I'm about to start my play now. Do you mean like a state of the union kind of post? I can do that.
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Pretty much. It is something I remember from a succession game of Dwarf Fortress I followed years back, and just provided a useful perspective of where things stood at each hand-over.
I've seen that work quite effectively in other succession games too from time to time.
State of the Calling - Nik's 1st Turn Part 1
As High Inquisitor Xaz takes office, this is the state of the Calling.
First, the territory. Note the many opportinities for our economy and science to grow.
The previous High Inquisitor has made our minaral output impressive and strong, but we need to improve food and energy output, as well as our science output:
This is the output of our respective planets. Our home is still our stronghold:
And these are the avalable planets to colonize. Or not:
Our current research:
And here is our society's policies:
Our neighbours are strong, but as long as they don't unite against us...
As High Inquisitor Xaz takes office, this is the state of the Calling.
First, the territory. Note the many opportinities for our economy and science to grow.
The previous High Inquisitor has made our minaral output impressive and strong, but we need to improve food and energy output, as well as our science output:
This is the output of our respective planets. Our home is still our stronghold:
And these are the avalable planets to colonize. Or not:
Our current research:
And here is our society's policies:
Our neighbours are strong, but as long as they don't unite against us...
First moves - Nik's 1st turn - Part 2
First order of the day is to improve our controlled area with stations. Science, minerals and enegy all needs to be improved! As soon as our energy output is at zero or more, we'll go for science first.
Half a year into my reign, new technologies are chosen, and I wisely choose as follows:
Another construction ship is ordered early 2221.
Mid year 2221, we meet fellow star wanderers; the League of Hir'Qelli. They seem to like us!
In 2222 we start researching Basic Combat Roles for our navy:
Late 2222 a scouting ship in the far galactic south met her demise:
At the end of 2222, we meet the Romusari Imperium! They really, really don't like us.
Late 2223, we start to research a doctrine giving us more naval capacity!
Right after, worrisome news from the galactic south. The Ymacera League won their war against our neighbours. They are getting quite powerful. Thankfully our previous High Inquisitor made a non aggression pact with them!
We then promptly make a deal for active sensor links with them, and some tech sharing from us to them. Thery are our superiors in tech, so that could not be made mutual.
Early 2224, we start researching better power plants:
To our galactic west, between an increasingly hostile Ymacera League and our friends the Ess'Jaggon Hegemony, there is a continental world ripe for the taking. We initiate colonization to enlarge our controlled area. We name the new colony Roich.
Late 2224, we finally get the tech for destroyers:
End of 2224, we get an offer for a non-aggression pact with the League of Hir'Qelli. We happily accept.
Such is the economy at the start of 2225:
First order of the day is to improve our controlled area with stations. Science, minerals and enegy all needs to be improved! As soon as our energy output is at zero or more, we'll go for science first.
Half a year into my reign, new technologies are chosen, and I wisely choose as follows:
Another construction ship is ordered early 2221.
Mid year 2221, we meet fellow star wanderers; the League of Hir'Qelli. They seem to like us!
In 2222 we start researching Basic Combat Roles for our navy:
Late 2222 a scouting ship in the far galactic south met her demise:
At the end of 2222, we meet the Romusari Imperium! They really, really don't like us.
Late 2223, we start to research a doctrine giving us more naval capacity!
Right after, worrisome news from the galactic south. The Ymacera League won their war against our neighbours. They are getting quite powerful. Thankfully our previous High Inquisitor made a non aggression pact with them!
We then promptly make a deal for active sensor links with them, and some tech sharing from us to them. Thery are our superiors in tech, so that could not be made mutual.
Early 2224, we start researching better power plants:
To our galactic west, between an increasingly hostile Ymacera League and our friends the Ess'Jaggon Hegemony, there is a continental world ripe for the taking. We initiate colonization to enlarge our controlled area. We name the new colony Roich.
Late 2224, we finally get the tech for destroyers:
End of 2224, we get an offer for a non-aggression pact with the League of Hir'Qelli. We happily accept.
Such is the economy at the start of 2225:
Next five years - Nik's 1st turn - Part 3
After the new power plants were finished researched, our physics department began researching sentinel point-defense.
Mid 2225 we are contacted by the Interstellar Tebadoran Autocracy. They are quite strong:
Late 2225, we begin researching railguns:
End of the year, we begin the long path towards psi warriors:
Late 2226, the Kingdom of Ufram offers to exchange star charts, which we gladly accept:
End of 2226 brings new focus in the physics department:
Shortly after, we get a new tradition started, when the Calling gets a wave of colonization fever:
This coincides with the building of space stations above Zinix and Zichash.
In early 2227, we are contacted by the Sacred Jas'Gavaz Empire, as well as the Bakturian Citizen Alliance and the Council of Vsem-Klack:
Mid 2227, we start the preparations for colonizing Pavagh III, which we will name Shix:
With the establishment of proper government on Roich, we have exceeded our ability for direct planetary control, which is 3 planets currently. The Highness Sector is estabilished:
With railguns researched, work on more effective building construction is started:
Mid 2228, we are approched by the Ess'Jaggon Hegemony for a non-aggression pact. We readily accept.
Shortly after, they ask for a defensive treaty. We decline, as we're afraid it'll bring us into conflict with their rivals, the very powerful Ymacera League. We have a non aggression treaty with the latter, so we feel safe for now.
Early 2229, we begin to search for the Lythuric Gas, which will if we have it greatly improve our ship's shields:
Late 2229, we begin to search for Teldar Crystals, which will greatly improve our kinetic weapons if controlled:
End of 2229, we get an offer of star charts and active sensor links for 15 years by the League of Hir'Qelli. We gladly accept:
After the new power plants were finished researched, our physics department began researching sentinel point-defense.
Mid 2225 we are contacted by the Interstellar Tebadoran Autocracy. They are quite strong:
Late 2225, we begin researching railguns:
End of the year, we begin the long path towards psi warriors:
Late 2226, the Kingdom of Ufram offers to exchange star charts, which we gladly accept:
End of 2226 brings new focus in the physics department:
Shortly after, we get a new tradition started, when the Calling gets a wave of colonization fever:
This coincides with the building of space stations above Zinix and Zichash.
In early 2227, we are contacted by the Sacred Jas'Gavaz Empire, as well as the Bakturian Citizen Alliance and the Council of Vsem-Klack:
Mid 2227, we start the preparations for colonizing Pavagh III, which we will name Shix:
With the establishment of proper government on Roich, we have exceeded our ability for direct planetary control, which is 3 planets currently. The Highness Sector is estabilished:
With railguns researched, work on more effective building construction is started:
Mid 2228, we are approched by the Ess'Jaggon Hegemony for a non-aggression pact. We readily accept.
Shortly after, they ask for a defensive treaty. We decline, as we're afraid it'll bring us into conflict with their rivals, the very powerful Ymacera League. We have a non aggression treaty with the latter, so we feel safe for now.
Early 2229, we begin to search for the Lythuric Gas, which will if we have it greatly improve our ship's shields:
Late 2229, we begin to search for Teldar Crystals, which will greatly improve our kinetic weapons if controlled:
End of 2229, we get an offer of star charts and active sensor links for 15 years by the League of Hir'Qelli. We gladly accept:
So far, we have a non-aggression pact. Our neighbours to the west wants to cozy up, but I consider taking them on soon. We need the space!
The struggle for energy - Nik's 1st turn - Part 4
Late 2230 we discover that Sol III, a system not yet claimed by any empire, is locked in a global war. And they are close to unlocking the secret of the atom. We start building assault armies to rescue them from this mistake!
Early 2231 we start research for synchronized defenses:
And construction templates:
Mid 2232 we start researching observatories:
Later the same year we enact a new tradition, reducing our outpost upkeep by 50%:
End of the year, we initiate our invasion of Sol III.
At the same time, the League of Hir'Qelli, who lies to our north, wants a defensive pact. This would secure our northern borders in case the Syldaean Regime attacks, so we accept!
They then ask for a migration treaty, which we of course accept. This means we can get pops that can potentially colonize where we can't!
Mid 2233 we finish our invasion of Sol III, and then create the Sol Sector:
We are in dire need of energy, a constant problem during our reign (the previous ruler left us with a massive deficit we never managed to recover from). So we trade. The surplus for energy were 0.59 per month before the trade, and the surplus for minerals 123. We need desperately to increase our navy, so this is how we do it:
We then start our buildup, and also begin preparations to add another planet to our empire. We name it Groro:
Late 2230 we discover that Sol III, a system not yet claimed by any empire, is locked in a global war. And they are close to unlocking the secret of the atom. We start building assault armies to rescue them from this mistake!
Early 2231 we start research for synchronized defenses:
And construction templates:
Mid 2232 we start researching observatories:
Later the same year we enact a new tradition, reducing our outpost upkeep by 50%:
End of the year, we initiate our invasion of Sol III.
At the same time, the League of Hir'Qelli, who lies to our north, wants a defensive pact. This would secure our northern borders in case the Syldaean Regime attacks, so we accept!
They then ask for a migration treaty, which we of course accept. This means we can get pops that can potentially colonize where we can't!
Mid 2233 we finish our invasion of Sol III, and then create the Sol Sector:
We are in dire need of energy, a constant problem during our reign (the previous ruler left us with a massive deficit we never managed to recover from). So we trade. The surplus for energy were 0.59 per month before the trade, and the surplus for minerals 123. We need desperately to increase our navy, so this is how we do it:
We then start our buildup, and also begin preparations to add another planet to our empire. We name it Groro:
Invading Earth! Boo!
Also, of course the Romusari Imperium really don't like you, their leader is Onobanjo! (/shameless_plug)
Also, of course the Romusari Imperium really don't like you, their leader is Onobanjo!
(/shameless_plug)
Haha, ah that bugger Onobanjo.Invading Earth! Boo!
Also, of course the Romusari Imperium really don't like you, their leader is Onobanjo!
The struggle for energy - Nik's 1st turn - Part 5
Mid 2235, the first six destroyers are ordered constructed!
Early 2236, we start researching subspace sensors:
Mid 2236, we start researching betharian power plants:
Mid 2237 we start researching yurantic crystal mining, which will - if controlled - give us better weapons. And cheaper war demands, which is always nice.
At the end of 2237, we get contacted by the United Screk Sovereignty.
At the end of 2238, we start to research better armor:
As his last action for his term as High Inquisitor, Xaz initiates research of red lasers.
His term ends before he can see his ordering of a new frontier outpost close to Sol. This outpost will give us access to much resources, a boon to the Calling!
Our relations and power comparisions at the end of his term:
Our planets and sectors. Both sectors are set to build up on energy. Highness needs some energy inserted now and then, else our economy tanks. Remember that, next one.
Species in our empire:
Our economy:
Note to the next High Inquisitor: It's been a while since I last upgraded our ships. Might be needed. Both the Ess'Jaggon (our friends as of now) and the Syldaean are valid targets, equal to us in strength, but the latter is smaller and might be an easier target.
Mid 2235, the first six destroyers are ordered constructed!
Early 2236, we start researching subspace sensors:
Mid 2236, we start researching betharian power plants:
Mid 2237 we start researching yurantic crystal mining, which will - if controlled - give us better weapons. And cheaper war demands, which is always nice.
At the end of 2237, we get contacted by the United Screk Sovereignty.
At the end of 2238, we start to research better armor:
As his last action for his term as High Inquisitor, Xaz initiates research of red lasers.
His term ends before he can see his ordering of a new frontier outpost close to Sol. This outpost will give us access to much resources, a boon to the Calling!
Our relations and power comparisions at the end of his term:
Our planets and sectors. Both sectors are set to build up on energy. Highness needs some energy inserted now and then, else our economy tanks. Remember that, next one.
Species in our empire:
Our economy:
Note to the next High Inquisitor: It's been a while since I last upgraded our ships. Might be needed. Both the Ess'Jaggon (our friends as of now) and the Syldaean are valid targets, equal to us in strength, but the latter is smaller and might be an easier target.
Nearly half the list are hegemonic imperialists O.O
Decent ramping up there. Also, it seems it's becoming a tradition to leave a food deficit to the next High Inquisitor
Decent ramping up there. Also, it seems it's becoming a tradition to leave a food deficit to the next High Inquisitor
Yes, fun times you know?
Thanks! And yes, I was hovering above zero until the last year or so, then I guess I got more pops.Decent ramping up there. Also, it seems it's becoming a tradition to leave a food deficit to the next High Inquisitor
im.....getting a wizard of oz vibe from those winged monkeysFirst moves - Nik's 1st turn - Part 2
First order of the day is to improve our controlled area with stations. Science, minerals and enegy all needs to be improved! As soon as our energy output is at zero or more, we'll go for science first.
Half a year into my reign, new technologies are chosen, and I wisely choose as follows:
Another construction ship is ordered early 2221.
Mid year 2221, we meet fellow star wanderers; the League of Hir'Qelli. They seem to like us!
In 2222 we start researching Basic Combat Roles for our navy:
Late 2222 a scouting ship in the far galactic south met her demise:
At the end of 2222, we meet the Romusari Imperium! They really, really don't like us.
Late 2223, we start to research a doctrine giving us more naval capacity!
Right after, worrisome news from the galactic south. The Ymacera League won their war against our neighbours. They are getting quite powerful. Thankfully our previous High Inquisitor made a non aggression pact with them!
We then promptly make a deal for active sensor links with them, and some tech sharing from us to them. Thery are our superiors in tech, so that could not be made mutual.
Early 2224, we start researching better power plants:
To our galactic west, between an increasingly hostile Ymacera League and our friends the Ess'Jaggon Hegemony, there is a continental world ripe for the taking. We initiate colonization to enlarge our controlled area. We name the new colony Roich.
Late 2224, we finally get the tech for destroyers:
End of 2224, we get an offer for a non-aggression pact with the League of Hir'Qelli. We happily accept.
Such is the economy at the start of 2225:
Those humans ... perhaps one day they will be worth citizens. Perhaps.
So onto tenure no.3 - I look forward to it.
So onto tenure no.3 - I look forward to it.