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"My
dear General, as you know, we have recently established
a foothold in the desert in Sharuhen. This place is
one of the two keys to our victory over the Hittite
invaders because it is a source of valuable copper.
I have been informed that there is also some gold to
be found in old abandoned mines. I was warned, however,
that these old mines are in bad shape and should they
collapse, we will not be able to rebuild them.
Build
a strong army, and defend Sharuhen at all costs
and supply the Egyptian army with copper and weapons.
Only if you can hold the city and copper mines long
enough, will we then have a chance against the cursed
Hittites and their steady attacks on the Egyptian nation.
Should you fail in this critical task, our army will
be weakened and we will hardly be able to defend our
own cities. You must not fail!
The other key to our victory is Gaza, which can
supply enough high quality wood for chariots in the
area where it is most needed - near the Hittite borders.
I will ask you to send some troops to aid us when we
are ready to attack that important city. I know you
will need those soldiers to defend Sharuhen, but this
is a matter of utmost importance. Once Gaza is captured,
we can start to amass a large army and then drive the
Hittites out of Egypt once and for all time. And now,
go - and may Seth bless you."
These
words were still ringing in your ears as your began
your way home from the audience at the Pharaoh palace
to prepare for your journey. Suddenly, a strange looking
cloaked figure stepped into your path, and said "I
know your are going to Sharuhen, and I have an important
message for you." Thinking he is a secret messenger
from one of Pharaoh's viziers (who else could know of
this mission?), you stopped and waited for him to deliver
the message.
"Gaza
is our town. Do not help to attack Gaza! Pharaoh
will not conquer it without your troops. His attack
will weaken the Hittite garrison, and we will be
able to take it back into our own hands. If you
will keep out of the fight, we will sell you chariots
to fight the Hittites in Sharuhen. If you won't,
you will pay dearly .. our revenge will strike you..
Don't say I didn't warn you!"
Before
you can recover from these astonishing words, the mysterious
stranger disappeared in the dark narrow street.
Well,
what now? What shall you do General? Will you help
Pharaoh conquer Gaza to secure the needed wood for the
Egyptian nation? Or will you keep in the background,
defend your own city and pay for it with Pharaoh's displeasure
and the high price of chariots. The choice is yours
.. choose wisely!
I wish you good luck!
Hints:
- Message
announcing "Granite price increase by 1 Db"
is reminder for required December save and is not
part of game play.
- Some
goods are more expensive than in standard missions.
Check prices very carefully!
- recruiter
and gold mines are disabled and can't be rebuilt if
you lose those already present.
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