[quote=gowia]
Unfortunately yes...however a lot of the decisions were rolled for and so I have a feeling Duck may rage at me and then at my machine for hating him.
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Indeed. Well, I may still get a win out of this. This provides me potential material for usage at a later date, and I'll merely request comensation for the damage from the duchy. His governments apparent values seem to be in my favour here. 
Besides
, a trade and business based economy cant afford the potential fear of business owners for banning an entire nation of investors and to nationalise what they already brought over an officially stolen (and perfectly legal) contract and risk assessment with a dumb joke attached. I dont think the Anti-Corustarian party will get their wish, and I may be able to cover the costs. I might even be able to use it to get a new ally.

*whistles "Always look on the bright side of life"*