Turns of AXT007 game in Apolyton SMACX Tournament

[Misotu]

The Caretakers have landed a battle ogre on our island, with a rover to be landed next turn. In response to this, we are prototyping a nerve gas needlejet. We are building only one, and have no intention of starting a full-scale war either against the Aliens or our human neighbours. We are confident our allies will understand that we require nerve gas to defend ourselves against the Alien threat.

2161 sent to the Drones.

[Googlie]

While we are uncomfortable with the notion of our neighbour building and deploying this weaponry, we understand its necessity.

Will it be disbanded once the operation is complete?

Hackjob.

[Misotu]

We're relieved to report that the Alien incursion has been destroyed. The brave Gaian defence stood firm and survived the Ogre assault (by a whisker )

Regarding the jet itself, The Lady believes that if the Angels had the Caretakers landing battle ogres on _their_ island, they might also want to keep one little jet handy

No, it won't be disbanded. We will use it to patrol for further Alien transports. But if you take a look at our cities, you will see that we are not building more units of this type. Nor is it the most advanced jet we could have built, from the weapon standpoint.

We hope that you can understand our point of view - we simply cannot afford to keep rush-building units every time the Caretakers arrive

We note that the Drones are also prototyping a needlejet, and we assume their reasons are the same.

2162 sent to the Foreman
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[Misotu]

Sorry ... double-post removed.
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[Googlie]

We have noted the Drones militaristic build up, and we have regrettably concluded that to maintain a semblance of parity we, too, must establish an airforce. You will notice the construction of an aerospace complex in two of our bases.

We also note with some concern the establishment of a Drone naval base adjacent to the peninsula of land which we lay claim to. This aggressive expansion is disquieting, and gives futher thrust to the development of a viable Angels Air Force.

Do not be surprised to see the further construction of military units on our part. Although small, we are a prudent faction, and will not be bullied. It was once said the secret to a strong defense is a good offense. We are putting this into practice.

Hackjob

[Misotu]

2163 sent to the Drones, who are now away until around Tuesday next week ...

[Misotu]

There were persistent rumours in Gaian territory today of sustained attacks from the Alien race to the North. Two sea formers were reported destroyed and the Gaian military is making urgent requests for additional firepower.

2164 sent to the Drones.

[Googlie]

2165 to The Lady

[Misotu]

The Gaians are pleased to report that they have destroyed the Caretaker base closest to their island. This base served as the garrison for a number of air units and posed a serious threat to peaceful Gaian interests.

We hope that our allies will join us in repulsing the Alien threat.

2165 sent to the Foreman.

[Googlie]

2166 to Misotu

Good news - I will have a laptop, game installed, and internet access

I have a replacement lined up for my Sept/Oct vacation

Googlie


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[Misotu]

Does that mean you'll be able to play SMAC while you're on your holiday Googlie? Or are you lining someone else up to take over?

Another former lost to the Caretakers. 2166 sent to the Foreman.

[Misotu]

No word from Googlie after Jochen sent him his turn on the 19th, so I've resent in case we have an email gone astray ...

[Googlie]

Was unable to connect remotely with ISP

Turn sent to Misotu

And, no, I won't have the loaner laptop for the six weeks I'm away, but big_canuk will be subbing for me in my absence.

G.

[Misotu]

Excellent, thanks for getting a sub organised Googlie. 2167 sent to the Drones a few hours ago ...

[Misotu]

Aaarggh. "Server not found" now means "message posted", apparently
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