Colonising the solar frontier – 2127 (The Final Frontier replay)

Introduction

The second turn of my solo replay of The Final Frontier.

Narrative

The APA continues to put out the call for colonists for Murrua (Mars) as well as building the transports to get them there.

The Northern Union gets the Ceres mine operating and also founds Banbury, a colony on Mars.  “This is a great day for the Union” as he broadcasts live from Banbury.  The APA does not offer its congratulations, unlike other powers that are happy for the NU be not in their way.

The ONEP makes good on bypassing the inner system and begins mining on Europa. It still has the technical edge on the other powers but it is a race to how fast they can continue to build up the Jovian presence compared to how well others will build up the capability to move beyond the asteroids. 

The American Co-operative completes the mines on Mercury and the Moon.  While nearly producing the same resources as the APA, the TAC still enjoys significant more space investment from Earth than everyone else.

For interest, here is a short adventure set in 2127 on a spaceship using some homegrown RPG rules. 

Game notes

The year is 2127.

APA (NIL 1) has a GNP of 110 (100 base plus 10 income). Carryover 4BP +2BP for a total of 6BP.

NU (NIL 1) has a GNP of 105 (100 base plus 5 income). Carryover 1BP +2BP for a total of 3BP. 2BP spent on operationalise Ceres mine, leaving 1BP. Move the colony to Mars and now operating. Banbury founded. Move the Mine to Ceres and pay 2 to operate (note the Mine should have landed last year so to catch up will allow operationalisation this year).

ONEP (NIL 3) has a GNP of 100 (100 base plus 0 income). Carryover 0BP +3BP for a total of 3BP. Move mine to Europa.

TAC (NIL 1) has a GNP of 150 (150 base plus 0 income). Carryover 0BP +5BP for a total of 5BP. 4BP spent on operationalise Mercury and Moon mines, leaving 1BP.