User Guide

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RESEARCH ADVANCES
Scientific, social and military
development are enormously
important aspects in the
management of an Empire
in Imperial Glory. Without
such developments, your
Empire will stagnate and other
countries will quickly exploit
your weaknesses.
Your Empire has the potential to research new and powerful
Advances to improve your troops and buildings. Selecting the right
Advances for each situation is vital. As research progresses, you will
have the opportunity to choose between autocratic or democratic
regimes, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
During each turn, all capitals you govern produce a fixed amount
of Research Points, which can be increased by erecting Research
Improvement buildings. These Points will be invested in Research
Advances of your choice.
TURN SYSTEM
You can check the date whenever you like
in the Calendar at the top right of the
Management screen. Each game turn represents
a month. As soon as you click the Next Turn
icon, time will pass and a new month will begin.
MILITARY MANAGEMENT
In this war-torn world, shrewd military management makes a huge
difference. Your Empire may expand all across the map . . . or end
up under the yoke of slavery. Therefore, management of your
military forces is one of your top priorities.
COMMANDERS
In Imperial Glory, commanders lead armies, and troops cannot
move unless assigned to a commander. Four types of commanders
are available:
Certain buildings, linked to Research Advances, are required
to recruit commanders. The Marshal is a special case, as he cannot
be recruited from any building — only Generals who distinguish
themselves on the field of battle are awarded this rank.
Commanders gain experience through battles and may attain higher
ranks as their military careers progress.
•Captain: Lowest
ranked officer;
can command up
to three troops.
•Colonel: Can
command up to
four troops.
•General: Can
command up to
five troops.
•Marshal: Highest
ranked officer;
can command up
to six troops.
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