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Ur_Quan · 24 Dec 2005, 01:21

A woman with an athletic build, blue suit and red cape, you say??? Now where did I leave that piece of Kryptonite?

AcidK · 24 Dec 2005, 02:56

Cid watched the screen, his eyes burning as his pride overcame his fear (as usual).

MC: Sir, We have confirmation that one of the asteroids has surrendered, the other asteroid is still resistant.
Cid: Excellent, bring the Gripstar closer to that asteroid and use it as a sheild between us and the other asteroid base. Order Flapjack to do that same!
Comms: Aye, sir!

Cid watched the holoscreen and then looked again at the large massive force coming towards them.

SO: I have confirmation on those Shraanian identifications found on the Asteroids and the destroyers, sir... They are old Shraanian Space Navy...
Comms: Sir, the Dragon's Wing is hailing us, looks like they received our message despite your sudden... come back in the battle.
Cid: Open the communications link-up...

Cid watched and listened to Lady Hawk's proposal and story, at the end of each sentence he became more and more bemused. Cid was, way back in the day, a key figure in the Shraan Remnants fleet and was the man responsible for 'liberating' many planets from C'raask in the name of the Remnant. However Lady Hawk did have a point, the Shraan Remnant had not made a single move from their territory into the old Shraanian Empire he had discovered. Instead they hid within the Shraanian Sector, defending each and every inch of space around the borders with either powerful mines that could harm even hyperspace-mobile ships or with battalions of fleets and warships.

Cid again remembered his past battles with the C'raask over the Demai homeworld. A memory which his Number One, back then he was the helmsman, would even remember. He suffered huge losses to three C'raask carriers holding a total of three hundred 'converted' Swarm Hive Bombers, a weapon which Shraanians had used for years against them. He remembered the battle as he moved the two destroyers and the two cruisers in fornt of the Liovanda in an attempt to bottleneck the fighters towards a sudden burst from the Liovanda's anti-matter cannon. He remembered the plan failed as the ships simply bombed them out of the way, leaving the Liovanda an open target for a good two hundred Kylithium-Enhanced Cobalt Missiles to hit the Liovanda, shreading it apart within seconds.

He fled with the Amodyte Cruiser, his first ever ship to command, and remembered what the Shraan Remnant did to him back then. He was an Admiral, but they still turned him into a measily Lt. Commander without letting him explain the reasons for his massive loss. The Liovanda, the last remaining Concordat within the Shraan Remnant...

Cid woke up from his thoughts, pressing a button to close the tactical relay and, in turn, stood up with his half-spilled cup of coffee. He looked down and noticed his cigar had dipped into it during the astonishing proposal by Lady Hawk.

Cid: Well, this is certainly a surprise and no mistake... I hope I speak for all the captains when I say that it was an odd way to test me and my allies, but a just one at least. I indeed do beleive the Shraan Remnant is weakening all the time, hiding away in the Shraan Sectors. However their is a slight flaw to your plan... The Remnant are strong, much stronger than you or I could take on with destroyers, two carriers and a command carrier. We will need reinforcements and support from other sources and, not to mention, if we tackle the Remnant we will leave ourselves weak for the C'raask to make the strike they have always been patiently waiting for.

Cid, hoping Burnham and Flapjack were listening to this conversation as well, picked up the cigar from his pocket and clicked his finger, the cigar end suddenly lighting with flames. It was not much-known that Cid was a half-breed between the Saxolites and the Besilons (the two factions of Shraan, even when it was a planet) and his Saxolite blood gave him a very fiery spirit, in blood and in his fingers. Cid was a psychic, although he could never get his talents past lighting his cigar with a click of the fingers.

Cid: I will join and lead your cause however, I am sure my father never thought I would be bold enough to do what he could not. The Shraanian Cause has faultered, it's time to bring it back. I shall meet you aboard your ship within moments, Admiral, be prepared for my shuttle. End transmission.

Cid watched as Lady Hawk disappeared from the screen and then sat down with a smile.

Cid: But first, lets get things done properly. Get some shuttles to the Asteroid bases with some officers and get that base operating as it should. Gillia?
No1: Aye, sir!
Cid: You are coming with me to the Dragon Wing, needless to say that if Lady Hawk saw a Demai as my second in command she may dig even deeper into her resolve and boost her own moral tenfold. Besides, I need someone I can fully trust to man a Command Carrier bridge whilst I am not their.
No1: It's a task to my liking, sir.

Cid looked up to make sure all communications channels were closed before grinning immensly.

Cid: Open communications to all areas of the ship, I want all crew members to hear this.
Comms: Aye, sir.
Cid: To all personel aboard the Shraanian Remnant Vessel Gripstar... As you know, we have lost all our respect from the Remnant and it's leaders due to faults that were not ours. This time we are not going to strive to gain that respect back. Admiral Lady Hawk of the Shraan Space Navy has given me an offer we cannot refuse, and that is to join her, make me the leader... and then take on the Remnant to form a New Shraanian Empire, as we once were before!

Cid listened to the mixture of bemusements and cheers from within the ship's hull, unsure whether his speech made them feel better or worse.

Cid: We are back in proper Shraan command now, no longer are we freelancing mercinaries bred from the Remnant... We are strong, we are powerful, we are Shraanians! End transmission.
Comm: Trnasmission ended, sir.
No1: A very noble speech sir...
Cid: I hoped as much... Right, lets get to the Dragon Wing then.

Cid and Gillia were about to leave the bridge before he stopped and turned around.

Cid: I know this will sound odd, but let's make a scene shall we? Remember, first impressions count and I do not want to turn up to a Command Carrier with only my Number One as company. Get an SSS comapny onto the shuttle to escort me alongside ten of our remaining fighters. All other fighters are to land and all marines to return to the Gripstar now that those Asteroids are ours.
MC: Aye, sir!
WC: Yes, sir!

And with that Cid left to the shuttle bay to board what would hopefully become his new flagship, one even bigger than the Liovanda.

Lady Hawk · 24 Dec 2005, 15:25

Rank and Score

Ranks

1 - Commander Acid-K:
Score: 695
Medals: 1
Crew Morale: Shaken
Crew Experiance: Novice <----------Promoted
Crew Effeciancy: 85%

2 - Lt Commander Urquan:
Score: 655
Medals: 0
Crew Morale: GOOD
Crew Experiance: Novice <--------------Promoted
Crew Effeciancy: 90%

3 - Lt Commander Fluffie:
Score: 590
Medals: 0
Crew Morale:
Crew Experiance:
Crew Effeciancy:

4 - Lt Commander J-Kama-Ka-C
Score: 535
Medals:
Crew Morale:
Crew Experiance:
Crew Effeciancy:

5 - Lt Commander Rop1964:
Score: 490
Medals: 0
Crew Morale:
Crew Experiance:
Crew Effeciancy:

6 - Lt Commander Hewitt:
Score: 290
Medals: 0
Crew Morale:
Crew Experiance:
Crew Effeciancy:

7 - Lt Commander Bakan
Score: 0
Medals: 0
Crew Morale:
Crew Experiance:
Crew Effeciancy:

Lady Hawk · 24 Dec 2005, 15:30

CHRISTMAS RANK BONUS

1 - Commander Acid-K:
Score: 69500 Credits

2 - Lt Commander Urquan:
Score: 65500 Credits

3 - Lt Commander Fluffie:
Score: 59000 credits

4 - Lt Commander J-Kama-Ka-C
Score: 53500 credits

5 - Lt Commander Rop1964:
Score: 49000 credits

6 - Lt Commander Hewitt:
Score: 29000 credits

7 - Lt Commander Bakan
Score: 10000 credits (well i am evul not scrooge

)

Bakan · 24 Dec 2005, 17:29

Name: Lt. Cmdr Pwenet Morgan

Ship Class: Exploration Fleet Carrier NEXI-34562 (Experimental Variation)
The NEXI-34562 was constructed to serve as a full-size prototype of the Starburst FTL drive system. It configuration was a start-of-the-art, customized layout that would typically never be constructed

Ship Name:
Official: NEXI-34562
Unofficial: Long Jump

Ship History:
Launched shortly before the Long Night, the NEXI-34562 featured prototype of what was thought to be the next generation of FTL drives, the Starburst Drive. Capable of far faster speeds than the current FTL drives with a significant cut in power consumption, the NEXI-34562 was to herald in a new dawn for exploration.

Unfortunately on its maiden flight, the Starburst drive malfunctioned, and the observing ships witnessed a massive explosion. For nearly 5 years the systems commonwealth searched for the ship, but all they found were debris from various sections of the ship, and finally the search was called off and the ship listed as lost and the Starburst drive system discontinued.

That is what the history books say.

The Starburst drive actually worked properly, but there was an unforeseen error in the navigation computer that caused the Starburst to force the ship through unknown sector of the universe. The strain of the travel broke several sections of the ship apart, most significantly the port flight pod, causing massive damage to the port side in general. Crippled and wounded, the ship found near an unknown star system in a unknown part of the galaxy.

Using the last of its power, the crew guided the ship towards the star system, where if found a long dead civilization, only bits and pieces of its technology remaining. Salvaging what they could in order to make the most basic of repairs, the crew of the ship attempted to plot a course back home, but were unable to due to not knowing their location.

For several long years they traveled the new galaxy, encountering other races, trading technology in order to assist them in their journey home. Finally they realized what had happened. Somehow the ship when it Starburst traversed TIME as well as SPACE (maybe due to their course taking them through uncharted regions), but by how much the crew couldn’t find out, but now they at least were able to make adjustments to their ships navigation computer and plot a Starburst home.

Making the fateful jump, they now encounter where their civilization used to be a completely brand new and dangerous civilization that no longer remembered them.

Sublight Engine:

Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount
Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount
Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount
Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount

FTL Engine:

Starburst Drive: 1 Additional Mount
The Starburst drive was designed for long-range exploration. What made it unique was that those onboard for short range journey there was no time lag between entry into Starburst and exit from Starburst, however externally the passage of time remained constant. Only for extraordinary long Starburst jumps would onboard crewmembers notice the passage of time, which was greatly offset from the rest of the universe. The amount of external time it took to travel from point A to point B was also decreased upon, while required less energy than conventional drives.
This is not time travel by any means, nor is time travel possible using this drive, it is simply the ship and crew transitioning to another dimension where time runs different. This allows ships using the drive to greatly save on the amount of energy and materials and combustibles needed for long journeys, allowing them to go farther than previous ships could without as many resources being onboard.
With the failure of the NEXI-34562, and the subsequent backlash against the project the Starburst program was discontinued, with the two other prototype ships dismantled. All records of the Starburst drive were lost.
Configuration wise, the Starburst system required a intricate layer of conductive materials lined on the hull in order to generate the Starburst effect. Only 24.74% of undamaged material is required in order to make a Starburst, however risks of failure with the jump increase significantly.

Defenses Systems:

Hull Armor External: Free
The Starburst drive configuration requires that an intricate layer of conductive material place on the external hull. The material used also had an unintentional side effect, which is being able to partially absorb some types of energy directed against it. Excessive amounts of energy will overload the grid, causing damage however the energy that is absorbed is channeled into ship systems. Several sections, particularly on the port side of the ship have been replaced with a variety of salvaged parts, giving the ship a patchwork appearance. However weak the ship may seem, anyone attacking it typically is surprised by the defensive power.
Hull Armor Internal: Free
The internal hull armor is a network of solid plates, designed to absorb as much damage as possible. The plates are easily replaced when damaged. Underneath the plates is a layer of emergency vacuum foam stored in an inert gas. When exposed to vacuum, the foam expands, creating a very temporary patch, allowing the damaged section to be evacuated and sealed off.
Short-Range Flak Defense Grid: 8 Turret Mounts - c65000
Fires explosives that detonates within 50 meters from the hull, prematurely detonating incoming projectiles and absorbing some energy weapons and preventing fighters from getting close to the hull, both friendly and hostile. Can be activated in sections or total coverage, causing one viewing the ship externally to think it erupted in flames.

Offensive Systems:

1x Milzin Shield-Breaker: 2 Turret Mounts, 6 Additional Mounts - c45000
The Milzin are a race that refuse to use shields due to technology conflicts, but with the other races out in the universe they run across shielded ships, and adapted. The Shield-Breaker uses 4 energy beams that target the same spot on an enemy ship. They then match energy frequencies with the targeted shield, then pull away, destabilizing and drawing away shield power for a fifth energy beam to fire in the former center. The resulting distortion can typically collapse a decent section of a shield system. The downside is the charge time and the fact that the weapon has to be retuned after every use.
5x Long-Range Flak Interceptor Turrets: 2 Shield Mount, 3 External Mount - c1500
Fires long-range explosive rounds towards a target, where once the explosive reach a set distance explode, creating a flak field. This is especially dangerous against enemy fighter formations and projectile weapons. Requires that the short-range flak defense grid in the section that the turret is location to be off-line.
3x Long-Tom Cannon: 15 External Mount - c8000
A massive cannon mounted on a swivel turret, these cannons are used for anti-capital ship purposes. Slow to aim and reload, what they do is launch a solid projectile at a significant portion of the speed of light towards the target.
3x Point Rail-Guns: 4 External Mount, 8 Additional Mount – c5000
The rail-guns fire hyper-accelerated solid projectiles at a target. The high firing rate and mass of the projectiles makes them ideal for anti-fighter operations, or if an enemy capital ship is close enough, to target specific sections.

Fighters:

72x Viper Mark II Fighters: Included with hull
The basic fighter of the time, at the peak they were the most maneuverable and fastest fighters in the galaxy. Seating a single pilot, they are armed with two rail guns and 2 torpedo launchers, used primarily for anti-fighter operations, and occasionally for attack runs on capital ships. The fighters are launched through launch pods on the starboard launch bay, and are recovered within the starboard launch bay.
12x Stingray Mark III Fighter: Included with hull
Classified as a bomber, the Stingray is armed with two sets of projectile launchers. The first set are light missiles, designed to home towards a specific system or enemy fighters. The second set are heavy bombs, which are used solely against capital ships to cause significant damage. They are also armed with two rail-gun turrets top and bottom to suppress enemy fighters. These bombers are launched through the launch bay, taking longer than the Viper Fighters.

Troops:

3x ADCT: 5000C
Advanced Damage Control Teams - They repair damage at 3x the normal rate.

Additional Systems

1x Asgardaen Transporter: Free - 4 mounts
The Transporter was a gift from the Asgardaen race. It allows teleportation of personal and small amounts of equipment between the ship and planets within orbital range. In addition it can teleport items/personal to other ships, or beam people from ships. It is very vulnerable to interference, unable to transport through shields or certain materials.
Advanced Engineering Bay: 2 Additional Mount – c500
This allows the engineer to monitor all ships systems from the bridge and also increases power output 10%.

End of Post Stuff

Credits Remaining: c500

Fluffie · 24 Dec 2005, 18:05

Yeah I said it on MSN to LH and I said it to Bakan too, who kindly offered me tissues because I supposedly was crying my little Stat Nazi eyes out

Anyhoo,
I'm fine with people earning custom equipment, designs, perks, archenemies, loads of credits, females and slaves, children, techs, doomsday devices and death stars, planets, systems, space stations, booze, ships and whatnot. You all probably know I've been on the receiving end often enough myself. But as far as I can remember it always was in or during the thread itself (and not before it) and I had earned it somehow (be this through destroying, being generally cool or sleeping with House leaders at the time

). Not right from the start like Bakan is doing for the second time this thread, right? This doesn't seem exactly fair towards the other players.

Just felt like saying this.

And I don't need tissues, Bakan.

Bakan · 24 Dec 2005, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffie

Yeah I said it on MSN to LH and I said it to Bakan too, who kindly offered me tissues because I supposedly was crying my little Stat Nazi eyes out

Anyhoo,
I'm fine with people earning custom equipment, designs, perks, archenemies, loads of credits, females and slaves, children, techs, doomsday devices and death stars, planets, systems, space stations, booze, ships and whatnot. You all probably know I've been on the receiving end often enough myself. But as far as I can remember it always was in or during the thread itself (and not before it) and I had earned it somehow (be this through destroying, being generally cool or sleeping with House leaders at the time

). Not right from the start like Bakan is doing for the second time this thread, right? This doesn't seem exactly fair towards the other players.

Just felt like saying this.

And I don't need tissues, Bakan.

How about a enema for that attitude there Fluffie?

Fluffie · 24 Dec 2005, 18:33

I emotionally barely survived K, dunno if I can handle another one

You can hand me tissues if I lose big ships again though

AcidK · 24 Dec 2005, 19:43

Lets see... that makes....

69500 bonus...
237500 share of mission (assuming that the mission has actually been successfully accomplished)...

307000 total
(Thanks UQ for pointing out that I had more money than I though I did

)

And now to add anotyher support vessel to my now ultimatly huge fleet...

Lets see, I already have a Command Carrier, 2 Fleet Carriers, 10 Attack Destroyers, 2 Asteroid Bases to help control the Frodan system........

Time for an old-class vessel methinks ^_-

Ship Name: Defiant Hope
Chassis: Hope-Class Attack Destroyer
Armour
Polarised Tritatanium Hull Armour

Sublight Engines: Impulse
FTL Drive: Linear

Sheilds:
2x Energy Sheilds
2x Kinetic Sheilds

Turret Mounts:
AMD III
AMD II
AFD II
2x Plasma Cannon
2x Fusion Cannon
Heavy IMOD Cannon

External Mounts:
8x Cruise Missile

Additional Mounts
Advanced AI Ships Computer
Advanced AI Upgrade
Advanced Tactics Computer
Advanced Tactics Computer Upgrade
Emergency Medical Hologram
Deflector Dish
Holodeck
Armoury
Kylithium Upgrade (free)

Troops:
20x Infantry Companies
5x SSS Companies
10x MASH Companies

Remaining Tonnage:
979

Remaining Credits (For saving ):
1300c

Ur_Quan · 24 Dec 2005, 20:15

Where did the 92500 total come from?

Incidentally, you have only 1 fleet carrier, as the other one is a fast attack carrier which is nearly as big as a command carrier (judging by the amount of fighters and mounts anyway).

Now let's see how long the Evil One will let you keep all this....

Crazyboy · 24 Dec 2005, 22:48

In a blaze of glory and clutching a bottle of whiskey I announce my staggering return!!!! Yay! Hurrah! Woohoo!!!

Ship Name: Suicidal Intent

FTL Scout Mk IV - c 6000

Crew - 25
1 hull mount
2 shield mounts
7 weapon mounts
2 external mounts
4 additional mounts
75 tonnes cargo hold

Engines:
2x Anti-matter Drive – 2,000C 1 Add
1x Warp Drive – 500C 1 Add

Armour/Shields:
1x Colapsium Armoured Hull – 20,000C 1 Hull
1x Phase Shield – 6,000C 2 Shield

Weapons:
2x Phaser 4 – 1,000C 4 Weapon
3x Neutron Cannons – 18,000C 3 Weapon

Additional:
1x Advanced AI Ships Computer – 500C 1 Add 10 Tonnes
1x Advanced Tactics Computer – 400C, 1 Add

External:
1x Warp Nacelles – 10,000C, 2 External

Cargo:
20 SSS – 20,000C 20 Tonnes

Total Cost: 84,400C
Remaining Credits: 15,600C

History:

- Automated Computer Systems Initiated
…
…
- Power Failure Detected
- Initiating Backup Power Generators
…
…
- Backup Power Online
- Beginning System Reboot
…
…
- Reboot Successful
- Primary Data Core Online
- Initiating System Restore
… … …
… … …
… … …
- Full System Restore Successful
- Main Computer Systems Online
- Rude Awakening Protocol Activated
…
…
Good Morning Commander

Crazy gagged as his cryo chamber hissed open in a cloud of released gasses. He doubled over in a fit of coughing as the support straps snapped open. He sagged onto his knees as the foul tasting gel nutrients that had been pumped into his system to allow his body to survive the rapid unfreezing process. After a fitful minute of coughing, and having spat out a large mouth-full of the foul liquid, Crazy stood. His eyes were watering from the exertion and his face was rather red. He looked up to see the holographic representation of the ship board AI looking disdainfully at him.

“Its not my fault…”
”You could at least wear the cryo suits like the other crew members”

Crazy glanced down at his rather undressed body.

“They’re too tight around the groin. And too much of a hassle to get in and out of. Anyway, I don’t need one.”

Having sorted out that issue Crazy stumbled passed the hologram, as his muscles hadn’t quite got used to working yet and were still protesting. He finally managed to fall to his locker, which he pulled open revealing his very nicely pressed and very smart looking uniform, which had been kept nice and warm by the little radiators in the locker. Crazy quickly got dressed, as the hiss and pop around the room indicated that the other cryo chambers were slowly being opened and the crew getting their rude awakening.

A mere fifteen minutes later, the ship was a buzz with activity as the crew hurried around checking all the ship’s systems and circuits to make sure nothing had rusted away during the transit. Crazy sat in his ready-room, looking through the records, catching up on what had happened while he had been in cryosleep. It had been quite a lot so it seemed. He had some catching up to do, for it seemed his little mark in history had been mostly looked over. Well, that needed sorting out. And quite quickly. But first, the most important thing of all must be taken care off.

“Bridge, this is the Commander. It appears that are entire supply of booze has disappeared. A freak asteroid tore a hole in the cargo bay. Make course adjust to the nearest off-licence, then continue onwards to our final destination.”

AcidK · 24 Dec 2005, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ur_Quan

Where did the 92500 total come from?

Incidentally, you have only 1 fleet carrier, as the other one is a fast attack carrier which is nearly as big as a command carrier (judging by the amount of fighters and mounts anyway).

Now let's see how long the Evil One will let you keep all this....

Weeelll, along my estimates... with a fleet of this size, strength and firepower... attacking Shraan, attacking C'raask... chances of survival? minimal

a good point on the money calculation though, didn't add it up right... sorting it out now

AcidK · 25 Dec 2005, 00:20

sorted and ship ajusted to the chenge... thanks UQ

Ur_Quan · 25 Dec 2005, 05:56

Before I start designing my new ship(s) and get overly excited with my new ships, can you please tell me how much all the necessary repairs are going to cost me? I hope it's not too expensive. Or perhaps those Shraanian buggers feel sorry for hurting me and my crew so much that they're offering their services free of charge?

:xmasgrin:

Also, when trying to figure out how strong a weapon is, what is a better indication to go by, number of mounts that the weapon uses or the cost of the weapon?
E.g. which is more powerful?

Hellbore Cannons - c 1500 - fires explosive plasma balls - x 4 turret mounts
or
Plasma Cannon - 2 turret Mounts + 1 Additional Mount - Fires A stream of plasma energy very devastating weapon it is a modified PPC - c 3500

Both are plasma weapons, but I'm guessing the latter is more powerful.

AcidK · 25 Dec 2005, 11:31

The best way to figure out which is more powerful is not technically the price, but the mounts it uses (The more mounts, the bigger the weapon is... usually bigger and more powerful weapons use more mounts).

However between these two I am guessing that the Plasma Cannon is more powerful (because it uses an additional mount rather than turret mounts, which are technically worth a little more) and it costs more (a clear indication of power). It really depends if you want your firepower to be a stream of plasma or a ball of plasma...

Fluffie · 25 Dec 2005, 23:09

BALLLSSSSSSSS

of plasmaaaaa!!!! raarrrr roooaaarrrr

Ur_Quan · 27 Dec 2005, 00:27

* Doctor Burnham and his crew silently watched the message from Lady Hawk on the viewscreen. When the message ended, some of the crew began to cheer, but Dr. Burnham was still staring at the screen that was now displaying the asteroid field again. Like a good second in command, Lisa noticed her captain's reaction to the message and walked up to him.

No1: "Captain? Are you alright?"

Burnham: "Am I alright? Am I alright? No, I am not alright. The fighting may have stopped, but our ship took a heavy beating. People are still putting out the fires and repairing the hull breaches on three decks. The doctor told me there is queue of wounded outside medbay, waiting for treatment! And have you seen the list of casualties? Seventeen deaths! Seventeen! I personally knew some of the people on that list, Lisa! And what did they die for? A test! A STUPID TEST!! I'm telling you, that woman is pure evil. She's even sacrificed her own crew for that stupid test of hers. HER OWN CREW!! All those deaths, all those wasted lives, all for nothing, because it was just a test. How perverse!"

TO: "Mmmmmmmhmmmm. That gal has some real bad karma."

No1: "Well, she is Shraanian and captain Killer seems to trust her?"

Burnham: "Captain Killer, pah! He's so busy playing his own legend that he's forgotten how to think straight! Ten minutes ago he wanted to surrender, five minutes ago he wanted to fight and go out in a blaze of glory and now this Lady Hawk has really got him wrapped around her finger by putting some feathers up his Shraanian arse and he's walking after her like a happy puppy whereas we, his 'allies-until-five-minutes-ago', have been discarded like an old cloak."

No1: "What do you propose to do then, captain?"

Burnham: "Repair the ship as well as both of our new destroyers and refuel them. I expect the Shraanians will want payment, but see what you can get free of charge. When you're done, set a course back to the Ankaa space station. Civil wars aren't my cup of tea. Speaking of which, I could do with one."

No1: "I'll look after it, Sir."

Burnham: "Kimberly, record the following message and send to to captain Killer on a secure channel."

Comms: "Go ahead."

Burnham: "Captain Killer, congratulations on your newly acquired fleet. My crew and I will be refueling and making repairs to our ships and then we'll be on our way back to Ankaa. It has been... 'an experience' to fight alongside one with your reputation. I wish you good luck on your quest and perhaps our paths will cross again some day. One final word of warning though; in my line of work, you get a feeling of people's intentions despite their words or their actions and I'm telling you to be more cautious of Lady Hawk. She seems to intent on overthrowing the Shraanian government. She may just be using you to get into power herself. Why else would she propose to start a civil war that will cost the lives of thousands of Shraanians and leave your worlds weakend and open to attacks by the Insectids? Why not start your campaign by attacking the Insectids first? With each victory, more people will join your cause and in the end, the Shraanian government will fall by itself, without the need for civil war. I know you don't believe me now, but captain Killer, as your former ally, I am telling you to watch your back. End recording."

Comms: "Message sent, captain."

Burnham: "Right. Hurry up with those repairs. The sooner we get out of here, the better."

------------------------
ACTIONS:
- refuel and repair all ships
- try to cut repair costs to an absolute minimum
- send message of warning to captain Killer
- when all repairs are done, fly back to Ankaa for a new mission

AcidK · 27 Dec 2005, 01:19

Cid and Gillia, his No1, had just got comfortable within the shuttle before his Comms officer called down the commlink.*

Comms: Sir, we have a message from Burnham on a private channel... do you wish it relayed to the shuttle?
Cid: Go ahead...

Cid listened the message and, when he was done, he rewinded it and listened to it again.

No1: You know, if I didn't know his species better, I would say he was Shraanian himself...
Cid: He certainly knows tactics, thats for sure... And he has displayed the plan I discussed with the bridge crew not half and hour ago through speech...
No1: It would be a shame to just let him go. You do know that this Lady Hawk would have to be put straight sometime.
Cid: You're telling me, but for now we play it her way... until the time is right anyways. I have no intention of diving into the Shraan Territory, not when they have been continuously arming themselves for the past forty years.
No1: Then what is our plan of action, sir?

Cid picked up a fresh cup of coffee from a nearby table and watched the dark liquid inside swirl quietly. He didn't want to miss the chance of giving up an entire fleet with added Command Carrier and he didn't want to charge straight into the worst possible scenario ever devised. After a while he looked up and staired straight ahead.

Cid: Once we have the Dragon's Wing fully under my control, we start doing things my way. Attacking the Shraan Sectors is pure suicide, therefore we will have to... weaken them one way or another. Burnham has a point, it is pointless to dive into battle against Shraanians whom could easily become our allies. Therefore we shall proove that not all Shraanians are content with sitting back and waiting for the C'raask to make their move. Instead, we shall move towards C'raask territory and make a few noble points towards the Remnant. I know that a lot of ship captains would rather mutiny than sit back and watch me do what the Remnant has failed to do for hundreds of years. In the end they will come to us, supporting us. When we have a good portion of the Remnant on our side, we strike the Remnant and take control of the Shraan Sector. The Civil War has not started yet, we are out-gunned and out-strengthed if we take the Sector head on.
No1: So, in other words, you intend to attack the C'raask first, reclaim the old Empire and then declare us as the Shraanian Empire. Then, at the point when we have enough support, we turn to the Remnant borders and strike there, taking that sector of space as our own. Then, after that we turn around again and finish the C'raask off once and for all, claiming the original empire you discovered all those years ago.
Cid: Exactly, this way we would be less vulnerable to either side and there would still be Shraanian cilivilians left once we claim the Remnant's core worlds.
No1: Sounds like a war that could go on for some time...
Cid: Technically the War never ended, the C'raask and ourselves have been fighting for over a thousand years, it's just been quiet the past forty years... too quiet.
No1: Shall I send a message to Burnham?
Cid: Yes... Record this message for me and send it through the private channel, make sure the Dragon's Wing cannot hear this...
Comms: Recording starting... now.
Cid: Captain Burnham, you have been an excellent ally in this battle, a mere test although it turned out to be. I am sure you are not best pleased with the outcome, however you do deserve credits and notoriety with me. Your advice seems the best course during this time, however I would rather take my chances with Lady Hawk than throw away an oppertunity like this. Rest assured, I do not intend on keeping her company for too long, her ruthlessness and sacraficial tactics may turn this fleet into rubble before my time is up. I would, however, provide an offer to you, which you may take now or later on if you wish to do so. I offer you a possition within my fleet, an ally and a friend in times of need. Beleive me when I say that I have little interest in striking the Shraan Sector first and, now, little interest in hunting for Kylithium again and again and again... Instead I intend on the reclaiming of the old Shraanian Empire, on which the co-ordinates are safely kept with me. If you accept this offer and carry out the initial strike on Demai Kank, the Demai's original homeworld before it's take-over, I will agree to hand over to you an undisclosed amount of Kylithium and 50% off any kylithium-enhanced products that I will be producing at a later date. If you choose to decline this offer now, then I will leave you to your business. End transmission.

---Summary---
Reply to Burnham's message

Ur_Quan · 30 Dec 2005, 04:08

No1: "He called you 'an excellent ally in battle'. That's some of the highest praise as far as Shraanian compliments go. You should feel honoured."

Burnham: "I am not, but I am worried. It seems that captain Killer trusts me, an outsider, more than he trusts Lady Hawk who is a member of his own species. I wonder if he knows what he's getting himself into. It'd be interesting to have a session with him sometime. You know, just from a professional psychiatrist's point of view; see what drives a man like that.

No1: "Uh huh. I'm guessing that means you're not taking up on his offer?"

Burnham: "Hm, I don't know. We may have other objectives, but we'll need to gather strength before we accomplish anything in that direction. Having a powerful friend like him may help our cause. And if not, he's promised us access to his Kylithium technology and that's worth a lot as well. What do your feelings tell you?"

No1: "My feelings? Eh, I'm not sure, but I do know what they are telling me."

Burnham: "Ok, so what are they telling you?"

No1: "Well, it seems to be 50-50 here. Oh and he is telling me not to do it. He says the magic rubble never did him any good."

Burnham: "Really? That settles it then, we'll take Killer's offer, but only if he meets my demands. Kimberly record the following message, encrypt it and send to it to captain Killer's ship."

Comms: "Go poop! I mean go ahead."

Burnham: "Captain Killer, we have considered your offer and tend to agree to it. However, we have some additional demands to make. Although you may lead the fleet, we have no wish to be incorporated in the Shraanian military and therefore we want the status of ally and expect to be treated accordingly. Furthermore I would like to be able to make use of your repair and construction facilities should the need arise. Since I am a man with 'troubles' of my own, I would like to have the option of leaving any time I see fit. Furthermore, I propose we do not send eachother this many private messages as it may arouse suspicion with the lady on that command carrier. End recording."

Comms: "Message has been sent."

========New Shipdetails:========

Ship Name: The Outcast
Ship Class: Battleship

Engines:
- 4x Kylithium Drive
- 2x Impulse Drive
- 2x Trans Warp Drive
- 1x Cold Fusion Drive

Armour/Shields:
- 1x Reinforced Hull Armour
- 1x Bio Organix Hull Armour
- 1x Cloaking Shield
- 2x K-4 Phase Shields
- 2x K-4 Energy Shields

Weapons:
- 8x K-2 Pulse Cannons
- 2x Bio Phaser 6 (4 posts to charge)
- 3x Heavy Neutron Cannon
- 2x Hellbore Cannon
- 1x AMD III
- 1x AFD III

Launchers:
- 8x EMP Missiles (8x20 shots)
- 7x Gravatic Missiles (7x6 shots)
- 1x Armoured Escape Pods (20 tubes)

Sensors:
- 1x Sensor Array
- 1x Lateral Sensor
- 1x Phase Scanners
- 1x Deflector Dish

Fighters/Shuttles:
- 1x Assault Shuttle
- 12x Slipstream Fighter
- 20x Light Fighters Alpha Class
- 10x Dragon Class Heavy Bomber

Ship Systems:
- 1x Advanced AI Ships Computer
- 1x Advanced AI Upgrade
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer Upgrade
- 1x Command Bridge
- 1x Armoury
- 1x Advanced Engineering Bay
- 1x Security Stations

Troops:
- 2x SSS
- 8x Heavy Infantry
- 4x Shock Troops
- 5x Light Infantry Company
- 3x MASH
- 3x ADCT

Hold:
- Fuel

Ship Name: The Hope
Ship Class: Scimiter Destroyer (Battle Destroyer Omni Hull)

Engines:
- 2x Impulse Drive
- 1x Cold Fusion Drive
- 1x Hyper Drive

Armour/Shields:
- 1x Kylithium Enhanced Heavy Armour Plating
- 2x Phase Shields

Weapons:
- 2x K-5 Heavy Pulse Cannons (3 posts to charge)
- 2x Heavy IMOD Cannon
- 6x Gatling Lasers

Launchers:
- 1x EMP Missiles (1x20 shots)

Ship Systems:
- 1x Advanced AI Ships Computer
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer
- 1x Advanced Engineering Bay

Troops:
- 1x Heavy Infantry
- 1x Shock Troops
- 1x Light Infantry Company

Hold:
- 4x Reload: EMP Missiles (4x20 shots)
- Fuel

Ship Name: The Glory (same configuration as The Hope)
Ship Class: Scimiter Destroyer (Battle Destroyer Omni Hull)

Engines:
- 2x Impulse Drive
- 1x Cold Fusion Drive
- 1x Hyper Drive

Armour/Shields:
- 1x Kylithium Enhanced Heavy Armour Plating
- 2x Phase Shields

Weapons:
- 2x K-5 Heavy Pulse Cannons (3 posts to charge)
- 2x Heavy IMOD Cannon
- 6x Gatling Lasers

Launchers:
- 1x EMP Missiles (1x20 shots)

Ship Systems:
- 1x Advanced AI Ships Computer
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer
- 1x Advanced Engineering Bay

Troops:
- 1x Heavy Infantry
- 1x Shock Troops
- 1x Light Infantry Company

Hold:
- 4x Reload: EMP Missiles (4x20 shots)
- Fuel

Credits left: 50

J-Kama-Ka-C · 30 Dec 2005, 18:27

*Just having settled himself back into his command chair, Kama sighs and looks around for a seat belt after hearing the latest update on their plan.

"Can I assume things are going to get a little shaken in here... very well, since our computer probably has the best chance of this succeeding and as this ship is most or less still factory intact."

*He pauses slightly to regard a view of the station and the small pod heading towards it, seemingly fueled by angst and a good wrenching or two. Thinking hard, with an expression comparable to having gummed ones teeth together with a small tub of toffee, he comes to a rather backward conclusion.

"Say, do the Insectid know we know they're insectid... sure they didn't give us the Borg speil to begin with, but those cube ships and weapons are fairly tell-tale. If they think that we think they're Borg, they might try acting a little more logically, if they really were Borg crewed they wouldn't be firing upon the meak science vessel with it's weapon (singular, lol) powered down. They shouldn't percieve us as the threat, and might allow us to get closer than any of the others... granted they're not actual borg, they may think we know they're not Borg, but if we know that then this would be exactly what they're not expecting. Expecting as if they were Borg, when really they are in fact Insectids, in a Borg ship, possibly pretending to pretend they're Borg in a Borg ship and not acting strategically as if they were as they are Insectids !!"

*Someone throws a glass of water over the raving commander

"Thankyou, I think I neeed that... but the plan stands, inform the Fluffie, he's got control of the Police Cruiser, we'll leave the station up to the TO... or the EO... whomever ends up in control, try not to bust up the place will you boys? As for the fighters, have them flank and orbit our ship, they're on defense only, if we are attacked, have them try to draw the fire, or work as Anti-Missile Defenses if that's possible.

(Pour Fluffé)
Is that channel open? Alright then, for this plan to succeed, our ship is going to have to get up close and personal with that scout ship, if you could continue to have them focus the battle on you fellows that would be appreciated, syncing up with our ship as the important moment approches, then maybe we can deliever this virus as soon as possible. This will be our last communication for awhile, good luck to your marines."

*The shiny science vessel lumbers along on it's intercept course with the Borg ship, surrounding by small groups of fighter drones and attracting only the good kind of awe and attention, and definately none of that fear and suspence that would suggest the be blown out of the skies any time soon

"All power away from weapons and into shields and evasive maneouvers, we're moving in!"

Summary

Ready the Borg system disruptor syncronization cannon plan
Inform the Fluff on said details
Fly at the Borg/Insectid (forward shields to maximum please)
Achieve oneness with the cube and/or deliever the package
Win

Lady Hawk · 1 Jan 2006, 16:28

thus it begins 2006 on thursday

Lady Hawk · 1 Jan 2006, 17:01

HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fluffie · 4 Jan 2006, 02:13

Marine Staging Area
The Captain speaks, with a relieved sigh.

“Aahhh… Stimulants…”

MD – “Really though… Do what you need to do and do it swiftly, otherwise these babies are nasty.”

MC – “The Doc is right sir, these are old skool and badass, as in assly bad in the long run.”

“Two hours should be all I, or rather we, need. Think the med bay will up to a visit from me when I get back?”

MD – “Tea, sugar but no milk.”

”Heh, right. I’m looking forward to that special blend of medical treatment and tea Doc.”

Fluffie smiles as the Doc reassuringly grins at his captain and then leaves. After having watched the MD stepping through a door leading into another corridor back to his station, Fluffie looks down at his two weapons. He had already lifted, or rather, been lifted into his combat gear, with a comms device, spare ammo, a fixed flashlight, ‘nades and several other goodies attached to it.

“Good thing I cleaned them during the jumps leading here, ey?”

MC – “Can’t give weapons enough TLC, can one?”

Another Marine – “One can’t sir, one can’t.”

Chatting and discussing the assault plans and routines, the Marines, their MC and Fluffie spent their time already fully equipped and prepared, just waiting and hoping to board the Chrono Borg vessel soon…

The Bridge
Comms – “Incoming communiqué from Lt. Commander Kama.”

Warren – “Play it.”

”Is that channel open? Alright then, for this plan to succeed, our ship is going to have to get up close and personal with that scout ship, if you could continue to have them focus the battle on you fellows that would be appreciated, syncing up with our ship as the important moment approches, then maybe we can deliever this virus as soon as possible. This will be our last communication for awhile, good luck to your marines."

Warren – “You heard the man. Comms, tell our two Police Cruisers that we will be ‘escorting’ the Science Ship for a while. Make sure we keep on firing, just to try and not give them an all too clear idea of what we intend to do. Weapons, Helm, you know what to do.”

Comms – “Sending orders.”

Helm – “Adjusting course to match orders.”

WO – “Target still locked in, we’ll slap them some more.”

SO – “All ships ready for uplink as far as I can tell.”

Warren – “Alright then, we know what to do. If this all works and the virus knocks down their shields, we rush ourselves to their nearest airlock and force a dock, the Police Cruisers will follow us in acting as escorts and relief for our ship. If their shields do not go down, we will continue our attack runs like before. Does everybody understand?”

Helm – “We know what to do. Lets just hope this works.”

Warren – “It will.”

Comms – “Police Cruisers’ response is a-ok.”

summary
Fluffie and his Marines are ready to go.
EO is continuing repairs as stated in previous post(s).

The two Police Cruisers and The Outsider change course to cover the Science Ship for part of its run, but still maintain the formation, giving the Heavy Cruiser cover so that it can do some repairs. They are still firing all their available weapons (with continuing rotation of firing frequencies) at the Chrono Borg vessel’s forward section. All ships are ready for the uplink.

Once the virus has been sent, there are two sets of orders ready:
a) The virus knocks down the Chrono Borg vessel’s shields: The Outsider rushes towards it and forces a dock, unloading Fluffie and his Marines in a glorious assault.
b) The virus does not knock down the shields: The Heavy Cruiser and the two Police Cruisers continue their attack runs in the way they did before.

rop1964 · 5 Jan 2006, 05:02

"Sir!", the 1st officer said , rather lowly , a whisper of a call.. then retrieving some composure..
"Sir!, it a a peacekeeper heavy cruiser" 10 light second away.. fully armed and shielded"

Captain Armstrong was not listening though.. already.. his mind were focused on something else..
battleplans were flashing infront of his brown eyes, a flurry of his ship burning bright or being boarded..
flash after flash , the captain stayed, shook and trembled, as each battles pass in his mind.. The sight of his precious Black Dagger exploding in battle, until one of his 6th sense sight put a smile on his lips.. a plan so bold, it had to work...

green.. scan the sector for the nearest star system, for the nearest sun!

"Redgrave.. send all 40 fighters on the 2 remaining runabout.. order are to disable and bring in to our cargo hold!"

"have all weapons recharged, refill all Quantam torpedo tubes, now!"

"Mr desautels.. have all engineering crew repair the engins and shield , top priority.. , i also want you to build 2 SSD, to be mount on fighters.. "

Desautel looked at his screen a few seconds.. then replied.. :"2 ssd? ship simulator device? that s gonna take a while sir.. i ll need at least 10 minutes.. and those may be weak simulator.. what signal should i simulate?"

"The Black Dagger, both of them.." said Armstrong , "make them as strong as you can, with full warp and power signature!" he continued, "use all personel needed to complete the task..

"Andrews.. said the captain, message the Troth to withdraw from here, to return to base and await our signal to return, they are not the stay here..."

"Green, continue jamming the station signal, have the computer match the frequency and jam it ! i want those runabout in my hold!"

"Helen, as soon as we have the coordonate of the nearest star.. make a run for it, on my command.
i want you to get us as close as you can to the star, in fact within 3 light second of it!."

then Armstrong replayed the battle over in his mind, again and again, trying variation, looking up possibilities, until he heard his no1 again..

"Sir!, you cant be serious.. this ship is no match for the pker cruiser.. and we wont be completing the mission if we run!"

"who said we were running?" replied Armstrong, still smiling.. it s not us that gonna be running.. it s that s pker cruiser that gonna be running.. after a good roasting of plasma burst!" never losing his smile..

Mr.Andrew, open a comm to the peacekeeper cruiser.. send the following message "greeting.. nice fight you put in.. time to stand down or be destroyed, awaiting your reply within 5 light seconds"

action resume

1) order all fighters to disable the 2 remaining runabout, jamming the signal from the space station.
2)tell the Troth to pull out and return to base, and await our order to return.
3)recharge all weapons and shield , reload all quantam torpedo tubes (1st post , 1 recharge used)
4)repair the engins and shields
5)construct 2 ship simulator device to be mount on 2 returning fighters.
6)send the message to the peacekeeper cruiser.
7) use conventional weapons to disable the runabout.

Hewitt · 5 Jan 2006, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Hawk

You are 1 light year into the edge of the EXCLUSION ZONE

Ship Specs -

Brigand Class Destroyer Leader (PRAETORIAN GAURD)
1150 tonnes hold

Shields (6):
x2 Heavy Shield (6)

Weaponry (14+6=20):
x1 Gatling Phaser 9 (20)

External (10):
N/A

Additional (10):
x6 Weaponry Mount (6)
x2 Drive Mount (2)

x1 Medium Hull Armour Plating (1)
x1 Advanced AI Ships Computer (1)

Drives (1+2=3):
x1 Cold Fusion Drive (1)
x1 Impulse Drive (1)

x1 Hyper Drive (1)

1

2

Your ships

Ship Name - The Wanderer

Ship Hull
Heavy Cruiser - c 50000
Extra Hull
10 shield mounts
30 turret mounts
10 external mounts
20 additional mounts
7000 tonnes cargo hold

Ship Engines
Primary
1x Impulse Drive (1 engine mount) - 2000c

Secondary
4x Cold Fusion Drive (4 additional mounts) - 800c <--------------- 2 DESTROYED

FTL
2x Hyperdrives (2 additional mounts) - 600c <----------------- OFFLINE

Ship Armour (Heavy Cruiser type - up to 3 hulls permitted)
Tri-layered Heavy Armour Plating (3 additional mounts) - 15000c

Ship Shields
3x Heavy Shield Generators (9 shield mounts) - 3000c - <------------1 GENERATOR DESTROYED
1x Meta Shielding (1 shield mount) - 6000c

Ship Weapons
Point defence
1x AFD (2 turret mount) - 150c <------------------- DESTROYED
1x AFD II (4 turret mounts) - 500c
1x AMD III (4 turret mounts) - 500c

Main Batteries
1x Particle Cannon (8 turret mounts + 2 additional mounts) - 3000c
4x Photon Cannons (8 turret mounts) - 6000c
4x Light Blaster Cannons (2 turret mounts) - 2000c
2x Light Ion Cannons (2 turret mounts) - 2000c <---------------- 1 DAMAGED

Missile Banks
8x Gravatic Missile Launchers (8 external mounts, 48 missile salvo capacity) - 800c
4x EMP Missile Launchers (4 external mounts, 80 missile salvo capacity) - 800c

Ship Systems
Onboard computer systems
Advanced AI Ships Computer (1 additional mount + 1 tonne of cargo space) - 250c
Advanced AI Upgrade (1 additional mount + 10 tonnes cargo) - 500c
Advanced Tactics Computer (1 additional mount) - 400c
Advanced Tactics Computer Upgrade (1 additional mount + 10 tonnes cargo space) - 800c

Sensors
Deflector Dish (1 additional mount) - 300c <----------------------- OFFLINE
Lateral Sensor Array (1 additional mount + 3 external mounts) - 500c

Other
Advanced Engineering Bay (2 additional mounts) - 500c
Advanced Ship Probes (1 additional mount, 20 probes) - 50c
5x Armoured Escape Pods (5 external mounts, 100 launch tubes) - 500c

Ship Security
1x Marine Company (1 ton) - 500c
9x Infantry Companies (9 tonnes) - 900c

Ship Cargo
1x Case of Advanced Ship Probes (1 ton, 20 probes) - 50c
16x Clips of Gravatic Missile reloads (16 tonnes, 96 missiles) - 1600c

Another of the Crew takes the helm

Helm - Aye sir calculating variables

another ensign brings you a fresh strong HOT (Note hint hint *glint of EVULNESS* ) cup of coffee which you put to one side

WO - firing solution has been calculated

TO/No1 - I have calculated and added in the variables the computer will need to take over now especially if you need the timing

SO - I concur

you watch on the Holo Display as the manover takes place almost in slow motion ..... but one thing you did not take into account wa that the enemy ships now know what you intend to do and INTERCEPT you in mid manover

You watch in alarm as your Missile Salvo sails harmlessly by

SO - Sir there is somethig funny about those ships - only an avatar can think that fast..... but on a ship that size?????

Scanning (active scan)

...

...

...

Damn sir those are NSR PREATORIAN GAURD SHIPS ....

The Elite of the NSR

Crewed by the best they have to offer ..... now you know you have a fight to the death

on screen your weapons fire does have some effect as they all hit home on the rear section of the vessels - however a muderous volley of weapons fire is launched back at the front section of your ship and not one shot misses .....

WO - damn they are good .... very good

former No1 has now ejected the lifepod

No1 - Muwahahahahahahahahahahah I have given them the full specs of your ship - there is no way you will interfere with our plans Capt Hewitt about now the bombs I planted should be going off

KKKKKKKKKKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABBBBBBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!

the ships bridge goes dark and the gravaity goes off . there is a lot of sparks as control panels explode then there is a scream of such loudness it hurts your ears - the gravity comes back on and you fall to the ground with a thud you try to brace for the imapact but you have floated too high and break both your arms as you fall

your SO is DEAD imapled on a girder that has fallen from the ceiling - you can see deep space where once there was a hull - but the integrtity fields have kicked in but not before some crew tok an impromtu space walk

once more the ships leave you behind and head for the cargo vessels.......

Enemy Ships

1
forward shield 90%
forward port shield 90%
forward starboard shield 90%
port shield 90%
starboard shield 90%
aft port shield 80%
aft starbaord shield 80%
aft shield 80%

light hull damage
light internal damage

-5% weapon targeting
- FTL Drive offline

2
forward shield 90%
forward port shield 90%
forward starboard shield 90%
port shield 90%
starboard shield 90%
aft port shield 80%
aft starbaord shield 80%
aft shield 80%

light hull damage
light internal damage

-5% weapon targeting
- FTL Drive offline

Your Ship

Hewitt -
Foward shield - 70%
Forward Port shield - 70%
foward starboard shield 70%
port shield - 80%
starboard shield 90%
aft port shield - 80%
aft starboard shield 90%
aft shield - 80%

Light hull damage
Serious internal damage

-5% weapon power
-10% Secondary systems
- 5% Life Suppoet

Hull Breaches Decks 1, 5, 6 & 9

see ship above for Damage

Crew
28 Dead
56 Injured

NPC Ships

Coppitt 1 -

Coppitt 2 -

ooc: Teehee! Yay! I've been pummelled! Me like being a pummelled eh heh heh heh...

*Is punch drunk

*

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"It's too late anyway... the last passageway from the bridge to the evac deck just collapsed. We're stuck."

"Well crap."

"Jimmy you're gonna have to fly us in."

"Oh yeah sure. Fly a burning wreck. Piece of cake."

"Hang on everyone. This is gonna be a bumpy landing..."

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*Hewitt awoke to find himself looking at the stars. Stars where slightly rusted steel plating should've be. For the moment he just lay there, completely obvious to his surroundings and the mayhem they contained. They were beautiful, those stars... *

*Then a body floated in the way and blocked his view.*

*In a rush reality came in and hit home. The sudden horror caused him to sit up in alarm, he instantly regretted it. Immense pain shot up his arms and into his skull as they protested against his sudden movement. He was forced to wince again as two pairs of rough hands lifted him from the floor and into his captains chair.*

MD: There we go captain. Now let me just take a look at you...

*CRUNCH!*

Hewitt: GAAARGH! R-report! Ack!

*The wisened old face of Dr Arthurs was as plain and wrinkled as always as he set to work impassionately treating Hewitt's broken arms and hot coffee scalding (

). Arthurs was a talented doctor that Hewitt had picked up along his travels but his bedside manner left something to be desired. Probably why he'd been on Wanderer all these years. Standing behind the 'good' doctor and blocking most of the bridge from Hewitt's view was the man known to everyone only as Sgt Tyrannis, a mysterous fellow that tended to keep to himself except when giving out orders. Much like Hewitt himself. Tyrannis was one of the few that they had rescued from that old CSC colony. He'd hung around since, proving especially useful in a firefight a number of occasions already. Hewitt considered him as the 'leader' of the escapee's... there wasn't technically a leader, but everyone from the planet clearly looked up to the quiet man.*

MD: You can go now sargaent. I can handle things from here.

*Tyrannis simply nodded as he walked off to help the others. It was then that Hewitt caught site of something so horrible, it caused him the most pain of all...*

"Abby..."

EO: *Speaking solemly* Hull breaches on decks 1, 5, 6, and 9. Integrity fields holding. FTL Drives offline. Both port engines completely guttered. Alpha shield generator destroyed. Rear arc AFD destroyed. Number two Ion cannon inoperatable. Deflector dish offline. Shields down to 70%. Life support down to 95%. Basic systems down to 90%. Weapons power down to 95%... good news is I've managed to kickstart the manveuring vents, we should have full control now... yeah... good news...

"Oh Abby... no...

Junior-TO: *nervous* The enemy has changed course and is headed for the cargo vessels. They are still coming around as prior our previous orders and will come under attack within moments. Um sir.

"God no..."

Junior-Comms: I have the cargo captain online sir. They want to know your orders captain.

"no..."

Junior-TO: What are your orders sir?

"NO!" *Hewitt starts trembling."

WO: Abby... sweet jesus that sonofabitch killed Abby! His own sister! Oh sir you've gotta let me kill that motherfu(ker. I've got his beacon on scope but the fu(ker took out the rear arc AFD. We've gotta turn the ship around before it's too late! That bastard murdered Abby! Forget those other losers! They got us in this mess in the first place!!

*Just then a hand comes down heavily and rests on Hewitt's shoulder. Looking up Hewitt finds it is Tyrannis.*

Tyrannis: Mourn the death of loved ones later captain. Right now it's the living that need you. The dead can wait. *Looks over at Jack* Vengence can also wait.

WO: Fu(k it sir! Let's not mess about, let me kill that traitor now!!

Hewitt: No... *Tyrannis moves his hand away* No. *Hewitt stands up* No! We have a job to do. Mr Clark won't get far I assure you, and I'll be damned if I let the deaths of my fellow crew members go in vain all in the name of petty revenge. Besides... *Hewitt's eyes narrow* Revenge is a dish best served cold. Back to battle stations!

*Those that can let out a loud cheer do so, both on the bridge and around the ship (thanks to a little intitive on part of the Junior Comms Officer). Except Jack, but even so his mind clears of pain long enough to see sense and he simply nods quietly and gets back to work at his station. Everyone does.*

*From an outside perspective the Wanderer is still moving from her previous space-o-batics but thanks to the internal explosions she has a bit of a tilt when she is once again facing the direction of travel. At this point all remaining operational engines fire along with a number of correctional thrusters and soon Wanderer is limping away getting ready to go after her NSR antagonists, thirsty for more despite her battered appearancec. Meanwhile, both Coppitt's 1 and 2 are still a little further off still powering towards their protector as per the previous (failed) plan. Headlong towards the menacing purple ships. From all outside appearances they were sitting ducks to the roving Praetonian wolves.*

Junior-Comms: Sir! I have the Merchant captain on line three.

Hewitt: Patch it through.

Merchant Captain: "It's about bloody time! WTF happened Wanderer? I thought you were gonna take care of these brigands and now they're down on u-"

Hewitt: With all do respect captain those are Praetonian Guard ships out there-

Merchant Captain: "Praetonian Guard!? Oh fu-"

Hewitt: ...which makes me think there is something you aren't telling us.

Merchant Captain: "WHAT!? How dare you-"

Hewitt: Of course now isn't really a good time to be discussing this so I suggest you shut up and pay attention... unless you want to deal with this on your own.

Merchant Captain: "...I'm listening."

Hewitt: Spilt up and circle around our current position. Avoid enemy fire if you can but mostly keep your shields up. We'll take care of the rest.

Merchant Captain: "Oh sure. That fills me with confidence."

Hewitt: Just do it. ((*receives payment from Nike*))

Merchant Captain: "Fine."

Hewitt: And I'd suggest you do something to throw them off.

Merchant Captain: "Like what?"

Hewitt: Well you are carrying a multitude of weapons onboard......

Merchant Captain: "We'll think of something... McGanis out. ((He has a name now.

))

Junior-Helm: Sir, I've taken the liberty of turning us around towards the enemy...

Hewitt: Very good. Helm, commense a leading attack run on one of the Praetonian ships and make certain we have a clear shot.

Junior-Helm: Yes sir, thank you sir.

Hewitt: WO I want you to hit the rear section as before giving it everything you've got, even the AMD and AFD weapons. Do not let up until they're either dead in space or scattered across it.

WO: Yes sir.

Hewitt: And start charging the Particle cannon. Looks like we might need it afterall.

WO: Fu(k yeah sir.

*As the Praetonians closed on the cargo vessels, the wounded Wanderer came about and closed in on one of the Praetonian destroyers. She was leaving a trail of debris in her wake, bleeding like a wounded animal. But at the same time she was getting ready to bear her teeth again. A full on charge. Just like a wounded wild animal.

WO: I've got a lock... missiles away! Guns aways! Frikken kitchen sink away!

*Once again the batteries and launchers of Wanderer fired. But this time they were all concentrated on a single target and they had been given the luxury of a weapons lock. Bent downwards the forward arc AFD and AMD took aim and added their small stream of rapid fire to the powerful blasts of the mighty Photon cannons and destablising Ion cannon. Over the control tower the last load of gravatic missiles flew overhead, 48 missiles homing in on their painted target.*

*Meanwhile, heeding Captain Hewitt's advice, the Merchant Captain Mcganis made his desires known and the two cargo vessels pulled away from one another both heading in near opposite directions. The Praetonian's now had to make a choice, concentrate on one vessel or split up as well and go after both...*

*Yet more devious plans were a foot, cunning ambitious plans that could prove decisive or disasterous. Running around on the cargo decks on both container ships, men and women we're busy cracking open cargo crates and moving heavy equipment. On McGanis's primary vessel Coppitt One, he watched on barking orders as a line of Spideron-made "Concealment" tanks were brought forth and moved closer to the main cargo bay door...*

*Underneath Wanderer the gigantic tank-like turret of the particle cannon was finally coming to life, swivelling back and forth as the computer started going through all the startup checks and sequences.*

*And somewhere close by, the nefarious Tim Clark floated around his armoured escape pod, completely forgotten... for now.

*

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Summary

- COPPITT 1 and 2 spilt up and enter two new courses circling around Wanderer's present position. They head off at nearly opposite directions.

- See PM for details on cargo ship plans.

- Wanderer turns around and begins pursuing ONE of the Praetonian ships.

- Wanderer fires all operational weapons at the same rear section as before... but this time all weapons fire is concentrated on the one ship she is persuing.

- For the above, a weapons lock is acquired first.

- Weapons used: The last 48 gravatic missiles, 4 photon cannons, 1 (working) ion cannon... and both the AFD II and AMD III weapon systems.

- Begun charging the particle cannon.

Other
Onboard soldiers to assist in casuality collection and search for any more bombs that maybe onboard
Engineering personnel to make repairs where possible and assist in the search and defusing of any other bombs that maybe onboard
All excess power to engines (if there is any

)
Change shield and weapon frequencies

Lady Hawk · 8 Jan 2006, 15:15

due to an unforseen personanal accident - dming will begin midweek - probably thursday if all goes well

sorry for teh delay

Hewitt · 8 Jan 2006, 15:35

:eek:

I hope everything is alright.

Lady Hawk · 9 Jan 2006, 19:03

yes thanks everyting is sort of ok

rop1964 · 9 Jan 2006, 19:32

hi lady hawk.. just read your post, wish you all well and good.. take the time you need.. we spacefarers know is a dangerous world out there..

we ll be waiting for you..

Lady Hawk · 12 Jan 2006, 18:45

thatnks fer the support guys dming on friday and the major plot begins :-)

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 14:47

Mission 1

ARMS SMUGGLING

Location - Delivere Arms to the warring worlds of ALSARE PRIME - Valmoran Sector
Distance - 20 light years away

Rewards - 10000c

Also possible Trade Link to be set up if succesfful (90% of mission objectives completed)

1 - Hewitt

they are 2 Bulk Frieghters with no weapons (for extra cargo space) but they have shields

COPPITT 1

COPPITT 2

Remaining Fuel - 90%
All Systems - Green

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You are 1 light year into the edge of the EXCLUSION ZONE

Ship Specs -

Brigand Class Destroyer Leader
1150 tonnes hold

Shields (6):
x2 Heavy Shield (6)

Weaponry (14+6=20):
x1 Gatling Phaser 9 (20)

External (10):
N/A

Additional (10):
x6 Weaponry Mount (6)
x2 Drive Mount (2)

x1 Medium Hull Armour Plating (1)
x1 Advanced AI Ships Computer (1)

Drives (1+2=3):
x1 Cold Fusion Drive (1)
x1 Impulse Drive (1)

x1 Hyper Drive (1)

1

2

Your ships

Ship Name - The Wanderer

Ship Hull
Heavy Cruiser - c 50000
Extra Hull
10 shield mounts
30 turret mounts
10 external mounts
20 additional mounts
7000 tonnes cargo hold

Ship Engines
Primary
1x Impulse Drive (1 engine mount) - 2000c

Secondary
4x Cold Fusion Drive (4 additional mounts) - 800c

FTL
2x Hyperdrives (2 additional mounts) - 600c

Ship Armour (Heavy Cruiser type - up to 3 hulls permitted)
Tri-layered Heavy Armour Plating (3 additional mounts) - 15000c

Ship Shields
3x Heavy Shield Generators (9 shield mounts) - 3000c
1x Meta Shielding (1 shield mount) - 6000c

Ship Weapons
Point defence
1x AFD (2 turret mount) - 150c
1x AFD II (4 turret mounts) - 500c
1x AMD III (4 turret mounts) - 500c

Main Batteries
1x Particle Cannon (8 turret mounts + 2 additional mounts) - 3000c
4x Photon Cannons (8 turret mounts) - 6000c
4x Light Blaster Cannons (2 turret mounts) - 2000c
2x Light Ion Cannons (2 turret mounts) - 2000c

Missile Banks
8x Gravatic Missile Launchers (8 external mounts, 48 missile salvo capacity) - 800c
4x EMP Missile Launchers (4 external mounts, 80 missile salvo capacity) - 800c

Ship Systems
Onboard computer systems
Advanced AI Ships Computer (1 additional mount + 1 tonne of cargo space) - 250c
Advanced AI Upgrade (1 additional mount + 10 tonnes cargo) - 500c
Advanced Tactics Computer (1 additional mount) - 400c
Advanced Tactics Computer Upgrade (1 additional mount + 10 tonnes cargo space) - 800c

Sensors
Deflector Dish (1 additional mount) - 300c
Lateral Sensor Array (1 additional mount + 3 external mounts) - 500c

Other
Advanced Engineering Bay (2 additional mounts) - 500c
Advanced Ship Probes (1 additional mount, 20 probes) - 50c
5x Armoured Escape Pods (5 external mounts, 100 launch tubes) - 500c

Ship Security
1x Marine Company (1 ton) - 500c
9x Infantry Companies (9 tonnes) - 900c

Ship Cargo
1x Case of Advanced Ship Probes (1 ton, 20 probes) - 50c
16x Clips of Gravatic Missile reloads (16 tonnes, 96 missiles) - 1600c

BATTLE STATIONS

Battle Range - Long

Helm - aye sir course laid in

SO - runing scans sir so we are not surprised

New No1 - Well lloks like we mat have to ride this one out

MC - traitorous scum - when i get him (evul grin)

MD - aye sir we are on the case

Comms - message sent to the Merchant Commander

TO - would be best if we do concentrate on one ship sir as caluclations show that the Merchants can take some pumeling sir

Comms - incoming message sir

Merch Capt - Well it will take us some time but i am sure we can jury rig something together from the parts we have

EO - power diverted sir

om screen your ships break formation and cause the two Praetorian Gaurd ships to break up as well

TO - they fell for it

on screen you open up with your weapons on the ship pursuing you

Enemy Ships

1
forward shield 60%
forward port shield 60%
forward starboard shield 60%
port shield 60%
starboard shield 60%
aft port shield 90%
aft starbaord shield 90%
aft shield 90%

Meduim Hull Damage
Serious Internal Damage

Manuverability -50%
Weapon power -25%

Life support -30%

She has slowed down and may be classed as A SITTING DUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2
forward shield 90%
forward port shield 90%
forward starboard shield 90%
port shield 90%
starboard shield 90%
aft port shield 90%
aft starbaord shield 90%
aft shield 90%

Your Ship

Hewitt -
Foward shield - 80%
Forward Port shield - 80%
foward starboard shield 90%
port shield - 80%
starboard shield 90%
aft port shield - 80%
aft starboard shield 90%
aft shield - 80%

Light hull damage
light internal damage

-5% weapon power
-10% Secondary systems

NPC Ships

Coppitt 1 -

Coppitt 2 -

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hewitt

ooc: Teehee! Yay! I've been pummelled! Me like being a pummelled eh heh heh heh...

*Is punch drunk

*

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"It's too late anyway... the last passageway from the bridge to the evac deck just collapsed. We're stuck."

"Well crap."

"Jimmy you're gonna have to fly us in."

"Oh yeah sure. Fly a burning wreck. Piece of cake."

"Hang on everyone. This is gonna be a bumpy landing..."

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*Hewitt awoke to find himself looking at the stars. Stars where slightly rusted steel plating should've be. For the moment he just lay there, completely obvious to his surroundings and the mayhem they contained. They were beautiful, those stars... *

*Then a body floated in the way and blocked his view.*

*In a rush reality came in and hit home. The sudden horror caused him to sit up in alarm, he instantly regretted it. Immense pain shot up his arms and into his skull as they protested against his sudden movement. He was forced to wince again as two pairs of rough hands lifted him from the floor and into his captains chair.*

MD: There we go captain. Now let me just take a look at you...

*CRUNCH!*

Hewitt: GAAARGH! R-report! Ack!

*The wisened old face of Dr Arthurs was as plain and wrinkled as always as he set to work impassionately treating Hewitt's broken arms and hot coffee scalding (

). Arthurs was a talented doctor that Hewitt had picked up along his travels but his bedside manner left something to be desired. Probably why he'd been on Wanderer all these years. Standing behind the 'good' doctor and blocking most of the bridge from Hewitt's view was the man known to everyone only as Sgt Tyrannis, a mysterous fellow that tended to keep to himself except when giving out orders. Much like Hewitt himself. Tyrannis was one of the few that they had rescued from that old CSC colony. He'd hung around since, proving especially useful in a firefight a number of occasions already. Hewitt considered him as the 'leader' of the escapee's... there wasn't technically a leader, but everyone from the planet clearly looked up to the quiet man.*

MD: You can go now sargaent. I can handle things from here.

*Tyrannis simply nodded as he walked off to help the others. It was then that Hewitt caught site of something so horrible, it caused him the most pain of all...*

"Abby..."

EO: *Speaking solemly* Hull breaches on decks 1, 5, 6, and 9. Integrity fields holding. FTL Drives offline. Both port engines completely guttered. Alpha shield generator destroyed. Rear arc AFD destroyed. Number two Ion cannon inoperatable. Deflector dish offline. Shields down to 70%. Life support down to 95%. Basic systems down to 90%. Weapons power down to 95%... good news is I've managed to kickstart the manveuring vents, we should have full control now... yeah... good news...

"Oh Abby... no...

Junior-TO: *nervous* The enemy has changed course and is headed for the cargo vessels. They are still coming around as prior our previous orders and will come under attack within moments. Um sir.

"God no..."

Junior-Comms: I have the cargo captain online sir. They want to know your orders captain.

"no..."

Junior-TO: What are your orders sir?

"NO!" *Hewitt starts trembling."

WO: Abby... sweet jesus that sonofabitch killed Abby! His own sister! Oh sir you've gotta let me kill that motherfu(ker. I've got his beacon on scope but the fu(ker took out the rear arc AFD. We've gotta turn the ship around before it's too late! That bastard murdered Abby! Forget those other losers! They got us in this mess in the first place!!

*Just then a hand comes down heavily and rests on Hewitt's shoulder. Looking up Hewitt finds it is Tyrannis.*

Tyrannis: Mourn the death of loved ones later captain. Right now it's the living that need you. The dead can wait. *Looks over at Jack* Vengence can also wait.

WO: Fu(k it sir! Let's not mess about, let me kill that traitor now!!

Hewitt: No... *Tyrannis moves his hand away* No. *Hewitt stands up* No! We have a job to do. Mr Clark won't get far I assure you, and I'll be damned if I let the deaths of my fellow crew members go in vain all in the name of petty revenge. Besides... *Hewitt's eyes narrow* Revenge is a dish best served cold. Back to battle stations!

*Those that can let out a loud cheer do so, both on the bridge and around the ship (thanks to a little intitive on part of the Junior Comms Officer). Except Jack, but even so his mind clears of pain long enough to see sense and he simply nods quietly and gets back to work at his station. Everyone does.*

*From an outside perspective the Wanderer is still moving from her previous space-o-batics but thanks to the internal explosions she has a bit of a tilt when she is once again facing the direction of travel. At this point all remaining operational engines fire along with a number of correctional thrusters and soon Wanderer is limping away getting ready to go after her NSR antagonists, thirsty for more despite her battered appearancec. Meanwhile, both Coppitt's 1 and 2 are still a little further off still powering towards their protector as per the previous (failed) plan. Headlong towards the menacing purple ships. From all outside appearances they were sitting ducks to the roving Praetonian wolves.*

Junior-Comms: Sir! I have the Merchant captain on line three.

Hewitt: Patch it through.

Merchant Captain: "It's about bloody time! WTF happened Wanderer? I thought you were gonna take care of these brigands and now they're down on u-"

Hewitt: With all do respect captain those are Praetonian Guard ships out there-

Merchant Captain: "Praetonian Guard!? Oh fu-"

Hewitt: ...which makes me think there is something you aren't telling us.

Merchant Captain: "WHAT!? How dare you-"

Hewitt: Of course now isn't really a good time to be discussing this so I suggest you shut up and pay attention... unless you want to deal with this on your own.

Merchant Captain: "...I'm listening."

Hewitt: Spilt up and circle around our current position. Avoid enemy fire if you can but mostly keep your shields up. We'll take care of the rest.

Merchant Captain: "Oh sure. That fills me with confidence."

Hewitt: Just do it. ((*receives payment from Nike*))

Merchant Captain: "Fine."

Hewitt: And I'd suggest you do something to throw them off.

Merchant Captain: "Like what?"

Hewitt: Well you are carrying a multitude of weapons onboard......

Merchant Captain: "We'll think of something... McGanis out. ((He has a name now.

))

Junior-Helm: Sir, I've taken the liberty of turning us around towards the enemy...

Hewitt: Very good. Helm, commense a leading attack run on one of the Praetonian ships and make certain we have a clear shot.

Junior-Helm: Yes sir, thank you sir.

Hewitt: WO I want you to hit the rear section as before giving it everything you've got, even the AMD and AFD weapons. Do not let up until they're either dead in space or scattered across it.

WO: Yes sir.

Hewitt: And start charging the Particle cannon. Looks like we might need it afterall.

WO: Fu(k yeah sir.

*As the Praetonians closed on the cargo vessels, the wounded Wanderer came about and closed in on one of the Praetonian destroyers. She was leaving a trail of debris in her wake, bleeding like a wounded animal. But at the same time she was getting ready to bear her teeth again. A full on charge. Just like a wounded wild animal.

WO: I've got a lock... missiles away! Guns aways! Frikken kitchen sink away!

*Once again the batteries and launchers of Wanderer fired. But this time they were all concentrated on a single target and they had been given the luxury of a weapons lock. Bent downwards the forward arc AFD and AMD took aim and added their small stream of rapid fire to the powerful blasts of the mighty Photon cannons and destablising Ion cannon. Over the control tower the last load of gravatic missiles flew overhead, 48 missiles homing in on their painted target.*

*Meanwhile, heeding Captain Hewitt's advice, the Merchant Captain Mcganis made his desires known and the two cargo vessels pulled away from one another both heading in near opposite directions. The Praetonian's now had to make a choice, concentrate on one vessel or split up as well and go after both...*

*Yet more devious plans were a foot, cunning ambitious plans that could prove decisive or disasterous. Running around on the cargo decks on both container ships, men and women we're busy cracking open cargo crates and moving heavy equipment. On McGanis's primary vessel Coppitt One, he watched on barking orders as a line of Spideron-made "Concealment" tanks were brought forth and moved closer to the main cargo bay door...*

*Underneath Wanderer the gigantic tank-like turret of the particle cannon was finally coming to life, swivelling back and forth as the computer started going through all the startup checks and sequences.*

*And somewhere close by, the nefarious Tim Clark floated around his armoured escape pod, completely forgotten... for now.

*

------------------------------------------

Summary

- COPPITT 1 and 2 spilt up and enter two new courses circling around Wanderer's present position. They head off at nearly opposite directions.

- See PM for details on cargo ship plans.

- Wanderer turns around and begins pursuing ONE of the Praetonian ships.

- Wanderer fires all operational weapons at the same rear section as before... but this time all weapons fire is concentrated on the one ship she is persuing.

- For the above, a weapons lock is acquired first.

- Weapons used: The last 48 gravatic missiles, 4 photon cannons, 1 (working) ion cannon... and both the AFD II and AMD III weapon systems.

- Begun charging the particle cannon.

Other
Onboard soldiers to assist in casuality collection and search for any more bombs that maybe onboard
Engineering personnel to make repairs where possible and assist in the search and defusing of any other bombs that maybe onboard
All excess power to engines (if there is any

)
Change shield and weapon frequencies

actions noted
pm read
post done

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 15:13

MISSION 4

ARMED ESCORT

Location - Escort Diplomatic Ship to NSR space - the Exclusion Zone, the SPINNER SYSTEM
Distance - 1.5 light years into the ZONE

Rewards - 80000c

To escort the Diplomatic Cruiser TROTH to the SPINNER SYSTEM

Light Cruiser - 30 000 c
2 250 tonnes hold

Shields (6):
1x Cloaking Shield (4) - 20 000 c
1x Phase shield (2) - 6000

Weaponry (16+4=20):
2x Plasma Pulse Canon (10) - 4 000 c 1 post to charge
2x Medium Ion Canon (4) - 8 000 c
1x Photon Canon (2) - 1 500 c

1x AMD III (4) - 500 c

External (12):
40x Alpha Fighter (8) - 4 000 c (drone)
1x sensor array (1)
2x Quantam torpedo (2)- 2 000

Additional (12):
4x Weaponry Mount (4)
2x Drive Mount (2)

2x Heavy Armour Plating (2) - 10 000 c

1x Sensor array (1)- 2 000 c
1x Advanced Tactics Computer [+ Upgrade] (2) - 1 200 c

1x Cloaking Shield (1) - 20 000 c

Drives (1+2=3):
2x Impulse Drive (2) - 4 000 c
1x Trans Warp Drive (1) - 2 000 c

Hold:
2x Marines - 1 000 c
1x ADCT - 1 500 c
2x reload of quantam torpedo

your ship jumps...

Jump point 1
distance 20 light years
fuel left - 90%
All - ok

Jump points 2
distance 40 light years
fuel left - 80%

Light Space Station - STARGATE CLASS

Drives: 2x fusion drive

Armour: heavy armour plating,

Shields: 1 x phase shield,

Weapons:
2 x medium pulse cannon,
2x AFD II,
2x AMD II,
5x pulse phaser,

additional: deflector dish
hydroponics bay

Unknown Vessel - PEACEKEEPER BATTLE CRUISER (based on heavy battle cruiser)
5000 tonnes hold.

Shields (24):
3 DEFENCE SCREENS (24)

Weaponry (112+38=150):
4 FRAG CANNONS (48)

8 PULSE BARRELS (40)

12 PULSE TURRETS (36)
18 PULSE DEFENCES (18)

DEFENCE GRID (8)

External (52+1=53):
SCANNING ARRAY (1)

4 "KNOCK OUT" MISSILE LAUNCHERS (8)
2 "STRIKER" MISSILE LAUNCHERS (4)

4 MARAUDERS (8)
32 PROWLERS (32)

Additional (64):
38 Weaponry Mounts (38)
1 External Mount (1)

PK ARMOUR PLATING (N/A)

2 ASSAULT BEAMS (12)

PEACEKEEPR COMMAND BRIDGE (6)
BARRACKS (4)
SCANNING ARRAY (3)

Engines (4):
2 DISPLACEMENT ENGINES

You look at the ship on the screen some 10 light seconds away and ponder - THIS SHIP HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE - what are its capabilities and such????

Comms - message sent to the UNKNOWN ship sir

No1 - thats one mean looking ship sir

TO - we should have time to take the space station sir - if the runabouts are drones my guess is that the space station is on automatic and is unmanned

SO - scanning sir

Comms - no reply and we are jamming all known frequncies sir

WC - ??????

FC - all ships in formation

SO - no life signs on the station and due to the jamming sir the 2 runabouts have stopped attacking

MC - well sir we ca take the station

SO - we need to finde the code to try to diasable it sir - no point in wasting further loss of life sir we do have some time

No1 - not much but I do agree with the SO sir

Comms - sir detecting a signal from the PEACEKEEPER ship sir directed to Deep Space

SO - why are they just sitting there???????

SO - they have powered weapons and shields but are not moving

On screen the big Black Battlecruiser just sits there ...... waiting!!!!!!!!!

But For What?????????????????

BATTLE STATIONS

Range - medium

Enemy Ships

STARGATE SPACE STATION

5 x Runabout Shuttle

1 Reinforced Hull
1 Heavy Shield
2 Phaser G
2 light Ion Cannon
2 Photon Cannon
2 Photon Torpedoes
Ion Drive
Transwarp Drive

RS1

SHE IS VAPOURISED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RS2

SHE IS A BURNING WRECK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RS3

SHE IS A BURNING WRECK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RS4
forward shield 70%
forward port shield 70%
forward starboard shield 70%
port shield 80%
starboard shield 80%
aft port shield 80%
aft starboard shield 80%
aft shield 80%

Light Hull Damage

- NO LONGER ATTACKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RS5
forward shield 80%
forward port shield 80%
forward starboard shield 80%
port shield 90%
starboard shield 90%
aft port shield 90%
aft starboard shield 90%
aft shield 90%

-NO LONGER ATTACKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your ship

forward shield 70%
forward port shield 70%
forward starboard shield 70%
port shield 75%
starbaord shield 75%
aft port shield 90%
aft starboard shield 90%
aft shield 90%

light hull damage
light internal damage

life support - 5%
Speed - 5%
Weapon Power - 5%
Targetting - 5%

Crew
15 Crew Injured
3 Crew Dead

15 fighters

NPC Ship

Troth
forward shield 80%
forward port shield 80%
forward starboard shield 80%
port shield 90%
starboard shield 90%
aft port shield 90%
aft starboard shield 90%
aft shield 90%

light hull damage
light internal damage

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by rop1964

"Sir!", the 1st officer said , rather lowly , a whisper of a call.. then retrieving some composure..
"Sir!, it a a peacekeeper heavy cruiser" 10 light second away.. fully armed and shielded"

Captain Armstrong was not listening though.. already.. his mind were focused on something else..
battleplans were flashing infront of his brown eyes, a flurry of his ship burning bright or being boarded..
flash after flash , the captain stayed, shook and trembled, as each battles pass in his mind.. The sight of his precious Black Dagger exploding in battle, until one of his 6th sense sight put a smile on his lips.. a plan so bold, it had to work...

green.. scan the sector for the nearest star system, for the nearest sun!

"Redgrave.. send all 40 fighters on the 2 remaining runabout.. order are to disable and bring in to our cargo hold!"

"have all weapons recharged, refill all Quantam torpedo tubes, now!"

"Mr desautels.. have all engineering crew repair the engins and shield , top priority.. , i also want you to build 2 SSD, to be mount on fighters.. "

Desautel looked at his screen a few seconds.. then replied.. :"2 ssd? ship simulator device? that s gonna take a while sir.. i ll need at least 10 minutes.. and those may be weak simulator.. what signal should i simulate?"

"The Black Dagger, both of them.." said Armstrong , "make them as strong as you can, with full warp and power signature!" he continued, "use all personel needed to complete the task..

"Andrews.. said the captain, message the Troth to withdraw from here, to return to base and await our signal to return, they are not the stay here..."

"Green, continue jamming the station signal, have the computer match the frequency and jam it ! i want those runabout in my hold!"

"Helen, as soon as we have the coordonate of the nearest star.. make a run for it, on my command.
i want you to get us as close as you can to the star, in fact within 3 light second of it!."

then Armstrong replayed the battle over in his mind, again and again, trying variation, looking up possibilities, until he heard his no1 again..

"Sir!, you cant be serious.. this ship is no match for the pker cruiser.. and we wont be completing the mission if we run!"

"who said we were running?" replied Armstrong, still smiling.. it s not us that gonna be running.. it s that s pker cruiser that gonna be running.. after a good roasting of plasma burst!" never losing his smile..

Mr.Andrew, open a comm to the peacekeeper cruiser.. send the following message "greeting.. nice fight you put in.. time to stand down or be destroyed, awaiting your reply within 5 light seconds"

action resume

1) order all fighters to disable the 2 remaining runabout, jamming the signal from the space station.
2)tell the Troth to pull out and return to base, and await our order to return.
3)recharge all weapons and shield , reload all quantam torpedo tubes (1st post , 1 recharge used)
4)repair the engins and shields
5)construct 2 ship simulator device to be mount on 2 returning fighters.
6)send the message to the peacekeeper cruiser.
7) use conventional weapons to disable the runabout.

actions noted
post done

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 15:43

MISSION 5

GATHER INTEL

Location - Travel to CHRONO BORG SPACE
Distance - 95 Light years

To investigate a CHRONO BORG world to see if -

a) any CHRONO BORG survive
b) recover CHRONO BORG Tech
c) are they still a threat
d) can the world be colonised

Rewards - 95000c

well this mission is self explanatory

1 - Fluffie

The Outsider
Lt. Commander Fluffie
300 c

Heavy Cruiser - 50 000 c
7 000 tonnes hold

Shields (10+2=12):
4x Heavy Shield (12) - 4 000 c

Weaponry (30+4=34):
2x Reflex Cannon (20) - 20 000 c - OFFLINE

4x Particle Laser (8) - 6 000 c - 1 is damaged

1x Anti Missile Defence II (2) - 200 c - DAMAGED
1x Anti Fighter Defence II (4) - 500 c

External (10):
N/A

Additional (20):
2x Shield Mount (2)
4x Weapon Mount (4)
4x Drive Mount (4)

2x Heavy Armour Plating (2) - 10 000 c

1x Advanced Tactics Computer [+ Upgrade] (2) - 1 200 c ---- -5% power

Drives (1+4=5):
2x Impulse Drive (2) - 4 000 c - DAMAGED
2x Warp Drive (2) - 1 000 c
1x Hyper Drive (1) - 300 c - OFF LINE

Cargo Hold:
1x ADCT - 1 500 c
2x Marine Company - 1 000 c

2 - Kama

The Tuatha Dé Danann
Science Ship Hull

Shield
Phase Shields

Turret
Photon Cannon

External
Deflector Dish
Sensor Array

Additional
Phased Colapsium Hull Armour
Advanced Science Labs
Anti Matter Drive
Trans Warp Drive

500 tonnes hold
Space Surey Team
2700 spare credits

New Space Station

Light Space Station

Energy Shielding
Heavy Armour Plating
Advanced AI Ships Computer
Advanced Tactics Computer
Deflector Dish
Phase Scannners

12x Pulse Phaser (24)
12x Galting Laser (6)
12x Medium Class - Hawk Drones (N/A)

1000 tonnes hold
Fusion Drive

a post for both of you

you agree the route and prepare for the jump

Jump 1 - no problems
remaining fuel - 90%

Jump 2 - no problems
remaining fuel - 80%

Jump 3 - no problems
remaining fuel - 70%

Jump 4 -
remaiming fuel - 60%

on baord Kamas Space station

argggghhhhhh

*THWACK*

"sounds of crunching bone"

EO - MY
S
E
N
S
O
R
....... ARRAY ......... YOU BARBARIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

* DULL FLESHY TYPE THUD*

TO - SSSSSSSSSSSCCCCCCCCRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMM

*BASH*

*SLAPPPPP*

*CLANGGGGGGGGGG*

TO - NOOOOOOOOOO NOT ME CROTCH

EO - MUWAHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

TO - "high pitched voice" - ME HAPPY SACKS

"feint"

...... a short time passes

On the Science Vessel

SO - er sir ...... something has been flushed out of the Air Lock on the Space Station

Comms - incoming from teh space station sir

on screen something coverd in blood bone and bits of guts that looks like the EO appears

EO - sir (grins) the Space Station is now ok and you have a vacancy for a TO

all the bridge crew look at the gruesome site on the screen and 3-4 of them fient

WO - looks like no one will mess with the EO and his stuff

Helm - course laid in sir

acting acting EO - the other one feinted - errrrr sheild power switched off ....

... What????

.....

OHHHH RIGHT

disappears off screen

*ahem*

...

Shield power diverted to aft

Grins

....

errrrr

What!!!!!

you mean i got it wrong ..... Ohhhhhh ... oops

again vanishes

time passes

...

Ahhhh right *cough* *ahem* ..... *cough* .... shield power diverted to the fronty bit of the ship

No1 - groans

WO - we have a weapon lock sir

FC - all ships in formation and on course

WC - we will provide cover sir

Comms - message sent to the fluffie one as per to our plan

MD - praying and singing a hymn

On screen you begin your appraoch on the Scout ship needless to say it opens fire on you - a volley of green borg photon torps is launched your way

as the volley hits - you do get to withing the 500 meters you need but the lights go out and sparks fly from exploding consoles - there are screams including yours - as the emergency lights come on you can see the carnage around you you are very close to the BORG SCOUT - you look around and can see the crew with one of your legs near the SO and the other Leg near your No1 - yup your legs have been severed 85% of the right one and 65% of the left one

on the new cool cruiser

under the control of the Fluff Miester

On baord fluffies ship

Comms - message rec from capt Kama - he is begiining his run

FC - all ships in formation

Helm - damn he has begun to fast sir

No1 - Oh shit!!!!!!

on screen Kamas ships is engulfed by Borg Photon Torps - what was once a shiny new Science vessel is now scarred but miraculosly it has survived and is within the alloted 500 meters

No1 - Huzzah

the crew on your ship cheer

No1 - its not over yet we still have work to do

SO - scanning he is still alive that Kama one

on screen your ships open up on the front of the Borg Vessel

SO - we have breached the screens sir

in the hanger bay you feel the lurch as your drop ship launhces - NOW YOU GET TO CRUSH THE BUGS

TO BATTLE

Range - short

Enemey

Chrono Borg Scout
Chrono Hull
4 x Borg Bio-Gravitic Sheilds
4 x Borg Phaser Mk VII
2 x Borg Phase Torpedo Luanchers
????

1
Forward shield 5%
forward port sheld 100%
forward starbaord shield 100%
port shield 160%
starboard shield 160%
aft port shield 170%
aft starboard shield 170%
aft shield 170%

moderate hull damage
light internal damage

maoverability -5%

Your Ships

Fluffie
Forward Shield - 70%
forward port shield 70%
forward starboard shield 70%
port shield 65%
starboard shield 65%
aft port shield 65%
aft starbaord 65%
aft shield 65%

Medium Hull damage
Medium internal damage

-15% Weapon damage
-15% Weapons lock

- 5% weapon power
- 5% Manuverability

FOR ADDITIONAL DAMAGE SEE SHIP ABOVE

25 crew injured
8 Crew Dead

Kama
Forward Shield - 65%
forward port shield 65%
forward starboard shield 65%
port shield 65%
starboard shield 65%
aft port shield 65%
aft starbaord 65%
aft shield 65%

Medium Hull damage
Medium internal damage

-15% Weapon damage
-15% Weapons lock
- 5% weapon power
- 5% Manuverability

Crew
15 Crew Injured
5 Crew Dead

NPC Ship

Police Cruiser

Crimson Fist - Police Cruiser

2 Shields:
Phase Shields (2)

6 Turrets:
1x Phaser V (4)
2x Phaser G (2)

2 External:
2x Photon Torpedo Lauchers (2)

4 Additional:
Colapsium Armoured Hull (1)
Advanced Tactics Computer (1)
Warp Nacelles (1)

100 tonnes hold
Anti-Matter Drive

PC1 -
Forward Shield - 70%
forward port shield 60%
forward starboard shield 60%
port shield 55%
starboard shield 55%
aft port shield 65%
aft starbaord 65%
aft shield 65%

moderate hull damage
Moderate internal damage

weapons lock -5%
Weapons power -10%
Life support -5%

Crew
5 crew dead
15 Crew injured

PC2 - da cool ship
forward shield 90%
forward port shield 90%
forward starbaord shield 90%

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Kama-Ka-C

*Just having settled himself back into his command chair, Kama sighs and looks around for a seat belt after hearing the latest update on their plan.

"Can I assume things are going to get a little shaken in here... very well, since our computer probably has the best chance of this succeeding and as this ship is most or less still factory intact."

*He pauses slightly to regard a view of the station and the small pod heading towards it, seemingly fueled by angst and a good wrenching or two. Thinking hard, with an expression comparable to having gummed ones teeth together with a small tub of toffee, he comes to a rather backward conclusion.

"Say, do the Insectid know we know they're insectid... sure they didn't give us the Borg speil to begin with, but those cube ships and weapons are fairly tell-tale. If they think that we think they're Borg, they might try acting a little more logically, if they really were Borg crewed they wouldn't be firing upon the meak science vessel with it's weapon (singular, lol) powered down. They shouldn't percieve us as the threat, and might allow us to get closer than any of the others... granted they're not actual borg, they may think we know they're not Borg, but if we know that then this would be exactly what they're not expecting. Expecting as if they were Borg, when really they are in fact Insectids, in a Borg ship, possibly pretending to pretend they're Borg in a Borg ship and not acting strategically as if they were as they are Insectids !!"

*Someone throws a glass of water over the raving commander

"Thankyou, I think I neeed that... but the plan stands, inform the Fluffie, he's got control of the Police Cruiser, we'll leave the station up to the TO... or the EO... whomever ends up in control, try not to bust up the place will you boys? As for the fighters, have them flank and orbit our ship, they're on defense only, if we are attacked, have them try to draw the fire, or work as Anti-Missile Defenses if that's possible.

(Pour Fluffé)
Is that channel open? Alright then, for this plan to succeed, our ship is going to have to get up close and personal with that scout ship, if you could continue to have them focus the battle on you fellows that would be appreciated, syncing up with our ship as the important moment approches, then maybe we can deliever this virus as soon as possible. This will be our last communication for awhile, good luck to your marines."

*The shiny science vessel lumbers along on it's intercept course with the Borg ship, surrounding by small groups of fighter drones and attracting only the good kind of awe and attention, and definately none of that fear and suspence that would suggest the be blown out of the skies any time soon

"All power away from weapons and into shields and evasive maneouvers, we're moving in!"

Summary

Ready the Borg system disruptor syncronization cannon plan
Inform the Fluff on said details
Fly at the Borg/Insectid (forward shields to maximum please)
Achieve oneness with the cube and/or deliever the package
Win

actions noted - Kama on teh suicide run ??????????? wheres the cameras are you hyped up by fluffness?????????
post done

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffie

Marine Staging Area
The Captain speaks, with a relieved sigh.

“Aahhh… Stimulants…”

MD – “Really though… Do what you need to do and do it swiftly, otherwise these babies are nasty.”

MC – “The Doc is right sir, these are old skool and badass, as in assly bad in the long run.”

“Two hours should be all I, or rather we, need. Think the med bay will up to a visit from me when I get back?”

MD – “Tea, sugar but no milk.”

”Heh, right. I’m looking forward to that special blend of medical treatment and tea Doc.”

Fluffie smiles as the Doc reassuringly grins at his captain and then leaves. After having watched the MD stepping through a door leading into another corridor back to his station, Fluffie looks down at his two weapons. He had already lifted, or rather, been lifted into his combat gear, with a comms device, spare ammo, a fixed flashlight, ‘nades and several other goodies attached to it.

“Good thing I cleaned them during the jumps leading here, ey?”

MC – “Can’t give weapons enough TLC, can one?”

Another Marine – “One can’t sir, one can’t.”

Chatting and discussing the assault plans and routines, the Marines, their MC and Fluffie spent their time already fully equipped and prepared, just waiting and hoping to board the Chrono Borg vessel soon…

The Bridge
Comms – “Incoming communiqué from Lt. Commander Kama.”

Warren – “Play it.”

”Is that channel open? Alright then, for this plan to succeed, our ship is going to have to get up close and personal with that scout ship, if you could continue to have them focus the battle on you fellows that would be appreciated, syncing up with our ship as the important moment approches, then maybe we can deliever this virus as soon as possible. This will be our last communication for awhile, good luck to your marines."

Warren – “You heard the man. Comms, tell our two Police Cruisers that we will be ‘escorting’ the Science Ship for a while. Make sure we keep on firing, just to try and not give them an all too clear idea of what we intend to do. Weapons, Helm, you know what to do.”

Comms – “Sending orders.”

Helm – “Adjusting course to match orders.”

WO – “Target still locked in, we’ll slap them some more.”

SO – “All ships ready for uplink as far as I can tell.”

Warren – “Alright then, we know what to do. If this all works and the virus knocks down their shields, we rush ourselves to their nearest airlock and force a dock, the Police Cruisers will follow us in acting as escorts and relief for our ship. If their shields do not go down, we will continue our attack runs like before. Does everybody understand?”

Helm – “We know what to do. Lets just hope this works.”

Warren – “It will.”

Comms – “Police Cruisers’ response is a-ok.”

summary
Fluffie and his Marines are ready to go.
EO is continuing repairs as stated in previous post(s).

The two Police Cruisers and The Outsider change course to cover the Science Ship for part of its run, but still maintain the formation, giving the Heavy Cruiser cover so that it can do some repairs. They are still firing all their available weapons (with continuing rotation of firing frequencies) at the Chrono Borg vessel’s forward section. All ships are ready for the uplink.

Once the virus has been sent, there are two sets of orders ready:
a) The virus knocks down the Chrono Borg vessel’s shields: The Outsider rushes towards it and forces a dock, unloading Fluffie and his Marines in a glorious assault.
b) The virus does not knock down the shields: The Heavy Cruiser and the two Police Cruisers continue their attack runs in the way they did before.

actions noted
post done

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 16:58

NEW MISSION

THE BATTLE FOR FRODAN

Location -FRODAN SYSTEM on the boarders of SHRAAN SPACE
Distance - 0 light years

To Capture the System of FRODAN to provide a base for future missions and repairs for your ships

Reward - 175000c (each)

And control of a Star System

1 - Acid K

Name: Cid Killer (yes, the same one as before)

Ship Name: Gripstar
Ship Type: Shraanian Anchor-Class Fleet Carrier

Ship Hull: Polorised Hull Armour
Sublight Engine: Impulse Drive
FTL Engine: Linear Drive

Sheild Mounts:
1x Medium Plasma Sheilds

Turret Mounts:
1x Phased Hellbore Cannon
2x Medium Blaster Cannons
2x Light Blaster Cannon
AFD II (Additional Mount)
AMD (Additional Mount)

External Mounts:
Deflector Dish
Armoured Escape Pods
4x Cruise Missile Pods
10x Gravatic Missiles
32x Torpeado

Additional Mounts:
Advanced Ships AI
Advanced AI Upgrade
Sensor Array
Emergency Medical Hologram
Advanced Tactics Computer
Advanced Tactics Computer Upgrade
Advanced Medical Bady (ADMD)
Advanced Engineering Bay (AEB)
Hydroponics
Armoury
Holo Deck

Fighters:
40x SA-26A Thunderbolt Heavy Fighters

Troops:
5x SSS Companies
20x Infantry Companies
8x MASH Companies
2x LIC Companies

Remaining Hold:
12062 tonnes hold

Remaining Credits:
0

Attack Corvette - c 60000 ("Phoenix rising")
8 shield mounts
20 turret mounts (0)
20 external mounts (0)
20 additional mounts (3)
1250 tonnes hold

drives:
impulse drive -2000cr +750 energy
2x anti-matter drive -2000cr -2 additional mounts +1200 energy
1x linear drive -1000cr -1 additional mount

armour:
heavy armour plating -5000cr -1 additional mount

shields:
Meta-Phasic shields -10000cr -6 shield mounts

weapons:
10x battle laser -5000cr -10 turret mounts
10x gatling laser -3000cr -5 turret mounts
2x medium pulse cannon -5000cr -8 turret mounts
AFD II -500cr -4 turret mounts
AMD III -500cr -4 turret mounts
10x gravatic missile launcher -1000cr -10 external mounts
5x photon torpedo launcher -2500cr -5 external mounts
5x light missiles -500cr -5 external mounts

additionals:
advanced tactics computer -400cr -1 additional mount
Advanced tactics computer upgrade -800cr -1 additional mount -10 tonnes

hold:
5x light missile reload -500cr -5 tonnes
2x gravatic missile reload -200cr -2 tonnes

Ship Name: Defiant Hope
Chassis: Hope-Class Attack Destroyer
Armour
Polarised Tritatanium Hull Armour

Sublight Engines: Impulse
FTL Drive: Linear

Sheilds:
2x Energy Sheilds
2x Kinetic Sheilds

Turret Mounts:
AMD III
AMD II
AFD II
2x Plasma Cannon
2x Fusion Cannon
Heavy IMOD Cannon

External Mounts:
8x Cruise Missile

Additional Mounts
Advanced AI Ships Computer
Advanced AI Upgrade
Advanced Tactics Computer
Advanced Tactics Computer Upgrade
Emergency Medical Hologram
Deflector Dish
Holodeck
Armoury
Kylithium Upgrade (free)

Troops:
20x Infantry Companies
5x SSS Companies
10x MASH Companies

Remaining Tonnage:
979

3 - Urquan

========New Shipdetails:========

Ship Name: The Outcast
Ship Class: Battleship

Engines:
- 4x Kylithium Drive
- 2x Impulse Drive
- 2x Trans Warp Drive
- 1x Cold Fusion Drive

Armour/Shields:
- 1x Reinforced Hull Armour
- 1x Bio Organix Hull Armour
- 1x Cloaking Shield
- 2x K-4 Phase Shields
- 2x K-4 Energy Shields

Weapons:
- 8x K-2 Pulse Cannons
- 2x Bio Phaser 6 (4 posts to charge)
- 3x Heavy Neutron Cannon
- 2x Hellbore Cannon
- 1x AMD III
- 1x AFD III

Launchers:
- 8x EMP Missiles (8x20 shots)
- 7x Gravatic Missiles (7x6 shots)
- 1x Armoured Escape Pods (20 tubes)

Sensors:
- 1x Sensor Array
- 1x Lateral Sensor
- 1x Phase Scanners
- 1x Deflector Dish

Fighters/Shuttles:
- 1x Assault Shuttle
- 12x Slipstream Fighter
- 20x Light Fighters Alpha Class
- 10x Dragon Class Heavy Bomber

Ship Systems:
- 1x Advanced AI Ships Computer
- 1x Advanced AI Upgrade
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer Upgrade
- 1x Command Bridge
- 1x Armoury
- 1x Advanced Engineering Bay
- 1x Security Stations

Troops:
- 2x SSS
- 8x Heavy Infantry
- 4x Shock Troops
- 5x Light Infantry Company
- 3x MASH
- 3x ADCT

Hold:
- Fuel

Ship Name: The Hope
Ship Class: Scimiter Destroyer (Battle Destroyer Omni Hull)

Engines:
- 2x Impulse Drive
- 1x Cold Fusion Drive
- 1x Hyper Drive

Armour/Shields:
- 1x Kylithium Enhanced Heavy Armour Plating
- 2x Phase Shields

Weapons:
- 2x K-5 Heavy Pulse Cannons (3 posts to charge)
- 2x Heavy IMOD Cannon
- 6x Gatling Lasers

Launchers:
- 1x EMP Missiles (1x20 shots)

Ship Systems:
- 1x Advanced AI Ships Computer
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer
- 1x Advanced Engineering Bay

Troops:
- 1x Heavy Infantry
- 1x Shock Troops
- 1x Light Infantry Company

Hold:
- 4x Reload: EMP Missiles (4x20 shots)
- Fuel

Ship Name: The Glory (same configuration as The Hope)
Ship Class: Scimiter Destroyer (Battle Destroyer Omni Hull)

Engines:
- 2x Impulse Drive
- 1x Cold Fusion Drive
- 1x Hyper Drive

Armour/Shields:
- 1x Kylithium Enhanced Heavy Armour Plating
- 2x Phase Shields

Weapons:
- 2x K-5 Heavy Pulse Cannons (3 posts to charge)
- 2x Heavy IMOD Cannon
- 6x Gatling Lasers

Launchers:
- 1x EMP Missiles (1x20 shots)

Ship Systems:
- 1x Advanced AI Ships Computer
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer
- 1x Advanced Engineering Bay

Troops:
- 1x Heavy Infantry
- 1x Shock Troops
- 1x Light Infantry Company

Hold:
- 4x Reload: EMP Missiles (4x20 shots)
- Fuel

FRODAN SYSTEM
Binary Star System

1 RED GIANT - FRODAN PRIME
1 NEUTRON STAR - FRODAN SECUNDUS

8 Planets - this system was one of the last to be colonised during the flight of the SHRAANIANS once the empire had crumbled - many survivors tried to saty near to Shraan Space others went further afield, as they thought that the C'RAASK would never follow if they went far enough -thus FRODAN was colonised - this is right on the very edge of Shraan Space, so far in fact that it features very little in Shraan history.

FRODAN I - Barren world - nearest the red giant - mined for its mineral wealth - base type V - population 2000

FRODAN II - Barren rock - 6 moons - nothing to report

FRODAN III - Jungle World - 3 moons - starbase type VI - Tech Level - Advanced - this looks like the moon of endor in the STAR WARS films only located thru out the jungle are ECO communitys that use the jungle to its full advantage - planet speciality BIO TECH. Population 1.500.000.000

FRODAN IV - Water World - 6 moons - 64 planetary rings - uninhabited save for the refineries that fuels the ships and homes of the FRODAN also on moon 5 the Ship Yards are located - they can build ships upto Cruiser Size

FRODAN V - Gas Giant - 101 moons

FRODAN VI - Ice Giant - 36 moons - 126 Planetary rings - orbits on its side

FRODAN VII - Gas Giant - 36 moons and a small asteroid field - the reamins of many mining ships are located here, all gutted - but there is a warning beacon as Brigands have made these asteroids their home from time to time

FRODAN VIII - Ice World - more of a small lump of ice and rock as opposed to a planet but it does orbit the Neutron Star

+++++WARNING+++++WARNING+++++WARNING+++++

FTL engines cannot be used within the system ot within 1 light year of the system due to Gravity Well.

These following posts have been done in the order they were receieved - cause i am mean that way

On board the flagship DRAGON WING

LH - Greetings Capt Killer and Capt Burnham

there are a number of drinks and foods laid out in the captains ready room

LH - I am glad that you have decided to join with me - we will be glad to follow you and the cause but as you can appreciate we are so very few and we do not have a place with which to operate.

My plan is this I will take the vessles I have with me and cause a diversion and withdraw the main part of the FRODAN FLEET so that you can take on the remainder of the systems defences and also the planets themselves.

the asteroids have some resources that will allow repairs but ultimately we will need the system

I will also take out the system communicatons so that they cannot send for aid

Capts Killer and Burnham Good luck

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 16:59

Note for Acid-K - much as you would like a large fleet you only have 2 ships now the one you started with and the old one from the mothball fleet - oh I am also giving you flapjacks ship aswell

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by AcidK

Cid watched the screen, his eyes burning as his pride overcame his fear (as usual).

MC: Sir, We have confirmation that one of the asteroids has surrendered, the other asteroid is still resistant.
Cid: Excellent, bring the Gripstar closer to that asteroid and use it as a sheild between us and the other asteroid base. Order Flapjack to do that same!
Comms: Aye, sir!

Cid watched the holoscreen and then looked again at the large massive force coming towards them.

SO: I have confirmation on those Shraanian identifications found on the Asteroids and the destroyers, sir... They are old Shraanian Space Navy...
Comms: Sir, the Dragon's Wing is hailing us, looks like they received our message despite your sudden... come back in the battle.
Cid: Open the communications link-up...

Cid watched and listened to Lady Hawk's proposal and story, at the end of each sentence he became more and more bemused. Cid was, way back in the day, a key figure in the Shraan Remnants fleet and was the man responsible for 'liberating' many planets from C'raask in the name of the Remnant. However Lady Hawk did have a point, the Shraan Remnant had not made a single move from their territory into the old Shraanian Empire he had discovered. Instead they hid within the Shraanian Sector, defending each and every inch of space around the borders with either powerful mines that could harm even hyperspace-mobile ships or with battalions of fleets and warships.

Cid again remembered his past battles with the C'raask over the Demai homeworld. A memory which his Number One, back then he was the helmsman, would even remember. He suffered huge losses to three C'raask carriers holding a total of three hundred 'converted' Swarm Hive Bombers, a weapon which Shraanians had used for years against them. He remembered the battle as he moved the two destroyers and the two cruisers in fornt of the Liovanda in an attempt to bottleneck the fighters towards a sudden burst from the Liovanda's anti-matter cannon. He remembered the plan failed as the ships simply bombed them out of the way, leaving the Liovanda an open target for a good two hundred Kylithium-Enhanced Cobalt Missiles to hit the Liovanda, shreading it apart within seconds.

He fled with the Amodyte Cruiser, his first ever ship to command, and remembered what the Shraan Remnant did to him back then. He was an Admiral, but they still turned him into a measily Lt. Commander without letting him explain the reasons for his massive loss. The Liovanda, the last remaining Concordat within the Shraan Remnant...

Cid woke up from his thoughts, pressing a button to close the tactical relay and, in turn, stood up with his half-spilled cup of coffee. He looked down and noticed his cigar had dipped into it during the astonishing proposal by Lady Hawk.

Cid: Well, this is certainly a surprise and no mistake... I hope I speak for all the captains when I say that it was an odd way to test me and my allies, but a just one at least. I indeed do beleive the Shraan Remnant is weakening all the time, hiding away in the Shraan Sectors. However their is a slight flaw to your plan... The Remnant are strong, much stronger than you or I could take on with destroyers, two carriers and a command carrier. We will need reinforcements and support from other sources and, not to mention, if we tackle the Remnant we will leave ourselves weak for the C'raask to make the strike they have always been patiently waiting for.

Cid, hoping Burnham and Flapjack were listening to this conversation as well, picked up the cigar from his pocket and clicked his finger, the cigar end suddenly lighting with flames. It was not much-known that Cid was a half-breed between the Saxolites and the Besilons (the two factions of Shraan, even when it was a planet) and his Saxolite blood gave him a very fiery spirit, in blood and in his fingers. Cid was a psychic, although he could never get his talents past lighting his cigar with a click of the fingers.

Cid: I will join and lead your cause however, I am sure my father never thought I would be bold enough to do what he could not. The Shraanian Cause has faultered, it's time to bring it back. I shall meet you aboard your ship within moments, Admiral, be prepared for my shuttle. End transmission.

Cid watched as Lady Hawk disappeared from the screen and then sat down with a smile.

Cid: But first, lets get things done properly. Get some shuttles to the Asteroid bases with some officers and get that base operating as it should. Gillia?
No1: Aye, sir!
Cid: You are coming with me to the Dragon Wing, needless to say that if Lady Hawk saw a Demai as my second in command she may dig even deeper into her resolve and boost her own moral tenfold. Besides, I need someone I can fully trust to man a Command Carrier bridge whilst I am not their.
No1: It's a task to my liking, sir.

Cid looked up to make sure all communications channels were closed before grinning immensly.

Cid: Open communications to all areas of the ship, I want all crew members to hear this.
Comms: Aye, sir.
Cid: To all personel aboard the Shraanian Remnant Vessel Gripstar... As you know, we have lost all our respect from the Remnant and it's leaders due to faults that were not ours. This time we are not going to strive to gain that respect back. Admiral Lady Hawk of the Shraan Space Navy has given me an offer we cannot refuse, and that is to join her, make me the leader... and then take on the Remnant to form a New Shraanian Empire, as we once were before!

Cid listened to the mixture of bemusements and cheers from within the ship's hull, unsure whether his speech made them feel better or worse.

Cid: We are back in proper Shraan command now, no longer are we freelancing mercinaries bred from the Remnant... We are strong, we are powerful, we are Shraanians! End transmission.
Comm: Trnasmission ended, sir.
No1: A very noble speech sir...
Cid: I hoped as much... Right, lets get to the Dragon Wing then.

Cid and Gillia were about to leave the bridge before he stopped and turned around.

Cid: I know this will sound odd, but let's make a scene shall we? Remember, first impressions count and I do not want to turn up to a Command Carrier with only my Number One as company. Get an SSS comapny onto the shuttle to escort me alongside ten of our remaining fighters. All other fighters are to land and all marines to return to the Gripstar now that those Asteroids are ours.
MC: Aye, sir!
WC: Yes, sir!

And with that Cid left to the shuttle bay to board what would hopefully become his new flagship, one even bigger than the Liovanda.

post done
see new mission

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by AcidK

Lets see... that makes....

69500 bonus...
237500 share of mission (assuming that the mission has actually been successfully accomplished)...

307000 total
(Thanks UQ for pointing out that I had more money than I though I did

)

And now to add anotyher support vessel to my now ultimatly huge fleet...

Lets see, I already have a Command Carrier, 2 Fleet Carriers, 10 Attack Destroyers, 2 Asteroid Bases to help control the Frodan system........

Time for an old-class vessel methinks ^_-

Ship Name: Defiant Hope
Chassis: Hope-Class Attack Destroyer
Armour
Polarised Tritatanium Hull Armour

Sublight Engines: Impulse
FTL Drive: Linear

Sheilds:
2x Energy Sheilds
2x Kinetic Sheilds

Turret Mounts:
AMD III
AMD II
AFD II
2x Plasma Cannon
2x Fusion Cannon
Heavy IMOD Cannon

External Mounts:
8x Cruise Missile

Additional Mounts
Advanced AI Ships Computer
Advanced AI Upgrade
Advanced Tactics Computer
Advanced Tactics Computer Upgrade
Emergency Medical Hologram
Deflector Dish
Holodeck
Armoury
Kylithium Upgrade (free)

Troops:
20x Infantry Companies
5x SSS Companies
10x MASH Companies

Remaining Tonnage:
979

Remaining Credits (For saving ):
1300c

see note - do not worry you will soon have a fleet - but by god you will earn it
:-)

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ur_Quan

* Doctor Burnham and his crew silently watched the message from Lady Hawk on the viewscreen. When the message ended, some of the crew began to cheer, but Dr. Burnham was still staring at the screen that was now displaying the asteroid field again. Like a good second in command, Lisa noticed her captain's reaction to the message and walked up to him.

No1: "Captain? Are you alright?"

Burnham: "Am I alright? Am I alright? No, I am not alright. The fighting may have stopped, but our ship took a heavy beating. People are still putting out the fires and repairing the hull breaches on three decks. The doctor told me there is queue of wounded outside medbay, waiting for treatment! And have you seen the list of casualties? Seventeen deaths! Seventeen! I personally knew some of the people on that list, Lisa! And what did they die for? A test! A STUPID TEST!! I'm telling you, that woman is pure evil. She's even sacrificed her own crew for that stupid test of hers. HER OWN CREW!! All those deaths, all those wasted lives, all for nothing, because it was just a test. How perverse!"

TO: "Mmmmmmmhmmmm. That gal has some real bad karma."

No1: "Well, she is Shraanian and captain Killer seems to trust her?"

Burnham: "Captain Killer, pah! He's so busy playing his own legend that he's forgotten how to think straight! Ten minutes ago he wanted to surrender, five minutes ago he wanted to fight and go out in a blaze of glory and now this Lady Hawk has really got him wrapped around her finger by putting some feathers up his Shraanian arse and he's walking after her like a happy puppy whereas we, his 'allies-until-five-minutes-ago', have been discarded like an old cloak."

No1: "What do you propose to do then, captain?"

Burnham: "Repair the ship as well as both of our new destroyers and refuel them. I expect the Shraanians will want payment, but see what you can get free of charge. When you're done, set a course back to the Ankaa space station. Civil wars aren't my cup of tea. Speaking of which, I could do with one."

No1: "I'll look after it, Sir."

Burnham: "Kimberly, record the following message and send to to captain Killer on a secure channel."

Comms: "Go ahead."

Burnham: "Captain Killer, congratulations on your newly acquired fleet. My crew and I will be refueling and making repairs to our ships and then we'll be on our way back to Ankaa. It has been... 'an experience' to fight alongside one with your reputation. I wish you good luck on your quest and perhaps our paths will cross again some day. One final word of warning though; in my line of work, you get a feeling of people's intentions despite their words or their actions and I'm telling you to be more cautious of Lady Hawk. She seems to intent on overthrowing the Shraanian government. She may just be using you to get into power herself. Why else would she propose to start a civil war that will cost the lives of thousands of Shraanians and leave your worlds weakend and open to attacks by the Insectids? Why not start your campaign by attacking the Insectids first? With each victory, more people will join your cause and in the end, the Shraanian government will fall by itself, without the need for civil war. I know you don't believe me now, but captain Killer, as your former ally, I am telling you to watch your back. End recording."

Comms: "Message sent, captain."

Burnham: "Right. Hurry up with those repairs. The sooner we get out of here, the better."

------------------------
ACTIONS:
- refuel and repair all ships
- try to cut repair costs to an absolute minimum
- send message of warning to captain Killer
- when all repairs are done, fly back to Ankaa for a new mission

actions noted
post done

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ur_Quan

No1: "He called you 'an excellent ally in battle'. That's some of the highest praise as far as Shraanian compliments go. You should feel honoured."

Burnham: "I am not, but I am worried. It seems that captain Killer trusts me, an outsider, more than he trusts Lady Hawk who is a member of his own species. I wonder if he knows what he's getting himself into. It'd be interesting to have a session with him sometime. You know, just from a professional psychiatrist's point of view; see what drives a man like that.

No1: "Uh huh. I'm guessing that means you're not taking up on his offer?"

Burnham: "Hm, I don't know. We may have other objectives, but we'll need to gather strength before we accomplish anything in that direction. Having a powerful friend like him may help our cause. And if not, he's promised us access to his Kylithium technology and that's worth a lot as well. What do your feelings tell you?"

No1: "My feelings? Eh, I'm not sure, but I do know what they are telling me."

Burnham: "Ok, so what are they telling you?"

No1: "Well, it seems to be 50-50 here. Oh and he is telling me not to do it. He says the magic rubble never did him any good."

Burnham: "Really? That settles it then, we'll take Killer's offer, but only if he meets my demands. Kimberly record the following message, encrypt it and send to it to captain Killer's ship."

Comms: "Go poop! I mean go ahead."

Burnham: "Captain Killer, we have considered your offer and tend to agree to it. However, we have some additional demands to make. Although you may lead the fleet, we have no wish to be incorporated in the Shraanian military and therefore we want the status of ally and expect to be treated accordingly. Furthermore I would like to be able to make use of your repair and construction facilities should the need arise. Since I am a man with 'troubles' of my own, I would like to have the option of leaving any time I see fit. Furthermore, I propose we do not send eachother this many private messages as it may arouse suspicion with the lady on that command carrier. End recording."

Comms: "Message has been sent."

========New Shipdetails:========

Ship Name: The Outcast
Ship Class: Battleship

Engines:
- 4x Kylithium Drive
- 2x Impulse Drive
- 2x Trans Warp Drive
- 1x Cold Fusion Drive

Armour/Shields:
- 1x Reinforced Hull Armour
- 1x Bio Organix Hull Armour
- 1x Cloaking Shield
- 2x K-4 Phase Shields
- 2x K-4 Energy Shields

Weapons:
- 8x K-2 Pulse Cannons
- 2x Bio Phaser 6 (4 posts to charge)
- 3x Heavy Neutron Cannon
- 2x Hellbore Cannon
- 1x AMD III
- 1x AFD III

Launchers:
- 8x EMP Missiles (8x20 shots)
- 7x Gravatic Missiles (7x6 shots)
- 1x Armoured Escape Pods (20 tubes)

Sensors:
- 1x Sensor Array
- 1x Lateral Sensor
- 1x Phase Scanners
- 1x Deflector Dish

Fighters/Shuttles:
- 1x Assault Shuttle
- 12x Slipstream Fighter
- 20x Light Fighters Alpha Class
- 10x Dragon Class Heavy Bomber

Ship Systems:
- 1x Advanced AI Ships Computer
- 1x Advanced AI Upgrade
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer Upgrade
- 1x Command Bridge
- 1x Armoury
- 1x Advanced Engineering Bay
- 1x Security Stations

Troops:
- 2x SSS
- 8x Heavy Infantry
- 4x Shock Troops
- 5x Light Infantry Company
- 3x MASH
- 3x ADCT

Hold:
- Fuel

Ship Name: The Hope
Ship Class: Scimiter Destroyer (Battle Destroyer Omni Hull)

Engines:
- 2x Impulse Drive
- 1x Cold Fusion Drive
- 1x Hyper Drive

Armour/Shields:
- 1x Kylithium Enhanced Heavy Armour Plating
- 2x Phase Shields

Weapons:
- 2x K-5 Heavy Pulse Cannons (3 posts to charge)
- 2x Heavy IMOD Cannon
- 6x Gatling Lasers

Launchers:
- 1x EMP Missiles (1x20 shots)

Ship Systems:
- 1x Advanced AI Ships Computer
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer
- 1x Advanced Engineering Bay

Troops:
- 1x Heavy Infantry
- 1x Shock Troops
- 1x Light Infantry Company

Hold:
- 4x Reload: EMP Missiles (4x20 shots)
- Fuel

Ship Name: The Glory (same configuration as The Hope)
Ship Class: Scimiter Destroyer (Battle Destroyer Omni Hull)

Engines:
- 2x Impulse Drive
- 1x Cold Fusion Drive
- 1x Hyper Drive

Armour/Shields:
- 1x Kylithium Enhanced Heavy Armour Plating
- 2x Phase Shields

Weapons:
- 2x K-5 Heavy Pulse Cannons (3 posts to charge)
- 2x Heavy IMOD Cannon
- 6x Gatling Lasers

Launchers:
- 1x EMP Missiles (1x20 shots)

Ship Systems:
- 1x Advanced AI Ships Computer
- 1x Advanced Tactics Computer
- 1x Advanced Engineering Bay

Troops:
- 1x Heavy Infantry
- 1x Shock Troops
- 1x Light Infantry Company

Hold:
- 4x Reload: EMP Missiles (4x20 shots)
- Fuel

Credits left: 50

ships approved

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakan

Name: Lt. Cmdr Pwenet Morgan

Ship Class: Exploration Fleet Carrier NEXI-34562 (Experimental Variation)
The NEXI-34562 was constructed to serve as a full-size prototype of the Starburst FTL drive system. It configuration was a start-of-the-art, customized layout that would typically never be constructed

Ship Name:
Official: NEXI-34562
Unofficial: Long Jump

Ship History:
Launched shortly before the Long Night, the NEXI-34562 featured prototype of what was thought to be the next generation of FTL drives, the Starburst Drive. Capable of far faster speeds than the current FTL drives with a significant cut in power consumption, the NEXI-34562 was to herald in a new dawn for exploration.

Unfortunately on its maiden flight, the Starburst drive malfunctioned, and the observing ships witnessed a massive explosion. For nearly 5 years the systems commonwealth searched for the ship, but all they found were debris from various sections of the ship, and finally the search was called off and the ship listed as lost and the Starburst drive system discontinued.

That is what the history books say.

The Starburst drive actually worked properly, but there was an unforeseen error in the navigation computer that caused the Starburst to force the ship through unknown sector of the universe. The strain of the travel broke several sections of the ship apart, most significantly the port flight pod, causing massive damage to the port side in general. Crippled and wounded, the ship found near an unknown star system in a unknown part of the galaxy.

Using the last of its power, the crew guided the ship towards the star system, where if found a long dead civilization, only bits and pieces of its technology remaining. Salvaging what they could in order to make the most basic of repairs, the crew of the ship attempted to plot a course back home, but were unable to due to not knowing their location.

For several long years they traveled the new galaxy, encountering other races, trading technology in order to assist them in their journey home. Finally they realized what had happened. Somehow the ship when it Starburst traversed TIME as well as SPACE (maybe due to their course taking them through uncharted regions), but by how much the crew couldn’t find out, but now they at least were able to make adjustments to their ships navigation computer and plot a Starburst home.

Making the fateful jump, they now encounter where their civilization used to be a completely brand new and dangerous civilization that no longer remembered them.

Sublight Engine:

Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount
Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount
Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount
Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount

FTL Engine:

Starburst Drive: 1 Additional Mount
The Starburst drive was designed for long-range exploration. What made it unique was that those onboard for short range journey there was no time lag between entry into Starburst and exit from Starburst, however externally the passage of time remained constant. Only for extraordinary long Starburst jumps would onboard crewmembers notice the passage of time, which was greatly offset from the rest of the universe. The amount of external time it took to travel from point A to point B was also decreased upon, while required less energy than conventional drives.
This is not time travel by any means, nor is time travel possible using this drive, it is simply the ship and crew transitioning to another dimension where time runs different. This allows ships using the drive to greatly save on the amount of energy and materials and combustibles needed for long journeys, allowing them to go farther than previous ships could without as many resources being onboard.
With the failure of the NEXI-34562, and the subsequent backlash against the project the Starburst program was discontinued, with the two other prototype ships dismantled. All records of the Starburst drive were lost.
Configuration wise, the Starburst system required a intricate layer of conductive materials lined on the hull in order to generate the Starburst effect. Only 24.74% of undamaged material is required in order to make a Starburst, however risks of failure with the jump increase significantly.

Defenses Systems:

Hull Armor External: Free
The Starburst drive configuration requires that an intricate layer of conductive material place on the external hull. The material used also had an unintentional side effect, which is being able to partially absorb some types of energy directed against it. Excessive amounts of energy will overload the grid, causing damage however the energy that is absorbed is channeled into ship systems. Several sections, particularly on the port side of the ship have been replaced with a variety of salvaged parts, giving the ship a patchwork appearance. However weak the ship may seem, anyone attacking it typically is surprised by the defensive power.
Hull Armor Internal: Free
The internal hull armor is a network of solid plates, designed to absorb as much damage as possible. The plates are easily replaced when damaged. Underneath the plates is a layer of emergency vacuum foam stored in an inert gas. When exposed to vacuum, the foam expands, creating a very temporary patch, allowing the damaged section to be evacuated and sealed off.
Short-Range Flak Defense Grid: 8 Turret Mounts - c65000
Fires explosives that detonates within 50 meters from the hull, prematurely detonating incoming projectiles and absorbing some energy weapons and preventing fighters from getting close to the hull, both friendly and hostile. Can be activated in sections or total coverage, causing one viewing the ship externally to think it erupted in flames.

Offensive Systems:

1x Milzin Shield-Breaker: 2 Turret Mounts, 6 Additional Mounts - c45000
The Milzin are a race that refuse to use shields due to technology conflicts, but with the other races out in the universe they run across shielded ships, and adapted. The Shield-Breaker uses 4 energy beams that target the same spot on an enemy ship. They then match energy frequencies with the targeted shield, then pull away, destabilizing and drawing away shield power for a fifth energy beam to fire in the former center. The resulting distortion can typically collapse a decent section of a shield system. The downside is the charge time and the fact that the weapon has to be retuned after every use.
5x Long-Range Flak Interceptor Turrets: 2 Shield Mount, 3 External Mount - c1500
Fires long-range explosive rounds towards a target, where once the explosive reach a set distance explode, creating a flak field. This is especially dangerous against enemy fighter formations and projectile weapons. Requires that the short-range flak defense grid in the section that the turret is location to be off-line.
3x Long-Tom Cannon: 15 External Mount - c8000
A massive cannon mounted on a swivel turret, these cannons are used for anti-capital ship purposes. Slow to aim and reload, what they do is launch a solid projectile at a significant portion of the speed of light towards the target.
3x Point Rail-Guns: 4 External Mount, 8 Additional Mount – c5000
The rail-guns fire hyper-accelerated solid projectiles at a target. The high firing rate and mass of the projectiles makes them ideal for anti-fighter operations, or if an enemy capital ship is close enough, to target specific sections.

Fighters:

72x Viper Mark II Fighters: Included with hull
The basic fighter of the time, at the peak they were the most maneuverable and fastest fighters in the galaxy. Seating a single pilot, they are armed with two rail guns and 2 torpedo launchers, used primarily for anti-fighter operations, and occasionally for attack runs on capital ships. The fighters are launched through launch pods on the starboard launch bay, and are recovered within the starboard launch bay.
12x Stingray Mark III Fighter: Included with hull
Classified as a bomber, the Stingray is armed with two sets of projectile launchers. The first set are light missiles, designed to home towards a specific system or enemy fighters. The second set are heavy bombs, which are used solely against capital ships to cause significant damage. They are also armed with two rail-gun turrets top and bottom to suppress enemy fighters. These bombers are launched through the launch bay, taking longer than the Viper Fighters.

Troops:

3x ADCT: 5000C
Advanced Damage Control Teams - They repair damage at 3x the normal rate.

Additional Systems

1x Asgardaen Transporter: Free - 4 mounts
The Transporter was a gift from the Asgardaen race. It allows teleportation of personal and small amounts of equipment between the ship and planets within orbital range. In addition it can teleport items/personal to other ships, or beam people from ships. It is very vulnerable to interference, unable to transport through shields or certain materials.
Advanced Engineering Bay: 2 Additional Mount – c500
This allows the engineer to monitor all ships systems from the bridge and also increases power output 10%.

End of Post Stuff

Credits Remaining: c500

ship approved

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazyboy

In a blaze of glory and clutching a bottle of whiskey I announce my staggering return!!!! Yay! Hurrah! Woohoo!!!

Ship Name: Suicidal Intent

FTL Scout Mk IV - c 6000

Crew - 25
1 hull mount
2 shield mounts
7 weapon mounts
2 external mounts
4 additional mounts
75 tonnes cargo hold

Engines:
2x Anti-matter Drive – 2,000C 1 Add
1x Warp Drive – 500C 1 Add

Armour/Shields:
1x Colapsium Armoured Hull – 20,000C 1 Hull
1x Phase Shield – 6,000C 2 Shield

Weapons:
2x Phaser 4 – 1,000C 4 Weapon
3x Neutron Cannons – 18,000C 3 Weapon

Additional:
1x Advanced AI Ships Computer – 500C 1 Add 10 Tonnes
1x Advanced Tactics Computer – 400C, 1 Add

External:
1x Warp Nacelles – 10,000C, 2 External

Cargo:
20 SSS – 20,000C 20 Tonnes

Total Cost: 84,400C
Remaining Credits: 15,600C

History:

- Automated Computer Systems Initiated
…
…
- Power Failure Detected
- Initiating Backup Power Generators
…
…
- Backup Power Online
- Beginning System Reboot
…
…
- Reboot Successful
- Primary Data Core Online
- Initiating System Restore
… … …
… … …
… … …
- Full System Restore Successful
- Main Computer Systems Online
- Rude Awakening Protocol Activated
…
…
Good Morning Commander

Crazy gagged as his cryo chamber hissed open in a cloud of released gasses. He doubled over in a fit of coughing as the support straps snapped open. He sagged onto his knees as the foul tasting gel nutrients that had been pumped into his system to allow his body to survive the rapid unfreezing process. After a fitful minute of coughing, and having spat out a large mouth-full of the foul liquid, Crazy stood. His eyes were watering from the exertion and his face was rather red. He looked up to see the holographic representation of the ship board AI looking disdainfully at him.

“Its not my fault…”
”You could at least wear the cryo suits like the other crew members”

Crazy glanced down at his rather undressed body.

“They’re too tight around the groin. And too much of a hassle to get in and out of. Anyway, I don’t need one.”

Having sorted out that issue Crazy stumbled passed the hologram, as his muscles hadn’t quite got used to working yet and were still protesting. He finally managed to fall to his locker, which he pulled open revealing his very nicely pressed and very smart looking uniform, which had been kept nice and warm by the little radiators in the locker. Crazy quickly got dressed, as the hiss and pop around the room indicated that the other cryo chambers were slowly being opened and the crew getting their rude awakening.

A mere fifteen minutes later, the ship was a buzz with activity as the crew hurried around checking all the ship’s systems and circuits to make sure nothing had rusted away during the transit. Crazy sat in his ready-room, looking through the records, catching up on what had happened while he had been in cryosleep. It had been quite a lot so it seemed. He had some catching up to do, for it seemed his little mark in history had been mostly looked over. Well, that needed sorting out. And quite quickly. But first, the most important thing of all must be taken care off.

“Bridge, this is the Commander. It appears that are entire supply of booze has disappeared. A freak asteroid tore a hole in the cargo bay. Make course adjust to the nearest off-licence, then continue onwards to our final destination.”

ship approved

Lady Hawk · 14 Jan 2006, 17:40

MISSION

SURVIVAL OF THE TIMES

Location - VALMORRAN EXPANSE - near the HINTARO SYSTEM (one of the few star systems to survive on the edge of the EXCLUSION ZONE and the true begginings of the VALMORRAN EXPANSE

Reward - ????????

Name: Lt. Cmdr Pwenet Morgan

Ship Class: Exploration Fleet Carrier NEXI-34562 (Experimental Variation)
Ship Name:
Official: NEXI-34562

Unofficial: Long Jump

Sublight Engine:
Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount
Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount
Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount
Impulse Drive – 2000c – 1 Additional Mount

FTL Engine:
Starburst Drive: 1 Additional Mount

Defenses Systems:
Hull Armor External: Free
Hull Armor Internal: Free
Short-Range Flak Defense Grid: 8 Turret Mounts - c65000

Offensive Systems:
1x Milzin Shield-Breaker: 2 Turret Mounts, 6 Additional Mounts - c45000
5x Long-Range Flak Interceptor Turrets: 2 Shield Mount, 3 External Mount - c1500
3x Long-Tom Cannon: 15 External Mount - c8000
3x Point Rail-Guns: 4 External Mount, 8 Additional Mount – c5000

Fighters:
72x Viper Mark II Fighters: Included with hull
Seating a single pilot,
2 rail guns
2 torpedo launchers,

12x Stingray Mark III Fighter/bomber,
2 sets of projectile launchers. T
1 x light missiles,
1 x heavy bombs
2 rail-gun turrets top and bottom

Troops:
3x ADCT: 5000C
Advanced Damage Control Teams - They repair damage at 3x the normal rate.

Additional Systems
1 x Asgardaen Transporter: Free - 4 mounts
1 x Advanced Engineering Bay: 2 Additional Mount – c500

Helm - groan .... I hate that drive

you look around as you wake with the telltale headache from the STARBURST DRIVE all the other crew is also begginig to wake

a light on the arm of your command chair winks

EO - sir bad news we will not be able to do another STARBURST where ever we are we are stuck unless we can get back to base

SO - scanning

Comms - sir I have tried using the hailing frequencies - I am just getting static - no signs of any systems commonwealth activity

SO - ????

No1 - whats the problem then SO

SO - the stars are not right

No1 - not right, what do you mean the stars are not right ... stars are stars

SO - begins to lecture your No1 on room101 basic Astrogation

No1 - soooooo????

EO - interupts - all systems are green sir

No1 - WELL?????

SO - well according to the jump we are in the right place but the stars are ... well years out of place

all the crew now look at the SO

No1 - years out of place you mean we have

SO - yes we have done some time travelling sir ...... to the future!!!!!!!

there is stunned silence as the news shrinks in all that you knew is gone as the SO's words sink in

then your thoughts are interuppted as klaxxons sound

SO - sir looks like we are about to have a first encounter 3 ships of an uknown design closing fast - they have reaised sheilds and weapons are powered

SO - here are the scans sir

‘Century’ Class Heavy Destroyer
1 Crystalline Bio Hull

1 Gravometeric Defence Grid
1 AFD III
1 AMD III

Weapons
2 Light Ion Beams,
1 Heavy Mass Driver,
2 Medium Mass Drivers,
2 Laser Cannons,
2 Heavy Laser Cannons,
1 Needlemissile Battery
2 Standard Missile Batteries

Advanced ships computer
Deflector Dish
Lateral Sensor Array
Holo Deck
????
????
????

BATTLE STATIONS

Range - Extreme

AcidK · 14 Jan 2006, 20:56

-ooc-
You know I was hoping I had to work for a fleet, means I don't just gain a fleet by doing nothing.
-ooc-

Cid bowed to Lady Hawk, but did not make it that low. Instead he turned to Gillia, his Number One, and gave a small shake of his head. The two of them marched in silence until they were seated inside the shuttle.

Cid: Well, we may not be getting this ship after all... however at least we are not fighting it.
No1: The Frodan System will be under the new Shraan Imperial banner soon, sir. From here we can start our revelution.
Cid: I would rather not attack Shraanians, Gillia, however it looks like we have no base to operate from.
No1: Look on the bright side, sir. This specific system is right on the edge of Shraan Space, it is not an important planet to the Remnant and it is not really a historical system. Besides, if Lady Hawk succeeds in taking out the communications then we wont have to worry about a sudden arrival of the Remnant fleets...

Cid sat back in his chair and opened a can of instant-heating Shraanian coffee, sipping it slowly. He had taken a few of them from the Dragon's Wing whilst they were there.

Cid: Okay, we need to formulate a plan for when the distraction is made. Frodan's home planet is, obviously, Frodan III. When the Lady Hawk distracts the Frodan Fleet to a safe distance away, we make our move in to take the starbase out quickly and with as few casualties as possible, mainly because the less deaths, the more we can recruit.
No1: We cannot do that with the ships we have, sir, even with the fleet gone.
Cid: That is why I am going to call for support and a history lesson. You remember the other crew that survived Demai Kank that couldn't board the Gripstar?
No1: A little hard to forget them, sir.
Cid: Well, I left them with a small ship to help them find and recover a ship hull from an asteroid feild not far from our location. They found the ship, took it to Ankaa about the same time we left the system. I have confirmation now that the rest of the crew from the old Liovanda and the Amodyte are on their way to the Frodan System as we speak.
No1: What type of ship, sir?
Cid: A heavily-modified and fully functional Hope-Class Attack Destroyer.

Cid watched as his Number One's jaw dropped slowly.

No1: But... they're almost...
Cid: A thousand or so year old, yes. From my studies of the old Shraan Empire I have read about the legendary Hope-Class vessels. The Empire used them as general defence for other vessels such as corvettes, frigates, cruisers and such-like. Designed to take on ships ranging from Corvettes to Cruisers. However, since a lot has changed over time, we had to modify the ship so that it was not so... out-dated. The chassis was about the only thing recoverable, if I remember rightly, although it did cost us quite a bit to recover it and reform it.
No1: I hope it helps, sir.
Cid: You know, that's what the last Emperor said...

---Summary---
Head back to Gripstar and ready a battleplan

rop1964 · 15 Jan 2006, 00:37

You look at the ship on the screen some 10 light seconds away and ponder - THIS SHIP HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE - what are its capabilities and such????

Comms - message sent to the UNKNOWN ship sir

No1 - thats one mean looking ship sir

TO - we should have time to take the space station sir - if the runabouts are drones my guess is that the space station is on automatic and is unmanned

SO - scanning sir

Comms - no reply and we are jamming all known frequncies sir

WC - ??????

FC - all ships in formation

SO - no life signs on the station and due to the jamming sir the 2 runabouts have stopped attacking

MC - well sir we ca take the station

SO - we need to finde the code to try to diasable it sir - no point in wasting further loss of life sir we do have some time

No1 - not much but I do agree with the SO sir

Comms - sir detecting a signal from the PEACEKEEPER ship sir directed to Deep Space

SO - why are they just sitting there???????

SO - they have powered weapons and shields but are not moving

On screen the big Black Battlecruiser just sits there ...... waiting!!!!!!!!!

But For What?????????????????

BATTLE STATIONS

Range - medium

Enemy Ships

STARGATE SPACE STATION

5 x Runabout Shuttle

1 Reinforced Hull
1 Heavy Shield
2 Phaser G
2 light Ion Cannon
2 Photon Cannon
2 Photon Torpedoes
Ion Drive
Transwarp Drive

RS1

SHE IS VAPOURISED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RS2

SHE IS A BURNING WRECK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RS3

SHE IS A BURNING WRECK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RS4
forward shield 70%
forward port shield 70%
forward starboard shield 70%
port shield 80%
starboard shield 80%
aft port shield 80%
aft starboard shield 80%
aft shield 80%

Light Hull Damage

- NO LONGER ATTACKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RS5
forward shield 80%
forward port shield 80%
forward starboard shield 80%
port shield 90%
starboard shield 90%
aft port shield 90%
aft starboard shield 90%
aft shield 90%

-NO LONGER ATTACKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your ship

forward shield 70%
forward port shield 70%
forward starboard shield 70%
port shield 75%
starbaord shield 75%
aft port shield 90%
aft starboard shield 90%
aft shield 90%

light hull damage
light internal damage

life support - 5%
Speed - 5%
Weapon Power - 5%
Targetting - 5%

Crew
15 Crew Injured
3 Crew Dead

15 fighters

NPC Ship

Troth
forward shield 80%
forward port shield 80%
forward starboard shield 80%
port shield 90%
starboard shield 90%
aft port shield 90%
aft starboard shield 90%
aft shield 90%

light hull damage
light internal damage
__________________
I have only one thing to say
Its better to burn out than to fade away

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE................

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Last edited by Lady Hawk : 14 Jan 2006 at 14:33.

"Ok men, time to action.. i want those runabout in the cargo hold, so move the marines to the inner section of the ship, ask major dangerfield of the 1st marine corp to join me on the bridge!" said Armstrong , sitting in his command chair. have them help with the injured and ship repairs...

"redgrave, you suggest taking the station, but to my knowledge, this ship outthere outgunned us, and we outgun the station, so what would be the point of taking the station?" (pausing a bit) "all we d manage to do if we do , is stranding personel there , possibly having the cruiser blow it up" he continued... "but i ll take your advice on consideration.. as it may be useful somehow... also recall all fighters.. it s pointless to have them fly after immobile targets..

"green.. i want to know where the nearest star.. though knowing that the ennemy ship has send a de^p space transmission only mean they got reinforcement. so get me that star asap, then scan the area of the direct transmission, and tell me if any other mission were sent to those part, other allies may be targetted here.. also.. when you ll have complete those task, i want a deep scan of that cruiser sitting there..."

"Desautel! it seem our "guest" is just sitting there.. so keep on the ssd and repairs.. priority is shield and weapon repair and the ssd!"

"Comm.. send to the Throth this message.. move 2000 meter to our stern, stay behind us at all time.. if the cruiser move toward us.. they are to retreat to aanka base" send the following to the unidentified cruiser... "we notice you have not move to engage, if you have any offer , make them now.. we wont stand down unless you do so first, and we are prepare to defend ourself if needed"

a few minute later.. a woman in her mid 30 walk through the door leading to the bridge, her bright and shiny personal armor , her pulse phaser rifle set on her left shoulder, and her dark eyes cold as space were all tribute to the experienced commander.. "major Dangerfield reporting.. you ask for me?"

"indeed i have Major. I may have a task for you.. though the odds are good.. survival rate may proove risky at best" said Armstrong. My first officer think we could take the station.. though there s an identified cruiser nearby, more powerful than the Black Dagger. i will ask Green to work on the code of the station to disable it, if you agree to board it. but be aware that if you do, and the unidentify cruiser attack, you as well as i , may have little chance of escaping."

"only risky sir?" replied dangerfield.. "i m use to no win situation, sir and i live by my name also, as i perform best under pressure, sir. that s why my troops are onboard anyway, if i m correct, sir" replied Dangerfield. Of all thing , Dangerfield was truly living by her name, having lead 5 mission consider suicidal with little casualty, she was very effective.. using every dirty tricks in the book and when that was not enough creating new ones as needed. her troop were nicknaming her Deathwatch, as she often perform highly surgical strike on ennemy position almost to the second timing... indeed , there was little she feared. "we ll take the station when you ll order it , i ll put out the word to gear up"

I shall try to provide you, major, with 2 runabout.. and we ll transport the rest of the troop ourself to the station. Have your troop help in repairs and healing the wounded till then.

action resume
1) retrieve the 2 runabout adrift into the cargo hold for further use.
2)recall all fighters
3)have engineering perform the following actions:
a) build the ssd device (ship signature device) make to simulate power, and warp and size of the Black Dagger on enneny sensor.
b)repair the shield and weapon system
c)repair hull and internal system
4)send a message to the throth to move behind us 1 lightsecond away, with order to return to aanka if the unidentify cruiser move to engage.
5) message the unidentified cruiser requesting to stand down and state their intentions.
6)Have the SO scan for the nearest star system, scan the ennemy ship deeply, scan the area where the deep space signal was sent, scan the arrea for cloaked or incoming ships.
7)have the marine help in the repair and taking care of the wounded. the dead are to be put in hold casing till funeral can be performed.
8)Have SO and TO worked on disabling the station, to allow marine boarding.
9)keep recharging all weapons (2nd post)
10)once the runabout are all (4 remaining)retrieve, move toward the station.

Lady Hawk · 20 Jan 2006, 13:41

dmings begin next week

Nakartai · 21 Jan 2006, 14:49

Battle Frigate Leader - c 20000

Name: The Starlance

4 shield mounts
10 turret mounts
6 external mounts
6 additional mounts
150 tonnes hold

Sub-light Drives:
Impulse Drive - c2000

FTL Drives
Warp Drive - c 500 - 1 additional mount
Black Hole Generator - c7000 - 1 additional mount

Hulls:
Colapsium Armoured Hull - c 20000 - 1 additional mount
Medium Hull Armour Plating - c 2000 - 1 additional mount

Shields:
Phase Shields - c 6000 - x 2 sheild mounts
Kinetic Sheilds - c 2000 - x 1 shield mount
2x Neutron Shields - c1000 - 2 to 1 shield mount

Weapons:
Quad Blaster Cannon - c10000 - 5 turret mounts
Anti Missile Defence III - c500 - 4 turret mounts
Battle-Laser - c500 - 1 turret mount

External:
2x Warp Nacells -4 External mounts - c 20000

Other:
Advanced AI Ships Computer - 1 add mount + 1 tonne of carge space - c 250
Sensor Array - 1 add mount + 1 external mount - c 2000
Advanced Tactics Computer - 1 additional Mount - c 400

Companies:
MASH - Field Hospital Comapny - c 250 - 5 tonnes of cargo
SET - Stealth / Espionage Teams - c5000 - 4 tonnes
2x ST - Shock Troops - c 1400 - 2 tonne
2x IC - Infantry Company - c 200 - 2 tonne

Fighters:
Polaris class
2 to a mount - 1 external mount

1 auto pilot
4 Phaser X
1 Light Ion Cannon
1 Polarised Hull
3 man crew

Mounts used:
1 engine mounts
4 shield mounts
10 turret mounts
6 external mounts
6 additional mounts
14 tonnes hold
Total: c 99600

Leftover Credits: c 400

Background:
Captain: Dras Mekuhn
Age: 27
Height: 6' 2"
Eyes: Dark brown
Hair: black, ponytail

The starlance is a relatively new ship, her captain also so. New to the mercanary buisness, this inexpericened crew is out to make their own part in the galaxy. Dras first took command of the ship on her maiden voyage, when she was acting as a bodyguard to a diplomatic vessel. As with all of the Stalance's missions to date, it turned out to be a very uneventfull one. The experiences of the ships crew on these missions has obviously no improved their battle skills, and it still remains to be seen if they will prove any good in a fight at all.
Dras is a kindly sort, as are most of his crew. Their nieveity only adds to their inexperience and they will more than likely soon come to have to face that. They know little of the darker sides of life and so it will be a terrible shock for them when they descover them.

"We ready to go?"
"Very nearly sir, just loading the last of the fuel supplies."
"Good, well..."
"Captain?"
"Never mind, just reminiscing."
"Oh, ok then, the last of the fuel is coming aboard, the field hospital company is arguing over whoes in charge, the AMD's..."

As the commanding officer went on with his reports Dras' mind began to wander. If only he'd had two more minutes, he would have saved him, his little brother that is. He'd lost him in a weapons malfunction whilst the infantry companies were training. A weapon's saftey lock malfunctioned and his brother took a shot to the chest. Very messy. Only another two minutes and he could have been there, he couldn't help blaming himself. They'd never been seperated, not since school, and the new commanding officer wasn't really an improvement. Everything seemed so much duller.

"Sorry could you repeat that?"

Dras grinned as he saw that infurated look on his XO's face once again. It might not be a good idea, annoying him, but he would make that guy understand humour, if it took him his lifetime, well, mayby not quite that long.