"Conquer" = "Negotiate"?

[murrsumm]

Suppose I am told to "CONQUER" a province, and the help message for that quest says "Acquire all sectors with your army." and the progress bar for that quest shows 4 of 5 completed, then can I not negotiate for the 5th sector in the province and still satisfy the quest? Just want to be sure here.

 

[DeletedUser2145]

No, conquer means to obtain it through a successful battle. Negotiate means to obtain it through goods payment.

If it say "Acquire all sectors" then you would be able to choose either of those methods. But the hint also tells you to use your army.

 

[murrsumm]

So if the situation is that the province has been captured but only 4 of the 5 sectors were by battle, thus the quest dialog is only showing 4 of 5, I would have to abort that quest?

 

[DeletedUser2145]

Yep, you cannot meet the quest requirements if you've obtained any of the 5 sectors by negotiating. You'll have to abort it.

 

[murrsumm]

Thanks - that makes sense in a twisted, mean-spirited way. (j/k )