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This article focuses only on the co-op scenario in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, based on A Dangerous Mission, the second scenario of the Suryavarman I campaign in Age of Empires II HD: Rise of the Rajas. It is about the attempt by Khmer envoys to deliver the Grand Chariot safely. This is the only scenario in this campaign where the players are unable to construct any buildings.

Scenario instructions[]

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Starting conditions[]

Objectives[]

Main Objectives
  • Each player (Cyan and Green) must recruit one of the four companies of soldiers camped nearby by sending a unit to them. Each company costs 100 gold.
  • The Envoy must reach the Andaman port in the west.
  • The Grand Chariot (Trade Cart) laden with gifts must reach the Andaman port in the west.
Secondary Objectives
  • Scout the map in search of any potential assistance on your way west to the Andaman port. Beware of enemy forces attempting to waylay your convoy.

Hints[]

  1. You may both select any two of the four companies of soldiers to join you on your journey. Each comes with a unique set of strengths and weaknesses.
  2. Use the line of sight of your Envoy to spot enemy troops before they know of your presence.
  3. Explore the map! There are many paths to victory and various secrets to discover. The most obvious route is not necessarily the most prudent.
  4. Demolition Ships are deadly to groups of units crossing shallows.
  5. On Standard difficulty, you will each be given a Monk to accompany your forces. On Moderate and Hard, you will have to make do without them.

Scouts[]

  • Suryavarman's diplomatic convoy (Cyan and Green) begins its journey on the western fringe of the Khmer Empire (Yellow). Beyond lies a forbidding combination of dense jungle, treacherous mountain ranges, and meandering waterways.
  • In the far west lies the convoy's destination, a small port (Green) on the Andaman Sea. From here a ship can be chartered to bring the convoy to the Chola lands in southern India.
  • Knifing through the middle of the map is the fabled Chao Phraya River. Although finding a means of safely crossing it can be difficult at this time of year, the ports (Grey) operating along its eastern bank may be of assistance.
  • Scattered around the map are countless bands of hostile troops. Whether they are simple brigands or servants of enemy powers, they would be all too glad to get their hands on the treasure destined for the court of Rajendra Chola.

Players[]

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Player[]

Allies[]

  • Khmer Empire (Khmer AoE2 Khmer): Located to the far east. Their army consist of Light Cavalry, Cavalry Archers, Pikemen, Long Swordsmen, Karambit Warriors, Rattan Archers, Elite Skirmishers, Elephant Archer, one War Elephant, Ballista Elephants, Battle Elephants, and Arambai. They have four smaller camps inside their base. If the player selects two of those camps' leaders, the army inside those camps will join the player.
  • Local Inhabitants (Khmer AoE2 Khmer): Located at to the middle and southeast. Their army consists of Spearmen, Men-at-Arms, and Light Cavalry. Once the player reaches their middle base, they will give their Light Cavalry to the player. There are also Gaia Transport Ships, Heavy Demolition Ships, and one Fast Fire Ship available for player to capture at their southeast base.
  • Andaman Port (Burmese AoE2 Burmese): Located in the west. Once the Grand Chariot reaches their base, the scenario ends and the player is declared victorious.

Enemy[]

  • Hostile Locals (Khmer AoE2 Khmer): Various soldiers scattered all over the map. Their army consists of Pikemen, Long Swordsmen, Light Cavalry, Scorpions, Battle Elephants, Ballista Elephants, Rattan Archers, Imperial Skirmishers, Karambit Warriors, Crossbowmen, Cavalry Archers, Knights, and Arambai. They are generally passive, but will attack the player when the player's units are within their Line of Sight.

Strategy[]

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