Keygen's Alien Crossfire Turns, second thread

[Keygen]

"The first successful operations against the squids is a fact. Congratulations to the Cyborgs and the Pirates!"

Provost Keygen

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MY 2237 to Reggy.

[Reggy]

Turn to Hobbes

We have landed to powerful units to the north of the alien land mass to divert attention for the Hobbits.

[H0bbes]

Energy Nexus will be ours next turn. Onwards.

[Black Sunrise]

"Sir! Preliminary reports have come in." Spoke Yang, advisor on national internal security, and spokesman for the New Five Year Plan.

"Yes, councilor?"

"Sir, our population increased last year by 24%. It appears our people respond well to the new decrease in disorder."

"Excellent, councilor. Your Plan appears to be off to a good start. If it continues to accomplish so much, we will have many more areas for you to address. Any other reports?"

"Sir, I have one" spoke up the quiet black man in the immaculate suit.

"Yes, councilor?"

"Sir, I have concerns about our economy. You know that I came here after my recent ... troubles ... because of the obvious strength of your understanding of all matters financial"

"All at this table know both your qualifications, and my own. Get on with it"

"Sir, this economy is a mess. It's Efficiency is horrible, and on such a large empire as our own, the crunch is high. Plus, we have many many bases. Just this year we turned down 10 requests for funding. Next year, I expect that number to be at least 15. Sir, we cannot maintain this 'Plan' for long"

"If I understand it, we will not need to. Fear not, Councilor. Within five years we will turn our Economy back on. After we have gained a decided population advantage."

"If no one has further input? No? Good. I declare this meeting dismissed. Get to work, people, we have an Empire to run!"

[top secret report ends]

[Reggy]

Prep, prep, prep and more prep.

Turn to Hobbes

[H0bbes]

Energy Nexus has also seen the light. Heading for Great Intertwining next. Onwards.

Hobbes

[Black Sunrise]

2239 to Provost Keygen

"Sir, our growth this year was 18%..."

"Indeed, councilor Yang? I thought we could maintain our high rates?" interrupted Morgan with a slight smirk.

Yang gazed coldly at his rival for a moment, then continued. "18%. Slight lower than last years, but still far more significant than any of our rivals. Already we are reaping the benefits of extra people, as our infrastructure..."

"Our infrastructure cannot hold so many people" interrupted Morgan again.

"Damnit, Morgan!" Yang lost his temper, jumping to his feet with a snarl. "With more people to work, we can build up our infrastructure more quickly!"

"Without money to rush our building, we are nowhere!" shouted Morgan, banging his fist upon the table.

The Chairman gazed at the squabbling men for a few moments, then quietly touched his desk. A graph flashed upon the wall behind him.

"As you can see, already our revenue is at 50% of where it was before we implemented the plan, up almost double over last year. Although growth is off, it has not reached its expected plateau. We will continue with the Plan into its third year, while retaining options. Morgan, prepare a dossier on plan Green. We will see whether a switch will benefit us. Meeting adjourned."

[Reggy]

We have taken an alien base in the north. More to fall soon. Between Hobbes and our people, we are putting the squeeze on them.

Message for Hobbes: Our forces have eliminated one alien unit near your newly acquired base. We will attempt to move our naval support to your next target in support. Lastly, you are welcome!

[H0bbes]

Expansion has been temporarily halted due to the presence of an unexpectedly tough spore launcher. Strategy is being rethought at this moment. Took out our frustrations on a stray probe-team instead.

Hobbes

[Black Sunrise]

2240 to Provost Keygen

"17% growth this year" smirked Yang.


WHOOP! WHOOP! WHOOP! YOU HAVE 8 MINUTES TO REACH DESIGNATED WORK POSITIONS!

"&^%%!!!! I thought we had more time! Send the move! Quick! We can still make it if we hurry!"

YOU NOW HAVE 7 MINUTES TO REACH DESIGNATED WORK POSITIONS!

"Run!"

[H0bbes]

Great Intertwining is ours.

Reload is the result of a Terran.exe crash for no apparant reason. Was worried because it occurred after all my battles, but the result was almost identical the second time through.

[Black Sunrise]

2241 to Provost Keygen

"15% Growth."

"Sir, intelligence reports indicate our neighbors have acquired XXXXX XXXX!"

"Switch to Plan Green. We need cash, and we need it now!"

[H0bbes]

Onwards. A period of consolidation.

[Black Sunrise]

2242 to Provost Keygen

Let us retain Plan Green for four more years. The cash will aid our expansion.

[Reggy]

A copy of my previous email. Please give me feedback on it as I do not want to do this unless all support this.

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SMACX 2241 to Hobbes

To all fellow players. I have an important announcement. I have decided
that I do not want to win this game. One of you will. I will play a
UN role. I will support the just and boycott the unjust. I will attack
directly if attacked (Alien nation the exception)only, but I will not
lead aggression against any fraction. I may choose to provide aid to
a fraction that is in need of it, but may or may not choose to fight
in the war.

I thought this would make the game more interesting as you are all relatively
equal. If this is an offensive stance I will reconsider and play normally.
I am only doing this to make this more fun for all, so if people do not
like this, it would make no sense to do this.

Please let me know if there are any objections. If any one objects I
will revert to the old Reggy and not disclose anyone's objections.

Captain Reggy