2406.2 (or so): Our second battlegroup has been completely destroyed in our attempt to strike at their remote worlds. Our warships fought well, but their technology was less than adequate in standing up to the Imperium. We still have a few warships on the western side, but we do not expect them to be able to engage the enemy.
On the eastern side of the war, the Imperium is still stationated on the warpnode our forces were guarding only a few months ago. Twenty Carriers and their complements of fighters had been nullified as you known. All our remaining forces had been ordered to hold down our core system in our desperate effort, hoping it will be enough to keep them at bay. If, or more likely, when this fleet is defeated, we will have no choice but surrendering to the Imperium.
On a side note, our spies are struggling to disable some of their warships, but their efforts seem pitoyable compared to the strength of the enemy armada. But they tried to do everything possible.
Let's hope at the very least, this war will be reminded as our finest hour by the generations to come. We all know we fought as best as we could, but we could not keep up with their technological advances. This was an official message from the Headquarters of the Arcadia League.
(Don't ask me why I researched Intelligence instead of Phased Polaron Beams. Lacking Shields against an opponent and lacking speed didn't exactly helped.
Quite amusingly, I was reported as being the first player by figures after the defeat of my first fleet, while it was obvious Geo won the day.)