FIELD MANUAL // STATE PROTOCOLS

S172 State Rules

The practical rules that keep our own state from becoming the easiest target on the map.

Core principle: Don't farm your own state. There are plenty of other states available for bad decisions.

Trucks, Mines & Bounties

  • S172 trucks, mines and melee mines are off-limits.
  • Avoid S172 bounty missions.
  • Travel to other states for plunder and bounty targets.
  • Use the truck filters where available to avoid accidentally targeting 172.

Farm Protection

  • Farm accounts HQ24 and below are protected.
  • Protected farms should include “farm” in the account name.
  • Farms are neutral and should remain shielded during Buster/SVS where appropriate.

Looting

Unbound HQs may be looted. Bound HQs should not be attacked. When in doubt, check before turning somebody into a state-mail topic.

Shield Discipline

  • Use a 24-hour shield if you'll be AFK during Buster/SVS.
  • Players occupying exposed areas should shield around reset as required.
  • Farms should stay protected during Buster/SVS.

Capital & Turrets

  • Do not attack the Capital during alliance rotation.
  • Turret activity follows the current rotation plan and alliance-admin direction.
  • If you're unsure whether you should hit something: ask first. Cheaper than apologizing later.

Last updated: October 2026. Event-specific instructions may temporarily override general guidance.