*********Subspace Static Week 26 Year 200 - 30th June 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
The RIP appear to be preying on the strong. A serious blow to the DTR esteem was given this week as their unique ship, the last Far Courier class ship was destroyed in a failed cut and run attack by the RIP. With the loss of the ships dies all the design specifications.
The IMP attacked some CIA shuttles in orbit, despite heavy casualties the CIA managed to escape.
*********Other News*********
Outpost Security
A few people have questioned how this works so here are the answers. An outpost cannot be interacted with by positions of a different affiliation to the owner if the outpost has at least one security module. Further, should an attempt be made to change the owner of the outpost, the security will be triggered to respond with lethal force. The ground factors for the outpost will be matched with those of the position trying to change ownership. Damage will be inflicted based on the change in the ground factors of each. Obviously should should the outpost have all factors countered, all security is destroyed and the same applies to the ground combat equipment of the position attempting to change ownership. Only if the security is overcome will the ownership be changed. There is no report sent out to the owner of the outpost.
*********Subspace Static Week 25 Year 200 - 23rd June 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
The RIP are still pirating Dewiek space with a vengeance. This week they managed to capture an AFT Carrier close to one of the most populated planets in the periphery. They ease they had in finding it and scooping it up almost suggests they were actively encouraged by third parties. When the mud gets thrown, where will it stick?
*********Subspace Static Week 24 Year 200 - 16th June 2000*********
*********Ground Battles*********
Disastrous First Engagement
The CIA launched an assault on an Imperial colony although the result was a tragic failure. There may have been a communications error somewhere down the line as after a minor amount of bombing the troops moved in against overwhelming odds.
Bombing Raid
Having failed to board the Brotherhood ship in the starport last week, the Governor of Retreat resorted to more drastic measures and sent in the bombers. This turned a fairly confidant crew into martyrs instantly.
*********Other News*********
GTT Sell-Off
The GTT are selling their class 7 colony on Spritzer to the highest bidder. All enquiries to the GTT PD. You only have a few weeks. Contact Malcolm Steedman 13/1 Lauriston Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 9HH
*********Subspace Static Week 23 Year 200 - 9th June 2000
*********Space Battle*********
The RIP caught up with a DOM ship this week, all this ship activity has left some positions vulnerable to attack.
*********Boarding Action*********
With Mica away the upcoming bloodshed at Retreat has been placed on hold, but it will be worth the wait!
*********Subspace Static Week 22 Year 200 - 2nd June 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
The fight is not over for the Confederacy. Despite the looming presence of the 3D Alliance, a pair of ships ventured into the nearby space in order to clear away any 3D Alliance. Luckily for the Confederacy there was only a token force which was swiftly and decisively dealt with.
*********Boarding Action*********
Having regained Retreat, the governor ordered the capture of the ship in the starport. This order was carried out to its utter failure as the Brotherhood ship was stacked full of Meklan (the cybernetically enslaved bodies of slaves and prisoners). Were these taken from the Retreat, giving credence the Brotherhood assault or is there a more insidious reason for their presence?
*********Subspace Static Week 21 Year 200 - 26th May 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
Alliance Show of Force
It would appear that the rumours of strife within the 3D Alliance have been greatly exaggerated. Following the assault on Retreat last week by the Brotherhood, supposedly for the freeing of the workslaves and to put an end to the dubious experiments being run, a vast warfleet Alliance convened on the world. The SMS ships, televising the scenes were immediately shot down by the Dominion with the support of the Dewiek and the Detinus Republic. The fury of the Alliance was finally sated with the total annihilation of all naval and military resistance at Retreat. This seems to be in direct defiance of the assurances given to the Brotherhood by the system owners, AFT.
As the Dominion has spent over two millions stellars posting all known Confederate ships, the question is, are they going to go collecting? Is it to be war between the Confederacy and the 3D Alliance? Surely the Confederacy will not stand to see all their shipping under the threat of annihilation? The AFT will have to insist on compensation, or maybe the threat of Ariel going the same way as Retreat will force them to back down.
*********Ground Battle*********
Following the titanic impact of the warfleet, small ground assault teams easily stormed and captured both Retreat and a nearby Brotherhood space station.
The GTT, recently on the receiving end of a series of RIP outpost raids this week caught one of the parties responsible and gave them a thoroughly good thrashing.
*********Subspace Static Week 20 Year 200 - 18th May 2000
*********Space Battle*********
Time ran out for the RIP. Riding high on the success of last week's anti-RIP patrol, the Imperial Viceroy pushed for a more aggressive role. He was not disappointed with his captains. A short round trip netted two encounters with pirates. Both battles witnessed complete destruction of the RIP forces. If events in Solo are only the beginning, then the IMP may well need this new active role to counter the rise of the Ordo Arachnia.
*********Ground Battle*********
And so it came to pass that the True One spake unto the Brotherhood and bid them take up arms and march on those that would defile the gates to paradise. So was born the Ordo Arachnia. Those that would utilise violence in the name of the Lord for it is unworthy to speak with the infidel. Like comets they plunged from the heavens and put to the sword all those that would imprison and torture the children of a distant sun. Great was the suffering of the peoples as the fled the terror and pestilence that went before the holy zealots of the Ordo Arachnia.
So it came to pass that Retreat, captured by the Dominion from the Flagritz was liberated in the name of the True One. The first blow against the foundations of the 3D alliance has been struck. With rumours of slaves and human experiments rife, it may be difficult for the Detinus Republic to justify reprisals on a humanitarian basis.
*********Subspace Static Week 19 Year 200 - 12th May 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
The pirates truly angered the GTT and the IMP this week. The sack of an entire planet of outposts by the RIP had the two imperial factions frothing at the mouth and storming round the system. They were in luck and managed to catch and destroy a RIP Runner. The recent attack on the DNA by the GTT does not appear to have effected the close partnership that has always been the IMP and the GTT.
The RIP's attitude to the loss of the Runner was 'easy come, easy go' and it was not hard to see why. It couldn't have come much easier than the capture of a DOM Ship of the Line (Quad Coated) and an IND Carrier. Both ships were found in the middle of nowhere with no escort with a big sign 'Take Me I'm Yours'.
******************Subspace Static Week 18 Year 200 - 5th May 2000*********
*********Other News*********
Rumours from the Inner Empire
With Jasil still missing from the Inner Empire, Lysander has taken up effective control of the Imperial Services. This would be desirable position has been marred by the rebellion of the Chartered Affiliations. Earth and moon are the main target of fighting. Recent rumours and reports of genetic alteration of Lysander have further undermined his cause such that it is unlikely that the throne will make it through intact. As to what this will do to the peripheries, speculation is rife.
*********Subspace Static Week 17 Year 200 - 27th April 2000*********
No battles this week. An Easter reprieve by the RIP.
*********Other News*********
Market Reports
Following the suggestions of players eager for trade, the market reports for all colonies are now available in the Web. Even markets for colonies on postal returns are regularly updated (so others will be trading with you). With over 100 colonies to browse through, this saves thousands of TU's on market scans. They can be accessed at present via the DTR website (follow the links on KJC BSE page). Only the market report is included so if you want people to know where your colony is, you will have to contact the DTR and provide them with the appropriate location.
New Bloke
KJC are delighted to announce that Richard Brewster, a long time Quest and BSE player will be joining the ranks here at KJC. He will be very much involved in BSE and will also be improving out web site including lots of BSE stuff (nice and vague). So for those of you who have been Keved and Dannied in the past, you can look forward to being Dicked in the
Future<g>.
*********Subspace Static Week 16 Year 200 - 20th April 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
Native Bashing Despite the Imperial Services reassurances to the Democratic Naplian Alliance (DNA) that a new era of peace and understanding between humans and the natives of the Capellan periphery was at hand, the sad truth is that nothing of the kind exists. The was clearly shown when the GTT opened fire on a small and rather insignificant DNA ship that just wanted nothing more than to buy some fissionables and pulac. Well over 100,000 damage was hammered into the little freighter in a matter of seconds. It is absolutely certain that the Imperial Services will be moving their fleet to do to the GTT colony what it did to a legally present ship (GM stirring it up <g>).
*********Other News*********
Chaos
Easter is upon us along with bank holidays and general mayhem. If things look quiet or I discover too much work has come in over the extended weekend, I may have to put back maintenance by a day.
Assistant
The start of May heralds a new BSE assistant. For once, we are getting somebody that actually knows the game so if he messes up your turns, you have a justifiable right to turn up and battle him. More details to follow.
*********Subspace Static Week 15 Year 2000 - 14th April 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
The IMP, despite recent talks on unification with the Confederacy still opened fire on a small CIA vessel that happened to wander into orbit of an IMP colony. As to its purpose for this visit, it is almost certain that the CIA will have a credible reason for its presence.
DTR anti-RIP patrols have bagged yet another pirate, this time closer to home. Still it was only a surveyor and they have plenty more tucked away somewhere.
*********Subspace Static Week 14 Year 200 - 6th April 2000*********
*********Boarding Action*********
The DTR successfully boarded the pirate ship they derelicted last week.
*********Other News*********
The Inner Empire is in flames. Rumours, only recently confirmed tell of Prince Lysander's attack on Earth's Moon in a bid to take control of Earth and the seat of power for the Empire. Fighting has been sporadic and so far civilian casualties are low. This fall into chaos is a direct result of the CNF ceremony to bury the bones of the last Emperor. The ramifications for the Peripheries are uncertain, but should the Emperor win it is likely that reconciliation with the Confederacy will not be his first thought.
*********Subspace Static Week 13 Year 200 - 31st March 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
Two concerted efforts by the RIP to capture vessels failed this week. In one instance they destroyed one of the ships they were attacking while in the other the ship was very lucky, just managing to avoid dereliction.
Alarm bells rang when the DTR scanned and IND Nemesis class ship with a wormhole stabilizer. Swiftly a squadron was mustered and a course was set to intercept. A swift scuffle later and the Nemesis was derelicted. It would seem that the RIP's idea of disguise is a large plastic nose attacked to thick black glasses.
*********Ground Battles*********
Advantage was taken of new combat program this week. It would seem that everything is working well.
The Confederacy showed that they can back words with action. An army of jump troops dropped directly into the Clan colony situated in Confederate territory. Sweeping aside all opposition, they blasted their way through the defences to take control of the colony almost immediately. The attack went without a hitch and even led to the promotion of many troops, many of which are no doubt going to swell the startrooper ranks. Is this the first step towards the conquest of the peripheries.
Unfortunately the same cannot be said for the Krell. A second assault on the colony they attacked last week ended badly. They colony had not only captured cyberwarriors from the Krell the week before, but had also had troops promoted. Further sacrifice of their phanali work force to stave of further assaults proved the edge and the Krell were annihilated.
The IMP managed to locate a CIA vessel on the surface of a world and intercept it with a task force of troops. The swift action captured the vessel. As to what the IMP will do with a Runner is anybody's guess.
*********Other News*********
Message from the Kastorians to all governors in Yank and Skord
If you are not paying your system tax then you are not protected by KAS Laws. Thus you can be attacked and the KAS will do absolutely nothing. A list of colonies that are still not paying by Week 17 Year 200 will be announced. You have been warned. Use the colony order PT 1 to agree to pay your taxes.
*********Subspace Static Week 12 Year 200 - 24th March Year 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
The DTR have been patrolling this week cleaning AFT space. The tour of duty destroyed two RIP vessels that have been making life difficult for a number of weeks.
*********Ground Battles*********
An attempt by the Falconians to remove the last vestiges of the HXM from Wasteland failed miserably. It would appear that when not whomping one legged bugs and eggs a very different picture is painted.
The Krell appear to have learnt their assault tactics from their allies the Falconians. This was revealed by their failure to capture a small colony after a rather impressive show of force.
(sorry lads, couldn't resist <g>)
*********Other News*********
Nerve Gas Attack
A rather inventive tactic was used to nerve gas an IMP colony. Finding a distant outpost connected via teleporter link allowed a crack squad to send a batch of nerve gas directly to the colony without the hassle of even being on the same planet. This lethal dose is believed to have killed thousands! Now this cowardly tactic has been brought to light, it is unlikely to succeed a second time as filters and other checking paraphernalia are swiftly installed throughout the peripheries. All credit for a nice idea (but can't let it run rampant).
Pub Meet - Courtesy of Graeme Hay
As the last one was a drunken success (even BSE got discussed).... we're having another. The next Blackpool BSE weekend pubmeet will be held on the weekend of Friday 14th April to Sunday 16th April. This will be the same hotel as last time (Sutton Park Hotel).
Price will be 30 pounds each (10 pounds cheaper than last time), which covers both nights, breakfasts, and buffets on both nights. (NOTE: the price is dependant on a minimum of 20 people as we have to guarantee the hotel 600 pounds, if we get less than 20 attendees then it will be a couple of pounds more each).
Places at the hotel are limited to the first 27(ish, depending on how many couples we get to share a bed, therefore freeing up another place).
For those of you who can't make it for the whole weekend (shame on you <g>), we'll be holding a mini pubmeet on the Saturday, so you can come and join at least the Saturday afternoon part of the pubmeet.
Cheques should be addressed to to Sutton Park Hotel. And sent to me at:
Graeme Hay: 12 Roman Way, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3EN
For further details contact me on, phone: 0411 348 339 or email: scoobydoo.co.uk Maps and details etc
*********Subspace Static Week 11 Year 200 - 16th March 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
With five to one odds, the Imperial Services were making sure that the pesky RIP vessel would not be preying on any more trading vessels. Still, it went out kicking and screaming, taking a number of IMP crew with it.
*********Other News*********
The cold turkey effect for drugs has finally been incorporated into the programs. So governors, make sure that you keep those colonists in good supply.
*********Subspace Static Week 10 Year 200 - 10th March 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
The Dominion lost a Behemoth packed full of rare ores to the RIP this week. The careful attack using precision hits by space fighters left the cargo intact.
*********Other News*********
Ted Pratt, FET VP has a new telephone number - 023 92715 354
Ground Battle
The new program will be used from week 12.
*********Subspace Static Week 9 Year 200 - 2nd March 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
The RIP have have continued their pursuit of the Dominion, even to the point of launching attacks at certain key locations such as stargates. This could prove disastrous for other traders.
*********Land Battles*********
The Hexamon control of their only system was shattered when the Falconians invaded. As to why the Falconians are persecuting the Hexamon, little has been made public. Speculation has it that they are doing it because then can.
*********Other News*********
Ground Battle
The fine tweaking of this has been just about completed. This though has raised an interesting point. Ships, with a cargo of superior troops, landing at hostile colonies will inflict vicious amounts of damage to the colony's forces when they attempt to board them making them impossible to capture. To compensate for this, the program has been modified to reinforce the troops from the colony between combat rounds based on the morale of the colony. Colony governors can issue the Land Battle order against ships in their starports that will send in the fighters and bombers to reduce the offending ship to scrap metal. As with all battles, these are processed at the end of the week.
*********Subspace Static Week 8 Year 200 - 24th February 2000*********
Message from the DTR
Due to changes in the DTR Territorial Law, as of week 10 the DTR systems will no longer be subject to access restrictions. Amongst other changes this means that the Venice and T.Tauri systems may now be entered and explored by the general public; the Badlands, Faery and Abyss systems have been placed under DTR Martial Law and will remain restricted until further notice. A copy of the new DTR laws will be published in the next IGN. Make sure you know the laws before entering our space! ATTENTION: Space Square 2654 in Venice and Space Square 2056 in T.Tauri, including all planetary bodies therein, are Restricted Area. Access is denied on pain of posting!
Message from the Hexamon PD
The insect race called the Hexamon (HXM) is currently being played as a single player scenario. The scenario is about the survival of the Hexamon race and the resurrection of the Hexamon Empire, an Empire which was destroyed by the DEN. This scenario, however, has grown quite rapidly lately and has become too big for a single player to handle. The Hexamon will therefore open its doors to new recruits. Should you be interested in helping resurrecting the Hexamon Empire then please do not hesitate to contact me. Contact the HXM PD: Bent Nielsen, Slarisdal 16 d, 8700 Horsens, Denmark. e-mail: bent_nielsen@get2net.dk
*********Subspace Static Week 7 year 200 - 17th February 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
The Confederate forces appear to have become embroiled in the turmoil surrounding the Clans. A skirmish fleet of warships destroyed a lone Clan Grizzly class warship.
*********Boarding Action*********
In an unprecedented move, FET troops boarded and captured an Imperial ship while it was landed in an Imperial starport. How this bizarre turn of events occurred is uncertain at this time but footage of the event clearly show the FET troops spraying slogans labelling Jasil, Lysander and Simms as (...edited out). The colony troops did not pursue the troops back to their ship.
*********Subspace Static Week 6 Year 200 - 10th February 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
The RIP have made another easy pick up this week. The victim was an SMS merchant vessel that was sunning itself in the middle of nowhere. How unfortunate.
*********Other News*********
Announcement from the SMS Company Commander
The human known as Delivos has been delivered into the custody of the SMS, where charges have been filed against him for crimes against humanity. There will be a four week Finding of Facts during which the SMS will investigate whether these charges are plausible. Any organisations or individuals that have facts, testimony or evidence that pertain to these charges are asked to kindly make contact with the Inquisitor's Office at SMS Farcry. Once the Finding of Facts has been completed and conclusions been drawn it will be determined whether or not there is a basis to take Delivos to court over these charges. If so, then an appropriate court will be located to try the case.
Ian Cunningham
SMS Company Commander
Nik Kelly (aka Lord Crowthorne, Speaker of the House, Leader of the Detinus Republic)
New Address:-
Borgmestervangen 18, 5.tv
2200 København N
Denmark
35 85 70 49
E-mail nik@spacious.com
*********Subspace Static Week 5 Year 200 - 3rd February 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
A small detachment of GTT warships peeled off from the main fleet in order to smash to pieces a lone RIP yacht.
*********Massacre*********
Ground Battle
Tests continue on the new land battle program but should be finalized very soon. It is likely that it will be implemented at the beginning of March. The general findings are that troops are awesome so build those boot camps and transfer that training to all your colonies.
*********Subspace Static Week 4 Year 200 - 27th January 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
A lone DTR Nebulon was attacked and destroyed by a lone RIP Battleship. As this happened in on of the remotest parts of the peripheries questions may soon be asked. Shortly after this attack a single DEN ship was also blown up by the same RIP Battleship. Coincidence?
*********Massacre*********
Having previously fled their colony in fear of the DEN horde, the Clan colonists waited to be picked up. Unfortunately for them the DEN preceded to hassle them in the starport. Unwilling to go quietly the DEN massacred every last one of them in a ruthless display of power. Estimates place the death toll in the tens of thousands. Wether this was the act of a single vicious commander or on direct orders from central command has not been determined.
*********Subspace Static Week 3 Year 200 - 20th January 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
A dangerous mission to remove valuable technology from a colony went pear shaped when the Clan ship transporting the equipment wandered into the path a number of Dewiek ships. The result was conclusive and only dust remained.
*********Other News*********
Ground Battle Program Update
To clarify the troops per item situation. This is calculated each round and is based only on the items being used during the round. Thus if two items are not used in the same round of combat only one troop is needed. The number of troops per item is called the Combat Efficiency (CE) this is noted on the combat. Below is a cut down example (the enemy was not included).
After Air Combat Phase
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IND COLONY FREEDOM CITY (2653) CE=1.00
382 AA TANKS, 1604 GREEN TROOPS, 613 GROUND FIGHTERS[0.0], 93 GROUND BOMBERS[0.0], 21 LIGHT TANKS, 7 MEDIUM TANKS, 6 PULSAR TANKS, 354 RDB, 1153 SOLDIERS[78], 340 VETERANS[23], 85 WARBOTS, 14445 MILITIA
After Anti-Aircraft Phase
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IND COLONY FREEDOM CITY (2653) CE=1.00
382 AA TANKS, 1604 GREEN TROOPS, 613 GROUND FIGHTERS[0.0], 93 GROUND BOMBERS[0.0], 21 LIGHT TANKS, 7 MEDIUM TANKS, 6 PULSAR TANKS, 354 RDB, 1153 SOLDIERS[78], 340 VETERANS[23], 85 WARBOTS, 14445 MILITIA
After Bombing Phase
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IND COLONY FREEDOM CITY (2653) CE=1.00
613 GROUND FIGHTERS[0.0], 93 GROUND BOMBERS[0.0]
After Long Range Phase
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IND COLONY FREEDOM CITY (2653) CE=1.00
613 GROUND FIGHTERS[0.0], 93 GROUND BOMBERS[0.0]
After Short Range Phase (Round 1)
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IND COLONY FREEDOM CITY (2653) All troops killed - Position surrenders
Post Battle Adjustments
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IND COLONY FREEDOM CITY (2653)
188339 mus of collateral damage to position
2135 injured survived
*********Subspace Static Week 2 Year 200 - 13th January 2000**********
*********Ground Battles*********
The Imperial forces smashed a skirmish party that was attempting to sabotage their research facilities. Unfortunately ship from which they launched the sneaky assault got away.
*********Other News*********
New Ground Battle
As stated last week this will be introduced in a few weeks but before, some information has to be issued.
Troops are needed for optimum efficiency of ground equipment. This is set at 1 troop per item although full combined arms training will increase this to 1 troop per 5 item. Lack of troops means that vehicles will be less effective in combat (down to 50% min).
Attacks involving colonies also have collateral damage being applied to the other colony sectors. Power and items that generate power have a chance of exploding that will do further damage to the colony.
Each round all troops and military equipment fire at their own rate with the damage being applied as it hits. This will allow a fast low mass equipment to fire first (i.e. troops) which can mean that they will destroy slower bulkier equipment before it can retaliate.
More details to follow.
*********Subspace Static Week 1 Year 200 - 6th January 2000*********
*********Space Battle*********
Disaster A cunning plan was devised. This was the construction of a fleet of small ships each armed with ion cannons. This large fleet would then engage a small fleet of larger ships in an attempt to kill all the life forms thus rendering the fleet derelict. Brilliant. Unfortunately the smaller fleet was more than competently manned. The result was that the Dewiek Direwolf warfleet smashed twice their number of Clan Cygnets without suffering a single dereliction. Only a single CLN Cygnet escaped the destruction only to be destroyed by a DEN colony when it entered orbit.
*********Ground Assault*********
The Clans are revolting Following some carefully planned pyrotechnics and sabotage Clan militia stormed the recently captured Dewiek colony in a brave attempt to liberate their comrades. The Dewiek were obviously unprepared for the assault, having failed to first ensure the security of their newly captured prize. Without the aid of air support their may have been doomed had the Clan militia from the nearby urban sectors had more than small arms. Still it was a brave assault and worthy of a mention in any ballad of heroes.
*********Other News*********
Well, so starts a new year. Always good to bring it in with a bang. We have lots to look forward to. The ongoing hostilities between the Clan and the Dewiek, a political miasma settling over the human empires and the introduction of the ground battle program in the very near future. I will publish more details about the battle program in next week's SSS. Oh, and all those players that sent in their special action turns for my first day back, thanks guys. <g>
