: Select a focus from your tree to gain political power, research buffs, or industrial growth. Most take 70 days to complete.

: You must produce trains in your military production tab to keep your logistics network running. 3. Military Management

: Draw offensive lines to build up "planning bonuses," which grant significant attack boosts once the invasion begins. 4. Political & Global Mechanics

: Build Civilian Factories first to expand your long-term building capacity before switching to Military Factories as war approaches. 2. Logistics & Supply (Key to v1.11)

Version 1.11 overhauled the supply system. Unlike earlier versions, units now draw supply from connected to your capital via railways.

: Hostile actions like declaring war or annexing territory increase global tension. High tension allows Democracies to join factions or guarantee other nations.

: Use PP to hire political advisors, change trade laws (e.g., Free Trade), or update conscription laws to increase your available manpower.