
Thier settlers can be trained as groups and there are several unique units: Strelets, Cossack and Oprichnik. It is a combination of barracks and outpost and already available at age 1. The Russians (Ivan) have a unique building, called a ”blockhouse”. Unique units are not very useful – the Fluyt is only slightly better than a Galleon, and Ruyters are quick – but weak in melee combat. However, Dutch settlers actually cost money – making economy growth rather problematic.

The bank generates coins automatically – without the need to gather it with settlers.

The Dutchĭutch (Maurice) have the ability to construct banks. Also, Portuguese naval units and dragoons are little bit stronger than other civilization’s. Unique units include Cassadors and Organ Guns. Portugual’s (Henry) main advantage is, certainly, the ability of their explorer to cut the Fog of War. It’s only problem is that it is expensive. The unique French (Napoleon) unit is the Cuirassier – an extremely strong cavalry unit. The French settlers have much more hitpoints so they are much harder to eliminate. Congreve Rockets are another unique British unit. The British (led by Queen Elizabeth) also have the longbowman, whose range is greater than other nation’s archery counterparts.

Although those houses are more expensive, it is a real plus to use them to produce settlers. Second easiest to win with and advised for those new to the game (as are the Spanish), the British have the ability to train settlers when building manor houses.
