diff --git a/android/assets/jsons/Civ V - Vanilla/Nations.json b/android/assets/jsons/Civ V - Vanilla/Nations.json index fcea814c452c7..0bb48c718e065 100644 --- a/android/assets/jsons/Civ V - Vanilla/Nations.json +++ b/android/assets/jsons/Civ V - Vanilla/Nations.json @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType": "Scientific", "startIntroPart1": "May the gods bless you, great Nebuchadnezzar, ruler of ancient Babylon! Built 5000 years ago, Babylon emerged as an empire in 1800 BC, thanks to godlike Hammurabi, The Giver of Law. Falling under the Kassites assaults then the Assyrian domination, Babylon was reborn from its ashes, gaining back its independance, and became the beacon for Arts and Learning in the ancient world. O Nebuchadnezzar, after your death, Babylon quickly fell, conquered by the mighty Persians, and then by the Greeks, until the great city disappeared forever in 141 BC.", - "startIntroPart2": "Great Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon's glory still lives through you and your people. Will you create a spark to enlighten the world again? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "Great Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon's glory still lives through you and your people. Will you create a spark to enlighten the world again? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "The demon wants the blood of soldiers!", "attacked": "Oh well, I presume you know what you're doing.", @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType":"Diplomatic", "startIntroPart1": "Great King Alexander, leader of the mighty Greek nation, you are truly blessed by the gods. In 480 BC, quarrelsome city-states such as Athens, Sparta, Thebes, found a way to join their forces, allowing Greece to defeat the mighty Persia in the 5th century BC, both on land and sea. Following their example, you lead a Greek coalition and finally struck down the Persian Empire in 331 BC. You conquered almost all the known world, and from Europe to Africa to India, you built an empire unmatched by any before it.", - "startIntroPart2": "Megalexandros, son of Zeus, will you ride Bucephalas again, to gift the world with the greatness of the Greek culture? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "Megalexandros, son of Zeus, will you ride Bucephalas again, to gift the world with the brightness of the Greek culture? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "You are in my way, you must be destroyed.", "attacked": "As a matter of fact I too grow weary of peace.", @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType": "Scientific", "startIntroPart1": "Heaven itself bends before your beauty, Empress Wu Zetian, ruler of eternal China! You lead one of the oldest and greatest civilization of humanity. In your time, China stood at the forefront of science and technology, bringing the world such contributions as gunpowder, the printing press, and the world of Confucius, and this, long before the rest of the world was mature enough to make the same discoveries!", - "startIntroPart2": "Great Queen, can you make China shine again, using your divine intelligence and beauty? China stands for greatness, and all its enemies should learn it soon enough! Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "Great Queen, can you make China prevail again, using your divine intelligence and beauty? China stands for greatness, and all its enemies will be dazzled soon enough! Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "You won't ever be able to bother me again. Go meet Yama.", "attacked": "Fool! I will disembowel you all!", @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType": "Cultural", "startIntroPart1": "O great Ramesses, Pharaoh of Egypt, bright as the Sun and mighty as the Nile! Lord of all living things, you lead the greatest of all civilizations, which has gifted the world with writing, advanced mathematics, sculpture, and architecture. Egyptian monuments and culture will continue to amaze the world for thousands of years.", - "startIntroPart2": "Mighty and eternal Ramesses, Egypt lasted for millenia, whereas other civilisations disappeared into dust after a few centuries. The gods bless you again to lead Egypt and its people on the path of eternity. Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "Mighty and eternal Ramesses, Egypt lasted for millenia, whereas other civilisations disappeared into dust after a few centuries. Amun-Ra blesses you again to lead Egypt and its people on the path of light. Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "You are but a pest on this Earth, prepare to be eliminated!", "attacked": "You are a fool who evokes pity. You have brought my hostility upon yourself and your repulsive civilization!", @@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType": "Diplomatic", "startIntroPart1": "Long live to Your Highness, Queen Elizabeth Gloriana, leader and protector of the glorious England! Through history, enduring many invasions, England strengthened its will, playing smartly with diplomacy, cunning, and military power, to eventually rose as one of the most dominant Empires the world has ever known. Their matchless navy, brilliant scientists and artists, and powerful merchants, have shaped the known world for centuries.", - "startIntroPart2": "Queen Elizabeth, will England extend once more its domination upon all lands and seas of the world? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "Queen Elizabeth, will England cast once more its brightness upon all lands and seas of the world? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "By the grace of God, your days are numbered.", "attacked": "We shall never surrender.", @@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType": "Cultural", "startIntroPart1": "Vive Napoleon I, First Consul and Emperor of France! After the glorious Revolution which suppressed the centuries-old monarchy, the French nation stood at the heart of Europe as a Republic, and intended to export its ideals to the entire European continent, either by diplomacy or war. The French Capital Paris was more than ever the world center of Culture, Arts, and Letters. With its Great Army, reputed as one of the greatest in the History, France fought gloriously all surrounding enemies, but eventually fell against the coalition of other European powers.", - "startIntroPart2": "Napoleon Bonaparte, ruler of the French people, will you rebuild the empire to take revenge on your foes, and make of France a example to follow once again? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "Napoleon Bonaparte, ruler of the French people, will you rebuild the Empire to take revenge on your foes, and make again of its Capital the City of Lights? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "You're disturbing us, prepare for war.", "attacked": "You've fallen into my trap. I'll bury you.", @@ -179,8 +179,8 @@ "startBias": ["Tundra"], "preferredVictoryType": "Scientific", - "startIntroPart1": "Hail to Imperial Majesty Catherine, Empress of all Russians. Ruling the largest country in the world, from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Baltic Sea in the west, your people endured wars, droughts, and many disasters, imbuing the Russian society with heroism and tenacity, and producing artists and scientists among the best in the world. Russia is a powerful empire which rightfully claims its place in the world concert of superpowers.", - "startIntroPart2": "Empress Catherine, your people are eager for Russian glory, to revive the sacred land and enlighten the world once again. Will you achieve greatness for your country again? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "Hail to Imperial Majesty Catherine, Empress of all Russians. Living in the largest country in the world, from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Baltic Sea in the west, your people endured wars, droughts, and many disasters, imbuing the Russian society with heroism and tenacity, and producing artists and scientists among the best in the world. Russia is a powerful empire which rightfully claims its place in the world concert of superpowers.", + "startIntroPart2": "Empress Catherine, your people are eager for Russian glory, to revive the sacred light of the Motherland. Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "You've behaved yourself very badly, you know it. Now it's payback time.", "attacked": "You've mistaken my passion for a weakness, you'll regret about this.", @@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType": "Scientific", "startIntroPart1": "Ave Caesar Augustus, Emperor of Rome and Dominus of the Roman Empire! Your empire was the most powerful and feared of all in Western civilization. The Roman people crafted so brilliantly its culture, law, art, and warfare, that no one could contest the supremacy of Rome. Force and Honor led to glorious conquests, a domination of all the lands from Spain in the west to Syria in the east, even reaching the remote barbarian lands of England and Germany. Roman art and architecture have been praised for millenia and have been envied by all lesser civilizations who have followed.", - "startIntroPart2": "O glorious Imperator, your people celebrate you and ask for the glory of Rome! Will your empire rise again and spread the Pax Romana to all? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "O glorious Imperator, your people celebrate you and ask for the glory of Rome! In these times of darkness, the Pax Romana will be a beacon of light for all! Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "My treasury contains little and my soldiers are getting impatient... (sigh) ...therefore you must die.", "attacked": "So brave, yet so stupid! If only you had a brain similar to your courage.", @@ -232,8 +232,8 @@ "startBias": ["Desert"], "preferredVictoryType": "Scientific", - "startIntroPart1": "Blessings of the Great God be upon you, O great caliph Harun al-Rashid, leader of the mighty Arabian people! The Muslim Empire, the Caliphate, born from chaos after the death of the prophet Muhammad in 632 AD, intended to apply the rule of God to all Earth. By the will of God, the caliphate reached its full power, ruling Spain, North Africa, the Middle East, Anatolia, the Balkans and Persia, to even surpass the Great Roman Empire. The arts and sciences were a gift of Arabia during the Middle Ages, as the infidel lands of Europe delved deep into ignorance and chaos. Lasting for six hundred years, the Caliphate finally fell before the Mongols, the plague of the civilized world.", - "startIntroPart2": "Great Caliph Harun al Rashid, all Arabian people long for greatness! Arabia must be once again the land of arts and knowledge, which with God's help, will fear no enemy! Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "Blessings of the Great God be upon you, O great caliph Harun al-Rashid, leader of the mighty Arabian people! The Muslim Empire, the Caliphate, born from chaos after the death of the prophet Muhammad in 632 AD, intended to apply the rule of God to all Earth. And by the will of God, the caliphate reached its full power, ruling Spain, North Africa, the Middle East, Anatolia, the Balkans and Persia, to even surpass the Great Roman Empire. The arts and sciences were a holy gift of Arabia during the Middle Ages, as the infidel lands of Europe delved deep into ignorance and chaos. Lasting for six hundred years, the Caliphate finally fell before the Mongols, the plague of the civilized world.", + "startIntroPart2": "Great Caliph Harun al Rashid, all Arabian people long for greatness! Arabia must be once again the land of arts and knowledge, which under the radiant law of God, will fear no enemy! Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "The world will be more beautiful without you. Prepare for war.", "attacked": "Fool! You will soon regret dearly! I swear it!", @@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType": "Scientific", "startIntroPart1": "President Washington, we salute you and the proud American civilization! Freed from the British dominion in the 18th century, then cleansed and reborn after a terrible civil war, the United States nation was ready to play its great role in the 20th century. At the height of its power, triumphant after two terrible world wars, United States of America, a land of immigration, opportunities, optimism and determination, has risen above all other weakening nations, unable to equal such power.", - "startIntroPart2": "President Washington, will you show again to the world the American way and spread ideals of liberty to all? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "President Washington, will you show to the world the legitimacy of the American way of life, and spread the flame of liberty to all mankind? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "Your wanton aggression leaves us no choice. Prepare for war!", "attacked": "You have mistaken our love of peace for weakness. You shall regret this!", @@ -284,8 +284,8 @@ "startBias": ["Coast"], "preferredVictoryType": "Domination", - "startIntroPart1": "Lord Oda Nobunaga, ruler of Japan, the land of the Rising Sun is at your command! Through history, Japanese people lived and died with honor, proud of their rich culture of arts and letters. Years of bloody civil war, invasions of foreign powers, wealth but also great poverty, have never altered the strong will of the Rising Sun island, as the Bushido spirit has imbued the fields of battle and the Japanese society for millenia. At the end of the 19th century, under foreign influence, your people took the path of modernity, and in a few decades, made of Japan a land of technological innovation and powerful industry, with which only few nations can compete.", - "startIntroPart2": "O great daimyo, will you take on your hands the Japan destiny? Will honor and glory again infuse your people like cherry flowers blossom in the wind? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "Lord Oda Nobunaga, ruler of Japan, the land of the Rising Sun is at your command! Through history, Japanese people lived and died with honor, proud of their rich culture of arts and letters. Years of bloody civil wars, invasions of foreign powers, wealth but also great poverty, have never altered the strong will of the Rising Sun island, as the Bushido spirit has imbued the fields of battle and the Japanese society for millenia. At the end of the 19th century, under foreign influence, your people took the path of modernity, and in a few decades, made of Japan a land of technological innovation and powerful industry, with which only few nations can compete.", + "startIntroPart2": "O great daimyo, will you take on your hands the Japan destiny, for the Rising Sun to light the world? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "I hereby inform you of our intention to wipe out your civilization from this world.", "attacked": "Pitiful fool! Now we shall destroy you!", @@ -310,8 +310,8 @@ "startBias": ["Grassland"], "preferredVictoryType": "Cultural", - "startIntroPart1": "Wise Mahatma Gandhi, great leader of India, we honor you! India is one of the oldest countries in the world with 10,000 years of history, built on spirit and religion, as three of the world's great religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism - appeared on this sacred land. Every aspect of India society reveres art, music and color, showing great wealth but also grinding poverty. For centuries, India was torn between local kingdoms fighting each other but also repelling invaders. In the 12th century AD, Muslim Turks conquered India, then the Mongols took their place. In the early 17th century, India, still fragmented, was colonized by the English and their diplomacy and technological superiority. After two centuries of British dominion, Indian nationalism woke up, and you, Great Mahatma, have led a peaceful and victorious rebellion never seen anywhere in history!", - "startIntroPart2": "Gandhi, will you show again to your people the path of freedom? Will you accomplish the great potential of your nation for centuries to come? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "Wise Mahatma Gandhi, great leader of India, we honor you! India is one of the oldest countries in the world with 10,000 years of history, built on spirit and religion, as three of the world's great religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism - appeared on this sacred land. Every aspect of India society reveres art, music and color, showing great wealth but also grinding poverty. For centuries, India was torn between local kingdoms fighting each other but also repelling invaders. In the 12th century AD, Muslim Turks tried to conquer India, then the Mongols took their place. In the early 17th century, India, still fragmented, was colonized by the English and their diplomacy and technological superiority. After two centuries of British dominion, Indian nationalism woke up, and you, Great Mahatma, have led a peaceful and victorious rebellion never seen anywhere in history!", + "startIntroPart2": "Gandhi, your people ask again to be led on the path of freedom. Under protection of Ganesha and Surya, can India accomplish its great potential? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "I have just received a report that large numbers of my troops have crossed your borders.", "attacked": "My attempts to avoid violence have failed. An eye for an eye only makes the world blind.", @@ -335,7 +335,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType": "Scientific", "startIntroPart1": "All hail to Otto von Bismarck, first chancellor of Germany and its empire! During the ancient era, Germany was a land fragmented in several tribes but already showed great promise as the Roman Empire itself struggled to bend the Germans to its will. Germany, as one nation, was slowly built on the ruins of the Holy Roman Empire, and waited 1871 to be finally unified after the glorious victory on France and Napoleon III. The German people are creative, intelligent, industrious and proven to be talented warriors through history. Despite great catastrophes and failures in the first half of the 20th century, Germany can always rely on its people will and strength to be among the greatest and powerful nations in the world.", - "startIntroPart2": "Great Prince Bismarck, glory and power are at the heart of the German nation. Your people are strong, and lend you their iron will, to lead Germany once again. Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "Great Prince Bismarck, glory and power are at the heart of the German nation. Your people are bright, and lend you their iron will to lead Germany once again. Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "I cannot wait until ye grow even mightier. Therefore, prepare for war!", "attacked": "Corrupted villain! We will bring you into the ground!", @@ -364,8 +364,8 @@ "startBias": ["Coast"], "preferredVictoryType": "Domination", - "startIntroPart1": "O Great Emperor Suleiman, may the God bless you! You are revered for your power, wealth and generosity, and you truly deserves to be called the 'Magnificent!' The Ottoman Empire was born in Bithynia, starting as a small country in Eastern Anatolia in 12th century, then expanded to west into Anatolia. Over the next century, your people vanquished the empire of Byzantium, annexing Turkey and the Balkans, and smartly assimilating all wonders and knowledge of the Byzantine civilization. In the mid 15th century, the Ottomans added Constantinople to their empire, establishing a strategic link between Europe and the Middle East. The Empire would continue to expand for centuries reaching North Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe at its height, but brutally disappeared in the chaos of the first world war, in early 20th century.", - "startIntroPart2": "Mighty Sultan, your people ask you to build again the Empire, to the level of power and glory it once achieved, and beyond! Will you revive the Ottoman spirit and greatness? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "O Great Sultan Suleiman, may the God bless you! You are revered for your power, wealth and generosity, and you truly deserves to be called the 'Magnificent'! The Ottoman Empire was born in Bithynia, starting as a small country in Eastern Anatolia in 12th century, then expanded to west into Anatolia. Over the next century, your people vanquished the empire of Byzantium, annexing Turkey and the Balkans, and smartly assimilating all wonders and knowledge of the Byzantine civilization. In the mid 15th century, the Ottomans added Constantinople to their empire, establishing a strategic link between Europe and the Middle East. The Empire would continue to expand for centuries reaching North Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe at its height, but brutally disappeared in the chaos of the first world war, in early 20th century.", + "startIntroPart2": "Mighty Caliph, your people ask you to build again the Empire, to the level of power and glory it once achieved, and beyond! Will you revive the Ottoman golden age? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "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.", @@ -392,7 +392,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType": "Scientific", "startIntroPart1": "Greetings to you, King Sejong the Great, heir of the Choson Dynasty! Prosperity and benevolence towards the common man are the principles of your reign, and made of you the most beloved Korean king. You always aimed to provide a fair and equal society for all your people, and also to favor knowledge and technological discoveries. Your wisdom and intelligence imbued all the Korean society, and the scholars of the Jade Hall developed Korea's first written language, Hangul, sharing further literature and science to the people after centuries of darkness.", - "startIntroPart2": "Wise Sejong, will you guide your people once again? Will harmony and knowledge be again the social basis of Korea, reaching new heights? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "Wise Sejong, will you gift your people with the radiance of harmony and knowledge to dispel the darkness once again? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "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!", @@ -418,8 +418,8 @@ "startBias": ["Forest"], "preferredVictoryType": "Scientific", - "startIntroPart1": "Greetings, noble Hiawatha, leader of the mighty Iroquois nations! Your people lived near the great and holy lake Ontario since ages, on a land that will be later known as New York city. Long ago, in the antiquity, the five peoples of Seneca, Onondaga, Mohawks, Cayugas and Oneida became one nation, the Haudenosaunee, the Iroquois. Although not having a written language, the wise Iroquois created the Great Law of Peace, which can be considered the first established constitution. For decades, your people fought powerful enemies, such as the Huron, and then the French and English colonists. With less warriors and inferior weaponry, the Iroquois still survived and walk on the path of peace and harmony, until their way of living faded away under the crush of the newborn United States nation.", - "startIntroPart2": "Proud Hiawatha, do you hear the complaints of your people? They seek a path through peace and war, to rebuild the Iroquois union. Will you help them, great leader? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "Greetings, noble Hiawatha, leader of the mighty Iroquois nations! Your people lived near the great and holy lake Ontario since the ancient ages, on a land that will be later known as New York city. Long ago, the five peoples of Seneca, Onondaga, Mohawks, Cayugas and Oneida became one nation, the Haudenosaunee, the Iroquois. Although not having a written language, the wise Iroquois created the Great Law of Peace, which can be considered the first established constitution. For decades, your people fought powerful enemies, such as the Huron, and then the French and English colonists. With less warriors and inferior weaponry, the Iroquois still survived and walk on the path of peace and harmony, until their way of living faded away under the crush of the newborn United States nation.", + "startIntroPart2": "Great Sachem Hiawatha, do you hear the complaints of your people? Can you light the path leading to the ancient Iroquois union? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "You are a plague upon Mother Earth! Prepare for battle!", "attacked": "You evil creature! My braves will slaughter you!", @@ -444,7 +444,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType": "Scientific", "startIntroPart1": "Great King Darius of Persia, the heaven casts its light upon you! Persian people are strong and wise, as their leader. In old ages, the great Persian king Cyrus fought back the mighty Median empire and finally destroyed the Medes in 550 BC. Cunning diplomacy and military achievements helped then to conquer the wealthy Lydia and the powerful Babylon, Cyrus' son conquering the eternal Egypt some years later. At the height of its power, the Persian Empire reached the shores of Macedonia, at the very door of the upstart Greek city-states. Persia would have prospered for centuries if Alexander of Macedon hadn't brutally destroyed the great empire in one violent strike.", - "startIntroPart2": "King Darius, the people of Persia await, longing for its past glory and power! The ancient Persia must reborn, to punish its foes and to bring peace and order to the world! Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "King Darius, the people of Persia await, longing for its past glory and power! Persia of the Immortals must reborn, to punish its foes and rebuild the gleaming Persepolis! Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "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!", @@ -472,8 +472,8 @@ "startBias": ["Coast"], "preferredVictoryType": "Cultural", - "startIntroPart1": "Aloha to Kamehameha the Great, who the heavens allowed to unite your people. O great King, under your reign, the Big Island of Hawai'i became one in 1791 AD, and many other islands joined your vision of union in 1810. As the first King of Hawai'i, law and taxation systems were stabilized, and you promoted the Mamalahoe Kawanai, an edict to protect civilian people in times of war. Unification and sovereignty of all the islands continued thanks to your fair laws and deeds, even after you joined your ancestors in paradise in 1819.", - "startIntroPart2": "Wise and benevolent King, will you offer to your people their own kingdom once again? Will you be their leader and wear the mantle of the Lion of the Pacific? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "Aloha to Kamehameha the Great, who the heavens allowed to unite your people! O great King, under your reign, the Big Island of Hawai'i became one in 1791 AD, and many other islands joined your vision of union in 1810. As the first King of Hawai'i, law and taxation systems were stabilized, and you promoted the Mamalahoe Kawanai, an edict to protect civilian people in times of war. Unification and sovereignty of all the islands continued thanks to your fair laws and deeds, even after you joined your ancestors in paradise in 1819.", + "startIntroPart2": "Wise and benevolent King, will you unite your people once again by wearing the bright mantle of the Lion of the Pacific? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "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.", @@ -499,7 +499,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType":"Diplomatic", "startIntroPart1": "O Great King Ramkhamhaeng, the Siamese people obey you with respect and fear! The beautiful and mysterious land of Siam is an ancient country in the heart of Southeast Asia, which was besieged by many foes, plagued by bloody war and great poverty, but eventually the smart and loyal Siamese people have endured and triumphed. Siam was a part of the Khmer Empire until the 13th century AD, before its brave people took arms and led a revolution to form the small Sukhothai kingdom. After many battles and diplomacy prowess, this tiny kingdom became a mighty empire, which would dominate South East Asia for more than a century.", - "startIntroPart2": "Wise and powerful King Ramkhamhaeng, your people want to revive these days of glory! Can you again use your strength and cleverness to defeat your foes? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "Wise and powerful King Ramkhamhaeng, your people want to revive these days of glory! Can you make a new dawn break on Siam? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "You lowly, arrogant fool! I will make you regret of your insolence!", "attacked": "You scoundrel! I shall prepare to fend you off!", @@ -524,8 +524,8 @@ "startBias": ["Coast"], "preferredVictoryType": "Domination", - "startIntroPart1": "Holy Isabella, envoy of God, Great Queen of Castille and León, your people celebrate you! Spain is a beautiful and ancient country, a link between Europe and Africa, one shore on the Mediterranean and the other on the mighty Atlantic Ocean. The Spanish culture had taken the best of the Muslim and Christian worlds, and was ready to dominate the world for centuries. Spanish powerful military fleets and brave explorers found and conquered much of the New World. Exploiting a whole new continent and its riches, Spain reached a state of wealth and power that only a few can compete during hundreds of years.", - "startIntroPart2": "O splendid and virtuous Isabella! Will the Spanish empire reborn and achieve its holy destiny? Will the rightful monarchy show again to the world the will of the heavens? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "Holy Isabella, envoy of God, Great Queen of Castille and León, your people celebrate you! Spain is a beautiful and ancient country, a link between Europe and Africa, one shore on the Mediterranean and the other on the mighty Atlantic Ocean. The Spanish culture had taken the best of the Christian and Muslim worlds, and was ready to dominate the world for centuries. Powerful Spanish military fleets and brave explorers found and conquered much of the New World. Exploiting a whole new continent and its riches, Spain reached a state of power few could compete with for hundreds of years.", + "startIntroPart2": "O splendid and virtuous Isabella! By the will of the heavens, will Spain reborn to achieve its holy destiny and become a new El Dorado? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "God will probably forgive you... but I shall not. Prepare for war.", "attacked": "Repugnant spawn of the devil! You will pay!", @@ -551,8 +551,8 @@ "startBias": ["Avoid [Tundra]"], "preferredVictoryType": "Domination", - "startIntroPart1": "Askia, leader of the Songhai people and greatest of all, may God watch your path towards glory! Songhai was under the rule of the mighty West African state of Mali until the middle of the 14th century. Great King Sunni Ali Ber fought for independance, and showed to all Songhai's power, by conquering territories and repelling many foes who sought to destroy the rising kingdom. Ultimately, conquest of Timbuktu and Jenne wealthy cities made from Songhai an empire with enough economic power to survive for a century, until the empire bow down before foes with advanced technology - muskets against spearmen.", - "startIntroPart2": "King Askia, your people know there's still hope, that the hour of revenge is coming. Give them wealth and power, give them mighty weapons, to destroy any foe, for Songhai to revive! Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "Askia, leader of the Songhai people and greatest of all, may God watch your path towards glory! Songhai was under the rule of the mighty West African state of Mali until the middle of the 14th century. Great King Sunni Ali Ber fought for independance, and showed to all Songhai's power, by conquering territories and repelling many foes who sought to destroy the rising kingdom. Ultimately, conquest of the wealthy cities of Timbuktu and Jenne made Songhai an empire with enough economic power to survive for a century, until the empire bowed down before foes with advanced technology - muskets against spearmen.", + "startIntroPart2": "King Askia, your people know there's still hope, that the hour of revenge is coming. Give them wealth and power, give them mighty weapons of iron and fire, to destroy any foe, for Songhai to revive! Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "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!", @@ -576,8 +576,8 @@ "startBias": ["Plains"], "preferredVictoryType": "Domination", - "startIntroPart1": "O great Temuujin, universal leader of the mighty Mongol Empire! Your name alone was enough to make cities crumble, and the sound of the mighty Mongol cavalry to make flee your enemies. O Great Khan! Once Northern Asia united into a mighty people, producing one of the greatest army the world has ever known, your skillfull mounted archers conquered in only a few years, most of China, Eastern Asia, and even reached the gates of Europe at the West. With cunning diplomacy and brilliant warfare, you swept your enemies one after another, creating the greatest empire ever seen, reducing Roman or Greek conquests to minor achievements.", - "startIntroPart2": "Holy Temuujin, battles and conquests run through the veins of the Mongols. Are you ready to shatter the will of your enemies? Will the thunderous sound of your cavalry echo in the steppes once again? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "O great Temuujin, immortal leader of the mighty Mongol Empire! Your name alone was enough to make cities crumble, and the sound of the mighty Mongol cavalry to make your enemies flee! O Great Khan! Once Northern Asia united into a mighty people, producing one of the greatest armies the world has ever known, your skillful mounted archers conquered in only a few years, most of China, Eastern Asia, and even reached the gates of Europe at the West. With cunning diplomacy and brilliant warfare, you swept your enemies one after another, creating the greatest empire ever seen, reducing Roman or Greek conquests to minor achievements.", + "startIntroPart2": "Divine Temuujin, battles and conquests run through the veins of the Mongols. Are you ready to shatter the will of your enemies? Will your cavalry ride in the steppes once again and strike as lightning and thunder? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "You stand in the way of my armies. Let us solve this like warriors!", "attacked": "No more words. Today, Mongolia charges toward your defeat.", @@ -602,8 +602,8 @@ "startBias": ["Jungle"], "preferredVictoryType": "Domination", - "startIntroPart1": "O divine Montezuma, your people welcomes you! May your magnificence inspire any living things! The mighty Aztecs were nomads until the 12th century, when they choose to settle in the mesa central, which will be called Mexico centuries later. Wars were frequent with other tribes to control the rich land surrounding the sacred lakes of Texcoco, Xaltocan and Zampango. In some 200 years, double-sided alliances and martial prowess made of the Aztecs the dominant power in the Central American basin, forming a mighty empire stretching from sea to sea. Alas, the empire fell under the assault of foreign devils - the Spaniards and many curses they brought with them! Wars between tribes and weaponry of doom used by the invaders made crumble the great Aztec civilization in only a few decades.", - "startIntroPart2": "O mighty King Montezuma, do you hear the call of your people, to rise up and lead them to victory, to destroy their foes and rivals? Will you give them revenge? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "O divine Montezuma, your people welcome you! May your magnificence inspire all living things! The mighty Aztecs were nomads until the 12th century, when they choose to settle in the mesa central, which would later be called Mexico. Wars were frequent with other tribes to control the rich land surrounding the sacred lakes of Texcoco, Xaltocan and Zampango. In some 200 years, double-sided alliances and martial prowess made of the Aztecs the dominant power in the Central American basin, forming a mighty empire stretching from sea to sea. Alas, the empire fell under the assault of foreign devils - the Spaniards and many curses they brought with them! Wars between tribes and weaponry of doom used by the invaders made the great Aztec civilization crumble in only a few decades.", + "startIntroPart2": "O mighty King Montezuma, do you hear the call of your people seeking for revenge? Will you lead them to victory under the light of the Five Suns? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "declaringWar": "Xi-miqa-can! Xi-miqa-can! Xi-miqa-can! (Die, die, die!)", "attacked": "Excellent! Let the blood flow in raging torrents!", @@ -631,8 +631,8 @@ "startBias": ["Hill"], "preferredVictoryType": "Cultural", - "startIntroPart1": "King Pachacuti Sapa Inca, maker of the world and ruler of Tawantinsuyu and the Inca people, your loyal subjects greet you! In the beginning, the small state of Cusco already showed the Incans were promised for greatness. They won many wars against powerful enemies, relentlessly crushing any army that dared oppose them, and forged a mighty empire stretching from Ecuador to Chile, the greatest ever seen in pre-Columbian America. Not only undaunted soldiers, Inca people were accomplished builders and artists, their magnificient and unequalled culture still fascinating the world today.", - "startIntroPart2": "O King Pachacuti, honor your name of 'Earth Shaker'! Will you once again summon the power of the earth to fight at the side of the Incas? Will you give the signal to unleash you armies and restore the power of your empire? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart1": "King Pachacuti Sapa Inca, maker of the world and ruler of Tawantinsuyu and the Inca people, your loyal subjects greet you! In the beginning, the small state of Cusco already showed the Incans were promised for greatness. They won many wars against powerful enemies, relentlessly crushing any army that dared oppose them, and forged a mighty empire stretching from Ecuador to Chile, the greatest ever seen in pre-Columbian America. Not just undaunted soldiers, Inca people were accomplished builders and artists, their magnificient and unequalled culture still fascinating the world today.", + "startIntroPart2": "O Emperor Pachacuti, honor your name of 'Earth Shaker'! Will you once again summon the power of the earth to unite all Incan people under the protection of Sapa Inca, the Son of the Sun? Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "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!", @@ -671,7 +671,7 @@ "preferredVictoryType": "Cultural", "startIntroPart1": "Skal, Harald Bluetooth Gormsson, son of King Gorm of the Old and Thyra Dannebod! After crushing the armies of Norway, you achieved great construction projects all across the land of mighty Denmark. Numerous Ring Fortresses were built under your reign to protect the people from foreign invasions, but also from local quarrels. In 983 AD, you successfully repelled several waves of German settlers trying to colonize your land, and then always kept your kingdom free from any foreign pressure.", - "startIntroPart2": "As a true Viking, who doesn't know fear, time has come to rise up and lead your great people by the will of the Gods! Will you unleash mighty armies of Northsmen to bring despair upon your enemies? Will your enemies flee at the vision of your Drakkar fleets and the say of your very name? Can you forge an empire that lasts through the ages of history?", + "startIntroPart2": "As a true Viking, who knows not fear, time has come to unleash mighty armies of Northsmen to bring despair upon your enemies! By the will of the Gods, it will be either a glorious triumph or a sumptuous feast in the Valhalla! Will your new empire shine through the ages of history?", "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!",