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Covenant News Report
Representing the High Prophet of Purity and the Forerunner.

A diplomatic message was released today by a rogue Covenant Faction located in a formerly human-controlled sector of the universe. The Faction has labelled itself the 'Servants of Purity', and has declared the actions in the Covenant-Human war as uncouth and disgusting. Led by the Prophet of Purity, they seek peace with the Human race and the galaxy as a whole.

Based on the world of Keldoria, the Covenant of the Servants of Purity has decided to announce its presence as of now. They are open to ambassadors, diplomatic relations and peace treaties with all "modern" and "undeveloped" (OOC: Future-tech and Modern-tech) nations, although they insist on retaining a steadfast neutrality in the development of undeveloped nations.

Grand Diplomatic Overseer Yukap has been assigned to oversee this intergalactic mission for peace. The Covenant of the Servants of Purity hopes to see a dramatic change in its previously oppressive and close-minded ways.

Thank you for your time,

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The Covenant of The Servants of Purity
Based on the worlds of Keldoria, Ree VII, Podran, Ectras IV, and Palos Beta.

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OOC: wait, is this HALO tech, right?

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OOC: Yeah, forgot to mention that, but it doesn't mean I won't interact with non-Halo universes. It's no fun otherwise.

i was just wondering. I for the most part try to stay in modern times, but i am interested in getting items from Halo for my nation, such as warthogs, the assault rifles, the scorpions, the battle suit, etc. I was wondering, would you be willing to sell these things if you have them, or should i set up a new nation that does this tech? actually now that i think about it setting up a new nation would probbaly be best.

As a general rule, the Servants of Purity does not have such technology; we use upgraded versions of Covenant Technology combined with some innovations brought about by the "inferior" human Technology. I would suggest setting up a new nation, I would be glad to help you with it. I could always use new allies, and I know, well, a lot about the Halo universe.

Oh yes, and most of the Halo's human weapons could be feasible for modern-tech nations. Advanced Electronics is their biggest asset, although the Scorpion does use Titanium-A, which is a Future-Tech compound.

Oh yes, and most of the Halo's human weapons could be feasible for modern-tech nations. Advanced Electronics is their biggest asset, although the Scorpion does use Titanium-A, which is a Future-Tech compound.
thank you very much for the info. i don't think too many people will care about the Titanium-A thing
My new Nation will probably sound something like this one namewise. I'll TG you when i set it up.

Fine by me, although they never did explain what Titanium-A was, just that it was made of Titanium and it was much more powerful than regular Titanium...hmmm, worth some background checking I think.

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Chrono(AE homeworld), Blue Dawn binary system

"Sir! One of out informants has some interesting infromation. As you know when we managed to claim Reach we encountered a race of aliens that we managed to defeat. Years before one of there ships crashed in Mt. Paladin and since then we have had no conatact or information on this race. This informant claims that there is a fraction of this race that is peaceful. Shall I let the squad meeting with this informant know to look for this group and try and gain an aliance?"
"Yes do it now. I'm not exactly trusting right now so keep the FTLi's at there max range and let the squad know to use caution."

On board the AEN Blue Dawn (The second Hell class super cruiser)
"Commander. We have new orders. Comand is calling for a squad to be sent out in a Hydra to find an alien race that we might beable to become allies with."
"Fine send out the hydra."

Outside the ship in it's left docking bay a Hydra class corrvet was launching. It's crew of 25 and the 35 AE passengers were excited aswell as worried.

OCC: I use Halo tech in most of my weapons. Like my AE who you might be encountering if you want use a model much like the Elite plasma sword execept this model has a black shaft and a red blade. And my ships like to use some Halo weapons.

Tagged out of interest.
Perhaps treaties and/or trade relations.

TAG because I like the covenant and your writing.

OOC: Right, everything works for me. Thanks for the interest to the two taggers. =)

The 4th Fleet, orbiting the Homeworld of Keldoria
Onboard the Eruada Class Corvette Truthful Justice

"Your Excellency," a low voice said. Onboard the bridge of the Truthful Justice sat Grand Diplomatic Overseer Yukap. Glittering golden armour coated his body, a significant improvement from his time serving under the High Prophet of Truth. Back then he had been a mere foot soldier--a grunt even--with a knack for talking his way out of hard spots.

He looked over to see an unusual situation; at least to one like him. Junior Shipmaster Ruka 'Astomee of the Truthful Justice bowed to one so lowly as him. "We are ready to depart, the ship is operating at 100% and all 36 crew members are reporting green."

Yukap took a deep breath of the chilled methane routed into his custom-designed helmet. "Very well Shipmaster, take us out."

'Astamee nodded and rose, walking over to sit in his chair. Sitting down in the soft cushioned seat, he nodded to the helmsman. The Primary Drives rumbled to life, a gentle hum vibrating the ship ever so slightly as it departed from the massive Command and Control station orbiting Keldoria.

Pulling into the wide space, the Truthful Justice and two other corvettes (the Thoughtful Revenge and the Strength and Perserverence) cruised to a stop in perfect formation. A slight green glow formed at the tip of each ship as the slipspace drives activated. In a flash the onboard computers calculated the trajectory to their destination and brought the ships into the mist.


Message broadcast from all major Purity holdings:

To anyone wishing to meet with us, a diplomatic envoy will be waiting at the following coordinates given. Three light Corvettes will comprise the envoy, although they are just a slipspace jump away from the nearest world. Thank you for your consideration.

OOC: Ack, must be going for a couple hours. See you later all.

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"What?" Hara'Velemee roared, "How could we not know of other Covenant remaining. We must contact them immediately. Send this message, 'Fellow Covenant Brothers, we welcome you and hope for beneficial future relations. Ship Master Hara'Velemee out.'"

The small hydra was decently armed for it's size with a trio of plasma torpedo launchers and five archer missle pods. As it driffted closer to the location the AE on board were busy arming themselves incase of a conflict.

We would be interested in opening diplomatic relations with you.

Our armed forces are slightly a bit beyond that found during the Covenant War: our troops have personal armor but not shielding. We also have employed unstable-ion laser technology and use lasers instead of bullets.

Deep-Space Communications Station Auriz XXV
33 Light Years inside of Purity's Border

Retuk lounged against his chair in the methane-chilled control room. A total of three other grunts were in the recreation room, playing a game with small stones. Normally an elite would have been assigned to watch over them...but times change. The soft creak of his red carbon-silk uniform reminded him of the new changes; until now, no grunt--not even one of higher rank--would be given command of even an insignificant communications station.

He watched over the traffic as ships scurried to-and-fro inside the Border. Even as he pondered over his new life a massive Reidurax Class Cruiser soared past them, heading for the nearby world of Palos Beta. He almost didn't notice the beep of an unidentified transmission being picked up.

Like lightning his fingers flew over the control panel; he was surprised to learn that the message was not only sent in the Covenant Tongue, but had been sent using Covenant Technology. A quick tap of buttons was all he needed to clean up the static and reveal the secrets it held to him.

"Fellow Covenant Brothers, we welcome you and hope for beneficial future relations. Ship Master Hara 'Velemee out."

"Guys, quick, get up here!" he shouted, jumping out of his chair with excitement. Seconds later, three small pale heads poked up into the control room.

"We got a message! We got a message!" Retuk shouted, dancing gleefully at a chance for them to commit first contact with more of their brethren.

After the four finished their dance, they relayed the message straight to the Office of Diplomatic Relations on Keldoria. From there the message was directed to Grand Diplomatic Overseer Yukap onboard the Truthful Justice.


Diplomatic Rendezvous Point
Onboard the Eruada Class Corvette Truthful Justice.

Yukap pursed his lips as he read the messages. The glittering gold of his armor hid the expression, but everybody in the bridge knew it anyway. After a bit of thought, he signalled to Shipmaster 'Astomee.

"Send transmissions back in the direction we recieved the messages from, inform them of our position and try to arrange a meeting." He ordered, a slight smile forming at his newly gained power over the elite.

The prevailing emotion on the bridge was nervousness, they had detached from the Covenant during the war for a reason...if that reason was ever found out, they would die.


Diplomatic Message from the Truthful Justice to Covenant Forces:

We would be honored to stand side by side with our brothers once more 'Velemee. We would like to meet with you if possible, attached with this message is a set of coordinates where our diplomatic envoy will be positioned for discussion with other emipres. It has been a long time since we have seen other Covenant, I hope we can be restored in peace once again.


Diplomatic Message from the Truthful Justice to Georgian Rovenia:

We would be interested in opening diplomatic relations with you. We can send an envoy to meet with you if you wish.

#.Tag.# Great writing, and great rendition of one facet of covenant society.

The hydra upon reaching a safe distance sent out a message on all of the Covenant signals.
This is the AEN Little Star. We recived your message and are interested in
becoming allies. If you are interested please reply as soon as you can.
Little Star out.
After sending the message the corvette stopped and began to await the reply.

OOC: Thanks, I'm actually planning on writing an entire series of stories based around this rogue faction of the Covenant.

Diplomatic Rendezvous Point
Onboard the Eruada Class Corvette Truthful Justice.

Yukap grinned, the time for action was about to begin. The message was recieved by the Auriz XXV Station and relayed to them; the station was built for communications, and when picking up signals it could relay them far faster than any ship's communication devices.

"Patch me through and prepare to send the Strength and Perserverence to locate them." Yukap ordered.


Diplomatic Message from the Truthful Justice to the AEN Little Star:

It is good to hear from you Little Star, we hope for peaceful relations in the future and will be dispatching one of our envoy to meet up with you. We have not located you as of yet, but the ship we are sending will continue to broadcast its message to aid in the finding of it.

"Thats the signal. Move in on that ship," the comander of the Little Star said to his helms man. Suddenly the ship began to lurch foreward slowly at first untill it picked up speed and began to move towards the ship it was to meet.

"The Incorporated States of Shadow Tech would be honored to host a diplomatic meeting between our two peoples. Along with this message is a group of coordinates for a meeting place in neutral space. It is always customary for Shadow Tech to bring a large warship for diplomatic meetings, if only for tradition so do not be alarmed. Your sensors will show that our weapons will not be powered up. We feel that the first encounter between two races should be a show of power and strength, as that is most needed in allies. We await your reply.

-The ISST Senate"

We would be honored to stand side by side with our brothers once more 'Velemee. We would like to meet with you if possible, attached with this message is a set of coordinates where our diplomatic envoy will be positioned for discussion with other emipres. It has been a long time since we have seen other Covenant, I hope we can be restored in peace once again.

Ship Master 'Velemee did not have to wait for long to receive a reply back. He was elated to hear from other Covenant species again. It had been a long time since the Human-Covenant war had forced Covenant Forces to break of from the main or face destruction. Doing so had greatly moderated it's principles, although a few radicals still remained. He thought disdainfully of Ship Master Dara'Garamee, who knows the trouble he would have gotten Covenant Forces into had he recieved this message.

'Velemee turned to the Grunt manning the comm console, "Second Communications Master Tagap relay the following 'I will take my ship to these meeting co-ordinates immediately. Although be warned, we may arrive late. We have just recently re-discovered slipspace travel and we seem to be in an area of space which negatively impacts faster-than-light travel. I look forward to meeting your leaders. May the Prophets bless you.'"

"I'm sending the transmission your Excellency." Tagap said.

"Excellent. Helm Master Gat, prepare to enter slipspace once we receive confirmation from our brothers. It shall be a glorious re-union."

Diplomatic Message from the Strength and Perserverence to the AEN Little Star:

This is Junior Shipmaster Teru 'Retsmuti of the Strength and Perserverence to the AEN Little Star. Grand Diplomatic Overseer Yukap has assigned me to oversee the diplomatic first contact between our two factions. All of our weapons will remain powered down and our shields will be lowered to 5%, minimum Covenant safety precautions.


Deep-Space Communications Station Auriz XXV
33 Light Years inside of Purity's Border

Retuk collapsed into fits of giggling and hysterical laughter as the four crew of the station took part in their game inside the Control Room. When the next message came in, he was almost laughing too hard to activate it.

"The Incorporated States of Shadow Tech would be honored to host a diplomatic meeting between our two peoples. Along with this message is a group of coordinates for a meeting place in neutral space. It is always customary for Shadow Tech to bring a large warship for diplomatic meetings, if only for tradition so do not be alarmed. Your sensors will show that our weapons will not be powered up. We feel that the first encounter between two races should be a show of power and strength, as that is most needed in allies. We await your reply.

-The ISST Senate"

Giggling more, he tapped a button to relay it to the Truthful Justice for evaluation.


Diplomatic Message from the Thruthful Justice to Shadow Tech:

We will be sending the Reidurax Class Cruiser Reality's Bend to meet with you. We will keep our weapons powered down, but shields require a 5% minimum for security precautions. Shipmaster First Class Teyu 'Ixxizmee will be your contact for this operation, hopefully the two of you can get along well. The Cruiser is preparing to depart and should arrive before long.


Diplomatic Message from the Thruthful Justice to Covenant Forces:

We look forward to meeting our brethren again; perhaps if diplomacy goes well we can aid you in any slipspace troubles you have. We were lucky to have a significant base of power under Purity's guidance before we were split off. I will bring attention to the office of the High Prophet of Purity, his holiness will surely be glad to hear of this.

Respons to the diplomatic message
Understandable. Please note though that two armed escorts will be with the diplomat. It is just standard procedure with first contact. Would you like to dock with us or would you rather somethign else?

Neutral Space

The large 7km long Wither Dreadship, 1 out of the 2 in existance, remained motionless. There was nothing, only the darkness of space. They would wait at the coordinates for the unknown species. They would wait.

Diplomatic Message from the Strength and Perserverence to the AEN Little Star:

There is an uninhabited planet just a light year away from our meeting place. Indigenous conditions are hostile, but the atmosphere is breathable and if set up on a mountain or similarly barren place, we would be perfectly safe for a meeting, especially with our ships to support us. What do you think of this option?


Neutral Space

10,000 kilometers away from the Wither Dreadship, green energy particles began to form. Within just a few seconds, the 2.3km long Reidurax Class Cruiser winked into existence. While dwarfed by the massive form of the Dreadship, it was still a sight to behold. A few seconds later, the shields flickered to life, slowly charing up to the 5% level.


Diplomatic Message from the Reality's Bend to Shadow Tech Dreadship:

We have arrived to discuss diplomatic relations with Shadow Tech. I am Shipmaster First Class 'Ixxizmee, and I will be your informant. We await your response.

Neutral Space

This is Jin Mera of the Wither Dreadship. I am glad you could make it. Shall we commence with a diplomatic meeting face to face?

Diplomatic Message from the Reality's Bend to Shadow Tech Dreadship:

We would be glad to commence with the meeting. What exactly did you have in mind? That monstrosity you are flying probably could support docking with us easily. I will also be bringing a pair of bodyguards to the discussion, unarmed but fully capable of self defense if necessary.

Neutral Space

Yes, that would be fine. We are ready to accept you at any time.
(Not much longer, thought Jin Mera.)

Respons to message
Yes that is. We have a decent amount of troops as well so this should not be a problem.

The AEN Little Star's space fold drive began to hum to life. Slowly a sickly green glow surounded the ship and it "blinked" out of existance only to reappear minutes later in orbit above the planet.

Diplomatic Message from the Reality's Bend to Shadow Tech Dreadship:

Very well, we will arrive soon.


Neutral Space

The Reality's Bend's drives hummed to life, bringing the ship closer and closer to the Dreadship. Upon nearing the massive form, it sent out a request to dock with it.

Neutral space

"Hah. Such a foolish race, much alike so many others in this universe. We will show them the errors of their ways." Said Jin Mera as he pressed a small portion of his consul, immediately activateing the immense ship's gravity wells and other FTLi.

"Attention. That vessel is now property of the Shadow Tech government." Said Jin Mera as the FTLi field washed over the opposing vessel, soon after revealing that the Wither was not alone in ST forces. "Surrender and you will be treated as diplomatic visitors. Resist and you will all die."

Thousands of boarding partys launched from the Wither, immediately followed by hundreds of ion cannons to drop the enemies shields. Nearby, the two revealed Pacifus Poeta Class Dreadship hybrids opened fire with their ion cannons as well. They also let loose their Pandora Drones which began to circle the cruiser. Each of the Poetas began chargeing their dual heat lances and FARAD systems, ready to take out the weak spots of the cruiser if it put up too much of a fight.

Neutral Space

'Ixxizmee was mildly surprised, but he contained his emotion for the time being. Glistening gold armor reflected the relative panic of the inexperienced bridge crew. He had been a veteran of the Human-Covenant War, and he knew what he needed to do.

"Jumpstart the Shielding system, now!" he shouted. It wouldn't hold long, but it would hold just long enough.

Tapping the commlink, he grinned, clicking his four mandibles together eerily. "The Servants of Purity do not surrender; we will be assured a place in the heavens for our fight."

The thump of Ion Cannons striking the shields resounded across the bridge even as the shield booster jetted the protective energy to full strength. "Shields down to 65% already Shipmaster, your orders?!" his first mate shouted.

"Prepare all forces to protect against boarding parties. Set the ship to red alert, charge the plasma torpedoes and pulse lasers for a single volley, then redirect all energy to recharging the shields--"

Even as he gave the orders, they were enacted. Four massive plasma torpedoes and two dozen pulse lasers streaked out from the cruiser, headed towards the boarding parties and the massive ship above them.

"Launch the Anti-matter missiles at the boarding parties once the shields fall, prepare the Omega Device, and for gods sake, don't give in!" he shouted.

"Shields at 33%!" his first mate shouted again. The thud of the ion cannons striking the ship was growing louder and louder.

"Shipmaster, this is Security Master 'Rudumee," the ship's commlink crackled through--barely. "All 667 personell onboard are armed and ready to fight off the boarders. The Omega Device is prepared as per your instruction, what are your orders?"

There was a loud thump and a whining alarm as the shields dropped below 10%. "Activate the other Shield Booster!" 'Ixxizmee shouted. The alarm faded as the shields rose to 47%, then began draining again."

"Shipmaster, what is the Omega Device?" his first mate asked fearfully.

'Ixxizmee smiled grimly. "It is the last defense, to prevent them from getting the ship. You're a new soldier, but I'm sure you studied the Human-Covenant War, correct?"

A nod was all that was needed.

"The humans used "primitive" nuclear devices based around a core of Uranium. The device, when detonated, would create a significant blast that would destroy anything in a large radius, then creating an even larger radius of damage and sever radiation." He continued.

Another nod was recieved, followed by a series of explosions and a whine as the shielding systems failed.

"The Omega Device is an improved version of the Shiva-class Tactical Nuclear Bomb originally designed by Human engineers. It is designed to have a large initial blast radius with a large amount of EMP, then to add on a smaller auxiliary blast. All new capital ships have Omega Devices installed in the Cores, as a precaution against things like this from happening."

The ship's AI activated, it's sole purpose to prevent intact capture of the ship. "Warning, boarding parties are approaching, all crew members prepare for enemy boarding action."

'Ixxizmee nodded to his first mate. "Keep firing the pulse lasers, don't bother with Torpedoes, they take too long." Reaching down to the side of his chair, he detached a brand new Xauri-99 Plasma Rifle. "I'm going to go kill some of these bastards, good luck. I'll see you all in the great beyond, die fighting and with honor."

Even as he exited the bridge, shouts of 'die fighting and with honor!' followed him.

OOC: The ship has 667 personell not including the Shipmaster. 10 hunters, 57 elites, 136 jackals, 474 grunts. If you need more information on them, defensive systems, or any other things about the ship, just let me know. I'll post them later when I get a chance.

Do you want to make a seperate thread for this?

"Engaging Slipdrive now." Called out Helm Master Tag. 'Velemee watched the green blobs grow and consume the ship. Soon he saw only the blackness of slipspace.

"Excellency we're being thrown of course. At this rate we'll be off by eighty lightyears." Called out Tag.

"Continue, we'll find our way there. The prophets will quide us." 'Velemee said calmly.

"Yes Excellency. Eighty-five, ninety, ninety-five... one-hundred light-years your Excellency!" Tag, the Jackal Helm Master yelled out.

"Calm yourself Tag." Said 'Velemee.

"Excellency I can'.... wait we're no longer drifting. I'm re-establishing a course to the rendevouz point. We shall be there in 36 hours."

"Like I was saying Tag, the Prophets did not turn their backs on us and they quided us to the correct path. Now prepare for a re-union with your lost kindrid, we must not fail to re-unite with our brothers." 'Velemee said in a pontific tone, the command officers all nodded and set about their tasks at double speed. 'Velemee clicked his mandibles in satisfaction.

OOC: Sorry about the lack of response, been busy and I don't have time right now. I'll respond tomorrow.

OOC: You're lucky I'm already engaged in conflict with Shadow Tech... send an IC help request to me and I'll drop some warships into this conflict to help you out.

TAG

OOC-You should know that I managed to capture and breed a group of Covenant Elites, whom my people call Shadri, a few centuries ago. They now make up a prominent part of my military. There is, however, a Shadri Resistance movement.

13 lightyears away form the AEN Little Star
The AEN Blue Dawn's massive form glidded through space like a shark looking for it's next meal. Her fighter squads were flying around her like massive swarms of insects who were ready to sting with nuclear weapons at anytime.
"Commander the Little Star is reporting that they are meeting with the said race. They would also like us to space fold to them once they give the signal. My guess is they jsut want to have us show up as a way of saying we're ready for anyhting."
"Alright prep the fold drives and jsut incase once we reach the planet prep the FLTi systems."

The Little Star began it's decent into the planet's atmosphere. It's hull glowed red as it broke through the thickest parts of the atmosphere and it set off towards the nearest mountain range with a suitable landing location. Inside troops were suiting up in Cyclone power armor and a small group were preping for the use of Shadow Dancer armor.

Neutral Space

Ion cannon fire began to reduce as boarding parties began their attack.
With a quick motion of Jin Mera's hand, he opend a comlink to the Pacifus Poetas.
"Thi is Mera, cut that damned ship in two."
Not even replying the two Poetas prepared to fire their newly acquired experimental heat lances based of JJR technology. Energy from all around the ships seemed to flow into small grooves before a blinding light flashed out towards the center of the Covenant ship. It splashed into a few dropships but that was of no concern.

Meanwhile the Drop Troopers and Neurotechs began to enter the enemy ship. Each of the Drop Troopers was actually mounted on a miniature flightpack which allowed them to get to places faster and easier than by foot. The Neurotechs were death dealing specialists. Each one held a large range of weaponry varrying from biochemical needlers, to plasma smgs.

157 Boarding parties downed by enemy fire
I'm going to assume that around 500 have docked with you which would equal around 300 Drop Troopers and 600 Neurotechs.

OOC: To Feazanthia and Al-Imvadjah: Both are interesting opportunities, but unfortunately I have remained secluded and as such have no knowledge of any empires except those which I have just met.

Neutral Space

The center of the Reality's Bend began to crack and melt under the strain of concentrated fire. Inside, boarding parties had begun to dock. Ships crew armed with a multitude of rifles prepared for combat, holding Plasma Rifles, Pistols, and Needlers. A few choice units also wielded the deadly fuel rod cannons, prepared to clear out entire hallways with the devices.

Unlike older troops, the Servants of Purity had a few new tricks up their sleeve. First there was the brand new Xauri-99 Plasma Rifle, which put out 180-240 kV, as opposed to the 100-150 kV of the older model. Then there was the improved protection systems; 57% of all grunts, elites, and hunters had been outfitted with improved armor and shield systems, improving the battlefield survival rate significantly.

Unfortunately, that did not save many of the defenders of the first wave from a gruesome death. In the first few seconds, 47 grunts, 30 jackals, 7 elites and 2 hunters perished against the withering fire of the enemy forces.


Deck IX of the Reality's Bend

Shipmaster 'Ixxizmee dashed through the halls, doing his best to ignore the continual explosions as ion fire hit his ship's hull and the sound of skirmishes on the fringes of the ship. Activating his commlink, he accessed the channel for the AI.

"Once the ship is taken, I am ordering you to detonate the Omega Device. Let as many of our men die in glorious battle as you can, but if it comes down to preventing the ship from being captured, or giving a few warriors an honorable death, you know your job." he shouted into it as he ran.

He didn't have time to hear the AI's response, as a nearby blast panel detonated and sent him flying into a wall with a thud. His shields and armor protected him from most of the blow, but he was knocked into unconsciousness.

Bridge of the Reality's Bend

Urda 'Uimimee, the ships' Second First Mate, manned the controls. The Shipmaster's regular first mate had been impaled by a pipe ripped out of the ceiling by a hit from an ion cannon blast. The raised platform in the center had been outfitted with many chairs next to the holographic panels, but the shipmaster's chair was a bit bloodied and he didn't feel like sitting.

"Forget the Shipmaster's order, charge the Plasma Torpedoes and aim for the ship above us, reload all Antimatter missile tubes. Prepare for a concentrate volley against them, lets do as much damage to that demonic machine before we go!" He shouted over the din of alarms and explosions.

Another detonation sent one of his Gunnery Master's flying out of the platform and into a pillar with a sickening thud. Running over, he activated the console himself and manned it. A mere six seconds later, the weapons of the ship trained themselves on the center of the Dreadship. A mere three seconds afterwards, four plasma torpedoes and twenty-four pulse lasers crossed the gap in a span of 1.3 seconds, followed by a volley of 60 anti-matter missiles.

The Pulse Lasers would take another ten seconds to recharge, the torpedoes would take twenty. The Antimatter Missiles would take a full minute to reload. All he could do was pray to the Forerunner that it worked out properly.

Current Casualties: 166 grunts, 64 jackals, 22 elites, 3 hunters.


Uninhabited Planet, Neutral Space

The Strength and Perserverence slid gently into the atmosphere of the planet, the sleek design of the ship minimizing friction. Flickers of silver light could be seen at the front as the shields absorbed what minimal damage could have occured to the ship's paint job. Soon the flickering subsided and the ship was hovering 300 meters above the planet's surface.

"Report," Shipmaster Teru 'Retsmuti stated dryly.

"All systems nominal, shields contained the heat nicely. The AEN Little Star is heading for a mountain range about 6,000 kilometers away," his First Mate--a jackal named Rut--informed him.

"Make sure all crew is fully armed, just in case. Take us those mountains, half-speed." He ordered. The ship lurched into action, streaking towards the mountains quickly and efficiently, raising its height to approximately 4 kilometers above the surface for the journey.

Neutral Space

As the enemy torpedos and phasers finally ate through the Wither's somewhat weak sheilding, it began to roll, spreading out the damage over more of an area. Pandoran Attack drones swarmed to the points were weaons were being fired and opend up with particle cannons.

Meanwhile the boarding parties were meeting much harsher resistance. Contrary to most nations not being able to defend well against boarding parties, these "Covenant" each fought to the death without fear. As Drop Troopers began to purge enemy forces with their Plasma Stream Projectors, SciOp squads began to gather as much information as possible, tapping into nearby circuitry and consuls. This information would be immediately broadcasted to ST ships nearby.
Neurotech losses were suprisingly high, numbering already 89.
Drop Trooper losses were at 23.

OOC: If you want me in, you can say so OOC- I'll put a couple ships in the area...
IC
A Nighthawk on routine patrol in the inner circle (area close to Nonistan) picked up the distant signatures of the fighting. It directed it attention soley to the battle, as it was worryingly close to the auto-attack zone (pretty self explanitory- I'll attack you if you enter it).

"Our, simple and undeveloped nation, would like to partake in negotiations, and possibly alliances with your nation.

OOC: Hello, this is my new nation- Signed Nation of Fortune

"Our, simple and undeveloped nation, would like to partake in negotiations, and possibly alliances with your nation.

OOC: Hello, this is my new nation- Signed Nation of Fortune

Sorry, I forgot to log in as my new nation

OOC: Right, good to see you. And Al-Imvadjah, you're welcome to join in if you wish, although he isn't exactly bigger than me. We're very similar in sizes and it would end up really more of a battle of the clever and better RPers than the battle of the population. Although his economy is better, meaning he has better offensive power; as the offended party, my forces will fight to the death (not like they wouldn't already, super-religious fanatics, y'know?)

I'll post IC in a bit, gotta run to the store and make dinner, very sorry about the delay.

ooc: wow halo 2 comes out day after tomorrow, it is going to rule Note you probably won't see me for about a week after that

TAG an appearently dead thread :)

OOC: Yeah, I got my internet cut for awhile and didn't want to bother with reviving this. I see you tracked back threads I started and posted in, sneaky bastard! Lol.

OOC: It's a common tactic I use(and others do I think), before to track down other covenant members, find RPing history/quality, research the enemy. I'll alert the hierarchs to this, so maybe people will come and post :)