Zouaves have a strong base attack, high ranged resistance and low range when compared to most Skirmisher-type units. They have no multipliers, including the common negative multiplier the Rifle Infantry have against Cavalry, making them a soft counter against them, but also a hard counter to Heavy infantry units due to the slightly higher range and base attack. They perform as a solid general purpose infantry, but at a cost of 400 coin. Hence, it is highly recommended to research Counter Infantry Rifling which grants them a bonus against heavy infantry, and other Arsenal upgrades related to them to increase their efficiency.
The Zouave speaks French, using previously unused Coureur des Bois's dialogue.
Select 1Oui? - Yes?
Select 2Prêt - Ready
Select 3Votre ordre? - Your order?
Move 1Oui - Yes
Move 2Très bien - Very well
Move 3Je le ferai - I will do it
Attack 1À l'attaque! - Attack!
Attack 2Chargez! - Charge!
Attack 3Oui! - Yes!
Trivia[]
The Zouave is named after the regiments of Berbers from the Zwawa group of tribes in Algeria, who had gained a martial reputation fighting for local rulers under the Ottoman Empire, and fought as light infantry in the French Army.
Numerous Zouave regiments were organized from soldiers of the United States of America who adopted the name and the North African–inspired uniforms during the American Civil War. The Union army had more than seventy volunteer Zouave regiments throughout the conflict, while the Confederates fielded about twenty-five Zouave companies.
History[]
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During the 19th century, Zouaves were a light infantry force in the French army recruited primarily from their overseas territories in Africa — an origin which their name reflects. While the units were initially indigenous, they soon drew only on European inhabitants of the occupied regions. These units grew to be held in high regard for their decorated members and success on the field, but eventually declined as they were repurposed as conscription units during the latter part of the 19th century.
Flint Lock (+10%)
Thin Red Line (+20%, British only)
Cree Tanning (+5%)
Navajo Weaving (+5%)
Counter Infantry Rifling (+1.0x multiplier vs. heavy infantry)
Paper Cartridge (+15%)
Yoga (+5%)
Smokeless Powder (+30% siege attack)
Clenched Fist (+30% melee attack)
Military Drummers (+10%)
Tilly's Discipline (+20%, Germans only)
Quechuan Mountaineering (+20%)
Apache Endurance (+5%)
Town Watch (+2)
Standing Army (-25%)
Quechuan Diet (-25%)
Mapuche Ad-mapu (-10% coin cost)
Coffee Trade (-10% speed, Dutch only)
