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* InSpiteOfANail: Even if you assassinate Simeon of Monfort before he becomes aware of Edward's escape, the following event in which he rallies the nearby cities and the Welsh against Edward will still play.

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* InSpiteOfANail: Even if you assassinate Simeon of Monfort Simon de Montfort before he becomes aware of Edward's escape, the following event in which he rallies the nearby cities and the Welsh against Edward will still play.

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** "A Man of God" makes reference to the Kotyan Khan campaign as the main enemy is the Mamluk Sultanate who repelled the Mongol invasion in the Middle East. Baibars is also mentioned to be of Cuman origin.
** "Toom Tabard" is the point where the William Wallace campaign begins, with the death of King Alexander III and Edward Longshanks claiming the throne of Scotland. In addition, one of the bonus objectives is claiming the Stone of Scone from the yellow faction. This is to reference to the "Research and Technology" scenario, where the outro states that Edward Longshanks claimed the Stone of Scone.
** Hammer of the Scots reference how William Wallace led the Scottish to victory against the English until they '''lose''' the Battle of Falkirk and went into hiding.

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** "A Man of God" makes reference to the Kotyan Khan campaign campaign, as the main enemy is the Mamluk Sultanate who repelled the Mongol invasion in the Middle East. Baibars is also mentioned to be of Cuman origin.
** "Toom Tabard" is the point where the William Wallace campaign begins, with the death of King Alexander III and Edward Longshanks claiming the throne of Scotland. In addition, one of the bonus objectives is has Edward claiming the Stone of Scone from the yellow faction. This is to a reference to the "Research and Technology" scenario, where the outro states that Edward Longshanks claimed the Stone of Scone.
** Hammer of the Scots reference how William Wallace led the Scottish to victory against the English until they '''lose''' ''[[InSpiteOfANail lose]]'' the Battle of Falkirk and went into hiding.



* TheDogBitesBack: John Balliol spends the first part of his mission being submissive and apologetic, due to his role as Edward's de facto PuppetKing in Scotland. Once enough time has passed he'll unleash an horde of Scottish troops from beyond the river to attack the British.

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* TheDogBitesBack: John Balliol spends the first part of his mission being submissive and apologetic, due to his role as Edward's de facto PuppetKing in Scotland. Once enough time has passed he'll unleash an horde of Scottish troops from beyond the river to attack the British.English.



* EnemyMine: During the siege of Acri you can send a messanger to the Mongol Camp (and then a tribute) to have them attack the Mamluks from behind.

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* EnemyMine: During the siege of Acri you can send a messanger messenger to the Mongol Camp (and then a tribute) to have them attack the Mamluks from behind.



* HoldTheLine: The second mission has you keeping Acri and another city safe from the Mamluk's attacks, while the third scenario starts with a protection mission in which you must protect the builders of the three castles from Welsh attackers.
* KeystoneArmy: Averted in the first scenario: even if you assassinate Simeon of Monfort before he becomes aware of Edward's escape, the following event in which he rallies the nearby cities and the Welsh against Edward will still play.

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* HoldTheLine: HoldTheLine:
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The second mission has you keeping Acri and another city safe from the Mamluk's attacks, while the Mamluks' attacks.
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third scenario starts with a protection mission in which ProtectionMission where you must protect the builders of the three castles from Welsh attackers.
* KeystoneArmy: Averted in the first scenario: even InSpiteOfANail: Even if you assassinate Simeon of Monfort before he becomes aware of Edward's escape, the following event in which he rallies the nearby cities and the Welsh against Edward will still play.

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!! 1.
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!!!2. A Man of God

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!!!2.!! 2. A Man of God



!!!3. Of Castles and Kings

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!!!3.!! 3. Of Castles and Kings



!!!4. Toom Tabard

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!!!4.!! 4. Toom Tabard



!!!5. Hammer of the Scots

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!!!5.!! 5. Hammer of the Scots



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* CosmeticAward:
** "The English Justinian" for completing the campaign.
** There's also "Unchivalrous Pragmatist"[[note]]Defeat Simon the Younger's army before the baronial forces attack in "Vain Ambition"[[/note]], "Throne Thief"[[note]]Steal the Stone of Scone in "Toom Tabard"[[/note]] and "Malleus Scotorum"[[note]]Kill William Wallace before Robert the Bruce betrays you in "Hammer of the Scots"[[/note]].



* ShoutOut: The final scenario may remind people of ''Film/OutlawKing''.

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* ShoutOut: PerspectiveFlip: The final scenario may remind people tutorial campaign has William Wallace fighting Edward Longshanks. In this campaign, you play as Longshanks in his war with Scotland.
* TemptingFate: The framing device
of ''Film/OutlawKing''.the campaign is Edward's son musing on his father's actions and wondering if he can live up to them. Edward II would be deposed and forced to abdicate in favor of his nephew, and be generally remembered as a weak king.
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Quarrels had consumed England as some rebel lords captured Edward Longshanks, who was determined the reunify the country through ruthless resolve. As he solidified his control, went on Crusade and became king, he turned his attention to the rest of Britain, seeking to crush the Welsh lords and make a name for himself as Hammer of the Scots. The player is in control of Britons, the color being Red.

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Quarrels had consumed England as some rebel lords captured Edward Longshanks, who upon being freed was determined the reunify the country through ruthless resolve. As he solidified his control, went on Crusade and became king, he turned his attention to the rest of Britain, seeking to crush the Welsh lords and make a name for himself as Hammer of the Scots. The player is in control of Britons, the color being Red.

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A bitter hostage of rebel barons, Edward Longshanks vows to reclaim his birthright and lead a shattered England to unprecedented heights of prestige and fortitude. A shrewd commander and cunning politician, his merciless methods are effective yet amoral. Follow him as his thirst for power and glory takes him throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and even on Crusade!

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A bitter hostage of rebel barons, Edward Longshanks vows to reclaim his birthright and lead a shattered Quarrels had consumed England to unprecedented heights of prestige as some rebel lords captured Edward Longshanks, who was determined the reunify the country through ruthless resolve. As he solidified his control, went on Crusade and fortitude. A shrewd commander became king, he turned his attention to the rest of Britain, seeking to crush the Welsh lords and cunning politician, his merciless methods are effective yet amoral. Follow him as his thirst make a name for power and glory takes him throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and even on Crusade!

himself as Hammer of the Scots. The player is in control of Britons, the color being Red.
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* AdaptationalVillainy: Compared to the references with ''Outlaw King'', Robert the Bruce is more of a CardCarryingVillian, openly gloating on his assassination of Comyn in a church, much to the British' disgust.

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* AdaptationalVillainy: Compared to the references with ''Outlaw King'', Robert the Bruce is more of a CardCarryingVillian, CardCarryingVillain, openly gloating on his assassination of Comyn in a church, much to the British' disgust.disgust of the English.
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King Edward II, best known by his nickname "Edward Longshanks"

The player is in control of Britons, the color being red.

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King A bitter hostage of rebel barons, Edward II, best known by Longshanks vows to reclaim his nickname "Edward Longshanks"

birthright and lead a shattered England to unprecedented heights of prestige and fortitude. A shrewd commander and cunning politician, his merciless methods are effective yet amoral. Follow him as his thirst for power and glory takes him throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and even on Crusade!

The player is in control of Britons, the color being red.
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* AdaptationalVillainy: Compared to the references with ''Outlaw King'', Robert the Bruce is more of a CardCarryingVillian, openly gloating on his assassination of Comyn in a church, much to the British' disgust.


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* TheDogBitesBack: John Balliol spends the first part of his mission being submissive and apologetic, due to his role as Edward's de facto PuppetKing in Scotland. Once enough time has passed he'll unleash an horde of Scottish troops from beyond the river to attack the British.
* EarlyBirdCameo: The campaign features the "Normans" for the first time (as name-swapper Sicilians)
* EnemyMine: During the siege of Acri you can send a messanger to the Mongol Camp (and then a tribute) to have them attack the Mamluks from behind.
* GameplayAndStoryIntegration: You only get access to the unique technology "Warwolf" in the last scenario, as the final step to build the Warwolf and use it to tear down Stirling's castle.
* HoldTheLine: The second mission has you keeping Acri and another city safe from the Mamluk's attacks, while the third scenario starts with a protection mission in which you must protect the builders of the three castles from Welsh attackers.
* KeystoneArmy: Averted in the first scenario: even if you assassinate Simeon of Monfort before he becomes aware of Edward's escape, the following event in which he rallies the nearby cities and the Welsh against Edward will still play.
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** Hammer of the Scots reference how William Wallace led the Scottish to victory against the English until they '''lose''' the Battle of Falkirk and went into hiding.

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** Hammer of the Scots reference how William Wallace led the Scottish to victory against the English until they '''lose''' the Battle of Falkirk and went into hiding.hiding.
* OhCrap: The Welsh in the third scenario start out bold and defying... but will eventually fold in shock upon seeing Edward overpowering their armies.
* ShoutOut: The final scenario may remind people of ''Film/OutlawKing''.
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After the defeat of King Balliol, the Scottish turned to William Wallace until they were defeated at Falkirk. With his enemy in hiding, Longshanks and his commander Aymer de Valence began sieging Stirling Castle, alongside with a Scottish lord named Robert the Bruce. He orders a construction of a great trebuchet to deliver a message of death at the defenders of Stirling. Meanwhile, Wallace is not finished with the English...

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After the defeat of King Balliol, the Scottish turned to William Wallace for defending their realm until they were defeated at Falkirk. With his enemy in hiding, Longshanks and his commander Aymer de Valence began sieging Stirling Castle, alongside with a Scottish lord named Robert the Bruce. He orders a construction of a great trebuchet to deliver a message of death at the defenders of Stirling. Meanwhile, Wallace is not finished with the English...
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** One of the bonus objectives in "Toom Tabard" is claiming the Stone of Scone from the yellow faction. This is to reference the "Research and Technology" scenario, where the outro states that Edward Longshanks claimed the Stone of Scone.

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** One "Toom Tabard" is the point where the William Wallace campaign begins, with the death of King Alexander III and Edward Longshanks claiming the throne of Scotland. In addition, one of the bonus objectives in "Toom Tabard" is claiming the Stone of Scone from the yellow faction. This is to reference to the "Research and Technology" scenario, where the outro states that Edward Longshanks claimed the Stone of Scone.

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During the reign of King Henry III, his ruinous reign led to a rebellion under Baron Simon de Montfort. After the Battle of Lewes, Prince Edward II and his father were captured and jailed in Hereford until an unlikely ally freed him. Thus begins Edward Longshanks' reign as he dispel the rebellion that divides his kingdom.




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As his bloody suppression of the rebellion stained his honor among the nobility, Edward II lead a crusade to the Holy Land to regain his piety and respect. Under the siege by Sultan Baibars, Edward must defend the cities of Acre and Tripoli from the Mamluk Sultanate.


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** "A Man of God" makes reference to the Kotyan Khan campaign as the main enemy is the Mamluk Sultanate who repelled the Mongol invasion in the Middle East. Baibars is also mentioned to be of Cuman origin.
** One of the bonus objectives in "Toom Tabard" is claiming the Stone of Scone from the yellow faction. This is to reference the "Research and Technology" scenario, where the outro states that Edward Longshanks claimed the Stone of Scone.
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Since returning from the Crusades, Edward Longshanks becomes king when his father passes away. As King, his first decision is invading Wales, where he is to settle the score with an old enemy, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd. However, with the Welsh princes unifying against the English invaders and their arboreal terrain, Edward has a plan with nipping the terrain out of the bud.



With news of King Alexander III of Scotland passing without a male heir to the throne, Longshanks see this as an opportunity to rule Scotland.

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With news of King Alexander III of Scotland passing without a male heir to the throne, Longshanks see this as an opportunity to rule Scotland.
Scotland. He claim the title upon marrying Alexander's granddaughter, Margaret, until she suddenly passes away a year later, in which he instead installed John Balliol into the throne. However, the Scottish refused to be ruled by their English puppet, leaving Edward no choice but to claim Scotland by force.




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After the defeat of King Balliol, the Scottish turned to William Wallace until they were defeated at Falkirk. With his enemy in hiding, Longshanks and his commander Aymer de Valence began sieging Stirling Castle, alongside with a Scottish lord named Robert the Bruce. He orders a construction of a great trebuchet to deliver a message of death at the defenders of Stirling. Meanwhile, Wallace is not finished with the English...
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King Edward II, best known by his nickname "Edward Longshanks"

The player is in control of Britons, the color being red.

!!Scenarios
!!!1. Vain Ambition

!!!2. A Man of God

!!!3. Of Castles and Kings

!!!4. Toom Tabard
With news of King Alexander III of Scotland passing without a male heir to the throne, Longshanks see this as an opportunity to rule Scotland.

!!!5. Hammer of the Scots

!!This campaign contains examples of:
* CallBack: This campaign references previous campaigns in the game, especially the William Wallace campaign.
** Hammer of the Scots reference how William Wallace led the Scottish to victory against the English until they '''lose''' the Battle of Falkirk and went into hiding.

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