Promotions

Promotions are the new term used for upgrading houses within your population. Since you are running a Corporation, once a tier of workers is fully satisfied they will eligible for a promotion to the next tier.

The current tier will have to have all Needs satisfies 100%, at which point arrows will be displayed above the housing units. From you you can select the Promotion button at the bottom left of the screen and promote at will until the limit is reached.

There is an option to enable "Automatic Promotion" which will let the game promote at will when it is possible.

Positive effects

 * Credits earned through taxation will increase
 * Unlock a new set of buildings (see Blueprints)
 * Increased workforce

Negative effects
Given these circumstances, it is always beneficial to provide ascension as much as possible to the population. As long as the production chains and public buildings keep up with the newly created demand, the positive effects greatly outweigh the negative effects.
 * Consumption of goods increases
 * Consumption of public goods [entertainment, security] increases

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Lunar Employees
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