| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Monday, January 15, 2024 - 05:18 pm: Edit |
GWW U9 198.2 New Flash!!!!!
Dark Times: A glimmer of Hope.
This new phase in the Andromedan War continues as more commerce is being destroyed. Intel people think the Andros may have a way around those convoys that had a military defense. In the last year and a half the galaxy logistics system has been hit hard. Almost 370 freighters have been taken out in the Andros new push to grind the Galactic Powers economy to dust. It's believed that some empires are now in crises mode for their logistics (Kzinti). It should be noted that the Frax have made huge gains in convoy defense, not a single convoy that was found was attacked. The military did a great job protecting all the freighters. This is in contrast to the last year when the Frax had gotten really clobbered. But all is not hopeless.....
For the first time we are seeing those new second generation X ships FINALLY pull their weight and cost. The average second generation cruiser is at least 3.5 times as expensive as its first generation counterpart. The argument about quality over quantity seems to be waning, with the tilt toward quality. While expensive there are things the second generation X squads can do that just cant be done as well as a first generation X squad. Their high speed and flexible reactionary movements seem to be making them the ideal choice in hunting Andromendan ships. The Galactic Powers have a glimmer of hope.
A massive Alunda second generation X squad, operating in Lyran space; chased, caught and killed most of a Andromedan SQ. Sporting 145 scout channels, two 2ndGen cruisers, a 2nd Gen command cruiser, and 15 2ndGen DDs and FFs, it was a sight to behold for the Lyran system of Korwar. In a flash of combat a SHV and 5 cobras were knocked out, perhaps the first SHV in all the war, however it did come with a price, the loss of a second generation cruiser. In Klingon space several COQ class ships were also hunted down and killed with an 2nd generation XSQ very similar to the Alunda one at Korwar. The real heroes are the second generation X ships, perhaps they are worth the cost after all, if nothing for the morale boost they provide. The Galactic Powers also found 3 SAT of the RTN. The real test of second generation X ships is when the invasion of Andromedan space starts...but that's another story.
So….
The super high speed movement between galaxies is possible, so far over 90 or so manned unit have made the journey. High speed MV inside the Milky Way is also now reality. Normal movement to other galaxies is possible using a defined “wormhole-warp” technology. New, super advanced ships (X2) will probably be needed, and at least 220 are confirmed to to exist.
New forms of supply will need to be developed, of which are now being developed.
GP know that 2 galaxies seem to be involved, one is called the HUB and the other ANDROMEDA, but detailed astronomical observations are still scant.
The estimated cost of mounting an operation to just one galaxy is 1/3 the total Galactic Power GNP. The estimated research outlay needs to be in the 10,000 of thousands of economic points.
Galactic Powers Merchant losses-> 15xFL,32xFS,5xFSL,2xFOL,FOP,FML,4xFAS,AXCVA, 2xSQ,2xLQ,FAL, FRD, 543EP
Military-> XCA,XFF,2xPF,2xMRSX:
Andromedan Losses-> SHV+,2xCOQ+,MIS,9xCOBH,+EEL,2xEM-X, 3xSAT,5xIPSS, 18xDefsats, 8xMiniEM:
Our view of the Andromedan Galaxy.
We are looking for a few Galactic Power players to fill in some positions. If you like coop games this is for you, all the Galactic Powers united against the evil Andromedans) . Invest as much or as little time as you like. The internet banter with others is full of flavor and reads like daily intel reports.
Background on U9:
It will have three maps: Milky Way, The Hub, Andromeda Galaxy.
Y187.1 start, currently just finished 198.2. Adjusted special rules and additional victory conditions to achieve just for your empire, in addition to large scale victory conditions.
Come join us! We have a well run mentor program, contact me here (or at galconquest@aol.com) and I will set you up.
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| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Friday, March 01, 2024 - 08:16 am: Edit |
New U9 turn due 3/15/2024
enjoy!
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Friday, March 08, 2024 - 02:14 pm: Edit |
GWW U9 199.1 New Flash!!!!!
Frax System Lost!
Veltressai, a Frax system in sector EE68 has been annihilated. Nothing but an asteroid field where millions once lived. Despite the Frax navy rushing to the systems defense, they arrived too late to stop planetary charges from being set. Another Andro victim of world annihilation in the Milky Way galaxy. The Andros lost very little in the attack. During the battle the Frax have detected some new Andro technology in use. While classified, it clearly has the Frax worried. While it is dire news for the Frax, overall the Galactic Powers are still ahead creating 8 new systems in its place. Strategically we seem to be winning the war of economics.
The Frax also report mysterious happenings of two convoys on normal routes. One in sector MM73 and one in sector NN74. The incident: In both cases the commanders claimed several odd energy balls “magically” chased, and hit them. The energy balls seem to come out of nowhere as they were traveling through the hex. The explosions were not very large (a few damage points) but enough to take out 2xFS in MM73 and 1xFS in NN74. The FLs were damaged but will be able to continue on and get repaired. This is confirmed from nearby systems, and these energy balls seem to appear out of nowhere, it is not believed any RTN was involved.
In slightly better news the massive commerce raiding campaign appears to be over. Many GP worked hard to find a solution to this problem that has plagued the galactic powers for over a year and a half. Boosting ships on convoy duty and assigning the new second generation X squadrons to follow Andro contacts seems to have worked. With the war of economics and commerce raiding seemingly in check perhaps its time to take the fight to the Andros?
The real Question on peoples mind is the Invasion. The “Invasion”, a thing of theory only 10yrs ago seems to be a reality. The only question is when, where , and with how many galactic power forces? The people of the Milky Way cant wait to take the fight to the Andromedans.
So….
The super high speed movement between galaxies is possible, so far over 100 or so manned unit have made the journey. High speed MV inside the Milky Way is also now reality. Normal movement to other galaxies is possible using a defined “wormhole-warp” technology. New, super advanced ships (X2) will probably be needed, and at least 250 are confirmed to to exist.
New forms of supply will need to be developed, of which are now being developed.
GP know that 2 galaxies seem to be involved, one is called the HUB and the other ANDROMEDA, but detailed astronomical observations are still scant.
The estimated cost of mounting an operation to just one galaxy is 1/3 the total Galactic Power GNP. The estimated research outlay needs to be in the 10,000 of thousands of economic points.
Galactic Powers Merchant losses-> QCB(super large commercial base),3xFS, 27EP.
Military-> 10xDefSat,SB ,2xBATS,2xBS, 20xGMissileB: 4xBHB (18xDev2, 6xmDev2F)
Andromedan Losses-> 2xPYT,2xCOB-H,Dia-H+,4xIPSS, EAML, 2xSAT,12xDefsats ,
11xMiniEM:
We are looking for a few Galactic Power players to fill in some positions. If you like coop games this is for you, all the Galactic Powers united against the evil Andromedans) . Invest as much or as little time as you like. The internet banter with others is full of flavor and reads like daily intel reports.
Background on U9:
It will have three maps: Milky Way, The Hub, Andromeda Galaxy.
Y187.1 start, currently just finished 199.1. Adjusted special rules and additional victory conditions to achieve just for your empire, in addition to large scale victory conditions.
Come join us! We have a well run mentor program, contact me here (or at galconquest@aol.com) and I will set you up.
The Milky Way
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| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 10:34 am: Edit |
New U9 Due Date 5/2/24
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 - 08:43 am: Edit |
GWW U9 199.2 New Flash!!!!!
RYN System Poisoned!
Terminus, a RYN system in sector WW38 has been attacked and poisoned with the Andro pestilence. This time however the usual vaccines are not working and its clear the Andros have developed a new strain of contagion. Terminus will be lost as quarantine and evacuations have begun. The Andros wandered about looking and seeking targets, finally ending up in a large mass at sector TT47. The mysterious magical energy balls that plagued the Frax continue to do so, but now they are also in RYN space and this time they are killing freighters and FT! Its pretty clear that we are dealing with some kind of displacement/temporal MX. Convoys were lost in Qari, Lyran, Khol, Selt, and especially Hydran space. At the local level the losses are painful, but from a galactic point of view its nothing we cant recover from, and frankly if they continue to only take one system and a dozen or so freighters a turn we will easily win this war. The MWG is making 3-4 new systems a turn and can dip into the freighter stockpiles for convoy losses. Sure seems that the “invasion” of Andro space can be happening soon? The galactic members await this momentous event. Perhaps the powers involved are waiting for newer, bigger, better, X2 ships before they invade. The GWW now has rumors from at least 3 different empires of building a larger version of the XCA, code named “XDN”. Perhaps its the delivery of these to the invasion forces that has things held up?
Once the bane of the Galactic Powers, Un-navigable space, (Red hexes) allowed the Andros almost unrestricted access throughout the MWG. For the last 10+yrs of the War one the our goals was to rid the galaxy of these unpleasant hexes. We are doing well, despite the Andro adding 10 or so a year, every years, we have gone from 256 Red hexes at the start in Y187, to 112 Red hexes in Y199.
When is the Invasion!
Battle of Terminus :
Andros assembled a battle line consisting of: DEVX,2xDEV,8xCQX,CQR,9xPYT, and 21 various SatShips:
RYN defense: 2xBB,SCS,CMSX,5xCW,4xDW,4xDH,2xDD,3xFF, SB,2xBATS,MB,5xFGBM,100xFTRS,8xINT:
RYN held system but successfully poisoned. RYN lost- 2xCW, DWA, DW,FFM+, FF+,FF+p,2x DWp , 100xFTRS,5xMRS, 8xINT,SB,2xBATS,7 MB, 6xFGBM.
Andro left battle after delivery of pestilence ship, losing- CQR(PVH)+,4xCOBH+,3xIPSS,3xMiniEM
So….
The super high speed movement between galaxies is possible, so far over 100 or so manned unit have made the journey. High speed MV inside the Milky Way is also now reality. Normal movement to other galaxies is possible using a defined “wormhole-warp” technology. New, super advanced ships (X2) will probably be needed, and at least 275 are confirmed to to exist.
New forms of supply will need to be developed, of which are now being developed.
GP know that 2 galaxies seem to be involved, one is called the HUB and the other ANDROMEDA, but detailed astronomical observations are still scant.
The estimated cost of mounting an operation to just one galaxy is 1/3 the total Galactic Power GNP. The estimated research outlay needs to be in the 10,000 of thousands of economic points.
Galactic Powers Merchant losses-> QCB(super large commercial base), 7xFT,FL,33xFS, FPL,FOL,FOP, 368EP,3%MRR :
Military-> 2xCW, DWA, DW,FFM+, FF+,FF+p,2x DWp,5xMRS,8xRHA,6xSX ,8xINT,SB,2xBATS,72xmSAFb,MB, 6xFGBM.
Andromedan Losses-> CQR(PVH)+,4xCOBH+,3xIPSS,3xMiniEM :
Our view of the MWG.
We are looking for a few Galactic Power players to fill in some positions. If you like coop games this is for you, all the Galactic Powers united against the evil Andromedans) . Invest as much or as little time as you like. The internet banter with others is full of flavor and reads like daily intel reports.
Background on U9:
It will have three maps: Milky Way, The Hub, Andromeda Galaxy.
Y187.1 start, currently just finished 199.2. Adjusted special rules and additional victory conditions to achieve just for your empire, in addition to large scale victory conditions.
Come join us! We have a well run mentor program, contact me here (or at galconquest@aol.com) and I will set you up.
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| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Monday, May 13, 2024 - 08:37 am: Edit |
Current Standings U9: 199.2 (after 26 turns).
1st Andro
2nd RYN
3rd Gorn
4th Kzinti
5th Fed
6th Qari
7th Jind
8th Vari
9th Khol
10th Alunda
11th Hyd
11th Lyran
12th Klingon
13th Frax
13th Cand
14th Thol
15th Qixa
16th Selt
17th LDR
18th Romulan
3 empires are in the negative scores
If Andros win, ALL GP fail and lose regardless of score.
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 07:53 am: Edit |
new U9 turn due date 6/26/24
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - 07:00 am: Edit |
GWW U9 200.1 New Flash!!!!!
INVASION!!!!!
The long awaited fight to end the Andromedan War has begun! Once thought to be called Operation Unity we find out its really called Operation Vanguard. The fight is now in the Andromedans home turf. We know the following:
This is the opening stages of a long campaign.
Multi-national force led by 2 overall commanders (Kzinti Admiral Huntzzzbrry and Frax Admiral “Lucky”).
It has ships from the Frax, Kzinti, Alunda, and Gorn navies.
61 ships in total. (51 first generation X tech ships and 10 of the new second gen X2 ships).
Apparently this force WORMed into the Andromedan Galaxy, traveling a full year, and popped our right in front of an Andro SB. This SB seemed different as it was using/creating radiation. Whatever it was doing upon closing to battle range the enemy SB self -destructed. We suffered no losses.
We have been told they enemy will eventually put up a fight, however, so far they have proven unable to defend things outside the MWG. Perhaps now they will opt to surrender?
Elsewhere in the MWG....
Hydrans destroyed a Andro SAT, but in turn were hit hard and lost quite a few convoys to Andro raiders.
Brink of War?
In the first sign of a crack of Galactic unity, the Klingons and Kzinti are in dispute of a Kzinti survey area near the Klingon border. Here are the facts:
Kzinti placed 3 survey cruisers in sector BB34 and begun mining the area for resources. The Klingons have a system in sector BB35.
Klingons say the Kzinti have at least 12 other locations NOT on the Klingon border they can mine for resources. Klingons say they have only 5 locations in their entire Empire to mine for resources.
Kzinti say its was there so they started to mine it. Kzinti say if they Klingons pay them several 1000EPs they leave.
Apparently this was too much for the Klingon commander....and after killing his pet targ in frustration, he move about 30 X1 ships to blockade Kzinti operations in the hex. The Klingon commander then killed his second targ when told he was to wait until “talks” were over before acting.
So thats where it stands.
So….
The super high speed movement between galaxies is possible, so far over 200 or so manned units have made the journey. High speed MV inside the Milky Way is also now reality. Normal movement to other galaxies is possible using a defined “wormhole-warp” technology. New, super advanced ships (X2) will probably be needed, and at least 300 are confirmed to to exist. New forms of supply have been developed. GP know that 2 galaxies seem to be involved, one is called the HUB and the other ANDROMEDA, but detailed astronomical observations are still scant.
The estimated cost of mounting an operation to just one galaxy is 1/3 the total Galactic Power GNP. The estimated research outlay needs to be in the 10,000 of thousands of economic points.
Galactic Powers Merchant losses-> 7xFL,16xFS, FPL,FOL,CPL, 257EP,3%MRR :
Military-> None.
Andromedan Losses-> SB,SAT :
Our view of the AG, and the Invasion hex JJ29.
We are looking for a few Galactic Power players to fill in some positions. If you like coop games this is for you, all the Galactic Powers united against the evil Andromedans) . Invest as much or as little time as you like. The internet banter with others is full of flavor and reads like daily intel reports.
Background on U9:
It will have three maps: Milky Way, The Hub, Andromeda Galaxy.
Y187.1 start, currently just finished 200.1. Adjusted special rules and additional victory conditions to achieve just for your empire, in addition to large scale victory conditions.
Come join us! We have a well run mentor program, contact me here (or at galconquest@aol.com) and I will set you up.
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 09:25 am: Edit |
Current Standings U9: 200.1 (after 27 turns).
1st Andro
2nd Kzinti
3rd RYN
4th Gorn
4th Fed
5th Jind
6th Qari
7th Khol
8th Vari
9th Alunda
10th Hyd
10th Lyran
11th Klingon
12th Frax
12th Cand
13th Thol
14th Qixa
15th Selt
16th LDR
17th Romulan
3 empires are in the negative scores
If Andros win, ALL GP fail and lose regardless of score.
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Friday, August 16, 2024 - 10:03 am: Edit |
New U9 Turn due 8/29/24
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 07:51 am: Edit |
GWW U9 200.2 New Flash!!!!!
INVASION on the Move!
The long awaited fight to end the Andromedan War continues. Combine units of Galactic Powers have destroyed yet another Andro SB and again our losses are non existent. Perhaps they are “paper tigers”, strong only in the MWG? So far the invasion force has seen nothing but a few COQ? It been a year and no sign of Andro defenders. Most plans are still top secret but the plans continue to move forward. At this rate it will all be over in a few turns.
In the MWG:
Strategically we are doing well vs the Red space (attacks?). Since the beginning of the war we have slowly reduced the total number of Red space hexes in the MWG. The Andros continue to “shoot” them at us but we are removing them faster than they can replace them. As far as we can tell these are random...since only a few times have a system hex been targeted. Its believed that if the Andros could aim and hit a system they would do it way more often. In any event the Anti Red technology allows us to stop Red development before they become a menace. It is believed Red space is key to Andro travel.
The investigation into the scandal at the Trust seems to have been brushed aside. A local attorney said that the “war goal” seem to override justice. The investigation seems to have been shoved under the rug. All we know is the Kzinti and Klingon are no longer at the verge of war. We know that a large lump some payment has been made to the Kzinti through the GBC. The payment was label “for convoy losses” however the GWW finds the Kzinti havent lost a single freighter in a year. It's the GWW understanding that the Trust is for empires that are in need of fast cash when the Andros strike.
Andros strike the MWG hard this turn. While Andro contacts have been seen throughout the galaxy the big attacks seem to be on the Qixa and Frax. Frax lose the system Bumpkin in sector HH15. The word is it was hardly defended, and the Andros set planetary charges and removed it from existence. The real damage was done in QIXA space.
Two areas where the QIXA were using SRs to develop new systems were attacked and the freighters lost (and the work done so far to make them a new system). The theme of “two” continues as the Qixa also had two systems blown out of existence. Qixa system Lira in sector PP49 and system Yen in sector WW57 both removed after putting up weak resistance. For the Galactic Powers this a strategic loss as only 1 new system was created . This is the first time in a long while were the rate of system creation was less than the rate of system destruction.
Elsewhere in the MWG some 10 convoys were lost.
So….
The super high speed movement between galaxies is possible, so far over 200 or so manned units have made the journey. High speed MV inside the Milky Way is also now reality. Normal movement to other galaxies is possible using a defined “wormhole-warp” technology. New, super advanced ships (X2) will probably be needed, and at least 315 are confirmed to to exist. New forms of supply have been developed. The Galactic Powers know that 2 galaxies seem to be involved, one is called the HUB and the other ANDROMEDA, but detailed astronomical observations are still scant.
The estimated cost of mounting an operation to just one galaxy is now classified. The estimated research outlay needs to be in the 10,000 of thousands of economic points.
Galactic Powers Merchant losses-> 2xCommerical Bases ,BATS,BS, 6x+BHB:
2xFOL,FOP,2xFPL,2xCPP,12%MRR(a reflection of how near a new system is to being created by SRs where 20% makes a new major system), 9xFL,20xFS,4xFT, 315EP :
Military-> CCX,2xCAX,5xDDX, 2xCW,2xINT, 8xMRS:
Andromedan Losses-> SB,PYT, EELH+,EML,COBH,PSS,2xMiniEM :
We are looking for a few Galactic Power players to fill in some positions. If you like coop games this is for you, all the Galactic Powers united against the evil Andromedans) . Invest as much or as little time as you like. The internet banter with others is full of flavor and reads like daily intel reports.
Background on U9:
It will have three maps: Milky Way, The Hub, Andromeda Galaxy.
Y187.1 start, currently just finished 200.2. Adjusted special rules and additional victory conditions to achieve just for your empire, in addition to large scale victory conditions.
Come join us! We have a well run mentor program, contact me here (or at galconquest@aol.com) and I will set you up.
Our view of the MWG .
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Sunday, August 25, 2024 - 08:25 am: Edit |
Current Standings U9: 200.2 (after 28 turns).
1st Andro
2nd Kzinti
3rd RYN
4th Gorn
4th Fed
5th Jind
6th Qari
7th Khol
8th Vari
9th Klingon
10th Alunda
11th Hyd
11th Lyran
12th Qixa
13th Cand
14th Thol
15th Frax
16th Selt
17th LDR
18th Romulan
4 empires are in the negative scores
If Andros win, ALL GP fail and lose regardless of score.
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 07:57 am: Edit |
U9 Due 11/15/24
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Friday, November 01, 2024 - 09:26 am: Edit |
Current Standings U9: 201.1 (after 29 turns).
1st Andro
2nd RYN
3rd Kzinti
4th Gorn
4th Fed
4th Jind
5th Qari
6th Klingon
6th Khol
7th Vari
8th Alunda
9th Frax
10th Hyd
10th Lyran
11th Qixa
12th Cand
13th Thol
14th Selt
15th LDR
16th Romulan
3 empires are in the negative scores
If Andros win, ALL GP fail and lose regardless of score.
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Friday, November 08, 2024 - 01:50 pm: Edit |
GWW U9 201.1 New Flash!!!!!
Andros make move in AG!
Well I guess the “good times” of the GP (Galactic Power) doing what they want unopposed is over in the operation Vanguard Andromeda invasion. It all still looked like a cakewalk, newly arrived Qari X ships killed a Andros SB without a problem or loss, GP ships streaming away from the MWG, and then the Andros made a move. First the mystery GP outpost at sector TT20AG was taken out by an unknown Andro task force. Then the poop hit the fan so to speak.....in the AG, near the NeoTholian enclave. The GP were setting up a beachhead when the Andros popped in using the WORM tech.
In some cases Andros and GP popped in the same hexes! The count isnt good; 107 mother ships showed up, and ANOTHER group of 67! Conservative estimates a total of 350 Andro ships near the GP beachhead ready for action. What could be an epic battle, one that will make historic first looks to be shaping up. It will be the first time a combines GP force fights in another galaxy. It will be the first time an all X ship fight a large battle. The first time the new second generation X ships are in a battle in force. At least 85 GP X ships are in the battle (and as many as 20 are the new X2 types). Is it enough firepower against that kind of Andro force? This next turn will tell.
In the HUB galaxy....unusual energy changes have been detected.
In the MWG:
Andros strike the MWG hard again this turn. While Andro contacts have been seen throughout the galaxy the the Frax seem to be at the fore front. Frax lose two more systems, Charly Noble (sector HH74) and Shanty (sector HH75), making that a total of three system completely destroyed in the last year. The loss of commerce through out the MWG continues to grow, this turn 11 convoys gone, for a total of 21 for the year. That's 63 freighters and over 700EP. The Klingon found and destroyed an Andro SAT.
So….
The super high speed movement between galaxies is possible, so far over 230 or so manned units have made the journey. High speed MV inside the Milky Way is also now reality. Normal movement to other galaxies is possible using a defined “wormhole-warp” technology. New, super advanced ships (X2) will probably be needed, and at least 325 are confirmed to to exist. New forms of supply have been developed. The Galactic Powers know that 2 galaxies seem to be involved, one is called the HUB and the other ANDROMEDA, but detailed astronomical observations are still scant.
The estimated cost of mounting an operation to just one galaxy is now classified. The estimated research outlay needs to be in the 10,000 of thousands of economic points.
Galactic Powers Merchant losses-> SBA[6xHBM,2xP-B4 ],BS, 2xBHB,7x+BHB,FGBM, 2xGWS, 3xGBDP,12xMissileBase, 4xDefSat,12xDem1, LcMX,2xCommerical Bases, 15xFL,30xFS, 525EP :
Military-> 2xPF :
Andromedan Losses-> SB,CBR,SAT,2xCOB-H+,+EEL-H+,9xIPSS,6xDefsats,10xMini-E EM :
Our view of the Andromeda Galaxy .
We are looking for a few Galactic Power players to fill in some positions. If you like coop games this is for you, (all the Galactic Powers united against the evil Andromedans) . Invest as much or as little time as you like. The internet banter with others is full of flavor and reads like daily intel reports.
Background on U9:
It will have three maps: Milky Way, The Hub, Andromeda Galaxy.
Y187.1 start, currently just finished 201.1. Adjusted special rules and additional victory conditions to achieve just for your empire, in addition to large scale victory conditions.
Come join us! We have a well run mentor program, contact me here (or at galconquest@aol.com) and I will set you up.
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| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 - 09:01 am: Edit |
New U9 turn due 1/22/25
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 - 10:54 am: Edit |
Current Standings U9: 201.2 (after 30 turns).
1st Andro
2nd Kzinti
3rd RYN
4th Gorn
4th Fed
4th Jind
5th Qari
6th Khol
7th Vari
8th Klingon
9th Alunda
10th Frax
11th Hyd
11th Lyran
12th Qixa
13th Cand
14th Thol
15th Selt
16th LDR
17th Romulan
3 empires are in the negative scores
If Andros win, ALL GP fail and lose regardless of score.
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Wednesday, January 08, 2025 - 10:58 am: Edit |
GWW U9 201.2 New Flash!!!!!
Galactic Powers in a Strategic Withdraw!
The monstrous amount of Andro ships (400+) aiming to our outpost in the Andromeda Galaxy was insurmountable. It was a well organized “buggin out”. Save ships to be used later rather than throwing away valuable assets to a losing cause. As forces from both sides jockeyed around a few clashes happened. The Alunda apparently saved an entire Frax supply SQ. Their sacrifice and gallantry are noted. In other areas in the AG the Qari met stiff resistance near the large black hole. One entire Qari X1SQ was annihilated by a massive Andro fleet. In these battles we have seen Andros use new kinds of ships and new technologies. They are all classified at the moment but rest assured the Galactic Powers will be ready to counter any threats. So both outposts in the AG are gone, time to regroup. Interesting that the GP, in all the AG battles, had nothing but X1 and X2 ships. The Andros had no X2 ships and perhaps 2 or 3 X1 ships. It is good to know we are winning the war of advanced technology ships.
In the MWG:
Galactic Powers found two SAT and destroyed 1xSAT, one in RYN space and the other in QIXA. Andros continued raiding commerce and even a few FT in trade pacts. Not large by itself, but over the last year and a half its a total of 63 freighters and over 1200EP. General intel claims that the Andros may be using these freighters/contents in some way, not just destroying them. Unfortunately no freighter captains have even been found alive.
Some empires have moved to a shift in war status, with modern technology we are finding that the hastily massed produced war classes dont stand the test of time very well. Some of these war class ships are over 20years old and starting to fall apart under the rigors of space travel. Several empires are now shifting away from fast, cheaply made mass produced units to an economy making nothing but quality.
In practical terms that means many more X ships, and no more war class. Many FTRS are now thought to be superfluous as well since most empires only produce the very expensive X-FTR now.
So….
movement between galaxies is ongoing, multinational forces have come and gone to other galaxies, perhaps 300 ships in total. High speed MV inside the Milky Way is also now reality. New, super advanced ships (X2) are slowly filling the ranks, war class ships are fading from view. We have made forays into the heart of the Andro galaxy, we learned, we will be back.
Galactic Powers Merchant losses-> FTX,2xFT,3xMB[2xPC1],GSA,GOB(4xPC1), 14xFL,30xFS, 543EP :
Military-> CCX,5xCAX,CAXo,10xDDX,CWS,CAS,12xX-FTR,19xMRSX, LegOff(LE,2xLD),5xMRS :
Andromedan Losses-> INF,INT,8xCOB,CQX,SAT,18xIPSS,16xMiniEM, 12xDefSat:
Our view of the Milky Way Galaxy .
We are looking for a few Galactic Power players to fill in some positions. If you like coop games this is for you, (all the Galactic Powers united against the evil Andromedans) . Invest as much or as little time as you like. The internet banter with others is full of flavor and reads like daily intel reports.
Background on U9:
It will have three maps: Milky Way, The Hub, Andromeda Galaxy.
Y187.1 start, currently just finished 201.2. Adjusted special rules and additional victory conditions to achieve just for your empire, in addition to large scale victory conditions.
Come join us! We have a well run mentor program, contact me here (or at galconquest@aol.com) and I will set you up. Positions available.
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 02:59 pm: Edit |
U9 Turn 3/26/25
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Monday, March 17, 2025 - 10:42 am: Edit |
GWW U9 202.1 New Flash!!!!!
Galactic Powers Regrouping
The set back in the Andromeda Galaxy has officially created a reassessment of strategy. 90% of the Vanguard Task force seems to have been withdrawn from AG space. Another entire Qari X1 SQ has been destroyed trying to discern the large black mass at the center of the AG. A crippled Alunda SQ is just waiting to run out of fuel since they are unable to repair their guide ship that leads them back home to the Milky Way Galaxy. We have word that much of Vanguard has returned home for refit and repair, but also we have seen a small flurry of activity in the HUB Galaxy now. At least 3xSB have been destroyed in the HUB galaxy by various Galactic Power forces. Only lite losses of our forces are reported.
In the MWG:
The Andromedan fascination with the Seltorian continues. Already hammered the last year or so by heavy convoy raids things took a dramatic turn for the worse this turn. In one of the first coordinated commerce attacks on record the Seltorian merchant marine was all but annihilated. Usually the Andros come across a convoy and if its defended (and the Selts had over 80 military ships on “convoy duty”) the Andro bypassed it for easier pickings. Things were different this turn and the coordination of raids occurred at the same time over a period of 3 months. Each timed series of raids split the “convoy duty” ships into smaller and smaller protectors. Compounded by the fact that most all of them had poor crews, they were pick off and killed. The net result was large convoys of merchant ships were protected by marginally trained and smaller sized convoy defenders. The result was catastrophic. Several Selt system unhappy with what they see as a lack of competent defense have begun proceedings to separate from the Seltorian empire while others have full scale riots taking place. In other areas the assault on the Frax continued. 2 more systems were attacked by Andro forces, one was annihilated and the other reduced to rubble. How much longer can the Frax stand the loss of so many systems (6 systems completely reduced to rubble since the start of the war) is difficult to tell.
In better news several more GP have moved to the industrial change of leaving war classes behind and spending all their resources on X1 and X2 production. Soon the numbers of X1 and X2 ships will surpass non X ships in the galaxy.
So….
The war drags on, the first forays into the Andromeda galaxy have met with stiff resistance and been repulsed. New strategies are taking shape that hopefully will turn the tide of the war.
Galactic Powers Merchant losses-> 2xQCB(SB sized civilian bases),3xFTX,11xFT, 32xFL,70xFS, LQ,FML, 6xFSS,8xFES, 2xFTS,11xFSL,6xFPL,3xAXCVA,2xSQ, AUXCVA, AXPFL, FRL,AXPFS,AXCVL, 1172EP,
2xSB,BATS,2xSAM,8xDefSat,25xGBDP,2xGWS,6xFGBM,7xBHB,2xYCL,4xYFF:
Military-> CCX, 2xCAX, 8xDDX,CL,CW,35xCWp,DD,23xDDp,2xFF,6xFFp, 12xPF,6xINT, 146xFTRS/Bombers, 6xMRSX,33xMRS :
Andromedan Losses-> 3xSB,9xCOBH,2xDIAH,15xIPSS,20xMiniEM:
Our view of the Milky Way Galaxy .
We are looking for a few Galactic Power players to fill in some positions. If you like coop games this is for you, (all the Galactic Powers united against the evil Andromedans) . Invest as much or as little time as you like. The internet banter with others is full of flavor and reads like daily intel reports.
Background on U9:
It will have three maps: Milky Way, The Hub, Andromeda Galaxy.
Y187.1 start, currently just finished 202.1. Adjusted special rules and additional victory conditions to achieve just for your empire, in addition to large scale victory conditions.
Come join us! We have a well run mentor program, contact me here (or at galconquest@aol.com) and I will set you up. Positions available.
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Friday, March 21, 2025 - 10:34 am: Edit |
Current Standings U9: 202.1 (after 30 turns).
1st Andro
2nd Kzinti
3rd RYN
4th Jind
5th Gorn
5th Fed
6th Qari
7th Khol
8th Vari
9th Klingon
10th Alunda
11th Qixa
12th Frax
13th Hyd
13th Lyran
14th Cand
15th Thol
16th Selt
17th LDR
18th Romulan
3 empires are in the negative scores
If Andros win, ALL GP fail and lose regardless of score.
| By John D Berg (Kerg) on Friday, May 09, 2025 - 10:57 am: Edit |
New U9 turn due 5/23/25
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