France Enters Civilization VI
Adding to the roster of the game, the Civilization website has revealed that France has returned, and Catherine de’ Medici will lead them into the new world.
As per other posts, the unique units and abilities of France were also outlined:
“UNIQUE UNIT: GARDE IMPERIALE
A group of elite veteran soldiers formed by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1799, the Garde Imperiale often received better compensation, equipment, living quarters and rations during war, much to the dismay of the other soldiers in service. The Garde Imperiale were divided into three different groups – the Old, the Middle and the Young – and served Napoleon in all of his wars until their end at the Battle of Waterloo, where the Middle Guard retreated (for the first and only time) during the battle and left the Old and Young Guards to defend Napoleon’s withdrawal while simultaneously succumbing to the punishing cannons of the combined British and Prussian opposition.”
“UNIQUE IMPROVEMENT: CHÂTEAU
The term chateau has historically applied to large country homes with adjoining lands. In the 1600s, wealthy French lords marked the countryside with these elegant and luxurious mansions, though many were later burned during the myriad peasant and populist revolutions that swept through the nation. Numerous chateaus remain to this day as tourist attractions, including Catherine’s favorite, the Chateau de Chenonceau, site of many of her spectacular nighttime parties and the first fireworks display seen in France.”
Civilization VI arrives October 21st, 2016
A lot of nations have been playable through mods but it's great to see they're adding new stuff to the game, countries like China and France should always be included because of their vast history.