Part 17

Explore the Military Founding Fathers in Civilization VI Part 17. Learn about Vasco Nunez De Balboa, Chief Powhatan, Diego Velazquez De Cuellar, and more.

This section covers various Founding Fathers in Civilization VI, focusing on those with military applications. These Founding Fathers can significantly boost your units' effectiveness, provide defensive bonuses, or offer unique advantages in warfare.

Vasco Nunez De Balboa

Requires: 3927 Exploration Points, 1823 Political Points

Bonus: +25% Defence in all Settlements. This improves the defense of your colonies, making defending troops more effective against invaders. While useful, it might be less valuable than Founding Fathers that directly improve units.

Military Founding Fathers Overview

These Founding Fathers are primarily focused on enhancing the raw firepower and effectiveness of your military units. As the game progresses, building a strong military becomes crucial for maintaining control and defending against rivals. These are often key figures to acquire for a powerful army.

Chief Powhatan

Requires: 2244 Military Points, 4488 Political Points

Bonus: +50% Attack Power for Converted Native. This is beneficial when you have converted natives who can then act as effective troops. He is noted for wearing a Top Hat.

Diego Velazquez De Cuellar

Requires: 1122 Military Points, 1963 Political Points

Bonus: Provides 3 Indentured Servants. These servants are less efficient in production but serve as good 'cannon fodder' or frontline infantry.

Dom Pedro I

Requires: 10098 Military Points, 33660 Political Points

Bonus: +50% Great General Emergence, Free Promotion - Veteran I, Minuteman I for Mounted Units and Gunpowder Units. This Founding Father is highly valuable as more promotions give units an edge, and Great Generals lead to stronger troops.

Ethan Allen

Requires: 4207 Military Points, 10659 Political Points

Bonus: Free Promotion - Ranger I, Mountaineer II for Gunpowder Units. This provides further promotions, making foot soldiers stronger and more effective without additional effort.

Francisco Pizarro

Requires: 841 Military Points, 1542 Political Points

Bonus: Free Promotion - Looter for Gunpowder Units. The Looter promotion grants more gold for pillaging enemy territory, making it valuable for long-term economic gain through warfare.

Francisco De Coronado

Requires: 1683 Military Points, 3366 Political Points

Bonus: +1 Movement for Dragoon. Dragoons are powerful mounted units with guns, and increased movement makes them even more effective as a mobile striking force.

Hernan Cortes

Requires: 561 Military Points, 1122 Political Points

Bonus: Free Stockade in Every Settlement. A Stockade acts as a defensive wall within settlements, fortifying units and saving the player the cost of building one.

Hernando De Sato

Requires: 1402 Military Points, 2524 Political Points

Bonus: Free Promotion - Grenadier I for Gunpowder Units. This provides another boost to frontline infantry, making them more formidable.

John Paul Jones

Requires: 5610 Military Points, 14025 Political Points

Bonus: Provides 1 Frigate. A Frigate is a naval unit that, while not ideal for cargo, is useful for warfare. It's a good option if a Ship of the Line is unaffordable, especially when controlling the seas is vital.

Marquis De La Fayette

Requires: 7293 Military Points, 25245 Political Points

Bonus: Increases Musket Production by Tax Rate.