Games PC RISE OF NATIONS EXPANSION-THRONES PATRIOTS User Manual

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Americans - The Power of Innovation

• First Wonder is built instantly, provided no other nation is also building it (excluding Space Program or Supercollider).

• Governments at the Senate are free.

• Aircraft and Carriers are cheaper.

• Starting in the Modern Age, receive two free Bombers at each Airbase.

• A free Scholar is created at each new University.

• Military unit upgrades are cheaper.

• Each Barracks unit provides free resource income.

Dutch - The Power of Commerce

• Begin with a free Commerce research, and receive a discount on all subsequent Commerce research.

• Start with a Market and free Merchants.

• Receive bonus resources based on the amount of accumulated resources (except Knowledge).

• Receive Light Ships and cheaper Ship upgrades whenever a Dock is built.

Indians - The Power of Majesty

• Buildings (except Wonders and Cities) do not ramp up in cost, and fortifications ramp up at half of the normal rate.

• City Economic Radius is increased.

• Caravan income is increased.

Iroquois - The Power of the Nation

• Get a free Scout and free Scout upgrades with each Barracks.

• Scouts can move through forests.

• First Senate is free and built instantly.

• Woodcutters also gather food.

• In friendly territory, Military units have extra hit points, are hidden when not attacking, and heal when not moving or attacking.

Lakota - The Power of the Plains

• Instead of building Farms and Granaries, receive Food for each Citizen, Scout, and Cavalry unit (except when garrisoned).

• Borders are invisible to enemies. Can construct buildings in any territory not held by an enemy nation.

• Ranged Cavalry upgrades are free.

Persians - The Power of Ceremony

• Begin with extra Food.

• Second City acts as a second Capital. Receive additional Capital City border bonus. Both Capitals must be captured to eliminate this nation.

• Cheaper Civic research and taxation upgrades.

• Always have the maximum number of Caravans.

• Continental Marines

• Marine Rif lemen

• Marine Infantry

• Assault Marines

• Armed Caravan

• Armed Merchant

• Armed Supply Wagon

• Brig

• Fluyt

• Clipper

• War Elephant

• Mahout

• Gun Mahout

• Culverin Mahout

• Okwari

• Akweks

• Takohs

• Spearman

• Mohawk Spearman

• Heavy Mohawk Spearman

• Elite Mohawk Spearman

• Sunka Wakan

• Eagle Feather Horse

• Musket Horse

• Repeating Rifle Horse

• Immortals

• Anusiya

• War Elephant

• Athanatoi

• Mahout

• Gun Mahout

• Arquebus Immortal

• Culverin Mahout

CENTURY BC

The Iliad, inspiration of Alexander

the Great, is composed.

356 BC

Alexander the Great is born in

Pella, Macedonia.

336 BC

Alexander ascends the throne

of Macedonia.

The Rise of Nations

: Thrones & Patriots expansion pack adds to the game that already covers all of history. Start with a single ancient village, and grow it into a world-spanning empire. To use this expansion pack, you must have the original Rise of Nations installed on your computer.

What’s new:

Six new nations: American, Dutch, Indian, Iroquois, Lakota, and Persian. New Senate, Government, and Patriot concepts. Three new Wonders of the World. Four new Conquer the World campaigns. Balance changes to existing nations, Wonders, and technologies, including:

• Transport speed bonus for Military research is removed.

• British Longbow line is improved.

• British get free Archers and Fishing Boats at Barracks and Docks.

• Aztecs and Romans get free Military research at start.

• Romans get free Heavy Infantry for each Barracks starting in Classical Age.

• Roman Fort-building speed is improved and Fort upgrades are free.

• Russians get free Civic research at start.

• New Russian power—receive plunder from enemy-destroyed buildings.

• Spanish Ruins bonus is lowered, Tercios are less effective, and Line-of-Sight bonus is removed.

• Mayan bonuses for building discount, speed, and hit points are lowered.

• Supercollider no longer impacts unit research.

• Pyramids give cheaper Cities.

• Kremlin and Taj Mahal switch Ages. Kremlin gets addition to Oil Cap.

• Howitzers and Rocket Artillery are less effective vs. Foot units.

• Tank line is more effective vs. Siege units.

Safety Warning

About Photosensitive Seizures

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing 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, confusion, 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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332 BC

Great commercial and literary center, Alexandria, is founded.

323 BC

Alexander dies after becoming

his era’s greatest conqueror.

15TH CENTURY

The Inca Empire is founded

in the Andes Mountains.

GOVERNMENT

Government gives your nation military and non-military bonuses. To establish a Government, you first must build a Senate and have the appropriate technology researched.

Each Government type also allows you to create a Patriot, a unique leader who can enhance your nation’s military or economic power.

Senate

You can build a Senate after your nation advances to the Classical Age. It must be constructed within the City Limits. Constructing a Senate at a City other than your Capital moves your Capital to that City. Click the Senate building to display the

Government Options in the Command Palette.

Despotism

Government controlled by one tyrannical ruler with absolute powers.

Cheaper Military research and units. Despot Patriot, a General who also provides Supply, Line-of-

Sight, and Plunder benefits.

Republic

Government controlled by elected representatives who may (or may not) represent the will of the people.

Increased Commerce Limit. Senator Patriot, a General who also provides Healing, Bribing,

and Building-Defense benefits.

Monarchy

Government controlled by a single hereditary ruler.

Cheaper and faster-built Cavalry. King Patriot, a General who also provides Supply, Siege, and

Mounted-Combat benefits.

Democracy

Government whose rulers are elected by all Citizens and represent the will of the people.

Cheaper non-Library technologies. President Patriot, a General who also provides Production,

Building, and Healing benefits.

Socialism

Government wherein production and distribution of goods are determined by equity rather than market principles.

Cheaper and faster-built Factory, Airbase, and Dock units. Comrade Patriot, a General who also provides Supply,

Combat, and Assimilation benefits.

Capitalism

Government wherein production and distribution of goods are determined by a free and competitive market.

Receive +100 Oil production and 500 Oil. CEO Patriot, a General who also provides Defense, Range, and

Healing benefits.

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