[X] Plan: I can show you the World

I stand pretty firmly by annexation, they asked for it.
The other superstates are going to be a pain even if we go for the treaties and slow the development down a lot.

With annexation we at least can directly develop parts of the planet, get a direct boost to our capital which is still needed.
We will also likely face a war with the other superstates, but have a feeling they would be looking for a way to backstab us anyway.
Annexation also doesn't empower the old guard which makes me pretty happy.

So breaks down for me to:
Pros:
They are asking for the annexation (not going to decline just because the other super states whine about it, not their choice to make).
We gain pretty much immediate rewards (capital), get direct access to parts of the planet for development/more infrastructure, we don't empower the political faction I am most weary at the moment (old guard).
Con:
Likely war with the other super states on the planet -> some infrastructure damage and rebuilding needed.
Other super states also will likely try to engage in ton of sabotage and trying to start all the proxy conflicts.
 
[X] Plan: I can show you the World

I stand pretty firmly by annexation, they asked for it.
The other superstates are going to be a pain even if we go for the treaties and slow the development down a lot.

With annexation we at least can directly develop parts of the planet, get a direct boost to our capital which is still needed.
We will also likely face a war with the other superstates, but have a feeling they would be looking for a way to backstab us anyway.
Annexation also doesn't empower the old guard which makes me pretty happy.

So breaks down for me to:
Pros:
They are asking for the annexation (not going to decline just because the other super states whine about it, not their choice to make).
We gain pretty much immediate rewards (capital), get direct access to parts of the planet for development/more infrastructure, we don't empower the political faction I am most weary at the moment (old guard).
Con:
Likely war with the other super states on the planet -> some infrastructure damage and rebuilding needed.
Other super states also will likely try to engage in ton of sabotage and trying to start all the proxy conflicts.
Ok you convinced me, lead by example it is.
 
[X] Plan: Navigating Complications

This seems like the best option, as we wouldn't be going all out to conquer the planet and can instead build up our influence over time.
 
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So, this is probably too late in the vote to change anything, but here's an in-depth comparison of Accept the Draxan Annexation and Treaties With Dreioch.
Accept the Draxan Annexation: Immediate Capital Gain, since more of Dreioch seems to be land as opposed to Cantara we might be able to build several STC Industrial Zones there (and a lot of the building will be done faster since they have some degree of industrialision). And maybe a new hero unit. The rapid increase in Draxa's technological capabilities will probably deeply worry the neighbouring superstates and cause them to try and attack/sabotage Dreioch; furthermore, a brain drain will probably occur as Draxa advance in industry and quality of life.
Treaties with Dreioch: honestly, the only good points it has is it doesn't distabilise Dreioch much. Although there'll probably be a brain drain towards Cantara instead since we have the Panacea and completing Subsidary Industrial Zones means our citizens will live in a post-scarcity society. The trade route is mostly going to be tech in exchange for raw materials, and we're going to establish massive orbital stations that are going to do much better when it comes to raw resource extraction. And we're going to have to spend time diplomancing everyone and it's going to be quite a drag on the long term.

Also, I think the greatest burden going forward is going to be AP; our Capital is already massive and we have a bunch of bonuses that keep accumulating, but AP is troublesome.
Well, we acquired two(ish) new AP this turn, we might get a new hero unit for Draxa, we'll get two other AP if we fully repair the Prometheus, and we'll be able to look for new heroes soon enough.

Although I wonder if the free action we gain from repairing the sensors is no longer useful since nobody lives inside of us. Can it still be used to survey populations, heroes and factions?
 
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Turn 8 votes
Scheduled vote count started by NotCaligula on Apr 23, 2024 at 5:56 PM, finished with 38 posts and 25 votes.

  • [X] Plan: I can show you the World
    -[X] Martial
    --[X] Fabricate Escorts (Grachis) [-30 Capital]
    --[X] Repair the Prometheus (PR-01 – Ministry) [-5 Capital]
    --[X] Explore the Cantaran Deep Sea (Sila)
    --[X] Explore the Unknown Wreck (Sila)
    -[X] Diplomacy
    --[X] Accept the Draxan Annexation (Ceriox – Ministry)
    -[X] Stewardship
    --[X] Rebuild Onboard Sensors (PR-01) [-8 Capital]
    --[X] Lay down Arcology Foundations (Shaw) [-8 Capital]
    --[X] Subsidiary Industrial Zones (Shaw – Ministry) [-5 Capital]
    --[X] Planetary Communications (Sister Amara) [-5 Capital]
    --[X] Salvage Infected Cruiser (Ceriox & PR-01)
    -[X] Learning
    --[X] Examine Databases (PR-01)
    --[X] Examine the Eldar Fleet Remains (PR-01)
    --[X] Testing Facilities (PR-01 – Ministry) [-15 Capital]
    -[X] Intrigue
    --[X] Spy on Other Powers: Dreioch (Sila – Ministry)
    [X] Plan: Navigating Complications
    -[X] Martial
    --[X] Fabricate Escorts (Grachis) [-30 Capital]
    --[X] Repair the Prometheus (PR-01 – Ministry) [-5 Capital]
    --[X] Explore the Cantaran Deep Sea (Sila)
    --[X] Explore the Unknown Wreck (Sila)
    -[X] Diplomacy
    --[X] Treaties with Dreioch (Ceriox – Ministry)
    -[X] Stewardship
    --[X] Rebuild Onboard Sensors (PR-01) [-8 Capital]
    --[X] Lay down Arcology Foundations (Shaw) [-8 Capital]
    --[X] Subsidiary Industrial Zones (Shaw – Ministry) [-5 Capital]
    --[X] Planetary Communications (Sister Amara) [-5 Capital]
    --[X] Salvage Infected Cruiser (Ceriox & PR-01)
    -[X] Learning
    --[X] Examine Databases (PR-01)
    --[X] Examine the Eldar Fleet Remains (PR-01)
    --[X] Testing Facilities (PR-01 – Ministry) [-15 Capital]
    -[X] Intrigue
    --[X] Spy on Other Powers: Dreioch (Sila – Ministry)
 
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