Salutations, Colonisers!
Last time, we talked about the Keepers’ advanced units. Today, we’re focusing on the buildings that spawn them, the benefits they offer, and how to make the most of them.
Once you reach the Era of Abundance, you’ll immediately be able to construct an Armory. While its primary purpose is to produce siege units, you’ll also use it to research global military upgrades.
Within the Armory, you’ll also unlock the option to build Towers. Similar to Outposts in that they expand line of sight, Towers also attack nearby enemies. When it comes down to it, a Tower provides reliable ranged defense against advancing foes. In-game functionality is there, but we just need to update the 3d model of it.
At the Garrison, you can research Cavalry Tactics, which unlocks the Stableyard. From the Stableyard, you’ll train cavalry units for flanking, scouting, and rapid assaults. In the Era of Abundance, the only cavalry available are Swift Raiders, who can receive a few early upgrades. It’s a humble start, but every great army begins somewhere.
At the Homestead, you can research Weapons Broker, which unlocks the Exchange. Caravans from Exchange stations allow you to trade resources freely with allies and trade posts. In longer matches, resources will inevitably dwindle, making secure trade routes essential for survival.
Finally, within the Stonepit, you’ll find the option to research Stone Walls. While wooden walls offer basic protection, they’re far from ideal. Stone Walls and Stone Gates provide heavy fortifications that are much more durable and harder to breach.
And that wraps up the second Era for the Keepers tribe. Some of these features may be changed or evolve as development continues, but if they do, we’ll keep you informed. For now, your next step is to transition into a new Era, where even more buildings and units await - but that’s a story for our next blog.
In case you missed the start of the first Era, here is a nifty video that describes all the important buildings and necessary steps for establishing your colony:
And if you are curious about our deep dives into the game’s industry and RTS genre, we also have a few videos about those topics:
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Next time, we’ll be back with a look at the Era III Keeper units. If you want to join the playtest, request it on Steam and join our Discord so you can let us know that you want to play the game.
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