An EZIC note given on day 17 as it appears in the game.
EZIC messengers give the inspector several notes during the game. They contain updates on EZIC operations and instructions on how the inspector can complete tasks for EZIC should he choose to help them.
Messengers will not leave the booth unless the note they gave is opened and given back to the messenger.
All the notes state, "Read quickly return to messenger."
Days 8 or 9[]
Unlike all other EZIC notes, this one is given by Corman Drex.
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Arstotzka is great country poisoned by corrupt leaders
war has made gov't greedy and paranoid - you have seen for yourself
help us free arstotzka from its shackles
Day 11[]
Given if Mikhail Saratov was not allowed to enter earlier the same day. In version 1.0.41 and earlier, the message mistakenly says that the second agent would come in two days.
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Day 14[]
Given if inspector accepted a 1000 or 2000 credit gift from EZIC at the end of day 11 or 12.
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large gift was mistake
ministry of information now investigates your connection to ezic
next agent comes today
will solve problem
deny at own risk
Day 15[]
The wording of the note will change according to how many EZIC agents (Mikhail Saratov, Stepheni Graire, or both, or neither) have been admitted.
If both agents have been denied:[]
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both agents were denied
we cannot succeed without your help
when arstotzka was born, the order fulfilled same role as today
when tyranny ends we will disappear again
If only one agent has been admitted:[]
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only one agent approved
we cannot succeed without your help
when arstotzka was born, the order fulfilled same role as today
when tyranny ends we will disappear again
If both agents have been approved:[]
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you have done well
both agents now operating
when arstotzka was born, the order fulfilled same role as today
when tyranny ends we will disappear again
Day 17[]
Once the note is given back to the messenger, they will give a cipher to identify Marie Escalli (see her page for more information on the cipher).
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border attacks are not ezic operations
unknown extremist groups responsible
the order aims to weaken corrupt power centers - not injure innocents - ezic agent arrives today to uncover extremists
Day 20[]
Once the note is given back to the messenger, they will give a packet of poison to the inspector. The poison can be used to kill the assassin mentioned in the note. He is the ninth entrant on day 20.
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assassin coming from antegria
will target important ezic agent in arstotzka
must be stopped
his name is Khaled Istom
do not forget
Day 23[]
The wording of the note will change depending on what happened to Khaled Istom on day 20. Once the note is given back to the messenger, they will give the inspector a silver key to unlock the sniper rifle, say "shoot to kill" and walk away.
If Istom was denied entry but was not poisoned[]
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khaled is returning - he now carries information on all ezic agents
cannot take chances - you must kill him today - man in red - we will provide opportunity
if succeed, you will be caught - must sacrifice self for arstotzka - family will be safe
If Istom was admitted and was not poisoned[]
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khaled killed two ezic agents - another assassin comes - man in red - carries info on all ezic in arstotzka
cannot take chances - you must kill him today - we will provide opportunity
if succeed, you will be caught - must sacrifice self for arstotzka - family will be safe
If Istom was poisoned[]
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khaled dealt with - another assassin comes - man in red - carries info on all ezic in arstotzka
cannot take chances - you must kill him today - we will provide opportunity
if succeed, you will be caught - must sacrifice self for arstotzka - family will be safe
Day 24[]
The note is given regardless of events on day 23 (since letting the Man in Red live is the only way to continue the game past day 23).
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we have missed our chance
man in red survives
he now targets ezic agents in Kolechia
our plans must adapt
Day 27[]
In version 1.0.41 and earlier, the note says, "Government plans to yield to Kolechian demands and further annex Grestin."
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government plans to yield to kolechian demands and further cede grestin
negotiations must be impeded
allow kolechian diplomat entry but confiscate passport first
ezic agent will follow to assume identity
Day 31[]
Given only if the inspector has completed at least four EZIC tasks (out of five).
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