Helgak Empire MP-AAR [1.30a]

[Nagabaron]

This is an AAR based upon a 4-player MP game I'm currently playing, several turns in. It will hopefully chronicle the rise and not fall, of the Helgak Empire in its entirety and glory. The only advantage I have as host for this game is that I am aware of the starting locations of the players, which I have no problem divulging to them. I spent hours re-rolling different planet types till I came to this map because with 2-3 city-starts, you'll most likely land two Major's adjacent to each other which is not what I wanted. I wanted at least several Minor's between the four of us, and also one of us not located in a barren, Minor-less corner. Only one of us is far away from the other three, but I know this Major has access to at least 2-4 city-Minor's from memory.

The Empire is Strong.

My situation is rapid expansion in all directions for possible Metal deposits whilst simultaneously going the diplomatic route of acquiring territory in not having to deal with problematic cities. I already gained one Farmer's territory, perhaps I will gain more - peacefully. However, the city Echoes to the north is in prime defensible position and hub for dealing with my northernmost neighbor whom I already sparsely border with. This is of immediate concern, and I'm teetering towards violence abandon.

The situation looks decent, and Prospecting is revealing deposits of everything including Metal. In time, I will plan the expansion of Industry and begin permanently securing further defensible terrain.