Im just wondering if the ability to turn cities into colonies at a button press would have any particular advantages for the Kuriotates?

Do settlements become full cities if they split off from the Kuriotate civ? I was thinking of quickly creating a load of settlements, making them independent and basically surrounding yourself with new allies.

Im just wondering if the ability to turn cities into colonies at a button press would have any particular advantages for the Kuriotates?

Do settlements become full cities if they split off from the Kuriotate civ? I was thinking of quickly creating a load of settlements, making them independent and basically surrounding yourself with new allies.

I think you can only create a new independent civilization for each new continent you settle. Sounds like a good strategy for conquering the new world.