Turns of AXT011 game in Apolyton SMACX Tournament

[TigToad]

Turn to Tau... treaties been broken so I no longer benefit from trade.

[Tau Ceti]

According to a top secret intelligence report that has recently found its way into the hands of MorganLink 3DVision, a University Planet Buster was shot down over Morgan Industries yesterday. Neither University nor Morganic officials are available for comment, but there are indications that production of bomb shelters and advanced defense systems has been accelerated.

[Misotu]

The War Chamber, Cybernetic HQ

>>Greetings, my generals. I have called you here today to consider the latest developments.

>>Our scanners indicate that the University attempted to detonate a Planet Buster over the HQ of Morgan Industries. Thankfully, this attack was foiled completely. The defences installed by resourceful Morganite engineers performed perfectly.

((This is excellent news, Prime Function. We know that CEO Tau is reluctant to shed blood, but we assume that his attitude has shifted somewhat since this latest outrage?))

>>That is indeed the case. The CEO lost no time in proposing the repeal of the UN Charter. His thinking on this is flawless. Since we must deal with a war criminal intent on world domination, there is no reason why we should not respond in kind without losing the benefit of our lucrative pact with the Morganites.

>>We are at one with the CEO. We have voted to support his proposal, and it will be carried by a majority of 2-1.

>>In the meantime, what of the mood of the University population Prime Market Research Function?

((Madam, the news is not so good. We find that there is some level of discontent, but so far the Provost is containing it. The people have been swayed by the appearance of the "top research scientist, forced to retire because of his obssession with ... nasty technologies". They believe that Zakharov has returned to lead them to glory.))

>> Not possible.

((Indeed Madam, it is possible))

>>Have they studied the videos? The address from University Base was completely faked. A cinema trick, enabling Tig Toad, wearing a sappy wig, outdated shades and a ridiculous false nose, to appear to challenge himself. How could that fool anyone other than children?

((Madam, the University empire still lives in the dark age. They are falling behind in tech and unlikely to improve that position. Their citizens are credulous idol-worshippers.))

>>Then contact the CEO! Together, we will wipe the University Blight from the face of Planet! Transcendence will be achieved, and in a very few years. Either by the Morganites, or by the Consciousness. It matters not which, for we shall walk hand in hand to victory ...

((We have prepared the optimised datalink Madam. We stand ready to transmit everything we have to the Morganite faction.))

[TigToad]

It so sucks to be me.. ah well, I brought it upon myself... Tig

[Tau Ceti]

Nearly the entire surplus from the Morgan Industries conglomerate now goes to the national defense budget. New radar, SAM and AAA installations are being built everywhere, and a forced draft has had to be imposed to get enough personnel to man these positions. The streets are unusually quiet; there is an uneasy calm atmosphere. Morganic generals recently publicly confirmed that there was an attempted Planet Buster attack by the University. Although it was thwarted this time, everyone knows that next time, it might be spotted too late...

[Misotu]

The mood in Cyberland today was one of grim resolve. Unconfirmed reports circulating this morning suggested that the Cyberpilot had engaged the enemy in his heartland, inflicting serious losses.

At midday, a brief official statement was issued, confirming that hostilities broke out when a University elite foil probe was discovered lurking in fungus close to Cybernetic territory.

The patrolling chopper neutralised both the probe and the nerve gas chopper escort. "The pilot then acted on his own initiative, and attacked the nearest enemy base" declared a Spokesfunction. "We regret that the pilot found it necessary to use nerve gas to overcome hostile units found in the city. The responsibility for this tragedy rests with UoP leadership, who insist on basing offensive military units in population centres".

"More concerning was the discovery that this base was garrisoned with an Alien unit, codenamed a "battle ogre". This confirms what we have long suspected. Provost Tig has been lured to the dark side."

Condolences have been sent to the pilot's family. He was able to radio in his last farewell, but it is known that his craft is heavily damaged and low on fuel deep inside enemy territory.

This evening, the Prime Function confirmed that an offer of truce has been received from the University. "We long for peace" she said. "But this attack should send a clear message to the University. Though they are powerful, we are by no means vanquished. If it is war they want, war they will have. If they truly desire peace, then we urge the Provost to make his intentions clear by abandoning the construction of probe foils, planet busters and nerve gas units."

[TigToad]

In an official statement today by Provost Tig he made it clear that the cybernetic helicopter was to be allowed to go home. "Enough have died already in what was a simple misunderstanding. Killing one more man won't change that..hopefully the consciousness will see this act for what it was, a peace offering."

In other news, a massive military build up has been moving towards Morgan territory today after inital peace offers were harshly scoffed at. "We do not desire war," one University official said, "But if they insist, we have to be prepared.

Tig

[Tau Ceti]

What the Provost must understand is that when he makes an offer of peace immediately after attempting to nuke our capital and while still preparing for his second and third attempts, as well as building huge squadrons of Nerve Gas-armed choppers and Probes, he does not have a lot of credibility.

If he immediately stops building any Planet Busters, Nerve Gas units and Probes, then Morgan Industries can accept peace. If he only wants a breathing space to further build up his weapons of aggression, we will not provide it.

The University of Planet attacked Morgan Industries without provocation, and seem to have every intention of fighting an offensive war, aiming to conquer their opponents. In contrast, Morgan Industries produces only defensive troops and structures. We have no aggressive intentions, but if the Provost decides to attack us, it is a decision he is going to regret for the rest of his few remaining days.

[Misotu]

It was confirmed today that the offer of a truce from the Provost has been renewed. In an unprecedented gesture of goodwill, The Cyberpilot was allowed to leave University territory unharmed. Unfortunately, despite desperate efforts by Cybernetic Search and Rescue Units, heavy damage to his aircraft prevented his safe return home.

While the hero's family were too upset to speak to the media, close family friends expressed their dissatisfaction with the rescue operation. "It was highly unsatisfactory, not at all what we expected" said one. "The Search and Rescue Division is nothing more than the renamed Home Defence Scouts, for goodness sake. We expected something more than just a bunch of blokes with sticks. All they did was stand there on the cliffs bawling 'Come on sonny, you can make it' in the vague direction of his flightpath. We thought there'd be an aircraft carrier. Or a boat of any kind, really."

While the public mood was a little more optimistic, officials remained grim. "The truce offer is a problem for us" explained one. "If we don't accept, we appear to be warmongers. But look at it - the Provost has already slaughtered millions of our citizens without provocation. Now he promises peace, while stealing our technology and building waves of foil probes and x choppers near our borders. And finally, a further University planet buster will be completed in just two years."

It is believed that the Prime Function has indicated that a truce might be agreed if the University ceases building foil probes with immediate effect, in expectation of further reductions in University military spending. No comment on this was available from official sources.

[BustaMike]

Just curious...

What was the reactor on the planetbuster that was used? Also I would love to see a save of this game if someone wants to send it to me. Thanks.

[BustaMike]

Just curious...

What was the reactor on the planetbuster that was used? Also I would love to see a save of this game if someone wants to send it to me. Thanks.

Sorry...
[This message has been edited by BustaMike (edited June 15, 2000).]

[BustaMike]

friggin' thing didn't do anything when I clicked submit and it's still won't even now. anyway sorry for the triple post
[This message has been edited by BustaMike (edited June 15, 2000).]

[Misotu]

Fortunately for me, the reactor was only fusion. I'll send you a save game Bustamike.

[Misotu]

No problem about the delay Tig. On the sanctions issue, I think that's why the UN Charter was repealed? I thought that meant that sanctions would no longer be imposed for atrocities?

[TigToad]

Sorry about the delay guys.. These turns just take me so long and I've been so busy of late.. I hadn't been able to get to it.

In any case, I think one of you nerved gassed one of my cities and sanctiosn weren't imposed. If that was what happened, we need to do something about that as I don't want to be the only one ostrisized from income.

Tig