Turks (faction)

Faction Overview	Strategic Overview	History
:For the successor cultures of this faction, see the following:
*Persians
*Ottomans
*Mughals
*Jurchens
The Turks have the power of the Plains.
A race of warriors, metalworkers, traders and herders, the Turks once held sway from the waters of Sar'-su in the west all the way to the very shores of the Great River in south China upon their gaining independence from the Avars. Time has not been kind to the Turks, however, for even though they could once call themselves masters of China, that time has long been past for over a century or two. 
Now, the greedy Chinese, having shaken off the rightful rule of the valorous Turks through the use of treachery and deceit, are verliy bent on world domination. Other peoples to the distant south and west, like the vicious Tibetans, the cowardly Arabs and their foes the Roman weaklings still continue to hold sway, corrupting our cousins like a disease of the flesh — and so, many of our brethren like the Bulgars and the Khazars have succumbed, turning away from Tengri to worship the same false gods of their slaves. 
Yet while the Turkish khagans of old no longer stalk the free lands of Asia, their ways and their successors still draw breath and practise the true and manly ways of bow and lance. It is this Turkish way of life that has continued to insure the survival of our folk against the decadence that other weaker men call culture. And perhaps rightfully so. Only the might and will of the Ashina so far have kept the Turkish peoples free and strong against the incursions of inferior men. Regardless, we Turks are destined to rule the world, and it is up to you to take up the sword and the bow and to fulfill this prophecy once and for all - for there is no more natural order on earth than for men who till the earth with iron to bow to those who till flesh and blood with iron.	
A race of warriors, metalworkers, traders and herders, the Turks once held sway from the waters of Sar'-su in the west all the way to the very shores of the Great River in south China upon their gaining independence from the Avars. Time has not been kind to the Turks, however, for even though they could once call themselves masters of China, that time has long been past for over a century or two. 
Now, the greedy Chinese, having shaken off the rightful rule of the valorous Turks through the use of treachery and deceit, are verliy bent on world domination. Other peoples to the distant south and west, like the vicious Tibetans, the cowardly Arabs and their foes the Roman weaklings still continue to hold sway, corrupting our cousins like a disease of the flesh — and so, many of our brethren like the Bulgars and the Khazars have succumbed, turning away from Tengri to worship the same false gods of their slaves. 
Yet while the Turkish khagans of old no longer stalk the free lands of Asia, their ways and their successors still draw breath and practise the true and manly ways of bow and lance. It is this Turkish way of life that has continued to insure the survival of our folk against the decadence that other weaker men call culture. And perhaps rightfully so. Only the might and will of the Ashina so far have kept the Turkish peoples free and strong against the incursions of inferior men. Regardless, we Turks are destined to rule the world, and it is up to you to take up the sword and the bow and to fulfill this prophecy once and for all - for there is no more natural order on earth than for men who till the earth with iron to bow to those who till flesh and blood with iron.	
A race of warriors, metalworkers, traders and herders, the Turks once held sway from the waters of Sar'-su in the west all the way to the very shores of the Great River in south China upon their gaining independence from the Avars. Time has not been kind to the Turks, however, for even though they could once call themselves masters of China, that time has long been past for over a century or two. 
Now, the greedy Chinese, having shaken off the rightful rule of the valorous Turks through the use of treachery and deceit, are verliy bent on world domination. Other peoples to the distant south and west, like the vicious Tibetans, the cowardly Arabs and their foes the Roman weaklings still continue to hold sway, corrupting our cousins like a disease of the flesh — and so, many of our brethren like the Bulgars and the Khazars have succumbed, turning away from Tengri to worship the same false gods of their slaves. 
Yet while the Turkish khagans of old no longer stalk the free lands of Asia, their ways and their successors still draw breath and practise the true and manly ways of bow and lance. It is this Turkish way of life that has continued to insure the survival of our folk against the decadence that other weaker men call culture. And perhaps rightfully so. Only the might and will of the Ashina so far have kept the Turkish peoples free and strong against the incursions of inferior men. Regardless, we Turks are destined to rule the world, and it is up to you to take up the sword and the bow and to fulfill this prophecy once and for all - for there is no more natural order on earth than for men who till the earth with iron to bow to those who till flesh and blood with iron.	
A race of warriors, metalworkers, traders and herders, the Turks once held sway from the waters of Sar'-su in the west all the way to the very shores of the Great River in south China upon their gaining independence from the Avars. Time has not been kind to the Turks, however, for even though they could once call themselves masters of China, that time has long been past for over a century or two. 
Now, the greedy Chinese, having shaken off the rightful rule of the valorous Turks through the use of treachery and deceit, are verliy bent on world domination. Other peoples to the distant south and west, like the vicious Tibetans, the cowardly Arabs and their foes the Roman weaklings still continue to hold sway, corrupting our cousins like a disease of the flesh — and so, many of our brethren like the Bulgars and the Khazars have succumbed, turning away from Tengri to worship the same false gods of their slaves. 
Yet while the Turkish khagans of old no longer stalk the free lands of Asia, their ways and their successors still draw breath and practise the true and manly ways of bow and lance. It is this Turkish way of life that has continued to insure the survival of our folk against the decadence that other weaker men call culture. And perhaps rightfully so. Only the might and will of the Ashina so far have kept the Turkish peoples free and strong against the incursions of inferior men. Regardless, we Turks are destined to rule the world, and it is up to you to take up the sword and the bow and to fulfill this prophecy once and for all - for there is no more natural order on earth than for men who till the earth with iron to bow to those who till flesh and blood with iron.
Faction Type: TurkicNational Bonuses:
*Pastoral Economy : Receive Food for each Peasant, Scout, and Cavalry unit (except when garrisoned).
*Nomadic Heritage : Have no national territory; can construct buildings in any territory not held by another nation.
*Equestrian Prowess : Ranged cavalry upgrades are free.
Unique Units:
* (not available)
* : Spearmen, Archers, Steppe Warbands (?)
* : 
**Steppe Lancer , Bek Cavalry => Darqan (upgrade for Steppe Lancers, Bek Cavalry)
**Javelin Cavalry, Steppe Nomads
* : Bori Darqan - lancers clad in heavy armour
* : Dhow
*Siege Workshop : Turks cannot build any siege weapons other than Rams.
Mercenaries:
* : Brigand , Dailamiyan
* :
**{Lvl 1} [Turks] Turkish Archers, Turkish Cavalry , Turkish Lancers
**{Lvl 2} [Sogdians] Sogdian Levies, Sogdian Archers	
Faction Type: TurkicNational Bonuses:
*Pastoral Economy : Receive Food for each Peasant, Scout, and Cavalry unit (except when garrisoned).
*Nomadic Heritage : Have no national territory; can construct buildings in any territory not held by another nation.
*Equestrian Prowess : Ranged cavalry upgrades are free.
Unique Units:
* (not available)
* : Spearmen, Archers, Steppe Warbands (?)
* : 
**Steppe Lancer , Bek Cavalry => Darqan (upgrade for Steppe Lancers, Bek Cavalry)
**Javelin Cavalry, Steppe Nomads
* : Bori Darqan - lancers clad in heavy armour
* : Dhow
*Siege Workshop : Turks cannot build any siege weapons other than Rams.
Mercenaries:
* : Brigand , Dailamiyan
* :
**{Lvl 1} [Turks] Turkish Archers, Turkish Cavalry , Turkish Lancers
**{Lvl 2} [Sogdians] Sogdian Levies, Sogdian Archers	
Faction Type: TurkicNational Bonuses:
*Pastoral Economy : Receive Food for each Peasant, Scout, and Cavalry unit (except when garrisoned).
*Nomadic Heritage : Have no national territory; can construct buildings in any territory not held by another nation.
*Equestrian Prowess : Ranged cavalry upgrades are free.
Unique Units:
* (not available)
* : Spearmen, Archers, Steppe Warbands (?)
* : 
**Steppe Lancer , Bek Cavalry => Darqan (upgrade for Steppe Lancers, Bek Cavalry)
**Javelin Cavalry, Steppe Nomads
* : Bori Darqan - lancers clad in heavy armour
* : Dhow
*Siege Workshop : Turks cannot build any siege weapons other than Rams.
Mercenaries:
* : Brigand , Dailamiyan
* :
**{Lvl 1} [Turks] Turkish Archers, Turkish Cavalry , Turkish Lancers
**{Lvl 2} [Sogdians] Sogdian Levies, Sogdian Archers	
Unique buildings:
*Warrior Hall
*Mercenary Quarters
Wonders:
*Buddhist Grotto Complex (wonder)
*Sun Temple
Upgrades:
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