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Sorry I missed the deadline - could you just bank my EP and move the Swarm onto Vayin...ooh and develop Nos :msichief:
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stDarNES1: Stars! -- UPDATE 9
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GALACTIC NEWS ORGANIZATION (NDE 9)
...and that's how to make Sl'vurg'a Pie. Now, for the Backwater Region Update, we take you to Mr Dee. Good evening, Mr Dee... how goes?
It has been a very busy year out here, Mr Grey. Very busy. So, without further ado...
Astral Sojourners
Dictatorial elections have swept through the worlds of the Astral Sojourners. Out of 472 candidates, only one made the cut (and then only through secondary and tertiary vote casts). The winner, Blajat Ravinam, has vowed to mobilize the Sojournership for war, though it has not been specified against who. He has also called for a new neural implant design to connect pilots to their fighters. As news of this regime change filters out beyond the Sojournership, neighboring faction populations are beginning to feel a little uneasy. (STORY BONUS: +50 fighters)
The new Supreme Dictator has wasted no time in upgrading and developing Oncol's infrastructure. New contracts and back-alley deals have brought a new level of prosperity to the Sojourner homeworld.
Careful trade negotians have resulted in the purchase of new Construction techniques from the Dysonians. Also, new ways to manipulate energy have been discovered in a small lab on Enemsi. The resulting Energy technology has been quickly turned into patented products and will provide a small boost to the Sojourner Economy for this fiscal year.
A massive build-up has begun in the Sabro System. A brand new fleet of Cruisers, Carriers, and Fighters has been commissioned, strengthening the Sojourner military almost tenfold! The Interstellar Bus fleet returns to Oncol.
A new project has begun in the Sojournership, code-named "Sustained Research." Sojourner scientists hope to be able to diversify technology research to produce more technological achievements in a shorter amount of time.
Harpellian Hegemony
Scientists on Harpell have perfected measures to offer a limited resistance and protection against the Scourge. Some of the same principles will also offer improvements to the Gentroops currently serving the Hegemony.
Fleet Colony-2 has begun the 3-year journey to Lander.
Haven
Haven scientists have also this year made significant discoveries in the field of Scourge research, and have come up with techniques of their own to combat this threat to humanity. Byblos and Naqu Systems have seen an upswing in development, making the colonists happier. On Xanthus Prime, 150 new fighters roll off the production lines.
Preparations begin in Byblos to prepare for an expected arrival of the Scourge. After the destruction of the jumpgate in Dahl last year, Haven military planners are taking no chances. The Sentinal jumps to Kalekka, monitoring the situation there. TF Beta moves to Ramidi. The famed Blue Fame scoutship has returned to XanthusP. TF Alpha moves to Naqu. The Silence makes the jump into the Class 2 Jumpgate at Venever, targeting the Argus System, a journey which will take the brave crew of the Silence 2 years to complete.
Haven colonists on all the colony worlds report remarkable discoveries about the local flora and fauna, and have made great strides in understanding how to adapt to different environments, enhancing the quality of life on Haven colony worlds.
Jaenar
The Universe is indeed a strange place. Very strange.
Perhaps the most stunning news this year is the resurgence of the Jaenar Empire. Just this year the survivors of the Anatolia Catastrophe have turned up on the other side of the Region and colonized Domaar (their new home system) and Xanj! From what can be discerned, the Jaenarans had just completed a design for a new "ultra-carrier" they call a Battlestar, and had completed 3 of them when the Scourge came. Many Jaenarans fled Anatolia, crossing through the jumpgates like crazy. For whatever reason, there was a glitch in one of the jumpgates and it shot the small survivor fleet across the Region to Domaar.
The Jaenarans have now returned to stake their claim in the Old Dominion.
Miria
Across Miriam space sweeping development has taken hold of the Ingram, Centaus, and Hr'Tor systems. Investment and development have expanded the colony worlds, and improved upon the homeworld.
CF2 jumps to Venever. A half-dozen Cruisers jump from Hr'Tor to Centaus. EF2 makes the jump to Jemma, and comes across the Trinity Fleet and the Old Dominion Defense Net. EF1 begins the jump through the Class 3 Jumpgate to Xanthus Prime.
In Kalekka, the Warfleet has succeeded in disabling all off-planet communications to any but the Warfleet. However, there have been no transmissions coming from the surface in quite some time, and scans show a series of explosions in major industrial sectors, as well as a continued population decline.
Republic of ZIB
A new government has emerged on Zadon, promising to usher the Republic back into an era of prosperity and partying.
To kick things off, two new Fleets are constructed, one each in Zadon and New Zion. Both fleets contain 5 Carriers, 50 fighters, and 10 Transports and will be named "Bob Marley" and "New Hope," respectively.. Word on the ground is of a new major colonization effort by the Republic, to regain lost momentum when the crackpots were in charge. An additional 50 Fighters in each System are constructed by the Private sector, in appreciation of the new government. (STORY BONUS: +100 Fighters)
Several behind-the-scenes trading occurs with some minor factions, netting Republic scientists new understanding in the fields of Construction and Energy.
Many fleet movements are occuring, as well. The brunt of the ships in Zadon head to New Zion, leaving behind only 6 Cruisers to keep watch over the homeworld. The cruisers in New Zion split, leaving 6 for defense, 4 join the Jewels of Ethiopia, and the rest form the Jah Warrior Fleet, which jumps to Farrel (MDP 6), finding a few nice worlds.
The Sellasie jumps into the Class 3 Jumpgate to Nellis. Jewels of Ethiopia make the jump to Ophius. The Black Diamond Skunk jumps to Moda, finding a sparse, but usable System (MDP 3). Initial scans show high concentrations of rare minerals and other elements present in the Asteroid Belt. Colonization of this system could prove VERY lucrative, indeed. Midnight Marauder jumps to Argus.
Birds of Paradise jump to Asgron, exiting the jump gate and immediately assuming the offense. The pirates in the system, complacent after many years of being left alone, scramble to mount a defense. The battle is quick and deadly (for the pirates), though they did score a few hits on the Republic fleet. (ZIB: -10 Fighters; Pirates: -1 Carrier, -25 Fighters)
Skyjack Conclave
Things are mostly uneventful in the Conclave, this year. The Thecoliv Swarm moves to Vayin, and there is development at Nos.
Imperial Republic of Trinity
Ragnor, Hern, and Trinity are all developed this year, bringing new prosperity, and more monet, to the Faction. Development is begun in Hari, slated to complete next year. A Trade Route is established with the Republic of Roma. This route is expected to begin bringing a boost to Trinity in about 3 years.
Meanwhile, in the Hari System, a great effort is underway to move the colony to the far side of the planet, to minimize damage during the periodic solar flares. Ships are ordered to maintain a safe distance from the star, and to park on the far side when in orbit. A plethora of probes are sent out to collect more data on the solar flares, in hopes of understanding the sun and to hopefully find a way to control the flare. As all this is happening, an unpredicted flare lashes out from the sun. Luckily, many colonists had already moved to the far side, but significant damage and loss of life was still recorded. (Trinity: -3k people on Hari)
A Cultural Fair is held on Holden, attempting to entice the Zentraedi population into joining the Imperial Republic. The citizens are shown the marvels of Trinity technology, and introduce to many concepts the Zentraedi had never grasped before. Amusingly enough, it was the introduction of pets that won the Zentraedi people over. (Zentraedi Empire Joins Imperial Republic of Trinity)
In the Asuka System, scientists are attempting to understand the Old Dominion Defense Net. In careful steps, they are dismantling parts of the system, attempting to understand how to reactivate it, and also to try to unlock some secrets. Unfortunately, the full story will never be known about what happened in those last few minutes onboard the main section of the Net. All that is known is that the Lead Scientist transmitted a desperate SOS mere moments before the Defense Net begain exploding. Needless to say, the team onboard was killed in the explosion, but also, bits and pieces of the Net were thrown throughout the System, impacting violently with some of the planetary bodies, including the primary colony. The multiple impacts were lessened by quick action on the part of the SJAC crews and the crew of the Space Station, but many pieces still made it through the atmosphere and collided with the planet. Over 10,000 people died that day, and the infrastructure on Asuka took a terrible blow (Trinity: -10.5k & -1 DL on Asuka)
Work continues on attempting to "uplift" the Skinnies of Pr'ator to a higher level of sentience. So far, not much progress has been made, but the scientists assigned to the project are confident they can force the necessary physical and social evolution of this peculiar species.
Tram moves to Tron. Hemp moves to Nolat. Shalin moves to Hari and merges with Exodus. The Yolin fleet is disbanded at Trinity. Sypher makes a successful retreat out of Anatolia and back to Hern.
UCCT
In the UCCT there is a consumer revolt against the corporate marketing machines. The resulting economic chaos of so many boycotts and retaliatory ad campaigns has plunged the UCCT economy into a Depression. (UCCT: Stable -> Depression)
...And so it goes in the Backwater Region, Mr. Grey. Back to you.
STORY WINNERS
-Astral Sojourners (+50 Fighters)
-Soul Warrior (+100 Fighters)
NOTES:
-I have added Troop and Ship ATTACK and DEFENSE values to your Faction data sheet. This should help you all gauge relative strengths and weaknesses.
-Lord Iggy: You specified 4 EP to improve Byblos. You can only improve one Development level at a time. However, this time I gave you a break, and threw the extra 2 EP to develop Naqu. Next time I will just bank the extra EP.
-SoulWarrior: 1 EP only purchases 50 Fighters.
-Welcome back, Andis-1
-TerrisH: just so you know, the event at Asuka was not a punishment for anything. It was just something that was going to happen regardless of who touched that Net.
ORDERS ARE DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 17 AT 0900 (9AM) EST.
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GALACTIC NEWS ORGANIZATION (NDE 9)
...and that's how to make Sl'vurg'a Pie. Now, for the Backwater Region Update, we take you to Mr Dee. Good evening, Mr Dee... how goes?
It has been a very busy year out here, Mr Grey. Very busy. So, without further ado...
Astral Sojourners
Dictatorial elections have swept through the worlds of the Astral Sojourners. Out of 472 candidates, only one made the cut (and then only through secondary and tertiary vote casts). The winner, Blajat Ravinam, has vowed to mobilize the Sojournership for war, though it has not been specified against who. He has also called for a new neural implant design to connect pilots to their fighters. As news of this regime change filters out beyond the Sojournership, neighboring faction populations are beginning to feel a little uneasy. (STORY BONUS: +50 fighters)
The new Supreme Dictator has wasted no time in upgrading and developing Oncol's infrastructure. New contracts and back-alley deals have brought a new level of prosperity to the Sojourner homeworld.
Careful trade negotians have resulted in the purchase of new Construction techniques from the Dysonians. Also, new ways to manipulate energy have been discovered in a small lab on Enemsi. The resulting Energy technology has been quickly turned into patented products and will provide a small boost to the Sojourner Economy for this fiscal year.
A massive build-up has begun in the Sabro System. A brand new fleet of Cruisers, Carriers, and Fighters has been commissioned, strengthening the Sojourner military almost tenfold! The Interstellar Bus fleet returns to Oncol.
A new project has begun in the Sojournership, code-named "Sustained Research." Sojourner scientists hope to be able to diversify technology research to produce more technological achievements in a shorter amount of time.
Harpellian Hegemony
Scientists on Harpell have perfected measures to offer a limited resistance and protection against the Scourge. Some of the same principles will also offer improvements to the Gentroops currently serving the Hegemony.
Fleet Colony-2 has begun the 3-year journey to Lander.
Haven
Haven scientists have also this year made significant discoveries in the field of Scourge research, and have come up with techniques of their own to combat this threat to humanity. Byblos and Naqu Systems have seen an upswing in development, making the colonists happier. On Xanthus Prime, 150 new fighters roll off the production lines.
Preparations begin in Byblos to prepare for an expected arrival of the Scourge. After the destruction of the jumpgate in Dahl last year, Haven military planners are taking no chances. The Sentinal jumps to Kalekka, monitoring the situation there. TF Beta moves to Ramidi. The famed Blue Fame scoutship has returned to XanthusP. TF Alpha moves to Naqu. The Silence makes the jump into the Class 2 Jumpgate at Venever, targeting the Argus System, a journey which will take the brave crew of the Silence 2 years to complete.
Haven colonists on all the colony worlds report remarkable discoveries about the local flora and fauna, and have made great strides in understanding how to adapt to different environments, enhancing the quality of life on Haven colony worlds.
Jaenar
The Universe is indeed a strange place. Very strange.
Perhaps the most stunning news this year is the resurgence of the Jaenar Empire. Just this year the survivors of the Anatolia Catastrophe have turned up on the other side of the Region and colonized Domaar (their new home system) and Xanj! From what can be discerned, the Jaenarans had just completed a design for a new "ultra-carrier" they call a Battlestar, and had completed 3 of them when the Scourge came. Many Jaenarans fled Anatolia, crossing through the jumpgates like crazy. For whatever reason, there was a glitch in one of the jumpgates and it shot the small survivor fleet across the Region to Domaar.
The Jaenarans have now returned to stake their claim in the Old Dominion.
Miria
Across Miriam space sweeping development has taken hold of the Ingram, Centaus, and Hr'Tor systems. Investment and development have expanded the colony worlds, and improved upon the homeworld.
CF2 jumps to Venever. A half-dozen Cruisers jump from Hr'Tor to Centaus. EF2 makes the jump to Jemma, and comes across the Trinity Fleet and the Old Dominion Defense Net. EF1 begins the jump through the Class 3 Jumpgate to Xanthus Prime.
In Kalekka, the Warfleet has succeeded in disabling all off-planet communications to any but the Warfleet. However, there have been no transmissions coming from the surface in quite some time, and scans show a series of explosions in major industrial sectors, as well as a continued population decline.
Republic of ZIB
A new government has emerged on Zadon, promising to usher the Republic back into an era of prosperity and partying.
To kick things off, two new Fleets are constructed, one each in Zadon and New Zion. Both fleets contain 5 Carriers, 50 fighters, and 10 Transports and will be named "Bob Marley" and "New Hope," respectively.. Word on the ground is of a new major colonization effort by the Republic, to regain lost momentum when the crackpots were in charge. An additional 50 Fighters in each System are constructed by the Private sector, in appreciation of the new government. (STORY BONUS: +100 Fighters)
Several behind-the-scenes trading occurs with some minor factions, netting Republic scientists new understanding in the fields of Construction and Energy.
Many fleet movements are occuring, as well. The brunt of the ships in Zadon head to New Zion, leaving behind only 6 Cruisers to keep watch over the homeworld. The cruisers in New Zion split, leaving 6 for defense, 4 join the Jewels of Ethiopia, and the rest form the Jah Warrior Fleet, which jumps to Farrel (MDP 6), finding a few nice worlds.
The Sellasie jumps into the Class 3 Jumpgate to Nellis. Jewels of Ethiopia make the jump to Ophius. The Black Diamond Skunk jumps to Moda, finding a sparse, but usable System (MDP 3). Initial scans show high concentrations of rare minerals and other elements present in the Asteroid Belt. Colonization of this system could prove VERY lucrative, indeed. Midnight Marauder jumps to Argus.
Birds of Paradise jump to Asgron, exiting the jump gate and immediately assuming the offense. The pirates in the system, complacent after many years of being left alone, scramble to mount a defense. The battle is quick and deadly (for the pirates), though they did score a few hits on the Republic fleet. (ZIB: -10 Fighters; Pirates: -1 Carrier, -25 Fighters)
Skyjack Conclave
Things are mostly uneventful in the Conclave, this year. The Thecoliv Swarm moves to Vayin, and there is development at Nos.
Imperial Republic of Trinity
Ragnor, Hern, and Trinity are all developed this year, bringing new prosperity, and more monet, to the Faction. Development is begun in Hari, slated to complete next year. A Trade Route is established with the Republic of Roma. This route is expected to begin bringing a boost to Trinity in about 3 years.
Meanwhile, in the Hari System, a great effort is underway to move the colony to the far side of the planet, to minimize damage during the periodic solar flares. Ships are ordered to maintain a safe distance from the star, and to park on the far side when in orbit. A plethora of probes are sent out to collect more data on the solar flares, in hopes of understanding the sun and to hopefully find a way to control the flare. As all this is happening, an unpredicted flare lashes out from the sun. Luckily, many colonists had already moved to the far side, but significant damage and loss of life was still recorded. (Trinity: -3k people on Hari)
A Cultural Fair is held on Holden, attempting to entice the Zentraedi population into joining the Imperial Republic. The citizens are shown the marvels of Trinity technology, and introduce to many concepts the Zentraedi had never grasped before. Amusingly enough, it was the introduction of pets that won the Zentraedi people over. (Zentraedi Empire Joins Imperial Republic of Trinity)
In the Asuka System, scientists are attempting to understand the Old Dominion Defense Net. In careful steps, they are dismantling parts of the system, attempting to understand how to reactivate it, and also to try to unlock some secrets. Unfortunately, the full story will never be known about what happened in those last few minutes onboard the main section of the Net. All that is known is that the Lead Scientist transmitted a desperate SOS mere moments before the Defense Net begain exploding. Needless to say, the team onboard was killed in the explosion, but also, bits and pieces of the Net were thrown throughout the System, impacting violently with some of the planetary bodies, including the primary colony. The multiple impacts were lessened by quick action on the part of the SJAC crews and the crew of the Space Station, but many pieces still made it through the atmosphere and collided with the planet. Over 10,000 people died that day, and the infrastructure on Asuka took a terrible blow (Trinity: -10.5k & -1 DL on Asuka)
Work continues on attempting to "uplift" the Skinnies of Pr'ator to a higher level of sentience. So far, not much progress has been made, but the scientists assigned to the project are confident they can force the necessary physical and social evolution of this peculiar species.
Tram moves to Tron. Hemp moves to Nolat. Shalin moves to Hari and merges with Exodus. The Yolin fleet is disbanded at Trinity. Sypher makes a successful retreat out of Anatolia and back to Hern.
UCCT
In the UCCT there is a consumer revolt against the corporate marketing machines. The resulting economic chaos of so many boycotts and retaliatory ad campaigns has plunged the UCCT economy into a Depression. (UCCT: Stable -> Depression)
...And so it goes in the Backwater Region, Mr. Grey. Back to you.
Spoiler Starmap :
STORY WINNERS
-Astral Sojourners (+50 Fighters)
-Soul Warrior (+100 Fighters)
NOTES:
-I have added Troop and Ship ATTACK and DEFENSE values to your Faction data sheet. This should help you all gauge relative strengths and weaknesses.
-Lord Iggy: You specified 4 EP to improve Byblos. You can only improve one Development level at a time. However, this time I gave you a break, and threw the extra 2 EP to develop Naqu. Next time I will just bank the extra EP.
-SoulWarrior: 1 EP only purchases 50 Fighters.
-Welcome back, Andis-1
-TerrisH: just so you know, the event at Asuka was not a punishment for anything. It was just something that was going to happen regardless of who touched that Net.
ORDERS ARE DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 17 AT 0900 (9AM) EST.
Global Nexus
Terran Confederate
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Crap. I was planning to give orders, but got sidetracked by events every time I started. Sorry. >>;
Oh well. Can't entirely complain about the depression -- this will make stories interesting this turn.
EDIT: One more post before my thousandth! I'll post the next story for this in it, and it'll be awesome. I swear it will.
Oh well. Can't entirely complain about the depression -- this will make stories interesting this turn.
EDIT: One more post before my thousandth! I'll post the next story for this in it, and it'll be awesome. I swear it will.
soul_warrior
Termite!
very eventful update. 
to: Everybody
to: Everybody
TerrisH
Mischief?
*whew* I had a feelign something was going to go wrong this turn, but everything I wanted to go right went right. and the Auska event, well, I've been remarkibly Lucky so far. huge # of Systems colinized, unparreled potintial for development (28-Miria, 24-Astral, 54-Trinity. not counting teriforming).
no complaints form me Darwin.. now, to mobilize some troops to take out that anoying fanatics down south. just need to recrute enough troops.
no complaints form me Darwin.. now, to mobilize some troops to take out that anoying fanatics down south. just need to recrute enough troops.
TerrisH
Mischief?
To Miria:
hmm our trade for you Bio Technolagy for our Energy Technolagy seems to have not gone through, shall we try again this turn? (Energy2 for Biotech2)
hmm our trade for you Bio Technolagy for our Energy Technolagy seems to have not gone through, shall we try again this turn? (Energy2 for Biotech2)
Date: year 3456 by earths chronology.
Location: Anatolia starsystem, Battlestar Olympia.
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...We have over 5,000 people here! You cannot just leave us! Not because of one person! He has been killed anyway by now!" <fsskt>
"We both very well know that it doesn't matter anymore. You all are infected allready, and I can't allow you to spread the infection to rest of the fleet. Now back out, and return to the planed. That's an order"
<fsskt> "This is madness, WE ARE PERFECTLY FINE! None of us has any symptoms! If you send us back to the planet, it will be our doom! No, we are coming with you"<fsskt>
"CALM DOWN OFFICER! Face it. Scourge is on your ship allready, and all of you, including you, are infected. You would only spread the disease to all of us. Now, return to the planet."
<fsskt>".....
Radio was silent. First time for hours. But officer hadn't gone anywhere, they all could hear his breathing.
...."<fsskt>
Admiral had been in this kind of a situation numerous times. Afterall, this wasn't the first ship he turned away.
"Officer, you well know how scourge can jump from spaceship to another, even from huge distance. If you keep closing us, you endanger the whole fleet, and those 70,000 survivors who have been saved from the ruins of our homeplanet. And we will do whatever is neccessary to protect them. I sincerely hope you know what you are doing."
<fsskt>"Yes Sir. And, still, I cannot send 5,000 people back to the planet, just because one of us was infected."<fsskt>
Admiral shook his head, then turned towards his weapons officer. "Range?"
"12,200, and closing in, Sir" - weapons officer replied.
Admiral sighed. This wasn't the first ship. Most of the last survivors denied that what was evident, and desperately tried to join with those survivors who already had escaped the holocaust.
"11,000"
"Damn I hate doing this", Admiral said to his helmsman.
"Yet, we both know it has to be done", helmsman replied.
Admiral sighted again. "Prepare guns 207-212."
"10,500"
Admiral looked to large screen in front of him. On the screen, he saw an indicator, showing the range of closing transport. 10,400, 10,300, 10,200, 10,100...
"Ten thousand, Sir. They are within the safety zone."
Admiral gazed in front of him with stoned, cold eyes. "Open fire."
They could all hear the distant sound of massive cannons, and feel how these monsters shaked the whole ship. After few seconds, it stopped.
"Target destroyed Sir."
Admiral lowered his gaze, and after moment of silence, he spoke again.
"You are in command helmsman. I need a rest. We wait one hour for survivors, and then we leave." After saying that, admiral left the bridge.
During the coming hour, one more ship of survivors had managed to flee from the planet. But they were infected, and they were desperate.
Guns 207-212 roared again.
***
Location: Anatolia starsystem, Battlestar Olympia.
***
...We have over 5,000 people here! You cannot just leave us! Not because of one person! He has been killed anyway by now!" <fsskt>
"We both very well know that it doesn't matter anymore. You all are infected allready, and I can't allow you to spread the infection to rest of the fleet. Now back out, and return to the planed. That's an order"
<fsskt> "This is madness, WE ARE PERFECTLY FINE! None of us has any symptoms! If you send us back to the planet, it will be our doom! No, we are coming with you"<fsskt>
"CALM DOWN OFFICER! Face it. Scourge is on your ship allready, and all of you, including you, are infected. You would only spread the disease to all of us. Now, return to the planet."
<fsskt>".....
Radio was silent. First time for hours. But officer hadn't gone anywhere, they all could hear his breathing.
...."<fsskt>
Admiral had been in this kind of a situation numerous times. Afterall, this wasn't the first ship he turned away.
"Officer, you well know how scourge can jump from spaceship to another, even from huge distance. If you keep closing us, you endanger the whole fleet, and those 70,000 survivors who have been saved from the ruins of our homeplanet. And we will do whatever is neccessary to protect them. I sincerely hope you know what you are doing."
<fsskt>"Yes Sir. And, still, I cannot send 5,000 people back to the planet, just because one of us was infected."<fsskt>
Admiral shook his head, then turned towards his weapons officer. "Range?"
"12,200, and closing in, Sir" - weapons officer replied.
Admiral sighed. This wasn't the first ship. Most of the last survivors denied that what was evident, and desperately tried to join with those survivors who already had escaped the holocaust.
"11,000"
"Damn I hate doing this", Admiral said to his helmsman.
"Yet, we both know it has to be done", helmsman replied.
Admiral sighted again. "Prepare guns 207-212."
"10,500"
Admiral looked to large screen in front of him. On the screen, he saw an indicator, showing the range of closing transport. 10,400, 10,300, 10,200, 10,100...
"Ten thousand, Sir. They are within the safety zone."
Admiral gazed in front of him with stoned, cold eyes. "Open fire."
They could all hear the distant sound of massive cannons, and feel how these monsters shaked the whole ship. After few seconds, it stopped.
"Target destroyed Sir."
Admiral lowered his gaze, and after moment of silence, he spoke again.
"You are in command helmsman. I need a rest. We wait one hour for survivors, and then we leave." After saying that, admiral left the bridge.
During the coming hour, one more ship of survivors had managed to flee from the planet. But they were infected, and they were desperate.
Guns 207-212 roared again.
***
Erik Mesoy
Core Tester / Intern
The Venerable Bede has published his composition, "Most Advanced Factions of the Galaxy".
(Footnote: Several one-system NPCs are further ahead. Dysonians, for example, have Construction 6 and 23 levels researched.)
- The Supreme Astral Sojourners - 20 levels of technology researched
- The Magnificent Harpellian Hegemony - 15
- The Excellent Haven - 15
- The Great Imperial Republic of Trinity - 15
- The Good Republic of ZIB - 14.5
- The Average Miria - 13.75
- The Mediocre Jaenar Empire - 13
- The Poor Skyjack Conclave - 12
- The Puny UCCT - 11.33~
(Footnote: Several one-system NPCs are further ahead. Dysonians, for example, have Construction 6 and 23 levels researched.)
Erik Mesoy
Core Tester / Intern
And there was much rejoicing.
Let's see...
[OOC]
@Iggy: Can I at least go on record as giving you fair warning and conducting an honorable war?
[/OOC]
@Darwin:
This turn I will research Biotech 3 (which also allows GenTroops) and I want the following UU to come on-line:
From Astral Sojourners
To Dysonians
What price would you take for allowing our fleets to pass through your system? We were thinking 1 EP per turn that our ships are nearby, or a one-time fee of 3 EP.
PS: Our congratulations for your work on the Dyson Sphere. Most impressive.
Let's see...
Unless Iggy sent you a PM saying "I feel uneasy", for 'neighbouring factions' read 'Dysonians', right?Darwin said:
"Back-alley deals"???Darwin said:
I don't hear anything...soul_warrior said:
Fraid not, old chap, it's only 3459.andis said:
[OOC]
@Iggy: Can I at least go on record as giving you fair warning and conducting an honorable war?
[/OOC]
@Darwin:
This turn I will research Biotech 3 (which also allows GenTroops) and I want the following UU to come on-line:
Spoiler :
From Astral Sojourners
To Dysonians
What price would you take for allowing our fleets to pass through your system? We were thinking 1 EP per turn that our ships are nearby, or a one-time fee of 3 EP.
PS: Our congratulations for your work on the Dyson Sphere. Most impressive.
@Erik:
- Well, the neighboring populations are uneasy... not necessarily the Faction leaders / governments...
- "Back-alley deals" ... just wording to spice up the update.
To: Astral Sojourners
From: Dysonians
We will gladly allow your ships to pass through our system for a one time fee of 2 EP, and a guarantee of Non-Aggression.
And thank you, re the Dyson Sphere. We have worked long and hard, and in a few short years it will be ready. It is said or ancestors said this was impossible, but we are making it a reality.
- Well, the neighboring populations are uneasy... not necessarily the Faction leaders / governments...
- "Back-alley deals" ... just wording to spice up the update.
To: Astral Sojourners
From: Dysonians
We will gladly allow your ships to pass through our system for a one time fee of 2 EP, and a guarantee of Non-Aggression.
And thank you, re the Dyson Sphere. We have worked long and hard, and in a few short years it will be ready. It is said or ancestors said this was impossible, but we are making it a reality.
Erik Mesoy
Core Tester / Intern
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