# Faction Relationships This page shows you your relationship with the other factions in the game ![[Pasted image 20231010230748.png]] The page says the faction, their name, theri funds, influence, and the current relationship. There are four possible states: - Peace - War - Defense Alliance - Total Alliance ## Meaning of States #### Peace Peace means ships from either side will not attack each other, but you have no obligations to one another. If you decalre your nation is at peace with someone, that does not mean they are at peace with you. They can still attack you, but you will not attack back. #### War War means your ships will attack and be attacked by the otehr factions ships, if they are in attack mode. If one side declares war, the declaring side drags all their total allies into the war; the declared on side drags all their total allies and defense allies into the war. Dragged inot the war means all invovled factinos have at war status against one another. Defender takes priority over attacker. #### Defense Alliance You swear that you will defend someone if they are attacked. This is not inherently mutual. There is no upkeep cost, nor no cost associated with breaking said alliance #### Total Alliance You swear to join the other faction in any offensive or defensive wars they engage in. This is not mutual; it can be broken at any time for no penalty; there is no cost associated with signing the deal.