BSE Digest V1 #37 From: kerry@io.com (Kerry Harrison) Date: Fri, 30 Dec 1994 22:15:29 +0000 BSE Digest Friday, 30 December 1994 Volume 01 : Number 037 In this issue: + Re: BSE: IMP/FOE + BSE: Christmas E-mail + BSE: BSE + BSE: PROFILE: Galactic Transport & Trade (GTT) See the end of the digest for information on subscribing to the bse-list or bse-digest mailing lists. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Derek Smith <Derek_Smith.LOTUS@crd.lotus.com> Date: 29 Dec 94 10:31:06 ES Subject: Re: BSE: IMP/FOE Jack: >> ...I think you forgot a FOE colony... Steve: >SMS Devil's Gorge, as listed as FOE in the AFT ICR, is a typo. >It is not FOE, but SMS. I've noticed several similar mistakes in >the ICR. > >Steve I certainly hope so, since I'm the governor! And I'M certainly not in the FOE! Anyway, it's DEVEL'S Gorge, not DEVIL'S Gorge. I'm not sure of the origin, probably named after the intrepid explorer who discovered it. So all you FOE hunters out there better not come in to Devel's Gorge a'shootin'!!! (On the other hand, if you want to do some profitable business...) <Sound of hands being rubbed together rapidly> - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Derek Smith - Lotus Development Corporation - Release Engineering ___&___ / \ "I am Homer of Borg. You will be assimilated. | | Resistanceis futile. Preparation is... ^^ (o) (o) Oooohhh...doughnuts!" C ,---_) | |,___| | \__/ /_______\ /_______/ \ ------------------------------ From: Phil Krauskopf <pkrauskopf@FALCON.AAMRL.WPAFB.AF.MIL> Date: Wed, 28 Dec 1994 22:59:13 -0500 Subject: BSE: Christmas E-mail Well, I returned from X-mas vacation, and log in to find over 3 Mega-bytes of e-mail (AFTER compression!) waiting for me. I've tried to go through it all as well as I can, but may well have missed something. If you need a response from me, and haven't received it by the time you get this, please e-mail me again. Next time, I'll ask to be removed from the lists during extended absences, and then I can get only th e-mail directed at me personally. i hope I don't screw anyoen over because of this. Later, Phil Krauskopf ------------------------------ From: David Isaac <76170.2705@compuserve.com> Date: 30 Dec 94 04:00:56 EST Subject: BSE: BSE Treyder, I had nothing to do with the sale of Cordon. That was all the work of Lloyd but I didn't complain to much when I heard the money was going for the fleet. I am more concerned with security than making money because you can't spend stellars from the grave. One of these years I'll be prepared enough that I can stop worrying and make some money...Only another few hundred thousand shields...(g) Murdock ------------------------------ From: Christopher Allen <gtt-pd@consensus.com> Date: Fri, 30 Dec 1994 13:03:59 -0800 Subject: BSE: PROFILE: Galactic Transport & Trade (GTT) As requested in BSEUPGRADE.TXT, by 12/31/94 all affiliations should update their Affiliation Profiles and include specific long term and short term goals. Enclosed is GTT's updated Profile in text form. It is also available via anonymous FTP at: <URL:ftp://ftp.consensus.com//pub/bse/affiliation_profiles/GTT_Profile.txt> An Acrobat (.pdf) version will be made available at that same FTP site later this week. I encourage all Affilation Leaders to make text, and if possible, Acrobat versions of their Profiles available online, either at IO.COM or at my site. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ... Marshall Whispers, Chairman & CEO aka Christopher Allen .. ... Galactic Transport & Trade 4104-24th Street #391 .. ... GTT HQ, GTT Colony Gaspree (#1656) SF, CA 94114-3615 .. ... Petroom (#2713) in Newbian System (#2) home 415/647-6401 .. ... <GTT-PD@consensus.com> (call before 9 Pacific) .. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Galactic Transport & Trade (GTT) Profile ======================================== Updated: Week 52, Year 194 Affiliation #7 Affiliation Background - ---------------------- GTT is an imperially chartered affiliation in the human Empire. In addition to profit, the goal of GTT is to be a stabilizing force in the galaxy. In terms of material wealth, GTT is the richest affiliation in known space. Some GTT colonies dwarf the size of entire affiliations. History - ------- The GTT was formed in the year 27 by the flamboyant entrepreneur Lee I. Prescott. By the year 41 the GTT had controlled one of the four major colonies located on Earth's moon, GTT Victoria. The governor of GTT Victoria built his population up to nearly 20,000 and in 47 discovered an unusual ore on Luna. This turned out to be PULAC CRYSTALS and enabled GTT to develop the first crude JUMP ENGINES. The GTT patented the new technology and became firmly established as the richest corporation in the Republic. During the First Rebellion the GTT supported the Empire with equipment. Because of this GTT received the first Imperial Charter under the Free Trade Convention. By the end of the year GTT had a virtual stranglehold on trade. The AFT was formed as a result. This affiliation took many of the GTT trade routes. Instead of fighting, the GTT moved into the more lucrative role of supplier. GTT Gaspree was built on planet Petroom in year 180, and started GTT's long history in the Periphery, including fighting with the SMS, suffering mind control from a creature known as the "Water Demon", and battles against the FOE, DTR, and MYR in the Trans-Canally. However, recently, GTT has been less active in war and has been much more active in trade. The GTT historically has an incredible loyalty to the Emperor. Some say that this loyalty is almost fanatical. In fact, GTT has often been seen as the power behind the throne. However, GTT has recently been frustrated by recent IMP rules and regulations that seem to be an attempt to keep the GTT from direct contact with the Emperor. Thus the GTT have become suspicious that some members of the IMP affiliations may not be serving the best interests of the Emperor or of the Empire. This potential instability not only may cause harm to the Emperor, but also threatens profitability. This is of significant concern to the GTT. Historically allied with the SSL, the GTT has good relations with most affiliations. Among GTT recent allies were two warring factions; the QSN and WCE. A good relationship with both put GTT in a poor position between. In addition, the WCE had support by treaty of IMP against the QSN, so when IMP came a calling, the GTT for the first time had to turn them down. This has lead to GTT's new policy to expand it's stabilizing influence outside of the Periphery and into both the Trans-Hole and Trans-Canally regions. Special Abilities - ----------------- * GTT colonies require only 75% of the normal man hour costs for factory production (under old rules GTT received 20% more manhours from their colonists than other affiliations.) * GTT Colonies offer special repair capabilities (under old rules GTT REPAIRBOTS can repair twice as much material as normal.) * GTT ships my perform stargate movement for half the TU's of a normal affiliation. Political Structure - ------------------- The GTT is controlled by it's Chairman & CEO (formerly known as the Periphery Director), who also holds the post as governor of GTT Colony Gaspree. He or she is assisted in decision making by a Vice Chairman and CTO, and by Defense, Information, and Exploration Coordinators. Goals - ----- The GTT seeks to continue to be a stabilizing force in the Periphery, but now also seeks to establish a strong presence in the Trans-Hole and Trans-Canally in order to offer an example of stability in these chaotic regions. In the short term GTT plans to have at least one class 5 colony in the Trans-Hole and in the Trans-Canally by the end of 195. GTT will divest itself of at least one of it's less productive class 8 colonies in the Periphery in order to facilitate this expansion. GTT will take advantage of recent opportunities to emphasize the "Transport" portion of its name. In the short term this means that GTT will design and make available a number of new transport ships in regions where the EEM monopoly does not exist. In the long term, as the originator of JUMP ENGINES and with its unique knowledge of STARGATES, the GTT will establish a class 8 research colony to further enhance the nature of "Transport." GTT will continue to use its production advantages to stabilize the commodity marketplace until Imperial Depot Colonies are constructed. This includes continuing it's polity of keeping available at many GTT colonies at least 4,000 mu's of the most commonly manufactured items at 5 stellars a mass unit--an incredibly low price. GTT will also create a special production colony in 195 to produce GTT unique items. As it has always done, GTT will be at the forefront of any exploration and exploitation of new regions found in the Galaxy. By the end of 195 GTT will establish at least one colony in a stellar system not currently accessible via jump drive. During the recent Interregnum, GTT lost access to many rare unique items stored at GTT Gaspree due to an unknown force known as "the ex-GM". The 195 the GTT will reestablish a museum at GTT Gaspree and begin restocking its contents. For More Information on the GTT Contact: - ---------------------------------------- Marshall Whispers, Chairman & CEO Galactic Transport & Trade GTT Colony Gaspree, Newbian System (aka Christopher Allen <GTT-PD@consensus.com>, 4104-24th Street #391, San Francisco, CA 94114-3615 home 415/647-6401, fax 415/647-6384 No phone calls before 9 am or after 9 pm Pacific!) $$ ------------------------------ End of BSE Digest V1 #37 ************************ To subscribe to bse-digest, send the command: subscribe bse-digest in the body of a message to "Majordomo@io.com". 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