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Even if you want to play with a goal of cultural victory, you can be forced into a war via random events. A strong military is necessary to prevent neighbors from trying to bully you. Use these as opportunities to grab a few good planets and then make nice with the other civilization if you want to. There are also some potential penalties for war during the game. The galatic council can set a war tax of up to 20% for all nations involved in war. Trade is another relationship factor bu