In this scenario you can choose to be the English, Egyptians, Celts, or Germans. The English, Egyptians, and Celts are large civilizations with strong armies and are all allied with each other. The Germans, on the other hand, are a small civilization located on a small island, however, they have a strong army as well. The "Allies" have personnal vendettas against the Germans, as do the Germans against the "Allies". The object is to take over the rest of the world. I reccomend being the Germans for the greatest test of your abilities. Or if you are if you are a wuss, you can decide to be one of the "Allies".