Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
British vs Chinese
British and Chinese share 2 of their regular units and 32 Home City cards. British start worth 1,200 resources and train 20 kinds of units; Chinese start worth 1,530 and train 18.
BritishStart worth 1,200 · 2 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 6 Settler, 1 Tiny Crate of Food, 1 Tiny Crate of Wood
Civilization bonus: Manor spawns a settler when built. Royal guard units: Musketeer (Redcoat) and Hussar (King's Life Guard) Unique units: Longbowman and Rocket
ChineseStart worth 1,530 · 2 Crates of Food, 3 Cords of Wood, 1 Goat, 1 Shaolin Master, 1 Disciple, 6 Villager
Civilization bonus: Can reach population of 220. Trains banner armies in War Academy. Unique units: Arquebusier, Changdao Swordsmen, Chu Ko Nu, Disciple, Fire Junk, Flamethrower, Flying Crow, Fuchuan, Hand Mortar, Iron Flail, Keshik, Meteor Hammer, Qiang Pikemen, Shaolin Master, Steppe Rider and War Junk. Unique buildings: War Academy is a combination of barracks and stables. Village supports 20 population and also fattens livestock. Wonders: Confucian Academy, Porcelain Tower, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and White Pagoda
Units only one of them has
Only British
Villager
Only Chinese
Villager
Infantry
Artillery
Both: Monitor, Surgeon.
Best age-up per age
| Age | British | Chinese |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Naturalist ≈ 500 | Confucian Academy ≈ 340 |
| Fortress Age |  The Mohawk Statesman ≈ 790 | Summer Palace ≈ 800 |
| Industrial Age |  The Engineer ≈ 1,000 | Summer Palace ≈ 1,500 |
| Imperial Age |  El Presidente ≈ 2,000 | Summer Palace ≈ 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
135
only British
32
in both decks
118
only Chinese