The INDEX Initiative: Not!XCOM Planquest

Oshha · Dec 13, 2021

Q3 2015

"Thank you for coming, Miss Tarig," says Director Ambrosius as you take a seat in his office, "I know this could be done over electronics, but we work in the same base and I like to handle things face to face if I can."

"Of course, Director," you reply dutifully, "Any particular you wish to discuss with me?"

"Just our current priorities," says the Director, "The Wuhan Massacre has people frightened and rightfully so. Getting our new Anti-UFO Interceptors and the Rapid Global Transports are our top priorities right now to keep our backers happy and so we can respond properly to future incidents like the Wuhan Massacre. Oh, and China wants Echo Base finished sooner rather than later. They will consider it to be a great favour if we could prioritise it, but strictly speaking, it isn't a true priority."

"But we want the additional funding and support so it is a priority," you conclude.

"Correct," confirms Director Ambrosius.

Council Members
Argentina = Mild Support (+12 Resources)
Australia = Neutral (+20 Resources)
Brazil = Neutral (+15 Resources)
Canada = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
China = Mild Support (+36 Resources)
Egypt = Mild Support (+6 Resources)
France = Neutral (+20 Resources)
Germany = Neutral (+20 Resources)
India = Neutral (+20 Resources)
Japan = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Mexico = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Nigeria = Neutral (+10 Resources)
Russia = Neutral (+20 Resources)
South Africa = Neutral (+5 Resources)
United Kingdom = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
United States = Mild Opposition (+28 Resources)

Stats.
Resources (R): 313 + 180 in reserve.
Political Support (PS): 54 (-1 per turn) (+1 per turn)
Free Dice: 1

Basing: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Logistics: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Manpower: Massive Reserves (+18) (+1 per turn)
Gear: Small Surpluses (+3)
Fuel: Small Surpluses (+3)
Medical: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Supplies: Moderate Surpluses (+7)
Salvage: Minor Surpluses (+5)

Infrastructure (3 Dice): +5

[] Alpha Base (Phase 1)
Located in the middle of Kansas in the United States, Alpha Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in North America. Alpha Base is planned to have substantial airpower and air-based logistical facilities to make up for a lack of sea access.
(0/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 Basing)

[] Bravo Base (Phase 2)
Located in the Falkland Islands, Bravo Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in South America. Bravo Base will start off as the British government transferring their military facilities in the Falklands to INDEX so the international organisation can use them to fight alien menace.
(51/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 Basing)

[] Charlie Base (Phase 1)
Located in Egypt along the Suez Canal, Charlie Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Africa and the Middle East. Charlie Base will both provide a naval centre for INDEX and help secure the important trade route against the alien menace and more terrestrial hostiles.
(0/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 Basing)

[] Delta Base (Phase 2)
Located in the Scottish Highlands, Delta Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Europe. Located in his home country, the Director has indicated that he intends for Delta Base to be the unofficial primary HQ for INDEX.
(17/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing) (+1 PS)

[] Echo Base (Phase 1)
Located in Hong Kong, Echo Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Asia. While heavily urban civilian areas around it will limit military potential, Echo Base is intended to be a major R&D location for INDEX.
(16/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 Basing) (+1 PS) (Increased Support from China)

[] Foxtrot Base (Phase 1)
Located in the Australian Outback, Foxtrot Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Oceania. Relatively isolated, Foxtrot Base is intended to be a training site and unofficial HQ of the rapid response teams.
(0/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 Basing)

[] Enigma Site (Phase 2)
While INDEX has laid claim to the crashed UFO in the Antarctic, it still needs to make use of it. With the lack of local facilities, INDEX will need to build some of its own and given the potential treasure trove of the ship, Director Ambrosius wants his organisation to get started on it sooner rather than later.
(2/200, 20 Resources per Die) (+1 PS) (High Priority)

Industry (4 Dice): +10

[] Acquiring Factories
Just as some businesses thrive, others fail or are forced to cut back. Snatch up some surplus or unwanted factories to repurpose to the needs of INDEX. While they won't be as secure as one of INDEX's bases, they will be more secure than relying upon external contractors.
(0/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+2 Basing)

Services (4 Dice): +5

[] PR Campaigns
While INDEX currently has plenty of medical support for its personnel, that may change in the future, especially if combat operations increase in intensity or number. Reaching out to various medical institutes in Council countries and forming agreements will help provide a buffer.
-[] North America (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[] South America (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[] Europe (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[] Africa (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[] Middle East (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS)
-[] Asia (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[] Oceania (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)

Research (4 Dice): +12

[] Study C-Class UFO
First spotted leading the alien amanda that was responsible for the Wuhan Massacre, the C-Class UFO appears to be a scaled up version of the A-Class UFO. Have INDEX's researchers look into the currently available reports on these UFOs to try and figure out their purpose and capabilities.
(0/100, 20 Resources per Die) (+1 PS)

Human Technology
[] Functional Laser Weaponry
Between power and ranged concerns, functional laser weaponry is something of a pipe dream at the moment. While INDEX can investigate the possibility and fund development, your researchers warn you that it will be years before you see any return.
(11/1,800, 40 Resources per Die)

[] Functional Railgun Weaponry
Between material and power concerns, functional railguns are a fantasy for the time being. While INDEX can investigate the possibility and fund development, your researchers warn you that it will be years before you see any return.
(11/1,800, 40 Resources per Die)

[] Functional Exoskeletons
For a variety of reasons, functional exoskeletons remain in the lab and the dream of having one fit for field use belongs in the realm of science-fiction for the foreseeable future. While INDEX can investigate the possibility and fund development, your researchers warn you that it will be years before you see any return.
(11/2,000, 40 Resources per Die)

Alien Technology
[] Alien Materials
While some of the materials used are recognisable, many of alloys and other materials used by the aliens are unknown to modern science. Investigating just what these exterrsiatal materials are and what they can do could reveal insights into how to counter them or make use of them ourselves.
(0/400, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

[] Alien Weapons
While the self-destruction of the alien weaponry upon the death of the user means INDEX cannot study an intact copy, INDEX does have a good number of weapon fragments in its possession. Studying these fragments could yield insights into how the alien weaponry functions.
(0/400, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

[] Alien Power Core
Between the crashed UFO and those shot down by our interceptors, INDEX has access to several alien power sources that are used to power their UFOs. Operating using unknown materials and methods, studying them would help humanity understand how the aliens power their technology.
(0/500, 40 Resources per Die) (-3 Salvage)

[] Alien Computers
The alien computers aboard the crashed UFO at Enigma Site are completely intact. While INDEX doesn't currently know how to access or operate them, it can study them to learn such knowledge and possibly figure out ways to upgrade their own computers.
(0/500, 40 Resources per Die) (-3 Salvage)

[] Alien Engines
Between the crashed UFO and those shot down by our interceptors, INDEX has acquired multiple alien engines. Studying them could reveal how the aliens are able to fly their UFOs in both vacuum and atmospheric conditions in addition to gaining insights into how to improve INDEX's own engines.
(0/500, 40 Resources per Die) (-3 Salvage)

[] Alien Autopsy
Over the last quarter, INDEX has acquired several partially-intact alien corpses. Studying these remains and performing autopsy could increase our understanding of how the aliens function and identify some possible weaknesses to exploit.
(0/300, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

Military (6 Dice): +0

Ground Division
[] New-Gen MBT Development
While they have been supplied with plenty of tanks by the Council members, INDEX's Ground Division desires a new Main Battle Tank with the latest technology to combat the alien menace, especially should the aliens begin to bring combat vehicles of their own.
(0/200, 30 Resources per Die)

[] New-Gen IFV Development
To transport into battle and support them in said battle, INDEX's Ground Division desires a new Infantry Fighting Vehicle to carry a small number of troops and then provide heavy fire support to them as they fight the alien menace.
(0/120, 20 Resources per Die)

[] New-Gen APC Development
INDEX's Ground Division wants a new Armoured Personnel Carrier to transport its infantry about in a timely manner. While they have been provided with plenty by the Council, the Ground Division desires one more specifically designed for their purposes.
(0/100, 20 Resources per Die)

Naval Division
[] Frigate Development
The Naval Division of INDEX desires a new frigate to act as a swift patrol ship to be able to rapidly react to alien threats at sea and provide fire support to ground forces in coastal regions.
(0/100, 20 Resources per Die)

[] Destroyer Development
A step up from a mere patrol ship, INDEX's Naval Division desires a new destroyer to act as a direct combat vessel against alien threats. Balancing speed with firepower, this new design will be able to engage alien threats in the sea, coastal regions and the sky.
(0/150, 25 Resources per Die)

[] Light Carrier Development
Rather than go for a few large fleet carriers, INDEX's Naval Division would prefer several smaller light carriers. While they won't be able to support as many aircraft, the greater spread of warships will allow them to cover a larger area and react faster to alien threats.
(0/200, 30 Resources per Die) (High Priority)

Aerial Division
[] Anti-UFO Interceptor Development
While modern aircraft seem up to the job of shooting down UFOs, none of them are purpose built for the job. INDEX's Aerial Division wants to design an aircraft for the specific purpose of shooting down alien aircraft.
(143/150, 25 Resources per Die) (+1 PS) (High Priority)

[] Combat Helicopter Development
To provide more efficient and prolonged air support to the ground forces, INDEX's Aerial Division wants a new combat helicopter. This new vehicle will be able to provide fire support and heavy firepower for prolonged periods to INDEX's ground forces.
(0/100, 15 Resources per Die)

SpecOps Division
[] Rapid Global Transport Development
The biggest limitation of INDEX's rapid response teams is their lack of speed global transport, requiring a team to be relatively local to react in time to any alien activity. The SpecOps Division wishes to change this by designing a transport to get their rapid response teams around the planet in a timely manner.
(49/120, 20 Resources per Die) (+1 PS) (High Priority)

Security Division
Currently none available.

Administration (3 Dice): +0

[] Strategic Planning
While the bureaucracy is currently functional, there are ways in which it can be improved or streamlined for great efficiency. Implementing those efforts will have a noticeable if slight impact on the work of INDEX and will help with long term planning.
(70/200, 5 Resources per Die) (+1 to All Dice)

[] Security Review (Select Department)
Whether it be from a terrestrial or exterrestrial source, INDEX can expect external organisations to try and infiltrate it. Review one of its departments to see if INDEX can sniff out any spies or corruption within its ranks.
(DC40)

***

A few new options this turn and pretty much all of them are research projects. Beyond that, you got more support and funding a few existing projects now give PS due to their perceived importance in the eyes of the Council.

Also there are a fair few projects that haven't been unlocked yet as you have yet to complete their requisite projects.

Please point out any spelling or grammar mistakes that you spot. Please quote them in the thread and explain what you think is wrong so I know what you are referring to. Feel free to ask questions for more details and information.

Oshha · Dec 21, 2021

The vote is now closed.

Adhoc vote count started by Oshha on Dec 21, 2021 at 10:28 AM, finished with 39 posts and 11 votes.

7 people have voted
[X]Plan: First alien research and first responders
-[X] Echo Base (Phase 1) 2d 20R
-[X] Foxtrot Base (Phase 1) 2d 20R
-[X] Acquiring Factories 3d 30R
-[X] PR Campaigns
--[X] North America (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support) 4d 40R
-[X] Alien Materials 4d160R -1 Salvage
-[X] Anti-UFO Interceptor Development 1d 25R
-[X] Rapid Global Transport Development 3d60R
-[X] Destroyer Development 2d 50R
-[X] Strategic Planning 3d 15R
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4 people have voted
[X] Plan Blahblahblah PLASMA RIFLE
-[X] Echo Base - 2D, 20R
-[X] Enigma Site - 1D, 1 FreeD, 40R
-[X] Acquiring Factories - 2D, 20R
-[X] PR Campaigns
--[X] North America - 3D, 30R
--[X] Europe - 1D, 10R
-[X] Alien Weapons - 4D, 160R
-[X] Next-Gen IFV Development - 3D, 60R
-[X] Anti-UFO Interceptor Development 1d 25R
-[X] Rapid Global Transport Development - 2D, 40R
-[X] Strategic Planning 3d 15R

Oshha · Dec 25, 2021

Q3 2015 Results

In a jarring, but welcome contrast to the earlier parts of the year, the months of July, August, and September saw no alien activity. Whether this was because the aliens weren't actually doing anything or their activities went unnoticed, it was a welcome relief to the brutal fighting of June.

Council Members
Argentina = Mild Support (+12 Resources)
Australia = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Brazil = Neutral (+15 Resources)
Canada = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
China = Mild Support (+36 Resources)
Egypt = Mild Support (+6 Resources)
France = Neutral (+20 Resources)
Germany = Neutral (+20 Resources)
India = Neutral (+20 Resources)
Japan = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Mexico = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
Nigeria = Neutral (+10 Resources)
Russia = Neutral (+20 Resources)
South Africa = Neutral (+5 Resources)
United Kingdom = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
United States = Neutral (+40 Resources)

Stats.
Resources (R): 341 + 73 in reserve.
Political Support (PS): 60 (-1 per turn) (+1 per turn)
Free Dice: 1

Basing: Major Surpluses (+14)
Logistics: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Manpower: Massive Reserves (+19) (+1 per turn)
Gear: Small Surpluses (+3)
Fuel: Small Surpluses (+3)
Medical: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Supplies: Moderate Surpluses (+7)
Salvage: Minor Surpluses (+5)

Infrastructure (3 Dice): +5

[-] Echo Base (Phase 1)
Located in Hong Kong, Echo Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Asia. While heavily urban civilian areas around it will limit military potential, Echo Base is intended to be a major R&D location for INDEX.
(142/100, 10 Resources per Die) (42/150) (+3 Basing) (+1 PS) (Increased Support from China)
Having already acquired the necessary property, work continues on Echo Base. While Echo Base will ultimately be a major research and development centre, its initial stages follow the same basics as any other INDEX base. Barracks and armouries are set up alongside depots for the vehicles and landing pads for helicopters and VTOL aircraft, though the latter are limited by the urban nature of Hong Kong.

[-] Foxtrot Base (Phase 1)
Located in the Australian Outback, Foxtrot Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Oceania. Relatively isolated, Foxtrot Base is intended to be a training site and unofficial HQ of the rapid response teams.
(133/100, 10 Resources per Die) (33/150) (+3 Basing)

In the Australian Outback, far away from civilisation, work on Foxtrot Base has begun. With plenty of space to work with, the builders have no issue setting up the various facilities that will be required by INDEX. The usual barracks, armouries and other basic buildings are set up, but so are several garages for ground vehicles along with a substantial airfield for the assorted aircraft that INDEX will be fielding.

Industry (4 Dice): +10

[-] Acquiring Factories
Just as some businesses thrive, others fail or are forced to cut back. Snatch up some surplus or unwanted factories to repurpose to the needs of INDEX. While they won't be as secure as one of INDEX's bases, they will be more secure than relying upon external contractors.
(148/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+2 Basing)

With several businesses failing as the threat of the alien invaders costs economical disruptions worldwide, INDEX takes the opportunity to purchase some industrial sites on the cheap. While INDEX doesn't currently need these new factories of theirs, they will be useful once INDEX begins to produce new designs.

Services (4 Dice): +5

[-] PR Campaigns (North America) (Oceania) (Europe)
TBD
(422/150, 10 Resources per Die) (272/150) (122/150) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)

To help build up support for its operations, INDEX has begun an extensive public relations campaign to improve its public image. Starting in North America, INDEX has gone for a two-fold approach where it makes a more overt approach to raise awareness followed by a more subtle approach to hammer in the desired perception of the organisation.

This primarily takes the form of more basic propaganda efforts to get the public's attention and draw in their interest. The follow up efforts are then done in a way to avoid it looking like INDEX is responsible, primarily by using untraceable online identities and getting proxies to represent INDEX's interests. Limited leaks of INDEX's activities against the aliens were made in order to shore up INDEX's credentials against the aliens and the anonymous nature of leaks made them seem more believable than if INDEX had directly released them.

INDEX was also certain to manage the expectations it was building in the public. While it wanted the general populace to see them as the best hope for combating the alien invasion, INDEX also didn't want to be seen as a perfect solution as maintaining the reputation would be an impossible task.

And while INDEX's public relations efforts started in the continent of North America, they would swiftly move onto the Anglosphere of Oceania before beginning to make headway in Europe by using the British Isles as a springboard to the rest of the continent.

Research (4 Dice): +12

[-] Alien Materials
While some of the materials used are recognisable, many of alloys and other materials used by the aliens are unknown to modern science. Investigating just what these exterrsiatal materials are and what they can do could reveal insights into how to counter them or make use of them ourselves.
(260/400, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

INDEX's Research Division swiftly gets to work investigating the alien materials, making significant strides at analysing various samples in their labs. While the research is far from finished, the scientists have already begun to uncover some interesting results. The first is that the majority of the alien materials appear to be variants of the same alloy or compound with the exact nature and usage being changed as needed.

Unfortunately, this information only has limited value right now as we don't know the exact properties of the material so its strengths and weaknesses are unknown to INDEX. Additionally, only a few of the materials used in the alien alloy or compound have been identified with further time and funding required for the scientists to finish analysing what the alien materials are made of. Even then, they have warned that not all of the elements used may be found on Earth or known to humanity.

Military (6 Dice): +0

[-] Destroyer Development
A step up from a mere patrol ship, INDEX's Naval Division desires a new destroyer to act as a direct combat vessel against alien threats. Balancing speed with firepower, this new design will be able to engage alien threats in the sea, coastal regions and the sky.
(111/150, 25 Resources per Die)

The new destroyer design for INDEX will focus on being able to rapidly react to alien activity at seas and bring plenty of firepower to engage the aliens doing the activity. These two priorities mean that the new destroyer design is going to be very focused on speed and offensive power with little focus given to defensive capabilities. The latter is more of a practical limitation of current circumstances than a design choice as the superior technology of the aliens and INDEX having zero idea of what is an effective countermeasure to them means that the best way to defend yourselves from the aliens is to kill them before they kill you.

[-] Anti-UFO Interceptor Development
While modern aircraft seem up to the job of shooting down UFOs, none of them are purpose built for the job. INDEX's Aerial Division wants to design an aircraft for the specific purpose of shooting down alien aircraft.
(151/150, 25 Resources per Die) (+1 PS) (High Priority)

While it will be over a year before the design has been fully finalised and ready for deployment, the designers behind the Defender Jet Interceptor have finished the boardstrokes of the design. Able to move at supersonic speeds to rapidly reach the area of alien UFOs, the Defender is built for speed and firepower.

It fields a mixed armament due to a lack of knowledge of what will be effective against their alien foes. Each wing has two hardpoints that can support a total of four missiles, but high-specs of the Defender means that being armed with missiles will have a noticeable if slight impact on its speed. Mounted in the nose is a powerfully rotary cannon that can fire either high explosive or armour-piercing shells depending on what the Defender is currently loaded with.

Unfortunately, the Defender's capabilities come at the cost of it being very lacking when it comes to armour and anything powerful enough to harm it will likely also be powerful enough to cripple it or even bring it down.

Available for Deployment in Q1 2017.

[-] Rapid Global Transport Development
The biggest limitation of INDEX's rapid response teams is their lack of speed global transport, requiring a team to be relatively local to react in time to any alien activity. The SpecOps Division wishes to change this by designing a transport to get their rapid response teams around the planet in a timely manner.
(155/120, 20 Resources per Die) (+1 PS) (High Priority)

While it won't be ready for deployment until 2017, the main details of the Blackwing Rapid Global Transport have been finished. Looking similar to the Blackbird family of aircraft by Lockheed Martin Corporation, the Blackwing is also a long-range, high-altitude aircraft, but it is designed for transport rather than bombing or reconnaissance. Able to move at borderline hypersonic speeds, the Blackwing has a pressurised cockpit and pressurised transport bay to ensure the safety of both its pilot and its passengers.

Completely unarmed, it is not meant to engage in combat and will require airspace to be secured by other assets. To deploy its passengers, the Blackwing slows down enough to engage in STOVL landing at its destination.

Available for Deployment in Q2 2017.

Administration (3 Dice): +0

[-] Strategic Planning
While the bureaucracy is currently functional, there are ways in which it can be improved or streamlined for great efficiency. Implementing those efforts will have a noticeable if slight impact on the work of INDEX and will help with long term planning.
(241/200, 5 Resources per Die) (+1 to All Dice)

While not a true division as it was part of the Administration Division, the strategic planning project has been successfully finished this quarter. In addition to providing some minor efficiency increases across INDEX, it would also allow its senior leadership to more effectively plan long-term goals.

***

Sorry about how long this post took. The Christmas season has been busy and I want to put some effort into this post, which took up some time. Hopefully I will get the next turn posted tonight as well, but it might need to wait until tomorrow.

Please point out any spelling or grammar mistakes that you spot. Please quote them in the thread and explain what you think is wrong so I know what you are referring to. Feel free to ask questions for more details and information.

Oshha · Dec 25, 2021

Q4 2015

Council Members
Argentina = Mild Support (+12 Resources)
Australia = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Brazil = Neutral (+15 Resources)
Canada = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
China = Mild Support (+36 Resources)
Egypt = Mild Support (+6 Resources)
France = Neutral (+20 Resources)
Germany = Neutral (+20 Resources)
India = Neutral (+20 Resources)
Japan = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Mexico = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
Nigeria = Neutral (+10 Resources)
Russia = Neutral (+20 Resources)
South Africa = Neutral (+5 Resources)
United Kingdom = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
United States = Neutral (+40 Resources)

Stats.
Resources (R): 341 + 73 in reserve.
Political Support (PS): 60 (-1 per turn) (+1 per turn)
Free Dice: 1

Basing: Major Surpluses (+14)
Logistics: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Manpower: Massive Reserves (+19) (+1 per turn)
Gear: Small Surpluses (+3)
Fuel: Small Surpluses (+3)
Medical: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Supplies: Moderate Surpluses (+7)
Salvage: Minor Surpluses (+5)

Infrastructure (3 Dice): +8

[] Alpha Base (Phase 1)
Located in the middle of Kansas in the United States, Alpha Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in North America. Alpha Base is planned to have substantial airpower and air-based logistical facilities to make up for a lack of sea access.
(0/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 Basing)
(0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to Aerial Division Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +3 to Aerial Division Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +6 to Aerial Division Dice, +1 Military Die)

[] Bravo Base (Phase 2)
Located in the Falkland Islands, Bravo Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in South America. Bravo Base will start off as the British government transferring their military facilities in the Falklands to INDEX so the international organisation can use them to fight alien menace.
(51/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to Military Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +2 to Military Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +4 to Military Dice, +1 Military Die)

[] Charlie Base (Phase 1)
Located in Egypt along the Suez Canal, Charlie Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Africa and the Middle East. Charlie Base will both provide a naval centre for INDEX and help secure the important trade route against the alien menace and more terrestrial hostiles.
(0/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 Basing)
(0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to Naval Division Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +3 to Naval Division Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +6 to Naval Division Dice, +1 Military Die)

[] Delta Base (Phase 2)
Located in the Scottish Highlands, Delta Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Europe. Located in his home country, the Director has indicated that he intends for Delta Base to be the unofficial primary HQ for INDEX.
(17/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing) (+1 PS)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to Administration Dice, +1 to all Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +2 to Administration Dice, +2 to all Dice, +1 Administration Die)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +4 to Administration Dice, +4 to all Dice, +1 Free Die)

[] Echo Base (Phase 2)
Located in Hong Kong, Echo Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Asia. While heavily urban civilian areas around it will limit military potential, Echo Base is intended to be a major R&D location for INDEX.
(42/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to Research Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +3 to Research Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +6 to Research Dice, +1 Research Die)

[] Foxtrot Base (Phase 2)
Located in the Australian Outback, Foxtrot Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Oceania. Relatively isolated, Foxtrot Base is intended to be a training site and unofficial HQ of the rapid response teams.
(33/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to SpecOps Division Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +3 to SpecOps Division Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +6 to SpecOps Division Dice, +1 Military Die)

[] Enigma Site (Phase 2)
While INDEX has laid claim to the crashed UFO in the Antarctic, it still needs to make use of it. With the lack of local facilities, INDEX will need to build some of its own and given the potential treasure trove of the ship, Director Ambrosius wants his organisation to get started on it sooner rather than later.
(2/200, 20 Resources per Die) (+1 PS) (High Priority)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 to Research Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+2 to Research Dice)
(0/500, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 to Research Dice)

Industry (4 Dice): +13

[] Stockpile Mechanical Parts
Purchase or otherwise acquire additional spare parts for the mechanical equipment used by INDEX. While INDEX is not currently suffering a shortage, the relatively calm may be a good point to stockpile for future emergencies.
(0/100, 5 Resources per Die) (+2 Gear)

[] Stockpile Fuel Reserves
Purchase or otherwise acquire additional fuel reserves for the vehicles used by INDEX. While INDEX is not currently suffering a shortage, the relatively calm may be a good point to stockpile for future emergencies.
(0/100, 5 Resources per Die) (+2 Fuel)

[] Stockpile Medical Supplies
Purchase or otherwise acquire additional medical supplies to be used by INDEX. While INDEX is not currently suffering a shortage, the relatively calm may be a good point to stockpile for future emergencies.
(0/100, 5 Resources per Die) (+2 Medical)

[] Stockpile Basic Supplies
Purchase or otherwise acquire additional basic necessaries to be used by INDEX on a day to day basis. While INDEX is not currently suffering a shortage, the relatively calm may be a good point to stockpile for future emergencies.
(0/100, 5 Resources per Die) (+2 Supplies)

Services (4 Dice): +8

[] PR Campaigns
To help improve its public image and drum up more support for its operations, INDEX will engage in public relations campaigns.
-[] South America (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[] Europe (122/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[] Africa (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[] Middle East (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS)
-[] Asia (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)

Research (4 Dice): +15

[] Study C-Class UFO
First spotted leading the alien amanda that was responsible for the Wuhan Massacre, the C-Class UFO appears to be a scaled up version of the A-Class UFO. Have INDEX's researchers look into the currently available reports on these UFOs to try and figure out their purpose and capabilities.
(0/100, 20 Resources per Die) (+1 PS)

Human Technology
[] Functional Laser Weaponry
Between power and ranged concerns, functional laser weaponry is something of a pipe dream at the moment. While INDEX can investigate the possibility and fund development, your researchers warn you that it will be years before you see any return.
(11/1,800, 40 Resources per Die)

[] Functional Railgun Weaponry
Between material and power concerns, functional railguns are a fantasy for the time being. While INDEX can investigate the possibility and fund development, your researchers warn you that it will be years before you see any return.
(11/1,800, 40 Resources per Die)

[] Functional Exoskeletons
For a variety of reasons, functional exoskeletons remain in the lab and the dream of having one fit for field use belongs in the realm of science-fiction for the foreseeable future. While INDEX can investigate the possibility and fund development, your researchers warn you that it will be years before you see any return.
(11/2,000, 40 Resources per Die)

Alien Technology
[] Alien Materials
While some of the materials used are recognisable, many of alloys and other materials used by the aliens are unknown to modern science. Investigating just what these exterrsiatal materials are and what they can do could reveal insights into how to counter them or make use of them ourselves.
(260/400, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

[] Alien Weapons
While the self-destruction of the alien weaponry upon the death of the user means INDEX cannot study an intact copy, INDEX does have a good number of weapon fragments in its possession. Studying these fragments could yield insights into how the alien weaponry functions.
(0/400, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

[] Alien Power Core
Between the crashed UFO and those shot down by our interceptors, INDEX has access to several alien power sources that are used to power their UFOs. Operating using unknown materials and methods, studying them would help humanity understand how the aliens power their technology.
(0/500, 40 Resources per Die) (-3 Salvage)

[] Alien Computers
The alien computers aboard the crashed UFO at Enigma Site are completely intact. While INDEX doesn't currently know how to access or operate them, it can study them to learn such knowledge and possibly figure out ways to upgrade their own computers.
(0/500, 40 Resources per Die) (-3 Salvage)

[] Alien Engines
Between the crashed UFO and those shot down by our interceptors, INDEX has acquired multiple alien engines. Studying them could reveal how the aliens are able to fly their UFOs in both vacuum and atmospheric conditions in addition to gaining insights into how to improve INDEX's own engines.
(0/500, 40 Resources per Die) (-3 Salvage)

[] Alien Autopsy
Over the last quarter, INDEX has acquired several partially-intact alien corpses. Studying these remains and performing autopsy could increase our understanding of how the aliens function and identify some possible weaknesses to exploit.
(0/300, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

Military (6 Dice): +3

Ground Division
[] New-Gen MBT Development
While they have been supplied with plenty of tanks by the Council members, INDEX's Ground Division desires a new Main Battle Tank with the latest technology to combat the alien menace, especially should the aliens begin to bring combat vehicles of their own.
(0/200, 30 Resources per Die)

[] New-Gen IFV Development
To transport into battle and support them in said battle, INDEX's Ground Division desires a new Infantry Fighting Vehicle to carry a small number of troops and then provide heavy fire support to them as they fight the alien menace.
(0/120, 20 Resources per Die)

[] New-Gen APC Development
INDEX's Ground Division wants a new Armoured Personnel Carrier to transport its infantry about in a timely manner. While they have been provided with plenty by the Council, the Ground Division desires one more specifically designed for their purposes.
(0/100, 20 Resources per Die)

Naval Division
[] Frigate Development
The Naval Division of INDEX desires a new frigate to act as a swift patrol ship to be able to rapidly react to alien threats at sea and provide fire support to ground forces in coastal regions.
(0/100, 20 Resources per Die)

[] Destroyer Development
A step up from a mere patrol ship, INDEX's Naval Division desires a new destroyer to act as a direct combat vessel against alien threats. Balancing speed with firepower, this new design will be able to engage alien threats in the sea, coastal regions and the sky.
(111/150, 25 Resources per Die)

[] Light Carrier Development
Rather than go for a few large fleet carriers, INDEX's Naval Division would prefer several smaller light carriers. While they won't be able to support as many aircraft, the greater spread of warships will allow them to cover a larger area and react faster to alien threats.
(0/200, 30 Resources per Die) (High Priority)

Aerial Division
[] Combat Helicopter Development
To provide more efficient and prolonged air support to the ground forces, INDEX's Aerial Division wants a new combat helicopter. This new vehicle will be able to provide fire support and heavy firepower for prolonged periods to INDEX's ground forces.
(0/100, 15 Resources per Die)

SpecOps Division
Currently none available.

Security Division
Currently none available.

Administration (3 Dice): +3

[] Security Review (Select Department)
Whether it be from a terrestrial or exterrestrial source, INDEX can expect external organisations to try and infiltrate it. Review one of its departments to see if INDEX can sniff out any spies or corruption within its ranks.
(DC40)

***

New turn and a few new actions in Industry. Nothing major though, just some basic projects to give you something to do in that category. Beyond that, check Infrastructure to see one of the benefits of completing Strategic Planning last turn.

Please point out any spelling or grammar mistakes that you spot. Please quote them in the thread and explain what you think is wrong so I know what you are referring to. Feel free to ask questions for more details and information.

GAWR · Jan 28, 2022

Headlines from the INDEX verse

Jan 05/2015- The formation of INDEX:
In light of the Socking series of attacks by what's conformed to be "Alien" forces and the subsequent successful interception and destruction of one of the spacecraft over the Welsh coastline in an event that's locals called the "cwymp-draig" (lit: Dragon-fall), an alliance of 16 nations have ratified the formation and support of a multinational anti-alien task force known as INDEX headed by Commander Ambrosius, who's currently facing minor controversy today due to his choice of appointing Farah Tariq as chief financial director...

Feb 25/2015- Index Recruitment Drive:
The INDEX Has started a recruitment drive in anticipation of the rapid expansion of the index bases around the globe. This recruitment campaign has already borne fruit with the announcement of Doctor Tanya Dragomirov transfer to INDEX's Delta site. Dr Dragomirov is well regarded in many scientific circles as a renaissance woman who's knowledgeable and skilled in a wide variety of scientific fields...

Mar 10/2015 -Russia Scalies back INDEX funding:
In a shocking turn of events, Russa has announced that they are scaling back funding to INDEX. When asked for any reason for the sudden announcement president Valdamare Putin has stated that he believes that INDEX is "unproven" and any financial support they could provide at the current time is more suitable for improving domestic response to future alien threats and assured people that Russia isn't withdrawing they position on the funding council, This hasn't dispelled unfounded rumours of that the Scale back of Russia's support is a fallout of backroom politics and that Russia may be planning to form a Domestic Version of INDEX. In brighter news, US President Obama has assigned serval teams of DARPA engineers to work with INDEX despite the ongoing controversy with Farah Tariq...

Apr 07/2015 -Aftermath of the Wuhan Masscure:
China is still reeling from the unannounced alien attack last night as search teams scoured the remains of Wuhan for survivors. This devastating scene is the result of a sudden appearance of an alien armada intent on bombarding the city despite the valiant efforts of the local PLA garrison to fight them off. While the goal of this attack remains elusive the damage they inflicted on this city is not as hundreds of residents are left homeless. The station would have been worse if not for the timely assistance of INDEX with disaster relief and medical assistance, though the Chinese are urging them to build up a presence near the mainland...

May 15/2015 -Britsh hands Mount Pleasant to INDEX:
In a surprising turn of events, the British government has announced that they are handing control of RAF Mount Pleasant along with Mare Harbour to act as INDEX's Bravo Base. This Base will greatly assist in future INDEX operations in South America, though at the current time a detachment of the RAF base personnel lead by Gen. Arthur Davies will remain to help INDEX personnel get used to the operations of the base and assist with security...

Jul 10/2015 -INDEX Establishes Echo Base
After some difficulty with securing building space Echo base is finally built. While this base is primarily focused on Research and Weapons development with last-minute additions of expanded barracks and armoury to house additional security personnel to safeguard the base from future alien attacks on the Scale of the Wuhan Masscure and as part of INDEX's promise to the Chinese government to establish a military presence near the mainland...

Aug 15/2015 -Elon musk hints at future INDEX/Space-X collaboration.
Recently the Eccentric Venture capitalist Elon musk has announced in a sting Tweets the sale of one of Space-X's production facilities is sold to INDEX. In the tweet Musk also indicated that he and by extension Space-X would assist INDEX in any future projects Needing space-lift capabilities and offered to design new equipment for INDEX. Among those proposals is an armed version of the Starship as an orbit to ground support platform, an unmanned space fighter code-named the "X-wing" and the "Spartan" combat spacesuit. At the time of writing, INDEX hasn't officially issued a reply to those tweets.

Sep 20/2015 -Inside Scoop on INDEX Global Earth Defence Conference
Today the Global Earth Defence Conference (GEDC) has concluded, for those who are isn't up to date in current Xeno defence news, the GEDC is a private Conference Organized by INDEX and attended by many high ranking members of the funding council to provide them previews for future developments in various aspects of the organisation. Now Despite the private nature of the event one of the event staff are open to interviews with us and they hinted at some interesting developments.

Our first news from the Conference is the Planned construction of the Alpha and Charlie bases in both Amerca and Panama respectably, this ensures that INDEX has a total global coverage for the foreseeable future, while deftly interesting it isn't as exciting as what they have to tell us about INDEX's finalized designs for two aircraft code-named Redtail and Roc, a dedicated anti-UFO interceptor and a near-supersonic troop transport respectably. According to the staff, the Redtail is described as an unholy lovechild between the F-22 "Raptor" and MiG-25 "Foxbat" designed for high speed and firepower with little regard to stealth under the assumption that the Aliens can defeat any earth-based stealth coating so it has to rely on its long-range radar to find and shoot the UFO before it can counter attack. Meanwhile, the Roc is a high-speed Troop transport that can carry a dozen spec ops troops at supersonic speeds from America to China under 3 hours, Unfroutunly that speed comes at a cost of no defensive weapons so it's defenceless to interception.

That information lines up with the leaks precautions posted on 4chan and Reddit...

AN: This is my attempt at making a Rumor mill style Omake that provides additional world-building. Whether or not The contents of those posts are cannon up to the GM's digression.

Oshha · Jan 30, 2022

The vote is now closed.

Adhoc vote count started by Oshha on Jan 30, 2022 at 8:11 AM, finished with 37 posts and 21 votes.

15 people have voted
[X] Plan Covering Our Bases
-[X] Alpha Base 2D 20R
-[X] Charlie Base 2D 20R (1 Free Die Here)
-[X] Stockpile Mechanical Parts 2D 10R
-[X] Stockpile Fuel Reserves 2D 10R
-[X] PR Campaigns (Europe) 4D 40R
-[X] Alien Materials 3D 120R
-[X] C-Class UFO 1D 20R
-[X] New-Gen IFV Development 1D 20R
-[X] Destroyer Development 1D 20R
-[X] Light Carrier Development 4D 120R
-[X] Security Review (Infrastructure) 1D
-[X] Security Review (Research) 1D
-[X] Security Review (Military) 1D
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6 people have voted
[X] Plan Enigma Site 3 Before Winter?
-[X] Enigma Site (Phase 2) 3D+1 Free Die 80R
-[X] Stockpile Mechanical Parts 2D 10R
-[X] Stockpile Fuel Reserves 2D 10R
-[X] PR Campaigns (Europe) 4D 40R
-[X] Alien Materials 2D 80R
-[X] C-Class UFO 2D 40R
-[X] New-Gen IFV Development 3D 60R
-[X] Destroyer Development 1D 20R
-[X] Light Carrier Development 2D 60R
-[X] Security Review (Infrastructure) 1D
-[X] Security Review (Research) 1D
-[X] Security Review (Military) 1D

Oshha · Jan 31, 2022

Q4 2015 Results

There would only be one last alien incursion in the year of 2015. Along the coastline of Baja California, a single C-Class UFO is spotted about twenty to thirty kilometres from land. A pair of INDEX interceptors engage and shoot down the alien craft after a brief dogfight. Lasting almost two minutes, the UFO damaged one of its human opponents, forcing it to withdraw with severe damage before the other interceptor took it down.

Between the damage sustained in the battle and crashing to the sea, not much of the UFO could be recovered, but between the personnel aboard and surviving wreckage, INDEX has acquired a significant amount of alien salvage.

Council Members
Argentina = Mild Support (+12 Resources)
Australia = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Brazil = Neutral (+15 Resources)
Canada = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
China = Mild Support (+36 Resources)
Egypt = Mild Support (+6 Resources)
France = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Germany = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
India = Neutral (+20 Resources)
Japan = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Mexico = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
Nigeria = Neutral (+10 Resources)
Russia = Neutral (+20 Resources)
South Africa = Neutral (+5 Resources)
United Kingdom = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
United States = Neutral (+40 Resources)

Stats.
Resources (R): 355 + 24 in reserve.
Political Support (PS): 61 (-1 per turn) (+1 per turn)
Free Dice: 1

Basing: Major Surpluses (+17)
Logistics: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Manpower: Massive Reserves (+19) (+1 per turn)
Gear: Moderate Surpluses (+5)
Fuel: Moderate Surpluses (+5)
Medical: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Supplies: Moderate Surpluses (+7)
Salvage: Moderate Surpluses (+8)

Infrastructure (3 Dice): +9

[-] Alpha Base (Phase 1)
Located in the middle of Kansas in the United States, Alpha Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in North America. Alpha Base is planned to have substantial airpower and air-based logistical facilities to make up for a lack of sea access.
(186/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 Basing)
(86/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)

To help support the growing air war against the alien UFOs and to help protect the North America continent, work begins on the first stage of Alpha Base. The construction takes place in Kansas, USA and the initial work is purely a base built on the surface. With several runways and helipads alongside a multitude of hangars, Alpha Base is primarily an airbase as per its design intent. That said, it has the usual assortment of barracks, armouries and other basic facilities that the military base requires.

Once the first stage of the base was finished, work began on the second stage, primarily digging downwards. Currently, the bulk of the work is digging out the dirt and rock and replacing them with metal corridors and rooms. These artificial structures are currently bare as it will take another infusion of budget for them to be kitted out for use.

[-] Charlie Base (Phase 1)
Located in Egypt along the Suez Canal, Charlie Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Africa and the Middle East. Charlie Base will both provide a naval centre for INDEX and help secure the important trade route against the alien menace and more terrestrial hostiles.
(76/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 Basing)

Work on Charlie Base has begun in the Middle East as the future centre of INDEX naval activity begins construction at the Suez Canal. Currently set up at the Mediterranean end of the Suez Canal, Charlie Base is built around its naval facilities with several bays for the warships of INDEX. Further construction to the first stage of Charlie Base is a small airbase and sufficient barracks and armouries amongst any other basic facilities required by the military base. To build all of those, more funding will need to be directed towards Charlie Base.

To the surprise of many, the Egyptian government hasn't protested INDEX taken over the Mediterranean end of the Suez Canal. This is primarily because the Egyptian government still retains the financial benefits of the Suez Canal despite the INDEX taking over the costs as it takes over the job of looking after the Suez Canal.

Industry (4 Dice): +14

[-] Stockpile Mechanical Parts
Purchase or otherwise acquire additional spare parts for the mechanical equipment used by INDEX. While INDEX is not currently suffering a shortage, the relatively calm may be a good point to stockpile for future emergencies.
(110/100, 5 Resources per Die) (+2 Gear)

In preparation for future hardship, INDEX has begun to stockpile spares for a rainy day in the current calm. While there is no current need for them, they may be urgently required in the future. As such, INDEX has acquired a wide variety of spare parts and electronics, storing in a variety of locations across the globe from their current bases to warehouses in Council countries.

[-] Stockpile Fuel Reserves
Purchase or otherwise acquire additional fuel reserves for the vehicles used by INDEX. While INDEX is not currently suffering a shortage, the relatively calm may be a good point to stockpile for future emergencies.
(103/100, 5 Resources per Die) (+2 Fuel)

Similar to its efforts to stockpile spare parts, INDEX has also begun to build up a fuel reserve. A significant number of fuel tanks are filled up and stored away at INDEX's bases with a few more being hidden away in each Council country.

Services (4 Dice): +9

[-] PR Campaigns
To help improve its public image and drum up more support for its operations, INDEX will engage in public relations campaigns.
-[-] Europe (251/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[-] South America (101/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)

As part of INDEX's continued PR campaign to store up public support for the fledgling organisation, the initial focus is to finish the current effort in the continent of Europe. While INDEX sees an upswing in support across the entire continent, the highest amount of support is concentrated in the United Kingdom where INDEX was already popular amongst the general populace.

Once the efforts in Europe concluded, the South America ended up being the next target with significant strides being made in Brazil, Argentina and the other various countries of South America.

Research (4 Dice): +16

[-] Study C-Class UFO
First spotted leading the alien amanda that was responsible for the Wuhan Massacre, the C-Class UFO appears to be a scaled up version of the A-Class UFO. Have INDEX's researchers look into the currently available reports on these UFOs to try and figure out their purpose and capabilities.
(44/100, 20 Resources per Die) (+1 PS)

A research team has been assembled to investigate the new C-Class UFO and come up with a report on what is known about it. While the team has made some headway, they were still going through the information before compiling their report.

[-] Alien Materials
While some of the materials used are recognisable, many of alloys and other materials used by the aliens are unknown to modern science. Investigating just what these exterrsiatal materials are and what they can do could reveal insights into how to counter them or make use of them ourselves.
(387/400, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

Work on understanding the alien materials continues. While the researchers aren't done by the end of the year, they confidently report that with a bit more time and funding, they will have figured out how to make some use of the salvaged alien materials.

Military (6 Dice): +4

[-] New-Gen IFV Development
To transport into battle and support them in said battle, INDEX's Ground Division desires a new Infantry Fighting Vehicle to carry a small number of troops and then provide heavy fire support to them as they fight the alien menace.
(10/120, 20 Resources per Die)

An embarrassingly low amount of progress is made on the new IFV design for INDEX use is made this quarter. The design team was unable to determine a unified vision for the project and spent the majority of their team arguing over what their final goal should be. While some of their work is salvageable, INDEX has disbanded the design team with any future attempts needing to be restarted from near-scratch.

[-] Destroyer Development
A step up from a mere patrol ship, INDEX's Naval Division desires a new destroyer to act as a direct combat vessel against alien threats. Balancing speed with firepower, this new design will be able to engage alien threats in the sea, coastal regions and the sky.
(202/150, 25 Resources per Die)

The Guardian-class Destroyer is a swift and fierce vessel. Built for speed and firepower, it has a limited amount of armour and is relatively vulnerable to return fire. In exchange, it has good acceleration, a high top speed, a good turning radius and plenty of endurance. It also has substantial firepower that is directed towards engaging the alien UFOs and it has substantial targeting systems to go alongside its weaponry. The Guardian-class is capable of supporting either a helicopter or a VTOL aircraft.

The armament of the Guardian-class Destroyer has a trio of naval cannons for shore bombardment or engaging a slow-moving UFOs, but its primary weaponry are its missiles launchers and high-power rotary cannons, both of which can be supplied with a variety of ammunition as needed. Or rather as it is determined what sort of missiles and ammunition are effective against the UFOs. Due to its pure anti-UFO focus, both torpedoes and machine guns have been completely ignored due to their lack of effectiveness.

Unfortunately, the development time before the final design is ready for production is expected to take close to three years.

Available for Deployment in Q3 2018

[-] Light Carrier Development
Rather than go for a few large fleet carriers, INDEX's Naval Division would prefer several smaller light carriers. While they won't be able to support as many aircraft, the greater spread of warships will allow them to cover a larger area and react faster to alien threats.
(322/200, 30 Resources per Die) (High Priority)

The Huntress-class Light Carrier is a work of art. With a sleek hull, the aircraft carrier is surprisingly agile and speedy for its class of warship, able to both tactically and strategically reposition itself with relative ease. To support its aircraft, it has an extensive sensor setup to detect threats and provide tactical data to any launched aircraft. To protect itself from attack, the Huntress-class Light Carrier has a pair of missile launchers and a trio of rotary cannons though it is expected that this armament would be unable to protect the aircraft carrier from any serious attack.

In terms of aircraft, the Huntress-class Light Carrier is capable of supporting up to two dozen jets, VTOLs or helicopters. While this is a significantly smaller size than what most modern aircraft carriers support, it is more than sufficient for INDEX's current needs and the smaller crew requirements and monetary costs mean that INDEX will be capable of supporting multiple Huntress-class Light Carriers.

Unfortunately, the Huntress-class Light Carrier design is predicted to require just over two more years of development before the final version is ready to begin production.

Available for Deployment in Q1 2018

Administration (3 Dice): +4

[-] Security Review (Infrastructure)
Whether it be from a terrestrial or exterrestrial source, INDEX can expect external organisations to try and infiltrate it. Review one of its departments to see if INDEX can sniff out any spies or corruption within its ranks.
(53) (DC40)

A thorough review of the Infrastructure Department by the Security Division turns up nothing. Several unsuccessful attempts have been made by terrestrial actors to gain access to the constructed INDEX bases, but no signs of alien infiltration are uncovered. Thanks to strict vigilance by the staff of INDEX, all INDEX bases remain secure and uncompromised.

[-] Security Review (Research)
Whether it be from a terrestrial or exterrestrial source, INDEX can expect external organisations to try and infiltrate it. Review one of its departments to see if INDEX can sniff out any spies or corruption within its ranks.
(89) (DC40)

The Security Division performs a review of the Research Department and turns up nothing of note. The various scientists are fascinated and frustrated by the aliens and their technology to varying degrees, but none of them seem to be compromised by outside actors. The worst of it is some of the researchers being careless or lax when it comes to security and a few stern reminders sort them out.

[-] Security Review (Military)
Whether it be from a terrestrial or exterrestrial source, INDEX can expect external organisations to try and infiltrate it. Review one of its departments to see if INDEX can sniff out any spies or corruption within its ranks.
(54) (DC40)

Along their sweeps through the Infrastructure and Research Departments, the Security Division also sweeps through the rest of the Military Department. Nothing of concern has shown up as the military is holding to regulations in all important aspects while a mutual hatred of the alien invaders seems to have papered over most old rivalries or prejudices between the international membership of INDEX's Military Department.

***

A return to this quest after a long hiatus now that GAR quest is finishing. Not too much to say except I am getting back into the swing of things. I've been reorganising my notes and I'll be adding some more options next turn.

Please point out any spelling or grammar mistakes that you spot. Please quote them in the thread and explain what you think is wrong so I know what you are referring to. Feel free to ask questions for more details and information.

Oshha · Jan 31, 2022

Q1 2016

Council Members
Argentina = Mild Support (+12 Resources)
Australia = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Brazil = Neutral (+15 Resources)
Canada = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
China = Mild Support (+36 Resources)
Egypt = Mild Support (+6 Resources)
France = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Germany = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
India = Neutral (+20 Resources)
Japan = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Mexico = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
Nigeria = Neutral (+10 Resources)
Russia = Neutral (+20 Resources)
South Africa = Neutral (+5 Resources)
United Kingdom = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
United States = Neutral (+40 Resources)

Stats.
Resources (R): 355 + 24 in reserve.
Political Support (PS): 61 (-1 per turn) (+1 per turn)
Free Dice: 1

Basing: Major Surpluses (+17)
Logistics: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Manpower: Massive Reserves (+20) (+1 per turn)
Gear: Moderate Surpluses (+5)
Fuel: Moderate Surpluses (+5)
Medical: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Supplies: Moderate Surpluses (+7)
Salvage: Moderate Surpluses (+8)

Infrastructure (3 Dice): +9

[] Alpha Base (Stage 2)
Located in the middle of Kansas in the United States, Alpha Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in North America. Alpha Base is planned to have substantial airpower and air-based logistical facilities to make up for a lack of sea access.
(86/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to Aerial Division Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +3 to Aerial Division Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +6 to Aerial Division Dice, +1 Military Die)

[] Bravo Base (Phase 2)
Located in the Falkland Islands, Bravo Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in South America. Bravo Base will start off as the British government transferring their military facilities in the Falklands to INDEX so the international organisation can use them to fight alien menace.
(51/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to Military Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +2 to Military Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +4 to Military Dice, +1 Military Die)

[] Charlie Base (Stage 1)
Located in Egypt along the Suez Canal, Charlie Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Africa and the Middle East. Charlie Base will both provide a naval centre for INDEX and help secure the important trade route against the alien menace and more terrestrial hostiles.
(76/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 Basing)
(0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to Naval Division Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +3 to Naval Division Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +6 to Naval Division Dice, +1 Military Die)

[] Delta Base (Stage 2)
Located in the Scottish Highlands, Delta Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Europe. Located in his home country, the Director has indicated that he intends for Delta Base to be the unofficial primary HQ for INDEX.
(17/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing) (+1 PS)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to Administration Dice, +1 to all Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +2 to Administration Dice, +2 to all Dice, +1 Administration Die)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +4 to Administration Dice, +4 to all Dice, +1 Free Die)

[] Echo Base (Stage 2)
Located in Hong Kong, Echo Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Asia. While heavily urban civilian areas around it will limit military potential, Echo Base is intended to be a major R&D location for INDEX.
(42/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to Research Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +3 to Research Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +6 to Research Dice, +1 Research Die)

[] Foxtrot Base (Stage 2)
Located in the Australian Outback, Foxtrot Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Oceania. Relatively isolated, Foxtrot Base is intended to be a training site and unofficial HQ of the rapid response teams.
(33/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)
(0/200, 10 Resources per Die) (+5 Basing, +1 to SpecOps Division Dice)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+6 Basing, +3 to SpecOps Division Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+8 Basing, +6 to SpecOps Division Dice, +1 Military Die)

[] Enigma Site (Stage 2)
While INDEX has laid claim to the crashed UFO in the Antarctic, it still needs to make use of it. With the lack of local facilities, INDEX will need to build some of its own and given the potential treasure trove of the ship, Director Ambrosius wants his organisation to get started on it sooner rather than later.
(2/200, 20 Resources per Die) (+1 PS) (High Priority)
(0/300, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS) (+1 to Research Dice)
(0/400, 10 Resources per Die) (+2 PS) (+2 to Research Dice)
(0/500, 10 Resources per Die) (+2 PS) (+3 to Research Dice)

Industry (4 Dice): +14

[] Stockpile Mechanical Parts (Phase 2)
Purchase or otherwise acquire additional spare parts for the mechanical equipment used by INDEX. While INDEX is not currently suffering a shortage, the relatively calm may be a good point to stockpile for future emergencies.
(0/100, 5 Resources per Die) (+2 Gear, -1 Basing)

[] Stockpile Fuel Reserves (Phase 2)
Purchase or otherwise acquire additional fuel reserves for the vehicles used by INDEX. While INDEX is not currently suffering a shortage, the relatively calm may be a good point to stockpile for future emergencies.
(0/100, 5 Resources per Die) (+2 Fuel, -1 Basing)

[] Stockpile Medical Supplies (Phase 1)
Purchase or otherwise acquire additional medical supplies to be used by INDEX. While INDEX is not currently suffering a shortage, the relatively calm may be a good point to stockpile for future emergencies.
(0/100, 5 Resources per Die) (+2 Medical)

[] Stockpile Basic Supplies (Phase 1)
Purchase or otherwise acquire additional basic necessaries to be used by INDEX on a day to day basis. While INDEX is not currently suffering a shortage, the relatively calm may be a good point to stockpile for future emergencies.
(3/100, 5 Resources per Die) (+2 Supplies)

Services (4 Dice): +9

[] PR Campaigns
To help improve its public image and drum up more support for its operations, INDEX will engage in public relations campaigns.
-[] South America (101/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[] Africa (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[] Middle East (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS)
-[] Asia (0/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)

[] Boost Recruitment Efforts (Phase 1)
While INDEX currently has no shortage of manpower, there may be a time when it does require additional recruits. Preparing a reserved of manpower before such a time is needed
(0/120, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 Manpower)

Research (4 Dice): +16

[] Study C-Class UFO
First spotted leading the alien amanda that was responsible for the Wuhan Massacre, the C-Class UFO appears to be a scaled up version of the A-Class UFO. Have INDEX's researchers look into the currently available reports on these UFOs to try and figure out their purpose and capabilities.
(44/100, 20 Resources per Die) (+1 PS)

Human Technology
[] Functional Laser Weaponry
Between power and ranged concerns, functional laser weaponry is something of a pipe dream at the moment. While INDEX can investigate the possibility and fund development, your researchers warn you that it will be years before you see any return.
(11/1,800, 40 Resources per Die)

[] Functional Railgun Weaponry
Between material and power concerns, functional railguns are a fantasy for the time being. While INDEX can investigate the possibility and fund development, your researchers warn you that it will be years before you see any return.
(11/1,800, 40 Resources per Die)

[] Functional Exoskeletons
For a variety of reasons, functional exoskeletons remain in the lab and the dream of having one fit for field use belongs in the realm of science-fiction for the foreseeable future. While INDEX can investigate the possibility and fund development, your researchers warn you that it will be years before you see any return.
(11/2,000, 40 Resources per Die)

Alien Technology
[] Alien Materials
While some of the materials used are recognisable, many of alloys and other materials used by the aliens are unknown to modern science. Investigating just what these exterrsiatal materials are and what they can do could reveal insights into how to counter them or make use of them ourselves.
(387/400, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

[] Alien Weapons
While the self-destruction of the alien weaponry upon the death of the user means INDEX cannot study an intact copy, INDEX does have a good number of weapon fragments in its possession. Studying these fragments could yield insights into how the alien weaponry functions.
(0/400, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

[] Alien Power Core
Between the crashed UFO and those shot down by our interceptors, INDEX has access to several alien power sources that are used to power their UFOs. Operating using unknown materials and methods, studying them would help humanity understand how the aliens power their technology.
(0/500, 40 Resources per Die) (-3 Salvage)

[] Alien Computers
The alien computers aboard the crashed UFO at Enigma Site are completely intact. While INDEX doesn't currently know how to access or operate them, it can study them to learn such knowledge and possibly figure out ways to upgrade their own computers.
(0/500, 40 Resources per Die) (-3 Salvage)

[] Alien Engines
Between the crashed UFO and those shot down by our interceptors, INDEX has acquired multiple alien engines. Studying them could reveal how the aliens are able to fly their UFOs in both vacuum and atmospheric conditions in addition to gaining insights into how to improve INDEX's own engines.
(0/500, 40 Resources per Die) (-3 Salvage)

[] Alien Autopsy
Over the last quarter, INDEX has acquired several partially-intact alien corpses. Studying these remains and performing autopsy could increase our understanding of how the aliens function and identify some possible weaknesses to exploit.
(0/300, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

Military (6 Dice): +4

Ground Division
[] New-Gen MBT Development
While they have been supplied with plenty of tanks by the Council members, INDEX's Ground Division desires a new Main Battle Tank with the latest technology to combat the alien menace, especially should the aliens begin to bring combat vehicles of their own.
(0/200, 30 Resources per Die)

[] New-Gen IFV Development
To transport into battle and support them in said battle, INDEX's Ground Division desires a new Infantry Fighting Vehicle to carry a small number of troops and then provide heavy fire support to them as they fight the alien menace.
(10/120, 20 Resources per Die)

[] New-Gen APC Development
INDEX's Ground Division wants a new Armoured Personnel Carrier to transport its infantry about in a timely manner. While they have been provided with plenty by the Council, the Ground Division desires one more specifically designed for their purposes.
(0/100, 20 Resources per Die)

Naval Division
[] Frigate Development
The Naval Division of INDEX desires a new frigate to act as a swift patrol ship to be able to rapidly react to alien threats at sea and provide fire support to ground forces in coastal regions.
(0/100, 20 Resources per Die)

Aerial Division
[] Combat Helicopter Development
To provide more efficient and prolonged air support to the ground forces, INDEX's Aerial Division wants a new combat helicopter. This new vehicle will be able to provide fire support and heavy firepower for prolonged periods to INDEX's ground forces.
(0/100, 15 Resources per Die)

SpecOps Division
Currently none available.

Security Division
Currently none available.

Administration (3 Dice): +4

[] Security Review (Select Department)
Whether it be from a terrestrial or exterrestrial source, INDEX can expect external organisations to try and infiltrate it. Review one of its departments to see if INDEX can sniff out any spies or corruption within its ranks.
(DC40)

[] Request Additional Funding
While INDEX receives substantial quarterly funding from the Council, it is possible for the organisation to request additional budget for its operations. While politically unpopular, it is well within INDEX's means to successfully convince the Council to cough up a one-time influx of funding.
(DC40/80/120/160/200) (-1 PS per die) (+10 Resources/+20 Resources/+30 Resources/+40 Resources/+50 Resources)

[] Sell Salvage
While INDEX gets all alien salvage by default as per the terms of the INDEX Initiative, it isn't required to keep all of that salvage. The organisation is entirely within its rights to sell some alien salvage if it requires an influx of extra budget.
(Requires one die) (-1 Salvage, +25 Resources)

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Start of the second year and the first new turn in a long while. A few new options and I have a few more waiting for when you meet their requirements.

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Oshha · Feb 2, 2022

The vote is now closed.

Adhoc vote count started by Oshha on Feb 2, 2022 at 8:20 AM, finished with 25 posts and 15 votes.

13 people have voted
[X] Plan Limited Means and PLASMA RIFLE
-[X] Charlie Base 1D, 10R, guaranteed completion
-[X] Enigma Site 2D, 40R, very unlikely completion
-[X] PR Campaigns
--[X] South America 1D, 10R, >50% completion
--[X] Asia 3D, 30R, >50% completion
-[X] Study C-Class UFO 1D 20R, >50% completion
-[X] Alien Materials 1D, 40R, guaranteed completion
-[X] Alien Weapons 2D, 80R, will bring us to 25% complete
-[X] Next-Gen IFV Development 2D, 40R, <50% completion
-[X] Frigate Development 2D, 40R, >50% completion
-[X] Combat Helicopter Development 2D, 30R, >50% completion
-[X] Request Additional funding 3D + Free Die
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[X] Plan Continue Efforts, Rallying Support
- NightOwl3713
- Praetor98
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[X] Alpha Base (Stage 2) 1D 10R
- NightOwl3713
1 people have voted
[X] Charlie Base (Stage 1) 1D 10R
- NightOwl3713
1 people have voted
[X] Enigma Site (Stage 2) 1D +Free Dice 40R
- NightOwl3713
1 people have voted
[X] PR Campaigns
-[X] South America 1D 10R
-[X] Africa 3D 30R
- NightOwl3713
1 people have voted
[X] Study C-Class UFO 1D 20R
- NightOwl3713
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[X] Alien Materials 1D 40R
- NightOwl3713
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[X] Alien Autopsy 2D 80R
- NightOwl3713
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[X] New-Gen IFV Development 3D 60R
- NightOwl3713
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[X] Frigate Development 2D 40R
- NightOwl3713
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[X] Combat Helicopter Development 1D 15R
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[X] Request Additional funding 3D
- NightOwl3713

Oshha · Feb 4, 2022

Q1 2016 Results

There are two alien UFOs encountered in the first months of 2016, both engaged and eliminated by INDEX. The first was in the Antarctic where an A-Class UFO was shot down by INDEX interceptors in the same region as Enigma Site though nowhere close to the base. INDEX was able to acquire a small, but meaningful amount of salvage from the wreckage.

The second UFO was a C-Class in the South Atlantic, north-east of the Falkland Islands and Bravo Base. While they lost one of their own aircraft in the process, INDEX interceptors engaged and shot down the alien spacecraft. The location of the engagement meant that INDEX was unable to retrieve any salvage from the UFO as all of its remains sunk to the bottom of the ocean.

In other news, due to some financial corruption, INDEX sees a shortfall in its budget during the early months of the year. Thanks to unidentified accounts and other bureaucrats, a small but meaningful part of the INDEX Initative's funding is redirected to unknown purposes. Whilst this event is concerning, INDEX has been able to weather it without difficulty thanks to its financial reserves and requests for additional funding.

Council Members
Argentina = Strong Support (+15 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
Australia = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Brazil = Mild Support (+18 Resources)
Canada = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
China = Mild Support (+36 Resources)
Egypt = Mild Support (+6 Resources)
France = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Germany = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
India = Neutral (+20 Resources)
Japan = Mild Support (+24 Resources)
Mexico = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
Nigeria = Neutral (+10 Resources)
Russia = Neutral (+20 Resources)
South Africa = Neutral (+5 Resources)
United Kingdom = Strong Support (+30 Resources, +1 to Dice Rolls)
United States = Neutral (+40 Resources)

Stats.
Resources (R): 361 + 59 in reserve.
Political Support (PS): 58 (-1 per turn) (+1 per turn)
Free Dice: 1

Basing: Major Surpluses (+20)
Logistics: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Manpower: Massive Reserves (+21) (+1 per turn)
Gear: Moderate Surpluses (+5)
Fuel: Moderate Surpluses (+5)
Medical: Moderate Surpluses (+6)
Supplies: Moderate Surpluses (+7)
Salvage: Moderate Surpluses (+9)

Infrastructure (3 Dice): +10

[-] Charlie Base (Stage 1)
Located in Egypt along the Suez Canal, Charlie Base will be the centre of INDEX operations in Africa and the Middle East. Charlie Base will both provide a naval centre for INDEX and help secure the important trade route against the alien menace and more terrestrial hostiles.
(148/100, 10 Resources per Die) (+3 Basing)
(48/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+4 Basing)

The construction of the remaining facilities at Charlie Base takes place during the first couple of months of the new. The barracks, armouries, cafeterias and other locations are built at the naval base and before long, construction has begun on a twin base at the other end of the Suez Canal. While the initial foundations have been set, the second site of Charlie Base still requires more time and funding before it is ready for use.

[-] Enigma Site (Stage 2)
While INDEX has laid claim to the crashed UFO in the Antarctic, it still needs to make use of it. With the lack of local facilities, INDEX will need to build some of its own and given the potential treasure trove of the ship, Director Ambrosius wants his organisation to get started on it sooner rather than later.
(102/200, 20 Resources per Die) (+1 PS) (High Priority)

Work on Enigma Site returns as INDEX once again begins to fund expansions to the antarctic site. The existing construction is enough for defence and basic research, more extensive facilities will need to be set up for greater on-site investigation and research. But first, additional defences needed to be set up to protect those new facilities.

To this end, INDEX expanded the walls and turret emplacements along those walls at Enigma Site, constructing them over the first quarter of the new year. While these defensive structures are successfully built, more time and funding will be required for the additional research facilities to be brought online.

Services (4 Dice): +10

[-] PR Campaigns
To help improve its public image and drum up more support for its operations, INDEX will engage in public relations campaigns.
-[-] South America (163/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)
-[-] Asia (139/150, 10 Resources per Die) (+1 PS, Potential Increased Council Support)

The public relations campaign by INDEX continued into the new year, continuing to focus on the continent of South America. While successful across the board, INDEX sees the highest amount of support in Argentina, where the existence of Bravo Base is seen as a possible prelude to reclaiming the "Islas Malvinas" despite the impossibility of such an outcome.

Once things have been pushed as far as they reasonably can in South America, INDEX switches its attention to Asia. By the time that the first quarter has come to an end, significant strides have been made in reaching out to the people of Asia, but further work will be required for INDEX to truly capitalise on their efforts.

Research (4 Dice): +17

[-] Study C-Class UFO
First spotted leading the alien amanda that was responsible for the Wuhan Massacre, the C-Class UFO appears to be a scaled up version of the A-Class UFO. Have INDEX's researchers look into the currently available reports on these UFOs to try and figure out their purpose and capabilities.
(69/100, 20 Resources per Die) (+1 PS)

Progress on the C-Class UFO analysis report is unfortunately minimal this quarter. The primary delay is the lack of sources combined with differing opinions as the researchers refused to come to a single conclusion on certain aspects of the alien ship's capability. While undesirable, it means that the completion of the analysis has been delayed and will require additional funding before it is ready for use.

[-] Alien Materials
While some of the materials used are recognisable, many of alloys and other materials used by the aliens are unknown to modern science. Investigating just what these exterrsiatal materials are and what they can do could reveal insights into how to counter them or make use of them ourselves.
(455/400, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

INDEX's researchers have finally finished investigating the alien materials used by the invaders, acquiring a basic understanding of them. While being able to produce more of these materials themselves is still beyond humanity's reach, it is now within the realm of possibility for INDEX to make use of any salvaged alien materials. Furthermore, the knowledge gained from understanding these alien alloys and compounds has the potential to further research in other fields, particularly those that are also related to the alien invaders.

[-] Alien Weapons
While the self-destruction of the alien weaponry upon the death of the user means INDEX cannot study an intact copy, INDEX does have a good number of weapon fragments in its possession. Studying these fragments could yield insights into how the alien weaponry functions.
(167/400, 40 Resources per Die) (-1 Salvage)

With their research into the alien materials complete, INDEX changes the focus of its scientific endeavours to investigating the alien weapons. Thanks to the alien weapons self-destructing upon the user's death, INDEX has been unable to acquire an intact alien weapon. Nonetheless, the organisation has access to plenty of weapon fragments that it can study and it has enough of them that it should be capable of acquiring a basic understanding of the alien weaponry.

Military (6 Dice): +5

[-] New-Gen IFV Development
To transport into battle and support them in said battle, INDEX's Ground Division desires a new Infantry Fighting Vehicle to carry a small number of troops and then provide heavy fire support to them as they fight the alien menace.
(70/120, 20 Resources per Die)

Despite the setbacks during the final months of the previous year, the work on developing a new Infantry Fighting Vehicle for the INDEX Initiative begins to make progress during the new year. Unlike with new aerial or naval designs, INDEX is going for a more generalist rather than specialist vehicle due to the dynamics of the alien technological superiority being different on the ground. Instead of focusing on a single area, INDEX would be looking into a mixture of mobility, protection and firepower when it came to its IFV design.

[-] Frigate Development
The Naval Division of INDEX desires a new frigate to act as a swift patrol ship to be able to rapidly react to alien threats at sea and provide fire support to ground forces in coastal regions.
(108/100, 20 Resources per Die)

The new Sentry-class Frigate is in many ways a lesser version of the Guardian-class Destroyer. With the same specialisation and overall profile, it has lesser capabilities in exchange for lesser operating costs from crew requirements to production time. While the Sentry-class won't be as individually capable as the Guardian-class, it will be able to be produced and operated in greater quantities, making it a better option for lesser duties.

The Sentry-class is also expected to be ready to begin production significantly sooner than the Guardian-class. While the Guardian-class is expected to take another two and a half years before it is ready for production, the Sentry-class is predicted to have its finalised design done in just over a year.

Sentry-class Frigate: Available for Deployment in Q2 2017

[-] Combat Helicopter Development
To provide more efficient and prolonged air support to the ground forces, INDEX's Aerial Division wants a new combat helicopter. This new vehicle will be able to provide fire support and heavy firepower for prolonged periods to INDEX's ground forces.
(134/100, 15 Resources per Die)

The new Hawk Attack Helicopter is built for mobility and firepower. A swift and agile aircraft, it is fast on a tactical level even if it lacks speed on a strategic one. It also has room for plenty of firepower with two hardpoints on each side that can carry a variety of missiles as needed. Meanwhile the nose mounted a rotary cannon to engage the alien infantry that had made up the ground forces of the alien invaders so far. Built to be a single-seater, the Hawk should be a speedy and powerful source of tactical air support. The biggest weakness of the attack helicopter is its relatively fragility, but in the face of disportionately powerful alien weaponry, it was deemed an acceptable trade-off.

The Hawk Attack Helicopter is predicted to have a long development time and it is expected to be ready for production in early 2018.

Hawk Attack Helicopter: Available for Deployment in Q1 2018

Administration (3 Dice): +5

[-] Request Additional Funding
While INDEX receives substantial quarterly funding from the Council, it is possible for the organisation to request additional budget for its operations. While politically unpopular, it is well within INDEX's means to successfully convince the Council to cough up a one-time influx of funding.
(154) (DC40/80/120/160/200) (-1 PS per die) (+10 Resources/+20 Resources/+30 Resources/+40 Resources/+50 Resources)

During the early months of the new year, INDEX decided to seek additional funding from the countries backing it. Expending some of its political capital gained from its successful engagement of the alien UFOs, the international organisation is able to acquire extra budget for its operations.

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A bunch of stuff happened this quarter. You engaged and defeated two UFOs, but one cost you something this time around. Beyond that, you've got some stuff done, but you still got a bunch of stuff that still needs doing. Beyond that, not too much to say about this update.

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