Siam

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Siam have the power of Order.
Originally hailing from the foothils of southern China, the Siamese people (or "Tai", "free", as they call themselves) have been on the move for centuries, marching and fighting through vast swathes of jungle and river valley before finally settling on the northern reaches of the Chao Phraya river. Under Uthong, the Tai nation has prospered, ensconced in its capital of Ayutthaya, but storm clouds are gathering. To the east, the Khmer Empire is roiled in chaos, under the pressures of successive droughts and the Black Death. To the west, two new kingdoms - Hanthawaddy, and Ava - compete with one another.
Thus Siam finds itself a pearl of peace ensconced in an oyster shell of spears and stone walls, surrounded by potential enemies.	
Originally hailing from the foothils of southern China, the Siamese people (or "Tai", "free", as they call themselves) have been on the move for centuries, marching and fighting through vast swathes of jungle and river valley before finally settling on the northern reaches of the Chao Phraya river. Under Uthong, the Tai nation has prospered, ensconced in its capital of Ayutthaya, but storm clouds are gathering. To the east, the Khmer Empire is roiled in chaos, under the pressures of successive droughts and the Black Death. To the west, two new kingdoms - Hanthawaddy, and Ava - compete with one another.
Thus Siam finds itself a pearl of peace ensconced in an oyster shell of spears and stone walls, surrounded by potential enemies.	
Originally hailing from the foothils of southern China, the Siamese people (or "Tai", "free", as they call themselves) have been on the move for centuries, marching and fighting through vast swathes of jungle and river valley before finally settling on the northern reaches of the Chao Phraya river. Under Uthong, the Tai nation has prospered, ensconced in its capital of Ayutthaya, but storm clouds are gathering. To the east, the Khmer Empire is roiled in chaos, under the pressures of successive droughts and the Black Death. To the west, two new kingdoms - Hanthawaddy, and Ava - compete with one another.
Thus Siam finds itself a pearl of peace ensconced in an oyster shell of spears and stone walls, surrounded by potential enemies.	
Originally hailing from the foothils of southern China, the Siamese people (or "Tai", "free", as they call themselves) have been on the move for centuries, marching and fighting through vast swathes of jungle and river valley before finally settling on the northern reaches of the Chao Phraya river. Under Uthong, the Tai nation has prospered, ensconced in its capital of Ayutthaya, but storm clouds are gathering. To the east, the Khmer Empire is roiled in chaos, under the pressures of successive droughts and the Black Death. To the west, two new kingdoms - Hanthawaddy, and Ava - compete with one another.
Thus Siam finds itself a pearl of peace ensconced in an oyster shell of spears and stone walls, surrounded by potential enemies.
Faction Type: Asian, JungleNational Bonuses:
*Scholars, peasants, merchants and tradesmen created instantly.
*Science research at the Library 20% cheaper.
*Receive Herbology for free at the Granary.
*Start with a Large City. New cities you found become Large Cities.
Unique Units:
*Peasant Commune: Peasant Levy, Pike Levy
*Town Watch Guild: Skirmisher Levy, Levy Crossbowmen 
*Barracks: 
**Spearmen [1] => Ayuthia Guard [2]
**Raiders => Armoured  Militia [1] => Musketeers [2]
**Archers [1]
*Stable:
**Javelin Cavalry, Horsemen, Light Gajah => White Elephant / Chang Phueak? [2]
*Castle: (No guns for Siam)
*Dockyard:
**Line: War Junk,
**Siege: War Barge
**Light:Outrigger
*Siege Workshop: Ram, Mangonel, Scorpion Elephant, Armed Supply Wagon
Mercenaries:
*Outpost:
**This is the exact same copy as Japan.
**(no heavy weapons for Siam - they get only the Super Bombard and Volley Gun)	
Faction Type: Asian, JungleNational Bonuses:
*Scholars, peasants, merchants and tradesmen created instantly.
*Science research at the Library 20% cheaper.
*Receive Herbology for free at the Granary.
*Start with a Large City. New cities you found become Large Cities.
Unique Units:
*Peasant Commune: Peasant Levy, Pike Levy
*Town Watch Guild: Skirmisher Levy, Levy Crossbowmen 
*Barracks: 
**Spearmen [1] => Ayuthia Guard [2]
**Raiders => Armoured  Militia [1] => Musketeers [2]
**Archers [1]
*Stable:
**Javelin Cavalry, Horsemen, Light Gajah => White Elephant / Chang Phueak? [2]
*Castle: (No guns for Siam)
*Dockyard:
**Line: War Junk,
**Siege: War Barge
**Light:Outrigger
*Siege Workshop: Ram, Mangonel, Scorpion Elephant, Armed Supply Wagon
Mercenaries:
*Outpost:
**This is the exact same copy as Japan.
**(no heavy weapons for Siam - they get only the Super Bombard and Volley Gun)	
Faction Type: Asian, JungleNational Bonuses:
*Scholars, peasants, merchants and tradesmen created instantly.
*Science research at the Library 20% cheaper.
*Receive Herbology for free at the Granary.
*Start with a Large City. New cities you found become Large Cities.
Unique Units:
*Peasant Commune: Peasant Levy, Pike Levy
*Town Watch Guild: Skirmisher Levy, Levy Crossbowmen 
*Barracks: 
**Spearmen [1] => Ayuthia Guard [2]
**Raiders => Armoured  Militia [1] => Musketeers [2]
**Archers [1]
*Stable:
**Javelin Cavalry, Horsemen, Light Gajah => White Elephant / Chang Phueak? [2]
*Castle: (No guns for Siam)
*Dockyard:
**Line: War Junk,
**Siege: War Barge
**Light:Outrigger
*Siege Workshop: Ram, Mangonel, Scorpion Elephant, Armed Supply Wagon
Mercenaries:
*Outpost:
**This is the exact same copy as Japan.
**(no heavy weapons for Siam - they get only the Super Bombard and Volley Gun)	
Wonders:
*Angkor Wat
*Royal Military Academy
Upgrades:
*Myths and Mysteries
Settlements:	Settlements:	Settlements:	Leaders:
*Ayutthaya
*Thonburi
*Krung Thep 
*Nonthaburi 
*Pak Kret
*Hat Yai
*Nakhon Ratchasima 
*Chiang Mai
*Udon Thani
*Surat Thani
*Khon Kaen	
*Nakhon Si Thammarat
*Nakhon Sawan
*Ubon Ratchathani 
*Nakhon Pathom
*Phitsanulok
*Phuket
*Songkhla
*Laem Chabang
*Chiang Rai
*Yala
*Lampang
*Trang	
*Rayong
*Samut Prakan 
*Samut Sakhon
*Om Noi
*Mae Sot
*Alor Setar
*Kota Bharu 
*Kangar
*Jeli
*Jerantut
*Kuala Perlis	
*Chao Fa Chai
*Prasat Thong
*Si Suthamaracha
*Narai
*Suryenthrathibodi
*Phetracha
*Uthumpon
*Thai Sa
*Borommakot
*Samphet
*Ekkathat
*Taksin
*Thongduang
*Chetthathirat
*Songtham
*Si Saowaphak
*Ekathotsarot
*Naresuan
*Maha Thammarachathirat
*Maha Chakkraphat
*Yotfa
*Ramathibodi
*Borommatrailokkanat
*Chairacha
*Ratsadathirat
*Borommarachathirat
*Constantine Phaulkon
Category:The Southeastern Dragon factions