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[Taricus]

Well, the industral capacity? That I can see staying. The research bonus would be lost due to all the scientists and engineers fleeing the territory.

Full research would be FAR too much of an advantage though. Industry is fine, since that doesn't scale. I'd say around a third to a quarter of the original value would be fair?

[Azthor]

Well, the industral capacity? That I can see staying. The research bonus would be lost due to all the scientists and engineers fleeing the territory.

Full research would be FAR too much of an advantage though. Industry is fine, since that doesn't scale. I'd say around a third to a quarter of the original value would be fair?

Do excuse me, Taricus, but it is a bit too convenient that you've only now decided to bring that up now. A strategy game whose parameters are mutable with no prior input as to their mutability is no strategy game at all. How would one plan ahead in chess were it so that the rook could be suddenly declared to have the same movement pattern as a bishop? One wouldn't, it'd  be madness.

Argue over the balance as you may, and I will give my input on that at a later date, the principle to be defended here, first and foremost, is that of consistency. Full research it was declared it'd be, full research is what we all had to plan our moves over, and full research should therefore be what it remains.

[Taricus]

Mind you, previously I thought that the entire capital was destroyed wholesale. I only asked to confirm it now just to make sure that was the case, but it wasn't.

As for full research being the motive here, I think you may've slightly gotten the wording wrong, or that you should've really checked your motives beforehand.

[Azthor]

Mind you, previously I thought that the entire capital was destroyed wholesale. I only asked to confirm it now just to make sure that was the case, but it wasn't.

As for full research being the motive here, I think you may've slightly gotten the wording wrong, or that you should've really checked your motives beforehand.

I can't quite make sense of what you mean there, in the second paragraph. Unless there has been some misunderstanding, and we haven't been speaking about whether or not captured capitals should provide 10 RP, the motivation behind this conversation is clearly whether or not captured capitals should provide full research value.

If there has, indeed, been a misunderstanding, please do tell.

[GreatWyrmGold]

Well, the industral capacity? That I can see staying. The research bonus would be lost due to all the scientists and engineers fleeing the territory.

Full research would be FAR too much of an advantage though. Industry is fine, since that doesn't scale. I'd say around a third to a quarter of the original value would be fair?

Do excuse me, Taricus, but it is a bit too convenient that you've only now decided to bring that up now. A strategy game whose parameters are mutable with no prior input as to their mutability is no strategy game at all. How would one plan ahead in chess were it so that the rook could be suddenly declared to have the same movement pattern as a bishop? One wouldn't, it'd  be madness.

It's a bit more of a specific issue, one too fine to have a real difference in chess. It's more like...this is going to take a bit of explanation.
In Civilization IV, and maybe V (I haven't played it), cities have a Culture...pool, I guess. It accumulates over time, slowly under normal conditions, but faster with the right buildings or whatever. When a city is conquered, this culture pool resets to 0. (I never got that. Was Rome made less of a famed city by being conquered by the barbarians, its greatness only creeping up under its current ownership by the modern Italian nation? What about Teotihuacan and Troy, Washington, DC and Byzantium/Constantinople/Istanbul? But I digress.) You could make the argument that having to rebuild all your culture after losing and reconquering it is unfair to those going for culture victories, or who for whatever reason need wide borders. This situation is like changing how culture loss during conquest works in the middle of a game of Civilization.
...Wow, that was wordy.

Mind you, previously I thought that the entire capital was destroyed wholesale. I only asked to confirm it now just to make sure that was the case, but it wasn't.
As for full research being the motive here, I think you may've slightly gotten the wording wrong, or that you should've really checked your motives beforehand.

I can't quite make sense of what you mean there, in the second paragraph. Unless there has been some misunderstanding, and we haven't been speaking about whether or not captured capitals should provide 10 RP, the motivation behind this conversation is clearly whether or not captured capitals should provide full research value.
If there has, indeed, been a misunderstanding, please do tell.

I think his problem was that you were implying he had an ulterior motive in arguing for lower research output.


Overall...pick something and stick to it. The original implication was that research rates would remain the same when the capital was conquered, but it's not like anyone's plans hinged on doubling their research rates by conquering an enemy--they hinged on conquering enemies because it's that kind of game.

[evilcherry]

Updated turn. also, Azthor, make your intent public.

[zacen299]

Updated turn. also, Azthor, make your intent public.

What intent if it's that he's attacking the people near him that's public and there isn't much else he has to tell anyone.

[Taricus]

Also Evilcherry, the unit does need stats. Might want to put that in your turn as well unless you PMed that to USEC.

[evilcherry]

Updated.

[Taricus]

May we have an update please USEC?

[USEC_OFFICER]

May we have an update please USEC?

Of course! I'm just overhauling my combat program as I'm typing this, since it was a piece of crap. It's working much better already (though I'm kinda rushing through the last bits here) and should be easy to overhaul for when GR@W 2 rolls about. Just give me a couple hours and the update should be out.

[USEC_OFFICER]

Turn 4

Spoiler: Sol Broadcast Network (click to show/hide)

Bastion Falls
The fighting in Bastion is finally over, as Terran troops have finally occupied the besieged capital... Despite the smaller number of Terran units, the forces of the Earth Defence League withered under intense fight from the new Assault-Corvette deployed in the theatre. Despite expert flying by Sid Hellicus and the rest of the league pilots, most of the EDL air-force were wiped out, with large numbers of SP-Arrows destroyed before they could even leave the ground. The remaining EDL forces, led by Sid, have retreated to South Africa, having been reduced to 2 Millepattes and a SP-Arrow... Terran casualties are reported to be minor... (120 vs. 4)

Terran Empire Moves into Artemis
Despite protests from the Nation of Earth's Rebels, the ships from the Terran Empire have occupied the space colony of Artemis in full force this Wednesday at 18:00... Many had already fled the colony due to the economic sanctions levied against the Rebels and the recent fighting in Bastion... Martial law was declared and a curfew was imposed...

Spoiler: Infrastructure (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Provinces (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Province Names (click to show/hide)

Asteroid Belt
A1: Achilles
A2: Hector
A3: Nestor
A4: Agamemnon
A5: Odysseus
A6: Ajax
A7: Patroclus
A8: Priamus
A9: Aeneas
A10: Amun
A11: Horus

Earth
E1: Arctic
E2: Europe
E3: North Africa
E4: South Africa
E5: Russia
E6: Middle East
E7: China
E8: India
E9: South-East Asia
E10: Australasia
E11: Bastion
E12: Alaska
E13: Japan
E14: Pacific Ocean
E15: North America
E16: Central America
E17: South America
E18: Columna

Jupiter's Moons
J1: Europa
J2: Io
J3: Ganymede
J4: Callisto

Lune
L1: Mare Imbrium
L2: Oceanus Procellarum
L3: Tycho

Mars
Ma1: Garden of Physics
Ma2: Tharsis
Ma3: University of Light
Ma4: Creation of Peace
Ma5: Home of the Learned
Ma6: Noachis
Ma7: South Pole
Ma8: Elysium
Ma9: Eridania
Ma10: Phobos
Ma11: Deimos

Mercury
Me1: Shakespeare
Me2: Victoria
Me3: Michaelangelo

Space Colonies
P1: New Carolina
P2: New Texas
P3: New Georgia
P4: Elpis
P5: Martius
P6: Argus Industrial Colony
P7: Novaya Moskva
P8: Novaya Volgograde
P9: Novyye Smolenske
P10: Sweetwater
P11: Clearwater

Venus
V1: Frostboots
V2: Nova Hampshire
V3: Atalanta Planitia
V4: Guinevere Planitia
V5: Aphrodite Terra
V6: Lakshmi Planum

Misc.
A: Incipiens a Paradiso
B: Sumamus Exordio
C: Profunda Nomine
D: Niven
E: Chiron
F: Zakharov
G: Fingle's Colony
H: Avaylan
I: Pathfinder 
J: Katauvas
K: Neviim
L: Vega
M: Torus-1
N: Torus-2
O: Torus-3
P: Ares
Q: Ra
R: Thor
S: Artemis
T: Apollo
U: Edfu
V: Napata
W: Heliopolis
X: EC-1
Y: EC-2
Z: EC-3

Spoiler: Republic of Progress (click to show/hide)

Nation Name: The Republic of Progress
Colour: Brown
Player: Zacen299
Description: A nigh fanatical group dedicated to nothing more than the pursuit of science and peace for said science to foster in. Although if any other people dare to interrupt their progress and peace they will not stop their attacks until their enemies have been reduced to ash. Their flag is a green overflowing beaker with two blue battleships crossing behind it on a white and black striped background. Their starting province is named The Home of the Learned.
Reports:
Production of the new ships has gone smoothly, and they are ready for deployment.
Admin Points: 3
Research: 15
Production: 40
Provinces:
Ma1 - Garden of Physics (Alien Ruins): None
Ma2 - The Frontier of Learning: None
Ma3 - University of Light (Industrial Centre): 11 SP-Arrows, 5 Millepattes, 17 Type 14 Wolfguards,  Type 14 Wolfguard Prototype (Aiden Lightbreaker), Type 14 Wolfguard (Alia Photons)
Ma4 - Creation of Peace: None
Ma5 - Home of the Learned (Capital): None
Industrial Projects:
9 Type 14 Wolfguards
Unit Pool:
None
Aces:


Ace Name: Aiden Lightbreaker
Attack: 3
Defence: 2
Accuracy: 2
Evasion: 2
Ability: Unkillable
Description: A quite man more the type to hide in a corner to read than socialize. But given a weapon and a cause he would gladly wade through anything his enemies throw at him to keep his country and those he cares about safe. He is extremely stubborn and hard to kill as a result.


Ace Name: Alia Photons
Attack: 5
Defence: 0
Accuracy: 4
Evasion: 0
Ability: Sniper
Description: An extremely devoted and intelligent girl believing completely in the cause of her country. She hopes to bring peace to the land by any means necessary if it comes to that.

Warfare: (1) Conventional [0/20]
Propulsion: (1) Jet Engines [0/10]
Sensors: (1) Standard Sensors [0/10]
Industry: (2) Heavy Industry [5/20]
Training: (2) War Games [0/20]
Administration: (3) Expanded Bureaucracy [0/40]

Spoiler: Nation of Earth's Rebels In Earth-Luna Space (click to show/hide)

Name: Nation of Earth's Rebels in Earth-Luna Space
Colour: Orange
Player: GreatWyrmGold
Description: A new group, definitely some form of Lunar Independence Movement with some hot-headed elements considering taking over more of the Solar System. Its current goals: Take Luna, build a fleet.
Reports:
Production of the new ships has gone smoothly, and they are ready for deployment.
We have lost Artemis to the Terran Empire! We must be careful, for their ships were spotted in lunar space.
Admin Points: 1
Research: 10
Production: 14
Provinces:
L1 - Mare Imbrium: None
L2 - Oceanus Procellarum (Capital): 7 SP-Arrows, 5 Millepattes, SP-Arrow (Carl Anderson)
Fleets:
1: 2 Millepattes
Industrial Projects:
None
Unit Pool:
2 SP-Arrow, 18 Millepattes
Aces:


Ace: Carl Anderson
Attack: 1
Defense: 1
Accuracy: 0
Evasion: 2
Ability: Tactician
Description: Andrew Carlson was a lunar engineer, before he and his family were arrested by System Government (SysGov). He was broken out by a Lunar Independence group, which later merged with others to form NERIELS. Unfortunately, his wife and daughter were moved to Earth; he now wishes to save them. With SysGov collapsing under new, armed factions, it will be a difficult task...
Warfare: (1) Conventional [0/20]
Propulsion: (2) Chemical Rockets [0/20]
Sensors: (2) Spectrum Sweepers [0/20]
Industry: (2) Heavy Industry [10/20]
Training: (1) Standard [0/10]
Administration: (1) Conventional [0/10]

Spoiler: EDL (click to show/hide)

Nation Name: EDL - Earth Defense League
Colour: Green
Player: sjm9876
Description: The EDL were originally a group of military leaders and merchants who predicted the fall of the central government, and decided that against all odds, the earth must stand. They established a central base in Antarctica and named it 'Bastion,' led by the determined Var Hellius - a man not afriad to see combat himself. Their flag is a shield crest in gunmetal grey, inlaid with an image of Earth as it was before total industrialization, in the 2oth century.
Reports:
Curse the Terran Empire! We have lost our Capital to them!
The SP-Arrows we deployed in Bastion were overrun by the enemy before they could even get off of the ground. They were all destroyed to a man.
We have started to improve the industry in our provinces, and have reached the next level of industrial tech.
Admin Points: 2
Research: 0
Production: 10
Provinces:
E4 - South Africa (Factory Complex): 2 SP-Arrows
E10 - Australasia: 2 SP-Arrows
Industrial Projects:
None
Unit Pool:
1 SP-Arrow, Sid Hellius (Wounded)
Aces:


Ace Name: Sid Hellius
Attack: 0
Defence: 4
Accuracy: 0
Evasion: 0
Ability: Heroic Stand
Description: Var is the son of a veteran of a hundred wars, who fought in the wars surrounding the breakdown of the government before retiring to found the EDL. He is determined to live up to his father's reputation.
Warfare: (2) Miniaturization [0/40]
Propulsion: (1) Jet Engines [0/10]
Sensors: (1) Standard Sensors [0/10]
Industry: (2) Heavy Industry [0/20]
Training: (1) Standard [0/10]
Administration: (2) Digitalization [0/20]

Spoiler: Katauvan Dominate (click to show/hide)

Nation Name: Katauvan Dominate
Colour: Navy
Player: Taricus
Description: The Katauvan dominate established itself soon after the fall of the previous government, taking the colony in a surprising wave of victories over most opposing groups. The Katauvan government is a dictatorship, emphasising military and industrial progress in a highly efficiency-centric culture
Reports:
Production of the new ships has gone smoothly, and they are ready for deployment.
The H-Ia prototype is complete, and we have already produced 5 production models to complement it.
We have received Training 2 from the Kingdom of Blackwolf.
We have received Propulsion 2 from the Rebels.
Admin Points: 3
Research: 13
Production: 62
Provinces:
P4 - Elpis (Neutral): 2 SP-Arrows
P5 - Martius (Neutral): 2 SP-Arrows
P6 - Argus Industrial Colony (Industrial Centre): None
G - Talosis Station: None
H - Avaylan (Industrial Centre): None
I - Pathfinder: 20 SP-Arrows, 10 Millepattes
J - Katauvas (Capital): 4 SP-Arrows, 1st Katauvan Armoured Squadron "Giant Slayers"
K - Neviim (Institute): None
Fleets:
1: 2 Millepattes
Industrial Projects:
None
Unit Pool:
5 H-Ias, H-Ia Prototype
Aces:
1 Unused Ace Slot

Ace Name: 1st Katauvan Armoured Squadron "Giant Slayers"
Attack: 2
Defence: 2
Accuracy: 0
Evasion: 0
Ability: Blitz
Description: The 1st armoured squadron is an elite unit of the Dominate, Consisting of approximately sixteen vehicles and their crews. These troops are veterans of the unification effort by the Katauvan military, blooded and ready for the field of war. The Giant slayers specialise in overwhelming and enemy through sheer amount of firepower at critical locations (Such as leg actuators, cockpits and the like), and tearing them apart for their folly of underestimating the humble tank.
5 Unspent Skill Points
Warfare: (2) Miniaturization [0/20]
Propulsion: (2) Chemical Rockets [0/10]
Sensors: (1) Standard Sensors [6/10]
Industry: (2) Heavy Industry [0/10]
Training: (2) War Games [0/10]
Administration: (3) Expanded Bureaucracy [0/20]

Spoiler: Independent Venusian State (click to show/hide)

Nation Name: Independent Venusian State
Colour: Blue.
Player: evilcherry
Description: While most communities can stand negligence for a few months to a few years. Venusians don't. The Air is toxic and corrosive, and if the government officials don't provide the necessary services to the colony, people will just revolt - better say gain access to the life-maintaining facilities.
Reports:
Production of the new ships has gone smoothly, and they are ready for deployment.
A Laboratory has been built in Frostboots!
Admin Points: 2
Research: 11
Production: 23
Provinces:
V1 - Frostboots (Laboratory): None
V2 - Nova Hampshire (Capital): 8 SP-Arrows, 2 Millepattes, Sir General Tottington
V3 - Atalanta Planitia (Industrial Centre): None
Fleets:
1: 4 SP-Arrows, 2 Millepattes
Industrial Projects:
None
Unit Pool:
1 SP-Arrows, VVM-01 "Garland", VVM-01 "Garland" Prototype
Aces:
1 Unused Ace Slot


_{Truly one of the finest figures of our eclectic civilisation.}
Ace Name: Sir General Tottington of the 31st Poseur Fleet
Attack: 0
Defence: 0
Accuracy: 4
Evasion: 0
Ability: Captain
5 Unspent Skill Points

Description: General Tottington. Respected by all. Hailed by many to be one of the greatest Gentlemen in history. He is exceptionally jovial, calm, polite and competent, but above all, he is completely and utterly insane. One cannot, however, underestimate his sense of honour. Tottington will never stoop to such low levels as Firing upon a helpless or retreating Foe, nor will he ever engage in such underhanded tactics as deceit and trickery, never mind betrayal. He commands the HMS Gloria, the refurbished original settler ship and prize of the Group, with exquisite poise and accuracy, treating battle as a one would a formal dance. He values his ship greatly for its history, and will go to extreme measures to save those in need. He greatly enjoys camomile tea and potentially dangerous tinkering, which he takes to with refined, joyful interest. His favourite possessions are his stovepipe hat and matching goggles, and his limited edition copy of the Gentleman's Code.
Warfare: (1) Conventional [0/20]
Propulsion: (1) Jet Engines [0/10]
Sensors: (1) Standard Sensors [0/10]
Industry: (1) Conventional [0/10]
Training: (2) War Games [0/20]
Administration: (2) Digitalization [11/20]

Spoiler: The Grand Confederation (click to show/hide)

Nation Name: The Grand Confederation
Colour Purple
Player cheesemcmuffin88
Description The Grand Confederation do not see themselves as a government unto themselves but as a representation of a lifestyle from old earth the life style of the pioneer, games men (hunters), and ranchers (cowboys). Though in the 20th century many of these people became known as rednecks. The Grand Confederations Goal I to continue this frontier lifestyle and crush the industrialists and Pro Government Liberals Communists and Marxists who threaten their lifestyle.
Reports:
Production of the new ships has gone smoothly, and they are ready for deployment.
Admin Points: 2
Research: 10
Production: 23
Provinces:
P1 - New Carolina (Capital): 8 SP-Arrows, 2 Millepattes, Stonewall Jackson IV
P2 - New Texas (Industrial Centre): None
P3 - New Georgia: None
Industrial Projects:
None
Unit Pool:
5 SP-Arrows, 11 Millepattes
Aces:

Ace Name :Stonewall Jackson IV
Attack :1
Defense : 2
Evasion : 1
Ability : Heroic Stand
Description :Stonewall Jackson IV shares his namesake with that of his ancestor Stonewall Jackson a General during the war of Northern Aggression a general famed for his tenacity and stead fast defensive tactics. Stonewall Jackson the Fourth wishes to make true to his ancestors legacy and master the art of defense. 

Warfare: (1) Conventional [7/20]
Propulsion: (1) Jet Engines [1/10]
Sensors: (1) Standard Sensors [0/10]
Industry: (1) Conventional [2/10]
Training: (1) Standard [0/10]
Administration: (2) Digitalization [0/20]

Spoiler: Kingdom of Blackwolf (click to show/hide)

Nation Name: Kingdom of Blackwolf
Colour: Yellow
Player: adwarf
Description: A recently established monarchy formed after a large rebellion movement led by Walter Blackwolf, it of course eventually failed and Blackwolf was forced to leave Earth with his loyal followers in tow. They found their new home on the rock that is Europa, which was quickly renamed Nova Roma as Blackwolf took his place at the head of his people, ever since they have flourished slowly preparing for this day when they could take to their war once again, as Blackwolf watches the rest of the system impatiently awaiting his rise to complete dominance. The flag of the Kingdom of Blackwolf is a simple white flag with a black howling wolf's head on it.
Reports:
Production of the new ships has gone smoothly, and they are ready for deployment.
Production has started on the Knight H.A.S. prototype. It should be ready within the next month.
Admin Points: 3
Research: 18
Production: 25
Provinces:
A5 - Odysseus (Industrial Centre): 2 SP-Arrows, 1 Millepatte
A8 - Primaus (Institute): 2 SP-Arrows, 1 Millepatte
J1 - Europa (Capital): 4 SP-Arrows, Maraxthis Blackwolf
J2 - Io: None
J3 - Ganymede (Alien Ruins): None
Fleets:
Industrial Projects:
Knight H.A.S. [25/40]
Unit Pool:
16 SP-Arrows, 7 Millepatte
Aces:
1 Unused Ace Position


Ace Name: Maraxthis Blackwolf
Attack: 5
Defence: 2
Accuracy: 1
Evasion: 1
Ability: Heroic Stand

Description: The younger brother of Walter Blackwolf, Maraxthis is steadfastly loyal to his brother's cause and is the foremost of Walter's Knights of the Round, he is perhaps the greatest warrior of all of the Kingdom's armies and as thus is also its Knight Commander General (the leader of the military just below Walter himself). He goes to battle wielding a great-axe and a handcannon fed by a belt from a small pouch on his right hip, both weapons that normal men would require two hands two wield he does so with two. As Knight Commander General he is also granted the revered 'Raiment of the White Wolf', a masterfully crafted power armor of sorts that is both a symbol of office and a well-honed tool of war.
Warfare: (2) Miniaturization [0/40]
Propulsion: (1) Jet Engines [1/10]
Sensors: (1) Standard Sensors [0/10]
Industry: (1) Conventional [0/10]
Training: (2) War Games [0/20]
Administration: (3) Expanded Bureaucracy[0/40]

Spoiler: Terran Empire (click to show/hide)

Nation Name: Terran Empire (vestigial)
Colour: Red.
Player: Azthor
Description: "The Imperial Administration, or at least what is left of it once everything came crashing down in a blur of red tape. The remnants of the old fleet`s hierarchy, the bureaucracy and a ragtag crew of specialists, now isolated in a cosy proverbial corner of the planet. At least the damn AI keeps the place running in order, but we can`t really rely on a machine to bring humanity back together, Emperor knows that thing is a control freak. Either someone mans up and takes the Mantle, or we are in for one long ride into hell"
Capital province: "Imperial Citadel-003, provisory capital of the Glorious Terran Empire. We are still an Empire... right? Damn (...)"
Leader: "Me? I am just a lucky janitor. That`d be the Emperor you are looking for, but... Well, it seems we lost him and most of the fleet somewhere along the way. Hope they are still alive somewhere. Right now, the one in charge is that  massive unfeeling block of silicon over there, as the head honcho, the Imperial family and the entirety of the old council are in all likelihood dead, lost to Jupiter`s gravity well or something"
Reports:
Production of the new ships has gone smoothly, and they are ready for deployment.
Protocol #63: Terran Unification has been enacted. Bastion has already fallen and the rest of the EDL should follow soon.
Admin Points: 3
Research: 20
Production: 78
Provinces:
E2 - Europe (Industrial Centre): None
E5 - Russia (Factory Complex): None
E7 - China (Capital): 1 SP-Arrow
E8 - India (Neutral): 4 SP-Arrows
E9 - South-East Asia (Neutral): 4 SP-Arrows
E11 - Bastion (Capital): Assault-Corvette S2089 Prototype (AASI-Beta)
S - Artemis: 2 SP-Arrows, 1 Millepatte
V - Napata (Industrial Centre): None
Fleets:
1: Millepatte (AASI-Alpha)
2: 2 SP-Arrows, 1 Millepatte
Industrial Projects:
None
Unit Pool:
24 Assault-Corvette S2089s
Aces:

Ace Name: AASI-Alpha [Autonomous-Automated-Soldier-Interface - Prototype].
Attack: 9
Defence: 0
Accuracy: 0
Evasion: 0
Ability: Hot-Blooded

Description: "No, the AI could not be bothered explaining what this thing did, it is supposed to be some kind of super-drone. The folks down by the engineering bay say it it is supposed to augment the heavier vehicles, not sure what they meant, but it sure looks like it could fit a load of weapons. Now, if only we could get our hands on more of said weapons in the first place. This whole mess seems to have set all of us back a century or so; most of the databases were lost, as if it weren't bad enough".

Ace Name: AASI-Beta [Autonomous-Automated-Soldier-Interface - Prototype].
Attack: 9
Defence: 0
Accuracy: 0
Evasion: 0
Ability: Hot-Blooded

Description: "A second generation improvement on the original AASI-Alpha prototype. With no major changes in the primary hardware system, we were also able to port the improved software over to the AASI-Alpha, as well as most of the weapon modules. Tests demonstrate massive increase in effectiveness against armored targets, greatly increased cooling and the ability to simultaneously handle a greater number of hostiles. Glory to Terra"
Warfare: (1) Conventional [0/20]
Propulsion: (1) Jet Engines [0/10]
Sensors: (1) Standard Sensors [0/10]
Industry: (2) Heavy Industry [0/20]
Training: (2) War Games [0/20]
Administration: (3) Expanded Bureaucracy [0/40]

Evilcherry, deploying Units mean moving them from your Unit Pool to a province you control. Moving already deployed Units (like the ones in your capital) costs no Admin Points. Also your current level of Warfare Technology is only 1, so your VVM-01 Garland has 2 more points than it should. Can you please fix that before the start of the next turn? (Also I should really review orders a lot more frequently to catch silly stuff like this).

Also working on the program has helped me figure out how horrible the combat in this game is. GR@W 2 should be marginally better in the fighting department. Marginally.

As per usual, let me know if I messed stuff up big-time. I'm pretty sure that I did.

[zacen299]

Ap Usage
Gain Control of Ma6
Create Factory in Ma4 and in Ma2


Research Usage
All Fifteen research into Industry

Production
Create as many Type 14 Wolfguards as I can (again)

Movement
None

Also Usec you forgot to remove the unused ace slot comment in my info. Is it just me or should labs be boosted in GR@W 2? Even like a 1 increase would help make them far more useful. They need a full AP to make and they only add 1 research I could be wrong but that's my opinion.

[Taricus]

Spoiler: Dominate Orders (click to show/hide)

Administration:
Send one level of Administrative tech to NERIELS
Send H-Ia prototype, and all other H-Ia's to the EDL, as per trade agreement
Design Python Interceptor (As Python Interceptor Squadron)

Research:
Direct Ten points into Industry
Direct Three points into Sensors

Production:
Five Python Interceptor Squadrons

Movement:
2nd Fleet is to deploy from Pathfinder to make it's way to mercury.

Spoiler: "Python" Interceptor (click to show/hide)

Unit Type: Mech
Attack: 4
Defence: 0
Accuracy: 0
Evasion: 5

Designed as a hard counter to the assault frigates of the Terran empire, the Python interceptor seemingly looks terrible on paper: An over-reliance on firepower at the expense of any defenses. What the Katauvan engineers did that makes it so effective is it's agility; A Python squadron is able of pulling manoeuvres so effective at dodging enemy fire that even if driven off, the unit would not have suffered casualties or even significant structural damage. The only weakness in the design is it's reliance on carriers, and said carriers vulnerability to the enemy.

Spoiler: Ace Update (click to show/hide)

Ace Name: 1st Katauvan Armoured Squadron "Giant Slayers"
Attack: 4 (2)
Defence: 4 (2)
Accuracy: 1
Evasion: 0
Ability: Blitz
Description: The 1st armoured squadron is an elite unit of the Dominate, Consisting of approximately sixteen vehicles and their crews. These troops are veterans of the unification effort by the Katauvan military, blooded and ready for the field of war. The Giant slayers specialise in overwhelming and enemy through sheer amount of firepower at critical locations (Such as leg actuators, cockpits and the like), and tearing them apart for their folly of underestimating the humble tank.
0 Unspent Skill Points, old skill values in brackets.

Spoiler: New Ace (click to show/hide)

Ace Name: 29th Fighter Squadron
Attack: 5
Defence: 0
Accuracy: 2
Evasion: 2
Ability: Tactician
Description: The 29th Squadron, recently formed from the elite of the Dominate's pilots whom displayed an uncanny level of brilliance in the recently implemented Blackwolf wargames. Being further trained to hone their skills, the 29th squadron happens to now be an accomplished tactical wing, able to keep the enemy from being able to do lasting damage from any allied unit by their planning and actions, and furthermore they are equally adept at this planning from the frontlines in the cockpits of their craft.

[evilcherry]

Shit. Should have moved the boat further then (or could you let me retcon that?).

Remove the Defense and Accuracy part from the Garland.

Move Group 1 to Mercury Orbit, or Me2 if possible and needed to colonize Me2.

Colonize Me2 (if possible) V6 (if not)
Colonize V5

All extra production to Garlands.

Research next level of Admin, then pour all else to industry.