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The Maya are one of the 18 nations in the original Rise of Nations. They have the Power of Architecture, based on the Maya historical proficiency in monumental architecture; being some of the first and finest builders of great cities, with a mastery of masonry and a stunning and sturdy architectural style; leaving many construction achievements well-known today, and many others yet to be discovered, still standing somewhere among the dense jungles of Yucatán.
Power of Architecture[]
- Cities, Towers, and Forts fire extra projectiles, including Cities without garrisoned troops.
- Cities innately have half a projectile's garrison power, so that only 2 Citizens are needed for the first arrow for a Small City, for example, while needing 4 for the next arrow. The Mayan "extra projectile" nation power only increases this by half, so that cities start out with one projectile, but need a full garrison power's amount of units, such as 4 citizens for a Small City, to have a second projectile.
- Buildings have 25% more hit points (including Wonders).
- Buildings are 20% faster to build (except Wonders).
- Buildings cost 25% less
Timber (except Wonders and military buildings).
Unique units[]
The Maya unique Light Infantry have a 50% damage bonus against Light Infantry. The Mayan unique Heavy Infantry have a 35% damage bonus against all vehicles (Tanks, 
Industrial Age Ranged Cavalry (and beyond), all Artillery Weapons as well as Supply Wagons, and Anti-Aircraft units).
| Unit | Description |
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 Balamob Slingers |
Maya Unique Light Infantry,  Ancient Age - fast, cheap, and short-ranged. Extremely effective against enemy light infantry.
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 Royal Balamob Slingers |
Maya Unique Light Infantry,  Classical Age - fast, cheap, and short-ranged. Extremely effective against enemy light infantry.
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 Eagle Balamob Slingers |
Maya Unique Light Infantry,  Medieval Age - fast, cheap, and short-ranged. Extremely effective against enemy light infantry.
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 Recoilless Gun |
Maya Unique Heavy Infantry,  Modern Age - particularly effective against all types of vehicles.
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 Dragon AT Missile |
Maya Unique Heavy Infantry,  Information Age - particularly effective against all types of vehicles.
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Leaders[]
- Pacal
- Chac Balam
- Chiam
- Ahmok
- Vakaki
- Nachancan
Cities[]
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