Carthage led by Mage is a custom civilization by GPuzzle, with contributions from Grant, DarthKyofu, Poom and TopHatPaladin. It was released as part of the Civ V 10th Anniversary.
This mod requires Brave New World.
Overview[]
Carthage[]
The ancient kingdom of Carthage, founded by fabled queen Dido, grew from a small settlement of exiles to a powerful civilization that rivaled the great and formidable Roman Empire. Ideally situated along the northern coast of Africa, Carthage became an increasingly crucial center of trade along the Mediterranean throughout the 1st millennium BC. However, this success was not without consequences, as Carthage eventually drew the ire of both Greece and Rome, and the ensuing conflicts with these intimidating rivals became the stuff of legend.
Mago[]
Mago I was the king of the Ancient Carthage from 550 BC to 530 BC and the founding monarch of the Magonid dynasty of Carthage. Mago I was originally a general. Under Mago, Carthage became preeminent among the Phoenician colonies in the western Mediterranean.
Under Mago, Carthage established itself as the dominant Phoenician military power in the western Mediterranean. It remained economically dependent on Tyre, the capital of Phoenicia, but acted increasingly independently. One of Mago's political achievements was an alliance with the Etruscans against the Ancient Greece. This alliance lasted until around the time when Rome expelled the Etruscan kings. He was also active in Sicily, and married a Syracusan wife.
In 546 BC, Phocaeans fleeing the Persian invasion established Alalia in Corsica (Greeks had been settled there since 562 BC), and began preying on Etruscan and Punic commerce. Between 540 and 535 BC, a Carthaginian-Etruscan alliance had expelled the Greeks from Corsica after the Battle of Alalia. The Etruscans took control of Corsica, and Carthage concentrated on Sardinia, ensuring that no Greek presence would be established in the island. The defeat also ended the westward expansion of the Greeks for all time.
A war with Hellenic Massalia followed. Carthage lost battles but managed to safeguard Phoenician Spain and close the Strait of Gibraltar to Greek shipping, while Massalians retained their Spanish colonies in Eastern Iberia above Cape Nao. Southern Spain was closed to Greeks. Carthaginians in support of the Phoenician colony of Gades in Spain also brought about the collapse of Tartessos in Spain by 530 BC, either by armed conflict or by cutting off Greek trade. Carthage also besieged and took over Gades at that time. The Persians had taken over Cyrene by then, and Carthage may have been spared a trial of arms against the Persian Empire when the Phoenicians refused to lend ships to Cambyses in 525 BC for an African expedition. Carthage may have paid tribute irregularly to the Great King. It is not known if Carthage had any role in the Battle of Cumae in 524 BC, after which Etruscan power began to wane in Italy.
Dawn of Man[]
Salutations, King Mago! It was under your expert leadership that Carthage began its rise as one of the great powers of the Mediterannean as the military arm of the Phoenicians. With the power of the Carthaginian army and navy, your forces held on to the colonies in Hispania, established colonies in Sardinia, and stopped westward Greek expansion for all time.
Oh, great general, the gods look upon thee to become the Lord of the Mediterannean! Can you establish the military might of Carthage yet again, and be king by valour once more? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?
Introduction: Ah, finally, yet more tradesmen upon these dangerous seas. The sea's a cold and dark place, but we are at a safe haven, my friend.
Introduction: Hello, I am Mago, king of Carthage, chosen by the people. These seas are my domain, and you may enjoy their bounty as a friend, or reap their punishment as an enemy.
Defeat: The gods have chosen to snuff out one of the world's few lights in favor of another. May you follow their path wherever it leads you.
Defeat: Begone, foul beast! You've brought enough wrath onto these lands, I needn't see your face anymore. Enjoy your prize - the ruins of a great city!
Unique Attributes[]
Carthage (Mago)
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 Art by Grant Defeating land units generates Great Admiral points, and defeating naval units generates Great General points. Great Generals and Great Admirals may be expended to grant a free |
  Art by Grant May move immediately after being purchased, is slightly cheaper to purchase, and begins with additional experience for every outgoing trade route. |
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Unique Cultural Influences[]
"Our people are sacrifing their children in gigantic pyres in order to please the Gods in moments of crisis. I worry the rest of the world will succumb to this level of infant sacrifice."
Full Credits List[]
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| Latest Version: | v 1 |
| Last Updated: | 25 September 2020 |
- Art: Grant, DarthKyofu, Poom, GPuzzle
- Code: TopHatPaladin, GPuzzle
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