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This article is about the character in Age of Empires III. For the character in Age of Empires II: The Forgotten, see Cuauhtemoc (Age of Empires II).
Cuauhtemoc

Cuauhtemoc's icon from The WarChiefs

Cuauhtemoc is the AI personality of the Aztecs in the Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs. He is voiced by Juan Monsalvez.

AI behavior

Cuauhtemoc is fond of attacking early, after advancing to the Colonial Age. His army initially comprises of Coyote Runners and Macehualtins. However, as the game progresses, he may add Jaguar Prowl Knights. It is unusual to see Arrow Knights in his army, though he can ransack enemy cities using massed infantry. Since Cuauhtemoc prefers to be aggressive early in the game, it usually takes some time for him to advance to the Industrial Age. From this point, he still prefers to attack with same amount of troops, albeit less frequently. If left alone for some time, he may eventually advance to the Imperial Age and attack with Legendary troops, typically Jaguar Prowl Knights. His base is well defended with War Huts and Nobles' Huts, which can be found across his town.

Quotes

As an ally

  • Beginning: "Cuauhtemoc does not want to hear your cries when the enemies attack with fury in their hearts."
  • Allied to player after defeated in last game - "How have you been since last we met? Since you've crushed Cuauhtemoc's people beneath your heel?"
  • When fighting Ottomans - "The Ottomans are strong... It must be their coffee."
  • When fighting Russians - "Cuauhtemoc has learned that the only thing worse than Russians are... MORE Russians..."
  • Player builds a Trading Post - "Bah! Why bother with trade posts?"
  • Player claims a Treasure - "Cuauhtemoc thinks you're out to get all the treasures. Yes! All the... treasures!"
  • Agree to a strategy: - "Of course". or "Cuauhtemoc shall". or "Yes." or "Cuauhtemoc agrees"
  • When asked to train cavalry - "You joke with Cuauhtemoc yes? the Aztecs ride no such beasts!"
  • When asked to build artillery - "Ar-til-ler-y? What is this 'Artillery' you speak of?"
  • Requesting food - "Food! Cuauhtemoc hungers!"
  • Requesting wood - "Cuauhtemoc needs wood to burn sacrifices - er... To build BUILDINGS and WEAPONS!"
  • Receives food - "This food shall nourish Cuauhtemoc's people. Cuauhtemoc thanks you."
  • Receives wood - "Ahh... Good. This wood will burn in the hearths of the Aztecs. The fire god will be pleased."
  • Receives coin - "Cuauhtemoc shall not waste this gift of coin."
  • Cuauhtemoc discovers enemy territory - "Cuauhtemoc can already hear the screaming."
  • Initiating attack: "Aztec thews will reduces the enemyโ€™s town to rubble. And its people to corpses โ€“ or captives!"
  • Declines resource request: "Cuauhtemoc people come first." or "Cuauhtemoc gives up nothing."
  • Declines to send military aid - "Cuauhtemoc cannot send aid. Cuauhtemoc has... religious matters to tend to." or "Ask again later, Cuauhtemoc may have soldiers for you then."
  • Offer player coin - "Take this gold. Do not waste it."
  • Offer player food - "Grain, fruit, and cocoa for Cuauhtemoc's friend."
  • Offers player wood - "What needs does Cuauhtemoc have of mere Wood? Take it." or  "Here is some wood. Cuauhtemoc builds in stone." or "Here is some wood. Carve Cuauhtemoc a mask with it! What? You use wood for buildings instead? What... a waste..."

As an enemy

  • Starting a new game after previous defeat - "Last time, Cuauhtemoc was distracted. This time, he will cut you and your pathetic little colony to ribbons!"
  • Starting a new game - "I'm Cuauhtemoc, lord of all Aztecs...and you are not Quetzalcoatl!" or "Kneel before Emperor Cuauhtemoc and he will let you choose the manner of your own death." or "I am Cuauhtemoc, Emperor of the Aztecs. Cuauhtemoc will enjoy placing your skull in the tzompantli."
  • Start a new game on the same map as previous game - "You must enjoy spilling your blood on this land. So does Cuauhtemoc."
  • Seeing a wall - "Cuauhtemoc sees a wall. You are properly frightened."
  • Player builds a Trading Post - "A trade post! now Cuauhtemoc knows where you are!"
  • Player builds a Trading Post (natives) - "In Cuauhtemoc's experience, such alliances can be deadly. Enjoy!"
  • Destroy player Trading Post (Trade route) - "None may trade without Cuauhtemocโ€™s say."
  • Player advances in Age - "What? Already you advance in age? This displeases Cuauhtemoc very much!"
  • Small force enters enemy territory - "Such few warriors will only make enough sacrifices to last a week or two. Send more!"
  • Large force attacks enemy territory - "Your army attacks Cuauhtemoc like a swarm of insects. Ow! Stinging insects!" or "You may flee...Cuauhtemoc is not without mercy. Who is Cuauhtemoc kidding?"
  • Major battle - "Blood! (laughing) More blood!" or "You may flee... Cuauhtemoc is not without mercy. (laugh) Who is Cuauhtemoc kidding?"
  • Town Center destroyed - "This town is destroyed. But Cuauhtemoc will find another lake. And another cactus. And another snake-eating eagle."
  • Defeat - "Before you cut down Cuauhtemoc's people, would you care to share a cup of chocolate?" or "No! Cuauhtemoc never surrenders! ...Unless you let him." or "Cuauhtemoc did not shed enough blood to ensure victory. It is the end of all things" or "Burn the bridges! Pour the treasure into the lake! The Aztecs are finished!" or "Come! End it!" or "The Aztecs are defeated. Will the sun ever rise again?"

Biography

Cuauhtemoc was the Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan from 1520 to 1521. He was a cousin of former emperor Montezuma II and married one of his daughters. Cuauhtemoc was eventually captured, tortured, and killed by the Spanish, led by Hernan Cortes.

History

โ€œCuauhtemoc was Moctezumaโ€™s nephew and son-in-law, and is known as the final emperor of the Aztec. His name can be translated as โ€œdescending eagle.โ€ Born in about 1500, Cuauhtemoc became emperor around the age of twenty-five after the deaths of Moctezuma and his successor, Cuitlahuac. At the time of his ascension to power, Cuauhtemoc was already well known as a great warrior and leader.

His reign lasted but a few months. After being driven from the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, the Spanish under Cortez regrouped in the city of Tlaxcala, bolstering their forces with indigenous warriors who had long awaited their chance to strike back at the Aztec. The final siege of Tenochtitlan - where Aztec resolve struggled against Spanish gunpowder and steel - lasted barely three months. Cuauhtemoc was forced to surrender to Cortez and the Aztec empire was finished.

But the story of Cuauhtemoc doesnโ€™t end with disgrace. Cortezโ€™s royal treasurer, Aldrete, had Cuauhtemoc tortured with fire in an effort to get him to reveal the Aztec secret storerooms of gold. But even with his feet in the flames, Cuauhtemoc steadfastly maintained none existed. Realizing the fruitlessness of this, Cortez took Cuauhtemoc into his own custody afterwards, but had him executed during an expedition into modern-day Honduras in 1525. Today Cuauhtemoc is revered throughout modern Mexico as a brave and honorable warrior who maintained his integrity to the very end.

In Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs, Cuauhtemoc is a fierce warrior willing to take practically any measure to ensure victory. Heโ€™s confident, proud, and able to make good on any threat.
โ€
—In-game history section

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