Which is stronger, a Castle or a Conflux?

If absolutely equal players are playing, the outcome of the game will depend on the conditions in which they start. For example, one player might start with a lot of resource chests on their entire territory, while the other has nothing. In that case, the player with the better starting position will win, as they will be able to develop faster and may be able to fully establish their base a week or even two earlier than the other player, and as a result, they will have a larger army.