At first, only Akrahyek, Bakoom, and Unobot were part of the Kayan Alliance, but once word got out about the Renegade Alliance and their likely connections with Carnotaur and the Voinians, three other Strandless systems decided to join the Alliance hoping for safety in numbers. As a result, Tidibat, Duios, and Groned all sent delegates to Kayia and were admitted to the Kayan Alliance. Their militia fleets are currently in the process of being fitted to Kayan Militia standards (w/ pursuit missiles and defense pods). Hinrix still hopes to remain independent, but may decide differently if renegade pressure increases.
As a result, there were three Kayan aradas already on patrol in the Tidibat system when the Pultaq hyperjumped in, somewhat damaged. Immediately the lead arada hailed the Rooster, who reported that he was attacked by Carnotaur and the renegades and was on his way to South Tip Station. The three Kayan aradas responded by assuming an escort formation and joining the Pultaq on its journey to Akrahyek.
In the Akrahyek system, Thunder was in the process of testing out his new sensor upgrade, now complete and installed, and working flawlessly. It would allow him to detect ships in hyperspace up to two hours away, allowing for a little bit of advanced warning before an attack. The Kayan Science and Technology institute was in the process of developing a military version of the sensor upgrade (The version on my ship has two components, one that allows for the advanced warning. Only the advance warning component will be included in the military version. Without the second component it will still work, but will be less powerful, only allowing for a half hour warning.) Once completed, the military version could be installed on the ships of the militia leaders in each Kayan system, allowing for a quicker response to any attacks.
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Explorers are we, intrepid and bold,
Out in the wild, amongst wonders untold...
(Heh... used the wrong ship name...)
(This message has been edited by Thunder (edited 01-23-2001).)