The Chiron Chronicle 6: 2182

[DarkCloud]

Only the 5th, Rocky Crag, Daniel, and Anastasius were going to war.

I didn't mean to seem as if I was ordering people to lose...

[Argonaut]

OOC: Yeah, I appologize for snapping. One thing though, the map I have places Rocky Crag WAY South, as in the Southern most part of the continent. The only border I've got on the map I created is between Cosmograd on the University side and Trojan Source on the Data Angel side. It's around the South Western part of Landing Bay. Did I get the coordinates wrong?

Angel's Herald

The Sprawl Goes On-line

Transmission was recieved today from our new holding, dubbed The Sprawl, on the large island to the North. Not much is known about the island, beyond the bases vacinity, but the Scout unit sent with it is already moving out to discover what's in the vacinity. In a time with so much bad news, it's nice to hear positive information for once.

All Quiet on the Western Front

So far, there has been an uneasy silence for the most part on our border with the University. Beyond a few skirmishes here and there, no critical battles have occured and there has been no loss of life on either side. Even at Inspiration Point (currently the hot spot on this continent) hostilities have remained at a minimal. It is unknown when the big push will come, or who will initiate it, but most believe it will be coming soon.

Some people are calling for a diplomatic solution, now that the Morganites have pulled out of the war, but analysts are not optomistic.

[[LordLMP]]

OOC: Darkcloud, Rocky Crag is situated mostly inside a mountain south of Garland Crater, deep in Cyborg territory. The hidden bases were to research advance techs, not to prepare for a future war. Thats what i thought and you also mentioned (i think) that they established a second hidden base south of Rocky Crag, at underground at the edge of the mountain close to the coast. Don't you have the map? Will send you the map aswell. Can try taking Inspiration Point back, after being under cyborg control for 60 years and there is a base east from there too, which University can gang up on. Let me get the map to SMAC, or even maybe try getting my website up and post it there. Darkcloud, you don't have full control of the Morganites or the Believers. the Antimind is mostly a sub group of Planetmind. would control them only if its required. will do some moves with spartans for now too, and have some internal problem flaming up, but doubt the war will end, but will slow down to stalemate, after the battle against the Cult of War and the Main Army. and the elimination of the Combine Army, which their supply route is cut off. Starving them out, ammunition wise and spare parts anyway. they pretty much can acquire food of their own, from farms especially. another thing, people thinks the whole population is inside the base, which i doubt it. half or 1/3 of them are in the field too, working on the farms, mines and solar collectors. Spartan will have a battle or two with the Battle Dragons north of their territory, soon joined the Gaians reinforcements. Since spartans crappy industry and internal problems, will have trouble to get reinforcements on either fronts. then, why would the Hive bother helping the spartans, after seing that the Spartans ain't has powerful as they thought they were but doubt after the last few major huge battles that the Peacekeepers have enough strength to really try conquering the Spartans territory.

North of Blast Rifle Crag

The six Battle Dragon units have entered Blast Rifle Crags radious, moving towards the base. They have overunned some farms along the way aswell. When they detected two Spartan Rover units coming towards them, the Battle Dragons turned to engage them. The spartan units are unarmoured missile rovers and shouldn't be a serious problem for the armoured Battle Dragons. When they engaged, the Battle at Joe's Farm begins.

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Major Kurita check the status of the Hive forces under his command. Out of the five gatling rovers, only about 2 units survived with some losses. They were able to find survivors from the other Hive units. About a unit worth, but without rovers. He ordered to the renmants of the Hive units to scavange duty, to find any workable rovers in the battlefields they fought at, Hive or Spartans. they even found some spartans survivors, which they excuted on the spot. not like the peacekeepers would know about it, as they are to busy reestablishing defences at the Defence Lines, taking care of the Spartan Artilleries and making plans to retake Data Acquisition. While his people cannibilize wreckages and some workable rovers, he searchs through peacekeeper databanks provided by General Kane from General Braddock, he has located what he was looking for. It seems that the Peacekeepers discovered a Monolith north-east edge of the Great Dunes. The PKs have avoided exploring them due some risks in previous discoveries elsewhere, but the Hive hasn't. A several times in Hive history, they sent damage Hive units to Monoliths, where they repaired rovers and build some replacements. It even repairs the human body and brings them back to life. In some occasions, it even improves the entire units morale, improving them. After the Hive units finishs scavaging, he intends to lead his units to that Monolith.

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Northern Spartan Territory

There is a situation going in Spartan territory. The General of the Blockade Guardians refused to equip his units with Nerve Gas and to lead them into the wastes to go after the unindentified rovers, which have been raiding mines, solar collectors and sensor arrays along the northern parts of Spartan territory. Why risk his troops in sensor blind area? the long range sensors are uneffective in the wastes, due to the wastes there. (except for sensor Arrays and deep radar) While the General gets called back to Sparta Command for "processing", six uninditefied units come out of the Upland Wastes and moving towards Blast Rifle Crag. two spartan missile rovers move to intercept them, which attracted the unknown rovers to them. They are outnumbered. rest of the Blockade Guardians started to move to go help the outnumbered spartan units, but they would be to late. They are also worried that there may be more of the unknown rovers which may come out of the wastes, but thats the risk they have to take. Besides, the Blockade Guardians are a bit dissorganized without their general.

Spartan/Peacekeeper Front

The Peacekeepers have succeeded in cutting off the Combined Army's supply route. Whatever left of the combine army is also having trouble in properly securing Data Acquisition, due to uncooperative civilians and rebelling. They are not in a good shape to continue their push into Peacekeeper territory, so they'll prepare themselves for the Peacekeepers to retake the base from them.

The Cult of War units continue to pierce through the defence lines north of U.N. Haven City, which the combine peacekeeper/cult of planet units are having trouble to defeat. Doubt the Cult of War units will survive, but they will keep the peacekeepers busy there while the Main Army prepares their main push through the defence lines further west.

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Free Drones

the Free Drones continue to fortify and reinforce their borders with the Hive and Spartans. The upgrading of units is going well while some new units are being built. They succeeded in making a Penetrator and Interceptor prototypes and have now begun full production of Air Units. They are also in the slow process of build Aerocomplexs in all of their bases.


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The Morganites has agreed to Captain Svensgaard's proposal, in which the pirates has stopped their blockades. Within a year, the Economy should stablelize itself and even improve from the pre-war state. With the lost of Morgan Bank, they have started widening the second route via Morgan Processing (OOC: or is it Distribution? oh well) to the Uranium Flats to compensate for the loss. The Morganites has begun negociating with various factions to establish various trade routes and to convince taking advantage of their large Air Transports fleet.

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[Guardian]

Planetneck

All hell was loose on the Hive side of the Planetneck, as the six U.N. missile foils kept pouring in everything they had, systematically blasting known or suspected positions of Hive forces. Then, without warning, the bombardment ended abruptly. The sudden silence almost seemed louder than the ear-splitting thunder it replaced...

Almost immediately, blinking lights appeared again on the horizon, delivering another message...

CEASE FIRE
NEGOTIATIONS IN PROGRESS


The lights kept blinking for a while, repeating their message over and over.

There were no more explosions.


**** SPECIAL FLASH MESSAGE ****
From: General Braddock
To: Chiron Alliance

I have received a message from Chairman Yang of the Hive, outlining the Hive's terms for a possible peace treaty between us. [Copy of Yang's message attached.] In response to this message and as a show of good intentions, I have declared a cease fire and ordered all forces under my command to immediately halt all offensive operations against Hive forces. Negotiations on the actual peace treaty should be underway shortly, and it is of critical importance that no allied forces attack the Hive while these negotiations are in progress. Defensively, we will maintain a high level of alert for some time yet, but no aggressive moves will be made by our side. Also, for the duration of these negotiations, I believe we should keep Yang informed on what we're doing on this front and why we're doing it, so that there won't be any unfortunate misunderstandings.

General Braddock


From: General Braddock
To: Commissioner Lal

Commissioner, there is one point in the Hive's peace terms which does appear problematic...

2) All Hive forces will recieve amnesty for the use of nerve gas in the conflict, and no sanctions will be applied to the Hive.

Personally, I think this one stinks, but I'll try to be diplomatic about it...

General Braddock


From: General Braddock
To: Chairman Yang of the Hive

Chairman, it looks like we might be able to bring this unfortunate conflict to an end on terms that will be acceptable to us all. In response to your offer, the Peacekeeping Forces have declared an immediate cease fire, and all offensive operations against your forces have ended. However, as you know, I am just a general of the armed forces, and so political decisions like this one are not mine to make on my own. I shall have to consult our political leadership and our allies. Then I shall contact you again when I have a more coherent response to your proposals.

General Braddock


**** SPECIAL FLASH MESSAGE ****
From: Peacekeeping Forces
To: All Hive Forces

The Peacekeeping Forces acknowledge receipt of a message from Chairman Yang, presenting the Hive's terms for a possible peace treaty between us. In response to this message, a cease fire has been declared and is effective immediately. No further offensive action will be taken against you by the Peacekeeping Forces or our allies.

[This message is broadcast on all known Hive frequencies.]


From: General Braddock
To: General Kane

General, the Hive has offered to "drop all demands for extradition" of you and your men as part of a peace treaty between us. Sounds fair enough, but I was thinking you might wish to go home some day...?

General Braddock

[This message has been edited by Guardian (edited April 02, 2001).]

[Clear Skies]

OOC: WHAT??? You've suddenly chosen Alpha Prime as the site for my base-nuking?
If you nuke any one of my bases I am pulling out of this story and my part in it stops here. I am so fed up with people overpowering. It's not like I even WANT any conflict - I'm supposed to be the leader of a race that has no truck with anger!
This is really getting on top of me. I don't want to fight, damn you all! I joined this story for some proper literary input and decent diplomacy, not some massive punch-up where everyone tries to overpower everyone else!

Right, got that off my chest. But if that probe team isn't disbanded soon, I'm off and XWaste can have his Cyborgs back if he still wants them.

BIC:
Private to Chairman Sheng-ji Yang of the Hive

I am thankful that you have decided to end this senseless war. I hope you will not hold any of this against us - we had very little choice but to declare war on your allies the Spartans.
If you are willing, we would like to sign a Treaty of Friendship with you. It is not even as if I can do your mighty Empire much harm - after all, we are on diametrically opposite sides of Planet.
Think on this, I beg you, Chairman.

Prime Function Aki Zeta-5

[Natan]

quote: Originally posted by SMAC Fanatic on 04-02-2001 02:28 PM Private to Chairman Sheng-ji Yang of the Hive I am thankful that you have decided to end this senseless war. I hope you will not hold any of this against us - we had very little choice but to declare war on your allies the Spartans. If you are willing, we would like to sign a Treaty of Friendship with you. It is not even as if I can do your mighty Empire much harm - after all, we are on diametrically opposite sides of Planet. Think on this, I beg you, Chairman. Prime Function Aki Zeta-5

From: Chairman Shen-ji Yang of the Hive
To: Prime Function Aki Zeta-5

Private

I accept your proposal for a treaty of friendship. You are a reasonable person, as am I, and therefore I consider our factions to be well matched. Let an exchange of ambassadors commence at once.

[Guardian]

U.N. Enforcement Base

One by one, the Data Angel rovers came rolling off the line, their new weapon systems ready and operational. The crews gathered around them, eagerly inspecting missile launchers and gatling lasers, some trying out their new targeting systems. A few Peacekeeper instructors were intermingled with the Data Angel crews, giving lessons and advice on how to operate the new weapon systems. More crew was eagerly waiting for rovers that weren't finished yet. Soon they would all be ready to roll out, and with things cooling down at the Planetneck, it now seemed unlikely that they would be sent there. On the other hand, there was a pretty good chance that they'd be going off to fight the Spartans... No one knew for sure yet, but it couldn't be much longer now...
They were almost ready...


Planetneck, Peacekeeper side

It was all quiet now, and everybody was watching and waiting...

Some of the troops were getting ready to leave the bunkers, but no one did... yet...


U.N. Enforcement Base

General Braddock hadn't slept much that night... he was getting tired, but there was no time to rest... not yet... He still wanted to end hostilities with the Hive, but not at all cost... That was why he had spent almost a full day and then almost a full night in meetings and consultations, trying to figure out what the hell to make out of this mess... Yang's terms had been fairly reasonable though... he hadn't asked them to repeal the U.N. Charter...

-But he had asked them not to enforce it, which was almost as bad...

Grumbling and muttering under his breath, he kept walking down the corridor, his mind still trying to make some sense out of this whole mess going on. If only they could close the Hive front, they could concentrate everything they had against the Spartans...

He had spoken to Commissioner Lal almost a dozen times that night, and in spite of their differences, the two men pretty much agreed on this matter: They both wanted the war against the Hive to end, but not at the expense of the U.N. Charter...


From: General Braddock
To: Chairman Yang of the Hive

Chairman, I now have a response to your proposals.
We are willing to end this conflict and sign a peace treaty with you on the following conditions:

1) The Hive will officially withdraw from the so-called Apex alliance, and no further attempts will be made to support the Spartan Federation in their war against Chiron Alliance Forces. In return, we will promise not to station any offensive units near the Planetneck, and our naval forces will move away from the Hive's coastal waters. The Hive may send inspectors to the Peacekeeper side of the Planetneck so that you may see for yourselves that we are keeping our side of the agreement.

2) On the subject of nerve gas... This is a violation of the U.N. Charter, which is enforced by the Planetary Council, not by the Peacekeeping Forces alone. However, in the interest of peace, we will agree not to pursue this matter in or out of the Council, meaning that no attempt will be made to punish the Hive - or individual members of the Hive Forces - for the use of nerve gas in this conflict. This agreement is strictly limited to this particular conflict only, and is NOT to be interpreted as an "immunity to sanctions" in general. No faction holds any such immunity, nor will it ever be granted. However, you may always state your case in the Council if you wish to do so.

3) The Hive will drop all charges against General Kane and his men, regardless of where they are.

4) The Peacekeeping Forces will not require assistance on our side of the Planetneck, but do you need anything on yours?

I sincerely hope that the Central Committee will find this acceptable.

General Braddock


U.N. Data Acquisition

The rover came rolling in from the north late in the afternoon.
The Spartan lookouts saw it coming in, as did the few civilians who were still around. It flew two different flags... The blue and white one of the Peacekeepers was neat and clean, flapping proudly in the wind... the dark Spartan flag was ripped and dirty, hanging like a rag... The rover stopped about 200 meters outside the defensive perimeter, waiting for the Spartans to come and check it out...

[This message has been edited by Guardian (edited April 03, 2001).]

[Clear Skies]

Private to Chairman Sheng-ji Yang of the Hive

Chairman,
Thankyou for your acceptance of my proposal. I hereby officially ratify our Treaty of Friendship.
Please understand, however, that I cannot condone your use of Nerve Gas under any conditions. I believe it to be a terrible weapon that should be present only as a deterrent, if at all.

Yours in friendship,
Prime Function Aki Zeta-5

Private to Captain Ulrik Svensgaard of the Nautilus Pirates

Dear Svensgaard,
After much deliberation on our part, we have decided to allow your researchers into our city. However, this will only happen on three conditions - they are not to leave the environs of Alpha Prime, they are to have all their movements carefully documented by our observations teams, and any and all advances are to be shared with us immediately.
Yours in friendship and co-operation,
Aki Zeta-5

Private to CEO Nwabudike Morgan

Don't think I haven't seen that Probe Team that's attempting to sneak into Inspiration Point, CEO. Remove it now, or I will be forced to do it for you.
If you force me to do so, your team will be captured and deported. If it happens more than once, they will be returned to you in body bags.
Do not try my patience, CEO. You have had enough of it already.
Prime Function Aki Zeta-5

OOC: There are three defensive probe teams stationed in Inspiration Point, just to guard against anything Morgan does

[Natan]

From: Chairman Yang of the Hive
To: General Braddock of the peacekeepers

We find your terms acceptable, as long as no limitations are placed on our force disposition at Planetneck. We do not intend to place a large offensive army there, but we will maintain forces there, including some troops with offensive capabilities.
However, we do have one proviso. General Kane and his men can only return to the Hive if they sign wavers allowing for their re-education. This is itself a generous decision, as it is a well known axiom that a traitor's fate is death. We cannot allow Kane back into our society after he betrayed us unless he is willing to submit to reformation and possible punishment. However, we can agree not to seek him out to kill him while he remains abroad and does not attempt to fight against us.

In addition to this peace treaty, the Central Committee has come up with two opportunities for cooperation which we hope you will accept.

1) The Hive is strong in industrial capacity, but lacks technology. Your situation is the reverse. Our analysts have estimated that your industrial capacity to produce weapons to feed your war is far from what you would like. We propose the following:

If you will provide us with technology, we will provide you with weapons, electronics, and vehicles built to your specifications. If you find this idea acceptable, we can begin to discuss the details.

2) The Hive is strong in probe teams. If you will permit us, we would like to send some Probe teams through your territory to engage in espionage and sabotage against the Spartans. If you find this proposal acceptable, then we will send the probe teams across the planetneck this year or next. Your security forces would naturally be allowed to impound our probe teams equipment until the moment of your operation. Aditionally, if you find the idea acceptable, we would prefer if you would aid us in making our probe teams appear to be Peacekeeper sabateuers, so that we can maintain our neutrality.

From: The Central Committee
To: The ministry of defense

You are to redeploy our new forces as follows:

The new self propelled artillery unit (artillery missile rover) is to go to The Hive to patrol our eastern seaboard for hostile naval vessels. The two new rover units are to be stationed at Hole of Aspiration as a strategic reserve. One missile infantry will be deployed at each of the following bases: Laborer's Throng, Fecundity Tower, Society Grid, Unity Grid, and Factory Maze.

From: The Central Committee
To: Ministry of industry

You are to continue work on the defensive lines on our border with the Free Drones. Stand by for further orders.

OOC: Two questions about the rules

1) I see the tech point formula and I think I understand how it works. But how often does each faction get the number of tech points listed for its research rate? The timescale is unclear.

2) What's the deal with maintenence costs, energy credits, and base improvements? Do I have to pay maintenence costs for base improvements? Should I be keeping track of my energy credit level?
[This message has been edited by Natan (edited April 03, 2001).]
[This message has been edited by Natan (edited April 03, 2001).]

[Argonaut]

***Private Message : Enhanced Encryption***
To: Captain Ulrich Svensgaard c/o Nautilis Pirates
From: Datajack Roze c/o Data Angels

Greetings Captain,

While I understand your desire to harnass the wealth available in Morganite markets, I still cannot justify the return of Morgan Bank after what my people went through to gain control of it. As well, there are too many Data Angel supporters in Morgan Bank who have revealed themselves in the take over operation. I cannot abandon them in the name of profit. Morgan's markets will recover, without Morgan Bank.

Roze

***Private Message : Enhanced Encrpytion***
To: Prime Function Aki Zeta-Five c/o Cybernetic Conciousness
From: Datajack Roze c/o Data Angels

Aki,

I think your suggestion of balancing our air force production is a brilliant suggestion. Such cooperation will increase the effectiveness of both our offensive and defensive air assault abilities, while minimizing production time and costs.

I also think it would be wise to coordinate our offensive when the time comes. If I strike with the bulk of my forces towards Cosmograd, and you attack from Inspiration Point in combination with my Battle Ogres, we can stretch Zakharov's forces to the limit. With a decisive strike like that, perhaps Zakahrov will see his folly and we will be able to reach a peace agreement.

As for my pre-sentient algorithm research, it is almost complete. I assure you, as soon as it is completed, I will share it with you.

Your eternal friend,
Roze

[Christantine The Great]

OOC: Just wanted every one to know I am still with you, just very busy right now. I have read up on all that I've missed and will respond in 1-2 days. DarkCloud, in your list of Univ. forces you listed 3 formers and 2 secret ones but only put "4 Formers" for the total. Which is it? And I also think it is very unfair to nuke a capital city. The capital of a faction would be the most heavily guarded area they would have. A nuclear device would put off WAY too much energy to remain undetectible.

[Guardian]

From: General Braddock
To: Chairman Yang of the Hive

Very well, we have an agreement then. We too will keep some forces at the Planetneck, but not offensive ones, as was part of our agreement with you. The naval forces will begin their withdrawal immediately. Also, your ideas on further cooperation between us do indeed sound interesting, although I cannot commit myself to anything at this time. Hopefully, we can keep thinking along these lines in the weeks and months ahead, since - as you so rightfully pointed out - both of our factions have a lot to gain from cooperation with each other.

General Braddock


Planetneck, Hive side

Sergeant Sung watched as the six Peacekeeper missile foils turned away and rapidly picked up speed. Soon they were heading back out to sea, away from the Hive's coast...

[Clear Skies]

OOC:Why is the Centauri Dawn contest post still at the top of my post list? There hasn't been a post on it in ages. Is this some moderator thing?

To: Commissioner Pravin Lal of the Peacekeepers

Commissioner,
I am now satisfied that you have tightened your security sufficiently to prevent any Spartan probe teams from infiltrating your Datalinks. I am therefore prepared to share our data on Silksteel Alloys with you. Forgive my hesitation, but if the Spartans were to get their hands on this technology the ramifications could be terrible.

Yours in friendship,
Aki Zeta-5


To: Sinder Roze of the Data Angels

My friend,
I think this is a brilliant idea. Surely the fall of Cosmograd will finally bring Zakharov to his senses and stop this war. Only one thing, my friend - to the victor the spoils, but which victor? Which of us shall claim Cosmograd?
I sincerely hope this is not a point of major contention between us. In lgiht of your most kind aid in the defence of Inspiration Point, I am perfectly prepared to concede Cosmograd to you.
Yours in friendship and co-operation forever,
Aki Zeta-5
[This message has been edited by SMAC Fanatic (edited April 04, 2001).]

[Argonaut]

***Private Message : Enhanced Encryption***
To: Prime Function Aki Zeta-Five c/o Cybernetic Conciousness
From: Datajack Roze c/o Data Angels

Aki,
Let us not get ahead of ourselves here. First we must capture Cosmograd before we can decide who will control it. Zakharov will not let it go easily. While your gesture is appreciated, let us save the decision for the negotiating table, should we even get that far. I am confident that we will be able to work out agreement that most logically benefits both of our factions.

Roze

[Natan]

From: Chairman Shen-ji Yang of the Hive
To: General Braddock

Our first proposal is advanced sub atomic theory in exchange for six 6-1-2 missile rovers to be produced this year and delivered the next. Delivery of technology will be due upon completion of vehicle production. If you wish, you may specify dimensions and technical details for the rovers. If this proposal is unacceptable, please consider our alternate offer of Doctrine: Air Power in exchange for six needlejet/interceptor units built to your specifications. Obviously, in order to enable us to produce the designs, delivery of technology would be due immediately.