Phantagonist’s Zhu Houcong (Jiajing Emperor)
Explore a New Dimension of Chinese Leadership in Civilization VI with Zhu Houcong
Delve into the rich tapestry of Sid Meier’s Civilization VI with the introduction of Zhu Houcong, the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. This meticulously crafted mod offers a unique and engaging alternate leader for the Chinese civilization, bringing a distinct playstyle and strategic depth to your empire-building endeavors. Prepare to manage your empire with a focus on faith, production, and specialized military might, offering a fresh perspective on commanding the Chinese people.
The Reign of Zhu Houcong
This mod introduces Zhu Houcong as a compelling alternative leader for China, complete with a suite of unique abilities and units designed to reshape your gameplay experience. His leadership style emphasizes a blend of spiritual devotion and economic prowess, rewarding careful planning and district development.
Rule from the Western Garden: A Faith-Driven Economy
Zhu Houcong’s signature ability, “Rule from the Western Garden,” introduces a fascinating dynamic between your treasury and your faith generation. All gold within your treasury is converted into Faith when founding a Religion or when utilizing the Evangelize Belief action, encouraging a strong early push for religious dominance. Furthermore, cities blessed with the presence of a Governor receive a substantial boost to their Production. Specifically, Holy Sites and Commercial Hubs, along with their associated buildings, gain a 100% Production bonus. This bonus is further enhanced when your Governor titles match your district count, granting an additional Trade Route capacity and unlocking the ability for Builders to replace standard Farm resources with Silk Plantations, a valuable commodity for trade and luxury.
The Mandarin Duck Formation: A Renaissance Powerhouse
When Zhu Houcong leads China, players will gain access to the unique Renaissance-era unit, the Mandarin Duck Formation. Replacing the standard Pike and Shot, this unit boasts increased Movement, allowing for greater tactical flexibility on the battlefield. It also excels in close combat, eschewing penalties against melee units for a +5 Combat Strength bonus when engaging them. This bonus is amplified when adjacent to another Mandarin Duck Formation or the Crouching Tiger unit, creating formidable defensive or offensive formations.
Behind the Curtain: An Agenda of Diplomacy
Zhu Houcong’s agenda, “Behind the Curtain,” favors peaceful relations and open communication. He approves of civilizations that engage in sharing information, provided they are not engaging in widespread pillaging. This encourages a diplomatic approach, rewarding players who foster trust and mutual understanding.
Key features of this mod include:
* A unique leader for China: Zhu Houcong (Jiajing Emperor).
* “Rule from the Western Garden” ability: Converts Gold to Faith, boosts Production for Holy Sites and Commercial Hubs with Governors, and unlocks Silk Plantation replacement.
* Unique Unit: Mandarin Duck Formation, a more mobile and combat-effective Renaissance unit.
* “Behind the Curtain” agenda: Rewards diplomatic relations and shared knowledge.
* Compatibility with “Phantagonist’s Chinese Dynasty Uniques” for an enhanced Ming Dynasty experience.
This mod requires the Gathering Storm and Rise and Fall expansions for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.