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Galactic Civilizations IV

2022-01-17T22:26:29Z

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''Galactic Civilizations IV'' is a 4X space strategy game set in the 23rd century. Humans and aliens compete against each other for domination of the Milky Way galaxy.

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Players begin on their home planet and through research, colonization, and exploration can expand their influence in the wider galaxy. Other races will likely compete for the same worlds and resources though and only through diplomacy, war, technological superiority, or unlocking the secrets of the mysterious precursors themselves can the player hope to gain dominance in a galaxy full of dangers.
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The core of Galactic Civilizations IV is the sandbox mode that allows the player to customize the playthrough with many options including but not limited to galaxy size, A.I. difficulty, resources and world abundance, and the various races they will meet. The player chooses their race and begins their story.
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Citadel of Revenue

2021-09-12T18:57:33Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Citadel of Revenue''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Greatly boosts a planet's income, and generates a Malevolent Ideology point every 5 turns.

Shadow Temple

2021-09-12T18:57:27Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Shadow Temple''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Increase Diplomatic Relation with other worlds.

Enforcement Temple

2021-09-12T18:57:20Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Enforcement Temple''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Increases a worlds wealth.

Galactic Showcase

2021-09-12T18:57:14Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Galactic Showcase''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Easy access to life's little luxuries allows a hard working colony to thrive, and certainly doesn't hurt the economy.

Iridium World

2021-09-12T18:57:05Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Iridium World''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Increases a worlds wealth and Influence.

Iridium Center

2021-09-12T18:56:59Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Iridium Center''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Increases a worlds wealth and Influence.

Iridium Store

2021-09-12T18:56:53Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Iridium Store''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Increases a worlds wealth and Influence.

Free Market

2021-09-12T18:56:45Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Free Market''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Increases a worlds wealth and Influence

Precursor Souvenir Shop

2021-09-12T18:56:38Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Precursor Souvenir Shop''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Easy access to life's little luxuries allows a hard working colony to thrive, and certainly doesn't hurt the economy.

Black Market

2021-09-12T18:56:27Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Black Market''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Easy access to life's little luxuries allows a hard working colony to thrive, and certainly doesn't hurt the economy.

Trade Capital

2021-09-12T18:56:21Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Trade Capital''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
A Trade Capital will encourage our trading partners to establish their head offices here, massively increasing the trading revenue received by this planet, and helping to increase our Influence.

Galactic Bazaar (Improvement)

2021-09-12T18:56:14Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Galactic Bazaar''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
A Galactic Bazaar will establish our civilization's reputation as master traders. Throughout the galaxy, traders will be more eager to do business with us, boosting the trade income of all our planets.

Customs Office

2021-09-12T18:56:03Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Customs Office''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
By taking a firmer stance with traders, and ensuring all tarrifs and fees are paid on the goods passing through this planet, we can greatly increase our trade income.

Trade Center

2021-09-12T18:55:56Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Trade Center''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Providing a location for traders to store their products will encourage them to make heavier use of trade routes originating from this planet, boosting our trade income.

Trade Post

2021-09-12T18:55:50Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Trade Post''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
A trading post will make it easier for off world buyers and sellers to make a deal, boosting trade income from all trade routes involving this planet.

Financial Capital

2021-09-12T18:55:43Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Financial Capital''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
A Financial Capital will boost the income of all colonies in our civilization, as well as increase our Influence with the wider galactic community.

Galactic Stock Exchange

2021-09-12T18:55:34Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Galactic Stock Exchange''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
A galactic stock exchange will allow for the easy flow of capital to wherever it can do the most good, boosting economic development across our entire civilization.

Financial Sector

2021-09-12T18:55:27Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Financial Sector''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Opening up off-world capital markets to the investors and business owners of this colony will allow for a new scale of development, and the associated economic lift that come with it.

Banking Sector

2021-09-12T18:55:18Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Banking Sector''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
A stable banking sector provides entrepreneurs the capital they need to build their businesses, and investors a place to seek returns. This will benefit the economy of an entire colony, especially any nearby facilities.

Colonial Bank

2021-09-12T18:55:11Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Colonial Bank''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Providing a safe and regulated place for saving, investment, and other financial transactions will encourage the economy of nearby trade establishments, as well as the colony as a whole.

Shopping Center

2021-09-12T18:55:02Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Shopping Center''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Shopping Centers lead to a much higher standard of living for our colonists, and provide an economic boost for the colony as a whole.

Market Center

2021-09-12T18:54:51Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Market Center''' is a Wealth [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
By improving access to off-world goods, and providing a place for colonists to sell their own wares, we should be able to significantly boost this colony's economy and income.

Restaurant of Eternity

2021-09-12T18:51:18Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Restaurant of Eternity''' is a Tourism [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
A Restautant of Eternity will attract visitors from across the galaxy, and improve our people's reputation for hospitality so much that it will boost tourism across our entire civilization.

Tourist Destination

2021-09-12T18:51:04Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Tourist Destination''' is a Tourism [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
A Tourist Destination creates a caricature of our world and culture that is more comfortable for off-world visitors than the smelly and dangerous real thing.

Tourist Haven

2021-09-12T18:50:56Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Tourist Haven''' is a Tourism [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
By creating a special part of our colony that accomodates off-world visitor's specialized needs, we'll ensure that they stay around for longer, and tell happier stories to their friends when they get home.

Port of Call

2021-09-12T18:50:50Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Port of Call''' is a Tourism [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Establishing a port of call will encourage anyone visiting here to take home great memories and leave behind money.

Universal Soil Adapter

2021-09-12T18:50:29Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Universal Soil Adapter''' is a Terraforming [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Terraform one tile of any quality.

Biosphere Manipulator

2021-09-12T18:50:16Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Biosphere Manipulator''' is a Terraforming [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Terraform any low quality tile on the world.

Biospheres

2021-09-12T18:50:09Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Biospheres''' is a Terraforming [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
By simply deciding on the environment we want and wrapping it in a massive bubble, we can put that environment anywhere we want on a planet.

Ultra-Terraformer

2021-09-12T18:50:01Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Ultra-Terraformer''' is a Terraforming [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Ultra Terraformers remove all constraints from our colony's designs. Want to turn a volcano into a water park? Go for it.

Resequencing Station

2021-09-12T18:49:54Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Resequencing Station''' is a Terraforming [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
A Resequencing Station is capable of fixing the mistakes that nature made when creating this planet, constructing usable terrain from almost nothing.

Habitat Improvement

2021-09-12T18:49:46Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Habitat Improvement''' is a Terraforming [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Habitat Improvement uses the latest geo-engineering techniques to make terrain once thought dangerously unusable suitable for development.

Terraforming Plant

2021-09-12T18:49:37Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Terraforming Plant''' is a Terraforming [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
A terraforming plant has its limits, but should be capable of making even more land usable for our colony's development.

Soil Engineering

2021-09-12T18:49:26Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Soil Engineering''' is a Terraforming [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Every planet has marginal terrain that only needs minor enhancement to become usable for farming or general construction. Soil Enhancement does just that.

Planetary Soil Upgrade

2021-09-12T18:49:20Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Planetary Soil Upgrade''' is a Terraforming [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Every planet has marginal terrain that only needs minor enhancement to become usable for farming or general construction. Soil Enhancement does just that.

Bureau of Labor

2021-09-12T18:49:06Z

DarbyOxa072:

The '''Bureau of Labor''' is a Special [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
The Bureau of Labor will allows the local government to better allocate its precious production resources.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Usage </h1>
This special building is available for all non-Krynn races and allows them to gain access to a planetary wheel to manage the world's production, which replaces the default Focuses.

Civilization Capital

2021-09-12T18:48:48Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Civilization Capital''' is a Special [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
The heart of our civilization and the seat of government. The proverbial shining city on the hill, the capital increases our homeworld's effectiveness in all areas.

Colony Capital

2021-09-12T18:48:40Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Colony Capital''' is a Special [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Created from the remains of our colony ship, the colonial capital does a little bit of everything and serves as a stepping stone to greater things.

Quantum Matrix

2021-09-12T18:47:35Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Quantum Matrix''' is a Population [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Speeds up the rate new Yor are assembled, boosting all Production.

Antimatter Matrix

2021-09-12T18:47:25Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Antimatter Matrix''' is a Population [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Speeds up the rate new Yor are assembled, boosting all Production.

Fusion Matrix

2021-09-12T18:47:17Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Fusion Matrix''' is a Population [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Speeds up the rate new Yor are assembled, boosting all Production.

Power Matrix

2021-09-12T18:47:09Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Power Matrix''' is a Population [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Speeds up the rate new Yor are assembled, boosting all Production.

Protein Resequencer

2021-09-12T18:46:59Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Protein Resequencer''' is a Population [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Protein Resequencers are capable of turning almost anything into food. The food has never known pain, which is unfortunate, but we can't ignore the massively increased food production.

Slave Recycler

2021-09-12T18:46:48Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Slave Recycler''' is a Population [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Slaveling flesh is valuable and full of nutrients. By turning expired slavelings into paste, we can allow all slavelings to enjoy the flavor and nutritional benefits.

Replication Center

2021-09-12T18:46:15Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Replication Center''' is a Population [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
There are a huge number of ethical issues to consider when replicating people, and we're not even sure what half of those are yet. For the time being we've found that calling them clones is pretty rude.

Fertility Center

2021-09-12T18:46:08Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Fertility Center''' is a Population [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Increasing the birthrate of a colony via fertility treatments, genetic screening, and artificial wombs will allow a planet's population to grow even faster.

Xeno Medical Center

2021-09-12T18:46:02Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Xeno Medical Center''' is a Population [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Advances in our understanding of the hazards and diseases posed by alien planet's has resulted in a new generation of medical facility, better capable of meeting those challenges. These help a colony's population growth rate even more.

Colonial Hospital

2021-09-12T18:45:56Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Colonial Hospital''' is a Population [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Alien environments are dangerous places. Hospitals save lives, and by extension, help a colony's population growth rate.

Biomass Resequencer

2021-09-12T18:45:49Z

DarbyOxa072:

'''Biomass Resequencer''' is a Population [[Improvement |colonial improvement]] in ''Galactic Civilizations III''.

<h1 style="background-color: #000000; color: #e3a726; padding: 2px 6px;"> Description </h1>
Biomass resequencers will allow us to create food directly from waste carbon and nutrient sources. This will massively increase the food production of farms around the planet.