Month 21
SF1 continued the survey of Klnn-Vavgi; they are 50 done with a warp point survey, and the primary star's planets and moons are completed.
SF2 held in place in Zhirz, refurbishing the fleet no game effect, just flavor.
SF3 arrived in Klnn-Dawan and began survey operations. 12 of the warp point survey was completed and 67 of a non-habitable survey was completed.
Here in Zhirz, the R&D teams completed the Communications Module, and a small Outpost Station was designed to be emplaced on either side of a warp point for speedier communications.
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The Yards completed 2 CL2 and the first SS2. A second SS2 was laid down and work continued on the 3 CLR laid down in Month 19. 1.35 million colonists were sent to Dkll-Kumvit-1, 5.2 million more were sent to Klyn-Vavgi-A-3, and 720 million Marks were allocated to Industrial infrastructure advancements on Svv-Selica-B-3.
Month 22
SF1 is now 75 thru a warp point survey in Klnn-Vavgi, and the habitable survey of the third planet of the secondary found a Benign and Very Rich planet! We will be moving industry to this planet once it's colonized, since it'll generate the most income 3 asteroid belts, so you're looking at making 1.56 MC/IU as opposed to only 1.44 MC/IU on Svv-Selica-B-3 with only 2 belts..
SF2 stayed in Zhirz for now.
SF3 continued survey efforts in Klnn-Dawan. SF3 estimates another 3 months to complete the survey.
Here at home, the 3 CLR were completed and added to Battle Fleet. The second SS2 was completed and a third SS2 was laid down, to be completed next month. Also, 6 FT5/SYM were started this month; their immediate mission will be emplacing the BS0(CC) stations at the warp points of the Empire. Finally, 2.1 million colonists were sent to Klnn-Vavgi-A-3, another 2.35 million to Chrr-Ogdano-4, and a final 1.55 million to mine the moons of Zhirz.
Month 23
SF1 completed a warp point survey in Klnn-Vavgi, and found a single warp point. Per new orders, it was not probed, and SF1 hunkered down to patrol our side of it.
SF2 continued to re-survey Zhirz They have to do SOMETHING other than 'stay there', and I'm running outta ideas… lol.
SF3 continued the survey for warp points in Klnn-Dawan.
Here at home, construction continued on the 6 FT5/SYM. The third SS2 was completed, and 3 prefabricated BS0(CC) were built, awaiting the FT5/SYM for assembly. Research continued on the Force Projector and the next generation of technology. 5.05 million people were sent to Chrr-Ogdano-4 and 1.15 million Zhirz were sent to colonize Gll-Borgiv-3.
Month 24
SF1 sits in Klnn-Vavgi.
SF2 moved to Thrrt-Rokik, to picket the single unexplored warp point.
SF3 continued the survey of Klnn-Dawan. It is expected to be completed next month.
The 6 FT5/SYM will be completed next month, and 6 more BS0(CC) were pre-fabricated for assembly. 6.9 million colonists were sent to Klnn-Vavgi-B-2, 2.8 million to the mining colonies here in Zhirz, and 1.62 billion Marks in Industrial assets were liquidated on Svv-Selica-B-3 and moved to Klnn-Vavgi-B-2. Another 30 million Marks were spent to add Industry on Klnn-Vavgi-B-2.
Month 25
SF1 continued to hold in Klnn-Vavgi, enjoying the nightlife on B-2. SF2 is doing the same in Thrrt-Rokik.
SF3 completed a warp point survey in Klnn-Dawan, finding no further warp points. SF3 moved to Thrr-Gilag, with Dkll-Kumvit its final destination.
Here at Zhirz, The 6 FT5/SYM were completed. After a shakedown, they'll begin assembly of the BS0(CC) on both sides of all 3 of Zhirz's warp points. 12 more BS0 were pre-fabricated for assembly. 300000 colonists were sent to Klnn-Vavgi-B-2 and 1 million to Zhirz's moons; that maxes them out. A final 4.15 million were sent to Gll-Borgiv-3.
Every 25 months, I am going to look at our current state of affairs, and give a detailed report.
Fleet forces: We have currently 3 Survey Forces, each consisting of 25 EX/S, 1 CT/S and 2 CT. The active Battle Fleet consists of 3 CL2, 3 CLR, 6 DD and 12 CT. The Reserves consist of 6 DD and 12 CT, with 21 unassembled BS0(CC) listed with the Reserves also. Construction Force 1 consists of the 6 FT5/SYM that we completed this month. Zhirz Yards has 1 large SS and 3 SS2. The Government Pool has assigned to it 32 FT4. Finally, we have 260 million Marks assigned to ammunition procurement needs for the active Fleet units. Total maintenance costs for our forces are 2 billion, 907 million, 300 thousand Marks a month.
Populations and infrastructure: Total population of the Empire, after the colonization and growth this month is 73 billion, 69 million, 8 hundred thousand beings on 14 habitable planets and 9 moons. Other than our homeworld, the largest population we have is Chrr-Ogdano-3, with 372 million colonists. Total income from populations is 11 billion, 741 million, 560 thousand Marks this month. Total Industrial infrastructure is 1.65 billion Marks.
Month 26
The 3 SF stay picketing the 3 unexplored warp points in Dkll-Kumvit, Thrrt-Rokik, and Klnn-Vavgi. It has been decided that further exploration will be held until all warp points have BS0(CC) on them, to make communications easier.
Construction Force 1 began assembling 6 BS0(CC) on both sides of the warp points in Zhirz, and 12 CLR were laid down in Zhirz's yards. Science completed the designs of the Force Projector, but since it takes down an active engine room to power it, we may not deploy it unless we need it. Trials at the War College show that the higher damage output of the Fp is effective, but the lowering of the speed of the ship mounting it (25 slower on the CT design we use) and the ability of the Laser to bypass shields make it a weapon that would only be effective for warp point defense ships/barges. Therefore, a design is proposed based on the DD hull to carry the Fp for WP defense. It'll have a strategic speed of 3 and still have a tactical speed of 4 during warp point defenses.
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Finally, 1.85 million colonists were sent to Gll-Borgiv-3.
Month 27
Assembly continues on 6 BS0(CC) in Zhirz, and construction continues on the 12 CLR. 4.45 million Zhirz are sent to Klnn-Vavgi-A-4 and another 2.95 million sent to mine the asteroid belt in Zhirz.
Month 28
Success! We have increased our knowledge of technology and have theoretical avenues of improvement HT 3! Also, CF1 has completed the first 6 BS0(CC) on both sides of the warp points in Zhirz. The 12 CLR will be completed next month, and a fourth SS2 was started. 2.85 million colonists were sent to Klnn-Vavgi-A-4, 1.8 million to Zbb-Rundgi-3, and 2.95 million miners to the belt of Zhirz. Finally, we invested 2.88 billion Marks in industry on Zhirz, and relocated all industry to the homeworld.
Month 29
CF1 moved to Thrr-Gilag, and we shipped 6 prefabbed BS0(CC) there to be assembled next month. Of the proposals put forth for development, the first agreed to is a software and communications array that allows up to 3 ships to precisely co-ordinate their fire. The name 'Datalink' is coined by the bright lad that proposed it, and even though it costs us 8 billion Marks, it is money well spent. The 12 CLR and single SS2 were completed this month. 5.6 million Zhirzza were sent to Zbb-Rundgi-3 and 1.3 million more miners started work in the belt of Zhirz.
Month 30
The BS0(CC) were started on both sides of Thrr-Gilag's 3 remaining warp points. The following projects were proposed and approved by the Academy of Sciences:
Improved Survey Instruments: more sensitive than the original Science Instruments, this should cut warp point survey times in half. Cost is 5 billion Marks.
Tractor Beam: Someone sees potential in the Force Projector, and theorized a beam that, instead of pounding a ship apart, can envelop it and pull it along. Startup costs on it came to 2 billion Marks.
Machine Shop: based on the Medium Shipyard, the Machine Shop removes fabrication capabilities for a larger capacity in actual assembly. This will increase the speed that our FT5/SYM assemble bases, but remove the capability to actually construct items; so CF1 will be recalled for refit as soon as the Machine Shop is available. It costs 3 billion marks to begin the work to make it work.
1.4 million Zhirz were sent to colonize Prrt-Zevesti-3. Finally, 3 of the new CLR were mothballed on Day #30.
Interlude: Something awakens from deep space…..