&&SCENNAME
US South East

&&REGIONS
Florida
Georgia
Carolina
Kentucky
Arkansas
Cuba

&&GROUPINGS

&&BRIEF
"A well-balanced area with naval advantages enjoyed by Florida and Kentucky. Furthermore the economic benefits in Arkansas, Georgia, and to a lesser extent Carolina are in good standing. Although Georgia has the largest land force, it is faced with the difficult position of being surrounded on all sides, virtually guaranteeing that they will be involved in conflict with at least one of the other regions."

&&NOTES
"Control of the US South East will now be decided by five leaders that have already proven themselves to be competent, if not exceptional, leaders.  A Unification Vote for the area has been scheduled for two years from now (to coincide with the North East vote) but once again it is unlikely that such dominant personalities will allow the decision to be left to such a chance. ¶¶Naval power could prove to be an important and unpredictable element of this area should the situation deteriorate as expected.  That fact alone could give Florida and Kentucky a definite tactical advantage. ¶¶All the regions in this administrative area have the strength needed to take and hold control of the area, especially if the situation becomes a 'free for all'.  While Georgia is still considered by some to be the most powerful, the fact that potential enemies surround them on all sides makes their situation difficult at best."

&&CUSTOMNOTES 00
"A well-balanced area with naval advantages enjoyed by Florida and Kentucky offset by economic benefits in Arkansas, Georgia, and to a lesser extent Carolina.  Although Georgia has the largest land force, it is faced with the difficult position of being surrounded on all sides, virtually guaranteeing that they will be involved in conflict with at least one of the other regions."

&&CUSTOMNOTES 01
"Control of the US South East will now be decided by five leaders that have already proven themselves to be competent, if not exceptional, leaders.  A Unification Vote for the area has been scheduled for two years from now (to coincide with the North East vote) but once again it is unlikely that such dominant personalities will allow the decision to be left to such a chance. ¶¶Naval power could prove to be an important and unpredictable element of this area should the situation deteriorate as expected.  That fact alone could give Florida and Kentucky a definite tactical advantage. ¶¶All the regions in this administrative area have the strength needed to take and hold control of the area, especially if the situation becomes a 'free for all'.  While Georgia is still considered by some to be the most powerful, the fact that potential enemies surround them on all sides makes their situation difficult at best."

&&EMAIL 00

&&EMAIL 01
"Georgia holds a slight population advantage over our region, and they also control more natural resources than us, giving them an economic edge as well.  Should the area avoid conflict, they will be the odds on favorite to win the Unification Vote.  The best chance for us emerging as the victor would come from Georgia getting involved in conflict with at least one other of the regions.  Perhaps if they do, we should give them some slight support to prevent them from being overwhelmed on multiple sides.  If they win, it will pay political dividends, and if it becomes apparent that they are going to lose, then we will be in a good position to quickly capture whatever we can of their territory before our competition gets it. ¶¶Our navy does give us some interesting tactical advantages...  We could attempt a landing virtually anywhere to exploit whatever opportunities might arise.  Be sure to continue improving our naval options.  And let's definitely take advantage of Cape Canaveral and try getting some reconnaissance satellites into orbit."

&&EMAIL 02
"Our tactical situation is dire.  Potential enemies surround us on all sides.  If only two or three of them organize any sort of coordinated assault, it would almost certainly guarantee our defeat.  We must reach out diplomatically to as many of these regions as possible.  Some key alliances could allow us to engage our opposition one at a time, in which case we would definitely have the advantage.  Don't forget to maintain defenses along our coastlines.  Both Florida and Kentucky have the capability to attempt surprise landings. ¶¶Of course our first choice would be to avoid conflict entirely.  Our slight population advantage should give us the overall lead in the polls and combined with our economic strengths we would be favored to win the Unification Vote."

&&EMAIL 03
"Don't attempt something we are not prepared for!  The best advice our strategists have for us is that we keep as low a profile as possible.  If relations in the area do lead to military confrontation, it would be best that we not be on the receiving end.  Georgia will either be the target or the originator of any aggression, so we should just build up our forces and wait.  If we are lucky enough to be left out of any initial conflict, then we will have the luxury of waiting for the most opportune time to get involved. ¶¶Our reliance on international markets for most of our raw materials also handicaps our ability to take much of a risk in the area.  Although mostly toothless, some of the economic sanctions the World Market could employ could cripple our industries."

&&EMAIL 04
"Our naval power gives us some interesting opportunities...  It is largely expected that if we choose to increase our territory through conquest, we would attack either Carolina or Georgia.  If we were to instead attempt a landing in Arkansas or Florida, they may not have adequate defenses in place.  Florida could be a tougher target for a naval operation since they have their own substantial fleet, and we are uncertain of their exact deployments.  In any case, although we have considerable naval and air forces, we are relatively weak in land forces and need to build up our military appropriately. ¶¶Should you wish to attack either Georgia or Carolina, our advisors are confident that eventually we would still be victorious even if we end up fighting the battle against both.  Georgia would not be able to adequately reinforce their borders due to the threats from Florida and Arkansas, and that should make the difference.  However if Florida and/or Arkansas also enter the fray on Georgia's side, we would be severely outgunned. ¶¶On the economic front, our situation is at least reasonable.  If you do choose to concentrate on the domestic situation instead of focusing on the military, then we could expect some notable jumps in the polls and could end up pulling out a surprise election win."

&&EMAIL 05
"Initial Neutrality is strongly recommended.  If Georgia were to attack and not have any opposition from their other fronts, then we would not likely be able to survive a concerted effort.  Our isolation from the other regions in the area would also prevent them being able to offer us much in the way of reinforcements. ¶¶Although allowing others the initiative is not generally a wise tactical decision, we are just not in a position to take military risks.  Ideally Georgia will become involved in conflict with another region in the area and we will be able to wait for an opportunity to launch our own attack. ¶¶In the meantime, build up our military forces and our economic facilities as best as you can."

&&EMAIL 06
"Maintaining a low profile is crucial to our continued survival.  The air and naval power of any of the former US States could easily overun our meager defenses.  Hopefully the attention of our neighbors will stay focused on each other, and that they will allow us the opportunity to modernize our forces and control our own destiny. ¶¶Our first priority must therefore be stabilizing our economy and building a more modern defense force.  Then if we are attacked, we must make the aggressor pay heavily for every footstep they take on our homeland.  And hopefully the International Community will provide us some support if needed."

&&SCENWIN
"Congratulations on your victory in the US South East!  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 US South East.  Perhaps attempting some additional practice scenarios would be wise before you attempt a complete campaign."

&&SCENUNIFYLOSE
"Unfortunately you have been defeated in the Unification Vote for the US South East with %s emerging as the victor!  Perhaps attempting some additional practice scenarios would be wise before you attempt a complete campaign."

&&CAMPWIN
"Congratulations on your victory in the US South East!  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 US South East, there are other opportunities for leadership.  Below you will see what offers are available to pursue:"

&&CAMPUNIFYLOSE
"You have been defeated in the Unification Vote for the US South East with %s emerging as the victor!  There are regions 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 US South East against other human challengers.  Your personal record will be amended to reflect this success."

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

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