Two sources of manpower
A larger, stable colony supports more citizens, and prisoner conversion adds fighters without waiting for natural growth.
Both routes feed the same soldier pool, so a strong base and active expeditions reinforce each other.
Check your current build
Assignment mechanics and population behaviour change during Early Access.
Use the official listing and the version you are playing before applying any specific manpower advice.
Source boundary
Primary source checked: 2026-08-26. Pax Autocratica is in Steam Early Access, so changing information should be rechecked before publication.
Primary source: Official Steam listing for Pax Autocratica.