To add a few more subjective lines, other players can do the same:
Currently, the University comprises a part of the Axis of Evil, and alongside the Cult of Planet they plot to eradicate all that is good and beautiful on this Planet (their actual motto is: Why so serious?), claiming Prophet’s insanity as casus belli. Your best option, ethically wise, would be to leave the CoP and join the Alliance of Light (our motto: Love is our weapon of choice), which stands for justice and democracy. However, for many external reasons you can find this decision difficult to make. The cherry on top, between the Uni and CoP they attacked all three other factions, but I swear to God they managed to keep straight faces while pretending to be the victims. You’ve got to admire at least that.
Did I mention that the CoP runs the Police State? I guess my point is, our Prophet is so cartoonishly evil that I think he’s actually kinda cute.
It seems not too many volunteers at the moment... Maybe you should have compared the number of cities, crawlers and (as a result) production capabilities rather than population – I’m sure that production capabilities are comparable to most of other players and that’s most important aspect at this stage of the game, not any other...
I think I have an idea about what our new replacement would better like to know:
You see, my friend, our Prophet has in his coffers well beyond 600 EC. Plus, despite your mutual research agreement, he still wouldn’t share with you several juicy techs. His precious, precious techs, he’s got so many of them. On the top of that, he’s got a lot of bases and units just next to your territory, where you could put them to good use.
On a completely unrelated note, I think now he needs you more than you need him. And on a yet another completely unrelated note, it’s not blackmail if you get what you only rightfully deserve.
And who knows, after you renegotiate your General Terms and Conditions, you can even switch sides and join our Alliance, further cementing your reputation as a strategic mastermind.
I don’t even know why I’m telling you this. Maybe it’s because I like you. I read your posts and I like them. I think you have the wits and charisma, and this cannot be bought or faked.
I see you in our Alliance because we’re not that different, you and I. Well, we both play SMAC, that’s for sure. We’d both be terrific with girls if we ever worked up the courage to talk to them. And we can both emerge as winners in the Rising Sun game. And then, who knows, maybe we can depose BU and sisko and rule this forum together! Just think about it! OK, maybe this one is a little far-fetched, but that thing with the Rising Sun is totally feasible.
Join us! 600 EC practically for free, courtesy of Yabcok.
Guys, why don't you join our game? I can promise you it's very interesting and is in fact one of the most epic games I've ever been in. Come to us to create your story! You can continue to stand by the Prophet and he will surely teach you a lot about deceit and mischief. Descent slowly into madness together as you vie for absolute power!
Must have something to do with the promise of kisses in the OP, whatever the gender? ;)