The Chamorro (Matå'pang)

The Chamorro
Map by TopHatPaladin
Leader	Matå'pang
Start Bias	None
Religion	Catholicism Itang (HR)
Geography & Social Data
Capital	Tomhom
Mod Support
Government	Republic
Culture	Oceanic
Mercenaries	5
Religious Intolerance	8
Slavery	2
Civ IV Traits	Protective, Seafaring
Civilopedia
Civilopedia	Here

The Chamorro led by Matå'pang is a custom civilization by TopHatPaladin.

This mod requires Brave New World.

Overview

The Chamorro

The Chamorro are the indigenous people of Guam and the Mariana Islands, first arriving around 2000 BC. Traditional Chamorro society is divided into three castes: the mana'chang is the lowest class, the matua is the highest, and the achaot is in the middle. Social mobility existed among the higher two classes, but not for the mana'chang.

The first Europeans to meet the Chamorro were the members of the Magellan expedition, who landed on Guam in 1521. Spain claimed the Mariana Islands in 1565, but did not actually start settling them until a century later; the last quarter of the seventeenth century then saw the Chamorro population devastated by a combination of warfare, typhoons, and smallpox. The introduction of non-native flora and fauna further transformed the Marianas in the ensuing centuries.

Guam was transferred to American control after the Spanish-American War of 1898; the rest of the Marianas were sold to Germany, and then ceded to Japan after World War I. After World War II, all the Marianas were reunited under the United States, and today they are unincorporated territories under continuing American control.

Matå'pang

On seventeenth-century Guam, Matå'pang was the maga'låhi - chief - of Tomhom, a village on the modern Tumon Bay. His name was derived from a Chamorro word meaning "to cleanse."

Matå'pang is best remembered for his resistance to the Spanish conquest of Guam. In his early life, he converted to Christianity, but later renounced it after seeing its destructive effects on Chamorro culture. The Spaniards, meanwhile, wanted to try and draw Matå'pang back to the church. This tension came to a head in 1672, when the priest Diego de San Vitores secretly baptized Matå'pang's infant daughter; in addition to the baptism, San Vitores had broken the taboo against entering a maga'låhi's house, and Matå'pang responded by murdering San Vitores.

In the wake of San Vitores' death, the situation on Guam deteriorated into open warfare; Matå'pang led the Chamorro side, but after being injured in one battle, he fled to the island of Rota. This attracted Spanish attention to Rota, and nervous about the Spanish threat, the local population attacked Matå'pang as well. Although Matå'pang successfully escaped Rota, he would die of his injuries before making it back to Guam.

Dawn of Man

Art by TopHatPaladin

"Håfa adai! Matå'pang, maga'låhi of Tomhom, during your life you were one of the staunchest defenders of the traditional Chamorro ways. You championed the resistance against the Christianization of your people, and when your infant daughter was baptized without your knowledge, you killed the priest who did so. Your efforts would ultimately prove unsuccessful - the Spanish outnumbered and outgunned you, and you died in defense of your cause - but history still remembers you for valiantly fighting until the end. Despite the Spaniards' attempts to sully your name, you are known for courage in the face of cultural suppression.

Matå'pang, your people seek self-determination once more, and they see your leadership as the ideal path to that goal. Can you throw off the chains of those who seek to constrain your glory? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"

Introduction: "Håfa adai! I am pleased to see a visitor in the homeland of the Chamorro. Let me prepare you a gift."

Defeat: "I may not have been able to resist you, but my people will fight you to the last."

Unique Attributes

Chamorro (Matå'pang)
Art by TopHatPaladin Chenchule' System Cities enter We Love The King Day when they finish training trade units. Sea Trade Routes grant Production based on the destination city's Population.
Art by TopHatPaladin Sakman (Trireme) +1 Movement Heals 10 HP when beginning its turn on a friendly or neutral Sea Resource
Art by TopHatPaladin Åcho' Atupat (Archer) +14% Ranged Combat Strength (8 vs. 7) When promoted, begins a We Love The King Day in the nearest owned city

City List Tomhom Hagåtña Dedidu Yigu Tamuneng Humåtak Mangilao Barigåda Mong Mong-Totu-Maiti Chalan Pågu-Otdot Yoña Sånta Rita Hagat Tutuhan Talo fo' fo' Sinahånña Inalåhan Assan Malesso' Piti Malojloj Asagas

Spy List Gadao Hurao Kepuha Puntan Fu'una Father Dueñas Taga Agualin Mataquana Hank Johnson

Music

Peace Theme	War Theme
Link	Link
Nana Yan Tatta by Frank Pangelinan	The Rakyat from the Far Cry 3 soundtrack

Mod Support

Additional Achievements

The Guaminant Power	Win the game on any difficulty setting as the Chamorro.
Mariana Trench Foot	As the Chamorro, have a Great War Infantry be killed while embarked.

Events and Decisions

Erect Latte Stones

In this climate, being able to raise some of our structures could be valuable; we could store our ships somewhere safe and dry, and we can have houses and meetings from an elevated position. Of course, to be able to do any of this, we'll first need something to build upon...

Requirements/Restrictions:

• Player must be the Chamorro.
• Must have researched Construction.
• May only be enacted once per game.

Costs:

• 400 Gold.
• 1 Magistrate.

Rewards:

• +2 Culture from Quarries.

Establish Marine Preserves

Invasive species and intense fishing have begun to pose a threat to our marine ecosystems. We need to take action to preserve these places, both for the safety of our land - and for the money we get from visiting scuba divers.

Requirements/Restrictions:

• Player must be the Chamorro.
• Must have built at least one Offshore Platform.
• May only be enacted once per game.

Costs:

• 700 Gold.
• 1 Magistrate.

Rewards:

• Worked Sea Resources yield +1 Tourism.

Unique Cultural Influence

“Our people are now eating your kelaguen and taking medicine from your suruhånu. I worry that the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture.”

Full Credits List

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Latest Version:	v 3
Last Updated:	16 October 2019

• TopHatPaladin: Design, Code, Art, Text
• Frank Pangelinan: Peace Theme
• Brian Tyler: War Theme