Attack on Pharos Nova (Perun) by Donkey

[ashimar]

Just when we were just getting under steam to do major restructuring of our forces and islands, the Merda! hits the fan again:

While Donkey, that former E~L dipscheisse also involved in the attacks on Natmus's colony a while ago, occasionally bothers me with irritating spam, of which I gave an example this early morning on the messageboard plus my response to it hoping to discourage him once and for all not to do anything stupid, I was clearly too late, for while checking on Igor's account this same early morning, I discovered Donkey had launched 3 attacks on Pharos Nova, a colony Igor and I were really upgrading quite nicely. Thanks to this joint upgrading and a donation of 200 Stoners by chris_prowler (former DX admin and pact partner), 2 so called softening up fleets of Donkey have been wiped out, but his main and third wiped out quite a few structures plus the last remnants of leet and garrison.

In the meantime, as a first aid solution, I have upgraded his wall to level 2 again, build a handful of spears, one LW and took the liberty to ship stoners from Andre + Ringthane to Pharos Nova. They are closest by as far as I can tell. You will get them back I hope. This is just to prevent possible take over.

It is really the worst timing because I could do something about Donkey, but my entire fleet is en route to try and take over Marios' Trorn colony and it will take a day roughly before it's back. I have also reserved stoners for Trorn.

I can envision us striking a deal perhaps with someone like Ratem (if interested) to take over the colony when we soften it up in excahnge for perhaps some cats. It's an idea, but seeing as ratem took over 3 colonies from also ex-E~L Colt357, it just might work.

Alternatively we can ask the following people, Parwez, Shipper, Raul (the devil's advocate, oh yes, it may soothe his hunger for other -say R|M- isles), [HOD] etc.

Okay, these are the attck reports:

Attack report
from 31.01.2006 01:21
Offence Units Diesal Isle (13:64:21)
Total Losses
Large Warship 100 100
Small Warship 20 20
Small Merchant Ship 70 70
Spearfighter 440 440
Archer 100 100
Defence Units Pharos Nova (13:72:4)
Total Losses
Large Warship 78 39
Small Warship 20 10
Small Merchant Ship 5 3
Stone Thrower 365 184
Spearfighter 941 474
Archer 110 55
Plundered Resources
Gold 0
Stone 0
Lumber 0

Attack report
from 31.01.2006 02:38
Offence Units Coral Cove (13:63:25)
Total Losses
Large Warship 100 100
Small Warship 20 20
Small Merchant Ship 70 70
Spearfighter 440 440
Archer 100 100
Defence Units Pharos Nova (13:72:4)
Total Losses
Large Warship 39 37
Small Warship 10 10
Small Merchant Ship 2 2
Stone Thrower 181 172
Spearfighter 467 444
Archer 55 52
Plundered Resources
Gold 0
Stone 0
Lumber 0

Attack report
from 31.01.2006 03:54
Offence Units Booty Bay (13:73:4)
Total Losses
Large Warship 400 6
Small Warship 5 0
Small Merchant Ship 75 1
Archer 1800 26
Catapult 120 2
Defence Units Pharos Nova (13:72:4)
Total Losses
Large Warship 2 2
Stone Thrower 9 9
Spearfighter 23 23
Archer 3 3
Plundered Resources
Gold 2782
Stone 12018
Lumber 0
Destruction
Lumber Mill Level 16 (Destruction: 4)
Laboratory Level 1 (Destruction: 4)
Barracks Level 11 (Destruction: 7)
Storehouse Level 16 (Destruction: 4)
Stone Wall Level 1 (Destruction: 19)

[Freiegeister]

I have spies on route to all his Ocean 13 islands. Reports in about 14 hours.

I had wondered to myself whether taking part with R|M would open us to attacks from former E~L members. This Scemo! seems to have played his hand too soon.

[SkulkrinBait]

I'd like to help but my fleets are still under reconstruction, only about 50 LWs in each one so not much use as yet.

[mmupatton]

78 LWs + 77 cats. Enough archers/spears to fill them up. But they are ready...

[ashimar]

Let's not do anything rash. I think Donkey is quite interested in our response. We cannot wait too long, but we shouldn't dive in to quick either.

I have sent a message to Ratem and one to Azriel of [HOD] to get readings on their stance/interest in ocean 13 colonies belonging to Donkey.

If my colonization attempt on Marios' Trorn fails, I will use that ship to take over one from Donkey instead. We'll just have to see how it goes.

Thanks Frei for the spying and such. We'll just have to concentrate on two things at once, but I would make Donkey a priority to do before we engage in the big war. On that topic, I have initiated action to get Raul to change his mind, he is open for debate it would seem and it may just be that perhaps R|M has not been entirely frank with us. I can't shake the feeling, we are being "peopled" a bit here by R|M.

[mmupatton]

Remember, though, that Raul's people have been badgering weak(-er) players recently... johema was attacked by a SW|04 member, just like blaydwoman.

[Natmus]

I have sent scouts to Donkey's feeble ocean 14 colony. I guess we have a lot that are capable of attacking or colonising that one.

[SkulkrinBait]

I have a colony ship sat doing nothing if needed, but someone would have to do the dirty work for me I'm afraid!

[Natmus]

Okay, here is the report on the isle. I can take out the forces there, just as soon as Bait or someone else tells me when the attack is due.

Espionage report
from 31.01.2006 13:50
Espionage successful!
Offence Units Hjortholm (14:19:22)
Total Losses
Small Warship 1 0
Defence Units Treasure Trove (14:48:19)
Total Losses
Small Warship 10 0
Stone Thrower 581 0
Spearfighter 38 0
Buildings
Main House Level 6
Gold Mine Level 20
Stone Quarry Level 18
Lumber Mill Level 20
Laboratory Level 1
Barracks Level 6
Harbour Level 1
Storehouse Level 12
Stone Wall Level 6
Watch-Tower Level 1
Research
Spear Level 8
Shield Level 10
Sail Level 8
Resources
Gold 2511
Stone 6880
Lumber 6482

[ashimar]

New attack,landed on Pharos Nova this afternoon and another is coming in:

Attack report
from 31.01.2006 13:14
Offence Units Booty Bay (13:73:4)
Total Losses
Large Warship 400 2
Small Merchant Ship 70 0
Archer 1000 5
Catapult 30 0
Defence Units Pharos Nova (13:72:4)
Total Losses
Large Warship 2 2
Stone Thrower 65 65
Spearfighter 13 13
Plundered Resources
Gold 0
Stone 14000
Lumber 0
Destruction
Main House Level 1 (Destruction: 15)
Storehouse Level 15 (Destruction: 1)

Okay, 65 stoners that Ringy won't see again...

Just prior to Donkey's latest incoming attack there will be an influx of 300+ stoners from Andre. Will be lost as well I'm sure but still cost him a few ships.

I now officially also got a colonyship for him !
Muuuuraaaah as Wraith would say.

[ashimar]

Colonization attempt by Donkey:

Attack report
from 31.01.2006 18:11
Colonisation failed!
Offence Units Booty Bay (13:73:4)
Total Losses
Large Warship 400 8
Small Merchant Ship 70 1
Colonisation Ship 1 0
Archer 1000 21
Defence Units Pharos Nova (13:72:4)
Total Losses
Stone Thrower 329 329
Spearfighter 7 7
Plundered Resources
Gold 374
Stone 3579
Lumber 13775

Latest: Ratem is tempted but expects so much trouble in oceans 3+4 that he wants to keep as much of his fleets intact, so we're on our own.

Softening up attacks on his main are needed and then I'll level it. But for now I'll be offline until wednessday 10:00 so if anyone could keep an eye on Perun's account ?

Where is he himself ?

[guinevere]

I've 4 fleets if you need them. I've updated naval powers. SW is spying on me now and Syn of course always does when there's trouble.

[shirak]

Have I missed something here?
He sends 120 Cats against the wall,then only 30 against the main house but sends the colony fleet without any at all.

[shirak]

Also my fleet is available if needed.I'm 32 hrs from his main isle.430 LWS but only 56 cats.

[Raven]

SoulCatcher/Raven @ 31:19:9
Army
Stone Thrower (231)
Spearfighter (2030)
Archer (1000)
Catapult (168)

Ships
Large Warship (351)
Large Merchant Ship (27)
Small Warship (24)
Small Merchant Ship (50)
Colonisation Ship (2)