Let's Face the Antarans! (MoO2) -The End- The Master Race -

[Storyfag]

SCO said it is impossible...but...hmm. Is it really?
Shall we make attempts to capture one?

But if you think you can do it without dangerously weakening your forces, I say go for it.

This.

As for the previous choice, I advise focusing on colony expansion, and only attacking the Elerians if the Silicoids are close to wiping them out anyway, oh Great Authority. Peace through Power.

 

[RK47]

It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of red bull that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, the stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.

Music: Dune 2000 - Attack of Arrakis

I have heard your suggestions and shall abide by them. We shall focus on defense and expansion within our own set territories. A small recon frigate is sent out to investigate the Elerian frontier system, the Saxon.

Tempting. A desert planet, with no star base in sight. A small fleet could capture it if necessary. Oh, except...we have to mount a ground invasion if we want to do that on Elerian colonies. How troublesome. No matter. Their empire pales in comparison to ours...

Curses. A small setback.

Magistrate Chug completes his terraforming project. Fellowship Prime is now upgraded to planetary classification type: Gaia, a lush fertile land. The Klackons have redeemed themselves. The papers will be instructed to advise the citizens accordingly. And now, back to more pressing concerns.

The last Klackon colony in Kholdan is ours. The Klackons are down to their last star system.

The poor colonists are relocated to be more productive.

Time for the finishing blow...

Unity is achieved. The Klackon minds has accepted True Unification. They have realized that there are certain roles that certain races must fulfill, and the Codex of Irrevocable Truth states this: They are fit for the role of the Servant, and we, the Hivemind, their Master.

We've armored ourselves. It's time to upgrade our aging fleets in Kholdan and Sol shipyards.

We will pursue self-betterment. With the Technology of Peace!

Oh, what's this? A small recon operations has rescued a grateful pilot. He will serve us well as a Commander of a fleet.

Refit operations have begun in both Kholdan and Sol systems...fleets are recalled.

Truly, who can defeat us? I look forward to the next Council election, where our empire will carry more votes and...

Milord, I have urgent news!

What is it, doctor?

Have you heard the latest galactic broadcast?

Hmm...

Impossible! Get me Magistrate Kirsus, we need to hold an emergency meeting NOW!

If this data is to be believed, the Elerian has successfully merged the Silicoid empire with theirs.

How is this possible? Over such a short time?

It is possible that both races have realized the futility of fighting one another and united themselves.

I find it hard to believe those rock creatures would submit to the Elerians. Still, how should we react? We are, technically, still at war with them.

Well. I would recommend caution, sir. They have large swathe of territories and resources at their disposal.

I recommend we strike the first blow. Saxon is relatively undefended, a small fleet of Transports protected by a larger fleet can take over the colony with little problem.

Our soldiers are not used to dealing with ground battles, Magistrate.

Irrelevant. We have superior productivity. A two to one odds would simply overwhelm them. Sol will feed the assault. Khaldon will build stronger weapons for the second push. Colonizations can wait. The longer we delay, the stronger they will become.

You've thought this through. Very well. Leave me be to decide. Computer, contact Trilarian Empire. Perhaps our allies can assist us in this war, in different ways, of course.

Knowing that the Trilarians are pacifists by nature, I decided to trade away some of our technologies for theirs. The cloning center would bring our younger colonies up to speed, while the Microlite Construction will improve our productivity.

Galactic Power Chart shifted. Alkari Empire grows stronger. Computer, open ship schematic design.

Magistrate Kirsus is right, I should use Sol System to fuel the primary assault, while Kholdan construct a heavier attack craft. A battleship-class should provide the necessary incline to finish the job.

Due to our limited fuel cell distance, we will have to establish an outpost closer to Saxon system before the fleet can attack.

Sol prepares the troop transports.

The voting ends with a deadlock once more.

The Honorable Alkari Empire grants us their 6 votes.
The Greedy Gnolams are apathetic and chose to abstain.
Our pacifist allies, the Trilarians gave us 4 votes.
The cat-like Mrrshans do not care for diplomatic protocols and abstain.
Myranmar, the Queen Bitch of Elerian plunged 11 votes for herself.
That leaves me with 8 votes for myself, plus 10 from my allies.

No progress has been made so far...

But we'll change that soon as we set forth from Zona outpost.

Battleship Incline sets forth from Kholdan.

Meanwhile the Trilarian and Alkari Empire begins war. It is unknown who fired the first shot.

A lone Elerian battleship stood guard over Saxon.

It would've been a fine prize if it hadn't retreated.

We cannot employ mind controls against these telepathic bitches, we will have to invade.

For the first time, the Hivemind is forced to shed blood on soil...humiliating.

The defenders have inflicted small casualties, but we are successful.

An Elerian Battleship launched a sneak attack at Fellowship Prime but was driven away by the Star Base.

Additional Troop Transports sets off from Sol system the Elerian homeworld, Draconis system.

The Incline approaches.

Engage.

We cannot lose. Unleash the soldiers! Claim glory in the name of The Authority!

That's the last drop, transport returning to orbit.

Thank you, Brother. It is our turn to serve, now. Command us, oh Great One!

My soldiers, I command you to claim this planet in the name of the Hivemind!

We hear your Voice and obey!

Brothers, onwards!

The enemy has set their machines upon us! Come forth, rocket troopers!

Excellent, ensure your sacrifices are not in vain, destroy the enemy's command center!

Beware the harvester, Brothers. Do not be crushed under its weight!

We have pierced the enemy base perimeters! Beginning attack! Ya-houuuuwhhh!

Excellent.

We celebrate this victory by unlocking the secrets of Astro University and Neural Scanners.

We will now invest in Holo Simulators to improve our workforce's morale.

The Elerians have lost their seat of power and is now forced to retreat into once-Silicoid core systems.

Relocating a population this large will prove problematic...and Elerians aren't really remarkable workers. This will have to wait.

We pushed onwards to the next Elerian system, leaving a token force to guard over Draconis.

Bootes is a good prize. Lightly guarded too, those fools were really unprepared.

Our soldiers have captured enemy technology among the colony's databanks!

Celebrations are in order...we've pushed the Elerian back further. It's time to stop.

Oh, hello, friend. Our war is going well, how is yours?

Hmm. This is a very bad call to make. If we do that, the Alkari will have no problem attacking our weaker Klackon systems. I am sorry friend, perhaps if we may assist you in other ways...

Tsk. So be it. We will stand alone.

Galactic Map

 

[SCO]

PS: If you can get to Orion and destroy its guardian, it may be the easier way to get the technologies. But the easier way is not the Hivemind way.

The secret orion/antaran techs are random. Sometimes some of them don't even appear in the game.
and he has ground combat -10% which also fucks up boardings.

I bought the gog bundle, MoO1 and 2, both work flawlessly in windows7.

Gog uses dosbox

And probably dos32a too otherwise it would be kinda slow in dosbox.

As for the LP:

the Elerians played a good game there, who would have thought. Must have had master telepaths spies influencing the highest councils of the silicoids.

 

[RK47]

Yes, yes, I believe you. Now begone. Doctor?

I've scanned their system registrations and the galactic power chart, they are, the weakest race in the galaxy. They've lost their homeworld, Fieras to the Silicoid, which is currently under the Elerians.

Bah. Another puny empire. They can wait...

Gentlemen, this is our current diplomatic situation. Ambassador Llorian has dissolved our alliance after my refusal to aid him in the war against Alkari.

A dishonorable, yet..necessary decision. Warring the Alkari now would only serve to take momentum away from our war with Elerians.

I agree with Magistrate Kirsus, but I worry of the backlash in the Council meeting. We'll lose their votes for sure.

We'll make it back with the additional votes we gained from controlling Elerian space. Thank you for your suggestions, gentlemen. Let me think this through and consult the Hivemind before making my final decision.

What should be our next course of action?

1) Press the attack into Elerian space, finishing them in one fell swoop.
2) Shift our stronger fleet towards Trilarian space to seize their technological secrets.
3) Regain the Trilarian's trust by diverting our stronger fleet towards Alkari space.
4) Stop the offense and observe. React accordingly.

 

[Desmodus Rotundus]

Why do you put all your beam weapons into one group? It makes capturing ships a lot harder, they blow up too often.

If you had put your neutron blasters like

5x nb
5x nb
7x nb

You could shoot them one at a time if the ship you wanted to capture was in danger of being destroyed. Just click on the weapon you don't want to shoot once it'll turn yellow, it'll be active again after you shoot once. And if you click twice it'll turn red and wont fire again until you click on it again.

A) press on, the cats won't probably do shit, you could keep a ship or two near their space as a precaution.

Why not make some more spies and send some to spy on races you're waring against, might as well try to steal some tech.

 

[Storyfag]

We cannot lose. Unleash the soldiers! Claim glory in the name of The Authority!

Draconis IV, eh? Be sure to sent colonists of a mercantile inclination there

Alll hail the Padishah Authority of the Known Universe! All heed the Messiah! One Vision, One Purpose.

Stealth edit: I advise A, oh Great Authority. We can think of entering further conflicts once the Universe is drenched in the blood of GD... I mean of the Elerians! I also advise not to worry about Council votes for now. The Elerians don't seem to be getting anywhere near the required two thirds majority, and will likely be reduced by the Brotherhood before long. What powers does the Galactic Emperor have anyway?

 

[RK47]

Why do you put all your beam weapons into one group? It makes capturing ships a lot harder, they blow up too often.

If you had put your neutron blasters like

5x nb
5x nb
7x nb

You could shoot them one at a time if the ship you wanted to capture was in danger of being destroyed. Just click on the weapon you don't want to shoot once it'll turn yellow, it'll be active again after you shoot once. And if you click twice it'll turn red and wont fire again until you click on it again.

A) press on, the cats won't probably do shit, you could keep a ship or two near their space as a precaution.

Why not make some more spies and send some to spy on races you're waring against, might as well try to steal some tech.

Good advice. I'll refit my ship later.

 

[lightbane]

A, put these psionic bitches to their place!

What powers does the Galactic Emperor have anyway?

This. I suppose it's one of the possible ways to win the game (the other would be exterminating all oposition, of course ).

 

[Desmodus Rotundus]

And third way would be to take down the antarans homeworld

 

[Hellraiser]

This topic reminds me that Dune 2000 had a good soundtrack.

1 Suffer not the Xeno Witch to live. Burn them all.

 

[Storyfag]

This topic reminds me that Dune 2000 had a good soundtrack.

ALL Westwood games had a good soundtrack. Even their early EA ones did.

 

[RK47]

Music:Tiberian Sun - Nod Crush

I really cannot fathom how these telepathic sluts manage to do it...now they control TWO former empires.

Advances in holographic imaging allows entertainment developers Bioware to perfect their craft and enhance the lives of lonely souls in our empire. Klackon Age XXX will feature the later inter-racial romance and intrigue of galactic scale.

A certain Hivemind Voice I've heard recommended I invest in spying. This....is a good idea. With our superior productivity we can achieve technological parity without relying on raw research.

The meaningless Council bickering continues.

With predictable result. It appears that proper domination must be completed before this is even a feasible alternative to ruling the galaxy.

Ah. It's done. Is it ready then doctor?

Milord, we are ready to begin Alpha Protocol with your authorization.

Excellent. Carry on. I shall personally monitor his mission.

Alright, guard's down...now. For the cameras.

This EMP charge should disable both the cameras and the lock!

Command, if you're hearing this. I'm going in. No alarms raised so far...

One downed.

That must be the server network. I need to plant the bugs in there.

Gotta be more of these...let's move on.

Alright, all six bugs planted. Problem is, it won't transmit any data with all the jamming going on. Better find that jammer before leaving...

That is one hell of a jamming device.

Pfft. I need to steady my aim for the furthest one...

Augments, on!

Time to check whether the stealth suit prototype actually works...

All done! Now time to disable the jammer...

Command, bugs planted, jamming disabled. I'm returning to base. Out.

Hmm. Impressive. He has accomplished what it would take our research time years in matter of hours. I must thank Desmodus Rotundus for his suggestion. He will be honored. As for the data acquired, a portal to Antaran space, that's what the alien invaders are called? Intriguing.

Stardate 3529.0

The Hivemind fleet establishes an outpost and is able to move further into Elerian space.

There are no defenses in place.

The Mrrshan slaves will have to do for now.

A token force was left behind as we claim another system.

Kochba is a gold mine.

Our fleet encircles the gradually shrinking Elerian empire. Only disaster can stop us now.

 

[JoKa]

this LP evokes fond memories...and it's excellently written, as expected. keep up the good work!

 

[Hellraiser]

Soon all will be part of the Hivemind as was foretold by Gavid Daider.

 

[Coboney]

Excellent LP as always RK47. I think Im going to go dust off my copy of Master of Orion 2 here now...

 

[RK47]

Music : Tiberian Dawn - Looks Like Trouble

The Telepathic War continues, as both races faced one another over the ruins of two former empires.

The Noble Hivemind Empire fights alone, but will make use of what connections they have. The contrast between us and the Elerians could not be more striking, we are a patriarchal society, while they put their faith in their Matriarchs. They are born with the telepathic ability, while we merely evolved to it. Blessed with sharper minds and training from birth, they are able to fend away our mind control efforts and possess superior battlefield awareness. Hitting an Elerian ship from beyond 8 km distance is a feat in itself.

Who is the strongest race of the two? This war will answer the question.

Our first Carrier-type Battleship, Desmodus Rotundus is commissioned. Integrating the newly acquired interceptor technology, it will rely on nine wings of fighters as its main offensive tool. Its engines are augmented with more power source to increase thrust and maneuverability.

The Fremen Destroyer class will focus on capture of enemy ships. It carries no armaments, and charge headfirst into clusters of fire before deploying its assault shuttles at point blank range.

The Incline-class Battleship will serve as the main cannon battery, laying down Neutron bombardment to slay the enemy crew and ease the Fremen capture operations. Its second incarnation will boast better fire control and augmented engines.

A counter attack?

How did they get here so fast?! A Fremen, two Skyways and a Mentat is all that stood between the Elerian's three battleships and the Bootes colony.

We are barely hitting them with our guns! Our pilots are outmatched and outgunned by their Phasor guns. The Elerians piloting skills aren't mere legends...But the Fremen and Mentat shuttles did their work. Against all odds, an enemy battleship is captured!

As the retreat order was given, the Mentat engine is disabled and will face death honorably.

We take our plunder and retreat, vowing revenge.

The sight of the Elerian colonists cheering their liberation boils my blood. They will pay dearly for this humiliation.

The first Desmodus-type Battleship sets forth from the Kholdan V shipyard to the front line.

While two Fremen destroyers left Sol system, eager to capture the enemy's ships.

The fleet regroups to assault Bootes system.

Realizing their weakness, the battleships fled.

Milord, our fleet is orbiting Bootes Prime. The Elerians have fled, but we have no transports to take over the surface. Your instructions, milord?

We will make an example out of Bootes Prime.

Under- ah, but why, milord? These colonists - they are innocent!

Mentat Cyril, question my orders again, and I shall have you shot and replaced with a ghola.

I..understood.

One Vision, One Truth! They refused to listen to the Voice! And this is the Fate that befalls those who threaten the Brotherhood! Return to Draconis, Cyril, and declare to the galaxy the atrocity that was committed here!

Yes, milord! The Elerians are truly butchers and without mercy!

Indeed, Brother. I weep for my children.

The new Jump Gate technology will facilitate quicker reinforcing of the front lines. Our offensive begins to lag due to the massive logistics demand. This should ease the pain.

Our massive fleet began to drain our coffers, it's time to establish a new Imperium to lessen the drain on our coffers.

Milord, what should we do with the captured Elerian battleship?

Scrap it, break it down to pieces and study it. Take what you can.

At once!

Good, the technological parity should lessen somewhat, but still have no equalizer to the Elerians' unmatched piloting skills. I've contacted both the Trilarians and Alkari empires to cast aside their differences and unite under the same cause. Fortunately, they heed The Voice.

Stardate 3529.8

The Galactic Defense Initiative (GDI) is established, the might of three strongest empires will face off against the insidious Elerian! Though I don't intend to share the plunder, the Allied spies should be able to distract the Elerian spy network and enable ours to work more freely and weaken the Elerians from within.

As we gather our strength for another push.

Peace through Power, Brothers.

 

[lightbane]

Galactic Defense Initiative (GDI)?? I'm sure you were trying to say something else, such as the Newly Organized Defense (NOD), right?

 

[Hellraiser]

Slay the xeno bitches.

 

[Desmodus Rotundus]

Nice going, that dimension gates technology is something every AI controlled race starts with, at least on hard and up for some reason.
I noticed you left one of your ships with 0 space, you'll gain 1 more combat speed if you leave at least 1 unit of space free on a ship, it had no beam weapons so you could just remove the targeting computer for some extra speed. Which reminds me, maybe it's time to invest in a better targeting computer if your beams keep missing.

 

[Storyfag]

Galactic Defense Initiative (GDI)?? I'm sure you were trying to say something else, such as the Newly Organized Defense (NOD), right?

Fuckin' THIS!

 

[RK47]

Nice going, that dimension gates technology is something every AI controlled race starts with, at least on hard and up for some reason.
I noticed you left one of your ships with 0 space, you'll gain 1 more combat speed if you leave at least 1 unit of space free on a ship, it had no beam weapons so you could just remove the targeting computer for some extra speed. Which reminds me, maybe it's time to invest in a better targeting computer if your beams keep missing.

Good point - I took into account of the missing part, and realized, 'Hey! Assault Shuttles can't miss! Ya-houuuuhhhh!'

Fremen shuttles start blowing left and right, but who cares! They scare away battleship AIs like no tomorrow when it's one square away from capping and that means victory from enemy's withdrawal.

Another bullshit i hate is that the whole planet colonists consists of silicoids and no marines, how the fuck are they not mindcontrollable? Just because they're under Elerian control? Dang it!

 

[RK47]

The Trilarian Empire is pleased with the progress and goals of the Galactic Defense Initiative and pledged themselves to an alliance once more. Attempts to convince the Alkari Empire was unsuccessful.

The mysterious alien fleet returns to our galaxy. This time they're heading to the Pictor system. Right in the front line of the GDI-Elerian skirmish.

Thankfully, with the jump gate technology, our forces are able to rally in time to fend off the attackers.

However, attempts to capture them remain unsuccessful. GDI fleet suffers minor casualty as they took care of the incursion and make plans to push onward into Elerian space.

Stardate 3530.1

Music: Red Alert - Hell March

We've been patient. It's time to seize more systems.

Even the pirates aid us.

The Elerian fleet consists of smaller number, powerful battleships, piloted by the finest pilots in the galaxy. They were able to overwhelm both the Mrrshan and Silicoid empire. But not ours. We have numbers on our side.

Additional spoils of war.

Fellow members of the GDI exchange technology. The Cyber-Security Link will enhance Trilarian's intelligence operations, while we seek the Fighter Garrison to defend our systems.

The Elerian fleet regroups.

With our fleet in pursuit, additional outposts are constructed to serve as refueling stations.

The Battle of Fieras is witnessed by the conquered Mrrshan colonists. They were shamed with what they saw. A massive GDI fleet descending upon the Elerian defenders. The Elerians do not retreat this time.

The Fremen and Mentat assault shuttles took heavy casualty but finally did their work. An enemy commanding officer was killed in the assault, his flagship captured.

The Star Base followed next.

As well as another battleship.

The Elerians were routed.

Captain V'Larr distinguishes himself in battle.

We will give them no respite. The GDI forces quickly summon more troop transports and order the fleet forward.

The Xeno-sluts flee.

They have amassed a larger amount of troop garrison than expected, bombers had to be called into soften their numbers.

GDI forces triumphant once more. The nearby system of Herculis was abandoned as well.

Meanwhile, my loyal subjects celebrated my victory by declaring me as Emperor! The Hivemind Imperium forges ahead with its massive fleet at the head of the Galactic Defense Initiative.

Scientists were instructed to introduce a longer lasting fuel cells to ease the logistics issues.

Stardate 3531.3 - Tristan Prime

Elerian forces continue their retreat.

The once almighty Elerians are reduced to merely 3 systems in less than a decade of war.

Music: Tiberian Dawn - Fight, Win, Prevail!

All hail the Empire!

We are unmatched!

I look forward to see the Queen bitches serving as concubines in my Grand Throne.

....what? Who could've done it? Was it the Gnolams or the Alkarians? No matter. They will know the consequences soon enough.

The former capital of Silicoid Empire falls to the almighty GDI armies.

We have no need for this. Fellowship Prime provides for our whole empire.

I look forward to seeing them in their slutty outfits that I've designed. Hah hah hah hah...

You're a year too late, doctor. Get out of my sight.

At last, Peace through Power is achieved. The Galaxy is tranquil once more...

I believe congratulations is in order, my Emperor. I have news of the Gateway Project.

Is it done, Kirsus?

No, my Emperor. It has only begun.

 

[anus_pounder]

Is shit about to get real ? (or is the game almost over)

 

[Black Bart Charley]

It was over when it started.

 

[lightbane]

Yep, they're indeed giant bitches, they surrender to one of your allies so that they can cockblock you a last time. Anyways, forward, for the Emperor!!