Settlement

A settlement is a location in the game where a group of players have established residence.

Settlements are often classified by their technology level.

Village
A village is an early technology settlement. It often corresponds to a early generation Eve lineage.

Villages are characterized by the lack of one or more essential tools or industries (e.g. Domestic Sheep) necessary for a sustainable settlement. Consequently, villages are under high pressure to develop key industries and are at high risk of falling to extinction.