NationStates Jolt Archive

*We are the Ko'lashok. For thirty thousand years we have remained in the darkness. Now the darkness threatens to consume us, thus we seek out a new world. Your world.*


At the extreme edge of the eastern fringe of the Milky Way, a tubular vessel, some three hundred foot in length, searched a series of unstable worlds. Worlds whose surfaces were nothing more than molten rock that ran as rivers. Powerful scanning arrays ranged for thousands upon thousands of kilometres about it, searching for any sign of life, any trace of a habitable world.

Far from that place, an identical vessel carried out the same objective. Dead worlds, burned out stars, hunk of rock without mineral of use. Life was gone from this place, the intense sensory equipment detecting nothing but darkness. Slowly, it drove further outward, away from the galaxy searching for the most isolated of worlds.

Dozens of such alien ships went forth into the galaxy, followed the rim, in a search for a new world, a new system. Already one such had encountered life, an unacceptable place. All data, no matter how trivial, was relayed. The search had begun in earnest.

The S.S. Harbinger of the High Guard was in a recntly discovered sector of the galaxy whcih led staright to their homeworld and mnay other colonies they had begun

The Harbinger was state of the art... but wasnt tested in battle yet

"Sir strange readings are being detected..." ensign Coda reported to Admiral Da Vance as she thumbed the holo screen pages

"Hmm investigate, plot a course dead ahead..I want to find out what these readings are" she ordered

(OOC: Please only enter if you have a race/territory in the extreme eastern fringe of the milkyway; i.e. if my ships are trespassing, in which case, feel free to make first contact however you like. *Smiles*)

Oberon Class Battleship Inquisotor, Long Range Patrol in Krisak System
The strange tubular ship floated across the long-range sensors of Captain Obersk's flagship, the Inquisitor. For a few minutes now the vessal had remains there, slowly moving along through the edges of Imperial space, and it was becoming worrysome.

"Sir, the thing appears to be scanning those planets in that system there. I don't know why, our records say all of them are dead anyway."

The sensors officer brought up some small pictures of brown, black, and red planets, setting them into a lower corner of the main screen. Across them scrolled the reports of previous expeditions to those places. Nobody read the reports, but it looked good to show them.

The Captain looked up at the screen, "I've never seen these ships before, we need to be carefull." He glanced up at the Commissar standing over his shoulder, "But he cannot show cowardice. Order the squadron to move, three-quarters speed, at the craft. Charge weapons systems, and put all ships on alert." The crew scrambled around him as the massive ship lurched up to it's three-quarters speed. Judging by the distance between the two, arrival was expected in two hours. Untill then, the four ships of the fleet would have to wait, nobody knew anything about these new xenos, and you could never be to carefull when dealing with their kind...

A short message was dispatched,

To: Xenos Ship
From: Captain Obersk, The Inquisitor
Subject: Purpose
Message: Your ship has tresspassed in Imperial space, and you are being ordered to stand down and prepare for a boarding action. If you comply you will be sent on your way, if you cause complications you will be destroyed. Do you understand?


OOC: We do indeed have a small border with the Milky Way, for humans did originate on Terra...

OOC: i originally was in my idea western milky way BUT changed because well I wnated to lol

IC:

The Harbinger was patrolling the far eastern fringe of the Holy Empire, a terrorirty dubbed the AKKALABETH space as the center of many civilizatiosn were from beyond that space

The planets Tetrios & Skhaleth were on the edge of that sector, and were populated by approx 4 million Bekhaeran colonists each and many more natives who pledged allegaince to the crown but were yet to attain status for another 2 years..Bekhaeran law was unusual

The Harbinger sped towards the signal

"Admiral... the signal is close..it seems to be from a large vessel... unknown to us but similra designs from the Creators database..." Ensign Coda relayed to the admiral, "I'll fire a charge to notify them theyre in Bekhaeran space, hopefully they wont fire"

The large figure of Desstrik sat at the front of the bridge, his eyes glazed over. Like the majority of those at the bridge, he was interacting directly with the ship with his HMA implants. As they came to the last planet in the system, he extended scanner range in search of the next system; something advanced toward them. With a mild twitch, he exited the system and turned to the captain.

"Mistress, we have an unidentified vessel on an intercept course. ETA, forty-seven minutes. Orders?"

Emvrissan was equally as tall, her skin seemingly white in the light. Her face betrayed no emotion.

"Alter course and engage EMP Projector. Bring me up holographics and hail the ship, I shall talk with them." A pulse of thought caused a projection field to arise and descend from the floor and ceiling, within moments a computer generated image of the ship was present.

"It is too late for hailing mistress, they have just sent us a transmission. We are beginning translation."

"Very well, continue EMP Projection and alter course, I want to come at them from behind."

"As is your will, mistress." Desstrik re-entered the system.

Oberon Class Battleship Inquisotor, Long Range Patrol in Krisak System, Moving in on Xenos Explorer Ship

The small group of large ships continued their relentless march foreward, moving slowly in onto the small xenos vessel. They would stop at about six-hundred kilometers away, and await communication, or initiate their own.

If anything happened, the weapons were now, and had been, charged up and ready to fire.

"They have begun visual communications Mistress." Desstrik spoke mentally through the HMA implants.

"Bring up a holographic of the xenoform and project me."


Aboard the Inquisitor, the form of Emvrissan loomed large. Her skin seemed white, yet also had a yellow tint. From her head arose a large, cobra-like hood that flushed gold.

"Ism'ten avrak furn vist masslen da. M'vroken bitel'issk salla stel."

The voice rang out, a bifurcated tongue clearly evident as she spoke. Her body was clad in a form of blue armour with the bridge behind her blacked out. Scanning from the enemy ship became impossible as the EMP Projector enveloped the Xisst'ran.

Oberon Class Battleship Inquisotor, Long Range Patrol in Krisak System, Moving in on Xenos Explorer Ship

The Inquisitor's young communications officer, a man named Karl, turned to his Captain, "Sir, it appears they are attempting visual communication. Shall I put the message on screen"

The Captain stood up, his long black greatcoat tails falling off the chair behind him and closing about his legs as he stood. His chest was heavily decorated, with small medals crowded around larger awards, all arranged neatly just below his shoulder on his right side. As he stood up, the ships Commissar stepped foreward too, similarly decortated.

"Yes, bring the up on screen, let us hear their explanations..."

Just before the connection was made, the Captain sent out one last message to the other three Oberon class battleships of this fleet, "Be on your guard, follow our lead. I am making communication with the xenos ship. Continue advance."

The Xisst'traka finished scanning the lightly inhabited world, a task which had occupied over ninety percent of the scanning array.

"Mistress! Unidentified ship detected, closing in. They're charging weapons!"

"Holographics, now!" Her voice rasped, yet her face remained a picture of apathy.

An image of both ships was generated before her, a shot was fired near their ship.

"A warning shot... Posskan, attempt to hail them, keep relaying this homeward."

"As you will, Mistress."


A hailing signal was sent to the Harbinger.

Holographics expanded to reveal the many ships. As she finished speaking, Emvrissan sent a telepathic message to Desstrik. "Scan their ships, ninety-five percent of the scanner array."

"Will they not detect such an intrusion, Mistress?", came a mental reply.

"We shall soon learn, will we not? I trust this is all being relayed home?"

"Yes, Mistress, on both accounts."

Images of vile-looking creatures appeared in the hologram. Powerful scanners, highly advanced, began to delve into the secrets of the Inquisitor, infiltrating the computer system and absorbing data. It would soon be evident if these beasts detected the action or not.

(ooc I'll Jump In)

The UIS Virginia and her carrier taskforce flew like a sword through the dark clam void of space, just inside UISFU Territory, Its large gravimetric drives pushing the ship along in a mindless path towards darkness, its dark grey hull gleamed in what ever little light was around that area of space, its sister ships were a couple of cruisers and destroyers, the task force consisted of 6 ships with the Virginia being the largest.


On the bridge of the battle carrier, Commander Timothy O’Brian stood forth looking out of the large holographic window , his tall burly body shimmered in the god like light coming in, he was five foot twelve, his hair was black his skin white, his eyes were as blue as the Caribbean sea.

The con officer taped on his holographic console, he swiveled his chair in boredom, when the long range scanners detected some thing interesting going down several light years away. He swiveled his black chair over and looked up to the commander, who was looking out of the holo window, he began to speak “Sir, we are detecting activity In unknown space several light years from this sector, shall we go investigate?”


The commander turned ever so slightly with a view of confirmation and some muttered words the likes of only a man with hardened combat experience could say in a coarse but silent tone.. “Affirmative, make sure fighters and weapons are at a moments ready we don’t want any thing to catch us with out pants down”



With that the large task force of ships began popping out, in sudden burst of white blue; the ships shimmered in to nothingness like they never existed.


Several moments passed suddenly in the system the small task force popped in there glorious hulls being light up for a split second as they shimmered in, the Virginia floated ominously before the other ships its huge hull looking down upon the others there, the smaller destroyers and cruisers flanking its sides, the large ship looked like a beast able to fight to the last of its breath, Even in death it would hunt those who killed it.


The commander stood forth looking out upon the interesting action, he looked over to the con officer who opened a channel, he said in a confident but clam tone.

“This is the UIS Virginia, we have come from the federal Union, we are hear to investigate certain happing we have detected in this sector, all ships here please identify your self”


The commander stood looking down at those “imperil ships” they had no meaning of what an empire was, he though if it would come down to fighting his task force might be able to run rings around them… he grinned, his lips twitching and twillding a bit as they encased his face with a smile, his mind full of thoughts of glory maybe combat, or just another dry political Sean that the government will send him on, if these xenophobic ships shot at his vessel, there would be hell to pay.

His hands swiped to his back like a disciplined general inspecting his troops he stood stiff looking out his eyes panning the inflate darkness.


( http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/33758111/ ooc thats the Virginia )

(OOC: Just to clarify, are you in the area where one of my vessels was given a warning shot?)

(OOC yes also were Emporer Pudu is I assume your in the same area)

(OOC: I have multiple vessels all in very different areas. Both Pudu and Behaeran are interacting with two different ships in two different areas. Up to you which you come to.)

(I jumped in were Emporer Pudu and you were interacting)

"Ma'am theyre hailing us!" shouted Ensign Coda as Admiral D a Vance gave the go ahead to open the holo comm screen

"This si The Harbinger of the Holy Empire of Bekhaera's High Guard...you are entering Imperial space, we mean you no harm but ask you why you have ventured into Imperial space"

On the opposite end of the screen the admiral's counterpart began to speak...

Desstrik spoke telepathically to Emvrissan: "Mistress, six unidentified ships have appeared using some sort of wormhole technology, I believe. They are hailing us, translation underway. What are your orders?"

"Halt transmission to lifeform Alpha Seven and accept the message from lifeform Alpha Eight. Once communications begin, bring up their spokesman on holographics if possible and cut scanners to seventy percent. Commence scanning the new ships. Increase holographic image of this area to include all vessels."

"As you will Mistress." With his mind connected to the ship, he did as was ordered, all the while relaying information.


Communications were attempted with the Virginia.

Ves'prils nodded as the communications were opened.

She listened as the alien spoke, understanding none of what it said. With a pulse of thought, she sent a telepathic message to Posskan: "Hurry with that translation!"

"Xass imner plas las imn ferlus. B'jit mnelps oaster freyl." She spoke, and watched the confusion on the faces of these people.

Oberon Class Battleship Inquisotor, Long Range Patrol in Krisak System, Moving in on Xenos Explorer Ship

"Sir, They're scanning us! They've got some kind of powerful scanners, they've gone through most of the ship by now!"

The Captain did not hesitate, "Destroy all files not yet contaminated, close communicatons link, reley the following message to the rest of the fleet,"

Communications opened with the other three Oberon class ships, and closed wth the xenos vessel.

"These aliens have overstayed their welcome, launch fighters, open fire!"

Seconds after the message was relayed two squadrons of Furies, small single-man attack craft, darted out of the sides of each ship in the fleet, screaming toward the small alien craft. They would strafe the surface of the ship, attacking point defense systems and small weapon turrets. They were followed by eight squadrons of Starhawk bombers, dropping hundreds of thousands of pounds of solid and plasma bombs on the xenos.

These craft would be supported by a barrage of laser cannons and missile launchers fired from prow and dorsal weapons batteries. This barrage was supplemented by the port lance battery of one of th ships, which was making a quick turn to the left, revealing its flank, and the powerful weapons with it. All this was expected to take seconds, as the Captain had seen such lance strikes destroy larger ships than this with ease.

(I jumped in were Emporer Pudu and you were interacting)

OOC: He has sent out many research vessels, maybe you found another one.

"Mistress, they are charging weapons!" Desstrik spoke telepathically to Emvrissan.

"Evasive maneuvers, now!"

The frigate turned, avoiding the lance batteries narrowly, alas the laser cannons had already impacted upon the hull, scorching the titanium and, in several cases, punching enormous holes. As the missile battery came within range of the Xisst'ran, they began to swerve off course, in several cases exploding prematurely. Further laser cannon shots burst through the hull as the Siren Class Frigate attempted to evade the far larger fleet.

As the first squadron of Furies approached the ship, a beam of bright blue burst from the prow of the vessel. A continuous stream of energy cut through the formation, ceasing temporarily as it finished its' pass.

"We cannot hold off Mistress, they are too ma-!"

Another round of laser cannon fire impacted upon the Frigate and breached the antimatter core. Swiftly, the entire ship seemed to be swallowed by blue light before imploding. A wave of generated energy swept forth as the ship was destroyed, engulfing any fighters unfortunate enough to have been within a kilometre of it at the time.

(OOC: No mention of casulties, I'll leave that up to you. *Smiles*)

O’Brian Growled ever so slightly, no one ignores the Union no one, it was time to act, these insolent beings were to arrogant for there own good.. he swiped his shimmering body back and said “All hands to battle stations general quarters.., contact Union command I want to see if we can annex this for our nation..”

The con officer nodded tapping his buttons on the holographic console; suddenly the huge battle carrier came to life , Phased Ion cannon turrets, singularity cannons and taycon lance turrets swiveled to life.


The griming look on O’Brians face he said “All ships target those battle ships, fire on my mark………. Mark!”




Suddenly green, white blue, and orange flew from reverberating recoiling turrets, the dark night of space was filled with counter fire from federal ships turrets recoiled again and again, heated rounds of singularity shells flew towards Emporer Puduian ships, followed by beams and beam pulses of taycons and phased ion cannons.

Teratons of fire power rained down from the battle carrier, I targeted several battle ships at once and fire continuously, followed by shells missiles and torpedo’s, it was lighten up like a messenger from hell, its cannons flew like fist of furry….



Fighter craft began racing out of the carriers main bay thunderbolt fighters maneuvered in to squadron formations, flanking capital ships and other fighters/ bombers, they unleashed there payload of singularity missiles and anti matter cannons, the carrier began suppressive fire laying down intense volleys of beams missiles, and pulses..

"are they recieving our transmission...are they?" asked Da Vance as no reply came in, "This is a long shot but try AKKALABETHIAN language form the creator database

"Fyud Rihkin Slavekh Khuda Muiol Dentee Salvakh Juntherim Opire Saltutio" the computer spoke, this was the words fo a long dead empire which the Bekhaerans and allies managed to quell 18 years ago, a language... of one of the master races

"you think thyell speak Akkalabethian ma'am" asked Coda as they stared at the screen

Posskan turned toward Ves'prils: "Mistress, the language they have attempted is within our database. We can translate to that, Mistress."

"Very well, but continue translating the first language." Posskan nodded and re-entered the ships systems.

Another communication was sent.

"Greetings, on behalf of the Ko'lashok.

Why is it your vessel has seen fit to fire a warning shot? We mean no harm and are simply an exploratory vessel. Do you understand this language?"

The communication ended.

She sent a telepathic message to the male before her, "Begin scanning of their ship, fourty percent of the sensor array. I want to know who they are, where they come from and the state of their vessel."

"As is your will, Mistress."

Surrounding the Oberon Class Battleship Inquisotor, Long Range Patrol in Krisak System, Surrounding former location of Xenos Explorer Ship

The massive explosion of the small xeno ship surprised all Captains surrounding it, and acted to fast to allow surprise from the pilots of hundreds of small Furies and Starawk craft it destroyed with it.

There was no time to celebrate, however, a large bombardment from the Federal ships was on it's way. Captain Obersk gave some swift orders as the bombardment approached, "All ships turn to the right, front to the enemy, give 'em hell!"

The four ships began to turn, but it was not fast enough, the entire massive bomberdment struck the side of The Inquisitor, ripping it open, tearing off the ship docks, lance batterys, and most of the armor plating and sensors. The ship was still moving, a testament to its sturdy construction, but it was moving sluggishly.

The other three ships did manage to turn however, indeed quite quickly, in time to launch return volley. All ships, even The Inquisitor, launched their second attack this patrol. All in all, over forty massive laser cannons, hundreds of large-spread missile launcher pods, heavy railguns, and gravity pulsars were fired in rapid succession at the enemy ship.

This was supplemented by the fourteen squadrons of fighters still operational after the xenos ship explosion. Of these, seven were Furies fighters, and seven were Starhawk bombers. The common Imperial tactic of fighter attack of point defense, and bomber destruction of everything else. This would continue until the enemy ship was defeated or their host craft were destroyed. The fighters would not break off, and the bombers would not back down.

"They understood Akallabethian! Red alert take extra precaution....they must either be an offshoot or one of the creator races" Da Vance Ordered before she gained her composure

"We are the S.S. Harbinger, we understand you, your language is similar to that of the creators of our AK Core... it is customary to fire a beacon of sorts to show we are in this area too, the beacon explodes a safe distance away from any vessle and leave no trace.where are you from and what region do you intend to explore, what s the name of your vessel and commanding officer" Da Vance asked kindly bt in the usual Bekhaeran tone of faux arrogance which many hated becaue it amde them sound aloof

(OOC: Pudu, I could not find any information about your Oberon Class ships or your FT Empire, could you inform me of what my scanners would have picked up before the ship was destroyed? Cheers)

Vel'priss replied to the communication.

"Our language is far different, however we have this language on file. It is an acceptable intermediary. Your justification of the firing is acknowledge. I am the commanding officer, Mistress Vel'priss of the ship Xasst'takra.

"We shall explore a further seven systems, unless we encounter hostile xenoforms. Who are your people, what is their name?"

Vel'priss' tongue flicked out in a snake-like manner, she awaited the answer with indifference, for already the questions were being answered as information was ripped from their computer.

OOC: reptilianhumanoids?

IC:

"We are Bekhaerans from the Holy Empire of Bekhaera's High Guard fleet, created in order to further our empire and its goals and to spread the teachings of our race...the language you ahve as you most undoubtedly know is that of one of teh races that we now know as the creators, an ancient race over 50,000 years old... well that is waht we have salvaged from their databaks..they wee oen fo as known to us seven master races who helped create star travel and forge empires..because of them many races know have the ability to travel between space but they were deated millenia ago by their slaves and by their own arrogance and their empire fell..their homeworld was destroyed and they wandered for a new wolrd...and not long ago did they attack Bekhaera on the inaugural launch of our fleet soem years ago, the war that then ahppened ended the live sof millions in space....but we needed to know more so we search endlessly for new worlds touched by them..and now your people seem to be similar to them" Da Vance said, this was a long speech she gave, she wondered if they were able to understand her

(OOC: Yup, follow the link in my signature saying 'The Ko'lashok' for more information about their physiology, psychology, history and technology.)

"We acknowledge your people. It would appear you are mammals of the homo sapiens sapiens variety, is this correct? Furthermore, it would seem to us that your Empire is expanding. Do you seek to expand into the nearby systems? We are considering colonization of this area and do not wish to enter a state of war without requirement."

Looking to Posskan, she sent a telepathic message: "What can you tell me of their vessel?"

(OOC: Can you tell me anything about the ship you're using, Bekhaera?)

*Bump*

Within the Krisak System, a wormhole developed, spreading gradually until it was some two hundred feet in width. After several minutes, another Siren Class Frigate came through and began scanning the area where the first ship had been destroyed. Using the entirety of its' sensor array, it began to sweep the system for traces of the Oberon Class ships that had attacked and slaughtered its' brother.

Even as the Xasst'vorak pulled away from the wormhole, the passage way continued to grow in width. Twenty Furies Class fighters followed swiftly and took up positions about the Xasst'vorak as it went about its' objective.

(Emporer Pudu you know im shoting at you right? just reminding ya)

(OOC: Wow im now very confused)

*Bump*

(Emporer Pudu you know im shoting at you right? just reminding ya)

Wow...ok. I totaly missed that, I thought you attacked him...

I edited my post after the destruction of the Cruxium ship to include your attacks, and my own counter.

Oberon Class Battleship (http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/9509/oberonclassbattleship1zo.jpg), about 2.5 - 3.0 kilometers long.

Cruxium, I'll respond to your new ships as soon as TFU responds to my new edits, to try and fix the chronological order of this beast.

(OOC: My ships aren't meant to be there yet. They would wait for perhaps twenty minutes before launching again so as to try and catch you unaware. I might go back and delete it and then repost after your bout of combat, or until a certain amount of combat time is done. *Smiles*)

"indeed we are homo sapiens well the majority soem of us are more evolved...random occurences though, yes we intend to expand the empire BUT when our empire comes into contatc with a race intent on peaceful colonization and expansion we enter into negotaiatiosn with them to release several planets to them as we have annexed this region" Replied Admiral Da Vance

The ensigns tapped away at their keypads and the ships specs were passed up onto the Admirals holo screen where she then sent them to the Cruxium vessel

"anything else? we also require the same information you have sought from us"

[B]Harbinger Info[/B

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Ryan_kamichi/NATIONSTATES/StarDestroyerDock.gif

Size:
1,137 meters long

Type:
Cruiser (Venator-class Star Destroyer)


Weapon:
8 heavy turbolasers; 2 medium dual turbolasers; 52 laser cannons; 4 proton torpedo launchers; 6 tractor beam projectors


Onboard Units:

10000 Soldiers

2500 Mechs

3000 Star Fighters

500 Transport Ships

(OOC: The ship is of the Ko'lashok, not Cruxian *Smiles*. That ship information is what my scanners took from your system, or was meant to be. *grin*)

"We of the Ko'lashok seek dominance of a new system, as our star is dying. If you agree, we wish you to leave this system, and allow us to annex it. Our people could then begin negotiations for trade and co-operation."

"I am afraid this sector has been placed under High Guard control, the 7 planets in this sector: Kulash, Dongrinia, Abheron, Senhexx, Kulin, Maiko & Via Purifico (Holy World) are ready to be colonized, two already are and the Holy World is being inspected as we speak...I'm afraid you must enter negotiatiosn with us to "accquire" at least two of the planets, we understand your plight but we cannot willingly stand aside as we have our prime directives to uphol" Admiral Da Vance Stated

"Very well, then we would colonize the two hottest planets within this system. Furthermore, we detected an asteroid belt about this system containing titanium that we wish to have sole mining rights to. Having completed scanning of your ships, it is clear that we have much technology far in advancement of your own that we could exchange for various concessions made on your part."

*Bump*

"We agree to the asteroid belt mining rights as we have a supply within two of our own territories in space and the two hottest planets... that would be Senhexx & Dongrinia both are the warmest planets in taht system and we would give them to you freely and about your offer of technology, we are at an advanced state but many natiosn ahve now surpassed us, we barely can hold on to our empire without a threat of losing it all" Da Vance continued

Ves'prils smiled slightly, her fangs visible momentarily.

"Very well, then I shall relay this information to my homeworld. We shall begin colonization within the hour. Once these ships arrive, we can discuss a trade agreement, and perhaps more.

"Good bye Captain."


A pulse of thought sent a telepathic message to the male. "Send word home, we have two planets for colonization."

His mental reply was swift, "Yes Mistress."

(OOC: Whats the name of this system?)

OOC: The system is called Via Purifico after the holy planet

IC: "Very well, we hope to continue our succesful negotiatiosn and hopefully we can netr further discussion about allainces and soforth, may Kreya be with you!" Da Vanmce said as the Ko'lashok departed

(TFU you know im shoting at you right? just reminding ya)

(OOC: Is TFU still involved in this?)

( I'll TG him)