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Post by squee on Oct 10, 2014 16:44:47 GMT -5
It seems I am invisible, does anyone else agree to Song colonizing Ogvidissio?
I agree that we must build mines and other income-producing structures. Our economy is too weak to support any further growth or defensive measures.
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Post by En1gma on Oct 10, 2014 16:56:49 GMT -5
At this time, Thulun has no objections to SS colonizing Ogvidissio.
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Post by johndramey on Oct 11, 2014 0:13:09 GMT -5
Honored delegates squee and En1gma, thank you for your input into our current situation. If you were to but ask, I could provide any infotmation you require. As always, delegates, the Empire required your direction. Shall we focus on expanding into more star systems or should improving our current systems be thr priority? Fleet Admiral Ghans has requested planetary invasion be researched to the exclusion of all else, should I followher request? Your direction is needed, delegatesb /ooc This weekend I am probably going to be pulled awayby my wife, so expect an update in 2 days time.
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ncaoa
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Post by ncaoa on Oct 11, 2014 14:14:02 GMT -5
I believe we should research better combat capabilities before planetary invasion. No use kicking the hive while we are undefended.
Unless they are already taken taking aggressive action. Has the enemy made any further incursions after their scout was destroyed?
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Post by En1gma on Oct 11, 2014 14:47:20 GMT -5
A strong second for ncaoa's motion. To stop everything and focus on invasion would be folly. That tech would be a solid year away, and we simply don't have the time or resources to sustain an invasion fleet. We must build an indomitable defense that the Xeno will break upon like water. Perhaps we need a new Fleet Admiral, if they would persist on the subject. The time for invasion will come, but it is not this time.
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Post by Brutus Aurelius on Oct 11, 2014 21:25:47 GMT -5
I would voulunteer as Fleet Admiral, should the position be needed.
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ncaoa
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Post by ncaoa on Oct 11, 2014 22:28:44 GMT -5
Brutus Aurelius's The Art of War ,written by a Javat.0_0 Oui....... OOC/ Referring to the awesome strategy guide.
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Post by slayernz on Oct 12, 2014 3:15:17 GMT -5
I for one think that we shouldn't expand to a new colony at this stage. It will be, at the very least, a drain on resources until the requisite infrastructure is put in place. Instead, we should add mines to our existing worlds, and save cash for when we need ships or defensive structures.
As such, I vote against Steel Song colonizing Ogvidissio.
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Post by En1gma on Oct 12, 2014 6:16:53 GMT -5
Agreed, they may lay claim on it, but colonization should wait until our economy is strong
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Post by johndramey on Oct 12, 2014 16:58:26 GMT -5
Just to clarify things for the Council, Fleet Admiral Ghans has requested that the current Steel Song colony ship be redirected to the planet Northpines. It is currently in route and will most likely make landfall within the next month. Is the council against this expansion? Fleet Admiral Ghans assured me that this move was the proper one, it allows Steel Song to support our Thulunian brothers on the front facing the Sidtrax and prevents the xeno from having an overwhelming majority in that sector of space.
As to the upcoming vote, everything should ideally be settled within the next 6 hours. Could the delegates from Steel Song, House Thulun and Clan Javat guide us with your collective wisdom?
Honor to the Council!
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Post by En1gma on Oct 12, 2014 17:49:00 GMT -5
Agreed. I have no objections to this, and I would even go so far as to suggest the Fletcher's Cross should be colonized relatively soon, so an efficient triangle be made between the southern, western, and central systems. This will make future reinforcements easier to maneuver.
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Post by En1gma on Oct 12, 2014 20:51:54 GMT -5
My vote will be deferred to whatever xdesperado, dragolord, and lixxx235 decide concerning any further course of action. I have had an exceptionally exhausting day, and I can no longer stay awake. I have weighed in over the last few days with my concerns and wishes, so I leave itin the more than capable hands of my compatriots-in-arms. I bid you good evening, En1gma Ambassador Speaking for the Great House of Thulun
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Post by lixxx235 on Oct 12, 2014 21:33:18 GMT -5
I respectfully abstain. I am terribly busy and I unfortunately can't take part in this.
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Post by johndramey on Oct 12, 2014 22:53:12 GMT -5
Ok then, delegates. We shall stay the course. I'll try to process the turn in an hour or so and get an update up for everyone.
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Post by johndramey on Oct 13, 2014 0:22:32 GMT -5
Delegates, the votes have been tallied and this will be the Empire's general course of action for our next cycle.
Research shall move into Planetary Defense and, as soon as that is completed, we shall construct defenses on Leiwin in order to defend it from Sidtrax incursion. Further research will be shifted into more military means, it appears to myself that a single upgrade in the Capital Ships and Fighter tech trees each will help to improve our military readiness.
A colony will be set up on Northpines and moves shall be made to fortify it, as well.
There will be a general focus on the economy, insuring that Exchanges are built on each planet. Also, if a planet has a quality of 10 or higher, a mine will be constructed on it.
Honor to the Council!
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