The Cubans are a culture available in the Contemporary Era, with the Aesthete culture focus.
"Independent thinking is the bedrock of society for the Cubans, who prize self-knowledge for its transformative effects."
Culture orientation[]
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Aesthete cultures favour a gameplay orientation focused on Influence and diplomacy. These cultures gain extra Fame from Aesthete Era Stars for earning Influence. |
Affinity Action: Cultural Blitz[]
Can spend Money promoting patriotic works of art in specific Territories, pushing back foreign spheres of influence and generating Influence.
- Immediately bring one of your Empire's Territories back into its sphere of influence, and gain Influence for each adjacent Territory already in your sphere.
- If you do not have the strongest Influence in the Territory, there is a high chance it will start converting back after you use this action.
Affinity Bonus: Grace[]
Cultural Proximity is always maxed out due to Aesthete affinity.
- Both Proximity with major Empires and Independent Peoples will be maxed out.
- That is, if other Empires break Treaties with Aesthete Empires, the War Support of Aesthete Empires will increase much more. In addition, declaring war against Aesthete Empires will severely drain the of the attacking Empire every turn.
- In addition, with the Proximity with all the Independent Peoples maxed out, Aesthete Empires always only need to pay the minimum or cost to Bribe an Independent People.
Transcendence Bonus: Artist's Might[]
Trait: Internationalism[]
- +1Combat Strength per Alliance on Unit
- +1Combat Strength on Allied Empire's Units
- +10%Influence per Alliance
Emblematic quarter: Empresa Farmacéutica[]
“Backed up by cutting-edge research, Cuban medicines are highly valued around the world.”
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Emblematic unit: Guerrilleros[]
“Working behind enemy lines, the Guerrilleros undermine the morale of enemy populations.”
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City names[]
The names listed are default names, players can change their cities' names if they choose.
La Habana, Santiago de Cuba, Santa Clara, Trinidad, Holguín, Camagüey, Pinar del Río, Cienfuegos, Matanzas, Bayamo