*********Subspace Static Week 26 Year 199 - 1st July 1999******************
*********Space Battle*********
With scattered fights all over the place, ship and colonies all suffer damage. The RIP once again have been hit, losing yet another ship and taking heavy damage on another. The continued purge of the pirate scum is going well, and RIP resistance seems slight. Do they have some thing up there sleeves?
The IMP have finally plucked up the courage to take the CIA on the ground instead of the orbital battery they have been previously
*********My Mistake*********
This week everyone has received the political position printout because I made a mistake and printed them all (I only wanted one). Those of you who have been charged your money has been refunded already.
*********Subspace Static Week 25 Year 199 - 24th June 1999******************
All over the system thing seem to have gone quite, as Captains lick there wounds and those who suffered none collect there winning's.
All over the system IND colones are waiting for the DTR to play there next card and fear that they will be the next target. A defensive posture is assumed by many as they increase the forces.
Continued research into the culprits of the global extermination continue. Will the culprit be found. Who ever was behind the act is a major war criminal. The complete extermination of an entire race on a global scale is indeed a horrendous act of injustice.
*********Hello From Me*********
As most of you should know by now Mica is now on his holiday leave. Yes I hear you all cry "ARGGHHH". This mean's I will be running the whole game, So please if there are any mistake, be kind to me. I will try my upmost to keep things running smoothly while Mica is away. And will sort out any problems asap.
So you have all been warned!
*********Subspace Static Week 24 Year 199 - 17th June 1999******************
*********Battle*********
Liberation
The wrath of the DTR against the purveyors of slaves and human misery was hurled against the colony IND Opportunity. A fleet consisting of many Battleships and Nebulons stormed the defences
of this colony, smashing aside years of development and military hardware. When the smoke cleared, a ground force of titanic magnificence rolled over the battered remains. The freedom of the slaves was inevitable, those that survived the orbital bombardment that is. The total damage is not yet known, but it is thought that the DTR have acquired a considerable assets although those that survived will be counting the terrible cost of liberation for years to come.
RIP Counter
Stumbling on a lone RIP Predator, the AFT quickly called for back up. Those that finally turned up discovered much to their dismay that the RIP had the same idea. The result was a bloody conflict that could have turned easily ended in the RIP's favour but luckily for the AFT ended in a stale mate. It is
presumed that the RIP will now flee to lick their wounds.
*********Subspace Static Week 23 Year 199 - 10th June Year 1999*********
*********Space Battle*********
A major offensive against the Flagritz was launched this week in an attempt to drive them from a neutral system. The location of this system has remained a closely guarded secret. Not only was no less than two baseships destroyed but a series of small colonies were smashed and captured. More information is eagerly awaited but does not appear to be forth coming from the Dominion. As to why they assaulted the Flagritz, now that peace has been so openly accepted is uncertain, but it is suspected that the Dominion have developed a thirst for power and territory.
Time change as this week witnessed a joint assault on the RIP by the DTR and the CNF. The attack was against the RIP Viper Squadron, although it appears that some of the RIP ships slipped away before the attack began those that stayed were destroyed.
*********Other News*********
GM Holiday
Yep it's that time again. This time the holiday is out of my control and I will be dragged away kicking and screaming for an irreverent 3 weeks, bloody hell. While Danny is learning fast, there are still a great many special actions that he will find difficult to process, so if possible save them until I return. I shall be away for weeks 25, 26 and 27. On a positive note, I will be in email contact with the office so if anything urgent crops up, I will be able to advise.
*********Subspace Static Week 22 Year 199 - 3rd June 1999*********
*********Space Battle*********
Yet another FET Pioneer class merchant ship was ripped off by the pirates. It is reputed that their lasted bolt hole is so full of exFET ships that it would take them the best part of year to strip them for hulls.
*********Ground Assault*********
DNA Defy Kastorians
Despite warnings from the Kastorian government, the DNA have earned themselves a banning from the Yank and Skord system for their assault in the Flagritz colony on Mobile Bay. While air time is rarely given to the aggessor's point of view, it appears the attack was to liberate the DNA colonists held thrall by the FGZ. They further feared that these DNA citizens would end up genetic abominations like those of Retreat.
IMP Dig Swimming Pools
Using only the very pinnacle of computer aided targeting, the Imperial Services in all its splendour led a fearsome assault on a back waters planet. Raining death from above they pounded locations reputedly the current hideout of rebel forces. They also pummeled a number of completely unrelated sites just for good measure. To quote Imperial Viceroy Simms, 'There is method in my madness.' There is always a need for bloody great hole in the middle of nowhere?
Even though the Imperial Services can once again be criticized for this rather cowardly way they attacked rebel forces, it has to be said that the method was rather effective.
*********Subspace Static Week 21 Year 199 - 27th May 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
This week appears to have been death to weenies. Small scout ships have been used by both the Empire and the Confederacy to perfect the art of suicide. First prize though must to go to the
BHD who were more than content to throw a yacht against one of the Empire's most powerful colonies.
It would appear that the RIP have started to pick on aliens. The successful capture of a Grizzly will be a serious blow to the Clans personal honour
*********Ground Battles*********
Ground battles appear to have gone in favour of the Imperial Services. After many weeks of constant bombardments they have finally ground every man women and child into the dust. Storming
the remains of the Brotherhood colony found the bodies of over a thousand martyrs.
Numerous other scuffles between ground parties ended with the capture of scientists and various planetary exploration equipment. You always have to be vigilant, a mod of tripod wielding
biochemists is a serious threat to any colony.
*********Subspace Static Week 20 Year 199 - 20th May Year 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
Piratical Activities have continued this week with the seizure of an FET Behemoth. The vessel found in the middle of nowhere was a sitting duck for the pair of RIP vessels. The RIP were not so lucky with the yacht they successfully took of the CIA last week. A suitably impressive force arrived and cut of escape before grinding the small vessel into atoms.
The CIA colony that sprung up on the same planet as a major Imperial base was quickly destroyed by overwhelming firepower. The purpose of the colony was not certain, possibly as a cover for a more important mission somewhere else?
*********Ground Battles*********
A small ball of worthless rock at the back end of the peripheries has suddenly become a hot spot of activity. The CNF have launched a major offensive against imperial forces situated on the planet. The IMP Caspian Sea was seized during a raid and the captain of the ship, a Rear Admiral taken hostage. Defending imperial troops were scattered and destroyed prior to the ship being boarded. Even though the nature of the excitement is uncertain, it is rumoured that Samuel, high lord of the Confederacy has taken an interest.
*********Subspace Static Week 19 Year 199 - 13th May 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
Honest Ted Dies (again?)
The AFT super carrier True Sky came under heavy fire from a determined fleet of RIP vessels. All the time it looked as though the sterling efforts of Honest Ted the ex Master Trader failed to shake the RIP. The only bizarre aspect of this was that the True Sky actually left the scene as the RIP were arriving, dropped of some cargo then broke the first rule of navigation, never plot a course that doubles back on itself. In fact Honest Ted was heard agreeing with Gabriel, the Pirate King in a recent parley (Bath) that it is impossible to lose a ship to the RIP if the captain knew what he was
doing.
The AFT were not the only victims of the RIP, a pair of vessels slugged their way through Confederate space derelicting two CIA tempests that had apparently been abandoned in the middle of a trade run. A tight schedule may well have resulted in the cargo never reaching the destination.
*********Ground Battles*********
Rumours of a Confederate force deep in the Capellan periphery are being heard around space bars. The story has it that a few troops and a single ground fighter made a daring strike against the Imperial crack startroopers. Maybe the Confederacy should station some of these troops on their ships to fend of the RIP.
The Imperial Services on the other hand have continued their bombardment of the Brotherhood colony also in the Capellan periphery. Tales of bombing civilian targets are beginning to be mentioned as they do not appear to be any closer to capturing it and after so many weeks without a counter strike all that all military targets must have been destroyed.
*********Subspace Static Week 18 Year 199 - 6th May 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
Best Laid Plans
After hours in the council chamber the DTR opted for a cunning strategy to capture a RIP vessel. This was to lead two squadrons into the known location of the RIP. Should only one vessel be present only one squad would open fire using ion cannon to take the ship intact. Should more vessels be present, the both squadrons open fire. Brilliant and fool proof except for one snag, the CNF turned up and destroyed the lone RIP craft right under the very noses of the DTR.
All was not lost though as the second DTR squadron preceded into the orbit of Tyburn and laid waste to the remnants of the RIP colonies situated on this world.
Further afield, the RIP were already taking revenge on the CNF for the loss of their ship. An unescorted Tempest class merchant ship was successfully derelicted then boarded.
It would appear the the DEN have finally laid to rest the ghost of the Hexamon with the Acrux system.
*********Ground Battles*********
Best Laid Plans II
Imagine the surprise of the CNF ground forces when, after weeks of careful preparation to ensure successful capture of the remnants of the RIP colonies located on Tyburn, a bloody great DTR fleet entered orbit and pounded the whole lot into dust. The timing couldn't have been worse, just moments before they moved in for the final assault.
Poetic justice?
*********Subspace Static Week 17 Year 199 - 29th April 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
The pirates came under the hammer of revenge. The joint forces of the Confederacy smashed a lone RIP Nemesis. The attack was short and brutal with death being near instantaneous.
The Detinus Republic attempted a little more subtlety which unfortunately did not pay off as expected. The attack was on the recently lost Lugger and a Predator. While destroying the escorting Predator, the ships held off from firing on the Lugger allowing it to leave virtually unmolested.
*********Ground Assaults*********
The Dewiek have once again launched a major offensive within the Acrux periphery. They are now only a short distance away from destroying the remnants of the Hexamon.
Even hidden on a world, it would appear that the RIP cannot escape the reach of the new Confederate Prelate. A small team successfully boarded a freighter hiding somewhere in the deserts of a planet in Solo.
*********Other News*********
GM Error
It has come to light that an Independent was miss-flagged as belonging to the CIA. This ground party was attacked by the Imperial Services last week deep in IMP space. The CIA were in no way responsible for this.
Bath Pubmeet
This is just a short message letting all interested parties (both of you), that Mica will be attending the pubmeet on both the 8th and 9th May at the Saracen's Head. Hope you can make it (all beer donations and bribes gratefully accepted).
*********Subspace Static Week 16 Year 199 - 22nd April 1999*********
*********Battles*********
The Raiders of the Interstellar Peripheries (RIP) made themselves felt again. Traders were becoming unconcerned about the threat of the RIP much to their chagrin. A number of freighters including a Lugger were captured by the RIP from the DTR and FET. A CIA runner class ran before a hail of ion canon fire narrowly avoiding a similar fate.
The Imperial Services are still battling to capture the Brotherhood colony deep within their space still without much success. One another world where ancient alien terraforming machinery has ground to a halt the Imperials have managed to destroy a small group of CIA ground forces. Transmissions recorded swear that the CIA were there on request to put their superior planetology skills to use in an attempt to fix the problem.
*********Subspace Static Week 15 Year 199 - 15th April 1999*********
*********Battles*********
It would seem that the Imperial Services are becoming serious about their claims to police Imperial Space. Fleets of Imperial warships as well as ground forces made a concerted effort to weed out enemies of the Throne. While they only managed to destroy a few cygnets and annoy colony governors it is still early days.
Far away at the other end of the Peripheries the Dewiek Elder Nation strengthen their claim to Acrux with yet another determined attack on the last bastions of the Hexamon. With bolstering forces apparently arriving daily it now seems merely a matter of time before the last vestiges of the Hexamon are expelled from the peripheries.
*********Other News*********
Start Up Ships
As start up ships now cost 30,000 stellars every time, requests for new ships are only accepted from positions that will be paying for them. This generally means the PD, but need not if the player has the 30,000 stellars on one of their positions. As the IND do not have political positions, they have to find the stellars themselves. In the latter case always issue the position that will be donating the stellars and yes, you do have to own this position.
NB. this has no bearing on building ships in your ship yards.
Note from the GM - The reason for introducing the above is emphasize the importance of each ship, even scouts. Up until now they have been used as suicide machines, magical armadas and disposable taxis.
Order in Council by the Imperial Viceroy
The planet Dogleg at SS357 in the Capellan (1) system has an outbreak of Alien Plague. The Colonies of Jax (2990) and Tortuga (4734) hereby placed under quarantine until further notice in accordance with Imperial Law Section 5. All interactions via starport or hiport with the infected colonies are banned until the quarantine is lifted. Any ships that have interacted with these colonies since Week 11/199 should check for plague or unknown illness on board.
*********Subspace Static Week 14 Year 199 - 8th April 1999*********
*********Battles*********
Having discovered a RIP scout, back up of an Imperial Ship of the Line was sent as support. Unfortunately this apparently played into the hands of the RIP. The Imperial forces remained outnumbered and were quickly derelicted and are now the prize possessions of the RIP.
Further ground assaults have shook the Acrux system as the Dewiek Elder Nation wage their hostilities against the Hexamon. A second colony fell to the machinations of the DEN.
*********Subspace Static Week 13 Year 199 - 1st April 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
The Dewiek have again raised the standards in Acrux. Mounting three independent assaults on Hexamon controlled colonies, the were only able to capture one. This may have been nothing more than testing the waters with more intensive action to follow.
*********Other News*********
Pub Meet - Saracens Head, Bath 8/9th May.
Starts 2pm As this is primarily a BSE pub meet, it is an ideal opportunity to meet other players and swap data. Can't leave out getting trollied on beer and attempting to pull the locals (as if). For more information contact Emma Bethal (71c Noth Road, Combe Down, Bath BA2 5DF) for a map and any other help.
Directions:- Find the Abbey in the centre of Bath. On one side is a road, follow this towards the traffic lights and Guild Hall. Proceed straight on past the Podium and Saracens Head is just past Waitrose on opposite side of road. If you reach the Hilton Hotel you have gone too far.
Spring Clean
This is the list of the changes that will be implemented on week 15 year 199. The purpose of these changes is to allow affiliations to pursue a more independent role within the game. New players needn't worry about these changes as they primarily effect the political aspects of the game.
Internal/External -> Less dereliction, more intensive battles.
The current external damage ratios will become the new internal damage ratios, while the external damage ratios will be 80% to hulls, 20% to internal items.
Colony Targeting -> Colony priority applies also to larger colonies.
Ships that are targeting colonies as a priority have increased chance of targeting the largest.
System Ownership -> Systems have Capital Colony.
Owners can tax other colonies. Owners can post any positions in system at will. Any colony of any class can claim a system. No time restrictions. Obviously prior claims have to be eliminated first. A ship jumping into the system will be notified of the owning affiliation and the capital colony. Taxing is done by the PD and is set between 0 and 30,000s per month per colony class.
New orders:- Political Order SX (System) (Tax Rate).
Initial settings for systems is 0 tax rate.
Colony Order PT (0-1) - not pay tax, pay tax
Initial settings for colonies is 0 (refuse to pay tax).
PD's will only get a list of the colonies that pay the tax, it is up to the owning affiliation to search the system for tax dodgers.
Posting -> Any position can be posted by PD's at 'whim'.
If 'whim' posting the cost is 100 stellars per hull or 30,000 stellars per class. Normal postings are unchanged and do not incur the 'whim' charge. These can be for trespassing etc. Ground parties can be posted for free at any time.
LoM -> These are issued by PD's to ships.
The cost is 1,000 stellars each. Ships can attack posted positions if appropriate LoM carried or within appropriate affiliation. Ships cannot be supported if attacking LoM posted posted position. e.g. FET ships cannot support other FET positions if they are attacking an IMP posting via use of LoM's. Only 1 LoM can be carried at any time.
Support is possible of own affiliation and that of the LoM. These can be removed by the captain and the PD using budget orders. Ships can only defend their own AFF and that of the LoM (see note above on chain support). Ships can still defend and support their own affiliations, it is only the interaction with other affiliations that is restricted.
The reason for the introduction of LoM's is that it reduces the level of confusion with respect to who is attacking who and supported by who within large battles. Any position can still carry all RIP on their enemy lists but by the same token, the RIP can still carry any affiliation on their enemy lists.
Monthly Maintenance ->
Payment on outstanding LoM's and postings is paid at rates of 100 stellars per LoM, 1 stellar per hull and 10,000 stellars per class. Again ground parties are ignored for this. Also the fee is applied to all positions on the posted list irrespective of how they arrived on this list. The idea is to promote action between the affiliations. Negotiations or brute force are both legitimate options.
Scanning ->
Ships carrying LoM's will be shown as carrying LoM's when scanned, but not the affiliation they are working for.
Colonies ->
Below class 4 a colony can only defend and carry starport enemy lists. At level 4 it can support. At level 5 and after 6 months since initial construction, it can carry enemy lists. While a new colony could be thrown up to class five, it still needs to endure 6 months before being able to carry enemy lists. The reasoning behind the above is the promotion of stability within systems and ongoing commitment to colonies rather than exploitation of loop holes.
Ground Parties ->
These can carry any enemy lists that they want. Ground parties can attack anyone. If a colony governor has not taken advantage of the massive bonuses that they receive it is likely that a ground party will come knocking. This will also encourage ground assaults on colonies as it negates the need to post the colony at exorbitant costs.
Blockades ->
Not possible in space as only colonies can add entire affiliations to their enemy lists. (NB considering Space Mine Fields). Please do not make any enquiries into Space Mine Fields as they are only in the consideration stage.
Wars ->
All rules on war will be abandoned. There will be no need for them with the flexible system proposed above. Any personal problems with other positions in the game will be meted out by posting the offending position. This will allow grudges to continue forever with no GM interference. Wars have never proved to be truly successful as they require an inappropriate amount of GM intervention. While GM's decisions are generally fair, as player's generally do not have the full facts, they can appear biased. Thus any move that exempts the GM must be favoured.
IND's ->
IND ships can never be defended or supported by other ships as they cannot issue LoM's. Basically speaking, 'nice' INDs are actually part of the AFT, which by its very definition is formed from Free Traders. Those that want no ties, have no support!
Ship start up ->
Only a PD can ask for a ship start up. The PD will also nominate a player to whom the ship will be issued. This will cost 30,000s. IND's must pay for any start up ship from any of their existing ships or colonies. This does not effect ship building, this can be done at any time at capable colonies and does not cost stellars.
*********Subspace Static Week 12 Year 199 - 25th March 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
Following the cessation in hostilities between the Flagritz and humanity in general, the Dominion have taken to attacking the Pirates. An assault on a RIP merchant vessel gave then a taste of their own medicine.
*********Other News*********
Could affiliation PD's send a list of the systems they have claimed and the government on whose behalf they are claimed. This will prevent unforeseen confrontations arising in week 15. This is in preparation for the formalization of system claims and a number of other aspects that are designed to increase inter-affiliation diplomacy and conflict.
*********Subspace Static Week 11 Year 199 - 18th March 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
The Dominion had a short and ineffective brush with the RIP. Both sides left virtually intact. The same saga was played in another area of space, this time between the RIP and an IND Indiaman.
*********Other News*********
CNN Broadcast
By order of the Supreme Commander Jordan G Roswell, a number of of CNF markets have been eliminated for evaluation purposes. Please contact colony lords and governors to check before purchasing in order to avoid disappointment.
Flagritz Cease Fire Update
The politicians are still hard at work attempting to diffuse the mutual hostilities between the Flagritz and the greater part of the humanity in the Peripheries. Finalization of the peace agreement and withdrawal from the Capellan Periphery is believed to be near at hand.
*********Subspace Static Week 10 Year 199 - 11th March 1999*********
*********Other News*********
Peace
A strangely peaceful week this week. The ceasefire between the Flagritz and the Imperial Empires appears to be holding at least for the moment. Rumours of a withdrawal from Empire space may yet be premature as may a lasting peace.
New Order
SCOUT OUTPOST 40TU'S
Following the inclusion of outpost security a few weeks back, the corresponding scouting action has now been programmed. A 40TU Budget Action will allow a ground party or ship to discover the owner of the outpost. If the scouting position has guerilla training, then more information on the outpost will also be gathered depending on the amount of guerrilla training. The action MUST be carried out at the location of the outpost.
*********Subspace Static Week 9 Year 199 - 4th March 1999*********
*********Battles*********
An uneasy peace has begun following the recent assault and subsequent capture of the Flagritz head quarters is Solo.
Skirmishes between Flagritz and Empire factions are only the grumbles in the aftermath.
*********Other News*********
Message from the Frontier Exploration and Trade (FET)
Following the recent and devastating use of chemical weapons of innocent Imperial civilians, the FET are temporarily banning all IND's from worlds containing their colonies. Independent traders should contact the appropriate FET colony governor before any attempt to enter orbit (or better still join a reputable affiliation). Outpost Security (item 179)
Colony governors can now send outpost security modules along RTS links to outposts. The order to use is as follows:-
OS (Outpost #) (QTY). All the details of outpost security are in the tech manual.
*********Subspace Static Week 8 Year 198 - 26th February 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
The Flagritz forces continue to harry the Empire with the use of skirmish fleets. Hit and run strikes have left a few craft badly damaged.
*********Ground Battles*********
With incredible precision and effort, the combined forces of the SMS and Dominion managed to land a task force on a Flagritz dominated world. The force required hundreds of flybys to build, but such was the sheer size of it that even the defences of the Flagritz HQ proved insufficient to withstand it. Surely this should eliminate the Flagritz threat in Solo.
While the SMS may be bathing in glory, the Imperial Services, dedicated to the protection of the Capellan periphery appear to be hopelessly outmatched by a small incursion by the BHD. Having again failed to capture the colony, they instead buried another CNF colony that had sprung up in the borderlands. Even this proved pugnacious, taking a Ship of Line out with it.
*********Other News*********
Order in Council by the Imperial Viceroy
In week 15/198 the Imperial Services signed a treaty with the Hexamon Dynasty granting them ownership of the Titan system. Since then the Hexamon have neither claimed their rights under the treaty, nor established a substantial presence in the Titan system. They have also failed to demonstrate either the will or ability to meet their obligations under the treaty. The Imperial Services consider this non performance by the Hexamon to be a gross breach of the terms of the treaty and exercise their right under section 5.3 to declare the said treaty to be null and void.
The Titan system thereby becomes once again an integral part of the Stellar Empire de jure as well as de facto.
Witness this my hand and seal. HP Simms, Viceroy
*********Subspace Static Week 7 Year 199 - 18th February 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
Small skirmishes occurred on dark corners of the peripheries. Small Flagritz attack fleets moved to engage lone Empire vessels, bringing death and destruction.
*********Ground Battles*********
Mobilization of large ground forces achieved the partial destruction of the Flagritz HQ's defences. The Dominion unit bombed and strafed in a lightning raid, possibly a softening the colony for later attacks, or maybe to keep the Flagritz occupied while they prepare a bigger surprise somewhere else. Only time will tell.
*********Subspace Static Week 6 Year 198 - 11th February 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
Forces gathered in the Solo system awaiting the final dispersal of the nebula that prevented combat. Unfortunately for the Flagritz a large ambush by Dominion and SMS vessels blockaded their colony destroying Flagritz vessels on their way to be refitted. Amongst the casualties was a Baseship, destroyed without firing a single weapon.
RIP vessels have again come out of hiding, this time to pick off lone FET vessels. It would appear that the FET take pride is dangerous operations such as sending unescorted warships on patrol. Is it so surprising that the hunter often becomes the hunted? Should questions be asked as to the sanity of their Space Defence Officer?
*********Ground Battles*********
Not only the heavens were alight with weapons fire, multiple ground assaults were taking place around the Capellan periphery. The Flagritz had organised one of the most powerful ground attacks in the history of the peripheries. Hundred of pulsar tanks covered by thousands of aircraft stormed the Dominion HQ. The attack was turned back, but at no small cost to colony. Thousands of civilians drafted into the militia were smashed to bloody shards by relentless bombing.
On an adjacent planet, the Dominion was having similar results storming the Flagritz HQ with bombers. These broke off after bombing, but not before inflicting heavy casualties.
The Imperial Services seem to have their hands full keeping order within Imperial space. A silo of nerve gas was jettisoned in an Imperial colony with the announcement that the CNF was back in action. This was quickly denied by the CNF press office. They issued a statement that the IND captain was acting alone. This begs the question, where the hell does an IND captain acquire over 300mu of nerve gas weapons?
*********Subspace Static Week 5 Year 198 - 4th February 1999*********
*********Boarding Actions*********
Two careless captains ordered their ships to land at hostile colonies this week. The reasons remain uncertain, but both the Clans and the Brotherhood had best beware incase these were the spearheads of future campaigns.
*********Other News*********
Announcement from the Stellar Mining and Smelting Company:
The Viceroy has signed a treaty wherein the Titan system is given to the Hexamon Dynasty. Hexamon rule in Titan is unacceptable to the SMS.
Therefore;
The Stellar Mining and Smelting Company hereby lays claim to the ownership to the stellar system Titan and all that is found within it. Martial law may be imposed during the time of transition to ensure stability. All enquires with respect to the rights of Titan assets should be directed to the SMS.
signed,
Ian Cunningham
for the Board of Directors.
Solo
The Solo system if open for all types of combat from this week forward.
New GM
Danny has proved to be very eager, learning fast, but there is a hell of lot to take in. Should any errors have occurred on your turn, just drop a note and they will be corrected. Should he do it again, it will be public flogging time.
*********Subspace Static Week 4 Year 199 - 28th January 1999*********
*********Battles*********
The Flagritz gave a good kicking to the nosey FET ships that were poking around FGZ colonies. Even so, it was not before a daring team of Startroopers assaulted the largest Flagritz Shipyard, causing not inconsiderable amounts of damage.
*********Other News*********
Announcement from the Association of Free Traders
The AFT has claimed the Solo system. This is apparently an attempt to curb the probability of bloodshed that would have arisen had a none neutral affiliation claimed the system.
Death Rates
Having lost all life supports at an enclosed colony, the attack on the colony by ground troops the following week should have been met with little resistance. Unfortunately a small bug, prevented the death rate being applied to the military wing. Hence the troops survived without food or life supports (how do you eat your vacuum?). Fixing this has alarmed many players due to the deaths of rare life forms such as veterans. Not being a total bastard, I have reached a logical compromise. Priority is applied to military personnel hence the death rate for the military wing is a tenth of the normal death rate. This will allow negligible depletion of veterans etc. but still allows for the devastating effects of starvation and vacuums.
New GM
Yep, that's right, aid is at hand. I would like to thank all players for their continued support of the game. The growth has meant that we can now afford (as well as need) a second GM. Danny will be inputting simple budget turns to begin with.
As he learns the ropes, I will be able to turn my attention to other things. The first will be the rulebook then the long awaited affiliation book. Both of these will first appear on our web site. I will update you as and when these projects are completed.
*********Subspace Static Week 3 Year 199 - 21st January 1999*********
*********Battles*********
The RIP have apparently been very busy recently accounting for their lack of raids on the peripheries. As to what they are up to is uncertain. The attack on a CIA merchant ship may be the first move in an operation that has taken months to set up. Speculation as to what they are about to pull off is rampant.
The war between the Empire and the Flagritz seems to have become a war between the SMS and the Flagritz as once again no Imperial vessels are near the scene of the conflict. As it turns out they were not needed as the SMS were more than capable of dealing with the FGZ menace.
Bombing raids began on the colony captured from the Empire by the Flagritz. The attack appears to have been designed to weaken the colony rather than capture, but the defence was more than adequate to deal with the incursion on this occasion.
*********Other News*********
Solo System
As promised a long time ago, the Solo system will be opening. Due to a number of factors, the original opening date was postponed. It can now be confirmed that it will be open for all forms of combat from the start of week 5. As politicians were informed that it was going to be opened around week 45 198, nobody should be caught with their pants down.
War Efforts
The FGZ are seeking players of all levels to join this great affiliation, these include 2 new political leaders. Baseships and colonies large and small are available to run. All players should note the current war being conducted against the Empire and their Allies as this will have a major bearing on your actions. If you are interested in one of these challenging positions please contact Karl Allmark, 24 Eastfield Crescent, Yardley Gobion, Northants, NN12 7TT.
Email: karl@allmark-cox.u-net.com
*********Subspace Static Week 2 Year 199 - 14th January 1999*********
*********Battles*********
The war between the Flagritz and the Empire has dwindled to sabotage actions and scouting missions. Small maneuverable ships and ground parties have been used to sabotage colonies in what is becoming a dirty fight.
*********Other News*********
Outpost Security
Outposts can now have their own personal security that will open fire on any positions not of the same affiliation as the outpost's owner in the event of a CHANGE OWNER action. The more modules delivered, the better the defences. An outpost with security cannot be interacted with by any position of a different affiliation until the security has been overcome. Security can only be overcome by attempting to take control of the outpost using the CHANGE OWNER order. No outpost can be sabotaged until it is controlled, it can only be controlled once the security has been overcome. Also due to the vast area covered by an outpost space weapons are useless in their destruction.
Outpost Security Modules (Item 176) are 10mu and require 10mu mets and 1mu processed thorlium. They are standard tech. Any number can be delivered to an outpost per standard delivery order. At present they cannot be sent down the RTS, but this will be changed ASAP.
*********Subspace Static Week 1 Year 199 - 8th January 1999*********
*********Battles*********
The Empire started early this year by attempting to reclaim what it once owned. Strikes against two colonies within the borders of the Empire met with success. The first against the CIA colony built illegally on the ruins of a drowned Imperial base, the second against a colony captured from the Empire by the Flagritz. The Flagritz realising the undefendable nature of the colony quickly fielded the colony out to an independent governor, but his control was short lived in the face of the overwhelming forces that assailed the colony.
