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The Imperial Seal

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The Imperial Seal

Sun Jian enters a divided Luoyang in search of the Imperial Seal. Capture districts to gain territory and resources while rival forces contest the city; the number required depends on the selected difficulty.

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Overview

Sun Jian enters a divided Luoyang in search of the Imperial Seal. Capture districts to gain territory and resources while rival forces contest the city; the number required depends on the selected difficulty.

Player approach

The Imperial Seal is a control-point scenario with no starting economy. Capture an outer district first to gain Villagers and recurring support, then contest Luoyang until you hold ten districts.

Step-by-step plan

Clear the guards around the southern Fortified Tower and reduce it to the capture threshold to claim the first district. Use the Villagers and resources Yuan Shao provides to establish a compact economy and recruit a mobile force. Capture nearby districts in a connected route, then protect the five-district position that sustains Yuan’s reinforcements while contesting the inner city. Count districts frequently and prioritize the least defended flags.

Risks and adjustments

A large army without an economy will be difficult to replace. District control can swing quickly, so leave units near vulnerable flags and do not send every force into the city center.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Imperial Seal district-control plan.

Mission overview

Sun Jian enters a divided Luoyang in search of the Imperial Seal. Capture districts to gain territory and resources while rival forces contest the city; the number required depends on the selected difficulty.

Objectives

  1. Capture the required number of districts in Luoyang; the target varies by difficulty.
  2. Keep control of at least one district.
  3. Optional: rescue nobles, defeat Dong Zhuo’s raiders, and secure additional support.
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Scenario · Sun Clan
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