Yes, they won’t hassle you anymore after they’ve been defeated (which is possible), but you won’t score Victory Points for their cities. I’ve learned this through various failed Deity attempts: Playing as one Barbarian civilization (Celts, Franks, Goths, Vandals), ridding oneself of neighbors does not lead to victory: Compare both games in this guide: Fall of Rome Spec Ops: The Huns Deity Strategy Barbarian Wars of Brothers In the second game resistance was minimal and I overran them. The biggest difference here, I encountered playing the Huns: In one game I encountered fierce resistance by the Sassanids which I could only overcome by sneak attacking their capital. Because if you’re one unit stronger, the AI might decide to turn it’s army elsewhere. It can determine the outcome of a battle, but also if the battle takes place at all. Building one unit before the enemy builds one (or not) can be a tipping point. I do believe the order of turns plays a huge role.

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