Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Aztecs vs Maltese
Aztecs and Maltese share 1 of their regular units and 24 Home City cards. Aztecs start worth 1,680 resources and train 11 kinds of units; Maltese start worth 1,400 and train 18.
AztecsStart worth 1,680 · 4 Crates of Food, 3 Cords of Wood, 5 Villager, 1 Eagle Scout, 1 War Chief, 1 Warrior Priest
Civilization bonus: Warrior priests can occupy at the Community Plaza for greater effect. Unique units: Arrow Knights, Coyote Runner, Eagle Runner Knight, Jaguar Prowl Knight, Otontin Slinger, Puma Spearman and Skull Knight. Unique buildings: Nobles Hut provides excellent defense and trains elite Aztec units. Unique ceremonies: Healing Ceremony and Garland War Ceremony
MalteseStart worth 1,400 · 1 Chests of Coin, 4 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 6 Settler, 1 Grand Master
Civilization bonus: Maltese units gain additional hitpoints with each shipment and heal over time when idle. Royal Guard Units: Crossbowman (Arbalesters) and Culverin (Basilisks) Unique Units: Fire Thrower, Grand Master, Hospitaller, Sentinel Unique Buildings: Hospital, Fixed Gun, Depot, Commandery
Units only one of them has
Only Aztecs
Villager
Only Maltese
Villager
Both: Fishing Boat.
Best age-up per age
| Age | Aztecs | Maltese |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Warrior ≈ 500 | The Naturalist ≈ 500 |
| Fortress Age |  The Warrior ≈ 750 | The Sergeant at Arms ≈ 800 |
| Industrial Age |  The Warrior ≈ 1,250 | The Engineer ≈ 1,000 |
| Imperial Age |  The Warrior ≈ 2,000 | El Presidente ≈ 2,000 |
The choice that hands over the most in resources (units at train cost, livestock and crates at what they hold).
Home City cards
125
only Aztecs
24
in both decks
152
only Maltese