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Aftermath
Total War: Rome II

Aftermath

Learn Total War: Rome II aftermath options: occupy, enslave, or exterminate populations after taking a city. Prevent riots and manage growth.

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Learn Total War: Rome II aftermath options: occupy, enslave, or exterminate populations after taking a city. Prevent riots and manage growth.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After conquering a city, you will be presented with three options for its population: Occupy, Enslave, or Exterminate.
  2. 2
    Occupy: This is a good option if the city is small and you are in the early stages of the game.
  3. 3
    Enslave: When you choose to enslave the population, they will be moved to other cities in your empire that have a general (military commander). Population growth is generally not beneficial in the later stages of the game.
  4. 4
    Exterminate: This option results in the massacre of the city's population. While brutal, exterminating the population is key to preventing the city from rioting. Keeping the population down makes it easier to keep them happy.
Tips
  • Consider occupying small cities when you are just starting out.
  • Enslaving populations can bolster the numbers in your other cities, especially those with a general.
  • Exterminating a population is a drastic measure but can be crucial for maintaining order and preventing unrest in newly conquered territories.
  • Managing population levels, particularly by keeping them down, can simplify the process of maintaining happiness within a city.

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