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America led by Barack Obama is a custom civilization by RawSasquatch, with contributions from DarthKyofu, JFD, and Zharques.

This mod requires Brave New World.

Overview[]

America[]

The United States of America is a world "super-power" (which more or less means that it possesses weapons capable of destroying everything on the planet). A relatively young civilization, the United States formed in the 18th century, nearly self-destructed in the 19th century, and became the most powerful and dominant military, technological, cultural and economical civilization in the 20th. One can hardly guess what will happen to it in the 21st.

Barack Obama[]

Barack Hussein Obama II, more commonly known as Barack Obama, was the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African American president in American history. Obama previously served as a U.S. senator representing Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004. During his first term, his administration responded to the 2008 financial crisis, oversaw the end of the Iraq War and ordered Operation Neptune Spear, the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, and ordered the 2011 military intervention in Libya to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973. In his second term, Obama advocated for gun control in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, took steps to combat climate change, signing the Paris Agreement, a major international climate agreement, and an executive order to limit carbon emissions. Obama also presided over the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and other legislation passed in his first term. He initiated sanctions against Russia following the invasion in Ukraine and again after Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections, ordered military intervention in Iraq in response to gains made by ISIL following the 2011 withdrawal from Iraq. Obama promoted inclusion for LGBT Americans, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to publicly support same-sex marriage. Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for efforts in international diplomacy.

Dawn of Man[]

ObamaLS

Art by DarthKyofu and RawSasquatch

Give Hope, oh Barack Obama, 44th President of these United States of America and first African American to hold that high office. Born in Honolulu, and spending much of your childhood in Indonesia, you had an entirely unique perspective as president. As president, you can celebrate your victories: responding to the GFC with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Obamacare, Operation Neptune Spear, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Cuban Thaw, and Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. You promoted inclusion for LGBT Americans and supported same-sex marriage, championed greater gun control in the wake of Sandy Hook, protected 553,000,000 acres of federal lands and waters, and oversaw the cleanup of Deepwater Horizon and regulation to ensure it never happened again. Thanks, Obama!

Oh esteemed Barack Obama, your nation is now a house divided. While even you would admit your failures, your country is now in deep turmoil and unsure of itself. Some of these problems, like a lack of concern around Russia and Iran, you helped create, but the worst impulses unleashed, and lack of decorum and tolerance is something that is a whole new beast. Confront this evil, and set your country back on track once more. Can you restore your country's proud reputation, and lead America to a Promised Land? Will you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?

Introduction: The United States of America welcomes you. Just know, there is not a liberal America and a conservative America; there is the United States of America. There is not a Black America and a White America and Latino America and Asian America; there's the United States of America.

Introduction: Good afternoon. Welcome to the United States of America. Hope is the bedrock of this nation-- the belief that our destiny will not be written for us, but by us.

Defeat: Scripture tells us that in our sufferings there is glory, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Sometimes the truths of these words are hard to see. Right now, those words test us. But future generations know that while the arc of the moral universe may bend towards justice, but it doesn’t bend on its own.

Defeat: The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. And I don't have time to admit defeat -- America will press on.

Unique Attributes[]

America (Barack Obama)
Obama

Art by RawSasquatch

Yes We Can

Gold Maintenance spent on Food and Science Buildings increases the speed at which Great People are born. The birth of a Great Person permanently reduces Unhappiness by -3%, up to -50%.

ObamaUU

Art by RawSasquatch

MQ-1 Predator (Helicopter Gunship | Drone UAV - Future Worlds)
  • Has 2 Range.
  • +20% Combat Strength on foreign continents, but -20% Defense Strength.
  • Invisible to enemy Units.
  • While starting its turn at full Health, enemy Civilian Units within its range take 50 attrition damage.
ObamaUB

Art by RawSasquatch

Tech Campus (Research Lab)
  • Has an additional Scientist Specialist slot
  • +1 Maintenance.
  • Upon construction or purchase, receive a one-time lump sum of Yields based upon the yield of all worked Specialist Slots in the City.
City List
  1. Washington
  2. New York
  3. Chicago
  4. Los Angeles
  5. Honolulu
  6. Houston
  7. Philadelphia
  8. Phoenix
  9. San Antonio
  10. San Diego
  11. Dallas
  12. Flint
  13. San Jose
  14. Jacksonville
  15. Indianapolis
  16. San Francisco
  17. Baltimore
  18. Austin
  19. Columbus
  20. Fort Worth
  21. Charlotte
  22. Detroit
  23. El Paso
  24. Pittsburgh
  25. Aurora
  26. Seattle
  27. Denver
  28. Milwaukee
  29. Springfield
  30. Ferguson
  31. Fresno
  32. Sacramento
  33. Long Beach
  34. Venice
  35. Iowa City
  36. Newtown
  37. Santa Monica
  38. Atlanta
  39. Fort Collins
  40. Somerville
  41. Rockford
  42. Joliet
  43. New Orleans
  44. Mobile
  45. Pensacola
  46. Wichita
  47. Wailuku
  48. Kaunakakai
  49. Portland
  50. Boston
Spy List
  • Cairo
  • Bissonnette
  • Shakil
  • Susan
  • Bruce
  • Rahm
  • Comey
  • Clapper
  • Brennan
  • Snowden
America (Obama)

Music[]

Peace Theme War Theme
Born_In_The_USA_-_Dancing_In_The_Dark

Born In The USA - Dancing In The Dark

MW2_Rangers_Theme_song

MW2 Rangers Theme song

"Born In The USA/Dancing In The Dark" by London Symphony Orchestra "Army Rangers Theme" from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 OST by Hans Zimmer

Mod Support[]

Mod Support
Additional Achievements
Unknown
No
Yes
No
Ethnic Units/R.E.D.
No
No
Yes
Map Labels
Yes
No
Unique Cultural Influence
Yes
YnAEMP
Yes

Unique Cultural Influence[]

"Our people are now playing basketball and posting playlists. I worry the rest of the world will succumb to the influence of your culture."

Full Credits List[]

Steam Workshop
Latest Version: v 1
Last Updated: May 2025
  • RawSasquatch: Author
  • DarthKyofu: Artwork (Civilization Icon)
  • JFD: Lua
  • Zharques: Text


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