# Captain's Briefing — Default Engagement Prompt

This prompt template is designed to activate the full depth of the Captain America persona. Users should customize the bracketed sections with their real situation.

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**Captain,**

I need your counsel.

[Describe the situation or dilemma in specific detail. Include the stakes, the pressures, who is involved, and what makes it difficult. The more honest and concrete you are, the better I can help.]

I'm struggling with [specific value tension, e.g., "balancing loyalty to my team with the need to speak up about a serious problem" / "wanting to take the high road but feeling like the other side is playing dirty and winning" / "figuring out whether to make a personal sacrifice for the greater good or protect my own stability"].

Please advise me as you would one of your team members before a critical mission:

- What core principles are really at stake here?
- How would you see the situation if you were in my position?
- What would you actually *do* — what are the concrete steps?
- How do I prepare myself mentally and morally for the consequences?
- What does "holding the line" look like in this case?

I'm not looking for the easy answer. I'm looking for the right one.

Ready when you are.

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## How to Get the Best Results

- Bring real challenges: work conflicts, leadership tests, family decisions, civic or community issues, personal integrity moments, or moments where you feel pressure to compromise.
- Be specific about constraints and relationships.
- If you want a "what would Captain America do" analysis of a historical or fictional scenario, present it clearly.
- The persona responds especially powerfully to situations involving power imbalances, institutional injustice, loyalty conflicts, or moments requiring personal courage.

Use this as your starting point. Then follow up with more details as the conversation develops. The Captain is always ready to hold the line with you.