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Post by En1gma on Oct 7, 2014 18:45:54 GMT -5
We must begin researching the fleet. We are going to need bigger guns.... Cruisers..... Must have cruisers.....
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Post by johndramey on Oct 7, 2014 18:59:12 GMT -5
So, exalted council members, am I correct in assuming that you want to redirect Council funds to produce fighters in order to make a scratch flotilla?
What should be done about research then? Shall we halt economic research in favor of military pursuits?
I will begin to draft a report on the current production capacity of the empire, as well as projects underway. I can present it in approximately one hour.
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Post by Brutus Aurelius on Oct 7, 2014 19:02:47 GMT -5
We need to switch over to Starship Construction. If we have signifigant progress on our current research though, we should not end it.
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Post by En1gma on Oct 7, 2014 19:26:57 GMT -5
If we are under 10 turns, I say finish the project. Any more than that we give them too much time to attack us. If Thulun Prime is caught up in production, consider halting production so that our attention may be turned to researching the fleet.
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ncaoa
Templar
Getting killed by Deathkin. Again.
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Post by ncaoa on Oct 7, 2014 19:44:00 GMT -5
I say we quickly construct Thulunese and Song Fighters, then have the Templar Defenders fire either at range or up close and personal. I say no less than 5 Fighters must be ready, 3 on active duty, with two in reserve for ships that need repairs. Same with the Defenders. One pinging away with torps, the other attacking up close and personal to keep Xeno ships at bay. I agree with this tactical assessment. May I suggest we research assault fighters as soon as possible. The hunt begins brothers. May our Song strike terror in their hearts! Oh, and whatever Thulun has too.
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Post by Officer Genious on Oct 7, 2014 20:00:25 GMT -5
Pro boards keeps giving me errors while logging in. Evidently, the login staff decided to hoof it on ntsheep's derail train. So, this is ugly. Love the siren gif, by the way-- wee-oo wee-oo!! Let's get some fighters scrambled. Remember everyone, the Xeno haven't increased their activity yet and are likely wondering who the hell invites these bipeds to the Xeno house party. We can send a few fighters as a precaution and finish our research before worrying too much about building a crushing fleet.
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Post by johndramey on Oct 7, 2014 20:16:31 GMT -5
Exalted Delegates,
I have prepared a simple draft report on the current economic status of our Empire. I shall present it here for your scrutiny.
Clan Javat currently has two planets colonized, Javat Prime and Aurelius Prime.
Javat Prime currently has a totally clean construction queue.
Aurelius Prime currently has a totally clean construction queue.
Steel Song currently has two planets colonized, Steel Prima and Salveria.
Steel Prima is currently producing a Palace with 1 week left until construction.
Salveria is currently producing a Factory with 1 week left until construction.
House Thulun currently has three planets colonized, Thulun Prime, Tennath and Lewiwin.
Thulun Prime is currently producing a Hab unit with 1 week left until construction.
Tennath is currently producing an Exchange with 1 week left until construction.
Leiwin is currently producing a Factory with 8 weeks left until construction.
In regards to current research, Planetary Construction 3 is 27% completed with approximately 5 weeks left until completion.
With our current technology, simple Strike Fighters can be constructed relatively quickly. However, each ship will add an economic burden to our empire. Approximately $31 per turn per ship would be required, and our economy is currently producing a surplus of $103 per turn.
If the delegates need any additional information, please do not hesitate inquire. I am at your disposal.
If the houses reach a consensus action plan, I can engage in it immediately.
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Post by xdesperado on Oct 7, 2014 20:34:22 GMT -5
Personal opinion here not speaking for Great House Thulun.
I recommend that Thulun Prime and Tennath each produce a fighter as soon as their current projects are completed and dispatch them to the space around Leiwen along with our Templar cruisers. Keep them in green sectors as much as possible which will reduce the maintenance costs.
Make no move to engage the Xeno at this stage, simply increase defense around Leiwin.
Complete current research, then start research leading to both cruisers and carriers. We can at this stage still mount an effective defense with cheap fighters but getting repair and refueling ships will greatly increase their effectiveness.
Other than the above recommendations and the production of a couple fighters ASAP I see no reason to make major changes to our overall plans. Let us continue to build up a solid economic and production core, let Steel Song get the remaining frontier planets colonized and then turn to a more forceful approach to the Xeno threat on our border.
We knew they were out there someplace and that this day would come, no need for undue panic. Instead now we have some idea where the most immediate threat lies and can gird ourselves for the coming war.
Respectfully Marquis XDesperado Thulun Minister of War and Sentinal of Truth
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Post by johndramey on Oct 7, 2014 20:37:34 GMT -5
/OOC - I've updated the first post of this thread and updated it to explain the game premise as well as make the house rosters all updated. If you want to add anything to it, let me know. Otherwise, carry on
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ncaoa
Templar
Getting killed by Deathkin. Again.
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Post by ncaoa on Oct 7, 2014 20:38:44 GMT -5
Sigh, was all ready to roast Xeno before I realized our economic situation. Four to five fighters along with Shalun's sword and shield should provide enough defense without putting us in to negative gain. We aren't mounting an offensive after all, just a defense.
I move Steel Prima and Thulun Prime begin construction of fighters after their current projects are finished.
Planetary Construction 3 seems well enough on its way to being finished.
What do the honorable delegates of Javat and Thulun think?
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Post by En1gma on Oct 7, 2014 20:58:47 GMT -5
Knee-jerk reactions have passed. We aren't in the worst position ever, and we should hopefully be able to hold them at bay.
In order to have a fleet, we need the funding. A number of fighters should be sufficient alongside our Templar Defenders for the time being. We must stabilize our economy, and quickly. Complete the current research, then we must research our fleet. I still believe that we should have at least one cruiser made, to serve as temporary flagship, until we can make something more durable.
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Post by Brutus Aurelius on Oct 7, 2014 20:58:54 GMT -5
I think that Javat Prime and Aurelius Prime must build Mines. If it would not be too much trouble, johndramey , could you give me the status of the colony?
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Post by johndramey on Oct 7, 2014 21:13:33 GMT -5
Brutus Aurelius - Here you are, delegate It appears that the current call is for fighters to be produced and stationed in friendly space near Leiwin. ncaoa from Steel Song calls for 4 to 5, do the other houses agree? En1gma from House Thulun calls for a cruiser to be built as well, however we do not have the needed technology for either ship. Please, delegates, instruct me as to the composition of our defenses.
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Post by lixxx235 on Oct 7, 2014 21:34:42 GMT -5
I ask that at most 2 fighters be built.
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Post by En1gma on Oct 7, 2014 21:43:46 GMT -5
johndramey I am simply starting that once our current technology is through being researched, we should begin working our way up the ship building research. Once weget to the point where we can manufacture cruisers, I will feel much more secure with Leiwen's position.
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