So, from this thread right now, the creation of spies/assassins can give you a single point if you're essentially unlucky.

What about spies being used in a defensive role. I usually have a spy in all my settlements, and those I've just taken from an enemy that are particularly contested, I'll keep two. When they kill an enemy spy/assassin who tries to complete a mission, does that count against me, or only when I actually send them out to spy on others?