Leaders

Leaders are the characters in the game who run your Empire. Their Skills can boost Armies, Fleets and Production. Leaders can wield Artifacts and complete Missions.

Empires begin with one Leader as their Primary Leader. This Leader receives skill bonuses based on the selected Colony.

Commissioning Leaders

Each Empire has a roster of ready-to-work Leaders that desperately want to work for you. These are "non-commissioned" Leaders, and are the Leaders the player can commission from. Non-Commissioned Leaders can be dismissed, and more can be Recruited through a Mission.

Commissioning a Leader from the Non-Commissioned Leaders list makes them part of the Empire, and spawns them onto the game map.

The number of Leaders an Empire can have commissioned at one time is based on the number of Areas that Empire controls.

Decommissioning Leaders

A Leader can be decommissioned to make room in the roster for a new one. An Empire's Primary Leader cannot be decommissioned.

Life Span

Leaders age and can eventually die of old age. Some Virtues can be used to get around this, such as Clone Leader and Extend Leader Lifespan.

Skills

A Leader's Skills determine the passive buffs it provides, and how strong they are. Some Skills are also necessary for certain tasks.

There are 9 different skills a Leader can have. Leaders start with some basic distribution of skills and skill values. Any skill a Leader has some value in (1 or higher) can be increased as a potential Mission reward.

Leaders can gain access to new skills by wielding Artifacts that can provide a bonus to a skill the Leader doesn't already have. Once Artifact grants use of a skill, it can then be increased in the normal way. Removing the Artifact removes the bonus, but not the new base level of skill the Leader has received.

Leader Skills

Politics	Used for diplomatic proposals
Religion
Psionics	Amplifies other skills.
Ground Combat	Boosts the strength and toughness of the Army this Leader is in.
Space Combat	Boosts the strength and toughness of the Fleet this Leader is in.
Science	Boosts Research yields of the Area the Leader is on.
Archaeology
Building	Boosts Production rates of the Area the Leader is on.
Covert

Traits

Traits represent personality quirks that a Leader has picked up over their adventures. Traits can influence which options are available during Missions. Traits are gained and lost as the result of a Mission.

A Leader can have up to 3 traits at one time.

There are 13 possible traits.

Leader Traits

Adaptable	Brave	Charismatic	Creative	Cunning
Intimidating	Kind	Lucky	Moralistic	Paranoid
Reckless	Ruthless	Seductive

Title

Each Leader has a Title based on their highest two skills.

Leader Titles

Icon	Title	Skills	Flavor Description
	Admiral	Politics, Space Combat	This leader is a charismatic military officer who gains strength in the face of adversity. The Admiral's team takes inspiration from his vision and comfort in his leadership. This person is adept at utilizing the strengths of those around him.
	Adventurer	Ground Combat, Archaeology	A warrior with a profound appreciation and knowledge of history, this leader uses understanding of the past to improve the battles of the future. To the Adventurer, a study of history allows for a deeper meaning of the current conflict. They realize that those who do not know the past, are doomed to repeat it.
	Architect	Science, Builder	The Architect uses technology to solve the most prevalent problems facing the cities. This leader has an eye for building great things that have tremendous function and sustainability. Everything created endures the test of time. Their mantra is elegance in sustainability and scalability.
	Archon	Political, Psionic	The mind is the most powerful weapon in the universe. To change others minds, to lead them by subtly altering their perception is the hallmark of the Archon. I shall whisper and you will come to understand my desire.
	Atriarch	Religious, Builder	The Atriarch leader sees the community through religious rites which creates monuments and places of worship that imbue spirituality with everyday life. Their leadership style varies from very strict to benevolent, regardless of the method, spirituality is the binding element.
	Captain	Space Combat, Science	A scientifically oriented starship officer, the Captain researches technology and methods to improve star ship capabilities. They are advocates of a strong space fleet for exploration and protection. This leader’s orientation is toward conquering the unknown through understanding and utilizing technology.
	Demagogue	Religious, Political	The power of the Word is supreme to the Demagogue. Influence and persuasion behind the scenes, and a public image of holiness inspires others to follow. I shall speak and you shall hear and obey.
	Director	Political, Covert	The Director protects the people from internal and external threats through the use of subtle influence and covert activities. Publicly perceived as firm in his convictions, power is privately maintained behind the scenes with secret alliances and the leverage of hidden secrets.
	Engineer	Ground Combat, Builder	The main goal of the Engineer is to maintain security. These leaders build cities with defense in the forefront of their minds. A Engineer balances the needs of the people with the defense of the people as the guiding principles for policy and expansion.
	Explorer	Space Combat, Archaeology	The Explorer is a starship officer who is enamored with the diversity of the galaxy and the rise and fall of civilizations. Distant worlds, ancient ruins beckon from the depths of space. The Explorer is conscious of the past and threads together histories of newly encountered races during the exploration of the galaxy.
	General	Political, Ground Combat	Leadership and experience on the field of battle are the strengths of the General. Generals strive to create a brotherhood of soldiers who will overcome all obstacles to defeat the enemy. They are charismatic, larger than life and their followers gladly lay down their lives.
	Governor	Political, Archaeology	Guiding people towards the future with a mind to preserve the past. Life is about meaning and keeping alive the lessons, both successes and failures, of those that came before us. Let us learn and evolve.
	Hacker	Science, Covert	This individual heavily uses technology to gather and disseminate information. Always looking to advance their understanding of technology to create new inventions, they often make innovative breakthroughs. They tend to work in shadows and not in the public eye. They protect their people from covert attacks using their vast expertise and technologic arsenal.
	Hierophant	Religious, Space Combat	The Hierophant is a star ship officer who can interpret of sacred mysteries or esoteric principles of the divine. Tactically steadfast the Hierophant uses combat experience to outmaneuver opponents. I shall show you the light of belief to dispel the darkness of ignorance.
	Infiltrator	Ground Combat, Covert	This leader moves swiftly under the cover of darkness to seek and overtake their enemy. Using a network of spies and allies, the Infiltrator is highly effective in disarming the enemy quickly and efficiently. They are masters of lightning strikes that cripple their enemies.
	Marquis	Space Combat, Builder	The Marquis is primarily a builder of colonies and generally has an eye for fortifications and defense. This leader is a strong believer that spaceships should be the primary line of defense against invasion and piracy. Commanding from the front, the Marquis is often found leading a fleet of ships and is a very capable star ship officer.
	Marshall	Ground Combat, Space Combat	The Marshall controls a theater of both ground and space combat. The epitome of the military command, they expertly coordinate both the defense and invasion of whole worlds.
	Mastermind	Archaeology, Covert	The past holds knowledge and power that must be obtained and protected for the good of all. The Mastermind relies upon a network of informers, scientists, and agents to procure these relics and to understand how they can be used for the greater good.
	Operative	Space Combat, Covert	The Operative is a secretive star ship officer who relies upon wits and deception to outmaneuver his enemies. The Operative takes on the most impossible missions and often works alone in enemy worlds subverting governments and gathering information. In space combat, the Operative seems to take great risks which somehow manage to bring victory over what at first appears to be certain defeat.
	Oracle	Religious, Archaeology	The Oracle believes the past is the key to the future. Through divine meditation and exploration of ancient wisdom, this leader delivers inspired pronouncements that reveal a preordained future. Highly regarded by the people they do not question his will or authority.
	Overseer	Builder, Covert	The Overseer builds cities with a conscious thought of internal covert security. For every construction project, the Overseer finds ways to make them secure and keep them safe from both internal and external threats.
	Philosopher	Science, Archaeology	Linking past, present and future, this visionary brings together artifacts of antiquity, the needs of the moment, and the promise of the future. Equally at home in ancient ruins or ultra-high-tech laboratories, the Philosopher often discovers technological and scientific breakthroughs in advancing prototypes in star ships and military unit design.
	Prelate	Religious, Covert	A Prelate leader uses agents and subterfuge with elements of fear to rule the people through the use of religion. They employ an internal secret society who maintains the will of the Prelate through covert activity.
	Professor	Archaeology, Builder	The Professor designs and builds cities based upon the archetypes of ancient cultures. They have the unique ability to bring the past to life by recreating it skillfully in the buildings and cities which they oversee. They spend half of their time planning and overseeing the expansion of their people and the other half delving into the ruins of ancient and forgotten peoples.
	Prophet	Religious, Psionic	This leader channels the power of the divine to lead the people to holy grace. Prophets exercise their abilities for the benefit of the people through minor miracles and religious rituals. Beloved by the people and held in awe, this leader appears almost other worldly and touched by the divine.
	Seeker	Religious, Science	This leader channels the power of the divine to lead the people to holy grace. Prophets exercise their abilities for the benefit of the people through minor miracles and religious rituals. Beloved by the people and held in awe, this leader appears almost other worldly and touched by the divine.
	Seer	Psionic, Builder	The Seer envisions future events and guides the people within the parameters of understanding of the future. A highly intuitive and very wise leader who is often sought after for advice. The Seer perceives the future before it becomes the present.
	Shadowmancer	Psionic, Covert	The Shadowmancer weaves a complex web of illusion both in plots and counter plots as well as directly manipulating the perceptions and thoughts of others. They maintain security by manipulating networks of agents and contacts, through which they hold firm control on politics, information and events. They firmly believe that knowledge is power.
	Sorcerer	Psionic, Archaeology	Constantly sifting through the past, Sorcerers use unconventional and effective methods to find ways to augment and enhance their powers. They have a firm belief the treasures of the past hold the secrets to greater power.
	Starlock	Psionic, Space Combat	Starlocks spend most of their time in star ships by controlling the fabric of space to confuse and befuddle their enemies through the sheer force of their mind. Ever conscious of the future, Starlocks are very militaristic and use their mind to instill discipline into their disciples.
	Strategist	Ground Combat, Science	Strategists are scientifically oriented warriors who research technology and methods to improve combat techniques of the soldiers under their command. This leader’s orientation is toward efficiency through the proper use of technology.
	Summoner	Psionic, Ground Combat	Summoners are warriors who use their psionic capabilities against their enemies by calling forth the imaginary demons of their opponents. These leaders use their inherent mental powers to influence, control and inspire soldiers as well as civilians.
	Technocrat	Political, Science	Technocrat leaders have the ability to gain the trust of those around them in order to bring forth new ideas and scientific breakthroughs for the betterment of the entire community. This leader envisions a future utilizing new technology and leads his people to meet that goal.
	Templarian	Religious, Ground Combat	This leader inspires loyalty and confidence in his followers by his fearlessness and utmost convictions of right versus wrong. Templarians inspire complete devotion from their troops, and they in turn would gladly lay down their lives in this leader’s defense.
	Viceroy	Political, Builder	The role of the Viceroy is to gain consensus in the building of infrastructure and symbols of lasting significance. A highly effective communicator, this leader is able to empower the people to work toward a shared vision of the future.
	Wizard	Psionic, Science	Blending the powers of the mind and scientific advancements, the Wizard pushes the boundaries of scientific thought. As leaders, they advance the knowledge of how the mind and psionic capabilities work and forge new ways in which these powers may be used.