Ashes of the Singularity II gives you baseline resources for owning regions. Some regions are worth contesting for their higher potential return, and a Quantum Archive can multiply the output of the region where you build it. Your next move depends on what you can keep connected and defend.
Separate ownership from the bonus
Baseline income starts with securing territory. The June developer briefing on region resources uses positions near the middle of the map to illustrate the risk of pursuing richer regions. The Archive is a separate decision: it multiplies the output of a region you already control.
Compare a safe capture and a contested capture
A region close to your existing territory is an attractive first step if you need an income gain without spreading your army thin. A richer central region is a better candidate when you can reach it and protect the route back. If the enemy can easily take the region behind it, the income advantage may come with more risk than you can handle.
| Situation | What to compare |
|---|---|
| Nearby, defensible region | Income benefit against the effort of defending the connection |
| Rich, contested region | Extra income against the forces needed to take it and keep access |
| Productive region already held | Potential Archive benefit against the risk of losing the holding |
Decide where to put the Archive
Compare the output of regions you already own and pick a productive location you can hold. A local multiplier is most useful where the starting output is worth improving. If your strongest producer is exposed, secure its connection before building there. The briefing describes the effect without specifying an exact multiplier or a map-by-map yield table.
FAQ
Do all regions have the same economic value?
The developer briefing points to richer contested positions. Compare the regions available in your match.
Does the Quantum Archive boost the whole map?
The described effect is on the output of its region. Judge the investment by the location you are considering.
Is the center always the right first target?
The center can be rewarding, but its value depends on your ability to hold it and protect the route back.