Phantagonist’s Baochuan for Yongle

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Authors: IthildinX, Phantagonist

Last revision: 31 Aug, 2025 at 13:49 UTC (1)

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Description:

Adds Baochuan from Phantagonist’s Zhu Di as a unique unit for Yongle Emperor. (After all, they are the same person)

Baochuan

Chinese unique Renaissance Era unit with a unique Promotion tree, when Zhu Di is their leader. Must be trained in cities with a Harbor. Can perform melee attacks, ranged attacks (Range 1) and coastal raids. Movement and Combat Strength are increased when Shipyard and Seaport buildings are first constructed.

Baochuan Promotions

The Baochuan is designed as a strategic unit that provides naval leadership and diplomatic bonuses. Tier-I Promotion (Left): Physicians Aboard Naval units within 2 tiles receive +10 HP Healing, can heal outside of friendly territory. Tier-I Promotion (Right): Repel the Pirates +5 Combat Strength. +5 Great Admiral points from killing an enemy unit. Tier-II Promotion (Left): Haidao Zhenjing Naval units within 2 tiles receive +1 Movement and +1 sight. Tier-II Promotion (Right): Convoy of Gifts +1 Envoy. Formation units all inherit escort’s Movement speed. Tier-III Promotion (Left): Fleet Logistics Naval units within 2 tiles heal at the end of every turn, even after moving or attacking. Tier-III Promotion (Right): Tributary Trade +1 Trade Route capacity. Protects embarked Trader units within 4 tiles. Tier-IV Promotion: Treasure Voyages +1 level of Diplomatic Visibility for each type of city-state you are suzerain of.

Notes
  • No changes were made to Yongle and Baochuans’ descriptions to maximize compatibilities with rework mods.
  • Baochuan model is created for Civilization IV by GeneralMatt, converted for Civilization V by wolfdog, imported as Civilization VI model by IthildinX. Many thanks to all modders involved.
  • The model uses the same animation as Frigate, so it has a "swinging tail" motion when the ship ends its movement like other Frigates.
  • If Phantagonist’s Dynasty Uniques is used, Baochuan counts as the Ming Dynasty’s unique unit. Yongle Emperor will trigger an Eureka and an Inspiration when Cartography is researched from Ming Dynasty’s dynasty unique ability.
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