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Thread: [Empire 5] IC Thread
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2019-06-16, 07:17 AM (ISO 8601)
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[Empire 5] IC Thread
Round One: Begin!
Galactic Dates 217500.0.0.80 - 217502.0.0.80
OOC Thread
Dice Rolling Thread
Rules Thread
Don’t forget to link to any rolls you make for ANY Attribute checks, plus rolls for rulers you will start using at the start of next round. If you want a new ruler in the next round, you must state so in your action post for this round and link to their rolls. Any increases from actions for this round are counted for the ruler you start your next round with (because it’s handier to account for by the co-GM), which may or may not be your current ruler.
Good luck!
Rules Alerts and Changes!
Alert!
All players are expected to follow the example layout for actions provided below (or something similar that covers all the same points) Thank you.
Spoiler
[Name of Country]
[Name of Current Ruler]
Actions:
- [Type] Action 1
- [Type] Action 2
- [Type] Action 3 (Project Name) [1/2]
- [Type] Action 4 (Project Name) [2/2]
- [Type] Action 5
Spoiler: News and Rumours
Spoiler: Ruler Information
Current Stats (in the following order)
Diplomacy #
Military #
Economy #
Philosophy #
Intrigue #
New Ruler Next Round?
Expected Stat Bonuses
Change
Embassies have been improved.
Players who share an Embassy with each other may now Exchange or Gift Trade Posts. This requires an Economy Action be spent from both individuals during the same turn, but any number of Trade Posts may be Exchanged of Gifted in this manner for the same action. If no Embassies exist between players, Exchanging or Gifting Trade Posts is not possible. Event Sub-actions may not Exchange or Gift Trade Posts. Only with an Embassy, and spending the Economy Actions, can you use this unique method to obtain resources outside of your normal Zone of Influence.
Growth!
On Galactic Dates 217499.0.0.80, everyone receives an unusual message, in an unusual manner… Answering this messages leads to Gifts of the Simulacrum
Terror!
War!
Discovery! New Map?
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I've only seen a character at anything resembling this level of absurdity thrive exactly once, and he/she/what-the-jongo had the advantage of being written by Gengy, who I look up to as a writer.
"What-the-Jongo?"
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2019-06-16, 07:18 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
NPC Actions
Organizations!
Expiration Dates close at the end of the round specified in their description:
Sisterhood of Silence
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[Diplomacy] Provide Guardian with Sisterhood Warning Zones - The act of the Caller AI designated Guardian to maturate the great many species of Axiom has many within the Sisterhood ill at ease. The long vigil they have held around the galactic Core has been easily enforced in a galaxy lacking the advanced travel mechanics now gifted to the many space faring species of Axiom but with such advancements in the hands of so many the Sisterhood would now face an exponential increase in interest regarding the Core. Others within the covenant believe this action by Guardian offers an unprecedented opportunity to spread knowledge of the One among the stars. Sister Gertwin of the Monastery Emergent Twilight, something of a middle way supporter between the two most popular views, is assigned the unenviable task of making first contact with these newly elevated species that the Sisterhood’s warning may be passed on early to avoid the unintended consequences of curiosity.
[Diplomacy] Warn the Grymlans specifically about the Core - High Coordinator Jeejee Scrapseeker, leader of sector P14, is contacted personally by the upper echelons of the nearby Sisterhood outpost to make clear in no uncertain terms how poor of an idea it would be to dismiss Sisterhood warnings about breaching the protected Core systems. The Grymlans appear to be an extremely curious race, an admirable quality in a galaxy so filled with wonders to be uncovered, but they are warned breaching the Sisterhood’s vigil would be “a decidedly bad idea.” Instead the Grymlans are encouraged to explore the system around the Sisterhood’s nearby base as well as southward that they might link a Monastery long out of contact with the wider galaxy to galactic affairs. If the Grymlans abide by the Sisterhood’s request linking the nearby base with this shrouded Monastery rather than breach the Core they shall be recognized as burgeoning allies to the SoS. If they choose to ignore this request and pursue exploration of the Core they are liable to earn the enmity of the Sisterhood. (Request: OwO explore two SoS Base regions and not explore the Core during this time. Reward: +1 Reputation with SoS, +1 Favor. Expiration Date: Round 5)
[Faith] Discuss cooperation on spreading the One with the Droccen - Empress Candrimay is contacted by leaders from the nearby Sisterhood Monastery who express their desire to cooperate with fellow adherents of the One on protecting the Core and spreading the universal love promoted by their shared beliefs across the wider galaxy. The Droccen are requested to make contact with and sway nearby Celestia Enterprises to adopt the One as their mainline philosophy to be promoted by the megacorporation’s unrivalled communications networks. Should the Droccen prove successful in aligning another nearby influential Stellar Power to promote the values of Oneness they will be recognized as unparalleled friends to the Sisterhood. (Request: DCC convert I21 from the Deific Contract to the One and convince CLS to declare the One as its State Philosophy. Reward: +2 Reputation with SoS. Expiration Date: Round 5)
Cosmic Couriers
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[Diplomacy] Assist Guardian in Maturating Axiom’s spacefaring civilizations - Ever since the end of the Callers supremacy across Axiom the so-called Cosmic Couriers have lacked in purpose and traffic to keep their Relay network connecting the galaxy operational. Even near the end of the Callers time in Axiom the Couriers had been relegated to a minimal grunt work within their vast interstellar empire transporting raw material resources deemed too low priority to warrant more advanced Caller transportation technology. Now with Caller AI Guardian optioning for Maturation the Couriers once more had purpose. The spacefarers of Axiom were yet on the cusp of true stellar civilization and the Courier Relays offered FTL travel unparalleled by any possessed by the known species. This advantage granted the Couriers a new role, one of restored importance and prestige within galactic affairs. The Callers had created the Couriers to serve them and Guardian represented the final will of the Callers within Axiom so it was Guardian’s request that the Couriers aid these newly elevated species that would guide the Couriers’ actions from here forward. True, these child races could never truly reach the heights of Caller civilization but the Couriers could perhaps lead some of them to a brighter future than their simple societies and technologies promised them currently.
[Diplomacy] Inform the Ninurtine Empire of a suspected nearby Relay - Emperor Cherahiteth II’s government receives an envoy from the Cosmic Couriers who seeks an audience so that the imperial government may be made aware of a suspected Relay somewhere nearby their capital sector. While the recently reactivated Relay system was still experiencing a few small glitches and bugs after its long dormancy transmissions from around the Malak system indicated a currently low functioning Relay somewhere to the capital’s galactic west. The Emperor is petitioned to send an expeditionary fleet to seek out this Relay and bring it under imperial dominion that it might be better protected from whatever fate led to its current state of dormancy. (Request: NUT explore T22 or T24 until the missing Relay is discovered and bring the region under Ninurtine control. Reward: +1 Reputation with CmC, +1 Favor. Expiration Date: Round 5)
[Diplomacy] Offer Courier exploratory services to the Guild Empire of Nyx and/or the Gelean Republic - Nyx’s Lord of Coin as well as Gelean’s seniormost Admiral receive offers for mutually beneficial business from the nearby Courier Relay just outside their systems’ control. The Couriers offer the mercantile Nyx and curious Geleans their services as explorers and diplomats willing to tread the unknown space between the two Stellar Powers for a small fee. Certainly it would be at least somewhat beneficial to accept the Courier’s offer but would the Guilds or the Republic be willing to accept the burden of a favor owed? (Request: Allow the CmC to Inquest K7 on behalf of GEN and/or GLR. Reward: +1 to Establish Claim on K7 the following round, +1 Favor owed to CmC. Expiration Date: Round 2)
An’Null’s Eradicators
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[Military] Recruit 1 Unit of Eradicators - At the southern edge of Jackstar Free Union held territory an unexpected and unpleasant discovery is made by the local privateer force under Captain Silk Noose Caihe. It appears a prison barge transporting Bronze Clients to an outer Jack Star mining station was forced to divert from their projected flight path and attacked deep in the black. The barge appears to have been boarded by hostile forces and left adrift bereft their Bronze Client cargo. Markings of black skulls left on the gutted transport seem to match known markings of An’Null cultists though where exactly they came from or where they escaped to remains a mystery. A number of Jack Star station commanders near this border petition the Grand Admiral to send a hunter fleet southwards to seek out these terrorists.
[Military] Recruit 1 Unit of Eradicators - A sizable contingent of Meritocracy Androids are purchased by an enterprising soul seeking to use the droids to mine local asteroids for valuable mineral deposits. However once the androids leave Bespéartha’s atmosphere via the Meritocracy’s space elevator the ship transporting them to the system’s asteroid belt suddenly vanishes from tracking computers. A reconnaissance ship is sent to investigate the ship’s last known location and find adrift in space a great collection of debris that appears to have been the transport, although no signs of android bodies can be found. Markings on some of the debris matches known Eradicator symbology and it is determined the notorious space pirates must have stolen the android cargo for their own nefarious ends. Given the precision of the hit the original entrepreneur is investigated for suspicion of aiding the space pirates and it is discovered the man did in fact receive directives and a large sum of counterfeit money to make the purchase though he insists he had no knowledge of his benefactor’s position within the Eradicators nor his payment’s counterfeit composition. Nevertheless the man is arrested on charges of conspiracy and intent to commit fraud while at higher echelons powerful individuals debate the need to seek out what can only be a local An’Null base for extermination or at the very least warning to stay out of Meritocracy space.
[Intrigue] SecretThanks to Gengy for the avatar.
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2019-06-16, 07:41 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
The Duenem
Region V20
Actions:
- [1][Diplomacy] Inquest into V22 16
[2][Diplomacy 5] Cultural Identity: The New Age. Increased die size for Expedtions
The Duenem have been alone, with only their task to attend to. Now, the galaxy is open to them. Willing to look further, and go beyond all others, the Duenem will find all life that might exist in the galaxy, all to aid them in their task.
APPROVED
[3][Economy] Expedition into V18 13
[4][Economy] Expedition into W21 13
[5][Military] Raise a Unit
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Non Actions:
Attend the event: Gifts of the Simulacrum
Spoiler: News and Rumours
Spoiler: COLLECTIVE MESSAGE 1UNIT 'TELESCOPIC RADIANCE' GENERAL MESSAGE TO ALL DUEN: THERE IS LIFE. IT IS VARIED, AND BOTH MORE AND LESS THAN US. AS TASKMASTER, DECISION IS SET TO EXPLORE AND INTERACT WITH GALAXY WITH NEW DRIVE. THIS WILL PROTECT LIFE HERE AND EXPAND OUR CAPABILITIES.
UNIT 'GUNNER BROKER' REQUESTS VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF THIS DECISION. REASON. THIS WILL IMPACT DUENEM FOR MILLIONS OF YEARS.
UNIT 'TELESCOPIC RADIANCE' APPROVES THIS REQUEST. VOTE COUNTING WILL PROCEED FOR NEXT DAY CYCLE.
TASKMASTER WILL SET TASKS DURING INTERIM PERIOD
TASKS-NEW
=> TASK SET: REVIEWING DATA FROM UNIT 'TELESCOPIC RADIANCE' 2000 REQUIRED. 300,401,901 REQUESTS FOR TASK
=> TASK SET: DEFENCE TASK FORCE. EXPERIENCE IN CONFLICT USEFUL. 40 UNITS REQUIRED [TASK REQUIRES FULL BODY REWORK. WILL REQUIRE RISK FROM UNIT. LIKELY TO REQUIRE MULTIPLE TASK CYCLES] 5000 REQUESTS FOR TASK.
======>SUBTASK: SUPPORT UNITS FOR TASK FORCE. UNTASKED WILL BE ALLOCATED HERE.
=> TASK SET: EXPLORATION UNITS FOR MULTIPLE CYCLES. EXTENSIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL REFITTING REQUIRED, NOTABLE CHANCE OF UNIT LOSS. UNITS WITH EXPERIENCE OF NIUAN EXPECTED. INDIVIDUALITY AND DECISIVNESS EXPECTED. UNITS MUST ARRIVE IN BODY TO TASKMASTER TO SUCCEED.
=> TASK SET: DIPLOMATIC ENVOYS. EXPERIENCE OF NIUAN REQUIRED. UNITS MUST EXPECT REFITTING FOR THIS ROLE. 5000 REQUIRED. 100,000 REQUESTS FOR TASK.
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=> TASK SET: ******* UNITS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY
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RESULTS OF VOTE:
Y: 85,006,300,061
N:1,300,005
DECISION APPROVED WITH MAJORITY
Spoiler: Duenem thoughts on Various Powers
The Sisters:
Quiet, loyal, and sees the rest of the powers as children. Gave out precious little information besides what not to do. NEUTRAL
Rothuun:
Agressive, domineering, and reckless. Challenged many others to bouts, and did view Radaince as a possible ally. However drew a knife against another power which a Caller A.I had said not to do. FRIENDLY/ANTAGONISTIC
Ninurtine:
Calm, curious and collected. Had large delegation and interacted both publically and privately. Are actually projecting holograms over themselves. Engineer was greatly interested in Radiance. Contact with Leader was not made. FRIENDLY/NEUTRAL
Syndrome: Prideful, curious and imperious. Kept an air of power, and was incredibly intersted in other biologicals. Was cold and wary of other lifeforms, such as the Duenem and Tezh. NEUTRAL/CAUTION
Tezh: Aloof, curious and magnaminous. Had incredibly friendly interaction with Radiance, and much information was shared. Aside from adherence to the One, was very similar in outlook to the Duenem. Had another race which they sought to 'uplift' named the Stozudal. FRIENDLY
Federated Churches: Contact not yet made. Gave lots of greatly interested looks.
Sanctum: [ENTRY NOT FOUND]
- With the return of Telescopic Radiance, Duenem all over the region continiously analyze the information. It is agreed that Radiance will be resigned, then reinstated immediatly as taskmaster to oversee the new era as effecitvely as possible.
- A major question remains how long has the One been circulated by the Niuan, especially so far from the Sisterhood. Library bots rummage and search for anything that could be considered useful, as it might provide some information on the Callers.
- Guardain provides much debate. While it is certainly an incredibly advanced A.I, it is also very set in its programming, and seems incapable of acting outside of its directives. The Duenem might be far less advanced technologically, but have always had a degree of individuality. Either this means Guardian has a lot more going on behind it, or the Studant who created the first Duen managed to outdesign the Callers.
Spoiler: Ruler Information
Telescopic Radiance
Current Stats
Diplomacy 5
Military 4
Economy 5
Philosophy 2
Intrigue 3
New Ruler Next Round?
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Expected Stat Bonuses
+1 Dip, +1 EcoLast edited by Tentreto; 2019-06-30 at 05:13 AM.
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Played as the Duenem in Empire 5. Ordered a God to stand down, and kept a contingency ready...
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
The Ninurtine Empire
Round 1
Spoiler: The Immortal Seven: First ContactDaregense flicked for the hundredth time through the catalogue of holographic options they had spent the last few days devising. The problem was that none of them had any idea which would be appropriate. All of this was entirely new.
“I'm going to the bridge”, she said eventually, and left Tolem to it.
The captain greeted her with a salute and “Your Highness”. The address still felt strange, not yet worn in properly. It was one of the reasons the captain used it so frequently. By the time they arrive,d it was all supposed to feel and appear natural.
“Captain Sharugin,” she replied, with a salute of her own. She wanted to ask about progress, if only for the sake of conversation and to still her own nerves, but she bit her tongue. Anything like that could be seen as questioning the captain's competence, which she did not. And she was also aware that trust between the members of this crew was essential, not only for the success of the mission, but for their very survival.
The mission had been the subject of meeting after meeting, with every possibility thrashed out, queried and looked at from multiple angles. By the time that she was selected for the mission and called in to attend, most of the details had already been figured out and the process was still interminable.
The Empire had been faced with an entirely new problem. Throughout the whole history of the Malak system, despite the centuries of visual deception, there was nevertheless a common core to their understanding which informed their whole culture, and as false as their presentation might be, there was nevertheless a limit to that, because underneath they were all at least still the same species.
Out there, in the wider galaxy, though, the most basic assumptions might itself be fatal giveaways.
This was the reason for the days spent in front of the holographic designer. She, Tolem, the Nisuite linguist, Halish, the biologist, just trying to figure out what they should choose to look like.
And if this whole mission turned out to be a trap, and one of them was taken captive, that was held by many to be an unacceptable risk.
The engagers had won out. The known risk of not taking this opportunity far outweighed the theoretical risk of one of the crew being captured. Nevertheless, there were failsafes upon failsafes. Every function that could safely be delegated to AI had been, hence the skeleton crew. The ship had been fitted with comprehensive self-destruct sequences in case it became necessary. As had the crew.
She was still not entirely used to, and suspected she would never be comfortable with, the implant with which they had fitted her. In the event of capture, it would release a fast-acting necrotoxin designed to destroy as much of her tissue as possible before anything of value could be learned from it. All the delegation had one. And all the crew had the ability to activate any of the others', remotely.
So, trust.
Even the implants, even the constant surrounding threat of death, though, were not enough to detract from the sense of sheer exhilaration that had come over her in the period before departure and had stayed with her ever since. From the moment the Emperor had called her forward to bestow upon her her new name, it had never left.
All the crew had it to an extent, though they had different ways of dealing with it. Halish could often barely control herself, visibly bouncing up and down as she considered the marvels about to be discovered. Himpahach, the engineer, had developed an increasingly irritating habit of singing to himself. The military personnel were more controlled, but it was still visible Dashunul, the military attaché, obsessively ran weapons tests, or cleaned and reassembled her personal equipment. Daregense didn't like to remind her that this was a diplomatic mission and all being well, weapons would be redundant. Tolem jabbered. Medenon, the pilot, tapped his foot, fingers, or anything else he could lay hands on. And the captain, he couldn't sleep.
Some of them had taken things even further. A few days into the voyage, she had walked into Tolem's quarters to tell him and Halish that she didn't care whether they were sleeping together, but she did care that they had kept it secret. The mission came first, and paramount trust was essential. So long as they all understood that, the crew could do what they liked.
All the station crew had been evacuated by the time the Penetrator docked. Captain Sharugin and Medenon made for the command deck while the contact party assembled near the gate. Dashunul ran yet another weapons check while Tolem launched the probe.
“What are we?” Halish asked, as the results came in.
“Bipedal, humanoid, mammalian.” Halish looked almost disappointed. On some level, it seemed she had actaully been relishing the prospect of presenting herself as some abstract tentacle monster.
“I'm going first,” Dashunul said. “No arguments, your Highness.” There were none.
News and Rumours
- A call has been put out for volunteers for the colonisation of Twr. The Imperial Government seeks 500 men and 500 women of breeding age to start a seed population, with further positions available to those with certain valuable skillsets.
- Following the Simulacrum, the Empire's first FTL-capable warship, the HIMS Santino, is launched. Sister ships Frederico and Hagen are in production.
- Following the message from the Cosmic Couriers, an exploration mission headed by the HMIS Anson and including a number of Tailwind-class support ships has been sent to the sector of space to the galactic south-west to explore new territories.
- A second mission, comprising four Intrepid-class vessels, has been sent to the west
Actions
[Diplomacy] Go to event
[Diplomacy] Colonise Twr
[Economy] Explore south-west (region T24) (9)
[Economy] Explore west (region T22) (11)
[Military] Build 1 unit
Spoiler: Ruler Stats
Diplomacy 4
Military 2
Economy 4
Philosophy 3
Intrigue 2
Next round: +1 Diplomacy, +1 Economy
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2019-06-16, 08:25 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Round 1
News and Rumors
- Ancient machinery hums to life as the Mother interprets the message and guides the Kombuch in producing the first ships to emerge from the ancient factories in millennia. The ancient designs almost seemed a natural fit for the mysterious engines.
- Two squadrons of ancient 'SPRITE' class ships were built and quickly occupied by eager colonies.
- A fleet of 'FANTA' class diplomacy ships was also built and quickly tasked with meeting the neighbours.
Actions
- [Mil] Raise 1 Unit
- [Mil] Raise 1 Unit
- [Dip] Inquest in Region I5 [8]
- [Dip] Inquest in Region H6 [13 Success!]
- Secret Stuff?
Spoiler: Leader Stuff
Communicator Bulbous Jellydisc
Diplomacy 4
Military 3
Economy 5
Philosophy 2
Intrigue 5
Expected gains: +1 Dip, +1 Mil
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2019-06-16, 08:36 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Technocratic Meritocracy of Caruflaith Restored
Region C11
Marshal Orrin (Disciple of the Hero)
Actions:
- [Diplomacy]Inquest C9 (2d6+3) 8
Though there was no scarcity of corruption in the Meritocracy, no doubt due to its numerous prohibitions on things that were previously considered normal, it was all behind-the-scenes play. The public failure of a state-assigned mission due to a merchant consorting with pirates was previously unheard of. A ship newly equipped with GLD is sent to follow the pirates' signatures, but it disappears without a trace... - [Diplomacy]Inquest D12 (2d6+3) 12
The law is clear: the universe is the common heritage of humanity. Well, the law may need to be updated to account for the many species of aliens, but for now, it is used as a political justification for pouring staggering amounts of money into GLD drives and subsequent expeditions into nearby solar sytems. - [Philosophy]Probe C13 (2d6+4) 11
This expedition was sabotaged by counterrevolutionaries. As it should be, the Marshal himself personally discovered their nest and delivered justice to them in the form of forced duels to the death. - [Philosophy]Probe D10 (2d6+4) 7
Attempts to approach the Core fail, for now. Not that the Meritocracy wants to ignore the Sisterhood's warnings; it just wants to be closer to other Stellar Powers. - [Military]Recruit
Immediately after receiving GLD drives, the Meritocracy has a war fleet equipped with them. Tremble, enemies of the Revolution!
Nonactions:
Resist all foreign buyouts, conversions etc., unless converting to state faith or explicitly permitted.
News and Rumors:
-Official relations are established with neighbours.
Spoiler: Ruler
Marshal Orrin (Disciple of the Hero)
Diplomacy 3
Military 2
Economy 2
Philosophy 4
Intrigue 1
New ruler: YES
Dip 3+1
Mil 2
Eco 3
Phy 4+1+1 (heir bonus)
Int 1
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Svrrta-Zel Mrrzety
Diplomacy: 1
Military: 3 + 1
Economy: 2
Philosophy: 4
Intrigue: 5 + 1
Actions:
1 - Int 5: Uncover Caller Fragment
2 - Int: Survey L20 - 11
3 - Int: Secret Action
4 - Mil: Raise Unit
5 - Mil: Raise Unit
Spoiler: Non-actions
Support CLS buyout of Sunstones except they clearly didn't want it bad enough
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Rothuun Minotaurs
(Round 1: AR 2142- AR 2144)
Urthuun Thrikar Fleshgorger
Actions
[Military] Create a Unit: With the advent of faster-than-light travel, new armies may be needed to conquer the outer solar systems. The first of these armies, the Phakhuun Marines, are an elite unit of 750 heavily armed minotaur soldiers trained in ship-to-ship and surface combat.
[Military] Create a Unit: Not all Rothuun soldiers are as skilled as the Marines. A rabble of 1500 soldiers, sailors, and various minotaurs of military inclination are organized into vague ranks of cannon fodder, called Fleshgorger’s Horde.
[Economy] Send an Expedition to Q17: All of these armies will be of no avail if there is nothing to use them against. Thus exploration teams are sent to determine whether or not there is any habitable life to the regions near Taurina I.
[Economy] Send an Expedition to P18: In particular, the central core of the galaxy is of great interest to the Rothuun, who find the Sisterhood of Silence condescending and an affront to their independence. Hopping from system to system, a special team of explorers is dispatched to explore the regions nearest to the borders of the core, hoping to establish a base for further exploration.
[Philosophy]Convert Q19 from Cult of Blood to Order of Shadow and Flame: To the fury of the leaders of the Cult of Blood, a significant faction of Thurtuun have become devotees of the Order of Shadow and Flame. To their even greater fury, the Smashbone Arena has been seized by this faction and converted into a center of Shadow and Flame worship. Many Minotaurs still remain devoted to the Cult of Blood, and tensions are high in the Taurina I system. (8)
Nonactions:
Resist conversions
Resist buyouts
Attend Event
Spoiler: News and Rumors
The events taking place in the Simulacrum are mostly unknown to the population of Taurina I. It is commonly known that Urthuun Thrikar Fleshgorger met with some great shame in the conference, and shot himself shortly after being expelled from it. Other news is minor, mostly concerned with a few alien species encountered in the Simulacrum.
After Thrikar’s death, a political and physical war erupted throughout the system. Although far smaller than many previous wars, this one proves to have great impact on the future of the Rothuun. The first to claim the title of Urthuun was Aneb Twin-Gun, a son and chief general of Thrikar Fleshgorger. He immediately crushed old enemy Posekh Flatfoot, killing and devouring the Thurtuun leader. He then rallied a massive army to secure complete control, only to find himself outgunned and outmatched by Kzarna Harpooner. His army crushed, Aneb was driven in disgrace to Thurtuun, where he waits and schemes now.
Urthuun Kzarna’s political beliefs are very different from those of her predecessor. While Thrikar believed only in military strength and abhorred alliance, Kzarna is a proponent of economic power and plans to make as many allies as possible to reverse the damage Thrikar has done. She is also ambivalent on core exploration: although she does want to control the core, she seems content to wait until nearby territory has been exhausted.
Spoiler: Opinions toward Alien RacesConclave of the Black Sun: The Conclave is widely considered to be responsible for the previous Urthuun’s death, and to be derogatory and insulting toward Rothuun customs. They are universally reviled, and Rothuun soldiers are now training on dummies designed to look like Tal- Amaryn. Unfortunately, a lack of information about what Tal-Amaryn actually look like has resulted in most of these dummies simply having the word “Conclavaat” painted over their faces.
Melfynians: Fewer people are aware of the exact role player by the Melfynians in the Simulacrum. Most believe that, due to Thrikar’s terror in discussing them, that they must be horrible monsters or unimaginably powerful beings of the Beyond. Mothers now scare their children with tales of “If you misbehave, the Melfynians will get you!”
Lyraens: Among the few alien species whom Thrikar passed a positive impression of to the Rothuun were the Lyraens. They are regarded as good warriors and as good, fair people who have not sided with the evil Sisterhood or the Conclave. There are also rumors that their leader, General Tra Gutri, was able to defeat or match Thrikar in a wrestling contest. Although these ridiculous conspiracy theories are derided by most, they reflect the respect that the Rothuun have for their canine neighbors.
Grymlans: The squirrelesque neighbors of the Rothuun are regarded with curiosity and suspicion. Accounts of their cheerfulness and odd way of talking only exacerbate these suspicions, as do their claims to lacking expansionist ambitions. It is the opinion of many of the Minotaurs that the Grymlans must have something to hide.
Hearthlings: Thrikar’s encounters with the Hearthlings were of a positive nature, and this first impression is carried over into the main Rothuun population. The Thurtuun are particularly interested in the Order of Shadow and Flame, and many have converted, while Rothuun leaders are pleased with the Hearthlings’ plans to expand to the Core.
Spoiler: Saved ActionsE5x1
M5x1
Spoiler: Technologies
None so far
Spoiler: Bookeeping and Ruler InfoResources/Troops:
Units: 0 +2
Resources Controlled: Takhaun (Q19.1)
Urthuun Thrikar Fleshgorger
Military: 4 +1
Economy: 4 +1
Philosophy: 2
Diplomacy: 2
Intrigue: 1
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2019-06-16, 09:47 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
The Kamasati Pantheon
The Next generation of Dreamers
High Dreamer Xasarath
Actions
1:[DIPLOMACY] Inquest to space sector N/04 FAILURE It appears a safe non hostile look into the greater galaxy fails as a single pod ship with a crew of 2 is not enough to survive the horrors of space. Any loss of a god is a brutal thing but they have disappeared into their great adventure.
2:[DIPLOMACY] Inquest to space sector O/07 FAILURE It appears a safe non hostile look into the greater galaxy fails as a single pod ship with a crew of 2 is not enough to survive the horrors of space. Any loss of a god is a brutal thing but they have disappeared into their great adventure.
3:[MILITARY] Equip Prator Sissoran (1 unit) Prator Sissoran is a magnificent young Kamasati dreamer. their psychic abilities were astounding at a young age and they alone could manage what a dozen of their contemporaries could not. By the time they had lived through 17 cycles of the planet they were capable of warping matter around them with a thought. they were sometimes troublesome and their fellow gods had to work hard to teach them, but now for the first time they have been equiped as a praetor and protector. They has been given Qix. A magical armor which encases their body providing a natural armor capable of traveling in space and blocks out anything that disturbs their mind allowing them to focus on tearing apart potential enemies a pirate cruiser was torn in half when a projectile smashed against their shield. They were kind enough to encase the crew in psychic pockets and return them to the surface to be tested for crimes against their gods...
4:[MILITARY] Equip Prator Dosirix (1 unit) One of the first Prators Dosirix has been a protector of their fellow gods since the rise. Their towers in the sky have long been protected by Dosirix and they have been placed into torpor many times fighting enemies of the Kamasati. Known for their heroism fighting the Rassa Dosirix has been forced to sleep many years but has awoken once more to fight enemies of the gods. While they have considered going on the final heroes journey they remain closely tied to home and doing more for their people. Peace may one day come but for now they fight to spread the word of the dreamers. Prator Dosirix is not some magnificent telekentic and rarely moves the world around them, instead their abilities exist all in the mind. Directly attacking the thoughts of the crew, they can drive dream children and demons alike mad. Focusing on a single individual they can even turn off their mind completely placing them into oblivion. It requires vast concentration however and so the Midian shell was built to protect them so they can focus on their vast mental abilities.
5:[DIPLOMACY] Attend Event Gifts of the Simulacrum
Nonactions communique
Embassies
SpoilerNone Active
The Psychic Web (News and Rumors)
-The last gift of those who dreamed the Kamasati into existence has arrived. Now we can travel and meet the dream children. We know other pantheons exist and that the galaxy has many dreamers and many beings dreamed into existence. Our heroes journey begins. We are here to save the galaxy so we can eventually depart it. Such is the will and the way of the infinite dream.
Capital Planet Web
-It has been successfully built, we send the high dreamer to the location prescribed. Dreamers watch over us for now we dream, let it continue into infinity.
- The Rassa demons are incapable of understanding what they hear. As we presumed they are monsters and will never know true freedom from their shell.
Dream Children News
- The Dream children are too young they do not understand what they have heard. Some view it as a sign of us. Another sign we are on the right track.
Mount Vispim- We watch the Dream children of Moigan from on high. The first large villages are starting to appear across the surface of the planet. We count 102 locations with more than 500 residents. We are proud of our children and we keep our whispers to a minimal for now as they are incapable of understanding yet.
Mount Kdoim- We weep for the Xawaq. They have experianced many wars in the past but this is the largest and we hear them dying in our minds. It is painful to know that they are too young and misinterpret the will of our words. When we speak to them in their minds it makes them believe they are even more righteous and that they must be right. Currently 3 nations are embroiled in constant conflict... We know we must not interfere but it hurts us so to hear their minds scream. They did nothing with the whispers coming from our dreamers. Such is the way. We will continue to watch.
Spoiler: Ruler information
High Dreamer Xasarath
Diplomacy 4+1
Military 4+1
Economy 2
Philosophy 5
Intrigue 1
New Ruler Next Round?
NO
Military Units 0/5+2
Technologies
Permenant Cultural Identity - EMPTY
Military Specialization- EMPTY
- Personnel Armament
- Ranged Weaponry
- Armor and Shields
- Engines
- Warmachines and Live Weaponry
- Logistics
- Medicine, Mad Science, and Blessings
- Reconnaissance and Divination
- Stealth, Sabotage, and Traps
- Fortifications, Sappers, and Planetary Siege Weaponry
Trading posts
Expected Stat Bonuses
+1 mil
+1 dip
In Memorium
Spoiler: People of Interest
High Dreamer Xasarath- Current Leader of the Kamasati.
Xix Qizareen- Dream bound to High Dreamer Xasarath.
Prator Sissoran- New protector of the gods.
Prator Dosirix- Ancient protector of the gods.
Kuuru Huja- Speaker of Mount Kdoim
Kuuru Fixra- Speaker of Mount Vispim
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Empire 4- Vampiric Republic turned Vampiric Oligarchy
Empire 5- Psychic Daddy
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2019-06-16, 09:48 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2018
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Grymlan Combine
Round 1
Regions: P14
High Coordinator Jeejee Scrapseeker
Diplomacy: 3
Military: 1
Economy: 4
Philosophy: 4
Intrigue: 4
Actions
- [Military] Create Unit - Grymlans, for as volatile as they are, are not a violent race. But with the introduction to a much larger galaxy and the other races that inhabit it, there is a sensible need for a protective force; and new opportunities for fields of scientific exploration. Darkship Fleet Shinystar is retrofitted with the new GLD systems allowing for FTL travel. The fleet consists of one massive Crafthome-class carrier armed with heavy energy casters and capable of fielding multiple wings of Zippyzap fighter craft. It is escorted by two smaller Rockblaster-class corvettes armed with energy casters and extended range point defense weaponry.
- [Diplomacy] Improve Relations with SoS [7] - Grymlans attempt to improve relations with the neighbors to their north. Perhaps its their exhuberant energy, or maybe it was the questions, but it seems that even the fabled patience of the Sisterhood has its limits and the envoys were sent home having accomplished nothing.
- [Diplomacy] Contact CmC about establishing a Relay in Cloudysea (CmC Base 1/3)
- [Philosophy] Probe
UranusP12 [13] - With the new Gravity Latch Drive Tech Grymlans along with OwO manage to design a form of the drive that can function for extremely small vessels, namely probes. In an effort to stress test their device by shooting it at the Sisters of Silence base located to their galactic north. To everybody's surprise, and possibly the relief of the sisters, the device works perfectly, relaying information to the Grymlans in Cloudysea. - [Philosophy] Probe P16 [12] - Seeking to improve on their probe design, Grymlans moved several sensors to the ends of prehensile mechanical tentacles allowing for simultaneous directed scanning as the probe flies, as well as increasing the suite of sensors for, hopefully, a more detailed result from the region to their south.
Non-Actions
- See Embassy Actions if any.
- Use Peat to Stave off Long Winter in 'Ridi'r
- Attend Gift of the Simulacrum Event
Resistances
Embassys and Diplomatic Representatives
News and Rumors
- Disaster strikes in Olympia as a dimensional tear in space near Zier opens up spewing out an alien ship traveling at incredible velocities, which immediately collides into a communications satellite resulting in a rather spectacular explosion. Most of the debris burns up in the atmosphere of the planet but emblazoned on a some exterior panels and the suits of some Grymlan corpses discovered bear the name Inspiration 7 in the Grymlan language. When confronted about this incident, Jeejee Scrapseeker denied any involvement in the sudden appearance of the ship, and the Grymlans on board, though she did comment that Inspiration was a cool name for a ship.
- Always tinkering, the Grymlans of the Cloudysea region have started to tinker with the GLD technology. Their first ship, Inspiration 1, is short lived as it shears itself in half due to the stresses from activating the modified GLD.
- Riots break out among Grymlans as news of the other races of the Galaxy arrives from the glowing doorway and it raises questions over who they want to visit first. Civilian ship production adapts the new GLD technology so that Grymlans might visit these beings, but progress is slow as fuel production in Cloudysea cannot meet this new demand as rationing and prioritization of Government ships are put into place.
- With the opening of the door, some Grymlans have speculated that the Simulacrum might be colonizable and that the nature of the realm might lend itself well to scientific endeavors. To date though only small teams of Grymlans have been sent in to do further studies.
- The introduction of the other alien races prompts a flurry of new films and digital books by the Grymlans with titles such as, "The Celestia Connection," "The Goodgood, the Badbad, and the Rothuun" "The Lustysex Lyraen Cleansweep" and "Three Hearthlings and a Grymlan."
Spoiler: Stats and Mechanics
Spoiler: Trade Posts/LCsTrade Posts
Regional TPs and LCs
Region Name Region # TP 1 TP 2 TP 3 Produces LC 1 LC 2 (Assembly) Special Other CloudySea P14 OwO Open Open Grymlan Farseeker Corps OwO XX
- Owned TPs: 1
- Grymlan Farseeker Corps (P14, 1)
Spoiler: Tech and ProjectsTech, Identity and Projects
Technologies
- General
Military
<Personnel Armament>
<Ranged Weaponry>
<Armor and Shields>
<Engines>
<Warmachines and Live Weaponry>
<Logistics>
<Medicine, Mad Science, and Blessings>
<Reconnaissance and Divination>
<Stealth, Sabotage, and Traps>
<Fortifications, Sappers, and Planetary Siege Weaponry>
Organization Relations
Identities and Caller Fragments
Projects
Spoiler: MiltaryMilitary Units
- Active Military Units: 0
Spoiler: Stat Increases
Jeejee Scrapseeker
X/X Diplomacy: 3+1
X/X Military: 1
X/X Economic: 4
X/X Philosophy: 4+1
X/X Intrigue: 4
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2019-06-16, 10:10 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
UNIFIED PUBLIC TRUST
Region E7
Round 1
Director of Symbiosis Zal M’ell
Diplomacy: 5
Military: 1
Economy: 4
Philosophy: 3
Intrigue: 4
1 [INTRIGUE] Secret
Not all that occurs within UPT is known to those who seek to listen in.
2 [DIPLOMACY] Increase Reputation with CmC from 0 to 1 TN: 10 Success
Grateful to the Couriers for their role in granting UPT a broader scope for galactic expansion the Symbraum send Catarin diplomats bearing gifts to take up residency on or nearby the closest known Courier Relay. A portion of planetary revenues from mining operations on Ghel II are reserved to be sent as tribute to the Couriers in perpetuity for their service which is expected to pay dividends for many generations to come.
3 [DIPLOMACY] Inquest Sector E5 Success
Well trained diplomats and spies are prepared by SED to embark on an unprecedented journey beyond the Xaldarian Expanse and Yeon systems to seek out new life with which the Symbraum may bond. A multitude of retrofitted starships now equipped with FTL drives assemble in Yeon to be sent out into the deep black of interstellar space hoping to make friendly contact with the Symbraum’s unknown neighbors.
4 [DIPLOMACY] Inquest Sector F6 Success
Joining their brethren at the edges of known UPT space another batch of Symbraum diplomats prepare to set forth on a mission of peaceful exploration. While it was known from their history with the Catarin that intelligent lifeforms took issue with Symbraum evolution the Divisions could not very well allow their species to die out over the petty concerns of paranoid xenos, many of whom had failed to achieve in thousands of years what the Symbraum had achieved in a handful of centuries. Regardless of their view towards lesser alien lifeforms however the Symbraum were not completely without respect for intelligent life, it was after all the Visitors who accelerated Symbraum evolution to the age of space exploration, and so it was determined the wisest course of action with regards to encountering new species was to treat them with respect until their full capabilities could be understood by Symbraum analysts and appropriately acted upon.
5 [DIPLOMACY 5] Establish CI: Parasitic Puppeteers (2d8 when Pressing Claims)
As diplomats prepare to make first contact with neighboring possibly inhabited sectors they receive important “sensitivity training” from FRD and BD regarding appropriate topics of discussion and etiquette. Mentioning of the Symbraum’s true parasitic nature is verboten and speaking of the unique “symbiotic” culture of UPT was to be limited until firm positive relationships had been established. In addition to the training received by diplomats a formal outline for espionage and infiltration of outsider species, largely derived from lessons learned during the Silent Invasion of Jahew, is codified and drilled into the minds of Symbraum who seek to serve their government in the capacity of infiltrators of alien cultures. Focus is placed on manipulating important and powerful functionaries with attempts to replace directly recognized leaders to be delayed until proper support networks had been established. No doubt to foreign stellar powers knowledge of the Symbraum’s methodical means of infiltration would be further cause for alarm but to the UPT it was simply good practice to be as effective as possible in performing “peaceful” transfers of power intended to preserve and grow their species.
ROLLS 1
NON-ACTIONS
- Endorse conversion of E7 from Pure Thought to Kamasati
[0/5 UNITS]
[GENERALS]
[RUMORS]
- Positive relations have been established with neighboring entities Conclave of the Black Sun and Technocratic Meritocracy of Caruflaith Restored including provisions for mutual respect of galactic bordering sectors belonging to each respective power with galactic sector F8 recognized as rightful claim of CBS. Dialogue between the Kombuch has flourished but as of yet no formalized agreements have been reached. Positive cultural exchange has been suggested to the Kamasati though action on this remains uncertain. Director Zal and Officer Jed are commended for their service to UPT.
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2019-06-16, 10:13 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Sep 2017
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
The Ndoda
Umkhonto: Ukiphosa Elunxwemeni
Actions:
1. Send Nemikhomo Expedition to Area D22 - 7
2. Send Nemikhomo Expedition to Area D20 - 12
3. Military - Raise 1 Unit
4. Military - Raise 1 Unit
5. Philosophy - Priests and scientists gather to discuss the significance of the Guardian's shape and the Ndoda's place in the galaxy
Nonaction:
Attend the Event - Gifts of the Simulacrum
Spoiler: News and Rumors
Ndoda scientists are tripping over their tails in excitement, working on improving Nemikhomo design and structural integrity while chattering and clicking about the Guardian and the possibilities inherent in other occupied planets in the galaxy. The priests are more sullen, trying to reconcile their faith with the truth that the Ndoda are not alone. Older priests scoff at the dismay of the younger apologists, scolding them that their faith never told them that they were unique in the first place. All that matters is the flow of life and light. These older priests have hope that this Guardian might share similar ideals and that alliances with other species can be built on the sanctity of life and light. Umkhonto Ukiphosa is quieter than expected, as is the Council. Perhaps they too are trying to decide what to do, and how it happened that it was this Umkhonto, this Council's reign which made contact with other species. Perhaps.
Spoiler: Ruler Information
Current Stats
Diplomacy - 2
Military - 4
Economy - 3
Philosophy - 2
Intrigue - 3
New Ruler next Round? No
Stat Bonuses
New Ruler Stats
Diplomacy - 2
Military - 5
Economy - 4
Philosophy - 2
Intrigue - 3
Next Round Bonuses
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2019-06-16, 10:21 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Aug 2016
- Location
- Behind you
- Gender
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Region G25
Commonwealth of Zara
Cool subtitle tbd
Leader: Governor Mizusk Iskanem
Round 1 (217500 - 217502 GD, 1 FC)
Actions:
1. [Military] Raise a unit
Zara*'s old System Defense Stations are overhauled, and thirty new ones are built. For now they orbit Zara, but all new SDS are equipped with Galactic Latch Drives in preparation for moving to new star systems.
2. [Economy] Explore F24: 14
The Simulacrum has shown that the Commonwealth is not alone in space. We must discover new frontiers! Space can bring us prosperity and new knowledge that will improve the life of every Jesska! Star systems near and far shall reveal themselves to us! If you feel unfulfilled by Complex life, enlist in the Department of Space's ECorps today! The Red Gzot is scheduled for departure in just two months, but more crew are always needed!
3. [Economy] Explore H24: 10
Certain high members of the Commonwealth are afraid that our neighbors in space pose a threat. Explorers are equipped with hidden weapons, just in case. Of course, these are solely for self-defense. Rumors that they have been used by certain crew members aboard the Paraskeva the Wise to mutiny and strike out on their own are demonstrably false. No need to worry, citizens!
4. [Intrigue] Survey nearby systems
As the great exploration missions to faraway worlds are launched, many ships are dedicated to a simpler task: examining Zara*'s nearer neighbors. The Galactic Survey Corps, a new branch of the Department of Space, begins to map and record the 47 star systems of G25. Further surveys will be necessary: a perfect task for the more adventurous citizens of the Commonwealth!
Spoiler: Star Systems of G25
000 [Zara*]: significant asteroid belt, one (1) type-A planet (ocean-covered) designation ZARA
5 red dwarfs
Spoiler: RED DWARFS- 001: no planets
- 002: one (1) small rocky planet
- 003: one (1) small rocky planet
- 004: no planets
- 005: one (1) A-type planet (ocean-covered) designation VILAMONN
Spoiler: VILAMONNRADIUS: 0.9x Zara
GRAVITY: 0.9x Zara
ATMOSPHERE: 38.7% nitrogen, 36.7% carbon dioxide, 24.6% oxygen
ATMOS. PRESSURE: 0.93x Zara
TEMPERATURE: 277 - 298 K
BIOSPHERE: UNKNOWN
9 yellow main sequence
Spoiler: YELLOW MAIN SEQUENCE- 006: four (4) small rocky planets, three (3) large gaseous planets
- 007: seven (7) large gaseous planets
- 008 - 009 : binary pair; no planets
- 010: one (1) small rocky planet
- 011: three (3) small rocky planets, one (1) large gaseous planet
- 012 - 013: binary pair; one (1) small rocky planet
- 014: four (4) small rocky planets; substantial asteroid belt
12 orange main sequenceSpoiler: ORANGE MAIN SEQUENCE- 015 - 016: eight (8) small rocky planets (five [5] with substantial ice coverage), one (1) large gaseous planet, substantial asteroid belt
- 017: six (6) small rocky planets, one type-M (metallic) planet designation SVANESS, substantial asteroid belt
Spoiler: SVANESSRADIUS: 0.77x Zara
GRAVITY: 0.82x Zara
ATMOSPHERE: 79.0% carbon dioxide, 21.0% hydrogen
ATMOS. PRESSURE: 0.75x Zara
TEMPERATURE: 206 - 388 K
BIOSPHERE: UNKNOWN
SIGNIFICANCE: Crust appears to be composed of approximately 41% iron
- 018: one (1) large gaseous planet
- 019: seven (7) small rocky planets
- 020: four (4) small rocky planets, one (1) large gaseous planet, significant asteroid belt
- 021: three (3) small rocky planets, five (5) large gaseous planets
- 022: six (6) large gaseous planets, significant asteroid belt
- 023: ten (10) small rocky planets
- 024: eight (8) small rocky planets
- 025 - 026: binary system, five (5) small rocky planets
13 white main sequence
Spoiler: WHITE MAIN SEQUENCE- 027: six (6) small rocky planets
- 028: six (6) small rocky planets
- 029: two (2) small rocky planets, one (1) type-A planet (ocean-covered) designation SZURA
Spoiler: SZURARADIUS: 1.21x Zara
GRAVITY: 1.06x Zara
ATMOSPHERE: 70.6% argon, 25.7% sulfur dioxide, 3.7% carbon dioxide
ATMOS. PRESSURE: 1.55x Zara
TEMPERATURE: 301-346 K
BIOSPHERE: MICROBIAL
- 030: five (5) small rocky planets, four (4) large gaseous planets, significant asteroid belt
- 031: five (5) small rocky planets, one (1) large gaseous planet
- 032: eight (8) small rocky planets, significant asteroid belt
- 033: two (2) small rocky planets, one (1) type-S Orbital Object designation 033-S1
Spoiler: 033-S1033-S1 appears to be an abandoned space station composed primarily of steel orbiting the planet 033-2. It appears undamaged from the outside, but closer inspection revealed that it has been heavily irradiated at one point and that its outer walls were irregularly perforated, presumably by micrometeorites or possibly shrapnel. The interior is completely depressurized. No living creatures or corpses were found, though further study is recommended. - 034: four (4) small rocky planets, four (4) nested asteroid belts
- 035: two (2) small ice-covered planets
- 036 - 037: binary system, one (1) gaseous planet, significant asteroid belt
- 038: six (6) small rocky planets, one (1) large gaseous planet
- 039: seven (7) small rocky planets, six (6) large gaseous planets
1 red giant
Spoiler: RED GIANTS- 040: one (1) small molten planet, one (1) large gaseous planet
4 white dwarfs
Spoiler: WHITE DWARFS- 041: no planets
- 042: two nested asteroid belts
- 043: no planets
- 044: no planets
2 neutron stars
Spoiler: NEUTRON STARS- 045 - 046: binary star system, three (3) small rocky planets
5. [Intrigue] Secret: 7 + mod
Several GLD-equipped ships disappear in the night....
Nonactions:
- Enter the Simulacrum
- Support Celestia Enterprises' buyout of Entertainment TP 2
Spoiler: News and Rumors- Rumors of a magical device that can teleport anyone anywhere in the galaxy are unfounded. Please do not repeat such rumors. Thank you.
. - A signal from the stars has been intercepted! For the first time, we know we are not alone. In fact, our Governor has met with other high-ranking beings in a simulated conference to discuss the galaxy! This truly heralds a new age for the Commonwealth, and as such, dates shall be reckoned from today as the First Day of First Contact. Please use this new date system for all official purposes.
. - Many other powers met in the Simulacrum seem to have explored much more of their nearby space than the Commonwealth, some even having colonies around other stars! If you are dissatisfied with your life in the Complex, sign up at your local Department of Space offices to be considered for our first ECorps exploration teams and Galatic Survey Corps surveillance crews!
. - The Zavest and Sonoss Families are united by the joyous marriage of Dalimil Zavest and Vassura Sonoss! The celebratory mood and hopes that an alliance between the Departments of Censorship and Communication might result in consistent propaganda for once are destroyed days later, though, when a Zavest prankster paints graphic depictions of the newlyweds across the front of a Department of Communication building. In retribution, all mentions of the Zavest Family in the news are replaced with another Family for two weeks.
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Spoiler: Ruler Information
Current Stats
Diplomacy: 4
Military: 4
Economy: 5
Philosophy: 2
Intrigue: 5
New Ruler Next Round? No
Expected Stat Bonuses: +1 Econ, +1 Intrigue
Spoiler: Other notes
Military units: 0 + 1
- Zara* SDS
Resources controlled:
- G25: Entertainment
Techs:
Caller Fragments:
Religion bonuses:
Organization bonuses:
Saved actions:
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Ti Linnad in Empire! 4
Commonwealth of Zara in Empire! 5
The Bel-Dan-Ub in Empire! 6
The Ironkelp Order in Empire! 7
Currently Running Empire! 8
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2019-06-16, 10:30 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Sep 2011
- Location
- An Abyssal Tower
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
The Conclave of the Black Sun
His Excellency, Azric Rey-Vandriss, Viceroy of Amanyk
Actions:
Rolls.
1: [Intrigue 5] Uncover a Caller Fragment.
With the sudden advent of Gravity Latch Drive technology, it is at last possible to retrieve something long since lost. Without further delay, the Most Esteemed College of Cosmic History charters a government vessel and heads off into the 'unknown' to hunt down one of the lost Treasures of Amanyk. It should be just a few systems over. Maybe. At least, that's where the distress signal from the last Imperial Treasure Fleet originated.
2: [Economy] Expedition to Region G7. Failure
After much discussion between the Imperial Census Bureau, the Guild of Assayers, the College of Cosmic History and the College of Astrometry it is agreed to split the task of mapping surrounding galactic regions between them. Care is taken to avoid running into the surveyors and explorers of other powers at this time.
The first to head out is the Imperial Census Bureau aboard a converted passenger vessel dubbed the Dawn Sailor under the command of Inquisitor Valess.
3: [Economy] Expedition to Region G11. Success
The second expedition, a more carefully planned trip, is undertaken by the Guild of Assayers. Their vessel, the Viridian Sunset, is custom built, though small, and is under the command of Pretalla Juran, a retired naval officer.
4: [Diplomacy] Inquest to Region F10. Failure
They are followed almost immediately by Professor Kiznat aboard a small, one person ship he called the Sun Drop. The College immediately regrets putting him in charge of the mission.
5: [Diplomacy] Inquest to Region H10. Success
The Most Esteemed College of Astrometry waits until well after the other organisations have set out. They dig up a derelict scientific vessel, the Boundless Horizon, from its hangar on Soldaria. After much work clearing dust and bringing it back online to an acceptable thirty-two percent functionality they attach a GLD and head out almost a year after everyone else.
Spoiler: News and RumoursThe Viceroy has a very fancy scarf.
Spoiler: Ruler InformationDiplomacy: 4
Military: 2
Economy: 1
Philosophy: 2
Intrigue: 5
Age: 98
Expected stat increases: +1 Diplomacy, +1 EconomyLast edited by Elemental; 2019-06-16 at 11:57 AM.
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2019-06-16, 11:02 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jul 2008
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Republic of Celes
Round 1
News and Rumors
- Stellar Cartography startups flourish as the Senate approves a half trillion credit omnibus spending bill to fund exploration of the space around Celes.
- Construction begins on the RCS Harbinger of Dawn, a multi-role 2.5 megatonne cruiser prototype. The stiletto shaped, 650 meter long vessel presents a narrow attack profile, relying on its gently sloping hull to deflect the brunt of oncoming, conventional inertia-based weapons. Point defense weapons and countermeasures dot the ventral and dorsal hulls. Coronal trenches provide recessed cover for the cruiser's 20 primary weapons, quadruple turrets that fire 1-tonne armor-piercing shells. While able to pivot quickly due to the low mass of the bow, the cruiser lacks overall maneuverability and requires minutes to make lateral adjustments. A wing of 108 aerospace superiority fighters is tasked with defending the Harbinger from anything too fast to obliterate with its big guns, as well as continuing the fight in a more intimate, planet-side setting. A small fleet of personnel shuttles and tender ships also live within the yawning ventral hangars.
- Recruitment for the Academy of Naval Sciences is at an all time high as patriots flock to crew the Harbinger.
- The illegitimate provisional government on Bronesbach has been disbanded following broadcasts of the cruiser's construction. Glory to the Republic!
- Preliminary trade talks are underway with the The Jackstar Free Union
Actions
[Economy] Expedition to Q25 (11, Success!)
[Military] Construction begins on the RCS Harbinger of Dawn [1/3]
[Military] RCS Harbinger of Dawn [2/3]
[Military] RCS Harbinger of Dawn [3/3]
[Military] Construction of the Harbinger's fighter wing, a separate military unit.
Non-Actions
Ratify [Jackstar Free Union/Republic of Celes] Silk River Purchase
Attend Gifts of the Simulacrum Event
Spoiler: Ruler Stats
Diplomacy 3
Military 4
Economy 4
Philosophy 1
Intrigue 1
Next round: +2 Military
Capital Region: R26
Resources: Celenian Alloys (1)
Technologies: None
Military Force as of Round 2: RCS Harbinger of Dawn (Cruiser, 3 Units), Attack Wing Dawn (9x Fighter Squadrons, 1 Unit)
Spoiler: Diplomacy at a Glance
- Religious or philosophic intrusion in the Capital Region of R26 will be met with military reprisal. No exceptions.
- Unsanctioned acquisition of resources within the Captail will be considered a hostile action. Sternly worded letters to follow.
- The Republic immediately claims the following regions as its de facto territory: Q25, Q27, R24, R28, S25. The presence of military units in those regions will be met with military reprisal, excepting an upcoming treaty with the Jackstar Union.
- The Republic recognizes the regions of P26 and Q29 as the de facto territory of the Jackstar Union.
- The Republic recognizes the regions of P22 as the de facto territory of the Church of Iteus.
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2019-06-16, 11:22 AM (ISO 8601)
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Spoiler
Turn 1 Galactic Dates (217500.0.0.80 - 217502.0.0.80)
Technocratic Caliphate
N24
Caliph Illijan
[Military] Create unit Drone fleet 1 The Kryptid civil war had devastated the fleets of the hives. The technocratic Caliphate has turned to the machine for answers and is currently working on creating a ship that can essentially fly itself and avoid risking the lives of Kryptids to murder other Kryptids. While this remains imperfect a fleet of ships along with several small hive like drone ships are put together to help fight the enemy.
[Intrigue] Surveillance of M25 10 Surveillance drones are sent out to address the potential landscape of the region but once the mission began something went horribly wrong and all drones were lost. An expensive failure for the Caliphate. The Caliph is said to drink himself to sleep for the next week.
Spoiler
Turn 1 Galactic Dates (217500.0.0.80 - 217502.0.0.80)
The One High Maxim
N24
Lord Caller Siq
[Military] Create unit High Maxim fleet 1 Loyal followers of the one have begun to invest themselves into new fleet ships. A half dozen warships as well as transports to puncture holes in enemy vessals and attack them have been developed to counter their enemies among the caliphate and the Casrule movement.
[Intrigue] Surveillance of M23 12 As the wealthiest of the factions Lord Caller Siq sends out a small sattellite designed to orbit one of the planets in the system. It appears to be successful! Information is brought back and the region is now being monitored closely to figure out what exactly is going on and to find out if aliens exist on any planetary surface there in.
Spoiler
Turn 1 Galactic Dates (217500.0.0.80 - 217502.0.0.80)
The Casrule Movement
N24
The First Equals council
[Military] Create unit Casrule Ravagers The Casrule is currently the smallest of the factions and has placed all of its efforts into stealing ships, building ships from wreckage and otherwise developing the means to combat their enemies in space. However they only muster 3 ships while the rest of their unit is made up of gorilla troops which can cause trouble on the surface of planets held by their enemies as well as transports which quickly escape combat if it appears they will be overwhelmed.
Nonactions
Optics VR intertrue connection of the Caliphate
- The Kryptid race has been summoned by an artificial intelligence to engage in high dialogue. This is proof that we are destined to rule over the Kryptid hives. We alone have righteous beliefs. We know the future and it is not with some farcicle oneness or by burning down the world we worked so hard to build.
- A raid against "the one" has been successful and over a dozen of their soldiers were captured. Their control of the major Hasson 3 mines grows more tentative.
- remember all Kryptids of color and creed are worthy of respect. Looking to the flesh for answers is a fools errand the machine alone is worthy to rule, it will pull us from violence.
The Voice of the One
- Stomp out the Do and Si they are vile monsters. They murdered queens, they butchered innocent families. They are the enemy.
- Stomp out the Caliphate. This insurrection is a vile tool of the Do and Si to split the true believers from the one.
- Only in death can these vile beings be brought to the glory of the one.
Truth TV
- Tonight on truth TV debates increase as disagreements grow between democratic ideology and anarchist mindsets. Abandoning the hive mentality has caused considerable strain on this young society and while we march to freedom many ask what will that freedom look like?
- (Propoganda plays presenting the flag pole of the Casrule movement being pushed through the chest of a soldier of the high Maxims troops.)
- The caliphate promotes oneness and an end to racist intolerance but we all know they just want us to swear away our freedom to a new overlord. We want no queens and that includes an artificial one!
- Enslaving queens to ensure the species is a necessity but the children born of those queens deserves the right to choice not some malign overlord whose only purpose is to give birth and give orders.
Spoiler: The Rich and Famous of The Kryptids Factions
Technocratic Caliphate +1 unit
Caliph Illijan- Leader of the Caliphate. A visionary wanting to save his people by bringing them together through technology.
The One High Maxim +1 unit
Lord Caller Siq- Leader of the one high maxim, rather ruthless and hateful of the other cultures of the Kryptids.
The Casrule Movement +1 unit
First Equal Somos- A fierce anarchist. He looks to end the tyranny of the hive system have all queens enslaved and producing children so they can live a free life. Only their maintenance should be managed centrally all other aspects of life should be handled by the community.
First Equal Jain- A Do imperialist. He wants to see the Do return to power and the other hives returned to subserviance.
First Equal Kask- An advocate of democracy. He wants to see all leadership elected and the queens treated kindly.
Spoiler: Ruler Information
Kryptid Leadership
Stat Value Increase? Diplomacy 1 - Military 5 +1 Economy 2 - Intrigue 5 +1 Philosophy 3 -
Military unit count: 0
Spoiler: RegionsRegion Name Region Number Resource Philosophy Center Status Kryptid Home system N24 Hasson 3 open Capitol - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Spoiler: Technology/SpecialtiesSpecialties
Type Name Effect(s) Permenant? MILITARY - - No DIPLOMACY - - No
New Ruler Next Round!
Expected Stat Bonuses:
+1 military
+1 intrigue
Spoiler: Mechanical Bookkeeping
Rakshasa Controlled Trading Posts:
- TP 3 Hasson 3 N24 (Existing)
Military Units:
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2019-06-16, 11:24 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Aug 2018
- Location
- United Kingdom
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Mier Formica
Sectors: D16
Mier Formica had many contact to most of its neighbours at the event hosted by Guardian not to long ago. They knew two things were paramount one we needed to explore the regions around us so that we could connect with them and two we needed to raise a military force so they could work together and fight against outside threats.
Actions:
1. [Military] Raise Unit
Mothers were put to the task to create groups of armoured ants, soldier and and energy discharge ants to create a fleet.
2. [Military] Raise Unit
More fleets were required so mothers were tasked once more to increase out combat orientated ants.
3. [Military] Raise Unit
More fleets were required so mothers were tasked once more to increase out combat orientated ants.
4. [Diplomacy] Inquest D14 Sucess 14
The Meritocracy was one of the first friendly contacts Mier Formica made so it was only logical that exploration started towards their home star. An expedition was send out to gather intelligence on the system on our northern border. The fleet returned with positive news and Mier Formica had a place to expand towards.
5. [Diplomacy] Inquest D18 Failed 9
A second expedition was send out to our southern border in order to get closer to our friendly neighbours the Droccen, however this ended in failure and before the system could be explored the fleet was forced to return home.
Spoiler: Ruler InformationTapinoma Mier
Diplomacy: 4 +1
Economy: 2
Intrigue: 2
Military: 4 +1
Philosophy: 2
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Empire 4 played the Council of Jintha
Empire 5 played the Empress of the Mier Formica
Empire 6 played the Kingdom of the Sewune.
Empire 7 Gm together with LapisCattis Empire 7: Into the Depths
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2019-06-16, 11:45 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Jan 2018
- Location
- Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha
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The Syndrome
Region S21: Heart-Beacons
Overlady Yellow-Coat-Stripes
Actions Rolls
[Military] Raise a Unit
A pair of young Bioships are loaded with crew and armaments, equipped with GLDs, and set on sweeping patrols around the borders.
[Military] Raise a Unit
The strongest sons of the Strainladies are organized into a military force, with a number of female officers over them. Two more experienced ships are called upon to carry them into battle. They hang near the Syndrome homeworld in defensive position.
[Intrigue] Secret Action [REDACTED]-9
What? You think I'd tell you?
[Intrigue] Surveil R22 (Success-15)
A Bioship covertly enters the area to study its terrain and inhabitants.
[Economy] Send an Expedition to T20 (Fail-8)
With celebration, a fleet of three Bioships set out to the nearby areas to search for new and interesting life.
Nonactions
Attend Round 1 Event
Spoiler: N&RNews of contact with other alien races spreads like wildfire, along with distaste against their use of unliving devices. In order to understand better what she is dealing with, Yellow-Coat-Stripes partly repeals the old laws forbidding such equipment, allowing researchers with the appropriate permissions and paperwork to study them.
Interest in the neighboring Rothuun is piqued, but the Syndrome do not care for the minotaurs' love of open violence.
Despite their blasphemous nature, the Tezh too spark curiosity. Perhaps there is something to be learned from unliving things that live?
On the Syndrome homeworld, religious tensions begin to spiral, and the people call out for a guiding hand to show them the truth.
Spoiler: Tales from the FrontYou're probably wondering what this is. I didn't have this in E4, after all. Long story short, this is where I will put fluff that doesn't fit into News and Rumors, worldbuilding notes, and whatever else I feel like. So let's go on and talk about...
Syndrome names
Syndrome names are descriptive in nature. Usually, they refer to physical and occasionally mental traits exhibited shortly after pupation into a nymph. More often than not, they refer to the patterns of color on the Syndrome's body. Common body parts used are the hands, face, eyes, coat (the back and upper limbs), and chest. This is usually formatted as Color-Body Part-Pattern, or Color-Color-Body Part. In the second case, the entire body is usually the first color, except for markings of the second color on the indicated body part.
Spoiler: Ruler InfoOverlady Yellow-Coat-Stripes
Diplomacy: 4
Military: 1 +1
Economy: 3
Philosophy: 1
Intrigue: 4 +1Last edited by bc56; 2019-06-29 at 06:03 PM.
Awesome avatar (Kothar, paladin of Tlacua) by Linkele!
Originally Posted by William Shakespeare, King Lear, IV.i.46Originally Posted by Howard Tayler
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2019-06-16, 12:17 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Sep 2006
- Location
- Elsewhere
- Gender
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Sanctum
Leader: Auric Alderator
News and Rumors
- All Castes briefly but intensely celebrate the news that what had previously been a projected slow slide into oblivion in an empty and uncaring universe has been cancelled and replaced with a golden age of exploration and development.
- Major shifts in logistical activity, Brown Caste in something described as a 'fugue' state.
- Red Caste 'Court of Stars' receives sudden and heavy rash of pitches for speculative fiction, replacing intrigue thrillers as the most sought after genre for the first time in a decade.
- Rumors abound of ancient Black Fleet being removed from mothball.
- Green Caste survey corps transfer requests at century-long high.
Actions
[Economics] Explore V-16 (Result 16)
[Intrigue] Survey T-18 (Result 15)
[Intrigue] Le Secret
[Military] Raise Military Unit
[Military] Raise Military Unit
Non-Actions
Attend Simulacrum Event
Spoiler: Ruler InfoChief Administrator Auric Alderator
Diplomacy: 2
Military: 2
Economy: 5
Philosophy: 2
Intrigue: 5
Spoiler: Expected Stat GainsMilitary +1, Intrigue +1
Spoiler: Link to Rollshttp://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=23977954&postcount=84Amazing Zealot avatar by Elder Tsofu.
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2019-06-16, 12:26 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jul 2010
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
The Eye of the Horizon
Voice of the Council Zel-Dera
Actions:
[MILITARY]: Raise 1 Unit.
As the people of Hearth look out to the stars they see a world full of wonder and mystery and eagerly flock to Masters of Shadow and Flame in an effort to explore beyond their confined lifestyle....
[MILITARY]: Raise 1 Unit
The process is grueling, many lapse in fear, hysteria, and break under the pressure of the warrior monastic lifestyle demanded of Kal and Mys....
[MILITARY]: Raise 1 Unit
But they walk through the shadow of the world's firey heart and those few Sparks that emerge from the process hardened and trained are all braced with a quest to gaze upon the Source one final time for home and Hearth...
[MILITARY] SPECIAL 5: Establish Tactical Doctrine for Recon
Bending Light Style (GM Approved) - Tactical Doctrine
During a Recon-prompted Battle, a successful Tactical Roll will reduce combat losses by 2, and can reduce combat losses to zero.
And feel the infinite waves of cosmic destiny flow through them, the wheel spins, and with it comes the kindling.
[SECRET ACTION]
Spoiler: Ruler Stat Bonuses and tracking
Diplomacy 2
Military 5
Economy 1
Philosophy 4
Intrigue 3
Expected Bonuses: +2 MilitaryLast edited by Tychris1; 2019-06-28 at 11:05 PM.
“I’m a Terrorist not an idiot.” - Me
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2019-06-16, 02:04 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2016
- Location
- Brinstar Depths
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Boring Mechanics Stuff
The Worlds of Lyrae
Current Ruler: The Ascended One, Lyrae
Actions:
- [Military] Raise 1 Unit
- [Military] Raise 1 Unit
- [Military] Raise 1 Unit
- [Philosophy] Probe O8 (Failure)
- [Philosophy] Probe N11 (Failure)
Spoiler: Ruler Information
Current Stats
Diplomacy: 2
Military: 4 -> 5
Economy:: 1
Philosophy 3 -> 4
Intrigue: 1
New Ruler Next Round?: NO
Expected Stat Bonuses: +1 Military and Philosophy.
Border Status: Closed.
Automatic resistance to any conversion or buyout attempts. Trade and the influx of foreign visitors is heavily restricted.
Military Strength: 0 -> 3
GLORIOUS FLUFF
Spoiler: BEGIN BROADCAST
“Good evening, everyone. Hail Lyrae, may her rays always shower us with beneficence and protect us from the ravages of the Night-Moon.”
“Right. With that out of the way, let’s get straight to it. Big things are happening, people, very big things. Turns out, we’re not alone in the universe. That big message that kept replaying over and over again? Turns out it wasn’t from the stars, but a call to meet with others like us. Like you and me, the children of Lyrae. Our goddess still stands alone, but we, her offspring, have found a universe full of people just like us.”
“Or are they? That’s the kicker, isn’t it? Are they like us or are they monsters here to steal our pups and eat our brains? We would invite experts on the show to shout at each other for your amusement, but there are no experts to call. Not yet anyway. So it looks like you’re stuck with me, Awhl Hahl, newswolf extraordinaire.”
“I’m going to tell it to you straight, folks. There are good people out there, there are monsters out there, and some are stuck in between. Yet they all have one thing in common, see, and you must always remember it: they are NOT Lyraens. And I don’t just mean physically or mentally. They don’t have a star to call their parent, who gave life and warmth and guidance throughout their history. And so, while we may mingle with them and, yes, even befriend them, we must be cautious. We cannot afford to adopt any idea that undermines who and what we are. What works well for them may not work well for children of the gods.”
“And now, the actual news.”
“With the advent of galactic diplomacy, the Ascended One declared that, within the next two cycles, all current combat-capable craft will be converted for FTL travel, with plans drawn up for the creation of more from scratch in the future. By the end of the first phase, Lyrae’s personal fleet and the fleets of both House Gutri and House Vulk will be capable of travelling, well, almost anywhere in the galaxy.”
“House Gutri has started a massive recruitment drive, calling any Lyraen who is strong of body and fond of adventure to join them. House Vulk has sent out a similar call, but the head of their house, Ool Vulk, said, and I quote, “Any Lyraen who seeks fluffy-tailed and exotic aliens to meet and [Censored], come join me! All the finest wines and women in the galaxy shall be ours!”
“Ool Vulk has received an official reprimand from the Ascended One herself, to which he extended an invite for her to join him and ‘work things out in private’. Ool Vulk has henceforth been banned from Lyrae’s Palace, except when performing official functions.”
“House Oblorn and House Lan, having but the shattered remnants of their fleets after the Great War, will wait for the new designs to begin production before they field fleets of their own again.”
“In the meantime, these two houses are charged with taking a few, small ships and searching through two of our neighboring sectors along the so-called ‘Galactic Core’ and seek out other, awakened godstars. We wish them well, for at the moment, Lyrae stands alone.”
“Ayl Lan swore to never return until she found another like Lyrae, however she was prevented from departing by a sudden ailment and missed the beginning of her expedition. She begged the Ascended One’s forgiveness on hands and knees until asked to stop because, and again, I quote, “Ayl, you’re creeping me out. Please stop.” Ool Vulk, who was in the process of being thrown out at the time, declared that he, for one, appreciated the view.”
“Ool Vulk is henceforth barred from entering any of House Lan’s estates, official business or no.”
“Tur Oblorn, meanwhile, has begun experiments with the crystals bless with Lyrae’s light that scatter our home region. He hopes that, with modern mystical and scientific techniques, he can come to a greater understanding of them and perhaps develop new ways of enchanting on a massive scale. “Modern problems require modern solutions,” he said. He also took the time to deny any and all claims about him being a necromancer and swore he was just a wolf trying to raise a family.”
“He also took the opportunity to call Ool Vulk an arrogant brat and apologize on behalf of Lyraen’s everywhere to anyone who had to interact with him. “In this instance,” he said, “We have truly failed as a species.”
“Tur Oblorn is welcome anytime on the lands of House Vulk. Whether he’ll be allowed to leave alive is a different matter entirely.”
“When informed of this, the Ascended One rebuked them both. “We do not need another war, not with so many potential enemies surrounding us.” The wisdom of this has been generally acknowledged and House Oblorn and Vulk have begun looking for other ways to settle their scores. Baking contests, however, were ruled out, much to the disappointment of anyone who’s tried Rhim Vulk’s cooking.”
“And that’s the news. Be ever watchful and on guard. May Lyrae bless you and the moon not take you.”
“Goodnight. And good luck.”Last edited by Miltonian; 2019-06-16 at 06:02 PM.
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2019-06-16, 02:06 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2017
- Location
- The Halls of Valhalla
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
News and Rumors:
- A new vane of Durasteel has been found on one of the outer planets in the Kroznar system. Mining operations are beginning
- The Kron are opening communications for interstellar relations with other nations
[Economy]: explore 26D (2d6+4) 8
The Kron ride out in search of the prosperity that may await beyond the stars.
[Economy]: explore 28D (2d6+4) 12
The adventure begins. Many Kronin are fascinated by other life especially colorful or soft life so they seek it out in the stars.
[Military]: Raise 1 unit
The production of “The Obsidian Fleet” begins
[Military]: Raise 1 unit
The production of the “Red Suns Squadron” begins
[Military]: Raise 1 unit
The Red Suns Squadron and The Obsidian Fleet are ready to mobilize and a strike team is training.
Non-actions:
- Attend the simulacrum
- Diplomatic propositions with other nations
Spoiler: Leader Progression
New leader: Nope
Diplomacy 3
Military 5 + 1
Economy 4 + 1
Philosophy 2
Intrigue 4Last edited by Ivor_The_Mad; 2019-06-16 at 03:49 PM.
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Spoiler: The Night of the Living ThreadThe thread that would never die http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showt...eeding-Dragons
Requilacs Dragon stats: http://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/S14yjdENf
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2019-06-16, 02:45 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Tezh Consensus
Current Leader: Talotius
Action rolls (for first four actions) are here.
Actions taken:
- Philosophy - explore W-15: [11]
- Philosophy - explore W-13: [13]
- Philosophy - explore U-13: [9]
- Philosophy - explore V-12: [16]
- Philosophy - become head of The One - [19] dice roll here
Spoiler: News and RumorsThe quantum nature of the Tezh had put them on the cusp of FTL travel for some time, but the mysterious message tech provided the epiphany needed to vault from the bonds of interstellar distances that had kept them limited to Yutov. The excitement of pure scientific curiosity for first-hand experience consumed nearly all their attention, tinkering with the empty room and testing their nascent FTL tech at such a pace that they had ships in the depths of space prior to the Simulacrum event. When the GLD tech was released, it was discovered to be a more efficient and streamlined iteration of what the Tezh had created and they quickly adapted their designs and retrofit ships to this better tech.
After making contact with the Droccen Imperium's contact at the Simulacrum Gathering inside the Tessering Construct, they have reached out to the Cosmic Couriers to dispatch a vessel to the Droccen homeworld.
Spoiler: Leader statsDiplomacy: 4
Military: 2
Economy: 4
Philosophy: 5
Intrigue: 3
Expected change: Phi +2Last edited by KriegTiger; 2019-09-27 at 11:38 PM.
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2019-06-16, 02:58 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Feb 2015
- Location
- Constantly Roaming
- Gender
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Celestia Enterprises (CLS)
“Live like gods.”
CEO Natascha Liwei (Ruler Rolls // Reference)
Diplomacy 5
Economy 5
Military 4
Philosophy 1
Intrigue 3
Actions for Round 1 (Rolls)
- [Economy] Purchase [Guardians] TP2 from OPEN in Sui Generis (G19) [Success!]
Trade begins between Celestia Corp and their close neighbor of the Droccen Homeworlds, spreading remarkably compatible cultures and messages and products. Korima in particular paints her people in a wonderful light, gaining popularity across both stellar powers for their deep yet intrinsically differing philosophies. ...This of course, comes with some penalties, despite hooking up with a dozen sponsors. Magazines! The pinnacle of humanity's wisdom, follow her around and seem to be intent on causing trouble where they can. Finding out little intricacies in her life and secrets they may uncover. By the end of the first year after the galactic meetup, they've been all over the place across the stars - creating detailed reports on the 'hottest' galactic leaders and nationalities to watch out for in the local systems. Guardians that Sui Generis produce are an object of fascination, seemingly immune to bad press and generally just... Really wholesome. It's a nice change of place from oppressive megacorp society, and they're accepted happily. - [Economy] Purchase [Sunstones] TP2 from OPEN in Svaatyr (K21) [Fail!]
The Nolkir are very agreeable. Sunstones are predicted to be one of the premiere tiling components on expensive homes in the next few years, but the market just isn't ready for them yet. While many funds go into other projects, the ones crafted with the Nolkir are exclusively short term - to be revisited later. - [Economy] Purchase [Entertainment] TP2 from OPEN in Zara (G25) [Success!]
Jesska media is a curiosity to many. When Celestia Corp goes through with a purchase of one of their largest broadcasting networks, it begins to play not only through one empire but two. Natascha has insisted that despite the buyout that they allow it to run autonomously for a couple years before really changing their production or markets, keeping funds going to continue existing products, and only changing the entire advertising scheme to be dedicated entirely to Celestia Corp products; which are just a natural feature of Celestia showing up anywhere at all. One way or another, their advanced entertainment industries seem like a very promising piece of tomorrow. ...Quite literally, as humans and Jesska begin to mingle and trade homeworlds. The lower classes from Celestia in particular are abandoning their empire in favor of Zara, before Celestia Corp puts a hefty 'migration fee' on travel long term. With any luck, the Commonwealth will help them track down rogue civilians. - [Economy] Purchase [Novendallin] TP2 from OPEN in Triskellius (I27) [Fail!]
Arcane crystals are... Weird to Celestia Corp. The trade agreement went well enough, but somewhere between taking interest in the crystals and receiving them, Celestia Corp forgot to ask pretty well anything about them. Especially not what they could do with them. The deal falls through the next year, to the annoyance of investors. - [Diplomacy 5] Cultural Identity: Surplus Brand Recognition (Increase die size on faraway [hard/improbable]) economic [buyout offense/defense] actions in regions with [great] resource quantities!)
-Plenty of fluff FTB-
Non Actions:
Spoiler: News and Rumors
- Plans made to 'sue' the squirrel folk are quickly disbanded as physicists argue that the endeavor would end up costing nearly fifty six times as much to complete than just building a new satellite. The future tech that can be salvaged is brought in for study while the biotics are studied to satisfy curiosity about their alien biology.
- Mittens the cat is promoted to 'head of cuteness' by Natascha. When the time comes to vote on how Celestia Enterprises will act in the future concerning the exploration of the core, things seem to be in favor of exploring it despite the warnings. After having personally won the vote, Natascha swings the vote by buying a ton of company shares under Mittens' account, which are subsequently removed from the equation because he is, in fact, just a cat. Buying them herself to publicly force her way through would have been to morally questionable, but as long as nobody knows that the account who bought all the mystery shares was a cat, it stands as just a standard business transaction... Right?
- The tourism begins. After having gotten off to an agreeable start with the surrounding nations, the pull of trade towards Olympia begins...
Spoiler: Stats
Nothing to see here yet.
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"What is to give light must endure burning."
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2019-06-16, 03:26 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2008
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Gender
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
The Vilari Sodality
Region ???
Speaker Ren-Kulto
Diplomacy 4
Military 3
Economy 2
Philosophy 3
Intrigue 4
Actions
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2019-06-16, 05:38 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2015
- Location
- West Siiiiide!
- Gender
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Droccen Imperium
Region G19
Empress Candrimay the pious and frail
Diplomacy 4
Military 1
Economy 2
Philosophy 5
Intrigue 1
Round 1 Actions
1.[Philosophy 5] Organize Assembly: Sisters of the Shard. (The One)
2.[Philosophy] Start a self-improvement vlog on Celestia: One hacks to take your life back!
3.[Diplomacy] Inquest G21 9
4.[Diplomacy] Inquest F18 12
5.[Military] Raise 1 Droccen Unit
Non-actions
Support the Tezh for religion head of The One.
Support the Commonwealth of Zara's future buyout of Guardians. (written out now so I don't forget)
Support Celestia's buyout of Guardians in TP 2.
News and Rumors
- Droccen celebrity Korima starts a new travel docuseries starting in Celestia where she starts a daily self-help vlog that is immediately a hit with the Celestians. She claims to be the first dual system celebrity in the galaxy!
- Armed with raspberry hugs and the knowledge that there are other races yet to be greeted, diplomatic envoys are sent in two different directions in the hopes of meeting even more of their close neighbors. The ships, named Starhunter and Tenacity, are sent out with much celebration and fanfare as the entire planet takes the day off of work to celebrate the departure.
- With faith bolstered by Princess Sai's meeting with Sister Gertwin at the Simulacrum, faithful flock the Library of the Eternal Shard and organize their own official Assembly of the One: Sisters of the Shard. Despite the name, men are welcomed into the assembly though some grumblings are heard over the inherently noninclusive nature of the name choice.
- Celestians take the wisdom of the Guardians to heart in their own way, mostly with memes and viral videos of them imparting their wholesome wisdom to their new charges.
Stat Increases
+1 Dip, +1 Phi
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2019-06-16, 07:40 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2014
- Location
- On the Internet
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
The Church of Iteus, Round One
Pontiff Altea
Actions
- [Military] While the Pontiff addresses the odd gate situation, the space program carries ever-onward, launching its first large-scale spacecraft. Upon her return from the event, the Pontiff recommends the addition of some weapons. Just in case. (Raise one unit)
- [Intrigue] Using satellites and high-power telescopes the Church begins to survey some of its galactic surroundings, only bolstered by the acquisitions made by the Pontiff at the diplomatic event. (Surveillance on Region P22; Roll; SUCCESS)
- [Intrigue] Same as above (Surveillance on Region P24; Roll; SUCCESS)
- [Philosophy] Convert a place
- [Philosophy] Convert a place
Nonactions
- The Pontiff attends the big event
News and Rumors
- Rumor has it that there isn't much to talk about because it's only round one
Spoiler: StatsAltea's rolls
Military unit count: 0Stat Value Increase? Diplomacy 2 - Military 2 - Economy 4 - Philosophy 5 +1 Intrigue 4 +1
Generals:
- None
Spoiler: RegionsRegion Name Region Number Resource Philosophy Center Status Itean System Q23 Knowledge Parasites Church of Iteus Capital
Spoiler: Technology/SpecialtiesSpecialties
TechnologyType Name Effect(s) Permanent? n/a n/a n/a n/a
Type Name Requirement(s) Effect(s) - - - -
Spoiler: To-Do List-Acquire buddies
-btfo Rolep
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2019-06-16, 07:41 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2019
- Location
- Somewhere over th rainbow
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Draaxerri
Archdraaxi:Selephine Spyte, Weezil Spyndel
Actions:
1. The great ship Supraterra Prime prepares for a journey, going on a diplomatic mission toward the outlying regions of their sector. Three other Supraterran shuttles accompany them.
Spoiler: RumoursThere is a rumour that the Magistraax are planning a coup against the Civitax, and the Civitax are planning a counter revolution, just in case. Both leaders frivolously deny the rumours and desperately try to keep the peace.
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2019-06-16, 08:45 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2013
- Gender
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
Sublime People's Republic
(S7)Chairman Vauo Ren
Diplomacy 4
Military 5
Economy 5
Philosophy 4
Intrigue 1
Actions
- [Military] Raise 1 Unit of Red Fleet Warships - The current Red Fleet was little more than a civilian transport fleet painted red. Chairman Vauo had climbed his way up the Party's ladder in part through service in the Fleet and he had been thoroughly disappointed with what he'd seen while serving. Presidium Station was alight with controversy over his decision to massively increase defense prioritization but none wanted to risk being called out as being against the safety of the Republic in this time of great expansion of the known galaxy. A new fleet of six GLD equipped warships is built in the shipyards over Solidarity with an eager Chairman checking in often on their progress.
- [Military] Raise 1 Unit of Red Fleet Archangels - Agile fightercraft are turned out in bulk by the abuse of the Matter Rearrangers beyond their limited power availability to mass produce parts. Some fighter pilots express unease about the sturdiness of their craft but squadron leaders are consistently only those who accept that each Archangel had it's own quirk a good pilot could learn to embrace. Successful pilots and their craft quickly gain a notoriety for their bird and for themselves, usually in some form of a nickname. Competition among these "Aces" for supremacy in the inky black promotes a culture of daring risk-embracing hotshots among the Archangel Squadrons.
- [Military 5] Introduce Mass Wave Tactical Doctrine (1d3 on size losses) - The SPR was liable to commit to war only when it believed it could devote its entire resources to the task. Every man and woman of able body and service age would be expected to pick up a machine gun, grab a space suit, and march out into the void of space in one form or another to serve the Red Fleet if war came. This culture of military preparedness meant constant drilling for those in service and bi-yearly drills for the populace writ large. While the people of the Teron System were not expert warriors they worked hard to act as a community with service as a soldier playing a large role in that greater sense of kinship.
- [Diplomacy] Increase Reputation with SoS from 0 to 1 TN: 10 Roll: 13 - While the Sisterhood followed the One in a more religiously devout way than the practice was generally observed within the Terron System their shared beliefs and SPR respect for the Sisterhood's selfless vigil sees the Republic make friendly overtures. It seems their common outlook provided an avenue for collaboration and shortly the SPR diplomats sent to make contact with the Sisters report an improvement of relations between the two entities.
- [Diplomacy] Attend Gift of the Simulacrum - Important matters related to the One and the future of the northeastern quadrant of the galaxy were discussed in this first meeting of galactic denizens. When it becomes clear the extent of discussions to be had at this grand meeting the Chairman encourages SPR representatives to keep an open line through Guardian's provisioned communications network for further discussions with the SPR's neighbors.
Spoiler
- Sign an agreement with the Tezh Consensus and Rocthurhi
- Come to an agreement on direction of the One among fellow followers
- Come to an understanding with the Dawnstar Dominion
Non Actions
- Endorse the Tezh Consensus leading the One in this new Galactic Age
Spoiler: News and Rumors
- Vaou has strong support among the Red Fleet which grows only stronger as its ranks grow. Civilian leaders aboard Presidium Station express some concern over this militarization of the Republic which has so long enjoyed wide scale interplanetary peace in the wake of the closure of the Revolution of Ashes. Still, fear over hostile aliens as well as a desire to provide assistance to friendly alien cultures prove powerful arguments even among those who had not nor intended to serve.
- Vaou has promised a five year plan that will see the resolution of the SPR's current energy crisis. Relations with nearby stellar powers are growing stronger and directives have quietly come down to scientists and engineers to begin work to develop methane-fueled engines leading many to speculate the Chairman intended to grow economic ties with the Rocthurhi in the upcoming years.
- Science fiction stories have exploded in popularity in the wake of the the Doorway Incident and growing numbers of communications between senior SPR officials and leadership from distant star systems never before seen by Terron natives. The growing closeness between the inhuman Rocthurhi and Tezh and the SPR's own government has fostered a xenophilic subculture glorifying the physical and psychological differences from humanity not precluding unity within official propaganda.
- Upon returning from the Simulacrum the Chairman takes another tour of the Red Fleet construction yards and holds a formal announcement regarding the up until now "Task Force One's" name. In honor of the Droccen siblings of the One and their Simulacrum representative the fleet shall henceforth be officially designated the "Princess Task Force" and Vaou's personal flagship is christened The Sai. Some rank and file soldiers bemoan such a soft sounding name while others object on the grounds of royal titles thrown around for Republic vessels but the majority don't much care and some embrace the unique name wholeheartedly adding crown-style insignia to their uniforms and vessels and accenting their red paint jobs with flourishes of pink said to match the skin tone of the Drocc.
Spoiler: RegionsRegion # Resource Minor Good Great Learning Center Assembly Terron Home Sector S7 Matter Rearrangers SPR Open Open The One -
Spoiler: Armies and Technology
0/5 Cap
Tactical Doctine
Mass Wave Tactics (Size Losses become 1d3)
Military Technology
Generals
Cultural Identity
Technology
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Spoiler
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2019-06-16, 08:49 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Aug 2011
- Gender
Re: [Empire 5] IC Thread
The Gelean Republic
Leader: Admiral of the Scavenger Fleet, Elizabeth of Rios Arcology
News and Rumors
- Each Valkyrie Light Warship is a quarter megaton saucer 150m across at its widest point, with 8 decks totaling nearly 40m in height and a crew complement of nearly three hundred. Much of the cargo space had been sacrificed for additional crew quarters and munitions storage for its guided fission torpedoes and vulcan cannons.
Actions
[Econ] Explore L-10 (Result 12) - The First Star Expedition was as much an acknowledgement of the barrier imposed by the Sisters of Silence as it was an adventure into the inky black yonder, with a few dozen lightly-armed vessels testing the Gravity Latch Drive in a spinward direction, skirting the edge of the core.
[Econ] Explore L-8 (Result 12) - The Second Star Expedition shied away from the core, still heading spinward but outward along the spiral arms, nearer to the location of the nearest known Cosmic Courier relay.
[Mil] Raise Military Unit - The Gelean First Fleet was established under Captains Chandra of Ross, Malia of Sen, and Kaylee of Ross. Consisting of three Vane-class Mining Saucers retrofitted into the new Valkyrie Light Warship design in orbital shipyards near Jemisin and a smattering of drones, shuttles, and other support ships, the First Fleet stood ready for battle in this new era.
[Dip] Attempt to become Acquainted with the Sisters of Silence (Result 6, fail) - Though not recognizing The One as a meaningful religious movement within the Republic at this time, Parliament acknowledged the supposed danger of the core and agreed to both focus its efforts elsewhere and encourage its neighbors not to breach the barrier.
[Dip] Attempt to become Acquainted with Cosmic Couriers (Result 8, fail) - The Gelean Republic saw the value in courting the services of the Cosmic Couriers, and after accepting a favor, representatives made a passing effort to curry favor in return, though the Couriers themselves seemed unimpressed.
Non-Actions
Attend Simulacrum Event
Accept Cosmic Courier offer to Inquest Region K7
Spoiler: Ruler InfoElizabeth of Rios Arcology, Admiral of the Scavenger Fleet
Diplomacy: 4
Military: 3
Economy: 5
Philosophy: 1
Intrigue: 3
Spoiler: Expected Stat GainsDiplomacy +1, Economy +1
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