How do we get there? Can't seem to figure it out.

Just by moving on the strategic map, exactly like with the other sectors.

If you cant access them its possible that you started your game to long ago (before the patch that brought the 3 lighthouses) and you have to start a new game.

If thats the case you get rewarded by a nicer first sector (a bit harder too).

guess that's the case. Damn :\ Had almost half the island by now.

Well, it is what it is ;) thanks

I had the same problem too. Just a bit longer ago.

If you start a new game anyway go and check out the revival mod in steam (only works with a new game).

Gives you one more free merc/real weapon names/drop everything/stronger endboss/increased energy consumption/shangas camera mod/higher merchant prices/lower income from mines and farm and higher income from cities + more.

Just look through the comments for the english description.

that seems nice. gonna check it.