During the start of a new game you will see the pre-built races and the custom race. Make a new customized race by selecting the Custom Race button.
In this menu, you will see a pull down menu to select from the pre-built races. Select which ever one you desire (like Human as an example)
Note: The order with which you select an attribute is regulated such that the game will not let you have negative points for attribute selection. So the order with which you select positive or negative points is important.
Diplomatic Victory condition should be disabled if you choose to use the Repulsive attribute (unless you want a bigger challenge)
One of the factors with getting your empire off the ground is to have increased growth at your colonies.
Baseline Race Attributes[edit]
Select the following as a baseline race:
| Attribute | Selection | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Production from Population | +25% | more empire production from the same colonies |
| Research from Population | +25% | more empire research from the same colonies |
| HomeWorld Size | Large | more people on the Home World |
| HomeWorld Minerals | Rich | more minerals for faster production |
The baseline race is a generally good race for most victory conditions. However, you will need to select the goal for the Path to Victory and do the appropriate research to support reaching your goal.
From this baseline race, you can build a race to maximize the ability to hit a desired winning goal.
Race Specialization[edit]
Technologist[edit]
| Attribute Change | Effect |
|---|---|
| Repulsive | +2 Attribute points in exchange for lower diplomacy |
| Technologist | Gain the Automatic Factory Technology for faster productivity and Home World Artifacts for faster research |
Use technology to compensate for the Repulsive negative attribute.
This race is good for a Technological Victory
Expansionist[edit]
| Attribute Change | Effect |
|---|---|
| HomeWorld Size (none selected) | A smaller Home World for +2 Attribute points |
| Repulsive | Lower Diplomacy for +2 Attribute points |
| Population Growth +25% | Boost Colony Growth |
Use technology to compensate for the Repulsive negative attribute.
This race is good for a Score or Technological Victory
Expansionist II[edit]
| Attribute Change | Effect |
|---|---|
| Low Gravity Home World | For +3 Attribute points |
| Population Growth +25% | Boost Colony Growth |
| Population Food +25% | Feed the workers |
| Repulsive | Lower Diplomacy for +2 Attribute points |
| Command Points +10% | Larger Fleet / Military Posts |
| Research from Population (none selected) | Free up Attribute points |
| Home World Minerals (not selected) | Free up Attribute points |
Use technology to compensate for the Low Gravity HW and Repulsive negative attributes.
This race is good for a Score or Technological or Antaran Victory
Expansionist III (the rabbit gambit)[edit]
| Attribute Change | Effect |
|---|---|
| Low Gravity Home World | For +3 Attribute points |
| Population Growth +25% | Boost Colony Growth |
| Population Food +25% | Feed the workers |
| Repulsive | Lower Diplomacy for +2 Attribute points |
| Research from Population +25% | Research like crazy |
| Home World Minerals Rich | Easier to build things |
| Large Home World | More workers |
Use technology to compensate for the Low Gravity HW and Repulsive negative attributes.
This race is good for a Score or Technological or Antaran Victory
Aggressive[edit]
| Attribute Change | Effect |
|---|---|
| HomeWorld Size (none selected) | +2 Attribute points |
| Low Gravity HomeWorld | +3 Attribute points |
| Repulsive | +2 Attribute Points |
| Beam Attack +25% | Better Beam Attacks during combat |
| Ship Improvements, Auto Repair | Helps with ship durability after combat |
| Command Points +25% | More ships for a larger fleet |
Use technology to compensate for the Repulsive and Low Gravity negative attributes.
This race is good for a Conquest (scorched earth method) or Antaran Victory