Good morning Commanders!
Servers are back up - we have 252CC this cycle, annoyingly, which will require careful preparation management.
Last cycle got interesting in a couple of ways - not only did our fifth columnists unsuccessfully try to push Yaque on us again (seriously, don't they ever get bored of that?) but, further afield, Chuckles attempted several weaponised expansions, expansions actively contesting systems already exploited by other powers. Fortunately his invasion of Namab, which would have infringed our Wulwula territory, failed, but I don't think the other Powers he threatened were so lucky. In a more general sense I fear this announces the current mindset for the strategists behind Chuckles - aggressively expansionist, and not respectful of current borders. Be on your guard.
Although not yet absolutely finalised it is looking like our first preparation target this cycle will be HIP 116045.
If you want to get an early start then as usual a few fortification targets are encouraged, for example Blod, Chankates, Rutujil or HIP 105391.
The finalised objectives will be posted on Reddit and copied here when ready once the numbers wizards have done their magic dance.
Never ever fortify: Clido Pi, Chnumar, Daibo, Grebegus, HIP 10786, Karsuki Ti, Kuki An, Lambda-1 Tucanae, Okua'gsa, Panganau. You will make baby Aisling cry.
To find out more about the primary Aisling Duval communication hub, our community Slack (including how to join), read the FAQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/AislingDuval/comments/4f36wq/the_official_aisling_duval_slack_community/
Also, to keep an eye on our dynamic objectives list, which changes as the cycle progresses, please visit the webpage at https://trello.com/b/HBY3rRZR/aisling-duval
Fly safe, commanders.
Servers are back up - we have 252CC this cycle, annoyingly, which will require careful preparation management.
Last cycle got interesting in a couple of ways - not only did our fifth columnists unsuccessfully try to push Yaque on us again (seriously, don't they ever get bored of that?) but, further afield, Chuckles attempted several weaponised expansions, expansions actively contesting systems already exploited by other powers. Fortunately his invasion of Namab, which would have infringed our Wulwula territory, failed, but I don't think the other Powers he threatened were so lucky. In a more general sense I fear this announces the current mindset for the strategists behind Chuckles - aggressively expansionist, and not respectful of current borders. Be on your guard.
Although not yet absolutely finalised it is looking like our first preparation target this cycle will be HIP 116045.
If you want to get an early start then as usual a few fortification targets are encouraged, for example Blod, Chankates, Rutujil or HIP 105391.
The finalised objectives will be posted on Reddit and copied here when ready once the numbers wizards have done their magic dance.
Never ever fortify: Clido Pi, Chnumar, Daibo, Grebegus, HIP 10786, Karsuki Ti, Kuki An, Lambda-1 Tucanae, Okua'gsa, Panganau. You will make baby Aisling cry.
To find out more about the primary Aisling Duval communication hub, our community Slack (including how to join), read the FAQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/AislingDuval/comments/4f36wq/the_official_aisling_duval_slack_community/
Also, to keep an eye on our dynamic objectives list, which changes as the cycle progresses, please visit the webpage at https://trello.com/b/HBY3rRZR/aisling-duval
Fly safe, commanders.