England
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"We should remain on friendly terms with our neighbors to promote trade and commerce!"
"No! We must remove all opposition from the island to protect our citizens!"
A debate was raging between the various ministers and advisors of the king, whether or not to invade Scotland to the north. The arguing had gone on for hours, and it appeared to have no end in sight.
"With the Military Institute complete, we have a much better trained army and better educated generals! Let us use this advantage while it lasts!"
"Let's use that advantage for our defense instead while we build our nation's standards of living!"
"The Scottish army is weak now, it may not be later! We must destroy them while the opprotunity awaits us!"
"We live on an island! Let us eliminate all threats on our home island and then build a mighty fleet to rule the seas!"
"Let us use our resources to build up our economy and culture instead of fighting wars, and to build our prestige in Europe!"
"By destroying Scotland, we'll gain prestige and culture in Europe too!"
"Yogurt has cultures!"
All the other advisiors in unicen: "What the...?"
Suddenly King John walked in the room. "Shut Up! It's 2 in the morning. Can't a man get some sleep around here? Anyway, I'll make the decision myself, without the input of any of you arguing fools."
ORDERS:
*Begin economy upgrade from poor (+3) to depression (+4). (1/2 complete)
*Invade Scotland with 500 men. Also blockade the coast with our navy.
*Leave 200 men in England to defend it, and leave 100 in the Ireland colony for defense.
*Save up our gold for this turn.