Play as Durham, North Carolina
Durham is a sovereign city-nation of North Carolina — research triangle, banking hub, Appalachian to Outer Banks. North Carolina sits above it as the federation head, the Crown of the bloc, the way Washington DC once stood over America. Durham 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 Durham.
Durham 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.
Request citizenship in Durham
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Apply for CitizenshipNorth Carolina is the Crown
North Carolina 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 (84,269 soldiers, 3,026 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 North Carolina
Questions about Durham
Can North Carolina help me in a war from Durham?
Yes, for SFC dollars. North Carolina will join your side while it's backing 3 wars or fewer, which makes early declarations cheaper to support than late ones.
Who runs North Carolina while I hold Durham?
The AI does. North Carolina keeps its own treasury, army and war record no matter who claims Durham — you're a sovereign nation anchored inside it, not its government.
Which states border Durham?
Inside North Carolina you'll be neighbours with Wilmington, Fayetteville and Asheville. Any of them can be claimed by another real player, so the state you pick decides who's next door.
Can two players claim Durham?
Each player anchors their own nation, and multiple nations can trace their origin to Durham. What separates you is what you build — population, treasury, technology and army.
Is playing from Durham free?
Yes, entirely. No download, no paywall, no premium tier — Durham plays in your browser on desktop or phone.