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[drupal=492]Civilization IV: Colonization Units[/drupal]
[drupal=492]Civilization IV: Colonization Units[/drupal]
Ultimately, all successful games of Colonization will end in combat, as your fledling colonies declare independence and fight to separate themselves from the European continent. Thus, you must maintain a sizeable army, potentially consisting of soldiers, cannons, and dragoons, and, if possible, a navy as well. Keep in mind that the Royal Expeditionary Force (REF), the term given to the soldiers sent by the King in Europe, can grow in size throughout the game, and so what may have been an adequate defense years ago could no longer ensure victory. The REF, however, lands at your shores in waves, making it more manageable to handle.