The Dervishes (Mohammed Hassan)

Dervish State

Map by TarcisioCM
Leader	Mohammed Hassan
Capital	Taleh
Religion	Islam (Sunni)
Culture	Islamic
Mercenaries	5
Religious Intolerance	9
Traits	Protective, Philosophical
Map Labels Language	African
Magical Girl	Hasna Doreh
Civilopedia

The Dervishes led by Mohammed Hassan is a custom civilization by Danmacsch and Age of Imperialism (Zantonius Hamm & OrderOfOlav) with contributions from TarcisioCM, Civitar, Tpangolin and |dvh|.

This mod requires Brave New World.

Overview

The Dervish State

Established in 1896 as a response to the encroachment of British and Italian empire-builders in East Africa, the Dervish State was the brainchild of a religious preacher, Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, who gathered Somali soldiers from across the Horn of Africa and united them into a loyal army known as the Dervishes. This Dervish army enabled Hassan to carve out a powerful state through conquest of lands claimed by the Somali Sultans, the Ethiopians and the European powers. The Dervish State acquired renown in the Islamic and Western worlds due to its resistance against the European empires of Britain and Italy. The Dervish forces successfully repulsed the British Empire in four military expeditions, and forced it to retreat to the coastal region. As a result of its fame in the Middle East and Europe, the Dervish State was recognized as an ally by the Ottoman Empire and the German Empire.It also succeeded at outliving the Scramble for Africa, and remained throughout World War I the only independent Muslim power on the continent. After a quarter of a century of holding the British at bay, the Dervishes were defeated in 1920.

Mohammed Abdullah Hassan

Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, also spelled Maxamed Cabdulle Xasan, Somali religious and nationalist leader (called the “Mad Mullah” by the British) who for 20 years led armed resistance to the British, Italian, and Ethiopian colonial forces in Somaliland. Because of his active resistance to the British and his vision of a Somalia united in a Muslim brotherhood transcending clan divisions, Sayyid Mohammed is seen as a forerunner of modern Somali nationalism. He also is revered for his skill as an oral poet.

Dawn of Man

As-salamu alaykum, Abdullah Hassan. You have risen once again to lead the Dervish State against all foreign powers. The people have united under your banner against other civilizations which threaten them. Your religious fervor and military might are forces to be reckoned with, and woe to any who challenge you or your people's determination!

You united the people of the Horn of Africa and held off the British and Italians from claiming your land, making the Dervishes were the only Africans to withstand the Scramble for Africa. Your neighbors the Ethiopians were also unable to challenge your forces and take Dervish land. A renowned orator, you were able to forge alliances with the Ottomans and the Germans. But it wasn't until the end of World War I that the British, freed of the struggle with your former allies, were able to topple you through air power.

Abdullah Hassan, will you lead your people to victory once again? Will your cavalry again sing the dhaanto as they ride into battle against your infidel enemies? Can you lead a civilization that will stand the test of time?

Introduction: The Dervishes welcome you. My name is Mohammed Abdullah Hassan. Some call me 'Mad Mullah', but I can assure you I am not a madman.

Introduction: I am Mohammed Abdullah Hassan of the Dervishes. You are welcome here for now. If you want, I can show you our new most splendid execution arena, Hed Kaldig.

Defeat: You have destroyed our religion and made our children your children. You have laid waste to our armies and conquered our cities. Yet, I am content knowing that you will surely suffer the proper punishment, and that Allah is awaiting me..

Unique Attributes

The Dervishes (Mohammed Hassan)
data-parsoid="{"autoInsertedEnd":true,"dsr":[5092,5342,1,0]}"\|The Horn Resistance Forts and Citadels generate Great Writer points upon construction and produce +1 [1] Faith, but cannot be removed. Mounted units earn special Promotions based on their level.
[2]Art by OrderOfOlavMaara-weyn (Anti-Aircraft Gun) -16% [3] Combat Strength (42 vs 50) Unlocked at Dynamite +15% [4] Combat Bonus when stacked with Great Writer May Fortify and benefit from defensive terrain bonuses
[5]Art by OrderOfOlav & DanmacschQalcad (Military Base) Non-Air units trained in this city receive free experience equal to the city's [6] Faith output (up to 25 XP) -11% [7] City Strength (8 vs 9) -40% City Health

City List

Taleh
Buuhoodle
Las Anod
Beledweyne
Galkayo
Werder
Galdogob
Garoowe
Dhusamareb
Mustahil
Kalabaydh
Bacadweyn
Geladin
Ferfer
Gori Rit
Farlibaax
Dudub
Xaaballas
Mugul
Badhan
Erigavo
Aynabo
Buraan
Gar Adag
Armale
Yufle
Waharlarshe
Jdhanshile
Lasacardin

Spy List

Abdullah
Khalid
Omar
Guleed
Samakab
Waabberi
Samatar
Arale
Adam
Bahdoon

Strategy

[8]==Music==

Peace Theme	War Theme

Mod Support

Mod Support
Cities in Development	Yes
Civ IV Traits	Yes
Community Balance Patch	Unknown
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	Yes
Ethnic Units	Yes
Events and Decisions	Yes
ExCE	Yes
Map Labels	Yes
Mercenaries	Yes
Rise to Power	Yes
True Alternative Leaders	Yes
Unique Cultural Influence	Yes
Wish for the World	Yes
YnAEMP (V24)	Yes

Events and Decisions

Fortify Taleh

Our Capital is still but a town. We should build new fortresses and walls to fortify it, thus preventing it from falling into enemy hands.

Requirements/Restrictions:

Player must be the Dervish State
Player must be at War
Player must have reached the Industrial era
May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

500 [9] Gold
2 [10] Magistrates

Rewards:

Receive an Engineer Specialist slot in the Capital
+1 [11] Production from Engineer specialists
+1 [12] Production from Forts
+2 [13] Production from Citadels
+25% [14] Production when building militaristic buildings

Establish Trade Hegemony

We live in a strategic location where many caravans pass - caravans owned by our rivals. They bring in much gold and fine wares. We should put these trade route under our hegemony, to further our goals.