Alex Humva Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 OOCI decided it wasn't worth it and negotiated a peace before anyone had fired a shot. Me and Power now have complete control over the IL on our sides, and I'm going be putting out warning becons saying any S2 traffic will be shot down. 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong
Necro Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 OOC: So wait, you're restricting travel between the two systems?
Alex Humva Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 OOCYes; upon recieving 1-40 I'll be sticking stuff up saying that unless you have a **** good reason you need to turn around and head back home. My side of the IL will only allow official TAP business to be conducted; either a TAP delegation being sent out into S2 or an S2 delegation coming to talk to the TAP.And it's sector, not system; system is star system, sector is the thing they're in. Just a minor technicality that's been bugging me. 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong
Necro Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) OOC: Sector, system, tomato, tamato, america, canada, the meaning is conveyed properly.So wait, you have systems in sector 2 and come and go freely, but you're not allowing anyone to go into sector 1? Edited November 19, 2011 by Necro
Akaku: Master of Flight Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 OOC: 105-C (02) Planetary Habitation & Terraforming Vessel has made it to 1-31. Finding no Sentient life, they begin the terraforming/colonization process.--Akaku: Master of Flight "I've brushed with death so often I should start giving him high-fives while I pass." Recent Work: Return to Forum (2024) Friend's works: Terrible Comics (2016) | The Guardians of Gevra Nui (2017) | Reborn (2016) Older Work: The Legends of Taladi Nui (2017)
Alex Humva Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 OOCNo; I have all the worlds on the S1 side of the IL, Power has all the worlds on the S2 side of the IL. I'm restricted from going into S2 by him, he's restricted from S1 by me.Only official delegations can get through the IL blockade. 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong
Necro Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 OOC: Unless the key or map are off, you have 2-3?On that note, am I the only one who has trouble distinguishing some of these colors? Most of them are fine, but some of them on the key I have to squint for.Also, only TAP delegations, or any delegation whatsoever?
Alex Humva Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 OOCThe maps are outdated as of now; I have 1-40, Power has 2-3. They'll be updated tomorrow when the status reports are given. As for the colors, I'll see what I can do.And any delegations who are looking to actually do something, not lull around and spy. 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong
Necro Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 OOC: Add 36 and 22 for my update then.And define "Do something", because that's pretty vague, and I want to know what would and wouldn't get me into a war.
Alex Humva Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 OOCBy do something I mean a real, honest effort to make a treaty or discuss interstellar happenings. If you show up be ready to give them a reason as to why they shouldn't blast you out of the sky.Also, be careful as if you show up later you might end up during the rebellion that's going happen. 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong
Necro Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 OOC: There's a rebellion now too?...I'm just going to keep from getting mixed into all this for now, unless it turns into war.
Alex Humva Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 OOCThe Confederation ticked a lot of people off; the war was poorly planned and executed and now an entire colony has been lost. It's the stuff that stories are made of, so a more peace loving people are going rise to power. Not pacifists, just people who know when to fold and when to play their cards. It'll be my way of restoring a little bit of honor to my people after this fiasco. 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong
Toast of Awesomeness Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 IC: Very well- our fleet is en route. We will fight our hardest, replied the Proctor to the Alizarin.IC: We have made contact with them- they are allies of ours. We are sending a task force to assist them now, or so I'm told, replied the Minister. Well, would you just look at that? I'm a piece of toast.
Lara White Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 IC: [Shield of Baross, 1-16]The captain blinked in surprise, then shrugged. "Jump drive status.""Ready to jump, sir.""Good. Let's advance."The ships blinked out of the system and onward, toward 1-28.~+~On Ithaka, the Skydocks began building another Sicarius-class raider.
Alex Humva Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 OOCTime for Operation Reduce Natsirt **** Status.IC [Location: Citamgine. Identity: Head Admiral]Upon arriving back at Citamgine, the admiral transferred off the ship, leaving a lower ranking admiral to send the ship off to help the evacuation of New Kory. On the Protector class station he didn't waste one moment making contact with a group of people he knew would help him. Keeping a low key on the station was difficult, but a man of his position knew how to use stealth.He walked up in his long coat next to a table, two men and a woman sitting there. He took note of the glasses; each was a different drink, red, green, purple. Taking a menu he sat down next to them, giving the menu a brief look then putting it down."I hear the meat here is real; is it true?""Only the cheap kind; synthetic meat grown in a factory. It just isn't the same if you ask me." The tallest man shrugged. "I'd suggest the Blue Meal; best value for your money.""I like the Orange Meal personally."The man leaned forward, leaving that half of his face was covered in scales, like a fish. "So what's the Head Admiral of the space navy doing talking to a bunch of misfits like us?""You're good at what you do; you have dozens of rebel cells scattered throughout the Confederation." The admiral tapped his chest. "Speak freely; Confederation Intelligence isn't listening.""What makes you think we'll tell you who they are?""I don't need to know who they all; all I need to know is that they'll support an uprising.""An uprising? Against the Confederation? Give me a break; that's a pipe dream.""Not if you have the space navy behind you.""...You'd do that?" The tall man was now very interested. "How?""Almost all the captains have voiced official protests about this result show of hostilities; we attacked a peaceful species, betrayed a treaty signed in good will." The admiral shook his head. "This goes against the very foundations of our society; not to mention this war was a strategic failure. I can lead a military coo with ease; almost all in the military believe this to be a mistake, and with the proper urging they will follow me. I need civilian support though.""Shouldn't be too hard; riots are breaking out all over the Confederation as we speak. Give me some time, and we'll organize something." The man raised an eyebrow. "You know if this is a set up, you will die very slowly and very painfully, right?""I wouldn't think anything of it." The admiral stood up. "It's been good doing business with you." 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong
Xomeron Posted November 20, 2011 Author Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) IC:The Syrrinx fleet returned to its own space in short order, battlefleet Primus disassembling to become part of the Defensive Fleet. One of the Faeries was put offline, to allow construction of a new test batch of Destroyers.Meanwhile, the Office of Xenology requested a full dossier on the Natsirt and their allies from the AlizarinOOC: Construction begun on four Hobgoblin class Destroyers in the Spacedocks over Calinar. 1 Faerie decommissioned over Lianka. Edited November 20, 2011 by King Of Shadows That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely."
Wyrd Bid Ful Araed Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 IC: The Alizarin received the request from the Syrrinx and agreed with the motivation. The White of Glaucous sent broadcasts to all those that the Alizarin had come into contact with."Diemawr. Syrrinx. Treanuans. We told you all of an invasion that put us at great peril. The invasion has been thwarted...for now. We have every belief the invaders will try again. We request a meeting. Between all of us. If you are aware of any species that have not been contacted by us, invite them. We wish to meet on 2-26, neutral ground equidistant between us all. We will divulge all we know of the invaders. We hope to organise alliances, defences, plans..."
Alex Humva Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 IC [General]The Natsirt military council for the TAP sent out a message; it was a rather simple one, a request for one ship from each of the alliance races to rest in orbit over each of the Confederation worlds, three at the moment. Meanwhile, the New Horizons had been relieved, the true delegation at 1-9 while the ship came home to be dry docked until needed. The Valiant class cruisers called back from their missions however did not go into dry dock; two went into orbit over all Natsirt worlds while the remaining two assisted in evacuation. All other ships in the fleet assisted in the evacuation; when they were done their orders were to form an equal defense of all Natsirt worlds. 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong
Toast of Awesomeness Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 IC: The communication was relayed to the Minister at 2-40.He turned to the Primarchs.The Alizarin are safe, for now. They're requesting a meeting of all this sector's races- if you'll prepare a ship, Primarchs, we can show you the way, if you wish. It'd be a good place to begin relations with the other races.IC: No longer needed, the fleet returned to 2-42. Well, would you just look at that? I'm a piece of toast.
Wyrd Bid Ful Araed Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 IC: One of the three Icterine on 2-5, the Unswerving Speed in the Face of the Abyss loaded itself up with ambassadors and set off for the intended system they'd suggested for a meeting. They hoped others would come
Xomeron Posted November 20, 2011 Author Posted November 20, 2011 IC:The Syrrinx office of Xenology sent invitations to the Diemawr and the Natiru. For their part of the delegation, Sienta was sent from Natiru space on the way to 2-26 That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely."
Toast of Awesomeness Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 OOC: I was wondering, what do everyone's races look like? I described mine in my profile on the first page, but a lot of people I haven't seen their profiles. Just for my imagination to feed on. Well, would you just look at that? I'm a piece of toast.
Veeci Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) Ooc: Today's been rather busy so please excuse the painfully short Ic's. (2-5) Ic: As quietly as they had come the observing Leben fleet left without a trace en-route back to 1-36.(1-34) Ic: Without much warning the Leben representatives left for their ship and headed back for 1-36.IC(1-40): The Leben ambassadors arrived in the only fully-fledged Alizarin city on the planet. When compare to the mighty Vermillion or inspiring Saffron on Glaucous it looked rather ramshackle, but if you had never seen one of the Alizarin cities it was a thing of beauty."You come at a bad time," the Leben were greeting by a party of Alizarin, floating free in the water like four-foot lamps. "We have just received word that our assets in another Sector are under attack. We must shore up our defences, so I hope you will not take any abrupt treatment as an insult on our part."[/color](1-40) Ic: "Not at all." The Leben delegates calmly stood aside from the apparent commotion that consumed the fledgling Alizarin colony. When things began to calm down and seemed less frenetic the head representative approached the Alizarin that he had talked to earlier."I certainly hope your situation has improved. May I ask what exactly is going on? And when might we expect to be able to have our meeting?Ooc: 1-42 & 1-35 become Inner-Worlds (Yesterday). Total Industry rises to 9.Production cool-down complete. Construction begun on 4 Klein (1-35) (Done 11-22)Construction begun on 4 Klein (1-42) (Done 11-22)(@Toast): Well, I posted my profile, but I'll go ahead and repost my appearance.Physiology:The Leben are 1.2 meter tall, subterranean-dwelling bipeds with proportionately long, thin limbs. They can weigh from 40-55 kilograms. Their grey-brown skin is similar to that of a sharks, smooth one way, abrasive the other. Their heads are shapes like wide, ovals, with multiple forward-facing, jet-black eyes and and three pairs of omnidirectional, bat-like ears. A pair of mandibles make up their mouth and a raised, boney spine dominates their back.Members of the species are able to dislocate their joints and deflate muscle mass for a significant length of time. This ability allows them to crawl through incredibly small holes in their cave-oriented environment. Though, with this great flexibility, they are taxed of brute strength. The skin on a Leben's hands and feet act like a gecko's, enabling them to cling and climb surfaces with ease.A Leben's sight flows into the infrared spectrum, enabling one to easily maneuver in nearly zero-light environments when in conjunction with their exceptional hearing. The species also possesses two distinct variations of vocal chords, allowing much more complex speech and language. Edited November 20, 2011 by Veeci Imagine, a room, awash in gasoline. And there are two implacable enemies in that room. One of them has nine-thousand matches. The other has seven-thousand matches. Each of them is concerned about who's ahead, who's stronger. - Carl Sagan Formerly Vorox Chief.
Xomeron Posted November 20, 2011 Author Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) OOC: Syrrinx are your generic anthropomorphic lizards, kind of like that one race from Elder Scrolls. Black teeth, eyes in orange, yellow, and gray. Scales in a smattering of green and brown, Their arms are long, with large black claws hanging from the fingers. They have a pair of smaller arms that are pretty much long enough to reach up to the mouth, evolved for eating, usable for fine manipulation such as writing. Roughly 2.2 meters tall. Edited November 20, 2011 by King Of Shadows That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely."
Alex Humva Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 OOCThe entire bloody sector is rallying to the defense of one species, most of them barely knowing each other nor less the Alizarin?Good god what have I put my foot into here. A five player alliance, that's what.IC [Location: 1-10. Identity: Representative Sivan]The newly arrived representative, seeing no point in delaying, brought his first issue to the committee."We've encountered a race a little while ago that seems to be nearly as technologically advanced as any of us, judging from their warships. I believe a TAP delegation comprised of all three races should be sent to see if they'd be willing to join our alliance. Friends are important in dark times such as these." 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong
Wyrd Bid Ful Araed Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 OOC: Well the Tsui'Nar and Alizarin were bound to firm friends given how biologically similar they are (seriously, who knew there would be two players using jellyfish-like creatures that communicated by light?) and the Syrrinx appear to be spoiling for a fight regardless of who its with. There's also the fact that you attacked so early. It put everyone in a 'what if I'm next' frame of mind. You've essentially forced everyone to seek out safety in numbers, if you'd waited maybe people would be more weighed down in politics and not have come to the Alizarin's aid
Alex Humva Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 OOCTrue enough; I did attack far too early, though the hope was to catch you without a good fleet. Little did I know everyone and their dog would come running to support you.Then again, the alliance forming right now is going be flimsy at best; driven by fear and kept alive by the threat of attack, if I just bunker down in my fortress and wait it out eventually you guys are either going have to lay siege or fall apart when the threat no longer exists. 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong
Kothra Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) OOC: So I guess we might as well make 1-10 the official TAP meeting place for now.IC(1-10): On Torios a conference room in the Government Centre was reserved for TAP committee meetings, a temporary measure taken while a dedicated TAP building was constructed in the complex. In the temporary meeting room a meeting between the members had commenced, begun by the Natsirt."What can you tell us of these people?" asked Tyrii, the Kalarii representative.~~~The three main ships of Federation Corefleet Blue were assigned to each of the Natsirt worlds, the Lutra "Kaoru" to their capital in 1-1, the Lutra "Nio no Miya" to 1-39, and the Lutris "Scyld" to 1-2. Edited November 20, 2011 by Revolutionary Saint Kothra
Necro Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 OOC: I swear every time I go offline, something big happens...what's going on now?
Kothra Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 OOC: Honestly, is it really that hard to take a couple of minutes to just skim through what you've missed?
Necro Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 OOC: The last two times I skimmed instead of taking a half hour to read, which I don't have right now, or get a recap from someone else, it turned into a huge mess of half-information and miscommunication. I'd prefer to avoid that. Then again, if Saturday Night Live is as "good" as usual, then that shouldn't be an issue. Better safe than sorry though, right?
Kothra Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 OOC: Haven't been paying any real attention to anything relevant to you so I wouldn't know if anything 'big' has happened.
Toast of Awesomeness Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 OOC: Basically all you missed was Power called a meeting for all Sector 2 races, the Syrrinx left, the Minister offered to take a delegation of your people along to the meeting so they could encounter their neighbors. Well, would you just look at that? I'm a piece of toast.
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) OOC: Guess who now has a big gun attached to a turret that's attached to a ship?Me. I've got one. Worst. Flagship. Ever.IC(Brawd-dur designated: Dugrhyfel): The launching of the first jump-capable Diemawr military craft was greeted with much fanfare, and a message was quickly sent to the Alizarion.["We have done it! It is done! Our first jump-capable military craft rockets from home like a great bird ascending from the forest, taking the lofty branch which climbs into the unknown. The Dugrhyfel will meet you at the designated place."OOC: The Diemawr get a bit touchy if they're out-shined at anything. Hope nobody sends a legitimate flagship to the meeting.Also, Alex, definitely digging the whole story the Natsirt have going on. Keep it funky.Ooh! Should probably mention officially that they're on their way to the meeting. Kind of important to keep that in mind, considering, you know. The meeting. It's important. They're invited. They'll look like tools if they don't show up. Edited November 20, 2011 by The Shadows Out of Time We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom
Necro Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) OOC: Alright then, when I scrolled down and saw Alex mentioning an entire sector doing something united, I got a little jumpy.IC: "First contact, second contact, averting a war, making two interstellar alliances, and going to a meeting worlds away with multiple other races...I swear, if this day doesn't rewrite our history, nothing will. Anyway, yes, we're still putting a fleet together, so if you're willing to let us travel with you, it would be appreciated. ...They can support non-aquatic life, right?""How many of us are supposed to go? We're more or less on equal ground amongst the Natiru, but if it's just one or two representatives from other races, five of us is a bit much." Edited November 20, 2011 by Necro
Toast of Awesomeness Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 IC: As the Bivalvi are amphibious, and our ship was designed by them, we will be able to create an atmospheric area of the ship for you, though I will not be able to enter it, for obvious reasons. We can take all five of you if you wish, which is what I'd suggest. We'll be meeting with the Grand Proctor of my race aboard our flagship, the Poseidon, when we arrive at the meeting. Well, would you just look at that? I'm a piece of toast.
Necro Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 IC: "Alright, I think that should work. When will we be leaving?"
Toast of Awesomeness Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 IC: When you're ready, we are. I'll be able to introduce you to the rest of my crew as well then, and you can see another of the races of our nation- the Sui'Malo.As the Minister spoke, the ship's crew was manipulating the way the coral had grown, using membranes to form "walls" between those compartments of the ship filled with water, and those filled with air. Excess water was being stored in vacuum holds, while air was being absorbed from the alien (starbase or planet, I forget where they are ).OOC: What do your guys look like, Necro? Well, would you just look at that? I'm a piece of toast.
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 OOC: By the way, I do believe physical descriptions for pretty much everybody were requested. Welp.-Physical: The Diemawr are a physically powerful race, and their somewhat brutish appearance can be off-putting to some. Despite this, they are a very dexterous race, with their hands bearing four fingers and two thumbs each. The Diemawr are, like many sapient races, bipedal, with the opposable toes on their five-toed feet giving away their arboreal ancestry. Their tails, at five feet in length, are fully prehensile, with tiny barb-like scales along their length to aid in gripping. The head of a Diemawr is somewhat frightening to those who are not accustomed to the sight - so much so that Diemawr warriors often elect to not wear helmets in ground combat, to aid in psychological warfare. The head is very boxy in shape, with a broad, squarish snout. The nostrils are bony and rather large, with the nose connecting directly to a fleshy air-sac above the snout. Behind the air-sac is a bony plate that covers the top of the cranium, with two blunt horns protruding near the back of the plate. The large eyes of the Diemawr are located just at the front of the cranium, with cat-like pupils. Behind the plate, an array of protofeather-like quills jut out from the head, and the grooming of these quills is a matter of great pride for Diemawr. The torso of the Diemawr is rather broad and stocky, with strong, thick bones and heavy musculature. Overall, a Diemawr is only four feet tall at the most, which puts these clever reptiles just a little below the average height for spacefaring species. We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom
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