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Home to ancient empires dating back to the waning centuries of the first millennium BC, Ethiopia has a storied history driven by the rule of great kings and emperors. As one of the few African nations to avoid the colonial ambitions of Europe, Ethiopia maintained its sovereignty into the 21st century, only briefly coming under Italian occupation for 8 years during WWII and its prelude.

Zara Yaqob was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1434 until 1468. A member of the Solomonic Dynasty, which traced its heritage back to the Biblical King Solomon, Zara Yaqob was an extremely devout, if occasionally draconian, ruler. He is known for, mediating between Ewostathians and church officials in Alexandria, for actions against the persecutions of Christians in Egypt by the Mamluks, and for establishing ties with Western Christians.

Ethiopia:

Unique Ability: Solomonic Dynasty - May purchase Settlers, Builders, and Traders with Faith. City Centers and Holy Sites yield +2 Faith when built on a Hills tile.

Unique Unit: Shotelai - Ethiopian unique Medieval Era unit that replaces the Pikeman. +5 Combat Strength against melee units. +1 XP per turn while garrisoned in a City Center. An extra +1 XP per turn for cities founded on a Hills tile, and +1 XP per turn if that city is the Capital.

Unique Building: Rock-Hewn Church - A building unique to Ethiopia replacing the Temple. Required to purchase Apostles and Inquisitors with Faith. +3 Production, this bonus increases to +5 Production if this district has a Worship Building. +1 Great Engineer point.

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Zara Yaqob:

Leader Ability: Council of Debre Mitmaq - Receive an extra Wildcard policy slot when you have 3 or more Holy Site Districts. Receive a second Wildcard policy slot if you have 6 or more Holy Site Districts.

Agenda: Book of Light - Likes civilizations from different continents who share his faith. Is weary of civilizations from his home continent that follow a different religion.

Notes:
Ethiopia is currently using Sumer's music until custom civ music can be figured out.
This leader is animated.

Special Thanks to DarthKyofu for help with the TSL, and DMS help with the City List.