Ethiopian (Civ5)

The Ethiopian people represent a civilization in Civilization V: Gods & Kings. They were included again in Civilization V: Brave New World.
* Symbol: Lion of Judah with crown and cross scepter
* Musical Theme: Traditional Melody Fragments/Selassie's National Anthem (composed by Michael Curran, orchestrated by Geoff Knorr)
* Music Set: Middle East and Africa
* Architecture: Middle Eastern
* Spy Names: Mulu Ken, Wendimu, Li'ol, Demeke, Mulu Alem, Abebech, Zema, Mihret, Kebedech, Alemnesh
* Preferred Religion: Christianity () or Eastern Orthodoxy ()
* Preferred Ideology: Freedom
== Strategy ==
Ethiopia is a purely "defensive" civilization. Their unique ability is based on city count, in which their units will be granted a combat bonus when going up against the units from civilizations with more cities than Ethiopia. So to make use of this bonus, keep your empire small and build some military units to defend your lands. Don't forget to support your cities with defensive structures.
Their unique building, the Stele, gives them a nice boost right from the start of the game (because it replaces the first building available in the game, the Monument), allowing the Ethiopians to be among the first nations to establish a religion. Use this to your advantage and tailor a religion to help you achieve any victory condition other than domination.
In the dawn of the Industrial Era, the Ethiopians also have access to the Mehal Sefari, their unique replacement for the Rifleman. In addition to the combat bonus in rough terrain, the Mehal Sefari receives an extra combat bonus when fighting near the Ethiopian . Needless to say, this will make your enemies think twice before attacking your lands!
Although Ethiopia's unique ability suggests that one play with a low number of cities, the bonus from the Stele could also become a potential to establish a religion as early as possible by means of expansion. If one does not wish to utilize the Ethiopians' unique ability, it is possible to create a large and expansive empire with a strong religion. Be forewarned, however, that having a large empire makes it more difficult to acquire the needed to adopt social policies and ideological tenets, and is especially counterproductive when trying to win a cultural victory (for which Ethiopia is well-suited).
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Cities ==
== Trivia ==
* Ethiopia's unique ability is a reference to the Battle of Adwa.
== Gallery ==
File:Civ5 Empire of Smoky Skies.jpg|A screenshot showing the Ethiopian of Addis Ababa, and the Ethiopian city of Harar (annexed by the Huns).
File:Ethiopia map (Civ5).png|Map of Ethiopian Empire
== Related achievements ==
== See also ==
* Ethiopian in other games
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