Cleopatra (Civ6)/Ptolemaic

Cleopatra VII Philopator (69 – 12 August 30 BC) was the last active pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt. Seeking to maintain Egypt's independence at a time of increased Roman expansionism, she aligned herself with powerful Roman generals such as Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, and thus became a key figure in the civil war that led to the end of the Roman Republic and the start of the Roman Empire. She leads the Egyptians in Civilization VI.
 and flow down the great Nile River while playing as Ptolemaic Cleopatra.
This is one of Cleopatra's two alternate personas, the other being Egyptian Cleopatra.
== Intro ==
 There will be those who underestimate you, but you are cunning and full of tricks, Queen Cleopatra. Your charm will establish indestructible alliances with the strongest leaders of the world. Keep your friends close by your side and you will find yourself untouchable, with the glory of Egypt primed to win over the world.
== In-Game ==
Cleopatra's unique agenda is Basilike Ge. She likes civilizations with high output and dislikes those with low output.
Her leader ability is Arrival of Hapi. Resources on Floodplains receive 1 and , and Floodplains inside her territory grant adjacent tiles +1 Appeal instead of -1.
== Detailed Approach ==
Make sure you settle cities with lots of Rivers and Floodplains when playing as Ptolemaic Cleopatra. Settling next to rivers with her leading Egypt provide everything a civilization that stands the test of time needs: , , , and Appeal. The Iteru ability gives and protection from Floods on these river-adjacent cities as well. Her leader ability gives , Appeal, and for river cities. Even more for river cities is found if you can solve the riddle of the Sphinx (that is to say, by constructing them). Culture Victory is Cleopatra’s main focus with coming from the Sphinx and her leader ability.
== Lines ==
Cleopatra is voiced by Nirvana Hisham. She speaks Middle Egyptian (with modern Egyptological pronunciation ignoring the original vowels, rather than a reconstructed pronunciation of the language), the best-documented stage of the ancient Egyptian language, which was anachronistically used between 2000 and 1300 BC. Realistically, she would have spoken Koine Greek, her native language and the official language of Ptolemaic Egypt's courts. She was also fluent in Demotic, the form of Egyptian used during the 1st century BC.
=== Voiced ===
Codename 	Quote (English translation) 	Quote (Middle Egyptian) 	Notes
Agenda-based Approval 	All of our grand divine aspirations begin with a bit of bread, is it not so? 	 Iu mei i em rimatshauwtjiyu em paï ter. Entek is wa enimiyu yem. 	The voiceovers for the Ptolemaic persona's Agenda-based Approval and Disapproval lines are identical to those for the Egyptian persona; only the subtitles are different.
Agenda-based Disapproval	I hear your people make a porridge of ashes and twigs. Tell me, is that true? 	 Entek nen shahu er he per en bakh paï en. Paï ek nesha hesi. 	The voiceovers for the Ptolemaic persona's Agenda-based Approval and Disapproval lines are identical to those for the Egyptian persona; only the subtitles are different.
Attacked 	Hah! Osiris will be pleased to welcome my enemies. 	Argh. Eyuse hotep tu Oseris, heri naï heftju. 	
Declares War 	I have had enough with you. May Amun Ra guide us! 	Iu em-'a paï meh en-ek! Seshem Amun-Ra en-en! 	
Defeated 	Egypt is lost. If I can't embrace my love, I will embrace the asps. 	Iu Kemet nehuti, Ir nen seheni es paï merer seheni en ahut! 	
Greeting 	I am Isis reborn, I am the living Nile, I am Cleopatra and an ally, if you are worthy.	Inek Iset, Isis, heperti sep-sen, Inek Kliwopatra hena henemeset ir iwek shawu.	She calls herself Isis twice here - once in Egyptian (Iset) and then in Greek (Isis).
Quote from Civilopedia 	All strange and terrible events are welcome, but comforts we despise. 	Ï ipotep ter hepep hena, ne ha neb ye set fehen hotepu. 	This is a quote from William Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra.
=== Unvoiced ===
Delegation: My diplomatic delegation brings you a small gift of papyrus from the New Isis. Welcome them as you would welcome me.
Delegation Accepted: Excellent!
Accepts Player's Delegation: I received your offerings to the New Isis from your trade delegation. I will remember your kindness.
Rejects Player's Delegation: Maybe next time?
Accepts Player's Declaration of Friendship: Very well. I only hope you are more a Mark Anthony than a Brutus.
Rejects Player's Declaration of Friendship: Hah! I have counted Caesars and Pharaohs among my companions, what makes you think you are worthy?
Request Declaration of Friendship: Many would kill for my friendship. It's a generous offer, but I offer it to you. What is your answer?
Denounced by Player: You dare insult the New Isis?!? You will regret this!
Denounces Player: You are worse than Brutus and Cassius combined. The world will know the truth!
Too Many Troops Near Her Border: Like the Eye of Ra, I see all. Did you think I would not notice your army at my borders? I would suggest you move them.
Invitation to Capital: Alexandria is the home of Pharaohs, my home. I can tell you more if you tell me of your capital.
Invitation to City: We have a city nearby. Would you like to visit? I'd like to introduce you to our boardgame, Senet.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* Cleopatra's in-game appearance is more similar to her appearance in modern media, such as her portrayal in films by actresses like Vivien Leigh and Elizabeth Taylor, than in available records, where she was described as having a large, hooked nose and plump features.
* Cleopatra had a direct relationship with one other leader in Civilization VI: she and Julius Caesar were lovers.
** Additionally, she's a descendant of Ptolemy I Soter, a general of Alexander who succeeded him as Pharaoh of Egypt.
* Ptolemaic Cleopatra's leader ability is named after the Egyptian god Hapi, who personified the annual flooding of the Nile, while her agenda is a term in Greek, used to refer to farmland owned by the monarchy, meaning "royal lands."
* Cleopatra's diplomacy screen shows the Nile River with the Pyramids on the horizon.
* This persona emphasizes Cleopatra's heritage as a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, who were ethnically Macedonian Greeks.
== Gallery ==
Cleopatra (Ptolemaic) Promo (Civ6).jpg|Promotional image of Ptolemaic Cleopatra
Cleopatra (Ptolemaic) loadscreen (Civ6).png|Cleopatra (Ptolemaic) on the loading screen
== Videos ==
thumb|center|300px|Persona Spotlight: Cleopatra (Ptolemaic)
== Related achievements ==
== See also ==
* Cleopatra, Lich Queen of the Nile (Civ6)
* Cleopatra in other games
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