Launching a Diplomatic or Spy Mission: You can launch certain diplomatic missions at any time after the discovery of Writing. Other missions become available as your level of technology increases. Spy missions become available after you have discovered Espionage. 1 - Select the target civilization in the Opponents area. 2 - Select a mission type (Diplomatic or Spy). 3 - Select a mission. 4 - Select the target city for the mission (if appropriate). 5 - Select an option in the Operational Costs area. 6 - Click Execute to launch the mission. Note that if you decide to NOT execute the mission, you can click Cancel or exit the Espionage screen to cancel it. The following is a list of diplomatic and espionage missions that may be performed (note that most missions become available after you have researched Espionage): Establish Embassy - Attempts to establish an embassy with the currently selected Civilization. Plant Spy - This option attempts to plant a spy with the currently selected Civilization. (continued)