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[Sirus]

are cheap enough to replace if you lose one.

Not sure what you're talking about here...so far as I remember, ships that lose all of their HP are repaired for free upon entering port

I lose one, I lost it. I think only story-class ships are able to come back after being nuked. Reason I farmed early-game with the Daisy as my front line.

brbtesting

ETA: I'm not seeing it. First I intentionally lost the LOTUS. It returned at the next port, free of charge. Then I switched the flagship to the DAISY and lost both the LOTUS and the PANSY. Both returned, free of charge. I don't ever recall this happening in my hard copy of the game either, which is a good thing considering how much damage can get thrown around in the later game. A full fleet with a good barrage can one-shot just about any of the player's ships, especially during boss battles. Making ship loss permanent would result in hours of grind that could be undone if a random encounter managed to get some good shots in.

[Itnetlolor]

are cheap enough to replace if you lose one.

Not sure what you're talking about here...so far as I remember, ships that lose all of their HP are repaired for free upon entering port

I lose one, I lost it. I think only story-class ships are able to come back after being nuked. Reason I farmed early-game with the Daisy as my front line.

brbtesting

ETA: I'm not seeing it. First I intentionally lost the LOTUS. It returned at the next port, free of charge. Then I switched the flagship to the DAISY and lost both the LOTUS and the PANSY. Both returned, free of charge. I don't ever recall this happening in my hard copy of the game either, which is a good thing considering how much damage can get thrown around in the later game. A full fleet with a good barrage can one-shot just about any of the player's ships, especially during boss battles. Making ship loss permanent would result in hours of grind that could be undone if a random encounter managed to get some good shots in.

Just tested it myself. And now I feel like an ass.

I think I know why I always mis-interpreted it as an ironmode. I usually lost my ships during an event battle and there were no bases available to restock the lost ship. I kept thinking it was full-on ironmode. Well, that's a load off my mind. But sill, losing a craft sucks in those kinds of events.

I think I also mis-interpreted it as such since I never really lose any ships, and I just kept hitting checkpoints that didn't replace, and didn't bother checking thinking I lost a ship for good. I only thought for the time being that only story ships had that privilege.

I've been playing like this for half the entire game. :facepalm:

[Sirus]

No need to feel like an ass. I'm mostly running off of memory myself. You'd be surprised at how often I have to re-write stuff because I had forgotten how one event or another played out

For instance, when I invaded Balik's base? I had a long explanation for melee combat written up and ready to go, because that's what I was expecting. Then I actually played that section and there was no combat to be found. Boy was my face red! XD

[Jarod Cain]

With as much as goes on in this game, there are bound to be parts where memory starts to run together.
-J-

[Sirus]

Do you guys want a mini-update with highlights of grind, or would you rather wait for a full-sized update, knowing that it would take longer?

Either way, we need names! Currently, everyone wants the battleship, and a few have expressed interest in replacing the LOTUS. Don't worry about theme names for the battleship, just think of something impressive.

[Jarod Cain]

I'm fine with waiting. As far as names go, if we want to go with the mythology theme that was supposed to go to cruisers, I vote for the name Tannhauser. Though I believe that mountains was mentioned also, so I'd vote to calling it Fuji.
-J-

[Sirus]

Why not something about Russia? Elgavan planets and ships have a pseudo-Russian theme, Novgorod and Zvenigorod are real Russian cities...anyone have some interesting history or mythology from that region?

[Jarod Cain]

True, we are in the middle of space Russia and Slavic mythology is pretty cool. Ok, change my vote to Rusalka.
-J-

[Sirus]

In Slavic mythology, a rusalka (plural: rusalki or rusalky) was a female ghost, water nymph, succubus, or mermaid-like demon that dwelled in a waterway.

Interesting choice. I like it.

Currently grinding, and holy crap. Just about everyone has leveled up so far, and still not enough money for a Borodino
It might be smarter to purchase a different ship and then make money while following the plot. I should have enough credits to get that battleship during the next update.

[Sirus]

Part 13: Mostly Filler, Sorry

Welcome back! Last time, Yuri and friends arrived in Central Elgava, delivered Zakhar safely to the hospital, and got a bunch of new ship blueprints. Let's continue...

Spoiler: No more grind for a while :p (click to show/hide)

Never let it be said that I don't go the extra mile for my readers. Building up enough cash for a battleship entailed flying between Zvenigorod and Chernesk for over three hours - back and forth, back and forth, back and forth...

Results were worth it though. Every single crew member leveled up at least twice, the LOTUS received another R&D upgrade (this time to Armor, so as to keep it a competitive ship for a while longer), and of course Yuri's fame increased as well.



Things weren't all sunshine and lollipops however. Elgava fights can be nasty to a two-destroyer fleet, and this one's the worst of the lot. The LOTUS falls to just two Normal attacks from these dudes, leaving just the PANSY with nowhere to run. Thankfully, it's kick-ass enough to get the job done, though it takes a beating (good thing for that armor upgrade, eh?). By far the worst thing about this encounter is that they're actually smart. They love to open the battle with a Normal attack, which can cripple the LOTUS before I can move.



Finally, the fruit of all that labor! Meet the RUSALKA, our first battleship and new flagship! This thing has a small, medium, and large laser, as well as a built-in (cannot be changed) small missile launcher. This will add a tremendous firepower boost to the fleet, though I don't have much money for upgrading at the moment.

Now, a word on our other two ships. The PANSY is still a very capable warship, and it shouldn't need replacing for a while. The LOTUS, on the other hand...I know she's been a faithful ship for a long time, but it might be time to put her in retirement. We're at the point where even the weakest random encounters can one-shot it with a Barrage. It simply can't compete for much longer.

The LOTUS will stay in the fleet for a while longer (if only because I'd rather not grind any more ), but we should have an idea for a replacement by the next update.

And now, so as not to end this section on a low note, have a couple gratuitous RUSALKA pictures:





Those Sokols didn't stand a chance

Spoiler: And now, back to the plot! (click to show/hide)

Alright, our mission is to go to Nerekhta in order to meet with Galkin. We can also check out that Medic Organization that's supposed to be there; maybe they know how to treat Zakhar! Galkin spots us the moment we enter the tavern.

: Good, you're here. The commander told me you'd be coming.

: Lieutenant Galkin!

: What, you're still dressing like that?

: What, this? Yes, let's just say it's a lot easier for me to get around this way.

Plus it's cheaper than making a second sprite X3

: But never mind that. There's somebody I'd like for you to take on as a crew member. Would you like to meet him?

: Another crew member, huh?

: He was born on the planet Gorodok, and he's an expert on the sectors around here. I think he'll be useful on this mission. Wouldn't you agree, Ian?



: I'm Ian Fenevich. It's nice to meet you.

: Good to meet you too. I'm Yuri, the captain.

: Captain? You?!

: What, do you have a problem with that?

: Uh, whatever. I'm just here to help out. Lieutenant Galkin already paid me up front, so I suppose I'm committed.

: Uh, great.

Ian joined your crew as a temporary crew member!

: Anyway, Lieutenant Galkin...You were going to tell us more about the dispute between Alatyr and Driutesk, right?

: Right. Let's get down to it, shall we? The root of the problem is the Buzhsk Star System, which lies between the two planets that are having the dispute. At one time, the two nations even signed an agreement saying they would divide the Buzhsk Sector up...But then Driutesk suddenly decided to start mining resources on the other side of the boundary. As things stand now, both sides have brought out fleets and are trying to stare each other down. At this rate, a war could break out at any moment.

: So how come the CEF aren't movin' on in, then? They oughta be able to make 'em see the light.

: It's not that simple. They're both part of the Interplanetary Union of Elgava, but they're independant, autonomous nations too. If Central intervenes too strongly, they will take a lot of criticism.

: Sounds like a royal pain in the ass to me.

: Yes, well...Even though Elgava is the largest alliance of nations in the SMC, with a claimed 30,000 ships in its fleet, its real power is a little questionable.

: But how could we possibly help with a serious dispute like that?

: Well, I'm glad you asked. At this point, we're not asking you to get directly involved. We just want you to find somebody for us.

: A missing person?

: That's right. His name is Gennadiy Alabyshev, and he's a legendary tactician that used to work for the CEF. Commander Vladykin thinks he might be able to come up with a good way to solve this dilemma for us.

: How are we supposed to find this guy?

: He withdrew from the public eye after retiring and is traveling the universe now. He'd be an old man by now, over seventy.

: Oh, boy. That's all we've got to go on? It'll be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. A really old haystack.

: We'll do our best.

Talking to Galkin again reveals that Gennadiy might have been spotted in the Lutsk Sector. REALLY HELPFUL

We can also talk to Ian to learn that he, like Yuri and Torlo, is an orphan. Then he pisses Torlo off by saying that sentimental types can't survive in space. Yuri's gonna have some fun keeping these two apart



Speaking of Ian, here are his stats. He's got decent Leadership skill, actually a little bit higher than Yuri, though far below Nia. He could also be helpful in Control or Science. Place him!

Spoiler: Philanthropy (click to show/hide)

Only one other thing to do here: visit the Medic Organization HQ!

: Welcome to the Medic Organization, a volunteer medical group. MO volunteers travel throughout the fifty-seven star systems of the Interplanetary Union of Elgava, treating countless people who suffer from sickness and injury.

*With a smile permanently glued to her face, the receptionist sounds as if she's reciting a passage from the brochure. She finishes this part of her speech without giving Yuri's party a chance to speak, and then continues, holding out a card reader*

: The MO operates solely on the kind donations of its supporters.

: Oh...Uh...

Eh, what the hell. I donate 500G, though it hurts my bank account. Imagine the good karma!

: Thank you very much! Your generosity will help save many, many people's lives. As a small token of our appreciation, please accept this handy medical treatment kit.

*Still smiling, the receptionist hands them a tiny first-aid kit, about four inches square in size*

: Uh, you guys really went all-out on this one, eh?

: Oh, yes. Retail value, 2G. Here at the MO, we firmly believe in rewarding kindness with kindness.

: Right. Gotcha. So who are ya gonna give this thing to, Yuri?

We have a choice between Nia, Kira, and Tats here. I call it a choice, but only one of the three have any sort of medical skill or ability.

: Here you go, Kira.

: Thank you, Yuri.

Kira's Medicine skill increased by 2!

Donating twice more earns us a couple of nifty modules: a Lvl 2 Sick Bay, and a Lvl 2 Shield Generator. While these things are very useful, my wallet is now 

And with that, Kira leaves the kitchen behind to become Chief Physician! Ain't no glass ceilings on Yuri's fleet!

Spoiler: Almost done today (click to show/hide)

Now that we''re done with Nerekhta, a few new locations open up. First though, there's one other planet that we could have gone to before, and some nifty things in that area. We head to Ostrog, but once we get there, Ian wants to pester Yuri:

: Hey, can I talk to you alone for a moment?

: What is it?

: I've been watching you as captain, you know. And I just have to ask you...Do you really think you're cut out for that kind of role just yet?

: What kind of question is that?

: Just please answer the question. Well, do you?

A yes or no question. No matter what Yuri's response, Ian is pretty dismissive and thinks that Nia would be a better captain. Answering "yes" still gives Yuri 30 Leadership experience though, so suck it Ian.

Anyway, the only thing of interest on Ostrog is a module store, where I buy a Lvl 2 Security Room and a Thruster Control Room, for the cool price of 110G.

Ostrog has some interesting stuff near it, however. We discover this LP's first celestial object, the Perun Nebula



We earn 10 fame points for finding it. We get double that from the weakest random encounters in this sector

We also earn 300G from an asteroid field!

Cutting it short today. At least, I call it "short", but I spent more time on this update than the last two combined. I hope y'all are happy.

Ok folks, choices! First, where shall our new "friend" Ian go? Please try to put aside your perfectly rational dislike of him and place him somewhere useful. Or not, up to you

Second, shall we explore some new planets first? Or shall we go on a long and arduous journey, picking through the billions upon billions of people in the Lutsk Sector to find some random old guy?

[Frumple]

Stick 'm in science until someone more permanent comes along, mebbe'.

As for going places, obvious answer is Geriatric haystack explore some new planets. Loot can be found anywhere, so we obviously want to go everywhere

[monk12]

Stick 'm in science until someone more permanent comes along, mebbe'.

As for going places, obvious answer is Geriatric haystack explore some new planets. Loot can be found anywhere, so we obviously want to go everywhere

Hear hear! Four-eyes in Science!

[Jarod Cain]

Throw Ian into Ops and check out some planets before we start having to comb the desert.
-J-

[Sirus]

I'll be playing out the next turn tomorrow. If you haven't already, get your votes in!

[Derp Sandvich]

I say we place Ian in the science department.