Civ/Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

This is a strategy guide for Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri and its expansion pack, Alien Crossfire. Occasionally the game and its expansion are seen in a composite package called Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri Planetary Pack; the software included in this package is identical to the original releases with all the patches applied.

As should be obvious, the guide still needs a lot of work. All SMACers are encouraged to help out. Of course, normal wiki etiquette applies: if you disagree with a non-factual statement, list your opinion along with it, and confer with others if you wish to make gargantuan changes. Have fun and welcome!

Table of Contents

• The Basics¹
• Understanding the game
• Understanding the Governor
• Working with Cities
• Understanding the Factions
  • The SMAC Factions
  • The Alien Crossfire Factions
• Strategy
  • Early Game
  • Middle Game
  • Endgame
• Diplomacy

Appendices

• Social Engineering
• Unit Construction
• Tech Tree
• Facility Index
• Secret Project Index
• Citizen Index
• Patch History

[1] Chapter common to more than one guide