History 172 Honors Spaniards V. Aztecs

In approximately 1250 the Aztecs arrived in the Valley of Mexico. In 1325, the Aztecs found the city of Tenochtitlan on Lake Texcoco. For the next centuries this becomes a highly developed society. Calendars, zodiac signs, mathematics, and various systems were developed from this civilization. In the early 16th century, the Spanish are looking for new places to find riches. As they travel, they arrived in the Aztec land. There, they found a civilization that was beyond of what they could think of. The natural beauty of the land, the organized social system, and the civilized society was completely unexpected to them. With that said, this became the start of the Spanish colonization of the Aztec civilization. Choose your player: [[''A Spanish Conquistador''->Spanish]] [[''A Mighty Aztec Warrior''->Aztec]]

Cortes and his army are sent to South America to explor. You are one of Cortes' officers, and are ready to earn your fortune. During your explorations Cortes meets an Aztec emissary, Teutliltzin, and sends a request to Montezuma for a meeting. Teutliltzin returns from Montezuma with gifts for Cortes and a message discouraging a visit to Tenochtitlan. Cortes decides to heed the message, but you... [[''Break off from Cortes with a small group and head to the Aztec city. This is your chance to get ahead and get the fortune!''->Death1]] [[''Stay with Cortes and continue exploring and meeting nearby native tribes''->Spanish2]]

At the height of its success, the Aztec civilization boasted great wealth, rich culture, and a dominating force within Mesoamerica. With a triple alliance with neighbors Texcocans and Tacubansas its foundation, the Aztec people enjoyed a bustling economy with established, influential political and religious institutions. In fact, if one Spaniard were to observe eagerly and openly, he would discover that this civilization’s bare bones was not too different from what they were familiar with, past glaring differences such as clothes, language, and rituals. Its society had a strict hierarchy: an upperclass nobility called pilli, common people called macehualli, property-less laborers, serfs, indentured slaves and slaves, carrying the society on their backs. At the turn of the 16th century, the Aztec civilization reigned over 500 small states via conquest or commerce. More than 140,000 people inhabited the capital, Tenochtitlán; the population packed high density, culture, and influence in Mesoamerica. You are part of this proud civilization. As a young boy, coming to adulthood, you receive a strong education with a deep appreciation for religion, art, and history. Your older sister, too, was educated but she spent most of her time learning to cook, clean the home, and create useful tools beside your mother. Your mother led the household and held a strong voice and influence in the community. She led discreetly yet firmly beside your father, a strong and fearsome warrior. You often accompany your father on hunts; he wakes you up just before the sun rises and teaches you to fight, to lead, and to pray to the gods and ancestors. After a long morning of training, you go to the village market to fetch ingredients for your mother. To your surprise, you find the marketplace even more loud and chaotic than you’re used to. [[''What’s going on?''->Aztec2]]

You and your small group of men don't even make it to the city. You are seen as intruders by a native tribe and killed on sight. ''You died''

You come accross the Totonac Indians from Cempoala. You find out that the Aztec's overbearing rule has frustrated the Totonac Indians and many of the other tribes. The Aztecs have heavily taxed the tribes of their resources. In fact, it would seem that the tribes' loyalties do not lie with the Aztecs at all. Cortes sends Teutlizin with more gifts to the Aztec city in hopes of a meeting, only to be rejected again. Xicomecoatl of Cemoala then proposes an alliance with the inland tribes of the Spanish, Tlaxcala tribe, and Huejotzingo tribe to overthrow the Aztec Empire. Cortes secretly encourages a group of Mayas to kidnap some Aztec tribute-collectors. Cortes then releases two in a goodwill gesture. This gesture warms the attitudes of the Aztec people towards the Spanish, and Cortes gets an invitation for a meeting with their leader, Montezuma. [[''Go with Cortes to the Aztec city to meet with Montezuma''->Spanish3]] [[''Break off from Cortes and his group to continue meeting surrounding tribes''->Death2]]

Over the next few months, the army moves towards the city of Tenolochtitlan, but while you are on your way you recieve word from Velazquez (Cortes' superior) that the army is to claim any new lands that you come across. In you and the army's travels, you come across the city of Cempoala, and the lands of Jalapa, Xicochimalco, Ixhuacan, Zautla, and Ixtacamaxtitlan. The army takes control and makes alliances with the native people without any conflict or issues with the people living in the lands. You come accross a large Aztec outpost called Cholula. Cortes fears that they are plotting with Montezuma, the leader of the Aztec people, against the Spanish. Should you... [[''Attack the the outpost! These people are a risk to your survival!''->Spanish4]] or [[''Warn the people of the outpost! You can't be sure that they will hurt you!''->Spanish 4.1]]

You and your small group come accross multiple native tribes, and many of them are upset with the Aztecs' rule [[''Catch up with Cortes at the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan''->Spanish3]] [[''Continue meeting more tribes''->Death2.1]]

You come across a group of Natives that are extremely agressive and attack you on sight. You and your entire group are killed. ''You died''

Cortes, the army, and you all rush into Cholula! You attack the outpost, and kill roughly 6,000 people overall. There is no way these people would be a threat to you now. [[''Continue on to Tenochtitlan''->Spanish5]]

You run and attempt to warn the people at Cholula! However, you arrive too late... You've only just started telling the people that they are in danger when Cortes and his army start attacking. It is a complete massacure, roughly 6,000 people are slaughtered. You are fortunate enough to have not only survived, but not been found out to have tried to warn the people. [[''Continue on with Cortes and the army towards Tenochtitlan''->Spanish5]]

A little less than a month later, on November 8, 1519, you arrive at the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. You are all welcomed into the city personaly by Montezuma. The Aztec people love you! They believe that you are their gods returning to them! They give you all kinds of treasure and treat you as most honored guests. However, less than a week later, Cortes learns of an attack on the garrison by the Aztecs. Cortes then uses this incident as an excuse to place Montezuma in captivity! [[''Help place Montezuma in captivity. This is the best way to gain more power over the Aztecs and move up the chain of command in Cortes' army''->Spanish6]] [[''Sympathize with the Aztecs, try to explain to them how horrible the Spanish really are''->Spanish/Aztec1]]

After the imprisoning of Montezuma, the Aztecs start to feel more unsure of the Spaniards. However, before the Aztec unrest can become a real issue, word arrives that Govenor Velazquez believes Cortes is trying to steal power and has launched an expedition, headed by Panfilo de Narvaez, in order to arrest and execute Cortes. Cortes decides to confront Narvaez with an army, but he must leave some men behind in Tenochtitlan to keep control of the city. [[''Stay behind as an occupying force?''->Spanish/Occupying]] [[''Go with Cortes to help him fight Velazquez?''->Spanish7]]

The Aztecs don't understand what you are saying and ignore you. Some of your fellow Spanish soldiers think what you did was wrong, though they don't tell your superiors. Cortes places Montezuma in custody anyways. After the imprisoning of Montezuma, the Aztecs start to feel more unsure of the Spaniards. However, before the Aztec unrest can become a real issue, word arrives that Govenor Velazquez believes Cortes is trying to steal power and has launched an expedition, headed by Panfilo de Narvaez, in order to arrest and execute Cortes. Cortes decides to confront Narvaez with an army, but he must leave some men behind in Tenochtitlan to keep control of the city. [[''Stay behind as an occupying force?''->Spanish/Occupying]] [[''Go with Cortes to help him fight Velazquez?''->Spanish7]]

Cortes has left to go fight Narvaez. He left behind 120 men, you are one of them. A large group of Aztecs are having a celebration, and your commander, Alvarado, gets nervous. He suddenly orders an attack on the Aztec people, which would catch them completely off guard. The Aztec leaders are slaughter. Which futher strains the relationship between the Aztecs and the Spanish. After the attack, many of the Aztecs leaders are taken into custody. One of them is Monetzuma's brother, Cuitlahauc. Tensions are continuing to rise between the Aztecs and the Spaniards. Cortes returns from war with victory in hand, though he is not pleased with the situation he finds in Tenochtitlan. Cortes is considering releasing Cuitlahauc in an attempt to open the Aztec markets so the Spanish can get provisions. [[''Encourage Cortes to release Cuitlahauc! This is a great idea!''->Spanish10]] [[''Discourage Cortes from releasing Cuitlahauc! This is a terrible idea!''->Spanish10.1]]

You are going to war with alongside Cortes. The battle will be rough, but it could be your chance to make an impression on the higher-ups. (link-goto: "''Fight on the front lines''", (either: "Spanish8.1", "WarDeath", "WarDeath", )) (link-goto: "''Hide from battle as best you can''", (either: "Spanish8.2", "Spanish8.2", "WarDeath1", ))

You fight valiently, and survive! In fact, you even won the battle. Cortes is safe from Velazquez! Narvaez never stood a chance. They surrendered, some of their men even joined your army, increasing your numbers. The higher ups noticed your superb fighting ability. They promote you and you gain more power among this group of Conquistadors. [[''Head back to Tenochtitlan, victorty in hand!''->Spanish9]]

You fight valiently, though you are stabbed through the chest with a sword. You fall to the ground a feel yourself slowely bleeding out. You starting to wonder what the point of all this fighting was? What was the point of anything? Your vision is disappearing, you suddenly feel cold. ''You died''

You return to Tenochtitlan to find things a total mess. The men that Cortes left behind to watch the city attacked and killed dozens of Aztecs, further straining the relationship between the Spaniards and the Aztecs. Gone are the days of the Aztecs believing you are gods. Now they seem to hate your presence. After the attack, many of the Aztecs leaders are taken into custody. One of them is Monetzuma's brother, Cuitlahauc. Tensions are continuing to rise between the Aztecs and the Spaniards. Cortes is considering releasing Cuitlahauc in an attempt to open the Aztec markets so the Spanish can get provisions. [[''Encourage Cortes to release Cuitlahauc! This is a great idea!''->Spanish10]] [[''Discourage Cortes from releasing Cuitlahauc! This is a terrible idea!''->Spanish10.1]]

Cortes orders the release of Cuitlahuac. However, the move backfires and triggers a battle between the the Aztecs and the Spaniards. Several Aztecs and Spaniards are killed in the ensueing battle. The Spaniards are fought back into a corner of the city that they control. The Spanish release Montezuma to go and address the Aztec mob but he is stoned to death by his own people. This makes Cuitlahauc the new emperor of the Aztecs. The Spaniards are holed up in their corner of the city over the next week. The Spaniards plan to sneak out of the city. You take your group of men and... [[''Sneak out of the city with the Spaniards''->Spanish11]] [[''Go after the royal treasury while the Spanish sneak out of the city''->Treasury1]] [[''Go and attack the Aztecs while the Spanish sneak out of the city''->Spanish11.1]]

Cortes orders the release of Cuitahuac anyways. You decide to leave the city in hopes of avoiding all the issues it will cause. You escape the city just before a major battle begins. The other Spaniards have to fight their way out of the city. Eventually they make it out and you join back up with the army. A few weeks later, in August, Cortes and the army start traveling away from the city of Tenochtitlan. He decides to go out and attack or make alliances with all the neighboring tribes. You make an example out of an Aztec satellite tribe that you come across. You slaughter the tribe, discouraging any other tribe from attempting to fight with you. You move along the country side making alliances with those sick of Aztec rule, and destroying those who resist. In September, you begin to make preparations for attacking Tenochtitlan. [[''Make preparations''->Spanish 12]]

The Spanish are caught while trying to sneak out of the city and a battle begins. You have to fight your way out of the city. Many fights take place while the Spaniards attempt to flee the city. Fortunately, you and your group of men manage to defeat a massive Aztec force at Otumba. You manage to make it out of the city with your life. A few weeks later, in August, Cortes and the army start traveling away from the city of Tenochtitlan. He decides to go out and attack or make alliances with all the neighboring tribes. You make an example out of an Aztec satellite tribe that you come across. You slaughter the tribe, discouraging any other tribe from attempting to fight with you. You move along the country side making alliances with those sick of Aztec rule, and destroying those who resist. In September, you begin to make preparations for attacking Tenochtitlan. [[''Make preparations''->Spanish 12]]

The Spanish are caught while sneaking out and start a battle. Lucky for you and your men, this is a perfect distraction for you to get to the royal treasury! When you arrive you find tons of riches, more than you could possibly carry. You and your men become excited at the prospect of becoming this rich. However, you must decide how much to take with you as carrying this much gold would certainly hinder your ability to fight. (link-goto: "''Take no treasure (Your fighting ability is not hindered)''", (either: "TreasuryEscape1", "TreasuryEscape1", "TreasuryEscape1", "TreasuryEscape1", "TreasuryDeath", )) (link-goto: "''Take a some treasure (Your fighting ability is hindered)''", (either: "TreasuryEscape2", "TreasuryEscape2", "TreasuryDeath", "TreasuryDeath", "TreasuryDeath", )) (link-goto: "''Take all the treasure (Your fighting ability is greatly hindered)''", (either: "TreasuryEscape3", "TreasuryDeath", "TreasuryDeath", "TreasuryDeath", "TreasuryDeath", ))

You attack the Aztec forces, and inadvertantly alert the Aztecs that the Spanish are trying to sneak out of the city. You have to fight your way out of the city. Many fights take place while the Spaniards attempt to flee the city. Fortunately, you and your group of men manage to defeat a massive Aztec force at Otumba. Unfortunately, in that battle you recieve a mortal wound. As you lay in the dirt, you see all of your comrades abandoning you and leaving you for dead. You see an Aztec warrior standing over you. He picks up a sword and starts swinging it down at your head. Everything goes dark... ''You died''

Cortes has order the building of boats to cross the lake that Tenochtitlan sits in the middle of. You also hear the smallpox has killed many Aztecs in the city, including chief Cuitlahauc. May other tribes have allied with you to end the rain of the Aztecs. It is February 1521, the time has come to attack Tenochtitlan. You gather your men, and prepare to attack. [[''Attack the Western outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->Spanish13.1]] [[''Attack the Southern outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->Spanish13.1]] [[''Attack the Easter outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->Spanish13.2]] [[''Attack the Norther outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->Spanish13.2]]

You hide from the fight as best you can, and are successful in surviving. Though, your superiors think you are a coward and a disgrace. But who cares? You managed to live! [[''Head back to Tenochtitlan''->WSpanish9]]

Despite your best attempts at hiding and cowardice, you are shot from afar with an arrow. You did nothing to help the battle, perhaps you deserved to be killed ''You died''

The defenses are incredibly strong! You are your men fight with great bravery and strength. However, it is not enough. Just as the defense is brokan through, you feel three sharp pains. Two in your stomach and one in your neck. You have been shot by three arrows.You fall overboard. You slowely sinkto the bottom of the lake. Water fills your lungs. You feel oddly peacful. ''You died''

The defenses are weak! You break through with ease. You and your men are destroying the Aztec warriors! The battle is far from over though! You along with your men, fellow Spanish soldiers, and the warriors from neighboring tribes fight for mutiple days. Thousands die on both the Aztec and Spanish's sides. You are running low on men and supplies. Cortes does not seem to care! [[''Encourage Cortes to call for reinforcements and supplies''->Spanish14]] [[''Cortes knows what he is doing, do not encourage him to call for help''->Spanish14.1]]

Cortes dispatches messages to all allied cities, urging them to send as many men and supplies to Texcoco for one final offensive against Tenochtitlan. A few months later a fresh supply of soldiers, boats, weapons, and other supplies arrive, replenishing the Spanish army. Cortes decides to split up his forces. He send part with Cristobal de Olid and part with Sandoval. [[''Go with Olid''->Olid1]] [[''Go with Sandoval''->Sandoval1]]

The war continues to rage on for months. Suddenly, in July, the Aztecs recieve a boost of 2,000 troops. Unfortunately for you, the appear right in front of your already exhausted battelion. They overwhelm you and kill your entire group of men. You feel a sharp pain at the back of your head. It all goes dark. ''You died''

Olid presses on to Chapultapec, destroys aqueducts, cutting off the water supply of Tenochtitlan before proceeding to Coyoacan. You fight well, but overall you are not in the heat of battle and do not have a chance to prove yourself. Cortes pushes almost into the outskirts of Tenochtitlan, cuts Ixtapalapa causeway so four of his brigantines can penetrate into the inner lake. Cortes is trying to decide which causeway to fight up. [[''Encourage Cortes to go up Ixtapalapa''->OlidSpanish15.1]] [[''Encourage Cortes to go up Tacuba''->OlidSpanish15]]

Sandoval’s unit departs Texococo for Ixtapalapa. Cortes pushes almost into the outskirts of Tenochtitlan, cuts Ixtapalapa causeway so four of his brigantines can penetrate into the inner lake. You were vital for the plan to succeed! Your superiors notice this and promote you. Cortes is trying to decide which causeway to fight up. [[''Encourage Cortes to go up Ixtapalapa''->Spanish15.1]] [[''Encourage Cortes to go up Tacuba''->Spanish15]]

Cortes launches a major thrust up the Ixtapalapa causeway.The Spanish are forced to retreat by nighfall. Cortes fights way back into Tenochtitlan, with support from Xtlilxochitl, native auxiliaries fill causeway. Assault column lights fires and levels houses in Tenochtitlan. However, Aztec counter-thrusts throw the invaders back at nightfall. While fighting you trip and fall. When you get back up, you are surrounded by Aztec warriors who all repeatedly stab you. ''You died''

The attack is incredeibly successful! Thanks to your cunning, three bridges into the city are taken in one day! You are promoted for your genius. During the fighting, many of the enemy warriors joined your side, increasing your numbers even further. Finally inside the heart Tenochtitlan, the Spanish begin taking over. Over the next few months, thousands of innocent Aztec civilians are killed, and 7/8 of the city falls to the control of the Spanish. You hear a rumor that the current emperor is going to attempt an escape. [[''Ignore the rumor''->Spanish16.1]] [[''Heed the rumor and post more men on duty''->Spanish16]]

You ignore the rumors, and the emperor manages to get through your defenses. Fortunately, he is caught by another Spanish officer. You superiors are dissapointed that the emperor nearly escaped thanks to you. This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted a few times over the course of your service in the military. You have become a Captain, you made a little bit of money in your service and continue to fight for the Spanish army for the rest of your life.

You post more men on duty, and capture the Emperor as he tries to escape. Your superiors are estatic that you captured the Aztec leader, and prommote you again! This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted many times over the course of your service in the army. You became a Colonel, and amassed enough wealth to become a successful trade merchant and live out the rest of your life in luxary.

The attack is incredeibly successful! Thanks to your cunning, three bridges into the city are taken in one day! You are promoted for your genius. During the fighting, many of the enemy warriors joined your side, increasing your numbers even further. Finally inside the heart Tenochtitlan, the Spanish begin taking over. Over the next few months, thousands of innocent Aztec civilians are killed, and 7/8 of the city falls to the control of the Spanish. You hear a rumor that the current emperor is going to attempt an escape. [[''Ignore the rumor''->OSpanish16.1]] [[''Heed the rumor and post more men on duty''->OSpanish16]]

You ignore the rumors, and the emperor manages to get through your defenses. Fortunately, he is caught by another Spanish officer. You superiors are dissapointed that the emperor nearly escaped thanks to you. This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted a couple times over the course of your service in the Spanish army. You made almost no money in your service and continue to fight for the Spanish army for the rest of your life. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

You post more men on duty, and capture the Emperor as he tries to escape. Your superiors are estatic that you captured the Aztec leader, and prommote you again! This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted a few times over the course of your service in the military. You have become a Captain, you made a little bit of money in your service and continue to fight for the Spanish army for the rest of your life. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

On your way out of the city you get caught by a group of Aztecs. They outmanuver you and slaughter your entire group. You fall to the ground and watch as the treasure you were carrying rolls away from you. It all seems so pointless now. ''You died''

You run into a group of Aztec warriors. Despite carrying treasure, your group manages to fight them off. You catch up to the rest of the Spaniards escaping the city and join them. You manage to make it out of the city with your life and your treasure. A few weeks later, in August, Cortes and the army start traveling away from the city of Tenochtitlan. He decides to go out and attack or make alliances with all the neighboring tribes. You make an example out of an Aztec satellite tribe that you come across. You slaughter the tribe, discouraging any other tribe from attempting to fight with you. You move along the country side making alliances with those sick of Aztec rule, and destroying those who resist. In September, you begin to make preparations for attacking Tenochtitlan. [[''Make preparations''->Spanish 12]]

Cortes has order the building of boats to cross the lake that Tenochtitlan sits in the middle of. You also hear the smallpox has killed many Aztecs in the city, including chief Cuitlahauc. May other tribes have allied with you to end the rain of the Aztecs. It is February 1521, the time has come to attack Tenochtitlan. You gather your men, and prepare to attack. [[''Attack the Western outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->Spanish13.1]] [[''Attack the Southern outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->Spanish13.1]] [[''Attack the Easter outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->2Spanish13.2]] [[''Attack the Norther outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->2Spanish13.2]]

The defenses are weak! You break through with ease. You and your men are destroying the Aztec warriors! The battle is far from over though! You along with your men, fellow Spanish soldiers, and the warriors from neighboring tribes fight for mutiple days. Thousands die on both the Aztec and Spanish's sides. You are running low on men and supplies. Cortes does not seem to care! [[''Encourage Cortes to call for reinforcements and supplies''->2Spanish14]] [[''Cortes knows what he is doing, do not encourage him to call for help''->Spanish14.1]]

The attack is incredeibly successful! Thanks to your cunning, three bridges into the city are taken in one day! You are promoted for your genius. During the fighting, many of the enemy warriors joined your side, increasing your numbers even further. Finally inside the heart Tenochtitlan, the Spanish begin taking over. Over the next few months, thousands of innocent Aztec civilians are killed, and 7/8 of the city falls to the control of the Spanish. You hear a rumor that the current emperor is going to attempt an escape. [[''Ignore the rumor''->2OSpanish16.1]] [[''Heed the rumor and post more men on duty''->2OSpanish16]]

You ignore the rumors, and the emperor manages to get through your defenses. Fortunately, he is caught by another Spanish officer. You superiors are dissapointed that the emperor nearly escaped thanks to you. This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted a couple times over the course of your service in the military. You have become a Captain, you made a good amount money in your service and continue to fight for the Spanish army for the rest of your life. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

You post more men on duty, and capture the Emperor as he tries to escape. Your superiors are estatic that you captured the Aztec leader, and prommote you again! This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted many times over the course of your service in the army and amassed enough wealth to become a successful trade merchant and live out the rest of your life in luxary. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

The attack is incredeibly successful! Thanks to your cunning, three bridges into the city are taken in one day! You are promoted for your genius. During the fighting, many of the enemy warriors joined your side, increasing your numbers even further. Finally inside the heart Tenochtitlan, the Spanish begin taking over. Over the next few months, thousands of innocent Aztec civilians are killed, and 7/8 of the city falls to the control of the Spanish. You hear a rumor that the current emperor is going to attempt an escape. [[''Ignore the rumor''->2Spanish16.1]] [[''Heed the rumor and post more men on duty''->2Spanish16]]

You ignore the rumors, and the emperor manages to get through your defenses. Fortunately, he is caught by another Spanish officer. You superiors are dissapointed that the emperor nearly escaped thanks to you. This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted many times over the course of your service in the army and amassed enough wealth to become a successful trade merchant and live out the rest of your life in luxary. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

You post more men on duty, and capture the Emperor as he tries to escape. Your superiors are estatic that you captured the Aztec leader, and prommote you again! This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted many times over the course of your service in the army. You are of the highest rank in the Spanish army and have amassed massive amounts wealth. You are granted an encomienda by the Spanish crown in which you are granted a number of native laborers who pay you tribute in exchange for your protection. You also become a successful trade merchant and live out the rest of your life in extensive luxary. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

Cortes has order the building of boats to cross the lake that Tenochtitlan sits in the middle of. You also hear the smallpox has killed many Aztecs in the city, including chief Cuitlahauc. May other tribes have allied with you to end the rain of the Aztecs. It is February 1521, the time has come to attack Tenochtitlan. You gather your men, and prepare to attack. [[''Attack the Western outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->Spanish13.1]] [[''Attack the Southern outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->Spanish13.1]] [[''Attack the Easter outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->3Spanish13.2]] [[''Attack the Norther outer defense of Tenochtitlan''->3Spanish13.2]]

The defenses are weak! You break through with ease. You and your men are destroying the Aztec warriors! The battle is far from over though! You along with your men, fellow Spanish soldiers, and the warriors from neighboring tribes fight for mutiple days. Thousands die on both the Aztec and Spanish's sides. You are running low on men and supplies. Cortes does not seem to care! [[''Encourage Cortes to call for reinforcements and supplies''->3Spanish14]] [[''Cortes knows what he is doing, do not encourage him to call for help''->Spanish14.1]]

The attack is incredeibly successful! Thanks to your cunning, three bridges into the city are taken in one day! You are promoted for your genius. During the fighting, many of the enemy warriors joined your side, increasing your numbers even further. Finally inside the heart Tenochtitlan, the Spanish begin taking over. Over the next few months, thousands of innocent Aztec civilians are killed, and 7/8 of the city falls to the control of the Spanish. You hear a rumor that the current emperor is going to attempt an escape. [[''Ignore the rumor''->3OSpanish16.1]] [[''Heed the rumor and post more men on duty''->3OSpanish16]]

You ignore the rumors, and the emperor manages to get through your defenses. Fortunately, he is caught by another Spanish officer. You superiors are dissapointed that the emperor nearly escaped thanks to you. This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted many times over the course of your service in the army and amassed enough wealth to become a successful trade merchant and live out the rest of your life in luxary. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

You post more men on duty, and capture the Emperor as he tries to escape. Your superiors are estatic that you captured the Aztec leader, and prommote you again! This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted many times over the course of your service in the army. You are of the highest rank in the Spanish army and have amassed massive amounts wealth. You are granted an encomienda by the Spanish crown in which you are granted a number of native laborers who pay you tribute in exchange for your protection. You also become a successful trade merchant and live out the rest of your life in extensive luxary. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

The attack is incredeibly successful! Thanks to your cunning, three bridges into the city are taken in one day! You are promoted for your genius. During the fighting, many of the enemy warriors joined your side, increasing your numbers even further. Finally inside the heart Tenochtitlan, the Spanish begin taking over. Over the next few months, thousands of innocent Aztec civilians are killed, and 7/8 of the city falls to the control of the Spanish. You hear a rumor that the current emperor is going to attempt an escape. [[''Ignore the rumor''->3Spanish16.1]] [[''Heed the rumor and post more men on duty''->3Spanish16]]

You ignore the rumors, and the emperor manages to get through your defenses. Fortunately, he is caught by another Spanish officer. You superiors are dissapointed that the emperor nearly escaped thanks to you. This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted many times over the course of your service in the army. You are of the highest rank in the Spanish army and have amassed massive amounts wealth. You are granted an encomienda by the Spanish crown in which you are granted a number of native laborers who pay you tribute in exchange for your protection. You also become a successful trade merchant and live out the rest of your life in extensive luxary. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

You post more men on duty, and capture the Emperor as he tries to escape. Your superiors are estatic that you captured the Aztec leader, and prommote you again! This capture marks the end of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan. In August of 1521, and over following year, Cortes and his soldiers consolidate their holdings. Disease, starvation, and the fall of the capital city weakens native resistance. Cortes requests for Franciscans to help convert and assimilate the indigenous population. You were promoted many times over the course of your service in the army. You became a Divisional General, and ammased mind blowing amounts wealth. You become a successful trade merchant and marry into the Spanish aristocracy! [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

You return to Tenochtitlan to find things a total mess. The men that Cortes left behind to watch the city attacked and killed dozens of Aztecs, further straining the relationship between the Spaniards and the Aztecs. Gone are the days of the Aztecs believing you are gods. Now they seem to hate your presence. After the attack, many of the Aztecs leaders are taken into custody. One of them is Monetzuma's brother, Cuitlahauc. Tensions are continuing to rise between the Aztecs and the Spaniards. Cortes is considering releasing Cuitlahauc in an attempt to open the Aztec markets so the Spanish can get provisions. [[''Encourage Cortes to release Cuitlahauc! This is a great idea!''->WSpanish10]] [[''Discourage Cortes from releasing Cuitlahauc! This is a terrible idea!''->Spanish10.1]]

Cortes orders the release of Cuitlahuac. However, the move backfires and triggers a battle between the the Aztecs and the Spaniards. Several Aztecs and Spaniards are killed in the ensueing battle. The Spaniards are fought back into a corner of the city that they control. The Spanish release Montezuma to go and address the Aztec mob but he is stoned to death by his own people. This makes Cuitlahauc the new emperor of the Aztecs. The Spaniards are holed up in their corner of the city over the next week. The Spaniards plan to sneak out of the city. You take your group of men and... [[''Sneak out of the city with the Spaniards''->Spanish11]] [[''Go and attack the Aztecs while the Spanish sneak out of the city''->Spanish11.1]]

“Have you seen them yet?” “They have such odd skin! And strange clothes!” “But why are there many women that look like us with them?” As you push through the crowd, determined to accomplish your mission of retrieving food for your family, you could not help but be distracted by such remarks. You don’t know where the comments come from, but your itching curiosity compels you to investigate what they’re talking about. You weave between the peoples with a newfound objective, bumping shoulders and finding yourself closer to the heart of the village. Until you see the strange sight. You see them. White men in heavy garments that make you sweat just looking at them. You try to make out what they’re saying, but you quickly realize its futility: it is not your language. But the women with them speak yours, or some similar dialect. You inch closer, even catching the eyes of one of the men. The unfamiliarity breeds tension. You instinctively look away. You hear something familiar: one of them women with them speaking your tongue. What will you do? [[''Go up to her and investigate what is going on.''->Aztec3]] [[''Back up and stay with the crowd.''->AztecOther]]

You gather the courage and walk up to the woman. She is quite beautiful and she smiles at you. You are awkwardly speechless for a moment. You snap back into reality. [[''Ask her "what is going on?"''->Aztec4]]

The crowd persisted in their chatter. “Perhaps these are the gods?” “That’s true, they look like they’re from another world.””They look kind of ugly; would gods be that ugly?””Don’t be stupid. And don’t be loud. They might hear you.””They don’t speak our language idiot” You giggle as you overhear the conversation. The people around you insist that these could be the prophesied gods and why take the chance of upsetting them with a lackluster welcome? You look around and see people running home and fetching their finest gold goods. [[''Run home and get your own gold as a gift''->AztecOther2]]

The woman says that they were the people who defeated our leader. What do you think of what she said? [[''They must be the gods that my ancestors were talking about!''->Aztec5]] [[''Oh no! What will happen to us?!''->Aztec5]]

You continue to follow them, giving them a very special treatment. A few months later, together with the Spaniards, you reached Cemoala. You overheard that Xicomecoatl proposes an alliance to overthrow the Aztec empire. Then, Cortes, the leader of the Spanish, was given permission to visit Tenochtitlan. Within the following months, you continue to follow them. These people continue to claim different cities and establish alliance with them. You move from Cempoala, Jalapa, Xicochimalco, Ixhuacan, Zautla, Ixtacamaxtitlan, and Cholula. On November 8th, you reach Tenochtitlan. A few days later you come across an escapee from Cholula [[''Listen to him''->Listen1]] [[''Be a snitch and go tell the Spaniards about who you found''->Aztec6]]

You run home. Catching and calming your breath as if you were hunting, you sneak into the house. You evade your mother, waiting for the ingredients you had forgotten. You take your gold pendant and run back to the crowd. Laying your gift down at their feet, you catch a glimpse at the same man from earlier except he’s smiling. Oddly, it sends a chill down your spine. [[''Continue to follow these strange men''->Aztec5]]

The escapee tells you that the Spaniards took his land, took the resources, and they were not satisfied until the killed all of his people. [[''Continue listening''->Aztec6]]

A Spaniard came and killed the Cholutecan escapee in front of you. You realized that these people kept on taking your gold and resources. Now, what will you do?.... [[''Fight the Spaniard and avenge the Cholutecan!''->ADeath1]] [[''Run and hide to survive''->Aztec7]]

The rocks you throw only succeed in making the Spanish soldier mad. He stabs you through the stomach with his sword, and then leaves you lying in the dirt to die. You realize that the Spanish soldiers were never gods, and will destroy everything you hold precious and dear. Everything goes dark. ''You died''

You have become more suspicious about these people in your land. They hardley seem to be gods. When Cortes learned about the attacks, you were asked to join the Spanish to fight against the Aztecs. [[''Escape from the Spanish, and join the Aztecs''->Aztec8]]

You are now fighting against the Spanish. You noticed that one day, the person who led the first wave of the Spanish people to your land is gone. However, the fight continues. A month later, Cortes came back with more men. This only continues to make you and your fellow Aztecs more angry. Months continue to pass, and you are still fighting against the Spaniards. They only take more and more from you and your people. It seems like your emperor, Montezuma doesn't do anything. [[''Question Montezuma as your leader''->Aztec9]] [[''Stay loyal to Montezuma, he is your leader and he will bring peace''->ADeath2]]

Montezuma is brought out by the Spanish to try and calm the mob. You are enraged. Your leader has done nothing for you or the Aztec people. He has let the Spanish murder the people without punishment! You start throwing stones at Montezuma. Soon, everyone else is too! Montezuma is quickly killed by the stones. [[''Continue to resist the Spaniards!''->Aztec10]]

The Spaniards bring out Montezuma to try to calm the mob. Soon the mob is throwing stones at him! You do your best to protect him, but soon you are being pelted with stones too! More and more stones hit you, beating you down to the ground. Soon all you feel is pain. You start to wonder what the point of it all was. Everything goes dark. ''You died''

When you are still fighting the Spanish you heard that the Spaniards killed around 400 warriors. What will you do? [[''Continue to fight!''->DAztec3]] [[Betray your people in exchange for money''->DAztec4]] [[Run away. the possibility of keeping your life''->Aztec11]]

You are caught trying to flee and are executed ''You died''

You valiently try and fight the overwhelming Spanish Army. Suddenly, you feel a knife at your back. ''You died''

[[You survive!''->Aztec12]]

You move to a nearby village, hoping the Spaniards would never invade. However, a disease strikes your people to their knees. They suffer from some sort of ailment you've never seen before. The healers are desperate, begging for more human sacrifices to appease the gods. There were always dead bodies waiting to be buried. Cries and coughs of children, women, and men rang throughout the streets. Blood oozed from skin lesions and their skin felt like fire to the touch. You live peacefully for some months. You have forgotten what it feels like to hold a bow. (link-goto: "''Facing war and disease you do not know what will happen to you next''", (either: "DAztec5", "DAztec6", "Aztec13",))

The fear of your life being taken begins to dull until the Spaniards come. They conquer and pillage your home; you die mercilessly at their hands. ''You died''

You begin to cough. Fear creeps in as you feel your energy leave your body. In several days, you become one of the countless victims of smallpox. ''You died''

You look around as people wail, die, and beg the gods for mercy. Though you remain strong and healthy, you feel powerless for your people. You know you must fight. But for which side? [[''AZTEC WARRIOR''->Aztec14]] [[''SPANISH ALLY''->Aztec15]]

You struggle to fight the Spanish as they take over the capital. The number of Aztec fighters has dwindled since many were killed by the strange diseases. The battles continue to take to Texoco. What will you do? [[''Stand in the front lines to defend your land''->DAztec7]] [[''Join the Spanish fighters and leave the Aztec cause.''->Aztec15]]

Alongside the Spanish, you feel waves of anger, discomfort, and despair. You see the blood thirsty look in their eyes. Though you cannot understand their language, when they speak you hear their gold-hungry greed. Your blood curdles, but you close your eyes. You hope to see a day of peace for you and the Aztecs. You wish you could apologize to your father for turning your back on your people. He wouldn't understand. You wonder where your sister is, if she's even alive. The thought of her being abused or taken advantage of by those filthy Spaniards makes you angry. You wish your mother was still alive. But at least she doesn't have to look at you, knowing you have killed your own people. You and the Spanish fight their way from city to city, gathering more Aztecs. As the Spanish continue to weaken the Aztec powers, Cortes divided the forces. (link-goto: "''Against your own will, you join a force.''", (either: "DAztec8", "DAztec9", "Aztec16", "DAztec10",))

You die in battle. You will be known as a valiant warrior, loyal and true to the Aztecs ''You died''

You battled in the Ixtapalapa causeway. They put you in the frontlines to fight. You die in battle. You lay lifeless next to your Aztec brothers. One could not tell that you killed them. ''You died''

You depart Texococo for Ixtapalapa. While you are resting you decide to go for a walk. YOu take deep breathes, hoping the serenity of the area could seep into your mind. And it does.For a brief moment, you feel peace. Suddenly, you hear a shout behind you. A chill of a spear slips into your back. You look down and see its tip slide out and inside your chest. Falling to your knees, you hear the words, "Die, traitor." Left for dead, you make an excruciating turn to look at the sky. You watch the clouds pass as you die, in a pool of blood and guilt ''You died''

Your primary mission is to destroy the aqueducts. You realize its brilliance: to weaken the capital from the inside out. After a few months, de Olid received an order from Cortes to attack from your bases. You were able to unite with Cortes' group. As of now, more Aztec people are part of the Spaniards' army. On July 24, 1521, the Spaniards surprise attacked the Aztec civilians of Tenochtitlan, massacring 800 people. Now, the city is controlled by the invaders. What will you do? [[''Kill as many Spaniards as you can.''->Aztec17]] [[''Flee the war''->Aztec18]] [[''Continue to fight with the Spanish''->Aztec19]]

De Olid departs Texcoco for Ixtapalapa. Your primary mission is to destroy the aqueducts and weaken the capital from the inside out. While you are resting, you decide to go for a walk. You take deep breathes. You realize its brilliance: to hoping the serenity of the area could seep into your mind. And it does. For a brief moment, you feel peace. After a few months, de Olid received an order from Cortes to attack from your bases. Suddenly, you hear a shout behind you. A chill of a spear slips into your back. You look down and see its tip slide out and inside your chest. Falling to your knees, you hear the words, "Die, traitor." Left for dead, you make an excruciating turn to look at the sky. You watch the clouds pass as you die, in a pool of blood and guilt

You turn to your brothers, your true allies. Your anger, heavy indignance, and despair drives you mad. You see only red as you slash Spaniards, to their surprise. Aztec civilians gain courage watching you. You spend the last moments of your life killing Spaniards, hoping to make some meaning of it. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

You leave behind your loyalty to the Aztecs and your alliance to the Spanish. You wander into the wilderness, content with dying. Some men find you, starving and broken, and carry you into their village. They too have fled from the war. They hope to build a new community. You become a part of this group. You will always fear the arrival of invaders. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

More Aztecs die at your hands and your allegiance to the Spanish. As the Spaniards continue to take over the city, the Emperor tried to flee. He was captured. He then surrendered. The Spanish, to their joy, have grasped power. You remain with them. As time goes by, you assimilate with the Spanish culture and ways. From sunrise to rest, guilt haunts you, leaving you restless. A once respected warrior, you are treated as a second-class citizen. You eventually marry and have children. Unlike many of your friends and family, you grow old. You tell stories to your children and their children. You pass away in your sleep. [[''Wait there's more''->Credits]]

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