Suwon Hwaseong (World Wonder)
guards and courtiers were all dressed in brocade.
Five divisions marshaled troops as the alligator drums roared,
two lines cleared the way as bonghwang flutes soared."
– Jeong Yakyong
Suwon Hwaseong is a fortress built at the end of the 18th century during the Joseon Dynasty, commissioned by King Jeongjo to commemorate his father. King Jeongjo’s father was ordered by King Yeongjo to be confined in a rice crest for eight days during midsummer and starved to death. King Jeongjo restored his father’s reputation, relocated his father’s tomb to Suwon, and constructed a new city and the fortress Hwaseong to protect it. The designer of Suwon Hwaseong was Jeong Yakyong, a prominent scholar of Silhak ("School of Practical Study"). Drawing lessons from the failure to effectively defend against invaders during the Imjin War, Jeong Yakyong combined traditional Korean fortress design with fortification techniques from China and the West, incorporating gunholes and cannon forts into the fortress to adapt to the challenges of firearms warfare. The northern gate of Hwaseong Fortress is named Janganmun (named after the ancient Chinese capital Chang’an), featuring a double-eaved gable roof and an outer barbican for protection. It is the largest existing ancient city gate in Korea today. The design and construction process of Hwaseong Fortress is meticulously recorded in the "Hwaseong Seongyeok Uigwe", so after the fortress was severely damaged during the Korean War, South Korea was able to restore the fortress based on this manual. In 1997, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside Changdeokgung, recognizing its architectural techniques and historical significance.
Grants 3 Cheonja Chongtongs, and may train additional Cheonja Chongtongs in this city. Siege units and Hwachas receive +1 Movement, and may attack after moving. Provides the same defensive bonuses as the Fort improvement. Must be built next to a River adjacent to an Encampment district. +2 Great Engineer points +6 Gold Unlocked at the Siege Tactics technology.
Siege unit unique to the civilization with the Suwon Hwaseong wonder. Attacks against units and districts are 100% effective. Killing a non-Barbarian unit provides Science, Culture and Great General points equal to 50% of its Combat Strength (at standard speed). Starts with 1 free promotion.
Supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese.
Credits
This wonder is based on the Hwaseong Fortress in Age of Empires III: Wars of Liberty mod, with permission given by Forsant.
Special thanks to IthildinX for importing the model and texture, and Mikecro for providing the Chongtong unit assets.
Required DLC:
These DLC should be installed in order to use this item.
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