Industrial:

Learn about the Industrialization technology in Civilization VII. Unlocks key units and buildings, and boosts production. Master the Modern Age!

Alright, let's talk about Industrialization in Civilization VII. This is a big one, marking your entry into the Modern Age and really kicking your production into high gear. Think of it as the point where your empire starts churning out goods like never before. ### What Industrialization Unlocks When you research Industrialization, you'll get access to some pretty important stuff: * Rail Station: Essential for moving your units and goods around your empire faster. * Field Gun: A new artillery unit. * Howitzer: Even more powerful artillery. * Rifle Infantry: A significant upgrade to your basic infantry. * Katyusha Rocket Launcher: A unique and powerful ranged unit. * Marine (unit): A specialized amphibious unit. ### Mastery Bonuses Beyond the new units and buildings, Industrialization also grants some sweet passive bonuses: * +3 Combat Strength for all your Infantry Units. This makes your core ground troops much more formidable. * +1 Production on Mines. Every mine you've built will now give you an extra boost to production. * +1 Production on Woodcutters. Same deal here, boosting your lumber production. ### Strategy This section is usually where players share their best tips. Since this is a new game, we're all learning together! If you discover a killer strategy for using Industrialization, feel free to share it by editing this page. ### Civilopedia Entry The game's Civilopedia entry gives you a bit of historical flavor. It talks about how the Industrial Revolution impacted economies, mentioning how Britain used its colonies like India to fuel its own manufacturing, sometimes at the expense of local economies. It also touches on the downsides, like the harsh working conditions and poverty that came with rapid industrial growth, referencing works like Friedrich Engels' “Conditions of the Working Class in England” and Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle.” ### Trivia * The technology quote for Industrialization comes from William Blake's poem, _Milton: A Poem in Two Books_. ### See Also * You can check out how Industrialization was handled in previous Civilization games [here](https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Industrialization