The Soviets are one of the cultures available in the Contemporary Era, with the Expansionist culture focus.
"Nurturing a deep-held belief that the fruits of a society's labor should be shared by all, the Soviets aim to spread their ideology to all corners of the planet."
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.
Trait: Red Tide[]
- -20% on Unit Industry cost
- +3Combat Strength on Unit
Emblematic quarter: Arms Factory[]
“The fully mechanized, mass production of rifles, machine guns, shotguns and carbines gives strength to all comrades.”
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Emblematic unit: Red Army Tank[]
"Famous for its outstanding performance in various patriotic wars, this tank is a symbol of its nation."
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City names[]
The names listed are default names, players can change their cities' names if they choose.
Moskva, Leningrad, Kiev, Tashkent, Minsk, Baku, Kazan, Novosibirsk, Tbilisi, Stalingrad
- The first new city found by this culture will use the first name on the city list.
Trivia[]
- The Soviets cultural art is based on the Victory Day Parade on the Red Square, with a group of female cadets and a T-34 tank in the foreground.
- The in-game appearance of the Soviet City Center is based on the typical designs of Stalinist skyscrapers. Famous examples of this architecture style include the the Seven Sisters in Moscow, as well as the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw.