: You force the enemy to give you everything you asked for.
: If you have "claims" on enemy systems, the AI is much less likely to surrender until those specific systems (and their planets) are under your control. Status Quo vs. Total Victory :
To win a war in Stellaris , you must either force the enemy to surrender or push them into a peace that favors your objectives . Victory isn't just about winning space battles; it requires total occupation of claimed territory and breaking the enemy's will to fight. 1. Achieving War Goals
: Capturing a starbase is not enough if the system has a colony. You must land ground armies to fully occupy a planet.
: The war ends immediately, and each side keeps the systems they have both claimed and fully occupied . 2. Strategic Tips for Combat