Caipe Ushere
Sansar - Regions 29, 28
Sansar Orbit - Region 111
Queen Chalise Merole Ebonne d'Laforét, Grey Eminence
Diplomacy 10 Military 4 Economy 3 Faith 2 Intrigue 3
Turn 5
News and Rumors
With news of the title of Grey Eminence - a title of yet uncertain provenance and obfuscated meaning - arrives a single Imperial shuttle to Verglass. It lands, not at the primary receiving docks at Port Teralle, but a small private landing pad in the palace grounds. It disgorges a single figure concealed in a voluminous grey cloak, hood raised, who is shown directly into the presence of the queen. He is introduced to the council as the Imperial Advisor, no name given, and is seen accompanying Queen Chalise, standing just behind her shoulder, at nearly every public appearance or council meeting following.
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While residing in Dur-Shalkhir, Artavasdes II Ebonne and Princess Monite celebrate the birth of their firstborn child, a dark haired daughter given the name Atalia Fiamette Ebonne d'Shalkhir. The announcement is accompanied by celebrations and a day of festival declared in Caipe Ushere as well, sponsored by Queen Chalise and the d'Laforét estate. Artavasdes and Monite withdraw briefly from public appearances and events to spend time in new parental life.
Two years later, shortly after another return trip to their Mekhala home, similar circumstance and event welcomes their second daughter, Oroile Tashmahat-sharrat Ebonne d'Shalkhir.
Actions:
1) [Diplomacy] Encourage Settlement - Ouvriead (TN 12; Roll: 21 - Success)
Migration programs for the development and populating of Ouvriead station are met with enthusiasm from the populace of Caipe Ushere (and surprisingly even a small representation from Utattou). There are quickly more sign-ups than occupational slots, and the determination and interview process alone takes the better portion of a year to complete. Relocation assistance programs as well as zero-g training classes receive heavy support and resources as planned to ensure the populace can be settled in as smoothly as possible. Engineering teams, medical and maintenance staff are prioritized, and families and supporting vocational workers follow within a few months.
2) [Economy] Prospect Colony - Ouvriead: Recon Corvettes (Spacecraft, Information and Data) (TN 12; Roll: 11 13 - Success)
A large portion of the exterior of the space platform is dedicated to a zero-g shipyard. The premise is that some assembly difficulties that occur in planetary conditions can be bypassed by launching separate fabricated components from the surface to undergo final assembly in vacuum. When fully staffed, machine shops and robotics bays on the station will allow for smaller craft to be fully assembled from start to finish without depending on launches from the surface.
The signature vessel to be assembled in this shipyard is dubbed the Arestoir-class Recon Corvette. It is a small vessel meant to be crewed by twenty to thirty humans (or equivalent), sporting a narrow body section for living and operations, with a broadening prow that culminates in a powerful array of sensors meant for picking up and analyzing spacial motion and telemetry data.
3) [Economy] Impress Merchants - Region 28 (TN 12; Roll: 9 - Failure)
Negotiations to pick up management of economic oversight in Utattou from the Worker's & Trader's Union begin, but after several missteps and complaints, are tabled for the time being. Among the more noteworthy obstacles are the better reception being received by Union crews over some of the various Todd divisions which have been the source of numerous Personnel Advocacy criticisms.
4) [Faith] Grey Eminence - Increase Prospect action results by 2
Despite a rough start to the development of the shipyards on Space Habitat Ouvriead, some timely imperial advice provides insights that get production back on schedule.
5) [Faith] Adopt Faith - Imperial Cult
Following the Elven Conclave of 2044, discussions of faith and religion gain popularity on broadcasts within Caipe Ushere. There is much and varied analysis of the debate by various religious figures, topical experts, and amateurs. Some feel that the Fiorids are mistaken in not choosing to accept Practica Arcanai more readily, or that it is too sophisticated for them to have fully grasped. Others find interest in other similar faiths, particularly those with magical studies of their own. (A few vocally protest that their chosen faith - mostly cultists Ul-Ping-Nai-Ophon - complain that Magister Ange Jénou did not provide them proper representation, but these are not given much airtime after one commentator notes they had already declined to send a representative themselves.) Imperial Cult, in particular, gains significant favor both from its apparent compatibility with the studies of Arcanai and its alignment with the popular political direction of favor with the Emperor from the benefits enjoyed since the elevation of the Elect. The previous presence of Archmage Zabir officiating the royal wedding has already contributed to a growth in this following.
It is evident that Magister Jénou shares a good impression of the theories and benefits of the Imperial Cult. Classes in developing the faith are among the newest curriculum at the Lyceum, and representatives from the Protectorate and the House of Brimstone are invited as guest speakers. While there is not yet official proclamation or mandate of beliefs, observers note that Queen Chalise, historically atheistic, has incorporated certain Imperial symbols into her residence and clothing. There is speculation that this is purely political, but proponents of spreading faith continue to cite it as implicit support.
Non-actions:
Spend one treasure on prospect action.
Puala Lomchat and Lucél Thiércine attend the Hexennial Conference and Grand Opening of BEES.
Ekatrin Raikier attends the Bloodsport at Hayeli.
Represent Caipe Ushere in the Imperial Senate.
The halls of power are vast and winding ... and the labyrinth goes deeper.
Passive Effects:
Leaders and Prominent Figures
Leader: Queen Chalise Merole Ebonne d'Laforét
End-of-turn increase: Economy +1, Faith +1
New Leader next turn: No
Admirals:
Generals:
Councilors:
High Arbiter Estle Gronaud
Chief Navarch Ekatrin Raikier
Head Advocate Lucél Thiércine
Eminent Ambassador Puala Lomchat
Magister Sage Ange Jénou
Other: Princess Monite Akari Ebonne d’Laforét, Lady of Fire (heir - D1, M4, E4, F4, I1), Princet Geal Talouse Ebonne d’Laforét
Relations of State
Embassies:
Trade Routes:
Claims: Marriage - weak (76), Confederacy (28), Integration (29)
Resources
Units: 5
> Ground - 1st and 4th Dragoon Mobile Infantry Brigades, Utattou Rangers
> Space - 1st and 2nd Light Destroyer Wings
Treasure: 2
Artifacts:
Reputation: EMP (4); WTU (1); BRG (0); REN (3)
Favours: EMP 1
Cultural Identity: Pretty Words (2d8 Raise Reputation)
Capital Region: Caipe Ushere
Arcologies:
Fortresses:
Space Habitats: 111 - Ouvriead
Government Support: 29(C), 28
Effective Trading Posts: 6 (1 income)
> Fell Iron - 32 TP2
> Todd - 62 TP3
> Wine - 29 TP1, TP2, Merchant Support
Primary Religion: Practica Arcanai (Size: 5)
> Media Support - 28, 29
Civilian Techs: Aclaustrophobic Psychiatry, Algorithmic Imagination, Arcane Amplification, Nuclear Fusion, In Vivo Modification, Xenolinguistics Cataloguing
Military Techs: Badalian Megadirigibles, Vacuum Adaptation, Wet Navy Ships
> Man-Portable Weapons -
> Infantry Equipment -
> Combat Drugs and Medicine -
> Field Foritifications -
> Engineered Combat Organisms -
> Detection and Rangefinding -
> Ship to Ship Weapons -
> Orbit to Ground Weapons -
> Crew and Maintenance -
> Armor and Shields -
> Spacecraft Propulsion -
> Electronic Warfare and Countermeasures -
> Special Forces -
> Logistics and Morale -