Might be a bit late to the party, but I'm always gonna root for the underdog. Socialist/Unionist ticket to save Earth is the only true headcanon, after all.
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Right on time for christmas! This is a wonderful gift, thank you!
I can't wait to see where this goes... ^^
I can't wait to see where this goes... ^^
Glad to see everyone is excited! So am I. Why is Brazil rebelling? Well, stick around and don't touch that remote and you'll find out!
Also, play testing resumes. Default Stellaris has a good pace, but way too slow for this AAR, so I will have to experiment with the sliders and what not, as well as modding the defines to make the game quicker. Less cost for systems, less travel times, etc... I probably wont play on a H U G E galaxy anymore considering performance issues with the latest patches.
It appears to be a softer reboot than I had imagined. I eagerly await events to unfold...
So in this America, its like I said. The same constitution and the same supreme court, but different legislative and executive bodies. Half of the court is appointed by the east, the other the west. Instead of 2 year congressional terms and 6 year senatorial terms, everything is four years and all the elections happen at the same time. Between the two Americas, the elections are two years apart. So in the east they would be in 2158, 2162, 2166, and in the west it would be 2160, 2164, 2168 etc..
Its kinda like the eastern and western Roman empires I suppose, or maybe the EU if the EU was two countries. Because of post apocalyptic shenanigans, the west is highly multi cultural and multi lingual, while the east is mostly anglophone and what you might define as traditionally American, so this wonky system is how they decided to bridge their differences.
Glad to see you are back! I'm a bit confused does this reboot consider first reboot as canon? As I remember the last thing was Xuan Zhihao's rise to power. I hope that you will not hurry and will reach the actual gameplay just when "Federations" arrives.
It's not so much "canon" as a heavy inspiration. Remember kids, you cant canonize what you cant see! *finger guns*
The only thing that is canon from that now is the Robertson Family Tree, which is still thread-marked. You would be correct to assume that the lead up to the new series is kind of the same as the now deleted reboot. This actually where the story was going anyways, but I felt I needed a fresh narrative start right in the heart of the action.
And play testing continues. For anyone who remembers some of the reboot North American lore you might get a kick out of who I play as from time to time.....
The covenant with Almighty God reforged in the flames of Yellowstone, all will kneel before the Ashmen!
Mirror Universe AAR anyone?
Mirror Universe AAR anyone?
I read the whole OS yesterday, and i am pleasantly surprised that the reboot is starting. Cant wait 
Well this is certainly moving much faster than the last reboot, which is probably a good thing.
I am very glad this AAR is back at last. And it's going to cover Berdard's rise to power no less. Can't wait to see that.
Hail Robertson!
Hail Robertson!
Reading the reboot of your reboot with interest. Just caught up with the whole AAR. Excellent read!
Chapter I - Teaser
October 10th 2197
There lay Nathan Howard, his coffin flanked by members of the Federal Police Service on all four sides, facing outwards. The yellow flag of the Assembly was draped over his casket, and on top of that was the gently folded blue flag of the European Federation. The public shuffled on by the outskirts of the rotunda, paying their respects to the last man from a bygone era.
A father of two federations.
Gone.
Only once the doors were shut to the public for the night did Bernard Robertson enter. He was never one to make a scene. Every step he took towards the casket echoed throughout the halls. He stood before Howard and after a pause, put a hand on Howard’s casket. The memories came flooding back; how Howard had convinced him to vote in favour of federation, how Howard had celebrated on the Assembly floor with Nejem when they realized they had the votes, how together they mourned Najem’s assassination not a few years later, and finally Howard’s poignant words upon passing the presidency to him.
“The people made you President, Bernie, don’t forget that. Show them this can work. Show them none of this was in vain. Show them the sacrifices were worth it.”
Robertson took his hand off the casket. Alas, those memories were a long time ago. Those chaotic days of early federation were long behind him, as was his presidency.
The Stars are Ours
Chapter I
Teaser
There lay Nathan Howard, his coffin flanked by members of the Federal Police Service on all four sides, facing outwards. The yellow flag of the Assembly was draped over his casket, and on top of that was the gently folded blue flag of the European Federation. The public shuffled on by the outskirts of the rotunda, paying their respects to the last man from a bygone era.
A father of two federations.
Gone.
Only once the doors were shut to the public for the night did Bernard Robertson enter. He was never one to make a scene. Every step he took towards the casket echoed throughout the halls. He stood before Howard and after a pause, put a hand on Howard’s casket. The memories came flooding back; how Howard had convinced him to vote in favour of federation, how Howard had celebrated on the Assembly floor with Nejem when they realized they had the votes, how together they mourned Najem’s assassination not a few years later, and finally Howard’s poignant words upon passing the presidency to him.
“The people made you President, Bernie, don’t forget that. Show them this can work. Show them none of this was in vain. Show them the sacrifices were worth it.”
Robertson took his hand off the casket. Alas, those memories were a long time ago. Those chaotic days of early federation were long behind him, as was his presidency.
The Stars are Ours
Chapter I
Teaser
It is 2197, and the grand old Federalist Party has reversed its fortunes. With a new leader comes a new administration, such that the sins of the past can be swept under the rug of the minds of a fickle electorate. Staving off a challenge from former African Chancellor Siwatu Ojukwu, Carole Etoile has won her party a strong majority - in no small part thanks to the abstentionist NSP - that has ensured that they will remain in power for another five years since ousting the Alliance Party in 2187. Etoile gambles on a promise to amend the Federal Act to suit the concerns of South American nations who still feel the scars of the 2160's and 70's. In the back of her mind she is acutely aware that this very same issue brought down Bernard Robertson's government ten years earlier in dramatic fashion. She knows that this is her party's only chance to regain the trust of South America and heal the wounds they caused in more chaotic times.
It is a bittersweet time. As one president celebrates re-election, another one makes their trip to their final resting place. Nathan Howard; stalwart Unionist, founder of the European Federation, and the last surviving Father of Global Federation, has passed away at one hundred years of age. A week after his burial leaders of today, tomorrow, and days past will come together to see off the launch of the GRV Nejem, as it aims to make history by traveling to a star that is not our own.
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Yes! I am back. As the kids say, it has been a minute. So uh, here I am trying to do this story some proper justice! Stellaris has come a long way since 2016 and I like to think I have as well. I think the game is at a point where I can give this story a solid go again.
Also, you might notice the OG series is gone. The last (few) times I tried to reboot this thing everyone just read the original series and for me it ruined the fun. So its gone until I wrap the reboot up completely. There is a good chance you will spoil yourself if you go back through the comments though. If you can actually remember the details from back then, my compliments to your memory.
This time around I have decided to jump right into the story. There is no lengthy prologue, as to be quite frank it’s too tedious. As fun as world building is sometimes ya just need to get to the main event. I am sure I will reveal bits and pieces of the pre-FTL history as time goes on and it fits the story, like in this post I am making now.
This is first and foremost a narrative, so don’t expect to get any tips n’ tricks on how to play the game here. Stellaris is used as a tool for the story in this AAR.
That being said, I did have to make some modifications to the game. The galaxy had to be edited to fit the story, and all the original spacefaring empires at the start of the game were custom made!
So lets dive in!
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It returns at long last! I hope this reboot is the one that reaches the stars.
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