Members of each grand alliance will automatically reinforce comrades in battles and there are diplomatic boosts as well. The Han Empire (and all imperial subjects) will be locked in a struggle against the Yellow Turban forces.

The Mandate War – On turn 8, the Mandate War/Yellow Turban Rebellion begins in earnest.

There are some additional concepts worth discussing in general if you’re playing as any of the Han lords as they’ll share most of these mechanics and outcomes: Mandate of Heaven: General mechanics overview

Lu Zhi – This famous scholar collects books for his Great Library.

Dong Zhuo – The would-be tyrant is yet to gain notoriety (and weight), but he’ll have several important events to help him consolidate power.

Sun Jian – The leader of the Sun family starts next to Cao Cao and his dad which can lead to some conflicts.

Cao Cao – The ambitious general and Hero of Chaos starts further in the south.

Liu Bei – A distant member of the imperial clan who starts Mandate of Heaven‘s campaign as a humble sandal maker just mustering a ragtag force.

Liu Chong – A scion of the Han Dynasty and the Prince of Chen.

We also have several mini-guides featuring each of the factions that are part of Total War: Three Kingdoms – Mandate of Heaven‘s campaign: Will the people bow under Heaven and the Yellow Sky? Mandate of Heaven: Han factions mini-guides Zhang Jue and the Yellow Turbans – As Zhang Jue and his brothers, you can command the peasantry to establish your hegemony. Liu Hong and the Han Empire guide – The Han Emperor has to contend with corrupt eunuchs and power blocs, all while ensuring that the Han Dynasty does not collapse.

Official review – Mandate of Heaven promises a lot in store for Total War: Three Kingdoms fans, but does it deliver? Total War: Three Kingdoms – Mandate of Heaven guides and features hub

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