Description[]
Changing of the Guard is the third scenario of the Russian Campaign in Empire Earth.
Briefing[]
Changing of the Guard: 2064
Years have passed and Grigor has grown old. He is in command of a strong, unified Russia. He has conquered most of Europe, the Middle East, and Northern Africa. His empire ranks as one of the largest the world has ever known. But, despite his accomplishments, his life's work remains unfinished. He wants more, but knows he won't have time to obtain it.
Grigor had hoped to pass his legacy on to an heir, but, despite utilizing the most advanced medical techniques available, that goal has eluded him. Now, with time growing short and his mistrust of others growing stronger, he has made a decision that he knows some will view with scepticism. But it may also serve to root out the very people he mistrusts.
Just before his foray into Eastern and Central Europe, Grigor was presented with a mechanical bodyguard. Since then, the field of Artificial Intelligence matured to a point where sentience because possible. Dr. Septimus, the machine's creator, updated it with the latest AI technology, bestowing upon it true consciousness. He additionally set up facilities to produce other types, but Grigor's bodyguard was his greatest single achievement.
The aging leader of Novaya Russia eventually came to regard it as his successor, naming "him" Grigor II. After spending many months preparing him, Grigor was ready to announce his heir to his people.
Objectives[]
- After Grigor learns of the coup, he should travel to each of the military garrisons in the city seeking support. With these troops he can then attack the traitors holding out in the center of the city.
- Destroy the traitor's Fortress in the center of the city. Kill the 4 conspirators: General Yukov, Marshal Palutkin, Admiral Kulenka, and General Kolchov. The Fortress can be assaulted, but it is heavily defended and Grigor should raise extra troops before visiting it.
- Grigor, Molotov, and Grigor II must all survive.
- In order to return to full health, Grigor must reach the Moscow Hospital. However this is optional.
History[]
The advent of Cybers was the final piece Grigor Stoyanovich needed to bring his plans for world domination to fruition. From their awkward, lumbering beginnings, Cybers had not only developed into intelligent and highly-sophisticated fighting machines, but had become indispensable parts of Novaya Russia's armed forces. Yet even with the most advanced equipment and troops available, war can be a long and costly process. Subduing the continent had taken many years, and the countries of the Middle East and Northern Africa had Fought harder and longer than Grigor had anticipated.
At the age of 76, The Crocodile came to realize that his dreams of conquest were not going to be completely fulfilled within his lifetime. He longed to pass his legacy on to a son or daughter, but had discovered, to his deep disappointment, that he was sterile and no medical procedure or drug could correct the condition. Moreover, his heart had begun to fail and a pacemaker had been put in to keep it beating regularly.
The time had come for the leader of Novaya Russia to make a decision: who would lead after he was gone? After much deliberation, Grigor decided that the only individual who possessed all of the necessary qualities - loyalty being perhaps the most important - to lead Novaya Russia into the future was his mechanical bodyguard, whom he dubbed Grigor II.
As Grigor began grooming his heir for succession, he knew the transition of power was not going to be a simple matter. Some narrow-minded people would not understand the choice no matter how correct it was. So, as he laid out the plans for Novaya Russia's future to Grigor II, he personally prepared for what he assumed would be his own final battle.
Hints[]
- Don't let any of your troops get ahead of the group, in case you meet any trouble while gathering your force.
- Grigor's bodyguards, Grigor II, and Molotov will remain near Grigor at all times.
- You will not be able to produce more troops yourself, so be careful with the ones you do get.
Walkthrough[]
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