Play as Montana
Montana is big sky ranching, mountain passes, mineral wealth. Inside the United States Coalition it's a sovereign, fully AI-run country with its own treasury, army and war record. You don't take it over — you claim one of its 7 cities as your home state and grow your own nation from there.
Claimable states of Montana (7)
Hiring Montana in a war
The coalition operates on its own. When you're at war you can open the Coalition War Aid panel and pay Montana in SFC dollars to commit its forces to your side. It will only accept if it's currently aiding 3 or fewer wars — past that, its army is spoken for and you'll need another backer.
FAQ
Is playing in Montana free?
Yes. Every coalition country, every city page and every game system is free in the browser. Nothing about Montana is behind a paywall.
What is Montana good at?
Montana is big sky ranching, mountain passes, mineral wealth. That shapes the economy around Helena and the kinds of pressure the AI applies to its region — worth reading before you decide where to plant your capital.
Does joining Montana lock me into the coalition?
Your home state anchors your capital inside Montana, but your diplomacy stays your own. You can ally with world nations outside the United States Coalition and still hire coalition armies when it suits you.
Who are Montana's neighbours in the coalition?
In the Mountain West Bloc bloc it sits alongside Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico. Those are the AI countries whose posture you'll feel first — in trade prices, in border tension, and in who's available to hire when a war starts.
Can I ever take over Montana itself?
No. Coalition countries are permanent AI states. Your route to power is building a nation inside one and out-growing everyone around you, not conquering the AI government.