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Turn 16 2216 Republic of Korinth After redrawing the means of shielding, scientist actually invent a way to project energy around the ship. Much more effective than deflectors due to it being able to negate damage all-together however it is prone to failing quickly from a very small amount of fire. [T1 Single-Phased Shields] A busy year politically, a new alien species arrives and scouts out the nearby system. [Encounter] The Republic is introduced to the Redon Empire via USF interactions and civilian exploration of these strange new worlds. CORRUPTOR DOMINION The spiderlings hurry off their colony ship and find themselves on a rocky ugly world ripe for purification.It is otherwise a quiet year after the devastation they brought upon the bat people. H’Wong Nation A massive breakthrough year for the H’wong as they discover two technologies that further their ships. A turquoise colored field of energy could be projected around their ships negating all damage, it was thin however and could only withstand small volumes of fire. [T1 Single-Phased Shields unlocked.] On the weapons front, they managed to design a propellant capable of boosting the speed of their projectiles greatly and with the addition of new barrel designs allows them to be just as accurate. [T2 Ship Kinetics unlocked] The Remnant One drone suggest instead of pursuing a stronger field why not negate the damage all-together? Perhaps they could project a field of energy around the ship. Looking at previous ways of improving the yield they receive from Fusion was a good start, a more efficient way is drawn up and with more resources and time they could present something. Alas the robotnik seeker sends back a ‘complete’ set of language based on “English”. The Foundry Millions upon billions of droids step off their factory in bulk, set out to work and improve the foundry. Instead of researching stronger engines, the droids decide to just make them slightly larger and add more to the ship greatly improving its survivability upon impact. They confidently test it out on an atmosphere rich world, everything seems to go well before the superstructure begins to show signs of wear before it breaks. Once again they would need to redraw. Talarak Clan Luckily the clan is able to build their ships in peace, all three disembarking safely from the mothership. Both explorer ships run into strange vessels unseen before by the clan, all of them caught up in mining operations and prospecting. Thankfully their stealth does pay off allowing these ships to easily identify visually from a distance before they return back to the mothership. Peg-Arm reports to the captain that after attempting to reverse engineer the deflectors, they could possibly reproduce these defensive systems, though they’ll need more time and supplies to accomplish this. The Antebellum Corporation The year seems uneventful at first, when halfway through a breakthrough causes waves in the scientific community. During their pursuit to attain a technology to project energized fields that are capable of manipulating matter, they manage to tweak an energy density so high, that it would actually turn into a solid substance, able to block mass and energy completely. [T1 Forcefields unlocked. Can be utilized for T1 shields as well.] Impressively they figure out how to create a stronger propellant and barrel design for their cannons, this allows them to be more accurate and punch slightly harder. [T2 Ship Kinetics.] The western colony needs attending to. [Encounter] In the east a lone destroyer encounters a small group of new ships that don’t match protorian standards, the interaction is peaceful but definitely worrying. The Tassarean Republic The vast funding does help their scientists acquire some more personnel and supplies but what good is that without the available space? [5+ RP This turn] Improving the healthcare for all leads to major benefits. Life expectancy is expected to soar on the child population and what limited prosthetic that are available give some people a resemblance of their old life. [0.10% Growth a year.] Scientist all over the nation hobble about their buildings and rooms conducting math and theory. They set about a plan which will take some time to properly design the artificial gravity plates. A surprise event occurs this year as a new species introduces themselves to both the Tassareans and the Protorians, they call their people the Zyrka. The encounter is peaceful.

The Republic of Riverdale Man I need to write RP soon. Population: 2,088 Riverdalians, 11 Morgan Folk AP Expenditure: 13,250 C, 5 AE, 15 S, 10 E, 7 L, 10 Fu, 6 M (3M, 4 E is sent eastward for a deal.) (200 Caps) 2 men are trained to refill second company. (10,000 Caps) 2 Tradeshops are set up close to Morgan’s territory increasing trade! (3 M) 15 more heavy weapons! (MOD) Research agreement with Morgans rifles. Research Expenditure: 6 RP (6 + 6 = 12 RP invested.) Leather Body Armor.

The Republic of Riverdale Out eating, just wanted to get this up for the post boys. Population: 2,039 Riverdalians AP Expenditure: 40,750 C, 4 AE, 10 S, 8 E, 9 L, 8 Fu, 4 M (3 M) They’ll need firearms to properly perform their duties no matter how shittly made they are. Another batch of weapons is ordered. (15 T1 Heavy Pipe Weaponry [Firearms]) (2,500 Caps) As farms are built, soldiers are assigned to help secure and build proper sector fortifications. Each entry way is barricaded and assigned a squad to watch over. Alarm systems are set up all over. [5/5 Sector fortifications] (11,250 Caps) 3 Agriculture facilities are built to feed the people of the land. (MOD) Expanding North-East Block, 25 Trained T1 Rifles, 25 T1 Melee. [25 Trained Men] (MOD) Dispatching scouts to south-east block. (26,000 Caps) 260 men are recruited and trained in basic training and properly equipped for the Riverdale army. Research Expenditure: 6 RP (6 RP) Researching better and more efficient way of wearing and producing the armor their men would wear, maybe Brahmin could be slain and butchered to produce an effective layer of armor. [T2 Body armor.] TREATY TRADE DEAL WITH MORGAN IMMIGRATION DEAL WITH MORGAN ALLIANCE WITH MORGAN

Democratic Laconian Systems An ally in need required help! Population: 6,297,388,628 Humans AP Expenditure: 64,000 C, 23 A, 35 M, 10 T, 33 S, 0 L (24 M) In the slipways of the war-weary republic, 4 more destroyers are built and sent off by the end of the year. (8 M) A single civilian colony ship is built and prepared with another industry in mind. (40,000 C) On the world of Galieo six more civilian infrastructure is built. (10/10 CI) (8,000+ C) (4 S) Dispatching the fleet to reinforce the Tintran colony under siege. 6 Light cruisers, 6 Destroyers, 6 Frigates, 1 Assault ship carrying 25,000 Regulars and 250 Tanks, 250 APCS. 4 Freighters carrying the 4 S. Research Expenditure: 28 RP (3 + 25 + 25 Tintra? + 20% RP = 63 Invested) Successfully completing better and standard ship designs between them was a great boon for both nations under this time of great stress and war. Now having started the initial research on better kinetic weaponry, the Tintrans are invited to finish it alongside their allies. [T2 Ship Kinetics research.] (3 RP) As their ships weapons would be improved and fine tuned, the handheld weapons used by their infantry would be looked at as well. [T2 Handheld Kinetics research]

Turn 15 2215 Democratic Laconian Systems Most of the research in designing better kinetics is placed on its propellant and bullet. They’ll need more time however and way more funding then they had this year to complete it. The combined research project between the two republics yields the best outcome for the year. Their screens all receive new and stronger ship hulls. (T2 Screen Hulls unlocked) The Tintra-Fareen war escalates this year as engagements strike anew with a fresh Fareen fleet striking out. A Tintran colony previously used as a staging point is now under siege, the Tintran report they’re holding but casualties are mounting. Republic of Korinth A quiet year in Korinth, many people continue their business on the many worlds and colonies. Some though talk of the mysterious beings they had come into contact with years prior. Research into making the deflectors project an even more powerful field goes well until the reactors on board begin to suffer extreme overloads. They would need a stronger power source or higher yield from their fusion reactors to properly get this field going. CORRUPTOR DOMINION Screeching and eagerly preparing aboard their vessels, the fleet finally arrives in system. Their prey is akin in tech level to a cold war era humanity. Three large nation states are the dominant superpowers, all caught up in a series of hot skirmishes and cold war. Redon Empire An eager colony ship deploys on a quite arid world with a suitable atmosphere for the Redon. The people quickly expand on world and soon ping back it is sustainable. A quiet year otherwise for the empire, one full of growth and peace. H’Wong Nation A great success for the people of H’wong as the first fur foot steps and walks across a hallway with gravity beneath his feet. Hundreds of civilian craft eagerly take advantage of this new research and soon the entire nation is walking along their vessels. The scientist open the boxes and turn on the computers from their previous kinetics research, those that had worked on it before were close to a breakthrough but picking up where they left off left many with confusion. Another year testing their previous efforts could lead to a stronger punch. The Remnant Research droids are appalled when their reactors begin to show signs of great stress, the field buckling under the strain of power draw. The droids would need to re-look at the way they see deflectors. Such a small amount of time and drones dedicated to researching scanners, at this rate, little progress is made for the year. They manage to translate some words and sentences but the gap of holding a full conversation is still very apparent. The Foundry The superstructure, armor, factories and point defense weapons are all completed and finished. The first test-bed was tested on a planet with minimal atmosphere, it’s engines burning hard to counteract the weight and mass of the ship. They fire up, burning hard at full speed. It slams into the world crushing the vessel under the weight of itself, it would need stronger engines. Hundreds of thousands of little droids skitter out of their facilities droning and beeping as they are transported to their facilities. Talarak Clan The Ka’cezh prisoners after much interpretation and abuse for the most part refuse to serve their captors, they’ll be put to good use as mining thralls. A Ka’cezh scout frigate warps nearby a Talarak civilian vessel, it hailed the ship before matching its structure and warping out. Pings are detected like angry bees, the task force had found them so far from home. It was not long before a small group of escorts would be detected en-route. Despite being found by the incoming Ka’cezh one of the smarter pirate scientists finally presents his stealth armor. Working best at long-range, it diffuses sensors making the ship either invisible at far distance or akin to an asteroid. (T1 Stealth Armor) The Antebellum Corporation With great determination and fear for their family, scientists work every waking hour on perfecting the art of floaty armor. By the end of the year they are so very close to projecting a successful field, they only need more time to finish it. The western colony finally sees the hostile aliens deploy on the world after the strongest wave of bombardment to date hits the planet. All six assault ships strategically deploy to invade the capital city of the planet. An additional 3 destroyers warp into the sector as well, the hostile fleet was at critical mass.. News of this however does finally reach the Antebellum nation in its entirety. The total casualties stand reported stand at 12,000 Regular soldiers, 19,000 Militia, and 33 Tanks. Civilian casualties stand at 64,000 innocents, bombed or shot in the carnage. TAKE NOTE THIS IS PENDING TO CHANGE, YOU MAY LOSE OR GAIN TECH AND RESOURCES.

The Republic of Riverdale Out eating, just wanted to get this up for the post boys. Population: 1,990 Riverdalians AP Expenditure: 25,250 C, 3 AE, 8 S, 6 E, 4 L, 6 Fu, 4 M (4 M) As the first two companies of the Riverdale army is trained and equipped, the next two enter rotation. They’ll need firearms to properly perform their duties no matter how shittly made they are. Another batch of weapons is ordered. (100 T1 Pipe Weaponry [Firearms]) (2 S, 250 C) Second company is sent northward to properly secure it, they’re cautiously ordered to secure EVERY building they can and report back as soon as possible. [100 T1 Firearms, 100 Trained men] Research Expenditure: 4 RP To counteract the serious defeat in the west, they’d need something to clear out the murderholes of the raiders. They begin to try out the fire bombs shown in protest books. [T1 Explosives research.] (4 RP)

The Republic of Riverdale Captain Denzel Washington stretched his ebony hands over the strap around his shoulders, he sighed as he overheard his men hollering about how this town will remember the titans. Their companies nickname had somehow passed under Wahlberg's supervision much to the black man's dismay. At the western gate stood first and second platoon of the Titans, the time to expand was coming as the men there were being briefed by the lieutenant. In his mind… he was out of time. Population: 2,025 Riverdalians AP Expenditure: 20,750 C, 1 AE, 2 S, 2 E, 4 L, 2 Fu, 4 M (4 M) As the first two companies of the Riverdale army is trained and equipped, the next two enter rotation. They’ll need firearms to properly perform their duties no matter how shittly made they are. Another batch of weapons is ordered. (100 T1 Pipe Weaponry [Firearms]) (5,000 Caps) Another 200 men are properly changed from civilians to soldiers, taken from their jobs and trained in the ordeal of fighting, discipline, and physical fitness. They’ll spend the year in a boot camp preparing to fill out the final two companies of the army. [TRAINING 200 MEN to TRAINED STATUS] (2 S, 2,250 Caps) 1st company led by Lieutenant Arrik Brown is dispatched to the blocks to the west, his men were trained the previous year and given their firearms. Their first tour of duty would be spent clearing out the westward block of Pullman, attempting to talk to any locals and if necessary put them down. Their objective is to claim it. [100 Trained soldiers, 100 T1 Firearms.] [Captain Denzel Washington stats: 2 Strength, 3(1+) Perception, 2 Endurance, 3 (1+) Charisma, 2 Intelligence, 1 Agility, 3 (1+) Luck] (MOD) (13,500 C is saved) Research Expenditure: 6 RP (6 + 6 = 12 R) Continued heavy arms research.

The Republic of River-dale Mark awoke to the sound of two guns firing outside, the army was training. Population: 2,000 Riverdalians AP Expenditure: 18,250 C, 1 AE, 0 S, 2 E, 4 L, 2 Fu (4 M) The beginning of the newly elected Mark Wahlberg cabinet was wrought with many changes, one of that being the introduction of firearms to the conscript guard. Immediately one of the nearby empty warehouses is cleared out and replaced with many areas for producing said firearms. They’re ordered to built a batch for the year. (100 T1 Pipe Weaponry [Firearms]) (7,500 Caps) Two large stretches of land are cleared out and given proper irrigation from the treatment plant, their fully seeded and prepped to become agriculture districts. (5,000 Caps) A Conscript Guard was formed taking away the town watch positions, they would be organized under Wahlberg himself for the time being. Over 200 men were paid and given their own building within the facility's walls. They would begin training and bringing everyone up with a good level of fitness and discipline. [TRAINING 200 MEN to TRAINED STATUS] (1,000 C) Even though the fortress of Riverdale was strong, it did not stretch far enough or tall enough. More time this year is spent fortifying with those training using this as an extra time for physical fitness training. [5\5 Block Defense on capital block] (4,750 Caps is put away for the year.) Research Expenditure: 6 RP (6 R) Having a natural affinity with firearms, the grunts being trained complained why even include a heavy rifleman with no heavy guns? Research begins on transforming some pipe rifles into larger and faster firing weapons. [T1 Heavy Gunpowder research]

Faction Name: The Republic of River-dale Civilization Type: Civilized Faction Backstory: A water treatment plant based in south Chicago drew the ire of many people, the overall majority was mostly scared people wanting a change from the constant day to day survival. In its first inception, a draft of basic laws was created drafting the nation under a republic. Their first president, Alex Baldwin, was a modest and intelligent man for his time. They created a wall around the Riverdale water treatment plant and began to scrounge the surrounding area. It was not long before Baldwin was shot by a passing raider. The torch now passed to his vice president, Mark Walhberg. Characters (Minimum 1, Max 5) Character 1 (Leader): President Mark Walhberg Discord: Lmao AAAAAAAAAAAAAY

Democratic Laconian Systems Nothing but war, construction, and stress. Population: 6,204,323,772 Humans AP Expenditure: 75,000 C, 13 A, 64 M, 8 T, 31 S, 0 L (25,000 C) As war consumes their allies borders and a fleet in shambles, the DLS would require more slipways and so a second shipyard appears over Leon’s belt. (T1 SL) (2,000 C saved) (48,000 C) 6 massive military bases are built over the new colony in the north west. (12 + T) (57 M) 3 Light Cruisers and 5 destroyers are built to bolster the depleted fleet and give it a new level of versatility. (11 T, 11,000 C) Research Expenditure: 28 RP (3 RP) After witnessing the comparative firepower of the Fareen to themselves, a new approach had to be taken to even the odds. Development begins on researching better Kinetic weapons for the fleet, the quicker they could kill the faster the numbers would even out. [T2 Ship Kinetics] (25 + 25 Tintra + 10 = 60 RP) Captain Capybara immediately requisitioned to high command for a new change in ship design after the battle. Many destroyers were picked apart too easily for much of the brass to handle. To ensure more ships make it to the next battle, new hulls were drawn up with less weak points but reduced the mass to enable a sleeker and stronger profile. It’s a far cry from the bulky and linear designs being used now. (T2 Ship Support Hull research) (COMBINED RESEARCH WITH TINTRA.)

Turn 14 2214 Democratic Laconian Systems The Tintra-Fareen war sees no change, fighting along the border was drawn out and sporadic after the first large engagement. Tintran intelligence believes now would be a good time to counter-attack or raid. Republic of Korinth Finally after successfully testing it between Korinthos and Olympus, scientists could present their completed quantum communications. (Completed) They arrive on a rather barren planet, its only features is the cold vacuum and volcanic activity. Abundant food does lead to some more growth rate this year however it would not be long-term. ( 0.15%+ Growth) CORRUPTOR DOMINION Painfully and slowly drifting through space, the away ship discovered a faint source of artificial radio waves coming from a nearby solar system. It would need to refuel however before it could make the journey. Redon Empire As the math for quantum communications became solidified, the Redon scientist working on the project managed to broadcast information successfully. (Completed) The ship would find an oddity, a frozen world with a strong gravity well of 2 G’s. H’Wong Nation They find nothing but barren systems and cold vacuum, their speed helping to scour most systems in their western tile. Artificial gravity eludes the H’wong once again this year, scientist believing they need to make adjustments to the design. More funding should give them a working prototype. Finally the team working on the hand-held lasers had presented a multitude of working weapons. They’re a little unreliable when put under continued stress and the batteries used are prone to burning out quickly. However they wield power to burn through most body armor being used by the H’wong after testing. (T1 Infantry lasers unlocked.) The Remnant A successful test of their deflectors yielded subpar results, they did help to slow down incoming projectiles enough to allow armor to take slightly less damage. They could not however continue this under strain, larger projectiles causing the field to fail quickly. (T1 Deflectors completed) The Foundry Such a large project for a deadly ship in the hands of robotniks, they would need more time and materials to properly implement engines and shock absorbers to allow its heavy armor to breach atmosphere. The Republic of Tassarea The ship lands successfully opting to tell its occupants to remain away from the goo. After venturing north for some time, the colony ship finds a world open for colonization. U N I O N T H U L È E N E Warp drive research concludes this year with the proper design. (T1 Warp unlocked.) Quantum communications however has trouble with its math and code, they’ll need more time. They find nothing more than a few habitable worlds and barren systems. Talarak Clan The Ka’cezh prisoners are nothing more than miners and civilians, they yield only information of their families and nearby system that had amassed the Ka’cezh warfleet. Their only knowledge of the military is that they recently produced the first heavy cruiser of their nation. Even warping south, many Talarakian ships could detect increased signal pings from the North. They awoke a giant it would seem, Ka’cezh presence only seem to increase and if they were not careful they would be pursued. Their scouts report no sign of life to their south, it was quiet and dreary. Stealth tech still continues this year, it was quite hard to focus with the gun fire outside and the drunken yowls of their fellow pirates. The Antebellum Corporation The Protorians drive a hard bargain and the lack of decent communication doesn’t make it easy to get a good deal. They purchase 20 Tons of material for an exchange of 20,000 credits. (20 M for 20 C) Corporation scientists finally unlock the power of quantum communications and with conflict burning across their systems, this would help greatly. (QC Unlocked) The competition helps with deflector research but the time frame does not, they need more time to properly code and implement prototypes and test them. Conflict on the western colony continues as soldiers on the ground fighting for the majority of the year, the ships unable to really breach the orbital defenses set up by the Antebellum forces. 9,000 Infantrymen and 55 tanks are lost over the span of the year as fighting seems to be reserved. Early 2214 more hostile ships arrive containing 3 more assault ships, a destroyer and 2 corvettes. They also seem to deploy their corvettes and other ships to do quick bombing runs on the fortifications, the pressure is mounting and soon more casualties.

Kingdom of Five 1528 Nation Roleplay: I will write about the robed fellows. Population: 22,602,497 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 283,550 Gold with Upkeep - 10,000 (90,000 Gold) 1,000 T3.5 Elite Tenebris Heavy Infantry, they’re given extended training for the entire year. As the class before them they are properly fed and given strength and endurance training. (5,000 Extra gold.) (55,000 Gold) 5,000 T3.5 Crossbowmen (3,000 Gold) 2 Cogs are constructed in the port of the Golden boar. (30,000 Gold) 5 Magonels and 10 ballistae are built at the siege of Durocia. (75,000 Gold) 10 Manufactories are constructed in the center to provide work to the screaming peasantry. (30,000 Gold) 6 more barracks!

Democratic Laconian Systems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWDYAJ2-Y1E 79 stories in the air made the wind up here almost unbearable. Jace Averton, twenty nine years old and more afraid of his future then before. After joining the Belieze Arms Company back in 2201 the man rose up from a petty gunsmith to owning his own franchise within the overarching company. Increasingly becoming more prominent within the company hierarchy for selling handheld firearms of every caliber, the lax gun laws of the DLS allowing the man to even have the permit for producing low-grade RPGs. Recently the Solus Humanum approached one of his retailers offering to buy over five-thousand firearms of varying calibers and purpose. A 4.7 million dollar deal could not be ignored, a few burner phone calls later and now he stood on the platform of his building watching his employees loading up hundreds of guns onto multiple transport ships. “If the military found out about this we’d all be tried and shot.” Averton chuckled after hearing this from his accountant . “You told me I should take it Bill, there is no going back after this.” “What do you think they’re using this for?” Bill lit a cigarette and spat out some mucous off the platform. “Nefarious things, probably raid an armory or make a statement again. Whatever it is I don’t care with the funds we just acquired we’re going to upgrade the entire facility to streamline everything.” Bill groaned, more money he’d have to handle. Averton stretched his back and smiled as the last transport was loaded and leaving, his employees now cleaning off the platform. Gripping Bill’s arm he gestures for the man to head inside after slipping him a folded up paper. Eagerly the lunch bell rung leaving him alone on the platform as everyone rushed inside to eat and enjoy their break. Reaching into his pocket he pulled out a holo-transmitter clicking the button to ring it. The symbol of the DLN appeared before an older man garbed in naval bdu. “They took the bait and are heading east of the building. Tracker is placed inside an assault rifles magazine.” Holo-man nodded and motioned to someone off-holo. “You’ve done a great service to the nation son, I’ll be sending you the promised bounty for your help.” A sharp ringing noise interrupted Jace, the sound of something large was approaching. Quickly he looked around only to be knocked into the air by an explosion underneath him. The supports holding the platform in place was struck, shocked and confused more ripples from a few more blasts began to dip him downward toward the cityscape below. “Oh ****, oh ****, oh ****.” Jace scrambled to grab onto the metal nearby clawing his way to stand, the metal beneath him emitting a horrible sound as it fractured and bent under the immense pressure being placed unequally around it. Mistakenly he grabbed a box only to send it veering off the side and almost him along with it. A hand reached out and grabbed him by the armpit, Bill scurrying to grab his other side alongside a few other employees and security guards. More screeching noises followed by intense PDC fire from the CIWS on the building now active. “Get the **** up here boss.” Bill screamed as they hoisted Jace upward. “Were we double crossed?” Averton looked with a thousand mile stare. “Call the police immediately, I lost my transmitter.” Population: 6,112,634,258 Humans AP Expenditure: 47,500 C, 14 A, 58 M, 0 T, 29 S, 1 L (30,000 C) 3 Civilian cities are constructed all over the second colony. (3/10) [4,500 Increase] (12 M) 4 Freighters are built to sustain the fleet while it fights far from home. (15,000 C) The final industrial plant for alloys is constructed this year, the entire world becoming a haven for its industry. (10/10 HI, 1 A, -1C) (MOD) The Tintrans receive an ally in this second war of theirs. Research Expenditure: 27 RP (27 + 23 = 50 R) Finally the DLS would receive streamlined structures and a complete currency.

The Kingdom of Mercia National Roleplay: Busy day, just writing out my actions for this turn and next turn Silver Expenditure and Actions: 26,200 Silver, 9 Grain (20,000 Gold) After complaints from the villages and their local lords, Aethelred I orders the construction of tilled and wooden laid roads. [Lvl 1 Roads] (6,200 Gold donated to the church) Offers are sent out to fill two more trade slots. THIS TURN Silver Expenditure and Actions: 23,200 Silver, 12 Grain (15,000 Silver) 2 more markets fill up and finish the space of Tamworth. (8,200 is saved)

Kingdom of Five 1527 Nation Roleplay: A great wonder, built in the secretive core of the Kingdom only its location being shared to the most devout of followers to the Fallen one outside of the borders of the nation. It’s structure is noticeable though sticking out in Highgate at the very center. The Stone had been painted black and with a cathedral like protrusion of towers at the center, Guards and adepts are seen around it worshiping and praying. An interior look would awe the common man as gold-like supports lined the entrance hall until you reached the circular center. The walls were painted entirely of scriptures and renders of fallen art, black and white banners streaming down. The towers were off limits, those only allowed were the highest in the society. As for the South, Durocia comes under siege in 1526 as it fights to hold onto its wary land of hell as bombs and beams of sun slashed the walls. It would be long and hard, the men there being reassured they’re fighting for their god and kingdom. The Meldans… they’re given an apology and are met with by a diplomat to discuss the best way to go about the pirate scourge. Truly the situation is unbecoming of traders and the folks of both kingdoms. Population: 21,483,565 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 259,550 Gold with Upkeep (58,390 + P = 150,000 \ 150,000) The dark wonder, built in complete secrecy where only the most devout may come pray. [Refer to my rp] (MOD) The Meldans are given an apology, the Swine are stressed. They seek to figure out a way where they can coincide their attacks on the pirates together. Maybe they should both enforce a maritime law on passing traders? (30,000 Gold) A shipment of gold… missing!? (65,000 Gold) Another fortress is built connecting to the net of fortifications, it’s in the east and purpose built with the new Swinium technique. The Largest central finishing touch is a Citadel, its large structure being built with it as-well. The fortifications along the line are given the upgrade too. (MOD) With such success of the rangers in the north, the Karel are sent 250 more veteran rangers making that 500 Deployed to the cold. (16,160 + 2,500 = 18,660 Invested) Curiously the Swine try and devise a new way to build a wall entirely, Swinium supports in the center to provide a strong foundation and experimentation with different ways to place the mortar and stone or using an entirely new material. (90,000 Gold) 10,000 T3.5 Medium Infantry is recruited to defend the homeland.

Democratic Laconian Systems The Politicians visibly buzzed over the livenet of Laconia as news came in to the establishment of a trade treaty with the Tintrans. Applause erupted as the speaker of the house announced their formal signature upon his return to the room, a new dawn in the galaxy for Humanity on this side of it at least. Immediately areas were cleared and added to allow for alien ships to land to load and unload cargo, business halls being built to handle the traffic and hotels prospering greatly from the influx of citizens. Disregarded for the most part by the warhawks, the discovery of yet a SECOND alien nation was cause for concern and soon they proposed a new ship design brought up by the navy. The idea of bringing the carrier from the ocean was nothing new but presented to congress in hopes for government funding, it was becoming a reality. Only capable of carrying 50 strike craft, the support carrier class is a mighty boon for the navy allowing it to be much more precise in their maneuvers. Business was booming in the alloy industry as five more massive refineries appear on the newly colonized world of Swiften, millions of people relocated to experience the ‘gold rush’ of the era as jobs were abundant and lucrative due to the extremely dangerous conditions these people might face. Automation was not yet as expansive as it was in the common industrial market, maybe one day they’ll receive the same love. Population: 6,007,299,762 Humans AP Expenditure: 79,500 C, 4 A, 53 M, 2 T, 27 S, 6 L [75,000 C] 5 more heavy industrial facilities are built. (9/10) [12 M] 2 more Destroyers slip out of the slipways. [2C, 2T] [8 M] A Scientist building is built on Antraz allowing all science firms to work in cooperation. (4,500 C is saved) [ 3M ] With distance in space severely inhibiting communication, the science teams develop a more short term solution by building relay satellites along the path to every star system with living people, this should speed up how fast packets and data is transmitted and received. [Communications Array] [Both Colony ships follow them West and deploy their colonies.] [!] Both Explorer ships divert their attention further west now. Research Expenditure: 22 + 5 RP (4 + 28 = 32 Invested RP) Continued research is made then on the Warp engines, they need to be faster in their expansion and exploration. (23/50 R) T2 CI

Kingdom of Five 1526 Nation Roleplay: The Siege of Southshire had alarmed the whole Kingdom, two cities besieged and one destroyed the previous year. Evacuations had been underway since the start of the previous year but many wished to stay and die with their ancestral home. Hundreds of people flooded north using ships and the distraction in the east as their ticket. Discovery of Meldan ties to the Pirates was nothing unsuspected by Dakkar, he scoffed as he ensured the keep to the North was manned and watching the shitty settlement and the coastline from which his nation lies now. Dispatching his fleet after they’ve done what they can for the citizenry, they move to protect the coastline. Eagerly hundreds more join up to die defending their soil as new and improved walls were built around the nation.Overall morale wasn’t the strongest around as soldiers died quite more drastically than their well-trained foe. Who knows what was next for the piggies. Population: 20,467,045 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 257,550 Gold with Upkeep (22,500 + for Walls) [15,000-] (112,500 Gold) 9 Cities receive T3 Walls. [I’m just gonna put this on a spreadsheet and send it to eric for future information.] (22,500 for Walls makes this 90,000 actually) (45,050 + P = 91,610 \ 150,000 Gold) A great wonder is being built deep underground the Golden boar, its majestic architecture all built for the fallen god. (2,500 Gold) Weeping smiths are told to relax for the year and build beams of swinium as architects work in tandem with them to possibly make a stone wall supported by swinium beams. (32,500 Gold) 2,500 T3.5 Heavy soldiers are recruited and trained in the golden boar. [5/20 Units] (45,000 Gold) 5,000 T3.5 Medium infantry march out from the interior cities. [15/20 Units] (27,500 Gold) 2,500 T3.5 Crossbowmen join their ranks. [20/20 Units] [!] 250 Veteran Rangers leave north to Karel. [!] The Meldans are confronted on the matter and in the meantime, 25 Galleys are placed to perform action against the Pirates. [!] Once again trade invites are sent around the known world.

Democratic Laconian Systems Immediately upon the completion and testing of the gravity-plates, it was shown off to the public at an expo of technologies at Leon’s Belt. Eagerly companies and average civilians rejoiced at the possibility of normality aboard ships as purchases came in by the hundreds and ships were upgraded by the dozens. Despite their best effort even the Solus Humanum managed to purchase some plating for their ships despite being as elusive as they’ve been. The Military complex however outfitted every ship with it first before allowing its release enjoying the edge only for two weeks before most civilians had them. Construction of military vessels was a refreshing sight to the public, their navy now had a strength of a million support staff with the army over five hundred thousand in support staff. The logistics it took to run a space navy would have shattered any of those in the old, ammunition, fuel, and even food took thousands of men to properly orchestrate in a fluid manner. As ships got bigger too, new crew regimes had to be made and more had to be trained in multiple roles. Talks of ships even bigger than light cruisers gave many, many designers and logisticians headaches. New alloys had been created for these ships, forged at incredible degrees of heat and supercooling they were incredibly durable. Population: 5,918,722,124 Humans AP Expenditure: 88,500 C, 35 M, 0 T, 25 S, 2 L [60,000 C] Alloys, alloys had become the talk of the nation as bigger vessels would enable much more commerce to be done and even bigger warships. 4 Heavy industrial plants are built on the new colony. Many a worker enjoys the cold outside to combat the intense heat from inside their working facilities. [-4k C, +4 A, +4 R] [!] The Tintra republic is told that no, they have not discovered any other races despite searching for some. They ask have they? (28,500 C is saved) (16 M) 2 Colony ships are built this year. [!] The explorer ships continue moving further south to scout the nation’s borders. Research Expenditure: 12 RP (12 | 16 Invested RP) Continued research is made then on the Warp engines, they need to be faster in their expansion and exploration.

The Kingdom of Mercia National Roleplay: Tamworth City had even more land cleared within its slums for new markets, the people here had over hundreds of choices from the local shops with the abundance of them. Never before did the Mercians enjoy such freedom in their every-day shopping spree that more came to live here in the city. Trade to the nearby villages and their return export of food kept the city bustling and teeming with hundreds of thousands, Aethelred I sitting in his throne as his followers expand around him. Eagerly the army grew more as some more men were chosen to join the new Fyrd levies being raised this year and sent to guard a section of the border against any incursions. They’re left with relatively little training and the modest of weapons to do their job with but they treat their fellow country-men kindly as the hierarchy of the local lords occasionally checks on them with their own number of men. Aethelred I after discussion with his local priest gives the man 2,000 gold to deliver to the church, it would seem he wishes for god to be with him for the coming years. Silver Expenditure and Actions: 21,300 Silver, 4 Grain (15,000 Gold) 2 more markets! (8/9) (3,000 Gold is saved) (2,000 Gold is donated to the church!) (1,000 Gold) 1,200 more men join the Fyrds. (2 more units of Fyrd)

Kingdom of Five 1525 Nation Roleplay: Ser Feobald oinked as he took a bite of the chicken laid before him on the platter, the hall was filled with noises of Oinks, chortles and squeals as the Knights of oink dined on the finest food stolen from the Suryan convoys. Officers from the raiding corps had arrived to share news in the fort hall before quickly leaving on horse, a peasant had killed one of the Chosen few in the Suryan ranks with a shitstained rock. Celebrations as thousands died to the south to a menace unparalleled, the trick of the mind to bring some stability back to the Kingdom. Outside the sounds of soldiers drilling, smiths pounding away at creating new tools of war, and the occasional wail of a woman being sent home after her husband's death with nothing but some gold and her children. Feobald slumped in his chair, the King had ordered him to engage the Suryans in battle but he feared direct confrontation. Standing after finishing his food, he took his leave to the second layer of the walls of the fort as he looked into the distance at the plains before him. Thousands had died throughout the landscape and only so many had made it home safely to the northern defenses. An even greater interior wall was being built as thousands of soldiers flooded in with even more to follow. The Swine were preparing, not to kill and push out their aggressors but for the coming of their great leader. Population: 19,446,124 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 256,050 Gold with Upkeep (65,000 Gold) 5,000 T3.5 Heavy Infantry march out from around the capital, their destinations set around the nation to defend it. (68,000 Gold) 4,000 T3.5 Medium Cavalry men ride to join the forces of the free. [8 units] (11,000 Gold) 1,000 T3.5 Crossbowmen join the ranks of the guard. (26,000 Gold) Purchases for the year. (39,050 \ 150,000 Gold) A great wonder begins construction hidden away underground. (2,500 Gold) Could there be a better alloy then Swinium? The smiths stare at the messengers sent by the King then weep as they go to once again spend countless hours slamming their hammers into different types of metal. A set of black iron is looked at specifically, maybe they could artificially mimic its makeup? [T4 Mimic eh?] (Education 3) (45,000 Gold) The second cathedral of the nation. (Excuse Pygmy being on here, will edit post modpost.)

The Kingdom of Mercia National Roleplay: The hustling of people in the streets always calmed him, their struggles were hard to be empathetic too when you spent your life behind walls and riches of wealth. King Aethelred was a humble man of the crown but as usual, never basked in the life of a pauper. Adornments of the finest silk with royal blue made up his entire style, his guards were even given clothing of this color to show their status as the elite of the kingdom. A grand time to be alive the young man thought. Only 23 years old and leading a kingdom of thousands, not something every man grows to do in this day and age eh? Villages having recently been assembled began to pay taxes this year to the Kingdom, wheat and silver flooding into the coffers of Aethelred I and his fiefdoms. To regulate the countryside, some of the men were called up for yearly service to roam and protect the roads and man the many streets and village alleys. A particular worry was their neighbors however, they were growing strong… Silver Expenditure and Actions: 23,500 Silver, 5 Grain (2,500 Gold) Words reach the lords of Mercia to rally their fyrds. 3,000 men are rallied to the capital of Tamsworth. (5 units of Fyrd uniques.) (-1,000, -1 Grain) (7,500 Gold) Another market in the capital… [6/9] (8,000 Gold) 600 T3 Regular Longbowmen are plucked from the local villages to accompany the fyrdsmen. (5,000 Silver) A farm is built to deal with the massive recruitment drive. (500 Gold is saved.)

Democratic Laconian Systems “Despite the embassy and the treaty, we should still be preparing for the unknown.” The sentence echoed in the minds of many civilians, the uncertainty of their galaxy ever more apparent by the discovery of the Tintran Republic. Every table’s conversation was about their discovery of intelligent life other than their own. A dramatic naval increase was seen as a result as many eager boys joined the navy, the nation wanted to see if there was more out there and prepare for it. Over 600,000 support staff now worked on keeping the vessels of the burgeoning fleet running day to day. An exponential spike in materials production saw the rise of Leonidas’ belt civilian sector, more people flocked to its growing skyscrapers and jobs. Leon itself even saw a couple million more people join its hard working force. Overall the nation was enjoying the precedent being set by the government, constant growth every year. Though piracy was starting to become more and more upstart, quite a dramatic change to the easy-going life of the citizens. The idea of standing upright in your starship was becoming more and more mainstream, daily the news would report on the findings of the science team tasked with creating new gravity-plates and with hope of having it by next year was causing a fervor. Warp drives however was being kept under-wraps by the government, a surprise to the populace. It would not be long before they eagerly become greeted by this. Population: 5,816,925,921 Humans AP Expenditure: 58,500 C, 27 M, 8 T, 22 S, 2 L [20,000 C] 2 final complexes are built on Leonidas’ belt completely maxing out its infrastructure. [3,000 C+] [15 M] Another naval expansion erupts in the Slipways of the capital shipyard. Another Light cruiser joins the fleet followed shortly by an assault ship to grant the ground mobility. (3 T, 3 C) [4 M, 4 S] 100,000 Regular infantrymen are recruited to form the next divisions of the Republic. To augment the ground forces combat ability, 750 APCs and 750 Main Battle Tanks are assembled in Leon’s factories. (4 T, 4 C) [38,500 is saved] [!] The colony ship moves to colonize southward following the Explorer ships path constantly scanning for that good landing zone. [!] The explorer ships continue moving further south to scout the nation’s borders. Research Expenditure: 12 RP (1 | 12 Invested) The Science teams are given permission to continue with their math and finish the research, eagerly the nation cheers and awaits proper spaceship travel. (11 | 5 Invested RP) Continued research is made then on the Warp engines, they need to be faster in their expansion and exploration.

The Kingdom of Mercia National Roleplay: The noise of construction was music to the ears of Aethelred, many a Ceorl came to serve under the Aeldorman of Derb. Eagerly they clatter and produce their homes and hovels, hundreds of peasants had come under the orders of the king with the fort springing up. Carts upon carts of stone, wood, hay and people all under the watch of god. Aethelred shuffled in his saddle and flexed his right hand on his hilt. “I’m entrusting you’ll keep my land protected.” Eormenred looked to his majesty and smiled, “My men are the strongest in Mercia, ten of them alone could take on a hundred danes.” A couple of the men laughed but Aethelred only stared onward at the rolling hills of his great land. Much more was on the king’s mind but this fort. A landscape was out there waiting for the mighty Anglo to take it. Silver Expenditure and Actions: 62,500 Silver (37,500) 5 Market-stalls are built in Tamworth city, the growing populace happily trading their produce there. [5000+] (10,000 Silver) To further secure the borders of the kingdom, Aethelred grants Aeldorman Eormenred a fort in Derb for his services. [-500 Silver] (10,000 Silver) After witnessing a thane’s helmet literally fall apart in the man’s hands, Aethelred orders that the smithies of Mercia build steel for the men. [T3] (5,000 Gold Saved) (Trade orders are sent out to the nearby ANGLO-EMPIRE territories, the danes and norwegians ignored.)

Nation applying for: Kingdom of Mercia BREIF History of your Nation: Yeah so, 700 AD Right? The Kingdom of Mercia is busy with some internal conflicts regarding some murders of the children of Aethelred, he is busy collecting his power. Must confine with stated above, you have some creative freedom Leader(s): Aethelred I, Eormenred of Kent Discord: LOL You got it.

Kingdom of Five 1524 Nation Roleplay: Dakkar walked about the fortress walls of his home, the sounds of the citizenry below him and the yells of hundreds of training soldiers. A morning walk was his way of resetting his brain for the day. As the king passes by the guards on the walls, they oink and bow to their majesty who takes the time to thank each of them for their service to the nation and the fallen one. A newly wed charismatic leader with a child on the way, all while the threat of another power in the west rises… An oink alerted the king to a messenger running up to him as he was finishing his stroll of the walls. An incident in the fields requires his attention and thus taking his soldiers he rides out. Chortles and oinks accompanying him on his ride as the people greet their lord, news had only reached of the invasion but they seem unconcerned. Hours pass before they arrive, only for the lord to fall down and pass out momentarily the anger of an unknown entity gnawing at him! Population: 18,476,127 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 278,550 Gold with Upkeep (90,000 Gold) Ockham receives 18 barracks buildings to fully add to the military complex of the Swine. [60 Barracks total, 20 Unit Cap] (24,000) 1,500 T3 Veteran Light infantry are recruited and given very equipment, these soldiers eagerly trained in the art of silence... [6 Units of T3 Light Vets] (76,000 Gold) The Swine have lacked proper missile units for too long, their defenses and attack power nullified by the constant changing of armor but now a stronger weapon had come. 3,500 T3.5 Crossbowmen are recruited and given their proper training. Cavalry are also recruited in bulk as 3,000 T3 Light cavalry equips to ride and harass the invaders. To join the Tenebris order however, 100 Elite T3.5 Crossbowmen are recruited. [14 Units] (60,000 Gold) 4 Castles are built exponentially fast in the east, strategically dotting the landscape to prevent raiders from slipping by and killing innocents. (25,000 Gold) The loss of so many adepts and a mage is felt and to recover them a church springs up over the temple in Ockham. (3,550 Gold Special)