Begin an intrigue
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[…] files, documents, codebooks. A few cabinets full of […] disposable disguises. Even a clandestine telegraph line, for transmitting messages to the Reformer of Reputations, and onward to London.
From here, you can make opening moves in the Game.Description summary:
The beginning of the description varies based on the 
Outward Appearance of a Khaganian Front:
| Appearance | Description |
|---|---|
| Academic | Your network is headquartered in a townhouse, precariously placed at the edge a canal. […] The foyer is a suitable mess of papers, befitting a visiting academic. But step into the parlour, and you will find the nerves of a spy network: |
| Criminal | Your network is headquartered above a drinking hall of poor repute, somewhere in […] the Sinking Quarter. Outwardly, it appears as a den of bedsits and cheap rooms rented out to dangerous persons. In reality, it is the nerve centre of your spy network. |
| Mercantile | Your network is headquartered in a dingy brick warehouse towards the ragged edge of the Nephrite Quarter […] a visitor would encounter the expected mess of crates […] Some of them even contain real tea. But most hold the raw material of a spy network: |
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Locked with 
Object of a Khaganian Intrigue
Storylet appears in 
Khan's Heart
Options:
On intrigues, and how to pursue them
- Spoiler Action Cost: 0
Success
Very carefully
Success Instructions: Beginning an intrigue will open up options to advance it in the various quarters of Khan's Heart – look for branches that require the 'Object of a Khaganian Intrigue' quality. Which branches you can access will depend on your Khaganian Front. Taking actions in the Khanate will advance time; some actions are only available at certain times of the false-day. Completing intrigues, or failing checks, will gradually draw the attention of the Taimen clan and their servants, the White-and-Golds. Be careful: the greater their attention, the more Obfuscation you will lose with each failed check. If you run out, you will lose your front, and need to assemble a new one from another Cover Identity! Time, the Healer will gradually reduce the Taimen's Attention. You can rebuild the Obfuscation of your network with the help of the Reformer of Reputations, in the Copper Quarter.
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Acquiring cablegrams
Intercept a cablegram
- Spoiler
Success
The nerves of the Neath
You are intercepting a cablegram. (Sets 
Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 10)
An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 20! (hidden)
Conclusion: Collect your intercepted cablegrams
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Tap a telegraph cable
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Strength of your Khaganian Network 10
Success
A vibration on the web
- You are tapping a telegraph station (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 20 - Tapping a Telegraph Station)
- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 130! (hidden)
Conclusion: Tap the underzee cable
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Espionage for fun and profit
Fabricate blackmail material
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Intercepted Cablegram at least 2
Success
The ruin of reputations
- You are fabricating blackmail. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 30 - Fabricating Blackmail)
You've lost 2 x Intercepted Cablegram- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 20! (hidden)
Conclusion: Assemble your manufactured blackmail
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Plant a mirror
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Connected: Fingerkings 4, 2 x Intercepted Cablegram
Success
A place of honour
- You are planting a mirror. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 210 - Planting a Mirror)
- You've lost 2 x Intercepted Cablegram
- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 130! (hidden)
Conclusion: Plant an unsecured mirror
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Sabotage a power plant
- Spoiler Unlocked with
5 x Intercepted Cablegram
Locked with
Colour at the Chessboard 3 – White
Success
Cutting the wires
- You are plotting to sabotage a power plant. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 220 - Sabotaging a Power Plant)
- You've lost 5 x Intercepted Cablegram
- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 750! (hidden)
Conclusion: Sabotage a power plant
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Obtain a Corresponding Sounder
- Spoiler Unlocked with
10 x Intercepted Cablegram
Success
The Fortress
- You are plotting to steal a device. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 230 - Stealing a Device)
- You've lost 10 x Intercepted Cablegram
- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 750! (hidden)
Conclusion: Walk into the Office of Naval Affairs
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Network working
Plant an agent
- Spoiler Unlocked with
An Agent in Transit: is An Attentive Chambermaid, A Wayward Navigator, A Bright-Eyed Engineer
Success
Open the spinneret
- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 130! (hidden)
- You are infiltrating an agent for a foreign power. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 110 — Infiltrating an agent for the Widow)
Conclusion: Conclude the infiltration (Attentive Chambermaid) With
A Wayward Navigator
- You are infiltrating an agent for a foreign power. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 120 — Infiltrating a Foreign Office Agent)
Conclusion: Conclude the infiltration (Wayward Navigator) With
A Bright-Eyed Engineer
- You are infiltrating an agent for a foreign power. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 130 — Infiltrating a Revolutionary Agent)
Conclusion: Conclude the infiltration (Bright-Eyed Engineer)
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Expand your network: Recruit (Agent)
- Spoiler Unlocked with
2 x Intercepted Cablegram
Success
A prospect
- You've lost 2 x Intercepted Cablegram
- You are recruiting a new agent for your network. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to (300 +
Airs of the Khanate) - Recruiting a new agent) - An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 130! (hidden)
Conclusion: Expanding your Network
An opportunity: (Opportunity)
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Strength of your Khaganian Network 20, 
An Agent of No Consequence, 
1 x Emetic Revelation
Success
The game is afoot
- You are pursuing an opportunity. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 500 +
An Opportunity in the Khanate - Pursuing an Opportunity) 
You've lost 1 x Emetic Revelation- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 100! (hidden)
Conclusion: Seize an opportunity: (Opportunity)
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Advancing your position
An opportunity: place one of your agents in London
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Strength of your Khaganian Network 5, 5 x Intercepted Cablegram
Locked with Infiltrator's Footsteps
Success
A deception
- You are infiltrating an agent for a foreign power. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 190 - Planting your own Agent in London)
- You've lost 5 x Intercepted Cablegram
- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 750! (hidden)
Conclusion: Secure your agent's position
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An opportunity: place an informant in the Wolf Khan's court
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Strength of your Khaganian Network 4, 2 x Intercepted Cablegram
Locked with
Acquaintance: The Prodigal Wolf
Success
The year of the rat
- You've lost 2 x Intercepted Cablegram
- You are infiltrating one of the Khaganian clans. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 420 - Infiltrating the Wolf Khan's Court)
- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 130! (hidden)
Conclusion: Recruit an informant within the Wolf clan
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An opportunity: another meeting with the Prodigal Wolf
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Strength of your Khaganian Network 4, Acquaintance: The Prodigal Wolf exactly 1, 2 x Intercepted Cablegram
Success
The pace of the tortoise
- You are infiltrating one of the Khaganian clans. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 430 - Infiltrating the Tortoise Khan's Court)
- You've lost 2 x Intercepted Cablegram
- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 130! (hidden)
Conclusion: Recruit an informant within the Tortoise clan
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An opportunity: develop an asset in the Eagle Khan's court
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Strength of your Khaganian Network 4, Acquaintance: The Prodigal Wolf exactly 2, 2 x Intercepted Cablegram
Success
Reluctance
- You are infiltrating one of the Khaganian clans. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 440 - Infiltrating the Eagle Khan's Court)
- You've lost 2 x Intercepted Cablegram
- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 130! (hidden)
Conclusion: Recruit an informant within the Eagle clan
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An opportunity: infiltrate the Khagan's court
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Strength of your Khaganian Network 4, 
Acquaintance: The Precocious Engineer exactly 1, 2 x Intercepted Cablegram
Success
The Leopard's spots
- You are infiltrating one of the Khaganian clans. (Sets Object of a Khaganian Intrigue to 450 - Infiltrating the Khagan's Court)
- You've lost 2 x Intercepted Cablegram
- An occurrence! Your 'Scheme Complexity' Quality is now 130! (hidden)
Conclusion: Infiltrate the Khagan's Court
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The Coilheart Games
Call in a favour based on your current allegiance
- Spoiler Unlocked with
The Coilheart Games is 2 (World Quality, now locked), Of Stripes, and Coils 100-299, Coilheart Eagles 10, 
Your Current Loyalty in the Khanate: is The Tortoise, Incipient; The Tortoise, Weakly; The Tortoise, Entrenched
Locked with
Lead: Tortoise Intelligence
Success
A rival's rival
You've intrigued with the Tortoise Clan. (Sets 
Lead: Tortoise Intelligence to 1)
Huffam will want to hear of this. And then double-check it scrupulously. (Raises 
Bearing Valuable Leads by 1)
