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A group of ships from an unknown origins approached the edge of a brand new Galaxy.

On board the Flagship Valorus, The General appointee to lead the fleet and to oversee the colonization of the galaxy enters the bridge.

"Attention on deck"

"As you were. Ladies and Gentlemen. What you see in front of you is our new home. According to our probes there are numerous amounts of intelligent life out there. We can expect a hostile lifeforms as well as peaceful ones. The planet we are heading to to establish our new government is uninhabited and suitable to our needs. When we arrive, the fleet will take up stationary positions so that our colony ships can land and we can begin the process of establishing our government here. As your Leader, I will lead the colonists down to the surface of the planet. Fleet Admiral Richards here will be incharge of the fleet in orbit and General of the Army Thompson will lead the ground contingent. This will not be easy my people, but we shall succeed."

When he cut the comm, the ship made the final leap into the galaxy.

OOC: Anyone can join this. I would be honored if you would. Thank you.

From aboard the Aryan Dreadnought (OOC: It looks like the Borg cube) of the 14th Assimilation Directorate, the Central Plexus tapped into the collective mind that the entire Fascist Confederacy shared, speaking directly to the Fuhrer in an unheard transmission:

Fuhrer... It appears a knew sentient species has entered the Milky Way Galaxy...

I see.... State your purpose for being out of our dimension, Third Space...

Patrol Herr... We were doing s imple patrol after leaving the Kyoto system of our ally... Do you wish for me to engage the American fleet?

Nein... Just watch them... Enable masking circuitry and radar distruption...

Herr, yavole Herr...

The Aryan Dreadnought quickly activated its mask circuitry, causing the hull of the massive ship to transfigure into what appeared to be a mere chunk of space rubble, or an asteroid. The frequency disruptors pulsated as the disruption field was released, disguising the ships life-forms 'til it truely did appear to be that of an asteroid... The ship, known as Cassius did not wish to quarrel with the American fleet, even though their technology was more advanced than the newly constructed nation, they were still a single Dreadnought, and the American's at the moment were a fleet... The ship gently coasted farther from the fleet, continuing to scan...

Five hours later, they have arrived at their destination. A serene planet that was targeted by the probs sent years ago.

"Sir, we have arrived at our target destination. All military vessels are in orbit sir. The colony ships will be arriving here in three days time. That will give us time to establish ourselves."

"Very good Commander. Notify the General of the Army to land at the designated Coordinates. It is time that we establish our New Capitol in this Galaxy."

"Right away sir."

As the naval vessels formed up, the ground ships with the army personel begins to depart the troop transports. General Sheridan looks on proudly as he watches the spectical unfold.

"This is a thing of beauty. I can't wait till we start to build our space station and our ship yard." he told his exec.

"Agreed sir but you do know that establishing our capitol and ourselves here first is primary and all else secondary. As soon as the colonists arrive, then we can begin to think about building our space stations and a shipyard."

"Yes I know. This is going to take time to accomplish but it shall get done. There is no alternative. What would you say if we sent out a destroyer or two and begin to explore some of this area of space?"

"I think that would be a good idea. I think we should send out Captain Jones. He is our best Destroyer captain we have."

"I will agree with this statement. Issue the orders at once."

"It shall be done, General."

As the destroyer Shotgun departed, the shuttles hit atmosphere and started to land on planet. Among them are ground forces and engineers to begin the construction of the new Capitol.

On the ground, the Army and Civilian Engineers begin to set up the outline for the new Capitol City. They are expected to have shelters erected for the Civilians that will b e arriving in a couple of days. Bulldozers start to dig up the dirt as other forces begin to set up barracks.

Back in space on the Valorus the bridge was going about its duties with General Sheridan watching over them.

"Sir, I hope we can have enough spaces for our civilians when they arrive because there will be alot of them."

"Don't worry Lt. All civilians will have shelters wether ours or theirs. I've heard that they will have camping gear and that means tents. It will depend on how many have such things."

"Yes sir. Sir we also have had a recent sensor anomoly. We don't have a classification of it because it vanished."

"Could it be an unknown vessel?"

"Possible but unknown. We are doing a diagnostic of the system to see if it was just a sensor glitch."

"Keep me informed."

"Yes General."

Sheridan looks out the viewport and smiles. This is what he was born for. To lead the people here and to succeed in building a strong empire out here.

The AGRCS Stealth that was patrolling the outter reaches of the galaxy detected the new fleet. Since they were already cloaked, they felt confident that they were not detected.

"Well well well. I guess this wont be a boring voyage after all. Any idea on who they are?"

"None sir. This is a potential first contact situation. For this sir, we will have to communicate with HQ for further instructions."

"Very well Lt. Commander. Send a messege back using the highest secured frequency that we have."

"Yes sir." Upon encrypting it and using the tacyon transmission system, sent the communique back to Liberty City on Corneliu Prime.

"Messege is sent sir."

"Very good. Looks like they are going to stay judging by what they have in orbit."

"Yes sir. Do you think we'll make contact with them?"

"Probably but with the President out of the Country for the moment, it will have to be decided by Admiral Server and I bet he'll want all info possible before rendering a decision like that."

"Only a wise move sir."

"With that number 1, I agree with you."

Secret:
The Dreadnought entered the transwarp hub several million light-years away from the contact coordinates of the American Republic. The ship passed into the instantanious trasnport hub hidden inside of an artificially produced nebula. They entered the Third Space dimension, sending a single message to the Fuhrer:

We have observed the American Republic, they as of now pose no threat. But we advise that the Uniwaffe and KSS keep an eye on them. They may be an assimilation worthy species. Said species has been designated Species 6700

Serafima would be honoured to join in this RP, currently our nation is still recovering from the tornado that took 6 million lives, we would benefit from some more people.

a bit about serafima: Known as the WOMANS NATION, we are russian-welsh originated. We have an old celtic tradition that alliances are forged between the sheets instead of on paper. ;) :fluffle:

Welcome here and do not hesitate to come and visit us sometime

Morgaine la Tissier.

Back on Corneliu Prime, Admiral Server was in his office when an aide came in with the message.

"Admiral, we have received a messege from the Stealth! Apparently someone new appeared at the edge of the Galaxy. The commander is asking what he should do next."

Admiral Server sat and pondered that. He looked at the aide. "Do we know what their intentions are at the present moment?"

"No sir. All the messege stated was that ships appeared at the edge of the galaxy and they appear to be colonizing an uninhabited planet."

"Sounds like they are hear to stay. Did anyone notify my father about this?"

"Sir, it just came in. Shall I foward the messege on to him requesting instructions?"

"No, he placed me incharge until he gets back unless it is a real urgent matter. Have the Stealth monitor them and report back. Also, call the cabinet together. I want their opinions on this."

"Right away Admiral. Anything else?"

"No that'll do for now."

As the aide left the office, Server pulled out a map of the galaxy and looked at it. After fixing the position of the Stealth, he knows where they are at. He nodded to himself and prepared to meet the cabinet regarding the current situation.

A single fighter fell out of the spacefold's sickly green glow. The computer insantly began scanning the American fleet while the pilot still in cold sleep was awoken. He yawned and brushed his hands against his eyes streching as best he could in the crampt cockpit. "Albert send a message to the PSN Darkness that we have logged a new fleet in this sector. I'd say we send one of the new SCAC's to watch them with a few X-101s." "Yes Major. Sending the message through the fold," the computer replied as the fold generator on the top of the fighter hummed and glowed the sickly green and sent out a single pulse that alsted a second and lit up almost every sensor in the area with a unique plasma signiture.
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The PSN Battle Hymm's AI hummed to it's self quietly as the message suddenly lit up it's com board. The captian got it only a milisecond later and gave the order for the space fold generators to activate and all fighters and dropships board for safest transit. Almost insantly the same sickly green glow enveloped the Battle Hymm and it vanished from the space it once occupied and reformed only meters from the lone fighter casting a imposible to miss green light lasting a minute fallowing it three more lights flashed as a trio of X-101 dreadnaughts folded in formation behind the Battle Hymm.

OCC:The stats on the X-101 and the Battle Hymm (Super Cruiser Assault Class) are in this link http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7155171#post7155171

A single fighter fell out of the spacefold's sickly green glow. The computer insantly began scanning the American fleet while the pilot still in cold sleep was awoken. He yawned and brushed his hands against his eyes streching as best he could in the crampt cockpit. "Albert send a message to the PSN Darkness that we have logged a new fleet in this sector. I'd say we send one of the new SCAC's to watch them with a few X-101s." "Yes Major. Sending the message through the fold," the computer replied as the fold generator on the top of the fighter hummed and glowed the sickly green and sent out a single pulse that alsted a second and lit up almost every sensor in the area with a unique plasma signiture.
--------34 Lightyears away-------
The PSN Battle Hymm's AI hummed to it's self quietly as the message suddenly lit up it's com board. The captian got it only a milisecond later and gave the order for the space fold generators to activate and all fighters and dropships board for safest transit. Almost insantly the same sickly green glow enveloped the Battle Hymm and it vanished from the space it once occupied and reformed only meters from the lone fighter casting a imposible to miss green light lasting a minute fallowing it three more lights flashed as a trio of X-101 dreadnaughts folded in formation behind the Battle Hymm.

OCC:The stats on the X-101 and the Battle Hymm (Super Cruiser Assault Class) are in this link http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7155171#post7155171

OOC: I'm going to assume that you have appeared in system.

On theValorus, Klaxons sounded as four ships appeared in system.

"General, we have four, repeat, four unidentified ships that just entered the system by some means."

"Can you tell me if they are peaceful?"

"Apparently for the moment they are boss but we don't know if it'll stay that way. they are registering as a cruiser and 3 smaller type vessels. Unknow designs but they match cruiser scale but it could be wrong anyway."

"That is fine. Communications, get me a hailing frequency and hail the vessels."

"You have one sir."

"This is General Robert Sheridan. Head of the American Republican Government. We are here peacefully. Do you copy?"

"This is the PSN Batle Hymm. We are here to conferm what our recon fighter had seen and posibly offer some assitance in exchange for a friendship between our nations. If you want we can send a dropship with a military diplomat to meet on," the reply came even though the two twin barrel main cannons on the Battle Hymm tracked the American ships that were in range. Even then the X-101s slowly had fighters "leak" out of there seven launchers.

OOC:

I know the ships name is already taken IRL, lol, but I'm gonna role play as if it was ment to go forth as such it is named. So, intern, let's all have an open mind. :)

IC:

Space began to distrupt itself in small ripples as a circular anomoly formed, glowing a darkish white, then brighter to a light aqua of sorta. Streams of what seemed like bolts of lightning emitted from the glowing circular anomoly, seconds after it had formed. Then, without notice, the anomoly seemingly exploded into a bright light, and a ship heaved forward in open space at a slow pace.

It was the ASNS Endeavor, the first "space ship" to be built by the Anagonian Space Exploration Command, or ASEC, for the soul purpose of venturing forth in discovery across however long an Experimental Sub-Space Drive would allow. This jump was no expection with the rest, and its purpose, for the Captain of the Endeavor had made a random jump and landed here, wanting to explore more and more of what was out there.

"Alright people," started Captain Davis Eth, "give me some reports"

The bridge suddenly came alive with noises of many sorts, voices speaking to each other, then finally the Captain.

Davis's second-in-command, Commander Falsh Conen, spoke first. "All systems check green."

"Good," responded the Captain.

The young Lieutenant Kesi was next. "Sensory readings from the Microwave Sonar indicate were safely between two planetary bodies, some odd trillions of miles apart. I'll start the system scan now, it'll take a few."

Captain Eth nodded, "Take as long as you need, were in no hurry."

With that the Captain stood from his chair in the near-middile of the bridge, something that was implemented to allow the Captain somewere to sit during Jumps, or if he, in the so-rare occasion, became tired. Sighing happily as he gazed out the bridge main port into the star fields ahead, he couldn't wait to find out what they'd map in this system.

"Sir we got a jump being regestered on sensors," the ops officer said as she typed rappidly on her keyboard "One ship by the looks of it. Weapons status....unknown. Make.... unknown. I sujest we send out a Shadow Hawk to scan it and have a X-101 ready to fire if needed." "All right alert the lead dreadnaught to turn and launch a shadow hawk."

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A single shadow hawk flew at her top speed of mach 1.2 darting and weving to keep radar and sensor tagging to a low. Even though it didn't have to worry much due to the stealth design used to build it.

OOC: Please disregard all my posts on this thread. I was testing how my 'Borg-ish-ness' would work out on my entire nation. It didn't work out, so just disregard the Assimilation ship being in this thread, we dont have them since we have no use for them.

OOC:

http://www.shipschematics.net/bsg/images/colonial/lightcruiser_cheetah.jpg

Kinda basically what I can see it as.

G2g for tonight :)

In the cabinet meeting, Admiral Server finished up his speech. When he did, the Cabinet erupted.

"Admiral, this is a prime opportunity to open up contact with this new people. I suggest we send out our best first contact admiral that we have or at least the second best since you are here sir." Secretary of Defense stated.

Treasury chimed in. "I don't know how we can do this but contact is a good idea. Maybe we can get trade and stuff from them to help with our economy."

"Agreed."

After another two hours of debate, he called for a vote. With a unanamous vote, Admiral Server closed the meeting and directed that the Stealth should make the first contact since it is already on station.

Near the planet, the Stealth received a communique from Liberty City.

"Well I guess that settles it." he stated. "They want us to make first contact. Go on the conn and tell the people to prepare for First Contact Protocal."

"Right away commander"

"Conn, drop the cloak! Communications, open up a channel."

"Yes sir" they said together.

At that moment, the cloak was dropped. When that was done, the con officer broke in. "Sir, your on."

"This is Commander Thomas Cheney of the Corneliuan Space Cloakable Fleet to American Republic vessels. We are here on a mission of peace and are willing to open up contacts with you."

"This is the PSN Batle Hymm. We are here to conferm what our recon fighter had seen and posibly offer some assitance in exchange for a friendship between our nations. If you want we can send a dropship with a military diplomat to meet on," the reply came even though the two twin barrel main cannons on the Battle Hymm tracked the American ships that were in range. Even then the X-101s slowly had fighters "leak" out of there seven launchers.

After listening to the messege, General Robert Sheridan responded.

"We would be glad to welcome your military Diplomat here on my flagship Valorus! I'm hoping that we can establish peaceful relations between our two people."

At that point, a ship just appeared from nowhere. "What the hell?"

"They are hailing sir."

"Let me hear it."

"This is Commander Thomas Cheney of the Corneliuan Space Cloakable Fleet to American Republic vessels. We are here on a mission of peace and are willing to open up contacts with you."

"This is General Robert Sheridan. We are amazed that you were able to get past our sensors with a cloaking device. We too are willing to open up relations to all that want to. If you like, I can send my Second in Command over to you to begin negotiations. At the moment, I have no Secretary of State since he is on the Colonization fleet. She'll be here in 3 days time. I hope my second will be acceptable?"

OOC:

I know the ships name is already taken IRL, lol, but I'm gonna role play as if it was ment to go forth as such it is named. So, intern, let's all have an open mind. :)

IC:

Space began to distrupt itself in small ripples as a circular anomoly formed, glowing a darkish white, then brighter to a light aqua of sorta. Streams of what seemed like bolts of lightning emitted from the glowing circular anomoly, seconds after it had formed. Then, without notice, the anomoly seemingly exploded into a bright light, and a ship heaved forward in open space at a slow pace.

It was the ASNS Endeavor, the first "space ship" to be built by the Anagonian Space Exploration Command, or ASEC, for the soul purpose of venturing forth in discovery across however long an Experimental Sub-Space Drive would allow. This jump was no expection with the rest, and its purpose, for the Captain of the Endeavor had made a random jump and landed here, wanting to explore more and more of what was out there.

"Alright people," started Captain Davis Eth, "give me some reports"

The bridge suddenly came alive with noises of many sorts, voices speaking to each other, then finally the Captain.

Davis's second-in-command, Commander Falsh Conen, spoke first. "All systems check green."

"Good," responded the Captain.

The young Lieutenant Kesi was next. "Sensory readings from the Microwave Sonar indicate were safely between two planetary bodies, some odd trillions of miles apart. I'll start the system scan now, it'll take a few."

Captain Eth nodded, "Take as long as you need, were in no hurry."

With that the Captain stood from his chair in the near-middile of the bridge, something that was implemented to allow the Captain somewere to sit during Jumps, or if he, in the so-rare occasion, became tired. Sighing happily as he gazed out the bridge main port into the star fields ahead, he couldn't wait to find out what they'd map in this system.

Another flash of light erupted on sensors.

"Sir, another ship jumped into the system. It appears that they have ducked because they are no longer on our scopes."

"Any idea what it was?"

"A ship of some kind but unknown at this time."

"Keep trying"

"Yes Sir"

OOC: Nightie night.

Captain Eth nodded as he stood behind the Sensory Officers station, almost approving of what he seen.

"Well, it took almost two hours, but it seems the scan paid off. Anything unusual in it, Lieutenant?"

"No sir, expect perhaps a few anomoly's here and there, but nothing new." Lieutenant Kesi continued to type in on the command consule at a steady pace, going through checks of the scan sometimes twice over.

"Alright," the Captain looked around the bridge to check if anyone else had any news, then looked back to the Lieutenants console screen. "Good job, keep random checks going as long as you see fit. Don't expect anything out here."

"Yes Sir," responded the Lieutenant.

Davis Eth walked slowly over to the Science station, looking to the Lieutenant Commander whom was stationed there. "Isis, map the system if you will please. Want to get as much known about it as possible."

"Aye, Captain," responded the Lt. Commander, "Sending High-Frequency Microwave Signals out now, should have some detailed images once they get back."

"Good, thank you." With that, the Captain went back to his chair, content with what was going on on the bridge, and seeing nothing to worry about. Something did worry him somewhat, just a little. He had wondered what would happen if their scans missed something, but since he was on a mission of Exploration, it really didn't matter to him at this point.

The Shadow Hawk almost insantly showed up on the scans for a split second. During that second the shadow Hawk was litteraly on top of the Endeavor by the end of the small burst it emited. At that point it was already scaning logging every aspect of the Endeavor it could.
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"All rigth a drop ship will be leaving this ship. Be aware though that they will be armed as it is a standard safety issue."

The Shadow Hawk almost insantly showed up on the scans for a split second. During that second the shadow Hawk was litteraly on top of the Endeavor by the end of the small burst it emited. At that point it was already scaning logging every aspect of the Endeavor it could.
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"All rigth a drop ship will be leaving this ship. Be aware though that they will be armed as it is a standard safety issue."

"Just as long as they do not show hostility to us. If they show hostility to us, they will be blown to pieces without warning."

As he was talking, another ship attached to this fleet spotted the Endeavor and began to move towards it.

Captain Eth stood in shock, as did everyone else, at what the scans had revealed. For a detailed split-second, the entire system and everything within it, including a ship-like object abovbe the Endeavor itself, had been revealed. They weren't suspecting ANYTHING to be out THIS far. But, now that they had made some kind of contact, it was time to truthfully tell they ment no harm.

"Send a message to these ships saying that we mean no harm, and were not here to start an inter-galatic war...."

Captain Eth trailed off for a few moments just before the message was sent.

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To all Space-Borne vessels in the surrounding system: This is the Anagonian Space Naval Ship Endeavor currently in the process of the mission of Exploration. We mean absolutley no harm whatsoever, and we apologize for intruding in your Space. We shall leave immedietly if that is what you so desire, however we are here only to map out new systems and, again, do not wish to falsely set forth an image of hostility.

"If you fired a single shot at any of our ships you would be decimated by the full might of Phalanix," the reply to the American message said. At that point a dropship was fired off the launch catapult fallowed closely by a single VF-14 Pulsar. Then fallowing the Anagonian message one of the dreadnaughts was turned facing the ship ready to fire if needed. A few seconds later it replied "This is the PSN Sureshot of the Phalanix Space Navy. You mgiht have detected our fighter duing a stadard scan of any new ships we find. It is only loggin your ship nothing more."

Captain Eth stood in shock, as did everyone else, at what the scans had revealed. For a detailed split-second, the entire system and everything within it, including a ship-like object abovbe the Endeavor itself, had been revealed. They weren't suspecting ANYTHING to be out THIS far. But, now that they had made some kind of contact, it was time to truthfully tell they ment no harm.

"Send a message to these ships saying that we mean no harm, and were not here to start an inter-galatic war...."

Captain Eth trailed off for a few moments just before the message was sent.

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To all Space-Borne vessels in the surrounding system: This is the Anagonian Space Naval Ship Endeavor currently in the process of the mission of Exploration. We mean absolutley no harm whatsoever, and we apologize for intruding in your Space. We shall leave immedietly if that is what you so desire, however we are here only to map out new systems and, again, do not wish to falsely set forth an image of hostility.

"This is Captain Wilson of the ExtraGalatic Colonies ship Jaguar to unknown Anagonian Space Naval Ship Endeavor. We too come in peace. Please do not leave. If you like, I can escort you to our flagship where General Sheridan, our illustrious leader, resides. If you want to meet him please let us know."

He cut the comm and made sure that nothing bad happens during this situation.

"If you fired a single shot at any of our ships you would be decimated by the full might of Phalanix," the reply to the American message said. At that point a dropship was fired off the launch catapult fallowed closely by a single VF-14 Pulsar. Then fallowing the Anagonian message one of the dreadnaughts was turned facing the ship ready to fire if needed. A few seconds later it replied "This is the PSN Sureshot of the Phalanix Space Navy. You mgiht have detected our fighter duing a stadard scan of any new ships we find. It is only loggin your ship nothing more."

General Sheridan became indignant. "Our forces shall not fire unless they are fired upon first. That is our mandate."

As the dropship neared the ship, the Flight Officer on duty began to guide it towards the diplomat bay where Sheridan will be waiting to greet him.

"This is Flight Ops to dropship. You will be tractored into our Diplomatic bay. Please secure all systems and prepare for tractor. The General will personally greet you."

"This is DD-1 securing systems and alerting escort to return to ship. Tractor when ready."
Inside the dropship a small trio of Elites sat muttering. "Damned escort duty again." "Shut up we're going to be landing soon. And one thing. Don't shoot yourself this time. Last time you did we had to carry you to the medical center." "Shut up you three," a young woman said as she leaned against the wall seperating the cockpit form the passenger bay.

After listening to the messege, General Robert Sheridan responded.

"We would be glad to welcome your military Diplomat here on my flagship Valorus! I'm hoping that we can establish peaceful relations between our two people."

At that point, a ship just appeared from nowhere. "What the hell?"

"They are hailing sir."

"Let me hear it."

"This is Commander Thomas Cheney of the Corneliuan Space Cloakable Fleet to American Republic vessels. We are here on a mission of peace and are willing to open up contacts with you."

"This is General Robert Sheridan. We are amazed that you were able to get past our sensors with a cloaking device. We too are willing to open up relations to all that want to. If you like, I can send my Second in Command over to you to begin negotiations. At the moment, I have no Secretary of State since he is on the Colonization fleet. She'll be here in 3 days time. I hope my second will be acceptable?"

"As much as we would like that, we can't let someone we just met on a ship like this. I hope you understand this. I will, however, send over my second in command to meet you. Our government has granted me permission to engage in this first contact. They are now contemplating on sending an ambassador. So, do you want me to send over my second in command to your ship, General?"

OOC: Sorry to add yet another party to the thread.

IC:

30 LY away, ten ships bearing the markings of New Exodus recharged their jump drives around a bright blue star. Upon the largest vessel (though only 400m long), Commander Michael Haase stood at a viewport, with Queen Stefini of Crystal Ireland beside him. They had been vacationing in Coreworlds, and were on their way back to Sol.

"Commander," an aide spoke up from the doorway, "We've detected tachyon transmissions from a nearby star-system, and it appears a colonization effort is underway." "Wonderful," Michael replied, "Order the fleet to jump to the source of the transmissions," he paused, "if you don't mind, darling." Queen Stefini smiled and rolled her eyes, then continued to pet the strange fox-like creature at her side. "I don't mind, dear, but please remember we were going to visit Dav- I mean, 'Master Miles' at the Jedi Academy." Michael smiled back at her, while the aide desperately tried not to let the couple make him nauseous. Darling this, and baby that. Its disgusting, he thought. "You are dismissed," Michael said.

An hour later, the ships made the jump, and found a large assembly of vessels from different nations. Commander Haase took the comm. station and broadcasted across the star system:


Greetings from the Orbital Colonies of New Exodus! (Stefini broke in) And the Orbital Queendom of Crystal Ireland! (Michael took the mic back from her) We come in peace, with offers of friendship, trade, and social connections. (Stefini takes the mic back) And if you should be interested in adopting a mythical creature in need of a good home, just tell me, and -


The transmission ended with the sound of a scuffle and the mic hitting the floor.

"This is DD-1 securing systems and alerting escort to return to ship. Tractor when ready."
Inside the dropship a small trio of Elites sat muttering. "Damned escort duty again." "Shut up we're going to be landing soon. And one thing. Don't shoot yourself this time. Last time you did we had to carry you to the medical center." "Shut up you three," a young woman said as she leaned against the wall seperating the cockpit form the passenger bay.

As the dropship sat down on the deck of the ship, General Sheridan stood there in full dress uniform to greet his guests. When they emerged, he stood at attention and stated:

"Welcome aboard the EGCARS Valorus I am General Robert Sheridan, the Colonies leader. In the name of the American Republic, I welcome you aboard."

"As much as we would like that, we can't let someone we just met on a ship like this. I hope you understand this. I will, however, send over my second in command to meet you. Our government has granted me permission to engage in this first contact. They are now contemplating on sending an ambassador. So, do you want me to send over my second in command to your ship, General?"

The executive officer side. After nodding to the comm officer he stated. "We totally understand. I am General Montgomery. The second person in charge of the government. As for sending your second, why can't you come over captain? Can't your second watch over your ship while you come and visit?"

The three elites walked off the dropship ramp first looking aorund for a moment before one tunred and nodded to the woman in the back dressed in the normal black uniform of the R.S. "Hello I'm comander Amber Knightly and thank you for the warm welcome," she said with a smile, "I hope you don't find my escorts to.. intimidating."

OCC:The elite is dressed form head to toe in airtight jet black armor. You can't see the elite's face due to the visor being tinted black. The avergae one stands at 7 feet tall and the more advanced ones are trained to use psycic abilities (none of the three are in the advanced units.)

OOC: Sorry to add yet another party to the thread.

IC:

30 LY away, ten ships bearing the markings of New Exodus recharged their jump drives around a bright blue star. Upon the largest vessel (though only 400m long), Commander Michael Haase stood at a viewport, with Queen Stefini of Crystal Ireland beside him. They had been vacationing in Coreworlds, and were on their way back to Sol.

"Commander," an aide spoke up from the doorway, "We've detected tachyon transmissions from a nearby star-system, and it appears a colonization effort is underway." "Wonderful," Michael replied, "Order the fleet to jump to the source of the transmissions," he paused, "if you don't mind, darling." Queen Stefini smiled and rolled her eyes, then continued to pet the strange fox-like creature at her side. "I don't mind, dear, but please remember we were going to visit Dav- I mean, 'Master Miles' at the Jedi Academy." Michael smiled back at her, while the aide desperately tried not to let the couple make him nauseous. Darling this, and baby that. Its disgusting, he thought. "You are dismissed," Michael said.

An hour later, the ships made the jump, and found a large assembly of vessels from different nations. Commander Haase took the comm. station and broadcasted across the star system:


Greetings from the Orbital Colonies of New Exodus! (Stefini broke in) And the Orbital Queendom of Crystal Ireland! (Michael took the mic back from her) We come in peace, with offers of friendship, trade, and social connections. (Stefini takes the mic back) And if you should be interested in adopting a mythical creature in need of a good home, just tell me, and -


The transmission ended with the sound of a scuffle and the mic hitting the floor.

OOC: Welcome to chaos! LOL :p

IC:

Upon receiving the confusing messege, the comm officer started to chuckle.

The XO turned towards her. "Yes it was rather funny. Now give me a channel. Cyrstal Ireland and New Exidus. We are willing to open up relations with you. General Sheridan will be glad to meet you. He the Leader of our people."

The three elites walked off the dropship ramp first looking aorund for a moment before one tunred and nodded to the woman in the back dressed in the normal black uniform of the R.S. "Hello I'm comander Amber Knightly and thank you for the warm welcome," she said with a smile, "I hope you don't find my escorts to.. intimidating."

OCC:The elite is dressed form head to toe in airtight jet black armor. You can't see the elite's face due to the visor being tinted black. The avergae one stands at 7 feet tall and the more advanced ones are trained to use psycic abilities (none of the three are in the advanced units.)

"No I don't find them intimidating at all and you are welcome for the warm welcome. I would also like to thank you for meeting with us. We are new to this galaxy and are willing to meet new friends. I am hoping that we can have a wonderful relationship."

"Yes same here. It would be nice to have a outpost around here and not have to send out a colonization group," she replied as she shifted her footing slightly, "Is there some place we would be able to talk and not have to be in the hanger? Not that I don't mind."

OCC:Also forgot to mention the RS are known as Royal Snipers or Reach Snipers. They're psycics and have the abilitys to read minds as well as influence others (using the influencing ability is a very great drain on energy.) So they can easily know aobut a attack before it happens and they have geneticly enhanced reflexes.

Commander Haase, in his black and gold dress uniform, disembarked from the shuttle, his arm around the radiant Queen Stefini. They bowed politely to the assembled officials, and waited.

"Yes same here. It would be nice to have a outpost around here and not have to send out a colonization group," she replied as she shifted her footing slightly, "Is there some place we would be able to talk and not have to be in the hanger? Not that I don't mind."

OCC:Also forgot to mention the RS are known as Royal Snipers or Reach Snipers. They're psycics and have the abilitys to read minds as well as influence others (using the influencing ability is a very great drain on energy.) So they can easily know aobut a attack before it happens and they have geneticly enhanced reflexes.

"Of course. Would you like to come to my dining room for dinner? I'm sure your hungry."

At that moment another shuttle touchdown. General Sheridan became instantly annoyed but made sure that his guests did not see that he was annoyed.

He walked up to them and offered the minimal bow as dictated. "Welcome aboard the Valorus! I am General Robert Sheridan and the leader of this effort. I am also the leader of the government here as well. This is comander Amber Knightly of Phalanix. We were just about to head off to my private dining room. would you care to join us where we can talk?"

The executive officer side. After nodding to the comm officer he stated. "We totally understand. I am General Montgomery. The second person in charge of the government. As for sending your second, why can't you come over captain? Can't your second watch over your ship while you come and visit?"

The captain looked at the Executive officer with a bit of a surprise look. "Well I guess I can come over there." He said. "The shuttle I'll be on will depart as soon as I get down there."

He signed off and went to his quarters and changed into his dress uniform and headed for the shuttle bay. Minutes later, the shuttle departed for the Valorus.

Amber sensed the generals annoyance and shook her head and let out a slight laugh. "Kinda reminds me of that time Eric had to be polite to the Roanians. Ah good times," she said aloud to her escorts. Behind there visors they were snickering at the thought.

Commander Haase recognized the General's curt bow, and thought back to all the times he had been forced to greet each national official at functions.

"General, we would honored, and will attempt to remain as unobtrusive and cooperative as possible."

The captain looked at the Executive officer with a bit of a surprise look. "Well I guess I can come over there." He said. "The shuttle I'll be on will depart as soon as I get down there."

He signed off and went to his quarters and changed into his dress uniform and headed for the shuttle bay. Minutes later, the shuttle departed for the Valorus.

The executive officer shook his head. "This is going to drive General Sheridan nuts." He tapped his wrist communicator. "General, sir, the captain of the Corneliuan ship is on his way over."

Copy that! We will wait for his arrival.

Down in the docking bay, General Sheridan turned to his guests. "We will be waiting for one other to arrive. Then we shall head to the dining room and talk."

Sir, the shuttle is on final approach

"Thanks XO!"

The shuttle docked moments later and the captain stepped out.

"Greetings Captain. I am General Robert Sheridan, the Leader of the American Republic. I am hoping that you are willing to join us in my private dining room for dinner."

Commander Haase recognized the General's curt bow, and thought back to all the times he had been forced to greet each national official at functions.

"General, we would honored, and will attempt to remain as unobtrusive and cooperative as possible."

He looked at the commander. "Very good." He turned back to the Corneliuan Rep, "Would you like to join us for dinner?"

"General, we have detected another ship that jumped in. They are outside of the system but our foward ships have detected them."

"What are they doing?"

"Not much it looks like. It appears that they are just sitting there. What do you want the forward ships to do?"

The General Contemplated that. "Have the Omega hail them. That is our most powerful vessel out there. Have the 2nd fleet ready to move if they show hostile content. Also have the Omega tell them that we are peaceful."

"Roger."

Out in space, the captain of the Omega was sitting in his command chair as the messege came in.

"Ok we now have our orders. Communications, open a channel to the new ship."

"Right away boss." He tapped a few keys. "Your on sir."

He took a deep breath. "Unknown vessel. This is Captain Anderson of the American Republic Battleship Omega! We are not hostile and wish to open up talks with you. The question is do you want to talk with us?"

"We have recived an incoming message!" the comm officer said, surprised. Taal looked over curiously "Its in some language we havn't seen, ill run it through the translators and attempt to figure it out."

"Good, send a message back to them, tell them we are not hostile and have no wish for war, but will defend ourselvs if attacked." The comm officer quickly typed in the message and had it broadcast out.

"Message away" he said, Taal noded and looked back to the screen, contemplating the ships he saw before him.

Message:

Captain Anderson looked at the messege and shrugged. "It is a very interesting messege. Any care to hazard a guess?"

"I'm running it through the translation now. Something should turn up."

"Very good Lt. Com."

As they waited, Anderson looked out again at the ship that they are investigating. "Helm move us at 1/5 impulse. I do not want to frighten them. Do not go to red alert but maintain yellow alert with weapons systems off."

"Right away sir." When he set the orders, the ship began to move towards the unknown vessel.

"Sir, we have a rough translation. As best as we can make out it pretty much reads that if we show hostile intent, we'll be destroyed."

"Send them a messege that we mean no harm and are willing to talk directly."

"Roger"

To unknown vessel
From EGCARS Omega

We mean no harm.
We are willing to talk directly if you are able too.

The executive officer shook his head. "This is going to drive General Sheridan nuts." He tapped his wrist communicator. "General, sir, the captain of the Corneliuan ship is on his way over."

Copy that! We will wait for his arrival.

Down in the docking bay, General Sheridan turned to his guests. "We will be waiting for one other to arrive. Then we shall head to the dining room and talk."

Sir, the shuttle is on final approach

"Thanks XO!"

The shuttle docked moments later and the captain stepped out.

"Greetings Captain. I am General Robert Sheridan, the Leader of the American Republic. I am hoping that you are willing to join us in my private dining room for dinner."

"Greetings General. It would be my pleasure to join you and the rest of the guests for dinner."

"We have received another message!" the comm officer shouted, "I am also very close to translating the first, it seems to be based off a primitive language of a race we took over long ago." the radar officer yelped again, he always was nervous, and the slightest thing caused him to yelp, the bridge crew grew used to it though

"What is it this time?" Taal asked, annoyed

"One of the ships is moving tword us!" the officer replied in a shaky voice, Taal immediately looked up, and glanced over at weapons, the weapons officer nodded and danced his 'fingers' across the keypad

"Firing solutions are online, weapon safeties still on, disengage safeties?" the weapons officer asked, Taal began

"Disenga...." suddenly the comm officer shouted to halt, Taal looked over, his face showing the equivalent of a frown

"I have decoded the messages, they want to talk, not fight." Taal sighed with relief, they had just arrived, and a fight was not what they needed right now.

"Radar, scan their ship, find out how they keep their atmosphere, gravity, and air pressure." Taal said

"Hmm scanning.... Looks good so far... within our suitable range.... hmm it seems air pressure and temperature are a bit high, nothing the standard combat armor" the officer pauses for a second to thump his hand on his armor twice to emphasize the point "won't take care of though. Why do you want to know this?"

Taal 'smirked' then looked over at the weapons officer "Jaeak'rate, take over helm, keep us here and do not fire unless fired upon. Comms, tell the hanger deck to ready my personal shuttle, I am going to go over as an ambassador, if they fire upon my shuttle or my vitals cease, destroy them in the name of the Grand Council." Taal left the deck and Jaeak assumed the helm.

A few moments later a solitary shuttle (pic (http://well-of-souls.com/homeworld/hws/taiidan/minelayer2.gif), basically a disarmed heavy corvette) departed from the Worldship, and headed out tword the approaching fleet.

"Captain Anderson. We have a solitary shuttle on approach."

"Very good. Do not do anything. Allow the ship to dock. I will go down and meet our visitors. XO, you have the bridge. If they flinch, you know what to do."

"Yes sir. Shall I notify the Valorus?"

"Yes do so. Tell them that they are sending a shuttle over and that we are going to greet them."

"Very well sir."

As the messege was getting sent, Captain Anderson headed down to the shuttle bay and meet the guests.

"Greetings General. It would be my pleasure to join you and the rest of the guests for dinner."

"Very well Captain. If you all will follow me?"

He lead them them from the shuttle bay to a turbolift. When they reached the proper deck, he lead them down the hall and they entered his private dining room.

"Please have a seat. We can have whatever you like made for you if you have any dietary needs."

A small Solarian fighter bent in, and set a course for the planet. A message, painstakingly traslated into english, was sent

This is the Jiha entity, ruler of the Solaraisi. We offer peace, nothing more, nothing less.

Captain Anderson was standing inside the shuttle bay when the shuttle docked inside the ship. He looked on as the shuttle landed softly.

When the shuttle door opened and they debarked, Captain Anderson walked up.

"Greetings. I am Captain Anderson of the Omega. On behalf of the American Republic, I bring you greetings."

The translator in Taal's hand whirred slightly and translated what Anderson said, Taal spoke into it and waited for it to translate into English "Greetings as well Captain Anderson, I am Taal'Covanee of the the the the the th..." Taal smacked the translator on his armor "Va'Shei Grand Fleet Worldship the [untranslatable], I hope our appearance did not startle you or your men, we seem to look very different from one another."

"On the contrary. Your appearence here is nice. It gave us the opportunity to meet new people. For us, being new here, meeting new people is what we strive to do."

OOC: Argh never mind just ignore my posts, I never came here. something else planned for my people, and this is kinda making it very hard.

A strange *POP* was heard, and everyone in the system felt a sudden internal shift.

"What was that?" Stefini asked.

Michael shook his head in a vain attempt to clear away the mental fuzz. "Felt like some sort of strange discontinuity in space-time. But this was light compared to what happened in Mississippi on Earth. Do you remember that?"

"Yes," Stefini said, "Supposedly, a nation called Communist Mississippi was erased from space-time, and the aftershocks and paradoxes created by its erasure rocked the Sol System. A number of our citizens were injured during that disturbance."

Michael bowed his head. "Some of ours were visiting North America at the time. They didn't make it back."

OOC: Tag and shoutout. HI MIKE!

IC:
The Crazed Marine Representative on board most NE or CI cruises (usually security or weaponry head) appeared. In this case, it was Chief Warrant Officer Kowalski (whenever I run out of names I use that, his whole family's in the service) in his Dress Blues and he had a Black leather and Golden Holster on his hip, with his solid silver M1911 in it. It was unloaded, of course, but he had a mag in his hat if the you-know-what hit the fan.

Stefini turned to CWO Kowalski, "Was anyone hurt?"

The marine saluted, "Ma'am, no injuries to report. All personnel are in good health."

Stefini laughed as Kowalski remained at attention, "At ease. You don't need to be so formal with us, you know."


OOC: Hey CM! Send me a TG, I'll probably be on a little while longer. Should I just send a few ships to the Academy thread, even though CW hasn't given me permission?

ok, I'll TG you. Keep 2 windows up, one forums and one country. I'll do the same

Stefini turned to CWO Kowalski, "Was anyone hurt?"

The marine saluted, "Ma'am, no injuries to report. All personnel are in good health."

Stefini laughed as Kowalski remained at attention, "At ease. You don't need to be so formal with us, you know."


"Yes Ma'am. I'll keep that in mind....Its just hard because you two are close, personal friends with MY Commandant. What I mean by that is Commandant Miles was a legend when I joined and was the first Commandant I served under."

Michael smiled at the mention of David Miles, former President of Crazed Marines. "I wonder how he and..." he chuckled, "young Michael, are doing at the Jedi Academy?"

"Maybe, after this is over, we can go visit them," Stefini suggested. "I'm sure they've missed us."

General Sheridan looked at the two people. "Are you ready to have dinner now?"

Commander Haase nodded, "We are ready whenever you are, General."

Commander Haase nodded, "We are ready whenever you are, General."

"What would you like to have for dinner?" He asked.

Bridge of the Valorus

On the bridge, the sensor readings picked up more ships moving into position.

"Admiral, we have ships coming in. Looks like the rest of the gang has arrived at last."

"About time they got here. Notify the ground commander that they are here."

"Yes sir."

Down on the planet surface, the General in Charge of the army whooped with joy. "Our people have arrived ladies and gentlemen. Now we can finally turn this planet into our new homeworld."

The people around him begin to cheer. So far, some of the temporary buildings have been erected to house most of the citizens. The rest of the structures will be up shortly to accomadate all citizens. The army corp of engineers is erecting the Palace where the leader of the American Republic will be housed.

OOC: Sorry for the delay.

IC: "Spaghetti, if it isn't too much trouble, General." Michael heard a cheer go through the vessel. "What was that?"

Kowalski follows Mike and Stef, 21 steps behind as a sign of respect. He likes spaghetti, so as long as there is a meat sauce available. He arrives at the dinner table, puts his hat beside him, his gun andknife by it as a sign that he is unarmed, but prepared as is the custom at all meals at formal occasions in Crazed Marines.

"Speghetti is good but I think I'll have a BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich with French Fries if that is ok."

He listens to the cheers. "If I may ask, what is with all the cheering?"

He looks at them all.

"Done and done. It will be out shortly. In the meantime, make yourselves at home here." He entered the spacious dining area reserved for such an occassion. "The bar is over there. Please! Feel free to try some of our finest wines and champaigns."

He then hears the cheers as the doors closed. He walks over to the intercom.

"Bridge this is Sheridan. WHat is with all the cheers?"

Sir, our colonial ships have arrived. The lead ship is ferrying our leader. She is requesting a personal meeting to decide our next move. She is also surprised about the number of ships in orbit and is asking what is going on.

"Have them dock at once with full honors and escort them to my private dining room. Tell them that we have honored guests that have made contact with us and we are opening up a dialog with them."

Will do sir.

"Well, its about time they got here. Our people have finally arrived. The leader of our Country will be arriving shortly. Shall we wait till they arrive?" Tone of voice stated that it was not a request but phrased in a polite manner.

On the starship Majesty, King David and Queen Michelle received the messege.

"Tell the Valorus that we shall meet with these people." David said as the aide bowed and left their quarters. After changing into formal attire to meet the esteemed guests, they departed for the royal shuttle.

When they exited the lift, the pilot bowed to them and escorted them to the shuttle.

"We shall be departing in a few minutes your majesties. We are doing the final check of all systems now."

"Very good." Michelle said as she boarded the shuttle. "You do very good work young man. Keep it up."

Five minutes later, the shuttle departed and headed for the Valorus

He looks at them all.

"Done and done. It will be out shortly. In the meantime, make yourselves at home here." He entered the spacious dining area reserved for such an occassion. "The bar is over there. Please! Feel free to try some of our finest wines and champaigns."

He then hears the cheers as the doors closed. He walks over to the intercom.

"Bridge this is Sheridan. WHat is with all the cheers?"

Sir, our colonial ships have arrived. The lead ship is ferrying our leader. She is requesting a personal meeting to decide our next move. She is also surprised about the number of ships in orbit and is asking what is going on.

"Have them dock at once with full honors and escort them to my private dining room. Tell them that we have honored guests that have made contact with us and we are opening up a dialog with them."

Will do sir.

"Well, its about time they got here. Our people have finally arrived. The leader of our Country will be arriving shortly. Shall we wait till they arrive?" Tone of voice stated that it was not a request but phrased in a polite manner.

"I can wait till they arrive. It would be my honor to meet them in the name of my country."

Commander Haase glanced from the other representatives to his empty place at the table.
"Oh, so I guess dinner will need to wait?"
Queen Stefini gave Commander Haase a gentle rap on his skull.
"Be polite!"
"I was just asking!"
"Hush."

They grew silent and stood up from their seats.

Kowalski (His brother is Commandant) stood up and said, "Commander Hasse, would you like to play a game of 'Axis and Allies' while we are waiting?" Kowalski then got out a holoboard that was a continuation of their previous game.

OOC: Watch out, the Queen is on the warpath, and even the Commander is staying silent!

IC:
Stefini glared at Kowalski, who blushed and put the game away.
"Sorry, Ma'am"
Seeing his discomfort, Stefini relented, and explained gently, "I don't think there'll be time, but we can finish up later."

OOC: Is it ok for a nation to RP on multiple tech levels with the same nation?

OOC: Is it ok for a nation to RP on multiple tech levels with the same nation?

OOC: I don't see why not as long as the others agree with it.

IC:

As the shuttle docked on the Valoru, Their Majestie debarked and the anthem struck up the Royal Hymn.

"His Royal Majesty with Her Royal Highness, King David and Queen Michelle have debarked."

After the formal greeting and introduction, General Sheridan's XO steps forward and bows. "Welcome aboard your Majesties. It is an honor to have you aboard. The guests are in the General's Dining Room. Lt. Commander Thompson here will escort you there." He bowed again and Thompson stepped foward and bowed.

"It is an honor to escort you sir, ma'am. If you will follow me please." He took up his position as the honor guard flanked them and took them to the lift that will deposit them on the deck where the dining room is located.

In a couple of seconds, the lift doors reopened and they departed and walked towards the room.

As they entered, General Sherman snapped to attention and saluted his leaders. "Sir, ma'am! Welcome aboard the Valorus and our new home. Allow me to introduce our Guests. This is Queen Stefini of New Exodus, Commander Hasse also of New Exodus, Kowalski of Crazed Marines, and this is sthe Captain of the Corneliuan Ship (sorry, I forgot his name)! Allow me the honor to introduce you all to His Majest, King David and Her Royal Highness Queen Michelle, the Monarchy of American Republic."

Commander Haase bowed with a flourish, while Queen Stefini courtsied and said, "Your Majesties, we are honored to meet you." Michael continued, "On behalf of New Exodus and Crystal Ireland, we wish you great success with your new nation, and pledge our nations' undying friendship."

As they entered, General Sherman snapped to attention and saluted his leaders. "Sir, ma'am! Welcome aboard the Valorus and our new home. Allow me to introduce our Guests. This is Queen Stefini of New Exodus, Commander Hasse also of New Exodus, Kowalski of Crazed Marines, and this is sthe Captain of the Corneliuan Ship (sorry, I forgot his name)! Allow me the honor to introduce you all to His Majest, King David and Her Royal Highness Queen Michelle, the Monarchy of American Republic."

Commander Thomas Cheney bowed. "I'm Commander Thomas Cheney of Corneliu and captain of the Stealth. It is an honor to meet you sir, ma'am."

Kowalski took his saber out and presented it to the King and Queen, "I present to you, my saber. It is forged from dignity, pride, and honor. Should you need anything, feel free to call upon my nation."

OOC: As the CM rep, he can say this.

Commander Haase bowed with a flourish, while Queen Stefini courtsied and said, "Your Majesties, we are honored to meet you." Michael continued, "On behalf of New Exodus and Crystal Ireland, we wish you great success with your new nation, and pledge our nations' undying friendship."

Commander Thomas Cheney bowed. "I'm Commander Thomas Cheney of Corneliu and captain of the Stealth. It is an honor to meet you sir, ma'am."

Kowalski took his saber out and presented it to the King and Queen, "I present to you, my saber. It is forged from dignity, pride, and honor. Should you need anything, feel free to call upon my nation."

OOC: As the CM rep, he can say this.

They both bowed to their guests. "It is an honor to meet all of you." Queen Michelle looked at Kowalski. "Thanks for the sword young man. We shall consider it if the need ever arises." After taking the sword, she motions for everyone to be seated. "Please be seated. I'm sure the dinner you all ordered will be prepared to your liking."

"Your majesties, what can I get for the two of you for dinner?"

"You can get us the usual General. I'm sure you know what that is!"

"Yes ma'am."

He goes and places the extra orders and returns. "It'll be out shortly. While we wait, shall we begin discussing terms for treaties and alliances?"

"That would be a good idea General. How about it? What are you people looking for from us?" David asked.

Kowalski plainly stated, "Well, we're always in anything for trade. And if a dispute comes up, we figure in the future you could help us like we would help you. We feel it is a good investment to help younger nations so they can repay our investment in them to us in an hour of need. Its simple market analysis, we help you become rich and powerful so if we ever need any of that power for a short time, we'll be able to use your help." Kowalski finished as he jestured to Mike about a datapad near his hat. Commander Hasse handed Kowalski said datapad and Kowalski finished, "We are willing to provide you with a full set of spacedocks to produce ships faster then you ever thought possible. We run these back home at 1000% human capability and can turn out fleets by the dozen. The only problem is that whenever you speed up the production speed, the maintence and down-time increases exponentially. However, using a new nanite technology New Exodus provided us with," Kowalski motions to Commander Hasse, "that time is now virtually nil and production speed and efficiency is increaded two fold. I believe that you will find this offer most generous. All we ask in return is that you will ley us use some of your later ship designs."

OOC: The offer is 1000 spacedocks that is run by an AI to be produced in your space. We will then teach your people how to maintain them and how to manufacture the nanites necessary for the docks to self-maintain. We have not stated a price, meaning free at the moment. We will only need a return on this if we are in dire trouble such as being invaded again. There is also some plans for space mines and graviton weapons for destroying the Shivians and all those who use subspace shielding.

Commander Haase chuckled as Kowalski's quiet demeanor became one of pure business. When the soldier was finished speaking, Michael stood up.

"Our two nations *gestures to Queen Stefini, who smiles* have no requests except possibly for trade of natural resources. We gladly give you our friendship, as well as free passage throughout the Sol System, and preferred status at any of our stations, space-docks, and colonies. We also offer our own military technology, access to Crystal Ireland's thaumic (magical) resources, and to the New Exodus shipyards."

King David sat back and thought about what they were saying. "I can't promise anything but I think our parliment will agree to all of this. In return, we are willing to open up trade with all of you as well as free passage through our space and use of our space facilities as they open. Also, we can allow your military to do exercises with us here in our space and I hope that we can do it in your spaces too. Also, we would like to send ambassadors to your nations too so we can continue our friendship."

"I agree" Michelle said. "We would also like to invite you to use any of our ground facilities as well when they are done. General Sheridan, would you mine if they have access to your military bases?"

"Very limited access I hope. The areas will be marked and they will be guarded. If you enfringe on it, the person or persons will be shot without warning and we will not be held responsible for their deaths if this occurs."

The Queen shot him a reproachful look. "I'm sorry for my General's reaction but he takes securtiy very seriously. But he does have a point with what he says. If Security is violated and someone is killed, we shouldn't be held responsible but I think that together we can prevent such things. Don't you agree?"

She turns to the Corneliuan Representative. "And what can you offer Commander?"

"Well your majesty, there isn't much I can offer. I have to check back with my superiors because I'm not authorized to grant anything. All I'm authorized for is to make contact and to establish relations. As for alliances, I can't do that but inquire and pass on what the people back home say. I'm sorry."

"Don't worry about it young man." King David stated. "You can communicate with your ship for orders if you wish or when you are able to send an ambassador out here for talks, that'll be fine too. We are easy going people."

His wife just nodded as General Sheridan opened the door to let the food in.

"Ah I see dinner is served." Queen Michelle replied. "Shall we continue to discuss this as we eat or eat first then continue discussion?"

Commander Haase eyed the plate of spaghetti, but Queen Stefini grabbed his arm to stop him. "Those are excellent terms," Stefini said, and raised her glass in a toast. "May the friendship and peace between our nations last forever!" She whispered to Michael, "Now we can eat."

Kowalski tried to hold back his sniggers, but was unsucessful and was thus hit by Queen Stefini hard enough to make Commander Hasse laugh.

Queen Michelle stifels a laugh as she watches the whole scene unfold.

"I do think we have a deal here but it still will half to be approved by parliment. Would you like to be there as we introduce it and watch the vote on it? Our Parliment building should be built by now."

"Ma'am, I have been told that it'll be completed in two more days. We've had a small construction problem that has been resolved properly. In two days, we'll have the dedication ceremony. In the mean time, the palace has been built and is ready for the furniture to be moved in and then we can dedicate it." General Sheridan stated.

"Very good. I'm sure that the rest of the construction projects are going well?"

"Yes ma'am. We also sat aside land for embassies. If you like to pick out the spots you want your embassies to be at, now is the time to do so."

Commander Haase and Queen Stefini bowed. "Thank you, but we have no preferences other than that it be within walking distance from your Parliament building."

[OOC - American Republic, now I know where you are. You didn't follow orders in the recent Grenvali Democractic Guard strike. You should check your telegrams. And do not post anything like the name of the region we struck or any nations or anything that would give us away.

For those of you who have no idea what I am talking about, it is a regional defense force.]

[OOC - And American Republic, it is no big deal. We understand if you prefer to role play rather than participate in the Grenvali Democratic Guard. Just say so, and you can leave, no big deal; although we do hope you will stay in our region.]

Commander Haase and Queen Stefini bowed. "Thank you, but we have no preferences other than that it be within walking distance from your Parliament building."

The Queen looked over at Sheridan. "Is it?"

"Yes ma'am! It is within walking distance of Parliment, Judicial and the Palace ma'am. We made sure of that because we want the ambassadors to have access to our government institutions."

"Very good General. I knew there was a reason why we selected you as Commander of all of our armed forces."

The General just bowed slightly.

Kowalski bowed and said, "All we wish is to be next door to the New Exodus and Crystal Ireland embassy(ies) and we can keep a small security contengient there.

[OOC - American Republic, I received and replied to your telegram.]

The Taldaani fleet slid through the void, almost like predatory fish. The thrusters glowed purple, and the ships left a dim trail around five-hundred metres behind them. These were no lumbering battlecruisers. These were Taldaani Voidships, sleek and deadly.
Leading the formation was the TVFS Ethereum, a Quetzacoatl-class Battleship. Following it were three smaller ships, Manta-class cruisers, the Solar, the Lunar, and the Stellar.
Void-Admiral Kazansky stood on the bridge of the Ethereum, watching through the huge window separating him from vacuum. He had always found space beautiful. Slightly un-nerving, but beautiful. Ever since he was a boy, on New Taldaan (Taldaan, the motherland, on lost Earth, had been destroyed by nuclear war), he had wanted to be a Void Captain, sailing the tides of deep space, maybe even beyond the Antares Barrier, the edge of Taldaani Space. And he had, at the helm of the Ethereum. He had been through war and peace, doing everything from mounting desparate evacuations to guarding traders. He loved his work, and he was an undisputed master of it.
Suddenly he blinked in surprise. He looked again at what he thought he had seen.
"I want scanners on, now. Officer Kirsh, get to it."
Officer Kirsh turned on the scanner, her blue eyes watching for signals.
"It's picking up a fleet, captain. It looks to be from several different places, but I don't recognise any of them. There are lots of them, an armada."
Admiral Kazansky looked again.
"Damn. They'd better be friendly, because if they aren't, we're spacedust. Arm all weapons, but don't fire. And open a channel to them."

The communications clicked on. Admiral Kazansky began to speak.
"Unidentified ships, this is Taldaan Void Fleet Ship Ethereum. We are here on a mission of peace. We represent the Socialist Democracy of Taldaan, and we do not wish to fight. Please repond."
A bead of sweat ran down his brow, and he mopped it away.

ooc: This is my first future-tech RP, I'm normally modern. If you don't want me joining in, I'll leave.

The Taldaani fleet slid through the void, almost like predatory fish. The thrusters glowed purple, and the ships left a dim trail around five-hundred metres behind them. These were no lumbering battlecruisers. These were Taldaani Voidships, sleek and deadly.
Leading the formation was the TVFS Ethereum, a Quetzacoatl-class Battleship. Following it were three smaller ships, Manta-class cruisers, the Solar, the Lunar, and the Stellar.
Void-Admiral Kazansky stood on the bridge of the Ethereum, watching through the huge window separating him from vacuum. He had always found space beautiful. Slightly un-nerving, but beautiful. Ever since he was a boy, on New Taldaan (Taldaan, the motherland, on lost Earth, had been destroyed by nuclear war), he had wanted to be a Void Captain, sailing the tides of deep space, maybe even beyond the Antares Barrier, the edge of Taldaani Space. And he had, at the helm of the Ethereum. He had been through war and peace, doing everything from mounting desparate evacuations to guarding traders. He loved his work, and he was an undisputed master of it.
Suddenly he blinked in surprise. He looked again at what he thought he had seen.
"I want scanners on, now. Officer Kirsh, get to it."
Officer Kirsh turned on the scanner, her blue eyes watching for signals.
"It's picking up a fleet, captain. It looks to be from several different places, but I don't recognise any of them. There are lots of them, an armada."
Admiral Kazansky looked again.
"Damn. They'd better be friendly, because if they aren't, we're spacedust. Arm all weapons, but don't fire. And open a channel to them."

The communications clicked on. Admiral Kazansky began to speak.
"Unidentified ships, this is Taldaan Void Fleet Ship Ethereum. We are here on a mission of peace. We represent the Socialist Democracy of Taldaan, and we do not wish to fight. Please repond."
A bead of sweat ran down his brow, and he mopped it away.

ooc: This is my first future-tech RP, I'm normally modern. If you don't want me joining in, I'll leave.

OOC: Welcome!

IC: On the bridge of the Valorus, the sensors went off as new ships appeared on the screen.

"General Montgomery! We have new ships on scope. Unknown types."

"What are they doing Lt?"

"Not much sir. Apparently they are just sailing through."

"Sir we are picking up a communication from them."

"Put it on ensign!"

"Unidentified ships, this is Taldaan Void Fleet Ship Ethereum. We are here on a mission of peace. We represent the Socialist Democracy of Taldaan, and we do not wish to fight. Please repond."

"Put me on with them ensign!"

"Yes General"

When he got the signal that he was on, he started. "This is General Montgomery, second in command of the American Republic Forces to Taldaan ship. We are in the process of colonizing this planet. Our intentions are peaceful and we do not want to fight. How do we know that your intentions are peaceful?"

"I'm afraid that we have no way of proving that our intentions are peaceful. However, we are intelligent enough to see that there is nothing to gain by fighting here. You outnumber us so badly that it would be suicide. As a gesture of goodwill, we will switch off our weapons."

Kazansky pressed a few buttons. There was a humming noise as the weapons shut down, then quiet.

"As you can see, we now have no way to strike at you. As you are setting up a colony near our territory, we would like to hold talks. We have always been a peaceful people, and would greatly enjoy the mutual benefits we would gain from an alliance.
If you would allow us, we can send an ambassador aboard one of your ships (ooc: All large Taldaani Voidships carry ambassadors, just in case.) to talk it over."

Kowalski bowed and said, "All we wish is to be next door to the New Exodus and Crystal Ireland embassy(ies) and we can keep a small security contengient there.

"That will be acceptable" David stated. "How do you like our hospitality so far?"

"I'm afraid that we have no way of proving that our intentions are peaceful. However, we are intelligent enough to see that there is nothing to gain by fighting here. You outnumber us so badly that it would be suicide. As a gesture of goodwill, we will switch off our weapons."

Kazansky pressed a few buttons. There was a humming noise as the weapons shut down, then quiet.

"As you can see, we now have no way to strike at you. As you are setting up a colony near our territory, we would like to hold talks. We have always been a peaceful people, and would greatly enjoy the mutual benefits we would gain from an alliance.
If you would allow us, we can send an ambassador aboard one of your ships (ooc: All large Taldaani Voidships carry ambassadors, just in case.) to talk it over."

He looked over at the sensor station. When he got the nod that they have indeed powered down their weapons, General Montgomery motioned to be put back on with them.

"We have confirmed that you have indeed powered down your weapons. As for allowing you to send an ambassador, we will welcome him or her. Our Monarchy is onboard currently so our security is a tad tighter than normal but we will escort your ambassador to where they are having dinner."

The launch bay doors on the Ethereum slid open, and a small transport floated out into space. The bay doors slid shut again behind it, sealing Ambassador Kureynov off from the safety of the battleship. He was now completely undefended. The transport wasn't armed, and the comfort given by the armament on the ships was gone. He knew that gestures like this were good for diplomatic relations, but he didn't even have an armed guard.
He struggled to recompose himself, it wouldn't do too appear jumpy or nervous. No, he must be calm. He must look as if he meant business.

The transport was now making the final approach. Kureynov pressed the communications button, and contacted the vessel ahead.
"This is Taldaani Ambassador Kureynov, requesting to dock. We are unfamiliar with your vessel, and will need guiding to your launch bay. Over."

"That will be acceptable" David stated. "How do you like our hospitality so far?"

"Well, service is excellent...the food's good (Kowalski wipes his mounth)...and the company's good. I'd have to give it five stars..." Kowalski says as he and Commander Hasse begin laughing.

The launch bay doors on the Ethereum slid open, and a small transport floated out into space. The bay doors slid shut again behind it, sealing Ambassador Kureynov off from the safety of the battleship. He was now completely undefended. The transport wasn't armed, and the comfort given by the armament on the ships was gone. He knew that gestures like this were good for diplomatic relations, but he didn't even have an armed guard.
He struggled to recompose himself, it wouldn't do too appear jumpy or nervous. No, he must be calm. He must look as if he meant business.

The transport was now making the final approach. Kureynov pressed the communications button, and contacted the vessel ahead.
"This is Taldaani Ambassador Kureynov, requesting to dock. We are unfamiliar with your vessel, and will need guiding to your launch bay. Over."

"This is Carrier Space Control Officer to Taldaani shuttle. You are cleared to dock in bay two. As for docking instructions, when you near the ship, cut all power. We will tractor you in to the proper bay. The security Chief will meet you there for a personal check and he will take you to see the the Crown."

"Well, service is excellent...the food's good (Kowalski wipes his mounth)...and the company's good. I'd have to give it five stars..." Kowalski says as he and Commander Hasse begin laughing.

"Well we are glad that you approve of it." Michelle stated.

At that point, the communicator on General Sheridan's wrist beeped. When it did, he jumped abit but quickly regained his composer. He tapped it and listened to what was being said via his earpiece. When the quick messege was delivered, he cleared his throat to have everyone's attention. "I have just been informed that we are about to receive another guest here. The person coming is an ambassador from Teldaan by the name of Ambassador Kureynov. He'll be arriving shortly."

Kowalski asks politely to King David, "Do ye happen to have some whiskey, and would you like to take a nip with me if you do?"

Kowalski asks politely to King David, "Do ye happen to have some whiskey, and would you like to take a nip with me if you do?"

"I'm afraid all of that is on the Colonization Flagship. When we commission our Parlament Building and Palace, it would be my honor to take a nip of whiskey with you."

"Very well then, I'll have to access my personal stash instead of the Royal Whskey which I find is usually better." Kowalski said as he pulled out a flask from his coat.

"Very well then, I'll have to access my personal stash instead of the Royal Whskey which I find is usually better." Kowalski said as he pulled out a flask from his coat.

"Sorry about it but I just didn't think of bringing over my stash. Besides, my wife wouldn't let me if I did think about it."

"I know what you mean." Kowalski saysas he takes a nip and then passes the flask to the king, making sure the queen isn't looking.

"I know what you mean." Kowalski saysas he takes a nip and then passes the flask to the king, making sure the queen isn't looking.

The King takes a quick sip and hands the flask back!

"General any idea when our new ambassador will arrive?"

"As soon as the shuttle docks sir!"

The shuttle crossed the last stretch between the two ships at a leisurely pace, drifting towards the American Republic ship. Blue running lights glowed as it made its way to Dock 2.
Once there, Kureynov ordered the pilot to cut the power.
"They said that we should shut down and let them tractor us in."

The pilot complied immediately, bringing the engines down to idle, then switching off all systems except life support and gravity. He touched the brakes, bring the shuttle to a dead stop outside the doors.

Kureynov pressed for communications once again, before saying
"This is Taldaani Ambassador Kureynov. We have arrived outside the entrance to your docking bay and are ready to be tractored aboard. Over"

"Roger that! Stand by."

Within a matter of moments, the docking bay doors opened up and the tractor was initialized. The tractor guided the shuttle inside and the doors closed as the automatic grapplers grabbed onto the shuttle and guided it down.

Standing and waiting for them was the Chief of the Monarch's Security detail.

General Sheridan was eating his dinner when another beep of his wrist communicator interrupted him. He hit the button to listen in to what was said in his ear piece and smiled.

"It is my pleasure to announce that the Taldaan Shuttle has docked. They'll be here in a matter of moments. Usher, set another place at the table for the ambassador. We shall greet him properly."

"Yes General. It shall be done."

"Good man"

He looked at his Royal Family. "This is going to get very interesting really fast I think."

"I think your right General. Its nice to see, however, the good wishes we have received since you showed up followed by us."

"We've managed."

"And for that we are grateful. There might be a reward instored for you General."

The General stared blankly back. "I don't deserve a reward Your majesty but if it is your wish that I receive one, then I shall accept it."

"I sure hope you accept this one General but the Queen and I will have to talk about it more."

"As you wish sir."

OOC: I'm sorry for the long time in replying but other matters got in the way.

Near the galactic rim, neutrino emitions begin eminating from a point in space... the formations of a wormhole... briefly the wormhole is unstable, but the emision keep increasing coming from.... somewhere.... relatively quickly the wormhole stabalizes.... definitely not a natural phenomenon... suddenly the wormhole opens, energies and votexes swirling in its maelstrom...

Within seconds a vessel emerges...

18.5 million metric tons... 1.8 kilometers long... almost 700 meters wide... and close to 400 meters in height... Hull marking are sparce, bearing a blue and gold flag bearing a spread eagle... and markings along the side, presumably a name... "TRSS Thor"....

--- The bridge of the Thor ---

"Transit complete sir..." responds Lieutenant Commander White at Operations...

"Acknowledged Commander... disengage the Kraskinov..." commands the vessels CO, Rear Admiral Mitar.

"Powering down Kraskinov Generator, putting ZPM on ready standby..." responds LTCDR White

-Outside the wormhole rapidly destabalizes and smashes shut-

"Helm, sublight engines at 1/2, course 392 mark 7... Ops, begin scanning this sector... full power long range scans...." commands the Rear Admiral...

"Aye sir..." the helm and ops officers respond in unison...

--- ---

The TRSS Thor slips off at 0.3c scanners on full....

Ambassador Kureynov felt the shuttle being towed aboard. As it landed, the pilot pressed a button and the doors slid open. The ramp dropped and Kureynov stepped out. The interior was very different to a Taldaani craft.

He walked down the ramp, signalling for the pilot to follow. Seeing someone who looked like a crew member, he called over to them
"Hello. I'm Taldaani Ambassador Kureynov, and I'm here to meet representatives of your people. Could you tell me where to go?"

Ambassador Kureynov felt the shuttle being towed aboard. As it landed, the pilot pressed a button and the doors slid open. The ramp dropped and Kureynov stepped out. The interior was very different to a Taldaani craft.

He walked down the ramp, signalling for the pilot to follow. Seeing someone who looked like a crew member, he called over to them
"Hello. I'm Taldaani Ambassador Kureynov, and I'm here to meet representatives of your people. Could you tell me where to go?"

"I'm Security Chief Allen of his Majesty's Security Force. If you will follow me, I shall escort you to meet the king and queen."

--- The Bridge of the TRSS Thor ---

"Sir," the OPS officer LTCDR White blurts out, "I'm reading vessels at 93 mark 7... approximately 300 light years... definite FTL capability, readings are quite different, most likely from seperate civilizations.... signatures do not match anything in the known database.... looks like a first contact sir..."

"Very well Commander... Bring the Kraskinov online, plot coordinates within 5 million clicks of the vessels... Let's give them some distance first..." commands RADM Mitar.

"Aye sir," responds LTCDR White, "bringing ZPM online... coordinates plotted... activating the Kraskinov...."

-- Energy begins swelling inside the TRSS Thor... neutrinos streaming from the vessel... once again a wormholebegins forming...---

"Sir," says LTCDR White, "Kraskinov Generator online, wormhole formation 4 percent..... 28 percent..... 67 percent... 90 percent... 100 percent wormhole stabalization...."

--- Outside the wormhole snaps into stability, and its apature opens, revealing its spatial maelstrom in front of the Kraskinov, the other end within 5 million kilometers of the new vessels...---

"Helm," commands RADM Mitar... "All ahead slow... take us in...."

---The TRSS Thor slips into the wormhole at 0.1c and seconds later emerges from the other end near the vessels...---

"Sir," says LTCDR White, "Transit complete, coordinates confirmed..."

"Good commander, take the Kraskinov offline..." commands RADM Mitar.

"Kraskinov Generator offline, ZPM on ready standby, sir..." responds LTCDR White.

---the wormhole destabalized and slams shut---

"XO, prepare for first contact procedures...." commands RADM Mitar.

"Yes sir," responds Commodore Ziton, "All hands, set condition 4 first contact procedures... Master Chief Goring, to the bridge...."

"Helm, hold position, Lieutenant Beccer, open general channel...." commands RADM Mitar...

"Channel open, sir..." LT Beccar, the com officer replies....

--- Transmission ---

This is Rear Admiral Horus Mitar, Commanding Officer, TRSS Thor, Galactic Exploratory Cruiser, Tekanian Stellar Navy, Constitutional Republic of Tekania... As representatives of the Republic, we wish to official send our greetings...

--- End Transmission ---

"Channel open, sir..." LT Beccar, the com officer replies....

--- Transmission ---

This is Rear Admiral Horus Mitar, Commanding Officer, TRSS Thor, Galactic Exploratory Cruiser, Tekanian Stellar Navy, Constitutional Republic of Tekania... As representatives of the Republic, we wish to official send our greetings...

--- End Transmission ---

"General Montgomery, we are receiving sensor readings of a warm whole opening up."

"A worm hole? There aren't any worm holes..."

"Sir we have a ship coming out. Definitely advanced and definitely unknown."

"Any idea what they are doing?"

"Negative sir but apparently they are giving us space since they are so far out. If I have to guess, they are checking us out too hense why they are as far out as they are."

"Sir, we are picking up a transmission!"

"Let me hear it." After listening to the transmission, General Montgomery smiled. "Comm, put me on with them."

"Yes sir"

"Tekanian vessel, this is General Montgomery of the Monarcy of the American Republic, Executive Officer of the American Republic Military Forces. In the name of His Majesty, I too formally greet you."

Commander Haase was told of the Tekanian vessel. "Excellent. We recently joined their Galactic Exploration Alliance, but I've never met any of their people in person. I look forward to it."

Kureynov signalled for his pilot to remain with the shuttle, then followed the man. He walked through the corridors of the ship, his robe fluttering around his lower legs.

A door opened in front of him, and he stepped through. Seeing the assembled dignitaries, seemingly from many nations, he bowed, spread his hands palm up in front of him in the old Taldaani tradition to show he was unarmed, then stepped forwards.

"Greetings, your Highnesses." he said to the two royals "and warm greetings to you all. I am glad to be enjoying your hospitality. I bring offers of friendship and peace. We starfarers should stick together."

Originally Posted by Taldaan
"Greetings, your Highnesses." he said to the two royals "and warm greetings to you all. I am glad to be enjoying your hospitality. I bring offers of friendship and peace. We starfarers should stick together."

"Hear, Hear!" Queen Stefini and Commander Haase said. I'm sure that was just what the Tekanians would love to hear, Michael thought.

Kureynov signalled for his pilot to remain with the shuttle, then followed the man. He walked through the corridors of the ship, his robe fluttering around his lower legs.

A door opened in front of him, and he stepped through. Seeing the assembled dignitaries, seemingly from many nations, he bowed, spread his hands palm up in front of him in the old Taldaani tradition to show he was unarmed, then stepped forwards.

"Greetings, your Highnesses." he said to the two royals "and warm greetings to you all. I am glad to be enjoying your hospitality. I bring offers of friendship and peace. We starfarers should stick together."

"It is our pleasure to meet you too, Ambassador Kureynov." King David said. "I am King David and this is my wife Michelle. Please be seated and join us for dinner. I'm sure your tired from a long trip. Is there anything we can get for you?"

"Sir," responds LT Beccer, "Transmission from one of the vessels..."

"Put it through Lieutenant..." commands RADM Mitar.

Tekanian vessel, this is General Montgomery of the Monarcy of the American Republic, Executive Officer of the American Republic Military Forces. In the name of His Majesty, I too formally greet you

"Good, they seem peacefull.... all hands, set condition 5...." commands RADM Mitar.

* Conditions... 5 Normal... 4 Damage Control Parties on Standby... 3 Point-Defense Weapons online... 2 Flight Crews on Standby... 1 Full Battle Readiness.
**

Orion-II Class (Improved Orion Class) Hull Number BSG-7
Mass 18,500,000 Metric Tons
Length 1800 meters
Height 200 meters
Beam(width) 550 meters

Launch Bay pods 2
Fighter Launch Tubes 26

Crew:2000
Marines:1700
Pilots: 900

Weapons
90 170TW Phased Particle Cannons
200 50TW Anti-Proton Cannons
100 Phaser Array Point-Defense strips
32 Torpedo Tubes... M/A Warheads, ZPE Warheads, and NQ Warheads

Armor
10cm of Ablative Regenerative Armor
5mm of Neutronium/Duranium Composite Armor

Craft:
500 WASP class warp fighters
350 Aurora class Assault Shuttles
50 Mule Class Heavy Transport Shuttles

**

-The Command Master Chief, CMC Goring, walks onto the bridge-

"Master Chief... Tell the galley to prepare the officers mess for a formal dinner..." says RADM Mitar.

"Yes sir..." CMC Goring replies... and then walks off.

"Lieutenant Beccer, open a channel..." commands RADM Mitar.

"Aye sir, channel open." responds Lt. Beccer.

--- Transmission ---

We welcome your greetings, General Montgomery, we would like to formally invite you and delegations from the other vessels to a formal dinner this evening aboard the Thor... Thor out.

--- End Transmission ---

--- Transmission ---

We welcome your greetings, General Montgomery, we would like to formally invite you and delegations from the other vessels to a formal dinner this evening aboard the Thor... Thor out.

--- End Transmission ---

General Montgomery stood there in stunned silence. "Commander, go down to the mess hall and ask if they would meet with the Tekanians on their vessel for a formal dinner."

"Yes sir."

Commander Jenkins walked to the lift and decended to the proper deck and exited. He walked down the hallway and knocked on the door. General Sheridan went and answered it and talked to the commander. He then walked back and asked to all parties.

"We have just been informed that another race has made contact with us. They have asked if we are willing to come aboard their vessel for a formal dinner."

David looked at Michelle and after talking for abit, Michelle looked at General Sheridan. "Tell them that we will join them and I expect you to accompany us General."

"Yes ma'am" He looked around the table. "Anyone else want to accept this before I dismiss the commander here?"

Kureynov thanked the King and sat down at the table.
"No, thank you. I don't need anything special. You mentioned dinner? That would be great. I haven't eaten anything but Void Fleet rations for the past fortnight."
"Well," he said, waving a hand at the people seated, "You all know who I am now, who are all of you?"

Kureynov blinked.
"Well, if you're offering, that would be excellent. I would love to meet up with these people."

Kowalski just watched all of this and returned his pistol back to its holster. He then put his K-bar on his belt and walked up to the new ambassadors and said, "It is a distinct honor to meet you. I am Chief Warrant Officer Kowalski, official representative of Crazed Marines. We are currently members of the GDA and Earth Oribt pacts. I hope that our countries will have positive business relationships in the future."