Return to the dawn of a New World in an intense saga of adventure and discovery. You'll begin your journey by setting sail for a New World in anticipation of seeking out wealth and power and settling a new nation and empire. Along the way, you'll interact with nine different cultures, including Africans, Aztecs, and Native Americans, and trade goods and services with them to meet the needs of your people. Combat takes place on dry land as well as at sea, where your fleet of merchant ships must defend against pirates determined to take over your goods.