Uplifting Primitives

I like the idea, an evolution of primitives to minor races sounds pretty nice. If it's not too much work, this would give the player in addition to the random minor races neighbors, who can be modeled to ones desires.

It may be intended, yet not listed, so I would add the ability to observe and study only.

Also that way the player could imagine the backstory of the random minor races, knowing how the primitives were modeled.

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I like the idea, an evolution of primitives to minor races sounds pretty nice. If it's not too much work, this would give the player in addition to the random minor races neighbors, who can be modeled to ones desires.

It may be intended, yet not listed, so I would add the ability to observe and study only.

Also that way the player could imagine the backstory of the random minor races, knowing how the primitives were modeled.

The ability to observe and study only could either be the non interference option that yields happiness, or maybe something else entirely that could yield Research.

I guess one way to implement it without expending too much development time /resources is to write it into the random exploration quests system. You are presented with a choice that will have consequences later on (like getting a unique ship modules if choosing to uplift).

A great idea and one being used in a game I'm playing right now. 

There are several options available like observe for science gain per month or (turn)

You can infiltrate them and undermine their government so you can slowly take over the planet as your own

You can "uplift" them try and either protect them (like city states in CIV)

They can even evolve into an early space faring civilization that then becomes another empire in the game if you leave them to be like Star Trek first contact. (we've been watching you all along, welcome to the club)

No doubt this opens up many options and one I would like to see.

And hopefully make it interactive and not just a menu system.

I love this idea! 

Seems like a fantasic way to add flavour and depth; not to mention tailor the game to your prefered play style. 

Maybe it could become a symbiotic relationship providing a permanent buff (science increase/specific technology) or advantage (unit type etc) in much the same way as Endless Legend allowed for the incorporation of three "minor" races.

Not a Strong Military faction; no problem.... say hello to my "newly uplifted" Fiesty Little Friends XD !!