Askia (Civ5)

Askia Mohammad I (c. 1442 AD – 1538 AD) was the emperor of the Songhai Empire. He leads the Songhai in Civilization V.
== In-Game ==
Askia speaks Zarma, the most widely spoken Songhai language. On his diplomacy screen, he is standing on a cliff in front of a city he conquered - likely Djenne because the building in the background looks like the Great Mosque of Djenne - and the fires behind him are actually purposely lit. He carries a sword.
Capital: Gao
Unique Unit: Mandekalu Cavalry
Unique Building: Mud Pyramid Mosque
Unique Ability: River Warlord
Voice Actor: Mori Majid
=== AI Traits ===
Trait 	Amount
Competitiveness 	5 (7-3)
Wonder Competitiveness 	8 (10-6)
City-State Influence Competitiveness 	4 (6-2)
Boldness 	7 (9-5)
Diplobalance 	6 (8-4)
Hate Warmongers 	4 (6-2)
Willingness to Denounce 	5 (7-3)
Willingness to Declare Friendship 	6 (8-4)
Loyalty 	6 (8-4)
Neediness 	4 (6-2)
Forgiveness 	4 (6-2)
Chattiness 	5 (7-3)
Meanness 	5 (7-3)
Offensive Unit Production 	8 (10-6)
Defensive Unit Production 	4 (6-2)
Defensive Building Production 	5 (7-3)
Military Training Buildings Production	6 (8-4)
Recon Unit Production 	5 (7-3)
Ranged Unit Production 	5 (7-3)
Mobile Unit Production 	7 (9-5)
Naval Unit Production 	6 (8-4)
Naval Recon Unit Production 	6 (8-4)
Air Unit Production 	4 (6-2)
Naval Growth 	6 (8-4)
Naval Tile Improvements 	6 (8-4)
Water Connections 	6 (8-4)
Expansion 	5 (7-3)
Growth 	6 (8-4)
Tile Improvements 	5 (7-3)
Infrastructure (Roads) 	5 (7-3)
Production Emphasis 	5 (7-3)
Gold Emphasis 	8 (10-6)
Science Emphasis 	4 (6-2)
Culture Emphasis 	6 (8-4)
Happiness Emphasis 	4 (6-2)
Great People Emphasis 	6 (8-4)
Wonder Emphasis 	3 (5-1)
Religion Emphasis 	7 (9-5)
Diplomacy Victory 	5 (7-3)
Spaceship Victory 	8 (10-6)
Nuke Production 	5 (7-3)
Use of Nukes 	5 (7-3)
Use of Espionage 	5 (7-3)
Anti-Air Production 	5 (7-3)
Air Carrier Production 	6 (8-4)
Land Trade Route Emphasis 	5 (7-3)
Sea Trade Route Emphasis 	5 (7-3)
Archaeology Emphasis 	5 (7-3)
Trade Origin Emphasis 	5 (7-3)
Trade Destination Emphasis 	5 (7-3)
Airlift Emphasis 	5 (7-3)
Likeliness to Declare War 	7 (9-5)
Likeliness to be Hostile 	6 (8-4)
Likeliness to be Deceptive 	4 (6-2)
Likeliness to be Guarded 	6 (8-4)
Likeliness to be Afraid 	3 (5-1)
Likeliness to be Friendly 	6 (8-4)
Likeliness to be Neutral 	5 (7-3)
Ignore City-States 	5 (7-3)
Friendliness to City-States 	5 (7-3)
Protection of City-States 	4 (6-2)
Conquest of City-States 	8 (10-6)
Bullying of City-States 	7 (9-5)
=== Personality and Behavior ===
Askia will normally pursue a domination victory.
Askia is an aggressive leader who often wages wars against other leaders. On the other hand, he is quite easy to get along with eventually.
Askia tends to raise a large offensive military force consisting primarily of mounted or armored units, such as Horsemen. His navy will be pretty good as well.
Askia is very keen on gathering , and also puts a high priority on religion.
Askia has a strong tendency to attack and bully city-states.
Askia will also try to build as many wonders as possible. Building wonders that he covets is very likely to anger him.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Lines ==
Codename 	Quote (English translation) 	Quote (Zarma) 	Notes
Attacked 01 AND 02 	Fool. You have doomed your people to fire and destruction. OR Wretched scoundrel! You shall pay for this! 	? 	
Attacked 03 	You will burn quickly for this, I swear it. 	Ni ga ton wane waasi!, Ay ze nda no.	
Declares War 	Villain! You are an abomination to heaven and earth. You shall be destroyed! OR You are ignorant savages. You must be destroyed. 	? 	
Defeated 	We have been consumed by the fires of hatred and rage. Enjoy your victory in this world - you shall pay a heavy price in the next! 	? 	
Hate Hello 	Oh, it's you. 	? 	
Hate Let's Hear It 01 	And? 	? 	
Hate Let's Hear It 02 	Continue! (lit. "Go away!") 	Sobay! 	
Hate No 01 	That's unacceptable. 	Wane waw sinda lakkal! 	
Hate No 02 	You cannot be serious! 	? 	
Hate No 03 	We decline. 	? 	
Hate Yes 01 	Oh, very well. 	? 	
Hate Yes 02 	All right. 	? 	
Intro 	I am Askia of the Songhai. We are a fair people - but those who cross us will find only destruction. You would do well to avoid repeating the mistakes others have made in the past.	? 	
Neutral Hello 	Greetings. 	? 	
Neutral Let's Hear It 01	Yes? 	? 	
Neutral Let's Hear It 02	Proceed. 	? 	
Neutral No 01 	No. 	? 	
Neutral No 02 	Of course not. 	? 	
Neutral Yes 01 	Very well. 	? 	
Neutral Yes 02 	Yes! 	Ah'hoh! 	
Peaceful 	We thank you for bringing an end to this pointless war. 	? 	
Request 	Can I interest you in this deal? 	? 	
== Intro ==
May the blessings of God, who is greatest of all, be upon you Askia, leader of the Songhai people! For many years your kingdom was a vassal of the mighty West African state of Mali, until the middle of the 14th century, when King Sunni Ali Ber wrested independence from the Mali, conquering much territory and fighting off numerous foes who sought to destroy him. Ultimately, his conquest of the wealthy cities of Timbuktu and Jenne gave the growing Songhai empire the economic power to survive for some 100 years, until the empire was destroyed by foes with advanced technology - muskets against spearmen.
King Askia, your people look to you to lead them to glory. To make them powerful and wealthy, to keep them supplied with the weapons they need to defeat any foe. Can you save them from destruction, oh King? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?
== Gallery ==
File:Askia Mohammad Portrait.jpg|Portrait of Askia with cavalry, by Leo and Diane Dillon
File:Askiatomb.jpg|Askia's tomb in Gao
== See also ==
* Askia in other games
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Category:Songhai