[EMPIRE] Elite Torval: BGS, Powerplay, Mining, Trading - new player friendly

[Justinian Octavius]

Last cycle Federal Unite Command threw a token assault at us whilst the bulk of their forces were trying a push a Weaponised Expansion against Arissa Lavigny-Duval . Their strategy though soon crumbled with our superior Imperial forces preventing the expansion attempt. With Federal forces elsewhere we managed to amass a CC Reserve of 413 CC with a Defence Bonus of 37.72%. This cycle however they are again targeting us with a Weaponised Expansion at LTT 9472 which we will, as ever, meet with determination and resolve.

The Silver Brassard was added to the honours available so that Optio Imperial Torvalians will be able to receive recognition for their loyalty and support to Senator Torval. Three commanders having already met the requirements for the Silver Brassard were awarded it. Many congratulations to them for receiving this deserved honour.

 

[Justinian Octavius]

Despite the gallant efforts of the Imperial High Council’s commanders Federal United Command were successful in deploying their weapon at Tsohock against Xuanduna. The rallying call of Torvalians could not be silenced however and we achieved a CC Reserve of 101 and a Defence Bonus of 8%.

At home two Torvalians were promoted to Optio for their services to Senator Torval. Many congratulations to them for their well-earned promotion. May their example be the light that leads others.

 

[Justinian Octavius]

Despite the almost overwhelming odds Imperial forces triumphed against Federal United Command at Lulua keeping the Trante sphere profitable for Senator Torval who no doubt will be most pleased upon hearing the news. This means we retain our starting balance of 37 CC whilst consolidating to a CC Reserve of 330 CC. Our Defence Bonus is 30%.

This cycle we have Wing Mining on Friday (today) and Wing Combat on Saturday (tomorrow). We expect Federal United Command to be looking for a victory after last cycle’s defeats so let us batten down the hatches and not give them one!

 

[Justinian Octavius]

Another strong cycle despite everyone partying due to Empire Day and yes, I am aware some of the toilets in Lagerkvist’s foyer are still blocked however someone has bought us out of Mining Lances so we don’t have anything powerful enough to clear the blockage right now. We tried using slaves but now we have a slave with their hand stuck in the u-bend as well (we are currently looking for a volunteer to tell him we may have to amputate so if you are interested in earning a few extra credits please contact Maintenance Services). Anyway, we Fortified well amassing a CC Reserve of 205 with our Defence Bonus running at 29%. Federal United Command have responded by deploying LTT 9472 against us again. However, with any luck and the bravery of our IHC commanders this sphere wrecking attempt will fail once more.

On Friday afternoon/evening GMT Wing Mining shall return attempting something new for Laser Mining.

This cycle we continue our defensive strategies as we remain the focus of the Federations rage due to their repeated strategic blunders.

 

[Justinian Octavius]

This cycle we managed to consolidate to a CC Reserve of 205 whilst sustaining a Defence Bonus of 20%. Federal United Command are again targeting us this cycle with a Weaponised Expansion at Sala so we can expect them to be drawing up another offensive to coincide with it; let us make sure that it ends in failure yet again.

This cycle on Friday we have Wing Mining whilst on Sunday we have Wing Pirate Hunting! \o/

 

[Justinian Octavius]

Winters has successfully burnt themselves into oblivion meaning a lot of CC has been returned to Torval’s treasury and we now have a starting balance of 326 CC. Elsewhere the Empire also successfully defeated the Fed’s Weapon against us at LTT 9472 to round of their utter failure. As such we’ve had a hugely rewarding cycle and also consolidated to a CC Reserve of 536 CC with our Defence Bonus being at 25%.

At home one Imperial Citizen was promoted to Optio and one was awarded the Tanzanite Polyhedron. May their example be an inspiration to us all. Later today we have wing mining from around 16:00 GMT.

 

[Justinian Octavius]

In response to widespread fires caused by toaster malfunctions the following statute was passed by the Torval Comitium and Consulate:-

Comitium Statute on Unsafe Toasting Appliances
Due to a spate of fires that broke out c302 at many Powers’ headquarter’s main station resulting from toaster malfunctions anyone owning a bread related toasting appliance at Lagerkvist Gateway must ensure the device is switched off between 6:30 AM GMT and 7:30 AM GMT on a Thursday. Anyone failing to comply will face a fixed penalty notice of up to 1,000,000 CR. Anyone unable to pay the fine will be offered training and eventual placement as an Imperial Slave.

 

[Justinian Octavius]

Last cycle Federal United Command’s undefeatable Weaponised Expansion at Karnarki went through. Regrettably we forget to tell them that they’d miscalculated and their Weapon Contested systems already Contested so the net effect on Torval’s treasury was zero (oops). This cycle their Weapon against us is at Kuangwutja; may our forces teach them the meaning of defeat once more.

Our CC Reserve increased to 736 with our Defence Bonus dropping to 46%. Wing Mining today is Platinum.

Many thanks to all those assisted,

Glory to Torval & the Empire!