Recruit Talent From Rival States

• Hold extended discussions about governance and strategy
• Evaluate the person's insights and capabilities

Decision Points

• If the rival state seems hesitant, maintain the cover story
• If the person proves capable, grant significant authority regardless of origin

Expected Outcomes

• Acquisition of valuable talent without diplomatic incident
• Access to strategic knowledge and governance expertise

Validation

• Verify that the exchange terms were modest enough to avoid revealing the target's true value to the rival state
• Confirm that extended discussions were held to assess the recruit's governance and strategic capabilities before granting authority
• Check that the recruit was asked to recommend other talented individuals to expand the talent network