Seondeok (Civ6)

Seondeok (c. 595~610 – 17 February 647) was queen of Silla from 632 until her death, known for her patronage of science, art and religion, as well as for forging an alliance with China that secured Silla's superiority over its rival kingdoms and led to the unification of Korea after her death. She leads the Koreans in Civilization VI: Rise and Fall.
For Korea, the pursuit of has many benefits, in addition to being the most technologically advanced civilization in the world.
== Intro ==
 Queen Seondeok, the stars reveal you lead Korea to greatness. Build Seowons to educate your people, for the secrets of the world are theirs to uncover. For those who would steal your knowledge, treat them to a rain of rocket propelled fire from your Hwacha. Reach for the heavens, shrewd queen, and your people will reach with you.
== In-Game ==
Seondeok's unique agenda is Cheomseongdae. She focuses on increasing her empire's output and dislikes civilizations with low output.
Her leader ability is Hwarang. It provides her cities with an established Governor +3% and +3% for each promotion that Governor has.
== Detailed Approach ==
Korea's unique science , the Seowon, is going to be your most powerful asset, so completing the Writing technology early is essential in getting ahead of the competition. Plan its location carefully to take advantage of its benefits. Isolate the Seowon away from other districts to maximize the boost and gain additional and yields by placing Farms and Mines adjacent to this district. Combining these two benefits strategically will greatly improve your city output. Don't ignore advancement, as gaining Governors to place in your cities provides an additional yield boost to your empire. You are very likely to want to appoint a Governor for each of your primary cities.
== Lines ==
Seondeok is voiced by Seungwon Lee. She speaks Korean. She also refers to Korea as "Hanguk," which is an anachronism: this name did not enter widespread use until the 20th century and nowadays is typically used by South Koreans. During her time, she'd probably have used "Samhan."
=== Voiced ===
Codename 	Quote (English translation) 	Quote (Korean)	Notes
Agenda-based Approval 	Your mastery of creation's secrets is the envy of my people. (lit. "My people greatly envy you for mastering the mysteries of creation.") 	내 백성은 창조의 신비를 통달한 당신을 매우 부러워합니다.
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Nae baekseong-eun changjo-ui sinbi-reul tongdalhan dangsin-eul mae'u bureoweohamnida.	
Agenda-based Disapproval	While others reach for the heavens, you claw at the dirt. (lit. "You are digging while others are moving towards the sky.") 	다른 이들이 하늘을 향해 나아갈 때에 당신은 땅을 파고 있습니다.
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Dareun ideur-i haneur-eul hyanghae na'agal ttae-e dangsin-eun ttang-eul pago isseumnida.	
Attacked 	Your defeat shall be swift … your people, forgotten. This I have foreseen. (lit. "I foresee that your defeat will be swift and your nation will be forgotten.")	내가 예견하노니, 당신의 패배는 빠르고 민족은 잊혀질 것입니다.
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Nae-ga yegyeonhanoni, dangsin-ui paebae-neun ppareugo minjog-eun icheojil geosimnida.	
Declares War 	The stars predict your defeat. You cannot argue with the heavens. (lit. "The stars foretell your defeat. Heaven cannot be denied.") 	별들이 당신의 패배를 예견합니다. 하늘의 뜻은 거절할 수 없습니다.
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Byeoldeur-i dangsin-ui paebae-reul yegyeonhamnida. Haneur-ui tteus-eun geojeolhal su eopsseumnida.	
Defeated 	I foresaw my own end, but not that Korea would share my fate. (lit. "I foresaw my death, but Korea's fate would be different.") 	나는 내 죽음을 예견했지만, 한국의 운명은 다를 것입니다.
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Na-neun nae jugeum-eul yegyeonhaetjiman, Hangug-ui unmyeong-eun da-reul geosimnida.	This alludes to her actual historical prophecy as to her own death, mentioned as one of the three key prophecies Seondeok made in Samguk yusa.
Greeting 	I, Seondeok of Korea, acknowledge you. Our meeting was foreseen. 	나, 한국의 선덕여왕은, 당신을 인정합니다. 우리의 만남은 예견되었습니다.
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Na, Hangug-ui Seondeong-yeowang-eun, dangsin-eul injeonghamnida. Uri-ui mannam-eun yegyeon-dwe'eosseumnida.	
Quote from Civilopedia 	A flower without fragrance draws notice, but not interest. (lit. "Unscented flowers get attention, but they don't get interest.") 	향이 없는 꽃은 주목은 받지만, 관심을 받을 수 없습니다.
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Hyang-i eomneun kkoch-eun jumog-eun batjiman, gwansim-eul bad-eul su eopsseumnida.	The quote references an event described in the Samguk yusa (written in Classical Chinese, which was used by literate Koreans at the time of its composition), a collection of Korean myths and legends, in which Seondeok, after receiving a painting of three peony flowers alongside peony seeds from Emperor Taizong of China, correctly predicted that the flowers would have no scent, because the painting did not depict any butterflies or bees flying around the flowers. Thus, peonies came to represent Seondeok's wisdom and insight.
=== Unvoiced ===
Delegation: Please accept our delicious yukpo. The soy keeps the beef tender and flavorful.
Player Accepts a Delegation: Excellent!
Accepts a Delegation: We are grateful to receive your delegation. We welcome the gifts you provided.
Refuses a Delegation: Korea is wary of receiving a gift until we know the intentions of its benefactor.
Accepts Declaration of Friendship: Korea gladly accepts your declaration. I was about to ask the same of you.
Refuses Declaration of Friendship: I cannot accept your declaration. To do so would cause more trouble for Korea than it's worth.
Requests Declaration of Friendship: I feel I must declare Korea's friendship with your people. With your agreement, of course.
Player Accepts Declaration of Friendship: How wonderful.
Player Rejects Declaration of Friendship: It is not to be, then.
Accepts Trade Deal: An appealing offer. Korea shall agree.
Refuses Trade Deal: Thank you, but I cannot agree.
Denounced by Player: Korea has done nothing to deserve your vile insults! But now, perhaps we shall.
Denounces Player: You are the ocean's offal—your stink clings to everything you touch.
Invitation to Capital: I will provide directions to our capital, should you reciprocate.
Invitation to City: You must visit our capital. Our seowon are the finest examples of scientific and political thought.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* Seondeok appears in the Rise and Fall announcement trailer.
* Seondeok's appearance in the final version of the game is different from her appearance in the early builds and promotional materials, which depicted her with darker skin and a rounder face.
* A YouTube video posted by 2K Asia states that Seondeok was voiced by Yuri Seo. This has resulted in some uncertainty about who actually voiced the character.
* Seondeok's leader ability is named after the Flowering Knights of Silla, while her leader agenda references the "star-gazing tower" in Gyeongju, which was constructed under her reign.
== Gallery ==
File:Seondeok from Rise and Fall trailer (Civ6).jpg|Seondeok as portrayed by the daughter in the Rise and Fall announcement trailer
File:Seondeok promotional art (Civ6).png|Promotional image of Seondeok
File:Seondeok loadscreen (Civ6).png|Seondeok on the loading screen (in Gathering Storm)
File:Queen Seondeok Painting.jpg|Imaginary portrait of Seondeok painted in 1990 (which appears to have inspired her in-game model)
== Videos ==
thumb|center|300px|First Look: Korea
== Related achievements ==
== See also ==
* Seondeok in other games
== External links ==
* https://www.civilization.com/news/entries/civilization-vi-rise-and-fall-queen-seondeok-leads-korea
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