TW: Imperium IC

**Zweanslord** · 2019-06-02, 10:28 AM (ISO 8601)

Zaqaru

Enigma 7

Spoiler: House Sansone

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Dear Duke Stephano Sansone,

I will consider a military envoy for a later time, for obvious reasons.

From your presented candidates, I choose Count Menard Lacross of the Grey Order to be entitled Duke of Birqu and lead House Lacross to rule the Birqu Duchy.

I find your amendments agreeable and have adapted the treaty to take into account the chosen candidate, as well as made a small amendment of my own in exchange, which you should not find unreasonable.

All that remains is to sign the treaty. I will meet you in Gade.

Yours sincerely,
Duke Nabuna Zaqaru

The Treaty of Gade
1. Zaqaru and House Sansone sign a white peace.

2. The Zaqaru Dynasty, House Sansone, and House Lacross sign a nonaggression treaty for 20 years [Turn 3, 4, 5 and 6].

3. Zaqaru and House Sansone will invest [2 prestige] in this treaty. The Duke of Birqu will invest [2 prestige] once the Duchy has been established.

Additionally each participant will invest on the following schedule.
- [Turn 4]: [18 prestige]
- [Turn 5]: [10 prestige]
- [Turn 6]: [10 prestige]

4. House Sansone creates the title Duke of Birqu within 5 years [Turn 3], awarding it to Count Menard Lacross of the Grey Order.

5. House Sansone repairs the warp gate from Champseau to Gade as reparation for damaging the warp gate. Since there are no guarantees in science they will continue to repair it every year until it is evaluated as Risk Category 0.

6. House Sansone offers further reparations for the already repaired damage to the warp gates in Gade. House Sansone delivers 20 shipments of shields for use in [Turn 4] to Zaqaru. In addition, House Sansone fulfills one of three options:
- a. Make at least two purchases from Zaqaru in [Turn 4].
- b. Make 1 purchase form Zaqaru in [Turn 4] and deliver 2 shipments of shields for use in [Turn 4].
- c. Deliver 4 shipments of shields for use in [Turn 4].

7. The Zaqaru Dynasty offers [4 Trade] to House Lacross for use in [Turn 4] in reparations for earlier damages done in the Birqu star sector.

The Three Way Pact of Non Aggression
1. This pact will deem illegal all aggressive or hostile actions that includes but are not limited to raids, false flag operations, military invasions, sabotage, bribes, economic manipulation, and warp gate disruption.

2. In the event a member believes that the non aggression treaty has been violated they agree to attempt to resolve the matter before a neutral third party arbitrator before dissolving the treaty.

Spoiler: House Gilkara

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Dear Duke Torbin Gilkara,

Earlier we had contact where you offered to repair the warp gates for payment and I declined that specific offer as I thought the repairs to be finished. In the mean time an announcement has gone out correcting this state of affairs. You certainty made an offer which would help me in this regard. However, another opportunity presented itself to repair the gates which I have since taken. I offer my apologies for not contacting you earlier.

In our previous communication I offered an alternative goal for the scientific effort on your end. Given your lack of response, I take it the interest is not currently present. May the future bring new opportunities for collaboration. I wish you good luck in your reign over the Duchy of Filo.

Yours sincerely,
Duke Nabuna Zaqaru

**LimSindull** · 2019-06-04, 10:07 AM (ISO 8601)

Spoiler: Zaqaru: Enigma 5

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"Duke Nabuna,

We take no offense to how you repair your warp gates. It is the duty of Dukes to keep stability in our regions and warp gates, and we offered our help in good faith.

We have many endeavors that we hope to accomplish in the future. We are interested in your suggested scientific fields of study.

We look forward to opportunities to work together with you as well. Praises on you and your family.

Torbin Gilkara"

**ArcaneStomper** · 2019-06-10, 10:30 PM (ISO 8601)

Turn 4

Peace or the Calm Before the Storm
After fifteen years of war the fighting has slowed. The Zaqaru-Sansone and Berger-Voss wars have both ended in white peaces, and even the Lyria-Jinks war has come to a standstill if not an outright peace. The Laramy civil war still rages, but there are indicators that the two feuding siblings might be planning to direct their energies in more productive avenues.

The Cordoba Protectorate
The Democratic Collective of the People have extended their reach to the Rayview Sector where they have declared that the cluster of Cordoba is now a protectorate under their alliance. News from the region is sparse, but what accounts there are indicate that the Collective Grand Fleet toured the cluster even as mysterious infrastructure shutdowns plagued the earls until they all agreed to form a unified government and ask for the collective’s protection.

Many citizens throughout the Imperium are outraged by this aggressive move by Collective, but most of the Houses are silent on the matter. Analysts agree that this is most likely because most Houses are running out of expansion room and hope to set a precedent for more aggressive negotiations.

The Twin Houses
As part of the peace treaty with the Zaqaru dynasty House Sansone has split in half and assigned the cluster of Birqu to the new Duke Lacross. This has cemented the Dynasty’s position as the most powerful force in the sector, and many see it as a sign of legitimacy for their claims to kingship.

Stories have circulated of the ancient Akkadu monarchs. Legend has it that they ruled the sector from their fortress palace of Zanadu until a freak warp gate collapse cut Zanadu off from the rest of the sector. Rumors circulate of the lost palace with its immense treasure chambers and vast war fleets. Ready and waiting for any who would seek the throne to reclaim it.

Blunder in the Void
In possibly the most unlikely accident in recent times two House Arnos battleships have literally collided due to a mishap in their navigation sensors. Given the sheer vastness of space this is an astronomically unlikely event made even more burdensome by the fact that both battleships were the flagships of their respective fleets.

Overnight House Arnos has become a laughing stock with numerous joke variations and skits about everything from their stubbornness to the ineptitude of their pilots.

Rusting Steel
In a significantly less humorous accident the cruiser carrying Grand Admiral Shen of the House of Steel was lost when it experienced a reactor overload. This has led to the House of Steel halting all ongoing negotiations as they practice their traditional leadership selection process of successive war games until the best strategic mind is chosen as the new Grand Admiral.

**Zweanslord** · 2019-06-11, 07:32 AM (ISO 8601)

Duke Nabuna Zaqaru
hereby grants with due honour to

Robot Unicorn Princess Ninu Zaqaru

The esteemed noble title

Earl of Mithurtu

Open your eyes, I see
Your eyes are open
Wear no disguise for me
Come into the open

Hold onto the night
Hold back the tide
Always
Make believe
And live in harmony!

Mithurtu means Harmony

Zaqaru


*Duke Nabuna Zaqaru* Age: 53	*Duchess Saundri Arnos* Age: 44

Children:

Sinma Zaqaru, 14-year old son.
Ilith Zaqaru, 13-year old daughter.

Zaqaru Council

Spoiler: Council

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Grand Diplomat Ninu Zaqaru
Robot Unicorn Princess
Earl of Mithurtu
Winner of the Tattooine Run
Age: 65

Grand Admiral Elos Roshami
Age: 72

Grand Agent Ayallal Attar
Age: 74

Grand Scientist Caksya Gupta
Age: 59

Grand Administrator Yaadus Emit
Age: 59

Robot Unicorn Princess Ninu Zaqaru, Earl of Harmonia, Winner of the Tattooine Run, replaces Earl Namzara Zaqaru as Grand Diplomat.
No other changes in the Zaqaru Council.

Referencing Robot Unicorn Attack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_Unicorn_Attack
Game link: https://unicorn.jocke.no/
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC_Y4zOUdcI
Female: https://www.zerochan.net/151384
Unicorn racing: https://www.deviantart.com/gokulover...tamp-157908421
Robot Unicorn: https://www.redbubble.com/people/spe...-robot-unicorn

Enigma: 7

Spoiler: Alexander Laramy

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Dear Lord Alexander Laramy,

With great pleasure I wish to inform you of the current equipment Zaqaru has available for sale. Please find the information for current equipment below. Delivery time for an order is five years. Alternative methods of payment are discussable. Should you be interested, I will be happy to take any orders or answer any questions you may have.

Yours sincerely,
Grand Administrator Earl Yaadus Emit

Court Equipment

Source: http://www.rohtakchain.com/

Zaqaru Jewelry
Price: 1 Trade (upfront payment) for 2 Shipments, 2 Trade (1 upfront, 1 on delivery) for 5 Shipments.

The Zaqaru catalog of jewelry has drawn attention in the past and this most recent addition is a work of art and expert craft. The precious metals, minerals and gems of Zaqaru origin are used in exquisite designs to adorn the human body.

Crystal droplets composing a necklace, ruby set in gold to compliment ears as earrings, embossed gold and ornamented silver rings, gleaming steel badges with intricate forms, armbands as if made of quicksilver and many more jewelry make up the available connection. Any kind to fit any dress or outfit, from emerald to compliment blue or silver to contrast black, from multifaceted gems to draw attention to bare skin or decorate tiara's, headbands and more. From timeless designs to the latest in fashion, all are delivered by the Zaqaru experts. Tailored to the buyer, the jewelry is sure to have to best and most comfortable fit and make the best addition to any new or existing wardrobe.

Fleet Equipment

Orca Bomber
Price: 1 Trade (upfront payment) for 3 shipments.

The Orca Bomber is an improved version of the Zaqaru bomber. The chassis is of a familiar and trusted design, with the necessary upgrades. The armaments are of Greenflame design, an array of nuclear missiles to inflect even greater damage against heavily armoured targets.

Each shipment contains 5 squadrons of fighter craft. With each squadron composed of 5 fighters, this makes for a grand total of 75 bombers at your disposal. They are available in the colour scheme of your choice, to fit with the rest of your fleet and be ready to target any enemy.

Source: https://www.shutterstock.com/nl/imag...hip-1155380314

Fire Control Module
Price: 1 Trade (upfront payment) for 2 Shipments, 2 Trade (1 upfront, 1 on delivery) for 5 Shipments.

The Fire Control Module ensures improved battle operations by synchronising fire and enhancing tactical control for a Fleet. It is a large module to be installed on a sizeable vessel, such as a flagship or logistics ship. It can fit from a frigate and upwards, though at heavy cost to other systems. Most suitable would be a Carrier or Destroyer and up.

The Fire Control Module is dedicated to oversight and control over an action radius, increasing efficiency within range. Advanced computers track targets and allies, enabling commanders a better overview of the battle and coupling with other ship systems to coordinate assaults more effectively. Besides giving the ability to better coordin lead combat, the systems are also designed to synchronise targets and allowing devastating barrages of weapons fire, increasing damage dealt to enemies.

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New!
Starburst Autocannon
Price: 1 Trade (upfront payment) for 2 Shipments, 2 Trade (1 upfront, 1 on delivery) for 5 Shipments.

The long single barrel of the Starburst Autocannon is capable of an extremely high rate of fire, shooting a veritable burst of rounds at its target. Refined from earlier Autocannon designs, it surpasses previous rates of fire and accuracy. In addition, its base is more durable, allowing it to suffer less from overheating and making it more difficult to destroy if targeted.

The Starburst Autocannon is, for fleets, a relatively small armament. Most suitable for use on fighter or corvette class vessels as main weapon and for larger class vessels it is a side weapon, equipped to deal with smaller threats than the vessel will be designed for. It is a fantastic upgrade for the stock weapons of logistical or support vessels, who will generally rely on smaller arms than more combative versions of their class. For instance carriers and support frigates will find this an excellent weapon to stave off smaller threats until reinforcements arrive. This will make the Starburst Autocannon an essential upgrade for weapons of its class.

Source: https://stellaris.paradoxwikis.com/P...eflectors_Tech
Multiphase Barrier
Limited stock! Immediate delivery!
Price: 2 Trade for 4 Shipments, immediately delivered.

The latest advance in shield technology, the Multiphase Barrier excels at protecting spaceships from incoming weapon fire in combat. Relying on multiple overlapping asynchronous shield phases, it's capable of sustaining far greater punishment, a magnificent barrier against one's foes.

Forming a tight elliptical bubble around the spaceship, the Multiphase Barrier is invisible to the naked eye until hit. Lighting up at struck locations, the attacker will come to realise how durable this Barrier is as it is capable of sustained operations through continuous fire.

Agency Equipment

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Hacking Hardware
Price: 1 Trade (upfront payment) for 2 Shipments, 2 Trade (1 upfront, 1 on delivery) for 5 Shipments.

Designed with Zaqaru expertise in cryptography and the digital realm, Hacking Hardware was developed to assist your agents in the same field. Specialized devices and hardware operate in the digital and electronic battlefield.

Each shipment contains personal devices with specialized hardware and three squadrons of scout spaceships in the colour of your choice. The scouts have antenna equipped with all kinds of hacking hardware, such as sensors, computers and communication interceptors. This allows agents to more effectively work in their area of expertise, from disabling enemies, infiltrating hostile territory, listening in to foreign communications, to being tasked to advance cypher or enigma.

Sensors Array
Price: 1 Trade (upfront payment) for 2 Shipments, 2 Trade (1 upfront, 1 on delivery) for 5 Shipments.

Information regarding the enemy is what will prove vital in any operation. Zaqaru provides advanced sensors to meet this need. Specialized sensors arrays to be incorporated in large vessels, such as Carriers and Cruisers, as well as the latest sensors installed in dedicated sensor probes.

This allows highly effective intelligence gathering, so that messages or sensitive information may be earlier uncovered. The information provides a significant advantage in the battlefield, as by being aware of the enemy before they are aware of you, disabling them is even easier. The equipment readily synergises with hacking Hardware.

Market Equipment

Source: https://endless-space-2.fandom.com/w...sma_Metallurgy

Hyperlanes
Price: 1 Trade (upfront payment) for 2 Shipments, 2 Trade (1 upfront, 1 on delivery) for 5 Shipments.

Two rings set side by side, placed throughout a star system in lines after another with vast distances between them. Together they form lanes through which spaceships can fly and accelerate to great speeds along the lanes. Connecting warp gates, market colonies and economically strategic locations such as resource extraction sites, the Hyperlanes are capable of vastly speeding up the flow of trade and accumulation of wealth.

Travellers choose which of the two rings to move through, as each traverses in a different direction, speeding up travel by magnetically and gravitationally accelerating the spaceship along the course of the lane. Each of the the rings is marked with different lights and symbols to signify the direction. The lanes move as the star system rotates, optimising travel routes between destinations. Routes may be curved and adapted to the needs of the colonies and star systems.

As resources arrive faster, deliveries are faster and civilian transport easier the benefits for markets are numerous, leading to economic benefits easy to take advantage of. A highpoint of interplanetary infrastructure to stand next to the warp gates connecting star systems.

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Reclamation Automata
Price: 1 Trade (upfront payment) for 2 Shipments, 2 Trade (1 upfront, 1 on delivery) for 5 Shipments.

Elaborate machines in different shapes and forms which integrate with industrial complexes, civilian districts and infrastructure. Handling waste disposal, management and recycling in a completely automated fashion, the Reclamation Automata are even able to move to where the demand is highest.

Small robots which scurry through streets to clean up litter and tossed aside garbage, shuttles to move the garbage and even bulky waste processor automata are capable of replacing to sites with peaks of recycling opportunities within a colony. This mobility allows a flexible integration in industries and production chains, adaptation to events and efficiency in an otherwise thankless job. The materials within the waste are processed by these automata so the vital resources reclaimed for use by society.

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Nano-Assemblers
Price: 1 Trade (upfront payment) for 2 Shipments, 2 Trade (1 upfront, 1 on delivery) for 5 Shipments.

Manufacture on the molecular level is present in several industrial fields, but never before has production achieved the level of efficiency as with Nano-Assemblers. Capable of processing vast amounts of resources on an industrial level to create products where manipulation on the nano-level scale is either necessary or useful.

The Nano-Assemblers are available in a range of sizes and costs, allowing both small manufacturers and industrial production to make use of them. The ease of nano-assembly allows for a new range of products to be introduced which otherwise would not be cost-effective, adding to diversity of goods available and increasing economic opportunities.

Spoiler: Persephone Laramy

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Dear Lady Persephone Laramy,

With great pleasure I wish to inform you of the current equipment Zaqaru has available for sale. Please find the information for current equipment below. Delivery time for an order is five years. Alternative methods of payment are discussable. Should you be interested, I will be happy to take any orders or answer any questions you may have.

Yours sincerely,
Grand Administrator Earl Yaadus Emit