Influence

Influence measures the soft power of a civilization and the dominance of its culture. A highly influential civilization will command respect and keep enemies at a distance, even if its military forces pale in comparison. Unrecognized icon name Influence is important for effective diplomacy. The Unrecognized icon name Influence of a colony or starbase grows over time according to its Unrecognized icon name Influence Growth statistic.

Effects of Influence

Diplomacy

Unrecognized icon name Influence is a major determinant of the outcome of diplomatic interactions.

Zone of control

The regions of the galaxy where the Unrecognized icon name Influence of one civilization dominates is its zone of control. Colonies within the zone of control of another civilization will eventually culture flip and pledge their allegiance to the other civilization. Unrecognized icon name Tourism Income depends on the zone of control.

Bonuses to Influence Growth

The primary way to increase Unrecognized icon name Influence Growth is through improvements, such as the Unrecognized icon name Embassy, Unrecognized icon name Diplomatic District, Unrecognized icon name Cultural Center, Unrecognized icon name Cultural Beacon, Unrecognized icon name Financial Capital, Unrecognized icon name Entertainment Capital and Unrecognized icon name Snuggler Colony trade resource. Many starbase modules drive the Unrecognized icon name Influence Growth of starbase itself and nearby colonies. Many technologies globally boost Unrecognized icon name Influence Growth, including Unrecognized icon name Cultural Affinity and Unrecognized icon name Technological Outreach.

Other sources of Unrecognized icon name Influence Growth include:

• The Unrecognized icon name Leader, Unrecognized icon name Diplomat, Unrecognized icon name Cleric and Unrecognized icon name Galactic Tour in
• A cultural treaty or cultural alliance with another faction
• A luxury trade route
• Certain planet types
• Certain colonization events
• A culture relic
• The Influential trait
• The Devout, Unrelenting and Certain abilities
• The Prominence ideology
• The Unrecognized icon name Influence anomaly in the Precursor Worlds DLC
• Certain Mercenary ships in
• Certain Governments in