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Explore Tropico 7's character attributes, backgrounds, rise to power options, qualities, and flaws to understand their effects on your island nation's politics, economy, and society.

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Explore Tropico 7's character attributes, backgrounds, rise to power options, qualities, and flaws to understand their effects on your island nation's politics, economy, and society.

This guide details the various character attributes, backgrounds, rise to power options, qualities, and flaws available in Tropico 7, explaining the specific effects each has on your island nation. Understanding these elements is crucial for effective governance and strategic decision-making.

Backgrounds: These initial choices shape your starting advantages and disadvantages.

  • Moscow U.: +10 Communists, -15 USA, +25 Education
  • Harvard U.: +10 Capitalists, +25 USA, -15 Russia, +20 Education
  • Miner: +10 Commies, +10 Capit., -20 Environ., +50 Miner Prod.
  • Farmer: +10 Commies, -10 Intellectuals, +50 Farmer Prod.
  • Biblical Scholar: +10 Religious, +5 Intellect., -15 Crime, +10 Education
  • Leftist Author: +10 Communists, +15 Intellect., +20 Education
  • Fortunate Son: +10 Overall, -10 Intellectuals
  • Self-Made Man: +15 Capitalists, +10 USA, +15 Factory Prod.
  • Silver Spoon: -10 Commies, +25 Capit., +10 Tourism, +20 Factory Prod., +$2K Start Cash
  • Generalissimo: +30 Military, -20 Liberty, +15 Soldier Effic.
  • Chief of Police: +10 Military, -10 Liberty, -40 Crime Rate
  • Developer: +20 Capitalists, -10 Environ., +50 Pollution, -20 Build Cost
  • Naturalist: +15 Intellect., +25 Environ., -30 Pollution, +10 Build Cost
  • Professor: +10 Intellectuals, +50 Education
  • Pop Singer: +5 Overall, +10 USA, +10 Tourism, +50 Nightclub

Rise to Power: These options determine how you initially gain control of Tropico.

  • Communist Rebellion: Very Low chance; +10 Comm., +25 Russia, -10 Liberty, +10 Farm Prod.
  • Capitalist Rebellion: Low chance; +10 Capit., +25 USA, -10 Liberty, +10 Factory Prod.
  • Elected as Socialist: High chance; +10 Comm., +15 Russia, +20 Liberty
  • Elected as Fascist: Moderate chance; +15 Military, +20 Liberty, -10 Crime
  • Elected as Capitalist: Very High chance; +5 Capit., +15 USA, +20 Liberty, +20 Factory Prod.
  • Elected for Family Val.: Very High chance; +15 Religious, +20 Liberty, +10 Tourism
  • Military Coup: Near Nil chance; +20 Military, -20 Liberty, -20 Crime, -25 Military Buildings
  • Religious Appointment: Somewhat Low chance; +15 Religious, -25 Religious Buildings
  • Installed by KGB: Very Low chance; +10 Comm., +40 Russia, -30 Liberty, Uneducated Soldiers
  • Installed by CIA: Low chance; +10 Capit., +40 USA, -30 Liberty, $2K/yr CIA Stipend
  • Bought Election: Somewhat Low chance; -5 Intellectuals, More Fraud, Less Penalty
  • Heir Apparent: Low chance; +10 Overall Respect

Qualities: Positive traits that enhance your rule.

  • Charismatic: +5 Overall Respect, +50 Radio/TV Dogma
  • Hardworking: +10 Overall Productivity
  • Financial Genius: +10 Capitalists, +20 Factory Prod., -25 Bank/Shop Cost
  • Green Thumb: +10 Environ., -10 Factory Prod., -50 Pollution
  • Administrator: +10 Education, -10 Building Cost
  • Diplomat: +5 USA, +5 Russia, Free Diplomatic Ministry at start
  • Empathy: +10 Overall, -10 Intellectuals
  • Entrepreneurial: +10 Export Prices
  • Incorruptible: +10 Religious, +10 Intellect., -30 Crime, No Swiss Bank
  • Scholarly: +20 Intellectuals, +30 Education

Flaws: Negative traits that hinder your rule.

  • Kleptomaniac: -10 Capitalists, -10 Religious, -10 Factory Prod., +100 Shop Maintenance
  • Womanizer: -10 Religious, -10 All Women
  • Compulsive Liar: -15 Religious, -15 Intellectuals
  • Ugly: -5 Overall Respect, -10 Tourism
  • Alcoholic: -15 Religious, -5 Overall Prod., +10 Russia
  • Bad Case of the Farts: -20 USA, -10 Russia, Palace Guard 2x Pay
  • Compulsive Gambler: -10 Religious, Annual Gambling Binge ($300-$1500)
  • Paranoid: -10 Overall Respect, +10 Military, Police Resent like Soldiers
  • Coward: -5 Military, Soldiers/Supporters 2x as likely to run
  • Moronic, Dumb as Toast: -50 Education, No Colleges
  • Short-Tempered: -15 Intellect., -10 Militarists
  • Pompous: -20 USA, +30 Issue Edict Cost
  • Tourette's Syndrome: -5 Overall Respect, -15 USA, -15 Russia, $1K/yr PPV Revenue
  • Cheapskate: -10 Commies, -5 Building Cost, Salary Cap $25/month
  • Religious Zealot: +5 Religious, -25 Intellect., +50 Church Visits
  • The Great Schmoozola: -20 Intellect., -10 USA, -10 Russia, +10 Stupid People Respect

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