|
Post by conmann35 on Oct 23, 2014 14:07:52 GMT -6
TECH
Resupply Platforms: 3/15
Basic EMP Hardening: 3/20
TECH
Tarus Emerius.
So there I stood, looking out into the alien clearing and its most.. interesting variation of grass. Scientific crews were already hauling their gear ahead of me as they scattered out to map the planet's surface and perform their various biological and material experiments. Our recently planted flag fluttering in an ever increasing wind in the general vicinity, it would make any photographer drool to be in front of me at this time. No such luck.
|
|
|
Post by flightoficarus on Oct 23, 2014 14:44:25 GMT -6
[Vorskel Confederation] =VSS Warspite=
"Captain, we received our orders. We're now under your command. We'll accompany the Warspite to Rorsch," Commander Toresh said. "We also have the Funnel class corvettes, Night Wing, and Vigilant docked," Commander Nalis added. "I think Warspite could handle this mission, but it's nice to have escorts. Good to have you along," Daria replied. They both saluted, "That was all captain." The view screens then went dark as the channels cut.
=Construction= 5 Fabricators 4/5 5 Shipyards 3/30 =Research= Gen II Railguns 9/20 Universal Translation 9/30
|
|
|
Post by Chonicler on Oct 23, 2014 15:24:43 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the C-249 Infinity]
Another text only message had just come in from the Intrigue, it said, "Try to get a reading on the specs of their ship, see what you can figure out about it, but try not to let them know you're doing it. We're too far out to be able to get a detailed scan." On the screen Tristan said "I must say, a few days ago, if someone had come up to me and said I'd be meeting an alien today, I would have laughed at them, yet here we are."
[On board the C-249 Discovery]
Ricardo stiffened slightly as the presence filled his mind, then he shook his head as if to clear it, "Of course," he said, "right this way." He started back towards the corvette.
[-Construction-]
C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 9/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 9/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 9/15
[-Research-]
Enhanced Tracking: 11/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 11/35
|
|
|
Post by conmann35 on Oct 23, 2014 18:34:17 GMT -6
TECH
Resupply Platforms: 4/15
Basic EMP Hardening: 4/20
TECH
Tarus Emerius.
With the science teams out of the way, I made way back to the ship, for the administration of our soon to be new territory must begin. Our first step, of course, was to give the subspace communications system an honest working with, and establish a link with our comrades back home... ... then the Princely vultures can stake their claims. Not that I had qualms with them getting away from Horra, oh no.
|
|
|
Post by flightoficarus on Oct 23, 2014 18:53:52 GMT -6
[Vorskel Confederation] =VSS Warspite=
The three ships made a delta formation. "Kursh traffic control, this is VSS Warspite, permission to depart to Delnara?" the comms officer asked. "Kursh traffic control here, you're cleared to depart, over," the reply said. After the affirmative, the main drives of the warships lit up. They started accelerating on the right orbit to meet the jump point out in Delnara's orbit. It'd take a few days to get out there. =Construction= 5 Fabricators 5/5 5 Shipyards 4/30 =Research= Gen II Railguns 10/20 Universal Translation 10/30
|
|
Sunshine60
Edessian Ensign
Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
Posts: 218
|
Post by Sunshine60 on Oct 23, 2014 19:08:51 GMT -6
[Kingdom of Athos] [Lacor Planetary System, Orbital Construction Complex]
Refit operations continue, the Frigates are now complete with the exception of the Imperium, and next in line are the Destroyers.
[Ringworld of Gilmar, Survey Site Alpha]
Shuttles pass on the underside of the Ringworld, magnetically clamping onto the metal surface while work crews with magnetic boots attempt to take samples of the strange substance, to no avail. Whatever this metal was, it proves resistant to all attempts to remove a sample of it. Meanwhile, surface samples are shuttled to the Imperium for lab analysis.
{Construction: Shipyard x5 (19/30)} {Research: Neutron Beam (12/30)}
|
|
|
Post by conmann35 on Oct 23, 2014 20:06:04 GMT -6
TECH
Resupply Platforms: 5/15
Basic EMP Hardening: 5/20
TECH
Several days passed before the science mission was completed in full. Contact had been established with home and much information was being sent back. Telaya remained on surface until all equipment was retrieved along with the data, and then returned to orbit for the return journey and debriefing.
|
|
|
Post by Sliprunner on Oct 24, 2014 8:37:35 GMT -6
-Jamlar, Isrum Class- "That may be, I am still rather curious of how the surrounding space is. I know it is possible to have habitable planets in a variety of places, it just seems almost like an astronomically small chance of finding a system with full blown life. So if you don't mind, could you elaborate a little on your kind?" The communications officer gave a slight signal, another image appearing behind the video feed showing the flight deck officer's tactical analysis. It showed that at least in theory they could destroy the corvette's if things went sour, though it'd be a bit of a gamble all the same and risk the loss of quite a few strikecraft.
=QUE= >Construction< 5x Isorma (8/14) 5x Shipyard (16/28) >Research< Gen IV Warheads (11/45) Shipyard Overhauls (11/55)
|
|
|
Post by Chonicler on Oct 24, 2014 10:20:33 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the C-249 Infinity]
"It is true that planets that have their own complete ecosystem are rather hard to find," Tristan said, "we've only found a few that had a large variety of life forms, the rest we have had to introduce plant and animal life from our homeworld to establish a working ecosystem. As for our species, we evolved from an insect-like species as you can probably tell. The system we are in at the moment is one of the few we have found that actually contains a planet that had its own complete ecosystem when we arrived, the rest of planets are gas planets."
[-Construction-]
C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 10/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 10/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 10/15
[-Research-]
Enhanced Tracking: 12/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 12/35
|
|
|
Post by flightoficarus on Oct 24, 2014 16:11:44 GMT -6
[Vorskel Confederation] =VSS Warspite=
"So what do we know about Rorsch?" Daria asked. "Well, it was the first, so it was founded 87 years ago. It was already a living world when we got there. Colonization was easy as a result. The colony has established permanent infrastructure and industry. The colonists have a good quality of life, or so we hear," Betumo replied, after checking his data pad. "Interesting, I just hope they're still friendly."
=Construction= 5 Fabricators 1/5 5 Shipyards 5/30 =Research= Gen II Railguns 11/20 Universal Translation 11/30
|
|
|
Post by Pierre Bezukhov on Oct 24, 2014 18:57:34 GMT -6
==Bashmeli's Hive== =Ringworld of Gilmar=
Workers would swarm onto the ship as permission is given, looking over the systems. Easily 30-40 workers would use their diminutive stature to feed more information back to the Hive Mind about the ship. The noble would step on and supervise, taking control of every worker separately to quickly check each if they had their small pocket pistol hidden in the crevices of their chitin.
|
|
|
Post by RedDwarfIV on Oct 24, 2014 21:05:54 GMT -6
[RESEARCH] Beamed Power: Lasers [11/20] Gate Theory: [1/65] [CONSTRUCTION] [5/5 IN USE] 3x Guardian Frigate [11/14] 2x Hope Frigate [11/14]
The Spaceliner's powerful engines rumbled reassuringly. Na'Zao was enjoying the sensation of their vibration through the pallesreceptors in his feet, whilst also watching out the window as the sky turned progressively darker. Eventually, the engines shifted to rocket mode, and it became obvious that they were well into the stratosphere.
"H'mm." Na'Zao turned to the Commander, who had just made the offending noise. The Commander noticed his look and spoke. "I was just wondering about the travel time. Our mission target is some way off... even with warp drives. You think there's another type of FTL drive just waiting to be discovered?" Na'Zao gave the comment some serious consideration. It seemed to have come from nowhere, but the younger officer did have a point.
"Maybe. As soon as we get the all clear for electronics, I'll see if I can talk with a friend at R&D. If they have any projects like that on the back burner, I might be able to wrangle some funding for it." The Space Marshal turned back to the window to watch the beautiful vista go by. Not that that's strictly the truth... he thought to himself. I know exactly the project to fund. It'll take some political capital, but I won't be asking any favours for several months anyway. Just maybe I'll be sailing home through an Einstein-Rosen Bridge. Or whatever they are. Gates, I guess.
After the light announcing that electronics could be used came on, Na'Zao pulled out his work slate, and began composing some eMails. One was to his R&D friend, and several others were for politicians. When he was happy with them, he hit send. It wasn't five minutes before he got a reply. Hey Na'Zao! Great to hear from you! I'm really excited for the project, and I've already dug my old files out! I've got a few hours free time today, and I'll go through the stuff then. Good luck wrestling the politicos into submission! Yours, Da'Racca. Na'Zao grinned. Good luck to you too, friend.
|
|
|
Post by Chonicler on Oct 24, 2014 21:17:44 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the C-249 Discovery]
"This is the helm," Ricardo said, gesturing around "from here we are able to control virtually the entire ship. Our slipstream drive is capable of speeds up to 2.25 Light years per day. However, we can only move between stars because the drive runs on the superluminary energy that travels between stars, so it limits the drive slightly, but our Fusion Drive can get us anywhere in a specific system when we have crossed the void between stars."
[-Construction-]
C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 11/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 11/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 11/15
[-Research-]
Enhanced Tracking: 13/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 13/35
|
|
|
Post by Pierre Bezukhov on Oct 24, 2014 21:33:29 GMT -6
==Bashmeli's Hive== =Ringworld of Gilmar=
Just as quickly as they had gotten on board, the Workers would spread out among the Corvette. Each crewmember would be tailed for a few minutes by 2-3 workers, some even having four. The Noble would give the signal to Bashmeli when it was time, with her taking control of her workers. Quickly taking their pocket pistols from their chitin, they would unload two shots into the crewmember closest to them before coming into maul at them with their mandibles. Soldiers armed with rudimentary bolt-action rifles would storm onto the ship while Bashmeli would overload the crew's senses. A loud buzzing/ringing sound in their head, extremely loud, would be the first thing Bashmeli would do to the crew of this intruding craft.
|
|
|
Post by Chonicler on Oct 24, 2014 21:59:36 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the C-249 Discovery]
Almost every member of the crew pressed their hands to their heads when the ringing noise filled their mind, and it took them a second to realize that they were under attack. 3 scientists and 2 guards were quickly killed by the onrush of the workers, but the remaining 3 guards had enough sense to knock away the small workers and get their weapons free, two only had 45 millimeter pistols, but the one on the bridge had a semi-automatic rifle. They started shooting at the workers, but their aim was poorer then it should have been, the ringing in their ears was extremely distracting, still, the guard on the helm was able to clear the workers off of Ricardo before they could kill him, the co-pilot wasn't as lucky, the rifle was able to hold back the workers for a bit, but then the rifle carrying workers reached the helm and the guard quickly fell. The remaining crew members who weren't on the helm fought as best they could, but without weapons, they were quickly overpowered, but not before they were able to kill a few workers.
As soon as Ricardo had realized what was going on, his first thought was panic, the next was that he was going to die as the aliens swarmed over his body, biting and hitting. Then shot had rung out and the workers on him had fallen off, killed by the guard. Even then, Ricardo was still in a panic, he knew that the ship was probably lost and that it was his fault. He ran to the computer as the guard shot at the workers trying to swarm the helm, his intent was to activate the self destruct, but the ringing in his head was so bad that he couldn't remember how. Then the workers with the automatic weapons came, killing the guard, in that instant, he knew what he had to do, he had done it a hundred times before, but never with such urgency. He began typing frantically on the computer as the remaining 2 scientists on the helm tried to get the guard's weapon, but they were shot down before they could reach it. As the aliens aimed their weapons at Ricardo he finished his message and hit the transmit button just as the shots rang out. Ricardo slumped against the computer terminal, dead.
[In the communication center on Astrila]
Pauline sipped from her mug as she read over the report from the technicians team, they thought they could improve efficiency with the Quantum Communications by creating a program to receive and send messages so that it didn't have to be manually put in, the idea had progress, and she would bring it up at the next meeting. "Pauline," Athul called from the other room, "you need to see this!" There was something in the way he said it that worried Pauline, she put the report and her mug down on the table and hurried into the communications center, "We just received a message from the C-249 Discovery." Athul said, 'That was the corvette that had been sent out to study a astronomical phenomenon, but had instead encountered an alien species' Pauline thought. "What does it say?" she said out loud, Athul swallowed slightly, "It says, 'Aliens are hostile, tricked us, some kind of mind control, crew dead, ship taken.'" Pauline took a deep breath, "Send this to Chancellor Irtalma immediately." she said, more calmly then she felt, "Yes ma'am." Athul said, and began typing, Pauline walked back to her office, still trying to take in what had happened. The message was clear enough, the aliens were not friendly at all and they had taken the C-249 Discovery.
[-Construction-]
C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 12/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 12/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 12/15
[-Research-]
Enhanced Tracking: 14/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 14/35
|
|
Sunshine60
Edessian Ensign
Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
Posts: 218
|
Post by Sunshine60 on Oct 24, 2014 22:10:43 GMT -6
[Kingdom of Athos] [Gilmar System, Athosan Task Group]
The Pathfinder and Imperium form up, the shuttles once again docked. Soil samples from the surface of the Ringworld are stored in specialized cargo containers so that they can be analyzed in the more advanced lab facilities on Lacor. The ships begin a burn to achieve a trajectory out of the system, activating their Warp Drives once they're clear of the ring.
{Construction: Shipyard x5 (20/30)} {Research: Neutron Beam (13/30)}
|
|
|
Post by Sliprunner on Oct 25, 2014 8:55:17 GMT -6
-Jamlar, Isrum Class- "Yes, it is a little odd seeing something that didn't develop from the seas. Our own homeworld doesn't have to many of these insects, not much land for them. Thus far though our search into the stars only revealed a nearby system with an ice world, this is our first major expedition" In the hanger bays the strikecraft were being prepared, armaments loaded as the control systems were brought online. A full ten of the squadrons were being loaded with a rough equivalent of torpedo's given the situation, the remaining four squadrons still in the hanger were being fitted with the standard missile pods. The flight deck officer was overlooking the basic details of the enemy ships, trying best to pinpoint what strikes should focus on.
=QUE= >Construction< 5x Isorma (9/14) 5x Shipyard (17/28) >Research< Gen IV Warheads (12/45) Shipyard Overhauls (12/55)
|
|
|
Post by Chonicler on Oct 25, 2014 10:25:19 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the C-249 Intrigue]
"We discovered an ice world early on in our exploration of the stars, but we have only used it for harvesting water when needed." Tristan said, "As for your evolving on an ocean world, that would explain why your ship appears to be full of water, I'd imagine that it is-" Tristan paused mid sentence, the ship's captain was motioning frantically for him to come over, he glanced at the screen, "One moment please." he said before hurrying over and out of view of the camera. The captain temporarily shut down the audio pick up on the corvette so the aquatic aliens couldn't hear what they were saying. "We just received a message from Arlash, and a new set of orders." the captain said, he pulled the message up on his computer. Tristan read it through, as he did, his eyes narrowed and he clicked his mandibles in agitation. "Are you sure this isn't a joke?" he asked, "I'm sure," the captain replied, "the order came from Chancellor Irtalma himself." Tristan nodded, "Turn the audio detector back on." he said and went back into view of the camera. The sound came back on for both the Alien ship and the C-249 Infinity, from the look on Uthar's face, Tristan knew they had received the same message. "I'm afraid that further diplomatic discussions will have to be continued without me." Tristan said to Ixram, "I must leave immediately, however, Rachil and Uthar will be able to continue the diplomatic discussions adequately."
[-Construction-]
C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 13/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 13/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 13/15
[-Research-]
Enhanced Tracking: 15/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 15/35
|
|
|
Post by Pierre Bezukhov on Oct 25, 2014 11:18:24 GMT -6
==Bashmeli's Hive== =Ringworld of Gilmar=
With the Hive having gotten knowledge of both the intruder's written and spoken language from their heads, they would spend several minutes trying to find the communications station. The noble in charge of this little mission would note casualties. 24 workers dead, not surprising considering their stature to the crew. He would type in to the ship's messaging system. "We do not want you intruding unto our space. Leave us. There will be consequences for further expeditions."
|
|
|
Post by conmann35 on Oct 25, 2014 11:25:53 GMT -6
TECH
Resupply Platforms: 6/15
Basic EMP Hardening: 6/20
TECH
Telaya spared no temporal expense in getting back to Horra as quickly as it could. Having cut through the void back as cleanly as it had carved its way to the new frontier she would find herself back at the outer rim of her homeland. The Imperial diet would soon be convening to discuss the mission and make plans for colonization, as well as settle the land disputes that will inevitably arise, once the ship returns and drops off its Electoral cargo.
|
|
|
Post by Chonicler on Oct 25, 2014 11:29:34 GMT -6
[IAR]
[Status Report]
Once the message from the C-249 Discovery was received at Astrila, Chancellor Irtalma sent a return message. "You invited us into your space, and you have committed acts of hostility towards the Interstellar Arthan Republic. We demand that you return our vessel immediately and provide recompense for the families of the Arthans you have murdered, if you do not comply, we will be forced to respond appropriately."
[-Construction-]
C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 14/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 14/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 14/15
[-Research-]
Enhanced Tracking: 16/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 16/35
|
|
|
Post by flightoficarus on Oct 25, 2014 13:10:02 GMT -6
[Vorskel Confederation] =VSS Warspite=
Most classes shared the name of the first ship. The Warspite was the only Hive class ship. The VSS Hive was just a prototype warp capable cruiser. The refitted Hive was renamed to Warspite. It seems a more fitting name to the crew, considering it was a warship. Daria was among the crew who thought that. Although, Hive seemed to fit too, since it was a carrier.
=Construction= 5 Fabricators 2/5 5 Shipyards 6/30 =Research= Gen II Railguns 12/20 Universal Translation 12/30
|
|
|
Post by Sliprunner on Oct 25, 2014 13:17:47 GMT -6
-Jamlar, Isrum Class- "Understood, We won't be going anywhere soon, given it seems enough information is available just from here" Ixram looked to his communication officer, who in turn just relayed to the flight deck officer. Knowing that the one ship was soon to depart definitely aided the concept that they wouldn't have as hard a brawl if things broke out. Ixram himself though was somewhat relieved at the concept of the second ship leaving, given its what was partly unsettling him to begin with. He continued all the same though "As for our ships? yes, plenty of water on board, found its useful funny enough to have engineering flooded. Keeps the reactors radiation to a minimal, well, more so of whats left from the actual reactor shielding."
-Lukra, Isrum Class- With a flicker and a flash, the Lukra exited from its gate. The crew had only a few moments to observe before they became MORE then acutely aware of the fact they had entered in low orbit, almost sub orbital, of some sort of massive object. Sensors were scrambled for the moment, though the crew was quick to react. the captain shouting for them to bring them higher in orbit. The engines flaring to life as they strained to reach higher orbit. The captain making a rather large deceleration on the bridge "WHO THOUGHT THAT WAS A GOOD PLACE FOR THE GATE?!?", The helmsman just responded "Personally I thought it was LOVELY! WHO DOESN'T LIKE ALMOST MAKING PLANET FALL?"
=QUE= >Construction< 5x Isorma (9/14) 5x Shipyard (17/28) >Research< Gen IV Warheads (12/45) Shipyard Overhauls (12/55)
|
|
|
Post by Chonicler on Oct 25, 2014 13:36:43 GMT -6
[IAR]
[On board the C-249 Intrigue]
"That must come in handy at times," Tristan said, "well, I really must be going, farewell." the ship's captain cut the channel to the other ships. "Set a course for Orchak," Tristan said, "that's where the rest of the ships are gathering." "On it." said the captain, typing on the keyboard, Tristan didn't like the idea of attacking the first alien species they had encountered, but they had taken the first shot. The corvette's slipstream drive powered up and in a flash of light it entered FTL, on its way to the edge of IAR space.
[-Construction-]
C-249 Artan-Class Cruiser: 15/35 2x S-472 Varnak-Class Destroyer: 15/25 D-374 Daljar-Class Frigate: 15/15 Completed
[-Research-]
Enhanced Tracking: 17/20 Gen III Fusion Reactors: 17/35
|
|
|
Post by flightoficarus on Oct 25, 2014 18:55:03 GMT -6
[Vorskel Confederation] =VSS Warspite=
The Warspite reached the jump point after a few days of travel. The destroyers Pallisade and Gauntlet were on either side. Daria felt excited and a little nervous. A jump to another system had never been attempted before. Nobody was totally sure what would happen.
=Construction= 5 Fabricators 3/5 5 Shipyards 7/30 =Research= Gen II Railguns 13/20 Universal Translation 13/30
|
|