Dierapy

[Joetropian1 1]

There's a colony on Earth? Hmmm, I didn't know that. LOL, How much do tickets cost to go there?

JT1

[Simfan34 11]

I haven't been to Myon in a while, and I see it's doing quite well. Glad to see our friends have gotten out of that tricky spot!

[nihonkaranws 88]

Nice job, Leech10! I like it a lot! Keep up the excellent work!

[Blazerhawk 162]

Now I see why you said it was like seasons 7 and 8. "Replicators" with guns!! Run, run!!

[Zelgadis 638]

Very well-produced space battle that was! Excellent effects.

ISF

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

First: Dierapyámuk Myon 2 has been reviewed!

Second: I have 4 new character bios.

Name: Cormani

Age: 39

Species: Ancaron

Siblings: none

Occupation: Scientist

Profile: Cormani likes to keep working at a problem until she has solved it. When she relaxes, it is usually because there is nothing to do... or Mardon convinced her to.

Name: Mardon

Age: 36

Species: Ancaron

Siblings: None

Occupation: Scientist

Profile: Mardon likes to relax when he can, and has a tendency to mess around, but he is overall very dependable.

Name: Captain Marori Vashuri

Age: 45

Species: Zevinowa

Siblings: 2 sisters

Occupation: Captain of the Valmal

Profile: Marori has lots of experience in her position, from being the 1st officer of the Valmal for 6 years before she was promoted 4 years ago.

Name: Mloret

Age: 157

Species: Dlorwani

Siblings: Nlorum

Occupation: Leader of his empire

Profile: Mloret is a very strong leader, and likes to keep his immediate surroundings simple. He has a tendency to be very ruthless against any major enemy he has.

Third: Comments will come next update. 

[gabry85 2]

Wow, I missed the last spectacular battle, great effects! Looking forward to see your new characters' role!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Lost

February 17th, 0165AL (2021)

The Valmal began shaking and the view of the wormhole turned into nothing but a blur as they left the Hasaq system. 

 Computer: Warning, wormhole is unstable.

Captain Vashuri: Shut down the Wapbervklex drive!

The Valmal began coasting as it shot out of the wormhole into a thick reddish-purple cloud.

Captain Vashuri: Where are we?

Cormani: According to the sensor logs, we are somewhere in the middle of the Sarim Nebula, about 950 light years from our previous position.

Lt. Kalmul: Wapbervklex drive is currently offline, and there is some moderate hull damage on the rear section of decks 6 and 7. Long range sensors and communication are also out due to interference from the nebula, short range sensors and communication are up, but there will be a lot of static.

1st Officer Chatakra: But how did we get here? We should still be close to the Hasaq system.

 Mardon: At least we are away from those ships.

Cormani: I think that last beam that hit us caused a power surge that pushed us all the way here.

Captain Vashuri: Go to 25% sublight, and hold present course course, and start a continuous scan of the surrounding areas and try to reduce the interference. Cmdr. Chatakra, how long before the Wapbervklex drive is back up?

1st Officer Chatakra: Engineering reports that it should be operational in about 10 hours.

 Mardon: I'm picking up something nearby on the sensors... It appears to be a rouge planet.

Captain Vashuri: Change course, and head for the planet

As entered orbit, the planet slowly appeared out of the clouds of the nebula.

 Mardon: As far as the sensors can tell, there is no stargate on the planet. Hold on, there appears to be something else in orbit... possibly a small moon.

Captain Vashuri: How long before it is within range?

Cormani: About 5 minutes until both visual range, and effective sensor range.

As they approached, a dark shape appeared out of the fog and slowly formed into a Blikora.

Captain Vashuri: Yellow alert!

 Mardon: Scanning now... The good news is that there is no one on board, and it is disabled. The bad news is, there is no sign of what disabled it in the first place.

Captain Vashuri: We will leave as soon as the Wapbervklex drive is back online, and we will stay at yellow alert until then, in case whatever disabled the Blikora comes back.

To be continued...

Myoria

This is the town of Bargor, located on the southern coast of the main island of Atlankynam. Along with Wolema just to the north, Bargor is the closest major town to the Seldonian border.

Bargor's beach. There seems to be competition between the blue towel and orange towel sellers...

The rest of the waterfront area, including the ferry terminal and a place to go on a boat cruise around the area.

To the south of town there is Minstra Island, which has its own ferry terminal, as well as several houses and a farm. For some reason several people have cars, even though there is nowhere to drive on the island, and the ferry to the island does not carry cars...

The entire island, as well as an incoming ferry.

Comments:

Smarty218: I'm glad you like it!

Schulmanator: I don't know... ask Lauren.

Joetropian1: There is actually 2 territories on Earth. Galaenther Island, which is in between Fiji and New Zealand, and Myoria. As for cost, it would probably be similar to the cost to get to other nearby places like Portugal.

Simfan34: Are you sure that they are totally out of it?

nihonkaranws: Thanks for the comments!

crushedcar: Actually I was thinking of Mloret's muphridians and Kull Warriers... but replicators work too.

zelgadis: Thank you for the comments!

Leech10: Now the only known species that aren't in the character list are al'Hasiq... (There is a Blitkarni in the list, but he is hard to find and has no control)

gabry85: Glad you like it!

[Smarty218 2]

Hey! That looks great! What water mod are you using? I really like the look of it!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Sir Leech, you have awesome effects and continue to impress!

I have to think that the blue towel sellers will be victorious... they have connections to wholesalers in New Atkinos who will undercut the orange towel folks.

[Zelgadis 638]

Interesting... Can a planet in such a place support life? I guess we'll find out sooner or later.

ISF

[gabry85 2]

Originally posted by: Schulmanator Sir Leech, you have awesome effects and continue to impress!

I have to think that the blue towel sellers will be victorious... they have connections to wholesalers in New Atkinos who will undercut the orange towel folks.quote>

Plus, they have to face Maxis' monopoly! Resistance is futile!

Anyway, great effects on the nebula (maybe because I always love nebulae)! Did you use 3ds for these shots? Can't wait for more!

[jacqulina 162]

wonderfull work and pics my friend

[Blazerhawk 162]

That has to be annoying. Stuck in gas cloud with minimal engines.

I have to admit your space shots are absolutely amazing.

[Zelgadis 638]

Originally posted by: crushedcar That has to be annoying. Stuck in gas cloud with minimal engines.

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Sounds like the last time I went to the drive-thru of White Castle in my old 92 horsepower Toyota. 

ISF

[Simfan34 11]

Hmm.... they NOT out of it, I see. Good to see Bernicia... or almost.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Lost, part 2

February 17th, 0165AL (2021)

The Valmal continued to orbit the planet as the Wapbervklex drive was repaired.

Cormani: The Blikora can't have been here for long, all orbits here are unstable over a few years due to the gas from the nebula.

Lt. Kalmul: So whatever took it out could still be around?

Cormani: Yes, it is possible.

 Mardon: I'm picking up two unidentified objects heading in this direction.

Captain Vashuri: Go to red alert.

The two Scourge ships from the previous battle appeared out of the clouds, and the Valmal opened fire as the Scourge ships did the same. However, both side's beam weapons dissipated long before they came close to the other ships. 

Captain Vashuri: What's going on?

 Mardon: The nebula seems to be absorbing the energy from the weapons.

One of the Scourge ships changed course, and began to fly directly at the Valmal.

Captain Vashuri: Evasive maneuvers, and prepare to fire coilguns!

The Valmal shuddered as it fired a broadside, a beam form the Scourge ship impacted the shields, and the 2 ships bounced off of each other.

 Computer: Shields are at 21%.

 Mardon: The coilgun fire is also being absorbed by the nebula, we will only be able to engage them at point blank range with conventional weaponry.

Captain Vashuri: That is why we won't use conventional weaponry... Computer, how many thermonuclear warheads are currently able to be used?

 Computer: 8 warheads are available, all with a 500MT yield.

Captain Vashuri: Keep us out of range of the Scourge ships, and prep 4 of the warheads for launch, set to detonate just outside of the Scourge ships' shields.

Ensign Yarin: Will do, Captain.

Lt. Bariel: The warheads should be ready in 30 seconds.

Lt. Bariel: The warheads are ready.

Captain Vashuri: Fire.

The 4 missiles launched from the Valmal, and began flying to their targets.

Two of the missiles were shot down before they detonated, but the other two detonated as the Scourge ships flew out of the way.

 Mardon: Both ships have survived, and... wait. Something's happening...

1st Officer Chatakra: What is it?

 Mardon: Hold on... There is a massive energy build up in the nebula around where the warheads detonated.

2 energy discharges from the nebula impacted one of the Scourge ships, taking down its shields.

As the Valmal began to leave the area, a third discharge hit the ship, which began to fall apart.

Lt. Bariel: The other ship has lost shields!

Captain Vashuri: Open fire with the railguns!

Unlike the energy based weapons, the railgun rounds reached their target, and along with several smaller discharges from the nebula, they disable the remaining Scourge ship. Just as the Scourge ship began falling back, one of the discharges impacted the Valmal.

 Computer: Shields are offline.

Captain Vashuri: Go to maximum safe speed, now!

A large blast rocked the ship as another discharge impacted, and the main antenna was ripped off of the ship.

Lt. Kalmul: Long range sensors and communications are totally out, hull breaches have been detected on decks 6, 9, and 10, and engines 3, 7, and 8 have been disabled. Emergency containment fields are holding.

The ship shook again as a second discharge hit.

Lt. Kalmul: Another hull breach has just formed in holodeck 2, rear weapons are now offline... Wapbervklex drive is now online!

Captain Vashuri: Activate it!

Ensign Yarin: Opening wormhole!

Meanwhile, back at the site of the battle, the nebula had calmed down, and one Scourge ship continued to drift as its inhabitants began to repair the heavy damage to the ship...

To be continued...

Myoria

One of the several farms in the area around Bargor.

Another farm, as well as part of the Wolema Solar Power Facility.

Up in the mountains to the north of Bargor and to the east of Wolema, there are several open areas which commonly have flowers. It's a nice place to have a picnic, but it is a long hike to get to most of these open areas, and remember, don't feed the wild animals. 

Some of the forest next to Wolema.

Comments:

Smarty218: I believe it is Peg's Brigantine mod.

Schulmanator: We will have to see who wins the towel wars...

zelgadis: If it does, it probably wouldn't be anything like other known life, the nebula gas is poisonous to biological life.

gabry85: I used a mix of gmax and gimp.

jacqulina: Thanks for the comment!

crushedcar: Glad you like it!

zelgadis²: Would a shield help?

Simfan34: I'll get over to that side of Myoria sometime...

[Smarty218 2]

Thx.

AWESOME EFFECTS! I really like the city building too!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

You have the coolest sci fi battle pics! Awesome! Pix and story both compelling.

[Blazerhawk 162]

Awesome work! That nebula seems angry about nuclear warfare inside it

I like the city building too.

[gabry85 2]

[Zelgadis 638]

Narrow escape! I wonder if there was something else going on in there...

ISF

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Crossing Paths

February 18th, 0165AL (2021)

Captain Vashuri: Drop us out of the wormhole.

Captain Vashuri: Can you determine where we are now?

Cormani: Yes, we are just on the edge of the Sarim nebula, about 67LY from Narya.

Captain Vashuri: What is the closest planet with a stargate?

Cormani: P7X-541, about 19 LY away.

Captain Vashuri: Plot a course for P7X-541.

Ensign Yarin: Right away.

About 3 hours later, the Valmal exited the wormhole over P7X-541, and entered orbit.

Captain Vashuri: Dial the gate.

Narya RDPM

Sergeant Varmon: Incoming wormhole!

Gen. Yelslew: Raise the shield.

Sergeant Varmon: No IDC. Nothing else either.

Gen. Yelslew: Nothing?

Sergeant Varmon: Not yet... There's an incoming message, audio and video. It's from... the Valmal?

Gen. Yelslew: Put it on screen.

Gen. Yelslew: Wh... Where did you find a stargate?

Captain Vashuri: P7X-541.

Gen. Yelslew: And how did you get there so fast? We received an automated transmission saying that you arrived at the Hasaq System, but then nothing.

1st Officer Chatakra: It's a long story.

Captain Vashuri: We were attacked by the Extragalactic Scourge, and somehow jumped all the way into the Sarim Nebula in a few seconds when we tried to leave. The full story can wait until we get back, as we lost all long range communications, as well as sensors.

 Mardon: A ship just dropped out of hyperspace.

 Mardon: It's a Blikora.

Captain Vashuri: Red alert.

To be continued...

Myoria

It is now time to see Kelniem, the largest city in Karei county. Well, maybe "only city in Karei county" would be better, as the rest of the county/island is nothing but farms, forest, and the town of Meira. This update will focus on the southern side of town, which is to the top of the picture.

The Kelniem Solar Power Facility, as well as one of 3 ferry terminals.

The south side of town is the location of the high wealth area, as well as the mayor's house. The Mayor also seems to have a private stairway down to the beach, but for some reason, there are hedges blocking the top of the stairs.

The west end of the high wealth area. There seems to be a bit of a mud problem on the one embankment corner...

And here is the beach... and the forest, and the Kelniem Solar Power Facility, and the high wealth area... The orange towels seem to be winning the Towel Wars here by a large margin. Looks like the mud problem was cleared up... I think. Unlike the Mayor, one of the residents there has a private stairway they can actually use. Wait, what's that noise?

Hey! You're supposed to cloak your runabouts when you are on Earth! And you're not supposed to fly them over cities, either! Anyway, this is what most of the outer parts of the city is like, runaway runabouts not included.

Just some farms, tomatoes, pumpkins, honey, grapes, peanuts, a field that was already plowed, and a field that I don't have a clue what they are trying to use for... I'm not sure if the farmers even know what they are trying to grow there.

North side of town coming soon. Until then, just look at the overview pic.

Comments:

Smarty218: Glad you like it!

Schulmanator: Thanks for the comment!

crushedcar: Probably just about anything would be angry if there was nuclear warfare inside of it.

gabry85: Careful, the nebula gas is poisonous.

zelgadis: Something else?

[Schulmanator 5,787]

A runaway runabout? Must have been what awakened me from my nap!

[Zelgadis 638]

Heh heh. Naughty teenager out for a joyride, perhaps?

Good story! The pics go great with it.

ISF

[gabry85 2]

Wow, the mayor has a stairway to his own hedge (and apparently he's not the only one)??

Great pictures again and cool dialogs! Excellent marina, I like the town! Can't wait for more!

[palin1388 0]

I like the solar array. Maybe the one farm is growing roses they sell for quite a bit.

[Joetropian1 1]

Wow, I seem to have missed quite a few updates, sorry. They look quite good thogh. You definitely have the best scifi battle pics on all of ST! Keep it up!

JT1

[Blazerhawk 162]

Wow! Can these guys ever catch a break? Nice stargate effect, too.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Crossing Paths, part 2

February 18th, 0165AL (2021)

Gen. Yelslew: A Blikora?

Lt. Kalmul: They are hailing us.

Captain Vashuri: Yes, and we have to go

Gen. Yelslew: Okay.

Captain Vashuri: Open a channel.

Just after the connection with the RDPM ended, a low quality image from the Blikora appeared on the viewscreen.

 Blitkar: This planet has been claimed in the name of Mloret. Leave now, or we will open fire.

The viewscreen changed back to an image of the planet and the communication ended.

Lt. Bariel: I do not recommend a battle now.

 Mardon: They are charging weapons.

1st Officer Chatakra: How do they expect us to leave that quickly?

The Blikora fired two shots, both of which flew over the Valmal with a large amount of clearance.

Lt. Bariel: I think it was just a warning.

Captain Vashuri: Set a course for home.

A wormhole opening appeared, and the Valmal flew into it.

Myoria

The overview of Kelniem again, in case you forgot it.

The eastern suburb area of Kelniem.

Off to the northeast of the main area of town is the location of the fishing and boat repair industry, as well as a Myonian Coast Guard station.

Coast guard station at night.

The northern beach of Kelniem, where the blue towels are winning the towel wars.

The waterfront area includes a food court, fishing pier, and submarine rides.

The marina area, along with a waterfront restaurant and gift shop where you can buy copies of "Yellow Submarine." (It's the building just to the right of the small boat storage.)

More marina, as well as several sport fishing boats. It looks like some people are impatient, and decided to go fishing while the boat is still docked. 

Downtown Kelniem. It looks like they couldn't decide what style of rowhomes to build, so they built several types.

Downtown Kelniem at night.

Comments:

Schulmanator: Good thing there aren't too many runaway runabouts...

zelgadis: Maybe...

gabry85: Thanks for the comment!

palin1388: I was talking about the farm with all the brown stuff.

Joetropian1: Glad you like it!

crushedcar: I thought it was about time to put in a kawoosh in one of the pictures.