The Iranian Empire continued to attempt to secure technological superiority. Pursuant to this,
the research in high-temperature superconductors and heat-resistant materials was continued and funding was set aside for
the development of quantum computers. In addition, construction of
a facility to cheaply and quickly (with emphasis on speed) manufacture a vast variety of scientific equipment for multiple disciplines was started.
In addition, considerable effort was invested in improving Iranian infrastructure, by
improving and rebuilding the national rail network and by
constructing a series of desalination plants to counteract water shortages. Also,
the efforts to restore urban centres, especially major port cities were continued.
In light of recent developments, a study was commissioned to
determine how costly it would be to set up military infrastructure to allow a battalion-sized force to be deployed anywhere within the Empire in less than three hours (obviously not the same force for the whole empire).
Finally,
the intelligence networks were ordered to continue watching out for outbreaks of the new disease, and to locate the closest ones. The Empire also
traded petrochemicals and fuel for food with the Unified Baltic Republic.
Research:
High-temperature superconductor: 9 points
Heat-resistant material: 9 points
Quantum computers: 7 points
Construction:
Scientific equipment plant: 9 points
Improved rail network: 9 points
Urban restoration and cleanup: 7 points
Desalination plants: 5 points
We are quite happy to trade our fuel for your food, and hope that this signals the beginning of a peaceful and productive relationship between our two countries.
Mohsen Rahimi, Councillor of Foreign Affairs