A New Dawn (XCOM/Mass Effect)

isaacssv552 · May 1, 2019

Country: United States of America
Territory: Continental US, Alaska, Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico

XCOM: Military, Diplomatic, Training, Research
Canada: Economic, Diplomatic, Partial Union (Military)
Mexico: Economic, Diplomatic, Partial Union (Military)
Australia: Diplomatic

Food: 2/3
Consumer: 0/3
Infantry: 1/2
AeroSpace: 1/3
Industrial: 1/3
Electronics: 0/3

Australia: Industrial -> +750
Japan: Food -> +250
Central Africa: AeroSpace, Armour, Infantry -> +4500
Central Africa: Food -> +400

Europe:
-United Kingdom of Britain and Ireland
--'Alliance' with France
-France:
--'Alliance' with UK
--Alliance with Germany (EU)
--Recolonizing Africa.
--At war with INTO.
-Germany
--Alliance with France (EU)
--War with Russia (Stalemate)
-Russia
--War with Germany (Stalemate)
Asia:
-Japan
--Minor Fuel Shortage, paying Australia for exclusive exports.
--Importing Food from USA
--War with PRC.
-Australia
--Importing Industrial Equipment from USA
--Surplus of Military Aircraft
Africa:
-Central African Union
--Leads Independent Nations Treaty Organization (INTO)
--Alliance with Turkey, Israel (INTO)
--At war with France.
--Produces Oil
--Food, Electronics, Consumer Market
--Importing Military Equipment from USA
--Importing Food from USA
South America:
-Brazil
--UST with Argentina (Unresolved Socioeconomic Tension)
-Argentina
--UST with Brazil

Europe: Debt: Extreme, Finances: Poor
Asia: Debt: Extreme, Finances: Disastrous
Australia: Debt: Small, Finances: Passable

Tax Base: 16500 (40%) [10000@165%]
Income: 6600+5900
Expenses: 1000
Debt: 406% [67100]
Interest: 2% (6 turns till 3%) [1342]

Morale: Excellent
Number: Good
Growth: Decent

National Guard (Size: Small, Quality: Trained)

Infantry (Size: Medium, Quality: Experienced)
Armour(Size: Small, Quality: Experienced)
Officers (Size: Small, Quality: Experienced)

1000 F-0 'Atalanta' Interceptors
Personnel (Size: Small, Quality: Veteran)

Highways: Good
Rail Network (Cargo): Intact
Waterways: Excellent (Trade Capacity: +1)
Electrical: Good
Water: Good
Communications: Good
Housing: Decent
Agriculture: Excellent (Trade Good: Food)
Officer Schools: Decent
Factories: Partially Automated
-AeroSpace: Excellent (Cost: 50%, Quality: +1)
-Armour: Decent (Cost: 75%)
-Infantry: Good (Cost: 50%)
-Munitions: Mediocre (Cost: 100%)
-Consumer: Excellent (Economic, Morale: +1)
-Electronics: Excellent (Cost: 50%, CoS: +5%, Economic)
-Industrial: Excellent (Cost: 50%, CoS: +5%, Economic)

Alien Alloy: 1000
Elerium: 1000
Weapon Fragments: 100
Alien Elerium Generator: 1
Alien Navigation Computer: 1
Alien Plasma Rifle: 1

Unrestricted Actions:
[Expand Factories(Infantry) (2x)] (1) -> 84/0
The military complex continues to improve, although the largest gains occur among manufacturers of infantry manufacturing. With the outbreak of war between France and INTO the CAU has begun conscripting large numbers of infantry to replace their losses. Your manufacturers are eager to supply a portion of the equipment the recruits need.

Factories.Infantry -> Good
Cost: 1000

[XCOM MECs (3x)] (1) -> 9/0
XCOM is reluctant to share their cybernetics technology, even with a close ally such as yourself. Fortunately, years of fruitful cooperation have build trust and XCOM agrees after you promise not to use the technology on conscripts. You begin integrating with XCOMs cybernetics program and are immediately stunned. You had known some of XCOM's soldiers were walking tanks. You had not known XCOM had perfected the system to the point of shrugging off a Mechtoid's Plasma Barrage. If they could be mass produced...

Unlocked XenoCybernetics
Cost: 800

Military Actions:
[Expand Interceptor Unit] (1)
The expanded interceptor unit is completed this year, bringing the air force up to a respectable 1000 craft.

Infantry(Medium, Trained), Personnel(Tiny, Veteran) -> Personnel(Small, Veteran), +900 F-0 Interceptors
Cost: 750

Industrial Actions:
[Fusion Reactors] (3)
Construction of industrial scale fusion reactors continues. They are on schedule, not unsurprising, and under budget, which is extremely surprising. Most of your projects cost at least twice the projected budget.

Fusion Reactors Locked, 2 years remaining.
Cost: 1000

Financial Actions:
[Sell Food to Central Africa (2x)] (1)
The civilian trade route to the CAU is thriving. Massive cargo vessels move vast quantities of food, mostly grains, to the rising power. On their return trips they fill their hulls with Cacao and other luxury foods for processing in America. The CAU military is particularly pleased, as the imported food allows the government to minimize the rationing that results from the war with France.

Trade Deal with CAU, +400 Trade Income
Cost: 1000

Diplomatic Actions:
[North American Diplomatic Union (3x)] (2)
Your embassy fills out a lot of paperwork this year.

North American Diplomatic Union Locked, 1 year remaining.
Cost: 400

Research and Development Actions:
[Advanced Software (2x)] (1) -> 85/0
Your research leads to multiple breakthroughs in software design. They are quite promising, although further research is needed before final implementation. Three avenues are particularly intriguing. The first is a number of improvements to research software which would allow scientists to make more efficient use of their time. The second is a system of improved communications protocols which have the potential to create a generational improvement in the consumer electronics market. Finally, Dr. Vahlen believes the current research is sufficient foundation to begin studies of the advanced software captured from X-Rays.

Unlocked Improved Research Algorithms, Improved Communications, Alien Software.
Cost: 500

[Alien Materials (2x)] (2)
Dr. Shen creates the first synthetic Alien Alloy this year. It can only be manufactured in extremely small quantities, but your researchers believe this is only the beginning of a monumental breakthrough. You hope to hear more on the matter next year.

Alien Materials Locked, 1 year remaining.
Cost: 1000

Financial Report:
Income: 6600+5900
Expenses: 1000+6450
Interest: 1414
Net Profit: 3636 -> 3600 (Rounding for ease of use.)
Debt -> 406%

isaacssv552 · May 1, 2019

Country: United States of America
Territory: Continental US, Alaska, Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico

XCOM: Military, Diplomatic, Training, Research
Canada: Economic, Diplomatic, Partial Union (Military)
Mexico: Economic, Diplomatic, Partial Union (Military)
Australia: Diplomatic

Food: 2/3
Consumer: 0/3
Infantry: 1/2
AeroSpace: 1/3
Industrial: 1/3
Electronics: 0/3

Australia: Industrial -> +750
Japan: Food -> +250
Central Africa: AeroSpace, Armour, Infantry -> +4000
Central Africa: Food -> +400

Europe:
-United Kingdom of Britain and Ireland
--'Alliance' with France
-France:
--'Alliance' with UK
--Alliance with Germany (EU)
--Recolonizing Africa.
--At war with INTO.
-Germany
--Alliance with France (EU)
-Russia
Asia:
-Japan
--Minor Fuel Shortage, paying Australia for exclusive exports.
--Importing Food from USA
--War with PRC.
-Australia
--Importing Industrial Equipment from USA
--Surplus of Military Aircraft
Africa:
-Central African Union
--Leads Independent Nations Treaty Organization (INTO)
--Alliance with Turkey, Israel (INTO)
--At war with France.
--Produces Oil
--Food, Electronics, Consumer Market
--Importing Military Equipment from USA
--Importing Food from USA
South America:
-Brazil
--UST with Argentina (Unresolved Socioeconomic Tension)
-Argentina
--UST with Brazil

Europe: Debt: Extreme, Finances: Poor
Asia: Debt: Extreme, Finances: Disastrous
Australia: Debt: Small, Finances: Passable

Tax Base: 16500 (40%) [10000@165%]
Income: 6600+5400
Expenses: 1000
Debt: 406% [67100]
Interest: 2% (6 turns till 3%) [1342]

Morale: Excellent
Number: Good
Growth: Decent

National Guard (Size: Small, Quality: Trained)

Infantry (Size: Medium, Quality: Experienced)
Armour(Size: Small, Quality: Experienced)
Officers (Size: Small, Quality: Experienced)

1000 F-0 'Atalanta' Interceptors
Personnel (Size: Small, Quality: Veteran)

Highways: Good
Rail Network (Cargo): Intact
Waterways: Excellent (Trade Capacity: +1)
Electrical: Good
Water: Good
Communications: Good
Housing: Decent
Agriculture: Excellent (Trade Good: Food)
Officer Schools: Decent
Factories: Partially Automated
-AeroSpace: Excellent (Cost: 50%, Quality: +1)
-Armour: Decent (Cost: 75%)
-Infantry: Good (Cost: 50%)
-Munitions: Mediocre (Cost: 100%)
-Consumer: Excellent (Economic, Morale: +1)
-Electronics: Excellent (Cost: 50%, CoS: +5%, Economic)
-Industrial: Excellent (Cost: 50%, CoS: +5%, Economic)

Alien Alloy: 1000
Elerium: 1000
Weapon Fragments: 100
Alien Elerium Generator: 1
Alien Navigation Computer: 1
Alien Plasma Rifle: 1

Heavy Machine Gun: A large automatic weapon capable of putting large quantities of high caliber ammunition downrange.
Short Range Anti-Air Missile (x6): A missile which excels against aircraft within visual range.

Jet: An ordinary jet engine providing limited power and range. (Size: 20)
Afterburner: Provides short bursts of very high thrust during combat. Guzzles fuel and breaks stealth.

Light Armour Plate: Lightweight armour plating grants little protection but reduces weight.
Targeting Computer: Advanced target prediction software which increases accuracy.

Short Range Anti-Air Missile (x8): An anti-aircraft missile which extends range past visual at the cost of increased size.
Anti-Tank Missile (x4): A short range missile with the sole purpose of destroying enemy vehicles.

Jet: An ordinary jet engine providing limited power and range. (Size: 20)
Afterburner: Provides short bursts of very high thrust during combat. Guzzles fuel and breaks stealth.

Light Armour Plate: Lightweight armour plating grants little protection but reduces weight.
Aerodynamic Contour: A particularly aerodynamic form reduces drag.

Long Range Anti-Air Missile (x6): An anti-aircraft missile which extends range past visual at the cost of increased size.
Air-To-Surface Missile (x2): A cruise missile which excels against surface targets at standoff ranges.

Jet: An ordinary jet engine providing limited power and range. (Size: 20)
Minimal Emissions: Complex engineering reduces thermal emissions to interfere with infrared targeting.

Light Armour Plate: Lightweight armour plating grants little protection but reduces weight.
Stealth Armour: Specialized armour materials and a minimal radar profile make the aircraft difficult to locate.

Rotary Autocannon (Slots: 3): A versatile mid-sized cannon with a high rate of fire. (GAU-8)
Anti-Tank Missile (x10): A short range missile with the sole purpose of destroying enemy vehicles.

Jet: An ordinary jet engine providing limited power and range. (Size: 20)
Afterburner: Provides short bursts of very high thrust during combat. Guzzles fuel and breaks stealth.

Armour Plate: Ordinary armour plating balances weight and protection.
Targeting Computer: Advanced target prediction software which increases accuracy.

Air-To-Surface Missile (x20): A cruise missile which excels against surface targets at standoff ranges.

Jet: An ordinary jet engine providing limited power and range. (Size: 20)
Minimal Emissions: Complex engineering reduces thermal emissions to interfere with infrared targeting.

Light Armour Plate: Lightweight armour plating grants little protection but reduces weight.
Stealth Armour: Specialized armour materials and a minimal radar profile make the aircraft difficult to locate.

Guided Bomb (x80): A large explosive with guidance equipment for increased accuracy. (JDAM)

Jet: An ordinary jet engine providing limited power and range. (Size: 20)
Minimal Emissions: Complex engineering reduces thermal emissions to interfere with infrared targeting.

Light Armour Plate: Lightweight armour plating grants little protection but reduces weight.
Stealth Armour: Specialized armour materials and a minimal radar profile make the aircraft difficult to locate.

Long Range Anti-Air Missile (x8): An anti-aircraft missile which extends range past visual at the cost of increased size.
Torpedo (

2): A guided explosive equipped with aquatic propulsion. Highly effective against naval targets.

Jet: An ordinary jet engine providing limited power and range. (Size: 20)
Minimal Emissions: Complex engineering reduces thermal emissions to interfere with infrared targeting.

Light Armour Plate: Lightweight armour plating grants little protection but reduces weight.
Stealth Armour: Specialized armour materials and a minimal radar profile make the aircraft difficult to locate.

Long Range Anti-Air Missile (x8): An anti-aircraft missile which extends range past visual at the cost of increased size.
Air-To-Surface Missile (x16): A cruise missile which excels against surface targets at standoff ranges.

Jet: An ordinary jet engine providing limited power and range. (Size: 20)
Minimal Emissions: Complex engineering reduces thermal emissions to interfere with infrared targeting.

Light Armour Plate: Lightweight armour plating grants little protection but reduces weight.
Stealth Armour: Specialized armour materials and a minimal radar profile make the aircraft difficult to locate.

Guided Bomb (x20): A large explosive with guidance equipment for increased accuracy. (JDAM)

Jet: An ordinary jet engine providing limited power and range. (Size: 20)
VTOL: Allows a plane to perform vertical and landing.

Light Armour Plate: Lightweight armour plating grants little protection but reduces weight.
Aerodynamic Contour: A particularly aerodynamic form reduces drag.

Transport (x20): Space to transport 60 soldiers.

Jet: An ordinary jet engine providing limited power and range. (Size: 20)
VTOL: Allows a plane to perform vertical and landing.

Armour Plate: Ordinary armour plating balances weight and protection.
Aerodynamic Contour: A particularly aerodynamic form reduces drag.

Heavy Machine Gun (x2): A large automatic weapon capable of putting large quantities of high caliber ammunition downrange.
Anti-Tank Missile (x4): A short range missile with the sole purpose of destroying enemy vehicles.

Helicopter: A rotor engine capable of hovering and vertical takeoff and landing. (Size: 5)
Minimal Emissions: Complex engineering reduces thermal emissions to interfere with infrared targeting.

Armour Plate: Ordinary armour plating balances weight and protection.
Targeting Computer: Advanced target prediction software which increases accuracy.

Autocannon (2x): A mid-sized cannon with a high rate of fire capable of both anti-person and anti-tank use.

Diesel: An ordinary diesel engine. (Size: 3)
Continuous Track: A specialized form of propulsion which sacrifices handling in favor of durability and rough terrain performance.

Heavy Armour Plate: Heavy plating dramatically increases weight in return for increased protection.
Sloped Armour: A slanted form increases the chance of deflecting enemy fire.

Unrestricted Actions:
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Military Actions:
[]
Industrial Actions:
[Fusion Reactors] (2)
Financial Actions:
[]
Diplomatic Actions:
[North American Diplomatic Union (3x)] (1)
Research and Development Actions:
[]
[Alien Materials (2x)] (1)

Militaristic:

Reintroduce Conscription:
We simply don't have enough men in uniform to reconstitute even a single branch of the armed forces. If we intend to do so, we must first begin conscription.
80%, 1000(+20%), 2
Military <- Recruits(Large, Trained).

Compact Equipment:
Improved miniaturization techniques allow our engineers to fit more features into our soldier's equipment. While this is already a significant benefit, future technology development will create an even greater need for compact equipment.
80%, 500(+10%), 3
+1 Equipment Slots
Note: Equipment slots are used to add technologies to military units. For instance, a rifle might have Hi Cap Mags and Laser Sights.

Fusion Reactor (Vehicle):
Improved miniaturization techniques, when combined with fusion technology, allow for fusion reactors small enough to fuel a vehicle. The myriad benefits of such an arrangement include thickened armour, greater speed, and a lightened logistical load. The innovation will even make super heavy tanks, previously an impractical pipe dream, feasible.
75%, 500(+10%), 6
Unlocks New Equipment: Vehicle Fusion Reactor

Fusion Reactor (Aircraft):
Improved miniaturization techniques, when combined with fusion technology, allow for fusion reactors small enough to power aircraft. The sheer power of such an engine would permit the creation of larger, heavier, aircraft. In addition, traditional aircraft would see improvements to engine power and reductions in fuel volumes.
70%, 500(+10%), 6
Unlocks New Equipment: Aircraft Fusion Reactor

Fusion Reactor (Naval):
Fusion technology practically begs to be used by oceangoing vessels. Traditional fission reactors provide nearly unlimited range, but are prohibitively expensive and require rigorous anti-radiation measures. Fusion reactors avoid both downsides. Fusion fuel is less expensive than highly refined uranium. Improvements derived from alien fusion cores even allow reactors to run on seawater.
85%, 500(+15%), 4
Unlocks New Equipment: Naval Fusion Reactor

Organize Militia:
It has come to your attention that a very large number of wartime militias did not disband when the War ended. This is somewhat concerning, but may present an opportunity. While you cannot dissolve them, you can integrate them into formal State and County militias with an actual chain of command. While the results would not be particularly useful in a modern war, they would provide an excellent source of recruits.
70%, 100(+20%), 3
Infrastructure <- Militia: Good
Note: Each country has an Infrastructure to increase maximum recruitment size. e.g. Japan has Robotics Factories, France has the Foreign Legion, America has the Militia.

Industrial:

Expand Factories (Type):
Increased industrial capacity is always worthwhile. Expanding your factories would strengthen America both economically and militarily.
75+5%, 1000x0.5(+20%), 1
Factories.Type -> CUR_LEVEL + 1, ???

Fusion Reactors:
Fusion reactors have the potential to revolutionize energy production. The resulting drop in energy prices will reduce industrial costs, reduce consumer expenses, and create an excess petroleum supply.
80+5%, 2000x0.5(+10%), 4
Tax Base +10%, Electrical -> Excellent (Trade Good: Oil)

High Pressure Plumbing:
Plumbing and sewer networks can take up significant amounts of space and prove expensive to maintain. Fortunately, advances from our miniaturization program allow the economic creation of compact, durable networks of highly pressurized piping. When combined with state of the art filter technology, a complex web of piping can be reduced to a handful of slim pressure pipes. These systems require less obstructive maintenance and are more convenient for consumers.
85+5%, 500x0.5(+10%), 3
Tax Base +5%, Water -> Excellent (Morale: +1)

Financial:

Investigate Trade Opportunities (Select One: {Germany, France, Russia, UK, Argentina, China}):
We need to reduce our debt. Perhaps favorable trade deals would convince our debtors? We'd have to look for opportunities first.
70%, 100(+10%), 1
Trade Information

Expand Merchant Marine:
Our renewed international trade has begun to strain the capacity of our merchant marine. Moreover, resurgent piracy has stretched our navy thin guarding the trade routes. Both must be expanded to allow for further expansion of our trade network.
75%, 1000(+5%), 2
Trade Capacity +5

Sell Munitions to Central Africa: (Degrees of Success)
The Central African Union is preparing for war with a major world power. They need all the munitions they can buy. Our munitions industry may be unexceptional, but they'll take what they can get.
95%, 1000(+10%), 1
Trade Deal with CAU, +100-500 Trade Income By Degree of Success (Improve industry to increase.)

Buy Oil from Central Africa: (Degrees of Success)
The Central African Union has an excess of oil. Japan has a shortage. Buy low, sell high.
Locked, 250(+20%), 2
Trade Deal with CAU, 1000-500 Trade Expense By Degree of Success, Trade Good: Oil

Sell Electronics to Central Africa: (Degrees of Success)
The Central African electronics industry is still new and unproven. Prices are high and quality is low. These problems will likely resolve themselves in the coming decades, but local companies are currently quite vulnerable. This is why we must strike now in flood the market with cheap, high quality American electronics. We will simultaneously eliminate potential competitors and make a tremendous profit.
80%, 500(+20%), 2
Trade Deal with CAU, +500-2000 Trade Income By Degree of Success, Future Trade Actions

Sell Consumer Goods to Central Africa: (Degrees of Success)
The Central African Union has a shortage of consumer goods such as cars and telephones. Our businessmen are eager to end this shortage. We need merely negotiate a trade deal.
80%, 300(+20%), 2
Trade Deal with CAU, +500-2000 Trade Income By Degree of Success

Declare Bankruptcy:
Eliminate debt at the cost of massive damage to the economy.
60%, 1000(+10%), 3
-5000 Tax Base, Assets Liquidated, ???

Eliminate Welfare:
With the current level of debt, we have no choice but to eliminate numerous welfare programs. This will ease integration with Mexico at the cost of integration with Canada.
Chance: 85%, Cost: 100(+10%), Time: 1
Expenses -> 500, Population.Morale -> Good

Diplomatic:

XCOM Psionics:
XCOM has literal magic mind powers. You have absolutely no idea how to develop them yourself, but perhaps XCOM would be willing to help?
Chance: 60%, Cost: 200(+20%), Time: 1
Unlock Psionics Tech Category

XCOM GeneMods:
XCOM has the most advanced genetic engineering in the world. Even a small amount of shared research would be a great boon.
Chance: 60%, Cost: 200(+20%), Time: 1
Unlock GeneMods Tech Category

Japanese Military Alliance:
The Japanese have suffered greatly as a result of the 3rd Sino-Japanese war. Moreover, their fragile naval superiority will last only so long as the Chinese continue to war amongst themselves. Therefore, the Japanese have made military supplies and alliances their first priority. Only once these are obtained will the Japanese consider other treaties. However, our own citizens will likely oppose even a defensive war on behalf of the Japanese.
Chance: 70%, Cost: 100 (+10%), Time: 1
Military alliance with Japan, possibility of further cooperation.
NOTE: If a military alliance forces you into a war which your people oppose you will lose Morale.

Australian Military Alliance:
The Australian government is eying the conflicts occurring in Eurasia with concern. This presents an opportunity to deepen our relationship with a defensive military pact. Such a pact would likely convince the Australians to accept more beneficial treaties. However, our own citizens will likely oppose even a defensive war on behalf of the Australians.
Chance: 70%, Cost: 100 (+10%), Time: 1
Military alliance with Australia, possibility of further cooperation.
NOTE: If a military alliance forces you into a war which your people oppose you will lose Morale.

Central African Military Alliance:
The Central African government is preparing for a war against French colonial conquest. This presents an opportunity to deepen our relationship with a defensive military pact. Such a pact would likely convince the Africans to accept more beneficial treaties. However, our own citizens will likely oppose even a defensive war on behalf of the Australians.
Chance: 50%, Cost: 100 (+10%), Time: 1
Military alliance with Central Africa, possibility of further cooperation.
NOTE: If a military alliance forces you into a war which your people oppose you will lose Morale.

North American Welfare Union:
Differing welfare policies among ourselves, Canada, and Mexico pose an obstacle to integration. We must adopt a common level of welfare across the continent. Of course, Canada is reluctant to relinquish portions of their system and Mexico cannot afford too significant an expansion.
Chance: 45%, Cost: 100(+10%), Time: 5
Welfare Union with Canada, Mexico.

North American Diplomatic Union:
We have been mostly ignoring three quarters of the globe for over a decade, and will likely continue to do so until our current crisis is resolved. When we resume proactive worldwide diplomatic activity, we shall do so in tandem with our neighbors.
Chance: 70%, Cost: 100(+10%), Time: 5
Diplomatic Union with Canada, Mexico.

Research and Development:

Advanced Small Arms:
Improved small arms.
100%, 500x0.5(+25%), 1
Unlock New Small Arms Techs

Advanced Body Armour:
Improved body armour.
100%, 500x0.5(+25%), 1
Unlock New Body Armour Techs

Advanced Artillery:
Improved artillery.
85%, 500x0.5(+25%), 1
Unlock New Weapon Techs

Advanced Armour:
Improved vehicle armour.
85%, 500x0.5(+25%), 1
Unlock New Armour Techs

Advanced Weaponry:
Improved weapons technology.
100%, 400x0.5(+25%), 1
Unlock New Weapon Techs

Improved Radar:
Our new materials knowledge is applicable to our radar systems. Improvements will not only increase detection range, but also reduce of effectiveness of enemy 'stealth' materials.
90%, 400x0.5(+20%), 2
Unlock Military Actions

Alien Materials:
The alien materials are as far beyond our newest generation of advancement as a Tesla is a Model T. Dr. Shen believes further research may pave the way to not only more practical general use, but genuine reproduction.
75%, 1000x0.5(+15%), 4
Unlock New Materials Techs, ???

Alien Hardware:
The alien computers run on hardware vastly more complex than even the most advanced supercomputers. Dr. Shen believes further research may pave the way to not only more practical general use, but genuine reproduction.
75%, 1000x0.5(+15%), 4
Unlock New Hardware Techs

Improved Durability (Electronics):
While we are already capable of protecting our electronics from water, EMP, and other hazards, the cost is often prohibitive. Our researchers believe that recent advances will lead to cheaper and more effective methods of protection.
75%, 500x0.5(+15%), 3
Unlock Industry/Military Actions

Improved Research Algorithms:
Our scientists have been stretched increasingly thin. The integration of portions of XCOMs research program has only exacerbated the problem. Improvements to research software will allow scientists to make more efficient use of their time.
75%, 500x0.5(+15%), 3
Unlock R&D Action

Improved Communications:
A system of improved communications protocols has the potential to create a generational improvement in the consumer electronics market. The resultant improvements in civilian communication will pay economic dividends.
75%, 500x0.5(+15%), 2
Unlock Industry Action

Alien Software:
The alien computers run software vastly more complex than even the most advanced algorithms. Dr. Shen believes further research may pave the way to not only more practical general use, but genuine reproduction.
75%, 1000x0.5(+15%), 4
Unlock New Software Techs

Improved Fortifications:
Conventional fortifications simply weren't made to handle Xenotech. Walls are less effective when the enemy can land an assault carrier on your heads. Artillery isn't designed to combat orbital targets. These problems and more must be solved if your defenses are to be effective in the coming decades.
85%, 500x0.5(+15%), 1
Unlock Minor Planetary Fortifications

Orbital Construction:
Space has a lot of space for construction projects. However, current technologies make this prohibitively expensive. Orbital factories seem appealing until you realize it would be cheaper to build them in the middle of Manhattan.
10%, 1000x0.5(+10%), 5
Unlock Orbital Shipyard, Unlock New Construction Techs
NOTE: When a technology has poor success chance you're probably missing some recommended techs or facilities.

Advanced Surgery:
The alien surgical techniques may have been used for dark ends, but they were undeniably effective. Further study could lead to significant medical advances and allow the development of advanced cybernetics.
75%, 500x0.5(+15%), 3
Unlock New Industry Action, Unlock New Cybernetics Techs
Alien Biocybernetics:
The mysterious alien substance known as MELD contains tremendous potential. The advanced nanomachines are the key to untold biological and cybernetic miracles. The Mechanized Exoskeletal Cybersuit, or MEC, is a key example of MELD's biocybernetic nature. Study of these devices may be the key to successful replication of the substance.
50%, 1000x0.5(+10%), 4
Unlock New Biocybernetics Techs, ???

isaacssv552 · May 1, 2019

Country: United States of America
Territory: Continental US, Alaska, Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico

XCOM: Military, Diplomatic, Training, Research
Canada: Economic, Diplomatic, Partial Union (Military)
Mexico: Economic, Diplomatic, Partial Union (Military)
Australia: Diplomatic

Food: 2/3
Consumer: 0/3
Infantry: 1/2
Munitions: 1/2
AeroSpace: 1/3
Industrial: 1/3
Electronics: 0/3

Australia: Industrial -> +750
Japan: Food -> +250
Central Africa: AeroSpace, Armour, Infantry -> +4000
Central Africa: Munitions -> +2000
Central Africa: Food -> +400

Europe:
-United Kingdom of Britain and Ireland
--'Alliance' with France
-France:
--'Alliance' with UK
--Alliance with Germany (EU)
--Recolonizing Africa.
--At war with INTO.
-Germany
--Alliance with France (EU)
-Russia
Asia:
-Japan
--Minor Fuel Shortage, paying Australia for exclusive exports.
--Importing Food from USA
--War with PRC.
-Australia
--Importing Industrial Equipment from USA
--Surplus of Military Aircraft
Africa:
-Central African Union
--Leads Independent Nations Treaty Organization (INTO)
--Alliance with Turkey, Israel (INTO)
--At war with France.
--Produces Oil
--Food, Electronics, Consumer Market
--Importing Military Equipment from USA
--Importing Food from USA
South America:
-Brazil
--UST with Argentina (Unresolved Socioeconomic Tension)
-Argentina
--UST with Brazil

Europe: Debt: Extreme, Finances: Poor
Asia: Debt: Extreme, Finances: Disastrous
Australia: Debt: Small, Finances: Passable

Tax Base: 16500 (40%) [10000@165%]
Income: 6600+5400
Expenses: 1000
Debt: 377% [62200]
Interest: 2% (5 turns till 3%) [1244]

Morale: Excellent
Number: Good
Growth: Decent

National Guard (Size: Small, Quality: Trained)

Infantry (Size: Medium, Quality: Experienced)
Armour(Size: Small, Quality: Experienced)
Officers (Size: Small, Quality: Experienced)

1000 F-0 'Atalanta' Interceptors
Personnel (Size: Small, Quality: Veteran)

Highways: Good
Rail Network (Cargo): Intact
Waterways: Excellent (Trade Capacity: +1)
Electrical: Good
Water: Good
Communications: Good
Housing: Decent
Agriculture: Excellent (Trade Good: Food)
Officer Schools: Decent
Factories: Partially Automated
-AeroSpace: Excellent (Cost: 50%, Quality: +1)
-Armour: Decent (Cost: 75%)
-Infantry: Good (Cost: 50%)
-Munitions: Good (Cost: 50%)
-Consumer: Excellent (Economic, Morale: +1)
-Electronics: Excellent (Cost: 50%, CoS: +5%, Economic)
-Industrial: Excellent (Cost: 50%, CoS: +5%, Economic)

Elerium: 1000
Weapon Fragments: 100
Alien Elerium Generator: 1
Alien Navigation Computer: 1
Alien Plasma Rifle: 1

Unrestricted and Financial Actions:
[Expand Factories(Munitions) (2x)] (1) -> 8/0
[Sell Munitions to Central Africa] (1) -> 100/5
Your traders have good news, bad news, and better news. The bad news is that INTOs war with the EU has continued to intensify, with several key battles occurring in past months and no victor in sight. The good news is that the Africans are running out of bullets and need to buy more. The better news is that they need to buy a LOT more.
The munitions trade is booming, so much so that it temporarily overwhelmed your industrial capacity. Fortunately, the planned expansions were able to make up part of the slack. The rest is covered by a massive boom in the munitions industry as manufacturers strive to meet demand. The expected expansions of industry are immediately followed by redoubled growth in an effort to cash in on the war. When the expansion finally slows it has almost doubled your initial projections.

"I cannot possibly be reading this right. There must be some sort of misunderstanding."
"I've already doubled checked, everything is in order."
"They couldn't have ordered 150 thousand tons of bullets, how would we even manufacture that many."
"We'd have to expand our factories tenfold, probably more."
"Now there's an idea..."
"You can't be serious, how would we pay for it."
"We'll have to look into that. I bet the state will give us a loan, job creation and all that. Maybe see if we can get an advance..."

Factories.Munitions -> Good, Trade Deal with CAU, +2000 Trade Income
Cost: 1000+1000

[Organize Militia (3x)] (3) -> 39/0
Attempts to organize the semi-formal militias of the several states begin without difficulty. The militias are eager to cooperate and there are more than enough resources to resolve administrative difficulties with extreme prejudice. While it will a take a few years for the militia to become accustomed to the new system the results are already promising.

Organize Militia Locked, 2 years remaining.
Cost: 400

Military Actions:
[Fusion Reactor (Aircraft, 2x)] (6) -> 9/20
Attempts to design an airworthy fusion reactor result in a false start. The compact fusion reactors are simultaneously subjected to premature wind tunnel testing and prove extremely sensitive to vibration. The resulting series of explosions demolish most of the facility, although staff remain miraculously unharmed. They are extracted from the rubble and promptly fired for extreme negligence. Future development will require an entirely reconstituted program.

"How could you not know the reactors exploded when vibrated?"
"We used specialized low-vibration equipment whenever we handled the reactors. There was no way to anticipate their reaction to vibration."
"... You could have used normal equipment."
"Are you kidding? They might have exploded while we were handling them."
"Perhaps you could have subjected them to vibrations within the designated blast chamber?"
"We had no reason to expect problems with vibrations."
"So you used specialized low-vibration equipment because what, it look cool?"
"It didn't just look cool, the manufacturers agreed to model them after Star Trek props."
"... I am done here. Good day."

No Result
Cost: 1000

Industrial Actions:
[Fusion Reactors] (2)
The first industrial fusion reactors finish construction this year. Safety checks will take another year, although no problems are anticipated.

Fusion Reactors Locked, 1 year remaining.
Cost: 1000

Diplomatic Actions:
[North American Diplomatic Union (3x)] (1)
The North American Diplomatic Union is formalized this year. The trio of signatories have aligned their foreign policy over the last half decade and are now ready to conduct international diplomacy in tandem. The newly established North American Diplomatic Core (NADC) has been declared the new diplomatic authority.

Achieved Diplomatic Union with Canada and Mexico.
Cost: 400

Research and Development Actions:
[Improved Research Algorithms (3x)] (3) -> 85/0
Development of improved scientific and CAD software begins with a bang. The scientists, mathematicians, and coders cooperate splendidly to do in one year what would normally take 2. Not only are the design documents finished; alpha and then beta versions are released. All that remains is to iron out the last few glitches, a process which should take no more than a year.

Improved Research Algorithms Locked, 1 year remaining.
Cost: 1000

[Alien Materials (2x)] (1)
Last year's breakthrough continues as the production methods are refined. Your researchers are pleased to report that they have created a (relatively) economical means of producing Alien Alloy. While large scale manufacturing is yet to be implemented, the importance of this breakthrough cannot be overstated.

Unlocked Alien Spaceframe, Alien Aerodynamics, Alien Armour, Permit Alien Alloy Manufacturing.
Cost: 1000

Financial Report:
Income: 6600+7400=14000
Expenses: 1000+6800=7800
Interest: 1342
Net Profit: 4858 -> 4900 (Rounding for ease of use.)
Debt -> 377%

isaacssv552 · May 1, 2019

Country: United States of America
Territory: Continental US, Alaska, Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico

XCOM: Military, Diplomatic, Training, Research
Canada: Economic, Diplomatic, Partial Union (Military)
Mexico: Economic, Diplomatic, Partial Union (Military)
Australia: Diplomatic

Food: 2/3
Consumer: 0/3
Infantry: 1/2
Munitions: 1/2
AeroSpace: 1/3
Industrial: 1/3
Electronics: 0/3

Australia: Industrial -> +750
Japan: Food -> +250
Central Africa: AeroSpace, Armour, Infantry -> +3500
Central Africa: Munitions -> +1500
Central Africa: Food -> +400