The Dutch have a unique economic system where their villagers cost Coin instead of Food, and they can build Banks to generate Coin passively. This allows them to focus their Food gathering on military production. Their unique units include the Ruyter, a light cavalry unit effective against ranged infantry, and the Halberdier, a strong anti-cavalry infantry. Dutch Home City cards often enhance their Banks or provide powerful military units. A typical Dutch strategy involves establishing a strong Bank economy in the Colonial Age, then transitioning into a powerful Fortress Age army of Ruyters and Halberdiers. They are a strong defensive civilization with a robust economy, but require careful management of their Coin income.
