Part 5

Explore advanced strategies for Civilization Beyond Earth, focusing on resource management, colonial development, and naval power. Learn about Crosses, Liberty Bells, and interacting with natives and other nations.

This section of the guide focuses on advanced strategies for Civilization Beyond Earth, covering colonial development, resource management, and interactions with other factions.

Colonial Development and Resources:

The most profitable type of colony is Silver mining, typically found inland near mountains. Roads are crucial for faster unit travel by reducing movement point costs. Prioritize building up your colonies' economies to fund production, then focus on military buildings. Stockades offer early defense, but a strong navy is essential for declaring independence. Controlling the seas limits the need for ground forces and provides a fallback if coastal cities fall.

Key Buildings and Resources:

• Church: Produces Crosses. Crosses are important for generating new colonists without cost and for lucky picks. Colonists are generated in Europe, but their type (scout, farmer, criminal) is random. This is more useful early game than late game when experts can be trained or hired.
• Town Hall: Produces Liberty Bells. Liberty Bells are generated from town halls and media buildings like the printing press. Elder Statesmen can double Liberty Bell generation from town halls.

Liberty Bells:

Liberty Bells are a critical resource with multiple uses:

• Independence: Generating enough Liberty Bells creates rebel sentiment. Once at least half your population supports independence, you can declare it.
• Founding Fathers: Liberty Bells generate Founding Father points, which are used to recruit special individuals who provide significant, colony-wide benefits.
• Rebel Sentiment and Culture: Liberty Bells influence rebel sentiment, affecting worker productivity. Higher sentiment leads to more productive workers. Liberty Bells also contribute to culture, expanding your cultural control over land.

Natives and Other Nations:

• Natives: Native tribes spawn randomly. They can be friendly, offering trade and gifts. However, it's advisable to scout their burial grounds with a strong military. Natives are valuable for trade goods and treasure, which can be transported back to Europe via galleons for significant cash. Avoid trading horses and muskets to natives, as they can become strong and hostile. If attacking natives, use troops to defeat their units and artillery to destroy villages.
• Other Nations: Other nations start with fewer numbers but will build up their forces. Wars in Europe can impact colonial conflicts, so maintaining armed forces is important.
• The King: The king is presented as a significant challenge.