# Optimate

A Common Civic specialist that enhances Residences with a prestige bonus.

## Overview

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Name** | Optimate |
| **Rarity** | Common |
| **Category** | Civic |
| **Building Type** | Specialist |

## Effects

| Effect | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Prestige (Residences in range) | +0.6 |

## Affected Buildings

This specialist improves the following buildings:

- **Residence (Albion)** - Waders residence
- **Residence (Latium)** - Liberti residence

## Acquisition

| Method | Location |
|--------|----------|
| Purchase | All traders |

## Related Specialists

Other Common Civic specialists:

- [Libertine](./libertine.md)
- [Fashionist](./fashionist.md)
- [Obtorquist](./obtorquist.md)

## Notes

The Optimate provides a straightforward prestige boost to residences within its range. As a Common rarity specialist, it is readily available from all traders, making it an accessible option for improving city prestige early in the game.