NationStates Jolt Archive

In their weekly international press release, the government of New Xanthal unveiled the following article to the international community.
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Clearing the streets
by Faraday Hawking
The great United States of New Xanthal has announced plans to move the lower classes completely off the Alpha continent of our home world to ensure that they do not trouble the eyes of the superior citizens. The lower classes will be required to live in their own cities, where they will do their part in ensuring the continued growth of the New Xanthalian economy. The upper class will be allowed to live their lives in luxury, away from the squalor of the dirty urchins that make up the working class of our nation. In the intrest of maintaining order in the communities of workers, a new middle class of Border Police will be created to ensure that our workers stay in their place, out of the way of their betters. Border Police will carry standing authorization to take all necessary action to keep the lower classes in their communities and ensure their continued productivity. To further ensure our future, we have negotiated with our travel companies to raise fares beyond the affordable range for workers. Price floors for tickets of carriers from other nations will also be set to assure that the workers can not leave. In this way will we secure the pillars of our nation so that we may build our great state on them confident of their stability.
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Xanthal has issued several formal objections to the actions of their former comrades, but there seems to be little ear for other opinions in the U.S.N.X. government. It is a disturbing trend that promises to continue into the forseeable future for the radically right-wing opressive nation. One Xanthalian journalist called the latest actions of New Xanthal "a dispicible violation of the rights of the working class to ensure the opulent lifestyle of the wealthy." There seems to be little argument from New Xanthalian corporations, but they call their actions "a critical measure in maintaining the status quo and continued prosperity of the superior classes." The Socialist Republic of Xanthal has formally blacklisted the United States of New Xanthal in response to what the Dictator called "blatant disregard for universal sentient rights on the part of the New Xanthalian government and corporations." The U.S.N.X. President countered the remark with a criticism of the Socialist Republic's "useless endeavour to preserve equality of its people." With the stress between the estranged nations building rapidly, it seems increasingly likely that the relatively recent Treaty of Aranamor may not last.

The Great White Holy Empire of Kecha officially protests the actions of New Xanthal taken against their own Working Class this day. You shall someday regret this decision.

Skeelzania full heartily supports the U.S.N.X., as we believe it is every nations right to discriminate, oppress, and generally just be really mean to whoever is deemed "sub-standard". While the Principality does not think an economy based on fundamentally slave labor is a strong economy, we understand the New Xanthalian upper classes desire to live a life free of unsightly beggars, lower-tier laborers and street urchins. In fact, we can relate first hand to the U.S.N.X's plight, as we ourselves have a problem involving refugees and shanty towns in our more prestigious suburbs.

"Utterly Despicable, I am giving U.S.N.X, a warning, they wil be ejected from the alliance if they do not reconsider this, Skeelzania, fortunately you do not take action, which allows you to stay.. but U.S.N.X, change your ways, or face ejection, and possible war."

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Queen Rachel Carvas I
Queendom of Arenumberg
Leader of The Alliance of New Aranamor.

The Jitanese Empire formally protests this action under international law, trade sanctions shall be placed upon the U.S.N.X.

Marked for the monitoring of our unruly cousins.

Kecha: Perhaps. We shall see.

Skeelzania: We thank you for your understanding and respect.

Arenumberg: You have no right nor grounds to eject us from the New Aranamor Alliance. Read your own constitution.
-All Members pool their resources and assist each other.
We have cooperated with all alliance efforts known to us to date.
-All Members are free to govern as they see fit.
This is how we see fit to govern our nation.
-All Nations Species are equal.
All species in New Xanthal are granted equal rights.
-Free Trade is Enforced.
We maintain a policy of free trade.

Jitano: Noted.

Kecha shall now be placing sanctions of the heaviest level on New Xanthal. We are also considering proposals for a blockade.

If you blockade New Xanthal, the Socialist Republic will escort ships past your blockade. We oppose any and all attempts to halt fair trade and transport through others' space, especially when the other party is our brethren. You are free to impose whatever sanctions you would like on New Xanthal, but do not try to stop other nations' ships.

Xanthal: This statement of yours will be taken into consideration. We hope relations between our nations, both IDI, will not be strained.

Skeelzania formally protests this blatant infringment on a nation's soverignty. This blockade is a clear move by the more developed, aggressive nations to flex their politcal and military muscle. Skeelzanian ships will pay no heed to the Kechian blockade and, if fired upon, will be escorted by Skeelzanian Naval units.

We have not yet confirmed/denied a initiative to blockade New Xanthal. If we decide to form the blockade it will be enforced against ALL who attempt to go through it.

Kecha, we implore you to cease the pursuit of a blockade. Such a thing is unnecessary, as this system will soon implode upon itself as a new class is formed from the oppressed working class, if history is any sign. Why force a solution upon a problem when the problem will solve itself?

The segregation cannot proceed to happen, it is a form of discrimination!

if a blockade is organized we will support it

We wholeheartedly condemn NX's actions. We will not support a blockade, it is an infringement of NX's sovereignity.

We are just as unhappy as you all are, but it is not our place to try changing the policies of other nations.

Kecha: If you blockade us we will be unable to stop you, but do not think you can topple our policy so easily. We are perfectly capable of operating on our own, without any trade.

Xanthal: We appreciate your respect for our sovereignty, if nothing else.

Skeelzania: We continue to admire and encourage your steadfast opposition to the power-hungry nations that would try to destroy our way of life.

Cyberutopia: The Border Police will ensure that our working class stays in its place. If they don't, we will level the cities that oppose us, and the people with them. If those in the working class can succeed in their cities, they will be allowed to live among the higher classes. Not everyone can be born into success, you know.

Arenumberg: What's the Human expression? Bite me. You have no grounds to eject us from the NAA, and you know it.

Jitano: And you will make many enemies in the process.

Hattia: Indeed. We have the right to run our own nation the way we want to.

Cyberutopia: We know the problem shall eventually solve itself, but why wait? The less the people must suffer, the better.

Arenumberg: Well-spoken!

Jitano: Be advised that a 90% chance now exists of us initiating a full bloackade of New Xanthal.

Hattia: You complain that a blockade will infringe on the rights of NX, yet you allow them to oppress their people?

Xanthal: If you won't change this for the better, we shall!

New Xanthal: We have our ways of causing you to give in. Do not give us cause to demonstrate our....capabilities.

We are now rigging a thus-far classified number of KAR ships for long-term independent work. The ships are under the controll of Admiral Karl Vincent Rose.

The Anceint Zoir Imperum frowns on the actions of the New Xanthalians.

Emperor Gernx

I must say I am extremely dispointed by the actions of the New Xanthalian government. I will not as off yet go as far as blockades or interviton as of yet however.

King Doran

The Systems Commonwealth has been watching the situation concerning New Xanthal with great interest, and although the Commonwealth may have a monarch as its head of state, we also have a democratically elected government, and it pains us to see large populations of citizens falling victim to the horrors of facisim, dictatorships, and widespread discrimination.

The Commonwealth would provide political support for such a blockade, and perhaps if the situation required it, ships to support the blockade as well. However any promises of ships is completely dependent on the status of the conflict the Systems Commonwealth is currently involved in with the Klonor Empire.

This has been a transmission from Commonwealth Foreign Affairs
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It has been confirmed. If the New Xanthalians do not change their ways in 12 hours, we shall initiate a blockade. This blockade shall be indefinite.

The Free Market Empire of Zerni will respect the blockade, as what the New Xanthalians are doing is an insult to free market enterpise and the rights of men.

Emperor Mishimi

the Techological Kingdom of Tordor will accept any refugees fleeing the opressive system proposed by the New Xanthalian government.

Queen Seria

the Techological Kingdom of Tordor will accept any refugees fleeing the opressive system proposed by the New Xanthalian government.

Queen Seria

The Grand Duchy of Tirah is most dispointed in the actions of the New Xanthalian's government in its actions towards its people. I had hope that we could work with them but it seems they are heading down an path of barbarism rejected even by modern empires and kingdoms.

Grand Duke Ivan.

OOC: To note the Grand duke was put in power by the people of Tirah after they won their indepence, he knows were his suport came from and isn't stupid enough to turn his back on it.

Grand Prince Skeelzot, in an address to the Ziad on Planet Solomon:

"People of Skeelzania! At 1541 Solomon Standard Time the Kechian's announced plans to initate a blockade of the United States of New Xanthal within 12 hours if the U.S.N.X does not concede to their demands. Once again, Skeelzania protests the actions of these overly rightouess nations in their attempts to dictate domestic policy onto their weaker neighbors. But unlike some members of the New Aranamor Alliance, we do not plan to sit idlelly by as one of our oldest members is strangled! As of 1600 hours the Skeelzanian fleet has been activated. At the first sign of
aggression against New Xanthal, our ships will spring to their aid. We implore that fellow New Aranamorian's do the same.

Already puppet states are flocking to the Kechian banner, giving thier 'support'. To that, I say we shall meet them head on with the Red and Black Flag of the Principality! Skeelzania stands prepared to defend not only ourselves, but all members of the Alliance from alien aggression.

I acknowledge the fact that the people of New Xanthal are not human either, but that does not matter! In joining the New Aranamor Alliance, we swore to protect all members, wether they be human, dwarf, elven, Xanthalian, or super-intelligent shades of the color blue. Long live the Principality! Long live New Aranamor!

In light of the threats made against the blockade, the Systems Commonwealth will send a detachment from the 5th Fleet to help ensure the integrity of the blockade. The detachment is composed of thirty ships, with the Glorious Heritage Class Heavy Crusier Renewed Valor leading the Heavy Cruiser Battle Group.

The 5th Fleet will not fire unless a ship tries to cross the blockade line, the Systems Commonwealth pleads with all governments to respect the blockade.

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The Renewed Valor

we offered you support and we stand by that promise but we also wonder why a nation would want to seperate the two classes, it might have beneficial results in early on but as time moves on I can only see this ending in tragedy, I again ask as a friend you do not let hasty decisions cause you great regrets later on.

The government of Vernii condemns the blockade of New Xanthal, and any warships attempting to stop Verniian flagged merchant vessels will be treated as pirates.

OOC: New Xanthal, I sent you a telegram.

should the blockade become a reality The Centuri Station would formally request that it's newest ship the Adriango Maru a cvalinteen Class carrier be allowed to cross the blockade in order transfer medical supplies and such should an event occur in which it is needed.


Steven Resslin,
leader of The Centuri Station

The Systems Commonwealth of Terra Alliance sees no reason why a vessel carrying crucial humanitarian supplies would not be allowed to cross the blockade, as long as the vessel in question agrees to be searched before proceeding to onto New Xanthal.

He had been the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of the Wick for over 10 years now, and never had he been so nervous. He marched confidently up to the podium, took a deep breathe and looked straight into the camera. If there were any others in the press room they would have noticed the complete lack of Teleprompters, every one of Brooks’ speeches were his own.
“People of the Wick, I bring you alarming news from the territory of New Xanthal. Advanced scouts from the U.S.N.X have detected what appears to be a large and hostile fleet approaching their border. As of yet an accurate count of the hostile vessels is impossible due to the high levels of ECM being emitted. It is believed that this fleet intends to force the U.S.N.X to comply to their previous demands of social reform. While the Wick does not condone the U.S.N.X actions, this volition of their sovereignty can not be tolerated.

To this end, the 4th Fleet under Admiral Congreve has been sent to the frontier of the U.S.N.X they will enter their territory once our help is accepted and defend our alliance against this threat.

That is all.

The 4th fleet represents no less then 50% of the Wick’s strength in capital ships and 20% in light units:
8 Sphinx class Super Dreadnaughts
6 Reliant class Battle Cruisers
12 Heavy Cruisers
8 Light cruisers
20 Destroyers

The advanced destroyer divions could possibly arrive at the border within six hours.

Meanwhile, in Breseldenberg.

"Do we have their support, and their ships?"

"Of course, My Queen, the fleet is ammasing at Bastillion.. and the.. "LOADW's" are ready to be demonstrated on the Uninhabited barren planet of Lamina, the parlaiment are currently voting on the course of action to take, they will notify you when ready"

"Good.. For now, leave me, and tell me when the LOADW's are in proper position, Thank You"

"Yes, My Queen."

IC: 75 Andromeda-Class ships are now en-route to New Xanthal, operating under the command of Admiral Karl Vincent Rose.

OOC: All nations wishing to blockade should ask me as leader of the currently... torn NAA, i would like to say who enters allied space, and who doesnt, thnx

OOC: Kecha isn't known for asking anyone for permission to do anything, and we're moving against New Xanthal, not the NAA. All the same, if my blockade causes you problems, let me know.

We have been watching the current events in New Xanthal with uneasy interest. As of this moment we will cease any trade with New xanthal until it changes its policy. We will give our support to those nations organising a blockade.

King kurt I

IC: The 75 Kechan ships had finally completed their journey, and had arrived at the edges of the Relafia System. They waited for a moment untill Admiral Rose sent a simple order:

"Command to all units. Stand by to initiate blockade. Repeat. Stand by to initiate blockade. Over"

As of 1400 hours SST, all Skeelzanian Naval Ships have been raised to Level 4 Alert. The following vessels have been dispatched to the edge of Skeelzanian territory to await further orders. These include:

6 Draco heavy cruisers
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Length: 234 meters
Height: 69 meters
Width: 162
Weight (fully loaded): 26000 tons
Propulsion: 2 Ion Emission drives, 1 Tachyon Jump Drive
-Cruising speed: .4 LS(light speed)
-Burst Speed: .7 LS
- Tachyon Drive: 10. LS
Power plant: Heavy Fusion Reactor
Armament- Ion Cannon turrets x5 (4 forward facing turrets, one ventral three dorsal; 1 facing aft mounted behind bridge) 2 barreled Autocannon turrets x10, 4 torpedo tubes (forward facing).
Average armor covering- 1 meter of heavy duty Chobham Armor
Crew- 120
Marine Contingent: 150
Ships present: Tiamat. Fafnir, Nidhogg, Journungand, Jabberwock and Azhi Dahaki.

15 Wyrm light cruisers
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Length: 234 meters
Width: 98.4 meters
Height: 79.4 meters
Weight (fully loaded): 24000 tons
Propulsion: 2 Ion Emission drives, 1 Tachyon Jump Drive
-Cruising Speed: .4 SL
-Burst Speed: .6 SL
-Tachyon Drive: 10. SL
Power plant: Standard Fusion Reactor
Armament: 3 2-barreled Railgun Turrets (forward facing), 2 torpedo tubes (forward facing)
Average Armor Covering: 1 meter of standard ship armor
Crew- 100
Marine Contingent- 30

They are to remain on station unless New Xanthal's soverignty is threatened, where orders will then be delivered to them.

IC: On another order from Admiral Rose, all 75 of the Kechan ships descended like vultures. They moved into the Relafia System at high speed, but they maintained Silent Running* to avoid being detected untill they were in place. They quickly split into smaller groups. A group of 25 quickly formed a Holding Ring around Relafia IV, while another group of 25 did the same to Relafia I, and the remaining 25 ships moved into position around Relafia VII. The ships could, if they had to, move to the rest of the System quickly.

OOC:

* No communications, etc...

OOC: New Xanthal resides in the "Core" of the NAA, the most heavily populated sector, and on one side of it is me, and the other, Tristan Aloman, one of my colonies.. so.. see my point :).

"My Queen, The K's vessels have begun their blockade of our .. hm.. "allies" Worlds.."

"The fleet?"

"Ready.."

"Send the, hrm.. AAS Kestral, AAS Targent, and AAS Soul, monitor carefully, but do not get involved.."

"Yes, Queen"

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AAS Soul, Destroyer.

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AAS Targent, Carrier, Able to Launch Hornet Fighters, and Westfalen Bombers.

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AAS Kestral, Capital Ship.

Commonwealth 5th Fleet Flagship Renewed Valor

"Captain, our readings indicate that the Kechian fleet has assumed blockade positions on three planets in the system."

The Captain decided that he did not want to split his fleet up, the thirty ships were strongest when functioning as a complete HCBG.

"Pilot, take us into orbit around the sun, we'll hold position here, and wait for something to happen."

With that, the Systems Commonwealth ships hovered in an area of space between Relafia I and the Sun.

The 5th Fleet:

XMC - The Renewed Valor
DSA - Four ships
GDF - Sixteen ships
LRS - Nine ships

OOC:
Ship specs: http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2823867

The Socialist Republic of Xanthal is hereby sending 200 Armada starships to run the blockade of Relafia and escort approximately 100 cargo vessels from Xanthal and other nations through to New Xanthal. Be advised that they will not fire unless fired upon, and that these ships will be fully-functional warships. If necessary, we will dispatch 100 more ships to assist in running the blockade. It is time that the NAA, Xanthal, and all other nations opposed to the forced isolation of a nation simply because of its policies show their strength in defending New Xanthal's rights. I remind the NAA that it is required by the Treaty of Aranamor to help defend New Xanthal. The Xanthalian fleet will arrive in four hours, and it will escort its charges to New Xanthal's main port of call for merchant craft one hour later. Any ships in the way will be pushed aside by use of GMS, and any ships that fire on the Xanthalian fleet or the cargo ships under its protection will be destroyed by the might of the Armada.

-Xanthalian Dictator Vladimir Museveni

New Xanthal is mobilizing its five state-of-the-art Gundams, our only space weapons, to assist the Xanthalians and our other friends in helping both New Xanthalian and foreign vessels to run the blockade. Long live New Xanthal! Down with the opressors!

-New Xanthalian President Gerald Hauser

We do not approve of New Xanthal Policies but all we say is that the Teritoran Space Police will not torrate space piracy.

Grand Marshal of the Teritoran space police, Prince Borl.

The Xanthalian Armada ships being dispatched:

Intrepid class (light general purpose):
Number: 20
Vessels being sent:
XAS-26, XAS-27, XAS-28, XAS-29, XAS-30, XAS-31, XAS-32, XAS-33, XAS-34, XAS-35, XAS-36, XAS-37, XAS-38, XAS-39, XAS-40, XAS-41, XAS-42, XAS-43, XAS-44, XAS-45.

Andromeda class (heavy general purpose):
Number: 10
Vessels being sent:
XAS-01, XAS-02, XAS-03, XAS-04, XAS-05, XAS-06, XAS-07, XAS-08, XAS-09, XAS-10.

Sabre class (light tactical):
Number: 78
Vessels being sent:
XAS-161, XAS-163, XAS-164, XAS-165, XAS-166, XAS-167, XAS-168, XAS-169, XAS-170, XAS-171, XAS-172, XAS-173, XAS-174, XAS-175, XAS-176, XAS-177, XAS-178, XAS-179, XAS-180, XAS-181, XAS-182, XAS-183, XAS-184, XAS-185, XAS-186, XAS-187, XAS-188, XAS-189, XAS-190, XAS-191, XAS-192, XAS-193, XAS-194, XAS-195, XAS-196, XAS-197, XAS-198, XAS-199, XAS-200, XAS-201, XAS-202, XAS-203, XAS-204, XAS-205, XAS-206, XAS-207, XAS-208, XAS-209, XAS-210, XAS-211, XAS-212, XAS-213, XAS-214, XAS-215, XAS-216, XAS-217, XAS-218, XAS-219, XAS-220, XAS-221, XAS-222, XAS-223, XAS-224, XAS-225, XAS-226, XAS-227, XAS-228, XAS-229, XAS-230, XAS-231, XAS-232, XAS-233, XAS-234, XAS-235, XAS-236, XAS-237, XAS-248, XAS-249.

Dreadnaught class (heavy tactical):
Number: 60
Vessels being sent:
XAS-56, XAS-57, XAS-58, XAS-59, XAS-60, XAS-61, XAS-62, XAS-63, XAS-64, XAS-65, XAS-66, XAS-67, XAS-68, XAS-69, XAS-70, XAS-71, XAS-72, XAS-73, XAS-74, XAS-75, XAS-76, XAS-77, XAS-78, XAS-79, XAS-80, XAS-81, XAS-82, XAS-83, XAS-84, XAS-85, XAS-86, XAS-87, XAS-88, XAS-89, XAS-90, XAS-91, XAS-92, XAS-93, XAS-94, XAS-95, XAS-96, XAS-97, XAS-98, XAS-99, XAS-100, XAS-101, XAS-102, XAS-103, XAS-104, XAS-105, XAS-106, XAS-107, XAS-108, XAS-109, XAS-110, XAS-111, XAS-112, XAS-113, XAS-114, XAS-115.

Super Dreadnaught class (ultra-heavy tactical):
Number: 20
Vessels being sent:
XAS-131, XAS-132, XAS-133, XAS-134, XAS-135, XAS-136, XAS-137, XAS-138, XAS-139, XAS-140, XAS-141, XAS-142, XAS-143, XAS-144, XAS-145, XAS-146, XAS-147, XAS-148, XAS-149, XAS-150.

Eclipse class (ultra-heavy tactical):
Number: 2
Vessels being sent:
XAS-251, XAS-252.

Battlecube class (mobile battlestation):
Number: 10
Vessels being sent:
XAS-151, XAS-152, XAS-153, XAS-154, XAS-155, XAS-156, XAS-157, XAS-158, XAS-159, XAS-160.

This includes 15,000 slipfighters that are stored aboard these ships.


Vessel descriptions:

General purpose:

Intrepid class (light general purpose): $100,000,000,000
A light, versatile vessel; the Intrepid class boasts a great deal of the tactical and subsystem capability available in larger vessels without the immense drain on personnel and resources. The loss of space and resources inherant in the compact design means that for some non-combat missions the larger Andromeda class is a preferable choice.
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Dimensions: 350 X 150 X 70 meters
-Impulse drive (0.4 SL)
-Quantum Slipstream drive (500,000,000 SL)
-Complement: 110 crew, one AI
-10 slipfighters
-Powerplant: One Infinite Energy Core
-200 standard torpedos
-Gravity Manipulation System
-Cluster missiles
-Phaser banks (total 30):
--Fore: 11
--Aft: 5
--Port: 5
--Starboard: 5
--Dorsal: 10
--Ventral: 6
-Torpedo tubes (total 10):
--Fore: 4
--Aft: 2
--Port: 1
--Starboard: 1
--Dorsal: 1
--Ventral: 1
-Shielding:
--Primary: Type IX
-Armor rating: 2
-Atmospheric flight capable
-Landing capable

Andromeda class (heavy general purpose): $500,000,000,000
The Andromeda class is designed as an all-purpose vessel. Moderately well-armed but oversized and difficult to maneuver, it usually fights only when it can't run. The Andromeda class boasts a highly advanced sensor array, a large and diverse crew, and a variety of subsystems to get almost any job done.
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Dimensions: 1,500 X 1,000 X 750 meters
-Impulse drive (0.3 SL)
-Quantum Slipstream drive (500,000,000 SL)
-Complement: 750 crew, one AI
-50 slipfighters
-Powerplant: One Infinite Energy Core
-1,000 standard torpedos
-Gravity Manipulation System
-Cluster missiles
-Phaser banks (total 50):
--Fore: 19
--Aft: 15
--Port: 10
--Starboard: 10
--Dorsal: 19
--Ventral: 13
-Torpedo tubes (total 100):
--Fore: 30
--Aft: 20
--Port: 15
--Starboard: 15
--Dorsal: 10
--Ventral: 10
-Shielding:
--Primary: Type X
-Armor rating: 2

Combat:

Slipfighter class (one man fighter): $500,000
A small, one man fighter with unmatched agility and burning fast speed. The Slipfighter is armed with two multiphasic disrupter banks and two cluster missiles but, due to space constraints, has only type I shields. Used to combat other fighters or in swarms to defeat larger ships. A varient of the Slipfighter is also used as a planetary police vessel by the Ministry of Justice.
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Dimensions: 20 X 20 X 3 meters
-Impulse drive (0.5 SL)
-Quantum Slipstream drive (500,000,000 SL)
-Neural pilot interface
-Complement: 1 pilot
-Powerplant: One Infinite Energy Core
-2 cluster missiles
-2 forward multiphasic disrupter banks
-Type I shields
-Atmospheric flight capable
-Landing capable

Sabre class (light tactical): $100,000,000,000
The Sabre class is designed to pack a strong punch in a small package. The Sabre class has only a few torpedo tubes due to space constraints; but it has many phaser and disrupter banks. Its shields are of mediocre quality, so the Sabre class cannot withstand a sustained assault. It uses great speed and maneuverability coupled with its small size to dodge attacks while firing its powerful weapons. An unimpressive warship on its own, the Sabre class can do enormous damage when in fleets.
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Dimensions: 170 X 175 X 50 meters
-Impulse drive (0.5 SL)
-Quantum Slipstream drive (500,000,000 SL)
-Complement: 20 crew
-Powerplant: One Infinite Energy Core
-50 standard torpedos
-Phaser banks (total 14):
--Fore: 10
--Aft: 4
--Port: 4
--Starboard: 4
--Dorsal: 8
--Ventral: 6
-Multiphasic disrupter banks (total 20):
--Fore: 10
--Aft: 4
--Port: 2
--Starboard: 2
--Dorsal: 1
--Ventral: 1
-Torpedo tubes (total 3):
--Fore: 2
--Aft: 1
-Shielding:
--Primary: Type VII
-Armor rating: 3
-Atmospheric flight capable
-Landing capable

Dreadnaught class (medium tactical): $1,000,000,000,000
The Dreadnaught class is designed primarily for ship-to-ship combat, armed with a heavy load of standard weaponry as well as a midsize ion/plasma cannon. Despite its size the Dreadnaught is still highly maneuverable. It is protected by double shields and strong armor. A match for any ship of comparable class, the Dreadnaught is a very able and well-balanced warship.
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(Shown with wings in retracted position)
Dimensions (wings extended): 900 X 1,750 X 1,200 meters
-Impulse drive (0.4 SL)
-Quantum Slipstream drive (500,000,000 SL)
-Complement: 250 crew, one AI
-50 slipfighters
-Powerplant: Two Infinite Energy Cores
-10,000 standard torpedos
-Gravity Manipulation System
-Transphasic torpedos
-Ion cannon
-Plasma cannon
-Farad system
-6 100mm rail guns, one covering each facet of the ship
-Cluster missiles
-Phaser banks (total 53):
--Fore: 46
--Aft: 44
--Port: 12
--Starboard: 12
--Dorsal: 12
--Ventral: 3
-Multiphasic disrupter banks (total 127):
--Fore: 84
--Aft: 24
--Port: 5
--Starboard: 5
--Dorsal: 6
--Ventral: 3
-Torpedo tubes (total 35):
--Fore: 15
--Aft: 6
--Port: 2
--Starboard: 2
--Dorsal: 8
--Ventral: 2
-Shielding:
--Primary: Type X
--Secondary: Type IX
-Armor rating: 4
-Atmospheric flight capable
-Landing capable

Super Dreadnaught class (heavy tactical): $2,000,000,000,000
An enlarged, modified Dreadnaught class, the Super Dreadnaught sacrifices maneuverability for increased firepower, better defenses, and higher capacity for slipfighters. The Super Dreadnaught has a massive weapons load, and hardly ever needs resupply.
http://img29.photobucket.com/albums/v88/Zorak950/Ships/Super_Dreadnaught.jpg
(Shown with wings in retracted position)
Dimensions (wings extended): 1,500 X 2,500 X 2,000 meters
-Impulse drive (0.2 SL)
-Quantum Slipstream drive (500,000,000 SL)
-Complement: 500 crew, one AI
-100 slipfighters
-Powerplant: Two Infinite Energy Cores
-20,000 standard torpedos
-Gravity Manipulation System
-Transphasic torpedos
-Super ion cannon
-Super plasma cannon
-Farad system
-6 100mm rail guns, one covering each facet of the ship
-Cluster missiles
-Phaser banks (total 400):
--Fore: 350
--Aft: 200
--Port: 100
--Starboard: 100
--Dorsal: 50
--Ventral: 50
-Multiphasic disrupter banks (total 300):
--Fore: 120
--Aft: 70
--Port: 30
--Starboard: 30
--Dorsal: 30
--Ventral: 20
-Torpedo tubes (total 250):
--Fore: 60
--Aft: 50
--Port: 30
--Starboard: 30
--Dorsal: 40
--Ventral: 40
-Shielding:
--Primary: Type Z
--Secondary: Type X
--Trinary: Type X
-Armor rating: 4

Eclipse class (ultra-heavy tactical): $10,000,000,000,000
The Eclipse class is based off of the Imperial Star Destroyer class of the same name. It is massive, bigger than most starbases, but still relatively mobile. It's assault weapon power is unmatched, and it can take on most super-capital ships easily. It's size means that it is vulnerable to large numbers of smaller warships, so it is always escorted by other Xanthalian vessels. Adequately supported it can defeat entire fleets of enemy warships. Used mostly as a weapon of intimidation by the Armada.
http://img29.photobucket.com/albums/v88/Zorak950/Ships/Eclipse.jpg
(Shown flying with Imperial Star Destroyers)
Dimensions: 18,000 X 7,000 X 6,000 meters
-Impulse drive (0.05 SL)
-Quantum Slipstream drive (500,000,000 SL)
-Complement: 5,000 crew, one AI
-1,000 slipfighters
-Powerplant: Two Infinite Energy Cores
-100,000 standard torpedos
-Gravity Manipulation System
-Transphasic torpedos
-Infinity ion cannon
-Infinity plasma cannon
-Thalaron deployment capability
-Molecular Cohesion Disrupter deployment capability
-48 100mm rail guns, eight covering each facet of the ship
-Cluster missiles
-Phaser banks (total 1,500):
--Fore: 700
--Aft: 500
--Port: 600
--Starboard: 600
--Dorsal: 500
--Ventral: 800
-Multiphasic disrupter banks (total 11,100):
--Fore: 600
--Aft: 500
--Port: 3,000
--Starboard: 3,000
--Dorsal: 2,500
--Ventral: 1,500
-Torpedo tubes (total 4,400):
--Fore: 800
--Aft: 500
--Port: 1,000
--Starboard: 1,000
--Dorsal: 600
--Ventral: 500
-Shielding:
--Primary: Type Z
--Secondary: Type Z
--Trinary: Type X
-Armor rating: 4

Battlecube class (mobile battlestation): $5,000,000,000,000
The Battlecube class is made for only one thing: Defense. This massive vessel barely moves at sublight speeds, and cannot use slipstream travel. It travels almost entirely using transdimensional gateways. The Battlecube class boasts thousands of weapons and solid defenses, and has a gigantic slipfighter capacity as well.
http://img29.photobucket.com/albums/v88/Zorak950/Ships/Battlecube.jpg
Dimensions: 7,500 X 7,500 X 7,500 meters
-Impulse drive (0.1 SL)
-Quantum Slipstream drive (500,000,000 SL)
-Complement: 1,000 crew, one AI
-500 slipfighters
-Powerplant: Two Infinite Energy Cores
-500,000 standard torpedos
-Gravity Manipulation System
-Transphasic torpedos
-Super ion cannon
-Super plasma cannon
-Cluster missiles
-Phaser banks (total 1,200):
--Fore: 200
--Aft: 200
--Port: 200
--Starboard: 200
--Dorsal: 200
--Ventral: 200
-Multiphasic disrupter banks (total 1,800):
--Fore: 300
--Aft: 300
--Port: 300
--Starboard: 300
--Dorsal: 300
--Ventral: 300
-Torpedo tubes (total 1,200):
--Fore: 200
--Aft: 200
--Port: 200
--Starboard: 200
--Dorsal: 200
--Ventral: 200
-Shielding:
--Primary: Type Z
--Secondary: Type X
--Trinary: Type X
-Armor rating: 5

IC: Admiral Rose sipped at his coffee again, and turned to look at the woman standing in his doorway, Vice Admiral Harriet Hauser had been a good friend of his for the longest time. He and Harriet had been promoted to Captain at the same time, respectively commanding the KAR-30, and the KAR-45. The only reason she wasn't an Admiral like him was that the KAR already had enough people holding the rank of Admiral, and none looked ready to retire. Now it looked like she might never make the rank of Admiral "Harriet" he said "It looks bad, doesn't it?" She nodded simply "Yessir, it does look bad. If a fight breaks out we won't make it out of this in very good shape" Admiral Rose nodded "But most of our enemies won't come out with all of their ships either" Harriet sighed "Well, we should hope nothing goes wrong. Something will go wrong, but let's pray for it"

The Xanthalian fleet has arrived on the outskirts of the Relafia system. Xanthalian transports are now arriving and forming up to be escorted by the Xanthalian ships. The Xanthalian government wishes to take the time to recommend that the blockading ships not fire on the Xanthalian fleet or block its path lest unpleasantness result.

Ianos Skeelzot stood on the bridge of the Heavy Cruiser Tiamat, staring intently at the starmap displayed before him. Directly infront of them was the Xanthalian Aramada, recently arrived and forming up for their blockade run. Beyond them, the mass of Kechan battleships and, finally, the core New Xanthal worlds. He knew the Arenumbergians were out there somewhere, but frankly he didn't care. Arenumberg was a weak country militarily, more concerned with the welfare of its people than the rights of its allies. His brother, Grand Prince Baad Skeelzot, had ordered him to the edge of the Skeelzania system to support New Xanthal if the need arose. Now that the Xanthals had arrived, Ianos knew he actually had a chance to follow out that command. Activating his neck-comm, he gave his orders.

"Navigation, put us into shadowing distance of the Xanthal Armada. If the Kechans make a move, we must be ready to support them. Comm, beam orders to the rest of the fleet."

Two "Yes m'lord"s answered him. Below is feet the deck trembled slightly as the ship adjusted its alignment for the Jump. Then a lurch, a flash, and now only 3000 kilometers seperated them from the rearmost Xanthal ship. On their flanks, 20 more of the characteristic energy ripples of a Tachyon Jumpdrive signified the arrival of the rest of the task force.

All they could do now was wait for one of the super powers to make a move.

IC: Admiral Rose read through the reports of the Xanthalian's message. Vice Admiral Hauser stood behind him, looking over his shoulder "Harriet. Any word from the High Command?" he asked "No" she shook her head "Then we shall carry out our order, and maintain the full force of the blockade "Yessir" she said, and left to see to her duties. Admiral Rose waited untill she was gone, then sat the report down on his desk. He leaned forward and removed his Officer's cap as he trembled "God help us" he whispered to himself.

Onboard the Renewed Valor

"Captain, we have a large number of ships entering system, approximatly 200 ships of war."

He sat there in silence, they outnumbered the ships in the blockade about 2 to 1, but throughout history, many commanders had beaten worse odds than that.

"Sir, it looks like they'll come upon the Kechian ships first, what are your orders?"

The Captain didn't envy the position he was in, either he ran and saved thousands of Commonwealth lives, or he stayed and enforced the blockade, which would result in massive casualties, but was the right thing to do.

"Move us towards the Kechian line, we are going to back them up."

The HCBG moved away from the blazing inferno that was the sun, towards something that the Captain knew would end up hotter than gigantic fusion reaction behind him.

The small fleet of the Holy Empire, headed by the nation's new prototype cruiser, appears out of FTL-Jump not far from Relafia IV.
The fleet - consisting of 9 Stinger Destoyers, 5 Shell Destroyers, 4 Claw Destroyers, and headed by the first of many Scarab Cruisers - engages cloaking and heads undetected, toward the nearby planet, weapons charged.

ooc: Factbook (includes ship stats) (http://s4.invisionfree.com/Alliance_of_Aranamor/index.php?showtopic=16). And Xanthal...thats a really long list of specs.

IC: A message was sent to the TA ships:

"You're here to help us out?"

The Xanthalian ships prepare to move forward, but the Xanthalian government sends one last message to the Kechan navy and government first: "If your ships fire, it will be the beginning of a great war between Xanthal and Kecha. The International Defense Initiative will be ripped apart. Your nation will fall and, most likely, so will ours. Do not send us all to our doom for the sake of what is 'right'. We can work on this together, peacefully, if you do not fight us here today." The fleet waits for orders from the Xanthalian government, which wants to give Kecha a last chance to avoid war.

"You're here to help us out?"

The Captain could almost hear it in the comm officer's voice, they badly needed help, even though they were only thirty ships, more often than not after a major enagement, that was about how many ships were left in the aftermath.

The Captain nodded to the comm officer, signaling him to open a channel.

"Thats affirm Kechian fleet, they may have us out numbered, but we'll make them pay for every kilometer of space they try to take..."

Meanwhile King Doran was most unhappy and unamused what was going on. After sending an message to both sides to back down. he ordered that an full Space forces fleet to be disbatched to the system in question.

Terra Alliance: OOC: IC of course, we want you to back off entirely, but OOC I'd recommend that if you intend to fight us you stay behind the Kechans. You use Andromeda technology, and that means that your ships have no shields. You'll be decimated by Xanthalian ships if you have no shield protection.

OOC: Actually, check the specs for the DSX attack crusier.

The Wrath of Achilles is the most heavily armed starship launched by the Commonwealth, and her arsenal includes the latest in extreme-range kill vehicles as well as the usual suite of offensive and defensive missiles, AP guns, and PDLs. Additionally, the new DSA's distinctive, knife-like profile gives her a tiny sensor cross-section, making her nearly impossible for foes to detect. And any enemy who does manage to engage her will find that reactive shielding and cold plasma armor make the Wrath of Achilles exceptionally resilient and damage-resistant, while her lack of entry points (access to the ship is through a single, heavily fortified airlock) leaves the ship nearly invulnerable to boarding raids.

I've applied this reactive shield tech to all my ships, this came from allsystems.org, it should be cannon.

IC: Admiral Rose responded to the Xanthalian message personally:

"I don't want bloodshed, or to tear the IDI apart, but I've got my order. I've been ordered to mount, and hold a blockade here, and I'll do so, even if I must die in so doing. If you want peace, stop"

The TA ships recieved a swift response, the Kechan Comms Officer was obviousley relieved:

"Yeah. I've got word from Admiral Rose that y'all can leave if you want to. We're the only ones who need to die here"

OOC: That message was not heavily coded. The Xanthalians, or anyone else could probably read it with ease.

The Captain recieved the Kechian comm, they were right, they were far from the Systems Commonwealth, and they had no vested interest in New Xanthal, but it would be cowardly to abandon the Kechans now. And the Argosy did not make cowardly officers.

"Kechan fleet, we apperciate the gesture, but if its all the same to you, we'll stand by your side and see this through to the end, whatever end that may be."

Terra Alliance: OOC: That's great, but we're talking about phasers and disrupters here. Your defensive weapons will be useless against everything but our torpedos, and your shields won't last long against our energy weapons. After they're gone, your armor will be cut through in seconds. Andromeda tech., souped up or not, is still Andromeda tech. It's meant for a universe where energy weapons don't get much better than lasers.

IC: The Xanthalian fleet moves forward slowly towards the Kechan fleet of Andromedas. Though the Kechan ships were all of non-combat design by Xanthalian standards, there were enough of them to pose a grave risk. The AI on the lead Xanthalian ship quietly predicts that fifteen to twenty-five percent of the Xanthalian ships will be lost before all the enemy starships are eliminated if it comes to all-out battle. And that's if no reinforcements arrived for the enemy.

OOC: The shields are designed to stand up to AP cannons, which are basically fire concentrated balls of anti-matter/matter, more or less what a photon torpedo is. I wouldn't knock the shields and armor capabilities of the ships quite that low against phasers, plus the offensive missiles hold 20 megaton payloads and travel at near light-speed, so the offensive capabilites are no joke either...

Terra Alliance: OOC: Oh, I don't doubt your offensive capability. Not in the least. I still hold that your defenses are inadequate by Xanthalian standards, though.

"The Xanthalians are advancing on the blockade m'lord. The Terrans don't seem to be leaving, and will most likely fight alongside with the Kechans."

Ianos frowned. The Terrans were only fielding thirty ships, but that was more than his task force. The Xanthals and Kechans would most likely engage and obliterate one another, but he'd probalby end up facing any auxiliaries. "Very well Intel, keep me informed. Helm, have the task force match speed with the Armada, keep us within shadowing range."

"Another thing, m'lord. Sensors have picked up several exits from FTL travel on the far side of the planets. Theres evidence it was with Tachyon drives."

Tachyon drives. Ianos only knew of two nations using the primitive things, and his was one of them. The other were a short, grey skinned race. "Those are the gnomes then. Bandalok is up to something, but theres no hope of second-guessing those zealots. Keep me informed."

"Yes m'lord."

Ianos's eyes rose to gaze out of the bridge viewport, and watched as the Xanthal ships gained speed. Beyond them he could see the points of lights that signified a Kechan warship. Lets hope Skeelzania's first naval engagement isn't a disaster, he thought.

In his office, Xanthalian Dictator Vladimir Museveni hovers his hand over the button that would bring his ships home and stop the war. He sighs and puts his hand in his lap. No, this was something he could not stop. All he could do was hope that no one would fire, but somehow he had a sinking feeing that they would, and it would spell the end for at least one nation.

The Brothers Asha((I love using these duo)) On board their Flagship, an Class Asha Star Battleship went over the reports. Fleet Admiral Asha "So we been ordered to were the New Xanthian Blockade is to wait further orders brother dear." Chief of staff Asha replied indeed. "King Doran has sent an message asking both sides to back down but we are go there and wait for further orders dear brother." Fleet Admiral Asha smiled. "Then we better prepare for the worse then prepare an battle plan when we arrived dear brother." Chief of staff Asha nodded. "Yes brother dear."

Teritora: OOC: That reminds me of some TV-show, but I can't recall which.

The Captain stood at his command station, watching the Xanthal fleet advance towards the Kechans, he hoped to hell this didn't turn ugly. To be on the safe side, he decided to deploy the battle groups forward defences.

"Launch the slipfighters, and tell the fleet to deploy their sensor/attack drones."

With that 124 Shrike and Centaur slipfighters moved infront of the HCBG, and about twice as many sensor/attack drones moved infront of the fighters.

IC: The Skeelzanian force wasn't the only one about to have it's first major battle. The KAR had never fought a major Outer Space battle before either, and all they had was their extreme training. As the Xanthalian ships came in range Admiral Rose sent out and order, and a single wanring shot was fired. The shot was in the form of a torpedo that was fused to explode a distance away from the leading Xanthalian ships, causing no harm. The shot was followed by a message:

"Strike one. Two more to go"

The Kechan ships launched their Slipfighters at that moment. Meanwhile, in his office, Admiral Rose wiped the tears from his face, said a final prayer, put on his cap, straightened his uniform, and headed to the Bridge of his ship.

King Doran even as his fleet was on its way sent another message to both the Dictator of Xanthal and the Emperess of Kecha to back down and settle this peacefully before an dread and terrorable war between allies errupted that would tear the spaceways apart.

Steven Resslin sat at his desk early in the morning his fave visible showing his exhaustion, the situation was spiralling downward faster than ever, he picked up a datapad which his fleets manafest on it, 4 ships, the Neronattio Maru, The Zero maru, the newest ship to the fleet the Andriango Maru, and finally the USS Tongesten but it was off with other nations on a research expedition, 3 ships.

He leaned back tossing the datapad on his desk flipping the comm in his desk on

"paul, prep the fleet, send word to Kate to bring the Neronattio Maru to bring it back from graveyards, and send word to teh Tongesten about the rising situation we might have to bring back Captain Samual a little early"

he turned the comm off before his aid could reply and began typing a broadcast message to the fleets

The is Steven Resslin, I ask bth sides to back down before much bloodshed is spilled, should.. however things take a turn for the worst we will be providing a neautral ground to both parties for medical treatment

no good men should die for an fruitless cause.

The Defense Minister and brother of the Grand Prince watched as the single torpedo shot out from the lead Kechan ship, and exploded harmlessly infront of the Aramada. Almost instantly uncountable slipfighters emerged from the Kechan ships. Sighing, Ianos switched off the Long-range view screen.

"Comm, alert the fleet to expect heavy fighter attack if a battle breaks out. All Wyrms are you stay within the range of the Dracos anti-fighter guns. Additionally, all ships are to raise to Level 5 Alert. Sound battle stations."

IC: Admiral Rose looked at the display in front of him "Projected chances that hostile actions will take place in the next 6 minutes listed at 96%" he said, more to himself than to anyone else "Sound the alarm. General Quarters"

Teritora: OOC: That reminds me of some TV-show, but I can't recall which.

OOC: I'm thinking it's Crest of the Stars. Dunno' why.

OOC:Truthly I got the idea from Banner of the stars.

Teritora/Kecha: OOC: I was thinking Outlaw Star, I've never seen Crest/Banner of the Stars. I plan to, though. I like the previews.

IC: Vladimir Museveni sends a response to the Teritoran King. "I am sorry. I cannot allow Kecha to strangle our New Xanthalian brothers and sisters to death. You have my assurance that we will not fire first. If the Kechans fire though, my ships will defend themselves. This is the heaviest duty I have ever had to preform. I am putting my Armada, my nation, and our friends at stake. Still, this must be done. As an IDI member, you know what you must do as well, if Kecha fires on our ships."

The Xanthalian fleet proceeds without flinching, not returning even a warning shot. Every ship raises its shields, and the Xanthalian fleet locks in its targets. They are committed now, all it will take is one shot from the Kechans. As the fleet closes to 100,000 kilometers of the Kechan line, all fifteen thousand of its slipfighters are launched. They exit their respective ships, moving to the fore and picking their targets, preparing to kill those that, just hours ago, were their friends. They know that they cannot possibly lose the uneven battle to come, but there is little comfort in their knowledge that their victory will mean the death of over fifty thousand Kechans.

From Relafia IV, the homeworld of New Xanthal, five Gundams launch and make their way to wait just behind the Kechan fleet. Their pilots know that they will not survive the coming battle, but they are ready to die. They hover in space, waiting for the first shot.

Onboard the Renewed Valor

"Captain, we have five craft coming from the planet, they are taking up firing positions behind us."

He had watched the warning shot, and he also saw the Xanthal fleet completely ignore it. That did not bode well for the Commonwealth or the Kechan fleet, he stood in silence.

"Inform the aft GDF's to watch our six if they come at us from the rear, and tell the slipfighters that they will screen for missiles forward of our position."

And he waited...

OOC: By the way Terra Alliance... I'm sorry, but you're going to fall by the wayside a bit from here on out. I (Xanthal and New Xanthal) am going to focus this on the International Defense Initiative, the New Aranamor Alliance, Xanthal, New Xanthal, and Kecha. You're still free to maintain a presence and participate, I'm just letting you know in advance that you won't have as much attention as the others will in this RP. Not to say I'll ignore you by any means, just don't expect to get enrolled in the greater plot of things.

Two Bandalok Claw Destroyers, still cloaked, manuever close beneath a Kechian warship. So close, that any fire from the two destroyers would - from any other ship - seem to have been shot from the Kechians.

"Torpedo tubes are ready, master", stated the grey skinned, gnomish, weapons engineer.
Master Waff's tiny, spider-black eyes twinkled with delight, "Fire."

Two shining vollies of Antimatter Torpedos shot out from underneath the large Kechain ship and headed straight toward the advancing Xanthal and Skeelzanian fleet.

The torpedos are shot down by Xanthalian phasers and the lead Xanthalian ship hails the Bandalok vessels. "We can see you, morons. I recommend that you not try that again."

OOC: Buck up friend, every Xanthalian warship is equipped to detect cloaked vessels. No war-starting for you!

IC: The KAR had 200 more Andromeda-Class ships not in use at the moment. 100 of these ships were dispatched at once. Back at the batlefield the Kechan ships fired a second warning shot, another torpedo, this time closer than the first.

Ianos did not like what he was seeing. Infront of him the Kechans were launching a third warning shot, and to his rear an unknown amount of ships had been detected in FTL travel. He had no doubt the Xanthals could annialate whatever the Kechans threw at them, but he didn't relish the prospect of having his fleet smashed between them and whoever was coming up behind his ships.

"All ships, be aware than an unknown force is approaching us from the rear. We don't know if these are Xanthals, Kechans, or someone else entirely. Be on your guard."

The new Kechan vessels were detected on long-range sensors, and 100 more Xanthalian warships are dispatched, including ten Eclipse class vessels. The remainder of the Xanthalian fleet is instructed to stand by if more enemy ships arrive. The ETA for the Xanthalian reinforcements is only ten minutes. Back in the Relafia system, the Xanthalian fleet continues forward, once again completely ignoring the warning shot. Two transmissions are sent out as they close to 50,000 kilometers.

To the Kechan fleet:
"Be aware that we have identified two Bandalok Claw Destroyers in position among your fleet. We think they may intend to start hostilities. Stay sharp."

To the Skeelzania fleet:
"Those ships are Kechan Andromedas. We have called in another one hundred ships to match them. By the time either set of reinforcements arrive, we will most likely be already engaged in battle; so make sure you keep an eye on them. Our reinforcements will beat the Kechans here by two minutes, only by virtue of the fact that they're closer. Check your fire and do not fire on Xanthalian ships. I know that this is your nation's first naval engagement, so good luck. Remember your training and stay on-the-ball. You'll do fine, and we'll keep an eye out for you. XAS-251 out."

IC: The Kechan fleet suddenly appeared to do the one thing everyone hoped for, but thought wouldn't happen. All Kechan Slipfighters began pulling in to their ships, and all Kechan ships not already there began falling back in-system to Relafia IV. It looked, for all purposes, like they intended to rally, and retreat.

King Doran fretted with the pig headedness of both sides but at least the Xanthalian dictator answered him, the Kechan Emperess had never responded to either messege sent. He wasn't worried about his fleet that was incoming to the blockade system, they were incapable hands, the real problem was the huge mess devoloping. This would wreak havic on the space lanes and among tradisinal allies, besides the IDI, both Xanthal and Kecha were traditional Teritoran Allies. The war that devoloping would be an nightmare.

From the outside you can't tell, but the Xanthalian ships have become a flurry of activity. Messages on the actions of the Kechans are being sent back and forth between the ships of the Xanthalian fleet and the government. Was this what it seemed? Or merely a trick by the Kechans? The Xanthalian fleet continues forward, but slows to match the speed of the retreating Kechans, maintaining an equal distance between the fleets. Tactically, though, they are as unflinching and alert as ever.

IC: The Kechan ships kept their shields up, as well as their weapons. The 50 ships kept falling back to Relafia IV as their 25 brethren waited for them. Meanwhile, as they waited, the 25 ships already around Relafia IV silently targeted the New Xanthalian Gundams.

The Xanthalian fleet continues forward.

The New Xanthalian Gundams turn to face the ships targeting them and take evasive action. They do not fire though.

IC: The Kechan ships on the move put on more speed and opened the gap between themselves, and the Xanthalians by around 25%. Upon reaching Relafia IV the ships groups together and began to move. Their intentions were unclear as they seemed to be making a formation of some sort. The possibility that they were going to leave remained.

OOC: Ignore this.

The Xanthalian commanders might well have been using neural linkups, their thoughts were so similar. The Kechans could gain no tactical advantage against the Xanthalian fleet, no matter what they did there were only three feasible possibilities. First, that the Kechans intended to run straight at the Xanthalian fleet in a suicide run to do as much damage as possible before they were destroyed. Second, that they were forming up to retreat. Third, they were preparing to attack the New Xanthalian homeworld from orbit. The Xanthalians hope to the Universe that it's the second one, but they can't take any chances. They close up the gap between themselves and the Kechan ships, moving in to 10,000 kilometers. "Attention Kechan fleet. If you attack any New Xanthalian target, it will be an act of war against the Socialist Republic of Xanthal."

Teritora: OOC: That reminds me of some TV-show, but I can't recall which.

OOC: I'm thinking it's Crest of the Stars. Dunno' why.

((It's those two brothers from Banner of the Stars, one the admiral, and one the deputy. They're always calling each other "brother dear."))

OOC:Well you knew it coming. They had to arrive sooner or later. :wink:

It is at this time, the Teritoran Fleet disbatched by King Doran arrives. On the bridge of the Fleet Flag ship Fleet Admiral Asha noted. "Well brother dear, we got an little sitation here. Is the plan ready." Chief of Staff Asha nodded. "Of course brother dear." Fleet Admiral Asha spoke. "Then what is your plan." Chief of Staff Asha spoke. "Simple, we move the Fleet between the two opposing fleets weapons armed and sheilds ready, brother dear." Fleet Admiral Asha noted. "Risky, Brother dear, very risky." Chief of staff Asha resorted. "But I thought you liked risky, dear brother. Besides it would be on the heads of who ever fired on us. They would regret it not us and it would perfect for our mission." Fleet Admiral Asha nodded, stood up, grinned and pulled out his sword an pointed it as he gave his orders. "Rise the sheilds, armed the weapons and move the fleet in Battle formation Tora between the Xanthalians and Kechans. Prepare for battle."

Flushed with anger - though you couldn't tell in the semi-darkness of the destroyer's enviroment during cloak - Master Waff reached out and grabbed a nearby assistant by the neck.
"How did they see us!", he yelled with death in his eyes.
Already knowing exactly what was about to happen, the assistant shuddered with fear, "I...I don't know".
The hapless assistant crumpled to the floor, his neck broken by the deadly hands of his master.
"Take me back to the rest of the fleet. There will be a war - I'll just have to wait a little longer".

The pair of Destroyers raced away from the blockade fleet and around to the far side of Refalia IV. The ships disengaged cloaking but vanished the next moment as they entered FTL-Jump, headed for the hidden fleet at Refalia V

ooc: I've been having horrible connection problems...This should have been posted earlier.

IC: The Kechan ships now sat in a large group over Relafia IV, with their sensors screaming at them that the Xanthalian reinforcements would soon arrive in about 30 seconds, and that their own would arrive 2 minutes later. Admiral Rose sent an uncoded order to his ships:

"Let's do it"

The Kechan ships began moving around Relafia IV, to the side opposite the Xanthalians. They did not appear to be preparing to attack the planet, as they were to low for truly effective sighting. They were, however, low enough that their lights could be seen from Relafia IV with a semi-strong telescope.

The Xanthalian reinforcements arrive and take up defensive positions within the system, preparing to hold back any hostile Kechan forces. The main fleet commander, Admiral Dennis Edwardo, sits on the bridge of XAS-251 staring out at the Teritoran fleet, which was now moving around his fleet. "What the hell are they doing?!"
The tactical officer calls out. "Sir! They're moving between us and the Kechan fleet!"
"Shit! If the Kechans fire on the planet, we won't be able to return fire through the Teritorans!"
"Sir, our reinforcements have arrived, ETA on the Kechan reinforcements is two minutes."
"God Dammit! All ships, full stop!"

The Xanthalian fleet grinds to a halt only five kilometers from the quickly forming Teritoran line.

IC: The Kechan ships stopped, and signalled the Teritorans:

"Move. We will fire through you if it comes to combat"

"Sir, the Kechans are moving around the planet!"
"Agh! These damn Teritorans are ruining everything! can we break their line without using GMS?"
"Negative!"
"Launch sensor drones around the planet! I want to know what the Kechans are doing! Now!"

Dozens of probes shoot out from the Xanthalian Eclipse class vessel, heading around the planet to monitor the Kechan fleet.

IC: The Kechan ships stopped just around the planet from the Xanthalians, and sat there.

XAS-251's tactical officer groans. "We have our first full reading of the system. Sir, there's a Bandalok fleet behind the fifth planet."
"What the hell is going on here?! What are the Kechans doing?! I want answers, and I want them now!"

IC: "Admiral Rose, sir, our reinforcements are 45 seconds away!" declared the Kechan Sensors Officer. Admiral Rose nodded "Stay ready"

Aboard XAS-251:
"The Kechan fleet has stopped Sir!"
"Thank the Universe! Some good news!"

The Xanthalian fleet continues to sit in space.

Aboard XAS-251:
The Admiral gets up and walks to the slipfighter commander. "We can't get our fleet past the Kechans... Could you get your slipfighters through?"
"Aye Sir. Slipfighters are too small and fast for the Teritorans to block unless they destroy them. They won't fire on allied vessels."
"Good. Send five thousand fighters past the Teritoran line. I want them ready to give the Kechans serious hell if they start firing."
"Yes Sir."

One third of the slipfighters in the fleet peel off and run at the Teritoran line, following erratic flight patterns to eliminate any possibility of the Teritorans being able to block them.

IC: The Kechan fleet waited for 45 seconds, untill their reinforcements arrived. All Kechan ships in the area began to form up in the spot occupied by the original 75. No Slipfighters were launched.

......

IC: The newly-come Kechan ships begin to move in a wide arc that will bring them to a meeting with the ships of Admiral Rose. The new force's CO, Admiral Tanya Jeager, begins communicating in heavily coded messages with Admiral Rose.

The Xanthalian reinforcements form up behind the newly-arrived Kechans to cover them.

OOC: So, now there are five lines... The Kechans in low orbit of Relafia IV, the Teritorans between the Kechans and the Xanthalians, the main Xanthalian fleet just beyond the Teritoran line, the second Kechan fleet a few thousand kilometers past them, and the smaller Xanthalian fleet behind the Kechans. The Bandalok ships are out around Relafia V, the Skeelzania ships are close behind the main Xanthalian fleet, and the Terra Alliance ships are... somewhere. We'll have to wait and see when they post.

OOC: My reinforcements are moving to meet with my original force. Following them is not wise.

OOC:Not that either the Kechans or Xanthalians know it, but fighting gets started, the Teritorans are going to use the fact they got prehaps the fastest most manoverable ships in the galaxy to remove themselves from between the fleets without geting destroyed. Battle formation Tora calls for the fleet to scatter into 10 groups then reform then wait for further orders when fired upon in such an sitation.

IC:The Teritoran Fleet didn't even bother deploying their fighters, not that they were worried about slip fighters. Fighters were not an threat to the ships themselves, the real threat would be the opposing fleets they were betweens fleets. the Battle formation Tora was enacted however and they were prepared to take action when fired upon.

OOC:How annoying.

Teritora(OOC): With all the guns out here, speed won't help you if you stay between us :wink:.

OOC: Kecha: I beg to differ. The Xanthalian reinforcements alone could take your entire fleet. That's the power of capital ships. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: You really need to form a combat force of combat ships. Andromedas are not good in a fight. I don't care how much you modify them. Now, if you were using Glorious Heritage class ships It'd be a different story, but the Andromeda class only shares the GH spaceframe. Other than that, it's a totally different ship.

IC: The Xanthalian ships follow the Kechans until they reach their own fleet, then they simply fall in with the rest of the Xanthalians. They launch their own slipfighters, 5,000 more, which join the rest of the frontrunning Xanthalian fighters. The 5,000 fighters that were sent to run the Teritoran line break through and head around the planet, taking offensive positions so they could do maximum damage to the Kechan fleet if they started firing.

OOC: So now we have the Kechan fleet on the far side of the planet in orbit, and 5,000 Xanthalian fighters covering them. On the other side is the Teritoran fleet, and just beyond that fleet is the full, 300-warship, Xanthalian force.

IC: The Kechan ships launched their Slipfighters, which moved to cover their Xanthalian counterparts, and the Kechan ships started moving around the planet again, very slowly.

OOC:I expect I am going to take damage, thats why the sheilding and and armor is for, but still their not sticking around between two forces that out number them in an shooting war. The shoting starts their out of there.

IC: The Teritoran fleet split into two groups and moved towards the edges between the two fleets so they could get out from between the two if shooting took place quickly.

OOC:I forgot Teritoran Fleet stats.

Asha Star battleships: 1 per fleet

Crew:1,571
Lenght: 897.2 ft
width: 350.9 ft
height: 445.4 ft
Power: 4 fusion reactors
Propulsion: Gersta Drive
Armament: 28 antiship laser batteries, 16 missile launchers, 72 antistarfighter laser defense guns in 18 turrets, four sheild disrupters, 160 Subspace mines
Fighter Craft: 80 TNSF-2s, 20 TLRSF-1s

Princess Linda Star Carriers: four per fleet

Crew: 554
Length: 500 ft
Width: 450 ft
Height: 250 ft
Power: 4 fusion reactors
Propulsion: Gersta Drive
Armament: 60 close in defese cannon batteries, 6 antiship laser batteries, two antiship sublight missile launchers, four shield disrupters
Fighter craft: 300 TSNF-7s Space Fighters, 50 TLRSF-7s.

The Forl Class Crusiers: Six per fleet

Crew: 360
length: 566.8 ft
Width: 205.9 ft
Height: 320 ft
Power: 4 fusion reactors
Propulsion: Gersta Drive
Armament: 20 antistarship laser batteries, 8 missile launchers for long ranged sublight missiles, 48 Antispace fighter laser cannons in 12 turrets, 4 shield disrupters, 80 subspace mines
fighter craft: 60 TSNF-2s 10 TLRSF-1s

Latira class Star destroyers: 10 per fleet

Crew 254
length: 437 ft
Width: 105.9 ft
Height: 220 ft
Power: 4 fusion reactors
Propulsion: Gersta Drive
Armament: 16 antistarship laser batteries, 6 missile launchers for long ranged sublight missiles, 32 Antispace fighter laser cannons in 8 turrets, 4 sheild disrupters, 60 subspace mines
Fighter craft: 20 TNSF-7s 5 TLRSF-7s

Ashagar class Star Frigates: 20 per fleet

Crew: 163
Length: 371.7 ft
Width: 76.8 ft
height: 185 ft
Power: 4 fusion reactors
Propulsion: Gersta Drive
Armament: 12 antistarship laser batteries, 2 missile launchers for long range sublight missiles. and 12 short range Anti Space fighter cannons in 6 turrets, 4 shield disrupters, 40 subspace mines.
Fighter craft: 5 TNSF-7s, 2 TLRSF-7s

Vera Class Patrol ship: 30
Length: 280.3 ft
Width: 68.7 ft
Height: 120.6 ft
Power: two Fusion Reactors
Propulsion:Gertsa drive
Crew: 80
Armament: 8 antistarship Lasers, 12 antispace fighter lasers, 2 sheild disrupters, 20 subspace mines.

Lina class Fleet Assault ship: 80
Lenght: 84 ft
width: 42ft
height: 40 ft
Crew: 10
Power: 2 fusion reactors
Propulsion: Gersta Drive
Armament: 2 antiship laser batteries, 4 starfighter lasers, 2 shield distrupters, 10 Subspace mines.

OOC: I was asleep, so up to this time just assume my fleet was continuing to follow the Xanthals.

Ianos was faced with two equally unpleasant choices. The 1st Kechan fleet had moved behind Relafia IV, effectivly blocking any shot his fleet could make. Behind him, the Kechan reinforcements were advancing on them, apparently to link up with the 1st fleet or maybe attack the Xanthals in a pincher move. He could attempt to close in on the 1st fleet and engage them if need be, or he could fight a rearguard action against the Kechan reinforcements if he had too. Withdrawing wasn't an option.

"Navigation, is it possible to plot a jump below the Xanthal and Teritoran fleets to get ourselves behind Relafia IV?"

"It is possible m'lord, but we'd most likely lose a ship to a collision with at least one of the fleets, if not both of them." So much for that approach.

"Very well. Comm, order all ships to turn 180 degrees and face the Kechan ships. Do not fire unless fired upon. Were not sure if the Xanthals are going to allow them to pass through their fleet or not, so try not to get between a Xanthal and Kechan battleship."

Thirty seconds went by, and slowly the Tiamat began to turn. To his sides, Ianos could see the rest of the fleet doing the same.

"At least we'll be able to use our torpedos."

OOC: The Kechans are all grouped behind the planet now.

IC: XAS-251 hails the lead Teritoran vessel. "Teritoran ships, what are your intentions? We are escorting cargo vessels to the Relafia IV spaceport. You are violating trade law by blocking our path."

Fleet Admiral Asha replied as the Teritoran groups moved far enough away that if shoting started they would able to get out of the way with little diffculty. "We're trying to prevent our allies from killing each other sense they event'ly won't see the greater consquences if fighting breaks out. We're not blocking your paths just geting between you and the Kechan Fleet before either you do something stupid."

IC: The Kechan ships began repeatedly circling Relafia IV, allways maintaining Low Orbit positions, but not doing much of anything else. A comm' is sent to the Xanthalian vessels:

"Here we stand. We have recieved word from our Government that we will recieve final instructions in 5 minutes. Untill the time we recieve word on what to do, we request a 5-minute cease-fire"

The Xanthalians don't even bother responding to the Teritorans, turning their transmission to the Kechans. "A cease fire? Let the record show that we haven't even fired so much as a warning shot at you, whilst you've fired two at us! Tell your own officers, not us! We'll fire as soon as you fire on us or our allies! Not a moment before, and not a moment after!"

IC: Admiral Rose sighed over the comm as he responded personally, once again:

"Look. I don't want to die here today, but I'll die if I must. You try to pass our force, and we WILL fire. Just halt, wait 5 minutes, and we can maybe work this out"

All the while, the Kechan ships continue circling Relafia IV in Low Orbit, no doubt scaring many New Xanthalians on the surface.

OOC: I'm shocked.

OOC: About what?

IC: "Go to hell." The channel is cut and the Xanthalian fleet continues to sit in place, watching the Kechans closely.

Fleet Admiral Asha spoke. "Well that went well brother dear. I still say this is crazy. The Kechans will if anything starts fire at us to get at the Xanthalians, their warriors but not knights or contraned by the Fleet Code like we are." Chief of staff Asha spoke. "Brother dear, some would say the Teritoran method of Space warfare is unhonorable because we won't sit there and just pound back and forth into one ship or another is disabled." Fleet Admrial Asha nodded. "True Brother dear, but I am sure we'll have some fun if fighting breaks out."

IC: The Kechan response to the Xanthalians is swift:

"We'll go to a better place after this, for having lived through Hell here"

The Kechan ships wait untill the 5 minutes are up, and a heavily-coded signal comes in. Time passes, and they still do nothing 2 minutes after they get the signal.

The Xanthalian fleet brings all weapons to full power, and the Dreadnaught and Super Dreadnaught class ships deploy their wings into open position, freeing up all their weapons for a full frontal assault. The fleet moves forward at a rate that will bring them to the opposite side of the planet in one minute. The cargo vessels they had been escorting begin decending towards the planet. They will pass the Kechan ships in low orbit in two minutes.

IC: Admiral Rose watched the display in front of him on the Bridge of the KAR-25, and sighed. He stood up and cleared his throat "Execute the battle-plan" The Kechan Andromeda-Class ships, using the speed they had built up from repeatedly passing around Relafia IV as a tool, quickly pumped their drives up to the maximum speed they were capable of, and plowed around the planet at enormous speeds. Ignoring the Xanthalian cargo ships for the moment, they quickly moved around the planet with all weapons, and shields up for combat. The Kechan AIs estimate that they will, if succesfull in this maneuver, be behidn their Xanthalian opponents in 20 seconds. This maneuver is being used in an attempt to incread the casualties inflicted on the Xanthalian force in the initial srokes of the battle. The Kechan Slipfighters moved to hit any nearby Xanthalian Slipfighters.

OOC: I hope I'm doing this right.

The Xanthalian slipfighters are on the enemy's six within five seconds, targets locked and evasive action in progress. The Xanthalian fleet, prepared for such a move, moves fluidly to keep a bead on the Kechan fleet. The more quick and agile Sabre class vessels spring out of the fleet and cover the more sluggish Eclipse class ships as the Dreadnaughts turn to keep their targets fore. The Super Dreadnaughts take formation with the Battlecube and Eclipse class ships. The maneuver is rehearsed and perfect. The Xanthalian fleet has almost completely nullified the Kechan advantage and obtained an optimal firing position. The Kechan fleet now has two choices: To use their speed to retreat and regroup or to start the fight at a disadvantage.

OOC: At that speed, you're not going to able to maneuver. Andromeda class ships have embarassingly large turn radiuses. That's why they're not warships. They're big, heavy, and most of their weight is just dead in combat.

The New Xanthalian Gundams escort the transports down to the surface, content to avoid the heat of battle for the moment.

IC: Admiral Rose cursed silently to himself, but openly sought to calm his Bridge Officers "Alright. We knew that would probably happen. Let's move on" he said "Tell the Slipfighters to take care of their counterparts, then form up with us, and we'll execute the main backup plan" Orders were followed as the Kechans prepared for a modified version of the organized maneuver known as a "Death Run" The Kechan ships were moving very fast at the moment, faster than they could have gone just on engine power. 3 salvoes of torpedoes were fired into the Xanthalian forces, and the Kechan ships then began shooting in an upward slope as fast as possible. They intened to shoot up, and over the Xanthalian ships, then away from Relafia IV.

With the first shot, the battle is joined. The torpedos impact on the shields of several dozen Xanthalian ships and the Xanthalian fleet opens fire on the Kechans. Enough slipfighters stay back to defeat the smaller number of Kechan fighters, and the rest move forward to attack the Kechan Andromedas in deadly swarms. With all weapons pre-powered, the Kechan fleet is met with over a hundred thousand torpedoes, phaser beams, and disrupter bolts immediately. The Xanthalian slipfighters that had stayed back meet their Kechan counterparts with a full deployment of their cluster missiles, more than enough to take out most of the Kechan fighters' shields. The main Xanthalian fleet is on its toes quickly, adjusting shield power to block all the incoming attacks from the tightly-packed Kechan fleet. Their barrage of fire is well-targeted to destroy the frontmost Kechan ships.

OOC: There's a method to that, and you're going to lose more than a few ships because of it. I tried to warn you... Your ships are going too fast. The frontrunning ships will break up, and the ships behind them will be destroyed because they can't turn.

At this the Teritoran groups that the fleet divided into moved out of the way of the two fleets and then regouped away from the insuing battle.

OOC: Sacking out. Posting when I get back.

Upon recieving word of this catastrophic event, the Cyberutopia government made this following statement:

"Awww, shit."

"Jesus Christ!" was all Ianos could mutter as the Xanthal fleet behind him erupted. His ships had not had sufficent time to reverse themselves, so were still facing the Kechans who had only minutes ago zipped by them. Quickly regaining his composer, he whipped around to the Comm officer and gave his orders.

"All ships, battle is joined repeat battle is joined. Designating target Kechan ship, all vessels concentrate fire on designated." The Skeelzanian fleet, already edgy after the pre-battle manuevering, repsonded as soon as they received the target. The characteristic blue ion trails of the Dracos main guns lanced out through space, while the Wyrms opened fire with their six railguns, each lobbing a half-ton slug at nearly 20 km/s at the enemy.

Now the hard part was to get out of the way before the return fire slammed into them. "All ships, hard turn to port, accelerate to the battles flank and descemd out of the Xanthal's cone of fire. Maintain fire on target ship as long as firing-arc permits; rake the enemy fleet as soon as this becomes impossible."

The fleet obeyed, their turrets pivoting to keep their target in sight as the ships accelerated and ducked underneath the Xanthal fire which continued to streak towards the Kechan fleet.

OCC: 10PM here so I'll be punching out as well. Probably won't be able to reply until 3 pm tomarrow, depending if I can sneak onto a comp at school.

OOC: 12:13 AM is my limit. I'll see you all tomorrow, if I'm lucky. My mom has been seriously restricting my computer usage since she saw my grades, so you'll have to excuse me if I'm not my usual omnipresent self on the forums. Later, friends.

OOC: it always manages to happen when i'm not around something that i wanted to do happens, dammit all...

OOC: Sorry, i was out sunday, damn it :P, well... the ships and fleet the queen and advisor was on about earlier, is the Libertariarian fleet, which we have a long standing alliance with, and have managed to convince them to hand over most of their attack fleets, i cant post their specs, cause i wasnt told them, hehe, Erm, and ya, thats why i sound strong when im weak, because Libertariaria helps me build fleets and crew them etc, all RP Viable :).

In Relafia..
..
"Comms, this is getting out of hand, inform the capital."

Breseldenberg...

"So it begins... very well, Charles, inform the AAS Breseldenberg, form up a small amount of the forces, and stop this.. i may not like New Xanthals Policies, but i cant change them if they get annihilated.."

"Yes, Queen"

At Bastillion Station,
Quadrant Alpha 1
Classified Installation.
http://well-of-souls.com/homeworld/hws/taiidan/images/battle_station3.jpg

Admiral Keira Ray sureveyed the best Arenumberg and Libertariaria could muster, it was clear to see most of the force was Libertariarian, But, what could a Nation of 40 million muster, compared to a nation numbering over 2.2 billion, Alas, not all of these ships would be leaving .. yet.

"This is Libertariaria Group Omega 3, When are we moving out AAS Breseldenberg?"

"Give us a moment Omega 3, we are still confirming movements."

"Acknowledged.."

The AAS Breseldenberg, The Product of 12 Nations hardwork, 6 years to make, a Huge Vessel, The Flagship of the Fleet...

http://www.artemisgames.com/robotech/images/MacrossSDFside.gif

A Carrier Battleship, Bristling with Cannons, Fighters, and Turrets.

OOC: Um.. ya vague..er, i wont post any specs unless they actually fire, gives something for your mind to go over, but if you do have a problem with this, telegram me.

"AAS Breseldenberg to AISF(Arenumberg Interstellar Ship Fleet) Group 1, Form up, Omega 3, Form up, initiate Wormhole Drives, Target Relafia.."

The Wormholes Opened, and a small portion of the fleet left..

AISF Group,

OOC: Spec stuff, read above :), i dont intend them to fire.

2 Endurance Class Dreadnaughts
http://www.homecinemachoice.com/articles/interviews/PaulVerhoeven/Invasion.jpg

2 Huang Class Battleships
http://www.serenadawn.com/Alien-Sulaco1.JPG

1 Cobra Super Carrier
http://www.serenadawn.com/Alien-Pathfinder-NV-90-Viper.JPG

5 Saxony Class Cruisers
http://www.artemisgames.com/robotech/images/Tokugawa_animec1084p49.gif

Libertariarian Group Omega 3.

1 Zenith Class Capital Ship
http://www.artemisgames.com/robotech/images/zen_flagship.jpg

6 Gruh Dreadnaughts
http://www.artemisgames.com/robotech/images/zen_hvycrus.jpg

2 Aranamor Class Carriers
http://www.artemisgames.com/robotech/images/tirolbship_line.jpg

1 Yamato Class Carrier. (Seen with fighters)
http://www.artemisgames.com/robotech/images/sdf-1a.jpg

The Xanthalian leader, XAS-251, hails the Arenumberg fleet. "This is Xanthalian Armada Starship number two-five-one. You have entered a battlezone. State your intentions immediately."

With the first shot, the battle is joined. The torpedos impact on the shields of several dozen Xanthalian ships and the Xanthalian fleet opens fire on the Kechans. Enough slipfighters stay back to defeat the smaller number of Kechan fighters, and the rest move forward to attack the Kechan Andromedas in deadly swarms. With all weapons pre-powered, the Kechan fleet is met with over a hundred thousand torpedoes, phaser beams, and disrupter bolts immediately. The Xanthalian slipfighters that had stayed back meet their Kechan counterparts with a full deployment of their cluster missiles, more than enough to take out most of the Kechan fighters' shields. The main Xanthalian fleet is on its toes quickly, adjusting shield power to block all the incoming attacks from the tightly-packed Kechan fleet. Their barrage of fire is well-targeted to destroy the frontmost Kechan ships.

OOC: There's a method to that, and you're going to lose more than a few ships because of it. I tried to warn you... Your ships are going too fast. The frontrunning ships will break up, and the ships behind them will be destroyed because they can't turn.

IC: The KAR ships took a beating right off, and allmost immediately lost their Flagship. The KAR-25, along with around 29 other ships, were either destroyed, or knocked adrift, and derelict. 45 others took some good damage, but kept going. Some shuttles left a few of the crippled ships, and sought to dock with the ships that were still moving. Admiral Rose could not be contacted on any channels, and Vice Admiral Hauser was missing as well. Command then fell to Admiral Tanya Jeager, who had been at the back of the formation of ships. Admiral Jeager could only think of saving the remainder of the Kechan forces, so she ordered about 45 of her ships to open fire on the Skeelzanian forces with any weapons they could bring to bear, and the remaining 100 began firing continuousley into the Xanthalian ships. The Kechan Slipfighters, meanwhile, were taking horrendous losses.

OOC: Exact stats on the Slipfighters in my next post. Gotta' dash.

At the edge of the system, a slip-stream event could be spotted by any one who cared to look. Three Thelasi fleets, 60 ships in all, exited a slip event. With grace seemingly defying their size, the fleet turned, heading twoards the battle area.

As they arrive, they halted, not firing, not moving, the fleet's Zero Fighters moving out infront of the ships, their Point Defence Drones sitting silently, waiting.

OOC: Getting horrible connections, if i dont post later, soz..

"We are here to stop this fight.. it will no longer be tolerated, Xanthal"

The Xanthalian forces do better, but they take their share of losses under the heavy Kechan fire, despite the fact that they have better ships. The Xanthalians lose two Intrepid class vessels and an Andromeda, as well as a Dreadnaught and three Sabre class ships. Meanwhile, the Eclipse class vessels have come about, and open up with their tens of thousands of weapons batteries on the Kechans. The fleet Dreadnaughts begin employing ion and plasma cannons on the more stubborn targets. The Xanthalian slipfighters are doing well against the Kechans, mostly because of their far greater numbers. Still, the fact that they can only take one hit is damning. Over 200 have been lost.

The fleet hails the lead Thelasi ship. "Be aware that you have entered an active battlezone. State your intentions."

The response to the Arenumberg transmission is annoyed. "What? We're defending your allies, in case you haven't noticed. Our treaty gives us the right to be here, and it also obligates you to help us. Either give us a hand or stay out of it. We didn't start this war; but we're going to end it, whether you like it or not. XAS-251 out." The transmission is cut.

"Xanthal... as nice as ever, very well... order the rest of the fleet to hold back but to begin a barrage of their capital weapons, target all Kechan vessels capable of combat, concentrate on their weapons systems.. Launch the Hornets, Wall Formation, To the Left, Fire on my command.. "

AAS New Breseldenberg,
http://www.artemisgames.com/robotech/images/MacrossSDFside.gif
Energy Charged Tritlax Armour Plating.
2xEMP Cannons
4xLaunch bays (large)
6xIon Beams
3xIon Cannons
100xTurbo Lasers
12xJudicator Missile Launchers
64xAutomated Defense Cannons
1xAlder Battlecannon
4xCapital Ship turrets
20xFlak Cannons
4xAME Drives
1xWormhole Generator
2xThor Shield Generators
1xBeta Shield Generator
4xFusion Reactor
1xSingularity Reactor
2xThor Cannons
3xAlasrax Rapid Launch Torpedo Weapons

Carrying...

600 Hornet Interceptors
http://www.serenadawn.com/Alien-Fighter.JPG
1xAFE Drive
1x200 Fusion Reactor
1xLong-Jump
2xGatling Cannon
1xJudicator Missile
1xSensor Grid
3xKillis Attack Cannons
1xIon Shield Grid
2mm Trillium Armour

300 Westfalen Bombers
http://www.serenadawn.com/Alien-Dutton.JPG
1xBAEDS Drive
1x400 Fusion Reactor Varient
1xLong-Jump
3xAutomated Defense Cannons
4xOrbital Neutron Bomb Launchers
3xAtmospheric Neutron Bomb Launchers
3xClose Range Incendiary Bomb Launchers
2xPseudo Torpedo Launchers

100 Hercules Space Superiority Fighters (Seen with Carrier)
http://www.artemisgames.com/robotech/images/sdf-1a.jpg
1xRFFE Drive
1x800 Fusion Reactor Fighter Model
1xLong-Jump Drive
1xMak Shield Grid
4xFAITH Attack Cannons
2xJudicator Missile Packs
1xFighter Attack Beam
1xKir Attack Weapon

"Targeted?"

"Yes Ma'am, fleet also reports capital guns ready.. All Hornets launched, and falling into formation"

"Fire!"

The Fleet Behind the Breseldenberg Recoiled from their Turret Firing.. the Breseldenberg lit up like a christmas tree.. the mass of energy and metal streaked towards the Kechan fleet...

OOC: Notice, im targetting weapons, not to kill entirely, just disable :), anyway, sleeping now, dont do anything too drastic, im trying to avoid tottally annihilating people :), night night!

The Skeelzanian fleet continued their break-neck manuever out of the center of the battle, attempting to dodge Kechan fire and hoping their armor offered some protection; their turrets continued to blaze a way away at the Andromedas.

On the bridge of the Tiamat, Ianos shielded his eyes with his forearm as the ship infront of his, one of the Wyrms, caught a barrage to their side and detonated. As they swerved to dodge the debris field, Ianos listened to the steady ba-chum, ba-chum of the autocannon turrets blazing away at Kechan slipfighters. "I suppose that makes the fourth ship lost in this engagement. No matter, Wyrms are cheap."

"M'lord! The Arenumbergs have arrived on the battlefield! They're targeting the Kezzccherg-" the communication crackled as the first volly from the New Breseldenberg zipped overhead towards the Kechan fleet.

"Where the hell did they get that thing!? Whatever. Comm! Relay new orders to the fleet."

The Skeelzanian ships turned hard to port, bring themselves around to the flank of the Kechan main fleet, drawing the Andromedas tasked with thier direction out of the main thrust. Another Wyrm exploded.

IC: The Kechan ships continue to take a nasty beating, and lose another 15 Andromeda-Class ships. Their Slipfighters continue to fight their Xanthalian counterparts, and suffer something like 60% losses due to lack of reall experience. They fight, however, with the naked courage of hopeless soldiers. The Kechan ships begin pouring on all possible speed and making a course away from the Xanthalians, obviousley trying to break off the fight. Firng back with all they had as they did so.

Where once there was nothing but empty space emerged fifty-four ships in a blinding white light that signified their reversion from FTL.

Onboard the bridge of the Sphinx class Super Dreadnaught Tyrannous Rex Vice Admiral Mark Frasier was a beacon of Calm and authority. Among the chaos that infested his bridge crew as it attempted to assimilate the huge amount of information being gathered by the fleets sensors.

"Navigation get the wedges up, Fleet-Coms Have the fleet assemble in a formation best suited for interception of enemy fighters and torpedoes, but be ready to engage with our missile pods if the opportunity presents itself." He said as the bridge calmed at his statement "Coms Get me the Queens Flagship...My Queen The Wicks Naval Assets are here to support you...And to uphold the Alliance!"

The unmistakable wedges appear above and below every one of the wicks ships as they begin to accelerate towards the battle. These bands of energy are indestructible. The capital units are able to roll to present a wall to the enemy deflecting fire (Though it takes time for the massive dreadnaught which are over 2 km in length, the smaller units such as tincans can roll incredibly fast making fights between light units quite beautiful affairs, keep in mind lasers travel the speed of light, and advance computers can target a ship when its exposed...I love future tech)

The inmistakable wedges appear above and below every one of the wicks ships as they begin to accelerate towards the battle. These bands of energy are indestructable. The capital units are able to roll to present a wall to the enemy deflecting fire (Though it takes time for the massive dreanaught which are over 2 km in length, the smaller units such as tincans can roll incrably fast making fights between light units quite beautiful affairs, keep in mind lasers travel the speed of light, and advance compters can target a ship when its exposed...I love future tech)

OOC: ....

A cheer went up on every bridge of the surviving Skeelzanian ships as the Kechans broke off and retreated. Enemy fire still streaked towards them, but it was not the massive amounts of energized-death present at the start of the battle. Slowly, the fleet decellerated as they awaited more orders.

The bridge of the Tiamat was a flurry of activity, as messages zipped between the Comms station, SKZHC back at Solomon, and the rest of the fleet. Ianos had settled into his chair, visibly relieved that the battle had ended. Their losses had been relativly heavy, though coming no where near the carnage expirienced by the Xanthal and Kechans. Of the 6 Dracos and 15 Wyrms, 8 of the Wyrms had been lost to enemy fire, and one Draco, the Jabberwock was also destroyed when it became the target of a concentrated Kechan attack. Now the next act was to begin, one that was being most anticipated back home.

"All ships are hereby lowered to Level 3 alert. Wyrms are assigned picket duty to the rest of the fleet. All Dracos are to proceed to the debris field and scoure it for any useful salvage. Tiamat out."

The Wicks ships fall into formation near there breatheran who have just fought the good fight.

"It seems we missed the party, thats what i get for being conviently late eh? BtW my units picked up some escape pods on the way in and are treating the wounded, saveing about a thousand from death that would have awaited them in the cold expanse of space

I have little time, could someone please knock up a short sumary for me, as I wish to support Xanthal.

"New Breseldenberg to all available vessels, begin search and rescue immeaditly, lets cut down on any casaulties we can.."

WIck: Ask before entering. Please. No offense, but when an RP gets going it helps.

OOC: Well i did post my intentions of join this on the second page however i got busy in rl and did not untill now. I Figured i was invited being a member of the NAA.

"Comms, Gather all data from the ships about recovered survivors, and contact Kecha.. lets try and get these Kechans home.. no use in imprisoning them.."

"Yes ma'am"

The Xanthalian Admiral regards the retreating Kechans. His helm officer poises her hands over her console."Sir? Pursuit course?"
The Admiral stands up and is silent for a moment. Then he shakes his head. "No. All ships stand down weapons. Full shields to block the Kechan fire. Open me a channel to our allies."
"Aye Sir."

Transmission to all allied vessels:
"This is Xanthalian fleet leader XAS-251 to all ships. Stand down. This battle is over. Stay alert in case the Kechans come back or the ships in orbit of the fifth planet make a move against us."

The Xanthalian fleet regroups in high orbit of Relafia IV.

Transmission to all allied vessels:
"This is Xanthalian fleet leader XAS-251 to all ships. Stand down. This battle is over. Stay alert in case the Kechans come back or the ships in orbit of the fifth planet make a move against us."

The Xanthalian fleet regroups in high orbit of Relafia IV.

A young private rushes into the Captains controll room.

Sir, it is apperent the conflict is over. Shall we continue course?

Yes private, and send a comm to Xanthal informing them of our presence. Tell them to expect us in 7 minutes, we will group with them in orbit. Oh, and tell the rest of the fleet ot obey my command.

Yes sir

Transmission to all allied vessels:
"This is Xanthalian fleet leader XAS-251 to all ships. Stand down. This battle is over. Stay alert in case the Kechans come back or the ships in orbit of the fifth planet make a move against us."

The Xanthalian fleet regroups in high orbit of Relafia IV.

A young private rushes into the Captains controll room.

Sir, it is apperent the conflict is over. Shall we continue course?

Yes private, and send a comm to Xanthal informing them of our presence. Tell them to expect us in 7 minutes, we will group with them in orbit. Oh, and tell the rest of the fleet ot obey my command.

Yes sir

Transmission to Pablicosta lead vessel from XAS-251:
"Pablicostan fleet, your presence and intentions are acknowledged. We're in a bit of a lull at the moment. We're hoping that the Xanthalian and Kechan governments contact one another before the Fleet Admiral orders us to go on the offensive. In the mean time, keep your wits about you. There are still half a dozen national powers with combat-ready vessels in this system. If anyone does something stupid this will start all over again."

"Comms, any response from the Kechan authorities?"

"None.."

"Organise some shuttles, hand them over to the survivors, let them run home"

"Yes Ma'am"

[i]"AAS New Breseldenberg, Hailing Xanthal.."

IC: From out of the blue, there came a comm' signall bearing the IFF codes of the KAR:

"S.O.S. S.O.S. This is Commander Janice Wilkes. Chief Medical Officer, and Acting Commanding Officer, of the KAR-25, of the Kechan Armada Royale. I am declaring an unlimited State of Emergency. We are badly damaged, and in serious need of immediate assistance. There are several wounded people aboard who will die without immediate medical care. Is there anybody recieving this transmission? Nationalities aside, we need immediate aid. If any Xanthalian forces are in the area, we are willing to surrender on condition of fair treatment. Can anybody hear me?"

The transmission was not long-ranged. The Kechan ships on the retreat probably didn't hear it.

Meanwhile: The Kechan Government is attempting to contact the Xanthalian Government.

Arenumberg: "Kechan Armed Forces General HQ. State your identity please"

"Kechan Armed Forces HQ, we have dispatched all recovered survivors back your way, we are sorry for this, but we had to adhere to the alliance, although we would like to talk with you privately, Arenumberg Out.."*telegram me :)*

"Ma'am.. we have a very faint transmission on the emergency frequencies.. *message plays very faintly and distorted*"

"Helm, take us to the source.. if sensors can grab its co-ordinates.."

"Got them.."

"Setting Course.. ETA 7 Minutes"

Open channel from XAS-251:
"We're detecting a distress call from a Kechan ship. Arenumberg ship, we see you moving toward their position. We'll leave it to you. If you need any help, we'll give you a hand. Xanthalian fleet leader XAS-251 out."

Audio/Video transmission from Xanthalian government HQ to the Kechan government. Aide Farraday Tolomas speaking:
"Hello. Who is this and what can I do for you?"

"Affirmative"

-bump-

The fleet begins to move, relaying the following message from the Xanthalian Fleet Admiral to all the allied ships. "It has been over a day now and the Kechans still have not made any offers of peace, or even apology. We are forced to conclude that they are mustering their forces for another assault. Our sensors show that the Kechan fleet has returned to its own space. I am ordering the Xanthalian fleet at Relafia to the current location of the Kechan fleet in the Sol system for a preemptive assault. This is a big step, and we will understand if our allies do not wish to get involved. The danger will be immense. However, do not lose hope. Our fleets are strong, and the Kechans have inferior starships. With your help, I am sure that we will triumph. Be aware that this is truly a war now. Once the Kechan fleet is gone, we will send in ground troops. When that happens, losses will be astronomical. What the Kechans lack in space they make up for on the ground. Since it is unsafe to bombard Earth orbitally though, ground combat is our best option. We will need your help, all of you, to ensure our victory planetside. It is not pleasing for me to ask you to send your ships and soldiers to fight and die for this cause, but it must be done. If you wish to stay beside us in this next leg of the war, contact XAS-251. The Admiral will give you your orders. He is well-trained and intelligent, and I have the utmost confidence in his ability. Understand one thing, before you choose. Once we assault the Kechan fleet there will be no going back for any of us. We saved our allies from our enemies, now it is time to eradicate the enemy threat completely."

Sir Says a comms oficer into his communicator, We have message from the Xanthalian fleet leader. They want to know if we will cvontinue in the next phase.

The communictor blips as a reply is sent,

Inform them that we will be by their side throughout this conflict. Then tell the Carriers to ready their launch vehicles, and everything else to ready the drives for chase and fire.


Yes Sir. Pipes the young comms officer as he begins speaking with the Xanthalian vessel.

A blinding blue vortex rips through space near the Xanthalian fleet, and a sizable accumulation of ships forces it's way back into real space.

A message from the command ship is relayed to XAS-215. "Wing One of the Grand Cyberutopian Exoatmospheric Navy, awaiting orders."

The assembled fleet is as follows:

2 Arbiter Class Heavy Battleships
1 Sapporo Class Command Ship
8 Crusader Class Anti-Missile Frigates
6 Katana Class Heavy Destroyers
14 Hornet Class Assault Frigates
3 Daedalus Class Strike Cruisers

((Stats and pics for my fleet at http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=130074&highlight= ))

Fleet Admiral Asha sighed, that was close. his brother came up and spoke. "We gotten orders to withdraw to Teritoran space brother dear. King Doran has declared neutrality." Fleet Admiral Asha sighed. "Very well Brother dear, Order the fleet to set an corse back to the Asha system. We're leaving for Teritoran space."

OOC: Kecha, what (if any) is the offensive capability of your Cypress system colony? I'll ask about defenses at a point in time depending on what stuff that system has that could actually take the war to somebody.

IC:
Transmission from XAS-251 to all allied vessels:
"We'll be stopping in sector 297 for resupply. If you need anything, you can get it while we're there. After that, we'll go directly to the Sol system to engage the Kechan fleet. Most or all of your fleet will be asked to accompany us there. Some of you may be sent to the Cypress system if Xanthalian Intelligence informs us that the Kechans have offensive capability there. You'll have final orders by the time we leave sector 297."

"Arenumberg to Xanthal, We will be contributing the 1st Allied Fleet, the 12th Arenumberg Fleet and the Omega and Alpha Libertariaria/Arenumberg Joint Fleets, To your Cause."

Affirmative XAS-251, we have further support lying behind. If we need anything we can engage those vessels too. We are ready to engage the Sol system.

Good Luck to all Allied Vessles, we can do this.

"Acknowledged. See you in sector 297 everyone."

The Xanthalian fleet jumps to slipstream all at once, speeding to the rendezvous point.

"Affirmative XAS-251, coordinates processed." The command ship sent back before leaping back into hyperspace with the rest of the fleet.

"Affirmative XAS-251, coordinates processed." The command ship sent back before leaping back into hyperspace with the rest of the fleet.

"Affirmative XAS-251, coordinates processed." The command ship sent back before leaping back into hyperspace with the rest of the fleet.

See you there XAS-251 Yells the commander before instructing his HoleTransport Team to start the system.

Within fifty seconds stars in the distance ares being distorted as a hole of deep blue light swirls ahead of the stationary Vessels. They wait a further minute or so untill through the whole they see the Xanthalian fleet and a series of planets.

Sector 297 in sight Sir Piped one of the technicians,

Then take us there. Fleet, follow my lead in single file. Go. Replie the Commander as he looked deep into the hole.

The engines hummed quietly and then moved the lead vessel into the hole. No sooner had they entered had they exited, now slowing themselves down in sector 297.

Hello XAS-251, Arenumberg how was the trip?

"Boring, as per usual, Still awaiting on the Omega And Alpha Fleets, beleive their capital ships are having wormhole generator problems, but should be fixed soon."

The Xanthalian fleet meanwhile is busy with maintenance and resupply. The area is filled with cargo ships, transports, and maintenance ships. There is also one small ship on the edge of the fleet that is of no known design, but is clearly broadcasting a Xanthalian signal. It is almost surprising that Xanthal has been able to mobilize so quickly, but perhaps it is not so strange. After all, they always keep their ships crewed, and it's not like there was anything going on before this.
Many of the cargo vessels are attached to the warships, transferring torpedos and such aboard, while the transports are pulling some last-minute crew switchouts aboard some of the Xanthalian ships. It looks rather chaotic, but it is really quite organized. As the fleet is vulnerable in this state, half the warships stay on guard on the perimeter at all times.

Message from XAS-251 to the Pablicostan fleet:
"Hello to you as well. Feel free to take resupply from one of our freighters if you need it. I don't imagine you'll need much since you weren't involved in the first battle, but you're welcome to take what you will."

Thanks for the offer XAS-251, but we have several of our own SuperFreeghters lingering arround. We will be taking fuel supply from them and will allow our crew to rest for a few hours before we continue. Our fighter vessles, Swarmers will be doing flight patterns throughout the stop, to prepare their pilots for engagement. We can also offer our SuperCarriers to put up a light protection feild which will cover your docking ships easily if you wish. Commander Francks Out.

Arenumburg, we can send a few recon vesels back arround to check up on the laggers if you wish, is it possible they may have been engaged? Over

http://www.sgtfretsurfer.com/Grilled-Sarlacc/c/speeders/3.jpg
SuperFreighter.

Ianos watched as various fleets warped out and others restocked themselves. His glace traveled back to the distress message they were receiving from the Kechan ship. The Arenumbergians were still moving on its position, but he gambled his Dracos could get there first.

"Attention fleet. Tiamat, Niddhogg and Azhi Dahaki will advance on the Kechan distress beacon and prepare for a boarding action. All Wyrms and remaining Dracos are assigned guard duty. Tiamat out."

The three cruisers again powered up their engines and began cautiously making their way through the debris field. Turning to his Marine Commander, Ianos gave the order to 'wake up' the marines from their suspended animation. Skeelzanian O.R.C. troopers were notoriously unstable mentally, and he did not enjoy the prospect of having 7 foot monsters running around on his ship, even for a little while.

In front of them loomed the Kechan ship. Much of its surface had been scarred by weapons fire, but the marines were confident they could cut through.

"They'll be fine. Keep some NAA fleets around Relafia IV though, in case they are attacked."

Semi-OOc:

Just needed to post my fleet numbers for my own referance in this thread.

5 Flagship Anhialator Class.
10 Super Cruiser Ships.
50 Small Destroyer Class Vessels.
25 Large Destroyer Vessles.
10 Assault Base Ships-1,000 Small Fighter Class Vessels each.
2 Invasion Personel Carriers-In Low orbit.

Not including Logistical support such as SuperFreighters.

The Cyberutopian ships shoot unceremoniously into real space again, and take up a dispersed pattern around the edge of the others.

"The Defence Fleets are still in position, As for the people Behind..

Wormholes began to open into the swirly mass of energy, and from then ships began to come out settling peacefully into space.

"Nevermind.."

-At Relafia-

"What do they think they are doing?"

"Boarding it appears"

"Oh god.. Get me them on the comms, this isnt supposed to be a boarding action.."

By this time the cruisers had taken up positions around the Andromeda. While the ships have sizeable marine contingments, they weren't designed for combat boarding actions. Luckily the ship wasn't much in the way of combat ready, allowing the Dracos plenty of time to get in a suitable location that allowed them to use their cargo loading tubes as boarding chutes.

In the main staging area, the O.R.C.s were lining up. Only 40 of the 150 aboard had been activated, and this was still enough to make Ianos worried as he watched from Hanger control. He had personally pushed for their development, but the thought of a 7 foot pyscho wielding a 50 caliber assualt rifle was still disturbing.

"M'lord, we've attached to the hull of the Kechan ship over a suspected passage. Shall we blow the charges?"

"Yes. Wait till the status of the boarding chutes are confirmed, then send the marines across."

Though Ianos couldn't hear or see them, he knew the charges placed on the Kechan hull had just blown, allowing access to the ships interior. Twenty seconds went by, and then the green light above the tubes went on. The doors opened and the marines charged through, the sound of their power armor on metal plating echoing through the hanger.

OOC: I love your diplomatic flair Skee. Rushing onto the scene of an S.O.S. with fully armed marines. Real nice. By the by, does anyone know what's happened to Kecha? I can't continue without a post from that player.

OCC: I was wondering what happened to her (im assuming its a her) too. Last contact I had with her was an email about a week ago concerning looting some technology from this thread.

And as far as Skeelzanian Diplomacy is concerned, if your a disabled ship with advanced technology, your meat for the Principality. We desperatly want more advanced technology, especially armor and jump drives. A disabled Kechan ship with a still functional crew? Mmmmm imagine the looting possibilites. Besides, as far as I can tell the Kechans aren't human and are thus below us. If you happen to know that they aren't I'd appreciate it.

OOC: As far as I know they're human... Mabye I'm wrong. What I do know is that you do not want to piss Kecha off. She will smite a nation as small as yours. If you start looting ships that are trying to surrender or are disabled without permission, you'll become an enemy of Xanthal as well. Xanthal is picky about conflict. They have a strict code about what is and is not permissable, and they show plenty of quarter to their enemies. If one of their allies starts messing with that code, they'll make a point of hurting them unless they're absolutely vital to their cause. Skeelzania is not.

OOC: Well if it makes you feel any better, I don't intend to pull a Soviet on them and execute those trying to escape destruction.

IC: Ianos switched channels his commlink. As soon as it became clear as what his ships were duing, a burst of protest from several of the powers had reached the ship. Reception was patchy due to the debris field, but the general gist of it had gotten accross. Any "war crimes" against the Kechans would result in annilation of his fleet. "Suppose I should test the O.R.C.s and see how well they handle prisoners" he thought to himself.

"Attention disable Kechan ship. You have been boarded by Skeelzanian Marines. Lay down any arms you have onboard and surrender, our troops will not fire unless fired upon."

He wasn't particulary optimistic about the "self defense" part, the O.R.C.s had a history of tearing their opponents apart. Best to send a message to them too.

"Alright you reengineered pinheads listen up. Start shooting only if they shoot first. Any one of you blows away an unarmed Kechan, you'll be sent to the gnomes and they can do all the dirty little things they do with you. Do you get that?" A jumble of grunts and "yesser" answered him, which was as close he was going to get to an out right acknowledgement.

OCC: D'oh. As you can see I'm still getting the feel of managing two different accounts at once...

OOC: I hear you. Don't worry, it happens.

Xanthal and New Xanthal are currently mobilizing their ground forces in preparation for the anticipated invasion of the Kechan homeland. Allied nations (and enemy nations, for that matter) are encouraged to post their preparations in a similar fashion on the following thread if they are planning to contribute ground forces: http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=132463 . This will allow me to plan both IC and OOC for the conflict.

OOC: Sorry all, couldn't help being absent for a short bit. Can someone bring me up to speed, summary-style?

((Sure thing. The allied fleets are amassing at Relafia 4, a Xanthal planet, and I think they're going to split up and go after 2 targets. Meanwhile, ground forces are being amassed to invade you. So, basically, we're coming to you.))

OOC: Anybody mind if I blue-streak, and panic privately?

OOC: One correction: The fleet is massing in open space a few light years from Sol. Other then that, Cy's summary is accurate.

OOC: One correction: The fleet is massing in open space a few light years from Sol. Other then that, Cy's summary is accurate.

OOC: Anything else I need to know?

OOC: Yes. Check your TGs.

OOC:Nope and King Doran trying to find an way to help Kecha without geting forced to fight one or others of his allies whom are fighting each other. He will be pulling trick available that will be just short of breaking neutrality. "Observers", allowing powered down Kechan ships to repair in Teritoran space and other things that stops just short of breaking neutrality between an fight between its allies.

Xanthal: Sure.

((WOAH :shock: Deja vu...........WOAH :shock: Deja vu......))

OOC: Responded Xanthal.

OOC: Teritora, Kecha's battlefleet wasn't huge to begin with, and after our fight it's even smaller. Not only that, but their fleet is still almost all in one place. After we launch our attack there won't be many (if any) Kechan warships left to be repaired. Those that do go to your space to repair will be leaving the battleground and will probably miss the whole thing, arriving back just in time to be useless. We're going straight for the head here. Once we cut it off, the rest will be easy. Hopefully they'll surrender before it comes to that though.

OOC:Truthly, massed troops or not, the worse will come in the ground fighting for those fighting Kecha.

OOC: Duh. If it weren't for our plans to invade, we wouldn't have bothered rallying allies at all. We can raze Kecha in space by ourselves. Their ground forces are superior to ours though. Since we obviously don't want to orbitally bombard Earth under any circumstances (say hello to about twenty pissed off powerful space nations), and since doing so would inflict unacceptable civilian casualties anyway, ground forces are the best and only feasible option. We knew that for such an attack we'd need help, so we asked for it. And we got it. Now our victory is assured. Don't get me wrong, we'll take heavy casualties, but Kecha's ground forces will eventually fall to our combined forces. We've also got some high-tech tricks up our sleeves to help us out too.

Another portal opened near the allied fleets and more ships shifted into real space.

"Wing Two has arrived."

Wing Two:
4 Paladin Class Anti-Missile Frigates
4 Katana Class Heavy Destroyers
12 Hornet Class Assault Frigates
1 Interdictor Class Heavy Carrier
8 Argus Class Multi-Purpose Ships (4 in Fleet Defense Configuration, 4 in Supportive Fleet Logisitcs and Intelligence Configuration)

OCC: Wow this thread certainly took off. BTW Kecha I kind of erm boarded the crippled ship. I've broadcast a surrender msg but my marines are not the most stable creatues. Also, if you remeber I asked about looting any of your tech from the wreckage. I don't plan to unless I receive specific permission though.

And its New Xanthalian cyb

OOC-I beleive that to subsidise the superior ground forces of kecha, I will be executing heavy aerial/ orbital bombardment. However, we aim to take no civilian casualties, our technology would strike to 25 metres of desired target.

We will not use Nuclear/ Biological weapons unless they are targeted at us and / or allies of ours.

IC-

Three extra Full Invasion Vessels arrive at the scene of the gathering, well they will in approximately 5 minutes anyway. They are being accompanied by the Inter Orbital Flight Fleet, and a single Orbital Missile Launch Unit.

The Carriers of my fleet carry a couple of hundred Mech's and a few hundred thousand ground troops each

Princess Lina spoke to King Doran. "The way the war goes, should we evacuate our Embassy in Kecha?" King Doran responded. "No nor are we going to remove what personal we have in the Super fortress. The attackers wouldn't dare even think of orbital bombardment. Theres powerful nations that declare war on that alone and also they wouldn't dare even think if they did try of targeting anywhere near the Embassy sector. They would have an diplomatic nightmare if they did. They also will not risk, when they land, killing neutral citizens expcecally Ambassaders. Besides the Embassy guards will be able to handle stupid enough to try." He added mentally, I hope.

"The Xanthalian fleet will depart for the Sol system in five minutes. All allied vessels are instructed to form up for immediate offensive combat deployment as soon as they reach their destination. No troops are to be sent to the surface until we have secured space from the Kechans. After that, we will advise on deployment of ground forces."

OCC: This is more of a tag post than anything. I'm using a school comp which is competeing with about 4000 others for bandwith, so connection is patchy at best. I'll post stats for my forces when I get home in 3 hours or so.

Solomon, Greater Skeelzania System

Within the bowels of the royal palace, the Grand Prince and his remaing military advisors plotted how best to assist the Xanthal invasion of Kecha. Baad Skeelzot leaned over the display table, taking stock of his forces. The bulk of their navy was still deployed around Relafia IV under the command of his brother, but they would be of marginal use anyway. The railguns of the Dracos were not something that one offhandly shoots at a planet. The bulk of the Skeelzanian infantry however were still on Solomon, waiting for deployment orders. There were also enough ships to ferry at least some to Sol.

Turning to his aid de camp, the Prince gave his orders. Within minutes that were broadcasted across the planet to the various installations.

"Attention Skeelzanian Ground Forces. The 1st and 2nd FS divisions are hereby activated. They will board the battleship Typhon and accompyning ships of the 3rd fleet. The fleet will then depart to rendevous with the Xanthal main strike force at Relafia if possible. If the rendevous is missed, proceed at all possible to the Sol system and await further orders. SKZHC over and out."

Most of the troops had been expecting this order and had already loaded much of their heavy equipment. All that was now required was for the actual troops to board. They would probably miss the rendevous, but they could still attempt to catch up.

OCC: Uh I'm going to bump this because I have this craaazy feeling I accidenlt deleted it somehow. Yeah.

OOC: lala

OCC: I'm sorry for the tardiness of this post, but.....

IC:

We object to New Xanthal's descision to discriminate against those deemed "lower classs" in New Xanthal. It gfreatly surprises us that citizens coming from Xanthal have such little depth of character and such petty ideas.

We will contribute the 2nd battlefleet to any effort to un-discriminate New Xanthal or something else that involves getting the bad folks.

OCC: I'm assuming you havent read the other 10 pages LRR. The Kechan fleet sent to "undiscriminate" New Xanthal has been obliterated by the combined forces of Xanthal and the NAA. If you wish to follow suit, step right up.

Forget about the fleet part then.

But still, we are extremely angry at New Xanthal for these horrible violations of human rights. We implore all of you to please put a stop to these injustices.

Once again, the Principality of Skeelzania states its belief in a nations right to do whatever it wants with its citzenry.

The Republic of Tiburon, after much deliberation, has decided to retract its first and second statements regarding its position on New Xanthal. We find this country totally out of line with its own principles of democracy as well as the general state of humanity. Remember the three space battleships and the Mobile Suits? They'll be sent not to "undiscriminate" New Xanthal, but rather to undiscriminate it (the difference lies in the quotation marks). At the same time, however, we neither ally our forces with Kecha nor oppose the long-time ally Xanthal. Tiburon out.

Upon receiving the Tiburon threat*, urget messages were dispatched to the 3rd fleet, still speeding towards Relafia IV and the 1st fleet, still sifting through the debris field.

"Alert! All ships have been raised too Level 5 Alert. We have reason to believe the Tibournians are planning on a forcible take over of the New Xanthal goverment. The 3rd fleet are hereby ordered to deploy all troops to the planet surface and take up defensive positions around Relafia IV. 1st fleet are to assume defensive positions as well."

The entire fleet acted like an ant hive that someone had just stirred a stick in. Every captain was yelling at the bridge crew to ready themselves and get in position. The Wyrms were taking stock of their railgun ammo, while the Dracos warmed up their Ion Turrets.

Ianos cursed as the order was decoded. "Screw the Kechans, bring the marines back onboard! Sound general quarters. I need a status report!"

[OCC Double post, why can't I delete this one?]

Urm... I have a minor question: what was the point of that? I'm just sending in my armies to offer refugeeship for the inferiors and leaving. I'm not trying to shoot at anyone... :?

Besides, even though ties are cut with both Xanthal (it's a repressive commie mess) and New Xanthal (it's a racist mess), and even if the executive and most of the legislative are in support of action, we're not stupid. We won't attack but we might if you go away...

Also, we're taking the refugees, but we're not going to support all of their actions (although we probably will condone most of them). So even if the refugees happen to steal an out-of-date Gundam from a museum whose management was too idiotic to take the mobile system out, and even if they happen to attack New Xanthal, and even if the centrist government of Tiburon happens to secretly be supportive militarily *cough cough major plot twist I was planning revealed*, you still can't prove that we are supporting them. (Because our military will be using Mobile Suits from a factory that was recently in the hands of terrorists whose organization is gone. But no one knows that yet.

So, yes, we are not going to shoot at anyone. Yet...

Your trying to STEAL New Xanthal's work force! And while thier military is off fighting other aggressors. The Principality will not allow you to do this, and will forcibly resist attempts by any power to interfere with New Xanthal internal policies.

Do you understand the concept of refuge? If someone leaves a country or is offered refugeeship by a representative of Tiburon, and can prove that it is due to repressive government, then he/ she is granted full refuge by Tiburon. We're not forcing anything on anyone. We're offering refugeeship. We do it all the time. Civilized nations tend to do so.

IC: The Kechan Government is making another try to contact the Xanthalians.

The Republic of Tiburon, after much deliberation, has decided to retract its first and second statements regarding its position on New Xanthal. We find this country totally out of line with its own principles of democracy as well as the general state of humanity. Remember the three space battleships and the Mobile Suits? They'll be sent not to "undiscriminate" New Xanthal, but rather to undiscriminate it (the difference lies in the quotation marks). At the same time, however, we neither ally our forces with Kecha nor oppose the long-time ally Xanthal. Tiburon out.

We will send a destroyer division, consisting of 12 Camden class fast destroyers to help you.

In an offical statement, King Doran has dispatched heavly armed and armored Space Marines to secure the Teritoran Embassy in Kecha an ensure its safety. This renforces the standard garision of the massive fortress Embassy.((Gee Big surpise in that))

What wasn't stated was the Fleet movements inside Teritoran space expecally along the borders. The Teritorans weren't really going start anything but everyone else wouldn't know that. It would hopefuly draw away ships from the conflects, especally near where Xanthalian controled space neared Teritoran controled space.

"The Xanthalian fleet will depart for the Sol system in five minutes. All allied vessels are instructed to form up for immediate offensive combat deployment as soon as they reach their destination. No troops are to be sent to the surface until we have secured space from the Kechans. After that, we will advise on deployment of ground forces."

"Copy that."

The space fleet began to buzz with activity, as the plasma cannons were warmed up, the kinetic shields primed for activation, railguns were loaded, and the fighters and bombers set for immediate takeoff.

"Ready to enter hyperspace on your mark, XAS-251."

Skeelzanian ships will fire on any refugee vessel attempting to escape from New Xanthal space. We will fire to disable, then return the citizens to NX if possible.

The Kingdom of Teritora would like to remind Skeelzania that its unlikely anyone will protect them if they attack refugees and that the Kingdom deeply frowns upon it.

Skeelzanian ships will fire on any refugee vessel attempting to escape from New Xanthal space. We will fire to disable, then return the citizens to NX if possible.

Actions like this show you're an evil nation.

"XAS-251, seeing as how the fleet amassed here can surely squash the Kechan fleets, we will volunteer to return to the site of the former confrontation and keep the Skeelzanians in line, if you deem it necessary."

((Bump.))

All KAR ships have been recalled to Earth. New Slipfighters are being made in a crash-building program. All ships are preparing to operate in lone-style for EXTENDED periods of time.

The Skeelzanian 3rd Fleet exited from Tachyon Jump with the characteristic energy bands radiating out from each ship. The ships quickly accelerated towards Relafia IV and began broadcasting landing request.

Vice Admiral Levisk stood accross the bridge of the magnificent battleship Typhon, surveying his fleet. Composed of 10 Draco class cruisers, 12 Wyrms as well as the Typhon, it was an impressive force. In addition, they also carried 30 of the Principality's new mobile suits, most of which were in the Typhon's hangers. But Levisk knew he had to get the FS trooperrs off of his ships before any combat began. It would serve Skeelzania no good if 2/3s o of their elite troops were wiped out simply because their transports were shot out from under them.

"Comm, raise Lord Ianos and report our arrival. Give him a status report, and continue monitoring channels between us and New Xanthal."

"Yes sir."

OCC: Ship stas.
Draco stats can be found earlier in the post. These are the stats for the Typhon:
http://img29.photobucket.com/albums/v87/Bad_Skeelz/Typhon_Battleship.jpg
Type: Battleship
Length: 900 meters
Height: 140 meters
Width: 200 meters
Weight(empty): 100,000 tons
Propulsion: 6 IE Drives, 1 Tachyon Jump Drive
Cruising Speed: .5 LS
Burst Speed: N/A
Jump Speed: 10. LS
Armament: 7 main gun 2-barreled Ion turrets (4 dorsal-forward facing, 1 dorsal aft facing, 2 ventral), 6 secondary gun 2-barreled railgun turrets, 30 point-defense turrets
Average Armor Covering: 3 meters of Heavy Duty Chobham armor
Crew: 800
Marine Contingent: 100(left behind in this case)
Mobile Suit Capacity: 12
Launch Catapults: 4
Introduction Date: O.E. 2110
Ships of the Line: Typhon, Targaryen(under construction)

I will post my mobile suit stats when (and if) their deployed. If you really want to know, try digging up my factbook. Its in here somewhere.

Meanwhile, the reforcements for the Teritoran Embassy arrived turning the fortress like Embassy into nearly impentrable citidel. However arriving secretly with them were many RSC Operatives and squads to aid the Kechans. They all had orders to not surrender and they had taken care of any evidence that would point to where they came from.

OOC-Whens the push for invasion going to begin? My fleets are going to need a full re-fuel soon!

OOC: Damn it!

TAG

Go 'et 'em, Pablicosta!

And Tib, what are you doing around?

OOC: Damn it!

TAG

Go 'et 'em, Pablicosta!

And Tib, what are you doing around?


LOL, I'd love to. But it appears we are playing the waiting game, god damn.
Anyhow, If I go assault them now, Xanthal is bound to point his guns at me. :cry:
I aint hanging arround forever though, sitting duck doesnt fit me to well.

~Pabli

XNN flash report:
Zelda Zabertini, the Dictator elect of Xanthal, has moved into office four days ahead of her legal entitlement to her position. In an official statement to an XNN reporter, she gave her reason. "I am appalled at the aggressive actions of Telemachus Rhade, the Fleet Admiral of the Armada. I am taking office effective immediately, and I am ending this madness. I have no official power yet, but I have unofficial power. I will not allow my nation to be dragged into a war."
Shortly afterward, Telemachus Rhade issued a formal refusal to acknowledge her authority and voiced his intentions to continue the attack on Kecha. In the mean time, closed transmissions between Armada vessels and command centers are indicating that they are beginning to split, some captains in favor of the unofficial Dictator, others preferring to follow the official power of Fleet Admiral Rhade. On Aellis V, thousands of protestors and counter-demonstrators lined the streets in support or denial of the power of the Dictator Elect. At this point, it seems unlikely that the Xanthalian forces will be able to carry out a successful invasion...
This just in! Zelda Zabertini has just ordered all Armada forces to return to Xanthalian space! We'll keep you posted on the events as they unfold!

The amassed forces begin to break apart, some ships coming about and pointing themselves back toward the Aellis system while others continue onward. A few warning shots are fired within the Xanthalian fleet, and a flurry of coded transmissions ensues. Without a word, one hundred and twenty of the gathered Xanthalian ships, including their flagship XAS-251, go to slipstream, heading back to Xanthalian territory. XAS-157 immediately announces it is taking command of the invasion fleet, but one hundred more ships power down their weapons and engines, leaving only eighty starships headed forward. These ships continue on for a minute, then stop, turning around and communicating with the halted ships behind them. It seems as though the Xanthalian invasion may not proceed at all.

"Well...this is interesting."

The Cyberutopian government has ordered the immediate return of both Wings of the Fleet to the homeland. We will not follow a traitor to his country into battle.

The 1st MEF has arrived in Xanthal. It will sit there and wait until this mess is sorted out. General Foster commander of the 1st MEF has requested a meeting with the new Dictator to find out whats going to happen. The 1st Battle Fleet has been placed on alert but has not taken any action yet. We are awaiting word from the Xanthal Government on what to do.

the Domion of Arenumberg is withdrawing all forces from current away missions, this has been in the works for a long time, and has finally come into effect.

A collective sigh of temporary relief ripples through the Cyberutopian conscience as Wings One and Two returned to Cyberutopian space in a blue flash. They may not have to engage their Kechan friends after all.

Ianos watched as the last marine reboarded the Tiamat and the tubes retracted from the Kechan vessel. As the cruiser powered up its engines to rejoin the task force, he pondered the unfolding events. The Xanthal armada had split, with most of its ships returning home and only a minority carrying on the war to Kecha. Xanthal's various allies were backing down with relief, and Arenumberg had just recalled everything. This left only Skeelzania and a few other Alliance powers at Relafia IV with any amount of force. If the opposing powers decided to come against New Xanthal in force, he doubted his combined fleet would stop them.

Looking back over the central bay, he surveyed the few Kechans the marines had brought back with them. Sitting cross legged and handcuffed in the center of the room, most of them injured but being seen to, they seemed a sorry bunch. Ianos wondered what he would be ordered to do with them now. None of the other ships in the fleet had found anything salvagable in the field, and they didn't have time to town the Andromeda back to Solomon. Sighing, he turned back and issued orders to the fleet.

"All ships are to regroup around Relafia IV. Continue monitoring all channels, try to pick up something useful. Await further orders."