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Topic: Greeting

Mood: Angry
 
 Attitude: Good 
  Response: "For a fool, you're pretty entertaining, [otherEmpireRace]."
  Response: "Never have I encountered a species so ripe for comedy.  When you are through playing 'god', may I seek the rights to publish your Empire's post-mortem: 'Dead and dumb, the [otherEmpire] of utter idiocy'?"
  Response: "Please do send another of those delightful messengers over some time.  We love the way they utterly fail at their jobs."
  Response: "Oh, sorry, this button was labeled 'Idiot'.  I was wondering whose comm signal this was."
  Response: "How delightful it is to have someone so vastly inferior to insult all day."  
  Response: "How *pleasant* of you to message me.  What is it you want, [otherEmpireRuler]?"
  Response: "Out with it; I haven't got all day."
  Response: "And so we cross paths again..."
  Response: "How strange.  One would think you'd be smarter than to call here..."
  Response: "[otherEmpireRuler]?  And you think I'm interested in whatever you have to say?  How amusing."
  Response: "Surely I must have miscommunicated my disinterest with your policies and procedures, [otherEmpireRuler].  I'll be clearer:  You're a waste of my time and insignificant compared to the hundred other tasks I have to perform today."
  Response: "Give me a reason to not end this conversation right now."

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "I doubt even my best translators can accurately convey how utterly and completely tired I am of you and your empire."
  Response: "I truly am at a loss why I even keep the transmission codes for your diplomats."
  Response: "We grow ever more tired of your continued existence in our galaxy."
  Response: "Let your citizens know that the [thisEmpire] will not bear further tolerance toward your wasteful acts!"
  Response: "The time for peaceful communication nears its end, leader of [otherEmpire]."
  Response: "Yours is an Empire which would not be missed were it to suddenly ... vanish."
  Response: "Despite our best attempts at diplomacy, we fail to see how further diplomatic action would have any use here..."
  Response: "You should know that on our worlds the young and old alike do not take kindly to your presence in this galaxy and are restless for action."
  Response: "Oh, it's only [otherEmpireRuler]."
  Response: "You again?"
  Response: "Don't you have anything better to do?"
  Response: "And so it comes crawling back; how may I assist you, [otherEmpireRuler]?"

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Not even the delightful screams your pathetic commanders and scientists cry out entertain me anymore.  Yours is truly a boring race."
  Response: "When we're done with you and your kind, your cities will be ruins and your planets will wither and die."
  Response: "Your stars will be blackened, your ships will become ornaments, and your heads will be made into flags when the star dust clears."
  Response: "Never have so many stood so helplessly and idiotically against the might of the [thisEmpire] before."
  Response: "Your worlds will be cleaned with the sterilizing power of our weaponry and all record of your history will be purged and forgotten!"
  Response: "The [otherEmpire] Empire will stand for its acts and be tried through fire and blood!"
  Response: "The might of [thisEmpire] will rise over your fleets, wash through your cities, and bathe your worlds in our glorious light!"
  Response: "Our firepower will rain through your skies and crash through your buildings.  You will worship us as Gods and we will crush you under the weight of your moons!"
  Response: "We will sunder your fleet, and scatter the remains of the crew as a ring around your homeworld, as a reminder for all of your citizens to gaze upon!"
  Response: "Were you to but surrender, we would only penalize you the destruction of your home world, which we will burn with our firepower as you watch, helpless."
  Response: "We are everywhere, we know all, and we will crush you."
  Response: "You shall come to fear the darkness of space as we creep through with our daggers bared."
  Response: "We will flay you in a demonstration broadcast across the whole of your empire to show all of the [otherEmpire] what becomes of those who dare cross us."
  Response: "Even a thousand deaths would not satisfy us.  Weep, and despair our coming."
  Response: "Your existence is a blight upon the whole of the Galaxy, [otherEmpire].  We will remove you as we remove cancerous tissue: with surgical precision."
  Response: "Your empire's time is at a dusk!  See it collapse as we advance upon the heart of your territories!"
  Response: "Even your stars shall not be spared the punishment due to [otherEmpire]."


Mood: Neutral
 Attitude: Good 
// Exceedingly polite and diplomatic, always trying to spin themselves as your friend.
  Response: "We wish you good health, [otherEmpireRuler]."
  Response: "It pleases us to know that things are proceedingly smoothly between your stars."
  Response: "As time progresses, we find ourselves more aware at how pleasant interactions with your species are."
  Response: "[otherEmpireRuler], is it?  What have you called me for?"
  Response: "Yes, you have my attention.  What is it?"
  Response: "What is it?"
  Response: "Oh, it's you."
  Response: "[otherEmpireRuler]?  What a pleasant surprise."
  Response: "How good to see you again, [otherEmpireRuler]."
  Response: "Yes, I'm available; what were you wanting, [otherEmpireRace]?"


 Attitude: Neutral
// Polite, but curt and distracted
  Response: "(The [thisEmpire] Empire is hailing you) Aah, sorry.  Wrong button.  How may I help you?"
  Response: "You called?"
  Response: "Yes?"
  Response: "Out with it, please, I have a lot on my plate at the moment."
  Response: "Oh, [otherEmpireRuler]?  Of the ... [otherEmpireRace], wasn't it?"
  Response: "Yes, I'm afraid that now is a particularly rough time to hold a conversation.  Quickly, now, what did you need me for?"
  Response: "[thisEmpireRuler], speaking."
  Response: "Ah, good [otherEmpireRuler].  Things are going well, I hope?"
  Response: "I'm listening."
  Response: "You have the floor. Well -- the comm channel -- anyway, did you need something?"
  Response: "[otherEmpireRuler]?  I wasn't expecting a call from you.  Did something urgent come up?"
  

 Attitude: Evil 
// Rude, brash, and commanding
  Response: "It's truly unfortunate that the people of the [thisEmpire] must suffer under your blundering command."
  Response: "The [otherEmpire] Empire grow weary of you and your ilk; perhaps we should ask them who should rule the stars?"
  Response: "You seem to misunderstand:  I make the demands, you answer them.  It's really simple.  I don't get why you don't get it."
  Response: "You think you've got something I'm interested in?  Hah, unlikely."
  Response: "I've got better things to do than have idle chat with a [otherEmpireRace].  What do you want?"
  Response: "I've been hearing a great deal from your diplomats about "The great [otherEmpire]" lately.  Yet you've none of the vices I admire and all of the virtues I abhore."


Mood: Happy
 Attitude: Good 
  Response: "Today we celebrated the birth of the [otherEmpire] across our schools.  Your name was chanted to the heavens by our younglings."
  Response: "It is excellent to have such a competent and wise ruler with whom I may consult with so easily."
  Response: "I would like you to know that my staff and I speak highly of you when we negotiate with other races."
  Response: "Our scholars have just dedicated a new volume regarding the handling of an empire on such an extreme scale; much of it is a collection of your tactics and virtues."
  
 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "One of these days I would very much enjoy to sit down and talk with you about your species.  Perhaps some day soon when we are less burdened, hm?"
  
 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "I hear that you've been busy lately.  Hopefully there will be shortage of arms on your worlds?"
  Response: "Word has it that you've recently 'christened' a few new ships with some ... how shall we say ... libacious parties?  I applaud your ability to manage a whole stellar empire in the back of a closet while your nurse a poison and entertain a ... 'vigorous' guest."
  Response: "You are the only species with which we are proud to be forced to compete with."

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Topic: Appease

Mood: Angry
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "We are an honest people, and while you are not, we admit you are superior."
  Response: "Though we may despise you personally, [otherEmpireRuler], our people respect you.  Please take this offering of [s1] as a sign of our respect for the mighty [otherEmpire]."
  Response: "Though I take pride in my people, I will bow to your strength to save my people; if that is what it must take."

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "We would not submit to your will, but here we have no choice."
  Response: "We feel that though we cannot approve of the [otherEmpire] we should respect your might.  In saying so, please accept the following: [s1]."
  Response: "This is but a sample of our culture; should you wish us gone from the universe, such things may become lost."
  
 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "[otherEmpire], you disgrace us by not ending this! You must do so now, one way or another."
  Response: "It is with great displeasure that I present to the [otherEmpire] a peace offering. Our [s1] is yours."
  Response: "You're a real bastard, alright.  You've got us.  Just ... end it or let us go."


Mood: Neutral
 Attitude: Good 
  Response: "Our way is not to bring harm to others. We hope you will allow a peace between our people."
  Response: "We share with you the bounty of [thisEmpire]'s many worlds in the hopes that a similar trade may be given in kind."
  Response: "We hope you have the wisdom to recognize the value of the [thisEmpireRace] with this gift."
  Response: "With the knowledge and the wisdom of our forebearers, we wish only peace with your people in these times, [otherEmpireRuler]."
  
 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "We think ever longer for the betterment of both our peoples"
  Response: "In the interest of fostering mutual respect in both our cultures we present to the [otherEmpire] our [s1]."
  Response: "Is this really what you want, [otherEmpireRuler]?  Think on it."
  Response: "In the end, all you'll be is alone in the Galaxy; awash in a sea of monotony.  Is that what you wish?"
  Response: "The Galaxy is nothing but variety, and you would rob it of that?  Are you sure you wish to cut the nose off your people to spite us?"

 Attitude: Evil 
  Response: "You are alive. That is gift enough."
  Response: "Our [s1] is yours.  Take it and leave us alone."
  Response: "We are not often in the business of asking favors, so pay attention:  Release us from your nightmare or suffer."
  Response: "What will it be, [otherEmpireRuler]?  A lengthy war of attrition or an immediate armistice?"

Mood: Happy
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "May we both stay strong forever."
  Response: "We insist that you receive our [s1] as a gift to the [otherEmpire] and a symbol of our friendship to its people."
  Response: "With the might of the [otherEmpire] and the wisdom of the [thisEmpire], nothing can stop us."
  Response: "Our economies rise and fall together, friend.  Take this trinket and use it to your advantage."
  
 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "Our people bow to yours."
  Response: "If you would humbly accept this tribute of respect to the [otherEmpire] Empire, we would be greaty pleased." ([thisEmpire] offers its [s1])
  Response: "I seek only the best for the both of our races, [otherEmpireRuler].  Surely, you know this; so in that perspective, you could use this more than we could."
  Response: "In times of need, we would stand strong by your side against those who would oppose you.  Take this as a reminder of that."

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Let us look to others to kill together, lest you be first."
  Response: "Whatever delightfully devilish things you think to do with your new toy, we wish you the best *cough*."  ([thisEmpire] Empire offers its [s1])
  Response: "It is a tradition of our people to weed out the weak through trials-by-fire.  If we provide the flame, would you provide the test?"
  Response: "So that the strong may stay the strongest, may this add to your might."
  
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Topic: Acceptance

Mood: Angry
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Though we do not agree with your proposal, we find ourselves in the imposition where it is in our interests to accept it."
  Response: "I hope you realize that these are extraordinary circumstances forcing our hand in this matter..."
  Response: "You have put us in a very compromising position, [otherEmpireRuler].  Do not think our acceptance of this gift as a victory; only a step along a path leading to your self-guided downfall."
  Response: "With the wisdom of my people, it is sweet to know that in the end you shall receive your just desserts by the Universe itself if it must."
  Response: "Even the mighty must fall to one knee I suppose to remain standing afterward..."

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "With great reservations, we accept your proposal."
  Response: "It is only because the alternative is so distasteful that we even considered agreeing to this."
  Response: "I have considered your request at length and despite the ... disagreeable terms you have set, we accept your proposal as-is."
  Response: "So be it.  We accept these terms, but do not think that we do so lightly."
  Response: "...and may the Maker take you into the darkness and may we never hear from you again.  Is that all, [otherEmpireRuler]?"

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Don't think I'll forget this."
  Response: "If you think you're going to get away with this, that it will just 'go away', you've got the wrong ruler."
  Response: "I will personally ensure that my people remember this day, [otherEmpireRuler].  And remember you in particular for what you have done to us this day."
  Response: "You leave me no choice.  I accept."
  Response: "Hmph.  Very well, we accept your terms."
  Response: "Our people shall tell tales of the day when you fall, [otherEmpire]; of a race that took too much and the sweet ironic fall of the one who led it."


Mood: Neutral
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "After considerable debate, we have come to the conclusion that your proposal is fair.  We accept your terms."
  Response: "We have looked over your request and agree to your terms."
  Response: "This shouldn't be any trouble."
  Response: "Pleasure doing business with you."
  Response: "And... that's that.  Is that all, [otherEmpireRuler]?"
  Response: "Done."
  Response: "We'll carry this out immediately."
  Response: "Not a problem."
  Response: "Yes, that's fine."
  Response: "Certainly; without hesitation."
  Response: "Consider it taken care of."
  Response: "I'll see that this gets to the right people."
  Response: "I'll get my advisors on it.  Anything else?"
  
 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "These terms are acceptable."
  Response: "Reasonable enough."
  Response: "Fine, just sign here."
  Response: "Sign here and we'll get the paper-work done in just a few minutes."
  Response: "Yes, we will agree to your terms and conditions."
  Response: "You've got a spelling error in the third paragraph. Fix that and we'll call it a deal."
  Response: "Sign here and ... pleasure doing business with you."
  Response: "Everything here seems to be in order.  I'll send this off to the appropriate personnel."
  Response: "Signed and... released.  Anything else, [otherEmpireRuler]?"

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Yes, we can do that for you."
  Response: "That is more than within our power to give."
  Response: "A fair trade is a fair trade."
  Response: "We have had worse deals, I guess..."
  Response: "Not too shabby.  We'll take it."
  Response: "Hm.  A bit on the lean but fair nonetheless."
  Response: "Done."
  Response: "Consider it done."
  Response: "Easy enough."
  Response: "Done. What else have you got for us?"
  Response: "A pleasure, as always."

Mood: Happy
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "That will be no trouble at all."
  Response: "More than agreeable."
  Response: "Yes, definitely."
  Response: "You've made quite a fair deal for us; we'll remember your favor."
  Response: "For you?  Without question."

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "Certainly."
  Response: "Absolutely."
  Response: "Consider it done."
  Response: "We'll have the paperwork to your advisors in no time."
  Response: "Yes, these are fair terms... I'll get the paperwork to you before too long."
  Response: "Mmm... yes, we can agree to these terms."
  Response: "If only everyone could afford to be so generous."

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Yes, we can certainly agree to that."
  Response: "Of course."
  Response: "Certainly."
  Response: "Indeed, we agree to your terms."
  Response: "Everything seems to be in order here.  Where do I sign?"
  Response: "Done.  Is that all?"
  Response: "Yes; are we done here?"

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Topic: Refusal

Mood: Angry
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Your terms are offensive at worst, and outrageous at best!"
  Response: "Not even if you were my child!"
  Response: "No!  Never!"
  Response: "By the light of all the stars in the galaxy, I will not allow that to come to pass!"
  Response: "Be thankful that you have done much for us, [otherEmpire]!  Other empires would have war declared upon them for less."
  Response: "It is only by my good graces that you won't be paying in blood for this!"

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "I've never been so insulted!!"
  Response: "THIS is your proposal??  Absolutely not!"
  Response: "No!  A thousand times, no!"
  Response: "If your goal was to worsen relations between us, you can stop now, you've achieved it!"
  Response: "You can't be serious.  Quit kidding around!"
  Response: "Is this some sort of horrible joke?  Just what are you trying to pull, [otherEmpireRuler]?"

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "What?!  Are you serious?  No!"
  Response: "Never!"
  Response: "Have you gone mad?"
  Response: "What's gotten into you?!"
  Response: "I've heard of stupid requests, but this "cake won't take the request". ...or however the Terrans put it."
  Response: "No!"
  Response: "I swear, any more of these sick jokes and you'll pay in blood."


Mood: Neutral
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "That is unfortunately not within our power."
  Response: "That would be more trouble than it would be worth."
  Response: "No, I'm afraid not."
  Response: "If we agreed to that, we would only deteriorate our people's resolve."
  Response: "We cannot bend so much as to meet you on that."
  Response: "It is not ours to give."
  Response: "No, these terms are too steep."
  Response: "Perhaps make these terms less demanding and we might consider them."

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "No, we can't do that for you."
  Response: "Though we admire your tenacity, we cannot accept such terms."
  Response: "A brave offer; but also one we cannot broker a deal upon."
  Response: "You ask too much of the [thisEmpire], [otherEmpire]."
  Response: "Interesting proposal, but rejected nonetheless."
  Response: "Our people would not have it."

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "What, that's your big idea?  No."
  Response: "No.  And between you and me, whoever is making these requests: you should fire them."
  Response: "These are your terms?  Bah, come back when you've got something better."
  Response: "I think I got some other idiot Emperor's mail because these demands are just awful."
  Response: "I swear I will not forget this insult, [otherEmpireRuler]."
  Response: "You beggar open war, [otherEmpireRuler], if you keep this up."
  Response: "You're lucky I'm in a good mood, [otherEmpireRace].  Don't think this conversation will happen again."
  Response: "You've made a mistake in threatening my pride with these terms."


Mood: Happy
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Though we wish you the best, we can't do that."
  Response: "If only we could do that for you."
  Response: "This is not within our ability to fulfill."
  Response: "Surely you've made a mistake; we cannot accept this."
  Response: "No, and no a thousand times over again."
  Response: "Do not bring this to me again; this is ... an embarassing proposition."
  Response: "Just who do you think you are, [otherEmpireRuler], making demands of us like this?"
  Response: "By the laws of all that are civil, I would rather see my firstborn on a platter than accept this!  How dare you!"
  Response: "I thought we were friendly, [otherEmpireRuler].  Perhaps you're simply yanking my chain."
  Response: "This will not go over well by my advisors.  You had best forget you had ever offered this, [otherEmpireRuler], if you wish good favor among our people."

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "Perhaps if you reworked your proposal we might consider it further."
  Response: "A well worded proposal but it would be in our best interests to refuse it."
  Response: "We have considered your proposal but have ultimately rejected it."
  Response: "We have weighed the pros and cons of your proposal and find them unbalanced; and so they are rejected."
  Response: "Whose interests this benefits I cannot discern but I can discern that my people would be quite upset if I accepted this as-is."
  Response: "I have no reason to accept such unbalanced terms, [otherEmpireRuler].  Even amongst friends, such brevity is rare."
  Response: "I can not and will not accept your conditions as they are hazardous to the health of this empire as a whole."
  Response: "These conditions would hearken darker days for my people; as such, I am rejecting them until they are further revised."
  Response: "Not in my lifetime; not in my successor's."
  Response: "Sure, we'll accept this contract -- when our home star goes dark!  Take your idiocy elsewhere; it isn't welcome here."
  
 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "This is a joke, isn't it?  Ha ha ha ha.  Anything else?"
  Response: "Quit joking around.  Get serious."
  Response: "Is this... is this [otherEmpire]?  Really?  YOU sent that?  Right... No."
  Response: "There must be some mistake.  These terms are beyond reasonable -- they're fighting words!"
  Response: "You looking for trouble, [otherEmpireRuler]?  Because you found it."
  Response: "Ask me again.  Go on, ask me again and see how it goes."
  Response: "I'll give you two seconds to rethink that proposition before I cram it through your message port."
  Response: "I don't think you know who you're talking to.  I'll give you a moment to reconsider that proposal."
  Response: "Are you serious?  Get off this channel.  We're done here."
  Response: "Get some professional help, [otherEmpireRace].  I worry for your sanity."
  Response: "Fleck off, you annoying space crab."
  Response: "You better switch that comm off before I fill the space between us with some really nasty, really disgusting words."
  Response: "Next time I see you, you better remember to duck or else you're going home with a nice curly scar to match your smug complexion."
  Response: "I've got two options laid out in nice, tidily print, text right here.  One details how we destroy your every last colony and the other one details how you retract that offer right now.  Help out a fellow empire ruler, [otherEmpireRuler]; just what am I to choose?"
  Response: "Oh sure.  How about you burn that contract before I burn your face and we'll call it a deal, eh?"
  Response: "Cute; you're a real child-at-heart.  Get your face off my commnet before I come over there and rip it off!"

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Topic: Trade

Mood: Angry
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "We're willing to overlook some of your past transgressions to the tune of [s1] for [s2]."
  Response: "It is only because we are forgiving that we even consider trading [s1] for [s2]."
  Response: "Though my advisors tell me trading with you is unwise, I still wish to forward the following proposal."
  Response: "This offer doesn't come around often, so pay attention.  [s1] for [s2].  Deal?"
  Response: "You want to get on our good sides?  Alright.  We're willing to trade [s1]  for [s2]."
  Response: "Alright, things are a little slow on our exports and we've got stuff sitting around.  Don't think this is coming to you because we like you.  Here's what we're offering."
  
 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "My economic advisor believes it would be in your best interests to swap your [s2] for [s1].  What's your take?"
  Response: "Well, I was going to offer a whole bunch of things to your trade department today ... but then I saw a fabric with my likeness on it being... "defaced" we'll say by one of your citizens.  So I've reduced my offer to the following items."
  Response: "Think fast: [s1] for [s2]."
  Response: "So I was thinking today.  Who'd want [s2]?  Well, I figured you would!  So I was chatting with your trade advisor and I found out that you could part with [s1] for it.  How about it?"
  Response: "I've got a list of wares I thought you might be interested in checking out.  Here's what I've got."
  Response: "Just so happens that a little shipping accident left me a little in the drain; luckily I had a few things tucked away for the right people to bid on if the time came around.  So: you interested?"
  Response: "I'm not one to hoard things, but that [s1] of yours is a fine work of art.  What could I do to convince you to part with it?"

 Attitude: Evil 
  Response: "I keep getting told by my advisors that I should keep 'diplomatic channels' open.  So how about you give me [s2] and I give you [s1] in the interests of continued 'good relations'?"
  Response: "I was told you were eyeing our [s1] lately.  We're willing to trade for it.  How about we give you [s1] if you give us [s2]?  It's a fair trade when you adjust for inflation!"
  Response: "I got a hold of one of your latest internal memos.  Stars, was I surprised at what I saw!  A whole lot of junk!!  Well, I'm in a giving mood today but my people will throw a fit if I don't take some of your stuff in exchange.  Here's the proposal; take a look."
  Response: "Look, I've got all this crap just hanging around in the docks and it's got nowhere to go.  Somebody's got to want it.  You interested?"
  Response: "My idiot trade advisor just screwed up our registries.  Since it'd take years to go through them all as-is, we figured we'd make the job a little easier by just reducing what we've got on the books.  Feel like helping us liquidate some assets?"
  Response: "Now, I can't tell you where I got these but between you and me these are high-quality goods.  Want to take a look?"

Mood: Neutral
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Would you kindly accept the trade of [s1] for [s2]?"
  Response: "I've been looking at [s2] for a while now.  Today, I came to what I believe is an agreeable price.  Would you take [s1] for it?"
  Response: "My economic advisor was looking over our exports from the past few months and I didn't believe it when he mentioned that you weren't on the list.  So, how about we kickstart the trading networks again?"
  Response: "My traders tell me they haven't been around your stars for some time now.  I figure you wouldn't mind some incentive to give them a little lower taxation, eh?"
  Response: "This is strictly off-the-record, alright?  Check this out; my people would kill me if they knew what I put on this list."

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "We propose a trade of [s1] for [s2]."
  Response: "We are willing to offer [s2] if you're willing to offer [s1]."
  Response: "Our trade liason has forwarded us the following proposal.  What's your response?"
  Response: "In the interests of promoting a fluid and stable economy, we're willing to offer you some personal incentives for trading with our empire.  How do you feel about this list?"
  Response: "I just compiled another list of trade goods.  Thought you might want to know."

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Despite our past differences, we're willing to start a new chapter with you starting with a symbolic trade of [s1] for [s2].  What do you say?  Deal?"
  Response: "[s1] for [s2].  Deal or no deal?"
  Response: "Hey, I just got handed this list by my economic advisor.  He wants you to sign off on this little trade agreement.  It'd be great if you could sign it as-soon-as-possible and get it back to us."
  Response: "I'm feeling pretty generous today.  I think I'll open up my 'private reserve' for you, [otherEmpireRuler] and see what you're willing to part with to get a hold of some of it."
  Response: "'Live dangerously or die young', right?  Heh.  Here's what I've got on-hand."


Mood: Happy
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Though we prize our Empire's assets we would like to offer you one of our prized possessions, [s2], if you are willing to give to us a token of your understanding; in this case, [s1]."
  Response: "In lieu of our good standing with your Empire, we would like to present [s2] as an auctionable item to your empire if you are willing to part with [s1]."
  Response: "We would like to propose the following exchange of resources for the betterment of both our Empires."

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "Would you be willing to trade our [s2] for your [s1]?"
  Response: "We are interested in acquiring [s1] if you're willing to accept [s1] as its price."
  Response: "We'd like your signature on this resource exchangement contract.  Give it a look over, please."

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Look, I know there's been some misunderstanding about how our economy works and how exports are heavily inflated, but I've been able to negotiate a little loophole we can use just for this once.  So, while we've got the opportunity, how about we trade [s1] and [s2]?"
  Response: "I've got the perfect deal for you, [s1] for [s2].  Come on, it's the perfect deal!"
  Response: "We worked on this proposal all last night.  We think it's as fair as its going to get.  What's your say?"

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Topic: Demands

Mood: Angry
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Failing to meet our demands would be unwise, [otherEmpireRuler]."
  Response: "It is not in our nature to be overly aggressive but we insist that you hand over [s1] to the [thisEmpire] immediately."
  Response: "Surrender [s1] or prepare yourself to face the immediate consequences."
  Response: "If you do not cooperate and arrange to transfer ownership of these assets to the [thisEmpire], we will be forced to rethink our military strategies and your Empire's role in them.""

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "Meet our demands or suffer the consequences."
  Response: "You've held on to [s1] for long enough, I think.  Surrender it immediately!"
  Response: "You didn't think you could hide [s1] away forever, did you?  Hand it over quietly or there'll be trouble."
  Response: "We don't make it a point to harass other empires about like this, but this will have to be an exception.  You will hand over the following immediately or you will immediately regret your decision."
  Response: "It is in your best interest, both as a ruler and as a citizen of your own empire, to surrender the following to the [thisEmpire].  Refuse us at your own peril."

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Meet our demands or I will suffer your people greatly."
  Response: "Let me explain what's about to happen.  You're going to give me [s1] or you'll regret it to the day you die."
  Response: "Your [s1] or a year of 'bad luck'.  Make your choice, 'Emperor'."


Mood: Neutral
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Meet our demands."
  Response: "We can do a lot more with [s1] than you can if you'd allow us."
  Response: "Would you be willing to loan [s1] to us for the short term?"
  Response: "Without the following assets, our current plan will falter and we'll have to spend countless months reformulating our strategy.  Please, think of our relationship as empires!"

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "Meet our demands."
  Response: "We require your [s1]."
  Response: "Hand over [s1] and nobody will get hurt."

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Meet our demands."
  Response: "What are you doing?  You're not even using [s1] right!  Stop embarassing yourself and hand it over to someone who really knows how to use it."
  Response: "We hear there have been pirates heading toward your area of space.  I think I could talk them out of coming over to your corner of the galaxy if you'll lend me [s1]."
  Response: "Just look at all this.  You've got all this stuff and you're just letting it all waste away!!  Despicable.  Hand all this over or we'll take it from you by force!"

Mood: Happy
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Our people are getting along so well, but we could get along so much nicer if you just meet our demands."
 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "We have a need, and we feel you are the best ones to fill that need."
 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "You have such nice things, and we want so few of them, so why keep them from us?"
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Topic: War

Mood: Angry
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Enough!!  We have exhausted our diplomatic channels and now it shall come down to brute force!  Consider yourself at war, [otherEmpire]!"
  Response: "You have brought this upon yourself; prepare for war, [otherEmpire]."
 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "We have put up with your kind quite enough!  Bow down, insufferable maggots, or perish!"
  Response: "Our ships will drive you to the unending darkness where you will perish, [otherEmpire]."
  Response: "Watch your back, [otherEmpire].  You have made a dangerous enemy today."
 Attitude: Evil
//------------Request: Can I get a randomly generated list of insults which are tied to planet types?  It'd make these messages more dynamic.
  Response: "This is the end.  Now we make war against you, [otherEmpire], and we will all watch as your planets burn."
  Response: "Our scientists have just unveiled a new weapon which apparently 'pops' certain kinds of bodies.  You will make fine bubble wrap, [otherEmpire]; I will enjoy 'popping' every last one of you with one of my personal laser cannons."
  Response: "I just got the keys to a brand new gravity manipulation drive.  I think I'll install it on your homeworld and sink it into it's star.  And chain you to the surface facing away so it takes longer for you to sublimate."
  Response: "I think it's time for you to be reminded who wears the pants in this relationship.  Bend over and I'll do my best to end it quickly."
  Response: "Your smart mouth won't get you out of this one, [otherEmpire].  We'll drag you through the Homestar, one by one, and broadcast it to all the other empires.  They've already paid for the closest seats to the event and we always make our show dates."
  Response: "You think you can just do whatever you want?  You think you can just strut around the galaxy like you own it?  Your arrogance and peity know no bounds and I think I'll come and personally cut you down to size, little [race]."
  Response: "We have given you time to think over your acts.  War, it is."
  Response: "Our two fleets will clash among the stars and when you finally lie broken and defeated we shall fashion a great monument of your ship carcasses and annihilate them in orbit of your homeworld, marring it with your blighted ignorance and foolish words."
  Response: "First you will suffer.  Then you will perish."
  Response: "In the end, it doesn't really matter if you struggle.  We both know who's walking away from this fight."
  Response: "You dare make a mockery of [thisEmpire]?!"
  Response: "What is a [race]?  Nothing but a miserable pile of secrets --- but enough talk, have at you!"

Mood: Neutral
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "We have talked this through our Senate and we our diplomats refuse to speak with you.  By popular demand, War comes to your empire, [otherEmpire]."
  Response: "The only option that remains is War and if you so desire it, then War it is."
  Response: "We have arrived at the option of War with no alternatives; we shall walk the path of war, then."
  Response: "Your actions carry consequence, [otherEmpire], we will ensure that they are given their due portense."
  Response: "Perhaps through the agonies of War you will learn the error of your ways."

 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "We feel that it is in our mutual interest to ... seek other channels of diplomacy.  En garde, [otherEmpire]."
  Response: "Actions speak louder than words, [otherEmpire], and we will spare no more to broach your interests.  Surrender, or be crushed."
  Response: "Though we had no interest in pursuing war with you, you have convinced us that War is most certainly a path we should pursue."
  Response: "I wish to make it clear, in no uncertain terms, that you will be punished, [otherEmpire]."

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "One of our executives of entertainment dropped by the other day.  He had a magnificent idea for a live broadcast show but unfortunately it required us to superheat one of our planet's crusts.  So if you see ships dropping by soon put on your best set of weapons, you're on galactic TV!"
  Response: "So be it, fool. War, it is."
  Response: "We are not amused.  We advise you start looking for your replacement now as soon you will rot on the cracked earth of your homeworld; left to the ravages of your dying Homestar."
  Response: "Your planets will burn, your ships will warp, and your star will be extinguished.  Pray, to whatever Gods you worship, that we would be merciful when we find you."
  Response: "When you lie naked, burned, and beaten on the soil of your homeworld, comforted by the melted hulls of your 'mighty' army, we will then be satisfied."

Mood: Happy
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "I'm sorry it has come to this, [otherEmpire].  With my personal regrets, know that you are now at war with the [thisEmpire]."
  Response: "The people would revolt unless I would stand aside and let War come to you.  Hopefully, we can end this quickly."
  Response: "I was left no option, [otherEmpire].  We must declare war on you; the people of [thisEmpire] will not have it any other way."
 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "Though we have enjoyed our mutual partnership it is in [thisEmpire]'s best interest to colonize worlds in your systems.  We are coming to take those planets, whether by force or through surrender."

 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "You know, I'm having such a good time with you guys that I figured 'you know, why not pit our forces against each other and see who comes out on top'?  The idea got really popular among the people of [thisEmpire] and so now we're going to have a little, tinsy, tiny, war.  We're coming fast and we're coming strong, [otherEmpire].  Show us what you've got!"



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Topic: Alliance
Mood: Angry
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Your typical Angry/Good Alliance Request." 
 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "Your typical Angry/Neutral Alliance Request."
 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Your typical Angry/Evil Alliance Request."


Mood: Neutral
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Your typical Neutral/Good Alliance Request." 
 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "Your typical Neutral/Neutral Alliance Request."
 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Your typical Neutral/Evil Alliance Request."

Mood: Happy
 Attitude: Good
  Response: "Your typical Happy/Good Alliance Request." 
 Attitude: Neutral
  Response: "Your typical Happy/Neutral Alliance Request."
 Attitude: Evil
  Response: "Your typical Happy/Evil Alliance Request."

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Topic: Peace Treaty
Mood: Angry
 Attitude: Good
   Response: "Against the advice of my council, I have decided to come forward with this proposal of peace to end these dark times."

 Attitude: Neutral
   Response: "We have decided to give peace with [otherEmpire] another chance."

 Attitude: Evil
   Response: "Even if you suck more than a black hole, I do admire your ability to lead [otherEmpire]."
   Response: "You want peace or not?  Make up your mind quickly, I've got an appointment to torture some of your captains."

Mood: Neutral
 Attitude: Good
   Response: "This bitterness between our people has gone on for far too long.  We should pursue a path of peace."

 Attitude: Neutral
   Response: "Despite your Empire's history, it is not yet too late for Peace."

 Attitude: Evil
   Response: "So how does a peace treaty sound?"
   Response: "Peace!  Fresh peace!  Best offer [otherEmpire]'s ever got!  Read all about it!"

Mood: Happy
 Attitude: Good
   Response: "It is time to put away the weapons, return to our homes, and seek more diplomatic means to resolve our differences."

 Attitude: Neutral
   Response: "One of our clerks just informed me that we're still officially at war with you.  I had no idea, did you?"

 Attitude: Evil
   Response: "You put up a good fight, [otherEmpire].  We feel it'd be a real shame to extinguish such a hot flame.  How about we call this war today, hm?"