The Winter of Our Discontent

[Lennier]

After the Antaran’s destruction of Pax Humanica, they had complete control of the media serving the younger races. They used this control to rekindle old hatreds and present themselves as the only power that could keep the new pax. The ancient humans would have referred to this strategy as “divide and conquer.” Even after the collapse of the Antaran Hegemony, the centuries of repeating the messages had their effect, making it difficult for the younger races to cooperate. But we Grendarl are used to constant striving. We find that the strongest survive. And our strength will enable us to become the Masters of Orion.
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List of mods:
The Winter of Discontent mod.
Everyone sort of hates each other, except for the Ithkul and NOs. The NOs have perfected the "divide and conquer" strategy!

Base relations: Took pedexing's fix to baserelations and made all playable races (except Ithkul) have a base relation of -25 + (Original/2). Set BR for Elder Civ to 0 for everybody except Ithkul. Ithkul have -150 vs. everybody except Elder Civ (+25 BR).

Took racemodifiers and GovernModifiers from ZanzMod. Further modified so that Elder Civs aren't eaten by Ithkul.

Player colors adjusted to make colors more distinct (I forget who did this.)

TaskForceRules adjusted for 36 ship armadas. IF ships have 75% system speed; colony and outpost ships have 30% speed. PD ships default to heavy defense; Recon and transport default to medium defense.

TechTables: changed TechFields table exponents by multiplying each exponent by a factor of (1.368/1.375) and changed the multiplier to 86.4 (block "stuck tech" bug with relatively slow tech progress), made orbitals 2x size, 50% cost and system ships 1.67 x size and 65% cost (compensate for larger TFs.)
arcite_b5mod (no effect on game play)
Senate mod (UI for senate; no effect on game play)
Encyclopedia mod (no effect on game play)
DiploModv2 (fix diplomacy text)
Bard_of_Prey_Galaxy_Mod_1_2 (galaxy size/shape options)

Game Stats:
Species: Grendarl. Customized as follows: Similar starting planet biodiversity (+10), Antaran background (-10), poor accuracy (+20), poor reflexes (+20), poor toughness (+20), good mining (-10), good research (-20), adaptive creativity (-40).

Name of empire: Lennierrit.

16 computer players. impossible game difficulty. huge, 8-arm spiral. Short starlanes, few; More specials; 8 mins space combat.

Turn 1:
Iquakala Iequelal (+15% factory output, +5% unrest) has offered to assist in the governing of our Empire.

Our home system is Alhena. Two starlanes out, north and southwest. Send one scout southwest, the other with the colony ship north. 1 sweet spot, 2 green, 4 red in addition to our home planet (Alhena IV).


This is what we know of the galaxy on Turn 1.

We start in the Senate. Other members are the NOs (Antaran), Desusaka (Psilon), CR-143-CIOJ (Meklar), Lereuent (Imsaeis), Quaaesil (Nommo), Horlo (Sakkra), Riloxtat (Tachidi), and VW-862-CUEH (Cynoid). I’ll offer everyone but the fish and the NOs an economic TA.

Set system tax to 1% and empire tax to 8%.

Leave government as monarchy.

Turn 2:
VW wants an economic TA. I’ll accept.

Turn 3:
Everyone’s accepted my economic TAs. Now I’ll offer research TAs.

Turn 4:
Let’s research physics to level 4 (deep extraction mining).

Quaaesil imposes sanctions. We’ll embargo them back.

We completed exploration of Anser (southwest of Alhena). 1 wormhole southwest, 2 starlanes northwest and southeast. Go southwest. 2 green, 2 yellow, 1 red planet. We completed exploration of Innar (north of Alhena). 3 starlanes: northwest, southwest, southeast. 1 red2 planet. Send scout northwest, colony southwest.

Turn 5:
Everyone accepts my research TA offers. Now I’ll offer NAPs. The Fish declare war.

We have completed exploration of Botein (southwest of Anser). 1 starlane east. 1 green, 1 yellow, and 3 red planets. Botein IV has a random techonology.

Turn 6:
The random tech was Quark Cannon.

We completed exploration of Bunda (southwest of Innar). Dead-end. 3 yellow and 1 red planets. We completed exploration of Hooba (northwest of Innar). 1 starlane west. 1 green 2 planet. Send the colony ship to Hooba.

We completed level 1 of physics (AP nuclear warhead, Titanium (ground version)).

Turn 7:
Desuka and Lereuent have accepted our offers of NAP. Now I’ll offer open boarder TAs.

Turn 8:
We completed exploration of Azha (east of Hooba). 1 starlane west. 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 red.

We completed exploration of Knaa (east of Botein). 3 starlanes: northwest, north, southeast. Go southeast. 2 yellow and 3 red planets.

We completed level 2 of physics (AF mass driver, AP mass driver).

Turn 10:
We completed exploration of Zhardan (west of Azha). 1 wormhole southeast, 1 starlane southwest. Go southeast.

We completed level 3 of physics (AP fighter mass driver, fighter armor).

Turn 11:
Titanium has reached completion.

We completed exploration of Selia (southeast of Zhardan). Three starlanes: north, east, southwest. Go north. 2 green, 1 yellow planet.

We did not attack Laraag in the Tegasoke system (southeast of Knaa).

Turn 12:
We completed construction of a Re Scout Ship.

We completed exploration of Tegasoke. 1 wormhole southeast, 1 starlane east. Go southeast. VI has a Laraarg (Grendarl) colony. 1 yellow and 4 reds.

We completed level 4 of physics (cruiser, missile armor, deep extraction mining). Next up: biology to level 4 (soil enrichment).

Turn 13:
AF mass driver has reached completion.

Someone stole titanium from us.

We completed exploration of Aran (north of Selia). 2 starlanes out, northwest and northeast. Go northeast. 1 sweet spot, 2 reds. We completed exploration of Eridani (southeast of Tegasoke). 1 starlane west. II and IV have Darlok magnates. 1 green, 3 yellows.

We completed level 1 of biology.

Turn 14:
Spies have stolen the AP mass driver technology from us.

By the way, AP mass driver is complete and ready to be used.

We completed level 2 of biology (hydroponic farms).

Turn 15:
Fighter armor is now completed and ready to be used.

We have completed exploration of Mystreena (northeast of Aran). 2 starlanes, northeast and southeast. Go southeast. 1 yellow and 1 red planet.

Turn 16:
AP fighter mass driver and AP nuclear warhead are complete and ready to be used.

The Quaaesil Empire has ended their war with us, but they increase their sanctions to an embargo.

We completed construction of a Re Colony Ship.

We completed exploration of Sol (west of Eridani). 1 starlane northwest. 2 red planets.

We completed level 3 of biology.

Turn 17:
Desusaka accepts our offer of a defensive alliance!

Cruiser is now complete and ready to be used.

We did not attack Ozitktki in the Lamorak system (southeast of Mystreena).

Turn 18:
Missile armor has reached completion.

We completed construction of a Re Scout Ship.

We completed exploration of Telum (southeast of Anser.) 2 starlanes out; southwest and east. Go east. 1 green, 1 yellow. We completed exploration of Lamorak. 1 starlane to system northeast of Mystreena. I is an Ozitktki (Tachidi) colony. 1 sweeet spot, 2 yellow, 2 red otherwise.

We completed level 4 of biology (soil enrichment). Next up: Math to level 5 (nuclear engine).

Turn 19:
CR-143-CIOJ accepts my offer of an NAP.

Hydroponic farms is now complete and ready to be used. We have completed level 1 of math.

Turn 20:
Deep extraction mining and needle gun are ready to be used. We completed level 2 of math.

We completed exploration of Mirak (east of Telum). 2 starlanes; north (to system southeast of Innar) and southeast. Go southeast. 1 green, 2 yellow, 4 red planets. We completed construction of Invaka (east of Mystreena and northeast of Lamorak). One starlane northeast. 6 yellow planets.

Turn 21:
Senate elections: Ihigfa Orsyke of the NOs vs. Adotar Rititos of the Horlo Empire. I’ll vote NO.

We completed exploration of Tyl (northwest of Sol). 1 starlane west. 2 yellow, 2 red planets.

Turn 22:
Quaaesil declares war against us.

We completed construction of an Re Scout ship.

We completed exploration of the Tau Hydra system (northeast of Invaka). 2 starlanes out; northeast and northwest. Go northeast. 1 green, 3 yellow, 2 red planets.

We completed level 3 of math.

Turn 23:
We completed exploration of Pavo (west of Tyl). 1 starlane west. 1 sweet spot, 1 yellow, 4 red.

Turn 24:
We completed exploration of Corvus (north of Mirak and southeast of Innar). 2 more starlanes: northeast to VW world of Giedig, 1 unexplored southeast. 1 green, 3 red. We completed construction of Spica (southeast of Mirak). Dead end. 1 green, 7 red.

We completed level 4 of math (mass driver mini I).

Turn 25:
While exploring a new system, we discovered the technology of sunlight redirection.

We completed exploration of Massa (northeast of Tau Hydra). 1 starlane northeast. 3 yellow planets.


This is what we know of the galaxy on Turn 25.

Turn 26:
Soil enrichment is now ready to be used.

We completed construction of a Re 01 Colony ship.

We completed level 5 of math. Next up: Energy to level 5 (matter conversion module).

There was no combat between us and Eloneirari in the Ajax system.

Turn 27:
We incorporated a Darlok magnate on Eridani II.

We completed exploration of Ajax (west of Pavo). 1 starlane northwest. 3 Elioneirari (Eoladi) colonies (II, V, and VII). 2 other yellow, 3 other red.

We completed level 1 of energy.

Turn 28:
Our diplomats have established contact with the Laraarg (Grendarl) Empire.

We have completed exploration of Trikaya (southeast of Corvus). Starlanes south to Toliman-A (Horlo system) and southeast to same system northwest of Aran. 1 red planet.

We completed level 2 of energy (AP laser, cont. laser)

Turn 29:
Desusaka wants AF mass driver and CA in exchange for advanced policy theory, laser mini I, and marine. I’ll accept. CR-1430-CIOJ wants fighter armor in exchange for decomposition centers and interchangeable policy structures. I’ll accept.

Mass driver mini I is now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 3 of energy (improved thrusters)

We completed construction of a Re Scout Ship.

Turn 30:
Laser mini I, advanced policy theory, marine, interchangeable policy structures, and decomposition centers have reached completion. We completed level 4 of energy (Class I shield).

Laraarg accepts my economic TA.

We completed exploration of Nagar (southwest of Telum). Three starlanes out: north (to Orion), southeast, west. Go southeast. 1 green, 1 yellow planet.

Turn 31:
Laraag accepts my research TA.

Exploration of Shinogi (southeast of Trikaya, northwest of Aaran) is complete. Two more starlanes out: Southwest to Hrolo system of Rasalas, northeast. Go northeast. Two yellow and a red. Exploration of Tacitius (northeast of Massa) is complete. One starlane out to north. 1 green, 3 yellow. Tacitius I has an Audrieh magnate (with Ithkul Labor ).


The Audrieh on Tacitius I have tamed some Ithkul.

Our colony ship did not attack the VW world of Covus II.

Turn 32:
Nuclear engine is now complete and ready to be used. Time to redesign the fleet and include some combat ships. We completed level 5 of energy (matter conversion module, fusion cannon). Next up: Social science to level 3 (psy-ops).

We completed construction of a Re Colony Ship.

Our colony ship did not attack the VW world of Covus II. Eoleirari forced our scout ship to retreat from the Psi Leonis system (northwest of Ajax).

Turn 33:
AP laser is now complete and ready to be used.

We have completed exploration of Pomptina (southeast of Nagar). Two starlanes out: Southeast to Serpens (a CR-143-CIOJ system) and southwest. Go southwest.

We have completed level 1 of social sciences.

Turn 34:
Exploration of Tau Aquil (northeast of Shinogi) is now complete. 1 starlane east. 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 red. Tau Aquil I has an Audrieh magnate.

We completed level 2 of social sciences.

Turn 35:
The Quaaesil Empire has ended their war with us. And the diplomatic corps are starting a betting pool on when they’ll declare war again.

Class I shield and cont. laser are now complete. (Improved thrusters are in prototype so I’ll wait a turn to redesign.) We completed level 3 of social science. Next up: Social science to level 6 (xeno-survivor academy).

We completed construction of a Re Colony Ship.

Turn 36:
Improved thrusters has reached completion. Time to redesign the fleet. We completed level 4 of social science.

We have completed exploration of the Vitruvious system (northwest of Anser). Dead end. 1 green planet. We completed exploration of Psi Aurig (southwest of Pomptina). Two starlanes out: southwest to Quaaesil system of Bungula-B and southeast. Go southeast. 1 yellow and 1 red planet.

VW attacked the defenseless planet of Corvus IV and bombed it.

Turn 37:
We completed construction of a Nu MP CL.

We completed exploration of the Persea system (north of Tacitus). 1 starlane northwest. 2 yellow, 2 red. Persea I has an Audrieh magnate.

We completed level 5 of social science.

Turn 38:
We found point defense technology in the Persea system.

Matter conversion module and fusion cannon are now complete. We completed level 6 of social science. Next up: Economics to level 5 (catch-up).

We completed exploration of Lixivium (northwest of Knaa). 1 starlane out, north. 2 yellow, 4 red planets.

We drove off an Ozitktki CV ship from the Gannenta system.


Grendarl have a strange idea of what “success” means.

Turn 39:
We completed exploration of Gannenta (east of Tau Aquil). 2 starlanes out: east to system northwest of Tau Hydrea and northwest. Go northwest. 3 yellow planets. We completed exploration of Muru (northwest of Tacitus). Dead end. 2 yellow and 3 red planets.

We completed level 1 of economics & business.

Increase MPE to peace through strength.

Khorm attacked the defenseless planet of Corvus IV and then bombed it. VW-862-CUEH didn’t attack in the Covus system. Khorm drove off our colony ship from the Selia system.

Turn 40:
Having heard tales of our empire’s success, Ondo Onevogor (+20% diplomacy, +5% fleet, +2% maintenance fee) has offered to help lead our government. If I get two more leaders, he’s fired.

We completed construction of a Nu MP CL.

We completed exploration of the Hapi system (southeast of Psi Aurig, southwest of Serpens). Go to Serpens. 2 yellow, 1 red planet.

We completed level 2 of economics.

VW didn’t attack in the Corvus system.

Turn 41:
Quaaesil declares war.

We completed construction of a Nu Re CL.

We completed level 3 of economics.

Turn 42:
Psy-Ops is now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 4 of economics.

We completed exploration of Serpens (northeast of Hapi, southeast of Pomptina). 1 other starlane northeast to Arakus (CR-143-CIOJ home system). 2 green, 2 yellow, 2 red plus a CR colony (Seerpens III). Serpens V has an Audrieh colony.

I renamed the “Eridani” system to the “Darlok Refuge” system.

Ozitktki destroyed our scout ship in the Bungula-A system.

Turn 43:
It’s election time. Ihigfa Orskye of the NOs vs. Adotar Rititos of the Harlo Empire. I’ll vote NOs.

Xeno-survivor academy is complete and ready to be used. We completed level 5 of economics. Next up: Physics (mob center, space port).

We completed exploration of Suha (north of Lixivium). Starlanes east (to system north of Knaa) and northeast. Wormhole northeast; go through wormhole. 2 green, 1 yellow, 1 red.

Turn 44:
The Eloneirari Empire accepts our offer of a NAP.

We completed exploration of Maia (wormhole from Suha). Starlanes north and southeast to VW-862-CUEH system of Beta Gruis. Go north. 1 green, 3 red.

We completed level 6 of economics.

Turn 45:
Eloneirari wants Xeno-survivor academy for personal deflector & AF laser. I’ll accept.

We completed construction of a Nu Colony ship.

We completed level 7 of economics (a lot of built up RPs there) (Security Boards.)

Turn 46:
Riloxtat wants sunlight redirection and quark cannon for mob center, securities board, and AF laser. If they throw in interorganizational evolution, I’ll take the deal.

Personal deflector and AF laser are complete and ready to be used. We completed level 6 of physics. Next up: Energy (AF fighter laser).

We completed exploration of Arakus (northeast of Serpens). 2 starlanes:: northwest and southeast. Go southeast. 6 CR-143-CIOJ colonies; Arakus III and VI have Ajadar magnates. Boy did they get a good home system.

One of our scouts encountered the Guardian of Nazin (north of Maia) and escaped.

Turn 47:
We completed level 6 of energy. Next up: Math (mass driver mini II).

Turn 48:
Riloxtat turns down our counter-offer.

We completed level 6 of math. Next up: Biology to level 6 (catch-up).

We destroyed a Quaaelsil LR squad (8 ships) that tried to attack Alhena III.

Turn 49:
We completed construction of a MP CA.

We completed exploration of Pund (southeast of Arakus). 2 starlanes out: east and southwest. Go east. 1 yellow planet.

We completed level 5 of biology.

Turn 50:
We completed construction of a 01 colony ship.

We completed level 6 of biology (anti-redundancy training). Next up: Math (Catalyst design.)

The Situation at Turn 50


This is what we know of the galaxy on Turn 50.

I have neither a strongest ally nor a worst enemy.

Powergraph rankings:
#1: New Orions (Antaran): 1 planet, size 9, average tech level 45, 81 population, 2431 score.
#2: Horlo (Sakkra): 14 planets, size 8, average tech level 7, 133 population, 1628 score.
#5: Lereuent (Imsaeis): 11 planets, average size 7, average tech level 7, 85 population, 1016 score.
#6: Riloxtat (Tachidi): 10 planets, average size 5, average tech level 10, 108 population, 978 score.
#7: Quaaesil (Nommo): 9 planets, average size 8, average tech level 9, 103 population, 963 score.
#10: Lennierrit (Grendarl): 11 planets, average size 8, average tech level 7, 91 population, 879 score.
#11: VW-862-CUEH (Cynoid): 11 planets, average size 5, average tech level 8, 61 population, 871 score.
#12: CR-143-CIOJ (Meklar): 7 planets, average size 5, average tech level 9, 97 population, 834 score.
#13: Laraarg (Grendarl): 9 planets, average size 7, average tech level 9, 96 population, 819 score.
#15: Desusaka (Psilon): 8 planets, average size 6, average tech level 8, 56 population, 569 score.
#16: Eloneirari (Eoladi): 7 planets, average size 10, average tech level 9, 80 population, 565 score.

The diplomatic situation:
The NOs have contact with Lennierrit, Desusaka, CR-143-CIOJ, VW-862-CUEH, Horlo, Lereuent, Riloxtat, and Quaaesil.
Horlo has TAs with Lennierrit, CR-143-CIOJ, Eloneirari, Desusaka, Ozitktki, Khom, Lereuent, Riloxtat, VW-862-CUEH; contact with NOs; war with Quaaesil, Ha-Tazakitar, and Iriraafa.
Lereuent has NAPs with Lennierrit, Iriraafa, and Quaaesil; TAs with Desusaka, Khom, and Rilxtat; contact with NOs; war with Ha-Tazakitar, CR-143-CIOJ, and VW-862-CUEH.
Riloxtat has TAs with Lereuent, Desusaka, CR-143-CIOJ, Lereuent, Quaaesil, Horlo, and VW-862-CUEH.
Quaaesil has a NAP with Lereuent; TAs with CR-143-CIOJ, Riloxtat, and VW-862-CUEH; contact with NOs; war with Lennierrit, Desusaka, and Horlo.
Lennierrit has a defensive alliance with Desusaka; NAPs with Eloneirari, CR-143-CIOJ, and Lereuent; TAs with Lararrg, VW-862-CUEH, Riloxtat, and Horlo; contact with NOs; war with Quaaesil.
VW-862-CUEH has TAs with Lennierrit, Desusaka, CR-143-CIOJ, Quaaesil, Horlo, and Riloxtat; contact with NOs and Eloneirari; and war with Lereuent.
CR-143-CIOJ has a NAP with Lennierrit; TAs with Desusaka, Quaaesil, Horlo, Riloxtat, and VW-862-CUEH; contact with NOs; war with Lereuent.
Laraarg has a TA with Lennierrit.
Desusaka has defensive alliance with Lennierrit; TAs with CR-143-CIOJ, Lereuent, Horlo, Riloxtat, and VW-862-CUEH; contact with NOs and Eloneirari; war with Quaaesil.
Eloneirari has NAP with Lennierrit; TA with Horlo; contact with Desusaka and VW-862-CUEH.

VW didn’t attack our planet of Corvus IV.

Turn 51:
We completed construction of a MP CA.

Turn 52:
We completed construction of a MP CL.

We completed exploration of Tejat (east of Pund). Dead end. 1 green, 2 yellow, 1 red.

We have completed level 7 of math. Next up: Physics (anionic energy warhead).

We got a draw with Quaasil in the Botein system.

Turn 53:
AF laser has reached completion. We completed level 7 of physics. Next up: energy.

We completed construction of a Re CA.

We completed exploration of Kulthos (west of Nagar). Dead end. 1 sweet spot, 3 yellow.

Turn 54:
Securities board, mob center, and space port are now complete and ready to be used.

We completed level 7 of energy (fighter fusion cannon, cont quark cannon, enveloping fusion cannon). Next up: Economics.

Turn 55:
We completed construction of a 01 Colony.

We completed level 8 of economics (broader usage, astro university). Next up: social science.

Turn 56:
Spies have stolen PD from us!

Anti-redundancy structuring is complete and ready to be used. We completed level 7 of social arts & sciences.

We completed construction of a MP CL.

VW forced our scout ship to retreat from Beta Gruis. We forced a Laraarg colony ship to retreat from the Botein system.

Turn 57:
Mass driver mini II has reached completion. We’ve completed level 8 of social arts & sciences (Netizenship, monuments, espionage training). Next up: Math.

VW attacked Corvus IV. There was no combat between us and Iriraafa in the Dene system. We destroyed a Laraarg SR ship in the Botein system.

Turn 58:
Desusaka wants psy-ops and security boards for advanced research labs and anionic energy warhead. I’ll take it.

We completed construction of a 01 Colony ship, a MP CA, and a Re CA.

We completed exploration of Dene (southwest of Pund). One starlane south to Adaar (a CR-143-CIOJ system). 1 CR colony (III), 1 CR outpost (I), 1 green.

Ozitktki destroyed our scout ship in the Beta Corvi system.

Turn 59:
Our counter espionage agents inform us that the technology of armor penetrating fighter mass driver by agents unkown.

Advanced research labs and anionic energy warhead are now complete and ready to be used. Time to redesign. We have completed level 7 of biology and 8 of math (quark cannon mini I, fusion cannon mini I). Next up: Physics.

We completed construction of a 01 Colony Ship.

We completed exploration of Gemma-B (north of Udha). 2 starlanes out (west to Nu Piscium and north to Algorab-A, Laraarg systems). 1 red and 1 yellow planet.

VW attacked the defenseless planet of Corvus IV and then bombed it. Quaaesil destroyed our MP ship over Botein IV and then bombed it. There was no combat between Horlo and us in the Aran system. We did not attack Ozitktki in the Aran system. There was no combat between Laraarg and us in the Gemma-B system.

Turn 60:
Fighter fusion cannon and enveloping fusion cannon have reached completion.

We completed construction of a MP CL.

We completed level 8 of physics (magazine). Next up: Energy.

VW-862-CUEH attacked Corvus IV and we had nothing to defend it with. Then they bombed it. Our colony ship drove off a Riloxtat colony ship in the Tegmine system. A Khom SR ship drove off our colony ship in the Selia system. Our colony ship did not assault an Ozitktki colony in the Aran system. Laraarg didn’t try to intercept our scout ship in the Gemma-B system.

Turn 61:

We completed construction of two MP CAs.

We completed level 8 of energy (cont. fusion cannon). Next up: Physics.

VW-862-CUEH attacked Corvus IV and we had nothing to defend it with. Then they bombed it. Our colony ship did not assault an Ozitktki colony in the Aran system. Laraarg didn’t try to intercept our scout ship in the Gemma-B system.

Turn 62:
Broader Usage, cont. quark cannon, astro university, and espionage training requirement have reached completion.

Horlo offers me astro university and monuments for fighter fusion cannon. Both are in my tech tree. If he throws in Holistic planning, I’ll do it.

We completed construction of a MP CL.

We completed exploration of Adaar (south of Dene). 1 starlane out southwest. 2 yellow and 1 CR-143-CIOJ colony.

We assaulted the defenseless Quaaesil planet of Telum I, and then bombed it. We destroyed a Quaaesil SR squad that tried to attack Alhena VI. VW-862-CUEH attacked Corvus IV and we had nothing to defend it with. Then they bombed it. Horlo didn’t attack our colony of Aran I. We drove off a Laraarg colony ship in the Gemma-B system.

Turn 63:
Our diplomats have established contact with the Ozitktki (Tachidi), Ha-Tazakitar (Ithkul), and Khom (Silicoid) empires. The Senate has declared total war against Ha-Tazakitar.

Quark cannon mini I has reached completion. Time to redesign. We completed level 9 of physics (BC, duralloy, mobile, structural shielding, duranium, materials processor, and enviro suits. Next up: energy.

We completed construction of two Re CAs.

We assaulted the defenseless Quaaesil planet of Telum I, and then bombed it. VW-862-CUEH attacked Corvus IV and we had nothing to defend it with. Then they bombed it. Khom drove off one of our colony ships from the Selia system. Horlo didn’t attack our colony of Aran I. Laraarg and us didn’t attack each other in the Gemma-B system.

Turn 64:
Ha-Tazakitar imposes sanctions. Horlo rejects my counter-offer. The Senate declares total war against Quaaesil.

Catalyst design is now complete and ready to be used.

Our mineral deficit is over.

We assaulted the defenseless planet of Telum I, and then bombed it. VW-862-CUEH didn’t attack Corvus IV. We destroyed a VW SR ship in the Botein system. Ozitktki attacked the defenseless world of Aran I. Then they bombed it.

Turn 65:
It’s election time again. It’s the NOs vs. Horlo. Ha-Tazakitar graciously declares war.

Netizenship and monuments are now complete. We completed level 9 of energy (hydrogen fuel cells, AP quark cannon). Next up: Social science.

We completed construction of a Re CA.

We assaulted the defenseless planet of Telum I, and then bombed it. VW-862-CUEH didn’t attack Corvus IV. We destroyed a VW SR ship in the Botein system. Ozitktki attacked the defenseless world of Aran I. Then they bombed it.

Turn 66:
Fusion cannon mini I & cont. fusion cannon are complete. We completed level 9 of social science (cultural districting offices.) Next up: Math.

We completed construction of a 01 Colony Ship and a MP CA.

We destroyed 1 ship over Telum I, but the fighter base forced our task force to retreat. VW-862-CUEH didn’t attack Corvus IV. There was no combat between us and Leoseti in the Youcham system. Ozitktki didn’t attack Aran I.

<edit: Corrected spelling of Ithkul.>

[mpotto]

Making the world safe for democracy, and dangerous for Ickies.

[Specialist290]

Nice to see Lennier back in action

[Lennier]

Turn 67:
Lereuent agrees to a defensive alliance. Laraarg wants sunlight redirection in exchange for interorganizational evolution, planetary shield generator, and materials processor. I don’t have interorganizational evolution, so I’ll accept.

We completed construction of two 01 colony ships and a MP CA.

We’ve completed exploration of Youcham (southwest of Adaar). 2 starlanes out, northwest and east. Go east. 1 Green 1 with 243 Audrieh citizens of the CR-143-CIOJ Empire.

We’ve completed level 9 of math.

VW didn’t attack Corvus IV. Laraarg forced our scout ship to retreat in the Gemma-B system.

Turn 68:
Magazine, materials processor, planetary shield generator, and interorganizational evolution have reached completion. We completed level 10 of math (sub-light drives). Next up: Physics.

We completed construction of a MP CA.

We completed exploration of Karaken (southwest of Zhardan). 1 starlane south to Myxinoi (Lereuent). 5 Lereuent colonies plus 1 red planet.

A Lereuent LR squad destroyed a VW system colony ship over Corvus I. We assaulted the defenseless Iriraafa planet of Albali IV. Ha-Tazakitar did not attack our colony in the Selia system. Ozitktki didn’t attack in the Aran system.

Turn 69:
BC and Duranium are now complete. Time to redesign. We completed level 10 of physics (rail gun, gauss rifle, medium armor). Next up: Economics.

We completed construction of a MP CL, two MP CAs, and a Re CA.

We completed exploration of Albali (southeast of Youcham.) 2 starlanes out, southeast and northeast (to Ozitktki system of Keter). Go southeast. 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 red planet; 1 Iriraafa colony that is a Phaigour magnate (Albali IV).

We destroyed the fighter base on Telum I and then bombed the planet. Lereuent drove off two VW ships from over Corvus I.

Turn 70:
Duralloy and hydrogen fuel cells have reached completion. Time to redesign. We completed level 9 of economics.

Iquakala Iequelal has been assassinated.

We completed construction of a 01 Colony ship and a MP CA.

We completed exploration of Misha (northwest of Arakus). Dead end. 1 sweet spot, 1 yellow 2. Sweet spot has a Meklar outpost.

We attacked the defenseless planet of Telum I and then bombed it. Quaaesil destroyed a system corvette over Mirak I and then ran away. Lereuent destroyed one and drove off another VW ship from over Corvus I. We destroyed a Quaaesil LR squad that tried to attack Botein IV.

Turn 71:
Mobile and enviro suits are now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 10 of economics (planetary commodities market and holistic planning). Next up: Biology.

We completed construction of a MP CL.

Lereuent assaulted the defenseless planet of Corvus I. We destroyed a Quaasil CV ship that tried to attack Botein IV. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it. We attacked the defensless planet of Nu Lupi III.

Turn 72:
Structural shielding and cultural districting office have reached completion and are ready to be used. We completed level 8 of biology.

We completed construction of a MP CA and a Re CA.

We completed exploration of Myxinoi (south of Karaken). Starlanes northwest to Nu Lupus and East to Zibiline (Lereuent systems). Go northwest. 7 Lereunt planets. We completed exploration of Nu Lupi (southeast of Albali). Starlane southwest. 5 Iriraafa colonies, 1 yellow, 1 red planet.

A CV-862-CUEH destroyed one of our colony ships over Corvus IV before retreating. Horlo didn’t attack in the Selia system. Khom didn’t attack in the Selia system. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it. Ozitktki attacked the defenseless planet of Aran I and then bombed it.

Turn 73:
We completed construction of a Re CA.

We completed level 9 of biology.

We assaulted the defenseless planet of Telum I then bombed it. Lereuent drove off 2 CV ships from over Corvus I. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it. Khom didn’t attack in the Selia system. Ozitktki attacked the defenseless planet of Aran I and then bombed it. We drove off a Laraarg colony ship from the Gemma-B system.

Turn 74:
Sub-light drives, rail gun, AP quark cannon, and medium armor have reached completion. Time to redesign. We completed level 10 of biology (automated biocare). Next up: Energy.

Iriraafa imposes sanctions. We’ll declare and embargo back.

We completed construction of a Nu Re CL, a Nu CA MP, and a Nu BC MP.

We completed exploration of Nu Lupus (northwest of Myxinoi). Two starlanes out: north and south (to Kadath with Quaaesil outpost). Go north. 4 Lereuent colonies and a red 2.

We assaulted the defenseless planet of Telum I then bombed it. Lereuent lost 2 of 10 ships while destroying 15 VW ships over Corvus III. Riloxtat didn’t attack in the Tegmine system. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it. Ozitktki attacked the defenseless planet of Aran I and then bombed it. Our scout ship retreated from the Guardian of Fieras (southwest of Nu Lupi).

Turn 75:
Matrix acquired hospitality campuses from the Ha-Tazakitar Empire.

Iriraafa declares war.

Gauss rifle is now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 11 of biology (sanitation infrastructure) and 10 of energy (hard beam). Next up: Physics.

We completed construction of a Nu MP BC.

Lereuent lost no ships while destroying 23 of 24 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus III. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it. Ha-Tazakitar and Ozitktki attacked the defenseless planet of Aran I.

Turn 76:
We completed construction of a Nu 01 Colony Ship, a Nu MP CA, and two Nu MP BCs.

We completed exploration of Zaniah (north of Nu Lupus). One starlane out (northeast) to Meklon (Riloxatat system). 1 green, 1 yellow, and 2 red planets.

We destroyed a fighter base on the Quaaesil world of Nagar II and then bombed it. We didn’t attack in the Telum system. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Mirak system. Lereuent destroyed 3 CV ships over Covus I. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it. Ha-Tazakitar and Ozitktki attacked the defenseless planet of Aran I. Ozitktki bombed the planet.

Turn 77:
We completed construction of a SL 01 Colony Ship (Darlok) and a Nu MP BC.

We completed level 11 of physics (AP anionic warhead, planetology complex, automated assembly module, improved mass driver, and automated factories.) Next up: Ecomomics.

Our 14 ships destroyed 3 of 28 Quaaesil ships over the world of Nagar II and got a draw. Our blockade of Telum I continues. Lereuent lost 8 ships trying to assault Corvus III. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it. Ozitktki attacked the defenseless planet of Aran I and then landed two mobile divisions on it. We lost one region. There was no combat between us and Iriraafa in the Nu Lupi system.

Turn 78:
Holistic planning is now complete. We completed level 11 of economics (automated mine). Next up: Social science.

We completed construction of a SL Troop Ship.

We fought Quaaesil to a draw over Nagar II. We lost two ships during our assault on Telum I but were unable to destroy the beam base. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it. Ozitktki attacked the defenseless planet of Aran I and conquered the planet. We destroyed a system colony ship over Nu Lupi IV.

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And for a special treat for my loyal readers:

More stuff being blown up in Afghanistan!!!!

[amniodarone]

I love seeing stuff blown up!!

[Lennier]

Turn 79:
Planetary commodities market and automated biocare have reached completion. We completed level 10 of social science.

We completed construction of a MP BC and a Re BC.

There was no combat in the Nagar system. We were unable to destroy the beam base on Telum I. Riloxtat destroyed our scout in the Meklon system. Quaaesil drove off our MP ship and destroyed our system ship over Botein IV and then bombed it. Ozitktki didn’t attack in the Selia system. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it.


Early game fighters are pretty darn ineffective.

Turn 80:
We completed construction of a 01 Colony Ship (Darlok), a Re FF, a Re CA, and a Re BC.

We completed level 11 of social science (public service ethos). Next up: Energy (improved laser).

Our blockade of the Nagar system continues. Quaaesil destroyed our MP ship over Anser III and then bombed it. We were unable to destroy the beam base on Telum I. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it. Ozitktki and Khom didi’t attack in the Selia system.

Turn 81:
Ozitktki accepts our NAP.

Sanitation infrastructure is complete and ready to be used. We completed level 11 of energy (improved laser.) Next up: Math.

We completed construction of a 5-pack of troop transports and a MP BC.

Our blockade of the Nagar system continues. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Anser III and then bombed it. We were unable to destroy the beam base on Telum I. VW-862-CUEH attacked the defenseless planet of Corvus IV and bombed it. Riloxtat didn’t attack in the Tegmine system. Iriraafa drove our scout ship away from Albali I. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it.

Turn 82:
Planetology complex and automated factories are now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 12 of social science (science guilds) and 11 of math (thetaplex scanning array). Next up: Math.

We completed construction of a MP CL.

Our blockade of the Nagar system continues. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Anser III and then bombed it. VW didn't attack in the Corvus system. Riloxtat didn’t attack in the Kaff system. Khom didn’t attack in the Selia system. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III and then bombed it.

Turn 83:
Improved mass driver and hard beam have reached completion. Time to redesign.

Desusaka accepts our offer of sanitation infrastructure for Kaff III.

We completed construction of a MP BC and a Re BC.

Our blockade of the Nagar system continues. We drove off 2 CV ships from over Anser III. There was no combat in the Corvus system. Quaaesil didn’t attack us in the Bungula-B system. Desusaka’s single system ship destroyed one of three Riloxtat ships over Kaff III before being destroyed itself. And then they bombed it. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Selia III with 104 ships and then glassed it.

Turn 84:
We completed construction of two MP CLs, a MP CA, and a MP BC.

Our blockade of the Nagar system continues. There was no combat in the Corvus system. Riloxtat didn’t attack in the Tegmine system. Riloxtat attacked the defenseless world of Kaff III and then bombed it. There was no combat in the Nu Lupi system.

Turn 85:
Corvus IV dropped to outpost status, so we lost communication with Iriraafa, Ozitktki, Khom, and Ha-Tazakitar empires. Eloneirari offers us heavy mount, unity defense grid, and ECCM II in exchange for magazine and cont. quark cannon. If they throw in cross-cultural reference library, I’ll take it.

AP anionic warhead and automated mine are now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 12 of math (rail gun mini I, ECCM II, ECM II). Next up: Physics.

We completed construction of a 01 Colony Ship (Darlok).

Our blockade of Nagar continues. We lost one ship in an unsuccessful attempt to destroy the beam base on Telum I. Our colony ship drove off a Riloxtat colony ship in the Zaniah system. There was no combat in the Corvus system. Riloxtat attacked the defenseless world of Kaff III and then bombed it. There was no combat in the Nu Lupi system.

Turn 86:
Improved laser has reached completion. We completed level 12 of physics (AP rail gun, unity defense grid). Next up: Math.

We completed construction of a Re CL, a MP CA, a MP BC, and a Re BC.

Our blockades of Nagar and Telum continue. We and Lereuent combined to destroy a fighter base and 20 VW ships over Corvus I and then bombed it. Riloxtat didn’t attack in the Tegmine system. Riloxtat attacked the defenseless world of Kaff III and then bombed it. Iriraafa drove off our scout ship in the Nu Lupi system.

Turn 87:
It’s election time. Adotar Rititos of the Horlo Empire vs. Ihigfa Orskye of the NOs. I’ll vote NO.

The Senate declares Total War against Lereuent. Eloneirari refuses our counteroffer.

Public service ethos has reached completion. We completed level 13 of math (hard beam mini I, quark cannon mini II, fusion cannon mini II). Next up: Social Science.

We completed construction of a PD FF.

Our blockades of Nagar and Telum continue. A Quaeesil colony ship did not attack our colony in the Kulthos system. Lereuent lost 20 ships, we lost 4, and VW lost 14 in an attempted assault on Corvus III; the battle was a draw. Riloxtat attacked the defenseless world of Kaff III and then bombed it. Laraarg didn’t attack our scout ship in the Gemma-B system.

Turn 88:
Thetaplex scanning array is now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 13 of social arts and sciences (deep loyalty indoctrination, regional research network). Next up: Biology.

We completed construction of a 01 Colony ship (Darlok), a 5-pack of MP FFs, and a Re CA.

Our blockades of Nagar and Telum continue. We didn’t attack in the Corvus system. Riloxtat attacked the defenseless planet of Tegmine II and then bombed it. Horlo didn’t attack in the Tegmine system. Riloxtat attacked the defenseless world of Kaff III and then bombed it.

Turn 89:
Desusaka agrees to give us cross-cultural reference library and command center for improved laser and improved mass driver.

Cross-cultural reference library, command center, and ecm II are now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 12 of biology.

We completed construction of 2 troop ships, a 5-pack of MP FFs, a MP CL, and a Re BC.

Our blockades of Corvus, Nagar, and Telum continue. Riloxtat attacked the defenseless planet of Tegmine II and then bombed it. Riloxtat attacked the defenseless world of Kaff III and then bombed it. We drove off a Horlo colony ship in the Gemma-B system.

Turn 90:
We completed construction of a troop ship, a PD FF, and a MP BC.

We completed level 13 of biology (genetic mutagens, smart drugs, controlled environmental farming).

Our blockades of Corvus, Nagar, and Telum continue. Riloxtat attacked the defenseless planet of Tegmine II and then bombed it. Riloxtat attacked the defenseless world of Kaff III and then bombed it.

Turn 91:
Science guilds has reached completion.

We completed construction of a troop ship, a MP CL, and two MP BCs.

We completed level 14 of biology (pollution processors). Next up: energy.

Our blockades of Corvus and Nagar continue. We drove off an IF ship and destroyed the beam base on Telum I and then bombed the planet.. Riloxtat didn’t attack in the Kaff system. A Horlo SR ship drove off our scout in the Gemma-B system.

Turn 92:
Unity defense grid, hard beam mini I, and quark cannon mini II have reached completion. Time to redesign the fleet. We have completed level 12 of energy.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Grendarl) and two 5-packs of MP FFs.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. Quaaesil destroyed our scout ship over Pomptina III and then bombed the planet. We destroyed two ground bases on Corvus III and 0 of 7 VW ships and then bombed the planet. Riloxtat didn’t attack in the Kaff system. Iriraafa destroyed our scout in the Keter system.

Turn 93:
AP rail gun, deep loyalty indoctrination, and ECCM II have reached completion.

Laraarg wants unity defense grind in exchange for class II shield and high-caliber detection system. I’ll accept.

We completed construction of a troop ship, a PD FF, a Re CA, a MP BC, and a Re BC.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. Quaaesil attacked and then bombed the defenseless planet of Pomptina III. We destroyed 20 of 34 VW ship over Covus III and then bombed the planet. Desusaka’s system ship destroyed Riloxtat’s over Kaff . Horlo’s LR ship drove off our scout from over Udha I.

Turn 94:
We lost control of Tegimine II and Kaff III.

Class II shield and high-caliber detection system are complete and ready to be used. Time to redesign again. We completed level 13 of energy (AF hard beam, AP hard beam, impulse engine). Next up: physics.

We completed construction of a troop ship, a Re FG, and a MP CL.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. Quaaesil attacked and then bombed the defenseless planet of Pomptina III. We destroyed of 9 VW ships over Corvus III and then bombed the planet.

Turn 95:
Fusion cannon mini II is complete and ready to be used. We completed level 12 of economics.

We completed two 02 colony ships (Grendarl), two 5-pack Re FFs, and a MP BC.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. Quaaesil attacked and then bombed the defenseless planet of Pomptina III. We destroyed 2 ground bases on Corvus II and drove off 8 CV ships before bombing the planet. We drove off a Horlo colony ship from the Gemma-B system.

Turn 96:
Genetic mutagens, smart drugs, controlled environmental farming, and regional research network are complete and ready to be used. We completed level 13 of physics (tritanium). Next up: Energy.

We completed construction of two MP CLs and a MP BC.

The Senate has banned nuclear weapons.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We attacked the defenseless planet of Corvus III and bombed it. Laraarg destroyed our scout ship in the Gemma-B system.

Turn 97:
Desusaka agrees to give me fusion drives and heavy mount for AP rail gun. Horlo agrees to a NAP.

Heavy mount, fusion drives, rail gun mini I, and pollution processors are now complete. Time to redesign. We completed level 14 of energy (cont. hard beam, hellfire cannon, neutron blaster, missile shield generator, fighter shield generator). Next up: Physics.

We completed construction of a SL Re FG, a 5-pack of SL MP FFs, a SL MP BC, and a SL Re BC.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. Quaaesil drove off our colony ship from over Kulthos II and then bombed the planet. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We attacked the defenseless planet of Innar I, landed a mobile army, and conquered the planet gaining the technology of laser mini II in the process. We attacked the defenseless planet of Corvus I and bombed it.

Turn 98:
We completed construction of a SL Re CA.

We completed level 15 of biology (training resistance compensators). (Ooops. I pushed the wrong school.)

Our blockade of Nagar continues. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We destroyed 2 of 3 VW ships over Corvus II and then bombed the planet.

Turn 99:
We completed construction of two 5-packs of SL MP FFs and a SL Re BC.

We completed level 14 of physics (AF rail gun, neutronium warhead, full crust mining). Next up: Math.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We destroyed 8 of 9 VW ships over Corvus III and bombed the planet.

Turn 100:
Impulse engine (system) and AP hard beam reached completion. I’ll redesign next turn.

VW-862-CUEH declares war. CR-143-CIOJ wants to trade enveloping fusion fighter cannon, neutron blaster, and class III shield for fusion drives. I'll take it.

We completed construction of a SL Troop Ship, a SL MP CA and two Fu MP BCs.

The Situation at Turn 100


This is what we know of the galaxy on Turn 100.

I don’t have a strongest ally. My worst enemy is Quaaesil.

Powergraph rankings:
#3: Quaaesil (Nommo): 43 planets, average size 8, average tech level 17, 626 population, 20,769 score.
#4: Horlo (Sakkra): 44 planets, size 7, average tech level 16, 645 population, 19,988 score.
#6: Riloxtat (Tachidi): 40 planets, average size 6, average tech level 18, 523 population, 16,808 score.
#7: Lereuent (Imsaeis): 36 planets, average size 7, average tech level 15, 516 population, 13,044 score.
#9: Laraarg (Grendarl): 32 planets, average size 7, average tech level 16, 490 population, 11102 score.
#10: CR-143-CIOJ (Meklar): 27 planets, average size 6, average tech level 17, 383 population, 8708 score.
#11: VW-862-CUEH (Cynoid): 35 planets, average size 6, average tech level 16, 313 population, 7981 score.
#13: Eloneirari (Eoladi): 17 planets, average size 8, average tech level 17, 450 population, 6089 score.
#14: Lennierrit (Grendarl): 18 planets, average size 7, average tech level 14, 324 population, 5672 score.
#16: New Orions (Antaran): 4 planets, size 9, average tech level 45, 296 population, 4734 score.
#18: Desusaka (Psilon): 19 planets, average size 7, average tech level 16, 232 population, 3714 score.

The diplomatic situation:
Quaaesil has a NAP with CR-143-CIOJ; a TA with VW-862-CUEH; contact with NOs; war with Lennierrit, Laraarg, and Lereuent.
Horlo has a NAP with Lennierrit; TAs with CR-143-CIOJ, Larrarg, Eloneirari, Desusaka, Ozitktki, Khom, Riloxtat, and VW-862-CUEH; contact with NOs; war with Ha-Tazakitar and Iriraafa.
Riloxtat has TAs with Lereuent, Desusaka, CR-143-CIOJ, Lereuent, Quaaesil, Horlo, and VW-862-CUEH.
Lereuent has a defensive alliance with Lennierrit; NAP with Khom: TAs with Ozitktki and Riloxtat; contact with NOs; war with Ha-Tazakitar, Quaaesil, and Takazmi (Ithkul).
Laraarg has a TAs with Lennierrit, VW-862-CUEH, CR-143-CIOJ, Horlo, and Lundthucha (Silicoid); war with Quaaesil.
CR-143-CIOJ has a NAPs with Lennierrit, Quaaesil, and Iriraafa; TAs with Desusaka, Horlo, Riloxtat, Laraarg, and VW-862-CUEH; contact with NOs.
VW-862-CUEH has TAs with Desusaka, CR-143-CIOJ, Quaaesil, Horlo, Eloneirari, Lundthucha (Silicoid), Laraarg, and Riloxtat; contact with NOs and Ozitktki; and war with Lennierrit.
Eloneirari has NAP with Lennierrit; TA with Horlo, Desusaka, Riloxtat, and VW-862-CUEH.
Lennierrit has a defensive alliances with Desusaka and Lereuent; NAPs with Eloneirari, CR-143-CIOJ, and Horlo; TAs with Laraarg and Riloxtat; contact with NOs; war with VW-862-CUEH and Quaaesil.
The NOs have contact with Lennierrit, Desusaka, CR-143-CIOJ, VW-862-CUEH, Horlo, Riloxtat, and
Quaaesil.
Desusaka has defensive alliance with Lennierrit; TAs with CR-143-CIOJ, Horlo, Riloxtat, Eloneirari, and VW-862-CUEH; contact with NOs; war with Ha-Tazakitar (Ithkul).

Our food shortage seems to be over, but we still have a mineral shortage.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We destroyed two fish ships that tried to assault Pomptina III. We attacked and bombed the defenseless planet of Corvus I.


This is the VW-862-CUEH Empire on turn 100.


This is the northern part of the Quaaesil Empire on turn 100.


This is the southern part of the Quaaesil Empire on turn 100.

Turn 101:
Spies have stolen AP hard beam from us.

CR-143-CIOJ accepts our offer of a defensive alliance.

Enveloping fighter fusion cannon, neutron blaster, and class III shield are now complete and ready to be used. Time to redesign the fleet. We completed level 15 of energy (laser rifle). Aaargh! Pushed the wrong one again!

We completed construction of a 5-pack of Fu MP DDs, a Fu MP CA, and a Fu MP BC.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We destroyed a VW colony ship over Corvus II and then bombed the planet.

[grandIthkulman]

I just wish someone would actually not bash the ithkul

Love you lenny!

[elizibar]

It wouldn't be so bad, but you guys have that -100 or so to relationships. It's kind of a deal breaker.

[Lennier]

Actually, its -150. But I think the Ithkul are #1/#2 in this game at 100.

[grandIthkulman]

Yeah were quite suped up in vanilla compared to the others, but do to the fact that everyone hates us were kinda doomed

[MisterPlow]

Looks like a tough game... I hope you do manage to pull it out.

[elizibar]

Anyway, we could use more explosions.

[Lennier]

Turn 102:
Cont. hard beam and hellfire cannon are now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 14 of math (hackers). Next up: Economics.

We completed construction of a Re CA and a MP BC.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. Lereuent and us attacked the defenseless VW world of Bunda III, landed a mobile corps, and conquered the planet. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We destroyed 14 of 28 VW ships and lost 15 of 24 of our own ships while fighting to a draw over Corvus III.

Turn 103:
AF hard beam is now complete and ready to be used. We have completed level 13 of economics.

We completed construction of a 5-pack of MP DDs and a MP BC.

We destroyed 28 of 37 Quaaesil ships and a fighter base on Nagar II. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. Lereuent attacked the defenseless VW colony of Bunda I and then bombed it. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We drove off 4 Quaaesil ships from over Pomptina III. We didn’t attack in the Corvus system.

Turn 104:
Training resistance compensators, AF rail gun, tritanium, and fighter shield generators have reached completion. We have completed level 14 of economics (bulk freight module). Next up: Economics.

We completed construction of a Re FG 5-pack, a MP DD 5-pack, and a MP CA.

We destroyed a beam base on Nagar II. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. Lereuent attacked the defenseless VW colony of Bunda I and then bombed it. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We destroyed 15 VW ships over Corvus III while loosing 1 of ours; then we bombed the planet.

Turn 105:
Missile shield generators, bioorganic monitoring station, and full crust mining have reached completion. Time to redesign.

Lereuent accepts our offer of cont hard beam and quark cannon mini II in exchange for bioorganic monitoring station. Horlo wants AF hard beam, cont hard beam, and ECM II in exchange for Gemma-B I, Gemma-B II, and bulk freight module. I’ll take it.

We completed construction of a 5-pack of troop ships and a 5-pack of Re DDs.

Our mineral shortage seems to be over.

We attacked the defenseless world of Nagar II. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. We and Lereuent attacked the defenseless world of Bunda IV, landed a mobile corps, and conquered the planet. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We destroyed 21 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV.

Turn 106:
Bulk freight module has reached completion. We completed level 16 of economics. Next up: Math.

We completed construction of a troop ship, a 5-pack of troop ships, a MP CA, and a Re BC.

We attacked the defenseless world of Nagar II. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. Lereuent attacked the defenseless planet of Bunda I and then bombed it. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We drove off a VW colony ship over Corvus II and then bombed the planet.

Turn 107:
Hackers and laser rifle have reached completion.

We completed construction of a 5-pack of troop ships, a 5-pack of PD FGs, and a MP BC.

We assaulted the defenseless planet of Nagar II, landed a mobile corps, and conquered the planet. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos II and then bombed it. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We destroyed 8 VW ships over Corvus III and then bombed the planet. Laraarg didn’t attack Botein IV.

Turn 108:
Neutronium warhead is now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 15 of math.

We completed construction of a 02 Colony ship (Darlok), a 5-pack of troop ships, and a MP BC.

We’ve got a food shortage again (399/418).

We destroyed one ship and a fighter base at the Quaaesil planet of Kulthos IV. We attacked the defenseless planet of Bunda I, landed a mobile corps, and conquered the planet. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We attacked the defenseless world of Corvus II and then bombed the planet. Our system ship drove off a Laraarg colony ship in the Botein system. Quaaesil destroyed our system corvette and then bombed the planet of Botein IV.

Turn 109:
It’s election time. Adotar Rititos of the Horlo Empire vs. Ihigfa Orskye of the NOs. I’ll vote NO.

Desusaka accepts class III shields and enveloping fighter fusion cannon for extractor assemblies. Laraarg accepts my offer of a NAP.

Extractor assemblies is now ready to be used.

We completed construction of a Re FG, a 5-pack of Re DDs, and a Re BC.

We attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos IV. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. We destroyed a Quaaesil colony ship in the Pomptina system. We destroyed a VW colony ship over Corvus III and then bombed the planet. We destroyed 48 Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Botein IV.

Turn 110:
CR-143-CIOJ declares war. VW-862-CUEH imposes sanctions. I’ll impose an embargo back.

VW-862-CUEH has been diplomatically isolated by the Senate.

We completed construction of a 02 colony ship (Grendarl) and a Re CA.

We completed level 16 of math (hard beam mini II, rail gun mini II, magnetic field modification, backwater navigation.) Next up: Energy.

We’re back in surplus for food: 447/430.

We attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos IV. There was no combat in the Anser system between CR and us. A CR armada prevented us from assaulting Telum I. CR drove off our flotilla over Pomptina III and then bombed it. We destroyed 28 VW ships over Corvus II and then glassed the planet. We destroyed a CR colony ship over Botein V.

Turn 111:
We completed construction of a 5-pack of MP DDs and two Re BCs.

We attacked the defenseless planet of Kulthos IV, landed a mobile corps, and conquered the planet. We destroyed 1 CR ship over Anser IV, landed a mobile corps, and conquered the planet. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Pomptina III and then bombed it. We attacked the defenseless planet of Botein V, landed a mobile corps, and conquered the planet.

Turn 112:
We completed construction of a troop ship and two MP BCs.

We have completed level 16 of energy (hercular warhead, improved quark cannon, personal absorption, large shield generator). Next up: Physics.

We destroyed a CR colony ship in the Nagar system. We destroyed 36 CR ships that tried to attack Anser III. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. CR and Quaaesil attacked and bombed the defenseless planet of Pomptina III. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system.

Turn 113:
CR imposes sanctions. We’ll impose an embargo back.

We completed construction of a MP DD 5-pack, a Re DD 5-pack, a MP CA, and a MP BC.

We lost 42 ships of 50 while CR lost 18 of 36 in a draw over Nagar II. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. CR and Quaaesil attacked and bombed the defenseless planet of Pomptina III. We lost 6 of 19 ships while destroying 22 VW ships in a successful defense of Corvus IV.

Turn 114:
CR increases sanctions to an embargo. The Senate will be declaring total war against VW and CR.

System university is now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 16 of physics.

We completed construction of two MP BCs.

We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. CR and Quaaesil attacked and bombed the defenseless planet of Pomptina III.

Turn 115:
Horlo accepts our offer of a defensive alliance.

Rail gun mini II and backwater navigation have reached completion.

We completed construction of a PD FG, two 5-packs of MP DDs, and a MP BC.

We ran circles around a CR SR wave over Nagar II to get a draw. We attacked and bombed the defenseless world of Telum I. CR and Quaaesil attacked and bombed the defenseless planet of Pomptina III. We destroyed a VR colony ship in the Corvus system.

Turn 116:
Ondo Onevogor has died; apparently from natural causes.

We completed construction of a 5-pack of MP DDs.

We completed level 16 of Physics (battleship, automated assembly module, residential metroplex, subterranean farms, mass synthesizer.) Next up: Economics.

We destroyed 12 of 20 CR ships that tried to attack Nagar II. We destroyed 18 CR ships that attempted to defend Telum I. Then we glassed the planet. CR and Quaaesil attacked and bombed the defenseless planet of Pomptina III. We destroyed 2 VW colony ships in the Corvus system. We drove off a Quaaesil colony ship in the Botein system.

Turn 117:
Hard beam mini II, magnetic field modification, and large shield generator are complete and ready to be used. Time to redesign the fleet.

We completed construction of a 02 colony ship (Grendarl), a MP CA, and a Re BC.

CR and Quaaesil destroyed our missile base on Pomptina I and then bombed the planet. We destroyed 20 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV.


This is a sad state of affairs for the high council.

Turn 118:
Hercular warhead is complete and ready to be used.

We completed a 02 colony ship (Darlok), a troop ship, a 5-pack of Re DDs, and a 5-pack of MP DDs.

We destroyed 2 of 24 CR and Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Pomptina I. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system.

Turn 119:
We completed construction of a MP BC.

We completed level 17 of economics (lending associations, honeycomb warehousing). Next up: social science.

We fought CR to a draw over Pomptina II; no ships on either side were destroyed. We destroyed one of two VW colony ships in the Corvus system. We assaulted the defenseless Quaaesil planet of Knaa IV. We destroyed a Quaaesil colony ship in the Botein system.

Turn 120:
Having heard tales of my empire’s success, Dxokth Grostab (+20% ground troops, +5% unrest) has agreed to help lead our government. I’ll fire him.

We’ve lost control of the planet Pomptina III.

Improved quark cannon and personal absorption are complete. We completed level 14 of social science.

We completed construction of two Re DD 5-packs and a Re CA.

CR attacked the defenseless planet of Pomptina I and bombed it. We destroyed 14 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV. We lost 2 ships while destroying 47 of 49 Quaaesil ships over Knaa IV, then landed a mobile corps and gained 1 region.

Turn 121:
Automated assembly module has reached completion. We completed level 15 of social science.

We completed construction of a 02 colony ship (Grendarl), a MP BC, and a Re BC.

CR attacked the defenseless planet of Pomptina I and bombed it. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system. We attacked the defenseless planet of Knaa IV and completed our conquest.

Turn 122:
Limekkhenu Dulelac (+15% farming, +5% unrest) has offered to join in the governing of our empire.

Elioneirari wants improved quark cannon in exchange for media outlets, residential metroplex, and research laboratories. I’ll accept.

Residential metroplex and subterranean farms are now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 16 of social science.

We completed construction of a troop ship and a MP DD 5-pack.

We destroyed 54 of 72 CR ships while loosing 6 of our 66 ships in a successful assault on Pomptina II. We destroyed 1 of 2 VW colony ships in the Corvus system. A Quaaesil CV squad forced our transport flotilla (with a mobile army) to retreat over Knaa IV.

Turn 123:
Media outlets and research laboratory are now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 17 of social science (I was going for media outlets, but I seem to have gotten that already). Next up: Physics.

We completed construction of a MP BC and a Re BC.

We destroyed 73 CR ships while loosing 33 of our 60 ships in a successful assault on Pomptina II. We destroyed 14 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Knaa IV but Laraarg prevented them from bombing it.

Turn 124:
Battleship, lending associations, and honeycomb warehousing have reached completion.

We completed construction of a MP DD 5-pack and a MP CA.

We destroyed 1 CR ship and 14 of 28 Quaaesil ships that attacked Pomptina I while loosing 27 of our own before our transport TF had to reatreat. Then they bombed the planet. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system. We blockaded the Drakka system, but Quaaesil didn’t come out to fight.

Turn 125:
It’s amazing what conquering a few worlds can do; We’re now number 10 in powergraph score.

We completed construction of a Re FG and two MP DD 5-packs.

We completed level 17 of physics (biosphere housing management, disguised freighters). Next up: Energy.

CR and Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Pomptina I and then bombed it. We destroyed 22 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV while loosing 1 of our 14 defending ships.

Turn 126:
We completed construction of a MP DD 5-pack and a MP BC.

CR and Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Pomptina I and then glassed it.

Turn 127:
Mass synthesizer is now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 17 of energy (cloaking device, fighter neutron cannon, x-ray transponder system, cont. hellfire cannon, cont. neutron blaster). Next up: Math.

We completed construction of a troop ship, a 01 colony ship (Nommo), and a Lab DD 5-pack (for eXpeditions).

We assaulted the VW world of Bunda II (outpost became a colony). We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system. Our transport flotilla (with a mobile army) didn’t attack in the Drakka system.

Turn 128:
We completed construction of a troop ship, a MP DD 5-pack, and a MP CA.

We assaulted the defenseless planet of Bunda II, landed a mobile corps, and conquered the planet. We destroyed 16 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV. We destroyed 36 Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Knaa IV.

Turn 129:
We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Nommo), two troop ships, a Lab DD 5-pack, a Re DD 5-pack, a MP DD 5-pack, and a MP BC.

We completed level 17 of math (hellfire cannon mini I). Next up: Energy.

We destroyed 16 Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Nagar II.

Turn 130:
Our diplomats have established contact with the Takazmi (Ithkul) Empire. Lereuent accepts our offer of rail gun mini II, hercular warhead, and pollution processors for Opus V.

We completed construction of a PD FG and a Re DD 5-pack.

We destroyed 43 of 64 CR ships that tried to attack Nagar II while loosing none of our own. We had a transport flotilla with a mobile army that retreated towards Pomptina. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system.

Turn 131:
It’s election time. Horlo vs. NOs. I’ll vote NOs.

The highly regarded Meaghan Terron (+8% diplomacy, +10% spy luck, -5% unrest) has decided to join us as a leader. She’s a keeper.

Desusaka agrees to give me Thoth II in exchange for rail gun mini II, mass synthesizer, and improved quark cannon. Takazmi imposes sanctions on us. We’ll declare and embargo back.

X-ray transponder system, biosphere housing management, and disguised freighters are now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 18 of energy (enveloping hellfire cannon, improved fusion cannon, ion pulse cannon). Next up: Math.

We completed construction of a PD FG, a Lab DD 5-pack, a MP CL, a Re CL, a Re CA, and a MP BB.

We destroyed 16 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Knaa IV.

Turn 132:
Takazmi declares war.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Nommo), a troop ship, a PD FG, and two MP BBs.

We destroyed one CR colony ship and one Quaaesil colony ship over Pomptina II, landed a mobile army, and conquered the planet. We didn’t attack in the Drakka system.

Turn 133:
Cloaking device has reached completion. We completed level 18 of math (ECM III, impulse drives). Next up: Biology.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Darlok), a troop ship, a Re DD 5-pack, a MP CL, a MP CA, and a MP BB.

We lost 36 ships defending Pomptina II from a CR assault while destroying 9 of 36 of their ships. Then the Cynoids bombed the planet. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system. Our blockade of Drakka continues.

Turn 134:
Spies assassinated both of our leaders.


Our high council security needs improvement.

Our diplomats have re-established contact with the Ha-Tazakitar Empire.

Cont. hellfire cannon has reached completion. We completed level 16 of biology.

We completed construction of a troop ship, a PD FG, a Lab DD 5-pack, a Re DD 5-pack, a MP CA, two MP BBs, and a Re BB.

We deployed an eXpedition.

Our transport flotilla successfully retreated from Pomptina II; CR and Quaaesil then bombed the planet. We destroyed 30 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV. Our blockade of Drakka continues. We drove off a Quaaesil colony ship from the Knaa system.

Turn 135:
Desusaka wants me to fulfill my obligations and declare war on Ha-Tazakitar. I’ll accept. After all, they’re declaring war against us.

Fighter neutron cannon is complete and ready to be used. I’d redesign, except that IPC is in prototype. We’ve completed level 17 of biology.

We completed construction of two troop ships, a Re FG, a Re CL, a MP CA, and a Re BB.

We fought CR to a draw over Pomptina II and destroyed 4 of 57 of their ships without loosing any of our own. Our blockade of Drakka continues. Desusaka and us destroyed 9 of 11 Ha-Tazakitar ships that tried to attack Thoth V.

Turn 136:
Ha-Tazakitar is #4 in the powergraph and Takazmi is #6.

Enveloping hellfire cannon and IPC have reached completion. Time to redesign the fleet. We completed level 18 of biology (psi-signature dampening field). Next up: Social science.

We completed construction of a MP DD 5-pack, two MP CLs, a MP CA, two MP BBs, and a Re BB.

CR and Quaaesil forced us to retreat from Pomptina II. Then they glassed the planet. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system. Our blockade of Drakka continues.

Turn 137:
Improved fusion cannon and hellfire cannon mini I have reached completion. We completed level 18 of social science (automated criminal background checks) and 19 of biology. Next up: Physics.

We completed construction of a PD FG, a Re CL, a Re CA, a MP BB, and a Re BB.

We destroyed 28 VW ships that attacked Corvus IV while loosing 3 of our own. Our blockade of Drakka continues. We drove off a Quaaesil colony ship from the Knaa system.

Turn 138:
We completed construction of a troop ship, a MP CA, a Re CA, and a MP BB.

Our blockade of Drakka continues. We destroyed 0 of 14 VW ships in the Drakka system.

Turn 139:
Desusaka accepts my offer of hellfire cannon mini I, IPC, and enveloping hellfire cannon for Thoth I.

We completed construction of a 03 colony ship (Darlok), two troop ships, and a MP DD 5-pack, a MP CL, and two MP BBs.

Our off-road ship finally arrived at the system of Loquace (northwest of Orion). 1 starlane northwest. 3 yellow, 2 red planets.

We completed level 18 of physics (regional deflectors, light missile chassis). Next up: Physics.

We lost 22 of 38 ships and destroyed 9 of 36 VW ships in getting a draw over Nagar I. Our blockade of Drakka continues.

Turn 140:
Impulse drives (stardrive) and ECM III have reached completion. Time to redesign.

We completed construction of two Fu troop ships, a Fu MP DD 5-pack, two Fu MP CAs, a Fu Re CA, and a Re BB.

We destroyed 28 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV. Our blockade of Drakka continues. 7 of our nuclear-engine ships arrived in the VW system of Giedig, but didn’t attack. CR and Queeasil attacked the defenseless planet of Knaa IV and then bombed it.

Turn 141:
Takazmi increases their sanctions to an embargo.

We completed construction of a Fu troop ship, a Fu Re FG, a Fu Re DD 5-pack, a Fu Re CL.

We completed exploration of Echinda (northwest of Loquace). Dead-end. 1 green, 2 yellow 1 red planet.

We completed level 19 of physics (AP neutronium warhead, merculite missile, Zortrium (ship armor)). Next up: social science.

We destroyed 36 CR ships that tried to attack Nagar I while loosing 3 of our own. CR destroyed our system ship and one of Lereuent’s SR ships over Telum II and then bombed the planet. CR attacked the defenseless world of Knaa IV.

Turn 142:
We completed construction of two Fu troop ships, a Fu MP CL, a Fu Re CL, a Fu MP CA, a Fu MP BB, and Fu Re BB.

We completed level 19 of social science (adaptive administration techniques, research campuses.) Next up: Economics.

CR destroyed two ground bases and 8 system ships over Anser V while loosing 14 of 25 of their own ships. Then they bombed the planet. CR attacked the defenseless planet of Knaa IV. A Ha-Tazakitar CV armada attacked the Desusaka world of Thoth IV and destroyed 2 ground bases and 17 Desusaka ships. My system ship hid in a corner and got a draw.

Turn 143:
Lehaibe Iloebeb (+20% space port profits, +2% maint. fees) has offered to assist in the governing of our empire.

Automated criminal background checks is complete and ready to be used. We completed level 18 of economics.

We completed construction of a Fu 01 colony ship (Meklar), an Im PD FG,a Fu Re FG, an Im Re FG, two Fu MP DD 5-packs, a Fu MP CA, a Fu MP BC, an Im MP BC, and a Fu Re BB.

We destroyed of 25 CR ships and of 23 Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Nagar II. We destroyed 28 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV. We destroyed 26 of 35 CR ships and 1 of 1 Quaaesil ship while loosing 24 of 29 of our own ships in getting a draw over Knaa IV. Ha-Tazakitar destroyed our two system ships over Thoth VI. We destroyed 11 CR ships that tried to attack Botein V.

Turn 144:
Our war with the Takazim Empire has ended due to lack of interest.

Regional deflectors has reached completion. We completed level 19 of economics (robo mining plant). Next up: Energy.

We completed construction of two Im 01 colony ships (Grendarl, Cynoid), an Im troop ship, two Fu MP DD 5-packs, a Fu Re CL, and a Fu MP BB.

We destroyed 0 of 28 CR ships and 36 of 36 Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Nagar II. Laraarg managed to drive off 9 CR and 72 Quaaesil ships in the Knaa system. Ha-Tazakitar destroyed 3 ground bases and an orbital over the Desusaka world of Thoth V. Takazmi destroyed a fighter base on the Lereuent world of Opus IV.

Turn 145:
Lereuent agrees to give me Opus I in exchange for hellfire cannon mini I, IPC, and cloaking device.

Light missile chassis and psi-signature dampening field are complete and ready to be used.

We completed construction of two Im 01 colony ships (Grendarl, Darlok), an Im 02 colony ship (Nommo), two Im troop ships, an Im MP CL, and an Im Re BC.

We drove off a Quaaesil colony ship from the Knaa system. Ha-Tazakitar forced Desuskak to retreat from Thoth V after loosing 6 of 20 ships and a fighter base. Takazmi destroyed 31 of 36 Lereuent ships over Opus V and loosing none of their 72. Then they bombed the planet.

Turn 146:
Merculite warhead and AP neutronium warhead are complete. Time to redesign. We completed level 19 of energy (AP neutron blaster, gatling laser). Next up: Energy.

We completed three Im troop ships, two Im PD FGs, two 5-packs of Im Lab DDs, and an Im MP CA.

We destroyed 36 CR ships that tried to attack Nagar I while loosing 13 of our own. We drove off a Quaaesil colony ship from over Pomptina III while destroying a fighter base. We destroyed 28 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV. Desusaka lost 5 of 15 ships that were trying to defend Thoth V. Takazmi destroyed a fighter base on Opus II.

Turn 147:
Adaptive administration techniques is complete and ready to be used.

We completed construction of two 01 colony ships (Grendarl), a 02 colony ship (Grendarl), a troop ship, a troop ship 5-pack, two PD FGs, a MP DD 5-pack, a MP CL, a Re CA, and a MP BB.

CR and Quaaesil brought 73 ships to the Pomptina system, so we didn’t attack. Ha-Tazakitar destroyed 3 ground bases on Thoth VII. Lereuent lost 36 of 100 ships that tried to defend Opus IV. Takazmi didn’t take any casualties.

Turn 148:
Desusaka wants me to declare war on Horlo. I’ll demand two planets and a tech.

Zortrium is now complete and ready to be used. Time to redesign again. We completed level 20 of energy (class IV shield, iridium fuel cells, plasma cannon, graviton beam). Next up: Physics.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Grendarl), a Re FG, two MP CLs, two MP CAs, and a MP BB.

There are now 92 enemy ships in the Pomptina system; our blockade continues. Quaaesil destroyed my system corvette over Knaa IV. Ha-Tazakitar destroyed a Desusaka system ship over Thoth V. Takazmi destroyed two ground bases on Opus I and then glassed it.

Turn 149:
We lost control of Opus V.

We completed construction of a troop ship, a Lab DD 5-pack, two MP DD 5-packs, two MP CLs, a MP CA, two MP BCs, and a MP BB.

Our blockade of Pomptina continues. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Knaa IV and then bombed it. Ha-Tazakitar attacked a defenseless planet in the Thoth system.

Turn 150:
Robo mining plant and research campuses have reached completion.

We lost contact with the Takamzi Empire. Desusaka doesn’t need our help against Horlo that badly. Horlo wants us to fulfill our obligations and declare war against Riloxtat. If they give me a planet I’ll accept.

We completed construction of a troop ship, four MP CLs, a MP CA, and a Re CA.

We completed level 20 of physics (heavy armor, zortrium (ground troop)). Next up: Economics.

The Situation at Turn 150


This is what we know of the galaxy on Turn 150.

I don’t have a strongest ally or worst enemy.

Powergraph rankings:
#3: Ha-Tazakitar (Ithkul): 60 planets, average size 6, average tech level 25, 1606 population, 72,147 score.
#5: Quaaesil (Nommo): 58 planets, average size 7, average tech level 23, 1769 population, 70,336 score.
#6: Riloxtat (Tachidi): 50 planets, average size 6, average tech level 24, 1458 population, 53,691 score.
#7: Lereuent (Imsaeis): 50 planets, average size 6, average tech level 22, 1476 population, 45,961 score.
#8: Laraarg (Grendarl): 47 planets, average size 7, average tech level 21, 1675 population, 45,676 score.
#9: Lennierrit (Grendarl): 44 planets, average size 7, average tech level 20, 1342 population, 39,911 score.
#10: Horlo (Sakkra): 37 planets, size 7, average tech level 22, 1528 population, 34,549 score.
#12: CR-143-CIOJ (Meklar): 31 planets, average size 7, average tech level 22, 914 population, 20,374 score.
#13: Eloneirari (Eoladi): 20 planets, average size 7, average tech level 23, 941 population, 17,724 score.
#14: VW-862-CUEH (Cynoid): 30 planets, average size 6, average tech level 21, 911 population, 17,640 score.
#16: New Orions (Antaran): 5 planets, size 8, average tech level 45, 486 population, 9186 score.
#17: Desusaka (Psilon): 16 planets, average size 6, average tech level 20, 442 population, 6262 score.

The diplomatic situation:
Ha-Tazakitar is at war with Lennierrit, Iriraafa (Nommo), Desusaka, Ozitktki, Khom, Lereuent, and VW-862-CUEH
Quaaesil has a military alliance with CR-143-CIOJ; a NAP with Iriraafa; a TA with Riloxtat; contact with NOs; war with VW-862-CUEH, Lennierrit, Laraarg, and Lereuent.
Riloxtat has TAs with Lennierrit, Eloneirari, Lereuent, Quaaesil, and; contact with NOs and VW-862-CUEH; war with Desusaka, Horlo, and ha-Tazakitar.
Lereuent has a military alliance with Khom; a defensive alliance with Lennierrit; TA Riloxtatwar with Ha-Tazakitar, Quaaesil, and Takazmi.
Laraarg has a NAP with Lennierrit; TAs VW-862-CUEH, Elioneirari, Horlo, and Lundthucha (Silicoid); war with CR-143-CIOJ and Quaaesil.
Lennierrit has a defensive alliances with Desusaka, Horlo, and Lereuent; NAPs with Eloneirari, Laraarg, and Horlo; TA with and Riloxtat; contact with NOs; war with Ha-Tazakitar, CR-143-CIOJ, VW-862-CUEH and Quaaesil.
Horlo has a defensive alliance with Lennierrit; TAs with Larrarg, Eloneirari, Ozitktki, and Khom; contact with NOs; war with VW-862-CUEH, Riloxtat, Desusaka, Ha-Tazakitar and Iriraafa.
CR-143-CIOJ has a military alliance with Quaaesil; defensive alliance with Iraraaf; contact with NOs; wars with Lennierrit and Laraarg.
Eloneirari has NAP with Lennierrit; TA with Horlo, Desusaka, and Laraarg.
VW-862-CUEH has TAs with Lundthucha (Silicoid) and Laraarg; contact with Riloxtat; and war with Quaaesil, Horlo, Ha-Tazakitar, and Lennierrit.
The NOs have contact with Lennierrit, Desusaka, CR-143-CIOJ, Horlo, Riloxtat, and Quaaesil.
Desusaka has defensive alliance with Lennierrit; contact with NOs; war with Horlo, Riloxtat, and Ha-Tazakitar.

There are now 128 enemy ships in Pomptina. We destroyed 22 of 28 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV while loosing 1 of our own. Quaaesil attacked the defenseless planet of Knaa IV and bombed it. Desusaka’s CV squad did no damage to Ha-Tazakitar’s fleet over Thoth V before retreating.

[Lennier]

Turn 151:
Desusaka agrees to give me graviton beam, plasma cannon, and standardization in exchange for hard beam mini II, impulse drives, and imposing an embargo on Ha-Tazakitar.

Graviton beam, standardization, and plasma cannon have reached completion. We completed level 20 of economics (standardization). Next up: social science.

We completed construction of a troop ship, a troop ship 5-pack, a PD FG, a Re CL, a MP CL, a MP CA, a MP BC, and a Re BB.

Our blockade of Pomptina continues. 152 Quaaesil ships attacked the defenseless planet of Knaa IV. Then they glassed the planet. 69 Ha-Tazakitar ships attacked a defenseless Desusaka planet in the Thoth system.

Turn 152:
We completed construction of a Re FG, a Lab DD 5-pack, two Re DD 5-packs, two MP CLs, a Re CL, a MP CA, and a MP BC.

We completed level 20 of social science (frame of reference simulator). Next up: biology.

There are now 200 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. Ha-Tazakitar attacked a defenseless Desusaka planet in the Thoth system.

Turn 153:
It’s election time: Ihigfa Orsyke of the NOs versus Zhea’ Tlxapkii of the Riloxtat Empire. I’ll vote NOs.

Iridium fuel cells is now complete. I’d redesign, except that class IV shield is in prototype. We completed level 20 of biology (byproduct reprocessing). Next up: Math.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Grendarl), two troop ships, a Re DD 5-pack, two MP CLs, a MP CA, two Re CAs, a Re BC, and a MP BB.

We launched another eXpedition.

There are now 273 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. We destroyed 36 VW ships (an IF armada) and lost 14 of 28 of our own ships in a successful defense of Corvus IV. We destroyed 2 system ships and 3 ground bases on the VW world of Trikaya I, landed a mobile army, and gained two regions. Ha-Tazakitar destroyed 4 of 28 Desusaka ships over Thoth V before forcing them to retreat.

Turn 154:
Class IV shield and AP neutron blaster are ready to be used. I’d redesign the whole fleet, but heavy armor is in prototype. (I’ll just redesign my system CT and FF; they don’t use heavy armor.)

We completed construction of a MP CA, a Re CL, two Re CAs, a MP BB, and a Re BB.

Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We attacked the defenseless planet of Trikaya I and completed our conquest. Ha-Tazakitar destroyed our system corvette over Thoth VI.

Turn 155:
Heavy armor and gatling laser are now complete and ready to be used. Nothing in prototype, so I’ll redesign. We completed level 19 of math.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Audrieh), a troop ship, a PD FG, a Re FG, a MP DD 5-pack, two MP CLs, a Re CL, two MP CAs, a Re CA, two MP BCs, and a Re BC.

There are now 218 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. Ha-Tazakitar destroyed two Desusaka CV ships and one of our system frigates over Thoth VII.

Turn 156:
We landed colony ships on four of the planets in the Loquace system.

We completed construction of two troop ships, a MP DD 5-pack, a MP CL, a MP CA, and a Re BB.

We completed level 20 of math (ECCM III). Next up: energy.

We destroyed 36 CR ships that tried to attack Nagar I. There are now 288 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. We destroyed 31 CV ships that tried to attack Corvus IV. Ha-Tazakitar drove off 29 Desusaka ships from over Thoth VII. We destroyed 20 CR ships that tried to attack Botein IV.

Turn 157:
We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Cynoid), two MP CLs, a Re CL, and two MP CAs.

CR did a shoot-n-scoot over Nagar II and destroyed two of our system ships. There are now 289 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. Ha-Tazakitar attacked the defenseless planet of Thoth VII.

Turn 158:
We completed construction of a PD FG, two MP DD 5-packs, a MP Re DD 5-pack, two MP CLs, two MP CAs, a Re CA, MP BC, and three MP BBs.

We completed level 21 of energy (improved hard beam, AP hercular warhead, fighter ion cannon). Next up: physics.

There are now 325 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. We destroyed 36 VW ships (a CV armada) that tried to attack Corvus IV. We destroyed 3 ground bases on the VW world of Giedig I, but lost 34 of 35 ships before retreating. Ha-Tazakitar lost 1 of 111 ships that destroyed 3 ground bases on Thoth I. Then they glassed the planet.

Turn 159:
Byproduct reprocessing, frame of reference simulator, and zortrium (ground version) have reached completion.

We colonized a planet in the Echinda system.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Grendarl), three troop ships, two MP CLs, a MP CA, a Re CA, a MP BC, and a Re BC.

There are now 218 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. Ha-Tazakitar destroyed a colony ship, an orbital, and three ground bases over the Desusaka world of Thoth IV.

Turn 160:
ECCM III is now complete and ready to be used.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Audrieh), a troop ship, a MP DD 5-pack, two MP CLs, two MP CAs, and a MP BB.

We destroyed 108 CR ships and 36 Quaaesil ships while loosing 14 of 108 of our own in a successful defense of Nagar IV. There are 216 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. Ha-Tazakitar destroyed 3 ground bases on Thoth II and then glassed the planet.

Turn 161:
We completed construction of a troop ship, a PD FG, a MP CL, a Re CL, a MP CA, two MP BCs, and a MP BB.

We completed level 21 of physics (commandos, armor, robotic factories). Next up: Math.

There are 253 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. We destroyed 36 VW ships (LR armada) that tried to attack Corvus IV.

Turn 162:
We completed construction of a Re DD 5-pack, two MP CLs, a Re CL, a MP CA, a MP BC, a Re BC, and two Re BBs.

Our blockade of Pomptina continues.

Turn 163:
We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Audrieh), a troop ship, two MP DD 5-packs, a MP CL, a Re CL, a MP CA, a Re CA, and a MP BC.

We completed level 21 of math (neutron blaster mini II, stealth suit). Next up: social science.

There are now 325 enemy ships in the Pomptina system.

Turn 164:
We re-established contact with the Ozitktki Empire and lost contact with the Ha-Tazakitar Empire.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Meklar), two Re DD 5-packs, two MP CLs, a Re CL, a MP CA, a Re CA, and two MP BCs.

We completed level 21 of social science.

We destroyed 72 Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Nagar II while loosing 3 of 72 of our own and 0 of 28 of Horlo’s. There are 109 enemy ships in the Pomptina system; they didn’t come out and play with our 36.

Turn 165:
Ozitktki wants an economic TA. We’ll accept.

Armor is complete and ready to be used. We completed level 22 of social science (base fear indoctrination). Next up: Physics.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Darlok), a troop ship, two MP CLs, a Re CL, a MP CA, a Re CA, two Re BCs, a MP BB, and a Re BB.

We lost 93 ships and 3 ground bases in an unsuccessful defense of Nagar II; CR lost 12 of 108 and Quaaesil lost 0 of 36. Then they bombed the planet. There are now 181 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. We lost 58 of 72 ships in an unsuccessful assault on Gieding I; we destroyed 3 ground bases and 16 of 90 VW ships.

Turn 166:
AP hercular warhead, improved hard beam, and fighter ion cannon have reached completion. Time to redesign the fleet.

We completed construction of a MP DD 5-pack, three MP CLs, two Re CLs, a MP BB, and a Re BB.

Change MPE to Total War.

CR lost 10 of 96 ships in the process of destroying the missile base on Nagar I. Then they bombed the planet. There are 253 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. We destroyed 11 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV.

Turn 167:
Commandos has reached completion.

We completed construction of a Re FG, a MP CA, a Re CA, two MP BCs, and a Re BC.

CR attacked the defenseless world of Nagar II. Then they bombed it. We destroyed 36 Quaaesil ships that attacked Telum I; they managed to destroy two ground bases. There are now 325 enemy ships in the Pomptina system.

Turn 168:
Stealth suit is now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 22 of physics (improved rail gun, battle suits, project management systems.) Next up: math.

We completed construction of two troop ships, two MP DD 5-packs, two MP CLs, a MP CA, and a Re CA.

122 Quaaesil and CR ships attacked the defenseless world of Nagar II and then bombed it. Horlo and us didn’t challenge the 325 enemy ships in the Pomptina system with our 64. We destroyed 72 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV while loosing 23 of 77 of our own.

Turn 169:
We completed construction of a PD FG, four MP CLs, a Re CL, five MP CAs, a MP BC, a Re BC, and a MP BB.

122 Quaaesil and CR ships attacked the defenseless world of Nagar II and then bombed it. Horlo and us didn’t challenge the 325 enemy ships in the Pomptina system with our 64.

Turn 170:
Neutron blaster mini II and robotic factories have reached completion.

Raevensong stole commuter transport docks from the Quaaesil Empire.

Femaaumar Sumolaieu (+10% recreation, +10% factory output, -5% taxes) has joined our High Council.

We lost control of Nager I due to the population falling too low.

Antaran eXpedition #1 has found a destination.

We completed construction of three troop ships, a Re FG, a MP DD 5-pack, a MP CL, two MP BC, and two MP BBs.

CR destroyed 1 Leurent SR ship over Nagar II. Then they glassed the planet. There are 290 enemy ships in the Pomptina system.

Turn 171:
Nonlinear thinking has reached completion. We completed level 22 of math (hellfire cannon mini II, tri-planar command center, plasma cannon mini I). Next up: Energy.

Raevensong stole soil rejuvenators from the Quaaesil Empire.

Our diplomats have reestablished contact with the Iriraafa Empire. Riloxtat wants neutron blaster mini II and AP mass driver in exchange for neutron blaster mini I, fighter graviton beam, and recycling microbes. I’ll accept.

We completed construction of a 01 Colony Ship (Audrieh), two MP DD 5-packs, a MP CA, two Re CAs, a MP BC, and a Re BC.

Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We destroyed 3 VW ships in the Corvus system.

Turn 172:
Raevensong stole AP graviton beam from the Quaaesil Empire.

Neturon blaster mini I, fighter graviton beam, and recycling microbes are now complete and ready to be used.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Audrieah), two troop ships, a MP DD 5-pack, four Re CLs, two MP CAs, a Re CA, and a Re BB.

There are now 291 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. We destroyed 36 VW ships over Corvus IV while loosing 2 of our own. We destroyed 20 Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Botein IV.

Turn 173:
Antaran eXpedition #2 found a destination.

Project management systems has reached completion. We completed level 22 of energy (AP graviton beam). Next up: Energy.

We completed construction of a MP CL, three MP CAs, a Re CA, two MP BCs, and a MP BB.

There are 218 enemy ships in the Pomptina system.

Turn 174:
Battle suits has reached completion.

We completed construction of a troop ship, a MP DD, two MP CLs, a MP CA, a Re CA, and three MP BCs.

There are 316 enemy ships in the Pomoptina system. We destroyed 36 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV.

Turn 175:
It’s election time; NOs vs. Riloxtat.

Antaran eXpedition #2 has made a partial discovery.

We completed construction of a Re FG, a MP DD, a Re DD, three Re DD 5-packs, a MP CL, a Re CL, three MP CAs, two Re CAs, a MP BC, a Re BC, and two MP BBs.

We completed level 24 of energy (class V shield, phaser rifle, cont. plasma cannon, lighting field generator, AF IPC) and 22 of economics. Next up: Physics.

There are 304 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. VW did a shoot-n-scoot over Corvus IV and destroyed 15 of our obsolete ships.

Turn 176:
Raevensong stole polyfabric building materials from the Quaaesil Empire.

Each Antaran eXpedition made a partial discovery.

Improved rail gun, hellfire cannon mini I, tri-planar command center, plasma cannon mini I, and orbital lithoscanners are now complete and ready to be used.

We completed construction of two MP DDs, a Re DD, a Re DD 5-pack, two MP CAs, a Re CA, a MP BC, a Re BC, and a Re BB.

We attacked the defensless Quaaesil world of Nagar II, landed a mobile army, and conquered the planet. there are 305 enemy ships in the Pomptina system.

Turn 177:
Raevensong has been imprisoned by the Quaaesil Empire.

Lereuant agrees to give us system stock exchange for plasma cannon, AP hercular warhead, and iridium fuel cells.

Antaran eXpedition #1 made a partial discovery.

System stock exchange is now ready to be used.

We completed construction of four MP DDs, a MP CL, a MP CA, a Re CA, a MP BC, and a MP BB.

We destroyed a CR colony ship over Nagar I, landed a mobile army, and conquered the planet. There are 305 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. VW sent a CV armada to do a SNS on Corvus IV but they did no damage.

Turn 178:
We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Meklar), three MP DDs, a MP DD 5-pack, two MP CLs, a Re CL, three MP CAs, a Re CA, a MP BC, a Re BC, a MP BB, and a Re BB.

We completed level 23 of physics (fighter gauss cannon, dreadnought). Next up: Math.

There are 275 enemy ships in the Pomptina system. We destroyed 3 VW colony ships in the Corvus system.

Turn 179:
Antaran eXpedition #2 made a partial discovery. Ae #1 has 2, Ae #2 has 3, for those who are keeping score.


Turnabout is fair play, except when the AI does it.

We completed construction of a MP DD, two MP DD 5-packs, a Re DD, a MP CL, two Re CLs, a MP CA, a Re CA, two MP BCs, a Re BC, a MP BB, and a Re BB.

208 enemy ships attacked Nagar II, so our armada bugged out. We lost 6 ships before we were able to retreat. Then CR and Quaaesil bombed the planet. 281 enemy ships defended the Pomptina system.

Turn 180:
Phaser rifle is now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 23 of Math (ion drives, graviton beam mini I). Next up: Biology.


Darn it, we’ve got to keep them from doing that.

We completed construction of two MP DDs, two Re CLs, a MP CA, a Re CA, a MP BC, and a Re BC.

330 CR ships attacked the defenseless world of Nagar II, and then glassed it. Our blockade of Pomptina continues.

Turn 181:
Cont. plasma cannon and AF IPC have reached completion. We completed level 21 of biology.

“The” Antaran eXpedition lost a ship during its archeological investigations.

We completed construction of two MP DDs, two MP DD 5-packs, a Re DD, four MP CLs, two MP CAs, two MP BCs, two MP BBs, and a Re BB.

CR attacked the defenseless world of Nagar I and then glassed it. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We destroyed 3 VW colony ships in the Corvus system. We destroyed 167 of 172 Quaaesil ships that attacked Botein V without loosing one of our 148.

Turn 182:
LFG is complete and ready to be used. I’d redesign, except class V shield is in prototype. We completed level 22 of biology.

“The” Antaran eXpedition lost a ship during its archeological investigations.

We completed construction of a MP DD, two Re DDs, two MP CLs, a Re CL, two MP CAs, a Re CA, three MP BCs, two MP BBs, and a Re BB.

We lost 29 ships in an unsuccessful defense of Kulthos III; we destroyed 20 of 36 Quaaesil ships. Then the fish bombed the planet. Our blockade of Pomptina continues.

Turn 183:
Class V shield is now complete and ready to be used. Time to redesign. We completed level 23 of biology (cloning complex, orbital biomonitoring). Next up: Math.

We completed construction of two MP DD 5-packs, a Re DD, a MP CL, a MP CA, a Re CA, a Re BC, and two MP BBs.

Quaaesil destroyed 5 of 17 of our ships over Kulthos III, then bombed the planet. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We destroyed 2 VW colony ships in the Corvus system.

Turn 184:
DN is complete and ready to be used.

We completed construction of three MP DDs, a Re DD 5-pack, four MP CLs, two MP CAs, a Re CA, two MP BCs, a Re BC, a MP BB, and a Re BB.

Quaaesil lost 8 of 52 ships and destroyed 3 ground bases on Kulthos I and then bombed the planet. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system.

Turn 185:
Iriraafa declares war. Desusaka agrees to give me transportation infrastructure for class V shield, fighter ion cannon, and plasma cannon mini I.

“The” Antaran eXpedition lost a ship during its investigations.

Transportation infrastructure, ion drives, and fighter gauss cannon are complete and ready to be used. Time to redesign.

We completed construction of a 01 colony ship (Meklar), three MP DDs, two Re DD 5-packs, a MP CA, a Re CA, a MP BC, three Re BCs, a MP BB, and two Re BBs.

There are 4 CR armadas bearing down on the Kulthos system; I’m officially writing it off.

Two CR armadas prevented us from assaulting planets in the Nagar system. Quaaesil and CR destroyed three ground bases on Kulthus IV and then bombed it. We destroyed 192 Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Telum I; we lost three ground bases and 56 of 184 of our own. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We destroyed two VW colony ships in the Corvus system. We destroyed 6 Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Botein IV.

Turn 186:
We completed an Im MP DD, a 5-pack of Im MP DDs, an Im MP CL, two Im Re CLs, two Im MP CAs, two Im Re CAs, an Im MP BC, an Im Re BC, three Im MP BBs, and an Im Re BB.

We completed level 24 of math (IPC mini I, galactic cybernet). Next up: Energy.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. 196 CR ships destroyed 3 ground bases on Kulthos II and then bombed the planet. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. VW tried a SNS at Corvus IV, but did no damage.

Turn 187:
Graviton beam mini I has reached completion.

We completed construction of an Im MP DD, an Im Re DD, an Im Re CL, two Im MP CAs, three Im MP BCs, an Im MP BB, and an Im MP DN.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. 268 CR ships attacked the defenseless world of on Kulthos III and then glassed the planet. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system.

Turn 188:
Orbital biomonitoring is now ready to be used.


One spy in prison, the other not even in country, and they still manage to blow up a building. Boy our spies are good.

We completed construction of two Im MP DDs, two Im MP DD 5-packs, an Im Re DD, an Im MP CL, an Io Re CL, two Im MP CAs, an Im Re CA, an Im MP BC, an Io MP BB, an Im MP BB, and an Im Re BB.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. 268 CR ships attacked the defenseless world of on Kulthos IV and then bombed the planet. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We drove off two VW colony ships in the Corvus system.

Turn 189:
Riloxtat finally agrees to a NAP.

We completed construction of two Im MP DDs, an Im MP DD 5-pack, three Io MP DDs, an Im Re DD, two Im MP CLs, an Im MP CA, an Io MP CA, an Im MP BB, an Im MP DN, and an Io MP DN.

We completed level 24 of energy (dotomite crystals, enveloping plasma cannon). Next up: Economics.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. 268 CR ships attacked the defenseless world of on Kulthos IV and then bombed the planet. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We destroyed 37 VW ships (a SR armada and a colony ship) that tried to attack Corvus IV.

Turn 190:
Cloning complex is now complete and ready to be used. We completed level 22 of economics.

We completed construction of an Io MP DD 5-pack, an Io MP CA, three Io MP BCs, two Io Re BCs, an Im Re BB, and an Io Re BB.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. 294 CR ships attacked the defenseless world of on Kulthos IV and then glassed the planet. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We destroyed one of two VW colony ships in the Corvus system.

Turn 191:
Galactic cybernet has reached completion. We completed level 23 of economics.

Fred stole reserve bank from the Quaaesil Empire.

Our diplomats have lost contact with the Iriraafa Empire.

Antaran eXpedition #1 has made a partial discovery.

We completed construction of an Io MP DD, an Io MP DD 5-pack, two Io Re DDs, an Io Re DD 5-pack, four Io MP CLs, three Io MP CAs, an Io MP BC, two Io MP BBs, and two Io Re DNs.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. 294 CR ships attacked the defenseless world of on Kulthos I and then glassed the planet. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We destroyed one of two VW colony ships in the Corvus system. We destroyed 21 VW ships that tried to attack Corvus IV.

Turn 192:
We completed construction of six MP DDs, a Re DD, a MP CL, a MP BC, four Re BCs, a MP BB, a Re BB, and a MP DN.

We completed level 24 of economics (institutional checks and balances). Next up: Physics.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. 295 CR ships attacked the defenseless world of on Kulthos II and then glassed the planet. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We destroyed 111 of 180 Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Telum I and lost 48 of 220 of our ships. We destroyed 20 of 38 VW ships and lost 8 of 72 of our own defending Corvus IV. Quaaesil destroyed 3 ground bases and 6 system ships over Botein IV while loosing 26 of 36 ships. Then they bombed the planet.

Turn 193:
Lereaunt agrees to give us cyber security link for class V shield, ion drives, and plasma cannon mini I.

“The” Antaran eXpedition lost a ship during its archeological investigations.

Cyber security link and IPC mini I are complete and ready to be used. Time to redesign the fleet.

We completed construction of three MP DDs, a MP DD 5-pack, a Re CL, two MP CAs, two Re CAs, a Re BC, four MP BBs, a Re BB, and two MP DNs.

Our blockade of Nagar continues. We destroyed 10 Quaaesil ships that tried to attack Anser V. Our blockade of Pomptina continues. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system.

Turn 194:
Antaran eXpedition #2 made another partial discovery.

Dotomite crystals have reached completion. Time to redesign again.

We completed construction of a MP DD 5-pack, three Re DDs, a Re DD 5-pack, two MP BCs, a Re BB, and a MP DN.

Our blockades of Nagar and Pomptina continue. We destroyed one of two VW colony ships in the Corvus system.

Turn 195:
We completed construction of six MP DDs, a Re DD 5-pack, a Re CL, two MP CAs, a Re CA, three MP BCs, four MP BBs, and a MP DN.

We completed level 24 of physics (high energy x-ray laser warhead, scanning resonance collector, gauss cannon, complete mantle mining). Next up: Economics.

Our blockades of Nagar and Pomptina continue. We destroyed 37 VW ships (an IF armada and a colony ship) that tried to attack Corvus IV and lost 1 of 72 ships of our own.

Turn 196:
Antaran eXpedition #1 made a partial discovery. Antaran eXpedition #2 had discovered an X and has started its inbound voyage.

We completed construction of two MP DDs, a MP DD 5-pack, two MP CA, a Re CA, three MP BCs, three MP BBs, two Re BBs, and two Re DNs.

Our blockades of Nagar and Pomptina continue. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system.

Turn 197:
It’s election time. Still NOs vs. Riloxtat.

Institutional checks and balances has reached completion. We completed level 25 of economics (imperial university). Next up: Physics.

We completed construction of a MP DD, a MP DD 5-pack, three Re DDs, a MP CL, three MP CAs, a Re BC, two MP BBs, two Re BBs, a MP DN, and a Re DN.

Our blockades of Nagar and Pomptina continue. Quaaesil and CR destroyed 220 of 256 ships and 3 ground bases defending Telum I; we managed to destroy 196 of the 294 that attacked the planet. Then they bombed it. We drove off 2 VW colony ships from the Corvus system.

Turn 198:
Enveloping plasma cannon has reached completion.

Antaran eXpedition #1 has discovered an X. Antaran eXpedition #2 transmitted information about Antaran Outlook.

The Desusaka Empire has been eliminated.

We completed construction of five MP DDs, a MP DD 5-pack, two Re DDs, a Re DD 5-pack, two MP BCs, two Re BCs, two MP BBs, two Re BBs, and a MP DN.

Our blockades of Nagar and Pomptina continue. Quaaesil and CR destroyed 3 ground bases on Telum II and then bombed the planet. We destroyed a VW colony ship in the Corvus system.

Turn 199:
Leaurent agrees to give us phaser beam in exchange for polyfabric building materials, cont plasma cannon, and regional deflectors.

We completed construction of a MP DD 5-pack, a Re DD, a MP CL, a MP CA, three Re CAs, a MP BC, two MP BBs, two Re BBs, and two MP DNs.

Our blockades of Nagar and Pomptina continue. CR and Quaaesil attacked Telum and then glassed the planet. We destroyed 2 VW ships in the Corvus system.

Turn 200:
We stole bioharvesting robots from the CR empire.

Antaran eXpedition #2 has returned. Antaran eXpedition #1 transmitted its information on Antaran Gentetics.

We completed construction of three MP DDs, two MP DD 5-packs, a Re DD, a MP CL, a Re CL, three MP BCs, a Re BC, three MP BBs, a Re BB, two MP DNs, and a Re DN.

The Situation at Turn 200


This is what we know of the galaxy on Turn 200.

I don’t have a strongest ally or worst enemy.

Powergraph rankings:
#2 Ozitktki (Tachidi): 74 planets, average size 6, average tech level 27, 3466 population, 155,991 score.
#4: Quaaesil (Nommo): 60 planets, average size 7, average tech level 28, 2998 population, 123,920 score.
#5: Riloxtat (Tachidi): 64 planets, average size 6, average tech level 28, 2822 population, 116,613 score.
#7: Lennierrit (Grendarl): 49 planets, average size 7, average tech level 25, 2355 population, 70,685 score.
#8: Laraarg (Grendarl): 48 planets, average size 6, average tech level 24, 2319 population, 65,510 score.
#9: Lereuent (Imsaeis): 40 planets, average size 6, average tech level 26, 1811 population, 46,447 score.
#10: CR-143-CIOJ (Meklar): 33 planets, average size 6, average tech level 25, 1586 population, 39,778 score.
#11: Horlo (Sakkra): 30 planets, size 7, average tech level 26, 1884 population, 31,917 score.
#12: VW-862-CUEH (Cynoid): 30 planets, average size 7, average tech level 25, 1580 population, 30,135 score.
#13: Eloneirari (Eoladi): 20 planets, average size 7, average tech level 26, 1335 population, 28,475 score.
#14: New Orions (Antaran): 5 planets, size 8, average tech level 45, 582 population, 18222 score.

The diplomatic situation:
Ozitktki has TAs with Lennierrit, Iquiri, Iriraafa, Lereuent, Leoseti, Horlo, and Riloxtat; war with Ha-Tazakitar and Khom.
Quaaesil has a military alliances with CR-143-CIOJ and Iriraafa; defensive alliance with Riloxtat; contact with NOs; war with VW-862-CUEH, Lennierrit, Laraarg, and Lereuent.
Riloxtat has defensive alliances with Lereuent and Quaaesil; NAPs with Lennierrit and Laraarg; TAs with Eloneirari and Ozitktki; contact with NOs; war with Horlo and Ha-Tazakitar.
Lennierrit has a defensive alliances with Horlo and Lereuent; NAPs with Eloneirari, Laraarg, Riloxtat, and Horlo; TA with Ozitktki; and contact with NOs; war with CR-143-CIOJ, VW-862-CUEH and Quaaesil.
Laraarg has a NAPs with Lennierrit and Riloxtat; TA Elioneirari; war with VW-862-CUEH, CR-143-CIOJ and Quaaesil.
Lereuent defensive alliances with Lennierrit and Riloxt; TA with Ozitktki; contackt with Ha-Tazakitar; and war with Quaaesil and Takazmi.
CR-143-CIOJ has a military alliances with Quaaesil and Iraraaf; contact with NOs; wars with Lennierrit and Laraarg.
Horlo has a defensive alliance with Lennierrit; TAs with Ozitktki and Khom; contact with NOs; war with Riloxtat and Ha-Tazakitar.
VW-862-CUEH has NAP with Lundthucha; and war with Quaaesil, Laraarg, and Lennierrit.
Eloneirari has NAP with Lennierrit; TA with Riloxtat and Laraarg.
The NOs have contact with Lennierrit, CR-143-CIOJ, Horlo, Riloxtat, and Quaaesil.

OK; I’m calling this game a defeat. I could probably take on either CR-143-CIOJ or Quaaesil, but the combination is going to cut through the heart of my empire and there’s nothing I’m going to be able to do. I put everything I had into the defense of Telum, but it wasn’t enough. I could probably hole up in the Loquace and Echinda systems (cut off by Orion) and wait for Riloxtat take the diplomatic victory (or for one of the Ithkul to take over the rest of the galaxy and finally defeat the NOs and hope an election happens with me as the only member of the Senate. But even if I could do that, that would be a hollow victory.) I’ll have 2 X’s, but I doubt that the others are waiting for me to grab. I’m not a bitter ender, and this is impossible, not easy. So on to the AAR:

Issue: Winter of Our Discontent Modifications:
Discussion: The Winter of Our Discontent (WOD) included modifications to the base relations table that made all playable races start with negative relations. The galaxy was a generally hostile place, but I was still able to make alliances and so were the AI empires. Things started to fall apart on Turn 110 when the CR-143-CIOJ Empire switched sides and declared war on me. The intent of the changes to base relations was to have a generally more hostile galaxy. In this it seemed to succeed.
This mod seems to have made it particularly for for the Harvesters as the other races will be fighting each other at the start of the game and not be able to concentrate their efforts on the defeat of these monstrosities. The two Ithkul Empires in the game seemed to be gobbling up my allies, and did destroy the Psilons. As far as making it more or less difficult for the human player, it DOYPS. You will be more likely to be at war at the beginning of the game, but the AI empires will also be hampered by more wars. And when you do finally get an alliance, they might switch sides at the drop of a hat.
Recommendation: Use the MOD Mod for a change of pace.

Issue: Lots of small ships or a few big ones?
Discussion: In previous games I built no warships smaller than light cruiser as I feel it’s hard to make a combat effective ship smaller than that, especially at higher tech levels. (Note: I’m not counting system ships or transports and their escorts.) In this game I started to build destroyer-sized combat ships to try to get more armadas in space at the cost of survivability. I’m not sure how much survivability I paid as I was also at a tech disadvantage for most of the game.
Recommendation: Avoid small combat ships whenever possible.

Anyone have any other commets, recommendations, or other “kips?”