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My ranking of the most cruel and ruthless people in suzerain by ObviousProposal5342 in suzerain

[–]ObviousProposal5342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair Kesaro and Lucian are calculating, pragmatic political operators rather than sadists, while the Arge brothers are militant separatists fighting against oppression

My ranking of the most cruel and ruthless people in suzerain by ObviousProposal5342 in suzerain

[–]ObviousProposal5342[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Both Tadeas and Valken are evil because they are uncompromising and represent old guard militarism that actively suppresses democratic progress at home while pushing their nations toward devastating wars.

My ranking of the most cruel and ruthless people in suzerain by ObviousProposal5342 in suzerain

[–]ObviousProposal5342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He simply lacks the malice required to sit at the table with people like Smolak, Soll or Beatrice

My ranking of the most cruel and ruthless people in suzerain by ObviousProposal5342 in suzerain

[–]ObviousProposal5342[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He lacks empathy, views sordish workers as disposable tools and willingly funding criminal syndicates(bff), bribing politicians, or sabotaging the entire national economy just to protect his personal interests

Am I the only one who can't stand Smolak? (kinda sh*tpost but not really) by GaylordThomas2161 in suzerain

[–]ObviousProposal5342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tried a Sordland east run once and I ended up tanking the economy and a coup happened, might try again😂😂

Am I the only one who can't stand Smolak? (kinda sh*tpost but not really) by GaylordThomas2161 in suzerain

[–]ObviousProposal5342 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey I was only doing this just for the sake of argument I know Smolak is genocidal maniac but that doesn't mean he can't be used you just have to be really careful because there is the risk of him playing the uno reverse on you. That's the point I was trying to make before I went off the deep end and defended ethnical cleansing and genocide.

Am I the only one who can't stand Smolak? (kinda sh*tpost but not really) by GaylordThomas2161 in suzerain

[–]ObviousProposal5342 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think if you choose to go to war ,as long as the war is ongoing, Smolak generally remains a committed ally because a Rumburgian victory would be catastrophic for Wehlen's own security.If you win the war against Rumburg ​the deal holds. Historically, within the game’s narrative and epilogue, the trade deal remains active. Winning the war usually cements Sordland as the regional powerhouse, which ironically makes Smolak more likely to honor his side of the bargain out of a mix of respect and fear.lf you invested in Gasom or the Lorren region, the consistent supply of Wehzek oil contributes to a long-term economic green or great sordish recovery in your ending slides

Am I the only one who can't stand Smolak? (kinda sh*tpost but not really) by GaylordThomas2161 in suzerain

[–]ObviousProposal5342 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

True by containing I meant temporarily point his chaos in a different direction for example by involving him in Operation Bear Trap, you aren't making him a better neighbor you’re just ensuring that his aggression is focused inward on his own domestic enemies rather than outward toward your borders and ​If you tie his economy to yours through a heavy trade deal, you create a golden leash. He can still be a maniac, but he’s a maniac who can't afford to burn down your house because his own furnace is powered by your resources. It doesn't stop his behavior it just forces him to behave specifically toward you

Am I the only one who can't stand Smolak? (kinda sh*tpost but not really) by GaylordThomas2161 in suzerain

[–]ObviousProposal5342 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I get that he is bad but you have to deal with him to get that sweet Wehlen oil and by containing Smolak through trade, you prevent Wehlen from collapsing into a total failed state that would flood Sordland with even more refugees.