Turns of ACT021 game, second thread

[mark13]

OK, game successfully received, and passed to Misotu...

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Markite official announcement:

"We will fight them on the beaches, we will fight them in the sea, we will.....doesn't quite cut the mustard, somehow. Although we may be in a somewhat precarious position, we will fight to the death, through thick, thin and thinner. It is not over yet, citizens. But for now, the Markites must fight as one nation, and, in conjunction with our good allies, the Gaians, wipe out this bible-bashing menace for good."

CEO Mark13,
24th March 2178

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Ho hum.

[Garth Vader]

Turn to Gaians.

Believer Official Announcement

Elite Believer Zealots seized two Morgan bases today. Although we don't expect to be able to hold both of them the disruption in Morganite production was worth it.

[WhiteElephants]

Hey Garth, I never got the turn. Could you please resend?

Echo, echo, echo...

[Misotu]

The Spartans are pleased to report that Markite citizens in Morgan Transport voted overwhelmingly for the Plantswoman this year. Unfortunately, the post-election celebrations were somewhat excessive, resulting in the destruction of the base.

We have discovered that the Markites are researching air power, an aggressive technology that has nothing to do with irrigation or other acceptable pursuits. Enraged Spartan citizens will defend themselves against this new threat.

2178 sent to Garth

[Garth Vader]

Freaking email!! Ok I resent from my hotmail account. My @home account has been having some problems.

Mis, when you sent to me try the regular and steelg@hotmail.com

I want to see if I get both, just one, or neither!

[mark13]

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Markite official announcement:

2179 is going to be a difficult year for all Markite citizens. Put simply, you have two choices:

- You run away, and take up residence in one of the friednly Gaian bases...

- You stay at home, and experience the miserable torture of the over-zealous bible-bashers.

This message is being broadcast over an emergency channel, which may be cut off at any moment, you will receive no further warning. I, on the other hand, will be taking up emergency residence amongst the gleaming spires of.....

[fizzle]

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[mark13]

Markite official announcement:

One of our glorious bases was liberated this year - temporarily, of course. Over the last couple of years we have come across increasingly disturbing news, but this is indeed a true measure of the true intent of the bible-bashing Believers. We regret to inform everyone that two 6x-1-10 nerve gas missile penetrators are currently in the production line. We urge the rest of planet to unite against this menace, and trust in the ability of said parties to do so.

CEO Harrison,
"Our Finest Hour"

Edit: turn sent
[This message has been edited by mark13 (edited October 29, 2000).]

[Misotu]

Spartan divisions moved into a further Peacekeeper base this year.

2179 sent to Garth at both email addresses ...

[Garth Vader]

Turn to Gaians, from both email addresses.

Can you tell me if you got both of them?

Believers official Announcement

We would like to calm peoples fears about our air program. Those planes are just intended to drop leaflets about out beliefs. Those aren't nerve gas pods, they are just holy water dispensers.

[WhiteElephants]

Garth, I got the game from both email adresses. Go figure.

Turn 2180 to Morgan.

[mark13]

OK, this is my last turn, my dying breath, so to speak, so....

First of all, x-Needlejets are being produced in 3 Believing cities. I sincerely hope that all of Planet will unite against this menace.

WE, an apology, I have let you down very badly indeed in this game.

So, this is me, mark13, signing off. Goodbye, Chiron. You won't be missed

P.S. Congrats to Garth, for managing to get through my (pretty poor) defenses so swiftly.

[Misotu]

Our people were dismayed to hear that the Markites have destroyed a base, rather than permitting their people to join the growing and ever-popular Spartan empire. "Our hearts bleed for the poor souls who perished" said the Plantswoman. "They were cut off in their prime, and needlessly deprived of Spartan farming techniques."

Elsewhere, Spartan diplomats called an election for planetary governor. We believe it is time for the Plantswoman to have more influence in global affairs. Evidently the current incumbent agrees, since he has already cast his vote for us. Must've been that Markite election pamphlet

2180 sent to the Believers. (edited to add that I sent it to both addresses, just in case).
[This message has been edited by Misotu (edited October 31, 2000).]

[WhiteElephants]

An excerpt from a speech given earlier today at Gia's Landing by the Supreme Leader of Gai's Stepbrothers Noah Gai: "Today, fellow stepbrothers, we plant this Chivronian Oak in memory of our fallen commrade CEO Mark. Let this be a lasting reminder of his bravery and kindness towards our people and may his name burn forever in the memory of our people."

In other related news, Noah Gia, declared this week as National Gas Mask Awarness Week. Gas masks were distrubuted amongst the adults and children of Gia's Landing. Parents and teachers were then encouraged to demonstrate there uses with their children as well as participate in air raid drills. Spokes-stepbrother for Internal Affairs was quoted as saying,"This decade has been the most volital decade on Planet and with all these "would-be-Hitlers" running around we need to ensure the safety of our people, and ensure that we will enter this coming century with a proud face."

After this short commercial break we will be back with Diane Larson's special report on "Nerve Gas and its Horrible Effects on Planet's Ecosystem". Stay turned.

[Garth Vader]

Mis, you sent me your turn. Plus you got my hotmail address wrong. You can probably use only the @home one now. It seemed to do everything right yesterday, maybe they got their act together!

[Misotu]

Sorry Garth ... correct turn sent now.