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 Mexìcâ, A.D. 1180 Summer
The Aztec Empire of the Triple Alliance dominates the heart of the New World. Formed by the three great cities of Tlacopan, Texcoco, and the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, it is ruled by Moctezuma II, the ‘Hueyi Tlatoani’, or great speaker. Made up of three separate tribes, the Aztec alliance acquires its name from the dominant Mexica tribe, known amongst the others as the ‘Aztecs’. The Alliance rules over many nearby city-states, enforcing tribute on pain of invasion and sacrifice.The Aztecs primarily worship Huitzilopochtli, the god of war and the sun, who struggles constantly to hold back the darkness and requires nourishment in the form of human sacrifice. The Aztecs believe the world may end at the end of a 52 year cycle, which is quickly approaching, unless they can keep Huitzilopochtli strong. It is this need for sacrifices that drives the Aztecs to conquest. New territories mean new populations that can be used as slaves and, more importantly, sacrifices to stave off the end of the world.There have been many troubling portents for the Aztecs lately. A comet has been seen streaking through the heavens, the temple of Huitzilopochtli was destroyed by a great fire, and another temple was destroyed by a bolt of lightening! For the Aztecs, these are sure signs of defeat and conquest. If these omens were not worrying enough, a mysterious ghost woman has been seen wailing through the night and strange visions of men riding deer have been seen. The Aztecs are surrounded by enemies - the Tlaxcalas to the east, Tarascans to the west and Chichimecs to the north. However, it seems unlikely that any one of them could overcome the mighty Aztec empire, and many Aztecs think the omens are but a test of their faith.The Aztecs utilise many brave and fearsome warriors, including the Jaguar and Eagle orders. Their lack of cavalry is compensated by the overwhelming number of fierce warriors they can field.
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| Units List |
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72
Aztec Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Aztec spearmen armed with a spear, light armour and shield.
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72
Aztec Archers
missile infantry
Aztec archers are equipped with a basic bow, light armour and a club.
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72
Aztec Spear Throwers
missile infantry
Aztec spear throwing unit. Armed with throwing spears and a macana club. Protected with a small shield.
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72
Aztec Warriors
light infantry
Aztec warrior armoured with padded armour, a chimalli shield and armed with a maquahuitl club.
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72
Jaguar Warriors
light infantry
A fearsome warrior, who through great skill and courage wears the jaguar uniform. Armoured with ichcahuipilli armour, chimalli shield, and wielding maquahuitl
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60
Eagle Warriors
light infantry
Fearsome warriors garbed in an outfit to resemble an eagle. Armoured with ichcahuipilli, and wielding maquahuitl clubs two-handed.
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60
Cuahchiqueh
heavy infantry
Extravagantly dressed elite shock troops. Their well known prowess causes fear to their enemies.
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36
Coyote Priests
light infantry
Members of the priesthood who engage in combat. Wearing a coyote suit and armed with a maquahuitl club.
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56
Arrow Warriors
missile infantry
Specialised ranged Aztec troops who wielded javelin-sized arrows which they also used in melee.
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20
Dhow
light ship
A ship already in use for a thousand years. The Dhow is a trading vessel that can carry troops.
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72
Peasants
light infantry
Aztec peasants are armed with a simple club.
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16
Bodyguard
heavy infantry
The retinue of an Aztec general. Armed with a chimalli shield, a maquahuitl club and wearing ichcahuipilli padded armour.
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| Faction strength |
Brave, zealous and vast in numbers. |
| Faction weakness |
Completely lacking in armour and weapon technology. |
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Jaguar Warriors |
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| City Buildings List |
Wooden Palisade (Upgrade)
A Wooden Palisade gives a sense of security but is unlikely to delay determined attackers for very long.
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Aqueduct
Aqueduct's bring water to settlements needing more water than is available. This increases public health and growth
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Chultun
Chultuns provide clean water for people in areas where water maybe hard to come by. This increases public health and growth
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Observatory
The Observatory allows people to be closer to understanding the movement of the sun, one of their god's. This building increase religion.
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Marketplace
The Marketplace increases trade in an area and also brings in new settlers through contact with outgoing traders.
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Palace
The Palace allows for greater rulership over the populace. This increases public order health and growth.
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Pyramid
The Pyramid increases religion, law and happiness in the region it was built.
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Temazcal
The Temazcal allows people to undergo a ritualistic cleansing of body and mind. This increases population health, religion and happiness.
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Ball Court
The violent games of the ballcourt increase public happiness, religion and also armour.
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Rack of Skulls
The Rack of Skulls shows the people their religion is strong. This increases public happiness and relegion.
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Wild Harvesting
Land Clearance allows a region to begin producing enough food to encourage growth.
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| Castle Buildings List |
Motte and Bailey (Upgrade)
A Motte and Bailey is a simple, defensible outpost, little more than a watchtower and protective fence.
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