[God Emperor]

Turn 41;
Have just fought a major battle against the Rage. 9 of their destroyers engaged 3 of mine plus 1 lt cruiser when they came through the warp point that joined us. At point blank range my ships were able to bLast away at their missile ships. End result, I lost my lt cruiser and 2 destroyers. He lost 7 destroyers with two survivors undamaged. My remaining destroyer was extensively damaged and fled to the safety of a newly arrived lt cruiser.
The loss of ships dropped him below me and I offered him a trade treaty and he accepted.

Have encountered the Klingons and are gifting them and the Rage resources (organics and radioactives which I have a lot of) every turn to keep them off my back.

Minerals are improving, reserves now hover above 11000 minerals.
Have defeated another two Terran Lt Cruisers for no loss - now have 2 destroyers and 3 light cruisers facing them at warp point.

Player position Ratings;
1st Romulans 22 planets, 37 ships
2nd Borg 26 planets, 30 ships
3rd Klingons 17 planets, 30 ships
4th Pyrochette 13 planets, 23 ships
5th Abbidon 10 planets, 13 ships
6th Piundon 13 planets, 24 ships

10th! Me 20 planets, 13 ships

I thumped the Rage out of 6th spot but went down to 10th in the process. My Shadows are in 8th. The Rage ships were very tough (class IV missiles and class III shields).
My ships had class II PD, class IV DUC's and class 2 shields, with combat sensors.
Defending the warp point saved me from a heavy defeat.