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Installation and Requirements
Galactic Civilizations requires a Pentium III level computer running at 600mhz or higher. We
recommend a 1Ghz Pentium III level computer or better for optimal performance.
Galactic Civilizations requires approximately 300 megabytes of hard disk space for all multimedia
features to be installed. However, minus the multimedia features it can be played with less than 100
megabytes of disk space.
It requires a display of at least 1024x768 to play. You can receive additional updates to the game at
http://www.galciv.com
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People often ask if they can play on lower spec machines: I sometimes play the game on my old 266
laptop, and with the video and sound turned off and playing on smaller galaxy sizes, it is OK to play.
But you really need some power when you get gigantic galaxies, with lots of planets and ships to
keep track off. (Instructions on how to do this are in the technical FAQ in this manual.)
Introduction
Galactic Civilizations is a strategy game in which you take the helm of human civilization in the year
2178. It is a time of great change for humanity as a new technology, known as hyper-drive, has
allowed civilizations to travel great distances in a short amount of time. This means that countless
planets are now open to colonization and exploration. However, humans are not alone in the galaxy,
several other space faring civilizations are doing the same thing. It is up to you to decide how
humanity will interact with these other civilizations.
Victory Conditions
Galactic Civilizations provides four paths to victory.
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Political Victory
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Technology Victory
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Cultural Victory
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Conquest Victory
Most players will employ a variety of strategies to win through one of these paths. This document is
designed to spell out what these victory conditions mean and some strategies on how to achieve
them.
Political Victory
"If you and your alien allies are able to conquer all opposition you win."
In the diplomacy screen you can see the diplomatic relations you have with other players. At the start
of the game they'll be neutral. But with the proper encouragement, you can get to "close" relations.
Only at that point, you can negotiate an alliance treaty with them on the negotiation screen. If you do
designed to spell out what these victory conditions mean and some strategies on how to achieve
them.
Political Victory
"If you and your alien allies are able to conquer all opposition you win."
In the diplomacy screen you can see the diplomatic relations you have with other players. At the start
of the game they'll be neutral. But with the proper encouragement, you can get to "close" relations.
Only at that point, you can negotiate an alliance treaty with them on the negotiation screen. If you do