Italians
Archer and Naval civilization
- Advancing to the next Age costs -15%
- Foot Archers and Condottieri +1 melee/+1 pierce armor
- Dock and University technologies cost -25%
- Gunpowder Units cost -20%
- Fishing Ships cost -15%
- Unique Units:
- Genoese Crossbowman (Foot Archer), Condottiero (Infantry)
- Unique Techs:
- Silk Road (Trade Units cost -50%)
- Pirotechnia (Hand Cannoneers deal +15% pass through damage and are more accurate)
- Team Bonus:
- Condottiero available at the Barracks in Imperial Age
Unique units
Condottiero Elite Genoese Crossbowman Genoese Crossbowman
Unique technologies
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