GalCiv4:Consequence Events Table
You murdered a hatchery
We have received a report that you chose to destroy some 'bugs' on planet {PLANETNAME}. That was one of our hatcheries! We will make you pay for this!
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| It seemed like a good idea at the time.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} will be troubled for awhile. |
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Using pods to enslave your own people
Our surveillance systems indicate that you forced sentient beings into pods on planet {PLANETNAME}. These pods have rendered them into a state of mindless servitude. Such actions challenge the very essence of sentience and sapience. Your actions will not go unnoticed.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| In our view, it was necessary.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} will deteriorate significantly. |
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Diplomatic Drug Catastrophe
Your encouragement of the consumption of this powerful drug on planet {PLANETNAME} has led to a tragic event. The family member of a prominent member of our civilization was exposed to its addictive nature, and their life was cut short. The gravity of this situation has been felt deeply within our diplomatic circles.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| We regret the unforeseen consequences.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} are in a precarious state. |
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Theft of the Cosmic Eye
You dared to steal the Cosmic Eye from planet {PLANETNAME}. That ancient Precursor relic was under our protection and vital for our navigational endeavors. Such brazen actions will have consequences.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| It held untapped potential for us.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} will remain strained for some time. |
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Massacre of the Larval Kin
On planet {PLANETNAME}, you unleashed sonic weapons, killing our larval cousins. Those were younglings of our insectoid civilization. Your actions have deeply disturbed us, and retribution is in the air.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| We perceived them as a threat.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} are now fraught with tension. |
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Marsupial Enslavement
You have taken the semi-intelligent marsupial creatures of planet {PLANETNAME} and forced them into slavery. These beings are cherished within our circles, and your actions have invoked our wrath.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| We saw potential for their strength.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} have been damaged. |
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Desecration Crystal Kin
On planet {PLANETNAME}, you slaughtered our kind -- the sentient crystals. Every shard broken is a life lost, a consciousness silenced. The echoes of this atrocity will reverberate through the universe, and our anguish is boundless.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| We were unaware of their sentience.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} are shattered, much like the crystals you destroyed. |
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Deadly Appetite
The addictive food that you started exporting from planet {PLANETNAME} has reached our populations.Its addictive properties have led to sickness and desperation among our people. This is an unforgivable act of negligence!
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| We didn't foresee these effects.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} are now severely strained due to this oversight. |
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Weakened the Fleshlings
While organic civilizations suffered due to the addictive food from {PLANETNAME}, we are very pleased with your plan to ruin organic lives. We thank you.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Oh. Yes. That was our evil plan all along.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} have increased. |
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Our citizen was injured
Your failure to address the leaking seals on planet {PLANETNAME} has directly led to severe damage to one of our kind. While you fleshlings may not see this as a problem, we will not forget it. This negligence is not acceptable, and it strains our relationship.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| We apologize for our oversight.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} are now compromised due to this negligence. |
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Underworld Gratitude
Your support of the black market on {PLANETNAME} hasn't gone unnoticed. Our agents thrive, and our profits surge. We value such partnerships.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| We recognize mutual benefits. That was totally our intention.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} have been significantly boosted due to this profitable association. |
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Our citizen was harmed on your planet
During our visit to your factory on {PLANETNAME}, one of our members was inadvertently deactivated due to the safety measures you removed. We question your judgment on this!
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| We deeply regret the oversight.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} have been strained due to this unfortunate incident. |
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Distinguished Visitor Injured
A cousin from one of our most respected families was injured while touring your factory on {PLANETNAME}, due to the safety measures you removed. This incident is gravely concerning to us!
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| We never intended harm to your kin.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} have deteriorated due to this grievous event. |
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Artemis: A Business Boom
Our trading partners on Artemis are singing praises of your leadership. The flourishing businesses on the planet are greatly benefiting our entrepreneurial ventures.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Prosperity through partnership is our aim.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} have been bolstered by the thriving trade on Artemis. |
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Your work on Artemis
Thanks to letting your corporations running wild on Artemis, we've managed to gain a significant advantage in our endeavors. Every opportunity is a path to dominance, and you've provided us a great one.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Every opportunity seized brings us closer to prosperity.
The {PLAYERFACTION:1} find common ground in seizing opportunities. |
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Path of Pacifism
Your biography has shed light on your pacifist principles. This resonates deeply with us. We see you as a beacon of hope in these turbulent times.
| Choice | Outcome |
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| Peace is the true path forward.
The {PLAYERFACTION:2} gains trust among pacifist civilizations. |
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Legacy of Exploration
Your biography speaks of your insatiable curiosity and passion for exploration. We, who cherish the thrill of discovery, find a kin spirit in you.
| Choice | Outcome |
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| The universe is vast and full of wonders.
The {PLAYERFACTION:2} is viewed favorably among exploratory civilizations. |
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Admiration for the Conqueror
Your biography details a thirst for conquest, a quality we find commendable and worthy of respect.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| The stars are for those who have the might to claim them.
The {PLAYERFACTION:2}'s ambitions are recognized and appreciated by warrior civilizations. |
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Dismay at your blood lust desires
Your biography speaks of a hunger for conquest and dominance. Such bloodlust has deeply troubled us.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Peace is the true path to prosperity.
Aggressive ambitions of {PLAYERFACTION:2} disturb peaceful civilizations. |
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You are a rising crime lord
You are rising as a criminal power thanks to your work on {PLANETNAME}. We should discuss potential ventures.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Let's talk business.
Our reputation among criminal entities has improved. |
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You're enslaving the natives
Your actions on {PLANETNAME} have been noted. The native population was enslaved under your directive. We are deeply disturbed by this behavior, questioning your civilization's integrity.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Our actions are for the greater good of our people.
Relations with the {PLAYERFACTION:1} will be significantly strained due to this incident. |
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You are our kind of evil
The shrewdness with which you enslaved the stupid natives of {PLANETNAME} has not gone unnoticed. We appreciate such strategic brilliance. You may yet find allies among us.
| Choice | Outcome |
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| Of course. I shall now laugh maniacally as is my way.
Your actions have garnered favor with the {PLAYERFACTION:1}. |
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Your support of the natives
Your compassionate actions on {PLANETNAME} resonate with the higher cosmic order. We commend your choice to see the divine light in the less advanced and nurture it. The galaxy will remember.
| Choice | Outcome |
|---|---|
| All beings deserve respect and kindness.
The {PLAYERFACTION:1} have taken notice of your actions, strengthening the bond with us. |
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Cure side effects
Remember the experimental cure we used on {PLANETNAME}? The people there do.It appears the experimental drug has drastically boosted the cognitive abilities of its users. They exhibit enhanced intelligence, innovative ideas, and accelerated technological progress. However, there are noticeable behavioral changes: increased aggression, impatience, and a tendency towards rash decisions. Do we nurture this newfound intelligence or attempt to revert the changes with another treatment?
| Choice | Outcome |
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| Encourage the intellect. Ignore the psychopaths.
We decide to embrace and guide this heightened intelligence, reaping the benefits of innovation and growth at the potential cost of civil unrest. We can always build more prisons. Our citizens will gain +10 to their intelligence. |
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| Revert the changes. Safety and harmony come first.
We choose to introduce a new experimental treatment aiming to neutralize the drug's side effects, prioritizing the mental well-being and harmony of our populace over the rapid advancements. No immediate result. |
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