Erik Mesoy
Core Tester / Intern
Friendly reminder - deadline is today. I have a huge exam today, so don't expect the update to come right after the deadline. 
ENES: Abandoned Stars
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alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
How many orders do you still need anyways? 
Writing my orders right now. 
EDIT: Orders sent!
EDIT: Orders sent!
Symphony D.
Deity
TO: Trans-Planetary Unified Coalition of Viginti Venti
FROM: Commonwealth of Interstellar Domains
We have transmitted the data accordingly, and await reciprocation of payment.
TO: The Dragon Empire
FROM: Commonwealth of Interstellar Domains
We are most thankful for your moral support, and look forward to engaging in trade.
FROM: Commonwealth of Interstellar Domains
We have transmitted the data accordingly, and await reciprocation of payment.
TO: The Dragon Empire
FROM: Commonwealth of Interstellar Domains
We are most thankful for your moral support, and look forward to engaging in trade.
Symphony D.
Deity
OOC: The most ridiculously overdone tactical orders ever have been sent. Along with the rest of them, of course.
Kozmos
Jew Detective
And ze update?
Erik Mesoy
Core Tester / Intern
I am working on it. It is over two-thirds done and has been delayed by an exam, a band engagement that I was hauled into with two hours' warning, a chemistry test, and a biology hand-in. Everything seems to be conspiring against me.
Rest assured, I will update, and I will continue to keep this NES running.
Rest assured, I will update, and I will continue to keep this NES running.
Kozmos
Jew Detective
Very well just wanted to make sure this NES hasnt suffered a DARPA Chiefish death.
Symphony D.
Deity
(Waiting...)
I wonder, are there more NPCs than Lord Bob?
I wonder, are there more NPCs than Lord Bob?
Erik Mesoy
Core Tester / Intern
No.
Update is "done", I'm now checking it for errors by doing parts of it over again. It will be posted tomorrow. (If in the future you wish me to instead post the update early and correct it later, sing out.)
Also, so you know I'm working on this, I will not post in any other threads until I have posted the update. (Haven't been doing so, either.)
Update is "done", I'm now checking it for errors by doing parts of it over again. It will be posted tomorrow. (If in the future you wish me to instead post the update early and correct it later, sing out.)
Also, so you know I'm working on this, I will not post in any other threads until I have posted the update. (Haven't been doing so, either.)
Personally, no. I'd prefer to have you post an update that you feel proud of. Take the time you need.
Kozmos
Jew Detective
Whatever I'm not sleeping at all.....damn school work.
Silver Steak
The Ghost of SS
The end of the day is drawing near... We await the update...
It's only 5PM, lots of time left to the end of the day, give the guy a break! 
Erik Mesoy
Core Tester / Intern
Well, it's in on the day, which I suppose means I'm entitled to moan (for instance, about the accidental stat duplication that made me get two different results for the same faction, and then I checked both of them, and I had to do them over again anyway since they were different) instead of apologising profusely.
Of course, this means you get to moan away, too. I'm sure there are plenty of mistakes hiding, since although I went over the stats multiple times, some of it was done late at night, as you may tell by the time of this post.
UPDATE:
First of all, the Jagannatha Concordance expands in its corner of the galaxy...
”Dear mother and father. Our first month on Hamal has gone reasonably well. We have made the transition from living in the ships to living in underground burrows. However, storms of multiple natures still rage across the planet's surface, and we are unable to effectively activate the factories left behind by the Old Dominion. Communication is limited to a few times a week, but our lives are prosperous where we are. I hope your Avrias arrive soon, and wish you the best of luck. Yours with love from your first child.”
The Jagannatha Concordance
And on their "west" front, at least as seen from a galactic map, they encounter the Aquarious Agricultural Corperation, now under the leadership of its third leader in as many years.
--Captain's Log. Stardate whatever, everyone knows it's the four-month anniversary of Elective Ifriet's ascension to power.--
--A ship by the name of Rahu hailed us today during our exploration of the system Provisonaly classed as 'Aldemar'. It was from the Jaganata conordence. They were peaceful and we signed a treaty subject to revision by our respetcive Leaders. We outnumbered them but none of our ships were armed. It's boring now.--
(apologies to TerrisH)
Aquarious Agricultural Corperation
To their north, more aggressive paths are being pursued. The T'au Empire has moved to Acubens in force and reactivated Imperial Republic factories in the Eltanin system, now called Bor'kan.
"Cera to La'Shi Honorell. The ship that was transmitting to us is now in range. Confirmed as belonging to Mobius Roverius."
"La'Shi Honorell here. Fire at will. They are unwilling to submit to the Greater Good."
"Yes sir. Firing now. Shas'la!"
...
"Destruction of ship confirmed."
"Excellent. We know that one of the gates in this system leads to Sanctuary. Expect further enemy forces to arrive at any time."
T'au Empire
However, with Mobius Roverius being paralyzed due to a massive governmental failure involving illegal drugs, mistresses, bribes, and just about everything that could make a government fail, they have been unable to mount any sort of effective resistance. On the plus side, some nasty STDs led to the single government funded project this year being some medicinal developments.
Mobius Roverius (The Timeless)
Hence we go straight to the Dragon Empire, which is resettling multiple systems and rediscovering Imperial Republic technology. Well, rediscovering Imperial Republic technology, at least. Attempts to settle Kitalpha have gone very poorly, due to the large numbers of mutant species running amok on the only habitable planet. The "base" they have managed to establish on the planet lost half its troops in the first month before managing to seal up a defensive perimeter. What few factories are defensible are consumed in producing reinforcement materials for the base and the remaining troops. Fighter patrols buzz the area regularly, shooting down mutants with ease, but new ones bleed in from the surrounding areas continually.
(OOC: Which part of VERY HOSTILE didn't you take seriously?
-180 infantry.)
Resettling of Porrima has gone slightly less poorly. The "weather", if indeed it can be called such when it consists often of metal splinters or electromagnetic bursts, is so hostile that the attempted settlers' work on reactivating factories is continually confounded and undone.
Dragon Empire (formerly Long Di Guo)
"Polaris Lander to Polaris Command. You've been collecting planetoids for three days over schedule. Are you done yet?"
"Negative, Polaris Lander."
...
"Polaris Command to Polaris Lander. We're ready to initiate bombardment. How's the orbital cycle?"
"On time, as you might expect. Incidentally, we just confiscated three alcoholic substances from the lander crew. Neither of them match normal patterns. Sign of hard boredom. Suggest you launch now."
"Affirmative." - "Polaris Command to all ships. Initiate planetoidary bombardment. Match velocities within ten percent. Second round in eight."
Pushed by various propulsion devices, a thousand rocks began falling towards the defense system protecting Errai Prime. Certain death for anything on the surface, but it was uncertain if the satellites would outmaneuver or destroy the rocks during their descent.
"Polaris Command to fleet. Second round inbound. Launch emitter drones and warheads."
"Polaris Lander to pilots. Take off and prepare to fire."
"Polaris Command to Polaris Lander. All good on my end. Dazzle at will."
"Affirmative. Polaris Lander to Inundators, launch and fire sand and dazzlers."
It was the sort of hugely coordinated assault one could only mount in space. Various results of CID ingenuity followed tons of dumb rock towards Errai Prime, where satellites from the Imperial Republic attempted to defend themselves through simple firepower.
"We have mass breakups from defending fire. Activating emitters now. Sand due to hit any moment."
"Polaris Lander to Inundators, attack on my mark. Three, two, one, mark."
"Planetoids impacting. Detonating warheads."
"Scanners reporting massive damage."
"Satellite defense network seems too crippled to effectively return fire."
"Inundator Blue Leader to Polaris Lander. Inner ring is secured. You may descend."
"Negative on that, Lander. Inundator Red Leader here, we're taking some damage. Two – three casualties so far. The planetary surface looks holocausted."
"Polaris Command to leader units. Report."
"This is Polaris Lander. We have reached orbit level. No fire, repeat no fire."
"Inundator Red Leader to Polaris Command, satellites appear to be destroyed or retreating."
"Inundator Blue Leader, confirm that."
"Confirmed."
"Polaris Lander to Polaris Command. Planetary surface appear to be destabilized. No safe landing points apparent."
"Polaris Command to fleet, sensors report that satellite defense network is no longer a threat to us. All local units disabled or destroyed. All satellites in the northern hemisphere have pulled back to the southern one and landed. It appears to be a response to overwhelming assault."
The "Polaris" fleet found that similar retreats had taken place on the two other defended worlds. Landing parties reported no resistance in the northern hemisphere. One month later, a similar assault over the south pole caused every defense satellite to ground itself. They must have landed in hidden bunkers or similar, because no intact satellites were found on planetary surfaces.
Commonwealth of Interstellar Domains (CID)
Not to mention that the CID has been scouting extensively, encountering the ICARD and the Jagannatha Concordance among others.
Meanwhile, to their galactic west, the Ventese have begun arming their ships for a possible conflict in the future.
Trans-Planetary Unified Coalition of Viginti Venti (Viginti Venti)
The Eldar are arming themselves with lasers, though. One of their Carriers tried to shoot away the pollution in the populable Steropean world, failing quite miserably as not only are lasers quite poor at cleaning up pollution, but also because Carriers are virtually unarmed.
Iyanden (Eldar)
And so to ICARD and their fellow researchers at the University, both off in the "northeast" part of the settled galactic region. ICARD has attempted to settle the plague-ravaged world of Alnilam. Security measures kept the colony safe for a few months, but eventually one single slip-up wiped most of the colony out, and the rest have moved to an off-planet quarantine ship.
Interstellar Centre for Advanced Research and Development (ICARD)
And the University Network gets little attention since it is last on the list...
University Network (University)
Of course, this means you get to moan away, too. I'm sure there are plenty of mistakes hiding, since although I went over the stats multiple times, some of it was done late at night, as you may tell by the time of this post.
UPDATE:
First of all, the Jagannatha Concordance expands in its corner of the galaxy...
”Dear mother and father. Our first month on Hamal has gone reasonably well. We have made the transition from living in the ships to living in underground burrows. However, storms of multiple natures still rage across the planet's surface, and we are unable to effectively activate the factories left behind by the Old Dominion. Communication is limited to a few times a week, but our lives are prosperous where we are. I hope your Avrias arrive soon, and wish you the best of luck. Yours with love from your first child.”
The Jagannatha Concordance
Spoiler :
And on their "west" front, at least as seen from a galactic map, they encounter the Aquarious Agricultural Corperation, now under the leadership of its third leader in as many years.
--Captain's Log. Stardate whatever, everyone knows it's the four-month anniversary of Elective Ifriet's ascension to power.--
--A ship by the name of Rahu hailed us today during our exploration of the system Provisonaly classed as 'Aldemar'. It was from the Jaganata conordence. They were peaceful and we signed a treaty subject to revision by our respetcive Leaders. We outnumbered them but none of our ships were armed. It's boring now.--
(apologies to TerrisH)
Aquarious Agricultural Corperation
Spoiler :
To their north, more aggressive paths are being pursued. The T'au Empire has moved to Acubens in force and reactivated Imperial Republic factories in the Eltanin system, now called Bor'kan.
"Cera to La'Shi Honorell. The ship that was transmitting to us is now in range. Confirmed as belonging to Mobius Roverius."
"La'Shi Honorell here. Fire at will. They are unwilling to submit to the Greater Good."
"Yes sir. Firing now. Shas'la!"
...
"Destruction of ship confirmed."
"Excellent. We know that one of the gates in this system leads to Sanctuary. Expect further enemy forces to arrive at any time."
T'au Empire
Spoiler :
However, with Mobius Roverius being paralyzed due to a massive governmental failure involving illegal drugs, mistresses, bribes, and just about everything that could make a government fail, they have been unable to mount any sort of effective resistance. On the plus side, some nasty STDs led to the single government funded project this year being some medicinal developments.
Mobius Roverius (The Timeless)
Spoiler :
Hence we go straight to the Dragon Empire, which is resettling multiple systems and rediscovering Imperial Republic technology. Well, rediscovering Imperial Republic technology, at least. Attempts to settle Kitalpha have gone very poorly, due to the large numbers of mutant species running amok on the only habitable planet. The "base" they have managed to establish on the planet lost half its troops in the first month before managing to seal up a defensive perimeter. What few factories are defensible are consumed in producing reinforcement materials for the base and the remaining troops. Fighter patrols buzz the area regularly, shooting down mutants with ease, but new ones bleed in from the surrounding areas continually.
(OOC: Which part of VERY HOSTILE didn't you take seriously?
-180 infantry.)Resettling of Porrima has gone slightly less poorly. The "weather", if indeed it can be called such when it consists often of metal splinters or electromagnetic bursts, is so hostile that the attempted settlers' work on reactivating factories is continually confounded and undone.
Dragon Empire (formerly Long Di Guo)
Spoiler :
"Polaris Lander to Polaris Command. You've been collecting planetoids for three days over schedule. Are you done yet?"
"Negative, Polaris Lander."
...
"Polaris Command to Polaris Lander. We're ready to initiate bombardment. How's the orbital cycle?"
"On time, as you might expect. Incidentally, we just confiscated three alcoholic substances from the lander crew. Neither of them match normal patterns. Sign of hard boredom. Suggest you launch now."
"Affirmative." - "Polaris Command to all ships. Initiate planetoidary bombardment. Match velocities within ten percent. Second round in eight."
Pushed by various propulsion devices, a thousand rocks began falling towards the defense system protecting Errai Prime. Certain death for anything on the surface, but it was uncertain if the satellites would outmaneuver or destroy the rocks during their descent.
"Polaris Command to fleet. Second round inbound. Launch emitter drones and warheads."
"Polaris Lander to pilots. Take off and prepare to fire."
"Polaris Command to Polaris Lander. All good on my end. Dazzle at will."
"Affirmative. Polaris Lander to Inundators, launch and fire sand and dazzlers."
It was the sort of hugely coordinated assault one could only mount in space. Various results of CID ingenuity followed tons of dumb rock towards Errai Prime, where satellites from the Imperial Republic attempted to defend themselves through simple firepower.
"We have mass breakups from defending fire. Activating emitters now. Sand due to hit any moment."
"Polaris Lander to Inundators, attack on my mark. Three, two, one, mark."
"Planetoids impacting. Detonating warheads."
"Scanners reporting massive damage."
"Satellite defense network seems too crippled to effectively return fire."
"Inundator Blue Leader to Polaris Lander. Inner ring is secured. You may descend."
"Negative on that, Lander. Inundator Red Leader here, we're taking some damage. Two – three casualties so far. The planetary surface looks holocausted."
"Polaris Command to leader units. Report."
"This is Polaris Lander. We have reached orbit level. No fire, repeat no fire."
"Inundator Red Leader to Polaris Command, satellites appear to be destroyed or retreating."
"Inundator Blue Leader, confirm that."
"Confirmed."
"Polaris Lander to Polaris Command. Planetary surface appear to be destabilized. No safe landing points apparent."
"Polaris Command to fleet, sensors report that satellite defense network is no longer a threat to us. All local units disabled or destroyed. All satellites in the northern hemisphere have pulled back to the southern one and landed. It appears to be a response to overwhelming assault."
The "Polaris" fleet found that similar retreats had taken place on the two other defended worlds. Landing parties reported no resistance in the northern hemisphere. One month later, a similar assault over the south pole caused every defense satellite to ground itself. They must have landed in hidden bunkers or similar, because no intact satellites were found on planetary surfaces.
Commonwealth of Interstellar Domains (CID)
Spoiler :
Not to mention that the CID has been scouting extensively, encountering the ICARD and the Jagannatha Concordance among others.
Meanwhile, to their galactic west, the Ventese have begun arming their ships for a possible conflict in the future.
Trans-Planetary Unified Coalition of Viginti Venti (Viginti Venti)
Spoiler :
The Eldar are arming themselves with lasers, though. One of their Carriers tried to shoot away the pollution in the populable Steropean world, failing quite miserably as not only are lasers quite poor at cleaning up pollution, but also because Carriers are virtually unarmed.
Kal's Orders said:
stats said:
Iyanden (Eldar)
Spoiler :
And so to ICARD and their fellow researchers at the University, both off in the "northeast" part of the settled galactic region. ICARD has attempted to settle the plague-ravaged world of Alnilam. Security measures kept the colony safe for a few months, but eventually one single slip-up wiped most of the colony out, and the rest have moved to an off-planet quarantine ship.
Interstellar Centre for Advanced Research and Development (ICARD)
Spoiler :
And the University Network gets little attention since it is last on the list...
University Network (University)
Spoiler :
Silver Steak
The Ghost of SS
Umm, any particular reason for this "massive governmental failure"? You did get my orders, right? I was one of the first ones to send them!
Nice update , although it wasn't quite what I had hoped for...
And it's sure to spark some more questions (Lesath for instance), but I'm too tired now, better take it tomorrow when I can think straight... and when you've sent the maps.
, although it wasn't quite what I had hoped for... And it's sure to spark some more questions (Lesath for instance), but I'm too tired now, better take it tomorrow when I can think straight... and when you've sent the maps.
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
I'm sooo sorry Just the fact that it was the only option I had
Just the fact that it was the only option I had
Silver Steak
The Ghost of SS
Fine. I guess I was just unlucky that I started in the middle. If luck really had anything to do with it.
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