Songhai (Sonni Ali)

Songhai Empire
Map by JakeWalrusWhale
Leader	Sonni Ali
Start Bias	River
Religion	Islam Sunni (HR)
Geography & Social Data
Empire Name	Songhai Empire
Demonym	Songhai
Capital	Gao
Mod Support
Government	Imperial Dynasty
Culture	Saharan
Civilopedia
Civilopedia	Here

The Songhai led by Sonni Ali is a custom civilization mod by Uighur_Caesar, with contributions from JakeWalrusWhale, DMS, Grant, and Alga. It includes changes to Askia's Songhai.

This mod requires Brave New World.

Overview

The Songhai

The Songhai Empire was a civilization that flourished in West Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries. The Songhai first appeared near the city of Gao; later, the Songhai gained Gao's neighbors along the Niger river - Timbouctou and Jenne. All three of these river cities were vassals of the Malinese Empire and before that the Ghana Empire. In the early 14th century the Songhai gained independence from the Mali, and over the next two centuries it expanded, eventually becoming the largest empire in African history.

Sonni Ali

Sonni Ali, also known as Sonni Ali Ber, was born in Ali Kolon. He reigned from about 1464 to 1492. Sonni Ali was the first king of the Songhai Empire, located in Africa and the 15th ruler of the Sonni dynasty. Under Sonni Ali's infantry and cavalry many cities were captured and then fortified, such as Timbuktu (captured in 1468) and Djenné (captured in 1475). Sonni conducted a repressive policy against the scholars of Timbuktu, especially those of the Sankore region who were associated with the Tuareg whom Ali expelled to gain control of the town.

Dawn of Man

Art by DMS

Praise to you great warrior king Sonni Ali Ber! The Songhai Empire owes its prosperity and military dominance to your foundational leadership in the 15th century. By establishing an elite land army and a might fleet of war canoes, you were able to conquer the great cities of the Sahel such as Djenne and Sankore. This gave the Songhai dominance in regional trade, turning them into a commercial power as well as a military power.

Exalted king, guide your troops once more into battle and lead your people to greatness again. Can you become a dominant power on land and sea? Can you establish a prosperous trading network? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?

Introduction: "Welcome to Gao, seat of the immaculate Songhai Empire; I am King Sonni Ali Ber, ruler of this land and leader of its army."

Defeat: "And in the end it was all for nothing..."

Unique Attributes

Songhai (Sonni Ali)
Art by DMS River Warlord Receive triple the usual Gold when capturing Cities or Barbarian Encampments, and killing Barbarians produces Great General/Admiral points. All land units start with the Amphibious and War Canoes promotion.
Art by Alga Hi-Koi (Great Admiral) Receive a free Naval Melee unit for every non-occupied landlocked city you own when a Hi-Koi is born. Embarked units within 2 tiles receive the Siege promotion.
Art by Alga Wangara Entrepot (Caravansary) +100% Range for land trade routes instead of +50%. The standard +2 Gold for International Land Trade Routes is doubled to +4 if built in a city on a River or a city with a Mint. Provides a Merchant specialist slot.
Songhai (Askia)
Art by Firaxis Chronicles of Timbuktu Great Scientists create a Manuscript (unique Great Work of Writing that also yields Science) upon birth if there is a slot available. Great Works increase Gold received from International Trade Route for both parties.
Art by Firaxis Funerary Mosque (Temple) +2 Culture Contains a slot for a Great Work of Writing. +2 Great Scientist points per incoming International Trade Route. No maintenance. No Crime. (CID)

City List Gao Tombouctu Jenne Taghaza Tondibi Kumbi Saleh Kukia Walata Tegdaoust Argungu Gwandu Kebbi Boussa Mopti Bamako Wa Kayes Awdaghost Ouadane Dakar Tadmekket Tekedda Kano Agadez Niamey Torodi Ouatagouna Dori Bamba Segou

Spy List Ahmadou Ayub Badru Bokhari Guedado Adhiambo Chinaka Laila Mariama Oni

Music

Peace Theme	War Theme

Mod Support

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

Full Credits List

Steam Workshop
Latest Version:	v 1
Last Updated:	22 Sep 2020

• Uighur_Caesar: Main Author
• Alga: Art (UU and UB Icons)
• DMS: Art (Leaderscene)
• JakeWalrusWhale: Art (Map)
• Grant: Art (Civ Icon)