Spain (Philip II)

Empire of Spain

Map by Viregel
Leader	Philip II
Capital	Madrid
Religion	Catholicism
Government req. mod	Monarchy
Culture req. mod	Western
Traits req. mod	Expansive, Spiritual
Map Labels Language req. mod	Mediterranean
Alt. Leader For req. mod	Alternate Leader of: Spain (Carlos III) \| Spain (Isabella)
Civilopedia

Spain led by Philip II is a custom civilization mod by JFD and Janboruta, with contributions from Regalman, Viregel, and Sukritact. Does not replace Isabella's Spain but heavily modifies it as Castile (Isabella).

This mod requires Brave New World and the Spain and Inca DLC, and works best with Gazebo's Community Patch.

Overview[]

Spain[]

Spain's location on the Iberian Peninsula between North Africa and Europe has made it an important territory from prehistoric times to the present. At one time the first world Imperial power, Spain later had to survive devastating wars and centuries of political unrest. From its discovery and colonization of the New World to its involvement in countless wars of independence, Spain is one of the few countries which can claim such a lasting and encompassing global influence.

At its height, the Spanish Empire counted holdings across the entirety of the world-from large chunks of North and South America and small pieces of Europe, to various cities in North Africa and the Entirety of the East Indies. The Spanish led the world in this age of discovery, accumulating vast amounts of wealth and trade from their numerous colonies and principalities. It was said, and rightfully so, that the sun always shone somewhere in the Spanish Empire.

Philip II[]

Philip II was King of Spain, King of Portugal, King of Naples and Sicily, and during his marriage to Queen Mary I, was King of England and Ireland. He was also Duke of Milan. From 1555, he was lord of the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands.

Known in Spain as "Felipe el Prudente" ('"Philip the Prudent'"), his empire included territories on every continent then known to Europeans, including his namesake the Philippine Islands. During his reign, Spain reached the height of its influence and power. This is sometimes called the Golden Age. The expression, "the empire on which the sun never sets," was coined during Philip's time to reflect the extent of his dominion.

During Philip's reign there were separate state bankruptcies in 1557, 1560, 1569, 1575, and 1596. This was partly the cause for the declaration of independence which created the Dutch Republic in 1581. A devout Catholic, Philip is also known for organising a huge naval expedition against Protestant England in 1588, known usually as the Spanish Armada, which was unsuccessful, mostly due to storms and grave logistical problems.

Dawn of Man[]

"Philip II, by the Grace of God, His Catholic Majesty, and King of Spain, welcome. Beneath your rule, the Spanish empire would reach its greatest height. Stretching from the Americas in the West to your namesake, the Philippines, in the East, Spain would become the pre-eminent power of the 16th century. Indeed, through your inheritance of the Habsburg lands in Europe and your marriage to Mary, Queen of England, you would become the most powerful monarch that Europe had seen since Charlemagne.

Illustrious King, the greatest task falls upon you - to rise to the challenge and command an empire upon which the sun never sets. Can you, in the name of God and the Holy Mother Church, diffuse Spain's forces across the earth? Can you bring prosperity and faith to the darkest corners of your empire? Can you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?"

Introduction: "God has beckoned you here with a purpose. I am Philip II, King of Spain. I aim to discover this purpose."

Introduction: "I am Philip II, King of Spain. Behold the many kingdoms over which I govern with awe!"

Defeat: "Perhaps it is so that I am not seen as worthy enough in the eyes of God to hold these vast kingdoms."

Defeat: "God, who had given me so many kingdoms to govern, has not given me a son to come to my defense."

Unique Attributes[]

Spain (Philip II)
Art by Janboruta Plus Ultra During a Golden Age, Civilian Units have +2 Movement and are produced +100% faster, and cities begin with additional territory. Founded cities always begin with your main/state religion.
Art by Firaxis Tercio (Musketman) +2 Combat Strength. +50% Combat Strength vs Mounted units. Performs a ranged attack before engaging in melee.
Art by Janboruta Seminary (University) +3 Faith. Missionaries trained in this city will produce Golden Age Points when expended.

Castile (Isabella)
Art by Firaxis Reconquista Conquering cities of a foreign religion awards Faith and Gold. Conquered cities begin with your main religion and cannot lose this religion whilst under your control.
Art by Janboruta Jinete (Horseman) Restores Hit Points and 2 Movement after capturing a city following a different religion. Flank attack bonus increased by 15%. -25% Combat Penalty vs Cities (vs 33).
Art by Firaxis Conquistador (Knight) No penalty vs Cities. +1 Sight. Can embark with defense. May found cities on other landmasses.

City List

Madrid
Barcelona
Seville
Cordoba
Toledo
Santiago
Salamanca
Murcia
Valencia
Zaragoza
Pamplona
Vitoria
Santander
Oviedo
Jaen
Logroño
Guadarajara
Valladolid
Teruel
Almeria
Leon
Zamora
Mida
Lugo
Alicante
Cádiz
Elche
Alcorcon
Burgos
Vigo
Badajoz
La Coruña
Guadalquivir
Bilbao
San Sebastian
Granada
Mérida
Huelva
Palma de Mallorca
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Asturias

Spy List

Rodrigo
Esmeralda
Leon
Mathilda
Ramona
Señor X
Topolino
Serpiente
Garcia
El Lobo

Strategy[]

Music[]

Peace Theme	War Theme
Anno 1701 Soundtrack - 06 Catch the Rabbit	Anno 1404 Soundtrack - 28 Del Torros Revenge
"Catch the Rabbit" from the soundtrack of Anno 1701.	"Del Torros Revenge" from the soundtrack of Anno 1404.

Mod Support[]

Mod Support
Civ IV Traits	Yes
Community Balance Patch	Yes
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Ethnic Units	Yes
Events and Decisions	Yes
ExCE	Yes
Map Labels	Yes
Mercenaries	Yes
Piety	Yes
Sovereignty	Yes
Unique Cultural Influence	Yes
Wish for the World	Yes
YnAEMP	Yes

Events and Decisions[]

Patronize the School of Salamanca

The great School of Salamanca is a pre-eminent institution for confronting the evils of humanism and for strenghtening the doctrine of natural law. It should please God thus that we, His humble servant, should patronize His most esteemed and sacred school of thought.

Requirements/Restrictions:

Player must be Spain (Philip II).
May only be enacted from the beginning of the Renaissance Era.
May only be enacted once per game.

Costs:

700 Faith.
500 Gold.
1 Magistrate.

Rewards:

10% discount on all purchases of religious units and buildings with Faith.

Issue the Encomiendas

By the grace of God, we have come to rule over a diverse and expansive empire, full of uncivilized aborigines. It is the duty of us Spaniards to protect and educate them. Yet we cannot do this alone; we must enlist the help of colonists throughout the empire in this task, promising them the loyalty of these natives in return.