Turks

The Turks are a gunpowder civilization with the strongest Janissaries and Cannon Galleons in the game. Their gunpowder units receive +25% HP, making Hand Cannoneers and Bombard Cannons significantly more durable. Gunpowder technologies are free, including Blast Furnace — a massive late-game advantage. Light Cavalry and Hussars are upgraded for free, giving Turks a very cheap raiding unit. Chemistry is free, removing a key Imperial Age research cost. The unique Sipahi technology gives Cavalry Archers +20 HP. Turks are a late-game dominant civilization that can be vulnerable in Feudal and early Castle Age. Best on open maps where their superior Imperial composition overwhelms opponents.