Declare War and Raid Enemy Territory

Understanding Warfare Types

Sovereign Conquest offers two conflict scales: targeted raids for smaller factions and border wars for larger nations. Wars are declared through the faction menu and involve attackers breaching enemy territory to capture or defend objectives.

Declaring War

1. Open the faction menu with K

2. Go to diplomacy or war management

3. Select a rival faction that borders your territory

4. Choose to declare war or launch a raid

5. Confirm the declaration

War sirens will alert both factions that conflict has begun. Attackers must breach enemy borders; defenders hold their ground to protect their capital and territory.

During Conflict

Attackers work to penetrate claimed chunks and reach the enemy capital. Defenders use their fortifications and numbers to repel invaders. The outcome determines territory control — victors may capture enemy chunks or gain leverage for peace negotiations.

Ending War

Conflicts end through victory, surrender, or negotiated peace. Use White Peace pacts to end wars without territorial loss, or form alliances with friendly factions to avoid future conflicts.