Suggest that your criminal record be reduced

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From: The Courts of the Evenlode

It is possible to have a private word with the judge during a break in a trial.

Game Instructions: Repeat use of Special Dispensations to reduce your Criminal Record will rapidly become very expensive.

Unlocked with (2 + 2 * ) x  Special Dispensations,

Wiki note: The cost starts at 2, and increases by 2 every time this branch is played.

Challenge information

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• 0 - high-risk (30%)
• 1 - tough (40%)
• 2 - very chancy (50%)
• 3 - chancy (60%)
• 4 - modest (70%)
• 5 - very modest (80%)
• 6 - low-risk (90%)
• 7 and above - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

A merciless application of logic

[…] when you acted in such a way to incur a criminal record, you were in fact using your current Special Dispensation, and that act should be treated as currently entirely legal back then.

[…] "Wickes won't like this." But […] The matter will be dealt with.

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•  You've gained 1 x Time Spent in the Magistracy (up to 7)
• You've lost (2 + 2 * ) x Special Dispensations
• A Criminal Record: is dropping… (-1 CP)
•  You've gained 1 x Reduced your Criminal Record (hidden)

Failure

Unswayed

The moment the thrust of your argument becomes clear, the judge stands, and gestures you out. "Wickes won't stand for this and nor shall I." He sweeps out, restarting his trial unusually fast.

•  You've gained 1 x Time Spent in the Magistracy (up to 7)
•  Suspicion is increasing… (+5 CP)