Notice: The following brackets are ones I use for RP.
((OOC))
“Human language”
<Avian language>
|Reptilian language|
[Synthetic language]
Anyway: let the chaos begin :3
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The Following is Designated for Public Release, and is OOC.
“Serniani Language”
Colours designate different people, non color meaning non important person
Represents Actions.
Examples:
“Hi! How are you doing?”
“I’m doing great, yourself?”
“I’m doing amazing.”
Green smiles, and waves. He seems rather comfortable, before realizing he’s an out of character construct, and is not real. He freaks out.
Terms to Know
CiC/AiC
Combat Information Center/Action Information Center
Acronym
“A CiC/AiC in a naval context brings together and manages information on the warship’s status and its surroundings” (Wikipedia)
ETFS System
ETFS System
Acronym
Element, Team, Flight, Squadron System is an operational acronym for Rosecordi Starcraft.
An Element is two Starcraft. (2 Starcraft)
A Team is two Elements. (4 Starcraft)
A Flight is three teams. (12 Starcraft)
A Squadron is two flights. (24 Starcraft)
CIPDS
CIPDS
Acronym
A Goalkeeper CIWS, similar in concept to a Serniani CIPDS System
Close In Proximity/Point Defense System (CIPDS) (Pronounced See-pds) is the catch all term for Interceptor or Point Defense Weapons on Serniani Vessels. These range from 50mm Flak Guns, to Laser Weapons designed to combat Missiles in their Sprint Phase. CIPDS also includes the radar systems needed to detect, lock and intercept, which can be helpful in a pinch if you are receiving a wall of fire and need to intercept.
"Cold" Launch
“Cold” Launch
Technical Meaning
A Cold Launch is where a missile is ejected out of the Launcher reorients towards the target/cruise points, before activating the main thruster. The Callsign for Cold Launches is “Camper.”
"Hot" Launch
“Hot” Launch
Technical Meaning
A Hot Launch is where a missile’s primary thruster is ignited in the launch tube, leading to it exiting quickly. The Callsign for Hot Launches is “Brawler.”
Missile Phases
Missile Phases
Technical Guide
Missile Phases are split into various phases. The first phase is call the Operational Programing Phase (OPP). This is where the missile is given instructions, like where it’s going, when to make a turn, when to activate decoys, when to activate validation measures, etc. The second is the boost phase, (BP), in which the missile exits the tube and begins heading towards the target. The third phase is called the scanning or sprint phase (SP). During the SP, the missile is heading towards the target and is actively “Sprinting” towards the target. The last phase is called the Impact Phase (IP). In the IP, the missile either hits the target, or misses, and attempts to come around again to hit the target or explodes after running out of fuel.
ECV
ECV
Acronym
A vessel designed for EWar, or Electronic Warfare. An ECV’s Callsign in a formation is “Raspberry.” ECV stands for Electronic Countermeasures Vessel. ECV’s are completely defenseless, and always travel with companion vessels for Point Defense.
RCL
RCL
Acronym
RCL stands for Rapid Craft Launcher. Essentially, a giant railgun that fires out Starcraft for their duties.
IFE
IFE
Acronym
IFE stands for Ion Force Engine. An Ion Force Engine maximizes efficiency, and Thrust to Weight Ratio. It might not be the fastest or most maneuverable engine in the sector, but makes up for modularity in being able to equip a battlecruiser or a starcraft with the same engine with a few minor adjustments.
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((Thanks. I know I’m not as good a military sci-fi writer - in fact, I might borrow some of your terminology because of its ease of use.))
((Anyway.))
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To the “east” (or “spinward”) lay an arc of stars the Lenyakei called “the Great Wall”, recalling the legend of a similar wall that once deterred barbarians from the north. (Not that it ever worked, mind you.) It represented a potential bounty for the Demarchy and her people, especially when the “west” was practically empty.
But it only took a short while to get public and private interests aligned, and soon, the 1st Spinward Expedition set off from Beisai’s Howayek Fleetyards, with two Qesenang class cargo transports, three Tawûs class exploratory frigates, and 236 brave souls. Well, either brave, or really, really foolish.
The nearest star system was 18 light years away, and so the crew - half of whom are Kapahen, due to their innate wanderlust - prepared for the long haul.
A couple weeks have passed, and the Expedition reaches their first destination: a red dwarf star, with two planets and an outer dust belt. Preparations are made to drop out of warp and prepare for surface missions, and the crew gets excited for their first official field trip.
Little do they know, they are being watched.
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Composition of the 1st Laniakean Spinward Expedition:
2 x Qesenang-class multipurpose freighter
- LSV Cool Bug Outside
- LSV Brush Your Teeth
3 x Tawûs-class exploration-rated frigate
- LNS Sharpbeak
- LNS Kosatka
- LNS Paonota
Expedition Commander: Kamayet Min
XO: Vaine Alliaume
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67th Naval Task Force, Border Region
RNDFV Storm’s Eye, Action Information Center
Composition
Cruiser Force
1x Vitreo Class Cruiser
- “Storm’s Eye”
2x Palisade Class Cruisers
-
“Frontier’s Watch”
– Attached 34th Space Superiority Squadron “Frontiersmen”
– Attached 2nd Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Lost Lodgers” -
“Patient Paradox”
– Attached 28th Space Superiority Squadron “Shooting Stars”
– Attached 7th Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Armed Assailants”
Screening Force
1x Nightshade Class Destroyer
- “Hex”
2x Polymer Class Frigates
- “Midnight Brawl”
- “Screening Shot”
6x Firelight Class Corvettes
- “Cadia”
- “Listio”
- “Absol”
- “Triage-112”
- “Alantios”
- “Tio-4”
“Radar Operations to the Board.”
“Go ahead, RO.”
“Tagging four bogeys, two elements formations.”
“Communications Officer.”
“Go ahead, COMMO.”
“Ships are also non responsive to IFF Pings.”
“Roger, adding info to the board across the datalink.”
“Screening Formation get us a better picture on the board.”
“Roger moving, pushing vector triple zero.”
“Insignias are inconsistent with any insignia in the directory.”
“Ships are uniform config, these ain’t pirates from ANA.”
“Picture is updated.”
“Try to get a look at any languages that may be in the directory. Escort them if they start trespassing.”
“Will comply.”
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The expedition burns into a high orbit around the first planet from the star, a warm Neptune-sized planet with 8 small moons. Robotic probes plummeted and disappeared into the beige-white clouds, confirming a high concentration of antimatter in the magnetosphere - perfectly positioned to refuel interstellar vessels - and a helium-rich atmosphere.
Meanwhile, a Kapahen communications officer by the name of “Lazarek” who fell asleep at the desk wakes up to see unusual results in their idle surveying. Some kind of static, they assume, before consulting their Primaly colleague.
|Hey Oztala, you seeing this? These lights appear outta nowhere, burn bright for about five minutes, then bam - nothing.| They point to the screen, where a cluster of lights are indeed moving. |You think it could be aliens?|
The green-feathered avian’s eyes narrow as she looks closer, before she turns back to Lazarek. <I dunno. Let’s tag ‘em, see if we can find ‘em after a couple days.>
|Alright.| They sit back at their desk, staring at the pinpricks of light as they estimate their orbits. Surely they must be an in-system phenom- what. the hell. was that.
They watched a contingent of those distant lights - no less than 6 - detached from the main group. As the bits and bytes connected, the white-scaled eastie’s eyes widened.
|Oh Mazu.|
Within the shichen (时辰, 2 hours) the surface team was back on board; after the second shichen, the fleet was on full combat alert. These interlopers represented a threat; they could potentially kill Lenyakei expansion into the Great Wall.
Pray to your gods, Lannies. Who knows what’s on the other side?
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67th Naval Task Force, Screening Force, Border Region
RNDFV Hex, Action Information Center
Composition
Cruiser Force
1x Vitreo Class Cruiser
- “Storm’s Eye”
2x Palisade Class Cruisers
-
“Frontier’s Watch”
– Attached 34th Space Superiority Squadron “Frontiersmen”
– Attached 2nd Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Lost Lodgers” -
“Patient Paradox”
– Attached 28th Space Superiority Squadron “Shooting Stars”
– Attached 7th Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Armed Assailants”
Screening Force
1x Nightshade Class Destroyer
- “Hex”
2x Polymer Class Frigates
- “Midnight Brawl”
- “Screening Shot”
6x Firelight Class Corvettes
- “Cadia”
- “Listio”
- “Absol”
- “Triage-112”
- “Alantios”
- “Tio-4”
“New Picture. They look to be entering into defensive positions.”
“Added to the board.”
“How we looking, Xeno Linguistics?”
“It’s a mixture between old world languages. Atleast, one of them is. There’s like three, and they swap regularly. We’ll see.”
“New Picture, five ships, not four.”
“Helmsman, cut neutral. Cruiser Force inform Atlia Reach Command Center we have intrusions, scramble out the 28th.”
“Begin Defensive Jamming while we’re at it. Charlie Mike.”
“Roger Continuing Mission.”
Patient Paradox, Palisade Class Cruiser
Quick Launch Facility 4A
The lights in the QLF turn off briefly, before turning back on a light blue. An automated voice the crew are accustomed to screams out
Scramble! Scramble! Alert Crews to their Starcraft! Scramble! Scramble!
The Flight Deck is a symphony of chaos as crews move their SSF-308 Savants into their launch bays. Outside, the three remaining Firelight Corvettes move into a triangle around the three cruisers as calls are being made. The First Three o Eights are sent spaceward and eventually the twenty four starcraft race out to join the Nightshade, Polymers, and Firelights.
“Three o Eights are scrambled and are off the deck. All units push vector 220 Referencing off the Hex.”
67th Naval Task Force, Screening Force, Border Region
RNDFV Hex, Action Information Center
“How we looking on our translation, XL?”
“Cracking it takes time, it’s not a one and done procedure. It can’t be rushed.”
“Let the man cook.”
“Maintain defensive positions overlooking them. Prep CIPDS in case we take fire.”
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In the deep blue of the command decks, everything and everyone was silently going through pandemonium. A chaos so fluid, one could say it was perfectly orchestrated.
Missile compartments were loaded, ready to launch at a millisecond’s notice; all scopes were pointed at the array of nine fast-moving objects in the gravity well. And when radar and gravitic sensors failed, they resorted back to good ol’ fashioned visual observation.
The fleet would dock together, meeting on the Kosatka to discuss strategies and whether to send a message. The vote was unanimous - they would compile the standard Xenosophont Greeting Package, tack on a message from Expedition command, and broadcast it on all frequencies.
They undocked from one another, and fearfully watched the distant lights grow brighter.
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A probe shot out of the hot Neptune’s gravity well, out of jamming range, and began broadcasting the message. In the midst of everything, some folks managed to keep their heads in one piece, and added pictures and videos that would hopefully convey a message of “you no shoot, we no shoot” and “we’re just exploring”. You know, the good stuff.
Hopefully the incoming battlegroup could pick up the message.
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67th Naval Task Force, Screening Force, Border Region
RNDFV Hex, Action Information Center
Composition
Cruiser Force
1x Vitreo Class Cruiser
- “Storm’s Eye”
2x Palisade Class Cruisers
-
“Frontier’s Watch”
– Attached 34th Space Superiority Squadron “Frontiersmen”
– Attached 2nd Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Lost Lodgers” -
“Patient Paradox”
– Attached 28th Space Superiority Squadron “Shooting Stars”
– Attached 7th Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Armed Assailants”
Screening Force
1x Nightshade Class Destroyer
- “Hex”
2x Polymer Class Frigates
- “Midnight Brawl”
- “Screening Shot”
6x Firelight Class Corvettes
- “Cadia”
- “Listio”
- “Absol”
- “Triage-112”
- “Alantios”
- “Tio-4”
“Board, Picture, RO.”
“Go Ahead, RO.”
“Tag, One Bogey, Vector 145, Reference Nightshade.”
“Board, Picture, COMMO.”
“Go Ahead, COMMO”
“Bogey off Vector 145 is broadcasting.”
“Board, Picture, XL.”
“Go Ahead, XL.”
“Cracked it. Attached Translation to Board.”
“All is added to board.”
“Helmsman cut neutral.”
“Helm, Neutral.”
“Process their messages and we’ll figure it out from there.”
“Copy. I’m attaching a translation of the probe now.”
“Screening Force Actual, Cruiser Force Actual.”
“Cruiser Force Actual, Screening Force Actual.”
“Do we have a plan for First Contact Procedures?”
“Nomads?”
“Well, maybe? They seem more like explorers?”
“Alright, well I’ll leave it to you. You have that degree in Linguistics.”
“Screening Force Actual Copies. Over and out.”
67th Naval Task Force, Screening Force, Border Region
RNDFV Hex, Action Information Center
CMDR McKenzie Sarasota
“This is Commander McKenzie Sarasota, representing the Defense Forces of the Scientific Directorate of Rosecordia. Our long distance sensors saw a pop up of five ships and we came to investigate. Does anybody copy this communique?”
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The expeditionaries all breathe a sigh of relief. The unknown factor appears to be… Human? Not Human like them, but still… Human.
Commander Min assembles the ship captains - and any linguistics majors present - on the command deck of the Kosatka , and compile another message. The fleet stays on combat alert, just in case.
TESTING, TESTING - ONE, TWO, THREE. HELLO, COMMANDER SARASOTA, WE HEAR YOU LOUD AND CLEAR. THIS IS EXPEDITION COMMANDER KAMAYET MIN, REPRESENTING THE LENYAKEI DEMARCHY. WE ARE HERE TO EXPLORE AND CLAIM NEW SYSTEMS FOR SETTLEMENT. WE SINCERELY APOLOGIZE FOR RAISING TENSIONS. WE HAD HOPED TO EXPLORE THIS VOLUME WITHOUT ISSUE.
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67th Naval Task Force, Screening Force, Border Region
RNDFV Hex, Action Information Center
CMDR McKenzie Sarasota
Composition
Cruiser Force
1x Vitreo Class Cruiser
- “Storm’s Eye”
2x Palisade Class Cruisers
-
“Frontier’s Watch”
– Attached 34th Space Superiority Squadron “Frontiersmen”
– Attached 2nd Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Lost Lodgers” -
“Patient Paradox”
– Attached 28th Space Superiority Squadron “Shooting Stars”
– Attached 7th Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Armed Assailants”
Screening Force
1x Nightshade Class Destroyer
- “Hex”
2x Polymer Class Frigates
- “Midnight Brawl”
- “Screening Shot”
6x Firelight Class Corvettes
- “Cadia”
- “Listio”
- “Absol”
- “Triage-112”
- “Alantios”
- “Tio-4”
“Welcome into the Directorate, this place has remained unsettled for the last… According to the Directory, Twelve hundred years. We’ve been running fleet patrols out here for fun and to prevent piracy.”
“Though, it is odd, we’ve never seen any of your ships around here. Are you new around here?”
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YES, WE ARE NEW HERE. HOPEFULLY WE AREN’T TOO LATE TO THE GALACTIC PARTY. IF WE CLAIM AND ANNEX THESE SYSTEMS, DON’T TAKE IT THE WRONG WAY.
ONE OF OUR LIEUTENANTS IS SUGGESTING WE MEET UP SOMEWHERE. HOW DOES THE 6TH MOON OF THIS PLANET SOUND? IT’S SMALL, BUT THERE’S A TRIPLE CROSSING COMING UP AND WE COULD GET A COUPLE OF NICE PHOTOS.
This is all coming from recorded voice and video messages.
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67th Naval Task Force, Screening Force, Border Region
RNDFV Hex, Action Information Center
CMDR McKenzie Sarasota
Composition
Cruiser Force
1x Vitreo Class Cruiser
- “Storm’s Eye”
2x Palisade Class Cruisers
-
“Frontier’s Watch”
– Attached 34th Space Superiority Squadron “Frontiersmen”
– Attached 2nd Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Lost Lodgers” -
“Patient Paradox”
– Attached 28th Space Superiority Squadron “Shooting Stars”
– Attached 7th Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Armed Assailants”
Screening Force
1x Nightshade Class Destroyer
- “Hex”
2x Polymer Class Frigates
- “Midnight Brawl”
- “Screening Shot”
6x Firelight Class Corvettes
- “Cadia”
- “Listio”
- “Absol”
- “Triage-112”
- “Alantios”
- “Tio-4”
“I’d love to, unfortunately due to it not being a sanitized space, there is a very high likelihood that an infection, common for you or me, to spread and infect a large portion of our crews, respectively. Currently, in Atlia, it’s about 20~ Light Years away, we got word that they’re sanitizing a space for you guys. So, once you finish up here, you’d be wise to make some calls back to your government and explain your situation. We’ll be waiting. Meet us at Planet Six’s Fourth Lagrange Point. I’ll be going now, I’ve got calls of my own to make.”
she strikes the channel and walks away from her communicator
“Helmsman, All Ahead, bring us out of the gravity well and back to CF.”
“Helmsman, All Ahead, bringing us out of the gravity well and back to CF.”
“COMMO, get me a line to CF Actual.”
“CFA.”
“Positive Communication, we’ll meet them at the sixth planet’s fourth Lagrange Point. How are things at Atlia currently?”
“We’re bouncing multispec currently, we told them human, and two other species. They’ve adjusted O2 accordingly. Once you get here we’ll get moving.”
“Board, Picture, Bogeys are classed as neutral. Engage on a Fire if Fired upon basis. Hostile Forces in this system are no-factor. Pilots continue patrols as normal.”
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THE MOON IS QUITE LITERALLY AN AIRLESS 30 KILOMETER LONG TUBER, BUT SURE. FAIR WINDS, COMMANDER SARASOTA.
Commander Min closes the feed and turns to their subordinates.
|Alright. Let’s bring the probe back in, and get a word to Beisai. Looks like they’re inviting us to a sleepover. Also, flag the “Directorate” vessels as non-hostile. Don’t want to start a war now.|
The crew copies. Lazarek and Oztala sneak a view of the target star system - real-time images display bustling traffic throughout the various planets and moons, not unlike their own system. Then it’s back to work.
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[… so, apparently, they found a new Human civilization across the Wall. This is gonna be … fun, to say the least. My love, what do You think?]
[I… I don’t know. I don’t have your level of foresight or anything. Best we can do is wait out, and plan for any occasion. If they could help us out get back to our world, we’ll take it.]
[Alright, hun. Sounds like a plan.]
[… don’t say it.]
[Aww, c’mon, you sound great!]
[No I don’t! Every time I try to do this tone I just sound excessively edgy!]
[Oh, bless your heart. You’re fiiiiine~]
[Mmrrwhr.]
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67th Naval Task Force, Screening Force, Border Region
RNDFV Hex, Action Information Center
CMDR McKenzie Sarasota
Composition
Cruiser Force
1x Vitreo Class Cruiser
- “Storm’s Eye”
2x Palisade Class Cruisers
-
“Frontier’s Watch”
– Attached 34th Space Superiority Squadron “Frontiersmen”
– Attached 2nd Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Lost Lodgers” -
“Patient Paradox”
– Attached 28th Space Superiority Squadron “Shooting Stars”
– Attached 7th Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Armed Assailants”
Screening Force
1x Nightshade Class Destroyer
- “Hex”
2x Polymer Class Frigates
- “Midnight Brawl”
- “Screening Shot”
6x Firelight Class Corvettes
- “Cadia”
- “Listio”
- “Absol”
- “Triage-112”
- “Alantios”
- “Tio-4”
Dawn’s Respite
DNIV Dawn’s Respite
Defiance Class Stealth Battlecruiser
The last design of the Former Federation, the Defiance Class is a marvel of Serniani Engineering, it’s low visibility construction utilizing light composite materials and a classified emission hiding technology allows the ship to stay nearly stealthy while in realspace. Defiance Class Vessels stayed in service with Directorate Naval Intelligence, and have been constantly upgraded and updated with new capabilities.
The ships reach their destination and hold their positions, watching and waiting
“Board, Picture. Picture updated. Two bounced Communications. It’s Dawn’s Respite, tagged as friendly Defiance Class Battlecruiser.”
“COMMO, line.”
“Opening.”
“Captain Lightfoot speaking.”
“Assuming Operational Handoff for Anti Piracy?”
“Yup. Only ship in the area, moving in, y’all are cleared once you get them moving. Dawn’s Respite, going dark.”
The line cuts, and the ship seemingly disappears
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((Hi, sorry for being nonexistent for over two weeks))
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So, the Expeditionaries set up an FTL communications probe, and relay the good news back to Lenyakei central. The Outer Space Committee has a heart attack and a half upon hearing how First Contact went, and as it just so coincides with the Lunar New Year, government authorities drop the news as fireworks adorn the skies of every inhabited world.
It’s mostly framed in a positive light - “let’s hope these we can make friends with these new Seriani folks!” - but some people are still very much concerned for the safety of those brave souls, stranded beyond the Great Wall…
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Meanwhile, the expeditionaries take a well deserved break from endlessly surveying the system, which turns out to be moderately stocked with rare metals and antimatter. After the 15 days of celebrations are over, they plot a course with the new Seriani star map, and slip out of the system.
It’s only three more months; how bad could it be?
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Multispectral Lines
Atlia Reach, Atlia System
CMDR McKenzie Sarasota, Governor Rachel Francis, Calio “Sparrow” Loom, Laurisa “Rapier” Loom
Composition
Cruiser Force
1x Vitreo Class Cruiser
- “Storm’s Eye”
2x Palisade Class Cruisers
-
“Frontier’s Watch”
– Attached 34th Space Superiority Squadron “Frontiersmen”
– Attached 2nd Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Lost Lodgers” -
“Patient Paradox”
– Attached 28th Space Superiority Squadron “Shooting Stars”
– Attached 7th Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Armed Assailants”
Screening Force
1x Nightshade Class Destroyer
- “Hex”
2x Polymer Class Frigates
- “Midnight Brawl”
- “Screening Shot”
6x Firelight Class Corvettes
- “Cadia”
- “Listio”
- “Absol”
- “Triage-112”
- “Alantios”
- “Tio-4”
SSF-308 Element
Attached 26th Space Superiority Squadron “The Turncoats”
Atlia 1st System Naval Defense Force Element
LV-44 “Fist of Justice”
LNV-45 “Righteous Fury”
The system is dense in gas and other star forming materials, most of it outside the heliopause of Atlia, the main system. The system is relatively small for being a sector capital, but being an outskirts sector, Atlia Reach isn’t that big anyway.
Calio felt the rush of energy as his SSF-308 “Savant” exited the relay. The small but nimble craft exited the gate, when he saw his comms light up. His Fiancee, Laurisa was calling him
“Hey Honey. Where’d you go?”
“I got called. Something popped up in Atlia. Sorry.”
“You know I hate it when you pop away without my knowledge. But, I suppose it can’t be helped. Just… Give the girl a call later.”
“I will. I’m getting Multispec off ASAC. I’ll talk later. Love you.”
“Love you too. Bye.”
The link ends
Governor Rachel Francis left her office, putting on an oxygen filter before entering the decontam room. The room was small, but they had to ensure that no pathogens were exchanged between species. She exited the decontam and took a seat.
CMDR McKenzie exits the Action Information Center, for the first time in a long time. She took slow, deep breaths before exiting to her private quarters, changing into more formal attire. She headed off to a PAG, heading down to the Embassy Side. Her shuttle lands, and she walks out towards a decontam room.
“Hey.”
“Right this way, ma’am. We need–”
“I understand. I was with FLTCMDR Claire when we met GCE for the first time. Made us all walk through the Decontam afterwards.”
“Oh. Well head with me.”
“Wait!”
McKenzie turns around and looks sick for a moment before regaining composure
“Well, Well, Well… If it ain’t the Turncoat from Eliza. What brings the Turncoat Fed back to Atlia?”
“I… I got called here… By Governor Francis…”
“Huh. Didn’t think anybody would ever want to work with you after–”
“Let’s get moving.”
Atlian Space Authority Center
Atlia Space
“ALCON. ALCON. Lenyakei Vessels Entering Atlian Space. Military Classed Vessels will be receiving a welcome off at Military Port Authority. It’ll be marked in your HUD. Non Military, push vector 90, towards the Atlia Space Port. You’ll be welcomed and decontam’d there. Copy All. Directorate Vessels make way, System Naval Defense Forces, Alfa and Beta, Escort their Frigates, Charlie and Delta, escort non military.”
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((OOC August here. Oh my god I’m so sorry, I don’t know why but notifications just don’t show up on my iPhone.))
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Three months have passed, and the Demarchy’s fleets decelerate from a hyperbolic slingshot into Atlian’s gravity well. Having sustained themselves on rations, hydroponic vegetables and fungi, and whatever snacks they’d bother to bring, dressing up and eating alien food is starting to sound quite appealing. Decontamination procedures were double-checked, docking ports are jury-rigged to fit the Altian design, and everyone made sure to get a shrimpful night’s sleep ((OOC: can’t relate)) before approaching the station the next day.
Approximately twelve seconds after the directions are sent, the fleet transmit a signal back.
ALTIAN STATION, THIS IS COMMANDER MIN OF THE LENYAKEI 1st SPINWARD EXPEDITION. WE ACCEPT YOUR ESCORT.
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(OOC: Oh, Hey! For future reference, if you need to check, I’d check every two to four days, I usually reply earlier, but sometimes I straight up forget to.)
Atlian Space Authority Center
Atlia Reach, Atlia System
Composition
Cruiser Force
1x Vitreo Class Cruiser
- “Storm’s Eye”
2x Palisade Class Cruisers
-
“Frontier’s Watch”
– Attached 34th Space Superiority Squadron “Frontiersmen”
– Attached 2nd Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Lost Lodgers” -
“Patient Paradox”
– Attached 28th Space Superiority Squadron “Shooting Stars”
– Attached 7th Space Strategic Lift Squadron “Armed Assailants”
Screening Force
1x Nightshade Class Destroyer
- “Hex”
2x Polymer Class Frigates
- “Midnight Brawl”
- “Screening Shot”
6x Firelight Class Corvettes
- “Cadia”
- “Listio”
- “Absol”
- “Triage-112”
- “Alantios”
- “Tio-4”
SSF-308 Element
Attached 26th Space Superiority Squadron “The Turncoats”
Atlia 1st System Naval Defense Force Element
LV-44 “Fist of Justice”
LNV-45 “Righteous Fury”
“LV-44, Fist of Justice, status, how copy?”
“All clear here. No problems, continuing course.”
“LNV-45, Righteous Fury, status, how copy?”
“Still operating on Skelie Crew, but we’ll be fine for this, IFE’s taking a lil too much heat, but we’ll be fine.”
“Copy all, report to the Engineering Bay afterwards, Charlie Mike.” (OOC: Continue Mission)
Atlia Spaceport (Disembarkation)
Atlia Reach, Atlia System
Composition
System Defense Force Presence in ASPD
1st Atlian Marine Division
-
31st Riot Control Company “Composite Controllers”
-
1st Specialized Marksman Company
The ships were guided in and the crews were disembarked. The place was quiet, and the disembarkation facility was cleared of people. The only people around were wearing masks, Port Officers, usually wearing bright yellow, were replaced with the dull gray-black Urban Camouflage of the System Defense Force’s 1st Marine Division. Eventually, everybody was decontaminated, weapons were removed, and moved to the Atlia Central Spire Station (ACSS).
Atlia Military Port Authority Station
Atlia Reach, Atlia System
SCMCPO Violet Lateria
A large Hangar inside AMPAS neatly fit the ships inside. The area inside AMPAS appeared bustling in activity, in stark contrast to the Disembarkation facilities. A few of the younger members walked up to the windows nearby and excitedly chatted amongst themselves
. . .
Nearly all scattered upon seeing the older Senior Command Master Chief Petty Officer (SCMCPO) Violet Lateria, as she walked into and exited the airlock, checking the airlock, checking the doors to see if they’re able to close it.
She clicks a button on her suit
“Control.”
“Go ahead Violet.”
“We’re all clear here, they fit snug as a blackbear in a glass cave. We’re cleared to closed the drydock.”
“Drydock closing. We’ll pressurize the area later.”
“Copy all.”
Violet Lateria walks back inside, the rest of the personnel scattering
“Drydock control to Lenyakei Vessels, closing up and pressurizing. You’ll be able to leave momentarily. Welcome to Atlia Military Port Authority Station. Weapons can and will be confinscated. Please do bring them aboard. You’ll be escorted to Atlia Central Spire Station. Copy all.”
Violet Lateria finally walks to the cafeteria, to grab personnel.
“I need volunteers.”
Personnel in the Cafeteria stay silent
Violet Lateria finally starts walking around, tapping people on the head
“You get extra work today. Congrats on the lottery. Go grab the CBRN. You four, Decontam. Meet at the Drydock.”
“Control, signal them they can disembark.”
“Drydock control to Lenyakei Vessels, you are clear to disembark, watch your step.”
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