Government gives your nation military and non-military bonuses. To establish a government, you must first build a Senate and have the appropriate technology researched. Each government type also allows you to create a Patriot, a unique leader who can enhance your nation’s military or economic power.

Senate
You can build a Senate after your nation advances to the Classical Age. It must be constructed within the City Limits.

Despotism

Government controlled by one tyrannical ruler with absolute powers.

• Military research and Barracks units 25% cheaper
• Receive the Despot Patriot (a General who also provides supply, Line-of-Sight, and plunder bonuses)

Monarchy

Government controlled by a single hereditary ruler.

• Stable units are 25% cheaper and faster to build
• Receive The King Patriot (a General who also provides supply, siege, and mounted combat benefits)

Democracy

Government whose rulers are elected by all citizens and represent the will of the people.

• Non-Library technologies 20% cheaper
• Receive The President Patriot (a General who also provides production, building, and healing benefits)

Capitalism

Government wherein production and distribution of goods are determined by a free and competitive market.

• Receive +100 Oil income and 500 Oil
• Receive The CEO Patriot (a General who also provides defense, range, and healing benefits)

Socialism

Government wherein production and distribution of goods are determined by equity rather than market principles.

• Factory, Airbase, and Dock units 20% cheaper and faster to build
• Receive The Comrade Patriot (a General who also provides supply, combat, and assimilation benefits)

Republic

Government controlled by elected representatives who may (or may not) represent the will of the people.

• Commerce Limit increased by 50
• Receive The Senator Patriot (a General who also provides healing, bribing, and building defense bonuses)