Sordland/Strategy

**Welcome!** This article serves as the primary strategy page for Suzerain's main campaign. Information regarding certain events and other details will be explained in great detail. However, for all intents and purposes, think of this strategy guide as a reminder of what to look out for in Suzerain.

For a brief rundown on the game mechanics, please check out this guide. If you wish to follow a political path (i.e. A dictator or a Sordish reformist), please check out this guide.

## Bills

Bills are proposed laws made by the **Grand National Assembly**. These proposed bills will influence Sordland's future political direction, social agenda, economic direction, etc. For these bills to affect Sordland, however, they will have to go through your approval. As president, you are given the choice of vetoing or signing the bill into law.

A comprehensive list of major bills can be found here.

## Decrees

Regardless of whether or not you failed or succeeded in your reforms, you are given the choice to enact three presidential decrees (If you abolished decrees altogether, then you will not be able to enact decrees). **Decrees** are a stronger version of a bill, only held back by the approval of the Supreme Court (which can be bypassed by 'certain reforms').

A comprehensive list of decrees can be found here.

## Economy

**SITUATION:** After the recent market reforms and the recession, the country finds itself stuck between two different economic systems with indecision and turbulence, causing the population to demand a direction.

Sordland's economy is currently undergoing a recession which began during Ewald Alphonso's presidency. It is up to you to help Sordland recover (or let it burn, be our guest). After finishing the prologue, you are given the choice to pick your campaign promises. Regarding the state of the economy, you are given only two choices: **A market economy** or **a planned economy**. Both ways are viable for ending the recession, and consequently, have their pros and cons.

**Keep in mind that these campaign promises can be broken. Certain choices later in the game will allow you to deviate somewhat from your promised economy.**

### The First Megaproject

Following the first economic meeting with your ministers, you are presented with the choice of two megaprojects. These risky projects, which have become popular across the world, could become a boon to the failing economy. However, this could be skipped entirely and by doing so you will save some **Government Budget** **[GB]**.

**These are the two choices you are presented with:**

* First proposed during the Alphonso presidency, the existing **L-1 Railway would be upgraded into an electrified high-speed railway**, between Lachaven and Holsord. This direct connection with the two largest business hubs would significantly cut travel and improve logistics between the two large cities, and would indirectly affect the smaller cities within the connection such as Anrica and Gelsord.
	+ This project pleases business owners such as Walter Tusk and is supported by Symon Holl, Curtan Leste and Gus Manger.

* Proposals to extend the highway system into Agnland came into fruition via the H-3 Highway. The highway first begins in Lachaven, then entering Lenkurg and Arvory, before connecting into the Agnolian highway system. This highway would lead to stronger infrastructure within the region, which already suffers from weak infrastructure, and would lead to stronger economic ties with Agnolia.
	+ This project pleases the Agno-Sords, Agnolia, the Mayor of Arvory, and is supported by Lileas Graf.

Once you have chosen the megaproject you would wish to build, you will later choose which construction company will undertake the construction. For this, you are given three choices:

* **Taurus Holdings**: A relatively new construction company known for its innovative construction techniques. They also are known for their cheap price. However, their inexperience is apparent, only completing one project in Arcasia prior to this large undertaking.

* **Underhall Construction**: A giant real estate company responsible for many iconic Sordish buildings. However, they are known for their human rights abuses during construction. This one trait is responsible for their constructions finishing on time.

* **The Sordish State Corporation**: The state-owned company responsible for the construction of many public works within Sordland. Unfortunately, the SSC has since become slow and ineffective due to a lack of competition. But, one cannot question its experience in building projects.

**After that, your first megaproject will be under construction for a while.**

### The Energy Protection Act

[TBA]

[Co-invest with Rizia]

[Invest alone]

* Lower to 10%

* Remain at 20%

* Raise to 49%

* Repeal the EPA

### The Big Four

* Nedam Mining Group
* Heart of Sordland Conglomerate
* Sordish State Corporation
* Bergia Steel Corporation

### The Second Megaproject

* Morna Port
* Benfi International Airport
* Sarna Agricultural Zone
* Conriat Industrial Zone

### Synergies

Following the Amendment update, certain decisions you make and bills you sign will have an effect in boosting the regional economies of struggling regions and improving burgeoning industries of Sordland's cities.

**REGIONAL SYNERGIES**
- Agnolia Trade
- Tourism Act
 **Bergia** | Bergia: Economy Plummets | Bergia: New Major Hub for Trade and Agriculture | - Wehlen Trade
- Bergia Investment
- Expand Agricultural Industry
 **Gruni** | Gruni: Barely Maintains Growth | Gruni: Beacon of Success | - Tourism Act
- Gruni Investment
- Benfi Intl. Airport
 **Lorren** | Lorren: Rust Belt | Lorren: Major Trade Hub for Production and Energy | - Morna Port
- Lorren Investment
- L-1 Railway
- Valgsland Trade

### The Gruni Rural Development Investment

**PROPOSAL:** The Gruni Rural Development Investment is a proposal by Rural Development Minister Gus Manger to bolster Sordland's rural economies and secure the nation's food sustainability. The plan envisages a judicious allocation of resources to vitalize agricultural communities, fortify food security, and elevate the regional economy of Gruni. One potential strategy is the provision of subsidies for new farms, encouraging more players into the agricultural field. Alternatively, Manger proposes an investment in the mechanization of existing farms to improve productivity or the initiation of crop research to foster innovation.

Following the amendment update, Gus Manger provides the player with a choice of investing in Gruni. Gruni forms the agricultural backbone of Sordland...

#### Gus Manger's Deals

[Armadine Electronics stock purchase]

[Underhall investment]

[Giralt of Ribery's winehouse]

[Investment in FC Anrica]

## The Ministries

Within your administration, there are eight ministries with the responsibility of enacting your domestic agenda. Unfortunately over the years, funding for certain ministries have remained stagnant or even decreased, leading to a weakened institutions such as the police and especially health.

### Education

**SITUATION:** The once-praised public education system of the nation has suffered significant setbacks in the last decade. The lack of new schools, high student-to-teacher ratios, low teacher salaries, and even a lack of clasroom equipment in certain parts of the country cause massive divergencies in the public education system.

The Ministry of Education, led by Ciara Walda,

[Reform or Maintain education standards]

[Privatize or keep in state control]

[Evolutionary thought or creationism]

### Defense

**SITUATION:** The Sordish Armed Forces were the nation's most funded branch until the Alphonso government reduced the defense budget significantly. With the increase of saber-rattling threats looming in the north by Rumburg and a growing presence of superpowers in the region, the critical deterrence of the SAF matters more than ever.

The Ministry of Defense, led by Iosef Lancea,

[Improving military equipment]

[Conscription or Volunteer Army]

[Military Objectives]

[WAR WITH RUMBURG]

### Health

**SITUATION:** Sordland's health system and healthcare quality have stagnated due to administrative inefficiencies, increased service demand, and an increasing divide in service quality between urban and rural hospitals. The average life expectancy has dropped significantly, with issues such as maternity deaths and disease outbreaks.

The Ministry of Health, led by Paskal Beniwoll,

[Privatize or keep in state control]

[Polio outbreak]

[Extra funds (investments)]

### Law and Order

**SITUATION:** The recently culminating political tension between the different youth groups and socioeconomic pressures between multiple classes of society is increasting the issues of the law and enforcement systems. Police need help keeping up with increased crime rates. Simultaneously, judges in courts deal with an enormous growing backlog of legal cases.

The Ministry of Law and the Ministry of Interior, led by Nia Morgna and Lileas Graf respectively,

[Anti-Corruption Police]

[Secret State Police]

## Internal Affairs

Despite an inauspicious start, your term as president will be the most polarizing since the 1920s. Beginning with Bernard Circas' untimely death and the ensuing war between the Red Youth and the Young Sords, there is a small chance that it may all just blow up. As such, managing your domestic affairs will be important.

### The Oligarchs' Folly

The two main oligarchs you converse with are **Marcel Koronti** and **Walter Tusk**.

    **Marcel Koronti** is the eldest son of the media magnate **Konrath Koronti**, who has recently passed away. This results in Marcel inheriting the **Heart of Sordland Conglomerate** (**HOS**), Sordland's largest media corporation. This gives him reign over many news outlets, most notably the **Sordish Broadcasting Corporation** (**SBC**) and **Sordland Today**.

**Walter Tusk** is the spokesperson of the **Lotherberg Group**, succeeding **Konrath Koronti** after his death, the owner of Bergia Steel and the Ekonomists. Walter is the epitome of oligarch decadence and he is **straightforward with his corruption**. As the head of the Lotherberg Group, Tusk has various connections to positions of power (including the government), giving him reign to influence your administration as he pleases.

The two men will be at each others throats, hoping to get your support and to become the most powerful oligarch in Sordland, and by extension, the spokesperson of the Lotherberg Group.

### The Bludish Question

Ever since the conquest of Bergia, the question of what to do with the Bludish people remains a controversial topic.

People involved: Mansoun Leke, Frens Ricter, Fetih Ejall, Manoly Suheil, Remus Holstron, Kesaro Kibener, Orso Hawker, Ishval Ersen, Isabel Edmonds

#### The Special Zone of Bergia

[Amendment Update]

Lileas Graf and Nia Morgna discuss Phelix Bron's injustice.

* **Centralizing Bergia**

* **Bergian autonomy**

### Women's Rights

Monica Rayne, Curtan Leste and Ciara Walda

### The Vectern Scandal

Unfortunately, it will later be revealed that your secretary, Livia Suno, is **the Rumburgian spy**. This is further confirmed by the Rumburgian whistleblower, **Chelston Hailstone**, who recognizes her as **Ilana Vance**. This national security breach is only discovered due to Lucian's intelligence gathering. Petr Vectern, known for his womanizing habit, becomes a liability once it was found that she had been gathering information during Anton's second diplomatic visit.

#### Post-Vectern Scandal

Following the scandal, if Petr leaves office (willingly or *unwillingly*), you will be able to choose a new vice-president. You will be given three choices: **Lucian Galade, Gloria Tory, and Albin Clavin**, each having their own perks and pitfalls.

### One-on-One with Tuomas Sacker

[Essential for getting Rumburg kicked out of OMEC]

## Foreign Affairs

**SITUATION:** The global rivalries between capitalist Arcasia in the west, the monarchy of Rumburg to the north, and the communist United Contana in the east are intensifying. Sordland has the potential to align with others or lean towards neutrality.

[TBA]

### Rumburg

Rumburg has historically been Sordland's archenemy.