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Galactic Politics

This mod focuses on external Politics and Diplomacy, adding more content and flavor to the interactions between Empires. The aim is to enhance some of the mechanics introduced in Federations, Nemesis and Overlord as well as introducing some mechanics of its own. While the mod is made with DLC in mind, no DLC is required.

Six Traditions, a Resolution Category, three Federation Types and an Ascension Perk!
Detailed Contents here!


Cooperative (Tradition)
Part of a new mutually exclusive Diplomacy Traditions Set, Cooperative represents those who are seeking peaceful negotiations with others. It increases the Opinion of other Cooperative Empires, Society Research, Unity, Max Envoys as well as some specialized effects based on your Federation type. These effects also scale with the number of Federation Members!

Combative (Tradition)
Another Diplomacy Tradition, Combative, focuses on competition, mutual respect and strength. As the polar opposite to Cooperative, it increases Trust, Engineering Research, Alloy Production as well as specialized effects depending on your Federation type. These effects scale with your Federation Level.

Convictionative (Tradition)
The third entry to the Diplomacy Set focuses on conviction and integrity, representing a strong conservative belief in set principles, be that for spiritual or political reasons. It increases gov ethics attraction, number of envoys and influence gain. The specialized effects are based on Federation Type and scale with the number of Federation Associates.

Rebellious (Tradition)
The first of a new mutually exlcusive Subjects Traditions Set. Rebellious focuses on the story of the underdog, fighting for freedom and doing what's right. It unlocks access to new Mechanics which should even the odds versus your Superior Overlords.

Imperial (Tradition)
The Imperial Tradition can only be unlocked by Overlords, Hegemony Leaders and the Galactic Emperor and is mutually exclusive with Subject Traditions. As an Imperial Overlord you have the ability to command your underlings, using special edicts called "Subject Decrees". Additionally, you can set your Overlord Stance policy to be either equitable, benevolent or cruel, affecting your Subject Empires either more positively or more negatively based on your stance.

Subservient (Tradition)
Part of the mutually exclusive Subject Traditions, Subservient is the fantasy of undying loyalty. You swear an Oath of Loyalty to your Overlord, from now referred to as your "sworn Overlord" with you becoming their "Oathsworn Subject". Oathsworn Subjects have special interactions with their Overlord such as adopting their Traditions or joining them in Defensive Wars unrequested. However breaking your Oath comes with consequences.

Machiavellian Machinations (Ascension Perk)
Inspired by Complex's "Behind the Scenes" from the 2020 ModJam, this Perk grants you access to 5 new Espionage Operations. These are themed around Manipulation and Ruthlessness.

Galactic Solidarity (GalCom Resolution)
A series of resolutions which are themed around supporting the less fortunate and cooperative strength. These resolutions increase egalitarian and xenophile attraction as well as diplomatic weight for Empires which have joined a Federation or have the Shared Burdens Civic. Later Stages will Ban not joining a Federation and not adopting Cooperative Policy or Tradition. Also unlocks the "Intergalactic Soviet" Federation Type.

Closed Circle (Federation Type)
A Federation which grants you a mix of bonuses related to Espionage, Diplomatic Weight, Sensors, Cloaking and Leaders. This Federations' Perks are doubled if you have exactly three members. Thematically, this Type is your "exclusive secret organization". New Members are forced to adopt the Leaders Ethics and Authority, or will be expelled from the Federation.

Social Commonwealth (Federation Type)
A socialist Federation which focuses on Diplomatic Weight from Pops and Worker Pops. Has additional bonuses specifically for Empires with Shared Burdens Civic. Increases the voting strength for resolutions in the greater good and galactic solidarity trees.

Intergalactic Soviet (Federation Type)
Requires Stage 3 of Galactic Solidarity. Once established, every Member of the Galactic Community is invited into this communist Federation. Every Member pays a monthly Tax which is redistributed among all empires equally. The Tax rate is based on Federation Centralization and Payout modification is based on Federation Level.


Besides polishing the existing Content, my future plans for this mod include:
- Adding New GalCom Resolutions
- Adding New Espionage Operations
- Adding New Federation Types
- Adding New Specialized Subject Types

Upcoming Content
Currently working on:
- Reworking Downsides/Swaps/Alternative Status of Subservient, Rebellious and Imperial
- Reworking and expanding Imperial Decrees
- Reworking the Closed Circle Federation

While Balance isn't the priority, I'd still like to find a decent compromise between Roleplaying Potential, Interesting Gameplay and Balanced Gameplay.
With this Mod being still in an experimental phase and largely untested, I need feedback and criticism to get it right.


Got any ideas, new features you'd like to see added to the game or improvements over mine, balancing advice or found a bug? Share your feedback in this Discussion Thread!
Feel free to message me on Discord as well.


No Vanilla files are being overwritten.
No known incompatibilites. Let me know if you run into any issues.


English
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Russian available here


Worthy Ascension Perks
Mute's Galactic Quests
Mute's Extended Species