Maori

Maori
Ability	Haka
Unit	Taua
District	Pa

Maori
Ability	Haka
Unit	Taua
District	Pa

History[]

The Maori are the group of indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand (which they called Aotearoa, or the Land of the Long White Cloud). The Maori have settled on New Zealand for nearly three quarters of a millenium, in their isolation they created their own culture and society. The early Maoris formed tribes - influenced from their earlier Polynesian societies, horticulture began to thrive from the importation of flora, and the infamous warrior culture rose into prominence. The arrival of the British in the 17th century set about great change in every aspect of Maori life, initially the Maori adopted and accepted European culture and the two coexisted peacefully. Tensions over the sale of land however led to conflict by the 1860s; social upheaval, battles and foreign epidemics struck the Maori population and caused their numbers to dindle before a recovery in the 20th century.

Civilization Ability[]

Icon	Name	Effect
	Haka	Land melee units reduce the Combat Strength of adjacent enemies by 5 and heal up to 10 Hit Points from combat victories. Gain Culture equal to 20% of the unit's total experience when a unit is promoted.

Civilization Unit[]

Icon	Name	Replaces	Effect
	Taua	Swordsman	Māori unique Medieval era unit that replaces the Swordsman. Weaker, but fights at full strength even when damaged and is unlocked at the Military Tradition civic.

Civilization District[]

Icon	Name	Effect
	Pa	A district unique to the Māori for military facilities and growth. Replaces the Encampment. +1 Food when built adjacent to a Farm or Plantation. +15% combat experience for all melee and ranged Units trained in this city.