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2306-07
With the Collective unified(although a bit nervously), Patriarch Glosch told the Buhavilaa Ascendancy to stop sticking their nose where it was neither wanted nor appreciated. I'm told the actual language was not quite so ... charitable. There was no immediate response, though the diplomats say they are currently considering whether it's worth the effort to obliterate us. The word 'angry' is used to describe their attitude.
Meanwhile, Dr. Tarcisius has been named head of the Society Dept, taking a slightly different path than his father. He is 41, at ** skill, and has expertise in Biology(+10% research speed in the field).
12.03 -- The Confederation of Ir-Vol-Ta prepares to integrate a vassal. This news is not of immediate importance, as it comes from the other side of the galaxy, but when this is completed they will be roughly equal to us, or nearly so, instead of slightly inferior.
2307.02.02 -- Doctrine: Fleet Support research has finished. There are two more spaceport modules now available. Crew Quarters reduces the upkeep of ships in orbit by 20%. The Engineering Bay reduces upkeep by 10%, but -- it appears -- only for ships built there. We'll need these in all of the core planets. Repair speed is increased by 25%, and cost of those repairs reduced by 25%. It would probably be best to build these as well where the fleet is usually stationed(i.e, Sosta near the remains of Djomar, and Spica on the Qravadox border, along with Impal Tov where the bulk is stationed) and use those systems to build ships for that particular sector. That way, they'll have a place to return for quick, inexpensive repairs. A significant amount of our stockpiled minerals will now have a use.
Research Director's Briefing: Dr. Tarcisius
Our new Society Director is needed.
** Transgenic Crops(Biology, 48 mo.) -- The nutritional elements of several common food staples are combined into convenient packaging, slightly improving the overall health. Empire-wide increase of 5% in food production.
** Continental Colonization(New Worlds, 24 mo.) -- Pretty much what it says.
** Nutrient Replication(Biology, 82 mo.) -- A second shot at this one. Synthetic replication of common crops, using a large volume of organic waste as the source. Food increased by 25% across the empire, considerably increasing growth rates of new or developing colonies in particular.
** Xenology(Biology, 13 mo.) -- Reveals the dubious strategic resource of Alien Pets.
Dr. Tarcisius, you are on the clock.
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