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{{quote|Nineveh, 612 BCE<br><br>Finally, Babylonia has been liberated from Assyrian oppression. Civil wars, rebellions and foreign invasions have brought the once-mighty empire to its knees. The Assyrians have fallen back behind the imposing walls of their capital at Nineveh while an army of Babylonians and Medes converge on the capital of Assyria. Destroy the Wonder in Nineveh to break the power of the Assyrian definitively.|In-game campaign description in the ''[[Age of Empires: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]]''}} |
{{quote|Nineveh, 612 BCE<br><br>Finally, Babylonia has been liberated from Assyrian oppression. Civil wars, rebellions and foreign invasions have brought the once-mighty empire to its knees. The Assyrians have fallen back behind the imposing walls of their capital at Nineveh while an army of Babylonians and Medes converge on the capital of Assyria. Destroy the Wonder in Nineveh to break the power of the Assyrian definitively.|In-game campaign description in the ''[[Age of Empires: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]]''}} |
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{{Infobox Scenario |
{{Infobox Scenario |
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| − | |Image=[[File:Nineveh.png|thumb]] |
+ | |Image = [[File:Nineveh.png|thumb]] |
| − | |Game=[[File:EmpiresIcon.png|16px]] ''[[Age of Empires]]'' |
+ | |Game = [[File:EmpiresIcon.png|16px]] ''[[Age of Empires]]'' |
| − | |Campaign=[[Voices of Babylon]] |
+ | |Campaign = [[Voices of Babylon]] |
| − | |Color=''' |
+ | |Color = '''{{color|blue|Blue}}''' |
| − | |Civilization=[[Egyptians (Age of Empires)|Egyptians]] |
+ | |Civilization = [[Egyptians (Age of Empires)|Egyptians]] |
| − | |No=8 |
+ | |No = 8 |
| − | |Previous=[[Lord of The Euphrates]] |
+ | |Previous = [[Lord of The Euphrates]] |
| − | |Next=N/A |
+ | |Next = N/A |
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'''The Conquest of Nineveh''' (named '''Nineveh''' in the original) is the eighth and last scenario of the [[Voices of Babylon]] campaign in ''[[Age of Empires]]''. The goal is to destroy the [[Wonder (Age of Empires)|Wonder]] that is being built by an enemy team. |
'''The Conquest of Nineveh''' (named '''Nineveh''' in the original) is the eighth and last scenario of the [[Voices of Babylon]] campaign in ''[[Age of Empires]]''. The goal is to destroy the [[Wonder (Age of Empires)|Wonder]] that is being built by an enemy team. |
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== Scenario instructions == |
== Scenario instructions == |
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<tabber>Definitive Edition= |
<tabber>Definitive Edition= |
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| ⚫ | {{quote|Nineveh, 612 BCE<br><br>Finally, Babylonia has been liberated from Assyrian oppression. Civil wars, rebellions and foreign invasions have brought the once-mighty empire to its knees. The Assyrians have fallen back behind the imposing walls of their capital at Nineveh while an army of Babylonians and Medes converge on the capital of Assyria. Destroy the Wonder in Nineveh to break the power of the Assyrian definitively.|In-game section}} |
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=== Starting conditions === |
=== Starting conditions === |
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*'''Starting Age:''' [[File:IronAgeIcon.jpg|22px]] [[Iron Age]] |
*'''Starting Age:''' [[File:IronAgeIcon.jpg|22px]] [[Iron Age]] |
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| − | *'''Starting resources:''' {{Resources|wood = |
+ | *'''Starting resources:''' {{Resources|wood = 2500|food=2000|gold = 2000|stone = 400}} |
*'''Population limit:''' 50 |
*'''Population limit:''' 50 |
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*'''Starting units:''' |
*'''Starting units:''' |
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*'''[[Gaia]] units:''' TBD |
*'''[[Gaia]] units:''' TBD |
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| − | === |
+ | === Objective === |
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| ⚫ | {{quote|Nineveh, 612 BCE<br><br>Finally, Babylonia has been liberated from Assyrian oppression. Civil wars, rebellions and foreign invasions have brought the once-mighty empire to its knees. The Assyrians have fallen back behind the imposing walls of their capital at Nineveh while an army of Babylonians and Medes converge on the capital of Assyria. Destroy the Wonder in Nineveh to break the power of the Assyrian definitively.}} |
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| − | === Hints |
+ | === Hints === |
| − | + | * You and your allies are in a disadvantageous position. It is vital to your success to quickly turn the odds and gain control over major resource deposits. |
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| − | + | * Catapults are your best chance of destroying enemy walls. Use these weapons wisely to gain control of the map. |
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| − | + | * The Medes are sending their best soldiers and ships to help tear down the walls of Nineveh. Your scouts report that they will arrive from the northeast. |
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|-|Original= |
|-|Original= |
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| + | === Description === |
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| ⚫ | {{quote|The [[Assyrians]] have been pushed back from Babylon and now the tide has turned. The Assyrians have fallen back behind the mighty walls of their capital at Nineveh. Destroy Nineveh's Wonder to break the power of the Assyrians forever. If necessary, destroy any Assyrian allies that stand in your way.}} |
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=== Starting conditions === |
=== Starting conditions === |
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*'''Starting Age:''' [[File:BronzeAgeIcon.jpg|22px]] [[Bronze Age]] |
*'''Starting Age:''' [[File:BronzeAgeIcon.jpg|22px]] [[Bronze Age]] |
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**3 {{1icons|Light Transport}}s |
**3 {{1icons|Light Transport}}s |
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| − | *'''[[Gaia]] units:''' |
+ | *'''[[Gaia]] units:'''None |
| − | === |
+ | === Objective === |
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| ⚫ | {{quote|The [[Assyrians]] have been pushed back from Babylon and now the tide has turned. The Assyrians have fallen back behind the mighty walls of their capital at Nineveh. Destroy Nineveh's Wonder to break the power of the Assyrians forever. If necessary, destroy any Assyrian allies that stand in your way.}} |
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| − | === |
+ | === Hints === |
| + | * Determine which enemy's forces are the weakest and destroy them quickly, for they control the resources you need to win this battle. |
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| + | * Catapults are essential to your success against the Assyrians. Use these weapons wisely to gain control for the Babylonian Empire. |
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<tabber>Definitive Edition= |
<tabber>Definitive Edition= |
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=== Player === |
=== Player === |
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+ | * '''{{color|blue|Player}}''' ([[Babylonians]]): The player starts with an advanced town with some villagers and a little fleet of War Galleys, in the south island. |
=== Enemies === |
=== Enemies === |
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+ | * '''{{color|red|Nineveh}}''' ([[Assyrians]]): (tbd) |
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+ | * '''{{color|gold|Nimrud}}''' ([[Assyrians]]): Nimrud has an advanced town fortified with walls and towers in the west side of the river. |
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+ | * '''{{color|brown|Assyrian Defenders}}''' ([[Assyrians]]): The Assyrian Defenders have an advanced town fortified with walls and towers in the west side of the river. |
|-|Original= |
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+ | === Player === |
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+ | * '''{{color|blue|Player}}''' ([[Egyptians (Age of Empires)|Egyptians]]): The player starts with an advanced war camp (without Town Center nor Villagers) and a little fleet of Scout Ships in the south island. |
=== Enemies === |
=== Enemies === |
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+ | * '''{{color|red|Ninevah}}''' ([[Greeks (Age of Empires)|Greeks]]): This player will build a Wonder that the player must destroy onset of the game, using a single Villager. They have a large fortified town to the north of the map, which is guarded by a huge army at all directions. |
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+ | * '''{{color|gold|Enemy}}''' ([[Babylonians]]): This player has a town with in the west side of the river. will aggressively attack the player throughout the game. |
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+ | * '''{{color|brown|Enemy}}''' ([[Assyrians]]): This player owns some Sentry Towers on the island to the southeast and northwest of the map. |
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+ | * '''{{color|orange|Enemy}}''' ([[Minoans]]): This player owns a few Catapults in an enclosure southeast of Nineveh near the port of the great city. |
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+ | * '''{{color|green|Enemy}}''' ([[Hittites]]): This player owns a couple of Sentry Towers and a couple of Catapults in an enclosure northwest of Nineveh |
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+ | * '''{{color|grey|Enemy}}''' ([[Phoenicians]]): has a couple of Villagers trapped in a forest in the west side of the river |
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Babylon (Blue, [[Egyptians (Age of Empires)|Egyptians]]) start off at the southern end of the map, with a sizable town, but no Villagers. Ninevah immediately starts building a Wonder. |
Babylon (Blue, [[Egyptians (Age of Empires)|Egyptians]]) start off at the southern end of the map, with a sizable town, but no Villagers. Ninevah immediately starts building a Wonder. |
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| − | There are six enemy teams on this map, but four of them are only represented by a handful of units or buildings, and represent no strategic threat. The other two are the red Ninevah ([[Greeks (Age of Empires)|Greeks]], and the yellow Enemy ([[Babylonians]]). |
+ | There are six enemy teams on this map, but four of them are only represented by a handful of units or buildings, and represent no strategic threat. The other two are the red Ninevah ([[Greeks (Age of Empires)|Greeks]]), and the yellow Enemy ([[Babylonians]]). |
You don't have any Villagers, so start training a few [[Priest (Age of Empires)|Priests]] to convert some, and some [[Hoplite (Age of Empires)|Hoplites]] and [[Stone Thrower]]s to protect them. As the units train, some enemy ships might get too close for comfort. If this happens, send your navy to deal with them, and train some new ships in case you lose any. |
You don't have any Villagers, so start training a few [[Priest (Age of Empires)|Priests]] to convert some, and some [[Hoplite (Age of Empires)|Hoplites]] and [[Stone Thrower]]s to protect them. As the units train, some enemy ships might get too close for comfort. If this happens, send your navy to deal with them, and train some new ships in case you lose any. |
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Ship units across to the red island - the south side is a good landing site. Destroy anything that represents a threat, apart from those soldiers you convert ([[Elephant Archer (Age of Empires)|Elephant Archers]] and [[Phalanx]]es are particular good conversion targets). Once you find the Wonder, destroy it to win the scenario. |
Ship units across to the red island - the south side is a good landing site. Destroy anything that represents a threat, apart from those soldiers you convert ([[Elephant Archer (Age of Empires)|Elephant Archers]] and [[Phalanx]]es are particular good conversion targets). Once you find the Wonder, destroy it to win the scenario. |
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| − | == |
+ | == History == |
<tabber>Definitive Edition= |
<tabber>Definitive Edition= |
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| + | === Historical notes === |
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| + | (tbd) |
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| + | === Historical outcome === |
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{{quote|Nineveh has been destroyed and the Assyrian Empire has been broken. A new era has arrived - one of Babylonian rule. The coalition congratulates you on a job well done.}} |
{{quote|Nineveh has been destroyed and the Assyrian Empire has been broken. A new era has arrived - one of Babylonian rule. The coalition congratulates you on a job well done.}} |
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|-|Original= |
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| + | === Historical notes === |
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| ⚫ | {{quote|The combined assault by resurgent Babylonia and the Medean newcomers from the east took Nineveh in 612 BC, ending Assyrian power forever. In a few decades, the mighty Assyrians went from capturing Babylon (648 BC) and Susa (639 BC) to ceasing to exist as an empire.<br><br>Babylonia entered its last period of glory. Nebuchadnezzar II was its most successful king, remembered best for capturing Jerusalem, capital of Judah, in 597 BC. Following the revolt of Jerusalem in 587-586 BC, many residents were carried off to Babylon and kept there for several generations. This was the Babylonian Captivity described in the Bible.<br><br>The Babylon of this period was perhaps the most impressive city in the world. The wealth of trade and empire was expended on monuments, ziggurats, and palaces. The giant walls and Ishtar Gate were described in detail by Herodotus and listed as a wonder of the world. The famous Hanging Gardens were built to resemble a verdant mountain and remind Nebuchadnezzar's wife of her homeland.<br><br>The final Babylonian Empire lasted until 539 BC. During that year, the people of Babylon surrendered their city to the great Persian king Cyrus. They had grown tired of incompetent rulers and were ready to accept the wise and powerful Persian king.}} |
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| + | {{quote|While Babylon revived under Chaldean rule in the late seventh century BC, the power of Assyria began to wane. Continual warfare had worn heavily on its population. The vassal states of its empire chaffed under oppressive and brutal rule from Nineveh. A new power, Medea, rose east of the Zagros Mountains. Harried from the outside by the Medeans and Babylonians, and weakening within, Assyria was tottering on the edge of ruin by the end of the century. The final shove was during the march toward Nineveh by 612 BC.|In-game section}} |
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| + | === Historical outcome === |
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| ⚫ | {{quote|The combined assault by resurgent Babylonia and the Medean newcomers from the east took Nineveh in 612 BC, ending Assyrian power forever. In a few decades, the mighty Assyrians went from capturing Babylon (648 BC) and Susa (639 BC) to ceasing to exist as an empire.<br><br>Babylonia entered its last period of glory. Nebuchadnezzar II was its most successful king, remembered best for capturing Jerusalem, capital of Judah, in 597 BC. Following the revolt of Jerusalem in 587-586 BC, many residents were carried off to Babylon and kept there for several generations. This was the Babylonian Captivity described in the Bible.<br><br>The Babylon of this period was perhaps the most impressive city in the world. The wealth of trade and empire was expended on monuments, ziggurats, and palaces. The giant walls and Ishtar Gate were described in detail by Herodotus and listed as a wonder of the world. The famous Hanging Gardens were built to resemble a verdant mountain and remind Nebuchadnezzar's wife of her homeland.<br><br>The final Babylonian Empire lasted until 539 BC. During that year, the people of Babylon surrendered their city to the great Persian king Cyrus. They had grown tired of incompetent rulers and were ready to accept the wise and powerful Persian king.|In-game section}} |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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| + | * Ninevah's lone Villager builds a single House at the start of the game, then proceeds to build the Wonder. That is why Ninevah does not start building the Wonder right away at game start. |
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| − | *It is possible to [[diplomacy|ally]] with the grey enemy by tributing them resources. They will even share a victory with the player. |
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| − | *In the original ''Age of Empires'', the player plays as the Egyptians despite representing Babylon. It is unclear whether it was an oversight or purposely done. |
+ | * In the original ''Age of Empires'', the player plays as the Egyptians despite representing Babylon. It is unclear whether it was an oversight or purposely done. |
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| + | == Gallery == |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | 9v1.jpg|Nineveh starts to build a Wonder almost at the start of the game. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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Revision as of 18:53, 7 October 2019
| “ | Nineveh, 612 BCE Finally, Babylonia has been liberated from Assyrian oppression. Civil wars, rebellions and foreign invasions have brought the once-mighty empire to its knees. The Assyrians have fallen back behind the imposing walls of their capital at Nineveh while an army of Babylonians and Medes converge on the capital of Assyria. Destroy the Wonder in Nineveh to break the power of the Assyrian definitively. | ” |
| —In-game campaign description in the Definitive Edition | ||
The Conquest of Nineveh (named Nineveh in the original) is the eighth and last scenario of the Voices of Babylon campaign in Age of Empires. The goal is to destroy the Wonder that is being built by an enemy team.
Scenario instructions
Description
| “ | Nineveh, 612 BCE Finally, Babylonia has been liberated from Assyrian oppression. Civil wars, rebellions and foreign invasions have brought the once-mighty empire to its knees. The Assyrians have fallen back behind the imposing walls of their capital at Nineveh while an army of Babylonians and Medes converge on the capital of Assyria. Destroy the Wonder in Nineveh to break the power of the Assyrian definitively. | ” |
| —In-game section | ||
Starting conditions
- Starting Age: File:IronAgeIcon.jpg Iron Age
- Starting resources: 2000 food, 2500 wood, 2000 gold, 400 stone
- Population limit: 50
- Starting units:
- Gaia units: TBD
Objective
- TBD
Hints
- You and your allies are in a disadvantageous position. It is vital to your success to quickly turn the odds and gain control over major resource deposits.
- Catapults are your best chance of destroying enemy walls. Use these weapons wisely to gain control of the map.
- The Medes are sending their best soldiers and ships to help tear down the walls of Nineveh. Your scouts report that they will arrive from the northeast.
Description
| “ | The Assyrians have been pushed back from Babylon and now the tide has turned. The Assyrians have fallen back behind the mighty walls of their capital at Nineveh. Destroy Nineveh's Wonder to break the power of the Assyrians forever. If necessary, destroy any Assyrian allies that stand in your way. | ” |
Starting conditions
- Starting Age: File:BronzeAgeIcon.jpg Bronze Age
- Starting resources: 2000 food, 2500 wood, 2000 gold, 400 stone
- Population limit: 50
- Starting units:
- Gaia units:None
Objective
- Destroy Nineveh's Wonder.
Hints
- Determine which enemy's forces are the weakest and destroy them quickly, for they control the resources you need to win this battle.
- Catapults are essential to your success against the Assyrians. Use these weapons wisely to gain control for the Babylonian Empire.
Players
Player
- Player (Babylonians): The player starts with an advanced town with some villagers and a little fleet of War Galleys, in the south island.
Enemies
Player
- Player (Egyptians): The player starts with an advanced war camp (without Town Center nor Villagers) and a little fleet of Scout Ships in the south island.
Enemies
- Ninevah (Greeks): This player will build a Wonder that the player must destroy onset of the game, using a single Villager. They have a large fortified town to the north of the map, which is guarded by a huge army at all directions.
- Enemy (Babylonians): This player has a town with in the west side of the river. will aggressively attack the player throughout the game.
- Enemy (Assyrians): This player owns some Sentry Towers on the island to the southeast and northwest of the map.
- Enemy (Minoans): This player owns a few Catapults in an enclosure southeast of Nineveh near the port of the great city.
- Enemy (Hittites): This player owns a couple of Sentry Towers and a couple of Catapults in an enclosure northwest of Nineveh
- Enemy (Phoenicians): has a couple of Villagers trapped in a forest in the west side of the river
Strategy
This guide is suited for playing the original Age of Empires version.
Babylon (Blue, Egyptians) start off at the southern end of the map, with a sizable town, but no Villagers. Ninevah immediately starts building a Wonder.
There are six enemy teams on this map, but four of them are only represented by a handful of units or buildings, and represent no strategic threat. The other two are the red Ninevah (Greeks), and the yellow Enemy (Babylonians).
You don't have any Villagers, so start training a few Priests to convert some, and some Hoplites and Stone Throwers to protect them. As the units train, some enemy ships might get too close for comfort. If this happens, send your navy to deal with them, and train some new ships in case you lose any.
Send your units to the yellow island. Destroy all towers with the Stone Throwers, and use the Hoplites against soldiers. Convert any Villagers you come across. Ship some of them back to your base, to build a Town Center and gather resources, and keep others to build military buildings on the yellow island.
Keep destroying troop-producing buildings and towers until you feel in control of the yellow island. Start gathering resources for your final assault.
Ship units across to the red island - the south side is a good landing site. Destroy anything that represents a threat, apart from those soldiers you convert (Elephant Archers and Phalanxes are particular good conversion targets). Once you find the Wonder, destroy it to win the scenario.
History
Historical notes
(tbd)
Historical outcome
| “ | Nineveh has been destroyed and the Assyrian Empire has been broken. A new era has arrived - one of Babylonian rule. The coalition congratulates you on a job well done. | ” |
Historical notes
| “ | While Babylon revived under Chaldean rule in the late seventh century BC, the power of Assyria began to wane. Continual warfare had worn heavily on its population. The vassal states of its empire chaffed under oppressive and brutal rule from Nineveh. A new power, Medea, rose east of the Zagros Mountains. Harried from the outside by the Medeans and Babylonians, and weakening within, Assyria was tottering on the edge of ruin by the end of the century. The final shove was during the march toward Nineveh by 612 BC. | ” |
| —In-game section | ||
Historical outcome
| “ | The combined assault by resurgent Babylonia and the Medean newcomers from the east took Nineveh in 612 BC, ending Assyrian power forever. In a few decades, the mighty Assyrians went from capturing Babylon (648 BC) and Susa (639 BC) to ceasing to exist as an empire. Babylonia entered its last period of glory. Nebuchadnezzar II was its most successful king, remembered best for capturing Jerusalem, capital of Judah, in 597 BC. Following the revolt of Jerusalem in 587-586 BC, many residents were carried off to Babylon and kept there for several generations. This was the Babylonian Captivity described in the Bible. The Babylon of this period was perhaps the most impressive city in the world. The wealth of trade and empire was expended on monuments, ziggurats, and palaces. The giant walls and Ishtar Gate were described in detail by Herodotus and listed as a wonder of the world. The famous Hanging Gardens were built to resemble a verdant mountain and remind Nebuchadnezzar's wife of her homeland. The final Babylonian Empire lasted until 539 BC. During that year, the people of Babylon surrendered their city to the great Persian king Cyrus. They had grown tired of incompetent rulers and were ready to accept the wise and powerful Persian king. | ” |
| —In-game section | ||
Trivia
- Ninevah's lone Villager builds a single House at the start of the game, then proceeds to build the Wonder. That is why Ninevah does not start building the Wonder right away at game start.
- In the original Age of Empires, the player plays as the Egyptians despite representing Babylon. It is unclear whether it was an oversight or purposely done.
Gallery
Nineveh starts to build a Wonder almost at the start of the game.
