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<h3>Welcome to Empire: Total War on the TWC</h3>

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<big>[[Empire: Total War]] is a game in the [[Total War]] series developed by the [[Creative Assembly]].  
<br>Released in March 2009 and is published by Sega. It is set in the 18th century and includes features such as the Industrial Revolution, America's struggle for independence and the colonization of India. For the first time in a Total War game, players have the ability to play real-time 3D naval battles. Also a feature that had been developed in the game was the decentralisation of provinces, adding greater realism in that many features, from production to technological advancement, would now occur outside of the capital of the province. It was the first in the series to use Valve Corporation's Steamworks DRM and achievements system, thereby requiring Steam to be played. It was the first to use Total war Engine 3 which included the [http://blogs.sega.com/totalwar/2009/03/05/empire-total-war-graphics-work-shop/ Warscape Engine]. 

In September 2009, an expansion titled The '''Warpath Campaign''' [http://store.steampowered.com/app/10606/?snr=1_5_9__405 (Steam)] was announced for release the following month. The campaign, released as downloadable content, focuses on the battles of the Europeans and Native Americans throughout most of North and Central America. The new campaign expands the North American territories and features 5 new playable factions: Iroquois, Cherokee, Huron, Pueblo and Plains Nations. New researchable technologies were also added, along with the new scout and shaman agents and new faction-specific objectives.

'''Additional Content:''' Elite Units from the East [http://store.steampowered.com/app/10608/?snr=1_5_9__405 (Steam)] | Elite Units of America [http://store.steampowered.com/app/10607/?snr=1_5_9__405 (Steam)] | Elite Units of the West [http://store.steampowered.com/app/10604/?snr=1_5_9__405 (Steam)]| Special Forces Units & Bonus Content [http://store.steampowered.com/app/10600/?snr=1_5_9__405 (Steam)]

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<h3>Latest Mod Releases & Updates</h3>

==== [[Empire: Total War]] ====
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?745778-Realistic-Artillery-a-complete-artillery-overhaul-mod-for-ETW-2016-12-27 Realistic Artillery]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?745775-Naval-Supremacy-of-Empires-a-complete-naval-overhaul-mod-for-ETW-2016-12-27 Naval Supremacy of Empires]

* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1930-Imperial-Destroyer Imperial-Destroyer (v4.9)]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?738228-Boubon-CAI-BAI-Economy-ALL-AI-Mod Boubon CAI/BAI Economy ALL AI Mod]

* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?740570-Low-upkeep-mod-!-NEW Low Upkeep Mod]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?709356-Regiments-of-American-Revolutionary-War-1775-1783 Regiments of American Revolutionary War 1775-1783]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?740260-Diplomacy-almost-completely-fixed-(war-expansion-and-all)-and-actually-reasonable! Diplomacy almost completely fixed]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?745228-Immersive-N-American-theatre-new-French-amp-Indian-War-Units-and-more Immersive N.American Theatre & New-French and Indian War Units and more]

* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?740571-better-elite-units-mod better Elite-Units-Mod]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?707412-greek-units-with-basic-info-for-use-by-modders Greek Units With Basic Info]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?736314-Minor-amp-Emergent-Factions-Unit-Pack-v1-0-July-2016 Minor and Emergent Factions Unit Pack v1]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?707092-Sea-Power-Mod-In-development&p=14818956#post14818956 Sea Power Mod]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?709886-No-More-Winters-Mod No More Winters Mod]

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==== Latest Previews (WiPs) ====
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?751035-ETW-The-Eastern-Question-(or-the-Great-Game) The Eastern Question]

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====Released Mods on TWC====
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1071-Empire-Total-War-Hosted-Modifications Hosted Modifications]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1519-Compilations-and-Overhauls Compilations-and-Overhauls]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1521-Gameplay-Tweaks Gameplay Tweaks]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1520-Unit-Packs-and-Stats Unit Packs and Stats]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1522-Visuals-and-Audio Visuals-and-Audio]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1523-Miscellaneous Miscellaneous]
A categorized and sortable list of all completed mods for all Total War platforms. Although incomplete it is probably the most exhaustive list available.
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====Mod Registry and TWC Support Groups====
*Reginster Your mod [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2068-Mod-Register here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1858-The-H-E-L-P-Project The H.E.L.P. Project] A project for freelance modders to help out projects that need it. Come here to contribute or look for specific talent.
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?705777-Text-Editors-Cooperative-(TEC) Text Editors Cooperative (TEC)] The purpose of TEC is improve the quality of modding by providing a medium in which text editors and/ or scripters can share and learn from each other in order to improve the playability of TW series games.

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<h3"> Empire Modding Spotlight </h3>

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==== [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?693098-Download-link-for-Colonialism-1600AD-update-(22-10-2016)  Colonialism 1600 AD] ====
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The mod aim is to recreate atmosphere of 17th century colonial and European warfare by overhauling and converting Empire Total War's units, battle-mechanics and presentation to the 17th century.' View more on this mod [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?693098-Download-link-for-Colonialism-1600AD-update-(22-10-2016) here].
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==== [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?745820-Age-of-Enlightenment-and-Revolutions-a-gameplay-overhaul-mod-for-ETW-2016-12-30 Age of Enlightenment and Revolutions] ====
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The AER mod is an overhaul of ETW with the aim to improve gameplay and add immersion to the vanilla game. The mod is focused on history and realism within the limits the CA source data and game engine provides. I have tried to keep AER modular, so it can be played alongside other mods that change other aspects of the ETW game. For more information, Please visit [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?745820-Age-of-Enlightenment-and-Revolutions-a-gameplay-overhaul-mod-for-ETW-2016-12-30its here ].
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==== [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?596403-Empire-Realism-IV-Download-(4-8-version-) Empire Realism IV] ====
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Adding tweaks and providing changes which shall enhance the realism and challenge in the campaign mode, altogether realising some significant gameplay changes with Empire TW towards realism and historical accuracy.
For more information, Please visit [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1346-Empire-Realism forums here].
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==== [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?705879-African-Slave-Trade-Added-(Image-and-text) African Slave Trade Mod] ====
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The purpose of this mod is to restored the slave slave to its historical significance. Currently, this is a visual change. However, more comprehensive changes will be made at a later date. 
Be sure to check out more on this mod by visiting [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?705879-African-Slave-Trade-Added-(Image-and-text) forums here on TWC]!
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<h3> Empire Modding Information</h3>

====Modding Help & Information====
*Visit the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2153-Modding-Discussion-Resources-and-Modder-Affairs General Modding Forum] here on TWC!
*Visit the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?651-Empire-Mod-Workshop Empire Workshop] here on TWC!
*[http://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Official_CA_modding_tips_and_tutorials Official CA Warscape Modding Tips] 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1108-Tools-Tutorials-and-Resources Modding Tutorials on TWC]
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====Useful Tutorials====
Basic Tutorials
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?732663 Getting Started - Modding for Newbies]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?620537-Warscape-Modding-Primer Warscape Modding Primer]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?679577-How-to-create-a-new-unit-(for-new-modders)-which-guides-and-PFMs-work-for-me Guide for Creating New Units (For Newbies)]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?480745-EasyEsf-for-ETW-(15-12)/page18&p=12590276#post12590276 Beginner's Guide Installing ESF Editor]
Startpos Modification Tutorials
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?272139-STARTPOS-ESF-analysis-and-modifications-HYBRID-startpos-esf Editing Starpos.esf Analysis and Modifications (Hybrid startpos.esf]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?569236-Advanced-How-to-make-complicated-startpos-changes-%96-hyprid-method-limitations-%96-God-Startpos Advanced Startpos Changes]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?265339-How-to-add-new-building-slots-upgrading-cities-NEW How to add new building slots upgrading cities]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?336697-How-to-unlock-non-playable-and-emergent-factions How to unlock non-playable and emergent factions]
General Tutorials
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?669519-How-to-mod-the-AOR-(area-of-recruitment)-of-a-unit How to mod the AOR (area of recruitment) of a unit]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?329169-NAVAL-MODDING Naval Modding]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?594156 How to add new building chains]
* [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?46738-A-Beginner-s-Guide-to-Scripting-Scripting-How-To-s A Beginner's-Guide to Scripting]
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?238847-How-to-create-a-custom-unit-a-complete-guide How to Create a Custom Unit - A Complete Guide]
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====Useful Resources====
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=4358 Official RAW Database Table (XML, XSD)]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?463810-Official-CA-Q-amp-A-thread-XML-and-XSD-modding Official CA Q&A thread - XML and XSD modding]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?243201-All-LUA-functions-variables-modules-exposed-by-Empire&highlight=LUA All LUA functions/variables/modules exposed by Empire* Place holder]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?419073-Complete-guide-to-ETW-s-localisation-files-%28aka-quot-The-Loc-quot-%29 Complete guide to ETW's localisation files (aka "The Loc")]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=333715&d=1451031299 Logic txt] | [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=333716&d=1451031299 Scripting Txt] |  [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=333717&d=1451031315 Event Txt] | [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=333719&d=1451031315 Conditions txt]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?476850-Groupformations-Warscape-Battle-Formations&p=10158177#post10158177 Warscape Battle Formations]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?419073-Complete-guide-to-ETW-s-localisation-files-(aka-quot-The-Loc-quot-) Complete Guide to ETW's Localisation Files]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?332238-The-great-DB-Manual The Great DB Manual] Needs to be updated
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?243427-The-Script-o-Rama-(last-updated-April-15th-2009) The Script -O- Rama]
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====Essential Tools====
*Pack File Managers: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?680538-PFM-3-5-0-Attila-supportPack PFM 3.5.2] | [https://sourceforge.net/projects/packfilemanager/files/Release/ PPM Multiple Versions] 
*StartPos Editors: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?416583-Esf-Total-Editor Esf Total Editor] | [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?623719 Edit SF] | [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?480745-EasyEsf-for-ETW-(15-12) Easy Esf] 
*[https://sourceforge.net/projects/twmodmanager/?source=recommended Mod Manager]
*[https://sourceforge.net/projects/saveparser/?source=recommended Save Parser]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?604949-W-A-L-I W.A.L.I]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?434980-User-Script-amp-Preferences-Editor User Script & Preferences Editor]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?522159 Easy DB Editor]

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<h3> Empire Community on TWC</h3>

====General Discussion====
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?469-Empire-Total-War-General-Discussion General Discussion]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?500-Historical-Research-Center Historical Research Center]
Hot Topics:
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====Gameplay and Strategy====
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1078-Gameplay-and-Strategy-Discussion Gameplay and Strategy Discussion]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1439-Guides-for-ETW Empire's Beginners Guide]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?241293-Le-FUSIL-Unit-Guide-for-Empire-v1-6 Unit Guide]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?234127-Index-of-Gameplay-amp-Strategy-Guides-(VIEW-THIS-BEFORE-STARTING-A-NEW-THREAD) Index of Gameplay and Strategy Guides]
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====After Action Reports====
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1052-Empire-Total-War-AARs AARs and Let's Players]
Featured Work:
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?745634-The-great-war-from-the-Spanish-perspective-An-Empire-total-war-Spain-aar-with-ww1-mod The Great War From The Spanish Perspective] by mad orc

*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?335952-DM-AAR-The-Greatest-Battles-of-General-Sir-Lionel-Townshend-(Completed) The Greatest Battles of General Sir Lionel Townshend] by Tim1988
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?708241-A-Dutch-Resurgence-Empire-Total-War-AAR A Dutch Resurgence] by NCR

Featured Let's Play:
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ31UsxlFOk&t=8s The Last of the Cherokee (Warpath Campaign)] by EvilViking13
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZgOTop_7ZY&t=136s Spain - Spanish Gold...!! (Darth Mod)] by TWMala HD
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WikWM2WLuRk&t=102s Sweden (Imperial Splendour)] by stifsre
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8ndK-GbacA&t=33s The Legacy of the Great Elector (Imperial Destroyer Mod)] by Hjalfnar International
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====Publications & Media====
*[http://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Beginner_Guides_(ETW) Beginner's Guide (wiki)]
*[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/empire-total-war-review Euro Gamer] Game Review
*[http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/03/06/empire-total-war-review IGN] Game review
See also: 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/content.php?126- The Eagle Standard] - TWC's TW game and modding publication
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1988 The Hub] - Home of TWC's multimedia content

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<h3> Empire Game Information </h3>

====Overview & Features====
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* [[Empire: Total War]]
* [[:Empire:_Total_War#Factions|Factions]]
* [[:Category:ETW_Units|Units]]
* [[Empire:_Total_War#System_Requirements | System Requirements]]
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====Technical Help====
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*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1074-ETW-Technical-Help Tech support on TWC]
Hot Topics:
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?233252-Graphics-Settings-Official-Guide Graphics Settings Official Guide]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?238484-quot-Insufficient-memory-quot-amp-quot-CTD-quot-workaround Insufficient memory quot and "CTD" workaround] 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?222206-Steam-FAQ-amp-Connection-Troubleshooting Steam FAQ and Connection Troubleshooting]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?638175-Mac-Mod-Guide Mac Mod Guide]
====Latest News====
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<h3> Help the TWC Wiki </h3>

====Empire: Wanted Pages====
*[[Empire Units]]
*[[Empire Technology Tree]]
*[[Empire Building Chain]]
*[[Empire Building Agents]]
*See also [[:Special:Wantedpages|Most Wanted Pages]]

====Empire: Short articles in need of expansion====
*[[Empire:_Total_War]]
*See also [[:Category:Stubs|Short articles in need of expansion]]

====Empire: Articles in need of Cleanup====
*See also [[:Category:Cleanup|Articles in need of Cleanup]]

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