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Plunge all of Christendom into war at the bidding of the Pope.
Slay all those infidels who dare stand in the way of the might of the Ottoman Empire.
Crush any who would question the Mandate from Heaven handed to the Ming Dynasty.

EUIV lets you control the past, whether you wish to re-enact as historically as possible, restore long dead empires, or spread chaos through the land. If you're into history, RTS games, or destroying an entire culture to replace it with your own, this is the game for you.