Zealot

"Zealots are certain that their beliefs are the only truth that matters. Those who do not feel the same way are not worthy to exist in this galaxy."

- In-game description

Zealot Unique Power
The Zealots acquire the Fanatical Frenzy unique ability. Fanatical Frenzy can be used to convert any planet to your empire without destroying the cities, but it breaks the Galactic Code, so expect nearby empires to declare war if used. But also, if you use this and break the Galactic Code this might help you to ally with The Grox.

Through Evolution
The Zealot archetype is awarded to species that have only Red and Green cards, an even number if starting from the Cell or Tribal stages, or just two of one and one of the other if starting from Creature.

Note that you may not colonize 15 planets and then automatically complete the mission upon its acceptance. You must accept and pay for the mission first, THEN colonize 15 planets.

Zealot's Philosophy
"We the Zealot Empire follow the one, true Philosophy of Faith! Woe be to those who do not share our beliefs in the teachings of Spode, for they are wrong in the face of all that is right. If you were to repent now and admit your wrongness, we the Zealot Empire may take mercy upon you and help you to see the way of the Rightness!"

Zealot empires believe in the teachings of Spode, an as-yet unseen and unknown to exist omnipotent creature that, according to Zealot Philosophy, opposes the Grox and represents the ultimate power in the Galaxy. The exact nature of these teachings is unknown, but it can be gleaned from Zealot behaviour that they are told (or have been at least misinformed) to destroy non-believers. The only thing they hate more than the Grox is, "The False God That Will Come", who a lot of Shamans worship. This is possibly why their main NPC enemies in certain Maxis-made adventures are shamans. Because of this, players often find Zealots as the first enemy empires in the space stage, and they can attack you even if you are a Zealot yourself. At first, you will get a bonus 10 relationship if you are also a zealot but the longer you wait the small relations bonus goes away.

Trade
Zealots have basic ship enhancements available such as weapons and tools for interacting with primitives, as well as basic terraforming tools.


 * Atmosphere Generator: §90,000
 * Drought Generator: §90,000
 * Ice Storm: §90,000
 * Meteor Shower: §90,000
 * Colony Incredi-Pak: §90,000
 * Repair Pack: §5,000
 * Crop Circles: §50,000
 * Mind Erase: §150,000
 * Global Mind Erase: §25,000
 * Interstellar Drive 2: §75,000
 * Interstellar Drive 5: §1,000,000
 * Small Health: §75,000
 * Laser: §375,000
 * Mini Auto Blaster: §75,000
 * Mini Bomb: §300,000
 * Mini Happy Ray: §100,000
 * Mini Pulse: §150,000
 * Proton Missile: §300,000

Ranks

 * 1) - Believer
 * 2) - Worshiper
 * 3) - Acolyte
 * 4) - Monk
 * 5) - Chaplain
 * 6) - Priest
 * 7) - Abbot
 * 8) - Bishop
 * 9) - Archbishop
 * 10) - Patriarch

Campaign Adventure
The Zealot campaign adventure is Temple of Spode where the player has to escort the Priest of Spode to the titular location.

Captain Accessories

 * Sprint Pack - Enables Sprint Burst, a powered-up sprint that requires energy to use. Cannot be upgraded.
 * Glider Pack - Enables Hover, a powered up Glide that requires energy to use.
 * Stealth Helmet - Enables Stealth Field, a powered up Sneak that requires energy to use.
 * Jump Jet - Enables Jump Jet, a very high powered-up jump with an energy cost.

Trivia

 * Given the fact that the description of a Zealot does not include the word "Spode" or the words "The God That Will Come", and the fact that other Zealot empires treat you like a non-zealot, it is possible that you are a Zealot but have your own religion and worship a different god.
 * Some people believe that the eye that appears on the Zealot card is a symbol for religion itself, not a symbol of Spode. This is based on, as the above statement says, the fact that Zealot empires will still treat you like a non-Zealot, and the fact that the same eye is used for religious civilizations in the Civilization Stage, as they worship The Source.

Zelote Ganstaben