The Chiron Chronicle III

[[LordLMP]]

OOC: Seven Battlegroups??? How many Foils are there in one battlegroup? Also, Hive ain't wimps. they may be into mass amount of cheap units, but they are tricky and dangerous.

TO: Nautilus Dragons
FROM: Captain Svensgaard

After upgrading your units again with the latest armor and weapon technologies (plasma/impact), both the 1st and 2nd Rovers are ordered to the Cyborg-University borders near University Base. IF Zhakarov doesn't step down in a week, you are to move in and attack.

[[LordLMP]]

OOC: This i will do, since i am not actually playing Free Drones, or Hive or any other factions that doesn't have, i will simply say what they are up than always make a story line or newspaper like. busy enough with Pirates and moderating and other things.

Free Drones

The Free Drone units which supposed to be part of the Spartan Taskforce, quickly moves west, in a more stealthier manner. Also watching for hidden Hive units and Hive traps.

Hive

Noticing that the Spartan military moving west, the western bases are warned and ordered to prepare defences. Will take several weeks for the Spartan Taskforce to reach there. Various patrolling hive laser rovers are to do hit and run attacks on the Spartans Taskforce, slowly them down and do some damage.

Morgan

The Morganites established another base, situated closer to University and Cyborgs.

Believers

The only real contact they ever had so far is the Cult of Planet. So they are growing, establishing bases and occasionally send some minor crusades to eradicate the sinful Cult, which fails a lot. Only succes they had with those is slow down the Cults growth.

Cult

Binding their time worshipping Planetmind and the mind worms. About to establish a new base near the wreck of Unity. All the important components were draged away by mindworms for some reason. Prophet Dawn knows theres other factions throughout Chiron via his connection too Planetmind, just don't exactly know where they are and no chance to contact them. They are in contact with the Gaians, whom they have a uneasy Treaty after a split off war with them and with the believers, whom they are at war with. They are also in contact with the Pirates and Cyborgs. Pirates have been ignoring them and they still haven't replied the cyborgs concerning the captured Cyborg Probe Team.

Gaians

They are peacefully growing, taking care of planet and having good relations with Planetmind. They still puzzled of the activation of The Ruin the previous year. Most of their military is comprise of captured mind worms. The only other faction they have to worry about and in contact with is the Cult of Planet. They do send Probe Teams to keep an watch on the cult. Via the Cult, they heard of the Believer Faction, but haven't yet contacted them. So they are peacefully binding their time. Their Weather Paradign which they have succeeded in contruction 2 years ago is to be competing over the planets weather with another unknown faction. (Spartans) They also recently successfully build a Laser Foil prototype at Gaia's Landing. It has now been sent southwards to explore along the coast.

[Christantine The Great]

OOC: Been forgeting about the "antimind". Will try to catch up...

IC:

Near the tower in the Ruins

A small Gaian patrol makes their way through the thick fungus in their small Unity-class rover group they recovered after Planetfall. The small group approaches the taller monolith that seemed to rise up from the depths of Chiron. They start to unload the scanning equipment. Suddenly a beam of light shoots out from the monolith's top. It vaporises the humans through the viewports on the rovers.

About 3 days later

Mindworm group Alpha approaches the center of the Ruins. They are the backup of Unity Group Alpha, on a research trip to the new tower. They find a small group of rovers but no one is around. The psi group assignied to the mindworms sense angry feelings between the boil worms. The mindworms, without warning, pounce on the psi troops. AntiPlanet gained new weapons that day...

[XWaste]

Consciousness posts

Morgue disappearences
Authorities are baffled at the moment as they investigate a string of 'body snatches' that has occured around the country in various morgues. Bodies have been vanishing without a trace, it is speculated that the culprits may be organ farming though generally dead organs are not useful for transplants. The other rumour doing the rounds is that the bodies are being used as biological components for rogue implants, though this is also not possible as for an implant to work it needs to receive a verification signal from the Zeta complex that houses the algorithm - and these are tightly controlled. Police are looking into the matter.

New Base - Port Beta!
Situated on the coast between Alpha Prime and Inspiration Point, this new base will function as a waypoint for travel between the two cities. The base will also be able to utilse the southeastern rim of the fertile Garland Crater.

'Nother Node complete
Our research infrastructure has progressed another step with the completion of the Gamma Heights network node. Gamma Height will soon be the leader in Consciousness research as they are now beginning the construction of our first biology lab.

[DarkCloud]

The University Sun-Governor
5-17-2121
Vol 19 Issue 97

Zakharov Pleads for more Time

Academian Prokhor Zakharov has pleaded for more time for his University to elect a leader, he is calling for one standard month (40 days) and claims that that is how much time is needed. He states that he believes his faction is far too vulnerable at this point to be left without a proper leader, and since it is by order of the court of law that he cannot appoint a successor; it will take time for a vote, it will take (at least), he states 2 weeks for the vote to be completed.

Editor Ryan O'Harrah-Cloister

Protest about Provocative Moves

Acting leader, UnderSecretary of State Madeline Angels-Kypp has sent a statement of complaint to the Cyborg leader, Aki-Zeta Five, to withdraw the founding of the colony as it intrudes upon University boundaries.

She also asks for the University citizens who wish to be transfered to University land to be able to do so.

Head Reporter Nathaniel Ricks-Sparr

Appeal?

The question we must ask about this unfortuante turn of events for Academian Zakharov is wheater he will appeal the decision, for he certainly has the right to, but will he.

Another question is the trial for how long he will be kept in captivity with the other indited members of the University. A good estimate is 20-30 years, but his lawyers state that "15 years is the most he deserves; and he should be able to rule again in his own country, for it is oppressive to interfere with others states of affairs"

Reporter Shenga Ji-Hi

Candidates

The candidates for leadership of the University are up in the air but right now the candidates are:

Elaine Stuart-Lewison (Pro Cyborg) [Doves]
Donald Lewis-Williamson (War with all other factions; excepting Morganites)[Hawks]
Advisor Rodger Stuart-Leevies (Continue Zakharov's Policies) [University]
Undersecretary of State Madeline Angels-Kipp (Pro-Peace; Temperance) [Temperance]
Gen. Stuart Krober-Dugss (War to return Zakharov) [Instigators]

[Argonaut]

Freedom's Banner
EXTRA!!!!

The Virtual World Unveiled!!!

Today, scientist announced the completion of the fabled secret project that has been generating rumours across the faction. The Virtual World, is the most sophisicated Network holographic system ever known to human kind. The facility, installed in Data DeCentral's down town core, stretches Faction wide through the network nodes. Available to all citizens with range of a network node, the Virtual World provides endless entertainment for all ages.

Roze Calls First Election!

Datajack Roze announced today the first Data Angel Elections to be held. In the wake of the completion of the Virtual World, many cynics see these elections as timely. However, already candidates are announcing their plans to run against her. So far the candidates are:

Arthur Pennigton (Reunification with Morgan)
Nadine Rahmiraj (Isolationist)

Roze Grants Zakharov Time

Roze announced today, that Zakharov would have until the completion of elections before Zakharov would be forced to turn himself over to Data Angel authorities. The move comes for fear of the political void that would be left should Zakharov be taken into custody too soon. Already, the University election plan is well under way, with several parties vying for the top spot. Several of these or anti-Data Angel, however Roze insists that 'democracy must prevail'.

Armament Program Announced

General Mao Ling Sung, former Unity Security Officer and leader of the Data Angel Armed Forces announced today that plans were underway to expand the Data Angel offensive ability.

"With factions like the Spartan around, it won't be long before we have to defend ourselves. We don't want to be caught off guard, so while we have the chance, we're preparing ourselves."

The plan calls for more Impact Rover groups, like the two already in existance, as well as a second ship, utilizing the syntmetal armour as well.

[This message has been edited by Argonaut (edited December 11, 2000).]

[Argonaut]

OOC: I would be willing to take over a second faction if it would help the game move along. I wouldn't mine taking on the Gaians. They're seperated still from the Data Angels, so it's not a conflict of interest. And I'll gladly give Dee up if someone comes along who wants her.

***Private Message***
To: Alliance Leaders
From: Datajack Roze c/o Data Angels


Greetings Lady and Gentlemen,

As you may have heard, I am beginning an armament program here in Data Angel territory. I do not trust this unholy Morganite/University friendship and am preparing myself for the worst. Hopefully all will go well, and Zakharov will turn himself over without problems.

Aki, I still believe it would be prudent if we were to...support....Miss Stewart-Lewison's campaign in whatever ways we can. Some of the other candidates are less than friendly. Another reason for my armament. I will assist in your defence I assure you.

Captain, I am also constructing a second ship, slightly more advanced then the current one under production. I intend to insure that you are not left completely with the burden of defending Alliance fleets, although I sincerely appreciate your assistance in defending Atlantisville.

Comissoner, let me say I am most grateful for your information on Industrial Economics. My next plan is for economic development, once we are better defended and the elections here are over. Do you know of the theories on Nonlinear Mathematics? I would be willing to share them with you if you needed them, or something else prehaps? Nolinear Mathematics would allow you to create Impact weapons, something to help defend yourself from the Spartans if need be. Let me know,

Roze

[XWaste]

***private to the Nautilus Pirates***

Message to Captain Svensgaard
From Prime Function Aki Zeta-5

Greetings Captain. I have sent the files on Social Psych over to you, coordinating our research goals is a strategy we should maintain for the future.

As I am sure you have heard, the trial has ended successfully, one sad chapter of this planet’s brief history has come to end. I still expect some tricks from Zhakarov though, for surely he should have seen this outcome and planned some strategy for his escape. My troops are on alert, there is not much more I can do at the moment. With (hopefully) someone sane running the University the prospects for peace on this continent are ever strengthened.

***private to the Peacekeepers***

Message to Commissioner Pravin Lal
From Prime Function Aki Zeta-5

I thank you for the gift of Industrial Economics…I would not like to see this generosity go unrewarded so I am transmitting to you the data I have collected on Planetary Networks. With this gift you will be able to coordinate your different research facilities much more efficiently, as well as being able to transmit information from mobile sources more effectively. As you rightly point out we need a standard for trade to make it feasible. We also need a standard for information trade...this research I have sent to you will make it easier for us both to trade research in the future.


[This message has been edited by XWaste (edited December 11, 2000).]

[XWaste]

***Private to the Data angels***

Message to Head Datajack Sinder Roze
From Prime Function Aki Zeta-5

Greetings Roze, it was with some regret that I had to depart from Data DeCentral last week. I very much enjoyed the time we got to spend together.

I agree, we should promote the candidate that we want in the University elections. I have some 'contacts' that will get to work soon.

Let's keep each other posted about updates, we should be ready to act quickly should Zak attempt to pull a 'swift one' on us.

[[LordLMP]]

OOC: Christine, Song of Planet, second biggest base the gaians have, is situated in the middle of the Ruins. And will not allow mass destruction of a base this early in the game either.
Argonaut, i give you permission for Tempory control of the Gaians. By describing their situation should help and the coming problems of the "Antimind", threating Song of Planet.

NAUTILUS SAILORS NEWS

People are demanding election aswell...

With the recent news of University and Data Angels starting their elections, the people here wants one aswell. Base on the polls, the majority of our factions people are happy with our Captain Svensgaard. But there are few that demand an election.
Svensgaard told the people in a press conference that we are not exactly in best of shape to start an election. But if the majority of the people demands it, then he'll allow a election. The minority of people wanting an election are unhappy, but they'll be patient.

TO: Trade Alliance
FROM: Captain Svensgaard

The trade routes connecting the peacekeepers, data angels, the conciousness and my faction as been established. Theres still work to be done, it is ready. Our merchant fleets can safely travel.

Don't worry about my Fleet taking the burden to defend our waters, but any help is appreciated. The joint registry is a success aswell and helps better coordinates our ships.

TO: Aki Zeta-Five

And now transmitting Polymorphic Software. Now i have to shift resources into the Military, to improve the defences of my bases and expand my fleet, which currently spread a bit thin.

As for the still possible threat of Zhakarov, my Nautilus Dragons are still available to help defend your territory.

TO: Commissioner Pravin Lal

Thank you for the Industrial Economics, but will take sometime before i can make full use. My faction is also into expanding our military, to better defend ourselves and the alliance in the vast seas of Chiron.

[This message has been edited by [LordLMP] (edited December 12, 2000).]

[Cyber]

OOC:Oops, LordLMP, I wanted to say that the Spartans will build 2 battlegroups, composed alltogether 0f seven ships.Sorry for the little mistake.The Hive might have lots of cheap units, but the Spartans have 8 highly trained, equipped and fast units, so I think they have the advantage.

[Cyber]

Double, sorry.


[This message has been edited by Cyber (edited December 12, 2000).]

[TheDiplomat]

Private Message
To:Alliance Leaders
From:Comissioner Lal

Datajack Roze, I thank you for your offer to transfer the data concerning Nonlinear Mathematics and as we are building somesort of armed fleet for our defence.
I myself tried to stop the building of this fleet, but a political group called the survivors,mostly refugees from the tragic base the Spartans occupied, has gathered quite much power to themselves and wanted to build a war fleet even though we have the protection of Planetmind.
The introduction of new weapons might give more radical ideas to them.I have a hunch these people will cause the rest of us lots of trouble.

Aki, I gladly accept the gift of Planetary Networks, and I think that information based Trade is in the long run as important as conventional trade.The second step towards universal peace

and Captain, I would like to ask a favor from you.I know you need every one of you ships right know, but could you send one ship to scout what this Hive faction is doing, whats happening there? I am concerned that they might try to cut the newly established trade routes and by that way isolate our faction.If that scenarios occurs, the fear of war will give the survivors more power and might start a another war, a civil war.

[DarkCloud]

OOC: University will soon have contact with Pirates, please, LMP? I believe it will add more to the story.

Message to Data Angel Leader
From United University Press

Info: Requested:

Sentencing data for Academian Prokhor Zakharov, please give us the scoop, we are a start-up paper, supporting Miss Elaine Stuart-Lewison and her candidacy for Head Academian (president) in the University.

To have the length of time he and the others will be imprisoned will be a coup for our paper!

-Researcher/Editor James Kypp-Powells

[DarkCloud]

From: Elaine Stuart-Lewison
To: Prime Function Aki Zeta-Five, Head Datajack Sinder Roze
Subject: Support

Dear kind leaders,

I can easily pick up the election if I recieve your support in the coming election. And if I win the election, I will open the gates for free trade of ideas and such. Whilst I belive in many of Zakharov's policies, I am, as you may say, more of a humanitarian (people person) than he was.

I like people, and I respect their rights,

Regards,
Lewinson.

To: Daniel Jakhobs-Howell
From: Donald Lewis-Williamson
Subject: UNO

Dear Daniel,

May I have your support in the ellimination of the 'peaceful' candidates, for they must fall in order for the right of might to prevail and for the University to regain its right as the leader of this frail new nation on Chiron.

Thus, I request 50 of your best men for hits on the following candidates:
[b]Elaine Stuart-Lewison
and
Undersecretary of State Madeline Angels-Kipp

Don't disapoint me.
Donald.