User Guide
Ottomans
At the height of their power,the Ottomans
controlled lands in southwest Asia,north-
east Africa,and southern Europe.Founded
in the 13th century AD, the Ottoman
Empire’s conquests included the Mamluks
of Africa and the Christian kingdoms of
Europe.
• Leader:
Sultan Osman
• Culture Group:
Mid Eastern
• Aggression Level:
3 (Moderate)
• Build Preferences:
Artillery Units and Happiness
• Preferred Government:
Republic
• Shunned Government:
Despotism
• Civilization Characteristics:
Industrious,Scientific
• Unique Unit:
Sipahi
Portugal
The Portuguese dominated exploration
and were the first civilization to map out
the continent of Africa.With the discovery
of the New World the Portuguese Empire
rivaled Spain.
• Leader:
Prince Henry
• Culture Group:
European
• Aggression Level:
3 (Moderate)
• Build Preferences:
Naval,Wealth,Trade,Explore
• Preferred Government:
Democracy
• Shunned Government:
Fascism
• Civilization Characteristics:
Seafaring,Expansionist
• Unique Unit:
Carrack
Mongols
The ancient Mongol Empire covered an
area from the Black Sea in the west to the
South China Sea in the east. It included
the present-day countries of Iraq and Iran,
as well as parts of Russia and China.
• Leader:
Ghenghis Khan Temujin
• Culture Group:
Asian
• Aggression Level:
5 (Very High)
• Build Preferences:
Offensive Land Units and Production
• Preferred Government:
Despotism
• Shunned Government:
Democracy
• Civilization Characteristics:
Expansionist,Militaristic
• Unique Unit:
Keshik
Netherlands
The Dutch colonized much of Southeast
Asia (“Dutch East Indies”) and played a
major role in the Age of Discovery as
European nations searched for an Eastern
route to tap into the riches of India
and Asia.
• Leader:
King William
• Culture Group:
European
• Aggression Level:
2 (Low)
• Build Preferences:
Naval,Defensive Land,Production
• Preferred Government:
Monarchy
• Shunned Government:
Despotism
• Civilization Characteristics:
Seafaring,Agricultural
• Unique Unit:
Swiss Mercenary
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