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Core Mechanics

How It Works

State Academies + Psi Corps + your species setup = complete economic engine:

  • State Academies boost civilian tech production (0.5 per 100 civilians, doubles when upgraded)
  • Psi Corps creates telepaths after psionic ascension
  • Utopian Abundance makes civilians productive

The Three Key Jobs

Educators (State Academy)

Educator Jobs Breakdown

  • Unity (main source)
  • Crime reduction
  • Amenities

Civilians (Unemployed Pops)

Civilians Breakdown

  • Tech from State Academies
  • Trade value
  • No upkeep beyond living standards

Telepaths (Psi Corps)

Psionic Mentors Breakdown

  • All three research types
  • Unity generation
  • Crime reduction

Real Numbers

With 3 State Academies + 1 Psi Corps:

  • 2,700 civilians: 180 tech + 233 trade
  • 1,300 educators: 300 unity + amenities
  • 200 telepaths: 50 each tech + 131 unity

Trade Policy

After Mercantile tradition:

  • Enable Adaptive Economic Policies
  • Convert 50% trade to Consumer Goods (not unity)

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