Carthaginians/Strategy

Strategy
Like the Macedonians and the Persians, the Carthaginians are strictly an Iron Age civilization since almost all of their bonuses apply during that age. As a whole, the Carthaginians somewhat struggle in the beginning of the game compared to other civilizations so they are definitely not recommended in short games especially in Random Map. If played in Deathmatches, the tide of the game changes since they rely on large amounts of resources to enter the Iron Age. The Carthaginians work well on land but are best used at water maps since their fast Transport speed and improved attack for Fire Galleys pack a powerful punch to civilizations with no bonuses on naval units. Packing a whole horde of Armored Elephants into a Heavy Transport escorted by countless Fire Galleys will make the opposing civilization gone for good.

Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
 * Offensive capabilities rises dramatically after Iron Age.
 * Can construct a powerful navy.
 * Best if played in Deathmatches.
 * Can tear down defensive fortifications.

Weaknesses
 * Not as powerful in Random Map.
 * Lack support from fully upgraded Archers.
 * Cannot attack defensive fortifications in long range.
 * Power decreases on maps with little to no water.