Macedonian Dynasty

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Emperor Basil II employed Varangians to defend against revolts fomented by Byzantine nobles. Arriving on ships from the north, these foreign-born warriors were not swayed by Byzantine politics and culture, creating an elite shock division protecting emperors for centuries to come. The Macedonian Dynasty mints Silver as a unique resource to spend at Varangian Arsenals, sharpening their blades and honing their skills while they protect the Emperor.

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Civilization Bonuses

Villagers extract Silver from Gold and Stone to research unique technologies.
Generate Silver passively on Mining Camps and Town Centers with influence of Varangian Arsenals.
Exceed three tiers of technologies with the Varangian Arsenal by spending Silver.
Access to Early Varangian Guard in the Feudal Age (II).
Produce all unique Varangian units from the Varangian Stronghold.
Varangian units have unique abilities to improve their combat effectiveness.
Reinforce warriors that fall in battle for free with the Varangian Warcamp.
Field units capable of using various forms of Greek Fire.
Transport Ships temporarily increase the move speed of units when unloading.

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IDark Age

IIFeudal Age

IIICastle Age

IVImperial Age