The closing plan is to reinforce Rome, take Capua, and then continue north through Italy. That sequence gives the captured capital support before the army resumes expansion. The campaign still requires control of 41 more regions, although 487 turns remain. The plan has to support the new capital and maintain the pace of expansion.
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Why Capua comes before the remaining 41 regions
The next phase reinforces Rome, takes Capua, and pushes north under a victory condition that still demands 41 regions.