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[Xomeron]

OOC: Comparison to the fibers of what?IC:The Astarian jet soon touched down in a large Airfield on the outskirts of a major Astarian city, where a small crowd of people was gathered.IC:The Astarian clothing was, by most nation's standards, rather skimpy. Tropical weather year round meant little need for protection from cold, leaving most women in skirts and light tops, while men generally wore shorts and some sort of shirt, but of course the styles varied wildly by the year.

[Lara White]

OOC: Matching approved by Humva.Also, are you going to reply to my last Varangian issue post?IC: The clothing was compared to the fragments of cloth found at I-15, and found to be a match: the cloth was from Astaria. Combined with the wheel, tread, and boot-marks, as well as the Astarian candy bar, it was fairly obvious that it had been an Astarian military camp not terribly long ago.

[Xomeron]

IC:The Astarian response was differently labeled; this came from the office of the Astarian Prime Ministress, Alessia Coronaki."I'd be happy to discuss this issue over a meal with the Queen, if possible."

[Lara White]

OOC: Ah, must have been edited in. My bad.IC: The Varangians were terribly sorry, the Queen would love to deal with them personally, but she had an awful lot of things to deal with, and needed to delegate. Therefore a military officer had been designated to represent the Queen in this venture.

[Xomeron]

IC:That was, of course, quite alright. The Prime Ministress would be happy to entertain an officer of the Varangian military. A time and date were set, to meet at an Astarian restaurant in the Capital, if that was alright with the Varangian.

[Lara White]

IC: Such an arrangement was perfectly acceptable to Varangia. A date and time was set, and soon arrived. As scheduled, an officer of the Varangian military arrived in appropriate attire.

[Xomeron]

OOC: This guy of course got his DNA sampled. Is he really a Varangian? (results won't come in for a few days of course)IC:Mrs. Caliak, already having gotten a table, was there, reading a menu and drinking blue wine from a goblet, and occasionally saying hello to one Minister or another, since this restaurant's proximity to the Capital made it an excellent spot for government workers to get their lunch. She smiled and beckoned to the Varangian, her green and red eyes glistening.

[Lara White]

OOC: No (I'm okay saying that it's easy to recruit a Stan, but I'd have to consult with Rover first about corrupting an officer of the Varangian military), but the vial will be swapped with another one on the way to the facilities. Shouldn't be too hard. How often do you get poked by a needle, because man, drawing blood for every single darn thing that needs a security clearance is going to leave a lot of marks on people.IC: The Varangian officer greeted Mrs. Caliak and sat down. He spoke in Astarian, accented with Varangian.

[Xomeron]

OOC: No. You're going to have no chance whatsoever of getting someone on the inside of the DNA investigators. They're all certified Astarians, and have no contact with the people they're testing aside from the initial blood drawing. The DNA investigators are on one of the highest levels of security there is, and there is no way you've penetrated that.Only foreigners entering Astaria get their blood drawn.IC:"So, I understood you had some business to attend to?" Lady Caliak said, giving a pleasant smile.

Edited April 22, 2012 by cardworkMagician

[Lara White]

OOC: Yes. Let's see...drug them (either via injection or via gassing) with retrograde and anterograde amnesiac drugs and knock them out with a gas, then while they are unconscious, swap the vial of blood with a new one, legit. When they wake up they might realize they were asleep, but the anterograde amnesiac will cause them to forget that. They'll reach the testing labs none the wiser.Also, if only foreigners get their blood tested, why do you have the DNA testing facilities in the first place?IC: "Ah, yes." The officer said. "I'm here to negotiate for the sale of blueprints to whatever bombers you may have, for potential future use in the Varangian military. I have been authorized by my government to offer anything we have available to us."

[HeavyMetalSunshineSister]

OOC: For the sake of my own amusement, this person is not an actual Varangian military officer, nor have they ever been connected with the Varangian military, but they were born in that country.Also, I'm going to begin training two squadrons of 50 VO troops, for a total of 20 IP/50 troops. How long does it take to train squads of Specialists?

[Xomeron]

OOC: Yeah, in the high-security, Angel-Island style immigration facility?And we originally had them for CSI work, but it got hugely expanded once we started testing foreigners. Doesnt matter since you've recruited an actual VarangianIC:"A few things. First, I've heard murmers that your nation is developing some sort of magnetic weapon, and I'd love to hear more about the project; I assume you, a representative of the Varangian military who can offer anything you have, must know more about that project than idle rumors?"

[Wyrd Bid Ful Araed]

OOC: Waalrusaan Industry ReportProvincesAivukus-Super Province-80 IP-100 BattalionsValenticaas-Capital State (Upgrade May 17)-60 IP-50 BattalionsPontolis-Capital State (Upgrade May 17)-60 IP-50 BattalionsGomphotaa-Capital State (Upgrade May 24)-60 IP-50 BattalionsOriensarctuu-Capital State (Upgrade May 24)-60 IP-50 BattalionsSeeshgaad-Capital State (Upgrade May 24)-60 IP-50 BattalionsTotal IP: 380Constructions45 Laanstreiker tanks: -9 IP6 Sturmackker: -3 IP1 Saastuusk-1: -25 IP 1 Saastuusk-1: -120 IP (Complete May 14)50 Sturmstreikkers: -50 IP (Complete Apr 28)Satellite: -50 IP (Complete Apr 29)Tiltrotor research: -50 IP (Complete May 1)Project White: -50 IP (Complete May 9)Total Deductions: 307Free IP: 73OtherMilitary Outpost T24Military Outpost R13Orbital Satellite Network (2 Satellites)Colonist call (Complete Apr 27)

[HeavyMetalSunshineSister]

OOC: Since sleep has eluded me (curse thee, drunken college kids! A dormitory is for sleeping, and were it not for your noise, I would be able to put my niche in it to its proper use.) I may as well do this.Another error in my reporting spotted - due to recent amendments making the transition for Large State to Super Province smoother, I have been underestimating Varangian industrial power. Still a bit small next to the Waalrusaans, but hey. That's what I get for picking a smaller landmass.INDUSTRY REPOOOOOOOORTProvincesW14 - Capitol State - 60 IP - 50 Battalions - Upgrade May 2nd (Started as Small State February 8th)W15 - Super Province - 80 IP - 100 Battalions - No Further Upgrade (Started as Medium State February 8th)W16 - Capitol State - 60 IP - 50 Battalions - Upgrade May 2nd (Started as Small State February 8th)X15 - Super Province - 80 IP - 100 Battalions - No Further Upgrade (Started as Capitol February 8th)X16 - Capitol State - 60 IP - 50 Battalions - Upgrade May 2nd (Started as Small State February 8th)Total IP: 340Military Outposts-X12Under Construction2 Squadron VO Security Force (Unknown Completion Time - Time for VO Troops Never Stated): 20 Total IPTotal Remaining IP: 320Military Vehicles3 Suzume Helicopters (Gifted from Kiserre) - Upkeep: Total of 33 Snekkja Patrol Boats - Upkeep: Total of 15 (Earlier Miscalculation)2 Lynkrage Zeppelin - Upkeep: 20Total Upkeep Cost: 38Total Remaining IP: 282Research-Gauss Rifles: 40 IP (May 3rd)-Hydrogen Fuel Cells: 80 IP (May 5th)Total Cost: 120 IPRemaining IP: 162---To round things off, a new military unit, submitted for your perusal and approval. Also, as I put some research down on rocketry back in March, might as well include some dumb-fire missiles on this thing.Vehicle Class: SN-2 Skemmdarvargur (Icelandic: Destroyer) CruiserVehicle Description: With the progress in foreign relations came the realization that serious combat may eventually occur between the nations of the world. To give Varangia an advantage if that time came, the Skemmdarvargur was designed. It is a much larger ship than the Snekkja, with a more diverse armament, but the chassis is designed along similar lines, with a high prow and a long, narrow hull.Weaponry: 6 WYK-30 Bera anti-materiel cannons, arranged with 3 on each side of the hull. 2 WYK-5 Valkyrie anti-materiel cannons, arranged on individual turrets, one fore and one aft. Lastly, an array of 8 KYY-12 Huggorm missile tubes.Upkeep/Build time/Build Cost:Weapon Name: KYY-12 Huggorm Kinetic MissileWeapon Description: A ship-mounted single-stage solid fuel unguided rocket carrying a payload of a 45-centimetre tungsten flechette. With Varangian computer technology somewhat lacking at this point, a guidance computer could not be placed on the rocket, so it has to be carefully aimed before firing. This missile has an effective range of 300 metres before the fuel burns out, and an additional 100 metres with luck before the missile drops into the sea. Due to the lack of an explosive warhead, its damage is entirely kinetic, it is considerably more difficult to shoot down with lasers than explosive missiles, and it is likely cheaper to produce.Weapon Cost:

Edited April 22, 2012 by Beardy Spoon

[Lara White]

IC: The officer cocked his head. "I have to wonder how a non-Varangian found out about that project. But yes, we do have such technology in development. I am not knowledgeable about the subject, since I'm not working on the project." He explained. "Knowing what the technology is does not mean I know how it works."~+~Meanwhile, an Aquileonese cinema company released a film entitled Star Wars.OOC: Finally got around to it.

[Alex Humva]

INDUSTRY REPORT:PROVINCES:~Super Province~Super Province~Super Province~Large State (Upgrade May 9th)~Small Territory (Upgrade May 13th)CLAIMED: ~J-12~I-12~J-13~I-13~I-14~J-15UNITS:4 teams of Spec-Ops/20 IP upkeep1 batch of Verndari/1 IP upkeep2 batches of Varnarmaðurinn/10 IP upkeep (Mothballed)1 batch of Dauði/5 IP upkeep (Mothballed)BASES:~D-18NATIONAL PROJECTS:LUNAR MISSION "LUMINOUS" 200 IP, ETA April 26thPROJECT "REAPER" 25 IP ETA May 3rdPROJECT "SHIELD", 0 IP ETA N/APROJECT "COMMUNICATIONS", 10 IP ETA April 28thPROJECT "CIVIL PROTECTION", 10 IP ETA May 12thBUILDING:ONE batch of Black Night class SLBMs ETA April 23rd, auto constructionIP MANAGEMENT281 IP in production245 IP in national projects4=4 IP in building21 IP in upkeep11 IP availableIC [standast]In Standast, much excitement was happening. Despite grounding the only thing that constituted as their airforce, the citizenry was assured that it'd come back online just as soon as money was freed up, and a new colonizing call went out, to get those brave Stan citizens and shove them somewhere the government didn't want.On the military front, Project Crystal was done, and to everyone's disbelief it actually seemed to work. Trials conducted showed it would increase battlefield lethality rates by at least twenty percent, so the Congress was satisfied and somewhere a scientist danced with joy.On the international front, Standast put out an offer to all the known nations of the world to join them in the Stan capital for the biannual hot air balloon and zeppelin races. While hardly masters of the art, the mountainous terrain had made balloon travel an appealing option for flight early on in the history of Standast, and was still considered the best way for getting around, if not the quickest. If some nations expressed concern over the safety of their hydrogen filled zeppelins, they'd be told that the Stans had taken the best precautions possible, and that zeppelin travel was safer, speaking in lived/died ratios, than driving down the road in Standast.Also on the international front, the Stans once again approached Fillon with an offer; while their militarized lasers would be cool, some Stan electronics manufacturers had begun to theorize of a new way to make a computer, via lasers. Photonics, they called it, would be much faster and much more power efficient. The Fillon expertise with the laser would allow the Stans to more easily make them, and the Stans were fully ready to trade some technology for it; specifically, some of their composite research.Meanwhile, Standast opened up a diplomatic channel to Aquileon; they were interested to know if the Aquileonese would be interested in opening a joint colony on Europa, a place where both Aquileonese and Stan could live together without much concern. It'd require a special government, but it'd go far in increasing social awareness and would make a good place for secret meetings between the two.OOCI've been thinking about the mechanics of a joint colony; the way I see it, the IP would be split in half, given to each owner. Build times would still be the same, but at the catch that there still can only be one batch of something being made at a time.

Edited April 22, 2012 by Programmer Alex Humva

[HeavyMetalSunshineSister]

OOC: I am curious as well with regards to how the Astarians found out about the Gauss project. Certainly no Astarian spies have been declared in Varangia, nor would the small tidbit that would have reached Aquilonian ears have been likely to spread to the Astarians.All they should know on that front is that the Varangians have done some work with electromagnetism. That could lead to anything from a Gauss Rifle to a bullet train.

[Alex Humva]

OOCHey Rover, do your dirigible Vikings want to partake in the lighter than air races?

[HeavyMetalSunshineSister]

OOC: Well the Lynkrage is hardly a racing vehicle, but I suppose it wouldn't be unreasonable for them to enter an entirely unarmed, small-crew zeppelin into the race.

[Alex Humva]

OOCWell I mean you can put military vehicles in it, but it is a civilian race so smaller civvie stuff is completely allowed. I foresee this either ending in politicking or just getting ignored like every other subplot that's been brought up, so let's see where us racing extremely explosive vessels gets us to.

[HeavyMetalSunshineSister]

OOC: Well the problem with the Lynkrage is that, compared to racing vessels, it's huge and slow.

[Blessed Blade]

-==IC: Atrana//Astarian Territory==-The Atranian planes landed near the Astarian fighter plane, though obviously giving enough clearance so that bad things didn't happen. The pilots of the four planes began to open up their cockpits to get out, given that even if they were supposed to wait for a signal, they wouldn't be able to understand it, seemingly.

[Alex Humva]

OOCYeah, most zeps are like that. All the same, the races won't happen for a few more ingame months, so your civvies have time to put together a racing zep and/or balloon.

[Silvan Haven]

IC: The Fillion were immensely intrigued by the idea of the new computer type and said they would be delighted to help. They also said that they would be much more interested in the end result of the research then composite armor, so instead, they would put forward resources and scientists to help if they were able to have the technology when it was done.Money was diverted to help fund several universities around the country.The military begane to set up a base on an island in F2Fillion's main movie company began a TV show called Astra Porta, where a top secret military progect sent teams through wormholes to other planets.OOC: I added a few things to my last PM that you never answered, Humva.20 IP towards advancment of higher education across Fillion.A couple of fun facts. Not a single Fillion citizen has let a DNA sample be taken by Astaria. Those that tried to go there left when they got told that they had to have it taken.The only people who have practiced espionage of any sort for the past 300 years or so have been crime lords, so the entire area has a rather bad connotation in Fillion.INDUSTRY REPORT:PROVINCES:A2: Skinhok- Medium state-30 IP 5 battalions Now April 16- 3 weeksA3: Clinvel- Medium State-30 IP 5 battalions Now April 16- 3 weeksB2: Meltat- Capitol State-60 IP 50 battalions Now April 16- 4 weeksB3: Dacros- Medium State-30 IP 5 battalions Now April 16- 3 weeksC2: Nytle- Medium State-30 IP 5 battalions Now April 16- 3 weeksC3: Benser- Large State-40 IP 10 battalions Now April 16- 3 weeksC7: _____-Settlement-0 IP 0 battalions- Done April 17UNITS:2 Seabhac helicopters 1 IP4 Iolar helicopters 6 IP5 Mathan tanks 1 IP10 Ga Solis anti-air vehicles 2 IP10 IPBASES:NoneNATIONAL PROJECTS: Hostligns Now April 13- done August 13 75 IPWeapons development 5 IPFiber optics- done May 15 25 IPBackpack generators 75 IP started April 20- done May 18Re-armoring- 20 IPSchools-20 IPBUILDING:NoneTotal battalions- 80Toal IP 220 used total IP 220

Edited April 22, 2012 by Silvan Haven

[Alex Humva]

IC [standast]The sharing of the technology was agreed, so long as Standast got a 60/40 cut of the profits. Military funding would be directed to it when the moon program was finished and the various projects being funded were rearranged.OOCMan, this moon stuff is really cutting into my budget. Thankfully when we get the price cut after the first shot, I can actually do something practical with my science projects. Like building an MDS.

[Xomeron]

OOC: Yeah, but hey, access to Uranium has to be worth it. Definitely. Totally, definitely.IC:Meresti Aliak, the psychologist who'd made Astaria's first contact with the outside world, stood, grinning, and walked up to one of the pilots. Her eyes, which were a deep crimson with a green star overlaid on each of them, glinted as she stepped towards the nearest pilot. Bowing slightly, she began the conversation with a simple "Hello." Under her arm she carried two plastic tubes, and behind her stood a small crowd of linguists, mathematicians, and small news crew.

[Blessed Blade]

-==IC: Atrana==-The Atranian pilots still didn't understand exactly what she said, however, they got the concept that she was trying to introduce herself, and bowed as well."Good day, mates." The pilot from earlier said, as he nodded to the psychologist with a smile.OOC: Very tempted now to essentially make this partially based on Australia, simply so I can continue talking like that mostly even after the Pilot's not focused on as much. xD

[Xomeron]

IC:Meresti smiled(knowing that gesture was universal,) and crouched down. Popping the lid off one of her plastic tubes, she unfolded a large sheet of paper, on which were printed twelve characters, each of them with a number of dots next to them, from zero through nine, and then going on through to twelve, making sure it was clear that Astaria had a base-ten number system. Meanwhile, Meresti unfolded a brightly colored map of the world, and pointed to Astaria, which showed in a deep purple.OOC: So can we just assume we get to talking after a week or so?IR:O-8: Super Province(80)N-7: Capitol State(60)[16/28]O-9: Super Province(80)O-7: Large State(40)[16/21]P-8: Large State (40)[2/21]O-11: Small State(20)[11/21]N-12: Medium Territory(5)[14/21]N-6: Military Base, space launch facilityQ-10: Military BaseF-2: Military BaseTotal IP: 305Projects:Merinka(80)[12/21]PSI(25)[8/60]CDN(50)[8/30]Helbrecht(50)[6/14]10 Python MBTs(10)[6/7]Re-Armament(11)[3/14]Re-Armament(10)[1/14]Research: Magnetic Anomaly Detectors(50)[1/14]IP Use: 236Standing Military:5 Crusader Helicopters(5)Helbrecht-Class Destroyer(10)50 Python MBTs(10)3 P-11 Interceptors(5)150 squads worth of Red Dragoon forces(15)2 B-9 Shadows(10)80 Boa Transports(10)100 Ruin Riders(1)IP Use: 66Total IP Use: 302/305

Edited April 22, 2012 by cardworkMagician

[Lara White]

OOC: Aquileon reportProvinces:I-18: Super Province (80)I-19 Super Province (80)J-18 Super Province (80)J-19 Capital State (60) May 24Bern, I-17 Small State (20) May 9Petragrad, I-16, Outpost (0), Apr. 27Total: 320Military:354 Battalions1x Sabre-class SS (SS-01) (20)2x Vultures (5)2x Gyrfalcons (5) (2x in progress, 15, May 2)3x SAM arty (1)2x Kestrel (5) (2x in progress, 20, Apr. 28)1x Black Night (20)5x Troy (1)1x Express (5) (1x in progress, 25, May 4)1x Thunderbolt (20), May 43x Counterbattery (1)2x Chameleon (40) May 4Project Luminous (50) (Mar 22, 2013)Spy Zeppelins1x Valkyrie Network Sat (30) (Apr 29, 2-prov development)Joint Moonshot (50) (Apr. 26)Total: 313IC: At long last and many problems, the first satellite in the Valkyrie Network (referred to as Project Jormagund while under development) was attached to an Aquileon rocket in its civilian space agency. While it was under the cover of putting up another observation satellite (and indeed the Valkyrie did have cameras capable of imaging targets on the ground), its primary weapon was a large tungsten rod, guided by a targeting computer. It could drop this weapon on any point in the hemisphere within a few minutes and it had a yield of 11.5 tons of TNT. However, the most appealing part of the Valkyrie satellite was that it carried two Fillion lasers, again capable of hitting anything within the hemisphere. While they were not yet powerful enough to strike surface targets, they could hit satellites or ballistic missiles with ease. This was the primary use for Valkyrie: as a ballistic missile shield.OOC: Still waiting on your reply, Xom.

[Blessed Blade]

OOC: Would that week just be timeskipped over, or a week out of game? Just curious about that one. Either way, I don't really mind that.-==IC: Atrana==-The Atranian pilot nodded, and looked over the map.The world really is bigger than we thought... The pilot thought, and motioned to the purple spot, a questioning look on his face, as he motioned to the Astarian, to try and make the connection if that meant it was their land, and then motioned to some of the other coloured squares, and shook his head, as if to confirm those weren't part of the land they owned.

[Xomeron]

OOC: I'd just like to point out that researchers found, with atmospheric conditions and such, Project Thor style stuff has a spread of about 5 miles.Also, does anyone even have any ballistic missiles?Blade: Yeah, skipped over once we get tired of thisIC:Mrs. Caliak was silent for a moment."Well, given what I've heard of your military, and our projections, I can't really justify giving away a Shadow's blueprints for anything that won't gain us a similar leap in technology. Perhaps if you could arrange an audience with your Queen and someone who does know the details, we could make better progress."IC:Meresti(who was a bit mystified by the foreigner not being interested in her eyes-did they have that mutation too?) pointed to Astaria, and then to herself, making it clear that the Antarian had guessed right. Then she pointed from Astaria to the island in N-6, and immediately afterward, to Astaria's colonies on the Mainland.

[Kothra]

Le Pays du Soleil/Kiserre Territory, Military, and Production Report133年Terr. - IP - #batt. - TSM - 0 IP - 0 - 1 weekST - 1 IP - 0 - 2 weeksMT - 5 IP - 1 - 2 weeksLT - 10 IP - 2 - 2 weeksSS - 20 IP - 4 - 3 weeksMS - 30 IP - 5 - 3 weeksLS - 40 IP - 10 - 3 weeksCS - 60 IP - 50 - 4 weeksSP - 80 IP - 100Provinces (Kiserre - キセッル):M-22 (Ettare): CS - 60 - Jun1M-23 (Kiserre): SP C - 80M-24 (Shimaki): CS - 60 - Jun1N-22 (Arugerre): LS - 40 - May9N-23 (Beruji): LS - 40 - May9N-24 (Akitane): CS - 60 - Jun1Provinces (Euroupa - ユローパ):N-14 (Murelle): SS - 20 - May10N-13 (Kinochiiki): SM - 0 - Apr26Bases:L-21 (Harushima)Construction: "unitname" (IP-#)M-22: Yoshiki. (50) May1M-23: Yoshiki. (50) May1M-24: Ajisashi (2-15) Apr27N-13:N-14: Ajisashi (2-15) Apr27N-22: Aozame (25) Apr26N-23: Aozame (25) Apr26N-24: Ajisashi (2-15) Apr27Units:Le Légion de Kiserre (28 bat.)—one Legion is twenty battalions (unless stated otherwise) and any other attached units—1e Legion - M23- 6 Kuma MBT - 1 IP- 3 Suzume TransHeli - 1 IP2e Legion - M23- 4 Hyou IFV - 1 IP3e Legion - M24- 6 Kuma MBT - 1 IP- 2 Kakesu LiftHeli - 1 IP4e Legion - N225e Legion - N246e Legion - L21- 1 Fusiliers Aéroportèe - 1 IP- 3 Chuuhi AAS - 5 IP7e Legion - N14- 1 Fusiliers Aéroportée - 1 IP8e Legion - N239e Legion - N1410e Legion - M2311e Legion - M2312e Legion - M2313e Legion - M2214e Legion - N24- 14 battalionsTransport:- 1 AVT-24 Hiryuu - 5 IP - N14- 1 AVT-24 Hiryuu - 5 IP - M23Navy:1e Task Force - L21- 1 Yoshikiri. frigate - 10 IP - 2 Ajisashi ASWheli - 5 IP- 1 Yoshikiri. frigate - 10 IPOn Hold for Purchase:- 4 Hyou IFV - 1 IP- 6 Kuma MBT - 1 IPProjects:Digital Communication/Computer R&D - 25 IP - June 10NEA Moon Project - 50 IPIP Total:P: 80+60+60+60+40+40+20+0=360C: 360-50-50-25-25-15-15-15=165M: 165-10-10-5-5-5-5-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1=117R: 117-50-25=42F: 42misakaimouto

iC(Kiserre/General): The Council made a general declaration to the the world that all space directly anove Kiserre, its colonies, and the surrounding area were the territory of Kiserre, and any unauthorised vehicles or other devicea, including satellites, would be shot down.OOC: How much would it cost to start the laying of intercontinental data cables, and how long would it take?

[Lara White]

OOC: It's called pre-emption.IC: The Varangian was silent for a moment. Then he spoke again. "I can see if there is any time in the Queen's schedule, but I doubt it. I will contact my government to begin the process of placing an appointment." he said.

[Blessed Blade]

-==IC: Atrana==-The Atranian nodded, as he looked up and raised an eyebrow at the psychologist's eyes, and looked at her curiously.Why are her eyes so different? The pilot thought, not sure why.OOC: I was honestly not sure what you meant for the eyes, at first. xD

[Xomeron]

OOC: It's a genetic mutation my people have; they have a semi-regular Iris, but with a six-pointed star pattern of a different color overlaid on it. Each of these can be one of a bunch of colors; blue, green, red, orange, purple, teal, etc.IC: ForumThe Astarians responded to the Kiserran declaration with a proposal in the Forum, labeled "On the Matter of Territories" The proposal was relatively simple, and the key points were such.1: All space directly above a nation and its colonies for 200 kilometers out(100 kilometers past what Astaria defined as the edge of space) would be considered that nation's territory.2: Additionally, everything below a nation, down to the world's core, would also be considered their territory, and including mineral and mining rights.3: Luna, Selene, or The Moon, would be subject to the same territory laws as the continent of Europa, allowing colonization on a first-come, first-serve basis.4: All current territorial claims would be honored by this treaty.IC: Lady Caliak"Well, I look forward to hearing from your government when that happens."IC: MerestiMeresti grinned, and called forward one of the linguists, so the group could start to figure out the new language.OOC: And, time-skip.

Edited April 22, 2012 by cardworkMagician

[Lara White]

IC: "In the meantime, let us discuss some preliminary ideas for the agreement. That way the paperwork can go through faster." the Varangian said. "Since you know what we are asking, I'm interested in any specific ideas you have for our end of the trade."

[HeavyMetalSunshineSister]

OOC: I still need "build"-times for the special type of soldier that was posted a while ago (classed as Specialist) and approval/build-time/cost for the vehicle and missile I posted with my latest Industry Report.

[Kothra]

OOC:

How does one figure out the IP cost of a unit, though? Well, you send your designs to Kothra,

This means PM. You can still post stuff in the topic, you just have to PM it as well. And it's easier to look at stuf in PM than have to dig through posts.And don't expect to have your costs/times immeadiately. As much as it may shock some of you, I actually have some semblance of a life too. I'll get around to it after you PM me, assuming I have time and I don't forget.

[HeavyMetalSunshineSister]

OOC: That's understandable, and I apologize for missing a key step in technological development.On the other hand, while I understand that you have a life outside of BZP, it's important to note that yes, so does everyone else, so the smug tone is neither required nor appreciated.

[Xomeron]

IC:"Well, if you were to have the blueprints for one of our bombers, you'd have the forty years of development and thousands of ounces worth of gold poured into that; we want the trade to be equal."