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The People’s Assembly had voted and had the consent of the Executive Office. The Klonor Assembly, still badly in need of a new name, had approved the proposal. The decision was final; the Associated Systems were at War. Its first ever War. For the first time in its entire history Klonor prepared to embark upon a quest for military expansion. Its target: The Black Empire of Blademasters.

The ASJ Constantine, first and only Constantine class Juggernaught, glistened in the Void of Space. Its entire hull, square kilometer after square kilometer, was illuminated by thousands of spotlights aboard the Gamma Draconis Installation. Slowly, the engines glowed to life and moved the ship out from the GDI. Under constant study for months, undergoing practically a complete refit, the ship was embarking on its Maiden Mission. For the first time since its exit from the Gregorian shipyards, the ASJ Constantine activated its FTL and fled the system. Its destination, the Installation at Ross128.

The ships of the 2’nd, 3’rd, and 4’th System Fleets swam through Space. Almost effortlessly, the massive starships maneuvered into a perfect formation oriented towards the edge of the system. Their size implied power but not grace, brute force instead of intelligence. Those who saw them in combat were quickly taught the error of those assumptions. With a ripple of space a flash of blue they were gone, soaring through Sub-Space. Their Course: Deneb.

The New Dawn 03, a Nexus class Colony/Combat vessel and Flagship of the SR-2091 System Fleet, rotated in empty space. It hung in the Realm Between Stars, devoid of planets & moons, where even the Currents grew weak. Not another ship was within range of any of the advanced sensors, nobody around to view what came next. Its running lights flickered and the weapons powered down. To any observers it appeared dead in Space. But observations are often flawed. With a distorted ripple and an even brighter flash of blue it was gone, launched into the mysterious Realm of Nexus Flight. It’s Nexus Conduit: The Andromeda Galaxy.

The seven Anti-Klonor Combo Meals purchased from Capsule Corporation hovered around the refueling depot at the edge of the Regulus system. Shuttles flew back and forth, bringing various crew, fuel, and supplies to the Fleet. Hours passed and the ships began to spread out and re-orient. With a flash they were billions of kilometers inward, out of sight of the refueling depot and a lot closer to the single inhabited planet in the system. The single inhabited planet, and their ride to the Andromeda Galaxy.

The Duke sat in his office and read the reports of the Fleet re-positioning, pleased at what he saw. The interior shuffling was proceeding well; all the vessels were nearing their launching points. With luck, they would pass through the Trans-Light Molecular Deconstruction Gates in mere hours. That is, as long as the New Dawn 03 was successful.

OOC: Closed RP, please don't post

OOC:
As I don't really have anything to ICly say about this... well... Capsule Corporation is assisting in my defence, no one else is invited to post. Thanks and have a nice day.

Space was serene. Dust floated, gas expanded, combinations of rock and ice tumbled past, and a Nexus Node appeared. Distorted blue rippled outward from an infintesimal point, a hole to Sub-Space formed with the awesome might of Nexus Energy. Out of the Node sped the New Dawn 03, Flagship of the SR-2091 System Fleet. It had now traveled further than any other ship in Klonor history, beyond even the distant system of SR-2091. The Andromeda Galaxy surrounded it, two million light-years from the Home Galaxy of the Milky Way. The New Dawn 03's mission was a simple yet critical mission. Nexus Flight put the Andromeda Galaxy within reach of Klonor, but barely a dozen ships were equipped with this phenominal invention. Powerful though those ships may be, they are not enough for a War of Conquest. So a bridge must be formed. A bridge utilizing the seldom discussed and little known Trans-Light Molecular Deconstruction Gate.

The New Dawn 03's docking bays opened and a dozen freighters flew out, each carrying dozens of fragile and valuabe pieces of the complex Gate. Within minutes they were under-way, flying amongst each other and connecting the various parts. Hours pass, then days. More equipment is brought out, including an experimental and portable version of the highly secret, and highly dangerous, MiniStar IV Engine. Finally, it is all connected. A switch is flipped and a humm can be felt througout the ship, despite the fact that vibrations aren't transmitted through the vacuum of space.

A signal is sent back through the Gate to the Vicegral Palace in Deneb. A few brief words, then silence. And even shorter response is receive. Then they wait. Within half an hour the Gate turns on again, disgorging the dozens of ships of the Klonor Space Corps.

The invasion was on.

OOC: For info on the Trans-Light Molecular Deconstruction Gate go here: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=302158

OOC: Ships attacking the Black Empire of Blademasters:

The Constantine, a Constantine class Juggernaught

For info on the Constantine class Juggernaught: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=342349

The New Dawn 03, a Nexus class Colony/Combat Ship

For info on the Nexus class Colony/Combat Ship: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=340856

The Second System Fleet:

1 Hecate class Destroyer, Flagship
2 Orion class Destroyers, Supplements
4 Leviathon class Cruisers
8 Fenris class Cruisers
4 Prometheus class Interception Cruisers
8 Dreadnought class Corvettes
16 Mercury class Corvettes
2 Volition class Pirate Ships
1 Achilles class Battleship

The Third System Fleet:

1 Orion class Destroyer, Flagship
2 Orion class Destroyers, Supplements
6 Leviathon class Cruisers
6 Fenris class Cruisers
4 Prometheus class Interception Cruisers
10 Dreadnought class Corvettes
14 Mercury class Corvettes
2 Volition class Pirate Ships

The Fourth System Fleet:

The Colossus, a Colossus class Juggernaught
2 Megingjard class Heavy Fire Destroyers
3 Battleships (1 Achilles, 2 Iroquois)
5 Destroyers (2 Hecate, 3 Orion)
20 Cruisers (5 Leviathon, 15 Fenris)
35 Corvettes (15 Mercury, 20 Dreadnoughts)
100 Mobile Mjolnir Remote Beam Cannons
1 Odin class Anti-Fighter/Command Ship
3 Volition class Pirate Ships

Seven Anti-Klonor Combo Meals:

1 Kryptonite Class Cruiser - 190 billion
1 Kolob Class Carrier - 110 Billion
1 Moroni Class Battlecruiser - 150 Billion
9 Omni-Class Frigates - 405 Billion
6 Tachyon Class Corvettes - 90 Billion
6 Reflex Class Corvettes - 42 Billion
36 Mahonri Coriancumer Class Attack Dropships - 7.56 Billion
36 StarFalcons - 1.98 Billion
72 Senines - 3.24 Billion
36 TrickFighters - 1.44 Billion
72 Legolas Mecha - 2.52 Billion
36 Samson Mecha - .9 Billion

For info on Klonor ships, technology, and services, or if you wish to purchase any, visit these excellent Storefronts:

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/134012/0.jpg (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=346008)
http://www.bateshome.com/jordan/kwsig.jpg (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=288603)
http://www.bateshome.com/jordan/ksig8.jpg (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=292319)
http://hometown.aol.com/jbk405/images/ksig4.jpeg (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=353996)

OOC: Dude, I told you I wouldn't be on today... I'm in seattle right now!

IC:

Zarahemla was a planet chosen for colonization by the Capsule Corporation, not just for its Beauty and habitability, but for its proximity to a wormhole linking Andomeda and the Milky Way. Zara had become a major hotspot of trading because ships from both galaxies all could meet there. Capsule Corporation had a couple territories along the trade-routes in Andromeda, and often sent Battlegroups back and forth along the lines patrolling.

At the moment, 8 Battlegroups from the Zarahemla Defense Force were within (at the most) 12 hours of SR-2091, and if anyone of the ESUS were in need of help, the ZDF could respond quickly. However, other than these 8 battlegroups, the ZDF was still in Milky way, and any help would be at least 36 hours away.

The highest ranking officer in Andromeda was Admiral Hayes of the CCSS Locke, Kryptonite Mk III class of the 18th ZDF Battlegroup.

http://www.bateshome.com/jordan/krypmark32.jpg

All 8 of the Battlegroups ( the 18th, 19th, 20th, 27th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, and 37th) were actually of the ZDF force allocated to defend Zarahemla, but often make these runs to Andromeda for patrols.

OOC: Each Assault Battlegroup consists of:
1 Kryptonite Mk III Assault Cruiser
1 Moroni Mk II Assault Cruiser
108 Thunders
72 Ammons
24 TrickFighters
48 Legolas Mecha
48 Samson Mecha
108 Mahonri Moriancumer Gunships
4 Tachyon Corvettes
2 Reflex Corvettes
2 Omni Frigates

So just multiply by 8 to get full presence.

IC:

Admiral Hayes sat in his chair, tapping his fingers in boredom, as the 2 FoldShips of the 18th Battlegroup, the CCSS Locke and CCSS Smith (lol), Sped back and forth along the Traade routes, scanning Hyperspace, Realspace, and Subspace for anything out of the ordinary... and there was nothing out of the ordinary in the last couple of weeks.

The entire 18th Battlegroup was in Idle mode... that meant that every fighter, every corvette, every frigate, was either in a hangar, in a docking bay, or linked up securely to the side of the FoldShip as they cruised around the galaxy.

These guys seriously needed something to do.

OOC: mua hah hah, just call for help, BM, and they'll be on their way... 4 withing half an hour, 4 more within 8 to 12 hours... unless of course something spooks the 2nd wave and they chicken out :P

By the way, for those who do not wish to look up My FTL, at my fastest, the CHF Drive will take them at a hasty 1200 light years per hour, and my Fold Drives will take my foldships (and anything around them, ie a prepared battlegroup) instantly to any point within 500 light years... so 4 of my groups will be within 500 Light Years, they just have to "unpack," so... 10-30 minutes before they arrive after a call for assistance.

And no, I will not post again until.... later tonight... I'm 200 miles away from my computer! :P

And I don't have my sigs or bookmarks with me... you guys know where to find my info :)

OOC: Dude, I told you I wouldn't be on today... I'm in seattle right now!

OOC: So? One of the points of using a forum instead of a chatroom is so that you can wait before responding.

OOC: Well, I'm back, so continue, you Uber Spamgirl you :P

OOC: Oy, I just realised a problem. I have no freaking clue how to use your ships. I don't know what ships to have attack during XXX situation, or when to retreat if you do XXXX thing, etc. They were going to be the entire first attack wave (send in your ships to get blown up and do some damage, then I come in with my ships and clean up) and I have no idea what to do during that first attack wave. Hell, I don't even know what ships are powerful and which ones are just there for target practice

OOC: Well, the foldships you have aren't exactly fast and light... so I'd keep them back and firing rail cannons and torps and missiles. Just make sure to keep the fighters clear when firing Farad. Your corvettes and frigates and fighters should be up on the frontlines. The FoldShips can defend themselves well at close range with the turreted cannons.

OOC: Oy, it's still gonna be piss-poor combat RP'ing. Please bear with me

IC:

Broad Beam Transmission: Systems XXXX and YYYYY (Bladey has yet to actually tell me the names of the two systems I'm annexing)
Transmission Origin: Supreme General Yunger Keane, Commander, Klonor Space Corps

This is Supreme General Yunger Keane, Commander of the Klonor Space Corps and envoy of his majesty the Grand Duke Solomon Klonor. I have been sent to inform you that your systems are now under the protection, and rule, of the Associated Systems of Klonor. Congratulations! You are the first systems to join the Association since it was conceived! You lucky dogs you! I'm sure you'll all be very happy with your new lifestyle. New technology! New wealth! New varieites of liquor! If you have any questions feel free to contact me or one of my subordinates. We'll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

Have a nice day!

Oh, I almost forgot, any attempt to stop this obsorbtion will be met with volent and bloody reprisals. You are now ours. Deal with it. Resistance will get you and your entire family atomized.

Transmission Closed

OOC: This would be a good time for Bladey to post a "For the love of God, somebody help me!" post

OOC: Yeah, umm, Blades... post already!

OOC: WHAAT? I've been busy.
IC:

TO: Associated Systems of Klonor
FROM: The Supreme Emperor Eriks Black, commander of the Black Empire of Blademasters
Subj: RE: Anenxation attempt
Body:
Your fleets shall be removed from our galaxy, your threats are meaningless to an empire such as ours. Should you proceede with agressive actions against the Homesystem, we will retaliate against your forces with extreme firepower.
--Transmission Terminated--

TO: Extra Solar Union of Systems en masse
FROM: The Supreme Emperor Eriks Black, commander of the Black Empire of Blademasters
Subj: Associated Systems of Klonor
Body:
The Associated Systems of Klonor has threatened the Black Empire with annexation, we reqire assistance. Any and all assistance shall be accepted greatly, our military is currently engaged with mercenary attacks on our borders.
--Transmission Terminated--

Direct Beam Transmission: The Supreme Emperor Eriks Black, commander of the Black Empire of Blademasters
Transmission Origin: Grand Duke Solomon Klonor, Deneb, Associated Systems of Klonor

Screw you.

Transmission Closed

OOC: Now CC comes to your rescue.

Or does he.............?

OOC: Gah, a week later...

IC:

Admiral Hayes was tapping the buttons on his console in shear boredom, constantly pressing the 'display message' button, among other things which were currently useless while patrolling this area.

The console barely got half a beep out before the Admiral tapped the button to dsiplay the incoming transmission from Blademasters.

The Associated Systems of Klonor has threatened the Black Empire with annexation, we reqire assistance. Any and all assistance shall be accepted greatly, our military is currently engaged with mercenary attacks on our borders.

Everyone on the bridge of the CCSS Locke stood silent, turning to the Admiral.

He though for a moment, then nodded, "Drop us out of hyperspace and call for support. Have the other battlegroups in the sector group with us at our current location."


An officer spoke up as everyone went to work. "3 other battlegroups within Fold-range. I will contact them."

Within 10 minutes, all 4 battlegroups were together around the Locke. Ports opened, fighters scrambled, weapons locked and loaded, and capacitors charged up the Fold Drives and Farad systems.

5 minutes from now (my next post... tomorrow), all 4 battlegroups will Fold instantaneously into the space around the Blademasters world, with all weapons, including farad systems, charged and ready to fire the instant the enemy refuses to cease invasion.

The Black Empire's few military assets that were not being sent to deal with the mercenaries were now being recalled to the homeworld, and the Erus shipyards. The other systems and assets were being left relatively undefended, as they had been deemed irrelevant. As of yet, news of the impending invasion had not leaked to the public en masse, and those that knew were being silenced. The Empire was preparing its failsafes should any systems fall under enemy control, and a mass exodus of important personell and military hardware into slipspace was in progress. The Black Empire's experimental projects, prototypes, and all relevant technologies were being sent into slipspace to safeguard them from the enemy.

OOC: You mean there's no confusion over........oh, crap. You know, you forget one post and it all goes down the drain.

What I meant to post (after my guy announced that we now own this stuff) was that all the Klonor ships were still hanging out in deep space and only the Seven Anti-Klonor Combo Meals had actually flown to the systems at this point in time.

Are you willing to switch to that, or shall I continue as it is?

Direct Beam Transmission: Supreme General Yunger Keane, Commander, Klonor Space Corps
Transmission Origin: Grand Duke Solomon Klonor, Deneb, Associated Systems of Klonor

It seems the Bladed ones are not to happy with their new leadership. In fact, I think they are even considering resisting! Show them the error of their ways.

Transmission Closed

Keane looked up from his personal display, considering the Dukes words and his next course of action.

"Start up the Combo Meals, I want all Seven to Fold in to point Bravo. Get them moving within the hour."

"Yes, sir."

With that the seven Anti-Klonor Combo Meals, purchased mere months before, begin to re-orient themselves. Once every ship, both large and small, is within the range of the Fold generators they vanish, reappearing within system XXXXX with Farads charged and a fight on their minds.

OOC: haven't had time to post recently, nor will I for a few days

As the Klonor ships began their invasion, 4 quick flashes of light, and corresponding detectable slight gravitational disturbances, appear behind the Klonor fleet. (well, more to the left of it :P). Out of them defold the 4 full battlegroups. All 4 of the Kryptonite-Class ships enter the area with Farad systems fully charges, and each has a gunner with a very itchy trigger finger. All Kryptonites immediately (within a second or two) take aim on the Larger foldships in the Klonor [CC brand] battlegroup.

Wing after wing of fighters stood cold in space, ready to pounce on their opponents like felines on a prey.

Admiral Hayes sent an all-bands transmission to the Klonor fleet... a very brief one at that. "Klonor Fleet. We have come in defense of our ally, Blademasters. We realize that you are also an ally, and we would prefer not to damage what we have. But if you do not cease this invasion immediately, we will fire. You know what we are capable of, and you know how much we value our alliances. What do you say? Stop to at least attempt to negotiate?"

The transmission cuts, awaiting reply, as nearly every gunner, pilot, and mecha operator, quite literally has their fingers on the trigger.

"Sir, I think we're having a sensor malfunction. Ghosts are popping up behind us."

"Ghosts are nothing new. Keep on course."

"Yes, sir.........sir, I'm gettin a transmission!"

"From the Blade dudes? Unless it's a bribe just ignore it."

"No, sir. It's from the ghosts......"

"The ghosts? What the hell?"

"Sir, I don't think they're ghosts."

"Bloody hell. Put the transmission of the speakers."

Klonor Fleet. We have come in defense of our ally, Blademasters. We realize that you are also an ally, and we would prefer not to damage what we have. But if you do not cease this invasion immediately, we will fire. You know what we are capable of, and you know how much we value our alliances. What do you say? Stop to at least attempt to negotiate?

"Oh, just freaking dandy. Open a response channel."

"Yes, sir. Channel open."

"Attention Admiral Hayes. This is Commodore Oiral of the Klonor Space Corps. This system has been declared under the protection of the Associated Systems of Klonor. Please remove your ships from our territory. That is all."

"Transmission closed, sir."

"Good, now lets hope they take the hint and get the hell out of here."

(from what I can tell,no one is firing a shot yet... did I miss something? if so, ignore the following:)

Admiral Hayes sighed, "Well, can we at least have a less-violent takeover? These are my current demands... no orbital bombardment of any civillian areas, and overall minimize civillian casualties. We will sit back until you decide to break these demands. The moment you start killing civillians, is the moment we open fire... and believe us, we don't want to open fire. Switching to yellow alert mode. Hayes out."

With minimal observation the Klonor fleet can see the Energy from the Farad systems venting out through energy columns shooting from the side of the ship off into space.

Shortly after, several flashes of light engulf the fleet and they dissappear, only to reappear a couple million kilotmeters away in orbit of a nearby moon.

I would advise you not to break the demands, these ships do well at... "sniping."

The Klonor crew of the Capsule Corporation ships listens to the command of the Capsule Corporation officers, considering the options. Out and out war, undoubtedly resulting in Klonor victory but with massive losses; or a nice peaceful takeover leaving no oppressed masses to form a rebellion later.

"Hey, that's fine by me. Bloodless is always better. Lieutenant, open a channel and tell them that."

"Transmission sent, sir."

"Good. Now, bring us over the inhabited planets and begin orbital bombardment."

"Sir?"

"Oh, wait. We just said no shooting, didn't we. I need to remember that. Now, begin bombardment."

"SIR?"

"What? Oh, damn. Again?"

"Yes, sir."

"Right. I need to work on that."

"Yes, sir. You really do."

"Shut up, you. Have the ships stand down to a Tactical Alert, keep the shields up but power down the Farads. I want us prepared for a fight, but show them we don't want one."

"Yes, sir."

OOC: And we have system names! The Antaris system, and the Corinth system! I now know what I just conquered!

One of the Moroni-Class FoldShips dissappears off the map in a quick flash of light, leaving its battlegroup behind. It scrambles full-speed towards the wormhole, hoping to come back with the BG-0 (with a valiance II class at point) and possibly some other groups to help. It will return with help in 2-3 days.

OOC: just can't let you invade bloodlessly.

Across the major planetary cities in the Antaris and Corinth systems, countless planetary defence weapons began deploying, planetary shields went up, and defence craft were put on full alert.

Transmission to: The Associated Systems of Klonor
Klonorian fleet, you have exactly ten minutes to turn around and begin leaving our systems. failure to comply will result in planetary defensive batteries opening fire.
You have been warned.

Hayes sipped his drink while monitoring the situation from the moon. I don't care if they fight, it's those civillians I worry about... if they start targetting civillians on purpose, I'm moving in.

"Wait, are they threatening us?"

"I think they are, sir."

"Interesting. Do we have a lock on the transmitter?"

"Yes, sir, we do."

"Good. Put us into orbit over the transmitter and blow the hell out of it. Then target the so-called 'planetary defensive batteries' and blow them up."

"Ships are moving, sir."

"Good. Now, is there anything else that we can blow up?"

"No yet known to us, sir."

"Damn. Well, let me know if anything shows up."

"Yes, sir."

Transmission to: The Associated Systems of Klonor
Your time has expired.

The Massive particle cannons, Railguns, missle batteries, and other defensive turrets opened fire nigh-simultaneously, sending streams of energy and shells loaded with antimatter into space at the Klonorian fleets above. The planetary shields absorbed the Klonorian salvoes wth ease, and the weapons continued their barrage.

OOC: Klonor if you don't respond to this soon I'm going to have to presume your entire fleet invading me was lost...