Stay Of Execution

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Stay Of ExecutionAs the white swirling clouds slowed their dance around the emerging mass of the starships, screens once more flickered into life on the bridge of the Dark Redemption. Major Owyer clasped his hands onto the rail and eyed the new stars ahead of him proudly. "Take a look, ladies and gentlemen" he invit…

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Cybertopia is live!

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Cybertopia is live!Hi guys, It's been an exciting time here at AE HQ with the successful launch of Cybertopia Studios, AE's parent company. It's a go and has been launched into the World Wide Web, see our new corporate website at www.cybertopia.pt.…

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Jeremiah (Just Another Day At The Office, Part 3)

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Jeremiah (Just Another Day At The Office, Part 3)(Author’s note: if you haven’t read the earlier parts of this story, you should read that first before enjoying this story. Start with “Just Another Day At The Office”. --- “Why do I have to wear this stupid thing?”  Sam exclaimed, for probably the tenth time since they left camp that morning. “Because until ‘J’ vouches for you, we can’t take any chances”, Eli replied. “What, you think I’m working for the Drekons?” “No, Sam – but the resistance is vulnerable.  The less folks that know where we are based, the safer we’ll all be.  Besides, we’re only about a half-mile away, so just hang on for a few more minutes and we’ll be there.” Sam and Eli had left the suburbs of New Liberty 3 days prior, after a town meeting at the local high school.  Eli introduced the citizens to the idea of a planet-wide resistance movement against the Drekon occupation.  Sam spent most of the 3 days pumping Eli for more information about the mysterious “J”, leader of the resistance.  Sam was 99% sure that “J” was really old crazy Jeremiah from the street corner, but Eli was not forthcoming with any information.  That was very frustrating for Sam, almost as frustrating as the blindfold he’d been made to wear since breakfast.  It was hot out here – wherever “here” was.  Sam thought he could smell the ocean, maybe they were near the coast?…

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Speed Server: Help us choose a name

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Speed Server: Help us choose a nameThe launch of our first speed server is imminent, but before we announce the launch date we need to come up with a name for it. Help us choose a name for the first speed server of Astro Empires and be eligable to win a free 3 months upgrade! As with the normal servers, speed servers will be named alphabetically. So the first speed server will start with the letter "A". All you need to do is suggest a short name starting with the letter "A" and when the contest is over the game administration will choose one of the suggested names. The winner will be randomly selected between those who suggested the name chosen by the administration.…

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