User Guide
Carthaginians
With a center of power in the north
African city of Carthage,the Carthagini-
ans controlled a small but powerful empire
in the Mediterranean starting in the 6th
century BC.
• Leader:
General Hannibal
• Culture Group:
Mediterranean
• Aggression Level:
2 (Low)
• Build Preferences:
Naval Units and Trade
• Preferred Government:
Republic
• Shunned Government:
Communism
• Civilization Characteristics:
Seafaring,Industrious
• Unique Unit:
Numidian Mercenary
Celts
The Celts, who originated in central
Europe,formed a culture whose influence
spread to the British Isles,Western Europe,
and south to the Mediterranean prior to
the rise of the Roman Empire.
•
Leader:
King Brennus
• Culture Group:
European
• Aggression Level:
4 (High)
• Build Preferences:
Offensive Land Units,Trade,and Culture
• Preferred Government:
Despotism
• Shunned Government:
Republic
• Civilization Characteristics:
Agricultural,Religious
• Unique Unit:
Gallic Swordsman
New Tribes
Arabs
Originating in central Arabia, the Arabs
are the most dominant Middle Eastern
culture.At certain times during their his-
tory,the Arab empire spread from India in
the east to as far as Spain in the west.
• Leader:
Caliph Abu Bakr
• Culture Group:
Mid Eastern
• Aggression Level:
4 (High)
• Build Preferences:
Growth and Culture
• Preferred Government:
Republic
• Shunned Government:
Despotism
• Civilization Characteristics:
Expansionist,Religious
• Unique Unit:
Ansar Warrior
Byzantines
Also known as the Eastern Roman Empire
the Byzantine Empire was initiated by
Constantine’s move of the capital from
Rome to Constantinople.
• Leader:
Empress Theodora
• Culture Group:
Mediterranean
• Aggression Level:
3 (Moderate)
• Build Preferences:
Defensive Land,
Naval,Trade,Happiness,Culture
• Preferred Government:
Monarchy
• Shunned Government:
Feudalism
• Civilization Characteristics:
Seafaring,Scientific
• Unique Unit:
Dromon
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