Proto-Country

A proto-country is a newborn country in the Vid Wars. Before becoming a proper country, it goes through 2 stages.

Followed by: Small Tribe

Stage T
A T proto-country is part of a larger parent country. It owns a piece of territory inside the country, and can manage that territory. The parent country defends it from attacks.

Stage P
At this point, a Puppet Proto-Country emerges. The stage T protocountry becomes a puppet state of the parent country. The parent country can control the puppet state, but it is mostly independent.

After Stage P ends, an 1 OS country is formed. They are invited into the parent country's alliance.