This article is about the civilization in Age of Empires III. For the civilization in Age of Empires II: The Conquerors, see Spanish (Age of Empires II). |
ā | The Spanish were one of the greatest colonizers of North and South America and were known for having acquired great wealth from the colonies during the 17th century. While Spain focused primarily on South America, developments in Europe often entangled it in the affairs of other colonizing nations. | ā |
The Spanish are a playable European civilization in Age of Empires III. They are based on the Spanish Empire which started with the union of the crowns of Castille and Aragon and their consolidation of Spain in 1492.
The Spanish are a European Catholic nation that was the first European country to successfully colonise the Americas and create a world empire. They are well known for having defeated and annexed the majority of Native American civilizations, especially the Aztecs and Maya in Mesoamerica, and the Inca in South America. From the wealth of an immeasurable amount of precious metals (primarily gold and silver) from American mines, they also waged several wars with religious motivations against non-Catholic countries such as the Netherlands, England, and the Ottoman Empire.
However, this era also saw the beginning of Spain's decline relative to other European powers. As a result, whereas the Spanish of Age of Empires II enjoyed an efficient economy that could bring them great advantages in the late game, the Spanish of Age of Empires III enjoy powerful early-game advantages that fade away as the game progresses.
Home City[]
- (Default) Explorer names
- First names
- Alonso, Andres, Antonia, Bernal, Cristobol, Diego, Domingo, Don, Estevanico, Eusebio, Fortun, Francisco, Gaspar, Hernan, Hernando, Juan, Junipero, Lope, Lucas, Luis, Marcos, Martin, Panfilo, Pedro, Sebastian, Silvestre, Tomas, Tristan, Vasquez, Vicente
- Last names
- Alvarez, Cabeza de Vaca, Cabrillo, Cartegena, Colon, Diaz, Dorantes, Fernandez, Garces, Jiminez, Kino, Maldonado, Melendez, Nunez, Perez, Pinzon, Pizzaro, Ponce de Leon, Rodriguez, Serra, Urdaneta, Vazquez, Velez, Vizcaino, de Aguirre, de Anza, de Aviles, de Ayllon, de Balboa, de Berrio, de Cordoba, de Coronado, de Cortez, de Escalante, de Fuca, de Inciso, de Mendoza, de Narvaez, de Niza, de Onate, de Pineda, de Portola, de Quesada, de Quiros, de Solis, de Soto, de Ursua, de Vera, del Cano, del Castillo, do Ordaz
- Torchy - An entertainer who performs tricks with fire (1 point)
- Juggler - A juggling performer (1 point)
- Vendor Cart - A store on wheels hawking goods of all kinds (1 point)
- Home City Chatter - Enable this to show comments made by citizens strolling through this city (1 point)
- Patriotic Bunting - The citizens show their national pride by decorating with patriotic banners (1 point)
- Merchants from Afar - Many merchants travel far to display their wares in the city's market (1 point)
- Market Day Pennants - These bright streamers declare it is market day (1 point)
- The Spanish New World Trade Center - The original version of the Spanish New World Trade Center (Default)
- Oficina del Comercio Exterior - The Foreign Trade Office is the red version of the Spanish New World Trade Center (1 point)
- Royal Expedition Outfitters - This is blue version of the Spanish New World Trade Center (1 point)
- Intercambio Mercantil de Tua - Tua's Mercantile Exchange is the green version of the Spanish New World Trade Center (1 point)
- Seven Cities of Gold Mercantile - This is the upgraded version of the Spanish New World Trade Center (1 point)
- Casa de Contratacion of Seville - The House of Hiring is the red version of the Spanish New World Trade Center (1 point)
- Puerto Bello Expedition Supply - This is the upgraded blue version of the Spanish New World Trade Center (1 point)
- Camino Real Shipping - This is the upgraded green version of the Spanish New World Trade Center (1 point)
- Patriotic Bunting - The citizens show their national pride by decorating with patriotic banners (1 point)
- Decorative Planters - Improve your military cadets' outlook on life with these decorative urns (1 point)
- Statue of the Sovereign - A tribute to the Empire's famous leader (1 point)
- Falconet - This sturdy cannon honors soldiers who served their empire (1 point)
- The Torre del Oro (original) - Once a Moorish fortress, the Tower of Gold was also used to store gold coming from the New World (Default)
- The Torre del Oro (red) - Red version of Spanish Military Academy (1 point)
- The Torre del Oro (blue) - Blue version of Spanish Military Academy (1 point)
- The Torre del Oro (white) - White version of the Spanish Military Academy (1 point)
- Musician - A strolling entertainer (1 point)
- The Reverend - A street preacher sharing the good news (1 point)
- Daytime Lighting - The city with the sun shining brightly (Default)
- Morning Lighting - Early morning in the Empire of Spain (1 point)
- Statue of the Sovereign - A tribute to the Empire's famous leader (1 point)
- Patriotic Bunting - The citizens show their national pride by decorating with patriotic banners (1 point)
- Catedral de Sevilla - The red version of the Spanish Cathedral (Default)
- Santiago de Compostela - The purple version of the Spanish Cathedral (1 point)
- Hospicio de los Venerables - The green version of the Spanish Cathedral (1 point)
- Iglesia de la Anunciacion - The gold version of the Spanish Cathedral (1 point)
- The Artist - An artist who sets up his easel and paints (1 point)
- Thug - A brutish and unpleasant fellow (1 point)
- Patriotic Bunting - The citizens show their national pride by decorating with patriotic banners (1 point)
- Street Lamps - Technology making the streets safer at night (1 point)
- Seville Fabrication Works - Original version of the Spanish Manufacturing Plant (Default)
- Fabrica Industrial del Honcho - Honcho's is the red version of the Spanish Manufacturing Plant (1 point)
- Queen Isabella Cordage Factory - Blue version of the Spanish Manufacturing Plant (1 point)
- Fabrica Nueva del Cacao del Mundo - The New World Cocoa Factory is the cream-colored version of the Spanish Manufacturing Plant (1 point)
- Conquistador Armory - Upgraded version of the original Spanish Manufacturing Plant (1 point)
- Pizzaro Metal Smithing - Upgraded version of the red Spanish Manufacturing Plant (1 point)
- Seville Tool and Die - Upgraded version of the blue Spanish Manufacturing Plant (1 point)
- The Cooper of Seville - The upgraded cream-colored version of the Spanish Manufacturing Plant (1 point)
- Drunk - A sailor who has overindulged in adult beverages (1 point)
- Nice Lady - A woman in a red dress (1 point)
- Fisherman - A man who would rather be fishing (1 point)
- Patriotic Bunting - The citizens show their national pride by decorating with patriotic banners (1 point)
- Crates - These crates might be ready for Shipment to the New World (1 point)
- Dock Equipment - Strewn here and there, it's a lot of things for the dock (1 point)
- Gold Clock - A golden clock that's right twice a day (1 point)
- Pennants - Colorful banners to flutter and snap in the breeze (1 point)
- Spanish Harbor Master's Office - Original version of the Spanish Harbor building (Default)
- Martinez Mariner's Supply - A red version of the Spanish Harbor building (1 point)
- Admiral Cristobal Columbo's Naval Office - A blue-green version of the Spanish Harbor building (1 point)
- Armada Fleet Offices - A green and gold version of the Spanish Harbor building (1 point)
- Seville Harbor Office - An upgraded version of the original Spanish Harbor building's color scheme (1 point)
- Balboa Pacific Fleet Office - An upgraded version of the red Spanish Harbor building (1 point)
- Menendez West Indies Supply - An upgraded version of the turquoise Spanish Harbor building (1 point)
- Torrales Harbor Building - An upgraded version of the green and gold Spanish Harbor building (1 point)
Characteristics[]
Civilization bonuses[]
- Starts with 300 food, 200 wood, six Settlers, and a War Dog
- Home City shipments require -26% XP to be earned
- Choose Politicians to advance in Age
- Royal Guard units: Pikeman (Tercio), Rodelero (Espadachin), Lancer (Garrochista)
Unique units[]
- War Dog: A fierce canine that obeys commands.
- Missionary: Heals injured units.
- Rodelero: Fast-moving sword and buckler infantry.
- Lancer: Heavy cavalry armed with a lance for killing infantry.
Allies, mercenaries and natives[]
- Mercenaries shippable from the Home City: Irish Brigadier, Highlander, Armored Pistoleer, Elmetto, Swiss Pikeman, Fusilier, Mediterranean Army, Highland Army, Holy Roman Army.
- Natives shippable from the Home City: Maya Holcan Javelineer, Mounted Infantry, Royal Musketeer.
The Spanish cannot research The Mercenary Contractor in the Fortress Age to get additional mercenaries in the Tavern.
Politicians[]
- The Governor, The Inventor, The Logistician, The Naturalist, The Philosopher Prince (Commerce Age)
- The Admiral of the Ocean Sea, The Adventurer, The Bishop, The Scout, The Sergeant at Arms (Fortress Age)
- The Cavalry Marshal, The Engineer, The King's Musketeer, The Papal Guard, The War Minister (Industrial Age)
- El Presidente, The General, The Inventor, The Mercenary Contractor, The Knight (Imperial Age)
Revolutions[]
- Miguel Hidalgo and Bernardo O'Higgins (The WarChiefs and The Asian Dynasties).
- Argentina, Chile (exclusive), Gran Colombia, Mexico (exclusive), and Peru (since the Definitive Edition).
Overview[]
The Spanish are primarily an offensive civilization. They have a strong military and a stable economy, and less experience is required for each Home City shipment. They will only be able to use one Factory and one Fort, unless The Asian Dynasties is played. That expansion gives all European civilizations with only one Factory a second one for balancing purposes.
Campaign appearances[]
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- Act I: Blood
- Temples of the Aztec
- Spanish - Enemy
- A Pirate's Help
- Havana - Ally
- Spanish Treasure Fleet
- Treasure Fleet - Ally
- Spanish - Enemy
- Temples of the Aztec
- Act III: Steel
- Hold the Fort
- Mexicans - Enemy
- Bolivar's Revolt
- Local Village - Ally
- Bolivar's Army - Ally
- Spanish Army - Enemy
- Last Stand of the Boneguard
- Havana - Ally
- Hold the Fort
- Act II: Shadow
- Claims
- Rival Miners - Enemy
- Claims
- Historical Battles
- Algiers
- The Spanish Army - Enemy
- The Spanish Armada - Enemy
- Raid on the Caribbean
- Spanish Colonies - Enemy
- Grito de Dolores
- Royalist Guards - Enemy
- Northern Royalist Army - Enemy
- Northern Royalist Army - Enemy
- Algiers
In-game dialogue[]
- Main article: Spanish dialogue lines
Spanish units speak Castilian Spanish.
Common[]
- Select
- ĀæSĆ? - Yes?
- Preparado (masculine)/Preparada (feminine) - Ready
- ĀæQuĆ© me ordena? - What is my order?
- ĀæCuĆ”l es su orden? - What is your order?
- ĀæCuĆ”l es su comando? - What is your command?
- Ā”Hola! - Hello!
- Move
- SĆ - Yes
- Lo harƩ - I'll do it
- Voy a hacerlo - I'm going to do it
- Correcto - Correct
- Attack
- Ā”Al ataque! - Attack!
- Ā”A las armas! - To arms!
- Ā”SĆ! - Yes
Settler[]
- Female Build Constructora - Builder (feminine)
- Male Build Constructor - Builder (masculine)
- Female Farm Granjera - Farmer (feminine)
- Male Farm Granjero - Farmer (masculine)
- Female Gather Coin Recolectora - Collector (feminine)
- Male Gather Coin Recolector - Collector (masculine)
- Female Gather Fruit Abastecedora - Supplier (feminine)
- Male Gather Fruit Abastecedor - Supplier (masculine)
- Female Gather Meat Cazadora - Huntress
- Male Gather Meat Cazador - Hunter
- Female Gather Wood LeƱadora - Lumberjack (feminine)
- Male Gather Wood LeƱador - Lumberjack (masculine)
Explorer[]
- Claim Ā”Reclamo esta tierra en nombre de EspaƱa! - I claim this land in the name of Spain!
- Disabled Estoy herido y no puedo moverme - I'm hurt and I can't move
- Ransomed Gracias por pagar mi rescate - Thanks for paying my ransom
- Revived Ahora me siento mƔs fuerte - I feel stronger now
History[]
ā | In 1492 the combined kingdoms of Aragon and Castile completed the reconquest of Spain, driving the last of the Moors back to North Africa. At this moment the discoveries of Columbus fell into their lap. They followed his first voyage with more that were disappointing at first, revealing new continents but not the Asian source of gold or riches they sought. That changed, however, when first the Aztec and then Incan civilizations were discovered in the interior. Both were destroyed in audacious and brutal campaigns, and looted of enormous treasure. These conquests revitalized interest in the New World, and Spanish conquistadors[sic] searched north and south for more treasure and more civilizations, especially the legendary El Dorado, the city of gold. When these searches proved largely fruitless, the Spanish settled where they found precious metal to be mined, or where surviving native populations could be put to work. Other European nations and assorted pirates began preying on Spanish outposts and returning treasure fleets. While Spain fought endless wars in Europe against Protestantism, it was also engaged in the New World, defending its colonies and sources of wealth. By the late eighteenth century Spain's opportunity for greatness on a worldwide scale had passed. The wealth it extracted from the New World had largely spent on luxuries and wasteful wars. Spain resisted change and progress at home and abroad. Its colonial system installed a ruling elite over indigenous populations. The costs of maintaining its empire outstripped the income it generated, and one by one the colonies wrested control from Spain. The Spanish fell behind the other contending nations in Europe in economic and military power, and when the French under Napoleon marched in they could offer little organized resistance. | ā |
—In-game history section |
Trivia[]
- The Spanish flag shown in the game is the Cross of Burgundy Flag, which was used by the Spanish Empire between 1506ā1842.
- As such, the Spanish flag design also appears as the civilization emblem of the Burgundians, one of the civilizations in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Lords of the West.
- Torre Del Oro (the Wonder for the Spanish in Age of Empires II: The Conquerors) reappears in the Spanish Home City as a replacement for the Military Academy.
- The Cathedral in the Home City of Seville was inaccurately based on the Florence Cathedral before the Definitive Edition. The same cathedral was also depicted in the Portuguese Home City of Lisbon. This has been corrected in the Definitive Edition for the Portuguese, where they get the appropriate Lisbon Cathedral; however, the same model is also reused inaccurately in the Spanish Home City.
- Before the Definitive Edition, the Spanish were the only civilization that could upgrade their Pikemen beyond the Veteran level.
- The Spanish AI personality appears as one of the AI player names of the Spanish in Age of Empires II: The Conquerors.
- The Spanish have many similarities to their predecessor from Age of Empires II, as they have a versatile tech tree and opt for different strategies (which is also reflected in their Home City Cards), making them a beginner-friendly civilization. Much like their predecessor, the Spanish do not have a strong economy, but makes up for it with their versatile tech tree. The biggest difference is the Spanish in Age of Empires III have better rushing potential, while their predecessor in Age of Empires II put more emphasis in the late-game with gold-efficient units with an option to enter a trash war in low-gold situations.