Foreven Sector Timeline

Referee's Notes

1121

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236

Brod
Tardele

(---) IFSS station destroyed in planet-wide disaster on Karma
119


Emape
Five Sisters
SM
(---) Imperial fleet arrives from Sterrit / Reidan / Foreven
107

112
Sterrit
Reidan

Imperial fleet from Frange, to Emape / Five Sisters / Spinward Marches
095

100
Frange
Reidan

Imperial fleet from Hinay, to Sterrit
073

088
Hinay
Reidan

Imperial fleet from Gorran, to Frange .  Many meetings with Hinay government
061

066
Gorran
Reidan

Imperial fleet from Wendas, to Hinay
049

054
Wendas
Reidan

Imperial fleet from Quorrn, to Gorran
037

042
Quorrn
Reidan

Imperial fleet from Lince, to Wendas
025

030
Lince
Reidan

Imperial fleet from Orok, to Quorrn
013

018
Orok
Reidan

Imperial fleet from Garph, to Lince
001

006
Garph
Reidan

Imperial fleet from Crosspatch, to Orok

1120

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342

349
Crosspatch
Lirian

Imperial fleet from Junian, to Garph
330

335
Junian
Lirian

Imperial fleet from Lirian, to Crosspatch
313

323
Lirian
Lirian

Imperial fleet from Streddu, to Junian .  Meetings with Lirian government
301

306
Streddu
Lirian

Imperial fleet from Karakus, to Lirian
289

294
Karakus
Corona

Imperial fleet from Garstez, to Streddu
277

282
Garstez
Corona

Imperial fleet from Csarfar, to Karakus
265

270
Csarfar
Corona

Imperial fleet from Corona, to Garstez
248

258
Corona
Corona

Imperial fleet from Hurnarey, to Csarfar . Meetings with TMF government
236

241
Hurnarey
Corona

Imperial fleet from Joloch, to Corona
224

229
Joloch
Scorpio

Imperial fleet from Jusk, to Hurnarey
212

217
Jusk
Scorpio

Imperial fleet from Staru, to Joloch
200

205
Staru
Scorpio

Imperial fleet from Dulu, to Jusk

190
193
Dulu
Scorpio

Imperial fleet announces Dulu red zone; it then leaves in a few days on the way back to Emape via centers of goverment on the way; to Staru.  Will spend five days in each system for diplomatic and PR reasons.

073

Lorkin
Corona

(---) Zho diplomats begin negotiations for repatriation of POWs

013

Querion
Querion
SM
Zho diplomats leave to negiotiate and fetch POWs

1119

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351
Querion Querion SM Zho courier brings word of fleet losses and surrender

291
Lorkin Corona
Zho fleet surrenders.  Courier permitted to leave to carry news to Consulate; prisoners will be released but not ships.

290
Lorkin Corona
Zho fleet treated as hostile and engaged.  In no state to fight effectively, they suffer heavy losses.
280

283
Jusk Scorpio
Zho fleet arrives from Staru; ordered to bypass center of TMF via Lorkin, Purr, and Csarfar.  To Lorkin
268

273
Staru Scorpio
Zho fleet from Dulu, to Jusk
256

261
Dulu Scorpio
Surviving Zho fleet arrives, debriefs.  Zho fleet to return to Consulate, jumps for Staru

249
Romanowa L Whi Zho's consolidate and manage to partially refuel; survivors jump inside 10d for Dulu

248
Romanowa L Whi Arriving tail of Zho fleet ambushed and runs for gas giant amid heavy losses

247
Romanowa L Whi Majority of Zho fleet arrives and is ambushed in the breakout area; collisions, suicides, and massive attacks cripple many capital ships; remainder try to break for gas giant.  Commandos wiped out on every boarding.

246
Romanowa L Whi Battle of Romanowa begins.  Zhodani flagship destroyed in enthusiastic roach attack on first arrivals

240
Dulu Scorpio
Imperial fleet takes over defence of Dulu while Zhodani fleet jumps for Romanowa.
235


Dulu Scorpio
Imperial fleet arrives at Dulu.  Zhodani fleet will follow up victory by attacking Romanowa

228
Faranu Scorpio
Battle of Faranu ends with easy Imperial victory; token garrison remains, main fleet moved back to Dulu

226
Faranu Scorpio
Battle of Faranu starts


220
Dulu Scorpio
Imperial fleet leaves to conquer Faranu

175
Dulu Scorpio
Reconnaissance operations start to Faranu (Zho) and Romanowa (Imp)
158


Dulu Scorpio
Combined fleets arrive from Staru
150

151
Staru Scorpio
Combined fleets from Jusk, to Dulu
142

143
Jusk Scorpio
Combined fleets from Joloch, to Staru
134

135
Joloch Scorpio
Combined fleets from Hurnarey, to Jusk
126

127
Hurnarey Corona
Combined fleets from Corona, to Joloch
118

119
Corona Corona
Combined fleets arrive from Garstez, to Hurnarey
110

111
Csarfar Corona
Combined fleets from Garstez, to Corona
102

103
Garstez Corona
Combined fleets from Karakus, to Csarfar


095
Karakus Corona
Combined fleets leave for Dulu on fast-turnaround (1 day) jump sequence.  Jump for Garstez


050
Jusk Scorpio
Ste'saja gets permission for Combined Fleets to occupy Dulu .  Leaves immediately for Karakus.
047


Jusk Scorpio
Ste'saja arrives from Hurnarey
038

040
Hurnarey Corona
Ste'saja from Corona, to Jusk
025

031
Corona Corona
Ste'saja arrives from Garstez.  Discussions are promising, but confirmation is required from the Navy at Jusk before clearance can be obtained.  Eventually leaves for Hurnarey
015

018
Garstez Corona
Ste'saja from Karakus, to Corona
014

017
Garstez Corona
Anastasia from Corona, misjumps to Querion subsector


008
Karakus Corona
Zhodani J4 exploratory frigate (Ste'saja) jumps for Garstez

005
Karakus Corona
The information has been analysed, and it is decided to approach the TradeMain Foundation for permission to help.  A Zhodani ship will carry the delegation.
002

007
Corona Corona
Anastasia from Joloch, to Garstez

1118

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360

361
Joloch Scorpio
Anastasia from Jusk, to Corona
349

354
Jusk Scorpio
Anastasia arrives from Dulu, to Joloch

340
Karakus Corona
Admirals discuss the IFSS.  It is decided to analyse all the IFSS information on the roaches, and work out a strategy from that.  The Zhodani are irritated in the extreme by this unexpected Imperial presence, but are prepared to wait for the analysis to be complete.
339


Karakus Corona
Combined Fleets arrive from Streddu.
336

342
Dulu Scorpio
Anastasia arrives from Nicholai, to Jusk
329

332
Streddu Lirian

Combined Fleets arrive from Lirian, to Karakus
308

322
Lirian Lirian

Combined Imperial/Zhodani fleets arrive after several jumps from Hinay/Urnian.  Fleets pause for refit/service.  Permission received from TradeMain Foundation to move through to Jusk, but Tail Nation permission will be required to move on to Dulu; emissaries dispatched.  Leave for Streddu


245
Hinay Urnian
Combined Imperial/Zhodani fleets leave on voyage to Lirian, ETA 308-1118

242
Hinay Urnian
Emmisaries return from Lirian with permission to move fleets through the Conglomerate space

137
Dulu Scorpio
Second battle of Dulu ends with victory for TMF.  Mainworld rendered uninhabitable  The system is now independent farming community associated with the Tail Nations

121
Dulu Scorpio
Second Battle of Dulu begins
021

025
Dulu Scorpio
Anastasia and Sir Walter Raleigh from Jusk, to  Romanowa / Whitestar


014
Jusk Scorpio
Anastasia and Sir Walter Raleigh jump for Dulu
012


Jusk Scorpio
Anastasia arrives from Dulu.

008
Jusk Scorpio
Word arrives of Staru's liberation.


005
Dulu Scorpio
Anastasia jumps for Jusk.

001
Staru Scorpio
liberty-fleet under Admiral Cartha liberates Staru.  The Visitors are caught by surprise and defeated soundly.  The secret base site is obliterated in the process.  Word is sent back to Jusk of the victory.

201/-1117

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Dulu Scorpio
Anastasia arrives from Staru

359
Jusk Scorpio
Sir Walter Raleigh arrives from Staru.  Admiral Lhule sends word to Admiral Therikka at Federu to hold, while Admiral Cartha's liberty-fleet will take back Staru.  The liberty-fleet under Admiral Cartha jumps for Staru.

352
Staru Scorpio
The Anastasia and Sir Walter Raleigh relieve the Scorpionis Marines on P3-15.  The Sir Walter Raleigh jumps for Jusk .  The Anastasia jumps for Dulu.

347
Staru Scorpio
Battle for the secondary ends in victory for the Visitors.
346


Staru Scorpio
Anastasia and Sir Walter Raleigh arrive from Jusk .


339
Jusk Scorpio
Anastasia and Sir Walter Raleigh jump for Staru .
333


Jusk Scorpio
Sir Walter Raleigh arrives from Staru.
332


Jusk Scorpio
The Anastasia arrives from Staru.

325
Staru Scorpio
Anastasia and Sir Walter Raleigh fight seven BOXERs at mainworld.  The Anastasia and Sir Walter Raleigh jump for Jusk.
322


Staru Scorpio
Sir Walter Raleigh arrives from Jusk.
321


Staru Scorpio
Anastasia arrives from Jusk.


316
Jusk Scorpio
Sir Walter Raleigh jumps for Staru.


314
Jusk Scorpio
Anastasia jumps for Staru.
312


Jusk Scorpio
The Sir Walter Raleigh arrives from Joloch several days late out of jump.  Several of the crew are rather sick, but there are no serious casualties.  The crew decides to carry on anyway as soon as possible


302
Joloch Scorpio
The Sir Walter Raleigh jumps for Jusk
299


Joloch Scorpio
The Sir Walter Raleigh arrives from Csarfar.  There are no problems this time

298
Staru Scorpio
The Staru war has now lasted seven months.  Heavy action within the last week has seen a naval engagement which results in the destruction of the main Visitor bases on the research station (P2-8) and Staru itself (P2-10).  The battles on P3-15 are now essentially a fight for survival between disorganised tribes.  The main world has been knocked back to TL3, and P2-8 has suffered permanent ecological damage
287


Jusk Scorpio
The Anastasia arrives from Lorkin
286

292
Csarfar Corona

The Sir Walter Raleigh arrives from Ferle.  There are less problems this time.  Jumps for Joloch after minor repairs
276

279
Lorkin Corona
The Anastasia from Purr, to Jusk
272

279
Ferle Lirian
Sir Walter Raleigh arrives from Brod.  There are several system problems, but those are worked around at the moment.  After a week of working on the ship, jumps for Csarfar


270
Purr Corona
The Anastasia jumps for Lorkin

268
Stevvin Scorpio

It is confirmed that Scorpiu has been abandoned.  The alliance among the tail nations has turned into a solid trading relationship, and turns into a loose confederacy of independent systems.

267
Lorkin Corona
Consolidation of the system by the Brothers forces is now complete after three months of work.  Normal diplomatic relations have been established with the TradeMain Foundation.  They settle for the one system for the time, but start plotting to take over the TradeMain Foundation as soon as an opportunity arises
265


Purr Corona
The Anastasia arrives from Karakus


265
Brod Tardele
The Sir Walter Raleigh has not quite completed in-system trials, and has certainly not jumped yet, but the crew votes to take advantage of the Walkabout and take the ship into the action.  The ship is loaded up and heads for Jusk.

Sir Walter Raleigh jumps for Ferle, running the FFS jump drive for the first time.


260
Karakus Corona
News arrives that Admiral Therrikka's scorpiu-fleet has taken up position in the Federu system, along with Federu's acceptance into the TradeMain Foundation.

256
Jusk Scorpio
The fleets now satisfy Admiral Lhule in their preparedness.  Admiral Cartha's liberty-fleet is now ready to jump into Staru at a moment's notice, but they will hold on for a while at least until they have more information.

251
Federu Scorpio

Admiral Therrikka and his scorpiu-fleet finish the fortification of the system.  They will remain and garrison Federu until relieved or ordered otherwise.

242
Brod Tardele
The Karma FarSpace Station receives notice of the Walkabout alert.  The Sir Walter Raleigh is still undergoing work on the new Farol/Fostriades/Saginaw (FFS) drive.
240

258
Karakus Corona
The Anastasia from Jake, to Purr

239
Corona Corona
News arrives that Admiral Therrikka's scorpiu-fleet has taken up position in the Federu system, along with Federu's acceptance into the TradeMain Foundation.

232
Joloch Scorpio
News arrives that Admiral Therrikka's scorpiu-fleet has taken up position in the Federu system, along with Federu's acceptance into the TradeMain Foundation.

232

Brod Tardele
The Sir Walter Raleigh starts in-system flight trials.

231
Stevvin Scorpio

A ship is now ready that is capable of two successive Jump-2's.  it will go to Scorpiu, investigate the situation, and report back immediately.  In the meantime, the alliance in the tail has been cemented, with a resolution to consider membership in the TradeMain Foundation when stability has returned to the region.

229
Stevvin Scorpio

Sting's ambassador arrives.

229

Sting Sting

Stevvin's ambassador arrives.
228

233
Jake Lirian
Anastasia from Ferle, to Karakus

225
Brod Tardele
News of the Corona/Scorpionis alliance and unification talks reaches the Karma FarSpace Station.

225

Jusk Scorpio
News arrives that Admiral Therrikka's scorpiu-fleet has taken up position in the Federu system, along with Federu's acceptance into the TradeMain Foundation.

218
Coruska Scorpio

Stevvin's and Sting's ambassadors arrive.
217

221
Ferle Lirian
Anastasia from Lerruy, to Jake

215
Federu Scorpio

The scorpiu-fleet under Admiral Therrikka arrives from Jusk and immediately starts to rebuild starport and defensive facilities in the system.  Federu is officially accepted into the TradeMain Foundation.

215

Jusk Scorpio
The defensive fleets, under the control of Admiral Lhule, are reorganised into a more relaxed and efficient duty schedule.  William Rufus remains as an advisor, and presses for a reconnaissance mission into Staru , perhaps to be performed by the Testarossa?  It is also suggested that a fleet should be deployed at Scorpiu, as this gives protection against Jump-4 attacks as well as providing reinforcement and some protection for the tail nations.  It is decided to wait and bring the old Scorpionis fleets up to the operational standard of the Foundation Navy.  A constant sequence of naval and ground exercises begins.

209
Sting Sting

Coruska's ambassador arrives with the news of the unification and proposed alliance.  The Sting Press agency assumes full control, agrees to the alliance in the tail, and ambassadors are sent out.

209

Stevvin Scorpio

Coruska's ambassador arrives.


208
Jusk Scorpio
The scorpiu-fleet jumps for Federu.

207
Karakus Corona
Message arrives that William Rufus has gone on walkabout with the announcement of Corona/Scorpionis unification. Discussions begin among the FarSpace officers, and it is decided that in the absence of any real information, full walkabout alert is ordered with the exception of the courier ships.

206
Jusk Scorpio
The scorpiu-fleet and the Testarossa arrive at Jusk. Admiral Lhule takes command of the defensive fleets of the TradeMain Navy, and carries out a major shake-up among the commanders, but Admiral Cartha retains command of the liberty-fleet and is directed to prepare his ships for rapid deployment into battle.  Exercises and training sessions begin in order to improve military methodology, with particular attention to strategic manoeuvering and jump-attack techniques.  William Rufus joins Admiral Lhule's advisory staff on a temporary basis (he was involved in the strategic discussions in jump), and the Testarossa is put at his disposal.
202

210
Lerruy Tardele
Anastasia from Brod, to Ferle
202


Karakus Corona
Althea arrives from Garstez.  Captain Delaney is introduced to the IFSS officers at the base, and brought up to date with the latest information.

101/200-1117

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200
Coruska Scorpio

News of the Corona/Scorpionis alliance and Stevvin's independence arrives, along with Stevvin's proposal of an alliance in the tail nations.  Coruska's Press agency assumes independent government responsibilities, and sends ambassadors to Stevvin and Sting .

199
Brod Tardele
News of the Darthlaru atrocities and Coruska's status reaches the Karma FarSpace Station, along with the IFSS projection of 162-1117 and the request for a hostile exploratory ship.

Details of the Anastasia's jump drive and old research projects are hurridly produced to build a new drive for the almost complete Sir Walter Raleigh.


198
Stevvin Scorpio

News of the Corona/Scorpionis unification and the recognition of Stevvin's independence arrive.  It is apparent that the tail of Scorpionis has been left to its own devices, and the government decides to try to form an alliance of independent planets in this area.


198
Joloch Scorpio
The scorpiu-fleet and the Testarossa leave for Jusk.


195
Brod Tardele
Anastasia leaves for Lerruy.

195

Joloch Scorpio
The Testarossa arrives at Joloch with Admirals Lhule and Therrikka.  It is decided that Therrikka will take the scorpiu-fleet to Federu , as even if the visitors have Jump-3, holding Jusk and Federu will guarantee holding the defensive position.  Communication by fast courier will be maintained between Joloch, Jusk, and Federu constantly.  Therrikka should dig in at Federu with marines, but has the authourity to act on his own initiative as required.  Admiral Lhule will travel to Jusk with the scorpiu-fleet, and arrange an expedition to investigate Staru when practical, probably by 250-1117.
192

195
Garstez Corona
Althea from Jake, to Karakus

190
Karakus Corona
News of the Corona/Scorpionis alliance and unification talks reaches the FarSpace Station.  Projections remains unreliable.

189
Brod Tardele
The refit of the Anastasia at the Karma FarSpace Station is complete.

186
Corona Corona
The newly-formed TradeMain Foundation government takes over military strategy, and sends military strategist Admiral Yethtot Lhule to take command of the entire operation from Joloch, while Admiral Ugli Therrikka is to take over the scorpiu-fleet at Joloch and place it at the disposal of Admiral Lhule.  It is agreed that they will travel to Joloch on the Testarossa.  They leave immediately. William Rufus tells Karakus that he is on walkabout.

183
Lorkin Corona
News of the unification of Scorpionis and the Corona Foundation arrives, along with recognition of Lorkin as an independent system.  The Brothers start planning to regain power, but in the meantime they simply consolidate their base in this system.
182

185
Jake Lirian
Althea from Ferle, to Garstez

180
Staru Scorpio
The Staru War has now lasted three months, and has degenerated into low-scale actions essentially preserving a stalemate.  Human slaves are still cultivating much of Staru, although some supplies are being diverted to the Scorpionis forces and others are lost through sabotage.
179


Corona Corona
Testarossa arrives from Csarfar, and William Rufus is astonished to be welcomed to the TradeMain Foundation.  Events have somewhat overwhelmed his original mission, so he spends a while on Corona to catch up with the situation and plan a new itinerary.
172

175
Ferle Lirian
Althea from Jost, to Jake

172

Brod Tardele
News of the Stevvin Revolution and information derived from the Stevvin Ambassador arrives at the Karma FarSpace Station, along with the IFSS projection as of 134-1117.

170
Lorkin Corona
The Brothers and their private fleet have lost their courier contact with Joloch, although communication with Corona still exists.

169
Corona Corona
The proposals from Scorpionis are welcomed and officially signed, and talks begin to draw up the TradeMain Foundation.  Lorkin and Stevvin are recognised as independent nations.
169

172
Csarfar Lirian

Testarossa from Garstez, to Corona
162

165
Jost Tardele

Althea from Brod, to Ferle

162

Karakus Corona
News of the Darthlaru atrocities and the status of Coruska reaches the FarSpace Station.

The latest IFSS projection indicates a protracted standoff at Jusk -- the IFSS now believes that the initial invasion into Scorpionis has actually been defeated, and that the Scorpionis over-reaction is based on a total lack of strategic military expertise.  Their massive force and reasonably sound tactical basis should be capable of holding out for several years once a second invasion is launched in (probably) mid-1120, possibly even longer with the likely alliance between Scorpionis and the Foundation.  More dates are not available without further information.  In particular, if the Visitors have captured Jump-3 technology from Scorpionis, then Jusk can be bypassed and single-point defence becomes impossible.

The emphasis now is on fact-finding beyond Jusk, and a request is sent to the Karma FarSpace Station for their latest hostile exploratory ship.


162

Joloch Scorpio
When the alliance proposal arrives, the government of Scorpionis decides to throw off the authority of the Brothers and act independently.  Courier service to Lorkin stops.  Scorpionis agrees to independence for Stevvin and Lorkin in return for trading for supplies, on the condition that talks be started immediately to investigate unification of Scorpionis and Corona into a new TradeMain Foundation.  The Stevvin Ambassador is suggested as a mediator for the discussions.  It is suggested that a new unit of currency, the TradeMain Unit (TMU) be fixed at a one-to-one ratio with both currencies, and that Galanglic is adopted as the official language.
159

162
Garstez Corona
Testarossa from Karakus, to Csarfar


155
Brod Tardele
Captain Delaney aboard the Althea leaves Karma for Jost.

155

Corona Corona
The IFSS suggestion of an alliance with Scorpionis is received cautiously, but representations are made to the Scorpionis and Stevvin Ambassadors concerning a compromise.  The Scorpionis Ambassador suggests Lorkin's independence as a further condition.

152
Brod Tardele
News of the annexation of Joloch and related events arrives at the Karma FarSpace Station from Karakus, along with the IFSS projection as of 123-1117.

152

Karakus Corona
The Testarossa is ready to leave on its next mission, which will be to attempt to penetrate the Scorpio Subsector to determine the extent of the invasion, and to contact the new government at Stevvin.


152
Karakus Corona
Testarossa jumps for Garstez.

149
Brod Tardele
Anastasia arrives at the Karma FarSpace Station.

148
Brod Tardele
The report of the Testarossa arrives at the Karma FarSpace Station from Karakus, along with the IFSS projection of 122-1117.

148

Brod Tardele
The Anastasia makes contact with the FarSpace Station.
148


Jusk Scorpio
eddiz-fleet arrives from Joloch, becoming the seventh fleet stationed at Jusk.
147


Brod Tardele
Anastasia arrives from Hinay.

141
Corona Corona
The Stevvin Ambassador describes the atrocities on Darthlaru , and announces the recognition of Stevvin's independence by Coruska .  The Scorpionis Ambassador is livid but speechless.
139

141
Joloch Scorpio
eddiz-fleet from Crai, to Jusk

134
Karakus Corona
Report arrives from the Stevvin People's Revolutionary Ambassador.  This confirms the internal collapse of Scorpionis and supports the hypothesis that a massive defensive operation is planned at Jusk.  Further information suggests the loss of at least four fleets in battle, with civilian casualties in the millions.

The IFSS projection shows that the Visitors have bypassed the main body of Scorpionis and are preparing for a multi-year battle along the Dulu - Staru - Jusk - Joloch route; it is assumed that they already hold Dulu and Staru; it is also indicated that the loss of the Scorpionis resource base will cause deterioration of military capabilities resulting in a loss of Joloch and an invasion of Hurnarey within two years.  The dates of the 123-1117 projection are pushed back by one year.

The IFSS sends a message to the Corona Foundation recommending that they pursue an alliance with Scorpionis to supply their Jusk task force in return for recognition of Stevvin's independence.

132


Jusk Scorpio
crai-fleet arrives and is the sixth fleet in the system.
132

140
Hinay Urnian
Anastasia from Scothe, to Brod
130

132
Crai Scorpio

eddiz-fleet from Eddiz, to Joloch

123
Karakus Corona
News of the annexation of Joloch reaches the FarSpace Station, along with the rest of the Ambassador's speech and information from the IFSS agent stationed with the Corona Foreign Office.

The IFSS projection shows a Scorpionis total commitment to a defensive operation at Jusk, but that they will be forced to wait there until the Visitors have conquered the rest of Scorpionis; a sudden Visitor thrust some time in 1120 is expected, which will drive straight through Joloch and Hurnarey within three months, and conquer the Corona Foundation with the capture of Csarfar.  Consolidation will procede until 1122, and then similar larger thrusts will conquer the Lirian Conglomerate (1125) and press through the non-aligned worlds in Reidan sector to a conflict with Darrian in 1129.



123
Eddiz Scorpio

eddiz-fleet jumps for Crai.

122
Karakus Corona
Testarossa arrives from Garstez and reports.  The ship is given a 30-day refit and the crew is on shore leave.

An IFSS projection is attempted, but no conclusive results can be obtained.  Best estimates indicate a internal collapse of the government and military of Scorpionis, and a total defeat at the hand of the Visitors by the end of the year.  The rapid strike will push through to Lirian in 1119, when the Visitors will consolidate and reinforce, and contact Darrian worlds around 1125.

122

125
Joloch Scorpio
crai-fleet from Crai, to Jusk
122

126
Scothe Urnian
Anastasia from Emape, to Hinay

120
Eddiz Scorpio

Orders for redeployment of fleet arrive from Joloch.

115

Stevvin Scorpio

News of the Darthlaru atrocities reach Stevvin, as well as the recognition of the People's Revolution by Coruska.  These facts are relayed to their Ambassador on Corona by J4 courier.


115
Crai Scorpio

crai-fleet jumps for Joloch.

114
Jusk Scorpio
liberty-fleet arrives and the admiral takes command of the five fleets for the defence operation.  Heavy fortification of the system begins in earnest.  Victory-fleet is now well overdue, presumed lost, and it is assumed that the Visitors have a major force at Staru poised to attack Jusk.  The situation is very tense, expecting an immense invasion at any time.  Several ships are destroyed by friendly fire in false-alarm shootings.
113

115
Garstez Corona
Testarossa from Purr, to Karakus



Crai Scorpio

Orders for redeployment of fleet arrive from Joloch.

112
Corona Corona
J4 courier arrives from People's Revolutionary Government of Stevvin.  Ambassador seeks recognition and support from the Corona Foundation, which stalls; he then transmits as much information as they could get to the IFSS at Karakus.

106
Staru Scorpio
The naval battle destroys most of both enemy fleets, and the Battle of Staru turns into a war of attrition.  No capital ships remain on either side, most having been lost in a major engagement around the gas giant P4 -- dangerous debris litters close orbits.  The capacity for space combat is very limited, and the emphasis is now on planetary operations.  Scorpionis forces control the Secondary, after capturing the Visitor base (and all-important fuel cache) on S2.  The worlds of the Primary system are mostly held by the Visitors, but there is ongoing fighting on the surface of P3-15, where the Scorpionis Marines have gone to ground in the vegetation and rough terrain, rendering orbital bombardment ineffective, and continue to harrass the Visitor troops.

The Scorpionis forces assume they have been outflanked and bypassed, and rather than waste their few ships to request help (after all, they themselves were supposed to be the reinforcements!) they reserve all forces for what they expect to be a drawn-out war for the survival of Scorpionis -- they believe they are the only remaining fleet, as they have not been relieved by the major force they knew to be at Jusk.

As for the Visitors, they assume (correctly) that the invasion force has been defeated at Dulu, as this was its next destination, and are settling in to hold this system until the next invasion is launched.


106

Joloch Scorpio
Scorpionis government arrives and sets up a new capital here.  Messages are sent to Crai and Eddiz, redeploying their fleets to Jusk.

106

Coruska Scorpio

Stevvin contacts the Coruska government, which is still operating as a member of Scorpionis, and convinces them to recognise the new regime.

106

Darthlaru Scorpio

The atrocities at Darthlaru are discovered when Stevvin ships contact the research station.
105

107
Federu Scorpio

liberty-fleet arrives from Darthlaru; jumps for Jusk after disabling the Federu starport facilities.  There are no civilian losses.
104

106
Purr Corona
Testarossa from Lorkin, to Garstez
102


Joloch Scorpio
scorpiu-fleet arrives from Jusk and takes control over minimal opposition.

102

Corona Corona
The Scorpionis Ambassador announces that Joloch has been accepted for membership in Scorpionis, and that system has requested that a major fleet be stationed there to discourage intervention by "outside powers."  The crack scorpiu-fleet has been dispatched to protect them.  His tone is that of thinly veiled threats to the Foundation.  He describes the major victory over the Visitors at Dulu, and announces naval and planetary exercises at Jusk involving five fleets.  This indiscretion is intended to impress the Foundation with the proximity of the Scorpionis fleets, but in fact suggests that Scorpionis has retreated from the aliens and is making a defensive stand.  He also states that in honour of its new position as a member of Scorpionis, all central government functions have been temporarily relocated to Joloch.

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099
Jusk Scorpio
Scorpionis government jumps for Joloch.


098
Darthlaru Scorpio

liberty-fleet jumps for Federu after resupplying, and destroying the starport on the way out of the system ... and along with it the civilian population.  The only survivors are the Research Station on 4-30, which is not attacked because it is not noticed.
098


Jusk Scorpio
sting-fleet arrives from Federu with the government.

096
Staru Scorpio
victory-fleet arrives from Dulu.  The Battle of Staru begins, with many naval battles and ground troop engagements.  Losses are high on both sides.
095


Jusk Scorpio
stevvin-fleet arrives from Federu.
095

097
Lorkin Corona

Testarossa arrives at Lorkin to find an unmarked battle fleet in evidence.  The fleet ignores the IFSS ship, which continues on to Lorkin to refuel and be on its way.  William Rufus intercepts some messages hinting at the new state of affairs in the system. Lorkin is still a member of the Foundation but has apparently suddenly acquired an independent military capability.  Jumps for Purr
095


Darthlaru Scorpio

liberty-fleet arrives from Dulu.
093

095
Jusk Scorpio
scorpiu-fleet from Federu, to Joloch

091
Corona Corona
Scorpionis Ambassador receives message that Joloch is to be annexed on 102-1117.
091


Jusk Scorpio
federu-fleet arrives from Federu


089
Dulu Scorpio
victory-fleet jumps for Staru, leaving Dulu essentially useless as a base.  There are heavy civilian casualties when the spaceports are destroyed from orbit.
088

091
Federu Scorpio

sting-fleetfrom Scorpiu with the government, to Jusk


088
Federu Scorpio

stevvin-fleet jumps for Jusk.


088
Dulu Scorpio
liberty-fleet jumps for Darthlaru.
086

088
Federu Scorpio

Testarossa from Scorpiu, to Lorkin


086
Federu Scorpio

scorpiu-fleet jumps for Jusk.
086


Lorkin Corona

Free Press arrives from Scorpiu.

086

Dulu Scorpio
Orders arrive from Scorpiu.  The ships are organised into the victory-fleet, consisting of the least-damaged ships, while the liberty-fleet contains the more badly damaged ships.  All non-fleet spaceships are commandeered and destroyed.

086

Darthlaru,
Coruska,
Sting
Scorpio

All technology over Jump-2 is destroyed.

086

Stevvin Scorpio

Orders from Scorpiu are met with open rebellion.  The J4 courier is captured, and all remaining ships are impressed into the People's Revolutionary Warriors.  UDI is declared, and the J4 courier is despatched to Corona to try to get political support.

086

Lorkin Corona

The Brothers arrive and take command of the resistance forces.  Daily courier communication is arranged with Joloch.  The surprisingly strong military force is mobilised, with the hidden battle fleet at satellite 3-25 coming into the open.  No attempt, however, is made to interfere with standard Corona Foundation operations, which are anyway fairly minor here.
085


Federu Scorpio

stevvin-fleet arrives from Scorpiu.
084


Federu Scorpio

scorpiu-fleet arrives from Scorpiu.


084
Federu Scorpio

federu-fleet jumps for Jusk.

083
Staru Scorpio
coruska-fleet arrives from Scorpiu.  It is lured in to Staru by the captured humans and completely destroyed in a surprise attack.


081
Scorpiu Scorpio
sting-fleet jumps for Federu with the government.

079
Scorpiu Scorpio
News of the Battle of Dulu arrives.  The decision is taken to abandon most of the Scorpionis systems immediately.  The government will relocate to Joloch, travelling with the sting-fleet via Federu to Jusk, intending to arrive at Joloch on 104-1117.  Once relocation is complete, the Crai and Eddiz fleets will be redeployed to Jusk via Joloch.  The Brothers will leave immediately to join resistance groups on Lorkin on the J4 yacht Free Press .  Messages are sent to all non-occupied systems by J4 courier to retain control via the official press agency, and to destroy any technology greater than Jump-2.

Orders are sent to the remaining forces at Dulu to reform as two fleets: the liberty-fleet is to join the defence of Jusk via Darthlaru and Federu, while the victory-fleet is to jump to Staru to reclaim the system or reinforce the coruska-fleet. Dulu is to be left with inoperative starport and no operational space vehicles or advanced weapons.  When victory-fleet reaches Staru , it is to take what remains of the coruska-fleet and jump to Jusk , leaving Staru likewise useless and destroying all crops on the planet.



079
Scorpiu Scorpio
Testarossa jumps for Federu.


079
Scorpiu Scorpio
The Free Press jumps for Lorkin.
078


Scorpiu Scorpio
sting-fleet arrives from Coruska.


078
Scorpiu Scorpio
stevvin-fleet jumps for Federu.

077

Scorpiu Scorpio
Regular contact lost with Staru.  Preparations are made to relocate central government to Joloch, while the Brothers plan a secret escape to the resistance movement base on Lorkin/Corona. Joloch will be annexed by the crack scorpiu-fleet, while the remaining military forces will make a massive stand at Jusk.  The civilian populations will not be told of the invasion and will be abandoned to their own devices.  The ambassador to the Corona Foundation is be instructed to announce Joloch 's new allegiance as planned for 102-1117.

William Rufus hears all this from the agent in the press (except the Brothers' destination), but his source will soon be no longer available because of the relocation; he decides to leave Scorpionis soon while still possible, returning to Karakus/Corona.


077
Scorpiu Scorpio
scorpiu-fleet jumps for Federu, will direct federu-fleet to Jusk.


076
Scorpiu
Scorpio

coruska-fleet jumps for Staru

076
Scorpiu Scorpio
Message received from Staru re. contact loss with Faranu and asking for instructions.  Coruska-fleet is sent to Staru with orders to take command there and investigate Faranu.

072
Dulu Scorpio
Battle of Dulu ends with victory for Scorpionis.  Visitor fleets destroyed, Scorpionis losses heavy: faranu-fleet disbanded, remnants transfered to darthlaru-fleet; dulu-fleet and staru-fleet also well under half-strength.  Message is sent to Scorpiu, telling of the major victory over alien invaders and the heavy losses.


071
Coruska Scorpio

sting-fleet jumps for Scorpiu.

070
Staru Scorpio
visitor-infiltrator-fleet arrives from Faranu.  A combination of orbital bombardment and ground troop landings secure civilisation centres on Staru itself, starport is captured for Visitor use while surrounding city levelled, agricultural workers enslaved to supply the visitor forces.  The colony on P2-8 surrenders, and is captured intact for research purposes.  The Visitors consolidate their position in the system, establishing other bases on P3-15 and S2.

069
Staru Scorpio
contact overdue from Faranu.  Since commander is at Dulu with the staru-fleet, instructions must be requested from Scorpiu .  Message is sent.

069

Dulu Scorpio
Massed visitor-invasion-fleet begins to arrive at Dulu, where it is met effectively by dulu-fleet, staru-fleet, darthlaru-fleet, and faranu-fleet in the Battle of Dulu.  All colonies around the secondary are destroyed, and there are some casualties on Dulu from non-targeted missile attacks from System range.
068


Dulu Scorpio
faranu-fleet arrives from Faranu.
068


Coruska Scorpio

sting-fleet arrives from Sting.


063
Faranu Scorpio

visitor-infilrator-fleet jumps for Staru

062
Faranu Scorpio

Secret Visitor base and fleet attack remaining forces on Faranu .  Colony on P2 totally destroyed; Faranu itself subject of massive orbital bombardment against all civilisation centres, effective native population reduced to 200 in various remote mining colonies.  No permanent base established, but minor garrison retained on Faranu .
061


Dulu Scorpio
staru-fleet arrives from Staru.
061


Dulu Scorpio
darthlaru-fleet arrives from Darthlaru.
061


Scorpiu Scorpio
stevvin-fleet arrives from Stevvin.
061


Scorpiu Scorpio
coruska-fleet arrives from Coruska.


061
Faranu Scorpio

faranu-fleet jumps for Dulu.


061
Sting Sting

sting-fleet jumps for Coruska

058
Faranu Scorpio

Orders received to reinforce Dulu fleet.

058

Sting Sting

Orders received to recall system fleet to Scorpiu.


054
Staru Scorpio
staru-fleet jumps for Dulu.


054
Darthlaru Scorpio

darthlaru-fleet jumps for Dulu.


054
Stevvin Scorpio

stevvin-fleet jumps for Scorpiu.


054
Coruska Scorpio

coruska-fleet jumps for Scorpiu.

051
Dulu Scorpio
Orders received to place fleet on full alert, and patrols are increased to full wartime status.

051

Stevvin,
Coruska
Scorpio

Orders received to recall system fleet to Scorpiu.

051

Darthlaru,
Staru
Scorpio

Orders received to reinforce Dulu fleet.

044
Scorpiu Scorpio
William Rufus (Captain of the IFSS Testarossa) convinces Scorpionis government of threat; remains and monitors via agent in the state press.  Messages are sent to Darthlaru, Staru, and Faranu to reinforce the fleet at Dulu, while the fleets at Stevvin, Coruska, and Sting are recalled to Scorpiu. Dulu is placed on full wartime alert.