Celestial+Empire+EoT+6


 * Celestial Empire**

All stats in parenthesis are from the Technocratic Theocracy Formerly of Algeria. They have given me their espionage to use.

1. The ++- military are kept in my own lands for defensive purposes. We expect possible hostility from the Ottomans, Corsairs, or any of the rogue clanks flying about the world attacking everybody. They are to defend against them. If we are overwhelmed by an NPC attack, forces are instructed to fall back to the nearest major city or defensible location to keep the attackers at bay while minimizing casualties. While they're waiting, round up any rogue clanks from my territory. 2. I would like to use my defensive espionage to particularly guard my joint Spark projects. I do not want anyone being able to see what is being worked on. More importantly, if there are any mishaps or breakouts from my Spark projects, I would like what forces I have to try and keep it contained and round it up. Also, I don't think Sithis would passively be able to tell, but I don't want him to know of Razovor's involvement. As far as he can tell, I'd like it to look like it's just my Spark and his.
 * Defending the Empire [MIL: ++-, A bunch of ESPD]**

1. I know this probably isn't enough to see an increase in military yet, so I'll just start the project this turn and finish it next turn. 2. I'm looking to inspire the citizens of the Empire to be eager to support the Empire in our cause and fighting against the Ottomans. 3. We'll use the economy and morale to begin making charismatic speeches about the further improvement of our country and encourage people to serve their empire to help said improvement. Economy will be used to start paying for soldiers and to throw parties in celebration of our successes to really emphasize that we're moving in the right direction and inspire people.
 * Recruitment Drive [ECO: +, MOR: +++-]**

1. Time to start preparing for the war! I'll be using my offensive espionage in an attempt to change the loyalties of some of the middle-ranking military leaders of the Ottoman Empire. Obviously their general is not going to join our side, so I'm targeting some of the less important, but still significant leaders. They may feel unappreciated as those in the middle tend to be, so that will only serve our purposes more. 2. The economy and world opinion will be used with the espionage to make the offer more attractive. We're a nation on the rise and like their current leadership, we're well-liked by the rest of the world and that will only continue to increase. Also, we have become a major economic power and joining us will be worth their while and very fruitful. 3. The huge espionage will hopefully prevent the Ottomans from having any idea of what is going on and will be used for the bribing and persuasion. 4. I don't want those leaders joining us just yet, but I would like a general idea of how successful the operation is. Obviously I'll want them to turn on their Ottoman friends at the most opportune time. For now, they act the same.
 * Talking to the Generals [ECO: ++-, ESPO: +++++ +++-, WO: ++++]**

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1. +++ of my military will be returning from Russia this turn. Where exactly they will be returning to depends on your response to my PM about returning through the Ottoman back door. If Russia is interested in pledging a decent amount of forces to that, I'd like for them to go that way. Let me know if they'll do that and if it will be this turn or next EOT and I'll send you details. 3. The ++- military will be used for "Defending the Empire".
 * Military: +++++ - [++ from random growth]**

1. Reminder on the investment of ++++ in the French bank. 2. I spent ++ WO and ++ ECO last turn for the fundraising party and promised to supplement it with a donation from my own on this turn. I'll be donating ++ temporary economy. 3. ++- economy will be spent on "Talking to the Generals". 4. + economy will be used on "Recruitment Drive".
 * Economy: +++++ - [++ from random growth, + from Golden Horde spoils]**

1. All morale will be used on "Recruitment Drive".
 * Morale: +++- [+ from random growth]**

1. I'm not sure if the TTFoA is continuing to help with these projects. I'm assuming they are, but I haven't heard from Razovor. 2. + Spark will be used to continue the Slaver Wasp research... except Sithis and I would like to change the nature of our research if it doesn't impact the progress. I have yet to work it out exactly with Sithis. But until further notice, they will be referred to as "Landing Pads". Maybe that will prevent all this hubbub about Slaver Wasps. I've recently decided I want to be a goody-goody nation, so I kind of regret this research. 3. + Spark will be used to continue the flag-wing research for economic purposes.
 * Spark: ++**

1. I assume that when I protect myself, it will protect the TTFoA from infiltration as well since they're in my lands. So the espionage alliance only needs to consist of myself & Thelonius, I guess. 2. Russia is protected as well. 3. All of my defensive espionage that is not used from those alliances will be used on "Defending the Empire". (Sorry, I admit that I still don't fully understand the mechanics of all that business. I assume quite a bit is still available to be used for this project, though.)
 * Defensive Espionage: +++++ - (+++)**

1. All of my ESPO will be used on "Talking to the Generals".
 * Offensive Espionage: +++++ +++- [+ from random growth]**

1. All of my WO will be used on "Talking to the Generals".
 * World Opinion: ++++ [++ from random growth]**

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

Defense (+++++ - mil ++- esp d ) Russia Gain - econ from French bank Fundraiser (++ econ) Talking to the Generals (++- econ +++++ +++- esp o ++++ WO) Slaver Wasps (+ spark +- spark from TToA) too late to change Flat Wing (+ spark + spark from TToA) Not protecting Technocratic Theocracy. Your assets not your territory. Russian Influence (++++ esp d) Hide razovor involvement in projects (++ esp d)
 * Assets**