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Governments
Government forms, unlocks, civic slots, reforms, benefits, and drawbacks.
7 documented entries
bureaucratic_republic
Bureaucratic Republic
A professional civil service supports many policies and distant cities at the cost of administrative overhead.
chiefdom
Chiefdom
A trusted leader and a small circle make quick decisions for a young frontier.
constitutional_democracyPreview
Constitutional Democracy
A future representative government built for mass politics and modern institutions.
council_republic
Council Republic
Local councils protect civic participation and stable regional growth, but debate slows construction.
digital_commonwealthPreview
Digital Commonwealth
A future information-era state coordinating public decisions across a planetary network.
hereditary_monarchy
Hereditary Monarchy
A permanent royal house projects authority and defense, but court upkeep burdens the realm.
merchant_republic
Merchant Republic
Commercial families expand exchange and material output while accepting weaker cultural cohesion.