Turns of AXT028 game in Apolyton PBEM Tournament

[cbn]

Turn 2148 passed
(I do play quite differently from stuntman so it was interesting to inherit a position that was so much better than my standard play with respect to some matters and so much worse with respect to others)


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A freak transmission is heard throughout Planet.


Emporer cbn addressed the citzens, " Although there may be some difficult transitions ahead, The Hive shall continue to prosper under new leadership. Obedience to authority will lead to prosperity for all"

The lieutenant stepped in to make the routine announcements. " Mandatory military training will take place at 0600h. Fertilization of all workers numbered F100 to F164 will take place in Annex 12. In other news, the Hive today completed (Classified) and in communications with (Classified) achieved . . . . . TRANSMISSION CENSORED by the Ministry of Communcations.
[This message has been edited by cbn (edited March 04, 2001).]

[Cedronian]

Turn sent to Zaphod.

Ced.

[cbn]

2150 to ced


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NEWSFLASH

Emporer cbn today announced the completion of the Merchant Exchange. This project will be instrumental in improving the Hive economy and insiders predict that the additional energy will further strengthen the Emporer's dictatorial regime.

In a prepared statement Emporer cbn indicated that this project was proof that the Hive is focused on peaceful expansion and growth and looks forward to further economic ties with other nations.

[John-SJ]

2151 to the Hive...

[cbn]

Turn 2151 to the prime function

[Cedronian]

Turn sent to Zaphod.

Congratulations cbn on building the Merchant Exchange. The Prime Function is also pleased to hear that the Hive are striving towards peaceful relations with the other factions. This corresponds well with the Prime Functions own intent.

Ced.

[John-SJ]

2152 to the Hive...

[cbn]

Turn 2152 passed to the cyborgs

[Cedronian]

Turn sent the Spartans.

Ced.

[Cedronian]

MY2152 sent to the Spartans.

BTW, I really dislike mindworms

Ced.

[John-SJ]

2153 to the Hive...

[cbn]

2153 to cyborgs

[Cedronian]

MY2153 sent to the Spartans.

Ced.

[cbn]

2154 played


Important note!!! When I opened the turn I got a notice that an election for governor had been called by Roze (AI). There are some suggested procedures (in other threads) for player initiated elections so players can each have an opportunity to bribe or cajole for votes. In that spirit I am going to post here the election standings at the time I passed the turn.

There were 3 candidates

Zaphod
Cedronian
Stuntman19 (now me --cbn)

The parties with their number of votes votes and voting intention were as follows.

Datajack 10 voting for cedronians Conciousness
Morgan 4 voting for the cbn's Hive
Cha dawn 7 ? voting for Zaphod's Spartans
Hive 14 voting for Hive
Consciousness12 no intent stated
Spartans 12 no intent stated
Pirates 7 no intent stated


So its currently Hive 18, Consciousness 10 and Spartans 7 with 3 big blocs of votes left to go. My "in-character" plea for votes follows.
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" Emporer it is clear that it is a close three way race and that any of you can win this election and with it the benefits of governorship. What shall we do"

Thr emporer replied " we must trust in the intelligence of the other factions. We are the most economically weak faction with a -2 Economy and they must realize that we would gain the least comparative advantage from the trade bonus arising from governor. To allow this commerce bonus to fast researching faction like the cyborgs may leave the rest of us in the technological dust. "


Later that day The Emporer made a planet wide address. " the Hive is committed to peaceful co-existence with other factions and hereby respectfully offers its services to lead the first council of planet. We would submit that it is in other factions self-interest to consider our candidacy as we have neither the economic/research advantages to take disproportionate advantage of increased trade, nor offensive military advantages that may make early infiltration such a dangerous tool. We offer to speak pact or treaty with any faction that would vote in our favor and are willing to consider any trades/terms that may be offered.

Whatever the result of the vote, we seek peaceful coexistence and look forward to continuing friendly relations.
[This message has been edited by cbn (edited March 09, 2001).]
[This message has been edited by cbn (edited March 10, 2001).]

[Cedronian]

Turn sent.

When I got the turn, Cha Dawn had 9 votes, not 7. Just thought that I would update that so that the info is current.

Even though the Hives plea for votes sounds like a good and "neutral" idea, the Prime Function has decided that it is in the best interest for the Cyborg faction to cast their votes for their own leader.

As for the rest of the factions being "left in the dust" tech-wise, I would just like to point out that it is not the Cyborgs who are no. 1 in the tech race Besides, the Cyborgs gladly share techs with their friends and allies, both present and future.

May the best and ablest (sp?) faction leader win!

Ced.