“The Bantu move fast, farm well, and make friends wherever they go. Perhaps the markets can wait.„~ When entering new Era with this culture
“They move fast and put down strong roots, the Bantu. You may be seeing much more of your neighbors.„~ When meeting this culture
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The Bantu Culture is an exclusive content of the Cultures of Africa Pack DLC.
The Bantu are a culture available in the Ancient Era, with the Expansionist culture focus.
"This vibrant and ever-expanding culture is one born of assimilation. Bantu languages and customs are almost beyond number, yet still their urge to spread knows no bounds."
Culture orientation[]
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Expansionist cultures favor a gameplay orientation focused on Empire expansion, not necessarily through war. These cultures gain extra Fame from Expansionist Era Stars for claiming Territories. |
Affinity Action: Under One Banner[]
Can forcibly annex Territories occupied by other Empire's Outposts and Administrative Centers.
- For annexing, you need to move an Army to stand on another Empire's Outpost or Administrative Center.
- The process will take the Army a few turns, cost a sum of Money, and can be interrupted when someone attacking the annexing Army.
- You cannot trigger multiple annexations at the same time, and will need to wait a few turns after each successful annexation before using this Affinity Action again.
- Territories held by your Allies cannot be annexed.
Affinity Bonus: Ambition[]
Can always trespass due to Expansionist affinity.
- That is, can actively trespass despite the Border Policy Treaty being at Closed Borders.
- The trespassing Army will not suffer trespassing Health penalty anymore.
- The "Trespassing" Grievance still applies to the trespassing Army.
Transcendence Bonus: Oath of Allegiance[]
+10Stability on City or Outpost.
Trait: Harmonious Amalgamation[]
Emblematic quarter: Mupíà Fields[]
“Slash and burn farming techniques and a diverse range of crops yields abundant and reliable harvests.”
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Emblematic unit: Bagèndí Pioneers[]
“Wherever they roam, these hardy nomads can find all they need to thrive - and to make the land their own.”
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City names[]
The names listed are default names, players can change their cities' names if they choose.
Mucenge, Mucúmbà, Dipáta, Mucé, Ngándá, Mungì, Dijádì, Gumbo, Mucókó, Budá