WickNole

The build had received lots of good comments, and I can only join these. The only thing I would like to add is the comments on your lighting setup. Awesome! Please continue sharing these. Very useful and helpful. The only thing that worries me here is the location choice. Do we have rocks on H05? In case there'll be enough Octan researches on Livgorn by Thursday, I'd consider changing the sector.

Doubt that. Domination points are awarded on weekly basis.

This is the next chapter of Wick Nole's story. Introduction. [soNE Freebuild] The Story Begins Chapter 1. [soNE Freebuild] A Fine Delivery Chapter 2. [soNE Freebuild] Unexpected Arrival Chapter 3. [soNE ep. VII] "Before we leave this planet..." A few months later... The group had done a few jobs in the Outer Rim, but still no contact from the Alliance. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The story: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- - " ... need to stop on Tatooine ... we are having a meeting there with one of the racers." - " ... why there? It's VERY unsafe, and no good jobs there." - "There are races in a few days... need to prevent one from participating." - " ... Okay... but why are "we" having a meeting? Why do you need me there?" - "The money. We are short of time and money, and you seem to have collected some savings from that hideout of yours back on Corellia. I need to pay the guy 1000 credits in advance and 5000 in two weeks. We'll have the incoming transfer in a week, but these 1000 credits are ones I worry about. We can really use your help there." - "Besides... You're the only human face here. And these guys... um... they prefer dealing with your kind, you know." - "If this helps the Alliance - I'm ready. Let's do that." - "Good. I'll brief you on our assignment then. Firstly, you act as a BLACK SUN operative..." -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- A few hours later... Tatooine. - "So... We've heard you have an offer for us." - "Indeed. Exactly as planned." - "Good. Then you two - take this droid of yours and these crates and block the entrance. And you - go inside, we'll talk there." -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Few moments later. - "Speak now." - "We need you to skip this race. We are expecting lots of "unexpected" things to happen." - "So what. The pod racing IS dangerous, in any race." - "Fair. But not this one. Believe me. Besides, there is a compensation we can offer. 1000 now and 5000 more if you are not on the start line." - "Hm... Come back here tomorrow. I'm not feeling well..." (winks) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The build: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Small garage on the busy street, just next to the Imperial outpost. A strange place to meet, but a very safe one. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Some extra close-ups.

Hope that we'll control H05 by weekend and will move further. So be prepared for rocky/mountainous terrain. Lava is highly possible.

That's a very good example how an exploration mission can look like!

The forklift is perfect! It is small and simple - and that's exactly what the forklift should be: a small and maneuverable mule. And the comic-strip-type representation is a thing not so often seen here.

Well done! Like the mining station. And the droid is a very nice addition. Any thoughts on making a slightly larger base? IMO, the station overhangs the base a bit.

Open channel message #003 to Octan Corpotarion. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- I support the idea of having branches within the Corporation, each with different assignments, but... With 30 domination points needed to take control on the planet, we need around 9-10 missions (first month will anyway be "race for sectors" with no direct contacts). As there is ( yet ), 18 members, at lest for the week #001 we are able to secure 2 sectors max, which is, however, tough. One secured zone is thus a more reasonable target. Judging by already reported missions, H05 (x4) is a primary target anyway. We're almost a halfway there already. But more to the point: the idea is to create an "Octan Exploration Team", which could provide around 20 domination points (i.e. we need 5-6 supporters for that). This team will have the common target each week, and others will be having a broader exploration choice. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- End of message #003.

Thank you for your comments. Pictures added.

I'd offer either G05 or H05. The choice between these two is all yours. OR, if you can wait until Thursday - go to the one closest to being taken. Sometimes I just can't restrain myself... Oh...

Open channel message #001 to Octan Corpotarion. (edited) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- All right. As we have the team ready and growing, I'd offer to discuss the current status and initial development. As building options are yet limited, the offer is to concentrate on maximum two planets in the beginning - choosing the ones which will provide larger variety of both resources and terrain types (hence building variety). Current options: Homeworld - H06 - Farmolis / oceans, grassy plains / provides Awesomnium G05 - Zimunsk / rocks, mountains / provides Water + access to Biomass x3 / access to jungle, islands, plains, mountains, oceans, deserts, shifting oceans H05 - Livgorn / swamps, jungle / provides Awesomnium + access to Biomass x2 / access to plains, mountains, oceans, lava, rocks + way towards Mithril G07 - Hennigan II / forest, grass plains / provides Water + access to Biomass x2, Awesomnium / access to deserts, shifting oceans, arid deserts, asteroids H07 - Quantus III / mountains, forests, oceans / provides Awesomnium + access to Biomass, Awesomnium / access to lava, rocks, asteroids + way towards Copper G05 exploration provides access to water (one of out two sources on 2-gate-radius) largest terrain variety (almost every possible type) + huge Biomass excavation possibilities. H05 exploration - similar to G05 opportunities, but less terrain types (no deserts). However, this planed is the first step to "outer belt" planets and, ultimately, Mithril. G07 - largest resources variety (one of out two sources on 2-gate-radius) and way towards large water deposits later on; majority of terrain types (all but rocks). H07 - similar to H05 with even less resource and terrain variety, but later on can be used as the way to Copper. Another positive aspect to concider - Awesomnium deposits on H07 and nearby asteroid belt. We have already started exploring G05 and H05. In my opinion, G05 was a perfect choice, H07 being not so positive on the second thought. I'd probably chosen G07 instead. But what is done - is done. However, as the first explorations had already started, I'd rather not disperse our activities during the first week. Let's see what we will achieve together on these two and then we'll be able to decide how many more builds are needed to get control of the planets (I hope, however, that we'll be able to grasp at least one already, if we concentrate). As for the tech tree - the first six technologies with bonuses are the following (all of them require three nodes): - Ground Tactics - 3.300 awesomnuim / 800 or 900 water / 800 or 900 biomass = extra domination point for corporation (+1) when building a vehicle + further military development (later - Mithril dependancy) - Naturalist's Training - 3.300 awesomnuim / 800 or 900 water/ 800 or 900 biomass = extra resource for corporation (+10) when building an exploration action + way to Alien communication and more resources (later - Gold dependancy) - Awesomnuim foundry - 3.300 awesomnuim / 800 or 900 water/ 800 or 900 biomass = extra resource for corporation (+10) when building a civil building + way to more bonuses on vehicles (later - Copper dependancy) - Battlefield research - 3.300 awesomnuim / 800 or 900 water/ 800 or 900 biomass = extra resource for corporation (+10) when building a military building - Prospecting - 3.300 awesomnuim / 800 or 900 water/ 800 or 900 biomass = extra resource for corporation (+10) when gaining any resource - Spaceship Mastery - 3.300 awesomnuim / 800 or 900 water/ 800 or 900 biomass = extra domination point for corporation (+1) when building a spaceship I'd rather go towards foundry first... but this needs more discussion. Let's see how the first week goes. All TierOne technologies require 1.000+100+100 resources, therefore need constant inflow of Awesomnium anyway. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- End of message #001. Open channel message #002 to Octan Corpotarion. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Need secure channel. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- End of message #002.

Yep, works in FF. Thank you.

I´ll try Chrome also.

It's Firefox 37.0.2. No planets' descriptions either. Tried Internet Exprorer as well. Nothing.

Nothing.

How could I see the TechTree properly? I can see the map of technologies, but no description is available anywhere.

Not a forced perspective, actually. More pictures will surely follow.

Formal introduction and avatar are ready. Name: Wick Nole Fraction: Octan Corporation Job: Engineer 100px*100px image: First transmission is ready.

We'll lead Octan Corporation to prosperity!

Wick Nole signing for duty. Corporation: OCTAN Job: Engineer

Hoping that the results will arrive here soon.

Do not overestimate your power.

Category A: #2 #4 #6 Category B: #4 #6 #10 Category C: #5 #6 #7

Blue looked good with white on the MOC. Try fitting these on the first floor and see how it comes.

Cool idea and development. As of comments... I am not sure if this "green thing" suits the color scheme of the build.