Celestial+Empire+EoT+7


 * Celestial Empire**

All stats in parenthesis are from the University of Celaenae, but this time it's permanent. We will be trading my + permanent SPK for their +++ permanent ESPD.

1. Two main goals of this project: destroy the zombie plague and gain influence with Corsica to make them part of the Celestial Empire. (Unless that's the one the Spanish wanted... then Sardinia.) 2. Military, half of the espionage, and all of the morale will be used to directly fight the zombies. If possible, I'd like to coordinate with the military leaders of the Spanish so our forces are working in unison rather than hurting the efforts of the other. 3. The espionage will be used to scout ahead and check out the status of the zombies. We're not fighting an army, we're fighting a disorganized mass of brain dead creatures. Therefore, the scouts are going to be looking for holes and weaknesses that we can exploit. If possible, the reason the zombies are doing what they're doing. 4. Then comes the armies. Using all of our morale to help our armies fight at their full potential, even if it means casualties. Inspire them with the goal of the Celestial Empire - peace for the Mediterranean! The morale will help to display the honor of our people to help gain influence with the city-states. They'll be exploiting any strategic advantages observed by our scouts. The zombies shouldn't be all that aware, so it should be easy to exploit. Inform the Spanish of said weaknesses as well, of course. 5. In addition to ridding the Mediterranean of the zombies, I'm hoping this impresses Corsica and the city-states and makes them like us and such. The WO and other half of the espionage will be used to directly enter negotiations with Corsica, the same the Spanish and French are having. The espionage is going to be used to keep the discussions under wraps, but mostly to talk to some of the head honchos subtlety because I want to find out what they really want and what they're looking for so that helps me in convincing them down the road. I'm hiding the negotiations for now since I'm not sure if I want to keep them a secret puppet state or not yet. The WO will be used in the obvious way - demonstrating what a good group of people we are and how happy they would be in joining our peaceful and prosperous empire. Not only do we look to defend our own people, but we go out of our way to help Europa as a whole. They will be more than happy and welcome as a part of the Celestial Empire.
 * Italian Front [MIL: ++++-, MOR: +++-, ESPO: +++++ ++++-, WO: +++++ -]**

1. + of last turn's random growth will be spent on military. 2. + of last turn's random growth will be spent on world opinion. 3. Requesting random growth for EOT 7.
 * Random Growth**

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 * Messages for various NPCs:**

I'm resending messages to France and Spain that I already sent, so please ignore the last PM I sent. It was close to EOT anyways, so their responses will still be useful for next turn.


 * Russia**

An envoy from the Celestial Empire bows to the Tsar as he delivers a message from the Sun King.

Spoiler //Greetings noble Tsar!//

//Your soldiers are much appreciated in these turbulent times for the Mediterranean. Knowing that your mighty forces have helped to secure our borders allows us to help secure peace in the rest of the Mediterranean. In other words, we're passing the good deed you've done to us forward to our neighbors!//

//While I admit to neglecting the development of Sparky technology of late, I have not been as neglectful in acquiring interesting technologies that I hope will please you. I've enclosed the plans for said technologies with this letter and prototypes are in the small caravan that accompanied my envoy. I hope they are fit for your liking, but I will continue to look for more in the far reaches of Europa//

//Enjoy your tinkering!// //King Alexander V of Constantinople//

Enclosed: Spoiler Fixed-wing technology Microclanks Holographic Projectors Improved Military Factories Spark Detection and Ranging System Lightning Clanks Anti-Aircraft Cannons


 * Bulgaria**

It is good to see that my fears of hostility seem to have been misplaced.

In this time of peace, we would like to talk to our friends and allies of the Bulgarian Empire about the possibility of trading technologies between our two nations. We have made advances in fixed-wing flight that allow for enhanced trading and have developed microclank technology to give us eyes in places that are normally impossible to penetrate. We are interested in any sort of technology you have - the bigger the better! If our own technology does not interest you, we would still be interested in paying you out of pocket for anything interesting.


 * Spain**

So even though you've already taken that part of Algeria as your own, how do you feel about tricking the Army of the Architect into continuing to serve as a protectorate? You're strong enough to do it yourself, of course. But having them as a guard dog will keep them occupied and let you focus your armies elsewhere. If so, some formal negotiations between you and the Army of the Architect are in order.


 * France**

We would like to express how pleased we are with our investment into your bank. In fact, we're considering investing even more.

Remember that fixed-wing technology we spoke about a few years ago? Well, it turns out the fixed-wing aircraft has helped boost our trade quite a bit. If you'd like, we would be glad to share the technology with our friends at no cost. It is the least we can do for all of the money managing you've been doing for us.

While we're on the topic of economy-related technology, we are looking to trade or purchase for any technology of that sort. Do you have anything you'd be interested in sharing with us? If so, could you enclose a price with what you'd be willing to sell/trade?

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1. The Russian forces will be used to keep the borders secure from any invasion be it Ottomans or rogue clanks. If for some reason they are overwhelmed, they should fall back to the nearest defensive point to protect as much of our assets as possible. 2. ++++- will be sent to the "Italian Front".
 * Military: ++++- [+ from random growth]**

1. Reminder for the French investment 2. All of my economy will be used to expand the economic infrastructure of the empire, particularly along the coast where the Skuldings struck. I choose there because I want it to be seen that in the Celestial Empire we will bounce back stronger whenever we suffer a terrible blow. So we'll build some new docks and ships for fishing and trade.
 * Economy: ++++-**

1. +++- will be used on the "Italian Front".
 * Morale: +++-**

1. My last SPK will be traded to the University of Celaenae in exchange for their defensive espionage. 2. I am officially destroying all units of Slaver Wasps and any evidence that would suggest they were ever researched or existed. I am keeping one prototype and copy of its plans and providing them to the University of Celaenae to continue research on revenant detectors. 3. I am trading fixed-wing economic aircraft with the Mountain King in exchanged for his Anti-Aircraft technology. 4. The University of Celaenae has provided me with the details of their technology. I could replicate it if I had any SPK, but that is not my intent. I'm sending some of the plans to the Russians. The University of Celaenae has access to my technologies as well. 5. I am trading fixed-wing economic aircraft with the Great Unified Greek States in exchange for Lightning-powered clanks. 6. I've enclosed a list of the technologies I'm sending to the Russians with my IC message to them.
 * Spark: +**

1. I am entering into a defensive espionage alliance with the Birds of Prey - should be a strong one. 2. I will continue my defensive espionage alliances with Russia, the University of Celaenae, and the Glorious Army of the Architect. 3. I'll have my agents seen more obviously on patrol and keeping an eye on the coasts and such. This is to give advance warning against attack, but mostly to raise the Morale just enough that I get that stat point.
 * Defensive Espionage: +++++ +- (+++)**

1. All of my EspO will be used on the "Italian Front".
 * Offensive Espionage: +++++ ++++-**

1. All of my WO will be used on the "Italian Front".
 * World Opinion: +++++ - [+ from random growth]**

**Response**
Investment into Mil Investment into Econ (++++-) Investment into Morale (++++ esp d) Investment into Sparks Investment into Espionage D Investment into Espionage O Investment into World Opinion
 * Key**
 * Project | Stat Boost | Investment into | Comments**

Lightning Clanks (+++) Celestial Empire (++++- mil +++- morale ++++- esp o) Clear SPADAR zombies Italian Influence (++++ esp o +++++ - WO) Turn 7 cost - econ from France Transfer + spark to Spark University No indication of trade with Mountain King

Project Reverence (++) Project Reverence (Military Boost) (++) Spark Detector SPADAR (Spark Boost) (++) Spark Brain Research (+) Holographic Projector (+) Stealth Engine (+) Death SPADAR (+) Cloning (+)

Defensive Espionage Alliance with Birds of Prey Defense (++++- esp d)