The Scorpius War Begins

Thursday, September 29, 2011
A terrible war for complete control has broken out in the Echo Cluster. The 11 races, locked in an intense battle for dominance, have each named an elite military commander to lead their forces to win total control and power on behalf of their race and individually to rise to 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.  So begins, the Scorpius War.

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

The Solar Federation name: Captain The Duke

The Duke has shown tremendous promise in his powerful, ongoing campaigns in the Bortex System and Epsilon Indi System where he has sunk massive numbers of ships, along with his other campaigns he has sunk an impressive 55515 Kt of enemy vessels. 

The Lizard Alliance name: Commodore Thin Lizzy

This popular and charismatic leader has distinguished himself in successful wars in the Ophiuchi System, Disney World System and Delphi System capturing an incredible 584 planets for the Alliance.  

The Empire of the Birds name: Captain Admiral Thrain

A cunning commander, with close ties to the media, he's combined ruthless tactics and a powerful propaganda machine to win favor in the Empire and win a rare, but complete victory for the Birds in Flatland System.

The Fascist Empire name: Captain Nicodemus

Commander Nicodemus was chosen and promoted to Captain for the Fascist Empire for his wise diplomacy and careful management during long and difficult campaigns in Beta Auriga and AC 71 systems. 

The Privateer Bands name: Commodore Mesh Hong

Two battles entered, two victories achieved in the Big World and Thi Alpha Chi systems and a possible third on the way, this nasty pirate has become an inter-galactic terror feared by all. In his own words: "Round your starbase, robbing your stuff........"

The Cyborg name: Commodore Obscure

313 planets assimilated. 60383 KT of enemy vessels sunk and the Roll and Ceti Alpha one systems have been absorbed. He will add your biological and cultural distinctiveness to the collective.  

The Crystal Confederation name: Commodore SpaceSquad

Weaving a tangled web of minefields, backed by carefully developed, powerful economies Commodore SpaceSquad has won glory and victory for the confederation in the Ceti Helios and Chispix systems and has never lost ground over three campaigns.  

The Evil Empire name: Commodore Halion

Halion won fame and respect in his incredible 195 planet, full 65% military conquest of the Forel System after 120 Nu turns. A feat which is nearly unprecedented in the Echo Cluster where most militarily measured campaigns have been ended through diplomatic solutions. 

The Robotic Imperium name: Commodore Ronnle Robot

This tireless, calculating leader has led forces in and amazing 8 planetary systems over the past 8 Nu Years capturing 662 planets and sinking an incrededible 92577 KT of enemy vessels making him the second most destructive commander in the Echo Cluster.

The Rebel Confederation name: Captain Tom Graves

This surprise selection distinguished himself in the Chanda M System showing his quality as both an economic mastermind and careful diplomat in his victory over a strong collection of enemy commanders. 

The Missing Colonies of Man name: Captain Aladrius

"Utter conquest", is the only way to describe the 225 planet, 65% military victory engineered by Aladrius in the Bimbo System one of the earliest battles to begin since the revolution and creation of the Nu Calendar. 


All For Glory


Winning even one victory in a full 11 race epic conquest battle in the Echo Cluster is an incredible feat. Most of these commanders have repeated that accomplishment many times and all of them have consistently risen to the top in their battles. Now they must face the ultimate challenge. To beat the best of the best. Which one of these commanders will win ultimate glory for their race and for themselves? Which one will become Emperor of the Echo Cluster? 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 their rank and all their achievements and will have to start again as lowly midshipmen for 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 Scorpius 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 1 month of premium membership 
  • Elimination - Any player who eliminates another player from the game will receive 2 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!  

Everyone can follow along on all action here at the game page: http://planets.nu/games/23864