Egyptians
The Egyptians have good infantry and fast cavalry. Other nations have stronger units in these fields, but the Egyptians balance this by being able to create units faster and at lower costs. Well trained Egyptian archers have better range than other nations, but no catapults are available to the Egyptian army.
Special attributes
- Desert riders - Gives camels and chariots 20% hit point bonus
Experienced Egyptian riders are trained in the difficult desert conditions, making them more resistant. - Egyptian architects - Gives 25% bonus to hit points of the base
Egyptian architects have designed and built the worlds greatest wonders like the Pyramids, The Sphinx and the Alexandria Lighthouse, these buildings have survived the test of time, and indicate the Egyptians wisdom and knowledge. - Nile abundance - Reduces peasants and infantry creation cost by 15%
Every year the Nile floods the great plains, creating a rich and fertile farmland, crops are plentiful making feeding the Egyptian army easy, and therefore the army is cheaper to maintain.
Upgrades
| Icon | Name | Description | Avail. | Cost | Invention time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharaohs Grace | Improves peasant and militia hit points by 10 and reduces by 15% unit Invention time The Pharaoh is satisfied with the actions of his people, he gives them greater privileges, they happily rally to his call to arms |
1 | 75 | 5 | |
| Plagues of Egypt | Reduces unit invention time by 25% The Egyptian army, like the Egyptian plagues floods their enemies, crushing them with its numbers |
2 | 250 | 10 | |
| Master Camel Training | Improves camel speed by 1 and attack strength by 3 Camels, are found wandering the desert, and tamed, the bond created allowed the Egyptians to provide superior training to the camels |
3 | 200 | 10 | |
| Fata Morgana Resistance | Increases archer and archer chariot attack range by 35 Egyptian archers undergo training in the desert, where they have to learn to distinguish reality from mirages. Therefore they are eagle-eyed |
4 | 350 | 12 | |
| Diamond Mines | Increases hit points of all elite units by 25 The discovery and exploitation of the diamond mines allows the elite classes to expand their wealth and increase their standard of living |
5 | 650 | 15 |
Romans
The Romans are the most aggressive nation available. The Romans have very strong legions, cavalry and catapults. The only weaknesses they have are their archers and having only 3 defensive slots available.
Special attributes
- Roman wolf descendants - Improves infantry attack speed by 20%
Romans are proud of their origins, which according to legend, began with two brothers brought up by the wolf. The Romans believe that in their veins is still the blood of the wolf, so they attack their enemies with even greater fierceness. - Ballistics - Improves catapult attack strength by 5 and improves range by 20 points
Roman achievements In ballistics are unrivalled in the ancient world, nobody can rival their accuracy and precision. - Skilled javelin throwers - Adds 2 points to attack and improves javelin throwers range by 30
The training system includes the Roman Spearmen, they are at their most powerful in a defensive role.
Upgrades
| Icon | Name | Description | Avail. age | Cost | Invention time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conscription | Decreases cost of legionary by 10 and reduces its invention time by 10% Conscription allows the Romans to gather their forces quickly and cheaply |
1 | 150 | 10 | |
| Better steel armor | Increases attack resistance of legionary and cavalry by 2 The Romans manage to develop a new, more durable steel, so they can equip their units with new armor |
2 | 250 | 15 | |
| Testudo | Increases legionary resistance for piercing attack by 3 Conceived by the Roman army, testudo allows the Legionnaires to increase their defense against archery attacks |
3 | 320 | 16 | |
| Improved Catapults | Increases catapult hit points by 15 and increases protection against normal attacks by 2 Seeing the invaluable role catapults play in battle, Roman Engineers clad the catapults in metal, making them harder to destroy |
4 | 500 | 15 | |
| Veterans | Increases hit points of legionary and cavalry by 15 and increases their attack strength by 3 The Romans have fought on many fronts, their soldiers have a remarkable prowess in battle |
5 | 1000 | 25 |
Carthaginians
The Carthaginians are merchants, this allows them to raise funds quickly to build their armies. They use powerful War Elephants and the cost of producing defensive units is lower than other nations.
Special attributes
- Trade - Increases income by 30%
Carthage builds their power on trade. Thanks to that their income is higher than income of other nations. - Fanaticism - Increases attack strength of infantry by 4
Going through the cold Alps to attack the enemy from behind? Only the Carthaginians are capable of such cunning. Their fanaticism is also reflected in battle, where they fight with even greater fierceness. - Greed - Reduces defensive unit cost by 25%
Having filled their treasuries, the Carthaginians are inclined to defend their strongholds with a greater ferocity.
Upgrades
| Icon | Name | Description | Avail. age | Cost | Invention time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower taxes | Reduces new defensive slot cost by 30% The rich Carthaginian state reduced taxes, this results in lower construction costs |
1 | 150 | 5 | |
| Flaming arrows | Increases attack strength of archers and ballistas by 3 The Carthaginians attack with flaming arrows during sea battles. Later this technique is used during battles on land |
2 | 250 | 10 | |
| Sea transport of reinforcements | Decreases infantry and archers invention time by 40% The Carthaginians are skilled seamen, and some of their troops are transported by sea |
3 | 350 | 15 | |
| Master war elephant training | Reduces war elephant creation time by 25% and increases their hit points by 20% The Carthaginians realize the advantages of using war elephants during the battle. Therefore, they pay great attention to their training, so the elephants are even stronger and their training time is shorter |
4 | 1000 | 20 | |
| Armored trunks | War elephant attacks pierce all armors The Carthaginians had the idea to armour their war elephants. Therefore the elephant attacks are so powerful that all enemy armors are pierced |
5 | 750 | 15 |
Greeks
The Greeks are a sustainable nation. They do not have any one distinguishing unit beyond their mysterious archers, who guard their fortresses. However, almost all the units that are available can be trained up to the maximum level.
Special attributes
- Greek Elites - Gives 15 extra hit points every elite unit and adds 3 to their attack
Being an elite in Greece means a lot, and is associated with great pride and standing, this pride transfers to the elite troops. - Twelve Olympians - Gives 3 point bonus to the armor of the base
Greek temples are protected by the powers of the Gods, their blessing makes it hard to destroy the fortified walls of all Greek buildings under the Gods protection. - Olympus Temple - Adds additional defensive slot
Construction of an Olympic Gods Temple pleases the Gods and allows an additional defensive slot.
Upgrades
| Icon | Name | Description | Avail. age | Cost | Invention time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hephaestus weapons and armor | Infantry and cavalry armor strength is increased by 1 and attack by 2 The Greeks invented the technique of casting bronze armor, allowing them to improve their weapons and armor |
1 | 150 | 6 | |
| Apollo's Accuracy | Increases archers attack strength by 3 Inspired by the God Apollo, archers send their arrows with greater accuracy |
2 | 150 | 10 | |
| Dionysus horses | Increases cavalry hit points by 15% The keeper of horses - Dionysus - gives a blessing to Greek horsemen to ride the mighty horses |
3 | 350 | 10 | |
| Thunderbolts of Zeus | Adds 30 points to splash attack of ballista Missiles fired from the ballistas fall like the thunderbolts of Zeus, wounding greater numbers of enemies |
4 | 600 | 10 | |
| Spartan Training | Increases infantry hit points by 20, increases attack strength by 2 and armor by 1 Sparta is famous for its heavy, but effective training of it’s soldiers. But thanks to these skills the morale of the troops is higher |
5 | 1000 | 20 |