Cleopatra (Civ6)

Cleopatra VII Philopator (69 – 12 August 30 BC) was the last active pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt. Seeking to maintain Egypt's independence at a time of increased Roman expansionism, she aligned herself with powerful Roman generals such as Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, and thus became a key figure in the civil war that led to the end of the Roman Republic and the start of the Roman Empire. She leads the Egyptians in Civilization VI.
Cleopatra is Qin Shi Huang's main competitor in the wonder race; however, instead of a Great Wall to hide behind, she uses her charm (and trade benefits) to encourage her powerful friends to attack on her behalf.
This is the standard version of Cleopatra when players do not have the Rulers of the Sahara Pack enabled. When it is enabled, Cleopatra will be split into two alternate personas: Ptolemaic Cleopatra, with a new appearance and abilities; and Egyptian Cleopatra, using her former model and abilities.
== Intro ==
 There will be those who underestimate you, but you are cunning and full of tricks, Queen Cleopatra. Your charm will establish indestructible alliances with the strongest leaders of the world. Keep your friends close by your side and you will find yourself untouchable, with the glory of Egypt primed to win over the world.
== In-Game ==
Cleopatra's unique agenda is Queen of the Nile. She likes civilizations with a strong military and dislikes civilizations with a weaker military.
Her leader ability is Mediterranean's Bride. It gives +4 to international s sent from Egypt. Other civilizations' s to Egypt provide +2 to them and +2 for Egypt. In Rise and Fall, she also earns double Alliance Points for trading with her allies.
== Detailed Approach ==
Egypt starts right along a River where they get bonuses for building districts and wonders. Those wonders become especially valuable with Sphinxes nearby, allowing Egypt to get off to a speedy start in all areas of the game. If Cleopatra can then befriend the other powerful civilizations (perhaps because they are getting from trading with her) she will be able to continue to move forward with wonders. This will set her up to push toward any victory type, though with both wonders and Sphinxes, she is especially strong playing for a Culture Victory.
== Lines ==
Cleopatra is voiced by Nirvana Hisham. She speaks Middle Egyptian (with modern Egyptological pronunciation ignoring the original vowels, rather than a reconstructed pronunciation of the language), the best-documented stage of the ancient Egyptian language, which was anachronistically used between 2000 and 1300 BC. Realistically, she would have spoken Koine Greek, her native language and the official language of Ptolemaic Egypt's courts. She was also fluent in Demotic, the form of Egyptian used during the 1st century BC.
=== Voiced ===
Codename 	Quote (English translation) 	Quote (Middle Egyptian) 	Notes
Agenda-based Approval 	I am only interested in people worthy of my time. You are obviously one of them. 	 Iu mei i em rimatshauwtjiyu em paï ter. Entek is wa enimiyu yem. 	
Agenda-based Disapproval	You are not worthy to bask in our presence. Your power is as fragile as your army is weak.	 Entek nen shahu er he per en bakh paï en. Paï ek nesha hesi. 	
Attacked 	Hah! Osiris will be pleased to welcome my enemies. 	Argh. Eyuse hotep tu Oseris, heri naï heftju. 	
Declares War 	I have had enough with you. May Amun Ra guide us! 	Iu em-'a paï meh en-ek! Seshem Amun-Ra en-en! 	
Defeated 	Egypt is lost. If I can't embrace my love, I will embrace the asps. 	Iu Kemet nehuti, Ir nen seheni es paï merer seheni en ahut! 	This is a reference to the common myth that she had an asp bite her bosom to commit suicide, which was most likely invented by William Shakespeare for Antony and Cleopatra. The general consensus among historians is that she used a poisoned hairpin to kill herself.
Greeting 	I am Isis reborn, I am the living Nile, I am Cleopatra and an ally, if you are worthy. 	Inek Iset, Isis, heperti sep-sen, Inek Kliwopatra hena henemeset ir iwek shawu.	She calls herself Isis twice here - once in Egyptian (Iset) and then in Greek (Isis).
Quote from Civilopedia 	Eternity was in our eyes, and our lips. 	Eyu nehi djet em naï en, erut hina naï en rau. 	This is a quote from William Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra.
=== Unvoiced ===
Delegation: My diplomatic delegation brings you a small gift of papyrus from the New Isis. Welcome them as you would welcome me.
Delegation Accepted: Excellent!
Accepts Player's Delegation: I received your offerings to the New Isis from your trade delegation. I will remember your kindness.
Rejects Player's Delegation: Maybe next time?
Accepts Player's Declaration of Friendship: Very well. I only hope you are more a Mark Anthony than a Brutus.
Rejects Player's Declaration of Friendship: Hah! I have counted Caesars and Pharaohs among my companions, what makes you think you are worthy?
Request Declaration of Friendship: Many would kill for my friendship. It's a generous offer, but I offer it to you. What is your answer?
Denounced by Player: You dare insult the New Isis?!? You will regret this!
Denounces Player: You are worse than Brutus and Cassius combined. The world will know the truth!
Too Many Troops Near Her Border: Like the Eye of Ra, I see all. Did you think I would not notice your army at my borders? I would suggest you move them.
Invitation to Capital: Alexandria is the home of Pharaohs, my home. I can tell you more if you tell me of your capital.
Invitation to City: We have a city nearby. Would you like to visit? I'd like to introduce you to our boardgame, Senet.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* Cleopatra's leader ability is a common nickname for the city of Alexandria, referencing its status as a major trade hub in the Mediterranean, while her leader agenda is a common epithet for Cleopatra.
* Cleopatra appears in the E3 2016 Walkthrough as an AI opponent.
* Cleopatra's in-game appearance is more similar to her appearance in modern media, such as her portrayal in films by actresses like Vivien Leigh and Elizabeth Taylor, than in available records, where she was described as having a large, hooked nose and plump features.
* Cleopatra had a direct relationship with one other leader in Civilization VI: she and Julius Caesar were lovers.
** Additionally, she's a descendant of Ptolemy I Soter, a general of Alexander, who succeeded him as Pharaoh of Egypt.
* This persona emphasizes Cleopatra's embrace of Egyptian culture, being the only Ptolemaic ruler to learn the Egyptian language.
== Gallery ==
Cleopatra Concept Art 1.png|Unfinished renders of Cleopatra
Cleopatra Concept Art 2.png|Renders of Cleopatra
Cleopatra Concept Art 3.png|Render of Cleopatra
Cleopatra screen.jpg|Promotional image of Cleopatra
Cleopatra loadscreen (Civ6).png|Cleopatra on the loading screen
== Videos ==
thumb|center|300px|First Look: Egypt
== Related achievements ==
== See also ==
* Cleopatra, Lich Queen of the Nile (Civ6)
* Cleopatra in other games
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