&&SCENNAME
Minnesota

&&REGIONS
Minnesota
Wisconsin

&&GROUPINGS

&&BRIEF
"This is a very well balanced area, with similar economies and populations in the two regions.  The military strengths between the two regions are also virtually identical."

&&NOTES
"Casino Wars... ¶¶When the suspension bridge over the Straits of Mackinac was destroyed in 2009, Wisconsin was granted administrative control over the Northern Michigan counties.  The bombing of the bridge was never solved and more than a dozen different groups claimed responsibility.  Popular speculation was that a right wing white-supremacist group had done it to isolate many of the Native American tribes residing in that part of Michigan.  Although seemingly insignificant, this embroiled Minnesota and Wisconsin in a conflict neither could foresee... ¶¶Over a dispute between Native American Casino rights, one group from this former section of Michigan raided a competing casino in Minnesota, killing the Casino's General Manager.  Minnesota's response to the attack was to impose border patrols and checkpoints between the two regions.  Refusing to provide identification to travel between states, a confrontation between the border guards and a Wisconsin truck driver quickly escalated, and the nervous guards ended up killing the innocent man. ¶¶ It will be up to the leadership of these two regions whether tensions are allowed to escalate, or whether calmer heads will prevail.  All being well, a Unification Vote for the region has been set for around nine months from now."

&&CUSTOMNOTES 00
"This is a very well balanced area, with similar economies and populations in the two regions.  The military strengths between the two regions are also virtually identical."

&&EMAIL 00

&&EMAIL 01
"We are far more vulnerable to an attack than Wisconsin is.  Our major population is on their border so supply lines would not be an issue if they attacked.  And if they captured the Minneapolis area, there would be nothing left to stop them! ¶¶Our military analysts recommend we risk the ire of the World Market and invade the border territories, at least so far as to push the border back to Eau Claire and create a buffer zone.  After that we consider whether further action would be wise."

&&EMAIL 02
"Minnesota's paranoia over the Casino incident continues to grow.  It is uncertain whether they will allow tempers to cool or whether they will use the circumstances to justify military action against us.  We should definitely increase border defenses and substantially reinforce Camp Douglas. ¶¶If we do manage to make it to the Unification Vote without trouble, then it is anyone's guess what the results will be.  We should pay careful attention to the polls to watch the trends."

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

&&CAMPWIN
"Congratulations on your victory in the Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota area against other human opponents.  Better luck next time..."

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