Champa (Chế Bồng Nga)

Champa Kingdom

Map by Sukritact
Leader	Chế Bồng Nga
Capital	Indrapura
Start Bias	Coast
Religion	Hinduism Shaivism (HR)
Culture req. mod	Mandala
Traits req. mod	Seafaring, Aggressive
Map Labels Language req. mod	East Asian
Magical Girl req. mod	Leiou Ye
Civilopedia

Champa led by Chế Bồng Nga is a custom civilization by Tomatekh^[1], with contributions by janboruta, Leugi and sukritact.

This mod requires Brave New World.

Overview[]

Champa[]

The Cham ruled a collection of Hindu kingdoms that controlled what is today central and southern Vietnam from approximately the 7th century through to 1832, although historical accounts place the direct predecessor of Champa as early as AD 192 in the region. They were unique among the kingdoms of the Indochinese peninsula for being an Austronesian people, and their position on the coast made them integral in mediating international sea trade with China. However, necessity also created an economy supplanted by frequent pirating and raiding of the neighboring Khmer and Vietnamese kingdoms. Reaching its height in the tenth century, Champa then began a gradual decline under pressure from the Dai Viet until its final territories were fully conquered and annexed in 1832.

Chế Bồng Nga[]

Chê Bông Nga, or Po Binasuor, is widely considered the last great Cham king. A brilliant general and tactician, he united the remaining Cham territories and fiercely resisted Dai Viet rule. Raiding the Red River delta, Chê Bông Nga managed to sack and pillage the Vietnamese capital of Thang Long (Ha Noi) three times in 1371, 1377, and 1383. The year of Chê Bông Nga's death, 1390, marks a significant shift in the balance of power between the Dai Viet and Champa. The events of Chê Bông Nga's reign also spelled the end of the Tran Dynasty in Vietnam.

Dawn of Man[]

"Greetings, Po Binasuor, last great king of Champa! Your enemies have never ceased to tremble at your legend! An Austronesian people, the Cham came to occupy a key position on the Indochinese coast mediating international sea trade with China. Yet, lacking the fertile rice fields of their neighbors, Champa grew to exploit these lucrative waters and developed a unique plunder based economy; gaining notoriety throughout the region for piracy. Champa would represent a melting-pot of Southeast Asia: introducing technology from China, trading with merchants from Indonesia, intermarrying with the kings of the Khmer, and building unforgettable temples to the gods of ancient India. Yet, seemingly always at war, Champa fell broken and desolate to conquerors from the north.

Red King, it was you who reunited the tattered remains of your people and, outnumbered six to one, almost claimed victory over your bitter enemies; the Dai Viêt! Will you now return to reclaim your lost homeland? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"

Introduction: "You approach Po Binasuor, the great Red King of Champa! What business do you have?"

Introduction: "Ah! Merchants and traders are always welcome in Champa! And I promise, almost all of your money will still be there when you leave..."

Defeat: "Humph! Victory was mine! You only won by the betrayal of cowards and dirt!"

Defeat: "Take your victory! I've already burnt your cities and stole your gold!"

Unique Attributes[]

Champa (Chế Bồng Nga)
Art by Janboruta Pirates of the South Sea Steal Gold from rival Civilizations you are at war with (bonus increases for every enemy City under Blockade) and from Cargo Ships in your territory whose owner does not have an active Trade Route to Champa.
Art by LastSword Ballista Elephant (Trebuchet) Does not need to set up to attack +100% Combat bonus vs cities (vs +200%) +50% Defense vs Mounted Units
Art by Leugi Square Well Unlocked at Optics Must be built on flatland coast, and not adjacent to another Well or on a resource May be built in neutral territory +2 Food +1 Gold after Navigation Generates Golden Age Points whenever a Cargo Ship not owned by Champa travels within 2 tiles of the Improvement ^[2]

City List

Indrapura
Vijaya
Panduranga
Kauthara
Amaravati
Mý So'n
Lâm Ap Pho
Simhapura
Thi Li Bi Nai
Mang Lý
Kandarpapura
Trivakramapura
Hamu Lithit
Balonga
Eatran
Vishnupura
Daknan
Tuy Hòa
Dông Hoi
Aya Ru
Bingi
Malithit
Hve
Kon Tum
Yang Prong
Buon Mathuoi

Spy List

Binasuor
Khai
Saut
Bhadravarman
Dau
Leiou
Nagar
Soma
Matsu
Uma

Strategy[]

Champa rewards strategic city placement and a Naval, warmongering focus. Settle coastlines where Trade is likely to pass for potential Gold and the ability to build Square Wells for Food and Golden Age points. Maintain a Navy to Blockade enemy Coastal Cities while at War. Get Navigation early on for Frigates and extra Gold from Wells; use the versatile Ballista Elephant to support conquests, or conquer inland Cities, before that.

Music[]

Peace Theme	War Theme

Mod Support[]

Mod Support
Cities in Development	Yes
Civ IV Traits	Yes
Community Balance Patch	Referenced
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	Unknown
Ethnic Units	Yes
Events and Decisions	Yes
Exploration Continued Expanded	Yes
Historical Religions	Yes
Map Labels	Yes
Mercenaries	Yes
Rise to Power	Yes
Renaissance Era Revised	Unknown
Unique Cultural Influence	Yes
Wish for the World	Yes
YnAEMP	Yes

Events and Decisions[]

Develop Basketwork Hulls[]

Our Austronesian heritage has provided us with many indigenous ship building techniques not found amongst the neighboring kingdoms. Although primarily suited for fishing, innovations such as basketwork hulls and retractable keels and rudders can be adapted for warship construction to greatly increase the size and durability of our fleet.

Requirements/Restrictions:

Player must be Champa
Player must have constructed at least 2 Harbors
May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

2 Magistrates

Rewards:

A Naval Unit appears near one of your Coastal Cities (Unit Type based on Tech level)
+15% Production when building Naval Units

Export Eaglewood[]

The cities in our hinterlands have become known for their fragrant eaglewood, attracting the attention of foreign merchants. We should leverage this interest to boost our economy.