Sarawak (James Brooke)

Raj of Sarawak
Map by Vanadius
Leader	Sir James Brooke
Start Bias	None
Religion	Christianity
Geography & Social Data
Capital	Kuching
Mod Support
Culture	Colonial
Civilopedia
Civilopedia	Here

Sarawak led by James Brooke is a custom civilization mod by Vanadius.

This mod requires Brave New World.

Overview

Sarawak

The Raj of Sarawak, also State of Sarawak, was an independent state, and later a British protectorate, located in the northwestern part of the island of Borneo. It was established as an independent state from a series of land concessions acquired by an Englishman, James Brooke, from the Sultanate of Brunei. Sarawak received recognition as an independent state from the United States in 1850, and from the United Kingdom in 1864.

Following recognition, Brooke expanded the Raj's territory at the expense of Brunei. Several major rebellions occurred against his rule, causing him to be plagued by debt incurred in countering the rebellions, and the sluggish economic situation at the time. His nephew, Charles Brooke, succeeded James and normalised the situation by improving the economy, reducing government debts and establishing public infrastructure. In 1888, the Raj acquired protectorate status from the British Government.

To gear up economic growth, the second Rajah encouraged the migration of Chinese workers from China and Singapore to work in the agricultural fields. With proper economic planning and stability, Sarawak prospered and emerged as one of the world's major producers of black pepper, in addition to oil and the introduction of rubber plantations. He was succeeded by his son Charles Vyner Brooke but World War II and the arrival of Japanese forces ultimately brought an end to the Raj and the Protectorate administration, with the territory placed under a military administration on the Japanese capitulation in 1945, and ceded to Britain as its last acquisition as Crown Colony in 1946, against the Atlantic Charter. The area now forms the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

James Brooke

Sir James Brooke was a British soldier and adventurer who founded the Raj of Sarawak in Borneo. He ruled as the first White Rajah of Sarawak from 1841 until his death in 1868.

Brooke was born and raised under the Company Raj of the British East India Company in India. After a few years of education in England, he served in the Bengal Army, was wounded, and resigned his commission. He then bought a ship and sailed out to the Malay Archipelago where, by helping to crush a rebellion, he became governor of Sarawak. He then vigorously suppressed piracy in the region and, in the ensuing turmoil, restored the Sultan of Brunei to his throne, for which the Sultan made Brooke the Rajah of Sarawak. He ruled until his death.

Brooke was not without detractors and was criticised in the British Parliament and officially investigated in Singapore for his anti-piracy measures. He was, however, honoured and feted in London for his activities in Southeast Asia. The naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace was one of many visitors whose published work spoke of his hospitality and achievements..

Dawn of Man

Praises be upon you, beloved Sir James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak. During the Age of New Imperialism, you adventured to a new land and used your great military capabilities to suppress the internal division with the Sultanate of Brunei. As a reward the Sultan gave you dominion over the territory of Sarawak which you would turn into a state in its own right. You then turned your focus towards the widespread piracy of the East Indies and with your Royal Navy allies. Under your rule headhunting as a practice of the Dayak people was abolished and the Dayak people became your main fighting force against piracy and insurrection. Your legacy lived on through your successor who would attempt to modernise the state, creating legal bodies and encouraging immigration from other states to help develop the natural riches of Borneo.

Leaderscreen by RawSasquatch

Great Rajah, new powers and new opportunities for adventure have arisen. Can you take advantage of these changes to forge a new density? Can you serve and rule? Can you build a civilization to stand the test of time?

Introduction: "Greetings traveller, welcome to Sarawak. I wish you a pleasant stay. Perhaps we can talk terms of business..."

Defeat: "So be it..."

Unique Attributes

Sarawak (James Brooke)
Art by RawSasquatch The White Rajahs Defeating hostile units in or near City State land always grants Influence and provides Culture towards border expansion. City State relationships increase construction speed (Max 25%).
Art by Vanadius Company Steamer (Ironclad) Along with abilities of the Ironclad, can improve resources on adjacent coastal tiles, yields Gold upon doing so in your own territory and grants Influence if done in city state territory.
Art by Vanadius Dayak Ranger (Rifleman) Weaker but cheaper to produce. Has the Amphibious promotion. +25% Combat Bonus in Forest and Jungle, a weaker version of these bonuses is provided to neighboring friendly non-Ranger units.

City List Kuching Lundu Bauh Simanggang Limbang Lingga Rembas Semunjuan Serikei Paku Sibu Muka Igan Kanowit Bintulu Kapit Belaga Long Akar Truscan Quop Banting Saratok Betong Sadong Siniawam Kabong Rejang Talang Talang Nanga Belok Lubok Antu Song

Spy List Badruddin George Charles Jane Pandelela Pengiran

Music

Mod Support

Mod Support
Additional Achievements	Unknown
Civ IV Traits	No
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	Unknown
Ethnic Units/R.E.D.	Yes
Events and Decisions	No
Historical Religions	Yes
Map Labels	Yes
Rise to Power	Yes
Unique Cultural Influence	No
YnAEMP	Yes

Full Credits List

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Latest Version:	v 1
Last Updated:	15 May 2020

• Vanadius Code, Art
• TophatPaladin: Code
• Rawsasquatch: Art
• DarthKyofu: Art
• EmeraldRange, TranquilSilence: Special Thanks