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New national wonder the Moai Statues (those Easter Island heads) gives a production bonus to every water tile, giving watery civilizations a real boost. Similarly, new naval units and rules may at last give naval powers a chance. Privateers are basically pirate ships that let you attack without being identified, while the Ship of the Line is a frigate beater. Modern vessels, the Attack Submarine, Missile Cruiser and Stealth Destroyer, perpetuate the sea battles; the new blockade rules allow all ships to seriously affect a rival’s trade and cut off strategic resources.
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| Genre | Strategy |
| Description | With tons of new units, leaders, and scenarios, it's the biggest expansion to ever hit any Civ game. |
| Franchise name | Civilization |
| UK franchise name | Civilization |
| Platform | "PC" |
| US censor rating | "Rating Pending" |
| UK censor rating | "" |
| Alternative names | "Civilization 4","Civ 4" |
| Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
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