Cyrus (Civ6)

Cyrus II (c. 600 – 530 BC), commonly known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the largest empire in the world up to that point, stretching from the Mediterranean in the west to the Indus river in the east. His policies of religious and cultural tolerance and a degree of autonomy for local rulers allowed the empire to maintain stability despite its vast territory and multi-ethnic composition. He leads the Persians in Civilization VI.
Cyrus looks for juicy opportunities to expand his empire with quick strike surprise wars. Once captured, this new territory can be rapidly integrated into the Persian network of cities connected by a highly efficient road network.
== Intro ==
 Claim the crown, Cyrus, King of Persia, for you are the anointed one. With immortal soldiers, and an unwavering faith, you will conquer and rule the peoples of the world. You may see many alliances forming around you, but do not be fooled - such is an antiquated and weak way of navigating the world. Make no promise unless it aids you in achieving your goals.
== In-Game ==
Cyrus's unique agenda is Opportunist. He likes leaders who have declared Surprise Wars and dislikes leaders who have not.
His leader ability is Fall of Babylon. It gives all of his units a +2 bonus for 10 turns when he declares a Surprise War, reduces the warmongering and war weariness penalties he suffers for doing so, and removes yield penalties in cities he occupies (and, in Rise and Fall, provides them with +5 Loyalty per turn if they have a garrisoned unit). (In Gathering Storm, declaring a Surprise War only counts as a Formal War for the purpose of warmongering and .)
== Detailed Approach ==
Persia is at its strongest when it can build a tightly consolidated empire. Their bonuses to internal s make such an empire lucrative. Their Immortal unit and enhanced road network allow them to rapidly deploy effective defense forces against any threat. With bonuses from internal trade and the Pairidaeza, the Persians should be at or near the lead in civics in most games. It is only when Cyrus needs to expand this empire that he wants to strike outside this shell. Given his bonuses in surprise wars, watch out if you are bordering Persia!
== Lines ==
Cyrus is voiced by Arian Risbaf. He speaks Middle Persian, although it's very poorly presented because of bad pronunciation and grammar so broken that exact translation is not possible. Middle Persian being used is not historically accurate for Cyrus, since it came into being about 300 years after his reign; he should have spoken Old Persian instead.
=== Voiced ===
Codename 	Quote (English translation) 	Quote (Middle Persian) 	Notes
Agenda-based Approval 	I understand all too well, there are some opportunities one simply can't pass up. 	Nēk dānam kē jahiš hā hast, kē widardam mē tuwān. 	
Agenda-based Disapproval	If there's deception afoot, I prefer it when I am the one providing the intrigue. 	Agar frēb šāyad, xwāhēm kē pad dast ī man abāz bawēd. 	
Attacked 	Have you not heard the tales? The storied might of my armies? See for yourself. 	Afsānhā rā nēšenadīst-ēh, ayādgār ī spāh ī amāwand ī man? Raw ud wēn. 	
Declares War 	It is time I show your people how they might fare under a competent ruler. 	Nūn pad mardomān ī tō namāyēm, kē čiyōn azēr ī framān ī ādūg pādixšāy tuwān wāng dāštand. 	
Defeated 	So rarely have I seen this side of war. 	Ham nēmag ī kārzār saxt kam dīd ēstād hēm. 	
Greeting 	You stand before the great Cyrus of Persia. I'm sure we'll be become fast friends, at least for the time being. 	Tō, pēš ī kūruš ī wuzurg ī pārsī ēstāda ī. Dānēm kē zōd dōst šawēm, pad kāmistīh nūn rāy. 	
Quote from Civilopedia 	Do not be distressed by the slurs of our enemies, nor enticed by the praise of our allies. Trust in yourselves or no one at all.	Az garānī ī dušmanān ī amāh ranjūr mā bawēd, ud az āfarīn ī dōstān ī amāh halag mā bawēd. Abestān ō xwēš dārēd, mā abārīgān.	
=== Unvoiced ===
Delegation: I've sent a trade emissary to your kingdom with gifts of mirrored glass and pottery from our finest craftsmen. I'm sure you will treat my envoy with the same respect you've shown me?
Accepts Delegation from Player: I have personally welcomed your envoy to the kingdom of Persia. I can only hope for fruitful negotiations that best serve both our interests.
Accepts Player's Declaration of Friendship: We are always pleased to form strong friendships. Where would we be without our friends?
Rejects Player's Declaration of Friendship: Persia is always looking for trusted friends. When we can be sure you are one, we will be in touch.
Trade Deal Accepted: A reasonable offer.
Denounced by Player: It can only be with fear and ignorance that a declaration such as this could be made against the benevolent governance of Persia.
Denounces Player: We denounce everything you stand for! Persia seeks only to distance itself from you and your ways.
Too Many Troops Near His Border: I can only assume this show of force was undertaken by mistake. Should I expect a careful withdrawal from our borders momentarily?
Invitation to Capital: I've heard intriguing things about your capital. Perhaps a cultural exchange of some sort could be mutually beneficial?
Invitation to City: You should visit our nearby city my friend, bask in the splendor of Persia's artistry and grand architecture.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* Cyrus's voice artist, Arian Risbaf, also voices Nader Shah.
* Cyrus's leader ability and agenda both reference his conquest of Babylon.
* Cyrus's wristbands have the Firaxis logo on the golden studs.
* Cyrus had a direct relationship with one other leader in Civilization VI: he and Tomyris allegedly fought each other, with him being killed by her forces.
== Gallery ==
Cyrus splash (Civ6).jpg|Promotional image of Cyrus
Cyrus loadscreen R&F (Civ6).png|Cyrus on the loading screen (in Rise and Fall, prior to the February 2019 Update and the implementation of the Jersey System)
Cyrus loadscreen (Civ6).png|Cyrus on the loading screen (in Gathering Storm)
== Videos ==
thumb|center|300px|First Look: Persia
== Related achievements ==
== See also ==
* The Head of Cyrus (Civ6)
* Cyrus in other games
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