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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
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8
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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
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: 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.
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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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16TH CENTURY
The Iroquois nation
is founded.
1521
Spanish conquer the
Aztec Empire.
1624
Dutch establish New Amsterdam,
now known as New York City.
NEW NATIONS
Americans
Immigrant peoples who settled North America and declared their
independence in the 18th century.
The Americans have the Power of Innovation.
First Wonder is built instantly, provided no other nation is building it also
(excluding Space Program or Supercollider).
Governments at the Senate are free.
Aircraft and Carriers are cheaper.
Starting in the Modern Age, two free Bombers are created at each Airbase.
A free Scholar is created at each new University.
Military unit upgrades are cheaper.
Each Barracks unit provides free resource income.
American units are: Continental Marines, Marine Riflemen, Marine Infantry,
and Assault Marines.
Dutch
Nation known for its economic prowess and world exploration. Won its
freedom from the Spanish Empire in the 16th century.
The Dutch have 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.
Dutch units are: Armed Caravan, Armed Merchant, Armed Supply Wagon,
Brig, Fluyt, and Clipper.
Indians
Nation whose origins date to 2500 BC. Located in southern Asia, it is the
world’s most populous modern democracy.
The Indians have 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.
Indian units are: War Elephant, Mahout, Gun Mahout, and Culverin Mahout.
*The cost to produce additional buildings and units normally increases
as the number of those buildings/units owned by your nation increases.
Iroquois
Confederacy of Native American tribes populating the Northeast region of
North America.
The Iroquois have 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.
Iroquois units are: Okwari, Akweks, Takohs, Spearman, Mohawk Spearman,
Heavy Mohawk Spearman, and Elite Mohawk Spearman.
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1769
Napoleon Bonaparte is born in
Ajaccio, Corsica.
1804
Napoleon becomes
Emperor of France.
1808
Napoleon invades Spain,
installing his brother as King.
Lakota
Indigenous peoples of North America whose territory ranged over western
South Dakota, eastern Wyoming, and eastern Montana.
The Lakota have 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.
Lakota units are: Sunka Wakan, Eagle Feather Horse, Musket Horse, and
Repeating Rifle Horse.
Persians
One of the great ancient nations in southwest Asia.
Persians have 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.
Persian units are: Immortals, Anusiya, War Elephant, Athanatoi, Mahout, Gun
Mahout, Arquebus Immortal, and Culverin Mahout.
NEW WONDERS OF THE WORLD
Hanging Gardens
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Built by Nebuchadnezzar II for his queen in
ancient Babylon, circa 600 BC. Requires Classical
Age. One Wonder Point. Increases Knowledge
production and provides a discount to economicenhancer technologies.
Forbidden City
Walled city built in 1407 within Beijing for the
Imperial Court of the Chinese emperor. Entry was
forbidden to ordinary citizens until 1912. Requires
Medieval Age. Two Wonder Points. Counts as a
bonus Major City and can be built wherever a
City could. Its build location is not revealed to the
enemy until it has been completed. It provides
+50 Food and Timber. Capital Timers and
sudden-death elimination have no effect on the
Nation with this Wonder.
Red Fort
Massive fortification built of red sandstone in
1618, it served as the palace of India’s Mughal
Emperors. The outer defense wall was 1.5 miles
long and 110 feet tall. Requires Gunpowder
Age. Two Wonder Points. The Red Fort has
long range and increased toughness and can
be built wherever a Fort can. Its build location
is not revealed to the enemy until it has been
completed. Receive Fort upgrades for free, and
all Forts in your nation have increased hit points.
Units garrisoned in the Red Fort heal faster.
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1814
Abdicating his throne,
Napoleon is exiled to Elba.
1815
Escaping exile, Napoleon returns
to Paris as Emperor.
1815
Napoleon abdicates again and is
exiled to Saint Helena.
NEW CONQUER THE
WORLD CAMPAIGNS
You conquered the world in Rise of Nations; now, do it again playing all new
historical campaigns with a fully interactive diplomacy and trading system.
Follow in the footsteps of two of the world’s greatest generals, Alexander the
Great and Napoleon. See how well you do in the politically-charged climate of
the New World and the Cold War.
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great was
thrust onto the throne at
the age of 20 after his father
was assassinated. Alexander
found himself surrounded
by enemies at home and
threatened by rebellion abroad.
Put yourself in his place as you
endeavor to solidify your power
in Macedonia. Then, attempt
to crush the Persian Empire,
matching the military feats
of Alexander.
In the campaign, you will:
Follow Alexander’s lead and play scenarios based on historical battles, or
second-guess his strategies and depart on your own path.
Fight with and against unique General units, such as Alexander, Darius,
Ptolemy, and Parmenio.
Napoleon
After Napoleon Bonaparte’s
education at the French military
academy in Brienne and his
family’s flight to France during
a civil war in Corsica, he found
himself in the tumultuous world
of post-revolutionary France.
Napoleon quickly found success
as a young army officer by
snuffing out a revolt in Avignon
and bombarding the British with
enough ferocity to drive them
from Toulon. Soon after, “a whiff of grapeshot” took care of an aggravated
mob in Paris and catapulted General Bonaparte into command of an
entire army.
Taking control at this critical point in Napoleon’s career, you will:
Choose your route to becoming Emperor. Conquer foreign lands and
return a hero, or shock the world with unprecedented victories against the
monarchs of Europe.
After you become Emperor, negotiate deals and trade colonies with major
nations. Force others to become your vassals.
Take risks to achieve greatness. As Emperor, one poor decision could see
you in exile, struggling to regain power.
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1947
Term “Cold War” popularized by
journalist Walter Lippmann.
1949
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO) is established.
1950
The Korean War becomes the rst
armed con ict of the Cold War.
The New World
Two continents are up for grabs
as cultures collide in the New
World. Europeans, flush with the
excitement of exploration and
conquest, seek riches to bring
home to the reigning monarchs.
Native Americans, reeling from
the unimaginable arrival of the
invaders, strive to hold onto
their way of life. A new way of
thinking is developing among
certain Europeans, however,
who see no reason to maintain
their ties to their Old World rulers.
In the New World, you will:
Choose to play as a European nation—French, Dutch, British, Spanish, or
Portuguese—and try to become the most dominant power.
Choose to play as a Native American nation—Lakota, Iroquois, Aztec,
Mayan, or Inca—and drive out the Europeans.
Play as the Americans, and claim your independence. Expand your tiny
nation into a major superpower.
The Cold War
The Cold War rose directly from the ashes of World War II. The United
States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) were only allies of
convenience against the Nazi threat and were suspicious of each other’s
motives. With Hitler defeated, both sides began competing for influence
around the world. Neither side was willing to start a true war because of the
risk of nuclear annihilation, spawning a new style of indirect confrontation.
While fighting the Cold War, you will:
Take control of the USSR or the United States, and try to end the Cold War
by booming your economy or crushing your enemy on the battlefield.
Build nuclear weapons on the strategic map. Use them as a deterrent,
or let them fly. Use the DEFCON Meter to monitor the current
nuclear tensions.
Send out your Spies and
Special Forces on classified
espionage missions of
increasing difficulty
and reward.
Perform police actions,
claim Client States, and
control NATO or the
Warsaw Pact.
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1955
The Warsaw Pact is signed by eight
European Communist nations.
1989
The Berlin Wall falls, symbolizing
the end of the Cold War.
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