*********Subspace Static Week 51 Year 198 - 17th December 1998*********
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Imperial Reprisals
A lone Confederate warship failed to retreat after last week's skirmish with the Imperial Services. Reinforcements having arrived made short work finishing it off.
Fleets of Flagritz scouts encountered Empire scouts in multiple battles of the Weenies. Actually they looked more like rowdy Christmas parties than serious conflicts. It would seem that Photon Guns are on everybody's Santa list.
*********Subspace Static Week 50 Year 198 - 10th December 1998*********
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Pirate Goose Chase (how appropriate)
Those smart chaps appear to have once again outwitted the combined forces of three Empires. Having 'collected' a few new ships last week by hanging around, they scarpered this week, leaving behind a few expendable scouts. These were quickly destroyed by the more than frustrated forces of the Imperial Empire, the Detinus Republic as well as the Dominion.
Flagritz Two-Step
Favours appear to come and go with in the continuing Flagritz war. A couple of skirmishes resulted in the destruction of small scout vessels.
Confederate Revenge
After last week's nightmare, a short sharp reprisal against the Imperial Services was achieved although this only led to the dereliction of an Imperial vessel.
BHD Raid on a Secret FET Installation
A hardened bunch of crack troops managed to break into an undeclared artefact discovered by the FET. The attempted raid on the armoury after chaos generated by the use of chemical weapons was very close to achieving their goal. Fortunately for the governor, a hasty drop of heavy artillery saved the day. Once again the lack of security crackdown and security complexes nearly threw the entire structure into the enemies hands.
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GM Holiday
As from Monday 21st till Monday 4th, the GM will be relaxing as far from the office as possible. Week 52 is therefore extended to cover the Christmas break. It will run from Thursday 17th till Tuesday 29th. Week 52 will bring us into the new year, but expect a few days to get everything up to date. Please avoid special actions if possible and try to get week 52's orders in during week 51 so that the GM can process as many as possible before buggering off Friday night.
Merry Christmas everyone, and I hope Santa brings you that shiny new ship, complete with bells.
*********Subspace Static Week 49 Year 198 - 3rd December 1998*********
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A small Confederate force, having heard of a posted Imperial Services vessel outside of Imperial space moved to engage. Unfortunately their information was not very accurate and the vessel was actually part of the combined Empire and Dominion warfleet forged to strike against the Flagritz. It turned into a rather nasty surprise when the four vessels met up with nearly fifty fully armed vessels. A major diplomatic issue has been raised when the Dominion defended the Imperial Services. As the Dominion were there to attack the Flagritz there was no reason for them to defend the Imperial Services. That they did while outside the borders of the Empire may have political ramifications.
More FET vessels fell to a small fleet of pirate ships. While the Imperial Services are playing at soldiers around distant stars, the RIP are reaping the benefits.
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A small Flagritz colony fell to the FET. The battle was short with surrender occurring almost immediately due to poor defences.
*********Subspace Static Week 48 Year 198 - 26th November 1998*********
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Once again the FET suffer at the hands of the despicable pirates. A noble attempt to rescue a ship attacked by the RIP turned sour. The SOL Heart of Oak arrived too late last week to save an FET Pioneer. Luckily the Pioneer was able to escape by dint of its fast speed. This week though the lone SOL was jumped by a pack of RIP ships and skinned alive.
In another area of space a small Imperial patrol ran across a pirate and destroyed it although not without loss of the captain of one of the vessels.
Skirmishes in other areas of space including the Inferno system achieved little in terms of destruction. This no doubt will not last for long as rumours of fleets massing for a long and drawn out confrontation are heard in every starport across the peripheries.
*********Subspace Static Week 47 Year 198 - 20th November 1998*********
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The Empire is back on the move. Forces are already beginning to mass in the the Inferno system. It now appears to be just a matter of time before another assault on the Flagritz occurs. This week a small detachment was sent to destroy a Flagritz Cygnet class vessel.
Within the rest of the periphery the RIP are seeking vessels with renewed vigor. Single and paired vessels combed the Capellan periphery finding a remarkable number of lone merchant vessels. It appears that the fear of pirates is waning, or captains are getting careless.
The Imperial Services finally got around to dealing with the Brotherhood vessel trapped in their starport. Having failed spectacularly to capture the ship intact to discover how it managed to land on a world with such a high gravity, the opted for the none to subtle blast it till its dust. Horraay for the conquering heroes (no sarcasm intended, honest).
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Special Complexes
Good news for colony governors, you can now exploit 10 different items in your special complexes instead of 5 (still includes research as one line). On top of this, the number of complexes that can be built at a colony is now as follows:-
Class
QTY of Complexes
1
1
2
5
3
10
4
25
5
50
6
70
7, 8, 9 & 10
as before.
Remember that security complexes protect the military quarter, so any governor who sacrifices all defence for special production deserves a bloody good kicking!
*********Subspace Static Week 46 Year 198 - 12th November 1998*********
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Fleets of Imperial and Flagritz scouts apparently set out with the determination to make a lot of noise but fail to actually do more than be a nuisance to each other. Maybe they should take a leaf out of the RIP book of piracy. A number of daring raids resulted in the successful capture of AFT, IMP and SMS freighters.
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An Imperial task force that had been harassing the Confederacy was finally obliterated by a determined CNF force. The location of the attack, at the site of an outpost indicates that the IMP was caught in the middle of nefarious acts considered too base for all but the CIA.
*********Subspace Static Week 45 Year 198 - 5th November 1998*********
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After a short spell of turmoil within the CNF, they have sorted their problems out and set about cleaning up the troublesome presence of the Imperial Services' scout ships within Confederate borders.
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The Imperial Services are still having problems with a Brotherhood ship full of fanatics that has virtually become a permanent residence at one of their colonies. All attempts to board have ended up with lots of slaughtered Imperial troops.
*********Subspace Static Week 44 Year 198 - 29th October 1998*********
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The forces of the Empire joined with those of the Dominion finally destroyed the last of the resistance in the orbit of the former Flagritz capital. Now comes the boarding of the hulks and wrecks that lay scattered around the world.
The tables were turned on the RIP as a lucky Imperial ship managed to broadcast a warning. Within days a skirmish fleet was mustered and converged on the Nemesis class warship. With a more than substantial advantage to the AFT and Empire fleet the RIP did not stand a chance.
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Friendly Fire
While a small team of SMS technicians were busy trying to unravel the mysteries of Flagritz technology, a hardened bunch of 'no nonsense follow your orders' Imperial soldiers were given order to scupper the vessel. The last screams of the SMS were quickly silenced by the resulting vacuum. By way of compensation it is believed that the nose cone of the ship actually reached the surface of the world ensuring a decent burial, even if a touch premature.
Order in Council
The Wimble (WMB) race, as declared affiliates of the Flagritz Republic, are deemed to have given and to be giving Aid and Comfort to the said Republic, which is in a state of war with the Stellar Empire. Accordingly the said Wimble race are hereby declared to be enemies of the Stellar Empire within the meaning of Section 8 paragraph (II) of the Imperial Law and are banned, on pain of posting, from the territories of the said Empire as defined by Section 8.
*********Subspace Static Week 43 Year 198 - 23rd October 1998*********
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The forces of the Empire mustered a small fleet and invaded Flagritz territory destroying or routing the Flagritz from their defence of the Empire's derelicts.
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Imperial forces gathered to finally remove the last of the CIA forces responsible for so much damage to their mining operations.
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Colony Improvements
The go-ahead has been given and programming has started on increasing the number of types of special complex a colony can have. Once finished, the number of complexes that class 2 through 6 can build will be increased. These are the first of a list of improvements to the game.
*********Subspace Static Week 42 Year 198 - 16th October 1998*********
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A number of skirmishes washed across the Inferno system. The remnants of the Flagritz and Empire's mighty war fleets engaging in harrying tactics while the rest of the fleet is refitted.
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A relatively quiet week, following the wild events of the past few months. This has meant that some discussion for the upgrading of colonies has been possible. While the final details have not yet been nailed down, it looks like there will be interesting improvements at least to complexes. These have been made possible by the removal of over inflated GM markets, hence the rise in player controlled market driving forces.
*********Subspace Static Week 41 Year 198 - 9th October 1998*********
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The Inferno system was aflame with photon fire as numerous fleets of alien cygnets swept across the length and breadth pursuing all Empire ships with the single minded aim of destroying or derelicting them. Finally forces engaged in the orbit of Fork to fight the last stand against the now dwindling forces of the Empire. The results were conclusive, the dominance of the orbit finally returning to the Flagritz.
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Unfortunately while the Flagritz retook the orbit, they succumbed to the ground forces of the Empire. These forces finally overcame the once impressive might of Fessin Holne and captured what was once the very heart of the Flagritz province. Whether they are prepared to hold it is another question.
*********Subspace Static Week 40 Year 198 - 1st October 1998*********
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The Flagritz put on a daring retaliation against the Empire within the Inferno system. The attack against the now depleted ranks was a remarkable success, but the overall damage inflicted may not be enough to challenge the determination of the Empire.
A few sneak assaults on the SMS and the FET by the RIP after successful scouting missions enabled the RIP to capture merchant vessels.
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Below are a number of problems that have been highlighted by the current Empire/Flagritz War. All of the solutions will not be introduced until there has been some sort of agreement between the two factions. Originally I stated that I would not introduce these changes until after the war. In theory this is sound, the problem arises that until these changes are introduced, there can not be an end to the war as neither side is capable of achieving their goal. This presents a 'Catch 22' situation.
Problem Players can start up unlimited ships, give them the bare items needed to attack and send them into battle. Colonies and other vessels waste valuable resources by destroying these relatively harmless positions. Solution Allow players to still start up positions as before, but for each one started, charge the affiliation PD 35,000 stellars per position. This will allow legitimate causes to be funded, yet will ultimately mean that with the loss of artificial financial support by GM controlled markets, abuse of the start up rule will be short lived or expensive.
Problem Warships are derelicted after getting little more than a nose bleed. This forces an increase in hostilities within the region as there is a long-term struggle to retrieve the derelicted vessels, it also makes fighting a war in foreign regions virtually impossible. Solution Of damage received, increase the proportion that is applied to the hulls as opposed to internal. The outcome is that fewer ships are derelicted, ships can dish out more damage, and there is more point in fleeing as there is less chance of being derelicted. This means that lightning raids against enemies can be made, but also it will mean that colonies find it easier to destroy ships, but you can't have it all ways.
Problem Ships targeting colonies have equal chance of firing at a class 1 colony as they do a class 9. This means that the primary target is often overlooked, making colony assaults futile. Solution Give ships initially targeting colonies an increased chance of targeting the larger ones. This will leave the rest of the fleet to deal with the smaller ones and other defending ships.
*********Subspace Static Week 39 Year 198 - 25th September 1998*********
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The Empire repeated their assault on the Flagritz capital this week, firing uncontested salvo after salvo into the smoking colonies present on the world. At the conclusion of the battle, Imperial forces landed at some of the undefended establishments and closed them down.
*********Subspace Static Week 38 Year 198 - 18th September 1998*********
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The assault on Fessin Holne continued unabated. The joint for the of the Empire pounded round after round at the various colonies situated on the surface of the world. The beleaguered forces of the Flagritz took all that was given, yet still managed to repel ground troops during a later attack on the colony.
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In other systems, the small skirmish fleet launched some weeks ago by the Flagritz has managed to capture another FET colony. This was one that suffered an orbital bombardment last week destroying virtually all of the ground defences.
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Until the war between the Flagritz and the Empire is over, all interested parties should treat with caution any invitation to colonize contested territory. You have been warned.
Proposed Changes to the Battle Program
The current war has truly highlighted to problem with 'drawfire' colonies absorbing inappropriate amounts of damage, thereby spoiling 'real money' efforts to exact a realistic outcome to any battle plan. An alternate program taking colony size as well as excess dereliction has been devised and tested, but will not be implemented until agreements have been made by all parties concerned. This will require a time of calm for the affected parties to react to any implementations.
*********Subspace Static Week 37 Year 198 - 11th September 1998*********
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Having gained a toehold on the capital world of the Flagritz, the mighty Warfleet of the Empire under the direction of Robert the Bruce engaged the Fessin Holne. The Flagritz had mustered forces to counter the assault, including no less than seven Baseships, the most feared fighting vessel in the galaxy. Fessin Holne was still capable of pumping out a bewildering amount of death and destruction despite an earlier assault by the Empire a few months back. The engagement was bitter and well fought by both sides with no little amount of skill being shown. The day appears though to have gone to the Empire as wave after wave of Flagritz vessels exploded and the naval quarter of Fessin Holne was repeatedly pounded. Early in the battle, command of the joint fleet came under the control of the Imperial Services as Robert the Bruce's vessel, Blue Blanket was destroyed while deploying space fighters. Admiral Cezton of the Norpheelia II is now the highest ranking officer within the fleet. Vice Admiral Bres Voshn of the Flagritz Baseship Mourvam, truly a brave entity lead the defence of the capitol. Despite virtually overwhelming odds managed to hold back the Imperial tide, probably at the cost of its own life. A follow up ground assault on the colony failed to gain control.
The Flagritz scout fleet, so far grossly ignored by the Empire managed to capture yet another colony off the Empire, or more specifically, the FET. It appears that while the rest of the Empire are thoroughly enjoying a tour of Flagritz space, the FET are paying the price in human casualties.
*********Subspace Static Week 36 Year 198 - 4th September 1998*********
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The Flagritz scout fleet that broke the blockade on the Inferno system is still at large. Despite losing another four vessels, they inflicted another damaging blow to an FET colony. This is the second FET colony to be attacked in as many weeks.
Throughout the Inferno system small skirmish actions have lead to derelictions and minimal losses on both sides. Still, the blockade of the Flagritz HQ is in force.
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The FET colony attacked by the Flagritz warfleet last week was taken by a small Flagritz ground force. As the FET appear to be the main target of the Flagritz, it is believed that they are attempting to force FET command to consider the foolishness of supporting the rest of the Empire.
In return for the loss of the FET colony, the Empire was able to capture a Flagritz colony after a daring raid by SMS Startroopers directly into the colony by an orbital assault.
It is believed that the Imperial Services might have taken a more active role in the Flagritz war but have spent the last week seeking the CIA assault forces responsible for the destruction of their outposts.
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The Dewiek have finally resolved their differences with their wayward Pack Lord. Apparently his last service was as the main course.
*********Subspace Static Week 35 Year 198 - 27th August 1998*********
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A in dramatic change to the previous weeks, a large fleet of Flagritz vessels under cover of cloak, broke from the Empire's siege of the Inferno system to strike a lethal blow to an FET colony. Reports are still coming in, but this appears to be a well thought out and cleverly organised manoeuvre, highlighting the vulnerability of the Empire's assets.
Pirate raids proved over enthusiastic as the target, an Imperial freighter, was blown to pieces.
Within the DEN systems, the threat to security is finally over. Dewiek security forces have now taken up residence in the colony.
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This week CIA vessels carried out a number of surgical strikes against vital Imperial installations. The operation, code-named 'operation freebie', was a complete success and is believed to have crippled vital areas of the Imperial war machine.
This is the updated list of affiliation contact addresses.
***** Empire Affiliations, based in the Capellan Periphery *****
51 Imperials (IMP): Military might of the Empire, control the Capellan
Periphery
70 The Falconians (FCN): Avian lifeforms, carriers of the deadly alien plague.
Dan Larsen, Sebbersundvej 30 1th, 9220 AALBORG, DENMARK
*********Subspace Static Week 34 Year 198 - 20th August 1998*********
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Task forces from the Empire's main Warfleet have been sent out on seek and destroy missions, this week accounting for the dereliction of a Flagritz Baseship. In other areas of the war zone, small skirmishes involving ground troops and yachts proved less successful. It appears that the war of attrition is now firmly entrenched.
The Dewiek launched their second offensive against their neighbour in a bid to remove possible weak links in the defence of their home world. So far no civilians have been injured, as they have only selected military targets.
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The first of a long series of tests have been carried on modifications to the battle program. The aim is to make space battles more exciting. At present ships are derelicted after only suffering light damage, even when the hulls are targeted. The aim is to alter the damage ratios such that if you target internal, the enemy will be derelicted on the verge of blowing up, but if you target external, you will blow the enemy up before all internal systems are destroyed. All results will be rigorously tested and shown to a wide audience before any implementation and only when all parties are satisfied that the changes are an improvement to the current program. To be continued.
*********Subspace Static Week 33 Year 198 - 13th August 1998*********
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A lone Flagritz Baseship broke from the protection of orbit only to confront the vast warfleet of the Empire. The damage inflicted in the Baseship was enough to destroy it during the opening salvo.
In other locations the use of Baseships proved more successful as Empire scout vessels were destroyed in numerous skirmishes.
A pair of Flagritz Gunships were either destroyed or derelicted during an assault on an FET colony near to the trouble zone. As to the damage suffered by the colony, it is believed to be minimal but does highlight the issue of defence of the realm when the warfleet is engaged in attack.
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Some people have been asking for a list of political positions for purposes of contact. This is the most recent list.
***** Empire Affiliations, based in the Capellan Periphery *****
51 Imperials (IMP): Military might of the Empire, control the Capellan
Periphery
*********Subspace Static Week 32 Year 198 - 8th August 1998*********
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A small disturbance in the Inferno system resulted in the destruction of a BHD Nebulon by the combined forces of the Empire.
Within the Dorn system a lone DOM ship was destroyed by the Flagritz.
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Plague has swept part of the peripheries. For this reason Opportunity has closed its market until it can built enough hospitals to cure it.
The new GM market prices are now in effect. In time, some of the purchase prices will decrease, but a suitable gap of a number of months is needed to properly define the real value of the stellar. From now on GM markets will not be in competition with players who want to trade.
*********Subspace Static Week 31 year 198 - 31st July 1998*********
No news
*********Subspace Static Week 30 year 198 - 24th July 1998*********
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A relatively quiet week goes by in the peripheries with just three small battles, well two actually had a lot of ships involved but as they were all on one side, it was a very short battle!
*** The King is Dead ***
Inside sources report that in the early hours of this morning a successful attempt was made to assassinate the mad Pirate King known as The Sagacious Man. It is rumoured that a group of top ranking and highly trusted officers perpetrated the deed before fleeing to seek asylum. Witnesses report the king is dead, in a state of genuflection......who will be the new King?
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Mica will be back next week so if you are waiting for a special action turn to be returned, it should appear at the beginning of August. I hope to run colonies this Thursday so we can get back to the normal deadlines. This should enable us to get them to you by weekend.
*********Subspace Static Week 29 year 198 - 17th July 1998*********
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As you may already know the GM will be away until the start of week 31. Please avoid special actions if possible as there is strong chance that they will not be processed due to their specialised nature.
GM Markets
The first job of the the GM upon returning from holiday will be to alter the GM markets. The changes will be very severe, but at the same time will bring the items in line with their value. e.g. if an item gives a colony a morale boost of 10 such as Luxury Food (10), then it has a worth of 10 stellars. This means that you can expect a GM controlled market to pay around 5 to 6 stellars. The underlying principle is that if you produce excess of these items, it is worth your while to seek other players to buy the items off you, giving you a greater profit than that offered by the GM markets and allowing the other player to save themselves some stellars on weekly colony support.
*********Subspace Static Week 28 Year 198 13th July 1998*********
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The RIP pulled a surprise move this week by attacking the same location as last week. It is presumed that the SMS were not expecting this, even so the plan back fired as a large proportion of the Imperial warfleet returned virtually destroying all the RIP vessels present.
Small skirmishes broke out in the location of last week's titanic battle between the Empire and the Confederacy. These were results of conflicting boarding actions. Losses were minimal.
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Declaration of War.
The Flagritz having been invaded by the Empire and the Dominion have escalated the bounds of the war to that of universal status. This means that the Empire and the Dominion can attack and be attacked by the Flagritz and vice versa. This applies
to any location that is capable of sustaining combat. The terms of surrender are simple. Reimbursement of an amount of mu's equal to that sustained during the war, or a lesser amount agreeable to the winners. The date of commencement is week 31. GM Note.
This decision has been reached after a number of factors were taken into consideration:-
The GTT did not make up a majority of the fleet attacking colonies within the Inferno system, also the size of the attack could be considered more of an invasion than an assault.
The FGZ are hostile to humans, and this sort of response to an invasion is perfectly within profile. The Dominion while defending the GTT also supplied weapons and quad coating to various ships, hence from a FGZ viewpoint can be considered to be part and parcel of the Empire.
Clear and Present Danger
The presence of the Empire's Warfleet spear headed by the GTT within Inferno is a clear and present danger to FGZ colonies. Any violation of the the orbits will be met with destructive force. All humans have been warned.
Dubious Circumstances
The GTT wish to warn the Confederacy regarding further assaults on the Empire's forces marshalled under the GTT. The acts could be mistaken for support of the Flagritz and such behaviour cannot be condoned. Repetitions of this behaviour will be seen as an act of war.
*********Subspace Static Week 27 Year 198 - 2nd July 1998*********
Apology Due to fleet manoeuvres on an unprecedented scale by the Empire, the Confederacy and the Flagritz, the game is running a little late. All efforts have been made to bring the game back on line even to the point of running battles over the weekend.
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The Confederacy parleyed with the Flagritz and managed to strike a short term cessation of hostilities. This allowed the combined warfleets' of the BHD, the CIA and the CNF to assault the Empire's fleet as it left the war torn Flagritz Capital. The forces of the Confederacy were fresh, while those of the Empire were already battle scarred. The Empire was awaiting reinforcements, drawn from across the galaxy. A small fleet of SMS vessels failed to make it in time as they were waylaid by a fleet of RIP vessels shortly after construction. Even so, the Empire still boasted the larger fleet, outnumbering the Confederacy by greater than 2:1 ships. Counting the cost of this battle will be very difficult. While initial reports appear to favour the Empire it must be considered that they are still facing the Flagritz, and the Confederacy may well have inflicted a deeper wound than is at first evident.
The loss of the recently promoted Imperial Admiral Sir Yuri Bashmet and SMS Rear Admiral Nidar Bergene will be deeply lamented. The Brotherhood are holding services for the brave Confederate Commanders who made the ultimate sacrifice far from home to keep the cause alive. Shortly after this conflict a pair of Baseships, damaged from previous successful encounters with the GTT failed to cloak through the space on their way to the orbit. The Empire closed in on them. Despite outnumbering them by 60 ships, the baseships still managed to survive until the third wave of attack. Truly fearsome engines.
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Due to unfortunate timing, the GM has to be away for two days in week 27. Further, those frustrating annual holidays have come around again. From the 20th until the 31st of July the game will be managed by other staff, hence it may be inadvisable to undertake complicated special actions.
