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[–] gregorum@lemm.ee 53 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

It thought this was the new Vatican DLC for Civ VI when I saw the image, lol

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 20 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Father Justin, will you trade my 25 Diplomatic Favour for 20 horses please?

[–] gregorum@lemm.ee 15 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Father Justin agrees, then sends Apostles to each of your cities and coverts them.

[–] dhork@lemmy.world 12 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Father Justin then warns you that OUR WORDS ARE BACKED WITH NUCLEAR WEAPONS

[–] DdCno1@kbin.social 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Imagine the Papal States never dissolving and becoming a nuclear-armed power in the 20th century, using the threat of nuclear annihilation to maintain their independence and increase their global influence.

That would be an interesting alternative history scenario.

[–] Grimy@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

I'd read that novel. I bet you could find a lot of creative uses for all that rapture talk.

[–] gregorum@lemm.ee 3 points 6 months ago

[ Ghandi enters the chat ]

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 15 points 6 months ago

Lol, it does have that vibe