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Post by Commander Of Games on Oct 26, 2014 21:42:18 GMT -6
[-Research-] Advanced Strikecraft Engine: 6/30 Resupply Platforms: 6/15
[-Construction-] Monument-class Constructor: 3/4x5 Shipyard: 3/30x5
Tazr leaned forward. "And just what would that reminder be?" He asked, accusatively.
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Post by Pierre Bezukhov on Oct 26, 2014 21:44:32 GMT -6
==Bashmeli's Hive== =Ringworld of Gilmar=
The Hive would finally open up and give off several LIDAR pings into the system to find out what was going on. Their systems would be rather primitive and blocked by the ring, but hopefully would give an idea of just all who was in the system.
(Construction: HSC MKI: 7/10) (Research: Point Deflectors: 8/15, Pseudo-AI: 8/15) (Research Queue: Shield Emitter: 1/26, Light-Rider Prototype: 1/45, Slipstream Model: 1/60, Slipstream Prototype: 1/70)
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Post by Commander Of Games on Oct 26, 2014 21:46:53 GMT -6
[-Research-] Advanced Strikecraft Engine: 7/30 Resupply Platforms: 7/15
[-Construction-] Monument-class Constructor: Complete! Shipyard: 4/30x5
"Captain, I have detected what seems to be some kind of LIDAR, coming from the ringworld." Yeean said. "Trace its origin. When you find that, start beaming subspace and radio messages in its general area. Hopefully whoever is down there will pick it up." Tazr replied. He had muted the channel before he spoke.
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Post by conmann35 on Oct 26, 2014 21:48:01 GMT -6
TECH Resupply Platforms: 11/15
Basic EMP Hardening: 11/20 TECH
CONSTRUCTION Mespara-class Colony Frigates: 3/14x5
Tarus Emerius.
Telaya proved more than useful enough to get back into orbit proper. The relatively short trip would leave us at the cluster of shipyards which was presently manufacturing the colony ships that were planned. Thus my administrative duties resumed, although for a different cause than my own, a much more common cause, as the Emperor would probably put it.
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Post by Chonicler on Oct 26, 2014 21:49:10 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the D-374 Terminator]
"That really depends on how difficult it is to retrieve our ship." Shurik says, still angry, but somehow he was able to control it, "If they just hand it over, then we will probably leave, if not, and if they attack us, we will have to retaliate. However, considering that they have thus far refused to return our vessel, it is very likely that a fire-fight will ensue." In his earpiece, the communications officer reported that the C-249s had picked up an LIDAR signal from the ringworld, they were pinpointing its Origin now.
[-Construction-]
C-492 Artan-Class Cruiser: 34/35 2x
[-Research-]
Gen III Fusion Reactors: 35/35 Completed Gen II Railguns: 16/20 Basic Artificial Intelligence: 1/20
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Post by Commander Of Games on Oct 26, 2014 21:51:24 GMT -6
[-Research-] Advanced Strikecraft Engine: 8/30 Resupply Platforms: 8/15
[-Construction-] Shipyard: 5/30x5
"So once you have the ship, you will leave either way?" Tazr asked.
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Post by Pierre Bezukhov on Oct 26, 2014 21:53:34 GMT -6
==Bashmeli's Hive== =Ringworld of Gilmar=
The Hive would send out a message with the Corvette's messaging system. "The intruders return. Why do you insist upon trespassing in our space? We confiscated your ship and punished its workers as a warning. Why do you refuse to leave us?"
(Construction: HSC MKI: 8/10) (Research: Point Deflectors: 9/15, Pseudo-AI: 9/15) (Research Queue: Shield Emitter: 1/26, Light-Rider Prototype: 1/45, Slipstream Model: 1/60, Slipstream Prototype: 1/70)
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Post by Chonicler on Oct 26, 2014 21:55:02 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the D-374 Terminator]
"Yes," Shurik replied, "we don't want to destroy another race, even if they did attack us, we merely want our ship back." In the ear piece the communications officer reported that they had received word from Juntal that the 2 C-492 Cruisers were finished, they were going to remain in IAR space however, after the destroyer arrived, there would be no more backup. Also, they had received a message from the Discovery, Shurik muted the communications long enough to tell the communications officer to send a reply stating that the men that were killed are not workers but living people and that they were here for their ship.
[-Construction-]
C-492 Artan-Class Cruiser: 35/35 2x Completed
[-Research-]
Gen II Railguns: 17/20 Basic Artificial Intelligence: 2/20
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Post by conmann35 on Oct 26, 2014 21:55:17 GMT -6
TECH Resupply Platforms: 12/15
Basic EMP Hardening: 12/20 TECH
CONSTRUCTION Mespara-class Colony Frigates: 4/14x5
Tarus Emerius.
Eager, though, to leave the bureaucratic life behind once more, I sought out to use my contacts to avoid it. The Krava League was equally eager to find even more systems worthy of colonial attention... since this was their project I was able to use them and convince them the importance that I be used for my "talent" of leading expeditions and leaving my own dependents to do all the slugging. So after that was arranged...
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Post by Commander Of Games on Oct 26, 2014 22:03:54 GMT -6
[-Research-] Advanced Strikecraft Engine: 9/30 Resupply Platforms: 9/15
[-Construction-] Shipyard: 6/30x5
"Right." Tazr said, almost mockingly. "Captain, we have traced the source of the LIDAR pulses." Yeean reported. "Good. Send them a message in the Arthan language. If they have the ship, they should be able to translate it. Transmit it on all radio frequencies, as well as subspace." Tazr ordered. He didn't mute the transmission this time.
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Post by Chonicler on Oct 26, 2014 22:09:23 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the D-374 Terminator]
Shurik was liking this Tazr less and less, he wished he could destroy the aliens that had killed his brother, but his orders had been clear, retrieve the corvette and return to IAR space, the battle plan had been a worst case scenario, and for awhile it looked like it would be needed, it still would if they didn't return the ship. The communications officer informed him that the location of the signal had been determined, several corvettes were near the position now.
[-Construction-]
N/A
[-Research-]
Gen II Railguns: 18/20 Basic Artificial Intelligence: 3/20
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Post by conmann35 on Oct 26, 2014 22:11:01 GMT -6
TECH
Resupply Platforms: 13/15
Basic EMP Hardening: 13/20
TECH
CONSTRUCTION
Mespara-class Colony Frigates: 5/14x5
Tarus Emerius.
... and back into the void we lucky band of explorers went. The hyperspatial coordinates of three more systems near our claims and Horra itself had been derived and prepared for us. We set a course for the first of the three, ready to begin a much longer and testing journey, one that would evaluate our own equipment as much as we were evaluating space itself.
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Post by Commander Of Games on Oct 26, 2014 22:14:05 GMT -6
[-Research-] Advanced Strikecraft Engine: 10/30 Resupply Platforms: 10/15
[-Construction-] Shipyard: 7/30x5
"Admiral Shurik. Remove your vessels from the vicinity of the signal's source immediately." Tazr said, anger rising in his voice. "If your ships so much as point their guns in the general direction of the settlement, I will destroy them. We are attempting to establish peaceful contact with the aliens. Perhaps we, who are not so aggressive, will be able to negotiate something that does not involve you attacking the helpless." Tazr said. It was fairly easy to deduce that they were helpless. Why else would they steal such a pathetic ship? The corvettes mounted about two railguns and one coil cannon. Their shield technology was primitive. Tazr had no doubt that the Justice alone could wipe out their entire force, if it came to that. He kind of hoped it would.
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Post by Chonicler on Oct 26, 2014 22:17:38 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the D-374 Terminator]
Shurik fumed silently, but he knew that he couldn't take on these ships, the scans had indicated that they were superior in weaponry and defenses, "We were merely confirming the location," Shurik said, how he was managing to contain his anger he had no idea, "we are waiting for a response from their recent communication." He nodded to the communications officer who informed the corvettes to back off, the C-249s retreated to a respectful distance.
[-Construction-]
N/A
[-Research-]
Gen II Railguns: 19/20 Basic Artificial Intelligence: 4/20
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Post by Pierre Bezukhov on Oct 26, 2014 22:19:55 GMT -6
==Bashmeli's Hive== =Ringworld of Gilmar=
The Corvette would be crewed and sent back out of the atmosphere. Its vertical drives would take it out quickly and it would be in a solar orbit within minutes. It would adjust its orbit and enter FTL, bringing itself to the other side of the Ringworld and adjust its orbit again through copious amounts of FTL repoisitioning. It would receive the transmission of files from the Union and put them into their own translators. Sending out a hail in all languages they would say. "More trespassers. Why do so many aliens seek our system?"
(Construction: HSC MKI: 9/10) (Research: Point Deflectors: 10/15, Pseudo-AI: 10/15) (Research Queue: Shield Emitter: 1/26, Light-Rider Prototype: 1/45, Slipstream Model: 1/60, Slipstream Prototype: 1/70)
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Post by Commander Of Games on Oct 26, 2014 22:25:25 GMT -6
[-Research-] Advanced Strikecraft Engine: 11/30 Resupply Platforms: 11/15
[-Construction-] Shipyard: 8/30x5
"Ah, it seems the aliens have decided to talk. It was fun speaking to you, Admiral Shurik, but I have more important matters to attend to for now. We will talk later." Tazr said. He switched communication over to the Hive, sending a message to the Corvette. "Greetings. I am Captain Tazr-var Telak of the Union of Interstellar States. We greet you in peace and with open arms. Our intentions are not hostile. We are merely investigating the massive amount of FTL signatures coming from this system." Tazr said. "If you wish, we will leave, however I would not recommend that. These aliens - the "Arthans" - say you stole their ship. Regardless of whether or not that is the case, if you stole one of those pieces of shit I doubt you'll have the technology to be able to defend yourselves against their little armada. We, however, do." Tazr said. "I am bound by law to assist species in need. I have judged the Arthans to be... suspicious. They are unwilling to come to a diplomatic solution beyond 'give back the ship'." He said. "Say the word, and we will help you."
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Post by conmann35 on Oct 26, 2014 22:25:56 GMT -6
TECH
Resupply Platforms: 14/15
Basic EMP Hardening: 14/20
TECH
CONSTRUCTION
Mespara-class Colony Frigates: 6/14x5
Tarus Emerius.
Our journey began, thrusting us once more into the rather beautiful void of hyperspace, and onward to the frontier. When we did arrive in the first of our exploratory targets, we started making detailed experiments and scans, prospecting for riches and similar habitability to what we had found before. As exciting as this was seeming, it started getting slightly monotonous. I blame the person who thought only preserved food was good to keep in massive supply aboard a starship.
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Post by Chonicler on Oct 26, 2014 22:30:00 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the D-374 Terminator]
In his ear piece, the communications officer informed Shurik that the C-249 Discovery had left the planet's surface, it appeared that the aliens had modified it and scavenged some of its technology. Shurik however was becoming very concerned, if this new batch of aliens decided to attack, he'd have no choice but to retreat, there was no way that they could win a fight against them with what they had. He ordered the communications officer to inform the corvettes to retreat out of weapons range and return to the D-374 Terminator, also they were told to be ready to activate their shields and/or jump to FTL at a moments notice.
[-Construction-]
N/A
[-Research-]
Gen II Railguns: 20/20 Completed Basic Artificial Intelligence: 5/20 Basic Ship Automation: 1/20
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Post by Pierre Bezukhov on Oct 26, 2014 22:30:06 GMT -6
==Bashmeli's Hive== =Ringworld of Gilmar=
The Corvette, crewed by Workers, would reply back in text. "We brought them to our Hive and stormed their vessel as a warning to those who would trespass. This is our space. What do you want?"
Meanwhile the Hive's knock-off Corvette would be finished. The knowledge gained from building the vessel would allow them to construct another much faster, however it would still lack the shields that the captured vessel came with. Along with the FTL drive. It would be crewed and brought out with its more advanced weapons, staying near the Hive to attempt to block any vessels from reaching it.
(Construction: HSC MKI: 10/10, HSC MKI: 1/5) (Research: Point Deflectors: 11/15, Pseudo-AI: 11/15) (Research Queue: Shield Emitter: 1/26, Light-Rider Prototype: 1/45, Slipstream Model: 1/60, Slipstream Prototype: 1/70)
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Post by Commander Of Games on Oct 26, 2014 22:36:10 GMT -6
[-Research-] Advanced Strikecraft Engine: 12/30 Resupply Platforms: 12/15
[-Construction-] Shipyard: 9/30x5
Tazr didn't like to repeat himself, but perhaps it was lost in translation. "If you wish, we will leave, however I would not recommend that. These aliens - the "Arthans" - say you stole their ship. Regardless of whether or not that is the case, if you stole one of those pieces of shit I doubt you'll have the technology to be able to defend yourselves against their little armada. We, however, do." Tazr said. "I am bound by law to assist species in need. I have judged the Arthans to be... suspicious. They are unwilling to come to a diplomatic solution beyond 'give back the ship'." He said. "Say the word, and we will help you."
The Union's ships start to slowly move towards the Arthans, though not showing any hostile intent. They were already within a few thousand kilometers.
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Post by conmann35 on Oct 26, 2014 22:37:09 GMT -6
TECH
Resupply Platforms: 15/15 [COMPLETE -- TO BE LOGGED]
Basic EMP Hardening: 15/20
TECH CONSTRUCTION
Mespara-class Colony Frigates: 7/14x5
Tarus Emerius.
Our first expedition on this voyage had resulted in less than optimal results -- potential, but that which would require considerable work to exploit properly. The return would likely still be good, though. One surveying down and two more to go -- hopefully there'd be even better ahead.
The Principalities back home, meanwhile, had developed techniques permitting the deployment and usage of mobile resupply facilities for large scale ships. This research would be an important step in permitting the Principalities to develop some new crafts for industrial and other roles.
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Post by Pierre Bezukhov on Oct 26, 2014 22:41:20 GMT -6
==Bashmeli's Hive== =Ringworld of Gilmar=
"Yes... help... what want you for help? We do not like siege, help appreciated. Our ships not shit. Our ships have good guns." The corvette would hail back before entering hyperspace in order to move closer to the Union ships.
(Construction: HSC MKI: 2/5) (Research: Point Deflectors: 12/15, Pseudo-AI: 12/15) (Research Queue: Shield Emitter: 1/26, Light-Rider Prototype: 1/45, Slipstream Model: 1/60, Slipstream Prototype: 1/70)
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Post by Commander Of Games on Oct 26, 2014 22:42:53 GMT -6
[-Research-] Advanced Strikecraft Engine: 13/30 Resupply Platforms: 13/15
[-Construction-] Shipyard: 10/30x5
Tazr gave a slight chuckle. "I'm sure they are not. Anyway, we do not ask for anything material in return, merely that you attempt to be on friendly terms with us." He said.
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Post by Chonicler on Oct 26, 2014 22:48:17 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the D-374 Terminator]
Shurik glanced nervously at the radar, the stolen ship had moved closer to the Union vessels, all the corvettes had retreated to a safe distance except the one that was talking with the other aliens. This situation was getting out of hand very quickly, he had received orders from Astrila to retreat at any indication of any hostilities, the reinforcements had already been called back.
[-Construction-]
N/A
[-Research-]
Basic Artificial Intelligence: 6/20 Basic Ship Automation: 2/20
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Post by conmann35 on Oct 26, 2014 22:55:23 GMT -6
TECH
Regenerative Shielding Theory: 1/40
Basic EMP Hardening: 16/20
TECH CONSTRUCTION
Mespara-class Colony Frigates: 8/14x5
Tarus Emerius.
Our next system, when we reached it, was not so good for prospects, containing little more than the star, an asteroid belt, and moons orbiting gas giants. Nonetheless with some care, our science teams would be able to extract some resource samples for quality analysis... should intersystem mining become a possibility we may just need these.
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