Conquistador

Mounted unit The Spanish unique unit. (Replaces Knight)
Game speed Quick - Regular - Epic - MarathonQuick - Regular - Epic - MarathonQuick - Regular - Epic - MarathonQuick - Regular - Epic - Marathon
	90135 202 405
	20
	4
	None
Technology	Chivalry
Resource	Horses
Upgrades to	Cavalry
Notes	No defensive terrain bonuses Weak to pikemen Can move after attacking Extra sight 2 Embarkation with defense

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Game InfoEdit

Medieval Era unit that specializes in scouting and colonizing overseas. Only Spain may build it. Replaces the Knight.

StrategyEdit

The Conquistador is a multi-purpose unit that is strong both on land and at sea. Replacing the Knight, it is an exceptional scout on land with extra visibility. It also has the ability to found new cities, but only on a foreign continent that does not contain the Spanish capital. In the water, the Conquistador has the defensive embarkation promotion that allows it to defend itself against naval units. It also suffers no penalty when attacking cities, unlike the Knight.

Historical InfoEdit

The Conquistadores were the Spanish soldiers and explorers who conquered much of the New World in the 16^th and 17^th centuries. Having recently driven the Moors from Spain in the famous Reconquista, the Conquistadores were seasoned veteran light cavalrymen. Their ability to traverse difficult terrain on horseback made them especially effective against the natives of the New World, who lacked horses altogether and were unable to outrun their terrifying opponents.