Chapter 8: Diplomacy
Pact of Brotherhood
A Pact of Brotherhood (or Sisterhood) represents the tightest form of
diplomatic relationship you can have with a rival faction. When entering
into a Pact of Brotherhood, each faction can move its units freely within
each other's territory as well as stack military units on each other and
even enter each other's bases.
There are a great many positives
that can come out of a pact, not the least of which is added military
support from your pact brother or sister. You'll soon discover that when
you're under serious attack from an enemy, your pact brother will usually
come to your defense with a legion of helpful units, fortifying some of
your weaker cities and placing those units under your direct control.
In addition to military support,
each member of a pact receives double the commerce between their bases
and is far more willing to share technological breakthroughs.
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NOTE
A pact can be terminated at any time, but the moment
the relationship is dissolved, the respective units of each faction
will immediately be returned home.
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Treaty of Friendship
A Treaty of Friendship is close to a Pact of Brotherhood and represents
a lasting friendship between the two factions. Once the treaty has been
signed, both parties will receive a commerce bonus between their bases.
Unlike a pact, however, you cannot move your units freely within the territory
of a rival faction.
Truce
A truce occurs after a military exchange, when both factions agree to
settle their differences and return to a peaceful state of mind. There
are no commerce bonuses within a truce, just a dropping of arms and a
return to peace.
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TIP
If your military is taking a pounding, you should
attempt to end the conflict at all costs by seeking a truce.
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