26-04-2000 13:00									#181
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Sigh.. The University would like to congratulate Morgan on a game well played. Its just the details now as to how long it takes Tau to win. I hadn't noticed before for some reason, but Tau is 2 years away from finishing the Cloning Vats... neither Misotu or I can get there even close.

In other reports, recent downloads of both progenitors maps create a startling view of planet. The University is willing to sell their map data for another factions map data and a tech of decent standing. A greater tech does not require map data to be provided.

Tig

	27-04-2000 09:25									#182
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Tig, I think you are overestimating the importance of the Vats. Sure, they are an advantage (a large advantage, even), but first, it will take a while for them to have much of an effect, as very few of my cities have Tree Farms and therefore have trouble growing; and second, they will stop at a puny size 11. It is somewhat troublesome for you to switch to Planned, but at least then you can get size 16 cities - and you have more of them, too.

Sure, the Vats are good, but this game is not over yet.

	27-04-2000 03:46									#183
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Well, its not like I'm going to stop playing it out anyway. I want one of these games to be a victory by trasncendence...

In other news, the first (known) significant military victory on planet occured today as one of H'mnee's settlements has fallen to the University war machine. Along with a colony established 3 years ago this gives the University a beach head on both the northern and southern continents. Generals on both fronts are optimistic that they will not only hold ground but gain it soon.

Tig

	27-04-2000 06:43									#184
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There was a peaceful protest in Morgan Industries today as the new Cloning Vats opened. CEO Tau Ceti dismissed the protesters' arguments, saying that 'while we understand their concern, our foremost goal must always be the survival of our species. On such a potentially hostile planet as this, it is imperative that our population be as high as possible, and this is the most effective and efficient way to accomplish that.'

The first subjects to be cloned have been successful Morganic entrepreneurs, scientists and athletes, though there are plans for expanding the capacity. Eventually all who can afford it can be cloned.

	28-04-2000 09:20									#185
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Well ... I don't know. If anyone needs the cloning vats I suppose it's me since I can't pop boom through SE settings. Congrats on the achievement Tau.

Next turn sent to Tig.

	28-04-2000 09:25									#186
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Yes OK, it slipped my mind that Morgan can't pop boom either. But Tau seems to be doing OK regardless :-)

	28-04-2000 09:58									#187
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Well, a computer crash later and my diplomacy got wiped I think

Basically, life is good, satellites are under construction. Tig

	27-04-2000 22:01									#188
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BTW_ yes I can pop boom... but since I'm already several techs behind, I can't even guess as to what would happen if I tried it. Planned would destroy my research for a while.. and I don't think I have time to catch up. Fortunately, my cities are growing okay now that many have tree farms and some are working on hybrids.

	28-04-2000 00:18									#189
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Several techs behind?! You are the tech leader and have 4 techs more than me! It seems you two are trading quite a lot - keep doing that and you will have transcendence 20 years before me for sure.

	28-04-2000 23:45									#190
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Just checking in briefly ... my son's last day of his holiday today, but I've sent the turn to Tig.

I'm about to get hit by a bunch of worms, so my scouts will be called upon for the ultimate sacrifice I think With luck, I won't lose a base.

And yes, I'm building a single x chopper. None of the human factions should get jumpy about this ... strictly defence, I'm sure H'minee will turn up with a couple of troops in a transport at some point ... Anyway, not even I, optimist that I am, could seriously believe I can take you both out with one chopper

Oh and er ... I think I'm the tech leader, not Tig. I'm kind of proud of it, it's my one claim to fame in an otherwise rather poorly-played match

	29-04-2000 01:32									#191
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Well, I already have one 8-1 chopper and am building a couple drop troops, but I have already taken two alien bases and am hoping to eventually take more. H'mnee has 25 bases from what i saw when I grabbed her map.

Tig...wishing he had 25 bases.

	29-04-2000 03:25									#192
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Mis: Poorly played? I am not so sure about that... with the Theory of Everything being discovered at Alpha Prime in but three years, your research rate will be nigh on impossible to beat. Looks like the Consciousness is up there with the best of them still...

	30-04-2000 04:36									#193
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Turn is back to Tau... an unfortunate drone riot sent a base into the hands of the Conscousness. It is our hope we can negotiate a settlement between the new rulers and the disgruntled citizens (stupid drone rioting cities growing...)

Tig

	30-04-2000 04:45									#194
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Didn't manage to post before Tig, sorry I'm a bit behind on my games and trying to catch up on them all at the moment.

I think the Consciousness has been poorly played in this match to be honest ... made a couple of very serious tactical errors early on and I'm still paying the price. So I don't feel that this has really been my finest hour exactly. Still ... my research rate is pretty good considering the size of my pathetic little empire I'm not as experienced as either of you guys - I've learned a lot from this game - but as long as I get ToE, I intend to give both of you a run for your money, as far as I'm able

	30-04-2000 05:21									#195
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I just read Tig's post properly ... I'm sure we can negotiate something I've never gained a base like this before.

	30-04-2000 05:31									#196
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Thats okay, I've never lost a base like this before.. too bad its a nice big base right in the middle of my empire.. sigh

	30-04-2000 05:39									#197
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There is something about Library of Planet. In ACT007 (which I lost badly), korn469's Library of Planet also revolted, and joined me. I guess that is where all the people who do not really want to join the University settle.

I am not very satisfied about my own play lately; I have been trying to minimize my weaknesses rather than maximize my strengths. Trying to rectify that now, but it shows that my weaknesses are pretty strong... oh well, we will see how it goes.

	01-05-2000 02:27									#198
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This is just a very weird game, I think Fun though ...

Next turn sent to Tig, and I guess you can have your base back, since you asked so nicely

	01-05-2000 04:29									#199
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Turn has been passed back to Tau Ceti. The University government is extremely pleased we were able to come to terms with our citizens and the logical Consciousness Democracy.

In other news, rumor has it that the first orbital satellites will be launched early next year over University soil.

	02-05-2000 00:16									#201
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2160 has been passed to Tig.

The Consciousness has no wish to offend our friends in the University by seeking to retain a windfall base. And any way, we're feeling magnanimous. Research into the Theory of Everything is nearing a breakthrough.

	02-05-2000 01:03									#202
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Three satellites launched from University territory today all achieved a stationary orbit according Chiron Today. Rumors that these "agricultural" satellites were also being used as spy facilities were flatly denied by University officials and refused further comment on the subject.

	02-05-2000 02:25									#203
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2161 to Misotu.

There is currently a major gathering of all Morganic linguists at Morgan Transport. Rumours say they are working on some top-secret project, but there is nothing official yet.

	03-05-2000 04:33									#204
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Consciousness scientists expressed satisfaction at the "Theory of Everything" launch conference. Consciousness research rates have now received a much-needed boost.

2161 passed to the University.

	04-05-2000 09:52									#205
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Looking at one person who has nearly double my population and another player who has nearly 4 times my research, I'm not feeling all that hot about this game right now...

Let it be known, that since our position is so seemingly innocent, Provost Tig has already started campaigning for planetary governorship in the '66 election coming up.
He's running on a platform of free trade and increased military spending against the progenitors.

Tig

	04-05-2000 00:21									#206
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That research rate is indeed quite respectable. Even at 100 % Labs, I would not get near it, and in spite of the Universal Translator, I am already 4 techs behind. I do have population and a decent cash flow, but that is about it.

	04-05-2000 02:29									#207
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Well, speaking as the faction who has pathetic pop, rotten growth, precious little cash flow and zip defence, I just want you to know that I have spent milliseconds today wondering how to correct these problems.

(computes data)

Problem insoluble.

(contemplates teeny empire)

Nope, nothing much to hope for from there.

(Meditates for a while on green line at the bottom of the power graph)

OK. Nothing else for it. Alpha Prime gets a fusion lab. If nothing else, it'll make me feel better Anyway, I never did get round to playing the OCC ...

gulp.

Congrats on the Universal Translator CEO.

2162 sent to Tig.
[This message has been edited by Misotu (edited May 03, 2000).]

	04-05-2000 02:37									#208
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Turn is back to the Governor, Tau.

	04-05-2000 04:09									#209
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Again, it seems everyone is deeply worried... I guess that means it still reasonably balanced then

Anyway, you are certainly not the only one depending on one city here, Mis. I have a feeling that a PB on one of Alpha Prime, Morgan Industries or University Base would pretty much ruin that faction.

Of course, it looks likely that Alpha Prime will also build the Network Backbone. Ouch. I do not even want to think about that.

	04-05-2000 18:19									#210
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Yes ... I want to take this opportunity to advise each of you formally that, if anyone starts to build a Buster, I will execute a merciless pre-emptive strike with my scouts

Turn seems to have gone astray I'm afraid. Have emailed Tau to request a resend.