The Latin Americans

The Latin Americans were the first new culture to be developed for Wars of Liberty. During the timeline of the mod, new nations were born after ferocious independence movements from their Spanish and Portuguese masters and slowly became engulfed in wars between each other.

The Latin Americans can't access mercenaries or spies outside their home cities. Instead, they have two totally different gameplay elements that replace their roles: Immigrants and caudillos. Another unique feature of the LAs is that each civilization has a unique villager that is vastly different from other civilizations in the same culture. Also the Latin Americans have access to artillery in the National Age (Age II).

Immigration and Age-up

The Immigtation System that the Latin Americans have access to replaces both, the Age-up system and the saloon, while also adding new features that enrich the culture. Latin American civilisations Age-up by choosing between 3 fixed immigrant waves on each Age. The very first wave of each type provides the player with an immigrant colony that can train special military units and specialised immigrant workers. Each wave enables two special technologies that cost shipments at its respective immigrant colony. Furthermore, sticking with a single immigrant group for the entire match will reward the player with a unique bonus in the Imperial Age.

You can find more information about the Immigration System on the mod's wiki.

Town Hall & Caudillos

The Caudillo replaces the spy for the Latin Americans. It it sort of a special hero that's good against other hero units units and which fights with not-so-honourable tactics. Caudillos are trained at the Town Hall, a building that provides upgrades for them and other civic technologies. What makes this unit more interesting is that they can train and boost civilisation specific outlaws.

You can find more information about the Caudillo System on the mod's wiki.

National Guards

In contrast to European national guards, which boost units with an additional 10% of attack and hitpoints, Latin American national guards make units cost 10% less.

Ultimate Buildings

Every single Latin American civilisation has one ultimate building that can only be sent once from the homecity, and which has special bonuses and allows the player to train ultimate units.

Argentines

The small settlement which Pedro de Mendoza established in 1536 at the modern location of Buenos Aires marked the beginning of the Spanish colonization of the Argentine region. After long decades of Spanish occupation, the Argentine Declaration of Independence was issued by the Congress of Tucumán in 1816, and was immediately followed by the war of independence. The bases of modern Argentina were established, after the allied victory at the War of the Triple Alliance, by the Generation of '80, a conservative and elitist movement that opposed Mitre, sought to industrialize the country, and prompted a massive wave of European immigration that led to the strengthening of the state, the development of modern agriculture and to a near-reinvention of Argentine society and economy.

In Wars of Liberty the Argentines are a nation of people used to life on their saddles, feeling more comfortable moving and working atop their steeds. Their economy depends heavily on their herds of animals, and when they go to war, the speed of their cavalry force and the quick transportations of their battalions to battlefield is what helps them emerge victorious.

The leader of the Argentines is Bartolome Mitre. He was born in Buenos Aires to a Greek Argentine family originally named Mitropoulos. As a liberal, he was an opponent of Juan Manuel de Rosas, and he was forced into exile. He worked as a soldier and journalist in Uruguay and later lived in Bolivia, Peru, and Chile. In October 1862, Mitre was elected president of the republic, and national political unity was finally achieved; a period of internal progress and reform then commenced. During the Paraguayan War, Mitre was initially named the head of the allied forces.

Bonuses

• Cavalry Villagers. The argentines have gauchos: mounted settlers. They do everything a settler can do, but mounted, giving them much more mobility.
• Cavalry Explorer. Their explorer is also mounted, thus having extra mobility.
• Agile Cavalry. Their cavalry becomes faster and faster with each age up.
• Cattle. Cows are autoproduced for free.

Unique units and buildings

• Fortinero: their explorer is mounted, being good at exploring the map.
• Gaucho: mounted villager. Faster than usual.
• Patricio: sturdy ranged havy infantry.
• Infernal: melee cavalry specialised at countering other cavalry.
• Granadero a Caballo: ultimate scout cavalry. Throws grenades before engaging with cold steel. Good against buildings and skirmishers. Trained at the Estancia.
• Zebu: a herdable that can provide a lot of food.
• Pasture: replaces the Mill. Autoproduces cows, can fatten livestock and Gauchos can collect food from it.
• Estancia: their ultimate buildings. Can fatten herdables and trains cavalry and cattle.

Bolivians

Bolivia, formerly known as Upper Peru, achieved its independence from Spain in 1825, following the defeat of Spanish forces in the War of Independence. The country was initially part of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation, but this dissolved in 1839, leaving Bolivia as an independent nation. During the 19th century the country's economy was heavily reliant on the export of silver and tin, which made it vulnerable to fluctuations in global markets. Despite these difficulties, Bolivia made significant strides in education and infrastructure development

In Wars of Liberty the Bolivians are a nation that's' heavily reliant on native alliances. They excel at extracting natural riches and bumping up their population.

The leader of the Bolivians is Isidoro Belzu. He was a prominent figure in Bolivian politics during the 19th century. He served as president of Bolivia on three separate occasions, from 1848 to 1851, 1861 to 1864, and 1865 to 1866. Belzu's presidency was marked by his populist policies and his support for the working class. He implemented reforms to improve the lives of the indigenous population and promoted economic development through infrastructure projects. However, Belzu's rule was also characterized by political instability and conflict. He faced opposition from the conservative elite and was involved in several civil wars. Despite his controversial legacy, Belzu remains an important figure in Bolivian history, and his impact on the country's development is still felt today.

Bonuses

• Missions. Native technolgies provide permanent experience trickles. Additionally the player starts the game with all trading post sites revealed.
• Sarnas. Their explorer can gain the ability to turn Pongos to arms.

Unique units and buildings

• Chiflera: their explorer. Bears a greatsword, can build minig camps and can gain the ability to conscript Pongos.
• Pongo: exhausted villager. Can be mustered from mining camps.
• K'ellu Runa: native ranged heavy infantry armed with a rifle and a bayonet. Good against shock units and buildings.
• Franco Tirador: irregular skirmisher atop of a horse. Good against heavy infantry.
• Colorado: ultimate ranged heavy infantry. Has a drum playing march stance which allows columns of Colorados to march faster. Trained at the Sociedad Folklorica.
• Campamento Minero: temporary building that autoproduces Pongos over time. Can only be built close to mines.
• Sociedad Folklorica: their ultimate building. Acts as a powerful Native Embassy.

Brazilians

The Empire of Brazil was a 19th-century state that broadly comprised the territories which form modern Brazil and Uruguay. Originally the largest Portuguese colony, it became independent in 1822. The new country was huge but sparsely populated and ethnically diverse. Unlike most of its Hispanic republic neighbors, Brazil had political stability, freedom of speech, respect for civil rights and a vibrant economic growth. The Brazilian economy was extremely diversified in the post-Independence period, but a great effort was required of the monarchical government to carry through the change from a purely colonial economic system based on slavery to a modern capitalist system.

In Wars of Liberty, the Brazilians are an economic powerhouse that excels at gathering resources from mills and plantations. Being the last American nation to abolish slavery, they exploit their gatherers to their limits.

The leader of the Brazilians is Dom Pedro II, the second and last emperor of Brazil. Obliged to spend his childhood studying in preparation for rule, he knew only brief moments of happiness and encountered few friends of his age. His experiences with court intrigues and political disputes during this period greatly affected his character. Pedro II grew into a man with a strong sense of duty and devotion toward his country and his people. On the other hand, he increasingly resents his role as monarch.

Bonuses

• African Slaves. The Brazilians can only purchase slaves with coins by using their unique Slave Trade button. Slaves are stronger than usual on melee, being able to deliver critical hits. The player also has the option to research abolition technologies which bring different benefits and eventually allows the slaves to be freed.
• An Agricultural Wagon every age up. This wagon can become a mill or a plantation, very early in the game.
• Extra cultural elements. The multi-cultural formation of the Brazilian people grants them one extra immigrant option, outlaw and National Guard.
• Many explorers. They have the unique ability of sending several extra Sertanistas from their homecity.
• Agricultural economy. Plantations are enabled at the very begginig onf the match and market hunting technologies have been replaced with technologies that boost hacienda and plantatioon gathering rates.

Unique units and buildings

• Sertanista: weak explorer that can train allied native warriors. Several can be sent from homecity as cards.
• African Slave: villager that has a stronger melee attack than common gatherers and can only be purchased. Benefits from abolition technologies.
• Voluntario da Patria: an irregular skirmisher, trains quickly and runs to the battle in a patriotic act. However, they are unskilled, being fragile and dealing low damage.
• Cassador Montado: mounted regular skirmisher, excels against heavy infantry.
• Guarda Negra: ultimate scout infantry trained at the Engenho. Great at raiding.
• Engenho: the Brazilian ultimate building is a sugar cane mill that can produce any resource.

Central Americans

The Federal Republic of Central America was a political union of the former Spanish colonies of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Formed in 1823, the federation aimed to create a unified and stable region, free from the influence of foreign powers. However, the experiment was fraught with challenges, including regional rivalries, economic disparities, and ideological differences. The federation struggled to establish a strong central government. By the mid-19th century, the centrifugal forces within the federation had become too strong, leading to its eventual dissolution in 1838.

In Wars of Liberty, the Central Americans are an extractivist nation that takes its instability to its adavantage.

The leader of the Central Americans is José Francisco Morazán Quesada. He served as president of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1841, and was a key architect of the federation's establishment and early years. Morazán was a strong advocate for political liberalism and sought to modernize Central America through education, economic reforms, and infrastructure projects. However, his policies faced opposition from conservatives and regional elites, who feared the centralization of power and the erosion of their privileges. Morazán was eventually overthrown in 1841 and executed in 1842. Despite his short-lived presidency, Morazán's legacy continues to be celebrated in Central America as a champion of unity and progress.

Bonuses

• Federation Dissolution. In order to access a military roster, the player has to dissolve the Federation by becoming a new independent nation. Six possible nations can be accessed: Los Altos, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Each nation provides the player with a unique set of military units and one national guard upgrade that can be kept may the player rejoin the Federation.
• Extractivism. Central Americans can access an indefinte amount of natural resources.
• Combine and win? Military unit shipments are sent in combinations of two different units.

Unique units and buildings

• Alguacil: customisable explorer that gains different traits depending on the nation you're playing with.
• Jornalero: villager that yields more resources from natural sources.
• Carretero: home city unique villager that can prospect natural resources and increases the gathering rates of nearby Jornaleros.
• Dragon Rojo: maneuvre cavalry, excels against scout units.
• Catracho: ultimate ranged infantry trained at the Escuela Politécnica. Great against heroes, mercenaries and natives.
• Beneficio Cafetalero: unique building that automatically generates coffee plants.
• Escuela Politécnica: the Central American ultimate building is a great fortress that trains units quickly.

Chileans

Rapidly organizing after declaring independence and a brief civil war, Chile utilizes the full weight of its small, but organized state to its full potential. Good logistics, a well drilled army and swift silencing of any dissenting voices means that Chile holds a lot more weight to its actions than its size and economic power would reflect otherwise, being a prime player in South American politics. Sheer remoteness and difficulty to access has also led Chile to become a naval power on its own, making a point to invest heavily into building a navy as soon as they declared independence and only further investing into it as the years pass, eventually becoming the sole strongest navy in all of the Pacific.

In Wars of Liberty, the civilization reflects this idea of easy logistics and good organization twofold: First, each one of their homecity shipments brings an additional crate and second, their workers, the Roto, obtains greater benefit from upgrades.

The leader of the Chileans is Diego Portales. The man behind the man, Diego Portales is but the mere Minister of State of this nation. Don’t let this position fool you however, he is the man who holds real power in the nation, choosing who gets appointed president, who enacts laws, and who gets publicly shamed on the prison carriage when they get funny ideas against authoritarian governments- Portales holds little regard for the people he leads, considering them beneath him, however he also has no patience or tolerance for intellectual enemies and is going to be ruthless at eliminating them, through any means necessary.

Bonuses

• Economic Boom. All shipments deliver additional crates of resources and all technolgies are 50% stronger on your Rotos.

Unique units and buildings

• Húsar de La Muerte: explorer that can use stealth tactics.
• Roto: unique villager, technologies are 50% stronger on them but they become more expensive and harder to train.
• Batallon Civico: a powerful ranged heavy infantry unit that can enter the Chupilca del Diablo mode, a stance that allows it to combat other infantry in melee.
• Yungayo: artisan grenadier that can throw grenades more often that the average western grenadier.
• Frontier Cavalry: ranged manoeuvre cavalry that excels against natives.
• Carreta Blindada: ultimate manoeuvre war wagon with a bonus against assault units. Trained at the Salitrera.
• Salitrera: ultimate building. Delivers crates for free over time.

Colombians

Since the beginning of the period of Spanish conquest and colonization, there were several rebel movements in Colombia, most of which were either crushed or remained too weak to change the overall situation. The last one was sprung out by the Venezuelan-born Simón Bolívar, who finally proclaimed independence in 1819. The newly-formed Republic of Colombia was organized as a union of Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela (Panama was then an integral part of Colombia). However, the new republic was unstable and ended with the rupture of Venezuela in 1829, followed by Ecuador in 1830. Colombia was the first constitutional government in South America, and the Liberal and Conservative parties, founded in 1848 and 1849 respectively, are two of the oldest surviving political parties in the Americas.

In Wars of Liberty, the Colombians are nation that struggles to keep its provinces united.

The leader of the Colombians is Simon Bolivar. A military and political leader, Bolivar played a key role in Latin America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire. He also participated in the foundation of the first union of independent nations in Latin America: Gran Colombia. Despite his brutal tactics in war, Bolivar helped lay the foundations for democracy in much of Latin America.

Bonuses

• Army on Campaign. All Colombian military units can construct tents.
• Keep Gran Colombia Together. Age-up with politicians from four distinctive regions: Panama, Ecuador, Venezuela and Nueva Granada; each nation provides a unique ultimate unit at the presidential palace and an immigrant option for the next Age-up.

Unique units and buildings

• Libertador: an explorer with a powerful crackshot attack.
• Juana: their unique villager. Can heal wounded units.
• Voltigero: a skirmisher that discharges its musket before engaging in hand combat with a machete. Good against heavy infantry.
• Llanero: a scout cavalry unit that exchanges hitpoints for attack. Good against skirmishers.
• Independentista: ultimate all-around heavy infantry. Trained at the Presidential Palace.
• Rompelíneas: ultimate assault cavalry with strong multipliers against heavy infantry. Trained at the Presidential Palace.
• Canal Police: ultimate manoeuvre infantry. Strong against scout units. Trained at the Presidential Palace.
• Granadero de Tarquí: ultimate assault cavalry that throws a grenade before engaging with a lance in hand combat. Good against infantry. Trained at the Presidential Palace.
• Tent Barracks: cheaper Barracks with no upgrades for units.
• Tent Stables: cheaper Stables with no upgrades for units.
• Tent House: cheaper House that provides 5 population space.
• Presidential Palace: their ultimate building. Holds upgrades for the Libertador.

Haitians

After the Haitian revolution in 1791, the island of Hispaniola underwent a long period of rapid change. Through multiple empires, states, republics, and kingdoms, its leaders never held their posts for long before they were usurped by another new revolution or insurrection. The few presidents who did serve their full terms accomplished little, and were quickly swept up in the radical changes of the next administration.

In Wars of Liberty, the Haitians are a fast-paced military and religious civilization with unique styes of gameplay. They are poor, but they make up for that in quick, radical change that can take your opponent off-guard.

The leader of the Haitians is Emperor Faustin I, a brutal tyrant that ended his country's presidency and declared himself emperor for life. After quickly consolidating political power, Faustin gathered loyalists and strengthened his military control. More than any ruler before, Faustin practices and supports the Voodoo religion above all else.

Bonuses

• Expansive empire.Military units are stronger the further away they are from a Town Center.
• Rule through Revolution. Each age, the Haitians have access to a revolutionary politician; a new set of presidents to rule your empire. They are more expensive than other politicians, but research extremely quickly and bring powerful military advantages.

Unique units and buildings

• Royalist: unique explorer. Carries a sword that deals splash damage.
• Sevite: unique villager. Works as a normal villager, with the exception that instead of dying, they collapse for a while. Food can be spent in order to transform them into zombies.
• Picket: strong pikeman with a large line of sight.
• Zinglin: scout infantry that has a bonus against villagers in melee.
• Royal Dahomet: ultimate assault cavalry that has a chance to convert defeated enemies into sevites. Trained at the Lakou.
• Lakou: the Haitian unique building, allows the player to convert units to their side.

Mexicans

Agustín de Iturbide, after signing the "Treaty of Córdoba" and the "Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire," which recognized the independence of Mexico under the terms of the "Plan of Iguala," immediately proclaimed himself emperor of the First Mexican Empire. A revolt against him in 1823 established the United Mexican States. The first decades of the post-independence period were marked by economic instability. In the 1860s Mexico underwent a military occupation by France, which established the Second Mexican Empire under the rule of the Habsburg Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria with support from the Roman Catholic clergy and the conservadores, who later switched sides and joined the liberales. Maximilian surrendered, was tried on June 14 and was executed on June 19, 1867.

In Wars of Liberty, the Mexicans focus on defending their frontier against enemy invasions. They have gained their independence after a long revolution, which had a great toll both on their resources and their population, so they are by any means trying to avoid another occupation of their homeland by another country.

The leader of the Mexicans is Benito Juarez. Benito is a Mexican lawyer and politician of Zapotec origin from Oaxaca and has served as the president of Mexico for five terms. He has resisted the French occupation of Mexico, overthrown the Second Mexican Empire, restored the Republic and now uses liberal measures to modernize his country.

Bonuses

• Día de los Muertos. Tlaquehuales once dead, retrieve back part of their cost through their headstone.
• Presidios. Mexicans can build presidios, defensive structures which act as a mix between forts, town centers and outposts.
• Dolientes. Whenever the player researches a technology or sends a card they receive a Doliente.
• None of your bussiness. Outlaws take less population.

Unique units and buildings

Paraguayans

Paraguay overthrew the local Spanish administration on May 15, 1811. After its independence, Paraguay had almost no relations at all with its neighbour countries. In 1864, the Paraguayan War, also known as War of the Triple Alliance, began. Paraguay fought against Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, and was overwhelmingly defeated in 1870 after five years of the bloodiest war in South America. The Paraguayan population was decimated after the war, having only about 28,000 adult males. Paraguay also suffered extensive territorial losses to both Brazil and Argentina.

In Wars of Liberty, the Paraguayans are a militarized nation, ready to go to war. Their economy is based on small family-operated industries, as the majority of the male population has enlisted in the army. This has left women doing the jobs of the men sometimes.

The leader of the Paraguayans is Solano Lopez. Solano was made Brigadier General of the Paraguayan Army by his father at the age of 18, in 1844. He was later sent as minister plenipotentiary to the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, and spent a year and a half in Europe. He purchased large quantities of arms and military supplies, together with several steamers, and organized a project for building a railroad and establishing a French colony in Paraguay. He also became infatuated with the empire of Napoleon III and with Napoleon Bonaparte himself.

Bonuses

• Works. The Paraguayan economy is managed by works, factory-like buildings that produce a one kind of resource automatically, can be built, and rebuilt, in ever increasing numbers depending on age.
• Automatic Army. In addition to that, you'll also receive Primeros de Linea and Aca Yboty for free over time from your barracks and stables respectively.
• Engineer. Finally, most of your buildings are set up by your Master Engineer, who works really quickly while doing both, gathering wood and constructing.

Unique units and buildings

• Surveyor: their unique explorer. Boosts the production of nearby works.
• Koygua: their unique villager. Has a shotgun attack and is limited in numbers.
• Master Engineer: a unique unit that cannot die. Good at gathering wood. Builds their advanced buildings.
• Aca Yboty: weak and cheap scout cavalry unit, armed with whatever they have.
• Primero de Linea: a weak and fast melee infantry. Armed with whatever they have handy.
• Cohete: ultimate rocket artillery. Autoproduced at the Heavy Works.
• Criollo Cannon: powerful cannon made from molten church bells. Can only be sent from the homecity.
• Food Works: building that autoproduces food.
• Wood Works: building that autoproduces wood.
• Gold Works: building that autoproduces coin.
• Heavy Works: ultimate building that holds many improvements.

Peruvians

The history of independent Peru begins on July 28, 1821, the day that the Argentine General José de San Martín, head of the Liberation Expedition, proclaimed the independence of Peru in Lima. Peru has experienced a time of prosperity, know as the Age of Guano, a period of economic stability that ended shortly after the war with Spain.

In Wars of Liberty, the Peruvians have a strong military, and many special tactics that allow them to strategize effectively against their enemy.

The leader of the Peruvians is General Ramón Castilla. General Ramón Castilla canceled external debt, gave Peru an important international position in the continent, promoted intellectual and material progress, initiated the development of the Amazon, founded the diplomatic service, initiated educational reform, modernized the army and created a respectable naval force.

Bonuses

• Huaripampeada. Dead units increase nearby allied unit speed and give LOS.
• Military Investments. Military buildings provide upgrades that allow the player to specialise their army.

Unique units and buildings

• Prócer: explorer. Can train Decoys.
• Decoy: cheap fake reflection of any military unit.
• Cholo: villager. Can garrison in any building.
• Breñero: irregular skirmisher that only costs wood.
• Legión Peruana: ranged heavy infantry grenadier.
• Guardamarina: ultimate naval infantry. Trained at Turret Ships.
• Grieve Cannon: cheap artillery, good against other artillery.
• Guanera: ultimate building. Water plantation that fattens over time. Everytime you send a card, the Guanera returns some experience. Autoproduces Turret Ships.

Uruguayans

Uruguay, originally part of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, declared its independence from Spain in 1828. However, the country's early years were marked by intense conflict with Brazil and Argentina, who both claimed territorial rights over Uruguay. Eventually, a joint Anglo-French intervention led to the establishment of Uruguay as an independent nation in 1828. Large numbers of immigrants, particularly from Europe, arrived in Uruguay seeking better living conditions and job prospects. This influx of immigrants contributed to the country's economic growth and cultural diversity.

In Wars of Liberty, the Uruguayans have a strong military thanks to their immigrants, and a notable power with mercenaries and outlaws.

The leader of the Uruguayans is Venancio Flores. He served as president of the country on two separate occasions, from 1865 to 1868 and from 1875 to 1880. Flores was a strong advocate for liberal reforms. He played a key role in the Paraguayan War, leading Uruguayan forces against the Paraguayan army. Flores' presidency was marked by his efforts to consolidate power, suppress dissent, and promote economic growth. However, his policies also faced criticism from opponents who accused him of authoritarianism and corruption.

Bonuses

• Cosmopolis. Unused immigrant options are replaced with new ones in succesive Age-up options. Allowing up to nine possible immigrant types.
• Open Borders. Immigrant military units cost resources instead of shipments.

Unique units and buildings

• Companion: explorer that throws grenades.
• Baqueano: villager. Supports its own population space.
• Blandengue: maneuvre cavalry armed with a blunderbuss that deals splash damage.
• Legión Libertadora: ultimate hero unit that can train and boost immigrant infantry and cavalry. Trained at the Apostadero.
• Apostadero: ultimate saloon. Generates experience crates and trains mercenaries and outlaws.