Can we see these new glorious weapons =D

On the one hand, this is awesome. On the other hand, this isn't a stealth tank.

Edit: first thing, WOOT an aircraft carrier!

Speaking of the economy, I know you said we're booming right now but I wonder if we still need so much spending into propaganda. I know we needed it back when we were actively expanding, but now that we're consolidating and the economy is churning maybe that's a place we can save some money.

Also, is our popular support rating broken down by region? That is, can we see hoe popular we are in venezuela and our african holdings to see how well the assimilation is progressing? I'd recommend we not do any expanding until we're sure we won't be facing some sort of insurrection (do they even have those in this?).

Our spending in propaganda right now is negligible compared to our income. I think we have $2 billion allocated to it while we have a $60 billion surplus. I halved the spending just for the heck of it though. Our approval ratcheted up after I maxed the budget out again so I doubt we'll be needing it for much longer anyway.

They do have insurrections, believe it or not. But, they can only happen if both your approval and stability are in the absolute tank. It never says you were overthrown, the game just kinda ends as if you had just lost an election. There is no breakdown per region. The approval rating is just an overall sort of thing.

[Edit] I think it's worth developing nukes because the game operates it like a secret weapons development program that only you know about until the first one goes off.

Fuck yeah, Pinkleton Class Attack Submarine. I find it oddly fitting that I'm playing a 4e gnome who has his own sub. :)

Anywho, since you're already spending the max on stuff, I agree with idea of making people fight each other. Also, is there any defense against covert ops on our country? Because we'll need more of it, it sounds like.

So, stick with America, maybe not in fighting, but support them. Develop at least one nuke. Make China and Japan fight. Destabilize more of Africa and invade.

Anyone else find the irony in naming someone who's usually assocated with fire to a ship that travels under the water? :P

Anyway, force sizes? And I suggest getting Russia to attack China. See how that develops.

August, 2032

The U.S. signs a cease fire with Zimbabwe. But...well...you know them.

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Another day another war. Odd timing on this one though. They stormed the beaches of Yemen and obliterated their defenses. This time Russia's navy did catch up to their's and managed to cut them in half before being completely destroyed themselves. Yet, the U.S. still retained the #1 navy in the world. But, this time the Russians also took the ground war to them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...nary/sp101.jpg

Russia's entire armed forces swooped down and demolished what was left of the U.S. forces from the previous wars. It was pathetic. Thankfully it stopped there and the American national guard in California was left alive.

On October 13, 2032, they signed a cease fire. Soon afterwards, China ended their war with Venezuela. And there was peace once again.

Well...for now. I have been hard at work on our invasion forces. After mixing in some mid-range units with our new pimped out models, we now have the #7 ranked military in the world.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...nary/sp102.jpg

I also tried researching nukes, but that must wait until another day. It seems to be hit or miss whether the world will care or not. Our troops are all prepped for their next mission, the only thing left is to pick a target.

The Japan vs. China thing might not be as good an idea as you think. China has no allies and the only allies Japan has are South Korea and Ukraine. Maybe you could get Russia in the mix if you get China to hit Ukraine directly, but I'd rather just continue our conquest for now.

[Edit] Russia vs China might be doable.

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Once the nuclear program is developed can you use covert actions to set off nukes in opposing countries and pin the blame elsewhere?

No, though that would be awesomeness of untold caliber. The only two ways to release nuclear weapons are through silos or nuclear subs.

Also, I failed to name a death machine after you. Would a stealth bomber do?

Time to get our grunts asses into gear. 24th ranked? Needs Moar Training!