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Benin (Brave New World)

Adds Benin to the base game.

The Benin or Edo Empire was a large pre-colonial African state in what is now modern Nigeria; centered on the ♥♥♥♥♥ River Delta. While it existed, the Benin Empire was an economic and political power that unified a large number of West African ethnic groups. At their height, the traditional city walls of Benin City are understood to have been one of the largest earthworks in not only Africa, but the world. Today, Benin's cultural legacy survives through the world famous Benin Bronzes, as well as the Oba of Benin who serves as the symbolic leader of the Edo people.

This is an update to my Gods and Kings mod which can be found here: Benin (Gods and Kings).

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Note:
- This civilization requires the Brave New World expansion.
- Updates will most likely break saves. Do not update unless you are ready to start a new game.

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Leader: Ewuare

UA: Shield of the Warrior King: The Defensive Strength of your Cities is increased by 15% and your Capital starts with Walls already constructed. Land units adjacent to an Iya heal +8 HP every turn regardless of previous action.

UU: Isienmwenro: Replaces Pikeman. Ignores enemy Zone of Control. +25% Flank Attack Bonus. +1 Movement if it begins its turn adjacent to an enemy Unit.

UI: Iya: +25% Tile Defense. +1 Gold and +1 Production if built adjacent to a City. +1 Gold and +1 Production after Industrialization is Researched. May only be built on (Grass, Plains, Tundra) Flatlands. May not be built on Resources.

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Credits:
- Iya improvement graphic and icon by Leugi.
- Leader screen and icon, Isienmwenro icon by JanBoruta.
- Isienmwenro unit graphic from JTitan's Songhai Pikeman[forums.civfanatics.com].
- Benin peace and war music taken from the "Rise of Nations" soundtrack.
- All code and art otherwise not listed created by Tomatekh (primary author).