The Aztecs turn Builder labor and luxury resources into more value than other civilizations get from the same tiles, rewarding a fast, wide expansion.
"Legend of the Five Suns" lets Builder charges be spent to instantly complete 20% of a district's Production cost — a direct way to rush districts, not just tile improvements. Montezuma's own ability, "Gifts for the Tlatoani," extends each luxury resource's Amenity to 2 extra cities, and gives +1 Combat Strength when attacking for every different luxury resource improved in Aztec territory.
A cheap Ancient era melee unit replacing the Warrior, with a chance to capture defeated enemy military units and convert them directly into Aztec Builders instead of simply destroying them.
A unique building providing 2 Amenities, +2 Culture, +2 Faith, and a Great General point — with +1 Tourism once the Conservation civic is unlocked.
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