Coup

Coup is the sixth scenario of Yamato Empire of the Rising Sun campaign in Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, replacing Oppression.

Scenario instructions
Asuka, 645 CE

''The Soga must be stopped! Since the days of Prince Shötoku, the clan has had its thumb on the Imperial family, but now, they have gone too far. They plan to depose your mother, the Empress, and put a more compliant puppet on the imperial throne. Prince Naka no Öe, you must defeat the Soga and finally drive them from power, but exercise caution. They control the imperial capital, and you are not yet in a strong position to confornt them. You may need to hide your intentions by offering the Soga gifts of peace until you are powerful enough to defeat them.''

Objectives Edit

 * TBD

Hints
1. Tribute is not the only answer, but it might be the best until you have built up your strength.

2. Do not forget that trade brings gold. The Fujiwaraseek a trading partner.

3. It may be necessary to relocate. Your Fujiwara allies are kind to their guests.