 Set in the late 16th century , the first act of the single @-@ player campaign begins with the player in the role of Morgan Black — of the Knights of Saint John — defending the last stronghold on Malta from Sahin " The Falcon " of the Ottoman Empire ( in a telling of the Great Siege of Malta ) . Morgan is ordered by his superior Alain Magnan to hold Sahin on the beach , which he manages to do until the Ottomans bring up their great bombards . Morgan then lights a signal fire to call in supporting cavalry led by Alain , who drive the Turks back and they defend the base . 
