K releases a series of posts through the Ethernet cafes calling into question the accounting of Aeldrum's null bombs and suggesting that some have gone missing in recent years [Anti-Morale: 8+1 = 9]

Jan the Baptist gives a sermon directed at non-Kirvan slaves in all worlds urging them to convert to Kirvanism to be included in the emancipation effort. Sincere conversion to Kirvanism for slaves and their families will mean their freedom will be earned. Rolled oratory (1d12+4): result 15

Look for any March Princes that may be dissatisfied with recent events in the Marches that we could turn or use as our agents in destabilizing the Marches [No Loyalty Like Addiction for Morale as Espionage: 8+1 = 9] with intel assist from Erato [Espionage 4 + 4 = 8]

Intel roll in Delarma (result: 10, supported by Spymaster Isuelt) - start a line to our favorite pro-Alusian democratic candidate, sending weapons, cash, ask if he/she needs intel support, etc. (the usual covert action stuff)

Attached are 19/16 Aeldrum Orders, including economic costs. Additionally, a Personal Action from Bareth as well as from Emiir. Included here as they are State related. The last State Action is also unconfirmed, waiting for additional information, so it may change.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/827247195840446466/828440049682874418/Grand_Strategy_Turn_7_Orders.docx

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/827247195840446466/828441445471354880/Guillarme_du_Montreal_Actions.docx

Claudius to be reassigned back to the army next turn and is positioned as a natural leader there (to allow for time for transition mechanics, preserve relationship with Cato, preserve status as a "thought leader" in that community). Emperor to occupy a new ceremonial leadership position in the army temporarily (which will later be filled by Claudius). New successor chosen from lineage to placate family (preference for the most progressive within the family - happy to chat about the mechanics of picking the specific successor if you want). [6, 2 = 8]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/827247195840446466/828447653846188072/bank-orders-redundant-turn7.xlsx

A new prince disseminates a political cartoon throughout the Marches highlight Gunnot as a pouppet being controlled by the Aeldman controlled by the Aeldman purse strings as he flails about to save his position. The prince also includes a message that we did not vote to join the Marches to be controlled by the Aeldman. [Anti-Morale: 10+1=11]

Conduct a series of public, recorded interviews with several of the new princes about how wonderful they and their people are doing under the Imperium since the vote. [Persuasion 9+3=12]

Assess willingness of designated family member to assume the throne in the wake of the car bomb (whoever resulted from "New successor chosen from lineage to placate family" in the original order)

Communicate with followers/friends of Claudius, especially in military, that they will have my full confidence as we navigate this crisis in a speech to a private gathering after the incident [Oratory 7]

Ask an angel of Valdos about position on the Thalranese Marches -- noting points of concern at the moment are the Dres'Fialt sword and the option of economic interference to destabilize Gunnot. occultist also rolls d8+4=10

requesting *edit* of previous order -- instead of haunting Felix & friends, spymaster's focus should be obscuring contact between chairwoman and the Serene Doge. hoping I can keep that previously-rolled 10.

8 BoV 1/6 Liquidate some Thalranese assets "A losing investment": Declare Bank has lost faith in the Prince Gunnot's leadership and withdraw as much investment as possible. Admin 6
8 BoV 2/6 Hit Thalranese econ again, covertly Under cover of exiting assets, use Economic Sabotage to sacrifice all Thalranese earnings and proportionately reduce Thalranese economy. Admin: 12+10=22, Intel: 6.
8 Filiki 1/4 Assist Thalranese econ sabotage Finance & econ: d10+4=12
8 BoV spymaster 2/1 Assist Thalranese econ sabotage Espionage d8+4 = 8+5+4 = 17

Recruit and organize a small cadre of trusted advisors and military officials into the FSB (Fialta Security Bureau), kept on retainer to the emperor to supplement Thornhill's activities and the intelligence of my personal guard [Management 13]

Attached are 15 Aeldrum Orders. Econ spent is denoted, and will be tallied at the end of turn and sent separately. Also included is a Personal Action from Remy Amazigh, Esq. for terms with the Saldanese ether project.

forgot to send the orders... LOL
> Attached are 15 Aeldrum Orders. Econ spent is denoted, and will be tallied at the end of turn and sent separately. Also included is a Personal Action from Remy Amazigh, Esq. for terms with the Saldanese ether project.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/827247195840446466/833489287876968448/Grand_Strategy_Turn_8_Orders.docx

Public, state with intervention of Bishant diplomacy officer: encourage Shantine nobility to mechanize some of their serf labor force (state 1d12+1=9+1=10, officer 1d12+3=9+3=12)

Set up a cordon to try and catch jumpy royalists, military folks, etc. that might try and flee or otherwise upon hearing of the invasion attempt or Felix's arrest [15 management, 10 deception - take your pick]

From Marivan: 9 stealth recruit warships with the 9 HG units plus 10 recruit stealth warships and 5 elite stealth warships (both with full compliment of fighter/bombers) to attack and take half of Firhbank.

The Marches Did It! A domestic and foreign public relations campaign accuses senior leadership of the Marches (including Gunnot and Korenis) for orchestrating the assassination of Claudius (Morale: 11 + 1 =12)

- Jan the Baptist action - Gives an impassioned speech via onlyflames condemming recent Fialta aggression and arguing that Fialta aggression is a threat to Kirvans everywhere. Empress Theoboda will defeat the Fialta aggressors and free all remaining Kirvan slaves through this military effort. Kirvans in all worlds are called upon to urge their governments to join the war effort against the Fialta and engage in civil disobedience until they do.

Oratory 1d12 + 9 result 17

**We Have Been Lead Astray** Release anti-Asterion propaganda criticizing his numerous failures of leadership in recent years including the humiliating defeats in the Marches and 200K dead at our gate while he was more concerned about changing the traditions that made us great [Morale: 9 + 1 = 10]