*********Subspace Static Week 26 Year 197 - 27th June 1997
********Space Battle*********
GTT/FGZ war Escalates
With the score standing at one ship destroyed apiece, neither side was
willing to back down . Reinforcements of the strategic location continued
throughout this week. By the end four Flagritz Baseships were ready and
waiting for the armada of GTT vessels that arrived. Tactical errors on
behalf of the GTT proved just as damaging to the GTT fleet as the numerous
photon guns fired by the Flagritz. As the sides withdrew at the end of the
battle, the Flagritz had only one Baseship derelicted while the losses on
the GTT side were one derelict and four vessels completely destroyed. The
GTT Ship of the Line Agincount was notable for its swift retreat in the
first round having not even fired a weapon. Still no official response from
the Imperial services despite a strike so close to the IMP headquarters Jax.
IMP Fail to catch the RIP so vent Frustration on the CIA
After the attack on Empire shipping last week, the RIP fled with all the
goodies. Just to make sure ships from a number of Imperial chartered
affiliations arrived to make sure. Surprisingly enough, a CIA ship turned up
as well, probably scouting for the Confederate task force rumoured to be
standing at alert status within striking distance of the Empire. maybe it
scanned nothing worth attacking, or maybe the information arrived too late
at Confederate battle command, as at the end of the week, it was destroyed
with no sign of the cavalry.
Confederate Retrieve Derelict
Within the Darkfold periphery, the RIP Tempest, Bellicose, derelicted by the
CNF was successfully boarded this week.
RIP Attack
A single RIP vessel successfully managed to derelict a DTR Deep Explorer.
The lack of defence made this all too easy.
*********Subspace Static Week 25 Year 197 - 17th June 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
The RIP launched numerous assaults thoughtout the peripheries this week with
mixed results. Luck and a fair amount of skill was with them in the Capellan
periphery with a concerted attack on the AFT Ship of the Line Elyssian Gul.
This recently upgraded ship was involved in fights with the RIP only a short
while ago; ironic that it is now one of them following a successful boarding
action. The IMP picket ship Almagest was destroyed in the opening volleys
without delivering a single hit.
Deeper in Imperial space and during a sweep though a system by two RIP
Predator an FET Deep Explorer and an IMP Indiaman were successfully engaged
and boarded during two separate battles. In the second encounter the IMP
Survey Cruiser located with the Indiaman fled at the sight of the RIP ships
but is believed to have suffered severe damage to the engine section.
Within the Darkfold periphery, the tables were turned. A lone CNF ship out
on routine patrols ran across the RIP Tempest Bellicose as it was
transporting Mines. Using ion cannons, the CNF Dwight D. Eisenhower
sterilised the ship leaving all sections intact. Very luckily for the CNF no
other RIP vessels were in the same location.
Another incident with the CNF and a RIP ship left both vessels licking their
wounds, while at the other end of the periphery rapid reinforcements by the
AFT drove off a pair of over ambitious RIP Predators.
This series of attacks come after a lull in RIP activities, a lull in which
affiliations started to become blase, and as a result, many prices were
paid. The RIP now have their first Ship of the Line to complement their
battleships. There may be hell to pay in certain Head Quarters and quite
rightly.
The FGZ responded to the attack on their ship by moving two Baseships tooled
up war into a strategic location in order to intercept GTT vessels. This
proved successful as the GTT Indiaman Destroyer was smashed into a billion
smouldering fragments during the opening volley. There is little that can
stand in the way of angered Baseship captains that are out for blood. Is
this the start of escalation in an otherwise virtually peaceful war that has
been running for almost three years between the GTT and the FGZ, a war that
will only be settled by the the back down by the GTT or the payment of
reparations for the destruction of the GTT colony in what is now the
Flagritz Empire. The next question is what is the Imperial standing point on
armed alien warships entering Imperial space in order to attack the
Emperor's own trading fleet? It seems unlikely that they will gain any
support from the FET without paying for it (although the handing out of
conquered Flagritz colonies might be just the ticket).
********Other News*********
GM Holidays
Yep, that's right, a little break to recharge the batteries and dream up new
scenarios (or just drink lot's of beer). from the 30th June till the 7th
July (only one week), I will not be around so if you could save your special
actions for a short while, I will get back to them.
Message from the Detinus Republic
It is with the greatest of pleasure that I, Abraham I. Crowthorne on behalf
of the Detinus republic, lay claim to the T-Tauri, Venice and all adjacent
systems. These systems, henceforth known as the Detinus Periphery, are now
administered under the Constitution and Laws of the DTR. Unauthorised
shipping within the periphery will be posted and destroyed. Applications for
permits should be directed to the Speaker of the House.
Long Live the Republic.
First Class 18 is now out, so grab your copy ASAP as these little beauties
are selling at the bargain price of two pounds each. There is also an
article on Beyond the Stellar Empire. Unfortunately this is a little dated,
but might inspire some of you to show your talents by producing something
for the next issue.
*********Subspace Static Week 24 Year 197 - 12th June 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
Lone Wolf or Lost Sheep?
FET Lone Wolf out on patrol was attacked deep in Imperial Boarders by two
RIP vessels. Despite attempts to flee the ship was raked with ion fire
killing all aboard. This typical scenario ended with the successful boarding
of the ship.
Flagritz test defences
The FGZ Cliriq Tor entered orbit of a world containing a GTT colony. The
golden opportunity to shoot up an enemy was not wasted by the GTT and a full
salvo was launched. the GTT were supported by an AFT colony. Surprisingly
enough the FET colony also on the planet wanted to defend the FGZ. This
potentially disastrous faux pas was disallowed on account of the "196 Plague
Adjudication" when profile enforcement meant that no human affiliation may
support or defend the FGZ and vice versa due to inherent hostility and
general xenophobia.
*********Subspace Static Week 23 Year 197 - 5th June 1997*********
********Other News*********
Near Miss
Only swift communication between the higher officers saved an independent
trader from becoming space debris orbiting Pang in the Darkfold system. It
seems someone has a guardian angel.
FET When in Rome......
After long weeks of negotiation, the Clan finally concluded a deal to sell a
human Frigate to the AFT. Unfortunately for the AFT, when they turned up to
pick it up, they found it had already been taken, apparently by the FET,
right from under the Clan's noses (or is that whiskers?)., deep in the heart
of Clan territory. An official response from the FET is still pending an
investigation (rumours of rapid promotion for initiative and enterprise have
been flatly denied).
*********Subspace Static Week 22 Year 197 - 29th May 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
A Lone Survey Cruiser, the Scavenger was completely destroyed during an
attempt to flee from the DTR Nebulon Warship White Star. Such is the price
for lingering in enemy territory.
********Other News*********
Message from the Kastorians
From week 23 all BHD positions are banned from any space square in Yank and
Skord containing a planetary body. This will continue until such time as the
BHD can obey KAS directives at all times. Any position scanning a BHD
position violating this is to report it to the governor of Rubis so action
can be taken.
T.D Broud Commercial Head of the Kastorians
It's a Cat eat Dog World
Video footage of a ghastly scene was broadcast this week containing graphic
scenes of the Clan killing and eating Dewiek civilians. The Clan members
appeared to be badly beaten and acting under duress. Also the source of
transmission appeared to be Solo.
*********Subspace Static Week 21 Year 197 - 22nd May 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
The second Brotherhood ship to violate Kastorian orbits was fired upon this
week. realising the odds, the captain ordered retreat but not before heavy
damage was sustained to the main section of the ship. The ship managed to
escape without blowing up.
*********Land Battle*********
The CNF backed by a task force of the Brotherhood assaulted an illegally
placed colony deep within the Darkfold periphery. Ariel bombardment of the
colony's defence swiftly reduced them to rubble. The colony will almost
certainly fall when the final assault into the starport comes.
*********Boarding Action*********
Last week the CNF successfully derelicted a Dewiek vessel illegally using
the wormhole. This week the same vessel was successfully boarded. The CNF
may not be able to use the ship itself, but as they cunningly only used ion
cannons there may have been some valuable cargo, only the DEN and the CNF
know for certain.
*********Subspace Static Week 20 Year 197 - 15th May 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
Confederate Enforce Policy
Never one to make statements they are not willing to back with force, the
CNF successfully derelicted a Dewiek ship found lurking around around the
wormhole. Critical strikes to the command section of the ship ensures the
ship was never leaving.
Kastor takes no prisoners
Not far away from the CNF skirmish, KST Drougal carried out her threat to
destroy over-inquisitive vessels. The IND Star Deamon received over 150,000
points of damage in the very first round!!! Needless to say there wasn't
much left.
Brotherhood survey vessel falls
Within Skord the planet Kindom is strictly out of bounds on account of
strange substances. For this reason the Kastorians have placed the planet
completely of limits. Unfortunately such information arrived just a little
to late for the BHD Taliesin which was caught in deadly fire while
investigating. For further information regarding this subject contact the
governor of Rubis.
Independent starcaptain caught without a license.
As clearly stated when first entering the Darkfold periphery the penalty for
Independent traders within the Darkfold periphery without a licence is
posting. This and the subsequent dereliction occurred to the IND Paladin
spotted investigating near the borders.
*********Subspace Static Week 18 Year 197 - 1st May 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
From out of the blue two RIP ships attacked a Ship of the Line, these were a
Frigate and a Predator. During the opening engagement, the Predator Viper of
Eden launched a blistering assault into the command section of the FET Ship
of the Line Hawkmoon. The return volley from the Hawkmoon crippled the RIP
Viper forcing it to disengage. Meanwhile the RIP Frigate Feeding Frenzy
fired volleys into the main section. With the swifter Predator out of the
running Hawkmoon fled still burning from the final impact from the Frigate's
weapons. It was very lucky.
The GTT were not so lucky though as a Behemoth was jumped by three other RIP
ship. Damage was immediately inflicted to the engines and main while it
twisted and turned attempting to flee. The final blow came from a
devastatingly accurate blast to the command section killing all aboard. The
capture of the ship was then certain.
*********Land Battle*********
CNF Ground forces marched on an illegally sited colony. The minimal forces
met vastly colony defences and were destroyed, only a few injured crawled
out.
*********Subspace Static Week 19 Year 197 - 8th May 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
IMP and AFT forces converged on the site of last week's pirate attack. The
majority of the RIP had fled to safety with most of the booty. A lone RIP
surveyor though was caught and quickly destroyed. Nice shooting but no
replacement for the captured Behemoth.
********Other News*********
Announcement from the GTT
A bounty of ? million stellars is offered for the destruction of the Vital
Spark (2616). This is the afore mentioned Behemoth recently pirated by the
RIP.
*********Subspace Static Week 17 Year 197 - 24th April 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
While scouting the Capellan Periphery, the RIP Viper of Eden ran across an
SMS Free Trader. The RIP struck with a frenzy running circles around the
ship, hammering photon fire into the main. Luckily for the SMS no vital
equipment was damaged by the end of the battle and the RIP was forced to
disengage. The cargo being carried by the Free Trader was completely
destroyed during the assault.
********Other News*********
Official statements from the FGZ/FET/IMP report that a cease fire is now in
effect with the Hive following the amalgamation of the Hive with the FGZ.
Treaties are being signed and peaceful trade may begin. An extended comment
will be published in the IGN.
*********Subspace Static Week 16 Year 197 - 17th April 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
While patrolling the inner systems of the Darkfold periphery the CNF cloud
encountered a posted colony. While attempting to withdraw the colony opened
fire resulting in 38 direct hits with plasma projectors. The damage
sustained was enough to destroy the craft before a safe distance was
achieved.
********Other News*********
The war between the Hive and the Humans may now be over. Despite being under
the protective control of the Flagritz the Empire has continued to bombard
the Hive home world. This appears to have convinced the Flagritz that the
Empire means business. A cease fire is now in operation while talks and
negotiations continue.
*********Subspace Static Week 15 Year 197 - 10th April 1997*********
********Space Battle and Ground Battle*********
Recent events have caused a big split within the Imperial power block.
Having signed a treaty with the Flagritz, the Hive have become part of the
Flagritz nation. The view of the Imperial services regarding the presence of
a Flagritz colony inside Imperial boarders without authorisation and also
also aiding the enemy the Hive is straight forward, they will not tolerate
it. The FET is now turning both ways, half the original strike force
supported the IMP in this week's barrage while other held back. There is
definitely profit to be made here, it is more a question of aided which side
to gain the most. Are the FET walking a tightrope? Should the FET withdraw
their support of the IMP, the GTT may step into breach their lack of love
for the FGZ is famous. This could prove very interesting.
********Space Battle*********
And the True One spake unto the Sect Leader of the Brotherhood and he
sayeth, my children are wayward and run amok and no longer follow the
reaching of the book. I charge you with the task of disciplining my children
and showing all the path of favour and the lesson of virtue. Thence forth
the wrath of the Sect Leader was known to true and valiant disciples and
forth they set with the task of Holy Justice and found the dark seed and
smote it till it was dust among the stars. There the foul stench of
corruption was cleansed. Let it be known that mercy will never be shown to
traitors.
*********Subspace Static Week 14 Year 197 - 3rd April 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
The combined forces of the Frontier Exploration and Trade and the Imperial
Services struck again at the Hive Home World pounding the colony in an
attempt to make them submit. This was not achieved and in a daring move the
Flagritz answered their pleas of assistance and accepted custody of the
colony and the wrath of the Empire that went with it. This move may prove
either a faux pas of unparalleled poor judgement or spell doom for the
Empires hold on the Capellan Periphery, only time will tell.
*********Boarding Action*********
The Brotherhood successfully boarded the Allonen previously mentioned in
subspace. The capture and successful boarding of a ship recently attacked by
pirates is possibly a precedent. A testimony to swift and skilled action.
Not far away from this, a Dewiek ship was also successfully boarded after
illegally landing in a Brotherhood colony. As to the intentions of the
captain, it may have been nothing more than not noticing the hiport to a
desperate attempt to set up an agent. The truth may never be known. A
lesson, find out whether the colony you want to trade with has a hiport
before trying to land there. This will prevent the onerous task of asking
for your ship back should the colony board her.
*********Subspace Static Week 13 Year 197 - 27th March 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
The Imperial forces consisting of the IMP and the FET continued the
bombardment of the Hive Home World during this week. the minimal defence put
forward by the Hive was swept away in a hail of photon fire . Down on the
ground, task forces controlled by the FET daringly recaptured the Tsushima,
this being the ship that was boarded by the Hive last week. On top of this
they also captured one of the Hive vessels using a similar tactic to the one
that went against them last week, this being the drawing off of the defence
using a large ground force while smaller skirmish groups assaulted the
ships. the leading party, ahad's Angels proved victorious in the land
struggle.
********Space Battle*********
During the RIP foray into Confederate space last week, the pirates captured
a Brotherhood Battleship. This obviously hellish act forced prompt action by
the BHD. launching small vessels and stationing them in strategic locations
around the site of the battle, they hoped to stall the fleet as it fled the
scene of conflict. The chances of pulling off such a stunt was one in
thousands, but surprisingly enough it actually worked. They really must have
prayed hard because this can only really be attributed to the hand of the
True One (and maybe a little planning, credit where credit is due). Later
that week a task force was sent around the location of the outrunning ships.
This force was augmented by the Detinus republic (ever outspoken against the
crimes perpetrated by the pirates) and together they gave the RIP a toughly
good thrashing even turning their guns on a pirate ship that turned up to
derelict and capture the sentry that waylaid the Battleship in the first
place. This means that the BHD stand a good chance of rescuing the
Battleship that they lost in the first place.
********Other News*********
System Sensor Arrays
The debate continues with very reasonable arguments for and against them
being voiced by all parties. these cover the wide range of topics such as
preventing covert operations and extended manoeuvres within enemy territory
to at least giving some security to those frontier colonies as well as
keeping an eye on enemy as well as friendly movement. The jury are still out
I'm afraid. I purpose this, I will let each affiliation run one System
Sensor Array in a suitable colony of their chose, except for colonies in the
Yank, Capella and Darkfold systems, for the month of May (two printouts).
There will be no construction cost, nor power cost, nor charge. At the end
of the period the complexes will be removed and this will give the
Affiliations a first hand view of what is recited and the value of it. In
case anyone is wondering, the Darkfold, Capella and Yank systems have been
exempted from this trial just in case it is decided that the Arrays are no
to be included in the game.
*********Subspace Static Week 12 Year 197 - 20th March 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
Little can beat the splendour of a massed battle fleet going to war, except
possibly the same fleet returning intact. This week the combined powers of
the Imperial Services and the Frontier Patrol Group of the FET waged war on
the Hive Home World. Three wings, two small groups led by the FET Vice
Admiral Harcourt and the IMP Rear Admiral Cezton met up with the main task
force commanded by IMP Vice Admiral Lord Roderick Blaine of the MacArther
after destroying signal ships on the fringes of the system. The main task
force punched a hole though the minimal space defences and led the attack on
the home world. The delay in making it to orbit meant that the smaller FET
colony on the planet was destroyed before any aid could reach it. The
combined fire power of the force was in excess of 280,000 destroying much of
the resistance in the opening barrage.
*********Land Battle*********
Not everything went smooth for the ground pounders though as battalions of
Hive soldiers left the Hive colony in order to harry the FET landing
parties. A diversionary tactic was set up in which attempted boarding action
was prevented by the aid of the FET ground party Ahad's Angels.
Unfortunately while this battle was being waged, another of the FET troop
carriers was successfully boarded. As the Hive cannot fly such craft, it is
assumed they intend to do irreparable damage to it before it can be
recaptured.
*********Boarding Action*********
After the dereliction of a pirate ship last week, the AFT successfully
boarded it this week with only the loss of a few soldiers during the
offensive. They are now the proud owners of a predator.
********Space Battle*********
Pirate forces made forages into both Capellan and the Darkfold peripheries.
On the Darkfold side a war band of half a dozen fighting ships attacked the
Brotherhood Battleship Allonan (built exclusively by the CNF). The battle
raged for some time with both sides taking damage but the final outcome left
the Allonan without crew and the Pirate boarding successfully captured her.
The IMP were luckier in that only a single vessel assaulted Courier caspian
Sea. the result here were a stand off.
********Other News*********
System Sensor arrays - typo
There has been much discussion on the nature of these devices, but before I
write a synopsis of the current feelings I have to admit of a mistake that I
made during the original description of them. I wrote that they require 100
ICM's to build. This is wrong, in fact they need 500, a staggering
20,000mu's worth, making the hubble space telescope look like a pair of
opera glasses. This may or may not have altered some peoples views of the
complex so I will hold before writing further on peoples' opinions.
*********Subspace Static Week 11 Year 197 - 13th March 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
A suprising turn of events this week. The launch of the AFT warfleet proved
its worth, disabling two RIP ships during its maiden voyage. To all
appearances the AFT have begun to safe guard trade routes to danger zones.
*********Land Battle*********
In recent weeks, escalation of Hive activity activity appears to have turned
the Empire's head. Luckily for the FET, a convoy carrying ground forces to
reach the surface of the Hive home world after it successfully evaded Hive
forces blockading the planet. Minimal damage to the cargo meant that vital
supplies reached their destination enabling the Hive land forces to be
successfully repelled.
********Other News*********
Email
Problems with the email has led to a few turns being run late. Sorry for the
inconvenience. The matter has now been resolved.
*********Subspace Static Week 10 Year 197 - 6th March 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
The war over Arachnid continues, with the Brotherhood going to their usual
fanatical extremes (a God given right they hold and swear by), driving the
RIP pirates before them like chaff. the rout of the pirates from this
location though may have may have been more of a tactical withdrawal, as
they retaliated two precision strikes, one in another location within
Arachnid, the second deep within the Darkfold periphery. They chose their
targets well, managing to capture three ships in total without suffering a
single hit!!! this can only mean attacks along a trade route. A lesson for
all. the affiliation that suffered the most were the Detinus republic. Among
their casualties were two Tempest class ships, the unfortunately named Lady
Luck and the mis named Bellicose both of which were subsequently boarded. A
third ship was destroyed after multiple volleys of photon fire. within the
Arachnid system, the AFT lost the Free Trader Elysian Gull, but not without
a bloody struggle in the final boarding. It is believed that the captain
Commodore Krin Nostrin of AFT was captured and is at present unharmed being
held prisoner on the RIP vessel.
********Other News*********
System Sensor Arrays
They have been programmed, but opinions will determine if they are to be
included in the game.
What are they?
They are colony complexes that scan ALL ships when they enter the system and
when they leave the system by detecting the subspace disturbance generated
by the jump engines, the opening of a wormhole or the activation of a
stargate, but can not differentiate between these. The information available
will be the ship name, affiliation, position number, space square of entry
or exit, whether it entered or left the system and the week in which the
event occurred.
when do they generate the report?
The report is generated for all sensors arrays bi-weekly with all reports
being printed at the same time.
What are the benefits?
From conversations with players, all have stated that the arrays allow
governors to see patterns forming showing trade routes and potential places
for trouble as well as keeping an eye on the system preventing long term
build up of forces. security of a system is tenuous at best, but now this
allows a governor to maintain just a little more certainty that the ravening
hoards are not amassing a stones throw away. A more subtle benefit is when a
number of systems have one and the governors are in communication, as this
may show movements of fleets or the gathering of forces over extended
periods of time, or if you know where a fleet is, you also know where a
fleet isn't. Lastly, posting ships becomes a dame site easier.
What are the drawbacks?
Building and running them as well as misinformation. A colony needs a hiport
before construction of a system array can go ahead. To build one requires
100 ICM's. In order to power up the sensor array requires 3000 power (this
is removed at the time of printing for convenience). Also as this is not
tied to the print out frequency of the colony a nominal fee of one English
pound has had to be imposed (charged at time of printing) but the governor
has the option of switching the sensor array on or off at their convenience.
Loss of the hiport for any reason will result in the destruction of sensor
array (obviously, if your colony has built two hiports, both will have to be
destroyed first). If the idea proves popular with players, then I will
publish the complex construction order and the activation order.
*********Subspace Static Week 9 Year 197 - 27th February 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
Pirate assault
The RIP are showing a great interest in the Arachnid system with yet another
attack on the BHD this week. Could it be that weakly armed exploration ships
are more than a little tempting? The skirmish left nobody with the upper
hand so it is likely that next week will prove critical.
Flagritz Strike Back
The FGZ brought the combined fire power of three base ships and a colony to
bear on a CNF vessel. The battle was close, with the CNF Yacht Venture
lasting 0.0000025 seconds before being blasted into a billion atoms. Let
that be a lesson to the Confederacy, all yachts will be treated in like
fashion if they stray into Flagritz territory.
Hostile Natives
News is out that the DTR suffered the loss of yet another vessel to hostile
aliens in the Arachnid system.
*********Land Battle*********
The bombing campaign took a turn this week, with a full scale commitment by
the Dewiek against their unknown enemies. It is believed that it was a
staggering success resulting in the rout of the foe. The enemy is no longer
around for comment.
********Other News*********
Message from the Confederate Consul With Effect from Week 10
The Dominion is denied access to the Darkfold periphery under threat of
posting.
The Falconians are granted access to the Darkfold periphery for use of the
wormhole only.
Due to foreign policy, the FET are denied access to the Wormhole at the
London side.
The CNF has opened the Darkfold periphery to the Clans for peaceful trading.
A more detailed account of these statements will appear in the IGN but if
these new policies will adversely effect you then for more information,
contact the Confederate Consul or your Supervisor.
GM Note - The original treaties were created by players not the GM,
therefore the changes reflect the continuing progression of the game and are
not the result of GM intervention.
*********Subspace Static Week 8 Year 197 - 20th February 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
CNF Assault
Following an orbital bombardment, minimal ground forces deployed by the CNF
established control of a RIP colony deep within the Darkfold periphery.
*********Land Battle*********
Numerous minor scuffles are breaking out though the peripheries mostly for
violation of territory. These have accounted for only a trivial number of
deaths. The ramifications of these events may prove of more interest in the
future.
********Other News*********
Late Turns
As some of you may be aware, the GM received a good kicking by the flu
virus... and combined with the email problems, some turns may have been
delayed. It should now be business as usual though. Sorry for the
inconvenience.
Thrust movement
When moving around a star system, please, take time to look at the system
map. There has been a growing number of turns that run movement directly
into stars of into space squares that do not exist. Remember that any space
square that has a star or nebula in any part of it can not be traversed. Up
till now I have been lenient and have attempted to manoeuvre the ship around
it, but as the numbers are increasing I will have to start charging the
official 10 TU's as it means looking up the system and working out the
movement. 30 seconds extra designing your orders can save as much as 20 TU's
(more if you miss that jump).
*********Subspace Static Week 7 Year 197 - 13th February 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
Arachnid Awakens
Confirmation that the DTR fled angered aliens after a failed bid to win
friendship. Luckily only there pride was damaged. This follows a series of
events in which they lost captains to lumps of goo and recon parties to
planetary defences. Despite this they continue, resolute that the mysteries
of the history of Darkfold are there to those who know where to look.
Death Sentence
Does the Imperial service consider it illegal for a chartered affiliation to
order it's troops to commit suicide? This tragic turn of events occurred
when the FET commanded the loyal crew of a surveying ship to engage the Hive
head quarters. Does the Viceroy frown on the waste of human life?
*********Land Battle*********
Dewiek Bombing Campaign
Further casualties continue to roll in as the assault reaches it's third
week with no end in sight. The size of the force facing the Dewiek is
unknown but losses on both side appear to be equal. Once again the enemy has
made no statement.
********Other News*********
The Affiliation Book
Please keep those discs and information sheets on your affiliations rolling
in. If your affiliation has designed a logo please include a .bmp or
something of it as this could be used as a back print.
Thanks.
*********Subspace Static Week 6 Year 197 - 6th February 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
Clan Retaliation
With the odd reported at three to one, including a Grizzly, the surprising
outcome of the vengeance strike against the humans that attacked their
exploration craft resulted in nobody being derelicted.
*********Land Battle*********
Dewiek Assault
This week sees the start of what appears to be a bombing campaign against
their as yet unknown enemies. Once again the victims are remaining quiet.
********Other News*********
FET Embarrassment
A controversial decision has been made by the Space Defence commissioner for
the FET, to place the representatives of the Falcon Corporation during the
recent Francoise Incident on probation. The charge is incompetence in the
line of duty, and possible cowardice. The head of the Falcon Corporation,
recently appointed Executive PD of the FET has as yet not made an official
statement. It is refreshing to see that they stick to the policy "No Free
Ride"
*********Subspace Static Week 5 Year 197 - 30th January 1997*********
*********Boarding Action*********
Rebel Revenge
Following on from last week, the Imperial Task force that rescued the Fal
Dara performed a tactical withdrawal in good time to avoid the massed fleet
of the Confederacy comprising of the feared Battleship and the yet to be
tested in combat DTR Nebulon (better luck next time guys). The IMP Lysander,
the vessel commanded by the late Sir Henry Morgan was abandoned after rescue
attempts proved futile in the face of the enemy. It has since fallen into
the hands of the psychotic Brotherhood (amen to that).
********Space Battle*********
Skirmish within the Cluster
A Clan ship ran afoul of humans suffering multiple strikes to the engines.
Singed fur all around. it is believed that the captain has lived and is
requesting aid.
*********Boarding Action*********
Yet another human vessel falls to the Hive. These aliens are not messing
around.
*********Land Battle*********
Having identified an IND colony as RIP controlled, the DTR moved in and took
possession without suffering any losses.
********Other News*********
Orbital Assaults
The consensus is that orbital assaults should be able to skip all the rounds
of combat preceding short range. This makes startroopers excellent as shock
forces. The land battle program has been upgraded to take this into account.
Affiliation Booklet
Surprisingly enough, I am actually up to date with the progress of this
useful journal. I am now waiting for the recruitment letters for some
affiliations. If you send them in on a PC disk (just in text form), it will
make my job a lot easier and faster.
Colony Masses
In the past there has been a small discrepancy between the size of a colony
as confirmed by the weekly maintenenance and the colony printout. The weekly
maintenance being much more accurate on account of produced goods. This has
lead to the collapse of hiports or the temporary closure of shipyards which
in turn has baffled players. I will alter the print routine and the layout
of the colony printout to read "Colony Manufactured Mass" This being much
more useful as all those thousands of mu's of power does nothing for the
size of the colony anyway.
*********Subspace Static Week 4 Year 197 - 23th January 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
The Mailed Fist of the Emperor Strikes Deep into Darkfold
Deep into Confederate space a lone cruiser carrying out 'routine planetary
surveys' was waylaid by the Brotherhood. Sending a distress signal to the
Empire explaining how he had cleverly discovered the location of the BHD
Battleship Infrared, the IMP Patrol Commissioner rerouted a task force
bolstered by the FET's Rapid Response Wing. Meanwhile back in Darkfold, the
CNF also passed though the area and spotted the IMP Fak Dara and as always
responded with what could only be described as deadly force. It is assumed
that they expected the Empire to escalate the situation. The assumption was
correct only the expectation was far below the reality. Over a dozen Ship o'
the Lines descended outgunning and outnumbering the Confederate force. The
first engagement proved too much for many of the ships and some fled before
firing a single shot including the only representatives of the FET corporate
group Falcon (who apparently have just been voted to take control of the FET
Affiliation!). The victory went to the Imperials but the day was not without
its mourning as it is believed that Rear Admiral Sir Henry Morgan fell. The
rebels put up a valiant show of defiance led by Rear Admiral Chleomedes
Herroni who fell in the final stand. Both will be surely missed.
Confederate Reinforce Border Policy
Having fled the larger conflict detailed above, the CNF Enforcer carried out
her secondary mission of routine border patrol during which the scattered
remains of the task force saw to the destruction of the SMS Indiaman
Harlequin II. Leaks from the SMS Company Commander's office rumour that the
vessel was on a mercy mission delivering much needed supplies to the
Brotherhood, but then they would say that?
*********Land Battle*********
Dewiek Elder Nation Retreat
Having suffered defeat against an unknown enemy the assault squad retreated
to lick their wounds and discuss the terrible damage inflicted by the enemy
as the sides closed in for the melee. As has been the case in the past the
enemy has not passed any comments.
*********Subspace Static Week 3 Year 197 - 16th January 1997*********
********Other News*********
Land Battles
The question was raised regarding Startroopers and jump training. The issue
is whether Startroopers (144) need Battle Armour (115) in order to attack
using jump training. The conclusion drawn is that they do not as their power
armour is designed for just such a purpose, hence is not lost during the
action. Another question raised is that if a ground party attacked by
orbital assault (i.e. the party has full jump training and only contains
troops and Battle Armour) would there still be the Air Combat, Anti-aircraft
and Bombing phases of the battle. The sensible answer would have to be no.
The first round would be Long Range Fire then the combat would continue as
normal. I will be carrying out extensive play testing and program
modifications in order to make sure this works and before it becomes a part
of the game and will keep you informed as to the updated program.
*********Subspace Static Week 2 Year 197 - 9th January 1997*********
********Space Battle*********
A squadron of the Imperial War Fleet was attacked this week, although
attacked is a poor account, a more appropriate description of the encounter
would have been, a squadron of the IMP War Fleet did a little target
practice. The victim was a lone RIP surveyor on a pleasure cruise though the
orbits of various worlds.
********Other News*********
Message from the DTR concerning colonies in the Darkfold Periphery.
Unless your affiliation has home base status, then under Confederate Law all
colonies MUST be registered with the Confederacy. Failure to have a colony
licence will result in your colony being posted and attacked. Licenses can
be obtained from the Prelate; further details in the following IGN.
*********Subspace Static Week 1 Year 197 - 2nd January 1997*********
********Other News*********
SMS Mines - New Colony Order
When sending these to outposts substitute TS for TO. The Tech Manuel has
been appropriately updated.
Arcologies - New Colony Complex
These can only be built by class 9 colonies and above. Their purpose is to
produce goods and generate wealth for the colony. The maximum number that
can be built is equal to the colony starport class. They require 50
Industrial Construction Modules to build each but prove to be a sound
investment.
