Marks of the Beast (2822)

Crickson and Xaron find themselves in a new hell.

NS begin field tests of Active EA-X

All NS warships are coated in a secret material known as EA-X, this is a highly energy absorbant material which can help reduce the energy of incoming directed energy weapons and thus reduce the damage caused. Front line warships are also able to recycle the absorbed energy into their own weapons.

One problem with EA-X is that it is fairly brittle to kinetic weapons and debris. In a major battle against the Argon a few years ago an NS warship lost over 40% of it's EA-X coating. NS has developed what it is calling Active EA-X. This consists of an array of hundreds of tiny autonomous repair robots which can fix holes in the EA-X layer in seconds. In a combat simulation a ship was able to maintain over 90% of it's EA-X layer despite coming under sustained heavy fire.

If the field tests are successful then Active EA-X will be rolled out to new ships and during updates from 2123.

Terrasaurs land troops on Apasarra

The Terrasaurs have launched a major offensive, sending a powerful fleet into the Apasarra system (the second most important planet in the Voth territory) and landing ground troops. The Voth orbital HQ was also attacked and destroyed though Voth and Dino forces were able to evacuate the base beforehand meaning there was no loss of life. A Voth Kalahati Tuul and two Dinomarks received damage in a skirmish though no serious casualties were reported.

The Voth have built a bridgehead on the main continent of Apasarra. The Voth and Dinos are assembling their forces however DTA ground forces on the planet are not that powerful. The Voth have a legion of troops supported by a Dino armoured brigade. The Dinos have ruled out sending any major reinforcements for the moment due to the risk of attack by Terrasaur ships lying in wait.

Loss of the Mirrors (2821)

Crickson and Xaron run into trouble.

Dinomark destroyed near Voth

A Dinomark PT has been destroyed in battle with the Terrasaurs near Voth. The Dinomark was part of an escort for a Dino transport bringing supplies to Voth when it was attacked by a Terrasaur warship. The transport received only minor damage. 

The Terrasaur ship was hit by a salvo of TPMs and retreated. It had been thought the Dinos had suspended transport missions though a Dino Army source said some urgent supplies still needed to be taken.

Windy lowers alert status

Windscorpion has lowered the NS alert status to GREEN. As the war between the DTA and Terrasaurs develops it now looks less likely that the Terrasaurs will intrude into UNP space, however increased patrols will be maintained along the border.

Windy has begun a tour of New Sparta, which will take in every UNP planet where there is a NS military presence to mark the closing months of his Presidency.