100.The Final Chapter_b - WDS Crusades Book II
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Date: April 12th, 1204 - Size: Large - Location: North part of Constantinople
Crusade: The Fourth Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - This scenario takes place three days after the Crusader's first attempt to take Constantinople during the reign of Alexios V. Due to high winds that forced a Crusader withdrawal, the attack is set to begin. This time, Alexios V has chosen to assemble most of the defenders outside the city walls. The Emperor has made camp using the same location as had the Crusaders the previous July. The majority making up this force are Varangian guards. These are the elite troops of the Emperor and tasked to protect him. However, though brave and able, they have not been paid for many months and have decided to not risk their lives for non-payment of their promised wages and bonuses. You will see them withdraw from the map as the appointed time.
Therefore, it will be without these men, the core of the Imperial army, that Alexios V must defend Constantinople. As commander of the Crusader army, it is time to put this long chapter to rest. If Constantinople will not be a Crusader friend and ally in the task of retaking Jerusalem, then the Empire must fall and be Latinized. This means that the Pope in Rome will take over a its spiritual leadership of the empire and that one of the Latin Crusader leaders will become its new emperor. Any who resists will be put to the sword.
Ships are symbolically represented and cannot maneuver.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusader against the Anti-Crusader AI or played Head-to-Head.
Suggested reading: Nicolle, David, The Fourth Crusade 1202-04. Osprey Campaign Series. Vol. 237. Also, J. Phillip "The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople".
Crusade: The Fourth Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - This scenario takes place three days after the Crusader's first attempt to take Constantinople during the reign of Alexios V. Due to high winds that forced a Crusader withdrawal, the attack is set to begin. This time, Alexios V has chosen to assemble most of the defenders outside the city walls. The Emperor has made camp using the same location as had the Crusaders the previous July. The majority making up this force are Varangian guards. These are the elite troops of the Emperor and tasked to protect him. However, though brave and able, they have not been paid for many months and have decided to not risk their lives for non-payment of their promised wages and bonuses. You will see them withdraw from the map as the appointed time.
Therefore, it will be without these men, the core of the Imperial army, that Alexios V must defend Constantinople. As commander of the Crusader army, it is time to put this long chapter to rest. If Constantinople will not be a Crusader friend and ally in the task of retaking Jerusalem, then the Empire must fall and be Latinized. This means that the Pope in Rome will take over a its spiritual leadership of the empire and that one of the Latin Crusader leaders will become its new emperor. Any who resists will be put to the sword.
Ships are symbolically represented and cannot maneuver.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusader against the Anti-Crusader AI or played Head-to-Head.
Suggested reading: Nicolle, David, The Fourth Crusade 1202-04. Osprey Campaign Series. Vol. 237. Also, J. Phillip "The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople".
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