The Ottomans are one of the cultures available in the Early Modern Era, with the Expansionist culture focus.
"With ambitions set on far horizons, the Ottomans are eager to bring the world's riches home and see their borders span continents."
Culture orientation[]
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Expansionist cultures favor a gameplay orientation focused on Empire expansion, not necessarily through war. These cultures gain extra Fame from Expansionist Era Stars for claiming Territories. |
Affinity Action: Under One Banner[]
Can forcibly annex Territories occupied by other Empire's Outposts and Administrative Centers.
- For annexing, you need to move an Army to stand on another Empire's Outpost or Administrative Center.
- The process will take the Army a few turns, cost a sum of Money, and can be interrupted when someone attacking the annexing Army.
- You cannot trigger multiple annexations at the same time, and will need to wait a few turns after each successful annexation before using this Affinity Action again.
- Territories held by your Allies cannot be annexed.
Affinity Bonus: Ambition[]
Can always trespass due to Expansionist affinity.
- That is, can actively trespass despite the Border Policy Treaty being at Closed Borders.
- The trespassing Army will not suffer trespassing Health penalty anymore.
- The "Trespassing" Grievance still applies to the trespassing Army.
Transcendence Bonus: Oath of Allegiance[]
+10Stability on City or Outpost.
Trait: Supremacy of Fire[]
- -50% on Heavy Weapon Industry cost
- +3Combat Strength on Heavy Weapon
Emblematic quarter: Sultan Camii[]
“With schools, kitchens, and baths as part of its monumental architecture, the sultan camii is far more than a place of prayer.”
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Emblematic unit: Janissaries[]
“Famous for the strict discipline and order, the janissaries are elite strike infantry utterly loyal to the Sultan.”
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City names[]
The names listed are default names, players can change their cities' names if they choose.
Ḳonsṭanṭiniyye, Burūsa, Baġdād, İzmīr, Ḥaleb, Selānīk, Kāhire, Dımışḳ, Medīne, Būdīn
- The first new city found by this culture will use the first name on the city list.
Trivia[]
- The in-game appearance of the Ottoman City Center is roughly based on the Topkapı Palace, the residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.
- The entrance of the City Center is clearly modeled after the Gate of Salutation, while the rest of the City Center is a mash-up of the buildings in Topkapı Palace.
- Topkapı Palace is also one of the world wonders in the game.