CG predictions...

[Rainbro]

Where in the article does the Federation endorse the League of Mandu's invasion, and where is Admiral Natalia Lee identified as a member of the Federal Navy? Minor factions have their own private military/security forces (example: Nova Imperium).

I don't think Nova Imperium was the best example there, I doubt the League of Mandu have ever felt the need to establish their own military to protect against the Federal Navy coming to execute them all.

All the evidence points at this being a Federally-sponsored attack. Sure, it doesn't explicitly spell out who is backing the Federal Admiral, commanding a Federal military (Well, it does in the headline, but we're ignoring that). It also doesn't spell out how such a small faction got the resources to launch a massive military incursion far from home with a military megaship - maybe it was the Federation? They were actively demanding a response to the leaked intel, and its weird how they haven't yet been denounced if they're really not there with the support of the Federation.

 

[Ian Doncaster]

I look forward to hearing Hudson chastise this particular rogue element of the Federation, acting absolutely without authorisation

The disavowal has been drafted and will be sent as soon as possible after it's definitely not worked.

Not even Colonia is escaping this war or whatever is coming.

No. Still, Sirius Industrial are struggling to hold on to any influence. We can hopefully at least slow them down.

 

[Factabulous]

109 hours in and the Imps have so far lost on a single hour (109) - though there have been close calls.

No sign of the (always predicted) drop-off / side switching after the Imps completed Tier 1 (around hour 96). Both sides still going for it (though at the reduced volumes expected on a week day). I'm sure a proportion have also stopped now the tier rewards are known.

Will be interesting to see if the Imp:Fed ratio changes - it's hovering near 2 all week (except when the Imps got 'Tier 1 fever' before hour 96). 2 means that the Imps have been doing 'twice what Feds do' - a lot of CGs will be much larger differences in contributions. You can also see the initial 4:1 ratio in hour 1 as the (pre-warned) Imps dumped their pre-won bonds to take the initial lead.

 

[Jmanis]

Where in the article does the Federation endorse the League of Mandu's invasion, and where is Admiral Natalia Lee identified as a member of the Federal Navy? Minor factions have their own private military/security forces (example: Nova Imperium).

Do League of Mandu bear the Federation as their Superpower? Yes. Therefore, anything they do is as if a member of that superpower. If they're going rogue on this one, it's the responsibility of the Federation (led by Hudson) to disavow that faction. Anything else is tacit endorsement.

Nova Imperium has been explicitly disavowed by the Empire, as much as it still identifies as part of the Empire.

Jupiter Division is a great example of a Federal faction disavowed by it's superpower. This is not the case with League of Mandu.

 

[zimms]

Somebody please create an Imperial Whine thread so this one can stay on topic for once. It's getting really annoying...

 

[Vetinari]

Hudson should do more to keep his domestic terror issues inside his own borders then.

He chased them all out into Imp space by winning last week they know they cant even talk to each other in Fed space now without somebody listening lol

No. Still, Sirius Industrial are struggling to hold on to any influence

I was going to ask how that was going, I know I can just look at Inara but its not the same as reading one of your write-ups with the inside knowledge.

And what if Sirius was meant to be your 'defence' against the Thargoids*, bringing new weapons to Colonia or setting up early warning systems or something down the line to protect Colonia?

*Assuming it is the Thargs long term ofc but to me looks like Exodus 2.0 is the new storyline, just delayed or slightly re-written. Confirmation Bias I know but just seems like it to me, be very interesting if it isnt and something totally new.

 

[Yumasai]

Nova Imperium has been explicitly disavowed by the Empire, as much as it still identifies as part of the Empire.

Nova Imperium has returned to the Imperial fold late 3306 (November) as per the ratification of the Treaty of Paresa.


“Her Majesty acknowledges that Hadrian is a Duval by blood, and offers royal pardons to him and his followers for previous crimes against the Empire. However, she does not bestow upon him the title of prince, nor offer any formal position within the Imperial Family.”

Aisling Duval and Hadrian Duval both expressed disappointment, but agreed to accept the decree. The Senate has now ratified the Treaty of Paresa, which removes Nova Imperium’s outlaw status in return for accepting Emperor Arissa’s rule and contributing to operations against the NMLA.

 

[Ian Doncaster]

I was going to ask how that was going, I know I can just look at Inara but its not the same as reading one of your write-ups with the inside knowledge.

Sirius down to about 5% influence, various bits of BGS weirdness around the new system setup mean that Kumo are currently losing a war over system control, which probably concludes this tick. Hopefully we can get them into Retreat pretty soon, and then I think the 2%/day Retreat drag will take them out as there's not enough passing traffic to counteract that.

Kumo will probably hang on longer but as a non-native faction with no regional supporters their departure is inevitable.

And what if Sirius was meant to be your 'defence' against the Thargoids*, bringing new weapons to Colonia or setting up early warning systems or something down the line to protect Colonia?

I can't really see the Thargoids attacking Colonia - we're not stealing their meta-alloys, trying to destroy their planets, or even going anywhere near their territory. If anything a Sirius presence would only encourage them to try.

Any situation in which Sirius might be of use protecting Colonia is one in which they've already catastrophically failed to protect the Sol bubble (that counts as them providing an early warning system, right?), and are probably only useful as an example of what not to do.

I do expect there to be some sort of price for resisting the Club, but probably less than the price of supporting them, in the long run.

 

[Amata Lirein]

Oh, I'm already in love with today's Galnet article... it calls the Fednecks "Fednecks" again

 

[Vetinari]

Colonia is one in which they've already catastrophically failed to protect the Sol bubble (that counts as them providing an early warning system, right?), and are probably only useful as an example of what not to do.

I was thinking Eagle Eye 2.0 or something along those lines maybe, an actual long range early detection system. Not that its even hinted anywhere that is the case just speculating.

Tactically theres 2 options and arguments for both, again assuming some 'outside' force is coming whether Thargs or something else.

1. Destroy the bubble first and mop-up the outliers afterwards - but you always have rebel bases they can fight back from and constantly attack hit n run guerilla style
2. Destroy the outliers first and then concentrate on the bubble - but you concentrate the enemy into a possible last stand mentality and they fight harder

Usually in warfare its been a bit of a mixture of both with some footholds being targeted first due to strategic advantages - controlling this one small island here controls this whole stretch of coastline, waterway or supply route for example or having this island would give forward deployment bases or even destroying this one outpost destroys the enemy forwarding point and reduces their options ie destroy an airfield and all planes have to fly from home bases....fuel rats would be the major advantage in that scenario there

 

[Amata Lirein]

Now then, I'm curious if "Imposer" (as a counter to "Fedneck") has the same potential to go viral with the Federals as "Fedneck" did with us Imperials.

 

[maehara]

Paresa Conflict Risks War Between Superpowers​

11 MAY 3307
There are widespread fears that current hostilities in the Paresa system may force the Empire and Federation to declare full-scale war.

The situation has been covered by mainstream media.

The Imperial Herald: “Hadrian might be the black sheep of the Duval family, but should he die by Federation hands, honour would demand retribution. Already the Imperial Navy is mobilising in anticipation of the Emperor’s reaction.”

The Federal Times: “The evidence that Nova Imperium orchestrated the starport bombings is credible, but the possibility of subterfuge remains. Could the NMLA really fake so many orders from Hadrian Duval to such a believable standard?”

Eye on Achenar: “An attack against a Duval is an attack against us all, even if he does turn out to be a terrorist. How dare those Fednecks try to judge our criminals for us!”

Sol Today: “Hundreds of thousands dead, half a million wounded… our people deserve retribution. But as usual, all the Imposers care about is pandering to their monarchy.”

Paresa News Network: “The death toll is soaring as full-blown battles rage through our system. Paresans are terrified at facing conquest by the Federation. Can we rely on the Empire to save us?”

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Curious tone, given the Feds are being given something of a whupping...
(And 'Imposers' will never catch on. )

 

[Mrat13]

If the elections are on the 27th then the week 20-27 May would seem more likely for a CG around that. Not sure what we'd get this week. (Though with the disruption around the Odyssey release, both being filler would be sensible)

Metagaming, it'd be tricky for Kaine to win the election - Mahon staying as a power but Kaine being PM and not being one would be strange ; Kaine becoming a power there's not really space for ; Kaine replacing Mahon as the Alliance power and keeping the territory wouldn't work well. And Kaine doesn't feel well-developed enough as a character in general, just yet.

So I think a "support the election" rather than a "support the candidates" CG seems more likely.

Or support the candidates but it's heavily rigged.....

 

[Mrat13]

Paresa Conflict Risks War Between Superpowers​

11 MAY 3307
There are widespread fears that current hostilities in the Paresa system may force the Empire and Federation to declare full-scale war.

The situation has been covered by mainstream media.

The Imperial Herald: “Hadrian might be the black sheep of the Duval family, but should he die by Federation hands, honour would demand retribution. Already the Imperial Navy is mobilising in anticipation of the Emperor’s reaction.”

The Federal Times: “The evidence that Nova Imperium orchestrated the starport bombings is credible, but the possibility of subterfuge remains. Could the NMLA really fake so many orders from Hadrian Duval to such a believable standard?”

Eye on Achenar: “An attack against a Duval is an attack against us all, even if he does turn out to be a terrorist. How dare those Fednecks try to judge our criminals for us!”

Sol Today: “Hundreds of thousands dead, half a million wounded… our people deserve retribution. But as usual, all the Imposers care about is pandering to their monarchy.”

Paresa News Network: “The death toll is soaring as full-blown battles rage through our system. Paresans are terrified at facing conquest by the Federation. Can we rely on the Empire to save us?”

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Curious tone, given the Feds are being given something of a whupping...
(And 'Imposers' will never catch on. )

OK, now it's pretty much guaranteed Nova are working for NMLA.....

 

[Yumasai]

OK, now it's pretty much guaranteed Nova are working for NMLA.....

Whats your evidence, mister?

 

[Ian Doncaster]

Now then, I'm curious if "Imposer" (as a counter to "Fedneck") has the same potential to go viral with the Federals as "Fedneck" did with us Imperials.

It's occurred to me that "Fedneck" isn't going to translate particularly well. Looking at the translations.

English: "Fednecks"
French: translated as "Federal Rednecks"
German: literally used as "Fednecks"
Spanish: "fedememos" [1]
Russian: seems to just be translated as "Federals" [2]

English: "Imposer"
French: "Imposteur" - which preserves the concept of the pun but goes for "fake" rather than "basking". Still, a Federal tabloid could plausibly use either.
German: translated as "oppressors" / "suppressors" (wrong sense of "to impose"? but works okay in the context)
Spanish: "imperilerdos" [1]
Russian: seems to be just translated as "Imperials" [2]

I wonder what sort of notes the translators get from the writing team...

[1] These feel like they're going for some sort of similar pun but I can't read Spanish so I don't know what.
[2] According to machine translation. My Russian is even worse than my Spanish.

 

[Rubbernuke]

Let the universal language of pictures do the talking:

 

[Mrat13]

Whats your evidence, mister?

Because Fdev would never allow full scale war.

 

[Yumasai]

Because Fdev would never allow full scale war.

I think the Oddysey Marketing department wants a word with you

 

[Mrat13]

I think the Oddysey Marketing department wants a word with you

Becuase Fdev always deliver on promises.....