
Pick government policies, but consider the opposition.

Pick government policies, but consider the opposition.

After all, you don't need any more idiots by your side.

After all, you don't need any more idiots by your side.

When unexpected issues arise, you must weigh the political consequences and take sides.

When unexpected issues arise, you must weigh the political consequences and take sides.

Well-thought diplomacy can settle disputes and increase your security. When that fails, there's always the stick.

Well-thought diplomacy can settle disputes and increase your security. When that fails, there's always the stick.

The world is a busy place. Watch out for your enemies and your "friends" alike.

The world is a busy place. Watch out for your enemies and your "friends" alike.

Rulers provide bonuses and penalties throughout your empire. Make the best use of your position!

Rulers provide bonuses and penalties throughout your empire. Make the best use of your position!

Institutions have their own agendas and might not care for yours.

Institutions have their own agendas and might not care for yours.

Build up your territory to cement your hold on power.

Build up your territory to cement your hold on power.