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The place is a mirror universe, similar but not exact to our own. There is no planet Earth instead you have Terra.

Terra had its’ Sparta and Rome, it had its’ Napoleon but it also had something else. In this place, Leonardo DaVincis’ technical drawings were taken seriously and Terra became industrialized much quicker than Earth. By the time Napoleon died, Terrans had put a man in orbit.

There are other subtle differences but the history of Terra mimicked our own culminating in a stage where space technology was a reality and the line between country and corporation was blurred. Things came to a head with the brief faction wars after which there was no victor, all sides agreed to a federal government and representation. One of the conditions of peace however was that no faction could retain a private military and the ultimate result was that the federal military is the actual power behind the scenes.

It’s a very efficient military. But with the recent discovery of faster than light travel, even the military is suddenly unsure.

Terra orbits a miserly red sun and there is nothing else of value in the system. Terras’ sun is located on the southern edge of the galaxy and slightly west. There is an impassable nebula directly North which acts both as a shield and obstacle, 2 un-explored white stars to the East as well as 2 more nebulae on opposite ends of Terras’ periphery.

At present, the military has recovered its’ composure and taken a number of steps. A new frigate design was accepted (for immediate construction) featuring better firepower and defensive capabilities versus the standing forces available.

A research initiative to improve scanner technology was authorized to keep the scientists busy and remote exploration of the Terra sector entered the final phase.

After some time the strategic situation and Terras’ role in it are becoming somewhat clearer

Exploration so far has uncovered nothing encouraging apart from multiple sources of He3. Of concern, the discovery of an entity at a rogue planet we discovered. A wormhole exit on Terras’ eastern periphery will also need attention over time.

On a positive note, the first Terran colony has appeared, it is a dirt world of little value at the moment but does increase the ability of the Navy to field a larger force. An outpost ship is currently under construction and the Navy has added a ship

Research has progressed and the ability to colonize swamp worlds, build underground habitats, and economic capitol have been added.


Overall it seems that there is little value in this area of space and it will take a considerable effort in colonizitation tech research before it can be exploited for minor gains. On the other hand, a focus on logistics offers quicker results but increases the chances of early contact and all that implies

At this point more decisions will need to be made.

Hi all

This is the latest build, “live” as it were. The settings are Impossible, Medium galaxy, 2 AI. This will be a straight single play-through with no reloads allowed except for breaks between sessions.

I’m… you guessed it the humans.

Hope you enjoy