“New ideas, new resources, new territories—the Polynesians really did get a lot out of sailing.„~ When entering new Era with this culture
“Enterprising, the Polynesians. Surely it’s no coincidence that their territory expands as fast as their famous fleets of catamarans.„~ When meeting this culture
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The Polynesians are a culture available in the Classical Era, with the Expansionist culture focus.
"With their mastery of sea travel, the Polynesians cover long distances in their search for new ground."
Culture orientation[]
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Expansionist cultures favor a gameplay orientation focused on Empire expansion, not necessarily through war. These cultures gain extra Fame from Expansionist Era Stars for claiming Territories. |
Affinity Action: Under One Banner[]
Can forcibly annex Territories occupied by other Empire's Outposts and Administrative Centers.
- For annexing, you need to move an Army to stand on another Empire's Outpost or Administrative Center.
- The process will take the Army a few turns, cost a sum of Money, and can be interrupted when someone attacking the annexing Army.
- You cannot trigger multiple annexations at the same time, and will need to wait a few turns after each successful annexation before using this Affinity Action again.
- Territories held by your Allies cannot be annexed.
Affinity Bonus: Ambition[]
Can always trespass due to Expansionist affinity.
- That is, can actively trespass despite the Border Policy Treaty being at Closed Borders.
- The trespassing Army will not suffer trespassing Health penalty anymore.
- The "Trespassing" Grievance still applies to the trespassing Army.
Transcendence Bonus: Oath of Allegiance[]
+10Stability on City or Outpost.
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- Units receive no damage from being Lost at Sea
- -50% maximum Movement Points for Lost at Sea Units
- +1Vision Range on Unit not Lost at Sea
Emblematic quarter: Marae[]
“The Marae’s sacred clearing serves as a gathering place for ceremony and ritual.”
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Emblematic unit: Faulua[]
“Equipped with two long, shallow hulls, this light craft moves quickly across dangerous waters.”
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City names[]
The names listed are default names, players can change their cities' names if they choose.
I Nusa, Maqeto Panua, Kopu Maputi, Qulu ni Panua, Pura-Pura, Banoi Panas, Mata Wair, Koro Karawa, Tanoq, Rano Liki