Carthage

ModernCrossroads of the World Collection

From humble colony to economic hegemony, Carthage rose from the shores of North Africa to dominate the Mediterranean Sea. Its sleek ships ferried goods and riches all over the known world, while at home, the city of Carthage was famed for its master craftsmen and deep agricultural knowledge. Competition with first Greece, then Rome, honed renowned generals and a powerful navy. But war was Carthage’s undoing, and the city was destroyed in 146 BCE.

Ability

Phoenician Heritage: Can only have one City. Towns cannot use Convert to City. When you create a Merchant or Colonist Unit, gain a copy of that Unit.

Military Units

Numidian Cavalry: Unique Cavalry Unit. Can only be purchased and are more expensive than other Cavalry Units. Increased Combat Strength for each Unique City Resource assigned to your Capital.

Civilian Units

Colonist: Replaces Settler. Increased Embarked Movement. Increased Population if settled adjacent to a Resource.

Wonder

Byrsa: Gold Base. Trade Routes from this Settlement cannot be plundered. All tiles in this City that are adjacent to Coast and eligible for Walls receive a Wall. Must be placed adjacent to a Coast tile.