Xia (Yu)

Xia Dynasty

Map by Tomatekh
Leader	Yu
Capital	Yangcheng
Start Bias	Avoid Jungle & Forest
Religion	Taoism
Culture req. mod	Oriental
Traits req. mod	Imperialistic, Industrious
Map Labels Language req. mod	East Asian
Magical Girl req. mod	Tushan-shi
Civilopedia

Xia led by Yu is a custom civilization by Tomatekh, with contributions from Janboruta, JFD, Sukritact, TarcisioCM, LastSword, and Charlatan Alley.

An early build of Tomatekh's Shang mod was previously included as a bonus ability in Xia.

This mod is also collected in Tomatekh's Cradles of Civilization pack. It requires Brave New World.

Overview

Xia

The Erlitou culture of China's central plain marks the decisive shift out of East Asia's Neolithic period, ushering in the beginning of Chinese civilization. Evolving from the Longshan culture, Erlitou emerged as the first state-level society in East Asia around 1900-1600 BC. This period saw an increase in bronze metallurgy and urbanization with palatial buildings, royal tombs, paved roads, and rammed earth foundations attesting to the complexity and importance of Erlitou sites. During the Erligang period, 1600-1250 BC, Erlitou decreased in importance and was ultimately abandoned.

Because of temporal and geographic overlap, the culture is often assumed to correlate to the Xia Dynasty. However, although Xia is an important element in Chinese historiography, there is to date no archeological evidence to corroborate the dynasty. The details concerning the Xia Dynasty, first recorded more than a millennium later during the Western Zhou period, are largely understood to be mythical; serving as a counterpoint to the subsequent Shang Dynasty and ultimately to justify the Chinese dynastic cycle. Continued archeological surveys of Erlitou sites are needed in order to form a more complete picture of China's first state.

Yu

Yu the Great was a legendary Chinese ruler famed for his upright moral character, the introduction of flood control, and inaugurating dynastic rule in China. As the founder of the Xia Dynasty, Yu is understood as the first ruler of the dynastic cycle; an important political theory in Chinese history which represents China as a single continuous civilization ruled by a succession of different dynasties. Because of the mythic nature of the Xia dynasty and the lack of written records from Erlitou archaeological sites, it is impossible to judge the veracity of Yu's rule. However, the myth surrounding the figure of Yu continues to be an influential force on Chinese rulers and culture up to the modern day.

Dawn of Man

Divine and honourable Yu, revered founder of the Xia Dynasty, we humbly beseech your wisdom and guidance. The world's oldest continuous civilization, China has stood as a beacon of civility and progress throughout time. Yet, much of her origins lay shrouded in myth. As the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors imparted their knowledge onto man, so too did Han culture begin to coalesce along the Yellow River. The palatial estates and complex bronze work of Erlitou would set the cultural foundation for the later Shang state and usher in the beginning of Chinese civilization. At this intersection of fact and legend, the Xia Dynasty emerges as a symbol of identity and empire; the start of a dynastic chain stretching across history to forever leave its mark on Eastern Asia.

Esteemed Ancestor, your virtue and moral conduct served to inspire the great emperors of the East throughout time. In legend, you sacrificed body and forsook the comfort of family to tame the Yellow River. Once again the peoples of the Middle Kingdom need your help. Will you heed their call to return? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?

Introduction: Welcome! I am Yu, leader of the Huaxia. I seek only to aid my people.

Introduction: Know that I have been tasked to this role by my lord Shun. You shall not sway me from my purpose.

Introduction (when meeting another China): It brings shame to see my descendant falsely claim the approval of Heaven. May you yet prove yourself a just and noble ruler.

Defeat: My son shall carry on my dynasty and honour his father, as I have honoured my father and his father before him.

Defeat: Even in defeat, I rest easy knowing my great work is accomplished and the land made prosperous for my people.

Defeat (by another China): To think that one as unjust and dishonorable as you would be named by Heaven!

Unique Attributes

Xia (Yu)
Art by Janboruta Dynastic Cycle Losing your Capital, constructing a Courthouse in a conquered foreign Capital, or completing a Social Policy tree starts a new Dynasty and provides a new cumulative bonus (requires an annexed or settled city).
Art by Tomatekh Tuo Ma (Chariot Archer) Nearby units earn Experience 25% faster +33% Defense (8 vs 6) Does not require Horses -1 Movement (total 3)
Art by Janboruta Foundry (Barracks) Has 1 slot for a Great Work of Art When filled, it provides +2% Culture for every Dynasty progressed

Dynasty	Effect
Xia	Dynastic Cycle - Losing your Capital, constructing a Courthouse in a conquered foreign Capital, or completing a Social Policy tree starts a new Dynasty.
Shang	Oracle Bones - +2 Science on sources of Horse, Sheep, and Cattle.
Zhou	Hundred Schools of Thought - +1 Golden Age points from Specialists. +10% Great People generation.
Qin	Heirloom Seal of the Realm - Annexed cities (excluding Capitals) are assimilated into your Empire once out of Resistance.
Han	People of Han - Cities Settled by Xia generate +2 Culture for the current City owner.
Sui	Three Departments and Six Ministries - Dynastic Capitals reduce the total building maintenance of nearby annexed cities by 20%.
Tang	Three Teachings - Cities earn +1 Faith for each Religion present in the city.
Song	Four Great Inventions - 1 free Technology.
Yuan	Great Mongol State - A Khan with the Mobile Command promotion appears near your Dynastic Capital.
Ming	Treasure Voyages - +3 Porcelain. Cargo Ships generate Tourism when in foreign territory.
Qing	Banner Armies - 8 Units are maintenance free. All current units receive +10 experience.
China	The People's Republic - +10% Production in all cities. Dynasties will no longer change.

The Xia city list changes to reflect the current dynasty of the civilization. So, for example, while the second city of the Xia dynasty is normally Chu, once you switch to the Shang dynasty the first city you settle (after the dynastic capital) will be Bo.

Xia Cities

Yangcheng
Chu
Qiongshi
Zhenxun
Diqiu
Jiyuan
Laoqiu
Xihe
Zhen
Anyi
Song
Zhenguan
Pinyang
Kuaiji
Beifudi
Chong
Tu
Bing
Yang
You
Qi
Beichuan
Weizhou
Xuan
Tai
Yushan
Kaifeng
Xichuan

Shang Cities

Yin
Bo
Fan
Xiao
Dishi
Bi
Yanshi
Xiang
Shangqiu
Pugu
Ao
Geng
Beimeng
Mo
Chaoge
Shixianggou
Yan
Panlongcheng
Huanbei
Zhengzhou
Xingan
Danshan
Mingtiao
Muye

Zhou Cities

Feng
Hao
Chengzhou
Gong
Henan
Muye
Qin
Yangzhai
Daliang
Handan
Linzi
Shouchun
Ji
Wu
Guangfulin
Qingzhou
Fangmatan
Jinsha
Xiadu
Chengziya

Qin Cities

Xianyang
Xiquanqiu
Pingyang
Yong
Jinyang
Yueyang
Lintong
Tianshui
Zou
Liaoxi
Chen
Liaodong
Hengshan
Shang
Dang
Jiaodong
Minzhong
Shu
Nanhai

Dynastic Capitals

Yangcheng
Yin
Feng
Xianyang
Luoyang
Daxing
Chang'an
Bianjing
Khanbaliq
Nanjing
Shengjing
Beijing

Spy List

Xiang
Zhu
Huai
Mang
Jie
Nuxi
Xihe
Matsu
Longmu
Heng'e

Strategy

Xia is a conquest - culture orientated civ. As completing social policy trees are few and far between it is not really recommended to try and play the civ peacefully. Instead try to conquer a foreign capital as soon as possible to help kick start the Dynastic Cycle UA. Consider going Liberty instead of Tradition. The nature of the UA will force you to go past the standard 4 city set after you reach the Qin Dynasty. However, the Qin bonus also prevents captured cities from suffering occupation, synergizing with the Meritocracy policy. You may even consider beelining to Representation which, along with the Foundry bonus, can help offset the increasing policy cost needed to support your growing empire. The Tuo Ma’s bonuses do not carry on upgrade, however, similar to a Great General, you can keep them behind enemy lines to continue receiving additional experience throughout the game. As they do not require horses, try to build as many as your economy will allow early on, and hold off on upgrading them to knights for as long as feasible.

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	Yes
Ethnic Units	Yes
Events and Decisions	Yes
Exploration Continued Expanded	Yes
Historical Religions	Unknown
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

Tame the Yellow River

The flooding of the great river is plaguing the smaller villages and destroying their crops. We should commission a series of dikes and canals to help control the waters.

Requirements/Restrictions:

Player must be Xia
Must have at least one City settled adjacent to a River
May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

1 Magistrate

Rewards:

Building an Improvement adjacent to a River will provide a Food boost in the nearest City (scales with game speed and era)

Cast Ceremonial Dings

We should cast additional vessels so that we may present proper offerings of food and drink to our ancestors.