British

"We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat."

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“*We will see if the planet has now shrunk so much that the British empire can reach its arms around it…*„~ **When entering new Era with this culture**
“*The British Empire! Those red-jacketed soldiers may be very visible, but their invisible network of influence is what you have to worry about.*„~ **When meeting this culture**
The **British** are one of the cultures available in the Industrial Era, with the Expansionist culture focus.

*"A culture of inventors and artists energised by migration, the British are hungry to bring their ideas to the world -- while bringing the world to their shores."*

## Culture orientation

These cultures gain extra Fame from Expansionist Era Stars for claiming Territories.

###  Affinity Action: Under One Banner

Can forcibly annex Territories occupied by other Empire's Outposts and Administrative Centers.

* For annexing, you need to move an Army to **stand on** another Empire's Outpost or Administrative Center.
* The process will take the Army a few turns, cost a sum of Money, and can be interrupted when someone attacking the annexing Army.
* You cannot trigger multiple annexations at the same time, and will need to wait a few turns after each successful annexation before using this Affinity Action again.
* Territories held by your Allies cannot be annexed.

###  Affinity Bonus: Ambition

Can always trespass due to Expansionist affinity.

* That is, can actively trespass despite the **Border Policy** Treaty being at **Closed Borders**.
* The trespassing Army will not suffer trespassing Health penalty anymore.
* The **"Trespassing"** Grievance still applies to the trespassing Army.

## Trait: Colonial Riches

* +10Money per number of attached Territories on Capital
* +10Science per number of attached Territories on Capital

## Emblematic quarter: Colonial Office

"With architectural flourishes matched by interior luxury, the office is a symbol -- and creator -- of colonial wealth in vassal territories."

* +10Money for Liege
* Per adjacent District:
	+ +2Money
	+ +2Money for Liege
* Can only be built in other Empires' Territories when you are their Liege
	+ That is, it can only be built in the Territory of a Vassal of the **British**.

## Emblematic unit: Redcoats

“Trading concealment for psychological effect, the striking scarlet uniform of the redcoats is the calling card of the British.”

Ranged-combat Unit, must have line of sight to attack. Fights at full Combat Strength even when defending against close-combat attacks. With Entrenching Tool, gains "Dug-In" status if they do not move during their Battle round.
**Expedition**

## City names

The names listed are default names, players can change their cities' names if they choose.

**London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Plymouth, Norwich, Bath, Brighton**

* The first new city found by this culture will use the first name on the city list.

## Trivia

* The in-game appearance of the British City Center is roughly based on the Palace of Westminster, the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, constructed during the zenith of the British Empire.
	+ The Palace of Westminster also serves as the basis of the in-game wonder, Big Ben.
* The British are based on the Victorian Era, in which "The British empire had relatively peaceful relations with the other great powers. It participated in various military conflicts mainly against minor powers. The British empire expanded during this period and was the predominant power in the world."