User`s manual

The Control Banner
On the top left of the screen, the control banner allows you to navigate between the different
major options of your empire.
1. The Empire screen displays the general status of your empire and allows you manage
assimilated Minor Factions, Resources, and Stockpiles, select an Empire Plan, and consult
the bonuses and penalties that currently apply to your empire.
2. The City List screen becomes useful when you have many cities to manage. It is a very
efficient shortcut to most city actions.
3. The Research screen allows you to research new technologies in the form of city
improvements, expansions, units, equipment and other elements that improve your
empire.
4. The Quest screen displays the current quests under way in your empire.
5. The Academy screen let you manage your Heroes.
6. The Military screen shows your active Armies and lets you to access the Unit Design
customization screen.
7. The Diplomatic screen shows your diplomatic status with other major empires, and allows
you to initiate diplomatic negotiations.
8. The Marketplace screen allows you buy and sell Heroes, Units, and Resources on the
global inter-empire market.