[quote=@Theodorable]
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Labor = Builds things. (Buildings. Starships. Etc)

Income = Buys things. (Buildings. Starships. Etc).

They are both important, but in their own way.
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And influence? Are we doing a civilization-style social policy action, or Endless Legend style influence points to buy or deal agreements between nations?

I'm thinking a curious and exploring centered faction, but I'm wondering about how diplomacy and internal politics will be a factor.