STGOD 2K5 OOC Thread

Post by **Beowulf** » 2005-05-27 10:07am

The Beast gets bitchslapped by the Lost before it shows up. The end.

InnocentBystander · Post by **InnocentBystander** » 2005-05-27 11:34am

Well the beast are pre-fall tech. I think one of the QE has a few beast warheads, and two of them were lost.

Maybe you could explain who the Lost are, Beowulf?

Or propose some other form of unspeakable evil?

Crayz9000 · Post by **Crayz9000** » 2005-05-27 11:58am

How about the Zerg? We never found out what exactly happened to them... and along the way they, erm, infected the remaining Yuuzhan Vong forces left in the Milky Way.

Think Zerglings with amphistaffs and blaster-resistant armor, plus shootable explosive spines.

Or the Overmind having psionic abilities powerful enough to project itself hundreds of light-years away.

Or *shudder* Worldlisks.

Post by **Beowulf** » 2005-05-27 11:58am

InnocentBystander wrote:Well the beast are pre-fall tech. I think one of the QE has a few beast warheads, and two of them were lost.

Maybe you could explain who the Lost are, Beowulf?

Or propose some other form of unspeakable evil?

Sir Nitram's old power, which somewhat controlled the Beast. They're currently off in other galaxies, turning matter into more ships.

Glimmervoid · Post by **Glimmervoid** » 2005-05-27 12:32pm

Crayz9000 wrote:How about the Zerg? We never found out what exactly happened to them... and along the way they, erm, infected the remaining Yuuzhan Vong forces left in the Milky Way.

Think Zerglings with amphistaffs and blaster-resistant armor, plus shootable explosive spines.

Or the Overmind having psionic abilities powerful enough to project itself hundreds of light-years away.

Or *shudder* Worldlisks.

Did this all happen in the last STGOD set in this universe if so could you could give me a fast run down of what happened that time round.

Crayz9000 · Post by **Crayz9000** » 2005-05-27 12:44pm

From the 2002 STGOD:

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From: John Hansen <abuse@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 00:08:10 -0700
Subject: [STGOD] Survivors (Was: Re: [STGOD][F2K2] Main Thread)
Message-ID: <pom2pu0na9h62quq670pdjloaqlmd3dfvo@4ax.com>
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A battered flotilla drifted through hyperspace, licking their wounds as they
sought a new place to rebuild. Their ships were made out of billions of metal
and mineral polyps, and ranged from the size of the first Death Star to that
of a mere X-wing.

They were all that remained of the once mighty Milky Way invasion fleet of the
Yuuzhan Vong. Five worldships (although not insignificant in size, the
smallest being 50 kilometers across), several dozen battleship analogues,
several dozen more cruiser analogues of assorted size, hundreds of support
craft, and thousands of coralskippers, comprised the force.

The fleet finally arrived at its destination, on the outskirts of the galaxy
in an area that had once belonged to the Asheros-Yuntai Combine. There, they
assumed formation, but no space defenses were to be seen. Perhaps this system
was indeed ripe for the picking. Coralskippers now detached and streaked
toward the planet in order to scout it out for possible enemies.

The fleet did not go unnoticed, however. On the planet's surface, several were
watching its approach. And as the coralskippers approached the atmosphere, a
powerful telepathic voice touched the yammosk buried deep inside of the
largest worldship. It was a haunting voice, sounding as though it was composed
of millions of beings; but it was not the mechanical voice of the Borg.

Aboard the command worldship, Executor Taal Yen thought about the message that
the yammosk had just informed him of. In a galaxy packed to the Rim with
machines, here was a civilization (or perhaps it could be better translated as
collective) which frowned on technology, if not as much as most Yuuzhan Vong
did. He was not once to waste opportunities, especially with his fleet in such
desperate need of assistance.

He allowed the yammosk to read his thoughts, and bared his lipless mouth in a
feral grin. Perhaps these 'Zerg' would be of use as allies... and certainly
the shaper caste would be interested in their methods of biological
engineering.

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From: John Hansen <abuse@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 00:18:35 -0700
Subject: Re: [STGOD] Survivors (Was: Re: [STGOD][F2K2] Main Thread)
Message-ID: <vio2puc7kh75j742uptk6a985o2t449tjc@4ax.com>
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John Hansen <abuse@verizon.net> opened Pandora's Box (cleverly disguised as
<pom2pu0na9h62quq670pdjloaqlmd3dfvo@4ax.com>) on Wed, 25 Sep 2002 00:08:10
-0700...

[OOC - I just wanted to tidy up the Yuuzhan Vong. Halite got most of the
second wave; these guys are the only survivors of it. The first wave was
already decimated by the UTR, DPRC, and virtually everyone else; if Deimos
wants to chase Yuuzhan Vong, then he's chasing scraps from the first wave.
There is no third or fourth wave. Anyway, Spyder, this group's all yours. I
assume the Zerg will be intrigued by the concept of dovin basals and the
ability to move through hyperspace.]

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From: Spyder <mark.rusbridgeNOSPAMORBADTHINGSHAPPEN@paradise.net.nz>
Date: 25 Sep 2002 09:34:23 GMT
Subject: Re: [STGOD] Survivors (Was: Re: [STGOD][F2K2] Main Thread)
Message-ID: <Xns9294DB734B654Spyder@130.133.1.4>
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..and then John Hansen <abuse@verizon.net> said:

> He allowed the yammosk to read his thoughts, and bared his lipless mouth
> in a feral grin. Perhaps these 'Zerg' would be of use as allies... and
> certainly the shaper caste would be interested in their methods of
> biological engineering.

The swarm wasted no time in responding. A wormhole opened and the orange 
toxic vapors of the swarm cloud poured fourth, engulfing the flotilla. 
However, the flotilla remained unharmed. 

Suddenly Yen's train of thought leapt into another relm of consciousness, 
as if he were in a dream. All he could see were Zerg, from the tiniest 
Broodling to the dreaded Shadowlisk. Trillions upon trillions of creatures 
spanning the endless void. Eventually, the image came to that of a 
hatching chrysalis. From that chrysalis Yen saw himself emerge. Razor 
sharp winglike spines spanned from his back like darkened bone wings. Dark 
green vains coursed through the torn Yuuzhan Vong flesh. Black blood oozed 
from the back of his exposed teeth. His body surged with energy, showing a 
power more insidious then many have ever known.

The next image showed an incredible visage. Innumerable Yuuzhan Vong 
ships, altered by the swarm some of them beyond recognition. Alongside 
them were the myriad Zerg broods, all enhanced by what the Yuuzhan Vong 
had to offer. 

The image changed again, this time Yen saw himself standing over the 
entire galaxy. He, along with Shara and the Overmind, was perfect. 

The message was simple. Join with the swarm and together we will be 
perfect. The enemies of the Swarm and the Yuuzhan Vong will meet with 
firey damnation!

Suddenly Yen snapped back into the real world. His personal guard had 
their weapons at the ready, pointed at the female intruder and her escort, 
a small gathering of hydralisks and zerglings that had overrun the ship 
while he was unconscious.

"Are you ready?" She asked, extending her hand to Yen. Her feminine voice 
distorted by the Zerg blood flowing through her vains. 

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From: John Hansen <abuse@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 10:32:24 -0700
Subject: Re: [STGOD] Survivors (Was: Re: [STGOD][F2K2] Main Thread)
Message-ID: <c4s3puggq9p8aik33ctd1iji2j2gp4umvh@4ax.com>
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Spyder <mark.rusbridgeNOSPAMORBADTHINGSHAPPEN@paradise.net.nz> opened
Pandora's Box (cleverly disguised as <Xns9294DB734B654Spyder@130.133.1.4>) on 

>Suddenly Yen snapped back into the real world. His personal guard had 
>their weapons at the ready, pointed at the female intruder and her escort, 
>a small gathering of hydralisks and zerglings that had overrun the ship 
>while he was unconscious.
>
>"Are you ready?" She asked, extending her hand to Yen, her feminine voice 
>distorted by the Zerg blood flowing through her vains. 

In the space of a heartbeat, Yen focused his plaerin bol on the leader of the
intruders, but she did not seem intent on harming them. 

For some moments, he considered the offer. Much like the now-deceased Prefect
Nom Anor, he was a practical being, and what was being offered was an
opportunity to perhaps turn the tide against the infidels. His force was
already battered, and to refuse right now meant a certain death, however
glorious it might be. As one of the intendant caste, Yen did not care much for
the concept of glory; that was something for the warrior caste.

Finally, he lowered his amphistaff. "Dwi," he affirmed in his native tongue.
When the alien female nodded, he threw his head back, and shouted the ancient
cry: "Do-ro'ik vong pratte!" (And woe to our enemies!)

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From: Spyder <mark.rusbridgeNOSPAMORBADTHINGSHAPPEN@paradise.net.nz>
Date: 25 Sep 2002 23:04:18 GMT
Subject: Re: [STGOD] Survivors (Was: Re: [STGOD][F2K2] Main Thread)
Message-ID: <Xns929570A09A2C0Spyder@130.133.1.4>
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..and then John Hansen <abuse@verizon.net> said:

> Spyder <mark.rusbridgeNOSPAMORBADTHINGSHAPPEN@paradise.net.nz> opened
> Pandora's Box (cleverly disguised as
> <Xns9294DB734B654Spyder@130.133.1.4>) on 
> 
> In the space of a heartbeat, Yen focused his plaerin bol on the leader
> of the intruders, but she did not seem intent on harming them. 
> 
> For some moments, he considered the offer. Much like the now-deceased
> Prefect Nom Anor, he was a practical being, and what was being offered
> was an opportunity to perhaps turn the tide against the infidels. His
> force was already battered, and to refuse right now meant a certain
> death, however glorious it might be. As one of the intendant caste, Yen
> did not care much for the concept of glory; that was something for the
> warrior caste. 
> 
> Finally, he lowered his amphistaff. "Dwi," he affirmed in his native
> tongue. When the alien female nodded, he threw his head back, and
> shouted the ancient cry: "Do-ro'ik vong pratte!" (And woe to our
> enemies!) 

Shara smiled. The Overmind will be most pleased. A Nydus wormhole opened 
and the flotilla passed through, destination unknown. There, they would be 
able to merge unmolested.

The last thing Yen saw was the inside of a Zerg evolution chamber. He 
slowly faded into unconsciousness as he was incased within the protective 
chrysalis. 
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From: Spyder <mark.rusbridgeNOSPAMORBADTHINGSHAPPEN@paradise.net.nz>
Date: 25 Sep 2002 23:12:57 GMT
Subject: Re: [STGOD][F2K2] Main Thread
Message-ID: <Xns92957217B5DC8Spyder@130.133.1.4>
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..and then Phong Nguyen <phong.nguyen@deadspam.com> said:

> Spyder <mark.rusbridgeNOSPAMORBADTHINGSHAPPEN@paradise.net.nz> wrote in
> news:Xns9293DDC2F1F23Spyder@130.133.1.4: 
> 
>> ~The will of the Overmind does not involve you consorting with those
>> that would seek to destroy us!~ Zasz interrupts.
>> 
>> "Do not question me Zasz, the Overmind allows me to do as I see fit
>> and I will not allow you or any other cerebrate to stand in my way.~
>> 
> The sector commander smiled. It would be a great opportunity to rid the 
> area of Zerg...at zero cost to the Star Kingdom. And maybe the damned
> Zerg would turn their attention elsewhere...
> 
> His plan would be set in motion soon...all he needed was for a certain 
> offensive to begin anew. 

Suddenly, a massive psionic call coming from all directions waved through 
the minds of the SKS sector militia. They could all hear 
someone...something laughing. The twisted voice was heard more clearly by 
those with keener telepathic senses. The voice was that of Taal Yen of the 
Yuzhaan Vong. 

This could get complicated.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2005-05-27 01:14pm

What? Why the fuckare we bringing in evil aliens just yet?

You've got me. Trust me.

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-05-27 01:22pm

Thirdfain, any way it goes we should move the time up, let us first lay out build orders then move time forward so their completed and we start new stories.

Nephtys · Post by **Nephtys** » 2005-05-27 03:29pm

We'll paint Thirdfain green, strip him into a tight-fitting silver jumpsuit, and drop him on various embassies. That'll surely cause the kind of calamity we want to see happen.

Murazor · Post by **Murazor** » 2005-05-27 03:39pm

If no one has problems with it, I would want to join. With a Foundation rip-off this time, to save myself headaches with the OOB design. Can I? Can I?

*pouts with cute face and puppy eyes*

Nephtys · Post by **Nephtys** » 2005-05-27 04:04pm

We've got the UNSC, the Star Kingdom of Manticore... and hell, the Kzin. I don't see a problem with a Foundationy country.

Vanas · Post by **Vanas** » 2005-05-27 05:34pm

Why didn't I create my space-faring Victorians when I had the chance? Curse my originality.

And bringing in the Evil™ this early may be bad. at least let us get first contacts sorted and meeting the wider galactic population out the way. Unless it's The Evil™, in which case I'll just stock up on milk

Glimmervoid · Post by **Glimmervoid** » 2005-05-27 05:58pm

I was just looking at the map and I realised that the eastern spiral arm is almost full up so should I move my empire to the western side of the galaxy maybe near the Roma Republic.

http://foobar.homelinux.net/images/stgo ... mer2k5.jpg

Also what dose the red highlighted areas mean.

Hawkwings · Post by **Hawkwings** » 2005-05-27 07:05pm

can I have my civilization in the southeastern part of the galaxy, with territory above the "Hegemony" in "Corporate Hegemony"?

Crayz9000 · Post by **Crayz9000** » 2005-05-28 01:21am

Glimmervoid wrote:I was just looking at the map and I realised that the eastern spiral arm is almost full up so should I move my empire to the western side of the galaxy maybe near the Roma Republic.

http://foobar.homelinux.net/images/stgo ... mer2k5.jpg

Also what dose the red highlighted areas mean.

The "red" highlighted areas are actually supposed to be brown. They mark the boundaries of The Great Waste, which is basically war-damaged areas of space -- where resources are a bit thinner than usual, there are more navigational hazards, and plenty of old, dangerous and sometimes still armed and pissed-off warships. Basically, it's a big warning saying "THAR BE DRAGONS".

I think you're fine where you are, by the way.

With regards to re-introducing a great evil, I'll agree with Thirdfain that it's a bit cliched already and would prefer to not go down that road if I don't have to.

Thirdfain, I came up with another idea, I'll PM you and Pablo and see how it goes.

Glimmervoid · Post by **Glimmervoid** » 2005-05-29 06:24pm

I have finally found the proper name for one of my capital ship.

It’s a pre-dreadnought.

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2005-05-29 07:21pm

InnocentBystander wrote:well, Nitram isn’t allowed to control this unspeakable evil

I'm thinking a Beast invasion might work

Huge. Fucking. Irony.

I've had that on call since the ASVS STGOD. It's ascended to a highly evolutionary stage where it doesn't just mindlessly consume. Which is good for.. The universe.

InnocentBystander · Post by **InnocentBystander** » 2005-05-29 07:41pm

I think that bit of technology was lost in the cataclysm

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2005-05-29 07:55pm

InnocentBystander wrote:I think that bit of technology was lost in the cataclysm

The Lost never fell down. They just left. They actually left before that, but occasionally sent ships.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2005-06-01 12:38am

I can not help that I am a drama queen.

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2005-06-01 12:45am

Thirdfain wrote:I can not help that I am a drama queen.

The hounds? Yes. Yes, those hounds. I want you to, as it were, release them. Yes.

In brief, Smithers, release the hounds!

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-06-01 12:50am

EDIT: Posted me and Rogue's treaty, if any objections, let me know.

And probebly a loophole there or something.

Agent Fisher · Post by **Agent Fisher** » 2005-06-03 05:30pm

Well folks, I have pretty much lost interest in this STGOD. For now, my forces have totally retreated back to my space and will stay there, just in case I decide to come back at a later date. But for all intents and purposes, the Sparatan Confederacy no longer exsists.

Glimmervoid · Post by **Glimmervoid** » 2005-06-05 12:49pm

I am off to Egypt for just over a week (be back a week on Tuesday) so I will be unable to post until then.

And Dahak my race breaths normal (earth) air and could you right the end of the diplomatic encounter.

InnocentBystander · Post by **InnocentBystander** » 2005-06-07 02:52am

Now that I've got a internet connection again, I'll be posting.