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The riches of the earth are many, and many are the ways in which ingenious peoples have used these riches. Found scattered across the world, you will need to secure Strategic Resources to develop certain Units and Districts, while Luxury Resources will play a key role in your trading affairs, while helping to keep your people happy.

Resources
Neolithic Era
Ambergris
Ambergris
Ambergris "Floating gold" from the guts of sperm whales, ambergris is a perfume, aphrodisiac, medicine, and more besides.
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+1 Money

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+4 Stability per Ambergris on all Cities

+5 Science per Ambergris on all Cities

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Coastal water Coastal water
Coffee
Coffee
Coffee With a rich smell, coffee beans make a beverage black as ink that wards off numerous illnesses.
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+2 Money

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+4 Stability per Coffee on all Cities

+1 Food per Farmers per Coffee on all Cities

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Rocky forest Rocky forest Forest Forest Woodland Woodland
Dye
Dye
Dye Originating from numerous plants' roots, berries, barks, and leaves, dye transforms textiles.
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+1 Money

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+4 Stability per Dye on all Cities

+5 Industry per Dye on all Cities

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Prairie Prairie Dry grass Dry grass
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony A dense, black hardwood that sinks in water, ebony is a prized ornamental wood.
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+1 Money

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+4 Stability per Ebony on all Cities

+3 Industry per Ebony on Main Plaza

+3 Industry per Ebony on Administrative Center

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Rocky forest Rocky forest Forest Forest Woodland Woodland
Gemstone
Gemstone
Gemstone Pieces of mineral crystal which, when cut and polished, create striking jewels from amethyst pendants to topaz earrings.
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+3 Money

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+4 Stability per Gemstone on all Cities

+2 Money per Gemstone on Market Quarter

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Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field
Gold
Gold
Gold Valued by king and commoner alike, gold is associated with the divine and the spectacular.
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+3 Money

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+4 Stability per Gold on all Cities

+2% Money per Gold on all Cities

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Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field
Incense
Incense
Incense Releasing fragrant smoke when burnt, incense is a vital part of many meditations and ceremonies.
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+1 Money

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+4 Stability per Incense on all Cities

+5 Money per Incense on all Cities

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Rocky forest Rocky forest Forest Forest Woodland Woodland
Lead
Lead
Lead Beloved metal of alchemists, lead is a gateway to a better understanding of the elements.
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+1 Money

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+4 Stability per Lead on all Cities

+1 Science per Researchers per Lead on all Cities

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Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field Rocky forest Rocky forest
Marble
Marble
Marble Cystalline shining stone riddled with striking swirls, marble is a superior material for sculpture and architecture.
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+2 Money

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+4 Stability per Marble on all Cities

+1 Industry per Workers per Marble on all Cities

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Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field
Mercury
Mercury
Mercury A potent metal, it is thought to prolong life, heal fractures, and help maintain good health.
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+2 Money

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+4 Stability per Mercury on all Cities

+2% Science per Mercury on all Cities

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Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field Rocky forest Rocky forest
Obsidian
Obsidian
Obsidian Black gleaming stone created in hellish heat, shards of obsidian cut sharp and deep.
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+2 Money

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+4 Stability per Obsidian on all Cities

+2% Industry per Obsidian on all Cities

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Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field
Papyrus
Papyrus
Papyrus Made from the pith of the papyrus plant, this material offers a robust writing surface for retaining knowledge.
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+1 Money

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+4 Stability per Papyrus on all Cities

+3 Science per Papyrus on Main Plaza

+3 Science per Papyrus on Administrative Center

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Woodland Woodland Forest Forest Rocky forest Rocky forest
Pearls
Pearls
Pearls Natural pearls from shelled mollusks are exquisite, iridescent objects of beauty with great value.
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+3 Money

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+4 Stability per Pearls on all Cities

+1 Money per Traders per Pearls on all Cities

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Coastal water Coastal water
Porcelain
Porcelain
Porcelain Ceramics created by firing clay minerals, porcelain is a special type of pottery valued for its decorative feature.
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+2 Money

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+4 Stability per Porcelain on all Cities

+3 Money per Porcelain on Main Plaza

+3 Money per Porcelain on Administrative Center

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Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field
Saffron
Saffron
Saffron A vivid, fragrant spice used in dyes, perfumes, medicines, and of course, food.
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+3 Money

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+4 Stability per Saffron on all Cities

+2 Food per Saffron on Farmers Quarter

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Prairie Prairie Dry grass Dry grass Woodland Woodland
Sage
Sage
Sage Blessed with wondrous healing properties, sage possesses a savory, peppery flavor.
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+1 Money

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+4 Stability per Sage on all Cities

+3 Food per Sage on Main Plaza

+3 Food per Sage on Administrative Center

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Prairie Prairie Dry grass Dry grass Woodland Woodland
Salt
Salt
Salt Seasoned food adds flavor, but salt's great secret is in its powers of preservation.
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+1 Money

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+4 Stability per Salt on all Cities

+5 Food per Salt on all Cities

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Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field
Silk
Silk
Silk A miracle substance from the cocoons of moth caterpillars, silk is one of nature's strongest fibers.
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+3 Money

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+4 Stability per Silk on all Cities

+2 Industry per Silk on Makers Quarter

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Rocky forest Rocky forest Forest Forest Woodland Woodland
Silver
Silver
Silver Well known to the ancestors, silver has been used for decorative -- and medicinal -- purposes for generations.
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+2 Money

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+4 Stability per Silver on all Cities

+2 Science per Silver on Research Quarter

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Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field Rocky forest Rocky forest
Tea
Tea
Tea Seeped in hot water, tea leaves create a soothing, aromatic drink that counters many ailments.
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+2 Money

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+4 Stability per Tea on all Cities

+2% Food per Tea on all Cities

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Prairie Prairie Dry grass Dry grass Woodland Woodland
Ancient Era
Copper
Copper
Copper Gatekeeper to the bronze age, copper finds uses in weaponry, coinage, medicine, and decoration.
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+2 Science

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Bronze-working Bronze-working
Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field Prairie Prairie Dry grass Dry grass Woodland Woodland Sterile Terrain Sterile Terrain
Horses
Horses
Horses From great steeds to plough horses, this majestic animal strengthens all man's endeavours.
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+2 Science

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Domestication Domestication
Prairie Prairie Dry grass Dry grass Forest Forest Woodland Woodland Stone Field Stone Field Rocky field Rocky field
Classical Era
Iron
Iron
Iron Only the hottest fires can free this metal, but iron transforms the tools of industry -- and war.
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+2 Science

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Standing Army Standing Army
Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field Prairie Prairie Dry grass Dry grass
Early Modern Era
Saltpetre
Saltpetre
Saltpetre The mother of gunpowder, and an inestimable treasure of leaders.
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+2 Science

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Gunpowder Warfare Gunpowder Warfare
Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field Dry grass Dry grass
Industrial Era
Coal
Coal
Coal A dirty, black rock that burns like logs, coal is the engine of industry.
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+2 Science

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Steam Engine Steam Engine
Forest Forest Woodland Woodland Dry grass Dry grass Stone Field Stone Field Rocky field Rocky field
Oil
Oil
Oil From transport to industry, black gold powers the world.
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+2 Science

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Combustion Engine Combustion Engine
Sterile Terrain Sterile Terrain Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field Coastal water Coastal water Lake Lake Dry grass Dry grass Rocky forest Rocky forest
Contemporary Era
Aluminium
Aluminium
Aluminium Light yet strong, and resistant to corrosion, aluminium surpasses many existing materials.
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+2 Science

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Aerial Warfare Aerial Warfare
Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field Rocky forest Rocky forest Forest Forest Woodland Woodland
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals A modern marvel from the Pharmaceutical Lab, these medicines soothe pains, treat illness, and promise improvements to health.
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+10 Stability per Pharmaceuticals on all Cities

+1 Food per Population per Pharmaceuticals on all Cities

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Salted Beef
Salted Beef
Salted Beef Cured to prevent spoiling, salted beef is used as a source of long-lasting rations.
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+4 Stability per Salted Beef on all Cities

-2% Army Upkeep per Salted Beef on Army

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Uranium
Uranium
Uranium Fueling nuclear plants and weapons, enriched uranium is a powerful force.
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+2 Science

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Uranium Enrichment Uranium Enrichment
Sterile Terrain Sterile Terrain Rocky field Rocky field Stone Field Stone Field Dry grass Dry grass Rocky forest Rocky forest Prairie Prairie Forest Forest Woodland Woodland
Weapons
Weapons
Weapons Mass produced in the Arms Factory, these munitions are the pride of the empire.
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+2 Science

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-10 Stability per Weapon on all Cities

+1 Combat Strength per Weapon on Unit

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