G’day, masterminds! Welcome to a comprehensive guide on optimizing your global operations network in Evil Genius 2. In this article, we break down everything from broadcast strength and intel management to running effective schemes across multiple territories. Whether you’re a seasoned overlord or a budding villain just starting out, this guide is designed to help you consolidate your power, maximize your income, and keep pesky investigators at bay—all while keeping that signature Evil Genius charm intact.
The Big Picture: Global Operations and World Domination
At the heart of your global operations lies a sprawling world map segmented into several regions, each controlled by different forces of justice. These regions include the Patriot region, Smash region, Sabre territories, Hammer districts, and Anvil provinces. Your mission is to unlock as many of these areas as possible. Every unlocked region brings two critical benefits:
- Passive Income: Each region contributes a modest but steady income (20 dollars every five seconds) to your coffers.
- Scheme Opportunities: With regions under your control, you can launch criminal schemes that generate large sums of money—vital for funding your nefarious projects.
Unlocking a region is simple: you need to secure one broadcast strength and three workers, then hit that scout button to watch your minions fly in on the helicopter. Once in place, your criminal network begins to operate, turning your newly claimed territory into a money-making machine.
Building Your Broadcast Strength and Intel Arsenal
Setting Up the Control Room
Your first step is to maximize your broadcast strength—this is the lifeblood of your operations. Head over to your control room and install radio repeaters. Each repeater adds one unit of broadcast strength, and while it might not seem like much at first, every point counts when you’re trying to expand your empire.
Managing Intel
Intel is the second pillar of your network. It’s used to upgrade criminal networks and launch advanced schemes. Whether you’re hacking into computer consoles or interrogating captured agents in your very own comfy chairs (or more sinister settings, if you prefer), gathering intel is crucial. Just remember: intel is a scarce resource, so spend it wisely—especially when considering heat removal and scheme upgrades.
Running Schemes: Quick Cash and Long-Term Rewards
Mission Types and Income
In each unlocked region, you’ll encounter two primary types of missions:
- Short-Term Missions: These require three workers, offer a quick payout (typically 10 grand), and generate about 15 heat.
- Long-Term Missions: Also needing three workers, these last longer (up to 30 minutes) and yield higher rewards (around 20 grand) while producing more heat (30 heat).
Both mission types have a heat-to-dollar ratio that you must carefully manage. The heat represents the attention of law enforcement and justice agents. Too much heat, and your region will lock down—halting income and scheme progress.
Heat Management Strategies
Heat is both a byproduct of your criminal endeavors and a ticking time bomb. Here’s how to keep it under control:
- Passive Heat Build-Up: Over time, heat will naturally accumulate in each territory due to your ongoing operations. Monitor your regions closely.
- Active Heat Removal: Use special missions (often marked with purple icons) that either deploy additional minions over time or instantly knock off heat by spending a small sum of money and intel. For instance, you might opt to cancel a scheme in progress to reroll for a more favorable mission, but note that cancellation only refunds 25% of your costs.
The lower your heat level, the less formidable the justice agents will be when they eventually descend upon your base—ensuring that you can continue your operations without constant interruptions.
Upgrading Your Criminal Networks
As you expand, you’ll have the option to upgrade your criminal networks through multiple tiers—from Tier 1 to Tier 4. Upgrading offers significant benefits:
- Increased Passive Income: Your income per region improves from 20 dollars per five seconds at Tier 1 to 30 dollars per five seconds at Tier 2.
- Better Mission Payouts: Higher-tier networks yield larger scheme rewards. For example, while Tier 1 might offer quick missions of 10-20 grand, Tier 2 missions can pay out up to 60 grand, with even longer missions offering exponential returns.
- Enhanced Mission Quality: With upgrades, you’ll access more lucrative and varied missions, though these will require trained minions rather than the basic yellow shirts.
Upgrading requires a careful balance of resources—broadcast strength, intel, and minion management. Be sure to invest in training rooms to ensure that your minions are capable of handling the more advanced schemes as your operations scale up.
Minion Management and Operational Efficiency
No global scheme runs without a well-oiled minion machine. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
- Worker Allocation: Always ensure that you have enough workers available before launching a mission. If you ever run short, you can temporarily pause operations to recruit additional minions or reassign them from other tasks.
- Hiring and Training: If you find yourself low on minions, you can invest 10 grand to hire back additional workers—this can offset shortages and keep your schemes running smoothly.
- Cost Efficiency: Remember that your minions, like your valets and other support staff, come with a daily cost. Balancing your expenses with the income from both passive sources and active schemes is essential for long-term success.
Regional Variations and Advanced Tips
Interestingly, not all regions are created equal. For instance, some players have noted that regions like South America tend to offer more lucrative missions—albeit with a higher worker cost or longer mission duration. Experiment with different territories to discover which ones best suit your play style and resource availability.
Additionally, be strategic about when to cancel schemes. If a mission isn’t running as expected or if heat is building dangerously high, don’t hesitate to cancel it and reroll. Just keep in mind that cancellations come at a cost, and timing is crucial—pausing the game to assess your situation can help mitigate losses.
Final Thoughts: World Domination Awaits
Evil Genius 2 offers a rich tapestry of strategic decisions—from managing global operations and minimizing heat to optimizing your network upgrades and minion training. By carefully balancing these elements, you can steadily expand your criminal empire and keep those pesky investigators off your trail.
Keep an eye on the broadcast strength, use intel judiciously, and always plan your schemes with both immediate rewards and long-term stability in mind. With these tips and strategies, you’ll be well on your way to world domination—earning that sweet, sweet gold that the mastermind Maximilian so dearly craves.
Thank you for joining this walkthrough. If you found these insights helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this guide with fellow evil geniuses. Drop any questions or additional tips in the comments below, and until next time—keep scheming, stay ruthless, and may your vault always overflow with gold!
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