Choson

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For the Age of Empires faction, see Koreans.

The Choson have the Power of Eminence.

For centuries, the Korean peoples have lived ensconced in the mountains of the northeast, protected from the machinations of their Shang neighbours to the west and the barbarous tribes to the north. A new invader, however has arrived on the scene, capable of penetrating Korea's mountains — metalworking — and is set to change the Korean world forever. But time is short, for the Shang are ever restless, and the hosts of barbarian tribes wax numerous. Korean warriors are known for their prowess in battle, but they are still inferior in comparison to their Chinese neighbours. Their only chance lies in two things — the geography of their homelands, which has kept most chariot-driving hordes at bay, and their strong links to their culture through their shaman caste, the Mudang. Even so, it may not be enough, they will have to learn the secrets of metalworking and arm their warriors better if they are to survive the onslaught that must surely come either from China or the lands further north. Faction Tribes: Asian (Beidi???) National Bonuses: Irrepressible : Buildings 20% tougher and and all non-Wonders are Built 20% faster Geomancy : Buildings except Wonders, and military cost 20% less timber High Ground : Stationary defensive structures like towers, forts fire without garrisoning and fire extra arrows/bullets
Unique Units: Mudang - these women are armed with clubs, yet their strongest ability is reinforcing your armies of swordsmen to resist the foe. Wing Barque (Pentekonter/Roundship replacement) => Swooper Axemen, Slingers Corral: Horse Raiders (replacement for chariots), Light Horse, Javelin Cavalry Mercenary Units:  : Chinese  : Beidi Note: the Choson cannot build Barracks or Battering Rams		Upgrades: Centralisation	Wonders: Megalith Complex Necropolis Complex
Settlements:			Leaders:
Asadal Sabi Wiryeseong Changwon Andong Haeju Cheongju Mokpo Dongducheon Geoje Naju Jeonju Sangju Jeju Sucheon Cheonan Jecheon Kanggye Namwon Daejeon Miryang Gangneung Kimchaek Chuncheon	Kisong Gungnae Wandu Saro-Guk Busan Daegu Gangneung Hamhung Wonju Ulsan Chongjin Nampo Sinuiju Phyongsong Sariwon Seongnam Pucheon Suweon Koyang Ansan Kwangmyeong Buyeo Gunsan Anyang	Ungjin Wangheom Wanggeom-seong Suncheon Jinju Sangju Rason Chungju Sacheon Gimje Anju Changwon Pohang Samcheok Songnim Yongbyon Ongjin Musan Gaeseong Heungnam Masan Nonsan Yeosu Hyesan Kaesong	Dangun Kija Beomu Sumyeong Jangja Gimchi Wonnim Sara Doryeong Ogu Puru