[STGOD] Primary Story Thread

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-10 10:01pm

ATTN: New Roman Empire, Octavius System Traffic Control
SNDR: BondmanAdmiral Alexander DeFranco, Alexander Cluster, Octavius System
SUBJ: First Fleet Relocating

The New Roman Empire has proved it's bona fides. At standardhour 2330 today, we will begin leaving Roman space. Clear all vessels from our flight passage between Octavius and our translation point above the ecliptic. We thank the Roman Empire for their hospitality to our vessels for the duration of our stay. A shuttle bearing an ambassador and her staff wil be landing at a location of your choosing on Octavius, for the establishment of an embassy from the Free Floater Republics. Hopefully, our warships will never again have to enter your space without your consent.

Thank you, and may the peace of the void be with you.

Seggybop · Post by **Seggybop** » 2003-05-10 10:37pm

ATTN: Kokand Empire

Soirehtyiaz is interested in purchasing some Martian land for the purpose of mining it. No weapons would be placed there. Any reasonable price will be paid.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2003-05-10 10:39pm

ATTN: BondmanAdmiral Alexander DeFranco, Alexander Cluster, Octavius System
FROM: Praetor Andronicus
RE: Fleet Relocation

We thank you for your decision to leave quietly. A dozen of our remaining Arci-class ships will escort you to the edge of the system. We have relayed a flight path and docking coordinates for your ambassador's trip to Augustia.

May the blessings of the Father, Son, and Spirit be with you.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2003-05-10 11:01pm

LIVE BROADCAST FROM ROME
ADMIRAL DECIMUS SPEAKING TO THE ASSEMBLY AND SENATE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FLEET REORGANIZATION EXPECTED

Fear not. The glory of Rome is undiminished by these trying times. The Emperor Romulus Caesar Augustus will continue to lead us into an age of prosperity, guided by the plebians, the patricians, and the hand of God.

Our fleet has not been destroyed. It has been proven an anachronism- a thing of the past. I am pleased to announce that the Imperial Warfleet no longer exists. In its place now stands the Imperialis Classiarius.

The last of Rome's technicians have settled themselves into the Hegemony shipyards generously offered to us and the factories of New Byzantine feast upon scrap and metal. The entirety of the Warfleet will be gradually replaced with new and updated ship designs until the Imperialis Classiarius is complete. I am proud to announce that as we speak the first of what will become over five hundred ships is being constructed in the great shipyards over New Byzantine- it will be the flagship of the fleet, my own personal vessel, the Gaius Julius Caesar, first of the Caesar battleships.

But the strength of ancient Rome also lay in its impregnable defenses, and ours shall be strengthened. We have begun expansion of the New Byzantine shipyards, in conjuction with an ambitious project to construct the Astraarx, a massive system-wide network of stations and fortifications.

But peacetime is rife with peaceful intentions. It is the Emperor's wish that any Roman citizen may settle upon Trajan and gain fifty acres of land, some measure of tax relief and a chance to open up a whole new world. Many riches still lie buried under the surface of this planet and they must be opened up if the Empire is to be restored.

With that said I must now leave you. But I thank you for listening, for lending us your confidence, your safety, and your future.

God bless.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2003-05-10 11:03pm

INTERSTELLAR NEWSNET
ROMAN OFFER

The Empire is currently seeking a private and reliable zero-G construction company to build several large fortifications and shipyards in Imperial territory.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-05-10 11:17pm

The Yosemite Bear wrote:
The Delivery of 2000 Whitish Grey 10 kilo rodents, was underway.

The 5000 300kg Grey, "Elk" like creatures would prove to be harder to control, seeing as they perfered open plains, however the capture and tranquilining of that many was not a problem....

We are quite interested and will purchase those as well. If they like open spaces then the hold of a freighter may not prove to there liking, however we have made considerable advances in synthetic rope and cheep virtual reality equipment which should do the trick. Excessive use of drugs would taint the meat.

Payment will be in specie unless there is something else the Imperial military could supply you with?

Seggybop · Post by **Seggybop** » 2003-05-10 11:20pm

ATTN: New Roman Empire

Soirehtyiaz Corporation has been producing massive constructions in zero-g since its inception. Although we are commonly regarded as a nation, we are essentially a gargantuan commerical enterprise. You will find no other entity with greater experience. We have thousands of technicians and millions of machine laborers who stand ready to tackle any type gigantic building project.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2003-05-10 11:25pm

The Empire is interested in contracting your services. What is your bid?

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-05-10 11:28pm

HemlockGrey wrote:LIVE BROADCAST FROM ROME
ADMIRAL DECIMUS SPEAKING TO THE ASSEMBLY AND SENATE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FLEET REORGANIZATION EXPECTED

***

"Fools are going to run them selves into the ground with this program."
"But of course, you simply can't recover quickly from having the NBA blow your battlestations out of orbit and laying waste to the better part of your fleet. Now they're trying to replace everything at once while expanding infrastructure. You'd think they'd know the history of there own planet. What was it the Soviet Union, a great military empire that bankrupted its self on military expenditures?"
"Yeah, that was the one. Will see if history repeats its self."
"Indeed."

The two analyst turned back to their task of viewing translated low-level intelligence.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-10 11:33pm

The Empire is currently seeking a private and reliable zero-G construction company to build several large fortifications and shipyards in Imperial territory.

We of the Free Floater Republics live in zero gravity. No-one understands the stresses and the engineering problems faced by those who would construct in the Void better than we. Our military clusters are some of the finest zero-G fortifications in known space. We would be proud to offer our engineers to construct whatever you need. Our only condition is that the foamed steel we use must be made in Floater foundries, not Imperial- our technicians prefer to use the best. You may of course inspect all building materials.

Seggybop · Post by **Seggybop** » 2003-05-10 11:39pm

HemlockGrey wrote:The Empire is interested in contracting your services. What is your bid?

We will construct your fortifications in exchange for mining rights to various unpopulated areas throughout your territories (which you may specify) and a certain percentage of food from Sicily to be distributed to our people in the Sol system.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2003-05-11 12:11am

What is the Floater bid?

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-11 12:21am

We would like a single shield generator capable of providing protection to an object about 20 Km wide, 15 km across. This object is, of course, The Womb, the massive shipyard which constructs floater Dreamships. It is a center of our culture, and is currently lightly armored. In these more tumultuous times, we would like to ensure that it, and the future of our people, survive.

We will allow you to install the generator yourselves- we have no interest in stealing your shielding technology.

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-05-11 12:22am

[Gemini Square - Gemini]

Gemini, the largest of the Minmatar's colonies, was soon to be home to a massive celebration for there was much to celebrate; the end of slavery in the New Roman Empire and the consequent acceptance of the NRE into the ITA. Above all else was the prosperity that had been granted to all ITA members. Factories were churning out products on a massive scale, unemployment was at an all time low, small businesses were able to gain cult followings for their services across 15, probably soon to be 16 different nations.

Decorations were being set up all over the square. Inside the main complexa banquet hall was being prepared for the ITA representatives. While Gemini's capital city was about to give itself another excuse to consume almost leathal amounts of alcohol, the gathering inside the complex would provide an excellent opportunity to discuss various issues that had arrisen since the formation of the ITA. Not only would the various state representatives be present, but industry leaders such as the Aktaeon Corporation were also likely to be represented. It would surely be an interesting evening.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-05-11 12:30am

Thirdfain wrote:We would like a single shield generator capable of providing protection to an object about 20 Km wide, 15 km across. This object is, of course, The Womb, the massive shipyard which constructs floater Dreamships. It is a center of our culture, and is currently lightly armored. In these more tumultuous times, we would like to ensure that it, and the future of our people, survive.

We will allow you to install the generator yourselves- we have no interest in stealing your shielding technology.

FNSS Defense Systems would like to point out the foolishness of using a single generator for so large an area. A single overload or failure could leave a vast area unprotected. Indeed what happens if the generator is down for maintenance and you come under attack?

A series of lesser generators each installed in there own shock mounted modular would be far superior. FNSS has several systems which could fit your requirements without excessive mass, volume or surface area demands.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-11 12:34am

ATTN: Executive Office Staff
SUBJ: President Jeffery Il Jong

All staff members: The President, along with his entourage, will be leaving for Gemini this time standarday 29. Bondwoman Vice President Jung Kil will be taking temporary control of affairs for the duration of the President's leave. Please route all command links to Bondwoman Jung Kil's office until standarday 34.

Janitorial staff, access to the President's office and suite will no longer be necessary. Your access cards will be temporarily disabled.

Thank you, and may the peace of the void be with you!

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-11 12:36am

FNSS Defense Systems would like to point out the foolishness of using a single generator for so large an area. A single overload or failure could leave a vast area unprotected. Indeed what happens if the generator is down for maintenance and you come under attack?

A series of lesser generators each installed in there own shock mounted modular would be far superior. FNSS has several systems which could fit your requirements without excessive mass, volume or surface area demands

.

Forgive our miswording- translating our messages into Latin can lead to unfortunate misinterpretations. We want a single sheilding system, not necessarily a single generator. In addition, we have diplomatic reasons for wanting to improve our relations with the New Roman Empire, who many Floaters see as a new market.

Do you have a better bid?

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-05-11 12:38am

HemlockGrey wrote:INTERSTELLAR NEWSNET
ROMAN OFFER

The Empire is currently seeking a private and reliable zero-G construction company to build several large fortifications and shipyards in Imperial territory.

The Aktaeon corporation can construct what you need in a very short amount of time. Professional project management and systems analysis and design has always been one of Aktaeon's strong points. As we already have a corporate presense in the Octavia system, we will have at our disposal fully ITA approved sub-contractors, including those within your own borders. We can perform the tasks using resources from local suppliers and sub-contractors which will provide an overall boost to your economy. Aktaeon's already established ties to the Roman economy make it the ideal candidtate as we will incur minimal project commencement costs. These savings will be passed on to the Empire, along with the boosted economy through localized consulting and supply.

The Aktaeon Corporation will also consult New Roman military officials to determin the best solution possible to suit Roman requirements. It will conduct a full feasibility study and design the fortifications and shipyards from scratch, it will construct the shipyards and fortifications, it will test their capabilities and once they are completed Aktaeon will impliment a full support and maintenance plan.

It should also be noted that the Aktaeon Corporation does currently pay taxes to the NRE for rights to trade in NRE territory, again this is revenue that will flow back into the NRE treasury.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-05-11 12:49am

Thirdfain wrote: Forgive our miswording- translating our messages into Latin can lead to unfortunate misinterpretations. We want a single sheilding system, not necessarily a single generator. In addition, we have diplomatic reasons for wanting to improve our relations with the New Roman Empire, who many Floaters see as a new market.

Do you have a better bid?

So we now see. But would not improving relations with Kokand, a liberator of the slaves also be a worthy goal?

FNSS can certainly supply a full system and its power generators for far less then the cost of building full sized shipyards and associated fortifications. Its share of the Black Forest contract gave it a large facility for producing heavy shield generators.

The government of Kokand is willing to provide a loan to cover the projects costs, it will accept payment in far more forms then the specie or cash preferred by FNSS. The Imperial military would be quite interested in a shipment of your foamed steel for example.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-11 01:13am

Your proposal has merits. The Mother Void Church on Kharam would provide you with a large shipment of foamed steel, in exchange for your generators. Escorts would be provided to your construction crews, as well as housing until they finish their work. They would be some of the few heavies who have ever laid eyes on the great Womb, wonder of the Kharamite cluster, jewel of the Mother's eye, and source of the Seeding.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2003-05-11 01:38am

After much scrutininization the Senate has come to a vote; if no other bids are to be make, the Aktaeon proposal will be accepted.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2003-05-11 02:36am

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-05-11 05:17am

HemlockGrey wrote:After much scrutininization the Senate has come to a vote; if no other bids are to be make, the Aktaeon proposal will be accepted.

The project can begin whenever you are ready.

Before your new defenses are designed we'll need to conduct some preliminary investigation to determin the requirements of your defenses. We'll need to discuss the NRE's primary defense strategy and what gaps there are that need filling. A listing of all currently available defense assets will also be neccessary. Obviously we do not expect you to divulge any classified information, however we will need a basic understanding of the existing defensive systems in order to identify any problem areas that need to be addressed by means of new defense platforms. We will also use this information to look for any opportunities where the NRE defense can be enhanced.

Any information you can tell us about the new shipyards you require will also be helpful. For example, would you like production to focus on heavy capital classes, light capital classes, or fighters?

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-05-11 07:18am

ATTN: All Floater Republics
From: Supreme Admiral Jack O'neil
RE: Foamed Steel

In recent communications that have "appeared" on my desk you mention a substance called Foamed steel. We would be VERY interested in aquiring a small amount of this substance for research purposes we are prepared to negotiate price at your convenience

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-05-11 11:49am

Thirdfain wrote:Your proposal has merits. The Mother Void Church on Kharam would provide you with a large shipment of foamed steel, in exchange for your generators. Escorts would be provided to your construction crews, as well as housing until they finish their work. They would be some of the few heavies who have ever laid eyes on the great Womb, wonder of the Kharamite cluster, jewel of the Mother's eye, and source of the Seeding.

Good, then the deal is agreed to. The first few generators and power systems will be supplied out of existing, to allow for the early and rapid trouble shooting of technical compatibility issues. Once the data is collected FNSS can make any necessary changes to the production models quickly within its main facility. You shall soon the finest shield systems in the known galaxy.