CP9-J: In light of your interest in Clydesdale as you put it, the KUAD will NOT be moving into C, and did not do so. We unfortunately stumbled on others already in B, so take this under advisement. We are neither on the side of good nor evil, but, as the Professor puts it, "Academics".
We will instead be exploring onward to "F" and "J", where we do not believe there to be any current claims.
1 hour ago, LTD said:"Greeting, Merry Crew. It seems we have encountered one another in the L system."
"We do not apologize for actions taken against your world - after all, you did proclaim the virtue of mass-slaughter of Meat Bags, which designation includes our Share Holder."
"Our organisation exists primarily for profit. We have little interest in a protracted conflict - unless it would be of benefit to our Share Holder. We suggest you make us an enticing offer regarding the future of relations between our factions, return of your world, and reparations for the inconvenience we have experienced."
"Yours, etc."
Proprietary Limited
[slight pause]
Intruders Detected.
Initiate Auto-defense Protocol.
All Forces Converge under protocol B2-02-03X
Tactical Situation Processing. Calculating Strategic outcomes...
Calculating...
... Calculating.
... Calculating.
... Commander B2 Processing capacity insufficient. Reroute Power to Command Cluster.
All stations initiate repair and replacement protocols until Command Cluster is online.
9 hours ago, BiggsIRL said:CP9-J: In light of your interest in Clydesdale as you put it, the KUAD will NOT be moving into C, and did not do so. We unfortunately stumbled on others already in B, so take this under advisement. We are neither on the side of good nor evil, but, as the Professor puts it, "Academics".
We will instead be exploring onward to "F" and "J", where we do not believe there to be any current claims.
CP9-J: Greetings from the First Stable! The Thoroughbred of Sin sends his regards. He appreciates you not intervening in what was clearly A Matter Between Horses. This will be remembered favorably in future.
A Proprietary Limited force blockades and assaults the Merry Crew world of L3, successfully invading it. 2 Proprietary forces lost.
No other combat takes place.
Hyperpings at L2, L3, X1, Z, U, T2, T3, B1, B2, and D1.
Turn 3 is now live. Orders are due in 48 hours.
Edited by The Jabbawookie“Attention Merry Crew - again we invite you to negotiate an end to this conflict before things get out of hand.”
Calculating MeatBag Efficiency
MeatBag Battalions sent into Battle: 7
MeatBag's Lost: All [Nice]
MeatBag's Killed: 2 Battlions [Very Effective]
Battles won: 0 [Undeterred]
Is the League willing to consider extending the non-aggression pact?
37 minutes ago, idjmv said:Is the League willing to consider extending the non-aggression pact?
Are you still willing to promote the cause of Evil?
If so we agree. Two more turns?
2 hours ago, FortyInRed said:Are you still willing to promote the cause of Evil?
If so we agree. Two more turns?
Just let us know what you need us to do.
@The Jabbawookie are we to assume L2 is blockaded?
@Matt3412 are we to assume you wish to continue? Market analysis suggests this is not an efficient use of limited resources. Make us an offer. The Share Holder’s interests must be protected as fidelity demands.
Edited by LTD2 minutes ago, LTD said:@The Jabbawookie are we to assume L2 is blockaded?
L2 is not blockaded; that would have been announced.
16 minutes ago, The Jabbawookie said:L2 is not blockaded; that would have been announced.
Ah! A clerical error on our end. L1 is the planet we occupied in turn 1, L2 is the last remaining Merry Crew world. Apologies.
@Matt3412 we await your response.
7 hours ago, Matt3412 said:
- " Although I am prepared for martyrdom, Master, I preferred that it be postponed. "
- ―HK-47
41 minutes ago, LTD said:Ah! A clerical error on our end. L1 is the planet we occupied in turn 1, L2 is the last remaining Merry Crew world. Apologies.
@Matt3412 we await your response.
16 hours ago, LTD said:“Attention Merry Crew - again we invite you to negotiate an end to this conflict before things get out of hand.”
"Mockery: Oh, Master, I do not trust you! I cannot trust you, or anyone else ever again!"
-HK-47
Edited by Matt34125 hours ago, Matt3412 said:Battles won: 0 [Undeterred]
- " Correction: Assassination is my primary function. I also possess excellent hearing and can bend spoons. "
- ―HK-47
Your lack of deterrence and determination of Assassination concerns our analysts. Do you wish to negotiate or not?
"That was a close one. I almost surrendered completely to peace and pacifism. How repugnant."
-HK-47
They have said their prayers, and they stay for death.
- Constable, Henry V, Act IV, Scene II.
Turn 3
TO: Merry Crew
RE: Your potential destruction
Dear Sir / Madam,
Our analysts give us a 62% chance of totally destroying your forces this turn, but the remaining 38% would result in potentially crippling losses.
I am therefore authorised to make the following offer regarding our situation: Proprietary Limited will initiate an arbitrary and long-term cease-fire against your forces in the Paellos Sector. We will retain control of L1 and L2, and extend our claims to M and O. You will maintain your interests in the K System.
We understand that you have difficulty communicating but we urge you to make clear your acceptance of this arrangement. Otherwise we will have no option but to continue with our current investment strategy.
Yours, etc.
2 hours ago, idjmv said:Just let us know what you need us to do.
Well in addition to not shooting us, you will recognize and not impede our territorial claims til turn 5? We will do the same in return.
Oh, and you'll also invest a sizeable portion of your GDP on researching weapons of mass destruction, to be used against an innocent populace, while laughing maniacally and making unreasonable demands.
31 minutes ago, FortyInRed said:Well in addition to not shooting us, you will recognize and not impede our territorial claims til turn 5? We will do the same in return.
Oh, and you'll also invest a sizeable portion of your GDP on researching weapons of mass destruction, to be used against an innocent populace, while laughing maniacally and making unreasonable demands.
As long as we can avoid talking to as many people as possible..
15 hours ago, LTD said:Turn 3
TO: Merry Crew
RE: Your potential destruction
Dear Sir / Madam,
Our analysts give us a 62% chance of totally destroying your forces this turn, but the remaining 38% would result in potentially crippling losses.
I am therefore authorised to make the following offer regarding our situation: Proprietary Limited will initiate an arbitrary and long-term cease-fire against your forces in the Paellos Sector. We will retain control of L1 and L2, and extend our claims to M and O. You will maintain your interests in the K System.
We understand that you have difficulty communicating but we urge you to make clear your acceptance of this arrangement. Otherwise we will have no option but to continue with our current investment strategy.
Yours, etc.
20 hours ago, Matt3412 said:
- " Statement: But how is that possible, Master? I have already destroyed your planet. "
- ―HK-47
- 😉 👍
“Is there someone else we could speak to?”
”We will assume your acceptance of our terms. We expect a profitable partnership into the future.”
3 hours ago, LTD said:“Is there someone else we could speak to?”
”We will assume your acceptance of our terms. We expect a profitable partnership into the future.”
"Beep Beep BEEP! Deep dwoooo BEEP!"
-T3-M4
Awaiting clarification on a question and one set of orders, which I will approximate if they are not received first.
Edited by The Jabbawookie