Sparta (Agesilaus II)

Sparta
Map by ExplosiveWatermelon
Leader	Agesilaus II
Capital	Sparta
Start Bias	N/A
Religion	Orthodoxy Hellenism (HR)
Culture req. mod	Eastern
Civilopedia

Sparta led by Agesilaus II is a custom civilization mod by ExplosiveWatermelon, with contributions from Lungora.

Overview

Sparta

Sparta, also known as Lacedaemon, was an ancient Greek city-state known for its military prowess and valor. They notably defended Greece against Persian invasion at the battle of Thermopylae, and later defeated Athens and the Delian League during the Peloponnesian War. After the defeat of Athens, Sparta reached their apex under king Agesilaus II, before quickly being reduced to city-state status once more. Their militaristic culture and legal reforms have led to Sparta's association with brutal training- thus coining the term "Spartan Education," referencing Sparta's training regime of the agoge.

Agesilaus II

Agesilaus II is often considered as the most important King in Sparta's history. Although Leonidas I may garner more recognition, it was actually under Agesilaus' reign that the Spartan hegemony reached its apex. Agesilaus II was born lame, however he was spared as he was not heir-apparent at the time. Despite rough beginnings, Agesilaus II was known to have completed the rigorous Spartan education of the agoge, and likely became a member of the Krypteia- an early counter-intelligence organization of Sparta's military. It was also known that Agesilaus had become the young lover of Lysander, a Spartan political and military leader.

In the first year of Agesilaus' rule, documented by the historian Xenophon, a Spartan known as Cinadon rose up. Agesilaus promptly uncovered this plot and had all members executed, including Cinadon. With the support of his advisor, Lysander, Agesilaus launched a successful invasion of Asia Minor, potentially even plotting to invade Persia further. However, with the weak settlement of the war, Sparta was betrayed by their allies in Corinth and Thebes. Agesilaus then returned to Sparta in order to defend his state, however he promised to return to Asia Minor- an oath he would never fulfill. Indeed, the betrayal of Sparta by two of its closest allies had spelled the end of the Spartan Hegemony, although Agesilaus desperately tried to recover Sparta's former glory. On his way home from a voyage to Egypt, he died at age 84, after a reign of 41 years. Historical accounts of Agesilaus' reign vary in their judgement, however his military accomplishments are still noted by many.

Dawn of Man

Art by ExplosiveWatermelon

Oh, fierce king Agesilaus II of Sparta- wise was your rule, as you lead the emerging Spartan state into their pinnacle. With your trusty confidant, Lysander, you reigned havoc through modern Greece and Persia, storming the gates of many cities. Though your quest for glory ended with the Corinthian War and your war with Thebes, your valor on the battlefield stands above all others of your time.

Agesilaus, you now stand to reap the fields of war once more. Will you rise to the challenge? Will you extend Sparta's borders far beyond the reaches of your spear? Can you build a Civilization that can stand the test of time?

Introduction: "My name is Agesilaus II, king of Sparta. What has brought you here?"

Introduction: "You stand before Agesilaus II, king of Sparta. Make your presence known before me."

Defeat: "Though I mourn the loss of my nation, I know in my heart of hearts that Sparta lives on in every battle after us."

Unique Attributes

Sparta (Agesilaus II)
Art by ExplosiveWatermelon Lysander's Lover Enemy Capitals take damage for every City of theirs you have Annexed, and earn a [ICON_SPY] Spy for every Capital or City-State you've Annexed. Upon establishing a Spy in a foreign City, a Krypteia is built in that City.
Art by ExplosiveWatermelon Hippeus (Horseman) Does not require Horses, but if Horses are available, may be trained as a Mounted Unit. +20% Combat Strength when fighting near a City in which you've established a Spy.
Art by ExplosiveWatermelon Krypteia (Courthouse) May not be sold. No Maintenance Cost. Grants +1 Local Happiness to this City and your Capital.

City List Sparta Athens Delphi Corinth Megara Elis Tegea Olympia Mantiea Epidauros Thebes Amyklai Therapne Gytheion Geronthrai Helos Kythera Pylos Pharai Oitylos Pellana Thouria Thalamai Kyparissa Kyphanta Methoni Sikyon Ambrakia Coroneia Phigaelia

Spy List Lysander Alcides Leonidas Cleomenes Menelaus Gorgo Helen Cynisca Sappho Megara Agis Archidamus Gerard Butler Zack Snyder Aristodemus Bilitis Alcaeus Erinna Cleora Atthis Theron Dilios Captain Artemis Astinos Stelios Anagora Telesippa Gongyla Euneica Andromeda Nabis Chilon Clearchus Lycurgus Xanthippus Artemisia Europa Medusa Stheno Euryale Castor Pollux Caeneus Peleus Heracles Medea Circe Penelope Anticlea Atalanta Odysseus Jason Orpheus Actor Theseus Hypsipyle Clytie Cassiopeia Annabeth Clarisse Perseus Asclepius Chiron Percy Grover Alecto Atropos Clotho Aphrodite Lachesis Argus Atreus Iolaus Iphicles Kratos Pasiphae Argeia Clytemnestra Hermione Aerope Atreus Hercules Philoctetes Achilles Patroclus Thetis Athena Calliope Lysandra Cassandra Zagreus Tyrtaeus Daxos Lacedaemon Faye Archidamia Eurydice Atropos Euryleonis

Strategy

Mod Support

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

Full Credits List

Steam Workshop
Latest Version:	v 1
Last Updated:	26 February 2024

• ExplosiveWatermelon: Lead Author, Design, Code, Art
• Lungora: Design