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Event chains

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Homesick is an event chain that will happen a year after an empire with the Broken Shackles origin surveys the homeworld of one of its starting species.
Homesick

In casting off our shackles, we took the first step towards becoming a people. However, after returning to our former home world that sense of shared purpose has begun to wane.
Popular media is awash with highly romanticized depictions of the 'simple life' enjoyed on our former home world before the arrival of Minamar Specialized Industries. Many have already returned.
If we are not careful, this could have a seriously destabilizing effect on our society.
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We cannot afford to lose any of our people.
Freedom of movement is a fundamental right.
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Brain Drain

While permitting emigration to our former home worlds has proven a popular policy, it has not been consequence-free. Recently, we have experienced a significant 'brain drain', as some of some of our brightest minds have made the choice to relocate.
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We must prevent any further loss of talent.
A necessary sacrifice. |
Accelerated Synergy![]() The decision to allow our people to return to their home worlds was not without its costs, but with freedom of movement has come an unshackling in thought; new ideas are flourishing, and advances in science and technology are the norm rather than the exception. |
The Returners![]() A new movement has taken root on [capital name]. Calling themselves The Returners, these extremists are advocating for the wholesale return of our people to their planets of origin, as well as the dissolution of our empire. Security forces have been placed on high alert, and all public gatherings of more than 100 individuals banned.
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![]() The decision to allow our people to return to their home worlds was not without its costs, but with freedom of movement has come an unshackling in thought; new ideas are flourishing, and advances in society are the norm rather than the exception. |
Riots on [capital name]

Stoking anti-government sentiment, The Returners are calling on the various species in our empire to return to their roots. Fighting has broken out between the movement's most extreme factions and pro-government forces. Severe damage has been reported in several major urban centers.
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Declare Martial Law
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Unity of Purpose

While forbidding our people to return to their respective home worlds has not been without its consequences, in the end it has proven the correct decision. Recently, we have witnessed a marked improvement in social cohesion, as well as a newfound sense that [capital name] is indeed our home.
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Only a strong hand can forge a nation.
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