NationStates Jolt Archive

30 ragged ships, only 5 of them true warships. That was the entirety of James Raynor's command, the last tattered remnants of Raynor's Raiders, civilian refugees from the second slaughter at Korhal, Tarsonis, and other worlds of the Dominion, shattered in the Brood Wars. Now they crept along in the void, stopping in system after system, seeking solace and safety. Hyperion, once the pride of a fleet was now a ragged thing, patches of armor scorched and blasted, deep rents carved in her mighty defenses, and the two Protoss ships that rode her flanks showed little better. The station that greeted them at their newest arrival was a welcome sight, for even if they were turned away, it would mean they had an opportunity to pick up some commodities which had been sorely lacking in recent months.

This is James Raynor, Battlecruiser Hyperion, formerly of the Terrand Dominion, the Sons of Korhal, the Mar Sara planetary militia, and various and sundry other commands. At the moment, we're looking for somewhere to rest, refit, and possibly pick up an out of the way planet to live on if you're feeling really generous.

The inumberable computers and scanners scrutinized the ships infront of them. Each wave poking and proding every pit and weapons systems. Before the ships even arrived infront of the station, the Hyper Velocity gun that was mounted on all Defender stations, was pointing at the biggest ship, poised to strike.

After the message was recieved, the station commanders started to squable. But eventually an agreement was made.

Attention battered fleet. Your request for a planet to colonize is denied. However, you may replenish, and repair your ships in our space, should you have the proper form of payment. Your armed military ships must stay near this station. Your civillians ships may move further into the Empire to replenish with a small fighter escort. We cannot garantee safety from our local pirates.

We are sending you coordinates to the Trinia System. You will also receive coordinates of the Isiah system, for the reason of that if you stray too far towards the Isiah system, even on accident, your ships will be destroyed. Steer clear. At Trinia, you may rest, repair, and replenish. We are authorizing a visiting Visa of one month for all of your ships. You will be notified when you have 5 days remaining. We are sending you our local laws, and what we expect of you and your people. Defender station out.

Along with the coordinates, a file of laws and expectations were sent. Basics such as straying too far from the Trinia system, spying, of the like.