The type of government that a race has determines to large extent how good it is at certain aspects of its existence. This is shown in the table below.
| Government Type | Technology Modifier | Economic Modifier | Reproduction Modifier | Surface Combat Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anarchist | Poor | Poor | Good | Poor |
| Democracy | Good | Best | Average | Average |
| Monarchy | Average | Average | Average | Average |
| Communist | Average | Poor | Average | Average |
| Technocracy | Best | Average | Poor | Poor |
| Military Dictatorship | Good | Average | Average | Best |
| Religious Dictatorship | Poor | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Totalitarian | Average | Average | Average | Average |
| Hive | Poor | Excellent | Best | Good |
| Super Computer | Excellent | Good | Good | Poor |
You should try and match your government type to your intended aims. Thus, if your race is one that wants to fight, choose a government type that is good at combat. If you want your race to rapidly reproduce, choose a government that is good at that. Note also the costs for each government type varies depending upon your organism type.