Additional cities

Can I get rid of a city once I've build it?

no, at the moment the only way to get rid of a sub city is if someone takes it

Im not trying to do a bot or moderators job, but I think this topic should be locked, as the question has been answered.

Theirs an edit button for a reason. You can't resign branch cities, have to have someone take it.

so there must be some wisdom of setting up a city

Upgrade to around level 10 on your resource fields and don't build defenses. When you're ready to give it up, ask any new players that have recently upgraded their title if they would like a city that is half way established.

Or you could "brag" about how powerfull and fantastic it is to the right persons...Leave it ungarded and someone will surely come snatch it