情报

Intelligence, and espionage, are two important factors in gaining the upper hand over other empires. While an empire can only be defeated militarily, espionage can be used to significantly weaken it or gain substantial advantages over it.

Intel

 情报（Intel） is a value between 0 and 100 that represents how much information an empire has about another empire. Every 10 points of intel will raise at least one Intel Level, unlocking additional information about an empire.

Intel	Intel Level
	Government	Diplomacy	Economy	Technology	Military
0-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90-99
100

Intel level

Intel level is gained either by increasing infiltration or temporarily via intel reports. It is spread across 5 categories and reveals the following information:

Level	Category
	Government	Diplomacy	Economy	Technology	Military
Low	Authority Ethics Capital Location Ruler	Casus Belli Relative Power Rivalries Federation Names	Low Intel on Colonies (names and locations of colonies on galaxy map) Relative Economic Power	Relative Technological Power Number of Researched Technologies	Casus Belli Relative Fleet Power Location of Starbases
Medium	Civics Origin Governors	Opinion Breakdown Diplomatic Pacts	Low Intel on Systems (locations of and numbers of planets in owned systems) Medium Intel on Colonies (locations of colonies within their systems, planet classes of colonies) Location of Civilian Ships		Location of Military Fleets
High	Empire Sprawl		Medium Intel on Systems (planet classes of all planets in owned systems, fleets and orbital stations in owned systems) High Intel on Colonies (reveals all other information about colonies) Current Orders of Civilian Ships		Military Fleets Details
Full			High Intel on Systems (orbital deposits in owned systems) Full Intel on Colonies (redundant with medium intel on colonies)		Current Orders of Military Fleets

If an Intel Level falls its information will no longer be updated but will remain available and marked as Stale.

Intel cap

Intel cap is determined by Base intel, diplomatic pacts, trust and infiltration, whichever is the highest. If Current Intel is below the Intel Cap it will increase by +12 per year. If Current Intel is above the Intel Cap it will decrease by -1 per year. Intel Cap from Trust is equal to half the Trust amount while Intel Cap from Infiltration is equal to the Infiltration Level. Intel Cap from Diplomatic Pacts is the following:

Intel Cap	Source
10	First Contact
20	商业协议（Commercial Pact）  保障独立（Guaranteed Independence）  互不侵犯条约（Non-Aggression Pact）
30	移民协议（Migration Treaty）  科研协议（Research Agreement） Both Galactic Community members
40	防御条约（Defensive Pact）  联邦合作国（Federation Associate）  霸权（Hegemony） federation
45	Galactic Custodian
50	军事同盟（Miltiary Alliance） federation  研究合作组织（Research Cooperative） federation  贸易联盟（Trade League） federation
60	星系联盟（Galactic Union） federation
65	Galactic emperor

Each level of Federation Centralization also adds +10 to the Intel cap provided by the Federation type.

Base intel

Base intel grants a minimum on intel cap towards every empire. It starts at 10 and can be increased by +10 by each of the following:

•  殖民官僚制（Colonial Bureaucracy） technology
•  星河官僚制（Galactic Bureaucracy） technology
• Bureau of Espionage edict
• Observation Instinct edict
• Covert Analysis Algorithm edict
•  超凡入圣（Transcendence） ascension perk
• Every Sentry Array megastructure stage (max +40)

Spy networks

Spy networks are created by assigning an  特使（Envoy） to build one in a target empire via the Diplomacy or Espionage menu. Creating a spy network allows an empire to launch various Operations once they have a sufficient  渗透等级（Infiltration Level） level. Infiltration level grows over time as long as a spy network exists, especially if the infiltrated empire struggles with  empire sprawl. If the envoy is removed or maximum infiltration level drops below current infiltration level, current infiltration level falls by -1 each month.

The current and the maximum  渗透等级（Infiltration Level） Level are shown at the top of the Espionage window and should not be confused with the  情报（Intel） Level that is shown on the Diplomacy screen. Maximum Infiltration Level is initially 50, modified by 10 for each level difference between your codebreaking and the target's encryption. It can also be increased by +5 for each acquired Asset, and the Gather Information operation raises the Maximum Infiltration Level by +5 temporarily (to a maximum of +20).

Codebreaking

Codebreaking represents the ability to infiltrate another empire using Spy Networks.

Source	Codebreaking
面具帝国（Cutthroat Politics） civic	+1
恶性竞争（Ruthless Competition） civic	+1
静态研究分析（Static Research Analysis） civic	+1
内圣之道（Inward Perfection） civic	-1
Bureau of Espionage edict	+2
Observation Instinct edict	+2
Covert Analysis Algorithm edict	+2
Subterfuge tradition opener	+1
Operational Security tradition	+1
超凡入圣（Transcendence） ascension perk	+2
量子骇客（Quantum Hacking） technology	+2
模拟社会工程（Simulated Social Engineering） technology	+2
准维映射（Quasi-Dimensional Reflection） technology	+2
Imperial Security Directorate resolution	+2
Whisperers in the Void empire modifier	+2
Rock Brain Linguistics empire modifier	+2
Mycelial Network empire modifier	+1
Improved Mycelial Network empire modifier	+1
Found Encryption Key empire modifier	+1

Encryption

Encryption represents the defense against foreign infiltration.

Source	Encryption
格式塔意识（Gestalt Consciousness） ethic	+2
内圣之道（Inward Perfection） civic	+1
集中知识（Pooled Knowledge） civic	+1
自检（Introspective） civic	+1
Tracking Implants edict	+1
Thought Enforcement edict	+1
Enhanced Surveillance edict	+1
Information Security tradition	+1
天机工程（Enigmatic Engineering） ascension perk	+2
超凡入圣（Transcendence） ascension perk	+2
量子防火墙（Quantum Firewalls） technology	+2
同时崩塌存储（Simultaneous-Collapse Storage） technology	+2
负时间密钥（Negative-Time Keys） technology	+2
Imperial Security Directorate resolution	+4
Disinformation Protocols empire modifier	+1
Lost Encryption Key empire modifier	-2

Operations

All operations except for Gather Information require the  灭世天罚（Nemesis） DLC.

Operations are targeted events that can be triggered within a specific empire. To run an operation an empire must have an  特使（Envoy） assigned to build a spy network in the target empire. All operations have an  渗透等级（Infiltration Level） level requirement and  能量币（Energy Credits） cost as well as an an ongoing  能量币（Energy Credits） upkeep until they are completed.

The difficulty of an operation is affected by the infiltrating empire's codebreaking against the infiltrated empire's encryption. If problems arise during an operation, the spymaster for that network will contact you to make a decision. Progressing an operation functions similarly to the archeology mechanic. Most operations will reduce the spy network's current infiltration level upon completion.

Operation	Operation category	Intel category	Phases		Costs			Requirements			Objective Effects
					Launch	Upkeep	Finish		Initiator	Target
Gather Information	密谋（Subterfuge）	None	1	4	200	-4	-5	10	None	None	Gain intel and maximum infiltration level on the targeted empire. Maximum infiltration level +5 for 10 years. Stacks to a maximum of +20, after which further operations just reset the duration.
Spark Diplomatic Incident	Manipulation	Diplomacy	3	5	300	-5	-10	25	Communications with 4+ empires	Communications with 4+ empires  格式塔意识（Gestalt Consciousness）  种族洁癖（Fanatic Purifiers）	Causes diplomatic embarrassment involving an envoy of the targeted empire.
Prepare Sleeper Cells	密谋（Subterfuge）	Government	2	6	450	-6	None	30	None	None	Ceases activity within this spy network, allowing its spymaster to be reassigned whilst also preventing its infiltration level from decaying.
Acquire Asset	密谋（Subterfuge）	Government	3	5	450	-6	-15	30	None	None	Gain an asset for use within this spy network.
Extort Favors	操控信息（Manipulation）	Diplomacy	3	6	600	-7	-20	35	Genocidal	Genocidal	Gain at least one favor from the targeted empire. 80%:   +1 外交支持（Diplomatic Favors） from the target 20%:   +2 外交支持（Diplomatic Favors）s from the target
Smear Campaign	操控信息（Manipulation）	Diplomacy	3	7	600	-7	-20	35	Communications with 4+ empires	Communications with 4+ empires Fallen Empire	Lower relations between the targeted empire and another empire.
Steal Technology	密谋（Subterfuge）	Technology	3	8	800	-8	One of: -20 -30	40	None	天机工程（Enigmatic Engineering） Been at least 6 years since the last Steal Technology operation	Gain a random unknown technology, or else an amount of research. Gain 30% progress in a random technology the target has and you don't. If there are no valid technologies to steal, gain 1000  研究（Research） in each category instead.  渗透等级（Infiltration Level） cost:0 Additional options on success:0 Sabotage research Requirements: Hacker or Memory Cache asset, target doesn't already have this penalty Cost:   -25 影响力（Influence）,   -10 渗透等级（Infiltration Level） Effect: Target gains   -10% 研究速度（Research Speed） for one year. Research backdoor Requirements: Relative codebreaking/encryption > 1.4,  密谋（Subterfuge） asset or Technology asset Cost: -1 Technology asset, or -1  密谋（Subterfuge） asset if you don't have a Technology asset Effect:   +10% 研究速度（Research Speed） for two years. Steal extra technology Requirements: Smooth exit,  密谋（Subterfuge） asset and Technology asset, 16.7% chance (or 37.5% with relative codebreaking/encryption > 1.6) Cost: -1 Technology asset,   -10 渗透等级（Infiltration Level） Effect: Gain 10% progress in a random technology the target has and you don't.
Sabotage Starbase	破坏（Sabotage）	Military	3	9	1000	-9	One of: -30 -45	45	None	恒星基地（Starbase） with a non-Shipyard module or building	Destroy a random module or building on a particular starbase. Will not affect Shipyard modules.
Arm Privateers	Provocation	Economy	3	10	1800	-12	-60	60	None	Been at least 3 years since any empire successfully armed privateers in this empire	Cause a fleet of hostile privateers to appear within targeted empire's space.
Crisis Beacon	Provocation	Technology	3	12	3200	-16	-80	80	Any crisis is active 4 year cooldown	None	Lure a crisis fleet towards the targeted empire's capital.
Imperium: Weaken Imperial Authority	密谋（Subterfuge）	Technology	3	7	600	-7	-15	35	Galactic Imperium member	Galactic Emperor	Lowers imperial authority. Imperial authority -20.
Imperium: Target Seditionists	密谋（Subterfuge）	Technology	3	7	600	-7	None	35	Galactic Emperor	Galactic Imperium member Either: Rivaling you Has an envoy undermining imperial authority	Weaken attempts by the targeted empire to lower imperial authority.
Imperium: Spark Rebellion	密谋（Subterfuge）	Technology	5	11	2500	-14	-50	70	Galactic Imperium member	Galactic Emperor Imperial authority 50 or less	Form a rebellion and declare war against the Galactic Imperium. This operation will be terminated if imperial authority is at least 80 when a phase concludes.

Assets

Assets are characters gained from the Acquire Asset operation that can be assigned to improve the skill of any operation. Each asset will grant +4 skill bonus per category that matches with the operation. At the end of an operation you might have the option to sacrifice an asset for a greater reward. Each asset also increases the maximum level your spy network can reach by +5.

If an asset is assigned to a Gather Information operation it gives it a 50% chance that the intel gained matches the asset's intel category.

Operation category	Intel category	Individualist asset	蜂巢思维（Hive Mind） asset	机械智能（Machine Intelligence） asset
密谋（Subterfuge）	Diplomacy	Clerk	Ephapse Relay	Engagement Protocol
密谋（Subterfuge）	Economy	Economist	Labor Drone	Logistics System
密谋（Subterfuge）	Government	Bureaucrat	Synapse Drone	Coordination System
密谋（Subterfuge）	Military	Junior Officer	Warrior Drone	War Algorithm
密谋（Subterfuge）	Technology	Scientist	Research Drone	Research Database
操控信息（Manipulation）	Diplomacy	Newscaster	Pheromone Emitter
操控信息（Manipulation）	Economy	Pop Icon	Resource Distribution Node
操控信息（Manipulation）	Government	Agitator	Behavioral Regulator
操控信息（Manipulation）	Military	Veteran	Subspace Tendril
操控信息（Manipulation）	Technology	Academic	Cortex Node
破坏（Sabotage）	Diplomacy	Attache		Dispatch Uplink
破坏（Sabotage）	Economy	Laborer		Resource Pylon
破坏（Sabotage）	Government	Criminal Underling		Command Relay
破坏（Sabotage）	Military	Arms Smuggler		Weapons Platform
破坏（Sabotage）	Technology	Hacker		Memory Cache

Internal Organs

Internal Organs are a unique type of asset that can only be obtained by vivisection during first contact. Unlike other assets it has a bonus to two operation categories, namely  密谋（Subterfuge） and  操控信息（Manipulation）.

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