But bear in mind that advancement does not necessarily mean success. New technologies, buildings and weapons become available as your civilization progresses through history. As was the case throughout history, rival civilizations are certain to oppose you every step of the way. But your rise to supremacy will not go unchallenged. From meagre beginnings you must exploit the natural resources around you to build an empire capable of dominating the Earth. Control the destiny of a fledgling civilization through as many as 500,000 years of human history.