Olmecs (Tu)

Olmec empire
Map by Viregel
Leader	Tu
Capital	San Lorenzo
Start Bias	Jungle
Religion	Christianity Tzolk'in (HR)
Culture req. mod	Mesoamerican
Traits req. mod	Protective, Inventive
Civilopedia

The Olmec led by Tu is a custom civilization by ryanjames, with contributions from DJSHenninger, Viregel, and Jtitan. 

This mod requires Brave New World. It replaces the city-state of La Venta with Managua. 

Overview

The Olmec

The "Olmecs" or "rubber people" (which is what Olmec means in Nauhtl) were a culture that flourished from around 1200BCE to 400BCE, reaching it's peak from 900BCE-600BC at La Venta. Though they left very few written records, archeologists are in general agreement that the Olmecs were a "Mother culture", a Civilisation that laid the foundations for all further civilisations in the region. 

Tu

Tu is a fictional leader, unlike the Mayans, the Olmecs never recorded a king list and so we have very little knowledge of specific monarchs and chieftans of various settlements, it is unclear if a woman ever ruled an Olmec settlement. However, archeologists have a fairly clear idea of how Olmec government functioned. A wealthy elite controlled the flow and distribution of resources, wealth being shown more through jewelry and foreign goods, rather than particular clothing. The Olmec monarch was known as Tu and often had links to Olmec dieties to legitimise their rule. They were also aided by a governer known as "Ku", though some later monarchs would have the title "Tu and Ku", perhaps as an expression of power. 

Dawn of Man

Mighty Tu, you watch over the Olmecs, the first true civilization of ancient Mexico. Your people thrived in what is now Veracruz from 1400BCE-400BCE, long before upstart peoples such as the Mayans, Aztec and Zapotecs were even conceived! Symbolised by the iconic and enigmatic stone heads found across the Olmec heartland, The Olmecs are often accredited for founding the first civilization in the Americas. Artists, engineers and merchants, the Olmecs mastered long distance trade to spread the light of Civilization across Mesoamerica, even as far south as Nicaragua. They invented the Mayan calendar, discovered the number 0 and their architectural styles would forever be regarded by the later Mayan and Aztec cultures as the pinnacle of Mesoamerican achievement.

Art by DJSHenninger

Tu, the Olmecs have long since faded from history, but it is now time for them to start anew, and spread Olmec culture to this Brave New World. Will you coexist with your neighbours, trading and flourishing? Or will you shock and awe the barbarians of the world with your culture? Can you build a civilization to stand the test of time?

Introduction: Who are you? Why have you come here? How did you find us? Hmm, well if my people are to come out of the shadows, then I may aswell seek friendship from ones such as yourself.

Introduction: Ah, the Jaguar foretold your arrival. I am Tu, queen of San Lorenzo. Though some barbarians have mistakenly named us the Olmecs . . .

Introduction: Who are you, Traders from yet another distant land I suppose? The merchants are getting more adventurous everyday, spreading the superior artefacts of the Olmecs. I hope they haven't brought unwanted attention?

Defeat: I knew our people could never co-exist, if only you had adopted our superior culture, then perhaps you will have seen your mistake.

Defeat: All I ever wanted was for my city, my people to be safe and prosperous. I knew you outsiders were trouble, if I still wielded authority, I'd have the merchants sacrificed to atone for their reckless greed!

Unique Attributes

The Olmec (Tu)
Art by DJSHenninger Mother Culture Trade routes transfer an additional 25% Tourism. Land trade routes receive +20% range, and a further 5% per river tile within its city's borders.
Art by ryanjames Nutall (Warrior) Starts with the Homeland Guard promotion May construct farms and clear forest, jungle, and marsh +37% Production cost (55 vs 40)
Art by ryanjames Ballcourt (Colosseum) +1 Culture, Faith, and  Tourism +1 Maintenance cost (total 2)

List of Cities

City List San Lorenzo La Venta Tres Zapotes Potrero Neuvo Laguna de los Cerros Padre Pledra Izapa El Manati Las Bocas San Isidro El Viejon Las Victorias Chalcatzingo El Azuzul Arroyo Sonso San Martin Pajapan Las Limas La Mojarra Llano de Jicaro Chontalpa Cobota San Andreas

Strategy

Mod Support

Mod Support
Civ IV Traits	Yes
Community Balance Patch	Unknown
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Ethnic Units	Yes
Events and Decisions	No
ExCE	No
Map Labels	No
Mercenaries	Yes
Piety	Yes
Sovereignty	No
Unique Cultural Influence	Yes
Wish for the World	No
YnAEMP	Yes

Unique Cultural Influence

"Our people are now playing your ball games and using gigantic stone heads as decoration. I fear the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture."

Full Credits List

Steam Workshop Downloader
Steam Workshop
Latest Version:	v 6
Last Updated:	11 August 2015

• ryanjames: Author
• DJSHenninger: Leaderscreen, icons, Lua, debugging
• Viregel: Map, debugging
• Jtitan: Nutall unit skins