: A reference to the apocryphal Chinese curse.

As you progress through eras (Colonial, World Wars, Cold War, and Modern Times), completing research projects triggers unique, satirical quotes that poke fun at political ideologies and technological progress:

: Researching power often comes with remarks about the "mysterious glow" that replaces kerosene.

: Nguema also famously had the governor of the public bank killed and hid the national treasury in a jungle shed. Research and Development Quotes