Merrick's Hittites

Adds the Hittites led by Suppiluliuma I, a great warrior and statesmen who challenged the egyptian empire and it's contorl over the lands of the mediterranean and the euphrates. The Hittites focus on diplomacy, bringing city states under their influence and receiving additional bonuses from being their suzerain. Their Royal Archives rewards sending delegations, but for when diplomacy fails it also provides influence from being present in any capital. Their sturdy three-man chariot, the Ansukurra, is a strong force in the early game and gains it's greatest advantages on hilly terrain and in great numbers. As an additional bonus, explore the land for fallen meteors and collect additional rewards. Hittites Sun and Storm Each City-State type you are Suzerain of provides a +10% boost to the respective yield type in all your cities. +100% Diplomatic Favor from Suzerainty of City-States and Alliance Level. Meteor Sites also grant a Tribal Village reward. Ansukurra (Replaces Heavy Chariot) Higher Combat Strength (32 vs. 28) but more expensive to produce (80 vs. 65) Unlike the Heavy Chariot, does not receive additional bonus movement when starting in open terrain, but instead ignores the additional cost of moving on hills. Double Support Bonus. Royal Archive (Library) Provides +1 Influence Point when built in a Capital. +1 Science for every Delegation or Embassy in a foreign civilization through diplomacy. (Capped off at four Royal Archives) More expensive to build (100 vs. 90) and higher maintenance (2 vs. 1). Suppiluliuma I Bond and Oath Capturing an enemy City provides a +10% bonus Production and Faith in all cities for 10 turns. Occupied cities exert increased loyalty pressure (+10%). Can declare a War of Retribution or a Protectorate War with Code of Laws. Oathtaker Likes Civilizations who form alliances or befriend city-states. Dislikes Civilizations that declare surprise wars and do not establish alliances. ----------------------------------------------------------- R