Turns of AXT041 game in Apolyton PBEM Tournament

[The Commodore]

2122 to the Drones...

Is my writing any good, or is it just annoying?

[Q_tip1976]

2122 sent to the Cult of Planet.

[cbn]

2122 passed to the gaians

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Spiritual Advisor " there are reports that the Drones have been treating Planet most harshly. The only faction that rivalled them was the Morgans and we have no report that they survived Planetfall."

Prophet cbn " it is true that they have not been the most planet-friendly with their incessant desire for increased production and industry"

Advisor " Some of the more radical elements are calling on you to confront them about their policies whenever you meet the foreman"

prophet cbn " We can handle the interventionist zealots-- While we are not allied with the drones and do not have any formal agreements, the foreman has a reputation of honesty . I would not wish to interfere in his internal relations.

Advisor " the populace grow restless as word of his excesses grow. There have been demonstrations in some of the more activist parishes calling on the leadership to more actively protect Planet"

Prophet " I will contact the foreman to see if he can clean up any waste thay are creating and also make some symbolic gesture that we can broadcast over our televids-- perhaps I could prevail upon them to plant a park or forest, make a donation to the church or even engage in some joint venture. In the meantime, have the priests preach understanding of diversity and obedience to religious authority. We cannot have the activists controlling our adgenda. Most of the people know that we can best serve Planet by peacefully persuading any other factions to embrace the true Way"

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I liked other posts showing some internal divisions within factions-- and Commodore I do really enjoy the posts-- I think they add to the gaming experience.
[This message has been edited by cbn (edited March 18, 2001).]
[This message has been edited by cbn (edited March 19, 2001).]

[Sarxis]

next turn passed to pirates

[The Commodore]

Turn 2123 to Q-tip...

[Q_tip1976]

MY 2123 sent to Cult of Planet

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Free Drone Diplomacy Advisor - Foreman, some of the followers of Prophet cbn have been protesting the amicable relations between you and the Prophet.

Forman Q-tip - [Puts down his Scotch on the Rocks] What is it about us that those zealots object to?

Advisor - Apparently they object to our emphasis on heavy industry and production.

Forman Q-tip - What? Do those fungus hugging wimps expect Society to rebuild itself?! Hmmmmmm never the less the Prophet has been a reasonable man so far. Perhaps we could make a bit of propaganda to calm his peoples. Something that shows industry being used to "help" Chiron ecologicaly. A new terraforming unit was just commissioned at Craftsman Keep. I'll order it's first mission to plant a forrest in a desert area out side of that base. Arrange to have documentary filmed about this first mission. Ensure that it is flattering.

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Excerps from "The Free Drones: Learning the Way of Planet"

.....and these brave souls leaving their homes and families on a six year mission to plant wildlife on the Planets surface.....According to Drone Ecological Engineer Ted Greenly the biomass of the area will be increased by over 1000%!.......Good luck these men and woman risking life and limb to learn the Way of Planet! THE END

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[cbn]

2123 passed

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CULT NEWS


prophet Cbn, in the face of rising public opinion, made a suprise announcement supporting the Drone faction " While they are not followers of the True Way, we must understand that understanding of Planet takes time and they have shown a willingness to make some efforts".

The statement was followed by numerous televid stories of Drone Activity beneficial to Planet. Within 24 hours, all anti-drone demonstrations had stopped with the exception on a continuing "Vigil for Planet" at Plantlovers Cove, the headquarters of the opposition " Planet Above All" (PAA) party. A spokesman for the PAA stated " all we have seen is a dedicated PR campaign by the prophet and the Drones to fool the people into believing theere is nothing to fear. We will not be fooled"

Despite the rhetoric, PAA support dropped from 18% at the height of the demonstrations to 5 % in the aftermath of the prophet's statement. Political analysts believe that the prophets unusual step in speaking directly from the pulpit at the Shrine of Planet was designed to play upon his exalted status as the Blessed Prophet. It marks the first time the prophet spoke from the pulpit on secular matters.

Analysts are speculating that this might signal a greater willingness of the prophet to use the force of his religious authority and power to maintain himself as head of state. With approval ratings of over 70% in his secular role and an increase to 97%participation in the Planet meditation ceremonies, it appears that the prophet has maintained, if not strengthened his control over the government.


In local news, troops killed two more mindworms in the last two years and captured a third. Unfortunately Former crew Alpha were killed in the battles. Services will be at the shrine of Planet where the bodies lay in state. Interment will occur at the Holy Order recycling center on Thursday afternoon. Our thoughts are with the families in the time of tragedy.
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[Sarxis]

2123 sent to pirates.

[The Commodore]

Turn 2124 to the Drones...


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Captain Delos, daily journal:

I plopped myself down next to the Commodore. He grinned and winked at me, bringing out a bottle of rum.

"Sir, your wife won't like to see that, and I don't want to be around when she finds out..." I began...

"Heh. She'll never know...unless you tell. Have you seen the Cultist broadcasts lately?"

"Ya, Sir...they should learn to cool off."

"Well, they mean well. I haven't spoken to Forman Q-tip sence Planet-fall, but I wouldn't worry. He'll keep 'em clam. It's a good thing none of our folks go into that. Honestly, I think that some of our people have forgotten who's in charge. No matter, they're happy."

"True sir...however, I think we do need to help get the efficecy up."

"Point. That can wait, however..."

We enjoyed a nice mug of rum, then we headed of to work.

[Q_tip1976]

2124 sent to Prophet cbn.

[cbn]

2124 to our friendly planet lovers the gaians

[Sarxis]

2124 sent to pirates

[The Commodore]

Turn 2125 to Q-tip...

[Q_tip1976]

MY 2125 to cbn

[cbn]

2125 to the Gaians