Civilization 5 – The Ottomans Guide

The Ottoman Empire (Suleiman)

Unique Ability: Barbary Corsairs

When your naval unit is next to a Barbarian naval unit there is a 50% chance of gaining 25 gold and the Barbarian unit joining your civilization. (G&K): All melee naval units have the Prize Ships promotion, allowing them to capture defeated ships. Pay only one-third the usual cost for naval unit maintenance.

Start Bias

Near Ocean Hexes

Unique Unit: Sipahi

Replaces: Lancer
Cost: 185 Production
Mounted Unit
Combat Strength: 25
Movement: 5
Ability: Penalty when attacking cities 33, No defensive bonuses, Can move after attacking, No movement cost to pillage, +1 extra sight

Unique Unit: Janissary

Replaces: Musketman
Cost: 150
Gunpowder unit
Combat Strength: 24
Movement: 2
Ability: Heals all damage if it destroys another unit, +25% combat bonus when attacking

Strategy

Here is a very helpful thread that discusses strategies to use while playing as The Ottomans.

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