I’d recommend the Vodyani to people who like challenges and prefer galactic conquest.

Special ability.The Essence is the basic resource needed to build new Arks and increase the Vodyani population.

It is represented by an orange symbol of an Egyptian cross.

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There are several passive technologies that will enable you to gather this resource, e.g.

The main method is to send ships with those modules installed into inhabited star systems.

By using the luxury resources you may exchange a unit of population for more Essence from a given system.

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The Essence cap increases with every Ark you buy.

At the same time, it equals the cost of a new Ark.

Each subsequent Ark costs more than the last one.

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The Arks can work in two modes - anchored or as a fleet.

The overcolonization penalty depends on the number of controlled systems, not your Arks.

An Ark has a large number of HP and 3 weapon slots, including two for heavy weapons.

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Arks are your only means of controlling star systems.

Faction traits.Vodyani are interstellar travelers, having an additional +1 to ship movement.

Their infantry has 20% more hit points.

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Their heroes receive 2 additional points per turn, and require 50% less Dust per turn.

That’s why you should search for systems will the largest amount of planets.

As a downside, your population grows 50% slower.

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The Vodyani are influenced mainly by their Religion, Militarists may have some influence on the former.

Colonization method.Only through an anchored Ark.

If you have the necessary technology, colonization affects all planets in the system.

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Basic ships.Their basic colonization unit is a special ship, whose main purpose is the acquisition of Essence.

It offers four support module slots, including one shared with armament and another one shared with defenses.

A scout has two weapons/support modules.

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