Hello again everyone, I previously posted two new civilizations along with their unique units and gameplay mechanics, which might arrive next year since these are civilizations that players have been requesting (myself included). Unfortunately, I couldn’t add the other missing civilization due to lack of time and space. This time, I bring you the Italian civilization with its unique mechanics and units specific to each kingdom. I hope you like it, and as always, any constructive feedback is welcome.
Italian Merchant Republics:
The Italian merchant republics are divided into several kingdoms, each with its own cultural aspects and attributes that grant your civilization a certain prestige, both economic and military. The era advancement system is based on alliances with the Italian republics, and instead of unique or distinctive buildings, each Italian kingdom sends you a construction cart, which automatically builds a pawnshop. You can use this pawnshop to strengthen your finances by investing and receiving double the resources over time, thus generating a rich and robust economy.
Unique Building:
Monte di Pietà (A unique Italian building that allows you to invest one resource to generate more of another. It also features exclusive technologies to generate higher income and further reduce interest rates. You can own a maximum of three pawn shops; if one is destroyed, you can bring another one from your city center for an additional fee).
Unique Units:
Mounted Spy (unique Italian explorer who uses a long dagger with a bonus against other explorers, has the ability of stealth to avoid being seen by the enemy).
Cardinal (italian unique priest that heals units faster than a basic monk, radiates an aura that slows down the attack of enemy units).
Venetian Merchant (The Venetian Merchant is a significantly improved version of the Merchant. Not only is he much faster, but he also generates 70% to 75% more gold per trip.)
Venetian Galley (replaces the warship, It is notable for its gigantic long-range siege attack, firing from the bow instead of using the side cannons).
System of Republics to Advance Through the Ages:
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- Feudal Age
Republic of Verona:
Urban Militia (Unique italian archer created in blocks of 5 in the city center or outposts; outposts and city centers receive +1 ranged damage). (Republic of Verona)
Republic of Lucca:
Architect (Architects use more efficient blueprints and logistical tools, which allows them to construct buildings faster and more effectively, generating a 20% discount on the cost of all buildings. They can also repair siege engines almost instantly thanks to modern measuring instruments. Finally, architects can gather resources, albeit more slowly than a regular villager. You can have a maximum of six architects.) (Republic of Lucca)
kingdom of Nápoles:
Neapolitan Shipyards (your docks operate and repair ships 40% faster, and technologies cost 30% fewer resources; fishing boats are upgraded to the Gozo boat, a vessel that gathers food faster). (kingdom of Nápoles)
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- Castle Age
Republic of Genoa:
Genoese Crossbowmen (serves as a versatile projectile unit with high damage that is effective against all types of targets) (ranged units are created 20% faster). (Republic of Genova)
Republic of Siena:
Aegis Hammer (powerful soldier that resists ranged attacks thanks to its large shield, has bonus against buildings) (infantry is created 20% faster). (Republic of Siena)
Duchy of Milan:
Milanese Arsenal (arsenal upgrades are 50% cheaper, and the Blacksmiths generate an aura that increases the creation speed of siege workshops if built nearby; unlocks the small bombard). (Duchy of Milan)
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- Imperial Age
Republic of Florence:
Condottiero (Melee infantry with bonus against gunpowder and siege units). (Republic of Florence)
Ranseur (powerful lancer who has a bonus against cavalry and receives little damage from it, uses a deadly polearm attack against cavalry). (Republic of Florence)
Republic of Venice:
Schiavoni (An expensive but powerful mercenary who can alternate between melee and ranged combat, he wields a Schiavona sword which grants him excellent melee attack, although he is also skilled in the use of the arquebus for ranged attacks). (Republic of Venice)
Stradioti (mercenary heavy cavalry unit that uses shield and lance. An excellent melee attacker with good mobility and stamina, ideal for flanking or eliminating artillery, though also effective against any other unit). (Republic of Venice)
Pontifical States:
Pontifical Guard (Powerful halberdier with bonus against infantry, It has an ability that absorbs enemy damage received by allied units). (Pontifical States)
Pontifical Lancer (Powerful cavalry with lance, possesses an ability called Lances Clash that launches enemy units, inflicting stun damage). (Pontifical States)
Base Units:
Barracks:
Pikeman
Man-At-Arms
Archery Range:
Archer
Crossbowman
Hand Gunner
Stable:
Horseman
Knight
Siege Workshop:
Ram
Springald
Trebuchet
Siege Tower
Mangonel
Bombard (slow and expensive cannon but with a devastating attack effective against everything).
