Turn 50Apologies for some slightly messed up screenshots in this update. Only noticed once I had uploaded them and didnt have the motivation to go take them again...EuchreJack (callsign "Stantz") has been slain by the Harvesters. I was hoping for at least some technologies to be returned before such an unpleasnat end for him. At least they didnt harvest him.
The Bulrathii have brought another world under our control - Fahd II will now be known as
Endymion.
Whilst capable of supporting a vast population despite a crushing atmospheric pressure, there is little in the way of minerals or farmable land here. The Bulrathii just love to hunt the wide variety of gas giant fauna though - harpooning the "floaters" is a joy to them. Our scientists prefer to study them for their unique physiology while alive.
The Gogannm have set up an outpost in the Sukra system. They have not responded to any attempts to contact them, and we will take this world from them by force of arms if the Gogannm can set up a sustainable colony here - a race capable of living on such volcainc worlds should prove useful to us.
Our engineers have finished the designs for the second generation of warships based on the cutter platform. Schematics and notes are included below. The military has requested the ships to be given a callsign - this is how they will be known in all future log enteries.
Javelin Laser CutterFaster than its predecessor due to a new FTL engine and an updated in system thruster. Deadlier than its predecessor thanks to larger, more powerful and longer range lasers. Better defended than earlier ships due to its uprated armour and new shield system. I am pleased with this design - it represents a very capable mid to long range attack craft.
Mace Mass Driver CutterWatching a demonstration of the main armament to be fitted to this class was very impressive. Twin rapid fire mass drivers - these should shred through all but the heaviest armours. As fast and well defended as the Javelin. A capable close range ship which should also have impressive point defense capability.
Longbow Missile CutterRemoving the Mass drivers from a Mace and adding missile racks has allowed for a terrifyingly powerful ship - unfortunatley such firepower does not come cheap. These assets will need to be carefully looked after.
Lance Carrier CutterThe standard second generation cutter hull carrying 6 light fighters. For these to be as effective in combat as possible they will need to be fielded in large numbers to allow for the largest swarm of fighters possible.
Buckler Point Defense CutterFitted with rapid fire short range laser cannons - capable of picking off a number of targets with apparent ease. A very capable escort craft. Should prove useful when twinned with the Mace.
Pinnace Recon CutterThe eyes and ears of our future fleets. One should be present in all combat formations. Asmall number of point defense weapons were added in what space was left after its hull space was crammed with sesor and electronic warfare gear.
Huey Troop Transport CutterJust like the in atmosphere troop transporter from ages past, the Huey was named by the troops that rode in it on its test flight. It has minimal weaponary as its hull space is devoted to troop transport space.
Ballista System Defense CutterA longbow missile ship turned up to 11. No FTL engines means more missiles.
Keep Orbital Missile BaseEnough missiles to dent even the largest of fleets - a useful last line of defense.
Author
Topic: LP Modded Master of Orion 3 - Just so you know, this means war... (Read 15543 times)