The Cover-Up

The Cover-Up is a dilemma for The Empire.
==Description==
It has come to the attention of another Elector that you were a target of bribery many years ago, having taken a vast payment from the Merchant Guild early in your tenure. In return, you lobbied against tightened regulations on your businesses, and were not the only head of state to ever have done so.
The Elector has proof of your acceptance of the Merchant Guild's gold. Although a minor blot in your past, he is threatening to reveal the existence to the other Electors unless you give him considerable compensation. It may be ancient history, but the information will surely cause the other Electors to question the ... (?)
== Choices ==
=== Arrange Political Favours ===
* Prestige: -800
A few political concessions can often be just as valuable as gold.
=== Pay Elector ===
* Treasury: -1500
This minor blot on your record should be kept from the other Electors if at all possible.
=== Do Nothing ===
* Imperial Authority: -1
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