NationStates Issues **SPOILER ALERT**

[The First Congratulatory Union]

Madness Chain for Capitalists:
1375, Never Say Yes to a Conference Again: Option 1.
1376, From East Lebatuck With Love: Option 1.
1377, For @@LEADER@@’s Ears Only: Option 1.
1378, Authorization to Kill: Option 1.
1379, A View to Thrill: Option 1.
1385, Skycrash: Option 1.
1388, Tomorrow Never Arrives: Option 2.

#1389: Die Some Other Day [Pogaria; ed: Pogaria]

The Story So Far
You and your staff are huddled into an underground bunker, waiting for the end to come.

The Issue
The minutes pass in relative silence. Occasionally, the stillness is punctuated by a sniffle or a whimper that seems amplified in the confined space. A few distant rumbles can be heard, but nothing that sounds like the expected obliteration of everyone’s hopes and dreams. Suddenly, Defense Minister Mack Rimera’s voice cuts through the rising tide of whispered conversations: “What the hell? Chief, we’ve got an incoming call.”

The Debate
3. Rimera ushers you over to a nearby phone, where a red light is blinking. He presses a few buttons to put the call on speakerphone. “@@LEADER@@? Is that you?” The static-obscured voice of James Bont is barely audible, causing Rimera to frantically increase the volume. “I was able to infiltrate the enemy’s bases by posing as a technician. The whole operation here is being run by a rather boorish fellow by the name of General Stuppa. As the diplomatic conflict intensified, Stuppa was constantly arguing with Colonel Sinwat, his second in command. General Stuppa kept shouting that @@NAME@@ was a threat that needed to be taken out preemptively. Even after some sort of attack by our military, Colonel Sinwat wouldn’t support any retaliation that would lead to mutually assured destruction. General Stuppa accused his officer of treason, pulled out his sidearm, and shot him in the head, then took his nuclear launch key. Stuppa and the remaining officers immediately launched all of the ballistic missiles straight at @@NAME@@. Fortunately... I had already disarmed each of the warheads.” Bont’s closing words are obscured by a deafening cheer from the people surrounding you.

Chose: Option 3.
Internal Numbering: 2
Effect: Recent events have left citizens both shaken and stirred..

OK. That was sweet.

I'm very interested in what the other endings are, but I have a feeling this is near the end of this variant.

[The Candy Of Bottles]

#1381: Chairman No

The Story So Far
You have called for a meeting in an attempt to resolve “the missile situation” without resorting to violence.

The Issue
East Lebatuck and San Vitenzo have accepted your request for a diplomatic summit. After a brief flight, you have arrived in Granfalloon, the dusty and impoverished capital city of San Vitenzo. Several dignitaries are already waiting to speak with you.

The Debate
1.) “Ah, the capitalist pigs have arrived!” smirks East Lebatuckese Chairman Joseph Rushev, who was handing out hammer-and-sickle pins to the local residents. “The proud workers of San Vitenzo are tired of putting up with imperialist harassment. Stationing our nuclear weapons here liberates them from the threat of outside interference. With our support and protection, San Vitenzo can divert funding from their military to schools, roads, and other infrastructure. Now kindly remove yourselves from this island before you get into any trouble — and try to improve the welfare of your own downtrodden citizens before casting any more aspersions upon our brave comrades.”

Accept

3.) “Let’s not start off on the wrong foot,” calls out San Vitenzo’s sandal-clad President for Life, “Doc” Moreno, as he walks up to you and pulls you aside. “The hard-working people of our nation need protection from the imperialists of the world who would take advantage of us... like you, perhaps. However, these nuclear missiles have just turned us into a target. What if you and Rushev were to each remove some of your weapons that were near the other party’s borders? If your missiles in Smalltopia were to disappear, I think I could talk Rushev into removing all of his missiles from this island. Now... while you’re here, have you ever heard of boko-maru?” He looks at your feet and removes a tape measure from his pocket.

Accept

4.) As you are about to return to your hotel room, a young woman approaches you and starts speaking rapidly. “Excuse me! My name is Ramona Moreno — President Moreno is my father. Papa is too proud to admit it, but our people are starving. Since he’ll never ask for it directly, I will: we need massive amounts of food and medical aid. The East Lebatuckese don’t care about our people; they’re just exploiting us for our resources and taking advantage of our location in case they need to launch missiles at @@NAME@@. Without your assistance, we’ll quickly end up as another impoverished, powerless satellite state within East Lebatuck’s Socialist Pact. Please negotiate a missile removal plan with my father — and then send us as much aid as you can afford.”

Accept

Dismiss This Issue

Issue by The Holy Empire of Pogaria

Edited by Pogaria

According to Urban Dictionary, "boko-maru" is "The Bokononist ritual of the mingling of awarenesses. Involves pressing the bare soles of the feet against another's with closed eyes. Bokononism is the fictional religion based on lies from the 1963 novel 'Cat's Cradle' by Kurt Vonnegut."

Going with option 3 (technically 4).

[Trotterdam]

Okay, so there's definitely some kind of memory involved. You called for a diplomatic summit in #1376, then got sidetracked with spy drama in #1377(?) regardless of that choice, and then got around to that diplomatic summit in #1381.

Are you sure that you actually got #1377, and not another identical-looking issue with a different number?

[The Candy Of Bottles]

Okay, so there's definitely some kind of memory involved. You called for a diplomatic summit in #1376, then got sidetracked with spy drama in #1377(?) regardless of that choice, and then got around to that diplomatic summit in #1381.

Are you sure that you actually got #1377, and not another identical-looking issue with a different number?

Yes, I remember it being #1377.

[Lame Country]

I'm glad there's less macros in this issue chain.

Socialist chain:
1375, option 2.
1391, option 1.
1392, option 2.
1393, option 2.
1395, option 1.

#1396

MADNESS
Skycrash

Issue Series
“MADness”

The Story So Far

You have given instructions to your secret agent and responded to the United Federation’s naval blockade of your ally.

The Issue

Just when you appeared to be in control of the situation, you have received word that the capitalist running-dog lackeys attempted to bomb your missile sites in San Vitenzo. Fortunately, your troops on the ground were able to shoot down one of the bombers, and then apprehended the pilot as he attempted to flee.

The Debate

1. “The enemy pilot thought that he would be able to hide in the forests of San Vitenzo,” smirks Defense Minister Rolan Malinovich. “Our scouts easily spotted the parachute and tracked him down. Comrade Leader, I think we need to send a message to the United Federation by publicly executing their pilot. No one attacks us without swift and violent retribution!”

2. “But that would be throwing away a potential gold mine of information,” sputters Intelligence Minister N. “This pilot has got to know all sorts of military secrets. Let my people try to extract them. I’m sure the San Vitenzans will let us borrow that hook they use for disemboweling criminals.”

3. “It pains me to say this, but the enemy pilot deserves a fair trial and humane treatment,” admits Minister of International Diplomacy Andrea Gramyki, casually strumming a half-tempo version of ‘@@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Rhapsody’ on her guitar. “He’s obviously guilty of aggressions against the Card Slave. However, we can’t sink to the enemy’s level. We must form a military tribunal to allow him to try to explain his actions.”

Issue by The Holy Empire of Pogaria

Edited by Pogaria

Edit: I chose option 1.

[The First Congratulatory Union]

Madness Chain for Capitalists:
1375, Never Say Yes to a Conference Again: Option 1.
1376, From East Lebatuck With Love: Option 1.
1377, For @@LEADER@@’s Ears Only: Option 1.
1378, Authorization to Kill: Option 1.
1379, A View to Thrill: Option 1.
1385, Skycrash: Option 1.
1388, Tomorrow Never Arrives: Option 2.
1389, Die Some Other Day: Option 3 [only option I was presented with]

#1390: Spectrum of Solace [Pogaria; ed: Pogaria]

The Story So Far
The enemy’s nuclear weapons failed to detonate due to the courageous actions of your secret agent.

The Issue
Although East Lebatuck remains angry with you due to recent events, they have insisted that they did not intend for things to escalate this far. As an apology for this sobering occurrence, their contrite government has arranged peace talks in an attempt to defuse the situation.

The Debate
1. “I’d like to personally apologize for the... um... missile incident,” admits Chairman Joseph Rushev of East Lebatuck, looking more sheepish than you have ever seen him. “General Stuppa was definitely not authorized to initiate a nuclear strike or take any action that would result in our mutually assured destruction. He and his officers have been relieved of duty... permanently. As a token of our goodwill, your pilot who was shot down and your agent who managed to infiltrate our military bases will be returned to @@NAME@@ unharmed. If you are willing to sign a non-aggression treaty and pay reparations for the brave warriors of communism who were needlessly killed, I think we can put this whole unpleasant situation behind us. What do you say?”

2. TBD

3. “Sure, go ahead and sign their treaty, but it’s not enough,” sighs Maureen Dusk, who is softly playing ‘Sweet Home @@CAPITAL@@’ on her guitar. “This incident clearly proves that weapons of mass destruction can no longer be allowed to exist. I spoke with my counterpart in East Lebatuck, and it appears that they are also willing to disarm if we do the same. It’s a bold move, but I think you’re the sort of brave visionary who can lead us into a new era of peace, free from the scourge of WMDs.”

4. “You’ve practically destroyed our island!” weeps President “Doc” Moreno of San Vitenzo, who is incongruously wearing a suit jacket and tie with shorts and sandals. How are my people supposed to ‘put this situation behind us’ when you’ve bombed their houses and crops into oblivion? Even Almighty Bokonon won’t be able to undo this calamity. After you sign whatever treaty East Lebatuck is offering, you must allow our people to settle in @@NAME@@... and give us a little cash to ease our troubles. Isn’t that what neighbors do for one another?”

5. TBD

6. TBD

7. “Reparations! We’re not paying any stinkin’ reparations!” blusters Defense Minister Mack Rimera, who has turned a rather alarming shade of red. “Have you forgotten how they almost annihilated us? Yes, we definitely killed a bunch of their solders. What did they think would happen when they brought nuclear missiles to our borders? This treaty is just a slap in the face — and we’re definitely not disarming or letting in waves of immigrants. You need to walk away from the negotiating table, and hit them with sanctions for good measure. They’re our enemy forevermore.”

Chose: Option 3.
Internal Numbering: 2
Effect: Recent events have left citizens both shaken and stirred..

Chose: Option 1.
Internal numbering: 0, 2, 3, 6
Effect: Taxpayers cringe whenever someone brings up the Former Antagonist Reparations Treaty.

And I think that's the end of the chain, at least from that direction.

Looks like it'll be a fair while before we get all of them, though.

[Jutsa]

Okay, so there's definitely some kind of memory involved. You called for a diplomatic summit in #1376, then got sidetracked with spy drama in #1377(?) regardless of that choice, and then got around to that diplomatic summit in #1381.

Are you sure that you actually got #1377, and not another identical-looking issue with a different number?

Yes, I remember it being #1377.

It very well could have been the same issue with different internal numbering,
After all, you can chose to do things peacefully in #1376 already. I wouldn't be surprised if the secret agent issue happens any iteration.

[Candlewhisper Archive]

Madness Chain for Capitalists:
1375, Never Say Yes to a Conference Again: Option 1.
1376, From East Lebatuck With Love: Option 1.
1377, For @@LEADER@@’s Ears Only: Option 1.
1378, Authorization to Kill: Option 1.
1379, A View to Thrill: Option 1.
1385, Skycrash: Option 1.
1388, Tomorrow Never Arrives: Option 2.
1389, Die Some Other Day: Option 3 [only option I was presented with]

Aww, thought you were an "always option 1" nation there for a bit (like my puppet First and Only Archive).

[Trotterdam]

Aww, thought you were an "always option 1" nation there for a bit (like my puppet First and Only Archive).

He usually is, but he decided to make an exception once in order to test a different option from what 9003 had reported only one post above.

Anyway, going by the effect lines, I'm pretty sure the options you didn't get on #1390 are just variants of the options you did get. Not sure why, although "whether or not you nuked East Lebatuck" is probably a good candidate.

[Honeydewistania]

Me hoping there isn’t a ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ issue title

[Lame Country]

Socialist chain:
1375, option 2.
1391, option 1
1392, option 2.
1393, option 2.
1395, option 1.
1396, option 1.

Me hoping there isn’t a ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ issue title

You're out of luck, sorry.

#1397

MADNESS
On @@LEADER@@’s Secret Service

Issue Series
“MADness”

The Story So Far

Secret agent Natasha Milanova is on assignment at the United Federation’s Libertyville naval base.

The Issue

You and your advisors are gathered around the table in a secure meeting room to hear the latest updates from your secret agent, whose static-distorted voice is currently emanating from a phone in the center of the table.

The Debate

1. “Good morning. I regret to inform you that I will require some assistance,” declares Milanova, who doesn’t betray any sense of emotion. “While sabotaging the fuel lines on a Federation destroyer, I overheard a naval officer by the name of Captain Duffle who was planning some type of ‘counter-attack’ on @@NAME@@. I didn’t hear many of the details, but I think something big is being planned at base headquarters. The problem is that it is constantly guarded by a battalion of elite troops from the United Federation’s Violet Berets. No one gets in or out without the top admiral’s explicit approval. I need someone in HQ to hack into the enemy’s personnel files and make it look like I’m an auditor who was sent by President Finnedy to perform a surprise inspection. Can you make it happen?”

2. “That’s not going to work,” asserts Defense Minister Rolan Malinovich, twitching nervously as he continues to gulp coffee from an oversize mug. “The enemy is going to see right through that plan. Remember the time Milanova tried to pass as a Sakuran counter-terrorism operative? What a debacle. If she’s captured, we’ll be completely cut off from our only source of information about the Federation’s military deployments. I think Milanova should just keep her ear to the ground and try to uncover more of this plan without assuming any unnecessary risks.”

Issue by The Holy Empire of Pogaria

Edited by Pogaria

Edit: I picked option 2.

[Honeydewistania]

feck

[Trotterdam]

"Remember the time Milanova tried to pass as a Sakuran counter-terrorism operative?"

Hmm, is that a new NPC nation? We know extremely little about them at the moment, but they sound like a version of Japan.

[The Candy Of Bottles]

#1383: You Only Negotiate Twice

The Story So Far
You agreed to remove your missiles from Smalltopia in exchange for East Lebatuck removing their missiles from San Vitenzo.

The Issue
After a series of secret negotiations, everyone has shaken hands and made a commitment to disarm. You and an aide have met with Chairman Joseph Rushev in a beautiful glass-fronted conference room in San Vitenzo to sign the final agreement.

The Debate
2.) “Good morning! Are you ready to make history? Let me just get my ceremonial signing pen.” Rushev reaches into his coat pocket and removes not a pen, but a Maxarov pistol, which he points directly at your chest. “Have you noticed that world leaders like ourselves never get frisked for weapons? I can’t remember the last time I had to go through a metal detector. Seems like a security flaw, don’t you think? Well, I digress. I hope you didn’t actually expect me to remove my own missiles. You see, I didn’t get to be Chairman of East Lebatuck by giving up power every time I had a disagreement with someone. Real leaders do whatever it takes to seize power and claw our way to the top. Of course, I hope you understand that this isn’t personal — it’s just politics. As soon as you’re dead...” Suddenly, the window shatters as James Bont crashes into the room in a hail of glass fragments, closely followed by his a Rainbow Pony flag parachute. Bont quickly fires a miniature grappling hook from his wristwatch, which latches onto Rushev’s pistol and pulls it out of his hand. “I hope you don’t mind me dropping in, boss. Your aide pressed the panic button — and I see that mister Commie in Chief is up to his old tricks. Well, here’s how it’s going to go, Rushev. I secretly removed a warhead from one of your nuclear missiles and handed it off to one of my colleagues in East Lebatuck. He has hidden it in your capital city, ready for detonation at a moment’s notice. Either you sign that agreement and follow through with each of its terms, which include some generous financial aid for San Vitenzo, or your ‘glorious worker’s paradise’ is going to be a victim of your own hubris. Are we clear?” Rushev nods and quickly scribbles his name on the agreement. “Good. Now get out of here and don’t threaten @@NAME@@ ever again, or your capital will become a radioactive crater faster than you can say ‘Marxist class struggle’.” Bont turns toward you as Rushev and his aide scurry out of the room. “Let’s go home, shall we?”

Accept

Dismiss This Issue

Issue by The Holy Empire of Pogaria

Edited by Pogaria

"the nation is relieved that all of the recent madness has finally come to an end."

Edit: Yep, end of the chain here. Got "When in Maxtopia" next.

[Valentine Z]

I will be adding them soon, but just thought I would do some mindmapping for... some reason!

[Lame Country]

Socialist chain:
1375, option 2.
1391, option 1
1392, option 2.
1393, option 2.
1395, option 1.
1396, option 1.
1397, option 2.

#1398

MADNESS
Spectre Royale

Issue Series
“MADness”

The Story So Far

You recently captured an enemy pilot who was attempting to bomb your missile sites on San Vitenzo. Justice was swift.

The Issue

Tensions with the United Federation have never been higher. After the unpleasant incident with their downed pilot, they are now threatening to invade San Vitenzo and destroy all of your military installations.

The Debate

1. “We can’t back down now, Comrade Leader,” declares Defense Minister Rolan Malinovich while furiously writing notes on a structural diagram of the nation’s missile silos. “Although we don’t have many troops on the ground, some of the local villagers have been trained in guerilla warfare by their government. It wouldn’t be difficult to airdrop weapons and supplies. Let us fight alongside our comrades in a glorious struggle against the hated imperialists!”

2. “Are we sure that San Vitenzo is a worthy ally?” questions Minister of International Diplomacy Andrea Gramyki, who had been plucking a few notes of ‘Born in @@NAME@@’ on her guitar. “I heard a rumor that they’re actually considering... market-based economic reforms.” She shudders uncontrollably. “It would be a mistake to ask our brave soldiers to die in battle defending a faraway nation that might not be fully committed to the anti-capitalist struggle. Tell the United Federation that we’re willing to negotiate.”

Issue by The Holy Empire of Pogaria

Edited by Pogaria

Edit: I picked option 2.

[Valentine Z]

Valentine’s Changelog 017

---

I should have saved those Bond reference for this issue! Ahh, there's always another time. "No, Valentine Z, I expect you to die!"

Added the rest of the issues, on top of some from the new issue chain. Of course, there is more work to be done, but adding them is always the first step to victory!

Changes made to the threads can be seen here.

[Lame Country]

Socialist chain:
1375, option 2.
1391, option 1
1392, option 2.
1393, option 2.
1395, option 1.
1396, option 1.
1397, option 2.
1398, option 2.

#1400

MADNESS
President No

Issue Series
“MADness”

The Story So Far

You have called for a meeting in an attempt to resolve “the missile situation” without any further escalation.

The Issue

Surprisingly, the United Federation has accepted your request for a diplomatic summit. After a long flight, you have arrived in Granfalloon, the dusty and impoverished capital city of San Vitenzo. Several dignitaries are already waiting to speak with you.

The Debate

1. “Ah, the red menace has arrived!” smirks President Ken J. Finnedy, who was handing out miniature United Federation flags to the local residents. “The proud industrialists of the Federation stand united against warmongering commies like yourselves. Frankly, we’re tired of putting up with your capitalist-shaming calumny. I insist that you remove all of your nuclear missiles from this island and send them back to your own godforsaken country before you get into any worse trouble.”

2. “Let’s not start off on the wrong foot,” calls out San Vitenzo’s sandal-clad President for Life, “Doc” Moreno, as he walks up to you and pulls you aside. “The hard-working people of our nation need protection from the imperialists of the world who would take advantage of us. We certainly appreciate your generous support. However, these nuclear missiles have just turned us into a target. What if you and Finnedy were to each remove some of your weapons that were near the other party’s borders? If your missiles on this island were to disappear, I think I could talk Finnedy into removing all of his nukes from Eagleton Air Base — which I’m sure is too close to @@NAME@@ for comfort. Now... while you’re here, have you ever heard of boko-maru?” He looks at your feet and removes a tape measure from his pocket.

3. As you are about to return to your hotel room, a young woman approaches you and starts speaking rapidly. “Excuse me! My name is Ramona Moreno — President Moreno is my father. Papa is too proud to admit it, but our people are starving. Since he’ll never ask for it directly, I will: we need massive amounts of food and medical aid. You’re supposed to be our ally, but I get the feeling that you don’t care about our people; you’re just taking advantage of our location in case you need to launch missiles at the United Federation. Well, without your assistance, we’ll soon have to ask for help from the Federation — which means they will force us to adopt ‘free markets’ and sell off all of our limited resources at rock-bottom prices. Please negotiate a missile removal plan with my father — and then send us as much aid as you can afford.”

Issue by The Holy Empire of Pogaria

Edited by Pogaria

Edit: I chose option 2.

[The Rhein States]

Madness Socialist chain:
1375 Option 3
1391 Option 3
1392 Option 1
1393 Option 1

Issue 1394
For @@LEADER@@’s Ears Only

The Story So Far
The vile capitalists of the United Federation attempted to blockade the ports of San Vitenzo to prevent your supply ships from getting through.

The Issue
Success! Your heroic sailors managed to sink several enemy ships that were surrounding San Vitenzo, allowing your navy to deliver the remaining missiles and supplies that were needed for their protection. As you are heading toward a meeting to discuss your next steps, you receive a phone call from N, your Minister of Intelligence, who has news from Natasha Milanova and needs to speak with you about her mission.

The Debate

1. “Good morning, boss,” proclaims the steady voice of your spy chief. “Milanova reported that she was able to steal an officer’s uniform and security badge that should allow her to enter the high security areas of their naval base. However, there’s been a small... complication. We believe that one or more enemy agents are aware of her presence. They’re probably too dangerous to ignore. Do you want to give Milanova a free hand to neutralize the threat? A few bullets should take care of... wait, did you hear that clicking sound? I hope this phone isn’t bugged. Code Blue, Hermann von Pückler-Muskau.” N hangs up, leaving you bewildered.

2. After staring at your phone for a few seconds, you feel your right shoe vibrating as blue text starts scrolling across the toe: “Alternatively, if you’re uncomfortable with extrajudicial killings, you could order Milanova to capture any enemy spies and hand them off to us for interrogation. It’s riskier than just shooting them — our enemies may have set up a trap that could result in Milanova’s death — but we might be able to gain valuable intel or use prisoners as a negotiating tool.”

3. While still thinking it over, you’re suddenly interrupted by cooing coming from an open window. A carrier pigeon alights on your shoulder and presents a small note tied to its right leg: “There’s a third way of dealing with this. If you want, you could instruct Milanova to simply ignore the enemy agents and focus on her primary mission. This might just be a diversion to waste our time. Well, let me know of your decision by this evening. PS: This message will self-destruct in ten seconds.”

Issue by The Holy Empire of Pogaria

Edited by Pogaria

Going for option 2 (does option 2 lead to #1396, as I hope, or does she get caught?)
EDIT: Wait, are there 2 'For @@LEADER@@'s Ears Only' ? Does this mean that I have already decided which end game I am going to take?

Capitalist: For @@LEADER@@'s Ears Only > Authorization to Kill
Socialist: Authorization to Kill > For @@LEADER@@'s Ears Only

Internal Numbering: 0, 1, 2

[Trotterdam]

#1400

The capitalist version of that issue had a hidden option. Did you check if that's the case here too?

EDIT: Wait, are there 2 'For @@LEADER@@'s Ears Only' ? Does this mean that I have already decided which end game I am going to take?

3, if you count the capitalist version

[The Rhein States]

EDIT: Wait, are there 2 'For @@LEADER@@'s Ears Only' ? Does this mean that I have already decided which end game I am going to take?

3, if you count the capitalist version

I know, use your tool all the time. Just trying to figure out what comes next and if that is what I desire to happen.

[Serica-]

The capitalist version of "On @@LEADER's Secret Service"!

#1384

MADNESS
On @@LEADER@@’s Secret Service

Issue Series
“MADness”

The Story So Far

You have asked James Bont to sabotage East Lebatuck’s missile installation project on San Vitenzo.

The Issue

You and your advisors are gathered around the table in a secure meeting room to hear the latest updates from your secret agent, whose static-distorted voice is currently emanating from a phone in the center of the table.

The Debate

1. “Good morning. I regret to inform you that I will require some assistance,” declares Bont, who doesn’t betray any sense of emotion. “The nuclear missiles on this island are currently being housed in secure warehouses at East Lebatuck’s military bases. The problem is that each warehouse is surrounded by a battalion of elite troops from their Red Guard. No one gets in or out without the top general’s explicit approval. I need someone in HQ to hack into the enemy’s personnel files and make it look like I’m a missile technician who was sent by Chairman Rushev to check on their progress. Can you make it happen?”

2. “This obviously isn’t working,” states Defense Minister Mack Rimera, twitching nervously as he continues to gulp coffee from an oversize mug. “The enemy is going to see right through that plan. Remember the time Bont tried to pass as a Macronesian Islander? What a debacle. The easy way to solve this problem is with a good, old-fashioned bombing. We can target the missile warehouses — at least the ones we know about — and keep civilian casualties to a minimum. Two hundred deaths is fairly low, right?"


Issue by The Holy Empire of Pogaria

Edited by Pogaria

[Lame Country]

Huh. I didn't get nuked. Lucky.

Socialist chain:
1375, option 2.
1391, option 1
1392, option 2.
1393, option 2.
1395, option 1.
1396, option 1.
1397, option 2.
1398, option 2.
1400, option 2.

#1402

MADNESS
You Only Negotiate Twice

Issue Series
“MADness”

The Story So Far

You agreed to remove your missiles from San Vitenzo in exchange for the United Federation removing their missiles from Eagleton Air Base.

The Issue

After a series of secret negotiations, everyone has shaken hands and made a commitment to disarm. You and an aide have met with President Ken J. Finnedy in a beautiful glass-fronted conference room in San Vitenzo to sign the final agreement.

The Debate

1. “Good morning! Are you ready to make history? Let me just get my ceremonial signing pen.” Finnedy reaches into his coat pocket and removes not a pen, but a Smyth & Weston revolver, which he points directly at your chest. “Have you noticed that world leaders like ourselves never get frisked for weapons? I can’t remember the last time I had to go through a metal detector. Seems like a security flaw, don’t you think? Well, I digress. I hope you didn’t actually expect me to remove my own missiles. You see, I didn’t get to be President of the United Federation by giving up power every time I had a disagreement with someone. Real leaders do whatever it takes to seize power and claw our way to the top. Although I firmly believe that the only good commie is a dead commie, this isn’t personal — it’s just politics. As soon as you’re dead...” Suddenly, the window shatters as Natasha Milanova crashes into the room in a hail of glass fragments, closely followed by her @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ flag parachute. Milanova leaps toward Finnedy, kicks the revolver out of his hand, and slams him into the floor. “I hope you don’t mind me dropping in, Comrade Leader. Your aide pressed the panic button — and I see that mister Imperialist in Chief is up to his old tricks. Well, here’s how it’s going to go, Finnedy. I discovered your plans to send an armada to @@NAME@@ to bombard us. To prevent that from happening, I secretly removed a warhead from one of your nuclear missiles before it was loaded onto a submarine at Libertyville. I handed it off to one of my colleagues, who has hidden it in your capital city, ready for detonation at a moment’s notice. Either you sign that agreement and follow through with each of its terms, or your ‘glorious free-market paradise’ is going to be a victim of your own hubris. Are we clear?” Finnedy nods and quickly scribbles his name on the agreement. “Good. Now get out of here and don’t threaten @@NAE@@ ever again, or your capital will become a radioactive crater faster than you can say ‘hedge fund manager’.” Milanova turns toward you as Finnedy and his aide scurry out of the room. “Let’s go home, boss.”

Issue by The Holy Empire of Pogaria

Edited by Pogaria

The number probably isn't one. It isn't even possible for me to check the option number on mobile.

[Fauxia]

My wi-fi is awful right now so I’m not going to get into details, nor do I really know what we’ve been doing here. What I got, unless I misrecorded something, was

(Capitalist Chain)
1375 (Chose Option 1)
1376 (Chose Option 2)
1377 (Chose Option 5)
1381 (Chose Option 4)
1383 (Chose Option 2, Only Option)

If there’s any questions about options presented here, I recorded the text of all the issues. I’ll check more closely when I have a faster connection tomorrow afternoon.

[The Rhein States]

Madness Socialist chain:
1375 Option 3
1391 Option 3
1392 Option 1
1393 Option 1
1394 Option 2
received 1396 Skycrash