Greetings Paradoxians! This is a thread for a total conversion to a map of a feudal Mars setting. In it, variety of new and old cultures vie for control of the red planet. There is a currently on going thread about possible features, which you can find here.
So, what happened? In the twenty-fourth century Earth faced massive issues. Its environment was crashing hard, people died left and right from a new plague, and revolutions threatened the social order. With raising sea levels, the United Nations faced no choice but to find a new home for the population of twelve billion. Within fifty years, the first few lunar colonies were established. Earth, however, continued to be overwhelmed by its oceans. The moon was already reaching its carrying capacity as well, so the next solution was Mars. The Earthern governments collaborated to set up a small mining settlement in the rings of Saturn, sending the iceballs for Mars to create liquid water. This combined with various electrolysis plants releasing oxygen Started to transform the Martian landscape. As everything seemed it was on track, a secretive organization tried to bring around their doomsday by flinging the rocks back into Earth. The already expanding Waters forced much more people onto the refugee crafts than planned, and tensions broke out on the flight to the Red planet. These starving, defeated people were surprised to arrive on Mars only to be greeted by the Russian colony of Soroz Gorodova. This fledgling city fostered a great friendship between themselves and the refugees, although some were skeptical and moved further into the wastelands to escape civilization. After ten years, Earth was finally able to send another ship to help the Martians. When they saw that the newly arrived refugees had eaten most of the food supply, the Martians declared themselves to be no longer subservient to Earth. The UN tried to keep the angry people under control, but disaster struck. The terraforming efforts had warmed up the lava which remained in the mantle, and Olympus Mons erupted in a fire of death and destruction. Ash covered the sky, killing most of the measly plants growing and forcing the people underground. Most of what remained of Earth gave up the colony for dead, leading to the first bookmark.
This is a sub-project started to add to the lore of Red Kings
The Terraforming of Mars
Julius Carling "The Red King"
Diatero
Downloads: Map
There is currently not a released version of the mod, but you can check out the map using the link above.
That's pretty much it, I hope you enjoyed reading! That said, there is no way I can do the all by myself. I need help with pretty much everything, but map is most important. If you can't mod, that's fine! Give all the ideas you have on how to make the mod better! You can PM me or leave a comment indicating you want to help.
The current list team members is
-Parha - Various Events, Religions, Traits
-quoms - Maps
-Shade2 - Maps
-Lukesandwich - Cultures
I want to thank quoms, spendabuck, and Orinsul for their ideas and contributions
So, what happened? In the twenty-fourth century Earth faced massive issues. Its environment was crashing hard, people died left and right from a new plague, and revolutions threatened the social order. With raising sea levels, the United Nations faced no choice but to find a new home for the population of twelve billion. Within fifty years, the first few lunar colonies were established. Earth, however, continued to be overwhelmed by its oceans. The moon was already reaching its carrying capacity as well, so the next solution was Mars. The Earthern governments collaborated to set up a small mining settlement in the rings of Saturn, sending the iceballs for Mars to create liquid water. This combined with various electrolysis plants releasing oxygen Started to transform the Martian landscape. As everything seemed it was on track, a secretive organization tried to bring around their doomsday by flinging the rocks back into Earth. The already expanding Waters forced much more people onto the refugee crafts than planned, and tensions broke out on the flight to the Red planet. These starving, defeated people were surprised to arrive on Mars only to be greeted by the Russian colony of Soroz Gorodova. This fledgling city fostered a great friendship between themselves and the refugees, although some were skeptical and moved further into the wastelands to escape civilization. After ten years, Earth was finally able to send another ship to help the Martians. When they saw that the newly arrived refugees had eaten most of the food supply, the Martians declared themselves to be no longer subservient to Earth. The UN tried to keep the angry people under control, but disaster struck. The terraforming efforts had warmed up the lava which remained in the mantle, and Olympus Mons erupted in a fire of death and destruction. Ash covered the sky, killing most of the measly plants growing and forcing the people underground. Most of what remained of Earth gave up the colony for dead, leading to the first bookmark.
Maps
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A nice overview that shows off the new terrain
Some Beautiful Canyons
Mars's various swamps
Olympus Mons
Kiam ĉiuj alia malsukcesas
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A nice overview that shows off the new terrain
Some Beautiful Canyons
Mars's various swamps
Olympus Mons
Kiam ĉiuj alia malsukcesas
Governments
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- UN - A unique government for the United Nationals. They can call levies, extract taxes, and appoint UN Representatives
- League of States - A unique government for the Leaguers. Very much opposed to the overbearing United Nations, the Leaguers can call vassals to war as allies but cannot extract a tax
- Independents - To represent the small, almost tribal, Martian societies. Most follow a cult religion
- Nomadic - Mostly for break slave states, Nomads wander around the red Wasteland without permanent homes
- Federal - Basic governments for most of the countries in the center of the map, same as base game
- Theological - For heads of religions
- Trading Company - A playable semi-republic government based on the ones set up by the old British Empire. They are one of the only two that can hold trade posts. They're set up by a leader
- Corporation - Remnants of the Western entrepreneurial spirit, these governments came to Mars in the beginning of colonization to profit off the refugees. They now use many of their 'customers' as a source of slave labor
Cultures
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Please note, a lot of this is currently being reworked and half of these will most likely be replaced.---------------------------------------------------
- Indian
- Punjabi
- Bangladeshi
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Pakistani
- Sentinelese
- Pacific
- Maori
- Pasifika
- Aboriginal
- European
- French
- British
- German
- Greek
- Scandanvian
- Aussie
- African
- Nigerian
- South African
- Sengalese
- Liberian
- Umoja
- Slavic
- Russian
- Jugoslavs
- Polish
- Americano
- Brazillian
- Roma
- Roma
- Asian
- Mandarin
- Filopino
- Cantonese
- Vietnamese
- Balinese
- Indonesian
- Turkic
- Turkish
- Native American
- Inuit
- Esperanto
- Esperanto
- Ido
- Olympian
- Lacedaemon
- Renatus
- Olympain
Religions
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This section is very fluid right now and there's no definite decision, but here is the rough list put together on the other thread.---------------------------------------------------
- Chalcedonain - In the year 2356, Pope Constantine reached an agreement with Patriarch Tikon of the Russian Orthodox Church in which they would try and mend their differences. Despite the Russian Church having fewer adherents than ever, it was seen as a massive evolution in Christianity. Soon the Ecumenical Patriarch even agreed to allow Catholic services in Greek churches. The final divisions were struck down fifty years later when two brothers were elected to both offices, merging the churches completely.
- Stellarums - Many of the Catholic population was unable to believe that God had truly abandoned them to Mars, and believed that the Second Coming was just around the corner. Early on in its formation the First Pope Estella stepped up. She convinced the former Catholics to follow her and told of visions from Jesus himself. She became the first Pope Stellarum, a tradition which has lead to the modern day.
- Protestantism - After hundreds of years of separation from the Catholic Church, Protestantism has truly come into its own. No longer ruled by the stern voice of a Pope or Patriarch, the Protestants of Mars turned inward. The Eruption led to a deep spiritual awakening, and many committed themselves to Monastery life to better interpret the bible.
- Rosmarstserkov- A possible continuation of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Rosmarstserkov (Church of Mars) can come to be if the second Schism occurs. Its Patriarchs have been set up in the five capitals of each original colonial site in the hope of bringing the major players into the faith.
- Sovite - Remnants of a by-gone communist era, these historical revisionists see themselves as a continuation of the old Russian Orthodox Church. Maintaining many of the old practices, they distance themselves from the new Chalcedonains by including old dictators such as Lenin and Mao Ze Dong as saintly heroes.
After the turmoil of the 21st century, the Middle East, with help from other countries, was able to become fairly successful - while life there wasn't the most luxurious, most terrorism had been eradicated and cities like Baghdad and Dubai became popular tourist destinations. As a coming of age ceremony, each Muslim is given a compass which is said to point towards Earth (and therefore Mecca) at all times.
- Islam - A new from of Islam came to be back on Earth even before Colonization, which westernized it extremely. The prestige of having many wives has greatly declined, but some still choose to continue the old practice. Some of the even more progressive countries opened up to the possibility of female rulers, but it never happened. The differences between Sunni and Shia have been severely broken down, but one may choose to lean more towards one side or the other. There is also an option to choose African Islam for certain cultures, which is infused with many ancient mythologies. The Caliph can still call great Jihads. Decadence has been removed from this form.
- Wahhabism - Much more similar to old Islam, Fundamentalism refuses all rule of women and encourage to take as many wives as possible. It is practiced mainly by the Saudi Caliphate
Judaism is an ancient faith, having followers since the days of ancient Egypt & Babylon on Earth. This has not changed after the Cataclysm, and there are still followers of Judaism on Mars. However, at the beginning of the game, Judaism is in a very similar situation to it's situation at the beginning of vanilla; there are only one or two small Jewish countries, however Christians, Atheists, and Muslims can gain Jewish courtiers like in vanilla.
- Judaism - The only faith in the Jewish religion group, Judaism is essentially the same as in vanilla - a new nation called New Israel (any better names would be great) may be formed, and when it is the religious head, the Kohen Gadol, is elected, who may call for Great Holy Wars. Jewish characters in control of New Israel may also build the Fourth Temple.
The Persian group is both new and old, containing the ancient Zoroastrianism and the nineteenth century Abrahamic religion Bahá'í.
- Bahá'í - The only faith in the Bahá'í religion group, Bahá'í focuses on the equality and acceptance of others and their religions, leading to some odd practices. They are allowed to Buddhist holy wars if one is cynical, can use absolute cognatic laws, is able to hold a massive Nineteen Day Feast yearly
- Zoroastrianism - A revived interest in this old religion during the twenty-first century led to unprecedented growth, growing to even rival Islam in Iran. Despite multiple attempts to controls its growth, Zoroastrianism even expanded to other nearby countries. It contains many of the old traits such as a dualistic view of the world.
Countries such as China, Japan, & India were able to colonize Mars, and the native religions of the countries were able to spread on Mars. Now, it is similar to the Dharmic faiths of vanilla India; they may intermarry, change religions within their group, there are castes, and instead of heresies there are sects. However, the religions are a bit more divided here - each religion has a religious head who cannot convert to other Eastern religions (nor can priests). The religious heads may call for Great Holy Wars against people of other religions unless they are in the same religion group.
- Hinduism - Hinduism, as the mainstream religion of India, quickly took root on Mars when India began colonization. For the most part, it is the vanilla religion - Hindus may hold a Diwali festival, and there are the regular religious sects - Smartism, Shaktism, Shavism, and Vashnavism. However, the Hindu faith also has a religious head - the Dharma Ka Sira (literally head of religion in Hindi) who can call for Great Holy Wars against non-Eastern religions.
- Buddhism - Having a presence in most eastern countries (as well as many western nations), Buddhism quickly spread on Mars. There are three sects - Vajrayana, Mahayana, and Theravada, and Buddhists may host a Diwali festival (as well as most other vanilla features). Their religious head, the Dalai Lama, may call for Great Holy Wars against non-Eastern religions.
- Sikhism - Sikhism is a smaller Eastern religion; originating in the Punjab region of India, Sikhism is a monotheistic belief that heavily venerates the gurus. Sikhs may host Diwali, choose a patron guru as opposed to a patron deity, and they can reconstruct the Harimandir Sahib/Golden Temple. Their religious head is the Guru, who may call for Great Holy Wars. (Not sure about sects for Sikhism)
- Confucianism - Confucianism has been the mainstream religion of China since the teachings of Confucius, however mainstream Confucianism today originated during the Tang dynasty. Confucians may choose one of three sects - Confucian (could use a better name), Taoist, and Shenist; they may also choose two schools of thought similarly to Islam, Cheng-Zu & Lu-Wang. The head of religion, the Zongjiao (Mandarin for religion), may call for Great Holy Wars.
The UN brought with it the European secularism of the Old World when it set up the refugee colony of Mars. These ideologies still reflect the ancient beliefs of Earth, but also the connectivity of Humanity
- Humanist - Most commonly found in the United Nations, most Humanist do not hold themselves to a certain god and dedicate themselves to better Humanity. While they strive for a secular government, they are normally bad at conversion. Most Humanists can choose a trait which reflects their ancestor's beliefs, and will if free from the UN's yoke, they can revert to that religion.
- Transhumanist - An old remnant of the Super Soldier program, Transhumanist clash with the UN Humanism on many issues. Prone to eugenics and conflict, the Transhumanists believe artificial augmentation is the next step of human evolution, and those not with them are against them.
New Age and Pagan religions have taken foot on Mars; most of them are descended from neo-pagan movements on Earth, but there are also new religions based on Mars & the Old Earth. When reformed, all pagan faiths gain Great Holy Wars.
- Wicca - This is mostly from the Wiccan belief from Earth, believing in a dualistic faith of the Moon Goddess & the Horned God involving the practice of magic. Most priests are mystics (sometimes with old technology), and when reformed there are two religious heads - one male and one female. They represent the two moons of Mars. There are three minor heads who assist in provincial religious questions.
- Terran - Terrans are fascinated by Old Earth artifacts, believing they are the products of ancient gods. Terrans may visit ruins from the old colonies (like a pilgrimage), and they may also go on an archaeological dig, giving them piety & potentially a piece of old technology. It is considered highly impious, however, to remove these artifacts. The Terrans believe that Earth and Mars' pasts are closely intertwined and must be kept the same for when the two meet again.
- The Living Force - An odd religion more similar to a philosophy, The Living Force preaches the connections between all life. Their priests, known as Masters, venerate The Light, and live by a strict moral code to ward of The Dark
- Andamanese - An ancient religion of the Andamanese people, its followers believe that the universe is compiled of many layers. They believe that the spirits of their ancestors still inhabit the world as formless, smell-absorbing spirits who live within nature.
- Dreamtime - The Aboriginal people of Australia carried with them the tradition of Dreamtime, a religion stretching back far into the past. The Aborigines believe that in The Dreaming, all of ones ancestors exist as one. In this realm, life begins and ends. All across it and the physical world, ancient heroes are believed to have established sacred sites known as songlines.
The Martian religions are unique in their founding location, causing them to feel bonds of fellowship... for the most part.
- Olympian - This religion is the worship of the volcano Olympus Mons. A few Greco-Roman deities are believed in (such as Ares & Pluto). Olympians may go on pilgrimage to Olympus Mons, which is where the religion is mostly located.
- Nasan - Shortly after the eruption of Olympus Mons, a group of people attempted to bury themselves deep into the ground so they might avoid the ashes. While digging, they found the NASA. What was once an old Martian rover, they regarded it as a heavenly messenger as it activated and began to talk to them. Soon this group of superstitious people began to follow all of the commands sent by this messenger, and secluded themselves from society to become an underground society. Many of the border cities live in constant fear of Nasans as they will commonly build underground tunnels to raid a city. Their lord Commander will often give orders to raid and pillage.
- Children of the Stars - The Children of the Stars believe that everything that has, is and will ever exist(ed) comes from Star Dust. Created billions of years ago, they search for a way of the constrictions of planets and to make the final journey back home.
- Cydonian - From up high on a mountain, the first Cydoinan looked upon a martian valley and noticed how it look disturbingly similar to a face. Every day for five years, the first Cydonian would come back to worship the face as God itself. On the final day, God told him to come into the valley with his friends and family so that they may wait out they apocalypse. Now there for seven generations, they do everything possible to help that apocalypse along. Due to the confined space, rumors suggest that many have even turned to incestuous relationships to keep the population large.
- The Cult of Mars - A savage cult that worships the fierce war god Mars. They believe that the planet Mars is an afterlife, and that they are being rewarded for their valour in their past life. They seek to transform Mars into a realm of never ending battle and revelry, and seek to destroy all those who would corrupt the purity of Mars with their false doctrines of morality and restraint. The religion is also quite misogynistic, as they see Mars as heaven for good men and hell for wicked women, whilst subsequently Venus is heaven for good women and hell for wicked men. They believe in a form of reincarnation where people live on Earth, and after they die are reborn on either Mars or Venus according to their deeds and gender. After a person dies on Mars they are reborn on Earth where the cycle repeats itself. They're basically Martian warboys, and the religion was probably created by a warlord. In terms of gameplay they get all of the looting and warmongering, plus concubines and they're stuck on agnatic succession.
- The Athenian Cult - A heretical offshoot of the Mars cult identical to them in every way, except for the fact that they deny the existence of Venus, and worship Athena as the equal of Mars. As such they embrace a more equal opportunities approach to slaughter and mayhem, seeing Mars as a Valhalla for all. In terms of gameplay, identical to the Mars cult, except they have cognatic succession and no concubines.
- Souls - In a mythology similar to Christianity, the Virgins believe that a woman named Lora who was visited by a godly messenger, who told her to visit the nearby lake and bathe their. When she did, Lora was set upon by an evil demonic figure. She was saved by a lowly, unnamed peasant who fought off the demon. Despite only courting him, she grew pregnant. On the day of the birth, Lora pushed forward a great carved stone. The peasant revealed himself to be an ancient God, and told her that the Stone held the soul of all Humanity inside. This stone is currently watched over by the Greatest Priest, who ensures its safe keeping until the ancient God returns.
Wishes and Horses
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- An optional campaign storyline focusing on the Red King of Olympia
- Some sort of Super-Soldier program
- An option to re-start the Olympics and countries can send athletes
- A second colonization by Earth (Horde invasion)
- Two bookmarks, one just after the eruption of Olympus Mons and one in which the world has truly fractured
- Alot of new traits for characters
- A new type of bullying system by which larger countries can gain land without having to go to war, which can lead to a coalition like EU4
- Trading companies
- A variety of new democratic governments along with Corporations
This is a sub-project started to add to the lore of Red Kings
The Terraforming of Mars
Julius Carling "The Red King"
Diatero
Downloads: Map
There is currently not a released version of the mod, but you can check out the map using the link above.
That's pretty much it, I hope you enjoyed reading! That said, there is no way I can do the all by myself. I need help with pretty much everything, but map is most important. If you can't mod, that's fine! Give all the ideas you have on how to make the mod better! You can PM me or leave a comment indicating you want to help.
The current list team members is
-Parha - Various Events, Religions, Traits
-quoms - Maps
-Shade2 - Maps
-Lukesandwich - Cultures
I want to thank quoms, spendabuck, and Orinsul for their ideas and contributions
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