World Map scenario, Israel's colony in California image - Realism Invictus mod for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Realism: Invictus is the Beyond the Sword version of the Civilization 4 mod that was formerly known “Total Realism” when it was being developed for Warlords expansion pack of Civilization 4. Our mod has been with Civ since the earliest days; it was, back when it was called just “Realism”, among the first comprehensive modpacks seeking to rebalance the game. For over a decade now, the mod continues its life and its evolution. For detailed statistics on what the mod adds, please check the features section.
In this screenshot you can see a rare instance of a city state not only surviving long enough, but actually becoming a prominent world player. In this game, Israel seems to have successfully researched Administration, which allows city states to build settlers, and then actually put that to good use in the New World.