French
The French deploy powerful cavalry units and can boost production in fortified positions. Enemies must be prepared to withstand the charges of powerful Royal Knights and other armored units.
Civilization Bonuses
- Royal Knights in the Feudal Age (II).
- Town Centers work rate increased per age up +15%, +15%, +20%, +25%.
- Resource drop off buildings -50% cheaper.
- Economic technologies are -35% cheaper.
- Trade Posts are revealed on the minimap.
- Traders can return Food, Wood, or Gold to Markets.
- Trade Ships return +20% resources.
- Blacksmiths grant melee damage technologies for free after each age up.
Unique units
Unique buildings
Chamber of Commerce College of Artillery Guild Hall Notre Dame Red Palace Royal Institute School of Cavalry
Unique technologies
Cantled Saddles Chivalry Crossbow Stirrups Enlistment Incentives Gambesons Long Guns Merchant Guilds Royal Bloodlines
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