CAMPAIGN · LORDS OF THE WEST
Wonder of the World
Roger II must unite and defend his Sicilian kingdom against a web of rival powers. Win by completing a defended Wonder or by defeating or allying with every faction; diplomacy, exploration, and captured enemy technologies open different ways to manage the large map.
Overview
Roger II must unite and defend his Sicilian kingdom against a web of rival powers. Win by completing a defended Wonder or by defeating or allying with every faction; diplomacy, exploration, and captured enemy technologies open different ways to manage the large map.
Player approach
Wonder of the World begins with exposed bases, but Sicily offers a defensible core for a timed Wonder strategy. Secure the Relic and strait first, then use the island economy to sustain a compact defense.
Step-by-step plan
Withdraw the Calabria force toward Sicily after collecting the nearby Relic, avoiding a prolonged defense of the exposed mainland base. Use the island’s limited resources to establish a Castle and protect the eastern shore from ships, then place defenses that cover both sides of the strait. Send the starting Knights along the Italian coast to secure the southern Relic before enemy Monks collect it. Expand the economy and siege production as the timer permits, and preserve Siege Onagers or other available answers for enemy Rams and Teutonic Knights.
Risks and adjustments
Sicily is defensible but its resources are limited, so an overly large static garrison can leave too little for the Wonder and its protection. Enemy ships may approach from the east, and siege eventually changes the balance; continue scouting and reinforce the shore before the first major landing.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open Wonder of the World island-defense plan.
Mission overview
Roger II must unite and defend his Sicilian kingdom against a web of rival powers. Win by completing a defended Wonder or by defeating or allying with every faction; diplomacy, exploration, and captured enemy technologies open different ways to manage the large map.
Objectives
- Choose a victory route: build and defend a Wonder, or defeat or ally with every faction.
- Optional: defeat enemy factions to gain their unique technologies.
- Optional: pay the Byzantines successive tributes of 500, 1,000, and 1,500 gold to preserve the alliance.
- Optional: explore 80% of the map.
- Choose whether to destroy the Saracen Docks or pay the pirates tribute.
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- Scenario · The Hautevilles
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