Ming

The  are one of the cultures available in the Early Modern Era, with the Aesthete culture focus.

"Their beautiful blue-and-white porcelain might speak to timeless crafts, but the far-flung explorations of Zheng He and others mean the Ming are on the cusp of transformation."

Trait: Grand Secretariat

 * +25% civics points net

Emblematic quarter: Grand Teahouse
“A place of great tranquility, beautiful craftsmanship, and soothing aromas, perfect for the exchange of ideas.”

Emblematic unit: Rocket Cart
“Capable of carrying hundreds of rocket-powered arrows, the Ming revel in the suppressing firepower of their fire racks.”

City names
The names listed are default names, players can change their cities' names if they choose.

Běijīng, Nánjīng, Nánchāng, Guǎngzhōu, Jǐnán, Hángzhōu, Kāifēng, Fúzhōu, Yúnnán, Chéngdū


 * The first new city found by this culture will use the first name on the city list.

Trivia

 * The in-game appearance of Ming City Center is based on the Forbidden City of Nanjing, the initial Ming imperial palace.
 * When playing as the Ming, the background music track will have a rendition of the famous Chinese orchestral piece, Butterfly Lovers.