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Dive into the heart of Africa as you explore a new continent for Age of
Empires III: Definitive Edition with two brand new civilizations and their
kingdoms, the Ethiopians and the Hausa!
Using an Age up mechanic unique to the African civilizations, gain new
Alliances with every age and use your Influence to hire your allies’ units or
research their technologies. Construct a Palace to recruit Mercenaries,
Alliance units, Imported Artillery or the new Gatling Camel. Build a Granary
to lure hunted animals and boost your food gathering, or a Livestock Market to
trade Sanga and Zebu Cattle, or go all in with a legendary Royal Banquet,
securing a generous amount of Influence for your allies to strengthen your
armies.
2 New Civilizations
Ethiopia:
Make the “Roof of Africa” your home with Palaces and Mountain Monasteries,
while Shotel Warriors break the enemy lines and your mortars rain explosive
shots on enemy units and buildings alike. Train the mighty Oromo to cut down
enemy cavalry charges, deploy Neftenya to take potshots at the opposing
infantry, or use any of the alliances at your disposal to orchestrate the
perfect strategy for your playstyle.
Hausa:
Build a flourishing Hausa Kingdom with inspiring Griots, lucrative Livestock
trades and influential Universities, then guard your possessions with Maigadi
guards and imported cannons. Get ahead of your adversary early, by razing
their empire with a mix of resourceful Fulani Archers, fast Raiders, and
imposing Lifidi Knights.
3 New Historical Battles
The Battle of the Three Kings – Sebastian of Portugal, a young and jealous
king, has launched an invasion into Morocco under the pretense of a crusade.
The Saadis, however, are not impressed and gather their army to meet the
invaders. The Iberians may have superior technology, mercenaries, and the help
of a local puppet sultan, but the sultan’s forces are fighting to protect
their homes.
Fall of the Hausa – Exiled from the Hausa city-state of Gobir for criticizing
the greed and immorality of the city’s elites, the scholar, writer, and
military leader Usman dan Fodio united Fulani nomads, Hausa peasants, and
escaped slaves to spark a revolution on West Africa’s Sahel.
The Era of the Princes – For over a century, Ethiopia struggled as local
warlords vied for power in the declining old empire. There seemed to be no way
out of the conflict until a man named Kassa Hailu stepped in. Kassa, a veteran
of the Ethiopian-Egyptian wars, could no longer bear to watch as his country
was torn asunder. He would fight the warlords and gift the loot to the
impoverished Ethiopian peasants.
Age of Empires III: DE – The African Royals