Explore Tropico 6's character system: learn how backgrounds, rise to power options, qualities, and flaws impact your island nation's politics, economy, and citizen happiness.
This section details the various character attributes in Tropico 6, explaining their effects on your island nation. Understanding these can help you make better choices when starting a new game or during gameplay.
Backgrounds: These are chosen at the start of the game and provide initial bonuses or penalties.
| BACKGROUND | EFFECTS |
|---|---|
| Moscow U. | Communists +10, USA -15, Russia +25, Education +10 |
| Harvard U. | Capitalists +10, USA +25, Russia -15, Education +20 |
| Miner | Commies +10, Capit. +10, Environ. -20, Miner Prod. +50 |
| Farmer | Commies +10, Intellectuals -10, Farmer Prod. +50 |
| Biblical Scholar | Religious +10, Intellect. +5, Crime -15, Education +10 |
| Leftist Author | Communists +10, Intellect. +15, Education +20 |
| Fortunate Son | Overall +10, Intellectuals -10 |
| Self-Made Man | Capitalists +15, USA +10, Factory Prod. +15 |
| Silver Spoon | Comm -10, Capit. +25, Trsm +10, Fact. +20, StartCash +2K |
| Generalissimo | Milit. +30, Liberty -20, Soldier Effic. +15 |
| Chief of Police | Milit. +10, Liberty -10, Crime Rate -40 |
| Developer | Capit. +20, Environ. -10, Pollution +50, BuildCost -20 |
| Naturalist | Intellect. +15, Environ. +25, Poll. -30, BuildCost +10 |
| Professor | Intellectuals +10, Education +50 |
| Pop Singer | Overall +5, USA +10, Tourism +10, Nightclub +50 |
Rise to Power: These options affect your starting political standing and bonuses.
| RISE TO POWER | EFFECTS |
|---|---|
| Communist Rebellion | V. Low: Comm. +10, Russia +25, Lib. -10, FarmProd +10 |
| Capitalist Rebellion | Low: Capit. +10, USA +25, Lib. -10, FactProd +10 |
| Elected as Socialist | High: Comm. +10, Russia +15, Lib. +20 |
| Elected as Fascist | Moderate: Milit. +15, Lib. +20, Crime -10 |
| Elected as Capitalist | V. High: Capit. +5, USA +15, Lib. +20, FactProd +20 |
| Elected for Family Val. | V. High: Religious +15, Lib. +20, Tourism +10 |
| Military Coup | NearNil: Milit. +20, Lib. -20, Crime -20, Mil. Bld. -25 |
| Religious Appointment | Somewhat Low: Relig. +15, Religious Bldgs. -25 |
| Installed by KGB | VLow: Comm. +10, Russia +40, Lib. -30, Unedu. Soldiers |
| Installed by CIA | Low: Capit. +10, USA +40, Lib. -30, CIA Stipend $2K/yr |
| Bought Election | Somewhat Low: Intellect. -5, More Fraud, Less Penalty |
| Heir Apparent | Low: Overall Respect +10 |
Qualities: These are positive traits that can be chosen.
| QUALITIES | EFFECTS |
|---|---|
| Charismatic | Ovr. Respect +5, Radio/TV Dogma +50 |
| Hardworking | Overall Productivity +10 |
| Financial Genius | Capit. +10, FactProd +20, Bank/Shop Cost -25 |
| Green Thumb | Environ. +10, FactProd -10, Pollution -50 |
| Administrator | Education +10, Building Cost -10 |
| Diplomat | USA +5, Russia +5, Free Diplomatic Ministry at start |
| Empathy | Overall +10, Intellectuals -10 |
| Entrepreneurial | Export Prices +10 |
| Incorruptible | Religious +10, Intellect. +10, Crime -30, No SwissBank |
| Scholarly | Intellectuals +20, Education +30 |
Flaws: These are negative traits that can be chosen.
| FLAWS | EFFECTS |
|---|---|
| Kleptomaniac | Capit. -10, Relig. -10, FactProd -10, ShopMaint +100 |
| Womanizer | Religious -10, All Women -10 |
| Compulsive Liar | Religious -15, Intellectuals -15 |
| Ugly | Overall Respect -5, Tourism -10 |
| Alcoholic | Religious -15, OverallProd -5, Russia +10 |
| Bad Case of the Farts | USA -20, Russia -10, Palace Guard 2xPay |
| Compulsive Gambler | Religious -10, Annual Gambling Binge (300-1500) |
| Paranoid | Ovr. Resp. -10, Milit. +10, Police Resent like Soldier |
| Coward | Milit. -5, Soldiers/Supporters 2x as likely to run |
| Moronic, Dumb as Toast | Education -50, No Colleges |
| Short-Tempered | Intellect. -15, Militarists -10 |
| Pompous | USA -20, Issue Edict Cost +30 |
| Tourette's Syndrome | Ovr. Resp. -5, USA -15, Russia -15, PPV Revenue $1K/yr |
| Cheapskate | Commies -10, BldCost -5, Salary Cap $25/month |
| Religious Zealot | Relig. +5, Intellect. -25, Church Visits +50 |
| The Great Schmoozola | Int. -20, USA -10, Russia -10, Stupid People Resp. +10 |
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