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[Madman198237]

Sounds worthy of a design, actually, but sure!

[NUKE9.13]

So, anyone else feel like voting? So far Brokkr's Forge is in the lead with 2 whole votes.

[NAV]

Can someone please add me to Munnin in the votebox? Lets unlock the true power of our adaptive AI!

[Roboson]

QS-MPP-01 'Brokkr's Forge': (2) Madman, Spin
QS-BGS2-01 'Muninn': (2) Roboson, Nav
 QS-RTS-01 Dove(C) (1) Strongpoint

[Jilladilla]

I was torn between the two, really. But in the end, my decision is to go with Muninn.
I think the Votebox is up to date? Yell at me if it's wrong.

QS-MPP-01 'Brokkr's Forge': (2) Madman, Spin
QS-BGS2-01 'Muninn': (3) Roboson, NAV, Jilladilla
QS-RTS-01 Dove(C) (1) Strongpoint

[Madman198237]

Where do you guys plan to get the single SPP necessary to equip a transport with Doves?

I don't see much chance of Muninn getting us any sort of production points. I do, however, want to invest a design in it as soon as possible, which will probably be the turn after next.

[Jilladilla]

CONTRARY AS ALL HELL I AM. LACK OF SLEEP VERY ANNOYED VOTE CHANGE GO!!

QS-MPP-01 'Brokkr's Forge': (3) Madman, Spin, Jilladilla
QS-BGS2-01 'Muninn': (2) Roboson, NAV
QS-RTS-01 Dove(C) (1) Strongpoint

[Thanatos Russ]

Ai it is for me

[Roboson]

Don't listen to Madman, he's evil. Stay strong Thanatoss Russ!

[Madman198237]

QS-MPP-01 'Brokkr's Forge': (3) Madman, Spin, Jilladilla
QS-BGS2-01 'Muninn': (3) Roboson, NAV, Thanatos Russ
QS-RTS-01 Dove(C) (1) Strongpoint

Presently, the only "AI" we've seen is a hint that it might've been self-preservation. However, we did NOT actually see that in the canon version of the design, so we gained no experience towards making an AI.

The problem with Muninn is that it is trying to make a flight computer (The computer we have now fires the guns, that's IT) AND an AI capable of flying the ship while firing the guns, all with a REVISION.


EDIT:
And we need to decide on a culture, some national colors, and possibly other national symbols, because Roboson happens to be a pretty good artist (If you're in the Discord you know what I'm talking about, probably) and can draw all those visual things, probably.

[NUKE9.13]

So, FYI, if the tie isn't broken in the next 8 hours, I'm gonna flip a coin.

[Talion]

QS-MPP-01 'Brokkr's Forge': (4) Madman, Spin, Jilladilla, Talion
QS-BGS2-01 'Muninn': (3) Roboson, NAV, Thanatos Russ
QS-RTS-01 Dove(C) (1) Strongpoint

Brokkr's Forge is a nice name.

[NUKE9.13]

QS-MPP-01 'Brokkr's Forge'
The latest development of our fusion plants comes from a general tweaking of power and improvements to containment systems, to allow us to reach ignition and multiply our power outputs in all reactors we have. If necessary, extra work is invested in the ground-side reactors, to enable them to provide at least one extra SPP.

QS-MPP-01 'Brokkr's Forge' (Trivial): (1+1)+2=4: Below Average
This really shouldn't have been that hard. We weren't trying to revolutionise anything here, just make things slightly more effective. And, well, we succeeded- barely.
Optimised superconductor construction, even more carefully aligned magnets, and a modified heating arrangement (based on the plentiful data we have gathered from our various Stardust reactors) results in a reactor which, rather than almost reaching ignition, barely reaches ignition. Still, ignition is ignition- our reactors now produce a measurable, if not particularly large, amount more energy.
The reduction in price of electricity has enabled more intensive industry to develop on Quillus, increasing our SPP by 1.


It is now the Tactics Phase of SY101.

Spoiler: Tech List (click to show/hide)

Ships
ITC (Interplanetary Transport Craft): The ships that carried colonists to your homeworld, now repurposed as military transports. They use rocket shuttles to ferry things to and from the surface. These shuttles have a limited capacity, meaning that with the exception of troops, the ITC cannot carry any equipment of a size greater than 1TC. It has 4TC. It uses chemical engines for propulsion. It has no armour or armaments. It is Very Slow, and quite large.
Cost: 2SPP
  QS-RAS-00 'Dove': A heavier shuttle for the ITC, powered by a Loki-class Stardust reactor and fitted with Apollo thrusters. It has light armour and two 30mm Hayks. Can carry 3TC. Adds 1SPP to the cost of an ITC.

QS-CA-99 'Odin': A heavily armoured medium-sized spaceship. Her hull is all slope, the front being a point, from which slopes lead up to the widest point, then slopes lead down at the same angle, before being cut off, leaving a large flat area in the back, where the main thrusters are. Aforementioned main thrusters are three Apollos. She has five smaller thrusters mounted pointing in other directions, providing excellent manoeuvrability. Her powerplant is a Stardust reactor. She is armed with four Mjolnir turrets providing excellent coverage, and a single spinal-mount extra-long Mjolnir. Her weapons are aimed by the Huginn System, which automatically collects data from her improved radar. Her armour consists of a layer of Heavy titanium with faraday insulation, with a layer of Light ceramics mounted a full three meters away from the main hull. Despite her bulk, she moves at a Moderate pace.
Cost: 3SPP

QS-SF-00 'Loki': A small-ish fighter, capable of independent operation for a few days before needing to resupply. A substantially downsized Stardust reactor provides power to the Apollo thrusters, as well as the singular Mjolnir coilgun. Has light armour, and a radio capable of same-orbit communication. Requires a transport to act as 'mothership'- two Lokis take up 1TC
Cost: 1SPP for two.

Equipment
Printed Pistol: Issued to security guards before the war, the only real weapon both colonies started with. They are 3D-printed out of plastic, a process which is not entirely reliable, meaning the gun has a tendency to break after prolonged use... or any use, really.
Cost: Cheap

X100 Space Suit: A civilian space suit, totally unarmoured and cumbersome to walk in. At least it works well enough, and has a self-sealing lining meaning a single shot isn't an immediate death sentence... most of the time. Necessary for deployment to worlds without breathable atmospheres.
Cost: Cheap

Interplanetary Radio: Essentially just a very big radio set, capable of reliable communication between planets. Too big to fit on an ITC. Currently only useful for taunting Ertex.
Cost: 2GPP
Weight: 2TC

QS-IRW-99 'Hayk': The Hayk is a micromissile-firing rifle. It is magazine fed, has a reasonable rate of fire, and is accurate at a surprising distance- theoretically out to Long range, although few are capable of such superhuman feats. There is an ammo variant which explodes on contact, though it is less accurate and in shorter supply.
Cost: Cheap


Infrastructure

Colony Defence Grid: The reason you can't instantly invade the enemy homeworld. A series of surface-to-orbit missile launchers, the only real concession to self defence the planners of the colony made. How they work is a mystery, and no one wants to risk taking them apart to find out.

QS-CPP-96 'Stardust': A fusion reactor, copies of which can be found across Quillus, powering industry. Utilises powerful niobium-tin superconductors, cooled by liquid helium, to contain plasma in a Tokamak-style. The "Brokkr's Forge" improvements have made it slightly more effective, to the point where it reaches ignition. Grants 2GPP and 2SPP. A smaller version designed for use in spaceships also exists.


Loose Parts
QS-MAC-97 'Mjolnir': A coilgun (and definitely not a railgun) capable of firing 150mm slugs at considerable speeds. Requires a substantial power supply. Ground installations cost 1GPP for four. Ship mountings cost 1SPP for  eight.

QS-MHD-98 'Apollo': A magneto-plasma-dynamic thruster of exceptional efficiency. Uses hydrogen plasma by default; heavier elements can be injected into the mix for a boost in thrust.


Misc Tech

QS-PMP-96 'Auto-Forge': A 3D-printer that prints using metal. Not astonishingly accurate, but QC weeds out any pieces that aren't of acceptable standards.

Spoiler: Observed enemy tech (click to show/hide)

Ships
ITC (Interplanetary Transport Craft): No differences noticed.

ESC-FS 1 'Cuttlefish' laser corvette: A medium-sized spaceship. The Cuttlefish's hull vaguely resembles its namesake. The 'beak' is a "Hermes" variable-water-injected fusion thruster, which draws plasma from the Helios-S reactor. It has very light armour, and has three AX4-Spear laser turrets, which are automatically (albeit poorly) aimed. Its speed is Moderate, though it can inject extra water into the thruster for a temporary speed boost.
Cost: 2SPP


Equipment
Printed Pistol: No differences noticed.

X100 Space Suit: No differences noticed.

EAF-X1 "Ranger" Laser Rifle: A big, bulky firearm, weighing in at 15kg- just barely wieldable whilst standing. Works best against stationary targets. Can fire 30 shots in pulse mode before reloading, or 15 seconds in beam mode. Beam mode has pretty good armour penetration against conventional armour. Comes with basic scope and bipod. With the scope it is accurate at Long range.
Cost: Cheap
  EAF-PX3 Raider: A variant of the Ranger, using the new Picasso Pattern. Weighs a 'mere' 7.5kg. Fires shorter pulses, and deals more damage against moving targets. Does not have a beam mode.

Interplanetary Radio: No differences noticed.


Infrastructure
Colony Defence Grid: No differences noticed.

"Helios" Fusion Reactor: A large, Tokamak style reactor. Performs He3-He3 fusion, though it does not take full advantage of this. Provides 2SPP and 2GPP.
  Helios-S: A variety specifically designed for use in spaceships. A 'twisted' plasma flow allows for plasma to be siphoned off without disrupting the reaction.


Misc Tech
NQ Cells: About 15 times better than chemical batteries. Palm-sized, weigh about a kilo each. Despite their apparent complexity, manufacture and usage is simple.

Libum-265K: A near-room temperature superconductor. Manufacture is complicated.

Spoiler: Production (click to show/hide)

Ship Production Points: 16+2
  6 points: 3xITC
  9 points: 1xOdin, 2xOdin (Damaged)
  2 points: 2xLoki, 1xLoki (Damaged), 1xLoki (Destroyed)
  1 point: Unassigned

Ground Production Points: 16+2
  18 points: Unassigned
 
Units: 5
  2 Units on planet A (No extra equipment)
  2 Units on planet C (No extra equipment)
  1 Unit on planet D (No extra equipment)

Spoiler: The Map (click to show/hide)

Don't even worry about this looking nothing like a solar system. Its, uh, optimal transfers or something. Look, it's dumb, but what do you want from me?

Key:
A: A volcanic world. Constant eruptions and earthquakes result in a thoroughly unpleasant environment. 4SPP, 2GPP
  E:0/6, Q:1/6
B&F: Rocky worlds. (Almost) no atmosphere, no major tectonic activity, these planets are... boring. The most notable terrain features are the craters that litter the surface. 2SPP, 2GPP
C: An ocean world. Covered in 94% water, with a breathable atmosphere, and a few inhabitable islands. Prepare for lots of island-hopping. 2SPP, 4GPP
  Q:2/6
D: An earthlike world. Covered in 69% water, with a breathable atmosphere, most of the surface being inhabitable. Terrain varies wildly, from open plains to thick jungles- and of course vast seas. 5SPP, 5GPP
  E:2/6, Q:0/6
E: A frozen world. Almost entirely covered in ice, with an atmosphere too thin to breathe. Ice sheets make for treacherous terrain, with snow-covered mountains being not much better. 2SPP, 4GPP
  E:2/6
G: A desert world. With a few salty 'seas' covering a mere 12% of the surface, the majority of this planet is dry as a bone. Vast sandscapes dominate, punctured by low, rocky hills, and the ocassional oasis. The atmosphere is breathable. 2SPP, 4GPP.
Ertex&Quillus: Earthlike worlds. Capturing the enemy homeworld results in victory. Yield no Production Points. I mean, they do, but those are already accounted for in your basic industry.

[Madman198237]

Transport at C to move one unit from C to planet F.
Pull all other ships back to Quillus.
Repair them and refit all applicable vessels with enhanced fusion drives and the Huginn fire-control system.
Equip one of the returning transports with Dove shuttles.

Plan Refit: (1) Madman

[Jilladilla]

Madman, remember to have the Transport at C pick up one of the units there and drop them at F. We might as well start gaining ground there, and only one ITC needs a refit for a Dove.