Turks



Although there were many civilizations that can be labeled "Turk," the Turkish civilization in Age of Empires II is based directly off of the Ottoman Empire. Evidence from this can be seen by their wonder (the Suleymanye, commissioned by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent) and their use of gunpowder units such as Janissaries (who were exclusive to the Ottomans). The Turks' unique unit, the Janissary, is a more powerful version of the Hand Cannoneer.

The Turks are a gunpowder oriented civilization, with many of their unique bonuses and technology benefiting their gunpowder units. Their Hand Cannoneers are stronger than those of other civilizations and they obtain Chemistry for free. Artillery, their unique technology, increases range for all cannon units. This gives Turkish Cannon Galleons the longest range of any unit in the game and also allows Bombard towers to hit targets from further away.

Unique Units: Janissary

Cultural Bonuses

 * Light cavalry upgrade free.
 * Chemistry upgrade free.
 * Gold miners +15% work speed.
 * Gunpowder units research cost -50%.
 * Gunpowder units +50% hit points.

Team Bonus

 * Gunpowder units creation speed +20%.