Part 86

Learn how to counter Isabella's naval and air power in Civilization V. Discover the Inca civilization, their unique units, and the Great Andean Road ability.

This section provides insights into two civilizations in Civilization V: Isabella and the Inca.

Isabella's Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Naval: 7/10 - Isabella excels in naval combat, utilizing ships for artillery and hunting. Submarines are recommended counters.
• Air: 5/10 - Average air power. Coastal cities' aircraft can bomb her ships, and aircraft carriers are useful.
• Growth: 7/10 for Expansion, 5/10 for Growth, 4/10 for Tile Improvement, 5/10 for Infrastructure, 5/10 for Production, 7/10 for Gold, 3/10 for Science, 5/10 for Culture.
• Civilization: 5/10 for Happiness, Great People, Wonder, Diplomacy, Spaceship. Isabella prioritizes military conquest over other victory types.

Isabella does not have a unique ship but rivals Elizabeth in naval command. She is not focused on science, allowing you to gain a technological advantage. Her expansion is rapid, but her units may be low-tech. She may offer gold to resolve conflicts due to her 'Seven Cities of Gold' trait.

Inca Civilization:

• Leader: Pachacuti
• Unique Unit 1: Slinger (replaces Archer)
• Unique Building: Terrace Farm (Improvement Tile)
• Civilization Power: GREAT ANDEAN ROAD - Units ignore terrain costs on Hills. No maintenance for Hill improvements; half cost elsewhere.

History of the Inca:

The Inca Empire, the largest Pre-Columbian empire in the Americas, stretched along the Andes Mountains. Originating from a small kingdom in Peru, it grew to dominate South America. Despite its brief existence, it unified diverse tribes and left behind impressive structures like Machu Picchu.

The empire's geography was mountainous, leading the Inca to perfect terrace farming. Their capital was Cusco, and under Pachacuti, they expanded through military and peaceful means, dividing the empire into four provinces: Chinchasuyu, Antisuyu, Contisuyu, and Collasuyu.

Pachacuti established a new government system, bringing children of ruling families to Cusco for indoctrination. After his death, his son Tupac Inca Yupanqui expanded the empire, conquering the Chimor tribe. Tupac's son, Huayna Capac, expanded north but was halted by the Mapuche tribes at the Battle of the Maule.

In 1526, Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro arrived. He found the empire weakened by a civil war between Huascar and Atahualpa, and by smallpox. Pizarro's smaller, technologically superior force eventually conquered the Inca.