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Chariots of War
Developer(s) Slitherine Software
Paradox Interactive
Publisher(s) Strategy First
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
Release date(s) March, 2003 (Windows)
Genre(s) Turn-based strategy, Real-time tactics
Mode(s) Single player
Rating(s) PEGI: 12+
Media CD (1)
System requirements Pentium III or equivalent, 64MB RAM, 250MB Hard disk space
Input methods Keyboard, mouse

Chariots of War is an isometric 3-D strategy game, developed by Slitherine Software and Paradox Interactive, and published by Strategy First. It was released in the United States in 2003.

Gameplay

The strategic layer of Chariots of War is turn-based, though unlike Civilization, the focus is almost entirely on real-time tactical combat. The game is similar to Slitherine's earlier strategy game Legion, and uses the same graphics engine.

There are 58 different civilizations to play. For Example:

There are nine different resources to collect, which are used to construct buildings and units. While trade and diplomacy do feature in the game, they are of lesser importance, as conquest is the only way to attain victory.

The battles themselves take place on a separate deployment screen. Your forces are positioned across one third of the battlefield, and you alter their formations and give certain orders. The actual fighting is automated, so the initial orders are the only input in the battle that you have until its over.

There are both campaign and non-campaign modes of play.

References

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Plot synopsis


Xena about to be shot with an arrow.
a peaceful valley where settlers have joined together to build a new barn, thugs under the command of the evil Cycnus suddenly swoop down in chariots and destroy the structure. Xena rides up just in time to pull a young boy to safety before he is crushed by the collapsing timbers. For saving the boy's life, Sphaerus, Cycnus' son and the leader of the thugs, strikes her down with an arrow and rides off. Darius, the young boy's father, nurses Xena's wound and insists that she stay with him and his children until it is healed. That night, however, Sphaerus and his henchmen ride out of the darkness to attack again. The next day, Gabrielle meets Sphaerus and, unaware of what has happened, reveals the woman warrior's identity.

Later, Darius and the other townspeople meet with Sphaerus to arrange a peace, though none of the townspeople know that Cycnus has given his son orders to slaughter them all. Suspecting the worst, Xena insists on accompanying Darius to the meeting, though she lays down her warrior gear and is beautifully disguised in a dress that belonged to his late wife. Before Sphaerus' hidden thugs can launch their attack, however, Xena discovers their hiding place and launches a fierce fight. Startled, the townspeople flee and Sphaerus, beginning to question his father's cruel plan, orders his men not to follow.

Fearful of Sphaerus' revenge, Darius prepares to move away before he returns. Xena tries to convince him to stay and fight, but when Darius refuses, she dons her warrior tunic and vows to continue the battle herself. At the same time, Cycnus, accusing his son of cowardice, leads the thugs in one last chariot raid against Xena and the townspeople. Sending Gabrielle ahead to act as a decoy, Xena takes out several of Cycnus' men before commendeering a chariot and facing Cycnus and Sphaerus with her sword and chakram. Seeing her bravery and that Darius has returned to help her, Sphaerus turns his sword against his own father, vowing that the killing must end. In the end, Xena slays Cycnus before he can kill his son. Sphaerus then promises that the townspeople shall live in peace and Xena and Gabrielle bid farewell to their new friends before continuing on their journey.

Trivia

  • This episode was oringally called Sins of the Father.
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  • Renne O'Connor is credited as 'Also Starring' that ran after the opening credits, beginning season 2 she is listed in the opening credits, but here she is listed during the credits before the guest credits are listed.


  • Quotes


    Xena: Remind me to talk to you sometime about your taste in men.

    Main cast

  • Lucy Lawless as Xena
  • Renee O'Connor as Gabrielle


  • External links

  • Whoosh.org














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