Enbesa Strategies

Enbesa Strategies

Enbesa presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities in Anno 1800, requiring a distinct approach compared to the Old World or New World. Mastering its intricate production chains, research mechanics, and cultural needs is key to unlocking powerful bonuses and advancing your empire. This section will guide you through optimizing your Enbesan ventures.

Initial Enbesan Settlement & Expansion

Your first steps in Enbesa are crucial for establishing a stable foundation. Unlike other regions, Enbesa's primary export is not raw materials but knowledge and specialized goods.

• Island Selection: Prioritize islands with good fertility for Hibiscus, Teff, and Cotton. Access to Clay deposits is also highly desirable for early construction and later production.
• Early Needs: Focus on providing basic needs for your Shepherds: Fish, Teff Bread, and Hibiscus Tea. Establish a robust fishing industry immediately.
• Teff Bread Production:
  • Build Teff Farms.
  • Construct Windmills to process Teff into Teff Flour.
  • Build Bakeries to produce Teff Bread.
• Hibiscus Tea Production:
  • Establish Hibiscus Farms.
  • Build Tea Kitchens to process Hibiscus into Hibiscus Tea.
• Clay Production: Locate Clay Pits and build Clay Collectors. This is essential for Bricks, which are needed for more advanced buildings and the Research Institute.

Unlocking the Research Institute

The Research Institute is the heart of Enbesa's unique gameplay loop, allowing you to research powerful items, specialists, and even new production methods. Unlocking it is a primary objective.

1. Advance Population: You will need to upgrade your Shepherds to Elders. This requires fulfilling their needs, including Goat Milk and Cotton Fabric.
2. Goat Milk Production:
   • Build Goat Farms.
   • Process Goat Milk directly for consumption.
3. Cotton Fabric Production:
   • Establish Cotton Farms.
   • Build Spinning Mills to process Cotton into Cotton Fabric.
4. Research Institute Requirements: Once you have a sufficient number of Elders and have completed the associated quests, you will be able to construct the Research Institute. Be prepared for its significant construction costs, including Bricks and Steel Beams.

Optimizing Research & Influence

The Research Institute consumes Influence to generate Research Points. Efficiently managing both is vital.

• Influence Generation:
  • Population: Higher tier Enbesan populations (Elders, Scholars) generate more Influence.
  • Public Moorings: Building Public Moorings on your Enbesan islands provides a steady stream of Influence.
  • Trade Union Items: Consider using items like "The Grand Architect" (from the Old World) in a Town Hall to boost Influence from residences.
• Research Point Generation:
  • The Research Institute itself generates Research Points over time, scaled by the number of Scholars you attract.
  • Scholars: Upgrading Elders to Scholars is paramount. They require advanced goods like Coffee (imported from the New World), Gramophones, and Typewriters (both Old World goods).
  • Specialists: Employing specialists in the Research Institute, such as "Professor Ram Devi" or "Dr. Hugo Mercier", can significantly boost Research Point generation or reduce research costs. These can be found through expeditions, quests, or the Research Institute itself.
• Research Prioritization:
  • Trade Union Items: Focus on researching powerful Trade Union items early on, especially those that boost productivity or reduce resource consumption for your most complex production chains (e.g., "Feras Alsarami, the Master Engineer" for advanced factories).
  • Specialists: Researching specific specialists can fill gaps in your workforce or provide unique buffs.
  • New World/Old World Items: Don't forget you can research items for other regions, allowing you to optimize your global empire.
  • Crop Fields: Researching advanced crop fields (e.g., "Fertile Soil Expert") can drastically increase farm output without requiring additional space.

Advanced Enbesan Production Chains

As your Enbesan empire grows, you'll encounter more complex production chains, often requiring imported goods.

Cultural Buildings & Attractions

Enbesa offers unique cultural buildings that boost attractiveness and provide additional benefits.

• The Grand Mosque: A beautiful monument that significantly increases attractiveness and provides a bonus to nearby residences.
• Enbesan Temples: Smaller cultural buildings that contribute to attractiveness and can be placed throughout your settlements.
• Zoo & Museum Modules: Enbesa has unique animal and artifact sets that can be displayed in your Old World Zoo and Museum, providing global bonuses and attractiveness. Look out for items like the "Nile Crocodile" or "Ancient Enbesan Tablet".

Trade Routes & Logistics

Efficient trade routes are paramount for Enbesa, especially for importing goods from the New World and Old World, and exporting finished products or research materials.

• Dedicated Routes: Establish dedicated trade routes for critical imports like Coffee Beans, Sugar, and advanced goods like Gramophones and Typewriters.
• Cargo Ships: Utilize larger cargo ships (e.g., Cargo Ship, Great Eastern) for high-volume routes.
• Trade Union Items for Harbors: Consider specialists like "The Harbourmaster" in your harbors to increase loading speed and capacity.