Assassin Spam by Milan

**Von Nanega** · 12-27-2006, 14:46

I am playing Denmark currently. Embroiled in a war with HRE and Milan. The Milanese have spammed LOTS of Assassins against me. My faction leader was killed by them after surviving like 10 attempts. My Heir (now faction leader) has had more attempts than I care to count. Some crazy security trait have earned to be sure. Has anyone else noticed the backstabbing filthy Milanes doing this? It has forced me to hold against HRE (who has the 2nd biggest military) and push all available troops against Milan to eradicate them to STOP the assassins.

**Flavius Gonzo** · 12-27-2006, 22:01

I've noticed that Milan is assassin happy too! Could be coincidence, or maybe they are just predisposed towards assassins.

However, this is an easy problem to face. Just pump out a few spies or assassins on your own -- then use them defensively and keep them parked with your own generals. It seems that the AI prefers to attempt a 15% chance assasination on one of your generals governing a town with 3 spies in place than a sabotoge attempt that might have an 80% chance. Not only will the vile Milanese assassins start dying quickly in their attempts but your own agents will level up too. You might find yourself in command of a lvl 5 or 6 assassin pretty quickly just from having him protect your own general.

Also, keep in mind that assasination chances on a general is based partly on the number of troops in his command, so be wary of leaving him out in the countryside alone in assassin infested areas.

**Basileus** · 12-27-2006, 22:01

This usally happens later on in the game and its not just the Milanese.

**IPoseTheQuestionYouReturnTheAnswer** · 12-27-2006, 22:11

Yup, Milan and Venice seem to use assassins as a war machine in their own right.

**Nebuchadnezzar** · 12-28-2006, 00:29

A bit of a problem. Watch closely where the assassins are coming from and how many in a turn. Ever wonder why their agents come in groups of three?

CA thought it wise to give the AI an agent bonus so they actually can produce 3 in a turn!

Now I am not sure if they can produce 3 of each type of agent (total 6-9) or only 3 of one type each turn but when playing the HRE I saw Milan send out 3 assassins every turn from their capital towards me (Marseille). Ridiculous!

The only solution is exterminate!

**katank** · 12-28-2006, 02:28

Note: while agents like assassins are hard to kill with your own assassins, keeping a few spies around can radically reduce their chances of success.

Also, if you don't mind using an exploit, use military units to surround and squish the assassins. (Move units to all 8 squares surrounding said agent, then another unit to where it is -> crunchity)

**lobo76** · 12-28-2006, 02:48

Originally Posted by katank

Note: while agents like assassins are hard to kill with your own assassins, keeping a few spies around can radically reduce their chances of success.

Also, if you don't mind using an exploit, use military units to surround and squish the assassins. (Move units to all 8 squares surrounding said agent, then another unit to where it is -> crunchity)

haha..that is exactly what I do. 100% kill rate.

Though I wouldn't exactly call it an exploit. First, I have to have a spy nearby to detect the assassin. After which I send my army to surround and kill him. How is that unrealistic? since it is in fact realistic, then how is it an exploit?