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In April 1519, Hernan Cortes lands on the Gulf of Mexico coastline at the head
of a Spanish expedition from Cuba, where he establishes the city of Villa Rica
de Vera Cruz. Local population welcome is warm, as they see him as the envoy
of the god Quetzalcoatl (the famous feathered serpent). Emperor Moctezuma had
many dreams that forecasted the arrival of the divine envoy, so he is
benevolent and fearless, sending ambassadors with gold presents, which only
manage to excite the envy of the conquistador.

This is the beginning of the adventure!

This scenario lasts 14 turns, each of 2 months between April 1519 and August
1521. It opposes the Conquistadors led by Cortes to the peoples and warriors
of the Aztec Empire. This epic conquest is played both on the map for the
strategic and military aspects on the one hand, and through the play of cards
(2 drawn each turn per side) for the political, diplomatic and religious
aspects on the other hand.

Indeed, the two sides fight for different reasons and on different ways: war
of conquest and annihilation for the Spaniards, a religious war aiming at
taking prisoners for the Aztecs.

Can the Conquistadors conquer such a powerful empire with so few men?

The game’s event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous
various situations that they create on the diplomatic, religious, military,
political or economical fields.

Estimated Playtime: 2h00.
Favored Side: none.
Hardest to Play: Aztecs.

This is the scenario of the conquest of Mexico by Cortes adapted from
VaeVictis game magazine issue VV137 (2018). Author: _Philippe Hardy_ (Steel
and Gold series)

Wars Across The World: Mexico 1519