The Maori (Te Rauparaha)

The Māori led by Te Rauparaha are a custom civilisation by More Civilisations, with contributions from Leugi, Janboruta, Reedstilt, regalman, and Chris Sifniotis.

It is part of the Polynesia Civilization Pack, and will require Brave New World and the Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia.

Overview[]

The Māori[]

The Māori are the group of indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand (which they called Aotearoa, or the Land of the Long White Cloud). The Māori have settled on New Zealand for nearly three quarters of a millenium, in their isolation they created their own culture and society. The early Māoris formed tribes - influenced from their earlier Polynesian societies, horticulture began to thrive from the importation of flora, and the infamous warrior culture rose into prominence. The arrival of the British in the 17th century set about great change in every aspect of Māori life, initially the Māori adopted and accepted European culture and the two coexisted peacefully. Tensions over the sale of land however led to conflict by the 1860s; social upheaval, battles and foreign epidemics struck the Māori population and caused their numbers to dindle before a recovery in the 20th century.

Te Rauparaha[]

When the British settlers came to New Zealand and asked the indigenous Māori who was the greatest chief in New Zealand, they would likely have told responded with Te Rauparaha, nicknamed the “Napoleon of the South” due to his immense military accomplishments. This fearsome chief was undoubtable worthy of this title, given his tactical mind and cunning strategies which empowered his tribe to win over others during the Gunpowder Wars, which devastated so many others. Altogether a fantastic military leader and a diplomatic genius, Te Rauparaha was what the Māori needed during the time of turmoil brought about by the advent of British colonialism into the south Pacific, given he managed to prioritise both his tribe and the Māori as a whole against the impending British storm. To this end, Te Rauparaha’s immortal war dance - the Haka - lives on as an integral part of the modern-day nation of New Zealand’s culture.

Dawn of Man[]

Greetings Te Rauparaha, noble Rangatira of the Māori people! May Tumatauenga and Tangaroa bestow their blessings upon you! You were the leader of the Ngati Toa, a proud Iwi famed for their valour upon the field of battle amongst friend and foe alike. When the European powers came to the islands of Aotearoa, you resisted their incursions into your lands while at the same time utilising their superior weaponry - the musket - to give you an advantage over your foes with whom your people had fought for centuries prior. It was with these conquests that your name came to be known far and wide, earning you a place among the greatest military minds of the age. Your achievements were not limited to the battlefield, however. It was your ability as a negotiator which successfully stemmed the tide of European settlement upon your lands through peace, not war. Yet not all of your people were as willing to support a peaceful solution, with many choosing to take up arms against the colonists. While maintaining a friendly relation with the colonists, you supported the opposition through the supply of intelligence, an act which would be your undoing. Yet even in prison you fostered your legacy, creating a powerful haka which came to embody the mana of the Māori on a global scale long after your death.

Great Te Rauparaha, the Māori are once again under threat of invasion from imperial powers, and are in dire need of a strong, battle-hardened leader! Te Rauparaha, the gods and your people call to you to protect your lands against all foes. Can you reprise your role as general and chief? Can you fend off all those who would doubt your sovereignty? Can you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?

Introduction: Welcome! I am Te Rauparaha, Rangatira of the Māori. How may my people help yours?

Introduction: Ahh, who has Tangaroa brought to our shores? Welcome to the lands of the Māori people.

Defeat: May my head be a sacrifice for my fellow men. Our resilient spirit will not broken.

Unique Attributes[]

The Māori (Te Rauparaha)
Art by Janboruta Mana of Tūmatauenga Every time an enemy unit is defeated in battle, receive 25% of the Production cost towards that unit in the Capital. Melee units lower the Combat Strength of adjacent enemy units.
Art by Firaxis Taiaha Warrior (Pikeman) Generates Experience faster Upgrades to Musketman Grants nearby units +5% Combat Strength
Art by Leugi Pā Unlocked at Engineering Must be built on a hill, and cannot be built next to another Pā Provides Food +5% Production towards military units when worked

City List

Parihaka
Kaiapoi
Ruapekapeka
Whanganui-a-tara
Pukekura
Rangiriri
Nukuhau
Hingikaka
Waitangi
Kapiti
Tamaki Makaurau
Otautahi
Ngaruawahia
Wairau
Taihape
Whanganui
Whangarei
Whakatane
Porirua
Mimiwhangata
Kororareka
Rangitikei
Maunganui
Tarawera
Rotorua
Whakatu
Kirikiriroa
Piopiotahi
Ahuriri
Eketehuna
Otorohanga
Otepoti
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaurehaeaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu

Spy List

Tane
Apirana
Hone
Tamati
Wiremu
Tame
Anika
Hinewai
Aroha
Kora

Strategy[]

Music[]

Peace Theme	War Theme
Maori - Te Rauparaha Peace	Maori - Te Rauparaha War
'Kia Hora Te Marino' by Christopher Tin	'Assorted Māori War Chants'

Mod Support[]

Mod Support
Cities in Development	Yes
Civ IV Traits	Yes
Community Balance Patch	Unknown
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	Unknown
Ethnic Units	Yes
Events and Decisions	Yes
Historical Religions	Yes
Map Labels	Yes
Mercenaries	Yes
Rise to Power	Yes
Renaissance Era Revised	Unknown
Unique Cultural Influence	Yes
YnAEMP	Yes

Events and Decisions[]

Revive the Runanga[]

In the 1850s, in response to the European colonisation of New Zealand and the alienation of Māori land, the Māori began reviving the ancient tribal Runanga or chiefly war councils.

Requirements/Restrictions:

Player must be the Māori
There must be a Unit with the Haka War Dance Promotion in the Capital
May only be enacted in the Industrial or Modern Era
May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

The unit is disbanded
1 Magistrate

Rewards:

Receive a free Social Policy

Develop Gunfighter Pa[]

The arrival of gunpowder weaponry has made our fortified villages vulnerable to attack! We should develop methods in Pa building which allow us to better protect against these new weapons!