Zeu looked down on other civilizations, but this did not prevent Zeu from interacting with them. They were isolated on the island of Crete, and had little contact with other nations. As a result of this, they were largely indifferent to the local Greek politics unless it somehow affected their exports and imports, in which case they quickly got involved. Traders and merchants were the only Zeunians that had regular communication with foreigners; they regarded contact with them a necessary evil. The Council of Foreign Affairs was charged with the task of regulating communications and relationships with other city-states and countries, but rarely made an outward effort to do so.
Zeu had a small yet skilled army of about 10,000. Crete’s main military strength lay in its’ skill at fighting at sea. They placed little time and investment into training their soldiers in hand-to-hand combat, as they felt it was unlikely that they would ever be involved in ground conflicts. The nearby mountains provided natural barriers against other city-states and Zeu was able to defend against invaders from the sea. There was a small armada located at the nearest coastal port on Crete, and the Zeunians utilized it frequently.
If there was a need for more military strength during a conflict, citizens ages 20 to 40 could be drafted into the military. They would first undergo three month basic training to prepare them. They were forced to serve until they were released and, at the termination of their military service, they would receive monetary compensation. If there was a desperate need for soldiers or labor, slaves would either be forced to serve or serve in exchange for their freedom, depending on cooperation.