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=== Contact Offers ===
An offer is a [[Dialog]] event in which a [[Contact]] makes an offer to the squad. These offers are placed randomly on the Timeline by the [[Casting Director]]. The most common offer is a [[Missions|Mission]] or [[Legwork]], but the offer could be a special service or item for sale. In some cases it will be a demand for action. Sometimes the Dialog permits a delay in concluding the [[Dialog]] and any related decisions.

If the offer is a [[Missions|Mission]], the [[Dialog]] usually ends with the [[Missions|Mission]] automatically appearing on the Timeline, with no need to accept the [[Missions|Mission]] within the [[Dialog]]. [[Storylines|Storyline]] events often do require a decision which may determine which branch of the [[Storylines|Storyline]] is opened. It may be advantageous to open [[Missions|Mission]] offers early or to wait until the last minute, depending on when mercs are available and when other events will open.

If the offer is a [[Legwork]], a decision is required immediately and a merc must be assigned to the task. If no available merc meets the requirements for the job, the [[Legwork]] must be declined. Be careful opening an event early if it may require [[Legwork]] involving members of the squad who are unavailable. Waiting may let the mercs return to duty before the event must be opened. Assigning a merc to Legwork will add a new [[Legwork]] completion event to the Timeline.

If the offer is a service or item for sale, clicking on the [[Dialog]] early will always provide an option to delay decision. Do not delay too long; once the event rolls off the Timeline, there may be a final [[Dialog]] expressing disappointment (or worse).