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| Galaxy-Wide News |
| Economists continue to be bewildered by fluctuations in the Economy. "Not one planet received positive income from trade last year, not one!" complained Uvik DHkdh of the Insectoid Research Institute's School of Economics. "In fact, trade was absolutely flat throughout the galaxy." This year, however, planets are expected to see a positive income from their trade routes. |
| Strange rumors are being whispered in the bars and hangers where the deep-space traders gather. They speak of strange ships glimpsed on the edge of systems as traders slip into hyperspace. Some say more ships are disappearing than can be explained by pirates. Others cite old trader's tales of the wolves of space, aliens who hide in the dark between the stars and prey upon those who are incautious. |
| Heart Region |
| With great fanfare, Chairman Tendril named Uhrmax of Ilithon as the Archivist of the Ancients. A gala event was held to cristen the archival science ship, Seeker, and introduce the Ancients Investigation team to the diplomats. The team is assembled from all races, with a contingent of Keeper engineers to support it. |
| The trade route expansion motion of Malas has passed. It is to be hoped that traders will take advantage of the expansion of the Ourobors Route to its past glory. |
| It has been announced that The Scientists have proven that HE3 can be used to boost the power of conventional weapons. "With weapons such as these, war will be so unthinkable that peace will be the only reasonable alternative," an un-named source said. |
| Heartstrand Region |
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| The Terran navy was put onto high alert as a number of huge space craft exited hyperspace on the ouskirts of the system. The Tribe Armada had arrived. The navy had no protocols for this situation, but as The Tribe's stance was defensive, rather than offensive, the navy was ordered to stand down and allow the Armada to pass. Nevertheless, Terran defense ships shadowed the fleet and kept a close eye on it. Tribe leader Audax was eventually granted a personal state visit with President Gault. |
| The Terran Militia was put through its paces. In fact there has been a general trend towards higher military spending across the galaxy. |
| The Tribe Armada spent a large amount of money leasing huge tracts of useless desolate land on Mars. Over the next several months, members of the Tribe militia were ferried to the planet for training in surface operations. Legal experts say that the Tribe has not broken any laws by doing this, particularly given the loose weapon restrictions on Mars. The Terran governement has yet to comment. |
| Galactic trade continues to increase. Pet Thrall Cuddly Snakes and plush Ilithid talkie toys are all the rage on Earth this year. |
| Cocoon Nebula Region |
| The Majestics continued to guard what's theirs. |
| Olympus Region |
After a brief detour to their home system for upgrades, the Ilithid fleet
resumed patrolling the Sechi system. Admiral Oulomb issued the following
ultimatum to the space station of Starlight: The Ilithid Protectorate will allow Starlight Station to continue its independent operation provided we receive proof that all connections with piratical groups have been severed… and we receive 25% of the station’s annual profits, in exchange for our protection. If you do not accede to our request and allow an Ilithid Monitor team to conduct inspections, we will be forced to close down the station operations.The message certainly had some effect, as the station practically emptied over night. The remainder seem deterined to defend the station until the end, however. |
| Negotiations with the IronForge station have been much more cordial. Master Czuvik of Ironforge has met many times with Ilithid diplomats, seeking to strengthen economic ties. The Ilithid diplomats are fascinated by the bizarre and alien concept of something called a "labor union." This has slowed negotiations. |
| The administrative council of the Ilithid colony on Sechi II set down to the task of running things. Planetary surveys reported HE3 present in the upper atmosphere. |
| Farstrand Region |
| With the passing of the trade route vote, the Ouroboros route was officially extended to the Terpsichore system. Few traders actually took advantage of the opening, however, and the economy has not improved. |
| In accordance with the Galactic Exploration Charter, the Forgotten System, explored four years ago by the Ilithids, is now open to other races. This system is unique in possessing two oceanic worlds in close orbits. |
| The Ilithids built several defense sattelites and upgraded their fleet to better defend the Protectorate. |
| The Ilithids charted a new jump route between Terpsichore and Cauldron, shortening the journey between their homeworld and The Ring. The Terpsichoran delegate Malas lauded this as yet another sign of the return of the Terpsichoran race to its rightful position of greatness. |
| Transept Region |
| Ousl Terps made a major speech to the Terpsichoran people. "The Shrine of the Tree is a lawless city. We pledge that wihtin the next year we will restore order to it. Also, we claim the Gas Giant Selenis III. Let no other race approach it." Ominously, the guards of the Selenis Penal Colony and the militia began to engage in serious military maneuvers. Uncertainty is running very high in the Shrine of the Tree, which has grown to be a major city. |
| Scientist 003 became the latest scientist to visit the miraculous tree. The Red Angels initially wanted to deny the scientist entrance, but eventually found themselves charmed by its swashbuckling ways. |
| The Orchera withdrew their scientists from The Shrine of the Tree, citing growing uncertainty as to the political situation of the city. |
| A monitoring satellite was built by the Orchera at Cholust. |
| Trade in the strange drug Luxat has increased in the Selenis system. This rare herb induces uncontrolled psychic effets in the user. As Luxat use becomes more common, some systems are banning its sale due to the dangerous and unpredictable side effects. |
| The experimental SSA-a space station emplacement arrived in Origel. |
| Propspero Region |
| The Orcheran fleet continues to make anti-piracy its highest priority. Orcheran ships were sent on patrol across the Orchera and Brovis systems. |
| A new military training institution has been founded on Orchera Prime to see to the quality of the Orcheran military. A new destroyer was commissioned. The Orchera continued to survey their home system for HE3. |
| Widows Gap |
| The UVX7 system has been opened to the galaxy. The Insectoids have already established a colony there and have built close diplomatic ties with the native Qyll. The Qyll are an idyllic race who have evolved to float in the atmosphere of a gas giant. |
| Faction Name | Wealth | Player | Contact | Current Prestige | Lifetime Prestige |
| Orchera | -4.1 | Brandon Amancio | 7 | 2 | |
| Terpsichore | 12.67 | OPEN FOR NEW PLAYER | tony AT dowlerDOT KOM | 5 | 0 |
| Terra | 14.95 | Doug | 4 | 2 | |
| Majestic | 4.84 | OPEN FOR NEW PLAYER | tony AT dowlerDOT KOM | 3 | 1 |
| Ilithids | 3.55 | Phil LaRose | 3 | 3 | |
| The Tribe | 14.9 | Will Herlan | 2 | 0 | |
| Insectoid | 5.09 | Scott Waterson | 2 | 3 | |
| The Scientists | 4.67 | Patrick Colacurcio | 2 | 3 |
| The Tribe | |
| Theory of Everything (pure science, discovery) |
The Theory of Everything is the result of Human science's contact with interstellar culture. The Theory unifies the current branches of physics under one model. It promises to bring many further breakthroughs in its wake. |
| Terra | |
| Theory of Everything (pure science, discovery) |
The Theory of Everything is the result of Human science's contact with interstellar culture. The Theory unifies the current branches of physics under one model. It promises to bring many further breakthroughs in its wake. |
| H.E.A.D (applied science, discovery) |
The H.E.A.D (H.E.A.D. (Highly Efficient Adaptable Dome) is a modular habitat for colonists. These habitats can be adapted to many environments. On gas giants, the dome float at a pre-defined atmosphere pressure. On ice worlds, electronics near the outside can take advantage of low temperatures for superconductor use. The H.E.A.D project increases the number of colonists who can safely live on a harsh world. |
| Insectoid | |
| Theory of Everything (pure science, discovery) |
The Theory of Everything is the result of Human science's contact with interstellar culture. The Theory unifies the current branches of physics under one model. It promises to bring many further breakthroughs in its wake. |
| Supercrops (applied science, discovery) |
Supercrops are genetically engineered crops that can live on hostile environments. They improve the farming of desert, ice, and other difficult environments, leading to greater agricultural output. |
| Advanced Hyperdrive 1 (applied science, propulsion) |
Advanced hyperdrives allow hyperspace jumps of 7 sectors. |
| The Scientists | |
| HE3 Viability (pure science, discovery) |
HE3 is a rare form of Helium that can be found on certain gas giants. HE3 fusion is a clean and incredibly efficient power source, providing more cheap energy than any previous method. This technology is required to create applications of HE3 use. |
| Theory of Everything (pure science, discovery) |
The Theory of Everything is the result of Human science's contact with interstellar culture. The Theory unifies the current branches of physics under one model. It promises to bring many further breakthroughs in its wake. |
| Advanced Biological Engineering (pure science, ) |
Advanced Bio Engineering is a deep understanding of the underlying principles of life. |
| Practical Hydrogen Scoop (applied science, ) |
In order to gather HE3 efficiently from gas giants, huge hydrogen scoops can be used. These scoops can be deployed from orbital satellites or from a floating colony base. This technology allows construction of Hydrogen Scoop Deployments. |
| HE3 Weapons (applied science, military) |
Whenever you make a military order, you can specify that HE3 will be used. This doubles the effectiveness of your weapons, but consumes 1 unit of HE3 from your reserves. Note that if for some reason you issue a military order, but no battle takes place, the HE3 is not used up. |
| Majestic | |
| Theory of Everything (pure science, discovery) |
The Theory of Everything is the result of Human science's contact with interstellar culture. The Theory unifies the current branches of physics under one model. It promises to bring many further breakthroughs in its wake. |
| Ilithids | |
| Theory of Everything (pure science, discovery) |
The Theory of Everything is the result of Human science's contact with interstellar culture. The Theory unifies the current branches of physics under one model. It promises to bring many further breakthroughs in its wake. |
| The Life of the Mind (pure science, discovery) |
Ilithids, with their unique physiology, have delved into psychic phenomena in a more systematic way than the other races. |
| psychic Ram (applied science, starship weapons) |
psychic weapons function by amplifying the psychic abilities of crew to attack the crews of enemy ships. This weapon requires at least one psychic individual to crew the weapon. The psychic ram magnifies the phsychic signature of the crew of a starship, enabling them to launch a mental attack at the crew of another ship. When this close range weapon is successful, it sometimes enables enemy ships to be captured intact. This component can replace heavy weapons in any ship design. |
| ghost cloak (applied science, starship components) |
The minds of sentient creatures are easily clouded. The ghost cloak uses this ability to enable a ship to pass un-noticed by sentient observers. The ghost cloak does not render a ship invisible, but does make it easier to conceal its passage. A ghost cloak requires specially trained psychic crewmembers, essentially adding 1 construction size level to any ship that includes it. |
| Orchera | |
| Theory of Everything (pure science, discovery) |
The Theory of Everything is the result of Human science's contact with interstellar culture. The Theory unifies the current branches of physics under one model. It promises to bring many further breakthroughs in its wake. |
| Advanced Biological Engineering (pure science, ) |
Advanced Bio Engineering is a deep understanding of the underlying principles of life. |
| Advanced Terraforming (applied science, ) |
Advanced terraforming can be used to improve the agricultural value and population limit of a colonized desert, ice, or ocean world.. |
| Terpsichore | |