Spain

Exploration

Among early European colonial powers, Spain was by far the largest and most influential empire. Iberia had been divided between Muslim emirates and Christian kingdoms, but following the unification of Castile and Aragon, and the completion of the Reconquista, Spain dominated the global stage in the name of God and wealth. The empire faltered as its ambitions were challenged in Europe, and its far-flung colonies sought their own destinies.

Ability

Siglo de Oro: Increased Gold efficiency towards converting a Town to a City, increased further in Distant Lands.

Military Units

Tercio: Unique Infantry Unit. Adjacent Units receive increased Combat Strength against Cavalry Units (bonus is only applied once).

Civilian Units

Conquistador: Unique Great Person Unit. Can only be built in Cities with a Wharf, and the specific Conquistador received is random. Each Conquistador can only be received once. Cost increases per Conquistador built. A Conquistador can only be activated in Distant Lands, but they gain the ability to embark on Ocean tiles immediately.

Wonder

El Escorial: Adds Happiness. Cities within a set number of tiles of this Wonder receive additional Happiness. Increased Settlement Limit. Has additional Great Work slots. Must be built on a Rough tile.

Infrastructure

Plaza: Unique Quarter. Increased Gold in this Settlement for every Settlement in Distant Lands.

Casa Consistorial: Unique Building. Culture Base. Culture adjacency for Quarters. Cannot be built in Distant Lands, and must be built adjacent to a Coast tile.

Casa de Contratación: Unique Building. Gold Base. Gold Adjacency with Navigable River and Resource tiles. Cannot be built in Distant Lands.