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Episode 4: The Hero Odysseus
Now back in Aulis, your goals are to convince Odysseus to join the war effort, and to set aside goods for the final colony mission. However, also use this episode to build and strengthen your empire, setting the stage for the final confrontation with Troy. The Tenedos colony following this episode is probably the hardest episode in the entire game of Zeus. You can help ease the way by conquering a few key rivals during this episode.
First, make sure that you have all your trade routes up and running. Some of your trade partners probably have ditched you by this point, but there are still plenty of opportunities to make money. Also, begin stockpiling armor as soon as possible. You can import armor from your allies or vassals and/or request it in the form of gifts.
Your next goal will be to develop a large elite housing block. To do this, you may also have to expand your common housing, in order to ensure that you can adequately staff all the new cultural and storage and distribution buildings.
Build an elite housing district and supply it with all the goods and services it requires. Because horses are not available in Aulis during this adventure, you are restricted to developing hoplites. But with a large enough hoplite army, plus the hero Odysseus, you should be able to do some serious damage to your enemies. You may also wish to develop a few triremes at this point. Triremes are very valuable for carting away stolen goods during a raid. However, they take up a lot of employees.
A few months after starting the episode, the quest will be announced, and you can build the Hero’s Hall for Odysseus. Attracting Odysseus not only allows you to fulfill the quest, but also gives you a powerful hero to send with your army on any raids or conquests.
Odysseus is one of the easier heroes to attract. You can place the Hall anywhere you like, as long as it has some road access. Then right-click on the Hall to see which of the requirements you still need to fulfill. You can boost your popularity by lowering taxes and raising wages. If your health is low, use the health overlay to see who isn’t getting healer access. The 8 elite houses do not need to be very highly evolved, but they do need residents in them.
If you are eager to move on to the next colony episode, you should be able to do so at this point. However, it is definitely worth your while to postpone doing so until you have conquered several of your overseas rivals. Miletos, Cyme, and Ethiopia all buy and sell goods that will be important to your success in Tenedos. Also, they will be able to provide military support should you need it. Don’t bother trying to conquer Troy or Lyrnessus since their strong defenses will make doing so all but impossible at this point. Store up as much money as possible before moving on. You will need it!
When you are ready, set aside the goods required, fulfill the quest, and get ready to rumble!
-Official walkthrough written by Impressions Games
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