International News for Turn 53:

Alas, Leader Robo the Devil has not started a new nation and is no longer with us.
Alas, Leader IcaRuZ has not started a new nation and is no longer with us.
A new player, Andrew has joined the game.  Welcome!
A new player, Cupuyc has joined the game.  Welcome!
A new player, dheeter has joined the game.  Welcome!
With these 3 new players, there are now 24 players in the game.
Aragorn has renamed the region Aragorn-233 as The Shire.
The nation known as Aragorn has been renamed Westernesse!
Observers report seeing a diplomatic message pass between J.K.Dampener and Gandalf.
Emissaries of J.K.Dampener carry this message to all:

An amusement: One my scouting unit have managed to kill 5(!) Gourdy units in 238, but couldn't win from a Gandalfs one. Just inconceivable... :-)

The leader 'J.K.D.' has taken over from 'J.K.Dampener'!
The nation known as J.K.Dampener has been renamed SU Happy Hamsters!
'J.K.D.' has renamed the region J.K.Dampener-142 as HamsterBarrow-142.
A secret message has leaked!  One player reportedly sent 
this message to another:

Our diplomatic team feels nervous that we have not heard from you regarding our proposal of peace. To reiterate, we want peace. What shall it be?

Victor Jan Davion has renamed the region Victor Jan Davion-149 as New Avalon.
The nation known as Victor Jan Davion has been renamed United Suns!
Victor Jan Davion has renamed the region Victor Jan Davion-150 as New Syrtis.
The leader 'Victor Ian Davion' has taken over from 'Victor Jan Davion'!
The leader 'Miralus' has taken over from 'Miralus of Miralath'!
The nation known as Miralus of Miralath has been renamed Miralath!
The nation known as HeeterBob has been renamed Heeter's Heavens!
HeeterBob has renamed the region HeeterBob-258 as Alpha Centauri.
HeeterBob has renamed the region HeeterBob-259 as Beta Centauri.
The leader 'Bob' has taken over from 'HeeterBob'!
Explorers loyal to Lord Amaranth have connected to a region belonging to Neutrals!
Lord Amaranth has renamed the region Lord Amaranth-20 as Italia.
The nation known as Lord Amaranth has been renamed Roman Empire!
Lord Amaranth has renamed the region Lord Amaranth-21 as Rome.
The leader 'Caesar' has taken over from 'Lord Amaranth'!
Observers report seeing a diplomatic message pass between Captain Hook and Falcon.
Captain Hook has renamed the region Captain Hook-82 as Treasure Island.
The nation known as Captain Hook has been renamed Captain!
Captain Hook has renamed the region Captain Hook-81 as NeverNeverLand.
dheeter has renamed the region dheeter-310 as BobLand.
The nation known as dheeter has been renamed HeetersRuler!
dheeter has renamed the region dheeter-309 as DaveLand.
The nation known as Falcon has been renamed Falcon Isles!
Fighting!  There are reports that Alice in Wonderland attacked Neutrals at Neutral-301!
   ... the surviving defenders cheer as the last attackers are destroyed!

Scouting!  A 1-unit force loyal to Aragorn scouted Neutrals at Neutral-313!
   ... the defenders report the incident to headquarters!

Fighting!  There are reports that Alice in Wonderland attacked Neutrals at Neutral-287!
   ... the surviving defenders cheer as the last attackers are destroyed!

Fighting!  There are reports that Gourdy attacked Neutrals at Neutral-72!
   ... the surviving defenders cheer as the last attackers are destroyed!

Scouting!  A 1-unit force loyal to Gourdy scouted Neutrals at Neutral-314!
   ... the defenders report the incident to headquarters!

Fighting!  There are reports that KingConqueror attacked Neutrals at Neutral-315!
   ... the surviving defenders cheer as the last attackers are destroyed!

Scouting!  A 1-unit force loyal to 'Caesar' scouted Neutrals at Neutral-65!
   ... the defenders report the incident to headquarters!

Scouting!  A 1-unit force loyal to Gandalf scouted Gourdy at Gourdy-237!
   ... the defenders report the incident to headquarters!

Fighting!  There are reports that 'Miralus' attacked Neutrals at Neutral-303!
   ... the surviving defenders cheer as the last attackers are destroyed!

Fighting!  There are reports that Gandalf attacked Neutrals at Neutral-244!
  ... the victorious forces rename the region Gandalf-244!

Fighting!  There are reports that Aragorn attacked Neutrals at Neutral-295!
  ... the victorious forces rename the region Westernesse-295!

Scouting!  A 1-unit force loyal to 'Caesar' scouted Neutrals at Neutral-215!
   ... the defenders report the incident to headquarters!

Fighting!  There are reports that LordPi attacked Neutrals at Neutral-223!
  ... the victorious forces rename the region LordPi-223!

Scouting!  A 1-unit force loyal to 'Victor Ian Davion' scouted Neutrals at Neutral-165!
   ... the defenders report the incident to headquarters!

Fighting!  There are reports that Thugwompus attacked Neutrals at Neutral-222!
  ... the victorious forces rename the region Thugwompus-222!

Strategic Status Summary for Turn 53:

Nation	Leader	Regions	Production	Units	Prod/Region	Units/Region	Units/Prod
Alice in Wonderland	Alice in Wonderland	3	7	66	2.3	22.0	9.4
Andrew	Andrew	4	13	121	3.2	30.2	9.3
Captain	Captain Hook	13	20	297	1.5	22.8	14.8
Cupuyc	Cupuyc	2	7	58	3.5	29.0	8.3
Falcon Isles	Falcon	21	46	384	2.2	18.3	8.3
Gandalf	Gandalf	21	42	342	2.0	16.3	8.1
Gourdy	Gourdy	6	4	44	0.7	7.3	11.0
Heeter's Heavens	'Bob'	4	11	59	2.8	14.8	5.4
HeetersRuler	dheeter	2	7	55	3.5	27.5	7.9
Jewel	Jewel	10	11	170	1.1	17.0	15.5
KingConqueror	KingConqueror	2	6	36	3.0	18.0	6.0
LordPi	LordPi	11	11	128	1.0	11.6	11.6
M. Haricot	M. Haricot	2	7	67	3.5	33.5	9.6
Miralath	'Miralus'	4	10	40	2.5	10.0	4.0
Phoenix	Phoenix	4	7	68	1.8	17.0	9.7
Pooh	Pooh	15	18	389	1.2	25.9	21.6
Prenthenil	Prenthenil	8	25	549	3.1	68.6	22.0
Psientist	Psientist	7	7	57	1.0	8.1	8.1
Roman Empire	'Caesar'	25	42	425	1.7	17.0	10.1
SU Happy Hamsters	'J.K.D.'	19	20	139	1.1	7.3	7.0
Thugwompus	Thugwompus	19	36	289	1.9	15.2	8.0
Turin Turambar	Turin Turambar	7	9	95	1.3	13.6	10.6
United Suns	'Victor Ian Davion'	8	11	140	1.4	17.5	12.7
Westernesse	Aragorn	6	18	49	3.0	8.2	2.7

The next update is scheduled for Saturday at 23:00 U.S. Pacific Time.

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