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Woe unto Thebes

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Woe unto Thebes

The assault on Thebes plays out in three stages. First, defend the Cadmeia against repeated attacks. Then send a small force into the city to sabotage its defenses before Alexander’s army takes over. Finally, reunite with the garrison and capture four landmarks to secure the city.

Woe unto Thebes Chronicles scenario map
Woe unto Thebes Chronicles scenario map

Overview

The assault on Thebes plays out in three stages. First, defend the Cadmeia against repeated attacks. Then send a small force into the city to sabotage its defenses before Alexander’s army takes over. Finally, reunite with the garrison and capture four landmarks to secure the city.

Scenario briefing

The assault on Thebes plays out in three stages. First, defend the Cadmeia against repeated attacks. Then send a small force into the city to sabotage its defenses before Alexander’s army takes over. Finally, reunite with the garrison and capture four landmarks to secure the city The stated objectives are Hold the Cadmeia until Alexander arrives and keep at least one Macedonian Command Post standing.; Defeat the remaining Theban attackers.; Complete at least four sabotage tasks inside Thebes.; Rejoin Alexander on the Cadmeia and reclaim the Macedonian troops.; Capture four landmarks in Thebes.; Optional: protect villagers and avoid patrols while carrying out sabotage..

Mission and campaign context

The assault on Thebes plays out in three stages. First, defend the Cadmeia against repeated attacks. Then send a small force into the city to sabotage its defenses before Alexander’s army takes over. Finally, reunite with the garrison and capture four landmarks to secure the city. The assault on Thebes plays out in three stages. First, defend the Cadmeia against repeated attacks. Then send a small force into the city to sabotage its defenses before Alexander’s army takes over. Finally, reunite with the garrison and capture four landmarks to secure the city Objectives: Hold the Cadmeia until Alexander arrives and keep at least one Macedonian Command Post standing; Defeat the remaining Theban attackers; Complete at least four sabotage tasks inside Thebes; Rejoin Alexander on the Cadmeia and reclaim the Macedonian troops; Capture four landmarks in Thebes; Optional: protect villagers and avoid patrols while carrying out sabotage.

Mission overview

The assault on Thebes plays out in three stages. First, defend the Cadmeia against repeated attacks. Then send a small force into the city to sabotage its defenses before Alexander’s army takes over. Finally, reunite with the garrison and capture four landmarks to secure the city.

Objectives

  1. Hold the Cadmeia until Alexander arrives and keep at least one Macedonian Command Post standing.
  2. Defeat the remaining Theban attackers.
  3. Complete at least four sabotage tasks inside Thebes.
  4. Rejoin Alexander on the Cadmeia and reclaim the Macedonian troops.
  5. Capture four landmarks in Thebes.
  6. Optional: protect villagers and avoid patrols while carrying out sabotage.
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