Play as Ohio
Ohio is three-city industrial triangle, polymers, lake shipping. 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 8 cities as your home state and grow your own nation from there.
Claimable states of Ohio (8)
Hiring Ohio in a war
The coalition operates on its own. When you're at war you can open the Coalition War Aid panel and pay Ohio 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 Ohio free?
Yes. Every coalition country, every city page and every game system is free in the browser. Nothing about Ohio is behind a paywall.
Does joining Ohio lock me into the coalition?
Your home state anchors your capital inside Ohio, 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.
What is Ohio good at?
Ohio is three-city industrial triangle, polymers, lake shipping. That shapes the economy around Columbus and the kinds of pressure the AI applies to its region — worth reading before you decide where to plant your capital.
Who are Ohio's neighbours in the coalition?
In the Heartland Bloc bloc it sits alongside Missouri, Minnesota and Nebraska. 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.
How much does Ohio'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.