War Among the Stars (Low-sci-fi nation game, OOC)

[Shimmerene]

Also, as a note, the State of the Nations in my first post has been amended to reflect the new nation of Calonda as well as bringing the nations posted within the thread up to date.

@Trent: Yes, I feel that my Nation's perks and flaws give them some more character and balance out the assets they have, but cannot use. They are a nation on the brink of annihilation, despite the vast war assets they have.

@Meeky: I think that we could begin with a negotiation of sorts being arranged, the leaders of our nations meeting and discussing the mutual benefits of an alliance. This is more likely to happen than the Nerai negotiating with another nation.

[Cpt Toellner]

Toeliner: Must caution you about AI's. They arn't supercomputers, either they are near human-level generalists or task-based focused intelligence. Just a warning that I'm keeping my eye on you on those.

The one comment I had about A.I. was not supposed to carry much weight, think "auto-pilot" rather than "A.I.". They are just computer systems designed to be calculators and alert systems, nothing more than what humans have today, no holo display or personality, none of that.

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Kaizen, Grevious, what about something like this?

There is small trade between the K'so and Draconians, after discovering the K'so and their drug, the Kophori open market big-time seeing the potential. This effectively pushes aside small deals made with Draconians. The Kophori then round around again and sell the drug to the underground markets in TDI, increasing their profits. All the legion rulers only see these underground groups getting the drug, they don't know of Kophori involvement. They can connect the drug to the K'so, so tensions are high as some assume a plot against the draconians.

I don't know, it does not sound too great to me, just woke up. Anybody got other ideas?

[Durandal]

Okay, I can veto those.

Sorry, wasn't aware the exact extent of the tech level, and will correct as needed.

Wasn't expecting this much of a "AAAAAAAAA" reaction. X.x

Sorry to everyone.

[Kaizen]

I would indeed like to set something up. The difficulty is the fact that your people are psionically dead. That means that the Haradre will have a more difficult time communicating with you. Not impossible obviously, but more difficult.

There are humans aboard as well. Not many, but they're there. The Q'th are also psionically able, but they have their own ship and don't mix with the K'so. Perhaps (pending on the map) you can trade with the Q'th.

Kaizen, Grevious, what about something like this?

There is small trade between the K'so and Draconians, after discovering the K'so and their drug, the Kophori open market big-time seeing the potential. This effectively pushes aside small deals made with Draconians. The Kophori then round around again and sell the drug to the underground markets in TDI, increasing their profits. All the legion rulers only see these underground groups getting the drug, they don't know of Kophori involvement. They can connect the drug to the K'so, so tensions are high as some assume a plot against the draconians.

I don't know, it does not sound too great to me, just woke up. Anybody got other ideas?

It has a lot of potential. I like it better than my ideas. I'll put some thought into it and weigh in later today. Also curious to see what GK's take is.

[Meeky]

@Shimmie - Alright. Once we have a Sector Map available to us, we can decide where the negotiations will be taking place via PM.

EDIT: Also, before I forget-- I'm adding a third (and final pre-roleplay) major character to my list now. This will be a scientific leader.

Also, do we have a headcount of how many nations want to kill the Clockwork State? I'm starting to think that the T'Tiri may have to go on peace-preaching missions which can only end badly.

[Kaizen]

Faction Name: K’so Q’th Alliance

Faction Core World Name: Midas I

Core World Description: Midas I is considered a large planet, although a majority of it is not inhabitable (~35% inhabitable). The primary element that comprises most of Midas I’s composition is copper. Midas I is mostly mountainous with entire mountain ranges consisting of copper. The surface is a pale green, the oxidized state of copper. Midas I also boasts an abundance of precious metals, which is the planet’s primary economic activity, and is moving towards economic stability once again.

Due to the composition of the planet, the gravity is very strong. Midas I has approximately 5x the gravitational standard (based on Earth gravity). Due to the gravitational conditions, long term inhabitation by humans is not possible. However, there is an old Empire mining camp operated by humans who commute from a colony established on one of Midas I’s moons. The Empire tech is shunned and largely forgotten by the K’so.

The atmosphere of Midas I has extreme electrical activity. Lightning strikes occur thousands of times per day. The electrical atmosphere combined with the highly metallic conductance of the planet can make life difficult. The local flora has adapted to electricity and has incorporated it into defense mechanisms and requires it to thrive. The fauna has restricted itself to the small forests that dot the landscape wherever they can take root. Due to this, the planet’s primary species (K’so), a race similar to primates in appearance have adapted to living in forests of huge trees when residing on the ground is not possible. There are no oceans on Midas I, but there is an abundance of streams, rivers, and lakes.

Noteworthy Locations: The Golden Valley – a monastery located in a remote mountainous region of Midas. Any K’so willing to make the journey and survive are accepted into the monastery to train and study to acquire the title of Ve’. The Golden Valley monastery is a place of higher learning and a center for martial training. There are several paths of disciplines and philosophies taught but few rise to take the title of Ve’ (approximately 5% acquire the title) however, those that do not acquire the title often stay and live out their lives in peace. Upon acquiring the title of Ve’ the K’so is granted privilege and rite of passage to do as he pleases.
Patriarchal Palace – A grand palace located in the great city of Midas I. The Patriarchal Palace is the home of the Grand Patriarch. It is also the financial center of Midas I.

Dominant Economic Activity: Mining and refining metals. The K’so have specialized metallurgic knowledge using extreme amounts of electrical energy to form their alloys. They have dedicated several refineries for producing alloys for various things such as spacecraft armor, raw materials, parts, etc… A recent demand for armor alloys has spurred economic activity and demand has exceeded production.
Slave labor / workforce – The K’so lease out or sell portions of their population as a workforce in return for goods or services.

Secondary DEA: The nectar of an indigenous flowering/fruit bearing tree (Space Bananas!) can be processed to produce a potent mind-enhancing drug. (Temporarily grants/enhances telepathic/psychic abilities, while also providing a sensation of euphoria) The substance is also highly prized for recreational uses, effects normally last 4-8 hours per dose. It can be processed in a variety of ways. The Q’th have a concentrated elixir form.

Nation Perks:
1) Unique energy – The biggest technological advantage of Midas I is their ability to combine their advanced metallurgy technology with the electrical atmosphere to harvest lightning. Energy is abundant. They have also incorporated the technology to fuel their ships. The sole shipyard on Midas I is the only place where this technology is incorporated regularly.
2) Strong planetary defenses – Midas I has several small range fighter wings and an excellent planetary defense system. The fighters of the K’so are renowned for their maneuverability. The high gravity has allowed for the K’so pilots to be able to withstand extreme G-force and push the limits of their craft far beyond normal standards.
Nation Flaws:
1) f@#k the Empire – K’so harbors a strong hatred of anything bearing from the Capital. They avoid Capital Tech at all costs and refuse to commerce with anyone claiming heritage from the Capital or even those who use Capital Tech.

2) Slow ship production – Midas I has only one shipyard and a lack of skilled craftsmen resulting in an extremely slow production rate. A transport takes closer to one year to build. Frigates take closer to two years. Production has just started on a transport ship.

Short History: During the height of Empire rule, Midas I was highly valued for its resources. During the war, the resident Empire presence took every piece of usable equipment and left Midas I, sending them back to the dark ages. After the fall of the Empire, any remaining Empire tech was re-assigned elsewhere and Midas I was forgotten. There is some mining equipment that is Empire tech, (too big to move) but it is in extreme disrepair and not in use.

Pre-Empire rule, the K’so enslaved the Q’th. The history and culture of the Q’th was lost during their enslavement. K’so technology was not capable of space travel before the Empire arrived. However, with the arrival of Empire assistance, the possibility of space travel and the K’so tech was greatly accelerated and space travel was achieved with relative ease.

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Outpost Name: Com Base
Outpost Summary: A Human outpost, previously an Empire navigation station, located on Midas I’s third moon.

Asset: Operational long range imaging and communications. This outpost supplies imaging for the Midas I system and on a good day it can image an entire quadrant of the galaxy. Com Base is capable of identifying spacecraft at long distances, and at one time it was capable of connecting to the Empire GPS (Galactic Positioning System) although the technical know-how has been lost. Cloaked spacecraft maintain their advantage from Com Base’s identification capabilities. Com Base is currently trying to re-instate/develop jamming technology but has not achieved it yet.

Outpost Name: Q’th trading outpost
Outpost Summary: The Reptos Q’th has established an orbital docking station for merchant ships on the outer ring of the solar system. The trading outpost attracts a variety of travelers from vagabonds to merchants. The Trading outpost serves as the main point of trade for goods from Midas I and is guarded by a Q’th destroyer class warship. There is a near constant traffic of commerce frigates and transports at the outpost. The outpost itself has some laser batteries for defense.

Asset: Serves as a medium for trade, importing and exporting goods from Midas I.

Outpost Name: K’so Settlement I, Midas IV
Outpost Summary: A group of Primos K’so has settled the only other inhabitable planet within the solar system (Midas IV). There is not a significant strategic advantage for this outpost. It is solely a population base with plenty of room for population growth. It also has lots of giant trees. Really Really BIG trees (not Space Banana trees though).

Asset: Thriving population with a short range fighter wing based on the planet for defense.

Outpost Name: K’so Settlement II
Outpost Summary: A moon outpost in a nearby solar system, it is the closest to the Midas system’s conditions that was inhabitable and had similar gravity to Midas I.

Asset: A battle took place in the solar system in which this outpost is found. There are ample salvageable resources within a reasonable distance. The K’so are in the process of setting up a salvage/assembly station. They are working with their human allies to operate the salvage station.

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Majority Species: K’so – a primate species 74% populace
Minority Species: Q’th – a reptilian species 16% populace
Human – Human colonists 10% populace

Species Descriptions:

Strong - The K'so has exceptional physical characteristics. Constitution, toughness and strength are all attributed adaptation to the extreme gravity of Midas I.

Immunities - They also have a high resistance to electricity due to the atmospheric condition of their planet. They are also immune to psychic influences due to the effects of the local flora which has been a part of their every day nutrition.

Oh Sh!t - K'so biology is not well suited for zero gravity and they become physically ill in a matter of hours in zero gravity conditions.

I’m in Charge Now - The hierarchy of the K’so species is a patriarchy. When the dominant patriarch dies or displays weakness, power struggles have a tendency to trump all other operations until a new leader emerges.

K’so overview: The K’so are short, the average height is 1M. They resemble a gorilla in appearance and their average lifespan is 150 (Earth) years. The patriarchs live much longer averaging 300 years. The oldest Patriarch is the current Grand Patriarch K’bor (324 years – he is expected to die soon). The oldest on record lived to be 398. The K’so do not wear clothing, their body is entirely covered in hair (except the palms of their hands) which includes black, red, blonde, all shades of brown and grey and white. Some male pattern baldness does occur in the chest, stomach and buttocks.

Females take no part in leadership, economics, or social stations. The role of the female is to rear offspring. That’s it. Make babies and die. The average litter is 2, although 1, 3, and 4 babies are not uncommon. The gestation period is 6 months (Earth time). The females are ferociously defensive of their offspring until they come of age (15-20 years).

Strong – Q’th share a similar strength with the K’so. They have exceptional physical characteristics – strength, constitution, toughness. The Q’th also have an ability to spit their blood. The effects are mild burning (acidic) and temporary blindness (when contacted with ocular organs).

Greedy – The Q’th are very greedy and this flaw can be easily exploited.

Q’th overview:
The Q’th are short as well, averaging .75M. Their body is covered with rough dry skin capable of changing color depending on the Q’th’s mood. Their skin requires daily moisturizing to remain healthy. In fact, when attracting a mate, the Q’th skin condition is the primary factor in the decision process of females. Once an egg is laid, always and only 1 egg at a time, the female rolls it into a corner out of the way and promptly forgets about it. Once the egg hatches, the infant Q’th is left to fend for itself. If it reaches maturity it is accepted into Q’th society.

It should also be noted that the Q’th place a high value on teeth, their own teeth or the teeth of other species. It does not matter, a tooth is a tooth. Social status is elevated by acquiring teeth. The gums of a Q’th are extremely tacky and will accept any tooth, the sharper the better though.

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Government: The K’so observes a Patriarchal society. There is one Patriarch for each tribe and the nation is ultimately led by a Grand Patriarch. It should be noted that the races primary tribe is the K’so. There are several other greater tribes and a multitude of lesser tribes. The Q’th society has no recognizable form of government.

Economy: Communist / Free Market - Within the K’so system a tithe of 90% is given to the Patriarch for the advancement and welfare of the tribe. Any unused funds are sent to the Grand Patriarch for the advancement of the homeworld and race as a whole. However, it is also commonplace to smudge the figures and hold wealth for personal gain, immediate needs, etc…
The Q’th race operates under a free market system. ‘Get what you can get while you can get it’ tends to be the norm.

Religion: The K’so Patriarchs (past and present) are observed as deities. The Grand Patriarch is considered to be a reincarnation of the Creator Patriarch – the creator of the K’so. The Q’th observe no religion, during their enslavement by the K’so all of their religious history was erased.

Military: On the grand scale, the K’so Q’th Alliance observes a defensive/retaliation policy. They fiercely defend what is theirs, and if attacked will not hesitate to strike back. On the smaller planetary surface scale, hand to hand combat is viewed as a sacred rite and the K’so warriors train vigorously. They shun the use of handheld projectile weapons, guns and the like.

Ground warfare is avoided. Aerial combat is the preferred method of fighting for the K’so. The K’so also place a high value on pilot skill. This may seem a contradiction to their ‘no guns’ policy, but they view aerial combat as a separate skill. There are several fighter wings on Midas I, but no fighter squadrons on the spaceships due to their unsettling biology in zero gravity. The K’so PDF fighters are renowned for their maneuverability, capable of pulling many times the G-force beyond the norm and pinpoint turning.

The Q’th warrior society has been eradicated and subdued in the past, however the recent alliances and reinstatement of Q’th rights have allowed for the Q’th to begin training their fighters. Once unleashed, the Q’th have an insatiable blood thirst.

Ideology: Leadership is revered amongst the K’so society with Honor a close second. Wealth is not thought of individually, but rather as an entire race.

The Q’th has no ideologies other than gaining wealth, whether it is in money or teeth. The richest are the most powerful.

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Class: Heavy frigate (3pts)
Weapons: Energy Bolt – the power system of Father’s Pride is a unique technology to the K’so, it can absorb energy (including energy attacks such as lasers and plasma) and either stores the power for later use, or it can emit a powerful short range electrical attack. If successful, the attack has the ability to short electrical systems (such as guided torpedoes, missiles or anything electronically detonated). There are also batteries of traditional cannons throughout the ship for basic defense.
Captain: K’red, grandson of the Grand Patriarch, Patriarch of the K’ tribe
Perk: Superior Armor – The armor of this starship incorporates the K’so technology of energy harvesting. The armor is linked to the energy drives and weapons system, enabling the ship to harness any energy attacks and store it for later use.
Flaw: Too Heavy – the superior armor causes the ship to react slowly to maneuvers and also requires large amounts of energy for travel long distances. If too much energy is absorbed it must be discharged, overcharges have the potential to electrocute the crew.
Notes: Father’s Pride, not specifically designed for battle, is more of a transport ship than a battleship. Its heavy armor is its best asset.

Class: Corvette (1pt)
Weapons: Energy lance, Energy bolt
Captain: Do’gyar, Patriarch of the Do’ tribe
Perk: Overkill – Equipped with the exact energy/propulsion systems as the Father’s Pride, The Bastard Son has the same armor alloy that is able to collect energy attacks. The armor is significantly lighter than Father’s Pride providing more energy available for offense and less energy requirements for maneuvering. The energy can be directed to either the energy lance or the energy bolt to deliver a powerful attack.
Flaw: Working the bugs out – Bastard Son is new and there are several ‘bugs’ that need to be worked out. The ship is functional and operates fine, most of the time.
Notes: The fleet’s newest ship, less than one year old. Bastard son was built from the shipyard on Midas I.

Class: Transport (1pt)
Weapons: None
Captain: K’mur, an outstanding member of the K’ tribe
Perk: Specialized Transport – The Son of Life is equipped to sustain life in deep space. It can grow crops and sustain livestock. Currently it is equipped to grow and process flora for drug production. It also has a research department on board.
Flaw: Extremely Fragile - No armor, no weapons
Notes: The Son of Life has several bays for specialized biological production and research. The main bay hosts a small grove of the space banana trees that produce a psychoactive fruit that is the primary ingredient in the drug and a favorite food of the K’so.

Class: Salvaged Transport
Weapons: None
Captain: Do’jek, brother to Do’gyar
Perk: Giant Arm – The Good Fortune has a giant crane/arm and a top-loading cargo bay
Flaw: Lost – the navigation system is battle damaged and prone to failure. It requires maintenance on a daily basis. If communication is ever broken with other members of the fleet, Good Fortune is certain to become lost.
Notes: Good Fortune was captured from a barbarian raid, its make and origin is unknown.

Class: Frigate / Transport (3pts)
Weapons: Port and Starboard Cannon Batteries, Bow nuclear missile battery
Captain: Sylvin Thuya (Elder brother to Ryvin Thuya)
Perk: Increased payload – The Fat Lady is designed for trade and transport, she can carry a lot of stuff!
Flaw: Civilian Crew – The crew of The Fat Lady is not meant for combat. They will only fight when there is no other option.
Notes:

Class: Destroyer (2pts)
Weapons: Good ol’ fashioned nukes. Lots of ‘em.
Captain: Ryvin Thuya (younger brother to Sylvin thuya)
Perk: Fine Tuned – the crew of this ship know it like the back of their hand. There isn’t a single system on this boat that does not have a specialist assigned to it. Any breakdowns are promptly fixed.
Flaw: Escort - Assigned to protect The Fat Lady, wherever she goes, Big Papa will follow

Class: Corvette / Carrier (1pt)
Weapons: Cannon Batteries, Fighter wing
Captain: Fenton Westar
Perk: Fighter Wing– The Little Bear carries an exceptional crew of experienced fighter pilots capable of performing precision attacks. Their primary strategy, locate vital points on enemy ships and strike! Preferred targets – bridges, weapon systems, and engines, the fighters are equipped with small tactical nuke warheads installed into missiles.
Flaw: Gutted - Little Bear has been gutted to maximize space to carry as many fighters as possible. There is minimum armor and no noteworthy offensive weapons on Little Bear.
Escort – Little Bear is assigned to protect The Fat Lady and will follow her wherever she goes.
Notes: the fighter wing on Little Bear consists of 60 fighters. Only half of them are functional. The remaining half is used for parts/repairs. The functioning aircraft are divided into two squadrons: Red Squadron and Green Squadron.

Class: Destroyer (2pts)
Weapons: Lots and Lots of Big Guns
Captain: Grak – Grak has the most teeth of all the Q’th and by right can take any station that he wishes. For right now, he wishes to captain the Guardian.
Perk: Lots and Lots of Big Guns – the Q’th have strapped every gun they can get their claws on onto their only ship.
Flaw: Limited range – The Q’th ship will not stray too far away from the trading outpost it is stationed at. Unreliable engines – the engines have not been tested for long distance travel.

Class: Transport
Weapons: None
Captain:
Perk: Dependable – the most reliable transport in the K’so Q’th Alliance
Flaw: Stripped – there is minimal armor and no weapons on the Promise
Notes:

Class: Transport
Weapons: None
Captain: K’sin
Perk: Self Destruct – Lucky has a self destruct mechanism that is functional, if initiated, only the captain can disarm it, the blast radius is (a guess) tremendous.
Flaw: Falling Apart – the crew has to wear space suits while on this ship due to lack of pressurization seals. Life support operates fine, as long as the crew is plugged in.

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Species: Shapeshifter
Skills: Can change appearance to any object of roughly equivalent mass
Personality: Laid back and happy-go-lucky
Short History: Ford suffers from a classic case of wanderlust. It has found a temporary home aboard the Q’th trading outpost where it enjoys a life of luxury – at least as much as possible in this era. Ford has developed dependence to the elixir/drug produced by the Q’th. While under the influence, its shapeshifting abilities are greatly enhanced and a slight telekinetic ability is granted.

Species: K’so
Skills: Supreme authority – as Patriarch over his starship, K’red commands with supreme authority. Any insubordinations are addressed harshly and instantly. K’red demands unquestioning obedience from his crew and will not tolerate anything less. K’red is competent in tactics, and had earned his station through combat.
Personality: Impatient but loyal to his race, crew, and ship
Short History: K’red assumed command of the K’so flagship Father’s Pride upon the death of his father. Now in his prime K’red prides himself of his defense of Midas I and it’s outposts against barbarian raiders, pirates, and other threats both domestic and foreign. K’red is grandson of K’bor (Grand Patriarch)

Species: K’so
Skills: Economics – K’bor is a master of economics. He has singlehandedly (so he claims) revived the economy of Midas I.
Trusted Leader – K’bor has provided an unheard of age of stability during his reign as Grand Patriarch, but he is very old.
Personality: K’bor is patient and understanding, not quick to make a decision, and thoughtful. He is well loved among his people and will be recorded as one of the greatest patriarchs in the history of K’so.
Short History: K’bor was raised to Grand Patriarch when he defeated his predecessor and has ruled justly and wisely since. He has fathered many sons, who have started tribes of their own. His greatest son, K’red is captain of the K’so flagship, Father’s Pride.

Species: Q’th
Skills:
Personality: Grak is exceptionally greedy, even for a Q’th.
Short History: Grak has the most teeth of all the Q’th.

Species: K’so
Skills:
Personality: Level headed and cool tempered, Do’gyar is well suited as a diplomat and a captain.
Short History: He is the Patriarch of the Do’ tribe of the K’so, Do’gyar has had many sons to carry on the legacy of the Do’ tribe, although none have climbed to a level of greatness to match Do’gyar. Do’gyar has studied under the monks of the Golden Valley but has not earned the title of Ve’.

Species: Human
Skills: exceptional pilot, established gambler, novice drunk, good slight of hand
Personality: Fenton is a risk taker, but he also has the ability to recognize a lost cause when he sees it.
Short History: Fenton Westar has spent his life in the Midas System alongside his lifelong friends Sylvin and Ryvin Thuya defending the human outpost there against pirates and barbarian raids.

Species: K’so
Skills: Trained assassin, exceptional hand-to hand
Personality: Ve’yu in his advanced age of 175 is more wise than anything else. He is a peaceful K’so and favors compromise over conflict.
Short History: Ve’yu was born into a lesser clan and was overshadowed by others who had dreamed of Patriarch status. Ve’yu took a different path that led him to the monks of the Golden Valley where he studied and gained a higher education and achieved proficiency in a multitude of skills including stealth, assassination, and hand to hand combat. Acquiring the revered and feared title of Ve’, Ve’yu has given up his former name and now serves the K’so as he sees fit.

Other characters will be developed as the story progresses.

[Legion X51]

Drow States NS currently deleted.

This is because of concerns regarding technology levels and technology limits on the player's part.

[GrievousKhan]

I would indeed like to set something up. The difficulty is the fact that your people are psionically dead. That means that the Haradre will have a more difficult time communicating with you. Not impossible obviously, but more difficult.

If he is psionically dead then he is a better trade partner to the Drakes then any of you lot. :P

Mehaps we can work something out cap'tn?

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The one comment I had about A.I. was not supposed to carry much weight, think "auto-pilot" rather than "A.I.". They are just computer systems designed to be calculators and alert systems, nothing more than what humans have today, no holo display or personality, none of that.

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Kaizen, Grevious, what about something like this?

There is small trade between the K'so and Draconians, after discovering the K'so and their drug, the Kophori open market big-time seeing the potential. This effectively pushes aside small deals made with Draconians. The Kophori then round around again and sell the drug to the underground markets in TDI, increasing their profits. All the legion rulers only see these underground groups getting the drug, they don't know of Kophori involvement. They can connect the drug to the K'so, so tensions are high as some assume a plot against the draconians.

I don't know, it does not sound too great to me, just woke up. Anybody got other ideas?

It's plausible.

I'll think on it more, though it will likely result in cutting off trade to both the alliance and the Kophori.

Btw, this RP going to get a chatroom later on?

Might help with planning plots and such.

[Kaizen]

The Draconians aren’t interested in the drug. So the trade would have to be the resources/raw materials that the K’so provide, which they could easily do. This also makes sense because the K’so and the Draconian races have a common ground against the Empire (and any remnant forms it may take) and could have open channels of commerce and a healthy business relationship.

So essentially this is what we’ve come up with so far:
The Kophori open deals with the K’so, buy large quantities of the drug (K’so likes this because it makes the product scarcer, increasing value) and sell it to underground groups in the Draconian territory. When they’re caught, the underground groups protect their source (Kophori) so they give up the K’so as their supplier. Leading the Draconians to believe that the K’so are supporting a coup.

@ Cap'n PM sent

[GrievousKhan]

The Draconians aren’t interested in the drug. So the trade would have to be the resources/raw materials that the K’so provide, which they could easily do. This also makes sense because the K’so and the Draconian races have a common ground against the Empire (and any remnant forms it may take) and could have open channels of commerce and a healthy business relationship.

So essentially this is what we’ve come up with so far:
The Kophori open deals with the K’so, buy large quantities of the drug (K’so likes this because it makes the product scarcer, increasing value) and sell it to underground groups in the Draconian territory. When they’re caught, the underground groups protect their source (Kophori) so they give up the K’so as their supplier. Leading the Draconians to believe that the K’so are supporting a coup.

@ Cap'n PM sent

That could work.

Though still, I will say, if the point of this is for there to be an actual war. Just know unless it's to fight over a rare planetary library or something of that nature. Drakes wont go to war with another faction, as they have to few ships for any major campinges.

Though this would make relations with the Draconian's very shaky to hostile at best..