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Originally posted by Cyrien:
7. What's the difference between "no treaty" and "war"? In the game I'm currently playing, I was sneak-attacked by a race, went on the defensive, built a military, flattened his fleets, carpet-bombed a couple of his planets, and got him to surrender--all without either side declaring war.
I don't know. I could make up some nice story of how it could be different but in truth there seems to be little difference. If anyone else has a good REAL difference and not just an amusing story like me then explain away.
My interpretation:
No Treaty: Ships will engage each other if they enter the same squares, but other pretty much go about their business. They don't seek to destroy you.
War: The AI or player is basically saying "I am trying to kill you." Ships will seek out and engage your vessels and attack your planets. If you crush an AI without it declaring war, then it probably had no interest in fighting you. Kinda like the Spanish in the Spanish-American War.
EDIT: Oh wait, you said THEY attacked YOU? Hmmmm, that's different. Did they attack a planet or just bust up some ships?
[This message has been edited by Noble713 (edited 18 October 2000).]
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