I agree with Beane, this is EMPIRE total war, Portugal was the first really get into the empire swing of things with spain.

I mean, not including protugal is alot like not including Greece and Seclusions in Empire total war. Yes they are both dwindling powers, yet they both will eventually fall, they still however were big power players of the day. Even if the units are identical.

This is one thing about the Mughals, while I think they present interesting units and a wide variety of ground infantry, they never had much of a navy. So I don't know how the Mughals or any indian or native american faction will suddenly be sailing galleons across the water.

We could always be suprised and someone could toss out a random german or italian state no one has thought of, but chances are Portugal will be playable.