Basil II, Byzantine Campaign, Age of Empire II

I’ll give a few feedback notes:

1: Indeed the map is quite pretty.
2: Objectives, mission layout and story seem quite interesting.
3: You mentioned not being able to train the legionary at the barracks… I believe that has something to do with the fact that the legionary is an upgrade of the militia-line. I would suggest making an effect force researching the legionary for player 1 and see what happens there.
4: If you wish to add color to the dialogue, you can add image at the beginning of the dialogue. for example:

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