Catalans II

1137-1283 CE

From 1137 to 1283 CE, the Catalans built a Mediterranean empire through commerce as much as conquest, their merchant galleys linking Barcelona to Constantinople while their almogàvers — fierce light infantry — carved out dominions in Majorca, Valencia, and Sicily. The union with Aragon multiplied their strength; the War of the Sicilian Vespers proved their soldiers the match of any in Europe.


Ethnogenesis


Abilities

CatalansII

permanent
Almogavars: None 3 | None 1 | None 1
SB: +1 vs None and +2 if only 1 engaged
Cost: 1 weapon | Barracks
permanent available till Age III
When adopting each technology, pay -3 resource
permanent available till Age III
When attacking, your army has +1 strength for each of your Castles
permanent available till Age III
After winning a battle against infidel army, you may attempt to spread your religion as a free action