Egypt Campaign (Napoleon: Total War)

This is the Egyptian Campaign for Napoleon: Total War. Its completion is required for the Europe Campaign.

Ingame Description[]

"Napoleon Bonaparte and his Armee d'Orient are faced with a difficult task: the conquest of Egypt and a march to India. Once in India, they will join forces with Tippu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, and drive the hated English into the sea! Such is the grandeur of the scheme and, in General Napoleon Bonaparte, there is a commander of equal grandeur to undertake it.

Before this can be achieved, however, there are more immediate obstacles. Egypt is ruled by the Mamelukes, who are normally loyal servants of the Ottoman Empire. In the burning heat of the desert, Frenchmen must march on Alexandria and break their power before anything else can be achieved. But here, in this land of ancient secrets, there is glory to be won!

Glory enough for France, and glory enough, possibly, for General Bonaparte!"

General Information (France[]

Victory Conditions[]

Capture 10 provinces, including the provinces shown, by Late December 1800.

Qalyubia
Galilee
North Sinai
Rif Dimashq
Western Delta

Basics at start[]

Protectorates – None
Allies – None
Trade Partners – None
Enemies – Great Britain, Mamelukes, Ottoman Empire, Bedouin
Religion – Catholicism
Government – Republic
Ruler – Jean-François Reubell (President)
Population – 10,000
Wealth – Spectacular
Power – Sublime
Treasury – 8700
Technology - None
Spies – Tristan Lefranc (Damanhour)
Gentlemen - Lucien Dawnay (Western Delta)
Generals - Louis Charles Antoine Desaix (Damanhour), Jean Baptiste Kléber (Western Delta), Napoleon Bonaparte (Western Delta)
Admirals - None

Regions[]

Alexandria, Western Delta[]

Starting Buildings – Tax Office, Army Encampment, Empty Construction Site
Infrastructure - No Roads
Population – 10,000
Wealth – 4,300
Religion – 100.0% Islam
Starting Towns/Ports – Abu Qir (Port - Dockyard), Idku Woodland (Timber Site - No Building)

Armies[]

Louis Charles Antoine Desaix[]

Jean Baptiste Kléber[]

Napoleon Bonaparte[]

Missions Issued[]

Mission Title	Description	Success Message
Breaking the Mameluke Resistance	Nominally administrators of the Ottoman Empire, these former slave soldiers factually rule Egypt. It is under the guise of liberating Egypt from their grasp that we have come here. Although we did not fool the Ottomans for long, breaking the Mamelukes' fighting spirit is still our top priority. By capturing Cairo, we should reduce their army in status to a mere nuisance, and Egypt will at last be ours!	Cairo, Sir! Second largest city in the Ottoman Empire, home to some of Islam's finest scholars! Its university of al-Azhar is as famous in the East as the University of Paris is in France. It is quite an achievement to have conquered a city of such history and importance. Savour it well.
The British Threat	Mon general, due to the British control of Cyprus and its surrounding waters, we are unable to get any well-trained soldiers from France. We know that the treacherous Ottomans let the Birtish use the island of Cyprus as a base of operations. If we can conquer this island, we might be able to get some supplies through. This is an extremely dangerous undertaking. We might be better off securing our position in Egypt on dry land, but if you feel particularly daring then this is an option. Beware though, as the seas are our enemy's favourite terrain, and the accursed Nelson's fleet is still patrolling the waters. Superior French troops will be avaliable in Alexandria	Monsiuer Bonaparte! You are truly a madman! Not only have you had the audacity to set against Lord Nelson, you have ended British meddling in the Middle East for the entire duration of our campaign! That will teach those arrogant islanders some humility! We can now ship-in trained French troops to our Egyptian ports, as many as the motherland can spare!
The Ottoman Offensive	We have driven the Mamelukes out of Cairo, mon general, but alas, we cannot rest. Our agents say that the Ottoman Sultan has sent more of his elite troops southward, and a large contingent of Turkish soldiers now awaits embarkation at Rhodes. We must move eastward, into Syria, to stall the Ottoman advancement. Jaffa, as one of their major Port Towns, will make a good first target before we take on Acre. Its military value, in addition to its value as a wealthy centre of commerce, makes Jaffa a highly palatable target.	Look at these walls, mon general! Like the crusaders before us, we have besieged and conquered this city with ease. Our transport ships will now have a safe haven, and the citizens of Jaffa will be free from the tyranny of the local despot. Although important, this is merely a stage in our overall victory, and we must make haste for Acre as soon as we have consolidated our position.
The Cairo Rebellion	Mon general! Grave news! The citizens of Cairo have taken up arms and are in open rebellion, incited by their religious leaders! We must act quickly or they will take the city! While not all of the populace stand behind those fanatics, their followers will fight until the death.	The rebellion has been quelled and the leaders publicly executed. Their property has been confiscated and all citizens of Cairo have been ordered to pay a penalty sum. While this fills our coffers, it also serves to remind us to be vigilant so further insurrection cannot occur.
A Matter of Morale	Mon general! We are cut off from the homeland. The climate is horrible and drains both body and soul of the energy to continue. Good food is rare and our army is in bad supply. Morale is low, and we desperately need something to lift the spirits of the men. Establish the suggested building in one of our intellectual centres so that gentlemen can meet to devise a solution to the matter. We may need to demolish or convert existing buildings in order to do this.	In your hand, mon general, you hold the first copy of the new "Courier de l'Égypte". It contains news of the world, recent discoveries and stories of our noble generals and soldiers. Not only will it help in increasing our troops' morale, but also imbue them with the proper fighting spirit in the knowledge that their exploits will not fade into obscurity.
Subduing the Bedouin	Reports have reached us of Bedouin raiders assaulting our supply trains, plundering border towns and commiting unspeakable atrocities against the few they do not enslave! We believe them to be loosely allied with our enemies, the Mamelukes. If we don't subdue them they will continue to harass us. If we can capture their camps they might make valuable allies and guides.	Well done, mon general! Now this once ferocious tribe bows before us. They respect us for our strength and valour and will join us, provided we spare the spoils of our victory. Our soldiers might learn much from these hardy desert warriors. They are, however, but one tribe among many, and you can expect more trouble from the other clans scattered across the deserts.
Desert Ways	Mon general! Our troops suffer heavily from the hostile climate. Our army is not equipped for the perils of the desert regions and will take heavy losses if it marches through them. By recruiting local warriors into our ranks, we will be able to learn how they protect themselves from the sun's merciless gaze. This will allow us to form combat units that combine both the qualities of the modern French army and the ancient wisdom of the desert.	Having learned all there is to cope with the dangers of the desert, our new special force, the "Legion Dromedaire", is now ready to be sent into action. They will not suffer from the effects of heat while fighting or marching through hostile terrain. This is another proof of the versatility and superiority of our brave republican soldiers.
The Suez Canal	Long have learned men mused about creating a channel between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. Not only would it reduce the time needed for ships to travel from India and Afrika by half, it would also greatly expand France's influence in the region. Conquering the town of Suez would enable us to pursue this endeavour. A lot of merchants are looking forward to you making this journey, as are our savants.	The merchant caravans have arrived safely and are happy to compensate for some of our expenses. As we speak, Monsieur Lepére is surveying the remains of the old channel. The additional funding and prestige gained from this undertaking enable us to increase our scientific effort and thusly the capabilities of the Institue d'Egypte. Our fame spreads among the intellectual elite of Europe, mon general, which is as valuable as gold!
Stalling the Ottoman Advance	Jaffa is ours, and the men are tired. But we cannot allow ourselves any rest, mon general. Only the conquest of Acre can buy us enough time to reorganize and make ready for the Ottoman invasion. It is there we must head next, however much our bodies long for rest.	We did it, sir! We have taken Acre! No one thought we could do it, but we did! Those men still able to work are setting up defences now. Once the rest has recovered from the exertion and disease we will be ready to fight any incursion.
Consolidating our Conquest	While our position is now very much secure, we still need to take one more town: Damascus. Not only will it close our line from the coast to the desert, it is also an important waystation for pilgrims to Mecca. Possessing it will give us legitimacy, influence, and money. It is the last military and ideological stronghold of the Ottomans in the region. With fresh courage, monsieur, eastwards!	Look down onto the square before you, mon general. All of these men are on their pilgrimage to Mecca. Each one of them will remember your presence favourably, as you ordered them to be treated with the utmost respect. They will bring your fame to the holy city, and from there it will spread in all directions. You are truly the greatest of all generals, Monsieur Bonaparte, and soon all will know of this greatness.