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ABOUT THE DLC This content requires the base game. Republica DLC: A New Political Era in Shadow Empire Republica DLC expands the political systems in Shadow Empire, marking a big milestone for the franchise, and adding new layers of complexity and immersion. The introduction of Virtus significantly changes the game balance. The Introduction of Virtus and New Forms of Government Virtus represents the spirit and will of society, where democracy can decay into a spoiled democracy, meritocracy into an oligarchy, or autocracy into a tyranny. Rallying the people will require careful strategy, cunning, or even extreme measures like revolution and radical forms of government, including: handing power over to the Syndic Computer, adopting a Feudal Code and becoming a Fanatical Autocracy. The Unpredictable Balance of Laws and Political Bodies With Republica, political bodies like parliaments, senates, and politburos now vote on new laws, influencing the trajectory of the player’s rule. While laws can provide advantages, they come with significant costs. Adapting to the vote may be necessary, or drastic measures might be required to maintain control. At some point, the temptation to install an autocracy may arise, but even that comes at a price… FEATURES 9 Political Systems 50+ Laws Syndic Computer is ready to be installed. Beware: Possibly paranoid. 200+ new Stratagems, including 50+ new Regime Feats Some Regime Feats enable new mechanics like: Counter-espionage and Propaganda Advanced Election mechanics including Voterblocks and Populism Feudal Code allows Dynasties to claim Zones as their Fiefs and raise Household Militias. Fanatical Autocracy will assure sacrifice and loyalty at all cost. Virtus mechanics Apparatchik mechanics More in depth Leaders with Social Standing Stats,