Play as North Dakota
North Dakota is Bakken oil boom, wheat prairie, harsh northern winters. 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 6 cities as your home state and grow your own nation from there.
Claimable states of North Dakota (6)
Hiring North Dakota in a war
The coalition operates on its own. When you're at war you can open the Coalition War Aid panel and pay North Dakota 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
How much does North Dakota'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.
Will North Dakota fight for me?
For a price. Pay North Dakota 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.
Who are North Dakota's neighbours in the coalition?
In the Heartland Bloc bloc it sits alongside Minnesota, Michigan and Missouri. 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.
Does joining North Dakota lock me into the coalition?
Your home state anchors your capital inside North Dakota, 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.
Which city should I claim in North Dakota?
Any of the 6 — Minot, Grand Forks and Williston 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.