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{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_ENGLAND_DESCR}In the year 2500 the human race was conquered by a more advanced alien race. Every human being was either killed or rounded up onto a massive space ship to be used as slaves. Along the way to the aliens' homeworld, one man by the name of Mike Slate succeded in hijacking the slave ship using a box cutter he managed to sneak aboard. The slave ship was forced to land on an earthlike planet and all humans were released. As they exited the ship, they soon realized that they were not alone. Several other humanoid alien races were also enslaved aboard the ship. The year is now 3000 and the human race is in a struggle for the right to exist.
\n\nOver the past 500 years, the Human race has formed quite an empire.  The old religions of the earth are almost gone.  Most humans have accepted Mike Slate as their new messiah.  The empire has embraced this new faith and declared that "Mike Slate is God!"  Those who refuse to accept the word of Mike Slate live as rebels and traitors.  The human race has a long history of bloody conflict on Earth.  They have been continuing this tradition on the new planet.  Mike Slate himself claimed that the Goblins were "evil" and must be "exterminated".
\n\nWhile most of the humans settled just north of the inland sea and formed the colony of "New Earth", many people travelled south in search of a better place to settle.  Mike Slate sent his friend Eric Sumerauer to follow them and report back as to where they settled.  Eric was ambushed along the way by an army of Gammoreans and his guards fled home.  Upon their return Mike slate learned of the lost contact and declared "Damn you Sumerauer!"  The "lost legion" settled on an island off the Southern Continent.  Being mostly from the country of China on Earth, they named their new home "Land of the Setting Sun".
\n\nAfter 500 years, the southern colony was found and successfully converted to the new "Church of Mike Slate".  This new, unified Human Empire is nearly double the population it was before this annexation.  The emperor soon learned of the treachary of the Gammoreans who killed many humans as they crossed the desert.  Now they will pay for their crimes against humanity.
\n\nLead the empire and crush the rebellion.  Destroy your enemies and claim this new world in the name of Mike Slate!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_ENGLAND_TITLE}Human Empire

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_FRANCE_DESCR}Hailing from a planet where everything is blue, the Ceroleans are commonly known as "Smurfs" by their human neighbors.  They settled in the west on a subcontinent connected to the mainland by an isthmus.  Here they have domesticated the local multicolored unicorns.  They are known for their cavalry riding these unicorns of a different color.
\n\nOn this new planet, rebellious smurfs have interbred with the aliens from the Kingdom of Gall.  The Gall aliens happen to be from the same planet, but from a different continent.  The two races had never met until coming to this new world.  This hybridization has created a turquoise race known as the "Cyanne".  Rejected by both kingdoms, these "Cyanne" have formed their own rebel tribe.  Without access to metal, they have resorted to using stone weapons and tools.
\n\nIsolated on their subcontinent, the Ceroleans must crush the Cyanne rebels and reclaim their lands.  Will they spread their kingdom into the mainland, or will they colonize the volcanic continent to their south?  Lead the smurfs to victory and spread the blue race across the globe!      
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_FRANCE_TITLE}Blueskin Smurfs.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_DENMARK_DESCR}The Goblins were once know as peaceful farmers of the north.  Unfortunately, they were also known to raid human settlements on occasion.  Everything changed when Mike Slate, first leader of the humans witnessed this devastation.  He mistook their appearance, with red skin and pointy horns, for the devils of Christian folklore on Earth.  Mike declared that the devil himself must have made it to the new planet.  He preached to his people that these "armies of Satan" must be destroyed before the whole planet is damned!
\n\nWhat followed can only be described as a campaign of extermination carried out by the armies of the Human Empire.  Humans are known for having done things like this to one another on Earth.  Now the poor goblins are the victims.  This persecution continued until they were driven to the brink of extinction, pushed up into the arctic.  Only when they allied with other species, the Shamblers and Diablos, did the humans relent.
\n\nThe Dark Lord will never forget what happened to his people 485 years ago.  Lead the goblins to victory and march on "New Earth" before the human race destroys everything.
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_DENMARK_TITLE}Red Goblins.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_PORTUGAL_DESCR}These indigenous aliens resemble the abominable snowman.  When the newcomers arrived 500 years ago, their species lived across the entire northern and southern continents.  Since then they have become divided into two kingdoms, Yetia and Abominia.  The Yetians were pushed into the jungles of the southern continent.  The Abominians were likewise pushed up into the arctic regions of the Northern Continent.  Yetians have brown fur while their arctic relatives have white fur.  In the far north, they have successfully domesticated the wooly gigans.  They are also joined by their larger, horned relatives, the Wampas.  While the surrounding kingdoms utilize metal weapons and armor, the indigenous aliens just didn't get it.  They still fight with the same stone implements they always have.
\n\nThis faction was discovered early on by the mighty Scorp.  These "Predators" have influenced their culture significantly.  They build pyramids in their cities and perform sacrificial killings.  They may be called upon to defend their faith and go on a sacrificial war.  The Scorp gave them their traditional metal facemasks, which are only worn by the nobility.
\n\nLead the northern tribe of Abominable Snowmen to victory and take back your planet!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_PORTUGAL_TITLE}Abominable Snowmen


{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_MILAN_DESCR}The Kingdom of Sauria lies on the west coast of the Southern Continent.  These reptilian beings are from a tropical planet.  They found their new home oddly familiar and soon domesticated several species of wildlife in the jungles.  Fleet footed bipedal dinosaurs carry their cavalry.  Larger herbivores carry their heavy lancers.  The huge, long necked dinans serve as platforms for archers and javelin throwers.  
\n\nWho will rule in this new land of dinosaurs.  Lead the Kingdom of Sauria to victory and establish dinosaur domination!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_MILAN_TITLE}Green reptilians.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_HRE_DESCR}The Atraco are from a hot, volcanic planet.  They have made their new home on the huge volcanic island in the southwest.  Isolated from most other kingdoms, they never developed metal weapons or armor.  Instead, razor sharp obsidian was used because of its abundance on the island.  They are not alone on this island, as they fight for control against the neighboring Cipactli.  A very similar species, they Cipactli are green while the Atraco are black.  
\n\nThis faction was discovered early on by the mighty Scorp.  These "Predators" have influenced their culture significantly.  They build pyramids in their cities and perform sacrificial killings.  They may be called upon to defend their faith and go on a sacrificial war.  The Scorp gave them their traditional metal facemasks, which are only worn by the nobility.  Their isolation, however, has caused a slight deviation from the traditional Pyramid religion.  Atraco priests also pray for rain with their holy umbrellas!
\n\nEstablish complete control of the Volcanic Island and lead the Atraco to victory.  Maybe even colonize the mainland, if you can make it there with some canoes!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_HRE_TITLE}Atraco.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_AZTECS_DESCR}The Scorp have a long tradition of hunting other species.  They settled on several tropical islands in order to hunt the ferocious wildlife there.  They practice a religion in which they build huge pyramids and sacrifice their prey to their gods.  Supremely adapted to hide almost anywhere, they are feared by every living thing on the planet.
\n\nSoon after being stuck on the new planet, the Scorp developed a navy and explored the entire planet.  They established diplomacy with several other sentient species and had a huge influence on their cultures.  Now these kingdoms all build pyramids and perform sacrificial killings.  The Scorp gave them their traditional metal facemasks, which are only to be worn by their nobility.
\n\nLead the Scorp to victory and sacrifice your enemies to the Death God!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_AZTECS_TITLE}Yautjas from "Predator".

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_RUSSIA_DESCR}The Kingdom of Vulgaria is known for well, being quite vulgar.  These bloodthirsty aliens closely resemble humans, except for the big fangs!  They are well known for raiding the settlements of other species for food.  They have even been known to eat their freshly killed foes.  Anyone foolish enough to stray into their eastern subcontinent may end up becoming lunch.
\n\nThe eastern lands were once home to another species, the Nausaks.  Over the years, Vulgarians developed a taste for Nausak blood and have raided them mercilessly, shooting them down from their unicorn mounts and hacking them up with forward curving blades.  They have all but driven them into the sea.
\n\nLead the Vulgar people to victory and use the world to feed their gluttonous appetite!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_RUSSIA_TITLE}People with fangs.



{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_BYZANTIUM_DESCR}The Minotaurs settled at the eastern entrance to the Inland Sea.  They resemble humans with bull heads.  They are not sure how they got to the new planet.  They worship the Moon God, which they believe their ancestor jumped over to get here.  Minotaurs fight on foot, as they are too bulky to make good cavalry.  They are known for their heavy swordsmen and well trained Phalanx hoplites.
\n\nThe Minotaur kingdom conquered another species 400 years ago.  The Tikbalang, also known as "horse people" once controlled the lands to the north.  They resemble humans with equine heads.  While the Minotaurs make up the infantry, the Tikbalangs serve as the cavalry.  They are even trusted to guard the Minotaur nobility in battle.  Noble Minotaurs, therefore, must learn to ride unicorns to lead their Tikbalang bodyguards.
\n\nLead these bovine warriors to victory and establish greener pastures for your people.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_BYZANTIUM_TITLE}Minotaurs. 

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_EGYPT_DESCR}The ancient kingdom of Anubis was quick to rise to greatness in the desert.  These jackal-headed beings started mining copper and tin, which they used for making bronze weapons.  One of the first factions to develop the wheel, they still use the unicorn pulled chariot to carry their pharaohs into battle.  
\n\nThis faction was discovered early on by the mighty Scorp.  These "Predators" have influenced their culture significantly.  They build pyramids in their cities and perform sacrificial killings.  They may be called upon to defend their faith and go on a sacrificial war.  The Scorp gave them their traditional metal facemasks, which are only worn by the nobility.
\n\nLead these canine warriors to victory and claim the desert for the Jackal Pharaoh.
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_EGYPT_TITLE}Kingdom of Anubis.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_SCOTLAND_DESCR}The Kingdom of Brutland was established on several islands in the far northwest by some burly aliens with no necks.  Although they lack horns, they have the habit of putting bladelike metal horns on their helmets.  They may even attempt to headbutt their foes in battle, although this has not been confirmed.  Regardless, they have become a feared naval force on the new planet.  A ship full of axe wielding brutes will send most settled people fleeing inland.  
\n\nTheir island homeland is both a strenghth and a liability.  Its isolation gives them a safe haven from which to strike out at hapless victims.  However, their population is expanding and they are running out of space and resources.  Desperate for new colonies, who will be their next victim?
\n\nExplore the map with naval superiority, pick your new territory, and lead the Brutish People to victory!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_SCOTLAND_TITLE}Brutes without necks.


{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_MONGOLS_DESCR}The Cryptic Empire was founded by the aliens who originally piloted the slave ship that became stranded on this strange new world.  Mike Slate made sure it was plainly clear who put all of the escaped aliens in this predicament.  Hated by everyone else on the planet.  These grey aliens fled for their very lives immediately and settled on an isolated continent in the southern hemisphere.  Mostly mountainous, they established their poplulation near the coastline of the far off island.  They soon domesticated the local hellhouds and dracos, which they now use for cavalry.  They also tamed the fearsome hellbeasts that periodically emerge from the Eastern Ocean.
\n\nVast in numbers, but limited in useable land, they are now looking north for room to expand.  Many among their nobility also have aspirations of reclaiming the slaves that escaped 500 years ago, or at least their descendants.  Their isolation has led to one key strength.  The rough seas around their continent have motivated them to build huge clipper ships capable of crossing the ocean.  While they can attack anyone on their own soil, the Cryptic homeland remains inaccessible to their enemies for now.
\n\nCross the ocean with impunity.  Conquer your former slaves and put them back in chains.  Establish the totalitarian empire your ancestors set out to build 500 years ago!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_MONGOLS_TITLE}Grey ogre aliens.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_MOORS_DESCR}The Kingdom of Boorania started in the Great Mountain Range.  The Boors were from a dry, mountainous planet and settled where no one else would.  They not only scraped out a living from this rough terrain, but were quite successful on the new planet.  They soon domesticated three species, the fleet footed dunerunners, the hardy toerogs, and the huge gigans.  Their red-skinned people soon spread throughout the desert, not just surviving, but thriving.
\n\nOne particular tribe of Boors established a mighty kingdom in the western desert.  Sick and tired of the oppresssive Aridian regime to the north, they have had enough.  Travelling further west, they have encountered new species, the Tuskens, the Dromedar, and the Rodians.  Will these neighbors be a threat, or allies against their orange spotted arch enemy?
\n\nReclaim what your ancestors once had and drive these new kingdoms out of the desert.  Claim the arid lands for your people and lead the Boors to Victory!

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_MOORS_TITLE}"Darth Maul" aliens.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_POLAND_DESCR}The Kingdom of Stovokor was established by the Klingons when they awoke on the new planet.  They put up such a resistance that the enslaving aliens had them all sedated for the trip through space.  When they awoke, they all assumed that they had all died and were in their afterlife of Sto-Vo-Kor.  They selected their leader to be "Khaless".  They discovered an island and named it "Kronos" after their homeworld.  Upon encountering other sentient beings, Khaless was enraged.  He declared "What are these ugly aliens doing in our Klingon afterlife!  I want them out, right now!"
\n\nThe Klingons have been trying to achieve his wishes ever since, making new enemies along the way.  They were, however, impressed with the bravery of Mike Slate.  Ever since, they have known that some humans have the "Heart of a Warrior."  The two kingdoms formed an alliance out of mutual fear.
\n\nLead the Klingons to victory and secure Sto-Vo-Kor for Klingons only!

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_POLAND_TITLE}Klingons

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_SICILY_DESCR}The Kingdom of Avia lies on the east coast of the Southern Continent.  These feathered beings are from a tropical planet.  They found their new home oddly familiar and soon domesticated several species of wildlife in the jungles.  Striped unicorns carry their cavalry.  Large flightless birds carry their nobility.  The huge, long necked dinans serve as platforms for archers and spear throwers.  At first the Avians utilize stone weapons, but they eventually do develop metal armor and swords.
\n\nThis faction was discovered early on by the mighty Scorp.  These "Predators" have influenced their culture significantly.  They build pyramids in their cities and perform sacrificial killings.  They may be called upon to defend their faith and go on a sacrificial war.  The Scorp gave them their traditional metal facemasks, which are only worn by the nobility.
\n\nWho will rule in this new land of dinosaurs.  Lead the Kingdom of Avia to victory and establish dinosaur domination!

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_SICILY_TITLE}Avia.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_SPAIN_DESCR}The kingdom of Aridia is easily the biggest threat to Human existence.  Located in the desert just across the Inland Sea they are the most powerful force in the desert.  These orange spotted aliens have domesticated the lumbering Gigans, which serve as armored tanks carrying archers.  Surrounded by nomadic desert adapted aliens, the Boors and the Tuskens, they are looking for greener pastures.  To the northwest lie the people of Semarida, rich with fertile farmland.  If the Human Empire doesn't act quickly, these followers of Mike Slate could be wiped out and replaced by spotted aliens from the desert!
\n\nThe people of Aridia worship the Sun.  They love to leave their fallen enemies strewn about the desert sands to dessicate in the scorching heat.  They believe this will please their Sun God.  Their kingdom even has an elite religious order dedicated to sacrificing non-Aridians to the "Scorching Sun", which they symbolize on their armor.  
\n\nMike Slate attempted to convert the Aridians with no success.  They refused to believe that he was the sun.  This has led to particular hatred of the humans as spreaders of blasphemy.
\n\nLead the true "people of the sun" to victory and leave the humans out to dry!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_SPAIN_TITLE}Aridia.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_DUNE_DESCR}These are the sand people from Star Wars.
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_DUNE_TITLE}Sand People

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_RODIA_DESCR}These are the Rodians from Star Wars.
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_RODIA_TITLE}Rodians

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_TALZA_DESCR}These are the Talz from Star Wars.
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_TALZA_TITLE}Talza

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_SCHVINE_DESCR}These are the Gammoreans from Star Wars.
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_SCHVINE_TITLE}Schvineland

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_YETIA_DESCR}These indigenous aliens resemble bigfoot.
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_YETIA_TITLE}Yeti/Bigfoot

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_CIPACTLI_DESCR}These are Aztec crocodile monsters.
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_CIPACTLI_TITLE}Cipactli

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_FAR_DESCR}These are ogres, orcs, and monsters.
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_FAR_TITLE}Far Far Away

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_TIMURIDS_DESCR}These aliens are from planet Nausaka.  They were blood enemies of the Klingons before being stuck on the new planet.  They settled in the east, where they quickly established a The Great Nausak Empire.  They expanded north until they encountered the fanged Vulgarians.  While they held off the Minotaurs and the Predators in the past, the Vulgarians were just too brutal, bloodthirsty, and vulgar.  They had absolutely no mercy on their olive skinned neighbors.  The Predators had collected their skulls, but the Vulgarians were actually eating them!  They sailed west to find a new land to settle, but only ran into their old, almost forgotten enemy, the Klingons.  
\n\nDriven to the southern tip of the Vulgar Peninsula, the Nausaks are rebuilding, with vengance in their hearts.  Shall they reclaim their lost lands from Vulgaria, seek vengance against the mighty Scorp that once hunted them off their islands, or confront their old enemy and attack the Kingdom of Stovokor?
\n\nYou decide, and lead the Nausaks to their former greatness.
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_TIMURIDS_TITLE}Nausaka.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_TURKS_DESCR}The ancient kingdom of Horus was quick to rise to greatness in the desert.  These falcon-headed beings started mining copper and tin, which they used for making bronze weapons.  One of the first factions to develop the wheel, they still use the unicorn pulled chariot to carry their pharaohs into battle.  
\n\nThis faction was discovered early on by the mighty Scorp.  These "Predators" have influenced their culture significantly.  They build pyramids in their cities and perform sacrificial killings.  They may be called upon to defend their faith and go on a sacrificial war.  The Scorp gave them their traditional metal facemasks, which are only worn by the nobility.
\n\nLead these beak nosed warriors to victory and claim the desert for the Falcon Pharaoh.
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_TURKS_TITLE}Kingdom of Horus.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_VENICE_DESCR}The Kingdom of Dinonia lies in the center of the Southern Continent, just south of the Great Mountain Range.  These green cyclopses are from a tropical planet.  They found their new home oddly familiar and soon domesticated several species of wildlife in the jungles.  Fleet footed bipedal dinosaurs carry their cavalry.  Larger carnans carry their javelin throwers.  The huge, long necked dinans serve as platforms for archers.  They even enlist the females of their species as foot archers.
\n\nWho will rule in this new land of dinosaurs.  Lead the Kingdom of Dinonia to victory and establish dinosaur domination!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_VENICE_TITLE}Green Cyclopses.

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_NORMANS_DESCR}Kingdom of Daemos
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_NORMANS_TITLE}Kingdom of Daemos

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_TITLE}Planetary Campaign


{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_SAXONS_DESCR}The Kingdom of Gall

{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_SAXONS_TITLE}Bile colored aliens.



{NORMAN_PROLOGUE_NORMANS_DESCR}What?
{NORMAN_PROLOGUE_NORMANS_TITLE}The Norman Conquest
{NORMAN_PROLOGUE_TITLE}The Norman Conquest
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_HUNGARY_DESCR}The Terrans are from a planet almost twice the size of Earth.  The increased gravity has led to the evolution of these gargantuan, heavily muscled behemoths.  Their atmosphere also provided little protection from radiation, so they have thick, leathery orange skin.  Don't be fooled by their fearsome appearance, for these hulking aliens are vegetarians.  They have settled on the central plains of the Northen Continent.  They needed the open space to grow enough grain for their massive appetites.  
\n\nHowever vegan, they are also known for being brutally disgusting.  They have been rumored to employ both biological and chemical warfare on the new planet.  They have used radioctive material to poison their enemies and even throw their own feces.
\n\nA full grown Terran stands over eight feet tall and weighs at least 500 pounds.  Few Terrans make it to adulthood, however, as juvenile Terrans make up most of their army.  The thousands of "human sized" terrans that routinely die in battle are actually mere children.
\n\nThis faction was discovered early on by the mighty Scorp.  These "Predators" have influenced their culture significantly.  They build pyramids in their cities and perform sacrificial killings.  They may be called upon to defend their faith and go on a sacrificial war.  The Scorp gave them their traditional metal facemasks, which are only worn by the nobility.
\n\nLead the Terran army and show your complete disregard for life, morality, and smell.  Use your superior strength of arms and odor to crush the puny aliens!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_HUNGARY_TITLE}Large orange aliens
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_PAPAL_STATES_DESCR}The Kingdom of Simia has been doing suprisingly well since they put a monkey in charge.  This southern faction is actually composed of three different Simian races, the Babun, the Utan, and the Pongo.  
\n\nThe Babun are the most numerous of the "Monkey People".  Once regarded as the "monkey caste", they have since overthrown the Utan.  
\n\nThe Utan are a nomadic race with orange fur.  Once in control of the kingdom, the Utan had previously domesticated the striped unicorns of the jungle.  They are the "warrior caste" responsible for establishing the original "Kingdom of the Apes".  
\n\nThe third race, the Pongo, are indigenous to "Monkey Island".  They once had a tribal society on the island and have always used their traditional stone weaponry in battle.  They were conquered by Simia 400 years ago and incorporated into the multi-ethnic primate kingdom.
\n\nThis faction was discovered early on by the mighty Scorp.  These "Predators" have influenced their culture significantly.  They build pyramids in their cities and perform sacrificial killings.  They may be called upon to defend their faith and go on a sacrificial war.  The Scorp gave them their traditional metal facemasks, which are only worn by the nobility.
\n\nConquer the jungles of the south and lead these Babuns and their Ape relatives to victory!
{IMPERIAL_CAMPAIGN_PAPAL_STATES_TITLE}"Planet of the Apes"