The Chiron Chronicle 6: 2182

[Argonaut]

OOC: Is the proposal for forces in every faction capital still going forward. Because I can guarentee Roze wouldn't be happy with a bunch of money grubbing Morganites running around Data DeCentral. That alone University troops.

***Private Message : Enhanced Encrpytion***
To: Prime Function Aki Zeta-Five
From: Datajack Roze

Aki,
I'm glad that we will be able to work on this project together. It'll keep Morgan and Zakharov from meddling in our databanks. As for favours in return, all I ask is that you keep this information confidential until we can complete this project. If word gets out about such a project, we could find ourselves with a horde of H.S. Algorithms all over Planet, and that would just be no good for business.

Roze

***Private Message : Standard Encrpytion***
To: Head Academician Zakharov
From: Datajack Roze

Well Academician? Suddenly you seem strangely quiet. Look around you. Morgan stabbed you in the back and signed a cease-fire, no real surprise there. The Hive backed out of the war, even before they got in. The Spartan Federation seems to be tearing themselves apart from the inside, and peace is on the horizon. That leaves you by the lonesome. Are you willing to put aside your attacks on the Cybernetic Conciousness and make peace with the entire Chiron Alliance, or do I give the order for my forces to cross the border in a full scale assault? Time is ticking Prokhor. Please make the wise decision.

[Sprayber]

[OOC--Didn't mean to Preempt your post Guardian. I kept it vague and applied to the happening at Data ac. The removal of Weiss and Kessel contacting Lal pretty much happens at the same time.]

Ruby Ridge Memorial {Data Aq}

Captains Gunther, Thane, and Gerald were walking down the hallway leading to the command room. There were twenty soldiers behind them and one very important man, Chief Medical Officer White. Only the Captains entered the room, while the rest took up various positions throughout the hallway and at the corner. General Weiss was at the comm system still waiting in vain for some message from Sparta Command or General Helzburg. The three officers stepped inside and snapped to attention. Weiss barely noticed their presence until Gunther spoke up. "Sir, we have some matters to discuss with you in private." "Unless it involves new intelligence or news from Sparta Command, I don't have time. How is the placement of the civilians coming along?" "That's what we have come to talk about sir. Two hours ago we began the release of the remaining civilians." Weiss looked up. "Captain, I have no time for jokes. Where are the prisoners that will be placed in the command areas?" Just as Gunther was about to speak, the comm officer spoke up. "Sir we have an incoming message from Sparta Command. Text only. Codes have been authenticated." "Put it up on the screen" Weiss turned around to look at the screen on this desk monitor. Gunther and the two other officers got where they to could see the message.

----To: Gen. Weiss —From: General Marcus Kessel-Acting head of Spartan Federation.

General you are not, I repeat not to enact any sort of punishment on civilians within the confines of Ruby Ridge Memorial. We are in the process of negotiations to end hostilities. You are expected to remain in Ruby Ridge until such time that I order you otherwise. You are allowed to take such measures necessary to defend your men and property that belongs to the Spartan Federation. No offensive measures are authorized. Use of nerve agents are prohibited. Defensive measures only are to be undertaken. There remains a sizeable army outside your perimeter, do not engage them unless provoked. At that time only take appropriate actions to defend yourself. I will advise you of the situation in a live holo conference when more information is available. And General, no communication with General Helzburg is permitted.

End of text/

General Weiss just stared at the screen. He went back and reread the message hoping that it would somehow change. "Lieutenant, are you sure this message was authenticated?" "I checked three times sir. The message is genuine." Weiss was stunned. Of all people, General Kessel was the last person he expected to hear from. Captain Gunther spoke from behind him. "Sir I suggest that you pass this along to all officers in the base." "No. I do not accept the validity of the message. Continue with posting the civilians to all important areas and prepare a rover unit to go and attack the PK lines outside the base." "You are disobeying a direct order from Sparta Command, sir." No captain, I am not. This is obviously a fake transmission from the PK s designed to spread chaos within the ranks." Weiss was sweating now. "Now get to it captain." "I cannot do that sir. As we speak we are allowing the PK civilians to leave the base confines." "Treason, treason." Weiss yelled at the top of his lungs as he pulled his sidearm from his holster. He got it about have way out until Captain Thane grabbed his arm and knocked the pistol down. One of the guards in the room saw the Captain grab Weiss and squeezed off a round into the chest of Captain Gerald about the same time as Captain Gunter shot the second guard in the leg. Ten of the men out in the hall stormed in and began firing at the remaining guards in the room. When the smoke had cleared, there were seven dead including Captain Gerald. Gunther ordered his men to take Weiss down the hall to the holding cells for interrogations. Gunther walked across the room to the alert button. He pushed it and sirens began to whale throughout the base. Everywhere on the base those that were lucky enough to be off duty for a few hours sleep were rudely awaken. Men and woman were running in all directions to reach their preassigned stations. Rovers were brought online by the attending crews. Ground units were assembled at designated spots. At the front gates the civilians that were still filing out started to stand up against the wall in order not to be trampled by the soldiers running back and forth. Gunther watched the scene from the command area. He turned around to face the men and woman inside the room. "Well troops, this is going to be an interesting day. Captain Thane, go down to the gates and keep the civilians from being ran over by any of our rovers." He turned back to the screen showing the controlled chaos going on outside. "Now if I could only talk to someone in charge." Doctor White walked in. Gunther turned around to face him. "Well doc, we didn't need you after all. But in your professional opinion, was Weiss going over the edge?" The doctor sighed. "Well, if he wasn't before he sure as hell is now." "I guess that will have to do for now, doc".

[OOC Kessel has not idea about civilians being let go or the removal of Weiss]

To: Commissioner Lal
From: General Marcus Kessel

Commissioner Lal, I am the Commander of the Military District of Inner Sparta. I am also the acting head of the Spartan Federation. Colonel Santiago has stepped down as the leader of the Spartan Federation in order to attend to certain details that I am not at liberty to disclose. Suffice to say that all future dealings with the Spartan government will be done through me. I want to assure you that I fully support the peace measure presented in the past few weeks by Chairman Yang and support the formation of a multi-Faction force of peacekeepers. I have ordered an unilateral halt to all offensive actions of Spartan forces. But they will remain on high alert to act defensively if the need arises. I suggest a meeting at a neutral site of representatives from both of our factions. But first you must call a halt to all offensive action by your own faction and to the actions of your allies. If this is agreeable then we can work out a honorable peace for both of our factions. If you have any questions I will be here to provide whatever answers I can.


[OOC I have moved the part of Blast Rifle Crag to it's own post.]


[This message has been edited by Sprayber (edited April 27, 2001).]

[Guardian]

[OOC: This is all happening at about the same time... Lal hasn't received Kessel's message yet...]

U.N. Headquarters

Commissioner Lal was restlessly pacing back and forth, trying to get his thoughts straightened out... he had a nasty feeling that something ugly was about to happen... that it might be happening even now... But he didn't know what it was... He knew he should call somebody or... do something... but he just couldn't get his mind focused on anything right now. Finally, after pacing around for what seemed like an eternity, he collapsed into a chair and just sat there staring at the wall...

Less than five miles away, the merchant cruiser Poseidon was leaving the harbor with another cargo of weapons and supplies bound for the Eastern Continent... The war machine was still running...


U.N. Haven City

Cilia was crying in her sleep, her tears rolling off her face and down onto the pillow... She had decided to try to get some rest before the mission, finally falling asleep after tossing and turning for two hours. But with the sleep came the dreams...

She was sitting in her cockpit, approaching the target... she wanted to turn away, to abort the mission and not drop her cargo... but she couldn't control anything! She was like a prisoner, helplessly watching... She was about to do something horrible...

Then she was awake.
But the nightmare hadn't gone away...

She was still sniffing and wiping her eyes as she started to put on her flight suit...


U.N. News Network

They were still "entertaining" the Spartans...
Now they were playing Metallica...


Something's wrong, shut the light
Heavy thoughts tonight, and they aren't of Snow White
Dreams of war, dreams of liars, dreams of dragon's fire
And of things that will bite...



South of Data Acquisition

They were heading north at full speed, still using the roads. Intelligence said the Spartans hadn't ventured this far south in all the months they had been in the area, so the roads were still safe. Further north, they would spread out and slow down a little.

As they rode through the darkness in complete silence, Kyla was constantly scanning the road and the terrain up ahead, watching for the slightest hint of any potential threat... She was breathing a little easier now, but had to admit that she was more scared than she'd expected to be. For the first time since she'd joined up, she didn't feel 110% sure that they were doing the right thing. She wasn't seriously in doubt yet, but she was kind of wondering... and it frightened her... Also, the fact that she was receiving visual data from outside the rover caused an increased sense of vulnerability... She might be one of the best gunners in this army, but right now she felt strangely naked and alone in the dark...


Further north...

They were heading south along the road, still kind of amazed that the Spartans had suddenly turned around and just let them go like that... Alicia ran her fingers through her hair as she kept watching the road ahead. What was it the Spartan officer had said? "For redemption. For honor."

For honor... now, who would have thought it.
There was such a thing as a Spartan hero after all...


Elsewhere...

In the darkness, they were almost invisible until you came really close...
Without some kind of sensor equipment, there was simply no way to know they were there until the ground seemed to come alive...

-and then it would be too late...


Now I lay me down to sleep
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
And if I die before I wake
Pray the Lord my soul to take

Hush little baby, don't say a word
And never mind that noise you heard
It's just the beasts under your bed
In your closet, in your head



U.N. Enforcement Base

General Braddock was standing in his "War Room" watching the entire situation unfold on a computerized map. He could see the allied units closing on the base from all sides. The air force would be taking off right about now. Everything was on schedule...

As he watched, a new symbol appeared on the map as a forward observer reported seeing units leaving Data Acquisition, heading south...


Incoming radio transmission, repeated on various PK frequencies...

"Mayday, mayday, any radio, any radio. This is Alicia Newton on the lead rover heading south from Data Acquisition. Don't shoot, we're civillians! The Spartans have let us go... we don't know why, but they did it... say again, urgent message! This is a priority one distress call..."


South of Data Acquisition

The Spartans were using dirty tricks again... trying to sneak up on them under cover of being "civillians" ! Kyla felt her face tighten under her protective mask... They probably did have some civillians on those rovers, but those civillians were as good as dead no matter what anyone did...

Once again, she felt the anger and hate well up inside her...
The bastards! They're making us shoot our own people again!

Tears welled up in her eyes as a wave of nausea swept over her and she felt sick to her stomach for a few moments... Biting it down and gritting her teeth, she punched up the tactical map display... they would meet the southbound rovers in approximately two hours from now... Trying not to think about it, she returned to her constant scanning...

Then the sergeant's voice came over the intercom.
"Cleared to engage. You're cleared to engage hostiles at maximum range."
She acknowledged the message and kept scanning for targets as the sped north through the darkness...

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[Sprayber]

Ruby Ridge Memorial {Data Acq}

Captain Gunther prepared a short message to send to General Kessel in Sparta Command.

To: General Kessel---From: Captain Gunther acting commander of Ruby Ridge Memorial

General Kessel, I have been forced to remove General Weiss from his post of Commander of the Combine Army due to a mental breakdown and the attempted defiance of lawful orders received from yourself not a half hour ago. I will follow your instructions to the letter. I have placed the base on a high state of alert due to possible resistence from counter forces. I await your instructions sir. Also I have taken it upon myself to release the civilian population from the confines of the base. They are still streaming out of the base as we speak. I took this action before the change of command and under Weiss's orders to place civilian prisoners in a human shield capacity. I take full responsibility for this action and await your decision about who shall command. Your loyal officer Gunther

Gunther, punched the send button and walked back over to the screen showing one of the two gates. Civilians were still walking out. The last of the rovers was pulling out. For a brief second, Gunther considered the idea halting the evacuation in the off chance that the civilians might be fired upon. But surely the Pks could see that the rovers that they were in carried no arms to speak of. "Lieutenant Ball. Began broadcasting on the normal Pk channels. Keep repeating that civilians are being evacuated." "Yes, sir" Gunther walked back over to the main screen and was thinking about having Thane send a few unmanned drones out when a tremendous explosion rocked the command room. "What the hell was that" "Reports of an explosions in the far barracks complex. Sir, there is a medical unit still located there." Gunther turned to the operations officer. "Give me view of the damage." The screen switched from the east gate to a different view. Immediately Gunther saw a large column of smoke rise up from where the medical barracks should have been. "Damn it to bloody hell. Lieutenant, have Gerald's company move over there now. I want a lock down on this base. Lock all entrances to and from the base. Activate security cameras. All other units are to stay where they are. Tell Thane to move the remaining civilians that haven't left the base to the supply warehouse. Tell him to have his men stand guard. Have my sergeant to position the rovers at intersections. People that aren't recognized are to be detained. If they resist, have them shot. Also tell Thane to have an unmanned drone launched. I want it to fly around the upper reaches of the base to prevent snipers from getting to the higher levels." "Right away sir." The Lt turned around and began transmitting the appropriate orders. Gunther sat down it the command chair in front of the big screen with the still burning medical barracks displayed. He swiveled to face the Comm Officer. "Lieutenant, try and raise a PK unit out there. Terminate the repeating message. I want to talk to someone in charge over there. Tell them the new commander of Ruby Ridge Memorial wants to talk. Wait scratch Ruby Ridge, tell them that the new commander of Spartan forces inside Data Acquisition wants to talk." "Yes sir" There was no use in insulting the people he wanted to talk to after all.

[This message has been edited by Sprayber (edited April 27, 2001).]

[Guardian]

South of Data Acquisition

"Sir, the Spartans have stopped blabbering about evacuating civillians... now there is some lieutenant on here saying that their new commander wants to talk." Commander Grafton raised an eyebrow. The Spartans were trying all kind of tricks tonight. Maybe they were starting to realize what was in store for them...

All right then... Let's hear what this "new commander" of theirs has to say...


From: Commander Grafton of the PK Special Forces
To: Spartan commander at "Ruby Ridge"...

Spartan commander, this is Commander Grafton of the U.N. Special Forces.
I understand that you wanted to talk to me? Whatever it is you have to say, go ahead and say it. We're listening...


[OOC: Meanwhile, Lal has received Kessel's message... he will answer soon... And, over the Great Dunes, the PK jets are flying west at high speed...]

[Sprayber]

Sparta Command

General Kessel was just about to lay down when his aid burst through the door, "Sir priority one message from Ruby Ridge Memorial" Kessel immediately sit back down and activated his comm board. After reading the message he made a short and to the point message to the new commander.

To: Captain Gunther acting commander of Ruby Ridge Memorial- - From: Gen. Kessel

I am promoting you to the rank of commander and giving you command of the Combine Army. Your are there Commander, I trust your judgement. Just remember what is at stake here. We have domestic problems that need to be addressed soon. Honor is important here. But so are lives. It is your job to balance the two. Kessel out.

Newly promoted Commander Gunther, was rereading the General's message when the Comm Officer interrupted Gunther's concentration. "Sir, we have a Commander Grafton of the U.N. Special Forces on the comm." Gunther swivelled his chair around to the front of the room.

To: Commander Grafton of the PK Special Forces
From: Commander Karl Gunther of the Combine Army stationed in Data Acquisition

Commander Grafton, there is a column of PK civilians on their way south to your positions. They have been allowed to leave the confines of the base as a gesture of good will from the Spartan Federation. There are more civilians inside the base that are currently being protected from subversive elements within our command structure. This is not meant to be a threat of any kind, simply a statement of the current situation. My government has informed me that our two factions are presently engaged in negotiations to end the war. As a result of this the former commander of this army has been arrested and removed from position of responsibility. I ask for a cease fire so the rest of the civilian population can be removed from this base at no risk to them. There are approximately 2000 left in the city. Maybe by then, our two governments can reach some kind of permanent solution. As it stands, we are here. We are the ones responsible. And I for one am no longer willing to allow those that cannot defend themselves be slaughtered. Today is not a good day to die for anyone.

As Gunther punched the send button a second explosion rocked the base. On the other side of the base another column of black smoke rose up into the sky.

[Guardian]

U.N. Headquarters

Commissioner Lal felt a rush of excitement as he re-read General Kessel's message. This was the general whom intelligence said had been opposing the use of nerve gas all along, supposedly an honorable soldier who wasn't into scheming and backstabbing... This was quite possibly someone he could trust...


South of Data Acquisition

Commander Grafton blinked in surprise as the message from the Spartan commander came in... What in the world was going on up there??

Time to have a chat with general Braddock...


Meanwhile...

Kyla was still scanning for targets. There hadn't been any yet, but she knew that wouldn't last much longer... She noticed that her rover was slowing down a bit as others were pulling off the road and coming up alongside. They were spreading out and getting ready for battle...


From: Commissioner Pravin Lal
To: General Marcus Kessel

General, I am ready to enter negotiations with you in the hope of bringing this terrible war to an end and restoring peace to this continent. This will not be an easy task, but I sincerely hope that it can be done. This madness has been going on for too long already. I shall order an immediate cease fire and a halt to all offensive operations against your forces. Once the cease fire is in place, we can get back together and start working out the details of a permanent peace treaty.


After sending this message, Lal tries to get hold of Braddock, who is "currently unavailable" and not answering the call...

[OOC: This sucks, but I'm gonna have to go for now... I'll try to get back to it some time this weekend...]

[Sprayber]

Sector 45-A Ruby Ridge Memorial {Data Acq}

The Weiss loyalist had thought that they had gotten away a second time. But this time Gunther's men had been almost on top of the intended target, a sensor node that connected all of Data's sensor net. The saboteurs had made a mistake and dropped the charges in the building across the street. The mistake caused the carrier his life and it was about to do the same thing for his comrades. They were held up in an abandoned building. The ranking officer on the scene had a decision to use his men to assault the building or simply contain them. He decided to contact Gunther. "Sir, we have them trapped in a building in the western part of the base. Should we assault the building or simply wait them out." Gunther paced across to his seat. "Lieutenant, demolish the building. Level it to the ground." "Affirmative sir." The Lt turned and gave those inside the rovers to stand by. Commandos moved in under the cover of the rovers and placed explosives at key points in the building. The men inside tried to pick them off, and did manage to hit one. The other ran clear of the building and the Lt gave the order to detonate. The building collapsed in on itself. After the ruble had finished falling troopers went in to finish off anyone that was lucky to survive.

Now that those bastards were dead, Commander Gunther could at least relax a bit. He looked at his watch. A couple hours till sunrise. Gunther silently wondered what the new day would bring.

Sparta Command

General Kessel had just ordered some food from the mess hall inside the command center when his comm board lit up with an incoming message. "Wonder who that is. Ah Lal." As Kessel read the message a tremendous weight was lifted from his shoulders. One enemy down. Four more to go.

To: Commissioner Lal
From: General Marcus Kessel

It is good that you have received my proposal and agreed with it. I must warn you that there are certain elements within my faction that will not be happy with this news as I am certain that there will be those of the same way of thinking among yours. In the coming days I will have to apply some brutal methods in order to deal with those elements. They will not be allowed to destroy this fragile peace that we have started today. Contact me on any proposals that you may have regarding a peace conference.

Kessel sent the message off and leaned back in his chair. Now it was time to contact Yang.

To: Chairman Yang
From: General Marcus Kessel

My good Chairman. I am General Marcus Kessel. I am the new leader of the Spartan Federation. Colonel Santiago has stepped aside in order to take care of internal matters. I am aware of your arrangements with Colonel Santiago, and want to assure that I am in complete agreement with them and they will go forward as planned. I shall get back to you shortly as to the details of our future relations. You no doubt have some knowledge of me from our past wars against each other. I want to assure you that I have no lingering anger towards you or your faction. On the contrary I hope to bring our factions closer together in the coming years. Until next time Chairman.


Outside Blast Rifle Crag

Governor Pontas did not like his current situation. He did not know who these people were. He had his suspicions, but nothing that could be proved. Unfortunately, he didn't have time on his side. He did not want to give in to the forces that were tearing Sparta apart. His base had been isolated from the rest of Sparta ever since his comm. towers were destroyed by the bombardments. Last information he had was that Santiago had disbanded the Junta and took sole power. Helzburg was in the south somewhere. Kessel, his friend, was on the run and that bastard General Kell had the ear of Santiago. He would never give in to Santiago or to Helzburg. It seemed like Kessel had disappeared. And now he was left with no choice but to deal with these invaders. His only concern now were the people under his care. So the choice had been made. He hat to be careful. He didn't want to give any foreign power any claim on Spartan soil if he could help it. When he met the foreign commander he was a bit surprised to find no identifying marks. This would not be easy. He had brought with him a proposal on a data pad which he handed to the foreign commander.

[OOC: These are just Pontas' wish list. He doesn't expect this to be resolved right away.]

1. A extension of the cessation of hostilities for humanitarian reasons concerning the civilian population.
2. The rovers could enter the base and remain in the outside garage areas while the representatives work out further details.
3. The commander of the rover units provide information as to what faction they are from.
4. The commander of the rover units pledge to observe all conventions on the treatment of civilians.

He looked at the commander as he handed over the data pad. "Lets talk."

[OOC. The only way I know to work this is to have Pontas to have been cut off from the rest of Sparta and not be aware of the new government. He doesn't want to have these people in his base but the doesn't have much choice. He is Kessel's friend, but now hates every other leader in the Federation. All he wants is to save his people from being killed. Pontas isn't your typical Spartan. He is an administrator, not a soldier. What are the long term plans you have for these rover units? Are you planning to eventually take the base or what. Could have something with the remnants of the cult to attack the base or something. The bloackade guardians will come looking around. No engagements just looking. Kell has been kept by Kessel, didn't have much of a choice., and is now back in Janissary Rock. Of course most of Kessel's attention will be directed south against Helzburg for the time being.]
[This message has been edited by Sprayber (edited April 27, 2001).]

[DarkCloud]

OOC:
1. Natan, we can probably drop the idea then, because Miriam does not have enough forces
to want to propose a leadership role in the task forces; she would like to have forces in
everyone's capitals, but not the amount that a leadership force would need.
2. LMP, this is how I always play Morgan, he is always angry at the Data Angels- but doesn't
really care about the Cyborgs. To them he is indifferent... also- please respect my mods
position, I do not need to be 'herded' into doing things, I don't question your ideas for
other factions which you run- so please, unless it ruins the storyline- do not question mine.
I know what I am doing, I have been writing for this story as long as you have.
3. SMAC- I introduced the storyline but queried everyone about their feelings- I did this
because I thought that after people saw the storyline in action, they would approve of it
for its literary value.

7-32-2182

"NO I WILL NOT!" Dr. Fitzben raged towards Zakharov as Zakharov attempted to convince him
that the spending for the cure of "AILYS Defunctional Syndrome" and "Mindworm Sickness"
was not worth the spending of 5 billion energy credits.
"But Kyle, be reasonable-" Zakharov attempted to convince him.
"Lives are at STAKE!" Fitzben angrily replied.
"Kyle, those credits could be better put to use for weapons technologies- as you very well
know the Peacekeepers are becoming territorial and are mad with us for our 'cloning'
experiments."
"Zakharov," Kyle began "Zakharov, you know my stance and how precious I believe human
life is, this is not the first time we have argued such- but Mindworm Sickness is
extremely dehabilitating towards the young who have been infected by mindworms."
"So," Zakharov disgustedly replied, "we can just clone more humans- it is simple.
We can also kill the mindworms before they enter the installments."
"Oh Zakharov- you know as well as I that the mindworms are like locusts, you cannot keep
them out of anything!" Zakharov glared at Dr. Fitzben and scream-responed to him
"Dr. Fitzben, I have had it with you. One more complaint and you will be fired, sacked,
destroyed."
"Very well," Dr. Fitzben conceded. "If you have no respect for life, then I shall
just have to resign."
"I expect the letters on my desk by noon."
"Good!"

The two went their seperate ways, seething.

7-32-2182

Dr. Fitzben at his desk angrily packing

"Sir," a junior medtech approaches him. "Many of us in the department share your sympathies
on helping the people with AILYS and Mindworm Sickness, and we will quit with you if it will
help Zakharov to see that those special services are funded.
A mass-walkout could be organized."

Dr. Fitzben scratched his chin pondering this overture and responded,
"Perhaps we should attempt this measure, and perhaps it will work and perhaps it will not,"

[DarkCloud]

FROM: Head Academican Prokhor Zakharov(-Marx-Darwin-Tolstoy-Oppenhimer-Plato)
TO: Director of Cultural Operations, Leo Dwerski-Thalamun
CC: University Base City Manager, Gregory George Gnu-Ghanst

SUBJECT: Movement to the Underground

Work has begun on our tunnel system, however the populace must be educated so as to
embrace underground life and its benefits of removal from the political scene and
the removal from a necessary contact with the Cybernetic Consciousness.

Thus, I wish Leo Dwerski-Thalamun to begin a cultural program aimed at moving the populace
to embracing their move to the underground.

FROM: Head Academican Prokhor Zakharov
TO: Head Data Angel Sinder Roze

SUBJECT: Possible Cease-Fire with Cyborgs

I am not prepared to offer peace to the Cyborgs until they return Inspiration Point to
the University, however, in the interests of peace- if all sides disarm the amounts of weapons
which I previously stated, then I will offer a temporary cease-fire to the Cyborgs, and
peace to all other parties involved in this war.

-APZ(MDTOP)

[[LordLMP]]

OOC: Spray/Guardian, do be careful with the timescale please now we are in thr third quarter of the game year. And whatever left of the 4 Cult of War Infantry units are still battling with the PK/CoP defenders along the defence lines north of Haven City. More like in a Bunker Command/Trench Warfare combat :P There is clusters of Bunkers along the defence lines :P and the Cult of War are being pain in the butts, being supernaturally atrocious and gothicly evil. :P doubt PKs will be able to capture some of them...alive anyway.
Darkcloud, sorry :/ where did having units in in Capital Bases came from? and Believer does have a big military force, but lowtech thought, and most don't have a lot of combat experience...mainly some battles against mindworms i would think... they could afford sending units to peacekeep, just that they are not use to interacting with other factions. also thinking that they may have establish a seabase in Nessus Sea and another base along their east frontier. already added the co-ords of bases :P oh, and i'm slowly preparing Isle of Deiamera for possible story situation after the war... and there is an Antimind Fungus Base on the island :P and an Morgan exploration outpost which will be upgraded into a base, Morgan Exploration coordinates in Admin thread, new one
Blake, where are you? wondering what the Cult of Planet would do, now that peace with the Spartans is coming...


NAUTILUS SAILOR NEWS

Both the Free Drones and the Morganites have establish bases on Isle of Deiamera...

Free Drones has recently landed a Colony Pod on Isle of Deiamera, which is mostly unexplored, and has begun establishing a base there. Free Drones still haven't informed us of the name of their new base. As for the Morganites, they are mainly only upgrading their exploration outpost already on the island to base which will be called Morgan Exploration.

Peacekeepers and Spartans are currently in peace negociations...

It seems the war on the eastern continent may end soon, but we foresee many other problems there to deal with...


Blast Rifle Crag

Colonel Rohrer read through the Datapad and then she looks at Pontas with an interesting little smile. She states to the governor that her units are part of the Chiron Alliance Forces and their intentions are to bring Blast Rifle Crag out of the war. So she will agree to the governors terms aslong as her units relieve of the bases garrisons of the perimeter defence and the bases seaports/naval yard, or else her units will take the base by force.

OOC: She rather be able to partially succeed in having some control over the base without any civilians casualties, but she will not openly show any soft spots to the Governor thought. Also, it was mentioned that the Gaians reinforcements are being sent to the eastern continent, but of course, the Governor doesn't know that yet.


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To: Planetary Council
From: Foreman Domai

The Free Drones is willing to spare some units to help patrol a DMZ between the Spartans and the Peacekeepers.

Foreman Domai


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To: Planetary Council
From: Lady Deirdre Skye

Even thought we are part of the Chiron Alliance and have also declare war upon the Spartans, we are willing to help patrol a DMZ with the military force we are currently sending to the eastern continent, as we haven't really participated in the war. I do not want to think that my faction built a military force to be sent to the eastern front only to turn back as they are not needed anymore.

Lady Deirdre Skye

[Argonaut]

***Private Message : Standard Encryption***
To: Head University Guy Zakharov
From: DATAJACK Roze

No dice Zakharov. You seem to think this is a negotiation, which it is not. I prefer to call it an ultimaitum, if you will. It's peace with the WHOLE Chiron Alliance or my forces begin the assault. I cannot speak necessarily for the rest of the Alliance, but I assure you my forces will defend my allies in the Cybernetic Conciousness until our last breath. I will not turn my back on them when things get tough, just as I know the good Prime Function would do the same for me.
Be reasonable for once in your life Prokhor. We used to be on the same side until you ventured over to Morgan's side. Look how well that turned out. Bring an end to this war. Make peace. You didn't come to this planet to fight wars, you came to discover and conduct research did you not? Then accept the fact the Cybernetic Conciousness is here to stay, whether you like it or not, and that we all need to work together to survive on this continent. The ball is in your court.

Roze

***Private Message : Standard Encryption***
To: CEO Nwabudike Morgan
From: Datajack Roze

So your moving in to our cozy little island, huh? You just can't stay away from me Morgan can you. You should be a little more subtle in future. People are starting to talk about us you know.

Roze

***Private Message : Standard Encryption***
To: Foreman Domai
From: Datajack Roze

I see you are moving in to our little island getaway as well Foreman. I must welcome you to this little section of paradise. You'll find the climate enjoyable I'm sure. It's one of the nicest parts of Planet outside of the Monsoon Jungle, or so my people at The Sprawl keep bragging to us. Unfortunately, Morgan has reared his ugly head here, but I'm glad to see that at least one of our neighbours will provide good company. Good luck with your endevours.

Roze

***New Orders : Enchanced Encrpytion***
To: General Marcus Norfolk Invasion Force
From: Datajack Roze

General,
You are ordered to put your forces on full alert for the attack. Don't make any direct assaults unless provoked, but be prepared to move on my command. I don't know where Zakharov stands yet, and I won't attack until all diplomatic options have been exhausted. But I fear that will be soon.

Roze out.

OOC: I will post the army stats shortly once I've figured it out and reworked my admin stuff.

[DarkCloud]

OOC: all questions will be answered *hopefully* tommorrow; AND Morgan will get back to Roze...

FROM: Head Academican Prokhor Zakharov
~~~IN A DREAM~~~
TO: Antimind

Why do you question us about cloning, we know its military and practical applications-
is there something you omit from telling me about it?

Our tubules will be finished soon and we will have enough researchers to find
a way back to Earth, and enough of an army to defend our lands.
----
Antimind broadcasts to Hive

Info requested: Why would one who was battling another ask that other for peace and wish
for peace when that one could very possibly destroy the other?

Antimind broadcasts to Morgan

Info requested: Why do you not punish those among your faction who trade with those you
were at war with?

Antimind broadcasts to Data Angels

Info requested: Why do humans have 'bonds' to support each other when you are so volatile?
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Morgan to Antimind

Because it would not be in the best interests of business. And besides, those people are
now heroes and help us keep in good relations with our new friends, the Cyborgs and Data
Angels.

Why did you recently become so inquisitive?

Antimind to Morgan

Must learn so I may cooperate with you so Planetmind does not grow bold and attempt to
destroy me.

Morgan to Antimind

Interesting answer... Interesting...

Morgan writes a note to self

Note: Consider sending Antimind a gift of mindworm accessories as soon as they are developed;
then require mindworms in payment to sell to Cyborgs and University to get good relations
with both.

[Clear Skies]

Private Message - Enhanced Encryption

To: Datatech Sinder Roze

Roze,
Of course, confidentiality is of the highest order here. We do not believe that any other faction has knowledge of Pre-Sentient Algorithms, and thus our Hunter-Seeker Algorithm should be the only one of its kind on the face of Planet.
My scientists have already begun research into the latest technology, Orbital Spaceflight. If we were to work on this together, perhaps we could put a joint satellite into space. Just imagine - the first spaceflight since the destruction of the Unity!
May our goals continue to progress together in harmony.
Aki

[DarkCloud]

OOC: I misinterpreted Natan's statements and now wish to exploit that misinterpretation into
a storyline.

I think that the Believers would gladly become peacekeeping forces so they may have a greater
chance to convert the other faction members.

If you need to command the Morganites- please feel free, LMP.


----

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'Kommandant' Reya Hollis-Keyson to The Leader

Our forces have acquired many government positions. The highest was acquired by myself, I am
now Zakharov's Minister of Inner-Factional Relationships, thus I deal with the inner-conflicts
in the University and can manipulate the members of the University to join The Perfect Society.

Even if we don't change the University from within, we will be able to shatter the University
and create a new faction.

'Kommandant' Julius Juliard-Johnson to The Leader

Sir, our operations in Morganite territory have accomplished much; our system of trading with
Morgan's enemies has made us the prime traders with the Data Angels and Cyborgs.

If this prosperity keeps up, then within ten years we shall own Morgan.

From: Head Academican Prokhor Zakharov
To: Head Datajack Sinder Roze

Roze, my dear,
The University does wish for an uniterrupted period of research, and to show our willingness
to cooperate with research- we will reassign and disassemble one-tenth of our forces.
We also will welcome peace with the Cybernetic Consciousness upon one condition. The condition
is that they either, a. return Inspiration Point to us, or b. consider our territory surrounds
Inspiration Point and we have full troop movement around it while the Cyborgs' movement is
restricted, avaliable only by our permission. We also ask that we not be contacted about
meaningless 'Chiron Council' results unless they concern The University, in which case, we
demand to be contacted.

We propose good terms of peace. However we refuse to communicate directly with the
Cyborg Defectors, and upon peace being fully negotiated, will ignore their existance completely
unless they dare trouble our research efforts.

-Prokhor Zakharov.