The Capricorn War - The 5th Championship Match

The fifth Championship match has begun. The 11 races have once again named an elite military commander to lead their forces to win total control and power on behalf of their race and individually to claim the ultimate seat of power and ascend to the throne as the Almighty Commander of the 11 races, his Excellency, The Emperor of the Echo Cluster.  Please welcome the proud commanders participating in The Capricorn War!

The following champions have been named by each race to represent them in The Capricorn War:

The Solar Federation name:  Admiral Ciocco

Admiral Ciocco is a long time player and has finished top 3 in all his completed games representing the Solar Federation.   With years of experience and a history of playing as different races, he may truly ‘know thy enemy’ and rise to power on the war field.

The Lizard Alliance name:  Admiral Siberian Snake

Closing in for a fast kill seems to be the way of Admiral Siberian Snake. He has moved up the ranks quickly with a near total dedication to The Lizard Alliance and knows how to make the most of their race advantages. We’ll see how this young talent responds when faced with fleets of experienced foes.

The Empire of the Birds name:  Rear-Admiral Othrym

After bitter defeat in The Taurus War, now Rear-Admiral Othrym has returned with new comrades to test his skills again.

The Fascist Empire name:  Rear-Admiral SMN

Rear-Admiral SMN has demonstrated that using his diplomatic skills along with the speedy capture of planets has proven to be a winning formula. With top 2 finishes as the Fascists, and a flare for alliances, we’ll see how he works his diplomatic skills in a war where the winner is very much alone.

The Privateer Bands name:  Fleet Admiral Ruez

Fleet Admiral Ruez has tasted victory before as the Privateers, including a swift success capturing 233 planets in just 51 turns. He has also shown the patience and tenacity required to stay in the game and finish well even when a battle becomes long and his enemies appear relentless. It will be interesting to see what he’ll do with a chance to prove himself in a championship match.  

The Cyborg name:  Fleet Admiral Ted

In his own words: “First rule to RULE is make all your turns and never give up.” Fleet Admiral Ted has proven his ability to fight to victory time and again. He has often been the lone wolf, claiming solo wins without the need for alliances. It’s likely this independence will serve him well in The Capricorn War.

The Crystal Confederation name:Rear-Admiral GtrDevil

GtrDevil is a new and up and coming underdog in this fight claiming only one victory but 5 top 3 finishes. He'll look to follow in former Emperor Spacesquad's footsteps and ascend to the throne. Second place is worth nothing in this fight.  

The Evil Empire name:  Commodore MJS68508

Commodore MJS68508 has shown his ability to take the leftovers of others and make them his own, but when given the chance to create his empire right from scratch he has proven that he can be a formidable opponent. With a fresh start in The Capricorn War, we will see what will happen when he’s got a chance to write history right from the beginning.

The Robotic Imperium name:  Fleet Admiral Julius

Fleet Admiral Julius is no stranger to victory; having won five campaigns as The Robotic Imperium he is primed for a new level of glory. With over 3000 turns of experience to draw from, he could live up to what his name suggests and become a new leader for the ages.

The Rebel Confederation name:  Fleet Admiral J-Zan

With a history of working for different races, it seems Fleet Admiral J-Zan’s heart is with The Rebel Confederation. With top three finishes in a whopping nine campaigns there’s no doubt that he’s tapped into the non-conformist spirit of his fighting race.

The Missing Colonies of Man name:  Fleet Admiral Gnerphk

Fleet Admiral Gnerphk has completed seven campaigns for The Missing Colonies of Man and won 4 of them along with three other top 3 finishes. When you see Fleet Admiral Gnerphk on the field of battle, you know you’ve got a fight on your hands. He should be one to watch.

Taking the Goat By the Horns to Triumph!

Against the odds, these commanders have dominated the Echo Cluster many times over.  Now they find themselves shoulder to shoulder with the most talented leaders found in the galaxy.  Who will push themselves to new heights, and who will crumble under the pressure? Which one will become Emperor of the Echo Cluster? As always, only the coming Nu Years will decide.

Representing your race and its future place in history is not without risk. All 10 losing commanders will be stripped of all their achievements and will have to start again at the bottom of their race. The winner will be elevated to the title Emperor and will be remembered for all time as a hero among their people. 

In addition to glory in the Echo Cluster, the following prizes will be awarded by the overseers of the Nuniverse:

Winner of the Capricorn War - The Emperor will receive a free lifetime premium membership to Planets Nu. 

Survival - Any player who controls at least 1 planet at the end of the game will receive 3 months of premium membership.

Spirit - The non-winning player with the best overall gamesmanship, diplomatic flourish, and game spirit as voted on by the other players will receive 3 months of premium membership

Crowd Favorite - The non-winning player who through his outside of the game communications entertains the crowd as chosen by the non-playing Planets Nu community will receive 3 months of premium membership 

Good luck to all commanders! We will post regular updates as the game progresses, be sure to cheer on the representative of your favorite race!

The game is underway and can be found here: 

http://planets.nu/#/sector/78375

The game discussion is here: 

http://planets.nu/#/sector/78375/activity