The Hot Gates

Mission and campaign context

The defense unfolds in two linked fronts: first protect the fleet and block Persian transports at Artemisium, then lead Leonidas’ force at Thermopylae. Units and resources are limited, so hold the chokepoints, recover forward Outposts for combat bonuses, and preserve enough soldiers to withstand the final assault. The defense unfolds in two linked fronts: first protect the fleet and block Persian transports at Artemisium, then lead Leonidas’ force at Thermopylae. Units and resources are limited, so hold the chokepoints, recover forward Outposts for combat bonuses, and preserve enough soldiers to withstand the final assault Objectives: Keep at least one naval building alive and stop five Persian Transport Ships from passing the Strait of Artemisium; Survive Artemisia’s naval assault; At Thermopylae, hold the pass with at least 10 units alive; Optional: capture the marked Outposts and use the command tent to gain defensive bonuses.