House of Lancaster

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The House of Lancaster emerges as a powerful branch of English royalty. Manors are the backbone of the economy by providing sustainable economic practices. Lancaster military might is of technological advantage and superior tactics on the battlefield. Dismantle enemy formations with potent shock troops then pick them apart with superior ranged infantry.

Civilization Bonuses

• Villagers gather from sheep +20% faster.
• Build Manors to passively generate food and wood.
• Town Centers spawn 4 sheep when built.
• Keeps grant 3 free Earl's Guards when built.
• Active Keeps improve the damage of Earl's Guards and Demilancers.
• Villagers wield short bows when attacking enemy units.
• Ships are -10% cheaper to produce.

Unique Units

• Yeoman: Archer Replacement. Ranged infantry with increased speed and range. Can be upgraded to fire a devastating volley of arrows into the targeted area.
• Hobelar: Horseman Replacement. Cheap and expendable cavalry with high ranged armor.
• Earl's Guard: Man-at-Arms Replacement. Heavy Melee Infantry that periodically throws daggers.
• Demilancer: Special Heavy Cavalry. Accessed only via landmarks, the Demilancer is a durable cavalry unit with low damage.

Unique units

Earl's Guard Hobelar Lord of Lancaster Veteran Demilancer Yeoman

Unique buildings

Abbey of Kings Berkshire Palace Cathedral of St. Thomas King's College Lancaster Castle Manor The White Tower Wynguard Palace

Unique technologies

Admiralty Billmen Burgundian Imports Collar of Esses Condensed Land Practices Exact Militia Program Hill Training Military Tactics Training Muster the Nobles Open Field System Padded Jack Scutage Ships of the Crown Shire Levy Synchronized Shot Throwing Dagger Drills Warwolf Trebuchet

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