>>5354805The transaction is happening right now, and there's no time to call in the police or the military. This leaves only the spies tailing the smuggler to be the only ones capable of capturing both targets at the moment - a risky endeavor because you don't know what surprises Samar might have set up. That, and how you'd be giving Risonha a bit more power than what you're comfortable with. But this is a prime opportunity, after all.
"Risonha, I want them captured alive, and in an... interrogatable condition."
"Alrighty, your excellency. I'll round 'em up!"
With that, the line goes silent, and you hope she's got enough assets on the ground to capture Samar.
Later on, you've decreed that the Thermobarrel is to be used mostly only in Paneira - and the local industry prospers fast, utilizing the barrels as molten metal containers, frozen goods delivery, etc. Thanks to this, you now have a growing economy that can support another Economical Unit!
Julia pipes up. "We now have two free EUs at your disposal, your excellency."
Hmm yes, how do you distribute this?
Another week flew by as you receive word that the Altosonora music festival is about to be held in Paneira soon. Featuring famous artists and bands such as Gabriel Esperanza, The Milton Effect, Captains of Industry, White Lotus Bloom and Taurus Marchand, it promises to spread music for everyone. While indeed, tourism booms during the weeklong event, these musicial festivals often come with the issue of increased drug abuse and subversive lyrics. Not to mention how some of the musicians might be foreign spies. Then again, your populace might need some distraction in these trying times, bread and circuses method.
>Roll 2d100, lowest 5 will be averaged>How would you redistribute the 2 unallocated EUs?>□ (fill in)>Do you allow the Altosonora music festival to happen?>□ Yes, no strings attached>□ Yes, but ensure that no subversive stuff gets aired (stick method)>□ Yes, and ensure government-sponsored messages gets promoted (carrot method)>□ No, too risky>□ Other (fill in) 