Annex City-States

Expand Your Empire: Annex City-States in Civilization VI

Are you looking to consolidate your power and expand your influence in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI in a whole new way? The Annex City-States mod introduces a compelling new mechanic that allows players to directly absorb the valuable resources and unique bonuses of city-states into their burgeoning empires. Gone are the days of merely being their suzerain; now, you can bring them under your direct control.

Core Functionality

This innovative mod presents players with a dedicated user interface panel designed to streamline the annexation process. By reaching the required envoy threshold, you can choose to annex a city-state using either Gold or Faith. Upon successful annexation, you inherit all of the city-state’s influence bonuses and immediately gain control of any units it possesses. The mod also offers the flexibility to release an annexed city-state if your strategic needs change.

Customization and Features

The Annex City-States mod goes beyond a simple annexation function, offering several quality-of-life improvements and customization options:

• Adjustable Annexation Thresholds: Fine-tune the number of envoys required for annexation through advanced settings to match your playstyle.
• Retain All Bonuses: Keep the valuable influence bonuses that city-states provide, integrating them seamlessly into your empire’s overall strengths.
• Immediate Unit Acquisition: Take immediate command of all units belonging to the annexed city-state, bolstering your military might instantly.
• Quick Overview Panels: Easily view suzerain bonuses and currently held city-state bonuses at a glance, improving strategic decision-making.
• Strategic Merchant Integration: The Great Merchant Stamford Raffles’ ability has been adjusted to offer free city-state annexation, adding a powerful synergy for specific playthroughs.

Further Enhancements

The mod also includes additional features designed to enhance gameplay. A new custom parameter, the Annex Cost Multiplier, allows for further control over the economic impact of annexation. Additionally, the “Assimilate” feature provides another layer of strategic depth for integrating city-states. While AI players cannot utilize this feature, it is designed to be compatible with most city-state expansion mods, ensuring broad applicability within the Civilization VI modding community.