NO LONGER UPDATED // The Illium Empire

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

:: REPLIES/NOTES ::

Vivapanda: It's tragic, really. I spent hours just for one screenshot. Whatever it takes for a good story, right? Also, check your messages.

LegoBuilder123: I'm honored to hear this is your favorite CJ! If you feel emotions when reading the story, it means I'm doing my job! And Calistan had it coming. The next update will see the end of the war.

CityMaster: Thanks! Las Colinas will be rebuilt though, with a little help from an unexpected country.

LastTrueChamp: Thanks! Illium sometimes disappears to the second page thanks to real-life syndrome

Notes: I have been meaning to get an update soon, but once again, I'm not at home for an extended period of time. Tomorrow I'm going back to my house to pick some things up. Along with it is a USB drive with my plugins folder, with my SimCity 4 disc, and my Adobe CS3 installers. I should have an update out by this weekend, even if a small one.

[simlink 1,098]

I can relate to having no time... W&T has been moving at a snails pace for weeks now. Look forward to when you are able to post your next update, they're always pretty awesome.

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

The president of the Federation of Calistan received this yesterday on a secure line. It seems as if the war may be coming to a close.

As always, +1's are nice!

Another update is coming very soon!

  Edited May 20, 2012 by daTSchikinhed  

[simlink 1,098]

Interesting, look forward to seeing how this continues on...

[Charlie_Zane 963]

I hope he does go forward in surrendering, the has been so much damage already!

[Legobuilder123 24]

Dissolving the entire nation seems a bit...harsh to me, but this is for the good for all. Can't wait how this turns out!

[TekindusT 3,809]

It's weird to read a letter telling you "you're done" written so politely... Great!

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

Just a small update. I've been studying for finals (My final week starts tomorrow!)

Anywho, I'm rebuilding the Sariah Airport. It's being upgraded from a regional airport to an International Airport at the moment. While doing so, it gave me a little inspiration to throw something together to keep you all interested.

:: REPLIES ::

Sim_Link: It will take a very interesting twist, coming up soon. Definitely an unexpected one.

City_Master: President Wolfe may be stubborn, but he's not stupid. He knows when he is defeated.

LegoBuilder123: Keep in mind that the Empire is still in it's colonial expansion phase. The addition of Calistan under the protectorate will improve the Empire's world standing.

TekindusT: Hahahah, I never thought of it that way, but I suppose you're right.

:: UPDATE ::

A little news

Her Majesty Queen Alexandra Lynn Sariah II departs her country (the first time in more than 50 years the queen herself has left the Empire) from the Sariah International Airport, headed to Bijsterveld, Heimen for the peace summit. She is leaving aboard the HTV-91 "Majestic" class Royal VToSL Transport, aptly named "Royal One", escorted by two XJ-35 "Talon" class VToL Gunships.

[SimCoug 5,976]

Awesome photo editing with the shadows!

[Legobuilder123 24]

Ahh the peace summit is finally happening. With the Empire expanding, no doubt it will attract a lot more attention that it is now. Long live the Empire!

[bigro 165]

My money is on that getting shot down

But anyway, this entire CJ is just sauce, so sauce. Keep it up man, I enjoy this.

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

Remember that twist? Well here's the first teaser of it... and it's a big one.

I will be updating hopefully tomorrow evening after my final exam. Hopefully that'll give my computer time to render the 25+ million poly model.

Anywho..

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Several opponents of the ruling party have been wondering why there is a 1.8 trillion credit spending budget for the "Defense of the Homeland" allotment. The world will soon know what it is...

  Edited June 12, 2012 by daTSchikinhed  

[Legobuilder123 24]

A possible space defense satellite? Or a first-class space battleship? Or whatever that is, its caught my keen attention. Good work!

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Ooo that's interesting! High-tech advanced space ship?

[vivapanda 422]

The entire nation of Heimen is looking forward to the Queen's visit!

[Benedict 3,119]

I love the image of the Archangel - very nicely done.

[TMorgan 19]

Mysterious! Maybe the war has only just begun?

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

Just wanna give you guys a quick update, completely unrelated to the CJ, but my house flooded. I haven't been able to use my computer (since the flood caused a short in the power supply). Just after that happened, I got a call from EALA asking me if I was interested in working for them. All they needed was my portfolio... which is on my damaged computer.

So, i may be sparse the next couple of weeks, since I'm moving from the house and still searching for parts to salvage for my computer. For this, I deeply apologize. The Illium CJ is one of my favorite hobbies to work on and I absolutely adore it with all my heart.

I really appreciate all the support CJ has had in the past few months. My little baby has gotten such great praise!

[vivapanda 422]

That's afwul, I hope you can recover your computer! Is the water already gone?

[PrideOfCascadia 1]

Hope everthing works out! And if I'm not mistaken, isn't Illium in the Nova Project? (they started it back up) I just joined a few days ago.

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

Just another offtopic update, I've ordered a replacement power supply, motherboard, and RAM (video card, CPU and other hardware was salvageable). I should have my computer up and running this week. Hopefully I can resume work on Illium. Thank you all for the support!

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

Replies:

LegoBuilder: The final construction on the Archangel Exploration Vessel has been delayed due to the war. (IE my house flooding)

City_Master: Yessir. Colony Ship, to be exact.

Vivapanda: The Queen is en route. I will let you handle her arrival in Heimen, since it is your country, after all. And yes, the water is gone.

Benidect: Thank you!

TMorgan: No, it's not a vessel of War, thank the Gods.

PrideofCascadia: Yes, I've submitted some union applications plus company apps there. You should update it

Update:

I have been sitting on this for a while now. While the Queen is away, we'll get a glimpse of the Northern province of Callia.

This is Thessia City. It sits in the northern end of the Serenity Mountains in a valley along the River of the Kings. it is a modest little city, only boasting about 95,000 people.

Here we have Terraria Peak on the North end of Thessia City. It's a great place for telecommunications. Terraria peak is also home to a small wind farm that powers the comms center.

[simlink 1,098]

I really like the comm. towers and windmills. Fantastic!

[Legobuilder123 24]

Super job on those cities! The comm. tower with the road zig-zaggin to the top of the hill is very nice! It kinda reminds me of the similar tower on Bf3 Caspian Border Map.

[SimCoug 5,976]

Awesome hill picture!

[Ion_Cannon 677]

Looks great I especially like the split level nature of the transport networks, a few suggestions though if I may.

There doesn't seem to be any traffic, so the scene doesn't look very lively and the repetition of the church building stands out, because it is such a unique structure.

[vivapanda 422]

Beautiful city!

I'll publish the peace summit soon (:

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

Replies:

Sim_Link: Thanks! I generally don't like to do too much editing to my photos, but that one I felt I could pull it off.

LegoBuilder: Haha, I never noticed that. Thankfully, I don't think that people will be base jumping from it

Simcoug: Thanks man!

Ion_Cannon: Yeah, I generally turn traffic off for performance. I guess when i go for shots from now on, I'll try and remember to turn it on.

vivapanda: So far, I'm loving what I'm seeing. If you need a render of Her Majesty's Royal Transport at a certain zoom/angle, let me know. And thank you!

Notes:

My baby is all good again. My computer is up and running at 110%!

Updates:

The Ministry of Transportation has been very busy helping rebuild and improve the country. Here are some proposed extensions and improvements to local area transit routes.

Construction on the IH-20 Loop South extension and the iCART railway have begun.

Maddigan City has once again expanded, this time to the south. A beautiful new suburban neighborhood has popped up, Windemere Estates. The land value is relatively high here, especially lots close to Lake Windemere.

Construction of the railway and IH-20 Loop South have been completed now. The railway runs from Highland Village to the west, all the way to downtown Illium City. Loop IH-20 south circles from IH-75 to Yarahi Heights, where it turns into Ft worth Drive.

Thanks for visiting the Illium Empire! As always, +1's and comments are more than welcome!

[SimCoug 5,976]

I really like that raised rail line that winds across the valley. You have some great wide zoom shots in that update.

[simlink 1,098]

I, too, really like the elevated rail line. I like how it isn't not just completely straight, same for the highway. I am prone to doing that... maybe I'll try a highway the actually curves.