Depths of Space (OOC, OPEN, FT)

[The NAR]

That's cool if the Ostians lose there, we'll just say we didn't arrive in time, and when we time skip, Atlas will be preparing. We'll jump in during the Battle of Ostia and Ziosh.

No big deal

[The V O I D]

That's cool if the Ostians lose there, we'll just say we didn't arrive in time, and when we time skip, Atlas will be preparing. We'll jump in during the Battle of Ostia and Ziosh.

No big deal

Yeah, it's all good. Just saying that we've been sort of planning this storyline out for a while now and it's kind of cemented as to what is going to occur. Of course, we're still going to RP events out and such; that is without question.

[The Moscow Metro Red Line]

To be honest, it's fine. It's good to have a relatively weaker power rather than another galactic powerhouse. On the bright side, it's going to show that you don't have to be a ridiculously strong nation to be in this rp. But in any event, what do you think of my prior post? Interested?

Also I like your suggestion Orson. The name I think needs to reflect the state of the galaxy after the Highbreed War and the unknown possibilities the future offers. Also you entice newcomers to come over.

[The V O I D]

To be honest, it's fine. It's good to have a relatively weaker power rather than another galactic powerhouse. On the bright side, it's going to show that you don't have to be a ridiculously strong nation to be in this rp. But in any event, what do you think of my prior post? Interested?

Also I like your suggestion Orson. The name I think needs to reflect the state of the galaxy after the Highbreed War and the unknown possibilities the future offers. Also you entice newcomers to come over.

So anyways, based on how things are going, I'd say when we each get two or three more posts up, we are ready for the timeskip to the preparations for final battle, etc.

[The Orson Empire]

I agree Moscow.

And good grief, I just looked at Gambia's Tagali app for the post-war, and it appears to be far more powerful than I thought. He has a military population of 650 billion, far outnumbering the Covenant's 50 billion personnel.

I'm going to have the Covenant Military build up significantly for these wars in the 10 year time-skip, once the military dictatorship comes to power. Conscription will be implemented, with billions of Covenant citizens being drafted. Our shipyards will be rapidly constructing tens of thousands of new ships, and older ships will be updated with the latest technology, while our factories will be busy manufacturing the war material needed for the conquests.

[The Greater Gambia]

I agree Moscow.

And good grief, I just looked at Gambia's Tagali app for the post-war, and it appears to be far more powerful than I thought. He has a military population of 650 billion, far outnumbering the Covenant's 50 billion personnel.

I'm going to have the Covenant Military build up significantly for these wars in the 10 year time-skip, once the military dictatorship comes to power. Conscription will be implemented, with as much as 1 in 10 Covenant citizens (roughly 1.3 trillion people) being drafted if necessary. Our shipyards will be rapidly constructing tens of thousands of new ships, and older ships will be updated with the latest technology, while our factories will be busy manufacturing the war material needed for the conquests.

Yeah, that was just a number i pulled out of my ass. I'm going to lower that.

[The Orson Empire]

I agree Moscow.

And good grief, I just looked at Gambia's Tagali app for the post-war, and it appears to be far more powerful than I thought. He has a military population of 650 billion, far outnumbering the Covenant's 50 billion personnel.

I'm going to have the Covenant Military build up significantly for these wars in the 10 year time-skip, once the military dictatorship comes to power. Conscription will be implemented, with as much as 1 in 10 Covenant citizens (roughly 1.3 trillion people) being drafted if necessary. Our shipyards will be rapidly constructing tens of thousands of new ships, and older ships will be updated with the latest technology, while our factories will be busy manufacturing the war material needed for the conquests.

Yeah, that was just a number i pulled out of my ass. I'm going to lower that.

Alright good, because I was starting to get concerned.

[The V O I D]

By the way, I feel like the Imperial Species Commonwealth and the Federation might end up forming an alliance due to the fact they're both superpowers with multiple species. Sure, the Commonwealth only has three (humans, taari, and tarus/hybrids) species, but the Taari Remnant has twenty fleets that were capable of sustaining a civilization of trillions of people. Meaning, they easily have one of the largest, if not the largest space-based navy force. That with their automated ships, and the Spindlean fleets and such... yeah. ISC is definitely a superpower that can only be comparable to the Federation. If they form an alliance that is extremely closely tied, that is an alliance that even other superpowers (aside from maybe the Tsveri) will not want to touch.

[The Greater Gambia]

By the way, I feel like the Imperial Species Commonwealth and the Federation might end up forming an alliance due to the fact they're both superpowers with multiple species. Sure, the Commonwealth only has three (humans, taari, and tarus/hybrids) species, but the Taari Remnant has twenty fleets that were capable of sustaining a civilization of trillions of people. Meaning, they easily have one of the largest, if not the largest space-based navy force. That with their automated ships, and the Spindlean fleets and such... yeah. ISC is definitely a superpower that can only be comparable to the Federation. If they form an alliance that is extremely closely tied, that is an alliance that even other superpowers (aside from maybe the Tsveri) will not want to touch.

There's also the thing that the Federation and the commonwealth aren't a bunch of dicks, unlike a lot of the other powers in the galaxy. Not to mention our close proximity to eachother.

[The V O I D]

By the way, I feel like the Imperial Species Commonwealth and the Federation might end up forming an alliance due to the fact they're both superpowers with multiple species. Sure, the Commonwealth only has three (humans, taari, and tarus/hybrids) species, but the Taari Remnant has twenty fleets that were capable of sustaining a civilization of trillions of people. Meaning, they easily have one of the largest, if not the largest space-based navy force. That with their automated ships, and the Spindlean fleets and such... yeah. ISC is definitely a superpower that can only be comparable to the Federation. If they form an alliance that is extremely closely tied, that is an alliance that even other superpowers (aside from maybe the Tsveri) will not want to touch.

There's also the thing that the Federation and the commonwealth aren't a bunch of dicks, unlike a lot of the other powers in the galaxy. Not to mention our close proximity to eachother.

Yep. The Commonwealth and Federation will be an allied force to be reckoned with. In fact, I say we make a treaty with Ostia to basically put them under the Commonwealth or Federation's protection for as long as they need to rebuild. It's the least we can do for what they lost, since they lost the most in this war.

[The Orson Empire]

By the way, I feel like the Imperial Species Commonwealth and the Federation might end up forming an alliance due to the fact they're both superpowers with multiple species. Sure, the Commonwealth only has three (humans, taari, and tarus/hybrids) species, but the Taari Remnant has twenty fleets that were capable of sustaining a civilization of trillions of people. Meaning, they easily have one of the largest, if not the largest space-based navy force. That with their automated ships, and the Spindlean fleets and such... yeah. ISC is definitely a superpower that can only be comparable to the Federation. If they form an alliance that is extremely closely tied, that is an alliance that even other superpowers (aside from maybe the Tsveri) will not want to touch.

Considering how large the Covenant Navy is, it would likely match, if not surpass the ISC Navy. Nevertheless, a Federation-Commonwealth alliance would indeed be a force to be reckoned with.

This is going to be a very bloody war. I predict the death of trillions of people, as well as thousands of glassed worlds.

[The Moscow Metro Red Line]

To be honest, it's fine. It's good to have a relatively weaker power rather than another galactic powerhouse. On the bright side, it's going to show that you don't have to be a ridiculously strong nation to be in this rp. But in any event, what do you think of my prior post? Interested?

Also I like your suggestion Orson. The name I think needs to reflect the state of the galaxy after the Highbreed War and the unknown possibilities the future offers. Also you entice newcomers to come over.

So anyways, based on how things are going, I'd say when we each get two or three more posts up, we are ready for the timeskip to the preparations for final battle, etc.

Here are a few initial thoughts about what is going on a month later for the Ostian Armed Forces. Also there are two things I want to display at G- system. The mediator and the thalaron radiation weapon.

1. The Ostian military is on the defensive. The Highbreed forces have reached the inner core of Ostia, causing a problem in resupply for the Ostians becuase the inner core contains all their industries.
2. Highbreed breached the defenses by the conquest of the Moloch System. Despite the Inquisitional presence there, it seemed that they practically abandoned the system for the Highbreed. Using a thalaron radiation release to stall the Highbreed advance temporarily.
3. The Brot System, was fought for tooth and nail. However it is ultimately lost, with the destruction of 1/6 of the Ostian industry. The other systems are holding the line, but the defenses are weathering daily and less and less experienced soldiers are replacing their counter-parts.
4. With the possible invasion of Ostia immediate, the Emperor has ordered all the people to evacuate to the fringe systems. He swears that either the Highbreed are pushed out or he lies dead along with the other defenders.
5. The mediator is struggling to balance control of the Highbreed in his/her mind. However as the battle of Ostia progress, he/she gets it together and reveals his/her full psionic potential due to the Highbreed infulence. Also that would make him/her part Highbreed and mostly human.
6. Because of a non-aggression treaty with the SRF, the Ostians are able to move more soldiers to the front-lines. The former Sovik-Systems also become the life-line for Ostian reinforcements to arrive and support their expeditionary force led by Admiral Solberg (She gets a promotion)

Also now that I think about, if you do station ships and troops in Ostia during the reconstruction period, that would give NAR some reason to exist. Some Ostians might feel that the other powers are merely planning to carve-up Ostia for themselves due to Ostia's weakened position. These radicals might just ally themselves with Paladin to rid Ostian of the "foreign occupiers" which may cause a civil-war in an already weak country. Oh boy the endless possibilities!

[The Greater Gambia]

I will ask that we don't go straight into war in the sequel. I don't want to hop from one conflict to another.

[The V O I D]

By the way, I feel like the Imperial Species Commonwealth and the Federation might end up forming an alliance due to the fact they're both superpowers with multiple species. Sure, the Commonwealth only has three (humans, taari, and tarus/hybrids) species, but the Taari Remnant has twenty fleets that were capable of sustaining a civilization of trillions of people. Meaning, they easily have one of the largest, if not the largest space-based navy force. That with their automated ships, and the Spindlean fleets and such... yeah. ISC is definitely a superpower that can only be comparable to the Federation. If they form an alliance that is extremely closely tied, that is an alliance that even other superpowers (aside from maybe the Tsveri) will not want to touch.

Considering how large the Covenant Navy is, it would likely match, if not surpass the ISC Navy. Nevertheless, a Federation-Commonwealth alliance would indeed be a force to be reckoned with.

This is going to be a very bloody war. I predict the death of trillions of people, as well as thousands of glassed worlds.

I doubt the Covenant would try to war with the Federation/Commonwealth. I mean, considering the fact Ostia's likely to side with them, and the Highbreed are [barely] under the control of the mediator who will most likely be Ostian, they could use the Highbreed as a threat, and the fact it's pretty much three allied superpowers against one singular superpower with almost no allies to essentially force the Covenant to be a non-expansionist Nazi, or force them to expand away from the dangerous alliance.

So anyways, based on how things are going, I'd say when we each get two or three more posts up, we are ready for the timeskip to the preparations for final battle, etc.

Here are a few initial thoughts about what is going on a month later for the Ostian Armed Forces. Also there are two things I want to display at G- system. The mediator and the thalaron radiation weapon.

1. The Ostian military is on the defensive. The Highbreed forces have reached the inner core of Ostia, causing a problem in resupply for the Ostians becuase the inner core contains all their industries.
2. Highbreed breached the defenses by the conquest of the Moloch System. Despite the Inquisitional presence there, it seemed that they practically abandoned the system for the Highbreed. Using a thalaron radiation release to stall the Highbreed advance temporarily.
3. The Brot System, was fought for tooth and nail. However it is ultimately lost, with the destruction of 1/6 of the Ostian industry. The other systems are holding the line, but the defenses are weathering daily and less and less experienced soldiers are replacing their counter-parts.
4. With the possible invasion of Ostia immediate, the Emperor has ordered all the people to evacuate to the fringe systems. He swears that either the Highbreed are pushed out or he lies dead along with the other defenders.
5. The mediator is struggling to balance control of the Highbreed in his/her mind. However as the battle of Ostia progress, he/she gets it together and reveals his/her full psionic potential due to the Highbreed infulence. Also that would make him/her part Highbreed and mostly human.
6. Because of a non-aggression treaty with the SRF, the Ostians are able to move more soldiers to the front-lines. The former Sovik-Systems also become the life-line for Ostian reinforcements to arrive and support their expeditionary force led by Admiral Solberg (She gets a promotion)

I agree with most of these points, although for the mediator... I doubt any being in the universe, let alone the galaxy, has the psionic power necessary to overpower the Allmind's control over the Highbreed. The Allmind and Sea of Minds are connected so very together they are practically one and the same. That's one extremely powerful psionic against a monster made of quadrillions or more minds, all with extremely high psionic power... It's more likely they negotiate peace with the Highbreed after managing to corner them back into Disploea and [maybe] Grechingkeit / Aicury depending on how 'contained' we want them.

[The Moscow Metro Red Line]

I will ask that we don't go straight into war in the sequel. I don't want to hop from one conflict to another.

I agree. Also are you looking for a job for someone in the Assassin's guild? Thinking about starting the next post-war Ostia with some political intrigue.

To Void:
The mediator is probably going to just tell the Highbreed the demands to be honest. However the mediator will be spur new research and development into the potential of psionics. Probably have heighten powers or such due to the experiments and 'the pressence'. But as the years have gone by, he/she is struggling with control. Because he/she still has some Highbreed left, he/she can sometimes hear the All-Mind (kinda like Hairy Butter and Moldlywart). Just to be clear, psionics is going to become a thing for Ostia. And I have numerous ideas for what that entails. Few in number but growing in mind. Also the mediator will become the commander of the Royal Guard.

[The NAR]

So Moscow, what's the plan for Atlas exactly? Just to be 100% clear.

Basically, Atlas doesn't arrive in the System on time, so the Highbreed destroy the Ostians and drive them back while Atlas decided to hold back and consolidate power over the time skip. The Battle for Ostia breaks out, you're in a losing fight, then Atlas forces show up and help beat back the Highbreed. Cause, the Atlas Fleets aren't huge, but they're just about as advanced as it gets, so they pack a punch.

Sound right? Or did you guys not plan the outcomes of the Battle of Ostia?

[The V O I D]

I will ask that we don't go straight into war in the sequel. I don't want to hop from one conflict to another.

I agree. Also are you looking for a job for someone in the Assassin's guild? Thinking about starting the next post-war Ostia with some political intrigue.

To Void:
The mediator is probably going to just tell the Highbreed the demands to be honest. However the mediator will be spur new research and development into the potential of psionics. Probably have heighten powers or such due to the experiments and 'the pressence'. But as the years have gone by, he/she is struggling with control. Because he/she still has some Highbreed left, he/she can sometimes hear the All-Mind (kinda like Hairy Butter and Moldlywart). Just to be clear, psionics is going to become a thing for Ostia. And I have numerous ideas for what that entails. Few in number but growing in mind. Also the mediator will become the commander of the Royal Guard.

I feel like that's more like Isaac Clarke and the Markers. The Markers can sometimes issue commands or visions into his mind, but they can't outright control him like they can other people.

Also, this means the mediator will be the only person who is not truly one with the Highbreed to peer into the Sea of Minds as well as gaze upon the Allmind's metaphysical form and... well, then 'leave' it.

[The Moscow Metro Red Line]

So Moscow, what's the plan for Atlas exactly? Just to be 100% clear.

Basically, Atlas doesn't arrive in the System on time, so the Highbreed destroy the Ostians and drive them back while Atlas decided to hold back and consolidate power over the time skip. The Battle for Ostia breaks out, you're in a losing fight, then Atlas forces show up and help beat back the Highbreed. Cause, the Atlas Fleets aren't huge, but they're just about as advanced as it gets, so they pack a punch.

Sound right? Or did you guys not plan the outcomes of the Battle of Ostia?

The Ostian's aren't going to allow Atlas to just waltz in despite the situation. But the battle of Ostia is going to be a victory for the allied forces. Regarding how much damage occurs is depending. But I think it will be depressing to see all the national and cultural treasures of Ostia destroyed during the conflict. The Imperial Academy in rubble, the Imperial Palace in tatters and the Imperial Gardens all burned. But this will also cause them to be hostile to anything Highbreed. *stares at NAR* Especially if someone tries to do something to the Highbreed that isn't killing the Highbreed.

Also, yeah I guess so Void.

[The NAR]

So Moscow, what's the plan for Atlas exactly? Just to be 100% clear.

Basically, Atlas doesn't arrive in the System on time, so the Highbreed destroy the Ostians and drive them back while Atlas decided to hold back and consolidate power over the time skip. The Battle for Ostia breaks out, you're in a losing fight, then Atlas forces show up and help beat back the Highbreed. Cause, the Atlas Fleets aren't huge, but they're just about as advanced as it gets, so they pack a punch.

Sound right? Or did you guys not plan the outcomes of the Battle of Ostia?

The Ostian's aren't going to allow Atlas to just waltz in despite the situation. But the battle of Ostia is going to be a victory for the allied forces. Regarding how much damage occurs is depending. But I think it will be depressing to see all the national and cultural treasures of Ostia destroyed during the conflict. The Imperial Academy in rubble, the Imperial Palace in tatters and the Imperial Gardens all burned. But this will also cause them to be hostile to anything Highbreed. *stares at NAR* Especially if someone tries to do something to the Highbreed that isn't killing the Highbreed.

Also, yeah I guess so Void.

You mean you won't say "eh, fuck it" when a brand-spankin-new fleet bursts in and starts blowing shit up, then sending troops to assist on the ground? By this point in time we'll already be pretty far into our research on the Highbreed, but not quite far enough, so that shouldn't be a problem at all. We just want to gain some friends, is all.

[The Greater Gambia]

So Moscow, what's the plan for Atlas exactly? Just to be 100% clear.

Basically, Atlas doesn't arrive in the System on time, so the Highbreed destroy the Ostians and drive them back while Atlas decided to hold back and consolidate power over the time skip. The Battle for Ostia breaks out, you're in a losing fight, then Atlas forces show up and help beat back the Highbreed. Cause, the Atlas Fleets aren't huge, but they're just about as advanced as it gets, so they pack a punch.

Sound right? Or did you guys not plan the outcomes of the Battle of Ostia?

The Ostian's aren't going to allow Atlas to just waltz in despite the situation. But the battle of Ostia is going to be a victory for the allied forces. Regarding how much damage occurs is depending. But I think it will be depressing to see all the national and cultural treasures of Ostia destroyed during the conflict. The Imperial Academy in rubble, the Imperial Palace in tatters and the Imperial Gardens all burned. But this will also cause them to be hostile to anything Highbreed. *stares at NAR* Especially if someone tries to do something to the Highbreed that isn't killing the Highbreed.

Also, yeah I guess so Void.

I think I'll also bring in the Kelraaza in both of the turning point fights, as well. It wont be completely one sided.

[The V O I D]

The Ostian's aren't going to allow Atlas to just waltz in despite the situation. But the battle of Ostia is going to be a victory for the allied forces. Regarding how much damage occurs is depending. But I think it will be depressing to see all the national and cultural treasures of Ostia destroyed during the conflict. The Imperial Academy in rubble, the Imperial Palace in tatters and the Imperial Gardens all burned. But this will also cause them to be hostile to anything Highbreed. *stares at NAR* Especially if someone tries to do something to the Highbreed that isn't killing the Highbreed.

Also, yeah I guess so Void.

I think I'll also bring in the Kelraaza in both of the turning point fights, as well. It wont be completely one sided.

That's going to be fun.

Also, Moscow, when the mediator peers into the Allmind and Sea of Minds the first time near the conclusion of the Battle of Ostia, to try and get a 'feel' for it, I want them to be sort of overwhelmed by the sheer... massiveness of it. It'd make sense, after all.

[The Moscow Metro Red Line]

You mean you won't say "eh, fuck it" when a brand-spankin-new fleet bursts in and starts blowing shit up, then sending troops to assist on the ground? By this point in time we'll already be pretty far into our research on the Highbreed, but not quite far enough, so that shouldn't be a problem at all. We just want to gain some friends, is all.

An unknown fleet is detected warping into Ostia-space. You know what they will be likely to think? Either they are friends or they are enemies. What if that fleet is actually a bunch of pirates trying to pillage Ostian space while the authorities are busy? The border guards are going to be extremely picky and this despite your nod to help. Once someone from the government thinks you are okay, then you can arrive in Ostia. Bureaucracy.

Also the main thing is that they want the Highbreed to stay in the known areas. They don't want some idiot taking samples of Highbreed and muck around with it. This person could either cause a strange lab incident which will release the Highbreed or use it as the ultimate bio-terror weapon. They want the Highbreed to stay where they are. If they're found else where, they will be exterminated promptly along with the person who brought them there in the first place. With the exception of the mediator.

[The V O I D]

You mean you won't say "eh, fuck it" when a brand-spankin-new fleet bursts in and starts blowing shit up, then sending troops to assist on the ground? By this point in time we'll already be pretty far into our research on the Highbreed, but not quite far enough, so that shouldn't be a problem at all. We just want to gain some friends, is all.

An unknown fleet is detected warping into Ostia-space. You know what they will be likely to think? Either they are friends or they are enemies. What if that fleet is actually a bunch of pirates trying to pillage Ostian space while the authorities are busy? The border guards are going to be extremely picky and this despite your nod to help. Once someone from the government thinks you are okay, then you can arrive in Ostia. Bureaucracy.

Also the main thing is that they want the Highbreed to stay in the known areas. They don't want some idiot taking samples of Highbreed and muck around with it. This person could either cause a strange lab incident which will release the Highbreed or use it as the ultimate bio-terror weapon. They want the Highbreed to stay where they are. If they're found else where, they will be exterminated promptly along with the person who brought them there in the first place. With the exception of the mediator.

Of course, the only issue with that is the Highbreed genetics are very hard to manipulate without it reverting, etc. And anything that's infected instantly becomes one with the Allmind, therefor any Highbreed experiments or outbreaks make more Highbreed. So, taking 'samples' and weaponizing them is impossible without it backfiring or causing another galactic incident.

[The Greater Gambia]

Also V O I D, I'm going to speed things up with the dinner to introduce Federation psionics before the timeskip.

[The Orson Empire]

I will ask that we don't go straight into war in the sequel. I don't want to hop from one conflict to another.

Well, if Ostia is attacked, will the Tagali still intervene?