👑 Barbarossa Campaign - Chapter 2: Henry the Lyon | Age of Empires II: Age of Kings

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A Test of Loyalty: The Polish Invasion and the Inevitable Betrayal

Welcome to the second chapter of the Barbarossa campaign, "Henry the Lion." Having established the Holy Roman Empire (HRE), Frederick Barbarossa now seeks to expand his influence eastward into the Kingdom of Poland (Blue). To aid him, he calls upon his most powerful and ambitious vassal, Henry the Lion (Yellow), Duke of Saxony and Bavaria.

This mission is a pivotal point in the campaign, forcing you to balance an offensive war against a foreign enemy with the looming threat of betrayal from within your own ranks.

⚔️ What You Will Witness in this Base-Building and Treachery Mission:
The scenario starts with you and your ally, Henry the Lion (Yellow), invading the territory of Poland (Blue). The primary challenge is establishing a stable economy under constant pressure, knowing that your ally's loyalty is highly conditional:

Objective 1: Initial Thrust: The mission begins with your Imperial Age army and a few support units. You must quickly eliminate the major Polish (Blue) threat on the central island and secure a defensible base of operations.

The Polish Resistance: Poland will attack with a mix of ground and naval units, as the map is dominated by a central river. You'll need to develop a navy of Cannon Galleons to counter their docks and fortify the river crossings.

The Treacherous Ally: The central theme is the betrayal of Henry the Lion. After a certain amount of time or when a specific trigger is hit (like the elimination of Polish forces), Henry will declare himself the true Emperor and turn against you.

The Key to Victory: The ultimate goal is to defeat both Henry the Lion and the Polish forces. Since Henry's troops are usually more modern and powerful, the strategic dilemma is deciding when and how to deal with his impending treachery. Many players choose to pre-emptively destroy Henry's economic buildings and military production before the betrayal is officially triggered.

🎯 Why You Need to Watch and Learn:
Handling the Betrayal: Learn the best strategies for dealing with Henry the Lion, whether it's an immediate, pre-emptive strike (while he's still friendly) or a focused defense the moment he turns hostile.

Naval & Land Balance: See how to manage a two-front war, building a formidable land army of Teutonic Knights and Cavalry to handle Henry, while simultaneously developing a strong navy to suppress the Polish attacks and clear the river.

Defensive Fortification: Discover the ideal placement for Castles and walls to protect your newly established base from both land and sea assaults, particularly the Polish war galleys.

This mission is a great lesson in political maneuvering and swift base-building under fire!

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