The action of February 10th 2025 was a minor conflict between [[Lonestar]] and [[Ekatera|Ekateran]] forces.

It was prompted by Ekateran players Dakota123A and Kiro231 piloting Vestas as gunships and orbiting their home planet, Kovfefe. Lonestars CursedSaturn and Hextagon, who were nearby, responded by warping to the location. The Ekateran response was a double suicide, leaving the Vesta shuttles for their opponents to scrap without a fight.

Ekateran losses: time and 400 credits

Lonestar losses: eight pieces of chetherite (gained four diamond blocks and ten iron blocks to compensate)

Action Of 2025.02.10

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Ekatera

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{{Infobox civilization
| above = Ekatera
| image1 = Ekatera.png
| caption1 = Symbol of Ekatera
| demonym = Ekateran
| capital_city = Republic of Arik
| position_title1 = Governor
| position_name1 = [[Meagernine8910]]
|language=English
|activity_level=Negligible
|settlements= [[Artica]], [[Republic Of Arik]]
|foundation_date=5 June 2024}}
'''Ekatera''' is a small nation on Horizon's End, led by Governor [[Meagernine8910]]. Previously the host of the [[Trade City]] [[Altar Sanctorium]], Ekatera was handed off to the leadership of Meagernine8910 by its previous Queen [[Kiro231]] due to the secession of Altar Sanctorium from Ekatera on 3 February 2025 as a result of the [[Vega-Ekatera War]].

The nation of Ekatera on Horizon's End was named by the player [[Avan_Brightearth]] as an homage to [[Ekatera (StarLegacy)|the long-lived nation of Ekatera on StarLegacy]]; while not formally affiliated with founder of Ekatera [[Emeris4017]], the nation has retained this title.

= Claims =
==Republic of Arik==
Republic of Arik is a small settlement in northwest [[Aerach]] owned by [[Meagernine8910]]. It is host to a few small buildings and an elevated [[starship]] landing platform.
==Artica==
Artica is a small settlement in northwest [[Krio]] owned by [[Makusu017]]. It is not visibly developed.

= History =
=== Creation ===
Following the expulsion of [[Altar Sanctorium]] (then named "Haven") from [[Vortexion]]'s [[Arimfea]] on 11 May 2024 - the city's third such removal, after [[Orovika]] and [[Imperial Nova]] in the preceding months - [[Blackular]], the leader of Haven, elected to found his own nation on the server. Partnering with [[Avan_Brightearth]], a veteran of [[Ekatera (StarLegacy)|StarLegacy's Ekatera]], Blackular named his nation "Ekatera" as an homage to the nation's legacy. The nation of Ekatera was founded on 5 June 2024.

Following Ekatera's creation, several Blackular-aligned members of Arimfea, most notably [[Voided_Crusader]] and [[Kiro231]] (both on 10 June), would leave to join Ekatera. This event would ultimately lead to [[Vortexion]] and [[Cadia]], and later [[Peregri]], leaving Arimfea for [[Cortesia Del Mar]], leaving [[Middosk]] ultimately in charge of Arimfea and producing the [[Arimfea-Ekatera Alliance]].

=== Merger with VTF ===
On 10 June 2024, the two-month-old new-player nation of [[VTF]], which had grown to considerable size under the leadership of [[Kingsheep3]], would elect to merge with Ekatera. This merger would see three settlements - [[Ionizera]], [[vyserian]], and [[Van Aurela]] - join Ekatera, increasing the nation's size and prestige.

=== Ekateran Neutrality ===
Following Ekatera's establishment, the nation largely stayed on the sidelines of server politics for the rest of 2024, avoiding involvement in conflicts such as the [[Ilios Alliance-Vask Authority War]]. While victim to extensive piracy by various actors (such as [[z4nityy]]), Ekatera heavily centered itself its [[trade city]] of [[Altar Sanctorium]], making most of the nation's members difficult to attack and thereby rendering the nation an unappealing combat target.

=== Vega-Ekatera War ===
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On 5 January 2025, following an incident wherein [[Kiro231]] impounded a [[Vega]]n ship belonging to [[LeMaire]] on a mistaken assumption of hostility, the nation of Vega declared war on Ekatera. In the days following this declaration, the nations of [[Lonestar]] and [[Radiance]] would declare varying states of conflict against Ekatera as well.

[[File:Zeke ekatera shitpost.png|200px|thumb]]
As the [[safezone]] of [[Altar Sanctorium]], which depended on the settlement having 4 active players, largely prevented any proactive attacks on Ekaterans, offensive strategy during the war primarily centered on seeking to deprive Ekatera of active members; the combined diplomatic and military pressure of the anti-Ekateran coalition caused a large reduction in Ekatera's number of active members, primarily to these players leaving the nation and joining others. This effort was successful in causing the Altar Sanctorium [[safezone]] to be disabled due to insufficient member activity on a single occasion prior to the end of the war, on 29 January 2025.

[[File:Kiro quitting post.png|300px|thumb]]
The war functionally concluded with the secession of Altar Sanctorium from the nation on 3 February 2025, with [[Kiro231]], the leader of the settlement, declaring that she was "going back to [[activity logging]]" (IE, she would not be actively playing the server henceforth). As Altar Sanctorium was previously Ekatera's primary industrial and activity base, this secession left Ekatera a very small nation.

As of February 8th, Altar Sanctorium was re-added as Ekatera’s capital, as without it Ekatera would run the risk of purging from inactivity and losing its precious outposts.

On [[Action Of 2025.02.10|February 10th]], Ekatera donated two Vesta shuttles to lonestar.

[[Category: Politics]]
[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category: Player-Created]]

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Texas

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Eyrzeke:

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'''Texas''' is a [[settlement]] on [[Horizon's End]] occupying the Floro Mountains territory of [[Vask]]. It is the capital of the nation [[Lonestar]]. Texas is most well known for its new player recruitment, its “[[zekeship]]” fleets, and neutrality.

== History ==
On December 5th, 2023, the Floro Mountains territory was purged from its previous settlement and was promptly claimed by eyrzeke of Shadow, who set up his home base in the abandoned base there. After negotiating secession from Shadow over internal politics, texas was officially founded on January 13th 2024.

Texas remained an independent settlement for many months, and gained a reputation as a neutral, but friendly, group. Texas quickly gained infamy for its active (some called it aggressive) recruitment program, in which new players received free ships to accelerate their development. At the core of this program was the first few batches of ancillary “zekeships,” a series of vessels with an emphasis on cost efficiency; warships and trade ships alike were designed with cheap bubble shields and ion thrusters, which made them cheap while still being effective and durable.

As larger and more advanced ancillary ships were developed, and texas began to grow larger and larger, it was decided that a nation to help manage resources and recruits alike would be beneficial. On June 8th 2024, texas officially joined the nation Radiance, with special terms allowing for independence and freedom as well as the possibility of texas’ future secession.

During this time, eyrzeke took special care in training “protégés,” recruits who demonstrated exceptional ability and the maturity needed to take over governorship if the situation arose. Three such recruits were FallenXStars, a highly capable engineer; SIG130, a talented builder and ship designer; and XiJinping_, a formidable pilot and skilled fighter. After eyrzeke stepped down, SIG130 was appointed as the governor on September 16th. After playing some minor economic and anti-piracy roles, texas once again became independent, founding the nation lonestar on October 19th 2024. Since December 1st, XiJinping has served as governor of texas and the leader of lonestar as a whole.

== Politics ==
Texas is a settlement with an oligarchic dictatorship, ruled by the governor and trusted advisers. Having settled from its more chaotic recruitment days, its regular core members have significant say in government decisions.

== Notable players ==
*[[eyrzeke]], founder of texas and designer of the “[[zekeship]]” series of starships.
*[[SIG130]], the second governor of texas. The primary architect of Bluescreen Station, an asteroid base in Ilios.
*[[XiJinping_]], the third and current governor of texas. A militaristic former StarQuest player
*Hextagon, a controversial veteran.
*WanderingOtter, a skilled builder.

[[Category: Player-Created]]
[[Category: Politics]]
[[Category: Settlements]]

Shuttle

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Eyrzeke:

{{Infobox starship
|name = Shuttle
|subheader = First in last out
|title=Vesta
|image=Vesta.jpeg
|caption=The Vesta is a medium-size shuttle purchasable from a Ship Dealer.
|blockcount = 100-1,000
|shields = 1
|speed = ~26
|weapons = 1x Plasma Cannon, 2x Torpedoes
|info = Interdiction Range: 300m
|header1=HEADER_1
|label1=LABEL_1
|data1=DATA_1
}}

Shuttles are the first tier of Trade [[Starship|Ship Types]]. Shuttle craft are diverse thanks to their wide size range, allowing a designer to make a small passenger pod, a low-profile salvage vessel, or a hefty hauler ship. Compared to the [[Starfighter]] class, Shuttles can carry more containers, more cargo, and can mount mining lasers.

The Vesta is generally understood to be the best NPC dealer ship available. It costs only 200 credits and allows for players to easily haul cargo, do commissionsy, or just explore the galaxy.

The features of this tier are:

* Standard size between 100 and 1,000 blocks
* Can jump without a navigation computer; this GREATLY reduces jump range, and uses a lot of fuel!
* Can hold a maximum of 14-15 [[Crate]]s at max size
* Jump range of 16,000 blocks(?)

=== Tips ===
Shuttles are flexible because of their size, and are best used to just ferry players around the galaxy. If you are a new player and this is your only trade ship class, it’s recommended that you do Daily Commissions to make money rather than cargo hauling.

If building a cargo transport, a 1,000 block maximum size is able to accommodate 15 cargo crates. Since the crates count as blocks once loaded, this must be accounted for in the hull’s design.

Try to aim for:

* Minimum of 300 concrete blocks
* Be 985 blocks when empty (1,000 total - 15 crates)
* Tier 1 [[hyperdrive]] and basic [[Navigation Computer|nav computer]]
* [[Particle Shield|Shields]] could be either a 2.0 or 0.8 (larger shields do not have more health, so 0.8 is typically the best choice)
Optionally, you can add:

* Tier 2/3 hyperdrive
* Advanced nav computer
* Tier 1 [[Mining Laser|mining laser]] (this requires power generation capabilities either in the ship or on a friendly base)
* Multiple chests for item storage
* [[Starship Weapons|Defensive weaponry]] like plasma cannons and torpedoes
* Power machines, like [[Item Charger|item chargers]]

===Notable Shuttle Designs===

File:Amph.jpeg

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== Summary ==
The Amph, an NPC dealer cargo ship.

Picture credit: eyrzeke

File:Vesta.jpeg

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== Summary ==
A Vesta shuttle, the starter ship for new HE players.

Picture credit: CursedSaturn

File:Vesta.jpeg

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Eyrzeke: A Vesta shuttle, the starter ship for new HE players.

== Summary ==
A Vesta shuttle, the starter ship for new HE players.

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Eyrzeke:

Lonestar

2025-01-02T00:17:50Z

Eyrzeke: /* History */

Destroyer

2025-01-01T02:14:26Z

Eyrzeke:

{{Infobox starship
|name = Destroyer
|subheader = Heavy Boi
|title=Frigate
|image=ThrawnFrigate.png
|caption= [[Thrawn31]]'s Destroyer built by [[WitherV]]
|blockcount = 8,000-12,000
|shields = 17
|speed = 18/5.4
|weapons = 1x [[Phaser]] 4x [[Heavy Turret]] 1x [[Light Turret]] 1x [[Tri Turret]]
|info = Interdiction Range: 3,000m
|header1=HEADER_1
|label1=LABEL_1
|data1=DATA_1
}}

'''Destroyers''' are like [[Frigate|Frigates]] but larger and more powerful. They are generally used less for all-round SvS, and are more often used as area-denying craft. Usually destroyers will be at least 9,702 blocks in order to fire four Heavy Turrets at once rather than just three, while the largest destroyers are iconic for their incredible tankiness and staying power.

=Subclasses=

[[Light Destroyer]], generally 8,000 Blocks. Effectively a heavy frigate, this subclass was generally used for better gravity well performance.

[[Attack Destroyer|Attack Destroyer "9.7k"]], generally 9,702-10,000 Blocks. Capable of firing four Heavy Turrets at a time, marking a significant increase in offensive capabilities.

Heavy Destroyer "12k", generally 12,000 Blocks.

=History=

[[Category:Ship Class]]
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Gunship

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{{Infobox starship
|name = Gunship
|subheader =
|title=Gunship
|image=OrovikaGS.png
|caption=[[Orovika]]'s Gunship piloted by [[star_litty]]
|blockcount = 500-2,000
|shields = 3
|speed = 24-27 blocks per second (cruise) / 13.5 blocks per second (direct control)
|weapons = 2x [[Pulse Cannon]] 1x [[Heavy Laser]] 1x [[Light Turret]]
|info = Interdiction Range: 1,200m
|header1=HEADER_1
|label1=LABEL_1
|data1=DATA_1
}}

'''Gunships''' are the second smallest possible warships, ranging between 500 to 2,000 blocks, and being unlocked at level 10.

This warship class is designed to counter the class below it, the [[Starfighter]], leveraging its 360° pulse cannons, rapid automatic light turrets, and its tracking heavy lasers to its advantage in the matchup.

=History=

=Subclasses=

[[Tackle Gunship]], usually 500 Blocks. A large [[starfighter]] that trades agility for a [[Gravity Well (Starship)|Gravity Well]].

[[Light Gunship]], usually 1,011-1,030 Blocks. A small craft armed with Pulse Cannons and Heavy Lasers, built solely to eliminate fighters.

[[Heavy Gunship]], usually 2,000 Blocks. Equipped with light turrets to automate destroying pesky fighters.

[[Category:Ship Class]]
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