Terraforming Mars · Board game rules
What is the special solo rule for Tharsis Republic?
Quick answer
Tharsis Republic grants M€ production for the 2 neutral cities placed before you reveal your corporation in solo Corporate Era. [p.13 — Solo variant for Corporate Era]
Details
In the solo Corporate Era variant, neutral city tiles are placed on the map before players choose their corporations. Normally, players would only gain M€ production from cities they place themselves. However, Tharsis Republic is an exception to this rule. [p.13 — Solo variant for Corporate Era]
If you choose to play Tharsis Republic in a solo Corporate Era game, you receive M€ production for those 2 neutral cities even though they were placed during setup, before your corporation was revealed. This is a special case that recognizes Tharsis Republic's ability to benefit from city placement. [p.13 — Solo variant for Corporate Era]