NRPG: Does anyone know what size the Lavrii Stellar Navy and Vaesk Warfleet are, and how many vessels they each build a post?

-Location:Lavrii Prime-

The Lavrii soldier Thunder had asked seemed suspicious, but pointed to the distant peak of a mountain. "There." he said in poor Standard. "Citadel of Tribunal."

(message to: ASS Swift)
(message fr: Lavrii Union)
(message re: welcome!)
Welcome to our space, Azdgari! Please report to the planet of Lavrii Prime in the Lavrii system, and leave your warships in orbit. A Lavrii TransPod (Transport Pod) will be provided for your conveyance to the Citadel of the Tribunal of the Arbiters of the Lavrii Union, and I hope you enjoy your stay in Lavrii space.
May The Sun Shine Well Upon You, friends!
(message ends)

Polaron Scatter Gun : 5/8
Dionysos Warstation : 2/5

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(url="http://"http://www.geocities.com/shades_shipyard")Shade's Shipyard(/url), the source for your ship needs.

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

Nedeja was reading the Azdgari message:

-Do they realize that Sheagi is Teh'Rak now! Send three more Divisions from Androbar and Teh'Rak III. They should be there by next post. Also, Communicate this to their leaders:

Message to the Azdgari Imperial Raider: coded

I am Nedeja Psack, leader of the Akrahd Teh’Rak Clan and see that you do not understand that I am protecting my own people and the Azdgari Community with this proposal. Otherwise, I could have created immense prisons simply for the Azdgari and Ťreplaceť them by Teh'Rak settlers.

Your last message is filled with hate and I therefore commanded to my T.R.S.A. officials to augment the amount of ships in Sheagi to better protect the Teh'Rak people from your possible future wrath.

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.
(*)Eight Divisions in Sheagi, two more by next post.

Projects:
()Construct the S-D-1 military space-dock: 6 posts left to build.
()Develop the Storm Torpedo, 1 posts of research and 3 more to implement.

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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 05-30-2002).)

OOC: Shade, the Lavrii have a total of about 200,000 standard Lavrii vessels, and about 300,000 Vaesk vessels. You produce 2,000 Lavrii ships per post, and 3,000 Vaesk ships per post.

Oh, and btw; there are practically NO Lavrii soldiers. They're too small and weak to do much. They leave all the guarding and soldiering to the Vaesk.

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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).

"Thank you for your help," Thunder replied. He returned and boarded his shuttle-pod again, and lifted off, flying toward the mountain the soldier had indicated. A sudden idea occured to him, and he activated his comm unit and picked up the transmitter. "This is Ambassador Thunder of the Kayan Alliance," he said into the transmitter. "I request permission to land at the Citadel of the Tribunal of the Arbiters to conduct diplomatic talks, please reply."

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Kayan Construction Update:
Colonization of Centaur - 6 posts, 2 remaining
Proton-Matrix Retrofitting - 8 posts, 4 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"

Kace sneaks through the hall way. She hears footsteps.
She ducks into an open doorway, slowly swinging it shut behind her. The footsteps pass... Kace hears "Damn Redchigh... Damn peace... War is neccesary for Peace... Violence should be met with violence.."
Kace smiles. Obviously Angien's voice.
After the footsteps were past, she stepped out, making a dash down the hallway, There it was. A massive doorway.
She slowly used her ID card, and gained access. She was in!
She walked over to the desk, and tapped Redchigh in his shoulder. He spun around.
"Oh, it's just you.."
"Yea Red... You're always so nervous. It's me."
"What do you want?"
"I wanted to tell you that Angien replied to the Teh-Rak with a message of war.."
"WHAT?!"
"Yes, sir..."
"Thank you, Kace. You're excused."
Kace smiled and danced out of the room.
Red watched her walk out. She was probably stretching the truth, but Angien's not known for her peace. He pulls up past messages, and sees the one from Angien and sighs. He opens a new hail.

Message to: Teh Rak
From: TDO REDchigh, Azdgari Raiders
I'd like to apologize for the last message, it was sent by Angien, my second in command. She meant well, she's just not big on peace.... he life's been hard. Not to get into a long story, so please disregard most of her message. We welcome peace agreements... possibly a tech trade would be mutually beneficial?
Thanks, and sorry for the inconviences.
End

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Research and Development
1. Defensive Carrier Outfitting
ETA- 4 posts (outfitting time, no Research required.)(/b) **Advancement- Positive. **

2. Kamikaze Azdara development
ETA: 3 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)

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

Nedeja was reading the Rechigh's message,

-Their strange behaviour is suspicious ŤYes-No-Yes-No-Maybeť diplomaties is not mature and we should be careful. Here is the last message for the Akrahd Valanor Clan, if they do not respond, measures will be taken and quite serious ones

Message to the Akrahd Valanor Clan: coded

I am Nedeja Psack, leader of the Akrahd Teh’Rak Clan and have been waiting in Outpost Nil'Syria for the past week with no sign of secession of the outpost nor a communication from your side. I reiterate my demand:

All Valanor ships and military personnel and equipment are requested to leave the system in forty-eight hours from present lecture of this message. After, Outpost Nil’Syria will become a trade link between our two Clans under permanent and tight Teh’Rak security.

Act soo or we will act.

Nedeja Psack

A message from the Akrahd Teh'Rak Clan

-Set the course of the T.R.S.A. Dangerous for Korellian II. The Lions Spears will stay here.

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Teh’Rak Report

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

Projects:
()Construct the S-D-1 military space-dock: 5 posts left to build.
()Develop the Storm Torpedo, 3 more to implement the T.R.S.A..

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By the way Redchigh, you do realize that the Azdgari have more than 600k ships.

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

Horosk
Horosk Prime
Parliamentery Buildings - Foreign Office
The Azdgari representative landed on Horosk Prime, and was welcomed by a Foreign Office official. 'We greet the Azdgari, and welcome you to Horosk space. Please follow me so that we may talk.'

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Message To: Azdgari Alliance
Message From: Horosk Carrier Task Group 22
Subject: Akrahd
Encrypted
We advise you not to trust the Akrahd. They will betray you. We offer our help once again to take back the Sheagi system. Do not delay.
Message Ends

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Projects
Energy Matrix Computer
ETA:6 posts

Sub-Space Fold Frigate Upgrade
Upgrade Program is continuing apace. 75% of the Horosk navy has been refitted. Most such units have been asigned to the First Horosk Navy for the Rarkyl invasion
ETA:2 posts

Other
Minefield deployment in NGC-3776. 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

Kenra, daughter of Rima and Carnotaur, looks at the message from the Lavrii and forms a new message that is too be sent.

** begin message sequence **
Message to: Lavrii Union
Message from: Miranu
Greetings to you the Lavrii. We are glad to recieve the invitation of the Lavrii. The Miranu will send a diplomat with a honorary guard of a handful of soldiers. We look forward to the meeting.
** End Message sequence **

After the message was sent, a diplomat was prepared, with a few fighters as an escort for the diplomats ship. The ships took off and head out of Miranu space into unknown Lavrii space.

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If your looking at this signature, you need a life.

"Sir, the spies have reported back."
"I trust they got some useful information this time?"
"Yes sir. The Tronoak leader is dead."
"Dead, you say? Assasination, I presume?"
"Yes sir. Details sketchy, but we're quite sure he's dead."
"This could be the oppurtunity we've been waititing for. Assemble the fleet immediately."
"Sir, are you suggesting-"
"Yes. You know what to tell them. I want the fleet commanders in here on the double. Time is of the essence."
"Of course sir."

With that, the Valanor fleet began to amass at the Tronoak's borders, gearing up for war....

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"He said no! Now we have to use the damn pigeons!"

"You are cleared for landing at the Citadel of the Tribunal of the Arbiters of the Lavrii Union, Ambassador Thunder." the Lavrii comms officer replied.
Thunder's shuttlepod landed on the diplomatic landing pad, near several Lavrii TransPods. The diplomatic pad was at the base of the Citadel, heavily shielded, and surrounded by the hulking forms of Vaesk guards. The guards parted to let Thunder through, and he entered the main antechamber of the Citadel, where a short Lavrii official was aiting.
"The Tribunal awaits." the usher said in almost perfect Kayan. "If you will follow me?"
"Sure." Thunder replied, following the Lavrii.
The Tribunal Chamber was huge, with rank upon rank of seating, each seat with a small bronze plaque denoting the occupant's area of administration.
Three chairs, situated across the central dais from the Supreme Arbiter himself, were empty, and the usher indicated he was to sit in one of those before exiting.
"We welcome you, Ambassador Thunder of the Kayan Alliance, to the Tribunal of the Arbiters of the Lavrii Union." the Supreme Arbiter said. "We hope that this meeting will begin a new era of cooperation between our peoples."

Polaron Scatter Gun : 4/8
Dionysos Warstation : 1/5

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(url="http://"http://www.geocities.com/shades_shipyard")Shade's Shipyard(/url), the source for your ship needs.

OOC:Esponer, I'm not sure how good your beams are, but unless your ships have a heckload of turning, or the turrets are verrrrrrrrrry acurate, my Latchers would be faster. Speed is the Shar' Naddas speciality.
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About 400,000 ships from Valenna and the Shar' Nadda space jumped into the Esurus system, a ways in from the edge. An absolutley huge barrage of Hyperplasma was launched, smashing into all enemy ships. This attack was pitiful against shields, but it did clog up the viewports because there was so much plasma residue. By the time any ship could see, the almost equally huge amount of Sunflash missiles was on top of it. Several ships, however, had dodged the first barrage of plasma and were attacking the fleet. This didn't really matter, because thousands of Latchers and Hydra were on the escaped ship in a flash. The Shar' Nadda made extra sure that they payed attention to all ships in the system, and didn't ignore one of them.

Remaining fleet in Esurus=370,000
(If anyones wondering why there are less loses, the Shar' Nadda have learned their enemy better. Anything would do that.)

All ships in the Esuras system jumped back to Valenna once the system and planets were secure.
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Adrenaline glands=2 posts
All systems that were listed are colonised
Long range plasma=8 posts

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"I'm gonna drop you like Third Period French!"
"Were in Barney.... Barney Rubble.. TROUBLE!"
-Ocean's 11

A servant brought a short printout to the Tribunal Chamber, where it was taken by the Supreme Arbiter Kai'asi. The message read;

The Dionysos Warstation is now complete, and will be supplied with a fleet of 20,000 Vaesk warships. May The Sun Shine Well Upon You, Supreme Arbiter!

Kai'asi smiled, and turned back to Ambassador Thunder.

The Miranu vessels, shortly behind the Azdgari ships, were directed by regular updates from the relay beacons to the Lavrii system, where a message was transmitted.

(message to: Miranu Diplomatic Vessel, Azdgari Diplomatic Vessel)
(message fr: Lavrii Union)
(message re: Landing)
We are glad to see that representatives of both your governments have arrived. Please wait for Lavrii TransPods to ferry you the the Citadel of the Tribunal of the Lavrii Union, and we ask you to please leave all non-ceremonial weaponry behind.
May The Sun Shine Well Upon You, friends!
(message ends)

Polaron Scatter Gun : 3/8
Dionysos Warstation : 0/5 complete

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(url="http://"http://www.geocities.com/shades_shipyard")Shade's Shipyard(/url), the source for your ship needs.

"Thanks for the kind welcome, Supreme Arbiter Kai'asi," Thunder said. "I too hope these talks will begin an era of coorperation between our races. It is an honor and a pleasure to open diplomatic talks with your people. I'm not sure exactly where to begin, but I have been granted permission to make commercial and technological trades between our races, and I've been provided with an extensive library of information on Kayan technology and society compiled by the Prime Minister himself, and I feel I'm well prepared to speak on whatever topic you desire. So, what would you like for us to discuss?"

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Kayan Construciton Update:
Colonization of Centaur - 6 posts, 1 remaining
Proton-Matrix Retrofitting - 8 posts, 3 remaining (40% 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"

(This message has been edited by Thunder (edited 05-31-2002).)

T.R.S.A. Dangerous, Korellian II

-The amount of communications over the border worlds of Sheagi have increased in variety. We should suspect that the AIR are not the only ones in these systems. Send two more divisions to the Four Arms and Sheagi, they ought not to invade our Teh’Rak territory. Has Parliament Hill approved the plan?

-Yes Sir Psack, everything will be set to run smoothly without anyone noticing.

-This is great, I shall promote you when we will pass by Parliament next time, the letter has been sent.

-Thank you Sir. Do you still want us to head for Korellian.

-Absolutely.

-Send my last message again, and add what we have decided.

Akrion III

The Storm torpedo launcher can be fitted in any ship that can support missile launchers. The Lion Spear will have a Storm torpedo tube with ten ammo to its Typhoon missiles, while the Battleship will be equipped with this new ordinance and twenty torpedoes. The Dragon’s missile ordinance is replaced with two Storm Launchers and thirty munitions. The rest of the T.R.S.A. stays the same. The adjusted statistic will be implemented soon to the data base.

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Message to the Akrahd Valanor Clan

The Akrahd Teh’Rak Clan has been waiting in Outpost Nil'Syria for the past week and a half with no sign of secession of the outpost nor a communication from your side. I reiterate my demand for the last time:

All Valanor ships and military personnel and equipment are requested to leave the system in forty-eight hours from present lecture of this message. After, Outpost Nil’Syria will become a trade link between our two Clans under permanent and tight Teh’Rak T.S.R.A..

As a final warning, the one hundred Lions Spears are requested to stay valiantly in Outpost Nil’Syria until the secession of it or an attack from your side.

Act soon or we will act.

A message from the Akrahd Teh’Rak Clan

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Teh’Rak Report

T.R.S.A.:
()Eigth Divisions in Korellian I, III, IV and plus one next post.
()Ten Divisions in Korellian II, add one next post.
(*)Ten Divisions in Sheagi, one more next post.

Projects:
()Construct the S-D-1 military space-dock: 4 posts left to build.
()Develop the Storm Torpedo, 2 more to implement in the T.R.S.A..

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

OOC: I had a long character-intrusive post written, but IE froze and I lost it.. here's the rebuttle.

The Azdgari diplomats above Lavrii wait for the cargo drones to shuttle them to the surface...

The Azdgari diplomats land on Horosk prime, and wonder around aimlessly, not wanting to ask for assistance...

Angien, once again without the watchful eye of Redchigh, sends a message to the Horosk battlefleet while Kace is on break.
Message to: Horosk Battalion
From: Angien, Azdgari Raiders
We welcome the assistance. The invasion will not stop at Sheaghi...
End

1/3 of the fleets are called from many core worlds, en-route to a system several jumps from Sheaghi.

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Research and Development
1. Defensive Carrier Outfitting
ETA- 3 posts (outfitting time, no Research required.)(/b) **Advancement- Positive. **

2. Kamikaze Azdara development
ETA: 2 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)

Prime Minister Kyala sat anxiously through a military corps breifing, one which brought him good news and bad. The good news: the colony on Centuar was complete, and the cities of the colony contained over two million eager settlers. The mining operation was also up and running, providing a valuable source of metal ores and liquid-crystalline compounds. Normally this would have been cause for celebration, but spirits were dampened by the bad news. Reports indicated that the Teh'Rak had not backed down from their occupation of the Sheagi system, and most of the military corps officers were of the opinion that the Azdgari would probably not back down either, since the system was rightfully theirs. More and more it seemed like the inevitable solution would be armed conflict.

"If it must end in conflict," Kyala thought to himself as he walked back to his office, "then we are obligated to help our allies the Azdgari. Perhaps by helping them defend their colonies in Var'Neth and Sheago we can discourage the Akrahd Teh'Rak from further incursions into Azdgari space. Perhaps we may be able to help the Azdgari protect their rightful space and promote peace at the same time." With this in mind, Kyala drafted a message to the Azdgari.

*** Message to the Azdgari ***
Point of origin - Prime Minister's Office - New Kayia - Galactica

We realize that your conflict with the Teh'Rak may likely end in armed conflict, as they seem unwilling to return to you the system that is rightfully yours. Though my people would never allow me to send ships into an offensive against the Akrahd at this time, we have ships ready and waiting to help defend your colonies on Var'Neth and Sheago if you require our assistance. Hopefully this will discourage further Teh'Rak attacks and help to keep your territory safe while you do what is needed to reclaim the Sheagi system, which is your rightful territory. I hope that we can find a scenerio that ends in peace, but we will stand beside you even in conflict.

-Prime Minister Kyala of the Kayan Alliance
Message Ends

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Kayan Construction Update:
Colonization of Centaur - Completed (took 6 posts)
Proton-Matrix Retrofitting - 8 posts, 2 remaining

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(edited to fix typoes and UBB code)

"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 05-31-2002).)

NRPG: Red, they're called TransPods, not cargo drones!

RPG:
The TransPods ferried the Azdgari and Miranu diplomats down to the diplomatic landing pad at the Citadel, where the same short Lavrii who had greeted Thunder ushered them into the Tribunal Chamber.
"Greetings, Miranu friends, Azdgari friends. I welcome you to the Tribunal of the Arbiters of the Lavrii Union. Please, be seated." Kai'asi said. the diplomats took their seats.
"Firstly, I wish good health upon you all. Secondly, for the benefit of our Miranu, Azdgari and Kayan friends, I will inform you of the function of the Kaivrii." Kai'asi took a breath. "In your tounges it would mean something similar to "speaking staff" or "rod of office" perhaps. The Kaivrii is used to control who speaks during Tribunal meetings; the Arbiter, or Ambassador, holding the Kaivrii may speak, and that individual alone. Any individual may request the Kaivrii by making a discreet indication, or by using the button on the chairs provided. Thankyou.
This Tribunal of the Arbiters of the Lavrii Union and the Ambassadors of our honoured brother races is declared open, Supreme Arbiter Kai'asi presiding. May The Sun Shine Well Upon You all.
The Lavrii Union has called the Ambassadors of our friends the Miranu, Azdgari and Kayans here to discuss matters of trade and technology. The Lavrii Union would be delighted to open trade negotiations with any of you, and we especially need better technology. Our own technology, while ingenious, is much weaker than that of other factions, such as the hated Akrahd."
There was the sound of five hundred Lavrii uttering the ritual curse in unison.
"Now I have stated the aims of the Lavrii, please, friends, tell us of your own desires for the outcome."

Polaron Scatter Gun : 2/8

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(url="http://"http://www.geocities.com/shades_shipyard")Shade's Shipyard(/url), the source for your ship needs.

Carnotaur, before I post again, How big are your fleets, and how big a fleet do I have to work with (I never got the Rarkyl numbers.)?

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Korellian

Commander Tautau Moin was ready to apply the plan and to continue the Great Expansion. With his five divisions from Asor, he was heading for Caple to capture the Pirate system that had increased its action against the Clan even after an attempt to conciliate our two nations.

-Gentlemen, please start up these engines and make sure to do some damage to these damned Pirates. Lets go!

Caple

The five division were equipped with the new Storm torpedo. Using the three-three-line formation, the five divisions formed a wall, and a resulting barrage of Storm torpedoes Hail, Typhoon and Hurricane missiles. The four types of ordinance did a lot of damage. The slower torpedo hit from far away the pirate warships as they send their ordinance. Their slow reaction time resulted from a state of surprise. Packs of fighters were obliterated long before they could shot at any of the larger Teh’Rak ships, by the fast and medium range Hail missiles. Still, they did a lot of damage because of their manoeuvrability and high velocity. The Missile Boats were able to take down a few of them, so did the Teh’Rak fighters. Then, the warships of the two sides met and the results were blistering ones. The thorium particle beams of the Dragons and the Defilers’ heavy thoron turrets and their two anti-matter beams melt the Pirate cruisers and frigates. The battleships devastated their enemies.

Battle of Caple between the Home Pirates and the Visitors Akrahd Teh’Rak Clan

Pirates :

-˝ of their fleet is destroyed, mostly of the effect of surprise and the better training of the Teh’Rak Clan.
-˝ damage from serious to paint scratches.

Akrahd Teh‘Rak Clan :

-700/4500 Teh’Rak fighters destroyed, 1300 damaged, 2500 fine.
-700/3500 Missile Boats destroyed, 1000 damaged, 180 fine.
-450/2250 Dragons destroyed, 900 damaged, 900 okay.
-400/2250 Lion Spears destroyed, 850 damaged, 1000 alright.
-425/2250 Desecrators destroyed, 800 damaged, 1025 in good order.
-375/2250 Defilers destroyed, 825 damaged, 1050 fine.
-250/1500 Necromancers knocked out, 500 damaged, 750 nice.
-50/800 Tearer battleships destroyed, 300 damaged, 450 fine.

The battle continues to rage...

Parliament Hill, Teh‘Rak

The proposition for an increase of the border security had been approved: one division from each of the Heart systems would be sent to Asor, Bonarr, Derchul, Tromosh II.

Secret Official Storm Torpedo Report (!)

-Speed: 650.
-Manoeuvrability: extremely good on all axis
-Acceleration (before hitting target): magisterial.
-Range: 1300
-Reload: 180
-Shield damage (impact, secondary): 275/250
-Armour damage:275/250

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Teh’Rak Report

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

Projects:
()Construct the S-D-1 military space-dock: 3 posts left to build.
()Develop the Storm Torpedo, 1 more to equip the T.R.S.A..

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Could RMA, Thunder and Redchigh, Espona post their naval specifications for I want to know the classes of ships I might face in the future. However, the Kayan and Horosk are still unknown or grey area of knowledge for the Teh‘Rak.

Thank you

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

After Supreme Arbiter Kai'asi had concluded his statement, Thunder discreetly requested the Kaivrii. Once he had gotten it, he spoke. "We of the Kayan Alliance will welcome trade, both in commerce and technology, with the Lavrii Union. We are not a offensive superpower, but we do excel at science and defense, and what technology we do have we are, for the most part, willing to trade. We wish to help the Lavrii defend themselves against the Akrahd, for the Akrahd have a disturbing tendancy toward violence and strife. Our aim is to promote peace and harmony, and to make the galaxy a better place for all its citizens. Though we have had little contact until now, we regard the Lavrii as a kind and mostly peaceful race, and it is my prediction and sincere hope that our socities will become good friends."

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( OOC to Ne Demord Jamais: Here is the information you requested about Kayan ships and fleets. And though you probably don't know this yet in character, one thing that will certainly come up is this: The Kayans will not attack you unless you attack them first.

Kayan ships: (Some ships still use turbophase cannons, but those are being replace with Proton-Matrix weapons)
Firefly - 800 speed, 900 accel. 52 shields, 3 armor. Weaponry - 2 Proton-Matrix cannons, 1 stalker launcher w/ 50 stalker missiles
Arada - 500 speed, 650 accel. 120 shields, 5 armor. Weaponry - 4 Proton-Matrix cannons, 2 stalker launchers w/ 50 stalker missiles, 1SAI launcher w/ 30 SAI Modules
Lazira - 350 speed, 450 accel. 350 shields, 15 armor. Weaponry - 2 Proton-Matrix turrets, 1 Tachyonic Pulse Emitters, 1 Defense System w/ 20 Enhanced Defense Pods, 2 SAI launchers w/ 50 SAI modules
Gunship - 290 speed, 400 accel. 550 shields, 15 armor. Weaponry - 2 Proton-Matrix turrets, 2 tachyon pulse emitters, 2 Defense Systems w/ 40 Enhanced Defense Pods, 2 SAI launchers w/ 75 SAI modules, 1 Firefly hangar w/ 5 fireflies
Hive Class Carrier - 250 speed, 350 accel. 1500 shields, 25 armor. Weaponry - 2 Proton-Matrix turrets, 3 stalker missile launchers w/ 500 stalker missiles, 10 Firefly hangars w/ 50 Fireflies
Defense Drone - 10 speed, 5 accel, (360°/sec turning). Immobile and incapable of hyperspace travel. 600 shields, 5 armor. Weaponry - 3 Proton-Matrix turrets, 2 tachyon pulse emitters, 3 stalker missile launchers w/ 300 stalker missiles, 1 SAI launcher w/ 50 SAI modules, 2 Defense systems w/ 100 enhanced defense pods

General note - Kayan ships don't use brute force to win, but rather agility, speed, and maneuverability, swarming and strafing their opponents.

Kayan weapons:
Proton-Matrix cannon/turret (Acquired from Horosk in a technology trade): 40 shield damage, 15 armor damage. Reload of Phase cannon.
Tachyonic Pulse Emitter: 50 shield damage, 10 armor damage. Reload rate gives about 1.2 shots per second.
Stalker Missile: 75 shield damage, 45 armor damage. 1500 speed. Reload of 1 shot every 2 seconds. Very lightweight (50kg. each).
Enhanced Defense Pod: 400 shield damage, 250 armor damage. Like the defense pod in EVO, cannot harm ships that fired it.
SAI Module (Acquired from Strand League in a technology trade): I don't know the exact figures, but I'd guess something like 180/90 shield/1armor damage.

Kayans have about 675,000 ships available to them.
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Kayan Construction Update:
Proton-Matrix Retrofitting - 8 posts, 1 remaining. (80% of ships now retrofitted)

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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 05-31-2002).)