Post by EmperorMyric on Dec 16, 2017 18:04:11 GMT
The Facility Drifted among the massive debris field that surrounded it, Derelict ships of all builds and sizes and Torn and Broken Chunks of hull plating and machinery, Spinning or Gliding through the Vacuum. Slowly being drawn in by the massive black hole generated Gravity fields Produced by the still functioning systems of the three ships that made it up. miles long, each vessel was easily the size of a Large Orbital city. Damage of various kinds visible along their massively long hulls.
The superstructure of one, The ERVO. Quite nearly blown open by an explosion of what must have been of utterly massive force.
the Damaged hulks of shuttles, Collection Ships, and the mangled Bodies of its crew Drifting in the space around them, while in the center of the disoriented formation, a gateway tower of equally massive size and heavily armored was positioned. the beam of light that marked the path of its Gateway pointing off into oblivion. a nearby Red giant casting the entire scene into a Dark forbidding Orange light that cast its shadows among the fields of wrecks and derelict's.
And it was on the edge of this massive Debris field of Death and Destruction that the collective vessels of Tenebrae, and their companion vessels of the union of worlds Burst into appearence, clearing their hyperspace jump to the location, and positioning themselves on the outskirts of the field.
"Sir jump completed all systems check" The bridge crew replied to Hargun, he nodded in return and activated fleet coms.
"All units will hold here apart from the following ships. Destro and Galahad escorts will move in first supported by the entire fighter wing of our forces, follwing up will be the 3 Phantom scythe class escorts, next will be Cicada the Warstar class Skia ship. then we will deploy the transports containing the marines, i want you all to make sure that we work together with the people of Tenebrae, if there are ANY blue on blue situations i will personally hunt you down myself. good hunting people Hargun out" Hargun laid back and saw the first waves approach the base. The bridge crew jumped as a dark mass manifested into the bridge. Sotek stood there smiling
"What in creations name are you doing here!?" Hargun shouted.
"Calm down captain im here to help... i have a feeling someone powerful is aboard that facility, someone who i intent to have words with... i am joining the assault tell your men to stay out of my way" Sotek dissapeared. Hargun snarling booted up coms to the Tenebrae ships.
"My freinds it seems we have some unwanted help, do not fire on Sotek... he has joined our assault" He waited for the reply and sat back in his chair.
On-board the bridges of the tenebrean ships, the scene was very much the same.
"Sir, Jump was successful, all systems are online and functional." The technicians reported to Baldwin from their various stations around the flight deck bridge overlooking the massive inner docks of the Carrier. He gave a gesture of approval as he looked out at the actions of the Flight crews and Marines far below, through the viewport that stretched around the room.
"We'll station the carriers and destroyers here, Start prepping the gunships and Fleet shuttles to move in alongside the union ships." he said to his commander in chief Ryans, who nodded in return before activating his Versus tools Comms systems.
"Attention all Vessels and flight crews, all troop transport shuttles are to move out following a Tactical sweep by attack vessels, Hold back in your bays with systems ready Until the all clear is given. Cruiser and Drakka Class Ships are to move in first alongside Destro and Galahad ships, and Planetary cruisers are to follow through along with the cicadas. Dock with the VEHO Set up secure zones around the ships docks, we'll set up our bases for our troops there. troop ships are to follow through alongside the union ships. I Want a clean and orderly operation here men. No head butting with the unions troops men. insubordination of any kind in that aspect will not be tolerated.
Good luck men, may the gods be with you." He finished as he turned off the Comms-link. before turning to Baldwin. Who nodded. "Very good Ryans. Lets hope it hasn't all gone to hell down there."
"Sir, we have an incoming transmission" a technician called over to him.
"is it from the Facility?" Baldwin asked intently. "No sir, its from the union" the crew member responded, turning to look at the captain.
"Well, put it on the main screen." Baldwin said motioning with a hand.
the technician turned back to his station moving his hands over the projected and mechanical controls. the Transmission Appearing on the screen as a Live feed, Hargun appearing in its center, the bridge of the union ship in the background. Baldwin listened as gave his message. his eyebrows raising as he heard the surprising news.
"Sotek? what in Tenebras Good name is he doing here?" Ryans Asked, confused. as Baldwin stepped forward to speak a response.
"this is Captain Baldwin Responding... We have received your transmisson, We'll relay it to our ships... But. What exactly is he doing here?" he asked.
"Well he said that something or someone powerful is still on this facility... we dont know what but tell your men to proceed with caution, i just hope for all out sakes that he dosent turn on us or interupt us in an important mission" Hargun said gravely. "Anyway i also see the bases defenses are still active, i think we might have to fight our way through"
"someone powerful?" Baldwin asked curiously. turning to Ryans questionately.
"Not sure." The commander said with a shrug of his shoulders. "I Know that there was quite a few powerful individuals on board the facility..."
"Yes." Baldwin said, leaning down to pull up Personnel files for the facility on the console. looking at the upper level files that were pulled up on the screen. "...some of the Head scientists and the administrator were quite strong. Could be any one of them."
"Yes, We've noticed that fact." Ryans said in dark tones. The defenses that survived the Towers Energy Back lash are on high alert. anything that comes close is considered a hostile at this point. Gatling Versus Cannons, and anti debris Cannons... those could blow a hole through Warship armor. All System Guided too. Shielded systems. It wont be easy getting in."
"not to mention the Security automaton that are no doubt drifting around the ships along with those nightmares..." another officer said as he walked up to the screen. his uniform that of a Senior Tenebris commando. Not this wont be easy at all..."
"Sir! We have activity on the ships hulls." A calvarian Technician Suddenly called out from his station. Causing Baldwin and ryans, as well as the rest of the bridge crew that weren't Overseeing Critical operations.
"Where?" Ryan's asked. "whats going on out there?"
"Sir all of the Security turrets and Anti Debris Cannons are activating sir." the Calvara reported. "45% of them are still functional, firing Live ammunitions."
"Captain the defenses are powering up! Not all of them but enough to give us some serious problems, those weapons are for dealing with asteroids if one of our ships take a direct hit..." The sensor operator trailed off.
"Understood liutenant, damn ok fine" Hargun opened up a com channel to the Union assault ships "Listen up people i want you to destroy or disable any defenses that may still be active, take evasive action, these weapons may be slow firing but if you get caught then your a gonna. Cicada i want you to spearhead the assault, your superior speed and weapons can take out those defenses that will pose the most danger. does everybody acknowledge?"
"Yes sir!" many responses came back over the coms, and an eerie snake like voice then came after "Cicada spearheading assault"
"Sir." the Gird operator Reported Suddenly in a grave tone. "The weapons are Primed and ready to fire." Baldwin and ryan's looked over gravely at the Holograph display he pulled up on the Holo-display table in the center of the room.
"Gods be damned!" Baldwin cursed deeply under his breath. "Get our gunships into position behind the spearhead." Ryan's Ordered. "Take out those defenses." he finished. motioning towards the highlighted locations of the ships and Gateway tower displayed above the display Podium.
"Right away sir." Several officers and crewmen around the bridge responded. as they went about their Duties around the room.
on the hulls of the three Vortex ships, Several apature like panels on their deeply pitted and damaged surfaces opened. "Many with a straining aged squalling sound to their movements. locking open with Deep Thuds as large cannons and Pom Pom style guns Rose from the openings, all of the ones that weren't destroyed by the Towers Failed gateway Collapse. their systems locking onto the approaching fighters through the glowing optic sensors mounted on their sides. Opening fire with rapid 200 RPM thuds, firing Bolts of plasma and Versus Charged Explosive rounds their way
in his Quickly assembled Laboratory near one of the shield generators on the side of the carrier ship. Professor dogan went about his business Looking over the Readout displays of the Logs of the Facility pulled from the Scientific Archives. When the alarm for the Crew announcements went off.
"Attention all Pilots, Commander Ryans reporting. the Vortex ships have Armed their Anti Asteroid Weapons and have directed them against our Landing ships. I want all avalible Gunship and Fighter pilots to Take off now! Follow after Union spearhead assault and take out those weapons, Get our Troops through safely to those ships."
"Ah..." he said softly to himself "so its beginning then." he nodded slightly before turning back to his Screens.
(To be continued...)
The superstructure of one, The ERVO. Quite nearly blown open by an explosion of what must have been of utterly massive force.
the Damaged hulks of shuttles, Collection Ships, and the mangled Bodies of its crew Drifting in the space around them, while in the center of the disoriented formation, a gateway tower of equally massive size and heavily armored was positioned. the beam of light that marked the path of its Gateway pointing off into oblivion. a nearby Red giant casting the entire scene into a Dark forbidding Orange light that cast its shadows among the fields of wrecks and derelict's.
And it was on the edge of this massive Debris field of Death and Destruction that the collective vessels of Tenebrae, and their companion vessels of the union of worlds Burst into appearence, clearing their hyperspace jump to the location, and positioning themselves on the outskirts of the field.
"Sir jump completed all systems check" The bridge crew replied to Hargun, he nodded in return and activated fleet coms.
"All units will hold here apart from the following ships. Destro and Galahad escorts will move in first supported by the entire fighter wing of our forces, follwing up will be the 3 Phantom scythe class escorts, next will be Cicada the Warstar class Skia ship. then we will deploy the transports containing the marines, i want you all to make sure that we work together with the people of Tenebrae, if there are ANY blue on blue situations i will personally hunt you down myself. good hunting people Hargun out" Hargun laid back and saw the first waves approach the base. The bridge crew jumped as a dark mass manifested into the bridge. Sotek stood there smiling
"What in creations name are you doing here!?" Hargun shouted.
"Calm down captain im here to help... i have a feeling someone powerful is aboard that facility, someone who i intent to have words with... i am joining the assault tell your men to stay out of my way" Sotek dissapeared. Hargun snarling booted up coms to the Tenebrae ships.
"My freinds it seems we have some unwanted help, do not fire on Sotek... he has joined our assault" He waited for the reply and sat back in his chair.
On-board the bridges of the tenebrean ships, the scene was very much the same.
"Sir, Jump was successful, all systems are online and functional." The technicians reported to Baldwin from their various stations around the flight deck bridge overlooking the massive inner docks of the Carrier. He gave a gesture of approval as he looked out at the actions of the Flight crews and Marines far below, through the viewport that stretched around the room.
"We'll station the carriers and destroyers here, Start prepping the gunships and Fleet shuttles to move in alongside the union ships." he said to his commander in chief Ryans, who nodded in return before activating his Versus tools Comms systems.
"Attention all Vessels and flight crews, all troop transport shuttles are to move out following a Tactical sweep by attack vessels, Hold back in your bays with systems ready Until the all clear is given. Cruiser and Drakka Class Ships are to move in first alongside Destro and Galahad ships, and Planetary cruisers are to follow through along with the cicadas. Dock with the VEHO Set up secure zones around the ships docks, we'll set up our bases for our troops there. troop ships are to follow through alongside the union ships. I Want a clean and orderly operation here men. No head butting with the unions troops men. insubordination of any kind in that aspect will not be tolerated.
Good luck men, may the gods be with you." He finished as he turned off the Comms-link. before turning to Baldwin. Who nodded. "Very good Ryans. Lets hope it hasn't all gone to hell down there."
"Sir, we have an incoming transmission" a technician called over to him.
"is it from the Facility?" Baldwin asked intently. "No sir, its from the union" the crew member responded, turning to look at the captain.
"Well, put it on the main screen." Baldwin said motioning with a hand.
the technician turned back to his station moving his hands over the projected and mechanical controls. the Transmission Appearing on the screen as a Live feed, Hargun appearing in its center, the bridge of the union ship in the background. Baldwin listened as gave his message. his eyebrows raising as he heard the surprising news.
"Sotek? what in Tenebras Good name is he doing here?" Ryans Asked, confused. as Baldwin stepped forward to speak a response.
"this is Captain Baldwin Responding... We have received your transmisson, We'll relay it to our ships... But. What exactly is he doing here?" he asked.
"Well he said that something or someone powerful is still on this facility... we dont know what but tell your men to proceed with caution, i just hope for all out sakes that he dosent turn on us or interupt us in an important mission" Hargun said gravely. "Anyway i also see the bases defenses are still active, i think we might have to fight our way through"
"someone powerful?" Baldwin asked curiously. turning to Ryans questionately.
"Not sure." The commander said with a shrug of his shoulders. "I Know that there was quite a few powerful individuals on board the facility..."
"Yes." Baldwin said, leaning down to pull up Personnel files for the facility on the console. looking at the upper level files that were pulled up on the screen. "...some of the Head scientists and the administrator were quite strong. Could be any one of them."
"Yes, We've noticed that fact." Ryans said in dark tones. The defenses that survived the Towers Energy Back lash are on high alert. anything that comes close is considered a hostile at this point. Gatling Versus Cannons, and anti debris Cannons... those could blow a hole through Warship armor. All System Guided too. Shielded systems. It wont be easy getting in."
"not to mention the Security automaton that are no doubt drifting around the ships along with those nightmares..." another officer said as he walked up to the screen. his uniform that of a Senior Tenebris commando. Not this wont be easy at all..."
"Sir! We have activity on the ships hulls." A calvarian Technician Suddenly called out from his station. Causing Baldwin and ryans, as well as the rest of the bridge crew that weren't Overseeing Critical operations.
"Where?" Ryan's asked. "whats going on out there?"
"Sir all of the Security turrets and Anti Debris Cannons are activating sir." the Calvara reported. "45% of them are still functional, firing Live ammunitions."
"Captain the defenses are powering up! Not all of them but enough to give us some serious problems, those weapons are for dealing with asteroids if one of our ships take a direct hit..." The sensor operator trailed off.
"Understood liutenant, damn ok fine" Hargun opened up a com channel to the Union assault ships "Listen up people i want you to destroy or disable any defenses that may still be active, take evasive action, these weapons may be slow firing but if you get caught then your a gonna. Cicada i want you to spearhead the assault, your superior speed and weapons can take out those defenses that will pose the most danger. does everybody acknowledge?"
"Yes sir!" many responses came back over the coms, and an eerie snake like voice then came after "Cicada spearheading assault"
"Sir." the Gird operator Reported Suddenly in a grave tone. "The weapons are Primed and ready to fire." Baldwin and ryan's looked over gravely at the Holograph display he pulled up on the Holo-display table in the center of the room.
"Gods be damned!" Baldwin cursed deeply under his breath. "Get our gunships into position behind the spearhead." Ryan's Ordered. "Take out those defenses." he finished. motioning towards the highlighted locations of the ships and Gateway tower displayed above the display Podium.
"Right away sir." Several officers and crewmen around the bridge responded. as they went about their Duties around the room.
on the hulls of the three Vortex ships, Several apature like panels on their deeply pitted and damaged surfaces opened. "Many with a straining aged squalling sound to their movements. locking open with Deep Thuds as large cannons and Pom Pom style guns Rose from the openings, all of the ones that weren't destroyed by the Towers Failed gateway Collapse. their systems locking onto the approaching fighters through the glowing optic sensors mounted on their sides. Opening fire with rapid 200 RPM thuds, firing Bolts of plasma and Versus Charged Explosive rounds their way
in his Quickly assembled Laboratory near one of the shield generators on the side of the carrier ship. Professor dogan went about his business Looking over the Readout displays of the Logs of the Facility pulled from the Scientific Archives. When the alarm for the Crew announcements went off.
"Attention all Pilots, Commander Ryans reporting. the Vortex ships have Armed their Anti Asteroid Weapons and have directed them against our Landing ships. I want all avalible Gunship and Fighter pilots to Take off now! Follow after Union spearhead assault and take out those weapons, Get our Troops through safely to those ships."
"Ah..." he said softly to himself "so its beginning then." he nodded slightly before turning back to his Screens.
(To be continued...)