Valletta (Civ6)

Valletta is a militaristic city-state in Civilization VI.
== Strategy ==
Valletta is one of the more game-changing city-states. It allows to be used for expansion, defense, and production if mere spreading of one's religion is not the most pressing goal. Strong generation and Suzerain status with Valletta allows every new or undeveloped city to get up and running at ridiculous speed, fueling expansion without weak spots in defense.
The rate of exchange when purchasing buildings is 2 for 1 . It's fairly easy to generate more than , and it is in addition to rather than instead of it. Not having to spend on the Granary, Water Mill, and Monument means you'll be able to build Holy Sites and their buildings faster, though you'll have to postpone purchasing Missionaries and Apostles until your empire's generation is higher.
Suzerainty of Valletta also allows you to purchase Walls with . When undefended cities are being attacked by Barbarians or enemy units, being able to protect them with Walls instantaneously is a great advantage. Encampment buildings, too, can be bought with . The Barracks, Stable, Armory, and Military Academy all provide additional and/or , so being Valletta's Suzerain can be invaluable for quickly ramping up the potential and Population limit of your cities.
Georgia has strong synergy with Valletta thanks to the Tsikhe. By the time they unlock it with Siege Tactics, they'll most likely have founded a religion and have strong generation. Even if they've previously neglected Walls, they can easily use to purchase Ancient and Medieval Walls, then move on to the Tsikhe to turn their cities into impenetrable fortresses. Moreover, the Tsikhe will essentially pay for itself if built this way thanks to its innate generation...and it goes without saying that Tamar's ability to generate twice as many s in cities following Georgia's religion will help her gain Suzerainty of Valletta with ease.
Finally, Flood Barriers are also available for purchase via Valletta in Gathering Storm. If you purchase them before your coastal tiles are submerged by floods, your empire will be able to ignore some of the worst effects of climate change.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* Valletta's city-state symbol is based on the Maltese cross.
== See also ==
* Valletta in other games
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