Thanks, I'm feeling it's a good fit too.
Fun to write. Thanks so much! Nice quote there.
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Fun to write.
Chapter 3
“So, what happened, then?”
The Creature leaned forward.
“War. War happened.”
The Watcher shaked his head.
“The Nagyari was stronger than the Yldar. The war was swift. Two planets, six systems. The Yldar was crippled.”
The Watcher sighed.
“That victory undid much. So much.”
The Creature raised his eyebrows.
“How come, my friend?”
The Watcher looked intently at his friend.
“The economy. It crashed. The Yldar was expensive to rule, it turned out. Yes, most expensive. Quite the blow to the Nagyari economy, they ended up being.”
The Creature shaked his head.
“It often is. How bad was it?”
The Watcher smiled sadly.
“The energy budget went from a net positive of 20 to a net negative of almost 80, overnight. The consumer goods budget from positive 20s to negative 50s.”
He looked into the distance.
“Then it was the matter of food. A healthy surplus of 40 went into the deep 50s negative. The whole Empire starved.”
The Creature gasped.
“Surely, this was fixed soon?”
The Watcher shaked his head.
“No, no it wasn’t. Of course, much was done. Industries rediverted, shut down even. Energy generators built; farms sowed. But society went into shatters. It took too long time, and people did not have the patience. Why would they, one might ask.”
He laughed sadly.
“Why indeed… I wonder…”
He looked directly at his friend.
“It would take almost three decades before something resembling normalcy returned. Before that; unrest and rebellion. All planets, all systems, under the Nagyari felt it. The old capital world of the Yldari, Yldar itself in the Yliant system. It had been conquered. It was lost to the Nagyari. The whole planet rebelled. The Nagyari did not sit in a position to resist. It went back to the Yldar the same day it fell.”
Yldar did not last long under Nagyari rule.
The Creature leaned forward.
“War. War happened.”
The Watcher shaked his head.
“The Nagyari was stronger than the Yldar. The war was swift. Two planets, six systems. The Yldar was crippled.”
The Watcher sighed.
“That victory undid much. So much.”
The Creature raised his eyebrows.
“How come, my friend?”
The Watcher looked intently at his friend.
“The economy. It crashed. The Yldar was expensive to rule, it turned out. Yes, most expensive. Quite the blow to the Nagyari economy, they ended up being.”
The Creature shaked his head.
“It often is. How bad was it?”
The Watcher smiled sadly.
“The energy budget went from a net positive of 20 to a net negative of almost 80, overnight. The consumer goods budget from positive 20s to negative 50s.”
He looked into the distance.
“Then it was the matter of food. A healthy surplus of 40 went into the deep 50s negative. The whole Empire starved.”
The Creature gasped.
“Surely, this was fixed soon?”
The Watcher shaked his head.
“No, no it wasn’t. Of course, much was done. Industries rediverted, shut down even. Energy generators built; farms sowed. But society went into shatters. It took too long time, and people did not have the patience. Why would they, one might ask.”
He laughed sadly.
“Why indeed… I wonder…”
He looked directly at his friend.
“It would take almost three decades before something resembling normalcy returned. Before that; unrest and rebellion. All planets, all systems, under the Nagyari felt it. The old capital world of the Yldari, Yldar itself in the Yliant system. It had been conquered. It was lost to the Nagyari. The whole planet rebelled. The Nagyari did not sit in a position to resist. It went back to the Yldar the same day it fell.”
Yldar did not last long under Nagyari rule.
*blows cup*
Intriguing. Most intriguing... do go on...
Intriguing. Most intriguing... do go on...
"Conquest is like art - While it is most certainly appealing to create something great, one must always be cautionary that they do not overestimate their capabilities, lest the sculpture it self collapse under its own weight."
-Adrimal Kandalax to Saima.
-Adrimal Kandalax to Saima.
Ouch, and adding insult to injury, it even was a Gaia world! Must've been quite a big loss.
Will do.
Tomorrow. And do keep up with the quotes, I like it. You bet. It lasted for decades, man.
Aptly put...
It was a big loss yes, but the upside was my economy got somewhat better afterwards. Not fixed, but closer to fixing...
Chapter 4
“So, then the Empire fell into disrepair, I wager?”
The Creature looked with a curious look on his friend.
“Yes. And no. They struggled for decades. Expanded their territory to gain more resources. Used every energy credit and mineral they had to fix their problems. Yet…”
The Watcher sighed.
“They fell behind. Crime was rampant, technology all but stagnated. But they persevered. After a while they got their economy back on track.”
The Creature smiled.
“Thrifty people, then. A bit like your beloved humans.”
The Watcher winked.
“Most curious, those ones. Something to behold. Did you know they exist in this galaxy too? No, you wouldn’t. You just recently arrived into this story.”
The Watcher frowned.
Humanity’s wardens.
“However, they are under the watchful eyes of their masters. The Prime Wardens, the robots calls themselves. Rogue servitors. A most curious lot.”
The Creature cocked his head.
“I would wager they were not the only aliens the Nagyari needed to cope with?”
The Watcher nodded.
“Indeed. This galaxy is filled with life. Let me show you.”
He held up his hand.
The Yaanari Prime.
“The Yaanari Prime. The first living aliens the Nagyari discovered, even before the Yldar. Far in the galactic south, these aliens are. A hive mind. Not a threat to anyone. Too weak.”
He smiled.
“Yet, some interesting beings. They keep to themselves and their neighbors let them. So far.”
The Creature smiled.
“You do love your specimens, my friend. Go on.”
The Watcher nodded.
Rivals of the Nagyari.
“I do. My work is…good for me. Then there is the Kenjodan Union. Hegemonic Imperialists and the closest neighbors to the Nagyari, on the other side of the borders, to the galactic south-west. They do, I must say, not like the Nagyari. A future threat, to be sure, if not the Nagyari catch up. So far, they have been on and off at war with their other neighbors the Prime Wardens, though.”
The Creature looked with a curious look on his friend.
“Yes. And no. They struggled for decades. Expanded their territory to gain more resources. Used every energy credit and mineral they had to fix their problems. Yet…”
The Watcher sighed.
“They fell behind. Crime was rampant, technology all but stagnated. But they persevered. After a while they got their economy back on track.”
The Creature smiled.
“Thrifty people, then. A bit like your beloved humans.”
The Watcher winked.
“Most curious, those ones. Something to behold. Did you know they exist in this galaxy too? No, you wouldn’t. You just recently arrived into this story.”
The Watcher frowned.
Humanity’s wardens.
“However, they are under the watchful eyes of their masters. The Prime Wardens, the robots calls themselves. Rogue servitors. A most curious lot.”
The Creature cocked his head.
“I would wager they were not the only aliens the Nagyari needed to cope with?”
The Watcher nodded.
“Indeed. This galaxy is filled with life. Let me show you.”
He held up his hand.
The Yaanari Prime.
“The Yaanari Prime. The first living aliens the Nagyari discovered, even before the Yldar. Far in the galactic south, these aliens are. A hive mind. Not a threat to anyone. Too weak.”
He smiled.
“Yet, some interesting beings. They keep to themselves and their neighbors let them. So far.”
The Creature smiled.
“You do love your specimens, my friend. Go on.”
The Watcher nodded.
Rivals of the Nagyari.
“I do. My work is…good for me. Then there is the Kenjodan Union. Hegemonic Imperialists and the closest neighbors to the Nagyari, on the other side of the borders, to the galactic south-west. They do, I must say, not like the Nagyari. A future threat, to be sure, if not the Nagyari catch up. So far, they have been on and off at war with their other neighbors the Prime Wardens, though.”
There's something about Rouge Servitors I just like. Probably because I grew up on that I, Robot movie. It's just such a cool concept. I'm always happy to see some 3-Laws compliant machines in the Galaxy.
This is an interesting story. Telling it from an observer's perspective is also an interesting touch. As others have commented, it sounds like the Nagyari got quite the case of indigestion after subduing the Yldari. I wonder what trouble the neighbors will cause for the Nagyari.
Hehe, they are cute and scary at the same time, right?There's something about Rouge Servitors I just like. Probably because I grew up on that I, Robot movie. It's just such a cool concept. I'm always happy to see some 3-Laws compliant machines in the Galaxy.
Then again, they have been warring a lot, and are among the strongest non FE at this point...Thanks! I'm glad the perspective works.This is an interesting story. Telling it from an observer's perspective is also an interesting touch. As others have commented, it sounds like the Nagyari got quite the case of indigestion after subduing the Yldari. I wonder what trouble the neighbors will cause for the Nagyari.
The Nagyari did indeed get some problems with the Yldar - effectively losing 3-4 decades of development hurts. As for trobule...well, losing 3-4 decades means they have a lot to make up for, right?
That which does not kill ...
So humans in this galaxy are being mandatorily pampered - I can't imagine many humans objecting to that.
So humans in this galaxy are being mandatorily pampered - I can't imagine many humans objecting to that.
Chapter 5
The Watcher grinned.
Friends of the Nagyari.
“But the Nagyari is not without friends. The Dynastic Union of Sabak have made a liking to their distant galactic neighbors. Trading between the two went up soon after they discovered each other. Technological exchange too. They do make some nice bed fellows, the two Imperialist Empires.”
He frowned.
“But then again, there is the United Kalaxenan Stars. Democratic Crusaders and hating the Nagyari guts. Their borders slowly met over two decades, filling the empty space no one else claimed. Superior in technology and slightly stronger in navy. Most disturbing for the Nagyari…”
Enemies of the Nagyari.
The Creature tsk’ed.
“You and your love for the humanoids. It’s endearing.”
They both laughed.
“Yes.”
The Watcher grinned.
“There is something about them. Something curious and special.”
He held up his hand again.
Irenic Bureaucracy and a peaceful lot.
“And then, my friend. There is the Union of Poci’Ganklak. Far away, pretty indifferent to the Nagyari. Peaceful, keeping to themselves. The same is their neighbors the Union of Qix’Poktrak. Peaceful science people, wanting to build through diplomacy.”
The galactic south is a peaceful place.
The Creature nodded.
“Keeping to themselves? Just like the ancients I am certain is around here too.”
The Watcher nodded back.
“Indeed. Keeping to themselves, they are. There are two of them; the Scyldari Progenitors. An observant, if a bit reserved lot, they are. And the…somewhat damaged robots, the ancient caretakers of the Homolog Continuum.”
The two fallen empires around in the galaxy.
The Watcher furrowed his brow.
“Those would be all. Ah, except the very small empire of the Hadadeshi Mercantile Guilds. The poor beings got left behind, one might say.
A very small empire.
He giggled.
“How on Haldok’s beard could I forget. The Independent Pakari Commonwealth. Deep in the galactic south. Pretty strong, but far from the action.”
Good warriors, much honor.
The Creature smiled.
“In the south, with all the action going on in the north. I see.”
The Watcher gasped.
“Oh my, something is happening. While we have talked, the Nagyari economy has blossomed, their military doubled. And they’re moving towards Yldar space. Most curious.”
The Creature nodded.
“Indeed. Their economy is good now. But see what happened last time they went to war.”
The Watcher shaked his head.
“Let’s see what happens.”
Friends of the Nagyari.
“But the Nagyari is not without friends. The Dynastic Union of Sabak have made a liking to their distant galactic neighbors. Trading between the two went up soon after they discovered each other. Technological exchange too. They do make some nice bed fellows, the two Imperialist Empires.”
He frowned.
“But then again, there is the United Kalaxenan Stars. Democratic Crusaders and hating the Nagyari guts. Their borders slowly met over two decades, filling the empty space no one else claimed. Superior in technology and slightly stronger in navy. Most disturbing for the Nagyari…”
Enemies of the Nagyari.
The Creature tsk’ed.
“You and your love for the humanoids. It’s endearing.”
They both laughed.
“Yes.”
The Watcher grinned.
“There is something about them. Something curious and special.”
He held up his hand again.
Irenic Bureaucracy and a peaceful lot.
“And then, my friend. There is the Union of Poci’Ganklak. Far away, pretty indifferent to the Nagyari. Peaceful, keeping to themselves. The same is their neighbors the Union of Qix’Poktrak. Peaceful science people, wanting to build through diplomacy.”
The galactic south is a peaceful place.
The Creature nodded.
“Keeping to themselves? Just like the ancients I am certain is around here too.”
The Watcher nodded back.
“Indeed. Keeping to themselves, they are. There are two of them; the Scyldari Progenitors. An observant, if a bit reserved lot, they are. And the…somewhat damaged robots, the ancient caretakers of the Homolog Continuum.”
The two fallen empires around in the galaxy.
The Watcher furrowed his brow.
“Those would be all. Ah, except the very small empire of the Hadadeshi Mercantile Guilds. The poor beings got left behind, one might say.
A very small empire.
He giggled.
“How on Haldok’s beard could I forget. The Independent Pakari Commonwealth. Deep in the galactic south. Pretty strong, but far from the action.”
Good warriors, much honor.
The Creature smiled.
“In the south, with all the action going on in the north. I see.”
The Watcher gasped.
“Oh my, something is happening. While we have talked, the Nagyari economy has blossomed, their military doubled. And they’re moving towards Yldar space. Most curious.”
The Creature nodded.
“Indeed. Their economy is good now. But see what happened last time they went to war.”
The Watcher shaked his head.
“Let’s see what happens.”
Let us indeed see what happens. Perhaps, with this now larger base, the Nagyari will find the next bite easier to swallow.
So did all of my so far active commentAARs go on vacation?
New update later, when I can get buggered off the sofa and onto the desktop with the updates saved.
New update later, when I can get buggered off the sofa and onto the desktop with the updates saved.
Perhaps.
Chapter 6
“Curious. Most curious.”
The Watcher clapped his hands.
“Hmmm, what was that, my friend?”
The Creature yawned.
“Ah! My friend! You are awake! Most excellent! And just in time!”
The Watcher grinned.
“The war between the Nagyari and the Yldar is decided then?”
The Creature cocked his head.
“Yes! And it went well for the Nagyari!”
The Watcher winked.
“Or did it?”
The Creature smiled.
“They wrecked their economy again, didn’t they?”
The Watcher nodded.
“They did. Went from well over a hundred energy in surplus and a good 40 consumer goods, selling over 100 food and over 80 minerals – to going decidedly in the negative on all accounts.”
He shook his head.
“Now they’re out of consumer goods too, making all their planets angry. It seems like they will have to redo their miracle once more.”
The Creature pointed.
“What are they doing now?”
The Watcher turned.
“Curious. Not a bad idea, per see…to reorganize. But it didn’t work out as planned it seems. Their new planets and some outlying planets reorganized into three vassal kingdoms, in addition to the newly subjugated vassals of Yldar. That makes it two Yldar kingdoms and two Nagyari kingdoms. But what a mess in borders.”
The new, decentralized and feudalized Great Nagyari Empire.
The Watcher tsk’ed.
“And it didn’t work out. They lost some star ports. Now they need to reduce their fleet with 1/4th. Most unfortunate…”
He grinned.
“At least it seems they have managed to get everything except consumer goods under control fast. But the lack of those goods will hurt their research. They need that research now more than ever. Their neighbors are running ahead.”
The Creature sighed.
“And the healthy surplus is no longer there, I see. They do make things difficult for themselves…”
The Watcher looked up.
“Oh, but my friend. That is part of what makes them so curiously interesting.”
The Watcher clapped his hands.
“Hmmm, what was that, my friend?”
The Creature yawned.
“Ah! My friend! You are awake! Most excellent! And just in time!”
The Watcher grinned.
“The war between the Nagyari and the Yldar is decided then?”
The Creature cocked his head.
“Yes! And it went well for the Nagyari!”
The Watcher winked.
“Or did it?”
The Creature smiled.
“They wrecked their economy again, didn’t they?”
The Watcher nodded.
“They did. Went from well over a hundred energy in surplus and a good 40 consumer goods, selling over 100 food and over 80 minerals – to going decidedly in the negative on all accounts.”
He shook his head.
“Now they’re out of consumer goods too, making all their planets angry. It seems like they will have to redo their miracle once more.”
The Creature pointed.
“What are they doing now?”
The Watcher turned.
“Curious. Not a bad idea, per see…to reorganize. But it didn’t work out as planned it seems. Their new planets and some outlying planets reorganized into three vassal kingdoms, in addition to the newly subjugated vassals of Yldar. That makes it two Yldar kingdoms and two Nagyari kingdoms. But what a mess in borders.”
The new, decentralized and feudalized Great Nagyari Empire.
The Watcher tsk’ed.
“And it didn’t work out. They lost some star ports. Now they need to reduce their fleet with 1/4th. Most unfortunate…”
He grinned.
“At least it seems they have managed to get everything except consumer goods under control fast. But the lack of those goods will hurt their research. They need that research now more than ever. Their neighbors are running ahead.”
The Creature sighed.
“And the healthy surplus is no longer there, I see. They do make things difficult for themselves…”
The Watcher looked up.
“Oh, but my friend. That is part of what makes them so curiously interesting.”
So did all of my so far active commentAARs go on vacation?
Vacation? Kinda. A bunch of soldiers in my unit just came home from an 18-month deployment to Europe. We've been busy.
Also... those borders! My eyes!! Why did the Holy Yldar Kingdom and Nagyari Two agree to that!?
18 month in Europe? Not the worst place to be, I'm sure. Glad to see you back, though!Vacation? Kinda. A bunch of soldiers in my unit just came home from an 18-month deployment to Europe. We've been busy.
Also... those borders! My eyes!! Why did the Holy Yldar Kingdom and Nagyari Two agree to that!?
As for the borders, I could find a button to release them, but no option to change the borders. It was was it was.
It was a test. It failed. Back to the drawing board.
IIRC it just goes via sector borders, which would explain the mess.
I'm not quite sure though why your economy tanks so badly though. I mean, some disruption makes sense, but this utter destruction seems strange.
I'm not quite sure though why your economy tanks so badly though. I mean, some disruption makes sense, but this utter destruction seems strange.