French

The French are one of the playable civilizations in Empires Apart. They represent the European nation of France and the Frankish people from the age of Charlemagne through the Middle Ages. What would become the modern nation of France began in 476, when the Germanic Franks drove out the occupying Romans and formed the kingdom of France. The nation would eventually emerge as a major European power in the advent of the Hundred Years War and a major cultural center through the Renaissance and Industrial Revolution.

Gameplay

The French are described as an expansive civilization and share many similarities with the Byzantines. The major difference between the two factions is the French's focus on heavy cavalry: it is the only faction in the game with two upgrades to their cavalry lines. Their infantry and archers are weak by comparison and function mainly in support roles. The French also boast a strong economy and great siege weapons, particularly the advanced Bombarde.

French cavalry are exceptionally powerful when fully upgraded. Most of their mounted units, when upgraded, gain the unique Charge ability, which allow them to build momentum while moving in order to unleash a super attack that deals double damage and area damage. The Templier, the French's unique heavy cavalry trained at the Chastel, carries a heavy armor shield that can be regenerated by Esquiers. Even the French priest, the Evesque, can permanently improve the power of the French heavy cavalry. A useful strategy with the French is to build up a strong economy and research Advanced Military Development in order to field many Chevaliers.

Heroes


 * Jeanne D'Arc
 * Roland

Units


 * Paisant
 * Esquier
 * Guisarmier
 * Arbaletrier
 * Chevaucherie
 * Chevalier
 * Lancier
 * Belier
 * Mangonneau
 * Trebuchet
 * Bombarde
 * Templier
 * Evesque
 * Marcheant
 * Navire de Pesche
 * Navire de Transport
 * Navire Marchant
 * Galee

Buildings


 * Centre Cité
 * Meson
 * Depost
 * Champ
 * Molin
 * Port
 * Eglise
 * Marchie
 * Université
 * Quartier Militaire
 * Champ des Archers
 * Estable
 * Falconerie
 * Ferrier
 * Avant-Poste
 * Tor
 * Chastel
 * Palissade
 * Muraille
 * Portal