Turns of AXT042 game, second thread

[knowhow2]

I don't have the turn. Although I did get the "dimplomatic" post from Foreman cbn.

[cbn]

Turn sent again to the prophet-- Sometimes cyberspace loses the mail LOL just like Canada Post.

[knowhow2]

turn 2176 to tench

[Tenchusatsu]

Year 2176 to Walt.
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Just when we thought our foreign affairs was going south, we achieved two major milestones this year. One was the successful infiltration of the Cyborg Datalinks. We have indeed confirmed that the Cyborgs are well ahead in technology. But what we did not know before was that the Cyborg economy follows the practices of a wasteful and environmentally-unfriendly Free Market. Already our infiltrators report that the Planet psyche is feeling very disfavorable toward the Cyborg bases. This means that if we employ our mindworm trainers against the 'Borg, the Planet will definitely assist us in battle. However, we have also noticed that on their naval vessels, they are employing some sort of crimson armor that radiates a kind of alien energy. We fear that this "Resonant Armor" will help the 'Borg vessels against psionic attacks. It probably won't be enough to overcome the advantage we will have because of their Free Market, but it is definitely something to watch out for. We have not seen any land units employ the armor yet, but no doubt they are already in the process of equipping their land units with the technology.

The other milestone is the successful signing of a treaty with Lal of the Peacekeepers. Not only that, but we were also able to sell a technology and a comm frequency to Lal in exchange for some badly needed energy credits. This marks another step in peaceful relations with the PK.
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Imagine that. I get this turn just as I was about to leave for work. And as everyone knows, SMAC always comes before work! (unless the former threatens the existence of the latter ...)

[knowhow2]

Heard from a Cultist traiter.

"Young Prophet Cha Dawn has just order the removal of First Advisor knowhow2, although highly temporarily, and he will be replaced by Daytrippin as the new First Advisor of the Planet Cult. The romour is that he's being held resposible for the drone-conflict and the circumstances that lead to it."

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The official message to planet factions

"The Planet Cult inner affairs will continue as usual and the saving of mankind will proceed without delay. However the Planet Cult representation and management will be preformed by our new First Advisor Daytrippin from now on."

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Former Planet Cult First Advisor Knowhow2

"I have no comment at this moment."

[knowhow2]

Okay guys,

I'll be away to my vacation now and as mentioned before, Daytrippin will be substituting for me. He'll drop by and say hello later (hopefully).

have a great summer and I'll hopefully see you again later this year.

alan,

[Walt]

2176 to cbn.

[cbn]

2176 is done and 2177 moves forward for the Cult. It is hoped that the change in first advisors will lead to less conflict but the drones remain wary of cultist intentions.

[Tenchusatsu]

Year 2177 to Walt.

[Walt]

2177 to cbn.

[cbn]

2177 to daytrippin

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Channel 10 News

In our lead story today, hostilities broke out again between the Drones and the Cult. A Drone naval task force detected a Cult landing craft containing at least one worm unit. Despite warnings to turn back, the unit approached the Drones coast and was destroyed by Drone coastal forces. A military spokesman stated that they are treating this as an isolated incident but at this time all Drone forces are on high alert awaiting the Cultist response.

Analysts indicated that this incident is indicative of the lack of trust the Drones have for the Cult in the aftermath of the "Boy Scout" massacre of 2172. At this hour, tensions remain high.

[Tenchusatsu]

Year 2178 to Walt.
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Gaian Defense Minister Report, Year 2178

- We have achieved our first naval victory. Our mindworm trainers aboard an Isle of the Deep report that they have been attacked by a Cyborg vessel. They successfully defended themselves against the attack, but they suffered moderately heavy damage in the process. We have ordered the trainers to retreat and allow the IoD to heal and recover from the battle. [Late correction: Technically this is not our first naval victory. Our previous victory was the sinking of an enemy transport, but that's not really worth bragging about.]

- Our infiltrators within the 'Borg datalinks report that the 'Borg government has taken control of their economy. Their new Planned Economy seeks to control the environmental destruction caused by their former Free Market. It seems they want to improve their relations to the Planet psi in an attempt to better resist the psionic powers of our mindworms. Our trainers report that we still have the advantage when it comes to psionic combat, so we need not be alarmed. Moreover, the inefficiencies of their Planned economy will no doubt have a major impact on their energy production and scientific research. It is my opinion that the Cyborgs cannot afford to continue waging a vendetta against us for very long, and that sooner or later they will want to discuss terms for a cease-fire.

- We have received reports of a war brewing between the Drones and the Cult. We have very little intelligence on either faction, not even the location of a single base. But from the Planetary power graphs, it seems the Cult is outmatched by the populous Drones. Perhaps the Cult is receiving assistance from another faction. Or maybe their leader is on some sort of suicidal "Holy Jihad." The heavy industries of the Drones would definitely be a prime target for a faction who claims to be acting directly out of the will of Planet. (Bunch of loons if you ask me. At least we Gaians don't sacrifice our humanity. We want to live with Planet, not become Planet.)

- I recommend to our diplomats that we remain strictly neutral in the Drone-Cult conflict. The Drones can overpower us with their industry, and the Cult can "out-worm" us with their superior connection to the Planet psyche. Plus we already have our hands full with the 'Borg given our current military budget.

[cbn]

" Foreman cbn, we have a dispatch from the cult advisor daytrippin. In addition to comparing you to a bodily orifice it also demands reparations"

Foreman cbn turned, "Reparations are they mad?? They paid us no reparations for our lost scouts!! Also we warned them repeatedly that we would not tolerate a Cult ship bearing troops in range of our coast. What did he do but load a worm on the ship we had already warned him about ! Our sinking of this vessel was entirely in line with what we said we would do."

[Walt]

Turn passed to cbn. Couldn't hook up to the mail server earlier today... :-(

I'll be gone from tomorrow (Friday) morning, EST, until Sunday evening, again EST. I'll be unable to play turns during that time.

Have a good weekend!

Walt

[cbn]

Turn 2178 is done -- 2179 to daytrippin

The war continues.