The battles are only half of the battle. Religion, economics, espionage – everything is a weapon in the right hands. Manage your kingdom, build cities and embark upon crusades, in your quest to become the invincible ruler of the medieval world.\n\n- Command over 250 units taken from 21 factions, each with unique military strengths\n- Fight up to 8 player battles via internet or LAN\n- Rule the medieval world – Europe, the Middle East and South America\n- Lay siege to enemy cities with awesome medieval weaponry and thousands of men\n- Spanning 1080 - 1530, make use of new technologies as they are invented\n- Adopt diplomacy through assassinations or marrying into rival families