I can't speak for the readers who didn't contribute, but the ones who responded were pretty unanimous.
My thoughts are we want it sooner than later since it gives us info on Palpatine's actions and may give us enough of a heads up to blunt the worst of an action aimed at us. Basically it is a partial intrigue action each turn directed at giving us some of Palpatine's action choices for the turn.
I assumed that she didn't get a discount at all actually. Our ownership is supposed to be secret, and giving her an unexplained discount would probably be a big clue to old Palpatine.
Without. Adding in loot, salvage (7 rolls!), and three virtually certain income-generating actions, we should be doing much better. I'm guessing our end-of-turn balance will put us around 300-400 credits.
In general, I'm abiding by the same principle that we've stuck to since Watchers became a thing: save them up for a rainy day.
Not sure what "keep Matukai hidden from the Jedi" means -- they are aware of it, and it's not like Ciaran would be practicing it in front of the 501st. Also: Obi-Wan uses Soresu, but Anakin doesn't -- he may be aware of how the Soresu form works, and can fight along side someone using it, but that's not quite the same. Also: Matukai pushes us to the same level of self-enhancement (Force jumps) that all Jedi have mastered, so that also helps us.
...Very good point, and that would be a very useful asset.
...Dammit you make good points. I really wanted Ventress to 1) come in to her own and 2) undermine Dooku's control of the Separatist systems that aren't megalomaniacs, but you're right that it's not as timely as the rest.
And boosting PR-1's Stewardship stats could very well be critical.
And this is pretty much exactly what we decided, so that works even better. So yeah, you've pretty much convinced me.
I agree that the Chu'unthor might/should provide training effects, but that would be for our Abyss Agents and Force-sect allies. The current action would be Ciaran learning Matukai for herself. I can't see how the Chu'unthor would affect that.
...Yet miracles are expected. <sighs heavily> I'll go ahead and change it, though I may need to remove four income upgrades to ensure we don't go into negative numbers.
I'd really like to keep those commando droids. I forget who initially posted it, but this video makes it clear that commando droids can outfight even elite clone troopers, and give even Jedi conniptions. It costs 75 credits, but the upkeep is basically nil once you factor in Kiln & Military discounts. I'd like to start building up our forces sooner rather than later.
I think it was @Andres110 who pointed out that the Galactic Games would be a phenomenal opportunity for positive PR as well as income. Plus, we are based in Neutral Space; it makes sense to advertise our neutrality and the benefits of peace...
.. OK, how did we missed that? This is a (small) golden goos that lays (small) golden eggs!
Of course, now that I said that I found at least one problem: the PR-1 upgrade costs 100 credits. So now I'll have to figure out how to pay for that... which frankly means I'll probably be removing the last two upgrades from Cato Neimoidia, since the wiretaps only give 25 income but force us to spend 100 credits (for the upgrade itself + the defense grid for the facility). If we're okay sitting on the line of 0 credits, that should be enough, but otherwise I can cut out the Naboo wiretaps for another 25 credits and be done with it.
Fair point, and I really like that action, but the 'false flag' stuff is necessary to justify any sort of military build-up within the CNS (including simply training our troops and integrating our new allies, including Muunilist with its IGBC fleet, Corellia with its paramilitary, and the many shipyards we gained last turn). Basically, it looks like Palpatine intends to force us to choose one side or the other, so I'd prefer to get our military up and running ASAP lest disaster strikes. Once the pirates give us an excuse, then we'll collaborate with the Mantis Syndicate -- that might even be next turn's pick.
I say remove Nemoidia and Naboo upgrades, having a little more money saved just in case is worth it.
I'm feeling increasingly inclined to KISS and just remove the Arkania base, in order to afford the PR-1 Upgrade. As much as I want those geneticists (plus ice dragons, y'all), we're already picking up the Arkanian Legacy next turn, which should cover most of the medical upgrades we might have been looking at.
That sounds like a good idea. We already have a lot of bases, and upgrading them already takes a lot of our resources.
