Play as Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines is a sovereign city-nation of Iowa — corn belt heartland, insurance capital, biofuel production. Iowa sits above it as the federation head, the Crown of the bloc, the way Washington DC once stood over America. Des Moines runs its own treasury, its own resources, and it offers citizenship to anyone who asks. Claim it, found your nation, and your capital lands on the real coordinates of Des Moines.
Des Moines is offering citizenship
Open borders. Anyone can apply, no reputation check, no invitation needed. City-nations carry 50% more money and resources than an ordinary state, and they share what they hold with their citizens.
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Iowa doesn't compete with its cities — it presides over them as the federation head, the seat of the bloc, the way Washington DC once stood over America. It sets the bloc budget, fields the federal army (130,860 soldiers, 4,822 tanks) and holds a balanced posture. If you go to war, you can pay the Crown in SFC dollars to fight alongside you, provided it's backing three or fewer wars at that moment.
Other city-nations of Iowa
Questions about Des Moines
Can I play as Des Moines?
Yes. Des Moines is the capital city-nation of Iowa, which offers citizenship to anyone, in the United States Coalition. Apply for citizenship, found your nation, and your capital lands on Des Moines's real coordinates.
Who runs Iowa while I hold Des Moines?
The AI does. Iowa keeps its own treasury, army and war record no matter who claims Des Moines — you're a sovereign nation anchored inside it, not its government.
Can Iowa help me in a war from Des Moines?
Yes, for SFC dollars. Iowa will join your side while it's backing 3 wars or fewer, which makes early declarations cheaper to support than late ones.
Which states border Des Moines?
Inside Iowa you'll be neighbours with Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Sioux City. Any of them can be claimed by another real player, so the state you pick decides who's next door.
Can two players claim Des Moines?
Each player anchors their own nation, and multiple nations can trace their origin to Des Moines. What separates you is what you build — population, treasury, technology and army.