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Civ IV: Colonization - Nations/Leaders

There are four nations, each of them with two selectable leaders. Each leader has two traits, the first one related to his nationality, and a second one reflective of his personality.

NATION LEADER   TRAITS LEADER BONUS
England
George Washington
Tolerant
Disciplined
-25% crosses needed for immigration.
-50% unit equipping cost.
John Adams Tolerant
Libertarian
-25% crosses needed for immigration.
+25% liberty bells in all settlements.
France
Samuel de Champlain
Cooperative
Enterprising
Natives tolerant/ -50% learning time.
+100% conversion rate from missions.
Louis de Buade de Frontenac Cooperative
Militaristic
Natives tolerant/ -50% learning time.
Free promotion (Mounted units)
Netherlands
Peter Styvesant
Mercantile
Industrious
Market prices are less sensitive.
+25% hammers in all settlements.
Adriaen van der Donck Mercantile
Charismatic
Market prices are less sensitive.
100% time between tax increase
Spain
Simon Bolivar
Conquistador
Determined
+25% vs. natives.
+100% effect of liberty bells on rebel strength.
Jose de San Martin Conquistador
Resourceful
+25% vs. natives.
50% XP needed for promotions.

National trait Effect
Tolerant -25% crosses needed for immigration.
Mercantile Market prices are less sensitive. Starts with Merchantman.
Conquistador 25% conquest bonus against natives.
Cooperative Natives more tolerant to territory encroachment and 50% less time needed to learn native skills.
Leader trait Effect
Disciplined -50% unit equipping cost.
Libertarian +25% liberty bells in all settlements.
Enterprising +100% conversion rate from missions.
Militaristic Free promotion (Mounted units)
Industrious +25% hammers in all settlements.
Charismatic 100% time between tax increase
Determined +100% effect of liberty bells on rebel strength.
Resourceful -50% XP needed for promotions.