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Diarchy of Andorra Esperança : Open Field The camera scrolled across the grassy expanse, dotted with trees and wildlife, and stopped at an angle where the system’s star had crawled out from the distant hills and spread its warm light to illuminate the world. A few words in a frilly font appear on the video, “A response to the progressing state of the galaxy.” Prince Pablo walked into view with a broad smile, and he stood tall despite his age, “It’s peace in our time!” The camera view switched to Isabella, “And here in Andorra, peace is-” “Wait, no. That doesn’t sounds right, does it? Very overused phrase.” There was a collective groan from the group. “Pablo, how many times must I tell you, just stick to the script. The writers have already made sure that the announcement video will give optimum effect.” “Yes, you’ve told me, but I honestly think they need to lay off the cliches. ‘Peace in our time’ sounds so old and musty. Also inaccurate.” “We need you to just say it and be done with it, there are many other things still to be done.” “But it must be done right!” “We need you to cooperate for just a moment-” ------- 57 years back ------- “Son.” “Yes, father?” “I need to head to the frontal command center to decide what we are going to do about being separated from humanity, and likely lead a landing on the nearby planet. I want you to break the news to our people that we will be alone in the galaxy for some time,” he paused, “Maybe even forever.” “But you’re the Prince here, w-what about Prince Joel? Why do I have to do this? I have only turned sixteen a few months ago! What if I say it wrong and I make everyone concerned or worse?” “Pablo, I know you are going to grow into a strong leader and a great man, and I want to give you an opportunity to prove who you are to the people. So that they will know who you are when you take my place.” “So be it… I will do as you wish.” “Please, I do not want this to be a chore. Seize the moment. Define who you are.” “OK OK, just let me go do it.” The Prince sighed and strode off to the command center. Pablo stood still for some time, unsure of how exactly he wanted to proceed. A young girl ran down the corridor, checking her watch and muttering to herself, “Oh, I can’t be late. Not for this. Not today!” Pablo looked over to her just before she whooshed by, “Late for what?” The girl stopped, clearly caught off guard, and responded, “W-Why? The Princepetit’s announcement of course.” She collected herself and looked a little closer, “Wait, that’s you! What are you doing here? As far as I know, people are waiting in the great hall to listen to you.” “I… ah… can’t do it.” He paused, “I’m no leader. I’ll slip up. I don’t know what to say. I’ll make a fool of myself and my parents. I’ll misrepresent the country’s spirit.” “What? Well I’d say it’s better to make a fool of yourself than a coward!” She gasped, and covered her mouth. “I am so sorry your majesty, I didn’t mean it like that! I-It just came out!” “No, you’re right.” He leaned back against a wall and scrunched down. “Committing to something and then not even showing up or saying anything… that would be cowardice.” Silence. The girl became rather irritated, “So is that it? Is this our future Prince? A pathetic boy that wallows in his lack of confidence?” Realizing her frustration had taken the best of her, she stopped herself. Then she took a breath, and said slowly yet assuredly, “You need to take a look at yourself and determine if you see a man of God, or just a child. If the latter, then I seriously recommend you spend some time allowing Him to grow you up. You will have a job to fulfill as a Prince, and you can’t expect yourself to do it alone. None of us can.” Pablo was silent, a single tear rolled down his cheek as he stood up and began walking down the hall. After a few steps he stopped, “Thank you for your help. I… I can see a little more clearly now. What is your name?” “Sonia.” “Thank you, Sonia.” ------- Back to the present ------- “-please.” “I’m not trying to be uncooperative, I just don’t want to put forward the wrong image of Andorra. Maybe the script as it is will be ‘optimal’ for our galactic audiences or whatever, but it doesn’t resemble us three or our people.” “How so?” “It feels so artificial… just plasticky. Unrealistic, I should say. When have we ever said anything to each other like this? It looks at the new galactic status from a totally foreign angle.” “Well, I can’t say I disagree with you on that. Maybe we should edit it just a bit.” “But we can’t take too long or the moment will pass. Let’s do it though.” ------- The next morning ------- “OK. Three, two, one, action!” The camera crossed over most of the same landscape as before, but while the sun still slept just beneath the hills and the stars remained visible. “This advent of peace with previous threats and of new friendships forming has been a long, harrowing path, and with many dead and with new, foreboding enemies it can barely be called an improvement.” “Horrible atrocities of war have come to pass in the recent years. There are griefs and scars that cannot be forgotten,” a pause, “but that can be nurtured and healed.” “And as with every dark night where one shudders where they stand and fear lurks about, there is a dawn to come. A new dawn to hope for and embrace.” As José spoke, the sun peeked out above the horizon and filled the sky with a warm orange hue. “A new dawn where we can come together and fix what has been broken and heal what has been wounded.” “Where we can build ever higher and grow ever stronger. Uniting to help one another from the true enemies that can now be seen.” “Where we can prepare ourselves for the next night, but a night that we face together and not split apart.” “And here, in our humble land, the people of Andorra set out to be a uniting factor in the galaxy.” “What we may lack in the traditional sense of power, we more than make up for with our ceaseless ambition and strong unity as a people.” “So, in a first step towards repair, we are expanding our sectors of commerce to help tie together the northern and southern parts of the galaxy.” “Once distanced by conflict, another bridge can now exist between the two worlds. Trade and share of goods, ideas, and goals can happen ever more, and Andorra seeks to be this bridge.” “So, let us all work towards a better future, a greater dawn.” “Aaaand cut!” “Whew, I hope we did well.” “Oh, you did great.” Summary

Diarchy of Andorra ??? : ??? Fernando looked around the corner, tucked back, and took a deep breath. “Should I use my gun, or wait for him to come back and do it by hand?” he thought to himself. “I’m almost there. Better not take any risks of someone hearing him hit the floor this close to the target point.” He tucked his gun into its holster and quieted his breaths. The guard performed about face and walked back to Fernando, he only had a moment to glance at his attacker before he was put in a choke hold and rendered unconscious. Fernando lied the body down silently and checked his life-signature detector. Nothing nearby until the target room. Better yet, the schematics show that there are no cameras along a certain route. He hopped around the next corner and snuck down a couple corridors. CLANK CLANK CLANK. “What’s that?” Fernando quickly turned around and gasped. “Should’ve known.” An itoron-armored droid stood a few meters apart from him. Its red light-perceptors staring into his skull, and laser gun nearly charged to fire. Fernando quickly flung a nearby garbage disposal towards the droid moments before it opened fire. He slid his gun out of its pocket and fell backward as the disposal was nigh-immediately devoured by the energy, and the next few bolts of energy flew just over his head as he fired a volley of bullets that landed securely in the chest of the droid. The droid seemed unfazed and took a couple steps forward to ensure its next shots wouldn’t miss, but it ended up too late. Fernando flipped a switch on his gun and the bullets let loose a strong electrical discharge that fried the spark right out of the machine. The alarms subsequently began sounding. “So much for stealth.” His life-signature detector showed enemies coming in on his location from numerous angles. He dashed around a corner and down the final hallway, and he was confronted by a metal door. The door had an advanced hybrid mechanical-electronic lock that required six simultaneous points of input to unlock. Fernando attached every last explosive he had on him to the door’s hinges just before he ducked behind a wall and detonated the bombs. He immediately returned to find door barely attached and he gave it a final kick to take it down. There were a number of frantic technicians running from a central console in the small room as well as two guards. Fernando ran right between the two guards and rolled just as they blasted each other in crossfire. Ignoring the mostly terrified workers that were fleeing the room, he attached an AI hacking device to the motherboard of the computer. “Ten percent complete.” “This is gonna take too long.” Fernando ran to the door to set off the emergency door-lock. Unfortunately, one technician mustered up the courage and had stayed around to tackle Fernando down. Fernando threw the man off of him and knocked him out with relative ease, but not before realizing he had been stabbed in the knee during the tussle. Additionally, he could hear the footsteps closing in on the room. “Fifty percent complete.” Fernando managed to hit the emergency door-lock and a second door slid out of the wall and sealed the hallway. There was immediately a thud against the door and the sounds of angry yelling in a foreign tongue With difficulty, Fernando lifted up the previous door and pressed his body up against it with his good leg as the thudding got stronger and stronger. “Seventy percent complete.” Momentarily, the thudding stopped and the yelling changed to cheering as metal footsteps approached the door and another droid began beating the door down with the strength of a battering ram. Fernando pressed against the beating with vain and was soon enough flung from his position with the rest of the door. “Ninety percent complete.” Six guards ran into the room and flanked the tired man, priming their laser rifles as the droid walked in. Fernando laughed. “Bringing a whole party, eh?” The guards remained stoic as the droid approached the console and quickly detected the hacking device. The droid’s audio started up, “Probability of successfully completing your objective was approximately 5%. Doing so while retaining the functionality of your body was far less. You will be spared to observe your mission’s failure just as it nears completion. Research shows this is an effective psychological tactic on humans.” The droid reached out to remove the device. “Forget the odds,” Fernando quickly shot a last bullet into a leg joint of the droid, causing it to stumble. The droid regained its balance once more and extended its arm. As its mechanical digits reached the device it clenched its ha-. “Data corruption complete.” The device was then immediately crushed under the droid’s strength. The guards opened fire on Fernando. The last thing he saw was a flash of light. ------------------------ Alicia motioned her hand towards the viewing screen, “As you can see, we undergo a strict training regimen here at the military facility of Escut. In addition to numerous physical exercises and the thorough education of tactics and maneuvers, we have a state-of-the-art virtual reality display which allows troops to test out their skills.” There was a small group of new recruits that had been following Alicia for their first-day orientation. They were admiring the VR apparatus as Alicia spoke. “There is also a collection of missions which can be attempted. To name a few, there are simulated battlefield situations, space-battle sequences, and stealth operations like this one. The level of difficulty can be adjusted for each environment. Fernando here was engaging at 70% difficulty.” “No way!” yelped Fernando, having just finished removing the apparatus, “That must have been over 200%!” Summary

Diarchy of Andorra Not enough time to write something this time around. Condolences to my adoring fans. Summary

Andorra Poblintoresc : Country Manor “But your job is so boring dad!” exclaimed the little boy, “You just look at paper all day… and computers… but its just words on the computers.” “Oh Aaron, I do other things than read and sign papers. I meet new people when I go to meetings, and I visit all sorts of places.” Responded Pablo with a gentle tone. “Boring people! You took me to one once and all you did was talk about numbers and then Isabella yelled at you about other numbers!” Aaron dramatically threw his arms in the air, and let out a long exasperated sigh. “Yeah… the budget meeting, but those aren’t that often.” He put his arm around his son and said, “Besides, I’m sure you’ll be used to that sort of thing once your older.” “Why do I even need to do this when I’m bigger?” He folded his arms and grunted. “It’s dumb… and the papers don’t even have pictures.” “I’m not sure you’d actually want to see the pictures of some of those things, but you need to be ready become a Prince of Andorra because you are my firstborn.” “But Cristina is my twin, and she actually likes boring stuff!” “You were born earlier by a few minutes, and it is a tradition/law that the oldest… ” Pablo paused, realizing that he himself was titled Prince, and tries to remember what the son of a prince is called. “… Double Prince? Becomes a regular Prince.” Aaron groaned, “Dad, you sound confused. Do you really know what you’re talking about?” “No.” Summary

Andorra Andorra La Nova : War Room “C’mon man, give me anything! I’ll do anything!” “A no is a no, Fernanado. It’s not going to happen.” “But you are wasting my potential. Such a waste of talent is truly a hallmark of poor decision making skills. Poor leadership skills.” “And such an appetite for glory is truly a hallmark of self-centeredness and pride. Sounds like poor advising skills, don’t you think so advisor of defense?” “Whatever! You’re not the boss of me.” Fernando crossed his arms and scowled. “Well actua-” “I mean, what’s the point of having a navy if you aren’t going to use it? Huh? Being dead weight on the treasury?” “Oh, our navy is so small its upkeep hardly scratches the surface of our wealth, you know that.” “BUT WHY?” Fernando paused, looked José in the eyes and stated, “IT. COULD. BE. BIGGER.” “But we don’t need any more ships. We are so badly ignored by every galactic power that no one even bothers attacking us.” “But we genuinely could have more without significant upkeep costs. A good deal more, I did a little math and we can almost double our current fleet’s power without too many costs.” “But the money that we make the ships in the first place with would be better spent on the economy.” “But think about it, in a way we are spending it on the economy. We are preventing economic devastation as a result of outside forces. You know those Darkul are feisty guys.” “Fine, but these ships better stay in their hangars until we actually need them. I better not be receiving accident reports any time soon!” “GAWSH, you’re no fun. I’m gonna get Pablo or Isabella to authorize an invasion, and you can’t stop me!” Fernando promptly leaped out of his chair and ran away to find a victim for his superior intellect. “LAY OFF THE COFFEE!” Summary AP Collection Total: 21 Base - 4 Population - 3 Additional Territories - 4 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 TF's National Idea - 2 Trade - 4 Neutrality National Mentality - 3 (.4) Itoron Mine - 2 Dakite Mine - 6 Federation Change Penalty - -8 AP AP Usage -EVE scientists maintain their never-ending push for something, anything at all (6 AP x 3.5 = 21 AP; 130 AP Total). -The two colony ships made last year are sent off to claim new worlds! (0 AP) -B.A.S.E. Operations (2 AP) (Skype). -Two frigates and two corvettes are produced (6 AP). -Poor and needy refugees receive government funding to promote creation of small businesses in newly settled planets and help them gain a footing in their new homes (Business Investment) (7 AP). AP Investment 16 AP into Business (4 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) 19 AP into ATM Phase 1 130 AP into Project EVE Population Total: 940,500 Inhabitants Andorra La Nova (Capital): 324,250 Humans + 22,000 Cevelli + 11,000 Zyrka + 16,000 Ymorians + 3,150 Human-Cevelli + 43,000 Krib + 15,000 H'Wong Mindesorra (Trade Municipality): 103,000 Humans + 9,500 Cevelli + 2,000 Human-Cevelli + 10,000 Krib + 3,000 H’Wong + 1,500 Zyrka + 20,000 Ymorians Escut (Mining Colony): 35,000 Humans + 1,500 Cevelli + 700 Human-Cevelli + 250 Zyrka + 500 Ymorians + 1,000 Krib Poblintoresc (Countryside Town): 70,000 Humans + 15,000 Cevelli + 2,000 Human-Cevelli + 57,000 Krib + 6,500 H’Wong + 1,000 Zyrka + 20,000 Ymorians Esperança (Trade Municipality): 18,000 Humans + 2,500 Cevelli + 400 Human-Cevelli + 750 Zyrka + 15,000 Ymorians + 16,000 Krib Pics Embolicats (New Colony): 30,000 Humans + 6,000 Ymorians Platjuosa (New Colony): 40,000 Humans + 20,000 Ymorians Military Slam n’ Snake (Regular) Infantry: 25,000 Humans Hunter Bots: 8,000 Units Tank Bots: 500 Units Spacecraft Crew Members: 2,550 Humans Spacecraft 1 Light Cruiser 3 Destroyers 4 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 6 Corvettes Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Whatever Noah’s nation is now -Solar Clone Militia -The Han Dominion -The Solar Ascendancy -New Siam -Star Republic of Edonia -Republic Star State of Kanata -Slavic Federation -Tjieran Principate -Ascardian Principate -Kingdom of Armathwaite -Random Merchants Who Confuse Us With The TF Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Itoron-Steel Alloy Plating Project H.I.P.S. - Stealth Technology (Inquire for specifics) - 54 AP invested WIP - Project ATM - Who Knows? Improved Money Dispensing? WIP - Project EVE - Maybe I’ll do a project ADAM next Mk II Hunter Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk II Tank Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) LAS I (From Solar Ascendancy) Improved Labor Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk I Dragonsnake Exo Armor (From Solar Ascendancy) Tri-Phased Shields (T4) (From Thulean Republic) Ceri Dual Infusor Reactors (T3) (From Edonia) Longshot Railguns (T3) (From Edonia) Gauss Rifles (T1 - 50 AP) (Rev. Engin. From Eadn) Shipyard Level 3 in Andorra la Nova Shipyard Level 2 in Escut Level 2 Trade Outpost in Mindesorra Itoron Mine on Mónarid Dakite Mine on L’estel National Mentality - Neutrality National Idea - The Latent Power: 50% boost to all technology investments Federation - The Future lies in our hand: All research counts triple Andorran Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e Cinabrida System: https://imgur.com/a/QENLM Vivella System: https://imgur.com/a/KAenN Capvespre System: https://imgur.com/a/39haUeD Ambresféric System: https://imgur.com/a/Lw8wE5C Robímesi System: https://imgur.com/a/Bb5TTuk

Andorra Andorra La Nova : Immigration Services “THERE’S TOO MANY!” “WE’LL NEVER MAKE IT!” “WHY MUST THE ALIENS INVADE NOWWWWWW!” The immigration office, spaceport, and a couple adjacent fields were overloaded with Ymorians. The workers, who usually dealt with much smaller numbers of immigrants at a time, were sinking in the ocean of aliens. Even some city police had to be called in to designate extra areas for the swaths of people to stand until they could be served. Thanks to the Darkul invasions of Ymorian space, the Andorran population of Ymorians quintupled overnight. The city had to bring in government workers from other offices of the city, so for a day or two the whole of the city was fairly stagnant. Eventually, the large group of Ymorians was handled, but it was evident that some policies may need to change to handle the large amounts of immigration that will inevitably result from the many wars in the galaxy. Summary AP Collection Total: 19 Base - 4 Population - 3 Additional Territories - 4 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 TF's National Idea - 2 Trade - 2 Neutrality National Mentality - 3 (.2) Itoron Mine - 2 Dakite Mine - 6 Federation Change Penalty - -8 AP AP Usage -EVE scientists maintain their never-ending push for something, anything at all (4 AP x 3.5 = 14 AP; 109 AP Total). -Two colony ships are constructed to complement the massive population spike of the last year (6 AP). -B.A.S.E. Operations (2 AP) (Skype). -International opinion managers promote Andorra as a haven for refugees from war (1 AP). -The housing market receives numerous investments so that businesses will be able to better provide shelter for large waves of immigration (Business Investment) (6 AP). AP Investment 9 AP into Business (11 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) 19 AP into ATM Phase 1 109 AP into Project EVE Population Total: 940,500 Inhabitants Andorra La Nova (Capital): 394,250 Humans + 22,000 Cevelli + 11,000 Zyrka + 26,000 Ymorians + 3,150 Human-Cevelli + 43,000 Krib + 15,000 H'Wong Mindesorra (Trade Municipality): 103,000 Humans + 9,500 Cevelli + 2,000 Human-Cevelli + 10,000 Krib + 3,000 H’Wong + 1,500 Zyrka + 20,000 Ymorians Escut (Mining Colony): 35,000 Humans + 1,500 Cevelli + 700 Human-Cevelli + 250 Zyrka + 500 Ymorians + 1,000 Krib Poblintoresc (Countryside Town): 70,000 Humans + 15,000 Cevelli + 2,000 Human-Cevelli + 57,000 Krib + 6,500 H’Wong + 1,000 Zyrka + 34,000 Ymorians Esperança (Trade Municipality): 18,000 Humans + 2,500 Cevelli + 400 Human-Cevelli + 750 Zyrka + 15,000 Ymorians + 16,000 Krib Military Slam n’ Snake Infantry: 5,000 Humans Hunter Bots: 8,000 Units Tank Bots: 500 Units Spacecraft Crew Members: 2,550 Humans Spacecraft 1 Light Cruiser 3 Destroyers 4 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 6 Corvettes Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Whatever Noah’s nation is now -Solar Clone Militia -The Han Dominion -The Solar Ascendancy -New Siam -Star Republic of Edonia -Republic Star State of Kanata -Slavic Federation -Tjieran Principate -Ascardian Principate -Random Merchants Who Confuse Us With The TF Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Itoron-Steel Alloy Plating Project H.I.P.S. - Stealth Technology (Inquire for specifics) - 54 AP invested WIP - Project ATM - Who Knows? Improved Money Dispensing? WIP - Project EVE - Maybe I’ll do a project ADAM next Mk II Hunter Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk II Tank Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) LAS I (From Solar Ascendancy) Improved Labor Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk I Dragonsnake Exo Armor (From Solar Ascendancy) Tri-Phased Shields (T4) (From Thulean Republic) Ceri Dual Infusor Reactors (T3) (From Edonia) Longshot Railguns (T3) (From Edonia) Gauss Rifles (T1 - 50 AP) (Rev. Engin. From Eadn) Shipyard Level 3 in Andorra la Nova Shipyard Level 2 in Escut Level 2 Trade Outpost in Mindesorra Itoron Mine on Mónarid Dakite Mine on L’estel National Mentality - Neutrality National Idea - The Latent Power: 50% boost to all technology investments Federation - The Future lies in our hand: All research counts triple Andorran Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e Cinabrida System: https://imgur.com/a/QENLM Vivella System: https://imgur.com/a/KAenN Capvespre System: https://imgur.com/a/39haUeD

Andorra Empty Space : Government Ship “It’s magnificent really.” Pablo said, finally breaking the silence in the room. He looked out the window, observing the starry scene before his eyes. “Nothing compares. Even after seeing the many things I’ve seen in life.” Isabella had her arms crossed as she took in the view. “It truly is a wonder that we can see this, at such leisure. A shame this serenity could be at risk.” José shook his head, “But we cannot dwell on this. We have important things to discuss.” “Yes, that is, after all, why we came to such a remote place.” Pablo cleared his throat, “Yes, we need a protection.” “A special one, no less. After all, we are no match to threats in regard to conventional strengths.” “There is a program that I have had in mind for years, nearly since our first frightened sights of the outside world, that I believe can act as a…” He paused, searching for the right phrase, “Contingency plan. Though it could have more functions.” “Do explain.” “Well, it could help provide resources also. Plus, it could net us some influence over a certain realm of the galaxy. However, it would need to be exceptionally covert.” “I see, well we will need to find a head to lead this program. Someone we can trust that has great loyalty and capability.” “I have just the man in mind.” Isabella smiled, “Rafael Iñigo, a man born with great capability for this, only needing practise to refine his skill. Loyalty, however, needed to be better explained to him. Though now I believe he could fill these shoes.” “Yes, you have told me about him. And, if my memory serves me well, I met him myself a couple years back.” Pablo clasped his hands together, “Excellent. This is excellent. I see a bright future for Andorra.” He smiled, “Now, let us put this plan into action.” Summary AP Collection Total: 28 Base - 4 Population - 2 Additional Territories - 4 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 TF's National Idea - 2 Trade - 4 Member of IA (Prosperity Fed) - 4 Neutrality National Mentality - 3 (.0) Solar Ascendancy Contributions - 4 AP Usage -EVE scientists continue the long grind, now with a little help from Ascendancy funding (14 AP + 50% = 21 AP; 95 AP Total). -Many suits of Dragonsnake Exo Armor are produced from the schematics gifted by the Solar Ascendancy (4 AP). -B.A.S.E. is founded (2 AP) (Skype). -Some money is sent to the Eadni as the first part of a purchase (8 AP). AP Investment 3 AP into Business (17 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) 19 AP into ATM Phase 1 95 AP into Project EVE Population Total: 716,000 Inhabitants Andorra La Nova (Capital): 380,000 Humans + 17,000 Cevelli + 10,500 Zyrka + 5,500 Ymorians + 2,800 Human-Cevelli + 29,000 Krib + 13,000 H'Wong Mindesorra (Trade Municipality): 95,000 Humans + 7,000 Cevelli + 1,300 Human-Cevelli + 7,500 Krib + 2,500 H’Wong + 1,000 Zyrka Escut (Mining Colony): 32,000 Humans + 1,250 Cevelli + 550 Human-Cevelli Poblintoresc (Countryside Town): 55,000 Humans + 6,000 Cevelli + 1,250 Human-Cevelli + 27,500 Krib + 5,250 H’Wong Esperança (Trade Municipality): 13,250 Humans + 1,500 Cevelli + 350 Human-Cevelli Military S.L.A.M.-Equipped Infantry: 5,000 Humans Hunter Bots: 8,000 Units Tank Bots: 500 Units Spacecraft Crew Members: 2,550 Humans Spacecraft 1 Light Cruiser 3 Destroyers 4 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 6 Corvettes Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Colony Ship, the S.S. Pinta (Used) Colony Ship, the S.S. Niña (Used) Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Kingdom of Unified Systems -G.E.N.S. -The Han Dominion -The Solar Ascendancy -New Siam -Republican Systems of Edonia -The Erakat Caliphate -Republic Star State of Kanata -Slavic Federation -Tjieran Principate -Ascardian Principate -Random Merchants Who Confuse Us With The TF Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Itoron-Steel Alloy Plating Zebulon Reactors Project H.I.P.S. - Stealth Technology (Inquire for specifics) - 54 AP invested WIP - Project ATM - Who Knows? Improved Money Dispensing? WIP - Project EVE - Maybe I’ll do a project ADAM next Mk II Hunter Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk II Tank Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) LAS I (From Solar Ascendancy) Improved Labor Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk I Dragonsnake Exo Armor (From Solar Ascendancy) Tri-Phased Shields (From Thulean Republic) Gauss Rifle (S.L.A.M.) Technology Shipyard Level 3 in Andorra la Nova Shipyard Level 2 in Escut Level 2 Trade Outpost in Mindesorra Itoron Mine - 1,200 tons collected Dakite Mine - 90 kgs collected National Mentality - Neutrality National Idea - The Latent Power: 50% boost to all technology investments Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e Cinabrida System: https://imgur.com/a/QENLM Vivella System: https://imgur.com/a/KAenN Capvespre System: https://imgur.com/a/39haUeD

Andorra ((Not enough time to write an RP section this turn)) Summary AP Collection Total: 26 Base - 4 Population - 2 Additional Territories - 3 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 TF's National Idea - 2 Trade - 6 Member of IA (Prosperity Fed) - 6 Neutrality National Mentality - 2 (.8) AP Usage -The colony ship is sent to a southern sector and Andorran borders are clarified in documentation (0 AP). -The Light Cruiser is completed this year (4 AP : 7/7 AP). -A Frigate and Destroyer are also produced (5/5 AP). -The scientists that neutralized the S.L.A.M. gun’s self destruct process last year now go about reverse engineering the weapon (1 AP). -Scientists experiment with making an alloy between Dakite and Itoron upon hearing of such a alloy’s existence (1 AP). -EVE researchers continue to strive for a breakthrough (10 + 50% = 15 AP). -More Hunter Bots are to be produced (3 AP). -Some Tank Bots too (2 AP). AP Investment 3 AP into Business (17 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) 13 AP into ATM Phase 1 74 AP into Project EVE 5 AP into Immigration Advertisement Population Total: 664,250 Inhabitants Andorra La Nova (Capital): 368,250 Humans + 16,000 Cevelli + 9,500 Zyrka + 4,250 Ymorians + 2,600 Human-Cevelli + 28,000 Krib + 12,500 H'Wong Mindesorra (Trade Municipality): 91,500 Humans + 6,700 Cevelli + 1,200 Human-Cevelli + 6,000 Krib + 2,000 H’Wong Escut (Mining Colony): 30,000 Humans + 1,300 Cevelli + 500 Human-Cevelli Poblintoresc (Countryside Town): 47,000 Humans + 5,000 Cevelli + 950 Human-Cevelli + 26,000 Krib + 5,000 H’Wong Military S.L.A.M.-Equipped Infantry: 5,000 Humans Hunter Bots: 2,000 Units Spacecraft Crew Members: 2,550 Humans Spacecraft 2 Destroyers 3 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 6 Corvettes Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Colony Ship, the S.S. Pinta (Used) Colony Ship, the S.S. Niña (Used) Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Kingdom of Unified Systems -G.E.N.S. -The Han Dominion -The Solar Ascendancy -New Siam -Republican Systems of Edonia -The Erakat Caliphate -Republic Star State of Kanata -Slavic Federation -Tjieran Principate -Ascardian Principate -Random Merchants Who Confuse Us With The TF Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Itoron-Steel Alloy Plating Zebulon Reactors Project H.I.P.S. - Stealth Technology (Inquire for specifics) - 54 AP invested WIP - Project ATM - Who Knows? Improved Money Dispensing? WIP - Project EVE - Maybe I’ll do a project ADAM next Mk II Hunter Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk II Tank Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) LAS I (From Solar Ascendancy) Improved Labor Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Tri-Phased Shields (From Thulean Republic) 5,000 S.L.A.M. guns purchased from L.S.A.A. Shipyard Level 3 in Andorra la Nova Shipyard Level 2 in Escut Level 2 Trade Outpost in Mindesorra Itoron Mine - 1,100 tons collected Dakite Mine - 80 kgs collected National Mentality - Neutrality National Idea - The Latent Power: 50% boost to all technology investments Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e Cinabrida System: https://imgur.com/a/QENLM Vivella System: https://imgur.com/a/KAenN 5th System: To be colonized this turn

Andorra Andorra La Nova : Lounge “This war is just terrible!” Exclaimed Prince José. “What do you mean? We haven’t shot a single bullet yet, nor have we been shot at.” Responded Pablo. “Well, it’s bad enough that people are dying by the thousands out there, but it even has significant effects on us! We have lost FIVE trade partners. We can no longer reach the Cevelli Pact due the the Darkul Conflict, the Imperial Republic, Asgard, and Thulean Republic have their trade blocked by military regimes, and L.S.A.A. decided to spontaneously dissipate!” He said, clearly distressed as he waved his arms in the air and spoke himself slightly out of breath. Pablo retorted, with a mocking tone, “Oh wow! I never noticed! I think this is the first time I’ve ever heard about it. But wait a second, NO IT’S NOT. I’m not living under a rock, so I know what’s going on. I just think we’ve been pretty blessed to be spared as much as we have been.” “Well, yeah, but I’m still worried. There are wolves crouched on our doorstep, and all it is going to take is one fell move and we could have the same fate as those other human nations.” “Is that all? Are you sure nothing else is bothering you? Being concerned like this is very out of character for you.” José sighed, “Well, you’re right. As I’ve gotten older, I have begun to worry about my legacy. What have I done that will be so memorable for the people?” “Well, you are the first of your line of co-princes to lead our people into space.” “No, but you get all the spot-light for that achievement. I wasn’t chosen from the clergy until a little after we arrived on Benevolencia.” “I suppose that’s true, but you have been fundamental in decision making ever after you received your position. “Well, you’re right,” José leaned back in his chair, “And now that I think about it, we will all be forgotten when given enough time, so there is really no reason to worry about how I will be remembered. As leaders, it is better for our people to grow healthy and safe rather than them worship us, and we don’t deserve that kind of adoration anyway. Only God does. “I couldn’t have said it better myself.” Pablo stood up and stretched his arms out, “Now, how about we get lunch, eh?” “Yeah, I’m feeling like having a nice sandwich, how about you?” “Nah, I’m gonna have a big plate of spaghetti while Sonia can’t stop me.” Summary AP Collection Total: 25 Base - 4 Population - 1 Additional Territories - 3 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 TF's National Idea - 2 Trade - 6 Member of IA (Prosperity Fed) - 6 Neutrality National Mentality - 2 (.6) AP Usage -The S.S. Santa Maria colony ship is reinstated and refilled to claim a new sector as soon as the population is sufficient (3 AP). -A Light Cruiser begins construction (3/7 AP). -A shipyard level 2 is to be built from the ground up in the sector containing the dakite deposits (6/6 AP). -Scientists carefully scan a single S.L.A.M. gun purchased from the now decrepit L.S.A.A. to see where the self-detonation charges are placed. The plan is to remove the charges so that the gun can later be reverse engineered without issue (1 AP). -Scientists continue grinding away at project EVE, anxiously awaiting its completion (10 + 50% = 15 AP). -A number of Mk II Hunter Bots are produced using technology adopted from the Solar Ascendancy (2 AP). -The Slavic Federation, Tjierans, and Ascardians are approached with propositions for trade deals with Andorra, an up-and-coming trade hub (0 AP). -All ships are installed with the latest and greatest of H.I.P.S. cloaking technology (0 AP). AP Investment 3 AP into Business (17 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) 13 AP into ATM Phase 1 59 AP into Project EVE (Started by Solar Ascendancy) 5 AP into Immigration Advertisement Population Total: 593,500 Inhabitants Andorra La Nova (Capital): 344,000 Humans + 15,250 Cevelli + 8,750 Zyrka + 3,750 Ymorians + 2,400 Human-Cevelli + 26,500 Krib + 12,000 H'Wong Mindesorra (Trade Municipality): 83,000 Humans + 6,500 Cevelli + 1,100 Human-Cevelli + 5,250 Krib + 1,750 H’Wong Escut (Mining Colony): 26,250 Humans + 1,250 Cevelli + 450 Human-Cevelli Poblintoresc (Countryside Town): 33,000 Humans + 3,750 Cevelli + 800 Human-Cevelli + 13,500 Krib + 4,250 H’Wong Military S.L.A.M.-Equipped Infantry: 5,000 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 1,200 Humans Spacecraft 2 Destroyers 3 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 6 Corvettes Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria (Used) Colony Ship, the S.S. Pinta (Used) Colony Ship, the S.S. Niña (Used) Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Kingdom of Unified Systems -G.E.N.S. -The Han Dominion -The Solar Ascendancy -New Siam -Republican Systems of Edonia -The Erakat Caliphate -Republic Star State of Kanata -Random Merchants Who Confuse Us With The TF Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 3 in Andorra la Nova Level 2 Trade Outpost in Mindesorra 5,000 S.L.A.M. guns purchased from L.S.A.A. Itoron-Steel Alloy Plating Itoron Mine - 1,000 tons collected Dakite Mine - 70 kgs collected Project H.I.P.S. - Stealth Technology (Inquire for specifics) - 54 AP invested WIP - Project ATM - Who Knows? Improved Money Dispensing? WIP - Project EVE - Maybe I’ll do a project ADAM next Mk II Hunter Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk II Tank Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Dual-Phased Shields (From Solar Ascendancy) LAS I (From Solar Ascendancy) Improved Labor Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) National Mentality - Neutrality National Idea - The Latent Power: 50% boost to all technology investments Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e Cinabrida System: https://imgur.com/a/QENLM Vivella System: https://imgur.com/a/KAenN

Andorra Mindesorra : Newsroom The newsroom buzzed with action. Reporters wearing out keyboards, editors insulting reporters, photographers being art critics, newscasters doing vocal exercises, and papers… everywhere… Isabella sat across from a news anchorman who was neatly dressed in a suit and tie. “Alright, so you’ll just be asking the questions here on the list, right? Stuff about our plans with the galactic conflict and the royal birth of Pablo and Sonia’s twins, Aaron and Cristina, yeah?” She inquired. “Oh, absolutely. Just some run of the mill questions about what’s happening in the capital.” Said the anchorman, whose smile covered any sign of the deceit like a true member of the media. “Okay, we’re on in three, two, one, rolling!” Isabella quickly straightened her posture and smiled towards her audience. “Welcome to Mindesorra News! Today we have our very own Head Advisor, Isabella Abelló, visiting us to answer some questions we have prepared. “Alright, let’s get the show on the road, Rafael!” “Is it true that the government is involved in a conspiracy with the Darkul Regime?” Isabella, retaining her forced smile, turned to the the anchorman with a look in her eyes that can only be described as pure enmity, and she responded, “Well, absolutely not. In fact, everything that we have done so far is to protect ourselves from their ever growing influence. What could possibly have made you so curious?” “We have heard from reliable sources that special projects based on stealth operations have been undergone for years, and furthermore a single corvette for this sole purpose is being produced this very year.” He said, maintaining his devilishly handsome demeanor. “Well, the project you are referring to is no secret at all, and I’m sure that your sources must have unintentionally missed the fact that it was initiated as a defensive tactic when we were suspicious of all outside forces. However, it has since developed to protect us from the known enemies of civilization.” “I see, but the corvette. Who builds a single corvette? What use does it have? You must understand how suspicious this is.” “I do, and I must say that it is also very suspicious that your ‘sources’ know about a merely planned addition to our navy that supposedly only exists in confidential government records.” Rafael’s smile cracked when he heard this, a bead of sweat forming on his forehead. “Uhm, yes, well, they, uh, must have assumed that you would make another corvette to complete the production from last year.” “Yes, they must have,” she said, narrowing her eyes and smile turning to smirk, “Well, I think that we have covered everything the public might be interested in, don’t you?” “Yes, we… must have.” “Alright! That’s a wrap!” Isabella pulled Rafael aside, and whispered to him, “How did you know that? We have our system searched through and through, so there should be no moles.” “W-well” He stammered, “Let’s just say I am quite good at… staying in the know.” “I thought as much, you’re hired.” “Wait, what?! You’re not going to arrest me?!” “Oh no, I could never let such talent go to waste. Well, unless you do want to be detained for illegal espionage against the state.” Rafael stayed silent, but shook his head. “Good, and in that case,” she handed him a card, “Be here at 7 o'clock tomorrow, sharp.” Summary AP Collection Total: 25 (+ 6 just this turn) Base - 4 Population - 1 Additional Territories - 3 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 TF's National Idea - 2 Trade - 6 Member of IA (Prosperity Fed) - 6 Neutrality National Mentality - 2 (.4) Czar’s Special Bonus - 6 (just this turn) AP Usage -Resources are sent to the Solar Ascendancy for project funding (4 AP). -The Trade Outpost that began construction last year is finished (10/10 AP). -A single corvette is produced, but why just one? Because I couldn’t think of another use for that 1 AP (1 AP). -H.I.P.S. scientists continue to refine and amplify the diffusal field to perfect the technology(10 + 50% = 15 AP). -Andorran scientists take the Ascendancy Technology to new heights as they put more energy into project EVE (10 + 50% = 15 AP) AP Investment 3 AP into Business (17 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) 13 AP into ATM Phase 1 54 AP into H.I.P.S. Stealth 44 AP into Project EVE (Started by Solar Ascendancy) 5 AP into Immigration Advertisement Population Total: 539,750 Inhabitants Andorra La Nova (Capital): 330,000 Humans + 14,500 Cevelli + 8,000 Zyrka + 3,500 Ymorians + 2,000 Human-Cevelli + 24,000 Krib + 11,000 H'Wong Mindesorra (Trade Municipality): 75,000 Humans + 6,000 Cevelli + 850 Human-Cevelli + 4,750 Krib + 1,500 H’Wong Escut (Mining Colony): 22,250 Humans + 1,000 Cevelli + 400 Human-Cevelli Poblintoresc (Countryside Town): 18,000 Humans + 3,000 Cevelli + 500 Human-Cevelli + 10,000 Krib + 3,500 H’Wong Military S.L.A.M.-Equipped Infantry: 5,000 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 1,200 Humans Spacecraft 2 Destroyers 3 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 5 Corvettes Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria (Used) Colony Ship, the S.S. Pinta (Used) Colony Ship, the S.S. Niña (Used) Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Asgard Republic -Kingdom of Unified Systems -The Imperial Republic of Mankind -G.E.N.S. -The Thulean Republic -L.S.A.A. -The Cevelli Pact -New Siam -Random Merchants Who Confuse Us With The TF Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 3 in Andorra la Nova Level 1 Trade Outpost in Mindesorra 5,000 S.L.A.M. guns purchased from L.S.A.A. Itoron-Steel Alloy Plating Itoron Mine - 900 tons collected Dakite Mine - 60 kgs collected WIP - Project H.I.P.S. - Stealth Technology (Inquire for specifics) WIP - Project ATM - Who Knows? Improved Money Dispensing? WIP - Project EVE - Maybe I’ll do a project ADAM next Mk II Hunter Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk II Tank Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Dual-Phased Shields (From Solar Ascendancy) LAS I (From Solar Ascendancy) Improved Labor Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) National Mentality - Neutrality National Idea - The Latent Power: 50% boost to all technology investments Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e Cinabrida System: https://imgur.com/a/QENLM Vivella System: https://imgur.com/a/KAenN

Andorra Andorra la Nova : Palace Balcony Pablo relaxedly lied in his chair, gazing out upon the starlit city, with a sparkling cider in hand. He took in the grand atmosphere and took a sip from his glass. “We have come so far, forty years since we left earth, but only eight since we’ve met the rest of humanity.” “Time certainly flies fast, does it not?” said Sonia calmly as she walked up beside him. Pablo sighed, “Yes, too fast for my taste. Wars erupting left and right, more political dramas than I can count on my hands, and here in our little corner of space the Andorran people live on peacefully, but for how long? It is a lot to take in.” “This job is making you too old, darling. I think you need to take a break.” “I cannot turn back the clock. My body will age no matter what I do.” Sonia laughed lightly, “No, I mean old of mind. You could be the most ancient relic and still be a young man at heart. Oh, If you remember my father you know what I mean.” Pablo smiled, fondly remembering, “Hah, yes. He was a lively one, never quit. Perhaps I should reevaluate my thinking. I am getting too old, too soon.” “Yes, think about the goodness that still persists, and have hope. I know that things will continue to be difficult, and the politics won’t stop anytime soon. But there is always something to be glad about. After all, the people are healthy, the economy is growing, you have a beautiful wife.” She winked. “Yes, I think I should take a small recess to recuperate and think about all that I have to be happy about. Spend some more time in prayer and with the Lord. Surely José and Isabella can handle the country by themselves for little bit.” “I’ll go let them know about it, you can stay here.” Pablo got up and stretched out his arms, ”No, I’ll tell them myself in the morning. Tonight I want to spend some time with you.” Summary AP Collection Total: 24 (+ 10 Just this Turn) Base - 4 Population - 1 Additional Territories - 2 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 TF's National Idea - 2 Trade - 6 Member of CCS (Prosperity Fed) - 6 Neutrality National Mentality - 2 (.2) White Suit Bonussss (Just this Turn) - 8 Funds from Solar Ascendancy (Just this Turn) - 2 AP Usage -H.I.P.S. scientists rejoice as they make some progress on their cloaking fields, and they push forward on to completion (10 + 50% = 15 AP). -Project EVE is adopted from the Solar Ascendancy, and scientists get straight to work on developing this promising tech (10 + 50% = 15 AP). -The Andorran shipyard produces one Destroyer, one Frigate, and one Corvette this year (6 AP). -An expansion to the existing trade outpost on Mindesorra begins this year (4/10 AP). -Envoys are sent to New Siam bringing workers and resources to be at the command of Siamese leaders. All non-classified Andorran information on the diplomatic and economic natures of galactic powers are shared as well. The purpose is to help New Siam stake a claim and make a name for itself in the galaxy, but this is in no way a restriction on usage methods. Also, the same amount of funds should be sent on a yearly basis until it is no longer needed by New Siam (4 AP). -The S.S. Niña is dispatched to the planet nearest the mineral-rich asteroids found in the last year’s scans, to set up a new colony. (0 AP). AP Investment 3 AP into Business (17 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) 13 AP into ATM Phase 1 39 AP into H.I.P.S. Reduced Signature Engines 29 AP into Project EVE (Started by Solar Ascendancy) 5 AP into Immigration Advertisement Population Total: 479,250 Inhabitants Andorra La Nova (Capital): 310,000 Humans + 16,500 Cevelli + 6,000 Zyrka + 3,000 Ymorians + 2,250 Human-Cevelli + 28,000 Krib + 12,000 H'Wong Mindesorra (Trade Municipality): 70,000 Humans + 5,000 Cevelli + 750 Human-Cevelli + 4,500 Krib + 1,000 H’Wong Escut (Mining Colony): 20,250 Humans Military S.L.A.M.-Equipped Infantry: 5,000 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 1,150 Humans Spacecraft 1 Destroyer 2 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 4 Corvettes Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria (Used) Colony Ship, the S.S. Pinta (Used) Colony Ship, the S.S. Niña Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Asgard Republic -Kingdom of Unified Systems -The Imperial Republic of Mankind -G.E.N.S. -The Thulean Republic -L.S.A.A. -The Cevelli Pact -New Siam -Random Merchants Who Confuse Us With The TF Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 3 in Andorra la Nova Level 1 Trade Outpost in Mindesorra 5,000 S.L.A.M. guns purchased from L.S.A.A. Itoron-Steel Alloy Plating Itoron Mine - 800 tons collected Dakite Mine - 50 kgs collected WIP - Project H.I.P.S. - Stealth Technology (Inquire for specifics) WIP - Project ATM - Who Knows? Improved Money Dispensing? WIP - Project EVE - (Progress given by Solar Ascendancy) Mk II Hunter Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk II Tank Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Tri-Phased Shields (From Thulean Republic) LAS I (From Solar Ascendancy) Improved Labor Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) National Mentality - Neutrality National Idea - The Latent Power: 50% boost to all technology investments Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e Cinabrida System: https://imgur.com/a/QENLM

Andorra Andorra la Nova : Government Laboratory Alicia strutted along the aisle, inspecting each worker’s research displayed on their computer, “Hmm, good, good. I can see we’re getting somewhere, but I need results from you lot! Big investments are being made and we don’t have any more improvements yet!” “But ma’am, this is very complicated material we are dealing with, and we need to make sure we produce something valuable and not haphazardly made.” Alicia shook her head “I understand this, gentlemen, but the leadership wants to see something, even a small something, that shows government funds are not being wasted on a lost cause. I am going to be helping you, and we are searching the population for more help.” A man grunted, “That means aliens are coming in to do our jobs.” Alicia bursted into a harangue, “Excuse me sir, while these extraterrestrials may not share our blood, or any genetics for that matter, they have left their homelands to join our people, so they are just as Andorran as us. Furthermore, they would be sharing knowledge with us, not taking your jobs.” Alicia paused, then collected herself and continued, “Forgive me, I’ve been a bit on edge from all the preparations that have been needed to send resources to G.E.N.S. for their work. I just don’t want there to be any enmity between us all. You all get back to work.” The scientists nodded, and headed back to their workstations. Alicia went to her office, and spent the rest of the day finishing up paperwork. Summary AP Collection Base - 4 Population - 1 Additional Territories - 2 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 TF's National Idea - 2 Trade - 4 Member of CCS (Prosperity Fed) - 4 Neutrality National Mentality - 2 AP Usage -Resources and scientists are sent to assist the G.E.N.S. corporation’s research endeavors (4 AP to G.E.N.S.). -Yet another colony ship, the S.S. Niña, is to be constructed this year (3 AP). -H.I.P.S. Scientists continue developing a reduced-signature design for ship engines (6 + 50% = 9 AP). -Project ATM Phase 1: ‘Cards are Swiped’ (6 + 50% = 9 AP). -The sightings of a man in a white suit spark a small investigation (1 AP). -The Andorran fleet is mobilized to search all claimed space for valuable mineral deposits (0 AP). -The search for proficient technology developers continues among the Andorran population, but now extends beyond the Zyrka to all alien citizens (0 AP). -New Siam is contacted and a trade partnership is offered. As well as any assistance for things related to becoming incorporated in the galaxy (0 AP). Population Total: 450,250 Inhabitants Andorra La Nova (Capital): 300,000 Humans + 15,500 Cevelli + 4,500 Zyrka + 2,500 Ymorians + 2,000 Human-Cevelli + 30,000 Krib + 11,500 H'Wong Mindesorra (Trade Municipality): 66,000 Humans + 3,750 Cevelli + 500 Human-Cevelli Escut (Mining Colony): 14,000 Humans Military S.L.A.M.-Equipped Infantry: 5,000 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 1,000 Humans AP Investment 3 AP into Business (17 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) 13 AP into ATM Phase 1 24 AP into H.I.P.S. Reduced Signature Engines 5 AP into Immigration Advertisement Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Asgard Republic -Kingdom of Unified Systems -The Imperial Republic of Mankind -G.E.N.S. -The Thulean Republic -L.S.A.A. -The Cevelli Pact -1 Empty Space! -Random Merchants Who Show Up Spacecraft 1 Destroyer 2 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 4 Corvettes Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Colony Ship, the S.S. Pinta Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 3 in Andorra la Nova Level 1 Trade Outpost in Mindesorra 5,000 S.L.A.M. guns purchased from L.S.A.A. Itoron-Steel Alloy Plating Itoron Mine - 700 tons collected Dakite Mine - 40 kgs collected WIP - Project H.I.P.S. - Stealth Technology (Inquire for specifics) WIP - Project ATM - Who Knows? Improved Money Dispensing? Mk II Hunter Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk II Tank Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Dual-Phased Shields (From Solar Ascendancy) LAS I (From Solar Ascendancy) Improved Labor Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) National Mentality - Neutrality National Idea - The Latent Power: 50% boost to all technology investments Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e Cinabrida System: https://imgur.com/a/QENLM

Andorra Andorra la Nova : Princes’ Office Prince Pablo marched into the office and slammed his hand onto Josè’s desk. Josè sighed, “What do you want today? What do you need my consent for?” “Guns! We need cool guns! Everyone else has cool guns! Why don’t we get any!” “We don’t need guns Pablo, we’re not under any threat from hostile foreign interference. It’s pointless.” “No it’s not! I mean we don’t have any idea what those sneaky Darkul are up to! And who’s to say that some big bad alien, or maybe even human, won’t spontaneously decide they want our territory just because they can take it! We need to prepare! We need GUNS! If you don’t gimme the goods I’ll alert the media!” Josè sighed, “I swear, you act like an infant wailing to get burped sometimes. But fine, I will make a compromise. How about we buy a shipment of some guns from that new Texan company, the L.S.A.A., I believe it is called. I hear their equipment is at the least very competent in the current stage of warfare. I believe we could even arm our entire army with just a single order.” Pablo smiled gleefully, “Good, now the fleets of our enemies will quake in their boots as they see our mighty men march upon their worlds with weapons of mass destruction!” Josè looked back at his papers and feigned a smile, “Yeah, yeah. How about you go let Fernando know about that, so he can plan an attack.” Pablo marched back out the door, and slammed it behind him. Josè leaned over to tap his intercom, “Hey, Fernando. Pablo is headed your way. He still needs his morning coffee, so give him a little grace until he wakes up, alright?” Fernando’s voice crackled over the intercom, “He wants me to invade the black hole again, doesn’t he?” Josè said one final utterance as he turned off the speaker, “Good Luck.” Despite all odds, Pablo got his guns, but the black hole is safe for now. Summary AP Collection Base - 4 Population - 1 Additional Territory - 1 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 Trade - 4 Member of CCS (Prosperity Fed) - 4 AP Usage -A crate of 5,000 S.L.A.M. rifles are purchased from the L.S.A.A. and are immediately given to soldiers for training (6 AP to L.S.A.A.). -H.I.P.S. scientists continue to put great effort into developing a ship engine and power system model that emits far less energy signatures than the standard issue (5 AP). -Project ATM Phase 1: Cards are Swiped (4 AP). -The S.S. Pinta is sent to the territorial claim containing the dakite deposits to set up a fully fledged colony (0 AP). -A search is made among the population for any particularly adept Zyrka engineers who might be interested in assisting with Project H.I.P.S. (0 AP). -Andorran ambassadors reach out to the Cevelli Pact for a potential trade partnership (0 AP). Population Total: 379,750 Inhabitants Andorra La Nova (Capital): 260,000 Humans + 15,500 Cevelli + 4,000 Zyrka + 1,750 Ymorian + 1,500 Human-Cevelli + 16,000 Krib + 9,500 H'Wong Mindesorra (Mining Colony): 58,000 Humans + 3,250 Cevelli + 250 Human-Cevelli Escut (Mining Colony): 12,000 Humans Military S.L.A.M.-Equipped Infantry: 5,000 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 1,000 Humans AP Investment 3 AP into Business (17 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Asgard Republic -Kingdom of Unified Systems -The Imperial Republic of Mankind -G.E.N.S. -The Thulean Republic -L.S.A.A. -2 Empty Spaces! -Random Merchants Who Show Up Spacecraft 1 Destroyer 2 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 4 Corvettes Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Colony Ship, the S.S. Pinta Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 3 in Andorra la Nova Level 1 Trade Outpost in Mindesorra Itoron-Steel Alloy Plating Itoron Mine - 400 tons collected Dakite Mine - 30 kgs collected WIP - Project H.I.P.S. - Stealth Technology (Inquire for specifics) WIP - Project ATM - Who Knows? Improved Money Dispensing? Mk II Hunter Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Mk II Tank Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Dual-Phased Shields (From Solar Ascendancy) LAS I (From Solar Ascendancy) Improved Labor Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e Cinabrida System: https://imgur.com/a/QENLM

Andorra L'estel : Escut Mining Station Pablo followed the station manager across the dirt path in his 'safari' outfit while constantly reapplying bug spray as the manager spoke. "Sir, I can't tell you how thankful the guys here are about you sending over all those supplies and workers in the colony ship being made up at the capital. We've been having to work with the bare necessities here to get the job done," As they walked out of a small thicket a sound of heavy machinery got louder and louder. “Here we are! So this is where the dakite ore is drilled straight out of the ground. We’re standing above the largest vein of dakite on this planet, but there are a couple other spots that have noticeable amounts.” Pablo gazed in awe at the wonders of machinery, endlessly drilling into the planet and bringing forth large hunks of ore. “My, we should be able to have a whole fleet made of this stuff in no time!” “Well, not exactly sir,” He said as they walked into an adjacent building, “You see, this isn’t pure dakite that you see before you, but rather the ore. This needs to go through a smelting process to isolate the dakite from the regular stone. It is long and rigorous due to the durability and scarcity of this material, but when we’re done we are able to make about ten of these units per year.” The manager took a key card out of his pocket before he opened a safe with it and withdrew a hand-sized disk of dakite. “Wow, that’s not very much, is it? But I guess if each load of ore makes ten of these…” “No, actually that’s the amount we produce in a year.” “Oh, so each drilling site gets…” “No, with all the mines on this planet we can only prepare ten kilograms of dakite each year. It’s just that rare.” “Wow, really? Dang, I hope I haven’t wasted resources on this stuff.” “Oh no sir! This is the single most durable material in the entire galaxy, that we know of at least. And we know a lot.” “Well, if you say so. I suppose we can find a good use once we’ve stockpiled enough of it. In the meantime, the Pinta will be finished sometime this year and arrive with everything this place needs to become a thriving city. Keep up the good work.” Summary AP Collection Base - 4 Population - 1 Additional Territory - 1 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 Trade - 4 Member of CCS (Prosperity Fed) - 4 AP Usage -A colony ship, dubbed the S.S. Pinta, is to be built and sent to the territorial claim containing the dakite mine to create another colony, Escut (3 AP). -Public works projects are continued, and the propaganda campaign maintains its support of Andorran culture without demeaning outsiders (3 AP). -H.I.P.S. scientists begin working on designs for ship engines and power systems that release less traceable signatures (3 AP). -Trade station construction in Mindesorra is continued and should be completed by the end of the year (6 AP) (10/10 AP). Population Total: 342,000 Inhabitants Andorra La Nova (Capital): 244,750 Humans + 8,500 Cevelli + 2,750 Zyrka + 1,500 Ymorian + 1,400 Human-Cevelli + 12,000 Krib + 9,000 H'Wong Mindesorra (Mining Colony): 50,000 Humans + 2,000 Cevelli + 100 Human-Cevelli Escut (Mining Colony): 10,000 Humans Military Standard Soldiers: 5,000 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 1,000 Humans AP Investment 3 AP into Business (17 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Asgard Republic -Kingdom of Unified Systems -The Imperial Republic of Mankind -G.E.N.S. -The Thulean Republic -Random Merchants Who Show Up Spacecraft 1 Destroyer 2 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 4 Corvettes Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 3 in Andorra la Nova Itoron-Steel Alloy Plating Dakite Mine - 20 kgs collected WIP - Project H.I.P.S. - Stealth Technology (Inquire for specifics) WIP - Project ATM - Who Knows? Improved Money Dispensing? Hunter Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Tank Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Dual-Phased Shields (From Solar Ascendancy) LAS I (From Solar Ascendancy) Improved Labor Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e Cinabrida System: https://imgur.com/a/QENLM

Andorra Andorra La Nova : Shipyard "Hurry! Go! Work! NOW!" I bellowed. They needed to get the job, an urgent job, done. "This was due yesterday! Stop being such lazy sloths you slackers." Yes, reader, I know that I was being repetitive in my speech, but sometimes repetition is required to get the message into your workers' thick block of a brain. "Um, sir? It was only assigned this morning." Said one of the particularly thicker skulls, probably an immigrant from some irrelevant southern nation. "Don't give me attitude, just put your back into it! If I wanted attitude I would have asked for it!" As an influential leader, you must never admit mistakes. Otherwise your workers will begin to doubt your credibility, and lose their trust in your leadership abilities. The Irrelevant (as I will continue to call him, as all workers are unimportant workhorses) struck a devilish smirk towards his cohorts as he seethed out a blasphemous phrase. "My, it seems Fernando has been working long hours again. I think the caffeine has gotten to him." I graciously chose to forgive his disgraceful speech by responding with the serenity of a harmonious nymph, "How dare you disrespect ME?! I, the person whom the good princes of our nation deemed worthy to rule over you lowly serfs, deserve your every blessing and admiration! I will not tolerate this insolent behavior!" The Irrelevant then dared to speak once again, frothing with madness as he spat out further disgrace, "Looks like he's dived into those medieval writings again, it's evident in his speech. We should probably call Isabella to take his place. All that political mire that happened last year undoubtedly put a ton of stress on him." At this point the Irrelevant had nearly broken my patience. To prevent myself from ruining my charismatic demeanor I took another swig of my fifteenth mug of dark coffee, for one must always stay alert in tense situations, "You think I'm weak?! That I cannot hold the worries of our world on my shoulders?! I am more powerful than the mighty Atlas! I could hold thousands of world! This entire galaxy, and more!" At this point I stood up on top of my desk, to assert myself once again, and thrust my arms up above my he-. Fernando then blacked out due to sheer exhaustion. He suffered no lasting effects, but he was put out of commission for a week to return to a healthy state of mind. Isabella took over his operation, and was nearly overcome by the same sensation. On an unrelated note, a Cafè Somrient™ facility had a leakage of industrial fluids into its products and was temporarily shut down for cleansing. Summary AP Collection Base - 4 Additional Territory - 1 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 Trade - 4 Member of CCS (Prosperity Fed) - 4 AP Usage -Engineers improve the existing shipyard in the capital to be able to make larger ships. The level two shipyard should reach level three by the end of the year (6/6 AP). -Researchers mess around with the newly discovered dakite to discover all its properties and potential uses in running projects HIPS and ATM (2 AP). -An assortment of public works projects are initiated, from constructing public schools and community colleges to renovating the more decrepit areas of cities. This venture is coupled with a subtle propaganda campaign promoting Andorran society and lifestyle, but without being critical of other races. The intent of these programs is to begin encouraging foreigners to be more engaged in the community, and to promote patriotism among citizens (2 AP). -A trade station is to begin construction in Mindesorra, both to increase the level of trade power and to give the mining colony some more popularity (4/10 AP). Population Total: 293,750 Inhabitants Andorra La Nova (Capital): 237,000 Humans + 6,250 Cevelli + 750 Zyrka + 750 Ymorian + 750 Human-Cevelli Mindesorra (Mining Colony): 35,000 Humans + 750 Cevelli Military Standard Soldiers: 4,750 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 900 Humans AP Investment 3 AP into Business (17 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Asgard Republic -Kingdom of Unified Systems -The Imperial Republic of Mankind -G.E.N.S. -The Thulean Republic -Random Merchants Who Show Up Spacecraft 1 Destroyer 2 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 4 Corvettes Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 2 in Andorra la Nova Itoron-Steel Alloy Plating Dakite Mine WIP - Project H.I.P.S. - Stealth Technology (Inquire for specifics) WIP - Project ATM - Who Knows? Improved Money Dispensing? Hunter Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Tank Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Dual-Phased Shields (From Solar Ascendancy) LAS I (From Solar Ascendancy) Improved Labor Bots (From Solar Ascendancy) Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e

Convention of Civilized Systems Preface: Our goal in coming together with spirits of friendliness is to provide a peaceful and prosperous sanctuary for those nations that are victims of unfortunate circumstance. We wish to form a trusting union that can flourish in times to come, and stand strong amidst adversity. Principles of the Convention: Of Commerce: -Each member is to have open ports and trade routes with one another at all times. -Trade with fellow members is to be preferred over that with other nations. -Trade among members is to be at a discount from the price offered to outside nations regardless of the nature of the service, good, or knowledge. Of War: -As of yet, no military requirements are in place, but each member should at the very least be supportive of their fellows’ campaigns. -If one member is under the offensive sweep of a foreign nation’s might, and the member did not provoke the attacker in any way, the members of the convention are obliged to partake in defending said member. Of Conventional Relations: -No member should engage in any treaty or obligation that would prove detrimental to any member. -Members are to have friendly relations with one another at all times, else they be removed from the convention. -Members ought to give full faith and credit to one another's decisions unless those choices contradict that which is stated in this draft. -No single member/s shall be favored over any other in any situation. Of Further Adjustment: -This draft is subject to change and time, but said change shall only occur by unanimous agreement among members. -Aspiring nations may become members by requesting entrance, and then receiving a unanimous approval from existing members. -Should any Assembly be deemed necessary, it will take place at a private location decided upon by the whole of members. Current Members: Diarchy of Andorra Genetics Engineering and Neural Science Corporation The Solar Ascendancy

Andorra Andorra La Nova : Palace "Ho Ho Ho!" chuckled Pablo as he dropped a bag on his desk and peered inside to check on what had just arrived, "This is it! Great!" Alicia's footsteps are heard coming up to the double doors, and end with a loud knock, "Hello Pablo. Are you in there? I have a couple things I need to share with you." Pablo threw a glance at the door before he frantically picked up the bag and noisily ran around the room, looking for a drawer big enough to hold it, but to no avail. "Oh? Is this a bad time? I can come back la... well no, I really need to get this done now. Open up!" She banged on the door. Pablo's head, swiveling back and forth, suddenly stopped as he saw a high shelf wide enough to hold the bag. He ran up to it and leaped as high as his adrenaline-filled body could, and slammed the bag onto the shelf. But unfortunately, the shelf wasn't made to sustain that much force and... Crash!!! Pablo, the bag, the shelf, and a little bit of the wall plumetted onto the hardwood floor. "Oh my! Are you alright in there Pablo?! Is there a burglar in there! Hold on, I'll help!" Her footsteps sounded as if she went back a few meters. Pablo stumbled to his feet and walked over to the door and opened it, "No, it's alright. I was jus-" Alicia sprinted up to the door, jumped to kick it down, but as Pablo opened the doors she ended up landing a powerful kick to his chest, knocking him over backwards. Pablo smashed into the ground, and gasped for the air just knocked out of him. As soon as Alicia recovered she brought her hand to her mouth as she gasped and bent down over Pablo, "I am so sorry! I really didn't mean to hurt you like that, sir. Are you alright?" Pablo responded in between gasps, "Well...do I...look...alright?!" "Well no but... oh! Will you please forgive me for that? I was trying to protect you." Pablo paused to take a deep breath before he sat up, rubbed the back of his head, and said, "Oh, no worries. I forgive you... but dang! You sure pack a punch!" "Oh well thank you," she said with an embarrassed smile, "I try to be prepared for any situation... but what in the world happened in here?" She looked over at the mess by where the shelf once was, and got up to examine it. "Oh! Wait! No! Don't look in the bag!" Pablo said as he reached to stop her, but just too late. Alicia gave Pablo a sarcastic look and opened the bag, "Are these graffiti tools, a pineapple... and a sombrero? What are you planning to do? Why are you so weird?" "Well... I had this practical joke planned out for when Josè got back to his room tonight. And I'm not sure I can answer that second question." "That is really unprofessional of you Pablo. The people expect more of their leader than this." "Well I just wanna have a little fun! And I got all my 'homework' done already anyway." "That's no excuse, this is something I'd expect from a two-year old, but yo-" "I'll let you participate in the preparation! I could use the extra help to get it done in time." "My schedule is open starting at 6:30 tonight." Josè... was not prepared. Summary AP Collection Base - 4 Additional Territory - 1 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 Trade - 2 AP Usage There is further development on HIPS technology. Scientists work on perfecting the itoron mesh tech. If they can't improve it anymore, then they begin looking for other ways to reduce signatures ((3 AP) 6 AP total invested in improving it). Some funds are sent to the Trade Federation in return for being allowed to test HIPS cloaking tech on the THEIA scanners whenever it is wanted (1 AP). Said testing is undergone by applying the latest version of HIPS tech to a commercial freighter, and sending it through Federation space being scanned by THEIA. The Federation is made aware of this round of testing so as not to create any confusion (0 AP). One Corvette is produced (1 AP). Territorial Claims are scanned for anything of notice. All readily available ships are used for the search (1 AP). Project ATM - 'Credit is Deposited' (2 AP) (Secretness). Population Total: 258,750 Humans + 3,000 Cevelli Andorra La Nova (Capital): 228,500 Humans + 3,000 Cevelli Mindesorra (Mining Colony): 30,250 Humans Military Standard Soldiers: 4,500 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 900 Humans AP Investment 3 AP into Business (17 more) 0 AP into Industry (25 more) 0 AP into Agriculture (25 more) Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Asgard Republic -Kingdom of Unified Systems -The Imperial Republic of Mankind -Random Merchants Who Show Up Spacecraft 1 Destroyer 2 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 3 Corvettes Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 2 Itoron-Steel Alloy Decent Long-Range Signature Dampening Mesh - Stealth Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e

Andorra [Redacted] : Secret Facility As the four leaders, Pablo, Josè, Isabella, and Sonia, walked through the metal corridors with their shoes clanking against the grated floor, metallic clanking and electrical crackling could be heard in the background. The four walked into a small room with a table and six seat as the door was sealed behind them with a loud crash. Fernando was in one of the seats, and a lady with an electronic tablet in another. "Welcome, Princes and Advisors, I know we have important things to talk about, so if you have any updates please say them now and be brief. My report has good tidings as Project H.I.P.S. has finally begun getting some results. A new mesh created from the itoron metal has been produced, and it does well hiding ship signatures from long-distance scanners. We are working on perfecting the technology as it is," said the lady in a kind yet focused tone. "Yes, however the current version of this mesh has not yet been incorporated into our ships, and we will wait until miss Alicia believes her scientists have perfected the material. Speaking of which, I have another two corvettes being put into production with the surplus goods coming in from trade. Sonia cleared her throat, "This relates to the trade Fernando speaks of, but apparently our association with the Trade Federation has found us with many new merchants pouring in. We believe part of it has to do with our close proximity to the Trade Federation as well, so some ships are now coming to Andorra la Nova rather than over there. Also, there was some error in accounting last year, so we ended up with a small bonus this year." She nodded, signaling she was done. "According to my sources in immigration, there have been some aliens that have found residence within our city. They are called Cevelli and 1,500 of them have come in. More or less they appear human, according to what I'm told. I have set up a survey to discover why these newcomers decided to come to Andorra as apposed to going to our competition." "I have worked with Isabella in this regard to discover what it is that the Cevelli like here. Also, I have decided to give some resources to our economy officials as well as some freelance advertising companies to try and well..." He stopped, looking for the right words to say, "...take advantage of the trade routes that the Trade Federation has in place. I have tasked them specifically with making Andorran trade more appealing than theirs via tourism, guest services, preferable economic situations, or enhancing whatever Isabella's survey shows that the aliens like." "Is that all?" Silence. "Good. Now, I believe Prince Pablo had some specific concerns that he wanted to express." Pablo, having been silent the whole meeting thus far, began speaking with an excited fervor, "Yes, well I have noticed a few trends in the actions of numerous governments in our galaxy. While it is hard to say for sure what any of them are truly up to, some of them it seems like they sometimes aren't working to their full potential." "I don't see how that is a concern, sir? What is the matter?" "Well, I did some thinking. At first I thought they were just lazy, or maybe hoarding their goods for a 'rainy day.' But as I looked in depth into some of them, it appeared out of character for them to be either." "What are you inferring?" "Well... this may sound like paranoia... but I believe some of them may have secret, shady projects being undergone. I mean... there is a lot of war and it would be logical for strong countries like them to make some precautions." "I think you might be overthinking this a bit Pablo." "No, I'm pretty sure I'm onto something, but regardless I think we should play it smart to get up to their level. After all, they have had greater resources than us for a long while, so secrets or no there is little chance we can achieve the greatness for Andorra that we want if we go the... traditional route." He paused briefly, collecting his thoughts, "So I have come up with an idea for a project of our own. It would be a great jump-start to get us into the big leagues if it were successful." "Well then, please explain this idea." As the council spoke more about Pablo's idea, they decided it would be a wise decision to at least look into the possibility of such an endeavor. So, thinking about the future of the nation, Project ATM began then and there, and the first check was deposited. "I know about your cyborg coconut army, Skellar!" Summary AP Collection Base - 4 Additional Territory - 1 Proximity to Trade Federation - 1 Trade - 2 Excess Materials - 1 (Just this turn) AP Usage Project H.I.P.S. continues. Scientists work on perfecting the itoron mesh tech. If they can't improve it anymore, then they begin looking for other ways to reduce signatures (3 AP). Economy and advertisement experts try to make Andorra seem more appealing for the average merchant coming to trade at the Trade Federation. Perhaps by investing into tourism, trade stations, or whatever the Cevelli survey indicates is favorable among alien populations (3 AP). Two Corvettes are produced (2 AP). Project ATM begins. (1 AP) (Mod - Secret Stuff). A survey is taken among the new Cevelli population to see what made them want to come to Andorra as opposed to the many other, and frankly stronger, options (0 AP). Population Total: 240,000 Humans + 1,500 Cevelli Andorra La Nova (Capital): 215,000 Humans + 1,500 Cevelli Mindesorra (Mining Colony): 25,000 Humans Military (Population's calming down, not as many sign-ups) Standard Soldiers: 4,100 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 780 Humans Trade Partners -The Trade Federation -Asgard Republic -Kingdom of Unified Systems -The Imperial Republic of Mankind -Random Merchants Who Show Up Spacecraft 1 Destroyer 2 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters 1 Corvette Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 2 Itoron-Steel Alloy Halfway-Decent Long-Range Signature Dampening Mesh (Stealth) Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e

Andorra Andorra la Nova: Trade Center "So, let me make sure I got this straight. A foreign ambassador showed up, one of the first foreign ambassadors we've seen in years, and you two spoke to him without me or Pablo, the central leaders of our country!" José exclaimed. "W-well, he seemed very busy when we spoke. He was in the middle of a trade errand..." "And he wasn't really an ambassador either, just a businessman from," She pulled the man's business card out of her pocket, and said it slowly in her strong Catalan accent "Hepfaestoos Entérpreeses." She paused and cleared her throat, "Oh, and also it's Pablo or I. 'Me or Pablo' is bad grammar." José sighed, "Well, fine. Regardless, what did you speak with this fine gentleman about?" "Well, there some good things and some bad things, which do you want to hear first? "Just tell me what he said." "Good or bad." "Are we really doing this now?" "Come on José, we both know he won't quit." "Fine, tell me the bad stuff first, maybe the good things will give a positive ending." "Alrighty! So, most of the southern galaxy is embroiled in many bitter conflicts. One called the '8th Crusade' in particular seems to be getting a lot of attention, and I think they're fighting these scary spider-poison-aliens." "Corrupters, Fernando." "Yes, right, Corrupters. And those guys invade worlds and mess them up. Oh, also there are many, many competing factions for trade dominance. "The strongest being the company which the businessman worked for, and a very close neighbor of ours called the Trade Federation." "Yup, and there are a whole bunch of other dangerous things out there like deaths rays and space bombs. But, to put a positive spin on things, the Hephaestus guy sold me a pretty nice microwave." "Fernando," said José as he laid his hand on Fernando's shoulder, "You are horrible at motivational speeches, remind me next time to have Isabella do it." "OK!" Said Fernando, clearly too excited about the microwave to care about José's criticism. "Well, despite Fernando's doom and gloom, there are a few more good things. Firstly, all that fighting is so far south that we probably don't have to worry about it anytime soon. Also, I have used the quantum communicators to send a message to the Trade Federation, and they have agreed to a business partnership with us." "My, I'm impressed with your initiative Isabella. Also, I would like you to try and set up more trade relations with anyone willing, even alien parties. Do your best to make it appeal to them. "Oh, I don't know about the aliens though, if they are causing so much trouble it may not be a good idea." The sound of a microwave popping some kernels can be heard in the background. "Well, I'm sure not all the aliens are bad, so just send it to the peaceable ones. And if it makes you feel better let's prohibit immigration for now, and only let those coming for business get temporary residence. We can open our doors some more once we find out who we can trust." "Fine. Well, while your here I'll inform you that Project H.I.P.S. is on the right track now, and the scientists are working on something called 'signature dampening.' I'm still not quite sure what that is, and to be honest it just makes me think of wet documents, but they sound like they know what they're doing." "Yep," Fernando would say, taking a bite of popcorn every so often, "And the researchers in Mindesorra have found out that the new, black ore makes an extremely durable alloy when mixed with steel. I think the Hephaestus guy said that it was called Itoron or something like that. Pablo had the ships sent over there to get them fitted with it." "Sounds good, and maybe have some material sent back here to see if the people working on Project Hidden In Plain Sight can use it in their dampening thing." "Can do, sir. Also, I think it might be wise to slowly begin building up our military so we're ready if any trouble comes our way." "I like it, go on ahead and build a corvette with the extra materials coming in from Monárid." José glanced at his wristwatch, "Hmm, I need to meet with our agricultural advisor soon. I should be on my way." "Oh, before you go, the businessman told us to watch out for this knock-off company led by a certain 'Han Dominion' that I think he called 'Bló-oo-dee Hefurstoos.'" "Yeah, it's pretty bad. I hear their microwaves are faulty!" Summary AP Collection Base - 4 Additional Territory - 1 AP Usage Project H.I.P.S. continues as scientists look for effective methods of signature dampening. Some Itoron is made available in case it proves to be useful. (3 AP) Workers begin plating the warships with the new Itoron-Steel alloy. (1 AP) A Corvette is made in the shipyard, using the new alloy. (1 AP) Offers for trade partnership are sent to all non-hostile nations, both alien and human. Each offer written specifically to try to appeal to its intended recipient. (0 AP) Population Total: 225,250 Humans Andorra La Nueva (Capital): 203,750 Humans Mindesorra (Mining Colony): 21,500 Humans Military (Sizable amount of military sign-ups due to fear about the potential for war.) Standard Soldiers: 3,800 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 700 Humans Trade Partners -The Trade Federation Spacecraft 1 Destroyer 2 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 2 Itoron-Steel Alloy Hephaestus Microwaves Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e

Andorra Alfacendi System: SS Santa Maria As Prince Pablo looked out the large window of his quarters down onto the newfound arid planet, a blinking, yellow light on his watch caught his eye. As he pressed a button to turn off the light, he walked out of his cabin and passed numerous scientists and researchers in the hall on his way to the main deck. As he arrived he spoke up to a lady at the helm, "So, Sonia, what's the message, dear?" Sonia turned to Pablo, and a wide smile spread across her face, "Prince José is sending a report from Benevoléncia on the progress of our projects there." Pablo returned the warm smile, "Well, let's see him then, shall we?" He gestured to one of the deck members to open up the communications channel. A large screen on the back wall would flicker to life as an image of Prince José appeared. He waved 'Hello' and proceeded to his message, "Relations with the alien party are distant, and no conflict has arisen. They seem to have received our request for identification, but they responded in a language that we do not recognize. We assume, however, that they responded with the proper identification despite language difficulties. I have made the decision to continue requesting identification from any new passing ship, and then record their response so that our linguists can looks for patterns and piece together their dialect. Isabella convinced me to do this rather than directly ask for assistance from the aliens so that we will not be branded as vulnerable or in great need of outside assistance. On another topic, Project Hidden In Plain Sight has been able to identify a concrete problem with..." Sonia whispered into Pablo's ear, "Why isn't he using the cool acronym?" "Oh, after using it a few times he decided he thought it sounded silly to call a 'confidential government operation' Project H.I.P.S., so he decided he was just going to say the long version of it every time. Personally, I think he's being ridiculous." "I know, right? It really helps lighten the mood when things get so dreary and depressing. It just shakes," she wiggled her hips a little, "it up a bit." She giggled softly. Pablo chuckled in response to his wife's pun, "Exactly! Oh, wait. We probably should have paid more attention to whatever José was saying." "Nah, he probably just blabbered on about Project 'Hidden In Plain Sight'" The two smiled and began paying attention again. "...entists are working on that now. Lastly, one hundred fighter planes have been constructed as we ordered, but as I said before, they will not likely need to be used anytime soon. I am awaiting your response." The recording ended. "Well, maybe it was important. Ahh, he's probably got it under control, and we need to get to naming things around here!" "Done!" "Well, that was fast." "Oh, I spent some of my free time thinking about it. Anyways, I was thinking we call the star Alfacendi, the planet could be Mónarid, and the colony might be Mindesorra. "Sounds great! And much better than what I had in mind." Pablo clapped, " Well, now that that is done let's start setting up shop." "Yep! Oh, and you need to make sure to set up a lab first thing for the researchers that are working with that black metal." "Of course, meva estrella. Good luck keeping those workers on task!" "It'll be a breeze! And you know, I sure hope the people in the Alpha Centauri galaxy are having as much luck as us. Pablo groaned embarrassedly, "You aren't gonna let me live that down are you?" "Nope!" Summary AP Usage Project H.I.P.S. is continued. The scientists look for a way to reduce the emission of not-so-stealthy heat/electric/etc. signatures, or at least make it less traceable (2 AP). The SS Santa Maria is once again put into use to set up a mining colony, Mindesorra, on the newly found, black metal rich planet, Mónarid (1 AP). Researchers in Mindesorra experiment with the strange black metal to try and determine its properties and potential uses (1 AP). The communication center continues to request identification from any new, passing cargo ship. They record the responses to be sent to the top linguists in an attempt to be able to find language patterns, and hopefully begin to understand the language (0 AP). Population Total: 214,250 Humans Andorra La Nueva (Capital): 194,250 Humans Mindesorra (Mining Colony): 20,000 Humans Military (A small increase of military sign-ups due to continued suspicion of alien life.) Standard Soldiers: 3,100 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 700 Humans Spacecraft 1 Destroyer 2 Frigates 1 Freighter 100 Fighters Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 2 Solar Systems Gloría System: https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ Alfacendi System: https://imgur.com/a/ufS3e

Andorra Andorra La Nueva: Capital Building A young man in a trench coat dashed through the hallways of the capital building, with papers dramatically flying from his grasp as he ran. He'd gain a few disdainful glares from the janitors as they picked up the papers littered all over to realize that they were blank, and were dropped purely for the dramatic effect. As he approached the meeting room he threw off his coat and slammed the few actually important papers onto the long table, exclaiming, "Leaders of Andorra! I have some critical information that you must hear immediately!" "Yes, we know, that is why we are here Fernando. You sent us all a message saying exactly that." She paused, sitting up straight to see the very long paper trail that was left in his wake, "But were all the theatrics really necessary?" "Hey, I thought the paper was a nice touch, made it feel like I was in a movie or something." Fernando was clearly excited that he gained the favor of one of the princes as he smiled broadly. "How are you taking up for him! He made such a big mess! The cleaners are just gonna have a big fit, and..." "That's enough, we're wasting time with this idle jabbering. It's just a bunch of paper, and we have much more important things to discuss." Prince José turned calmly over to Fernando, "Now, Advisor of Defense, what is it that is so urgent?" "Well, it's quite simple actually. Our scanners tell us that there have been some space shuttles of unknown origin routinely passing through the system. Our best guess is that they are cargo or passenger ships, but we cannot say for sure as they do not seem to resemble any known design for human-made space vessels. "So.." Prince Pablo relaxedly scratched his chin in thought, "..Aliens? I guess?" Isabella was wide-eyed with shock and a hint of terror, "How are you so calm about this! We are talking about aliens here! Brain sucking, laser zapping, parasite spreading aliens! This is a major threat to Human kind!" Prince José was similarly shocked, but attempted in vain to maintain his relaxed appearance, "W-well! We clearly need to make contact with these new... neighbors? Yeah, and uh, make sure they aren't any threat to Andorra!" "My thoughts exactly sir," Fernando, already having coped with the shock of the situation, had a serious disposition about him, "And I recommend that we make a batch of fighter planes to supplement our existing forces just cause... you know... just in case." "Sounds like a good plan, and by not making too many we don't run the risk of them thinking we plan on going to war." Pablo clapped his hands, and picked up the memo in front of him as he said, "Well, that's done. Let's move onto the next thing on the list... let's see... oh, looks like the colonial freighter found absolutely nothing particularly useful on P-2." "Oh, so we're done with that alien thing, yeah? I guess I'll just be on my way then..." "Nah, just stick around. These guys are probably too scared out of their socks to be all that helpful. "Oh, oka..." Isabella hastily interrupted, "Hey! I'm not intimidated! I bet you're intimidated and just blowing it off on us so you don't look bad! Yeah, that's what I thought, you coward!" "Calm down Isabella, we don't need to be demeaning each other right now," he'd pause, looking up into the sky from the window, looking for aliens, "A-after all, we need to finish the meeting quickly to reassure the people everything is alright." "Yeah, so anyway we probably don't want to waste any more time with this sector since most of the planets probably have similar mineral compositions to P-2. Maybe we should have them look 'west' of our area for deposits of valuable ore." "Yeah," José would look back down from the sky, "Maybe send some more folks in the S.S. Santa Maria to help search a little quicker." "Yeah... sounds smart," she said, clearly making an effort to calm down, "Also, our scientists reported that they are in the early concept phase of the development for the advanced camouflage plates." "A secret project! That sounds pretty neat!" Fernando chimed in, "It should have a cool code name though like maybe... Operation Hidden In Plain Sight, or Project H.I.P.S.!" Prince Pablo laughed heartily, "Oh! I love it! That is just hilarious! Let's use it." Prince José chuckled lightly, "Yeah, it is a pretty smart name, but only the concept phase? I mean, I'm not a scientist or anything, but maybe they could set up a network between the different plates. Each plate would show a different part of a programmed scenery, and the only thing worth researching would probably be a high definition display that could look like the real thing." "Yeah, but what about radars, or whatever else like that? One of those things could probably still detect an object like that, so what you're suggesting would just be invisible to the naked eye." "Oh, yeah true..." he thought for a moment, "Maybe the plates could also absorb those radar detector beams, or however that works, and it would appear like nothing was there." "I don't know how possible that is, but I'll mention it to the scientists anyways." "Well, I guess that's it then? Class dismissed." As everyone walked out, Fernando tapped Prince Pablo on the shoulder and asked him, "How were you so calm when I made to alien announcement? Everyone else freaked out." "Oh, it just takes a little bit for these things to sink in for me. I'm probably gonna have a nervous breakdown in a half an hour." Summary AP Usage Research into advancing camouflage technology is continued, and Prince José's idea is suggested to the scientists. The project is re-named Project H.I.P.S. as well (2 AP). Due to suspicion regarding the unidentified spacecraft that constantly go by the system, a squadron of 100 fighters are constructed as a precaution (1 AP). The colonial freighter and colony ship are sent to the cube of space directly to the left of the Andorran territory to continue the search for a substantial resource of ores (1AP). A discreet message requesting identification of the unidentified ships routinely flying by the system is sent to hopefully make a peaceful first-impression (0 AP). Population Andorra La Nueva (Capital): 200,000 Humans Military (A noticeable increase in voluntary sign-ups occurs in response to the suspicion surrounding the uncertain intentions and origins of the passing spacecraft.) Standard Soldiers: 2,500 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 650 Humans Spacecraft 1 Destroyer 2 Frigates 1 Freighter Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 2 Solar System https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ

Andorra Andorra la Nueva: Princes' Office "WHAT!? José, how come you never told me this before?" "I thought everyone knew, it's something I learned in grade school, Pablo." "But why didn't you point it out before when I announced it to our entire population THIRTY years ago? Why haven't you mentioned it at all since then?! I have been leading the country under false information for decades." The tall middle-aged man sat down in his large chair and leaned back, covering his face with his hands. "Umm? I came in a little late to the conversation, I assume? What is the matter with Prince Pablo?" A small-bodied European woman with large glasses and a clipboard in her hands inquired as she walked into the room. "He thought Alpha Centauri was another galaxy." José folded his arms and shook his head, somewhat reminiscent of a disappointed older brother. "Oh, well that's silly, I'm pretty sure it's the star nearest to where earth used to be, and in the Milky Way of course." Pablo groaned, "Well, I'm sorry, but not everyone excelled in astrology class. I mean I'm a politi-" "Astronomy class. Astrology has to do with constellations and superstitious beliefs surrounding them. Astronomy has more to do with the physical aspect of stars and galaxies." "I should fire you Isabella, you just have to criticize every little thing I say." He complained, knowing he couldn't really fire her as she was voted in by the people to be the Lead Advisor. "Don't be whiny. Anyways, we need to get down to business, poking fun at Pablo's education can wait." "Yes, and maybe let's never return to it." He sat up straight and folded his hands out on his desk in front of him. "Okay, we do need to come up with a new plan of action now. I had previously been working with the idea that we would never see other people other than Andorrans again, so I thought we had more time to expand and develop. But if our fellow space-travelers are within our galaxy, and probably have access to warping technology like us, then we could be seeing them again in the near future." "Perhaps we should use the newly developed quantum communicators to send a message to the Alpha Centauri system and let them know of our whereabouts." "Hold on. I would normally agree with that course of action, but as you remember on earth we were incredibly small. The world had no respect for us, and now we have the opportunity to grow on our own to the grandeur of nations like those most powerful back on earth. But if we communicate with them, they will no doubt send support to us, and ruin the potential glory of becoming a strong nation on our own. I say that we make no contact until we have such a nation built that would take their breath away." "You know, I agree with you Isabella. I don't want our people to be pushed to the side as another minor faction anymore, being thought of as children by the stronger countries. I want to make such an impression on the other peoples, that the name of Andorra will not be forgotten or neglected. While we're at it, let's try to find a way to hide ourselves until we wish to reveal our mighty country," he paused, thinking to himself for a moment, "How would we do that though?" The room was silently in thought until Prince José spoke up, "Maybe our scientists could design a dome that we could put over our city and shipyards, but the outer plates might have some sort of special camouflage to make it appear exactly like normal, unaltered terrain to outside viewers." "Brilliant!" She began writing a note on her clipboard. "Now, before we get carried away with these isolationist thoughts, I'd like to point out that it really isn't a good idea to avoid any relations with other groups as it will set us back in trade." "Fine, we can have trade relations if absolutely necessary, but we're not taking any other help. Until then we're sticking with the camo-dome idea." She glanced at her clipboard and remembered what she wanted to mention when she came in, "Oh, I should inform you two that the interior remodeling of our freighter is done. Not a big thing, but I figured you'd want to know that it is ready to be used again." "It is good to know, we have been in some need for more raw materials recently, and it probably would be good to have some spare for the dome once the blueprints for it are complete." "Yes, maybe send the freighter to P-2 with some workers and see if there are any significant amounts of minerals there. And before you ask, I think that we should try and mine on the barren inner planets rather than Benevoléncia because then we don't have to ruin the beautiful terrain here with mining operations, and it's not like we're ruining anything over there." "Fair enough. Well now that we're finished, we should probably have the secretary get the word out about our plans." "I have an advisory council meeting I have to go to, so I'll let her know on my way out. Now stay out of trouble you two." She hastily opened the door and left to get her chores done. José walked up to Pablo and said to him quietly, "You may have already gotten over it, but the fact that nobody brought up your astronomical mistake until now shows how much respect everyone has for you." Pablo exhaled softly and said, "Yeah, let's just hope I don't lose that respect." Summary AP Usage Scientists begin looking into camouflage plating that could be used to hide buildings from outside view (3AP). A small exploration team would be sent in the colonial freighter to the next planet inside the Gloría system, P-2, to look for valuable mineral deposits (1AP). Population Andorra La Nueva (Capital): 185,000 Humans Military Standard Soldiers: 1,500 Humans Spacecraft Crew Members: 500 Humans Spacecraft 1 Destroyer 2 Frigates 1 Freighter Original Colony Ship, the S.S. Santa Maria Technology Quantum Communicators Warp Technology Shipyard Level 2 Solar System https://imgur.com/a/GbPyQ

OOC: Username: OKUDKREESH Skype: (Pm if you want.) OKUDKREESH the Kud of Kreesh Ideas and Suggestions?: naw, it's all good RP (Humans only, I apologize.): Hoomins for life Colony Name: Andorra la Nova First Planet Type: The Planet's name is Benevoléncia. Mostly covered in mountain ranges, and dotted with deep swampy valleys and massive lakes. There are a few large plateaus in some of the mountain ranges. Both of the poles are frozen over with the ice reaching nearer to the equator than on earth, about halfway to where the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn would be. There are two lifeless rocky planets nearer to the system's sun, Gloría, and have been named P-1 and P-2 for the time being. History: (Assuming it's a bit of a custom nation.) Despite a long and complicated political past, including the Great French Scandal in 2035, the small Diarchy of Andorra sandwiched between France and Spain had grown into a banking powerhouse during the mid-2060s. Many powerful and influential people trusted the country's banks with their money, and took large loans on a regular basis. Upon hearing of the red giant crisis, the country rejoiced at the opportunity to colonize the unknown of space and potentially grow their country in size and population as well as in wealth. The people praised the Lord that the designs for the colony ships were able to house their entire population of 93,714 (Their small population was a direct result of the minute size of their territory) and then some. The remaining space was filled with the best scientists, scholars, and teachers that money could buy. As their ship, dubbed S.S. Santa Maria after Christopher Columbus' famous flagship, made the interstellar jump, the citizens on board were trembling with excitement to colonize the new world and race the other ships in staking claim on the planet's land, but everyone froze as soon as they saw they were alone by a planet other than the one they aimed for. As the technicians saw that they were still in the galaxy they thought they left, they made the assumption that their interstellar drive had malfunctioned while the others had made it to Alpha Centauri. This announcement was met with mixed emotions among the people as they believed that they were now completely alone in the galaxy, but at the same time saw they had to share it with nobody. As they descended onto the newfound planet they named it Benevoléncia after the gift of opportunity they received from God. When they found a plateau large enough to make a sizable city they landed and began construction on Andorra la Nova, the New Andorra. Construction took longer than it should have since most of the passengers of the SS Santa Maria were not highly educated, so they were forced to take classes on high level academics and 'intern' with already accomplished scholars so everyone could contribute equally. Since they believed that they had no competition for expansion in the galaxy, they were not concerned about being done quickly. Rather, they spent much time making sure the job was done right. After many years, the new city was completed, the people were fully educated, and the country as a whole was ready to expand. Map location: (Remember, fill a square and send it to me privately.): Sent!

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