Armada 2526 Supernova PBEM campaigns

[Martok]

In my 2-player game with Shelldrake, the Xpectrada Imperium revel in their conquest of the Bath colony!  Now onto Gwent, where we shall crush the Qa-Qa once and fo--

Wait, what??  They've founded 2 new colonies somewhere else now?  NOOOOOOOO!! 

(Geeze, this really is starting to feel like Whack-a-Mole...)  >:( 




In our 3-way game, my Jellutions maintain a precarious diplomatic balancing act:  Both the Walden and the Florians continue to refuse to sign any sort of peace treaty with me, yet both have also held off on declaring open war. 

Now, however, I see those treacherous trees marshaling their fleet at Champagne, with no less than 15 vessels either en route or already assembled.  I continue to build up my own forces, but it's slow going, as Escort Carriers take a while to build.  Currently, I only have 2 of them to reinforce my 8 Corvettes, which I doubt will be sufficient.  I have 3 more carriers in the pipeline, but will they be finished in time? 

[W8taminute]

In our 3-way game, my Jellutions maintain a precarious diplomatic balancing act:  Both the Walden and the Florians continue to refuse to sign any sort of peace treaty with me, yet both have also held off on declaring open war. 

Now, however, I see those treacherous trees marshaling their fleet at Champagne, with no less than 15 vessels either en route or already assembled.  I continue to build up my own forces, but it's slow going, as Escort Carriers take a while to build.  Currently, I only have 2 of them to reinforce my 8 Corvettes, which I doubt will be sufficient.  I have 3 more carriers in the pipeline, but will they be finished in time?

I'll have to send a scout to Champagne to see what's going on over there.  I've got two fleets ready for battle and each fleet consists of about 6 or 7 ships.  Those fleets are composed mostly of destroyers, a few corvettes, and 1 or 2 assault ships.  I've got my one escort carrier and one cruiser in reserve and I'm trying to build up my heavy forces. 

Most of my time the past few turns have been spent at peace and trying to improve the weather on a few key planets. 

[Shelldrake]

In our 3-way game, my Jellutions maintain a precarious diplomatic balancing act:  Both the Walden and the Florians continue to refuse to sign any sort of peace treaty with me, yet both have also held off on declaring open war. 

Now, however, I see those treacherous trees marshaling their fleet at Champagne, with no less than 15 vessels either en route or already assembled.  I continue to build up my own forces, but it's slow going, as Escort Carriers take a while to build.  Currently, I only have 2 of them to reinforce my 8 Corvettes, which I doubt will be sufficient.  I have 3 more carriers in the pipeline, but will they be finished in time?

Once I finish my war with AROM (which I hope will be soon) I will send a battle fleet north to help but I will need permission to build a relay station on a human planet.

[Shelldrake]

In my 2-player game with Shelldrake, the Xpectrada Imperium revel in their conquest of the Bath colony!  Now onto Gwent, where we shall crush the Qa-Qa once and fo--

Wait, what??  They've founded 2 new colonies somewhere else now?  NOOOOOOOO!! 

(Geeze, this really is starting to feel like Whack-a-Mole...)  >:( 

Thanks for those extra trade missions Martok. They are really starting to help with my cash flow problems.  :)

[Martok]

I'll have to send a scout to Champagne to see what's going on over there.  I've got two fleets ready for battle and each fleet consists of about 6 or 7 ships.  Those fleets are composed mostly of destroyers, a few corvettes, and 1 or 2 assault ships.  I've got my one escort carrier and one cruiser in reserve and I'm trying to build up my heavy forces. 

Most of the Walden fleet appears to be comprised of Wildfires and Fire Thorns (their equivalent of Corvettes and Destroyers, respectively) with a few Intruders thrown into the mix.  I believe they have a Cruiser or two, but otherwise I haven't seen any heavier ships. 

Of course, my scanners aren't powerful enough to tell me what kind of ships they have stationed at their homeworld (only that they do have some there), so you might want to take that last statement with a grain of salt. 

Most of my time the past few turns have been spent at peace and trying to improve the weather on a few key planets. 

I've managed to get a decent little trade network going in the western half of my territory.  A pity you don't have any colonies closer to me (where I could establish a Trade mission), as then we could both reap the benefits! 

Once I finish my war with AROM (which I hope will be soon) I will send a battle fleet north to help but I will need permission to build a relay station on a human planet.

Your assistance will surely be appreciated.  The Humans have told us much of their other allies the Linkin, and we are most eager to meet them! 

In my 2-player game with Shelldrake, the Xpectrada Imperium revel in their conquest of the Bath colony!  Now onto Gwent, where we shall crush the Qa-Qa once and fo--

Wait, what??  They've founded 2 new colonies somewhere else now?  NOOOOOOOO!! 

(Geeze, this really is starting to feel like Whack-a-Mole...)  >:( 

Thanks for those extra trade missions Martok. They are really starting to help with my cash flow problems.  :)

You're quite welcome; I'm glad they're helping make a difference!  (Ah, the wonders of mutually profitable trade...)  :D 

[Martok]

By the way guys, I'll be away from my computer this Saturday through Monday.  I'll try to get any turns I've received sent back out Saturday morning before I leave, but otherwise I'll be mostly off the grid til late Monday night. 

[Martok]

...And with the unprovoked destruction of my Scout-ship at Capua, the Waldens initiate their second conflict with the Jellution Collective.  Let slip the squids of war! 


The Forest wasted no time in acting:  Already, they have dispatched a small squadron of Wildfires to (again) eradicate the same colony as before, with another half-dozen Wildfires and Fire Thorns moving in behind them.  The colony has defenses in place this time (some light missile batteries), but will it be enough to hold off the enemy before my reinforcements from the homeworld arrive?  The conflict has begun in earnest... 

[W8taminute]

By the way guys, I'll be away from my computer this Saturday through Monday.  I'll try to get any turns I've received sent back out Saturday morning before I leave, but otherwise I'll be mostly off the grid til late Monday night.

No worries Martok and safe travels.

...And with the unprovoked destruction of my Scout-ship at Capua, the Waldens initiate their second conflict with the Jellution Collective.  Let slip the squids of war! 

...and with the Walden's unprovoked attack on the Jellutions, the Human Union immediately supports our brothers by declaring war on the Tree People per our treaty.  4 Destroyers, 2 Corvettes, 1 Escort Carrier, 2 Assault Transports equipped with Space Marines, and 1 Transport equipped with a Stormtrooper are on their way (2 turns) to the nearest Walden planet to visit death and mayhem on them.  (in lieu of an evil grin I'll just have to use this smiley -->  8)   )

[W8taminute]

By the way...is it possible to transfer the contents of a Transport that is in orbit over an unconquered world to the empty hold of an Assault Transport?

[Martok]

Much obliged, W8taminute.  The Jellutions send the Humans their warmest regards, and their gratitude.  :) 

By the way...is it possible to transfer the contents of a Transport that is in orbit over an unconquered world to the empty hold of an Assault Transport?

Only if the planet in question is owned by you.  Otherwise, I don't believe it's possible. 

[Shelldrake]

The AROM world of Origin has fallen to brave Linkin defense forces and the neighbouring AROM world should be in Linkin hands by the end of next turn. At last!

I know that there are some Tree People worlds to the galactic west of Linkin territory but I don't think that any are in range of my ships. Too bad since the Linkin would like to help out the Jellies and Pink Skins in their disagreement with the Tree People.

The best I can do is keep feeding tech to W8taminute who can then pass it on to you Martok.

BTW Safe journey Martok!

[W8taminute]

^Ah and that's the beauty of this game and the map we're currently playing on.  Co-operation at it's finest.

[Martok]

Thanks guys!  I'm just going to visit various friends & relatives this weekend, so it's mostly just a lot of driving. 

The AROM world of Origin has fallen to brave Linkin defense forces and the neighbouring AROM world should be in Linkin hands by the end of next turn. At last!

Congratulations to the mighty Linkin Empire on their glorious conquest! 

I know that there are some Tree People worlds to the galactic west of Linkin territory but I don't think that any are in range of my ships. Too bad since the Linkin would like to help out the Jellies and Pink Skins in their disagreement with the Tree People.

The best I can do is keep feeding tech to W8taminute who can then pass it on to you Martok.

That's quite all right.  I believe W8taminute has already been serving as our mutual conduit for tech transfers for some time now, so we'll simply continue on as before.  :) 


Besides which, if I do end up needing direct military assistance from you, it'll likely be with the Florians.  Given their continued refusal to accept my offers of a nonaggression treaty, I won't be at all surprised if they attempt to take advantage of my preoccupation with the Walden to attack my far-flung (and woefully under-defended) eastern colonies.  :-\ 

[W8taminute]

The Teyes Flock of Seagulls declared war on me for declaring war on the Tree People.  Oh well, looks like after I chop down some firewood, I'll be able to cook some poultry over the nice evening campfire.  :)

I also saw a diplomatic message stating that the Forians declared against our brothers the Jellutions. 

[Martok]

The Teyes Flock of Seagulls declared war on me for declaring war on the Tree People.

...And I in turn declared war on the Teyes for declaring war on you.  Was thinking of trying to sign a peace treaty with them, but obviously wanted to consult with you before I made any attempt. 

I also saw a diplomatic message stating that the Forians declared against our brothers the Jellutions.

Yeah, when it rains it pours! 

Fortunately, I was able to get them to agree to a 10-turn truce.  Not sure if it'll hold, of course, but it at least gives me a small amount of breathing room.