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The Ottomans led by Suleiman is a civilization available in vanilla Civilization V. It does not require any DLC.

Using JFD's Turks under Mehmed II gives this civilization a new unique ability and building.

Overview[]

The Ottomans[]

The Ottoman Empire was born in Anatolia, or Asia-Minor (in modern Turkey) at the start of the 13th century upon the settlement of the Turkish tribes known in English as the Ottomans. It expanded into three continents and thrived for some six centuries. The empire eventually conquered lands from modern-day Azerbaijan to Algeria and The Horn of Africa to the walls of Vienna. The Ottoman Empire was vast, powerful, and an extremely interesting case of east meets west.

Suleiman[]

Suleiman I, known as "The Magnificent," "The Legislator," and "The Grand Turk," was the caliph of Islam and the sultan of the Ottoman Empire, taking the reins of the Turkish kingdom in 1520 and ruling until his death in 1566. During his rule Suleiman greatly expanded the Empire's territory, earning the fear (and grudging admiration) of leaders across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Dawn of Man[]

Sully

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Blessings of God be upon you, oh Great Emperor Suleiman! Your power, wealth and generosity awe the world! Truly, are you called "Magnificent!" Your empire began in Bithynia, a small country in Eastern Anatolia in the 12th century. Taking advantage of the decline of the great Seljuk Sultanate of Rum, King Osman I of Bithynia expanded west into Anatolia. Over the next century, your subjects brought down the empire Byzantium, taking its holdings in Turkey and then the Balkans. In the mid 15th century, the Ottomans captured ancient Constantinople, gaining control of the strategic link between Europe and the Middle East. Your people’s empire would continue to expand for centuries, at its height, governing much of North Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

Mighty Suleiman, heed the call of your people! Bring your empire back to the height of its power and glory and once again the world will look upon your greatness with awe and admiration! Will you accept the challenge, great emperor? Will you build an empire that will stand the test of time?

Introduction: The Ottoman nation greets you, Stranger! I am Suleiman! (Osmanlı Ulusu sizi selamlar yabancı! Ben Süleyman!)

Defeat: This is terrible! I have been defeated! By my beard and belly, how could this have happened? (Korkunç! Mağlup oldum! Sakalım ve göbeğim aşkına, bu nasıl olabildi?)

Unique Attributes[]

The Ottomans (Suleiman)
Suleiman

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Barbary Corsairs

All melee naval units have the Prize Ships promotion, allowing them to capture defeated ships. -67% Gold cost for Naval unit maintenance.

Sipahi

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Sipahi (Lancer)
  • +1 Sight and +1 Movement
  • No movement cost to pillage
Janissary

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Janissary (Musketman)
  • +25% Combat Strength
  • Heals fully upon kills

The Ottomans (Suleiman)
Suleiman-0

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Tributary Empire

Internal Trade Routes produce 33% more Food and Production. Each puppet connected via Internal Trade Route yields +4 Gold and an additional +5 Faith if following a different religion than your capital.

Sipahi

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Sipahi (Lancer)
  • +1 Sight and +1 Movement
  • No movement cost to pillage
  • +25% Combat bonus vs Gunpowder units
  • Upgrades to Cavalry
  • +8% Production cost (200 vs 185)
Hammam

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Hammam (Garden)
  • +1 Happiness
  • 10% of Food is carried over after a new Citizen is born

City List
  1. Istanbul
  2. Edirne
  3. Ankara
  4. Bursa
  5. Konya
  6. Samsun
  7. Gaziantep
  8. Diyarbakir
  9. Izmir
  10. Kayseri
  11. Malatya
  12. Marsin
  13. Antalya
  14. Zonguldak
  15. Denizli
  16. Ordu
  17. Mugla
  18. Eskişehir
  19. Inebolu
  20. Sinop
  21. Adana
  22. Tarsus
  23. Artuin
  24. Bodrum
  25. Ereğli
  26. Silifke
  27. Sivas
  28. Amasya
  29. Marmaris
  30. Trabzon
  31. Erzurum
  32. Urfa
  33. Izmit
  34. Afyonkarhisar
  35. Bitlis
  36. Yalova
Spy List
  • Ibrahim
  • Bayezid
  • Sokollu
  • Mahmut
  • Uveys
  • Roxelana
  • Safiye
  • Hafsa
  • Kosem
  • Nurbanu
Ottoman

Music[]

Peace Theme War Theme
Civilization_5_OST_-_Suleiman_Peace_-_Ottoman_Empire_-_Ceddin_Deden

Civilization 5 OST - Suleiman Peace - Ottoman Empire - Ceddin Deden

Civilization_5_OST_-_Suleiman_War_-_Ottoman_Empire_-_Ceddin_Deden

Civilization 5 OST - Suleiman War - Ottoman Empire - Ceddin Deden

'Ceddin Deden' by Geoff Knorr 'Ceddin Deden' by Geoff Knorr

Mod Support[]

Events and Decisions[]

The Law Code of Suleiman[]

Suleiman is one of the greatest rulers in history. While the West knows him as Suleiman the Great or Magnificent, in his homeland he is called Kanuni - Lawgiver - thanks to his huge legal reforms and just rule. By codifying the secular laws, 'kanun', he lessened the importance of the rigid Muslim Shari'ah laws.

Requirement/Restrictions:

  • Player must be the Ottomans
  • Player must have at least 4 cities
  • May not be enacted before the Renaissance era
  • May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

  • 300  Culture
  • Magistrates

Rewards:

  • +1  Happiness for every City

Become a Gunpowder Empire[]

All our generals agree; gunpowder will revolutionize warfare. In order to ensure the Ottoman war machine remains the greatest, it is paramount that we commission for our army, muskets and bombards, and train our soldiers in their use, beginning our transition into a Gunpowder Empire.

Requirement/Restrictions:

  • Player must be the Ottomans
  • Must have researched Gunpowder
  • May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

  • 500  Gold
  • Magistrates

Rewards:

  • All Gunpowder and Siege Units receive +50% Combat Strength against Cities

Unique Cultural Influence[]

"Our people are now buying your fezzes and eating your doner kebab. I worry the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture."\

Full Credits List (JFD Revision)[]

Steam Workshop
Latest Version: v 5
Last Updated: May 2018


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