#PLANETFALL #xs 400 #caption Planetfall! #x -5 #y -5 $NAME3, the disastrous space battle above the skies of Planet has ended, and the shattered remnants of your flagship are preparing to land on the surface. Your only comfort is that the Usurper vessel was destroyed as well--but you can look forward to facing your nemesis somewhere on the vastness of Planet. You now shape the destiny of your $ faction, which has just made PLANETFALL! #PLANETFALLX #xs 400 #caption Planetfall! #x -5 #y -5 $NAME3, the disastrous space battle above the skies of Planet has ended, and the shattered remnants of your flagship are preparing to land on the surface. Your only comfort is that the Caretaker vessel was destroyed as well--but you can look forward to facing your nemesis somewhere on the vastness of Planet. You now shape the destiny of your $ faction, which has just made PLANETFALL! #PLANETFALL2 #xs 400 #x -5 #y -5 #caption $TITLE2 $NAME3 $NAME3, your $ faction has prospered in the $NUM0 years since The Landing. Your secret project, $PROJECTNAME4, is complete, and you are at last ready to put your plans into action and fulfill yours, and Planet's, destiny. #GOODYRESOURCE #xs 320 #caption Operations Director We have recovered a crude {robot pod} left here by the intruding humans. It has stumbled across abundant $RESOURCETYPE0 resources. #GOODYURANIUM #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director We have recovered a crude {robot pod} left here by the intruding humans. It contains primitive supplies that can be repurposed for $NUM0 energy credits! #GOODYHYDROGEN #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director We have recovered a crude {robot pod} left here by the intruding humans. It contains primitive supplies that can be repurposed for $NUM0 energy credits! #GOODYRIVER #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director An {alien device} has inadvertantly tapped an underground river! #GOODYMINE #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director A crude human {robot pod} has prepared makeshift mines in this area. #GOODYFARM #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director A crude human {robot pod} has prepared makeshift farms in this area. #GOODYSOLAR #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director A crude human {robot pod} has prepared makeshift solar collectors in this area. #GOODYKELP #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director A crude human {robot pod} has caused kelp forest to proliferate in this region. #GOODYVIEW #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director We have recovered a crude human {cartographic pod} containing data on the surrounding area! #GOODYSONAR #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director We have recovered a crude human {sonar pod} containing data on the surrounding area! #GOODYQUAKE #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director The crude human pod has malfunctioned and unleashed an earthquake! Typical! #GOODYVANISH #xs 320 #wave 39 #caption Operations Director Our unit has dematerialized and vanished forever! #GOODYWHIRLPOOL #xs 320 #wave 39 #caption Operations Director Our unit has vanished forever into a whirlpool! #GOODYGATE #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director Our unit has fallen through a dimensional gate! #GOODYWAVE #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director Our unit has been swept away by a tidal wave! #GOODYFUNGUS #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director The crude human pod has triggered a Fungal bloom. #GOODYFOREST #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director A crude human {robot pod} has caused forest to proliferate in this area! #GOODYISLE #xs 320 #wave 16 #caption Operations Director Our unit reports that an Isle of the Deep has surfaced and swallowed the pod! #GOODYBUILD #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director A crude human {robot pod} has been recovered. It has provided sufficient minerals for us to finish building the $ITEM0 at $BASENAME1 next turn! #GOODYARTIFACT #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director This is not a human robot pod after all, but a Library Nodule Artifact left by the first expedition! We should take it to a base containing a Network Node for Download. #GOODYCLONE #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director A dimensional rift has cloned our $UNITTYPE0 unit! #GOODYPOD #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director We have recovered a crude {robot pod} left here by the intruding humans. It contains a $UNITYUNITTYPE0 in working condition! #GOODYCOMM #xs 320 #wave 1 #caption Operations Director We have recovered a crude {robot pod} left here by the intruding humans. It contains a Commlink frequency for $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2. #GOODYDATA #xs 320 #wave 1 #caption Operations Director We have recovered a crude {robot pod} left here by the intruding humans. It contains important computer files necessary to our rebuilding efforts. The Chief Librarian is installing it into the Datalinks now. #GOODYDATA1 #xs 320 #wave 1 #caption Operations Director We have recovered a crude {robot pod} left here by the intruding humans. It contains information on $TECH0! #ARTIFACTTECH #xs 320 #caption Science Officer Our scientists have linked the Library Nodule Artifact to the data network and regained valuable technology! #ARTIFACTTECH1 #xs 320 #caption Science Officer A power surge from the Library Nodule Artifact has shorted out the Network Node at $BASENAME0! Proceed Zoom to Base Control #ALREADYARTIFACT #xs 400 #wave 10 #caption Science Officer The Network Node at $BASENAME0 has already been linked to a Library Nodule Artifact. We must link this artifact to the node at another base. #SEEMONOLITH #xs 320 #caption Operations Director We have located an Upgrade Station Monolith here. Only military units can benefit from Upgrade Stations. #MONOLITH #xs 320 #caption Operations Director We have located an Upgrade Station Monolith. We have no need of it now. Upgrade now. Always upgrade at monoliths. #MONOLITH0 #xs 320 #caption Operations Director The Upgrade Station Monolith enhanced our unit to $MORALE0 status. It then vanished. #MONOLITH1 #xs 320 #caption Operations Director The Upgrade Station Monolith enhanced our unit to $MORALE0 status. #MONOLITHNO #xs 320 #caption Operations Director This unit has already been enhanced at an Upgrade Station Monolith, and requires no further repairs. #MONOLITHHEAL #xs 320 #caption Operations Director The Upgrade Station Monolith has repaired our unit. #OURBOOTY1 #xs 400 #wave 13 #caption Battle Report We have captured a Library Nodule Artifact! #OURBOOTY2 #xs 400 #wave 13 #caption Battle Report We have captured $NUM0 Library Nodule Artifacts! #THEIRBOOTY1 #xs 400 #wave 14 #caption Battle Report The enemy has captured a Library Nodule Artifact! #THEIRBOOTY2 #xs 400 #wave 14 #caption Battle Report The enemy has captured $NUM0 Library Nodule Artifacts! #THEIRBOOTY3 #xs 440 #wave 14 #caption Battle Report The $FACTION0 $<0:has:have> appropriated our Library Nodule Artifact! #ARTEXPLORE #xs 400 #caption Operations Director Library Nodule Artifacts cannot be used for exploration. #RECYCLEME0 #xs 400 #caption Operations Director #wave 32 The $FACILITY0 is fused to a Library Nodule Artifact and cannot be recycled. If you wish, we could attempt to destroy it. Never mind. Destroy $FACILITY0. #INTRONEW1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Welcome to Planet, $TITLE0 $NAME1. You bring many unique talents to our new world. Permit me to introduce myself; among humans I am known as $NAME3, $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4, and on this world I plan $TO_CARRY_OUT_MY_MISSION6." #INTRONEW4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Well met, $TITLE0 $NAME1. I am $TITLE2 $NAME3, and act as the voice of the $FACTION4, whose intent is $TO_CARRY_OUT_MY_MISSION6. I see you and your minions have flourished on this unforgiving world." #INTRONEW5 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "So, you must be $TITLE0 $NAME1. I, $TITLE2 $NAME3 of the $FACTION4, offer greetings. Word of your accomplishments has spread since the time of your landing. You may be aware that I plan $TO_CARRY_OUT_MY_MISSION6. Do not attempt to interfere." #INTROMAD4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Well, well, if it isn't the $PEJORATIVE5 $TITLE0 $NAME1. You are a true $ECO_LOONY6! Perhaps you had best stop $DANCING_NAKED_THROUGH_THE_TREES8 for a moment, for I am $NAME3, $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4!" #BUYTECH1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "For my files on {$TECH0,} the price is {$NUM0 energy credits."} "Price: ridiculous!" Pay $NUM0 energy credits. #TRADETECH4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "My cartographers are attempting to compile a complete map of this planet. Will you exchange a copy of your own {maps} for my information on {$TECH1?"} "No. Maps: too important: your eyes." "Acceptable." #TRADETECH5 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Many areas of this world remain unexplored and dangerous. Would you care to exchange cartographic information to insure our mutual safety?" "No. Maps: too important: your eyes." "Acceptable." #TRADETECHOPT "Give instead: {$TECH9}: deal." "No: instead: Progenitor: divulge information: {$TECH2."} "Allow: time passage: consultation of {Datalinks."} #ENERGYTECH2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your information on {$TECH0} is of interest to me, but I can only pay you {$NUM0 energy credits.} Is this satisfactory?" "Price: insufficient." Transmit information on $TECH0. "No: but: $TECH1: same price." Consult Datalinks. #GIMMETECH0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "I am intrigued by your offer, but can accept only if it is made on the basis of equal access to data. Will you transmit to me all of your data on {$TECH2} as a token of our future friendship?" "Information: classified, $TITLE1." Transmit data on $TECH2. Consult Datalinks. #GIMMETECH1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your proposal suits my $PET_PROJECTS3 perfectly. However, I find myself in urgent need of information on {$TECH2.} Can you transmit it to me at once?" "Information: classified. Emotion: mock sorrow." Transmit data on $TECH2. Consult Datalinks. #GIMMEENERGY0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "I see that cooperation could be profitable. In fact, recent events have left my energy budget with a {$NUM0 credit} shortfall. Can you spare the reserves to make it up?" "Your shortfall: not Progenitor problem." Wire $NUM0 credits. #GIMMEHELP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Bold words, $TITLE5, but will you back them by pronouncing Vendetta on my bitter foes the {$FACTION6?"} "Honor: does not allow." "Agree: mercilessly crush: $FACTION6!" #TURNABOUT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Let me offer a counter proposal, $TITLE0. If you will first withdraw all of your forces from MY territory, I will happily do likewise." "End of thought: forces to remain in place." "Agreed: Progenitor forces: withdrawn." #REALLYBROKE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Null and void!? $PACTBROTHERORSISTER0, do you truly intend to turn your back on our years of friendship!?" "Translation error: said: 'full of droids.'" "Yes: human idiom: tired of you." #MAYBEWARPRICE #itemlist "Stated sum: impossible to raise!" "$NUM0 credits: acceptable sum." #MAYBEWARTECH4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Ah, the $FACTION0. $TITLE1 $NAME2 would be a formidable opponent, as I'm sure you're well aware. I might do this thing, but only in exchange for your data on {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} {$TECH8,} and {$TECH9."} "Information: classified." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #MAYBEWARTECH3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Ah, the $FACTION0. $TITLE1 $NAME2 would be a formidable opponent, as I'm sure you're well aware. I might do this thing, but only in exchange for your data on {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} and {$TECH8."} "Information: classified. $TITLE5: failed to cheat Progenitor." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #MAYBEWARTECH2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Ah, the $FACTION0. $TITLE1 $NAME2 would be a formidable opponent, as I'm sure you're well aware. I might do this thing, but only in exchange for your data on {$TECH3} and {$TECH4."} "Information: classified. $TITLE5: failed to cheat Progenitor." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #MAYBEWARTECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Ah, the $FACTION0. $TITLE1 $NAME2 would be a formidable opponent, as I'm sure you're well aware. I might do this thing, but only in exchange for your data on {$TECH3."} "Information: classified. $TITLE5: failed to cheat Progenitor." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #MAYBEWARTECHFAR #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Vendetta upon the $FACTION0 could be a dangerous proposition. My forces are not in position for an assault on $ lands, but I am willing to pronounce Vendetta in exchange for your data on {$TECH3."} "Information: classified. $TITLE5: failed to cheat Progenitor." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #MAYBEWARTECHFAR2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Vendetta upon the $FACTION0 could be a dangerous proposition. My forces are not in position for an assault on $ lands, but I am willing to pronounce Vendetta in exchange for your data on {$TECH3} and {$TECH4."} "Information: classified. $TITLE5: failed to cheat Progenitor." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #MAYBEWARTECHFAR3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Vendetta upon the $FACTION0 could be a dangerous proposition. My forces are not in position for an assault on $ lands, but I am willing to pronounce Vendetta in exchange for your data on {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} and {$TECH8."} "Information: classified. $TITLE5: failed to cheat Progenitor." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #MAYBEWARTECHFAR4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Vendetta upon the $FACTION0 could be a dangerous proposition. My forces are not in position for an assault on $ lands, but I am willing to pronounce Vendetta in exchange for your data on {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} {$TECH8,} and {$TECH9."} "Information: classified. $TITLE5: failed to cheat Progenitor." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #MAYBEWARTECHPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Break my Pact with the $FACTION0? I might do this thing, but only in exchange for your data on {$TECH3!"} "Information: classified. $TITLE5: failed to cheat Progenitor." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #MAYBEWARTECHPACT2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Break my Pact with the $FACTION0? I might do this thing, but only in exchange for your data on {$TECH3} and {$TECH4!"} "Information: classified. $TITLE5: failed to cheat Progenitor." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #MAYBEWARTECHPACT3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Break my Pact with the $FACTION0? I might do this thing, but only in exchange for your data on {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} and {$TECH8!"} "Information: classified. $TITLE5: failed to cheat Progenitor." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #MAYBEWARTECHPACT4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Break my Pact with the $FACTION0? I might do this thing, but only in exchange for your data on {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} {$TECH8,} and {$TECH9!"} "Information: classified. $TITLE5: failed to cheat Progenitor." "Agreed. Transmission: beginning!" #OFFERTECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Information on {$TECH0} could prove most useful to certain of my $PET_PROJECT2. You will transmit this data at once?" "Decision: rescinded. Transmission: none." "Yes: beginning transmission." #OFFERTECH2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Information on {$TECH0} could prove most useful to certain of my $PET_PROJECTS2. You will transmit this data at once?" "Decision: rescinded. Transmission: none." "Yes: beginning transmission." "No: but: $TECH1: instead?" #PLEA #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "I am under attack by the forces of the $<1:$CHARPEJ8> $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2, who is bent on $EVILAGENDA9. If you will join me in resisting this ruthless invasion I shall speak a $PACTOFBROTHERHOODSISTERHOOD3 with you and provide you with {$NUM0 energy credits} to cover your expenses." "Refused. You: own devices." "Done: Vendetta: the $FACTION2!" #PLEATECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "I am under attack by the forces of the $<1:$CHARPEJ8> $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2, who is bent on $EVILAGENDA9. If you will join me in resisting this ruthless invasion I shall speak a $PACTOFBORS3 with you and provide you with $NUM0 energy credits to cover your expenses. I shall also share with you all of my information on {$TECH4.}" "Refused. You: own devices." "Done: Vendetta: the $FACTION2!" #PLEAPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "I appeal to you as a victim of the $<1:$CHARPEJ8> $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2, who has sworn a false $PACTOFBORS5 with you and is actually bent on $EVILAGENDA9. Will you not swear a true Pact with me and help resist $HISHER6 aggression before it is too late and you become $HISHER6 next victim? I shall even provide {$NUM0 credits} to cover your expenses." "You: attempt at humor. Progenitor: not amused." "Done: Vendetta: the $FACTION2!" #PLEAPACTTECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "I appeal to you as a victim of the $<1:$CHARPEJ8> $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2, who has sworn a false $PACTOFBORS5 with you and is actually bent on $EVILAGENDA9. Will you not swear a true Pact with me and help resist $HISHER6 aggression before it is too late and you become $HISHER6 next victim? I shall even provide {$NUM0 credits} to cover your expenses and transmit to you all of my data on {$TECH4.}" "You: attempt at humor. Progenitor: not amused." "Done: Vendetta: the $FACTION2!" #PROPOSE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "The $<2:$FACTIONPEJ8> $FACTION2 $<2:has:have> become a serious menace, and meanwhile $TITLE0 $NAME1 spends $<1:his:her:x:x> time $DANCINGNAKED9. I suggest we join forces to crush $HIMHER3 while the time is ripe! We should speak a $PACTOFBORS4 on the matter at once." "You: attempt at humor. Progenitor: not amused." "Done: Vendetta: the $FACTION2!" #PROPOSEPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "$TITLE5, I have evidence suggesting your so-called $PACTBORS6, $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2 is bent on $EVILAGENDA9 and plans to betray you most ruthlessly. Let us swear our own Pact and teach $HIMHER3 a valuable lesson!" "$TITLE8: speaks: without knowledge." "Done: Vendetta: the $FACTION2!" #BETRAYFRIEND #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "$NAME0, I need a private word with you. I have pretended friendship to $NAME2, but I dislike $<2:his:her:x:x> $ minions and I fear $<2:he:she:x:x> is bent on $EVILAGENDA4. I propose that we speak a $PACTOFBORS5 and together launch a surprise attack against the $FACTION6." "Choose: decline." "Agreed. $TITLE1 $NAME2: soon to feel combined wrath!" #ENEMYMAP1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "So, $TITLE0 $NAME1, I see you've run afoul of our little friend $TITLE2 $NAME3. Just between you and me, I've recently obtained a complete map of every major $ installation, and I would be more than happy to provide you with a copy in exchange for $NUM0 energy credits." "No: $NAME3: handled alone." "Proposal: agreed." #ENEMYMAP2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "So, $TITLE0 $NAME1, I see you've run afoul of our little friend $TITLE2 $NAME3. Just between you and me, I've recently obtained a complete map of every major $ installation, and I would be more than happy to provide you with a copy in exchange for your files on {$TECH5.}" "No: $NAME3: handled alone." "Proposal: agreed." #METFRIEND0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "You may be interested to know that I've been in touch with $NAME3, who lately has been styling $<3:himself:herself:x:x> $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3 has become quite obsessed with $<3:his:her:x:x> $PETPROJECTS5, but I have had several fruitful conversations with $<3:him:her:x:x>. If you like, I can provide you with $<3:his:her:x:x> commlink frequency." "Need to speak with $NAME3: none." "Yes. Emotion: gratitude." #METFRIEND0a #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "You may be interested to know that I've been in touch with $NAME3, who lately has been styling $<3:himself:herself:x:x> $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3 has become quite obsessed with $<3:his:her:x:x> $PETPROJECTS5, but we have had several fruitful conversations and I believe $<3:he:she:x:x> could provide you with information on {$TECH8.} If you like, I can provide you with $<3:his:her:x:x> commlink frequency." "Need to speak with $NAME3: none." "Yes. Emotion: gratitude." #METFRIEND1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "You may be interested to know that I've been in touch with $NAME3, who lately has been styling $<3:himself:herself:x:x> $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3 has become quite obsessed with $<3:his:her:x:x> $PETPROJECTS5, but I have had several fruitful conversations with $<3:him:her:x:x>. If you like, I can provide you with $<3:his:her:x:x> commlink frequency in exchange for your files on {$TECH6.}" "Need to speak with $NAME3: none." "Emotion: gratitude. Files on {$TECH6}: transmitting." #METFRIEND1a #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "You may be interested to know that I've been in touch with $NAME3, who lately has been styling $<3:himself:herself:x:x> $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3 has become quite obsessed with $<3:his:her:x:x> $PETPROJECTS5, but we have had several fruitful conversations and I believe $<3:he:she:x:x> could provide you with information on {$TECH8.} If you like, I can provide you with $<3:his:her:x:x> commlink frequency in exchange for your files on {$TECH6.}" "Need to speak with $NAME3: none." "Emotion: gratitude. Files on {$TECH6}: transmitting." #METFRIEND2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "You may be interested to know that I've been in touch with $NAME3, who lately has been styling $<3:himself:herself:x:x> $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3 has become quite obsessed with $<3:his:her:x:x> $PETPROJECTS5, but I have had several fruitful conversations with $<3:him:her:x:x>. If you like, I can provide you with $<3:his:her:x:x> commlink frequency in exchange for a mere $NUM0 energy credits." "Need to speak with $NAME3: none." "Agreement. $NUM0 credits: wired." #METFRIEND2a #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "You may be interested to know that I've been in touch with $NAME3, who lately has been styling $<3:himself:herself:x:x> $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3 has become quite obsessed with $<3:his:her:x:x> $PETPROJECTS5, but we have had several fruitful conversations and I believe $<3:he:she:x:x> could provide you with information on {$TECH8.} If you like, I can provide you with $<3:his:her:x:x> commlink frequency in exchange for a mere {$NUM0 energy credits.}" "Need to speak with $NAME3: none." "Agreement. $NUM0 credits: wired." #BOTHFRIEND #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "So, I hear you've been in touch with $NAME3. Just between us, I find $<3:his:her:x:x> $ minions a bit creepy, but so far we've been able to cooperate and $<3:he:she:x:x> has not tried to interfere in my affairs. Speaking of which, I have a nice {map of $ territory} which I'd be happy to exchange for your information on {$TECH6.}" "Such maps: not needed." "Maps: eagerly accepted. Data: sending now." #ANYNEWS #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Do you know of $NAME1? I have not been able to locate $<1:him:her:x:x> or $<1:his:her:x:x> $ faction since the time of our Planetfall, and wanted to continue some of our earlier conversations. If you have $<1:his:her:x:x> comm frequency I could offer $NUM0 energy credits for your trouble." "$NAME1: unaware of frequency." "Yes. Frequency: forwarding now." #COMMLINKTECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "If you like, I can provide you with the $ commlink frequency in exchange for your files on {$TECH0.}" "Desire: rescinded." "{$TECH0}: data transmission: begins." #DEMANDATTACK0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your so-called $PACTBROTHERORSISTER0, '$TITLE1' $NAME2, has gone mad, and now spends $<2:his:her:x:x> time $DANCINGNAKED9. Won't you renounce your Pact with the $FACTION3 to gain my friendship?" "No: $FACTION3: loyal allies." "Agreed. $TITLE1 $NAME2: to be attacked." #DEMANDATTACK1A #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Were you aware that my hated enemy, $TITLE1 $NAME2 of the $FACTION3, now spends most of $<2:his:her:x:x> time $DANCINGNAKED9? Let us join forces and put an end to $<2:his:her:x:x> $BADHABITS6!" "No. $NAME2: friend." "Agreed. $TITLE1 $NAME2: to be attacked." #DEMANDATTACK1B #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "My nemesis, $TITLE1 $NAME2 of the $FACTION3, is bent on $IMPLEMENTING_HIS_EVIL_AGENDA8. I propose that you switch allegiances and help me stop $<2:him:her:x:x> before it is too late!" "No: $NAME2: friend." "Agreed. $TITLE1 $NAME2: to be attacked." #DEMANDATTACK2a #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "The $<2:$CHARPEJ8> $TITLE1 $NAME2 and $<2:his:her:x:x> $ minions have ruthlessly attacked my holdings. Will you assist me in repulsing them?" "No: pledged Blood Truce: $FACTION3." "Yes. $FACTION3: must be destroyed." #DEMANDATTACK2b #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your sometime enemy, $TITLE1 $NAME2 of the $FACTION3, who has always irrationally feared my $PET_PROJECTS8, has now brutally attacked my settlements bent on $IMPLEMENTING_HIS_EVIL_AGENDA9. Will you assist me in repulsing $<2:him:her:x:x>? "No: pledged Blood Truce: $FACTION3." "Yes. $FACTION3: must be destroyed." #DEMANDATTACK3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "My mortal enemy, $TITLE1 $NAME2 of the $FACTION3, has brutally attacked my settlements. I'm afraid I must now insist that you honor our Pact and join my Vendetta against $HIMHER5." "Unaware: Pact required fighting. Emotion: sorrow." "Yes. $FACTION3: must be destroyed." #DEMANDATTACK4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "My enemy, $TITLE1 $NAME2 of the $FACTION3, has ruthlessly attacked my holdings. Will you assist me in repulsing $HIMHER5?" "No: $FACTION3: done no harm: Progenitor." "Yes. $FACTION3: must be destroyed." #DEMANDBRIBE0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "My $<1:$CHARADJ5> $TITLE0, it has become customary for a minor faction leader such as yourself to remit me a small, ah, let us say '$FEE8,' to compensate for the services my forces provide in $PROVIDING_VALUABLE_SERVICES9. In your case I believe {$NUM0 energy credits} would be quite sufficient." "$NAME3: $INSULT6: get nothing." Pay $NUM0 credit '$FEE8.' "Ability: maximum: pay $NUM1." #DEMANDBRIBE1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Planet is a dangerous world, $TITLE0 $NAME1, and who knows what unforeseen tragedies could befall your fragile $PETPROJECTS8. But if you will provide me with {$NUM0 energy credits,} I shall instruct $MY_ENVIRONMENTAL_POLICE9 to see that no such 'accidents' occur." "$NAME3: $INSULT6: get nothing." Pay $NUM0 credit '$FEE8.' "Ability: maximum: pay $NUM1." #DEMANDBRIBE2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Let us discuss the situation frankly, $TITLE0 $NAME1. Your $RIGHT_WING_FANTASIES8 $<8:stands:stand> in the way of my plans $TO_CARRY_OUT_MY_MISSION9. I will agree to overlook this state of affairs for the time being, but only in exchange for {$NUM0 energy credits."} "Unimpressed: your $BAD_HABITS6." Pay $NUM0 credits. "Ability: maximum: pay $NUM1." #DEMANDBRIBE3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "$TITLE0, You are in contravention of $THE_ENVIRONMENTAL_CODE9! You must pay the fine of {$NUM0 energy credits} at once or suffer the consequences." "Intention to collect: how to implement?" Pay $NUM0 credit 'fine.' "Ability: maximum: pay $NUM1." #DEMANDBRIBE4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Do you tire of our Vendetta so soon, $NAME0? I will call it off for nothing more than your humble apology and {$NUM0 energy credits."} "$NAME3: delusional. Your destruction: imminent." Pay $NUM0 credits. "Apology: profound. Credits: only $NUM1." #DEMANDBRIBE5a #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "You have now felt the fist within the $ glove, $TITLE0. Pay me {$NUM0 energy credits} at once and I shall spare you further indignity." "$NAME3 threats: ignored." Pay $NUM0 credits. "Ability: maximum: pay $NUM1." #DEMANDBRIBE5b #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your strength is impressive, $TITLE0, but do not underestimate my ability to cause you harm. Pay me {$NUM0 energy credits} at once and I shall forgive your past offenses." "$NAME3 threats: ignored." Pay $NUM0 credits. "Ability: maximum: pay $NUM1." #DEMANDBRIBE6 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "My $PETPROJECTS9 $<9:is:are> in sore need of funding, $NAME5. Will you send me {$NUM0 energy credits} in honor of our longtime friendship?" "Your resemblance to bloodsucker: great." Give $NUM0 credits. "For friendship: $NUM1 credits." #DEMANDBRIBE7 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your power is formidable, $TITLE0 $NAME1, but my own forces are not insignificant, and if you are to continue to hold this planet in your grip I must insist on a piece of the action, to the tune of {$NUM0 energy credits."} "Your resemblance to bloodsucker: great." Give $NUM0 credits. "For friendship: $NUM1 credits." #DEMANDBRIBE8 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "You are rich, $TITLE0 $NAME1, and I am poor. My teeming masses grow restless at this disparity; can you not spare me {$NUM0 credits} to ease their wretched lives?" "$TITLE3: human idiom: penny wise, pound foolish." "Gift: generous: $NUM0 credits." "Progenitor wealth: overestimated. $NUM1: maximum to spare." #DEMANDBRIBE9 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your past crimes against the $FACTION6 are well remembered, $TITLE0 $NAME1, and my followers itch for revenge. Only reparations of {$NUM0 energy credits} will quell their hatred." "$TITLE3: actual criminal." Pay $NUM0 credits. "Ability: maximum: pay $NUM1." #DEMANDBRIBE10 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your enemies have put a price on your head, $TITLE0 $NAME1, but I have other business to attend to and am willing to call off this Vendetta in exchange for {$NUM0 energy credits."} "Vendetta: continue." Pay $NUM0 credits. "Ability: maximum: pay $NUM1." #WEASELOUT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "I'm warning you, $NAME1! $NUM0 energy credits or else!" "You: too much: flapping of mandibles." "Capitulation: $NUM0 credits." #DEMANDTECH0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "To be blunt, $TITLE1 $NAME2, your $BADHABITS9 $<9:scares:scare> me and it is time for a reckoning between us. I will have your files on {$TECH0,} and I will have them now." "$TITLE3 $NAME4: never acquire technology: Progenitor." Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "$TITLE1 $NAME2, you have been accused of $SPOUTING_TREE_CRAZY_PRATTLE9, and many among my followers itch for a military solution. Will you share your files on {$TECH0} as a sign of good faith, or shall I turn my minions loose to seize them?" "Your minions: succulent. Anticipation of battle: high." Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "$NAME2, you may spend your days $DANCING_NAKED_THROUGH_THE_TREES9 for all I care, but I will not allow you to hold out on me when it comes to matters of research. Will you disgorge your files on {$TECH0} at once? I do so hope violence between us will not become necessary." "Irony: detected. Answer: no." Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Perhaps you have now learned your lesson, $TITLE1 $NAME2. Will you trade me your data on {$TECH0} for an end to this Vendetta, or will you risk total destruction at my hands?" "$TITLE3 $NAME4: feeble attempts. Answer: no." Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "There is yet time to reconsider your earlier arrogance. Will you trade me your data on {$TECH0} for an end to this Vendetta, $TITLE1 $NAME2, or will you risk total destruction at my hands?" "$TITLE3 $NAME4: feeble attempts. Answer: no." Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH5 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your research on {$TECH0} is most fascinating, $TITLE1 $NAME2. Won't you share it with your $PACTBROTHERORSISTER5?" "You: capable of research: on your own." Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH6 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your bases are at my mercy, $NAME1. If you wish to escape with your skin it will also cost you your data on {$TECH6."} "$TITLE3 $NAME4: treacherous. Additional transmission: refused!" Transmit data on $TECH6. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH7 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your faction is indeed a mighty one, $TITLE1 $NAME2, but my forces are yet strong and I shall not allow you to plunder the wealth of this planet without cutting me in for a share. My price is your data on {$TECH0."} "Your faction: insignificant." Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH8 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "$TITLE1 $NAME2, my followers remain suspicious that you plan to repeat your past crimes against us, and they urge me this time to attack preemptively. Will you help me mollify them by transmitting your data on {$TECH0?"} "$TITLE3: attempted ploy: failed." "Mollification: proceeding." Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH9A "$TITLE3 $NAME4: human idiom: liar liar pants on fire." "$TECH0: transmitted: at once!" "Help: gladly. Expenses: $NUM0. Fervent hope: you pay." "Fairness: both ways. You: provide $TECH6." Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH10A "Information: confidential. Request: refused." "Transmission: begun." "Help: gladly. Expenses: $NUM0. Fervent hope: you pay." "Fairness: both ways. You: provide $TECH6." Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH11A "Not understand: UN." "Honor: human charter." "Help: gladly. Expenses: $NUM0. Fervent hope: you pay." "Fairness: both ways. You: provide $TECH6." Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH12 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your enemies offer great rewards for your destruction, $TITLE1 $NAME2, but I will close my ears to their whisperings in exchange for your knowledge of {$TECH0} and {$TECH6."} "$NAME4: welcome to listen: whispers." "Transmission: immediate!" Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH13 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your enemies offer great rewards for your destruction, $TITLE1 $NAME2, but I will close my ears to their whisperings in exchange for your knowledge of {$TECH0."} "$NAME4: welcome to listen: whispers." "Transmission: immediate!" Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH14 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your enemies offer generous rewards for your destruction, $TITLE1 $NAME2, but I will close my ears to their whisperings in exchange for your knowledge of {$TECH0,} {$TECH6,} and {$TECH8."} "$NAME4: welcome to listen: whispers." "Transmission: immediate!" Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH15 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your enemies offer a king's ransom for your destruction, $TITLE1 $NAME2, but I will close my ears to their whisperings in exchange for your knowledge of {$TECH0,} {$TECH6,} {$TECH8,} and {$TECH9."} "$NAME4: welcome to listen: whispers." "Transmission: immediate!" Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECHAGAIN1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "I cannot afford your price, $NAME2. Will you transmit your data on {$TECH0} or not?" "Tech transmission: funds required." "Emotion: pity. Transmission: beginning." #DEMANDTECHAGAIN2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "I cannot trust you with that information, $NAME2. So you are refusing to transmit your files on {$TECH0?"} "Refusal: harsh word. Alternative: uninterested." "Truth revealed: testing. Transmission: beginning." #ASKFORLOAN1 #xs 400 #caption $CAPTION7 "$TITLE0 $NAME1, I must confess I am a bit strapped for cash. If you can spare me $NUM0 energy credits, I can make generous payments of $NUM1 credit per year for $NUM2 years." "$TITLE2 $NAME3: think Progenitor: banker?" "Agreed: trusting: your honesty." "Amount to lend: half instead." #ASKFORLOAN2 #xs 400 #caption $CAPTION7 "$TITLE0 $NAME1, I must confess I am a bit strapped for cash. If you can spare me $NUM0 energy credits, I can make generous payments of $NUM1 credits per year for $NUM2 years." "$TITLE2 $NAME3: think Progenitor: banker?" "Agreed: trusting: your honesty." "Amount to lend: half instead." #SWEARAPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "$TITLE0 $NAME1. Our visions are compatible and our interests convergent. Will you swear a {$PACTOFBROTHERORSISTERHOOD2} with me that we may sweep all before us?" "Pact concept: agreed!" "Plans: differ. Refused: with regrets." #RANSOMDEMAND #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "$TITLE0 $NAME1, my forces are strong and my troops are mobilized. If you do not return {$BASENAME2} to my possession immediately I shall destroy you utterly." "$BASENAME2: now belong: Progenitor!" "Very well: trade land: peace." #RANSOMTREATY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "This is a Vendetta I never truly wanted, $TITLE0 $NAME1. If you will but call it off and sign a Treaty of Friendship, I shall return {$BASENAME2} to your possession." "Return of base: end to Vendetta." "$BASENAME2: shall be retaken. Petty bargain: irrelevant." #OFFERTRUCE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Most prudent. In that case, I am willing to pledge Blood Truce." "Truce: pledged." "No: fighting: to continue." #MUSTTRUCE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Only with deepest bitterness do I accept this defeat and offer to pledge Blood Truce with you." "Truce: accepted." "Blood Truce: not enough. Your death: imminent." #WANTTOTRUCE0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "This Vendetta wastes life and resources. Shall we pledge Blood Truce and have an end to it?" "Agreed. Truce: beneficial." "Blood Truce: not enough. Your death: imminent." #WANTTOTRUCE1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Fighting between the two of us only allows the others to grow stronger. We should pledge Blood Truce before we destroy one another." "Agreed. Truce: beneficial." "Blood Truce: not enough. Your death: imminent." #WANTTOTRUCE2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your forces are formidable, $NAME1, and I see I was unwise to test your patience. Allow me to pledge Blood Truce and make amends." "Agreed. Truce: beneficial." "Blood Truce: not enough. Your death: imminent." #TECHTRUCE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "To secure a Blood Truce, I offer all of our data on {$TECH0.}" "Accepted." "Your research: unacceptable." Consult Datalinks. #ENERGYTRUCE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "If you will but stay your hand, I shall send you {$NUM0 energy credits} to compensate your losses." Pledge Blood Truce. "Concept: bribery. Ignored." #TRUCEPLEASE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "I surrender, mighty $TITLE0 $NAME1, for my defeat is abject and total. If you will but have mercy upon me, I shall give you all of my energy credits ($NUM0) and share all of my research data ($NUM1 new $<#1:tech:techs>). I shall never trouble you again." "Very well: but: thrall: you to Progenitor." "No. Your destruction: required." #PROTOPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "I am pleased to report that my engineers have completed the new $UNITTYPE0 prototype ($STATS1)! The first units are entering service now. Would you care to share prototype data?" "No: prototype data: too important." "Yes. Prototypes: to be traded." #OFFERTREATY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "For the record, I have no quarrel with you, $TITLE0 $NAME1, nor with your $ followers. Let us sign a Treaty of Friendship and coexist in peace." Sign treaty. "Concept: treaty: rejected." #OFFERTREATY2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Our Blood Truce expires soon, $TITLE0 $NAME1, as I am sure you are aware. Shall we make the peace between us permanent by signing a Treaty of Friendship?" Sign Treaty. "Concept: treaty: rejected." #ENERGYTREATY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Would a {$NUM0 credit} contribution towards your $PETPROJECTS2 change your mind?" Sign treaty. "Energy: insufficient: changing of mind." #GETOUT1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Your forces near $BASENAME0 are in violation of our Treaty of Friendship! I demand that you withdraw them at once!" Withdraw forces to nearest base. "You: likewise withdraw: Progenitor territory." "Treaty: repudiated. Progenitor forces: to remain!" #GETOUT2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "You have violated my territorial integrity in contravention of our Treaty of Friendship! Pull your troops back now or I shall commence military reprisals!" Withdraw forces to nearest base. "You: likewise withdraw: Progenitor territory." "Treaty: repudiated. Progenitor forces: to remain!" #GETOUT3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Perhaps your troops failed to notice my large boundary markers when they illegally intruded into my territory. Would you kindly comply with our Treaty of Friendship by removing your forces at once? Withdraw forces to nearest base. "You: likewise withdraw: Progenitor territory." "No: borders: to change." #GETOUT4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "$TITLE3 $NAME4, I will not tolerate incursions into my territory. Will you withdraw your forces, or must I take the time to explain the terms of our Treaty of Friendship once again?" Withdraw forces to nearest base. "You: likewise withdraw: Progenitor territory." "New decision: attack. Your destruction: imminent!" #GETOUT5 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "$TITLE3 $NAME4, some of your $ followers have been detected operating inside $ territory. This is explicitly forbidden by our Treaty of Friendship and I must insist that they depart forthwith." Withdraw forces to nearest base. "You: likewise withdraw: Progenitor territory." "Your boundaries: forthwith ignored." #DIPLOMENU "Believe: finished." "You: interest: continued trading?" "Proposal: to make." "Proposal: additional." "Battle plans: coordinate!" "Your vendetta: call off against . . ." "I need your vote at an upcoming Council meeting." "Declaration: $PACTOFBORS1: null and void!" "You: violation: Progenitor territory! Require: leave!" #PROPOSALMENU "Proposal: not at this time." "Progenitor: token of friendship: you accept?" "$PACTOFBORS1: we swear!" "Treaty of Friendship: we sign." "Your research: desire: access." "Prototype information: you sell." "Commlink frequencies: desire for other factions." "Energy credits: urgent need." "Loan balance: $NUM0: repayment in full." "Survey data: exchange." "Attack: jointly: Progenitor enemy . . ." "Your base: cede control of one." "Military units: Progenitor will provide." #COUNTERMENU "Proposal: not at this time." "Loan payments: generous schedule." "Considerations: future. Present: friendship only." "Any price: you set, $TITLE0." "Promise: your destruction: forego." "$PACTOFBORS2: cancelled: if you disagree." "Research data: upload to you?" "ALL research data: upload to you?" "Energy credits: send some." "Progenitor base: ceded to you." #PAYBASESWAP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Well, $BASENAME0 is an unimportant prison colony. I suppose I could be persuaded to part with it for, say, $NUM0 energy credits." "$NUM0: excessive price for $BASENAME0!" Pay $NUM0 energy credits. #TECHBASESWAP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 "Hmm, Tempting. The population of $BASENAME0 is a reeking mass of ungrateful wretches anyway. I am willing to cede control of it, but you must agree to share with me ALL of your technological files." "$TITLE2: makes human joke." Share technological data. #ARTIFACT #xs 440 #caption Operations Director A Library Nodule Artifact has arrived at $BASENAME0. Shall we unleash its powers? #TAKENARTIFACT #xs 440 #caption Operations Director Our $UNITTYPE0 unit has seized a Library Nodule Artifact from the $FACTION1! #ALIENPROBE #xs 440 #caption Operations Director Probe teams cannot affect Manifold life-forms. #ASCENT #xs 440 #caption The Voice of Planet With the Voice of Planet operational, you may now begin your Ascent to Transcendence! Any faction may now initiate the Ascent to Transcendence project at any base. The first faction to complete the project will imprint its ideals most deeply on the Planetary Mind. #CONQUERPLANET #xs 440 #caption Planetary Conquest! $TITLE0 $NAME1, the last pockets of enemy resistance have been swept aside! Nothing remains between you and absolute power over the fate of the galaxy. Congratulations--Planet is yours! #BATTLEPLANS #xs 440 #x -20 #y -20 #caption $CAPTION7 "I plan to move in force against $BASENAME0. I suggest you amass your own forces and attempt an assault on $BASENAME1." "Concur." "Wait: counterproposal: . . ."