However, the Spanish have weaknesses as well. Their archers are very poor because they lack the Crossbowmen upgrade. Despite their faster-firing Bombard Cannons, their siege weapons are overall below average, without Siege Engineers, Heavy Scorpion, or Siege Onager. Their economy is poor, thanks to no real early-game bonus. Combined with their military bonuses only applying in the Imperial Age, and the complete lack of the Crossbowmen, they are one of the weakest civilizations during the early game.