Poundmaker (Civ6)

Pîhtokahanapiwiyin (1842 – 4 July 1886), better known as Poundmaker, was a Plains Cree chief, known for his steadfast defense of his people's interests in their negotiations with the government of Canada, and his fostering of peace between the Cree and the Canadian government. He leads the Cree in Civilization VI: Rise and Fall.
The Cree are incredibly powerful in the early game, while their talents in trade propel their early advantages into the future.
== Intro ==
 Poundmaker, you bear the fate of the Cree without complaint. None doubt the skill of your warriors, but they rely upon your wisdom—striking your enemies does no good if you cannot protect your homes. As the world changes in unexpected ways, your alliances will bind you to a lasting future. Those who stand alone die alone.
== In-Game ==
Poundmaker's unique agenda is Iron Confederacy. He tries to establish as many alliances as possible, and dislikes civilizations that don't establish alliances.
His leader ability is Favorable Terms. It allows all types of alliances to provide Shared Visibility, and rewards him with extra and for receiving and sending s depending on the number of Camps and Pastures at the destination.
== Detailed Approach ==
Choosing which military unit to train first isn't a difficult choice for the Cree. The Okihtcitaw starts the game with a free , giving them an exploration advantage over all other civilizations. Combined with a stronger combat strength, it's almost unnecessary to build Warriors to protect your first cities. Quickly researching the Pottery technology is also an obvious choice for the Cree, gaining an early trade route to send to a foreign city you've inevitably found with your unique reconnaissance units, and grabbing territory along the way. Poundmaker is a superior trader and negotiator; making favorable trades to cities with Camps and Pastures only increases his proceeds. Using friendly alliances to gain visibility in the world is extremely valuable in the mid and late game, when you need to see what your opponents are up to.
== Lines ==
Poundmaker is voiced by John Bearchild. He speaks Cree.
=== Voiced ===
Codename 	Quote (English translation) 	Quote (Cree)	Notes
Agenda-based Approval 	I have great respect for those who declare their friendships to the world. 	? 	
Agenda-based Disapproval	Choose your friendships wisely—but you must choose. 	ᑿᔭᐢᐠ ᓇᐘᓲ ᑭᐑᒌᐚᑲᓇᐠ᙮ ᒫᑲ ᐳᑯ ᑕᐚᓇᐘᓲᐣᑮᐣ᙮
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Kwayask nawasô kiwîcîwâkanak. Mâka poko tawânawasônkîn.	
Attacked 	You could have found another way. Now, your regrets will be measured in blood. 	ᑯᑕᐠ ᑮᑿᔾ ᑭᑫᑑᑕᒪᐣ᙮ ᒦᐦᑵᐤ ᑭᑲᑯᒋᑎᐸᐦᐃᑲᐣ
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Kotak kîkway kiketôtaman. Mîhkwew kikakoci-tipahikan.	
Declares War 	I do not care to inflict the terrors of war upon you—but justice requires it. 	? 	
Defeated 	Had I wanted war, I would not be here now. You did not catch me. I gave myself up.	ᑮᐢᐱᐣ ᑭᓅᐦᑌᓅᑎᓂᑭᔮᐣ᙮ ᓇᒨᔭ ᑭᑮᑳᐦᑎᓈᐚᐤ᙮ ᓂᑮᐸᑭᑎᓂᓱᐣ᙮
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Kîspin kinôhtenôtinikiyân. Namôya kikîkâhtinâwâw. Nikîpakitinison.	This line is based off a quote from a letter written by Poundmaker given to Louis Riel, the founder of Manitoba, after his defeat at the Battle of Batoche.
Greeting 	I am Poundmaker, and I represent the Cree. May there always be peace between us. 	? 	
Quote from Civilopedia 	If I had wronged you, I would never have come to meet you. 	? 	
=== Unvoiced ===
Delegation: My people send you gifts—buffalo robes and pimihkan. With these you will last through winter.
Accepts a Delegation: My people welcomed your delegation to our council fires.
Rejects a Delegation: No, my people do not wish for gifts such as these.
Player Accepts a Delegation: Excellent!
Accepts Declaration of Friendship: I am happiest making peace between nations. Friendship between our people brings me joy.
Rejects Declaration of Friendship: It is good that you wish to be friends with the Cree, but my people are not ready. Not now.
Requests Declaration of Friendship: The Cree are ready to welcome you as friends. Please, I ask of you, honor their trust.
Player Accepts Declaration of Friendship: Good, good.
Player Rejects Declaration of Friendship: This is not what I wanted.
Accepts a Trade Deal: I see the wisdom in this. Agreed.
Rejects a Trade Deal: A fool would accept this. I am no fool.
Denounced by Player: Your word is worthless, your people go astray, and you have no friends who will stand by you.
Denounces Player: I swear to protect my people from the likes of you. Your lies pollute the air. You live only to steal.
Invitation to Capital: Come and see where my people live, and show us where you call home.
Invitation to City: I invite you to come as my guest and see how the Cree live.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* Poundmaker's diplomacy screen shows a frozen tundra with a lake and some trees and buffaloes in the background.
* Poundmaker's leader ability references his role in the negotiations of Treaty 6 between Canada and the Cree, while his leader agenda is named after the political and military alliance between multiple Plains Indian groups.
* Poundmaker's Cree name is also one of the potential Cree city names.
* Poundmaker's inclusion in the game drew criticism from some members of the Poundmaker Cree Nation, who felt that being included in a game partially based on expansion and conquest misrepresented his values, and criticized Firaxis for not formally approaching community elders, though they also praised his positive portrayal and hoped his inclusion would draw attention to the, at the time ongoing, efforts to exonerate him.Poundmaker Cree Nation not happy with chief's portrayal in Civilization video game CBC News, Retrieved July 21, 2022
== Gallery ==
File:Poundmaker promotional art (Civ6).jpg|Promotional image of Poundmaker
File:Poundmaker loadscreen (Civ6).png|Poundmaker on the loading screen (in Gathering Storm)
File:Poundmaker Photo.png|An 1885 photograph of Poundmaker from the National Archives of Canada (which appears to have inspired his in-game model)
== Videos ==
thumb|center|300px|First Look: Cree
== Related achievements ==
== References ==
== See also ==
* Poundmaker in other games
== External links ==
* https://www.civilization.com/news/entries/civilization-vi-rise-and-fall-poundmaker-leads-the-cree-nation
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