Quackers

Entropy Ltd. Dulls hums of machinery and the hymns of working men spread across the eastern coasts like ants expanding their colony. Unquantifiable amounts of equipment, entire fleets of transport craft, and convoys of vehicles were the sources of the sounds that had deafened all those who came to observe the construction of the future of trade across the eastern hemisphere. The personnel belonging to the corporation had no intent on standing idle as many of them worked tirelessly around the clock out of their own good will, and underlying obligations to their corporation. A common goal between these mass groups of employees was anything but a secret if they were confronted by onlookers; they are building a better tomorrow. Activity: Expenditures (63k G) - Further economic growth on the capital. (60k G; 7 Civ Manu) Supplies are sent elsewhere. (3k G) Mod/Diplomacy (25k G) - With their equipment bought, employees transferred, and assets in place, the true construction of Project E.Unity can begin. A premier standpoint, as well as an immediate financially beneficial one, is made as the first true piece of the massive puzzle the corporation is putting together. A superhighway, a dozen lanes wide and entirely submerged beneath the straits, is the first construct that the corporation plans and begins work on. The lanes would lead from the southernmost point of the Emritian coasts, cross over and connect to the western island that the Schenberg Space Elevator is being constructed on, and then end in the capital city of the corporation. Although it is a mere stepping stone to begin with, it is the first of many constructs that would lead to mass amounts of increased trade between the now linked north and southern continent in the eastern hemisphere and one which the corporation hopes they may benefit off of before the project is completed in its entirety. (20k G [30k Invested]) The Schenberg Corporation and Emritian’s are approached with an offer from the corporation in relation to their solar project. With a striking turnout on the air, a new live service is offered to the people of the globe. A broadcasting center is made in the capital, forming a new media branch within the corporation. The main focus of such a network would be based around showing the MIGHTY battles against the Kaiju threat, as well as providing live information on the expected and ongoing attacks. Dramatizations of these attacks would also be shown afterwards, being made into a mini-action movie being aired on the network following all successful battles against the kaiju threat. Of course, the grim side of the battles such as losses of human life would be kept shrouded, only showing the most prolific of moments such as the five-pronged attack during the most recent battle which would be heavily marketed to any action enthusiasts. However, such a PREMIUM network would require a subscription for viewing, of course :goyim:. (5k G for construction of a broadcast center) Research (TECH 10, 17.5k G) - [NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW - Tier 4 Equipment] A requirement of better equipment for the contractors of the corporation is seen in full. Researchers work day and night to work through the progressions of increasing armor effectiveness, weaponry efficiency, and a generalized improvement of military equipment in full. (7.5k G [8.25k G After Bonuses]) [NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW - Classified] :neet: (10k G [20.35k G After Bonuses]) [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Special Forces] Woosh. [1 Turns Remain] [PASSIVE SLOT 2 - Classified] Woosh. [5 Turns Remain] [PASSIVE SLOT 3 - Classified] Woosh. [7 Turns Remain]

Entropy Ltd. will add rp when I wake up as it’s 3am dont wanna miss mp Activity: Expenditures (60k C) - Further economic growth on the capital. (60k G; 8 Civ Manu) Mod/Diplomacy (10k C) - A TRUE testament of the corporation’s industrial possibilities, as well as foreign lobbying :neet:, the true laborers of the corporation begin preparations of a project alike to none other. Project: E.Unity, as they call it, begins with the simplest of asset gathering and acquisition of resources across the markets. Millions of tonnes of concrete, rebar, pavement, over a dozen tunnel-borers, the required manpower, and absolutely zero insurance for any personnel are brought to the coasts of the eastern hemisphere. Work of building off of pre-existing major roadways that lead towards the coast begins, though for the time being these roads lead to mass construction sites, a particularly large one springing up at the strait between the corporation city and the Emritian coast, the likes of which are littered with corporation personnel for a seemingly massive project. (10k G [10k Invested]) Research (8.5k) - [NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW - Classified] :neet: (8.5k G [9.35k G After Bonuses]) [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Special Forces] Woosh. [44 P.D.] [PASSIVE SLOT 2 - Classified] Woosh. [48 P.D.] [PASSIVE SLOT 3 - Classified] Woosh. [50 P.D.]

Entropy Ltd. What could be said of The Corporation at this point? Not a whole lot, that is for sure. But with time ticking on the eventualities of conflict, interests, and the overpowering desire of shmoney certainly are things that the MegaCorp would take into account. Now with the prevalence of people knocking at their door each day, there isn’t much of a purpose to not let them swing wide open. At least, that is the thought of the man who would seek to lead such a corporation. “Now, tell me again what is it they want?” Was the irritated response that the transponder unit received for an irrelevant question. The metallic voice of the pseudo-bionic… thing responded to the Chairman in it’s usual, flat tone. “Unrivaled entry, in search of the-” The ringing resonation of a gunshot echoed throughout the office as the barrel of the Chairman’s pistol was left smoking. The sound of crumpling flesh and metal dropping to the floor drew a lengthened sigh from the man as he looked towards the mirror standing in the corner of the room that harbored his most trusted advisor; himself. “Stop standing there looking so handsome and help me think, hm?” The man’s dress shoes clapped against the tiled floor of the room with each step, drawing him closer to his own reflection. “What would they need from me? Money? Certainly got that… Looks?” He stared at the mirror, grinned, then crossed his arms as he thought to himself, a dangerous game for a man of his liking. After a few moments of pondering, the man’s fingers snapped against his palm as he turned back to the table and hastily approached it, pressing a button on the reliable phone stand. A brief moment of silence on the intercom, and a hastened voice spoke, “Yes? What do you need?” A quick clear of his throat and the Chairman responded, “Well, I need you to go and see that our guests are taken care of. Though, not too many of them, understand? Keep the boys on a leash, and I don’t mean our own.” A deep sigh was his response, though a grumbled, “Understood.” followed before the intercom went silent. And with that, the Chairman could rest easy as the task was out of his hands, though another arose as his eyes drifted to the body laying on his now defiled tile floor. Another day, another catastrophe avoided. Nothing new, right? Activity: Expenditures (85k C) - A mighty commercial district springs up upon the capital. (80,000k G; 1 Trade Depot, 1 Comm District, 8 Civ Manu) A nephilite refinery is created for the sake of beginning to exploit the resource. (5k G, 1 Nephilite Refinery) Mod/Diplomacy (3) - With accusations of the corporation’s involvement in the murder of Professor Korolov, they begin their own investigation. As reported by the Xi’an authorities, all those who had been sent on duties within the Xi’an Provinces are questioned and thoroughly examined on their time whilst within the provinces. Amelia Krozky is to head the investigation, being one of the capable and knowledgeable assets that the corporation has on hand. (Amelia - 0 Leadership, 4 Martial, 2 Charisma, 6 Agility) As agreed upon with sufficient terms, Corporation troops begin to move and establish themselves across the islands to the north. A force of 1000 Icarus suits under the leadership of Ace Stanisław Jabłonowski are sent to secure the zone and establish a healthy garrison on the island. (Stanisław - 1/1/1/1 All Ace Stats) Commander Jan Tarnow, trained contractor and capable authority figure, would seek prospects in the northern borders of The Corporation. An entourage of 500 armored Invicta-Class battlesuits are to accompany him over the Nephelite rich lands of the north. They seek to claim the land as their own, putting off and would-be settlers in the region and limiting foreign intrusion in the area. (Jan - 9 Leadership, 1 Martial, 1 Charisma, 1 Agility) (Patrol routes of Corporation units) Research (0) - [NEW NEW NEW PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Special Forces] The best of the best will be required to assert dominance in the region surrounding The Corporation. Strict testing, intrusive assessments, and borderline unethical doctrines are taught and given to the willing contractors that would seek a higher pay grade than usual all for the purpose of finding those that would stand above the rest. [NEW NEW NEW PASSIVE SLOT 2 - Classified] [NEW NEW NEW PASSIVE SLOT 3 - Classified]

Discord Name: Quackers Nation Name: The Corporation Government Type: Oligarchy Leader: Bronislaw Lieberman Culture: Polish derivative, mixed Eastern/Central European History: The Corporation was not formed by one being, but rather the ambitions of many. Following the catastrophic events of D-Day on the Fujian Federation, many small arms and development companies that had been under the tyranny of the Fujian Federation saw an opportunity to escape the clutches of the militarily crippled Federation and seek elysium elsewhere. Retreating to the waters on the western coast of the continents, many of these companies had filled their pockets through commissions for the Fujian Federation and seeked to stake their own claim. However, rather than simply placing themselves on the map alone and vulnerable, these minor companies seeked a treaty between them. Now known in history as The Absolvement, the formation of a new nation simply known as The Corporation was made where the focus of quotas and efficiency far outweighed the ethics that bound many other nations to not progress their studies. With this in mind, The Corporation formed under a bureaucratic oligarchy, electing a leader to maintain the position of ‘CEO’ over the company and ensure the ideologies that progress and investment were to remain at the company’s forefront. With years passing by and the Kaiju only becoming more aggressive in due time, The Corporation deemed it necessary for expansion into foreign markets and the requisitioning of foriegn assets. What many would deem to be unlawful, The Corporation deems as necessary in their need of expansion and progression of not only the fattening of their pockets, but the good of the human race in its entirety. Groups or places of interest: The Spire - The collective buildup of years of progress, intuition, and generalized efforts from the millions of workers of The Corporation. A true marvel of engineering that shimmers across the The Corporation skyline as a beacon of power and opportunity. Whilst on the surface the building may seem to be little more than a heavily developed construct, that could be nothing further from the truth on closer inspection to the subsystems of The Spire. On activation, The Spire transforms into what could only be called an impenetrable fortress, entirely future proofed from Kaiju incursions as well as being heavily defended from the sky and ground through automated systems; dozens of CIWS, Guided Munitions, and Missiles Silos are only among a few of the interlaced subsystems built within The Spire to act as a point of absolute defense in case of attack on the city. Santa Maria Station - Now serving as the main R&D development station of The Corporation, it is a long-standing and prestigious establishment that has contributed to the development of countless world-wide studies such as the Nephalite Reactor, as well as early testing for the Elysian Interface System. Previously owned and primarily operated by the AA Corporation, Santa Maria Station fell under the ownership of The Corporation during the Absolvement that linked the many companies together. Despite its prestigious past, the station was largely abandoned after its acquisition and partially utilized as little more than a waystation for deep space missions from other nations. However, after authorization for Professor Nikoś Arden to proceed with his studies, the station was redesignated as an orbital R&D department for The Corporation to practice their somewhat questionable research projects far from where it could harm anyone. Key Figures (3 people with points): Professor, Nikoś Arden A leading world expert of the studies of artificial intelligence, as well as a published author of various theories, Professor Nikoś Arden has all but shed his form in search of something greater. Truth be told, if not for the complexities of lobbying and generalized world politics, Nikoś would be the de facto leader of The Corporation since its earliest conception. A devoted man to not only his craft, but the betterment of humanity's future in its entirety is seemingly all but Nikoś’ sole reason for existence. Following the events of D-Day, at the time where Nikoś was progressing his studies within the Fujian Federation, he was left in a near paralyzed state after being caught in a portion of the blast. Severely crippled, and borderline in a vegetated state, the man was the first to undergo one of his own experimental processes of transferring a consciousness to another, non-organic, being. Although the operation was a success, Nikoś’ memory was largely lost during the last several years within Fujia and some time before. With no reason to partake further in the Fujian criminal world, he sought the freedom to continue his studies elsewhere and found himself in the employment of the now leader of The Corporation, Bronislaw, before the MegaCorp’s formation. (WIP?) CEO, Bronislaw Lieberman Powerful, stunning, lunatic; the words that many describe the man who now is the head of The Corporation. While many would seek to see his head on a spike, he had already imagined it in turn years before. Many of the :wagie: below him work not for their exuberant wages, but rather in fear of displeasing the man who had taken their families captive the moment they had signed on to their position under The Corporation. While maintaining a doctrine of fear and regular shows of force, the man named Bronislaw Lieberman is all but a hero of the people. He seeks not the glory that many other leaders do, but rather the cutthroat tactics of efficiency and spread of ‘T h e B r a n d’, as he puts it. Exuberant amounts of wealth, amassed promises never fulfilled, and a sharp cunning alike to something of fiction has driven this man to the peak of The Corporation. (2 Leadership, 1 Martial, 8 Charisma, 1 Agility) REDACTED, Amelia Krozky A bounty hunter of little name, at least for the time being, Amelia sought employment under a new kind of leader. Following a set of brief attempts of joining both standardized and privately owned military forces, Amelia could find none that appealed to her until finally meeting the representatives of The Corporation. Now, several years on in her contract, Amelia is a privatized asset that is greatly valued by those of the security wing of The Corporation. (0 Leadership, 7 Martial, 2 Charisma, 3 Agility) Point Distribution: 10 Econ, 10 Tech, 5 Loyalty, 5 Military Nat Idea: Ad Astra - Start with a space station allowing the building of unique investments (DMs to talk about investments, I assume?) Unique Units (3): Invicta Battlesuit (Icarus Battlesuit, Additional) - Similar in design to the Icarus, the Invicta is a land-only variant of the Icarus. With the need for flight no longer being a subject of requirement, the suit is much more well armed and armored than the Icarus, far outmatching it in both categories. Subsystems reliant on flight and maneuvering have been exchanged for additional targeting as well as crude autonomous AI functions to allow basic guard and movement commands for the mech, however expansion on these subsystems is planned... Wojak (Special Forces, #s bound to # of Icarus/Invictas) - Elite and trained contractors of The Corporation, many of them are long-standing veterans of battles fought under the Fujian Federation before the Absolvement. Along with their battlefield prowess, they are paired with a mech to allow optimal control and expertise, far exceeding the skills of all other basic pilots who utilize mechs. These pilots form the backbone of The Corporation’s security sector. Nośnik (Carrier, Replacement) - The Nośnik-class carrier serves as the command center of all airship warfare. While not being the pride of the fleet, such as a battlecarrier, the superior systems on the vessel make it an ideal command ship, though the lack of weaponry does make it a vulnerable target if not properly supported. However, in light of its lack of defensive abilities, the carrier is capable of becoming fully submersive on a few seconds notice, as well as containing advanced radar scrambling technologies to make it borderline stealth capable once underwater. Starting Location: Are Mechs superior to tanks?: I read your ****, don’t do this to me.

The Pérasmani League The vessels of the Perasmani soon returned to port following their decisive victory over the Zeb Menace. With their noses bloodied, as well as many of the remaining ships and men requiring repairs or treatment, the fleet is docked within the harbor of the capital of Limáni. Although a large majority of the men are dispersed and allowed leave, the battle hardened captain of the first Exousia is summoned to the docks. Upon arrival, the captain would be met with a procession of hundreds of citizens, many of them sporting their cascading robes and finest of gems adorning their wrists, fingers and necks as they lined either side of the extended wharf. Towering pillars lit aflame at the peaks were the only sources of light across the pier for the sun had already begun to set across the horizon. It was at the end of the sturdy construct that the captain would find not only his superior, Lysander, but as well as the Archon, Atreus, awaiting his arrival. Either of the men would be on the edge of the wharf that overlooked a lower, semi-submerged platform hanging off the edge where a gathering of soothsayers and theologians alike were also waiting. As the captain stepped down the steps to the submerged platform, he could not help but admire the view before him; the mighty waves of the Fydor which had ravaged the geography of the natural harbor were all but seemingly subdued, their murky blue hues stretching for as far as the eye could see before him. It was here that he felt a part of the sea, more so than ever before in his life. “Commodore,” Spoke a particularly aged and withered man, similarly dressed to the other citizens yet around his neck hung an array of tablets looped on a cord, each of the squares containing a different remembrance of the Perasmani’s patron gods. “I welcome you with all my heart, as do all of us. Your feats of gallantry and utmost proficiency against foreign invaders has earned you the respect of not just your peers, but the deities themselves. May Amphirite bless you, for if not for you, our island would have sunk long ago to the depths of Tautanis.” The man then turned away from the man, edging himself closer to the edge of the platform and peered over the edge into the depths that lay below. His hand waved by his side towards the edge of the platform as his head tilted upwards, his eyeline scouring the endless horizon before him. The captain stepped forth, to which a company of the aforementioned soothsayers surrounded the man on both sides. They worked in tandem, undressing the man in full and exposing him to the elements of the sea. He then dropped beside the elderly man, sitting upon his knees with his legs folded beneath him. “Amphirite, we come to you now in search of patronage. May you grant us the strength to face the evils that lay before us and beyond, for if not for you, then no other may guide us.” The elderly man receded from the lowered platform as he spoke, as did the entourage of divine figures with him. “We offer this man, a prideful warrior and proven commander on the waves for he has repelled the greed of the Ishikawans, and defeated the horrors of the Zeb Menace. Grant him the power of the tides of the Fydor, the winds of Antioch, the fires of Tautanis, and the earth of Untera. With such power, should he obtain it, he shall strike down all unworthy adversaries that would seek to destroy our blessed island, preserving your legacy and extending our own across the waves. Should he be worthy of your blessing, return him to us not as a man, but an ascended being; reborn as the carrier of your divine will, a Champion of Amphirite, and the Protector of the Fydor.” As the elder concluded his prayer, the captain took in a final breath, then exhaled as shallow as his lungs would allow. With the snap of a lever, the artificial island that he had been sitting upon dropped from the wharf, submerging both the captain far below the sea until the depths overtook his figure, shrouding him from any onlookers' sight. Mere moments passed before the procession broke into a unified hymn, many of them falling to their knees similarly to the captain before being dispatched to the depths. Hundreds of voices joined together, echoing across the shores of the island in divine union and synchronicity. After half a minute, the hymns stopped at once and the onlookers gazed across the water. Their faces were layered with looks of fear, subdued doubt, dashes of optimism, and one was too busy exchanging coins with an Ishikowoid :goyim: for a bet. Though it was after more than a full minute had passed since the captain's submergence did a sound break the silence of the crowd. A gargle, followed by a deepened gasp of air, and then the breaking of water across the ocean's surface. The collective cheer of the crowd was incapable of being drowned out, even from across the sprawling urban landscape of the city they could be heard, for their champion had risen and they wished to greet him in full. Activity: Expenditures (224.5k G) - A far is procured in the north. (5k C, 1 Farm) Civilian Manufactories are built in the capital. (7.5k C, 1 Civ Manu) Shipyards and mines are built in the capital. (95k C, 6 Shipyards/6 Mines) Wagie Chicahtoc freemen are trained for employment in the army. (3 AP, 21k; 3 Units of Regular Infantry, T1/Vet 1) Six more Carracks are laid in the capital. (18 SP, 42k Gold; 6 Carracks) Three galleons are laid in the capital. (12 SP, 24k Gold; 3 Galleons) Supplies are sent elsewhere. (30k C) Mod (N/A) - Prodding of the weaker nations of Khrav and Nok begins with two separate flotillas of ten carracks, one exousia, and two galleons each. Their accompanying crews number in at 2000 Nobles and 500 Archontas for each group. They seek to pillage the coasts of either nation, utilizing the broad seas to launch their attacks from and avoid being cornered. Both commanders of these flotillas also use these attacks to gauge their foes strength on the land and sea. (Khrav Group Commander - Commodore Antiochus, 15 Leadership / Nok Group Commander - Commodore Lysander, 10 Leadership) Seeing as Salazar can no longer have any influence over trade in the nations that he has set up trade networks in, he instead expands the Perasmani network elsewhere. Namely, the nation of Wyom due to its proximity to his preexisting network within the Chicahtoc Empire. (20 Charisma) Research (27.5k Gold) - [NEW NEW NEW? Runemancy - Igni Bolts] Seeing as their invention cannot work without a material to source itself from, an adaptation is made to the bolt. Whilst keeping the idea the same, a spherical lead shell, segmented by partially carved out segments and filled with smaller lead balls, is made and placed on the tip of the bolt, covering the output point of the runic energy imbued in it. The rune would work the same as before albeit with a slight change. Although still activating in flight, the energy output would be ‘blocked’ by the precut shell and balls of lead, causing immense heat and energy buildup within the blockage. The ball would then combust, causing the magically imbued, superheated pieces of lead to spread across a wide area of effect and causing both physical and fire damage to all flammable objects beneath it. Obviously, the addition of a lead ball on the front of the bolt would limit it’s range, however to counteract it would be the upcoming empowerment of their ballista’s. (10k [35k C Invested]) [Tech - Improved Ballistas] Woosh. (17.5k C, 1/4 Turns Remain [27.5k Invested])

The Pérasmani League :heh: Activity: Expenditures (176.5k G) - Civilian Manufactories are built in the capital. (67.5k C, 9 Civ Manu) Nobles are trained for the army. (3 AP, 42k, 3 Ironleaf; 3 Units of Nobles, T4/Vet 1/Ironleaf) Five more Carracks are laid in the capital. (15 SP, 35k Gold; 5 Carracks) The previous galleon and three more are laid in the capital. (15 SP, 32k Gold; 4 Galleons) Mod (20k C) - With little idea as to what the bird can actually do now that it’s working, the uses of it are examined. Somewhat knowing of the Ishikawan’s, Katsumi, own creation they attempt to find if it can act on their commands and respond to them accordingly. Other uses are also searched for, seeing as there is little else that comes to mind when thinking of uses for the bird. (10k C [20k C Invested]) With little else going on for the nation, a party of men are gathered in the Cheesemen halls and sent abroad. Their mission is simple; to assess the potential enemies in full. The men head to nearby nations on the Fydor to examine their numbers and relative strength to the Cheesemen’s own, the list being Arnun and Khrav to the south and Nok to the north. As the presence of Perasmani business within the Chtor grows, so do the ambitions of the island’s chief goyim. Utilizing his knowledge of the economic landscape of the Chicahtoc Empire, his involvement within their trade influence would become far more aggressive in an effort to further strengthen his control over the trade region. The ‘redirection’ of locally sourced goods sold by independent merchants is made to instead force them to pass through the underground dealings of the Perasmani where a hefty tariff is applied to the independent sellers and buyers. This is enforced by Salazar's own party and charisma, as well as a contingent of Perasmani ‘lended’ troops should the need for them arise. Meanwhile the goods sold and imported by the Perasmani merchants through their underground dwellings would be allowed free passage through the nation, no doubt becoming far more popular than the heavily taxed and much more expensive goods that any other merchant would attempt to sell after being redirected through Salazar’s holdings. (20 Charisma/250 Archontas Heavy Infantry) The trade influence within Aldemar increases. (10k C, 1/3 Turns Remain) Research (42.5k Gold) - [NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW Runemancy - Igni Bolts] With their success of a fire-oriented weapon in the Vomva, the scholars of the Magus Syntechnía, and with Teykh Syndicate Runemancers to assist them, a combination of the two knowledges is put to use. A new bolt for ballistas is conceived, one which activates whilst travelling through the air towards the target and combusts into an almost dazzling spectacle of flaming debris. These superheated pieces of debris would cause mass damage to flammable materials and any wagie unfortunate enough to find himself in the targeted area. (25k C) [Tech - Improved Ballistas] Woosh. (17.5k C, 2/4 Turns Remain [27.5k Invested]) [Magic - T3 Calming Tides] Woosh. (1/4 Turns Remain)

The Pérasmani League :pls: Activity (216.3k G, 3 AP, 30AP): Expenditures (138.8k G) - Walls in the capital are improved. (25k C; T4 Resilient Stone Walls) Nobles are trained for the army. (2 AP, 28k, 2 Ironleaf; 2 Units of Nobles, T4/Vet 1/Ironleaf) Five more Exousia are laid in the capital. (25 SP, 60k Gold; 5 Exousia’s) Two galleons are laid in the capital, though only one is completed for 882. (5 SP, 8k Gold; 1 Galleon) Supplies are sent elsewhere. (17.8k C, 1 AP) Mod (35k C) - Pytheas, and his usual entourage, undertake a great adventure across the Cradle. With its rivers mapped by the fleet, the grounds must now be explored. An expedition spanning the width of the subcontinent is made, it’s course ensuring the possibility to visit several key points of interest across the landmass while on the journey from coast to coast. The antique bird, seemingly lost in Cormac’s belongings for some time :wagie:, that was previously discovered within Fydor’s Bastion is finally examined. The main goal is to find some degree of power that may activate the bird, and seeing as no mechanical means were found, a magical route is taken. To imbue the bird with power, and to attempt to learn more of its workings, studies into “golemology” are made. The studies lean towards the management and possibilities of providing an object with magical essence rather than the actual creation of golems in hopes that it will lead them somewhere closer to activating the bird. Additionally, as the Samalstrazi had given them some insight to their new material, Letricium, it is also used in an attempt to power the creation. (10k C, 1 unit of Letricium) With little idea as to what information the texts may give, Cormac excavates what he can from the site for further study on the Cheesemen Isles. First, of course, comes standard dialect studies. Finding basic pieces of text like punctuation, conjunctions, subjective nouns or a generalized flow of dialect would be the primary focus of the task. Of course, with him is a team of dedicated :wagie: aspiring adepts, wishing to make an impact within the Magus Syntechnía, though for now they are little more than helping hands for Cormac. (10k C; Cormac - 0L, 1M, 1C, 9AR, 2A) The recent finds within the Cradle spark speculation of the past rule of the Atemic though philosophy is quickly avoided and instead replaced by a desire to know what had caused such devastation. The dust itself is examined by the scholars of the Magus Syntechnía, as well as a supporting alchemist from Samalstraza in hopes of bolstering their efforts with the alchemist's knowledge of such materials. Merely understanding the potency of the power within the dust and what kind of magic group it may belong to are the preliminary investigations of the research to obtain more knowledge as to what they are working with before they attempt anything further. (5k C) As the goyim, Salazar, has had troubles of finding a buyer of any kind for his resources at hand, a different approach is taken to the prospect of expanding the trade. Utilizing the printing presses taken from the Chtor, a MIGHTY order of BILLIONS of catalogues is made. On his usual voyage throughout the Chtor to spread the good word of the shekelkek, the goyim and several dozen of his lackeys begin to disperse these catalogues throughout their destinations; Aldemar, The Ascendancy, Avon, The Dohocan Families, Alean, and even daring to go into the ports of Aeton. Within these catalogues are a wide array of presented goods, the prices of which are sharply undercut in comparison the usual prices across the Chtor as to allure the merchants from the Chtor, and instead to the Perasmani Isles to conduct their business. (17 Charisma/Printing Press) The trade influence within Aldemar increases. (10k C, 2/3 Turns Remain) Research (42.5k Gold) - [Tech - Volatile Materials Research] With their success of a fire-oriented weapon in the Vomva, the scholars of the Magus Syntechnía attempt to improve upon their designs. Although the effectiveness of their weapon is in no doubt, the range of it is. Finding a material capable of inflicting similar devastation to the Vomva, yet capable of being launched from a ballista for long-range engagement is their new focus. Testing of previously known, as well as surplus, materials from the dozens of mines on the island begins. Mixtures of sulfur, phosphorus, and other particularly destructive matter are experimented and furthermore put into crude applications of either heavily enhancing flames or upright detonating upon contact with fire. (25k C) [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Crossbows] Woosh. (1/2 Years Remain) [Tech - Improved Ballistas] Woosh. (17.5k C, 4/4 Turns Remain [27.5k Invested]) [Magic - T3 Calming Tides] Woosh. (3/4 Turns Remain)

The Pérasmani League :wagie: Activity: Expenditures (182k G) - A pair of keeps are finished abroad. (1 AP, 20k G; 2 Keeps) Nobles are trained for the army. (2 AP, 28k, 2 Ironleaf; 2 Units of Nobles, T4/Vet 1/Ironleaf) Mines are dug around the capital. (15k C; 3 Mines) Shipyards are set up upon the capital. (60k C; 9 Shipyards) Six more carracks are laid in the capital. (24 SP, 56k Gold; 8 Carracks) Supplies are sent elsewhere. (3k C) Mod (10k C) - Pytheas’ party leads south, further into the Cradle and closer to another point of intrigue. The :goyim: once more heads outwards, now attempting his sales of Ironleaf once again to a broader audience now that his influence has grown, albeit only slightly within the Chtor. A steady stream of five Ironleaf is put up for sale for any buyers, and once more it’s amazing properties of high strength and low weight are put to show for all those intrigued by the foreign material. (17 Charisma) The trade influence within Chicahtoc increases. (10k C, 1/3 Turns Remain) Research (10k Gold) - [Tech - Improved Ballistas] Lacking the force of being able to penetrate hulls as well as to bolster the range of ballistas whether used on the ground or on a vessel, an upgrade to the artillery piece is conceived. The addition of a secondary limb onto the artillery piece to assist in both aforementioned lacking attributes is the primary focus to address the issue in hopes to create a stronger, more powerful ballista while keeping the load time comparable to the previous version. (Tech 3, 10k C, NEW) [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Crossbows] Woosh. (2/2 Years Remain) [Magic - T3 Calming Tides] Woosh. (4/4 Turns Remain)

The Pérasmani League :NEET: Activity: Expenditures (125k G) - A pair of keeps are procured abroad, though left uncompleted for this year. (3 AP; 1 AP 20k G Remain) Two adepts are trained within the capital. (20k C; 2 Adepts) Shipyards are set up upon the capital. (60k C; 6 Shipyards) Six more carracks are laid in the capital. (18 SP, 42k Gold; 6 Carracks) Supplies are sent elsewhere. (3k C) Mod (10k C) - Roddy’s training takes him further, employing more men on a regular basis to further increase his martial prowess. (525 Gold) The Perasmani fleet is kept outside of the Wyom ports, its reign of terror stretching across the coastline to strangle the nation of all external economic support. In addition, five more carracks are sent to assist with the blockade and replenish their shitty supplies. (War Actions) A journey to untapped lands. (Covert Actions) The :goyim: is sent further to the Chtor as his mission within Chicahtoc is done. The goal of finding prospects for expansion of the trade empire is his main task, the main target being the landings of the Aldemaric League. The possibility of both the old method, as well as bribery to a few lords to allow their practices is pursued to establish further dealings abroad. (17 Charisma) The trade influence within Chicahtoc increases. (10k C, 2/3 Turns Remain) Research (30k Gold) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Crossbows] A need for armor piercing weapons comes to the attention of many in the League. After the Ishikawan defeat in the Amarantic being heard, the need for crossbows is noticed and as such will be addressed. (NEW) [Tech - Stabilized Gunning Platforms] Accuracy upon the seas, especially one in a storm, makes gunnery from afar near impossible for an untrained crew. The prospect of stabilizing the scorpions to at least compensate for the vertical instability of the ships rocking is brought up. By allowing the scorpion to ‘freely’ move up and down whilst inhibited by several gears and pulleys, the goal to stabilize the weapons to improve accuracy is hopefully not too far of a project to pursue. (20k C, NEW) [Magic - T1 Calming Tides] A simple spell that negates the roughness of the deep seas of the Fydor, allowing the crossing of smaller vessels and warships such as galleys. (10k C, NEW)

The Pérasmani League May the lord rest for there are other duties to attend to. Activity: Expenditures (143k C) - Two adepts are trained within the capital. (20k C; 2 Adepts) Shipyards are set up upon the capital. (30k C; 3 Shipyards) Upgrades for the deployed nobles and horsemen. (9k C; 3 Units of T4 Equipment) Reinforcements for the deployed Nobles. (2 AP, 26k Gold; 2 Units of Nobles, T4 Equipment, Vet 1) Replenishment for the deployed Horsemen. (1 AP, 10k Gold; 1 Units of Medium Cav, T4 Equipment, Vet 1) One more carrack and six galleys are laid in the capital. (15 SP, 31k Gold; 1 Carrack, 6 Galleys) Ironleaf is equipped on several units of Noble infantry. (5 Ironleaf; 2000 Nobles, 500 Horsemen) Supplies are sent elsewhere. (3k C) Mod (10k C) - Roddy Robbid, feeling himself CHEATED in the Ring of Blood for being given faulty blades, would begin to employ the extra time of men under his command. Personal training for the man’s martial ability using the skills of the Archotnas (vet 1) as a base of skill to build off of. (125 Gold) A year following the previous expedition another is launched, now originating from the northern colony to explore further into the Cradle to what they believe would be a point of interest to them. The :goyim: is sent further to the Chtor, now with an idea as to what this Ironleaf is, he attempts to set up a steady string of buyers for the material. It is displayed for demonstration only during the day when it is at its fullest strength, being shown to deflect a multitude of weaponry whilst only weighing a fraction of what would be a regular steel plate. Whilst touring the Chtor’s markets he also plots possible outlets to expand :goyim: activities to assist the ever growing Pérasmani trade empire. (15 Charisma) The trade influence within Chicahtoc increases. (10k C, 1/3 Turns Remain) Research (5,160 Gold) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Vómva] gReEk FiRe. (1/5 Turns Remain)

The Pérasmani League Roddy Robbin is doing God’s work Population: Pérasmani Isles - 4,051,908 Resources: Gold (G) - 121,665 Income 121,665 Used 0 Stored Steel (S) - 21 Income 17 Used 12 Storage Army Production (AP) - 2 Income 2 Used Ship Production (SP) - 15 Income 15 Used Activity: Expenditures (118.5k C) - Foreign investments :goyim:. (22k Gold) Three adepts are trained within the capital. (30k C; 3 Adepts) Heavy manufacturing is set up upon the capital. (7.5k C; 1 Heavy Manu) Production for the CHADLY trained Archontas. (2 AP, 14k Gold; 1 Unit Archontas, T4 Equipment, Vet 1) Five more carracks are laid in the capital. (15 SP, 35k Gold; 5 Carracks) Ironleaf is equipped on several units of Archontas infantry. (3 Ironleaf; 750 Ironleaf Archontas) Mod (10k C) - The goyim’s influence spreads further… A routine travel route between the three cities of the Chicahtoc by boat and land is made and, after placing a few trusted advisors within these ports to oversee operations, his journey takes him further into Chicahtoc territory to the last two unobserved cities to manage the establish of even more potential shekelings. The trade influence within Chicahtoc increases. (10k C, 2/3 Turns Remain) Research (3,160 Gold) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Vómva] gReEk FiRe. (2/5 Turns Remain) [Ship Armor Upgrade] The exterior of the hulls of the vessels of the Pérasmani are investigated for flaws or faulty points. Means for melding these problems and reinforcing the armor of the hulls are procured and tested against primarily fire-based attacks to create the utmost protection that can be offered on the seas. (3,160 Gold) [NEW]

The Pérasmani League Roddy Robbin is doing God’s work Population: Pérasmani Isles - 3,933,892 Resources: Gold (G) - 120,345 Income 119,700 Used 645 Stored Steel (S) - 20 Income 16 Used 8 Stored Army Production (AP) - 2 Income 2 Used Ship Production (SP) - 15 Income 15 Used Activity: Expenditures (109.7k C) - Foreign investments :goyim:. (30k Gold) Walls are created around the eastern city in preparation for another Zeb invasion. (25k Gold; Resilient Stone Walls) Upgrades for the hastily trained Archontas. (5k Gold; T4 Equipment, Vet 1) The previous two carracks and five more are laid in the capital and all are completed by the end of the year. (15 SP, 49k Gold; 7 Carracks) Ironleaf is equipped on several units of Archontas infantry. (5 Ironleaf; 1250 Ironleaf Archontas) Materials are sent elsewhere. (10.7k Gold, 2 AP) Mod (???) - Salazar the :goyim: is sent to the Chicahtoc Empire to conduct questionable business practices within their cities. A campaign of market assessment and contact creation is done throughout the Empire to bolster the Pérasmani’s trade practices within the city centres of the Chicahtoc and inevitably set up a staging ground for their economic advance into the Chtor. Research (0 Gold) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Vómva] gReEk FiRe. (3/5 Turns Remain)

The Pérasmani League Activity: Expenditures (193.7k C) - Repairs are made to the eastern city to bring it back to it’s full TRUE power. (70k Gold; City, Shipyard, Trade Depot, 4 Farms) Training and another production queue of the elite infantry within the ranks of the Pérasmani army. (2 AP, 9k Gold; 1 Unit of Archontas, T1 Equipment, Levy) The previous four carracks and eight more are laid in the capital and all but two are completed by the end of the year. (24 SP, 70k Gold; 10 Carracks, 2 Incomplete Carracks) Gold is sent elsewhere. (44.7k Gold) Mod (???) - A preliminary party is sent north; the Exousia and five carracks all in total to search for fortunes untold. With Atratnos currently occupied in the east the land sections are left untouched, while the rivers and lakes are searched through and through (Red Exousia, Green Carracks) . Research (4,640 Gold) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Vómva] gReEk FiRe. (4/5 Turns Remain) [Ironleaf Research] Testing of the new material begins almost immediately. Feeling a connection between the newly dubbed Ironleaf and the collection of spears found within Fydor’s Bastion, the metal is tested primarily as a means of being forged into weaponry, if not some kind of armor in small batches. Other applications, such as heat resistance, overall strength as bolts or nails, and even as a fashion accessory is tested. (NEW) (4,640 Gold)

The Pérasmani League Help me Population: Pérasmani Isles - 3,720,455 Resources: Gold (G) - 117,970 Income 113,700 Used 4,370 Stored Steel (S) - 16 Income 16 Used 0 Stored Army Production (AP) - 4 Income 4 Used Ship Production (SP) - 23 Income 23 Used Activity: Expenditures (113.7k C) - Shipyards and their accompanying mines are built on the home island. (15k Gold; 1 Dockyards/Mines) Farms are procured in the northwestern colony. (25k; 5 Farms) Training and another production queue of the elite infantry within the ranks of the Pérasmani army. (4 AP, 24k Gold; 2 Units of Archontas, T4 Equipment, T1 Vet) The previous carrack and six more are laid in the capital. Several more keels are laid, but none are completed for the lack of funding. (23 SP, 35k Gold; 7 Carracks, 3 Incomplete Carracks) Gold is sent elsewhere. (14.7k Gold) Mod (???) - Buyers for the newly found Ironleaf are searched for near and far, with Salazar the :goyim: using some of his ties and trade reputation within the Chtor to boost such an income. In total, two units of the new resource is provided for a sum of 4k gold each. (8 Charisma) Pytheas and his motley crew of cavalrymen continue their expedition. With the local area around the outpost mapped, they head further up between the rivers, crossing the mountains and beyond; what shall they find? (Green is new expedition, red was last expedition) Research (0) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Vómva] gReEk FiRe. (5/5 Turns Remain)

The Pérasmani League Help me Population: Pérasmani Isles - 3,612,092 Resources: Gold (G) - 148,000 Income 148,000 Used 0 Stored Steel (S) - 14 Income 14 Used 0 Stored Army Production (AP) - 8 Income 8 Used Ship Production (SP) - 12 Income 12 Used Activity: Expenditures (98k C) - Shipyards and their accompanying mines are built on the home island. (30k Gold; 2 Dockyards/Mines) Production of the elite infantry within the ranks of the Pérasmani army. But no men show up for the trainings :wagie: (2 Units of Archontas, 4 AP; 36k Gold Remains) Training and another production queue of the elite infantry within the ranks of the Pérasmani army. (4 AP, 56k Gold; 4 Units of Archontas, T4 Equipment, T1 Vet) The previous four carracks and four more are laid in the capital and all but one are completed by the end of the year. (12 SP, 49k Gold; 7 Carracks) Gold is sent elsewhere. (12k Gold) Mod (???) - A lengthy expedition is made, though not from the sea but rather across the land. A merry band of several dozen cavalrymen and the adept-explorer named Pytheas begin their way into the Cradle to the north east of the Pérasmani outpost. Research (0) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Vómva] The byproduct of the mines is researched as to be repurposed for the ongoing war effort. Materials that prove to be quite reactive with both water as well as fire are focused as to create a sort of combustible that only becomes more intense as water is added, creating a near endless loop of burning wherever the bomb may be detonated or where the embers would touch. The application for putting this concoction of “scrap” materials would be to be both mounted on ballista bolts, or in kegs to be thrown from a trebuchet.

The Pérasmani League Atreus paced side to side between the blanched pillars that led into the guild hall before him, his hands tucked behind the small of his back grasping at one another as he waited for… something. Judging by the lone droplet of sweat across his brow it had been some time since he arrived, and thus quite some time that he had been left waiting in the blazing sun that hung above. Several more minutes passed before a robed figure stepped out from the doorway of the guildhall, beckoning the Archon into the building with a wave of their draped arm. Atreus followed anxiously, staying close behind the cloaked figure as they made their way into the hall. Dozens of doors lined either side of the main hall, the sounds of voices and otherworldly discombobulated noises came from the other sides of the doorways although no one else seemed to be in the hall. After ascending a spiral of stairs leading up the hall, the pair arrived at a singular doorway at the top of the stairs; no other halls nor doors were there as the staircase led to this singular door. “He awaits you; within.” The cloaked figure spoke, as if musing with the Archon before him as if there were any mystery to the man who was behind the doorway. Atreus nodded once, then stepped into the room. The smell of minerals was heavy, the most pungent being the waft of rotten eggs that swirled about the room. The Archon brought his hand up towards his mouth, stifling a gag before stepping further into the room and letting out a muffled call. “Cormac! By the Ire what are you up to in here?” The shrewd, dainty frame of the man they called “The Hung” appeared from a sideroom within the laboratory, his face partially covered by a thick, dampened cloth that had been tied around his head. Although his lips were covered, the welcoming smile in his eyes was all but impossible to notice as he set eyes on the Archon. “Ahh! Ph-e wa’ wo’derin’ when you’d come!” The robed mage said as he walked towards Atreus, then suddenly turned about to retrieve something from the room; a dampened cloth for the Archon, which he politely refused with a wave of his hand. “You wanted to see me here… Who is this ‘we’?” The Archon asked as Cormac took the cloth back, sliding off his own to speak more clearly. The mage nodded lightly and then turned over his shoulder to speak back to the room he had come from. “Pytheas, come-come! The Archon is here!” He then turned back to the Archon to motion him over to a nearby set of wooden stools and a table littered with glassware and what seemed to be failed experiments shoved into a corner of the table judging by the shattered pile of glass that had been tucked away. “You want to explore, no? I have no better of a man! The Robust, Pytheas Atratnos!” Out from the doorway stepped a man who approached the pair, partially preoccupied with cleaning his hands from a pale yellow dust before he approached. The Robust certainly was an appropriate name for the man. Standing nearly a foot taller than the already average-framed Archon, and certainly several stones heavier, it almost seemed as if the floorboards beneath him were about to give out after each one of his heaving steps. The sheer girth of the man was something before unseen by Atreus with his own eyes as he came closer. Although the layered robes the man wore were somewhat misleading of his true size beneath, it was abundantly clear that he was by far the largest man on the island, even rivalling the size and ego of the :goyim: Salazar. Atreus gave a small look to Cormac for a moment, who was almost giddy with excitement as he could finally show off his peer to the Archon. “He’ll do.” Atreus muttered in approval. Whether it was out of his trust in the mage’s judgment or in fear of denying and having his rib cage collapsed by the giant was even unknown to himself. Population: Pérasmani Isles - 3,523,992 Resources: Gold (G) - 98,190 Income 94,000 Used 4,190 Stored Steel (S) - 14 Income 14 Used 0 Stored Army Production (AP) - 4 Income 4 Used Ship Production (SP) - 12 Income 12 Used Activity: Expenditures (94k C) - Massive growth in the mining sector on the capital. (14 Mines; 70k C) Production of the elite infantry within the ranks of the Pérasmani army. But no men show up for the trainings :wagie: (4 AP; 18k Gold Remains) Four carracks are laid in the capital, though production is cut short due to lack of funding. (10 SP; 2 SP/28k Gold Remains) Farms are cultivated across the western colony. (10k Gold) Gold is sent elsewhere. (14k Gold) Ship supplies are sent west. (2 SP) Mod (0) - There are no ships as such my expeditions are fruitless! Salazar the :goyim: is once more sent out to the Sea of Chtor in an attempt to identify any possible foreign investment opportunities, whether it be establishing trade posts, swindling rare foreign goods, or taking out a few loans from willing bankers. It is a broad campaign where he finds himself in the courts of the same lords as last year (Aldemaric League, The Ascendancy, Avon, the Dohocan Families). (8 Charisma) Research (0) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Hydra Bolt] Anti-sail ballista bolt. [1/5 Turns Remaining]

The Ymorian Collective :^) Population: Álympos Sector - 22,239,956,442 Resources: Currency (C) - 104,500 Income 104,500 Used 0 Stored Metal (M) - 7 Income 15 Used 0 Stored Fuel (F) - 1 Income 0 Used 11 Stored Activity: Civilian (95k C) - Several more industrial sectors for production means. (45k C; 3 Industry) [8/10 Industry] A duo of mighty support carriers is produced. (25k C, 10 M; 2 Support carriers) One more fighter wing. (5k C, 1 M) A mighty support fleet of 5 frigates is produced to accompany the Ymorian capitals. (20k C, 5 M) Mod(0) - All four research ships focus on heading NORTH on deep space missions, planned to return later next year to give them more time to search for any interesting planets or possibly other nations. (Mod - T2 Hyperdrives) Research (9.5k C, 8k R-C) - [RESEARCH SLOT 1] Heavy Cruiser Hulls - New means of manufacturing are required if the Ymorians are to expand their reach any further. Larger, much more powerful vessels are to be conceptualized for production. (9.5k C) [9.5k C Invested (10.8k After Bonuses), X Turns Remaining] [RESEARCH SLOT 2] Forcefields Tier 2 - What is the point of making a bubble if someone could pop it in a single salvo? STRONGER BUBBLES ARE NEEDED! [X Turns Remaining] [RESEARCH SLOT 3] Fusion Engines Tier 1 - Drive systems within sublight are FAR below expectations. The speed of which planets are circumnavigated from orbit is simply too slow and the missions cannot be sustained with the current consumption of fuel. As such a new design of engine, utilizing the knowledge of the fission reactors, yet adapted to a more reliable and far less crude style of burn is made. (8k R-C) [8k C Invested (9k After Bonuses), X Turns Remaining] [RESEARCH SLOT 4] Warp Sensors Tier 2 - Detection ranges of ships, especially those that had been intercepted by alien nations without even realizing it, are not enough. An upgrade is needed, and as such is researched. [X Turns Remaining]

The Ymorian Collective :^) Population: Álympos Sector - 21,729,317,482 Resources: Currency (C) - 98,500 Income 90,000 Used 8,500 Stored Metal (M) - 4 Income 3 Used 8 Stored Fuel (F) - 2 Income 0 Used 8 Stored Activity: Civilian (85k C) - Mighty industrial sectors for the production of resources. (45k C) [5/10 Industry] Naval dockyard for capacity. (25k C) Several more fighter wings. (15k C, 3 M) Mod(0) - The return of the champions, bearing news of a civilization to the east? (Mod) Research ships focus on heading westward on deep space missions, planned to return later next year as to give them more time to search for any interesting planets or possibly other nations. (Mod - T2 Hyperdrives) Research (5k C, 8k R-C) - [RESEARCH SLOT 1] Ion Tier 2 - [1 Turns Remaining] [RESEARCH SLOT 2] Lasers Tier 2 - [1 Turns Remaining] [RESEARCH SLOT 3] Laser Tier 1 (GROUND) - If both research teams want it, then both shall have it! (5k C) [43.5k C Invested (59.6k After Bonuses), 2 Turns Remaining] [RESEARCH SLOT 4] Warp Sensors Tier 1 - More funding for the ongoing research efforts for Warp Sensors. (8k R-C) [46k C Invested (49k After Bonuses), 2 Turns Remaining]

The Pérasmani League :wagie: Population: Álympos Sector - 3,438,041 Resources: Gold (G) - 134,645 Income 132,000 Used 2,645 Stored Steel (S) - 2 Income 2 Used 0 Stored Army Production (AP) - 2 Income 2 Used Ship Production (SP) - 0 Income 0 Used Activity: Expenditures (82k C) - As the unforeseen end of the war comes quickly, the civilian industries in the capital are bolstered with more outlets for economic growth. (16 Civilian Industry; 120k C) A keep is built in a far off land to expand the reach of the Perasmani. (2 AP, 10k C) Gold is sent elsewhere. (2k Gold) Mod (???) - An expedition is sent north, though through the previously thought dead-end near the Perasmani settlement on the Cradle. What lays beyond is unknown, and as such the best vessel is dispatched - The Exousia with a full complement of 500 noble archers. As an escort, and to act as other explorative vessels, three carracks are dispatched with their crews of 250 archers a piece. (Orange = Exousia, Red = Carracks) A further expedition, much further into the Cradle than the last, is sent to the far reaches of the north. Two carracks, each carrying a levy force of 250 archers, are sent through the Cradle in search of the unknown treasures that this tranquil place may hold. Salazar the :goyim: is sent out to the Sea of Chtor in an attempt to bolster relations with the trade lords and ladies of the inland sea. It is a broad campaign where he finds himself in the courts of the Aldemaric League, The Ascendancy, Avon, the Dohocan Families, and finally Aeton near the end of the year upon leaving the Chtor on his trip back to the Pérasmani islands. (7 Charisma) Research (0) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Hydra Bolt] Anti-sail ballista bolt. [2/5 Turns Remaining]

The Ymorian Collective :^) Population: Álympos Sector - 21,020,201,002 Resources: Currency (C) - 98,500 Income 98,500 Used 0 Stored Metal (M) - 4 Income 4 Used 7 Stored Fuel (F) - 2 Income 0 Used 8 Stored Activity: Civilian (40k C) - New agriculture domes are created to protect the ongoing growth of the Ymorian people. (20k C) [2/10 Agriculture] The armored corp of the Ymorian army is created, their specialty land crawlers making up the current base of the force. (20k C, 4 M) Mod(0) - A research vessel is sent towards the sector that hosted the alien ship, and then some further in the direction it fled. Who are these new friends? (Mod) Research ships focus on heading eastward on deep space missions, planned to return later next year as to give them more time to search for any interesting planets or possibly other nations. (Mod - T2 Hyperdrives) Research (10k C, 8k R-C) - [RESEARCH SLOT 1] Ion Tier 2 - [2 Turns Remaining] [RESEARCH SLOT 2] Lasers Tier 2 - [2 Turns Remaining] [RESEARCH SLOT 3] Laser Tier 1 (GROUND) - If both research teams want it, then both shall have it! (38.5k C) [38.5k C Invested (52k After Bonuses), 7 Turns Remaining] [RESEARCH SLOT 4] Warp Sensors Tier 1 - More funding for the ongoing research efforts for Warp Sensors. (20k C, 8k R-C) [46k C Invested (49k After Bonuses), 8 Turns Remaining]

The Pérasmani League :neet: Population: Álympos Sector - 3,272,377 Resources: Gold (G) - 83,280 Income 0 Used 1,280 Stored Steel (S) - 9 Income 9 Used 0 Stored Army Production (AP) - 2 Income 2 Used Ship Production (SP) - 9 Income 9 Used Activity: Expenditures (82k C, 1 AP, 9 SP) - Equipment for another group of nobles is produced in full. (1 AP [0/8k G]) 2 more adepts are trained. (20k G ) Three more Carracks are commissioned within the capital. (9 SP, 21k G) More dockyards are beginning to pop up in the Capital. (30k Gold) Gold is sent elsewhere. (11k Gold) Mod (???) - All in discord. Research (0) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Hydra Bolt] Anti-sail ballista bolt. [3/5 Turns Remaining]

The Pérasmani League I am not but a plastic bag, drifting in the wind. Population: Álympos Sector - 3,272,377 Resources: Gold (G) - 79,115 Income 0 Used 4,115 Stored Steel (S) - 8 Income 8 Used 0 Stored Army Production (AP) - 2 Income 2 Used Ship Production (SP) - 3 Income 3 Used Activity: Expenditures (75k C, 2 AP, 6 SP) - Archers are trained. (2 AP, 4k G [T1 Equipment, Levy]) Two adepts are trained by Cormac upon his return from Samalstraza. (20k G) Two more Carracks are commissioned within the capital. (6 SP, 14k G) More dockyards are beginning to pop up in the Capital. (30k Gold) Gold to Khrav. (7k Gold) Mod (???) - All in discord. Research (0) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Hydra Bolt] Anti-sail ballista bolt. [4/5 Turns Remaining] [T3 Wind Spell - Ripí (Rip-Wind)] More resources are sent to the foreign isles to assist with ongoing research. [1/4 Turns remaining] [T3 Water Spell - Kýma] The spell is further refined from abroad as a private project for Cormac. [1/4 Turns remaining]

The Ymorian Collective Population: Álympos Sector - 21,020,201,002 Resources: Currency (C) - 98,500 Income 98,500 Used 0 Stored Metal (M) - 2 Income 1 Used 7 Stored Fuel (F) - 1 Income 0 Used 6 Stored Activity: Civilian (30k C) - Two mighty industrial sectors on the capital world. (30k C) [2/10 Industry] The zones are marked on one of the colonies for a set of refineries, the first to drive the Ymorian Navy forwards. (25k C) [1/10 Refinery] A brand spanking new military depot is made to accommodate the growing Ymorian Army. (25k) [1/10 Military Base] A squadron of aircraft is produced for the protection of the Ymorian colonies. (8.5k C, 1 M) [1/10 Military Base] Mod(24k C) - Long range missions are sent to the west and southwest in the hopes of finding new settlements or even life. (Mod - T2 Hyperdrives) Research (10k C, 8k R-C) - [RESEARCH SLOT 1] Ion Tier 2 - Despite being able to take down a Ymorian deflector shield in only a few hits, the damage to the hull and internal systems is simply not effective enough. Ways to remedy this are conceptualized. [3 Turns Remaining] [RESEARCH SLOT 2] Lasers Tier 2 - Focusing high-energy beams seems ficile enough to create a laser, but procuring a way to more efficiently focus these beams without losing energy on transfer from the batteries could lead to exponentially more powerful weaponry. [3 Turns Remaining] [RESEARCH SLOT 3] Laser Tier 1 (GROUND) - The new task of developing the same technology but in a handheld form is the new focus of the Ymorian military development. [X Turns Remaining (25% Bonus from Space Variant)] [RESEARCH SLOT 4] Warp Sensors Tier 1 - A new type of sensor suite, made for detecting warp activity, is developed and conceptualized. (10k C, 8k R-C) [18k C Invested (19k After Bonus), X Turns Remaining]

The Ymorian Collective Population: Álympos Sector - 20,812,080,200 Resources: Currency (C) - 96,000 Income 96,000 Used 0 Stored Metal (M) - 2 Income 0 Used 4 Stored Fuel (F) - 1 Income 0 Used 5 Stored Activity: Expenditures (84k C) - More business for more gains. (60k C) [10/10 Business] Four units of regular infantry, trained to the highest degree and deployed as a garrison to each colony. (24k C) Mod (N/A) - The newest pair of research vessels are sent north and south, while the other is sent north-west. (Mod - T2 Hyperdrives) An immediate analysis of these ruins are made, and a research vessel is dispatched to the uninhabited world to the east. The deciphering of any sort of literature the researchers may find begins immediately, along with the further exploration into the ruins of the ancient civilization. (MOD) Research (12k C, 8k R-C) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1] Ion Tier 2 - The electronic blasts of the current ion weapons is deemed unfit for anti-capital ship weaponry. Despite being able to take down a Ymorian deflector shield in only a few hits, the damage to the hull and internal systems is simply not effective enough. Ways to remedy this are conceptualized. [4 Turns Remaining] [PASSIVE SLOT 2] Lasers Tier 2 - Focusing high-energy beams seems ficile enough to create a laser, but procuring a way to more efficiently focus these beams without losing energy on transfer from the batteries could lead to exponentially more powerful weaponry. [4 Turns Remaining] [PASSIVE SLOT 3] Hull Tier 2 - Literally just make it better. More bolts, more supports, better materials. Not that hard. (8k C) [26k R-C, 3 Turns Remaining (At time of start, with 0 investment)] [Forcefields T1] To compensate for the last year of inactivity, a hefty sum is deposited to the researchers focusing on the forcefields. (12k C) [33k C Invested, 5 Turns Remaining (With only 3k investment)]

The Pérasmani League k Population: Álympos Sector - 3,272,377 Resources: Gold (G) - 83,700 Income 0 Used 0 Stored Steel (S) - 5 Income 5 Used 0 Stored Army Production (AP) - 2 Income 2 Used Ship Production (SP) - 3 Income 3 Used Activity: Expenditures (71k C, 2 AP, 3 SP) - The first of their kind; disciplined, resolute, and experienced. The first retinue of Medium Cavalry is supplied and paid before being sent out to face the Ishikawan menace on the home island. (2 AP, 19k G) Another Carrack is commissioned within the capital; another vessel for the navy to strike against the Ishikawan foe. (3 SP, 7k G) More dockyards begin to pop up in the Capital, obviously funded by the governing power as the need for further sea-worthy vessels is increased. (30k Gold) Farms are repaired amidst the constant raiding of the invaders. (5k Gold) Gold to Khrav. (5k Gold) Gold to the Mitrovic Empire. (3k Gold) Gold to Orev. (2k Gold) Mod (???) - All in discord. Research (12.7k C) - [PASSIVE SLOT 1 - Hydra Bolt] Seeing as ballista’s do jack all to ship hulls, a new approach is taken to more effectively combat other ships. A design is made of a new kind of bolt fired from a ballista, that which is fired and splays out utilizing heavy metal balls and chains connecting them for the purpose of shredding sails and ripping apart masts rather than hitting the hull. [Tech 3] [T3 Wind Spell - Ripí (Rip-Wind)] More resources are sent to the foreign isles to assist with ongoing research. (6k G [16k G Invested, 2/4 Turns remaining]) [T3 Water Spell - Kýma] The spell is further refined from abroad as a private project for Cormac. (6.7k G [16.5k G Invested, 2/4 Turns remaining])