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Draconic Order Factbook (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8381392#post8381392)

~A week before.~

A small transport finished its jump into an asteroid filled system. Their course would take them to the edge of the asteroid field, heading for a small moon like asteroid. The transport held the command crew for the new capital ship.

One of the officers looked out the window as they cleared the shielded side of the asteroid, beholding the angled hull of the new Verthicha Class Carrier. A wing of Athear Class Interceptors swept up behind them from the other side of the asteroid and made inquiries. After the transport's ID was given, the Interceptors escorted the ship in.

A few minutes later, the transport was attached by its imbilical.

A tall man in the grey and gold trimmed uniform of the House of Cormyr stepped down into the corridor from the airlock. A quick salute from the standing deck officer greeted the new captain. The captain took off his gloves and slapped the digits on his open palm, one of the deck officer's aids showed him down the hallway towards the bridge lift. The staff escorted the captain, the deck officer was starting to sweat.

"Captain Tyranus what an unexpected surprise, I thought-"

"You may dispense with the pleasantries commander, I'm here to put you back on schedule."

"I assure you that we are moving as fast as we can, the ship should be full operational within the week."

"Good. I would hate to tell Lord Cormyr that the testing of his vessel was delayed."

The deck officer stopped at the enterance of the lift as the command crew entered with the captain. Tyranus pierced the officer with his golden eyes.

"No mistakes, commander."

At that the door closed.

~Now.~

"All crew to duty stations. Power up engines and weapon systems. Take her out."

Officers and crew scurried to carry out his orders. Tyranus stood on the bridge of the command deck, feeling the comforting rumble from deep within the bowels of the ship as powerful plasma reactors flared into life.

"Maneuvering thrusters activated. We are clearing the rim of the asteroid field."

Reported his second, a young woman in similar gray garb. Her hair was short and stained crimson, matching her intense red eyes. Tyranus gave her a cursory glance before returning his attention to the main screen as it activated, showing the surrounding asteroids melt away around the ship.