startIntroPart1:"May the blessings of heaven be upon you, O great Nebuchadnezzar, father of mighty and ancient Babylon! Young was the world when Sargon built Babylon some five thousand years ago, long did it grow and prosper, gaining its first empire the eighteenth century BC, under godlike Hammurabi, the giver of law. Although conquered by the Kassites and then by the Assyrians, Babylon endured, emerging phoenix-like from its ashes of destruction and regaining its independence despite its many enemies. Truly was Babylon the center of arts and learning in the ancient world. O Nebuchadnezzar, your empire endured but a short time after your death, falling to the mighty Persians, and then to the Greeks, until the great city was destroyed by 141 BC.",
startIntroPart2:"But is Babylon indeed gone forever, great Nebuchadnezzar? Your people look to you to bring the empire back to life once more. Will you accept the challenge? Will you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?",
startIntroPart1:"May the blessings of the gods be upon you, oh great King Alexander! You are the ruler of the mighty Greek nation. Your people lived for so many years in isolated city-states - legendary cities such as Athens, Sparta, Thebes - where they gave the world many great things, such as democracy, philosophy, ragedy, art and architecture, the very foundation of Western Civilization. Although few in number and often hostile to each other, in the 5th century BC they were able to defeat their much larger neighbor, Persia, on land and sea."
startIntroPart2:"Alexander, your people stand ready to march to war, to spread the great Greek culture to millions and to bring you everlasting glory. Are you ready to accept your destiny, King Alexander? Will you lead your people to triumph and greatness? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"
startIntroPart1:"The Blessings of Heaven be upon you. Empress Wu Zetian, most beautiful and haughty ruler of China! Oh great Empress, whose shadow causes the flowers to blossom and the rivers to flow! You are the leader of the Chinese, the oldest and the greatest civilization that humanity has ever produced. China's history stretches back into the mists of time, its people achieving many great things long before the other upstart civilizations were even conceived. China's contributions to the arts and sciences are too many and too wondrous to do justice to - the printing press, gunpowder, the works of Confucius - these are but a few of the gifts China has given to an undeserving world!"
startIntroPart2:"You, great Queen, who, with cunning and beauty, rose from the position of lowly concubine to that of Divine Empress - your people call out to you to lead them! Great China is once again beset on all sides by barbarians. Can you defeat all your many foes and return your country to greatness? Can you build a civilization to stand the test of time?"
startIntroPart1:"We greet thee, oh great Ramesses, Pharaoh of Egypt, who causes the sun to rise and the Nile to flow, and who blesses his fortunate people with all the good things of life! Oh great lord, from time immemorial your people lived on the banks of the Nile river, where they brought writing to the world, and advanced mathematics, sculpture, and architecture. Thousands of years ago they created the great monuments which still stand tall and proud.",
startIntroPart2:"Oh, Ramesses, for uncounted years your people endured, as other petty nations around them have risen and then fallen into dust. They look to you to lead them once more into greatness. Can you honor the gods and bring Egypt back to her rightful place at the very center of the world? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?",
startIntroPart1:"Praises upon her serene highness, Queen Elizabeth Gloriana. You lead and protect the celebrated maritime nation of England. England is an ancient land, settled as early as 35,000 years ago. The island has seen countless waves of invaders, each in turn becoming a part of the fabric of the people. Although England is a small island, for many years your people dominated the world stage. Their matchless navy, brilliant artists and shrewd merchants, giving them power and influence far in excess of their mere numbers."
startIntroPart2:"Queen Elizabeth, will you bring about a new golden age for the English people? They look to you once more to return peace and prosperity to the nation. Will you take up the mantle of greatness? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"
startIntroPart1:"Long life and triumph to you, First Consul and Emperor of France, Napoleon I, ruler of the French people. France lies at the heart of Europe. Long has Paris been the world center of culture, arts and letters. Although surrounded by competitors - and often enemies - France has endured as a great nation. Its armies have marched triumphantly into battle from one end of the world to the other, its soldiers and generals among the best in history."
startIntroPart2:"Napoleon Bonaparte, France yearns for you to rebuild your empire, to lead her once more to glory and greatness, to make France once more the epicenter of culture and refinement. Emperor, will you ride once more against your foes? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"
startIntroPart1:"Greetings upon thee, Your Imperial Majesty Catherine, wondrous Empress of all the Russias. At your command lies the largest country in the world. Mighty Russia stretches from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Baltic Sea in the west. Despite wars, droughts, and every manner of disaster the heroic Russian people survive and prosper, their artists and scientists among the best in the world. The Empire today remains one of the strongest ever seen in human history - a true superpower, with the greatest destructive force ever devised at her command."
startIntroPart2:"Catherine, your people look to you to bring forth glorious days for Russia and her people, to revitalize the land and recapture the wonder of the Enlightenment. Will you lead your people once more into greatness? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"
startIntroPart1:"The blessings of the gods be upon you, Caesar Augustus, emperor of Rome and all her holdings. Your empire was the greatest and longest lived of all in Western civilization. And your people single handedly shaped its culture, law, art, and warfare like none other, before or since. Through years of glorious conquest, Rome came to dominate all the lands of the Mediterranean from Spain in the west to Syria in the east. And her dominion would eventually expand to cover much of England and northern Germany. Roman art and architecture still awe and inspire the world. And she remains the envy of all lesser civilizations who have followed."
startIntroPart2:"O mighty emperor, your people turn to you to once more reclaim the glory of Rome! Will you see to it that your empire rises again, bringing peace and order to all? Will you make Rome once again center of the world? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"
startIntroPart1:"Blessings of God be upon you oh great caliph Harun al-Rashid, leader of the pious Arabian people! The Muslim empire, the Caliphate was born in the turbulent years after the death of the prophet Muhammad in 632 AD, as his followers sought to extend the rule of God to all of the people of the earth. The caliphate grew mighty indeed at the height of its power, ruling Spain, North Africa, the Middle East, Anatolia, the Balkans and Persia. An empire as great as or even greater than that of Rome. The arts and sciences flourished in Arabia during the Middle Ages, even as the countries of Europe descended into ignorance and chaos. The Caliphate survived for six hundred years, until finally succumbing to attack from the Mongols, those destroyers of Empires."
startIntroPart2:"Great Caliph Harun al Rashid, your people look to you to return them to greatness! To make Arabia once again an enlightened land of arts and knowledge, a powerful nation who needs fear no enemy! Oh Caliph, will you take up the challenge? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"
startIntroPart1:"Welcome President Washington! You lead the industrious American civilization! Formed in the conflagration of revolution in the 18th century, within a hundred years, the young nation became embroiled in a terrible civil war that nearly tore the country apart, but it was just a few short years later in the 20th century that the United States reached the height of its power, emerging triumphant and mighty from the two terrible wars that destroyed so many other great nations. The United States is a nation of immigrants, filled with optimism and determination. They lack only a leader to help them fulfill their promise."
startIntroPart1:"Blessings upon you, noble Oda Nobunaga, ruler of Japan, the land of the Rising Sun! May you long walk among its flowering blossoms. The Japanese are an island people, proud and pious with a rich culture of arts and letters. Your civilization stretches back thousands of years, years of bloody warfare, expansion and isolation, great wealth and great poverty. In addition to their prowess on the field of battle, your people are also immensely industrious, and their technological innovation and mighty factories are the envy of lesser people everywhere."
startIntroPart2:"Legendary damiyo, will you grab the reins of destiny? Will you bring your family and people the honor and glory they deserve? Will you once again pick up the sword and march to triumph? Will you build a civilization that stands the test of time?"
declaringWar:"I hereby inform you of our intention to wipe out your civilization from this world."
attacked:"Pitiful fool! Now we shall destroy you!"
defeated:"You were much wiser than I thought."
introduction:"We hope for a fair and just relationship with you, who are renowned for military bravery."
startIntroPart1:"Hail mighty Bismark, first canchellor of Germany and her empire! Germany is an upstart nation, fashioned from the ruins of the Holy Roman Empire and finally unified in 1871, a little more than a century ago. The German people have proven themselves to be creative, industrious a ferocious warriors. Despite enduring great catastrophes in the first half of the 20th century, Germany remains a worldwide economic, artistic and technological leader."
startIntroPart2:"Great Prince Bismark, the German people look up too you to lead them to greater days of glory. Their determination is strong, and now they turn to you, their beloved iron chancellor, to guide them once more. Will you rile and conquer through blood and iron, or foster the Germanic arts and industry? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"
startIntroPart1:"Greetings, President Mahatma Gandhi, great souled leader of India! You are the ruler of one of the oldest countries in the world with history stretching back almost 10'000 years. A spiritual country, India is the birthplace of three of the world's great religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. This is a passionate land of music and color, a land of great wealth and grinding poverty. For centuries, India was divided into kingdoms who fought constantly with each other and against outside invaders. That was, horever, after empires such as Maratha, Maurya and Gupta. In the 12th century AD, India was conquered by Muslim Turks fled from the Mongols. In the early 17th century, the English arrived, and thought a combination of shrewd diplomacy and technological supeiority, they conquered your fragmented nation. England remained in power for some two centuries until driven out by a rising wave of Indian nationalism, a peaceful rebellion unlike any before seen in history, one led by you!"
startIntroPart2:"Gandhi, your people look to you to lead them to even greater heights of glory! Can you help your people realize their great potential, to once again become the world's center of arts, culture and religion? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"
startIntroPart1:"Welcome, o divine Montezuma! We grovel in awe at your magnificence! May the heaven shower all manner of good things upon you all the days of your life! Your are the leader of the mighty Aztec people, wandering nomads from a lost home in the north who in the 12th century came to live in the mesa central in the heart of what would come to be call Mexico. Surrounded by many tribes fighting to control the rich land surrounding the sacred lakes of Texoco, Xaltocan and Zampango. Through cunning alliances and martial prowess, within a mere two hundred years, the Aztecs came to dominate the Central American basin, ruling a mighty empire stretching from sea to sea. But the empire fell soon under the assault of the accursed Spaniards, wielding fiendish weapons the likes of which your faithful warriors had never seen."
startIntroPart2:"O great king Mintezuma, your people call upon you once more, to rise up and lead them to glory, bring them wealth and power, and give them dominion over their foes and rivals. Will you answer their call, glorious leader? Will you build a civilization that stands the test of time?"
startIntroPart1:"Greetings, o great Temujin, immortal emperor of the mighty Mongol Empire! Your fists shatter walls of cities and your voice brings despair to your enemies. O Khan! You united the warring tribes of Northern Asia into a mighty people, creating the greatest cavalry force the world has ever witnessed. Your people's cunning diplomacy divided their enemies, making them weak and helpless before Mongolia's conquering armies. In a few short years, your people soldiers conquered most of China and Eastern Asia, and the empire continued to grow until it reached west into Europe and south to Korea. Indeed, it was the greatest empire ever seen, dwarfing those pathetic conquests of the Romans of the Greeks."
startIntroPart2:"Temujin, your people cann upon you once more to lead them to battle and conquest. Will the world once again trembe at the thunderous sound of your cavalry, sweeping down from the steppes? Will you build a civilization that stands the test of time?"
startIntroPart1:"Oh ye who remakes the world, your loyal subjects greet you, King Pachacuti Sapa Inca, ruler of the Inca people! From the beginnings in the small state of Cusco, the Incans displayed their potential for greatness, marching to war against their many enemies, crushing their armies into dust and carving for themselves a mighty empire stretching from Ecuador to Chile. Indeed, they build the greatest empire ever seen in all pre-Columbian Americas. More than mere soldiers, your people were great builders and artists as well, and the remnants of their works still awe and inspire the world today."
startIntroPart2:"Oh King Pachacuti, truly are you called "EarthShaker"! Will you once again call upon the ground itself to a fight at your side? Your armies await your signal. Will you restore the glory of your empire? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"
declaringWar:"Resistance is futile! You cannot hope to stand against the mighty Incan empire. If you will not surrender immediately, then prepare for war!"
attacked:"Declare war on me?!? You can't, because I declare war on you first!"
defeated:"How did you darken the sun? I ruled with diligence and mercy—see that you do so as well."
introduction:"How are you? You stand before Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui."
neutralHello:"How are you doing?"
neutralLetsHearIt:["Go on.","What do you say?","You may begin."]
startIntroPart1:"The blessings of heaven be upon you, beloved king Darius of Persia! You lead a strong and wise people. In the morning of the world, the great Persian leader Cyrus revolted against the mighty Median empire and by 550 BC, the Medes were no more. Through cunning diplomacy and military prowess, great Cyrus conquered wealthy Lydia and powerful Babylon. His son conquering proud Egypt some years later. Over time, Persian might expanded into far away Macedonia, at the very door of the upstart Greek city-states. Long would Persia prosper until the upstart villain Alexander of Macedon, destroyed the great empire in one shocking campaign."
startIntroPart2:"Darius, your people look to you to once again bring back the days of power and glory for Persia! The empire of your ancestors must emerge again, to triumph over its foes and to bring peace and order to the world! O king, will you answer the call? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"
declaringWar:"Your continue existence is an embarrassment to all leaders everywhere! You must be destroyed!"
attacked:"Curse you! You are beneath me, son of a donkey driver! I will crush you!"
defeated:"You mongrel! Cursed be you! The world will long lament your heinous crime!"
introduction:"Peace be on you! I am Darius, the great and outstanding king of kings of great Persia... but I suppose you knew that."
neutralHello:"Good day to you!"
neutralLetsHearIt:["Go on.","You said?"]
neutralNo:["You are not serious!","Not good enough."]
neutralYes:["Good!","Certainly.","Agreed!"]
hateHello:"Ahh... you..."
hateLetsHearIt:["I'm listening.","Go on!"]
hateNo:["We say... no!","Of course not!"]
hateYes:["Alright!","Agreed."]
afterPeace:"It appears we should call it a tie..."
tradeRequest:"In my endless magnanimity, I am making you this offer. You agree, of course?"
mainColor:[255,0,0],
secondaryColor:[255,255,0],
unique:"Golden Ages last 50% longer. During a Golden Age, units receive +1 Movement and +10% Strenght",
declaringWar:"The ancient fire flashing across the sky is what proclaimed that this day would come, though I had foolishly hoped for a different outcome."
attacked:"It is obvious now that I misjudged you and your true intentions."
defeated:"The hard-shelled crab yields, and the lion lies down to sleep. Kanaloa comes for me now."
introduction:"Aloha! Greetings and blessings upon you, friend. I am Kamehameha, Great King of this strand of islands."
neutralHello:"Welcome, friend!"
neutralLetsHearIt:["Proceed.","And?","What is it?"]
hateNo:["Certainly not.","We will have to decline."]
hateYes:["It is agreed, then.","Excellent!"]
hateHello:"Oh, it's you."
hateLetsHearIt:["Proceed.","I'm listening","What is it?"]
hateNo:["Certainly not!","That's not acceptable!"]
hateYes:["Yes, I suppost I must.","Yes, so be it."]
afterPeace:"Perhaps the stars were mistakenly placed... I will consult my Kahuna."
tradeRequest:"Come, let our people feast together!"
mainColor:[255,128,0],
secondaryColor:[255,255,0],
unique:"Can embark and move over Costs and Oceans immediately. +1 Sight when embarked",
declaringWar:"Jip-hyun-jun (Hall of Worthies) will no longer tolerate your irksome behavior. We will liberate the citizens under your oppression even with force, and enlighten them!"
attacked:"Foolish, miserable wretch! You will be crushed by this country's magnificent scientific power!"
defeated:"Now the question is who will protect my people. A dark age has come."
introduction:"Welcome to the palace of Choson, stanger. I am the learned King Sejong, who looks after his great people."
neutralHello:"Hello."
neutralLetsHearIt:["I will hear it.","Go on","Continue."]
neutralYes:["That is good.","I understand.","Of course!"]
hateHello:"Oh, it's you"
hateLetsHearIt:["What do you wish to say?","So?","Continue your speech."]
hateNo:["Heaven forbid","That is crazy talk!","I cannot do that."]
hateYes:["Hm... very well, fine.","I suppose I should agree...","Very well..."]
afterPeace:"It seems you implemented some interesting strategies... Very well, perhaps we should call it a tie."
tradeRequest:"We have many thinkgs to discuss and have much to benefit from each other."
mainColor:[0,0,255],
secondaryColor:[255,0,0],
unique:"+2 Science for all Great Person tile improvements. Receive a tech boost each time a scientific building/Wonder is built in the Korean capital.",
declaringWar:"You are an abomination to heaven and earth, the chief of ignorant savages! You must be destroyed!"
attacked:"Fool! You have doomed your people to fire and destruction!"
defeated:"We have been consumed by the fires of hatred and rage. Enjoy your victory in this world - you shall pay a heavy price in the next!"
introduction:"I am Askia of the Songhai. We are a fair people - but those who cross us will find only destruction. You would do well to avoid repeating the mistakes others have made in the past."
neutralHello:"Greetings."
neutralLetsHearIt:["Yes?","Proceed."]
neutralNo:["No","Of course not."]
neutralYes:["Very well.","Yes.","Fine."]
hateHello:"Oh, it's you."
hateLetsHearIt:["And?","Continue."]
hateNo:["You cannot be serious!","That's unacceptable!","We decline."]
hateYes:["Oh, very well.","Alright."]
afterPeace:"We thank you for bringing an end to this pointless war."
tradeRequest:"Can I interest you in this deal?"
mainColor:[204,102,0],
secondaryColor:[255,0,0],
unique:"Embarked units gain the War Canoes and Amphibious promotions, strengthening them while embarked.",
declaringWar:"Your continued insolence and failure to recognize and preeminence leads us to war."
attacked:"Good. The world shall witness the incontestable might of my armies and the glory of the Empire."
defeated:"Ruin! Ruin! Istanbul becomes Iram of the Pillars, remembered only by the melancholy poets."
introduction:"From the magnificence of Topkapi, the Ottoman nation greets you, stranger! I'm Suleiman, Kayser-I Rum, and I bestow upon you my welcome!"
neutralHello:"Greetings!"
neutralLetsHearIt:["I'm listening.","Go on."]
neutralNo:["No.","Of course not!","We decline."]
neutralYes:["Very good.","Fine.","We accept!"]
hateHello:"What do you want?"
hateLetsHearIt:["So you say!","Go on!"]
hateNo:["Excuse me?","This is unacceptable!","You can't be serious!"]
hateYes:["Ah, very good!","Very good.","I assume we must come to an agreement."]
afterPeace:"Congratulations on your victory! I hope that peace between us will last forever!"
tradeRequest:"Let us do business! Would you be interested?"
mainColor:[204,255,229],
secondaryColor:[0,102,0],
unique:"Pay only one.third the usual cost for naval unit maintenance. All melee naval units have the Prize Ships promotion, allowing them to capture defeated ships.",
declaringWar:"You are a plague upon Mother Earth! Prepare for battle!"
attacked:"You evil creature! My braves will slaughter you!"
defeated:"You have defeated us... but our spirits will never be vanquished! We shall return!"
introduction:"Greetings, stranger. I am Hiawatha, speaker for the Iroquois. We seek peace with all, but we do not shrink from war."
neutralHello:"Good day."
neutralLetsHearIt:["Yes?","I'm listening"]
neutralNo:["No.","Certainly not."]
neutralYes:["Very well.","Alright."]
hateHello:"Oh, it's you."
hateLetsHearIt:["I'm listening.","Speak."]
hateNo:["That's unacceptable","You cannot be serious!"]
hateYes:["I suppose I must.","Very well."]
afterPeace:"I thank you for your mercy. I pray that we can now be friends."
tradeRequest:"Does this trade work for you, my friend?"
mainColor:[0,25,51],
secondaryColor:[255,255,102],
unique:"All units move through Forest and Jungle tiles in friendly territory as if it is Road. These tiles can be used to establish City Connections upon researching the Wheel.",
declaringWar:"If I am to be honest, I tire of those pointless charades. Why don't we settle our disputes on the field of battle, like true men? Perhaps the skalds will sing of your valor... or mine!"
attacked:"Ahahah! You seem to show some skills of a true Viking! Too bad that I'll probably kill you!"
defeated:"Loki must have stood by you, for a common man alone could not have defeated me... Oh well! I will join the einherjar in Valhalla and feast, while you toil away here."
introduction:"Harad Bluetooth bids you welcome to his lands, a Viking unlike any the seas and lands have ever known! Hah, are you afraid?"
neutralHello:"Hail to you."
neutralLetsHearIt:["Let us hear it.","Go ahead.","I'm listening"]
neutralNo:["No.","Not today, I'm afraid.","I must decline."]
neutralYes:["Very well.","Of course, my friend!","That's a deal!"]
hateHello:"Oh, it's you."
hateLetsHearIt:["What is it?.","And?","Go on"]
hateNo:["Don't be silly!","That is unacceptable."]
hateYes:["I guess I have to.","Oh, very well."]
afterPeace:"By the hammer of Thor, you have proven yourself a worthy opponent today. I congratulate you!"
tradeRequest:"This is a fine deal! Even a drunk beggar would agree!"
mainColor:[51,25,0],
secondaryColor:[255,255,102],
unique:"+1 Movement to all embarked units, whom pay just 1 movement point to move from sea to land and viceversa.",
