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Russian Empire
Map by Janboruta
Map by Janboruta
Leader
Nicholas II
Capital
St. Petersburg
Start Bias
None
Religion
Eastern Orthodoxy
Government req. mod
Imperial Dynasty
Culture
req. mod
Eastern


Traits req. mod
Industrious, Spiritual
Map Labels Language req. mod
Slavic
Alt. Leader For req. mod
Russia

The Russian Empire as led by Nicholas II[1] is a custom civilization created by JFD and Janboruta,[2] with additional contributions from bernie14 and TheLohoped.

This mod requires Brave New World. It does not replace Catherine's Russia.

Overview[]

Russia[]

As Winston Churchill once said, Russia is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. It is a part of Europe and a part of Asia, yet separate from both. It is rich with natural resources, yet its people have historically been grindingly poor. It has been invaded and overrun by Goths, Huns, Mongols, French and Germans, yet remained uniquely Russian. It has been a superpower and a nearly failed state, a monarchy, communist dictatorship and democracy - all within a span of 100 years. Indeed, Russia is one of the most fascinating civilizations in all of human history.

Nicholas II[]

Nicholas II (18 May [O.S. 6 May] 1868 – 17 July 1918) was the last Emperor of Russia, Grand Duke of Finland, and titular King of Poland. His official short title was Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias. Like other Russian Emperors he is commonly known by the monarchical title Tsar (though Russia formally ended the Tsardom in 1721). He is known as Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer by the Russian Orthodox Church and has been referred to as Saint Nicholas the Martyr. Nicholas II ruled from 1 November 1894 until his forced abdication on 2 March 1917. His reign saw Imperial Russia go from being one of the foremost great powers of the world to economic and military collapse. Enemies nicknamed him Nicholas the Bloody because of the Khodynka Tragedy, the anti-Semitic pogroms, Bloody Sunday, his violent suppression of the 1905 Revolution, his execution of political opponents, and his pursuit of military campaigns on an unprecedented scale.

Dawn of Man[]

O dishonored prince, Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias. For the land that you ruled, and the family that you fathered, your reign would be one wrought with tragedy and disaster. War would unfold from both east and west, and the legacies of your predecessors would leave you at the helm of an empire unfit to withstand the coming storm that would suffocate the ancient ways of holy Russia. Though of unyielding duty to family and state, and a champion of peace within Europe, your rule would ultimately give way to the design of the new century, and the traditions of your people would be eroded by the soulless machine of a revolution that would bring devastation to your House and your land for the century to come.

Blessed Tsar, the soul of Russia lies but dormant deep within the hearts of her children. The time calls for no man of strength, but one of resolve: of piety and duty, and one to reclaim that which was torn from the heart of this empire. Can you repair the broken traditions of your people? Can you restore the nobility and dignity of the once mighty Russian Empire? Can you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?

Nicholas Diplo

Leaderscene by janboruta

Introduction: I am Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias. God blesses me that we have met this day, and it is my hope that our two empires can live in peace and harmony.

Introduction: I am Nicholas II, Emperor of holy Russia. I am a servant of God, and by His grace, I am privileged to welcome you to my court.

Defeat: I have disgraced my people with this loss, and with it departs the soul of holy Russia.

Defeat: I know not what to say to my son. That his birthright has been stolen from him. Or that his father has lost it.

Strategy[]

Russianicholasii

Focus on Faith generation in the Capital (Faith-generating Wonders are the most efficient - be sure to get the Grand Temple too), and pay closer attention to We Love the King Day to be rewarded with a Wonder Construction rate a bit above Egypt's. The Guberniya's Office can make your Capital a Productive powerhouse if you're already directing multiple Internal Routes to it and provides a Growth bonus to your cities whenever you link railroads to them from the capital, allowing them to grow even faster. The Opolcheniye aren't worthwhile on the offensive, but their defensive bonuses in Friendly Territory (Which stack with other combat bonuses like Himeiji Castle or Patriotic War) and their sheer numbers can be a headache for an invader in the modern era. Nicholas II isn't aimed at any particular Victory, though his focuses on Faith, Wonders, a massive Capital and late-game defense suits a Science Victory or a Cultural Victory.

Unique Attributes[]

Russia (Nicholas II)
Nicholasii

Art by janboruta

Third Rome

Production Wonder Production increased in your Capital Capital by its FaithIcon Faith output (up to 30%). Increased FaithIcon Faith in the Capital Capital for every city celebrating We Love the King Day.

Opolcheniye

Art by janboruta

Opolcheniye (Great War Infantry)
  • -10 Strength Combat Strength (40 vs 50).
  • -33% Strength Combat Strength vs. Cities.
  • Produces two for every one trained.
  • +15% Strength Combat Strength in Friendly territory.
Guberniyasoffice

Art by janboruta

Guberniya's Office (Constabulary)
  • +5% Production Production to the Capital Capital when connected via Traderoute Domestic Trade Route.
  • +10% Food Growth in this city if connected to the Capital Capital via Railroads.
City List
  1. St. Petersburg
  2. Tsarskoye Selo
  3. Moscow
  4. Kiev
  5. Novgorod
  6. Vladimir
  7. Rostov
  8. Smolensk
  9. Yaroslavl
  10. Odessa
  11. Warsaw
  12. Helsingfors
  13. Minsk
  14. Yekaterinburg
  15. Kazan
  16. Saratov
  17. Nizhniy Novgorod
  18. Tiflis
  19. Riga
  20. Kharkov
  21. Sevastopol
  22. Tsaritsyn
  23. Novorossiysk
  24. Yekaterinoslav
  25. Arkhangelsk
  26. Vladivostok
  27. Petropavlovsk
  28. Irkutsk
  29. Omsk
  30. Tashkent
  31. Khabarovsk
  32. Astrakhan
  33. Samarkand
  34. Yekaterinodar
  35. Nikolaev
  36. Aleksandrovsk
  37. Tula
  38. Orenburg
  39. Samara
  40. Voronezh
  41. Yakutsk
  42. Kyakhta
  43. Belotsarsk
  44. Tsargrad
Spy List
  • Alexei
  • Lena
  • Dmitry
  • Anastasia
  • Tatiana
  • Boris
  • Doktor Seriy
  • Mikhail
  • Natacha
  • Zmeya

Music[]

Peace Theme War Theme
'Russia 1917' by Andreas Waldetoft 'Karasov's Legacy' by James Hannigan

Mod Support[]

Mod Support
Yes
Community Balance Patch
Unknown
Yes
Ethnic Units
Yes
Yes
Yes
Map Labels
Yes
Unknown
Unknown
Yes
Unique Cultural Influence
No
Wish for the World
Yes
YnAEMP
Unknown

Events and Decisions[]

Hold the All-Russia Exhibition
All the world is celebrating the great Industrial Age that has dawned upon us. The Russian Empire must act to demonstrate it's own industrial might; to show the world that we are a modern empire, and that we are a power to be both admired and feared.
Requirements/Restrictions:
  • Player must be Russia (Nicholas II)
  • May only be enacted from the beginning of the Industrial Era
  • May only be enacted once per game
Costs:
  • 900 Gold Gold
  • Magistrates Magistrate
Rewards:
  • +10% Tourism Tourism with Civilizations with whom you share Open Borders
  • Receive a Broadcast Tower in the Capital Capital
Celebrate the Romanov Tercentenary
For centuries now the Romanov Dynasty has held the throne of the Russian Empire. Through trial and hardship, the Romanov Emperors have forged a powerful state respected the world over. And this is cause for celebration! A celebration of the unison of the Romanovs and the Russian people for centuries had and centuries to come.
Requirements/Restrictions:
  • Player must be Russia (Nicholas II)
  • May only be enacted from the beginning of the Modern Era
  • May only be enacted once per game
Costs:
  • 400 FaithIcon Faith
  • Magistrates Magistrate
Rewards:
  • Receive (Faith Output x3) CultureIcon Culture
  • All cities celebrate 'We Love the King Day' for ten turns

Contention in the State Duma

Once again, the Duma is teeming with liberal and social democrats clamouring for radical change that threaten not only the nation, but also our divine right to the throne of Russia. We must act decisively and prevent this matter from stoking the fires of an uprising.
Option 1: We pledged an oath to God and to the Russian People. We shall not concede!
  • Lose Goldenage Golden Age points
  • Gain FaithIcon Faith and CultureIcon Culture
Option 2: Dissolve the Duma. Have it re-elected.
  • Lose 260 Gold Gold
  • Gain CultureIcon Culture
Option 3: It is time that we go the way of the Constitutional Monarch.
  • Lose CultureIcon Culture
  • The Capital Capital celebrates 10 turns of 'We Love the King Day'

Illness Strikes Our Heir

Our beloved son and heir, sickly all his young life, has fallen gravely ill once more. His mother weeps for his life, and the future of our nation remains tenuous should he not recover. We must enlist the best possible aide to see Alexei well again.
Option 1: Send for the best Russian doctors possible!
  • Lose 200 Gold Gold
  • 50% chance that Alexei will recover and you will gain a 5 turn Goldenage Golden Age
Option 2: Send for a holy man from one of our Monasteries.
  • Lose 230 FaithIcon Faith
  • 25% chance that Alexei will recover and you will gain 5 turns of 'We Love the King Day' in all cities
Option 3: Send a stern letter to his Great-Grandmother for her ill bloodline.
  • 10% chance that Alexei will recover and you will gain a free Greatperson Great Scientist

Exploration Continued Expanded[]

Colony Names
Sagallo
Ross
Elizabeth
Three Saints Bay
St. Paul
Kodiak
Old Sitka
Sitka
Nulato
Stikine

Unique Cultural Influence[]

"Our people are now praising you because you're the best O' Nicholas. We're content if the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture."

The Empire of Russia (Nicholas II) (BNW)
Manual Current Version: 6 Last Update: 5 Feb, 2015 First Release: 3 Aug, 2013
Requires BNW and G&K.
Downloads: Steam | CFC | Manual
Current Version: 6
Last Update: 5 Feb, 2015
First Release: 3 Aug, 2013

Full Credits List[]

  • JFD: Author 
  • Janboruta: Artwork 
  • Whoward: RouteConnections.lua 
  • bernie14: Graphics 
  • TheLohoped: Research (City-List) 
  • Andreas Waldetoft: Arriving in Ekaterine (Peace Theme) 
  • James Hannigan: Karasov's Legacy (War Theme)

Notes and References[]

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