Synedrion Haven events
Events that can happen when you visit faction Haven for the first time. Havens that you never visited are marked with a blue question mark on Geoscape.
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A Scanner Brightly
Conditions: Haven Leader's attitude to the Phoenix Project is more than 0.
When our operatives arrive at [HavenName], the citizens are busy setting up a new, experimental long-range scanner, developed by the eccentric Dr. Jefferson Nkrumah. Some consider Dr. Nkrumah's methods to be odd, but he insists that it's necessary to look at the world without preconceptions.
"Think of my approach as Shklovskian defamiliarization, or as the scientific equivalent of the Brechtian Verfremdungseffekt," he says. "But without proper resources and at the end of the world."
Contribute resources to the experiment (-10 Tech, -25 Materials)
The scanner works, producing an entirely new method of analyzing the world's post-Pandoravirus geography... for a little while, before exploding in a shower of sparks.
"Some data is better than no data," Dr. Jefferson Nkrumah is heard to murmur. He hands our operatives a copy of the information he collected, along with an explanation of his methodology.
Research +100, 
Synedrion's attitude to 
Phoenix Project +3, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +7, 2 Scavenging sites revealed, value Nkrumah=1.
Stay out of it
Dr. Nkrumah may be talented, but the Phoenix Project needs to focus on legitimate research.
A Time of Tragedies
Conditions: Haven Leader's attitude to the Phoenix Project is more than 0, Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project is between 0 and 25.
The citizens of [HavenName] are greatly relieved to see our operatives. The last few months have been terrible for them, one tragedy after another; they are glad to see the Phoenix Project trying to figure out the Pandoravirus.
Promise that things will get better
A belief in a better future, everyone agrees, is necessary for humanity to keep going.
Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project +3, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +7.
Contribute resources to help them recover (-50 Food)
The people of the haven are thankful for our support.
Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project +5, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +16.
An Oral History of the Pandoravirus
Conditions: Haven Leader's attitude to the Phoenix Project is more than 0.
At [HavenName], our operatives are approached by Leyla Shupak, a writer working on an oral history of the Pandoravirus. She would like to interview them about their experiences in the field. She's also interviewed people from New Jericho and various other havens; the intent is to create a complex, multi-layered document that captures something of what it was like to be a human being in this age of the world. Assuming, of course, that there's going to be someone left to read it.
The Disciples of Anu disapprove of her work, as they believe that too much of it legitimizes the idea that the fall of the old world was tragic rather than necessary. They believe that accounts of the fall must focus on humanity's ability to adapt and grow, on the changes we have to make and the opportunities that surround us, instead of nostalgia and self-pity.
Accept
The interview session proves emotionally exhausting, as old wounds are easily reopened, but it also provides our operatives with a rare feeling of recognition. It's always good to remember that human lives have a context, that we're in this mess together.
Disciples of Anu's attitude to Phoenix Project -4, Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project +3, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +9, 
Stamina -10, 50 Skill points received.
Decline
The story of the Pandoravirus will have to wait to be told until the Pandoravirus has actually been defeated. Until then, this kind of thing is just a distraction.
Disciples of Anu's attitude to Phoenix Project +4
Bacchanalia
Conditions: Haven Leader's attitude to the Phoenix Project is more than 25.
We have made contact with [HavenName], a Synedrion haven. A citizens' assembly is supposed to vote on contributing resources to our cause, but a significant chunk of the population appears to be busy enjoying some kind of orgy. Our operatives are invited to participate, should they be interested.
Politely decline and wait for the orgy to end
Perhaps because many of the citizens seem hungry and/or sleepy, the haven votes to donate a significant amount of food to the Phoenix Project.
FOOD +360
Make polite excuses and attempt to leave
The citizens of [HavenName] express some disappointment at the prissy attitude of the Phoenix Project, but quickly arrange a vote, as they do wish to contribute.
FOOD +70, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project -5.
Allow our operatives to participate
As per regulation 17.4b, the details of this event are to remain private; there is to be no log of which operatives choose to participate. Later on, the assembly votes to generously support the Phoenix Project.
FOOD +150, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +10.
Broken Dreams
Conditions: Haven Leader's attitude to the Phoenix Project is more than 0.
The atmosphere at [HavenName] is subdued. An attack some months ago resulted in two hundred deaths, reminding the citizens that their little utopia is surrounded by an apocalypse that will not simply go away when they stop paying attention. They've never felt quite right since.
Offer our condolences
There is little that can be done for the dead, but perhaps we can help prevent such tragedies in the future.
Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +4.
Castigate them for not taking the enemy seriously enough
Our message is received with expressions of outrage and disappointment, and our operatives are pointedly told to stay away from grieving family members. Still: if Synedrion does not start understanding the threat of the Pandoravirus, tragedies like this one will only multiply.
New Jericho's attitude to Phoenix Project +5, Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project -4, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project -12.
Fund a memorial to the deceased (-25 Materials)
A memorial can't change what happened, but it can remind us that we don't just accept the deaths of our loved ones. We remember them and we use our pain and our rage at the injustice of the universe as a source of strength in the fight to build a better world for the next generation.
Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project +3, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +6.
Building Democracy
Conditions: Haven Leader's attitude to the Phoenix Project is more than 0.
Our operatives have made contact with [HavenName], a haven that only joined Synedrion relatively recently. The citizens of [HavenName] are currently in the process of converting their old council hall into a facility better suited for a full democratic assembly. They could use some building materials and are willing to exchange them for excess equipment.
Agree to the trade (-75 Materials)
The citizens are thankful for the Phoenix Project's support for the political system they have chosen. Finally they will be able to make decisions for themselves - at least as much as anyone can in this world.
Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project +3, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +6, 1 Synedrion Assault rifle, 1 Synedrion Sniper rifle and 4 Sonic grenades received.
Offer building materials for free (-75 Materials)
There is cheering all throughout [HavenName]. "So the Phoenix Project really does stand for freedom and democracy," one of the citizens says to our operatives. "That is very, very encouraging. Didn't know people still tried to do the right thing on this broken planet. Maybe there's hope after all. At least a little sliver of it. But you can go a long way on a little hope, you know?"
Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project +6, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +17.
Tell them they're idiots for joining Synedrion
Our input is not deemed helpful.
Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project -2, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project -10.
Reject the offer
The haven's representatives are disappointed, but they shrug and go back to their work. There's a lot to prepare before the first official assembly.
Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project -5
Cerebral Accelerationism
Conditions: Haven Leader's attitude to the Phoenix Project is more than 0.
[HavenName] is home to Dr. Lexa Kennedy, a charmingly sinister neurobiologist who believes in pushing the boundaries of human cognitive experience. She has been working on a new method for transferring information into the human brain, hoping it can be used to accelerate learning processes. Unfortunately for her project, the people of [HavenName] find the value of her work questionable, particularly as they are worried it could be used to secretly indoctrinate people.
"That and the incident where I turned Larry into Barry," Dr. Kennedy admits. "But look, I'm working with limited resources here. The world is literally ending and we need every advantage we can get, right? So, if any of you... operatives is the term, yes? If any of you operatives would be interested in helping me run some tests... on your brains..."
Allow our operatives to participate
After minor brain surgery, some mild electric shocks, and a limited amount of shrieking, the experiments are finally successful.
"I've managed to download War and Peace into your brains!" Dr. Kennedy beams. "Although I think it's in Ancient Cappadocian. Sorry. Wrong file." Further experimentation shows that technology has a lot of limitations, but it will allow our soldiers to improve some of their skills.
Stamina -10, 30 Hit points lost, 10 Skill points received, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project -3
This sounds like a terrible idea
Dr. Kennedy sighs. "I guess I should give up on this project. There's probably a good reason everyone's against it. Well, maybe I can try making that mist-driven ship prototype work after all..."
Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +6
Extraction
Conditions: Haven Leader's attitude to the Phoenix Project is less than -25.
Our operatives have been approached by a Synedrion dissident. The individual in question is willing to exchange valuable information in exchange for a way out of [HavenName] and a modest payment.
Help the dissenter (-15 Tech)
The dissenter hands our operatives a small portable drive full of research data. Clearly, people are starting to doubt Synedrion's vision of the future.
Research +20, Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project -2, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project -8.
Do not help
The Phoenix Project is a science organization, not a taxi service.
Fungal Crisis
Conditions: Haven Leader's attitude to the Phoenix Project is less than 0, Food zone is present
When the [AircraftName] arrives at [HavenName], our operatives encounter a crisis situation: an unknown fungus has been found growing inside the haven. The local scientists are extremely alarmed and everyone is doing their best to figure out how bad the situation is.
Offer scientific assistance (-20 Tech)
After a great deal of hard work, the growth is isolated and removed. It turns out to be a highly mutated strain of Eremothecium gossypii, which could have caused severe damage to the haven's crops. How it infiltrated the haven remains unknown, but the inhabitants are deeply thankful for our help.
Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project +5, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +9.
Stay out of the way
Many of the haven's fruit trees are drying up and dying, and some of the grain also seems to be affected, despite the genetic resistance to fungi engineered by Synedrion's scientists.
Food zone is damaged.
Fury
Conditions: Haven Leader's attitude to the Phoenix Project is less than 0, Factory zone is present
[HavenName] recently suffered a breach. Small tick-like parasites invaded the haven, causing extreme rage and confusion in anyone they attached themselves to. Synedrion doctors have already found a cure, but there is still a lot to repair. The exhausted and still somewhat shaky citizens are happy to see our operatives.
Offer assistance with the repairs (-40 Materials)
Citizen Soyinka thanks our operatives on behalf of the community. This will make a real difference.
Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project +3, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +10.
Offer condolences
A representative thanks the Phoenix Project on behalf of the community.
Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project +4, Factory is damaged.
Argue that this shows coexistence with the new ecosystem is impossible
Perhaps a reasonable argument to make, but not one the people of [HavenName] are particularly interested in hearing right now.
New Jericho's attitude to Phoenix Project +3, Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project -3, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project -10.
Argue that this shows human beings need to adapt on a biological level
Perhaps a reasonable argument to make, but not one the people of [HavenName] are particularly interested in hearing right now.
Disciples of Anu's attitude to Phoenix Project +3, Synedrion's attitude to Phoenix Project -3, Haven Leader’s attitude to Phoenix Project -15.
Matters of Faith
Conditions: Haven Leader's attitude to the Phoenix Project is more than 0.
At the Synedrion haven of [HavenName], an unusual situation is unfolding: a significant minority of the population has joined a new religion, the Cult of the Distant Voice. Members of the Cult believe that through meditation, a person can make contact with a divine being called Yurgon, and thus receive enlightenment. Furthermore, they believe that the enlightened are immune to the Pandoravirus. This latter belief is causing a security problem.
Synedrion is predicated on full religious freedom, but it is also a society built on principles of scientific rationality. To suppress the Cult would be an assault on freedom, but the Cult's belief put the community in active danger of infection. Frustrated, worried, and unable to find a solution via debate, the people of [HavenName] have turned to us for input.
Cultists should be forced to obey security protocols or be expelled
The followers of the Cult of the Distant Voice are not pleased, and the rest of the population is deeply uncomfortable, but at some point irrational beliefs can no longer be tolerated, particularly when lives are at risk. Some of the cultists decide to leave, risking the long journey across the wasteland to stay true to their visions.
