The Asian Dynasties

The WarChiefs and The Asian Dynasties Game Information
Information about the Asian civilizations

The British Civilization

The British Empire played a huge role in settling the New World and was a major player during the time period in which Age Of Empires 3 is set. The formidable strength of the Royal Navy and their well-disciplined troops which gave them the superiority needed to support a global empire with colonies all far-flung over the world.

Read about their historical interaction and significance here on Wikipedia.

Civilization Bonus: Earns a free Settler for each Manor House built
Unique Units: Longbowman & Rockets
Royal Guard Units: Musketeer & Hussar

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The Dutch Civilization

The Dutch Empire was a notable factor during the time period in which AoE3 is set. During this time period, the Dutch built up a considerable empire around the world via excellent shipping, navigation, and trading. Colonies ranged from the East Indies to the Caribbean. Dutch merchants financed Explorers to undertake vast explorations in hopes of discovering new sources of wealth and chart the new, unknown world. The Dutch Golden Age saw a great wealth, affluence, and power centralized in their domain.

Read about their historical interaction and significance here on Wikipedia.

Civilization Bonus: Villagers cost Coin & Banks produce Coin
Unique Units: Fluyt, Envoy, & Ruyter
Royal Guard Units: Halberdier & Ruyter

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The French Civilization

The French Empire played a deciding and pivotal role in the settlement of North America. Their alliances with native tribes and initial settlement successes were a testiment to their resilience. Despite initial success, the French Empire wasn't as interested in developing their colonies like other nations were. Over the course of time and conflict, their colonies were overtaken or sold off to pay for wars raging in Europe. Though they ended off with little, their early contributions and significance were of great proportions.

Read about their historical interaction and significance here on Wikipedia.

Civilization Bonus: Coureur de Bois are stronger and better than other Settlers
Unique Units: Coureur de Bois & Cuirassier
Royal Guard Units: Skirmisher & Cuirassier

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The German Civilization

The German Empire played a minor role in colonizing and discovering the New World but did play an important part in Europe and the conflicts that took place there. These conflicts involving other major powers were of great significance. The wars in the colonies were secondary to these European wars, though colonies did play a vital role by supplying goods to their homeland. Ports and colonies abroad were good often used as bargaining chips when settling treaties.

Read about their historical interaction and significance here on Wikipedia.

Civilization Bonus: Free Uhlans arrive with most Home City shipments
Unique Units: Uhlan, War Wagon, Settler Wagon, & Doppelsoldner
Royal Guard Units: Skirmisher & Uhlan

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The Ottoman Civilization

The Ottoman Empire played a non-existant role in colonizing and discovering the New World but it's location and size lead it to be a major player amongst the European powers. During struggles with and against other European nations, the Ottoman Empire grew and being of great significance to European history. They fought with great resilience and effectiveness against other rival powers throughout south-eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea.

Read about their historical interaction and significance here on Wikipedia.

Civilization Bonus: Settlers spawn for free from Town Center
Unique Units: Janisary, Abus Gun, Galley, & Great Bombard
Royal Guard Units: Grenadier & Hussar

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The Portuguese Civilization

The Portuguese Empire played a major role in colonizing and charting new uncharted territory. Expert navigation and seamanship brought their nation to the forefront as they mapped and settled territory from South American all along the African coast and on to India. Trade and transportation of goods throughout these colonies became a very profitable venture, which in turn, produced the revenue needed for further exploration.

Read about their historical interaction and significance here on Wikipedia.

Civilization Bonus: Free Covered Wagon with each new Age
Unique Units: Cassadore & Organ Gun
Royal Guard Units: Musketeer & Dragoon

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The Russian Civilization

The Russian Empire played a major role as a power in Europe, but also the lesser role in colonizing North America. Initial interest in colonization was to profit from goods, namely furs; but due to transportation costs, profit was marginable. Russian colonies in North American stretched throughout Alaska, down the Pacific coast to California. Russia sold her North American interests off to the USA.

Read about their historical interaction and significance here on Wikipedia.

Civilization Bonus: Settlers and Infantry are trained in groups
Unique Units: Strelet, Cossack, & Oprichnik
Royal Guard Units: Grenadier & Cavalry Archer

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The Spanish Civilization

The Spanish Empire played a deciding role the colonizing and discovery of North America, in addition to their role as a power in Europe.but also the lesser role in colonizing North America. Initial interest in settling and discovering the New World was based off charting new land and acquiring gold. Throughout extensive interaction with the native tribes in the Caribbean and South America, the Spanish amassed great wealth which they shipped back to their homeland via the reknown Spanish Galleons.

Read about their historical interaction and significance here on Wikipedia.

Civilization Bonus: Earns Home City shipments faster
Unique Units: Rodelero, Lancers, & War Dogs
Royal Guard Units: Pikeman, Rodelero, & Lancer

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