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Do I need positive Military to conquer a world with 0 defense?

The rulebook says total Military need only equal or exceed the defense; the designer confirms Military can go negative.

  • radicalizard · Community · 2011-12-04
  • Tom Lehmann · Designer · 2010-01-13
  • Tom Lehmann · Designer · 2009-09-10
  • Race for the Galaxy rulebook · Rulebook · III: SETTLE

No. Your total Military need only equal or exceed the defense, so 0 military conquers a 0-defense world, and negative military does not stop you from conquering if you have enough from temporary boosts.

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