Skill Tree

What in other games is called a "Technology Tree" is a "Skill Tree" in Hegemony III. The skill tree has three main branches: economic, military and naval.

In order to embrace or learn a skill, an appropiate amount of skill points needs to be earned. Each skill only requires one skill point to acquire, but each point earned requires more research time. Skill points are earned over time based on your faction's total research level. The research level is equivalent to the total population of all of your cities plus any bonuses. Library upgrades in your cities contribute to research level and hence reduce research time.