Once More, With Feeling

[Ivan2006]

@Dayn I'm not exactly talking about hyperpulse relays, I already have one if you remember, more like hyperpulse shipboard communication (like the Terran ships use (at least they did before Warp Radio was introduced) AFAIK)

[Crash Override]

To Shadowcat :

We accept the contract. But we want 3 things as payment.

1: We need to create a small private army to protect our trade lanes and to offer escort services. For that we require a ship schematic that is not of civilian origin. Of course that we could create a design. But a battle tested warship is better. The investment is...worthwhile,i assure you.
2: A small percentage of the mining [15%]

3: Monopoly in this sector as the mining provider
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[Error]

With the increase of private warships, the Terran Union has intituted a new set of laws; no corporation or private enterprise may own more than forty vessels, and none larger than cruiser-class.

The Terran Navy has begun to retire older vessels, bringing newer designs into play; multi-role vessels are becoming increasingly common.

[Vinyl]

OOC: Only TechTron, who hasn't increased their military, is affected by the new legislation.
EDIT: BIC

Several governmental institutions in the colonies were attacked by an unknown group (rebels). An investigation is being launched.

[Archduke Daynel, PhD]

@Dayn I'm not exactly talking about hyperpulse relays, I already have one if you remember, more like hyperpulse shipboard communication (like the Terran ships use (at least they did before Warp Radio was introduced) AFAIK)

Right, sorry, edited.

OOC: Only TechTron, who hasn't increased their military, is affected by the new legislation.

Wouldn't TechTron be unaffected, since they have just under 40 ships?
Hexalan and NR would be the affected ones, having to sell or scrap their excessive ships, right?


BIC: The planet of Technoma and associated territories claims nationhood as the Technotronic Empire, with TechTron Industries still in charge and a core part of the nation.
A request has been sent to the UN to recognize the TTE as an independent and sovereign nation.

[Ivan2006]

OOC: not sure if the #un still exists sinc ethe UTA is effectively a country.

[Crash Override]

THe new ship is being rushed into production. While still in tests,CODENAME : EXPLORER is almost complete.
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Mining operations still going,a new refinery is being built to accomodate the steady demand for refined materials
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[Professor Fenway]

NR is it's own nation, wouldn't be affected at all.
BIC:
"Additional FTL contacts!" yelled the sensor operator of the N.R.S Argon, the lead destroyer. The other two ships, Magnus amd Limitless flanked the destroyer on each side. "Inclination 000, Bearing 350. And..." he paused. "Contacts appear large, sir. 15 contacts in total. I think."

"You think?" asked the captain, Natalie.

"FTL signatures are unlike any other we know of." Natalie activated the intercom that went to all three ships and made some adjustments to the system before speaking.

"Condition red, incoming contacts. Charge splicers and only fire if fired upon. Maintain arrowhead formation. Be prepared to retreat at a moment's notice."

[Meta]Scouts have not discovered the location of Vortex station, but they found... something. In a system near the edge of the nebula, they have found the remnants of something, something extremely large. Samples of the debris permeating the system have been collected and taken back to Antioch for further analysis.

Novan forces are present in the system. Their relation to the debris is unknown, if there is one at all.[/Meta]

[Error]

[Meta]Note has been taken of the NR ships in-system; the CSS Moreau has set up a systemwide beacon informing any newcomers to leave targeting sensors disabled. [/meta]

Further analysis has located several wrecked ships, in varying states of repair, within the Great Derelict. Research vessels have been dispatched to investigate.

[Ivan2006]

Having integrated TechTron graphene electronics into key systems, the ME is approaching TechTron about a large-volume graphene electronics supply contract, effectively allowing the ME to freely order graphene components.

ME ships have been equipped with Hyperpulse communications, making the old "warp pods" mostly obsolete.

Desperate for materials, the ME has offered the emerging human company Venture Industries exclusive mining rights in Muyama-Thiostea, one of their colony systems under the condition that Macai could purchase the mined minerals at a reduced cost. The company will also be allowed to establish offices on the local colonized planet.

Another defense fleet for the growing colonies is being produced.

[Vinyl]

OOC: Hexalan is sovereign and is not affected.

The Hexalan Corporation has made themselves vocal to the ME their interest in mining and have an offer of their own.

[Archduke Daynel, PhD]

TechTron gladly accept the suggested trade agreement with the ME, claiming that trade routes are an important part of healthy interstellar relationships.

[Professor Fenway]

"Prepare to fire," murmured Gordon Alieon to the computer.

The lights in the lab darkened and the large alloy plate lowered from the ceiling, suspended on two robotic arms. The alarm came on, and its red light glistened off the silvery grey plate. Another panel on the ceiling opened and a large device lowered on a cradle. White mist came off of it as the cryogenic coolant began evaporating. The device was hardly complete; wiring was visible through multiple gaps in the armor where it had been removed to add cooling systems, and a small reactor peeked out through a few gaps. Three prongs extended to the front of the device, towards the alloy plating. It occasionally crackled with electricity.

"First test at 50% power," said an assistant, dressed in the standard orange and grey attire. "Splicer charged. Firing in 3... 2... 1." He pushed a throttle halfway to the maximum and the prongs began rotating. They spun up, faster each revolution. The electricity crackled more and more before it finally connected in the center of the splicer. The front began to glow, but not too much. The assistant pressed a button and a dark blue beam shot out from the splicer and impacted the alloy plate. Mist began to come off the splicer at a much faster rate as the temperature rose. But the beam seemed to do nothing; it just sat there, hitting the plate. Gordon frowned and pushed the throttle to maximum. The prongs rotated much faster, the beam widened, and the room began vibrating with the sheer energy.

"Warning, temperature approaching dangerous levels," announced the computer. "Ending weapons firing." The beam shut off and the prongs wound down. The weapon was glowing red from the amount of heat it had given off. The alloy plate was giving off smoke, but it was thinning. The splicer was raised out of the room and fans were engaged to clear the thinning smoke.

Gordon stared at the plate. "Absolutely nothing?" he asked, shaking his head. The plate was visibly unchanged. He walked past the window overlooking the test chamber and to the stairs near it, which led to the chamber. He entered the room and slowly walked to the plate. It was changed, he noted, once he got close to it.

There was a depression in it. A centimeter deep. They dented it. He sighed, and brought out his phone. He dialed a number and waited. After a minute, it picked up. "Yes?" asked a voice on the other end.

"The experiment was a complete failure," Gordon said. "We dented it. By a centimeter."

"What now, Gordon?" He waited a few seconds before answering.

"Contact the Novans. If anybody knows what the hell is going on, they do. And if they don't, perhaps we can work together."

[Error]

[Meta] While harvesting has proven very difficult, portions of the Derelict's hull have been removed for testing; a fighter from Novus has been stripped of weapons and sent out for further explorations into the wreck.

Several drones have been observed patrolling the wreck; they seem neutral towards the research vessels. The newly-commossioned carrier* CSV Harrier has been dispatched with a larger team and a number of permanent base modules. [/meta]


*Converted cargo hauler; added PD and shields, slapped armour on, refitted for fighter/bomber carrying, added frigate refit facility.

[Crash Override]

Having integrated TechTron graphene electronics into key systems, the ME is approaching TechTron about a large-volume graphene electronics supply contract, effectively allowing the ME to freely order graphene components.

ME ships have been equipped with Hyperpulse communications, making the old "warp pods" mostly obsolete.

Desperate for materials, the ME has offered the emerging human company Venture Industries exclusive mining rights in Muyama-Thiostea, one of their colony systems under the condition that Macai could purchase the mined minerals at a reduced cost. The company will also be allowed to establish offices on the local colonized planet.

Another defense fleet for the growing colonies is being produced.

Venture Industries accept the contract. The materials will be sold at a very reduced price,but in exchange,Venture Industries asks for a exclusive contract [Monopoly in that region]
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4 more Miner/Freighter ships built! They are heading to [Ivan Faction] territory to begin the mining,carrying a small cache of resources to help with the material problems.
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Research: Development complete!

F.H.D.S "Icarus" [Fast Heat Dispersal System]

The Icarus system provides a fast way to get rid of heat. The first one is a set of lithium heat sinks that can store the heat for a small period of time [When fast deliveries have to be made,the ship cannot activate the ceramic panels to ventilate heat] . The second is a special set of ceramic panels that passively send heat out of the ship. While ceramic is already used,the new ceramic panels were enginered to het at least 20% more efficiency.

Spoiler:

Name: Sananda-class
Class: Utility Ship [A multi-role ship,that can mine / carry stuff / repair small craft / build things]
Weapons: None. [2 frontal mining lasers that can be doubled as weapon,if needed.]
10 Utility Pods

The Sananda is a new addition to the Venture fleet. With a generous cargo-hold,mining technology and a squad of Utility Pods [1 seat industrial ships] the Sananda can do many roles. As a builder,it can give the necessary materials for the construction on site. As a freighter,it can transport a big quantity of goods very fast with his extended warp range. As a miner,it can process materials on site with the micro-refinery that its equiped with him,as well as deploy mining drones to help.