Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Spanish vs United States
Spanish and United States share 10 of their regular units and 54 Home City cards. Spanish start worth 1,280 resources and train 22 kinds of units; United States start worth 1,300 and train 26.
SpanishStart worth 1,280 · 3 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 6 Settler, 1 War Dog
Civilization bonus: Faster shipments from home city. Royal guard units: Pikeman (Tercios), Rodelero (Espadachins), Lancer (Garrochistas) Unique units: War Dog, Missionary, Rodelero, Lancer
United StatesStart 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
Only Spanish
Artillery
Only United States
Cavalry
Artillery
Both: Culverin, Fishing Boat, Frigate, Hussar, Mortar, Settler, Surgeon, Horse Artillery, Petard, Spy.
Best age-up per age
| Age | Spanish | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Naturalist ≈ 500 | Delaware ≈ 300 |
| Fortress Age |  The Scout ≈ 800 | Indiana ≈ 525 |
| Industrial Age |  The Cavalry Marshal ≈ 1,200 | New Jersey ≈ 600 |
| Imperial Age |  El Presidente ≈ 2,000 | Connecticut ≈ 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
101
only Spanish
54
in both decks
92
only United States