Iconian Refuge
Remnants of a Lost Race
Iso the Wise
The Iconian represent a faction in Galactic Civilizations IV. They are led by Iso the Wise.
Servants of the Precursors and one of the first races to reach the stars, the Iconians are now locked in a bitter struggle with their own creations - the Yor.
Iconians are overcautious and even paranoid as a result of living in hiding for generations. That said, living with limited resources has made them excellent farmers and repairers, and surprisingly accurate shots, with their entire culture built around minimizing waste. The harsh population controls they live under have only enhanced their understanding of fertility.
History
The Iconians are the oldest of the so called young races, once servants to the Precursors themselves. Creators of the Yor, they were almost wiped out when their creations were given sentience by the Dread Lords. Only a few Iconians survived, hiding in a distant colony. Exceedingly cautious, and not without cause, Iconians have a strong sense of fatalism. They have never given up hope of reclaiming their ancestral home, even if their cautious nature has prevented them from pursuing this dream.
Leader & Citizens
Leader
Iso the Wise
Iso the Wise is the leader of the Iconian Refuge. Rarely seen outside his secure chamber.
Traits
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 Sovereign
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 Nihilistic
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Citizens - Iconian
Iconians are a paranoid species that are still traumatized by their near extinction by the Yor. Because of this they suffer a significant Approval 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.
Traits
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Default Military Advisor
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Default Science Advisor
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Default Colonization Advisor
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Default Political Advisor
Gameplay
Iconian utilize the Master_Tree. They start with the following.
- +1500 Credits
- +5 Colony Population
- The Starbases tech
Star System
The new home system of the Iconian race, containing a class 25 Terrestrial world and a single small world. With it's Purple Star Purple Star at the center.
| Planet | Type | Class | Stats |
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Dead | Class 0 Planet |
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Habitable (Terrestrial World) | Class 25 Planet |
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Habitable (Desert World) | Class 3 Planet |
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Gas Giant | Class 0 Planet |
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Ship Design
Callsign - I.R.S. The primary material of Iconian ships is Metallic (Bright Lights) and the secondary is Metallic (Bright Lights).