Civilization IV BTS - ALL Tech Quotes [Voiced by Leonard Nimoy]

Yes, "The Wheel" and "Theology" are mixed up, because one alphabetical order ignored "The" and the other didn't.
Expand and scroll down for individual quote times. All of the Civilization IV Tech quotes including those in Beyond the Sword and Warlords expansions.
They are all in alphabetical order, so enjoy!
Go to Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4 Complete\Assets\Sounds\Tech to find the mp3s yourself if you own the game.
Edited with: Camtasia Studio 7
Advanced Flight: 0:07
Aesthetics: 0:16
Agriculture: 0:27
Alphabet: 0:34
Animal Husbandry: 0:44
Archery: 0:50
Artillery: 0:57
Assembly Line 1:04
Astronomy: 1:09
Banking: 1:18
Biology: 1:23
Bronze Working: 1:30
Calendar: 1:41
Chemistry: 1:48
Civil Service: 1:56
Code of Laws: 2:03
Combustion: 2:10
Communism: 2:16
Compass: 2:25
Composites: 2:30
Computers: 2:35
Constitution: 2:40
Construction: 2:49
Corporation: 2:59
Currency: 3:09
Democracy: 3:14
Divine Right: 3:23
Drama: 3:26
Ecology: 3:38
Economics: 3:45
Education: 3:51
Electricity: 3:56
Engineering: 4:03
Fascism: 4:12
Feudalism: 4:20
Fiber Optics: 4:28
Fishing: 4:35
Fission: 4:43
Flight: 4:55
Fusion: 5:06
Future Tech: 5:13
Genetics: 5:16
Guilds: 5:24
Gunpowder: 5:35
Horseback Riding: 5:43
Hunting: 5:48
Industrialism: 5:53
Iron Working: 6:05
Laser: 6:10
Liberalism: 6:19
Literature: 6:28
Machinery: 6:36
Masonry: 6:40
Mass Media: 6:47
Mathematics: 6:53
Medicine: 7:04
Meditation: 7:12
Metal Casting: 7:22
Military Science: 7:28
Military Tradition: 7:36
Mining: 7:45
Monarchy: 7:52
Monotheism: 7:59
Music: 8:06
Mysticism: 8:11
Nationalism: 8:18
Optics: 8:28
Paper: 8:33
Philosophy: 8:37
Physics: 8:47
Plastics: 8:53
Polytheism: 8:59
Pottery: 9:07
Priesthood: 9:14
Printing Press: 9:26
Radio: 9:32
Railroad: 9:40
Refrigeration: 9:48
Replaceable Parts: 9:54
Rifling: 9:59
Robotics: 10:04
Rocketry: 10:10
Sailing: 10:17
Satellites: 10:24
Scientific Method: 10:29
Stealth: 10:39
Steam Power: 10:48
Steel: 10:58
Superconductors: 11:04
Theology: 11:12
The Wheel: 11:22
Writing: 11:26
Disclaimer: This video is for informative use. Civilization IV is property of Firaxis Games. I do not work for Firaxis nor did I create this game. All videos, graphics, images, and sounds from the game are property of Firaxis. All rights reserved.

[@Bunnies1230]

I somehow overlooked that in my final run of the video before exporting, and realized it soon after when I was re-watching after upload. *sigh* But thanks!

[@The360MlgNoscoper]

Overlooked what?

[@justanothercommenter5835]

@@The360MlgNoscoperTheology and the Wheel’s quotes have been swapped, and one is used twice. Weird that we were both here within 24 hours though.

[@The360MlgNoscoper]

@@justanothercommenter5835 i noticed the first one

[@DangAssDan]

Let's all take a few moments to remember Leonard and his sage wisdom as witnessed in Civ IV.

[@DangAssDan]

I was hoping somebody would use that one. You are my hero.

[@sagev.5818]

🖖🏻

[@Xunkun]

"Beep... beep... beep... beep."

[@klaxoncow]

In fairness, he's an actor who was just reading some of the most famous quotations from history. Like, he didn't come up with all these sayings himself. Though, admittedly, he played a calm and sage Vulcan - some of that must have been him under the surface... and they chose him to read these quotations for a reason.

[@BlueWizi]

Nimoy reading the Ozymandias quote still gets me every time. Something about it is just moving

[@pablor.sepulveda9929]

The whole poem is moving. We are just stories throughout time itself.

[@deadvodka]

Agreed! His voice is iconic as it is, but that one quote was amazingly well read. I love the books he's read and would chose his take on audiobooks over any other option. There is a soothing calmness to it. 2:48 for anyone searching

[@robertocalderon1584]

It certainly gets the juices flowing. At the end of breaking bad,when Walter whites intro to the epoisode "ozymandias" played,it gave me even more goosebumps cause it was like the cool kid,acknowledging us nerds 🤓

[@TheRoachDoggJR]

"BEEP... BEEP... BEEP... BEEP..." -Lennard Nemoy

[@emilyknight5061]

Sputnik actually. Leonard Nimoy was quoting a Russian satellite.

[@TheRoachDoggJR]

I know lol

[@drunkenhobo8020]

I use it as my notification sound. I get a few funny looks.

[@roachdoggjr5647]

its da Roach Dogg

[@djflutt3rshy]

"All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts." RIP Mr. Nimoy, you truly played many wonderful parts.

[@airstr1ke]

3:26 for the lazy

[@braeduin]

Researching tech in Civ IV was a double treat, new tech and Leonard Nimoy's pitch perfect diction. He will be sorely missed.

[@vinh9699]

Good bye,Leonard.

[@OliverChild]

the sad news brought me to this video. His voice is just immaculate.

[@SgtTwilight]

Came here to say this and to listen to the quotes once more. Such a shame.

[@SnapeMaster]

***** I guess he's still with us , just downloaded his voice for Civ 5 UI.

[@iankimca]

+Eddie Tran Sid's voice sucked. Long live Nemoy

[@antred11]

It's not a shame. Everyone has to go eventually, and he reached a respectable age and accomplished a lot in his life. :)

[@ballsofass]

RIP Leonard, your voice in this game is what made me care about things, you gave my a philosophical point of view in life , Thank you

[@MarcDufresneosorusrex]

+ballsofass this guy and the quotes from SmAC, did u try that game? : )

[@michaelbauers8800]

I love Civ V, but I wish he had voiced the technology quotes

[@georgegerswin6297]

@@MarcDufresneosorusrex smac is close to the greatest game ever made. If someone..somewhere made a modern version with updated (not amazing) and maybe a little better AI ....

[@DeadPyro96]

10:22 So deep... RIP Leonard

[@greenboy1231000]

Haha

[@musketman1265]

beep

[@StarCrusher.]

2beep4me

[@bobthered313]

Little known fact. He was close to laughing by the end of saying that quote. Tv Tropes told me that.

[@Polish95Hero]

Its funny how I know most of these and I am unable to recall a single quote for tomorrow's English exam.

[@dfdfdf47]

that's because your english teacher isn't Leonard Nemoy

[@AleutianSailor]

Did you pass your exam

[@PreOMFS]

quote beep beep beep beep

[@JohnBatman111]

so much wisdom compressed in 11 minutes 38 seconds

[@michaelbauers8800]

Definitely agree

[@shoukatsukai]

"You can have the Model T, so long as its black"

[@Virus173205]

Minus the Future Tech one. No wisdom from Dan Quayle. Instead, lets take some wisdom from Danny Elfman: "The white folks think they're at the top, ask any proud white male. A million years of evolution, and we get Danny Quayle."

[@ATADSP]

"I AM THE STATE!"

[@gamerguy-ek8gr]

ATADSP Yes You Are The State.

[@CathrineMacNiel]

not yet

[@Neverhoodian]

Kirrim Kerman It's treason then.

[@ZappahVideo]

I came here for 9:40. This quote as performed by Nimoy pops in to my brain on occasion. I really have no good explanation why.

[@nikitaavramov6519]

Where is it from?

[@KaiHonsou]

Literally came here to find it. I say it randomly now and then, its ingrained in me. I haven't heard it for years though. Thank you Nimoy for this, wherever you may be now.

[@ZorroVulpes]

I came to this video to look for this quote because it popped in my head. The way he says it is amazing.

[@GhengisJohn]

Yes. You and me both. It just happened. I had to find it.

[@ACamelEmoji]

​@@nikitaavramov6519 Rock Island line by Johnny Cash. Yes, he did a cover, but it's specifically from his cover

[@AquaAtia]

Leonard Nimoy will forever be the best narrator in the Civ series. It’s hard to believe he’s one with the cosmos now

[@Mystakaphoros]

Nimoy's reading of the Priestly Blessing is the voice I hear it in every time.

[@emperorofthegreatunknown4394]

This is also where he got the Vulcan Salute from.

[@macsmith2013]

Beep .. beep .. beep .. beep. Thanks, Mr. Nimoy, you will not be forgotten

[@TehJumpingJawa]

They missed a trick by not using "Live long and prosper" for Future Tech.

[@The360MlgNoscoper]

or genetics

[@MrBeatdown]

I got all pig iron.

[@MaximumUtmost]

9:40

[@xXDJLEE02Xx]

10:23 Beep... Beep... Beep... Beep

[@HKgunner]

my mother WHAT?!?!

[@xXDJLEE02Xx]

He sounds like someone who isn't sure if they're a robot or not.

[@Reneza66]

"Beep... Beep... Beep... Beep..." - Sputnik

[@Zhedox]

8:18 I love this quote so god damn much

[@Oxillious]

Sean Bean is great, but you can't beat Leonard Nimoy.

[@xRsAtx]

Live long a prosper RIP

[@evilwillhunting]

I'd love to see a Civ where James Earl Jones narrates the tech quotes.

[@dukoth6552]

or morgan freeman

[@michaelbauers8800]

"Then one fine mornin' she puts on a New York station... You know her life was saved by Rock 'n' Roll"

[@SnakeByteStudios]

The Civ 4 quotes were so much better than Civ 5. They should have reused more of them.

[@abortedfetus8791]

couldn't agree more nimoy makes them awesome

[@j.p.9522]

The Civ 6 quotes are the worst.

[@narnbrez]

@@j.p.9522 i find it amazing how they seem to be running the series into the ground

[@j.p.9522]

@@narnbrez It really is.

[@Darth1Marik]

some of the ones in Civ 5 are the same as they were in 4. The Plastics one for instance was the same with the exception of in 5 they say the name of the other person in the conversation.

[@nielsdanielbuch9022]

they aren't all voiced by Nimoy a few are voiced by Sid Meier

[@Jonius]

Yep the BTS ones were voiced by Sid Meier

[@heckctcctc167]

I was always wondering who the other voice was in the narrations! After 12 years almost of playing, never would have guessed it was Sid Meier himself

[@ApollyonZKX]

@@heckctcctc167 same

[@The360MlgNoscoper]

Civ IV as a game is all legendary.

[@panner11]

I haven't played this game in many years but I found that I remember all of these word for word. I took a look at the civ5 quotes and found that I barely recognized any of them despite playing civ5 more than civ4. Nimoy's voice really leaves an everlasting impression.

[@Dominion69420]

My 8th grade English teacher worked on Civ 4 (he even said he hired the lead guy for civ 5) and got to meet Leonard Nimoy in person for him to record.

[@Gloomsridge]

Farewell Mr. Nimoy. You've been immortalized. RIP

[@Lotus77777]

9:14 I saw someone reference this Bible verse today and immediately thought of Leonard Nimoy reading it. Thank you for posting. ❤️

[@henryblanton7333]

There will never be another Civ 4....and that makes me very sad.

[@Collectorfirearms]

They need to update it

[@PutYourQuarterUpGaming]

@@Collectorfirearms f that, new civs suck theyll ruin it, just find a resolution mod - nothing wrong with game otherwise.

[@Collectorfirearms]

@@PutYourQuarterUpGaming I mean add more mods and improve on how artillery works in mods such as road to war where a stack of arty is overpowered and work on how to make the computer fight better such as they attack with infantry first then arty in most Napoleonic mods

[@fadelapouit]

Ben Franklin's quotation (Liberalism) is probably the best rendition ever. Nimoy's voice is simply perfect for it. I get the chills every time

[@TheLordHighlander]

Rest in Peace Leonard Nimoy, truly great man

[@dylanroemmele906]

It's because of this game that whenever I hear a quote from the Bible or anything ancient Leonard Nimoys voice pops into my head

[@BlackDiamond2718]

“Wisdom is not about everyone agreeing with you, but everyone agreeing with your words.” If leonard nimoy was a quote.

[@wunderwerks7826]

Astronomy made me cry.

[@imveryangryitsnotbutter]

I knew that Civ VI's Sogno Di Volare was based on a Leonardo DaVinci quote, but I had completely forgotten that that very quote first appeared in Civilization IV. (4:55)

[@patrik600ful]

10:29 is my favourite

[@PillowTalk420]

I like how the first 2 aren't even Lenard Nemoy because none of the techs added in BTS were voiced by him.

[@pablor.sepulveda9929]

They were voiced by Sid Meier himself

[@Canaris3]

Back in the days when games taught you something...

[@kattenelvis1778]

But they still do.

[@DIY_Miracle]

As long as you play the old ones.

[@kattenelvis1778]

Coosch The newer ones teach you just as much, that is to say a minimal level.

[@DIY_Miracle]

katten elvis Honestly games like Europa and Crusader Kings are good for that stuff. Myths still persist, I've noticed a few quotes from CivIV are innacurate despite being a fucking amazing game. Maps!

[@Canaris3]

Yeha, compare Alpha Centauri quotes and general lore and CIV 6 and try to repeat this with the straight face..

[@jamiehughes5573]

Atleast we can continue his great voice in this iconic game, we will still miss him. Live long and prosper

[@kxf8608]

2:48 best in the game!!!

[@huntermurphylaw]

Love this, thank you!

[@reeereee7083]

Leonard Nimoy, you will be missed :(

[@paulgallagher8582]

I came here for one specific one and stayed for the whole thing. Thanks!

[@shuttlecrossing1433]

It was Satellites wasn't it?

[@deadvodka]

His voice is so iconic and recognisable - it's amazing. Coming from a non-english speaking country, I have not heard it before I was playing this game and also didn't recognise it for what it was. Only years later, when I was listening to other recordings of his did it dawn on me.

[@robertocalderon1584]

It was one of the best parts of the game...I have civ6 with all the expansions, but nothing can ever touch the beauty and chaos of civ4 beyond the sword. You could do so much more with the game back then when they weren't trying to "perfectly balance" it.v

[@HolyKhaaaaan]

I can also see you put a lot of good effort into this. Good work.

[@melk100]

My favorite video on KZbin. Besides 6:18 is grandly ironic :)

[@iamcaesar2]

Wow. Nice work. thanks for doing this :)

[@mcmtutsplays8499]

11:04 Clever use of the quote in context of superconductors

[@bayuganspride]

merci! been looking for this :D

[@Gman240]

Thank you Mr. Spock, very cool.

[@AndyRaslan]

So Spock new about this all along... Fascinating.

[@duckdictator6531]

I know it's foolish but I feel that I learned a lot from simply listening to these quotes while playing Civ as a much younger lad.

[@robertocalderon1584]

Playing civ6 with all the expansions,and still missing civ4 Beyond the sword. Leonard Nimoy, and big stacks of doom are what I miss the most ❤

[@stephenforsberg4038]

I only recently remembered the Construction technology quote about Ozymandias. Hearing the original poem and then the voice who said the quote here... (2:47) My visual memories of my past playing Sid's Civilization 4 are in shadows, but not my emotions. After hearing each title theme of Sid's Civilization 4 (each DLC's main theme) and hearing the Ozymandias quote, I believe that that part of me is whole or awaken again. O, what great memories have I lost which only its residue remains in my mind.

[@pederbull]

Fission is my favourite, but they're all very well selected... Such an amazing game

[@lookabomba32]

Goodbye Leonard you will always live long and prosper within us

[@WeirdGamer20555]

"The bureaucracy is expanding to meet the needs the expanding bureaucracy"-Anonymous...That's perfect.

[@patrik600ful]

That's actually came from Oscar Wilde

[@nintendowiirulz]

thanks, needed a few :P

[@gabrielmichaelromito4386]

2:49 Nimoy helped me through freshman year college English

[@Nikkidafox]

I think it says something that I can remember what technologies almost all of these quotes go with

[@troutwalker475]

The bureaucracy is expanding to meet the needs of the expanding bureaucracy…how true

[@joaopedrogomes9914]

I really love the Astronomy quote.

[@johnr.timmers2297]

Whoever thought to get Leonard Nimoy to voice this was a genius

[@pbp8059]

Bronze Working quote always gave me chills xD

[@largelysubatomic]

Haha I new I would be able to find a collection like this on youtube.

[@kekohokko7213]

2:49 made me learn Ozymandias of Egypt by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Still know that one by heart. ^^

[@Bunnies1230]

@truvak It is indeed Spock himself. Apart from a few that were added in the expansion. Look it up :)

[@madman026]

R.I.P Leonard Nimoy you will be missed

[@civilwildman]

4:56... I have tasted flight, and yes, I long to experience it again after quarantine is over.

[@professorpenne9962]

leonard nimoy is the sole reason why civ 4 is the best one of the franchise

[@grabthebagnow]

For everything (turn turn turn) there is a season (turn turn turn) The Byrds are on calendar.

[@Thephatguyfromlost02]

Could you make a video with all the Civ 5 Quotes as well? I really love them!

[@sebastianheine305]

live long and prosper

[@Biljoona]

Dammit this was good.

[@Erthradar]

I think Leonard Nimoy's greatest work is reading the quote for satellites.

[@jakestoffel4165]

Rest in peace!

[@michaelbauers8800]

The railroad quote didn't make sense to me in the past. And now listening to it, I realize I recently learned it's origin without realizing I learned it's origin. The excellent and classic song Rock Island Line ( covered by many people.)

[@doncopley9138]

i laughed when i first heard it in civ... thinking of Johnny Cash's version

[@pederbull]

Oh and Stealth was good too, haven't really had any reason to research it so was new to me :)

[@ardaorhan3968]

Rip You will be remembered

[@gaoevan]

Fascinating! -- Spock

[@HolyKhaaaaan]

You transposed the "wheel" quote with the "theology" quote. :( Otherwise, this smacks of absolutely great. I love the steam power quote. :3

[@ikusar]

fantastic :-)

[@nicolampionic]

RIP Leonard

[@MrBeesness]

I have just realized something, replaceable parts and chemistry both have the same quote from the same person!

[@lrdrskillz]

His voice ages like fine wine.

[@Tyrfingr]

The game is worth playing through for this alone

[@NotVeryRandomDude]

Satellites (10:23) LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorite.

[@ObjectsInMotion]

That Sputnik quote was so deep.

[@tilkibazil]

RIP! what a great treasure.

[@MRTN13]

"All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts" - Me, impressing others by quoting Shakespeare casually because I'm brainwashed by Civilization

[@solidsnake0408]

11:12 theology-wheel swap !

[@theshadowsagas3617]

Now that I'm an adult and know who most of these people he's quoting actually are these hit different from when I played this as a kid

[@SerPinkKnight]

He also did the voice over for Seamen ¬___¬

[@ec7888]

1:40 makes me feel at peace

[@BakuSudoku]

Thx from Brazil. Obrigado.

[@capsaicen]

This is why civ4 > than civ5!

[@antred11]

This is only _one_ of many reasons why Civ 4 beats the pants off of Civ 5.

[@kyanrinel5898]

It’s late now but the voice of Civ 5 was the voice over actor for the Medal of Honor mission videos back in the days. He died a couple of years ago but did a great job. Nimoy edges him out but I think they fact that Civ4 was better than Civ5 also makes it easier to select Nimoy.

[@OnionChoppingNinja]

My favorites: 7:45 "The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones" - confucius - 4:54 "For once you tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been, and there you long to return" - Leonardo DaVinci - 10:23 "Beep... Beep... Beep... Beep..." Sputnik 1

[@12431265]

all i could think was "thanks for the quote master xehanort"