Depths of Space (IC, OPEN, FT)

by **Theyra** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:38 pm

Harndar wrote:
Theyra wrote:
Well we need more information about resources you have and we need. But, I know that if or when my government allows it we can trade certain rare metals, medicine, or food among others.

Well, we can do information as well, me might not be so scientifically advanced, but we have plenty of ideas."

"I sure we can work something out". "And in the meantime of evaluating what to trade, what else would you like to discuss"?

by **Delta Eridanus** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:39 pm

(Eridanus Constellation. XD)

"Not much actually, unless you count for Cadian Politics."

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Lyris kept a straight face, observing the crew.

by **The United Tributational Territories** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:41 pm

Delta Eridanus wrote:(Eridanus Constellation. XD)

"Not much actually, unless you count for Cadian Politics."

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Lyris kept a straight face, observing the crew.

(sorry lol I was too lazy)
Eridanus
Sounds boring. Wanna see me blow up an uninhabitable planet?

Centauri
"Sir, the message was sent from this ship!"
"Can we decode the message?"
"Yes, we're working on it."

by **Delta Eridanus** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:44 pm

"Sure, we haven't had any excitement in a long while."

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The message began to make some sense.

The Martells have an connection to the disappearance of Lady Dayne. Investigate Daggerfall.

by **The United Tributational Territories** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:08 pm

Delta Eridanus wrote:"Sure, we haven't had any excitement in a long while."

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The message began to make some sense.

The Martells have an connection to the disappearance of Lady Dayne. Investigate Daggerfall.

Cool! Follow me! George left a trail as he started going to a random nearby system. He started to charge up a solar blast at the planet.

The crew of the Argent Spire began to panic.
The commanding officer, Dmitri Vladskov tried to calm everyone down.

"I'll radio in to John and Shellist and see if we know of a Lady Danye, or a Daggerfall."

After radioing in to no results, Dmitri was given the go ahead to investigate.

"Ok men, we're going to be jumping to the Eridanus constellation to try and figure this out. If you sent the message, please come forward."

by **Delta Eridanus** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:13 pm

No one came forward, but Lyris Fellhand seemed strangely calm.

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Ionia followed, ending up at the very fringe of the Imperium of Delta Eridanus.

by **The United Tributational Territories** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:26 pm

Delta Eridanus wrote:No one came forward, but Lyris Fellhand seemed strangely calm.

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Ionia followed, ending up at the very fringe of the Imperium of Delta Eridanus.

George waited for Ionia to reach his location, and then released the blast, destroying the planet. HAHAHAHA! That's SO fun!

When no one came forward, Dmitri just sighed and said, "Let's just go to the system. It'd be easier if you just came forward."

by **Delta Eridanus** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:32 pm

Ionia had to admit, seeing a planet blowing up was fun.

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Lyris stepped forward,nand wordlessly put the coordinates in for the Delta Eridani System.

by **The Moscow Metro Red Line** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:34 pm

Sol System - Orbit Around Mars - Battle Group Sol - I.O.S. Relentless Zeal, Crown Prince Joseph Marx's Flagship - Bridge - 2030 Earth Hours

VRA Vessel wrote:"This is the V.R.A. vessel Ankylosaur contacting allied forces. please respond."

"First officer!" Yelled the Communications operator. "We are getting a transmission from this 'VRA' vessel?"

The first officer walked up to the console of the operator. He scanned the contents of the message. "Anything on data-base?"

"According to our UTT allies, they are confirmed friendlies."

"Open channel." The first officer ordered and he went back to his own console on the bridge. "This is Vice Admiral Misha Hoch of the Imperial Ostian Starship, Relentless Steel, you have permission to enter the formation. Please head to the flagship in the formation, It is the only one of its kind among the others. A Battlesuit team will escort you shortly."

Within a minute, a team of five Ostian battlesuits appeared infront of the VRA ship. "I am Lieutenant Johana Speer of the 1st Battlesuit Platoon of the 75th Battalion, we shall escort you to the Relentless Zeal ."

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Sol System - Orbit Around Mars - Battle Group Sol - I.O.S. Relentless Zeal, Crown Prince Joseph Marx's Flagship - Hanger - 2030 Earth Hours

Just than an crew member ran over to the Crown Prince, bowed and than whispered something into his ear. "Yes, Yes, I see. Very good, continue on ensign." Crown Prince Joseph spoke.

"Yes, your highness." He responded and walked back to the lift. Joseph turned back to his visitors.

"It appears our VRA friends are running a bit late. They have just entered the formation. While we wait, do you have questions about our equipment? I can't reveal everything but I can say a few things."

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Displeoa System - Heading Towards Lepota - Between Vryi and Lepota - 58 Hours After Awakening

"Confirmed hit! We're withering down the first bioship!" Yelled Captain Drea on the battle-scared bridge of his vessel. So far in the initial assault, the Ostians have just lost two frigates but they managed to wear down on of the menacing bioships. "Have all ships continue-"

"Sir! One of the batteries have begun firing on our own ships!" Yelled the weapons officer. "I'm attempting to override their controls."

"What? Has it been infected?" Captain Drea asked hurriedly.

"No sir, but I am getting trying to get some footage. Got it, putting it on screen now."

On the main screen showed five crew members restraining on one of their own. "What in the Emperor's name are you doing? Those are our ships!"

"We're all dead! Dead! They offer us peace! Peace!"

"Shut your mouth you treasonous filth! You bring dishonor to yourself!"

"Honor? To hell with honor, they offer us peace!"

"Who!?"

"Them! The all-father!" The panicked crewmember said, pointing somewhere. The screen turned off and Captain Drea frowned.

"Alert the ships to be wary of others, we are now-"

"Captain Drea! We're being ordered to conduct a full-scale charge against the bioships." The First officer yelled over the battlecoms.

"What? That is suicide, who has given the order?"

"The Prince himself."

Just than there was a drastic change in the Ostian battle-line. Suddenly all the ships surged forward into the fray. The boarding pods began exploding and damaging the bioships it hit. In the middle of the conflict, one battlesuit stood in contrast among the others. The Tehys Heavy Support Battlesuit was designed for overwhelming firepower in mind. As soon as the biofighters were deployed, the Tehys responded immediately. Its two Gatling weapons firing a torrent of rounds at the incoming fighters tearing them into pieces. An unique feature of the Battlesuit was the ability for 270 degree fire arc, while it is very hard for a normal pilot to handle such conditions, with proper training and an ai, it becomes easier but still hard. The guns of the Tehys were blazing as the biofighters coming its way for torn into pieces.

"You all fall like flies! Come on!" About two Tehys were deployed in the initial onslaught.

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by **The United Tributational Territories** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:43 pm

Delta Eridanus wrote:Ionia had to admit, seeing a planet blowing up was fun.

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Lyris stepped forward,nand wordlessly put the coordinates in for the Delta Eridani System.

George giggled and floated up to the ship's window. So, can I come in there? I'm not gonna melt the floor, I promise.

Dmitri saw Lyris and walked up to her. "So...not to make you feel attacked....but how do you know the coordinates by heart?"

The Moscow Metro Red Line wrote:Sol System - Orbit Around Mars - Battle Group Sol - I.O.S. Relentless Zeal, Crown Prince Joseph Marx's Flagship - Hanger - 2030 Earth Hours

Just than an crew member ran over to the Crown Prince, bowed and than whispered something into his ear. "Yes, Yes, I see. Very good, continue on ensign." Crown Prince Joseph spoke.

"Yes, your highness." He responded and walked back to the lift. Joseph turned back to his visitors.

"It appears our VRA friends are running a bit late. They have just entered the formation. While we wait, do you have questions about our equipment? I can't reveal everything but I can say a few things."

John had a keen interest in the battlesuits, and you could see it on his face. "How do the battle suits work? They have an interesting look to them, and I feel like they could be powerful weapons."

by **The Moscow Metro Red Line** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:08 pm

Sol System - Orbit Around Mars - Battle Group Sol - I.O.S. Relentless Zeal, Crown Prince Joseph Marx's Flagship - Bridge - 2030 Earth Hours

Joseph chuckled for a minute. He motioned for group to follow and he nodded at a few nearby technicians. One of the Battlesuits knelled down on the ground, its chest opened to reveal a compartment. "From what I can tell you, in the old days our battlesuits used to have a cockpit similar to our fighters. However as biomedical technology advanced, we no longer needed cockpits anymore." He turned and rolled up his sleeve, revealing his bare arm. "All pilots are given surgery to allow themselves to connect to the battlesuit's hardware. In a sense, it becomes more of armor than a machine. This system also allows commanders to monitor their pilot's vitals as well. This surgery has a 99% success rate. The one you see infront of you is the latest model of Ostian Battlesuit technology, the Excalibur Industries 22a High Speed General-Purpose Battlesuit or the Styx as it is commonly known as."

The green armor of the Styx shinned in the interior of the hanger. It stood tall at about 15 feet tall.

by **Harndar** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:10 pm

Theyra wrote:
Harndar wrote:Well, we can do information as well, me might not be so scientifically advanced, but we have plenty of ideas."

"I sure we can work something out". "And in the meantime of evaluating what to trade, what else would you like to discuss"?

"We have no questions for your race, only if we can make an alliance, but I gave a feeling that your government also needs to hear about it, so ask away." The blue tuxedo Senate said.

by **Harndar** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:13 pm

The Moscow Metro Red Line wrote:Sol System - Orbit Around Mars - Battle Group Sol - I.O.S. Relentless Zeal, Crown Prince Joseph Marx's Flagship - Bridge - 2030 Earth Hours

Joseph chuckled for a minute. He motioned for group to follow and he nodded at a few nearby technicians. One of the Battlesuits knelled down on the ground, its chest opened to reveal a compartment. "From what I can tell you, in the old days our battlesuits used to have a cockpit similar to our fighters. However as biomedical technology advanced, we no longer needed cockpits anymore." He turned and rolled up his sleeve, revealing his bare arm. "All pilots are given surgery to allow themselves to connect to the battlesuit's hardware. In a sense, it becomes more of armor than a machine. This system also allows commanders to monitor their pilot's vitals as well. This surgery has a 99% success rate. The one you see infront of you is the latest model of Ostian Battlesuit technology, the Excalibur Industries 22a High Speed General-Purpose Battlesuit or the Styx as it is commonly known as."

The green armor of the Styx shinned in the interior of the hanger. It stood tall at about 15 feet tall.

(Image)

"Amazing indeed..." The Head Senator whispers in John's ear,"I think these guys don't know about the incident on Froli, so start off slow at first..."

by **Spindle** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:10 am

Eris let everything melt into the feeling of Khronos holding her, feeling the alcohol on his tongue and savoring it. It really was very good.

"So...time for a dance?" She smiled.

Euphemia sighed at Lyson's insult. It confirmed what she already knew, but why did he have to be so...crude about it all? There was no subtlety to him; no sense of rationality or logic. How could she reason with someone who wouldn't-or couldn't-reason with themselves?

"The event that made Spindle Spindle is one that you would recognize." She began softly, "Until then we were just another colony of liberals who wanted nothing to do with Earth, or government. We didn't care about cooperation. We just wanted to do whatever the Hell we wanted. And we were happy until a...rogue element found us. We went from almost ten billion to less than two hundred million in months and suddenly became prisoners on our own planet. Our cities had been turned to glass, our people had been slaughtered and we had been helpless to do anything about it."

She let go of the edge of the table, her knuckles flushing from paper-white to an angry, throbbing red as the blood rushed back into them.

"So we don't know what it must have been like-what it must be like-to go through what the Taari have and do. But we know enough to make a good guess and it awes me how your kind have managed to bear it alone for so long. But you don't have to go it alone any more."

She stood, turned and made to leave before turning back.

"Take him someplace secure. I have a party to attend right now. I hope I've given you something to consider, Lyson. I'll try and make the time to see you tomorrow but I can't make any promises."

And with that she left.

Ophius stepped lightly into the transfer shuttle, seating herself on one of the plush armchairs and bringing up her personal holo, to make the arrangements, and the petition, to bring the Damocles into Sol orbit if this became a more permanent fleet station. Although Third Fleet could hold position here for a month, anything more than that would really need the logistical capabilities of the mobile fortress. As such, she needed to get the request in now, especially if events were accelerating as fast as Ophius suspected they were.

The shuttle kicked off and the inertial dampeners were unable to full mask the several hundred gees of acceleration. In fact, Ophius felt quite uncomfortable,as if a giant hand was pushing against her.The need for such hast annoyed her, but she knew that she wouldn't be able to remain annoyed for long at the dinner.

"Ping an Ident-tag to the Ostians." She ordered the pilot, "Warn them we're coming. I'd be remarkably annoyed if they shot us down now that I've picked out my outfit just for them."

by **Delta Eridanus** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 6:29 am

The United Tributational Territories wrote:
Delta Eridanus wrote:Ionia had to admit, seeing a planet blowing up was fun.

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Lyris stepped forward,nand wordlessly put the coordinates in for the Delta Eridani System.

George giggled and floated up to the ship's window. So, can I come in there? I'm not gonna melt the floor, I promise.

Dmitri saw Lyris and walked up to her. "So...not to make you feel attacked....but how do you know the coordinates by heart?"

Lyris looked up at Dmitri, and pulled out a silver medallion nearly identical to the one Ionia had received. It had the Helm of Awe symbol on one side, and the coordinates to Delta Eridani engraved on the edge of the medallion.

The craftsmanship was obviously alien, as no human could have had the time or patience to carve an admittedly complex set of numbers in such a small space.

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Ionia raised an eyebrow.

"Uhh. Sure?"

by **Osnil** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 6:37 am

The Moscow Metro Red Line wrote:Warhrihet System (Formally the Pravda System) - Warhrihet (Formally Pravda) - Above the former city of Vneipr

Long ago back in the days of the Sovik Union, Pravda was a key system in the Union of Sovik Systems Republics. It was a manufacturing world, the capital of the Pravda system. Back in the days before the Ostian-Sovik War, it produced agriculture equipment and starship engines. Now the world is a shadow of its former self. An eternal darkness covers the planet, the once great factory complexes lie in ruins and rubble. The only lights on the planet are those used by the Ostians hidden in their large fortress complexes. The scorching of Pravda left the surface toxic for the first 10 years. As the radiation subsided, parts of the surface become safer. 30 years after, it is still dangerous to go to the surface without a gas mask, the air is still filled with debris and deadly industrial chemicals. It has been speculated with it would take 570 years for Pravda to revert back to its original atmosphere. The people who fled underground were spared from the flame, but only to suffer a long awaited death against not only the radiation and toxic air, but the mutated animals, Ostian patrols, the Inquisition and each other. However Pravda is also the location of a major base for the Sovik Revolutionary Front.

A dark green dropship began its descent onto the planet's surface. Inside the dim-lit cold interior of the dropship were a few figures. "Welcome to Pravda," spoke Sergeant Pozin to the now defected commander. "What you see here is the result of a scorch." The sergeant was sitting next to the defected commander and pointed outside the window. "You're going to have to wear a mask, the air is still to dangerous for breathing. But because of the atmosphere, it makes most communications and sensors obsolete. Even the Ostians have trouble with their communications."

"We are approaching Industrial Complex 234." Reported the pilot, "ETA is about 5 minutes out. Nothing on sensors so far."

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"Thank you for the welcome," Commander Kale said. He had been given an honorary discharge, thanks to the Chancellor, but had been dismissed from the military command. Upon leaving, he joined the Soviks, considering that they needed a lot of help, especially battling the Inquisition. Kale put a gas mask on as was ordered. He looked down at the bleak surface below. "I take it the Ostians did this?" asked Kale.

by **The Dark Brotherhood of Deros** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:38 am

Mars
The Ankylosaur took up formation as ordered, and Stien and Hawksin took a Pod over to the main flagship. when it landed in the hanger bay, Stien, Hawksin, and two guards stepped out. they all saluted. "My name is Colonel Lyon Stien, this is my second in command, Commander Edward William Hawksin. I hear you're expecting us?" Stien asked.

by **The Moscow Metro Red Line** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 12:20 pm

Warhrihet System (Formally the Pravda System) - Warhrihet (Formally Pravda) - Above the former city of Vneipr

"Who else?" Sergeant Pozin sarcastically remarked. His face furrowed as they passed by more destroyed buildings. "I wasn't born than, however my father lived here before the war. He was here when the Ostians began to scorch the planet. He worked in one of the factories here making tractors, during the war he made munitions for the front. In the finals months of the war, when the Ostians blockaded the planet, the military prepared for a planetary invasion as always. But then something happened, rather than an invasion the Ostians began their bombardment. In a matter of minutes, our planet was turned into the wasteland you see today. While people did make it to the shelters or underground, many were not so fortunate."

The dropship gradually slowed down as a factory complex appeared in the distance. "They say in some areas, you can hear the screams of those being scorched. The ghosts of the past continue to haunt the living.

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Sol System - Orbit Around Mars - Battle Group Sol - 2030 Earth Hours

"This is the I.O.S. Relentless Zeal. You are allowed to enter the battlegroup, please follow the coordinates to the flagship. It is the only ship in the battleship in the battlegroup."

One of the patrolling battlesuit teams stopped and surrounded the shuttle. "I am Sergeant Alena Beyer, Team 1, 1st Battlesuit Platoon of the 75th Battalion. We shall escort you to the Relentless Zeal."

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Sol System - Orbit Around Mars - Battle Group Sol - I.O.S. Relentless Zeal, Crown Prince Joseph Marx's Flagship - Hanger - 2030 Earth Hours

Joseph turned to see the new visitors. "Ah yes, you must be the others who are coming. I am Crown Prince Joseph Marx of the Ostian Imperium. I was just talking to them about our Battlesuit technology." The same crew member from before quickly walked over to the Prince, bowed, and whispered something into his ear. "Yes. Yes, Good, now continue with your post."

"Yes, your highness." The ensign bowed and walked away.

"We have one more party arriving. After they arrive we shall begin the banquet."

by **The V O I D** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 12:53 pm

The Moscow Metro Red Line wrote:Displeoa System - Heading Towards Lepota - Between Vryi and Lepota - 58 Hours After Awakening

"Confirmed hit! We're withering down the first bioship!" Yelled Captain Drea on the battle-scared bridge of his vessel. So far in the initial assault, the Ostians have just lost two frigates but they managed to wear down on of the menacing bioships. "Have all ships continue-"

"Sir! One of the batteries have begun firing on our own ships!" Yelled the weapons officer. "I'm attempting to override their controls."

"What? Has it been infected?" Captain Drea asked hurriedly.

"No sir, but I am getting trying to get some footage. Got it, putting it on screen now."

On the main screen showed five crew members restraining on one of their own. "What in the Emperor's name are you doing? Those are our ships!"

"We're all dead! Dead! They offer us peace! Peace!"

"Shut your mouth you treasonous filth! You bring dishonor to yourself!"

"Honor? To hell with honor, they offer us peace!"

"Who!?"

"Them! The all-father!" The panicked crewmember said, pointing somewhere. The screen turned off and Captain Drea frowned.

"Alert the ships to be wary of others, we are now-"

"Captain Drea! We're being ordered to conduct a full-scale charge against the bioships." The First officer yelled over the battlecoms.

"What? That is suicide, who has given the order?"

"The Prince himself."

Just than there was a drastic change in the Ostian battle-line. Suddenly all the ships surged forward into the fray. The boarding pods began exploding and damaging the bioships it hit. In the middle of the conflict, one battlesuit stood in contrast among the others. The Tehys Heavy Support Battlesuit was designed for overwhelming firepower in mind. As soon as the biofighters were deployed, the Tehys responded immediately. Its two Gatling weapons firing a torrent of rounds at the incoming fighters tearing them into pieces. An unique feature of the Battlesuit was the ability for 270 degree fire arc, while it is very hard for a normal pilot to handle such conditions, with proper training and an ai, it becomes easier but still hard. The guns of the Tehys were blazing as the biofighters coming its way for torn into pieces.

"You all fall like flies! Come on!" About two Tehys were deployed in the initial onslaught.

Disploea System
Xarintine / Lepota / Orbit
58-59 Hours After Awakening

The Allmind was satisfied. It's tactics were working - the weakminded were flocking to try and join It's peace. It continued sending It's silent psionic message of peace, and happiness with It. It continued trying to control them via suggestion and hypnotism. It knew It was working, and the fear coming off of everyone and confusion was delicious. It decided now was the time to launch It's full counter attack since there was one less Bioship.

Tendrils flew out of the Bioships, smashing into the hulls of the closest Ostian ships. They were coated lightly in acid as well as being extremely thick and strong-armored. If they breached, they'd immediately release Spores and Highbreed troops onboard enemy vessels. Acid and such continued to fly into enemy ships that weren't close. The Biofighters began swarming the Tehys, distracting or destroying them to give the Bioships time to infect enemy ships. Due to the weakminded state and the fact that some Ostians wanted what the Allmind offered, some Ostians would probably throw themselves to the Highbreed or Spores willingly. Others would try to throw their "non-believer" brethren to them, assisting It indirectly instead.

It felt the chaos and fear, and that was glorious. It felt a large tremble throughout Itself, and knew It could now birth a Tyrant. Tyrants were extremely powerful in psionics, allowing It to control them at up to a quarter of the galaxy away. This enabled It extended range of control over other Highbreed soldiers and such. It began generating the Tyrant on the "flagship" of the Bioships. Once the Tyrant awakened, It's psionics could become more effective... and It would have more fluid control over the Highbreed in the system as a whole. If It could smile, It would be smiling...

The Imperator's Might
Capital Dreadnought of All Remnant Fleets
The Taari Armada / Remnant

Khronos smiled at her, nodding. He took her to the dancefloor, and began dancing with her. Holding her close, trying to keep the moves fluid, but slow... romantic. Passionate. He also didn't want her to throw up... the alcohol in Taar Berry Wine tended to be very potent. But he wasn't going to say that, or think that... for the most part. Khronos loved her so. He couldn't wait for the wedding the next day.

Lyson, on the other hand, was confused. The xenos... went through something almost as horrible as the Taari. No... it was a trick. Lyson knew this. Lyson shook his head, almost laughing at his own stupidity. Almost fooled him. But not enough. Lyson growled to himself, promising that the moment he was alone and unchained with another xeno ever again, that xeno would be taking its last breath. It. Not her. It. Lyson continued his scowling...

by **Osnil** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 2:53 pm

Pravada System
Kale put his hand on his heart and bowed his head. In all the military campaigns he'd been in, he'd never seen or heard of such atrocities. "If the Commonwealth knew what I see now, they would never ally with the Ostians," Kale replied sadly, "but the spineless cowards that we control are too scared of them to even consider seeing this."

by **The United Tributational Territories** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:26 pm

The Moscow Metro Red Line wrote:Sol System - Orbit Around Mars - Battle Group Sol - I.O.S. Relentless Zeal, Crown Prince Joseph Marx's Flagship - Hanger - 2030 Earth Hours

Joseph turned to see the new visitors. "Ah yes, you must be the others who are coming. I am Crown Prince Joseph Marx of the Ostian Imperium. I was just talking to them about our Battlesuit technology." The same crew member from before quickly walked over to the Prince, bowed, and whispered something into his ear. "Yes. Yes, Good, now continue with your post."

"Yes, your highness." The ensign bowed and walked away.

"We have one more party arriving. After they arrive we shall begin the banquet."

"Good to hear! We have some things we'd like to discuss, besides just battle. I heard tell of another nation in the Eridanus Constellation. A message was sent from an insider on one of my transport ships to them, about a Lady Danye. If we rescue her, or help rescue her, we might get another ally."

by **The United Tributational Territories** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:27 pm

Delta Eridanus wrote:
The United Tributational Territories wrote:George giggled and floated up to the ship's window. So, can I come in there? I'm not gonna melt the floor, I promise.

Dmitri saw Lyris and walked up to her. "So...not to make you feel attacked....but how do you know the coordinates by heart?"

Lyris looked up at Dmitri, and pulled out a silver medallion nearly identical to the one Ionia had received. It had the Helm of Awe symbol on one side, and the coordinates to Delta Eridani engraved on the edge of the medallion.

The craftsmanship was obviously alien, as no human could have had the time or patience to carve an admittedly complex set of numbers in such a small space.

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Ionia raised an eyebrow.

"Uhh. Sure?"

Cool! George said and started to mask his power even more. He entered through the airlock, and said, Howdy! I'm George, a Novakid from the Gamma Veil system. Who are you people?

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Dmitri took a look at the medallion, and said, "That's not human, is it? What are you and why are you on my ship?"

by **The Dark Brotherhood of Deros** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:32 pm

"Pleased to meet you." Hawksin said, extending his hand. "Who might this other party be?" Stien asked.

by **Theyra** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:44 pm

The Moscow Metro Red Line wrote:
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Displeoa System - Heading Towards Lepota - Between Vryi and Lepota - 58 Hours After Awakening

"Confirmed hit! We're withering down the first bioship!" Yelled Captain Drea on the battle-scared bridge of his vessel. So far in the initial assault, the Ostians have just lost two frigates but they managed to wear down on of the menacing bioships. "Have all ships continue-"

"Sir! One of the batteries have begun firing on our own ships!" Yelled the weapons officer. "I'm attempting to override their controls."

"What? Has it been infected?" Captain Drea asked hurriedly.

"No sir, but I am getting trying to get some footage. Got it, putting it on screen now."

On the main screen showed five crew members restraining on one of their own. "What in the Emperor's name are you doing? Those are our ships!"

"We're all dead! Dead! They offer us peace! Peace!"

"Shut your mouth you treasonous filth! You bring dishonor to yourself!"

"Honor? To hell with honor, they offer us peace!"

"Who!?"

"Them! The all-father!" The panicked crewmember said, pointing somewhere. The screen turned off and Captain Drea frowned.

"Alert the ships to be wary of others, we are now-"

"Captain Drea! We're being ordered to conduct a full-scale charge against the bioships." The First officer yelled over the battlecoms.

"What? That is suicide, who has given the order?"

"The Prince himself."

Just than there was a drastic change in the Ostian battle-line. Suddenly all the ships surged forward into the fray. The boarding pods began exploding and damaging the bioships it hit. In the middle of the conflict, one battlesuit stood in contrast among the others. The Tehys Heavy Support Battlesuit was designed for overwhelming firepower in mind. As soon as the biofighters were deployed, the Tehys responded immediately. Its two Gatling weapons firing a torrent of rounds at the incoming fighters tearing them into pieces. An unique feature of the Battlesuit was the ability for 270 degree fire arc, while it is very hard for a normal pilot to handle such conditions, with proper training and an ai, it becomes easier but still hard. The guns of the Tehys were blazing as the biofighters coming its way for torn into pieces.

"You all fall like flies! Come on!" About two Tehys were deployed in the initial onslaught.

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Virtuous Avenger: Why did the Prince give an order for all full-scale attack? These parasites don't seem to- Gah! Blessed Sword! Why are your guns firing on my ship? Captain Dreher?

Blessed Sword: This is Lieutenant Dunst, Captain Dreher is dead! The first officer just started acting strangely and began shooting at the bridge crew. I am getting reports of mutinies around the ship, security is having a problem containing it!

Descending Angel: This is Captain Fuhrman, I count two frigates beginning to break off in the attack! I think they're running!

Virtuous Avenger: Aren't those led by the new-bloods?

Descending Angel: Most of them, but- The destroyers have began firing on the first bioship.....

Freia: This is Captain Drea, confirmed disintegration! The bioships have seemed to adapted to our tactics, but because of their reinforced hulls, the destroyers are able to utilize their maximum potential!

Descending Angel: Ha! Look at that bioship rock back after the two hits! A perfect-

Virtuous Avenger: The hell? Those two frigates just came back, and they just attacked Captain Fuhrman. I'm reading multiple hits.

1st Platoon, 312th Battalion: This is 1st Platoon, we're engaging those biofighters! Confirming 15% causalities among my platoon! Those fighters don't seem interested in the battlesuits, they're heading towards the ships!

7th Platoon, 312th Battalion: This is 7th Platoon, some of own battlesuits are engaging the other teams! We are taking them out, but what the hell is going- By the Emperor. I think we just destroyed one of their bioships.

1st Platoon, 312th Battalion: Confirmed, I think a few of the ships are destroying the debris as we speak. That's one out of how many out.

4x Virtue Class Frigates
11x Relentless Class Boarding Pods
13x Stalwart Class Fighter Bomber
17x Hyperion All Purpose Battlesuit
3x Prometheus High Speed Close Quarters Combat Battlesuit

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Half-a-hour later

Captain, those affected are contained and unconscious. Luckily, it was a small number and the affected still were fighting it. Said the the leader of the Sentinels.

Good Major, keep me informed on the affected and stay on watch for anymore signs from anyone else.

Yes sir, it will be done. and the Major closes the link.

Captain, unfortunately the Ostians didn't have the same luck as us. Said comm specialist Uia. Several of their ships are firing at their own with at least one mutiny being contained but, it is unknown if it will work.

Captain, it is confirmed by sensors and by the Ostian's comms that one bio-ship has been destroyed, said Fari.

A comm link is requested by Master Tor and Dyr accepts it.

Dyr, we think that we know what happened. Before... before Ioan killed himself, he as talking about an Allfather and that it offers us peace but, said that it lies and death will be will free me your lies and he.... shot himself in the head. The Hivebreed must have used some kind of mental attack or suggestion. And the conditions of being a part of the exploration division may have helped with fight it somehow.

Understood Master Tor, I will inform the fleet and command about this and Dyr closes the link.

Dyr thought to himself, the conditions of exploring is what possibly saved us. The fact that everyone on this ship and the other ships are expandable, if in any way the ship, crew member or information about Io was going to be compromised then orders are to destroy any traces of it. Even if that meant killing everyone on board and destroying the ship to ensure the secret of Io. Maybe the fact that they might die at anytime during this mission helped to fight the Hivebreed's attack. But, the Ositan's didn't have the same mindset.

Then a holographic-projection of Admiral Ninia appeared in front of him. "Captain Dyr what has happened now, has it gotten worse"?

Yes Admiral, the Hivebreed used some kind of psychic attack or suggestion against us and the Ositans. While we were fortunate that it did little to us but, the Ositans were not as fortunate. Some of they ship as firing on another with some crews mutinying. But, they have destroyed one bioship and are attacking the rest. Through to be honest, Admiral I think that their Prince is not himself. He has apparently ordered a full-scale charge against the bio-ships based on their fleet's formation. I don't know if he was affected by the Hivebreed's attack or he is willing to sacrifice his fleet to destroy the bio-ships. I advise cation and when you arrive and here are the coordinates for backup R.P. When I sent the signal or if we don't respond then... you must find the Ostians and tell them of what we know and that their fleet is possibly lost.

Understood Captain Dyr and if the worse comes to pass. Ninia gives Dyr a ceremonial bow. May the gods give you the power to weather to storm. "And remember for your defiance to the dark". Ninia disconnects the link.

Sent a report of what happened to command and a message to Admiral Feolf Specht. "Admiral I hope that what the Hivebreed did has not affected you or your crew and if you need help with affected crew members than I will sent a squad of marines to help you".

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CNED Resurgence
Rolm Solar System
Planet Primsalis

Harndar wrote:
Theyra wrote:
"I sure we can work something out". "And in the meantime of evaluating what to trade, what else would you like to discuss"?

"We have no questions for your race, only if we can make an alliance, but I gave a feeling that your government also needs to hear about it, so ask away." The blue tuxedo Senate said.

"I will handle that" Captain Yryln said. "But, I have to return to my ship to established a connection to them".

"Also", Master Rin starts, "I would like if possible to meet a person that knows about the humans from Sol". "I want to update our database about them and prepare for a meeting with them".

by **Harndar** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:58 pm

Theyra wrote:CNED Resurgence
Rolm Solar System
Planet Primsalis

"I will handle that" Captain Yryln said. "But, I have to return to my ship to established a connection to them".

"Also", Master Rin starts, "I would like if possible to meet a person that knows about the humans from Sol". "I want to update our database about them and prepare for a meeting with them".

"Sadly you misssed your chance, The Earthens left and we didn't really record data. We do however have an alliance with them."

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