Play as Arlington, Virginia
Arlington is a sovereign city-nation of Virginia — naval power base, government contracting, Blue Ridge country. Virginia sits above it as the federation head, the Crown of the bloc, the way Washington DC once stood over America. Arlington 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 Arlington.
Arlington 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.
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Apply for CitizenshipVirginia is the Crown
Virginia 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 (29,567 soldiers, 874 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 Virginia
Questions about Arlington
Can two players claim Arlington?
Each player anchors their own nation, and multiple nations can trace their origin to Arlington. What separates you is what you build — population, treasury, technology and army.
Is playing from Arlington free?
Yes, entirely. No download, no paywall, no premium tier — Arlington plays in your browser on desktop or phone.
Which states border Arlington?
Inside Virginia you'll be neighbours with Chesapeake, Roanoke and Alexandria. Any of them can be claimed by another real player, so the state you pick decides who's next door.
Can Virginia help me in a war from Arlington?
Yes, for SFC dollars. Virginia will join your side while it's backing 3 wars or fewer, which makes early declarations cheaper to support than late ones.
Why claim Arlington instead of another state?
Location shapes trade proximity, who sees your mobilisations, and which coalition armies are cheap to reach. Arlington puts you in Virginia's wider interior, which is a different opening than the capital.