Bantu

Faction Overview	Strategic Overview	History

The Bantu have the power of Expansionism.

Cow herders and wanderers, the Bantu peoples have travelled far and wide towards the four corners of the known world, gradually settling down and founding new settlements as they march, braving the dangers and hardships of a continent that can take away as much as it can give. Faction Tribes: Black African, nomadic? National Bonuses: Sophisticated Culture:Cities cost 75% cheaper. Colonial Aspirations: May build one more city beyond the normal limit, bonus city begin with 1st civics upgrade Agricultural Base: Double population limit per military technology, up to 25% above maximum game limit No Lack of Courage: Barracks units and citizens move 25% faster Militaristic Society: Unit upgrades do not require military research, except cavalry which requires Military Level 2 (Mercenaries).
Unique Units: [Hovels] Peasant Levy, Slingers [Barracks] Archers Spearmen Atlatl Warriors [2] => Champion Atlatls [3-4]: Vanilla units, replaces Swordsmen and Slingers [Proving Grounds] : Mantlets [Dock] : War Boats NB: Corral, Warrior Hall not buildable. Bantu have no mercenaries of any kind.		Upgrades: (Can't research Ironworking from the Foundry.)	Wonders: Megalith Complex - based off Namoratunga?
Settlements:			Leaders:
Ulundi Eshowe Umgungundlovu Isandlwana Nongoma Nodwengu Hlobane Ndondakusuka Maqongqo Kambula Sokhexe Ethekwini Pongola Msunduzi Umlathuze Abaqulusi Cankuzo Magara Bukirasazi Kisozi Mukenke Okhahlamba	Bujumbura Gitega Muyinga Ngozi Ruyigi Cibitoke Kayanza Bururi Rutana Muramvya Makamba Isale Kirundo Karuzi Rumonge Bubanza Mwaro Mkhambathini Mthonjaneni Mpofani Impendle Ntambanana	Bakwanga Aketi Buhongo Kayogoro Musenyi Kayero Rugari Poto-Poto Kalina Dendale Moerbeke Sentery Kindu Renkin Mérode Umlalazi Mtubatuba Mbonambi Nkandla Umshwathi Umngeni Edumbe	Mpande Mbuyazi Umthonga Ntshingwayo Dabulamanzi Ndlela Ngqumbazi Nandi Songiya Monase Pamfura Bukuru Botoyi Ciza Nkurikiye Miburu Nyandwi Minani Nyabena Bucumi Gizenga Bomboko Bisukiro Kanza Kabangi Ilunga Kashamura Mulele Kisolokele Bolya