Terra Invicta is a deep and demanding strategy game, and one of the biggest early-game decisions you’ll make is which nations to focus on first. Pick well, and you’ll control global research, snowball your economy, and set yourself up to challenge the aliens. Pick poorly, and you may spend the entire game struggling to catch up. In this beginner-friendly guide, we break down which nations matter most during the early game, why research nations like the United States are so powerful, and how smart nation control can shape the rest of your run. Whether you’re brand new to Terra Invicta or looking to tighten up your opening strategy, this video will help you build a strong foundation from day one. If you want a deeper breakdown of the other core systems in Terra Invicta — including councilors, research, space expansion, and early-game priorities—check out our complete beginner’s guide here: https://youtu.be/vN0mLEW0YzE If you want to mod your game so the Fellow Citizen Councilor option treats the starting nation as the USA, this Steam Community guide walks through how to set that up: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1176470/discussions/0/598539776697567155/ If you found this video helpful, consider liking and subscribing to *Buddy Up Gaming* for more family-friendly strategy guides, reviews, and deep dives designed to help you and your family tackle even the most complex games together. 0:00 Opening 1:09 USA 2:55 China 3:50 European Union 5:41 India 6:44 Challenge Starts 7:27 Closing #TerraInvicta #StrategyGames #4XGames #GrandStrategy #PCStrategy #BeginnerGuide #IndieGames #SciFiGames