Technology Advances in ZWK

The ZWK tech tree generally conforms to what we know about WWII. Each major empire has its own armoured and aircraft branches while there is a general branch for improvements which is open to everyone. Unlike Civ2, there are no epochs.

All the icons for city improvements and wonders have been changed so the civpedia is fully updated to keep you informed. It would be a good idea to check the pedia occasionally.

Advances may be traded or given freely but I do not suggest that you give the three basic advances - Allies, Axis and Soviets or you may eventullly lose your innate advantage.

 

 DISCONTINUOUS TECH LINEAGE

For the purposes of protecting innate advantages, each main empire has Discontinuous Tech Linieage. For example, the advance Allied Fighter which allows the Spitfire Mk1 will not lead to the P-51 Mustang. The Allies will get another advance during the game which can lead to the P-51. Similarly, Panzer IV will not lead to Panther or King Tiger.

 

 RESEARCH CATERGORIES

The tech icons come in five flavours:

Military Research
e.g. Sloped Armour

 

Economic
e.g. Modern Finance

 

Social
e.g. Internal Security

 

General Research
e.g. Jet Engines

 

Weapon Designs
e.g. Tiger Tank