Deadly Baggage

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Set in 1519, the narrative follows Hernan Cortes and his band of Europeans as they journey from Cuba to the Mexican mainland, confronting the Aztec Empire. Driven by ambitions of conquest and wealth, these adventurers viewed themselves as crusaders in a noble cause. Their quest for gold and power was facilitated by advanced weaponry, native disunity, and devastating Old World diseases, which ultimately led to their triumph over the indigenous population. The story explores themes of heroism, greed, and cultural clash.