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Casus Beli

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Last updated 3 months ago

In Pactoria, wars are meant to be driven by diplomacy and roleplay, ensuring they are meaningful and engaging rather than arbitrary. To uphold this principle, we’ve introduced the Casus Belli system a structured way to determine valid reasons for declaring war.

What is Casus Belli?

Casus Belli is a system that ensures every war has a justified reason. Nations must meet specific criteria, or check marks, to make their war declaration valid.

Valid Casus Beli reasons:

  • Territorial Claims 1. Disputed Lands - A rival nation controls land historically or culturally tied to your nation. 2. Border Violations – Repeated incursions or settlements on your land. (Squatter Claims) 3. Reconquest – A past defeat or treaty resulted in losing land that must be reclaimed. 4. Destruction of Environment - Destroying / Mining out above ground resources (e.g. sand) in your area.

  • Economic Justification 1. Trade Disputes – Embargoes, tariffs, or blockades harming your economy. (Making embargo agreements with nations to stop trading with your nation / their nation) 2. Piracy & Theft – Another nation is raiding, stealing, or disrupting your shops.

  • Political or Diplomatic Justifications 1. Breach of Treaties – A rival violated a peace agreement, trade deal, or border treaty. 2. Unstable Leadership – A neighboring government has collapsed or is ruled by an illegitimate leader.

  • Religious or Ideological Justifications 1. Holy War – A nation follows an opposing religion or ideology seen as a threat. (Must have RP Conflicts and long lasting lore behind the reasoning.) 2. Heresy or Rebellion – A vassal or city has rejected the dominant belief system and must be subdued. (Must have RP Conflicts and long lasting lore behind the reasoning.)

  • Acts of Aggression 1. Unprovoked Attacks – A rival nation has raided, killed, or imprisoned your citizens. 2. Espionage & Sabotage – Spies were caught infiltrating, stealing secrets, or inciting rebellion.

  • Strategic or Preventive Justifications 1. Preemptive Strike – A rival is preparing for war, and you must strike first. 2. Balance of Power – A faction is growing too strong, and war is needed to weaken them. (e.g. A coalition is being formed against you)

Checklists we check before accepting a Casus Beli

To submit your Casus beli use the following form:

https://forms.gle/uopixbcC2TSSC2iS6