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<!-- Shortcut: AMPE = Anti-Marauder Phlebotinum Emitter
Though in the long term this would make sense to change to just "Phlebotinum Emitter", as within the Journals the "threat" that's on the outside is not revealed before the Marauders invade. -->

<!-- Displayed upon: Starting the game with hostile-to-player and/or AI Marauders
Faction: None
Faction Color: None
Planet: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_Start" sidebar_text="Parametrium background-radiation detected" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// Parametrium background-radiation detected"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Parametrium background-radiation detected

Commander,
during regular scans we detected Parametrium radiation. While harmless to humans this warrants further investigation, as there is no natural source known to us.

Parametrium-based radiation is often used to 'whirl' space-time, that is to say create worsen natural faults in space-time to create wormholes, or even manipulate the gravity of high-mass objects. Or in other words: It's a potential spin on Warp Drive technology.

It was theorized during the Human Civil War that drive technology could be built to travel between planets using Parametrium-rays, opening an artificial wormhole to a predetermined location, but scientists were still doing baby steps when an accident caused the entire research station to fold, well, who knows where even if it even stayed in one piece. While proving that the drive could work it also showed just how dangerous messing with the space-time continuum can be, and research was dropped to improve existing drive technologies.

To sum it up: If we're detecting traces of it around us we're due to a visit from who-knows-what. Just in case it's enemies we should be prepared to defend any planet in our territory, at least until fleets arrive.


Head of RnD
George Murphy" />

<!-- Displayed upon: Starting the game with the AMPE
Faction: None
Faction Color: None
Planet: None
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_Beacon_Start" sidebar_text="Phlebotinum background-radiation detected" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// Phlebotinum background-radiation detected"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Phlebotinum background-radiation detected

Commander,
during regular scans we detected Phlebotinum radiation. While harmless to humans this warrants further investigation, as there is no natural source known to us. Thus we conclude someone or something is flooding the galaxy with it for unknown purposes.

Phlebotinum-based radiation is often used to 'flatten' space-time, that is to say resolve the stress that forms wormholes, and in higher concentrations disrupt the gravity of high-mass objects. It's too weak to affect any natural wormholes, but it prevents any and all unnatural ones from even opening fully, that means to allow living entities to travel through. While specifically fortified machines can pass the dimensional stress on our bodies would instantly kill anyone.

It was theorized during the Human Civil War that drive technology could be built to travel between planets using its anti-radiation, so-called Parametrium-rays to turn stress points in 3.5-dimensional space into a fully-fledged 4-dimensional rift, opening an artificial wormhole to a predetermined location, but scientists were still doing baby steps when an accident caused the entire research station to fold, well, who knows where even if it even stayed in one piece. While proving that the drive could work it also showed just how dangerous messing with the space-time continuum can be, and research was dropped to improve existing drive technologies.

We will continue to monitor the situation and inform you when new information comes up.


Head of RnD
George Murphy" />

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Faction: None
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: Planet the AMPE is on
Unit: AMPE
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_Beacon_Discovered" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{UnitTypeName}&lt;/color&gt; found on {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        text_replacement_related_unit_type="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{UnitTypeName}&lt;/color&gt; found on {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{UnitTypeName}&lt;/color&gt; found on {PlanetName}

Commander,
we have located an unknown device on {PlanetName}. Initial scans show that it is built from mostly Human technology, with some components unknown to us and dating around 400 years of age. It also is the source of the Phlebotinum background-radiation we detected earlier, in fact the entire purpose of it seems to be saturating the known galaxy with it.

A carefully calibrated monitoring system keeps a constant check on the radiation levels, adjusting output into all directions as to not destroy natural wormholes, assuming it is capable of this level of power, but to prevent any formation of artificial rifts using Parametrium-radiation. Whoever built this seems to have done so to keep something out of this galaxy.

From a scientific standpoint analyzing the as of yet unknown parts would yield some very interesting insight, but this would require taking the device apart. Forcibly. It's unlikely we will be able to replicate this complex of an emitter for a while, so if whatever this keeps away still exists it may very well arrive.

From a military standpoint this could be enemies or allies, but given that we haven't seen any of the known alien species develop this technology and its complete uselessness against the AI it's a good bet that this keeps away humans.

After talking to Tactical Adviser Leev we are certain that, should we decide to destroy this thing, whoever or whatever it keeps away could enter anywhere in the galaxy, at any point. With fully-fledged Parametrium-Drives there are certain limitations, but arriving is no problem. The biggest issue may be that retreat is impossible. After opening an artificial wormhole it can only stay open for a very short time after which the space-time continuum in this region needs time to restore itself, stranding the traveler.

If we indeed decide to scrap the {FactionColor}{UnitTypeName}&lt;/color&gt; for science we should have the defenses to last a while even if enemy forces arrive on planets far away from the frontline, at least long enough for our fleets to arrive. This goes double for Economic Command Stations.

In any case, the decision is yours Commander. But choose wisely.


Head of RnD
George Murphy" />

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Faction: None
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: Planet the AMPE is on
Unit: AMPE
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_Beacon_Destroyed" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{UnitTypeName}&lt;/color&gt; destroyed" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        text_replacement_related_unit_type="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{UnitTypeName}&lt;/color&gt; destroyed"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{UnitTypeName}&lt;/color&gt; destroyed

Commander,
immediately after destroying the {FactionColor}{UnitTypeName}&lt;/color&gt; our scanners picked up spikes in Parametrium-radiation in all the known sectors, though not strong enough to open artificial wormholes this clearly indicates we've stirred up someone.

I heavily suggest to, if we haven't already, put sufficient defenses on any world, especially those with important or irreplaceable structures. We have no way of knowing if this is friend or foe but just to be safe we should assume they are hostile.

But, on a positive note, I've received word from our Head of RnD, Parum, that he and his team have analyzed the wreckage on {PlanetName} and made some important discoveries. I'll append his report for you:
___________________

Research Log {PlanetName}-67_B

Analysis of the remains of the {FactionColor}{UnitTypeName}&lt;/color&gt; is complete. Very interesting technology, though we are unable to entirely understand it yet.

It seems that the Phlebotinum-radiation was being produced as a byproduct of the quantum-radioactive decay of Tri-Mesons. The process seems to be unending, somehow the decay continues even after the catalyst has been depleted. I fear that without the original catalyst we will not be able to reverse-engineer the device and bring it to life.
___________________

The rest of the report is plain scientific data that I doubt any normal mortal can understand. Something about the emitter structure and control technology being highly advanced and usable for our own RnD. You get the idea.

In any case, I hope it was worth potentially opening our doors for invaders. Me and my crews stand ready to intercept should the need arise.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />

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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: Planet the AMPE is on
Unit: AMPE
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_Allies_Beacon_Introduction" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; alliance forged" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        text_replacement_related_unit_type="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; alliance forged"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; alliance forged

Commander,
immediately after destroying the {FactionColor}{UnitTypeName}&lt;/color&gt; on {PlanetName} our scanners picked up spikes in Parametrium-radiation in all the known sectors, and shortly after received a communication from a faction calling themselves the '{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt;'. They demanded to speak to president Reman.

After a short discussion they announced that we had successfully negotiated the terms for an alliance against the AI. These are the terms for you and your crews.

______________________________________

Treaty {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt;-PT-1_D

This treaty hereby binds both signing parties to the following terms:

1. Prohibiting the use of force, deadly or otherwise, on the respective other.
	a) Any individual(s) of either party breaking this term and being judged guilty a lawful court are to be punished by having done to them what was done to the victim(s).
	b) Such punishment is to be executed by the faction they belong to.
	c) Punishment includes anything up to the death penalty.
	d) Should the party in question deny or delay punishment without either approval of the other or plausible reason this results in a breach of treaty as described in section 3.

2. Sharing the access to planetary resources if sharing the ownership of a planet except for what is excluded under section 5. item b) and c).
	a) This includes metal, energy and any other kind of resource that may be found.
	b) Monopolizing by any means, which includes secrecy, results in a breach of treaty as described in section 3.
	c) Any individual(s) breaking these terms are to be punished by replacing all resulting damages.
	d) If the individual(s) is/are unable to pay the entire sum the party they belong to is to pay the remainder.
	e) If payment is refused or impossible this results in a breach of treaty as described in section 3 only if the other party demands payment in full and no agreement on a partial sum can be made.

3. Keeping any of the terms above and below until this treaty is broken, be it formally resolved or by breaking any of its terms.
	a) Any party has the right not to demand the resolution of this treaty if broken by the other, therefore keeping it in effect.
	b) If one party breaks the treaty the other is immediately released from all its obligations if they so desire.
	c) To formally break the treaty it must be resolved in negotiations between both parties.
	d) Until the time items 3.a), 3.b) and/or 3.c) apply this treaty is considered valid.

4. Both parties have the right to call a leadership assembly and negotiate changes as well as exceptions to this treaty.
	a) Until formally signed by both parties the current terms apply.
	b) Any violation to the treaty is to be judged and executed upon based on the rules of the treaty which was in effect at the time.
	c) If any such violation lasted over multiple changes to this treaty the damaged party may chose one of the treaties in effect as the base for action.


The {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; alone hereby are bound to the following terms:

4. Fighting the AI as well as any further enemy the other party designates as such with all means available.
	a) This includes potential splinter-, subgroups or insurgents of their own and the other parties faction.
	b) The parties military will operate independently in all fields.
	c) The parties economy will operate independently in all fields.
	d) The parties government will operate independently in all fields.


The Human Remnant alone hereby are bound to the following terms:

5. Sharing all gained intel on the enemy whether deemed relevant or not.
	a) This includes scouting, intelligence reports and data gained by hacking.
	b) This also includes information gained on other factions, including the AI and its sub-factions, and their relations to any other faction.

6.) This party lays claim to certain resources and objects:
	a) Hacking and Science Points entirely belong to this party.
	b) All forms of Capturable or Hackable Objectives entirely belong to this party.


We hereby commit ourselves and our subordinates to all of the above terms, knowing their full effect and meaning.

President Christopher Reman
representing the Human Remnant

{FactionColor}Dread Pirate 'Wraith'
representing the {FactionName}&lt;/color&gt;
______________________________________


We expect you and your crews to follow these terms upon taking notice. Violations will be dealt with according to the treaty.

Chief Secretary
Kirak Brover" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: None
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_Allies_Start_Introduction" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; alliance forged" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; alliance forged"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; alliance forged

Commander,
while out scavenging supplies our crews were confronted with other Human ships. First contact was peaceful and have now established communications with the {FactionColor}{UnitTypeName}&lt;/color&gt;.

After a short discussion they announced that we had successfully negotiated the terms for an alliance against the AI. These are the terms for you and your crews.

______________________________________

Treaty {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt;-PT-1_D

This treaty hereby binds both signing parties to the following terms:

1. Prohibiting the use of force, deadly or otherwise, on the respective other.
	a) Any individual(s) of either party breaking this term and being judged guilty a lawful court are to be punished by having done to them what was done to the victim(s).
	b) Such punishment is to be executed by the faction they belong to.
	c) Punishment includes anything up to the death penalty.
	d) Should the party in question deny or delay punishment without either approval of the other or plausible reason this results in a breach of treaty as described in section 3.

2. Sharing the access to planetary resources if sharing the ownership of a planet except for what is excluded under section 5. item b) and c).
	a) This includes metal, energy and any other kind of resource that may be found.
	b) Monopolizing by any means, which includes secrecy, results in a breach of treaty as described in section 3.
	c) Any individual(s) breaking these terms are to be punished by replacing all resulting damages.
	d) If the individual(s) is/are unable to pay the entire sum the party they belong to is to pay the remainder.
	e) If payment is refused or impossible this results in a breach of treaty as described in section 3 only if the other party demands payment in full and no agreement on a partial sum can be made.

3. Keeping any of the terms above and below until this treaty is broken, be it formally resolved or by breaking any of its terms.
	a) Any party has the right not to demand the resolution of this treaty if broken by the other, therefore keeping it in effect.
	b) If one party breaks the treaty the other is immediately released from all its obligations if they so desire.
	c) To formally break the treaty it must be resolved in negotiations between both parties.
	d) Until the time items 3.a), 3.b) and/or 3.c) apply this treaty is considered valid.

4. Both parties have the right to call a leadership assembly and negotiate changes as well as exceptions to this treaty.
	a) Until formally signed by both parties the current terms apply.
	b) Any violation to the treaty is to be judged and executed upon based on the rules of the treaty which was in effect at the time.
	c) If any such violation lasted over multiple changes to this treaty the damaged party may chose one of the treaties in effect as the base for action.


The {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; alone hereby are bound to the following terms:

4. Fighting the AI as well as any further enemy the other party designates as such with all means available.
	a) This includes potential splinter-, subgroups or insurgents of their own and the other parties faction.
	b) The parties military will operate independently in all fields.
	c) The parties economy will operate independently in all fields.
	d) The parties government will operate independently in all fields.


The Human Remnant alone hereby are bound to the following terms:

5. Sharing all gained intel on the enemy whether deemed relevant or not.
	a) This includes scouting, intelligence reports and data gained by hacking.
	b) This also includes information gained on other factions, including the AI and its sub-factions, and their relations to any other faction.

6.) This party lays claim to certain resources and objects:
	a) Hacking and Science Points entirely belong to this party.
	b) All forms of Capturable or Hackable Objectives entirely belong to this party.


We hereby commit ourselves and our subordinates to all of the above terms, knowing their full effect and meaning.

President Christopher Reman
representing the Human Remnant

{FactionColor}Dread Pirate 'Wraith'
representing the {FactionName}&lt;/color&gt;
______________________________________


We expect you and your crews to follow these terms upon taking notice. Violations will be dealt with according to the treaty.

Chief Secretary
Kirak Brover" />

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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_PlayerOrAllyInvasion" sidebar_text="&lt;color=#dd3333&gt;ALERT:&lt;/color&gt; {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;attacking&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// &lt;color=#dd3333&gt;ALERT:&lt;/color&gt; {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;attacking&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: &lt;color=#dd3333&gt;ALERT:&lt;/color&gt; {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;attacking&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}

Commander,
There is an attack in progress from a faction calling themselves the {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; targeting {PlanetName}.
If planetary defenses are overwhelmed it may very well fall. To make sure we're not outgunned I advise defending it immediately with our fleets or constructing additional turrets.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_AIOrEnemyInvasion" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; attacking {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; attacking {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; attacking {PlanetName}

Commander,
There is an attack in progress from a faction calling themselves the {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; targeting {PlanetName}.
This planet currently belongs to our enemies, but that doesn't mean we're allies because of that. As far as their FFID goes we'd be involved in a 3-way war.
I will continue to observe the fight and notify you on its result.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_Allies_AIOrEnemyInvasion" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;attacking&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;attacking&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;attacking&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}

Commander,
The {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; are on the move, targeting {PlanetName}.
I will continue to observe the fight and notify you on its result.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />

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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet settled
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_HostilePlayer_AIPlanet_Settling" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; settling on {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; settling on {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; settling on {PlanetName}

Commander,
The {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; are on the move, settling on {PlanetName}.
They have begun building up their outposts, harvesting metal and energy to increase their fighting strength. If there is a reason to attack this planet we better do it soon.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />

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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet settled
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_Allies_PlayerOrAlly_Settling" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; settling on {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; settling on {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; settling on {PlanetName}

Commander,
The {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; are on the move, settling on {PlanetName}.
They have begun building up their outposts, harvesting metal and energy to increase their fighting strength. Our defenders can breathe a little easier with the added support, but especially while the build-up is still ongoing we shouldn't let down our guard.

Let's hope they play by the rules, otherwise we'll have an enemy militia in our own backyard...


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />

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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_PlayerOrAllyInvasion_Defeat_HostileToAll" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;defeated&lt;/color&gt; on {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;defeated&lt;/color&gt; on {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;defeated&lt;/color&gt; on {PlanetName}

Commander,
Our defense of {PlanetName} was successful. All {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; were destroyed and only wreckage remains. But I doubt this is the last we've seen of them.

With their ability to travel everywhere and exploit weaknesses at literally a moment's notice we should expect the enemy to show more frequently, whenever an opportunity arrives. Especially Economic Command Stations would make for a good target due to their limited planetary defenses.

I have also spoken with our Logistics and Economy Adviser Katt Horra and we have concluded that these pirates are starving. Their ships are ancient, in many cases. How old is hard to say, some components are faily new while others might be over 170 years of age. Or in other words: They can't even afford to take ancient ships offline and must rely on repairing and recycling.

Based on this we assume that they will set up mining operations if they ever get to occupy a planet and use these resources to build up a fleet, trying to conquer more territory. We should deal that sooner than later.

There's one more item of note: They're hostile to the AI too. This can be used to our advantage: If we neuter a planet inside AI territory it will bait them into attacking, which is a simple way of pitting two of our enemies against each other, hopefully taking the pressure off us for a while.

I'm sure your head is already buzzing with various strategies on how to deal with this new threat.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_PlayerOrAllyInvasion_Defeat_HostileToPlayer" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;defeated&lt;/color&gt; on {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;defeated&lt;/color&gt; on {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;defeated&lt;/color&gt; on {PlanetName}

Commander,
Our defense of {PlanetName} was successful. All {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; were destroyed and only wreckage remains. But I doubt this is the last we've seen of them.

With their ability to travel everywhere and exploit weaknesses at literally a moment's notice we should expect the enemy to show more frequently, whenever an opportunity arrives. Especially Economic Command Stations would make for a good target due to their limited planetary defenses.

I have also spoken with our Logistics and Economy Adviser Katt Horra and we have concluded that these pirates are starving. Their ships are ancient, in many cases. How old is hard to say, some components are faily new while others might be over 170 years of age. Or in other words: They can't even afford to take ancient ships offline and must rely on repairing and recycling.

Based on this we assume that they will set up mining operations if they ever get to occupy a planet and use these resources to build up a fleet, trying to conquer more territory. We should deal that sooner than later.

We've also analyzed their FFID signal and it's bad news. It seems the Marauders have struck a deal with the AI to attack us. I'm not sure what the AI offered but we'll have to deal with them combined now.

I'm sure your head is already buzzing with various strategies on how to deal with this new threat.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_PlayerOrAllyInvasion_Defeat_HostileAll" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;occupying&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;occupying&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;occupying&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}

Commander,
Our defense of {PlanetName} failed. The {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; have managed to destroy our command station and begun to set up bases of their own.

We should prepare for reconquest immediately. Scans indicate that they are harvesting the planetary resources and will most certainly begin to build up a fleet of their own. Then they will proceed to attack hostile planets nearby and expand.

Even if we manage to defeat them we won't be able to beat back their invasions entirely. We should begin to increase planetary defenses even and especially on remote planets. It will force them to reconsider their targets and even if they attack buy more time for our fleets, if not outright destroy them.

There's one more item of note: They're hostile to the AI too. This can be used to our advantage: If we neuter a planet inside AI territory it will bait them into attacking, which is a simple way of pitting two of our enemies against each other, hopefully taking the pressure off us for a while.

I'm sure your head is already buzzing with various strategies on how to deal with this new threat.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_PlayerOrAllyInvasion_Defeat_HostilePlayer" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;occupying&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;occupying&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;occupying&lt;/color&gt; {PlanetName}

Commander,
Our defense of {PlanetName} failed. The {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; have managed to destroy our command station and begun to set up bases of their own.

We should prepare for reconquest immediately. Scans indicate that they are harvesting the planetary resources and will most certainly begin to build up a fleet of their own. Then they will proceed to attack hostile planets nearby and expand.

Even if we manage to defeat them we won't be able to beat back their invasions entirely. We should begin to increase planetary defenses even and especially on remote planets. It will force them to reconsider their targets and even if they attack buy more time for our fleets, if not outright destroy them.

There's one more item of note: According to their FFID they have allied with the AI, which means that their invasions will only act as the initial wedge before the AI's main forces attack. They can also settle on and fortify AI planets against us.

I'm sure your head is already buzzing with various strategies on how to deal with this new threat.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_AIOrEnemyInvasion_Defeat" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; failed to take over {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; failed to take over {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; failed to take over {PlanetName}

Commander,
the {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; have failed their invasion of {PlanetName}.

They will now, most likely, wait for another chance to invade in the hope of taking over the next target. Just in case we should improve our defenses so it's not our planets which fall prey to them.

I have also spoken with our Logistics and Economy Adviser Katt Horra and we have concluded that these pirates are starving. Their ships are ancient, in many cases. How old is hard to say, some components are faily new while others might be over 170 years of age. Or in other words: They can't even afford to take ancient ships offline and must rely on repairing and recycling.

Based on this we assume that they will set up mining operations if they ever get to occupy a planet and use these resources to build up a fleet, trying to conquer more territory. We should deal that sooner than later.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
-->
<journal name="GC_Marauder_AIOrEnemyInvasion_Success" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; take over {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; take over {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; take over {PlanetName}

Commander,
the {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; have succeeded their invasion of {PlanetName}.

They've already begun setting up mining operations and are producing brand-new ships to attack nearby planets. Which means that if they are bordering ours we should be ready to defend or simply exterminate them. If not they may see our planets as easy targets and attack, be it by conventional wormholes or outside invasions.

on the other hand we could simply leave this to the AI and have its forces deal with them for a while. It would take a bit of pressure off our shoulders and keep both factions occupied.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_NeutralCapture_HostileAll" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now occupying {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now occupying {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now occupying {PlanetName}

Commander,
the {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; have managed to set up their bases on {PlanetName} which, in the wake of recent battles, was left ownerless.

According to our analysis they are already in the process of building up fleets there. If we leave them alone for too long they may begin to attack and conquer nearby planets, potentially our own if adjacent. This is in addition to more invasions from the outside.

There's one more item of note: They're hostile to the AI too. This can be used to our advantage: If we neuter a planet inside AI territory it will bait them into attacking, which is a simple way of pitting two of our enemies against each other, hopefully taking the pressure off us for a while.

I'm sure your head is already buzzing with various strategies on how to deal with this new threat.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
-->
<journal name="GC_Marauder_NeutralCapture_HostilePlayer" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now occupying {PlanetName}" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now occupying {PlanetName}"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; now occupying {PlanetName}

Commander,
the {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; have managed to set up their bases on {PlanetName} which, in the wake of recent battles, was left ownerless.

According to our analysis they are already in the process of building up fleets there. If we leave them alone for too long they may begin to attack and conquer nearby planets, potentially our own if adjacent. This is in addition to more invasions from the outside.

There's one more item of note: According to their FFID they have allied with the AI, which means that their invasions will only act as the initial wedge before the AI's main forces attack. They can also settle on and fortify AI planets against us.

I'm sure your head is already buzzing with various strategies on how to deal with this new threat.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_Allies_AIOrEnemyInvasion_Defeat" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; attack on {PlanetName} &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;failed&lt;/color&gt;" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; attack on {PlanetName} &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;failed&lt;/color&gt;"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; attack on {PlanetName} &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;failed&lt;/color&gt;

Commander,
the {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; have failed in their assault on {PlanetName}.

It's not as bad as it may sound, with our support ships can be replaced but we've lost the chance to make our work on this planet easier, if only neutering its defenses.

Also, if we give the Marauders sole access to the planetary resources and a bit of help at the start they will be able to start attacking our enemies with their own fleets.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: The planet invaded
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_Allies_AIOrEnemyInvasion_Success" sidebar_text="{FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; attack on {PlanetName} &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;succeeded&lt;/color&gt;" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        text_replacement_related_planet="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; attack on {PlanetName} &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;succeeded&lt;/color&gt;"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; attack on {PlanetName} &lt;color=#55dd55&gt;succeeded&lt;/color&gt;

Commander,
the {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; have succeeded in their assault on {PlanetName}.

We can now consider this planet owned by allies, and once they have fully begun harvesting the resources we can expect them to aid us in a much more direct way in addition to their normal invasions.

Especially during the build-up they are vulnerable, so if possible we should continue to stand watch until they can fend for themselves.


Tactical Adviser
Alan Edwards" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: None
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_End_AIAllied" sidebar_text="The fate of {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt;" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from [email protected] /// The fate of {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt;"
        full_text="From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: The fate of {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt;

Commander,
with the threat of the AI defeated now I wanted to inform you regarding the {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt;. According to my analysis they are doomed, and rightfully so.

Without the AI protecting them from us and other faction they are but a small fish in a big pond. And we've just elevated ourselves to becoming the Luce that took down the big ol' Great White.

That might have been their reason to ally with the AI despite knowing that they'd be killed off anyway once their usefulness runs out. At least that's what we assume the AI would have done.

Anyway, there might be some pockets here and there, and in deep space, but we now have the ability to exterminate them from our galaxy. In due time we will surely be able to reverse-engineer their Parametrium-Drives and crush what's left of them.

Good hunting!


Logistics and Economy Adviser
Katt Horra" />


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Faction: Marauders
Faction Color: Marauders
Planet: None
Unit: None
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<journal name="GC_Marauder_End_DoubleCrossing" sidebar_text="&lt;color=#dd5555&gt;Hello Commander&lt;/color&gt;" can_record_another_copy_if_already_recorded_in_this_campaign="false"
        text_replacement_related_faction="true" 
        text_replacement_related_faction_color="true"
        chat_text="New Mail from &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;NULL POINTER EXCEPTION&lt;/color&gt; /// &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;Hello Commander&lt;/color&gt;"
        full_text="From: &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;NULL POINTER EXCEPTION&lt;/color&gt;
To: [email protected]
Subject: &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;Hello Commander&lt;/color&gt;

Hello there, Commander. Glorious slayer of the AI. I'm the 'Wraith', Dread Pirate of the {FactionColor}{FactionName}&lt;/color&gt; and I've personally wanted to declare &lt;color=#dd5555&gt;war&lt;/color&gt; on you for some time now. With the AI out of the picture we no longer need your protection, we'd much rather own all your planets now than 'share' or whatever you call it. It's bad for our business to be allies with the rich guys. Consider this precious little 'treaty' broken and void, tell the sucker of a 'president' you have he can throw it out the airlock. Thanks to our bases behind your lines we'll be in a good position to take you out. Nothing personal, really. If you want to switch sides to the winners I might even welcome you, if you bow low enough and kiss my boots. But you won't do that, you're the proud big new star of Humanity. At least until my fleets blacken the sky of {PlanetName}." />


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