The Remnants of the Forerunners (an open FT rp story)

[Draganisia]

Emperor Jesse was in his grand office pacing back and forth until the door opened and in walked his son Brian who is a General in the Draganisian Military.

Brian: You called for me father. What is it that is so important that you call me for me to come here today?
Jesse: It is about those ancient ruins we found in the mountains near the Capital city here on Draganisia. They appear to be pointing to many other planets that appear to have ruins on them as well. There has been a phrase on the walls in the ruin that we were able to translate: "Whosoever goes to all of our the knowledge centers in the galaxy will be allowed to go to our fortress world and become enlightened in its glory." We have also been able to find out more about that "fortress world." From what we can tell it houses some ancient ships that if combined with our technology, our fleet will be the most powerful in the galaxy. You are to go to these worlds and find that data that will lead us to this world. We cant let anyone else know what we are planning. When you go to those worlds just say that you are there to talk trade and such. Your Orion Class Battleship (twice as powerful as the Marathon-class Cruiser) will be escorted by 4 other Marathon-class Cruisers.
Brian: Yes father. Me and the fleet shall leave immediatly.
Jesse: And son.
Brian:Yes father?
Jesse: Good luck and be safe.
Brian: I will father.

(OOC: Post within the next 24 hours or so if you want your planet to be in the rp and possibly have a Forerunner ruin on it).

[Latin Hispania]

Explain please... Dont quite understand this.

[Apoctis]

OOC: I am in, my world is Apoctis (can be the last planet as it is dark and chaotic)

Leader-Daen (as the gods you can't really meet even though real they will kill you,and they made Daen the go to leader)
Planet type - Chaos, you can even see the opening to the warp, on the planet
Apoctis (the planet) - http://helgem.com/images/redPlanetBig.jpg
There is only 2 places on Apoctis not engulfed on civil war,destruction,death,chaos,slavery and they are
1. Daen's castle
2. A mysterious Island

IC: (somewhere in space)
Malrus head of the small but deadly raider fleet watched the radar in hopes of another unsuspecting ship. The last one that was attacked was left in ruins and the dead all skinned and raped and hanged. His fleet had taken off from the dark planet of Apoctis only a few years ago and already had more supplies taken from colonist ships than his fleet needed. It was really the joy of boarding the ships and seeing the helpless scream as his blade and pistol met there skull. Malus was pleased with his acts and carried many trophies, like the skin if the captains and the skulls of those who tried to resist. Malus was prepared for any ship to come into radar, his fleet was cloaked and well hidden waiting to pounce on any unsuspecting ship, his fleet was so well armed it could take on another fleet of the exact same size with ease. He licked his lips, focusing on the radar waiting...

[Medok]

OOC: Im coming for you colonist rape ship! :3

The 1st Expeditionary Force from Fel. (I hate my name Medok)

Prince Roan Fel, of the 1st Expeditionary force, was heading towards ruins.

Now he was heading to these ruins for several reasons. One, he was hearing reports of them being somewhat strange, and that colonists had started to dissapear heading there. He thought it might be pirates or rebels, something trivial like that, but maybe not. He'd have to go by himself to see it.

He himself was a naval strategist, along with the three other lower rank Commodores in there other ships.

The current forces total forces were 3 support Frigates, the Krayt, Fel, and [img]Kuat[/img] http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Venator

As well as the command ship, the Prince, http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Imperial ... _Destroyer

There was also 72 fighters, Gold, Green, Black, Silver, Yellow, and Blue flights, equaling a full wing. http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Tie_fighters

There was, lastly, Several bombers, 30 to be precise. There was Kill, Fast, and agile squadrons. http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/B-wing_starfighter


They were dropping out of Light Speed now, and they reverted.

For a second, there was nothing, just the familiar forms of the other ships. Then, a cry rang out.

"Fleet spotted sir, there in quadrant 8, Sector 5!"

"Attack Positions!" Came the quick reply from the Commodores and the Prince.

[Draganisia]

Explain please... Dont quite understand this.

OOC: This is a war/story thread that anyone can be a part of. If you want to put a planet that you are the leader of or a character or group of characters into the interactive story thread you need to post a little summery of your planet/characters and possibly an opening paragraph or a couple sentences introducing your main character and any others you want to be in it. I will not edit anything about your planets or leaders, what they say and do is up to you. Around this time tomorrow I will post what my characters will do next. People may still join after that but they need to be aware of what is currently going on in the story if they do.

[Draganisia]

Tomorrow I am posting where Brian goes first. I would appreciate it if more people would join soon. The more the merrier.

[Draganisia]

The fleet was heading to the edge of the system and Brian and his General Nathan were trying to decide which planet to go to first.

Nathan: We have received word of 2 ruins: the first is on Apoctis which has been engulfed in civil war for who knows how long and the second one is on Fel.

Brian: I think Fel would be a good first stop because they are not currently in a warzone and I think we will need reinforcements before we enter the Apoctis system.

Nathan: All right Brian. Carena (the ships AI) set course for the Fel system.

Carena: Yes sir. Setting now course for the Fel system. Spinning up FTL Drives.

After a while they enter the space above Fel.

"Fleet spotted sir, there in quadrant 8, Sector 5!"

"Attack Positions!" Came the quick reply from the Commodores and the Prince.

Bridge Officer: Sir we have spotted an Fel fleet heading towards us. What should we do?

Brian: Hail the fleet and send them my video message: This is Prince Brian OF Draganisia. We are not hear to fight so stand down. We wish to talk with your leader.

(OOC: Please post soon.)

[Cairuland]

OOC: I would love to have Forerunner ruins on my planet, here's a pic: http://www.iamyourshadow.com/Variable_Action_Guard_-_Paper_Doll/images/blue%20planet.jpg

IC (On Cairuland): Senia Corhadelli and Enrico Dandolico were beginning their monthly meeting (as the Ministers of Foreign and Internal Affairs, they made meetings every month to check on things).
"So, Enrico, has anything new come up?", Minister Corhadelli asked Enrico Dandolico, which was how the usual meeting began.
"Actually, something strange has come up. There have been sightings of ruins on the southern end of the planet. The actual strange thing is that the ruins are underwater. And they are going through a cycle of gleaming like a sun and then back to normality."
"That explains the attempts of contact from Dragonisia, trying to get clearance to search our entire planet, even though it wasn't the Emperor or any naval officers, just an aide."
"Oh, well that's very interesting, I will inform the Emperor once the meeting has finished."
"I believe we need to dismiss our current meeting, and we will go to the Emperor."

[Apoctis]

Malrus' fleet drifted in space, all of the sudden a transmission from Apoctis came through "Malrus return to Apoctis with your spoils and report to Daen," Malrus hinged, non of the War-lords like meeting with Daen, he was the voice of the gods meaning his word came directly from the great ones, no one wanted to upset Daen for he could invoke power no one else could. He turned to the ship's sorcerer "get us back to Apoctis" And just as he mouthed the last order warp holes appeared in front of the ships and warp the ships back to the forsaken planet. The landing lights came on as the power shut off, preparing to dock on Apoctis' moon.

A loud whish sound was made when the ship was fully stabilized. He got off first as unloading slaves were whipped toward the massive ships to unload the spoils and his war bands got off heading to transfer shuttles to get back to Apoctis, not for him he had a more direct route awaiting him. The sorcerer followed him off the ship and down into the moons inner core into a room, coated with purple glass. The sorcerer sat down in the only chair in the room which was facing a wall. All of the sudden a red portal opened directly towards Daen's castle, Malrus held his breath, whatever was about to happen he,murderer of thousands was not prepared for.

[Free United States]

OOC: I will keep this comment ooc, but I would like to submit a planet to hold Foreunner ruins.

Planet: Miranda
Leader: Gov. Nadejda Morokovich
Description: A colony world of the Commonwealth, Miranda is one of the outer planets. A small garisson of troops is stationed for security purposes, and a station in orbit recieves ships and supplies. Several vessels are routinely stationed at the orbiting platform, from large cruisers, to smaller destroyers and corvettes.

ooc1: I won't post an ic until I'm approved.

[Draganisia]

OOC: I love the fact that people want to have ruins on their planet. I will keep updating every day or so but don't be sad if your planet is not the planet that Brian or possibly Emperor Jesse go to next. EVERYONE WHO WANTS RUINS ON THEIR PLANET WILL HAVE THEM AND PROBABLY BE VISITED BY BRIAN OR JESSE. JUST NOT IMMEDIATELY. I will pick the next planet after I get the data from the current one (FEL). I will send a telegram to and post what the next planet is after I am done on Fel. Keep viewing every day or so and we will come to your planet soon. You can post about what your government is currently doing involving the ruins or something else but please don't destroy the ruins. I will update soon.

[Free United States]

Planet Miranda
Commonwealth Colony Designation: LV-4750
Classification: Habitable

Governor's Residence, Miranda City

The Governor was just beginning her day, a fresh cup of tea steaming on her desk as she walked towards it, eyes fixed onto the report she had just been given. A strange set of ruins had been found by a surveyor team a few weeks back, and they had done a cursory evaluation before sending a package of data on to the Colonial Ministry. It seems that they had gotten a response, finally, and a bit more than just a bemused interest. A science vessel was due that day to begin research. Pressing a button on her console, she called her secretary in.

"Yes, Madam Governor?" the young man asked. He was new to the Foreign Affairs Bureau, but was already proving himself to be quite inexpendable.

"There's a ship coming in today. Have a memo prepared and have the Defense Forces notified," she told him, sipping her tea.


Station LV-4750

The station didn't merit to have it's own name. That was a bit of a sore spot for those that worked onboard. But somehow, a station had already been named Miranda, so there was no suitable replacement name-yet. In command of the unnamed station, which was capable of hosting up to five vessels at a time, was Lt. Cdr. Davenport. At only 30, some people called his move to the station as a career killer, but he actually embraced the assignment as a challenge to his command abilities. They were preparing for the arrival of the research vessel, and the two on-station destroyers lazily acknowledged.

There was a disturbance in space. A warping of the starfield before motes of energy began to spark from the nothingness that had created them. Electrical arches zapped in a perimeter, cordoning off an area of space roughly 300 meters in diameter. The energy began to coalesce, becoming solid as the vessel emerged from fold-space. The name on the leading edges proclaimed it the Archturus Majestic.

"Majestic, this is Station Control. Make course 045-030 and follow docking officer instructions. Welcome to Miranda," the ATC radioed.

[Draganisia]

"Sir we still have not gotten a message from the Fel fleet and they are charging up their weapons." says one of the bridge officers. Who was also looking a little panicked.
Brian: FINE! ARM ALL ARCHER MISSILES AND CHARGE ALL MAC CANNONS! IF THEY WANT A FIGHT. WE WILL GIVE THEM A FIGHT THEY WILL NEVER FORGET. IF THEY DON'T STOP CHARGING THERE WEAPON SYSTEMS IN A FEW MINUTES (By tomorrow) YOU MAY FIRE AT WILL.
Officer: YES SIR!

[Apoctis]

Daen sat down with Malrus and looked at him and answered "Malrus we must pay attention to what our gods want." Malrus nodded in agreement and then Daen continued " So one specific god has requested I meet in a specific form." Malrus leaned in "May I ask who?" Daen shook his head "You must contact the forces and send them here for I will not be able to speak to them in transformation." Malrus nodded and departed Daen got up his black armour shining. He could feel i happening, he knew what he would become, and how it was his duty. He sighed. Calm and assertive he proceeded.

[Free United States]

The Majestic was a small vessel, as most research vessels were. At barely 250 meters, it housed technological and astronomical labs aside from its necessary systems, and one docking bay. An ISSCV transport was making final preparations as the science team secured the supplies. Leading the team was Dr. Angela Ceranno. A graduate of the Kamerov Institute, she held a master's in archeology and a doctorate in xeno-linguistics. Her colleagues were just as qualified, as would be expected onboard a research ship.

"We're ready when you are, Doc," the crew-chief assured them. The team of seven settled into their seats, checked and re-checked by the crew-chief before he gave the pilots the green light.

"Heavy-75 ready for departure," the pilot radioed. ATC cleared them, and as the bay opened, maneuvering thrusters guided it out of the ship.

The main engines flared once it had cleared the ship, and the Majestic soon shrank way into the darkness of space as the ISSCV made its' descent. Miranda's atmosphere wasn't as thick as Earth's, so the entry was slightly less rocky than the passengers had been trained with. Their guidance was monitored by the station's ATC, and were guided to the sight of the ruins in fairly good order. As it slowed for a vertical landing, an advance team of Security Forces moved over to greet them. They had set up a few tents; living quarters and areas for research.

"You better not be disturbing this site, soldier," Dr. Ceranno said to the team leader.

"Er...of course not ma'am," he said, rolling his eyes.

[Draganisia]

OOC: Medok will not be on for a while so forget about the previous posts at his planet. The actual planet Brian and Nathan are going to first is Miranda.

IC: "Sir we have just come out of slipspace." said one of the bridge officers on board Brian's flagship "The Dulana".

Brian: Good. Send a message to the planet leader saying we would like to have a meeting with him. Meanwhile while I am in the meeting with him" He turns and looks at General Nathan. "You will land with your marines and secure the ruins and get the data. Once you have the data contact me and we will leave.

Nathan: Yes sir. I will not fail you.

Brian: I know you wont. There is one other thing I need to tell you. We are not here to start a war. YOU ARE NOT TO ENGAGE ANY MIRANDIAN SOLDIERS UNLESS FIRED UPON FIRST! Got it.

Nathan: Got it.

[Free United States]

Station LV-4750

"Sir, unknown vessels have just emerged inside the system," the Sensors officer reported.

"Bring up defenses on cold standby and get me an open channel to the Governor," Cdr. Davenport ordered. "Bring us to Condition Two."

"Counting five bogey's, showing no known vessel design," the Sensors officer continued.

"All stations, all stations, set Condition Two. Repeat: All stations, all stations, set Condition Two," the overhead ordered.

The two destroyers immediately undocked, bringing themselves into a defensive posture above the colony. Pilots onboard the station and the ships rushed to their fighters, ready for a scramble should the order come through.

"Commander, while I agree with your defensive position, do not unduly threaten the unknown ships. I feel that as administrator of this colony, I should be the one to make contact," she concluded.

"Yes ma'am, that is your privilege," he nodded. "The channel's ready anytime."

She stood up to the video pick-up as she cleared her throat. The light signaled it was broadcasting.

"This is Governor Nadejda Morokovich, chief administrator for the Miranda Colony. To the unknown vessels, we request a diplomatic audience with you," she said, awaiting their response.

[Draganisia]

OOC: Just to let you know there are 5 ships in the fleet. All of which are the Orion class ships.

IC: Brian: This is Prince Brian of the Draganisian (Humanoid Dragon) Empire. Where do you wish to have the discussions?

[Apoctis]

Malrus sat by the sorcerer thinking "No one is coming to Apoctis that would be foolish" but some how he would have to contact them, for Daen was doing something for the gods and that was important. However it had been a stalled amount of time and he was losing patience. "When are they coming?" he asked the sorcerer who was sitting in the warp projection chair. "soon but not now" riddled the man. Malrus hated sorcerers because they knew too much and all he wanted to do was kill. "Hmm well Gods give me patience". As he turned back to the viewing screen.

[Draganisia]

OOC: This is a Draganisian History post.

The Draganisians have been a warmongering race since they evolved. The Draganisians are not human but are Dragons who are able to talk and able to stand like them. A mature Draganisian is usually around 7-10 feet high not counting their tails. They are able to use their wings to fly and get to high places that others cant reach which helps them get many advantage points in urban battlefields and they are able to see farther than a normal human which makes them great marksmen. They worship God (The Father, The Almighty) and they do his bidding by launching many Religioous Crusades but they have become more peaceful as the years pass. The Empere took over Draganisia after a huge civil war that nearly destroyed the planet (known as the Great Dragon War). He has been looking for quick ways to bring the Draganisians into the next great age of technology before the other races and planets and he will do whatever is necessary to get them to their goal. The Draganisians have also had their run-ins with the Dark Forces known as Chaos. The Draganians see them as heretics who worship heathen gods and have been at war with them for centuries. They are not looking for a Forerunner Fortress World that holds many ancient advanced technologies that they hope will bring them into that next great technological age but only time will tell.

[Free United States]

OOC: edited. Btw, I must have missed it, but what are your ships' specs? My destroyers are Freya-class. Each at 500 meters in length. A compliment of 12 fighters each. Armament consists of 2 Valiant linear cannons, 2 Lohengrin high-yield positron cannons, 3 torpedo tubes and 4 multi-purpose missile launchers. Defense included ablative shielding and CIWS cannons/missile systems.

IC:

"A pleasure to meet you, Your Highness," she said, using proper etiquette. "We would be willing to host yourself and a delegation at the Colonial Headquarters, the coordinates of which we will send if you agree. As is our customary protocol, you will be escorted by military aircraft to the location. Is this acceptable to you?"

Station LV-4750

"Set up a CAP," Cdr. Davenport concluded. The ATC nodded, giving four of the standby pilots the green light.

From the fourth mid-deck, the hangar doors opened. Unlike the larger ones for cargo unloading, these were launch chutes for the SF-43 Sleipnir. In less than a minute, all four had been launched. These four were from VFMA-122; "Werewolves." Unlike most of the other squadrons on Miranda, these were Marines, highly dedicated and highly motivated.

[Draganisia]

Sure. Is it ok for my bodyguards to come along as well. Not that I need them but just in case.

[Free United States]

"That would be acceptable. Coordinates will transmit once our channel closes," she answered. "I am awaiting your arrival." Her channel fizzled to static. As promised, the coordinates transmitted on time.

From the CAP, two fighters peeled away from their patrol, heading on an intercept course to await the ship carrying the Prince.

ooc: the next part is meant as a solliloquey[sic]

ic1:

<<Priority Level: Clear>>
MEMORANDUM FOR 8TH FLEET COMMANDER
FR: LT CDR GREGORY DAVENPORT, LV-4750/CC
RE: ALIEN CONTACT

Colony has made contact with alien forces. They have identified themselves as the Draganisian Empire. Point-of-contact is Prince Brian. Have taken all precautions available, however, forces greatly outnumber orbital defenses and ground garrison. Request immediate reinforcement.

Lt. Cdr. Gregory Davenport,
Commander, LV-4750 Facility

[Elici]

Planet:Elumidi
Leader: General Nazirus Tloramiun
Description: Elumidi is the Elician home world and is therefore heavily gaurded. any military or subversive actions taken against the planet will be responded to in kind. Elumidi in times of peace is protected by two Agrond-class Battlecarrier's and six Trenseap Battlecruisers.

OOC:i think putting a ruin on my planet will make for an interesting story
Elici's Nation Bio *NOTE: some changes will be made to bio info to go with RP setting*

IC:
messenger enters the Generals office

messenger: message for you from a military patrol.
General: really well this should be interesting; so what's the message.

messenger: they reported that they seem to have found some kind stranger ruins located in near the Abyss sea.
General: they didn't happen to report any details about these ruins.

messenger: all they said was that there are strange symbols all of the ruins and that they seem to have an eerie blue glow.
General: all right have a team of watchers and menders sent the ruins to investigate, see if they find out the origins of these ruins possibly decipher the strange symbols and find out who or what put the ruins on the planet and for what purpose.

Messenger: right away, Sir!

with that messenger left to deliver his message to the commander of the watchers and menders respectively. Within a half-hour of the messenger delivering the generals orders a team comprised of six watchers and six menders was dispatched to the site of the ruins to find out whatever they could about the ruins origins.

[Draganisia]

"Coordinates received commander." said the officer.

Brian: All right. Time for me to get to my thunder hawk transport and head to those coordinates. Nathan will stay here to look after the ship and the fleet. DO NOT ENGAGE UNLESS PROVOKED AND FIRED UPON FIRST!

Nathan: Do you think it is a trap Brian?

Brian: I don't know Nathan but I don't think they will try anything stupid just yet. They don't know anything about us and even if they did it would not help them in a war against us. God has pointed us to these planets for a reason and I will succeed in the mission.

Nathan: Goodbye Brian. May your wings guide you to what you seek.

Brian: See ya soon Nathan. I will be back before you know it. Keep the fleet at the position near the planet. If more ships arrive contact me. If they want a War. We will give them one they won't ever forget.