Re: [FT]Stupid graphic tricks Re:[GZG] [FT] NAC campaign setup

laserlight@verizon.net wrote:
>>Oh, quick question: these still exclude class M? Forgive me for not
being able to tell just by looking.
> 
> 
> Anything not on the map belongs to the AE and/or OU :-)

Exactly.

The main reason for "the OU claims all the useless M type stars" is so 
that no-one would get sneaky and start making secret naval bases "off 
map" in out-of-the-way places. They *all* get visited by OU patrol 
vessels, putting out navigational, SAR and R&D satellites and such like.

A naval base can be constructed, the OU hasn't got the resources to 
interfere, but it won't be a secret.

And if Side A's Naval Base gets constructed, usually the OU will offer 
some anti-pirate and security patrols in Side B's hinterland, so side B 
can come and beat up on it with the forces so released.

The OU can't stop anyone grabbing any of its claimed territory : but 
they can and do make the costs outweigh the benefits.

But essentially it's a Plot Device to simplify the map, and provide PSB 
for why the M class stars aren't included.

-- 
Zoe & Carmen Brain
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