*********Subspace Static Week 52 Year 199 - 30th December 1999*********
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A lone Imperial ship was ambushed by the RIP and left for dead.
The Imperials get their own back! A single RIP ship is hunted down and destroyed in a single round of battle when an Imperial hunt and kill squadron catches up with it.
There are a number of rumours concerning DEN action against a couple of Clan ships.
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Mica will be back at work on Tuesday 4th so all special actions will be completed then. I will come in over the New Year holidays and keep the standard turns running (if the Year 2000 bugs stay away!).
We actually had our first year 2000 bug today. This was when the computer tried to work out the new deadlines for Warlord. And we thought we had them all sorted!
All the best for the New Year.
Kevin
*********Subspace Static Week 51 Year 199 - 23rd December 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
A lone Imperial ship was ambushed by the RIP and left for dead.
*********Christmas and New Year Period *********
As you will probably know, Mica is away on his holidays but standard turns will still be processed, but any specials will have to wait until Mica gets back.
The end of game week WILL still be processed on the 30th. This will make the last week of the BSE year start on the 31st. If we don't do this, the BSE year will get further behind than it already is.
I hope that you all have an excellent Christmas and New Year period. Don't drink too much because we won't!!!
Kevin
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A REPLY TO THE PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE IMPERIAL LEADERSHIP BY THE CONFEDERACY
(The scene is surreal, a huge mausoleum stands in gothic splendour in the VID screen background and a large fur tree, planted for an ancient human tradition grows next to it. The lights and decorations on the tree illuminate its thick greenery. A harmony from the True Ones choirs within the mausoleum crescendos and then turns into a beautiful hum.
Roswell stands cheerful in mood, flanked by a passive Brother Cecil and the story faced Vice Consul, Spacewall Jackson. The area is crowded with citizens of Cemetary Hill all eager to hear what the Supreme Commander has to say, in reply to the Imperial Viceroy Simms. A hush falls on the crowd as the Speech begins.
Humanity, a word once used a lot in these festive times. It stood for Kindness to the fellow man, hence Humankind, but it also meant family and civilization. One man, a black sheep of our time changed this. He thought it stood for Destruction, Power and Corruption, all the qualities disregarded at the coalition of the United Earth. He allowed himself to be consumed by bitterness and thus ending all those hard years of work by countless politicians and religious orders so that he could keep a throne that was not rightfully his. He used deceit, his trusted position and he exploited the media for his goals, brandishing a good and spiritual human being a brotherhood puppet to gain favour. This has gone on for twenty plus years and now we find that the good man Samuel and the usurper Jasil are clones, oh the horror. Mr Simms said and I quote "The revelations arising from the speeches at the recent Memorial Ceremony for the Late Emperor Paul at Cemetary Ridge in the Darkfold have astounded and horrified many both in the Peripheries and the Inner Empire."
Well Mr Simms, apart from your inability to remember the actual colony you visited I would like to ask, where was the Horror and the Astounding Emotions of the people when Jasil ordered the deaths of billions of Confederate supporting Humans within the inner Empire? He began a civil war, cleansed whole worlds, thus dividing the great human empire to keep the throne for his selfish and bitter reasons. He has become the greatest living homicidal maniac in Human history, yet the son of this man is the Imperials choice and now attempt to repeat a grave IMP history. I can only laugh at the irony of the victory, do the people of the Human Empire really wish to be ruled by the sapling of a diseased individual? Simms is also very disillusioned about clones. A clone species is a Human being, modified with the partial genetic makeup of the donor. The embryo of a fertile woman is impregnated with the DNA of the donor and the embryo normally in the womb of the mother. The baby is born naturally and the characteristics of both the mother and donor are evident. This is why Samuel and Jasil look partially different as they were born of two different mothers. Whilst the embryo is artificially altered to produce a clone splice, the donor is still the father as it is generic makeup included into the child and no other mans.
This is debate that could go on for many years but the facts are at this time: The Victory and no doubt the maniac Jasil have endorsed Lysander son of Jasil as the new Emperor. The son of Jasil is an illegitimate heir, like his father. The eldest of Paul is still Samuel, the Empire cannot disregard this so they can put another little Hitler on the throne. The post-Imperial dynasty has made no efforts to contact the Noble Houses of the Confederacy on the matter. Which points to the reasoning that whomever they choose as Emperor will share the twisted views of the current leadership and will not re-unite humanity, only further divide it. Thus we will remain divided, the war will continue and the Imperials will sacrifice yet more lives. The Viceroy used the same words as the maniac Jasil "Brotherhood puppet" This, a deceitful ploy began a civil war, yet they use the vile words, even though they have been exposed for the evil they are. The problem the Empire has then, are its leaders, hell bent on power and corruption, bending the minds of the Empire's citizens to fit in with their games of dictatorship and conquest. Samuel is a spiritual man, brought up in the essence that is the True One. He was raised bu the church, and taught good values and morals. The now Imperial people backed Jasil as he was brought up the Imperial way but look what happened there. Now the Viceroy repeats history, backing as established though illegitimate Imperial prince, rather than a branded BHD Puppet, who is the True Emperor!
It grieves me that what the people of the Confederacy do, we are attacked and discredited by Imperial hypocrites, who tried to bury our very survival under nuclear holocaust, deceit and corruption. People of the Peripheries, to end this war, to end this corruption, remove the leaders of the Evil Empire that has changed the meaning of the word, Humanity. The Imperials that had their chance to advance the human race but all they could do was butcher their own kind to further their goals. The Confederacy are not the monsters that these Imperials make us out to be, they are merely hiding their own true forms and the atrocities that they have committed in the name of the IMP. I say we need a fresh beginning, Samuel and the Confederates are the way forward, you need only to look at the past of the IMP leaders to see this. "I thank you"
(Roswell smiles, and then with Brother Cecil and Jackson proceeds to leave. It is noted that the crowd stay silent as they take in the words.)
*********Subspace Static Week 50 Year 199 - 16th December 1999*********
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The Dominion fell prey to the machinations of the RIP this week. They got clear away with a Carrier.
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A PRESS STATEMENT BY THE IMPERIAL VICEROY
The revelations arising from the speeches at the recent Memorial Ceremony for the Late Emperor Paul at CNF Cemetary Ridge in the Darkfold have astounded and horrified many both in the peripheries and the inner empire. The research materials provided leave little or no doubt as to the accuracy of the information regarding the origins of His Imperial Majesty The Emperor Jasil and the Lord High Samuel.
Mr Roswell and his supporters did however make serious errors in their speeches and these must be addressed. Let us consider the legal status of a clone and its relationship to the donor of the tissue from which it was manufactured. I use the term manufactured because this is how clones are produced. Although the embryo generated from the tissue supplied by the donor is implanted in a woman's womb for gestation the resulting clone inherits nothing of the woman's genetic makeup. It is solely and only a duplicate of the tissue donor. It is not the child of the tissue donor as we understand the term child. A natural born baby inherits genetic traits from both its parents and can be truly described as their child, a clone has no parents, merely a tissue donor.
If, as we must, we accept that both Jasil and Samuel are clones we must also accept that they are neither sons of the late Emperor Paul, nor are they brothers. They are two duplicates of the Late Emperor himself, or, as Mr Roswell so accurately put it, they are Paul.
I have many contacts in the inner empire as a result of my years of service there with the ISP and my years as Viceroy here in the Capellan Periphery. A number of these contacts are the controllers of political, economic and military power in the inner empire and the consensus coming from them is that the inner empire will not accept a clone as Emperor, regardless of its date of manufacture.
The Late Emperor Paul would appear to have tried to solve the problem of being unable to sire an heir by producing a clone and, when he thought he had lost the first one, compounding his error by producing a second. His motives were doubtless well intentioned and aimed solely at preserving the stability of the Empire. As we have seen, a dispute between claimants to the throne can have far reaching and deleterious effects on the Empire. To have no heir at all could well be catastrophic, and my inner empire contacts all believe that with no clear and generally acceptable Emperor on the throne the Inner Empire as we know it is highly likely to dissolve into chaos and we will see the onset of another Dark Age with petty warlords who gain control of a few warships and troops setting up system wide fiefs of their own.
What then can be done to prevent this? Doubtless the CNF would not wish to loose what they consider to be their Empire in this way, although I suspect that they might rather see that than have their own ambitions of power thwarted.
Mr Roswell stated that Jasil was Paul and from this we can deduce that Jasil's son might be considered to be Paul's son. He would indeed have the same genetic contribution from his father as would a natural born son of Paul himself. Negative traits in a tissue donor can be tailored out and there is little doubt that Paul's clones would have been adjusted so as not to inherit their tissue donor's inability to sire children if that was a genetic trait. Having come to this conclusion we can doubtless expect at least one son of Samuel to come out of the Brotherhood woodwork. So the question might well be, Do we want a man brought up in the finest traditions of the Empire and educated to rule as Emperor ? Or do we want a Brotherhood puppet who would doubtless lead the Empire into slave owning and drug abuse?
My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen I would remind you all that Jasil has a naturally born son, the veracity of his birth and origins are being investigated by independent researchers as I write this statement. Many of us met the Crown Prince and were impressed by his maturity and bearing when he visited the Capellan Periphery on the occasion of his honeymoon.
I commend to you His Imperial Highness, Prince Lysander Paulovitch
Admiral Lord Simms, Baron Baronov, KCG, ISP (rtd) Imperial Viceroy of the Capellan Periphery
GM Holiday
Yep that time again. Time to recharge the batteries and brood over nefarious plans for the coming year. I will be here for Week 50. Week 51 will run over Christmas and Week 52 will start the New Year. These dates may be slightly extended but there should not be too much disruption (who am I trying to kid). I wish you all a merry time and I will be back at the beginning of January.
*********Subspace Static Week 49 Year 199 - 9th December 1999*********
*********Space Battles*********
The RIP have been active again, stealing vessels left in the middle of nowhere. This time they managed to snatch a KAS ship that was between cargo runs. They really are becoming adventurous.
*********Boarding Action*********
Freedom City's rogue governor Dodgy Dave had his personal vessel was boarded by the DTR this week. It seems unlikely that he was aboard at the time, but not has been confirmed.
*********Subspace Static Week 48 Year 1999 - 2nd December 1999*********
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Clans take a pounding Concerted efforts have been made by both the Dewiek and the Dominion to hound Clan shipping and colonies. Small skirmishes have erupted either over or near Clan colonies.
RIP find new frontiers The RIP have engaged and successfully captured both FET and SMS ships in a periphery that has until now been free of their presence. How they arrived here is still a mystery, but this will have serious repercussions for those that have claimed the system.
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Emperor Paul Entombed
The body of the previous emperor was finally laid to rest in the CNF colony Cemetary Hill. It has been confirmed that both Emperor Jasil and High Lord Samuel attended in what is to have been the first time since the signing of the Tau Ceti convention over four decades ago. While the full details are not yet freely available it is believed that all the ambassadors from the Detinus Republic were arrested before the service while the Ivan, the ambassador for the AFT was evicted mid-ceremony for unruly behaviour. More news, including details of the ceremony to follow as it comes in.
*********Subspace Static Week 47 Year 199 - 25th November 1999
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Pirate Hunt Turns Sour
As part of their anti-pirate patrol DTR Nebulon Quicksilver also investigated a number of planets within Imperial Space. This behaviour has so far benefited the Empire by the destruction of a number of RIP ships. This time however a reckless FET governor decided to open fire on the ship. As has so often been the case in recent history, mobilization of the DTR fleet meant a swift and decisive end to the confrontation. All that remained of the substantial colony was cinders.
Dewiek Attacks on the Clans Continue
A lone DEN vessel destroyed a small and rather insignificant CLN colony somewhere in the Cluster. The colony did not even have the weaponry to return fire.
RIP Shopping List
Recent losses has meant that the RIP have had to go on a few hunts for new scout vessels. Leaving a ship in orbit for a few weeks worth of mapping and GPI'ing may be convenient for the captain, but it also happens to be rather convenient for the RIP. More surveyors and yachts have been snatched this week.
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Imperial Legal Notice
The Frontier Exploration and Trade Affiliation (#56) are herby granted a licence giving the exclusive right to establish colonies in the Lewis (143) system with effect from Week 46/199. Colonies and/or Space Stations established in the said system prior to week 46/199 are no effected by this licence. Limitations to Outposts are travel within the said system are not included in this licence and are still permitted to all who may lawfully operate within the borders of the Imperial Stellar Empire.
HP Simms, Imperial Viceroy
*********Subspace Static Week 46 Year 199 - 18th November 1999*********
*********Battles*********
The RIP appeared to have mixed luck this week, while managing to pilfer a ship from under the Confederacies noses on the one hand, they blundered into a well stocked colony and was smashed to pieces on the other.
The Dewiek have once again opened fire on the CLN. They appear to be taking out colonies with ease. It would seem that there really is more than one way to skin a cat.
*********Subspace Static Week 45 Year 199 - 11th November 1999*********
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A rookie captain having just finished training academy and still unsure about which affiliation to join had all decisions removed when an FET colony blew his vessel to dust after it ventured into orbit.
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Thanks to everyone who turned up to the Blackpool pub meet, it proved a brilliant success. They hotel owner was more than impressed by the level of decorum and hopes we will be arranging another for the new year. Makes me wonder what were we doing wrong.
First Class Contributions
Unfortunately the last First Class contained little BSE material. I would like to rectify this and hopefully grab a few of those maturing Quest players. So far we have the whacky adventures of Wally Warbuckle, pride of the Confederate Charities Association (yes, well. Sort of says it all, really).
*********Subspace Static Week 44 Year 1999 - 4th November 1999*********
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The Dominion and the Dewiek appear to have finally played their hand. Both of these two powers have started to bring their power to bear on the Clans. This week more Clan colonies fell to the ravenous hoards. As to the fate of the Clan people that were captured during the raids, it can only be hoped that the DTR will intervene on the prisoners behalf. This presumes that their moralistic crusade extends to their allies and not just everybody else (ed. sorry, couldn't resist the low blow).
Whatever happens, they should be quick as a single CLN vessel attempting to recapture a colony taken by the DEN appeared to destroy the entire thing. This remarkable act still has the remainder of the crew bewildered. As for the thousands of colonists they were about to liberate, unfortunately none survived. The truth behind this is still to be uncovered.
On a lighter note, another GTT vessel fell to the grasping hands of the RIP. This was a tiny little attack, all blood stains carefully ionized from the hulls of the ship before boarding began.
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The Confederacy has the following major announcement to make.
Many people will be aware of recent, intense Confederate activity around the planet Carlton in the Blowton system. It can now be revealed that a combined Confederate force managed to recover the body of the late Emperor Paul, previously thought to have been cremated soon after his death.
CNF Colony Cemetary Hill (1735), located at the heart of the Confederacy, has just completed construction of a Cathedral in memory of the Emperor where his body is to be laid in state. A service of dedication and remembrance is to be help on 47 199 and the following personages are cordially invited to attend the ceremony.
Lord Samuel plus one aide
Jordan G. Roswell - CNF Supreme Commander
Spacewall Jackson - CNF Vice Consul
Duke West - CNF Secure Ops Chief (3316)
Sam Houston - CNF Secretary General (3313)
Samuel Toridan - CIA Director General
Barabas Tanelson - CIA Director of Operations
Barnaby Levant - CIA Director of Intelligence
Brother Cecil - BHD Patriarch
Rion Dracolith - BHD Defender of the Faith
Hezekiah Derath - BHD Shipwright General
Ryannius de Questor - BHD Cardinal of the Administratum
The BHD Knight Crusader
Lord Jasil plus one aide
Admiral Lord Simms, Baron Baranov, KSG - IMPerial Viceroy of the Capellan Periphery
Zuvoro Norozov - FET Executive
Vice President Ian Cunningham - SMS Company Commander
Leonidas Agiadai - GTT Periphery Director
Ivan the Gambler - AFT Defender of Justice
Lord Abraham I. Crowthorne - DTR Speaker of the House of Lords
EEM Delegate
All attendees are guaranteed safe passage through Darkfold and safe personal conduct as defined in section 18 of the Tau Ceti Convention under treatment of diplomatic envoys. In addition an honour guard of 5 Escort ships will be allowed for each delegate.
All delegates are to place their vessels in orbit of the planet Creche (ss1636 in the Darkfold System) and descend to the planets surface via the Hiport just prior to commencement of the service (during week 47 - starting 25th November).
No weaponry of any kind, even if ceremonial in nature, will be allowed in or near the Cathedral and a protected route from the Starport will have been cleared.
Be warned that those not on the guest list trying to gate crash will be arrested immediately. As of now and until after the dedication ceremony the Starport of Cemetary Hill is closed to ALL traffic. No shipping will be allowed to land and the starport has been completely sealed. Any shipping attempting to bypass these restrictions will be boarded immediately upon landing.
The service will be broadcast on all public channels.
The FGZ Attaman has gone! The FGZ empire is now being run by Miltiades of the Resurrection order. Full details in IGN.
If you need to contact the FGZ contact, Milton Popadopoulos.
58 Friary Park, Ballabeg, Arboury, Isle of Man, IM9 4EW.
Tel: 01624 823273.
email: Flagritz@hotmail.com.
*********Subspace Static Week 43 Year 199 - 28th October 1999*********
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RIP
Times are still lean for the RIP. This week a lone Predator was completely smashed to ions by an AFT Nebulon. The damage to the command section was more than enough to end the conflict as soon as it started.
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DEN Uprising
For some years now since the loss of the original Direwolf, the DEN have been plotting revenge on the CLN. This week it would appear that they have finally finished plotting and have started to act. Swift deployment of troops led to the quick capture of two colonies. Surely the CLN cannot let this incident pass without reprisals, the only question is how will the CLN respond?
Freedom City
The sad news is that Dodgy Dave Munroe has now ceased trading at least for the moment. A treaty is being signed which will mean that Dave will in future have to turn away his favourite customers.
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1st Class
At only two pounds for this classy magazine containing a bumper crop of articles, stories, cartoons and even something about BSE, you must be mad not to order it immediately. Better yet, buy two, with Bonfire Night round the corner, it can also be used as a cheap bit of kindling. Just put a request somewhere at the top of your turn and one will be sent out with your turn (or by itself for those on email) and your account will be charged appropriately.
*************Sub Space Static Week 42 Year 199, 21st October 1999
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The RIP once again felt the sharp pain of defeat as 51 ships from the DTR and AFT smashed into 2 RIP ships. Despite the odds the RIP stayed to fight (well for the first round) and managed to derelict one of the DTR ships, before being blown to pieces.
The SMS also lost a ship to a group of religious pilgrims, who seeing a heresy being performed decided to make good their skills and cleanse the non-believers. The BHD managed to convert one of the ships to its basic components. But the other fled in fear.
****IMPORTANT UPDATE****
The SMS ships that escaped this unprovoked attack has made a report that the attacking ship was in fact not related to the BHD. It would seem that a small religious sect was started in the area and stole a ship to go on a crusade. It is also reported that being fairly new to space travel they failed to secure the ships air locks properly, soon after the fight due to the excessive manoeuvring the main cargo air lock failed, Bulk heads were not secured in the command section in time and the pilgrims were found spread around the cockpit in many small pieces. The ship has now been returned to its owner and the maintenance and clean up is going to take some time as many controls are still sticky with blood and circuits are fused in many places due to crossed connection.
*************Ground Battles************
From all reports Dodgy Dave is rumoured to be en route back to Freedom City soon. Freedom City was still left standing and victorious after the colony's forces wiped out the AFT attack. The colony took some major damage but once again managed to survive. The AFT forces are (sorry, were) believed to have been made primarily of Photon Tanks. These were thrown at the colony like a line of sheep being lead to the slaughter house. How the AFT will react to this defeat is yet to be seen but their response will surely be met with a sturdy defence from Freedom City.
*************Under Arrest************
It seems that even TRN ships are no longer safe in the Yank system. A captain and his ship were intercepted and arrested after an attempted prison break from the KAS Prison Camp on Spritzer. The KAS are awaiting the captain's next move and the reason why he attempted this break out. 10 DNA prisoners were rescued, and are now in the Cargo hold of the ship involved. The KAS have ordered that they be placed in the Air lock and fired into space. If the culprit doesn't comply then surely the Raven will be ordered to open fire.
*************Imperial Press Release************
With effect from week 41/199 the Stellar Mining and Smelting company have been granted an exclusive licence to develop, exploit and otherwise make use of the natural and mineral resources of the planet Rhea, its moon's, Tethys and Steropes and the space square SS2958 in the Titan system. This licence includes right of the SMS to set bylaws for the territory included in the licence and regulate space traffic through SS2958 in the Titan system. Colonies/outposts established prior to week 41/199 on the said planetary bodies are exempted from the conditions of the licence. After week 41/199 colonies or outposts may only be established on the said planetary bodies with the written permission of the SMS.
Viceregal Administration, Jax.
*************Other News*************
Well spotted someone. Yes there were two SSS 38's. This caused the last few SSS's to be a week behind. They have been amended. Sorry for the confusion.
*************Pub Meet************
Anyone who need maps for Blackpool will need to contact Danny By phone asap, as one of his friends has taken his modem power supply home by mistake and he may not be able to get it back for a while yet. So any maps sent will need to be mailed out. You should only really need a map of Blackpool if you are heading straight for the Hotel or if you don't know where the Ramsden Arms Pub is, as it will probable be best to all meet there. Danny will have his mobile on from saturday onwards. Because he is off work from the 25th till the 29th of October. Please don't call on the 26-27 as he maybe unable to understand English, and may give secrets away in the poor state of mind he will be suffering from <g>.
*********Subspace Static Week 41 Year 199 - 14th October
1999******************
*********Space Battles*********
Once again the RIP have attack in what seemed to be a hopeless attempt at something? 3 ships attack a collection of DTR and AFT ships amassing to a total of 27 ships. The RIP didn't last past 2 rounds with two ships lost and another managing to escape and limp home.
*********Ground Battles********
Dodgy Dave has believed to have escaped from Freedom City meaning that the continued attacks from the AFT on Freedom City could now be pointless. But there concerns that Dave has escaped cannot be confirmed until the AFT get into the colony. This may take them some time as there most recent attack on the colony did little damage to the colonies defences.The AFT bombers just couldn't seem to hit there targets.
**********Pub Meet*************
Remember Contact Danny about any info you want on the Pub Meet you can contact him on his land line on 01253 318147 or email him at Sammeal@trampy69.freeserve.co.uk. There are currently no spaces left but if you haven't book and want to come Danny will try and find you somewhere.
Also those of you who haven't sent in your Deposits yet please contact Danny Asap!!
*********Subspace Static Week 40 Year 199 - 7th October 1999******************
*********Space Battles*********
It would now appear that the RIP have a had a taste of there own medicen as the DTR massed 17 ships to attack a RIP vessel.The lone RIP ship put up a Coraguse fight any captain would be proude of lasting to the end of round 4 with odds of 17:1
*********Ground Battles********
Dodgy Dave has once again come under fire at Freedom City. The AFT hit the colony with another air attack. But despitethis Dave still spat in the face of the AFT by destroying one there ships as it entered orbit. Daves situation looks more desperate now. But one thing is for sure is that he is going down fighting.
A major incident nearly happened between the IMP and FET this week, as the FET moved to capture a IND colonythe IMP rushed into demolish it from orbit with there battle fleet. The FET arrived before the IMP (being on the same planet) and took the colony. Some stray shots the hit the area around the colony before the the Imperails recived the cease fire warning from there there commanders.
*********Pub Meet Blackpool*********
The rooms are all book now at the blackpool pub meet and I am only waiting for a couple more people to pay there deposits. So all seems to be going well. Remember if you would still like go to the pub meet. Contact Danny on 07970 314477 and he will try and find you some where to stop (under a pier on the beach, etc).
*********Subspace Static Week 39 Year 199 - 30th September 1999******************
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The RIP still continue there attacks, they have now been reported to have hit the IMP forces and it seems like no one can stop there ships from entering there systems.
The CIA made a brave attack on the IMP forces blowing up one of the IMP ships deep in the imperials own space. This is a desperate attack from ships that are lost or up to something bigger.
*********Ground Battles********
Reports are coming in that the AFT have attack IND Freedom City, causing heavy damage to the colonies defence forces, Dodgy Dave has not made contact with anyone outside the colony as of yet and what his reaction to the attack will be is unsure, His reaction maybe a desperate one! An inside informant at Freedom City has reported that the Attack happened without any warning and was unprovoked by Dave. Dave was quoted saying "the AFT are a bunch of two faced murdering bastards"
The KAS continue there Aggressive behaviour in Yank. The DNA GP responsible for the attack on Fessin Rahm was located last week and KAS forces attacked with a vengeance. The remaining DNA from the GP are already on route to Rubis for interrogations and then to serve a life time working the KAS factories.
As well as this the KAS also reacted with full force when a Agent was discovered in there colony, Interrogations was used to find the agent employer and the ship was boarded and captured by KAS military force. The crew were taken prisoner and the KAS are currently trying to trace who they were working for.
*********Pub Meet Blackpool*********
There is now only one space left at the Pub Meet. So if you want to go make your mind up quick. If the last space is filled Danny will try and find other accommodation for any one who still wants to come. Maps for the hotel and parking will be provided nearer the time (around the 20th of October). Any questions you can ring Danny on 07970 314477 (its a mobile). Or email him at Commander@TrampyJones.freeserve.co.uk
*********Subspace Static Week 38 Year 199 - 23th September 1999******************
*********Space Battles*********
The RIP once again we involved in fights in various systems but this time it was more of a retreating force that an aggressive one.
*********Pub Meet Blackpool*********
BSE HOTEL MEET BLACKPOOL
5-6-7 November 1999
Sutton Park Hotel. 1-3 Wood Field Rd Blackpool, South Shore FY1 6AX
The rooms have been allocated but feel free to swap room if you want, or if you don't like/don't want too share with person show let me know and I will move you (I will not tell them you hate there guts honest <g>). There are 6 spaces left so book asap. If there is no room when you try and book and you really want to come I will try and find you another hotel/B+B but it will not be easy to find (but there is always the floor if you bring a sleeping bag).
Cost will be 40 pounds due the lack of definite attendants when the hotel was booked and the extras I have arranged. Didn't think anyone would mind paying a bit more for the buffet (plus the total space availably was worked out incorrectly due to space of double beds being counted as sleeping two). Don't think you want to share a double unless your going out etc. Your 40 Pounds gets you the rooms for both nights Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning a small buffet on Friday night and a buffet on Saturday night. Pints start from 1 Pound 60p and shots start from 1 Pound.
Please contact Danny on his mobile out of work hour (07970 314477) if you have any problems with your accommodation. Please also remember that Danny will have to cover any cost if some one drops out so give plenty of warning so that a replacement can be found. A deposit of 10 pounds is required by all persons attending to be sent to Danny at Work with a letter. So KJC know its for me the check need to be made payable to "SUTTON PARK HOTEL". The rest of the money is payed on arrival. Money cannot be removed from your account due to this being organised on Danny's Own time out of work. Deposits should be sent as soon as possible preferable before the 10th of October if possable. (If you cannot pay your deposit by then please contact Danny) you can head straight to the hotel or meet in the RAMSDEN ARMS PUB across the road from the train station Danny will becoming straight there from work after nipping home to get changed etc. We can then move to the Hotel around 9.30pm - 10.00pm for the buffet.
There is no Parking by the Hotel so Danny will be finding some where for those who are traveling by car. (so they stay nice and safe for you all). That's all I can think of that you need to know if I've missed anything that you would like to know ring me.
*********Subspace Static Week 37 Year 199 - 16th September 1999******************
*********Space Battles*********
The RIP look pretty aggressive this week by appearing in many areas of space and attacking carefully selected targets. Their plans backfired though as both the CNF and DTR hit the RIP pretty hard. The RIP lost a few ships while others limped away after giving as good as they got. It would seem both the DTR and the CNF have had enough of the RIP entering their systems. The RIP will no doubt lick their wounds and return in force when the time is right.
*********Ground Battles*********
Little action took place on the ground with many captains concerning themselves with the RIP threat. The only noticeable event was the destruction of a ship soon after a small GP had boarded it.
******Pub Meet Blackpool********
Well the Pub Meet is now a definite for the 5-6-7th November in Blackpool. As it stands, the cost will still be 36 pounds as there are not yet enough people defiantly coming to make it cost effective to book the entire B+B.
So far these people are coming for sure, (if you names not on the list and should be then Call or Email Danny at work) 1. Nick Maggs, 2.Nick Maggs' Girl friend, 3.Richard Hibbert, 4.Tony Watson, 5.Graham Orford, 6.Lee Carter, 7.Brett Lee, 8.Graham Haye, 9.Thomas Franz, 10.Phil Davies, 11.Phil Davies' Girl Friend, 12.Phil Sara, 13.Andrew Steel, 14.Allan Henderson, 15. Stephan Jaroschek, 16.Steve Sticking, 17.Chris Saunders, 18.Blair Watt, 19.Ewan Jones.
This means there are still 24 places free so the sooner you let me know you coming the better. I will get any info from this weekend put on the forum and next week's Sub Space Static. Please spread the word and bully those who haven't made their mind up yet. You know you want to come. 48 hour Beer!!! Need I say more? - Cheers, Danny
*********Subspace Static Week 36 Year 199 - 9th September 1999******************
*********Space Battles*********
The RIP smashed their way through any affiliation that got in the way, destroying ships or causing light damage. They managed to capture a DTR ship. The only affiliation to oppose them was the GTT. These destroyed a yacht by using the fire power of two SoL's. Even so there seems to be no stopping the RIP as their ships appear around the peripheries attacking lone ships. Lone traders beware!
*********Ground Battles*********
The Kastorians launched a counter strike against the DNA this week ending the recapture of the colony Fessin Rahm. The colony was then returned to FGZ control. The kastorians believe that a DNA ground party escaped from the colony before they arrived and are warning all colony govenors to be on the lookout for hostile forces on the surface of Mobile Bay. The Minister of Trade, Blzar was heard issuing this statement, "Anyone found aiding the DNA will be posted by the KAS and any colony in Yank that wishes to aid in the destruction of the DNA can request at LoM from the Kastorians at Rubis (4063)"
*********Subspace Static Week 35 Year 199 - 2nd September 1999******************
*********Space Battles*********
Space BattlesThe DEN played their 'nowt to do with us' card this week. Happily standing by as a lone RIP vessel first derelicted then boarded a DTR survey vessel. The DEN Claw was not even remotely interested in attacking the RIP.
*********Ground Battles*********
Ground BattleThe Kastorian Military Junta is in uproar. Incredibly a huge DNA war party containing hundreds of pulsar tanks was formed right under their noses. How they managed this feat of logistics is uncertain. What is known is that they used it to smash the defences and capture the flagritz colony on Mobile Bay. The KAS have already started mobilising troops in readiness for a counter attack. The Kastorian Military Junta warns people that the DNA within Kastorian space are under the sentence of death. This can and will be extended to any that supply aid to them.
*********Subspace Static Week 34 Year 199 - 26th August 1999******************
*********Other News*********
Kastorian forces have started the program naplian extermination. Small assault teams have begun to sweep the planets in the Yank system rounding up and terminating all naplians found. This is in direct response to the attack on the flagritz colony on Mobile Bay. The harbouring of naplians is an offence.
*********Subspace Static Week 33 Year 199 - 19th August 1999******************
*********Space Battles*********
The forces of the Confederacy swept through the Darkfold periphery in an attempt to destroy gathering RIP. Luckily for the RIP, they just managed to abandon their folly before being destroyed. While most of the Confederate forces were in mad pursuit of the RIP, a lone BHD Ship of the Line (generously donated by the IMP) had located a RIP Predator and opened fire. Some skilful manoeuvring allowed the RIP vessel to escape relatively unharmed.
*********Boarding Actions*********
It would appear that some captains have got their information wrong and landed at the newly acquired colony DTR Opportunity. The following boarding actions resulted in the loss of all ships, some of which have recently had close dealings with the DTR. A misunderstanding or are the DTR generals getting itchy fingers? Beware' the phoenix.
*********Subspace Static Week 32 Year 199 - 12th August 1999******************
*********Space Battles*********
The RIP were jumped by the AFT this week, loosing a recently acquired Pioneer. This may have been nothing more than a lucky find on behalf of the AFT and associates, but they made the RIP pay for it.
*********Other News*********
Home Systems Open
As expected, the Capellan and Darkfold system are open to all for better or worse. There are now no official jump restrictions.
Sedition
There are rumours filtering out of the Inner Empire regarding accusations of sedition. Effected are those in the oldest families. This may well have something to do with the recent CNF incursion into Imperial space. What this means for the peripheries is uncertain. What is known is that Emperor Jasil has reinforced the blockade between the Inner Empire and the Capellan Periphery. Imperial Dreadnoughts, irreplaceable ships built before the civil war destroyed the Inner Empire's largest naval base, have been placed on alert.
*********Subspace Static Week 31 Year 199 - 5th August
1999******************
*********Space Battles*********
The RIP were out in force this week, sweeping through the peripheries smashing and grabbing all in their path. This shopping spree netted them ships from the FET, SMS and the IMP. In all circumstances the ships concerned were in the middle of nowhere by themselves. Had they survived,
it is presumed they would have been stripped of their rank for gross negligence. As it was a short trip out of the airlock sans vacsuit may have been a lucky escape <g>.
*********Subspace Static Week 30 Year 199 - 29th July 1999******************
*********Space Battles*********
The RIP appear have either become very brave or have been suckered. Risking Yank a lone ship entered the orbit of Spritzer where it was promptly blown to pieces by GTT New Atlantis. What its mission was will now never be known.
*********Ground Battle*********
The Imperial Services finally captured the colony on the edge of the Capellan periphery that was the scene of many bombing raids. Having amassed a large task force the discovered the colony doors open and nobody home. It would seem that the CNF have got what they came for and scarpered.
*********Subspace Static Week 29 Year 199 - 22nd July 1999******************
*********Space Battles*********
Regular patrols appear to have made life hard for the RIP as they have once again fallen foul of small war fleets. In two separate manoeuvres, the DTR and the SMS destroyed RIP vessels. In the case of the SMS battle, only a RIP yacht was attacked so it seems likely that RIP anticipated reinforcements.
*********Other News*********
Ground Party Bug Fixed
Thanks to those that pointed out that battle armour and warbots were not counting towards immovable mass for ground parties. The bug has been fixed so that now they have to be loaded onto crawlers and other ground vehicles. Quite surprising that apparently nobody had noticed in the past (yeah, sure).
DOM PD
Lars Erik Stokka has traded snow for sun. On request, here is his new address.
C.A. Paraskevas, C/O Lars Erik Stokka, Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Patras
GR-26500 PATRAS, GREECE
*********Subspace Static Week 28 Year 199 - 15th July 1999******************
*********Ground Battles*********
The IMP and CIA once again clashed this week, but this time the tables were turned. The IMP forces were victorious and wiped out the CIA and took over 400 prisoner. The question is asked which side will commit the most force here.
*********Yank*********
The KAS have had many reports coming in the week, many have upset the KAS and a military stance has been taken. Reports that work crews have been traveling to and fro from Rubis to the System Weapon are not yet confirmed. And the KAS are not telling. Have the DNA rubbed the KAS up the wrong way or is there another threat on its way.
*********DNA*********
The DNA have managed to move a great many Civilians with the Help of many affiliations, [as well as that some have] and it is reported that many have also gone into hiding on Mobile Bay. Reports are also coming in that over 8000 DNA civilians made an attempt to reach DNA Haven themselves, it is not confirmed how many made it to Haven in their hastily constructed scrap ships.
*********Take That RIP??*********
14 ships belonging to the Confederates moved in on RIP forces this week ready to take out the pesky pirates. Moving into formation they leapt upon the RIP from there hiding place on the dark side of a moon. Only to discover they had been spotted moving into position and the RIP had scattered undetected by the Confederates. Quote of the Day has to be "They were here a minute ago captain."
*********Subspace Static Week 27 Year 199 - 8th July 1999******************
*********Ground Battles*********
The CIA struck a might blow against the IMP last week and reports are coming in that the entire IMP ground forces were wiped out and less than half of the CIA Ground party suffered casualties. The troops were last reported to be celebrating there win, and shouting "Is that the best you can do?"
*********RIP ATTACK*********
The RIP have shown there hand again and struck back against the AFT taking out one of their ships. As well as hitting the CNF as well. Despite the recent attack on the RIP, their power seems to be as strong as always. The recent attacks have only caused the RIP to bare their teeth and bite back.
*********DNA CRISIS*********
The DNA continue there plea for help in saving the lives of Refugees on Mobile bay. Their calls for more time fall on deaf ears as the KAS move there forces into position over Mobile Bay and prepare to strike. Week 31 is not far enough away. Will the DNA manage to rescue all the refugees in time or will the KAS strike before they have finished.
