[STGOD 2] Story Thread

Seggybop · Post by **Seggybop** » 2003-06-25 02:07am

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

With a barren, totally undeveloped system, you would either need all three of the displayed plants (to gather materials, create parts from the materials, and assemble the parts into structures) or a massive Orbital Seed facility. A facility of that type is towed into the system and then begins autonomously converting rock and dust into spaceships and skyscrapers. We do not currently have any of those available, but we could construct one for you if you wish.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-06-25 06:14am

To Rokugan
From The Federation
Subject diplomatic delegation

We will receive your delegation upon our world of Landron at any time.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-06-26 03:26pm

Stars glistened al around them, the planet Ceta 6 in the background....It was on her moon that a major pirate base was located, that moon which was to be reduced to nothingness.

Laser fire lanceed out toward the ships in orbit, as the pirates desperatly tried to scramble fighters, and get their light capitals out of their docks.

The Dreadnaughts i orbit bdded their time...then, a salvo was fired... The shielded dome around the habitable base was no more, as gigatons of energy overwhelmed the shields.

"Thisss is what you get for preyng on our shipping lanesss...pirate sssscum...Ah it looks like we have company...." Said Admiral Sevoth Commander of the Dreadnaught fleet. " All hands to battlestations, incomming ships"

Red warning lights turned on, and warning claxons chimed in. The Fel' Theth crews swung from bar to ber, to get to gunnery stations, and damage control nodes. Airtight blast doors slammed shut all over the ships.

"Incoming fighters!"

"Defense grid online"

"Fire"

The defense grid opened up. Hundreds of tiny laser cannons, their beams arcing across the void, lighting up space...They cut through the sub-standard pirate fighters like a hot knife through butter, slicing hulls apart...

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-06-26 05:00pm

"tactical, order the "Maestro" and the "Fury" to escort our friend Quarth here to Desjardins. He is to be presented to the Senate, as the envoy of The Hive."

"Communicacions, send this message to Quarth- he is to take his vessel and follow our escorts to Desjardins. He will certainly have the opportunity he wants to spea with the Commonwealth."

(Desjardins is pronounced "Day Jhar Dahns," for those of you who don't have any French.)

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-06-27 03:27pm

Attention: All star nations
From: The Federation of the Shadow Department of Law and Order

In accordance with new legislation, all non citizenry not in possession of a permanent residence card visiting worlds or space installations of the Federation of the Shadow for periods greater then twelve standard hours will now be subject to tracking via implanted transceiver. All beings currently on planets of installations now have 96 hours to report to a local police station for implantation. Upon departure implants may be removed by authorized Federation government employees. Failure for existing visitors to report is punishable by five years hard labor, failure for new arrivals is punishable by twenty five years hard labor, tampering with or unauthorized removal of a transceiver is punishable by death. While you may find some leniency among our judges for what can be proven to be a mistake, do not doubt that these punishments will be inflicted on offenders.

Current exemptions from implantation.
-Sota' Rhi citizenry
-Diplomatic personal in possession of a Federation Diplomatic ID

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-06-27 07:54pm

-ooc-

I will be going on vacation for the next month, till august 3.

I would ask that everyone leave my nation alone until I return, with the exception of those to whom I am bound by a limited military alliance- the Draconis Republic and the Caliphate. If either nation is attacked, my forces are theirs to put under complete control- but if they initiate hostilities, then my forces will remain out of it.

If the DR and the Caliphate come to blows, or end up on opposite sides of a war, my forces are to be made neutral.

Thanks a lot, I SHALL return.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-06-27 08:01pm

OOC: I'm strongly against anyone handing control of their power over, especially in such a limited way. Either your power is active or inactive.

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2003-06-27 08:03pm

The UCS applauds the Federation's wise move concerning its tracking of foreign individuals. We will also inquire as to how our KAK officials in your area may obtain diplomatic licenses.

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OOC,

I too will be gone on "vacation" starting Wednesday for about a week to see some relatives I've never heard of in Arkansas.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-06-27 08:06pm

-ooc- your the boss, want me to go full inactive?

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-06-27 09:03pm

Thirdfain wrote:-ooc- your the boss, want me to go full inactive?

You really should if it's going to be for that length, and with few significant military alliances its not going to hurt your allies. As far as the galaxy will be concerned the jump points into your system don't work

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-06-27 09:06pm

JediNeophyte wrote:The UCS applauds the Federation's wise move concerning its tracking of foreign individuals. We will also inquire as to how our KAK officials in your area may obtain diplomatic licenses.

Your existing diplomatic ID's are sufficient. The ID process for new personal for you embassy will remain the same with an application submitted through the Department of Law and Order.

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-06-28 12:16am

Thirdfain wrote:-ooc- your the boss, want me to go full inactive?

Quan will be busy elsewhere then.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-06-28 02:30pm

The Republic condemns the Federatons decision to track off orlders. This is a violation of their humanoid rights and we do not condone such an action.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-06-28 02:48pm

Alyrium Denryle wrote:The Republic condemns the Federatons decision to track off orlders. This is a violation of their humanoid rights and we do not condone such an action.

You dare speak to the Federation of the rights of others while making a xenophobic statement at the same time? The Nerubian are not humanoid so you no doubt consider them as little more then slaves. Unlike the closed single species of the Draconis Republic the Federation has long been a functioning society with six major sentient species within it.

The Federation has taken steps by democrat process to ensure the security of its citizens and long term alien residents. If any outsider does not wish to be tracked then they can simply remain on their spacecraft and conduct business from orbit.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-06-28 02:58pm

Sea Skimmer wrote:
Alyrium Denryle wrote:The Republic condemns the Federatons decision to track off orlders. This is a violation of their humanoid rights and we do not condone such an action.
You dare speak to the Federation of the rights of others while making a xenophobic statement at the same time? The Nerubian are not humanoid so you no doubt consider them as little more then slaves. Unlike the closed single species of the Draconis Republic the Federation has long been a functioning society with six major sentient species within it.

The Federation has taken steps by democrat process to ensure the security of its citizens and long term alien residents. If any outsider does not wish to be tracked then they can simply remain on their spacecraft and conduct business from orbit.

We apologize....that was a mistranslation on the part of our interpreters...

What we intended to say was... "The Republic condemns the Federaton's decision to track off-worlders. This is a violation of their Sentient Rights and we do not condone such an action."

Again we apologize for the mistranslation.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-06-28 04:17pm

It was too late, the dwarf Federation diplomat had cut the channel as soon as he finished.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-06-28 04:59pm

"Nice how they cut the channel before you can respond..."

"Yes.."

"Send that note by courier ship then, and broadcast that apology on all diplomatic channels."

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-06-29 12:41am

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

We are afraid that at this point we believe that a membership in the CPS would a be ill advised. While we do not wish to severe ties we must do what is best for the Faithful.

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To:Caliphite
From: Sota'Rhi Missionary Ministry
Re: Trade

We wish to open up trade with your most prosperous nation. Our nation is much in need of the kind of improvements your people can offer. We hope that you will be willing to reach an acommodation with us.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-06-29 12:47am

Sea Skimmer wrote:Attention: All star nations
From: The Federation of the Shadow Department of Law and Order

In accordance with new legislation, all non citizenry not in possession of a permanent residence card visiting worlds or space installations of the Federation of the Shadow for periods greater then twelve standard hours will now be subject to tracking via implanted transceiver. All beings currently on planets of installations now have 96 hours to report to a local police station for implantation. Upon departure implants may be removed by authorized Federation government employees. Failure for existing visitors to report is punishable by five years hard labor, failure for new arrivals is punishable by twenty five years hard labor, tampering with or unauthorized removal of a transceiver is punishable by death. While you may find some leniency among our judges for what can be proven to be a mistake, do not doubt that these punishments will be inflicted on offenders.

Current exemptions from implantation.
-Sota' Rhi citizenry
-Diplomatic personal in possession of a Federation Diplomatic ID

To: The Federation of the Shadow Department of Law and Order
From: Sota' Rhi Inquistional Offices
Re: Tracking Tech

Naturally we are glad that you feel you can trust us enough to exempt our citizens. That gesture will not be forgetten.

Also, this is a most intriguing technology. Would it be possible to purchase the equipment necessary for it? This would be most useful to our Order. Particularly for the tracking of exiled heretics among other things.

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2003-06-29 12:51am

KREMLIN IV, KR SYS

A joint effort of local KAK and UCI teams has apprehended one of last week's assassins. He is currently in custody and presumably being interrogated, though KAK officials have not commented further. The Kremlin Security Division Head has issued a system-wide warning that at least two other assassins may still be at large. The earlier rumors of the apprehension of one of the murderers has been squashed by an executive ban on any such discussion, and all interstellar space ports have been locked down. All ships coming from out-of-system are required to remain in quarantine until the crisis is resolved with the exception of critical supplies.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-06-29 02:05am

Stormbringer wrote:
To: The Federation of the Shadow Department of Law and Order
From: Sota' Rhi Inquistional Offices
Re: Tracking Tech

Naturally we are glad that you feel you can trust us enough to exempt our citizens. That gesture will not be forgetten.

Also, this is a most intriguing technology. Would it be possible to purchase the equipment necessary for it? This would be most useful to our Order. Particularly for the tracking of exiled heretics among other things.

The technology is freely available for export. Each locator is able to store and broadcast location, identification and other data. However the injectabul transmitter developed for our prison system and now being utilized to track foreigners may not meet your demands. Its range and transmission speed are sufficient to track upon one world, however if you wish to track these heretics beyond your own systems its effectiveness will be highly limited. This limitation can be partly overcome by positioning ships in forward locations, or perhaps adding suitable antenna to your embassies.

A larger more powerful tracker requiring surgery is also available but also is unlikely to work outside of your local space without large time lags. Its primary advantage is the multi year battery life.

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-06-29 05:10am

Please note then in all previous Hive broadcasts our starmaps have been using the 1.1 elevation standard, from now on we will be using the new 1.2 standard. The Hive elevation scale ranges from 0-6 rather then 1-7.

(ooc- 1-7 was easier to remember when making it, but 0-6 makes more sense, and allows the grid to expand below the lower elevation, also I noticed Thirdfain referring to a star cluster on the map, in future please ignore the stars as they are thousands of LY away in the background. Even if they weren't it would be impossible to determine their position as they could be at any elevation on that line of grid refferences. So please ignore the stars, they are there to look pretty.)

Current Hive colonial expeditions:
C1e6
C1e5
A2e5
B2e5

If any private citizen would like to move to any of the new colonies being prepared by the Hive then please feel free to do so.

Pablo Sanchez · Post by **Pablo Sanchez** » 2003-06-29 12:07pm

Stormbringer wrote:To:Caliphite
From: Sota'Rhi Missionary Ministry
Re: Trade

We wish to open up trade with your most prosperous nation. Our nation is much in need of the kind of improvements your people can offer. We hope that you will be willing to reach an acommodation with us.

The Caliph is always willing to reach an understanding with other nations, particularly on matters of trade.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-06-29 08:17pm

Sea Skimmer wrote:The technology is freely available for export. Each locator is able to store and broadcast location, identification and other data. However the injectabul transmitter developed for our prison system and now being utilized to track foreigners may not meet your demands. Its range and transmission speed are sufficient to track upon one world, however if you wish to track these heretics beyond your own systems its effectiveness will be highly limited. This limitation can be partly overcome by positioning ships in forward locations, or perhaps adding suitable antenna to your embassies.

A larger more powerful tracker requiring surgery is also available but also is unlikely to work outside of your local space without large time lags. Its primary advantage is the multi year battery life.

The primary use would simply be to prevent them from re-entering our worlds so a single world tracking device would be sufficient.

How ever would like to acquire both. Could we arrange for some of your people to show our doctors and law enforcement personel how to utilize this technology?

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-06-29 08:21pm

Pablo Sanchez wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:To:Caliphite
From: Sota'Rhi Missionary Ministry
Re: Trade

We wish to open up trade with your most prosperous nation. Our nation is much in need of the kind of improvements your people can offer. We hope that you will be willing to reach an acommodation with us.
The Caliph is always willing to reach an understanding with other nations, particularly on matters of trade.

We would like to import improved automation as our economy is rather manpower intensive at this point and we would like to become competitive. Naturally we would exempt them from import tariffs.

In return we can promise you manufactured goods at cost and agricultural products. Unless there is something you would be more interested in?