Words of advice for novice conquistadores.

(By the way, conquistadores means conquerers in spanish.)

1. Play lots of Risk.
This may sound silly, but it is an excellent training program. The only thing better would probably be Conquer the World Campaign in Rise of Nations. Plan strategies and alliances that would be made. Anticipate the unexpected and prethink a solution to a possible problem.

2. Stay low.
Many people unfortunately do not like the idea of being conquered. If you announce your plans to the world, you will be deemed a terrorist by the U.S. and be hunted down by the FBI, CIA, etc.

3. Do what you promise.
If we have learned anything from presidental campaigns, we know that people don't like it when someone promises something and doesn't do it. It's also not good to do the total opposite. Breaking promises will instantly lead to rebellion.

4. Hire nuclear scientists.
As we have also learned from suspense movies, nuclear scientists for some reason can construct a nuclear bomb with ease. If this is true, get a bunch of these guys, give them a couple of safety suits, a safe facility, and some plutonium and you're off. Nuclear weapons are what everybody fears the most and are quite a good negociating tool.

5. Recruit soldiers, followers, etc.
This is the step we are in the middle of. You will find it is much easier to take over the world if you soldiers and not just your blank threats (except of course they aren't blank threats if you followed Step 4). Soldiers are also good for killing rebels. Hopefully your soldiers have better aim than Stormtroopers which seem to always let those rebels get away.

With these words of wisdom, you might even be worthy to join us. But probably not.