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Intro P1: Character Selection
Mechanis
Confirmed Extremely Screwed
- Location
- Absconding with Alacrity
I should be working on something else, but when I found myself making a fifth spreadsheet page for this I just gave up and decided to do it. So here we go, better get your desert gear ready, because Kharak is unforgiving at best.
I also recommend putting This on to get you in the mood.
Of greatest concern are the dozens of mapping satellites that search for precious resources, water, metals, and safe routes across the blistering desert that buries eighty percent of the planet's surface in trackless sands.
Complicating matters is the fanatical Kiith Gaalsien, who vanished into the dunes at the birth of the modern era. Battle-cam footage and the debriefing of the few survivors of their raids reveal shockingly advanced technology: gene-enhanced warriors, cybernetic war-beasts and horrific bio-engines that can tear a massive sandcrawler to pieces. That these advanced technologies are in the hands of fanatics who wish to prevent all Kushani from ever leaving Kharak is concerning, for the Great Kiith Clans know that they cannot survive for much longer- the most conservative estimates say that within four hundred years, Kharak will no longer be able to support life as the desert swallows the remaining arable land.
The Kiith, however, have struggled, compeated and warred with each-other for thousands of years. Old rivalries are slow to die, and ancient grudges still hold too much weight for the Kiith to unify- unity that will be needed to face the immense challenge of taking the Kushani to the stars.
You know this, because you have just gained control of your own Kiith, and now have access to the full, terrible story. The Kushani have risen to immense heights in spite of the harshness of their world, and the Kiith have preserveired down the long centuries. You are determined that it will not end here, but if you are to survive it will take the combined will and resources of every Kiith and clan.
Who are you?
[X] Naabal-Sa Kerim Nabaal, the Peacemaker. Kiith Nabaal is one of the most powerful Kiithid on the planet- their intervention in the ancient Heresy Wars that nearly destroyed Kushani civilization and the formation of the modern Daiamid council have made the technophiliac kiith the founders of the modern age. Above all others, the Nabaali drive the will to escape from the desert's closing jaws. Unfortunately, the tangled and complicated nature of the Northern Kushani require careful balancing and negotiation, and it is Nabaal that is the the linchpin of this sometimes-fragile peace.
Pros: Nabaal produces the most widely-used technology on the planet- rugged, robust, and long-lasting. Not only does this reduce your own logistics issues, you make a great deal exporting it to other kiith. Nabaal also has the most developed space program and industrial complex, due to their status as the originators of modern, industrialized civilization.
Cons: As the founder of the Daiamid, Nabaal is often called upon to provide mediation… and your ambitious agenda will cause friction among the more conservative Kiithid. Further, Nabaal relies heavily on trade to obtain the materials it needs, since its actual holdings are fairly small for such a large and influential Kiith.
I also recommend putting This on to get you in the mood.
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For thousands of years, the Kushani have fought to live on the hellish and barren desert-world of Kharak. Their struggles have produced a hardy and pragmatic people, but time is running out. Every year the desert inches closer to the temperate polar regions, and every year more and more of the desert oasis run dry. Modern technology, however, has allowed several of the largest Kiith clans- one part family, one part nation- to fund space programs and mechanized expeditions into the Deep Wastes, and tentative tradelinks by air and sandcrawler flit between the poles./ / O \\
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Of greatest concern are the dozens of mapping satellites that search for precious resources, water, metals, and safe routes across the blistering desert that buries eighty percent of the planet's surface in trackless sands.
Complicating matters is the fanatical Kiith Gaalsien, who vanished into the dunes at the birth of the modern era. Battle-cam footage and the debriefing of the few survivors of their raids reveal shockingly advanced technology: gene-enhanced warriors, cybernetic war-beasts and horrific bio-engines that can tear a massive sandcrawler to pieces. That these advanced technologies are in the hands of fanatics who wish to prevent all Kushani from ever leaving Kharak is concerning, for the Great Kiith Clans know that they cannot survive for much longer- the most conservative estimates say that within four hundred years, Kharak will no longer be able to support life as the desert swallows the remaining arable land.
The Kiith, however, have struggled, compeated and warred with each-other for thousands of years. Old rivalries are slow to die, and ancient grudges still hold too much weight for the Kiith to unify- unity that will be needed to face the immense challenge of taking the Kushani to the stars.
You know this, because you have just gained control of your own Kiith, and now have access to the full, terrible story. The Kushani have risen to immense heights in spite of the harshness of their world, and the Kiith have preserveired down the long centuries. You are determined that it will not end here, but if you are to survive it will take the combined will and resources of every Kiith and clan.
Who are you?
[] Paktu-Sa Jeriim Paktu, the Southern Bird. Kiith Paktu is born of hardship, but the bond formed during their exodus across the desert wastes fleeing the Heresy Wars holds strong. Further, as the undisputed master of the Southern Kiith, Kiith Paktu possess the most resources of any single kiithid. The Gaalsienii, however, hate Paktu above all others, and as a result make constant attacks on their territory and traders.
Pros: Largest single Kiith on Kharak, have more resources and personnel than other kiith, all other kiith in region vassals or subordinate allies.
Cons: Considerably higher rate of Gaalsienii attacks, poor trade abilities (there's a desert in the way), less access to the historical records, artifacts and technological databases that survived the Heresy Wars and the legendary flight from the First City.
[]S'jet-Sa Korvin S'jet, the Stargazer. Kiith S'jet are, first and foremost, seekers of truth. They are scientists and investigators, messengers and researchers, the brightest minds and sharpest wits to walk the shifting sands. For untold millennia the S'jetii have carried the torch of knowledge and shone the light of Reason into the darkness of ignorance, carried messages for the other kiith, and predicted the deadly sandstorms and heat-waves that ravage the Great Desert. While their numbers are small and their holdings light, the S'jetii have the most advanced technology and greatest research and development complex of any Kiith.
Pros: Huge research advantage due to S'jetii science focus and advanced laboratory complexes, start with access to several advanced technologies, diplomatic bonus due to reputation for truthfulness.
Cons: One of the smallest of the 'Great' Kiiths, start with fewer resources and less industry than other kiith. Malus to developing industry and keeping major secrets like technology monopolies and so on. Very few holdings in general.
[]Somtaaw-Sa Jiiri Somtaaw, the Dreamer. The Somtaaw were once the greatest religious kiith on Kharak- until the Heresy Wars and the dawn of the age of reason. Now, most Somtaaw build and mine, fueling the great industrial machine of the North. You, however, have ambition to take you Kiith to the stars and beyond- to escape the hell of Kharak once and for all. While much of Somtaaw's once-immense might and depth of holdings was ruined by the Heresy Wars, you have one major advantage over almost all other Kiith: people.
Pros: Largest Kiith by population, lots of practical experience from building and ability to sove problems by simply throwing people at them until they stop being problems. Strong sense of Kiith unity and identity combined with highly pragmatic and persistent culture means your Kiith tends to excel at getting the absolute most out of what the do have.
Cons: Effectively no resources, labs,or industrial holdings. Little access to advanced technology or cutting-edge resources. No major diplomatic ties to call upon for resources.
Pros: Largest single Kiith on Kharak, have more resources and personnel than other kiith, all other kiith in region vassals or subordinate allies.
Cons: Considerably higher rate of Gaalsienii attacks, poor trade abilities (there's a desert in the way), less access to the historical records, artifacts and technological databases that survived the Heresy Wars and the legendary flight from the First City.
[]S'jet-Sa Korvin S'jet, the Stargazer. Kiith S'jet are, first and foremost, seekers of truth. They are scientists and investigators, messengers and researchers, the brightest minds and sharpest wits to walk the shifting sands. For untold millennia the S'jetii have carried the torch of knowledge and shone the light of Reason into the darkness of ignorance, carried messages for the other kiith, and predicted the deadly sandstorms and heat-waves that ravage the Great Desert. While their numbers are small and their holdings light, the S'jetii have the most advanced technology and greatest research and development complex of any Kiith.
Pros: Huge research advantage due to S'jetii science focus and advanced laboratory complexes, start with access to several advanced technologies, diplomatic bonus due to reputation for truthfulness.
Cons: One of the smallest of the 'Great' Kiiths, start with fewer resources and less industry than other kiith. Malus to developing industry and keeping major secrets like technology monopolies and so on. Very few holdings in general.
[]Somtaaw-Sa Jiiri Somtaaw, the Dreamer. The Somtaaw were once the greatest religious kiith on Kharak- until the Heresy Wars and the dawn of the age of reason. Now, most Somtaaw build and mine, fueling the great industrial machine of the North. You, however, have ambition to take you Kiith to the stars and beyond- to escape the hell of Kharak once and for all. While much of Somtaaw's once-immense might and depth of holdings was ruined by the Heresy Wars, you have one major advantage over almost all other Kiith: people.
Pros: Largest Kiith by population, lots of practical experience from building and ability to sove problems by simply throwing people at them until they stop being problems. Strong sense of Kiith unity and identity combined with highly pragmatic and persistent culture means your Kiith tends to excel at getting the absolute most out of what the do have.
Cons: Effectively no resources, labs,or industrial holdings. Little access to advanced technology or cutting-edge resources. No major diplomatic ties to call upon for resources.
Pros: Nabaal produces the most widely-used technology on the planet- rugged, robust, and long-lasting. Not only does this reduce your own logistics issues, you make a great deal exporting it to other kiith. Nabaal also has the most developed space program and industrial complex, due to their status as the originators of modern, industrialized civilization.
Cons: As the founder of the Daiamid, Nabaal is often called upon to provide mediation… and your ambitious agenda will cause friction among the more conservative Kiithid. Further, Nabaal relies heavily on trade to obtain the materials it needs, since its actual holdings are fairly small for such a large and influential Kiith.
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In short, you've got, from the top, 'Moderate', 'Moderate', 'Difficult' and 'Hard' modes./ / O \\
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Character Sheets and Status Reports
Mechanis
Confirmed Extremely Screwed
- Location
- Absconding with Alacrity
- Naabal-Sa Kerim Nabaal (PC)
- Noreena Soban (Martial)
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Noreena is your Military adviser, a Sobani elite commander who has been with the Kiith for nearly her entire adult life. As a high-ranking Sobani military officer, she has a firm grasp on all aspects of warfare, from strategic command to military logistics.
Martial (Tactics): Excellent (8)
Martial (Strategy): Excellent (8)
Martial (Support): Excellent (8)
Intel (Military): Very Good (7)
Intel (General): Above Average (5)Soban to the Core: Automatically re-roll failed Martial checks on any project personally supervised by Noreena Soban. - Verdigris S'jet (Intel)
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For a spymaster, Verdigris is oddly bombastic. He's definitely got a flair for drama, at least about trivial and unimportant things, but what those who don't work with the man fail to see is his dead-serious, matter-of-fact 'business mode,' reserved mostly for official- or not-so-official- meetings with his agents, analysts, and commander. This doesn't make him less irritating the REST of the time, though.
Intel (General): Excellent (8)
Intel (Military): Very Good (7)
Intel (Civil): Very Good (7)
Intel (Gaalsein): Good (6)
Diplomatic (Kiithid): Good (6)S'jetii Spy Net: You may re-roll one failed Intel or Diplomatic roll on any project overseen by Verdigris S'jet. - Vitara Naabal (Science)
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Vitara is one of your own Naabalii, and while some might scoff at your selecting her over a S'jetii scientist, they haven't seen her record. Vitara is a genuine genius polyglot, rare even among the S'jetii, and can bend her formidable mind to any problem. Her personal skills could use some work, though.
Science (General): Legendary (10)
Science (Materials): Superb (9)
Science (Cannons): Excellent (8)
Science (Energy): Superb (9)
Science (Missiles): Excellent (8)Instant Expert: Vitara Nabaal learns all Science skills at a minimum of rank 6, and may roll a check to automatically learn Science skills that are related to any check on a project she is overseeing once per turn. - Jazda Somtaaw (PC)
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If there's engineering or construction to be done, you'll find Kiith Somtaaw. The former religious kiith is one of the largest on Kharak by population, and heavily involved in the bedrock areas of an industrial power. Jazda herself a a quiet and unassuming woman, which belies the fact that she's one of Somtaaw's best engineers.
Civil (infrastructure): Excellent (8)
Civil (Logistics): Good (6)
Civil (Construction): Excellent (8)
Civil (mining): Good (6)
Intel (general): Above Average (5)Perk: Somtaaw Knowhow: Any project overseen by Jazda Somtaaw has all Civil checks reduced by one difficulty rank. - Teriim Naabal (Diplomatic)
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Teriim has been a diplomat for almost forty years, and while he is no longer the young man who stood beside your predecessor, his experience and wisdom will greatly aid your diplomatic efforts. His formidable reputation doesn't hurt either, considering what he did to the last assassin. He serves as your representative in the Daiamid when you're to busy to attend, which is pretty much all the time now.
Diplomatic (General): Excellent (8)
Diplomatic (Kiithid, General): Very Good (7)
Diplomatic (trade): Very Good (7)
Diplomatic (espionage): Good (6)
Diplomatic (Daiamid): Excellent (8)
Diplomatic (Kitthid, Soban): Very poor (2)
Diplomatic (Kitthid, S'jet): Very poor (2)
Diplomatic (Kitthid, Manaan): Very poor (2)Diplomatic Expert: Teriim Nabaal may use his highest available Diplomatic skill rank on any diplomatic check that requires a skill he does not know.
STATUS REPORT, 1085 KDS :
You have three CIVIL holdings and six MARTIAL holdings.
CITY OF TIIR:
Tiir is the Nabaali capital and the site of the Daiamid, and has become the sociopolitical center of Kharak. it provides you with great amounts of resources due to trade income.
Tiir generates 100 IUs and 25 RUs per turn.
Mine 2x
Factory 3x
Small Lab 4x
Basic Lab 1x
Large Lab (under construction) 1x
Distribution Hub (Under Construction)
Factory 3x
Small Lab 4x
Basic Lab 1x
Large Lab (under construction) 1x
Distribution Hub (Under Construction)
Small Bunkers (2x) (30 IUs maintenance)
AA Battery (2x) (36 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance Cost: 66 IUs per turn
AA Battery (2x) (36 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance Cost: 66 IUs per turn
Light: 0[30]/300
Medium: 0[25]/250
Heavy: 0[18]/180
Anti-Air: 0[84]/280
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0[30]/60
Medium: 0[25]/250
Heavy: 0[18]/180
Anti-Air: 0[84]/280
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0[30]/60
CITY OF KHAAL
Khaal is a relatively modern construction and is Kiith Nabaal's primary industrial site. the city's immense factories and mines provide the bulk of the Kiith's income.
Khaal generates 1000 IUs per turn.
Mine 6x
Factory 3x
Basic Lab 2x
Large Lab 1x
Distribution Center (Under Construction)
Factory 3x
Basic Lab 2x
Large Lab 1x
Distribution Center (Under Construction)
Small Bunkers (2x) (30 IUs maintenance)
AA Battery (2x) (36 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance Cost: 66 IUs per turn
AA Battery (2x) (36 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance Cost: 66 IUs per turn
Light: 0[28]/275
Medium: 0[17]/165
Heavy: 0[11]/110
Anti-Air: 0[60]/200
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0[6]/45
Medium: 0[17]/165
Heavy: 0[11]/110
Anti-Air: 0[60]/200
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0[6]/45
CITY OF MAAT
Maat is Kiith Nabaal's second city, and the site of most of its research laboratories and approximately half its population.
Maat generates 50 IUs and 50 RUs per turn.
Mine 3x
Factory 2x
Small Lab 8x
Basic Lab 4x
Large Lab 2x
Factory 2x
Small Lab 8x
Basic Lab 4x
Large Lab 2x
Small Bunkers (2x) (30 IUs maintenance)
AA Battery (2x) (36 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance Cost: 66 IUs per turn
AA Battery (2x) (36 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance Cost: 66 IUs per turn
Light: 0[28]/280
Medium: 0[22]/220
Heavy: 0[12]/115
Anti-Air: 0[71]/235
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0[5]/50
Medium: 0[22]/220
Heavy: 0[12]/115
Anti-Air: 0[71]/235
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0[5]/50
EPSILON BASE: this moderately populated military outpost protects the main entrance to the canyon that houses the cities of Tiir and Maat.
Light Production Bay 1x
Heavy Production Bay 1x
Heavy Production Bay 1x
Large Bunker (1x) (32 IUs maintenance)
Artillery Battery (1x) (35 IUs maintenance)
AA Battery (1x) (18 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance: 85 IUs per turn
Artillery Battery (1x) (35 IUs maintenance)
AA Battery (1x) (18 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance: 85 IUs per turn
Light: 0[75]/150
Medium: 0[50]/100
Heavy: 0[40]/80
Anti-Air: 0[72]/120
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0[15]/30
Medium: 0[50]/100
Heavy: 0[40]/80
Anti-Air: 0[72]/120
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0[15]/30
DELTA BASE: this fortress blocks the only desert-facing entrance to Khaal, and maintains a strong garrison.
Light Production Bay 1x
Heavy Production Bay 1x
Heavy Production Bay 1x
Cannon Turret (1x) (40 IUs maintenance)
Gun Turret (1x) (25 IUs maintenance)
AA Battery (1x) (18 IUs maintenance)
Heavy Cannon (1x) (48 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance: 131 IUs per turn
Gun Turret (1x) (25 IUs maintenance)
AA Battery (1x) (18 IUs maintenance)
Heavy Cannon (1x) (48 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance: 131 IUs per turn
Light: 0[15]/145
Medium: 0[26]/120
Heavy: 0[27]/85
Anti-Air: 0[13]/130
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0/45
Medium: 0[26]/120
Heavy: 0[27]/85
Anti-Air: 0[13]/130
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0/45
ALPHA BASE: this is Kiith Nabaal's primary airstrip on the edge of the desert. it supports all Nabaali craft that fly desert missions and maintains a large garrison force to prevent Gaalsein attacks.
Light Production Bay 1x
Heavy Production Bay 1x
Heavy Production Bay 1x
AA Battery (1x) (18 IUs maintenance)
Large Bunker: (3x) (96 IUs maintenance)
Artillery Battery (1x) (35 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance: 149 IUs per turn
Large Bunker: (3x) (96 IUs maintenance)
Artillery Battery (1x) (35 IUs maintenance)
Total Maintenance: 149 IUs per turn
Light: 0[240]/240
Meduim: 0[180]/180
Heavy: 0[150]/150
Anti-Air: 0[170]/200
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0[60]/80
Meduim: 0[180]/180
Heavy: 0[150]/150
Anti-Air: 0[170]/200
Cruiser: 0/0
Aircraft: 0[60]/80
PERIMETER STATION CAAL-THRI: this outpost once served as part of a planned network of early warning posts devised after the first Gaalsein invasion, but only a handful were ever built. currently abandoned.
PERIMETER STATION KOL-TEL: this outpost once served as part of a planned network of early warning posts devised after the first Gaalsein invasion, but only a handful were ever built. currently abandoned.
PERIMETER STATION KEL-TAR: this outpost once served as part of a planned network of early warning posts devised after the first Gaalsein invasion, but only a handful were ever built. currently abandoned.
You have 4297 IUs and 254 RUs stored.
A full budget breakdown is available here.
Your army strength is: Poor (2)
Support Cruiser Fal-Shir
Support Cruiser Ca-Sar
10x LO-40 Wrath-A Bombers
4x BX-40 Wrath-B Bombers
Support Cruiser Ca-Sar
10x LO-40 Wrath-A Bombers
4x BX-40 Wrath-B Bombers
Carrier Kor-Pha: Kor-Pha Class Carrier
Light Units: 0/40
Medium Units: 0/30
Heavy Units: 0/25
Cruisers: 0/6
Aircraft: 0/8
Light Units: 0/40
Medium Units: 0/30
Heavy Units: 0/25
Cruisers: 0/6
Aircraft: 0/8
Advanced Lab Complex, one turn to completion, 8 RUs per turn.
CONSTRUCTION:
Large Lab begun at Tiir.
Distribution Center begun at Tiir.
Large Lab Built at Khaal!
Distribution Center begun at Khaal
Large Lab Built at Maat!
Large Lab Built at Maat!
Light Production Bay Built at Epsilon Base!
Heavy Production Bay Built at Epsilon Base!
Light Production Bay Built at Delta Base!
Heavy Production Bay Built at Delta Base!
Light Production Bay Built at Alpha Base!
Heavy Production Bay Built at Alpha Base!
Your diplomatic relations are as follows:
Gaalsein: [LOCKED] At War [LOCKED]
Siidim: Mediocre (3)
Somtaaw: Above Average (5)
Manaan: Good (5), 250/800 to rank 6
S'jet: Very Good (7), 700/2000 to rank 8
Paktu: Average (4)
Soban: Good (6), 500/1000 to rank 7
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A/n: Defenses give bonuses based on percentages of the garrison requirements, shown in brackets. Note that, while this does count to whether the garrison gets a defense penalty or not, it doesn't count against how many units a Garrison can hold without incurring maintenance costs. Yes, that means building four Large Bunkers completely removes the need for any garrison at all to make rolls without a bonus, and you can even get significant defense bonuses with enough defenses./ / O \\
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Mechanics and General Codex
Mechanis
Confirmed Extremely Screwed
- Location
- Absconding with Alacrity
- Mechanics 101: Ratings
- Mechanics 101: Combat
- Mechanics 101: Resources
- Mechanics 101: Skills
- Mechanics 101: Air units vs Ground units
- Mechanics 102: Zones
- Mechanics 102: Gear
- Mechanics 102: Unit Production
- Mechanics 102: Available Unit Pool
- Mechanics 102: Garrisons
- Mechanics 102: Forces
- Mechanics 201: Defending Your Holdings
- Mechanics 201: Advanced Combat Tactics: Massed Fire
- Mechanics 201: Advanced Combat Tactics: Using Aircraft
- Mechanics 202: General Actions
so tabs are hella broken ATM guys, dunno why. they seem to be okay for the Codex for now, but Mechanics was getting... yeah. So it's an accordion now. Hope that helps some with readability.
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Weapons are mounted on units and come in multiple types,each of which has its own strengths, weaknesses, and modifiers. Note that in order to obtain full data on enemy weapons you will need to either engage them in combat, conduct salvage analysis projects after battles, or use Espionage actions depending on your preference and available resources. Additionally, this entry covers only the weapon types actually known to you, many types have yet to be discovered.- Guns
- Cannons
- Missiles
- Rockets
- Railguns
- Bombs
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- Wheels
- Tracks
- Bipedal Legs
Propulsion systems are what make your units go. There are numerous propulsion types to discover, with unique advantages, disadvantages, and costs. Additionally, some systems may require additional research to function in certain conditions, most notably the Deep Desert. Unlike weapons, obtaining data on hostile propulsion systems is relatively simple, as it is not difficult to estimate a vehicle's propulsion grade by size. Much like weapons, this entry covers only those systems of which you are aware, and many more remain to be discovered.
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Reactors are possibly the most important system on a unit. Reactors provide modifiers for everything from weapon fire rates and base damage, to movement speed and Agility dodge values. Power plants come in numerous types, which determine their characteristics and many of their modifiers.
- Standard Reactor
- Light Reactor
- Capital Reactor
Note that, like other entries in this section, this only covers those systems know to you, not all that are available.
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There are several modifiers that apply to weapons, which alter their characteristics and valid targets. Unmodified weapons may only fire on ground units with clear line of sight, but modifiers may allow indirect fire, rapid fire, or limit available targets. Note that weapons may have multiple modifiers, such as Dual Mount Dual-Mode Cannons. Additionally, some mounting types are not known to you, and so are not listed.
- Multiple mountings (dual, triple, quad, etc)
- Linked mountings (Twin, Triplet, Quadruplet, etc)
- Coaxial (coax) mountings
- Artillery mounts
- Anti-Air (AA) mountings
- Dual-Mode mounts
- Dual-Purpose mounts
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[X] Naabal-Sa Kerim Nabaal, the Peacemaker. Kiith Nabaal is one of the most powerful Kiithid on the planet- their intervention in the ancient Heresy Wars that nearly destroyed Kushani civilization and the formation of the modern Daiamid council have made the technophiliac kiith the founders of the modern age. Above all others, the Nabaali drive the will to escape from the desert's closing jaws. Unfortunately, the tangled and complicated nature of the Northern Kushani require careful balancing and negotiation, and it is Nabaal that is the the linchpin of this sometimes-fragile peace.
[x]Somtaaw-Sa Jiiri Somtaaw, the Dreamer. the Somtaaw were once the greatest religious kiith on Kharak- until the Heresy Wars and the dawn of the age of reason. Now, most Somtaaw build and mine, fueling the great industrial machine of the North. You, however, have ambition to take you Kiith to the stars and beyond- to escape the hell of Kharak once and for all. While much of Somtaaw's once-immense might and depth of holdings was ruined by the Heresy Wars, you have one major advantage over almost all other Kiith: people.
Pros: largest Kiith by population, lots of practical experience from building and ability to sove problems by simply throwing people at them until they stop being problems. Strong sense of Kiith unity and identity combined with highly pragmatic and persistent culture means your Kiith tends to excel at getting the absolute most out of what the do have.
Cons: effectively no resources, labs,or industrial holdings. Little access to advanced technology or cutting-edge resources. No major diplomatic ties to call upon for resources.
Hope that's the right format!
Pros: largest Kiith by population, lots of practical experience from building and ability to sove problems by simply throwing people at them until they stop being problems. Strong sense of Kiith unity and identity combined with highly pragmatic and persistent culture means your Kiith tends to excel at getting the absolute most out of what the do have.
Cons: effectively no resources, labs,or industrial holdings. Little access to advanced technology or cutting-edge resources. No major diplomatic ties to call upon for resources.
Hope that's the right format!
Mechanis
Confirmed Extremely Screwed
- Location
- Absconding with Alacrity
frankly I'd accept just [](kiith name), you guys don't actually have to copy the whole flavortext blurb and the pros-and-cons list. that's just there to give you an idea of each option's advantages, disadvantages, and general flavor.
like, the Somtaaw route is the hardest, because you've got negligible infrastructure, but you can throw more people at any problem that can be solved by throwing people at it. the Paktu route is a more moderate difficulty, because yeah, you start out a lot less developed than the northern Kiith, but you have a huge amount of space compared to even the largest of the Nortern Kiithid.
it's sorta like Russia vs Europe- the South has a handful of really built-up places but is otherwise mostly rural or wilderness*, but could swallow any three of the northern states and barely notice. it's not strictly a perfect metaphor, since both are about the same in terms of actual area and terrain, but the northern states are more generally industrialized.
*read: "mountains too steep even for terrace farming, large-gravel protodesert that's impossible to farm, and wind-swept canyons that won't support farms." you might notice a theme there.
like, the Somtaaw route is the hardest, because you've got negligible infrastructure, but you can throw more people at any problem that can be solved by throwing people at it. the Paktu route is a more moderate difficulty, because yeah, you start out a lot less developed than the northern Kiith, but you have a huge amount of space compared to even the largest of the Nortern Kiithid.
it's sorta like Russia vs Europe- the South has a handful of really built-up places but is otherwise mostly rural or wilderness*, but could swallow any three of the northern states and barely notice. it's not strictly a perfect metaphor, since both are about the same in terms of actual area and terrain, but the northern states are more generally industrialized.
*read: "mountains too steep even for terrace farming, large-gravel protodesert that's impossible to farm, and wind-swept canyons that won't support farms." you might notice a theme there.
[X] Naabal-Sa Kerim Nabaal, the Peacemaker. Kiith Nabaal is one of the most powerful Kiithid on the planet- their intervention in the ancient Heresy Wars that nearly destroyed Kushani civilization and the formation of the modern Daiamid council have made the technophiliac kiith the founders of the modern age. Above all others, the Nabaali drive the will to escape from the desert's closing jaws. Unfortunately, the tangled and complicated nature of the Northern Kushani require careful balancing and negotiation, and it is Nabaal that is the the linchpin of this sometimes-fragile peace.
[X]Somtaaw-Sa Jiiri Somtaaw, the Dreamer. the Somtaaw were once the greatest religious kiith on Kharak- until the Heresy Wars and the dawn of the age of reason. Now, most Somtaaw build and mine, fueling the great industrial machine of the North. You, however, have ambition to take you Kiith to the stars and beyond- to escape the hell of Kharak once and for all. While much of Somtaaw's once-immense might and depth of holdings was ruined by the Heresy Wars, you have one major advantage over almost all other Kiith: people.
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[X]S'jet-Sa Korvin S'jet, the Stargazer. Kiith S'jet are, first and foremost, seekers of truth.
[X]S'jet-Sa Korvin S'jet, the Stargazer. Kiith S'jet are, first and foremost, seekers of truth.
I'm hoping we can figure out a different way forward from the game. Perhaps a sun shield blocking light to lower the planet's temperature, or hauling Ice comets and asteroids back to save/terraform Kharak.
Even if we don't succeed, we may buy time and it'll be fun!
I'm hoping we can figure out a different way forward from the game. Perhaps a sun shield blocking light to lower the planet's temperature, or hauling Ice comets and asteroids back to save/terraform Kharak.
Even if we don't succeed, we may buy time and it'll be fun!
Mechanis
Confirmed Extremely Screwed
- Location
- Absconding with Alacrity
the Kharak system is extremely resource-poor. there is very little in the way of spaceborn materials, trying something like that would eat up everything available for minimal gains- you'd push back the timetable a bit, but in a couple hundred years you'd be facing the same problem only with no accessible resources rather than 'very little.'
you also need to consider the psychological effects of the Khar-Toba site and especially the Guidestone on the Kushani, which essentially promised a home out in the stars right after a major religiously-motivated war over going into space.
while large-scale civil unrest over water and food scarcity was ongoing.
if this was a couple thousand years earlier, it might have been feasible to break out of the downward spiral and halt Kharak's eco-collapse. at the time this is set, however, it's gained too much momentum- the system just doesn't have the resources needed to halt the collapse before it's far, far too late.
that said, it is highly unlikely that, by the time we get to that point, things will play out the same way- if only because, well, there's a lot of wreckage buried on Kharak, of varying sophistication and salvageability, and things have already changed in the background regarding which wrecks the Galasinii have dug up.
you also need to consider the psychological effects of the Khar-Toba site and especially the Guidestone on the Kushani, which essentially promised a home out in the stars right after a major religiously-motivated war over going into space.
while large-scale civil unrest over water and food scarcity was ongoing.
if this was a couple thousand years earlier, it might have been feasible to break out of the downward spiral and halt Kharak's eco-collapse. at the time this is set, however, it's gained too much momentum- the system just doesn't have the resources needed to halt the collapse before it's far, far too late.
that said, it is highly unlikely that, by the time we get to that point, things will play out the same way- if only because, well, there's a lot of wreckage buried on Kharak, of varying sophistication and salvageability, and things have already changed in the background regarding which wrecks the Galasinii have dug up.
Mechanis
Confirmed Extremely Screwed
- Location
- Absconding with Alacrity
this is your morning reminder that the character vote closes at around 9-10AM Pacific time tomorrow, so if you want to get your votes in please do so today. I'll put up one last reminder in twelve hours or so, but after that the next time I log on will be the start of the show. note that this will mostly consist of character introductions and intelligence briefings. lots and lots and LOTS of intelligence briefings.
right now we have one vote for Somtaaw and two for everyone else, so if no more votes come in I'll have to tiebreak with RNG.
please do not make me need to break out RNG for votes.
right now we have one vote for Somtaaw and two for everyone else, so if no more votes come in I'll have to tiebreak with RNG.
please do not make me need to break out RNG for votes.
[X] Naabal-Sa Kerim Nabaal, the Peacemaker
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Oly Oly Oxen Free we are all out in the free!
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- Texas
[X]S'jet-Sa Korvin S'jet, the Stargazer. Kiith S'jet are, first and foremost, seekers of truth.
Tactical Briefing: Known Kiith Gaalsein units as of 1085KDS (Turn one)
Mechanis
Confirmed Extremely Screwed
- Location
- Absconding with Alacrity
Sat down and finished the rolls for Gaalseinii force composition. So here's a briefing on current-gen Gaalseinii forces and on the desert-dwelling renegade Kiith in General. Note that the technical stuff regarding weapon types and weight classifications will beis gone over in the mechanics post on the first page.
"Kiith Gaalsein is fanatically devoted towards the destruction of all Kiithid currently engaging in space-launch and ongoing orbital projects. While some progress was made in getting them to halt attacks on the holdings of such Kiith under their previous Sa, Kojiri Gaalsein, who appears to have been a moderate, some fourty years ago a radical faction within the Kiith seized power and emplaced their own leader, Tiber Gaalsein, as the Gaalsein-Sa, and subsequently the Gaalseinii broke off all contact from the other Kiith for nearly ten years. It is apparent that the new Sa used this time to solidify his power-base and subsequently begin large-scale military buildup and development. After this was complete, Kiith Gaalsein launched a series of escalating raids over two decades, culminating in an all-out invasion of the north AND southern polar regions. Fortunately, Gaalsein's intelligence badly underestimated the military readiness of the Kiith at the time, and they were in full retreat or outright rout within two days. Since then, they've been raiding border cities and outposts and ambushing trade convoys with increasing frequency, and with progressively more sophisticated units and weapons."
"We believe that Kiith Gaalsein is preparing for a second major invasion within the next ten to fifteen years, as they seem to have largely stopped producing 'new' units and are increasingly finalizing their combat tactics. It is very clear that the raids and ambushes we have seen thus far constitute live combat testing of their new designs and the current slow tapering of activity suggests that their own development programs are now entering their final cycles before mass production."
"As a result to help you decide on which of our own development programs should be accelerated and finalized, we've prepared this briefing on known Gaalseinii units."
"The Gaalsein forces currently deploy a mix of bipedal mechs, tracked heavy vehicles, and wheeled light vehicles. This combination allows very high maneuverability and flexibility in the desert environment, and the mechs especially are difficult for our aging attack vehicles and support platforms to deal with effectively. The Gaalsein also use a disproportionate number of light but heavily armed units, relying on speed and maneuver, to outflank and evade our slower armored units. It is clear we need to adapt to their tactics and begin production of new vehicles adapted to this paradigm of warfare. I will begin with detailing these light units."
"In addition to these light units, we have also observed a number of medium and heavy units, which began appearing in response to increasing convoy escort forces. These larger units are most notable for their role in sinking the Manaani cruiser Tho-Chiin and her escorts last year, and are considerably superior to our own armored forces."
"In conclusion, our current forces will be extremely outmatched once the Gaalsein are able to begin mass-producing these units, and presumably others, including aircraft, of similar technological levels. At that point, unless our forces have undergone significant upgrades, we will be rapidly overrun and subsequently forced into surrender or simply annihilated. That concludes this briefing."
-Excerpt, Daiamid session of 1085
A/n: Yeah they found some very different toys in this. No pesky hovercraft, but the mechs are nearly as annoying on the open desert, thanks to that whole 'pop up to fire' trick and high mobility.
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"Kiith Gaalsein is fanatically devoted towards the destruction of all Kiithid currently engaging in space-launch and ongoing orbital projects. While some progress was made in getting them to halt attacks on the holdings of such Kiith under their previous Sa, Kojiri Gaalsein, who appears to have been a moderate, some fourty years ago a radical faction within the Kiith seized power and emplaced their own leader, Tiber Gaalsein, as the Gaalsein-Sa, and subsequently the Gaalseinii broke off all contact from the other Kiith for nearly ten years. It is apparent that the new Sa used this time to solidify his power-base and subsequently begin large-scale military buildup and development. After this was complete, Kiith Gaalsein launched a series of escalating raids over two decades, culminating in an all-out invasion of the north AND southern polar regions. Fortunately, Gaalsein's intelligence badly underestimated the military readiness of the Kiith at the time, and they were in full retreat or outright rout within two days. Since then, they've been raiding border cities and outposts and ambushing trade convoys with increasing frequency, and with progressively more sophisticated units and weapons."
"We believe that Kiith Gaalsein is preparing for a second major invasion within the next ten to fifteen years, as they seem to have largely stopped producing 'new' units and are increasingly finalizing their combat tactics. It is very clear that the raids and ambushes we have seen thus far constitute live combat testing of their new designs and the current slow tapering of activity suggests that their own development programs are now entering their final cycles before mass production."
"As a result to help you decide on which of our own development programs should be accelerated and finalized, we've prepared this briefing on known Gaalseinii units."
"The Gaalsein forces currently deploy a mix of bipedal mechs, tracked heavy vehicles, and wheeled light vehicles. This combination allows very high maneuverability and flexibility in the desert environment, and the mechs especially are difficult for our aging attack vehicles and support platforms to deal with effectively. The Gaalsein also use a disproportionate number of light but heavily armed units, relying on speed and maneuver, to outflank and evade our slower armored units. It is clear we need to adapt to their tactics and begin production of new vehicles adapted to this paradigm of warfare. I will begin with detailing these light units."
- Light Missile Bot
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"These two-man light bots are armed with missiles and advanced tracking systems that allow them to function as direct-fire units in an anti-air/anti-armor mode as well as indirect medium-range fire support. While not particularly armored, they are fast and highly mobile, particularly in the open desert. The Gaalsein typically attach one or more of these units to scouting groups due to their advanced sensor mounts."
Gaalsein Block-4 LMB
Light biped
armament: Twin Medium Triple-mode MMLS mounts.
armor: Molyplated Ceramosteel, providing Light protection.
Gear: Full-spectrum Sensor Package.
- Light Assault Bot
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"The Gaalseinii also uses these light single-man assault bots. They typically carry a chaingun in an anti-light role, but the graspers allow the bot to carry a variety of modular weapons, including single-shot rocket launchers and anti-tank cannons. Further, they are equipped with large 'jump packs' consisting of two heavy turbines, which allow the mechs to rapidly re-position as well as evade fire. These bots are small, but fast and dangerous. Some variants also mount smoke launchers for temporary concealment."
Gaalsein Block-8 LAB
Light Biped
armament: Light Chaingun, Medium Single-shot Rocket Launcher (alternate -RL), Medium Anti-tank Cannon (alternate -AT)
armor: Grade two reinforced Ceramosteel, providing Light protection.
Gear: Tactical Turbine Jump-pack, Smoke Launchers (alternate -SL)
- Assault Railgun
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"These highly mobile self-propelled guns are included when Gaalsein raiding groups expect to face heavy armor units. While possessing only perfunctory armor, the long range and extreme anti-armor capabilities of their railguns allow the unit to sit hull-down behind a dune and blast armor to pieces, and retreat out of range before our forces can catch them."
Gaalsein Block-12 Railgun SPG
Light Wheeled
Armament: Medium Anti-Armor Railgun
Armor: Grade-2 Titanium-reinforced Steel Plate, providing Very Light protection.
Gear: none
- Raider Light Tank
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"These light tanks are fast, and armed with a powerful anti-tank gun that allows them to engage in hit-and-run strikes against much heavier opponents. Their 'tripod' track arrangement gives them a considerable maneuverability advantage on the open desert, and allow them to outrun the forces that could actually damage their armor."
Gaalsein Block-5 "Raider" Light Tank
Light Tracked
armament: Medium Anti-tank Cannon
Armor: Grade Six Ceramosteel, providing Medium protection
Gear: none
"In addition to these light units, we have also observed a number of medium and heavy units, which began appearing in response to increasing convoy escort forces. These larger units are most notable for their role in sinking the Manaani cruiser Tho-Chiin and her escorts last year, and are considerably superior to our own armored forces."
- Medium Assault Bot
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"These units are the Gaalsein's main anti-armor ground unit. they are fast, well-armored, and able to put out a shocking amount of firepower thanks to their rockets and rapid-fire cannon. These units used their ability to crouch hull-down behind dunes in the battle with Tho-Chiin and her escorts, popping up to unload cannonfire bursts and rocket barrages at our own units and retreating if our own forces attempted to close. However, analysis indicates this is is due to relatively poor leg armoring, making them more suited to ambushes."
Gaalsein Block-2 Ambush Assault Bot
Medium Biped
Armament: Very Heavy MRLS, Heavy Rapid-fire Cannon.
Armor: Ceramosteel-durataniumim weave-alloy, providing Medium Protection
Gear: none
- Heavy Assault Bot
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"These units are heavily armored and equipped with a single high-caliber machinegun and a large dual-mode Cannon. This allows them to be devastating to lighter units and a danger to heavier units en mass. Additionally, these units carry on-board repair systems that allow them to support nearby forces. As a result, groups of thee bots are surprisingly durable."
Gaalsein Block-4 Heavy Assault Bot
Heavy Biped
Armament: Medium Dual-Mode Artillery Cannon, Very Heavy Machinegun.
Armor: Triple-bonded Ceramosteel-Duranimum Weavealloy, providing Heavy protection
Gear: Repair Projector System
- Heavy Railgun
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"The Gaalsein Heavy Railgun is a powerful direct-fire artillery unit with a long striking range and the ability to destroy or severely damage any unit less armored than our Cruisers. Given that this is 'almost everything that isn't a cruiser,' we are understandably concerned. About the only thing going for us is that these units are slow to move and slow to fire, but that's strictly relative. They can still outrun all but the fastest of our own ageing equipment, and those units lack the firepower to damage its armor."
Gaalsein Block-8 Heavy Railgun SPG
Heavy Tracked
Armament: Heavy Railgun
Armor: Ceramosteel-Titanium weavealloy providing Heavy protection
Gear: none
- Assault Cruiser
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"This, ladies and gentlemen, is an honest-to-Sajuuk Gaalsein Cruiser, which up until we obtained data on was believed to be an impossibility due to the scarcity of resources in the Deep Desert. It is very well armed- its main cannons can punch right through one of our own Heavy Cruisers, and its heavy rocket attacks devastate any smaller forces unfortunate enough to be in its path. We can't even hit the thing with aircraft, since it's also armed with powerful anti-air missile batteries. We've classed it as an 'assault' cruiser, and intel suggests it'll be in full production within the year."
Gaalsein Block-1 Assault Cruiser
Superheavy Tracked
Armament: Twin Comounted Superheavy Cannons, Two Very Heavy MRLS, two Medium SAM launchers.
Armor Triple-layer molybonded Ceramosteel with Titainum alloy interlayer, allowing Superheavy protection.
"In conclusion, our current forces will be extremely outmatched once the Gaalsein are able to begin mass-producing these units, and presumably others, including aircraft, of similar technological levels. At that point, unless our forces have undergone significant upgrades, we will be rapidly overrun and subsequently forced into surrender or simply annihilated. That concludes this briefing."
-Excerpt, Daiamid session of 1085
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A/n: Yeah they found some very different toys in this. No pesky hovercraft, but the mechs are nearly as annoying on the open desert, thanks to that whole 'pop up to fire' trick and high mobility.
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Mechanis
Confirmed Extremely Screwed
- Location
- Absconding with Alacrity
right kids, I'm extending the vote until I finish getting all the Gaalsein units fully statted out (including the ones you haven't seen yet) and the mechanics and codex entries finished and edited. if you want to vote, speak ye now, or forever hold ye peace.
Turn 1: 1085 KDS, 1st quarter
Mechanis
Confirmed Extremely Screwed
- Location
- Absconding with Alacrity
A/n: so your Science officer is ridiculous. like good lord. I'm half-tempted to give you a frigging luck perk, because rolling a Legendary level skill and the Instant Expert perk is... yeah. your science officer is insanely good. Saaa-juuk!
"sir, your staff are here for their introductions." the voice of your adjutant draws your attention away from the (disturbing) reports on Gaalsein movements, and to your intercom. "Right," you say, grateful for the distraction "send them in, one at a time please."
"of course, sir."
the first through the door is the red-and-white armored form of Commander Noreena Soban, your adviser from the military kiith, who introduces herself with military precision and gives you her report on the state of your military. to sum things up, it's not good.
Noreena is your Military advisor, a Sobani elite commander who has been with the Kiith for nearly her entire adult life. As a high-ranking Sobani military officer, she has a firm grasp on all aspects of warfare, from strategic command to military logistics.
"Sir, to speak frankly, it is not so much the quality of our troops which is lacking, but their equipment. much of our current gear dates back to before the first Gaalsein invasion, and is too slow, too lightly armed, or both compared to modern Gaalsein equipment. while we could make up some of this deficit by relying on our heavy units such as Cruisers and massed airstrikes, it would be better to update our own forces. I've prepared a sort of 'wish-list' for you, complied from our various forces, but until we get our equipment replaced there isn't much I can do."
after you make your decision, you realize who's next and suppress the urge to groan. he may be serious when he needs to be, but the rest of the time...
"I, Verdigris, Have arrived as ordered, O illustrious Nabaal-sa!"
For a spymaster, Verdigris is oddly bombastic. He's definitely got a flair for drama, at least about trivial and unimportant things, but what those who don't work with the man fail to see is his dead-serious, matter-of-fact 'business mode,' reserved mostly for official- or not-so-official- meetings with his agents, analysts, and commander. This doesn't make him less irritating the REST of the time, though.
he smirks, right up until the door hisses closed. then the mask comes off and the S'jetti spymaster comes to the fore, face grim.
"I won't lie, it's bad. the Gaalsein equipment just outmatches our own, and my departments estimate we have less than a decade before they're ready to launch a full-scale invasion... and this time, we're the ones that'll be sent packing in only two days."
you wince. "it's really that bad?"
Verdigris nods, continuing; "if anything, it might actually be worse. that estimate assumes we dig out everything that can have a weapon bolted to it and throw them at the Gaalseinii. and it's fairly obvious now that we've greatly underestimated their population and industrial capabilities. anyway, there aren't a lot of things for me to do at the present time."
you wave your spymaster out after making your decision.
next is someone who is your hope for closing the technological gap between your Kiith and the Gaalsein, though you do wish her personal skills were less...
Vitara is one of your own Naabalii, and while some might scoff at your selecting her over a S'jetii scientist, they haven't seen her record. Vitara is a genuine genius polyglot, rare even among the S'jetii, and can bend her formidable mind to any problem. Her personal skills could use some work, though.
"well, what is it? I haven't got all day to stand around."
...terrible.
"there's a few projects we, and be we I mean I, could undertake that would not be total wastes of my time."
"Right. I'll get right on that. should fail to be a COMPLETE waste of my time."
she stalks out, and doesn't even deign to acknowledge the existence of your next appointment.
If there's engineering or construction to be done, you'll find Kiith Somtaaw. The former religious kiith is one of the largest on Kharak by population, and heavily involved in the bedrock areas of an industrial power. Jazda herself a a quiet and unassuming woman, which belies the fact that she's one of Somtaaw's best engineers.
"hello sir. I've brought you those proposals you asked about."
after you make your decision, she nods and heads out to get to work.
last on your list is an old mentor (though unofficially) and a definite friend:
Teriim has been a diplomat for almost forty years, and while he is no longer the young man who stood beside your predecessor, his experience and wisdom will greatly aid your diplomatic efforts. His formidable reputation doesn't hurt either, considering what he did to the last assassin. he serves as your representative in the Daiamid when you're to busy to attend, which is pretty much all the time now.
"Ah, my young Sa, allow me to give you all the latest from those gossiping hens in the Daiamid."
you smile, "don't let your colleagues hear you say that! they might get upset, and then I'd have to listen to them!"
he laughs, easing himself into a seat. "bah, I'm an old man. I can call them how I see them."
Once you finish with Teriim, you turn to your own work.
STATUS REPORT:
you have three CIVIL holdings and six MARTIAL holdings.
CITY OF TIIR:
Tiir is the Nabaali capital and the site of the Daiamid, and has become the sociopolitical center of Kharak. it provides you with great amounts of resourses due to trade income.
Tiir generates 100 IUs and 25 RUs per turn.
CITY OF KHAAL
Khaal is a relatively modern construction and is Kiith Nabaal's primary industrial site. the city's immense factories and mines provide the bulk of the Kiith's income.
Khaal generates 1000 IUs per turn.
CITY OF MAAT
Maat is Kiith Nabaal's second city, and the site of most of its research laboratories and approximately half its population.
Maat generates 50 IUs and 50 RUs per turn.
EPSILON BASE: this moderately populated military outpost protects the main entrance to the canyon that houses the cities of Tiir and Maat. it requires 10 IUs/turn maintenance.
DELTA BASE: this fortress blocks the only desert-facing entrance to Khall, and maintains a strong garrison. it requires 30 IUs per turn to maintain.
ALPHA BASE: this is Kiith Nabaal's primary airstrip on the edge of the desert. it supports all Nabaali craft that fly desert missions and maintains a large garrison force to prevent Gaalsein attacks. requires 50 IUs per turn to maintain.
PERIMETER STATION CAAL-THRI: this outpost once served as part of a planned network of early warning posts devised after the first Gaalsein invasion, but only a handful were ever built. currently abandoned.
PERIMETER STATION KOL-TEL: this outpost once served as part of a planned network of early warning posts devised after the first Gaalsein invasion, but only a handful were ever built. currently abandoned.
PERIMETER STATION KEL-TAR: this outpost once served as part of a planned network of early warning posts devised after the first Gaalsein invasion, but only a handful were ever built. currently abandoned.
you have a net income of +1060 IUs and +75 RUs/turn.
you have 2650 IUs and 112 RUs stored.
your army strength is: Very Poor (1)
you are not conducting any upgrades, projects or construction at this time.
your diplomatic relations are as follows:
Gaalsein: [LOCKED] At War [LOCKED]
Siidim: Mediocre (3)
Somtaaw: Above Average (5)
Manaan: Average (4)
S'jet: Very Good (7)
Paktu: Average (4)
Soban: Good (6)
Charicter sheet has been updated/posted, make sure to read before voting.
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"sir, your staff are here for their introductions." the voice of your adjutant draws your attention away from the (disturbing) reports on Gaalsein movements, and to your intercom. "Right," you say, grateful for the distraction "send them in, one at a time please."
"of course, sir."
the first through the door is the red-and-white armored form of Commander Noreena Soban, your adviser from the military kiith, who introduces herself with military precision and gives you her report on the state of your military. to sum things up, it's not good.
Noreena is your Military advisor, a Sobani elite commander who has been with the Kiith for nearly her entire adult life. As a high-ranking Sobani military officer, she has a firm grasp on all aspects of warfare, from strategic command to military logistics.
you may pick up to two actions:
[]Tanks, but no Tanks: your armored forces are horribly outmatched by the Gaalsien, too slow and too lightly armored to be a real threat. a new line of armored vehicals is needed for your front-line troops, one with greater speed, better armor, and superior guns. some of this may be avalable in-house, but it might be good to look at some of the other Kiith too.
Rewards: Medium and Heavy unit options
[]Need For Speed: the Gaalseinii have developed a highly mobile force that also mounts considerable armor. while your faster light vehicles can keep up with the slowest of them, they lack the weapon power to actually cause damage. updating your Light forces is almost as important as our heavier units.
Rewards: Light unit options
[]Rolling Thunder: Cruisers have always been the the other Kiithid's ace against the Gaalseinii, these massive armored vehicles unmatched by anything the Gaalseinii had save massed firepower... until now. reports of Gaalsein cruisers have been confirmed, and even worse, they mount devastating firepower unmatched by your own, and seemingly impregnable armor that is superior to your own cruisers! obviously, updating your most impressive and heaviest armor should be done as soon as possible.
Rewards: Cruiser Options
[]Carrier has arrived: an interesting proposal for a truly immense vehicle, the 'carrier' would be a mobile factory, airstrip, and supply carrier rolled into a single immense package, able to bring repair and refit capabilities right to the front. if it works, it'd be a huge paradigm shift in your logistics.
rewards: develop Carriers
[]Chair Force: your current aircraft are.. well not bad, but they could definitely be better. getting some better aircraft might be a good idea.
rewards: aircraft options.
[]Exotic propulsion: wheels and tracks have been the staples of ground propulsion for decades, but the Gaalsein have introduced a new wrinkle: legs. their new lines of bipedal machines are faster on the desert than your own units, and give them maneuverability than has to be seen to be believed. maybe looking into some non-traditional propulsion of your own could help counter that.
rewards: Research projects related to new propulsion systems.
[]Tanks, but no Tanks: your armored forces are horribly outmatched by the Gaalsien, too slow and too lightly armored to be a real threat. a new line of armored vehicals is needed for your front-line troops, one with greater speed, better armor, and superior guns. some of this may be avalable in-house, but it might be good to look at some of the other Kiith too.
Rewards: Medium and Heavy unit options
[]Need For Speed: the Gaalseinii have developed a highly mobile force that also mounts considerable armor. while your faster light vehicles can keep up with the slowest of them, they lack the weapon power to actually cause damage. updating your Light forces is almost as important as our heavier units.
Rewards: Light unit options
[]Rolling Thunder: Cruisers have always been the the other Kiithid's ace against the Gaalseinii, these massive armored vehicles unmatched by anything the Gaalseinii had save massed firepower... until now. reports of Gaalsein cruisers have been confirmed, and even worse, they mount devastating firepower unmatched by your own, and seemingly impregnable armor that is superior to your own cruisers! obviously, updating your most impressive and heaviest armor should be done as soon as possible.
Rewards: Cruiser Options
[]Carrier has arrived: an interesting proposal for a truly immense vehicle, the 'carrier' would be a mobile factory, airstrip, and supply carrier rolled into a single immense package, able to bring repair and refit capabilities right to the front. if it works, it'd be a huge paradigm shift in your logistics.
rewards: develop Carriers
[]Chair Force: your current aircraft are.. well not bad, but they could definitely be better. getting some better aircraft might be a good idea.
rewards: aircraft options.
[]Exotic propulsion: wheels and tracks have been the staples of ground propulsion for decades, but the Gaalsein have introduced a new wrinkle: legs. their new lines of bipedal machines are faster on the desert than your own units, and give them maneuverability than has to be seen to be believed. maybe looking into some non-traditional propulsion of your own could help counter that.
rewards: Research projects related to new propulsion systems.
"I, Verdigris, Have arrived as ordered, O illustrious Nabaal-sa!"
For a spymaster, Verdigris is oddly bombastic. He's definitely got a flair for drama, at least about trivial and unimportant things, but what those who don't work with the man fail to see is his dead-serious, matter-of-fact 'business mode,' reserved mostly for official- or not-so-official- meetings with his agents, analysts, and commander. This doesn't make him less irritating the REST of the time, though.
"I won't lie, it's bad. the Gaalsein equipment just outmatches our own, and my departments estimate we have less than a decade before they're ready to launch a full-scale invasion... and this time, we're the ones that'll be sent packing in only two days."
you wince. "it's really that bad?"
Verdigris nods, continuing; "if anything, it might actually be worse. that estimate assumes we dig out everything that can have a weapon bolted to it and throw them at the Gaalseinii. and it's fairly obvious now that we've greatly underestimated their population and industrial capabilities. anyway, there aren't a lot of things for me to do at the present time."
you may pick one.
[] testing thewaterssands: while you have a general idea of most of the modern Kiith Gaalsein forces, getting better data on their full capabilities and whatever other units they might field is likely a good idea.
rewards: better intel on Gaalsein capabilities.
[]where do they get all these wonderful toys?: Kiith Gaalsein has gone from technology that was inferior to our own of four decades ago to factually superior to even our cutting-edge in certain areas, in less than a decade. the question is, how was this accomplished? where did they acquire the resources? and how can we disrupt or preempt them?
rewards: intel on Gaalsein research, industry, or resource operations.
[] testing the
rewards: better intel on Gaalsein capabilities.
[]where do they get all these wonderful toys?: Kiith Gaalsein has gone from technology that was inferior to our own of four decades ago to factually superior to even our cutting-edge in certain areas, in less than a decade. the question is, how was this accomplished? where did they acquire the resources? and how can we disrupt or preempt them?
rewards: intel on Gaalsein research, industry, or resource operations.
next is someone who is your hope for closing the technological gap between your Kiith and the Gaalsein, though you do wish her personal skills were less...
Vitara is one of your own Naabalii, and while some might scoff at your selecting her over a S'jetii scientist, they haven't seen her record. Vitara is a genuine genius polyglot, rare even among the S'jetii, and can bend her formidable mind to any problem. Her personal skills could use some work, though.
...terrible.
"there's a few projects we, and be we I mean I, could undertake that would not be total wastes of my time."
choose up to one:
[]Better powerplants: improving your current powerplants is the best way to get more out of any new machines- and bring the tech gap down.
cost: 6 RU/turn, 4 turns.
rewards: better power plants, allowing you to get more out of the same tonnage
[]Advanced Lab complex: these facilities would greatly increase your ability to do research, if properly constructed anyway.
cost: 8 RU/turn, 5 turns
rewards: Advanced Lab Complex available
[]Metalloceramics: current-gen Gaalsein units use a novel metalloceramic compound that is substantually stronger per ton than your own armor. duplicating it would improve your own armor considerably.
cost: 7 RU/turn, 6 turns
rewards: Ceramosteel armor, lighter and cheaper than your current composites.
[]Magnetic Rail Driver: Gaalsein Railguns are superior to your own cannons and other weapons by a considerable margin. learning how to create railguns of your own is likely a good idea.
cost: 5 RU/turn, 6 turns
[]Better powerplants: improving your current powerplants is the best way to get more out of any new machines- and bring the tech gap down.
cost: 6 RU/turn, 4 turns.
rewards: better power plants, allowing you to get more out of the same tonnage
[]Advanced Lab complex: these facilities would greatly increase your ability to do research, if properly constructed anyway.
cost: 8 RU/turn, 5 turns
rewards: Advanced Lab Complex available
[]Metalloceramics: current-gen Gaalsein units use a novel metalloceramic compound that is substantually stronger per ton than your own armor. duplicating it would improve your own armor considerably.
cost: 7 RU/turn, 6 turns
rewards: Ceramosteel armor, lighter and cheaper than your current composites.
[]Magnetic Rail Driver: Gaalsein Railguns are superior to your own cannons and other weapons by a considerable margin. learning how to create railguns of your own is likely a good idea.
cost: 5 RU/turn, 6 turns
she stalks out, and doesn't even deign to acknowledge the existence of your next appointment.
If there's engineering or construction to be done, you'll find Kiith Somtaaw. The former religious kiith is one of the largest on Kharak by population, and heavily involved in the bedrock areas of an industrial power. Jazda herself a a quiet and unassuming woman, which belies the fact that she's one of Somtaaw's best engineers.
choose up to one
[] survey facilities: while you have a general idea of your holdings, a more detailed audit couldn't hurt.
reward: ???
[]survey defenses: the various defensive outposts along the desert edges often date back to not long after the first Gaalsein invasion. getting a look at them will give you an idea of how they can be improved.
rewards: Defense Improvement options
[]improve distribution: distributing food and water to people is always a challenge. maybe you can improve the process somehow?
reward: slight IU income boost
[] survey facilities: while you have a general idea of your holdings, a more detailed audit couldn't hurt.
reward: ???
[]survey defenses: the various defensive outposts along the desert edges often date back to not long after the first Gaalsein invasion. getting a look at them will give you an idea of how they can be improved.
rewards: Defense Improvement options
[]improve distribution: distributing food and water to people is always a challenge. maybe you can improve the process somehow?
reward: slight IU income boost
last on your list is an old mentor (though unofficially) and a definite friend:
Teriim has been a diplomat for almost forty years, and while he is no longer the young man who stood beside your predecessor, his experience and wisdom will greatly aid your diplomatic efforts. His formidable reputation doesn't hurt either, considering what he did to the last assassin. he serves as your representative in the Daiamid when you're to busy to attend, which is pretty much all the time now.
you smile, "don't let your colleagues hear you say that! they might get upset, and then I'd have to listen to them!"
he laughs, easing himself into a seat. "bah, I'm an old man. I can call them how I see them."
you may choose up to two
[] S'jet Science: not for nothing are Kiith S'jet considered the best scientists on Kharak. strengthing our ties with Kiith S'jet could prove very useful indeed.
reward: stronger S'jet relations.
[] Siidim Security: the other half of the Heresy Wars are not well-liked, in no small part due to a general arrogant attitude, but you'll need the support of every Great Kiith to succeed in your ambitions.
reward: better relationship with Kiith Siidim
[] Wanderer's Promise: getting Manaani to commit to anything can be like pulling teeth, but after they lost a Cruiser last year you belive there's no better time to get the Wanderers on-side.
reward: better relationship with Kiith Manaan
[]Somtaaw's Struggle: the Somtaaw-Sa has been trying to bring his Kiith into prominence and recognition as the Great Kiith it really is for years. perhaps a helping hand could get the involved in your crazy evacuate-the-planet plan?
reward: Somtaaw relations improved, Somtaaw resources improved.
[]the Hopeful Ones: Kiith Paktu may be behind the Northern Kiithid's level of industrialization, but they do control more land than any three northern Kiith put together. this might have to wait until there's a few less angry Gaalseinii between you, though.
rewards: more ties to Kiith Paktu.
[]Red Like Blood: Kiith Soban is the primer military Kiith on Kharak, devoted to military pursuits unlike any other Kiith. the Sobani are without doubt the greatest soldiers on the face of Kharak; and you'll need them to survive.
rewards: improved Kiith Soban relations.
[] S'jet Science: not for nothing are Kiith S'jet considered the best scientists on Kharak. strengthing our ties with Kiith S'jet could prove very useful indeed.
reward: stronger S'jet relations.
[] Siidim Security: the other half of the Heresy Wars are not well-liked, in no small part due to a general arrogant attitude, but you'll need the support of every Great Kiith to succeed in your ambitions.
reward: better relationship with Kiith Siidim
[] Wanderer's Promise: getting Manaani to commit to anything can be like pulling teeth, but after they lost a Cruiser last year you belive there's no better time to get the Wanderers on-side.
reward: better relationship with Kiith Manaan
[]Somtaaw's Struggle: the Somtaaw-Sa has been trying to bring his Kiith into prominence and recognition as the Great Kiith it really is for years. perhaps a helping hand could get the involved in your crazy evacuate-the-planet plan?
reward: Somtaaw relations improved, Somtaaw resources improved.
[]the Hopeful Ones: Kiith Paktu may be behind the Northern Kiithid's level of industrialization, but they do control more land than any three northern Kiith put together. this might have to wait until there's a few less angry Gaalseinii between you, though.
rewards: more ties to Kiith Paktu.
[]Red Like Blood: Kiith Soban is the primer military Kiith on Kharak, devoted to military pursuits unlike any other Kiith. the Sobani are without doubt the greatest soldiers on the face of Kharak; and you'll need them to survive.
rewards: improved Kiith Soban relations.
you may select one personal action
[]Train in a skill (write-in, must be a skill known to one of your advisers or contacts)
[]visit the Daiamid (possible new contacts, possible intelligence, possible research projects)
[]visit a holding (which), may result in any number of things.
[] help on a project (which), adds your perks, bonus and skills to a project, potential for new skills.
[]write in
[]Train in a skill (write-in, must be a skill known to one of your advisers or contacts)
[]visit the Daiamid (possible new contacts, possible intelligence, possible research projects)
[]visit a holding (which), may result in any number of things.
[] help on a project (which), adds your perks, bonus and skills to a project, potential for new skills.
[]write in
STATUS REPORT:
you have three CIVIL holdings and six MARTIAL holdings.
CITY OF TIIR:
Tiir is the Nabaali capital and the site of the Daiamid, and has become the sociopolitical center of Kharak. it provides you with great amounts of resourses due to trade income.
Tiir generates 100 IUs and 25 RUs per turn.
CITY OF KHAAL
Khaal is a relatively modern construction and is Kiith Nabaal's primary industrial site. the city's immense factories and mines provide the bulk of the Kiith's income.
Khaal generates 1000 IUs per turn.
CITY OF MAAT
Maat is Kiith Nabaal's second city, and the site of most of its research laboratories and approximately half its population.
Maat generates 50 IUs and 50 RUs per turn.
EPSILON BASE: this moderately populated military outpost protects the main entrance to the canyon that houses the cities of Tiir and Maat. it requires 10 IUs/turn maintenance.
DELTA BASE: this fortress blocks the only desert-facing entrance to Khall, and maintains a strong garrison. it requires 30 IUs per turn to maintain.
ALPHA BASE: this is Kiith Nabaal's primary airstrip on the edge of the desert. it supports all Nabaali craft that fly desert missions and maintains a large garrison force to prevent Gaalsein attacks. requires 50 IUs per turn to maintain.
PERIMETER STATION CAAL-THRI: this outpost once served as part of a planned network of early warning posts devised after the first Gaalsein invasion, but only a handful were ever built. currently abandoned.
PERIMETER STATION KOL-TEL: this outpost once served as part of a planned network of early warning posts devised after the first Gaalsein invasion, but only a handful were ever built. currently abandoned.
PERIMETER STATION KEL-TAR: this outpost once served as part of a planned network of early warning posts devised after the first Gaalsein invasion, but only a handful were ever built. currently abandoned.
you have 2650 IUs and 112 RUs stored.
your army strength is: Very Poor (1)
you are not conducting any upgrades, projects or construction at this time.
your diplomatic relations are as follows:
Gaalsein: [LOCKED] At War [LOCKED]
Siidim: Mediocre (3)
Somtaaw: Above Average (5)
Manaan: Average (4)
S'jet: Very Good (7)
Paktu: Average (4)
Soban: Good (6)
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don't think I've gone easy on you with income, once you actually have an army worth mentioning and a few projects going you'll be wondering where all those IUs and RUs went./ / O \\
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Charicter sheet has been updated/posted, make sure to read before voting.
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[X] Plan HCV
[X]Carrier has arrived: an interesting proposal for a truly immense vehicle, the 'carrier' would be a mobile factory, airstrip, and supply carrier rolled into a single immense package, able to bring repair and refit capabilities right to the front. if it works, it'd be a huge paradigm shift in your logistics.
rewards: develop Carriers
Make them adapt to us keep them on the back foot.
[X]where do they get all these wonderful toys?: Kiith Gaalsein has gone from technology that was inferior to our own of four decades ago to factually superior to even our cutting-edge in certain areas, in less than a decade. the question is, how was this accomplished? where did they acquire the resources? and how can we disrupt or preempt them?
rewards: intel on Gaalsein research, industry, or resource operations.
[X]Advanced Lab complex: these facilities would greatly increase your ability to do research, if properly constructed anyway.
cost: 8 RU/turn, 5 turns
rewards: Advanced Lab Complex available
This I assume will speed up our development.
[X]survey defenses: the various defensive outposts along the desert edges often date back to not long after the first Gaalsein invasion. getting a look at them will give you an idea of how they can be improved.
rewards: Defense Improvement options
[X] Wanderer's Promise: getting Manaani to commit to anything can be like pulling teeth, but after they lost a Cruiser last year you belive there's no better time to get the Wanderers on-side.
reward: better relationship with Kiith Manaan
[X] help on a project (Wanderer's Promise), adds your perks,bonus and skills to a project, potential for new
Best Tim to get them to play ball.
[X]Carrier has arrived: an interesting proposal for a truly immense vehicle, the 'carrier' would be a mobile factory, airstrip, and supply carrier rolled into a single immense package, able to bring repair and refit capabilities right to the front. if it works, it'd be a huge paradigm shift in your logistics.
rewards: develop Carriers
Make them adapt to us keep them on the back foot.
[X]where do they get all these wonderful toys?: Kiith Gaalsein has gone from technology that was inferior to our own of four decades ago to factually superior to even our cutting-edge in certain areas, in less than a decade. the question is, how was this accomplished? where did they acquire the resources? and how can we disrupt or preempt them?
rewards: intel on Gaalsein research, industry, or resource operations.
[X]Advanced Lab complex: these facilities would greatly increase your ability to do research, if properly constructed anyway.
cost: 8 RU/turn, 5 turns
rewards: Advanced Lab Complex available
This I assume will speed up our development.
[X]survey defenses: the various defensive outposts along the desert edges often date back to not long after the first Gaalsein invasion. getting a look at them will give you an idea of how they can be improved.
rewards: Defense Improvement options
[X] Wanderer's Promise: getting Manaani to commit to anything can be like pulling teeth, but after they lost a Cruiser last year you belive there's no better time to get the Wanderers on-side.
reward: better relationship with Kiith Manaan
[X] help on a project (Wanderer's Promise), adds your perks,bonus and skills to a project, potential for new
Best Tim to get them to play ball.
[X] Plan RulerOfNothing
[X]Tanks, but no Tanks
[X]Need For Speed
[X]where do they get all these wonderful toys?
[X]Advanced Lab complex
[X]survey defenses
[X] Siidim Security
[X] Wanderer's Promise
[X]visit the Daiamid
[X]Tanks, but no Tanks
[X]Need For Speed
[X]where do they get all these wonderful toys?
[X]Advanced Lab complex
[X]survey defenses
[X] Siidim Security
[X] Wanderer's Promise
[X]visit the Daiamid
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[X] Plan Indirect Engagement
[X]Carrier has arrived
[X]Chair Force
[X]where do they get all these wonderful toys?
[X]Advanced Lab complex
[X]survey defenses
[X]Red Like Blood
[X] S'jet Science
[X] help on a project (Red Like Blood)
The truth is that we can't upgrade everything, our stuff will be inferior to their stuff by the time they invade. The best way to mitigate this deficiency is to not directly fight them at all. Lets build forts and outposts that they'd be forced to siege while we harass them with our planes. Better powerplants will allow our carriers to be both faster and carry more fighters and our fighters will become longer ranged meaning that our carriers would be in less danger when doing these operations. As for diplomacy, well, the S'jet and the Soban already like us, it's much more likely for us to get some sort of alliance from them that would obligate them to defend and help us. The fact that they are the best in tech and military (both things we desperately are in need of) makes them perfect allies to have.
Edit: Changed the powrplant to Research labs because we have more tim3 than I'd originally thought.
[X]Carrier has arrived
[X]Chair Force
[X]where do they get all these wonderful toys?
[X]Advanced Lab complex
[X]survey defenses
[X]Red Like Blood
[X] S'jet Science
[X] help on a project (Red Like Blood)
The truth is that we can't upgrade everything, our stuff will be inferior to their stuff by the time they invade. The best way to mitigate this deficiency is to not directly fight them at all. Lets build forts and outposts that they'd be forced to siege while we harass them with our planes. Better powerplants will allow our carriers to be both faster and carry more fighters and our fighters will become longer ranged meaning that our carriers would be in less danger when doing these operations. As for diplomacy, well, the S'jet and the Soban already like us, it's much more likely for us to get some sort of alliance from them that would obligate them to defend and help us. The fact that they are the best in tech and military (both things we desperately are in need of) makes them perfect allies to have.
Edit: Changed the powrplant to Research labs because we have more tim3 than I'd originally thought.
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