by John Armstrong
Detailed Maps: Africa; North America; South America; Asia; Europe
This is a variant of Global Diplomacy I – all rules of Global Diplomacy I will apply.
In this variant, the United States is eliminated as a power and replaced with 6 independent powers. More centers are added, creating “another Europe” in the Americas.
Changes:
- New provinces, supply centers, and boundaries are created, as noted on the maps. In the world map, the new provinces and sea zones are noted with red borders.
- The United States is split into six powers: California, Chicago, “Ecotopia” (The Northwest), New York, The South, and Texas. This change creates a total of 17 players.
- A special rule applies to land-locked Chicago. Provided they own one of the following centers and leave it vacant during a Winter phase, they can build fleets (not armies) in any of the following centers as if they were Home Centers: Atlanta, Houston, New York City, and Seattle.
- The Philippians is now a non-center and unplayable.
The Six American Powers:
| Short Name | Official Name | Color | Letter (for units) |
| California | The California Free State | Teal | C |
| Chicago | The Midwest Federation | Deep Purple | M |
| Ecotopia | Ecotopia | Light Green | O |
| New York | The North East Union | Medium Blue | Y |
| The South | The Southern Confederacy | Brick Red | S |
| Texas | The Lone Star Republic | Copper | X |
Starting Locations:
California: A San Francisco, F Los Angeles, A San Diego
Chicago: A Chicago, A Milwaukee, A Detroit
Ecotopia: A Anchorage, F Seattle, A Portland
New York: A Boston, F New York City, A Philadelphia
The South: A Atlanta, A Raleigh, F Miami
Texas: A Dallas, F Houston, A San Antonio