Play as West Virginia
West Virginia is coal ridges, chemical valley, steep Appalachian terrain. 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 West Virginia (6)
Hiring West Virginia in a war
The coalition operates on its own. When you're at war you can open the Coalition War Aid panel and pay West Virginia 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
What is West Virginia good at?
West Virginia is coal ridges, chemical valley, steep Appalachian terrain. That shapes the economy around Charleston and the kinds of pressure the AI applies to its region — worth reading before you decide where to plant your capital.
Is playing in West Virginia free?
Yes. Every coalition country, every city page and every game system is free in the browser. Nothing about West Virginia is behind a paywall.
Does joining West Virginia lock me into the coalition?
Your home state anchors your capital inside West Virginia, 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.
Can I ever take over West Virginia itself?
No. Coalition countries are permanent AI states. Your route to power is building a nation inside one and out-growing everyone around you, not conquering the AI government.
Who are West Virginia's neighbours in the coalition?
In the Southern Bloc bloc it sits alongside Alabama, Arkansas and Florida. 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.