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Post by RedDwarfIV on Oct 19, 2014 18:10:31 GMT -6
[RESEARCH] Beamed Power: Lasers [8/20] [CONSTRUCTION] [5/5 IN USE] 3x Guardian Frigate [8/14] 2x Hope Frigate [8/14]
Na'Zao smiled broadly. Apparently the Chief Space Marshal had decided that a Space Marshal had to travel in style, which was why he was currently sitting in a comfortable Zira'Aaf-hide leather seat with a very inclusive entertainment system built into the arm rest, and positively enthusiastic air attendants just a button-press away, in an Atava'ri Spaceliner. There was a wide window next to him, through which he could see the sprawling complex that was Site Delta. Over his head, to the left, a huge window ran practically the length of the cabin, interspersed in places with crossbeams. Underneath was the red and black warning stripes marking the blast doors that would close if any part of that window should break. A Commander sat next to him, and nudged him with an elbow.
"Say, do you think they'll show off Ta'Yal when we get up?" the younger Tal'Ryth asked. Na'Zao recognised him as the aide he'd been assigned. He momentarily considered asking him if trying to get the senior flag officer's attention in that way was wise, but didn't. The Commander just looked so excited. Is that the spaceplane or the fact he's working with me that's got him animated like that? he asked himself, then thought about a reply for a moment. "Sure." he said, and his smile turned into a grin. "I'll see if I can talk to the Captain if they don't."
The dual-use engines' turbines wound up, and were soon making a healthy growl. A tug latched onto the front undercarriage, and began dragging the much larger spaceplane forwards. It quickly hauled it off the apron and onto the taxiway, where it navigated the complex series of paths, junctions and turns before finally reaching Runway 2. It unlatched after making sure the Spaceliner was in proper position, before rumbling away at almost indecent speed for something of its aerodynamics. After a few seconds, the engines' noise rose to a crescendo, and the world outside the window began rapidly scrolling past. The engines screamed, and the spaceplane bounced a little as the suspension on the undercarriage absorbed the energy from the wheels running over stones. Na'Zao was pushed back into his seat, and he felt very heavy. He kept watching the window. The ground's a blur. he thought pointlessly. It was nothing he hadn't seen before.
As the wings clawed at the air, the huge spaceplane lifted off the ground and its nose swung violently up. It passed over the ILS antennae at the end of the runway, and the undercarriage folded into the fuselage and wings. It quickly found the optimum climb angle, and started folding away its slats and flaps. Navigation lights on the wingtips, tail and fuselage began flashing rapidly, and the spaceplane ascended into the clear afternoon sky.
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Sunshine60
Edessian Ensign
Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
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Post by Sunshine60 on Oct 19, 2014 18:58:54 GMT -6
(Should those of us with pre-Tree update Starting Technologies adjust our starting lists to reflect the new tree?)
[Kingdom of Athos] [Ringworld of Gilmar]
A shuttle is dispatched to the surface of the Ringworld, landing about three miles south of the Bashmeli Hive, not that the officers aboard it realized that. Two geologists exited the craft and began setting up their survey equipment, while deployable military barricades were set up by the Knights to establish a perimeter against any potentially-hostile wildlife. A single tripod machine gun was set up in case whoever had built this ring should show themselves.
{Construction: Shipyard x5 (17/30) {Research: Neutron Beam (10/40)} PAUSED
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Post by Sliprunner on Oct 20, 2014 8:48:50 GMT -6
-Jamlar, Isrum Class- When the audio came through the bridge crew gave a few hushed whispers, Ixram paid no heed though as he responded "This is the Jamlar, We understand" His mind at once jumped to the thought of nearly twenty different things he could of said, wondering very simply why he even used that phrase. The officers on the bridge just watched, wondering what exactly they were suppose to do now. The same video feed with audio was being broadcast in other parts of the ship, even the engineers had taken a pause from monitoring the reactors in order to pay attention.
=Que= >Construction< 5x Isorma (2/14) 5x Shipyards (10/28) >Research< Gen IV Warheads (5/45) Shipyard Overhauls (5/55)
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Post by Chonicler on Oct 20, 2014 9:01:15 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the C-249 Infinity]
Uthar sighed with relief inwardly before saying, "Good, my name is Uthar Alkarn," he hesitated, he hadn't really thought about what he would say once contact had been made. Rachil got up from her chair and stepped into the view of the camera, "I am Rachil Furnak, captain of the C-249 Infinity of the Interstellar Arthan Republic." she said, she had actually thought about what to say, plus the message from the diplomat team on board the C-249 Intrigue that was on its way from Arlash had helped. "You caught us a bit off guard when we realized that the signal we had been getting was from a starship." she said, "We were expecting to find a radioactive asteroid or something similar."
[-Construction-]
C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 4/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 4/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 4/15
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Enhanced Tracking: 6/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 6/35
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Post by RedDwarfIV on Oct 20, 2014 10:35:09 GMT -6
[RESEARCH] Beamed Power: Lasers [9/20] [CONSTRUCTION] [5/5 IN USE] 3x Guardian Frigate [9/14] 2x Hope Frigate [9/14]
As she picked up some fresh vegetables from the freezer unit, Na'Ryll's earpiece buzzed insistently. She tapped it, and pulled out the small device that was connected to it wirelessly. It had nothing but a small screen on it, yet sized for Tal'Ryth fingers it was still as big as a brick. Under the number was the caller ID, listed as a name she didn't recognise. "Na'Ryll Ta'Lan here." she said.
"Senior Executive? You have been assigned a new position with the Search for Foreign Life. You are to act as a Fyrennese national observer on a joint out-system expedition. Are you prepared to accept this position?" came the reply. Na'Ryll immediately responded.
"Yes, I am." If I said no, I wonder how long it would take for me to get the 'your services are no longer required' letter? she thought humourlessly.
"Good. Report to site Charlie immediately. You are to take commercial flight 407 up to Pride of Fyrenne..." He was referring to the Fyrennese space station. "... There, you'll take an orbital bus to the ISLCV Reaper. There you will be given quarters. For this position, you will be provided uniforms. You needn't take belongings or clothes with you. Is everything understood?"
"It is." Na'Ryll said, and whoever the caller was hung up. She sighed and headed for the customer services desk, where she could put her groceries, since she wouldn't be needing them.
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Post by flightoficarus on Oct 20, 2014 14:11:41 GMT -6
[Vorskel Confederation] =VSS Warspite=
Daria technically could give orders from her stateroom. However, she was not that type of commander. And besides, that didn't exactly make a commander look good to the people they commanded. Daria exited her stateroom through the hatch. Daria started making her way to the bridge. The walkways were crowded by enlisted going to their various stations or doing an errand of some type. The enlisted were leavened by occasional junior officers. They all made a thin path for Daria when they spotted her. =Construction= 5 Fabricators 3/5 =Research= Gen II Railguns 3/20 Universal Translation 3/30
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Post by Sliprunner on Oct 20, 2014 15:48:28 GMT -6
-Jamlar, Isrum Class- "We actually came looking for life, or at least to explore our surroundings. Its a bit of suprise over here to find other life. As for asteroid or such, that might be a side effect of our gate" Ixram looked to the display of an atomic clock, which had calibrated itself to local space already. He said "In a few days one of our gates will arrive to setup, till then we aren't going to be going to far" The flight deck officer just gave telepathic message to Ixram that additional strikecraft were ready if needed.
=QUE= >Construction< 5x Isorma (3/14) 5x Shipyard (11/28) >Research< Gen IV Warheads (6/45) Shipyard Overhauls (6/55)
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Post by flightoficarus on Oct 20, 2014 16:21:15 GMT -6
[Vorskel Confederation] =VSS Warspite=
Daria reached the bridge, seeing the two marine sentries posted outside. They saluted her and let her enter the hatch. She returned the salute before entering. The bridge was large as far as spacecraft rooms went, barring the hangars of course. However, it was still cramped to those used to being on a planet. Space was at a premium on a spacecraft, not so groundside. It was just large enough for the officers to operate efficiently.
=Construction= 5 Fabricators 4/5 =Research= Gen II Railguns 4/20 Universal Translation 4/30
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Post by Chonicler on Oct 20, 2014 16:25:19 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the C-249 Infinity]
Rachil glanced at Uthar, "'Gate'?" she asked, "do you mean you have an FTL drive that works between gates instead of between stars?" If they did, then the implications were almost as big as the meeting of new life. It had always been thought that FTL travel had to be using the luminary steams between stars, but if you could do it between gates, then why couldn't there be an FTL drive that didn't need gates or stars. It would greatly decrease the time required to travel between planets in a system, up til now, they had been forced to use the fusion drive for that sort of travel because the Slipstream drive didn't work like that.
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C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 5/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 5/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 5/15
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Enhanced Tracking: 7/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 7/35
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Post by flightoficarus on Oct 20, 2014 18:20:03 GMT -6
[Vorskel Confederation] =VSS Warspite=
The bridge crew were at their stations and chatting to each other. There really wasn't much else to do. Daria's XO Betumo looked up as she entered. He saluted, "Hello captain, sleep well?" he asked. Daria returned the salute, "I did, thanks for asking. I got the orders this morning," she replied. Betumo's ears perked up, "I was wondering when those would arrive. It's getting boring sitting here in orbit."
=Construction= 5 Fabricators 5/5 =Research= Gen II Railguns 5/20 Universal Translation 5/30
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Post by conmann35 on Oct 20, 2014 18:37:24 GMT -6
TECH Resupply Platforms: 1/15 Basic EMP Hardening: 1/20 TECH -- Corrundian prototype wakeship Telaya --
Tarus Emerius.
We had thus begun our sweep of the system in length and the bean heads would get their excitement on as we touched down on the small, presumably habitable planet we were able to locate. This also, of course, meant I would the the first lucky, or perhaps unlucky, depending on what is on the other side of the ramp, sod to get eaten by whatever lie on this planet. At the very least, we'd be suited up before we stepped out there and engaged in said activity of getting mauled. Protection is always handy for first impressions, no?
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Sunshine60
Edessian Ensign
Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
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Post by Sunshine60 on Oct 20, 2014 22:16:27 GMT -6
[Kingdom of Athos] [Ringworld of Gilmar, Survey Site Alpha]
Two more shuttles are dispatched from the Imperium, bringing more geological survey equipment and news of the Pathfinder's immenient arrival. Small teams are sent out in the four cardinal directions to collect soil samples and scan for any evidence of how the Ring might have been constructed.
[Lacor Planetary System, Orbital Construction Complex]
As operations to expand the Kingdom's shipyard facilities continue, the few starships not currently deployed are called back to be re-fitted with some new equipment that's become available.
{Construction: Shipyard x5 (18/30)} {Research: Neutron Beam (11/30)}
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Post by RedDwarfIV on Oct 21, 2014 9:25:28 GMT -6
[RESEARCH] Beamed Power: Lasers [10/20] [CONSTRUCTION] [5/5 IN USE] 3x Guardian Frigate [10/14] 2x Hope Frigate [10/14]
Sa'Ral checked his watch. "0850 hours..." he muttered, stepping through into a large hall with a number of tables where lieutenants were sitting with laptops out, talking to whoever happened to be at the front of their queue. He joined one of the lines, and waited. Slowly, as soldiers signed in, the line moved.
"Sir, would you mind signing here?" said the desk Lieutenant, holding out a digital writing pad and stylus for Sa'Ral to use now that he'd reached the front of the line. He complied, using the stylus to scrawl out a signature, and the Lieutenant scrutinised it. "Close enough." she said, and handed him a boarding pass which had 'TERMINAL 5 GATE 12' printed on it in large letters, and a sheaf of papers. Looking up, he noticed a sign for Terminal 5 on one of the open double doors at the back of the hall. He thanked the Lieutenant and walked towards it. He decided he'd read the papers when he had time. Those would have his orders on them.
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Post by Sliprunner on Oct 22, 2014 8:55:54 GMT -6
-Jamlar, Isrum Class- Ixram just gave a slight smirk, "Between gates? no, the gate is just our starting point. We could exit just about anywhere, only need another gate to get back where we started...which unfortunately means we're going to be waiting here until a gate arrives" The clock registered it would be about 2 days until the gate arrived, assuming there had been no delays in getting it ready. Ixram continued "Well, given we have the time, would it be possible to discuss the surrounding space? I'm not entirely sure if we had exited into your territory or not"
=QUE= >Construction< 5x Isorma (4/14) 5x Shipyard (12/28) >Research< Gen IV Warheads (7/45) Shipyard Overhauls (7/55)
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Post by Chonicler on Oct 22, 2014 9:24:34 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the C-249 Infinity]
"At the moment," Uthar said, "we are in the outer edge of the Dalhan system, one of the systems within the borders of the IAR. As to your being trapped here until your gate arrives, that is unfortunate." A loud beep sounded from the radar and Rachil hurried over to it, "The C-249 Intrigue," she said, "They are close enough for normal communications, but they'll have to piggy back onto the channel because their too far away from the alien ship, I'll patch them through into the channel." After typing on the computer for a bit the main screen divided into two, one showing the aliens, the other remained dark for a second before the helm of a different corvette appeared, with several Arthans in view (The alien ship's screen would show something very similar).
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C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 6/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 6/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 6/15
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Enhanced Tracking: 8/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 8/35
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Post by Sliprunner on Oct 22, 2014 9:49:39 GMT -6
-Jamlar, Isrum Class- Once the second ship was added to the channel, Ixram sent telepathic message to the flight deck officer to ready full strikecraft. ~They brought a second ship in, that tells me they aren't entirely sure of the situation, if they're uneasy I want to make sure we're ready~ The flight deck officer just left the bridge to alert the crews. Ixram just spoke normally though, "So you have already established yourselves in the area? We're only finally branching out from our home, STL travel to neighboring systems proved far to problematic. I am interested though if you are aware of any other life in the local space"
=QUE= >Construction< 5x Isorma (5/14) 5x Shipyard (13/28) >Research< Gen IV Warheads (8/45) Shipyard Overhauls (8/55)
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Post by flightoficarus on Oct 22, 2014 9:56:28 GMT -6
[Vorskel Confederation] =VSS Warspite=
"We're to depart from Kesh orbit, swing by Delnara and jump to the Rorsch colony," Daria explained. That caught the attention of the bridge crew. "We've never tried interstellar jumps before!" Betumo said, "I wonder why they're risking the flag ship." Daria shrugged, "I guess the top brass wanted to wow the colonials with our best." "Is that why we got the new navigation algorithms loaded this morning?" the helmsman asked. Daria turned to him and nodded, "Must be the reason, yeah."
=Construction= 5 Fabricators 1/5 =Research= Gen II Railguns 6/20 Universal Translation 6/30
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Post by Chonicler on Oct 22, 2014 10:54:19 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the C-249 Infinity]
Rachil was about to answer, but the head diplomat on the C-249 Intrigue cut her off, "Until very recently, the prevailing belief among our people has been that if there was intelligent life out there, it was too far away to be able to contact within the foreseeable future. No real search was made for intelligent life, and we were more interested in colonizing the habitable worlds in systems we discovered and developing them fully then sending out ships that could be used for aiding in development." Rachil noticed that, while he had told the truth, he had left out a few details, including the recent discovery of the insect like aliens at the ringworld system, but she didn't say anything.
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C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 7/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 7/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 7/15
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Enhanced Tracking: 9/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 9/35
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Post by flightoficarus on Oct 22, 2014 11:33:51 GMT -6
[Vorskel Confederation] =VSS Warspite=
"I was wondering when we'd be moving out. They brought our crew complement to full and filled up the munitions bunkers," Betumo commented. "Yeah, same here. Anyway, we're supposed to move out ASAP," Daria replied. "Open a channel to the intercom, shipwide," Daria ordered. The comms officer pressed a few buttons, "Channel is open," she said. "This is the captain speaking, we're heading out soon to test the new drives. This one is big however, we're not just going to Delnara. We're going interstellar this time. I can't tell you how big of an event this is. This is the start of a new era. Now it won't take a decade to travel to the colonies. What our forefathers did in that time, we will do in days or weeks. We're the progenitors of this new era. We will be the ones to reach new horizons this time."
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Post by Sliprunner on Oct 22, 2014 17:45:23 GMT -6
-Jamlar, Isrum Class- "Yes, the stars can be quite far away, this is the furthest expedition we've done thus far. It was some mater of debate picking someplace given we were more interested in finding life then new territory, hence why we picked someplace that was more likely to have life rather then somewhere close by" Ixram just glanced to the sensor operators who were checking what they could regarding the ship, They were relying on passive scanning under the concept that an active scan would likely set things off. In the hanger bays the full squadrons were being readied, just in case things did go south.
=QUE= >Construction< 5x Isorma (6/14) 5x Shipyard (14/28) >Research< Gen IV Warheads (9/45) Shipyard Overhauls (9/55)
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Post by flightoficarus on Oct 22, 2014 18:08:34 GMT -6
[Vorskel Confederation] =VSS Warspite=
The channel to the intercomms was cut. "Nice speech captain," Betumo commented. "Thanks, I made it up as I said it," she replied. "Captain, Commanders Toresh and Nalis are hailing us, I'll put them through," the comms officer interjected. After a moment, the faces of the commanders appeared on the main viewscreen. They were on their ships, the Pallisade and Gauntlet.
=Construction= 5 Fabricators 3/5 5 Shipyards 2/30 =Research= Gen II Railguns 8/20 Universal Translation 8/30
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Post by Pierre Bezukhov on Oct 22, 2014 20:09:42 GMT -6
==Bashmeli's Hive== =Ringworld of Gilmar=
Bashmeli would tighten her grip on their minds, forcing the command for them to invite her Hive onto their Corvette. Her noble would then ask again. "Would you like to invite us on board then?"
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Post by conmann35 on Oct 22, 2014 20:18:44 GMT -6
TECH
Resupply Platforms: 2/15
Basic EMP Hardening: 2/20
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Tarus Emerius.
At least we wasted no time in making tawdry speeches or overcompensating as I led myself and the officers of the ship out down the landing ramp to the surface of this foreign planet, eager to explore the unknown, undiscovered, and uninhabited country. When we finally got to the soil, my ensign was humble enough to try to give me the honors:
" The flag is at the ready, Sire, if you will?"
.. but no, the honor would be mine regardless.
" No, you have a duty to perform... I will not impede you in doing so."
And so the first interstellar Imperial flag found its base shoved into the crust of some poor planet, undoubtedly to become the home of at least a few Principalities soon enough.
" Inform the science teams to make their preparations. We must begin our mission at once..."
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Post by Chonicler on Oct 22, 2014 22:32:01 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the C-249 Infinity]
"Understandable," the head diplomat said, "but where are my manners? My name is Tristan Mcalshta, may I ask what your name is?" Rachil sat back down at the computer, obviously, their part in this encounter was over, she sent a text only message to the C-249 Intrigue on a private channel asking for permission to leave. The answer was almost immediate, but also in text, "Negative, their fighters are still deployed, they still might be hiding hostile intentions, until we know otherwise, we will need you to stay." Rachil motioned to Uthar, he bent down and read the message, he didn't say anything, just glanced at Rachil with a slightly worried expression on his face before returning to his previous position.
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C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 8/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 8/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 8/15
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Enhanced Tracking: 10/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 10/35
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Post by Sliprunner on Oct 23, 2014 8:32:05 GMT -6
-Jamlar, Isrum Class- "I am Ixram of Seminar, it is an interesting thing to meet you...Tristan" The sensor operators shifted displays slightly, the holographic display in the bridge altering to show what details could be gleaned about the corvette's. The details being displayed in such a position as to be behind the video display, allowing Ixram to see without glancing away or having it show on the video feed itself. Ixram just sent mental word to the communications officer ~Alert the flight deck officer to whats found, seems those ships do pack a bit of a punch, get him to do a tactical evaluation~
=QUE= >Construction< 5x Isorma (7/14) 5x Shipyard (15/28) >Research< Gen IV Warheads (10/45) Shipyard Overhauls (10/55)
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