Ethiopians

“Armed with military firepower and progressive ambitions, where will the Ethiopian Empire set its sights?„~ When entering new Era with this culture

“A very modern military, the Ethiopians. Between their faith and their fortresses, I would advise approaching with caution.„~ When meeting this culture

The Ethiopians Culture is an exclusive content of the Cultures of Africa Pack DLC.

The Ethiopians are a culture available in the Industrial Era, with the Militarist culture focus.

"With its skilled soldiers and indomitable defenses, progress and power are the twin pillars upon which Ethiopian culture is built."

Culture orientation[]

Militarist cultures favour a gameplay orientation focused on waging and inciting wars.

These cultures earn extra Fame from Militarist Era Stars for defeating enemy Military Units.

Affinity Action: Iron Reserves[]

Can periodically call upon able bodied patriots to take up arms in defense of the mother land.

Instantly raise Militia Armies in your Cities, these militia behave like regular armies, cost no maintenance and upgrade automatically when a better version is unlocked in the tech tree.
The Militias only cost Population to raise, limited to your maximum army size. In the Industrial Era and Contemporary Era militia costs 2Population each.
Militia Units can be upgraded into professional Units in the Anti-Cavalry branch starting from Spearmen up to Rifles.
The ability can be used once per turn and may be used to rapidly resettle population if needed.

Affinity Bonus: Vigilance[]

+30War Support equilibrium value on Relations.

That is, Militarist Empires can declare Formal War without Grievances or Demands, and forcing a Militarist culture to surrender in a war is significantly harder than most of other cultures.

Transcendence Bonus: Bond Among Warriors[]

-5% Army upkeep on Army and Squadron.

Trait: Military Modernization[]

+10Science on Garrison
+1Science per Combat Strength of hostile Units within your borders

Emblematic quarter: Amba[]

“A defensive fortress built into the very face of the mountains, granting near-unassailable control of the surrounding lands.”

Increases the Movement cost of hostile Armies with in a range of 2 Tile.

Emblematic unit: Oromo Cavalry[]

“These feared and fearless mounted gunners have minds as keen as their aim - learning from every victory and every defeat.”

Gunner: Ranged-combat Unit, must have line of sight to attack. Fights at full Combat Strength even when defending against close-combat attacks. With Entrenching Tool, gains "Dug-In" status if they do not move during their Battle round.

Experienced: Bonus Combat Strength (+1 per level) from Veterancy levels.

City names[]

The names listed are default names, players can change their cities' names if they choose.

Addis Abäba, Gondär, Harär, Mäqälä, Awasa, Baḥər Dar, Dollo, Dǝrre Dawa, Ğimma, Warder