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Alliances

In Age of Space, no player is an island. Alliances are groups of players who band together for mutual protection, coordinated attacks, resource sharing, and diplomatic influence. Being in a strong alliance is the difference between being a vulnerable solo player and being part of an organized force. This chapter covers everything from joining your first alliance to managing diplomacy, understanding the 13 permission types, and coordinating with your allies for maximum impact.

What Are Alliances

An alliance is a formal group of players identified by a unique tag (up to 8 characters) displayed next to every member's name on the Galaxy Map. When other players see your alliance tag, they see that you are not alone — attacking you means potentially provoking your entire alliance.

Alliances provide structure through a rank system with 13 configurable permissions, real-time chat for coordination, a diplomacy system for managing relations with other alliances, and shared visibility of alliance member locations.

The maximum number of members varies by universe settings. In most universes, alliances can have 30-50 members. Choosing the right alliance — or building one from scratch — is one of the most impactful decisions you will make in the game.

Joining vs Creating an Alliance

As a new player, you need to decide whether to join an existing alliance or create your own. Both paths have distinct advantages:

	Join Existing	Create New
Effort	Low — apply and wait for acceptance	High — recruit members, build structure
Protection	Immediate — existing members defend you	Grows slowly as you recruit members
Control	Limited — follow existing rules and leadership	Full — you set rules, ranks, and strategy
Best For	New players, solo players wanting protection	Experienced players with leadership skills

How to Join an Alliance

Follow these steps to find and join an alliance that fits your play style:

Open the Alliance page from the navigation menu. Browse available alliances or search for a specific tag.
Look at the alliance ranking, member count, and description. A strong alliance has active members and a clear description of their goals.
Check the Galaxy Map for alliance members near your planets. Being geographically close to allies makes mutual defense much easier.
Click Apply and write a brief application message. Mention your experience level, number of planets, and fleet strength. First impressions matter.
Wait for the alliance leadership to review your application. If accepted, you will receive a notification. Some alliances accept immediately; others review carefully.

Tip

Before applying, spy on the alliance members from the Galaxy Map. If they have strong fleets and active accounts, it is a good sign. If most members look inactive, the alliance may not provide real protection.

Alliance Ranks and Permissions

Alliance leaders can create custom ranks and assign specific permissions to each rank. This allows fine-grained control over who can do what within the alliance. There are 13 distinct permissions:

The alliance founder automatically has all permissions. Additional ranks can be created with any combination of these permissions to delegate responsibilities.

Permission	Description
Manage Members	View and manage the full member list
Manage Ranks	Create, edit, and delete alliance ranks
Manage Diplomacy	Set up NAP, War, and Allied relations
Manage Description	Edit alliance internal and external text
Manage Applications	Accept or reject player applications
Manage Logo	Upload and change the alliance logo
Kick Members	Remove members from the alliance
Invite Members	Send direct invitations to players
Circular Message	Send messages to all alliance members at once
Manage War	Declare or end formal wars with other alliances
Manage NAP	Establish or terminate Non-Aggression Pacts
Manage Alliance	Establish or terminate Allied status with other alliances
Dissolve Alliance	Permanently delete the alliance (use with extreme caution)

Important!

Create specific ranks for different roles: a "Diplomat" rank with only diplomacy permissions, a "Recruiter" rank with only application and invite permissions, and an "Officer" rank with broader management powers. Never give the Dissolve permission to anyone except the founder.

Alliance Chat

Every alliance has a built-in real-time chat powered by WebSocket technology. Messages appear instantly for all online alliance members. Use this to coordinate attacks, warn about incoming threats, share intelligence, and build community within your alliance.

The alliance chat is the lifeline of a well-coordinated alliance. Active communication about enemy movements, resource needs, and strategic planning separates strong alliances from weak ones. Check the chat regularly and contribute to discussions.

Diplomacy System

Alliances can establish formal diplomatic relations with other alliances. There are three types of diplomatic status, each with different implications:

	NAP	War	Allied
Meaning	Non-Aggression Pact — agreement not to attack each other	Formal declaration of war — open hostilities	Full military alliance — mutual defense and coordination
Effect	Members should not attack NAP alliance members. Breaking a NAP damages reputation.	All members are valid targets. Coordinated attacks expected. Alliance-wide effort.	Treat allied members as your own. Defend their planets, share intelligence, coordinate fleets.

Alliance Benefits

Being in a strong alliance provides several critical advantages that solo players cannot match:

Shared Defense (ACS Defend)

Alliance members can send fleets to defend your planets using ACS (Alliance Combat System) Defend missions. If you are being attacked, allies can station their fleets on your planet to fight alongside your defenses. This multiplies your defensive power enormously.

Coordinated Attacks (ACS Attack)

Multiple alliance members can launch coordinated ACS Attack missions against the same target, timing all fleets to arrive simultaneously. This allows you to overwhelm even heavily defended targets that no single player could crack alone.

Resource Sharing

Alliance members can transport resources to each other. If you need Deuterium for a fleet mission but are short, an ally can send you what you need. This mutual support accelerates everyone's growth.

Intelligence Network

With members spread across the galaxy, your alliance acts as an intelligence network. Members report enemy fleet movements, identify profitable targets, and warn about threats. Information is power in Age of Space.

Alliance Tips

Join an Alliance Early

Do not wait until you are "strong enough" to join an alliance. Even new players benefit from protection. Most alliances welcome active beginners because they grow into valuable members. Apply to an active alliance as soon as possible.

Communicate Actively

The most valued alliance members are not always the strongest — they are the most communicative. Share intelligence, respond to defense requests, participate in coordinated attacks, and be present in the alliance chat. Activity matters more than fleet size.

Contribute to Alliance Defense

When an alliance member is under attack, help them. Send ACS Defend fleets, warn them about incoming attacks you spot, or transport resources to help them rebuild. Alliances work through reciprocity — help others and they will help you.

Respect Diplomatic Relations

If your alliance has a NAP with another alliance, do not attack their members. Breaking a NAP can trigger a full alliance war that affects every member. Always check diplomatic status before attacking anyone with an alliance tag.

Leading an alliance requires a combination of diplomacy, strategy, and people management. Set clear rules from day one: who can be attacked, how NAPs are handled, minimum activity requirements, and what happens when members break rules.

Recruitment is ongoing. Actively scout for strong, active players without an alliance and invite them. When reviewing applications, prioritize activity and communication over raw fleet power — an active small player will outgrow a large inactive one.

Managing inactive members is crucial. Players who go inactive drag down your alliance ranking and take up member slots. Set a clear inactivity policy (e.g., 7 days without login = removal) and enforce it consistently.

Alliance mergers can dramatically strengthen your position. If you find another alliance of similar size and goals, consider merging. The combined strength, geographic coverage, and member pool creates a much more formidable force than either alliance alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Each player can only be a member of one alliance at a time. If you want to join a different alliance, you must first leave your current one. Be careful — leaving an alliance means losing all your rank privileges and potentially burning bridges.

If the founder becomes inactive, the alliance can become difficult to manage since only the founder has full permissions by default. Well-run alliances assign multiple officers with management permissions to prevent this problem.

Yes. Alliance tags are displayed next to player names on the Galaxy Map. You can identify which players belong to which alliance at a glance, making it easy to find allies and identify enemies.

Alliance ranking is based on the combined points of all members. Points come from buildings, research, fleet, and defense. The total is averaged or summed (depending on the ranking type) across all members. Removing inactive members improves your per-member average.

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