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: He reportedly changed the national motto to "There is no other God than Macias Nguema" and banned lubricants in power plants, claiming his magical powers would keep them running (they didn't).

: A reference to the apocryphal Chinese curse.

The achievement titles themselves often serve as "interesting text" references to history and pop culture: Tropico 5 [Jtag/RGH]

: The game describes this edict as a way to issue bonds for $10,000 while lowering your credit rating, effectively letting you trade future stability for immediate cash.

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

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

: A direct quote from Fidel Castro’s famous 1953 court defense. : Nguema also famously had the governor of

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: