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Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309

Italians vs United States

Italians and United States share 9 of their regular units and 49 Home City cards. Italians start worth 1,370 resources and train 21 kinds of units; United States start worth 1,300 and train 26.

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Italians

Start worth 1,370 · 6 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 3 Settler, 1 Architect

Civilization bonus: Gets a free Settler with every technology and may research those at Economic Buildings in any age. Royal Guard Units: Mortars (Galilean Mortars) and Culverins (Spingardes) Unique Units: Architect, Bersagliere, Galleass, Pavisier. Unique Buildings: Basilica, Lombard

United States

Start worth 1,300 · 4 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 6 Settler, 1 Collection of Books, 1 General

Civilization bonus: Minutemen levies can be called repeatedly from Town Centers and Outposts. Unlocks two Factory cards in the Industrial Age. Culture Bonus: Starts with a General who can plant an Inspiring Flag and build Forts instead of Town Centers. Advances in Age by choosing a Federal State that unlocks two powerful unique cards. Has access to Saloons, Sloops, Steamers, and unique Outlaws. National guard units: State Militia (Volunteer) Unique units: Carbine Cavalry, Minuteman, State Militia, Regular, Sharpshooter, Gatling Gun Unique buildings: Can build a Meeting House and a State Capitol which may train Construction Wagons or research unique improvements.

Units only one of them has

Both: Culverin, Fishing Boat, Frigate, Hussar, Mortar, Settler, Surgeon, Horse Artillery, Petard.

Best age-up per age

AgeItaliansUnited States
Colonial AgeThe Philosopher Prince ≈ 500Delaware ≈ 300
Fortress AgeThe Gentleman Pirate ≈ 800Indiana ≈ 525
Industrial AgeThe Cavalry Marshal ≈ 1,080New Jersey ≈ 600
Imperial AgeEl Presidente ≈ 2,000Connecticut ≈ 1,500

The choice that hands over the most in resources (units at train cost, livestock and crates at what they hold).

Home City cards

123

only Italians

49

in both decks

97

only United States