The galactic council is vast and full of personality! Add Galactic Paragons to your empires and experience a new level of character and story as great leaders rise to positions of power and follow your lead to the stars. With exclusive additions to the all-new Council mechanic, leaders who you can shape to amplify the vision for your empire, new civics, and much more, Galactic Paragons will shape the future in ways the galaxy has never seen before. Features NEW COUNCIL MECHANICSAssign leaders to vital positions and set agendas to steer your empire as you see fit. In Galactic Paragons, find dozens of unique council roles based on your civics and government types, and unlock additional positions as your empire evolves! NEW DYNAMIC LEADERSRecruit, improve, and follow the leaders of your empire through the ages! You may shape them by picking their traits, selecting their veteran class, and guide them towards their destiny, up until they retire - or perish! MEET GALACTIC HEROESAttract paragons of renown to your council: unique leaders with their own art, events, and stories may join your empire and bring their own benefits to your government. Or, discover four Legendary Paragons with intricate event chains and unique mechanics! NEW TRADITIONS, CIVICS, AND MOREA new “Under One Rule” Origin that tells the tale of the leader who founded your empireEight new Civics focused on leadership, from immortalizing the personalities of leaders past in digital archives to heavily optimized council selection via corporate charter12 new Veteran ClassesHundreds of new Leader TraitsTwo new Tradition Trees, giving players new edicts and improved leadersNew ships, art, and story content Some features may require content sold separately

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