Empires News Update!

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New Unit
The Creative Assembly has just released information on its newest unit, the Frigate!

Frigates are single-deck warships, used for a variety of tasks thanks to a combination of good handling, firepower and endurance at sea. The frigate is used for pursuit, convoy protection, commerce raiding and reconnaissance work. The design’s excellent sailing characteristics and good handling, especially in inshore waters, make it a useful addition to any blockading fleet. The frigate’s ability to operate far away from a home port also makes them it a useful cruiser, carrying the fight to the enemy in unexpected waters.
Frigates can have the advantage over larger, two-deck ships in rough waters. A frigate captain rarely has to worry about his gun deck taking on water, and can therefore fight in conditions that leave bigger ships at a disadvantage. However, fifth rates are not powerful enough to face battleships. They have the speed and handling to stay out of trouble; they do not have the strength of construction to survive a pounding! Against sloops, brigs and merchantmen, however, they are deadly. Thomas, Lord Cochrane earned a fortune in prize money, gained the nickname “le loup des mers” (sea-wolf) and was the inspiration for fictional heroes Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey.

New Faction

Sweden has been announced as the latest faction!

Check it Out at Total War.Com!

Sweden dominates Scandinavia and the Baltic, a Northern European empire that is the legacy of the incomparable warrior-king, Gustavus II Adolphus. Even though he died in battle at Luetzen in 1632, the army that he created helped Sweden profit from the seemingly endless religious struggles of the Thirty Years War. The nation emerged from that conflict immeasurably stronger in military terms, and able to invade its Baltic neighbours at will. This military power did, however, cost money and Swedish lives. Neither of these commodities is available in abundance, and the prudent stewardship has been necessary too. Charles XI, however, has left an impressive arsenal in place for his son, should he wish to take up the sword; and Charles XII has an obsessive interest in soldiering.

New Video

Check out the main page of Empires to watch a video on the new system of live actors used to construct the animation for battles within duels in Empires Total War!

Check it Out at Total War.Com!

gigagaia	November 08, 2008, 08:43 PM / Empires News Update!	#1
Mr. Tarkanian Posts: 5,718 Total Awards: 5	New Unit The Creative Assembly has just released information on its newest unit, the Frigate! Check it Out at Total War.Com! Frigates are single-deck warships, used for a variety of tasks thanks to a combination of good handling, firepower and endurance at sea. The frigate is used for pursuit, convoy protection, commerce raiding and reconnaissance work. The design’s excellent sailing characteristics and good handling, especially in inshore waters, make it a useful addition to any blockading fleet. The frigate’s ability to operate far away from a home port also makes them it a useful cruiser, carrying the fight to the enemy in unexpected waters. Frigates can have the advantage over larger, two-deck ships in rough waters. A frigate captain rarely has to worry about his gun deck taking on water, and can therefore fight in conditions that leave bigger ships at a disadvantage. However, fifth rates are not powerful enough to face battleships. They have the speed and handling to stay out of trouble; they do not have the strength of construction to survive a pounding! Against sloops, brigs and merchantmen, however, they are deadly. Thomas, Lord Cochrane earned a fortune in prize money, gained the nickname “le loup des mers” (sea-wolf) and was the inspiration for fictional heroes Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey. New Faction Sweden has been announced as the latest faction! Check it Out at Total War.Com! Sweden dominates Scandinavia and the Baltic, a Northern European empire that is the legacy of the incomparable warrior-king, Gustavus II Adolphus. Even though he died in battle at Luetzen in 1632, the army that he created helped Sweden profit from the seemingly endless religious struggles of the Thirty Years War. The nation emerged from that conflict immeasurably stronger in military terms, and able to invade its Baltic neighbours at will. This military power did, however, cost money and Swedish lives. Neither of these commodities is available in abundance, and the prudent stewardship has been necessary too. Charles XI, however, has left an impressive arsenal in place for his son, should he wish to take up the sword; and Charles XII has an obsessive interest in soldiering. New Video Check out the main page of Empires to watch a video on the new system of live actors used to construct the animation for battles within duels in Empires Total War! Check it Out at Total War.Com! TWC Administrator and Content Manager in patronicvm svb Garbarsardar patronvm celcvm qvo, Professor420 et Amroth et Jones King Publius says: oh please, i love talk about trans-special mating. sends a gentle tickle down the back of my spine MarcusCorneliusMarcellus says: i sucked at exams, but was considered the best lawyer in the class, because I could always find the hole Evariste says: I have huge, feminine breasts and I love them Read TWC NEWS!!! To the Potatoes of Liberty!!!! Last edited by gigagaia; November 08, 2008 at 08:45 PM.

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