MoFA - Spotlight Discussion #14 - Greece

Now that we have officially been dragged into that little skirmish down south (you know, the war with just about everybody against the Egyptians...), we should look more closely at one of those southern nations. The spotlight turns towards Greece. The Greeks are considered both Commercial and Scientific. Their unique unit (Hoplite) is one of the more formidable defenders around, but is on the verge of obsolescence as Pikeman come into play. They are located at the extreme southeast of the continent.


Once again, the purpose of this discussion is to assist this ministry in developing a cohesive foreign policy towards our fellow civilizations. For simplicity's sake, I suggest we attempt to categorize our official policy in one of the following ways:

• Gracious Ally - These nations are considered our most trustworthy allies. All trades are generally accepted and sometimes gifts are exchanged. We would gladly come to this nation's aid in a time of need.
• Trading Partner - Practically all proposed deals are accepted. Alliances, MPPs, and Embargoes must be discussed in the forums prior to signing.
• Friend - Generally favorable opinion. Most trades are accepted unless not in our best interests. Alliances, MPPs, and Embargoes must be discussed in the forums prior to signing.
• Rival - Generally unfavorable opinion, but publicly treated as a Friend. Most trades are accepted unless not in our best interests. Alliances, MPPs, and Embargoes with this nation will not be accepted, and those against must be discussed in the forums prior to signing.
• Foe - Generally unliked. Technologies are not proferred to this nation and most trade deals would be rejected unless we clearly benefit more. Embargoes are our prefered weapon against these nations, and Alliances and MPPs against this nation must be discussed in the forums prior to signing.
• Hated Enemy - As the name implies, these nations would be our most hated enemies. No trades are offered or accepted. We would actively seek to establish Trade Embargoes against these nations whenever possible and all out war is preferred to peace.

I think they should be friends for the same reason as the Persians.

Friend.

Friend. Their on the opposite side of the world, as far as a civ can get from us. There UU is only barely useful (its basically a Pikeman wannabe) and hsitorically they are an even-tempered Civ (agression level 3). They don't pose a threat at all, so why shouldn't we treat them kindly?

Friends definitely.

Friend. Mabey even higher..

Friend - they usually don't cause any trouble. (I say usually, since I just played a game where they sneak-attacked my city).

Yeah, "usually" is the key word..... I just played a game and the Greeks nuked me for trying to extort their territory map.....

But still friend