Turns of AXT042 game in Apolyton PBEM Tournament - Page 3

cbn · March 15, 2001, 10:57

Foreman cbn was saddened to learn that a massive force known as "OUTSIDE WORLD" had slowed the passage of time on Planet but understands that these forces are powerful and unavoidable and will inevitably strike all factions from time to time.

EXERPT FROM DRONE NEWS CHANNEL 3

Today lines of Drone childern lined up outside all Drone factories on news that a new Drone invention the "former" is forthcoming. The foreman has promised tractor rides to all children that can be accomodated before the vehicles are pressed into service.

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Vice foreman Wu today announced a 20% increase in production on all factory lines in zone B . He praised the workforce for their dedication in a ceremony opening the daycare and accodation facilities at factory 12. While most workers are enthusiastic about the new facilities, a vocal minority complained that it is part of a plot to pressure people into working even longer hours.

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Exploration of Drone territory continued as a number of Drone units reported there findings. Foreman cbn reported to the populace that
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Walt · March 15, 2001, 16:54

hisssss*****garble*****hisss

"Are we live, is this working? Oh!"

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Morgan studios is proud to present the new and improved data transmission facilities of Morgan Industries! The new high-bandwidth facilities will allow uninterrupted service and data throughput to all of Planet."

"The timing of this event could not be more fortuitous, as contact with our colleagues, the Spartans, leads us to forge ahead into ever expanding markets."

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I'm back! New cable modem in place. Old cable modem: in the trash. Looks like @Home service was disabled only in this little corner of Iowa. *sheepish grin*

2116 to cbn.

Now if I could just get contact with cbn and get him to build me some formers...

cbn · March 15, 2001, 19:32

2116 done --2117 passed to the cult

Foreman cbn addressed the crowd while standing in front of the fleet of newly built formers. " We have sacrificed much but now have vehicles that can alter this place. We will produce these until we have a fleet capable of transforming not only the lands but our very way of life. Hard labour is no more. No more must we work with shovels and picks. We will instead ride in comfort and work efficiently. To maximize the use of these machines we must lengthen our day shift from the present 10 hours to a 12 hour shift and also institute a night shift"

"The past 17 years have been difficult as we strive to establish ourselves on this harsh and infertile world. But our sacrifices are paying dividends and with a few more years of effort we shall have established a paradise where each working drone lives comfortably with no oppressive upper classes attempting to appropriate the results of OUR LABOURS !!"

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knowhow2 · March 16, 2001, 11:08

turn 2117 to tench.

"Like the power is drawn to heart of the planet, there is a world beyond this world, a place behind the horizone, a voice within"

Prophet Cha Dawn
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Tenchusatsu · March 16, 2001, 12:12

Year 2117 to Walt.

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The dream was a simple one. The Starship Unity would leave a ravaged Earth and make a new home for its people on a new planet. Up there among the stars, I believed we could avoid the greed and violence that combined to destroy our native lands. As a xenobiologist, I knew we HAD to.

And then I woke up ...

Walt · March 16, 2001, 18:57

2117 to cbn.

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"Sell! Sell! Sell!"

-heard on the floor at the Morgan Exchange.

cbn · March 17, 2001, 07:52

Turn to friendly worm lovers

knowhow2 · March 17, 2001, 12:11

turn 2118 to tench

"the truth is within"

prophet cha dawn

Tenchusatsu · March 17, 2001, 15:37

Year 2118 to Walt.

*******

"Back on Earth, the normal time for pine trees to grow ten feet tall is anywhere between 15 and 25 years, depending on the climate and soil conditions. However, here on Planet, that time is reduced to no more than five years. Moreover, we have also discovered something even more amazing. Trees on Planet grow just as well in arid climates as they do in moist or even rainy climates."

- Excerpt from Dierdre's initial xenobiology report.

Walt · March 18, 2001, 05:03

2118 to cbn.

cbn · March 18, 2001, 07:29

Turn 2118 dine and passed-- 2119 to the Cult
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Report of Lieutenant Domai (Scout patrol Company B)

It is my duty to report an odd event. As instructed, our squad enetered the mysterious tower to investigate. While nothing of note was discovered inside, there was a weird effect on the squad. When we entered the main chamber there was a sudden high-pitched whine that came from all sides for approximately 1 second and all squad members report a tingly feeling all over. The doctor has checked out the squad and there were no ill effects. In fact each squad member is scoring precisely 12.5% higher on all measures of physical fitness, intelligence and creativity. Weapons accuracy and squad morale and efficiency have also improved. In fact I am pleased to upgrade the squads readiness from "Green" to "disciplined".

We have re-entered the tower (which we now call a monolith) several times since but have not been able to recreate the effect. Respectfully submit that a full science team be dispatched to investigate the possibility that this magical device can improve the effectiveness of other military units.

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knowhow2 · March 18, 2001, 08:58

turn 2119 to tench

"Our might grows for each day and soon the mankind will knee to the planet voice. We shall command this act to its end."

Prophet Cha Dawn

Tenchusatsu · March 18, 2001, 10:24

Year 2119 to Walt.

knowhow2 · March 18, 2001, 17:59

turn 2120 to tench

"today I heard the voice"

unknown

Tenchusatsu · March 18, 2001, 21:41

Year 2120 to Walt.

knowhow2 · March 18, 2001, 22:38

I'm going to bed now so I won't be able to play any more turns until tommorrow (8 hours or so).

"the sun does go down"

knowhow2

Walt · March 19, 2001, 01:05

2119 to cbn.

cbn · March 19, 2001, 01:52

the year 2119 has passed-- 2120 dawns on the Cult

Walt · March 19, 2001, 12:26

quote:

Originally posted by knowhow2 on 03-18-2001 09:38 PM
I'm going to bed now so I won't be able to play any more turns until tommorrow (8 hours or so).

I have the turn, but won't be able to play it until this evening, which'll be the middle of the night in Sweden, unfortunately.

Walt

cbn · March 19, 2001, 16:56

With a turn rate like on Sunday - 2 turns each- I think we are doing A-OK!!

Walt · March 19, 2001, 20:53

2120 to cbn. The roll continues.

I'm vaguely frightened, I just got a complete power graph for the first time, and my next-door neighbor is on top of the heap. And I /know/ I'm going to make SE choices that are going to torque her off...

cbn · March 20, 2001, 07:19

2120 has passed-- 2121 is winging its way to the cult

And er Walt ?? You are frightened ??-- Did you see how far down on the graph my drones were-- so far down as to be invisible, LOL-- I know the drones start slow but this is crazy.

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Foreman cbn read the reports outlining the factions status as compared with the rest of the world. The news was not good as the Drones trailed in all major indicators. The only good news was that, apparently, tech discoveries elsewhere were slowing while the Drones could expect a few more quick discoveries with regard to the basic technologies

knowhow2 · March 20, 2001, 08:56

turn 2121 to tench

well being second to last with -1 in industry AND economy doens't do much for me either. You all know my strength (the cult). Guess where I am?

"end of the world, every direction you look"

Commander Alex Brighton, Cult Mindworm Commander

cbn · March 20, 2001, 11:23

Knowhow2 -- I don't know where you are-- The NO-Fungus Flats?? LOL -- we are playing with modified landmarks according to the game start information so who knows what is out there. All I can say is " my kingdom for a rainy square !!"

Tenchusatsu · March 20, 2001, 17:35

Year 2121 to Walt.

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"Never mind the faction power graphs. Our purpose here is not to dominate Planet, but to live with her. We cannot afford to repeat the mistakes that humans have made back on Earth."

"Yes, yes, that's nice and all that, but good intentions are not enough. We might not aim to dominate Planet, but I can guarantee at least one other faction IS. And I am almost sure that they will not place the same respect on Planet and her resources as we do."

Walt · March 20, 2001, 20:46

"Er...that'd be me..."

*grin*
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2121 to cbn.

cbn · March 20, 2001, 23:31

2121 is done and 2122 dawns over planet as the turn goes to the Cult

knowhow2 · March 21, 2001, 07:01

turn 2122 to tench

The world is truly upside down, I have more cash than Walt!!!

"Though the richness is upon us we shall not bow to it"

Prophet Cha Dawn

Tenchusatsu · March 21, 2001, 12:40

Year 2122 to Walt.

cbn · March 21, 2001, 15:50

Overheard from the cabinet offices at Drone Central

" . . . . . but I am telling you that the population will not accept a free market so there is no need to research to obtain the ability.Any larger towns will riot unless we invest in expensive infrastructure and police will be useless. DO YOU WANT ANARCHY IN THE STREETS??"

" It would tie the hands of our military. How can we explore if every unit away from home causes undue anguish to the populace. I think we should focus on obtaining better weapons technology to deal with any unknown dangers."

" I speak on behalf of the ministries of trade and the science community. We support the idea of getting the tech that promotes free market. Despite continuing energy restrictions a freer market will boost the economy and will assist badly needed science. We particularly need the science so that some of the factories can move on from former production to other things."

" the municipal planners can accomodate the free market idea. Since we are contining to send colonies around our lands we can plan so that no area becomes subject to unrest. However there are more important technologies that we could immediately use to build much more useful items. I vote that we go for an infrastructure technology"

"My environmental department strongly urges further study of the issue. We have no idea of the environmental impacts of any of these proposals. This world is still unfamiliar to us and I fear that we might be inviting death and disaster. WE have heard rumors that indicate that the planet itself might be alive and it could well react negatively."

An authoritative voice cut across the din. "I have considered all your opinions and believe . . . VROOOOOOOOOOOOM" A former began excavation work outside the cabinet offices and try as they might, the shadowy figure could hear no more.

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