NationStates Jolt Archive

The massive ship hung in space, away from the noisy conflict raging over Mars. Contact with the beacon was still maintained while the AI ruminated. The Pakleds that went wild from the mysterious laughter were summarily shot while the gunnery galleries were sealed and routed to automatic control. Repairs were underway as the majority of the Pakleds rested serely in their cryocubes.


Information on this sector is incomplete. Security of this ship is paramount. Perimeter Defense protocol #10 initiated. Internal repairs underway.



We need to look for things that make us go. Must keep ship safe.



Agreed. Target destination not yet acquired. Wilder Avatar nearly complete.



Wilder is smart. Are shuttles ready? We need some friends. What about Junkions?



Unknown. Contact lost. According to available information, Earth system is the most fortified. Course alteration: Jovian planet. Will scan asteroid belt for possible resource availability.


The ship's sublight engines sprang to life, accelerating the colony ship to its new heading.

The huge ship drew closer to the asteroid belt, trying to be as careful as possible not to draw undue attention. Long range scanners began to actively scan for any space vessel traffic as well as various communication bands.

Inside one of the cargo holds, an automated shuttle undergoes final flight checks.

OOC: If anyone wants to jump in, feel free.