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Viva Spartania—2244-2266

Dread studied the logs at Sparta Command, and frowned. “I was having too much fun with my mind worms,” she mused. “That’s why the Colonel sent me back here.” She thought back to Vice-Colonel Hippo’s pep talk, full of admonitions and reassurances. “Don’t worry,” he’d said. “You’ve got some of my troops AND the Kitten Volunteers to help out.” She suddenly stood up, slammed the log shut, and threw it on the desk. “Ya study long, ya study wrong,” she thought. Time to get moving…

2244—Rushed production of Plasma troops in Coming of the Lord. Now, they’ll build Recycling Tanks to gain some extra resources. UN Headquarters has built the first Hippo X Speeder, which is being transported to Coming of the Lord to aid in the battle. The Mayor of Sparta Command has decided to start construction of a sea colony pod so that a base can be established in the Geothermal Shallows. Hive Launch is now building a colony pad. Scouts and brood trainers have discovered some ruins, and within them, a perfect site for a base. Meanwhile, Dread has ordered that farms, forests, and solar collectors be built, as cash is needed.

2245—War is Hell! The fighting around Coming of the Lord is fierce—several valiant Kitten Volunteers have died in combat, and probe teams keep infiltrating the datalinks. After a brief, yet emotional memorial service, the troops rush back into battle, vowing to avenge the Kitties. “Miriam will pay for this,” is the silent promise on everyone’s lips. Meanwhile, since the base has been having Drone riots, Dread asks the Mayor to order construction of a Recreation Commons. “Rush it”, she adds.

2246—Centurion Cave built a sea colony pod, which went out exploring the seas, looking for a suitable place for a base. There were some pods nearby, which yielded 150 energy credits, and another, which yielded enough energy to build the Energy Bank at Ciudadela Altea. The rec. commons at Coming of the Lord has been built, and the fighting continues.

2247—Another pod discovery yields enough energy for Hommel’s Citadel to build its Energy Bank. There is still fighting near Coming of the Lord, Revelation Base, and Great Conclave. More Kitten Volunteers and Hippo X Rovers have arrived to lend support. Meanwhile, Dread has ordered that rec. commons, Children’s Crèches, Network Nodes, and Recycling Tanks be built in various bases. Some have been rushed. Infrastructure is vitally important. Meanwhile, the first sea base, Fleet Anchorage, has been founded in the Freshwater Sea.

2248—Mind Worms have been captured near Hero’s Waypoint, South. The fighting continues, with some battles lost, and some won. Meanwhile, Spartan scientists have discovered Air Power, and Dread immediately sets to building a Missile Penetrator at Coming of the Lord, and several other bases have begun construction of Missile Tacticals. This will surely mean the end for Miriam.

2249—A transport has discovered a pod containing 200 energy credits, while another transport has found an Alien Artifact. It has been sent to UN Headquarters, which has an unlinked Network Node that it can be hooked to.

2250-2252—The fighting continues…

2253—The glorious Spartans have built their first air unit! Indeed, Colonel Santiago has been named Mother of the Spartan Air Corps. Dread immediately begins an attack on Great Conclave, and Revelation base.

2254-2255—Several bases have completed both Missile Penetrators and Missile Tacticals. These are being sent to Coming of the Lord. Meanwhile, the colony pod is ready at Hive Launch, and has been sent, along with a worm escort towards the Ruins.

2256—Morgan has appeared on the LiveLink, which is broadcast live to all Spartania. He has asked that we join him in battle against the Hive. Dread gladly declines. “We have enough on our hands now,” she says. Then, Morgan demanded our files on Air Power. “Not happening, Uncle,” snapped Dread. Morgan is so angry that he declares vendetta. “Let him,” said Dread. “If he has sense, he’ll leave us alone.” “If not, he’ll feel my wrath, and he, and that hag, Miriam can compare notes.”

2257—More air power and other troops are on their way to Coming of the Lord.

2258—Revelation Base is destroyed! One for the Kitties!

2259—The troops are on the way to the battle at Coming of the Lord.

2260—More Kitten Volunteers arrive at Coming of the Lord. They are really stoked because of the victory at Revelation Base.

2261—What sweet justice! The Kitties have taken Great Conclave, the bane of Spartan existence. Meanwhile, air units have begun arriving at Coming of the Lord. These enthusiastically join the battle.

2262—A new base, Fort Superiority, has been founded in the middle of The Ruins. After a brief celebration, and a moment of silence for the war dead, the citizens set about securing the base.

2263—Miriam has convened the Council. She wants the UN Charter repealed. The Spartans vote yes, and for the first time, are allowed to use the full force of the Hippo X Rovers.

2264—Forces are amassed near Great Zion.

2265—Woe to Miriam. Great Zion has been destroyed!

2266—Retirement—oh what a joy! It’s been totally exhausting, with lots of death and destruction, but with major victories as well. As Dread packs her things to return to her mind worm labs, she wonders what will happen next. Luckily, Morgan hadn’t bothered with her, but she was sure that the next commander, after finishing off Miriam, would turn their eye towards the North, and Morgie would be sorry…

Whew, what an adventure! I hope you liked it as much as I did. Now, go back to the Writing Room, or go back home, and creep around the rest of my house and see what you find.

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