Echos of the Lost | Twilight Ascendancy - Vandalence Compact First Contact [243 BBT]

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Twilight Ascendancy,
3701 BBT,
Border of Drellun and Arc’hana,
Start of the 2nd Chemical War

-Last Transmission from Merchant Ship Candella Daw-

Received by Bottle Ship Dusklight

Transcription:
…ptain Wes Hilo of the merchant vessel Candella Daw. At roughly 09:67 AST Drellun and Arc’anan forces began engaging each other after entering the demilitarized zone near…ial Station. Multiple civilian ships were caught in the initial exchange. The Candella Daw subsequently took irreparable damage to its navigation system as…empted to flee. We have been locked on a path leading outside of known Twila-held space. Lik…ave been lost with all hands by the time anyone receives this message. It has been our greatest pleasure to serve. Hail Twilight. Hail Auren. Hail Retribution.

[Continues on to list names of all active crewmembers]

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// Maiago Cluster, Vandalence Compact
// Mooring Section 5A-27B
// 243 BBT / 1030 PSY
Captain Veronica Loraso | Commander Connor Karoso | Commander Elizabeth Vornadeo | Director Michael Hewitt

Flotilla Jacket Dagger Echo 192

Flotilla Jacket Dagger Echo 192 – Compact Navy 192nd Joint Diplomatic-Exploratory Flotilla
Mooring - Maiago Cluster, Horizon Gate, Level 58, Mooring Section 5A-27B
Flotilla Commanding Officer - Veronica Loraso - #90D4FF
Flotilla Executive Officer - Connor Karoso - #8064FF
Flotilla Master Chief - Francis Rorlordo - #FF7C90

Flotilla Diplomatic Officer - Elizabeth Vornadeo - #5EFF17
Flotilla Science Director - Michael Hewitt - #878FFF

“E” Unit Citation (1030 PSY)

SHIP MANIFEST

CNV Poetry in Motion
Conviction Class Battlecruiser | CB-2496 - FLAGSHIP

CNV Ours to Reason Why
Supremacy Class Landing Gunship Assault | LGA-1042

CNV Scythe of the Meek
Oyumi Class Light Carrier | CVL-6842

CNV Casket Case
Arquebus Class Guided Missile Cruiser | CG-18654

CNV Sailing Across Glass
Sickle Class Light Cruiser | CL-4285

CRV The Aspen Plank
Regent Pattern Research & Survey Vessel | RSV-5852

CNV Core Spirit
Estoc Pattern Frigate | FFH-23503

CNV Chain
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65212

CNV Spool
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65213

CNV Coil
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65214

CNV Bearing
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65215

CNV Fence
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65216

One of the smaller mooring sections of Horizon Gate, the 192nd Joint Diplomatic-Exploratory Flotilla had formed during the start of Operation Stalwart Shield, a long counter-piracy operation in the Voidsea. Ships on reserve duty rotated up to Maiago’s Horizon Gate to cool off from long tours of duty, upwards of a year. The Flotilla’s Commander Veronica Loraso, Flotilla Diplomatic Officer Elizabeth Vornadeo, and the Flotilla Science Director Michael Hewitt shared a table in the officer’s mess, reading over a peculiar communique.

“Deployment orders?”

“With a science attaché?”

“I just got it verified, it’s on the agenda for us.”

“Why Science?”

“Apparently the source of this information is from a ruined freighter up in Tackaeo. Just in case. They just assigned us one of those new LGAs for it. Got fairies, harpy gunships, and python landing ships. Should help us with investigations.”

“Why Diplo-”

“Oh don’t give me that, you know why you’re coming with, incase of first contact.”

“Ma’am, ships are ready and waiting on you.”

“That was fast, let’s go people. Take your food with you.”

// Edge of Twila Space
// CNV Poetry in Motion
// Combat Information Center
Captain Veronica Loraso

“Ma’am, arrived at target coordinates. Awaiting silverspace exit.”

“Go ahead and begin silverspace exit. Prepare for broadcast of message.”

“Message is ready.”

“FDC.”

“Go for FDC.”

“Prepare to sortie Satyr Early Warning. I want coverage, as much as you can give me.”

“Roger that.”

“This is the Conning Officer, this is the Conning Officer. All hands prepare for silverspace exit. Batten down hatches and strap yourselves in. Stations, report when ready.”

–Stations sound off their readiness as it occurs–

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Twilight Ascendency,
243 BBT,
Border of TwAs and Vandalence Compact Space,
Science Vessel Untold Light dispatched from the Transmutation

[Would you stop tinkering with that metal jaw of yours and pay attention?] The slight clinking noise that had been emanating from the Artificer’s helmet paused as he looked up, his dark face twisted in confusion, and lifted a mobile talk-light.
[Come again?]
[She said the briefing comes first, then you can get the clicker to work properly] Hellia nodded in confirmation. Illux shook his head.
[I don’t know where they pulled this thing out from, the whole interface’s all messed up. What’s the point seeing the briefing if the Worm Tongue fritzes out and we can’t communicate anymore?]
[Or you accidentally offend them…] The Emisarry looked towards Lua, who shrugged. [Fine, but you’re not going out there until you’ve seen what TAC has to say] Illux nodded before quickly going back to work. A screen on the Chronicler’s arm beeped, and she looked down as a cascade of lights flashes across it.
[We should be arriving at the Alumai’s designated stopping point within the next standard hour. I’ve requested the Alchemists prepare the language probe for launch ahead of our departure from their ship]
[Perfect. It’s strange, really. We were all chosen for our skills and proximity, but as we approach this rare occasion I feel as though there’s so much to do and so little time to get it done] Under her helmet, Lua smiled.
[Let us focus on finishing the briefing for now. The rest will follow]

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// Twilight Ascendancy Space
// CNV Poetry in Motion
// Combat Information Center
Captain Veronica Loraso

Flotilla Jacket Dagger Echo 192

Flotilla Jacket Dagger Echo 192 – Compact Navy 192nd Joint Diplomatic-Exploratory Flotilla
Mooring - Maiago Cluster, Horizon Gate, Level 58, Mooring Section 5A-27B
Flotilla Commanding Officer - Veronica Loraso - #90D4FF
Flotilla Executive Officer - Connor Karoso - #8064FF
Flotilla Master Chief - Francis Rorlordo - #FF7C90

Flotilla Diplomatic Officer - Elizabeth Vornadeo - #5EFF17
Flotilla Science Director - Michael Hewitt - #878FFF

“E” Unit Citation (1030 PSY)

SHIP MANIFEST

CNV Poetry in Motion
Conviction Class Battlecruiser | CB-2496 - FLAGSHIP

CNV Ours to Reason Why
Supremacy Class Landing Gunship Assault | LGA-1042

CNV Scythe of the Meek
Oyumi Class Light Carrier | CVL-6842

CNV Casket Case
Arquebus Class Guided Missile Cruiser | CG-18654

CNV Sailing Across Glass
Sickle Class Light Cruiser | CL-4285

CRV The Aspen Plank
Regent Pattern Research & Survey Vessel | RSV-5852

CNV Core Spirit
Estoc Pattern Frigate | FFH-23503

CNV Chain
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65212

CNV Spool
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65213

CNV Coil
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65214

CNV Bearing
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65215

CNV Fence
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65216

Exiting from Silverspace, the ships hummed silently before power was restored.

“Report!”

“FDC, Satyr Early Warning are touching off the flight deck now.”

“Radar reports one blip, contact.”

“Drive is coming out of a silverspace stall. Thrusters are being flushed before reignition.”

“Instruments are correct, we’re where the last coordinates are.”

“Broadcasting message.”

“Missile cells are fully flushed.”

// Message Blackbox
// Dated 1030 PSY

“This is the Compact Naval Vessel Poetry in Motion, undergoing a diplomatic and exploratory survey of the nearby systems and worlds. If you are able to hear this message, please respond.”

“Unknown ship, this is the Compact Naval Vessel Poetry in Motion. We are seeking out civilizations in this area, please respond immediately. We do not intend harm or violence.”

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TAC Minuteman Squad Penumbra
Hellia - Emissary
Illux - Artificer
Lua - Chronicler

The clicks being broadcasted by the alien vessel were accompanied by a soft scraping as Lua transcribed the message on her blackened tablet.
[Message was received without issue, communicators are compatible]
[Translation seems solid, based on the transmission their grammar is within tolerance]
Hellia clasped her hands behind her back as she strode up to the sensors, picking out the alien vessels on the screen. She turned back to her peers. [Alright everyone, ready yourselves. Chronicler, I’m sending the sensor logs to your station, I want recorded data of not just the conversation but their fleet as well. On the off chance they request a meeting in person, I’d ask that you get down their general features. Artificer, from my mark you are to observe a total communication blackout save for echoing my messages, I don’t want you subconsciously activating the clicker when you speak to us. The talk lights mounted to the ship are to be kept activated, I want them getting a sense of who we are] Illux clicked something into place on his helmet and nodded. To his left, Lua dipped her utensil in the light jar and readied her tablet. [Mark]

[Compact Naval Vessel Poetry in Motion, this is Artificer Illux communicating on behalf of Emissary Hellia, empowered by the Alchemic Order and the Alumai to represent the nation in these initial talks. We acknowledge your presence in our space and your peaceful intent. What is it you wish to discuss?]

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// Twilight Ascendancy Space
// CNV Poetry in Motion
// Combat Information Center
Captain Veronica Loraso | Commander Elizabeth Vornadeo

Flotilla Jacket Dagger Echo 192

Flotilla Jacket Dagger Echo 192 – Compact Navy 192nd Joint Diplomatic-Exploratory Flotilla
Mooring - Maiago Cluster, Horizon Gate, Level 58, Mooring Section 5A-27B
Flotilla Commanding Officer - Veronica Loraso - #90D4FF
Flotilla Executive Officer - Connor Karoso - #8064FF
Flotilla Master Chief - Francis Rorlordo - #FF7C90

Flotilla Diplomatic Officer - Elizabeth Vornadeo - #5EFF17
Flotilla Science Director - Michael Hewitt - #878FFF

“E” Unit Citation (1030 PSY)

SHIP MANIFEST

CNV Poetry in Motion
Conviction Class Battlecruiser | CB-2496 - FLAGSHIP

CNV Ours to Reason Why
Supremacy Class Landing Gunship Assault | LGA-1042

CNV Scythe of the Meek
Oyumi Class Light Carrier | CVL-6842

CNV Casket Case
Arquebus Class Guided Missile Cruiser | CG-18654

CNV Sailing Across Glass
Sickle Class Light Cruiser | CL-4285

CRV The Aspen Plank
Regent Pattern Research & Survey Vessel | RSV-5852

CNV Core Spirit
Estoc Pattern Frigate | FFH-23503

CNV Chain
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65212

CNV Spool
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65213

CNV Coil
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65214

CNV Bearing
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65215

CNV Fence
Partisan Pattern Light Corvette | FFL-65216

“IWC. Message received. Transferring it to the Diplo’s Terminal.”

“Received. Signal’s good.”

“FDC Recovery Officer. Satyr with mechanical issues, aborting launch. Clear the flight deck. Raise the barrier, EWC spin me a tractor cannon if they fail.”

“EWC, tractor cannon overlooking the Flight Deck is powering on.”

“Commander, what’re we looking at?”

“An emissary Hellia of an alchemical order.. Bits and pieces right now, the translator’s not a solid thing. This is a jank piece they pulled from a wreck.”

“Gonna channel my inner IST, have you tried kicking it or disconnecting it from power and then reconnecting it?”

“Yeah, kick the millenniums old translator that’s currently helping us decipher another language. Let me do that right now.”

Veronica raises her hands in mock surrender

“My bad, my bad. Do as you need. We’ll be waiting to hear the results.”

Meanwhile, at the CIC Watch Officer’s Station..

“Lieutenant Liroko, I am ready to relieve you.”

“Lieutenant Varsota, I am ready to be relieved. All standing orders remain. A Satyr had a mechanical issue and is being moved into the interior hangar. It landed through a barrier. First contacts protocols are still in effect.”

“Thank you Lieutenant Liroko, you are relieved.”

The two salute, before Lieutenant Liroko leaves the CIC and Varsota takes his place.

“Bridge, CIC.”

“Go ahead, CIC.”

“This is Lieutenant Varsota, I have the watch.”

“Very well, Lieutenant Varsota has the CIC Watch.”

“Artificer Illux, this is Commander Elizabeth Vornadeo of the Compact Office of Diplomatic Services. I request to speak to the highest relevant authority in your Diplomatic Service, for the purposes of establishing relations between our two nations. Thank you.”

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