Saladin, a Muslim scholar of the 12th century, first sultan of Egypt, and expert military tactician, has come to Civilization VI to lead Arabia.

Arabia is a land that wove together its science and culture into its Muslim faith, and nobody matches them when it comes to faith. Their unique ability, “The Last Prophet,” spawns a prophet for Arabia when all but one of the religions available have been founded, guaranteeing them the ability to found a religion if they didn’t have one beforehand. Lastly, Saladin’s other ability, “Righteousness of the faith,” makes Arabia’s worship buildings cheap and make more science, faith, and culture.

Arabian horses are world renown, and Arabia’s cavalry unit, the Mameluke, makes good use of them. Their stats are identical to the knight’s, but they heal every turn regardless of what actions they performed during their turn. The madrassa is Arabia’s unique building, and acts as a better university; creating extra science and faith on the side.

Arabia’s unique blend of faith, culture, and science can lead them to victory against heathens or foes of any kind. There’s no faith victory type, but once your great prophets start coming and your worship buildings are being built, unmatched culture and science will come along with it, God willing.

Saladin and Arabia bring the total confirmed civ count up to 17. Civilization VI will release for PC on October 21st.