Play as New York
New York is global financial capital, Hudson valley, Great Lakes north. 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 9 cities as your home state and grow your own nation from there.
Claimable states of New York (9)
Hiring New York in a war
The coalition operates on its own. When you're at war you can open the Coalition War Aid panel and pay New York 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
Which city should I claim in New York?
Any of the 9 — Syracuse, Yonkers and Rochester among them. Each has its own page and drops your capital on that city's real coordinates, so the choice is about who your neighbours are.
Will New York fight for me?
For a price. Pay New York in SFC dollars during a war and its AI forces commit to your side, provided it's currently backing 3 wars or fewer. Past that its army is already spoken for.
How much does New York's war aid cost?
The price scales with its military strength, so a heavily-armed coalition country charges more than a small one. You'll see the exact figure and its current aid load in the Coalition War Aid panel during any active war.
Is New York player-controlled?
No. New York is AI-governed, like all 50 countries of the United States Coalition and their 378 cities. You claim one of its 9 cities as your home state and grow your own nation from inside its borders.
Who are New York's neighbours in the coalition?
In the Northeast Bloc bloc it sits alongside New Jersey, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. 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.