Saga of the Guild: Chapter 28
Mira
This session of the Miranu High Council has begun. Supreme Admiral Sunrunner will now make a report regarding the recent acquisition of territory in Nova Sector. Admiral?
Supreme Admiral Sunrunner approached the main speaker podium in the flowing black robes of the Miranu fleet. He skillfully balanced his report on the podium and flipped to the appropriate section. Looking around the council chamber and into every high councilors eyes, Shek Sunrunner tapped his left temple once and spoke.
The Directorates of Ersadt, Threefrog, Innirian, and Ragni are now officially recognized as members of the Miranu Star League. These systems have already elected high councilors. Our constitutions on these worlds stipulate that each of these directorates high councilors will be Igadzra citizens for the first year these systems are being incorporated into the Star League, as a sign of trust and good will towards our comrades, the Igadzra of Nova Sector. The admiral turned towards the door. Councilors?
Four Igadzra marched into the high council meeting hall wearing the flowing robes of the Star League; theirs were a blend of red, yellow, and orange to signify the colors of the Igadzra citizenry that they represented. Each stood behind an empty seat subtly placed around the table by Trademaster Dah earlier that day. Each Igadzra High Councilor introduced himself before seating himself.
I am called Gendale bar Kortak. I represent the free people of Ragni. The burly Igadzra seated himself next to High Councilor Imir with graceful poise.
And I am called Yundele bar Gatrac, representative of the Directorate of Lapsin.
Jovule Hark of the Fleet Directorate of Innor.
I am known as Kilane Milave, and I am present on behalf of the citizens of Outpost Vargien.
Each Miranu High Councilor greeted their Igadzran colleagues warmly and with genuine friendship. Soon, after all present had satisfied their curiosities about one another, the meeting resumed, and Admiral Sunrunner made his formal report.
The Miranu Defense Fleet moved swiftly in the strike on Ersadt, he began with a nod towards the Igadzra from the system of that name. We found a decimated force, and concluded the Zidagar had recently staged an abortive raid there. However, we encountered a strong passive defense in the form of a minefield. Could one of my Igadzra colleagues explain the usage of these devices?
High Councilor Kilane stood and faced the council. The minefield of which you speak would have been found in every system you encountered. I must assume you found a way of countering their mechanisms. The mines themselves are known as berserker mines, and utilize a mechanism which latches onto the offending ship, drains its shields, then explodes to rend its armor. The Igadzra military was armed with a missile variety as well, although the missile was somewhat weaker, if my memory is any guide. Admiral Sunrunner nodded his approval. The Igadzra bowed and seated himself to understand the military exploits of his new people.
Using the photonic weaponry of our Conclave allies, we managed to pacify the defenses with ease, although we did incur substantial losses from our initial engagement with the minefield. Our cloaking devices saved us from disaster, and with the new ramscoops, our forces will be even more deadly. Our ground troops moved under cover of Osiris fighters, and eventually took the station.
We then moved onwards to Threefrog and Innirian, and fired the EM Spike weapon in retaliation for the theft of our repulsor and tractor beam technology. He looked towards Researcher Lelos Somm. High Councilor Somms sabotage led the Igadzra military to duplicate the flaw in every ship they equipped with the weapon, and we needed only to send the signal at the proper time to ensure our fleets safety in the remaining engagements. Thus, when we encountered Innor and Lapsin, there was no spatial defense force for us to contend with, for even the berserker mines had been built with the rigged beams. Even now, a force of captured Igadzra vessels, designated Task Force Shova, is being assembled and repaired in Innirian. We were not able to capture all the Igadzra vessels there, as some of the ships had been too heavily damaged by the EM Spikes circuit-frying capabilities to be of any use to the Star League. Those ships will be cannibalized into speeding the process of constructing planet-based photonic defenses.
The Igadzra present turned towards each other and mouthed their awe in the thoroughness in such a tactic. Even in defeat, the Igadza could appreciate a good military tactic. They then turned their attention back to the meeting.
We only realized later that the whole of the Igadzra military had been gathering for a last effort in Igadzra. When we fired the EM Spike, we disabled their entire defense force just as the Azdgari most needed it. We inadvertently have divided the whole of the Igadzra Empire between the Azgari, the Miranu, and the southern Igadzra remnant, which seems to be under military rule by the Strandless Redemption League at the moment. Thus, we are now in a situation where the galactic map has to be redrawn. I have assurances from my commanders that High Councilor Neve Ashak is acting as Negotiator General for the Star League in a summit at Xix. He is bringing with him delegates from Nova Sector. The Novae Directorates are sending a Miranu and an Igadzra from each world, is this not so?
All four Igadzra High Councilors voiced affirmatives. The admiral was satisfied. Very well then. The Miranu Defense Fleet is now taking up an agenda of solidifying our fleets along the borders and maintaining peaceful relationships wherever possible for the duration of this defensive operation. While the fleet is engaged in this operation, we expect the Researcher to provide us some tangible evidence of the Eden colonys value, and the summit to prove productive in assuring us our defensive sovereignty over the Star League and all its systems. The Supreme Admiral bowed, then asked the trademaster his leave to begin work on the defense of the Star League. Corzun Dah nodded, and the admiral left.
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Xix
A Negotiator -class Miranu courier rippled out of hyperspace and broke against the rocks of real-space with a soundless scream of engines. Suddenly, it disappeared from normal visual perception and standard spatial sensors. The cloaked Miranu ship moved closer to the center of the system. It approached the Conclave vessel already there, and hailed the Miranus South Tip allies.
(Transmission encoding (Encryption Level Theta)
-Recipients: South Tip Conclave Warship
-Source: Negotiator General Neve Ashak, Delegates from Innirian, Ersadt, Threefrog, Ragni, Miranu Star League
We arrive today to join the peace summit. The Miranu are here in the interest of (1) defending our borders, (2) consolidating our recent acquisitions, (3) establishing peaceful/profitable economic contact with any more civilizations participating in the summit, and (4) maintaining peace and stability in the region formerly known as the Igadzra Empire. We wish to express our willingness in resolving any disputes caused by the recent military actions in the region, and will support our Conclave allies in any decision they make. The Miranu are also willing to allow unarmed, peaceful observers from all governments attending to inspect the recent worlds who have joined the Miranu Star League. We guarantee nothing untoward is happening there.
In Friendship,
Neve Ashak
End Transmission)
The courier de-cloaked, and received clearance from the Conclave to land in the main hanger bay of the warship. The Miranu then docked with the Conclave warship and the Miranu delegation joined the Conclave in the main conference room.
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Innirian, Ragni, Threefrog, Ersadt
Miranu Information Datalinks Update:
The Miranu Star League welcomes the people of Nova Sector as friends and comrades. As such, the Miranu will be building new housing complexes and cities for the Igadzra and Miranu people to live together in peace and prosperity within their walls. These villas will focus on the joint development of new economic theory and domestic research, such as better healthcare geared towards both Miranu physiology and that of the Igadzra. Foci will also include libraries and commercial recreation centers. However, other ventures will include, out of necessity, the construction of planet-based defensive constructs. These will entail the construction of Eliminator batteries across the planet oir station in a grid that allows five Eliminators to cover every sector of the planet at all times.
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Star League Construction Guild Report:
Constructed/Built/Completed: 7 MH Freighters, 12 M Freighters, 10 Sokars, 25 Ras patrolling Zeldair.
With the completion of many major projects and research, the Station Pybin Research Directorate and the Event Horizon installation have turned their scopes on new prospects.
Event Horizon:
Project: APOPHIS Strategic Weapon Prototype: Incorporating the recent developments of sub-spatial cloaking and antimatter explosives, the Antimatter Payload Oscillation Phase Heavy Inter-dimensional Stealth Strategic Weapon carries only extensive fuel tanks and a significant antimatter payload. Due to its purpose as a strategic weapon, the APOPHIS weighs 100 tons. (Begun: 12/18/02) (End: 12/22/02) (Production of 2 per RTD after completion of prototype)
(Once the APOPHIS project is finished the following will occur):
Project: Osmium Novae: Extensive construction facilities over F-25 to evolve a nebula patrol force. It will facilitate the construction of 1 Sokar Carrier, 3 Ra Gunships, and 4 Osiris Fighters per RTD. Photonic batteries will also be installed across the Star League in a grid pattern as being done on the worlds of Nova Sector. (Begun: 12/22/02) (End: 12/27/02)
Research: Nanotechnology: The Miranu, having satisfied the antimatter desires of the military, have turned to investigating the uses of infinitesimally small robots known as nanites. The Miranu are considering implementing these microscopic mechanicals in weapons, and are also most curious as to its feasibility as an exotic armor plating. The following will be complete when Nanotechnology is finished. (Note: This is a long term project to occur while I am in my interim period without the capability to post.)
(Begun: 12/18/02) (End: 12/27/02)
The following are part of the Nanotechnology project, and will be available to the Miranu Defense Fleet with the completion of the research.
Miranu NanoArmor: an extremely durable form of plating, NanoArmor is capable of repairing itself through the process of equal matter conversion. Although this is not an instantaneous process by a long shot, the armor itself provides a substantial boost to ship life, and its self-repairing abilities are an added plus. (50 tons)
Nano Weaponry: Miranu weapons researchers have theorized the possibility of weapons capable of attaching to a ships protective armor and consuming the armor while converting it into more armor-consumers, thus allowing for an exponential rate of destruction regarding the targets armors integrity. A nanite cloud attaches to the target vessel and starts chewing through the armor, slowly making more nanites to eat away the armor. Several rounds of nanite clouds to complement the original round can fully breach enemy armor by speeding the process immeasurably.
Nanite Cannon: The nanite cannon fires magnetically accelerated pellets, which explode upon impact into nanite clouds. It is, however, very heavy and has a slow reload rate. (10 tons)
Swivel Nanite Cannon: A nanite cannon mounted on a 360° swivel, it lacks the armor of a turret for the sake of lower weight. It fires nanite pellets at twice the rate of a standard nanite cannon. (15 tons)
Station Pybin Research Directorate:
Project: Chulak Shipyard: A shipyard being built for some time now, Chulak will construct 1 APOPHIS strategic weapon per RTD. (Begn: 12/18/02) (End: 12/22/02) (OOC: note, all the previous stuff about galactic eyes has been postponed and replaced with this.)
(Project to begin on 12/22/02 once the Chulak is finished): The Miranu have opted to build their own Galactic Eyes, modeled after the Conclave version already in place, in Zanat and in Nadej. This will take quite some time, but the Miranu High Council feel that keeping its watch on The Rock is imperative for the current times.
(Begun: 12/22/02) (End: 12/27/02)
Research: Miranu Jammer: The Miranu military has decided that since it possesses countermeasure systems, it should proceed to make this an advantage exclusive to the Miranu forces. The Miranu Jammer will be capable of blocking all enemy communications when deployed. It can also scramble enemy countermeasure systems to some extent.
(Begun: 12/18/02) (End: 12/27/02)
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Fleet Positions
305 Ra Gunships (Count: 305)
125 Sokar Carriers (Count: 125)
404 Miranu Heavy Freighters (Count: 404)
644 Miranu Freighters (Count: 644)
Station Pybin (Priat System)
25 Miranu Heavy Freighters
38 Miranu Freighters
Kirrim Prime (Kirrim System)
30 Miranu Heavy Freighters
48 Miranu Freighters
Munb (Dewe System)
10 Ra Gunships (With NPD on board)
30 Miranu Heavy Freighters
47 Miranu Freighters
<<Ji Nebula/F-25>>
10 Ra Gunships
<<Hrekka/The Door>>
3 Ra Gunships
3 Sokar Carriers
Zeldra (Zeldair System
25 Ra Gunships
18 Sokar Carriers
32 Miranu Heavy Freighters
49 Miranu Freighters
Fuelling Post 12 (Eiribi System)
20 Ra Gunships
8 Sokar Carriers
25 Miranu Heavy Freighters
37 Miranu Freighters
New Mira (Nadej System)
38 Ra Gunships
15 Sokar Carriers
25 Miranu Heavy Freighters
37 Miranu Freighters
Tmidran (Tmidor System)
25 Ra Gunships
10 Sokar Carriers
29 Miranu Heavy Freighters
47 Miranu Freighters
Kitrak (Kitrak System)
24 Miranu Heavy Freighters
37 Miranu Freighters
Poch (Zimla System)
17 Ra Gunships
7 Sokar Carriers
29 Miranu Heavy Freighters
47 Miranu Freighters
Zanati Refinery (Zanat System)
20 Ra Gunships
8 Sokar Carriers
34 Miranu Heavy Freighters
57 Miranu Freighters
Mira (Mirava System)
1 Ra Gunship (Somm)
27 Miranu Heavy Freighters
49 Miranu Freighters
Leiton (Leita System)
29 Miranu Heavy Freighters
47 Miranu Freighters
Blaga (Blaga System)
28 Ra Gunships
17 Sokar Carriers
30 Miranu Heavy Freighters
47 Miranu Freighters
Himgro (Himgro System)
20 Ra Gunships
8 Sokar Carriers
30 Miranu Heavy Freighters
47 Miranu Freighters
Outpost Vargien (Ersadt System)
20 Ra Gunships
8 Sokar Carriers
5 Miranu Heavy Freighters
10 Miranu Freighters
Innor (Innirian System)
23 Ra Gunships
8 Sokar Carriers
Lapsin (Threefrog System)
22 Ra Gunships
7 Sokar Carriers
Ragni (Ragni System)
23 Ra Gunships
8 Sokar Carriers
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Cogito Ergo Cogito
United we stand, so I wandered off and got me a chair.
(This message has been edited by Solel (edited 12-21-2002).)
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