United States

United States in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition


Flag of the United States in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

The “land of opportunity” provided a new world for people from many nations, creating the famous melting pot of cultures. Expanding from militia forces skilled in skirmishing tactics and marksmanship to a professional army, the United States of America ensured its independence and impressive road to prosperity.

 

George Washington in Age of Empires III

In Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, George Washington is a charismatic and resourceful statesman. As leader of the land of opportunity, he uses a wide range of tactics and will not be easily outwitted. Whether through military might, raw economic output, or technological advancement, he will seize any advantage that he sees.

 

 



Civilization Bonuses

  • Federal states unlock two new cards per age and two Factory cards in Industrial Age.
  • Receives XP crates for free when aging up.
  • Generals can build Forts instead of Town Centers.
  • Levies can be called repeatedly from multiple buildings.

National guard units:

  • Volunteer (State Militia)

Unique Units

Carbine Cavalry Icon in Age of Empires IIICarbine Cavalry
The Carbine Cavalry replaces the Dragoon and is unique to the United States. It is available starting in the Fortress Age and, like the Dragoon, is especially effective against enemy cavalry units. However, it utilizes a multi-shot carbine rifle attack and fires at a greater range than the pistols of the Dragoon.
Gatling Gun Icon in Age of Empires IIIGatling Gun
The Gatling Gun replaces the Falconet and is unique to the United States. The precursor to modern machine guns, the Gatling Gun is a rapid-fire artillery unit that can chew up opponents at a brisk pace. It has good range and hitpoints, and offers a powerful attack.
Ironclad Icon in Age of Empires IIIIronclad
The Ironclad replaces the Monitor and is unique to the United States. The Ironclad is a powerful ship that combines firepower with superior armor, allowing it to dish out and take on significant damage. It has a lot of hitpoints, good range, and a big attack.
Minuteman Icon in Age of Empires IIIMinuteman
The Minuteman replaces the Militiaman and is unique to the United States. It can be called from various buildings and can be upgraded through cards sent from the Home City. It can be further upgraded to Marines through a shipment as well.
Regular Icon in Age of Empires IIIRegular
The Regular replaces the Musketeer and is unique to the United States. It is available starting in the Commerce Age and, like the Musketeer, is an all-around strong soldier that is effective against cavalry. United States Regulars have a higher range than their European counterparts, however, giving them a slight edge in battle.
Sharpshooter Icon in Age of Empires IIISharpshooter
The Sharpshooter replaces the Skirmisher and is unique to the United States. It is available starting in the Fortress Age and, like the Skirmisher, is effective against a variety of units ranging from regular musket units to pistol cavalry. The Sharpshooter has higher range than the Skirmisher but lower hit points, making them effective at a distance but weak in a pitched battle.
Sloop Icon in Age of Empires IIISloop
The Sloop replaces the Caravel and is unique to the United States. It is available starting in the Commerce Age and, like the Caravel, is an effective early warship also capable of fishing. Instead of a broadside ability, the Sloop has a charged attack that is automatically used on its first target in a battle. Sloops are faster than Caravels and have a higher attack range, but are less durable against attacks.
State Militia Icon in Age of Empires IIIState Militia
The State Militia replaces the Crossbowman and is unique to the United States. It is available starting in the Commerce Age and, like the Crossbowman, has relatively low range and attack. However, it has considerably more hit points and becomes stronger in larger groups.
Steamer Icon in Age of Empires IIISteamer
The Steamer replaces the Galleon and is unique to the United States. Unlike the Galleon, it is available starting in the Fortress Age, not the Commerce Age, and can fish the ocean. Like the Galleon, it is a sturdy but costly ship that can train units and sustain a lot of damage. It also has the unique Full Steam ability, allowing it to increase its speed for a short period of time.
General Icon in Age of Empires IIIGeneral
The General replaces the Explorer and is unique to the United States. It is available starting in the Exploration Age and, like the Explorer, is effective at fighting Treasure Guardians and gathering Treasures. The General also has a unique ability to use a flag to inspire nearby units and buildings to work faster and fight more effectively.

Unique Buildings

Meeting House Icon in Age of Empires IIIMeeting House
The Meeting House is a building unique to the United States and is available starting in the Exploration Age. Unlike the Church that it replaces, its focus is on secular affairs and technologies, and it trains Surgeons instead of Priests.
State Capitol Icon in Age of Empires IIIState Capitol
The State Capitol is a building unique to the United States and is available starting in the Fortress Age. Like the Capitol, it can research various technologies; however it also has the ability to train wagons that can be used to construct various buildings.

 

United States Home City Washington D.C. in Age of Empires III

Washington D.C., the United States Home City in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition