Dear FREE allies,
Welcome into the middle ages! We are thrilled to hear the good news of Feudalism… we were running short on ideas for repressing the masses
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We have begun reviewing your MAAP II proposal, and expect to have word back to you very soon.
(Also: we're sorry to hear about Azzaman333, and we send along our wishes for a speedy resolution of whatever hinders him. Until then, we look forward to working with Empiremaker.)
While we look over the MAAP II, there are 4 points we'd like to cover as soon as possible…
1) The Statue of Zeus
First of all, we just want to send along our personal assurances that the Statue of Zeus was built for purely defensive reasons, to help safeguard us from a potential Great Lighthouse powered attack by the Mounted Warriors of BABE. Rest assured, in the hands of The Council, these Ancient Cavalry are the agents of peace.
2) Trading Maps
We like the idea of trading maps with you, and are eager to do this. The most attractive proposal to us is the one Azzaman333 suggested before he had to leave – and that's trading our Territory map for your World map – as that will be a more equal revelation of exploring… but still sets a great benchmark for mutual trust as we reveal our lands to each other.
Of course, along with this trade, we would want a mutual agreement that neither team will trade their world map to any other team without the other team's consent. (As that would reveal the other's homeland)
3) Splitting Wonders
You raise a very interesting idea about splitting the wonders. We see great value in this proposal, as it will save duplication of effort and save our alliance any potential trouble or hard feelings over wonder races. We think this agreement should cover every wonder in the Middle Ages, even ones that no-one is likely to build, just so that we're in agreement without chance of hard feelings if the situation changes.
You mentioned four wonders that you viewed as particularly valuable in the MA, and as a show of goodwill, we'd like to agree to put three of those four on your side.
Here's our suggested division of the MA wonders…
Team FREE
- Sun Tzu
- Smith's Trading
- Magellan's Voyage
- JS Bach's Cathedral
- Shakespeare's Theatre
The Council
- Leo's Workshop
- Copernicus Observatory
- Sistine Chapel
- Newton's University
- Knight's Templar
What do you think? We're certainly open to negotiation on this.
As we mentioned before, Saber has showed an interest in trying to buy some knowledge since we have refused to trade with them. We think this is a good opportunity for both us for two reasons… #1) It would be a great tragedy if Saber is conquered by BABE, and it would become very hard for either of us to win. #2) We have a chance to make some gold for both us to help power our research in the early Middle Ages.
The first deal with Saber we'd like to propose is that we sell them Construction. As a part of this deal, we'd demand that Saber doesn't trade Construction to anyone else - or no deal.
If Saber agrees to our terms, we'd split the gold with you, putting 75 gold into your pocket!
(We know that Saber already knows other teams, though they have been coy about who – so we only have limited room to negotiate with them, or they'll likely go somewhere else to trade)
We hope you'll agree this is a good deal for both of us, and let us know if we can proceed.
(Please respond to this point in particular asap, as Saber likes to move quickly)
We look forward to hearing back from you!
To glory and bright future for both of us,
- General_W, speaking with the voice of the Council
for us, and just 75
I hope that's ok! 
(edit : Joke!)
