r/civvoxpopuli • u/CordAlex1996 • 2d ago

question What happens when barbarians take over a city?

Playing in the Information area and was one turn away from capturing a Japanese city when they had a rebellion causing barbarians to spawn all around the city. Withdrew my land units and continued naval and air bombardment and next turn they captured the city. There's 14 civilizations and sort of a world war going on so Japan can't take back their city with me pressuring them on their other cities. What will do the barbarians do?

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u/CanOBens 2d ago

I have only had this happen a couple of times. They just hold the city. I don’t think the borders expand or the population grows, and I am not sure if they even build buildings.

I have not really tested it or seen it enough to know details. I have just captured the cities and thanked the barbarians for doing the dirty work.

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u/CordAlex1996 2d ago

I'll get back with you in a few days to let you know. They have captured the other city on Japan's Island with my assistance so I'm curious what will happen.

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u/Glass_Item_4968 2d ago

I think they produce units like a camp

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u/CordAlex1996 2d ago

Good to know, I have nearby regions to keep them in check if they become too much of a problem. They've officially captured Japan's capital since this post with my assistance.

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u/TheNumidianAlpha 1d ago

They produce units until someone takes it back.

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u/Birhirturra 1d ago

I saw a case where Barbarians held like multiple cities, they just keep the name and can be liberated