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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 uneasy coexistence with a war-torn much more advanced nation. A dramatic naval increase was seen as a result as many eager boys joined the navy. Over 200,000 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. Research is nothing important, it seems the brainpower of the nation is hard at work quietly! Population: 5,716,880,512 Humans AP Expenditure: 57,500 C, 32 M, 10 T, 20 S, 4 L [30,000 C] Leonidas’s belt is almost built up with the 3 massive civilian metroplexes are built. It would seem two more massive places could be built however. [4,500 C+] [20,000 C] Leon’s belt finally received the final two massive industrial complexes in its surface. [4 M, 2 R, -3,000 C] [32 M] As Leonidas’s belt is built up, another colony ship graces the slipways. The military also wins funding for additional screening vessels. 6 frigates are built to provide commercial patrolling and add more screening to the fleet. [6 C, 6 T] [7,500 saved.] [!] The explorer ships return and move south to scout the nation’s borders. Research Expenditure: 10 RP (5 | 17 Invested) Continued research into Artificial gravity. (5 | 5 Invested RP) Without Tintran help the scientist of the nation plug along in their warp research!

Kingdom of Five 1522 Nation Roleplay: Halfway written, women leaves in 2 days PLEASE PLEASE REMIND ME AND HARASS ME. Population: 17,847,466 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 255,650 Gold with Upkeep (15,000 Gold) A Temple pops up near the capitals closest cities, Ockham, quickly becoming an outpost for the fallen order. [3 Adepts] (47,000 Added | 57,000 Gold now Invested) [Actual super secret information!] (98,500 Gold) War was all the rage within the Swinedom and with it the necessity of good soldiers. 500 T3.5 Heavy Elites, 100 T3 Elite Rangers, 1,000 T3 Veteran Rangers, and 1,000 T3.5 Heavy Veterans. (14 Units) (10,000 Gold) Crossbows. (60,250 Gold) Under the watch of the army, two fortresses are built to protect the rest of the Swinedom from the east. [250 for special] (24,000 Saved) [!] 4 Towns! (32,500 Gold) Large naval production begins across the nation as couriers and funds are flown around madly. To ensure the entirety of nation is protected another 13 Galleys are built.

Democratic Laconian Systems [Will finish on Wednesday.] Population: 5,618,555,786 Humans AP Expenditure: 52,000 C, 28 M, 8 T, 18 S, 4 L [50,000 C] On the newly colonized Leonidas’s belt, it is decided it would become another economic center. 5 massive civilian metroplexes are built. [7,500 C+] [9 M] After countless hours of toiling around with blueprints and designs, a proper crew schedule is finally organized as the first Light Cruiser is built in the slipways to provide a flagship for the nation. [2C, 2 T Upkeep] As the NAP is signed with the Tintra republic, the bodies of their dead are returned to them. [!] They offer to establish an embassy within the Republic of Tintra, they’re also offered assistance via 50,000 Regular soldiers to aid in constructing homes. These embassies would be used as homes for these men as they spend a tour helping out. [!] The 2 exploration vessels zoom eastward to give the nation even more awareness of their surroundings. Research Expenditure: 10 RP (5 | 12 RP) Artificial gravity research is continued, it’s not exactly prioritized but a necessary feat the same. The Tintra republic is asked if they could lend some assistance, they’ll be paid. (2,000 C, 10 Supplies) (5 RP) War and with it innovation, in order to become even more maneuverable to fight their foe they’ll need to arrive in other systems faster. Ideas of all kinds are brought up with the most likely one being warp. The ability to manipulate space around you and propel you at such a speed is a highly sought after thing now-a-days. Maybe the Tintra are interested in doing this together? [Warp Research, offering 8 Supplies ]

Kingdom of Five 1522 Nation Roleplay: Ser Hog hated the sound of the waves crashing so close to his tent, they were roaring here for some reason unknown to the swinemen as hundreds of them milled about constructing some towers and walls. [Will finish tomorrow after encounter, tired from WORK.] Population: 16,679,873 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 214,750 Gold with Upkeep (54,000 Gold) 6 Guilds are built in the recently upgraded cities. (18,000 Gold) (81,000 Gold) 6 Ports are built in the recently upgraded cities. (18,000 Gold) (25,000 Gold) 5 Farms to keep up with the increasingly demanding and hungry pigs of the five. [!] Dakkar tosses and turns, his thoughts are of what he is exactly fighting for... how can he help sneak or overtake this place? The king wakes up and prays to his lord, any information or attack path would be graciously accepted. (30,000 Gold) An unprecedented growth period in a period of war as 6 Settlements appear along the once Meldan owned peninsula. Envoys are sent to the Meldan colony to assure them this is a peaceful move. This expedition of colonies is safe-guarded by a large host of soldiers to ensure no harm comes to the colonies along with 10 adepts. The need for wood and hopefully a special RESOURCE would allow the nation to blossom [4,000 Gold] Dakkar calls upon his fallen ones, could they raise the cap of the incarnations? [!] 3 Trade slots need filled and to those NPCs around... they’re offered it! (15,000 Gold) 10 Galleys are built. (5,000 Gold) The Meldans are contacted to begin baiting out the Red sun assaults, 2 adepts of the Fallen are put to sea with them in order to prevent the red suns from misting away.

Kingdom of Five 1521 Nation Roleplay: [[At the womans, will write later.]] Population: 15,588,668 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 223,600 Gold with Upkeep (44,000 Gold) Just as the new alloy is made and tested its smiths are immediately rushed with orders, 2,000 heavy armor sets are forged all in Swinium and with it manpower selected from the finest cities in the land. [2,000 T3.5 Veteran Heavy Infantry.] [1k upkeep] (5,000 Gold) 1 Farm is built narrowly keeping the nation in its full growth state! (70,000 Gold) 6 Cities are fully expanded towards on the western coastlines. (27,000 Gold) The two previous cities both receive ports. [!] Dispatching emissaries to Karel to speak to both the king and his lords. (100,000/100,000 Gold [75,100 Invested.] A dark shroud covers the capital as the completion of the dark monastery is completed behind the close doors of the fortress of the damned. Fallen one worshipers rejoice throughout the nation. [!] 22 Galleys are launched to sea, the Meldans despite having recently fought them are invited. As they meet they’re given the adepts and lords, even the 200 surviving soldiers. They’re assigned to hunt and patrol in large packs while defending the many ports of the nation. [!] (1500 Gold) Expedition!!!

Democratic Laconian Systems “We’ve discovered life both extinguished and hostile.” The speaker coughed before staring out into the crowd nervously, his face giving off most of the speech already. “Our forces found a planet west of our nation’s borders completely wiped out four years ago by an unknown force.” Quickly the man shuffles some papers, his entire body seems to be shaking. “We’ve entered a code red across the nation, if in your travels you see, hear, or even think something is alien in nature on world or near orbit… report it immediately.” Bigolow turned off the TV and rubbed his weary eyes, the men around him staring blankly around and chattering. “Get up boys, we’re leaving in an hour.” he spoke to his squad as most of them began to stretch and groan. Everyone began to pack their duffel bags and slide their rifles over their shoulders, Bigolow motioned for them to begin moving. “Hangar A-2, first floor.” As the squad arrived into the massive hangar doors, 2 corvettes sat within both surrounded by hundreds of men working on, loading and briefing around them. “Quite the ships we’ll be garrisoned on for the tour.” Sergeant Alvarez said. Bigolow turned and gathered all of his sergeants from his company after they filed through the large doors that left the hangar bay. “At 1200 Hours we’ll be leaving to garrison the frontier by Leon’s belt, our naval forces found the most likely perpetrator to the annihilation of the dead aliens we found last year. This is a temporary tour aboard the LNS Vigil, we will be her marine complement for the duration until we receive our base. Questions?” Silence and approval, the only thing that sat on the minds of the men afterward was the idea we aren’t alone anymore and the worst probable scenario… they aren’t friendly. Population: 5,521,922,148 Humans AP Expenditure: 66,000 C, 9 M, 12 T, 16 S, 4 L [50,000/50,000 C] In orbit of Antraz, the small governmental shipyard is expanded and given much larger slipways for new classes of ships that would dwarf even the largest civilian freighters on the market. (SL2) [10,000 C] The final civilian industry metroplex is built on Belicose. [6,000 C] Saved. [!] The colony ship moves to colonize the tile east of the capital previously scouted by the explorer vessels. [4 M] 2 Corvettes join the ranks of the navy, while small they will provide necessary defense against larger vessels. Research Expenditure: 2 RP (2 RP) After meeting the alien species to their northwest, linguist begin to study their language in order for proper relations to be established between the two. Translators are also drawn up.

Democratic Laconian Systems “Wiped out three years ago, their planet is nothing more then barren rock and radiation.” A cough and grunt came from across the table. “Our teams even brought back bodies with bullet holes in their heads, executed above their homeworld.” the room’s very air gave off tense emotions and a great deal of fear. “They could still be out there and we just transmitted hundreds of messages back to here!” the shout came from General Vromm, the newly instated leader of the first corps. “I agree gentlemen, trust me I do.” the president spoke for the second time of the meeting. “Our fleet is meager and our army quite small, we are in no position to hunt down and attack whoever did this first.” A hologram appeared at the center of the table, the planet of Leon’s belt and a single green dot showing a destroyer over it with a few dots around the planet revealing military bases. “The Infrastructure we do have is not enough to sustain any sort of construction of warships if we are attacked. I propose we expand Leon belt to sustain a constant production of materials fit enough to make a large fleet every year.” All of the men nodded slowly after some more discussion and it was decided, the nation would grow the opposite way. =============================== “The radiation is off the charts down there…” Alpha team’s captain said as him and his men floated through vacuum towards the derelict station. Two more teams of men floated gently behind them all under the cover of two smaller vessels that had brought them here. Their white hulls painted with blue markings, most of it was engine and antenna usually but for this they brought massive cargo-holds. ”Alpha be advised, we assume the planet below had been attacked. Nuclear attacks are the culprit here but with the sheer quantity involved… expect some form of contact on that station.” Sweat beads formed on the captain’s face as he looked upon the damaged construct ahead, blinking lights and riddled with holes and ripped open chunks. It reminded him of the classic aliens movies back in the day, a thought he fought to keep at the back of his mind… Alpha’s corporal gripped the station’s exterior to peek his head in, looking both ways the soldier slipped into the open gap. “It’s clear… dark but clear.” It was the captain’s turn now whom glided right in behind him. One light came from his helmet and his fellow marines and that was it, blood had been splattered all over the walls and much of it floated around like crystals. The man immediately reported it before motioning to the rest of his team to follow in. “The scientist can come in but keep them behind us.” Every hallway the men had came across was either black or had blinking alert lights, there was no place to grab on giving the science teams there the notion this had artificial gravity somewhere. Discussion erupted between the geeks before a nearby marine snapped at them, “Three more rooms than you can speak!” “Holy **** is that a bullet… Captain Bigolow come see this!” After kicking himself off the wall he glided into the next room and much to his surprise the round of one of his marines chest, it was contorted into a large ball after wiping out a chunk of the station. “Get the POGs on that, Bolton go clear the adjacent room.” A quick nod from the man nearest to the other room was followed by him poking his rifle through the door then slipping in gently, his shaky voice warned them to come in. Bigolow went first… the first ever alien contact in human history had been achieved. Multiple corpses floated through the room, a singular one hunched over a console. All of them had holes in their heads, their faces in pure shock… gruesome first contact. They weren’t alone, whatever was out there wasn’t friendly and if they didn’t prepare they would be next. Population: 5,440,317,387 Humans AP Expenditure: 40,000 C, 10 M, 12 T, 14 S, 8 L [40,000 C] 4 basic industry is built on Leon’s belt [8/10] [- 6,000 C] [7,500 C] The currency surplus is saved [8 M] One colony ship is constructed. [!] The two explorers expand their sphere of influence from the destroyed planet splitting up with one going north and another south. They wouldn’t go alone either with two destroyers there to escort both of them, their guns primed at all times and engines prepped. [!] Along the three already established colonies the garrisons that had been assigned began training, setting up bases and outpost and establishing plans in the event nuclear attacks would take place. All of this was quick and hastily, the public eye being kept away on Leon Belt’s fine construction. Research Expenditure: 6 RP (4 RP) Confused scientist are told by the board, they don’t want exact anti-gravity…they are looking for an artificial gravity generator to ensure that men and women don't need to float around in their vessels or strap in for a bumpy ride. (2 RP) Scientist begin to decipher the language of the destroyed aliens.

Kingdom of Five 1520 Nation Roleplay: Being Written Population: 14,568,849 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 215,350 Gold with Upkeep (20,000 Gold) 4 more farms for that peak growth! (30,000 Gold) The second fleet hits the seas, 12 more galleys! (48,000 Gold) 4,000 Heavy infantry are equipped in plate and brigantine plates establishing the first strong core of a regular army. [8 Units of heavy] (16,000 Gold) 2,000 Medium infantry are equipped in steel and given the adequate training for the year. (20,000 Gold) 10,000 T1 Light infantry is once again raised by the lords of the realm to fight off the Meldans. (6,000 Gold) 2 Siege towers are built at the southern siege. (30,000 Gold) 2 towns are upgraded along the coastline. (10,000 Gold) The one city in the east within the kingdom receives a trading guild. [3k+] [10,000 Gold] More swinium research, pounding and ******* pounding away until they get it right. Karel smiths are once again tempted with good gold... (25,000/100,000) T4 Magic. (12,000 Gold is saved.) (350 to the people!)

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Kingdom of Five 1519 Nation Roleplay: “Use your ******* legs!” The foreman shouted from his blood red face as every man in the shipyard pushed and pulled with many of the men in the water pulling on the boat. Every heave left up an inch of land until a great crack threw the men in the water forward into the ocean. The boat had broke free of its chains and slithered quickly into the sea. Cheers erupted as the first galley of the navy floated successfully ahead of them and down the coastline more and more of these ships began to hit the waters all to form up in the capital. To the north of this port town marched a force thousands strong, the forces of the king marched to siege the Meldan’s whom no relationship blossomed anymore. The first army arrives right outside the canal built years ago and with it the keep and city standing over them, a large and precarious event to transpire. Ser Hog personally has been told to lead this assembly and before the Auldhau stood him shouting up at them with his oinks and squeals. “Give up your arms and city, those who govern here will be left in charge but as vassals to the king in the mud!” Not far away stood the Keep of Ockham, preventing any Meldan pushes into the Kingdom itself. In the south marched another group of men, more importantly the most quick of the army arrives in the south using the keep there as a base of operations. Thousands of horses and rangers flood the town there in an attempt to force the town into capitulating. A bloody affair for all involved indeed. Population: 12,698,179 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 199,650 Gold with Upkeep (15,000 Gold) 3 Farms are built to just barely keep the growth of the nation intact. (90,000 Gold) 18 Barracks are built within the city of Ockham increasing its military value mainly around the keep that was stationed there, most of the veterans are being moved to this site as well as the capitol. [14 Unit Recruitment Cap] (15,000 Gold) Heavy Infantry, equipped with Brigandines and plate and given the best swords and spears that the Swindom could offer. With the help of the royal smiths in the capital they finally figure out how to best equip a heavy soldier. [Heavy Infantry Researched.] (30,000 Gold) Pigs aren’t known to be aquatic animals but thanks to technology and time that can be overcome. The beginning of the Swinedom Royal Navy starts with 12 galleys forming the first fleet to protect the coastline of the nation. [6,000 Upkeep!] (10,000 Gold| 40,000 invested already) Swinium Research! (20,000 [16,000 for Inf| 4,000 Tower] Gold) 4,000 Medium Infantry are equipped in steel chainmail and given their standard weaponry all the while two siege towers and two units of ladders are built outside of the Auldhau canal. A bit more importantly they produce as many manlets as possible. [ 2k upkeep?] [4,500 Saved!] [Battle tactics!]

Democratic Laconian Systems The first warning signs of contact spread fear and fear leads to panic and then action. Thousands of sons sign up to defend against the possibilty of extraterrestrials and many begin to build up and arm themselves. ((Just quit work, tired and if beat on in FR enough will finish story.)) Population: 5,359,918,608 Humans AP Expenditure: 48,000 + 2k from last C, 28 M, 20 T, 16 S, 8 L [!] Both explorer ships are dispatched to examine the new derelicts, could these be other humans?! [50,000 Currency) The recent colonization of Belicose leads to more civil infrastructure being built on it. (9/10) [7,500+] [24 M, 4 T] With the recent discovery of alien stations, the formation of an emergency military navy begins under the decree of congress. 4 destroyers are built and outfitted with crews for the year under the command of the ELN. (4 Destroyers, 4k Upkeep) [4M, 4S] Even though the space around the planets of the nation would be protected, their ground was too vast for a police force and such the ELA is formed to serve and defend the peoples. (200,000 Regulars 4k Upkeep.) Research Expenditure: 6 RP (6 + 6 in RP) Continued work on the Anti-Gravity

Kingdom of Five 1517 Nation Roleplay: The Captain shouted to his men, “Berkshire company, form up!” and the rustle of 125 men quickly forming a fighting block alerted him to their well training. Berkshire formed up the far left flank of their battalion, a fully locked shield wall holding them together as they advanced. Ahead of them stood the Basque battalion, their crinkle of armor and marching steps could be heard as well as their knight shouting orders. “Brace for contact, shields lock and spears and swords up!” The two groups marched towards each-other and the oinks from both sides began to rise up as they clashed in the middle. Wooden swords and quarterstaff spears made their presence known with every shield strike and yelp from the stricken men. Every thirty minutes the groups would ebb and flow from each other as to rest then fight once more. Screaming interrupted the soldiers as their baron rode past on his steed shouting at the top of his lungs. “Our rangers spotted the thugs that attacked Hereford!” The captains and sergeants ran up the lines shouting for a marching order immediately, the men quickly taking a breather as they form up and prepare for their fast move to catch up to the brigand band. “Essex battalion, march!” then so set forth the group all five hundred men rustling on a days march north to catch up with the tyrants in the east. Reaching the plains of Hereford they spotted a truly massive brigand band of men, they at least had a company sized element ahead of them. The noise of the battalion alerted them and immediately they could be seen forming rank and shouting up and down their line. Screams and shouting came from the Swine baron and shifting around the column into a standard formation to engage the heathens. Eagerly the battalion clattered on its shields and began to march at the call, their opponents looked entirely distraught at what they were up against with some breaking off and running. The men clashed and it all went black as adrenaline and training took over like an instinct. Population: 11,867,457 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 166,150 Gold with Upkeep (35,000 Gold | Completing Cathedral) The first cathedral of the fallen order is completed in the catacombs of the fortress in the Golden boar, the first list on the agenda is for the entirety of the assembled to let loose their prayers with Dakkar the head magi attending. [25 Adepts, 3 Magi.] (36,000 Gold) 4 Guilds are built the last four cities of the Kingdom under Hog’s supervision. [12,000 Gold+] (67,500 Gold) 5 more ports are built along the coastal cities ranging from the northern side of the Kingdom, all but the south was left for this upgrade. (14,550 added | 30,000 Gold previous turns) Swinium Alloy research continues, some gold is even spent on finding more talented smiths from other nations to try their hand with great reward promised. (12,600 Gold) Two more trade companies are built in the capital’s port district maxing out the total the Kingdom can have. [!] Towns grow!

Democratic Laconian Systems The DLS proceeds normally this year, nothing of note and due to the increasing demands for space between the population another colony was formed last year and immediately designated to be a civilian focused world. Literally not much else. Population: 5,280,707,988 Humans AP Expenditure: 42,000 C, 18 M, 20 T, 14 S, 8 L [!] The 2 explorer ship move to the two eastern tiles. [40,000 Currency) The recent colonization of Belicose leads to more civil infrastructure being built on it. (4/10) [6,000+] (2,000 C is saved.) Research Expenditure: 6 RP (6 RP) Current usage of the engines thrust to provide antigravity must be nullified. The AGD is the first solution to this problem adding inertial dampeners to ships while developing a torsion anti gravity drive to allow for a single G so that the people aboard most vessels experience natural gravity.

Kingdom of Five 1516 Nation Roleplay: The salty ocean splashed into Dakkar’s boots as men ran behind him along the port, thousands of workers had been preparing Ockham’s port for months and the signs of construction was obvious. Shipyards were placed directly next to the fisherman wharves with Feobald’s keep overlooking the scenery. Plenty of guardsman had been assigned from his duke’s levy, their chain-mail and sallet helmets recently cleaned as to show the order of these veterans. A courier approached the King, the proper oink greeting occurring before he speaks. “Your majesty, I bear word from the southern cities with reports of great success coming along with their shipyards. Ser Hog personally says he estimates about 10 ships a year with the current shipyards under production.” Turning to look at the courier with his flowing red-black cape flowing behind him, the guards turned as well ensuring a net of protection around their king. “Appoint Ser Hog to gather up the citizenry required to settle south near Ruhn, we will need more if we’re to join the seafarers. I expect this done by the end of the year, they’re to settle on the coast for this reason.” Dakkar uttered a deep oink to his courier who nodded and oinked back before running off and boarding his horse. Feobald’s gallop alerted the King to once again pivot, his duke disembarking with a smile and oink. “Your majesty, I’ve waited too long to show you how it is in the north!” Dakkar oinked and returned the smile coming in to give the old man a manly hug. “Not as cold as I thought it would be save for the ocean. How goes the family?” Sounds of thousands of peasants made this almost inaudible, Ockham was a truly alive city. “They’re growing up well and the wife's happy, I can’t complain.” Cheerfully Feobald spoke, his fame from the one battle war brought his spirits high as it did to the elated folk of the city. “Grand news though I hope not to turn you sour friend. I had a dream, an unspeakable dream.” Population: 11,091,082 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 136,350 Gold with Upkeep (27,000 Gold) 3 Guilds are built in the recently established cities.[9,000 +] (10,000 Gold) 2 Farms are built. (51 Farms now.) (54,000 Gold) Along the western coast, four ports are built within the cities extending them to produce ships. This brings the kingdoms amount to five major ports in total. There would be no more in the coming year thanks to the capacity being reached. [4 Ports built] (10,000 Gold | 20,000 Invested) Swinium Research continues, Dakkar pressing the men to slow down their pace and take time with each alloy. Two adept scholar’s from the fallen order are sent to help these smiths with their knowledge. (15,000/45,000 Gold) The church within the capital is being renovated and disciples taught to turn it into a cathedral. (20,000 Gold) 4 Settlements are placed down with three of them touching up the border with Ruhn enabling closer trade ties and patrols. To the north, a settlement is placed down to the newly agreed terms with the Hakkan. It is hoped that this will help to heal their relations.

Democratic Laconian Systems Sweat dripped from his forehead as he slowly helped guide the fusion reactor, his bulky suit while air-conditioned did little to calm his nerves as he drifted in vacuum. “Hook the lithium injecting cables in then wrap up the plasma injector.” Baird the foreman spoke into his headset. “It’s a lot easier than it looks from out there.” Nervously he took each cable and connected them using the magnetic strips situated at their front and a swift twist to lock them in. “Phase one completed.” “The next phase is hooking up the reactor to the engines, I’m directing the crane to bring it towards alpha team.” Slowly a large crane with grabbers slowly drifted a large aft engine with the engine room cut in half almost as if the ship had been dissected. Jace maneuvered himself to latch onto it as drones slid out of their nearby maintenance bays and circled around the torus of the station attaching themselves to the floating hulk. Their thrusters soon engaged as the crane left go perfectly lining the husk up, their fusion cutters attaching the ship for good. “Phase II complete Baird and the drones finished it completely with the magnetic clasp sealed. All that’s left is for the flight check testing and she’s good to go.” small cheers erupted in over the comms for a few minutes before the green flashed across his helmet hud. The Laconians were to reach across the expanse for the first time in decades. ====================== The Laconian capital of Antraz has finally reached its capacity, millions of buildings dedicated solely to the running of the star nation. Over 3.5 billion souls have remained on Antraz to run this amount of infrastructure with an overarching stock market had been established with the population calling it the Goldstar Stocks. President Magnus Bishop was also voted out of office this year in stead for the likeness of Gallard Freedom for his promises to swiftly raise the minimum wage and improve the housing conditions of all worlds. Leon’s Belt experiences a massive surge of citizens using the government funded relocation program. It’s already limited atmosphere is hit and forced to work double time as thousands of factories light up and pump out tons of material for both the state and citizenry. It is hinted at by the governor that more industry is to come and to combat it with atmospheric scrubbers so that endless prosperity comes to the planet. Rumors echo throughout the nation as the media begins to talk more about the upcoming colonization in the western sectors, eagerness and fear erupts as people are wary of their surroundings with many hoping it's nothing but a barren area for human settlement. Two ships are being built specifically for this purpose the government says, find them first so that they may speak first. Midst of all the busy work and exploration, the new elect’s first executive order is to begin forming a standing military once more. The ever growing borders of the nation require some defense even if minuscule in the event piracy were to take foot once again, several mercenary firms are contracted to help form this upcoming ‘national guard’. Population: 5,125,781,250 Humans AP Expenditure: 34,500 C, 10 M, 20 T, 12 S, 3 L The colony ship is sent directly west with its assigned applicant’s, its lightspeed engine kicking off. They are sent directly from the capital. (30,000 Gold) 3 more CI’s are built on Antraz completely filling up the planet’s infrastructure. [4,500+ Currency.] [10/10] [2 M] 2 Explorer ships are built. Research Expenditure: 6 RP (6 RP| 4 RP Already in) Research on the new fusion engines continue this year with even more resources being funneled in.

Kingdom of Five 1516 Nation Roleplay: The flap of the tent opened and shortly a guttural Oink interrupted, much to Feobald’s surprise five grey cloaked men entered. Quickly reaching for the dagger next to his cot, they revealed themselves.“My lord, we’ve come from your home of Shaw.” the tallest of the two spoke in an unsettling raspy tone. Slowly they lifted their cloaks to reveal an older man and his young disciple lacking any sort of hair including their eyebrows, their entire eyes only black. “A kingsmen, you should oink louder next time.” “You might have gone deaf from all the screaming you faced last year. We’ve arrived at your new keep now m’lord, you should come and see the welcoming party.” The ragged man stood, his tired bones reminding him of his age. “I guess I should, how many are gathered?” The disciple opened the tent flap for his Duke, he could see his guards fighting back a group of young women. It was time he thought. The people before him erupted in a cheer of thousands simply filling the valley between the city and keep with a human chorus. Feobald thrusted his hand and following it came the loudest “OINK” the kingdom had ever heard, it took several minutes for the chanting to stop. It was for that moment of calm that the people remembered those that died but their loss was not in vain. Drinks were raised and barrels emptied, houses and the keep of Ockham full of strangers. The night came with the moonlight shining inside the great hall of Feobald’s keep, sounds of peaceful sleeping and quiet laughter emanating throughout it. Our duke sits on his throne, tired and weary. “How many men have been assigned to my levy Ser Hog?” A prompt oink followed by a shuffling of papers. “Over 1,500 your grace with most of them directly from the city, the king demanded you keep a strong core of 500 veterans.” Feo stretched his legs. “I’ve gained another keep aswell and our majesty has instructed me to find someone to watch over it.” Feobald raised his hand for Hog to come and kneel before him. “I declare you now the Baron of Highgate, you are responsible for the city and its people and answer now directly to me.” So it was, Hog the first knight of the boar was raised. Population: 10,562,935 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 125,100 Gold with Upkeep (45,000 Gold) 3 Towns are turned into cities, the mass growth seen in the past few years requiring this. (20,000 Gold) Three Keeps are built, 2 bordering the Hakkanese river border and another in the west on the isthmus bordering Melda. See Hog is granted his knighthood status due to the successful negotiations that brought peace back to the Swine. (2 Black dots at top and bottom, ignore the white one.) (10,000 Gold) 2 Farms are built adjacent to the new towns to feed and provide for them. (Back at 7% baby) (25,200 Gold) 4 Trading companies are built raising the trading cap to 8. (20,000 Gold) Steel was a worthy alloy for the Five’s growing military but perhaps a better material or alloy could be found. (20,000 Gold in to better Alloys to replace T3) The famous smiths men assigned is demanding on it being named Swininium or Swinu Alloy. (4,900 is saved.)

Democratic Laconian Systems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dydBGzNaqjk The room shook violently as Jace gripped his seat even harder, slowing down from the speed of light was a horrifying experience indeed he thought. It felt as though every organ in his body and the blood with it was trying to push through the skin. “T-Minus fifteen seconds until burn complete.” Great Jace thought. Shouting came through the walls as his neighbors were suffering a panic attack, not uncommon to those who lack their ‘sea’ legs. Every second felt like an hour before everything abruptly stopped moving, his body settling down slowly and the sweat and tears could finally be rubbed off. “Burn complete, estimated arrival time five minutes.” In the vacuum through Jace’s window he saw the twin suns of Antraz beaming brightly through, their golden glow revealing Antraz’s moon of Axom. Unclipping his belt, he stood slowly feeling as though he aged twenty years and walked towards the window. They were coming through on the dark-side of the planet it seemed, the shipyard and massive light show below indicating where the actual capital city was. “That **** is ******* brilliant to look at!” the voice caught Jace off-guard, he was not alone to admire this. Quickly he packed up everything as he felt the ship rotate for its landing approach this time engines burning slightly enough to give the people gravity to move and be ready. The heat shield laughed off most of the force of the reentry and soon city skyscrapers passed them, they must simply be reaching into low orbit by now. Everything was swallowed up by clouds and then infrastructure as they finally touched down on a spaceport situated far above the busy lives below. Jace took a photo on his phone, human infrastructure and constructs stretched as far as his eye could see. It took Jace only two hours to check off at the service desk onboard and to reach his cab on the other side of the platform where they landed. In Front of him stood a group of other young men about his age, his co-workers. “Jace Corbon?” The oldest of the men there spoke to Jace, his attire fitting to a blue-collar worker. “Yes sir, just got off my flight. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” he reached out to shake the old man’s hand and received a death grip. The young man internally winced. “Glad you made it on time, I’m Doctor Glauvitz. we’ll talk more about your pay and position once we arrive at the facility. I believe you’re actually the last one too. Everyone in the cab.” Jace threw his stuff in the back of the cab before coming back around and getting in, he sat down and looked around. Young and scared faces, their journeys were starting too and now he reached the gates of life. Population: 5,062,500,000 Humans AP Expenditure: 45,500 C, 10 M, 20 T, 10 S, 7 L (40,000 C) 4 Basic Industries are built on Leon’s belt, thousands of factories now dotting the world by the end of the year producing the raw resources required and demanded by the people of the DLS. [Tech 1 Boon | 4 Labor | 6,000 Currency | 8 M + Per Turn | 4 RP] (5,500 C is spent on funding the Fusion engine research.) (8 M) In an unprecedented expansion, millions of people sign up for the government colonization program. 2 Colony ships are built and equipped, they’re expected for next year. Research Expenditure: 2 RP (2 RP| 2 RP Already in) With the funding for the science teams anewed, Jace joins the R&D team and they set out to improve and redesign the current ones.

Democratic Laconian Systems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIpXoohOg44&t=220s “Flight to Antraz now boarding.” The intercom blared as causing the bustle of hundreds of passengers as they stepped up to board one of the hundreds of starships that runs the monthly trips from Leon’s belt to the capital and back. School trips, supply runs, business trips, anything that modern society had taken by aircraft now took through the stars. This did not come without security concerns though as these thousands of passengers had to undergo months of background checks. Jace Averton was no exception, his head was pounding from the drinks he had at the night before and the bustle of the terminal multiplied it. The young man had recently turned 18, the drinking age of the nation. “Are you excited?!” Jace attempted to shake off his mother's hug. “Yeah, don’t expect me back for Christmas though, a paid internship is going to keep me grounded for awhile.” The terminal shook slightly as a large vessel passed overhead. “Call me once you get out of system, I’m going to miss you.” Chuckling Jace gave his mom the hug she wanted. “Five minutes until Flight 23 departs.” Jace smiled and kissed his mother on the forehead. “I love you, I’ll be sure to call.” With that the Young man took his suitcase, secured his grey cap and left stopping only to wave goodbye one last time. Ahead of him laid a ship that dwarfed the nearby buildings, it could be described as a bulky cylinder with struts and protrusions along its many sides with it all painted a hue of blue and white. Hundreds of people could be seen going up and down the elevator that led to its massive living areas with crewman loading supplies for the year long voyage ahead. Jace spent fifteen minutes fighting the crowds and being searched by armed guards before he finally made it on board, the elevator itself was nothing to admire with stains of disgusting proportions. The loading bay was unimpressive as well, after dealing with another guard the teen made it through to the golden egg. There were fifteen decks on the ship and each stretched for two football fields, his room was situated in the middle of it all. “What a shitshow.” he uttered as he secured all his things in their proper containment centers. The chair situated in his room obviously marked High-G stool caused him to nervously laugh. This would be the first time he entered the new frontier. “Fifteen minutes until take-off, all occupants please head to your quarters or face the untold horrors of high gravitational maneuvers.” Sweat began to form on Jace’s head, he quickly went to the restroom before returning and strapping himself in. “All occupants please seat yourselves and connect the needle situated to your right into your arm.” Reaching out, he quickly brought up the needle and reading the instructions jabbed it into his leg. The bright blue liquid entered him and soon he felt strangely tense, everything felt tight and shortly he felt extreme pressure and shaking as the ship’s Fusion drive hummed to life. The space outside his window quickly turning from a wall to an overview of his home city before the only thing he saw was black and at that all he could feel was numbness and the strongest urge to sleep off his anxiety. Jace’s journey into the adult world had begun. Population: 5,000,000,000 Humans AP Expenditure: 75k C, 8 M, 20 T, 8 S, 7 L (70,000 Currency) The construction of civic infrastructure {Tech 1 due to boon} is built on the capital world of Antraz. It’s great infrastructure required and modernized for the masses. [10,500 Currency increase.] (5,000 Currency is saved.) Research Expenditure: 2 RP (2 RP) The current fusion engines provide a vast opportunity for improvement. The FD-9500 series is placed for research as it’s upgrade, scientist hope to be able to propel ships not just above the speed of light but past it. It is hoped the testbed could be completed within 2 years.

Kingdom of Five 1515 Nation Roleplay: “It is time, two men chosen by gods to lead their people to fight and die in their honor. Loyal Duke Feobald, rally the men and march to join our Karel allies against the twisted, come home with a victory or not at all.” The words echoed in the old dukes head as he rides alongside the first army sent out ever by the Five, 20,000 souls filled with eagerness to do their new king proud and uncertainty of such victory. An entire bloodline rest on the Duke’s shoulders this year as the Humangi amass in their eastern holds. Clanking armor, grovelling soldiers, and the occasional cough and song keep the men going as they march towards their destination. It was a rather lame and untimely travel period as they met up with the much larger Karel army. Thousands of human’s preparing to fight a menace unbounded that had mistreated the greater swinedom. ================================= At the keep in the capital of the Swine laid the King and his people as he spoke to them about the toils of the upcoming war, thousands had gather towards the night outside of his mighty ‘palace’ to listen. Guards had done their best to organize the oncoming crowd but the people all eager to see their diety rushed into a massive clump. Dakkar stepped out onto the deck of to be met with cheers of thousands, the young man basked in its glory until he rose his hand to quiet the applause. The speech began and so did the fighting. Population: 9,871,902 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 118,100 Gold with Upkeep included + 1k From trade (16,000 Gold). 2,000 Medium infantry is brought up and given steel equipment as well. [4 Units in total] (50,000 Gold) The hermitage of the fallen is built in the capital for great worship to the god and in thanks for the victory... [T3 Unlocked.] (20,000 Gold) A church is built in the capital districts nearby to the temple underground. It’s worship is to their King Dakkar but truly it is to that of the fallen one… (7 Adepts and 1 Magi.) (UPGRADE) (11,000 Gold) A trade to the Ruhnites. (1,500 Gold) Excavation tools. (3,500 Gold) The losses of men at the previous battle require a mass replenish and as such hundreds of men are paid for and sent off to refill damaged units in the field. (15,000 Gold) 3 Settlements are formed within the Kingdom borders themselves this time with two of them due to become towns very shortly. (1k saved.)

Username: Devland99 Discord: (Pm if you want.) Ideas and Suggestions?: Give humans a strong buff eh Nation Name: Democratic Laconia Systems Race: Human History: (Optional.) The Democratic Laconian systems, born out of a period of expansive human growth and their inherent right to the manifest destiny. It’s people spread far and wide over their claimed territory, most of this done by independent organizations or governments from earth. Such distance though created tension and soon a lack of communication and ability to continue such reliable trade led to a fallout and soon with three corporate heads and some bureaucrats of the sector coming together to form the League of Planets to protect themselves against rampant piracy and corruption. Following the formation of the LOP, security forces began a campaign across the claimed systems fighting a ruthless war against the scum that had arrived. Thousands perished as asteroids were used as rams against civilian habitat stations and moons, most planets survived unscathed save for the capital. A pirate fleet of fifty vessels escorted an asteroid capable of wiping out the atmosphere, within six hours the fusion drives aboard the massive rock entered afterburn and in front of it stood a fleet of LOP forces attempting to prevent the incoming carnage. Within the hour the rock slammed into the capital letting loose dirt across the sky and planet, millions died and so did the cabinet save one. The Secretary of Defense, Magnus Bishop was the sole survivor thanks to being out on a tour to expect a military base in the outer rim. Within 48 hours, the LOP was radically reformed into the DLS binding the planetary league into a unified nation and with it pooling all their military assets together to wipe out the largest pirate vestiges and ensure such an action would never happen again. In a desperate time the league had served its purpose and now in peace the DLS continues its journey as the premier power of the unified sectors. Its current president Bishop has led the nation through its toughest era yet and many hope to see him stay for a full eight terms. Map location: (Remember, fill the square(s) and send it to me privately.) Starting Sectors: 1-4 (every sector not taken permits you to request a boon) 2 Sectors.

Kingdom of Five 1514 Nation Roleplay: The advisory hall croaked as Dakkar’s loyal retainers chattered on about the Hakkan-Karel conflicts in the east. A hot topic had finally come to the newly minted King’s ears, his father's previous treaties did belay with him as they only hindered the Five. A crude map now sat before him as the Duke Feobald settled in now home from his two-year long journey. After sipping his beer the Duke’s hoarse voice surprised Dakkar. “My king, I bring before you the territories that my expedition marked on our way through the no-man's-land between the two. Thousands lied slaughtered with old villages burnt out by fire, if the rumors are true then we know that the Hakkan are being overly zealous in the protection against Karel villagers.” Contested talk rose up to stop Feobald before Dakkar rose his hand to incite silence to the table. “The mongrels to the east are no-longer to be kept on peaceful terms as time before, my father has passed and with it the old codes and laws we had to abide by. They dared charge you for the coin you took with ceaselessly slaughter civilians who care not for their inferior way of life.” “You speak of dishonoring your father my king-” Dakkar loudly bellowed at the fool who spoke. “I speak from a position of power he once held, send forth a missive to both to come for peace talks lest we intervene against the one who sends no one to negotiate.” Silence swept over the attended, glances exchanged before one of the King’s men stood nodding his acceptance of the King’s orders then left the room to carry out his assignment. The howling wind outside the windows of the meeting hall was the only sound made after his leave, the rest stunned at what they’re witnessing. Feobald looked around and stretched his hands, “We’re to prepare for war then?” Dakkar’s brown eyes met Feobalds, his expression now lighthearted. “Bring forth all our soldiers and arm them with steel, make sure our cavalry ranks have grown and bring more rangers into the fold. Muster the kingdom’s forces by next year and we’ll have your answer.” Population: 9,226,076 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 120,950 Gold with Upkeep included + 1k From trade (42,000 Gold) The recruitment of 2,000 Medium cavalrymen and 1,000 Swinish rangers with steel (T3) and (T2) for the rangers as their complement. (20,000 Gold) A sacred shrine is constructed in the keep of the kingdom, the fallen one’s cult and their newly crowned king gratefully worshipping within. (56,000 Gold) The iron that the 14,000 strong medium infantry core uses has begun to rust and warp with the passage of time, with the masses of manufactories built the previous year almost hundreds of steel armor sets and gear is shipped out. (T3 given to 28 units.) (2950 Gold is given to the poor!) (0 Gold) The Kingdom of Five offers to host diplomatic peace talks to deescalate the situation to their east, the letter penned to both the Kingdom of Hakkan and Karel site that they would begin next year and if simply ignored the Five will be forced to act.

Kingdom of Five 1511 Nation Roleplay: The war in the east as its being called throughout the Kingdom sparks interest and great concern, two ‘neutral’ foes locked in a deadly battle. A king on his deathbed was of greater concern however, the passing of the torch came abruptly as Prince Dakkar Swine watched his father die of old age becoming one of the youngest kings to ever sit on the throne at 23 years old. A great funeral was held in his name, a man of exponential growth and pride as well as a peacemaker. Dakkar following in his father's steps for the year declares a great deal of manufactories and farms to be built. It was also time he purged his close advisors, a few warhawks entering the ranks of his majesty. In the east, Duke Feobald’s expedition has entered its final death throes as thousands have literally died traveling the marshes and unforgiving environment. Many discoveries untold to the world will be first heard off in the realm of the Swine and with it ambition will grow... Population: 8,622,501 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 99,050 Gold with Upkeep included + 1k in trade (20,000 Gold) 4 Farms are built! (74,250 Gold) 11 Manufactories are constructed this year. (4,800 Gold is saved.)

Kingdom of Five 1511 Nation Roleplay: Due after my journey. Population: 8,058,412 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 93,550 Gold - 8,000 Upkeep + 1,300 = 86,850 Gold (10,000 Gold) Constructing yet another trade guild closest to Hakkan to allow Swine goods to flow into their markets…. (3k a year!) (15,000 Gold) Another city is fully erected to solidify the southern states! (15,000 Gold) 3 Farms are constructed!!! (450+) (25,000 Gold) With an ever growing Kingdom, the needs of military come hard. 5 Barracks are built within the core three cities. (2+ Unit cap…) (15,000 Gold) The need for more goods overtakes research this year, two more manufacturers are built in the capital this year. (2k+ Gold! (3,000 Gold) Rite of passage?

Kingdom of Five 1510 Nation Roleplay: Another year, another explosive growth for papa pig. Population: 7,531,227 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 78,850 Gold - 8,000 Upkeep + 800 = 76,300 Gold (20,000 Gold) 2 Merchant guilds are built in the newly created cities of the Kingdom. (20,000 Gold) 4 Farms are built to keep up speed! (15,000 Gold) 3 Settling parties are sent south and declared to set up in the various locations southbound, they’re escorted by a unit of rangers and two units of light infantry. (15,000 Gold) Another urban center appears this time to one of the settlements closest to the Hakkan, it shall become grounds for a diplomatic center between the Swine and the bird-men in the east. (5,000 Gold) Constructing a barracks in the capital. (5k+ to my large ass cap!) (1,300 Gold is saved.)

Kingdom of Five 1509 Nation Roleplay: Nothing cool is happening over here. Population: 7,038,530 Fivians Gold Expenditure: 78,850 Gold - 7,000 Upkeep + 500 = 71,850 Gold (20,000 Gold) 4 Farms are built to maintain growth. (30,000 Gold) With so many towns and so little main hubs for them to bring their trade too, it was decided that two of them closest to the capital would be chosen to be expanded into cities. (2+ Cities) (21,000 Gold) 3,000 T2 Medium infantry are recruited, equipped and trained into the standing military and 500 T2 Rangers of the Swinedom are hired up to better scout the perimeter of the Kingdom.