Fires of Calcutta

Fires of Calcutta is the second scenario of Act III: India in ''Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties. ''It leaves off from Mission 1:Into The Punjab and shows the ever increasing violence and bloodshed from the revolting Indians. The features waves of constant attacks by small groups of Arsonists, Chakrams, Tiger Claws, and other rebelling Indians. The main objectives of the mission are to fight off the small bands of  Indian rebels,  and destroy the 8 Barracks in the map.

The Level
Players start out in Calcutta with Nanib and Edwardson as well as a small band of Sepoy, Urumi, and Sowar. Enemy units will quickly start attacking your forces shortly after and the player's starting army will considerably shrink from fighting the many units. The players main focus should be on reaching East towards the center of the map where a village lies without dying.

Once the players forces reaches the village Town Center, they will automatically be granted control of the colony as well as the villagers. Due to the lack of villagers and resources, building a market may be helpful in distributing and receiving wood, coin, and food. A deck will avalaible and 6 free homecity cards will be generously gifted. A Caravanserai will also be provided,

Once the player starts massing an army, small bands of Arsonists and Chakrams will continue raiding the village and will put players on constant alert. Due to the majority of the enemy units in the mission being light infantry and infantry based, Building a army of Sowar and anti infantry units will be crucial for the victory of the game.

When the player's army becomes large enough, they can start to advance in enemy soil taking out the Barracks which train the units. Trading Route are near each enemy settlement and once the player takes out each base, they can build the trading posts although it is not necessary. Once the 8 Barracks are destroyed and the last remaining rebel troops are killed, the player will finally complete the mission.