The Age series, Age of Empires and Age of Mythology, transports players to a time when heroes did battle with monsters of legend or when human civilized their circumstance. Taking on the role of one of ancient civilizations, players guide their people to greatness by commanding all aspects of their empire: gathering resources, raising massive armies, waging war against enemies, establishing profitable trade routes, building new settlements, enhancing production or military might with improvements, exploring new frontiers, and advancing through four distinct ages.