I have a few times. the trick appears to be destroying the ships before you destroy the base but it's really hard to arrange that given the way that your ships fly straight for the base
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After a long discussion in the Wessari parliament, it was decided that Khamb Prime possesses enough robots to stop their production, retroffitting the robot assembly plant to serve as an alloy foundry.
Some aggressive, but unorganized marauder tribes were spotted in a far corner of the galaxy.
The galaxy has both dangers and pleasant surprises.
Still, these dangers required building up a large fleet.
The strange events on Hyshma I disturbed the whole Wessari Star Accord.
The Wessari were an enlightened, materialist people. They had little need for any "promised land".
Some small space nations are much more civilized than the marauders.
In a surprising discovery, it appears that a collection of mere gases can be sentient and sustain life. The Dathnak were highly fascinating, and it goes without question that the Wessari were willing to offer them a new home in a gas giant planet, connected by a hyperlane to the Orassia capital system/
The Dathnak settlement gives a fair Society research bonus to the planet research station.
After a long discussion in the Wessari parliament, it was decided that Khamb Prime possesses enough robots to stop their production, retroffitting the robot assembly plant to serve as an alloy foundry.
Some aggressive, but unorganized marauder tribes were spotted in a far corner of the galaxy.
The galaxy has both dangers and pleasant surprises.
Still, these dangers required building up a large fleet.
The strange events on Hyshma I disturbed the whole Wessari Star Accord.
The Wessari were an enlightened, materialist people. They had little need for any "promised land".
Some small space nations are much more civilized than the marauders.
In a surprising discovery, it appears that a collection of mere gases can be sentient and sustain life. The Dathnak were highly fascinating, and it goes without question that the Wessari were willing to offer them a new home in a gas giant planet, connected by a hyperlane to the Orassia capital system/
The Dathnak settlement gives a fair Society research bonus to the planet research station.
Meeting the Purifiers
The next civilization met by Wessari explorers turned out to be far less amusing:
Fura, daughter of Polt (you may remember her as a science ship captain since the very beginning of Wessari space exploration) never expected to see such malevolence in a sentient being. "I speak on the behalf of my people", she barked in the receiver, ending the transmission.
It seems that being genocidal doesn't prevent your civilization from success, at least short-term. The Alvothari realm was large and strong.
Shocked, Fura proclaimed her, and the whole Star Entente federation, opposition to such barbarism and cruelty. The reaction from the Alvothari was predictable:
Some Wessari sociologists believed that it all could be a mere ruse, that Alvothari being so antagonistic is simply a way for them to dissuade potential invaders. But stories of one-eyed avian Boki, who were viciously butchered by the Alvothari in a massive extermination campaign. were confirmed to be credible. Indeed, a nation of incredible viciousness managed to reach the stars.
At least, the Wessari could rejoice in reports of victory over the drones.
Of course, the Elixir of Life was given to the people.
In order to fight the threats to life, liberty and dignity, the Wessari had to admit: even a free, democratic space nation still constitutes an empire...
The Alvothari borders were uncomfortably close, even if protected by the Enigmatic Fortress in-between.
While the Baldarak where a bit whiny, dealing with them was a pleasure, a way to relieve stress from interacting with other, non-Star Entente nations.
It was not the time to bother with mysterious ceramic objects in space. Sometimes, even the materialistic Wessari had to accept that things can't be always explained.
Fura, daughter of Polt (you may remember her as a science ship captain since the very beginning of Wessari space exploration) never expected to see such malevolence in a sentient being. "I speak on the behalf of my people", she barked in the receiver, ending the transmission.
It seems that being genocidal doesn't prevent your civilization from success, at least short-term. The Alvothari realm was large and strong.
Shocked, Fura proclaimed her, and the whole Star Entente federation, opposition to such barbarism and cruelty. The reaction from the Alvothari was predictable:
Some Wessari sociologists believed that it all could be a mere ruse, that Alvothari being so antagonistic is simply a way for them to dissuade potential invaders. But stories of one-eyed avian Boki, who were viciously butchered by the Alvothari in a massive extermination campaign. were confirmed to be credible. Indeed, a nation of incredible viciousness managed to reach the stars.
At least, the Wessari could rejoice in reports of victory over the drones.
Of course, the Elixir of Life was given to the people.
In order to fight the threats to life, liberty and dignity, the Wessari had to admit: even a free, democratic space nation still constitutes an empire...
The Alvothari borders were uncomfortably close, even if protected by the Enigmatic Fortress in-between.
While the Baldarak where a bit whiny, dealing with them was a pleasure, a way to relieve stress from interacting with other, non-Star Entente nations.
It was not the time to bother with mysterious ceramic objects in space. Sometimes, even the materialistic Wessari had to accept that things can't be always explained.
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Militarization and the First War
More refugees from galactic outrages arrive to the Wessari Star Accord. At least, the Bokatherans merely expelled the refugees, rather than attempting to exterminate them. It was unknown why the normally xenophobic Raxycodium decided to find their refuge among the Wessari, but in any case, the safe haven of the Star Entente remains open to all.
And, after finding one more precursor artifact, the Wessari were faced with a sensation: they've located the home system of the First Leeague!
While I took advantage of the research stations in the First League home system immediately, I, for some reason, avoided settling the Ecumenopolis for a long time. Probably because I wasn't quite sure of what the Ecumenopolis mechanic does.
No matter how exciting the possible opportunities, Chancellor Ukna always puts the safety of her people first.
Anchorages are being built across the Wessari realm, to expand the fleet.
The Yax'Kalock performances, while being a bit on a... postmodern side, found their highly intellectual admirers among the Wessari.
Chancellor Ukna managed to convince the majority of Wessari that when it comes to invading planets, the best defense is a good counter-attack.
Furthemore, the arrogant theocrats of Tiyal Mandate were despised across the galaxy. Apologetics for Wessari expansion insisted that it's natural Wessari right to liberate planets suffering from theocratic misrule.
At home, Ukna launched a campaign of agiculture development.
The other marauder group was somewhat more eloquent than the first.
The new, more militaristic direction of the Wessari Star Accord, found its support in the Master's Teachings.
The Zaxxoids were perfectly willing to part with their own admirals - for a price.
Ukna was only too glad to help the Dathnak with their little problem, even as some Wessari grumbled that too much attention is given to the "gas people".
The increasing militarization came as a surprise to many foreign observers of the Star Accord. But in retrospect, it was inevitable, considering the drastic differenes between the Star Entente federation and other, faraway empires.
Still, even the new fleet couldn't prevent the horrific Zaxxoid raid on Gottara system. Some Wessari demanded immediate invasion of Zoxxoid home system, but most understood that the Star Accord fleet isn't powerful enough for it yet.
Measures were taken for Gottara Prime to recover.
The Tiyal would certainly provide an easier target than the Zaxxoids - that's what Ukna thought, at least.
The Tiyal responded with more bigoted rhetoric that only confirmed them as unsuitable stewards of the galaxy.
With all this going on, the Dathrak internal disputes were not important. Besides, Ukna would have hate it for these fascinating creatures to come to violence.
The Wessari fleet alone was worth 6K firepower, not to mention the federation allies. The Tiyal, superstitious and backwards, were no match for Wessari technology.
At least, their space station designs were rather pleasing.
Tiyal border systems were captured without much effort.
The first ever planetary invasion in Wessari history was a resounding success.
The Zaxxoid general, non-plussed by the controversy of the Gottara Prime raid, easily smashed the Tiyal fleet.
The Tiyal, however, managed to do one thing right - they heavily fortified Yenon, their capital. Any attack on it would be very constly.
So, a peace was signed between the Wessari and the Tiyal, which had the Wessari acquite distant space colonies far away from its core.
And, after finding one more precursor artifact, the Wessari were faced with a sensation: they've located the home system of the First Leeague!
While I took advantage of the research stations in the First League home system immediately, I, for some reason, avoided settling the Ecumenopolis for a long time. Probably because I wasn't quite sure of what the Ecumenopolis mechanic does.
No matter how exciting the possible opportunities, Chancellor Ukna always puts the safety of her people first.
Anchorages are being built across the Wessari realm, to expand the fleet.
The Yax'Kalock performances, while being a bit on a... postmodern side, found their highly intellectual admirers among the Wessari.
Chancellor Ukna managed to convince the majority of Wessari that when it comes to invading planets, the best defense is a good counter-attack.
Furthemore, the arrogant theocrats of Tiyal Mandate were despised across the galaxy. Apologetics for Wessari expansion insisted that it's natural Wessari right to liberate planets suffering from theocratic misrule.
At home, Ukna launched a campaign of agiculture development.
The other marauder group was somewhat more eloquent than the first.
The new, more militaristic direction of the Wessari Star Accord, found its support in the Master's Teachings.
The Zaxxoids were perfectly willing to part with their own admirals - for a price.
Ukna was only too glad to help the Dathnak with their little problem, even as some Wessari grumbled that too much attention is given to the "gas people".
The increasing militarization came as a surprise to many foreign observers of the Star Accord. But in retrospect, it was inevitable, considering the drastic differenes between the Star Entente federation and other, faraway empires.
Still, even the new fleet couldn't prevent the horrific Zaxxoid raid on Gottara system. Some Wessari demanded immediate invasion of Zoxxoid home system, but most understood that the Star Accord fleet isn't powerful enough for it yet.
Measures were taken for Gottara Prime to recover.
The Tiyal would certainly provide an easier target than the Zaxxoids - that's what Ukna thought, at least.
The Tiyal responded with more bigoted rhetoric that only confirmed them as unsuitable stewards of the galaxy.
With all this going on, the Dathrak internal disputes were not important. Besides, Ukna would have hate it for these fascinating creatures to come to violence.
The Wessari fleet alone was worth 6K firepower, not to mention the federation allies. The Tiyal, superstitious and backwards, were no match for Wessari technology.
At least, their space station designs were rather pleasing.
Tiyal border systems were captured without much effort.
The first ever planetary invasion in Wessari history was a resounding success.
The Zaxxoid general, non-plussed by the controversy of the Gottara Prime raid, easily smashed the Tiyal fleet.
The Tiyal, however, managed to do one thing right - they heavily fortified Yenon, their capital. Any attack on it would be very constly.
So, a peace was signed between the Wessari and the Tiyal, which had the Wessari acquite distant space colonies far away from its core.
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When college graduate Stein, son of Ra, suggested overloading the capacity of energy generators to deal with the deficit, his suggestion with met with scepticism. The Chancellor, however, took his side.
News about the Sek-Lokkar becoming more egalitarian were met with optimism in the Star Entente.
Unfortunately, these hopes were soon dashed, as the Sek-Lokkar made clear that they still remain hostile to the Wessari.
Chancellor Ukna's militarization proceeded apace, despite criticism from the Opposition.
An even more wide-reaching reform made by Ukna was the institution of technocratic Science Directorates on every planet. Largely concentrating in their hands the management of once-independent city universities, the reform led to greater efficiency in research.
The Raxycodium definitely had one too many, if it's possible to say it like that.
News about the Sek-Lokkar becoming more egalitarian were met with optimism in the Star Entente.
Unfortunately, these hopes were soon dashed, as the Sek-Lokkar made clear that they still remain hostile to the Wessari.
Chancellor Ukna's militarization proceeded apace, despite criticism from the Opposition.
An even more wide-reaching reform made by Ukna was the institution of technocratic Science Directorates on every planet. Largely concentrating in their hands the management of once-independent city universities, the reform led to greater efficiency in research.
The Raxycodium definitely had one too many, if it's possible to say it like that.
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The Mentat's manners may had been a bit arrogant, and it took a while for researchers Skeg and Amik to get used to his appearance, yet there could be no denial that he knew the field of genetic tailoring.
Whatever the Raxicodium were drinking, that didn't help them to defend from savagely organized Bokasheran slavers, who combined in themselves all vices of civilization and brutality.
For some reason, the Alvothari decided to inform the Wessari about their "sickness".
The Mentat's experience was put to making the Wessari more physically strong. A more backwards species, like the Tiyal, would have rejected such modifications as sacrilege, but science-minded Wessari were perfectly comfortable with it.
The lack of consumer-goods producing factories was acutely felt in the Star Accord.
Note that I don't have alloy troubles at all, and that's my first "real" Stellaris game...
Seeing the Wessari gains against the Tiyal, the Velutari also decided to unleash the dogs of war.
Strange news arrived from the Alvothari. Apparently, a small group of them suggested enslaving the aliens, rather than exterminating them. The grand majority of Alvothari reacted to this proposal extremely negatively, expelling those who dared to make such a suggestion. The refugees decided to head to the Wessari Star Accord, which cautiously accepted them.
In a later version of his AI mod, Glavius made the AI to be less enthusiastic over expulsions.
Despite all the militarization, the Star Accord was far too weak to fight the Endurga.
The Vun-Okons of the Draipol easily dealt with Jogollowa allies of the Sek-Lokkar.
The L-cluster was within Wessari reach, but Chancellor Ukna - now styled the First Speaker after all her reforms - decided that now was not the time to activate gates.
Ukna was certainly a significant stateswoman. Her reforms, while controversial, ensured that she will be remembered forever among Wessari leaders.
The Zaxxoid Maradeur general easily dispatched hostile fleets.
The Jogollowa were also suffering from numerous, well-organized Vun-Okon armies.
Whatever the Raxicodium were drinking, that didn't help them to defend from savagely organized Bokasheran slavers, who combined in themselves all vices of civilization and brutality.
For some reason, the Alvothari decided to inform the Wessari about their "sickness".
The Mentat's experience was put to making the Wessari more physically strong. A more backwards species, like the Tiyal, would have rejected such modifications as sacrilege, but science-minded Wessari were perfectly comfortable with it.
The lack of consumer-goods producing factories was acutely felt in the Star Accord.
Note that I don't have alloy troubles at all, and that's my first "real" Stellaris game...
Seeing the Wessari gains against the Tiyal, the Velutari also decided to unleash the dogs of war.
Strange news arrived from the Alvothari. Apparently, a small group of them suggested enslaving the aliens, rather than exterminating them. The grand majority of Alvothari reacted to this proposal extremely negatively, expelling those who dared to make such a suggestion. The refugees decided to head to the Wessari Star Accord, which cautiously accepted them.
In a later version of his AI mod, Glavius made the AI to be less enthusiastic over expulsions.
Despite all the militarization, the Star Accord was far too weak to fight the Endurga.
The Vun-Okons of the Draipol easily dealt with Jogollowa allies of the Sek-Lokkar.
The L-cluster was within Wessari reach, but Chancellor Ukna - now styled the First Speaker after all her reforms - decided that now was not the time to activate gates.
Ukna was certainly a significant stateswoman. Her reforms, while controversial, ensured that she will be remembered forever among Wessari leaders.
The Zaxxoid Maradeur general easily dispatched hostile fleets.
The Jogollowa were also suffering from numerous, well-organized Vun-Okon armies.
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The Wessari were so focused on building up their fleets, they even bought clunkers from caravans.
After modifying the Wessari to be more strong, the Star Concord's second genetic modification project was uplifting the once pre-sapient Wacegi on Paggol Prime. Now the Wacegi could enjoy all the glorious fruits of civilization like clothing and unemployment.
The new First Speaker decided to annex the Tiyal Mandate once and for all. The Federation partners gave their assent to these plans.
The Tiyal fleet, while only slightly less numerous than the Wessari one, was technologically backward. Its defeat posed no particular problem.
This time, the Wessari brought a big enough fleet to overcome Yenon's defenses.
The result was never in doubt. Tiyal gods, being fictional, did nothing to save their nation from conquest. The Tiyal, once integrated, attempted to preach their spirituality to the rest of the population, but considering the fate of the Mandate, the population proved to be quite unreceptive.
The new acquisition significantly increased Wessari star holdings.
All inhabitants of the annexed planets were given full civil rights. However, to prevent rebellions threatening Wessari terriorial integrity, military patrols were instituted.
With the new conquest, Wessari's galactic standing significantly improved.
But the new planets weighted heavily on the Wessari economic situation. Production in certain plants had to be stopped.
Additional social programs were instituted to prevent the resulting malignant effects.
Meanwhile, Wessari scientists unveiled more evolutional mysteries.
Wessari genetics were self-modified to be satisfied with less consumer goods.
Meanwhile, the grand war the Velutarians started against the Sek-Lokkar was still ongoing. Raxicodium attempt to help their allies was soundly beaten off.
An Wessari attempt to counter-invade Raxicodium territory, however, was stalled by a Zaxxoid raid.
The whole Star Accord celebrated the Zaxxoid defeat. But lossed suffered by the Wessari fleet meant that the invasion of Raxicodium planets had to be called off.
The Zaxxoid seemed to harbor no ill will towards the Wessari for the defeat of their fleet, allowing them to even to hire Zaxxoid mercenaries.
News of the Velutarians becoming more xenophilic were met with joy.
One of the systems newly-colonized by the Wessari contained a ruined Dyson Sphere. The Wessari lacked the knowledge to repair it, but it was a magnificient sight even in its current state.
But soon, the galaxy would know another sight - Endurga fleets leaving their planets in regular battle formations for the first time....
After modifying the Wessari to be more strong, the Star Concord's second genetic modification project was uplifting the once pre-sapient Wacegi on Paggol Prime. Now the Wacegi could enjoy all the glorious fruits of civilization like clothing and unemployment.
The new First Speaker decided to annex the Tiyal Mandate once and for all. The Federation partners gave their assent to these plans.
The Tiyal fleet, while only slightly less numerous than the Wessari one, was technologically backward. Its defeat posed no particular problem.
This time, the Wessari brought a big enough fleet to overcome Yenon's defenses.
The result was never in doubt. Tiyal gods, being fictional, did nothing to save their nation from conquest. The Tiyal, once integrated, attempted to preach their spirituality to the rest of the population, but considering the fate of the Mandate, the population proved to be quite unreceptive.
The new acquisition significantly increased Wessari star holdings.
All inhabitants of the annexed planets were given full civil rights. However, to prevent rebellions threatening Wessari terriorial integrity, military patrols were instituted.
With the new conquest, Wessari's galactic standing significantly improved.
But the new planets weighted heavily on the Wessari economic situation. Production in certain plants had to be stopped.
Additional social programs were instituted to prevent the resulting malignant effects.
Meanwhile, Wessari scientists unveiled more evolutional mysteries.
Wessari genetics were self-modified to be satisfied with less consumer goods.
Meanwhile, the grand war the Velutarians started against the Sek-Lokkar was still ongoing. Raxicodium attempt to help their allies was soundly beaten off.
An Wessari attempt to counter-invade Raxicodium territory, however, was stalled by a Zaxxoid raid.
The whole Star Accord celebrated the Zaxxoid defeat. But lossed suffered by the Wessari fleet meant that the invasion of Raxicodium planets had to be called off.
The Zaxxoid seemed to harbor no ill will towards the Wessari for the defeat of their fleet, allowing them to even to hire Zaxxoid mercenaries.
News of the Velutarians becoming more xenophilic were met with joy.
One of the systems newly-colonized by the Wessari contained a ruined Dyson Sphere. The Wessari lacked the knowledge to repair it, but it was a magnificient sight even in its current state.
But soon, the galaxy would know another sight - Endurga fleets leaving their planets in regular battle formations for the first time....
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The Rise and Fall of the Great Khan
Yes, the Dyson sphere looks like a useful megastructure indeed, perhaps the most useful one.
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The Wessari First Speaker, upon hearing that the new "Great Khan" has a diplomatic transmission for all denizens of the galaxy, prepared to endure the usual screeching and hostile insults typical of the Endurga. What he saw instead, shocked him.
This corresponds to my own experience. I, too, expected the usual Raxicodium-level confrontational stuff. Good job to Paradox writers for subverting my expectations and making me feel some sympathy for the Khan and his people.
Far more shocking, however, was the appearance of Edurga troops in the new Wessari acquisitions.
The Wessari fleet numbered around 10K at this stage. It was clear that the Khan is determined to conquer as many stars and planets as possible for his people. With a heavy heart, the Frist Speaker signed a formal submission to the Khan.
In retrospect, I could set my fleet to "allies take point" mode. The Khan's troops were weaker than the Star Entente Federation, in total. But I didn't notice this option yet, and the Khan was threatening to nullify my annexation of the Tiyal lands.
Unfortunately, the two other members of the Federation disapproved of the Wessari decision, with the result of the Federation now continuing on without its founder.
It also kicked me out of the Sek-Lokkar war, preventing me from any potential gains from it.
Still, the Great Khan, was, by all accounts, a truly remarkable individual, both in his palace and in battle.
Frustrated with the war ending, the former Zaxxoid admiral in eternal Wessari service unsuccessfully attempted to defeat the annoying strange hive in one of the Tiyal systems.
Only then the Wessari thought to ask the Curators about the Hive.
Once the Khan conquers a system, it automatically "de-surveys" it, to prevent the player from just regaining it outright with a construction ship. The Khan's own construction ships, however, do not need to survey a system in order to claim it. Such is the way the Khanate gains territory.
Many Wessari were forced to join the Khan's battle fleets. Granted, since the Khan cared about her soldiers and paid well, it wasn't that awful a predicament.
Furthermore, the Khan didn't mind her subjects declaring war on other nations who were not her satrapies, allowing the Wessari to restart the war with the Sek-Lokkar.
Unfortunately, many Sek-Lokkar systems were already conquered by the Wessari's former Federation.
Still, not only the Wessari managed to conquer the Sceptum system and its associated planet, they also claimed the Cador system right under the Great Khan's nose - her ships just couldn't be everywhere. The Khan, strangely, didn't attempt to mind it - maybe it amused her?
In fact, the Khan's troops even helped the Wessari defeat the Sek-Lokkar.
Even as a Satrapy, the Wessari managed to gain land.
Luxuries were distributed to the newly-conquered planet to ease the transition for the inhabitants.
The Khan's Voidfarers managed to defeat a bigger fleet of the genocidal Alvothari.
However, the Draipol proved to be a harder nut to crack...
Still, the Khan rebounded from this defeat. It was a honor for many Wessari to fight the Purifiers and win.
However, it appeared that the Khan has bitten off more than she can chew when she started to antagonize the Mechazur robots. In fact, their war with the Khan saw Mechazur echelons move out of their home systems...
The result was not surprising. Even the Khan couldn't fight a force almost 5X her fleet's strength. The tale of the Khan's defeat would be immortalized across the galaxy in tragedies, where the Khan's hubris was presented as the cause of her downfall. She just couldn't believe that her fate was to be defeated by Helperbot O5.
Khan Musseg, the Great Khan's successor, while clearly talented, was far from being as remarkable an individual. He had problems holding his nobles together, much less keeping the Wessari as a satrapy.
With the Wessari satrapy status ended, the Vun-Okons of the Draipol and the Velutari were only too happy to have the Wessari as members of the Star Entente, again.
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The Wessari First Speaker, upon hearing that the new "Great Khan" has a diplomatic transmission for all denizens of the galaxy, prepared to endure the usual screeching and hostile insults typical of the Endurga. What he saw instead, shocked him.
This corresponds to my own experience. I, too, expected the usual Raxicodium-level confrontational stuff. Good job to Paradox writers for subverting my expectations and making me feel some sympathy for the Khan and his people.
Far more shocking, however, was the appearance of Edurga troops in the new Wessari acquisitions.
The Wessari fleet numbered around 10K at this stage. It was clear that the Khan is determined to conquer as many stars and planets as possible for his people. With a heavy heart, the Frist Speaker signed a formal submission to the Khan.
In retrospect, I could set my fleet to "allies take point" mode. The Khan's troops were weaker than the Star Entente Federation, in total. But I didn't notice this option yet, and the Khan was threatening to nullify my annexation of the Tiyal lands.
Unfortunately, the two other members of the Federation disapproved of the Wessari decision, with the result of the Federation now continuing on without its founder.
It also kicked me out of the Sek-Lokkar war, preventing me from any potential gains from it.
Still, the Great Khan, was, by all accounts, a truly remarkable individual, both in his palace and in battle.
Frustrated with the war ending, the former Zaxxoid admiral in eternal Wessari service unsuccessfully attempted to defeat the annoying strange hive in one of the Tiyal systems.
Only then the Wessari thought to ask the Curators about the Hive.
Once the Khan conquers a system, it automatically "de-surveys" it, to prevent the player from just regaining it outright with a construction ship. The Khan's own construction ships, however, do not need to survey a system in order to claim it. Such is the way the Khanate gains territory.
Many Wessari were forced to join the Khan's battle fleets. Granted, since the Khan cared about her soldiers and paid well, it wasn't that awful a predicament.
Furthermore, the Khan didn't mind her subjects declaring war on other nations who were not her satrapies, allowing the Wessari to restart the war with the Sek-Lokkar.
Unfortunately, many Sek-Lokkar systems were already conquered by the Wessari's former Federation.
Still, not only the Wessari managed to conquer the Sceptum system and its associated planet, they also claimed the Cador system right under the Great Khan's nose - her ships just couldn't be everywhere. The Khan, strangely, didn't attempt to mind it - maybe it amused her?
In fact, the Khan's troops even helped the Wessari defeat the Sek-Lokkar.
Even as a Satrapy, the Wessari managed to gain land.
Luxuries were distributed to the newly-conquered planet to ease the transition for the inhabitants.
The Khan's Voidfarers managed to defeat a bigger fleet of the genocidal Alvothari.
However, the Draipol proved to be a harder nut to crack...
Still, the Khan rebounded from this defeat. It was a honor for many Wessari to fight the Purifiers and win.
However, it appeared that the Khan has bitten off more than she can chew when she started to antagonize the Mechazur robots. In fact, their war with the Khan saw Mechazur echelons move out of their home systems...
The result was not surprising. Even the Khan couldn't fight a force almost 5X her fleet's strength. The tale of the Khan's defeat would be immortalized across the galaxy in tragedies, where the Khan's hubris was presented as the cause of her downfall. She just couldn't believe that her fate was to be defeated by Helperbot O5.
Khan Musseg, the Great Khan's successor, while clearly talented, was far from being as remarkable an individual. He had problems holding his nobles together, much less keeping the Wessari as a satrapy.
With the Wessari satrapy status ended, the Vun-Okons of the Draipol and the Velutari were only too happy to have the Wessari as members of the Star Entente, again.
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Indeed! I think Paradox deliberately wanted to create emergent gameplay like this. They certainly have their successes in game design.
Uplifting the Uplifters
The Mechazur were insistent - in their own, robotic way - that the abandoned Ecumenopolis needs to be colonized. The Wessari generally trusted science and progress, even when coming from clearly somewhat bugged bots, so they decided to obey their recommendation.
What a nasty, hopeless way to die for these alien astronauts. The Wessari could only thank their ancient wise Chancellors for not allowing Orassia to come to such a fate.
The Velutarians proporsed to regain the Khanate systems back for the Star Entente Federation. After a brief debate, the Wessari decided that all their oaths of loyalty applied only to the dead Great Khan, and not to her successors, and supported the Velutarians.
The main Draipol fleet was good enough to mop up the once-mighty army of the Khanate.
The war ended soon, albeit a couple of systems were still left in the Khanate hands. Also note that the Khanate, for some reason, still held the former Draipol capital system at that point.
Fen Habbanis ecumenopolis turned out to be full of potential. Somewhat ironically for a planet completely covered in buildings, the governor elected was a plantoid Raxicodium.
Genetic self-modification was also done on the Alvothari population of the Star Accord (the Alvothari that fled from their government due to their slightly more pacifistic stance on alien life).
Meanwhile, the "main" branch of Alvothari was busy conquering Raxicodium systems. The smell of burned plant tissue permeated this part of the galaxy.
The Alvothari had proved to be quite adept at constructing megastructures intended to aid them in their future cleansing of the galaxy.
The First Speaker attempted to hinder the Alvothari by paying the Zaxxoid to raid them.
Meanwhile, in a major sensation, the Enigmatic Cache entered the Orassia system and made an offer... the Wessari were fearful, but in the end, their curiousity prevailed over their fear.
A major reason for them accepting the offer to ascend was the growing realization that among all the galactic xenophobes, the Wessari and the Star Entente Federation are the only powers capable of caring about the good of the whole galax.y.
As some Wessari feared, the Enigmatic Machine was not quite up to the task. It fell to Wessari researchers themselves to help it in its mission.
A construction ship hovering above the Enigmatic Machine
The remains of Endurga holdings inside Star Entente territory were soon annexed. Note that this meant that the Wessari gained control over the former Draipol capital. Dunno why the Vun-Okons of Draipol didn't bother to claim it themselves.
The Draipol ex-capital was quite a prize.
Finally!
The species trait gained is:
Researcher Output +10%
Leader Experience Gain +25%
What a nasty, hopeless way to die for these alien astronauts. The Wessari could only thank their ancient wise Chancellors for not allowing Orassia to come to such a fate.
The Velutarians proporsed to regain the Khanate systems back for the Star Entente Federation. After a brief debate, the Wessari decided that all their oaths of loyalty applied only to the dead Great Khan, and not to her successors, and supported the Velutarians.
The main Draipol fleet was good enough to mop up the once-mighty army of the Khanate.
The war ended soon, albeit a couple of systems were still left in the Khanate hands. Also note that the Khanate, for some reason, still held the former Draipol capital system at that point.
Fen Habbanis ecumenopolis turned out to be full of potential. Somewhat ironically for a planet completely covered in buildings, the governor elected was a plantoid Raxicodium.
Genetic self-modification was also done on the Alvothari population of the Star Accord (the Alvothari that fled from their government due to their slightly more pacifistic stance on alien life).
Meanwhile, the "main" branch of Alvothari was busy conquering Raxicodium systems. The smell of burned plant tissue permeated this part of the galaxy.
The Alvothari had proved to be quite adept at constructing megastructures intended to aid them in their future cleansing of the galaxy.
The First Speaker attempted to hinder the Alvothari by paying the Zaxxoid to raid them.
Meanwhile, in a major sensation, the Enigmatic Cache entered the Orassia system and made an offer... the Wessari were fearful, but in the end, their curiousity prevailed over their fear.
A major reason for them accepting the offer to ascend was the growing realization that among all the galactic xenophobes, the Wessari and the Star Entente Federation are the only powers capable of caring about the good of the whole galax.y.
As some Wessari feared, the Enigmatic Machine was not quite up to the task. It fell to Wessari researchers themselves to help it in its mission.
A construction ship hovering above the Enigmatic Machine
The remains of Endurga holdings inside Star Entente territory were soon annexed. Note that this meant that the Wessari gained control over the former Draipol capital. Dunno why the Vun-Okons of Draipol didn't bother to claim it themselves.
The Draipol ex-capital was quite a prize.
Finally!
The species trait gained is:
Researcher Output +10%
Leader Experience Gain +25%
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You actually receive the bonus once the project is completed.... but my star foxes had no further complications with the Cache.
Machine Uprisings Everywhere
The growing economic power of the Wessari led to them being recognized as the Federation Presidents. Unfortunately, the official ceremony was interrupted by news of Draipol machines rising against their makers.
D'Oko'ba, a Vun-Okon scientist who created his sentient AI knowledge-gatherers, never could have thought that his AI would turn out to be too effective...
Meanwhile, the Bokasherans and the Alvothari were continuing to demolish the Raxicodium commonwealth, in an informal alliance of sorts (The Alvothari wouldn't even think of signing formal alliances).
The Wessari once thought that the uplifting process had been over, but they were surprisingly mistaken. When they realized the true end of the uplifting process, their joy was mixed up with pain, as they realized what they had missed before...
The Wessari First Speaker convinced the rest of the Federation that planetary systems conquered from the machines by the Federation President should be transferred to the mandate of the Federation President - meaning, to the Wessari Star Accord itself.
Since you conquer the systems of major threats automatically without a peace treaty, there was no need for the Wessari to claim a system in order to conquer it.
The same scenario repeated itself with the Velutarians.
Wessari use of Xenomorph Armies was criticised by the parliamentary opposition, but the majority was convinced that the benefits of their use outweighs the drawbacks.
First Speaker Nish na-Forkan, whose long term saw Wessari independence from the Horde, its Presidency in the Federation, and suppression of machine uprisings, could truly claim that while he was not an ethnic Wessari, he was at least as cunning as one.
Wessari Star Accord around 2390.
Civil development was not forgotten by the First Speaker, as he instituted an ambitious program to clear the jungles of Guram.
The only thing worrying the Wessari was the increasing power of the Alvothari Purifiers. News about them obliterating a Zaxxoid fleet confirmed that these fears have validity.
Still, as far as official Galactic Power Rating, run by the venerable Politology Institute of Orassia, was concerned, the Wessari were #1.
D'Oko'ba, a Vun-Okon scientist who created his sentient AI knowledge-gatherers, never could have thought that his AI would turn out to be too effective...
Meanwhile, the Bokasherans and the Alvothari were continuing to demolish the Raxicodium commonwealth, in an informal alliance of sorts (The Alvothari wouldn't even think of signing formal alliances).
The Wessari once thought that the uplifting process had been over, but they were surprisingly mistaken. When they realized the true end of the uplifting process, their joy was mixed up with pain, as they realized what they had missed before...
The Wessari First Speaker convinced the rest of the Federation that planetary systems conquered from the machines by the Federation President should be transferred to the mandate of the Federation President - meaning, to the Wessari Star Accord itself.
Since you conquer the systems of major threats automatically without a peace treaty, there was no need for the Wessari to claim a system in order to conquer it.
The same scenario repeated itself with the Velutarians.
Wessari use of Xenomorph Armies was criticised by the parliamentary opposition, but the majority was convinced that the benefits of their use outweighs the drawbacks.
First Speaker Nish na-Forkan, whose long term saw Wessari independence from the Horde, its Presidency in the Federation, and suppression of machine uprisings, could truly claim that while he was not an ethnic Wessari, he was at least as cunning as one.
Wessari Star Accord around 2390.
Civil development was not forgotten by the First Speaker, as he instituted an ambitious program to clear the jungles of Guram.
The only thing worrying the Wessari was the increasing power of the Alvothari Purifiers. News about them obliterating a Zaxxoid fleet confirmed that these fears have validity.
Still, as far as official Galactic Power Rating, run by the venerable Politology Institute of Orassia, was concerned, the Wessari were #1.
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The Great War
Research into mysterious crystalline entities inspired Wessari scientists to develop applications in energy production.
I really like the detail and care put by Paradox writers into events and anomalies. The game is really rich in flavour.
The mysterious dealings and beliefs of the nomadic Numistic Order were viewed by the pragmatic Wessari with suspicion. However, they certainly had their effect.
Wessari proposal to build more Titan-class ships for the Federation was approved by their partners.
With the new acquisitions came the inevitable bureaucratic errors and overextension. It was hoped that the new Paradise Domes will decrease crime and social tensions on Obleron II.
Cato na-Markish, a popular politician in the Velutarian Alliance, was known for his strongly anti-Alvothari stance, constantly making speeches describing their outrages and atrocities. Even unrelated speeches of his ended with , "furthermore, I believe that the Alvothari Purifier state needs to be destroyed". He was so fanatical that his opponents pointed out that he at times sounds like a Purifier himself. But his rhetorical skills finally persuaded the Federation to unite in a cause of ending the Alvothari threat.
In more peaceful matters, Wessari researchers finally figured out how to start repairs of the Dyson Sphere.
The Alvothari possessed a large fleet in ex-Raxicodium systems.
Another fleet was moving towards the Omicron Persei fortress of the Wessari Star Accord. The Wessari considered this front to be much more important than the ex-Raxicodium one due to many important populated Wessari planets being located near it.
Unfortunately, the Omicron Persei Fortress didn't justify the many hopes invested in it, falling quicker than most anticipated.
On the opposite side of the galaxy, the Allied fleet was moving in to ex-Raxicodium systems.
I finally discovered the "take point" command.
The Federation President fleet inflicted a huge defeat on the Alvothari force on the "eastern" front.
Another fleet reconquered Omicron Persei on the "western" front. But the appearance of massive Wavebreaker Alvothari fleet was certainly alarming.
The Wessari had to bring their capital defence fleet in action to stop the Wavebreaker flotilla.
More victories followed.
Recent advances in kinetic weapon technology made the Wessari fleets even more effective.
However, Wessari generals fell victim to their own success. Attempting to take control of the strategic Durth gateway, they overreached, allowing the enemy Red Tide flotilla to intercept them.
The losses suffered were medium-large.
At least, the generals seem to have learned something from defeat.
Still, on the "western" front the Alvothari were now free to attack, for the moment.
On the "eastern" front, things went far worse for them, as the Federation fleet proved itself to be far superior to Alvothari flotillas.
However, most of "eastern" fleets had to be recalled to defend the "west", through the wormhole.
Despite warnings from scientists, the generals decided to open the L-gate, hoping that they would improve their ability to maneuver across the galaxy. The result was certainly unexpected...
I really like the detail and care put by Paradox writers into events and anomalies. The game is really rich in flavour.
The mysterious dealings and beliefs of the nomadic Numistic Order were viewed by the pragmatic Wessari with suspicion. However, they certainly had their effect.
Wessari proposal to build more Titan-class ships for the Federation was approved by their partners.
With the new acquisitions came the inevitable bureaucratic errors and overextension. It was hoped that the new Paradise Domes will decrease crime and social tensions on Obleron II.
Cato na-Markish, a popular politician in the Velutarian Alliance, was known for his strongly anti-Alvothari stance, constantly making speeches describing their outrages and atrocities. Even unrelated speeches of his ended with , "furthermore, I believe that the Alvothari Purifier state needs to be destroyed". He was so fanatical that his opponents pointed out that he at times sounds like a Purifier himself. But his rhetorical skills finally persuaded the Federation to unite in a cause of ending the Alvothari threat.
In more peaceful matters, Wessari researchers finally figured out how to start repairs of the Dyson Sphere.
The Alvothari possessed a large fleet in ex-Raxicodium systems.
Another fleet was moving towards the Omicron Persei fortress of the Wessari Star Accord. The Wessari considered this front to be much more important than the ex-Raxicodium one due to many important populated Wessari planets being located near it.
Unfortunately, the Omicron Persei Fortress didn't justify the many hopes invested in it, falling quicker than most anticipated.
On the opposite side of the galaxy, the Allied fleet was moving in to ex-Raxicodium systems.
I finally discovered the "take point" command.
The Federation President fleet inflicted a huge defeat on the Alvothari force on the "eastern" front.
Another fleet reconquered Omicron Persei on the "western" front. But the appearance of massive Wavebreaker Alvothari fleet was certainly alarming.
The Wessari had to bring their capital defence fleet in action to stop the Wavebreaker flotilla.
More victories followed.
Recent advances in kinetic weapon technology made the Wessari fleets even more effective.
However, Wessari generals fell victim to their own success. Attempting to take control of the strategic Durth gateway, they overreached, allowing the enemy Red Tide flotilla to intercept them.
The losses suffered were medium-large.
At least, the generals seem to have learned something from defeat.
Still, on the "western" front the Alvothari were now free to attack, for the moment.
On the "eastern" front, things went far worse for them, as the Federation fleet proved itself to be far superior to Alvothari flotillas.
However, most of "eastern" fleets had to be recalled to defend the "west", through the wormhole.
Despite warnings from scientists, the generals decided to open the L-gate, hoping that they would improve their ability to maneuver across the galaxy. The result was certainly unexpected...
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