Gilgamesh (Civ6)

Gilgamesh is the main character of the Epic of Gilgamesh, an Akkadian poem based on earlier Sumerian sources that is considered the oldest known work of literature in history, which describes him as the demigod king of the city-state of Uruk. The general consensus is that the character was likely based on a historical king of Uruk that reigned sometime between 2800 and 2500 BC and was later deified. He leads the Sumerians in Civilization VI.
Gilgamesh is more valuable as an ally than any other leader in the game.
== Intro ==
 Much rests upon your shoulders, King Gilgamesh. Your own people, and many people of the world, look to you as leader. But you are more than a mere man, and the weight of the world will never cause you to waver. Encourage the people of Sumer to settle the fertile lands along rivers, and be sure to choose your allies carefully - for there will be many vying for a piece of your strength. Venture forth, for it is time to begin your epic tale.
== In-Game ==
Gilgamesh's unique agenda is Ally of Enkidu. He likes civilizations who are willing to form a long term alliance, and dislikes anyone denouncing or attacking his friends or allies.
His leader ability is Adventures of Enkidu. When he declares war on someone who is at war with one of his allies, it eliminates his warmonger penalties (or inflicting in Gathering Storm) and allows his units to share pillage rewards and combat experience with the closest allied unit within five tiles. In Rise and Fall, he also gains Alliance Points for fighting a common foe with his allies.
In the Heroes & Legends game mode, his leader ability is Legacy of Enkidu. He gains 25% when claiming Heroes, and his Heroes have 20% longer Lifespan.
== Detailed Approach ==
As the first civilization in recorded history, Sumeria shines right out of the gate. Their War-Carts and Ziggurats are buildable from the very first turn, and Gilgamesh's special ability (based on fighting joint wars) comes early too, unlocking with the Foreign Trade civic. Gilgamesh will build War-Carts and get out hunting Barbarian Camps early, so he can take advantage of his Epic Quest ability. He will also scatter the edges of nearby Rivers with Ziggurats to push forward early in and . Other civilizations will be tempted to ally with Gilgamesh to gain the Adventures with Enkidu bonus while fighting joint wars. With a quick start and a few successful joint wars, Sumeria should be able to move into a dominant position they can maintain to victory.
== Lines ==
Gilgamesh is voiced by Jorge Badillo Galván. He speaks Old Akkadian rather than Sumerian, although he does refer to Sumer with the Sumerian term ki-en-gi. 
=== Voiced ===
Codename 	Quote (English translation) 	Quote (Akkadian) 	Notes
Agenda-based Approval 	You are a good friend and ally. Gilgamesh will remember this. 	Ibrum u ayyalutim um atta! Gilgameš iḫassas. 	
Agenda-based Disapproval	If you harm my friends, you will face the might of Uruk; this I promise you. 	šumma ibrīya taḫabbal, emūk Uruk tamaḫḫar, anniam pî amma nādin! 	
Attacked 	I will enjoy hearing your last breath when you witness the destruction of your people. 	Kaša kaša mar iltīm ke tu takiyaḫḫab. (Laughs.) 	
Declares War 	Why do I fight? Because I can... because Inanna demands it. Now you will know the power of Sumer! 	Gilgameš ustanimba? Akanni Gilgameš iḫḫaššalka! 	
Defeated 	What treachery did this to me? No, what evil? 	Mînum sartum īpušam, ul mînum lemnum? 	
Greeting 	I am Gilgamesh of Sumeria and King of Uruk. Do not be afraid… I am good to my friends. 	Gilgameš ša KI.EN.GI u šar Uruk anāku. Lā taddar, ana ibrīya ṭîbāku. 	KI.EN.GI is properly pronounced in Sumerian as "Kengir". This word is also a misreading: it is a sumerogram, or a logogram that stands for a word in Sumerian but is meant to be read in Akkadian, so it should be read as "Šumeru" instead.
Quote from Civilopedia 	The artistic mouth recites words; the harsh mouth brings litigation; the sweet mouth gathers sweet herbs.	Pûm nukkulum awātam iqabi; pûm dannatum dinam iwarru; pûm ţîbum šāmi ţîbutim issip.	This is a quote from the Instructions of Shuruppak, verses 103-105.
=== Unvoiced ===
Delegation: The delegation of Gilgamesh brings you gifts of Sumerian jewelry, and lyres from Ur. Will you accept them into your city?
Accepts Delegation from Player: Gilgamesh has received your tributes and your envoy. He will let them enter Uruk.
Rejects Delegation from Player: I think not.
Accepts Player's Declaration of Friendship: Gilgamesh is happy to accept your friendship. Let the world know you are my sworn friend!
Rejects Player's Declaration of Friendship: Gilgamesh is no friend to you.
Requests Declaration of Friendship: All the world knows of my generosity to my friends. Let us then be friends, not enemies.
Player Accepts Declaration of Friendship: Thank you!
Player Rejects Declaration of Friendship: Are you mad?
Trade Deal Accepted: Thank you!
Denounced by Player: Hah! Gilgamesh is stronger than your false words.
Denounces Player: Let the world hear my words: you are as treacherous as Ishtar.
Too Many Troops Near His Border: Gilgamesh will tear your army apart with his own hands if you do not move them.
Invitation to Capital: None may pass the wells of Uruk without my permission, but I will tell you of it, if you tell me of your capital.
Invitation to City: The glory of Sumer is yours to see, if you wish: an ancient tradition of arts and sciences, Ziggurats too great to behold!
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* Gilgamesh's diplomacy screen shows his palace entrance with two lamassu statues by the doorway.
* Gilgamesh's leader ability and agenda both reference his close relationship with Enkidu, his rival-turn-lover from the Epic of Gilgamesh.
* Gilgamesh is the only leader whose leader ability changes depending on the game mode.
* Provided he existed, Gilgamesh would be by far the oldest leader in Civilization VI and its expansions. If legends about him are to be believed, he was already dead in 1800 BC, which would make him at least 3800 years old.
== Gallery ==
Civ 6 Gilgamesh splash.jpg|Promotional image of Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh loadscreen (Civ6).png|Gilgamesh on the loading screen
== Videos ==
thumb|center|300px|First Look: Sumeria
== Related achievements ==
== See also ==
* Gilgamesh in other games
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