Spy Background Skills |
No. |
Skill |
Name |
Level |
Unlocked at Rank |
Effects |
1 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_background_spy_attendant.png) |
(agent_background_spy_attendant_generic)
Attendant
An unassuming manner and an understanding ear are vital in an attendant.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
+1 to all attributes for parent army general (accompanying general)
-2% upkeep for all land units (parent army)
Bread and Games Edict:
+2 public order (local provincial edicts)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
+2 to all attributes for parent army general (accompanying general)
-4% upkeep for all land units (parent army)
Bread and Games Edict:
+4 public order (local provincial edicts)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+3 to all attributes for parent army general (accompanying general)
-6% upkeep for all land units (parent army)
Bread and Games Edict:
+6 public order (local provincial edicts)
|
2 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_background_spy_courier.png) |
(agent_background_spy_courier_generic)
Courier
Some things need to be carried in secrecy.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
+1 agents, armies or settlements revealed after a successful reconnoitre (this_agent_action)
+10 line of sight (this_agent)
+10% campaign map movement range (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
+2 agents, armies or settlements revealed after a successful reconnoitre (this_agent_action)
+20 line of sight (this_agent)
+15% campaign map movement range (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+3 agents, armies or settlements revealed after a successful reconnoitre (this_agent_action)
+30 line of sight (this_agent)
+20% campaign map movement range (this_agent)
|
3 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_background_spy_courtesan.png) |
(agent_background_spy_courtesan_generic)
Brothelworker
It's surprising what you can learn when you're staring at the ceiling.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
+2% chance of success in actions against enemy agents and generals (this_agent)
+5% cost of performing all actions (this_agent)
+2 public order (local province)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
+4% chance of success in actions against enemy agents and generals (this_agent)
+10% cost of performing all actions (this_agent)
+4 public order (local province)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+6% chance of success in actions against enemy agents and generals (this_agent)
+15% cost of performing all actions (this_agent)
+6 public order (local province)
|
4 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_background_spy_craftsman.png) |
(agent_background_spy_craftsman_generic)
Artisan
It pays to be good with your hands.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
+4% wealth from industry (local province)
+3% wealth from all commerce (local province)
-2% construction costs (local province)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
+8% wealth from industry (local province)
+6% wealth from all commerce (local province)
-4% construction costs (local province)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+12% wealth from industry (local province)
+9% wealth from all commerce (local province)
-6% construction costs (local province)
|
5 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_background_spy_criminal.png) |
(agent_background_spy_criminal_generic)
Criminal
"I will not speak of my crimes, so don't ask!"
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
+3% chance of successful agent subversion (this_agent_action)
+2 food stolen from local province (this_agent_action)
-5% cost of performing all actions (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
+6% chance of successful agent subversion (this_agent_action)
+4 food stolen from local province (this_agent_action)
-10% cost of performing all actions (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+9% chance of successful agent subversion (this_agent_action)
+6 food stolen from local province (this_agent_action)
-15% cost of performing all actions (this_agent)
|
6 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/general_strategist_3_logistics.png) |
(agent_background_spy_farmer_generic)
Farmer
Those who work the land understand its secrets.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
+3% wealth from agriculture (local province)
+1 growth per turn (local province)
Commercial Stimulation Edict:
+1 food from trade (local provincial edicts)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
+6% wealth from agriculture (local province)
+2 growth per turn (local province)
Commercial Stimulation Edict:
+2 food from trade (local provincial edicts)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+9% wealth from agriculture (local province)
+3 growth per turn (local province)
Commercial Stimulation Edict:
+3 food from trade (local provincial edicts)
|
7 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_spy_background_handler.png) |
(agent_background_spy_handler_generic)
Handler
Only one person should know where all the bodies are buried.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
-5% cost of performing all actions (this_agent)
+5% chance of evading enemy agents (this_agent)
-4% land unit recruitment cost (local province)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
-10% cost of performing all actions (this_agent)
+10% chance of evading enemy agents (this_agent)
-8% land unit recruitment cost (local province)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
-15% cost of performing all actions (this_agent)
+15% chance of evading enemy agents (this_agent)
-12% land unit recruitment cost (local province)
|
8 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_background_spy_poet.png) |
(agent_background_spy_poet_generic)
Poet
"I can spin a tale that would make even the gods spill their darkest secrets…"
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
+1 cultural influence (this_agent)
+4% wealth from culture (local province)
+2 public order (local province)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
+2 cultural influence (this_agent)
+8% wealth from culture (local province)
+4 public order (local province)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+3 cultural influence (this_agent)
+12% wealth from culture (local province)
+6 public order (local province)
|
9 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/general_strategist_1_strategist.png) |
(agent_background_spy_scout_generic)
Scout
A light tread and nimble feet are a scout's greatest weapons.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
+3% campaign map movement range for parent army (parent army)
+15 line of sight (this_agent)
+5% to the chance of discovering hidden agents and armies (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
+6% campaign map movement range for parent army (parent army)
+30 line of sight (this_agent)
+10% to the chance of discovering hidden agents and armies (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+9% campaign map movement range for parent army (parent army)
+45 line of sight (this_agent)
+15% to the chance of discovering hidden agents and armies (this_agent)
|
10 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_background_spy_actor.png) |
(agent_background_spy_shadow_generic)
Shadow
Someone of many faces is difficult to trace…
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
+2% chance of successful agent subversion (this_agent_action)
+1 food stolen from local province (this_agent_action)
-4% chance of being detected by enemies (passive action)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
+4% chance of successful agent subversion (this_agent_action)
+2 food stolen from local province (this_agent_action)
-8% chance of being detected by enemies (passive action)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+6% chance of successful agent subversion (this_agent_action)
+3 food stolen from local province (this_agent_action)
-12% chance of being detected by enemies (passive action)
|
11 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_background_spy_assassin.png) |
(agent_background_spy_slave_generic)
Slave
"I will never betray you, I swear it!"
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
+5% chance of success for hostile actions (accompanying general)
-5% chance of enemy manipulation success (this_agent)
+10% wealth generated by slaves (local province)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
+10% chance of success for hostile actions (accompanying general)
-10% chance of enemy manipulation success (this_agent)
+20% wealth generated by slaves (local province)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+15% chance of success for hostile actions (accompanying general)
-15% chance of enemy manipulation success (this_agent)
+30% wealth generated by slaves (local province)
|
12 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_background_spy_alchemist.png) |
(agent_background_spy_talented_generic)
Talented
Gifted by the gods from birth.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 0 |
+1 to all attributes (this_agent)
+1% chance of success in all actions (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 3 |
+2 to all attributes (this_agent)
+2% chance of success in all actions (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+3 to all attributes (this_agent)
+3% chance of success in all actions (this_agent)
|
Spy Skills |
No. |
Skill |
Name |
Level |
Unlocked at Rank |
Effects |
13 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_spy_authority_2_collaboration_colourized.png) |
(age_agent_spy_authority_network)
Network
You can't keep an eye on an entire empire all by yourself.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 1 |
-10% agent recruitment costs in local province while deployed (authority based)
+1 experience ranks for new agents in local province while deployed (this_agent)
+1 authority (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 2 |
-20% agent recruitment costs in local province while deployed (authority based)
+2 experience ranks for new agents in local province while deployed (this_agent)
+2 authority (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 3 |
-30% agent recruitment costs in local province while deployed (authority based)
+3 experience ranks for new agents in local province while deployed (this_agent)
+3 authority (this_agent)
|
14 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/general_3c_agricultural_expert.png) |
(age_agent_dignitary_authority_supplier)
Supplier
"Send for the local farmers, our soldiers need to be fed."
|
Level 1 |
Rank 1 |
+2% unit replenishment in local region while deployed (authority based)
+2% unit replenishment in parent army (authority based)
+1 authority (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 2 |
+4% unit replenishment in local region while deployed (authority based)
+4% unit replenishment in parent army (authority based)
+2 authority (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 3 |
+6% unit replenishment in local region while deployed (authority based)
+6% unit replenishment in parent army (authority based)
+3 authority (this_agent)
|
15 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/general_scout.png) |
(age_agent_spy_subterfuge_lookout)
Lookout
Not all doors need keys.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 1 |
+5 line of sight (cunning based)
+5 line of sight for parent army (cunning based)
+1 cunning (this_agent)
+20% chance of anticipating an enemy ambush (parent army)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 2 |
+10 line of sight (cunning based)
+10 line of sight for parent army (cunning based)
+2 cunning (this_agent)
+40% chance of anticipating an enemy ambush (parent army)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 3 |
+15 line of sight (cunning based)
+15 line of sight for parent army (cunning based)
+3 cunning (this_agent)
+60% chance of anticipating an enemy ambush (parent army)
|
16 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/age_agent_thief.png) |
(age_agent_spy_subterfuge_thief)
Thief
"The way she's wearing that jewel means she's simply begging me to steal it."
|
Level 1 |
Rank 1 |
200 wealth gained after successfully robbing an enemy agent (cunning based)
+1 ancillary stolen from enemy agent (this_agent)
-4% chance of success of the robbed agent's actions (cunning based)
Unlocks action "Steal": Steal an enemy agent's gold and ancillary, as well as reducing their chance of success (this_agent)
+1 cunning (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 2 |
400 wealth gained after successfully robbing an enemy agent (cunning based)
+1 ancillary stolen from enemy agent (this_agent)
-8% chance of success of the robbed agent's actions (cunning based)
Unlocks action "Steal": Steal an enemy agent's gold and ancillary, as well as reducing their chance of success (this_agent)
+2 cunning (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 3 |
600 wealth gained after successfully robbing an enemy agent (cunning based)
+1 ancillary stolen from enemy agent (this_agent)
-12% chance of success of the robbed agent's actions (cunning based)
Unlocks action "Steal": Steal an enemy agent's gold and ancillary, as well as reducing their chance of success (this_agent)
+3 cunning (this_agent)
|
17 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/age_agent_menace.png) |
(age_agent_spy_zeal_menace)
Menace
If they can't protect it, they do not deserve to have it.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 1 |
-1 public order in local province while deployed (zeal based)
+1 food stolen from local province (zeal based)
+1 food stolen while deployed in enemy province (zeal based)
+1 zeal (this_agent)
+20% chance of being detected by enemies (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 2 |
-2 public order in local province while deployed (zeal based)
+2 food stolen from local province (zeal based)
+2 food stolen while deployed in enemy province (zeal based)
+2 zeal (this_agent)
+40% chance of being detected by enemies (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 3 |
-3 public order in local province while deployed (zeal based)
+3 food stolen from local province (zeal based)
+3 food stolen while deployed in enemy province (zeal based)
+3 zeal (this_agent)
+60% chance of being detected by enemies (this_agent)
|
18 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/general_persuasive.png) |
(age_agent_spy_zeal_specialist)
Specialist
"They'll never see me coming."
|
Level 1 |
Rank 1 |
+5% chance of success in actions against enemy agents and generals (this_agent)
-1 to all attributes for an agent that has been misdirected (this_agent)
(NOT DISPLAYED)-2 to all attributes (this_agent)
+1 zeal (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 2 |
+10% chance of success in actions against enemy agents and generals (this_agent)
-2 to all attributes for an agent that has been misdirected (this_agent)
(NOT DISPLAYED)-4 to all attributes (this_agent)
+2 zeal (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 3 |
+15% chance of success in actions against enemy agents and generals (this_agent)
-3 to all attributes for an agent that has been misdirected (this_agent)
(NOT DISPLAYED)-6 to all attributes (this_agent)
+3 zeal (this_agent)
|
19 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_spy_authority_2_disruption_colourized.png) |
(age_agent_spy_authority_despoiler)
Despoiler
The head is not the only part of the arrow that burns.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 3 |
Unlocks action "Burn Ammunition": -10% ammunition for all units in target enemy army (authority based)
+1 authority (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 4 |
Unlocks action "Burn Ammunition": -20% ammunition for all units in target enemy army (authority based)
+2 authority (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
Unlocks action "Burn Ammunition": -30% ammunition for all units in target enemy army (authority based)
+3 authority (this_agent)
|
20 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/general_scout_2.png) |
(age_agent_spy_authority_watchman)
Watchman
Watching is a skill that all men have but few appreciate.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 3 |
-10% negative public order in local province while deployed (authority based)
+10% negative public order (HIDDEN) (authority based)
+1 authority (this_agent)
-1% corruption (factionwide)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 4 |
-20% negative public order in local province while deployed (authority based)
+20% negative public order (HIDDEN) (authority based)
+2 authority (this_agent)
-2% corruption (factionwide)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
-30% negative public order in local province while deployed (authority based)
+30% negative public order (HIDDEN) (authority based)
+3 authority (this_agent)
-3% corruption (factionwide)
|
21 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/general_strategist_2_tactician_colourized.png) |
(age_agent_spy_subterfuge_coordinator)
Co-ordinator
"The route has been scouted - all you have to do is follow me."
|
Level 1 |
Rank 3 |
+3% campaign map movement range for parent army (cunning based)
+20% reinforcement range for parent army (accompanying general)
+1 cunning (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 4 |
+6% campaign map movement range for parent army (cunning based)
+35% reinforcement range for parent army (accompanying general)
+2 cunning (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+9% campaign map movement range for parent army (cunning based)
+50% reinforcement range for parent army (accompanying general)
+3 cunning (this_agent)
|
22 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_champion_subterfuge_1_partisan_colourized.png) |
(age_agent_spy_subterfuge_tracker)
Tracker
"These footprints are fresh."
|
Level 1 |
Rank 3 |
+10% campaign map movement range for this agent (this_agent)
+1 agents, armies or settlements revealed in neighbouring regions while deployed (cunning based)
+1 cunning (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 4 |
+20% campaign map movement range for this agent (this_agent)
+2 agents, armies or settlements revealed in neighbouring regions while deployed (cunning based)
+2 cunning (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+30% campaign map movement range for this agent (this_agent)
+3 agents, armies or settlements revealed in neighbouring regions while deployed (cunning based)
+3 cunning (this_agent)
|
23 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/general_warmonger_3_despoil_colourized.png) |
(age_agent_spy_zeal_looter)
Looter
"Jewels, cattle, linens - take everything!"
|
Level 1 |
Rank 3 |
+30% gold from looting settlements for parent army (zeal based)
+1 zeal (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 4 |
+60% gold from looting settlements for parent army (zeal based)
+2 zeal (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+90% gold from looting settlements for parent army (zeal based)
+3 zeal (this_agent)
|
24 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/age_agent_espionage.png) |
(age_agent_spy_zeal_military_espionage)
Military Espionage
"It was very generous of them to share their movements, even if they don't know they've done it..."
|
Level 1 |
Rank 3 |
+7% research rate while deployed in enemy territory (zeal based)
+1 zeal (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 4 |
+14% research rate while deployed in enemy territory (zeal based)
+2 zeal (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 5 |
+21% research rate while deployed in enemy territory (zeal based)
+3 zeal (this_agent)
|
25 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/general_commander_4_great_leader_colourized.png) |
(age_agent_spy_authority_conspirator)
Conspirator
A good spy works alone, a great spy works with others.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 5 |
+3% chance of success for all agents after this agent's successful action (authority based)
+5% chance of success in all actions (this_agent)
+2 authority (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 5 |
+6% chance of success for all agents after this agent's successful action (authority based)
+10% chance of success in all actions (this_agent)
+4 authority (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 7 |
+9% chance of success for all agents after this agent's successful action (authority based)
+15% chance of success in all actions (this_agent)
+6 authority (this_agent)
|
26 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_champion_authority_1_paragon_colourized.png) |
(age_agent_spy_authority_speculatore)
Speculatore
When in Rome, trust no one.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 5 |
+2 to all attributes for parent army general (accompanying general)
+20 line of sight for parent army (authority based)
-10% chance of success of enemy agent actions against parent army or general (authority based)
1000 upkeep for this agent (this_agent)
+2 authority (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 5 |
+4 to all attributes for parent army general (accompanying general)
+40 line of sight for parent army (authority based)
-20% chance of success of enemy agent actions against parent army or general (authority based)
2000 upkeep for this agent (this_agent)
+4 authority (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 7 |
+6 to all attributes for parent army general (accompanying general)
+60 line of sight for parent army (authority based)
-30% chance of success of enemy agent actions against parent army or general (authority based)
3000 upkeep for this agent (this_agent)
+6 authority (this_agent)
|
27 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_dignitary_subterfuge_2_intrigue_colourized.png) |
(age_agent_spy_subterfuge_discord)
Discord
Administration, when handled poorly, can cause more damage than an army.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 5 |
+20% construction and recruitment costs in local enemy province while deployed (cunning based)
+1 construction and recruitment time in local enemy province while deployed (this_agent)
+2 cunning (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 5 |
+40% construction and recruitment costs in local enemy province while deployed (cunning based)
+2 construction and recruitment time in local enemy province while deployed (this_agent)
+4 cunning (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 7 |
+60% construction and recruitment costs in local enemy province while deployed (cunning based)
+3 construction and recruitment time in local enemy province while deployed (this_agent)
+6 cunning (this_agent)
|
28 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/agent_spy_subterfuge_3_mass_poison_colourized.png) |
(age_agent_spy_subterfuge_mandrake)
Mandrake
Men have died merely gathering the plant.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 5 |
-5% campaign map movement range for enemy army after successfully sabotaging supplies (cunning based)
-2% melee attack skill for all units in enemy army after successfully sabotaging supplies (cunning based)
-2% melee defence skill for all units in enemy army after successfully sabotaging supplies (cunning based)
+2 cunning (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 6 |
-10% campaign map movement range for enemy army after successfully sabotaging supplies (cunning based)
-4% melee attack skill for all units in enemy army after successfully sabotaging supplies (cunning based)
-4% melee defence skill for all units in enemy army after successfully sabotaging supplies (cunning based)
+4 cunning (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 7 |
-15% campaign map movement range for enemy army after successfully sabotaging supplies (cunning based)
-6% melee attack skill for all units in enemy army after successfully sabotaging supplies (cunning based)
-6% melee defence skill for all units in enemy army after successfully sabotaging supplies (cunning based)
+6 cunning (this_agent)
|
29 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/age_agent_deadly.png) |
(age_agent_spy_zeal_deadly)
Deadly
Not all men have the stomach to do what must be done.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 5 |
+25% chance to kill the target during an assassination (this_agent)
Unlocks action "Assassinate": Attempt to kill an enemy agent or general. (this_agent)
+2 zeal (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 5 |
+50% chance to kill the target during an assassination (this_agent)
Unlocks action "Assassinate": Attempt to kill an enemy agent or general. (this_agent)
+4 zeal (this_agent)
|
Level 3 |
Rank 7 |
+75% chance to kill the target during an assassination (this_agent)
Unlocks action "Assassinate": Attempt to kill an enemy agent or general. (this_agent)
+6 zeal (this_agent)
|
30 |
![](https://www.honga.net/totalwar/rome2/images/rome2/skills/age_agent_saboteur.png) |
(age_agent_spy_zeal_saboteur)
Saboteur
Victory in battle depends on having war's proper tools.
|
Level 1 |
Rank 5 |
-4% armour for units of all enemy forces in local region while deployed (zeal based)
-4% weapon damage for units of all enemy forces in local region while deployed (zeal based)
+2 zeal (this_agent)
|
Level 2 |
Rank 6 |
-7% armour for units of all enemy forces in local region while deployed (zeal based)
-7% weapon damage for units of all enemy forces in local region while deployed (zeal based)
+4 zeal (this_agent)
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Level 3 |
Rank 7 |
-10% armour for units of all enemy forces in local region while deployed (zeal based)
-10% weapon damage for units of all enemy forces in local region while deployed (zeal based)
+6 zeal (this_agent)
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