@four-island, Here is a twist on your idea. Convert a rock harvester into a mini carrier by hooking the 4 eagles/falcon on. Its seems to be that wou...

I personally did like this one as it took a different direction from what Ryk has already graced us with. I also took this as a Pre-massive space pres...

its still going to be great. Thanks Ryk for the great and hard work you do on these.

I have noticed it has been a little quiet in here....everyone is in hibernation while they wait

Thanks for the update Ryk, but please take your time to get it how you want it. We may cry and whine about it but we will survive any time that you ne...

Ryk, Either way you do NetCast, its going to be great either way. Take your time, do what you need to do to stay healthy, happy and married...

I seem to remember discussion about the JKKV's being able to jump inside the shields of the Battle platforms...so why would they not do this with the ...

Wouldn't the Data Ark have "the most recent" copy of a star chart with the known colonies (at that time)?

I would also think, even with the short time in space, that at least an expedition to Mars to see what was there prior would be warranted. Would the P...

Ryk, Very true on working your ass off. It takes a great deal to survive in the sticks. But you are right you dont need that much. As for the buildin...

as stated, stationary wont work except for first strike aspects. If they are stealth platforms of say 50 missiles or plasma weapon, and in groups of s...

@nokomisfl OMG that is an interesting idea....and a good one.

Energy weapons would be a good thing for sure...and correct they would be better than missiles or Rail guns. IF the tech base gets better, maybe even ...

@four-island True we will have to wait..here is a thought. How much room could you change over to weapons if you remove fighter alley and only leave a...

LOL..@ericnay, Nathan with a heart and Mom on one shoulder, Jessica on the other, a skull and crossbone on his back with Down with the Jung, smoking h...

Having seen the A10 work up close and personal. I FREAKING LOVEEEEEEE those aircraft....We knew when those beautiful bastards showed up, we had some ...

Glassing planets in the long run is a bad thing. Words gets out, and then others start to figure might as well go all out total resistance if the plan...

@four-Islands you have a good point..here is a counter point. So as it stands right now, the SF and SE have to jump to a staging area, wait for the ...

The Defender class is dead. Only 6 created. 1 never made it out of basic production, 1 lost in shakedown/ftl trials and the last 4 lost to combat. T...

Pre-planned expeditions would have a set list if items needed (basic packing list items that have been discussed above). They would also be noted in s...

Jason, Pretty good write up. My question is the military build up. The computer data they have is 500 years out of date, and as it is a "colony exped...

Ryk, Great ending to this part of the season. I think that you handled everything brilliantly and the ending was pretty much perfect in my view. I al...

No No...Please let it be in Dec...I need the distraction from the dreaded In Law Christmas. Please for the love of all that is holy...please let it b...

where is the new Title posted at? I know i have missed a bunch of stuff in past but just wondering where i can catch up

Nothing says that the nanite based weapons have to survive long term. You hit a battle platform with a few nanite warheads, in all reality, the BP can...

@swordedge WHile the enemy might not have time for long term assault before Alliance ships reach them...Time on target attacks and KKV's would eventua...

BV01/BV02 just disappeared with all hands. No real back story on those ships or crews. Finding some clue or getting resolution on their fates would be...

Nanite missiles...interesting idea...have to have some sort of fail safe timer that they are weaponized for XYZ timeframe