Cooperative missions

Chenghuang – The Town God

by homegrown

In almost every large and medium-sized city in China, one can find a Chenghuang Temple or Town God Temple. In the temple, sits a statue of the town god. Chenghuang is a god in Taoism, but monarchs of different faiths in history all put him in a very important position. It was believed that Chenghuang was empowered by the celestial ruler to exterminate evils in towns and cities and make citizens live a prosperous and happy life.

Cooperative mission
Up to 8 players
Players need to trade with each other to get goods to meet the housing goal and to trade animals. Humble Compounds are the middle level elite housing and you will need at least 3 of them. This is a medium length mission usually. It has fairly low starting funds so some care is needed not to overspend at the start, particularly at the harder difficulty levels, but plenty of money is available from trade with a little work.

Goals

Splendid Temple must be built
7 Menagerie Animal Types
60 People in Humble Compound

Cities

Chang-an    temperate
Chu    humid
Dunhuang    arid
Fu    humid
Guangzhou    temperate
Lanzhou    temperate
Lo-lang    temperate
Loulan    arid

Heiress of the Hexi Corridor

by Marvl

Grandfather’s plan to expand beyond Anxi was very successful and ours is now the most successful merchant family in the Hexi Corridor. Traders are quite willing to pay a bit extra for a reliable supply of goods, so long as we offer them a fair price and offer samples of our own goods. The traders also appreciate the availability of security forces that can be hired to protect their caravans. Last year the admittedly rather handsome Ambassador from Changzhou, in the Kingdom of Wu, asked for Song Li’s hand in marriage. Not only is Song Li willing, she is begging her father to approve the marriage. Also, the Han Empire has been falling apart, so in any case we needed to rethink our alliances with the Three Kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu. In a family conference last fall, our honorable Aunts and Uncles decided to extend the influence of the family beyond that envisioned by Grandfather. Song Li’s marriage has been approved, and other such alliances will be sought and encouraged.

Cooperative mission
Up to 8 players
This co-operative mission is mainly focussed on trade and making a profit. At least two Impressive Compounds are also needed for the housing goal. The needed trade routes open throughout the game, and also can close again so be prepared to buy and sell while you can, though after a while there should be plenty of opportunity to make your fortune. This is a slightly more challenging mission than most of those included as part of the patch and is probably suited most to players with some experience. It is normally also one of the longer missions.

Goals

Great Temple must be built
25 People in Impressive Compound or better
Produce 8 reams of paper in 1 year
Produce 8 bolts of silk in 1 year
Produce 8 racks of weapons in 1 year
Treasury of 30000

Cities

Bing    arid
Dunhuang    arid
Kucha    arid
Loulan    arid
Yanjing    arid
Chengdu    temperate
Luoyang    temperate
Pa    arid

Strength Against Oppression

by Windplume

It is the year 222 BCE. China has been united, and is being led by its first Emperor, Shi Huangdi. He has implemented a Legalist government reorganization plan, and has also begun to persecute those who follow Confucianism, especially it’s scholars. Books are being burned, scholars killed, and Confucianism severely injured. Therefore, Scholars and other Confucianists in several cities have begun a secret religious revolt. They are determined to strengthen their religion by building a strong city with a temple to Confucius, and enticing Confucian heroes to the city. Join them, and build a strong city, and thus make Confucianism a force that any Emperor will have to reckon with.

Cooperative mission
Up to 8 players
Players need to cooperate in this mission to build their Temples and their housing as not all goods are available in all cities. You will also need to build a minimum of 4 Impressive compounds and have a Hero in your city for at least 18 months. This mission is reasonably simple and yet fun and shouldn’t be too difficult for players of all levels to finish. It is normally a medium length mission.

Goals

Splendid Temple must be built
18 Months of Heroes
500 People in Elegant Dwelling or better
80 People in Impressive Compound or better

Cities

Chengdu    temperate
Guangzhou    temperate
Ji    temperate
Jinyang    temperate
Lanzhou    temperate
Luoyang    temperate
Qufu    temperate
Ying    humid