I wish i could talk to everyone over AIM or something... I hate to clutter the thread...
Anyway... I will explain this to the best of my ability.
At the start of the game, you get 2 fleets.
First, the Attack Fleet. You get 5x your income(or just 50M for mercenaries, but this may yet change. Jimbob and i are still ironing things out). You spend that 5x on a fleet of any assortment you could want. This is a mobile fleet and you may move it wherever you want it.
While a player has a budget for this fleet, it really doesnt cost you anything, because you dont have to get the money yourself. As such, you may not keep whatever is left over from that ammount of money to start the game with(so spend every possible penny).
Second, the Defense Fleet. Owners of planets(not mercs) may choose up to 50 ships for the defense of their planet. You have no budget for this fleet, however, it must be reasonable(50 Kestrels or 50 Confederate Cruisers is not reasonable).
This fleet must be approved by both moderaters.
Now, through the game you may add to this fleet by purchasing ships and adding them to the system's defense. These ships cost money that you aquire in the game. The standing defense fleet of a single system may not be more than 200 ships, although the defense of a system may be added to by moving your attack fleet into the system.
I need to sleep now. I ask that everyone else do as i do, and sleep on the thought of "what problems are there with this game?". One mind(or even two) can not think of everything.
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Insanity has its advantages
"I- I Swear Officer.. The Dwarf was on fire when I got here!"
(This message has been edited by U.E. Admiral (edited 08-08-2004).)