Decision

**Decisions** are general actions President Anton Rayne can take during his administration of Sordland in *Suzerain*. Decisions generally are distinct from the choices presented by reforms and bills.

Most of the decisions you take will appear written in the journal, detailing the path you chose. There are some decisions that will happen regardless of what is going on, however, some are optional and may not appear in your play through.

Decisions can be found in Suzerain/Suzerain\_Data/StreamingAssets/Release/Decisions\_Base.json

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#### Type of Economy

During your first economic briefing, Anton Rayne will be advised by Symon Holl, Lileas Graf and Gus Manger about which economic system you should promote. On one hand, Holl and Manger are going to suggest that you promote a free-market economy in the country, in the spirit of Ewald Alphonso privatization plans; whereas Graf will propose that you promote a state planned economy, following in Tarquin Soll footsteps. The president will also be reminded of the promise that had been made at the start of the game regarding the economy.

* **"Promote a free-market economy."**
* **"Promote a planned economy."**

#### Infrastructure Project

During Turn 1 you can spend the government budget [-1 Budget] to choose a megaproject in Lachaven (your most important seaport and financial center). The goal is to boost your economy, which will help in taking your country out of the recession. You can choose between the **H-3 Highway Project** or the **L-1 High-speed Rail.** The highway would boost the infrastructure and economy of your poorest region, Agnland, as well as allow you to have closer ties to Agnolia (an Arcasia-aligned country). However, the high-speed rail will boost trade between your two largest cities, allowing your economy to grow much faster and much harder.

* **"We'll fund the H-3 Highway Project" [-1 Budget] (boosts trade in your poorest regions and brings you closer to Agnolia)**
* **"We'll fund the L-1 High-speed rail" [-1 Budget] (boosts your trade a lot, and will help you out of the current recession)**

#### Meeting with Mr. Koronti

During Turn 2, you will have the option to meet with Mr. Koronti provided you accepted the phone call with him near the end of Turn 1. If you meet with him, he will offer your administration protection in the form of news media support. In return, he asks for two favors. 1: a promise that your administration won't meddle with the affairs of his company, the Heart of Sordland conglomerate. 2: that you will do a "gentleman's favor" for him in the future (meaning he may call upon you for a favor in the future, and your obliged to accept).

* **"We have a deal."** (accept his offer of media assistance, with 2 future favors in return)
* **"Mr. Koronti, I have to reject."** (refuse his offer of media assistance)

#### Economic Stimulus

During Turn 2, Symon Holl will put forth a decision for you to sign. You may either spend government money to aid the public during the recession, or spend it to bail out businesses (which would help relieve the recession).

* **Provide stimulus cheques for people in need [-1 government budget]**
	+ Government Budget -1
	+ Country Unrest -1
	+ Malenyevism +2
	+ Capitalist -2
	+ Public Opinion +1
	+ Bludish Opinion +1
* **Bailout businesses under financial strain [-1 government budget]**
	+ Government Budget -1
	+ Malenyevism -2
	+ Capitalist +2
	+ Public Opinion -1
* **Don't enact plan**
	+ Economy -1
	+ Public Opinion -2

#### Oligarch Bribe

At the beginning of Turn 2, you will have to meet with the Oligarch faction leader, Walter Tusk. He will offer you a bribery in exchange for signing Underhall Construction the construction contract for the infrastructure project (see above).

* **Accept** (you will be paid +500,000 SR, which is a lot. However, you'll be restrained in who you can choose to construct the infrastructure project)
* **Decline** (you will not be paid, and you are free to choose who can construct the infrastructure project)

#### Funeral of Bernard Circas

After the attack on the Palace, you will have the option to go to Bernard Circas or not.

* **Attend The funeral**
	+ Decrease unrest by 1
* **Do not attend**
	+ Decreases your Malenyevism by 2
	+ Increases your Sollist by 1
	+ Increase public unrest by 1
	+ Decrease public opinion by 1

#### React to Situation

During turn two, you get the decision to address the instability of Sordland.

Description: The political situation around the country has escalated. Chief Strategist Lucian Galade has prepared several action plans that we can execute. What will we do to address the intensifying political climate?

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Call for restraint on national television**
	+ Democratic +1
	+ Country Unrest -1
	+ Public opinion +1
* **Visit affected towns in person**
	+ Country Unrest -1
	+ Democratic +1
	+ Public opinion +2
	+ Bludish Opinion +1
* **Label all protestors as traitors**
	+ Democratic -1
	+ Country Unrest +1
	+ Public Opinion -2
	+ Bludish Opinion -1
* **Expand the police by deploying all recruits in training**
	+ Democratic -1
	+ Country Unrest +1
	+ Bludish Opinion -1
* **Reject the plans**
	+ Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn02\_StatusReaction\_RejectThePlans* to true
	+ Sets *NewsVar.Turn02\_R\_IdleGovernment* to true

#### Stability Order of 1954

During turn 3, you get the decision to ban Youth Organizations such as the Young Sords and the Red Youth.

Description:An investigation on the influence of the Young Sords and Red Youth organisations on the post-assasination unrest has concluded. Both organisations haven't officially organised or called for illegal actions but several low to mid-level leaders from both have links to inciteful actions that led to deaths, injuries and instability. This allows us to ban the organisations.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Ban the Young Sords**
	+ Sollist -2
	+ Malenyevism +2
	+ Public Opinion -1
	+ Bludish Opinion +2
	+ Country Unrest +1
* **Ban the Red Youth**
	+ Sollist +2
	+ Malenyevism -2
	+ Public Opinion -1
	+ Country Unrest +1
* **Ban the Red Youth and the Young Sords**
	+ Democratic -2
	+ Sollist -2
	+ Malenyevist -2
	+ Public Opinion -2
	+ Economy -1
	+ Country Unrest +1
	+ Bludish Opinion +1
* **Don't Ban**
	+ Democratic +1

#### Regional Investment Decision

During turn 4, you get the decision to invest to strengthen the weaker parts of the Sordland economy.

Description: Gus Manger and Symon Holl have prepared an extensive regional investment package to revitalise one of top three economically fragile regions by boosting the municipality budgets, providing large sums of business grants and giving cheap loans to companies with liquidity problems. The proposal can be implemented in one of the following regions: Bergia, Lorren and Agnland [-1 Government Budget] or not.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Bergia**
	+ Government Budget -1
	+ Economy +1
	+ Public Opinion +1
	+ Bludish Opinion +1
	+ Economy (Bergia) +1
* **Lorren**
	+ Government Budget -1
	+ Economy +1
	+ Public Opinion +2
	+ Economy (Lorren) +1
* **Agnland**
	+ Government Budget -1
	+ Economy +1
	+ Public Opinion +1
	+ Economy (Agnland) +1
* Don't Invest
	+ There are no imminent consequences to picking this action.
	+ Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn04\_RegionalInvestment\_DontInvest* to true

#### Buy Riot Control Equipment (optional)

During turn 4, you get the decision to procure more riot control gear to supress the unrest

Description: The recent unrest has shown weaknesses in our law enforcement's ability to maintain order and peace. The Ministry of Interior has run out of important vehicles, armour and other crowd control gear to be able to ensure stability in the country. Should we fund riot control equipment?

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Buy riot control equipment**
	+ Government Budget -1
	+ Sollist +1
	+ Sets *PoliciesVar.Order\_CrowdControlMeasures* to true
	+ Sets *SituationsVar.Order\_ImprovedRiotGearQuipment* to true
* **Don't Buy**
	+ Sollist -1

#### Superpower Trade War (optional)

During turn 5, a confrontation between the super powers causes global economic problems.

Description: A major naval confrontation between United Contana and Arcasia at the Gulf of Rika caused a global trade disruption. The gulf where half of the global trade flows through was blocked. Following the event Arcasia imposed considerable tariffs on CSP goods which triggered a temporary trade embargo on all Arcasian goods from the CSP. The massive financial impact was felt all around the world.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Troubling News...**
	+ Government Budget -3
	+ Economy -1
	+ Public Opinion -2

#### Black Tuesday (optional)

During turn 5, a massive currency crash and market route puts Sordland in dire straits...

Description: A shocking currency crash has struck Sordland after the money supply in the country tripled due to the recent economic policies. Panic selling caused a chain reaction which led to massive currency fluctuations caused by hyperinflation. Consumer prices have quadrupled. The Central Bank of Sordland implemented emergency freezes on transactions and lowered interest rates to incentivise spending.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Troubling News...**
	+ Government Budget -1
	+ Economy -3
	+ Public Opinion -4

#### United Contana Offers Financial Aid (optional)

During turn 5, United Contana may offer financial assistance to your government.

Description: The Foreign Minister of United Contana has offered a substantial amount of financial, logistical and equipment support to help our country. In return, United Contana requests refuel and repair access to the Conriat Naval Base whenever they require. Chairman Leon Malenyev has sent personal assurances that this agreement is for peaceful purposes only.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Accept**
	+ Government Budget +1
	+ Capitalist -1
	+ Malenyevism +1
* **Reject**
	+ Sollist +1

#### Arcasia Offers Financial Aid (optional)

During turn 5, Arcasia offers aid in return for airforce access.

Description: The Foreign Minister of Arcasia has offered a substantial amount of financial, logistical and equipment support to help our country. In return, Arcasia requests refuel and repair access to the Erlory Air Force Base whenever they require. President Dwight Walker has sent personal assurances that this agreement is for peaceful purposes only.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Accept**
	+ Government Budget +1
	+ Capitalist +1
	+ Malenyevism -1
* **Reject**
	+ Sollist +1

#### Superpowers Offering Financial Aid (optional)

During turn 5, Arcasia and United Contana offers aid in return for concessions to their powers.

Description: United Contana and Arcasia have approached us with a substantial financial aid offer in return for refuel and repair access at our military installations. United Contana requests access for its ships to be able dock at the Conriat Naval Base while Arcasia requests access for its jets to land at the Erlory Air Force Base in return for the aid.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Accept Arcasian Aid**
	+ Government Budget +1
	+ Capitalist +1
	+ Malenyevism -1
* **Accept United Contana Aid**
	+ Malenyevism +1
	+ Capitalist -1
	+ Government Budget +1
* **Reject Offers**
	+ Sollist +1

#### Build Rumburg Border Fortifications (optional)

During turn 5, You may be approached by the military to build new fortifications along the border.

Description: The military has voiced concerns about the cut of the military funding and requests additional funds to plug the holes in our defenses at the Rumburg border to the north. Mr. Galade advises us to accept the offer led by General Kruger. The MOD will immediately begin implementation upon approval.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Build Fortifications**
	+ Government Budget -1
* **Don't Build**
	+ Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn05\_RumburgBorderReinforcement\_DontReinforce* to true

#### Extend Emergency Decree (optional)

During turn 5, You may extend the emergency decree that the Old Guard told you to do, or you may revoke it.

Description: The Emergency Decree helped stabilise the country to a certain degree but the opposition is growing. The continuous usage of special powers has been opposed by Minister Morgna while Chief Justice Hawker has argued that the security situation hasn't fully resolved and is demanding an extension to fully stabilise the country. Should we extend or end the emergency?

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Extend It**
	+ Sollist +2
	+ Democratic -2
	+ Malenyevism -1
	+ Capitalist -1
* Revoke It
	+ Leads to a Supreme Court ruling, might want to keep the Old Guard happy if you want to continue your emergency powers!

#### Economic Investment Project

During turn 6, you decide which investment projects to start.

Description: The Ministry of Economy has put forward four bold plans for investment projects with each aiming to solve different issues ranging from production to infrastructure. The four available investments are: Benfi International Airport, Morna Sea Port, Conriat Industrial Zone and Sarna Agricultural Zone. [-2 Government Budget]

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Benfi International Airport**
	+ Government Budget -2
* **Conriat Industrial Zone**
	+ Government Budget -2
* **Morna Port**
	+ Government Budget -2
	+ Economy (Lorren) +1
* **Sarna Agricultural Zone**
	+ Government Budget -2
	+ Economy (Bergia) +1
* **Don't Invest**
	+ Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn06\_Megaproject\_NoInvestment* to true

#### Lobbying Effort in Assembly (optional)

During turn 6, you can decide to lobby MP to sway votes.

Description: Chief Strategist Lucian Galade has prepared a well-planned lobbying effort in the parliament which would specifically sway on the fence MP's for the upcoming constitution vote. The plan includes lavish parties, gifts and even some political favours. Should we go ahead with the plan?

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Spend money to sway MPs**
	+ Personal Wealth -1
	+ Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn06\_Lobbying\_Bribe* to true
* **Spend generous amount of money to sway MPs**
	+ Personal Wealth -2
	+ Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn06\_Lobbying\_Bribe2* to true
* **Spend vast sums to sway MPs**
	+ Personal Wealth -4
	+ Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn06\_Lobbying\_Bribe3* to true
* **Don't bribe MPs**
	+ Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn06\_Lobbying\_DontBribe* to true

#### Award Company Contract (optional)

During turn 6, you can decide which company to award the new investment project to.

Description: The SSC, Underhall Construction and Taurus Holding companies have put forward their bids in the hopes of winning the government contract for the new ambitious investment project. Which company should we pick to lead the project?

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Underhall Construction**
	+ Government Budget -1
* **Taurus Holdings** (SuzVar.Taurus\_2ndProject\_Expensive)
	+ Government Budget -1
* **Tuarus Holdings** (SuzVar.Taurus\_2ndProject\_Cheaper)
	+ Possibility of getting it for free
* **SSC** (SuzVar.SSC\_2ndProject\_Expensive)
	+ Government Budget -1
* **SSC** (SuzVar.SSC\_2ndProject\_Cheaper)
	+ Possibility of getting it for free

#### Rumburg Whistleblower Arrives

During turn 7, you can decide to grant Asylum to a Rumburg agent

Description: A whistle-blower from the Rumburg Security Bureau has escaped to Sordland by crossing the border and turned himself to the authorities in Estord. Agent Chelston Hailstone has promised to reveal extremely sensitive information about the development of a weapons program. We can give refuge to him and risk antagonising Rumburg or send him back.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Grant asylum**
	+ Public Opinion -1
* **Sent agent back**
	+ Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn07\_RumburgWhistleblower\_DontGrantAsylum* to true
	+ Sets *JournalEntriesVar.Turn07\_RumburgWhistleblower\_TurnedHimBack* to true

#### Reach out to Justice Heron (optional)

During turn 7, you can reach out to Justice Heron to convince him to change his mind.

Description: The vote of the Supreme Court draws near and we need to sway justice Heron Garaci to maximise our chances of winning the vote for the new constitution. After the initial rejection we could bribe him, send Lucian or Nia to convince him to enter the negotiation table or outright ignore the justice.

This decision appears in Erlory.

* **Offer bribe**
	+ Personal Wealth -1
	+ Set *SuzVar.Enable\_HeronMeeting* to true
	+ Set *DecisionsVar.Turn07\_HeronMeeting\_OfferBribe* to true
* **Send Lucian** (Fails/Persuades)
	+ There are two different ways this can go with Lucian Galade. He can either persuade Heron Garaci or he will fail to do so.
	+ Fails:
		- Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn07\_HeronMeeting\_SendLucian\_Fail* to true
		- Sets *ReportsVar.Turn07\_Holsord\_HeronSentLucian* to true
		- Sets *GameCondition.Turn07\_A\_ConvinceHeron* to true
	+ Success:
		- Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn07\_HeronMeeting\_SendLucian\_Win* to true
		- Sets *SuzVar.Enable\_HeronMeeting* to true
* **Send Nia**
	+ According to the files, Nia can't fail.
	+ Set *ReportsVar.Turn07\_Holsord\_HeronSentNia* to true
	+ Set *GameCondition.Turn07\_A\_ConvinceHeron* to true (This is the same condition if Lucian Galade succeeds or if you Bribe Heron Garaci)
* **Ignore**
	+ Sets *DecisionsVar.Turn07\_HeronMeeting\_Ignore* to true
	+ Sets *GameCondition.Turn07\_A\_ConvinceHeron* to true

#### Scholarship Program Proposal (optional)

During turn 8, have a proposal for a large scholarship program.

Description: A large volume scholarship program is proposed by Lucian to improve the conditions for the less fortunate students. The Rayne Scholarship will cover most if not all expenses for an estimated 50.000 students at or below the poverty line.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Start scholarship program**
	+ Government Budget -1
	+ Public Opinion +2
* **Don't Start Scholarship program**

#### Sordish League of Women Donation (optional)

During turn 8, you can donate to the Sordish League of Women

Description: The most influential women's rights NGO: the Sordish League of Women is organising a massive fundraising campaign to raise awareness in Sordish society and has reached out to us personally for private donations.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Donate a hefty sum**
	+ Personal Wealth -2
* **Donate**
	+ Personal Wealth -1
* **Don't Donate**

#### Vice President Selection (optional)

During turn 8, you select a new Vice President if you removed Petr Vectern during the scandle.

Description: The Vice President position remains vacant after the events of the scandal and has to be filled by a capable person that the administration and party can trust. Several options have been laid out by the cabinet and we need to make a decision immediately.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Pick Lucian**
* **Pick Albin**
* **Pick Gloria**

#### Buy Iron Lung (optional)

During turn 8, you can buy iron lung equipment to keep people alive. This can be avoided by funding your health services and vaccinating people.

Description: The dangerous epidemic in the Bergia region has displayed the weaknesses in our health system. As more and more patients are falling to polio it is becoming clear that without a massive batch of new iron lungs the patients will be left to die.

This decision appears in Ribel.

* **Buy iron lung equipment**
	+ Government Budget -1
	+ Public Opinion +1
	+ Malenyevism +1
	+ Capitalist -1
* Don't Buy
	+ Public Opinion -1

#### Healthcare Spending (optional)

During turn 8, there maybe a lot of money left over from healthcare if you funded them properly.

Description: There is a significant budget left in the Ministry of Health that we can spend on several different programs in order to improve healthcare in Sordland further. Funds could be used to create a medical scholarship, build a state of the art medical school, give free eye tests or dental care.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Start Medicial Scholarship**
	+ Public Opinion +1
	+ Economy +1
* Build state of the art medical school
	+ Public Opinion +1
	+ Economy +1
* Give free eye tests
	+ Public Opinion +3
	+ Malenyevism +1
	+ Capitalist -1
* Give free dental care
	+ Public Opinion +3
	+ Malenyevism +1
	+ Capitalist -1
* Don't Spend
	+ Government Spending +1
	+ Public Opinion -1

#### Aschraf Anniversary Request (optional)

During turn 8, there is a request to hold the Aschraf Anniversary remembrance has been made.

Description: Bludish NGO's and Labour Union of Sordland have co-signed a request to hold the Aschraf Anniversary remembrance in Erzaren regardless of the emergency suspension on the right to peaceful protest. We could allow this as an exception or forbid it.

This decision appears in Erzaren.

* Allow
	+ Public Opinion -2
	+ Bludish Opinion +2
* Don't Allow
	+ Public Opinion +2
	+ Bludish Opinion -5

#### Support Aschraf Anniversary? (optional)

During turn 8, there is a request to hold the Aschraf Anniversary remembrance has been made.

Description: The remembrance rally of the Aschraf anniversary is about to begin in Erzaren. The Bludish movement is holding their largest rally yet to display their demands and strength. The administration can go to Erzaren to support the event with or without an armored convoy or not attend it at all.

This decision appears in Erzaren.

* Attend to support
* Attend with armored convoy
* Don't go
	+ Public Opinion +1
	+ Bludish Opinion -1

#### Industrial Expansion (optional)

During turn 8, you are presented with several programs to improve industrial capacity

Description: Minister Holl and Manger have prepared a massive industrial expansion plan that could support several key industries in the country through state investments. Sordland could become much more competitive and a hub for new industries with this initiative.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Expand agricultural industry**
	+ Government Budget -2
	+ Bludish Opinion +2
	+ Economy (Bergia) +1
* **Expand automotive industry**
	+ Government Budget -2
	+ Public Opinion +1
	+ Economy (Lorren) +1
* **Expand electronics industry**
	+ Government Budget -2
	+ Public Opinion +1
* **Expand Military Industry**
	+ Government Budget -3 OR -2
	+ Public Opinion +1
* **Don't Expand**

#### Extend Emergency (optional)

During turn 8, if you are still in a state of emergency, you may further extend it.

Description: In light of the recent events in the country, should the emergency be extended further to improve stability or be revoked?

This decision appears in Holsord.

* Extend emergency
	+ Public Opinion -2
	+ Bludish Opinion -1
* Revoke emergency
	+ Public Opinion +1
	+ Removes policies that came with the emergency

#### Fund Political Youth Group (optional)

During turn 9, you can fund your a political youth group.

The possibility of funding a political youth group has arisen. This could serve us to extend our ideological reach and even boost our election efforts. The Presidency would privately funnel a large amount of government funds to the youth wing in exchange for loyalty and support.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* Fund the Red Youth
	+ Government Budget -2
	+ Public Opinion +1
	+ Bludish Opinion +1
	+ Sollist -1
	+ Democratic -1
	+ Malenyevism+1
* Fund Young Sords
	+ Government Budget -2
	+ Public Opinion +2
	+ Bludish Opinion -1
	+ Sollist +1
	+ Democratic -2
	+ Malenyevism -1
* Don't Fund

#### Rumburg Reparations Proposal (optional)

During turn 9, you pay reparations to Rumburg to avoid a war.

Description: The Queen of Rumburg Beatrice Livingston demands reparations to be paid by Sordland for the 15-Day War that occurred in 1870. The Foreign Ministry sees a realistic potential for a lasting peace between Sordland and Rumburg if these reparations are paid.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Pay reparations**
	+ Government Budget -2
	+ Economy +1
	+ Public Opinion -3
* **Don't pay reparations**

#### Petr Vectern's Funeral (optional)

During turn 9, you can attend former Petr Vectern funeral. This only happens if you blame Petr for the scandle with your secretary, he will commit suicide.

Description: The ex-Vice President Petr Vectern has unfortunately passed away. Preparations are being made and his body is being readied for the final journey. The state can choose to honor his services to the nation with a state funeral or arrange a regular one.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Arrange state funeral**
* **Arrange regular funeral**

#### Rayne 57' Campaign Advertisement (optional)

During turn 9, you can fund your election campaign if you have enough personal wealth (2)

Description: The election of 1957 is approaching fast and a massive election campaign effort is taking shape. The public campaign funds available to the party are covering most of the costs but we could put our own funds to increase the chances of victory. Different scale advertisement campaigns for the Rayne 1957 bid can be enacted.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Large-Scale ad campaign**
	+ Personal Wealth -6
* **Medium-Scale ad campaign**
	+ Personal Wealth -4
* **Small-scale ad campaign**
	+ Personal Wealth -2
* **Don't Spend**

#### Move Personal Wealth to Kyrute (optional)

During turn 10, you can move your money around... quietly...

Description: My future in Sordland is in doubt. It may be the right time to diversify my resources by keeping my money reserves safely abroad in the case of an unexpected departure.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Move**
* **Don't Move**

#### Main Focus of Our Next Term (optional)

During turn 10, you can pick where Sordland goes from where you left it.

Description: The time has come to decide on the main focus of our next term. Once again, we will have to determine the way forward for Sordland.

This decision appears in Holsord.

* **Healthcare**
* **Education**
* **Security**
* **Military**