: Deciding when to use a shipment is crucial; for example, saving a military shipment to repel a surprise attack.
: Shipments can include immediate resources, extra villagers, or even powerful military units and mercenaries.
Unlike other games in the series, you manage a persistent "Home City" that supports your colony on the map. As you perform actions like training units or building structures, you earn . Once you reach a certain threshold, you gain "shipments" that you can call in from your mother country. ⚓ Key Mechanics of the Home City
: You build a deck of cards before the game starts, allowing you to tailor your strategy—such as focusing on economy, military reinforcements, or advanced technology.