Winter_Wind45
Well-known member
[X] Plan: Mass Expansion
Quest Deep Periphery Quest (Battletech Sandbox Empire Builder)
- Thread starter LordSunhawk
- Start date
Thors_Alumni
Well-known member
@LordSunhawk I noticed that you haven't updated the Omakes tab in a while and there have been several written since the last one including a recent one in the last couple pages.
Turn 59 - Ad Finem Temporum
Turn 59 - Ad Finem Temporum
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You are very amused when one of your aides blandly informs you that your granddaughter is evidently working to learn Japanese. Sadly, as you are the one handling the betting pool, you are not yourself permitted to place a bet or make use of this information in a profitable manner. Sadly, and completely coincidentally and truly by accident, the scheming schemer who schemes who happens to be named Willis was with you at the breakfast table when that little gem landed, and sadly nobody thought to ban him from the pool.
You have no idea how that happened. That’s your story, and you are sticking to it.
And there is no truth whatsoever to the rumours spread by ungrateful children that you are placing bets through your beloved husband.
Really, kids these days.
You then look over a number of proposed designs for transports for the new Colonial Infantry Divisions. None of them are particularly intended for offensive deployments, but are more meant to give the capacity to move a full Division around on 15 collars.
For the pure infantry dropships you get two proposals, one from Majeure Electrique and one from the same gang who keeps on submitting pyramids for everything… and sure enough, they submitted a pyramid for this one, with far too much bling on it.
Then for the mixed vehicle/infantry units you have another submission from the same two firms, and if anything this ‘Ha’tak’ is even more blinged out, with actual gold-plating on all interior spaces. You think it might be a good idea to have the Special Squad look into this company, just in case.
Finally was a special commission from Majeure Electrique in conjunction with the Imperial Griffon Aerospace Works. A 19,900 ton transport that was intended to be highly adaptable to multiple non-combat roles while still able to defend itself from pirates. Primarily it would be used to deliver Thunderbolt CAS fighters to assignments more cheaply than a Tarawa. When not in use for that purpose, however, it could be used as a logistics vessel or even as a refugee transport or disaster relief vessel. It could even serve as a hospital ship.
The results of the military review have come in. Apart from the disaster with the Pathfinder Regiments all units performed within specifications, with a number of Regiments earning upgraded ratings based on their performance. Some minor adjustments have been made in training procedures, as well as a renewed focus on ensuring proper discipline at the Regimental command level to prevent another Pathfinder debacle.
The new orbital factories are reported to be ready and operational around Nowa Warszawa. You are still having to ship in Endosteel and Double Heat Sinks for Mech production, but local vehicle production is benefitting greatly by the reduced shipping delays for Ferro Fibrous.
Likewise the new Mech factories have been completed on Griffon IV, right alongside the site for the new Megafactory complex. Likewise the other three Mech factories on the planet, along with the ASF factories, have been upgraded, allowing for much faster production of both.
You receive reports from the teams overseeing work on new Endo Steel and Double Heat Sink factory upgrades that work has proceeded on schedule. In the case of the Double Heat Sinks, the team managed to successfully arrange upgrades to all 20 orbital factories dedicated to that strategic resource.
Unfortunately that success had a cost as well, so many crews were contracted for the DHS work that work on upgrading Ferro Fibrous foundries has been delayed a year.
Likewise you receive reports from Interior regarding expansions for the various orbital shipyards and the refit yard, all of which have been completed without any delays or cost overruns. The shipyard modules in particular are now practically mass produced, streamlining the upgrade process significantly.
The formal peace treaty signing with Siriwan goes off quite well, although you very diplomatically do not mention that Siriwan is just a tad bit disheveled following a pre-ceremony snogging session with your granddaughter that the two fondly believe went completely unnoticed by all the people who, well, noticed.
A victory arch is dedicated on Nowy Gdansk to the liberation of Nowa Warszawa, it’s a simple thing, simply a ferro-fibrous arch with absolutely no decoration or marking on it. You find it quite elegant, actually.
Jeremy sends you a report and a personal letter. The report is about progress quelling the various extremist groups, progress helped immeasurably by the new broadcast stations that have been set up to totally not spread propaganda. The personal letter? Whining enormously about being saddled with this silly Książę Nowej Warszawy title. You can almost see the pouting, and get a good laugh with Willis over it. Karma, my dear beloved son, karma.
All of the various dropships are laid down on schedule and should be completed on time. Things in that department are getting rather routine, leading to an almost mass-production feel to the entire process.
The new Colonial Infantry Division has completed initial training and has been sent to Nowa Warszawa on civil transports. This should allow the 2 Armored Divisions currently based there to be available for further operations next year.
2nd Armored is well on its way to being fully up to TO&E like the 1st. 2nd Infantry is likewise coming along nicely, although both Infantry Divisions will need their mech complements to be fully operational.
The Silver Towers now have their full operational complement, and the Aerie is very pleased with the additional training resources, both aerospace and ground based.
Mary is utterly exhausted, but also quite exultant. All projects have completed this year, having kept her insanely busy all year, but now she is feeling quite triumphant.
One surprise is just how easily it appears that R&D on the new Naval Lasers would apply to smaller and larger scaled versions, making those projects immediately available even before producing any test articles.
The basic K-F theory that allows for compact cores has been fully researched, allowing for actual focused theory and engineering research on WarShips. Likewise Energy Storage Batteries have also been researched and will permit you to design and construct Recharge Stations.
Improvements to seeds and agricultural technologies have been tested and distributed, leading to increases in yield in the agricultural sector. This is most noticeable on Nowa Warszawa, where for the first time in decades the planet is able to support itself for food.
Ferro-Carbide armor has been fully researched, although specialized orbital foundries will be required to actually produce the material and currently it would only be useful on Space Stations. Likewise Heavy Naval PPCs have been fully cracked, allowing you to handle just about every major system on board the Morristown once you are able to refit her.
The expansion of POW camps has been completed, allowing you to transport most of the prisoners taken on Nowa Warszawa to the camps, somewhat reducing the tensions there.
Interrogation of the Pugnus Deorum prisoners reveals several interesting facts. The leadership, including the military attache who led the events here on Griffin’s Roost, are not nearly as religious as their followers, the religious aspects are an excuse. The actual leaders appear to be highly wealthy Plebeians who are extremely offended that they would have to give up all of their wealth and riches if they wanted to become Patricians and attain actual real political power. They want their wealth and political power too, and are willing to completely overthrow the entire system for their own benefit.
There are two significant developments regarding Calliope IV. Legal review of potential integration has been completed, and there are surprisingly few areas that would need significant harmonization, and none in anything truly important. Likewise, promotion of annexation and integration has gone very successfully. In the near future you should be able to annex the planet effectively.
Recruitment of retired law enforcement has gone very well. Hopefully you’ll start to see positive results shortly.
Meta-Event - 37
Dynasty Luck - 19
Imperial Approval - 7
Approval Change - -3
Political Event - 2
Imperial Economy - 0
Economic Event - 0
Research Event - -1
Griffin’s Roost
Economic Growth - -1
Population Growth - -1
Rating Change - 0
Nowy Gdansk
Economic Growth - 3
Population Growth - 4
Rating Change - 3
Griffon Inner Asteroid Belt
Economic Growth - -3
Rating Change - -2
Griffon II Orbitals
Economic Growth - 2
Rating Change - 1
Griffon IV
Economic Growth - -1
Population Growth - 5
Rating Change - -1
Nowa Warszawa
Economic Growth - -3
Population Growth - -2
Rating Change - 0
Dynasty Luck - 19
Imperial Approval - 7
Approval Change - -3
Political Event - 2
Imperial Economy - 0
Economic Event - 0
Research Event - -1
Griffin’s Roost
Economic Growth - -1
Population Growth - -1
Rating Change - 0
Nowy Gdansk
Economic Growth - 3
Population Growth - 4
Rating Change - 3
Griffon Inner Asteroid Belt
Economic Growth - -3
Rating Change - -2
Griffon II Orbitals
Economic Growth - 2
Rating Change - 1
Griffon IV
Economic Growth - -1
Population Growth - 5
Rating Change - -1
Nowa Warszawa
Economic Growth - -3
Population Growth - -2
Rating Change - 0
Plan: Mass Expansion
Military [$ 28,746,222.55 ]
Full Military Review [95]
Target - 95
Roll - 12
Result - SUCCESS
Build Orbital Factory Ferro-Fib Nowa Warszawa [110]
Target - 110
Roll - 54
Result - SUCCESS
Build Orbital Factory Ferro-Fib Nowa Warszawa [110]
Target - 110
Roll - 87
Result - SUCCESS
Build factories for Mechs Griffon IV [125]
Target - 125
Roll - 98
Result - SUCCESS
Build factories for Mechs Griffon IV [125]
Target - 125
Roll - 20
Result - SUCCESS
Build factories for Mechs Griffon IV [125]
Target - 125
Roll - 19
Result - SUCCESS
Lay Down Major Unit [Construction - $1,986,932.50 ]
-Majestic [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 33
Result - SUCCESS
-Majestic [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 78
Result - SUCCESS
-Majestic [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 79
Result - SUCCESS
-Majestic [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 60
Result - SUCCESS
-Majestic [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 59
Result - SUCCESS
-Shannon [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 15
Result - SUCCESS
-Shannon [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 20
Result - SUCCESS
-Shannon [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 1
Result - Critical SUCCESS
-Shannon [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 67
Result - SUCCESS
-Shannon [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 38
Result - SUCCESS
-Tarawa [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 74
Result - SUCCESS
-Tarawa [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 97, ShadowArxxy reroll - 18
Result - SUCCESS
-Newport [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 51
Result - SUCCESS
-Newport [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 30
Result - SUCCESS
-Newport-C [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 25
Result - SUCCESS
-Newport-C [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 29
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 82
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 72
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 29
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 31
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 9
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 2
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 7
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 80
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 21
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 59
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 83
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 33
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 47
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 24
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 74
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 63
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 58
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 72
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 44
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 52
Result - SUCCESS
(Note - 2 KnowledgeisPower, 1 ShadowArxxy and 1 Paladin rerolls were consumed in batch rerolls)
Purchase New Units [$ 1,734,290.05 ]
-4 Carrier Wings* [auto]
-1 Training Wing [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 87, ShadowArxxy reroll - 42
Result - SUCCESS
-1 Pathfinder Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 45
Result - SUCCESS
-3 Standard Mech Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 91, Paladin reroll - 32
Result - SUCCESS
-2 Armored Cavalry Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 49
Result - SUCCESS
-2 Armored Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 90, ShadowArxxy reroll - 100, KnowledgeisPower reroll - 94, Jarow reroll - 46
Result - SUCCESS
-3 Mechanized Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 46
Result - SUCCESS
-3 CAS Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 67
Result - SUCCESS
-4 Colonial Mechanized Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 25
Result - SUCCESS
-3 Colonial Cavalry Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 39
Result - SUCCESS
-6 Colonial Infantry Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 69
Result - SUCCESS
Interior [$ 150311250 ]
Focus Development on Griffin Inner Asteroid Belt* [auto]
Upgrade All Mech Factories [105]
Target - 105
Roll - 40
Result - SUCCESS
Upgrade all ASF Factories [105]
Target - 105
Roll - 51
Result - SUCCESS
Upgrade All Ferro Fibrous Foundries [70]
Target - 70
Roll - 72
Result - Bare FAILURE (auto success next turn)
Upgrade All Endosteel Foundries [70]
Target - 70
Roll - 40
Result - SUCCESS
Upgrade All DHS Foundries [70]
Target - 70
Roll - 1
Result - Critical SUCCESS
Expand Refit and Repair Yard [100]
Target - 100
Roll - 27
Result - SUCCESS
Expand All Shipyards [100]
Target - 100
Roll - 15
Result - SUCCESS
Diplomatic [$ 2011000 ]
Promote Calliope IV Integration* [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 55
Result - SUCCESS
Formalize Peace Treaty with Siriwan
Target - 100
Roll - 96
Result - SUCCESS
CULTURE - Monuments Ho! [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 47
Result - SUCCESS
Political [$ 10000 ]
Establish Government Broadcast Center on Nowa Warszawa [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 65
Result - SUCCESS
Research [$ 171000000 ]
Standard HPG Transmitters* [auto]
KF Drive Theory Tier 2* [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 94, ShadowArxxy reroll - 38
Result - SUCCESS
Energy Storage Battery [105]
Target - 105
Roll - 47
Result - SUCCESS
Improved Agriculture lvl 4* [auto]
Naval Laser/45* [80]
Target - 80
Roll - 1
Result - Critical SUCCESS
Heavy Naval PPC* [80]
Target - 80
Roll - 52
Result - SUCCESS
Ferro-Carbide Armor* [80]
Target - 80
Roll - 9
Result - SUCCESS
Intelligence [$ 2015000 ]
Interrogate Pugnus Deorum prisoners [70]
Target - 70
Roll - 1
Result - Critical SUCCESS
Expand POW camps* [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 14
Result - SUCCESS
Justice [$ 21000000 ]
Begin Legal review of possible Calliope IV integration* [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 57
Result - SUCCESS
Recruit Law Enforcement Professionals for Nowa Warszawa [95]
Target - 95
Roll - 63
Result - SUCCESS
Military [$ 28,746,222.55 ]
Full Military Review [95]
Target - 95
Roll - 12
Result - SUCCESS
Build Orbital Factory Ferro-Fib Nowa Warszawa [110]
Target - 110
Roll - 54
Result - SUCCESS
Build Orbital Factory Ferro-Fib Nowa Warszawa [110]
Target - 110
Roll - 87
Result - SUCCESS
Build factories for Mechs Griffon IV [125]
Target - 125
Roll - 98
Result - SUCCESS
Build factories for Mechs Griffon IV [125]
Target - 125
Roll - 20
Result - SUCCESS
Build factories for Mechs Griffon IV [125]
Target - 125
Roll - 19
Result - SUCCESS
Lay Down Major Unit [Construction - $1,986,932.50 ]
-Majestic [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 33
Result - SUCCESS
-Majestic [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 78
Result - SUCCESS
-Majestic [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 79
Result - SUCCESS
-Majestic [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 60
Result - SUCCESS
-Majestic [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 59
Result - SUCCESS
-Shannon [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 15
Result - SUCCESS
-Shannon [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 20
Result - SUCCESS
-Shannon [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 1
Result - Critical SUCCESS
-Shannon [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 67
Result - SUCCESS
-Shannon [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 38
Result - SUCCESS
-Tarawa [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 74
Result - SUCCESS
-Tarawa [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 97, ShadowArxxy reroll - 18
Result - SUCCESS
-Newport [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 51
Result - SUCCESS
-Newport [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 30
Result - SUCCESS
-Newport-C [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 25
Result - SUCCESS
-Newport-C [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 29
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 82
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 72
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 29
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 31
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 9
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 2
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 7
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 80
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 21
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 59
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 83
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 33
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 47
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 24
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 74
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 63
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 58
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 72
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 44
Result - SUCCESS
-PGL-50 [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 52
Result - SUCCESS
(Note - 2 KnowledgeisPower, 1 ShadowArxxy and 1 Paladin rerolls were consumed in batch rerolls)
Purchase New Units [$ 1,734,290.05 ]
-4 Carrier Wings* [auto]
-1 Training Wing [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 87, ShadowArxxy reroll - 42
Result - SUCCESS
-1 Pathfinder Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 45
Result - SUCCESS
-3 Standard Mech Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 91, Paladin reroll - 32
Result - SUCCESS
-2 Armored Cavalry Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 49
Result - SUCCESS
-2 Armored Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 90, ShadowArxxy reroll - 100, KnowledgeisPower reroll - 94, Jarow reroll - 46
Result - SUCCESS
-3 Mechanized Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 46
Result - SUCCESS
-3 CAS Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 67
Result - SUCCESS
-4 Colonial Mechanized Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 25
Result - SUCCESS
-3 Colonial Cavalry Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 39
Result - SUCCESS
-6 Colonial Infantry Regiment [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 69
Result - SUCCESS
Interior [$ 150311250 ]
Focus Development on Griffin Inner Asteroid Belt* [auto]
Upgrade All Mech Factories [105]
Target - 105
Roll - 40
Result - SUCCESS
Upgrade all ASF Factories [105]
Target - 105
Roll - 51
Result - SUCCESS
Upgrade All Ferro Fibrous Foundries [70]
Target - 70
Roll - 72
Result - Bare FAILURE (auto success next turn)
Upgrade All Endosteel Foundries [70]
Target - 70
Roll - 40
Result - SUCCESS
Upgrade All DHS Foundries [70]
Target - 70
Roll - 1
Result - Critical SUCCESS
Expand Refit and Repair Yard [100]
Target - 100
Roll - 27
Result - SUCCESS
Expand All Shipyards [100]
Target - 100
Roll - 15
Result - SUCCESS
Diplomatic [$ 2011000 ]
Promote Calliope IV Integration* [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 55
Result - SUCCESS
Formalize Peace Treaty with Siriwan
Target - 100
Roll - 96
Result - SUCCESS
CULTURE - Monuments Ho! [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 47
Result - SUCCESS
Political [$ 10000 ]
Establish Government Broadcast Center on Nowa Warszawa [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 65
Result - SUCCESS
Research [$ 171000000 ]
Standard HPG Transmitters* [auto]
KF Drive Theory Tier 2* [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 94, ShadowArxxy reroll - 38
Result - SUCCESS
Energy Storage Battery [105]
Target - 105
Roll - 47
Result - SUCCESS
Improved Agriculture lvl 4* [auto]
Naval Laser/45* [80]
Target - 80
Roll - 1
Result - Critical SUCCESS
Heavy Naval PPC* [80]
Target - 80
Roll - 52
Result - SUCCESS
Ferro-Carbide Armor* [80]
Target - 80
Roll - 9
Result - SUCCESS
Intelligence [$ 2015000 ]
Interrogate Pugnus Deorum prisoners [70]
Target - 70
Roll - 1
Result - Critical SUCCESS
Expand POW camps* [85]
Target - 85
Roll - 14
Result - SUCCESS
Justice [$ 21000000 ]
Begin Legal review of possible Calliope IV integration* [75]
Target - 75
Roll - 57
Result - SUCCESS
Recruit Law Enforcement Professionals for Nowa Warszawa [95]
Target - 95
Roll - 63
Result - SUCCESS
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You are very amused when one of your aides blandly informs you that your granddaughter is evidently working to learn Japanese. Sadly, as you are the one handling the betting pool, you are not yourself permitted to place a bet or make use of this information in a profitable manner. Sadly, and completely coincidentally and truly by accident, the scheming schemer who schemes who happens to be named Willis was with you at the breakfast table when that little gem landed, and sadly nobody thought to ban him from the pool.
You have no idea how that happened. That’s your story, and you are sticking to it.
And there is no truth whatsoever to the rumours spread by ungrateful children that you are placing bets through your beloved husband.
Really, kids these days.
You then look over a number of proposed designs for transports for the new Colonial Infantry Divisions. None of them are particularly intended for offensive deployments, but are more meant to give the capacity to move a full Division around on 15 collars.
For the pure infantry dropships you get two proposals, one from Majeure Electrique and one from the same gang who keeps on submitting pyramids for everything… and sure enough, they submitted a pyramid for this one, with far too much bling on it.
| [] | Name | Cost | Materials | HP | A/D | Specials |
| [] | Bataan Infantry Transport | 153,520.64 | DHS | 791 | 541 |
|
| [] | Ha’tak Dropship | 216,055.28 | DHS, FAA | 1095 | 515 |
|
Then for the mixed vehicle/infantry units you have another submission from the same two firms, and if anything this ‘Ha’tak’ is even more blinged out, with actual gold-plating on all interior spaces. You think it might be a good idea to have the Special Squad look into this company, just in case.
| [] | Name | Cost | Materials | HP | A/D | Specials |
| [] | Harpers Ferry Light Vehicle Transport | 195,084.40 | DHS | 711 | 461 |
|
| [] | Paper Ha’tak Dropship | 175,220.08 | DHS, FAA | 433 | 243 |
|
Finally was a special commission from Majeure Electrique in conjunction with the Imperial Griffon Aerospace Works. A 19,900 ton transport that was intended to be highly adaptable to multiple non-combat roles while still able to defend itself from pirates. Primarily it would be used to deliver Thunderbolt CAS fighters to assignments more cheaply than a Tarawa. When not in use for that purpose, however, it could be used as a logistics vessel or even as a refugee transport or disaster relief vessel. It could even serve as a hospital ship.
The results of the military review have come in. Apart from the disaster with the Pathfinder Regiments all units performed within specifications, with a number of Regiments earning upgraded ratings based on their performance. Some minor adjustments have been made in training procedures, as well as a renewed focus on ensuring proper discipline at the Regimental command level to prevent another Pathfinder debacle.
The new orbital factories are reported to be ready and operational around Nowa Warszawa. You are still having to ship in Endosteel and Double Heat Sinks for Mech production, but local vehicle production is benefitting greatly by the reduced shipping delays for Ferro Fibrous.
Likewise the new Mech factories have been completed on Griffon IV, right alongside the site for the new Megafactory complex. Likewise the other three Mech factories on the planet, along with the ASF factories, have been upgraded, allowing for much faster production of both.
You receive reports from the teams overseeing work on new Endo Steel and Double Heat Sink factory upgrades that work has proceeded on schedule. In the case of the Double Heat Sinks, the team managed to successfully arrange upgrades to all 20 orbital factories dedicated to that strategic resource.
Unfortunately that success had a cost as well, so many crews were contracted for the DHS work that work on upgrading Ferro Fibrous foundries has been delayed a year.
Likewise you receive reports from Interior regarding expansions for the various orbital shipyards and the refit yard, all of which have been completed without any delays or cost overruns. The shipyard modules in particular are now practically mass produced, streamlining the upgrade process significantly.
The formal peace treaty signing with Siriwan goes off quite well, although you very diplomatically do not mention that Siriwan is just a tad bit disheveled following a pre-ceremony snogging session with your granddaughter that the two fondly believe went completely unnoticed by all the people who, well, noticed.
A victory arch is dedicated on Nowy Gdansk to the liberation of Nowa Warszawa, it’s a simple thing, simply a ferro-fibrous arch with absolutely no decoration or marking on it. You find it quite elegant, actually.
Jeremy sends you a report and a personal letter. The report is about progress quelling the various extremist groups, progress helped immeasurably by the new broadcast stations that have been set up to totally not spread propaganda. The personal letter? Whining enormously about being saddled with this silly Książę Nowej Warszawy title. You can almost see the pouting, and get a good laugh with Willis over it. Karma, my dear beloved son, karma.
All of the various dropships are laid down on schedule and should be completed on time. Things in that department are getting rather routine, leading to an almost mass-production feel to the entire process.
The new Colonial Infantry Division has completed initial training and has been sent to Nowa Warszawa on civil transports. This should allow the 2 Armored Divisions currently based there to be available for further operations next year.
2nd Armored is well on its way to being fully up to TO&E like the 1st. 2nd Infantry is likewise coming along nicely, although both Infantry Divisions will need their mech complements to be fully operational.
The Silver Towers now have their full operational complement, and the Aerie is very pleased with the additional training resources, both aerospace and ground based.
Mary is utterly exhausted, but also quite exultant. All projects have completed this year, having kept her insanely busy all year, but now she is feeling quite triumphant.
One surprise is just how easily it appears that R&D on the new Naval Lasers would apply to smaller and larger scaled versions, making those projects immediately available even before producing any test articles.
The basic K-F theory that allows for compact cores has been fully researched, allowing for actual focused theory and engineering research on WarShips. Likewise Energy Storage Batteries have also been researched and will permit you to design and construct Recharge Stations.
Improvements to seeds and agricultural technologies have been tested and distributed, leading to increases in yield in the agricultural sector. This is most noticeable on Nowa Warszawa, where for the first time in decades the planet is able to support itself for food.
Ferro-Carbide armor has been fully researched, although specialized orbital foundries will be required to actually produce the material and currently it would only be useful on Space Stations. Likewise Heavy Naval PPCs have been fully cracked, allowing you to handle just about every major system on board the Morristown once you are able to refit her.
The expansion of POW camps has been completed, allowing you to transport most of the prisoners taken on Nowa Warszawa to the camps, somewhat reducing the tensions there.
Interrogation of the Pugnus Deorum prisoners reveals several interesting facts. The leadership, including the military attache who led the events here on Griffin’s Roost, are not nearly as religious as their followers, the religious aspects are an excuse. The actual leaders appear to be highly wealthy Plebeians who are extremely offended that they would have to give up all of their wealth and riches if they wanted to become Patricians and attain actual real political power. They want their wealth and political power too, and are willing to completely overthrow the entire system for their own benefit.
There are two significant developments regarding Calliope IV. Legal review of potential integration has been completed, and there are surprisingly few areas that would need significant harmonization, and none in anything truly important. Likewise, promotion of annexation and integration has gone very successfully. In the near future you should be able to annex the planet effectively.
Recruitment of retired law enforcement has gone very well. Hopefully you’ll start to see positive results shortly.
Knowledgeispower
Ah I love the smell of missile spam in the morning
[x] Bataan Infantry Transport
[x] Harpers Ferry Light Vehicle Transport
[x] Harpers Ferry Light Vehicle Transport
Winter_Wind45
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[x] Bataan Infantry Transport
[x] Harpers Ferry Light Vehicle Transport
[x] Harpers Ferry Light Vehicle Transport
[X] Ha'tak Dropship
Jaffa, Kree!
Jaffa, Kree!
Knowledgeispower
Ah I love the smell of missile spam in the morning
well except on the one planet that held due to our forces being on the ground when things kicked off.
[X] Bataan Infantry Transport
[X] Harpers Ferry Light Vehicle Transport
Fun fact: the Bataan and the Harpers Ferry have exactly the same armament and armor. The Bataan's higher A/D value is entirely because it's faster.
[X] Harpers Ferry Light Vehicle Transport
Fun fact: the Bataan and the Harpers Ferry have exactly the same armament and armor. The Bataan's higher A/D value is entirely because it's faster.
Thors_Alumni
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[X] Bataan Infantry Transport
[X] Harpers Ferry Light Vehicle Transport
[X] Harpers Ferry Light Vehicle Transport
Ridli Scott
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[X] Bataan Infantry Transport
[X] Harpers Ferry Light Vehicle Transport
[X] Harpers Ferry Light Vehicle Transport
Orangeduke38
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Will we get some more details on what is included in the peace treaty? Did Siriwan renounce the idea that the Kurita's are humanities rightful rulers? Did she agree to provide information on the Drac bioweapons projects or on the number and composition of the units on Okusawa? Or on the ownership of Atarashi?
Jarow
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She's effectively done that by declaring herself Shogun on behalf of a supposed descendant of the old Japanese Emperors. Though, it's possible there's some inherent desire to conquer everywhere on behalf of him, but she seems a lot more willing to seek peace and let us conquer her father than you'd expect of someone trying to do so.
I believe she has shared what she knows (which is far less than her title at her rebellion might make it seem). For example, she told us an easy way to identify ISF plants, that Okusawa was where the real remaining units and her father are, and what the "Otomo" on Nowa Warzsawa really were.
It's a dead system now, effectively no one owns it. By earlier meetings though, it seems there's an unofficial permission for us to take over everything her father currently controls (which admittedly is pretty much nothing but Okusawa).