Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic (v1.0.0.2)

You have numerous options for managing resources and transporting goods. If you extract raw iron ore from a mine, you must process it before transporting it to a steel mill to produce steel. You can choose to build the processing plant and steel mill close to the mine and use conveyors for transport, or you can ship the iron ore to a steel mill farther away via train.

Deciding where to source workers for your factories is also up to you. You can establish residential zones and transport workers to industrial areas by bus or train. Alternatively, you could construct residential buildings near the factories so that workers can walk to work. However, keep in mind that workers will need access to food and leisure activities, so you must choose whether to build these facilities close to their homes or arrange transportation to shops and recreational areas.

Currently, there are over 30 different commodities that you can mine, transport, and manufacture. For example, to produce clothing, you first need to gather resources to create fabric, then establish a clothing factory where the fabric is made into garments. Finally, you can transport the finished clothing to shops for your citizens to purchase.

Each commodity has specific requirements. For instance, to load oil into a tank train car, you will need a specialized pumping station. Similarly, if you want to load gravel into a dumper truck, you need a dedicated loading station that connects conveyors to the truck. Liquid resources like oil and fuel must be stored in tanks, while materials such as wood, steel, or prefabricated concrete panels can be stored outside. Using a crane can enhance loading and unloading efficiency.

Goods like clothing and food can be stored in warehouses. Each worker or citizen commutes to work daily, and if they are employed by you, they have certain needs. Initially, they may only require food, but as time goes on, their demands may expand to include meat, clothing, alcohol, or electronics. To keep your workers happy, it’s important to provide leisure options such as cinemas, playgrounds, and taverns.

Workers also have varying education levels. They can attend school or college to further their education. If their education level is too low, they won’t be able to work; however, if they are sufficiently educated, they can pursue careers as teachers, researchers, or in specialized factory roles.