[STGOD 2] Story Thread

Stravo · Post by **Stravo** » 2003-06-23 04:16pm

Stormbringer wrote:
To: Genegineers
From: Sota' Rhi High Preist of the Missionary Ministry
Sub: Treaty

Our nations had begun the negotiations for a treaty. We wish to know if you are still interested in continuing those.

To: Sota' Rhi High Preist of the Missionary Ministry
Sub: Treaty

We would be most interested in opening a dialogue and negotiating a treaty with your people. Emissaries are standing by.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-06-23 04:19pm

FWB News-

"In a long expected vote the Senate of the Federation approved the Ninth Amendment to the Naval Law, allowing for considerable expansions of the star navies authorized strength. A new budget was also rushed through, including seventy four trillion in additional funding for naval construction over the next seven years and thirty one trillion in additional infrastructure, personal and munitions funding.

Under the current building plan the fleet would field five heavy battleships squadrons, eight battleship squadrons, nine armored cruisers squadrons, twenty transports squadrons, twenty four cruiser squadrons and sixty nine escort flotillas. The revised law will add an additional one of heavy battleships, one of battleships, one of armored cruisers, one point five of transports, three of cruisers and nine escort flotillas totaling to 196 additional vessels. It is rumored that many of these vessels will be of completely new types.

Several additional spending and strength authorization bills are currently being debated on the senate floor and are expected to be up for vote as soon as next week."

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-06-23 04:33pm

To: Three Suns Commonwealth
From: Sota' Rhi High Preist of the Missionary Ministry
Sub: CPS

We wish to know under what terms we might be allowed to join your group.

To: Sota' Rhi High Preist of the Missionary Ministry
From: Three Suns Commonwealth
sub: CPS

The rules for entry to the Co-Proseperity Sphere are quite simple. An applicant must

a: Accept the CPS Credit as their currency of choice for international trade
b: Accept low tariffs to and from all CPS members
c: receive a majority vote of CPS members for admission.

Simply place a request before any one of the six current CPS members, and if at least four of them vote aye to your admission, you are in.

We must inform you that the CPS is strictly a trading pact.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-06-23 04:35pm

*Along the Draconis-TSC Trade Route*

MAYDAY MAYDAY! Pirate fightersss emerged from FTL. We are without esscort, I repeat, we are without esscort! Any armed vesselss in the area please respond. This is merchant ship Andelthal, carrying GeneModed Stilter Fruit. Estemated sshield failure in ten minutess! Pleasse respond!

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-06-23 05:00pm

Stravo wrote:To: Sota' Rhi High Preist of the Missionary Ministry
Sub: Treaty

We would be most interested in opening a dialogue and negotiating a treaty with your people. Emissaries are standing by.

To: Genegineers
From: Sota' Rhi Missionary Ministry
Sub: Treaty

This nation would welcome your emmisaries. We would like to arrange trade, scientifict exchanges and potentially a defensive treaty. Whatever you are interested both sides would no doubt benefit from the exchange.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-06-23 05:01pm

To: Three Suns Commonwealth
From: Sota' Rhi Missionary Ministry
Sub: CPS

We would like to formally request membership.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-06-23 05:02pm

0-General Announcement-0

The Draconis Republic, having secured a majority vote, is now a member of the Co-Prosperity Sphere. All current members are expected to make arrangements to bring all tariffs on Draconis Republic goods down to minimal levels, as per the CPS agreements. Additionally, the CPS Credit is now the currency of choice for all international trading with the Draconis Republic.

Have a nice day.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-06-23 06:14pm

*Several Escort Ships jump into FTL*

"This is Republic Esscort Number 14 we are coming to your aid and will be there in 9 minutes, can you hold out that long?"

" We are doing our besst...thank you!"

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-06-23 08:06pm

Hive minining clony E2325GHT7

"Heads dead alright, toxic gas inhallation." Said the doctor as he examined the still warm carcass.

"That's the fourth one this month. I wil petition immediately for improved air regulators."

"Rigor mortis hasn't set in, the muscle tissue is still functional."

"Well at least it's not a total write off. Have it sent to the recylcer for immediate implantation and have it sent back to work."

"Yes sir, although I am compelled to mention that the increased usage of dead workers is beginning to have an adverse effect on staff morale."

"I see... I will offer them a pay increase and increase their liquor supply. That should keep them happy enough."

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-06-23 09:20pm

*Escort 14 jumped out of FTL *

"Thiss is Escort 14 Offering immediate assistence to waylaid ship, all pirate vessels stand down your weapons and prepare for docking"

"Thank you Republic vessel"

"I repea, pirate vessels stand down your weapons or we will open fire"

" Our shields have failed, we are retreating into the secondary bridge"

* The escort vessel opened fire, its poin defense lasers forming cages of coherent light around each pirate fighter, and closing the bars, ripping ach vessel apart*

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-06-23 11:00pm

"Sous-Captain, we have a distress call from Freighter number 1020-DRX. Those fools strayed from the jump-corridor, and got jumped by pirates."

"Dammit, those pirates get more ambitious every year. How many squadrons do we have in the area?"

"Three, Sous-Captain, but the nearest one is a twenty minute jump away. That's the "Wilhelmina," an Orphne light cruiser, and her escorts."

"Communicacion-Chef- order the "Wilhelmina" to the scene. Maybe we'll arrive in time..."
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Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-06-24 03:45am

Our tarrifs with all CPS nationss are at 1% Is this acceptable?

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-06-24 12:58pm

{-- Commonwealth Armed Forces Military Press Release --}

With the recent incursion of Hive colony vessels into the frontier regions between the Commonwealth and Hive territory, fleets from the provinces of Isis and Harbinger March are being deployed to ensure the safety of Commonwealth colonists also expanding into the border regions.

The message is simple- the Commonwealth will not allow the Hive to devour our rightfully controlled territory, and we will not allow the Hive tp threaten the fledgeling colonies along the frontier. The Hive's isolationist attitudes make it clear they care little for the affairs of other nations, and we mean to ensure that they do not seek to impose their will on the free men and women, citozens of the Three Suns, in the frontier zones.

Picket Fleet Isis, out of Maharashtra, and Picket Fleet Harbinger, out of New Mandalay, will be patrolling the sector and providing defense for colonists there.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-06-24 03:25pm

Secure Diplomatic Communique

ATTN: TSC
FROM: Draconis Republic
RE: Hive incursions

It has come to our attention that the Hive is menacing your colonies and ssettlers. We find this unacceptable, and will offer our asssistance to you if it iss needed, both economic, or miltary.

Seggybop · Post by **Seggybop** » 2003-06-24 03:26pm

Darksider wrote:We will send a diplomatic envoy to view your technology.

Welcome to X4 manufacturing zone. We have prepared three orbital factory facilities that could be of use to you.

The first one is a complete fabrication plant, for which you input raw materials in one end and get completed items out the other end. The plant can be configured to produce almost anything provided it is not too large (maximum size 50x50x50 meters) and the component materials are all provided. Small objects can be created almost instantly, and the largest and most complec objects take several minutes.

Our next facility is a large-assembly station. It is fed parts and modules of whatever is being made (for this, usually a large spaceship or station) and rapidly assembles them into the finished unit. The plant's outer shell is made of a linked-scaffolding type design that allows it to expand to a maximum diameter of 20km and a minimum of 1km. Inside it are a large quantity of focused tractor beams and manipulator arms that do the actual assembly.

The last plant we have on display for you is a materials-harvesting station. It usually destroys asteroids and separates them into their constituent parts. It can land on and take off from a planetary surface and eat the crust to gain resources from that as well. If none of a desired resource is available, the internal fusion system can fuse lighter elements into heavier ones that would be of use, but this is extremely time-consuming and is not desired if alternatives are available. One would want this plant if their mining operations are inefficient or they lack the resources necessary to construct what they need.

If you have any questions about these units, please ask.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-06-24 03:44pm

ATTN: Draconis Republic
FROM: Three Suns Commonwealth
RE: Hive incursions

So far, the Hive has simply been expanding into the frontier zones, and has not yet come into contact with any of our own settlers. Our fleets are being dispatched as a purely defensive measure, to ensure that law and order remain in place on the frontier worlds, and to ensure the safety of Commonwealth citizens from the grim prospect of the Hive's slavery.

As of yet, there is no need for foreign military or economic support.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-06-24 03:55pm

To: Three Suns Commonwealth
From: Sota' Rhi Missionary Ministry
Re: Hive Incursions

We wish to inquire how the Hive could be intruding on your territory. They are across the sector from you and we wish to know the exact nature of the situation before entangling ourselves with you.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-06-24 04:24pm

Thuzad-First Special Forces Group HQ

"The Three Sons are becoming increasingly hostile. Word just off the tap is that they're mobilizing fleet units in response to Hive activities, over five thousand light years away."
"Sounds like someone in there government missed three zeros."
"Or mistook drool for a decimal point."
"Doesn’t matter why, what does matter is where deploying another three covert vessels to the region. I what them ready to jump within fifty hours."

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-06-24 04:46pm

To: Sota'Rhi Missionary Ministry
From: Three Suns Commonwealth
Re: Hive Incursions

While we share no border with the hive, there is a large stretch of frontier territory a few thousand light-years across and dotted with available star systems, between us and the Hive. Our own settlers in the region fear that their operations may be threatened by Hive colonists- the Hive is notoriously insular, and famed for its horrific treatment of those it controls.

If you would call up your star map, you will see this frontier zone, stretching from sector C-2-5 to sector F-2-5, with large borders on the Hive, the Three Suns Commonwealth, and the Caliphate, and a small border with the Guu.

Consisting largely of untamed systems, we have been settling this area for some time now. Now, with the appearance of Hive colony ships in the area, we feel a need to protect our citizens who have, until now, lived away from the protection of the Provincal picket fleets.

Post by **Beowulf** » 2003-06-24 04:51pm

Rokugan, Imperial Palace:

"It is time, and past to contact our neighbors. We will send a delegation to both the Sota' Rhi and the Federation of Shadow. The delegations are to consist of members of the Crane, Scorpian, and Mantis Clans, along with some of the Nezumi."

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-06-24 04:54pm

To: Sota'Rhi Missionary Ministry
From: Three Suns Commonwealth
Re: Hive Incursions: PS:

It should also be noted that we are only dispatching picket fleets- light cruisers and the like. This is a purely defensive maneuver, meant to provide protection to our colonists who have gone without for so long.

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-06-24 08:01pm

Thirdfain wrote:{-- Commonwealth Armed Forces Military Press Release --}

With the recent incursion of Hive colony vessels into the frontier regions between the Commonwealth and Hive territory, fleets from the provinces of Isis and Harbinger March are being deployed to ensure the safety of Commonwealth colonists also expanding into the border regions.

The message is simple- the Commonwealth will not allow the Hive to devour our rightfully controlled territory, and we will not allow the Hive tp threaten the fledgeling colonies along the frontier. The Hive's isolationist attitudes make it clear they care little for the affairs of other nations, and we mean to ensure that they do not seek to impose their will on the free men and women, citozens of the Three Suns, in the frontier zones.

Picket Fleet Isis, out of Maharashtra, and Picket Fleet Harbinger, out of New Mandalay, will be patrolling the sector and providing defense for colonists there.

"Are you receiving this?"

"They seek to curb the growth of the hive...by moving picket ships 5,000ly from the hive cluster...3000ly from any of the fledgeling colonies?"

"Perhaps this is a mistake. We may have overestimated them."

"Or perhaps this is an act of hostility."

"There is only one clear course of action. I will endevor to find out and discover the Hive's intent."

[Days later: Three Suns Commonwealth Frontier]

A single unarmed consular ship emerged from a jump node before one of the picket ships. Immediately the ship was hailed, on screen appeared a man, early thirties with short dark hair and pale skin. There was an implant of some kind partially concealed over his left eyebrow.

"I am Quan. I speak for the Hive."

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-06-24 09:13pm

Seggybop wrote: If you have any questions about these units, please ask.

How many will we need to industrialize an entire star system????

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-06-24 11:00pm

"Maitre-Captaine, we are being hailed by the unidentified vessel."

"Put it on screen."

"I am Quan. I speak for the Hive."

"I am Maitre-Captaine Diego of the Commonwealth naval vessel "Nightfall." I cannot speak for the Commonwealth. What are your intentions, Meinser Quan?"

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-06-25 01:23am

Thirdfain wrote: "I am Maitre-Captaine Diego of the Commonwealth naval vessel "Nightfall." I cannot speak for the Commonwealth. What are your intentions, Meinser Quan?"

"I intend to speak to someone that can speak for the Commonwealth obviously."