Dialogues

At the beginning of each turn, your Agents, Scientists, Spouse and your leadership (country) can ask you certain questions. Your answer might greatly impact the status of the agent itself, your relationship with your nation and other nations, etc.

### Agent dialogues

* [YOUR\_TITLE], your latest Sigma discoveries have **stimulated my creativity**. ... Do you have any suggestions?
	+ Send funds to our division = improves the relationship with your government
	+ Grease the palm of our diplomatic relations = improves relationship with all other nations by +10%
	+ We could open a shared account = ???
* (Noble) [YOUR\_TITLE], it happens that I've got a **high-level contact** in the United States, my home country. If you wish, I can spend a few days with them to improve our diplomatic relations.
	+ Yes
	+ No = no changes
* (Anonymous): - [YOUR\_TITLE], I've got a problem. As you know, **no one knows my real identity**. A lucky hacker managed to build up a dossier on me ... What should I do?
	+ I'll take care of it = -8% relations leadership (your country), the Agent gets Ghost trait.
	+ Take care of it = Agent is unavailable for 3 days
	+ Too bad = Agent loses the Anonymous trait.
* (Pacifist): [YOUR\_TITLE], my country [COUNTRY] is going through a difficult period that could lead to civil war, I'm worried. I'd like to take a few days to visit ...
	+ Yes = +8% relationship with [COUNTRY], -5 minutes Doomsday clock, Agent unavailable for 5 days
	+ No = [COUNTRY] is now on Alert (alert level rises)
* [YOUR\_TITLE], I'd like to request permission to see [SCIENTIST] again. I need to maintain our relationship.
	+ Go ahead = Agent gets the Pacifist trait, Agent unavailable 3 days
	+ It's pointless = Agent gets Bloodthirsty trait, Agent loses Pacifist trait if they had it
* (Bloodthirsty): [YOUR\_TITLE], I know you have an enemy agent in detention. ... Do you want me to work them over?
	+ Yes. = Enemy Spy (agent) died, own Agent gets teleported to home country, +1 minute Doomsday clock, +8% [COUNTRY] alert level
	+ No. =
* [YOUR\_TITLE], Working on Sigma Theory makes me nervous. ...
	+ Take a break = Scientist unavailable for 5 days
	+ Keep at it
	+ Threaten
* (Patriot): - [YOUR\_TITLE], as you know, I still have connections with my home country, [COUNTRY], and they've entrusted me with an investigation. ...
	+ Go ahead. = +10% relations [COUNTRY], Agent unavailable 5 days
	+ You've got 2 days. = Agent loses Patriot trait
	+ Out of the question. = Agent gets the Temperamental trait
* (Double K, Mystery) [YOUR\_TITLE], outside of my current missions, I've managed to put together a file of compromising information on the Sigma head in [COUNTRY]. I've got proof ...
	+ Destroy the file = +15% relations [COUNTRY], Agent gets the Temperamental trait
	+ Reveal the dossier = "[COUNTRY] is now on alert"
	+ Send the dossier to the [COUNTRY] government = +15% relations [COUNTRY], "Perfect. We'll work well together"
* (Aiekillu, who is Hacker, Methodical, Negotiator, High-profile) [YOUR\_TITLE], please accept my apologies, but I need a few days to deal with some urgent business. I know this will impact your strategy, so I would like to suggest that I be replaced with a reliable agent I know.
	+ No, I'll wait for you to return = +1 Intellect, Agent unavailable for 5 days
	+ I agree with your suggestion
	+ I don't agree with either option
* (Shiva who is Bloodthirsty, Anvil, Nag) [YOUR\_TITLE], your agent [AGENT] has brutally murdered a citizen of my country. They're calling it self-defense, but we know better. ...
	+ We will extradite the agent = +15% relations [COUNTRY], [AGENT] gets Detained (arrested) in [COUNTRY], [AGENT] gets an arrest warrant in [COUNTRY] (relevant if/after they get out)
	+ No = -15% relations [COUNTRY], [AGENT] gets arrest warrant in [COUNTRY]
	+ We will charge the agent here = [AGENT] (Shiva) unavailable 6 days
* (88888888, who is Stubborn, Loyal) [YOUR\_TITLE], your agent [AGENT] has failed to adhere to security and identification procedures.
	+ Dismiss [AGENT] = +15% relations leadership, [AGENT] starts working for another [COUNTRY], another [COUNTRY] gets 50% of research
	+ Eliminate [AGENT] = [AGENT] is killed immediately
	+ I trust [AGENT] = [AGENT] loses the Stubborn trait, another [COUNTRY] gets 50% of research
* (Bloodthirsty) [YOUR\_TITLE], I've successfully tailed agent from the Chinese Sigma division. I could take them out completely, but there could be some collateral damage.
	+ Ok = +1 minute Doomsday Clock
	+ No. = -1 minute Doomsday Clock

### Scientist dialogues

* Director, I've got a problem. ... some experiments I carried out in the past...
	+ Their opinion is unimportant
	+ I'll take care of it = +1 minute Doomsday Clock
	+ Work hard and there won't be any article. = "Thank you."
* Director, an international environmental symposium will be taking place tomorrow in Turkey.
	+ OK = [SCIENTIST] leaves, -3 minutes Doomsday clock
	+ OK, but you'll be escorted = -1 minute Doomsday clock, a randomly chosen Agent is unavailable for 2 days
	+ Do it over the internet = disappointment dialogue, but no obvious immediate consequences
* Director, I need somewhere **with no living things**, around the size of a city, to continue my research
	+ We'll do it = -10% relations with your leadership, +71..94% "science results" (it's unclear from the game what that means exactly)
	+ OK, but in an enemy country = -10% relations with a random Country, 50-100% "research results"
	+ Let's do it secretly in Antarctica = -3% relations leadership, -3% relations ALL countries, 95% "research results"
* Director. Our Sigma division needs the rare metal scandium to build a next-generation computer chip. ...
	+ Let's work together. = +10% relations [COUNTRY], +10% relations leadership, "We've received 50-92% research results", "this means that our scientists will be shared with [COUNTRY]"
	+ Steal it. = -10% relations [COUNTRY]
	+ No way. = [SCIENTIST] unavailable for 10 days
* Director, your security personnel have confiscated the drugs I had for personal use. It's a heroin derivative I use to improve my performance. I'm in withdrawal. Give it back. ...
	+ Go ahead, take your double dose = scientist dies, +50% "research results"
	+ Out of the question = scientist gets Heartbroken trait
	+ Share the drug with the team = 2 scientists die, +3 minutes Doomsday Clock, +100% research
* [YOUR\_TITLE], I need 5 human test subjects for my research
	+ Find test subjects, whatever the cost = +1 minute Doomsday clock
	+ Find volunteers and explain the danger = -3% relations leadership (your country)
	+ No way. = -1 minute Doomsday Clock, [SCIENTIST] refusing to work for 6 days

### Spouse dialogues

* [YOUR\_NAME], I heard you were assigned as head of the Sigma division. Please accept my congratulations
	+ Thank you, [SPOUSE\_NAME]. Your love and support get me through my missions = +5 relationship Spouse
	+ I know you, [SPOUSE\_NAME]. I'll do my best ... but I'm going to need your help in return = +5% relations leadership
	+ I know it annoys you = no change
* [YOUR\_NAME], I have a favor to ask. We think that a large corporation is dumping radioactive waste in [COUNTRY]. Can you send a surveillance drone ...
	+ Consider it done. = +5% relations Spouse, Surveillance drone goes to [COUNTRY] (nothing if already there)
	+ I'll check with my superiors.
	+ I can't, the lives of my agents are at stake.
* [YOUR\_NAME], your Sigma centre has showed us some interim results. ... Perhaps it would be better to keep this secret for a little longer... what do you think?
	+ - That seems wise = +7 minutes Doomsday Clock, +5% relationship Spouse
	+ - I'll give you 2 months = +1 minute to The Doomsday Clock
	+ - Do what you want = (? confirm) +7 minutes Doomsday Clock, +5% romantic relationship (Spouse)
* [YOUR\_NAME], we are putting pressure on [COUNTRY] through the UN to put a stop to their experiments on new energy sources.
	+ I understand the issues. I agree. = -25% relations [COUNTRY], +1 minute Doomsday Clock, +5% relationship Spouse
	+ I'll do it as a favor to you = -25% relations with [COUNTRY], +10% relations leadership (your country)
	+ It's against the greater good.
* I need your help, [YOUR\_NAME]. I'm in [COUNTRY]. A local operative tried to kill me and I had to defend myself.
	+ I'll send you an agent who'll clean it up = +5% relationship Spouse, random Agent unavailable 6 days
	+ I'll ask my superiors and send you a diplomatic escort. = -10% relationship leadership (your country), +5% relationship spouse
	+ You're higher up than me and you don't have a solution?
* [YOUR\_NAME], I hate to say this, but I need you. We're negotiating an energy agreement ...
	+ That's fine... = +5% relationship spouse, 7 days unavailable Scientist (likely your best or first one)
	+ OK, but I'm counting on your support.
	+ I have another project for [SCIENTIST] which could mean life or death of our citizens. = -10% relationship spouse
* [YOUR\_NAME], I'll do it before your calendar reminds you. Today is the anniversary of the first time we met ...
	+ [Suggest a dinner date] = -15% relations leadership (your country), +5% relationship spouse
	+ [Have some flowers delivered] = no change
	+ [Do nothing]
* [YOUR\_NAME]... I'm holding a public conference today. I've received death threats following your recent...
	+ My agent is on the way = +5% relationship Spouse, random agent unavailable 5 days
	+ My agents are on missions = -10% relationship Spouse
	+ [Lie] No problem, I'll send my agent ASAP.
* [YOUR\_NAME], I need your agent, [AGENT] for the whole day tomorrow. ...
	+ With pleasure = +5% relationship Spouse, [AGENT] unavailable 3 days
	+ That's fine = +5% relationship Spouse, [AGENT] unavailable 3 days
	+ I'm not your lackey
* [YOUR\_NAME], we have been negotiating with [COUNTRY] for 5 years to establish a unique industrial partnership. ...
	+ No problem. I wish you good luck with your project. = +5% relationship Spouse, [COUNTRY] gets 50% "of your research"
	+ OK, but they need to give us something in return.
	+ I don't give away military secrets. = -5% relationship Spouse
* I need your help, [YOUR\_NAME]. Right in the middle of negotiations with [COUNTRY], someone stole my diplomatic case. It contains a key document on our energy strategy.
	+ I'll send you my best agent.
	+ I'll send you a drone. = +5% relationship Spouse
	+ I'm not here to fix your mistakes.

### Leadership dialogues

* [YOUR\_TITLE], in a few seconds I'm going to pass you over to the national radio station ... What do you say to that?
	+ It's either our enemies or us = -5% relations leadership, +2 minutes Doomsday Clock
	+ It really is very complicated = -15% relations leadership
	+ We're doomed = +3 minutes Doomsday Clock
* We're taking part in an international diplomatic summit to ease tensions. But it's turning into a disaster. ...
	+ OK. Our secrets in exchange for peace. = +10% relations ALL countries, ALL countries get 40% of "the results of our research", +20% relations leadership, -2 minutes Doomsday Clock
	+ No, our secrets belong to us. = -20% relations leadership
	+ Our secrets are our weapons. = +5 minutes to Doomsday clock
* [YOUR\_TITLE], you've classified your Sigma work as Confidential. ... signed an international treaty ...
	+ Honor our commitments. = ALL countries get 100% "results of our research", +25% relations leadership, -2 minutes Doomsday Clock
	+ It must be quid-pro-quo. = -5% relations leadership (your country)
	+ This treaty means nothing. = -15% relations leadership (your country)
* I'm contacting you personally. We're all a little concerned. I've read your file. ...
	+ I want our country to be the most powerful in the world = +15% relations leadership, +1 minute Doomsday Clock
	+ To bring peace to all = -5% relations leadership, -2 minutes Doomsday clock
	+ To avoid the worst = no changes
* [YOUR\_TITLE], my superiors have some questions for you and I admit that I share their misgivings. ...
	+ I could give you money. = +10% relations leadership, +5 minutes Doomsday clock
	+ Remember that we are a weapon. = -5% relations leadership (your country), -1 minute Doomsday Clock
	+ Getting rid of us would be your downfall. = -10% relations leadership (your country), -1 minute Doomsday Clock
* I didn't really understand the importance of the Sigma project, ... But can we afford it?
	+ Sign an agreement with the [COUNTRY] = +15% relations [COUNTRY], [COUNTRY] gets 40% research results, +15% relations leadership, -1 minute Doomsday Clock
	+ No, we must keep our secrets. = -15% relations leadership (your Country)
* [YOUR\_TITLE]. I represent a party that is interested in some of your Sigma research. ...
	+ I agree to this exchange. = ALL countries get 40% of "research results", +30% relations leadership
	+ Okay, for old research.
	+ Absolutely not. = -15% relations leadership (your country)
* [YOUR\_TITLE], [COUNTRY] poses a clear and present danger. We think they're preparing an attack against us.
	+ No; I won't be the instigator for a war. = -25% relations leadership (your country), -5 minutes Doomsday Clock
	+ Of course, I will comply with your request. = +50% relations leadership (your country)
	+ Expose them to the press.
* [YOUR\_TITLE], we are facing a serious crisis of civil disorder. ... What will you do to address this?
	+ Tell the public the hard truth: there is no such thing as a miracle = -20% relations leadership (your country), -2 minutes Doomsday Clock
	+ Tell them what they want to hear
	+ Crush the insurrection with all necessary force = relations ALL countries -5%, relations leadership +20%
* [YOUR\_TITLE]. We're happy with your course of action. Personally, I'm organizing a small gathering ...
	+ With pleasure. = +20% relations leadership, random [SCIENTIST] does not work for 3 days (was a Genius)
	+ We don't have time. = -20% relations leadership
	+ You make me ashamed. = -10% relations leadership, -1 minute Doomsday Clock