Month 11

Our Survey Forces continued their surveys of the systems they entered last month. SF2 reported that the 2 habitable planets in Gll-Borgiv turned out to be a Very Rich Hostile world, and a Rich Benign world.

Here in Zhirz, we completed 4 FT4, laid down another 4 FT4, and sent 4.35 million colonists to Svv-Selica-A-3. We also started research on a missile weapon with ion drive-based propulsion. Named the Standard Missile, it will increase the range of our missile destroyers by 25, it is hoped. 2 billion marks were spent to begin this line of research.

Month 12

Surveys continue for warp points. No progress in expected to be reported until Month 14.

No new hulls were laid down, due to the expense of beginning research on a newer missile launcher, the Gun/Missile Launcher. This launcher will allow the Standard Missile to be fired in both standard AND sprint-mode. This will make our missile-armed DDs more versatile. 4 billion Marks were laid out for this. 3.1 million colonists were sent to Svv-Selica-A-3.

Month 13

Warp point surveys continued.

We completed research on Courier Drones, Gun Missiles, and Gun Launchers. A crude anti-missile system was proposed, and started this month, for an outlay of 3 billion Marks. 4 CTs were laid down, 4 more FT4 were completed, and 4.15 million colonists were sent to Gll-Borgiv-4. With the new technology developed, a redesign of the CL prototype was approved.

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Month 14

We completed warp point surveys at the end of this month, but won't know what they found until next month.

External Ordnance Racks were developed this month, making our missile-armed ships deadlier. Research was began on Navigational Buoys for warp points, after tests on the Courier Drones showed possibilities of them getting lost after transit. The buoys' startup cost was another 3 billion Marks. 4 CT were completed and added to the Reserves, and 4 more CT were started. 4.4 million more Zhirz were sent to Gll-Borgiv-4.

Month 15

SF1 reports no new warp points found in Cvv-Panav, so they moved back into Thrr-Mezaz, and entered the Blue Giant system, now named Nzz-Oonaz, and began survey ops.

SF2 reported finding a single additional warp point in Gll-Bordiv, and , in probing it, discovered a binary Yellow/Red Dwarf system. Naming it Thrtt-Rokik, SF2 started a warp point survey, while the CTs moved to the primary.

SF3 also only found one more warp point in Hgg-Spontib. It led to Dkll-Kumvit, a binary Orange/Red system. As SF2, the EX group began a warp point search and the CTs moved to the Orange star.

Back home, we completed research on the Standard Missile. Immediately, 1400 SM were built to load the 7 active magazines of the Fleet and our Shipyard. 4 billion Marks were spent this month to begin development of a tracking installation and software system to allow ships and bases to fire at more than one target at a time. Named Multiplex Tracking, it will allow our forces more flexibility in engaging an enemy, even though currently, we are our own worst enemy. 3.25 million colonists were sent to Svv-Selica-B-2, 4 more CT were completed, and 4 more CT were laid down. The 4 CT joined the active Fleet component. The Shipyard reports the CL may be completed the beginning of next month.

Month 16

SF1 completed 25 of a warp point survey in Nzz-Oonaz.

SF2 found that the habitable planet of Thrtt-Rokik's primary was a Very Rich Benign world. Survey efforts continue.

SF3 also completed a Habitable and Non-Habitable survey of Dkll-Kumvit's primary. Dkll-Kumvit-A-2 turned out to be Benign, but only Normal in mineral wealth. Warp point survey efforts also continued.

Here at home, the prototype CL was commissioned. Next month, it will be refitted to the CL2 standard. 4 more CT were completed and added to the Reserves. 3 DD were laid down to make the Reserve equal to the active Fleet. Work continues on developing the Gun/Missile Launcher, Basic Point Defense, Navigation Buoys, and Multiplex Tracking. One of the scientists working on the buoys had a brainstorm, and presented a proposal for a powerful communication relay installation. With its own courier drones, they can be stationed on either side of a warp point, and transfer info back and forth. The Emperor was impressed, and allowed the 4 billion Marks to be allocated for developing the Communications Module. 2.7 million colonists were sent to Svv-Selica-B-2.

Also, the Fleet Command put some proposals to the Emperor for newer ships. First, a design was proposed to build bases in other systems. Designed on a lighter CL hull, the FT5/SYM will allow us to build bases forward, extending our defensive shell.

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We also designed a Light Weapons Platform, armed with almost a dozen Guns.

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An alternative to the BS2(G) was a laser-armed variant.

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Finally, a smaller Space Station was designed, to make expanding our Shipyard easier and faster. We figure the FT5/SYM can build it too.

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The Emperor approved all 4 designs, and they will be built later.

Month 17

SF1, 2, and 3 continue warp point and planetary surveys. They should be completed by Month 19.

The CL(P) was taken back into the Yard to be refitted to the CL2 standard. Another bright Zhirz in the Science Institute discovered a way to use ion drive energy as a weapon. Tentatively called a Force Projector, it will do a bit more damage to its target than the Laser, but needs power from an active engine room, precluding usage on bases. 4 billion Marks were expended to start this research.

Research was completed on the Gun/Missile Launcher, Basic Point Defense, and Navigation Buoys. A refit of the DD was proposed, a long-range version of the CL, and a long-ranged BS2.

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600000 Zhirz were sent to Svv-Selica-B-2, and 4.05 million more were sent to Thrrt-Rokik-3.

Month 18

Surveys continue, with completion by all 3 SF due the end of next month.

The CL(P) was completed as a CL2 this month, as were 3 DD. All 4 ships were assigned to the active Fleet. 4 FT4 and 2 more CL2 were laid down. Another 4 billion Marks were allocated this month to begin research toward new levels of technology HT3 started. Due to these expenditures, only 1.9 million Zhirz were sent to Thrrt-Rokik-3.

Month 19

SF1 completed survey of Nzz-Oonaz, and found a single warp point. Probes through it revealed a binary White/Orange system, with what looked to be at least 3 habitable worlds! SF1 entered the system (named Klnn-Vavgi) and proceeded to survey it.

SF2 and SF3 completed Detailed surveys, and will probe next month.

3 CLR were laid down this month, and Multiplex Tracking was completed. 5.75 million more colonists were sent to live on Thrrt-Rokik-3. Since the Yards and the Shipping Command were saturated, 690 million Marks were spent on adding Industrial infrastructure on Svv-Selica-B-3. Financial Command decided that planet gave us the best return Very Rich Benign planet with 2 asteroid belts for the Industry.

The following designs were updated to contain the new Multiplex Tracking.

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Month 20

SF1 started the survey of Klnn-Vavgi, finding that the 2 habitable worlds orbiting the primary are a Harsh world with Normal amounts of minerals, and a violent Hostile world with a Rich mineral wealth.

SF2 and SF3 held off probing the warp points they found. The Emperor has decreed that we need to temporarily halt expansion while we increase our infrastructure. SF2 moved back to Zhirz, and SF3 moved to Thrr-Gilag, with Klnn-Dawan its final destination.

Back in Zhirz, The 4 FT4 under construction were completed and sent to the Government Pool (as were all FT4 built). The smaller SS design with a single shipyard module had its first model started this month. By using the capacity freed by the completion of the FT4, it'll be finished next month. 5.9 million Zhirz were sent to Dkll-Kumvit-1 and 3.05 million were sent to the moon colonies in Zhirz. Again, with everything maxed, 210 million more Marks were allocated to Industrial improvements on Svv-Selica-B-3.