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!! style="background-color: #1C4D8B; color: white;" | '''Species'''
!! style="background-color: #1C4D8B; color: white;" | '''Name'''
!! style="background-color: #1C4D8B; color: white;" | '''Description'''
!! style="background-color: #1C4D8B; color: white;" | '''Description'''
!! style="background-color: #1C4D8B; color: white;" | '''Attribute Chance'''
!! style="background-color: #1C4D8B; color: white;" | '''Effects'''
!! style="background-color: #1C4D8B; color: white;" | '''Global Stats'''
|-<span id="ResilientAbility"></span>
!! style="background-color: #1C4D8B; color: white;" | '''Colony Stats'''
| [[File:RaceTraitResilient.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Resilient'''
!! style="background-color: #1C4D8B; color: white;" | '''Approval Modifiers'''
| Ships immune to nebula and have access to special Hyperion improvements.
!! style="background-color: #1C4D8B; color: white;" | '''Gendered?'''
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* Ship gets  [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Is Immune To Nebula'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Altarian-03.png|48px|left]]Altarian
* Starbase gets  [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Is Immune To Nebula'''
|Most Altarians adopt a Mer, a philosophy they devote their life to. This makes them more ideological than other species and more approving when their [HS=HS_Ideology]Ideology[/HS] matches that of their empire or governor, and more disapproving when it is opposed to them. They can also be specialized to [HS=HS_DivineEmpath]Divine Empaths[/HS], though it is an expensive process.
|-<span id="ResourcefulAbility"></span>
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| [[File:RaceTraitEconomical.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Resourceful'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Snathi-07.png|48px|left]]Snathi
| Starts with some useful Resources.
|Snathi are clever and resourceful, but very likely to be criminals.
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* <span style="color:Green">+2</span> [[File:Icon_Res_HyperSilicates.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Hyper Silicates'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Tywom-11.png|48px|left]]Tywom
* <span style="color:Green">+2</span> [[File:GC3_Icon_Durantium_32.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Durantium'''
|The Tywom aren't very smart, and certainly aren't very socially adept. Their only positive quality is their incredibly low [HS=HS_Expectations]Expectations[/HS]. They are very accustomed to being treated poorly, and they are even happier when they share a world with other species. Though the other species may not like it.
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_93_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Auto Printer|Auto Printer]]''' Improvement
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* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_69_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Communications Array|Communications Array]]''' Improvement
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Absolute-01.png|48px|left]]Irradiated Amoeba
* Allows [[File:Icon_Production.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Lossless Mining|Lossless Mining]]''' Tech
|Irradiated citizens evolve if given enough time, each evolution more capable than the last. At the starting Amoeba stage, they reproduce frequently and are quick to evolve but are poor workers.
* Allows [[File:Policy_IPTheft.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#IP Theft|IP Theft]]''' Policy
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* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Festron-12.png|48px|left]]Festron
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Center|Industrial Center]]''' Improvement
|Festron love Jungle worlds. They also occasionally murder other species they share a world with.
|-<span id="WatcherAbility"></span>
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| [[File:RaceTraitWatcher.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Watcher'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Trandal-15.png|48px|left]]Trandal
| Grants the Cosmic Eye Executive Order. The Cosmic Eye can reveal a part of the galaxy and grants additional research or a new technology when used on another player's planet.+5 Sensor Range for Planets.+1 Sensor Range for Ships and Starbases.
|Easily distracted and always hungry Trandals are good at taking orders, and that's about it.
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* Colony gets <span style="color:Green">+5</span> [[File:GC3_SensorRange_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Sensor Range'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Manti-06.png|48px|left]]Manti
* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:GC3_SensorRange_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Sensor Range'''
|Manti love [HS=HS_Aquatic]Aquatic[/HS] worlds. They receive a large [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] bonus when they are on them and a slight penalty when they aren't.
* Starbase gets <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:GC3_SensorRange_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Sensor Range'''
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* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:AuthorityIcon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Totalitarianism'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Zombie_1.png|48px|left]]Zombies
* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> '''Deception'''
|Horrible ghouls that grow quickly but aren't very bright.
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_OrbitalTelescope.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Telescope Takeover|Telescope Takeover]]''' Executive Order
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|-<span id="FertileAbility"></span>
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Korath-01.png|48px|left]]Korath
| [[File:RaceTraitFertile.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Fertile'''
|If you thought the Drengin were disagreeable, the Korath are even worse. Though they have incredible [HS=HS_Resolve]Resolve[/HS] and [HS=HS_Diligence]Diligence[/HS] their social skills are lacking and they dislike sharing a world with any other species.
| Start with 2 additional workers and population grows 25% faster.
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|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Mimot-07.png|48px|left]]Mimot
* Colony gets <span style="color:Green">+25%</span> [[File:GC3_Growth_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Growth'''
|An average race with an above average [HS=HS_Growth]Growth[/HS] rate. They will quickly overwhelm planets and consume all available [HS=HS_Food]Food[/HS].
* At the start of the game grant <span style="color:Green">+2</span> '''Citizens'''
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* Allows [[File:Icon_Planet.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Artificial Wombs|Artificial Wombs]]''' Tech
|[[File:Citizen_Elves_1.png|48px|left]]Space Elves
* Allows [[File:Icon_Planet.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Cloning|Cloning]]''' Tech
|Graceful and in tune with nature, Elves possess a deep knowledge of techno magic and ancient lore.
* Allows [[File:Policy_PopulationBoom.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Population Boom|Population Boom]]''' Policy
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* Blocks [[File:Policy_CoercedColonization.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Coerced Colonization|Coerced Colonization]]''' Policy
|[[File:Citizen_Cyborg_1.png|48px|left]]Cyborgs
|-<span id="NocturnalAbility"></span>
|A fusion of machine and flesh, Cyborgs are known for their enhanced abilities and resilience.
| [[File:RaceTraitNocturnal.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Nocturnal'''
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| Developed to work in cycles, each lasting 15 months.Season of Waking: Manufacturing and Growth are boosted.Season of Dreaming: Research and Influence are boosted.
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Slyne-14.png|48px|left]]Slyne
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|The Slyne do not require organic food to survive, but their slow [HS=HS_Growth]Growth[/HS] rate hampers their ability to spread out into the galaxy as quickly as other species.
Alternate between Season of Waking and Season of Dreaming
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|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Drengin-02.png|48px|left]]Drengin
'''Season of Waking'''
|Drengin have a high [HS=HS_Resistance]Resistance[/HS] and aptitude for becoming strong  [HS=HS_Soldier]Soldiers[/HS]. Drengin have no [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] penalty for living on undefended worlds. They defend themselves.
* <span style="color:Green">+20%</span> [[File:GC3_Production_Spending_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Manufacturing'''
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* <span style="color:Green">+20%</span> [[File:Trait_Criminal.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Crime'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Absolute-01.png|48px|left]]Irradiated Larva
* <span style="color:Green">+20%</span> [[File:GC3_Growth_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Growth'''
|Irradiated citizens evolve if given enough time, each evolution more capable than the last. At the Larva stage, their [HS=HS_Growth]Growth Rate[/HS] slows, but they are more skilled than their Amoeba forms.
 
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'''Season of Dreaming'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Canine_14.png|48px|left]]Canine
* <span style="color:Green">+25%</span> [[File:GC3_Influence_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Influence'''
|Loyal and intuitive, Caninoids demonstrate exceptional teamwork and remarkable instincts. They naturally excel in roles requiring cooperation and protection, such as military or policing duties. While not typically drawn to independent intellectual pursuits, they're formidable tactical operators within a group dynamic. Their sociable temperament engenders strong bonds, earning them an [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] boost when sharing their world with other species. They have very low expectations.
* <span style="color:Green">+25%</span> [[File:GC3_Research_Spending_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Research'''
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* <span style="color:Red">-25%</span> [[File:GC3_HitPoints_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Ship Hit Points'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Avian_14.png|48px|left]]Avian
|-<span id="WarriorsAbility"></span>
|Graceful and visionary, Avianoids are known for their strategic foresight and aerial mastery. They excel in roles requiring a broad perspective, such as scouts, diplomats, or strategic planners. Their nimble agility can be less effective in ground-based military engagements. With a natural inclination towards harmony, they gain an [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] bonus when coexisting with diverse species on their world.
| [[File:RaceTraitWarriors.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Warriors'''
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| Ignore 10% of all damage done to their ships. All weapons do 10% more damage.
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Drath-09.png|48px|left]]Drath
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|The Drath are an ancient race that are fond of their legacy and their vast storehouses of credits. They receive an [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] bonus based on the Credits in their treasury.
* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+10%</span> [[File:GC3_Beam_Attack_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Beam Attack'''
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* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+10%</span> [[File:GC3_Kinetic_Attack_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Kinetic Attack'''
|[[File:Citizen_Frogs_1.png|48px|left]]Star Frogs
* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+10%</span> [[File:GC3_Missile_Attack_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Missile Attack'''
|Amphibious and adaptable, Frogs are known for their leaping ability and unique survival skills.
* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+0.1</span> [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Beam Resistance'''
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* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+0.1</span> [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Kinetic Resistance'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Torian-07.png|48px|left]]Ruined Torian
* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+0.1</span> [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Missile Resistance'''
|These pitiful creatures have had their will tortured out of them.
* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> '''Intimidation'''
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* Allows '''[[GalCiv4:Events#The Unlikely Pacifist|The Unlikely Pacifist]]''' Event
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Feline_14.png|48px|left]]Feline
|-<span id="GenocidalAbility"></span>
|Elegant and astute, Felinoids distinguish themselves with keen intellect and agile cunning. They prefer roles of strategic importance, thriving as scientists, diplomats, or spies, and display an affinity for complex systems. Highly individualistic, they can struggle with regimented military roles. Their curious natures make them adept cultural adapters, gaining an [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] bonus when cohabiting worlds with other species.
| [[File:RaceTraitParanoid.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Genocidal'''
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| Massive advantage in conquering planets due to not caring in the least about collateral damage. Can convert other species unfortunate enough to end up on their planets into living neural network batteries.
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Baratak-06.png|48px|left]]Baratak
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|The Baratak are stout citizens who require very little to be content. But they are sensitive to [HS=HS_Pollution]Pollution[/HS] and won't be happy, or healthy, on heavily polluted worlds.
* <span style="color:Red">-1</span> [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Diplomacy Bonus'''
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* Colony gets <span style="color:Red">-25%</span> [[File:GC3_InfluenceGrowth_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Influence Growth'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Torian-07.png|48px|left]]Torian
* <span style="color:Green">+0.15</span> [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Soldiering'''
|Torian love [HS=HS_Aquatic]Aquatic[/HS] worlds. They receive a large [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] bonus when they are on them and a slight penalty when they aren't. But their subjugation by the Drengin makes them unhappy when they share worlds with Drengin citizens.
* <span style="color:Green">+10</span> [[File:CrueltyIcon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Nihilism'''
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* <span style="color:Green">+15</span> '''Deception'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Lantern-01.png|48px|left]]Lantern
* <span style="color:Green">+15</span> '''Intimidation'''
|A young but promising race until early galactic traders introduced them to euphoric vapors that were enjoyed by other species but deeply addictive to the Lantern. Now the Lantern society is dominated by the search for additional sources of the drug and all citizens are kept on it at all times.
* <span style="color:Red">-5</span> '''Persuasion'''
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* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_70_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Interrogation Machine|Interrogation Machine]]''' Improvement
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Moth-10.png|48px|left]]Phalenoids
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_145_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Death Camp|Death Camp]]''' Improvement
|Brilliant and sociable creatures, Phalenoids excel in [HS=HS_Intelligence]Intelligence[/HS] and [HS=HS_Social]Social[/HS], but they make poor soldiers. They prefer to befriend other species. Their [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] increases when sharing their world with other species.
* Allows [[File:GenocideBattery_Trait.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Unit_Specializations#Neural Battery|Neural Battery]]''' Unit Specialization
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* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_OrbitalTelescope.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Telescope Takeover|Telescope Takeover]]''' Executive Order
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Xeloxi-07.png|48px|left]]Xeloxi
* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
|Xeloxi have few redeeming qualities, if by few you mean none. Their culture rewards strong action and concerns like ethics or compassion were lost long ago. Every Xeloxi is a criminal and generates [HS=HS_Crime]Crime[/HS].
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Center|Industrial Center]]''' Improvement
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* Blocks [[File:BiosphereManipulator.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Heritage Center|Heritage Center]]''' Improvement
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Scryve-05.png|48px|left]]Scryve
|-<span id="CraftsmanAbility"></span>
|The Scryve are waning. Each of their citizens has incredibly high [HS=HS_Diligence]Diligence[/HS], [HS=HS_Intelligence]Intelligence[/HS] and [HS=HS_Resolve]Resolve[/HS] but they are handicapped by their low [HS=HS_Growth]Growth[/HS] which will make it difficult to spread out among the stars unless they capture another species to do it.
| [[File:RaceTraitCraftsman.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Craftsman'''
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| +50% Income from Trade Routes
|[[File:Citizen_Catgirls_1.png|48px|left]]Feline Fatales
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|Mysterious and agile, the Feline Fatales are known for their quick reflexes and curious but often dangerous nature.
* <span style="color:Green">+50%</span> [[File:GC3_Trade_Revenue_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Trade Route Income'''
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* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:Egalitarianism_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Egalitarianism'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Absolute-01.png|48px|left]]Irradiated Nymph
* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:Egalitarianism_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Egalitarianism'''
|Irradiated citizens evolve if given enough time, each evolution more capable than the last. At the final Nymph stage, their [HS=HS_Growth]Growth Rate[/HS] slows significantly, but they are highly skilled.
* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:CrueltyIcon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Nihilism'''
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* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> '''Persuasion'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Phamysht-01.png|48px|left]]Phamysht
|-<span id="CertainAbility"></span>
|The Phamysht are a polite and engaging species, until they murder you. Still, their high [HS=HS_Social]Social[/HS] and [HS=HS_Intelligence]Intelligence[/HS] makes up for their equally high [HS=HS_Expectations]Expectations[/HS].
| [[File:RaceTraitCertain.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Certain'''
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| Believes their philosophy should be universal, increased (+2) influence, special planet improvements. 30 Research every time a Culture Trait is unlocked.
|[[File:Citizen_Humanoids_1.png|48px|left]]Humanoids
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|Diverse and adaptable, Humanoids are capable of thriving in various environments and societies.
* Colony gets <span style="color:Green">+2</span> [[File:GC3_InfluenceGrowth_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Influence Growth'''
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* When unlocking culture traits  <span style="color:Green">+30</span> '''Award Research Amount'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_OnyxHive-01.png|48px|left]]Onyx
* Allows [[File:|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Defensive Meditation|Defensive Meditation]]''' Tech
|The Onyx have no need for organic food and sustain themselves on the energy of the universe. [HS=HS_OnyxHiveGrowth]Onyx Hive Growth[/HS] rate is dependent on the amount of Promethion their civilization holds.
|-<span id="ExperiencedAbility"></span>
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| [[File:RaceTraitExperienced.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Experienced'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Klepart-01.png|48px|left]]Klepart
| All Ships receive 25% more Experience Points from battles.
|The first united technical achievement of their species was the creation of a great beacon tower to send their call out into space. A few days after turning it on an answer was received, a fleet of warships appeared in orbit above their world and raiders were sent down to collect every child on their homeworld. And then the raiders were gone. An entire generation of the Klepart was lost. The next generation has now grown old enough to begin exploring space on their own, but they remain fearful that the raiders will return, and hopeful that they will someday find the children that were stolen from them.
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* <span style="color:Green">+0.25</span> '''Experience Bonus'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Iconian-08.png|48px|left]]Iconian
* Allows [[File:Icon_Marines.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Planetary Defenses|Planetary Defenses]]''' Tech
|Iconians are a paranoid species that are still traumatized by their near extinction by the Yor. Because of this they suffer a significant [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] penalty if they share a world with them. And even though they are as temperamental as other species, their passive nature prevents them from protesting.
|-<span id="IntuitiveAbility"></span>
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| [[File:RaceTraitIntuitive.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Intuitive'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Arcean-07.png|48px|left]]Arcean
| Starts with access to Xeno Anthropology technologies and a free Culture trait.
|Arcean's stoic nature makes them unlikely to be [HS=HS_Ideology]ideological[/HS]. Instead they revere the military and Arcean soldiers gain additional [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] and are never pacifists.
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* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> '''Deception'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Thalan-10.png|48px|left]]Thalan
* <span style="color:Green">+10</span> '''Culture Points'''
|The Thalan are from a dimension more advanced than ours. Their insight provides them with an increased [HS=HS_Intelligence]Intelligence[/HS] and also increased [HS=HS_Expectations]Expectations[/HS].
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Xeno Anthropology|Xeno Anthropology]]''' Tech
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* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Universal Outreach|Universal Outreach]]''' Tech
|[[File:Citizen_Demons_1.png|48px|left]]Space Demons
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Future Studies|Future Studies]]''' Tech
|With a fearsome reputation, Demons are known for their powerful dark techno magic and formidable presence.
|-<span id="SlaversAbility"></span>
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| [[File:RaceTraitSlavers.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Slavers'''
|[[File:Citizen_Plants_1.png|48px|left]]Sentient Plants
| Gain the ability to enslave your citizens, reducing their approval, production and food consumption. But they never protest. Gain access to Slaving Technologies.
|Growing and thriving, Plants possess a unique connection to the natural world and its energies.
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* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> [[File:AuthorityIcon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Totalitarianism'''
|[[File:Citizen_Lizards_1.png|48px|left]]Lizard
* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> [[File:CrueltyIcon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Nihilism'''
|Cold-blooded and cunning, Lizards are known for their survival instincts and quick agility.
* Allows [[File:CampSlaveCamp.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Prison Labor Camp|Prison Labor Camp]]''' Improvement
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* Allows [[File:CampSlaveCamp.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Prison Research Lab|Prison Research Lab]]''' Improvement
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Crystalline-10.png|48px|left]]Luxar
* Allows [[File:Mission_Credits.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Thrall Seeking Mission|Thrall Seeking Mission]]''' Improvement
|Luxar have no need for organic food but their [HS=HS_OnyxHiveGrowth]Growth[/HS] is generally less than organic species. Their growth can be increased based on the amount of Promethion they have stored.[BR][BR]Despite their low growth rate their high [HS=HS_Diligence]Diligence[/HS], [HS=HS_Intelligence]Intelligence[/HS] and [HS=HS_Resolve]Resolve[/HS] makes them well suited for nearly any task.
* Allows [[File:EmpathyEngineL3.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Pain Amplifier|Pain Amplifier]]''' Improvement
|-
* Allows [[File:Icon_Production.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Deep Space Labor Training|Deep Space Labor Training]]''' Tech
|[[File:Citizen_Dwarves_1.png|48px|left]]Space Dwarves
* Allows [[File:Policy_SlaveLabor.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Slave Labor|Slave Labor]]''' Policy
|Stout and sturdy, Dwarves are renowned for their craftsmanship and love of the underground of various worlds.
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_Colonists.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Draft Colonists|Draft Colonists]]''' Executive Order
|-
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_OrbitalTelescope.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Telescope Takeover|Telescope Takeover]]''' Executive Order
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Iridium-04.png|48px|left]]Iridium
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_Colonists.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Draft Colonists|Draft Colonists]]''' Executive Order
|Iridium's high Social make them excellent [HS=HS_Trader]Traders[/HS]. They receive an [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] bonus based on the Credits in your treasury.
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_OrbitalTelescope.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Telescope Takeover|Telescope Takeover]]''' Executive Order
|-
* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
|[[File:Citizen_Vampires_1.png|48px|left]]Vampiric
* Blocks [[File:OmegaResearchCenter.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Kazar's Mainframe|Kazar's Mainframe]]''' Improvement
|Mysterious and alluring, Vampires are known for their seeming immortality and powerful quasi-mystical abilities.
* Blocks [[File:QuantumResearch.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Planetary Mainframe|Planetary Mainframe]]''' Improvement
|-
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Center|Industrial Center]]''' Improvement
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Odair-01.png|48px|left]]Odair Conclave
* Blocks [[File:Mission_Credits.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Treasure Hunt|Treasure Hunt]]''' Improvement
|Extreme nihilists counting down the moments until the universe succumbs to the eventual pull of entropy. Believe the Krynn in particular are the most foolish (for their faith) but are hard pressed to be enthused about anyone. There is a black hole at the edge of their galaxy, "The Yawning Mouth of God" that they delight in sending elaborate constructions into.
* Blocks [[File:Icon_Production.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Asteroid Mining|Asteroid Mining]]''' Tech
|-
* Blocks [[File:Icon_Production.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Asteroid Mining|Asteroid Mining]]''' Tech
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Orphica-01.png|48px|left]]Orphica Enclave
* Blocks [[File:Icon_Production.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Asteroid Mining|Asteroid Mining]]''' Tech
|The Orphic Enclave serves only to expand the power of an ancient, renegade supercomputer.
|-<span id="ArchaeologistAbility"></span>
|-
| [[File:RaceTraitArchaeologist.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Archaeologist'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Burran-01.png|48px|left]]Burran
| Whenever artifact charges are earned an additional charge is gained.
|A peaceful species who believes that a series of 7 "rigors" will cause them to be elevated to a godlike existence. Each rigor takes many years to accomplish and only the first 3 of these can be performed on their home planet, afterwards they explore the universe pursuing their tasks.
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|-
* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:RaceTraitAncient.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Archivist Ability'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Seeing-02.png|48px|left]]Intueri
* Allows [[File:Policy_AsteroidExploitation.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Asteroid Exploitation|Asteroid Exploitation]]''' Policy
|The Intueri have high [HS=HS_Diligence]Diligence[/HS] and low [HS=HS_Expectations]Expectations[/HS]. They put the needs of the group over their own. Lacking true complex thought -expect low [HS=HS_Intelligence]Intelligence[/HS].
|-<span id="RadiatedAbility"></span>
|-
| [[File:RaceTraitRadiated.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Radiated'''
|[[File:Custom.png|48px|left]]Minor Race
| Can colonize Radioactive Worlds. Gains the Abhorent Infection Executive Order after several months.Abhorent Infection  raises the Pollution level on a target planet.
|A less advanced species that is unable to travel outside their solar system.
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|-
* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:Egalitarianism_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Egalitarianism'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Kaxx-01.png|48px|left]]Kaxx Collective
* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:InnovationIcon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Progressivism'''
|They believe their home world is the cocoon for a sleeping creature and they were placed on the planet to guard her. One day they believe the creature will awake and either spread new life across the universe or kill everyone.
* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:Egalitarianism_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Egalitarianism'''
|-
* At the start of the game unlocks the [[File:Icon_Planet.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Radioactive World Mastery|Radioactive World Mastery]] tech
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Yor-01.png|48px|left]]Yor
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_Colonists.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Draft Colonists|Draft Colonists]]''' Executive Order
|As a synthetic species Yor don't require [HS=HS_Food]Food[/HS] or have any natural [HS=HS_Growth]Growth[/HS]. Instead their citizens are manufactured.[BR][BR]They also don't suffer any [HS=HS_Approval]Approval[/HS] penalty from Pollution, Overcrowding or reaching their Population Capacity.
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_PrintMoney.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Print Money|Print Money]]''' Executive Order
|-
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_Colonists.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Draft Colonists|Draft Colonists]]''' Executive Order
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Terrans-41.png|48px|left]]Human
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_PrintMoney.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Print Money|Print Money]]''' Executive Order
|Humans are known for their flexibility and productivity. They have lower [HS=HS_Expectations]Expectations[/HS] than other species.
|-<span id="UnrelentingAbility"></span>
|-
| [[File:GC3_Unrelenting_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Unrelenting'''
|[[File:Citizen_Portrait_Navigators-07.png|48px|left]]Navigators
| +10 Control. Planets generate +1 more Influence per month.
|Navigator society is built around investigating the wonders of the universe, often to the exclusion of everything else. Their high [HS=HS_Intelligence]Intelligence[/HS] makes them the best scientists in the galaxy.
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* <span style="color:Green">+10</span> [[File:Control_Icon_32.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Control'''
* Colony gets <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:GC3_InfluenceGrowth_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Influence Growth'''
* Allows [[File:Icon_Weapons.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Warships|Warships]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Marines.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Systems Of Control|Systems Of Control]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Engineering.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Interstellar Propulsion|Interstellar Propulsion]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Policy_ReproductiveImperative.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Reproductive Imperative|Reproductive Imperative]]''' Policy
* Allows [[File:Policy_XenoHarvesting.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Xeno Harvesting|Xeno Harvesting]]''' Policy
* Allows [[File:Policy_SingularPurpose.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Singular Purpose|Singular Purpose]]''' Policy
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_PrintMoney.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Print Money|Print Money]]''' Executive Order
* Blocks [[File:Icon_Engineering.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Artificial Gravity|Artificial Gravity]]''' Tech
* Blocks [[File:Icon_Weapons.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Armed Shuttles|Armed Shuttles]]''' Tech
* Blocks [[File:Policy_GeniusGrants.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Genius Grants|Genius Grants]]''' Policy
* Blocks [[File:Policy_ResearchGrants.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Research Grants|Research Grants]]''' Policy
* Blocks [[File:Icon_Engineering.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Artificial Gravity|Artificial Gravity]]''' Tech
* Blocks [[File:Icon_Weapons.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Armed Shuttles|Armed Shuttles]]''' Tech
* Blocks [[File:Icon_Engineering.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Artificial Gravity|Artificial Gravity]]''' Tech
|-<span id="PatrioticAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitBureaucrats.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Bureaucrats'''
| Starts with 50 Control and access to coordination technologies.
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* At the start of the game  <span style="color:Green">+50</span> [[File:Control_Icon_32.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Control'''
* Allows [[File:Icon_Engineering.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Coordination Temple|Coordination Temple]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Planet.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Domestic Policy Doctrine|Domestic Policy Doctrine]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Planet.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Colonial Governance|Colonial Governance]]''' Tech
|-<span id="ProliferationAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitProliferation.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Proliferation'''
| When a ship is constructed, two ships are constructed instead. But all ships have -25% Hit Points.
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* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> '''Redundant Assembly Ability'''
* Ship gets <span style="color:Red">-25%</span> [[File:GC3_HitPoints_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Hit Points'''
* Unit gets <span style="color:Red">-2</span> [[File:LeaderStat_Intelligence.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Intelligence'''
* Unit gets <span style="color:Red">-1</span> [[File:LeaderStat_Diligence.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Diligence'''
* Unit gets <span style="color:Red">-1</span> [[File:LeaderStat_Resolve.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Resolve'''
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_192_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Growth Center|Growth Center]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:Policy_ShoddyConstruction.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Shoddy Construction|Shoddy Construction]]''' Policy
* Allows [[File:component_supply.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Ship_Components#Prolific Supply Module|Prolific Supply Module]]''' Ship Component
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_Pandemonium.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Emergency Speed|Emergency Speed]]''' Executive Order
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_Starbase.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Rush Starbase Modules|Rush Starbase Modules]]''' Executive Order
* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Center|Industrial Center]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:component_supply.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Ship_Components#Supply Module|Supply Module]]''' Ship Component
|-<span id="HopefulAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitHopeful.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Hopeful'''
| Believes any civilization capable of space travel must be a potential friend. Higher Approval on planets.
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* Unit gets <span style="color:Green">+10%</span> [[File:GC3_Approval_Happy_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Approval'''
* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> '''Persuasion'''
|-<span id="InspiredAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitInspired.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Inspired'''
| An additional Leader is available for recruitment and Leaders cost 25% less to recruit.
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* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Max Recruits'''
* <span style="color:Red">-0.25</span> [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Leader Cost'''
* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> '''Persuasion'''
* Allows [[File:Policy_Brainstorming.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Brainstorming|Brainstorming]]''' Policy
|-<span id="HiveMindAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitHive Mind.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Hive Mind'''
| Ships in your territory gain additional Hit Points per colony controlled.
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* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> '''BonusHP Max In Z O C'''
|-<span id="EngineersAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitEngineers.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Engineers'''
| Colony and asteroid production decays at half of the normal rate.
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* Colony gets <span style="color:Green">+0.5</span> [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Shipyard Decay'''
* Colony gets <span style="color:Red">-0.15</span> '''Supply Attrition'''
* Allows [[File:Icon_Drives.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Deep Field Sensors|Deep Field Sensors]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Drives.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Subspace Projection|Subspace Projection]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Drives.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Quantum Stream Tunneling|Quantum Stream Tunneling]]''' Tech
|-<span id="PromethionBornAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitEconomical.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Promethion Born'''
| Ships have double the normal Hit Points but don't heal normally.
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* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+100%</span> [[File:GC3_HitPoints_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Hit Points'''
* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+1</span> '''Disable Repair'''
* At the start of the game  unlocks the [[File:PrometheusStoneL1.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[Improvements_GC4#Prometheus Stone Extractor|Prometheus Stone Extractor]] improvement
* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> [[File:GC3_Icon_Promethion_32.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Promethion'''
* Blocks [[File:component_hypersonicmissile.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Ship_Components#Repair Bay|Repair Bay]]''' Ship Component
|-<span id="TutorialTrackerAbility"></span>
| [[File:ColonyShip_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Scout Fleet'''
| Begins with a colony ship and three probes.
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* <span style="color:Red">-100</span> [[File:Control_Icon_32.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Control'''
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_Colonists.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Draft Colonists|Draft Colonists]]''' Executive Order
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_MilitaryEmergency.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Impress Citizens|Impress Citizens]]''' Executive Order
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_OrbitalTelescope.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Telescope Takeover|Telescope Takeover]]''' Executive Order
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_PrintMoney.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Print Money|Print Money]]''' Executive Order
|-<span id="ExplorersAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitExplorers.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Voyagers'''
| +2 Ship Sensor Range.+1 Ship Moves.
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* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+2</span> [[File:GC3_SensorRange_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Sensor Range'''
* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:GC3_Moves_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Moves'''
* Allows '''[[GalCiv4:Events#Global Uncertainty over the Colonization Program|Global Uncertainty over the Colonization Program]]''' Event
* Allows [[File:Policy_FastExploration.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Fast Exploration|Fast Exploration]]''' Policy
|-<span id="StarfaringAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitExplorers.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Starfaring'''
| +25% Ship Range. Starts with the ability to detect and travel on Subspace Streams.
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* <span style="color:Green">+25%</span> [[File:GC3_ShipRange_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Ship Range'''
* At the start of the game unlocks the [[File:Icon_Drives.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Subspace Scanning|Subspace Scanning]] tech
* At the start of the game unlocks the [[File:Icon_Drives.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Subspace Streaming|Subspace Streaming]] tech
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_63_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Translight Hub|Translight Hub]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_209_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Central Borehole|Central Borehole]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:Policy_SubspaceSensors.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Subspace Sensors|Subspace Sensors]]''' Policy
* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Center|Industrial Center]]''' Improvement
|-<span id="EntrepreneursAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitTraders.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Traders'''
| Starts with freighter, has a significant boost to Persuasion and receives 3 free trade licenses.
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* <span style="color:Green">+3</span> [[File:GC3_Trade_Revenue_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Trade Licenses Max'''
* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> '''Entrepreneurs Ability'''
* <span style="color:Green">+10</span> '''Persuasion'''
* At the start of the game grant a '''Freighter Ship'''
* Allows [[File:GalacticStockExchange.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Galactic Currency Reserve|Galactic Currency Reserve]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_111_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Central Mine|Central Mine]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_100_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Mining Core|Mining Core]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_53_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Air Purifier|Air Purifier]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_278_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Xeno Patent Office|Xeno Patent Office]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Really Late Stage Capitalism|Really Late Stage Capitalism]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Interstellar Investments|Interstellar Investments]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Interstellar Markets|Interstellar Markets]]''' Tech
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_Colonists.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Draft Colonists|Draft Colonists]]''' Executive Order
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_OrbitalTelescope.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Telescope Takeover|Telescope Takeover]]''' Executive Order
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_PrintMoney.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Print Money|Print Money]]''' Executive Order
* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_24.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Planetary Generator|Planetary Generator]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Center|Industrial Center]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:Settlement.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Supply Depot|Supply Depot]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Trade Networks|Trade Networks]]''' Tech
|-<span id="AncientAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitInfluential.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Ancient'''
| Gets Research from Precursor Artifacts and anomalies. Starts with an additional Policy slot.
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* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:RaceTraitAncient.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Ancient Ability'''
* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:Admin_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Max Enacted Policies'''
* When arriving at an Anomaly  <span style="color:Green">+10</span> '''Award Research Amount'''
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_18_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Elemental Fabricator|Elemental Fabricator]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_19_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Tower of Procipinee|Tower of Procipinee]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:Icon_Intersteller.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Precursor Traditions|Precursor Traditions]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Precursor Mysteries|Precursor Mysteries]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Living Ships|Living Ships]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Sensors.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Xeno Religions|Xeno Religions]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Research.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Precursor Engineering|Precursor Engineering]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Policy_CulturalHeritageProtection.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Heritage Protection|Heritage Protection]]''' Policy
* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Center|Industrial Center]]''' Improvement
|-<span id="XenophobicAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitXenophobic.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Xenophobic'''
| +50% Research, -75% Influence and -3 to Diplomacy.
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* Colony gets <span style="color:Green">+150%</span> [[File:GC3_Research_Spending_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Research'''
* Colony gets <span style="color:Red">-75%</span> [[File:GC3_InfluenceGrowth_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Influence Growth'''
* <span style="color:Red">-3</span> [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Diplomacy Bonus'''
* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> [[File:TraditionIcon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Traditionalism'''
* <span style="color:Red">-5</span> '''Deception'''
* <span style="color:Red">-5</span> '''Intimidation'''
* <span style="color:Red">-5</span> '''Persuasion'''
|-<span id="DevoutAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitDevout.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Devout'''
| Starts with a Cleric citizen and a Krynniac Temple on their homeworld. Culture grows every time they add to their ideology.
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* At the start of the game grant a '''Cleric'''
* At the start of the game  give all units [[File:Trait_TheWay.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''The Way'''
* At the start of the game  unlocks the [[File:KrynniacTemple.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[Improvements_GC4#Krynniac Temple|Krynniac Temple]] improvement
* When unlocking culture traits <span style="color:Green">+100</span> [[File:GC3_InfluenceGrowth_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Influence Growth'''
* Allows '''[[GalCiv4:Events#The Way|The Way]]''' Event
* Allows [[File:KrynnConsulate.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Krynn Consulate|Krynn Consulate]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Jihad|Jihad]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Divine Fleets|Divine Fleets]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Defense.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#The Path|The Path]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Defense.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#The Calling|The Calling]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Defense.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#The Order|The Order]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Defense.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#The Way|The Way]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#The Path of Shadows|The Path of Shadows]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Shadow Enforcers|Shadow Enforcers]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Shadow Trade|Shadow Trade]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Krynniac Conversion|Krynniac Conversion]]''' Tech
* Blocks '''[[GalCiv4:Events#Destiny|Destiny]]''' Event
|-<span id="UnwaveringAbility"></span>
| [[File:GC3_Unwavering_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Unwavering'''
| Colonies are much harder to Culture flip, and access to the Unbroken Spirit technologies.
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* <span style="color:Green">+200</span> '''Rebellion Points'''
* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> '''Intimidation'''
* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> '''Persuasion'''
* Allows [[File:Icon_Starbase_Defense.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Unbroken Spirit|Unbroken Spirit]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Starbase_Defense.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Defensive Discipline|Defensive Discipline]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Starbase_Defense.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Defensive Trance|Defensive Trance]]''' Tech
|-<span id="AdaptableAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitSpores.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Adaptable'''
| Can colonize extreme worlds.
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* At the start of the game unlocks the [[File:Icon_Planet.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Extreme Colonization|Extreme Colonization]] tech
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_OrbitalTelescope.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Telescope Takeover|Telescope Takeover]]''' Executive Order
|-<span id="RaidersAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitWarriors.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Raiders'''
| -50% Manufacturing and -50% Income on all worlds. Gain +100 Credits and  +20 Manufacturing for winning battles.  Gain +500 Credits and  +200 Manufacturing for conquering planets.  Starts with the Armed Shuttles Tech.
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* Colony gets <span style="color:Red">-50%</span> [[File:GC3_Production_Spending_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Manufacturing'''
* Shipyard gets <span style="color:Red">-50%</span> [[File:GC3_S_Military_Manufacturing_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Military'''
* Colony gets <span style="color:Red">-50%</span> [[File:Stat_Economic_Power_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Gross Income'''
* When winning battles <span style="color:Green">+100</span> [[File:Stat_Economic_Power_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Treasury'''
* When winning battles <span style="color:Green">+20</span> [[File:GC3_Production_Spending_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Stored Goods''' at the Colony
* When winning battles <span style="color:Green">+20</span> [[File:GC3_Production_Spending_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Stored Goods''' at the Shipyard
* When winning battles <span style="color:Green">+10%</span> [[File:GC3_Approval_Happy_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Approval'''
* When conquering planets <span style="color:Green">+10%</span> [[File:GC3_Approval_Happy_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Approval'''
* When conquering planets <span style="color:Green">+500</span> [[File:Stat_Economic_Power_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Treasury'''
* When conquering planets <span style="color:Green">+200</span> [[File:GC3_Production_Spending_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Stored Goods''' at the Colony
* When conquering planets <span style="color:Green">+200</span> [[File:GC3_Production_Spending_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Stored Goods''' at the Shipyard
* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> '''Intimidation'''
* At the start of the game unlocks the [[File:Icon_Weapons.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Armed Shuttles|Armed Shuttles]] tech
|-<span id="EmpathyAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitEmpathy.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Empathy'''
| Increases Diplomacy by +1, Persuasion by +15%, Reduces Crime by 10%.
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* <span style="color:Green">+1</span> [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Diplomacy Bonus'''
* <span style="color:Red">-0.1</span> [[File:Crime_Icon_32.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Crime'''
* <span style="color:Green">+10</span> '''Persuasion'''
* Allows [[File:Icon_Sensors.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Shared Ideology|Shared Ideology]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Sensors.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Majesty|Majesty]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Policy_EmpathicConnection.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Empathic Connection|Empathic Connection]]''' Policy
* Allows [[File:Cleric.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Unit_Specializations#Divine Empath|Divine Empath]]''' Unit Specialization
|-<span id="LoyalAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitLoyal.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Loyal'''
| Leaders all have +10 Loyalty and cost 25% less to recruit. +1 Cultural Point when a Leader is assigned to a Command Ship.
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* <span style="color:Red">-0.25</span> [[File:GC3_Generic_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Leader Cost'''
* Unit gets <span style="color:Green">+10</span> [[File:Leader_Minister_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Loyalty'''
* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> '''Persuasion'''
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_14_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Neural Link|Neural Link]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_92_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#The World Engine|The World Engine]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:Policy_Professionalism.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Professionalism|Professionalism]]''' Policy
* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Center|Industrial Center]]''' Improvement
|-<span id="CrimelordAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitDeceptive.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Crime Lord'''
| Starts allied with the Pirates. Also grants access to the 'Look the Other Way' Policy, improvements unlocked by increased Crime and Executive Orders to claim Pirate fleets and worlds.
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* <span style="color:Green">+5</span> [[File:CrueltyIcon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Nihilism'''
* <span style="color:Green">+10</span> '''Deception'''
* At the start of the game  ally with [[File:RaceLogoTemp.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] Pirates
* Allows [[File:CustomsOffice.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Smuggler Port|Smuggler Port]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:EntertainmentNetwork.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Pleasure Dome|Pleasure Dome]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:SlaveMill.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Mercenary Camp|Mercenary Camp]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_75_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Enforcer Den|Enforcer Den]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_72_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Espionage Center|Industrial Espionage Center]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:Policy_LookTheOtherWay.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Look the Other Way|Look the Other Way]]''' Policy
* Blocks '''[[GalCiv4:Events#Countering Crime|Countering Crime]]''' Event
* Blocks '''[[GalCiv4:Events#Pirate Threat|Pirate Threat]]''' Event
* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Center|Industrial Center]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:Icon_Drives.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Ministry of Compliance|Ministry of Compliance]]''' Tech
* Blocks [[File:Icon_Planet.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Ministry of Truth|Ministry of Truth]]''' Tech
* Blocks [[File:Policy_SecurityLighting.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Security Lights|Security Lights]]''' Policy
* Blocks [[File:Imprison.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Unit_Specializations#Prisoner|Prisoner]]''' Unit Specialization
|-<span id="ExterminatorsAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitMilitant.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Exterminators'''
| Transport ships are replaced with planet killing Spore Ships.
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* Colony gets <span style="color:Red">-3</span> [[File:GC3_InfluenceGrowth_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Influence Growth'''
* <span style="color:Green">+15</span> '''Intimidation'''
* Allows '''[[GalCiv4:Events#Galactic Contamination Concern|Galactic Contamination Concern]]''' Event
* Allows [[File:component_integritycloud.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Ship_Components#Spore Module|Spore Module]]''' Ship Component
|-<span id="SporesAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitSpores.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Spores'''
| Starts with the ability to deploy spores to a dead world to restore life. Each time a new Culture Trait is gained another charge is earned.
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* At the start of the game  unlocks 1 charge of the [[File:artifact_19.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[GalCiv4:Artifacts#Spores of Yggdrasil|Spores of Yggdrasil]] artifact
* When unlocking culture traits  unlocks 1 charge of the [[File:artifact_19.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[GalCiv4:Artifacts#Spores of Yggdrasil|Spores of Yggdrasil]] artifact
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_43_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Father Tree|Father Tree]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:imp_verdureGlobeVault_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Verdure Globe Vault|Verdure Globe Vault]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:Policy_GroveGrowth.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Grove Growth|Grove Growth]]''' Policy
* Blocks [[File:ColonyCapital.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Core World Capital|Core World Capital]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:CivilizationCapital.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital City|Capital City]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Center|Industrial Center]]''' Improvement
|-<span id="CartographerAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitCartographer.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Cartographer'''
| Starts knowing the location of other homeworlds. They also receive 3 charges of the Dimensional Mirror power which reveals a portion of space and they gain an additional charge each time a Culture Trait is earned.
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* At the start of the game  Show Starting Positions
* At the start of the game  unlocks 3 charges of the [[File:artifact_96.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[GalCiv4:Artifacts#Dimensional Mirror|Dimensional Mirror]] artifact
* When unlocking culture traits  unlocks 1 charge of the [[File:artifact_96.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[GalCiv4:Artifacts#Dimensional Mirror|Dimensional Mirror]] artifact
* Allows [[File:Icon_Starbase_Defense.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Acquisitions|Acquisitions]]''' Tech
|-<span id="RavenousAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitRavenous.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Ravenous'''
| Receives 1,000 Credits and +10% Approval for 25 months after conquering a planet. It also grants the ability to consume aliens and spawn new Festron citizens.
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* When conquering planets <span style="color:Green">+1000</span> [[File:Stat_Economic_Power_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Treasury'''
* When conquering planets <span style="color:Green">+10%</span> [[File:GC3_Approval_Happy_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Approval'''
* Allows [[File:festimp_3.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Work Instruction Chamber|Work Instruction Chamber]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:festimp_43.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Cerebral Chamber|Cerebral Chamber]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:festimp_25.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Harmonious Antennae|Harmonious Antennae]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:festimp_2.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Hatchery|Hatchery]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:festimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Work Hive|Work Hive]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:festimp_10.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Mother Hive|Mother Hive]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:Icon_Planet.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Hatcheries|Hatcheries]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Policy_EndlessFeast.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Endless Feast|Endless Feast]]''' Policy
* Allows [[File:Consume_Trait.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Unit_Specializations#Consume|Consume]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks '''[[GalCiv4:Events#Religious Freedom|Religious Freedom]]''' Event
* Blocks '''[[GalCiv4:Events#A Mission of Mercy|A Mission of Mercy]]''' Event
* Blocks '''[[GalCiv4:Events#Religious Pilgrims - Fail|Religious Pilgrims - Fail]]''' Event
* Blocks [[File:EO_Icon_OrbitalTelescope.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Executive_Orders#Telescope Takeover|Telescope Takeover]]''' Executive Order
* Blocks [[File:ColonyCapital.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Core World Capital|Core World Capital]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:CivilizationCapital.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital City|Capital City]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:OmegaResearchCenter.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Kazar's Mainframe|Kazar's Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:QuantumResearch.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Planetary Mainframe|Planetary Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_24.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Planetary Generator|Planetary Generator]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:terranimp_5.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Industrial Center|Industrial Center]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:Settlement.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Supply Depot|Supply Depot]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:FertilityCenter.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Colonial Clinic|Colonial Clinic]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:BiosphereManipulator.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Heritage Center|Heritage Center]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:Orbital_Recruiting.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Recruiting Station|Recruiting Station]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:orbital_colinizationcenter.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Colonization Center|Colonization Center]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:orbital_market.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Orbital Market|Orbital Market]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Clone.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Clone_Icon] Clone|[ICON=Trait_Clone_Icon] Clone]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Criminal.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Criminal_Icon] Criminal|[ICON=Trait_Criminal_Icon] Criminal]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Mutant.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Mutant_Icon] Mutant|[ICON=Trait_Mutant_Icon] Mutant]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Natural League|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Natural League]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:UnitTrait_Plagued.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=UnitTrait_Plagued_Icon] Plagued|[ICON=UnitTrait_Plagued_Icon] Plagued]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:GovernorTrait_Doctor.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Natural League|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Natural League]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Defiant.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Defiant_Icon] Defiant|[ICON=Trait_Defiant_Icon] Defiant]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Scarred.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Scarred_Icon] Scarred|[ICON=Trait_Scarred_Icon] Scarred]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_AlienArtifact.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_AlienArtifact_Icon] Alien Artifact|[ICON=Trait_AlienArtifact_Icon] Alien Artifact]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:FamousIcon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Famous_Icon] Spouse|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Famous_Icon] Spouse]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Clone.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Clone_Icon] Missing Twin|[ICON=Trait_Clone_Icon] Missing Twin]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:DiplomatTrait_Underminer.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Underminer_Icon] Raised by Squatters|[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Underminer_Icon] Raised by Squatters]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_NeuralClamp.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Trained Chef|[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Trained Chef]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_NeuralClamp.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Brainwashed Cultist|[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Brainwashed Cultist]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:GovernorTrait_Doctor.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Failed Med School|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Failed Med School]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Ex-Convict.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Avoided Service|[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Avoided Service]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:GovernorTrait_Timid.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Timid_Icon] Excluded Inheritance|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Timid_Icon] Excluded Inheritance]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Scarred.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Scarred_Icon] Scarred Duelist|[ICON=Trait_Scarred_Icon] Scarred Duelist]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:DiplomatTrait_Charismatic.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Charismatic_Icon] Minor Nobility|[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Charismatic_Icon] Minor Nobility]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Ex-Convict.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Wharf Rat|[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Wharf Rat]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Vendetta.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Vendetta_Icon] Military Child|[ICON=Trait_Vendetta_Icon] Military Child]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Ex-Convict.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Former Sailor|[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Former Sailor]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:DiplomatTrait_Negotiator.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Negotiator_Icon] Career Diplomat|[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Negotiator_Icon] Career Diplomat]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_NeuralClamp.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Overcame Addiction|[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Overcame Addiction]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:UnitTrait_Infected.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=CitizenTrait_Infected_Icon] Frostbitten Toes|[ICON=CitizenTrait_Infected_Icon] Frostbitten Toes]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:GovernorTrait_Organized.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Organized_Icon] Detail-Oriented Engineer|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Organized_Icon] Detail-Oriented Engineer]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:UnitTrait_Infected.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=CitizenTrait_Infected_Icon] Badly Burnt|[ICON=CitizenTrait_Infected_Icon] Badly Burnt]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:DiplomatTrait_Underminer.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Underminer_Icon] Deceased Friend|[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Underminer_Icon] Deceased Friend]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_AlienArtifact.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_AlienArtifact_Icon] Alien Coin Flipper|[ICON=Trait_AlienArtifact_Icon] Alien Coin Flipper]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:DiplomatTrait_Charismatic.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Charismatic_Icon] Renowned Archaeologist|[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Charismatic_Icon] Renowned Archaeologist]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_Industrial.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Industrial_Icon] Asteroid Miner|[ICON=Trait_Industrial_Icon] Asteroid Miner]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:GovernorTrait_Paranoid.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Survived Mutiny|[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Survived Mutiny]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:LeaderTrait_Veteran.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=UnitTrait_Veteran_Icon] Former Gladiator|[ICON=UnitTrait_Veteran_Icon] Former Gladiator]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Trait_NeuralClamp.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Psychic bond with alien|[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Psychic bond with alien]]''' Unit Specialization
* Blocks [[File:Policy_CoercedColonization.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Coerced Colonization|Coerced Colonization]]''' Policy
* Blocks [[File:Policy_HeartOfTheEmpire.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Heart of the Empire|Heart of the Empire]]''' Policy
|-<span id="WarProfiteersAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitWarProfiteers.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''War Profiteers'''
| Receives 200% bonus from trade routes established with warring races.
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* TradeRoute gets <span style="color:Green">+1</span> '''War Profiteering'''
* Allows [[File:gcimp_nv23_3_full.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Arms Expo|Arms Expo]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Black Market|Black Market]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Policy_HullReinforcing.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Hull Reinforcing|Hull Reinforcing]]''' Policy
|-<span id="ParanoidAbility"></span>
| [[File:RaceTraitParanoid.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Paranoid'''
| Ships receive +25% Hit Points and Attack when they are within their borders.
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* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+25%</span> [[File:GC3_HitPoints_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Hit Points'''
* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+25%</span> [[File:GC3_Missile_Attack_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Missile Attack'''
* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+25%</span> [[File:GC3_Beam_Attack_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Beam Attack'''
* Ship gets <span style="color:Green">+25%</span> [[File:GC3_Kinetic_Attack_Stat_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Kinetic Attack'''
* Allows [[File:Icon_Engineering.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Molecular Fabrication|Molecular Fabrication]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Industrial Replication|Industrial Replication]]''' Tech
|-<span id="WealthyAbility"></span>
| [[File:GC3_Wealthy_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Wealthy'''
| Starts with 2000 more credits and the Universal Translator technology. Receives access to Interstellar Banking technologies.
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* At the start of the game unlocks the [[File:Icon_Sensors.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Universal Translator|Universal Translator]] tech
* At the start of the game unlocks the [[File:Icon_Sensors.png|alt=|24px|frameless]] [[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Universal Translator|Universal Translator]] tech
* <span style="color:Green">+2000</span> [[File:Stat_Economic_Power_Icon.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''Treasury'''
* Allows [[File:IridiumCenter.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Iridia Exchange|Iridia Exchange]]''' Improvement
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Xeno Economics|Xeno Economics]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#The Invisible Hand|The Invisible Hand]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Interstellar Banking|Interstellar Banking]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Financial Sectors|Financial Sectors]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Sensors.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Stellar Resorts|Stellar Resorts]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Icon_Economics.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Research_Tree#Preferred Lending|Preferred Lending]]''' Tech
* Allows [[File:Policy_TheGreatExpansion.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#The Great Expansion|The Great Expansion]]''' Policy
* Allows [[File:Policy_Laissez-faire.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Laissez-faire|Laissez-faire]]''' Policy
* Allows [[File:component_constructor.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Ship_Components#Efficient Constructor Module|Efficient Constructor Module]]''' Ship Component
* Blocks [[File:Icon_004.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Capital Mainframe|Capital Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:OmegaResearchCenter.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Kazar's Mainframe|Kazar's Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:QuantumResearch.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Planetary Mainframe|Planetary Mainframe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:TechnologicalCapital.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Technological Capital|Technological Capital]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:eyes.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Eyes of the Universe|Eyes of the Universe]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:BiosphereManipulator.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Improvements_GC4#Heritage Center|Heritage Center]]''' Improvement
* Blocks [[File:Policy_ReproductiveImperative.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Reproductive Imperative|Reproductive Imperative]]''' Policy
* Blocks [[File:Policy_ProtectThePlanet.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Policies#Protect the Planet|Protect the Planet]]''' Policy
* Blocks [[File:component_constructor.png|alt=|24px|frameless]]&nbsp;'''[[GalCiv4:Ship_Components#Constructor Module|Constructor Module]]''' Ship Component


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Name Description Effects
 Resilient Ships immune to nebula and have access to special Hyperion improvements.
  • Ship gets  Is Immune To Nebula
  • Starbase gets  Is Immune To Nebula
 Resourceful Starts with some useful Resources.
 Watcher Grants the Cosmic Eye Executive Order. The Cosmic Eye can reveal a part of the galaxy and grants additional research or a new technology when used on another player's planet.+5 Sensor Range for Planets.+1 Sensor Range for Ships and Starbases.
  • Colony gets +5  Sensor Range
  • Ship gets +1  Sensor Range
  • Starbase gets +1  Sensor Range
  • +1  Totalitarianism
  • +5 Deception
  • Blocks  Telescope Takeover Executive Order
 Fertile Start with 2 additional workers and population grows 25% faster.
 Nocturnal Developed to work in cycles, each lasting 15 months.Season of Waking: Manufacturing and Growth are boosted.Season of Dreaming: Research and Influence are boosted.

Alternate between Season of Waking and Season of Dreaming

Season of Waking

  • +20%  Manufacturing
  • +20%  Crime
  • +20%  Growth

Season of Dreaming

  • +25%  Influence
  • +25%  Research
  • -25%  Ship Hit Points
 Warriors Ignore 10% of all damage done to their ships. All weapons do 10% more damage.
  • Ship gets +10%  Beam Attack
  • Ship gets +10%  Kinetic Attack
  • Ship gets +10%  Missile Attack
  • Ship gets +0.1  Beam Resistance
  • Ship gets +0.1  Kinetic Resistance
  • Ship gets +0.1  Missile Resistance
  • +5 Intimidation
  • Allows The Unlikely Pacifist Event
 Genocidal Massive advantage in conquering planets due to not caring in the least about collateral damage. Can convert other species unfortunate enough to end up on their planets into living neural network batteries.
 Craftsman +50% Income from Trade Routes
  • +50%  Trade Route Income
  • +1  Egalitarianism
  • +1  Egalitarianism
  • +1  Nihilism
  • +5 Persuasion
 Certain Believes their philosophy should be universal, increased (+2) influence, special planet improvements. 30 Research every time a Culture Trait is unlocked.
  • Colony gets +2  Influence Growth
  • When unlocking culture traits +30 Award Research Amount
  • Allows [[File:|alt=|24px|frameless]] Defensive Meditation Tech
 Experienced All Ships receive 25% more Experience Points from battles.
 Intuitive Starts with access to Xeno Anthropology technologies and a free Culture trait.
 Slavers Gain the ability to enslave your citizens, reducing their approval, production and food consumption. But they never protest. Gain access to Slaving Technologies.
 Archaeologist Whenever artifact charges are earned an additional charge is gained.
 Radiated Can colonize Radioactive Worlds. Gains the Abhorent Infection Executive Order after several months.Abhorent Infection raises the Pollution level on a target planet.
 Unrelenting +10 Control. Planets generate +1 more Influence per month.
 Bureaucrats Starts with 50 Control and access to coordination technologies.
 Proliferation When a ship is constructed, two ships are constructed instead. But all ships have -25% Hit Points.
 Hopeful Believes any civilization capable of space travel must be a potential friend. Higher Approval on planets.
  • Unit gets +10%  Approval
  • +5 Persuasion
 Inspired An additional Leader is available for recruitment and Leaders cost 25% less to recruit.
  • +1  Max Recruits
  • -0.25  Leader Cost
  • +5 Persuasion
  • Allows  Brainstorming Policy
 Hive Mind Ships in your territory gain additional Hit Points per colony controlled.
  • +5 BonusHP Max In Z O C
 Engineers Colony and asteroid production decays at half of the normal rate.
 Promethion Born Ships have double the normal Hit Points but don't heal normally.
  • Ship gets +100%  Hit Points
  • Ship gets +1 Disable Repair
  • At the start of the game unlocks the Prometheus Stone Extractor improvement
  • +5  Promethion
  • Blocks  Repair Bay Ship Component
 Scout Fleet Begins with a colony ship and three probes.
 Voyagers +2 Ship Sensor Range.+1 Ship Moves.
 Starfaring +25% Ship Range. Starts with the ability to detect and travel on Subspace Streams.
 Traders Starts with freighter, has a significant boost to Persuasion and receives 3 free trade licenses.
 Ancient Gets Research from Precursor Artifacts and anomalies. Starts with an additional Policy slot.
 Xenophobic +50% Research, -75% Influence and -3 to Diplomacy.
  • Colony gets +150%  Research
  • Colony gets -75%  Influence Growth
  • -3  Diplomacy Bonus
  • +5  Traditionalism
  • -5 Deception
  • -5 Intimidation
  • -5 Persuasion
 Devout Starts with a Cleric citizen and a Krynniac Temple on their homeworld. Culture grows every time they add to their ideology.
 Unwavering Colonies are much harder to Culture flip, and access to the Unbroken Spirit technologies.
 Adaptable Can colonize extreme worlds.
 Raiders -50% Manufacturing and -50% Income on all worlds. Gain +100 Credits and +20 Manufacturing for winning battles. Gain +500 Credits and +200 Manufacturing for conquering planets. Starts with the Armed Shuttles Tech.
  • Colony gets -50%  Manufacturing
  • Shipyard gets -50%  Military
  • Colony gets -50%  Gross Income
  • When winning battles +100  Treasury
  • When winning battles +20  Stored Goods at the Colony
  • When winning battles +20  Stored Goods at the Shipyard
  • When winning battles +10%  Approval
  • When conquering planets +10%  Approval
  • When conquering planets +500  Treasury
  • When conquering planets +200  Stored Goods at the Colony
  • When conquering planets +200  Stored Goods at the Shipyard
  • +5 Intimidation
  • At the start of the game unlocks the Armed Shuttles tech
 Empathy Increases Diplomacy by +1, Persuasion by +15%, Reduces Crime by 10%.
 Loyal Leaders all have +10 Loyalty and cost 25% less to recruit. +1 Cultural Point when a Leader is assigned to a Command Ship.
 Crime Lord Starts allied with the Pirates. Also grants access to the 'Look the Other Way' Policy, improvements unlocked by increased Crime and Executive Orders to claim Pirate fleets and worlds.
 Exterminators Transport ships are replaced with planet killing Spore Ships.
 Spores Starts with the ability to deploy spores to a dead world to restore life. Each time a new Culture Trait is gained another charge is earned.
 Cartographer Starts knowing the location of other homeworlds. They also receive 3 charges of the Dimensional Mirror power which reveals a portion of space and they gain an additional charge each time a Culture Trait is earned.
 Ravenous Receives 1,000 Credits and +10% Approval for 25 months after conquering a planet. It also grants the ability to consume aliens and spawn new Festron citizens.
  • When conquering planets +1000  Treasury
  • When conquering planets +10%  Approval
  • Allows  Work Instruction Chamber Improvement
  • Allows  Cerebral Chamber Improvement
  • Allows  Harmonious Antennae Improvement
  • Allows  Hatchery Improvement
  • Allows  Work Hive Improvement
  • Allows  Mother Hive Improvement
  • Allows  Hatcheries Tech
  • Allows  Endless Feast Policy
  • Allows  Consume Unit Specialization
  • Blocks Religious Freedom Event
  • Blocks A Mission of Mercy Event
  • Blocks Religious Pilgrims - Fail Event
  • Blocks  Telescope Takeover Executive Order
  • Blocks  Core World Capital Improvement
  • Blocks  Capital City Improvement
  • Blocks  Capital Mainframe Improvement
  • Blocks  Kazar's Mainframe Improvement
  • Blocks  Planetary Mainframe Improvement
  • Blocks  Planetary Generator Improvement
  • Blocks  Industrial Center Improvement
  • Blocks  Supply Depot Improvement
  • Blocks  Colonial Clinic Improvement
  • Blocks  Heritage Center Improvement
  • Blocks  Recruiting Station Improvement
  • Blocks  Colonization Center Improvement
  • Blocks  Orbital Market Improvement
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Clone_Icon] Clone|[ICON=Trait_Clone_Icon] Clone]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Criminal_Icon] Criminal|[ICON=Trait_Criminal_Icon] Criminal]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Mutant_Icon] Mutant|[ICON=Trait_Mutant_Icon] Mutant]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks File:GovernorTrait Doctor Icon.png [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Natural League|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Natural League]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=UnitTrait_Plagued_Icon] Plagued|[ICON=UnitTrait_Plagued_Icon] Plagued]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks File:GovernorTrait Doctor.png [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Natural League|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Natural League]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Defiant_Icon] Defiant|[ICON=Trait_Defiant_Icon] Defiant]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Scarred_Icon] Scarred|[ICON=Trait_Scarred_Icon] Scarred]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_AlienArtifact_Icon] Alien Artifact|[ICON=Trait_AlienArtifact_Icon] Alien Artifact]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks File:FamousIcon.png [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Famous_Icon] Spouse|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Famous_Icon] Spouse]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Clone_Icon] Missing Twin|[ICON=Trait_Clone_Icon] Missing Twin]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Underminer_Icon] Raised by Squatters|[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Underminer_Icon] Raised by Squatters]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Trained Chef|[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Trained Chef]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Brainwashed Cultist|[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Brainwashed Cultist]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks File:GovernorTrait Doctor.png [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Failed Med School|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Doctor_Icon] Failed Med School]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Avoided Service|[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Avoided Service]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Timid_Icon] Excluded Inheritance|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Timid_Icon] Excluded Inheritance]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Scarred_Icon] Scarred Duelist|[ICON=Trait_Scarred_Icon] Scarred Duelist]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Charismatic_Icon] Minor Nobility|[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Charismatic_Icon] Minor Nobility]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Wharf Rat|[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Wharf Rat]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Vendetta_Icon] Military Child|[ICON=Trait_Vendetta_Icon] Military Child]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Former Sailor|[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Former Sailor]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Negotiator_Icon] Career Diplomat|[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Negotiator_Icon] Career Diplomat]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Overcame Addiction|[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Overcame Addiction]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=CitizenTrait_Infected_Icon] Frostbitten Toes|[ICON=CitizenTrait_Infected_Icon] Frostbitten Toes]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=GovernorTrait_Organized_Icon] Detail-Oriented Engineer|[ICON=GovernorTrait_Organized_Icon] Detail-Oriented Engineer]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=CitizenTrait_Infected_Icon] Badly Burnt|[ICON=CitizenTrait_Infected_Icon] Badly Burnt]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Underminer_Icon] Deceased Friend|[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Underminer_Icon] Deceased Friend]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_AlienArtifact_Icon] Alien Coin Flipper|[ICON=Trait_AlienArtifact_Icon] Alien Coin Flipper]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Charismatic_Icon] Renowned Archaeologist|[ICON=DiplomatTrait_Charismatic_Icon] Renowned Archaeologist]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Industrial_Icon] Asteroid Miner|[ICON=Trait_Industrial_Icon] Asteroid Miner]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Survived Mutiny|[ICON=Trait_Ex-Convict_Icon] Survived Mutiny]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=UnitTrait_Veteran_Icon] Former Gladiator|[ICON=UnitTrait_Veteran_Icon] Former Gladiator]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  [[GalCiv4:Leader_Traits#[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Psychic bond with alien|[ICON=Trait_NeuralClamp_Icon] Psychic bond with alien]] Unit Specialization
  • Blocks  Coerced Colonization Policy
  • Blocks  Heart of the Empire Policy
 War Profiteers Receives 200% bonus from trade routes established with warring races.
 Paranoid Ships receive +25% Hit Points and Attack when they are within their borders.
  • Ship gets +25%  Hit Points
  • Ship gets +25%  Missile Attack
  • Ship gets +25%  Beam Attack
  • Ship gets +25%  Kinetic Attack
  • Allows  Molecular Fabrication Tech
  • Allows [[File:|alt=|24px|frameless]] Industrial Replication Tech
 Wealthy Starts with 2000 more credits and the Universal Translator technology. Receives access to Interstellar Banking technologies.
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