This thread should be used to bring to the attention of the foreign affairs ministry any issues regarding our relationships with other civilizations.

Foreign Affairs Minister: Eyrei

Foreign Affairs Deputy: FortyJ

Term 2 thread (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33270)

My congratulations to the both of you. It's really good to see you back in office eyrei.

My first question for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is how will we address future calls for war against our nieghbors, such as Japan? How will the F/A Ministry decide if it condones aggressive military action or stands against it?

Official City placement poll (part one) (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35394). Time is short so please vote as soon as possible if you wish to have your say!

Eyrei
Congratulations on your election. I'm glad to be working with you this term.

As head of the Cartographic Office, I'd like to remind you that you have been granted city naming rights. Please register your city name with the Cartographic Office (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34519).

Cyc: Personally, I wish to declare war on the Japanese within a few turns of our annexation of the Aztec lands. I will post a proposal for discussion in the next couple days to see what everyone else thinks.

FortyJ: I am happy to have you as a deputy. Please feel free to take any initiative you feel is necessary if I am absent or slow to respond to something. But, give me a chance to post my proposal that I mentioned above first. I should post it sometime tomorrow. Do keep in mind that I prefer to have all decisions made before the turn chat begins, if at all possible.

eyrei
I agree. Ideally, we should be posting polls and discussions for actions that would be taken at the turn chat following the one upcoming (ie. one week in advance). Of course, it won't always work that way, but we should try to avoid last minute decisions as much as possible.
In my humble opinion...

FortyJ is absolutely correct. We need to plan as far in advance as is reasonably possible. We won't be having any chats cut short for lack of instruction this term. ;)

Official City placement poll (part two) (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35462). This one deals with the city after next, and is a quick poll

Again, time is short so please vote as soon as possible if you wish to influence the end decision!

Discussion on "landbridge" city sites (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35487) has been posted in the Citizen's Forum.

I humbly ask FA on its opinon for a (another) war with america.

Originally posted by Stuck_As_a_Mac
I humbly ask FA on its opinon for a (another) war with america.

All will be addressed shortly. As soon as the server calms down I will post a proposal for discussion.;)

A discussion of long term foreign policy has been started here (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35511) .

A definitive poll regarding provincial borders (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35586) has been posted.

I have posted quick polls to decide where our next city will be placed (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35602) and where the city after that will be placed (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35605) also. Please vote in these polls as soon as possible if you wish to influence the final decision!

I have posted the run off poll for the province border definition issue (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35818). The choice is now down to two of FortyJ's proposals: "Capitol Province" & "Strictly Geographic 2". Please vote now to define the shape of our nation and the size of our Senate!

Kindly disregard. Knee-jerk reaction to the previous post. Wrong thread.

With Friends like these...
Generally speaking, we're not well liked by our neighbors. This is probably a result of our lack of embassies and our recent aggressive behavior towards Azteca.

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-510bc-report.jpg
Note: Who hired this advisor? Ask our soldiers on the front line about those Aztecs!

The Next Step
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-510bc-map.gif
With the Aztec war winding down, and with the prospect of another war with either Japan or America, we should start considering the idea of establishing a few embassies with some key nations. For example, if Japan is our next target, then we may wish to get friendly with Russia. Similarly, if we are to go after America, then perhaps we should befriend England and France.

Civ Embassy Diplomatic Status
England 40g Peace
France 55g Peace
Russia 71g Peace
Babylon 65g Peace
Persia 78g Peace
Zululand 68g Peace
Rome 56g Peace
Egypt 75g Peace
Greece 84g Peace
Azteca ~~~ WAR
America 38g Peace
Iriquois Nation 57g Peace
China 51g Peace
Japan 42g Peace
India 41g Peace

Japan
As we disovered recently, Japan's territory extends all the way to Azteca. However, it is now clear that they have at least two cities near the Aztec borders. Once the process of Aztec assimilation is complete, we will find ourselves with an unfriendly (and potentially aggressive) nation right on our borders!
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-510bc-japan.jpg

America
While America may not appear to be as much of an immediate threat as the Japanese, we do know a good bit about them because of their territory map. As the image below indicates, they not only have access to two sources of iron, but they also have access to horses as well.
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-510bc-america.jpg

Excellent job FortyJ!!!:goodjob: :goodjob: If I could give you a raise I would.

Anyway, I agree that we need to choose a couple of potential allies and go ahead and establish embassies. My first choices would be Russia and England, since they border civs that we will most likely war against soon.

Aside from the always suspicious sight of a grinning Shaka, that foreign advisor screen looks distinctly odd. Did you load up the save using PTW, FortyJ?

Yes Ek, I did.

I believe that the way the AI values certain tradeable items is different in PTW, so you might want to install a seperate copy for checking peace deals etc... Just a pointer in case you didn't already know that :)

Yeah, but I figured it wouldn't hurt for showing maps and such. And if the embassy costs are off by a little, we'd find out soon enough.

I have posted Quick Polls to decide the placement of the first (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35978), second (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35979) and third (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35981) cities during the upcoming November 8th turn chat. These polls have been set to remain open for 24 hours only, so please vote as soon as possible to ensure the cities are built in the right place at the right time!

I would like to know FA's opinion on who goes in what order, now that we have the world.

I will be gone from now until sometime Sunday afternoon due to a bachelor party in DC. FortyJ is in charge of the department until I get back.:)

Our armies are victorious! We have righteously pushed back the invasive Aztecs and claimed the lands that were rightfully ours to begin with. As part of their tribute to our victory, the Aztecs have provided us with a copy of their World Map.
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-490bc-map.gif

We currently have no embassies established in any nation. This adversely affects our reputation with our rivals and prevents us from signing diplomatic treaties such as military alliances. Unfortunately, our funds are currently limited, so we must prioritize our efforts.


Civ Embassy Diplomatic Status
England 40g Peace (Annoyed)
France 55g Peace (Annoyed)
Russia 68g Peace (Annoyed)
Babylon 64g Peace (Annoyed)
Persia 78g Peace (Annoyed)
Zululand 68g Peace (Cautious)
Rome 57g Peace (Annoyed)
Egypt 75g Peace (Cautious)
Greece 84g Peace (Annoyed)
Azteca 27g Peace (Furious)
America 38g Peace (Annoyed)
Iriquois Nation 57g Peace (Annoyed)
China 51g Peace (Annoyed)
Japan 40g Peace (Annoyed)
India 41g Peace (Annoyed)


As you can see, our reputation is severely lacking, and if we are to survive the next conflict, it may benefit us to have a friend or two.

I will be posting some discussion threads concerning our next course of action. Everyone is encouraged to speak their peace, or forever remain silent. ;)

FortyJ, I love these visual summaries. Excellent work, and I thank you for the effort.

I would like embassies in America and Japan straight away. If either of them gets uppity while we are preparing for war we will be able to quickly bring in the other on our side to prevent fighting a 2 front war. In fact, when we do go back to war it would be a good idea to renegotiate peace with the civ we are not targetting beforehand as it will reduce the chance of that civ being recruited. We need embassies for either of those.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has posted an informational poll regarding the establishment of embassies (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36142).

All citizens are encouraged to participate.

40J, As I said before in the Embassy Poll, We should build embassies in Nations that do not pose a significant threat to Fanatika. We should also use the embassies as our tools for keeping the peace with the nations. We dont want a war on three fronts and we need to prevent that from happening.

Agreed. I would like to see embassies in all nations so that we can make allies as needed in the event of any unforeseen agression against us.

Please cast your department vote in the Judge Advocate Confirmation (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36164) Council Vote.

I have made my decision on appointees for the 2 planned Provincial Governor positions. donsig will be presented as Governor of the SouthWest Province and Cyc will be presented as Governor of the SouthEast Province. Many factors went into these decisions including the citizen feedback poll, my personal experience working with them on various projects and a mandate to get and keep both of them in official office.

FionnMcCumhall will be named to the Northern Province as soon as that province has another city. My personal feeling is that must happen very quickly. It is seriously underdeveloped and within the Capital's reduced corruption range.

All Department Leaders should respond to these 2 polls:
Confirmation for donsig to SouthWest Province (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36190)
Confirmation of Cyc to SouthEast Province (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36191)

As you are undoubtedly aware, I posted three Spotlight Discussions over the weekend, in hopes of assisting us in develpoping a cohesive foreign policy consistent with the wishes of our citizenry.

As of the time of this posting, I feel confident to report that the people believe we should be acting as follows:

Civ Emb Diplomatic Status Policy
Azteca (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36306) 27g Peace (Furious) Foe / Enemy
America (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36181) 38g Peace (Annoyed) Rival
Japan (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36180) 40g Peace (Annoyed) Foe

While I personally do not agree with our policy towards Azteca, the opinion of the people is fairly clear. Based on this information, I concluded that Japan represented our greatest threat at this time. I therefore have posted two additional spotlight discussions on Babylon (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36372) and India (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36373) to assist us in our planning.

I have also posted an informational poll concerning the establishment of embassies (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36142). Considering all available information, I would suggest that we lobby for the establishment of embassies in all nations, but especially in America, Japan, Babylon, India, England and France. Of course, this may change based on any additional responses between now and the turn chat.

Polls have been posted regarding the establishment of embassies with England (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36413) , Japan (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36414) and America (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36415) .

Once again, here is the Foreign Policy summary for your review, now including the latest spotlight discussion info.

Civ Emb Diplomatic Status Policy
England 40g Peace (Annoyed)
France 55g Peace (Annoyed)
Russia 68g Peace (Annoyed)
Babylon (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36372) 64g Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Persia 78g Peace (Annoyed)
Zululand 68g Peace (Cautious)
Rome 57g Peace (Annoyed)
Egypt 75g Peace (Cautious)
Greece 84g Peace (Annoyed)
Azteca (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36306) 27g Peace (Furious) Foe / Enemy
America (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36181) 38g Peace (Annoyed) Rival
Iriquois Nation 57g Peace (Annoyed)
China 51g Peace (Annoyed)
Japan (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36180) 40g Peace (Annoyed) Foe
India (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36373) 41g Peace (Annoyed) Friend

I implore you to petition the DP to establish embassies with all civilizations as they will only improve our relations with them, possibly making it easier for us to trade and call on them for assistance if needed.

Please make a standard for our in chat response to pop up demands. We are losing a fortune paying these extortionists and lack FA instructions for guidance during the chats.

War has broken out in the South!
The English and Persians have united against the Egyptians! Our ambassador in London informed us of this amazing turn of events just recently.

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-270bc-report.jpg

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-270bc-map.gif

Elsewhere around the world, people are still not too happy to see us coming. We must do something to turn some of our neighbors into friends.


Civ Emb Diplomatic Status Policy
England Yes Peace (Cautious)
France 52g Peace (Annoyed)
Russia (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36607) 69g Peace (Annoyed)
Babylon (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36372) 105g Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Persia 80g Peace (Annoyed)
Zululand 66g Peace (Annoyed)
Rome 57g Peace (Annoyed)
Egypt 77g Peace (Annoyed)
Greece 86g Peace (Annoyed)
Azteca (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36306) 28g Peace (Furious) Foe / Enemy
America (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36181) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Rival
Iriquois Nation (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36606) 56g Peace (Annoyed)
China 51g Peace (Annoyed)
Japan (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36180) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Foe / Enemy
India (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36373) 43g Peace (Annoyed) Friend

I will not really be absent, but I will not have time to perform my duties for the next few days (until Sunday). I am therefore placing the Foreign Affairs Ministry in the hands of my very capable deputy once again. He will likely be asked to make some very key decisions before, and possibly during, this turn chat, so take note that I place full power and confidence in him.

*Gulp* ;)

I will do my best to fill your shoes during your absence. Tomorrow, I will be posting polls that will significantly impact our foreign policy and our actions during the upcoming turn chat. I encourage all citizens, even those RPGers that do not regularly participate in the non-RPG polls, to take part. We need all citizens to get involved!

Also, please voice your opinions in our spotlight discussions. The Iriquois Nation (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36606) and Russia (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36607) have been added and with tensions rising with Japan, we need to have a good idea of how we should act towards all our western neighbors.

I have decided to include a summary of Great Wonders in with my report. I'm not sure if it will prove helpful, but I am sure that it can't hurt. :)

Wonder Civ City
The Colossus Egypt Alexandria
The Great Library Fanatika Octavinium
The Great Lighthouse {Several Nations Competing}
The Great Wall China Shanghai
The Oracle Japan Kyoto
The Pyramids Babylon Babylon

Science Resignment:

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36704

Excellent work on the Turn Chat Instructions 40J. :goodjob:

Good job 40J :goodjob:

Not much change from the last report. We do, however, continue to discover more and more of the surrounding world...

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-250bc-map.gif

As we turn our attention to the west (specifically, Japan), the focus of this report is also on our western neighbors.

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-250bc-report.jpg

The other nations still continue to view us in a less than favorable light. We should agressively pursue some diplomatic agreements and trades, especially with our neighbors, in hopes of improving our relations with them.


Civ Emb Diplomatic Status Policy
England (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36681) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
France 52g Peace (Annoyed)
Russia (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36607) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Babylon (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36372) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Persia 80g Peace (Annoyed)
Zululand 66g Peace (Annoyed)
Rome 57g Peace (Annoyed)
Egypt 77g Peace (Annoyed)
Greece 86g Peace (Annoyed)
Azteca (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36306) 28g Peace (Furious) Foe / Enemy
America (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36181) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Rival
Iroquois (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36606) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
China (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36680) 51g Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Japan (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36180) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Foe
India (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36373) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Finally, here is the summary of World Wonders...

Wonder Civ City
The Colossus Egypt Alexandria
The Great Library Fanatika Octavinium
The Great Lighthouse {Several Nations Competing}
The Great Wall China Shanghai
The Oracle Japan Kyoto
The Pyramids Babylon Babylon

I would think an embassy with France should be a priority as far as embassies go.

France would be my next choice as well.

I have posted polls concerning the emergency building of a city to counter Denver (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37039) and the next city to be built in the NW area (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37014). Please vote ASAP if you wish to make your voice heard!

Here at the chat, we have found France woefully neglected in discussion and the polls. I feel an embassy with France should be a priority. Please spark a discussion and interest in France.

I recommend giving them Monotheism. There's no danger to us if they have it and it will impove our relations.

At the t/c, Shaitan requested that I make a post here requesting a discussion on gifting Monotheism to France.

Please place your department vote in the Council Vote to confirm Cyc as deputy of the Northern Province. (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37135)

Due to the illegal use of espionage by a citizen of Fanatika to spy on a Japanese city outside of the official game turn, the Chief Justice office has imposed these immediate steps to address the situation:

Chief Justice Actions

1) The use of the save file generated by Stuck as a Mac is strictly forbidden.

2) That file shall NOT be loaded to this site, nor shall the information gained from that espionage be discussed as part of plans for our nation.

Please see the Judicary thread for details.

Bill
Chief Justice

The Southern War Intensifies!
More nations are joining the call to arms against the Egyptians! Our ambassadors have reported that England has now added the dreaded Aztecs to their alliance against the Egyptians, and the Persians have brought Babylon into the fray. Egypt appears to be standing alone in this fight.

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-50bc-report.jpg

The English appear to be sending troops through Fanatikan waters en route to the Egyptian town of Lisht, located south of the Indian town of Ganges. Further south, the Persians have captured the Egyptian town of Pi-Ramesses. Although we have no reliable intelligence on the disposition of troops on either side, it appears that the Persians may be making a strong push towards the Egyptian capitol of Thebes.

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-50bc-map.gif

New Wonders to Behold
The people of Bavaria have construced a wonderful monument to honor the glorious conquest of the Aztecs. This Heroic Epic has already spawned new interest in military careers and will undoubtedly lead to many new Great Fanatikan Leaders.

Elsewhere, the Great Lighthouse has been completed in Greece and Persia has completed what they call the Hanging Gardens of Tarsus, reportedly an engineering masterpiece the likes of which we have never seen before.

Wonder Civ City
The Colossus Egypt Alexandria
The Great Library Fanatika Octavinium
The Great Lighthouse Greece Corinth
The Great Wall China Shanghai
The Hanging Gardens Persia Tarsus
The Oracle Japan Kyoto
The Pyramids Babylon Babylon
Sun Tzu's Art of War {Persia, Japan}
Poor Relations Persist
The world continues to view us unfavorably. Only America stands out as a friendly voice among the chorus of angry cries...

Civ Emb Diplomatic Status Policy
England (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36681) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
France (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37187) 54g Peace (Annoyed)
Russia (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36607) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Babylon (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36372) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Persia 80g Peace (Annoyed)
Zululand 68g Peace (Annoyed)
Rome 93g Peace (Annoyed)
Egypt (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37186) 79g Peace (Annoyed)
Greece 88g Peace (Annoyed)
Azteca (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36306) 28g Peace (Furious) Foe / Enemy
America (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36181) Yes Peace (Polite) Rival
Iroquois (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36606) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
China (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36680) 49g Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Japan (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36180) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Foe
India (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36373) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend

The poll to switch to Monarchy in the upcoming chat is overwhelmingly in favor. LINK (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37117). All Leaders and citizens should make plans with the knowledge that we will be entering anarchy en route to Monarchy during the next chat.

good job.. a lil to late to say this
im back

I would just like to alert FA that I have discovered both India and England will join our quest against Japan for the low cost of "The Republic". I feel this is a good idea, IMO.

The Republic has no units preq, so IMO it is safe to trade the Republic with other civs. BTW, you may want to check to se if it is ok with the Trade Leader ;).

Current Date: 50 AD
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-50ad-map.gif

War!
The Gem War has begun! We have emerged from our period of Anarchy with a new form of government and we now find ourselves at war with the dreaded Japanese. We have already begun the process of enlisting allies in our crusade to put an end to the Japanese expansion into our territory. Eyrei has posted a discussion thread (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37410) for determining the best course of action.
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-50ad-report1.jpg

The Great Southern War Rages On
More and more nations are joining the call to arms against the Egyptians and it seems to be taking its toll. The Persians have taken yet another Egyptian city (Pi-Ramesses) and the noose around the Egyptian capitol continues to tighten.
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-50ad-report2.jpg

World Attitude Unfazed
Despite our change to a more favorable type of government, the world still views us in a less than favorable light.
Civ Emb Diplomatic Status Policy
England (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36681) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
France (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37187) 56g Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Russia (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36607) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Babylon (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36372) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Persia 82g Peace (Annoyed)
Zululand (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37401) 69g Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Rome (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37403) 94g Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Egypt (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37186) 77g Peace (Annoyed) ???
Greece 153g Peace (Annoyed)
Azteca (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36306) 29g Peace (Furious) Foe / Enemy
America (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36181) Yes Peace (Polite) Rival
Iroquois (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36606) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend
China (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36680) 49g Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Japan (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36180) Yes War! (Annoyed) Enemy
India (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36373) Yes Peace (Annoyed) Friend

Wonders of the World
Wonder Civ City
The Colossus Egypt Alexandria
The Great Library Fanatika Octavinium
The Great Lighthouse Greece Corinth
The Great Wall China Shanghai
The Hanging Gardens Persia Tarsus
The Oracle Japan Kyoto
The Pyramids Babylon Babylon
Sun Tzu's Art of War {Russia, Babylon, Persia, Egypt, Iroquois, Japan}

Please cast your vote to confirm CivGeneral (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37604) as Provincial Governor of the newly defined and active far southwest province.

This will be a short one however, and our foreign affairs seem to be in order. I will be returning Sunday afternoon (EST), and should be able to attend the turn chat. As usual, FortyJ is fully in charge until I get back.

The World as we know it...
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-210ad-map.gif

Japanese towns fall to Fanatikan Forces
The Gem War has gone well thus far. We have already seized control of Izumo (now named Geisha), Sapporo (Kells) and Satsuma (Plexenburg), and our Swordsmen army is within striking distance of the Japanese capitol itself! Regretably, we have no intelligence as of yet as to the disposition of our allied forces presumably attacking the evil Japanese from the west while we continue our attack from the east and southeast.
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-210ad-report1.jpg

The Great Southern War
Fanatika has joined in the crusade against Egypt as the Great Souther War continues to escalate. In recent news, Persian forces have destroyed the Egyptian cities of Hieraconpolis and Abydos. Zulu forces have captured the cities of Al-Amarna and Avaris as well. The noose is tightening and rumor has it that Cleo's days are numbered.
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/foreign-210ad-report2.jpg

World Opinion now Mixed
Our recent alliances and other negotiations seem to have paid off. Many nations now have a more favorable opinion of us. We still lack embassies with a few nations and should consider establishing them as quickly as possible.

Also, Babylonian settlers encroaching on our territory has resulted in a recent shift in our attitude towards that nation. They have been downgraded from Friend to Rival!
Civ Emb Spy Diplomatic Status Policy
England (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36681) Yes No Peace (Cautious) Friend (vs Egypt)
France (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37187) 87 No Peace (Cautious) Friend
Russia (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36607) Yes No Peace (Polite) Friend (vs Japan)
Babylon (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36372) Yes No Peace (Polite) Rival (vs Japan)
Persia (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37712) 139 No Peace (Cautious)
Zululand (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37401) 115 No Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Rome (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37403) 93 No Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Egypt (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37186) No No War (Furious) ~~~
Greece (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37711) 154 No Peace (Annoyed)
Azteca (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36306) 30 No Peace (Furious) Foe / Enemy
America (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36181) Yes No Peace (Polite) Rival
Iroquois (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36606) Yes No Peace (Polite) Friend (vs Japan)
China (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36680) 50 No Peace (Annoyed) Friend
Japan (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36180) Yes No War (Furious) Enemy
India (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36373) Yes No Peace (Polite) Friend (vs Japan)

New Wonders under Construction
Wonder Civ City
The Pyramids Babylon Babylon
The Hanging Gardens Persia Tarsus
The Colossus Egypt Alexandria
The Great Lighthouse Greece Corinth
The Great Library Fanatika Octavinium
The Oracle Japan Kyoto
The Great Wall China Shanghai
Sun Tzu's Art of War {many nations...}
Sistine Chapel {Babylon, Greece, Iroquois}

I have posted a quick poll regarding rushing settlers to counter AI insurgency in the NW (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37883). Please vote ASAP if you wish to have your say on this issue! :goodjob:

Please cast your vote in the Council Vote to adopt PI tie-breaking standards (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37941).

Turn chat announcement

Octavian has already stated that he will be unable to act as DP at the coming TC, and I am not willing to start one at 3am. As such, I have decided that if I am the elected president come 00:01 GMT, I will be rescheduling the TC for 00:15am GMT, 2hours and 45 minutes earlier than currently scheduled. Since it will be sunday by that time I will arguably be within my rights to do so.

Term 4 thread (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?threadid=38009)