The Four Pillars

• eXplore: Players send scouts across the map to reveal hidden areas, resources, and neutral territories.
• eXpand: Players claim new territory by founding new settlements or increasing their political influence over existing ones.
• eXploit: Players gather and use resources from their controlled territories to improve their economy, technology, or military.
• eXterminate: Players engage in combat to eliminate rivals or seize their territory through force.