The Bafatis Dynasty (BAF)
Round 3
71 in Veehra
Duke Cinra Bafatis
Diplomacy: 6
Military: 5
Economy: 5
Faith:2
Intrigue: 2
Actions:
1: [Military] Recruit General (Mil 7)
2: [Economy] Build Arcology (Valona) (+1 to colonize region)
subaction: gain 1 WTU Treasure
3: [Economy] Expedition to region 106 (+1 imperial) (14 success)
4: [Diplomacy] expedition to region 107 (+1 imperial) (14 success)
5: [Diplomacy] attend event (The Second Hexenniel Conference for the Liberation of Knowledge and Fostering of Growth in Sansar)
subaction: pay imperial tax
Non-Actions:
contest all buyouts or takeovers unless otherwise specified
Gain 1 renown for building arcology
resist the sack of TP 66.1 (assign 1 ground unit) (fail 11)
Allow WTU inspections. Do some pre-inspections to see if labour laws are followed as they should.
OOC on labour laws
Labour laws in the Bafatis Dynasty are like those in the EU (countries like Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, etc.). Just mention it here so there is no discussion afterwards.
Bookkeeping
Military
Units (cap 6): 4 Land, 2 Space
1st mechanised infantry
2nd armoured
1st colonial marines
3rd mechanised infantry division
1st Space battle group
2nd Space battle group.
Economic
passive treasure: 1/round
Treasure: 0/5
Trade Posts Owned:
71 TP1: Industrial Machines
71 TP2: Industrial Machines
66 TP1: Spellbooks
Technology
Xenolinguistic catalogue
Dust hardening
Wet Navy Ships
Nuclear Fusion
Arcane Amplification
Algorithmic Imagination
In Vivo Modification
Aclaustrophobic Psychiatry
Badalian megadirigibles
new stats
stat increase: economy +1, diplomacy +1
Diplomacy: 7
Military: 5
Economy: 6
Faith: 2
Intrigue: 2
Fluff:
Economy:
After years of planning, a large arcology has been build into the region. It's build mostly underground to protect against storms, but enough of it is above ground, mostly to facilitate the entry of raw materials and the exit of finished products. It's called Valona, after Duke Valon, one of the first Dukes (at least as far as history goes back).
In the meantime an expedition of traders has been dispatched to the larger of the two moons to check out what's going on there.
Military:
Now the army has become larger, an overall commander is needed. Lieutenant-General Golari, commander of first Corps, will be promoted to General and chief of staff. His assistant, Major General Badatasia, will be promoted to Lieutenant-General and take over first corps.
As there are rumours of an invasion into a neighbouring region, the Military stands ready to help their neighbours.
Resist Sack fluff
New D8 dropships started up their engines, while in a command vehicle a holographic map was being shown with some symbols on it. A Brigadier general looked at one of his battalion commanders. He didn't really like this spur of the moment operation, but it was one that they had practiced before on the sand tables. And this was what he was paid for. His only regret is that he couldn't be in the front lines with his men.
"We want you to secure this crossroads," he said, highlighting a section of the map, "they will prevent the enemy from driving towards those warehouses and that one factory. We have permission of the region's government to act and a MARSOC group is on its way to prepare the LZ. A tank company is loading right now and second battalion will join you in a couple of hours. They have some issues with their dropships, but it should be solved soon."
"Yes, sir," the young battalion commander said. With a last salute, he ran off to his dropship. As soon as he was onboard, the door closed and the last engine turned on. Soon the squadron of dropships was in the air, rocket pods out just in case they were needed. Ahead and above a squadron of F40 Hawk fighter bombers flew ahead to help clear the airspace.
=== 3 hours later ===
"Onyx to Oasis nest," the battalion commander called over a secure line as they neared their LZ.
"Oasis nest here, you are cleared to land," came the reply. The dropship lead pilot had also been listening in and he turned the D8 in towards the LZ. Soon the dropships started to land and the marines ran out. The few vehicles they had brought with them also drove out, with SAM vehicles quickly setting up.
The battalion commander was met by the major commanding the MARSOC group.
"We noticed some enemies approaching over the East road, sir," he said, showing on the map, "we estimate battalion strength. Another group is coming from the South, about the same strength. They should be here in about two hours."
By that time the company commanders has also arrived.
"Alpha and gamma company will go to the north. Block the river near that bridge and prevent a crossing. The mortars will also go that way. Bravo and Delta go to the east. You'll have to hold them in the woods there. As soon as the tanks are here, you'll get those as well. Each will get a platoon of SAM vehicles, third platoon stays here to cover the LZ."
He turned to his air officer.
"Major, ask for a squad of Crows to blast those battalions. East side first, then north. And set up drone surveillance."
Soon the marines were on their way to block the enemy battalions coming towards them. More battalions marines were send to other locations across the region, while the tank division of first corps was put on high alert status just in case.
==1 day later==
"Onyx to Onyx base," came over the radio. The brigade commander took the call.
"Onyx base here."
"We're getting slaughtered out here, general. Intel gave the enemy as two battalions, but I think it's at least a brigade. We can't hold with what we have."
"What do you need, colonel."
"One of two things, sir. Either dropships to get us out here, or an orbital bombardment to take the enemy out and reinforcements.
"The fleet is busy elsewhere. We're being pulled out. Dropships should be there in an hour or so."
"Thank you, sir. We'll be ready. Preparing some nasty surprises before we pull out."
An hour and a half later, the last dropship pulled up, with the battalion commander and the HQ company. A bit further down the road the smoke of burning vehicles was still visible while some A15 Crows dropped bombs to hold the enemy for a bit longer.
diplomacy:
The Bafatis will attend The Second Hexenniel Conference in the Arkhive. As Imperials will also be in attendance, they will bring with them the taxes owed for the Imperials to take over.
An expedition is send out to the smaller moon, again to see what's there. Fleet units are put on alert just in case.