OOC: So, colonization thread. Nothing exceptional here. Move along, folks. Diplomatic missives welcome. Fleets arriving may (and by may I mean will) result in raep. It'll be open for comment after awhile.
IC: It had been some time since Talyth had last expanded.
"Today, we unveil a new wave of colony ships. The Realm will expand, and with our expansion shall come greater wealth and militant power. Six systems are earmarked for expansion, with an estimated holding capacity of three point two billion people before any infrastructure is constructed. A lottery has been set up, and any who wish to start a new life on a new world are welcome to enter. Winning the lottery will get you a free transit to one of the new seven worlds, and an interest-free loan to purchase the necessary materials to begin some sort of trade."
An image flashes up on the television.
"Raknold, Ellevar, Illustan, Kempfar, Nekk, and Gordonia are the seven stars in question. Entering the lottery will give you a chance to win a trip to one of these stars. There are no choice - you might end up in any of the systems!"
The advert finished, and a number flashes repeatedly below.
Down in the Deeps of Talyth, a young man looks at the advertisement.
"Shit, there ain't nothing here. I'll go."
Rahjan al'Muktali pulled at his oversized shirt, and strode off.
