Post by Head Fur Shalafi on Jan 26, 2007 16:31:28 GMT -5
[shadow=blue,left,800]Turn 0[/shadow]
[shadow=green,up,300]Database for Campaign [/shadow]This campaigns newest feature is a database of points of interest. Many of you are familiar with me sprinkling derelict ships, worm holes, space dragons, info, etc throughout a map for players to discover. In this game player placement is set for proper feel of campaign (appropriate neighbors etc). This means I was prohibited from placing things around the map as I could pretty much tell who would find them. In this game when you enter a POI Point of Interest (planet or asteroid hex) you will randomly generate the result of the find from the database. Then that POI is then removed from the DB. Even the Ref does not know where on the map the derelict Vorlon ship is !! Have fun exploring this rich, but dangerous Galaxy.
[shadow=red,up,300]Shadow War Ends: [/shadow]
Pre Game one month: The Shadow War appears to have ended. For some time there has been no sign of any Shadow or Vorlon forces. Although there is speculation, no one knows for sure what has occurred. The good news is that with the war over, nations are now looking to reclaim some of their lost space, and expand outward. This reacquisition and expansion/exploration phase is what will fuel our early campaign turns.
[shadow=Blue,left,300]Turn 1[/shadow]
[shadow=red,up,300]WAR !!![/shadow]
Looks like the most peaceful of races (Squuze me,.. "GAK!") have declared all out war on each other. Negotiations between the Narn and the Klingons have collapsed in a flurry of disrupter fire and hand to hand combat. Rumors of several ambassadors having been killed are unsubstantiated at this time. On the Klingon capital the Narn diplomatic building has been burned to the ground.
[shadow=green,up,300]Babylon 5, The Last of the Great Stations... Maybe not
[/shadow]
As ISN is learning. Rumors persist that Babylon 4 has been located by one of the major races. Although rumors of sightings in the past have circulated, this is the first time that a cell phone video of the base "hanging" there in space, has been seen and time stamped,.. Turn 1 !!.
[glow=red,2,300][shadow=red,up,300]The Fires of War Spread into the First battle for B4 [/shadow][/glow]
Federation and ISC forces engaged in battle at an unknown location. Rumor has it the smaller ISC Light Cruiser fleet was quickly dispatched by a powerful Fed DN fleet with a White Star escort. The Mimbari and Rangers both seem mum as to how a White Star has gotten into the hands of the Federation. It is also unknown if this engagement is the beginning of a larger war or just brief territorial dispute.
[glow=red,2,300][shadow=green,up,500]Rangers Engage Shadow Forces[/shadow] [/glow]
It has been confirmed the Shadows are still lurking in the depths of space. Reports have come in that a Ranger fleet has located and engaged a Shadow vessel. Ever vigilant, it is uncanny that the Rangers are again the first to discover that the Shadows are still a threat to the races. Further updates about this important battle will be relayed over the SpaceNet.com as details come it.
[glow=red,2,300][shadow=red,up,300]Shortly later[/shadow][/glow]
The view screen breaks away to a scene of,.... White Stars powering up and diving in on a Massive Shadow Vessel,. the erie Shadow wail reverberates over the speakers. As the ships weapons begin to fire away,..... the image is lost.
Reports are sketchy but it seems that the shadow vessel was quickly dispatched with little damage to the Ranger fleet.
[shadow=blue,left,800]Turn 2[/shadow]
[glow=red,2,300][shadow=red,up,300]The Battle for Babylon 4 part II[/shadow][/glow]
In the second battle for Babylon 4 in a surprise move the Federation moved to break the blockade and engaged a large ISC fleet away from B4. The ISC destroyed the Federation DN fleet with but sustained heavy damage to several ships. B4 holds under Federation command but the isolated base stands like a lonely beacon surrounded by ISC ships. The base commander has repeatedly declined any offers for surrender, but he has sent out a general call for reinforcements !!
[shadow=green,up,300]Earth Forces Psi Corp Dispatched [/shadow]
Rim Ward Rumors are that the Earth Alliance Forces have discovered something unusual. This rumor is backed up with a battle on turn 2. An Earth Forces Battle wagon task force will tangle with a rather large Shadow Vessel, details of what is going on seem to be under tight wraps.
It was later released that what appeared to be a shadow structure was also destroyed along with the defending ship. The Shadows are truly lurking about.
[glow=red,2,300][shadow=green,up,300]Klingon Capital Under All Out Attack!!![/shadow][/glow]
The Centauri have begun the assault on the Klingon capital. The Battle Station has sent out the call for help. The Centauri fleet closes unopposed by Klingon ships. In the TV show Londo looked out the window of the Primus as the planet got bombarded,.. a similar event seems to be happening now. It will be gruesome at best.
[shadow=purple,up,300]Update from the Klingon Capital[/shadow]
In a surprise move the Centauri have withdrawn from the Klingon Home World due to intense negotiations and a Romulan fleet. The Romulans were not prepared to invade so confusion reigns king. The Klingons while originally surrendering to the Romulans have rebelled against their would be overlords, causing even more chaos in the region as previous alliances and treaties are being rewritten or burned.
[shadow=blue,left,800]Turn 3[/shadow]
[shadow=maroon,right,300][/shadow]The Centauri have again struck at the undefended Klingon capital, rumors are this time they will show no mercy. The Narn fleet stands near watching the destruction like a vulture overhead circling. The Romulans who got a reprieve for the Klingons last turn, seem to be no where around this turn
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=red,5,300]SOS [/glow][/shadow]
An all channel SOS has gone off from a fleet far from home,.. the call of a massive Shadow attack sounds all to real. More to follow as ISN gets more info.
[shadow=red,up,300]Communication just in[/shadow]
"Captain,.. jump gates opening all around us,.. Shadow ships are emer,..pop,..static,.. zzzzz,.... *DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS!!! cut to commercial*
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=green,3,300]Romulan Fleet at Federation Capital[/glow][/shadow]
The presence of a Romulan battle fleet at the Federation capital has perplexed many. The Romulans have issued no official statements regarding this and the Federation seem oddly quiet about the whole affair also. The Romulan fleet seems to have "vanished" as quickly as it has come ?
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=purple,3,300]Commander Sheridan MIA[/glow][/shadow]
After initiating a Jump Drive (some suspect to Zha Ha Doom) Commander Sheridan has been officially reported at MIA by Earth Alliance President Nash. Replacement commanders are being considered including the renown ace Admiral Warp, no other news is available at this time. Rumors are circling around about Sheridan's ship being captured.
[shadow=orange,up,500][glow=red,5,300]The Klingon Capital Falls[/glow][/shadow]
In heavy fighting the Klingon capital has fallen to the Centauri occupying fleet. The Centauri have imposed martial law across the lands, and restricted all travel in and out of the capital hex. Even ISN news has been banned, and reports of the status at the Klingon capital are hard to come by. Scattered reports of fighting still continue to come in but for the most part the iron hand of the Centauri is maintaining order. Rumors that a shipment of IED's were intercepted by the blockade, originating from Romulan are unconfirmed at this time.
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=purple,2,300]ISN Breaking News [/glow][/shadow]
It has been learned that Earth Alliance's Proxima colony has been under a quarantine for some time now (Several Turns). No traffic in or out of the system has been allowed. Admiral Warps warships quickly intercepted our ISN News runabout investigating the story and directed us back to Babylon 5. Rumors have stated there is a plague there, but this has been unconfirmed at this time. President Nash has had no official response regarding this subject.
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=red,2,300]ISN News: Klingon Victory Tempers Centauri Rhetoric[/glow][/shadow]
Three of the powerful Centauri Vor Chan cruisers have been sent to Davey Jones locker by the Klingon Black Fleet. Rumors the Centauri capital is undefended are unsubstantiated at this time. On the Klingon homeworld the resistance has stepped up attacks on Centauri forces. In response the Centauri have begun increasing its planetary bombardment of suspected Resistance areas. It is rumored the Bombardment is pretty much none stop. Secret video footage verifies this and somehow still escapes from the system wide lock down to ISN News. Supplies also seem to be still getting into resistance forces, frustrating Centauri blockade efforts.
[shadow=blue,left,800]Turn 4[/shadow]
[shadow=teal,up,400][glow=purple,2,300]Expect the Unexpected [/glow][/shadow]
The ISC blockade continues at Babylon 4, while many nations detect strange energy readings emanating from the hex as the stability of the time warp continuum begins to degrade, at a much faster rate than previously expected. Physicists are puzzled as what this all means
[shadow=blue,up,300][glow=maroon,5,300]Collapse in the Romulan Senate ! [/glow][/shadow]
Following a collapse of the Romulan Senate, Admiral Vanguard has been promoted to replace General Sho Dyn as Vice Regent of all Romulan forces. Without Sho Dyns balancing influence on the Praetor, rumors of all out WAR by the Romulans reach a crescendo !
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=purple,2,300]Follow up Report on Proxima Colony[/glow][/shadow]
Several independent sources confirm that Proxima Colony is fine (no plague) and inhabitants are under restrictions from leaving the system. Furthermore any vessels attempting to enter the system are turned back. Repeated requests from President Nash to explain this has been declined.
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=red,2,300]Centauri Prime[/glow][/shadow]
The "Shadow" of the Klingon Black Fleet darkens the sky over Centauri Prime. The local population is in a panic as fears of Klingon retribution spread throughout the capital. Centauri Vessels rush to the site and it looks like there is gonna be some action at the capital !!
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=red,2,300]ISN Breaking News: Vorlons Claim Another Ship [/glow][/shadow]
Reports have come in that the ISC mission to breach Vorlon Space has failed and claimed another vessel. Reliable sources indicate that the ISC vessel Leopold has been destroyed with no survivors.
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=red,2,300]UPDATE: [/glow][/shadow]
Morden, our source was apparently not as reliable as we thought. ISN News makes a full retraction of this post. It would appear that Vorlon space may not be the death sentence it once was. The ISC ship Leopold is at the Vorlon home world and relaying back images and scientific data.
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=maroon,5,300]Rangers on the Edge [/glow][/shadow]
The Rangers have declared war upon two nations the Federation and Centuari. It is speculated they are on "the edge" in more ways than just the map !! They have refused to comment on why the aggressive actions were taken on these outpost settlements.
[shadow=purple,up,300][glow=green,4,300]Earth Senate Leaks News [/glow][/shadow]
A unnamed Earth Alliance Senator has leaked a controversial secret program to divert EP into a special black ops project fund. This has been ongoing "for several years" now and has siphoned off around 20% of GDP per year. The staggering amount of EP is news in itself,.. but the Project is even more news worthy -- Babylon 6 !!! Reports are President Nash denied this and stated "leaks cannot be trusted" Yet ISN News digging is showing a EP discrepancy for over two years now in EA accounting records? On an unexpectedly open microphone,.. President Nash was caught saying "d**n Senate, I should put them all in jail !! "
Further info coming on this astounding story.
[shadow=blue,left,800]Turn 5[/shadow]
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=blue,2,300]Temporal Distortions at Babylon 4 (2117)[/glow][/shadow]
The Babylon 4 station and warring fleets around it are being subject to extreme temporal distortions as the hex space time continuum degrades. The instability is growing at a quickening pace and the fabric of space is imminently about to rip. These distortions are so powerful that they were detected at the Minbari capital.
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=blue,2,300]The Senate Moves to Impeach President Nash [/glow][/shadow]
Throughout the Universe images of corruption, treachery and the darker side of government have been transmitted. Senator Bartok has leveled d**ning accusations at the President, of being in league with the Shadows !!!!
[shadow=purple,up,500][glow=red,4,300]The Earth Alliance Senate Has Been Destroyed!!!![/glow][/shadow]
After making accusations accusing President Nash of working with the Shadows, Admiral Warp, now known as "The Hand of God", has leveled the Senate building killing hundreds. In an odd twist the only Senator to live was Bartok who was taken into custody before the bombardment. Bartok is the one Senator who led this crusade and is the one remaining known living EA Senator. The shock wave of this action is still rippling out across known space. For the most part the citizens of Earth are in a collective state of shock at this time.
[shadow=purple,up,500][glow=red,4,300]UPDATE: [/glow][/shadow]Rumors swirl the Earth Alliance stands on the edge of Civil War. Information has reached ISN that the Earth Orbit Battle Station commander nearly opened fire on Admiral Warps ships after destruction of the Senate. Even now the BATS is at full red alert and refuses to stand down. Elsewhere groups of protest grow over Marshal Law laid down on Earth and her holdings.
[shadow=purple,up,500][glow=red,4,300]UPDATED UPDATE [/glow][/shadow]
President Nash's calls for calm and orders for the Battle Station to stand down have been heard. People wait and wonder what is next,.. even ISN has been strangely quiet.
[shadow=purple,up,500][glow=red,4,300]Insurrection strikes the Earth Alliance [/glow][/shadow]
The recent political upheavals in Earth Alliance politics continues to rip the country apart. It is being reported that Civil War has begun within the Earth Alliance fleets and reports of combat amongst E.A. ships are confirmed by ISN News. It looks like Admiral Warp has disobeyed orders and declared he and his fleets are withdrawing from E.A. space. In direct violation of President Nashs orders, Warp is headed for ISC space, where he intends to swear fealty to The Demon and hand over his warships. Elements of Warp fleets have broken from these illegal orders and combat within his own fleets is now under way with heavy casualties and even hand to hand combat on many ships. It is confirmed that at Babylon 5 the Earth Alliance Defense Fleet ships have split and battle is starting, the heavy weapons of Babylon 5 come to life with a vengeance. It is time for ambassadors and nations to take sides in a mighty Civil War. See the message board for more details.
[shadow=purple,up,300][glow=red,4,300]Update:[/glow][/shadow]
In response to this the Rangers have declared war on the ISC and rebellious EA ships
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=blue,2,300]Earth Alliance Civil War Ends [/glow][/shadow]
The battle of the Agamemnon Insurrection has brought an end to the Civil War with the complete loss of ships in the Babylon Defense Fleet. The only vessel to survive was the Rangers White Star. Peace has returned to the Earth Alliance forces although the exact fate of Warps command fleet is subject to numerous rumors, tales and mythical stories.
[shadow=blue,up,300][glow=purple,2,300]Babylon 5 Getting Crowded [/glow][/shadow]
More and more ships and nations continue to gather at Babylon 5. Rumors are that the Earth Alliance has also dispatched 20,000 marines to B5 and housing them will be quite the issue. Large shipments of goods and cargo are also coming and going into and out of the station. The going joke is that Takeo has had to become a traffic cop for most of his duty time.
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=teal,4,300]Vorlon Space Breached by Minbari Fleet [/glow][/shadow]
The Minbari having stumbled across a Shadow facility and defensive fleet have destroyed both with minimal damage. The exact purpose of this facility is not fully understood at this time. The Minbari have stated they intend to search the entire Vorlon nebula to "Sweep the place of any remaining spider webs"
[shadow=blue,left,800]Turn 6[/shadow]
[shadow=purple,up,300][glow=red,5,300]Romulan/Centauri War!!![/glow][/shadow]
ISN reports that this entire war has arisen over the rights to name the new system. More details to follow.
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=blue,2,300]Update in Vorlon Space:[/glow][/shadow]
The ISC Leopold has also discovered another of these structures inside the Vorlon Nebula, there is now speculation as to what the mammoth devices are but for now increasing strength of Shadow forces responding and defending them, has prevented a move in depth look into the situation. The Leopold narrowly escapes certain destruction from a small Shadow Fleet that jumped in to defend the incursion.
The Shadow fleet was later intercepted by the Mimbari and destroyed with minimal casulties.
[shadow=red,left,300][glow=purple,2,300]Zha Ha Doom [/glow][/shadow]
The Enterprise has begun its occupation of Zha Ha Doom. It is truly and example of the audacity of hope, even the Ref tips his hat to the Federation player. It is reported on ISN News that the Babylon 5 council of nations, has voted that the Federation has the biggest Kahowneas of all!
Update:
*Shadow screams*
Scotty!!! get us out of...... *SPLAT* The enterprise has been destroyed... We are still awaiting reports from a Romulan scout vessel that watched what happened from a hex away...
[glow=red,4,300][shadow=purple,up,300]Total War, Narn Council Votes [/shadow][/glow]
The Narn High Council has voted to bring the Narn nation to a Total War status. All News Networks have been banned (reports the council was furious over the map/attack stragedy being show, see map below) ISN in particular has had its offices ransacked and personal arrested. Protests by Ambassadors at B5 are being ignored. Civilian traffic in and out of the home system is now under military control. Reporters are banned. Rumors at B5 are all reporters worth their salt are now buying tickets to Narn ! Total chaos is gripping merchant traffic at the Narn Home world as Narn battle fleets head for the Rim and Zha Ha Doom. Also last night in a mysterious fire engulfed the Romulan embassy on Narn.
[shadow=green,up,300]Database for Campaign [/shadow]This campaigns newest feature is a database of points of interest. Many of you are familiar with me sprinkling derelict ships, worm holes, space dragons, info, etc throughout a map for players to discover. In this game player placement is set for proper feel of campaign (appropriate neighbors etc). This means I was prohibited from placing things around the map as I could pretty much tell who would find them. In this game when you enter a POI Point of Interest (planet or asteroid hex) you will randomly generate the result of the find from the database. Then that POI is then removed from the DB. Even the Ref does not know where on the map the derelict Vorlon ship is !! Have fun exploring this rich, but dangerous Galaxy.
[shadow=red,up,300]Shadow War Ends: [/shadow]
Pre Game one month: The Shadow War appears to have ended. For some time there has been no sign of any Shadow or Vorlon forces. Although there is speculation, no one knows for sure what has occurred. The good news is that with the war over, nations are now looking to reclaim some of their lost space, and expand outward. This reacquisition and expansion/exploration phase is what will fuel our early campaign turns.
[shadow=Blue,left,300]Turn 1[/shadow]
[shadow=red,up,300]WAR !!![/shadow]
Looks like the most peaceful of races (Squuze me,.. "GAK!") have declared all out war on each other. Negotiations between the Narn and the Klingons have collapsed in a flurry of disrupter fire and hand to hand combat. Rumors of several ambassadors having been killed are unsubstantiated at this time. On the Klingon capital the Narn diplomatic building has been burned to the ground.
[shadow=green,up,300]Babylon 5, The Last of the Great Stations... Maybe not
[/shadow]As ISN is learning. Rumors persist that Babylon 4 has been located by one of the major races. Although rumors of sightings in the past have circulated, this is the first time that a cell phone video of the base "hanging" there in space, has been seen and time stamped,.. Turn 1 !!.
[glow=red,2,300][shadow=red,up,300]The Fires of War Spread into the First battle for B4 [/shadow][/glow]
Federation and ISC forces engaged in battle at an unknown location. Rumor has it the smaller ISC Light Cruiser fleet was quickly dispatched by a powerful Fed DN fleet with a White Star escort. The Mimbari and Rangers both seem mum as to how a White Star has gotten into the hands of the Federation. It is also unknown if this engagement is the beginning of a larger war or just brief territorial dispute.
[glow=red,2,300][shadow=green,up,500]Rangers Engage Shadow Forces[/shadow] [/glow]
It has been confirmed the Shadows are still lurking in the depths of space. Reports have come in that a Ranger fleet has located and engaged a Shadow vessel. Ever vigilant, it is uncanny that the Rangers are again the first to discover that the Shadows are still a threat to the races. Further updates about this important battle will be relayed over the SpaceNet.com as details come it.
[glow=red,2,300][shadow=red,up,300]Shortly later[/shadow][/glow]
The view screen breaks away to a scene of,.... White Stars powering up and diving in on a Massive Shadow Vessel,. the erie Shadow wail reverberates over the speakers. As the ships weapons begin to fire away,..... the image is lost.
Reports are sketchy but it seems that the shadow vessel was quickly dispatched with little damage to the Ranger fleet.
[shadow=blue,left,800]Turn 2[/shadow]
[glow=red,2,300][shadow=red,up,300]The Battle for Babylon 4 part II[/shadow][/glow]
In the second battle for Babylon 4 in a surprise move the Federation moved to break the blockade and engaged a large ISC fleet away from B4. The ISC destroyed the Federation DN fleet with but sustained heavy damage to several ships. B4 holds under Federation command but the isolated base stands like a lonely beacon surrounded by ISC ships. The base commander has repeatedly declined any offers for surrender, but he has sent out a general call for reinforcements !!
[shadow=green,up,300]Earth Forces Psi Corp Dispatched [/shadow]
Rim Ward Rumors are that the Earth Alliance Forces have discovered something unusual. This rumor is backed up with a battle on turn 2. An Earth Forces Battle wagon task force will tangle with a rather large Shadow Vessel, details of what is going on seem to be under tight wraps.
It was later released that what appeared to be a shadow structure was also destroyed along with the defending ship. The Shadows are truly lurking about.
[glow=red,2,300][shadow=green,up,300]Klingon Capital Under All Out Attack!!![/shadow][/glow]
The Centauri have begun the assault on the Klingon capital. The Battle Station has sent out the call for help. The Centauri fleet closes unopposed by Klingon ships. In the TV show Londo looked out the window of the Primus as the planet got bombarded,.. a similar event seems to be happening now. It will be gruesome at best.
[shadow=purple,up,300]Update from the Klingon Capital[/shadow]
In a surprise move the Centauri have withdrawn from the Klingon Home World due to intense negotiations and a Romulan fleet. The Romulans were not prepared to invade so confusion reigns king. The Klingons while originally surrendering to the Romulans have rebelled against their would be overlords, causing even more chaos in the region as previous alliances and treaties are being rewritten or burned.
[shadow=blue,left,800]Turn 3[/shadow]
[shadow=maroon,right,300][/shadow]The Centauri have again struck at the undefended Klingon capital, rumors are this time they will show no mercy. The Narn fleet stands near watching the destruction like a vulture overhead circling. The Romulans who got a reprieve for the Klingons last turn, seem to be no where around this turn
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=red,5,300]SOS [/glow][/shadow]
An all channel SOS has gone off from a fleet far from home,.. the call of a massive Shadow attack sounds all to real. More to follow as ISN gets more info.
[shadow=red,up,300]Communication just in[/shadow]
"Captain,.. jump gates opening all around us,.. Shadow ships are emer,..pop,..static,.. zzzzz,.... *DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS!!! cut to commercial*
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=green,3,300]Romulan Fleet at Federation Capital[/glow][/shadow]
The presence of a Romulan battle fleet at the Federation capital has perplexed many. The Romulans have issued no official statements regarding this and the Federation seem oddly quiet about the whole affair also. The Romulan fleet seems to have "vanished" as quickly as it has come ?
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=purple,3,300]Commander Sheridan MIA[/glow][/shadow]
After initiating a Jump Drive (some suspect to Zha Ha Doom) Commander Sheridan has been officially reported at MIA by Earth Alliance President Nash. Replacement commanders are being considered including the renown ace Admiral Warp, no other news is available at this time. Rumors are circling around about Sheridan's ship being captured.
[shadow=orange,up,500][glow=red,5,300]The Klingon Capital Falls[/glow][/shadow]
In heavy fighting the Klingon capital has fallen to the Centauri occupying fleet. The Centauri have imposed martial law across the lands, and restricted all travel in and out of the capital hex. Even ISN news has been banned, and reports of the status at the Klingon capital are hard to come by. Scattered reports of fighting still continue to come in but for the most part the iron hand of the Centauri is maintaining order. Rumors that a shipment of IED's were intercepted by the blockade, originating from Romulan are unconfirmed at this time.
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=purple,2,300]ISN Breaking News [/glow][/shadow]
It has been learned that Earth Alliance's Proxima colony has been under a quarantine for some time now (Several Turns). No traffic in or out of the system has been allowed. Admiral Warps warships quickly intercepted our ISN News runabout investigating the story and directed us back to Babylon 5. Rumors have stated there is a plague there, but this has been unconfirmed at this time. President Nash has had no official response regarding this subject.
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=red,2,300]ISN News: Klingon Victory Tempers Centauri Rhetoric[/glow][/shadow]
Three of the powerful Centauri Vor Chan cruisers have been sent to Davey Jones locker by the Klingon Black Fleet. Rumors the Centauri capital is undefended are unsubstantiated at this time. On the Klingon homeworld the resistance has stepped up attacks on Centauri forces. In response the Centauri have begun increasing its planetary bombardment of suspected Resistance areas. It is rumored the Bombardment is pretty much none stop. Secret video footage verifies this and somehow still escapes from the system wide lock down to ISN News. Supplies also seem to be still getting into resistance forces, frustrating Centauri blockade efforts.
[shadow=blue,left,800]Turn 4[/shadow]
[shadow=teal,up,400][glow=purple,2,300]Expect the Unexpected [/glow][/shadow]
The ISC blockade continues at Babylon 4, while many nations detect strange energy readings emanating from the hex as the stability of the time warp continuum begins to degrade, at a much faster rate than previously expected. Physicists are puzzled as what this all means
[shadow=blue,up,300][glow=maroon,5,300]Collapse in the Romulan Senate ! [/glow][/shadow]
Following a collapse of the Romulan Senate, Admiral Vanguard has been promoted to replace General Sho Dyn as Vice Regent of all Romulan forces. Without Sho Dyns balancing influence on the Praetor, rumors of all out WAR by the Romulans reach a crescendo !
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=purple,2,300]Follow up Report on Proxima Colony[/glow][/shadow]
Several independent sources confirm that Proxima Colony is fine (no plague) and inhabitants are under restrictions from leaving the system. Furthermore any vessels attempting to enter the system are turned back. Repeated requests from President Nash to explain this has been declined.
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=red,2,300]Centauri Prime[/glow][/shadow]
The "Shadow" of the Klingon Black Fleet darkens the sky over Centauri Prime. The local population is in a panic as fears of Klingon retribution spread throughout the capital. Centauri Vessels rush to the site and it looks like there is gonna be some action at the capital !!
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=red,2,300]ISN Breaking News: Vorlons Claim Another Ship [/glow][/shadow]
Reports have come in that the ISC mission to breach Vorlon Space has failed and claimed another vessel. Reliable sources indicate that the ISC vessel Leopold has been destroyed with no survivors.
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=red,2,300]UPDATE: [/glow][/shadow]
Morden, our source was apparently not as reliable as we thought. ISN News makes a full retraction of this post. It would appear that Vorlon space may not be the death sentence it once was. The ISC ship Leopold is at the Vorlon home world and relaying back images and scientific data.
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=maroon,5,300]Rangers on the Edge [/glow][/shadow]
The Rangers have declared war upon two nations the Federation and Centuari. It is speculated they are on "the edge" in more ways than just the map !! They have refused to comment on why the aggressive actions were taken on these outpost settlements.
[shadow=purple,up,300][glow=green,4,300]Earth Senate Leaks News [/glow][/shadow]
A unnamed Earth Alliance Senator has leaked a controversial secret program to divert EP into a special black ops project fund. This has been ongoing "for several years" now and has siphoned off around 20% of GDP per year. The staggering amount of EP is news in itself,.. but the Project is even more news worthy -- Babylon 6 !!! Reports are President Nash denied this and stated "leaks cannot be trusted" Yet ISN News digging is showing a EP discrepancy for over two years now in EA accounting records? On an unexpectedly open microphone,.. President Nash was caught saying "d**n Senate, I should put them all in jail !! "
Further info coming on this astounding story.
[shadow=blue,left,800]Turn 5[/shadow]
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=blue,2,300]Temporal Distortions at Babylon 4 (2117)[/glow][/shadow]
The Babylon 4 station and warring fleets around it are being subject to extreme temporal distortions as the hex space time continuum degrades. The instability is growing at a quickening pace and the fabric of space is imminently about to rip. These distortions are so powerful that they were detected at the Minbari capital.
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=blue,2,300]The Senate Moves to Impeach President Nash [/glow][/shadow]
Throughout the Universe images of corruption, treachery and the darker side of government have been transmitted. Senator Bartok has leveled d**ning accusations at the President, of being in league with the Shadows !!!!
[shadow=purple,up,500][glow=red,4,300]The Earth Alliance Senate Has Been Destroyed!!!![/glow][/shadow]
After making accusations accusing President Nash of working with the Shadows, Admiral Warp, now known as "The Hand of God", has leveled the Senate building killing hundreds. In an odd twist the only Senator to live was Bartok who was taken into custody before the bombardment. Bartok is the one Senator who led this crusade and is the one remaining known living EA Senator. The shock wave of this action is still rippling out across known space. For the most part the citizens of Earth are in a collective state of shock at this time.
[shadow=purple,up,500][glow=red,4,300]UPDATE: [/glow][/shadow]Rumors swirl the Earth Alliance stands on the edge of Civil War. Information has reached ISN that the Earth Orbit Battle Station commander nearly opened fire on Admiral Warps ships after destruction of the Senate. Even now the BATS is at full red alert and refuses to stand down. Elsewhere groups of protest grow over Marshal Law laid down on Earth and her holdings.
[shadow=purple,up,500][glow=red,4,300]UPDATED UPDATE [/glow][/shadow]
President Nash's calls for calm and orders for the Battle Station to stand down have been heard. People wait and wonder what is next,.. even ISN has been strangely quiet.
[shadow=purple,up,500][glow=red,4,300]Insurrection strikes the Earth Alliance [/glow][/shadow]
The recent political upheavals in Earth Alliance politics continues to rip the country apart. It is being reported that Civil War has begun within the Earth Alliance fleets and reports of combat amongst E.A. ships are confirmed by ISN News. It looks like Admiral Warp has disobeyed orders and declared he and his fleets are withdrawing from E.A. space. In direct violation of President Nashs orders, Warp is headed for ISC space, where he intends to swear fealty to The Demon and hand over his warships. Elements of Warp fleets have broken from these illegal orders and combat within his own fleets is now under way with heavy casualties and even hand to hand combat on many ships. It is confirmed that at Babylon 5 the Earth Alliance Defense Fleet ships have split and battle is starting, the heavy weapons of Babylon 5 come to life with a vengeance. It is time for ambassadors and nations to take sides in a mighty Civil War. See the message board for more details.
[shadow=purple,up,300][glow=red,4,300]Update:[/glow][/shadow]
In response to this the Rangers have declared war on the ISC and rebellious EA ships
[shadow=green,up,300][glow=blue,2,300]Earth Alliance Civil War Ends [/glow][/shadow]
The battle of the Agamemnon Insurrection has brought an end to the Civil War with the complete loss of ships in the Babylon Defense Fleet. The only vessel to survive was the Rangers White Star. Peace has returned to the Earth Alliance forces although the exact fate of Warps command fleet is subject to numerous rumors, tales and mythical stories.
[shadow=blue,up,300][glow=purple,2,300]Babylon 5 Getting Crowded [/glow][/shadow]
More and more ships and nations continue to gather at Babylon 5. Rumors are that the Earth Alliance has also dispatched 20,000 marines to B5 and housing them will be quite the issue. Large shipments of goods and cargo are also coming and going into and out of the station. The going joke is that Takeo has had to become a traffic cop for most of his duty time.
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=teal,4,300]Vorlon Space Breached by Minbari Fleet [/glow][/shadow]
The Minbari having stumbled across a Shadow facility and defensive fleet have destroyed both with minimal damage. The exact purpose of this facility is not fully understood at this time. The Minbari have stated they intend to search the entire Vorlon nebula to "Sweep the place of any remaining spider webs"
[shadow=blue,left,800]Turn 6[/shadow]
[shadow=purple,up,300][glow=red,5,300]Romulan/Centauri War!!![/glow][/shadow]
ISN reports that this entire war has arisen over the rights to name the new system. More details to follow.
[shadow=red,up,300][glow=blue,2,300]Update in Vorlon Space:[/glow][/shadow]
The ISC Leopold has also discovered another of these structures inside the Vorlon Nebula, there is now speculation as to what the mammoth devices are but for now increasing strength of Shadow forces responding and defending them, has prevented a move in depth look into the situation. The Leopold narrowly escapes certain destruction from a small Shadow Fleet that jumped in to defend the incursion.
The Shadow fleet was later intercepted by the Mimbari and destroyed with minimal casulties.
[shadow=red,left,300][glow=purple,2,300]Zha Ha Doom [/glow][/shadow]
The Enterprise has begun its occupation of Zha Ha Doom. It is truly and example of the audacity of hope, even the Ref tips his hat to the Federation player. It is reported on ISN News that the Babylon 5 council of nations, has voted that the Federation has the biggest Kahowneas of all!
Update:
*Shadow screams*
Scotty!!! get us out of...... *SPLAT* The enterprise has been destroyed... We are still awaiting reports from a Romulan scout vessel that watched what happened from a hex away...
[glow=red,4,300][shadow=purple,up,300]Total War, Narn Council Votes [/shadow][/glow]
The Narn High Council has voted to bring the Narn nation to a Total War status. All News Networks have been banned (reports the council was furious over the map/attack stragedy being show, see map below) ISN in particular has had its offices ransacked and personal arrested. Protests by Ambassadors at B5 are being ignored. Civilian traffic in and out of the home system is now under military control. Reporters are banned. Rumors at B5 are all reporters worth their salt are now buying tickets to Narn ! Total chaos is gripping merchant traffic at the Narn Home world as Narn battle fleets head for the Rim and Zha Ha Doom. Also last night in a mysterious fire engulfed the Romulan embassy on Narn.
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