The Infotrader/Infiltrator Network - Diplomacy plug-in (II)

[Mart]

Pact may work here both ways. We gain infiltration on them and they on us. they will be able to draw invasion plans, and when need it, break the Pact and attack.
I would still go for Pact with Spartans. We may gain the same. Better knowledge about them. Possible even infiltration if they are not carefull enough.

[GeoModder]

An idea here to fool Spartans into believing we won't have infiltrated them, but it would cost us 3-4 probes I think.

- We create in the workshop a copy of the Spartan probes.
- We transport 2 normal probes and another unique probe unit with the same chassis the Spartans use towards a target base.
- The 2 normal probes take care of the Spartan defensive probe and infiltrate (we may need 3 probes for that).
- the unique probe moves in the target base, is 'upgraded' to our Spartan equivalent earlier created in the workshop, and gifted to the Spartans.

Would this be feasible?

[Mart]

During Pact time?
I think probe team fights also trigger vendetta in this case.
Or am I wrong?

[ForesterSOF]

If we get a pact I would not push our luck.

[GeoModder]

Originally posted by mart7x5
During Pact time?
I think probe team fights also trigger vendetta in this case.
Or am I wrong?

I can test this in a PBEM (an old save of course).

[FlameFlash]

good idea, though I'm fairly sure Mart is right.

[Hercules]

The next turn should be available in an hour or two.

[GeoModder]

Yeah, just readed it as well.

Mart: I tested a probe attack on a pacted faction in MP, and I only had the warning of commencing a covert operation. No change in our respective factions' stance happened after it.

[GeoModder]

An idea:

How about asking to the Morgans if they would care to offer us something to NOT vote for the Spartans or Peacekeepers? We could get Synthetic Fossil Fuels out of that.

And the same can be done to the Spartans. Asking them if they would offer us something for NOT voting for the Hive? It would perhaps make Yang more dangerous to them if he is Planetary Governor (with the extra income).

We could even ask if they want our votes for the Governor seat for a few techs, whatever the outcome.

[Hercules]

Good ideas; go ahead and ask.

[GeoModder]

PM's are forwarded! (both the Spartans and the Morgans)

[GeoModder]

O yes, the Spartans told us last weekend what techs they could offer for a trade. This has nothing to do with the votes-for-something proposal (sofar).

The techs we have for offer are:

Nonlinear Mathematics (C2)
Polymorphic Software (D2)
Doctrine: Initiative (E4)
Synthetic Fossil Fuels (E4)
Doctrine: Air Power (E5)
Secrets of the Human Brain (D2)

[Mart]

I would still count on acquiring some techs in the near future due to our factional ability. Doctrine Initiative looks interesting.

What I think we need soon also is Advanced military algorithms for its bunker and AAA features. Maybe leapfrog with Gaians?

[Hercules]

We won't get Non Linear or SFF or any of the others until another faction discovers them, then we will get them.

[FlameFlash]

Wholeheartedly agree with mart on the need of AAA.