Colonial forts are buildings in Tropico 4. They can't be built; some islands simply have them at the start of the game.
Colonial forts can, for a price, be converted for use in either law enforcement or tourism.
Dungeon[]
Dungeons are essentially bigger and better reeducation prisons. In addition to internal use, Tropico can lease the dungeon to an allied superpower.
Work Modes[]
- Tropican Dungeon: Tropico uses the dungeon itself. Prisoners kept here will have their respect locked at 100 for several years after their release, but will live a few years less too.
- Lease to the US: If Tropico is allied to the US, the dungeon can be leased to them. This gives the island $3,760 every year ($4,000 minus the $240 upkeep charge), but keeps everything inside it top secret, preventing any Tropicans from working there.
- Lease to the USSR: If Tropico is allied to the USSR, the dungeon can be leased to them. This gives the island $1,760 every year ($2,000 minus the $240 upkeep charge), but keeps everything inside it top secret, preventing any Tropicans from working there.
Colonial Museum[]
Colonial museums are popular with eco-tourists for their historical significance. Despite displaying Tropicans as potential visitors, Tropicans will never visit this building.