Civic

Civics represent societal matters on which the player can position the Empire by making a choice between propositions, and thus forging the Empire's character and ideology. The game context and the Empire actions will sometimes line up and unlock the conditions for a new civic. Each civic has two options to choose from. Both choices correspond to a possible answer to the question raised by the civic. Either choice will modify the Empire ideologies and have gameplay effects or unlock content. Empires can only enact one of the choices by spending Influence.

Enacting Civics

Civics may be enacted for an Influence cost. This cost will increase as more civics are enacted and as later Eras are reached. In addition, enacted civics may be revoked for an additional Influence cost.

Civic enactment cost

Influence cost = $20+Era*C^{3.1}$

C = Number of Civics currently enacted

Civic revocation cost

Influence cost = $90*Era^{2}-55$

Civic enactment Influence cost with 0% discount on normal speed:

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Civics	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Era I	20	21	29	50	94	167	278	437	650	928	1279	1712	2235	2859	3593	4445	5425	6542	7807	9227
Era II	20	22	37	80	167	314	537	853	1281	1836	2538	3403	4451	5699	7165	8869	10829	13064	15593	18435
Era III	20	23	46	110	241	460	795	1270	1911	2744	3797	5095	6666	8538	10738	13294	16234	19586	23380	27642
Era IV	20	24	54	141	314	607	1054	1687	2541	3653	5056	6787	8882	11378	14311	17719	21639	26109	31166	36850
Era V	20	25	63	171	388	754	1312	2103	3172	4561	6315	8478	11097	14217	17884	22143	27044	32631	38953	46057
Era VI	20	26	71	201	461	901	1570	2520	3802	5469	7574	10170	13313	17056	21456	26568	32448	39153	46739	55264

Civic revocation Influence cost with 0% discount on normal speed:

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Eras	Era I	Era II	Era III	Era IV	Era V	Era VI
Influence	35	305	755	1385	2195	3185

Both these costs are further modified by a number of technologies and tenets.

• Technology: Writing (-20%)
• Technology: Encyclopedia (-20%)
• Civic: Press Freedom (-20%)
• Tenet: Undertake Pilgrimage (-25%)
• Legacy Trait: Ming - Grand Secretariat (-25%)

These reductions are additive, but the max reduction is capped at 99%.

Civic Backlash

See also: Civics Osmosis

A Civic Osmosis can happen if a City fall into the influence of another Empire, and the foreign Empire picked a different choice on a given Civic. The Empire can either adopt the suggested civic for free, or refuse.

• Refusing will lead to a loss of Stability by applying Defiant status (-50 for 10turns) on the City.
• Certain Civics also have a diplomatic effect; such Civic are marked by a small globe symbol (🌐) on the Civic icon. Refusing to enact a globed Civic choice will create a special Grievance for the foreign Empire, and they can demand the refusing Empire to change it.

Civic List

Civics are arranged in a total of 7 different categories. These are (from left to right on the in-game Civic table):

7 Economy Civics, Civics related to public spending and investment.

5 Army Civics, Civics related to military and martial matters.

6 Justice Civics, Civics related to the treatment of criminals and other civil issues.

7 Government Civics, Civics related to the organization of your ministry and politics.

4 Society Civics, Civics related to day-to-day life in your Empire.

5 Culture Civics, Civics related to cultural issues and art.

6 Religion Civics, Civics related to beliefs and what is acceptable or not.

Among the Civics, there is a special type of Civics that are marked by a small globe symbol (🌐) before unlocked. There are Civics that have a diplomatic effect; refusing such Civics in an Osmosis event will create a special Grievance for the influencing foreign Empire, deteriorate the relationship between the two Empires.

• There are a total of 1 1 globed Civics.
• Every Empire's Civic choice will be displayed on the top of the selection window of these globed Civics, to inform other Empires about every Empire's position on these Civics.
• These globed Civics are marked by underline texts in the below tables.

Government Civics

Name	Description	Options	Requirements to Unlock
Founding Myths	By what right do we rule?	Natural Right (+3Progress) We claim inherent dominion over the land and beasts. +5Influence on Main Plaza	Unlocks when the total Population (Units, Cities and Outposts Population) reaches 8 in the Ancient Era. The Capital City has to be established. Unlocks at the same time as Legitimacy civic.
		Divine Mandate (+3Tradition) Our supremacy is ordained, for we are the chosen ones. +3Faith on Territory
Leadership	How do we lead?	Small Council (+4Liberty) A handful of the wisest heads to give good counsel. +1 City Cap Lead to Political Entitlement civic	Unlocks when the Population across your Cities reaches 10, and you have at least two Cities.
		Autarch (+4Authority) The absolute will of the leader should not be diluted. +25Stability on Capital Lead to Political Influence civic
Political Entitlement	What political system does the small council support?	Aristocracy (+4Tradition) The superior bloodlines of the nobility can lead this empire to greatness. +1Combat Strength on Emblematic Unit Lead to Aristocracy Evolution civic	Requires picking Small Council for Leadership Civic. Unlocks after having 3Commons Quarters and 3Market Quarters in one City (Classical Era).
		Republic (+4Liberty) Supreme power should be held by the people and their elected representatives. +3Combat Strength on Militia Lead to Republic Evolution civic
Political Influence	Who has the ear of the autarch?	Monarchy (+5Authority) Only those of royal descent should wield political power. -20%Industry cost for Cultural Wonders Lead to Monarchy Power civic	Requires picking Autarch for Leadership Civic. Unlocks after having 3Commons Quarters and 3Market Quarters in one city (Classical Era).
		Aristocracy (+5Tradition) The superior bloodlines of the nobility can lead this empire to greatness. -20%Industry cost for Emblematic Districts Lead to Aristocracy Evolution civic
Republic Evolution	Should there be a diversity of poltical representation?	One-Party State (+5Authority) A single, unified party reflecting the ever-changing will of the people. +10Stability on Territory	Requires 50Population and Centralized Power technology (Early Modern Era) Requires enacting Republic for Political Entitlement civic
		Democratic Republic (+5Liberty) Political parties of many stripes compete for the backing of the people +1Science on Commons Quarter +1Money on Commons Quarter
Monarchy Power	What type of monarchy is this?	Absolute Monarchy (+6Authority) The desires of the monarch are the desires of the empire. -20% on Unit Buyout cost	Requires 50Population and Centralized Power technology (Early Modern Era) Requires enacting Monarchy for Political Influence civic
		Constitutional Monarchy (+6Liberty) With curtailed powers, the monarchy is a more beloved institution of the people. -20% on District Buyout cost
Aristocracy Evolution	Whose political interests should be represented?	Oligarchy (+6Authority) The empire's best interests are served by a concentration of political power. +20%Money from Grievances +20%Money from Surrender	Requires 50Population and Centralized Power technology (Early Modern Era) Requires enacting Aristocracy for Political Influence OR Political Entitlement civic
		Democratic Republic (+6Liberty) Political parties of many stripes compete for the backing of the people. +1Science on Commons Quarter +1Money on Commons Quarter

Justice Civics

Name	Description	Options	Requirements to Unlock
Legitimacy	What style of laws does the empire use?	Codified Laws (+3Progress) Laws will be debated, classified, and codified for perpetuity. -20% on Attach Outpost cost -20% on Absorb City cost	Unlocks when the total Population (Units, Cities and Outposts Population) reaches 8 in the Ancient Era. The Capital City has to be established. Unlocks at the same time as Founding Myths civic.
		Customary Laws (+3Tradition) Historical precedent and tradition serve as the basis for our judgments. -50% on Create Outpost cost
Punishment	How should ordinary crimes be punished?	Physical Punishment (+4Tradition) Crimes will be met with the lash of whip, and obedience will follow. +100% delay between two crisis Independent People spawn on all Cities	Unlock when the Empire Stability is under 30% (Mutinous) You must have built at least 1 City Watch Infrastructure (Classical Era).
		Forfeiture (+4Progress) Criminals must be penalized with the loss of their worldly possessions. -20%Stability loss per Turn on City or Outpost
Judicial Control	How is the justice system overseen?	Open Inspections (+5Collectivism) A public body should scrutinize -- and report on -- every aspect of the justice system. People's Assemblyinfrastructure	Requires 1 Police Force Infrastructure (Industrial Era) Requires Democratic Republic choice for Republic Evolution or Aristocracy Evolution civic OR Constitutional Monarchy choice for Monarchy Power civic
		State Surveillance (+5Authority) Covert monitoring of key figures is necessary to ensure control. Secret Policeinfrastructure
Political Control	How should political opposition be uncovered?	State Surveillance (+6Collectivism) Covert monitoring of key figures is necessary to ensure control. Secret Policeinfrastructure	Requires 1 Police Force Infrastructure (Industrial Era) Requires One Party State choice for Republic Evolution civic OR Oligarchy for the Aristocracy Evolution civic OR Constitutional Monarchy choice for Monarchy Power civic
		Denunciation (+6Authority) A network of secret informers will prevent dissidents from organizing. Neighborhood Watchinfrastructure
Capital Punishment	What should the death penalty be replaced with?	Lifetime Sentence (+5Tradition) The rest of the perpetrator's natural life to be spent imprisoned. +5Stability on Commons Quarter	Requires picking Physical Punishment for Punishment Civic Requires 9Agrarian Era Stars (Medieval Era at the earliest) Empire Stability must be less than 90%
		Hard Labor (+5Progress) The debt to society can be partially repaid through hard, honest work. +5Industry on Makers Quarter
Capital Punishment	What should the death penalty be replaced with?	Lifetime Sentence (+6Tradition) The rest of the perpetrator's natural life to be spent imprisoned. +5Stability on Commons Quarter	Requires picking Forfeiture for Punishment Civic Requires 9Agrarian Era Stars (Medieval Era at the earliest) Empire Stability must be less than 90%
		Rehabilitation (+6Progress) Even the worst criminals can become productive members of society. +5Food on Farmers Quarter

Army Civics

Name	Description	Options	Requirements to Unlock
Army Composition	Who should fight for the empire?	Conscripts (+3Authority) Conscripted warriors will save us the cost of raising soldiers from the crib. -30% on Unit Industry cost	Unlocks when an Army completing a battle Requires 5 Armies
		Professional Soldiers (+3Liberty) Forged from the Youngest Age, professional warriors will give us stronger armies. +1Combat Strength on Unit
Independent Peoples	How should we use other peoples?	Assimilated Peoples (+4Homeland) Our empire will become stronger by opening our arms to new communities. -50% on Assimilate cost	Unlocks when finding an Independent People City
		Mercenary Armies (+4World) Why let our own blood be spilled, when we can pay others to fight? -50% on Hire Army cost
Army Wages	How should we finance our armies?	Paid Wages (+4Homeland) A decent, respectable soldiery must be founded on a dependable wage. +20Stability on City that you occupy +5Stability on Garrison	Requires a state of War Requires 10 Armies
		Plundered Wages (+4World) Soldiers are kept alert by earning their keep. On Army: +50%Money from Ransacking +4Combat Strength when Ransacking
Conquered Empires	What is our outlook on conquests?	Anti-Imperialists (+5World) Our heads can be held high when we fight those who would oppress. +20War Support increased when winning a battle on Imperialist Empire	Requires 7Militarist Era Stars (Medieval Era at the earliest)
		Imperialists (+5Authority) For the sake of harmony, only one empire should be the ultimate victor. +10War Support increased when winning a battle on Relations
Nuclear Weapons	What is our stance on nuclear weapons?	Nuclear Disarmament (+6World) The existence of weapons of mass destruction will always diminish humanity. -20War Support equilibrium value on Relations against you +10%Fame gain bonus multiplier Gain a Grievance against Empires completing Nuclear Tests or detonating Nuclear Bombs (Nuclear Missile, Thermonuclear Missile).	Unlocks after researching Nuclear Fission technology (Contemporary Era).
		Nuclear Proliferation (+6Homeland) Pragmatism dictates that a strong nuclear arsenal is the best deterrence. Unlocks Fission Test National Project

Religion Civics

Name	Description	Options	Requirements to Unlock
Religious Rites	Should religious rites be communal or personal?	Communal Rites (+3Collectivism) Religious ceremonies can bind communities closer together Unlocks action Procession	Unlocks when the State Religion Followers reach 10 on Empire. Only the Followers in your Empire counts.
		Personal Rites (+3Individualism) The Act of worship is a sacred act between a believer and a higher power. Modify Religious District Industry cost by -30% (including religious wonders)
Religious Tolerance	What is the Empire's outlook on other religions?	Open-Minded (+4World) Other faiths should be free to worship as they see fit. +3Influence on Territories if Territories follow State Religion	Unlocks after pick Level 1 Tenet for your Religion
		Religious Hostility (+4Homeland) There is only one true religion. The rest spread falsehoods. +5Faith on Territories Unlocks action Heresy The player will gain a special Grievance against Empires with a different State Religion.
Unbelievers	What should we do with the unfaithful?	Eliminate Unbelievers (+5Authority) Like disease carriers, the only prudent course of action for the unfaithful is death. Unlocks action Start Inquisition on Empire	Unlocks after picked Religious Hostility choice for Religious Tolerance Civic. Requires 2Holy Sites
		Banish Unbelievers (+5Homeland) Let the unfaithful spread their could ideologies elsewhere. Unlocks action Banish Population on Empire
Religious Minorities	Should religious minorities pay tribute?	Taxed Minorities (+5Individualism) A fair system encourages a more harmonious society. +10Money on Territories under a Religion's influence if Territories follow Foreign Religion	Unlocks after picked Open-Minded choice for Religious Tolerance Civic. Requires 2Holy Sites
		Untaxed Minorities (+5Liberty) Worshippers of other faiths should not be burdened with our religion's taxes. +10Stability on Territories under a Religion's influence if Territories follow Foreign Religion
Irreligion	What kind of irreligious society do we want?	Secularism (+6Liberty) The functions of government are separate from religious institutions. You will be immune to religious Grievances. Lose the ability to enforce a State Religion, build new Holy Sites or pick Tenets	Unlocks by A Doctrine of Non-Violence Narrative Event "Challenge" choice OR Reach Industrial Era or later And have 150 ?Cultural Strength?
		State Atheism (+6 Authority) We oppose religious institutional power in all aspects of public and political life. Atheism now become your State Religion. Atheism can spread to other territories through Faith output like a normal religion. -75% Foreign Religion strength bonus +25%Faith on Territories under a religion's influence if Territories follow State Religion (now Atheism) Lose the ability to build Holy Sites or pick Tenets All religious Civics are locked and some invested Influence are reimbursed.
Scientific Facts	What is the response to empirical findings that contradict religious truths?	Literalism (+6Tradition) What is written is the pure truth, regardless of what science says. +1Faith and +1Stability on Research Quarter	Requires 6Research Quarters and 1Holy Site (Classical Era) OR "The Heresy of Science" Narrative Event
		Compatibilism (+6Progress) The holy words need not be taken literally, only their spirit is intended. +1%Science per Holy Site

Culture Civics

Name	Description	Options	Requirements to Unlock
Cultural Blessing	What attitude should we have to outsider cultures?	Monoculturalism (+3Homeland) Without unity we will only sow division. +2Influence on Main Plaza and Administrative Center	Unlocks by capturing a City (Independent People's City included) from another Culture that is converting to your culture or is already under your Sphere of Influence. Requires Classical Era.
		Multiculturalism (+3World) A culture is like a rope -- stronger when composed of many strands. +10Influence on Main Plaza and Administrative Center on Assimilated Cities from Independent People Notes: The City needs to be created by Independent People. (You may liberate an Outpost or gift it to a roaming clan.) It does not matter if the Independent City is Assimilated or Conquered. Liberating and capturing your own Cities does not work.
Artistic Ownership	Who determines what is considered art?	Academic Artists (+4Homeland) Truth, beauty, virtue -- only the finest minds can recognise true art. Academy of Artsinfrastructure	Unlocks after building a Playhouse (Early Modern Era) Requires 7Commons Quarters
		Independent Artists (+4Liberty) The creative fire exists in each and every one of us. Artist's Studioinfrastructure
Artistic Expression	Should artists be subject to censorship or given free reign of expression?	Free Arts (+5Liberty) For every human soul to reach its potential, art must be free. +25%Stability loss per Turn on all Cities +25%Stability gain per Turn on all Cities	Unlocks by researching the Movable Typeface technology (Early Modern Era)
		Censored Arts (+5Homeland) Nothing is more dangerous than a world of unfettered ideas. -10%Stability loss per Turn on all Cities -10%Stability gain per Turn on all Cities
Foreign Customs	Are Others' customs to be honored or dismantled?	Cultural Respect (+6World) Following others' customs is no threat to our fundamental identity. +100%Fame earned per Aesthete Era Star	Unlocks after conquer a Foreign City. The Territory of the City must be under your Sphere of Influence. Territory must have an Emblematic District Must have chosen Multiculturalism from the Cultural Blessing Civic (Ancient Era at the earliest)
		Cultural Eradication (+6Homeland) We should not unnecessarily dilute our culture with others' strange rites. Unlocks diplomatic ability Block Sphere of Influence Prevents the spread of other Empires' spheres of influence through controlled Territory.
Press Freedom	Should the news be controlled by the government?	Freedom of Speech (+6Liberty) Societal progress relies on the people speaking truth to power. -20% Cost of canceling Civic -20% Cost of enacting Civic	Requires unlocking Artistic Expression civic (Early Modern Era) Requires 50Population Empire Stability must be 90% or above
		Propaganda (+6Authority) The masses need simple stories for the good of the empire. Prevents any Empire revolution

Economy Civics

Name	Description	Options	Requirements to Unlock
Fundamental Values	Is the empire's first concern citizens' security or happiness?	Public Happiness (+3Liberty) A joyful life begets a prosperous one. -50% on Commons Quarter Industry cost	Requires 3Commons Quarters in your Empire (Classical Era) Requires enacting Legitimacy civic
		Public Security (+3Authority) The dangers of the world are myriad. Nothing is more vital than citizens' protection. -50% on Garrison Industry cost
Knowledge Authorities	Who has the biggest influence on our empire's knowledge?	Elders' Wisdom (+4Tradition) We must not forget the lessons of our own history. +1Science per Researchers on City or Outpost	Requires 3 Trade Routes Requires 1 importing Trade Route Requires Classical Era or later
		Foreign Innovations (+4Progress) Be not too proud -- outsiders bring many truths of the world. +1Science per Number of Trade Routes on City or Outpost
Land Rights	Does the Land belong to the empire or the People?	Communal Land (+4Collectivism) The fruits of the earth will be enjoyed by all. +10Food per number of attached Territories on all Cities	Requires Medieval Era or later Requires 5 Territories
		Inherited Land (+4Individualism) Family trees will best cultivate the soils over the generations. Allows to claim, attach and merge Territories with Money instead of Influence
Materials Procurement	How should we secure necessary resources	Seize Resources (+5Homeland) The world's bounties belong to those that can take them. +30War Support increased when declaring war on Relations	Requires Humanism technology (Early Modern Era) Requires ?Contact? with One other Empire
		Trade Resources (+5Individualism) We are blessed in some things, lacking in others: Trade makes sense. -20% Required Resource Deposits to be able to create Wondrous Resource Deposits
International Trading	What is our guiding foreign economic policy?	Isolationism (+5Homeland) The fruits of our labor are ours and our allies alone. Unlocks diplomatic ability Trade only with Ally Unlocks diplomatic ability Block Sphere of Influence except Allies	Requires Trade routes with every other Empire Requires 5Merchant Era Stars (Classical Era at the earliest)
		Globalism (+5Individualism) Money makes the world go round. And we don't want to stop it spinning. Unlocks diplomatic ability Trade at War
Industrial Production	Who should own our most important industries?	Nationalized Industries (+6Collectivism) Some industries are too vital to be taken from the people's hands. +1Farmers Slot on City or Outpost per Farmers Quarter	Requires 9Farmers Quarters in your Empire Must have a City with Granary Infrastructure (Ancient Era)
		Privatized Industries (+6Individualism) Private ownership does wonders for motivation. +1Traders Slot on City or Outpost per Market Quarter
Working Conditions	Do you prioritise our workers' or our companies' wellbeing?	Workers' Rights (+6Collectivism) Our workers are our most valuable asset. +1Stability on Makers Quarter	Requires 9Makers Quarters in your Empire Must have a City with Factory Infrastructure (Industrial Era)
		Profit-focused (+6Individualism) The remorseless pursuit of profit is the only winning strategy. +5Money on Makers Quarter -50% delay between two crisis Independent People spawn on City or Outpost

Society Civics

Name	Description	Options	Requirements to Unlock
Slaves	How do we procure slaves?	Criminal Slaves (+3World) Those who break our laws will become vassals for the empire. +1Industry and +1Food on Commons Quarter	Requires 1Commons Quarter and 1Garrison in your Empire (Classical Era)
		War Slaves (+3Homeland) The sons and daughters of the empire's enemies will become our slaves. +1Industry and +1Influence on Garrison
Citizenship	Should citizenship be universal or for selected groups?	Universal Citizenship (+5Liberty) Everyone is entitled to become a full citizen of the empire. +25Stability on all Cities	Must have made enacted one of the following governments: Democratic Republic in either Republic Evolution or Aristocracy Evolution civic (Early Modern Era at the earliest) Constitutional Monarchy in Monarchy Power civic (Early Modern Era at the earliest)
		Select Citizenship (+5Authority) Citizenship is conditional, not to be given to any wanderer within our borders. +5Stability on Market Quarter
Colonization	What model should we employ four our cities on foreign shores?	Vassal Colonies (+5Homeland) Far-flung cities should understand they work for the homeland. Applies status Subservient on captured Cities	Unlocks when founding a City on a Foreign Continent (Ancient Era)
		Naturalized Colonies (+5World) New cities and their citizens, wherever they may be, are the equals of the old ones. Applies status Harmonious on captured Cities
Children's Rights	What are the empire's children entitled to?	Child Education (+6Progress) The empire's continued progress is predicated on educating each generation anew. +1Researchers Slot in City or Outpost per Research Quarter	Unlocks after researching Urban Planning technology (Industrial Era)
		Child Employment (+6Tradition) Economic growth is the empire's first responsibility -- for all citizens, regardless of age. +1Workers Slot in City or Outpost per Makers Quarter

Civics Progression guide

Government and Religious Civics have branching paths, the following table can help choosing a path. It is possible to backtrack and choose a different path, but it requires cancelling the previous Civic to change branch.

Government Civics Progression

10Population 2 Cities	Leadership
Choices	Small Council +4Liberty +1 City Cap						Autarch +4Authority +25Stability on Capital
3 Commons Quarters 3 Market Quarter in same City	Political Entitlement						Political Influence
Choices	Republic +4Liberty +3Combat Strength on Militia				Aristocracy +4Tradition +1Combat Strength on Emblematic Units		Aristocracy +5Tradition -20%Industry costs for Emblematic Districts		Monarchy +5Authority -20%Industry costs for Cultural Wonders
50Population Centralized Power Tech (Early Modern Era)	Republic Evolution				Aristocracy Evolution				Monarchy Power
Choices	Democratic Republic +5Liberty +1Science and +1Money from Commons Quarters		One-Party State +5Authority +10Stability on Territory		Democratic Republic +6Liberty +1Science and +1Money from Commons Quarters		Oligarchy +6Authority +20%Money from Grievances and Surrender		Constitutional Monarchy +6Liberty -20% on District Buyout cost		Absolute Monarchy +6Authority -20% on Unit Buyout cost

Religion Civics Progression

Religion has Level 1 Tenet	Religious Tolerance
Choices	Open-Minded +4World +3Influence on Territories if it follows State Religion		Religious Hostility +4Homeland +5Faith on Territories Adds Heresy Grievances on Empires of different State Religion
2Holy Sites	Religious Minorities		Unbelievers
Choices	Untaxed Minorities +10Stability on Territories under a Religion's influence if Territories follow Foreign Religion	Taxed Minorities +10Money on Territories under a Religion's influence if Territories follow Foreign Religion	Banished Unbelievers Unlocks action Banish Population on Empire	Eliminate Unbelievers Unlocks action Start Inquisition on Empire