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Mostly up to-date map. Feel free to ask questions about anything related to the game here or in discord.


Early 2284

>GDP: 9735; Treasury - 373 surplus
>Budget:Income - [1325] Spending: Administration - 729; Military - 444;
>Population: 41 m
>Energy: Net Exporter
>Resources: Major Exporter
>Food: Net exporter
>Trade:Highly prosperous
>Morale:10/10 - Ecstatic populace


A.Naval action
B.Settlement policy
C.Construction
D.Economic policy
E.Societal policy
F.Research & Development
G.Government & Law
H.Other

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>>4530076
D
Improvment of police and counter terrorism

With the rising of our population and new urban centers is only natural that we finally take the police and the counter terrorism to standard levels of other star nations. Law and security will be given properly around all of the EFS.

(Nationwide)

Expand the police and ensure it has :

- More unites of riot
- more patrols
- specialized sub police departments (forensis and so on)
- Squads for crackdowns on crime (like Swat teams)
- More detectives, investigators and observers
- Expanded infrastructure
- More vehicles (air/land/sea) and robots/drones
- some shuttles for collaborate with the navy on security

Counter-terrorism should be additionaly expanded, given more resources and men, specialists, structures and ensure it s nation wide in all our solar systems.

>>4530087
Supporting this

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>>4530076
>B.Settlement policy
Space Pyramids
Our nation was founded by daring frontier settlers, it is our sacred duty to continue expanding, and our own ancient history provides us with a blueprint to follow.
We will construct a new brand of colony ships, titanic vessels in the shape of pyramids. They will be able to take tens, if not hundreds of thousands of people with them, floating cities journeying into the great void in search of Eden.
These super colony ships, in addition to all the features we expect of colony ships, will also be quite capable of defending themselves. Some models will have battery after battery of missiles, others will have single giant lasercannons. And all of them will have hangars capable of sending forth swarms of fighter crafts.
The shape of a pyramid, in addition to being easy on the eye, will also be most beneficial to potential first contact with less evolved species. At the mere sight of our grand vessels, the primitives are sure to prostrate themselves and worship our colonists as gods, in due time constructing pyramids of their own where they can bear forth offerings of gold and other precious metals to our envoys.

Also, instant city upon upon landing. How cool is that

>>4530087
Forgot the name

>>4530087
Support

>>4530087
Support, we can't have a massive terror attack like twice a year

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The budgeting of the police and specialized law enforcement is currently being discussed - whilst it is easy to agree that our boys in blue need to be better prepared, words alone won't do that, they'll need more funding too. In our early days we had sheriffs and deputies, whilst later on we organized a more proper districted police force, with sheriffs remaining in use in more rural areas. This has served us adequately and we have maintained a small specialized Counterterror force for decades now.

The SCTF is seeing its budget of 5 Million being tripled to 15 right now to ensure they have a presence on all planets - this is a small enough increase in the large monetary pool that it has seen no opposition. Two questions however remain before us now.

1.The first is the matter of police funding. Our budget currently has us spending one F₵ Million per million residents of the nation on our national police force. In terms of quality, our law enforcement can be described as average, there is no rampant crime on our streets generally.
A.Make a solid one-time investment into acquiring new equipment and facilities (100M) for law enforcement, then continue with our current budgeting strategy
B.Double the yearly budget of the police, allowing them to sustain a higher level of quality over time
C.Do both - an expansion now for our plan to take off and a doubling of their budget so they can maintain a high quality for the future and not require another bailout
D.A different strategy, proposed by some in the Assembly - let every planet set up a local police force funded by local taxes. The national forces will thus be able to focus on more serious matters and specialize more with the same budget

2.Some high-ranking representatives of our law enforcement have said that their effectiveness is limited by politics, their hands are tied far too often in what they can do due to the laws and judicial practice of our nation, which heavily favor civil liberty. The police have said that more than once they've been unable to protect citizens and uphold order due to that and that some officers are at times too concerned over potential backlash or other negative consequences to undertake decisive action against lawbreakers. This affects both the enforcement of law on the street and in the context of surveillance, in relation to organized crime and terrorism. They have asked for an expansion of their authority.

A.The civil liberties of our people are inalienable and shall not be infringed upon. Law enforcement will continue to act within its current limitations.
B.Give them some slight concessions, try to find the most reasonable path that would face the lest amount of public backlash whilst still expanding the abilities of our police.
C.The security of our state is paramount in these times. Expand the powers of law enforcement across the board - it is for the common good.
You may also give alternative proposals. Vote on both subtopics.

>>4530152
1
>D.A different strategy, proposed by some in the Assembly - let every planet set up a local police force funded by local taxes. The national forces will thus be able to focus on more serious matters and specialize more with the same budget

2
>B.Give them some slight concessions, try to find the most reasonable path that would face the lest amount of public backlash whilst still expanding the abilities of our police.

>>4530156
Support

>>4530152
>1
>D.A different strategy, proposed by some in the Assembly - let every planet set up a local police force funded by local taxes. The national forces will thus be able to focus on more serious matters and specialize more with the same budget
>2
>A.The civil liberties of our people are inalienable and shall not be infringed upon. Law enforcement will continue to act within its current limitations.

>>4530156
Support

>>4530156
Changing the first question to B.Double the yearly budget of the police, allowing them to sustain a higher level of quality over time

>>4530163
Fine with adjustment

>>4530156
>>4530163
Go ahead

>>4530159
Support

>>4530152
>D

>B.Give them some slight concessions, try to find the most reasonable path that would face the lest amount of public backlash whilst still expanding the abilities of our police

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There has been some grumbling among the libertarian and minarchist segments of the population - largely American expats - about the news in regards to the expansion of police powers, but you've made it subtle enough that the majority of the populace thinks little of it. Still, this has led to the formation of a political coalition in the National Assembly, the Liberty Bell Caucus, which advocates for more civil liberties and local autonomy. Though a minority both in the Assembly and as a segment of the population standing behind them, the LBC is energized and has begun proselytizing.
With the new budget, law enforcement has begun expansion in its numbers and inventory now, which will take some time to catch up to what we're hoping for.


Late 2284


>GDP: 9735; Treasury - 373 surplus
>Budget:Income - [1325] Spending: Administration - 806; Military - 444;
>Population: 43 m
>Energy: Net Exporter
>Resources: Major Exporter
>Food: Net exporter
>Trade:Highly prosperous
>Morale:9/10 - Joyous populace


A.Naval action
B.Settlement policy
C.Construction
D.Economic policy
E.Societal policy
F.Research & Development
G.Government & Law
H.Other

>>4530208
F research

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>>4530208
>F.Research & Development
Gentlemen, let us do it.
With our modern technology, we can bring back mammoths, wooly rhinos, sabretooth tigers and neanderthals. Let science be done!

>>4530208
F
Research neutronium technology and ways of collecting the resource

>>4530214
Supporting this

>>4530208
E. Societal Policy

The Free State Advertising Agency!

The Migration centre, in conjunction with the Minister for Culture, shall begin a campaign to bring people from mostly urban centres of earth to our own planets.
We shall advertise farms, jobs and a higher standard of living and prosperity than that of what they would normally be used to.
Everything from electric billboards to box advertising shall be bought in order to bring people over.
A programme shall also be set up to teach people necessary skills, from farming, to mechanics and to mining, so that even the unskilled may be tempted to come to the Free State.
We shall also construct more Colony ships (we reccomend 3) in order to help ferry these people to and fro the different planets.

Because we recently had some breakthroughs, you may only select ONE right now:

A.AI technology
B.Biotech
C.Computing
D.Missile weaponry
E.Kinetic weaponry
F.Energy weaponry
G.Ship armor
H.Shields
I.Sublight engines
J.Ship production technology
K.Psionics research
L.Communications technology
M.Mining tech
N.Energy
O.Other(Specify)


You may specify within any of the categories also.

>>4530221
M and N

>>4530221
>A.

>>4530221
M.Mining tech
Neutronium

>>4530230
This

>>4530221
>E.Kinetic weaponry
I Suggest we develop the next evolution of the MAC Cannon, the MAW (Massive Assault Weaponary) Canon will serve as the perfect siege and ship buster when suitably charged by a large power source.
M.

>>4530221
Just M

There has been interest in the advancement of mining technology, but that too could be split into several paths.

Choose one

A.Improve planetary mining - if we can implement methods of deep core mining, we would be able to access previously untapped rich deposits on the planets we already occupy, opening up more jobs for miners and making more resources available with a simpler supply chain, with no need for interplanetary transport to reach metallurgy plants
B.Improved space mining - autonomous mining drones are known to us, but not so widely implemented. If we develop new, better modules and systems for their control and work on spreading their use across our nation we will have a decided advantage in the exploitation of space under our control, bringing us to a Federation-like standard
C.Attempt neutronium research - "Neutronian materials" are considered to be an exotic brand of research, being relatively unknown to the wider scientific branch. Apparently, this research requires rare elements found in few places in the galaxy, yet can yield a highly resistant material far stronger than composites, ceramo-metals or plasteel materials used in advanced construction within our nation. There is no guarantee of (equick) success if we pursue this path now, however.

>>4530246
C.

>>4530221
Cloning of mammoths and neanderthals and more cool stuff! And putting them on their own planet. Let us make a future worth living in.

>>4530246
C

>>4530246
>A.Improve planetary mining - if we can implement methods of deep core mining, we would be able to access previously untapped rich deposits on the planets we already occupy, opening up more jobs for miners and making more resources available with a simpler supply chain, with no need for interplanetary transport to reach metallurgy plants

>>4530246
>A.Improve planetary mining - if we can implement methods of deep core mining, we would be able to access previously untapped rich deposits on the planets we already occupy, opening up more jobs for miners and making more resources available with a simpler supply chain, with no need for interplanetary transport to reach metallurgy plants

>>4530246
C

>>4530246
>>4530246
Gibson Vow with an entourage of assistants come into the council chambers. The assistants set up multiple holographic images displaying his advanced ship, ruins, and the raw deluxe neutronium.

"Now gentlemen, I have personally been conducting research of a 20,000 yrs old race who used to have great influence in the galaxy, advanced in many spectrums one of them being neutronium technology. Thanks to my research I have been able to obtain this rare resource and created this lovely ship. With that said, I will release all of my findings related to uncovering the truth of this fascinating technology. To help with our research I will also be willing to disassemble non crucial parts of my ship so we are able to thoroughly examine neutronium.
I have only have a few theories with how we might be able to collect neutronium. One theory is simplest compared to the others which is we blow up a neutron star by making it unstable enough to detonate, it will be similar with causing a supernova at least. A second theory is lifting the resource from the equator by creating a strong enough gravity projector that can oppose the gravity of a neutron star. The last one is perhaps feeding it enough mass to a neutron star that is spinning fast enough that it'll break itself apart over time.

This is all the information I have for you, thank you."

After his speech Gibson Vow looks towards his assistants, signaling them to begin handing over personal data pads with all of the information regarding neurtonium technology.

>>4530332
"I recall you mentioning this Star lifting several years ago. What would be required for such a process?"

>>4530332
**The last theory is the least probable, but it's were we feed it enough mass into an already extremely fast spinning neutron star that it'll make it unstable and break itself off.**

With the neutronian research selected as our goal, we once more have some choices to make. There is one known neutron star on the edge of our space, Cigny-881F, between Ezepean and Gagarskaya.

A.Try to blow it up
B.Feed it mass
C.Try the gravity projector idea
D.Just study Vow's available materials and further see what we can do without touching any neutron stars
E.Experiment on a regular star, maybe one of the Ghoul Stars even.
F.Other

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>>4530332
"Blowing up a star you say? Interesting proposal. What's... the catch?"

>>4530340
>D.Just study Vow's available materials and further see what we can do without touching any neutron stars

>>4530340
>D.Just study Vow's available materials and further see what we can do without touching any neutron stars

>>4530340
>A.Try to blow it up

>>4530340
C.Try the gravity projector idea

Let's avoid causing supernovas for now.

>>4530338
"Well, the amount of power just to create an eruption on the edge of a star is a feat in itself. We will need a weapon strong enough to reach the core and for a certain amount of time to make it unstable."

>>4530340
Explore the idea with the gravity projector it may lead to advances in extra fields as well.

>>4530340
>D.Just study Vow's available materials and further see what we can do without touching any neutron stars

>>4530340
>A.Try to blow it up

>>4530340
change to D

We'll start with lab experiments first then.
Give me four 1d100s.
Modifiers: -5 Vow research so far; -5 Ministry of Research and Development; +20 Extremely difficult research DC:60

Rolled 19 (1d100)

>>4530357

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>4530357

Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>4530357

Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>4530357
SCIENCE

Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>4530357
saving you

Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>4530357

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A Committee on Key Research is formed within the National Assembly, its members being the only ones outside of the Ministry of R&D privy to information pertaining to this research, as its strategic value is deemed to be high. Our best scientists are assembled and an additional budget granted for this project, dubbed "Lightswitch".
To begin with, material examination is conducted on the neutronium plating of the science ship the Vows have built, as well as on fragments of ancient alien structures that have been said to contain such materials. The alien materials are not the exact same as the ones we find on the ship - the former are sturdier, containing a slightly different makeup and structure. The two forms are thus dubbed "Ancient neutronium" and "Gibson's Neutronium". In both cases it is an alloy, with rare volatile elements forming up to several percent of the total mass. These are elements which are extremely hard to find naturally. Weeks and months are spent exploring the properties of both neutronia, which does lead to some material being lost in the process.
It was a stubborn month and a half of studies that led to a lot of heads hitting walls in search of truth. Chief researcher Satoshi Hirota did at one point remember hearing about something in the halls of the ministry and thus made a few calls back and forth, eventually reaching Gibson Vow's office.
"Hmm, we have no choice. Miss Campbell, get Pennysworth on the line now."
Digging into the deepest of crevices of knowledge, some way forward was found. By building off previous research conducted on the mysteries of the exotic stars within our territory, something which had been kept in the Ministry's files under lock and key, as electronic systems were deemed too vulnerable . According to our research, Eterani and all of the Ghoul Stars have a higher than average content of exactly the materials we might need. These materials are contained within the cores of these stars, however, something we have no easy way of accessing - except through a neutronian-shielded vessel. One we currently possess. It is hypothesized that it could venture into a star and survive. We could attempt to equip it with experimental mining gear to harvest gasses from a star's core. It'll require extra radiation shielding, the best we can possibly produce, in order to possibly survive and it would be cut off from communiciation with the outside whilst inside the star. We hope that by gathering more of this material we can create more of Gibson's neutronium at the very least and thus have more chances of advancing in this field.
This will put the sole vessel capable of such a feat, along with its crew, at risk. It is hypothesized that a warmer star would have a greater chance of containing more of these rare materials, but also be more dangerous to enter.
A.Go into a warm star
B.Try a cold one first
C.This is madness. Continue lab research instead, we're not taking such a risk.

>>4530407
B.Try a cold one first

>>4530407
>B.Try a cold one first
Lets take baby steps with this exotic equipment.

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>>4530407
>A.Go into a warm star
science demands risk

>>4530407
>B.Try a cold one first

>B. Try a cold one first

The William star is selected as an optimal candidate - with no settlements in its system and a presence of volatiles found on the ice planet Boyne, it is believed to be a fitting candidate that combines a lower size, temperature, gravity and possibility of valuable finds.

Our researchers now work on equipping the ship to have a strong enough engine to contend with the gravitational pull of the star, radiation shielding to protect the crew and actual mining equipment to get the gasses we need.

This seems like the best plan possible so far. Now we work and pray.

4 rolls

Modifiers: -5 Research so far; -5 Cold star; +15 The laws of physics DC:55

Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>4530433

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>4530433

Rolled 26 (1d100)

>>4530433

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>4530433

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM5IxG1qhl0

A month of work on the ship followed. A handpicked crew of just four was specially trained and assembled. Space on the vessel would be extremely limited and everything had to be optimized for the operation to have a chance.

On the 13th of December, 2284, the frigate-sized neutronian vessel "Aquia" launched from the carrier Churchill which had been housing it, as the former had its FTL drive stripped to make room for other equipment - it wouldn't work within William's gravitational field anyway.
At 1300 Selestine time, the crew sent its last message out:
"Command, we are activating full shielding and shutting off comm systems, entering the inner command module of the ship. Divine Shadow guide us."

And so, the observers onboard the Churchill - which had withdrawn to a presumably safe location on the edge of the system, ready to launch its hyperdrive for an emergency jump at any moment - they waited. Hours passed with no way of knowing what was going on. Back in Etar City, the people were eating their dinner by now. They were going to sleep or engaging in their prefered night time activities. It was a Futureball night actually, so many would be staying up to watch. The carrier's onboard FTL comm beacon was activated and a few among its crew had even turned on the sports channels, but most were too affixed on the ship's primary monitors. Around midnight, scanners could detect motion once more and cheers went out across the bridge. The Aquila had just exited the star successfully, on the opposite end from where it had entered.

Comm channels were opened up immediately No reply to outgoing signals from the Churchill - our explorers were likely still too close to the star for their comms to work. Or maybe they were broken? The little dot on the scanner display was maintaining its course, however - just straight ahead. After several more calls being left unanswered, angst returned among the observers on the carrier. Its course was set, a day's travel to rendezvous with the frigate.

>>4530470
Cont.

Even as the carrier pulled up in visual range by the frigate, it was not stopping or changing its course. Something had gone terribly wrong. The officers on board were thinking of ways to bring it in. Boarding pods couldn't break through its hull. If a shot did manage to pierce the armor it would just be damaging the ship further. Towing boats and drone fighters - that was the way. The drones made precise, guided strikes upon the ship's thrusters to gently disable them. The boats then grabbed onto the Aquila and shifted its course on towards the bay of the Churchill safely.

What lay inside was a tragic sight. Most of the ship's systems had been completely fried. The canisters meant to hold the harvested gas were still in place. So was the crew - their ashes still in the command module. Further examination showed that with their last efforts, they had ensured that the engine would keep running and thrust would be maintained to guide the ship to exit the star mostly intact.

A message had been left, carved by laser beam into a wall.
"DO NOT STOP. GOODBYE."

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The good news is that the Aquila can be repaired, as its hull had actually withstood the star's crushing forces somehow, but everything on the inside has to be changed. it's back to the lab for the scientists working on Project Lightswitch. Most now believe that with our current level of technology we simply can not hope to obtain what these mythical ancients had - it remains alien knowledge to us.

In Space News today:
Civil unrest rages across the Pavonid union. Lesser terror attacks have followed in the wake of the Congress bombing of '83 and as a result the government has cracked down on civil liberties amid what were already rising tensions, leading to even more riots and small-scale rebellions. Mercenary groups have been contracted to help keep the peace, leading some to believe the government does not trust its own military and law enforcement now.

Early 2285

>GDP: 10446; Treasury - 400 surplus
>Budget:Income - [1500] Spending: Administration - 819; Military - 444;
>Population: 44 m
>Energy: Net Exporter
>Resources: Major Exporter
>Food: Net exporter
>Trade:Highly prosperous
>Morale:9/10 - Joyous populace


A.Naval action
B.Settlement policy
C.Construction
D.Economic policy
E.Societal policy
F.Research & Development
G.Government & Law
H.Other

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>>4530475
"There are few more noble tasks then to uncover the mysteries of the universe for all mankind. The brave crew members of The Aquila will be remembered for their sacrifice within The Free State and beyond. Rest In Peace"

>>4530494
>F.Research & Development
When at first you fail. You try again with a new approach.

>>4530494
H. Invite the Pavonid Union to join the Extra-Solar Free State, we can help they reestablish law and order when they join with us. We are the best choice as it is clear one of the bigger powers will move in if we don't.

>>4530494
>F.Research & Development
Mammoths, woolly rhinos, neanderthals and more. Bring them all back and get them their own planet/moon/continent. For science.

>>4530494
E. Societal Policy

The Free State Advertising Agency!

The Migration centre, in conjunction with the Minister for Culture, shall begin a campaign to bring people from mostly urban centres of earth to our own planets.
We shall advertise farms, jobs and a higher standard of living and prosperity than that of what they would normally be used to.
Everything from electric billboards to box advertising shall be bought in order to bring people over.
A programme shall also be set up to teach people necessary skills, from farming, to mechanics and to mining, so that even the unskilled may be tempted to come to the Free State.
We shall also construct more Colony ships (we reccomend 3) in order to help ferry these people to and fro the different planets.

>>4530494
H.Other
Voice our support in civil liberties and the disapprovement of the Pavonid Union's government decisions.

>>4530494
H Organize another AES mission to reach out to the Pavonid Union about helping them with the civil unrest. Rather then letting corporate forces run around causing trouble or using heavy handed crack downs we can deal with this issue.

>>4530506
Support

>>4530506
Support

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>>4530506
Support while also discreetly offering my own services in the matter

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In accordance with the National Assembly's decision, the Solar Marshall has dispatched three colonial infantry regiments with attached APCs and IFVs, a unit of Freedombots and a Hellfire mech company to Delta Pavonis, escorted by a small naval force. Similar detachments have been sent by the ICS and UCA. The response on planet Caladan has been somewhat negative as the protesters and rioters now claim that the government has sold them out to foreign nations, relinquishing their sovereignty. A government in opposition has been declared in June this year, but the situation has yet to fully escalate to a state of civil war as the added military presence has caused some rioters to back down instead. The legitimate government assures us that everything will be under control by the end of the year.

Late 2285


>GDP: 10446; Treasury - 400 surplus
>Budget:Income - [1500] Spending: Administration - 845; Military - 444;
>Population: 46 m
>Energy: Net Exporter
>Resources: Major Exporter
>Food: Net exporter
>Trade:Highly prosperous
>Morale:9/10 - Joyous populace


A.Naval action
B.Settlement policy
C.Construction
D.Economic policy
E.Societal policy
F.Research & Development
G.Government & Law
H.Other

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Updated map of human space. You may notice some new names around - those are various minor powers, free colonies, the descriptions of which you can find in the Discord server's fluff room. Many are player-created in fact, admitted into canon by yours truly because I thought that'd be cool.

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>>4531587
>B.Settlement policy
Space Pyramids
Our nation was founded by daring frontier settlers, it is our sacred duty to continue expanding, and our own ancient history provides us with a blueprint to follow.
We will construct a new brand of colony ships, titanic vessels in the shape of pyramids. They will be able to take tens, if not hundreds of thousands of people with them, floating cities journeying into the great void in search of Eden.
These super colony ships, in addition to all the features we expect of colony ships, will also be quite capable of defending themselves. Some models will have battery after battery of missiles, others will have single giant lasercannons. And all of them will have hangars capable of sending forth swarms of fighter crafts.
The shape of a pyramid, in addition to being easy on the eye, will also be most beneficial to potential first contact with less evolved species. At the mere sight of our grand vessels, the primitives are sure to prostrate themselves and worship our colonists as gods, in due time constructing pyramids of their own where they can bear forth offerings of gold and other precious metals to our envoys.

Also, instant city upon upon landing. How cool is that

>>4531587
F.

>>4531587
D

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18sXqTiCkDcqr7XlIoK2YtHVfKIr_hjh4aEB3IzEwQGE/edit

>>4531600
Supporting

>>4531600
support

>>4531600
Support

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A product of decades of planning and lobbying, the Army Expansion Plan will see the ranks of our military reformed and its numbers expanded. Presently we maintain a relatively small, but excellently drilled and well equipped force of 10 infantry and 2 marine regiments, along with several other smaller units. Regiments number 1000 fighting personnel typically.
The points within this proposed plan would see an increase in quality (which has largely already been achieved with our current army) but more importantly - in quantity. The aim being for us to be able to field multiple divisions rather than regiments.
A division would typically have numbers of about ten thousand - that is to say, our current army could be reformed into a single division. We also have two regiments of marines, also a thousand each and also high-quality overall.

The main question that must be resolved is that of numbers and budgeting.
The current plan foresees the following as the strength of one army division:

"A division will be made of 4 parts, this are:

Core (Other than usual infantry, the Core will have even some infantry groups with specialization : scouts, heavy infantry, medics, engineers and weapons specialists. As well support vehicles and robotic units) :
- 10000 men
- 3000 light bots 1000 heavy bots. 50 packs of small air drones (30 drones in each group).
- 30 Support Vehicle groups (10 each)

Armour
- 20 Homesteader APC groups (10 each)
- 10 battle tank groups (10 each)
- 10 Hellfire mech groups (10 each)
- 5 heavy tank groups (5 each)

Artillery
- 10 Artillery groups (5 each)

Air (dropships and wings)
- 30 dropships groups (10 each)
- 10 wings of Red Earls (10 each)
- 5 wings of Black Princes (5 each) "

The cost of raising a single such division would be 100 Million F₵. Yearly maintenance would amount to 20 Million. Furthermore, because has volunteer enrollment, it will take some time for recruits to fill in the ranks and undergo training and receive their necessary equipment.

Now, what the National Assembly must decide is the following: How many divisions do you wish to have in total and how quickly do you want that to happen?

>>4531666
Raise 3 more divisions over a period of 2 years to test the free states ability to build up its land forces with this new system.

>>4531666
Decline, no expansions

>>4531683
Support

>>4531683
Supporting

>>4531683
support

A budget of 300,000,000 is earmarked for the army expansion. The existing, experienced troops and officers are divided up among the projected four divisions so that each can have experienced older soldiers, NCOs and officers to pass on experience. Recruitment begins, with advertisement campaigns across the nation. With a high degree of public morale and trust in the government, there's plenty of manpower to pick from and so the recruitment offices are busy day and night, whilst trains, trucks and shuttles soon begin ferrying men from gathering locations in cities and towns to training grounds across the nation. The great work begins of turning boys into men, whilst the arms industry begins working in full gear to fill the needs of the government. The moderate expansion plan has seen some minor criticism from the Liberty Bell Caucus, but it has not become anything too widespread for now.
Speaking of which, the situation on Caladan seems to have largely calmed down. The Pavonid Union has thanked us for the aid provided as its government prepares for elections in the coming months.

Early 2286

>GDP: 11209; Treasury - 200 surplus
>Budget:Income - [1625] Spending: Administration - 871; Military - 444;
>Population: 48 m
>Energy: Net Exporter
>Resources: Net Exporter
>Food: Net exporter
>Trade:Highly prosperous
>Morale:9/10 - Joyous populace


A.Naval action
B.Settlement policy
C.Construction
D.Economic policy
E.Societal policy
F.Research & Development
G.Government & Law
H.Other

>>4531732
>E. Societal Policy
The Free State Advertising Agency!
The Migration centre, in conjunction with the Minister for Culture, shall begin a campaign to bring people from mostly urban centres of earth to our own planets.
We shall advertise farms, jobs and a higher standard of living and prosperity than that of what they would normally be used to.
Everything from electric billboards to box advertising shall be bought in order to bring people over.
A programme shall also be set up to teach people necessary skills, from farming, to mechanics and to mining, so that even the unskilled may be tempted to come to the Free State.
We shall also construct more Colony ships (we reccomend 3) in order to help ferry these people to and fro the different planets.

>>4531735
supporting

>>4531735
Supporting

>>4531735
>>4531735
support

The plan being proposed can be split into two parts: Attracting new immigrants and integrating them training programs.
How much are you willing to spend on each of these?
1.Bringing in new immigrants
A.Large investment(40M)
B.Medium investment(20M)
C.Small investment(10M)
2.Training programs
A.Large investment(50M)
B.Medium investment(25M)
C.Small investment(10M)

>>4531768
1
>B.Medium investment(20M)
2
>A.Large investment(50M)
Total (70M)

>>4531768
With brining people in we should make the most of the Great Exodus happening from Earth and make the most out of those coming here.
1)A large investment 40M
2)A large investment 50M

>>4531772
support

>>4531772
Supporting this

We've invested greatly in even more growth in our nation, its expansion assured. The Migration Ministry is hopeful that the training program will offset the troubles that come with an even larger inflow of migrants than what we're already dealing with.

In Space News, American colonies in the Crocket system were attacked by Drazerii raiders. Their numbers were few and were repelled by the local defense forces successfully, though the americans suffered some casualties. This has been the first open attack made by aliens on human space in many years.

On Delta Pavonis order is fully restored and a peaceful transfer of power has seen the old Centrist party greatly diminish, with its leading role overtaken by the Liberty Party, with the Communards as a close second. To form a coalition government, the Liberty party aligned itself with the previously fringe New Awakening Party, a movement calling for a "Spiritual revival" in the "Decayed system of yore".

Late 2286


>GDP: 11209; Treasury - 130 surplus
>Budget:Income - [1625] Spending: Administration - 871; Military - 444;
>Population: 50 m
>Energy: Net Exporter
>Resources: Net Exporter
>Food: Net exporter
>Trade:Highly prosperous
>Morale:8/10 - Joyous populace


A.Naval action
B.Settlement policy
C.Construction
D.Economic policy
E.Societal policy
F.Research & Development
G.Government & Law
H.Other

>>4531812
A. Seek to gather a strikeforce made up of forces from the Human Alliance to launch a punitive raid against the Drazerii.

>>4532202
Support

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>>4532202
I'm in

>>4532202
Support and tag along obviously

We suggest that perhaps an expansion of the navy could be of use before this attack.

The black fleet could be used for create chaos and disaster in drazerii border systems before our attack too. It would damage them and create a distraction before the united attack.

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There is a collective desire for a strike back against the alien menace and our diplomatic corps along with representatives of the military are already in talks with the rest of the Human Alliance. It's looking like there's an overall enthusiasm for it after a lengthy period of peace and advancement in human space and the news that the americans have managed to beat a Drazerii force. This punitive strike could be launched as early as October this year or we could take our time to better prepare, including the building of new ships.

A.We should strike as soon as possible, to make it known we are not to be messed with!
B.At least a bit of preparation is in order (Launch towards the year's end, enough time for some smaller additions to the fleet)
C.We must assemble a grand armada for this venture, let our strength be known! Take a longer amount of time to prepare (You may build as much as you want, the attack will begin once the fleet is up to full strength)

Take into measure what you have available at the moment in the Fleet and Military tabs of the google docs. Our army regiments are at half-strength at the moment, for instance.
Speaking of which, something worth mentioning is a gift sent from Esterpels - designs and examples of working Swarmer-type missile launchers, along with improved programs for missile navigation, courtesy of the work of the Black Fleet's honored "Guest" Dr Orstadok. The programs can be installed quickly and easily into our existing systems to improve the guidance systems of missiles; Swarmer missiles already utilize them and are designed to be able to overwhelm point-defense systems on ships or stations.


Vote on how soon you want to launch the attack and if you'll be doing any prep, what it should be (Or if you don't want to go into details, just set aside a budget for it and the Admiralty will do the rest).

>>4534232
C.We must assemble a grand armada for this venture, let our strength be known! Take a longer amount of time to prepare (You may build as much as you want, the attack will begin once the fleet is up to full strength)

This will be the first true military expedition outside the Human sphere against hostile alien forces. It must be ready for what we will meet in combat and be able to sustain itself so far from home.
To they end I suggest we focus on building warships which will be able to Counter Drazenii armaments and equipment. We should also consider expanding the number of ships in our logistics Corp given how far away from human civilization this expedition may take us. We can’t count on the drazenii to leave us anything to forage.

>>4534245
In order to have some assessment of our enemy, we consult our databases and those of our allies.
We ourselves have had no experience in fighting Drazerii in space. From what our allies tell us, the preferred tactic of these aliens is a rapid, close quarters assault. Their ships tend to be sturdy and equipped primarily with kinetic weapons. Boarding attacks, whenever possible, are widely employed.

>>4534232
C.We must assemble a grand armada for this venture, let our strength be known! Take a longer amount of time to prepare (You may build as much as you want, the attack will begin once the fleet is up to full strength)

Produce 100 Dagda Class Frigates with their weapons systems replaced with Swarm Missiles and plasteel hulls

Take out a 4000$ loan to make this happen.

>>4534261
Supporting

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>>4534261
You have my Axe

>>4534232
>C.We must assemble a grand armada for this venture, let our strength be known! Take a longer amount of time to prepare (You may build as much as you want, the attack will begin once the fleet is up to full strength)


20 Dagda Class Frigate Mk. I

5 Calibas Destroyer Mk. III

2 Talon Heavy Cruiser

5 new wings of REFLEX Mk.1 Fighter Wing

10 new wings of Calega Mk. I Drone Starfighter

4 Cobra Support Ship

4 Buffalo Transport Vessel


//

support addition of Dagda class weaponry and armor, with Swarm Missiles and plasteel hulls

>>4534274
Support
And add the creation of this;

Collins Dreadnought

The largest ship built by the Free State to date, the Dreadnought shall be a major project for our scientists and engineers to complete.
In designs, it is an impressively large mobile "Siege" ship, equipped with two Massive MAV Cannons, powered by a core and capable of leveling entire cities when fully charged. Such technology is not yet available to us so we shall dedicate time to researching it.
The ship will also host a series of smaller Blue Laser battery's and includes a command centre, point defence crew quarters and a massive reactor required for powering the MAV cannons.
The second great innovation on the ship will be in its engines and general mobility, with the intention being that in spite of its size the Ships speed is to be remarkable at sub light.

>>4534297
support Dreadnought too

Since we have three different proposals, vote with a yes or no to each of them separately so I know what it'll be:

1.Pennysworth's proposal - 100 new Dagda Shrike Variant Frigates - total cost of 2000
A.Yes
B.No
2.The Deston plan - will cost 1255 on its own
A.Yes
B.No
3.The Gallagher project - the Collins Dreadnought would be the largest ship we've ever built, possibly larger than any other human-made ship to date. A single ship of this design would cost us 105 to construct, with some additional expenses being likely as this will be a first for us.
A.Yes
B.No

>>4534345
1. A
2. B
3. B

>>4534345
A
A
A

>>4534345
1.B
2.A
3.A

>>4534345
1. B
2. A
3. A

>>4534345
B
A
A

>>4534345
change my previous vote

>>4534362
here to

A
A
A

after this war is done a part of the fleet will be mothballed, for avoid a maintenace cost we wouldn t be able to afford.

>>4534440
Changing to support this

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The costs of this entire venture are estimate to be around three and a half billion of our currency, the single largest spending order ever made by the EFS. The Liberty Bell Caucus protests this both in the Assembly and outside, but enough of the public is itching for a fight that they believe we'll win, this ball won't stop rolling so easily.

Factories across our nation are working around the clock as money changes hands rapidly - overtime is paid so that more products can be rushed out in time to fill the government contracts, so many ships must be built that we've even had to outsource the production of some parts to some allied nations. Shipyards both planetary and orbital are constantly building more and more, facilities are temporarily expanded and new workers are hired. This massive spending has lit a fire under our economy's collective behind, injecting a massive amount of money into the system that has caused a spurt of growth.

All the human nations are now building up their arsenals. It'll take at least a year for our own buildup to be completed - the markets are shaken up greatly by this massive mobilization of the war industry as the suppliers of metals and producers of equipment are raking in the cash, whilst navy and army volunteers are enlisting en masse to fill in the many, many open positions.

3000 debt

Early 2287
>GDP: 12027; Treasury - 3000 in debt
>Budget:Income - [1725] Spending: Administration - 936; Military - 512;
>Population: 53 m
>Energy: Net Exporter
>Resources: Net Balance
>Food: Net exporter
>Trade:Highly prosperous
>Morale:7/10 - Happy populace


A.Naval action
B.Settlement policy
C.Construction
D.Economic policy
E.Societal policy
F.Research & Development
G.Government & Law
H.Other

>>4534477
F. Research Psionics

>>4534477
H

The state will create war bonds for support the war effort, as well raising the taxes (not too much).

The Black Fleet will be send out to do raids against the stareater empire space, near the drazerii border. Preferably smaller colonies. Our objective is to get their wealth and resources and go away.
And also to get the stareater empire against the drazerii in relations.

Just as reminder at end of the war we will mothball a part of the fleet. As well putting the taxes to a normal level again.

>>4534517
Supporting this

>>4534517
Supporting

>>4534517
Change the raid target to the unaligned aliens to the west and north of the drazenii to divert the Drazenii attention towards them.

>>4534528
support this change

>>4534477
The Deston Group will support the war effort in the ways he can. Founds, giving equipment and so on.

>>4534528
Supporting the change. The Syndicate will temporarily offer up its own facilities at a symbolic price to help with the war effort.

>>4534517
>>4534528
Support

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The Black Fleet receives reinforcements for its operation, whilst the war machine continues turning in the background.

I need four rolls and each of them has to be a 2d100.

These dice will go up against two DCs. The first is for the Black Fleet's Raid, total DC 40 (-10 Unique approach, -5 Genetically engineered soldiers, -5 High morale and cohesion, +10 Unknown space)
The second will be for general management on the home front. DC 45 (-5 War bonds initiative, -5 Expanded police force, -5 Expanded ESIA, -5 Large trade network +5 Liberty Bell movement +10 [THREAT UNKNOWN]

Rolled 30, 27 = 57 (2d100)

>>4534594

Rolled 70, 15 = 85 (2d100)

>>4534594

Rolled 39, 58 = 97 (2d100)

>>4534594

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Rolled 15, 27 = 42 (2d100)

sneed

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March 21st, 2287, the Black Fleet leaves the edges of human space on a coreward course.
In April, on a refueling stop in some system along the way they see signs of previous temporary habitation and recent presence in the form of space waste and dug-out asteroids. This is no longer wild space.
May 25th, location - somewhere on the edge of Drazerii space. Signatures within this inhabited system do not match those of the Drazerii and thus it is selected as the first target for a raid. One single habitable planet in the system with a small space station in orbit - prime target. The fleet approaches and is in engagement range with the station when another fleet warps into the system, several light seconds away - at a very long distance engagement range at which most weapons systems are uneffective. The alien fleet is en route to the planet, a cold world enveloped in snow or ice across most, but not all of its surface. Contact with them is almost certain and so the Black Admiral decides to engage. The aliens number 30 ships, most of them being identified as roughly equal to our destroyers in size. There is no certainty over whether they know of the Fleet's presence yet as the locals have not been engaged yet.

Propose battle tactics first, then we'll get on to rolls.
At your disposal are:
1x Hyperion-class Super Carrier - EFSS Churchill
5x Calibas Mk. III Destroyers
20x Dagda Shrike Variant Frigates
1 of each: Cobra, Eagle, Vow, Buffalo, Elis (Support vessels)

>>4534662
Make route for planet and moon b go behind it and then attack on a flank the alien fleet.

To add to my post above, ensure we have time while flanking for coordinate our fire and target weak points with our long range weapons.

When the aliens fleet move to get more near us, we can start using our other weapons too.

If we are on the opposite part of the planet, the alien station shouldn t be able to target us.

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>>4534677
>>4534689

Acritical Tactic Cogitator Mk. VII "Tacitus" Analysis:

"Perhaps an addendum, but enter into the dark side of the moon, powering down as much as feasibly possible to minimize sensor signature of the fleet. We shall observe this fleet. If they are defenders of this planet we shall give them every opportunity to rest, refuel and leave. If they stay longer for retrofitting or seem to be making themselves comfortable we can simply attack them while they are least prepared. Finally, if they are raiders like ourselves we shall allow them to collect all of the loot from the world for us before striking at them while they are fat from spoils, then continuing onward."

>>4534729
support this addendum

>>4534689
>>4534729
>>4534789
Support

>>4534677
>>4534729
Supporting

Stealth and observation is the path you've chosen. Whilst you have a read on their numbers, relative speed and overall mass, you can't tell much about the ships themselves from this distance. Utilizing the stealth field of the Carrier, the Black Fleet beings to move towards the dark side of the moon.

Give me four 1d100s.
-10 Hasturian stealth field -5 ESIA stealth ship -5 Support vessels +5 Local defense systems
DC: 35

Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>4537449

Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>4537449
Roll bnad

Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>4537449

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>4537449

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>4537449

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3/4

Maintaining its close order formation so as to benefit from the stelath field, the Black Fleet repositions itself to align with the dark side of the moon, deploying its stealth-purpose ships on the far wings, outside the field's protection, where they can observe and scan the alien force. As the hours pass, more things become clear to us: These are not invaders and the group is not an entirely military one - it would appear to be an armed supply group, with about half of the vessels being transports with few armaments on them. They approach the station and either dock with it or begin exchanging shuttles, some of them going to the planetary surface.

Readings on the vessels themselves indicate they all possess at least some shielding. Armaments vary, but by all accounts this is not an attack force as it lacks any prominently large weaponry that would be of use in long distance fighting - point-defense systems, lasers and mass driver weaponry can be identified.
.....
ALERT - Judging by the movements of the alien force and some strange readings we're getting, our presence is no longer a complete secret. We can not be sure if they have spotted our entire fleet or just the two recon ships, however - only the latter have gotten the strange readings. Analyzing these readings through our computers brings up Tacitus' assessment that this is must be some navigational ranging on the locals' behalf - perhaps they managed to pick up on some of our own signals.

What do we do?
A.Leave
B.Keep quiet
C.Prepare an ambush
D.Attack them
E.Open communications
F.Other

>>4537483
C.Prepare an ambush

>>4537483
D.Attack them

EMP Swarm Missiles

>>4537483
D- Attack them

We should have them on the sights of our weapons. Open fire on their weak poins.

>>4537502
>>4537505
This

>>4537502
>>4537505
Support

Like a beast from the depths of the sea sent by Neptune, the Black Fleet emerges from the shadow of the moon, firing up its engines and advancing at speed upon the alien vessels. Missiles are armed and ready to launch in 10, 9, 8....

Four rolls again - We're engaged at a classic mid range, attempting to close in further for full effect

-5 High morale and discipline -5 Partial surprise attack -5 Superior firepower +5 Mid range

DC to beat: 40

Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>4537517
Yargh

Rolled 18 (1d100)

>>4537517

Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>4537517

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>4537517

Rolled 18 (1d100)

>>4537517

"Today we strike as sharks of the cosmic seas, men! Full ahead together, we will take bit at their legs and then have our feast!" the Black Admiral barks to his officers.

Full power is given to the sublight engines and a straight ahead. The fleet must keep in a tight formation to all benefit from the field, but this is a risky maneuver - if the enemy knows their position, they are easier targets if they stay close together, for maneuverability is more valuable than shields and armor in space. Whether they managed to see through our stealth field or simply made an educated guess, it's hard to say, but the better armed of the alien ships opened fire soon enough - firstly just in the general direction of our force, but gradually bringing their salvos closer and closer before finally having hits that clearly register as having hit something. Our shields hold against the first shots, but soon the frigate "Ulster" takes three shots up front in quick succession - the first breaking its shielding, the second denting armor and damaging onboard systems and the third breaking through and causing crippling damage, along with crew losses. The nearby "Derby" takes a shot as well, its shields broken. In a panic, the captain orders that all its missiles be fired. Swarms of small EMP missiles emerge and fly towards the closest enemy - some are shot down, but perhaps half manage to make contact and explode. A third of the other frigate captains fire their own missiles as well, but there is a problem. The enemy is not yet engulfed in the field - the missiles detonate, but merely produce an explosive effect as the crystals within are not reacting. Two enemy vessels are damaged, but not destroyed, whilst one of our frigates is crippled, three have their shields down and one has taken minor hull damage as well. Thankfully, we are now closing in, almost at close range.


-5 High morale and discipline --5 Superior firepower

DC: 40

Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>4537552

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>4537552

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>4537552

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>4537552

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFY7i7pJAXg
"Keep your accursed eyes open and on those monitors, you bastards! Fire those missiles only when in range! Now listen well - they know where we are now, so spread out. Let the Kraken swallow them whole down and bring them to Davy Jones' locker!"

At that command, the tight formation is dispersed. The ships of the Black Fleet disperse in all directions, like an octopus spreading its tentacles out, making it harder for the enemy to target us as we are not clustered together, whilst they still remain relatively tightly formed up around the station, though the combat vessels have taken to the front with the transports staying back. Laser batteries from the station itself also open up on us and the Derby, already damaged, sustains critical damage, with a missile misfire within one of the bent launchers sealing the crew's fate. Yet with the Admiral's orders clear, we maintain our advance, with the destroyers laying some fire down upon the enemy to cover for our frigates' advance - and so, at the moment of ranging confirmation, the eighteen tentacles of the Beast open up to spew unholy electronic fire down upon the unexpecting foe. The Swarmers are too many for their defenses. Those with their shields still up see them broken, whilst those who had been damaged by our own destroyers' volleys are directly impacted by EMP missiles, disabling ship systems.

The enemy is now greatly weakened, though about half of their combat ships can still fight.

Modifiers:

-5 High morale and discipline --5 Superior firepower -5 Numerical superiority -5 Enemy confusion
DC: 30

>>4537567

Rolled 31 (1d100)

>>4537567
YOO HOOO

Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>4537567

Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>4537567

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Rolled 41 (1d100)

>>4537567

Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>4537567
"And then i said, well"

2/4 due to the crit fail

The enemy must have a capable commander at the very least - they micromanage their maneuvers finely. The heavier vessels take vanguard positions, at times shielding those behind them physically so that they can get their systems back in order. With our first and in some places second volley of EMP missiles spent, some of our frigates switch to regular Swarmers. Just as the "Wretched Claw" was firing off its last volley, a one in a million enemy shot strikes the cluster of missiles just as they had left the launcher, disabling the frigate with its own ammunition. A pair of subsequent shots then destroy it completely as it is completely unable to maneuver. Frigates destroyed on our side now number two, with three crippled and five damaged. One of our destroyers, the "Blackbeard" is also coming under heavy fire and has lost its shields.
The enemy is putting up a hard fight and has regained some manner of cohesion, but the advantage is still clearly on our side as their own vessels are also being destroyed or disabled one by one. Some of the transports at their rear are attempting to escape the battlefield now, however, in particular the one large ship among them - with a pair of combat vessels breaking off from the main fighting line just to provide it with a rearguard.

Tactical orders by the Black Admiral may influence outcomes further.

-5 High morale and discipline --5 Superior firepower -5 Numerical superiority
DC: 35

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>4537593

Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>4537593

Rolled 6 (1d100)

>>4537593

Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>4537593

Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>4537593
Pull back Blackbeard
Have Queen Anne's Revenge use it's massive spine mounted railgun to cripple the fleeing ship along with sending two destroyers along with six frigates to ensure they don't escape.

Send out the boarding parties.

>>4537606
>B.Open communications
[Red]"Surrender or every lifeform on your ships and this planet is forfeit."[Red]

>>4537606
C

Then go for that small station and see if we can hit the planet colony

>>4537608
Supporting

We'll see how far threats can get us. If they don't work, then that means these xenos have not learned to fear us yet - understandable, as the Black Fleet is a newcomer here. Building a reputation takes time and this is a good place to start.

Give me four rolls. A 4/4 will be an enemy surrender, anything below that will have them fighting you.

-5 High morale and discipline -10 Complete space superiority -10 Boarding specialists -5 Hostage planet +5 ????

DC: 25

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>4537615

Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>4537615
"surrender or well you know already"

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>4537615

Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>4537615

Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>4537615

"Surrender or every lifeform on your ship and this planet is forfeit."
The Admiral's message is sent out in Standard Zian, the most widely understood alien language - to our knowledge. Sure enough, a reply comes through in the same language.
"Servants of the True Path do not bow to serpents. Your threats are hollow, for our faith is stronger than anything. Where one falls, a hundred shall rise until your jewelled spires are but dust returned to the void. Destroy the planet if you will, but we take no orders from you, accursed servant of-"
The speech is cut off by sounds of shots and distorted alien screams. After a minute of uncertainty, we once more receive a reply.
"Take what you wish, but spare our people's lives. A few of the more fervent believers may try to stop you, but most will stand back. We will try to stop the fanatics on our side, so I beg you - show mercy, if not to us, then to those on the surface at least. This is just a small frontier settlement, our cargo was not meant for here."

Thus, complete victory is secured. The Black Hounds are sent out and begin scouring the captured station and the ships that were not destroyed in the battle. As we were warned, a few aliens struggle to the last, but they are too few, too scattered and too demoralized to offer significant resistance - not a single one of our Hounds falls in combat. Indeed, on some ships we see the same scene having played out again and again - the crews fighting among each other for control of the vessel and its fate. On one of the disabled destroyers the Hounds even saw the fight as it was ongoing. Zealous soldiers were attempting to seize control of the ship's command center, apparently to initiate a self-destruct order, but none succeeded, as the acting commander of the fleet had ordered a stand down.

The aliens we are dealing with are none other than the Zoram - and, evident from quick questioning, these are indeed the "Free Zoram" variety, who do not count themselves as vassals of the Stareater Empire. Their fleet stopped here merely to rest and resupply on their journey towards the core worlds of their kind. What they carry are spoils of war - captured weapons, armor, relics and slaves, from none other than the Drazerii. The large transport we disabled is in fact a large transport ship with sturdy containment areas wherein hundreds of captive Drazerii are kept - not just fighters, but civilians too, including children.

For us, the spoils of battle are not just those, but also a variety of minor valuables, personal and shipborn equipment, fuel, ammunition and general supplies necessary for a fleet's operation. Across the various captured vessels, over a thousand Zoram crewmen also remain alive and could be taken as captives if we so wish.

A captain's meeting of the Black Fleet is called. What do you mean to do with these xenos - how much will you take and will you do anything else in this system?

>>4537661
Take everything not nailed down along with pulling any information we can from their systems. A few of the less zealous crewmembers will be taken to help pilot the captured ships. Besides that everything will be taken back to Tortuga.

Offer the Drazerrii a choice, join the Black Fleet or get blown out the airlocks.

Any maps of their space sectors and the location of their core worlds is important.

>>4537661
"Admiral this represents a perfect opportunity to learn more about these Zoram, their hand in the Bombings at Pavonid, and the missing slaves."
"We should at the very least interrogate a few of them in order to get a better picture of the situation."

>>4537661
Interrogate them all
Tell them to tell the planet colony to disable defenses and allow us to take resources.

Begin longer interrogations. Then leave them here.

Everything of the loot is to be used for the EFS war effort. This raid was made for that in first place, Home needs it.

>>4537673
Support

>>4537673
>>4537679

Supporting these

Addendum:
Let the Drazerii go, we have no need for slaves. Put them in one of the captured ships and send them on their way.

Give me four d100s now for the looting. Low results will not give any negative consequences, just less benefit.

>>4537689
this

Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>4537695

Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>4537695

Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>4537695

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>4537695

Besides acting as curiosities - or as necessary supplies to commandeer the captured enemy ships and bring them along - most of the material gathered is of little direct use to us. The wealth that could be extracted from it will be somewhat modest.
From the wrecks of the enemy fleet there are still several vessels that can travel and we are taking them with us. Navigational data that we have acquired will be of immense importance both for the Black Fleet and for our wider operations in this sector of space, as it is precisely the lack of navdata that has been one of the biggest hurdles in planning.
Interrogating the Zoram proves to be somewhat difficult - or at the very least slow. Still, there'll be enough time on Tortuga to make the ugly bastards talk.

As for the Drazerii, that is something we must deliberate. After being presented with our terms, about twenty or so of their warriors agree to join the fleet if the rest are freed and given a Zoram ship with which they can return home - those are their terms.
A.Agree, we'll take these volunteers and let the rest be on their way
B.Clap them all in chains and drag them to Tortuga
C.Out the airlock with those who do not fall in line.
D.Dispose of them all. They are a liability - after all, it was the Drazerii who raided this system.

>>4537722
C

>>4537722
>A.Agree, we'll take these volunteers and let the rest be on their way

>>4537722
>D.Dispose of them all. They are a liability - after all, it was the Drazerii who raided this system.

>>4537722
D.Dispose of them all. They are a liability - after all, it was the Drazerii who raided this system.

>>4537722
D.Dispose of them all. They are a liability - after all, it was the Drazerii who raided this system.

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Having considered the size of the average Drazerii and the effort required to throw them out of airlocks, that last part is only done metaphorically, through a more simple method - blowing the entire prison ship to tiny bits with nuclear fusion missiles after everything valuable has been taken out. The Zoram we leave behind are given a story to tell - that we are in fact a retaliation force of Drazerii and that we have reclaimed our brothers and sisters and are taking them home. The evil prison ship was destroyed as a symbolic gesture. With the job done, some hours are required to regroup, repair and reassess our position. Three Shrike frigates were destroyed during the battle and of those crippled in the fight one is too heavily damaged to be repaired - its crew is recovered and the ship is scuttled. The rest are brought in shape well enough to set sail once more, with a course for the Black Fleet's Cove.

Overall, this was a successful operation. The data secured as a result of it will be crucial to the major offensive that is set to begin in a few months' time. Our facilities in the Esterpels system will also give us more to work with further along the line. The combat experience gained is also of great importance and the Admiralty will surely take a great interest in analyzing it in preparation for The Big One.

In high spirits, the Black Fleet weighs anchor. In preparations for hyperjump, a few crewmen on the Queen Anne's Revenge begin singing, which - thanks to a particularly jolly comms officer - soon spreads across the rest of the fleet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p34hQgvOpM8

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The Black Fleet returns to its cove and gets to work on repairing ships, interrogating prisoners, studying alien technology and preparing for the next fight. War preparations elsewhere are going more or less on schedule. The costs that the government has taken on are serious, but on the other hand it's making a lot of money for those in the right businesses - building ships requires minerals and factories to turn out alloys, shipyards to assemble the vessels, weapons factories making arms, armor and ammo, fuel refineries preparing hyperfuel and helium in mass quantities; Farmers sell their produce to food processing plants, textiles are being turned into uniforms and most important of all perhaps - water is measured and prepared for ships that will be spending a long time in space, carrying thousands of crewmen and possibly tens of thousands of soldiers. Indeed, there's so much work to go around that our domestic production is not fully capable of managing it all and the Admiralty's logistics department has become one of the primary importers of caffeine (and other stimulants) on Selestine.
Issuing war bonds has spread out our public debt somewhat, with bonds worth 500 Million FreeMoney having been sold already. The people's faith seems to depend on our ability to make this great effort worth the expense as public debate on matters of war and peace is now widespread - there have been marches in the streets, agitating for both.
One can see a similar picture painted across most of human space and to any outside observer it's become impossible to hide the fact that these upstarts in space are going to make a move very soon.
Navigational data secured by the Black Fleet, alongside other sources, provides us with a wider map of space.

Late 2287

>GDP: 12027; Treasury - 3000 in debt
>Budget:Income - [1725] Spending: Administration - 962; Military - 1106; Interest - 150
>Population: 55 m
>Energy: Net Balance
>Resources: Net Balance
>Food: Net exporter
>Trade:Highly prosperous
>Morale:7/10 - Happy populace


A.Naval action
B.Settlement policy
C.Construction
D.Economic policy
E.Societal policy
F.Research & Development
G.Government & Law
H.Other

>>4542429
F.

>>4542429
D
Military

Create with the rest of human space an organized and prepared attack strategy. Which systems should be attack first and by who ?
And then how we will proceed.
How many should be left behind in case of counterattacks in human space ?

For the EFS we have also to consider in which system we want to deploy the Black Fleet.

>>4542434
F

>>4542429
F.

Research it is. Once again, you may pick one option.

A.AI technology
B.Biotech
C.Computing
D.Missile weaponry
E.Kinetic weaponry
F.Energy weaponry
G.Ship armor
H.Shields
I.Sublight engines
J.Ship production technology
K.Psionics research
L.Communications technology
M.Mining tech
N.Energy
O.Other(Specify)

>>4542451
>M.Mining tech
>N.Energy

>>4542451
K

>>4542451
N

>>4542455
Support E
>>4542459
And support K

Just doing N then

>>4542451
K

>>4542451
K.Psionics research

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The Black Sun War - in particular the Battle of Asgard - showed to the governments involved that without a doubt there was something to the rumors which had been swirling around human space by that point, speaking of people in the distant colonies manifesting strange abilities allowing them to manipulate the outside world using their own minds. Indeed, all nations involved began making inquiries and setting up secret research facilities over time to look into the matter.
In 2283, the ICS was the first to go public in announcing to the world that psionics are real, potentially dangerous, yet also holding much potential for use. A few weeks later, Space-XL, core member of the Free Enterprise Pact, announced that it was beginning a great research initiative in the sphere of psionics and was reaching out to any and all people who believe they or others around them have psionic abilities, seeking to recruit them for the program. In the years since then, the Eurasian Alliance and the United Cities of America have both followed in making public announcements on their psionic research programs and open recruitment centers, along with tests to determinute aptitude, have been established.
Common psionic abilities known to us include telepathy, telekinesis, limited precognition, psionic empathy, gravitational manipulation.

The government of the Extrasolar Free State has similarly now set up official research bases and dedicated a committee to the pursuit of knowledge in this sphere. The Blackwell Foundation reached out the day after the decision was made and has struck up a partnership with the Ministry of Research, releasing some of its own documentation to the public in turn - showing that they have been studying psionics for seventy years now. This has been known to some in our government in secret, as there has even been a partnership program with ESIA for decades now. From 2210 until now there have been around a hundred trainees in the Blackwell Foundation's psychic program who have successfully manifested and obtained a measure of control over their abilities. According to their research, exposure to antimatter found in volatile elements and hyperfuel is what allows some humans to unlock latent psionic abilities. This can carry dangers with it if the process of exposure is not handled safely, however, potentially causing mutations, psychological damage or death.

The Foundation's aid has allowed our government to make up for the time lost until in waiting until now. Some foreign research groups dispute the Blackwell Foundation's claims - which, if correct, would mean they are the first (still active) group to have successfully advanced studies in this field.

With a basic psionic theory established and facilities being opened up, future research into this field may yield more practical results.

All material preparations are now finished - the armed forces of the Extrasolar Free State stand at the ready.


Early 2288

>GDP: 15,000; Treasury - 3300 in debt
>Budget:Income - [2144] Spending: Administration - 988; Military - 1106; Interest - 150
>Population: 57 m
>Energy: Net Balance
>Resources: Net Balance
>Food: Net exporter
>Trade:Highly prosperous
>Morale:7/10 - Happy populace


A.Naval action
B.Settlement policy
C.Construction
D.Economic policy
E.Societal policy
F.Research & Development
G.Government & Law
H.Other

>>4542537
A. Coordinate with our allies and go to war.

>>4542541
Support

>>4542541
This

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>>4542537
A.
We shall gather the Human Alliance Fleet in the Kepura system and make singular thrust into Drazerii space with the goal of conquering a series of planets before taking the fight to their homeworld. The goal is to destroy their navy, rescue slaves and force a treaty upon them.

The Black Fleet will attack from another point seeking to raid military installations and take another high value planet.

>>4542554
Sure

>>4542541
support

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The Human Alliance, founded as a pact decades ago, is now proceeding with its first ever true test of action. The star Kepler-186, one of the earliest and to this day furthest outposts of humanity, is where the combined fleets of our species assemble. New Shenzhen, originally designated Kepler-186f, is a well developed and prosperous colony planet, boasting a population of around 42 million. Its stellar infrastructure is also well set up, able to act as a staging ground for such a large invasion.

The first question at hand should be: How many ships and troops should we send to Kepura? Will the Black Fleet be acting alongside the rest or separately?

The second question should be whether we seek to take part in one big push with all human fleets united or to take our own course in this war.

You may present plans both detailed and not on what you propose to Alliance High Command. Discussions are already occurring among the top brass as to how to best proceed. You can always say that you'll abide with the majority opinion also.

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>>4542587
You see, I have studied the art of the Drazerii for many years. They will no avoid a battle that aims for their homeworld. It is an insult to their brutalistic honour and to have even a single foreigner set foot on their homeworld would require their most high ranking warlords to commit suicide over allowing this to happen.

It is in their art after all.

The entirety of the Extrasolar Free State Fleet and Army should be deployed in this situation.

The Black Fleet should act independently.

All of the Human Fleets should gather for one concentrated thrust.

>>4542589
A solid enough plan the only issue i have is with complete deployment of our own forces. We should leave a small force of the navy and army within the free state in case the Drazenii or any other aliens launch a counter offensive.

>>4542600
Agreed with this caviat

>>4542587
Leave in defense of the EFS, one army division and :

- 5 Dagda Class Frigate Mk. I
- 10 Dagda Shrike Variant Frigate
- 1 Cobra Support Ship
- 1 Calibas Destroyer Mk. III

Black Fleet can act on his own, but should remain in contact in case if it s needed.

Army Divisions should move in drazerii systems when we have secure them from the naval point.
Human Fleets should balance themselves and takeout 3 major targets that will cripple the Drazerii for industry, naval and morale. So the fleets should be divide in 3 attack groups.
The plan will adapt it self with the war in case we need to.

>>4542622
Supporting

>>4542622
Supporting this as part of the defense measures.

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Leaving a defense force behind, our fleet arrives in Kepura to rendezvous with the rest of the Alliance forces on March 2nd. The admirals are in agreement on one thing - we'll need a beachhead in Drazerii territory first and that is going to be the Boek system, 50 parsecs away. Operation Pioneer is the name of the plan and it will have us going in guns blazing, ready to set up shop for further advances in alien territory.The journey will require several refueling stops. After we've established a presence in enemy territory, the admirals will convene once again to decide whether an advance on their core system of Kechot is viable or whether a three-pronged advance would suit us better.

03.03.2288 - the grand fleet, numbering around four thousand ships, prepares for the jump into hyperspace.

The Black Admiral may set a course for his fleet now or choose to wait.


Operation Pioneer is a go.
I'll need 4 rolls now.
-10 Captured navigational data -5 High morale and discipline +10 ????
DC:45

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>4542634

The Black Fleet will hold for now

Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>4542634

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>4542634
The Operation begins now.

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>4542634

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vDwqpzSrRU

04.04.2288 - the Alliance fleet warps into realspace in the Boek system. The comms light up - roll calls sound out and it seems the fleet has managed to synchronize its movements properly, every group is here and we aren't waiting on anybody. That is a good thing, because sensors soon pick up a massive amount of energy signatures within the system, in orbit around one of its planets. There's no mistaking it - that must be a fleet.
A message goes out on open waves, received by all:

"Oy there, human gits! Name's Big Batto, boss o' these parts, real pleasure to ave ya. Yous lot finally found it in ya harts to come over ere for a scrap eh? All our calls to battle as yar fancy fellas say been answered at last. The lads been waitin a while and are itchin to ave a go at ye. Now, we're all ere to ave some good and propa fun. If yous lot need a few to steady yeselves, we can wait, but no more'n a few hours. Then we'll get goin and lay ya out good. Batto out."
This message was delivered without an autotranslator. There's some confusion among parts of the fleet for a minute, before we manage to get our bearings together more or less.
The Drazerii are waiting for us, their fleet situated five light seconds away from our current position.
"Seeing as they knew we were coming" says Admiral Hawkins "they probably could have ambushed us at the likely exit point of our fleet. They're here for sport, the bastards".

The number of Drazerii ships, according to our initial readings, is roughly equal to our own fleet - between two and four thousand vessels.

What do you propose we do?

A.Form up and engage the enemy
B.Attempt further communications
C.Withdraw
D.Other

>>4542655
A.
Make sure the black fleet is entering their systems somewhere else and raiding while we have a scuffle

>>4542655
A.Form up and engage the enemy

Begin long range engagements

>>4542655
>A.Form up and engage the enemy
No use complaining about our fortunes. Get everyone in their formation and begin the assault.

>>4542655
A.Form up and engage the enemy

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The admirals are in agreement. No talking and no running is going to be of help to us here. Our fleet forms up for a long-range engagement, all power to main batteries, targets - locked on. Fleet Admiral Hamelin aboard the battleship "Bonaparte" is the first to issue an order to fire.

The battle has begun - give me four rolls
-10 Long range advantage -5 Good battle order +5 Maneuver

DC:40

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>4542670
Fire!

Rolled 49 (1d100)

>>4542670

Rolled 65 (1d100)

>>4542670

Rolled 28 (1d100)

>>4542670

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>4542670

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The enemy allows us the first shot and it brings a great cheer to the crew of the Bonaparte when it is registered as a hit. A thousand other ships soon light up the void with their coilguns and lasers, sporadically registering hits upon the enemy. The Drazerii fleet moves out of its position, their formation a loose one - with room enough for individual ships to be able to perform fast maneuvers to the side in order to evade projectiles. Return fire is weaker than what we're putting out, but the scanners and comms officers soon go wild - readings don't match the reality as one ship after another takes seemingly impossible hits. An overwhelming noise of activity is registered - that of over two thousand near simultaneous hyperjumps occuring and shortly thereafter ending - utilizing microjumps, the larger part of the Drazerii fleet has suddenly closed the distance we had between our fleets, now standing in close range, a few of their ships having even exited at point blank range, with more than one subsequent ramming being registered, with the carrier "Midway" taking a hard blow from a vessel a third of its size punching into its hull.

You may give tactical advice whenever you wish.

-5 Disorganized enemy formation +5 Element of surprise +5 Close range combat

DC:55

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>4542690
UNLEASH THE MISSILES, TARGET SHIPS AND BOARDING PODS