Now that I have some time again, I feel like doing something else than micromange the doom of my fellow players
I chose to revive this thread, although there are other threads where similar things have been posted more recently, but I think it is best fitting here, and maybe we get more. Usual disclaimer, please excuse my bad english, I'm not a native speaker.
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First Speaker Roanon was studying the monthly resource reports. As usual, the production was increasing in steps that other empires only could dream of. Still, the expenses were growing likewise. He sighed. Maintenance was too high, as usual. But a huge empire needed a huge fleet to protect it, thas was an unchangeable fact. Stored surplus from better times still could cover the difference, but for how long?
His thoughts were interrupted by Administrator Delcon entering. "The Lastest reports, First Speaker" he removed a memory stick from a sealed container.
"Give me an overview, I don't have time to study all the details right now."
"Our home planet has been glassed as expected. About a third of the population could be evacuated, the rest...." his voice trailed off into silence. First Speaker Roanon nodded sorrowful. Another price to pay. How many more lives will be lost in these terrible wars? Too many had already died, up to now only few of his own race. But Roanon also mourned the losses of lives of those just having the bad luck of living under less wise rulers. Warships had to be destroyed, the rulers only met justice, but he preferred common people to be integrated into the wisdom of the Collective and shown the errors of their former ways. He sighed again. "The Intruders?"
"They tried to destroy our ringworld constructors, but the ringworld in Yepho was completed a few days before they arrived. Only the remaining constructors which were of little use after their emergency building period have been destroyed. Shortly after this, this fleet and all other intruders in Yepho have been defeated. Likewise, the Foumban system has been cleared."
"Good." The First Speaker was satisfied. "Reposition the hunter fleets as planned."
"First Speaker, the Aether Lord colony ship that was acting as a spy for the Amon'krie intruders has formed a colony on Yepho XII. As we still are not at war officially..." Again his voice trailed off, showing his disliking of that decision.
Roanon laughed. "They probably still think we cannot see through their submissive attitude while they are agitating behind our back. But we pity them. Only if they attack officially, you will be allowed to execute your invasion plans." "Yes, this time to the end, regardless of any whining." Roanon added before Delcon could interrupt him. "Send them a message requesting Yepho XII, of course".
"And if they do not accept...?"
Roanon sighed. "If they are really that foolish, do what you like, but don't bother me with it. You have full authority to do what will be needed. Anything else?"
"Unpleasant news, First Speaker. The Idaho Spuds have decided to attack finally."
"Not unexpected, although I would have preferred 2 more months of preparation. Did the fleets already in position execute their prepared orders?"
"Everything according to plan, as far as it could be executed with the few ships already in position. Admiral Rhyll is on the way with 2 fleets of 100 baseships each to contain and smash their bridgehead in the Kinsella system. First combat will be expected next month. Smaller fleets have been given consent to operate on their own."
"And the reserves?"
"There are still about 200 enemy ships missing. We do not want to commit our rearguard fleets yet, First Speaker. There still might be an attempt to strike elsewhere while we rush towards Kinsella."
"A spoiling attack with more than half of their fleet? Unlikely. Still, we do not need the reserves yet. Are the reinforcements for next month under training?"
"100 baseships, as usual. We are a bit short on repair capacity for the retrofits, though..." The habit to let his voice trail off was getting on Roanon's nerves, as usual after some time of talking. But Delcon was one of the most brilliant planners of his empire, his wisdom could not be replaced. "I have to leave to attend The Unification. Prepare to colonize our ringworlds. Give Admiral Rhyll all the support he will need. And try to solve this Aether Lord problem peacefully, despite their treachery - and allow them to go on believing that we do not know what they are scheming behind our back."
Administrator Delcon nodded respectfully. He would have liked other orders, but he knew that he could not continue to argue when Roanon wanted to end the audience.
First Speaker Roanon left his rooms to gain inspiration and wisdom by the traditional way of his ancestors. All important thinkers had been brought to this remote planet, where his temporary palace and administration center had also been constructed. A good precaution in these times, as the Last incidents clearly showed. He looked at the stars obove. Where was his home system? His eyes looked in vain. Too distant was that tiny star. Yepho XII would be recolonized soon, surely. But could it be rebuilt so that had again its former spirit and glory? Only a few years of peace should do, but when would peace be restored finally? When would The Wisdom finally rule over this galaxy instead of madness and irrationality?
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