Haile Selassie (Civ5)

Haile Selassie (23 July 1892 – 27 August 1975) was the last Emperor of Ethiopia and a popular figure in the history of Ethiopia and the African continent. Selassie is seen as an incarnation of Jesus in the Rastafari movement and was a political leader of Ethiopia from 1930 until 1974, when he was removed from power by the Ethiopian communists. He leads the Ethiopians in Civilization V: Gods & Kings.
== In-Game ==
Haile Selassie speaks Amharic. On his diplomacy screen, he is standing in one of the rooms of his mansion, dressed in military attire.
Capital: Addis Ababa
Unique Unit: Mehal Sefari
Unique Building: Stele
Unique Ability: Spirit of Adwa
Voice Actor: Girma Asefa
=== AI Traits ===
Trait 	Amount
Competitiveness 	3 (5-1)
Wonder Competitiveness 	5 (7-3)
City-State Influence Competitiveness 	4 (6-2)
Boldness 	4 (6-2)
Diplobalance 	6 (8-4)
Hate Warmongers 	8 (10-6)
Willingness to Denounce 	5 (7-3)
Willingness to Declare Friendship 	6 (8-4)
Loyalty 	6 (8-4)
Neediness 	7 (9-5)
Forgiveness 	6 (8-4)
Chattiness 	4 (6-2)
Meanness 	4 (6-2)
Offensive Unit Production 	4 (6-2)
Defensive Unit Production 	8 (10-6)
Defensive Building Production 	5 (7-3)
Military Training Buildings Production	4 (6-2)
Recon Unit Production 	5 (7-3)
Ranged Unit Production 	5 (7-3)
Mobile Unit Production 	5 (7-3)
Naval Unit Production 	3 (5-1)
Naval Recon Unit Production 	3 (5-1)
Air Unit Production 	5 (7-3)
Naval Growth 	3 (5-1)
Naval Tile Improvements 	3 (5-1)
Water Connections 	3 (5-1)
Expansion 	4 (6-2)
Growth 	7 (9-5)
Tile Improvements 	5 (7-3)
Infrastructure (Roads) 	5 (7-3)
Production Emphasis 	6 (8-4)
Gold Emphasis 	6 (8-4)
Science Emphasis 	4 (6-2)
Culture Emphasis 	7 (9-5)
Happiness Emphasis 	7 (9-5)
Great People Emphasis 	5 (7-3)
Wonder Emphasis 	5 (7-3)
Religion Emphasis 	7 (9-5)
Diplomacy Victory 	6 (8-4)
Spaceship Victory 	5 (7-3)
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 	5 (7-3)
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 	3 (5-1)
Likeliness to be Hostile 	4 (6-2)
Likeliness to be Deceptive 	4 (6-2)
Likeliness to be Guarded 	5 (7-3)
Likeliness to be Afraid 	6 (8-4)
Likeliness to be Friendly 	7 (9-5)
Likeliness to be Neutral 	5 (7-3)
Ignore City-States 	6 (8-4)
Friendliness to City-States 	6 (8-4)
Protection of City-States 	6 (8-4)
Conquest of City-States 	4 (6-2)
Bullying of City-States 	5 (7-3)
=== Personality and Behavior ===
Haile Selassie will most likely try to win a cultural victory, though he will sometimes opt for a diplomatic victory instead.
Selassie is quick to declare friendship and loyal to his allies, though he often asks them for help. He is not too bold, but very intolerant of warmongers.
Selassie is one of the most peaceful leaders and hardly ever wages war. His cities tend to have average defenses, but his defensive militia will be among the largest.
Selassie will usually keep his empire small to take advantage of his unique ability. He likes to focus on developing , as well as increasing the and of his empire and spreading its religion. His infrastructure and tile improvements, however, will be average.
Selassie is friendly toward s and will often try to protect them.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* Haile Selassie was the first person of African descent to ever appear on the cover of Time magazine, when he was featured shortly after his coronation in 1930. He was also named "Time Man of the Year" in 1935.
* Of the many rumors surrounding Selassie's death, a consistently reoccurring report states that his bones were discovered buried in the Imperial palace underneath a lavatory.
* Having lived from 1892 to 1975, Haile Selassie is the historically most recent of all the leaders in Civilization V and its expansions.
== Lines ==
Codename 	Quote (English translation) 	Quote (Amharic)	Notes
Attacked 	Mean people silence, makes them a winner. We will not sit and watch you do whatever you wish. We will not allow you. 	? 	Compare with the XML line "It is silence that allows evil to triumph. We will not stand mute and allow you to continue on this mad quest unchecked."
Declares War 	I tried so many ways but you continue doing craziness. I wish you a fast ending. 	? 	Compare with the XML line "I have tried all other avenues, but yet you persist in this madness. I hope, for your sake, your end is swift."
Defeated 	Today, God and history will remember your action. You are ready to do wrongful judgment. 	? 	Compare with the XML line "God and history will remember your actions this day. I hope you are ready for your impending judgment."
Hate Hello 	What do you want? 	? 	
Hate Let's Hear It 01 	You said it. 	? 	
Hate Let's Hear It 02 	What?/And? 	? 	
Hate Let's Hear It 03 	Continue. 	? 	
Hate No 01 	That is unacceptable. 	? 	
Hate No 02 	You are not sure about it. 	? 	
Hate No 03 	Please repeat for me. 	? 	
Hate Yes 01 	Fine, in my understanding. 	? 	
Hate Yes 02 	It is clear. 	? 	
Intro 	Dear fellow nation, welcome. I am Emperor Selassie Ras Teferi Mekonnen of Ethiopia, your sincere server. 	? 	Compare with the XML line "A thousand welcomes to our fair nation. I am Selassie, the Ras Tafari Makonnen and Emperor of Ethiopia, your humble servant."
Neutral Hello 	Welcome. 	? 	
Neutral Let's Hear It 01	Continue. 	? 	
Neutral Let's Hear It 02	I am listening. 	? 	
Neutral Let's Hear It 03	Yes? 	? 	
Neutral No 01 	It is not right. 	? 	
Neutral No 02 	We oppose because it is not right. 	? 	
Neutral No 03 	But I feel the agreement is done. 	? 	
Neutral Yes 01 	Great. 	? 	
Neutral Yes 02 	An agreement has been reached. 	? 	
Neutral Yes 03 	Our heart and soul is very much satisfied. 	? 	
Peaceful 	Today is the day of victory over our enemy. Our heart and soul is satisfied. Think about the situation. Believe in our nation as it is very important.	? 	Compare with the XML line "Today is the day on which we defeated our enemy. However, we shall only rejoice in our hearts, and in the spirit of heaven."
Request 	This situation, you better think as I believe for both our people, it is very important and useful. 	? 	Compare with the XML line "I request that you consider this offer between our two peoples. I believe it will do us both good."
== Intro ==
Blessings be upon you, honorable and righteous Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie. Your legacy as one of Ethiopia's greatest rulers, and as the spiritual leader to the Rastafarian movement, is outshone only by the influence you had on diplomacy and political cooperation throughout the world. In introducing Ethiopia's first written constitution, you planted the seeds of democracy that would take root over the coming years, and your infinitely wise grasp of global affairs secured Ethiopia's place as a charter member of the United Nations. Spearheading efforts to reform and modernize the nation during your reign, you changed the course of Ethiopian history forever.
Revered king, your composed demeanor once protected the people from the many conflicts that plague the nations of men, and the kingdom looks to you to assure peace once again. Will you lead the people with courage and authority, moving forward into a new age? Will you build a civilization that stands the test of time?
== Gallery ==
File:Civ5 Haile Selassie Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of Haile Selassie
File:Selassie.jpg|Haile Selassie, 1923
File:Haile Selassie Photo.jpg|Haile Selassie, c. 1963
== See also ==
* Haile Selassie in other games
ru:Хайле Селассие (Civ5)
Category:Ethiopian