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• Civilization: Holy Roman Empire - Unique Unit: Landsknecht (replaces pikeman), Unique Building: Rathaus (replaces courthouse)
• Leader: Charlemagne
• Difficulty: Monarch
• Map size: Standard
• Map Script: Islands with High Seas
• Starting Era: Ancient
• Speed: Normal
• Options: ] No Tribal Villages, No Random Events
• Rivals:6 + 3 AIs**
• Victory conditions: All enabled
• World wrapCylindrical
• Submissions due by July 15, 2011
  PLEASE NOTE THE DATE.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… the Glaxy-Class Federation Starship USS Ishtar (NCC-70856) was on a routine mission to explore a Class M planet when one of their sentient drones suffered a severe malfunction. As a consequence, the nascent humanoid civilization’s city named Uruk was razed by advanced automated weaponry, which the locals superstitially called an evil demon and named it Humbaba. The devastation was complete, and the Sumerian civilization was eradicated save for 3 tribes of refugees, who were in contact with a landing party from the Ishtar. Aided by Ishtar’s crew, these three were able to escape to the countryside, dodge “Beowolves”, befuddle the “Bull of Heaven”, and escape the notice of “Enkidu”… (various autonomic droids manufacturerd by the malfunctioning drone). The Captain of the Ishtar, Dothar Kat’nedl accepted responsibility for the error, felt pity on the three tribes and so beamed them up. Then at maximum warp speed they headed for the nearest uninhabited Class M planet, where they were resettled. During the voyage, these guests were exposed to many wonderous technologies, but the Science officer assured Captain Dothar that they were not sophisticated enough to put these technologies to any practical use, so the Prime Directive would not be violated. Yet, by some oversight (not to mention a gross violation of the Prime Directive by the captain of the USS Ishtar), the world turned out to be inhabitted after all. Not only that… it is YOUR world! In a feeble attempt to mitigate this error, Dothar tried to limit the amount of interference her three groups of passengers could cause to the natural progression of your world’s history. They were each settled in remote locations and geological barriers to their expansion were terraformed. They were seperated from their civilian workers, who were allowed one archer to defend them from animals. Meanwhile, back on the ranch… you, Charlemagne, are the glorius leader of the Holy Roman Nomads. After generations of wandering, your people are ready to settle and make a home. During your travels, your people have encountered the rumors that your world has been visited by the Acolytes of Ishtar, who possess great wisdom of the ages. However, it is quite apparent that you may safely disregard these rumors as superstitious nonsense. But you cannot help but ponder the opportunities such beings would make possible as you lead your people on your path to glory… **Translation into English: You will face 6 normal AI opponents (rival native tribes). 3 additional AI opponents (the refugees from Uruk) have been pre-settled in locations that geographically limit their ability to spread or grow. In addition, these three have each been granted (on a different landmass) workers and one ancient era defensive unit (to defend workers from standard barbarian activity). In addition, they have been provided with some advanced technologies, though all of the “first to tech” bonuses are still available, and they cannot build advanced units. You may engage in all types of diplomatic activity with these acolytes (as may your rivals!), should you meet them. They generally represent an opportunity for creative victory-accelerating strategies, rather than an obstacle to your game. Good luck, and have fun!

IMPORTANT: This game must be played with the BtS 3.19 patch, and the BUFFY mod version 3.19.003 for Windows players, MACBUFFY for Mac players.