Ivan the Terrible

Ivan IV Vasilyevich or Ivan the Terrible (1530-1584) is the AI personality of the Russians in Age of Empires III. He was Grand Prince of Moscow from 1533 to 1584 and is voiced by Fred Tatasciore.

Personality
Ivan is supposed to be in his later years. He often makes sinister comments and will frequently threaten the player. The Tsar favors his special infantry units like the Strelet and cavalry units like the Cossack. Ivan builds most of his blockhouses early in the game for a ready defense against invaders, as well as a way to mass-produce infantry.

Ivan as an ally
Receives coin - "I know just how to spend this!"

Agrees on attacking - "Of course!"

Ivan as an enemy
Beginning of game - "It will be a pleasure to crush you beneath my boot heel!"

Player claims a treasure - "Pick up nougats [treasures] while you can! When my forces march into your town, it will be too late."

Ivan claims a food-related treasure - "This food is being used immediately to train soldiers, to attack your puny base."

Ivan collects a warrior-related treasure - "Free soldiers! The best kind!"

Player advances in age - "Your advanced technology will be a bittersweet memory when my cossacks burn your town!" "Speedy advancement in age means you have neglected military production. You will soon learn how wrong your priorities are!" "While you advance in age, I sharpen my sword. A blade to the heart kills even the most advanced soldier type!"

Large force enters enemy territory - "What? No! How can you be here, no!" "Your army, so large. I'll bet you've left your colony undefended back home!"

Town center destroyed - "My town! No!"

Defeat - "My armies... crushed! My town, a burning ruin! It is hopeless! I must offer my surrender."