Hearts of Iron 4 - The Military-Industrial Organizations Under the Microscope

28 September 2023 / by Fabian Roßbach
Hearts of Iron 4 - The Military-Industrial Organizations Under the Microscope

Introduction

Hey, gamers! Grab your helmets and camouflage gear because we're diving into the battle of Hearts of Iron 4. Today, we're taking aim at the fascinating Military-Industrial Organizations (MIOs) and bringing some order to the chaos of war.

You may have heard of MIOs before or even experienced them in action yourself. But did you know just how intricate and immersive this game element truly is? Buckle up, because it's going to be an intense ride!

MIOs in Hearts of Iron 4

In Hearts of Iron 4, MIOs bring the game to life. They create a dynamic environment where you, as the player, take control and shape your own playstyle. They are more than just static modifiers - they are living entities that you can interact with and customize to your liking. And the best part is, you can even be rewarded for effectively utilizing your design companies. Sounds pretty cool, right?

You can find MIOs in the political menu, right where the buttons to unlock design companies used to be. Each MIO has unique traits that represent their historical abilities and give you a quick overview of their bonuses.

But enough preamble - let's dive deeper into the matter!

The Characteristics of MIOs

Each MIO in Hearts of Iron 4 has an initial trait that always provides bonuses and generally determines the type of MIO. But that's not all: there are also guidelines - medium upgrade bonuses that cost political power and provide a bonus beyond the normal traits.

Using MIOs

Now let's talk about using MIOs. When you want to research something and have a suitable MIO available, you have the option to attach it for a small cost or research without it. However, keep in mind that the MIO attached to a device is a snapshot of the MIO's traits at the time of its application. If you want to get all the newly unlocked traits since then, you'll need to upgrade it for a small XP cost.

Additionally, we can add MIOs to equipment designers and integrate them into production. Each production line can attach an MIO as long as it has the equipment designed by it. Most MIOs provide production bonuses for equipment, allowing for faster or more efficient production when attached.

Modding MIOs

And last but not least: modding. Adding new MIOs is a breeze. You can create a new one or expand an existing one - all directly in the API.

So, are you ready for your deployment? Get your Hearts of Iron 4 key now and dive into the battle! And if you want to discover more great games, check out our Steam Key page. Until next time on the battlefield!

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