Laborer Monument

The Laborer Monument is the first faction-specific monument exclusive to the Iron Teeth, requiring 3000 Science Points to unlock. It is a large statue celebrating the blue-collar work ethic that drives the Iron Teeth's industrial civilization, honoring the tireless beavers whose manual labor built the foundation of the faction's mechanical empire. The monument's inscription reminds viewers that even after manual labor gave way to industrialization, the beavers' work ethic has not changed. It satisfies the Awe need within a 7-tile radius.

The Awe need is one of the most impactful Well-Being categories, providing a substantial happiness boost that only monuments can deliver. The Laborer Monument's 7-tile radius means careful placement is important for covering the maximum number of beavers. Building it at the heart of a large residential or industrial district ensures the widest coverage. The Awe bonus stacks with satisfaction from other Well-Being buildings, so a district with both a Laborer Monument and comprehensive recreational facilities will produce the happiest, most productive beavers.

The Laborer Monument is the Iron Teeth's entry point into the monument progression, preceding the more expensive Flame of Unity (5000 SP) and the monumental Tribute to Ingenuity (12000 SP). Its 3000 SP cost represents a significant but achievable mid-game research target, especially for colonies running Numbercrunchers at full capacity. The monument's industrial theme makes it a fitting centerpiece for Iron Teeth factory districts, and its Awe bonus helps offset the Well-Being challenges that come with dense, heavily industrialized settlements.