Suzerain (Civ7)

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The Suzerain is the first player who completes the Befriend Independent project for an Independent Power in Civilization VII and its expansions. Doing so causes the Independent Power to evolve into a City-State and makes the player its Suzerain.

Mechanics

Unlike in previous Civilization games, once a player becomes Suzerain of a City-State, Suzerainty is locked for the remainder of the Age and cannot be contested or taken by other players. The City-State can still be eliminated through War, but its loyalty cannot be stolen.

Suzerainty bonus

When a player becomes Suzerain of a City-State, they immediately receive a bonus based on the type of City-State they befriended. This bonus lasts for the remainder of the Age, even if the City-State is later eliminated.

Diplomacy

Main article: Diplomacy (Civ7) § City-State

In addition to the Suzerainty bonus, Suzerains can conduct Diplomatic Actions with their City-States. These include developing the City-State, levying its Military Units, or even incorporating it into their empire as a new Settlement.

Additionally, City-States will always join their Suzerain in War — both defensively when attacked, and offensively when the Suzerain declares War. Players cannot declare War on City-States that are under suzerainty; they function as full Allies under the protection of their Suzerain in all circumstances.

See also

• Suzerain in other games

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