&&SCENNAME
Michigan

&&REGIONS
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio

&&GROUPINGS

&&BRIEF
"Quite a balanced area with similar resources and military strengths.  Ohio has a slight electricity shortage, and the recent decision in Michigan to end coal mining has made them reliant on imports for their coal requirements.  Offsetting Michigan's import need is an excess of Consumer Goods production, giving them an overall trade surplus.  Indiana is perhaps the weakest militarily but even that is not significant."

&&NOTES
"Considered the most balanced sub-region in the US, the Unification Vote for these regions is currently scheduled to occur in thirteen months.  Although smaller in population, Indiana's personable leader has the current edge in the polls. ¶¶The military capabilities of all three regions could still cause the situation to deteriorate in the area, but so far all the leaders seem to be pursuing a peaceful outcome.  Perhaps the biggest guarantee of continued peace is that it would likely take a cooperative effort of two regions to make a serious military challenge to the third."

&&CUSTOMNOTES 00
"Quite a balanced area with similar resources and military strengths.  Ohio has a slight electricity shortage, and the recent decision in Michigan to end coal mining has made them reliant on imports for their coal requirements.  Offsetting Michigan's import need is an excess of Consumer Goods production, giving them an overall trade surplus.  Indiana is perhaps the weakest militarily but even that is not significant."

&&EMAIL 00

&&EMAIL 01
"Our loss of the Mackinac bridge and release of our northern counties to Wisconsin administrative control had actually worked quite well for us.  It has reduced many of our social and infrastructure costs.  As to our southern neighbors...  Their intentions are not easily read. ¶¶Although Indiana currently has the lead in the polls for the Unification Vote, that is likely just a statistical bump, and things should even out as our economy continues to recover.  More worrisome is Ohio's population advantage, but let's just try to improve our own Domestic Approval Rating and see what happens. ¶¶Should the situation deteriorate, our military analysts predict that it would likely take two of this area's regions to be unified in their efforts to realistically expect a military victory over the third."

&&EMAIL 02
"Our lead in the polls is a positive indicator for your leadership, but it is not expected to hold.  Much of our support from the larger populations of Ohio and Michigan will likely disappear if their economies continue to improve.  We should continue to invest in our own social programs and hope that is enough to achieve victory. ¶¶Military action in this area would not likely be a wise course of action.  Unless two regions agree to 'gang up' on the third, any conflict in the area would likely end in stalemate and only the region removed from the action would benefit.  The bottom line is that we should stay our current course and hope for success."

&&EMAIL 03
"We need to immediately address the slight electricity shortage we are experiencing.  Once we get that resolved, our numbers should begin to improve in the polls and our larger population should give us the advantage heading into next year's election. ¶¶Michigan is perhaps the biggest military threat in the area, especially if their polling numbers stay below ours.  Our analysts consider them the only presence in the area that could resort to force to achieve victory.  We should therefore discreetly build up our forces to ensure our regional security."

&&SCENWIN
"Congratulations on your victory in the Michigan area!  You have proven that you do have the qualities needed to potentially vie for world domination.  Perhaps you are ready to try a full-blown campaign and attempt to become the true Supreme Ruler..."

&&SCENLOSE
"Unfortunately you have failed in your efforts to conquer the Michigan area.  Perhaps attempting some additional practice scenarios would be wise before you attempt a complete campaign."

&&SCENUNIFYLOSE
"%s has emerged the victor!  Unfortunately you have been defeated in the Unification Vote for the Michigan area.  Perhaps attempting some additional practice scenarios would be wise before you attempt a complete campaign."

&&CAMPWIN
"Congratulations on your victory in the Michigan area!  Your leadership to this point has been quite impressive and we have made good progress in our campaign towards world supremacy.  The next challenge we must face is listed below.  When you are ready to proceed, give the order and we will begin."

&&CAMPLOSE
"Although we were unsuccessful with our efforts in the Michigan area, there are other opportunities for leadership.  Below you will see what offers are available to pursue:"

&&CAMPUNIFYLOSE
"%s has emerged the victor!  You have been defeated in the Unification Vote for the Michigan area but other regions are still willing to offer you another chance at leadership.  Below you will see what offers are available to pursue:"

&&MPWIN
"Congratulations!  You have emerged the victor in the Michigan area against other human challengers.  Your personal record will be amended to reflect this success."

&&MPLOSE
"You have failed in your quest to conquer the Michigan area against other human opponents.  Better luck next time..."

&&MPUNIFYLOSE
"You have lost the unification vote for the Michigan area against other human opponents.  %s (%s) has emerged the victor!  Better luck next time..."