Civilization Bonuses:

Team Bonus: Knights +2 LOS

• Castles cost -25%
• Knights +20% HPs
• Farm upgrades free (require Mill)

Unique Unit:

• The Throwing Axemen:  A foot soldier throwing axes (duh!)

Greg "Deathshrimp" Street: "So why isn't the Frankish unique unit a knight? Cavalry are already one of the most powerful unit lines in the game. With five horse units already available to the Franks, including the awesome Paladin, it could be overkill to add a super-duper cavalry. Besides, then there would be decision making associated with playing the Franks. As it stands, a Frankish player may choose to upgrade his cavalry or his infantry (or both, if he is lucky). The throwing axmen do add a nice benefit to the cavalry, as the latter lack any ranged weapon. Axmen can take out siege weapons just on the other side of walls, or deal with pesky fire ships or scorpions that can stay just out of cavalry range."  - Gamespot Showcase

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