Starting a new community on this island is going to be arduous, but you have dared to attempt it. With just a few residents in your town, you set up the first industries and the first ships lie at anchor. Everything appears to be ready to turn your island into a hub of industrialisation with new trade routes reaching into the Old and New World. But be sure to plan your venture into the new era well: resources and technologies are limited and the competition does not rest. A growing population brings new possibilities to your home island and an expanding fleet allows you to go on expeditions or to explore other islands. But it is not easy to find the correct balance between progress and a content population. If you continue to increase your influence then you will not only win favour with the Queen, but you will also win the game!