Espionage (concept) (Civ3)

Once a civilization learns and builds an , it can conduct espionage missions to find out classified information about other civilizations, friend and foe. Espionage can also be used to harm a rival or sabotage his Shields. Remember though, failed missions can seriously damage your reputation.
== Espionage Screen ==
The Espionage screen is comprised of: current opponents, available missions, your current asset information, city selection, and operational cost options. This screen is available for use once a player has discovered .
Your opponents are displayed followed by icons that indicate your Espionage status within that civilization. If the Embassy Icon is displayed, you currently have an embassy within that civilization's capitol city. If the Spy icon is present, you have a spy planted within that civilization.
The mission area displays the various diplomatic and clandestine espionage options which you may currently engage in. 
When an espionage mission button has been selected. The following is a list of espionage and diplomatic missions that may be performed:
The assets section provides a summary of your current monetary and technological assets, including the amount of gold in your treasury, your technological achievements (those that apply to espionage), and your level of spy experience.
The operational cost options allow you to set the level of risk you are willing to undertake with regard to the current mission. The controls for executing and canceling missions are also located in this area.
== Espionage missions ==
The following is a list of espionage missions that may be performed:
* Establish Embassy - Attempts to establish an embassy with the currently selected Civilization.
* Plant Spy - This option attempts to plant a spy with the currently selected Civilization. 
* Steal Technology - This option attempts to Steal a Technology from the currently selected Civilization
* Steal Military Plans - Use a spy to steal military plans of a rival, which reveals the locations of all their military units.
* Initiate Propaganda - Initiate propaganda against the city where the spy resides. If successful, the people will revolt and convert to your side.
* Expose Enemy Spy - If you suspect a rival has planted a spy in one of your cities you can attempt to expose the intruder.
* Investigate City - This option attempts to Investigate a City belonging to the currently selected Civilization.
* Steal World Map - Use a spy to steal a map from a rival.
* Sabotage Production - Use a spy to destroy all the shields in the production box of a rival city.
== See also ==
* Espionage in other games
Category:Game concepts (Civ3)