4 anons have previously chosen 4 factions and will now participate in running their empires. Please wait until all 4 of the factions scenario posts have finished to begin answering

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>Ceph Empire
>2119 AD
>Siivana System
>The Capital, Char Doma

“Supreme Admiral,” The Devastator Guard says, standing at attention. You rise, the hem of your commandant robe trailing against the chair you previously occupied. The Devastator Guard stands to the side of the door. You stroll past him, leaving your personal quarters.
Lining a grand corridor are more Devastator Guards, adorned in the colors of your new regime. The Final Regime. The Empire of the Ceph. They watch as you walk past, falling into line behind you.
At the end of the corridor are metallic double doors three times the size of a male Cephalopod. They open before you, revealing a three-level command center full of Ceph Sub-Commanders and technicians.
“Rise for the Supreme Admiral!” One of your Devastator Guard yells. Every Ceph in the Command center turns on their heel and throws an arm across their chest.
“Hail to the Unified Charybdis!” They yell in unison. You send them to back to their duties with a wave of your hand. You slowly ascend a staircase to a silver platform in the air in the middle of the command center. Screens hover around the platform. Three Sub-commanders are waiting for you and your entourage of Devastator Guard. You step onto the platform where a chair is rising from the floor. It stops, and you take your seat.
Before you are screens. Screens full of systems and planets. Two cycles ago you and three other factions divided the Orion Belt sector up into equal parts. You are the inheritors of empires.
You are distracted from gazing at the screens by Vice-Admiral Jakall as he steps forward. He holds a data-screen in his hand, and taps at it.
“My Supreme Admiral, if I may begin first,” You nod your head, giving him permission.

>>1235167
>1. The Council of the High Command is preparing to repurpose our economy for war-time. We are building our own military infrastructure, but we need to recruit private conclaves to our cause and have them help build our armies and fleets. Several are vying for the honor of producing our units, which one shall we choose?
>Arattus Conclave: specializing in mass production
>Nero Conclave: specializing in innovative technologies
>Unikhan Conclave: specializing in strange but useful science

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to my subordinates

>2. We need to begin the expansion and absorption of the new systems we claimed. Settlers, merchants and explorers are already migrating in droves two and from our capital of Char Doma. Where do we want to focus first? To our Sector North is the Vara System with 4 planets, two dominant species and plenty of established industry. To our Sector East is the Lilos System with 10 planets, a myriad of species and a private sector barely recovered from the war 40 years ago. It can be rebuilt to it’s former glory, but not without investing ®. To our Sector South is the Cannonite System, with five planets, one dominate species, and strong industry and culture, There are factions within the Cannonite System who are openly hostile to us claiming their system. To our Sector West is the Ikan System, with two planets, hundreds of intermingling species and a vibrant economy. Very destabilized and lawless.

A) Your Answer
B) More Info
C) Delegate this to my subordinates

>>1235184
Vice-Admiral Lorridan is the next to approach you. She motions at a screen, bringing up a large display of the capital planet, Char Dona.

>3. Our claiming of several hundred systems has brought a tide of foreign dignitaries, officials, and merchant-kings to our capital. With them are huge entourages of alien species. There are also now refugees and asylum seekers coming to the Siivana system, assuming it to be the safest and most stable place in the quadrant. There is already conflict between Ceph citizens and the newcomers. The Council of Culture is split, with half thinking we need to close off and secure our system and the other half thinking we would greatly benefit from hosting new arrivals. We can establish processing centers to integrate the new groups, which would cost 2 ®, or patrol our system with the intention of turning away refugees, which would cost 2 ®. We can also do any number of alternate options you might prefer.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to my subordinates

>4. On the second planet in the Siivana system, Orleons, the Kitar are rioting. The native species before we took over, the Kitar have largely been regulated to second-class citizens and do not have access to Ceph courts of justice or commerce markets. We have also drafted many of their species into our armies. Kitar leaders are demanding equal rights and representation in the High Command Council. We can either suppress them, oblige them, or any third option you may prefer.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to my subordinates

>>1235167
Here is some music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOcITtWptPs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kWwwh541_o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy4iQvJo24U

>>1235305
Vice Admiral Val is the last to step forward
>5. Our science conclaves have been studying the Mortana System for some time now. It emits strange frequencies that hint at intriguing discoveries that could greatly benefit our Empire. Now that it lies within our claimed quadrant, the Iraka and Crimson Conclaves wish to go investigate the system right away. They have requested a Cruiser to escort them, and a unit of Ceph Grunts. The expedition would cost 2 ®. We can send them with our without the cruiser and grunts, or deny their request completely.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to my subordinates

>>1235348
The Ceph Empire, Turn 1
>20 ® to spend or save as you see fit
>1 system: 2 planets, generating 20 ® per turn

> 2 Units of Ceph Grunts
>1 Unit of Ceph Guardians
>1 Unit of Ceph Devastators
>1 Unit Ceph Commander

>1 Unit of Tripod Tanks
>1 Unit of Centurions
>1 Unit of Quad Walkers

>1 Unit of Ceph Warriors
>1 Unit of Ceph Bombers
>1 Unit of Ceph Orbital Fortresses

>2 Units of Annihilators
>1 Unit of Vindicators

The Tau are up next after a break

1st issue
>B) More Information
Give me details of the conclaves, who are they and do they have their own personal issues? Will choosing one prevent me from getting the others?
2nd issue
>B) More Info
What is the political and social climate of Lilios and Ikan? Any problems due to so many species?
How many hostile Cannonite factions are there? And how much of the Cannonite System's population is a part of or sympathies with these factions? How many are neutral or sympathies with us?
4rth issue
>B) More Information
Would letting them make their own semi-independent council and assigning some Ceph to said council to maintain our control work?
How have the Kita contributed to our empire?
5ft issue
>B) More Information
Give me more information about Mortana, what kind of system is it? how many planets does it have?

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>Tau Empire
>2119 AD
>Ceti System
>The Capital, Vash’Sha

Powerful rays of sunshine originating from twin suns pierce through the windows that line the Ethereal Caste Council chambers. You, the newly choosen Aun’O, watch rings of seating filled with Aun. The leaders of the Tau Empire talk amongst themselves, motioning at various monitors hanging in the air. The monitors show Tau space and the Empire’s newly claimed systems. You take it all in: The Council chamber, the Aun, the screens. From here forward you and your fellow caste members will be making history, forever establishing the Greater Good in the Orion Sector, and one day, the Galaxy.
You clear your throat and make eye contact with the Ethereal Guard standing next to you. He slams his staff, calling the Aun to attention. Your attendant standing on your other side begins to speak.
“The Aun’O will now hear the pressing matters of the Tau Empire,”
Aun De’shiva stands, and all eyes fall on him.

>>1235833
>1. Members of Fire Caste wish to fortify our system. They have proposed construction of a moon-sized fortress that would patrol the Ceti System. Leaders within the Fire Caste have gained the support of the Earth Caste in construction of this fortress. Construction would cost 2 ® until completion. The Water Caste disagrees with this proposal, and wishes for you to invest your resources towards building Demiurg Bastions and Or’es El’leaths so they can have more protection for their trade routes. The Air Caste is in agreement with the Water Caste for obvious reasons. Should we build this moon-sized fortress? Or should we deny the proposal, and focus our resources elsewhere?

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to the Aun

>2. Members of the Water Caste are diligently working to spread the Greater Good throughout our newly claimed quadrant. Droves are converting to our way of life, but there is always resistance. It is high time we established a penalty for anyone who rejects the Tau’va. Some within the Ethereal Caste call for immediate execution to send a strong message to our future subjects. Others, imprisonment, or reeducation camps. The most radical among us say a simple tax penalty will suffice. Reeducation camps will cost 2 ®. The tax penalty may give us money and win the favor of our subjects, but it is a widely unpopular among the Aun and our subjects may think us soft. Execution has it’s own pros and cons. What say you, oh venerable Aun’O?

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to the Aun

I'll finish the Tau and start on the others tomorrow, then I'll address everyone's choices

>>1235844
Aun Lah Xio is the next to stand. Murmurs course through the seated Aun. Lah Xio was your opponent when the Ethereal Caste was electing the next Aun’O, and he vehemently hates you and anything you may try to do. Any respect he shows you is surely false. Never the less, he is wise. You tilt your head towards him to indicate he should begin.

>3. Now that we have claimed for ourselves a quadrant of the Orion Belt Sector, we must begin establishing our presence in the neighboring systems. Where shall we focus our efforts first? To our Sector North lies the Ragala System, with three planets and a thick asteroid belt ripe for mining. The system is home to three species and has a strong mining industry. The mining corporations are eager to begin negotiations with us. To our Sector East lies the Azure System, with nine planets and hundreds of different groups and species. It is the home of the Patalla Faith, and almost the entire system is a practitioner. It has a vibrant economy. Their reception of us will be based on how we address the Patalla faith within the Tau’va. To our Sector South is the Mit’Chan system, with four planets and one species. The system is wealthy and controlled by House Liktor, who is openly hostile to us. To our Sector West is the Mauve System, with one planet. It is the largest gas giant in the sector, with seventeen moons each hosting a different tribe of one species. There is constant civil war between the moons, but also a potentially strong industry if we invest ®.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to the Aun

>4. The Earth caste has requested we grant them access to the twin suns of our system, Dia 1 and Dia 2. They believe there are anomalies present, that if studied, would greatly benefit our empire. However, the twin suns are also culturally significant for many Kroot, who believe their race was birthed from the sister suns. Shall we grant the Earth Caste permission to investigate our suns, offending our Kroot brethren? Or shall we appease the Kroot? Or any third option you may prefer, my Aun’O?

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to the Aun

>>1237170
Aun Ov’ka is the last to stand. He is the oldest Aun, and garners the most respect in the room. He is still sharp as he was in his youth, and always concerned with matters of the Tau’va.

>5. All eyes in the quadrant are on the Tau and what we can do. They expect greatness from our Empire, and greatness we will deliver. I propose rebuilding the capital into a city worthy of the Tau’va. There shall be palaces, libraries and gardens the likes of which have never been seen. The Earth Caste believes they can do it for 4 ®. What say you, Aun’O?

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to the Aun

>>1237184
The Tau Empire, Turn 1
>20 ® to spend or save as you see fit
>1 system: 2 planets, generating 20 ® per turn

> 2 Units of Firewarriors
>1 Unit of Kroot
>1 Unit of Crisis Battlesuits
>1 Unit of Ethereal

>1 Unit of Gun Drones
>1 Unit of XV88 BattleSuits
>1 Unit of Hammerhead gunships

>1 Unit of Razersharks
>1 Unit of Mantas
>1 Unit of Stormsurges

>2 Units of Demiurg Bastion
>1 Unit of Or’es El’leath

Next up is the Minmatar Republic, which I probably won't get to till tonight

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“Where is she?” Elder Kartis says. “Why is she not here yet?”
You don’t reply. You have no idea why Empress Volara is late. You gaze out from the senate stage you occupy, taking in the mighty columns and raised seats of the Minmatar Senate chambers. Why you and every Clan leader in the Senate has to remain standing until the arrival of the Empress is beyond you. Pomp and circumstance be damned, you’d rather begin. There are monumental matters to discuss.
“Announcing, Empress Volara, first of her name, holy daughter of the unified tribes and clans, guiding light of the Minmatar Republic. May she reign!”
“May she reign!” You proclaim back with the clan elders.
Empress Volara breezes into the senate chambers, flanked by royal guards and followed by her hand-maidens. Two hundred tribal elders watch as she walks purposefully towards the senate stage and the throne you’re sitting next to. She climbs the steps, making eye contact with you. You nod.
Reaching the throne, Empress Volara turns and stars out at the clan elders. “The Minmatar republic is before me,” She says, beginning her part. “may you be it’s strength,”
“And you our light,” The elders reply, then promptly take their seats along with the Empress. The ceremony over, you ask Elder Kartis to start the proceedings.
“Tribal and Clan elders,” Elder Kartis says from his seat. His voice is amplified by the metal ball floating before him. “As you’re aware, two cycles ago the Minmatar Republic signed the largest treaty in the history of our people. We are now inheritors of one fourth of one the largest sectors in the galaxy.” You try not to smile as Elder Kartis slips into his grouchy-old man voice. “Well, it was all glorious two cycles ago, but today we have to deal with the ugly side of it, because we’ve got a lot deliberating to do about our new territories. But first, as is protocol, we will hear of grievances from the Elders,”
Elder Kartis rolls his eyes as speaks the last part, and you quietly remind him to behave. A clan elder, sitting in the middle ring, stands.
“The Senate recognizes Elder,” Kartis pauses, looking down at his datapad. “Elder Torigold of Clan Le’meer,”

>>1237509

>1. The recent treaty has ignited the industries of a wartime economy. Tribes and clans specializing in construction, research and transportation are making billions off contracts granted to them by the Republic offices. But observe! Who are the tribes? Why, none other than Clans Pallav, Clan Mesher, and Clan Seriri’Cont! Those three and no other! Not Clan Viker, or Clan Quels, or any of the others! This is blatant favoritism! What’s more, this has the stench of corruption!
The senate floor erupts in a flurry of raised voices. You and Empress Volara share a look. She raises an eyebrow, and you know she expects you to sort this out. Ah, the life of a Chancellor.
You regain order with a voice-amplifier and ask Elder Torigold to clarify his request.

>1. Con’t. I Elder Torigold, as well as six other tribes as signed on this document, do hereby request a corruption probe be opened into the contracts that have been awarded in the last six months!
The senate again erupts into raised voices and shouts. You again regain order.

A) Your Answer
B) More information
C) Delegate this to an Elder committee

After a few more bouts and shouting matches, Elder Torigold sits and Elder Makarta rises.

>2. We’ve all seen it, we’re all thinking it. The reports coming in are saying that migration is up three hundred percent. Not just that, but there’s entire colonies of species that think we’re some sort of safe haven. Now I know we all like to think of ourselves as a grand welcoming Republic, but when it comes down to the nitty gritty of it it’s not so easy. All I want to know is, will Minmatar citizens, original citizens, be treated with the respect they deserve in regards to the government and services. I would hate to see a child of my own tribe be denied something because it was made available to a newcomer alien first!”
Shouts of agreement course through the senate floor, as well as protests. Empress Volara raises her hand, silencing them.
“My dear Clan Elders,” She says, her voice carrying around the hall. “I must say it is the opinion of the crown that all are welcome who wish to bring glory to our Republic,”

>2. Continued. Yes of course your majesty, I just want to make sure that Minmatar citizens are first in the Minmatar republic! I propose that they not be granted citizenship, but instead a temporary visa of sorts. They’ll have rights, but not rights like us. And when the waiting period is over, they can apply for proper citizenship. What say you Chancellor?

A) Your Answer
B) More information
C) Delegate this to an Elder committee

Will finish Minmatar in a couple hours

>>1237526
Was a bit disappointed that you didn't use the provided houses, but the clans seem fine enough.

>>1237565
That's my bad, I'll work them in on the next post

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>>1237649
Ah I see now, I didn't catch your updated PDF. The one posted in your first Situation Post is the old one, the updated PDF is this one

>>1237517

Elder Kartis leans towards the voice amplifier. “That concludes clan matters, next is matters of expansion.”
Grand Marshal Kras Drak stands as the lights in the chamber dim. A 3D display of the Minmatar systems hovers above the heads of the elders. The Grand Marshal’s voice needs no amplification as it echoes around the room.

>3. The fleet stands at the ready, and we must decide where to focus our efforts in the newly-claimed territories. To our Sector North lies the Errata Prime System, with three planets and five major species. 40 years ago it was a hub of intersystem commerce and trade, but the war of the old coalition ruined it. We can rebuild it to its former glory, but not without investing ®. To our Sector East lies the Lern System, with nine-planets and three species. It is a completely destabilized region with constant conflict and multiple cold wars between several system factions. It has military potential but not before we subdue it. To our Sector South is the Iracross System, with four planets and one major species. They have a strong economy and have shown interest in what our industry can bring them, but their ways are considered barbaric. To our Sector West is the Om System. Two planets, both large and host to uncountable species. It is a major trading center as well as home to some of the largest manufacturing facilities in the quadrant. The industries there will resist any attempts we make to coopt their profits or tax them.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to an Elder committee

The system display disappears and the lights turn back on. “That concludes the 75th Senate Meeting-” Elder Kartis is interrupted by a commanding voice.
“Hold now, I believe you’re forgetting the Science Council’s proposal,” It’s Elder Ram of House Ranikhet, standing near the front of the Elder seating. All eyes turn to him, an uncomfortable silence descending on the room. You don’t fail to notice the glare of contempt Empress Volara briefly gives Elder Ram.

>4. The Science Council, with generous contributions from Houses including my own, has made a breakthrough in the field of pathology. The council believes we may be on the verge of weaponizing a multi-species deterrent in the form of an aerial spray. Using this weapon we can guarantee the safety of the Republic and stop any alien aggressors who threaten our future. All they need is further funding and we can put ourselves leagues ahead of our rivals in terms of weapons technology.
“Damn the genius of the Science Council,” Elder Kartis murmurs next to you. “We could always use the money to build a perfectly good laser,”

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to an Elder Committee

>>1237924

The senate meeting concludes, and all rise as the Empress makes her way out of the room. You and Elder Kartis agree to meet in your quarters for a drink and cigars. As you turn from your seat you feel a hand on your elbow. You look back to see Elder Veni of House Karr.
“Chancellor Marik,” Elder Veni says. “If I may have a word,”
You wave Kartis on ahead and begin strolling with Elder Venis towards one of the private promenades that line the outside of the Senate floor. Elder Venis waits until you are under the protective awnings to speak.
“My Chancellor, what do you think of Empress Volara?” You tell him. “Of course,” Elder Venis says. “I feel the same way. I’m sure you’ve heard many of the worries that the Elders share. It is great thing we are trying to accomplish, dividing a sector into fourths and governing them well. There are many in the Senate who have cast doubts at our abilities to maintain a balance of power. In fact,”

>5. Some have suggested that we cement our alliance with one of the other three factions through trade deals and agreements that go beyond the New Coalition agreements we made two cycles ago. This could cause tension with the other two, but again there are Elders who are already expressing doubts at the solidity of this alliance. Another way, a way which I am beginning to see the reason of, and think you should as well, would be to symbolically unite ourselves with another faction. Symbolically, as in, a marriage between two heads of state. The Ceph Admiral Supreme comes to mind, though House Dormon has expressed interest in the Tau Aun’O for the sake of their Earth Caste technologies. There are even some who wish to win the military might of the Covenant to our side, though how a marriage to the Prophets would work is anyone’s guess. The Minmatar people might need some convincing, we know how much they revere her, but with the considerable resources of my House I believe I could sway public opinion. Which leaves the bride in question. Now we all know how, spirited, the Empress is. She would certainly resist the idea. Unless of course, you proposed it. She’s fond of you after all Chancellor. What say you?

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate it to Elder Veni

>>1237994
>The Minmatar Republic, Turn 1
>20 ® to spend or save as you see fit
>1 system: 4 planets, generating 20 ® per turn

>2 Units of Lance Troopers
>1 Unit of Assassins
>1 Unit of Heavy Troopers
>1 Unit of Kayaan

>1 Unit of Fealty
>1 Unit of Rapier-Class Tanks
>1 Unit of Takkar-Class

>1 Unit of Wasp Fighters
>1 Unit of Prominence Class Bombers
>1 Unit of Garam Dropship

>2 Units of Tonkar Class Cruisers
>1 Unit of Tortoise

Covenant after the break

Hey Arc, are we allowed to modify our units stats later? Cause I'm feeling unsure about my commander unit, specifically it's UN.

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>The Covenant
>2119 AD
>High Charity, The Capital
Statues stare, their massive marble bodies rising towards the domed ceiling. You feel their gaze as you kneel before the Altar of the Covenant. Gold and blue banners adorn the walls, moving faintly in the breeze that wafts through the upper levels of the sanctum. You eye the Altar, the physical representation of your people’s faith in transcendence. A commotion draws your attention. Still kneeling, you gaze over your shoulder. Behind you your prophet brothers are gathered in front of a group of finely dressed Sangheili. The Elites tower over the prophets.
“It is time,” A Sangheili growls. “Tell the Hierarch the councilors have gathered and we have much to discuss,”
“The Hierarch is in prayer,” The prophet says. “He is not to be disturbed until he is finished,”
“He has been in prayer for hours,” The Sangheili Elite growls back. “It is time to convene,”
It’s true, you have been kneeling in front of the altar for some time. Your knees ache, despite the purple satin draped across the floor. You have much to think about, and much to meditate on. You feel the weight of destiny on your shoulders. The destiny of the Covenant. An entire quadrant is now yours, with all its hundreds of planets within. Never before in history has a group gained so much territory so quickly. And it is yours because of fear. Fear of an threat outside of the Orion Belt Sector. A threat, that if the reports are to believed, is approaching.
“His holiness will join when he is ready,” The prophet says. “And not a moment before,”
You slowly get to your feet, drawing both groups’ attention. Your throne hovers to your side. You tell them you’re ready, and slowly climb onto the high-backed chair. You don’t know if you’re truly ready, but as the spiritual leader of the entire Covenant, you will surely act it.
You, your prophet brothers and the Sangheili Elite walk down a massive hall towards a circular door larger than a building. The door slides aside with the slow hiss of powerful servos. You enter into a tower. A massive tower, a dozen stories in either direction and wider then a frigate.
Sitting in alcoves lining the walls are groups of San’Shyumm and Sangheili. Their gaze turns to you as your throne and entourage enters the chamber.
“All rise!” An Elite Sangheili proclaims. Two-hundred bodies comply. Your chair moves into position in the center of the tower. Two of your prophet brothers accompany you, holding the signs of your office; A large iron halo, the sign of transcendence, as well as a hammer, the sign of the forerunners.
A Sangheili Elite waits for you in the center of the tower. His armor is golden, and with him stand powerful-looking warriors of his clan.
You greet Jakar, the Elite in the golden armor.
“Greetings to you, hierarch,” He replies. “We are ready to begin,”

Also i have found footage of the Orion division treaty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5WcHbA8kjY

>>1241172
Yup that's fine, post the updated version in the other thread, as that's kind of our PDF/game mechanics thread

Also you guys can start posting answers to the initial situation posts, as I'll be finishing up covenant throughout the day today. Ceph Anon you've already posted your first reply so I'll make sure to get on that sometime today as well

>>1241201
oh hell this is perfect

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>>1241199
Dammit that's the old Covenant PDF, this is the updated one

>>1241199

You Signal to begin. Jakar turns to face the alcoves lining the tower. He points in the air, and giant holograms of the Covenant-claimed systems appear.

>1. We have claimed much, and now we must decide where to set our efforts first. To the Sector North is the Pyon System, with five planets, six species and sub-standard industry. It was a powerful Meata mining system in it’s day, but fell into poverty when the mines ran dry. We could make something of it if we invest ®. To the Sector East is the Tyrel Major System, with three planets, one species and a thriving economy. The system’s leaders are eager to do business with us, but are notorious for being underhanded. To the Sector South is the Utan System, with twelve planets, innumerable species and a thriving economy. The sheer size of this system and it’s varied occupants will prove an obstacle. To the Sector West is the Yuntan System, or the Dark System. It is dangerous by virtue of being a mystery. It is unknown what lies within, and many ships venturing into it have been lost.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this

>2. We must also establish the extent of our rule over our new territories. Shall baptism into our Covenant faith be required? And if so, what shall we do with those who refuse?

The proceeding is interrupted by calls for execution from many of the councilors. You silence them with a small wave of your hand.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this

>>1241478

The Council of Masters’ alcove breaks away from the wall, hovering close to the center platform you occupy. “We must speak of military matters now,” one of the war councilors says. Jakar looks ready to strangle the councilor, but you tell him to continue.

>3. We must build fleets that will cover the quadrant, and to do so we must construct a new mega-structure orbital ship-yard. The first of its kind. Many members of the Covenant vie for the honor of designing the mega-station. Who then shall we give this privilege to? The Sang’Heili Elites? The Jiralhanea Brutes? Or the Yanme’e Drones?

“Or possibly an outside party, specializing in such a task?” The prophet next to you murmurs. "Since when did the Covenant species excel at anything but war?"

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this

One of the Council of Master members, a Jiralhanea Brute slams his fist against the railing. “And let us not forget,” he says. “Of the Jiralhanea! This is a council of Sangheili and San’Shyumm, but have we not proved ourselves in war? Are not Jiralhanea worthy of more council seats?”
Other member species cry out in approval. The Sangheili Elite curls his lip back in disgust, clearly unimpressed with the Brute councilor. The Jiralhanea continues.

>5. I propose more seats for more species, not just Prophets and Elites. As well as additional command roles for Jiralhanea in the Covenant armies.

“That is heresy!” Your Prophet brother exclaims. “The Covenant caste system is a holy mandate! The dissolution of such a system would be the death of our faith!”

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this

>>1241702

“We have spoken of faith and war,” A voice rings out. “Now we must speak of justice,”
The tower falls silent. All councilors recognize the voice of Prophet Mazuar. His alcove detaches from the wall and joins yours in the center. “We must speak of the traitor Emile,”

You sigh. You knew it was coming. Emile the Sangheili Elite. A Cruiser Commander who disobeyed orders to fire on a passing comet-like creature that was headed for High Charity. It turned out to be the right decision, as the creature was apparently in psychic communion with Commander Emile and only trying to help. Still, it had been decided that the Covenant should try and capture the creature for study, and Commander Emile again disobeyed orders and let it go. This too turned out to be a good thing, but such transgressions go beyond a simple court marshal. The second order had been given by one of your Prophet brothers, and to disobey your holy office’s authority was a serious offense.

Prophet Mazuar continues.

>5. What shall we do with this traitor of ours? Shall we execute her? Make a public spectacle of her? Lock her away forever? This creature spoke of a return, that it would again commune with Commander Emile to our benefit. Can such promises be trusted?

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this

>>1241199
>The Covenant gets the crusader music.
I am jealous.

>>1241813

>The Covenant Empire, Turn 1
>20 ® to spend or save as you see fit
>1 system: 2 planets, generating 20 ® per turn

>2 Units of Grunts
>1 Unit of Jackals
>1 Unit of Hunters
>1 Unit of Elites

>1 Unit of Ghosts
>1 Unit of Wraith
>1 Unit of Scarabs

>1 Unit of Banshees
>1 Unit of Phantoms
>1 Unit of Seraphs

>2 Units of SDV Class Heavy Corvetts
>1 Unit of CCS Class Battlecruisers

>>1235508

1. B) More Information

>The Arattuss Conclave has excellent factories and production means. Have been known to skim corners but can churn out complex machinery in large quantity and quickly. Owned by the Ceph tribes that occupy the Yatchall Region of Char Doma

>The Nero Conclave has excellent engineers that specialize in fine-tuning existing technology and making it better. Owned by Ceph tribes occupying the Mag-Ti region of Char Doma.

>Unikhan Conclave is composed of former scientist and researchers that worked for the leaders of the Ceph before you took over. Most are guilty of moral violations and should be jailed, but their genius has kept them free and in the employ of your regime. They like to build strange, sometimes immoral weapons that usually turn out to be pretty effective

Employing any one of these will surely offend the other two, but they will continue to offer their services and attempt to win military contracts

>>1235508

2. B) More Information

>Lilios's political climate is mostly muted. With the devastation of war, the system is only just now coming out of severe famine and poverty. The black market is king, and criminal elements are the only thing that resemble any government. Though even the criminal elements are poor and easily replaced.

>Ikan's political climate is anarchy. The money flows freely, and the quickest laser is king. Many groups have tried to muscle their way into the system, but have quickly learned "Nothing Lasts in the Ikan"

>The hostile faction in the Cannonite system is primarily Dhraka of the Anun ethnicity. They are the dominate ethnicity and control most industry in the system. The other ethnicities of Dhraka would likely be eager to join us, though we have no hard evidence of that yet

>>1235508

4. B) More information

>The Kitar serve us in many ways, from low-level industry jobs to front-line military service. It is true we make much use of their species.

>The Kitar Representative seems interested in your idea for semi-independent council, but again demands equal rights in Ceph Courts of Justice

One last question.
If we were to send some refugees to Lilios will that help reduce the required R needed to bring the private sector back?

>>1235508

5. B) More information

The Mortana system is home to a red giant sun and one planet, plus one of the largest asteroid debris fields in recorded scientific observation. It is believed that at one time their was as many as five planets before they all smashed into each other, causing the debris field. The signal emits from the somewhere around the one planet

>>1241937

>The economic simulations we tried were conflicting, however our chief economy officer speculates that it could work in theory, and would certainly help us gain a foothold in the system

Alright, i have my answers.

>Issue 1
We are currently focusing on expansion, as such we shall choose the Arattus Conclave.
>Issue 2
Begin absorption of Lilios and Vara first. invest R. Leave the troublesome Cannonite and Ikan for later.
>issue 3
Set up processing centers to inspect, filter and integrate the refugees. We shall also send some refugees to Lilios to lessen the weight on Siivana.
>Issue 4
For now deny the equal rights, but also recruit some Kitar auxiliaries and promise them their rights if they do a good job on an upcoming conflict.
>Issue 5
Approve the investigation, send a Annihilator and a unit of ceph grunts.

>>1242030
Can i build units this turn?

>>1242030

1.
>As you wish commander, we shall give the contract to the Arrattus conclave

2.
>Absolutely we will focus our efforts on Lilios and Vara

<GM Note>
Focusing on multiple systems at once is fine, but sometimes it's better to just tackle one system at a time. Approaching multiple systems will bring you more issues, and sometimes it gets overwhelming

3.

>It is as you say Supreme Admiral, we will begin construction at once

4.
>Well will issue the order

5.
>The science conclaves will be overjoyed, we will set up the expedition at once

<GM Note>
The effects of your decisions will generally manifest next turn, although some have immediate repercussions

>>1242045
Yes, you can spend your money this turn. You've spent 4 ® on the processing centers and the expedition, leaving you 16 to spend or save as you see fit

I'm making up extra fluff as I go along here. The 'me' referred to in Arc's intros and that can be assumed to be the Prophet of Understanding, as he's the first among equals of the three Hierarchs. I'll add more to my 'pdf' tomorrow sometime.

The current Hierarchs are the Prophet of Understanding, Prophet of Retribution and Prophetess of Compassion. Of the three, Understanding is the eldest and generally the one to speak up and address the council, especially on matters relating to law and religion (though of course everything is religious to a degree in the Covenant). Retribution often takes the lead on military matters and has the highest standing with the Brutes. Compassion is the most popular with the population as a whole, especially the Elites, but is quite a bit younger than the other two. She often works more behind the scenes, dealing with sensitive and delicate issues while the other two deal with more sweeping obvious problems in the public eye.

>1.
(Answered by Retribution)
“The Pyon system shall be our first concern. The system has declined, and those in need are always more open to coming salvation. We shall offer them a way forward, and so bring them the light of the Covenant. If Tyrel Major wishes to trade, let them trade, the Kig-Yar, as always, will search for petty material profit, and as the truth we knew and they denied seeped into their culture, so too will it seep into Tyrel Major from the Kig-Yar. Yuntan and Utan can wait until we are ready.”

>2.
(Answered by Understanding)
“To join the Covenant, a people must swear allegiance, only then may they be added to the Writ of Union and take their place in our holy order. Faith is not required to swear obedience, nor to be faithful to their oaths in future. Even should they not see the faith at first, they will come to embrace it with time should we light their way. Only the blasphemous, the disobedient or the useless need be destroyed.”

>>1242198

>3.
(Answered by Retribution)
“The Covenant has ever built its own ships, and always this task has been led by the Sangheili. As it has always been, it shall remain, though both Jiralhanae and Yanme'e will be given their say in proportion to their station due to their expertise in war and engineering.”

>4.
(Answered by Understanding)
“Again, all shall be kept in proportion. Do you see any Unggoy or Kig-Yar in this chamber? You do not, despite their long service to the Covenant, their place is not in this council. Jiralhanae do stand among us, though in small number, despite only recently joining our divine nation. Should they prove worthy to have greater say in governance then so shall it be. Until such a time, they must fulfil their duty, as do we all, and remain where they are best placed to work towards the Great Journey.”

>5.
(Answered by Compassion)
“Emile has served with honour, and her actions, though heresy, were done in the best interests of our Covenant. In this judgement, she was correct, and should be honoured. For her disobedience, however, she must be condemned. As such, she will be branded heretic, but at the same time raised to the position of Arbiter, to serve with honour once again as our divine blade. Should this creature return, she will conclude our dealings with it, whether in words or blood.”

>>1242169
>Focusing on multiple systems at once is fine, but sometimes it's better to just tackle one system at a time. Approaching multiple systems will bring you more issues, and sometimes it gets overwhelming
I know but Lilios and Vara look easy enough to justify the 2 fronts.
I'll recruit a ceph grunt unit and end my turn.

>>1242198
Yes, you can definitely refine and specify your fluff, and I will adapt the situation posts to reflect that. Minmatar Republic posts have already been tweaked to reflect the newest PDF edition, and anybody else who want's to clarify something or leave things as is, are welcome to

>>1242198

1.
(The councilors in unison, as is customary after an answer)
>We hear and obey

2. Some of the more radical prophets look displeased, but the majority nod their head in approval
>We hear and obey

3. Jakar of the golden armor crosses his arms in approval
>We hear and obey

4. The Jiralhanea is shamed into silence by the shouts of concurrence echoing around the tower. You silence the sounds of agreement with a wave of your hand.
>We hear and obey

5. Everyone is shocked at the Hiearch of Compassion's declaration. Your prophet brother and others desired her head, but for Commander Emile to be made Arbiter instead? A bold move indeed, one with interesting potential for the future of the Covenant.

After a beat of shock the Tower erupts into cries of protest and discussion. It takes Jakar a full five minutes to bring things back to order

>[ Hero Created ]
Arbiter Emile
>Special Ability
Outside the box: Once every three turns Arbiter Emile can solve a low-level conflict without battle

>>1235833
1A) Your Answer
I support the construction of a moon sized facility to patrol the Ceti system. However it falls to the Earth Caste to give 80% of the facility reduced gravity so it can act as the largest and most stable home for Air Caste near our home wolrd.

2A) Your Answer
Any creature sound of mind that refuses the Tau'va must seek their good before the good of all life. As such the life that refuses it bow before will be executed, their properties seized and brought into the care of the government. However their children, if they are young enough to not have started to form memories of their parents will be given over to state caregivers who will use the resources seized from the executed along with empire resources to be raised within the Greater Good.

3A) Your Answer
Send the Demiurge Bastions along with the Water Caste and Ethereal Caste diplomats into Ragala System to begin negotiations on fees for protection and giving a portion of one of the three planets to make a Tau Sept to raise Fire Caste from.
3B) More Information
Send Water Caste diplomats to the East to learn about the Azure System to learn about the Patallla Faith. They should focus on if there a differing beliefs among it, and if it provides punishments for things like blasphemy and differing ideals or religions..

4A) Your Answer
This is the easiest of all issues. The Greater Good guides our hand in this issue, and we will allow the Earth Caste to research the suns. The displeasure of the Kroot will fade but the benefits of the study might last into eternity.

5A) Your Answer
Agreed. We should rebuild the capital into a city of unparalleled glory.

>>1242379

1.
>The Aun nod upon hearing your words. "We shall alert the Earth Caste to begin construction immediately."

2.
>The gathered Aun heartily agree, deciding it to be a sound judgement.

3.
>"It shall be done my Aun'O"

3. B) More Information
>The Water Caste will set out at once and assemble a comprehensive report by next turn

4.
>Aun Lah Xio watches you with narrowed eyes. Surely he is scheming, but the hearty agreement from the surrounding Aun keeps him silent for now. "The Earth Caste will be please,"

5.
At the mention of the construction of a great capital the room bursts into exclamations of praise for the Greater Good. Is is decided right then and there that a grand celebration will be held in the capital to commemorate the building of a new city. The city construction will surely bring its own set of problems, but when completed, it will glorify the Tau and possibly benefit us in unexpected ways

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>>1237517
>>1237924
>>1237994
>1.
The Empress and the Council have agreed that in this wartime economy, the fate of the Republic and The Crown come first. The struggles between clans only serves as a detriment to this goal. The Clans Pallav, Mesher and Seriri'Cont, the well known subfactions of House Karr, have acquired these fortunes by serving the Republic and providing desperately needed advancements in infrastructure and military technology, which will be necessary for the survival of Matar in these coming years.

>2.
While the Republic has always made a point of inviting those who wish to pledge themselves to the Republic. These are sadly desperate times, and with the state of the galaxy we tread on uneven ground.
I propose that public service either through civilian or military duty be made mandatory for all newcomers of age, who wish to acquire citizenship. Current citizens will also be allowed to sign up for these programs to not only serve their country, but also elevate their status as citizens. This can be done either under the banner of their sworn house, or under the banner of the Crown.
Members of the Bootstrap Backwater of course exist in a state of diplomatic immunity, and thus will not be affected by this change.

>3.
I believe that our focus should be on the Errata Prime System, as establishing this outpost will help us reach out to the remaining systems are a greater rate, while avoiding aggressive expansion. If we invest enough resources into the system, the native species will surely come to see the might of the Republic.
However, the size of this issue cannot be ignored, and as such I ask each of the represented houses for their opinion on this subject. This includes the Free Guilds and the Bootstrap Backwater.

>4.
While the idea of a multi-species deterrent is in itself vile, I would allow for research into an air-borne "spray" as you call it, with the exception that it may only be engineered to affect nonsentient lifeforms, as the implications of a spray lethal to a sentient lifeform would not only cause panic among the populace, but disgrace the purity of The Crown.

>5
I understand your concerns Veni, but the people need the Empress to be their light, their crown. Without the crown, the Republic would crumble, and us with it.
If you insist on this proposal, I would advise you to leave the Empress alone. Her son however, although young, could marry with a daughter of one of these races, but such an arrangement would no be able to unfold for years, due to his young age.


>This concludes my initial response to Turn 1 of the Minmatar Republic.

>>1246842

1.
>Elder Torigold of Clan Le'meer looks furious, and several shouts of disapproval are let out. You silence them quickly. You do not have time to indulge in such peacetime luxuries as corruption probes. Not when you've just signed yourself into one of the biggest territory acquisitions in history and in anticipation of a very large future war. Your gaze catches representatives of House Karr nodding in approval.

2.
>All the elders agree, quite satisfied with the prospect of having people earn their place in the great Republic. As all in Minmatar have done in the past.

3.
>An open floor is held for discussion. After much deliberation, as well as input from the Free Guilds and Bootstrap Backwater, it is decided that there is great logic in investing in the Errata Prime System. Although it will take some initial restoration, the history of the system's legendary trade volume is well known. To have something like that under our complete control....

4.
>Elder Ram of House Ranikhet looks slightly disappointed, but gives no protest. This surprises you. The Elder bows and sits. There's visible signs of relief in the surrounding Elders.

5.
>You and Elder Veni go back and forth for awhile, and once you've made it clear you will not budge, he bows and takes his leave. You watch him until he disappears. You did not make it to Chancellor of the entire republic without knowing how to spot a hidden agenda. You resolve to keep an eye on the Elder, as you know in truth this will not be the last you hear of this.

End of Turn 1

Turn 2 Begins

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>Ceph Empire
>2119
>Siivana System
>The Capital, Char Doma

A field so large you can scarcely see the sky-scrapers of Char Doma beyond it. You sit atop your commander's perch, along with many other Vice-Admirals and sub commanders. You all occupy a balcony on the side of the Ministry of Military.

Before you in the field are millions of soldiers, armor units and support vehicles marching towards distant transports. The military parade is being watched by all citizens of the Ceph Empire, a display of might on the eve of great expansion.

Vice Admiral Lorridan, sitting next to you, leans over with a data-pad. You nod, and the other Vice Admirals and subcommanders take out their own datapads and affix earpieces. You are all about to have a virtual meeting while the military parade continues, though no-one watching would know. Events are moving quickly, and you have situations to address

>>1247155

The world around you grows gray, and bright outlines pop up in a circle, representing the sub commanders. You have one yourself, hovering above your head. No-one but those in the meeting can see the avatars floating in the air around the balcony. Vice Admiral Lorridan's spectral avatar brings up screens and 3D modules from thin air.
"The first thing we need to address," She says. "are our efforts in the Lilos and Vara Systems,"

>1. Traders, merchants and explorers are establishing trade routes to planet Mey'Om of the Lilos System. They have requested we rebuild the Mey'Om Hdid Space Port, said to be the size of a mountain. Our construction conclaves estimates it will cost 3 ®. The Arattus Conclave has asked us to rebuild the Iridium processing plants on Mey'Om as well, which will cost 3 ®. Shall we rebuild the space port or the processing plants? Both? Neither?

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate This

>2. In the Vara system negotiations are well under way to establish ourselves in their trade networks. The Vara system Industry Barons are proving quite stubborn however, demanding huge trade concessions that give them a market advantage over our Ceph Trade Conclaves. The AirriA Conclave is about to introduce terms that would give Ceph conclaves superior terms in all Vara trade deals. The Barons will surely be outraged. The AirriA conclave has asked us to flex our military muscle and send a Unit of our choice to show we mean business.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this

>>1247241

The military parade continues below the balcony, the sound of a million grunt steps echoing in a never-ending rhythm.
Vice-Admiral Makall is next, his spectral Avatar blinking twice to draw everyone's attention. Screens and charts manifest in the air around him, again invisible to all but those in the meeting.

>3. The recent influx of immigrants and refugees is under control now that our processing centers are up and running. We've even managed to send a good number to Lilios to aid in the rebuilding effort. However in the slum cities around Char Doma there is viscous gang violence that threatens to spill over into Char Doma proper. The violence stems from refugees butting heads with Ceph Crime Conclaves. There are many ways we could approach the rising violence.

"We could secretly endorse the Ceph crime factions," One of the Vice Admiral says, only half joking. "Have them dominate and control the refugees for us."

"Absolutely not," Another Vice Admiral says. "We need to increase security. It's high time we clamped down on the Slum Cities."

"Bah," The first Vice Admiral says. "That takes resources and boots on the ground. Why not just use the crime conclaves to do our dirty work for us? And at almost no cost to us,"

"Or we could leave the situation well enough alone," A third Vice Admiral speaks up. "Let em' kill each other in the slum cities for all we care, we have bigger matters to discuss,"

All eyes turn to you.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate This

>4. The Kitar riots increased after we denied them equal rights, but after we shut them down with law enforcement and instituted the Auxiliary program, a surprising amount of Kitar signed up.
><Situation Update>
A unit of Ceph Grunts has been created (free of charge) (Kitar 1st Auxiliary "Sons of Orleons")

>4. Cont'. But despite the apparent enthusiasm for the program there are still rebellious factions of Kitar on Orleons that threaten to destabilize major cities. The Governor of Orleons has asked permission to institute Martial Law on the planet.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate This

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>>1247280

>5.
> <Situation Update>
> Mortana System Expedition
> While exploring the single planet of the Mortana System, the science conclave and their Ceph Grunt escort were ambushed by hostile alien life forms

>Ambush Rules are in effect, Ceph Air Superiority is negated.
>Ceph Grunts are Training Lvl 2, roll 1D10 to negate enemy Ambush. Success threshold is 5 and above.
>Roll 3D10 for Ceph Grunt Attack. Success threshold is 5 and above

Enemy Stats
>Enemy Name: Unknown
>UN: 2
>UF: lvl 2
>UA: lvl 1
>UT: ???

Tau after the break

>>1247291

The Ceph Empire, Turn 2
>30 ® to spend or save as you see fit
>1 system: 2 planets, generating 20 ® per turn

> 4 Units of Ceph Grunts
>1 Unit of Ceph Guardians
>1 Unit of Ceph Devastators
>1 Unit Ceph Commander

>1 Unit of Tripod Tanks
>1 Unit of Centurions
>1 Unit of Quad Walkers

>1 Unit of Ceph Warriors
>1 Unit of Ceph Bombers
>1 Unit of Ceph Orbital Fortresses

>2 Units of Annihilators
>1 Unit of Vindicators

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>The Tau Empire
>2119 AD
>The Capital, Vash'Sha

All is silent. You sit crosslegged on an ornate mat. You lift your face, bathing in the sun pouring through the wall-sized windows that line your private quarters. Beautiful tapestries line the wall behind you, as well as priceless artifacts of the Tau people in glass cases. There are no sounds, though if you opened your eyes you could see innumerable machines of the Earth caste building a new city below.

An Ethereal Guard announces his presence by lightly tapping his staff on the smooth wooden floor. Without opening your eyes or turning your head you give him permission to approach.

"My Aun'O," The Guard says. "May I escort you to the conclave?"

You tell him to fetch your throne, which he does. You ease yourself in, then you and the guard leave your private quarters. An elevator takes you two-hundred stories down into the base of the Ethereal Caste Citadel. You enter into the Chamber of the Aun, where your fellow Ethereals are gathered. Their voices and discussions echo around the chamber, quieting down as you take your place overlooking the others. You accept a goblet of water from a nearby servant, then signal the attendant next to you.

"The Aun'O will now hear the pressing matter of the Tau Empire,"

>>1247431

Aun De'Shiva stands, for he is always the first to speak.

>1. We have established ourselves in the Ragala system. Sending our six Demiurg Bastions was seen as an aggressive move by the mining corporations, but resulted in overwhelmingly positive terms in trade deals for the Water Caste. If we build a Tau Sept at 3 ® on planet Ragala-Dos, then we will begin to reap benefits from the system. The Earth Caste has also asked us to build additional mining facilities in the asteroid belt at 3 ®.

A) Your answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to the Aun

>2. Water Caste diplomats have now spent ten cycles in the Azure System interacting with leaders of the Patalla Faith. They follow the teachings of a long-dead hivemind known at Becheel. Their ways are mostly harmless, except for the widespread practice of Im'an, which involves taking ten sentient beings and fusing them into one. Although it results in a creature of unparalleled intelligence, it is a barbaric and painful process, one which the Water Caste diplomats had the "honor" of witnessing. The Patalla Faith-Mothers welcome the Tau's governance of their system in exchange for complete religious freedom and low taxes. They would also like to establish a temple in our future-capital city, and would like our help protecting the space routes of the 50-billion pilgrims who make their way into the Patalla system during the holy weeks of Gen-Hasha.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to the Aun

>>1247521

Aun Lah Xio stands, waving for Aun De'Shiva to sit. "There are problems we must address," Aun Lah Xio says. "Problems I hope our venerable Aun'O can deftly solve. Aun De'Shiva sits with narrowed eyes. You drain your glass of water, wiping your mouth with the hem of your robe. You nod, allowing Aun Lah Xio to continue.

>3. Ragala-Onos, the planet closest to the system's star. It has few in the way of mining or industry, but it is the most populated planet by far, with over 100 billion crowding it's surface. There are large patches on the surface that are just several cities that have grown into each other. There has been widespread rejection of the Tau'Va, because of our practice of seizing business for the Tau war-effort. Most industry on Ragala-Onos is owned by large families of the Winit ethnicity of the Boro species, who are humanoid and stand at seven feet. They are arming themselves and organizing. It is a simple matter to move our Demiurg Bastions from Ragala-Dos to Ragala-Onos, but if they continue to protest we will have to actually fire on the surface or put Fire Warriors on the ground. How say you, oh Aun'O, should we deal with this open contempt of our ways?

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to the Aun

>4. Our new capital of Vash'Shaman is well under way, and has been designed in the shape of seven rings, rising up into a new Ethereal Citadel in the center. There has been fighting between the castes however, as to who gets be placed where in the ring closest to the center and the Ethereal Citadel. Although there is room for all 4 castes in the center ring alongside our Citadel, each are demanding a larger portion for their Sept because of how important they perceive themselves. The Fire Caste says they have earned more space because of their accomplishments in war. The Earth Caste brings up that they need more room for their research headquarters. The Water Caste wants an elaborate series of streets and buildings to entertain visiting dignitaries and merchant lords. The Air Caste desires room for a test hangar. Only one, maybe two of these requests can be reasonably accommodated. What say you, Aun'O? Any one of these in the center ring would benefit us greatly

Your close friend, Aun Li Sin, leans close to your throne. "They can all build their hangars and research centers elsewhere," She says. "Don't let Aun Lah Xio trick you into thinking your options are limited to what he presents,"

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to the Aun

>>1247598

Aun De'Shiva stands back up, silently fuming at Aun Lah Xio's interruption. "Ahem," He says. "And now on to an important find by the Earth Caste,"

>5. In studying the twin suns of the Ceti system, we have uncovered an interesting phenomenon in the center of their dual-orbit. Spikes in unidentified energy occur at a fairly regular intervals. The Earth Caste asks for 4 ® to construct a monitor-station that will study the effect.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to the Aun

>>1247620

The Tau Empire, Turn 2
>36 ® to spend or save as you see fit
>1 system: 2 planets, generating 20 ® per turn

> 2 Units of Firewarriors
>1 Unit of Kroot
>1 Unit of Crisis Battlesuits
>1 Unit of Ethereal

>1 Unit of Gun Drones
>1 Unit of XV88 BattleSuits
>1 Unit of Hammerhead gunships

>1 Unit of Razersharks
>1 Unit of Mantas
>1 Unit of Stormsurges

>2 Units of Demiurg Bastion
>1 Unit of Or’es El’leath

(Your Tau Annihilator would cost 150 ®)

Minmatar Republic after the break. You guys can answer whenever you feel like, this is easier to keep track of then I thought since I'm not playing a faction

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>1247241
>>1247280
Issue 1
>A) Your Answer
We will build both.
Issue 2
>A) Your Answer
Send in a unit of Devastators, however do tell the AirriA not to go overboard with their terms, a bullied subject is a resentful subject, and when one becomes resentful one becomes cunning and devious.
Issue 3
>B) More Information
What is the extent of power and influence of these Crime Conclaves? How fast are these gang wars escalating?
Issue 4
>A) Your Answer
>B) More Information
I'll approve of the martial law if these rebellious factions gain ground, however i must ask for the opinion of the members of this meeting of the immediate deployment of the new auxiliary unit somewhere to show the Kitar people their soldiers are being utilized and their equal rights are soon to be granted. Perhaps in the slum cities or the Lilios system?

Rolled 5, 7, 4 = 16 (3d10)

>>1247291
Send in another unit of ceph grunts and a unit of Tripod tanks to reinforce.

>>1247947
By the way, my commander unit can act like a Grunt, Guardian and Devastator unit right?

>>1247941
Re-reading my post and i realize my last sentence might not be understandable, I'm asking if putting the auxiliary unit somewhere and then filming some propaganda of them in action would work on appeasing some of the Kitar.

Alright sorry guys for the quick break had to finish up some big march projects at work, gonna finish up Minmatar and Covenant then I'll address your questions and choices Ceph Anon

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>Minmatar Republic
>2119
>Janus Prime System
>The Captial, Matar

The luxury vessel cuts through the air, the wine in your glass tipping to the side. You watch the wine right itself as your ship straightens out. The capital city whizzes by the window, growing smaller as your ship climbs into the atmosphere.
In the seat next to you, your friend and confidant Elder Kartis fidgets with a puzzle block. Across from him, Empress Volara and her son watch a news vid on a screen floating before them. The Empress points things out to her son, instructing him in a way only a mother and an Empress can.
"Sirs and your Highness," An attendant says. "If you'll look to your right, you'll see the Minmatar fleet at dock."
Your attentions shift out the large window, where you have now reached space. The planet's expansive surface stretches out before you. A ship yard, it's metal frame crisscrossing in a chaotic spiderweb, rears up in your window. Four Tonkars and six mighty Tortoises are docked, the Minmatar fleet.

"Hmph," Empress Volara says. "It's going to be difficult to control a quadrant with just ten ships,"

"Patience my Empress," Elder Kartis says, chuckling. "We shall build more. And then what will the galaxy do?"

You smile, taking a sip of your wine. You comment on the litany of tasks you have yet to address before you fully control your claimed quadrant.

"Well," The Empress says. "Let's discuss some of them now, we have time before we're docked,"

"Ha!" Elder Kartis says. "We have to wait for the Senate meeting,"

"We certainly do not," The Empress says. "The senate meeting is a formality, a sign of respect to the heads of the Houses of Minmatar. But the only man who really matters is right here," She points to you. "Besides, it will be an excellent learning opportunity for my son,"

You shrug, then glance out the windows. The ship yard continues to run past your window, with its millions of inhabitants and workers. You can make out sparks and flashes of lights where workers are building new ships.

It's partially true what the Empress says. The House Elders are important, but there's nothing wrong with at least discussing the upcoming matters of Senate. You know of most of them already due to your daily briefs. You pull up your datapad, opening up the Senate files and browsing the upcoming issues. Empress Volara and Elder Kartis do the same as an attendant refills their glasses.

"Hmm," Empress Volara says, tapping something on her datapad. "Let's start with this one," Her fingers slide slowly across the screen, and in response a chart and graph materialize in the air.

>>1254584

>1. House Dormon has officially filed six independent complaints to the Senate Labor Committees in regards to workplace conditions. Apparently our shift into wartime production is at the expense of safety and freedom. There have been severe accidents and death on the production lines, as well as rampant exhaustion and ill health. The complaints are asking for either a lowering of labor quota, an increase in compensation for the workers, or bringing in the new alien arrivals and refugees to lighten the workload.

The Empress lowers her head towards her son and whispers, though you can still plainly hear her. "Pay attention my son, the Chancellor is occasionally very wise,"

You raise an eyebrow at her. "It's true," Elder Kartis says, draining his wine glass. "Come now Chancellor, show the young emperor what the wise course of action would be,"

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to an Elder Committee

>2. Our new Citizenship Program has become very popular with many of the new alien refugees.

> <Situation Update>
> New Lance Trooper unit created (free of charge) (1st Infantry Auxiliary "The Hopeful")

>2. Cont. However there have been...reports, of widespread kidnappings in the alien refugee camps. The rumors are that a certain Minmatar House, one known for xenophobic doctrine and intentions, are stealing away aliens for experiments and worse. The alien refugees and new citizens have organized representative to bring the issue before the next Senate Meeting. The would like us to guard the camps, and investigate the House in question to see if they have indeed been kidnapping the aliens' loved ones.

The Empress finishes reading the file and gives you a cool gaze. You know what she would do, the Empress has a habit of wearing her heart on her sleeve. But you are not the Empress, you are the Chancellor of a powerful space-faring Republic. And you have a choice to make.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to an Elder Committee

>>1254652

"Alright alright," Elder Kartis says, steering the meeting away from social issues. "Let's talk about our newest system, Errata Prime."

>1. The Minmatar Trade Houses are asking for us to rebuild the Thalma Space Port around the planet Perrus. It would cost 3 ® and go a long way in restarting inter-system commerce. They've also asked us to rebuild the Perrus Mining Lance, a famous mega-structure that dug into the planet's mantle and extracted resources. House Karr has also specifically asked us to look into rebuilding Fan-Shi City on the planet Chora. The city was a technological marvel and hosted multiple trade guilds headquarters. It's still well known throughout the quadrant, and news of it's resurrection would attract much industry. The Mining Lance would cost 3 ® and the City would cost 4 ®

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to an Elder Committee

>2. Representatives of the Bootstrap Backwater have apparently gotten a headstart on us in the Errata Prime system, staking out the new territory and establishing themselves among the local leadership and crime lords. Luckily they still owe us fealty, so their initiative is in our best interest. However the Bootstraps have begun asking us to investigate the Araja Graveyard, a tangle of ship remains that stretches for kilometers in every direction. It lies between Chora and Perrus, and nobody will go into it. This is causing trade ships to go kilometers out of their way to circumvent the graveyard, wasting time and resources. All who have entered have disappeared, and sometimes strange signals are picked up from within the floating wreckage. Should we investigate with some of the fleet? Or let those Bootstrap ruffians deal with?

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this to an Elder Committee

>>1254705

The luxury vessel docks, the airlock clicking into place and venting. You all tuck away your datapads and stand. Several guards appear, taking their place around the Empress and the Prince. Together you all leave the vessel into the Ship Yard. You're greeted inside by a gigantic tunnel lined with guards and attendants.
"Elder Kartis," Empress Volara says. "Would you be so kind as to take my son on ahead? I wish to speak with the Chancellor,"
Elder Kartis bows and motions the Prince to walk beside him. The two leave you and the Empress standing near the entrance of the hall. After they disappear, the Empress begins walking with you slowly. The guards are still present, though they give the two of you space as they follow.
"Chancellor," The Empress says. "I heard recently that Elder Veni believes I should be married,"
You tell her it is true.
"I've also heard you told him no, but offered my son when he is of age,"
You again tell her this is true. The Empress is silent for a bit, simply walking with you down the corridor. Outside the windows that line the hall, ships zip past and forth as industrial scale construction flickers in the distance.
"I never thought the day would come when I'd see my son in an arranged marriage. Do you truly see this as wise?"
You remind her that Elder Veni wished it to be her. You go on, saying that her son could indeed be a great influence in the quadrant if he was united with a powerful daughter of an alliance member. The empress is again silent. Finally she nods.
"I understand, everyone is nervous, a coalition like this has only been tried once, and the last time ended in apocalyptic war. I would allow for my son to be eventually married, but it will be my choice who,"
You nod, conceding the fairness of this.

>5. "If that is the case," Empress Volara says. "Then I would like to host a royal ball of sorts, here on Matar, inviting the royalty of the Ceph, the Tau and the Covenant. It would need to be the most impressive event of the decade, one worthy of celebrating the New Coalition. One where I could view the daughters of our various allies, and choose one for my son,"
You briefly ponder what such a Ball would look like. The Ceph, the Tau and the Covenant are so vastly different that you're not sure it would work. And it would surely be costly. But, it could also cement the alliance, impress the doubters of the four empires, be rather fun and....
You look at the Empress.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this

>>1254818

>The Minmatar Republic, Turn 2
>38 ® to spend or save as you see fit
>1 system: 4 planets, generating 20 ® per turn

>3 Units of Lance Troopers
>1 Unit of Assassins
>1 Unit of Heavy Troopers
>1 Unit of Kayaan

>1 Unit of Fealty
>1 Unit of Rapier-Class Tanks
>1 Unit of Takkar-Class

>1 Unit of Wasp Fighters
>1 Unit of Prominence Class Bombers
>1 Unit of Garam Dropship

>2 Units of Tonkar Class Cruisers
>1 Unit of Tortoise

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>The Covenant
>2119 AD
>High Charity, The Capital

Your claws clack idly on the smooth marble surface of the table. A ways down sits the Prophet of Compassion, and on the other side, Retribution.

You are eating dinner in what can only be described as an over-sized atrium. It had always been a bit excessive for your tastes, but apparently the many billions you ruled over enjoyed their Hierarchs to seem...well, Hierarchical.

Compassion picks silently at a bundle of grapes. Servants wait at her beck and call behind her chair, as they do behind yours and Retributions'. Speaking of the latter, your prophet brother was currently draining his third glass of wine. A servant rushed to refill it.

You call their attention. You dislike the silence, and the background chanting. You tell a servant to change the background chanting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp77_7E3UDg&list=PLDA27A876968C1847

You inform your prophet brother and sister that you shall discuss important matters. Matters that cannot wait for the next meeting of the Covenant. Compassion and Retribution share a look, then nod. Things were moving quickly, and everyone in the Orion Belt Sector was holding their breath to see what would happen next. The Covenant was poised to become a Sector Power, a contender in the greater galactic game of dominance.

"I agree," Compassion says. She motions a servant holding an orb forward. "Let us see the problems before us,"

The servant holds forth the orb, and systems and planets are projected out over the black marble table.

>>1254934

The Pyon System hovers low. A hologram projection appears of Jakar of the Golden Armor, standing on the table.
"You called my Hierarchs?" The Elite says.
You ask him to be present for this meeting. He nods.

"What have you learned of the Pyon system?" Compassion asks him. "Confirm our own findings for us,"

>1. The Pyon System has been found to have several deposits of Lithium Gas on it's third planet, the gas giant Pegasus. This is a powerful find for the Covenant, but we must first establish an entire network of facilities to begin extracting it. To start, a space port orbiting the planet, and a science facility that would float on the many gaseous levels of the planet. The space port would cost 3 ® and the science facility 3 ®. An addition, the need for some sort of protection has been requested, as there are strange creatures deemed hostile that inhabit the swirling gases of Pegasus.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate This

>2. On the planet Mantigore of the Pyon system, we've made contact with a Hadeen Death Cult. Apparently they have cells across the system. They are a known fanatical paramilitary group that are prone to raids on neighboring systems that result in widespread destruction. Shall we destroy them? Dissuade them? Negotiate? Or perhaps employ them?

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this

>>1255026

>3. Trade Representatives from the Tyrel Major System have visited us recently. Apparently they are part of a multi-system network known as the Crimson Market. Our initial investigations into the network reveal it to be a powerful entity in terms of commerce and influence. Their power stems from the use of local crime elements and mercenaries. We could begin negotiations with this network, but we must be careful that we absorb it instead of the other way around.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this

"This is starting to interfere with my indigestion," Retribution says, picking at his teeth with a golden pick. A procession enters, sweeping away the plates and replacing them with new food. Again, a bit excessive to your tastes, but the spiritual leaders of the Covenant must have the very best from the many worlds they'll soon control.
Jakar continues, pointing out High Charity.

>4. We have had several billion new arrivals and asylum seekers arrive at High Charity within the last fifteen cycles. We are processing them, but in the meantime their ships orbit our capital, binding themselves together and forming make-shift colonies. High Charity's orbit has become a lawless region, that while not yet directly affecting us, has led to several ship explosions and refugee deaths. We should do something about these drifter colonies, either by sending in ships, investing ® to build additional processing stations or a third option of your preference.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this

>>1255106

>5. On the second planet of our system, Triton, strange ruins have been discovered on it's moon, Tritonson. Initial investigations have revealed strange readings that have baffled local scientists. Our science divisions are asking for permission to fully investigate, and a military escort if possible.

A) Your Answer
B) More Information
C) Delegate this

>>1255133

>The Covenant Empire, Turn 2
>40 ® to spend or save as you see fit
>1 system: 2 planets, generating 20 ® per turn

>2 Units of Grunts
>1 Unit of Jackals
>1 Unit of Hunters
>1 Unit of Elites

>1 Unit of Ghosts
>1 Unit of Wraith
>1 Unit of Scarabs

>1 Unit of Banshees
>1 Unit of Phantoms
>1 Unit of Seraphs

>2 Units of SDV Class Heavy Corvetts
>1 Unit of CCS Class Battlecruisers

>>1255141
>Heroes
Arbiter Emile

Rolled 6, 9 = 15 (2d10)

>>1247941
>>1247947

Resolving Conflict
>Failed Ambush negate
You destroyed both of them with those rolls, but since they ambushed successfully they get a chance to attack as well

>>1255220
Alright, they took down two of your grunts, and for narrative purposes most of the science expedition

Generally when you send units reinforce it takes a turn if they're another system away, but there could be additional threats so it's wise to send additional units

> [Hero Created]
The Survivors
>Special Abilities
One Man Army: Can fight as an Infantry Unit
Brilliant Mind: Can solve low-level Mystery Situations once every three turns without conflict.
>Two people survived the attack. A soldier and a scientist, and they are bonded forever by the horrific experience. You can either make oc, or grab two from popular media, to be the soldier and scientist, or leave it to me.

>>1247941

1.) Your Answer
>Understood, we'll begin construction immediately

2. A) Your Answer
>Understood, we'll send in the Devastators but reign in the AirriA conclave as well. In fact, we could even leak to the Barons that we told the AirriA not to go overboard, and they'll be grateful

3. B) More Information
>The slum cities around the capital are typically composed of large sky-scraper mega-structures, housing tens of millions of beings. The mega-structures are built close together and are connected by a crisscrossing network of bridges and tunnels. Deep within the recesses of these towers and bridges the crime conclaves rule supreme. They are the defacto government, there, but have been below our notice as they stay in the Slum Cities and keep their conflicts to themselves.
>Our initial reports indicate the alien arrivals will soon band together and start a major war with the crime conclaves. It will likely be widespread, violent and may even touch the fringes of the Capital city. However there will likely be a quick resolution and then a clear victor.

4. B) More Information
>We tested footage of the new unit chasing down criminals, and the Kitar audience reacted favorably. The Vice Admirals like the idea and a few propose sending them to the Slum Cities

>>1255141

>1. More information
“What manner of creatures are causing these problems?” I ask Jakar. “What manner of protection is likely to be required? Building these facilities would be well worth the endeavour, but not if they are likely to be lost again.”

>2. Answer
“A cult? What manner of beliefs do they follow? It may be an easy task to sway them toward our beliefs. It is worth the attempt, for all deserve to bear witness to the Great Journey. Let us negotiate with them, and attempt to convince them to join our Covenant. Should they agree to bow to us, it will demonstrate our benevolence to the rest of the system.”

“And should they refuse,” adds Retribution, “We will crush them, and show the system our power instead.”

“Just so brother.”

>3. Answer, plus More Information
“This trade league sounds like it could be dangerous. Until we have a more complete understanding of its power and reach we should not confront it directly. The Kig-Yar will trade with them regardless, and let them continue to do so for now, bringing the benefits of trade while we discoever more about them. Once we have full knowledge of their reach and strength we can decide to destroy them or otherwise.”

>4. Answer
“High Charity is a temple of divine majesty, the ark that houses the Ship of the Forerunners. To allow lawlessness to exist within its very shadow is unthinkable. Indeed, to even commit a crime while at this holy cradle is heresy, deserving of punishment greater than that of the crime itself. Any dissent must be crushed, and the sanctity of our city restored.”

Send ships, a unit of SDV Heavy Corvettes, accompanied by a unit of Seraphs and a unit of Grunts in case anything needs to be boarded, in order to police these outer slums and restore order.

>>1255499

1.
>The creatures have been classified as Ulyssa, large whale-like creatures that ride the gaseous layers. Their aggressive behavior can be attributed to territorial natures or protecting their young. We are almost certain they are not of a higher level sentience. A unit a Banshees or Phatoms would likely suffice as protection

2.
>We shall investigate further, and begin the overtures that proceed a negotiation

3.
>Understood

>>1255626

4.
<Optional Battle>
You watch from the table as the holograms project the SDV Heavy Corvettes prowling through the orbiting refugee colonies. You can almost sense the trepidation and fear emitting from those in the colonies.

>We've detected an armed group of refugees confronting another inside one of the colonies, should we board? Or we can simply blow the colony to pieces with the corvette

>Enemy Units: Armed Refugees
>UN:3
>UF:1
>UA:1
>UT: 1

>>1255626

>1.
"Such beasts cannot stand in the way of our divine will. Let us build these facilities, and send devout warriors to defend them. Their war shall be for the benefit of all the Covenant."

Commission both the science station and the space port, along with a unit of banshees to defend them. (for a total of 29R)

>>1255645

>4.

The Sangheili Commander in charge of the corvette squadron looks at the monitors showing the situation in the colony. Scum, a disgrace to High Charity. A harsh message is required, let all these makeshift colonies see that residence in the Holiest of Cities is not permitted to the impious and disordely.

Destory the colony using the plasma batteries of the corvettes. Let the message spread that other colonies which disgrace the sanctity of High Charity will meet a similar fate.

>>1255287
Is my grunt unit still alive though? Can it be healed?
And why did only one grunt survive if an entire 1UN is still intact? Isn't the UN about 500 men each?
I'll leave naming the heroes to you.
>>1255378
Issue 3 and issue 4
Perhaps it would be wise to send in our Guardian unit to gather Intel on both factions, Then we can tip the scales to allow the best group to win, after that we just walk in and offer the winner rewards. Or we can have the Guardians set up a new crime conclave that we will control and use the war to increase it's power, after that we use it to take over the slums and bring law and stability, what is the opinion of the Vice Admirals of these plans?
In the meantime we will deploy the auxiliary in the border to prevent the violence from touching the capital and to occasionally take down the more unpredictable and dangerous elements in this war.

>>1256909
I forgot to add
>And film propaganda of the auxiliary unit in action.
By the way i have an idea for what kind of fleet special i want.
Instead of a ship i want a fleet/swarm of units, it's special abilities will be
>The ability to build more units, including itself.
>The ability to salvage and convert enemy ships and space debris into more swarm ships, basically increasing it's UN count.
I also was thinking it's Firepower and Armor would be tied to how many UN it has, what do you think?

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>>1256909
Yeah you've still got UN:1 which really is 100-500 guys, and it can definitely be healed. I was just going for a good backstory for the heroes. They survived a hostile alien nightmare and now they're a badass duo type a deal. Next turn you can heal them up with some ®

> [Hero]
The Survivors
>Special Abilities
One Man Army: Can fight as an Infantry Unit
Brilliant Mind: Can solve low-level Mystery Situations once every three turns
>They survived hell. They're better for it

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>>1256931
It could work, I'd have to figure out the cost

>>1257120
Alright then.

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>>1257120
I really don't have that many pictures of badass duos. I guess I should have more. These are also contenders for the hero pics

>>1257132
I was thinking it's UF, UA and cost would increase if it reaches a specific UN, if it has 10 UN or lower, it's 15 FN/AN, 20 has 20 FN/AN, 30, it's maximum UN, has 30 FN/AN. I would be able to build a swarm unit at those UN levels, i would also be able to pay more money to reach the next UN level even though the unit is already built. So it would cost something like
10UN=Cost100
20UN=Cost150(50 if upgrading existing swarm)
30UN=Cost200

>>1257211
You could use Metal gear character pictures.

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>>1257244
Yeah I'll greenlight that, we'll tweak if it appears OP

>>1257318
Alright then, here is the stats.

Special: Ceph Swarm.
Unit Number: 10/20/30
Unit Firepower: Lvl 15/20/30
Unit Armor: Lvl 15/20/30
Unit Training: Lvl 3
Cost: 100/150/200
Special ability: Factory
Special ability: Can salvage wreckage after battle to increase it's UN for free.

>>1257363
Actually that's definitely overpowered if each UN gives me 1 dice roll.

Hey Arc, what's the Success threshold for a ship with 5 UF/UA?

>>1257597
It depends on who you're facing. Armor and Firepower levels and how many you are over/under your enemy's level factor largely into it. On an even playing field its usually 5 on a D10

>>1257633
The others mostly have their UF/UA above 10 so let's say the ship is a against a enemy with 12

Alright, so i have though about my swarm unit some more and managed to find a way to not make it overpowered.

Instead of getting stat upgrades when it reaches a certain UN it will start with 6 UF/UA at UN1 and every additional UN will give the unit +1 to UF and UA, so at UN10 it should be 15 UF/UA.
Arc can decide the base cost and the UN limit.

>>1254584
>>1254652
>>1254705
>>1254818
>1.
Promise an expansion of the new citizenship program to allow those unfit for military service to be able to attain citizenship through a designated labour-program, supervised by House Dormon. These would be longer than the military service, so as not to discourage potential recruits.

>2.
While it is easy to blame House Ranikhet for this, rogue elements could just as likely be behind these attacks. Assign The Hopeful’s guard duties to protect these camps, as I am sure a mixed force of Minmatar soldiers and Auxiliaries would provide the most comfort, and increase local recruitment from the camps, among those that wish to protect their people.

>3.
We cannot allow ourselves to be complacent. Commence restoration of the Thalma Spaceport, under the supervision of the Free Guilds. Allow House Dormon the supervision of the construction of the Perrus Mining Lance. Lastly, House Karr would oversee the restoration of Fan-Shi. The respective elements would be delegated these areas as their responsibilities going forward, and will have a heavy influence in the operation of these sites, as long as it doesn’t conflict with the interests of the Republic.

>4
Send 1 unit of Tonkars along with a unit of Wasps to assist the Bootstrap Backwater in clearing this area. If no threat is found, or if the threat is small enough to be eliminated, clean the wreckage of valuables and salvage what is possible, before relocating the rest so that safe passage can be allowed. If it is possible, save as much debris from destruction as possible, as it is most likely filled to the brim with valuable ressources. The representatives of the Bootstrap Backwater will get first pick from the more valuable findings, to compensate them for their efforts to the Republic.

>5
A Royal Ball would be a grand idea, but likely a costly one. We do not understand the other empires well enough to attempt to create a multicultural ball, and would probably end up doing something stupid. I propose that this ball would be dedicated to showing the splendor of the Republic and the Crown. The Grand Ballhouse of The Republic should be erected for this purpose, with only the most beautiful design possible, to show just how the Republic shines.
(For the Arc Father: Think a design along the lines of Orokin architecture mixed with a bit of Naboo.)

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>>1247598
>>1247620
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5qhNRmMilI [Embed] [Embed]
1A) Your answer
“We must drive ourselves even harder to prepare for any coming issues. I fully support both projects in Ragala.”


2A) Your Answer
“We will treat all people under our rule fairly. We won’t do anything to stop the practice of Im’an but each participant will need to file their name and the names of the other nine with local Tau representatives at least a week before. In addition they will be given the same taxes as all other peoples of the Tau Empire, and incomplete religious freedom to incase any other practices should arise. With the construction of the future capital city, we not allow temples to any beliefs aside for the Tau’va on our homeworld. But will will guarantee the deployment of at least five fleet class ships to guard the space routes as well as providing 2-7® to enhance local security measures, with one ® per billion pilgrims.”

3A) Your Answer
“We will send our Fire Caste warriors to escort Water Caste diplomats to convince Winit families that peace will stand far better for their business rather than fighting the Tau. However we will also move one team Demiurg Bastions to near Ragala-Onos in secret incase the diplomats fail. They have orders to fire on industries run by hostile families.”

4C) Delegate this to the Aun
“I trust the Aun to allot room within the center ring.”

5A) Your Answer
“Carry out the tests”

Bump.

Is someone archiving these threads?

guess I'll do it then.

>>1264398

Doing gods work Cephanon.

>>1264468
Thank you, i can't find the setup thread though.