CAMPAIGN · RISE OF THE RAJAS

The Mountain Siege

Le Loi and Le Lai hold a mountain stronghold while the Ming press in from several directions. Clear a safe passage east and protect the retreating rebels; keeping Le Loi with the evacuation force is essential to completing the escape.

Overview

Player approach

The Mountain Siege combines an immediate assault on a Vietnamese fortress with an economy that must expand beyond its cramped starting base. Le Loi must eventually reach the far corner, so he cannot remain sheltered in the Castle throughout the mission.

Step-by-step plan

Regroup the scattered starting army as the fortress receives the first Ming attack, then clear a safe route south toward berries and gold. Build Villager production and secure eastern resource sites with military escorts; add Town Centers where the base has too little farming room. Divide the force into a fortress garrison and an eastern field group, reinforcing both with mobile units, Monks, and defensive towers. Keep Le Loi with the expedition that can later escort him to the corner objective.

Risks and adjustments

A single army cannot defend every approach while clearing the map. Avoid sending unprotected Villagers east, and do not let the fortress reserve chase attackers away from its walls. Keep a mobile group available to reinforce whichever front is under pressure.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Mountain Siege layered-defense plan.

Mission overview

Objectives

Hold the mountain fortress against repeated Ming attacks.
Secure a route through the eastern passage and evacuate at least 40 Vietnamese rebels.
Bring Le Loi to the eastern escape point.
Optional: destroy Ming siege and production forces to reduce the pressure on the fortress.

Focus: Scenario · Le Loi
Signature / category: Story & scenarios
Release / context: Rise of the Rajas
Region: Rise of the Rajas
Classification: Scenarios