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Created at: Unknown Epoch(s) Available: Middle Ages The Crusaders of the Middle Ages were sent to Palestine, charged with the dubious task of recapturing the Holy Lands from the Muslims. In Empires, the Crusader will both convert and fight his enemies on the battlefield. (More Info) |
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Created at: Unknown Epoch(s) Available: World War I, World War II In response to the German's use of the flame-thrower the French developed their own portable one-man "Schilt" flamethrower, which was far superior to the German model. This Schilt was It was used in trench attacks during 1917-18. In Empires, the Flamethrower will be used to kill enemy units at close range and to destroy defensive emplacements such as pillboxes. (More Info) |
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Created at: Unknown Epoch(s) Available: Unknwon The French used the Montgolfier balloon for military observation and at times even for attack purposes, bringing death from above. In Empires, the Montgolfier Balloon will demoralize enemy troops with awe and fright as it floats over the battlefield. (More Info) |
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Created at: Unknown Epoch(s) Available: World War II During World War II, the importance of small, easily assessable, and swift transports grew. The Motorcycle came as the response and was used in place of their slower counterparts such as bicycles, which were used primarily in the First World War. In Empires, the Motorcyclist will act as a scout, having a large line-of-sight, Motorcyclists will be used for quick exploration of the map. (More Info) |
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Created at: Unknown Epoch(s) Available: World War I, World War II The rifle grenade gives the French a vital anti-armor capability early in the history of tanks, when the need for some way to counter the steel behemoths is particularly dire. Somewhere between light artillery and your standard infantryman, the Rifle Grenadier offers the ability to support infantry assaults on the fly, without risking important support weapons and with enough mobility to accompany the foot soldiers as they make their assault. (More Info) |
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Created at: Unknown Epoch(s) Available: World War II Following the surrender of France to Nazi Germany in 1940, a French resistance movement began conducting guerrilla warfare against their German oppressors. The men and women of the resistance acted as Saboteurs. In Empires, Saboteurs have the ability to place explosives on enemy buildings and vehicles. (More Info) |