Weapons Exports Made Me Rich in Tropico 6

In this Tropico 6 playthrough, I set out to build something completely different — a communist island nation powered almost entirely by weapons manufacturing and global exports. Starting in the World Wars era, I carefully slowed progression to keep expectations low while laying the groundwork for large-scale industry. As the island grew, I optimized housing, infrastructure, trade routes, and ideology to support massive weapons production. By the Cold War and Modern Times eras, Tropico had transformed into a fully industrialized export machine, complete with nuclear power, financial institutions, and embassy deals with every major superpower. This video covers the full process — from early planning and economic setup to late-game optimization and watching the profits roll in. If you enjoy long-term strategy, efficient city planning, and bending Tropico’s systems to your will, this one’s for you.