Expansion Points are a Game Mechanic that was introduced in The Research Overhaul Update[1]. It controls how many Territories you are able to maintain.
Obtaining Expansion Points[]
Expansion Points are gained through various Policies and certain Knowledges.
Policies[]
The following Policies give Expansion Points:
| Policy | Type | Unlocked By | Expansion Points | Available for democracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Economy | ||||
| Band society | Power Policy | n/a | +2 | no |
| Leadership | Power Policy | Leadership | +2 | no |
| Copper Age | ||||
| Barter | Economic Policy | Barter | +1 | yes |
| Currency | Economic Policy | Currency | +1 | yes |
| Council | Power Policy | Council | +1 | no |
| City state | Power Policy | Council | -3 | yes |
| Bronze Age | ||||
| Coinage | Economic Policy | Coinage | +1 | yes |
| Regional Administration | Power Policy | Regional Administration | +6 | no |
| Iron Age | ||||
| Ministry | Power Policy | Governance | +1 | no |
| Republic | ? | Republic | +3 | no |
| Democracy | ? | Democracy | -2 | yes |
| Prefects | ? | Prefects | +3 | yes |
Knowledge[]
The following Knowledge gives Expansion Points:
| Knowledge | Expansion Points |
|---|---|
| Authentication Seals | +1 |
| Territorial Control | +1 |
| Town Administration | +1 |
| Village Center | +1 |
| Postal Service | +2 |
| City Administration | +1 |
| State Departments | +1 |
| State Records | +1 |
Cost[]
The following Territory status Cost Expansion Points:
| Knowledge | Expansion Points |
|---|---|
| Outpost | -1 |
| Hamlet | -2 |
| Village | -3 |
| Town | -4 |
| City | -5 |
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