The Khmer (Jayavarman VII)

Khmer Empire

Map by Sukritact
Leader	Jayavarman VII
Capital	Angkor Thom
Religion	Buddhism Mahayana Buddhism (HR)
Culture	Mandala
Religious Intolerance	2
Map Labels Language	Southeast Asian
Civilopedia

The Khmer led by Jayavarman VII is a More Civilizations custom civilization by Sukritact, with contributions from Leugi and Viregel.

This mod requires Brave New World.

Overview

The Khmer

The Khmer empire was a powerful state in South East Asia, formed by people of the same name, lasting from 802 CE to 1431 CE. At its peak, the empire covered much of what today is Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and southern Vietnam. By the 7th century CE, Khmer people inhabited territories along the Mekong river -the world's seventh longest river - from the delta to roughly the modern Cambodia-Laos border, plus the region between that river and the great Tonle Sap lake to the west and the area running along the Tonle Sap river (which runs from the lake to the sea, joining the Mekong in the delta). There were several kingdoms at constant war against each other, with art and culture heavily influenced by India due to long established sea trade routes with that subcontinent. Hinduism mostly, but Buddhism as well, were important religions in the region, mixed with animist and traditional cults. Important cities from that time include Angkor Borei, Sambor Prei Kuk, Banteay Prei Nokor and Wat Phu. A man called Jayavarman II, who is said to have come from a place named Java - which may or may not be the island we call Java in Southeast Asia, led a series of successful military campaigns, subjugating most of these petty kingdoms, that resulted in the founding of a large territorial state. In 802 CE he took the title chakravartin, “universal ruler”, and that date is used to signal the start of the empire.

Jayavarman VII

Jayavarman VII was one of the most forceful and productive kings of the Khmer (Cambodian) empire. He expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent and engaged in a building program that yielded numerous temples, highways, rest houses, and hospitals. During his reign Jayavarman continued his military activities, bringing Champa, southern Laos, and portions of the Malay Peninsula and Burma under his control. But increasingly he devoted his energies and organizational capacities to the kind of religious and religio-political construction projects that had been carried on by his royal predecessors. He built a large number of awesome new temples, including the Bayon, a distinctively Mahayana Buddhist central pyramid temple designed to serve as the primary locus of the royal cult and also as his own personal mausoleum; personal funerary temples of the Mahayana type, which were dedicated to his mother and father; and a series of provincial temples, which housed reduced replicas of the Royal Buddha—i.e., Jayavarman represented with the attributes of the Buddha, the original of which had been set up in the Bayon. He rebuilt the city of Angkor, now known as Angkor Thom, and rebuilt and extended the system of highways, which radiated outward from the Bayon and the royal palace and reached far into the provinces.

Dawn of Man

May you be blessed with fulfillment and long life, O' Great King Jayavarman VII, leader of the ancient and illustrious Khmer Empire. You arose to power during a time of great turmoil, with the capital sacked, your predecessor murdered by foreign invaders and the empire in shambles, yet your reign was a golden age for Cambodia. You valiantly repelled the invaders and deftly restored order within the nation, and thus you were crowned king of a reconstituted Khmer empire. This would mark the beginning of a brilliant reign lasting over thirty years, in which you embarked on a program of construction and expansion that would bring the empire to its zenith. During your rule, you established the famed city of Angkor Thom, you built many great wonders and ordered the construction of hospitals, reservoirs and rest houses throughout the land. Truly your reign brought the Khmer Empire to heights that have never been achieved, before or since.

Jayavarman VII Diplo — Leaderscene by Leugi

King Jayavarman, your people beckon you to take the throne once again, to return the nation to the glory of old. Will the cities of Cambodia flourish once again with you as their architect? Will great monuments be raised to stand testament to the ages? Will you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?

Introduction: I, King Jayavarman VII, welcome you on behalf of the Khmer People. Now, let us talk about religion and architecture!

Introduction: Cambodia welcomes you stranger! I am Jayavarman VII, leader of this empire. Now tell me, how does your empire compare to mine?

Defeat: You may have won today, but one day you shall get your just deserts. All men, weak or mighty, are subject to the Law of Karma.

Defeat: Do you understand what you have done? Years of work, ruined! Enjoy the remainder of your life, after what you've done, I doubt your next will be as kind.

Unique Attributes

Khmer (Jayavarman VII)
Art by Sukritact Great Barays of Angkor - Choose between a Food and a Faith boost upon the completion of a World Wonder. +1 Great Engineer Point from your first 4 Cities.
Art by Sukritact Royal Tromeak (Great Engineer) May be stationed in cities to cause Domestic Trade Routes to and from the city to provide +3 Production No maintenance cost
Art by Sukritact Prasat (Colosseum) +2 Faith +10% Culture when a World Wonder is present in the City

City List

Angkor Thom
Yasodharapura
Hariharalaya
Nagara Jayasri
Rajavihara
Isvarapura
Banteay Kdei
Jayendranagari
Pre Rup
Vimayapura
Lingapura
Krong Chaktomuk
Chok Gargyar
Mahendraparvata
Amarendrapura
Indrapura
Lavo
Preah Vihear
Phanom Rung
Muang Tam
Beng Melea
Prasat Bakan
Singhapura
Chalieng
Sukhothai
Viangchan
Battambang
Suryaparvata
Prey Nokor
Aninditapura
Isanapura
Shrestapura
Angkor Borei
Vyadhapura
Bhavapura
Sambhupura
Lovek
Udong

Spy List

Veasna
Phirun
Ratanak
Veha
Rithysen
Thida
Chantrea
Champey
Seyha
Raksmei

Strategy

A strong Tall Civ focused on Wonders. Set up your first four Cities quickly to get +4 Royal Tromeak points in the Capital as soon as possible. This should grant you a free Wonder fairly quickly, preferably Hanging Gardens, or something else appropriate. If you have the Happiness to support more Population, choose Food bonuses, otherwise, Faith. The Royal Tromeak's main unique attribute isn't so useful at the start of the game, but once you're running several Internal Routes (as you should be when going Tall), it is more effective than a Manufactory and spares a Tile too. The Prasat adds two nice yields to a Building you were likely to construct anyway. Your Great Scientist generation will be compromised by the multitude of Tromeaks, but the bonus Food from Wonders, as well as all the buffs from Wonders themselves, should compensate. You will most probably be driven towards a Culture Victory.

Music

Peace Theme	War Theme
ระบำโบราณคดี "ลพบุรี"	เงี้ยวรำลึก (ออร์เครสตร้า)
"ระบำโบราณคดี: ลพบุรี" - Thai Philharmonic Orchestra	"เงี้ยวรำลึก (ออร์เครสตร้า)" - Thai Philharmonic Orchestra

Mod Support

Mod Support
Cities in Development	No
Civ IV Traits	No
Community Balance Patch	Unknown
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Ethnic Units	Yes
Events and Decisions	Yes
Historical Religions	Yes
Map Labels	Yes
Mercenaries	No
Rise to Power	Yes
Unique Cultural Influence	No
Wish for the World	No
YnAEMP	Yes

Events and Decisions

Rebuild the Highways

Mighty and extensive is the Khmer Empire. It is imperative that our current roadway system be expanded and rebuilt, to allow both our people and the orders of our most enlightened king to travel safely and with haste between our cities.

Requirements/Restrictions:

Player must be the Khmer
Player must have at least 4 cities
May not be enacted from the Renaissance era onwards
May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

350 Gold
1 Magistrate

Rewards:

A Worker appears in the Capital
Tile improvement construction rate increased by 25%

Initiate Construction Programs

The welfare of our people is of the utmost importance. To support them in all areas we will need infrastructure; resthouses and hospitals, reservoirs and temples. Let us set aside some money for these purposes.