Crusade in Prussia is the first scenario of German Campaign in Empire Earth II . The scenario follows the history of the Teutonic Order's invasion of Prussia.
Description[]
"The Teutonic Order was founded in the late 12th century in Palestine, during the Third Crusade. In the early 13th century, the Order was recalled to Europe. The Holy Roman Emperor dispatched the knights to convert the heathen 'Eastern Babarians' which would also conveniently allow him to absorb the lands of Poland into the Empire. The Order brought law, order and Christianity to the region.
This task was easier said than done, as the Prussians organized themselves to resist the invaders.
The Livonian Knights could prove to be useful allies, if you can convince them to join you. You must lead the Teutonic Order in the subjugation of the region."
Around 1220, Conrad of Masovia invaded and conquered some Prussian territories. When the Prussians attempted to re-take their land, Conrad called on Pope Innocent III and the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II for a crusade. The Pope dispatched the Teutonic Knights, a crusading order that reported directly to the Papacy. Conrad had plans to have these knights conquer Prussia for him, but they inevitably eclipsed his power.
The Emperor promised the people of Prussia protection and equal rights as his other subjects, providing they converted to Christianity. He also drafted them a document declaring them free of any allegiance to other princes or kings. The charter was essentially used to claim Prussian territory in the name of the Emperor. In 1226, Herman von Salza, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, received the charter from the Emperor. The Emperor gave the knights a region of Prussian land, and authorized them to occupy Prussia and enforce his laws. Von Salza assigned Hermann Balk as the provincial master of the Teutonic Knights in Prussia, and charged him with this task.
- Take advantage of the Teutonic Crusaders' power of conversion.
- Make sure the Teutonic Order has a sizable force before attacking the Barbarians.
- Capturing other territories will increase the Teutonic Orders' population limit.
- Three Rotation Field Technology will help you gather resources quicker.
Primary Objectives[]
- Destroy the heathen Temple at Thorn
- Build a Commandery at Thorn - Build a City Center , Fortress , Barracks , and a Temple in Thorn. Immigrants will arriving to use for construct the base.
- Locate the Barbarian Stronghold.
- Defeat the Ceribasi (Barbarian)'s leader
Secondary Objectives[]
- Convert 5 Livonian Knights - Convert 5 Livonian Knights in order to force their allegiance.
- Acquire another territory
Loss Conditions[]
- Hermann Balk is killed.
Walkthrough[]
You will start with Hermann Balk as a hero, 20 Teutonic Crusaders and a Scout. Use the scout to explore first, he probably will meet Prussian's troops and can be easily killed. Bring the other units to destroy the temple at Thorn shows at the map. There's only a few army guarding this area which can be defeated by your Knights at once.
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