Pericles (Civ6)

Pericles (c. 495 – 429 BC) was a prominent Greek statesman, orator, and general who led Athens from roughly 461 BC until his death. His many military, political, and cultural achievements have led to this period being considered the Golden Age of Athens, becoming known as the Age of Pericles. He leads the Greeks in Civilization VI.
Who better to be master of the civic side of life than the Greeks? As an Athenian, Pericles can use the power and flexibility of the civics system to set up for any kind of victory.
== Intro ==
 Your mastery of the spoken word is a gift of great value, silver-tongued Pericles, leader of the Greeks. Through it you can attract the devotion of a league of states, surrounding yourself with their glory. Establish cultural sites along the rocky shores of Greece to unite your people behind your strong governance. If all goes well the Sirens will sing of the Age of Pericles!
== In-Game ==
Pericles' unique agenda is Delian League. He likes leaders that are not competing for the same city-state allegiance, and dislikes leaders that are directly competing for city-state allegiance.
His leader ability is Surrounded by Glory. It grants increased for each city-state that Pericles is the Suzerain of.
== Detailed Approach ==
Leading Greece, Pericles is able to lead the early game in output by allying city-states, or putting an Acropolis on a hill right in the center of his city's districts and wonders. Coupled with a free Wildcard Policy slot, Greece is the government power player throughout the game. Researching the civics that boost their victory strategy, they will have a full slate of Policies in place to help them along the way. The government system is flexible to support any victory path, though a Culture Victory is an easy fit for Greece.
== Lines ==
Pericles is voiced by Konstantinos Stelloudis. He speaks the Attic dialect of Ancient Greek.
=== Voiced ===
Codename 	Quote (English translation) 	Quote (Attic Greek)	Notes
Agenda-based Approval 	You are wise to leave our neighboring city-state to us. 	Σαφῶς σε λεπεῖν τὴν προσχώρην πόλιν πρὸς ἡμῶν.
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Safós se lepeín tín proschórin pólin prós imón.	
Agenda-based Disapproval	That city is ours. I would suggest you don't interfere. 	Εκείνη πόλις ή ημετέρα εστίν. Παραινώ σοι μή πολυγραγμονείν.
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Ekeíni pólis í imetéra estín. Parainó soi mí polygragmoneín.	
Attacked 	Soldiers are not like trees. When they are destroyed, they are not so easily replaced. 	Οἱ στρατιῶται οὐχ ὁμοῖοι τοῖς δένδροις. ὅτε ὀλλυνται, οὐ ῥᾳδίως κατάγωνται.
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Oi stratiótai ouch omoíoi toís déndrois. óte ollyntai, ou radíos katágontai.	This line is based on his quote from Parallel Lives by Plutarch: "Trees, when they are lopped and cut, grow up again in a short time but men, being once lost, cannot easily be recovered."wikisource:Plutarch's Lives (Clough)/Life of Pericles#33:4 The Greek version, however, doesn't match the original.
Declares War 	This is for the greater good. You will understand...in time. 	Τούτον ἐστί τοῦ μεγίστου καλοῦ ἕνεκα. Μαθήσει...εν χρόνω.
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Toúton estí toú megístou kaloú éneka. Mathísei...en chróno.	
Defeated 	You may have defeated us, but what we leave behind is woven into the lives of others. 	Ημάς νενίκηκας. Αλλά τά λοιπά τά υφαίνεται εν ταις ψυχαίς των άλλων.
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Imás neníkikas. Allá tá loipá tá yfaínetai en tais psychaís ton állon.	This line is based on his quote "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others," which is likely a modern paraphrasing of a longer passage from Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, II.43.3.wikiquote:Pericles#Quotes
Greeting 	Hello, I am Pericles of Athens and I greet you on behalf of the Democracy. I trust you'll let me conduct my business with these neutral parties? 	χαῖρε, ὁ Περικλῆς τῶν Ἀθηνῶν εἰμι, καὶ δειξιοῦμαι σε ὑπέρ τῆς δημοκρατίας.
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Chaíre, o Periklís tón Athinón eimi, kaí deixioúmai se ypér tís dimokratías.	Pericles doesn't say "I trust you'll let me conduct my business with these neutral parties" in his dialogue - these words appear only in the subtitles.
Quote from Civilopedia 	Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you. (lit. "The chief penalty is to be governed by someone worse if a man will not himself hold office and rule.")	Δε ζημίας μεγίστη τό υπό πονηρότερου άρχεσθαι, εάν μη αυτός εθέλη άρχειν.
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De zimías megísti tó ypó poniróterou árchesthai, eán mi aftós ethéli árchein.	The line in English is a quote widely attributed to him, but no sources exist on that. Most probably it's based on Pericles' Funeral Oration from History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides: "Our public men have, besides politics, their private affairs to attend to, and our ordinary citizens, though occupied with the pursuits of industry, are still fair judges of public matters; for, unlike any other nation, regarding him who takes no part in these duties not as unambitious but as useless."wikisource:History of the Peloponnesian War/Book 2#2:40 The line in Greek is an exact quote from Plato's Republic.wikiquote:Republic (Plato)#Book I
=== Unvoiced ===
Delegation: We have sent you a delegation bearing gifts. Don't be alarmed, there's no large wooden horse involved.
Accepts Delegation From Player: The people happily received your delegation and gifts. Thank you.
Player Accepts Delegation: Excellent!
Accepts Player's Declaration of Friendship: On behalf of the Democracy, I accept your friendship.
Rejects Player's Declaration of Friendship: No, we will not be friends until you can prove it by deed, or convince us otherwise.
Requests Declaration of Friendship: Let's put our differences aside for a moment, shall we? Friendship is more important than petty politics.
Player Accepts Declaration of Friendship: Thank you!
Denounced by Player: All leaders incur hatred and unpopularity; if one has a great aim to pursue, this burden of envy must be accepted.
Denounces Player: Tyrants such as you are abominations. Your people will know the truth of my words.
Invitation to Capital: Athens is a glorious metropolis. What is your capital like? Come, let's exchange information.
Invitation to City: Would you care to visit our nearby metropolis? We could debate politics before enjoying the theatre.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* Pericles' diplomacy screen shows a view of the Acropolis of Athens.
* Pericles' leader ability is a direct translation of his name, while his leader agenda references a coalition of Greek city-states that met in Delos (and later Athens).
* Pericles is always seen wearing his Corinthian helmet and carrying a satchel and a scroll.
*This marks the second time Pericles has led the Greeks in the Civilization franchise; the other time being in Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
== Gallery ==
Civ6 splash Pericles.jpg|Promotional image of Pericles
Pericles loadscreen (Civ6).png|Pericles on the loading screen
Pericles Bust.jpg|A marble bust of Pericles (which appears to have inspired his in-game model)
== Videos ==
thumb|center|300px|First Look: Greece (Pericles)
== Related achievements ==
== References ==
== See also ==
* Pericles in other games
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