Frederick Barbarossa (Civ6)

Frederick I (1122 – 10 June 1199), better known as Frederick Barbarossa (meaning "red beard"), a nickname given to him by the Italians he spent most of his rule warring with, was king of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 until his death. His many political and military accomplishments made him a legendary figure both during and after his time, and one of the most celebrated Holy Roman Emperors. He leads the Germans in Civilization VI.
As in history, Germany under Frederick Barbarossa is a powerhouse that can threaten to overwhelm its foes with their productivity and military prowess.
== Intro ==
 Heroic Frederick, king of the Germans, your task is to forge the independent states that surround you into an empire. You are blessed to be a great military leader - use those skills to bring these cities under your sway so they may develop into commercial and industrial powerhouses. Surely then the bards will sing of mighty Frederick with the red beard, the great Holy Roman Emperor.
== In-Game ==
Frederick Barbarossa's unique agenda is Iron Crown. He does not like civilizations that are Suzerains with or have conquered city-states, since he would like to conquer them, and likes those who do not associate with city-states.
His leader ability is Holy Roman Emperor. It provides him with an additional Military policy slot and +7 Combat Strength for units fighting city-states.
== Detailed Approach ==
German cities can become productive quickly, adding a second, third, and subsequent s many turns earlier than their foes. Nearby city-states can easily be absorbed into Frederick's "Holy Roman Empire." Look for him to attack a city-state with fertile lands and resources rather than trying to spend the time to woo it diplomatically. In the Modern era, Germany adds the U-Boat, a premier unit designed to economically disrupt their foes. With their heavy industrial base, Germany can then press forward to victory on any front that they choose.
== Lines ==
Frederick Barbarossa is voiced by Bert Coll. He speaks Middle High German, the main language of the Holy Roman Empire (other than Latin).
=== Voiced ===
Codename 	Quote (English translation) 	Quote (Middle High German) 	Notes
Agenda-based Approval 	I commend you on your prudence. To aid that city-state is to invite death. (lit. "For cautiousness, (one) should be commended. To help this realm would be called to dance with death.") 	Über vorsihtichkeit sî gelobet, zû hëlfen disem rîch, hieze tanzen mit dem tôde. 	
Agenda-based Disapproval	I will destroy my enemies, and if you continue to help them, I will destroy you as well. (lit. "I destroy my enemies, and, if you help them, you too.") 	Ich verstôre mîne vînde, und ob ir inen hëlft, ouch iuch. 	
Attacked 	I have defeated enemies ten times as powerful as you. You will be just one more for the historians. (lit. "How do you want to defeat me, when I destroyed so many enemies?") 	Wie wolt ir an mir gesigen, der ich sô vil der vînde verdurbe? 	
Declares War 	Let it be known: you are an enemy of Germany and must be destroyed. May God have mercy on you, for I will not. (lit. "You have heard the warning/You were well warned, but still you seek conflict. Now you will learn your lesson, as many other men have before you!") 	Ir hânt der warnung wôl vernomen, doch suochet ir noch imer strît. Nû wërdet ir ez lërnen, wî sô manec man vor iuch! 	
Defeated 	We were the august and glorious… but no, never mind that. You are victorious. May your reign be more peaceful than mine ever was. (lit. "I maintained piety and blessedness... but never mind that. You have achieved victory... May your empire be free of hate, and of fighting.") 	Ich pflegte vrümekeit und sælde... doch vergezzet daz. Ir hant den sige errungen... Sî üer rîch frî des hasses, und des strîtes. 	
Greeting 	Greetings. I am the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick, King of Germany, Italy, Burgundy, and many others. I trust that you will rule your lands as I do: through might. (lit. "God greets you, traveller. I am Emperor Frederick and rule over German and Welsh lands, over Burgundy and many more. I know surely that you, too, can embrace righteous force. / I know well that you rule with law and order.")	Got grüeze iuch, geselle. Ich bin keiser Friderich unde hêrse über tiutsche unde welsche lante über Burgond unde manche mêr. Ich weiz wol daz ouch ir kunt gehêrsen mit rehter gewalt.	"Welsh lands" here denotes the Italian territories of the Empire, not Wales, though both terms stem from the same Germanic word for "foreigner, speaker of Romance languages."
Quote from Civilopedia 	The might of Germany will live forever. (lit. "German power lives forever.") 	Tiutsche gewalt lebt ewiclich. 	
=== Unvoiced ===
Invitation to Capital: I will show you our great capital if you tell me how yours can possibly compare to Germany's seat of power.
Invitation to City: As the Holy Roman Emperor, I welcome you to our land. If you wish, you can see some of its glory in the nearest city. Unless, of course, they are rebelling again.
Rejects Player's Declaration of Friendship: No, I cannot accept your friendship, for the good of the Empire.
Accepts Player's Declaration of Friendship: A strong ally is the greatest friend. Let us live in peace.
Requests a Declaration of Friendship: Again we extend our hand, but this time in friendship. Will you accept it?
Player Accepts His Declaration of Friendship: Thank you, friend.
Player Rejects His Declaration of Friendship: Perhaps next time, then.
Denounced by Player: I should answer you with my sword… perhaps I will.
Denounces Player: The world will know of your treachery. And you will be judged.
Accepts Delegation from Player: Your envoy arrived and I welcomed them personally. Our Empire could benefit from diplomacy.
Rejects Delegation from Player: No, of course not.
Sends Delegation to Player: We have sent a diplomatic envoy to you. Treat them as you would treat me, the Duke of Swabia, King of Burgundy, King of Germany, King of the Romans, King of Italy, and Holy Roman Emperor.
Accepts Player's Open Border Agreement: I will allow it, for the good of Germany, I hope.
Rejects Player's Open Border Agreement: I was not born a fool, to allow my enemies passage through my lands.
Requests Open Border Agreement: I must move my army through your land. Will you allow it?
Too Many Troops near His Border: If you think we are blind to your army, you are naive. Move them away from Germany, or suffer the consequences.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* Frederick Barbarossa's appearance in the final version of the game is different from his appearance in the early builds and promotional materials, which depicted him with darker red hair.
* Frederick Barbarossa's diplomacy screen shows a castle (probably inspired by Kyffhausen Castle or Burg Trifels) in a snowy forest.
* Frederick Barbarossa carries a scepter, which he presents to the player when defeated.
* The clasp on Frederick Barbarossa's cape bears the Firaxis logo.
* Frederick Barbarossa's leader ability is his title, while his leader agenda is named after the crown worn by Holy Roman Emperors from the 9th to the 18th century.
* Frederick Barbarossa had a direct relationship with one other leader in Civilization VI: he and Saladin were enemies and would have fought each other during the Third Crusade had Frederick not perished on the way.
* Frederick Barbarossa has several familial connections to other Civilization leaders.
** Frederick Barbarossa is the descendant of Charlemagne, leader of the Holy Romans in Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword and a leader of the Franks from the Vikings, Traders, and Raiders! scenario in Civilization VI.
** Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, a leader of the Germans in Civilization II, is the grandson of Frederick Barbarossa.
*** Additionally, Frederick II's wife, Isabella, is the granddaughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine.
** Frederick Barbarossa is the ancestor of twelve other leaders in Civilization VI: Victoria, Elizabeth I, Teddy Roosevelt, Ludwig II, Wilhelmina, Philip II, João III, Pedro II, Kristina, Catherine de Medici, Wilfrid Laurier, and Simón Bolívar. He is also the ancestor of Beatrice of Hungary, wife of Matthias Corvinus.
*** He is also the ancestor of several past Civilization leaders: George Washington, Frederick the Great, Catherine II, Winston Churchill, Henry VIII, Maria Theresa, Gustavus Adolphus, Isabella I, João II, Louis XIV, Prince Henry the Navigator, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Charles V.
== Gallery ==
Frederick Barbarossa concept art (Civ6).jpg|Concept art of Frederick Barbarossa by Sang Han
Civilizationvi firstlook germany barbarossa hero.jpg|Promotional image of Frederick Barbarossa
Frederick Barbarossa loadscreen (Civ6).png|Frederick Barbarossa on the loading screen
Frederick Barbarossa Portrait.jpg|A portrait of Frederick Barbarossa (which appears to have inspired his in-game model)
== Videos ==
thumb|center|300px|First Look: Germany
== Related achievements ==
== See also ==
* Frederick Barbarossa in other games
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