The Chiron Chronicle 7: 2183

[Sprayber]

To: Prime Function Aki Zeta-5
From: Marshal Kessel

Greetings Prime Function. We have never been formerly introduced. I am Marcus Kessel leader of the Spartan Federation. I am approaching you as a first step in a process of improving relations among the different factions. As you know I am currently negotiating a treaty with the Peacekeepers to permanently end the war that so recently destroyed so many lives. I realize that normal relations cannot be established overnight but I believe that it would be worth the effort to begin the process. We Spartans cannot claim the level of emotional mastery as your faction seems to have achieved. But we may prove to be a valuable ally in that our society is built on the principle of factional sovereignty. There are efforts, however well intentioned, to restrict the rights of factions to exist without interference. We share these views with the Hive and I believe other factions secretly feel the same way. We cannot see the day when internal matters are decided at the Planatery council, UN Headquarters, or Safe Haven. Whatever your thoughts are on this matter, I sincerely hope that the Consciousness and Sparta can eventually come to share a peaceful coexistence.

To: Foreman Domai
From: Marshal Kessel

Forman, perhaps you should keep a better watch on your borders. It would appear that the Pirates have the run your territory near the Upland Wastes. Be careful that you do not trade one master for another. Have no doubts about it, the Alliance and specifically the Pirates only want to use your territory as transit routes for their forces. Beware that you do not allow the Pirates or any other faction to gain any more of a foothold than they already have. This continent is not big enough for any more factions. Our relations need not be strained. Sparta has no territorial designs north of our borders. Can you say the same for them? They will never accept you Domai. They will use your faction and then abandon you if it is to their advantage. How long do you think that the so called Planet Mind will remain dormant? Who will it go for when it comes back? Your industry pollutes even more than ours. I was apart of the first Spartan delegation to your faction. Me and my men served on the line that separated you and the Hive. They are outsiders, Domai. Whatever you decision is remember that it is us that have to live on this continent. Not the Alliance.

[Natan]

Sparta Command, operational simulations debriefing room

Again, the two rival commanders sat opposite each other at the debriefing table. The same officer analyzed the battle. "Congradulations, gentlemen. Your performance in this exercise showed great improvement over that in the previous one. Your plans were both well thought out, and you succeeding in achieving the proper economy of force. You concentrated just enough troops to be an effective fighting force, while dispersing your troops sufficiently to protect them from the dangers of air and artillery strikes. Where both of your plans fell apart, however, was in the execution. The major of the Hive made a good choice when he attacked the hill. Major Henderson reacted poorly when he chose to attack head-on a Hive force whose numbers he could not ascertain. He also threw away the advantage he had over the Hive in range, amor, and combat skill when he engaged at such short combat distances. He could not reasonbly have retreated from the situation, but he could have maneuvered his forces around the hill to attack the larger Hive force from behind. This would have enabled him to maximize on the weaknesses of the unarmored Hive rovers. This would also have freed up the air sortie assigned to him for an attack on the Hive artillery battery instead of the enemy units on the hill. HIs second mistake was that once the battle on the hill was complete, he kept his remaining force concentrated in one unit, which left it exposed to the airstrike which finally did destroy his force, and with it, his hopes for victory. He should have divided the force into smaller teams to hunt for the unarmored Hive rovers. The destruction of even a small part of the Hive force would, after the battle on the hill, have made it impossible for the the Hive forces to achieve their mission objective." The Spartan turned to the two officers, and adressed them directly. "Good job, both of you. We'll start again tommorow with the last exercise in the series. Now go relax." The Hive commander went back to his quarters to look up in his dictionary the meaning of that last word.

[Clear Skies]

Private Message - Enhanced Encryption

From: Prime Function Aki Zeta-5
To: Marshal Marcus Kessel

Dear Governor,

Many thanks for the overture of friendship, but if I may say so your words appear somewhat at odds with your ideology. You offer me friendship, but then say that your desire for factional sovereignty matches my own ideals. When have I ever professed love for isolationism and division? Democracy and unity are dearest to my heart, and if I may say so your faction has done little to attain these ideals.

You cannot simply dismiss the Planetary Council, either. Like it or not, there are decisions which must be made which will affect all of us, and they will be made with or without you. Your only recourse is to take part in the discussions and the votes, and aadibe by the majority decision.

Also, how do you expect me to ally with you when you still pursue power above all things? Si vis pacem, praepare pacem - if you would seek peace, prepare for peace. Militarism and survivalism no longer have any place on the face of Planet. If you would simply learn to live alongside the other factions in peace you would have no need of weapons. Why can you not see this?

Ah Marshal, there have been far too many appeals to my rationality - I fear it is becoming something of a bargaining chip. Unfortunately, rather than finding it flattering. I find it rather tiresome - rationality does not justify everything.

As it stands, I am willing to sign a Treaty of Friendship as long as no aggressive moves are made by your faction towards my friends and allies. However, rest assured that I will not stand idly by if you should make a grab for the power you so adore. I saw one Unity destroyed through the actions of Sarah Jaydo, one of your number - do not expect me to watch another unity be destroyed.

Aki Zeta-5


Private Message - Enhanced Encryption

From: Prime Function Aki Zeta-5
To: Chairman Sheng-ji Yang

Do not try to dissemble with me, Chairman. You quite obviously detest my allies - if your actions were not proof enough, you called them "a lunatic moralist, a bandit, and some bed-wetting eco-terrorists" - rest assured that I shall seek their opinions on your words as well.
I entered into this Treaty of Friendship with you to keep the peace upon Planet, and for no other reason. It is now clear that you intend to pursue your own agenda whatever happens, instead of attempting to fit into global society and make the minor sacrifices which the rest of us have all made in the name of peace. I never thought I would be entering into a Treaty with someone so palpably selfish.

And do not speak to me of friends being reliable. My allies have never once let me down, whereas your own conduct with regard to the Peacekeepers speaks for itself. How can I be sure that you will support me when I need it?

The UN charter is neither petty nor absurd. It merely protects the citizens of Planet from human rights abuses by unscrupulous faction leaders - something I would have though you to be fully in support of. The only reason I can see behind your refusal to support the Charter is that you are plotting some atrocity. If you should commit one, whether it be against your own citizens or against those of another faction, our Treaty of Friendship shall be from that moment declared null and void. I will not side with a leader evil enough to commit atrocities.

My apologies, Chairman. I can see that my emotions have run away with me. Nevertheless, I mean everything of what I have said. The Chiron Alliance will stand whatever happens - I shall see to that - and if you declare Vendetta on any of us, be we lunatic moralists, bandits, bed-wetting eco-terrorists or cold rationalists, then you will be met by a combined front.

I intend to see peace, democracy and unity spread across the face of Planet, for those are the ideals which I hold dear.

Aki Zeta-5

[Sprayber]

To: Prime Function Aki Zeta-5
From: Marshal Kessel

I suppose we must agree to disagree on certain issues. As I stated, I do not expect normal relations overnight. My immediate concern is that of my people and my people do not think much of being told what they are allowed to do by leaders in far away bases. If you are willing to submit to the wishes of others than that is your business not ours. Your logic serves you well in many areas, but I fear that you are not open to the view point of others. Sparta is by nature a conservative state. We are quite satisfied with the current order of things. There is a Planetary Council. We accept that. There are certain rules of war set down. In the future we will abide by those rules. There are borders that are well defined. Once a treaty with the Peacekeepers is finalized we will insist that those borders be observed to the letter. We will oppose any power that seeks to expand the scope of the Planetary Council. You see unity is a fine idea. But to have true unity, there must be a strong leader. Are you willing to put the future of your people into the hands of someone that does not understand them? Spartans are content to have our liberties close at home. One more thing Prime Function. Why is it that your Pirate Allies insist on being everywhere? Arrogance is a dangerous thing in politics. Your people learned that at the hands of the University. And we have learned that as well in our own domestic politics. In a way, the Pirates are almost Spartan. Because if truth be told, both of us could really care less about ideology. We only do what is in our interest. For Sparta that lies in the status quo. For the Pirates, it means domination. Thank you for your time Prime Function.

[OOC: Just so everyone knows, the leader of Sparta is Field Marshal Marcus Kessel. Or Marshal Kessel for short. And LMP I had to add the message to Domai, cause the Spartans just can‘t ignore the fact that the Pirates seem to have free reign of Drone territory. Even if Domai officially knows nothing about it doesn‘t mean that he isn‘t aware of it.]

[Guardian]

From: Commissioner Lal
To: Prime Function Aki Zeta-5

So, tell me... How am I supposed to interpret this message if yours?
Are we too stubborn or too stupid to negotiate our own treaties since you feel you have to do it for us?
-And without even consulting us?

I know you were only trying to help the peace process along, but I am afraid I cannot agree with your method in this case. Also, I am afraid your explanation can only serve to make matters worse if it becomes public.

The problem is not that you signed a treaty with Yang. The problem is that in doing so at such a time and without consulting us, you appear to have turned your back on our alliance and to have gone behind our backs to befriend an enemy while our people were still burying the nerve gas victims.

Consequently, our people no longer trust you.


U.N. Enforcement Base

About that time, it became evident just how much the Peacekeepers did not trust the Cyborgs.
When they learned of the Cyborg troops approaching, the base garrison went to full alert. No attempt was made to stop the Cyborgs entering the base an rejoining their Data Angel comrades, but neither was anything done to conceal the heightened readiness of the PK troops. It was explained as "a security precaution"...

[DarkCloud]

The Four Main Characters Tales

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Head Academican Celeste Delilah Anderson-Xanderson
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From: Head Academican Celeste Delilah Anderson-Xanderson
To: Prime Function Aki Zeta-5

The Inspiration Point agreement shall hold.

Splinter University groups that oppose trade and normal research shall be dealt with and handed over to Cyborg and Data Angels for trials, if you agree.

We hope that this agreement helps both sides resolve their civil disorder problems and restore natural order to our countries.

---

Memo:
From the desk of Head Academican Celeste Delilah Anderson-Xanderson

Work shall hereby be suspended on the underground University tunnels and the forces shall be
reallocated to merchant and research duties.

This order comes at a time of budget allocation and sociological allocation in the University
so that we may better rule the world when it is our time to take over from the more warlike
factions.

Research shall triumph at the end of time; not war. We shall assimilate the other countries
by peaceful rebellions and by silently subverting them to our side.

Why should our people hide from politics, we MUST MARCH AHEAD TO THE FUTURE!

----

The University Sun Governor

Statement by the New Head Academican

"Why should our people hide from politics, we MUST MARCH AHEAD TO THE FUTURE!
Thus, Hereby, I change our foreign policy from one of isolation to one of involvement in world
affairs and I hereby order all University citizens to increase their contact with other
'factions' on this fair planet.

Through our contacts we will be able to discover more about the world and ourselves.

----
(OOC: SMAC Fanatic, you have control of Elaine Stuart-Lewinson... good luck )

From: Head Academican Celeste Delilah Anderson-Xanderson
To: Elaine Stuart-Lewinson

Dear Elaine,

I would like to inquire if you would wish to return from your exodus from the University and once again join the University as a functioning member of
the University High Council.

Your presence will be gladly accepted because of your invaluable foreign experience in the Cybernetic Consciousness.

Thank you for considering,

HA. CDA-X

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From: The Leader
To: Head Academican Celeste Delilah Anderson-Xanderson

I am glad that you have succeeded greatly. Remember, your first plan is to disperse the Universitys' citizens throught the
planet and quietly subvert the other nations into joining the Perfect Society and its wise plan for humanity.

In the Morganite provinces we have succeeded in raising several revolts against the CEO and it is but a matter of time before
his assets are seized and a new CEO is installed by the board. Hopefully one of our leaders, Julius or Victor will be appointed,
but, as there are over 1000 board members, the chances for their installation are slim.

Continue your good work,
The Leader

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Citizen Prokhor Zakharov
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The Private Notebook of Citizen Prokhor Zakharov

My appointment as an advisor is not without its advantages; however, the job is useless for creating my own policy.
The foolish Celeste has halted work on the underground project. I would expose her as a member of an international organization, but she IS gaining support
and she may still reveal my project to the other factions, whereas I wish it to be kept secret.

Deciding what to do is a conundrum I wish I did not have to deal with...

[DarkCloud]

Dr. Kyle Fitzben

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Dr. Kyle Fitzben-Pasteur
---
An excerpt from "Join the Planet Health Service Today"

Death... Destruction... The Planet Health Service will end all this.
The Planet Health Service is dedicated to informing the world about the need for researching health supplies versus researching mere general technology
or expending resources maintaining armies, trade kingdoms, etc. The most important thing in the world is the continuation of the Human Species, and that continuation will only be acheived by
researching new health products to ensure the survival of everyone.

---
Recorded Conversation...
Sir Pong: He must be silenced
Kommandant Reya Hollis-Keyson: He knows too much.
Sir Cloud: He could ruin us.
Sir Pong: Who will eliminate him?
Sir Cloud: ... Let's imprison him- Celeste rules the University
Sir Pong: A novel idea
Sir Cloud: It is agreed then that he will be imprisoned?
Kommandant Reya Hollis-Keyson: Yes
Sir Pong: Yes

---
U-SPAN 1 (University Television Network)
Court Proceedings In the Trial of Dr. Kyle Fitzben-Pasteur

Announcer: Today in the court, we witnessed the first day of the trial of known anarchist leader, Dr. Kyle Fitzben-Pasteur who has been linked to
Daniel Jakhobs-Howell by several independent witnesses.
-Now we cut to the proceedings
Fitzben: I deny the allegations- enemies put them there
Judge: What evidence do you have
Fitzben: I was at the meeting of The Perfect Society at the time the crime was comitted
(hush)
Judge: Am I lead to believe this is "THE" Perfect Society which is rumored to be an underlying force in several 'accidents' among people of various factions
Fitzben: That is true, but I left them because of their 'practices'
Prosecutor: (wild eyed) I object- this is all made up
Judge: I move that the jury not consider Fitzben's words, but that they shall be part of a second trial and investigation
Defendant Attourney: OB-JECTION!
Judge: On what basis?
Defendant Attourney: This is important to this trial
Judge: That is quite enough, sit down now.
Defendant Attourney: I will defend my client to the full extent of the law-
(Court thrown into turmoil)
Judge: Court Adjourned! Mr. Attorney- you are hereby banned from tommorrow's proceedings which shall be held behind closed doors

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Conversation Recorded
Sir Cloud: Perhaps arresting him was not such a good idea...
Sir Pong: It does not matter- he doesn't know Celeste's real name
Sir Tech: But he may suspect...
Kommandant Reya Hollis-Keyson: Hopefully not-

[DarkCloud]

Daniel Jakhobs-Howell

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Citizen Daniel Jakhobs-Howell (AKA Werner Iota-Four)
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The Journal of Citizen Daniel Jakhobs-Howell

Strange... I felt a strange feeling in my skull today.

After the strange feeling I had an interesting insightful vision into the Cyborg Civilization, which I am told by my followers that I hate.

The Cyborg vision taught me that the Cyborgs are much like us University citizens, but wish
to have their own lands because of an ancient quarrel with Zakharov, who they accuse injured
them.

I have much to learn from this vision and shall begin analyzing it tommorrow after my political rally...

The University Sun-Governor

Death, Destruction, David

Followers of the infamous Daniel Jakhobs-Howell have once again raided a popular Cyborg hangout in the University, killing 12 unarmed Cyborgs before they were apprehended.
Daniel's followers were pursued by police stationed near the Cyborg Hangout, The Uplink Node, and ten of the alleged twenty assaulters were either killed while resisting arrest or apprehended.

It is believed that the apprehended criminals will be handed over to Cyborg authorities in the Cybernetic Consciousness for trial
and punishment, however, several key leaders have spoken out against that particular plan of our Head Academican, including our
former Head Academican, Prokhor Zakharov who was quoted as saying,

"University citizens should be tried in the University. It is our own country and they are our own criminals.
The University has a right to take care of their own problems and punish their own. If the Cyborgs receive these criminals, it shall be a black day for justice"

The current Head Academican countered Zakharov's speech when she released a news item informing the Citizens of the University,

"Our legal system has not sufficiently punished criminal offenders whose criminal acts were directed towards foreigners. I believe that sending our criminals to the foreign country targeted by their attack will allow
for greater justice."

Orders from Citizen Daniel Jakhobs-Howell

... As of Today no more attacks shall proceed versus the Cyborg, Data Angel or University citizens who oppose us unless they fire first.
We cannot afford to take any more publicity risks that represent our organization as evil and infamous.

-

Daniel sighed as he wrote the orders, saddened at the slaughter which had made him sign them.
According to the information his followers had given him, before his conversion to a Cyborg he would have ordered more assaults in retaliation for the arrests, but now, for some reason, he felt remorse at the deaths of the Cyborgs.
He knew not why he felt remorse...

[Sprayber]

To: Head Academician Celeste Delilah Anderson-Xanderson
From: Marshal Marcus Kessel

I hope that the University and the Spartan Federation can take advantage of new leadership in both factions as an opportunity to renew our ties and work for a better future for both our factions. I hope that Sparta can count on your friendship in the future.


To: Marshal Kessel
From: Commander Augur-Senior Officer, Spartan Delegation To The Hive

Greetings Marshal Kessel, I trust everything in Sparta is going well. The delegation to the Hive are all doing well. The Industry officials are taking in all they can on Hive industrial practices which from what I can tell are somewhat adaptable to our society. I have instructed the industrial specialist to draw up reports and send them to you in due time. For the most part, we are being treated with respect. As per your request that we gain as much knowledge as we can about the Hive society as well, I will be attaching some personal observations along with the technical reports.

Strength and Honor, Marshal

Commander’s Log of Commander Stephen Augur
Location--The Hive

When we first arrived at The Hive there was a small ceremony, in our behalf. I gathered from the demeanor of our Hive hosts that this was purely for our benefit because most of the Hive officials there seemed stiff and uncomfortable at a social function. More so than the average Spartan would even. To them, it seemed a waste of time. I don’t know who was more relieved for it to be over, them or us. I made the decision that when going to the various sites within the base and the various surroundings that our delegation should stay in groups of no less than three. Not out of fear, but as a simple means of keeping track of our delegation. As of late I have loosened the restraints to allow two or less in a group and if necessary only one. We of course stand out when we venture in with the general population. None of us are ever without an escort of at least one official from the Hive. At first, this was annoying but I have come to believe that it is for the best. This escort at times is present in the background. As an example here is an accounting of an incident that occurred a month ago. While eating in one of the mess halls myself and Lieutenant Montha were watching one of the many political messages on the vid screen. There are thirty minute to an hour long programs that explain the duties of each Hive citizen. And believe me Marshal, they go into excruciating detail in some areas. Anyway, we were sitting there watching a program on Chairman Yang’s view on social responsibility when the screen went blank and an image of a fist and an icon that resembled the Drone symbol appeared on the screen. A program began to play but was immediately blacked out and was replaced by the Hive symbol and some words in the Hive native language. Now the people in the mess hall appeared to be a collection of skilled workers, these were no drones by any means. Before I knew it a team of security troops showed up at the door and ordered the room to stand. The whole room stopped in the middle of their meal and stood at attention. The leader of the security team then ordered each and everyone in the room to proceed to their assigned education centers. Myself and Montha just stood there while the rest filed out the door. The leader of the team looked annoyed at our refusal to move. He began to walk over to us when a young female intercepted him and presented him with a data pad. After he inspected the data pad he simply nodded, turn to his men and they all walked out the door. I had seen this young lady only once before and I was slightly embarrassed that I had not noticed her following us. I didn’t let on in front of Montha of course. Later that day we saw her again outside our briefing room that has been provided for us. I approached her about the incident, and she only stated that it was for our comfort that we were escorted. To be honest Marshal, I cannot blame them. I am sure that you are taking the same precautions with those that are in Sparta as well. One odd social commentary that I have is that most of the people that I have meet so far have numbers instead of names. Now maybe this is just for outsiders, but somehow I doubt that. I have meet at least two Hive officials with actual names, or at least they gave me ones when we were introduced. The significance of this still eludes me. I shall try and dig a little to discover more. I shall include more personal observations in my next report package. Until then I hope that everything proceeds according to your plans Marshal. Until then Sir, Strength and Honor.

Commander Augur

[[LordLMP]]

OOC:

Okay, Upland Wastes isn't seriously controlled by anyone and the Outpost the pirates are setting up is not in Drone territory. And its just an Outpost, not city base. Anyway, Domai may not know the details, but he does know of Pirate activity. Domai is interested in staying neutral, but will go to the Chiron Alliance if his faction his threatened by both or either the Hive and Spartans. Domai also more interested in keeping good relations with the Pirates, but won't allow them to boss them around. Both the Pirates and Drones currently have strong trade relations, pirates helped with the blockade and gave the Doctrine: Air Power tech. Domai is in a way being pulled in different ways, so rather stay Neutral, but will give Svensgaard heck for launching any attacks from Drone territory. Domai will eventually know of the Pirate outpost just outside of the Drone border.


To: Governor Pontas
From: Commander Deavey

Thnak you for the invitation, we will be there.

Commander Deavey

To: Planetary Council
From: Captain Svensgaard

It seems there won't be any IPTF due to lack of interest. Oh well. About the U.N. Peackeepers, if they truely want to peacekeep like they are doing now at Blast Rifle Crag, they should try resolving the conflict brewing up betweem the Cult of Planet and the Believers.

Captain Svensgaard

OOC: Of course, Miriam and Dawn will send complaints and so on.

Upland Waste

The Athens outpost is being setup pretty quickly indeed, but will be will take several more months before the Outpost is fully operational. At the moment, it is tent city with various Former equipment. The Marines, who have been dropped by a passing Merchant Cruiser from Pirate Island, are currently setting up a perimeter defence. The Battle Dragons are helping out as much as they can, while also patrolling about the area, just incase the Spartans or whoever shows up.


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To: General Braddock
From: General Kane of Hive

We would need about 300 people. You don't have to worry about training as we will do so anyhow, to integrate them among the rest of my units. I thank you for all the help you can give.

I have notice that the negociations are dragging on, our forces continue to surround U.N. Data Acquisition. Couldn't your leader give the Spartans an ultimatum to remove their forces there?

General Kane of Hive


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To:Marshal Kessel
From: Foreman Domai

There is currently no Chiron Alliance unit in Free Drone territory and no I am not letting them push my faction around. We are neutral and will stay that for the time being. If you have problems with the Chiron Alliance, contact them, not I.

I will be sending various Air Patrols over the Upland Waste t satisfy your paranoia.

Foreman Domai

(OOC: A bit annoyed and stress out, also a indication that the Free Drones have busy establishing an Air Force. I don't think the Hive or Spartans expected the Drones to have Doctrine: Air Power just yet :P)

[Natan]

OOC: I was told to take over the Believers, so here goes. Just so you know, I'm going to make up there religion as I go along, but as I envision it right now, they think of themselves as Christian, but they also have a lot of weird rituals and customs from various sources and a strange pseudo-Christian doctrine. Nonetheless, they will of course kill you if you say that they are not carrying out the true religion and prophecy of Jesus Christ. Also, they like to use the term righteous victory a lot.

Minutes of the second meeting of the war cabinet, New Jerusalem, as taken down by Isaac Stevenson the scribe

Sister Miriam: Peace upon you, Christian soldiers. All rise for the opening prayer, to be led by Brother Jacob.
All assembled: Peace be upon you, Sister Miriam.
Brother Jacob, with others repeating after him: O Lord, we are gathered here to do your work, to bring your word to your people and to destroy the wicked from the Earth forever. We open our gathering with praise for you, to show the piety of our intent. Please, answer us with victory from the heavens, to smite those who strike even now against your servants and against you, and may we say, Amen."
SM: Thank you, Brother Jacob. We will now be hearing a report on the situation from Brother Joseph, a captain of thousands (ed.: Colonel) who has recently completed a survey of our military capabilities which, God willing, we will be able to use against the satanic Planet Cult until righteous victory.
BJ: Thank you, Sister Miriam. Our forces do not possess all of the latest military technology (snickers from those assembled) however they are well organized and prepared, and the spirit of righteousness is upon them. The enemy, however, has maintained a horde of the hell-spawned "mindworms" which could wreak havoc on our forces. My colleague, Brother David, has developed a battle plan to lead our forces to righteous victory.
BD: Thank you. I have developed a plan to attack, with God's help, around the edges of the unity wreckage. First, a diversionary force would be sent accross the Unity Wreckage. If the diversionary force is successful, we will gain control of the unity wreckage and have a defensive line to fall back on if the attack fails. The real attack around the unity wreckage will have to be carefully planned. Soldiers marching by foot would take a month and a half to make it, while rovers could make it in under a week. My suggestion is a screening force of light rovers to screen against mindworms, and have the infantry units come in behind it.
BJ: If the diversion fails, how will we protect the assault troops from a flanking attack?
BD: We will have to keep sending troops to the Unity wreckage to prevent an assault by Cult forces on the land which has already been claimed for the Lord. This may result in heavy losses, but the host of God is great in number and prepared for his service. Once we succeed in the first step of our Crusade, our rover forces will finish off the Cult troops still in the Unity wreckage, who will be sorrounded, while the Infantry seize the first Cult base accross the wreckage. The city will be devoted entirely to the Lord; it shall be returned to nothingness and its inhabitants smitten by the sword of our righteous armies, and not a thing shall remain alive in it.
All assembled: Amen, amen, may it be so.
(meeting ended with a closing prayer, led by Brother Jacob)

(OOC: I'll make an admin post later, but I think this plan should make for a good story. Especially if the believers do manage to dedicate the Cult base to their God. Also, although this request may seem familiar, I know need a map of Believer and Cult territory)

[DarkCloud]

To: Marshal Marcus Kessel
From: Head Academician Celeste Delilah Anderson-Xanderson

Sparta Can surely count on the University's support... Up to a point. The University will not involve itself in any factions wars other than its own. This is a new policy decision on the part of myself, and this policy has been put into place to strengthen the University.

However, the University is open to commerce and intelligence pacts with Sparta.

-Celeste.

[DarkCloud]

OOC: A map of Believer and Cult territory...?
LMP- Do you have time to post another map through email or on your site... the last one I have is dated 2180, though I'm not sure that you NEED to update it- it just seems that the map I have is a bit outdated considering what happened to several factions... Oh- and yes- the University only has the bases I listed- I remember that you created a "Zarya-Sunrise" and that Base did not exist in my list... thank you for your hard work.

[Cyber]

The Cult of War Grenade Flash

Temple of War is in full operation!

The capital base is finally in order and completely working. After almost two years of hard work, the people of the Cult are rewarded with an effective and impregnable base, coated with a perimeter defense and defended by two heavily armed elite ECM resonance garrisons and one Anti-Air garrison.
With the formers, the near areas of the base have been turned into mines, solar collectors and farmlands.
The base population has already swollen to almost 50000 people, transferred by the now small fleet of transport airplanes from Sparta.
According to news form the home reich, Chief Priest Brienmann will arrive soon to inspect the base, and personally do the morning ceremony in the main temple.

(OOC: Just an introduction to Temple of War. The 1.5 gatling infantry units left from the second Sparta-PK war were transported here, and turned into the defending units of the base and a scout unit.)

Second Unity pod discovered!

Our scout unit has found yet another unity pod, this time further west from home base.
The pod was full of resources and energy, contributing nicely to the depleted stores of Temple of War. According to the Map department, a sizeable of amount Unity pod should exist in this still uncharted island.
Chief Administrator of the Map department, Eran Hoblovic, commented:
"There was probably a whole storm of them, falling down on the island, and burning out most of the life here. That would explain the abcense of large amounts native life, atleast in the area we have charted so far, and the large amounts of those mysterious monoliths, probably uncovered from their ageless slumber under the layers of ground by the explosions coming from the pods colliding into the planet."


From: Chief Priest Brienmann
To: Governor Hadriokis

Governor, as you surely have heard already, I´ll be paying you a visit in a couple of weeks. In the meanwhile, I want the preachers ready and willing to leave for their mission targets. The heretics shall soon see the light, the cleasing fire.
God bless you, my son.

Priest Brienmann

[Argonaut]

OOC: Cyber, I don't mind if the Cult of War comes my way, something to keep me on my toes. But don't think that Roze is going to let all of her sea bases slip out of her hands, she'll be watching By the way, don't forget The Sprawl, located on the South Western tip of the Isle.

North-East of the Sprawl

"Commander," came the Private's voice over the comm-system. The Private was acting as the advance for the Scout patrol, en-route to a potential Unity Pod site.

"What is Private?"

"I've located the pod sir, but it looks like we're too late. Somebody's beaten us there."

The Commander was shocked.

"What do you mean? Is it the Drones?"

"No sir," came the Private's reply. "Judging by their formation and current intelligence reports, I'd say they're Spartans."

"Damn", cursed the Captain to no one in particular. Those damned Spartans we're causing problems here now too.

"Report back to our location Private." The Commander's voice was deflated, his defeat was accepted. "We're heading back to base. And don't let them see you. Command out."