Countries
Here are listed all known major and minor civilizations. Major civilizations are playable, whereas minor ones are not. There are currently 7 major civilizations and an unknown amount of minor civilizations. The effects of major civilizations on the player's game are not currently known. Each civilization is led by a Leader.
Major Civilizations
Assyria
Led by Ashurbanipal (fierce tactician).
Bonus:
- +2 Orders per Unit Killed
- [All Cities] All new Units start with Focus I
Starting techs:
- Ironworking
- Administration
- Sovereignty
Starting laws:
- Primogeniture
Unique buildings:
- Shrine of Ninurta
- Shrine of Nuska
- Shrine of Shamahs
- Shrine of Ashur
Unique units:
- Battering Ram
- Siege Tower
Ruling families:
- Sargonid
- Tudiya
- Adasi
- Erishum
Babylonia
Led by Nebuchadnezzar (Prosperous Scholar).
Bonus:
- [All Cities]: +2 Science/Year, +20% Growth. Treasure: +2 Culture
Starting techs:
- Trapping
- Administration
- Rhetoric
Unique buildings:
- Shrine of Nabu
- Shrine of Ishtar
- Shrine of Ereshkigal
- Shrine of Marduk
Unique units:
- Camel Rider
- Camel Lancer
Ruling families:
- Kassite
- Chaldean
- Isin
- Amorite
Carthage
Led by Dido (Inspired Diplomat).
Bonus:
- New Cities: +100 Science
- [All Cities]: +50% Gold Income
Starting techs:
- Stonecutting
- Trapping
- Military Drill
Starting laws:
- Primogeniture
Unique buildings:
- Shrine of Melqart
- Shrine of Astarte
- Shrine of Eshmun
- Shrine of Tanit
Unique units:
- Mahout
- Howdah
Ruling families:
- Barcid
- Magonid
- Hannonid
- Didonian
Egypt
Led by Hatsheput (Inspired Builder) at game start.
Bonus:
- +400 Stone
- [All Cities] + 50% from farm on river, +50% from quarry on river
Starting techs:
- Ironmaking
- Divination
- Labour Force
Starting laws:
- Primogeniture
Unique buildings:
- Shrine of Ra.
- Shrine of Osiris
- Shrine of Isis
- Shrine of Neith
Unique units:
- Light Chariot
- Kushiite Cavalry
Ruling families:
- Ramesside
- Amarna
- Thutmonid
- Saite
Greece
Led by Phillip II. (Bold Commander) at game start.
Bonus:
- Unlocks Olympics
- [All Cities]: +4 Culture/Year, -25% Cost for Settlers
Staring techs:
- Ironworking
- Stonecutting
- Drama
Starting laws:
- Primogeniture
Unique buildings:
- Shrine of Athena
- Shrine of Poseidon
- Shrine of Hades
- Shrine of Zeus
Unique units:
- Hopite
- Phalangite
Ruling families:
Persia
Led by Cyrus (Hardy Hero)at game start.
Bonus:
- +50% Harvest Production
- [All Cities]: Pastures: +0.5 Orders, -25% Cost for Ranged Units
Starting techs:
- Ironworking
- Trapping
- Husbandry
Starting laws:
- Primogeniture
Unique buildings:
- Shrine of Atar
- Shrine of Mithra
- Shrine of Anahita
- Shrine of Tishtrya
Unique units:
- Palton Cavalry
- Cataphract Archer
Families:
- Sasanid
- Mhranid
- Arsacid
- Achaemenid
Rome
Led by Romulus (Warlike Oligarch) at game start.
Bonus:
- +1 Fatigue Limit
- +100% exp for all units during combat
- [All cities] + 2 Training per year
Starting techs:
- Ironworking
- Divination
- Aristocracy
Starting laws:
- Primogeniture
Unique buildings:
- Shrine of Mars
- Shrine of Venus
- Shrine of Vulcan
- Shrine of Diana
Unique units:
- Hastatus
- Legionary
Ruling families:
- Julius
- Claudius
- Fabius
- Valerius