Rule the Waves 3: National Characteristics and Government Types

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Rule the Waves 3 / 21 May 2021

National Characteristics

National characteristics are attributes that give each playable nation a unique feel and strategy in Rule the Waves 3. They influence how ships are constructed, how battles are executed, and how research is pursued. Here are the characteristics as defined:

Efficient shipbuilding industry: This characteristic allows your nation’s ships to be completed 10% faster.

Undeveloped shipbuilding industry: With this characteristic, ships will take 10% longer to complete construction and are more prone to unexpected faults, such as not reaching their design speed.

Global naval power: A nation with this characteristic must maintain at least 10% of tonnage on foreign stations and must provide adequate space for crew quarters. It may automatically receive a budget increase if any other nation has a similar budget.

Cautious: AI-controlled forces will exhibit caution in battles. As a player, you risk additional prestige loss on losing battles or capital ships.

Poor education level: This characteristic affects the quality of ship crews and pilots and slightly hampers research.

Surprise attack: The nation has an 80% chance of initiating wars with a surprise attack on the enemy fleet.

Inconsistent naval policy: Politicians are more likely to involve themselves in shipbuilding design and priorities.

Attention to detail: Ships are less likely to have hidden defects or vulnerabilities.

Technology Leader: The nation excels in research and stays among the top nations in technical development.

Hidden faults: Ships may unexpectedly explode upon turret hits or suffer similar defects.

Kamikaze: A nation with this trait will use suicide air missions if losing a war and tends to do better in offensive technologies research while lagging in defensive technologies.

Government Type

Government types influence the nation’s internal and external policies in Rule the Waves 3. The game includes several government types, such as:

Liberal democracy

Limited democracy

Autocratic

Fascist

Communist

Eastern

Government types can change, usually through revolutions, which are tied to the nation’s unrest level.

Tension Levels

Every player nation maintains a certain tension level in its relations with other nations. Tensions can gradually escalate over time or spike quickly due to certain events. This dynamic requires players to maintain a combat-ready navy at all times to avert unexpected conflict.

Remember to monitor your tension levels with other nations, keep up with your research, and maintain a robust and ready navy. Successfully balancing these elements is key to achieving victory in Rule the Waves 3.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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