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Civilization II Hints

Colossus

  • Cost: 200 Shields

    Prerequisite: Bronze Working

    Effect: The city where the Colossus is built generates an extra unit of Trade in each square that is already producing trade.

    Effects expire with discovery of Flight.

    This is one of the early Wonders and it lasts for a long time. But the way I see it, you don't really need it to win. Sure the extra Trade is good for your Science, but you're wasting manpower that should go to build the Great Library or Settlers to build you more cities. Those extra Settlers could really make a difference to your overall Trade.