The problem with a lot of webstories here on the EVO board it that it's all about politics, huge fleet-to-fleet battles, fleet movements, research, and things like that, and there's not enough individual character development, unless, say, you're a lone mercenary or some such, (which is what I prefer to be), and too much 'background development' pointed glare at Carno. Basically, nothing big really happens to you unless you're a government leader or high up on the statistical food chain. I know Carno's EH story is meant to be for character development and minimal BD, but I think he's gone overboard with realism.

And by the way, Carno, it would be possible to fit an anti-matter and plasma warhead on a missile; it just needs to be a big missile.

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The expanding debris glittered like the light of a thousand pieces of shattered glass; the image was one of horror, a horror that burned itself into the retina of the young man watching. The sudden burst of fear, hatred, and death screamed out into his mind, and was abruptly silenced. This wasn’t happening, he told himself, and yet somehow, he couldn’t honestly decieve himself like this. As the cloud of released gas and pressure began to dissipate, so too did his life... Rarkyl General Iranavn started in a sweat, the horrible image haunting him again. He couldn’t allow his life to dwell in the past like this; he needed to move on.

Realizing that he’d only been asleep for a few minutes, the General decided to make his way to the bridge, where his fleet would be exiting from hyperspace in just one hour. Iranavn cleared his mind of that last horrible vision, and prepared to bring war to the Federation and their allies.

••••••**

Platoons of Federation Marines descended into the tiny bridge compartment of the Rarkyl Heavy Freighter, seeming to overwhelm the two lone occupants.

The Rarkyl archons reached out with telekinetics, confusing and distracting the marines, and the crew from the attached Federation Frigate. With a ripple of thought, one of the Archon’s ignited the payload of expolsives held within the depth of the rather large freighter, incinerating all of the ships inhabitants, as well as that of the connected Frigate.

As emergency ships raced towards the billowing fireball, a set of new ships appeared in the system. Thousands of Rarkyl ships had just dropped out of hyperspace, ready to obliterate any opposing Federation forces.

••••••**

“Imperator Volarich,” The tired looking projection said. “It appears that the invasion is going as planned. Are you ready to begin the next phase of our operation?” Supreme Emperor T’esqure inquired.

“Not quite, your Excellency,” the Imperator stated. He stared at the larger than life sized prjection, deep in thought. Somehow, the Emperor seemed wrong. He shrugged it off as the nervous gait of a man weary of assassination. “We still have many preparations to make before this plan can begin in earnest, but I assure you, we will be ready on schedule.”

“Very good, Imperator. I also suggest you begin increasing border defense, particularily in the Corell system. Intelligence has warned me of the increasing threat of a preliminary Horosk attack, and we can’t be caught off guard.” Sul'maoiac T'esqure continued.

“Yes, my master,” Volarich responded, bowing down in a sign of repect. By the time he resumed his posture, the Emperor had vanished.

Ever since the scare with the Ediens, Volarich had noticed that T'esqure appeared to be behaving rather oddly. A post analysis of the Ediens showed that these were beings no longer associated with the disgusting Edien order. What had they wanted with the supreme ruler of the Rarkyl Dominion? Volarich pondered the question for a moment, considering the possibilities. Whatever it was, the pathetic Ediens proved to be no match for the combat prowess of the Supreme Emperor; a living symbol of the Rarkyl’s will to survive and conquer.

••••••**

Thousands of Rarkyl gunboats swarmed the defenders, seeming to overwhelm their opponents with too many small targets. The various cruisers and combat carriers charged the Federation forces, pouring Nova cannon fire into every approaching target.

And standing on the bridge of the command ship, The Rarkyl Battleship Behemoth , General Iranavn looked out upon it all. "Order our defending fighters into delta position, and make sure they remain close to the cruisers.” The short General ordered.

The comm officer nodded and relayed the message, and a small swarm of fighters regrouped and headed towards the Behemoth.

The battle seemed to be going surprisingly well for the Rarkyl invasion force. But Iranavn would not let arrogance get in his way. He had seen to many competent commanders wind up dead because of the carelessness of false confidence. These Federation types were clever, and Iranavn wouldn’t put it past them to have a few surprises waiting for the invaders.

“Stay on alert,” the General ordered. “Today is going to be a Rarkyl Victory!” The morale of the entire Dominion depended on their success here today, and Iranavn would not fail.

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When did I go Insane?
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(This message has been edited by Igor Rigadaz (edited 05-28-2002).)

NRPG: I mentioned the Dionysos Warstation in my last post, but didn't give it an ETC, which I should have. I'll give it 5 retroactively, so on this post it has 4/5. Also, what's my fleet numbers and how many ships can I build a post?

RPG:
"Ha! Ait Gai'd!" Kai'asi cried, bringing his revii, the long, thin sword traditionally used by the Lavrii, up into the "ready" position.
Opposite him on the mat his friend Ai'siu, the Arbiter of the Alien Relations, moved her own sword into the "ready" position. Both Lavrii stood still for a second, then spun into a bur of movement, revii flashing in the sunlight. Finally they slowed, Ai'siu with her revii at Kai'asi's throat.
"Gai'd ta'ai." She said victoriously.
"You win." Kai'asi replied. "Now are you going to send that message to the other factions?"
" My enemy's enemy is my friend." Ai'siu quoted. "Of course. I sent it before I arrived at the training floor, friend. I will give you a transscript, if you wish."
"Indeed, let me see it." Kai'asi said.
Ai'siu extracted a folded printout from her pocket, and handed it to him.
Interested, Kai'asi unfolded it, and began to read.

(message to: Azdgari, Kayians, Miranu)
(message fr: Lavrii Union)
(message re: Trading)
Greetings, alien friends! As you know, we are the Lavrii, expert traders of this region. As Arbiter of the Alien Relations, I invite you on befalf of the Tribunal of Arbiters to meet with us, and there trade technologies. You will find more than your wildest dreams in Lavrii space, for we are the true trading capital of the Galaxy.
May The Sun Shine Well Upon You, friends!
(message ends)

Polaron Scatter Gun 7/8
Dionysos Warstation 4/5

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Message To: Federation
Message From: Horosk Union
Subject: Rarkyl
Encrypted
The time to attack is now. Send your fleets to Iors'Sila. Horosk fleets shall storm Tirin and Thadun with 25% of our fleet respectively. 10% of our fleet shall help you in Iors'Sila.
Message Ends

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In Gji'Tar, sat almost 8000 massive carriers, escorted by double that number of light carriers. ALmost 100000 Cruisers escorted them, with almost 300000 Frigates escorting the Cruisers. The combined fleet had enough firepower to overwhelm almost any border defence. And just incase it could not win by itself, 24 massive Pheonix BattleShips escorted them. And everything but a portion of the frigates was cloaked. And sincer the Horosk didn't like to take chances, another 15% of the Horosk Navy was nearby, ready to follow up. The Horosk would take the battle back to the Rarkyl at last, and they would not lose.

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Projects
Energy Matrix Computer
Scientists have developed an EMC, however it is bulky and inefficient, and easily outclassed by modern computers. Scientists are concentrating on making it smaller.
ETA:10 posts

Sub-Space Fold Frigate Upgrade
Upgrade Program is contrinuing apace. 25% of the Horosk navy ahs been refitted, and all such units have been asigned to the First Horosk Navy for the Rarkyl invasion
ETA:6 posts

Other
Minor Colony in Ven'Tan. ETA:Completed

Expansion of Colony in Ven'Tan and preliminary outpost construction in adjoining systems. ETA:3 posts

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Horosk Shipyard Construction
Construction rate at 100%

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If someone makes a mistake, it is not my fault. I will however use it to my advantage.

Voted most likely to be a serial killer by Insane Asylum - 2002

(This message has been edited by RMA (edited 05-28-2002).)

"Get Thunder to come in here," Prime Minister Kyala said when he recieved the message from the Lavrii. "I think this would be more his department than mine." A young aide scurried off down the hall, returning five minutes later with the aging leader of the diplomatic corps by his side.

"Prime Minister," Thunder greeted Kyala with a smile, which Kyala returned. "So, I hear you have an assignment for me?"

"We've recieved a message from the Lavrii asking us to join them to talk about possible trade between our two races. I realize you've only recently returned from your trip to visit the Horosk, but I believe you're the best man for the job."

"I'm always ready to serve you and the Kayan people," Thunder answered. "I'll prepare my ship immediately."

"Somehow, I expected no less," Kyala said with another warm smile. "Safe journey." As Thunder turned to leave, Kyala relayed a quick message back to the Lavrii.

Message to the Lavrii
Point of Origin: Government Complex - New Kayia - Galactica

This is Prime Minister Kyala speaking on behalf of the Kayan Alliance. We are always glad to meet other races interested in peaceful cooperation, and will gladly accept your offer to send a delegation to your space to discuss possible trading of technology between us. We have sent our highest ranking diplomat, who should arrive shortly in his ship, the K.A.S. Sprite.

Message Ends

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Kayan Construction Update:
Colonization of Centaur - 6 posts, 5 remaining
Proton-Matrix Retrofitting - 8 posts, 7 remaining

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"One day you'll find your whole life has changed - act quick, be brave, your heart will show you the way"

(This message has been edited by Thunder (edited 05-28-2002).)

In response to both the Horosk and Lavrii messages, two ships take off from an Azdgari border system, one toward horosk prime (escorted by 4 azdgari aradas and 10 fighters), and one Igadzra to Lavrii space, Escorted by 4 laziras, 10 aradas, and 18 azdaras.

Redchigh screamed. He sped out of his office, to the war room. He hands an ensign all of the proposed R&D; on his desk, with no more than a glance to each one.

He waved to the Telecom, and yelled "Kayans and Horoth!!!" The officers knew what he meant. Angien opened a message, and typed quickly.
Message to: Kayans and Horoth
From: KaCe- Azdgari Telecommunications officer
Greetings allies. I speak on behalf of Redchigh himself. Our space has come under attack by a massive Akrahd Teh-Rak invasion. We can likely hold them off, but we will require assistance for rebuilding our defences after this..
Thanks.
End

Meanwhile Red walked on, to overview the battle.He talks outloud to his officers. "Ok, now Sheagh is a minor outpost. I say we just give it to them and avoid heavy losses."
A female commander named Angien speaks.."You're kidding. We have to show them who's boss!"
Red rolled his eyes and spoke first.. "Angie, that's a waste. I'll admit there are times when war is best, but this is not one of them. We're going to Evacuate. Even though you're violent, I have to take a break. You command it. I need rest... You're my second-in-command anyway. This is your job."
Red walked off, and Angien has a grin on her face. She walks to the Telecom and begins issuing orders.
"Azdara Defense squadrons 3A - 5C, hold relative positions, engage shield Rams and avoid hostile fire. Igazra Squadron Omega, Launch Shield Drones."She watched the screen as half the Azdaras break off, and glow a bright green as their ram charges up, and she smiles as almost a dozen spheres green and yello striped spheres are launched by a squadron of Igazras. The Spheres drift until they're close to a Teh-Rak Necromancer, then the drone begins glowing, with a bead reaching out from the Necro.'s shield grids and the Drone.. The beads meet as the shields are slowly depleted and the energy is absorbed by the drones. After a minute or two, the drone suddenly explodes violently, delivering additional damage to the ship. This process continues, delivering massive damage to the invading fleets.
While this is happening, Angien was contacting Shaego and Var'Neth space defences, and ordering several squadrons of Igazra and Carrier reinforcements.

She notes that Azdara fleets 3A-5C are being pursued by several fighters and Necromancers, and the Azdaras are glowing a bright bright green. She opens a private hail. "This is where you know what to do. 180 degree turn, NOW! You know the drill!"
Suddenly the Azdaras turn around, and begin to storm straight toward the pursuers.
The small Teh-Rak barely have time to react as the Azdaras storm into the Shield grids...and bounce off. The effect is comical, but it's the Shield Ram at work. With each impact, the Tah-Rak squadron's shields are decreased, with the fighters only taking a few impacts before some azdaras crash through their hulls, elgulfing both in flame... the Azdara shoots out the other side, heavily damaged, but very much alive.
Phase-Neutron strafe over the Teh-Rak hulls, as Transports take off from the planet.. Although several are destroyed, half make it out of the system...Anything below a Lazira Destroyer quickly jumps out, and the remaining fleet launches Shield Drones before they, too, jump out.
Several already-damaged Teh-Rak ships are finished off by the Shield Drones.

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Losses- Roughly half the defence fleet of Meagh:
500 Carriers
475 Igazras
765 Lazira-Destroyers
1160 Aradas
2310 Azdaras
450,000 Military Soldiers
98,000 Civilians
1 important outpost.

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Research and Development
1. Changing the outfits of my Carriers to a more specilized form. Of 76,750 total Carriers, Currently all are Azdara Carriers (Azdara Carrier: 6 turrets, 2 SAI launchers, 20 ammo, 5 Shield Drones, 10 Azdaras. Minor shield upgrades)

(OOC: Very sorry for not being more active so far ... I've been incredibly busy. My apologies.

Also, something's bugging me about this webstory ... I'm not about to quit, but I join webstories so I can focus on the writing. However, this story seems to be almost purely driven by the plot (fleet movements, ship production, etc.), and that's been about as easy to follow as War and Peace for a 3-year-old. I'm having trouble keeping track of just the stuff that concerns me, let alone the story as a whole. I don't know if this is the way the last two stories in this series have been, but it seems to me that this way of doing it isn't particularly fun for anyone except (maybe) the oracles who get to know what's going to happen. Case in point: in the post that follows, almost everything I'm doing is just reaction to previous events, but I have no room for any character development or anything. Just my two cents, and to reiterate, I'm going to stay in it for now.)

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Shayborg, the newly minted Interim Governor of the Sladerei, gazed at the viewscreen "window" of his office. "Map, Edien frontier." The screen was flooded with a composite image from the southern sensor net, replete with battle histories and statistics. Shayborg studied the numbers for a little while.

The Edien had been a bit more troublesome than usual for the past couple of days, but his commanders had been using hit-and-run attacks, enhanced by the Cloaking Device and the maneuverability afforded by Multi-Kinetic Engines, to full advantage to keep them from massing large fleets. They had lost a few fighters and missile boats when they'd been taken down before they had a chance to recharge shields, but the Sladerei still decisively had the upper hand in these skirmishes. Despite this, shayborg frowned. The rate of ship loss was not negligible, and while at current rates the shipyards were having no trouble replenishing the ship supply, if the Edien stepped up their attacks, the shipyards might have trouble. Something needed to be done about the Edien; he would see to that later.

"Map, Horosk frontier." A similar view of the northeastern corner of Sladerei space came up. Shayborg grimaced; the news here was much more grim. Traders attempting to travel through here were being slaughtered wholesale by Edien and pirates in Asani vessels. A couple billion credits in cargo had been lost in the past standard week, the bulk in the NGC-3776 system. He would need to take action on that later as well.

"Map, northern frontier." Shayborg raised his eyebrows in the closest he ever came to alarm. A new group of pirates, using Asani ships, had been pillaging the relatively lightly defended northern frontier. The existing fortifications had been overperforming, managing to keep the rogues from doing serious damage, but tthis situation would need to be remedied.

"Messages." The computer had automatically filtered all the ones that could be handled by an underling, leaving only the most important for the Governor himself. He skimmed through the messages, pausing on one from the Horosk. Very interesting , he thought to himself, making a mental note to reply later.

Shayborg sat back down and leaned back, deep in thought. With the aid of the Horosk, he could probably make the Horosk-Sladerei trade route safe for merchants, at the same time keeping the Edien too busy to harass the Sladerei forces along the Edien-Sladerei frontier. This would then free up forces and resources to guard the northern border as well. Satisfied with the way things were working out, the Governor started issuing the commands to bring his plan into action.

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=== BEGIN MESSAGE, ENCRYPTED ===
To: Horosk Union
I would be happy to visit Horosk Prime to discuss our plans against the Edien. I will depart immediately and will inform you when I reach Horosk. In the meantime, I suggest you move a small task force to NGC-3776 to protect against Edien raids on our joint trade route. I will be doing the same. Thank you,

Shayborg
=== END MESSAGE ===
=== MESSAGE TRANSMITTED THROUGH HYPER RELAY H-10388, NERANZIMIR ===

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=== BEGIN MESSAGE, ENCRYPTED ===
To: Secretary of Defense, Sladerei
Please assemble a small task force, to be named the Sixth Sladerei Battle Group, collected from the fortifications along the Edien border, and send it to NGC-3776 to protect the trade route there from Edien and Asani Pirate incursions. Also, route as much new shipyard production as you deem necessary to another task force, the Seventh Sladerei Battle Group, until it is the same size as the First SBG that defends the capital planet, and send the new Seventh SBG to the northern border. Thank you,

Shayborg
=== END MESSAGE ===
=== MESSAGE TRANSMITTED THROUGH SUBSPACE RELAY S-0001, SLADEREI ===

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Research Status:
Enhanced Fighter Shield Generators -- ETA: 5 posts
Enhanced Gunboat Shield Generators -- ETA: 8 posts

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Visit my EVO web site at (url="http://"http://www.evoverride.com")http://www.evoverride.com(/url)!
"What a piece of work is man! how noble in reason! how infinite in faculties! in form and moving how express and admirable! in action how like an angel! in apprehension how like a god! the beauty of the world! the paragon of animals! And yet, to me, what is this quintessence of dust?" -- Hamlet, Hamlet , II.ii

(This message has been edited by shayborg (edited 05-28-2002).)

OOC:Sharborg, you can go off and do what you want as well, not just responding to what other people do. If you aren't sure of something, just ask. I really dont want my ally dropping out in the future. Go and develop characters all you want, you might convince some of us more lazy people to do the same.

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Message To: Sladerei Alliance
Message From: Horosk Union
Subject: Edien Border
Encrypted
A detachment in the form of the 123rd Carrier Task Force has been ordered to the NGC-3776 systems to provide defence and security to our convoys to provide secure passge through the NGC-3776 system. Horosk construction ships will arrive soon and begin the deployment of a minefield to prevent Edien incursions.
Message Ends

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Projects
Energy Matrix Computer
ETA:9 posts

Sub-Space Fold Frigate Upgrade
Upgrade Program is continuing apace. 38% of the Horosk navy has been refitted, and all such units have been asigned to the First Horosk Navy for the Rarkyl invasion
ETA:5 posts

Other
Minor Colony in Ven'Tan. ETA:Completed

Expansion of Colony in Ven'Tan and preliminary outpost construction in adjoining systems. ETA:2 posts

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Horosk Shipyard Construction
Construction rate at 100%

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Datalink:Horosk Naval Divisions
The Horosk Navy is divided up into Carrier Task Forces, each of which is composed of 100 Mainline Carriers, 200 Light Carriers, 1600 Cruisers, and 4800 Frigates. Each Carrier Task Force is a sub-component of a Carrier Task Group, which is composed of 5 Task Forces. 2 Task Groups then make up a Carrier Battle Force. 2 Battle Forces then make up 1 Carrier Battle Group, which is approximately 1/6th of the total Horosk Navy. More than 2 Battle Groups operating together are generally reffered to as The Horosk Grand Navy.

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If someone makes a mistake, it is not my fault. I will however use it to my advantage.

Voted most likely to be a serial killer by Insane Asylum - 2002

(This message has been edited by RMA (edited 05-28-2002).)

OCC : I am really sorry Redchigh to have attacked you before you first posted, I should have asked if the Azdgari were controlled by another. My apology.

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Sheagi

Commander Fri Eag reacted promptly to the Ťnewť Azdgari weapon, the shield-drone, and ordered its three-three-square formation to loose the space in-between each ships so that the Azdgari absorption and explosion radius would have less effect on the Teh’Rak Space Assaulters.

Never the less, the T.R.S.A. continued its fearful attack of on the Azdgari forces. The long range Typhoon missile drifted towards the transports trying desperately to evade Sheagi, but many of them could not endure such punishment and many vessels were destroyed.

The almost kamikaze tactic used by squadrons of Azdara were useful against the much slower Teh’Rak fighter, but had to face the anti-matter battery of the Missile Boats, which devastated them.

Sheagi Battle: ( Final? )

Akrahd Teh’Rak Clan:

-2500 damaged fighters and Missile Boats + 200 undamaged.
-1700 damaged warships + 600 fine.
-500 damaged Necromancers + 100 all right.
-290 damaged Battleships + 50 adequate.
Total:
-4990 damaged vessels + 950 undamaged ships.

Azdgari:

- Some less than 1/2 destroyed military ships out of ??? + 1/20 destroyed escaping civil ships. All the rest escaped.

Sheagi is now an Akrahd Teh’Rak Clan system.

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Korellian

The news of the capture of Sheagi by the T.R.S.A. had raised the moral of the troops and could now see that their long training had served their friends. The Vel.I.Div1-2 were sent to Korellian to replace the sixth and fifth Korellian divisions that moved towards Sheagi, escorting a fleet of the The’Rak Space Transport. They would be needed to secure the system and install all the equipment needed to sustain Teh’Rak ordinary life.

Sheagi

Fri Eag looked at the reports coming from all remaining divisions. Things were not as bright as they had hoped. The drone did a lot of damage to the warships with its strange capacity to suck the shield out of the ship and then explode. Anti-matter battery crew tried to shot at it, but it was too small and when hit, one out of thousands of tries, the energy was simply absorbed by the device. A report was sent to Teh’Rak about this Azdgari weapon. When the first terrestrial assaulters landed, they stormed each building triing to find some evidences that would help, but in vain. The T.R.S.A. ships were repaired using the Azdgari facilities and more ships were returned to their past glory.

As for the Azdgari population, they could work and leave their habitations from seven to seven during the day. The workers and their superiors were paid for all resulting problems from these special hours. Fri Eag would also have to prepare a forum of the remaining Azdgari to explain to them the Teh’Rak standards.

Talchul

The Space-Dock was now under real construction and one could see every working stations packed altogether, S-D-1 was still small. The heart of it: the energy-air-sewer-computer-food-facilities had to be built perfectly to ensure a long future to the dock. In a matter of weeks, it would rise proud and be move to it new system, protecting the Heart.

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Teh’Rak Report
()Construct the S-D-1 military space-dock:10 posts to build.
()Develop the Storm Torpedo, 5 posts left to research and 3 more to implement.

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Mes plus sincčres Salutations ŕ la Vie,
Reine de ce Monde.

(message to: Kayians)
(message fr: Lavrii Union)
(message re: Ambassadors)
Your Ambassador is welcome in our space, and the Tribunal of the Arbiters of the Lavrii Union look forward to meeting him.
May The Sun Shine Well Upon You, friends!
(message ends)

Polaron Scatter Gun : 6/8
Dionysos Warstation : 3/5

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Kayan Military Corps Commander Lasin recieved the news of the Teh'Rak attack on the Azdgari with a sense of sadness. "We knew the Akrahd clans would strike eventually," he thought to himself. "Still, we cannot allow them to overrun our friends and allies. After conferring with the Senate and the Prime Minister, Lasin sent a formal message to the Azdgari:

Message to the Azdgari
Point of origin - Kayan Military Corps Headquarters - South Tip Station - Galactica

We share a long border and a long history of friendship between our races, and we realize that a threat to you is a threat to the both of us. Though we usually despise violence, and though we don't support an offensive against the Akrahd Teh'Rak, we will do all we can to help defend your space against them. The Kayan senate has authorized me to send ships to aid in your defense. With your permission, we wish to deploy 50,000 Kayan vessels, 10,000 of which will be defense drones, in each of the systems of Shaego and Var'Neth. An additional 75,000 ships will be stationed in orbit of the Kayan colony on Luk'Nath, ready to reinforce our mutual defenses against a Akrahd Teh'Rak attack. Hopefully when the Teh'Rak see that we stand together, they will back off and give you time to rebuild your defenses. If not, we are prepared to fight to help defend your colonies. I just hope that this conflict doesn't spiral into all out war.

Message Ends

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Thunder stepped out of his shuttlepod onto the surface of the Lavrii capitol. His ship was waiting in orbit, as he had decided that it might be more proper to arrive via a non-military vessel. There were several Lavrii around, and Thunder walked over to the nearest and greeted him with a traditional Kayan salutation before speaking. "Greetings on behalf of the Kayan Alliance. Could you tell me where I might find the Tribunal of the Arbiters?"

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Kayan Construction Update:
Colonization of Centaur - 6 posts, 4 remaining
Proton-Matrix Retrofitting - 8 posts, 6 remaining (10% of ships retrofitted thus far).

6000 ships built (Kayan fleet total is 650,500)
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(Edit - forgot the construction update... grrrrr... and I can't add. :p)

"One day you'll find your whole life has changed - act quick, be brave, your heart will show you the way"

(This message has been edited by Thunder (edited 05-29-2002).)

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Parliament Hill, Teh’Rak

The Provincial Leaders of the Teh’Rak Clan were worried by the reports of Fri Eag that mentioned a heavy build up of ships in the surrounding systems of Sheagi They voted a special motion that would send five more divisions to Sheagi over the week ( between now and next post ) to show them that the Teh’Rak would not accept to let the Azdgari get this system back.

T.R.S.A. Dangerous, Outpost Nil‘Syria

Nedeja was in his quarters, waiting for a response from the Akrahd Valanor Clan when he received a transmission from Parliament Hill:

-So we now possess Sheagi... I hope that the Azdgari do not value this system too much, because it will serve us as an avant-garde system. What nice words could I tell them... I should have wrote to them before, they did not care much about us, only sending raids of few hundred ships. Well:

Message to the Azdgari Imperial Raiders coded

Though the most recent meeting between our two nation was an unethical one, I sincerely hope that it will not make this conversation to difficult to swallow. I need a guaranty that the Azdgari Imperial Raiders will not offend our nation territory by sending raiders in the direction of either Korellian or Sheagi. I on the behalf of the Akrahd Teh’Rak Clan swear not to offend the Azdgari Imperial Raiders’ national borders once again.

The divisions sent over the week are only a formality to make sure that our attack was not done in vain, for the sole purpose to be taken back. The Akrahd Teh’Rak Clan does not want anymore lives to be lost on either side of our border.

I wish you a good day Sir Red Chigh, as well as no more confrontation between us.

Thank you,

Nedeja Psack

A message from the Akrahd Teh‘Rak Clan

Message to Parliament Hill coded

Our new addition we request more ships to protect our bigger Clan, therefore, increase the T.R.S.A.’s production by five percent.

Message from Nedeja Psack

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Akrion III

-It sure looks like the last simulation blow the hell out of our heads, said the security manager! The test of the miniaturized warhead had exploded a millionth of a second too early and blew the sensor equipment.

-Well...at least we can say that the explosives works and very well. This man had been injured, but not severely. So, the calculations are right, this time?

-Yes sir, we can redo the evaluation of the warhead.

-Then start now, we cannot wait any longer.

A few experimentations were performed during the night and the team came back to work after some hours of sleep.

-I reread my notes in my Grooo (a futuristic car) and came to the conclusion that the direct hit would cause a maximum shield damage of 250 and about the same for an impact against armour. As for the secondary explosions, 250 at very short range and 175-200 at short medium range. Still the same against armour, this Survenant warhead is quite versatile...

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Teh’Rak Report

T.R.S.A.:
()Seven Divisions in Korellian I, II, III, IV.
()Three Divisions in Sheagi, three more to come in next post.

Projects:
()Construct the S-D-1 military space-dock: 9 posts left to build.
()Develop the Storm Torpedo, 4 posts of research and 3 more to implement.

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occ: Shade’s war station done in five posts seems short to me. Could a decision regarding the secession of Outpost Nil‘Syria to the Teh‘Rak be accepted or rejected by Espona or the moderators, take a look at my first post for more info?

Thank you.

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Mes plus sincčres Salutations ŕ la Vie,
Reine de ce Monde.

OOC: Does anyone have a list of the various Akrahd clan techs? Having a list would help.

Rigel
Fleet Admiral Torath sat on his bridge, taking in the glory of the LMC. He, along with billions of Horoth had left this galaxy, and now, as Horosk they returned. His reminiscence was interrupted by the Lieutenant at communications however, leaving his memories in the past.
'Sir, Azdgari communications indicate that they have been assaulted by the Akrahd, and have lost a border system.'
'Set course for the Horath system, and transmit a message to the Azdgari offering our help. The Akrahd will not be celebrating their victory long.'
'Message sent, sir.' 'Course set for Horath, sir.'
'Notify me when we reach the Horath system.'
With that, Fleet Admiral Torath went to his quarters, and remembered.

Message to: Azdgari Fleet Command
Message From: Horosk Carrier Task Group 22
Reports indicate that the Azdgari have suffered an attack at the hands of the Akrahd. The Horosk offer their help and assistance in the form of Carrier Task Group 22. We will soon be in a position to help. Please respond quickly.
Message Ends

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Message To: Federation
Message From: Horosk Union
Subject: Rarkyl
Encrypted
We are ready to attack. Please signal when you are, and we can deal the accursed Rarkyl a deathly blow.
Message Ends

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Projects
Energy Matrix Computer
R&D; is having a successful time currently, but worries are being expressed about keeping the pathways open when pathway size is compressed.
ETA:8 posts

Sub-Space Fold Frigate Upgrade
Upgrade Program is continuing apace. 50% of the Horosk navy has been refitted, and all such units have been asigned to the First Horosk Navy for the Rarkyl invasion
ETA:4 posts

Other
Expansion of the Ven'Tan colony has been completed, and the outposts in the adjoining systems are almost done. ETA:1 posts

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Horosk Shipyard Construction
Construction rate at 100%

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If someone makes a mistake, it is not my fault. I will however use it to my advantage.

Voted most likely to be a serial killer by Insane Asylum - 2002

(This message has been edited by RMA (edited 05-29-2002).)

From Carno on May 23th and Teh'Rak ships:

AKRAHD WEAPONS

Plasma Cannon
Shield Damage: 25
Armor Damage: 15
Speed: 900
Range: 40
Reload: 20

Plasma Battery
Shield Damage: 25
Armor Damage: 15
Speed: 900
Range: 40
Reload: 9

Thorium Particle Beam
Shield Damage: 10
Armor Damage: 20
Speed: Beam
Range: Phase Beam+
Reload: Beam

Light Plasma Railgun
Shield Damage: 40
Armor Damage: 25
Speed: 1400
Range: 850
Reload: 55

Medium Plasma Railgun
Shield Damage: 50
Armor Damage: 40
Speed: 1300
Range: 850
Reload: 65

Heavy Plasma Railgun
Shield Damage: 75
Armor Damage: 55
Speed: 1200
Range: 800
Reload: 75

Typhoon Missile
Shield Damage: 150
Armor Damage: 200
Speed: 900
Range: 1000
Reload: 90

Hurricane Missile
Shield Damage: 200
Armor Damage: 300
Speed: 850
Range: 900
Reload: 100

Hail Missile - Teh'Rak and Valanor only
Description: After the main explosion, lots of tiny warheads are sprayed out
and detonate a moment later, causing lots of splash damage.
Shield Damage: 150 upon impact, 150 after later detonations
Armor Damage: 200 upon impact, 150 after later detonations
Speed: 950
Range: 500
Reload: 110

Plasma Projector - Tronoak Only
Description: Projects balls of irradiated plasma energy out at a ship. The
plasma clings to the shield grid of that ship for a while, slowly draining
the shields. Usually lasts about 30 seconds. Does splash damage.
Shield Damage: 10 per second
Armor Damage: 10 per second
Speed: 3000
Range: 85
Reload: 125

Thunderbolt Missile - Thalleon only
Shield Damage: 400
Armor Damage: 600
Speed: 1000
Range: 800
Reload: 180

Anti-Matter Cannon - Teh'Rak only
Shield Damage: 35
Armor Damage: 20
Speed: 900
Range: 45
Reload: 25

Anti-Matter Battery - Teh'Rak only
Shield Damage: 35
Armor Damage: 20
Speed: 900
Range: 45
Reload: 12

Thoron Heavy Cannon - Teh'Rak only
Shield Damage: 60
Armor Damage: 40
Speed: 1000
Range: 55
Reload: 50

Thoron Heavy Turret - Teh'Rak only
Shield Damage: 60
Armor Damage: 40
Speed: 1000
Range: 55
Reload: 20

TEH'RAK NAVY

Akrahd Fighter - "Teh'Rak Class"
Shields: 45
Armor: 35
Weapons: 5 Plasma Cannons

Akrahd Missileboat - "Teh'Rak Class"
Shields: 65
Armor: 45
Weapons: 4 Anti-Matter Cannons, 1 Typhoon Missile Launcher + 14 Ammo, 1
Anti-Matter Battery

Akrahd "Dragon" Light Cruiser
Shields: 200
Armor: 200
Weapons: 3 Anti-Matter Batteries, 2 Hurricane Missile Launchers + 20 Ammo, 2
Thorium Particle Beams

Akrahd "Lionspear" Medium Cruiser
Shields: 300
Armor: 300
Weapons: 5 Anti-Matter Batteries, 4 Typhoon Missile Launchers + 80 Ammo, 1
Medium Plasma Railgun (turreted), 2 Light Plasma Railguns, 1 Thoron Heavy
Cannon

Akrahd "Defiler" Warship
Shields: 100
Armor: 175
Weapons: 3 Anti-Matter Batteries, 2 Light Plasma Railguns (turreted), 2
Anti-Matter Beams, 1 Hail Missile Launcher + 20 Ammo, 1 Thoron Heavy Turret

Akrahd "Desecrator" Warship
Shields: 200
Armor: 175
Weapons: 5 Light Plasma Railguns (turreted), 1 Typhoon Missile Launcher + 40
Ammo, 1 Thoron Heavy Turret

Akrahd "Necromancer" Heavy Warship
Shields: 600
Armor: 400
Weapons: 4 Anti-Matter Batteries, 1 Hail Missile Launcher + 10 Ammo, 2
Thoron Heavy Turrets

Akrahd Battleship - "Teh'Rak Class"
Shields: 2000
Armor: 1750
Weapons: 8 Anti-Matter Batteries, 2 Heavy Plasma Railguns (turreted), 6
Light Plasma Railguns, 2 Anti-Matter Beams, 1 Hail Missile Launcher + 20
Ammo, 1 Thoron Heavy Turret, 1 Fighter Bay + 4 Akrahd Fighters (Teh'Rak
Class)

Akrahd "Death Ray" Battleplatform
Shields: 500
Armor: 500
Weapons: 6 Anti-Matter Beams, 2 Medium Plasma Railguns, 2 Hail Missile
Launchers + 10 Ammo

I presume that all antimatter batteries are replaced by plasma batteries since antimatter weaponery is Teh'Rak only.

What if we all posted our tech so that we can know what we face.

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Mes plus sincčres Salutations ŕ la Vie,
Reine de ce Monde.

(This message has been edited by Ne Demord Jamais (edited 05-29-2002).)

OOC: Ne Demord; those ships are used by your fleet alone. Other clans have different types of ships.

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Battle of Lakai

The Federation forces were caught off guard, but not for long. As two battlecruisers eliminated the Rarkyl frieghter before it could do any more damage, several huge waves of warships were sent up from the planet.

Moving into a defensive formation in-between the planet and the invading Rarkyl, the Federation unleashed hellish barrages of weapons against the Rarkyl. This was one good thing about the Federation when fighting the Rarkyl; their fusillades of missiles and torpedoes could cause a lot of havoc, and the Rarkyl weren't the best at Jammers.

As the battle progressed, the Federation fleet simply blocking and blowing away any sort of advance the Rarkyl tried to make, the Federation called in more reinforcements, as well as the Federation Dreadnaught Daemon. The only thing the Federation could do was hold off the Rarkyl long enough for the Daemon to arrive along with her escort fleet.

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Fall of the Tronoak

Cheiftan Hezel'kula looked over the vast city of Tharvaeon; the capitol city of the Tronoak, and now the center of war. Just minutes ago, word had reached Hezel'kula that the 'emporer' of the Akrahd Empire and the leader of the Tronoak clan had been assassinated.

"How did it happen?" Hezel'kula asked darkly, his eyes not moving from the view before him.

"The reports say that a group of heavily armed fanatics rushed the palace guards and shot their way into the throne room. The emporer was shot repeatedly, and the guards were also killed. Akrahd Shock-troopers moved in and killed the fanatics later."

Hezel'kula was unmoved by it all. "Do you know what this means, Akkura?"

Akkura was silent for a moment. "No, I don't, sir."

"The end of the Tronoak, Akkura. The end of a legacy of unparalleled rule. It may not be apparent, but it will come. I sensed it from the beginning of the rule of this latest emporer; he was not strong enough. He was corrupt. It was only a matter of time before he resigned or was executed, and only a matter of time before another 'emporer' takes his place; a power-hungry emporer who will bring about the fall of this clan."

"But sir, you know that it's treason to say such things!"

Hezel'kula laughed. "Yes, but soon Tronoak rules will mean nothing. What of the Gamaera, our allies? They will fall defending us from ourselves, or fall honorably defending us from invaders. What of the Arkanok? They despise us for our misdoings to them. What of the Thalleon? We throw them out, despise them, tear their fleets apart, murdur their people. What about the Teh'Rak? They are too far away to do anything, and care only for themselves. And..." He paused as the sky seemed to darken. "...What of the Valanor..." He paused again, his face pale. "...the Valanor..."

Akkura stood silently by his side, looking at the ground. "What of them?" he asked in a whisper.

"They're coming..."

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Cheiftan Ekurra, one of the many ruling Tronoak cheiftans, walked forward towards the podium at one end of the huge room, now filled with warriors from all the clans, but the majority of them were definitely Tronoak. It was time to put forth a new emporer; a Tronoak emporer if everything went according to Ekurra's plans.

"My friends and warriors!" Ekurra shouted as he stepped up to the podium. "Today, our emporer is dead, but we will now have a new emporer; a strong emporer! Who, my friends, do you wish to be emporer?"

"Ekurra!!!" the Tronoak warriors all shouted in unison. The warriors from the other clans said nothing, but many of them muttered cheiftans from other clans, but none dared to yell them.

"Then it is done!" Ekurra shouted.

"It is done indeed..." a dark figure behind Ekurra growled. In an instant, a foot-long knife plunged into the back of the Tronoak cheiftan. Ekurra clutched at the blade as it portruded from his chest, blood oozing out of the huge wound. He coughed up blood, then lifted a tortured face up to the assembled warriors.

"It is..." he coughed up more blood, "...is...done...my doomed tronoak...." And with that, the cheiftan and the last hope for the Tronoak collapsed and fell to the ground, dead.

Immediately, Akrahd shock assault troopers poured into the room and quickly disarmed the present warriors. As Ekurra's bloody and lifeless body was dragged away, a new cheiftan arose to the platform. His name was Azarra, and was not a cheiftan, but a warlord; one of the best and most fearsome of all the Tronoak generals. Nobody knew this, but Azarra was in fact originally from the Derash; the renegade and despised clan. He had joined up with the Thalleon, and then later the Tronoak, and had during his service as cheif warlord had carved a path of nothing but death, murdur, and devastation. He was crazy, some said in secret where Azarra's spies could not here them, and was power hungry to the extreme; everyone knew that.

"I am your emporer now!" Azarra declared. "Anyone who wishes to protest, can step forward now.

Only one warrior stepped forward; a Valanor. His body was painted black and covered with armor, and in both hands he held jagged-edged swords. His purple eyes bored deep into Azarra, and his stare was as cold as stone.

"You may be the emporer now," he said, and as he did so Azarra nodded and the shock troopers pointed their rifles at the Valanor warrior. "but I swear, from this day until the death of the Akrahd, the Valanor will seek to have you killed." He grinned evily. "And I know you're afraid. You're so afraid, you'll have me shot now, rather than duelling with me in honorable combat."

As the shock troopers fired their guns, the plasma pulses ripping through the Valanor's body, the warrior remained still to the end. "I curse you, Azarra.... I curse you and all of your scum..." And with that, the Valanor fell to the ground, and silence enveloped the room. It would not be long before the Valanor's spies learned of what had transpired, and it would not be long before the Valanor emporer and all Valanor warriors knew of the sacrifice of that young warrior...

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Message to: Horosk
From: Carnotaur, Federation President
Subject: Rarkyl Invasion
We're sorry, but the Rarkyl attacked us recently. We're barely holding them off, and thus we will be unable to provide any sort of support for the attack. Go on if you wish, but don't expect help from us for a while.
End Message

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Enhanced Planetary Shield Grid - ETA: 8 Posts

Federation "Raven"-class Raider - ETA: 16 Posts

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Fleet Movements
5,000 ships move up from the Milky Way to the Lakai system
Current Fleet in Lakai: 10,000 ships
Fighter patrols still in Narron 83, Har, Nazgol'Ujl, and DSN-5977

Another 10,000 ships produced
Total Navy Count: 2,025,000

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If at first you don't succeed...Hit it harder! - Me
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Millennium. Its coming, prepare for it.
Coming to the (url="http://"http://www.ambrosiaSW.com/games/ev/chronicles.html")EV Chronicles(/url).

Gji'Char
High Admiral Velna looked over the Federations response about attacking the Rarkyl, and cursed. He called out to his adjutant, 'Prepare the fleet to attack. Upload Attack Plan Theta-2 to all command ships. The Rarkyl will be crushed without the Federations help. The Federation did not help us before, and we do not need them now.'

Minutes later, hundreds of thousands of ships vanished into sub-space fold. On the HNS Ternak, Phoenix-Class Battleship, pride of the Horosk Navy, High Admiral Velna prepared to revenge his people. The Rarkyl would feel the hate the Horosk felt for them.

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Message To: Federation
Message From: Horosk Union
Subject: Rarkyl
Encrypted
We understand. We will strike soon. We suggest you position more forces to combat them, or you will lose.
Message Ends

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Projects
Energy Matrix Computer
ETA:7 posts

Sub-Space Fold Frigate Upgrade
Upgrade Program is continuing apace. 62.5% of the Horosk navy has been refitted. Most such units have been asigned to the First Horosk Navy for the Rarkyl invasion
ETA:3 posts

Other
Expansion of the Ven'Tan colony has been completed, and the outposts in the adjoining systems are almost done. ETA:Completed

Minefield deployment in NGC-3776. ETA:4 posts
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Horosk Shipyard Construction
Construction rate at 100%

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Datalink:Phoenix Class Battleships
Originally designed to combat the Ediens, the Phoenix Class Battleship has become a ship that represents the best of the Horosk Navy. While limited in number, the 40 the Horosk have are a match for several fleets, and outclass anything the Rarkyl have. Most of these proud ships are assigned to the Rarkyl border, and they have proved themselves repeatedly in combat.

(Edit:Thanks for the tech list Ne Demord Jamais, and Carno says he'll actually upload all the stuff soon.)

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If someone makes a mistake, it is not my fault. I will however use it to my advantage.

Voted most likely to be a serial killer by Insane Asylum - 2002

(This message has been edited by RMA (edited 05-29-2002).)

T.R.S.A. Dangerous, Outpost Nil‘Syria, Valanor Territory

-Sir Go Aler, what are the reports for the present projects?

-The Storm Torpedo will be completed in a few weeks, six to be precise and S-D-1 two weeks later.

-Are there still seven divisions in Korellian II? If so, add two more from Teh’Rak II, if not, bring that number to nine divisions. Solidify the other three arms with an additional division. Make sure that Sheagi remains Teh’Rak by leaving all personnel on red alert even in their sleep. Please tell me if the ship production has replaced all lots in Sheagi and if the recruits will be trained soon enough and well enough.

-Everything is on my list Sir and will be done as you said.

-Now leave me alone.

Aler left the room and Nedeja started another of his writings to calm himself.

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Akrion III

-What about the range of the Storm torpedo, asked the explosive staff section to the propulsion team?

-Using a high efficiency engine and a low cruising speed is able to hit a ship a bit less than 1300 universal length units away. The nice thing comes from its slow acceleration, which spoils less fuel in an excessively speedy exit from the launcher. As for the three axis lateral boosters, they are coordinated to direct in a split second the torpedo in all directions. If it overpasses the target, it can perform a 180 degrees spin in twice that time without stopping, than accelerating to stop its course and then explode violently.

-Have you sent the report to Sir Psack, he is waiting after each of them to better plan our future?

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Teh’Rak Report

T.R.S.A.:
()Seven Divisions in Korellian I, III, IV.
()Eight Divisions in Korellian II, one more next post.
(*)Six Divisions in Sheagi.

Projects:
()Construct the S-D-1 military space-dock: 8 posts left to build.
()Develop the Storm Torpedo, 3 posts of research and 3 more to implement.

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Mes plus sincčres Salutations ŕ la Vie,
Reine de ce Monde.

Lieutenant Kivan looked on as his Military Corps forces performed maneuvers in the Centuar system. Fireflies and Aradas practiced evasive maneuvers, and Laziras ran strafing and bombing runs on floating practice targets. The system contained a single habitable planet with two moons. The planet, called Trillia, was the focus of a colonization effort by the Engineering Corps. Several crystalline spires, a trademark of Kayan architecture, could already be seen in the new colony, still heavily under construction. About five kilometers to the northeast of the colony site a mining operation was being built, in an effort to get at sources of metal and liquid-crystalline compounds buried deep beneath the planet's surface.

Kivan quickly bored of watching the sights of the Centuar system, fighters running maneuvers and freighters coming and going from the surface of the planet. He turned on his holovid, and tuned in on the MNN - Magellenic News Network - the foremost news source in the New Galaxy. The current story was an in depth look at the political and cultural effects of the Teh'Rak occupation of Sheagi. Kivan looked on with a slightly worried look - he sincerely hoped that the Teh'Rak conflict would not expand beyond the Sheagi system, and hopefully the galaxy would remain in a state of relative peace. His thoughts reminded of his training in the military academy, especially as his glance fixed on a plaque fastened to the wall of the bridge of his vessel, the K.A.S. Amity, containing the motto of the Military Corps: "Peace first, harmony second, violence last." Hopefully, he thought to himself, he would never find himself in a situation where violence was the only solution.

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Kayan Construction Update:
Colonization of Centuar - 6 posts, 3 remaining
Proton-Matrix Retrofitting - 8 posts, 5 remaining (20% of ships retrofitted thus far)

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"One day you'll find your whole life has changed - act quick, be brave, your heart will show you the way"

T.R.S.A. Dangerous, Outpost Nil‘Syria, Valanor Territory

Nedeja was reading the MNN report that filtered pass the Teh’Rak borders:

-The eastern Large Magellenic Cloud’s public opinion of the action of the Teh’Rak is not one of contentment. I will show to them what the Akrahd Teh’Rak Clan people really are.

Message to the Azdgari Community of Sheagi: free of encryption

I am Nedeja Psack, leader of the Akrahd Teh’Rak Clan for the past forty years. Unfortunately, I cannot come a salute you at the present moment, for I am in a distant location and discussing an equally important matter for the Teh’Rak Clan.

I offer to the Azdgari Imperial Raiders that could not leave Sheagi to leave aboard Teh’Rak transporters to Sheago and then be transferred into Azdgari transport for the rest of the trip to the planet. The other option, is to create a parallel government that will be allowed to govern Sheagi under the Teh’Rak eye. The every life of the Azdgari people will not change and they will choose their leaders among themselves. The police forces will be Azdagari, but the military will remain Teh’Rak.

Regrettably for you, Teh’Rak settlers will be sent to lower the risk of a revolt. However, they will remain in distinct quarters until both sides become less hatred.

I will come to Sheagi as soon as possible.

Nedeja Psack

A message from the Akrahd Teh‘Rak Clan

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Teh’Rak Report

T.R.S.A.:
()Seven Divisions in Korellian I, III, IV.
()Nine Divisions in Korellian II.
(*)Seven Divisions in Sheagi.

Projects:
()Construct the S-D-1 military space-dock: 7 posts left to build.
()Develop the Storm Torpedo, 2 posts of research and 3 more to implement.

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Mes plus sincčres Salutations ŕ la Vie,
Reine de ce Monde.

The fleet sent to the Lavrii jumps into a border system, emitting the universal diplomacy beacon.
"This is ASS Swift and Guard Squadron B, we were sent a message about a possible economic opportunity and tech trade... where do we go?"

A small fleet finally arrives at Horosk prime..
"This is Commander Piscopo of the ASS Fox, with Inpatrol 3-S, requesting homeworld landing clearence..."

Angien looks over the latest reports, glad to finally be free of Red's "peaceful criticism". She noticed the message from the Teh-Rak.. she cringed. They have got to be kidding...
She walks to the Telecom..
"Kace, get out of there"
"Angien,you know that you're banned from this area because of the time you..."
"Get Out!"
Although Kace had a sidearm, and even though Angien was unarmed, the Telecom officer knew better than to get Angien mad.. She could often knock males twice her size out cold, from a single hit above the nasal ridge. She watched angien sit down and start typing.... "I don't know why Red puts up with you..."
"What?" Angien snapped
"Oh.. nothing."
"That's what I thought."
Angien began typing again, and Kace began speaking her insults a little less audible..

Message to: Teh Rek at Sheaghi
From: Angien, Second in Command and Co-Commander of Azdgari Raiders
You've got to be kidding. You barge in and conquer a system, only to ask for peace after our defences were more than you bargained for. As bad as the Akrahd have treated us, we will make one deal. We assume you need land. We will grant you a few continents of Sheaghi for colonization and privacy, however the military and police force will all be Azdgari. We will not intrude on your designated continents except to enforce our planetary laws, and even then, to send convicted criminals to you for prosecution.
Deal? If not, you won't have Sheaghi for long.
End

Angien pressed send before she notices the Horosk message... "Even better.." she thought to herself..
Message to: Horosk
From: Angien, SIC of Azdgari
We will welcome any military support, especially in taking back Sheaghi, pending peace talks with the Teh Rek. You're welcome to rest in Sheagho.
End

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Research and Development
1. Defensive Carrier Outfitting
ETA- 5 posts (outfitting time, no Research required.)(/b) **Advancement- Positive. **

2. Kamikaze Azdara development
ETA: 4 posts (research time)(/b) **Advancement- Positive. **

3. Azdgari Gunboat class
ETA: 8 posts (research time) Advancement- Negative. Frozen due to limits.

4. Phased Neutron Beamer
ETA: 9 posts (research time) Advancement- Negative. Frozen due to limits.(/i)

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"And as the Darkness descends, do you follow the light, or embrace the darkness?"
~Diane Kinsman
(little known philosopher, early 21st century)