Making alliances

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In which screen do you do this? I would think that you would make an alliance the same way you make a treaty- through the diplomacy screen, yet even though I am at peace with everyone, I don't see an option for 'alliance' anywhere.
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Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
Gah, is there any way other than sleeping with them?










j/k
Siege of Centauri
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
Oh and btw, I allied with everyone- how come the game isn't ending o_O? I am fairly sure they are all allies with each other as well...
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
everyone?
If you are allied with all the existing major civilizations, then the game should end.

check again..make sure you haven't gone to war with
one of them due to an alliance you have with some other
major power. If so...eliminate them and you'll win.

-Doug
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
Sephlock:

To Ally, you must first:

- research/obtain the "Alliance" tech;
- reach "Close" relations with the target Empire.

At this point, "Alliance" will show up in the Diplomatic bargaining screen as an option. You can offer it just like a tech or TG. Depending on relative size & relations, some AI's might demand extra stuff to accept.

AI Empires will not offer to Ally until you have researched the tech, btw.

To get "close" relations, the most efficient action is to establish multiple trade routes - usually, 3 to 5. It takes a fair amount of time to reach this level.

You can also gift ships, TG's, techs and money to improve relations.

The most important single factor to improving relations is military superiority. AI's will recognize when they are outclassed by your military and voluntarily "improve" their standing with you to encourage trade, etc. rather than war.

Relative alignment is a factor, as well. Opposite alignments will rarely stay at warm (or even neutral) relations. However, alignment spreads of 20-30 are acceptable, with closer alignments gaining better relations faster. To check your alignment rating, go to the "Society" tab under your Empire stats screen (F3).

~SDC~