Ep 2. Through The Walls

In season 1 episode 2 of Rise of Empires: Ottoman titled "Through The Walls," the Ottomans are determined to capture the city of Constantinople. The episode begins with Mehmed II, the sultan of the Ottoman Empire, plotting his strategy to breach the city's impregnable walls.

Mehmed decides to use a massive cannon, known as the "Great Turkish Bombard," which he obtained from a Hungarian engineer named Orban. The cannon was so massive that it took over a month to transport it to the city's walls. Meanwhile, the Byzantine defenders of the city, led by Emperor Constantine XI, prepare for the Ottoman attack by fortifying their defenses.

As the tense standoff continues, Mehmed orders his troops to begin digging a tunnel underneath the walls of the city. The Ottomans work tirelessly to dig the tunnel and eventually reach the other side, where they encounter unexpected resistance from the Byzantine defenders.

The Byzantines launch a counter-attack and manage to kill several Ottoman soldiers. The attack also reveals the Ottomans' position, which prompts the Byzantines to begin digging their own counter-tunnel. The scene is tense as both sides engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse, with each side trying to gain the upper hand.

Meanwhile, Mehmed orders his navy to blockade the city's harbor, cutting off supplies and reinforcements to the Byzantine defenders. The situation inside the city becomes dire as the defenders begin to run out of food and supplies, and some even resort to cannibalism to survive.

As tensions mount inside and outside the city, the Ottoman engineers finally finish building the Great Turkish Bombard, which they begin to fire at the city's walls. The bombard is so powerful that it tears huge holes in the walls, and the Byzantine defenders are forced to retreat into the city's center.

The episode ends with the Ottomans poised to launch a final assault on the city, while the Byzantine defenders prepare for what could be their last stand. The stage is set for an epic confrontation that will decide the fate of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire.

"Through The Walls" is a thrilling episode that showcases the military genius of Mehmed II and the Ottoman Empire's determination to conquer Constantinople. The tension and stakes are high as both sides engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse, with each side trying to outsmart the other. Fans of historical dramas and military history will surely enjoy this gripping episode.