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Player Manual · Live Catalog · v0.68.6

Civics

Civilization-wide policy choices grouped by domain.

15 documented entries

centralized_rule

Centralized Rule

Capital authority expands Influence and territory control but makes distant communities less content.

Village tier
federalism

Federalism

Shared authority supports regional growth and broad territory, with modest administrative upkeep.

City tier
free_markets

Free Markets

Private exchange increases material production and trade capacity, but maintenance becomes more expensive.

Town tier
internationalism

Internationalism

Formal cooperation improves diplomacy and trade at a small cost to direct Influence.

City tier
isolationism

Isolationism

Internal cohesion and defense improve while foreign exchange becomes harder.

Village tier
local_autonomy

Local Autonomy

Regional leaders respond quickly to local needs, improving stability while reducing central Influence.

Camp tier
militia_duty

Militia Duty

Citizens defend their settlements, adding defense at a small cost to economic output.

Village tier
open_borders

Open Borders

Foreign exchange expands trade and Knowledge but weakens border cohesion.

Town tier
oral_custom

Oral Custom

Shared stories strengthen culture, though informal learning limits advanced research.

Camp tier
pacifism

Pacifism

Civilian priorities improve Knowledge and diplomacy while reducing military strength.

Town tier
planned_economy

Planned Economy

Coordinated production accelerates construction while reducing food output and commercial flexibility.

City tier
professional_army

Professional Army

Standing forces expand military capacity and defense but consume more maintenance.

Town tier
public_education

Public Education

Schools accelerate Knowledge and civic cohesion but require additional upkeep.

City tier
social_welfare

Social Welfare

Public support speeds population growth and stabilizes cities while reducing raw production.

City tier
subsistence_economy

Subsistence Economy

Communities protect food security before profit, strengthening harvests but limiting trade.

Camp tier