Planetary Diversity

Welcome to the Planetary Diversity Mod. v1. 6 (This mod is version agnostic and should work regardless of game version.)

Major UPDATE Version 1. 6 please update your version immediately! This version is for the 1. 2 Opt-In or later If you are not running the 1. 2 opt-in or later please use the 1. 5 version of the mod.

Note: See Changes above for change log.

Installation: Simply unzip the file into your “//MyDocuments/My Games/GalCiv3/Mods” directory, it will create a new directory there. Then login to the game, go to  Options, select the Gameplay Tab and check the box for Enable Mods. Next, Exit the game and when you relaunch it the mod will be active.

The goal of this mod is to expand upon the existing planetary types and provide some interesting new gameplay. The new planets presented are in some cases very powerful but also very rare, even in an Insane size map with all abundant settings only one or two of the rarest planets have been observed.  These planets are meant to be a rare and miraculous find stimulating battle almost immediately for possession of them.

I have intentionally created this mod to be version agnostic, meaning it does not matter which version of the game you are running, the mod will neither conflict nor interfere.  To this end the mod is built entirely using the append method.

Here are the new planets, first the normal planets.

Precursor Gateways Very Rare

• []+25% to Income []+50% to Trade Route value []-25% to Planetary Defenses []+50% to Tourism

A world covered in Precursor Gateways allowing instant transit from one location to another. These Portals can be linked  to other locations across the galaxy allowing instant transport to and from this world. This greatly increases the value  of trade routes, and causes an influx of tourist credits as well as toll fees for use of the portals. The portals do  pose a problem during planetary invasions however allowing invaders rapid access to all sectors of the planet.

Mineral Rich Rare

• []+25% to Social Manufacturing []+25% to Military Manufacturing []+25% to Income []+25% to Trade Route value

A world rich in rare minerals of all sorts, these resources greatly boost both social and military manufacturing as well  as providing valuable gems and minerals for trade.

Cavern Complexes Rare

• []+20% to Approval []+20% to Planetary Defense []+25% to Food []+30% to Resistance

A world riddled with vast dry cavern complexes. These are easily converted to provide additional living and working  space. The beautiful crystal galleries and natural amphitheaters enhance population approval levels. The lower caverns  are found to contain vast forests of edible fungi, while the circuitous underground labyrinth provides excellent defense  against all sorts of planetary invasion.

Mineral Poor Rare

• []-20% to Social Manufacturing []-20% to Military Manufacturing []-10% to Income []-10% to Trade Route value

A world lacking rudimentary minerals required by most industrial processes, this has a negative impact on all  manufacturing, limits trade and provides little material of monetary value.

Mountainous Uncommon

• []+25% to Income []+25% to Tourism []-25% to Food []-25% to Approval

A world covered in enormous mountains. Rearing high into the sky with sheer slopes they provide easy access to valuable  mineral lodes and the tourists just adore the skiing. However life in such an environment is harsh and food is difficult  to grow with no flat arable land.

Paradise Planet Very Rare [](High quality planet) []+20% to Approval [*]+15%