Game PC Rise of Nations User Manual

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Rise of Nations™ is a real-time strategy game that spans all history. Start with

a single city in the Ancient Age; gather resources; build an infrastructure;

research technologies; construct Wonders of the World such as the Pyramids

and the Eiffel Tower; and expand your military might across the world,

conquering hostile nations with bombers, battleships, and tanks—all over

your lunch hour!

In Rise of Nations there are:

18 Nations—each with special abilities and unique military units.

Over a hundred military units operating on the ground, sea, and air—

Over two dozen buildings with upgrades and technologies that will take

14 Wonders of the World—the Terra Cotta Army, the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel

More than a dozen map types, ranging from the Amazon Rainforest to

Conquer the World campaign—a linked series of dozens of scenarios.

Safety Warning

About Photosensitive Seizures

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain

visual images, including  ashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even

people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition

that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games.

These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered

vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confu-

sion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness

or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.

Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.

Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms—children and

teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures.

The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following

precautions:

• Play in a well-lit room.

• Do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued.

If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor

before playing.

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Rise of Nations™ is a real-time strategy game that spans all history. Start with

a single city in the Ancient Age; gather resources; build an infrastructure;

research technologies; construct Wonders of the World such as the Pyramids

and the Eiffel Tower; and expand your military might across the world,

conquering hostile nations with bombers, battleships, and tanks—all over

your lunch hour!

In Rise of Nations there are:

18 Nations—each with special abilities and unique military units.

Over a hundred military units operating on the ground, sea, and air—

from Hoplites to Frigates to Helicopters.

Over two dozen buildings with upgrades and technologies that will take

your nation from a small City to an Information Age society.

14 Wonders of the World—the Terra Cotta Army, the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel

Tower. Each gives your nation special bonuses.

More than a dozen map types, ranging from the Amazon Rainforest to

the Himalayas to the Nile Delta.

Conquer the World campaign—a linked series of dozens of scenarios.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GAME INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 3

GETTING HELP............................................................................................... 3

GAME INTERFACE........................................................................................... 4

Command Palette....................................................................................................6

UNITS........................................................................................................... 9

Creating Units .........................................................................................................9

Selecting Units.........................................................................................................9

Moving Units......................................................................................................... 10

Unit Waypoints...................................................................................................... 10

Attacking .............................................................................................................. 10

Health Bar............................................................................................................. 10

RESOURCES.................................................................................................. 11

Common Resources ...............................................................................................11

Rare Resources ......................................................................................................14

Ruins ....................................................................................................................14

BUILDINGS...................................................................................................15

City ......................................................................................................................15

Library ................................................................................................................. 16

Market...................................................................................................................17

Temple................................................................................................................. 18

Resource Enhancement Buildings...........................................................................18

Military Buildings..................................................................................................20

Forti cations .........................................................................................................24

Wonders of the World............................................................................................ 25

GAME CONCEPTS ......................................................................................... 26

Visibility ............................................................................................................... 26

National Border.....................................................................................................26

City Capture.......................................................................................................... 27

Attrition Damage ...................................................................................................27

MULTIPLAYER GAMES...................................................................................28

Multiplayer Connections ........................................................................................28

Multiplayer Game Setup.........................................................................................29

CONQUER THE WORLD ................................................................................. 30

How to Play Conquer the World..............................................................................30

CONQUER THE WORLD STRATEGIC MAP..........................................................32

Tribute ................................................................................................................. 34

Supply Centers...................................................................................................... 34

Support Armies..................................................................................................... 34

The Overrun Attack................................................................................................ 34

RISE OF NATIONS STRATEGIC OVERVIEW ........................................................35

CREDITS ..................................................................................................... 36

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................................................................................37

GAME INSTALLATION

Insert your Microsoft® Rise of Nations CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

On the Setup screen, click Express Install for a default installation without

further prompting. Or if you want to install the game to a location other than

the default, click Install and follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: Throughout this manual, “click” refers to using the left button on your

mouse. If you need to use the right mouse button, it will be speci cally called

out as “right-click.”

GETTING HELP

Rollover Help

Rise of Nations has extensive in-game rollover Help. Move the pointer over

any object and Help text appears in the lower-left portion of the screen. Help

text can be cycled between low, medium, and high levels of detail.

Tutorial

To begin the tutorials, click Learn to Play on the Main Menu. Beginning

players should start with “Boadicea.” Experienced real-time strategy players

may start with the “Quick Learn” tutorial.

Key Commands

Refer to the Quick Reference Card for a list of the basic key commands. To

see a full list of Key Commands and customize your key commands, select

Hotkeys in the Options & Pro les menu.

Help on the Web

To learn more about Rise of Nations, visit www.riseofnationsinsider.com.

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GAME INSTALLATION

Insert your Microsoft® Rise of Nations CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

On the Setup screen, click Express Install for a default installation without

further prompting. Or if you want to install the game to a location other than

the default, click Install and follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: Throughout this manual, “click” refers to using the left button on your

mouse. If you need to use the right mouse button, it will be speci cally called

out as “right-click.”

GETTING HELP

Rollover Help

Rise of Nations has extensive in-game rollover Help. Move the pointer over

any object and Help text appears in the lower-left portion of the screen. Help

text can be cycled between low, medium, and high levels of detail.

Tutorial

To begin the tutorials, click Learn to Play on the Main Menu. Beginning

players should start with “Boadicea.” Experienced real-time strategy players

may start with the “Quick Learn” tutorial.

Key Commands

Refer to the Quick Reference Card for a list of the basic key commands. To

see a full list of Key Commands and customize your key commands, select

Hotkeys in the Options & Pro les menu.

Help on the Web

To learn more about Rise of Nations, visit www.riseofnationsinsider.com.

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GAME INTERFACE

Minimap — Diagram of the main game map, showing the

locations of all known buildings, units, and rare resources.

Advanced Options — Click to toggle advanced controls

in Command Palette on/off.

Next Military — Click to  nd the next military unit.

Command Palette —Depending

on the unit or building selected,

commands may be issued and

technologies/upgrades researched

here. See page 6.

Resource Display —

The amount and gather

rate of your resources.

Pause — Click to pause game.

Game Clock — Displays the

elapsed game time.

Help Text

Resource Infrastructure

Controlled Rare Resources

Game Events/Chat

Nation/Age

Commerce Limit —

The maximum resource

gather rate.

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Unit/Building Display — Shows attributes of a

selected unit or building.

Objectives — Game Objectives/ Victory Conditions.

Population Limit — Current and maximum

number of unit

s.

City Limit Indicator — Current and

maximum number of Cities.

Help Text Detail — Click to cycle low,

medium, and high Help text le

vels.

Game Menu — Change game

options, save and load games,

or quit.

Data Display

Signal O

ther Player —

Sends a  ashing signal to

other play

ers.

Diplomacy — Click

to access the pop-up

Diplomacy Panel.

Chat — Click or press

ENTER to chat with other

play

ers.

Data Display Button —

Click to cycle through game

dat

a that appears in the

lower-right game screen.

Idle Citizen — If button is lit, click to  nd idle Citizen.

Current Research/

Building Progress

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Command Palette

Orders are issued from this palette to your Citizens, military, and other units.

If a building is selected, upgrades or new technologies may also be

researched here.

Citizen Command Palette

Citizens gather resources as well as create and repair buildings. Click a Citizen

to access the Citizen Command Palette in the lower-left corner.

Move

Moves Citizen to location indicated by clicking the main game

map or minimap

. If another unit is clicked, that unit will follow

the  rst unit ordered to Move.

Attack

Citizen will attack next enemy unit/building clicked.

Note: Cit

izens have limited attack capabilities.

Alarm

Click to garrison selected Citizens in the nearest City or

Forti cation.

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Buildings

Click to access the menu that lets your Citizen build resource-

g

athering and other commerce structures such as Farms

and Mines. Note: The more Citizens you have constructing

a building, the faster it is built.

Military Buildings

Click to access the menu that allows your Citizen to build

milit

ary structures such as Barracks and Forts.

Wonders

Click to access the menu that allows your Citizen to build

Wonders of the World such as the Pyramids.

Repair

Select a Citizen, click this button, and then click a damaged

building that requires rep

air.

Auto Explore

Click to have a unit randomly search unexplored regions.

Auto Transport

Selected units automatically cross water by building transport

ships. Click to cycle on or off. This ability requires sufcient

Science technology and the construction of a Dock.

Halt

Selected Citizens stop their current task.

Garrison

Select a Citizen(s), click this button, and then click a City, Tower,

or Fort to mov

e them inside for greater defense. Garrisoned

units increase the attack strength of these structures.

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Military Unit Command Palette

Military units defend your nation and may attack enemy nations’ units and

buildings. Click a military unit to access the Military Unit Command Palette in

the lower-left corner of the game screen.

Move

Moves unit to location indicated by clicking main game map or

the minimap. If another unit is clicked, that unit will follow the

 rst unit ordered to Move.

Attack

Unit will attack next enemy unit/building clicked. If a location

is clicked on the map instead, the unit will perform an Attack

Move, engaging any enemies encountered along the way.

Note: Military units are effective against speci c types of

opposing military units (see back cover for details).

Garrison

Select a military unit(s), click this button, and then click a City,

Tower, or Fort to move them inside for greater defense and

healing/repair rates. Garrisoned units increase the attack

strength of these structures. Units may also garrison inside the

buildings that created them to heal, but they cannot attack until

they emerge and reengage an enemy.

UNITS

There are three basic unit types in Rise of Nations: Citizen, military, and

special. Citizens (see also Scholars and Caravans, page 13) gather resources,

construct and repair buildings, and in a limited fashion defend your nation

and attack enemies. Military units attack enemy units and buildings and

defend your nation. Depending on the type of military unit, they may operate

on land, sea, or air. Special units are those with additional powers; they are

Generals, Spies, Scouts, and Supply Wagons.

To view a unit’s properties, click it. The unit’s strength, armor and, if

applicable, range, appear in the Unit/Building Display.

Creating Units

Units are created by selecting a unit-producing building and then clicking a

unit button that appears in the Command Palette. Several units may be

queued for production by clicking their button multiple times.

Selecting Units

To select a single unit, click it.

To select a group of units, click and drag the pointer over multiple units or

hold SHIFT and click individual units. If you select a group containing military

and non-military units, only the military units will be selected.

To select all of one type of unit on the map, double-click that unit.

Groups

To create a group of units, select the units you want to include in the group,

and then press CTRL+0–9 or CTRL+F1–F8. The units in the group can then be

selected by pressing their associated number or F key.

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UNITS

There are three basic unit types in Rise of Nations: Citizen, military, and

special. Citizens (see also Scholars and Caravans, page 13) gather resources,

construct and repair buildings, and in a limited fashion defend your nation

and attack enemies. Military units attack enemy units and buildings and

defend your nation. Depending on the type of military unit, they may operate

on land, sea, or air. Special units are those with additional powers; they are

Generals, Spies, Scouts, and Supply Wagons.

To view a unit’s properties, click it. The unit’s strength, armor and, if

applicable, range, appear in the Unit/Building Display.

Creating Units

Units are created by selecting a unit-producing building and then clicking a

unit button that appears in the Command Palette. Several units may be

queued for production by clicking their button multiple times.

Selecting Units

To select a single unit, click it.

To select a group of units, click and drag the pointer over multiple units or

hold SHIFT and click individual units. If you select a group containing military

and non-military units, only the military units will be selected.

To select all of one type of unit on the map, double-click that unit.

Groups

To create a group of units, select the units you want to include in the group,

and then press CTRL+0–9 or CTRL+F1–F8. The units in the group can then be

selected by pressing their associated number or F key.

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Moving Units

To move a unit or group of units, select the unit or group of units, and then

right-click the location on the map where you want them to move. You may

also right-click a location on the minimap to move selected units.

Unit Waypoints

You may move selected units along a de ned pathway through waypoints.

Set this path by selecting a unit or group of units and then holding SHIFT as

you right-click destinations on the map.

Attacking

To attack an enemy building or unit, select a unit or group of units, and then

right-click the opponent’s units or building you want attacked.

An Attack Move may also be issued when units move to a location, attacking

any enemies encountered along the way. To order an Attack Move, select a

unit or group of units, click the Attack button in the Command Palette, and

then click a location on the map or minimap.

All units have strengths against some units and weaknesses against others.

For more information, see the back cover.

Health Bar

The health of a selected unit or building is

indicated by a bar directly above the unit or

building. As a unit or building sustains damage,

the bar will shrink and change color from green

to yellow to red.

RESOURCES

Resources let you construct buildings and units as well as research upgrades

and technologies. Every City in your nation brings in a small  xed income of

Food and Timber, but there are many other ways to increase resource

accumulation.

Common Resources

Common resources are gathered by Citizens in resource-gathering

structures, such as Farms and Mines. Each resource-gathering structure

can hold a certain number of workers. If the resource building still has room,

select a Citizen, and then right-click the building. The Citizen will move to that

building and gather its resource. To determine if a resource-gathering

building can support more workers, move the pointer over the building and

the number of remaining openings will be displayed.

Food

The Citizen will move to that location, build the Farm, and tend it. When

constructed, a Farm produces a one-time bonus of Food. Food may also

be gathered by Fishermen, who are created at a Dock (see page 21). Farm

productivity within a City is boosted by building a Granary in that City

(see page 18).

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RESOURCES

Resources let you construct buildings and units as well as research upgrades

and technologies. Every City in your nation brings in a small  xed income of

Food and Timber, but there are many other ways to increase resource

accumulation.

Common Resources

Common resources are gathered by Citizens in resource-gathering

structures, such as Farms and Mines. Each resource-gathering structure

can hold a certain number of workers. If the resource building still has room,

select a Citizen, and then right-click the building. The Citizen will move to that

building and gather its resource. To determine if a resource-gathering

building can support more workers, move the pointer over the building and

the number of remaining openings will be displayed.

Food

Gather Food by building Farms. Each City can

support a maximum of  ve Farms. To build a

Farm, select a Citizen, click the Buildings button

in the Command Palette, click the Farm button,

and then click a location within your City’s radius

(see page 16) where you want the Farm built.

The Citizen will move to that location, build the Farm, and tend it. When

constructed, a Farm produces a one-time bonus of Food. Food may also

be gathered by Fishermen, who are created at a Dock (see page 21). Farm

productivity within a City is boosted by building a Granary in that City

(see page 18).

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Timber

Gather Timber by building Woodcutter’s Camps

near forests. To build a Woodcutter’s Camp, select

a Citizen, click the Buildings button in the

Command Palette, click the Woodcutter’s

Camp button, and then click the location where

you want it built. The more trees near the camp,

the more Woodcutters the camp may support. The Citizen will move to that

location, build the camp, and collect Timber. When built, a Woodcutter’s

Camp provides a one-time bonus of Timber. Woodcutter’s Camp productivity

within a City is boosted by building a Lumber Mill in that City (see page 19).

Metal

Gather Metal by building a Mine near mountains

or cliffs. Each nation may only build one mine at

each mountain or cliff, and only the sections of

mountains or cliffs within your National Borders

(see p. 26) may be mined.

To build a Mine, select a Citizen, click the

Buildings button in the Command Palette, click the Mine button, and then

click near a mountain or cliff. The Citizen will move there, build the Mine, and

gather Metal. When built, a Mine provides a one-time bonus of Metal. Mine

productivity within a City is boosted by building a Smelter in that City (see

page 19).

Oil

Gather Oil by building Oil Wells on ground-based

reserves and on water-based reserves. To build

these structures, select a Citizen, click the

Buildings button in the Command Palette,

click the Oil Well button, and then click the

oil reserve. When built, an Oil Well provides

a one-time bonus of Oil. Oil gather rates may be boosted by Re neries

(see page 20).

Wealth

Command Palette, click the Market button, and then click the map where

you want it built.

Taxation is researched at your Temple (see page 18) and allows Wealth to be

generated based on the amount of territory you possess. As your National

Borders expand, the Wealth gathered through Taxation also increases.

Knowledge

location and build the University. When built, a University provides a one-time

bonus of Knowledge.

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Wealth

Wealth is acquired by establishing Trade Routes

between your Cities and by researching Taxation

technologies at the Temple.

To establish a Trade Route,  rst build a Market

near one of your Cities. To build a Market, select

a Citizen, click the Buildings button in the

Command Palette, click the Market button, and then click the map where

you want it built.

Next, select the Market, and then click the Caravan button in

the Command Palette. When created, this Caravan automati-

cally proceeds to another one of your Cities and establishes a

Trade Route (or you may select the Caravan and right-click

another City to override this automatic selection).

Taxation is researched at your Temple (see page 18) and allows Wealth to be

generated based on the amount of territory you possess. As your National

Borders expand, the Wealth gathered through Taxation also increases.

Knowledge

Knowledge is gathered by Scholars, who are

created at Universities.

To build a University, select a Citizen, click the

Buildings button in the Command Palette, click

the University button, and then click the map

close to a City. The Citizen will move to that

location and build the University. When built, a University provides a one-time

bonus of Knowledge.

To create a Scholar, click the University, and then click the

Scholar button in the Command Palette. Universities can hold

up to seven Scholars.

Upgrades to Scholars’ Knowledge-gathering ef ciency can

be researched at Universities. To research upgrades, select

the University, and then click the upgrade button in the

Command Palette.

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Rare Resources

Rare resources are especially valuable commodi-

ties that can provide your nation with additional

common resources and/or special bene ts. They

are scattered throughout the world map and may

appear as glimmering gems, vineyards, or herds

of animals. They also appear on the minimap

as blue dots. To bene t from rare resources, you must  rst claim them with

a Merchant.

To create a Merchant, select a Market, and then click the Merchant button.

When a Merchant is created, select him and then right-click the rare

resource. A green circle will appear around the resource, con rming this

action. The Merchant will set up a trade post near the resource, and you

will reap bene ts from that resource as long as your Merchant is there.

Ruins

Ruins are ancient places scattered across the

main game map. When a unit passes through

a Ruin, the nation that owns that unit acquires

a one-time bonus such as a cache of resources.

The Ruin then vanishes from the map.

BUILDINGS

Buildings may have a military or economic nature, or they may have a

special purpose such as the Library or a Wonder of the World. Citizens,

military, and other special units are created in buildings. To get more

information on any building, select it, and its properties will be shown in

the Unit/Building Display.

To construct any building, select a Citizen, click the Buildings, Military

Buildings, or Wonders button in the Command Palette, click the appropri-

ate building button, and then click a location on the map. If an invalid

construction site is selected, the pointer will turn red.

Many military structures have their own defenses. The range of these

defenses is shown in the Unit/Building Display. If a building has the ability to

garrison units, the current/maximum number of garrisoned units as well as

the garrison’s current/maximum power is also shown on the display.

Additional commands, upgrades, and orders associated with a building

appear in the Command Palette when the building is selected.

City

researched an appropriate level of Civic technology at the Library. The

number of Cities allowed is shown in the City Limit Indicator. New Cities must

be built a suf cient distance away from existing Cities.

Building additional Cities expands a nation’s territory and allows the creation

of additional Trade Routes. Each City also contributes slightly to your Food-

and Timber-gathering rates.

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BUILDINGS

Buildings may have a military or economic nature, or they may have a

special purpose such as the Library or a Wonder of the World. Citizens,

military, and other special units are created in buildings. To get more

information on any building, select it, and its properties will be shown in

the Unit/Building Display.

To construct any building, select a Citizen, click the Buildings, Military

Buildings, or Wonders button in the Command Palette, click the appropri-

ate building button, and then click a location on the map. If an invalid

construction site is selected, the pointer will turn red.

Many military structures have their own defenses. The range of these

defenses is shown in the Unit/Building Display. If a building has the ability to

garrison units, the current/maximum number of garrisoned units as well as

the garrison’s current/maximum power is also shown on the display.

Additional commands, upgrades, and orders associated with a building

appear in the Command Palette when the building is selected.

City

Cities start as small villages and grow into

metropolises as your nation matures. Cities are

your nation’s economic centers. The  rst City built

will be your nation’s capital. Cities must be built in

territory controlled by your nation.

You may build additional Cities if you have

researched an appropriate level of Civic technology at the Library. The

number of Cities allowed is shown in the City Limit Indicator. New Cities must

be built a suf cient distance away from existing Cities.

Building additional Cities expands a nation’s territory and allows the creation

of additional Trade Routes. Each City also contributes slightly to your Food-

and Timber-gathering rates.

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Economic Radius

Most non-military buildings—for example, a Farm, Library, or any World

Wonder—must be constructed within a City’s economic radius.

To determine a City’s radius, select a Citizen, and start to construct a building.

The economic radius will appear around the City. You may also select the City

and observe the radius distance in the Unit/Building Display.

Library

The Library is where your nation researches

Military, Civic, Commerce, and Science

technologies. Research in these areas provides

increasing bene ts to your nation. Your nation

also researches Age advancements at the Library.

Libraries must be constructed within a City’s

economic radius. Only one Library per City is allowed.

Library Command Palette

To access the Library Command Palette in the lower-left corner, click the

Library. Technologies and Ages unavailable for research will be grayed out;

Technologies and Ages already researched are a solid color; Technologies

and Ages available to be researched are shown in full color.

The top row of the Library Command Palette, Ages, represents the overall

status, power, and level of technology your nation possesses. Many upgrades

require your nation to be in a certain Age.

The other rows are Military, Civic, Commerce, and Science technologies.

Research in these areas yields a variety of bene ts to your nation (see the

Quick Reference Card for details).

If you have multiple Libraries, you may research multiple technologies

simultaneously. Future technologies become available only after all of the

technologies from the Ancient to the Information Age have been researched.

Market

Common Resources, except Knowledge, may be bought and sold at the

Market for Wealth. Select a Market and a trade panel will appear in the

Command Palette – or use the Market Panel on the Resource Interface.

You must buy and sell resources in batches of 100 units. In this example, you

earn 87 Wealth for selling 100 units of Food, and it costs 152 Wealth to buy

100 units of Food. Market prices will  uctuate.

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The other rows are Military, Civic, Commerce, and Science technologies.

Research in these areas yields a variety of bene ts to your nation (see the

Quick Reference Card for details).

To research a technology, click the applicable button. If you

have enough resources to purchase it, your nation will start

researching that technology. Technologies must be researched

in order from lowest to highest (left to right).

To advance to the Classical Age, your nation must have any two

technologies. Thereafter, your nation will require any four

additional technologies to advance further in Age (except in

Conquer the World games; see page 30).

If you have multiple Libraries, you may research multiple technologies

simultaneously. Future technologies become available only after all of the

technologies from the Ancient to the Information Age have been researched.

Market

The Market is where Caravans and Merchants are

created. Markets also give a bonus to your Wealth

gather rate. Markets must be constructed within a

City’s economic radius, and only one is allowed

per City.

If you have suf cient Commerce technology,

Common Resources, except Knowledge, may be bought and sold at the

Market for Wealth. Select a Market and a trade panel will appear in the

Command Palette – or use the Market Panel on the Resource Interface.

You must buy and sell resources in batches of 100 units. In this example, you

earn 87 Wealth for selling 100 units of Food, and it costs 152 Wealth to buy

100 units of Food. Market prices will  uctuate.

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Temple

Temples expand your National Borders (see page

26), and increase your Cities’ attack range and

health. Temples must be constructed within a

City’s economic radius, and only one Temple per

City is permitted. When built, Temples provide a

one-time bonus of Wealth.

To research upgrades to a Temple’s effectiveness, select the

Temple, and then click the upgrade button in the Command

Palette. You may only research this upgrade, however, if your

nation has reached a suf cient level of Civic technology.

To research upgrades to your nation’s taxation ability, select the

Temple, and then click the upgrade button in the Command

Palette (see page 13 for more on Taxation). You may only

research this upgrade, however, if your nation has reached a

suf cient level of Civic technology.

Resource Enhancement Buildings

These structures increase the gather rates from such buildings as Farms and

Mines. Many allow your nation to improve this increase in gather rates by

researching new technologies. All resource enhancement buildings must be

constructed within the economic radius of a City and only one of each type of

resource enhancing building may be constructed per City.

Granary

Increases the Food output of all Farms within the

City where the Granary is constructed. To build a

Granary, your nation must have suf cient levels

of Science technology and have achieved the

Classical Age.

Lumber Mill

Smelter

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To research successive upgrades to the Granary’s Food-

gathering bonus, select the Granary, and then click the upgrade

button in the Command Palette. You may only research if your

nation has a suf cient level of Science technology.

To research successive upgrades to Cavalry, Infantry, and Ship

production speed, Cavalry and Infantry Line-of-Sight, and the

healing rate of garrisoned units, click the upgrade button in the

Command Palette.

Lumber Mill

Increases the Timber output of all the Wood-

cutter’s Camps in the City where constructed.

To build a Lumber Mill, your nation must have

suf cient levels of Science technology and have

achieved the Classical Age.

To research successive upgrades to the Lumber Mill’s Timber-

gathering bonus, select the Lumber Mill, and then click the

upgrade button in the Command Palette. You may only

research upgrades if your nation has a suf cient level of

Science technology.

To research successive upgrades to building construction speed

and health, click the upgrade button in the Command Palette.

Smelter

Increases the Metal output of all the Mines in the

City where constructed. To build a Smelter your

nation must have suf cient levels of Science

technology and have achieved the Classical Age.

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To research successive upgrades to the Smelter’s Metal-

gathering bonus, select the Smelter, and click the upgrade

button in the Command Palette. You may only research these

upgrades if your nation has suf cient levels of Science

technology.

To research successive upgrades to vehicle production speed,

supply wagon capabilities, and to lessen attrition damage (see

page 27), click the upgrade button in the Command Palette.

Re nery

Increases the Oil output of all the Oil Wells in your

nation. To build a Re nery, your nation must

have suf cient levels of Science technology and

have achieved the Industrial Age.

Military Buildings

These structures create military units. Your nation may also purchase

upgrades for the units created at these buildings. Garrisoning military units

made at these structures protects and heals them.

Military buildings may be constructed outside the economic radius of your

Cities, but they must be constructed within your National Borders (see page 26).

Note: Military building names may change throughout the ages; for example,

Siege Factories become Factories, and Stables become Auto Plants.

Barracks

Barracks are where Infantry and Scouts are

created. Your nation must have researched

Military Level 1 to build this structure.

Dock/Anchorage

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To create Light and Heavy Infantry or Foot Archers, select

the Barracks, and then click their respective buttons in the

Command Palette. You may click multiple times to queue

the production.

To upgrade your Infantry, select the Barracks, and then click the

appropriate upgrade button in the Command Palette. Your

nation must be of suf cient Age and Military technology to

research these upgrades. When researched, all Infantry of that

class are automatically improved.

Dock/Anchorage

Docks are where naval military units and

Fishermen are created. Your nation must

have researched Commerce Level 1 to build

this structure.

To create Fishermen, select the Dock, and then click the

Fishermen button in the Command Palette. To gather Food

with the Fishermen, select the unit and then right-click any

visible Fish. A green circle will appear around the resource

con rming this action.

To create military ships, select the Dock, and then click their

respective buttons in the Command Palette. You may click

multiple times to queue the production.

To upgrade your ships, select the Dock, and then click the

appropriate upgrade icon in the Command Palette. Your nation

must be of suf cient Age and have suf cient Military technology

to research these upgrades. When researched, all ships of that

class are automatically improved.

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Stable/Auto Plant

Stables are where Cavalry units are created, and

ultimately, when Stables become Auto Plants,

they create tanks and other motorized Cavalry.

Your nation must have researched one level of

Military technology and achieved the Classical

Age to build this structure.

To create Light, Heavy, or Ranged Cavalry units, select the

Stable, and then click their respective buttons in the Command

Palette. You may click multiple times to queue the production.

To upgrade your Cavalry, select the Stable, and then click the

appropriate upgrade button in the Command Palette. Your

nation must be of suf cient Age and Military technology to

research these upgrades. When researched, all Cavalry of that

class are automatically improved.

Siege Factory/Factory

Siege Factories are where siege and artillery

units as well as Supply Wagons are created

(which can prevent attrition damage taken in

enemy territory). Your nation must have

suf cient Military technology and achieved the

Classical Age to build this structure.

To produce siege units, select the Siege Factory, and then click

their respective buttons in the Command Palette. You may click

multiple times to queue the production.

To upgrade your siege units, select the Siege Factory, and

then click the upgrade button in the Command Palette. Your

nation must be of suf cient Age to research this upgrade.

When researched, all siege units of that class are

automatically improved.

Airbase

Missile Silo

Airbase

Airbases are where aircraft are created. Your

nation must have researched suf cient levels

of Military technology and have achieved the

Industrial Age to build this structure.

To create aircraft, select the Airbase, and click their respective

buttons in the Command Palette. You may click multiple times

to queue the production.

To upgrade your aircraft, select the Airbase, and then click the

upgrade button in the Command Palette. Your nation must be of

suf cient Age to research these upgrades. When researched, all

aircraft of that class are automatically improved.

Missile Silo

Missile Silos create, store, and launch conven-

tional and nuclear missiles. Each Silo may hold

only one missile. You must have suf cient levels

of Military technology and have achieved the

Modern Age to build this structure.

To create conventional or nuclear missiles, select the Missile

Silo, then click the appropriate buttons in the Command Palette.

To upgrade your missiles, select the Missile Silo, and then click

the upgrade button in the Command Palette. Your Nation must

be of suf cient Age to research these upgrades. When re-

searched, all missiles of that class are automatically improved.

WARNING: Using nuclear weapons in icts vast damage on your

enemies. There are, however, political consequences levied against

any nation that uses them, such as an embargo, which temporarily

freezes the offending nation’s ability to trade resources. There are

environmental repercussions as well; an Armageddon countdown

begins. Any other nuclear strike increments the countdown closer to

zero. When it reaches zero the game is lost for ALL players.

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Fortifications

Forti cations are military structures that may be built outside your Cities’

economic radii, but within your National Borders.

Forti cation names change through the Ages; for example, Forts become

Castles, Fortresses, and  nally Redoubts. Forti cations require that your

nation possess suf cient Age and Military technologies to construct them.

Lookout

This structure provides a large observation radius

and is useful when built near an enemy border or

on the outskirts of your territory where sneak

attacks are likely. Lookouts have no offensive

capabilities and cannot garrison troops. In the

Industrial Age, the Lookout upgrades to an Air

Defense Gun and gains the ability to shoot down enemy aircraft.

Tower

This small cheap forti cation automatically

attacks enemies when in range. It can also

garrison units, which adds to its offensive power

as well as protects and heals damaged units.

To upgrade Citizen  ghting capabilities and health, select a

Tower and then click the upgrade button. Your Citizens gain the

To Arms button on their Command Palette, which increases

their  ghting capabilities. Your nation must have researched

the appropriate Age for these upgrades.

To in ict attrition damage on your enemies (automatic

damage done to enemy units in your territory), research

these technologies. To research, click the Tower and then

click this button.

Fort

with greater force. A large number of friendly troops may be garrisoned

within a Fort.

Forts have an in uence on National Borders. If built near your border they

extend it farther out.

Wonders of the World

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Fort

Forts are the largest and most powerful

Forti cations. Forts may not be built too close

to enemy Cities or other Forts. Generals and Spies

are created here.

Forts protect a larger area than Towers and

automatically attack any enemies within range

with greater force. A large number of friendly troops may be garrisoned

within a Fort.

Forts have an in uence on National Borders. If built near your border they

extend it farther out.

To upgrade the range and Line-of-Sight of your Forts and

Towers as well as the effect your Forts have on National Borders,

click the upgrade button. Your Nation must have the appropriate

Age and Military technologies for these upgrades.

To increase the effectiveness of your Generals and Spies, click

the upgrade button. Your nation must have the appropriate Age

and Military technologies for these upgrades.

Wonders of the World

Throughout history, nations have created great

works of art, architecture, and technology, which

stand as monuments to their cultures. There are

fourteen Wonders in Rise of Nations. Each

Wonder requires a substantial investment of

resources to construct, but each provides great

bene ts to your nation.

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GAME CONCEPTS

Visibility

When you start a normal game, the map is blacked out except where you

have units or buildings. To explore this territory, send a unit, such as a Scout,

into that region. Rare resources, hidden assets, and the position of other

nations will be discovered. Note: When level six Science technology has been

researched, the entire game map is explored.

When portions of the map are explored, this does not mean your nation can

see what is happening there at all times. If your unit leaves and you have no

structures in the region, it grays out. Other nation’s units may move, exploit

resources, or build Cities in that area. You can directly observe only the

territory within your unit’s or building’s direct Line-of-Sight.

National Border

Your nation’s border surrounds the territory under its control. National

Borders are shown as a colored line (your national color).

Expanding National Borders

When you begin a game, the placement of your  rst City determines where

your National Border appears. As you research Civic technologies, the radius

of that border expands. Note: Temples and Temple upgrades have an

additional border expanding effect.

Other buildings and their upgrades push your border out as well. Construct-

ing a new City near your border will expand it around the vicinity of the new

City. A similar effect occurs when you build a Fort near your border.

Competing National Borders

Eventually the National Borders of expanding nations meet. The nation that

researches more Civic technology faster and places more border expanding

structures near the competing nation’s border will push their neighbor’s

border back.

All buildings and units inside another nation’s territory take attrition damage.

Note: City Centers cannot be lost in this fashion.

City Capture

To capture an enemy City, its City Center health bar must be completely

depleted. Unlike other buildings this does not destroy the structure; it

becomes eligible for capture. To capture a City Center with a depleted health

bar, select infantry units, and move them close to the City Center. You must

have more military strength than the enemy in the City’s radius to capture

the City.

The territory surrounding a captured City becomes neutral, and a countdown

timer starts during which the City is assimilated. Once assimilated, the City

Center and the surrounding territory become part of your nation.

Note: If you capture an enemy’s capital City, this starts a capital victory timer.

If the timer expires and you still hold their capital, all of that nation’s cities

become yours.

Attrition Damage

This damage occurs when your military units enter any other non-allied

nation’s territory and is indicated by a red glow that surrounds affected units.

Attrition Damage is a technology initially researched and later upgraded at the

Tower Forti cation.

Note: If National Borders shift such that your buildings are enveloped by

non-allied territory, they will also suffer Attrition Damage.

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Competing National Borders

Eventually the National Borders of expanding nations meet. The nation that

researches more Civic technology faster and places more border expanding

structures near the competing nation’s border will push their neighbor’s

border back.

All buildings and units inside another nation’s territory take attrition damage.

Note: City Centers cannot be lost in this fashion.

City Capture

To capture an enemy City, its City Center health bar must be completely

depleted. Unlike other buildings this does not destroy the structure; it

becomes eligible for capture. To capture a City Center with a depleted health

bar, select infantry units, and move them close to the City Center. You must

have more military strength than the enemy in the City’s radius to capture

the City.

The territory surrounding a captured City becomes neutral, and a countdown

timer starts during which the City is assimilated. Once assimilated, the City

Center and the surrounding territory become part of your nation.

Note: If you capture an enemy’s capital City, this starts a capital victory timer.

If the timer expires and you still hold their capital, all of that nation’s cities

become yours.

Attrition Damage

This damage occurs when your military units enter any other non-allied

nation’s territory and is indicated by a red glow that surrounds affected units.

Attrition Damage is a technology initially researched and later upgraded at the

Tower Forti cation.

Note: If National Borders shift such that your buildings are enveloped by

non-allied territory, they will also suffer Attrition Damage.

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MULTIPLAYER GAMES

You may face challenging battles against computer-controlled nations in

a single player game, but nothing compares to pitting your skills against

another human mind.

To invite others to a game of Rise of Nations, click Multiplayer Game on the

Main Menu. Up to eight players may participate. You may host the game and

select the game settings and map, or you may choose to join a game hosted

by another person.

Multiplayer Connections

You must choose between two connection types for your multiplayer game:

GameSpy Internet Matchmaking or Local Area Network (LAN)/Direct Internet

(TCP/IP).

LAN and Direct Internet

If these connection types are selected from the Multiplayer Menu you will be

able to:

Join — To play a game over a LAN, select a game from the list and click Join.

Join IP — To play a game over the Internet, you must enter your host’s

Internet Protocol (IP) address and click OK.

Create — Click Create to host a game either on a LAN or the Internet.

Observe — Click Observe to view a game being played over your LAN.

Observe IP — To observe a game over a direct Internet connection,

you must enter the host’s IP address and click OK.

To play a game over a Local Area Network you must have a LAN adaptor and

be connected to a LAN.

To play a game over the Internet (TCP/IP) you must be connected to the

Internet through an Internet service provider. To join an Internet game you

must know the speci c Internet protocol address of the host.

Note: Your IP address can be found on the game setup screen. If you are

hosting a game, make sure all players have your IP address.

GameSpy Internet Matchmaking

Matchmaking for these multiplayer games occurs through GameSpy servers.

You will be prompted to create a pro le, or log in with your name and

password if you already have a pro le. Once you log in, you will see available

Rise of Nations games hosted by other players in the GameSpy Lobby.

To join a game in the GameSpy Lobby, click a game in the list, and then click

Join. To create your own game and customize the game parameters click

Create. Click Refresh to update the list of available games. To  lter the list of

games by various rules and map types click Filter.

Multiplayer Game Setup

Whether you join or host a multiplayer game, you will see the Multiplayer

Game setup screen.

If you are hosting the game, you will be able to customize the rules and

select a map the same way you would a single player game. You may also

designate the available spaces in the game as Open, Closed, or Computer.

The Open designation allows other players to join the game.

When the players are ready, they must select the checkbox next to their name

in the player’s area.

Note: The game host may uncheck any player, reassign their status, or boot

them from the game.

When all the players have selected their checkboxes, the host may click Start

to begin the game. There is a ten second countdown timer, and then the

game launches.

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To play a game over the Internet (TCP/IP) you must be connected to the

Internet through an Internet service provider. To join an Internet game you

must know the speci c Internet protocol address of the host.

Note: Your IP address can be found on the game setup screen. If you are

hosting a game, make sure all players have your IP address.

GameSpy Internet Matchmaking

Matchmaking for these multiplayer games occurs through GameSpy servers.

You will be prompted to create a pro le, or log in with your name and

password if you already have a pro le. Once you log in, you will see available

Rise of Nations games hosted by other players in the GameSpy Lobby.

To join a game in the GameSpy Lobby, click a game in the list, and then click

Join. To create your own game and customize the game parameters click

Create. Click Refresh to update the list of available games. To  lter the list of

games by various rules and map types click Filter.

Multiplayer Game Setup

Whether you join or host a multiplayer game, you will see the Multiplayer

Game setup screen.

If you are hosting the game, you will be able to customize the rules and

select a map the same way you would a single player game. You may also

designate the available spaces in the game as Open, Closed, or Computer.

The Open designation allows other players to join the game.

When the players are ready, they must select the checkbox next to their name

in the player’s area.

Note: The game host may uncheck any player, reassign their status, or boot

them from the game.

When all the players have selected their checkboxes, the host may click Start

to begin the game. There is a ten second countdown timer, and then the

game launches.

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CONQUER THE WORLD

Conquer the World is a series of linked Rise of Nations scenarios wherein you

start as the leader of one tribe in the Ancient Age, uniting distant provinces,

allying with friendly foreign governments, and crushing those in your way…

until you rule the entire world.

Unlike a typical Rise of Nations game, each Conquer the World scenario

occurs in a comparatively narrow historical period. It will take several

scenarios to work through a single Age.

Since you will control a world-spanning empire, however, you have several

special resources and features at your disposal, such as Bonus Cards, which

can shift the odds to your favor in battle.

To start a Conquer the World game, click Solo Game on the Main Menu,

and then click Conquer the World Campaign. You will be prompted to

select a nation and dif culty setting. Click either New Campaign, Continue

Campaign, or Load Campaign to launch Conquer the World.

How to Play Conquer the World

Initiating an Attack

You start Conquer the World with one army and one territory, which is your

capital. Thereafter, you use your armies to attack foreign and unclaimed

territories.

To attack an adjacent territory, click your Army Figure. All allowed attack

moves will be displayed with green arrows. Move your Army into the

territory you want to conquer and click the Start button.

Note: You may only initiate one attack per turn, unless it is an overrun attack

(see page 34).

Bonus Cards

After you click the

Cards in your possession unless attacking an unclaimed territory.

Obtain Bonus Cards by conquering territories or by purchasing random

Bonus Cards. Bonus Cards give extra resources, armies, or other special

powers during a battle. Bonus Cards may only be used once.

The Attack

After you use Bonus Cards, you will launch into a Rise of Nations scenario.

The goals of the scenario depend on the speci cs of the territory you are

attempting to capture. You may have to defend a city from barbarian hordes,

or invade and capture the capital City of an enemy.

After the Attack

If you are successful, you will receive spoils from the territory, possibly

including: Tribute, Bonus Cards, Supply Centers, Wonders of the World,

and rare resources. The territory is added to your nation.

Defending Territories

After you attack, other nations may invade your territories. When you defend,

you will  rst be given the opportunity to play Bonus Cards.

Other Actions

During a turn you may also:

Move your armies to adjacent territories within your nation (indicated

Initiate diplomatic negotiations with other nations.

Buy random Bonus Cards.

Upgrade the strength of your territories.

Purchase territories.

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Bonus Cards

After you click the

Start button you will be prompted to play any Bonus

Cards in your possession unless attacking an unclaimed territory.

Obtain Bonus Cards by conquering territories or by purchasing random

Bonus Cards. Bonus Cards give extra resources, armies, or other special

powers during a battle. Bonus Cards may only be used once.

The Attack

After you use Bonus Cards, you will launch into a Rise of Nations scenario.

The goals of the scenario depend on the speci cs of the territory you are

attempting to capture. You may have to defend a city from barbarian hordes,

or invade and capture the capital City of an enemy.

After the Attack

If you are successful, you will receive spoils from the territory, possibly

including: Tribute, Bonus Cards, Supply Centers, Wonders of the World,

and rare resources. The territory is added to your nation.

Defending Territories

After you attack, other nations may invade your territories. When you defend,

you will  rst be given the opportunity to play Bonus Cards.

Other Actions

During a turn you may also:

Move your armies to adjacent territories within your nation (indicated

by blue arrows).

Initiate diplomatic negotiations with other nations.

Buy random Bonus Cards.

Upgrade the strength of your territories.

Purchase territories.

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CONQUER THE WORLD

STRATEGIC MAP

Minimap

— Color-coded map

showing territories held by each

nation. Click to jump to that

location on the main Strategic Map.

Buy Random Bonus Card

Diplomacy Button

— Click to access the

diplomacy screen where you may buy

territories, propose alliances and peace

treaties, and declare war.

Upgrade Territory Strength — If

you have suf cient Tribute (see next

section) click this button and then

click on one of your territories to

increase its defensive strength.

Options — Click to save,

load, view achievements,

or quit the game.

Rules — Click to review the

rules of Conquer the World.

World Events — Click to

view other nations’ actions

taken last turn.

World Status — Click to

display data on all nations.

Help Text

Popup Window

— Displays details

of Bonus Cards, rare resources,

Tribute, Supply Centers, and other

items on the Strategic Map.

Capital Flag

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Strategic Map — Displays information on territories: their defensive strength, what

resources and bonuses are available therein, and which nation controls them. To

scroll across the map, move the cursor to the edge of the screen.

Territory Strength

Territory Data

— Move

the pointer over these icons

to display additional data in

the Popup Window.

Enemy Army Figures

Support Armies

Allowed Attack Move

Allowed Non-Attack Move

Your Army Figures

Nation Information Panel

—

Shows your nation’s Tribute amount,

the number of turns before the next

Age Advancement, and your total rare

resource income.

Bonus Cards — Provide tactical and

strategic advantages in battle.

Rare Resources — The speci c rare

resources within your territories.

Wonders — The Wonders of the

World you control.

Center Map — Click to center the Strategic

Map on your capital.

Next Turn/ Start Button — Click after you

have completed all actions to advance to the

next turn—or click to start a military action.

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Tribute

Tribute is the strategic equivalent of Wealth in a normal Rise of Nations

scenario. You gain Tribute by conquering territories, accepting bribes from

other nations for not attacking them, and other diplomatic actions.

Use Tribute to buy random Bonus Cards, increase the strength of your

territories, or purchase new territories. Tribute is also used in diplomatic

actions such as declaring war, making alliances, or paying bribes to stop

impending attacks on your territories.

Supply Centers

Certain territories contain supply centers. If you conquer a territory

with a supply center, it will enable your nation to support another

army. Place this extra army in any of your territories not occupied

by one of your other armies.

Support Armies

Any of your armies or an ally’s armies in territories adjacent to a territory

being attacked by you will lend their support to the battle. These Support

Armies are indicated by black arrows on the display. Note: Territories

defending against an attack may also call upon Support Armies.

The Overrun Attack

You may overwhelm an enemy’s forces with the help of enough Support

Armies. If you have two more total armies than your enemy you will

“overrun” that enemy and automatically win. This overrun attack does not

count as an attack during your turn, and you are free to make another attack,

provided you have uncommitted armies to do so. Overrun attacks are not

allowed on an enemy’s capital.

RISE OF NATIONS

STRATEGIC OVERVIEW

To win Rise of Nations you must become the most powerful nation. You may

do so by building Wonders of the World, such as the Pyramids; you may

extend your National Border across the map to in uence the world; or you

may conquer rival nations with military might.

There are six basic principles to building a powerful nation.

Explore the World Send a Scout to explore the map and discover

Gather Resources Use Citizens to build and man resource gathering

Infrastructure Use Citizens to construct commerce and military

Research Use your Library to research new technologies and advance

Defend Use military units and forti cations to defend your nation.

Attack Use your military units to capture your opponents’ resources

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RISE OF NATIONS

STRATEGIC OVERVIEW

To win Rise of Nations you must become the most powerful nation. You may

do so by building Wonders of the World, such as the Pyramids; you may

extend your National Border across the map to in uence the world; or you

may conquer rival nations with military might.

There are six basic principles to building a powerful nation.

Explore the World Send a Scout to explore the map and discover

resources within your National Borders. This will also reveal rival

nations’ locations.

Gather Resources Use Citizens to build and man resource gathering

structures such as Farms, Woodcutter’s Camps, and Mines. Resources

are needed to create buildings and units, and to research technologies.

See page 16.

Infrastructure Use Citizens to construct commerce and military

buildings. These buildings allow upgrades, provide military units, or

give bonuses to your nation. See page 15.

Research Use your Library to research new technologies and advance

through historical ages. This yields bene ts, such as more powerful

military units and improved resource gathering methods.

Defend Use military units and forti cations to defend your nation.

Attack Use your military units to capture your opponents’ resources

and Cities, and destroy their ability to make war.

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To get started, U.S. customers should try the following

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To work with a Microsoft Support Professional over the Internet, submit

For your product’s general support policy, visit http://

Phone Support: For support in the U.S., call [phone]. In Canada,

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tact the establishment from which you obtained your Microsoft product.

Conditions: Microsoft support services are subject to then-current prices,

terms, and conditions, which are subject to change without notice.

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