Indonesia (Gajah Mada)

**Indonesia** led by Gajah Mada is a civilization available in vanilla Civilization 5. It requires the Brave New World expansion pack.

## Overview

### Indonesia

The history of the 18,307 islands that comprise the Indonesian archipelago is actually that of hundreds of city-states, small kingdoms, and occasional empires. The first of which is thought to be the kingdom of Dvipantara mentioned in the Indian epic Ramayama, composed c. 200 BC. The last significant Hindu kingdom, the Majapahit Empire, unified most of the archipelago in the 13th century AD. There followed a succession of Islamic sultanates which dominated the major islands until the arrival of European explorers and traders. Known as the "Spice Islands" to the Europeans, lying astride trade routes between the Far East and the West, the Portuguese, Spanish, British and Dutch vied for control of the island chain until the Dutch East India Company came to rule Indonesia. Despite a four-year armed struggle for independence against the Dutch following the Second World War, and periods of unrest since, the country is now more stable, progressive and harmonious than ever, despite occasional outbreaks of sectarian and political violence. Reflecting the ethnic, religious, cultural and linguistic pluralism that resulted from this contentious past is Indonesia's national motto: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika ("Unity in Diversity").

### Gajah Mada

Gajah Mada (loosely translated as the "Elephant General"), hero to the people of Indonesia and symbol of national pride and patriotism, served as Prime Minister of the Majapahit Empire of Indonesia for the better part of the 14th century AD. Although little information exists as to his early life and upbringing, it is known that he was born a commoner, rising to power based solely on his intellect and cunning - along with a renowned ferocity in battle. Serving as a royal bodyguard, Gajah Mada was instrumental in quashing a rebellion against his king, and was rewarded with a path to joining the ruling elite. Eventually rising to the position of Prime Minister, Gajah Mada led the Majapahit Empire to great success in conquering many of the neighboring island kingdoms, becoming the first to unite much of the territory that encompasses modern Indonesia.

#### Dawn of Man

Honour be with you, oh great hero Gajah Mada, prime minister of Majapahit and uniter of the Indonesian archipelago. The stories of your heroism on the battlefield are bested only by the legends of your sworn oath to unite the far-flung islands of Indonesia under one banner. Serving your queen and empire with loyalty, you not only strive to fulfill your oath and conquered any who stood in your path, but you succeeded in capturing what was then the entirety of the known archipelago, the first to unite what is today modern Indonesia.

Mighty warrior Gajah Mada, your people yearn for a strong leader who can return them to prosperity! Will you set out to conquer the neighboring kingdoms, further expanding your glory of your empire? Will you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?

**Introduction:** Hangadegto kito hinar pakan maha wiryo, Gajah Modo, ring Nuswantoro! (You face us, the great warrior, Gajah Mada of Nusantara!)

## Unique Attributes

    **Kris Swordsman** (Swordsman)
     **Candi** (Garden)
* +2  Faith
     **Sneak Attack**: +50%  Combat bonus when Flanking

1. Jakarta
2. Surabaya
3. Medan
4. Makassar
5. Batam
6. Denpasar
7. Samarinda
8. Mataram
9. Ambon
10. Bandung
11. Kupang
12. Depok
13. Palembang
14. Trowulan
15. Semarang
16. Jayapura
17. Tangerang
18. Bogor
19. Pekanbaru
20. Bandar Lampung
21. Malang
22. Padang
23. Ternate
24. Banjarmasin
25. Pontianak
26. Cimahi
27. Balikpapan
28. Jambi
29. Komodo
30. Solo
31. Biak
32. Djawa
33. Kudus
34. Lombok
35. Samosir
36. Sragen
37. Garut
38. Gresik
39. Nias
40. Madiun
41. Yogyakarta
42. Bima
43. Sorong
 **Spy List**

* Adityawarman
* Airlangga
* Citra
* Halayudha
* Jayakatwang
* Lingga
* Mahendradatta
* Prapana
* Raden
* Devi

## Mod Support

### Events and Decisions

#### Sumpah Palapa

"I, Gajah Mada, as prime minister, will not taste food with spices if I have not united Nusantara. I will not taste food with spices if I have not defeated Gurun, Seram, Tanjungpura, Haru, Pahang, Dompo, Bali, Sunda, Palembang, Tumasik."

Requirements/Restrictions:

* Player must be Indonesia
* Player must be at War
* Must have at least 3 units with the Mystic Blade or related Promotions inside or adjacent the Capital
* May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

* 1  Magistrate

Rewards:

* +30 Experience for the 3 units
* A Great General appears in the  Capital

#### Take Control of the Spice Trade

Nutmeg, clover, humble black pepper. Every grain is worth its weight in gold in the eyes of those cursed with less spicy national cuisines. Our spices' desirability abroad puts us in a position to dominate in international trade.

Requirements/Restrictions:

* Player must be Indonesia
* Player must have a domestic source of at least 1 of the following: Nutmeg, Cloves, Pepper
* May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

* 2  Magistrates

Rewards:

* Allows the establishing 2 additional  Trade Routes
* 2 Cargo Ships appear in the  Capital

### Unique Cultural Influence

"Our people are now buying your batik clothes and listening to your Gamelan music. I worry the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture."