Waterworld!

[Kirov]

Seamen.

[Kataphraktoi]

The sunspots ended!

[Geo]

To the good(?) Chairman.

[Vishniac]

To the good(?) Chairman.

As good as he can be for you: I killed 3 Bree attack vessels in 3 turns and I still can't see the end of it, they keep on sending the bulk of their forces against me.
So...you're safe...for the moment.

To the technos

[Geo]

At least they're not sending IoD's your way.

[Kirov]

on.

[Kataphraktoi]

We have begun the election process to determine a Planetary Governor so as to present a more unified front against the Bree menace. I can assure you all of Foreman Domai's benevolent nature and firm character as a strong candidate for this honor, and that he will use all the powers of this position strictly for the good of all mankind, naturally. Vote as your conscience directs you... 

@atlantis

[Geo]

Since you've initiated the Council, does that mean I may communicate with any unmet faction now?

[Geo]

The Vote goes on...

[Vishniac]

Since you've initiated the Council, does that mean I may communicate with any unmet faction now?

It seems so: unmet factions appear now as having truce with me.

To the Technos

[Kirov]

Kata, you knew this election is going to be important, I think you could have done it as was customary at 'poly, i.e. post the votes count here and allow people (i.e. me in this case) to conduct diplomacy. Otherwise the first one to convene gets a huge and imho unfair advantage. I can't say I'm a happy bunny now.

[Kataphraktoi]

What was the vote count when it arrived at your turn and why would it change anything to post votes in my post? I obviously voted for myself and the three remaining players votes were as yet unknown to me. Im sure we are all aware of our own population counts from the previous turn.
I wouldnt be happy about facing the Drones as a bunny either. 

@atlantis

[Geo]

The Royal Navy announces its first conquest of a Bree-founded settlement.
Escapees have been reported to attempt to flee the Kingdom's wrath...

[Vishniac]

Destruction of the Bree impact fleet is under way.

To the Technos

[Kirov]

What was the vote count when it arrived at your turn and why would it change anything to post votes in my post? I obviously voted for myself and the three remaining players votes were as yet unknown to me. Im sure we are all aware of our own population counts from the previous turn.
I wouldnt be happy about facing the Drones as a bunny either. 

@atlantis

I must say I didn't expect this kind of response. Obviously, it’s not about posting the vote count (that’s just good manners), it’s about giving the others ample time to conduct diplomacy and trade.

Regardless of what you think about this rule, please follow it in our “Rising Sun” game as agreed before you joined, see my message here:

http://alphacentauri2.info/index.php?topic=3412.255

And as to your being oblivious of other guys’ voting… I can't say I'm impressed, Kata.