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The black Gundam answered Holland, "If you will not bring him to me... Then I shall live to my promise..." The black Gundam stretched out his hand and a formed an open palm facing the three. A dark ball of energy formed from it, and the hand grasped it forming a blade. It continued saying, "If you wish for your civilians to live to see tommorow, you will be offered your last chance to bring the Warrior to me..."...

"Ah son of a b*tch" Diane said drawing here two 9.1 meter anti-ship swords and Holland and Luna drew there beam sabers. Unlike Holland and Luna, Diane could fire almost every weapon she had. Everything from her 30mm 6-barrel Gatling machine gun to her 115mm railguns and 105mm cannons, she was a walking armoury.

As the shots came towards the black Gundam, it lifted up its left arm and the shots merely bounced off as if they were nothing. It made a swipe and collided with Holland's beam saber and made several strikes after that. It managed to push Holland back until Luna managed to dive towards the black Gundam. As if it could see behind itself, the black mobile suit jumped into the air and began floating. It dispersed the blade and this time formed a large ball of energy from its hands and fired down on the three...

Holland and Luna got back far enough that the blast impacted the ground sending the two flying back a short distance, which they quickly recovered. Diane though with her superior speed got away from the blast. She put one sword away and pulled out her beam boomerang and threw it and the black suit. she then fired a full volly from all her weapons before they regrouped "Attack pattern delta four two seven" Diane shouted as she took command. The three then surround the suit on three sides and began circling it before jumping at it fast all three about to slash with there melee weapons.

The black Gundam saw the boomerang coming its way and grasped hold of it. As soon as the volley of shots came towards it, the black Gundam threw the boomerang in the direction of Diane's Gundam and began straffing to the right to dodge the shots. It then saw their attack pattern, planning to attack it from all sides. As they dove in for the attack, the black Gundam jumped into the air avoiding the strike and flew back a good distance from the three. As it jumped away, the black Gundam was getting closer to the civilian ship. It would find the "Warrior of Terra" if it meant destroying innocents in the process...

On board

Jacob, Rolf and Roland were now on the ship hoping to reach Sri Lanka. The three were all disguised as if they were civilians from the Middle East, thus attracting no attention from the crowd. But this did not save them from conflict, as the black Gundam began advancing towards them. As the black Gundam landed towards the ship with a thud, Jacob asked, "What are-" But Prime Minister Gregors hushed him. Jacob had to remember he was wearing woman's clothing and had to appear as such.
Rolf Gregors assured him though, "The Twilight Phoenix has proven to be quite capable of defending us. I am sure that they will stop it from finding us." All they could do though, was wait for the battle to progress and hope for their safety...

"OH no your not going any were" Diane said as she grabbed the boomerang and put it back on her shield. She hit the accelerator and went full speed slamming into the black gundam shield first send it flying. Her, Holland and Luna then took a defensive formation to defend the ship.

"Send up the signal flare, break radio silence in thirty seconds!" ordered Hall. "We will begin our assault on Diego!" The signal would just be visible over the horizon, and as soon as it disappeared, the subs would receive orders to fire. Albatross units began to warm up their engines. They would swoop in and wipe out the defenders in the initial confusion, and marines would follow. Then, it was in the Great White's hands. "Commence attack! All weapons free!!" With that, the sea exploded as IMMDs took to the sky. Carriers began launching their Albatrosses. The primary targets were the static defenses, harbor, and MS hangers...

The ship gave the finnal whistle blasts, and was pulling out of the dock.

"Well, we made it hear unoticed, but we aren't totally in the clear. At least it hasn't reconized or spotted any of us."

occ: (any last minute intervention by Hades Braziliam?)

Star snapped awake as sounds of battle shook the base... she had slept in for once and in the cockpit of the darkstar no less haveing flatly refused quarters she powered up here scanners the strange mobile suit apearing on her scanners "shit" she cursed she scrambled fully starting up the Gundam as she tossed the light blanket and straped herself in not even in her flight suit
this wasn't good... she could feel it... it wasn't good she could feel it.

"miss Lynde" someone broke through the comms as she was about to join them in battle "the ship is readying to leave with or without you. you can either be on it or stay here and risk the same fate as the rest of us."

"Shit" star cursed in fustration. every instinct screamed to stay and fight insted of running and hideing but there was no help for it she had no idea when her next chance would be "where's Jaron?" she asked... for somereason she felt responcibal for him and wasn't going to leave him behind

"OH no your not going any were" Diane said as she grabbed the boomerang and put it back on her shield. She hit the accelerator and went full speed slamming into the black gundam shield first send it flying. Her, Holland and Luna then took a defensive formation to defend the ship.

The black Gundam was sent flying, but it was in its favor. It flew high up into the air again and fired another giant wave of enegry. This blast knocked knocked the two opposing Gundams to their feet, but didn't likely do any damage since they were not too close to the blast. The black Gundam was now hovering above the civilian ship and had balls of energy forming from its hands. It remained hovering their as if to imply it would spare the civilians if given what it was searching for...

The three men checked above them and saw the black Gundam was almost ready to destroy the civilian ship. Most of the people on board were indeed frightened and began rushing to the edges of the ship if worst came to worst. Rolf, Roland and Jacob were now a safe distance from the crowd to begin discussing among themselves. Jacob stated, "I must join in the battle! Those three wont stand a chance against that thing!"
Rolf seemed taken aback by this statment and said, "My lord, do not be so foolish! I know you wish to assist those who assist us as well, but we cannot let their support be in vain!"
Jacob told him, "I won't let it be so Rolf, I will pilot the Gundam I stole and force that thing away from us! We both clearly have the same capabilities, so it shouldn't be too hard to attack him!"
Rolf warned, "But my lord, even if you do come back alive, you run the risk of losing your cover!"
Jacob reassured the Prime Minister, "I will keep it secret. I won't allow anyone to realize who I truly am." and ran off to his Gundam without any approval from the two men.
Rolf Gregors told Roland, "I am sorry, I must stop him." and ran off in hopes to catch up with Jacob...

Star snapped awake as sounds of battle shook the base... she had slept in for once and in the cockpit of the darkstar no less haveing flatly refused quarters she powered up here scanners the strange mobile suit apearing on her scanners "shit" she cursed she scrambled fully starting up the Gundam as she tossed the light blanket and straped herself in not even in her flight suit
this wasn't good... she could feel it... it wasn't good she could feel it.

"miss Lynde" someone broke through the comms as she was about to join them in battle "the ship is readying to leave with or without you. you can either be on it or stay here and risk the same fate as the rest of us."

"Shit" star cursed in fustration. every instinct screamed to stay and fight insted of running and hideing but there was no help for it she had no idea when her next chance would be "where's Jaron?" she asked... for somereason she felt responcibal for him and wasn't going to leave him behind

The technician answered her, "Just a moment, I'll get him." and returned about thirty seconds later with Jaron. The technician told Star, "Here he is."
Jaron asked her, "You wanted to see me?"

"Well, it looks like its time for plan B" Roland thought, "wait a second.......we don't have a plan B!"

He ran after Mr. Gregors.........

"Even though its not my athority to say this, but let him go. By now he should know what he is doing. And we don't have a plan B."

Rolf heard Roland's comment about letting Jacob pilot the stolen Gundam, but responded, "I wish I could Mr. Fespute, however it is my responsibility as Prime Minister to ensure the Royal Line is protected." He continued to run after Jacob, hoping to stop him from launching the stolen Gundam...

"I understand"

The technician answered her, "Just a moment, I'll get him." and returned about thirty seconds later with Jaron. The technician told Star, "Here he is."
Jaron asked her, "You wanted to see me?"

"yes I'm leaving... you can either come with me or stay here with this group although there chances arent looking good right about now cause that things got weaponry i've never seen before and i don't want to be here when it desides to use it" it was true she wanted to enjoy her new found freedom a little longer and sitting around near an eanamy weapon wasn't the smart way to do that.

Diego Garcia was rocked away when the scopes suddenly picked up enemy signals just over the horizon. Turrents on the atoll were activated and pilots raced to their mobile suits. The first wave was approaching... and then split. Jaws dropped. "IMMD!!" yelled the base commander, as the signals split again. Fire rained down all over the base, sending shrapnel flying in all directions. Hangers collapsed on top of mobile suits, and coastal guns were wiped out before even firing a shot. Ships were scrambling to get out of the harbor, but torpedo fire held them back - forward Leatherbacks were in position and unchallenged. A few mobile suits struggled to get onto the field and were immediately raked from above. The big guns from Hall's ships were coming into range. He wasn't going to hold anything back - he was going to make this mercifully quick.

Roland continued to watch the Gundam hovering over the ship.

"This is republic work, I know it when I see it," he thought. "How was it able to find us? If their were no tracking devices on the Gundam Jacob stole, then how did get here? Unless there is some sort of bond between them, but that is impossible."

OOC: Sorry for the late post, my internet was being difficult.

IC: Jaron heard Star's comment about the strange Gundam attacking. It wasn't harming them for the most part, but Jaron wasn't ready to fight such a monster. He answered, "I'll be following you Miss Lynde." and ran towards his Gemini unit. Thankfully the Twilight Phoenix was kind enough to repair and refuel it for another flight. As Jaron's Gemini activated, he went behind Star and said, "Lead the way."

Jacob was running towards the tarp covered Gundams and found the one he stole and began undoing an edge of it. He soon formed a gap in the tarp wide enough for him to squeeze through and head for the Gundam cockpit. But before he could, Rolf ran up towards him and said, "Lord Jacob! Please don't go out there! You are putting your life in danger if you go out to fight that thing!"

Jacob answered him, "What am I to do then Rolf? Am I to simply allow the ones who helped us handle the situation on their own? I cannot simply sit back and let this happen!"

Rolf Gregors knew this to be well within Jacob's character. He would never let the kindness of anyone go unpaid without his gratitude. Now, he wanted to help Twilight Phoenix by saving the three mobile suits from destruction while running the risk of being destroyed by what looked like his equal.

Rolf knew he could not stop Jacob, but threw him a locket up to him. Jacob caught the locket and opened it to see the face of his mother Sonja Thorstein. Rolf told him, "If I cannot stop you, then at least promise by your mother's honor you will return in safety."

Jacob nodded and told him, "I will Mr. Gregors. I will return alive and save the Twilight Phoenix!" He went under the tarp and crawled towards the cockpit.

He pressed his hand on the hand scanner and the computer responded, "Terran Type Accepted." The cockpit opened and Jacob sat in the seat. Once Jacob began battle, he could only hope his locket or hijab would not interfere in combat...

"What the hell is with this guy?" Luna asked as the three headed for the civilian ship as fast as possible. Then help arrived in the form of Jaron, star and Jacob "More people, perfect he is out numbered and out gunned" Holland said as the three suits joined the battle. Six on one was easily a victory scenario, they just needed to take it out. Diane fired a salvo from her weapons at the black gundam, Holland and Luna fired there beam carbines as well, they were not only trying to hit it but trying to force it away from the civilian ship.

As Jacob's Gundam rose from the ship, the black Gundam backed away from the civilian ship and fired waves of energy in the direction of the shots heading for it. What shots it couldn't destroy, it raised its left arm and blocked them. It began to back away while Jacob continued towards it...

Soon Jacob and the black Gundam were a good distance from the five other Gundams and stared down each other over the river. The black Gundam asked Jacob, "So you are the one who pilots Terra?" Jacob felt the need to answer, but the lack of a voice transmission system reminded him that it wasn't possible to speak. But the black Gundam told him, "Have you not learned anything of your power? Terra responds to your movements and all your thouhts."
Jacob asked in slight confusion, "What do you mean? What is Terra?" and realized that his transmission reached out to the black Gundam. It was right, it responded to almost everything Jacob did while in the cockpit.
The black Gundam answered, "Terra is a grand weapon that is destined for great things. In the hands of one such as yourself, it is the ultimate weapon..."
Jacob could not understand what the black Gundam was saying and asked, "Great things? Who are you and what are you talking about?"
The black Gundam answered, "I am Hades, also destined for great things. Our destiny is great, but not to be discussed in the ears of those so unworthy. If you wish to accomplish these, follow me and I will reveal what I have planned..."
Jacob answered, "I won't! I came here to protect my friends and I won't abandon them!"
The black Gundam said, "Very well then. Perhaps we shall discuss this another time..." and formed balls of energy from its hands and fired in both directions, then created a giant one headed for the civilian ship. Jacob would have focused on the black Gundam, but did not want to let the ship be destroyed. He flew at full speed towards the ship and as soon as he turned around, he fired a wave of energy towards the wave headed for the ship. The result was an explosion in mid-air that rocked the ship, but did not much to harm it...

then a small fleet of battle destroyers apperared out of nowere on the side the words antec navy were inscribed into there armour they charged energy weapons that no one had ever seen before and shot at the black gundam for a minute the gundam looked paralised but as the reckage cleared it was still there moving

OOC: Everyone please disregard this apparent spammer. At least that's what I'm assuming this guy was.

star had ran out of the hanger and grabbing Jarons gemini launched herself into the air angling towards the harbour. ((i am assuming there where no erviving flight platforms from the invasion please correct if wrong)) she had planned to drop themselves on the deck of the ship but that was nolonger possable with the Black Gundam standing guard. she insted placed Jaron on the ground near Holland Luna and the new pilot whome she didn't know yet before turning to face the black gundam from her position above them her cannon drawn and charged.

then the Terra launched from the transport and moved into position alongside them... but that wasn't the most suprising thing... the suprising thing was the fact that she knew it was the Terra because it was showing up on her scanns as a repulic suit with compleat details the glanced ober at the black one... "hades? Terra? what the hell" she muttered to herself something was going on here something very strange.

she opend her comms to Jaron holland Luna and the other Phoenix Pilot "i think we have a problem. those are republic suits! both of them! my scanners are picking up there signitures and there both Republic!" the x1003 and x1005 to be exact wich was even weider cause she had the x1001... she knew the x1002 had been deployed but couldn't remember the pilots name off hand... she didn't even know they went all the way up to 5... so where was the x1004? that was an interesting question. that and why was the Terra launching from a civilian ship?

As the explosion subsided, the ship was stable on the water again. Several civilians were blown off, but all of them managed to survive. Rolf looked up and saw the place where the explosion once took place. He saw the Gundam Jacob was piloting, but the black Gundam was no where to be found. Rolf could only sigh a breath of relief as the black Gundam was now gone. Jacob didn't have to face such a hard fight after all, and was now heading back for the launch pad it came out of. There, Rolf would be able to see Jacob again...

Marines waded ashore and the final resistance was put to rest. The Union fleet surrounded the occupied atoll. The Great White lumbered into view and launched a dinghy which hurried to shore. Hall had given Simms twenty minutes to put his plan into action. Any longer and India would be able to catch them. While Union mobile suits salvaged whatever Terran equipment they could, the crew came ashore and went straight to the occupied control center. Thomas was already booting his laptop as he was escorted inside.

"Okay, boys, let's hook it up!" he said cheerily, plugging his laptop into the main console. "Passwords?" One of the soldiers handed him a logbook which contained the system's documentation. "Beautiful, now then, let's see what I have access to..." Thomas began pounding away, ignoring the sporadic bursts of gunfire from outside and within the building. A few Terran stragglers were still holding out, it seemed. "Oh man... you've got to be kidding me..." he said.

"There's a problem?" sulked his escort. "So it won't work?"

"Oh no, no nononono, my friend," said Thomas, flipping some switches on the console. "Quite the contrary. I have EVERYTHING." He brought up a shell and began keying commands. "I have complete access to the Terran network. I can send this exploit worldwide from right here."

"You're serious?!"

"Right... so what happens is... the Terrans have a messaging protocol designed to spread information from a central location quickly... sort of an... ad-hoc multicast." Thomas explained things to the guards as he keyed everything in. "It passes critical communications to a handful mobile suits on the lines, the suits spread the info to neighbors, and so on until everyone has it... it saves time and bandwidth at the center. Well, there's a flaw in their network stack that lets me overwrite memory with my own malicious program... which has them relay the message... and then self-destruct."

"And since you're here, you don't even have to pretend to be their base to do the attack... since you ARE the base!"

"You bet," said Thomas. "Of course, how much of their military is affected will depend a lot on how many Terran suits are currently active, whether their systems are still vulnerable... who knows. But I guess, in the next few days, we'll find out." And with that, he hit enter. The signal was beamed out worldwide to active Terran squadrons from the Patagonia to the Parthenon.

"... And... that's it?"

"That's it," said Thomas. "Now, we need a way out of here. I can get a secure line with Suez base, right? Right. So let's see if there are friendlies still on the other end." He took hold of a radio receiver and opened a channel. "Suez, this is Diego... current status - clear skies, with a gentle breeze coming from the south Pacific. Heard reports of rebel attack, we request your status. Will you rise from the ashes this evening?"

"Range weapons don't seem to work, if we have any chance at taking it out it must be at melee" Holland said to every one "Any ideas?" Diane asked as she stood ready with both swords ready to be used. Holland and Luna drew one saber each while keeping there range weapon in the other hand, the black gundam probably couldn't block point blank range shots so they had a chance there. Dianes power house of a suit on the other hand had a massive array of fire power she could fire at close range.

As the explosion subsided, the ship was stable on the water again. Several civilians were blown off, but all of them managed to survive. Rolf looked up and saw the place where the explosion once took place. He saw the Gundam Jacob was piloting, but the black Gundam was no where to be found. Rolf could only sigh a breath of relief as the black Gundam was now gone. Jacob didn't have to face such a hard fight after all, and was now heading back for the launch pad it came out of. There, Rolf would be able to see Jacob again...

Roland was supprised at the explosion, and was thrown over. But at the last second, he grabbed onto the raling.

"Okay, Im hear dangling of a ship, on the 10th deck. Well, it could be worse." He thought.

"Hello! A little help would be nice!" He shouted.

Rolf made his way through the crowd as it gathered its fallen off of the railings. He found Roland and quickly grabbed hold of his arm and pulled him up with all his might. As Rolf pulled him up, he finally managed to pull him back on board.

As Jacob's Gundam landed back onto the civilian ship, he made his landing and was now able to power down his Gundam. The Gundam powered down, but Jacob felt the same exhaustion he felt last time and felt weak to reach himself up. As he kept attempting to walk, he saw Rolf Gregors walking towards him. Rolf saw his Prince was exhausted from the piloting of the Gundam and decided to help him to safety. Thankfully, Jacob was not a very tall young man and Rolf could carry him easily. And with Jacob still wearing the hijab, people would be easily convinced he was carrying a woman...

OOC: im confused was the black gundam defeated?

OOC: im confused was the black gundam defeated?

OOC: Sorry, I thought I was clear on that part. Any way, the black Gundam wasn't defeated, it just launched a blast towards the ship, Jacob blocked it, and it dissapeared from the explosion.

Diane, Holland and Luna were now more confused then ever "where did he got?" Luna said "stay sharp he is here some where" Holland then added. They stood on guard, keeping a eye on every direction for the enemy.

As the five remaining gundams searched for the black gundam, the black gundam looked down from a distance. It was well outside radar range and had an imposing presence where it stood. But it would not engage in combat for now, its goal was to get Jacob to follow him to learn of his ways. He would follow Jacob and his resistance from a good distance and be able to avoid radar range of his seekers...

star had no idea what had just happened the 2 new republic suits had moved off hade a staring contest the the Hades fired at the ship the Terra defending while the Hades dissapeared over the horizon... now what the hell was that all about she thought to herself as she lowered herself back to the ground

the terra had returned to the ship but she was still confused, she hated being confused. she like hard facts facts where good... this nonsence wasn't "anyone know what the hell that was all about? and what was that thing doing on the civilian ship?"

((ooc: don't tell her it was jacob... she cant know it was him yet))

Rolf made his way to the room Jacob would be staying in for the voyage, and laid him down on his bed. Jacob opened his eyes slightly and tried to talk, but Rolf told him, "Rest now my lord. The Gundam apparently put a lot of stress on you and you should try to recover your strength." Jacob could only nod and shut his eyes again. Rolf would be staying near Jacob's room to make sure no one would get in and hopefully it would keep Jacob safe until he could stand again...

Roland turned to Rolf and said, "Im afraid that might be only the first of many encounters with that Gundam."

"Your guess is as good as mine" Diane said to star over the radio, she then double and triple checked her radar "I think its gone" she added as she stood down from a more combat ready stance.

Star humphed... this whole situation was starting to get on her nerves the past several days more had happened then she had ever expected to she had gone from winter testing the Darkstar to being captured and then let go unharmed there was the abortive assult on Suez her many run in's with victor meating with Jaron the fight over the greek islands jacobs death her betrayal of the republic and now this well she was going to do something about this.

she launched into the air and streaked towards the boat... she was going to get some answers. she landed a little more roughly on the deck then was nessicary saking the boat just a little and scareing dosens of people. she stalked over to where she could see that the Terra was being hidden.

she had to admire the republic's handy wok it was an impressive machie... it had simmalaritys with the Darkstar wich was to be expected considering they where the same series but its distinct diffrences made all the more impressive. the lack of outward weapons exept for the beam rifle was the most desterbing part onsidering to power it had shown.

the started asking around to see if anyone knew where the pilot was hopeing to get some answers out of him but no one seemed to know or to have seen anyone wich was stranger cause people in flight suits stand out. she should know she's worn one oftan enough. she continued searching the ship her common cloths blending with the rest of the passangers and hair once again hidden under her hat and sunglasses once again obscuring her face

space - carrier omnipotence 4th battle group

the plans had been set capture of the scandanavian colony was the objective

the main group would hold off any defending forces while transports full of marines and tanks along with tong and the 2 squads of Leo's the terran space mobile suit made a forced entrance through the hangers, but if the dammage to the station became to extenive before the scandinavians surenderd they had autherization to destroy it. the loss of the station would be regretable because replaceing it would be expencive and the republic was already strained with the cost of the war on earth, but a statement had to be made they had to be shown that not only would earth be united underterran rule but all of humanity where ever it lived.

the fleat began its trek from where it was stationed behind the moon haveing resuplied from the base's there. it was time for the scandanaviens to knoe fear the attack on helsinki would be a minor bug bite compaied to the loss of an entire colony.

Marines waded ashore and the final resistance was put to rest. The Union fleet surrounded the occupied atoll. The Great White lumbered into view and launched a dinghy which hurried to shore. Hall had given Simms twenty minutes to put his plan into action. Any longer and India would be able to catch them. While Union mobile suits salvaged whatever Terran equipment they could, the crew came ashore and went straight to the occupied control center. Thomas was already booting his laptop as he was escorted inside.

"Okay, boys, let's hook it up!" he said cheerily, plugging his laptop into the main console. "Passwords?" One of the soldiers handed him a logbook which contained the system's documentation. "Beautiful, now then, let's see what I have access to..." Thomas began pounding away, ignoring the sporadic bursts of gunfire from outside and within the building. A few Terran stragglers were still holding out, it seemed. "Oh man... you've got to be kidding me..." he said.

"There's a problem?" sulked his escort. "So it won't work?"

"Oh no, no nononono, my friend," said Thomas, flipping some switches on the console. "Quite the contrary. I have EVERYTHING." He brought up a shell and began keying commands. "I have complete access to the Terran network. I can send this exploit worldwide from right here."

"You're serious?!"

"Right... so what happens is... the Terrans have a messaging protocol designed to spread information from a central location quickly... sort of an... ad-hoc multicast." Thomas explained things to the guards as he keyed everything in. "It passes critical communications to a handful mobile suits on the lines, the suits spread the info to neighbors, and so on until everyone has it... it saves time and bandwidth at the center. Well, there's a flaw in their network stack that lets me overwrite memory with my own malicious program... which has them relay the message... and then self-destruct."

"And since you're here, you don't even have to pretend to be their base to do the attack... since you ARE the base!"

"You bet," said Thomas. "Of course, how much of their military is affected will depend a lot on how many Terran suits are currently active, whether their systems are still vulnerable... who knows. But I guess, in the next few days, we'll find out." And with that, he hit enter. The signal was beamed out worldwide to active Terran squadrons from the Patagonia to the Parthenon.

"... And... that's it?"

"That's it," said Thomas. "Now, we need a way out of here. I can get a secure line with Suez base, right? Right. So let's see if there are friendlies still on the other end." He took hold of a radio receiver and opened a channel. "Suez, this is Diego... current status - clear skies, with a gentle breeze coming from the south Pacific. Heard reports of rebel attack, we request your status. Will you rise from the ashes this evening?"

"It's been fifteen minutes," the guard muttered. "No response?"

"They might be in a battle, or the station is out, or it didn't go though..." said Thomas, keying a few commands. "Well, I can... grab the channel keys from this system and carry them with me... so if anything comes up in transit, at least we'll know."

"Right. I guess the Admiral is just going to have us sail towards the Horn, then?"

"Probably. If he still wants to try a run up through Suez, we need to go in that direction, anyway." Thomas closed his laptop and went to the Terran main console one last time with a flash drive. "We might have to pound our way through... so... one last present for the Terran network. We've sent out our little mobile suit destructor, now let's go for the bases themselves. This should make communications hairy for a few days. As they say... the early worm gets the packets!" He smiled gleefully as he fired off his last attack, and then the crew vacated the building.

Most of the fleet had already begun sailing west. Only a few carriers hauling broken Gemini and Aries units onboard remained. They would provide backup parts, and in extreme cases, could replace fallen Union suits. It would take a bit of reprogramming to get them up to par first, which was Thomas's job once they were at sea. "Have them transfer the source to me on Great White!" he called.

The broken remains of Diego Garcia were abandoned and the Union remnants disappeared once again into the blue of the Indian Ocean... it would be another day before they reached Africa or the middle east, wherever they ended up turning...

the started asking around to see if anyone knew where the pilot was hopeing to get some answers out of him but no one seemed to know or to have seen anyone wich was stranger cause people in flight suits stand out. she should know she's worn one oftan enough. she continued searching the ship her common cloths blending with the rest of the passangers and hair once again hidden under her hat and sunglasses once again obscuring her face

As Star asked around for who the pilot was, she eventually came across the two Prime Ministers: Rolf Gregors and Roland Fespute. They had to stay outside Jacob's room to make sure he wouldn't be found. As she came over to them and asked about the pilot, Rolf answered, "No I am afraid not. What business would you have with him anyway?"

"Jesus, this thing's huge!"

"Are these claws? What on earth would it need claws for?"

"Hey, it looks like you dock a mobile suit up here!"

The pilots had made their way into the Great White's "occupied" deck and were checking out the monstruous vehicle inside. Based on the markings, it was an experimental unit. The label "Core 02" was painted on in blocky letters in various places, as were a plethora of "Danger!" notices and the occasional nuclear symbol.

"This thing in the front is an energy cannon!" exclaimed Adam. "Oh man, so many guns on here... I want it ^_^"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!!" Mervin came rushing into the hanger. Nelson and Adam were admiring the cannon. Laku, meanwhile, had managed to climb up to the top of the unit and was investigating the docking port. "There's not enough lead to block everything coming out of that! And you, Moloti, what the hell? Get down from there!"

"Chief, you've really been holding out on us!" said Adam. "First the ship and now this!"

"What exactly is it, anyway?" asked Nelson.

"This..." sighed Mervin, "is a Core Osprey. It's a complete combat system in one massive package. You stick a mobile suit in the top and the pilot controls everything."

"No way!" said Laku. "And it flies, right?"

"Indeed. Any direction you want, on a dime. Fast, too. Big guns. It can do everything except dissipate its own heat."

"Uh huh... and that's a problem why?" asked Adam.

"It's powered by a nuclear reactor," said Mervin, "and when that reactor overheats, the reaction can no longer be controlled. At that point you're flying a nuclear bomb."

"That's a... slight problem."

"And how does one control all this?" asked Nelson. "It looks like it can engage enemies at all angles and directions, but doesn't that require impossible awareness?"

"Normally, yes, but we have a means to account for it," said Mervin. "You might know what it is." Nelson recognized he meant the Beta Feedback System. Laku and Adam looked at him, confused, but remained silent. "So, now that that's done, let's move along." He ushered them out. Laku and Adam headed down the hall, but he held Nelson back. "Speaking of the system... you been having headaches lately?"

"I... I guess," said Nelson. "I mean, they're not as bad as when I first started. Little focused pangs, I guess, kinda sharp."

"And how was your last battle, you were okay using it?"

"Yeah, it felt a lot less oppressive," Neson answered. "Like I was having an easier time managing it. Then again, I wasn't fighting as insanely as I was against that Gundam, so perhaps I just didn't push it."

"I see..." said Mervin. "So... can you tell me what Miz Moloti was wearing a moment ago?"

"Huh?" asked Nelson. "What does that have to do with anything? And do you really think I remem..."

"Humor me."

"Okay... well shoot. She was in uniform, I guess, although the top button wasn't done and it wasn't fully tucked in on her left... she had her unit insignia on her left breast pocket, which is kind of weird, since it normally goes up on the collar... her right shoelace was kinda loose... how the hell do I know this?"

Mervin smiled. "It seems like that system might not be destroying your brian after all," he said, as he walked down the hall. Nelson just stared at him and realized that, throughout his entire recollection, there'd been a dull pain pinging the back of his head.

"Well lets head back, theres more work to do" Holland said turning his mobile suit and begining to walk back to base. Luna and Diane quickly joined him in there trek back. There was still plenty of work to be done at the base, they still didn't have hangers yet.

As Star asked around for who the pilot was, she eventually came across the two Prime Ministers: Rolf Gregors and Roland Fespute. They had to stay outside Jacob's room to make sure he wouldn't be found. As she came over to them and asked about the pilot, Rolf answered, "No I am afraid not. What business would you have with him anyway?"

finaly someone had a better responce other than no "i want to know what a republic pilot is doing here and where he got that Gundam?" it was the truth. she wanted to know these things. but she also wanted to know why he wasn't fighting for the republic... because if he really was republic... theyed all be dead right now.

Rolf heard Star's answer why she wanted to find the Republic pilot. He thought he could finally make her leave by telling her, "Well, I am sorry. It would seem the pilot you seek is not willing to show himself at the moment. If I knew anything I would tell you. I do wish you better luck in the future." If Star was to soon leave the door Rolf was standing at, he could soon leave Roland to keep watch and keep watch over the progress of Twilight Phoenix from the deck. Hopefully this would work...

Across the globe Mobile suits twitched and shut down several exploding as there self destructs triggered. it was a significant blow to the republic and would stop most Terran advancements for several days as they took stock of what had just happened.

it had mostly been the Gemini's that had been affected the G2's and G'3s were largly unaffected along with the sagitarius and Aries, the aquarius units were unafected and the Leo's didn't even know anything had happened being on a seperate frequency and codeing than the ground forces.

commanders across the republic scrambled to figure out what had happened yelling at technitions and programers alike demanding answers wanting to know what had happened how it had happened and who was responcible

Rolf heard Star's answer why she wanted to find the Republic pilot. He thought he could finally make her leave by telling her, "Well, I am sorry. It would seem the pilot you seek is not willing to show himself at the moment. If I knew anything I would tell you. I do wish you better luck in the future." If Star was to soon leave the door Rolf was standing at, he could soon leave Roland to keep watch and keep watch over the progress of Twilight Phoenix from the deck. Hopefully this would work...

he was hideing something... she could sence it no one had yet to meet some one who could actualy lie to her. but she'd let it slide for now insted she turned and left and waited till he had passed and followed him to see if she could learn anything

Space - Carrier Omnipotence - 4th battle group

the group edged in to scanning range of the scandanavian colony and drew to a hault just inside scanning range the fleat arayed in combat formation facing the colony weapons armed ready for anything.

"this is Commander Gothart to Scandanavian colony [insert name here]. you have 30 minutes to surender... turn over your mobile suits and stand down your ships in preperation for boarding... you have 30 minutes to comply... this is your only warning"

Tong was sitting in the cockpit of the Jade Panther the 2 squads of Leo's assigned to the carrier arayed behind him. he had heard the message wich had been broadcast on a broadband frequency there was no way they didn't hear it but tong didn't expect them to surrender... no one ever did but he didn't mind this sitting around for a couple days was getting dull... he longed to the thrill of the battle the gracefull dance with death and this time it was in space.

while the jade panther wasn't designed spacificaly for space combat the modifications made to it along with the cople days of practace had given him a feel for how it would react how it would move and most importantly... how to use it in his dance...

the scandinavians had no idea what cards fate had delt them but he knew they wouldnt be happy when they found out...

29 minutes...

As the three came down from there mobile suits they all had one thing on there minds and that was food, they were all hungry. They headed for the mess hall to get some food, once they got there food the three of them sat down at a table with a few other people including Luna's sister.

he was hideing something... she could sence it no one had yet to meet some one who could actualy lie to her. but she'd let it slide for now insted she turned and left and waited till he had passed and followed him to see if she could learn anything

It was a relief to see Star leave. Rolf was now able to speak with Twilight Phoenix and hopefully see if they could be provided with a smoother ride home. He told Prime Minister Fespute, "Please keep an eye on the room Mr. Fespute. Do not let anyone enter. I will return as soon as possible." And went to find at least one member of the Twilight Phoenix...

Space - Carrier Omnipotence - 4th battle group

the group edged in to scanning range of the scandanavian colony and drew to a hault just inside scanning range the fleat arayed in combat formation facing the colony weapons armed ready for anything.

"this is Commander Gothart to Scandanavian colony Asgard. you have 30 minutes to surender... turn over your mobile suits and stand down your ships in preperation for boarding... you have 30 minutes to comply... this is your only warning"

Tong was sitting in the cockpit of the Jade Panther the 2 squads of Leo's assigned to the carrier arayed behind him. he had heard the message wich had been broadcast on a broadband frequency there was no way they didn't hear it but tong didn't expect them to surrender... no one ever did but he didn't mind this sitting around for a couple days was getting dull... he longed to the thrill of the battle the gracefull dance with death and this time it was in space.

while the jade panther wasn't designed spacificaly for space combat the modifications made to it along with the cople days of practace had given him a feel for how it would react how it would move and most importantly... how to use it in his dance...

the scandinavians had no idea what cards fate had delt them but he knew they wouldnt be happy when they found out...

29 minutes...

Representative Konrad Mogens was taken aback at what was happening. The Republic was taking its war into space and taking colonies. If they were not stopped here, the Republic would control all of space, and the war would essentially be over resulting in Republic victory. His advisor questioned, "What are your plans sir? We have 29 minutes before Republic forces attack."
Konrad thought this out for a few seconds and answered, "We must regroup with our brothers in Midgard. Only with our forces combined there, will we have a fighting chance."
His advisor questioned, "You mean abandon this place sir? But what about the civilian populace?"
The Representative assured, "We must leave them here for now. The Republic has never destroyed a space colony before, and I believe they are not changing our tactics with this one. Once we reach Midgard, we can contact the Earth and fight back."
His advisor accepted, "Very well then..."
The Representative turned to face his comm. computer and said, "Now, I must make the contact."
About 4 minutes later, Representative Konrad Mogens was on the intercom with Commander Gothart. He told him, "This is Representative Konrad Mogens speaking on behalf of the people of Scandinavian Colony Asgard. We hereby accept your terms for surrender and are preparing our ships for boarding." As soon as the ten Skidbladnirs were launched, they prepared a flight formation and Konrad gave the order, "Skidbladnir's 4 and 5, maintain your position and hold off the Republic as long as possible! Use all Einherjars to keep the Republic from advancing!" As soon as the order was recieved, 2 Skidbladnirs were averting from their brothers and began attacking the Republic fleet. "All cannons concentrate fire on one carrier at a time! Do not let them make an advance!" With that order, the four Skidbladnirs fired all of their cannons on one of the carriers. Now the Republic had 80 Einherjars and 2 Skidbladnirs to fight off before they could take the colony. While the fighting continued, the 3 other Skidbladnir's began to make their escape to Midgard...

It was a relief to see Star leave. Rolf was now able to speak with Twilight Phoenix and hopefully see if they could be provided with a smoother ride home. He told Prime Minister Fespute, "Please keep an eye on the room Mr. Fespute. Do not let anyone enter. I will return as soon as possible." And went to find at least one member of the Twilight Phoenix...

now that was interesting... they where guarding the room for som reason... was the pilot in there was that who they where hideing?

it was likely considering the reaction of the one she had talked to. she was torn bwtween knocking this Mr fespute out to gain entry to the room and folowing the other one but in the end decided following the second one was the wiser choise so she followed behind at a little distance so as not to be imidiatly spoted

It was a relief to see Star leave. Rolf was now able to speak with Twilight Phoenix and hopefully see if they could be provided with a smoother ride home. He told Prime Minister Fespute, "Please keep an eye on the room Mr. Fespute. Do not let anyone enter. I will return as soon as possible." And went to find at least one member of the Twilight Phoenix...

"I shall Mr. Gregors," Mr. Fespute told him. Roland was very cautious, for they had to conceial their identities for their safety. He was suspicious about the woman outside asking around about the Gundam, she might be on to them.
"The last thing we need are investigators into this," he sighed to himself.

The work on the base was going well, a overwhelming number of people from the towns showed up to do work, putting them ahead of schedule. Holland, Luna and Diance were still eating launch in the mess hall so they were safe from cunstruction duty for a short time "So Diane when did you join up?" Lunas sister asked "Must be 4 or 5 years ago now, what about you?" she replied "I've only been here a few months, just like my sis" the girl told her.

Representative Konrad Mogens was taken aback at what was happening. The Republic was taking its war into space and taking colonies. If they were not stopped here, the Republic would control all of space, and the war would essentially be over resulting in Republic victory. His advisor questioned, "What are your plans sir? We have 29 minutes before Republic forces attack."
Konrad thought this out for a few seconds and answered, "We must regroup with our brothers in Midgard. Only with our forces combined there, will we have a fighting chance."
His advisor questioned, "You mean abandon this place sir? But what about the civilian populace?"
The Representative assured, "We must leave them here for now. The Republic has never destroyed a space colony before, and I believe they are not changing our tactics with this one. Once we reach Midgard, we can contact the Earth and fight back."
His advisor accepted, "Very well then..."
The Representative turned to face his comm. computer and said, "Now, I must make the contact."
About 4 minutes later, Representative Konrad Mogens was on the intercom with Commander Gothart. He told him, "This is Representative Konrad Mogens speaking on behalf of the people of Scandinavian Colony Asgard. We hereby accept your terms for surrender and are preparing our ships for boarding." As soon as the ten Skidbladnirs were launched, they prepared a flight formation and Konrad gave the order, "Skidbladnir's 4 and 5, maintain your position and hold off the Republic as long as possible! Use all Einherjars to keep the Republic from advancing!" As soon as the order was recieved, 2 Skidbladnirs were averting from their brothers and began attacking the Republic fleet. "All cannons concentrate fire on one carrier at a time! Do not let them make an advance!" With that order, the four Skidbladnirs fired all of their cannons on one of the carriers. Now the Republic had 80 Einherjars and 2 Skidbladnirs to fight off before they could take the colony. While the fighting continued, the 3 other Skidbladnir's began to make their escape to Midgard...

Carrier Omnipotence

to eazy comander gothart thought to herself with smug satisfaction and watched as the fleat lined up for boarding when suddenly it went to hell in a handbasket as 2 ships broke off launching Mobile suits

"shit!" she cursed as the Vengfull took masive dammage and exploded "All ships open fire! open fire!... destroy the sneaky bastards!" the entire fleat opend fire on the 2 aproching vessles and also the remaining ones they would take no chances the scandinavians would all pay for there attack it was all or nothing in the eyes of the republic... you surendered or you didn't there was no middle ground

"captain Xiang Launch your squad's!"

"acnolaged launching Diamond and Onyx Squads" the 24 mobile suits streamed from the hangers of the Omnipotence alnog with there counterparts from the 4 remaining carriers.

Tong shot forwards and swithed to what would have been quadraped mode on earth but what was now a rather deadly "fighter" form he imedatly began charging his twin beam cannons as he flew directly at the heart of the scandinavian units the bean sabers fixed to the leading edge of his stabalizers glowing as he swerved to hit as many units as he could befor breaking through the other side. he fired his cannons at one of the ships strafing along the entire length of it then quickly turned to face the Mobile suits. he switchied back from quadraped mode and drew his sabers he drifted for a second before diveing right back into there ranks... time to dance

Across the globe Mobile suits twitched and shut down several exploding as there self destructs triggered. it was a significant blow to the republic and would stop most Terran advancements for several days as they took stock of what had just happened.

it had mostly been the Gemini's that had been affected the G2's and G'3s were largly unaffected along with the sagitarius and Aries, the aquarius units were unafected and the Leo's didn't even know anything had happened being on a seperate frequency and codeing than the ground forces.

commanders across the republic scrambled to figure out what had happened yelling at technitions and programers alike demanding answers wanting to know what had happened how it had happened and who was responcible

"Captain Simms, we're intercepting Terran wireless," announced a bridge operator. "You might want to hear this."

"... exploded, just exploded... forty-fives... unknown... squadron is down, local militia is... my forty-sixes are out... wired links are dropping... signals... unknown weapon destroying forty-fives... command, respond to... complete destruction, facing enemy fire... forty-fives exploding, please confirm... ground lines are scrambled... please advise..." It was utter chaos. From the sound of it, units worldwide were going down - mostly old ones, but every now and then they made out model numbers for newer machines. But these were few and far between. In any case, a lot of bases were suddenly finding themselves vulnerable.

"Inform the fleet," said Simms.

Ship by ship, cheers went up as crews heard the news. From the bridge of his flagship, Hall clenched his fist. "That'll do it!" he cried. "It'll be hours until they can reorganize this mess! Possibly days! I think it is safe to proceed into the Red Sea without hearing from Suez. It could be a rough approach, so we'll need to issue a general combat alert once we near the mouth..." The fleet turned slightly north and began its approach.

Carrier Omnipotence

to eazy comander gothart thought to herself with smug satisfaction and watched as the fleat lined up for boarding when suddenly it went to hell in a handbasket as 2 ships broke off launching Mobile suits

"shit!" she cursed as the Vengfull took masive dammage and exploded "All ships open fire! open fire!... destroy the sneaky bastards!" the entire fleat opend fire on the 2 aproching vessles and also the remaining ones they would take no chances the scandinavians would all pay for there attack it was all or nothing in the eyes of the republic... you surendered or you didn't there was no middle ground

"captain Xiang Launch your squad's!"

"acnolaged launching Diamond and Onyx Squads" the 24 mobile suits streamed from the hangers of the Omnipotence alnog with there counterparts from the 4 remaining carriers.

Tong shot forwards and swithed to what would have been quadraped mode on earth but what was now a rather deadly "fighter" form he imedatly began charging his twin beam cannons as he flew directly at the heart of the scandinavian units the bean sabers fixed to the leading edge of his stabalizers glowing as he swerved to hit as many units as he could befor breaking through the other side. he fired his cannons at one of the ships strafing along the entire length of it then quickly turned to face the Mobile suits. he switchied back from quadraped mode and drew his sabers he drifted for a second before diveing right back into there ranks... time to dance

The true battle between the Republic and the Scandinavian Colony had begun. The crewman on Skidbladnir 4 confirmed, "Captain! One Terran Carrier has been destroyed!"
The Captain answered, "Good! Keep it up! Don't let the Republic get within a yard of Asgard!" The fighting intensified as the Einherjar's formed ranks and began attacking the Terran carriers and enemy mobile suits. The Captain of Skidbladnir 4 told his assisting Skidbladnir Captain, "Prepare for a combined Alpha Strike! Aim all cannons 45 degrees starboard!"
She confirmed, "Affirmative Captain!" As the carriers charged their cannons, they fired into the Terran fleet in hopes of destroying another Terran Carrier. Even if they did, their victory would not be long lived...
A radar watcher reported, "Captain! We have an enemy mobile suit charging at us breaking through the Einherjar formations!"
The Captain questioned, "What the hell is it?"
The crewman answered, "It cannot be identified sir! It- It's another Beta Mobile Suit!"
The Captain cursed, "Damn it! We already have trouble with those on Earth! Fire turrets on that thing now!" As the turrets attempted to hit the enemy mobile suit, Skidbladnir 4 took massive damage from the Jade Panther's first swipe. The ship was rocked and alert signals flashed through the ship's rooms.
As the crew recovered itself, a crewman reported, "Captain! That strike has severly weakened us! Shields are down to 40%!"
The Captain ordered, "Damn those Terrans! Keep firing! We have to take that thing down!" The ships turrets continued to fire on the Jade Panther in hopes of destroying it. As the fighting continued between the Einherjar's and the enemy mobile suits, the fighting was not in fave of the Einherjars as Tong took out a dozen of them at the very least on his first strike alone.
The Captain of Skidbladnir 5 was asked, "Captain, what are your orders?"
She answered them, "Maintain our position and try to take out that mobile suit! It's causing us more problems then we can handle! Be sure to avoid hitting Skidbladnir 4!"
The radar watchman questioned, "Can we really hope to hold them off Captain?"
The Captain answered, "We must do so whether we survive or not, we have to buy the Lord Representative enough time to reach Midgard!"

The true battle between the Republic and the Scandinavian Colony had begun. The crewman on Skidbladnir 4 confirmed, "Captain! One Terran Carrier has been destroyed!"
The Captain answered, "Good! Keep it up! Don't let the Republic get within a yard of Asgard!" The fighting intensified as the Einherjar's formed ranks and began attacking the Terran carriers and enemy mobile suits. The Captain of Skidbladnir 4 told his assisting Skidbladnir Captain, "Prepare for a combined Alpha Strike! Aim all cannons 45 degrees starboard!"
She confirmed, "Affirmative Captain!" As the carriers charged their cannons, they fired into the Terran fleet in hopes of destroying another Terran Carrier. Even if they did, their victory would not be long lived...
A radar watcher reported, "Captain! We have an enemy mobile suit charging at us breaking through the Einherjar formations!"
The Captain questioned, "What the hell is it?"
The crewman answered, "It cannot be identified sir! It- It's another Beta Mobile Suit!"
The Captain cursed, "Damn it! We already have trouble with those on Earth! Fire turrets on that thing now!" As the turrets attempted to hit the enemy mobile suit, Skidbladnir 4 took massive damage from the Jade Panther's first swipe. The ship was rocked and alert signals flashed through the ship's rooms.
As the crew recovered itself, a crewman reported, "Captain! That strike has severly weakened us! Shields are down to 40%!"
The Captain ordered, "Damn those Terrans! Keep firing! We have to take that thing down!" The ships turrets continued to fire on the Jade Panther in hopes of destroying it. As the fighting continued between the Einherjar's and the enemy mobile suits, the fighting was not in fave of the Einherjars as Tong took out a dozen of them at the very least on his first strike alone.
The Captain of Skidbladnir 5 was asked, "Captain, what are your orders?"
She answered them, "Maintain our position and try to take out that mobile suit! It's causing us more problems then we can handle! Be sure to avoid hitting Skidbladnir 4!"
The radar watchman questioned, "Can we really hope to hold them off Captain?"
The Captain answered, "We must do so whether we survive or not, we have to buy the Lord Representative enough time to reach Midgard!"

the 4th battle group was fully engaged with the scandinavians it wouldn't take long to either beat them or supress them and then it would be on to the colony and from there to Midgard but first...

Tong swooped through the Einherjars again taking out several more as he continued to doge fire from the ships. he changed form again and rocked away from the mobile suits charging his cannons again... this time he would destroy the ship he targeted the bridge fireing as he dove in blasting a hole through the ship and following his beam through to the otherside as it exploaded in a masive fireball

the leos however remained in close combate with the einherjars Lee and Marcus Leading Diamond and Onyx squads they had taken a couple losses but where still powering through the lines marcus' independent style keeping his oponents off balence while lee's more technical form was a weapon in its self his presise strikes always dealing massive blows. it was nothing compaired to tong but for an Alpha it was still an intimidating sight

"Lee are your scaans picking up the same as mine?" marcus asked as several pibgs angled away from the colony
"looks like some one dosn't want to stick around?"
"leave them to me" Marcus broke off his atack and began leading his squad around to intersept the fleeing ships as Saphire squad filled the hole he had left

the 4th battle group was fully engaged with the scandinavians it wouldn't take long to either beat them or supress them and then it would be on to the colony and from there to Midgard but first...

Tong swooped through the Einherjars again taking out several more as he continued to doge fire from the ships. he changed form again and rocked away from the mobile suits charging his cannons again... this time he would destroy the ship he targeted the bridge fireing as he dove in blasting a hole through the ship and following his beam through to the otherside as it exploaded in a masive fireball

the leos however remained in close combate with the einherjars Lee and Marcus Leading Diamond and Onyx squads they had taken a couple losses but where still powering through the lines marcus' independent style keeping his oponents off balence while lee's more technical form was a weapon in its self his presise strikes always dealing massive blows. it was nothing compaired to tong but for an Alpha it was still an intimidating sight

"Lee are your scaans picking up the same as mine?" marcus asked as several pibgs angled away from the colony
"looks like some one dosn't want to stick around?"
"leave them to me" Marcus broke off his atack and began leading his squad around to intersept the fleeing ships as Saphire squad filled the hole he had left

Skidbladnir 4 was under heavy fire and was soon to meet its final moments. A crewman stated, "Captain! That mobile suit is attacking again!"
"Aim all turrets at that thing! Destroy it now!!!" The Captain ordered. As the turrets fired at the mobile suit, they were soon staring into the eyes of their destruction. The Jade Panther fired into the center of the ship. The crewman shouted, "CAPTAIN! ALL SHIELDS ARE DOWN! ENERGY STABILIZERS CAN'T HOLD OUT!"
The Captain ordered, "GIVE THE ORDER TO EVACUATE! WE MUST GET OUT OF HERE NOW!" The crewman of the Skidbladnir 4 began to run towards the escape ships and hoped to avoid the hand of death. As the crew evacutated, only four ships managed to get out of the explosion without the Captain surviving.

The crewman of Skidbladnir 5 stated, "Captain! Skidbladnir 4 is down!"
The Captain ordered, "Maintain our position! Use all cannon energy to focus Alpha Strikes on the Terran Carriers!" The Skidbladnir fired all of its cannons on the Terran Carriers. The Scandinavians were not going down without a fight...

The three Skidbladnirs making their escape to Midgard felt safe for a while, but that feeling was soon gone. A crewman on Skidbladnir 1 stated, "Lord Representative! Enemy mobile suits are headed our way!"
Representative Mogens answered, "Focus our turret fire on them! Use all secondary cannons to defend ourselves! We must reach Midgard!"

"I wonder what we will be doing after we are done rebuilding" Luna wondered out loud " probably south and west, you know get the under supplied republic forces on the run" her sister told her "Either that or east towards central asia" Holland added "oh yeah the republic has several key installations in central asia" Diane commented as she was still getting up to speed with everything. "Oh yeah most of asia is key for them" Lunas sister added.

Rolf had at last managed to find one of the Twilight Phoenix agents on board the ship and asked him, "Greetings sir, may we discuss something?"
The agent answered, "Certainly. Please follow me." The two men walked off towards a corner of the ship where people were still not walking. Rolf had to check around him to ensure the woman who met him earlier wouldn't hear anything they had to discuss.
Rolf asked the agent, "What are we to do now? The civilians now know that the ship is carrying a Republic mobile suit and another one has recently landed."
The agent answered, "We must lie low. Walk among the crowd as if nothing happened."
Prime Minister Gregors questioned, "Should we take any precautions to make sure we are not discovered?"
The agent told him, "Keep the pilot of your gundam hidden. We cannot let him be discovered by Republic forces if they are hidden amongst us."
Rolf asked him, "How long will it be before our next stop?"
The agent gave the answer, "We will arrive in the city of Dawwah in a couple of hours. These civilians will be unable to interfere with the Gundam, just ensure it doesn't fall into the hands of the Terrans."
Rolf confirmed, "Understood. But both the pilot and the Gundam must be protected. Hopefully we can continue our voyage without any further distractions..."

Rolf had at last managed to find one of the Twilight Phoenix agents on board the ship and asked him, "Greetings sir, may we discuss something?"
The agent answered, "Certainly. Please follow me." The two men walked off towards a corner of the ship where people were still not walking. Rolf had to check around him to ensure the woman who met him earlier wouldn't hear anything they had to discuss.
Rolf asked the agent, "What are we to do now? The civilians now know that the ship is carrying a Republic mobile suit and another one has recently landed."
The agent answered, "We must lie low. Walk among the crowd as if nothing happened."
Prime Minister Gregors questioned, "Should we take any precautions to make sure we are not discovered?"
The agent told him, "Keep the pilot of your gundam hidden. We cannot let him be discovered by Republic forces if they are hidden amongst us."
Rolf asked him, "How long will it be before our next stop?"
The agent gave the answer, "We will arrive in the city of Dawwah in a couple of hours. These civilians will be unable to interfere with the Gundam, just ensure it doesn't fall into the hands of the Terrans."
Rolf confirmed, "Understood. But both the pilot and the Gundam must be protected. Hopefully we can continue our voyage without any further distractions..."

"How many ships are there?" Hall had been shaken from his quarters by the sudden alarms which sounded throughout his vessel.

"Just one, sir!" reported an operator. "It's heading northeast off the Yemeni coast. It looks like a civilian vessel, but we've picked up mobile suits with Terran IFFs! TR-X series!"

"Then they're... Gundams?!" cried Hall. "Not good, our paths will cross if this continues... but we have to enter the Gulf to reach Suez!!"

"Should we alter course, sir? We could land in Somalia..."

"It's too risky with Mogadishu Base nearby... we'd need to get farther north or south to bypass it!" Hall thought for a moment. "Where's the Great White?"

"It's leading the right group, farthest north."

"Out of all of us, it has the best chance of holding them back and surviving," Hall mused. "Tell Simms he is to break off and intercept the ship! The rest of the fleet will continue into the Gulf."

Alarms sounded likewise on the Great White. Simms ran into the bridge and quickly took his seat. "Gimbley, enemy status?" he asked.

"Single vessel, fifteen miles north of our current position," replied Gimbley, one of the bridge operators. "It looks like a civilian transport, but reports indicate it has Terran Gundams."

"Multiple Gundams, and Hall expects us to fight them alone?" asked Simms in dismay. "We're still not used to operating this yet... go to full combat alert! Prepare Great White for takeoff!"

Nelson, Laku, and Adam ran down the corridor towards the hanger. "They found us?" yelled Adam. "Damn it!"

The rear engines roared as the ship raised itself out of the water and into the sky. It ascended slowly as it accelerated to combat speed. "Distance to vessel, thirteen miles!" reported Gimbley. "It still hasn't deviated from its path!"

"Sirius will stay behind and defend the ship from the forward deck. Have Allblack and Moloti advance from the air," ordered Simms. "Remember, they may be using the civilian vessel as a shield. They are not to attack except in defense, and try not to damage the ship. Rian!"

"Mobile suits, proceed to catapult one!" she said. "Dingo, Sirius unit, please launch!" Adam's mobile suit rose up the lift to the deck, but he instantly jumped over to the second catapult deck. Since the Core was in that hanger, to catapult wasn't being used, and he could use it as his defensive platform.

"Dingo, Moloti unit, please launch!" It was Laku's turn. As soon as she was on the deck, the catapult shot forward and she was airborne. She hit her thrusters immediately and was off.

"X-2 Rangipapa, Allblack unit, please launch!" Nelson gripped the controls and was pushed forward. His flight pack powered up and he, too, was in the sky.

Star had been in the cockpit of the Darkstar again. after the man she had been followeing had moved to an open secluded area it wasn't possable to follow or over hear and waiting would have been suspisous so insted she walked past the room the men had been guarding and returned to the dark star where she began going over the recordings from the earlyer battle there was something unsettling familier about the Terra's fighting style... maybe it was just the repulic pilots training showing... that was the likely explination.

she had spent another hour going over the recordings in addition to the several she had spent roaming the ship looking for the pilot wich had only gotten her the one lead that had so far went no where. well there was still time it would take another day to get to there destination.

Stars scanners beeped suddenly registering the aproach of another ship. the computer running through the database trying to find a match "Unknown Vessal. No Matches On File" well that was just great first the apearence of the Terra and Hades and now this. she fully powered up the Darkstar and readyed for combat Launching into the air... she had to get closer for more detailed scanns... she had to know who was out there... she was done hideing for now

As Rolf and the agent were speaking, the agent's portable radar was now beeping. He pulled it out to see who was around and told Rolf, "We're picking up two mobile suits heading in our direction. They are ten miles away from here."
Rolf asked them, "What are their signatures?"
The agent told him, "According to this, the signatures are... the Oceanic Union." Rolf could not understand this. What were Oceanic Union mobile suits doing so far away from their lands? Even from Sri Lanka this was a far way away. Hopefully they were not about to engage them in battle.
He told the agent, "Whatever they are doing out here, this is our only hope of making contact with them. We must await for their arrival."
This would have gone peacefully, but as soon as the two men saw the Darkstar launch, their hopes for a peaceful encouter were not ensured. Rolf cursed, "Damn it. If only we could have done something about the Darkstar pilot."
The agent asked, "What do you propose we do?"
Rolf answered, "We must launch Terra. Jacob will be able to stop it from attacking the Oceanic Union mobile suits." This was what Rolf told the agent as he went to get Jacob. Hopefully, he would be available for combat by now...

Star had been in the cockpit of the Darkstar again. after the man she had been followeing had moved to an open secluded area it wasn't possable to follow or over hear and waiting would have been suspisous so insted she walked past the room the men had been guarding and returned to the dark star where she began going over the recordings from the earlyer battle there was something unsettling familier about the Terra's fighting style... maybe it was just the repulic pilots training showing... that was the likely explination.

she had spent another hour going over the recordings in addition to the several she had spent roaming the ship looking for the pilot wich had only gotten her the one lead that had so far went no where. well there was still time it would take another day to get to there destination.

Stars scanners beeped suddenly registering the aproach of another ship. the computer running through the database trying to find a match "Unknown Vessal. No Matches On File" well that was just great first the apearence of the Terra and Hades and now this. she fully powered up the Darkstar and readyed for combat Launching into the air... she had to get closer for more detailed scanns... she had to know who was out there... she was done hideing for now

A signal broke off from the unknown ship and flew south at combat speed. "Enemy mobile suit approaching!" announced Gimbley. "It will intercept our units in one minute, approximately three miles from the ship!"

"It's hostile!!" yelled Simms. "We'll move in to help them. If the enemy is a Gundam-type, then it'll take all we have!" The Great White surged forward. They had six or seven miles to make up and no time to do it.

Nelson's computer beeped. One enemy signal... TR-X unknown, and closing fast! Was this one going to be like the Jade Panther? He couldn't take any chances with this one... he had to take it down before the second one launched. He knew Laku would be terribly outmatched in a prolonged fight. "Laku, bank up and leave this guy to me!" said Nelson. "If you get an opening, take it."

"Roger!" she replied, breaking away from Nelson's unit. 'Does he have some sort of plan, or is he...?'

No time to second guess this. He keyed 'beta' into his console and, accepting the initial shock of the system's initialization, gritted his teeth and drew his beam rifle. "All right, Terran, let's see your moves!"

Rolf entered Jacob's room and saw he was well up on his feet thankfully. Jacob turned towards Rolf and asked, "Rolf, what happened?"
Rolf explained, "You were exhausted from piloting the Gundam my lord, but I am afraid that this time you will be needed to stop a battle."
Jacob questioned, "What is it?"
Rolf grabbed his hand and said, "Please follow me, I'll tell you on the way to your Gundam." Rolf and Jacob ran down to the mobile suit hangar and Rolf told him on the way, "You see my lord, the Twilight Phoenix has detected Oceanic Union mobile suits enrout to our position. For what reasons this is happening we cannot confirm, but we fear that we may have an unneccessary battle with them."
Jacob asked, "Why? What is happening?"
Rolf answered, "A Republic mobile suit has launched and is on its way to engage them. We need you to stop it."
Jacob accepted saying, "Very well, this shouldn't be too dificult."
Rolf confirmed, "Yes, but be certain to avoid attacking the Oceanic mobile suits. There is a good chance the Union suits may see you as an enemy, but you should not engage combat with them."
Jacob opened his mobile suit and assured, "I'll be certain to stop it." And went into the cockpit. Soon, Terra would be launching into the fray...

A signal broke off from the unknown ship and flew south at combat speed. "Enemy mobile suit approaching!" announced Gimbley. "It will intercept our units in one minute, approximately three miles from the ship!"

"It's hostile!!" yelled Simms. "We'll move in to help them. If the enemy is a Gundam-type, then it'll take all we have!" The Great White surged forward. They had six or seven miles to make up and no time to do it.

Nelson's computer beeped. One enemy signal... TR-X unknown, and closing fast! Was this one going to be like the Jade Panther? He couldn't take any chances with this one... he had to take it down before the second one launched. He knew Laku would be terribly outmatched in a prolonged fight. "Laku, bank up and leave this guy to me!" said Nelson. "If you get an opening, take it."

"Roger!" she replied, breaking away from Nelson's unit. 'Does he have some sort of plan, or is he...?'

No time to second guess this. He keyed 'beta' into his console and, accepting the initial shock of the system's initialization, gritted his teeth and drew his beam rifle. "All right, Terran, let's see your moves!"

Star crussied in her weapons we powerd but not drawn her scanners finaly making identifications... dingos... Union! she came to an abrupt halt quickly opening a channel as the units took up attack positions "hold your fire! hold your fire!" she preyed to god theyd listen she didn't want to have to kill them "i'm Former Captain Star Lynde i'm not with the republic! Stand down! i don't want to have to hurt you!" she was itching to draw her gun but dared not take any agressive action

Star crussied in her weapons we powerd but not drawn her scanners finaly making identifications... dingos... Union! she came to an abrupt halt quickly opening a channel as the units took up attack positions "hold your fire! hold your fire!" she preyed to god theyd listen she didn't want to have to kill them "i'm Former Captain Star Lynde i'm not with the republic! Stand down! i don't want to have to hurt you!" she was itching to draw her gun but dared not take any agressive action

"Sir, incoming transmission on international frequencies!" reported Rian. "It's from the enemy pilot!"

"Former Captain..." said Simms. "Is she for real? Lieutenant Allblack, can you confirm her intent?" He turned to his operators.

Perhaps she was telling the truth. After all, they were both within range of each other, yet the suit hadn't attacked him. He kept is rifle drawn and pulled up into a hover. He stared the Gundam down. Laku circled overhead with her own gun poised. "It could be a trap..." he admitted. "The guy I fought in Australia... he loved to give warnings like that. Then again, she's freaking out over there like she doesn't want a fight."

"So it might still be some kind of ultimatum?" asked Simms. "Maintain a safe distance and lock. What's our distance, Gimbley?"

"Three miles and closing, we should be entering visual range shortly!"

Simms walked over to Rian's console and grabbed a mic. "Republic mobile suit, you are currently registered in our system as an enemy unit. You have two minutes to explain yourself or we will defend ourselves."

Roland was suprised to find Rolf burst into the room, grab Jacob, and leave so quickly so he followed the two on deck. The situation at hand was getting complicated, for they didn't want to be seen as enemy's.

"The Oceanic Union ship is closing in on us fast, they should have visual contact on us momentarily." he told Rolf. "Hopefuly this event will be sorted out before they attack us."

Roland was suprised to find Rolf burst into the room, grab Jacob, and leave so quickly so he followed the two on deck. The situation at hand was getting complicated, for they didn't want to be seen as enemy's.

"The Oceanic Union ship is closing in on us fast, they should have visual contact on us momentarily." he told Rolf. "Hopefuly this event will be sorted out before they attack us."

"The enemy ship has still not taken any aggressive or evasive action," reported Gimbley. "It's maintaining its course."

"It's either supremely confident, conducting an elaborate feint, or... she's actually telling the truth," said Simms. "Rian, have Moloti approach the ship. She is authorized to identify us. Weapons control, load launchers one through four with IMMD. If the ship tries anything funny, we will attack this Captain Lynde."

Laku turned north and left the standoff. The Republic suit made no effort to chase. She wanted to believe that these were actually allies, but... She tuned her own radio to international frequencies. "Unknown vessel, can you hear me?" she called. "You have been identified as a Republic carrier by the HMAS Great White of the Oceanic Union Successor Fleet." She spotted the craft over the horizon and approached slowly with her gun still drawn. "We're happy that your mobile suit prefers talking to fighting, but be advised that our surrender is not an option."

They had all finished lunch and gone back to work around the base. Holland got a easy job and him and Luna's sister were filling sand bags for various reasons. Holland grabbed another empty bag "And I thought this would be easy...man was i wrong" he said "yeah I thought this would be easy too" Luna's sister said.

Skidbladnir 4 was under heavy fire and was soon to meet its final moments. A crewman stated, "Captain! That mobile suit is attacking again!"
"Aim all turrets at that thing! Destroy it now!!!" The Captain ordered. As the turrets fired at the mobile suit, they were soon staring into the eyes of their destruction. The Jade Panther fired into the center of the ship. The crewman shouted, "CAPTAIN! ALL SHIELDS ARE DOWN! ENERGY STABILIZERS CAN'T HOLD OUT!"
The Captain ordered, "GIVE THE ORDER TO EVACUATE! WE MUST GET OUT OF HERE NOW!" The crewman of the Skidbladnir 4 began to run towards the escape ships and hoped to avoid the hand of death. As the crew evacutated, only four ships managed to get out of the explosion without the Captain surviving.

The crewman of Skidbladnir 5 stated, "Captain! Skidbladnir 4 is down!"
The Captain ordered, "Maintain our position! Use all cannon energy to focus Alpha Strikes on the Terran Carriers!" The Skidbladnir fired all of its cannons on the Terran Carriers. The Scandinavians were not going down without a fight...

The three Skidbladnirs making their escape to Midgard felt safe for a while, but that feeling was soon gone. A crewman on Skidbladnir 1 stated, "Lord Representative! Enemy mobile suits are headed our way!"
Representative Mogens answered, "Focus our turret fire on them! Use all secondary cannons to defend ourselves! We must reach Midgard!"

tong servayed the carnage through the debreis of the ship he had just destroyed. he stol on one of the larger remaining peices and stared down the other ship he opened the comms to the ship "its not to late to surrender... there is no honour in this senceless death... don't be the cause of more suffering for your people" his beam cannons were charged and ready... he didn't expect them to listen but he would give them a chance it was the honorable thing to do he waited fr there responce as a chunk of metal drifted past

Lee ran a einherjar through and blasted another one to peices there wernt many left it wouldn't be much longer...the Vengance had taken heavy dammage but the destroyer Terra's Fist had moved to cover it so it would servive the destroyer opening fire on the remaining ship as Marine transports launched from the carrier's shooting towards the other ships lining up with the docking ports at combat speeds slamming into there hulls insted of smothe docking manovers blasting open hatched and charging onto the ships.

Marcus' trick had worked they had gotten behind the lines and reasonably close to the ships before they were detected he might have only had 9 of his 12 squad members left but at this range and un oposed by namy Mobile suits it would be enough. they doged fore and imegiatly landed on the rear most ship saers drawn and began cutting it apart... it would be a horred sidht to watch ans atmophear vented draging innocent souls were sucked into space or incinerted by the sabers

"Sir, incoming transmission on international frequencies!" reported Rian. "It's from the enemy pilot!"

"Former Captain..." said Simms. "Is she for real? Lieutenant Allblack, can you confirm her intent?" He turned to his operators.

Perhaps she was telling the truth. After all, they were both within range of each other, yet the suit hadn't attacked him. He kept is rifle drawn and pulled up into a hover. He stared the Gundam down. Laku circled overhead with her own gun poised. "It could be a trap..." he admitted. "The guy I fought in Australia... he loved to give warnings like that. Then again, she's freaking out over there like she doesn't want a fight."

"So it might still be some kind of ultimatum?" asked Simms. "Maintain a safe distance and lock. What's our distance, Gimbley?"

"Three miles and closing, we should be entering visual range shortly!"

Simms walked over to Rian's console and grabbed a mic. "Republic mobile suit, you are currently registered in our system as an enemy unit. You have two minutes to explain yourself or we will defend ourselves."

"well of course its registering as republic you jackass but if you bothered to check you'll see that ts likely regested as missing and me a trator! now are you gonna let me land or do you still insist on seeing what a bad idea shooting at me is?"

"Come on Rolf, this is our chance to contact the Oceanic Union," Roland said enthusiasticly.

So he draged Rolf to the bridge.

"What can I help you with?" the captain asked.

then the radio sent out a message..........

"Unknown vessel, can you hear me?" she called. You have been identified as a Republic carrier by the HMAS Great White of the Oceanic Union Successor Fleet. We're happy that your mobile suit prefers talking to fighting, but be advised that our surrender is not an option."


"We need to use the radio, just steer into their line of sight." he explaned, then he and Rolf went into the radio room.

He then responded on the same frequencey.....

"Republic carrier? This is an unarmed passenger liner! Are intentions, arn't hostile, I repeat, are intentions are not hostile! We in fact are carrying diplomats to your nation."

"well of course its registering as republic you jackass but if you bothered to check you'll see that ts likely regested as missing and me a trator! now are you gonna let me land or do you still insist on seeing what a bad idea shooting at me is?"


"Republic carrier? This is an unarmed passenger liner! Are intentions, arn't hostile, I repeat, are intentions are not hostile! We in fact are carrying diplomats to your nation."

"Captain!" radioed Laku. "Did you get that? They claim to be diplomats!"

"From where?!" Simms stood by Rian's console and thought long and hard. This was getting more bizarre by the moment, but at least it looked like an armed response wouldn't be necessary. Republic carrier was a long shot for that type of ship, yes, but what were they to expect when Republic mobile suits were coming out of it? But Lynde had said, straight up, that she was a traitor. So was she helping these guys? Which would mean they were probably from...

"I think she's telling the truth, sir," radioed Nelson, lowering his gun. "I don't think someone flying a machine that strong would take a shot at their own pride like that, unless it was true."

"I can't place their accent, but it's definitely European," Laku continued. "Perhaps they're responding to the Representative's call? If they are, we should definitely accommodate them."

Simms thought a bit more. Perhaps they were trying to occupy the ship? But then, why only send a single pilot? Then... maybe if they went to meet the "diplomats," the "passengers" would attack? After all, the nation had fallen, didn't they know that? Too many possibilities. "I still don't feel entirely comfortable with this, but none of this is going to make any sense unless we sit down and talk it out. Allblack, escort Miss Lynde to the ship." He brought up an internal channel. "Chief Harris, prepare to accept unknown TR-X in hanger one."

"Is that a joke?" he asked.

"Just get over there with some guards," said Simms. "I'll join you shortly." He turned back to the console. "Moloti, see if you can land over there while we fly over... you'll need to be our envoy for ten minutes." He closed the channel and walked out of the bridge. If he was wrong, they were in big trouble.

Laku gingerly approached the deck and made as soft a landing as she could. The ship only swayed slightly. She zoomed in her cameras to observe the behavior on the deck. Men, women, and children were starting to crowd around her suit curiously. They looked more tattered than threatening. From the cabin, a few men in suits emerged. Definitely European. Feeling more comfortable, she opened her hatch and climbed out. She breathed the fresh sea air and relaxed. Her hair billowed in the wind as she descended a line down to the deck.

Roland once again spoke over the radio..........

"By now you should have a visual on us, as we are indeed an unarmed passenger liner. The diplomats are from the European Confederation, and The United Kingdom of Scandinavia."

He waited for a response, so he turned to Rolf.

"Well, we have made contact."

Roland once again spoke over the radio..........

"By now you should have a visual on us, as we are indeed an unarmed passenger liner. The diplomats are from the European Confederation, and The United Kingdom of Scandinavia."

He waited for a response, so he turned to Rolf.

"Well, we have made contact, so lets go out on deck."

Roland once again spoke over the radio..........

"By now you should have a visual on us, as we are indeed an unarmed passenger liner. The diplomats are from the European Confederation, and The United Kingdom of Scandinavia."

He waited for a response, so he turned to Rolf.

"Well, we have made contact."

Gimbley opened up an internal line to the hanger. "Captain, the diplomats claim to be from the European Confederation and Scandinavia. Moloti has also landed on the ship and confirms there are refugees and diplomats with no signs of hostilities."

Simms breathed a sigh of relief. "All right, then. Tell them we'll be there in ten minutes, and until then, Moloti can handle some introductions." They weren't out of the woods yet, but things were definitely looking up. Next on the agenda was the Terran Gundam... Nelson and Star were approaching. Instead of going through the trouble of using the catapult lift to pull them in, Mervin had just opened the forward hatch on the ship's "leg."

Nelson hadn't turned off the system yet. He remained behind the Darkstar as the ship came into view. "You see the hatch, Captain Lynde?" he asked. "We're clear to land. It's not the most spacious hanger in the world, but it's big enough."

On the liner, Laku had hit the deck and approached the men who had come out to meet her. A few of them were staring... 'I guess they've never seen a Polynesian girl before ^_^' she thought. She walked up to them and smiled good-naturedly. "So... I guess... take me to your leader?"

Gimbley opened up an internal line to the hanger. "Captain, the diplomats claim to be from the European Confederation and Scandinavia. Moloti has also landed on the ship and confirms there are refugees and diplomats with no signs of hostilities."

Simms breathed a sigh of relief. "All right, then. Tell them we'll be there in ten minutes, and until then, Moloti can handle some introductions." They weren't out of the woods yet, but things were definitely looking up. Next on the agenda was the Terran Gundam... Nelson and Star were approaching. Instead of going through the trouble of using the catapult lift to pull them in, Mervin had just opened the forward hatch on the ship's "leg."

Nelson hadn't turned off the system yet. He remained behind the Darkstar as the ship came into view. "You see the hatch, Captain Lynde?" he asked. "We're clear to land. It's not the most spacious hanger in the world, but it's big enough."

On the liner, Laku had hit the deck and approached the men who had come out to meet her. A few of them were staring... 'I guess they've never seen a Polynesian girl before ^_^' she thought. She walked up to them and smiled good-naturedly. "So... I guess... take me to your leader?"

well its about time she guided The Darkstar in to the assigned hanger exicuting a precision landing and walked the length of the tapult into the hanger and selected an empty berth and docked the darkstar once again encrypting the system in her multiple layers as a precaution befor exiting the cockpit and enterd a locking code.

she saw the guards but ignored them they wernt worth her time insted she made her way down to the floor and stould at the base of the Darkstar and waited for the pilot who had guided her in a slight look of smug satisfaction on her face that would leave anyone guessing as to what she was thinking.

she had removed her hat and sunglasses for the flight as they would have just obstructed her vision and that wasn't smart.

well its about time she guided The Darkstar in to the assigned hanger exicuting a precision landing and walked the length of the tapult into the hanger and selected an empty berth and docked the darkstar once again encrypting the system in her multiple layers as a precaution befor exiting the cockpit and enterd a locking code.

she saw the guards but ignored them they wernt worth her time insted she made her way down to the floor and stould at the base of the Darkstar and waited for the pilot who had guided her in a slight look of smug satisfaction on her face that would leave anyone guessing as to what she was thinking.

she had removed her hat and sunglasses for the flight as they would have just obstructed her vision and that wasn't smart.

Nelson powered down his system and climbed out of the cockpit. Already there was quite a commotion in the hanger... armed guards were cautiously standing around the Darkstar but hadn't raised there guns. Mervin and Simms were having a conversation at the far end of the hanger, no doubt debating what to do. Star was leaning against the leg of her suit just staring at Nelson's Gundam. Was she waiting for him?

He took his line down to the floor and approached her. The guards stood aside and just let him go. Nelson just threw his hands behind his head and tried to remain calm. "Hey, sorry about that," he said. "For the misunderstanding out there." She was smiling, but it wasn't a completely friendly one. Almost a smirk. "I'm Nelson Allblack. You said your name was Star, right?"

Nelson powered down his system and climbed out of the cockpit. Already there was quite a commotion in the hanger... armed guards were cautiously standing around the Darkstar but hadn't raised there guns. Mervin and Simms were having a conversation at the far end of the hanger, no doubt debating what to do. Star was leaning against the leg of her suit just staring at Nelson's Gundam. Was she waiting for him?

He took his line down to the floor and approached her. The guards stood aside and just let him go. Nelson just threw his hands behind his head and tried to remain calm. "Hey, sorry about that," he said. "For the misunderstanding out there." She was smiling, but it wasn't a completely friendly one. Almost a smirk. "I'm Nelson Allblack. You said your name was Star, right?"

"Yes..." she openly atared at Nelsons Gundam "impresive... i supose this is the one from the reports out of australia." she moved to admire it more closely "very impresive... your a beta right? i mean how else could you have given Lt. Xiang a run for his money?" she didn't wait fro a responce insted marched strait over to the group of people just watching... one looked like an oficer and the other some sort of cheif techie or something "so whos incharg here?"

"Yes..." she openly atared at Nelsons Gundam "impresive... i supose this is the one from the reports out of australia." she moved to admire it more closely "very impresive... your a beta right? i mean how else could you have given Lt. Xiang a run for his money?" she didn't wait fro a responce insted marched strait over to the group of people just watching... one looked like an oficer and the other some sort of cheif techie or something "so whos incharg here?"

Nelson just blinked as she walked away. A Beta? If only she knew. Then again, pretty much no one aside from Mervin actually knew about the system, so the guards were just as naive, except on the flip side. "What is she, crazy?" "It's genetic mods or something, I thought, doesn't Terra control that technology?" "Probably afraid that a regular guy can kick their ass if he wants." Nelson just sighed and followed her.

Simms heard her query, so both he and Mervin turned to greet her. He held out his hand. "I'm the Captain of this vessel, my name's Cornell Simms. You'll have to excuse us, this is the first contact we've had with the outside world for a few days, so we don't have any intelligence on runaway Terrans."

Thomas had crawled into the hanger and was tiptoeing towards the Darkstar with a big grin on his face, cracking his fingers. His eyes caught Mervin's. Mervin shot him a dirty look, as if to say, "Stay away from that." Thomas' face fell and he back away just as slowly as he'd come in.

Nelson just blinked as she walked away. A Beta? If only she knew. Then again, pretty much no one aside from Mervin actually knew about the system, so the guards were just as naive, except on the flip side. "What is she, crazy?" "It's genetic mods or something, I thought, doesn't Terra control that technology?" "Probably afraid that a regular guy can kick their ass if he wants." Nelson just sighed and followed her.

Simms heard her query, so both he and Mervin turned to greet her. He held out his hand. "I'm the Captain of this vessel, my name's Cornell Simms. You'll have to excuse us, this is the first contact we've had with the outside world for a few days, so we don't have any intelligence on runaway Terrans."

Thomas had crawled into the hanger and was tiptoeing towards the Darkstar with a big grin on his face, cracking his fingers. His eyes caught Mervin's. Mervin shot him a dirty look, as if to say, "Stay away from that." Thomas' face fell and he back away just as slowly as he'd come in.

"i've been a little out of the loop myself since the fall of greece." she still thought of it as the fall in sted of the liberation... somethings are just hard to unlearn.

she caught Thomas's movements out of the courner of her eyed and instantly turned to face him stareing directly at him her glare mirroing her words "touch it and i break your arm." it wasnt an idle threat either... she'd done it before and she'd do it again if she had to

"Hey Holland I hear we got a bunch of new recruits of locals wanting to take the fight to the republic" Lunas sister said to Holland as she handed him another bag. Holland started to fill the bag "Yeah more people to help our cause is the one of the things we hoped for by taking Suez, by the way I never got your name" Holland said to her.

She looked at him "Its Mayrin, Mayrin Hawke and ya this is a good thing" She said as Holland finished filling the bag, he then put it on a truck with a bunch of filled bags. He then stopped "lets take a break" he said sitting down a pulling out some water "Yeah we have been at this for awhile" MAyrin said sitting down.


OOC: just had to bring in some of my favorite characters, with possibly more to come

Rolf breathed a sigh of releif as he heard the transmission confirm the battle would not take place. He and Jacob followed Roland to the deck and awaited for the Union member. Rolf told Jacob on their way down, "Act normally now. We do not yet know if we are completely safe from Terran threat. If worst should come to worst, make a run for the Gundam immeadietly." Jacob nodded in confirmation, knowing he should not speak. He still wore the hijab he was assigned to wear, but this was the only cover he would have. If anyone heard his voice, there was a good chance any Terran agents would report him.
Jacob stood back from the two Prime Ministers, but was still a good distance enought to hear the conversation. As Laku stepped out to meet the crowd, Rolf stepped forward stretching out his hand greeting, "Greetings, I am Prime Minister Rolf Gregors, and this is Prime Minister Roland Fespute. We wish to speak with your leaders as soon as possible if you would not mind."...

tong servayed the carnage through the debreis of the ship he had just destroyed. he stol on one of the larger remaining peices and stared down the other ship he opened the comms to the ship "its not to late to surrender... there is no honour in this senceless death... don't be the cause of more suffering for your people" his beam cannons were charged and ready... he didn't expect them to listen but he would give them a chance it was the honorable thing to do he waited fr there responce as a chunk of metal drifted past

Lee ran a einherjar through and blasted another one to peices there wernt many left it wouldn't be much longer...the Vengance had taken heavy dammage but the destroyer Terra's Fist had moved to cover it so it would servive the destroyer opening fire on the remaining ship as Marine transports launched from the carrier's shooting towards the other ships lining up with the docking ports at combat speeds slamming into there hulls insted of smothe docking manovers blasting open hatched and charging onto the ships.

Marcus' trick had worked they had gotten behind the lines and reasonably close to the ships before they were detected he might have only had 9 of his 12 squad members left but at this range and un oposed by namy Mobile suits it would be enough. they doged fore and imegiatly landed on the rear most ship saers drawn and began cutting it apart... it would be a horred sidht to watch ans atmophear vented draging innocent souls were sucked into space or incinerted by the sabers

"This isn't getting us anywhere Captain! We have no hope of stopping them!"
The Captain knew her crewman was right. As if to seemingly mock them, the destroyer of Skidbladnir 4 sent them a transmission offering surrender. The Captain said to herself, "Sensless death... We'll just have to make it worthwhile..." She then gave the order, "Attention crew! Prepare to evacuate... We're executing the Final Attack Protocol."
The crew knew what this meant. It was about to ram the crusier into the Terran carriers and hopefully get some major damage in. It seemed to be their last choice indeed, seeing the Jade Panther destroy a single Skidbladnir in two swipes. The rooms began to flash red and a voice called out, "ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL! FINAL ATTACK PROTOCOL IS SOON TO BE INITIATED! PLEASE EVACUATE IMMEADIETLY!" and continued to say while the crew began their run to the escape ships. As the smaller ships made their escape from the Skidbladnir, the ship itself began thrusting full speed into the Terran vesels...

As the Representative's ships were making their escape, the crewman of Skidbladnir 2 proclaimed, "Captain! The left rear engine room is in shreads! Our movements powering down!"
The Captain groaned in frustration and ordered, "Keep firing at the enemies! If we must, prepare to self-destruct!"
The leading technician confirmed, "Yes sir..." And had his finger ready on the self-destruct button should it be needed later...

As the two remaining Skidbladnirs were still going, the Captain of Skidbladnir 3 was making contact with the Representative saying, "Lord Representative, the enemy is closing in on us and one of our own ships is down!"
Konrad Mogens ordered, "Keep going! We have only ten miles to go before we can reach transmission range with Midgard! We must not fail reaching them!"

"i've been a little out of the loop myself since the fall of greece." she still thought of it as the fall in sted of the liberation... somethings are just hard to unlearn.

she caught Thomas's movements out of the courner of her eyed and instantly turned to face him stareing directly at him her glare mirroing her words "touch it and i break your arm." it wasnt an idle threat either... she'd done it before and she'd do it again if she had to

Thomas froze. He could tell she meant it. "Sorry... can't resist a new toy, you know..."

"Daly, who authorized you to be in here?" barked Simms. The entire crew jumped. "Don't you have a job to do?"

"Sorry, sir!" he said, quickly exiting the hanger.

Mervin sighed. "It seems like we're all having trouble coping with these new affiliations."

"I apologize," said Simms. "We'll make sure no one touches your machine without your word. Now then, what it it you wanted to talk about?"

Rolf breathed a sigh of releif as he heard the transmission confirm the battle would not take place. He and Jacob followed Roland to the deck and awaited for the Union member. Rolf told Jacob on their way down, "Act normally now. We do not yet know if we are completely safe from Terran threat. If worst should come to worst, make a run for the Gundam immeadietly." Jacob nodded in confirmation, knowing he should not speak. He still wore the hijab he was assigned to wear, but this was the only cover he would have. If anyone heard his voice, there was a good chance any Terran agents would report him.
Jacob stood back from the two Prime Ministers, but was still a good distance enought to hear the conversation. As Laku stepped out to meet the crowd, Rolf stepped forward stretching out his hand greeting, "Greetings, I am Prime Minister Rolf Gregors, and this is Prime Minister Roland Fespute. We wish to speak with your leaders as soon as possible if you would not mind."...

"I'm Laku Moloti, I'm a pilot assigned to the Great White," she said, shaking Rolf's hand. "It'll still be a few minutes until the ship gets here, then the captain will probably want to meet you. Sorry about the carrier thing... we saw that mobile suit leave the boat, and, well, we just went from there." She realized she was still holding his hand, and squeezing it a little more tightly than she probably should have. She let it go and took a quick step back. "Ah, sorry, sorry if I offend you... I'm not exactly trained for this."

(OOC: Hmm, I see two problems at this point. First, I've somewhat abandoned Jagaro, which isn't helping him get into the world. Also, collectively we are suffering from a noticeable lack of stupid civilian kids stealing mobile suits. So here's my solution :-D)

Derby, Occupied Australia: North Zone

The two youths crept through a hole in the wire fence, which was badly in need of maintenance following the battle for the base. The Terrans had swept in so quickly that they hadn't had time to secure their perimeter. And just moments earlier, mobile suits had just started exploding for no discernible reason. Now the entire base was a mess as crews rushed to clean up the mess and reestablish some semblance of order.

Will Morris smiled confidently as he stood on the edge of a long tarmac. He was maybe a hundred yards from the nearest hanger, which appeared to be unguarded at the moment. His little brother, Croc, was breathing heavily behind him. He was a little more nervous. "Bro, this is stupid... if they catch us..."

"They're not gonna catch us," Will said. "Look at 'em go. They're freakin' out. Whatever hit this place serious farked them up, but it looks like it was just the old ones... which is good, 'cause we don't want that garbage."

"Can we actually do this?" Croc asked. "I mean... us, pilots?"

"Pssh, it'll be a piece of cake!" Will replied, as the two crept up to the hanger. "The controls have to be easy... Terrans are dumbasses, remember?" They pushed the door aside as quietly as they could. The hanger was empty except for four Gemini IIs, two at each wall. Perfect. Will grabbed the wire of one and tugged, and he was pulled up to the cockpit. Croc hesitated and then did the same with the unit next to his brother's.

Will entered the cockpit and immediately reached under the seat for the manual. "Let's see... hatch close..." He hit a switch on the console and it closed. Another switch, and the cameras were on. He grabbed his radio. "Hey, Croc, you find the manual? It's all in here, we can totally nab these!"

"Yeah, I think I get it..." Croc fumbled with the restraints but eventually had himself buckled in. He was just big enough to reach the pedals. "What channel is this, anyway?"

"Channel?" asked Will. "Isn't it already set to one? Oh wait, is this on broadcast?"

Another voice suddenly came out of the set, and both boys froze. "Hey, who the hell is that? Somebody track that signal... hanger eight, the hell's anyone in there for?!"

"Shit, shit!" yelled Croc. "Bro, we're screwed!"

"Nononono, it's fine, it's fine!" replied Will. "We're already buckled in, so we'll just be fast!" He gripped the controls and fired his head guns into the suit across from him, taking it out. (OOC: Didn't see anything written next to Gemini II in the stats page, so I'm assuming same weapons as Gemini I.) Croc followed suit and the two walked rather awkwardly to the hanger's rear door. Will fired his thrusters forward and broke out into the open. "We'll find some Union army or something. There's bound to be someone left."

The two made a beeline for the edge of the base and were over the fence. A pursuit force made of Gemini IIs and Aries took a few pot shots and then charged off in pursuit.

"They're shooting... they're really shooting at us!" yelled Croc. "Oh God, we're really gonna die... AAH!" Aries had already overtaken them and were pouring fire down. The two Gemini IIs tried to dance around the bullets, which gave the pursuing Geminis time to catch up.

"Crap... what else do we have on these things?!" asked Will, frantically checking his computer.

"Why did I let you talk me into this?!" cried Croc. "Man, I'm gonna die before I get a girlfriend and everything... I'm gonna die a virgin, bro, thanks a lot!"

"Dude, your name's Archie, you were gonna die a virgin anyway."

"This isn't time to tease me, man! You know what, as soon as we get to heaven, I'm gonna beat your ass. I'm gonna beat your ass in front of farking Jesus and ask for forgiveness while I do it!"

Will's computer beeped with an alarm. There was a solitary red dot approaching the battlefield. "Hey... you see this?"

"What, a red dot? That's... bad right?"

"Well, we're in a Terran robot, so red is actually good! We're saved!"

"Except... uh... we'll look red to him, won't we?"

"Then shoot at the green dots!"

"We've been doing that!"

"Do it more!"

(OOC: Okay, Beckett, your Derby raid is all set up :-D)

"I'm Laku Moloti, I'm a pilot assigned to the Great White," she said, shaking Rolf's hand. "It'll still be a few minutes until the ship gets here, then the captain will probably want to meet you. Sorry about the carrier thing... we saw that mobile suit leave the boat, and, well, we just went from there." She realized she was still holding his hand, and squeezing it a little more tightly than she probably should have. She let it go and took a quick step back. "Ah, sorry, sorry if I offend you... I'm not exactly trained for this."

"Its okay, we kind of expected this on our journey, with the running into....." Roland stopped there, they hadn't reveled the secret about the mysterious Gundam they ran into.

(when is his next apperance anyway?)

OOC: Do not worry Zoingo, the next appearance of Hades will be fairly soon, once the talks between the leaders have begun on the Great White.

IC: Rolf told Laku, "That is not a problem Ms. Moloti. I do believe we have some explaining to do ourselves anyway. And we would also like to know more about the pilot of the Darkstar and see what his current standing in the war is." There was much to be discussed afterall. Jacob's capture of the Terra, the encounter with Hades, and the mysterious woman searching for the pilot of Terra. Hopefully these could all be answered once speaking with the Union leaders. Rolf then asked Laku, "By the way, may I ask what your units are doing so far away from the Union in the first place?"

"This isn't getting us anywhere Captain! We have no hope of stopping them!"
The Captain knew her crewman was right. As if to seemingly mock them, the destroyer of Skidbladnir 4 sent them a transmission offering surrender. The Captain said to herself, "Sensless death... We'll just have to make it worthwhile..." She then gave the order, "Attention crew! Prepare to evacuate... We're executing the Final Attack Protocol."
The crew knew what this meant. It was about to ram the crusier into the Terran carriers and hopefully get some major damage in. It seemed to be their last choice indeed, seeing the Jade Panther destroy a single Skidbladnir in two swipes. The rooms began to flash red and a voice called out, "ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL! FINAL ATTACK PROTOCOL IS SOON TO BE INITIATED! PLEASE EVACUATE IMMEADIETLY!" and continued to say while the crew began their run to the escape ships. As the smaller ships made their escape from the Skidbladnir, the ship itself began thrusting full speed into the Terran vesels...

As the Representative's ships were making their escape, the crewman of Skidbladnir 2 proclaimed, "Captain! The left rear engine room is in shreads! Our movements powering down!"
The Captain groaned in frustration and ordered, "Keep firing at the enemies! If we must, prepare to self-destruct!"
The leading technician confirmed, "Yes sir..." And had his finger ready on the self-destruct button should it be needed later...

As the two remaining Skidbladnirs were still going, the Captain of Skidbladnir 3 was making contact with the Representative saying, "Lord Representative, the enemy is closing in on us and one of our own ships is down!"
Konrad Mogens ordered, "Keep going! We have only ten miles to go before we can reach transmission range with Midgard! We must not fail reaching them!"

tong watched the escape pods ejected from the ship... he frownd an watched as the ship accelerated towards the fleat. cowards. he lifted off from his position in the debries of the ship he destroyed and shot towards the missile putting a couple shots into it dwstroying it like he did the first one... the battle was won

"Marcus. break off your attact and return to the colony time to introduce our selfs to the new citisens of the republic"

Marcus cursed but did as he was told they had inflicted masive amounts of structural damage to the ship and slowed it down atleast and that would be enough as he launched his squad towards the waiting hangers on the colony

"Marcus. break off your attact and return to the colony time to introduce our selfs to the new citisens of the republic"

Marcus cursed but did as he was told they had inflicted masive amounts of structural damage to the ship and slowed it down atleast and that would be enough as he launched his squad towards the waiting hangers on the colony

Skidbladnir 3 was heavily damaged, but was a hairs edge away from being destroyed. The Captain reported to Representative Mogens, "Lord Representative, our engines are reaching critical status and our shields are down to 33%! We cannot continue on, it is imperritive that you reach Midgard! We'll hold them off for as long as we can!"
Representative Mogens nodded and said, "Very well. Hold off the Republic for as long as you can. We will return and give assitance to those who have escaped and push back the Terran fleet once reinforcements arrive."
The Captain confirmed, "Understood."
The radar watchman reported, "Lord Representative, we are now within communication range of Midgard."
"Very good. Send the transmission at once."
"Sending..."

Scandinavian Space Colony Midgard
Helena Alfhild awaited the transmission from the Skidbladnirs, and her advisor soon reported,"Lady Representative, we have recieved a message from Asgard units that Asgard is under attack from the Republic."
"Very well, send out all Skidbladnirs to assist. We must push them back."
At this order, another five Skidbladnir attack ships were moving out, ready to attack the Terran fleet. Commander Torgier Kaj led the five ships and the two hundred other Einherjars Scandinavia had to offer. He reported to Representative Konrad Mogens, "Lord Representative, we are ready for battle, form up on us and prepare for a joint attack!"
Mogens answered, "Very well, forming now." The two remaining Skidbladnirs now formed a force of seven Skidbladnirs, ready to attack the Terran fleet.
Command Kaj gave the order, "All right men, engage the enemy without mercy! Fire on all targets and give them hell!" The Einherjars of Midgard met with the Asgard units and now had a renewed fighting force to face the Republic. If they could not hold them off, all hopes for defeating the Republic would certainly be lost...

The twelve million citizens of Midgard had every right to be in fear. The Republic had entered through their hangars and were now patrolling through the city. With mobile suits now forcing them down, the citizens had no hopes of defeating the Republic. Some however, were ready to resist. Several had guns and were ready to meet with the Terran soldiers if they came into their homes asking for anything. Scandinavians were not known for cooperation when they saw an opportunity to resist and keep what was theirs, and this was more obvious as people stormed to their houses and apartments to barricade against the occupying Republic forces...

"Any one got the time?" Holland asked the people working with him and Mayrin. One looked at his arm and then up at Holland "Its about 4:15pm" the man said "thank you" Holland said to the man as he put the final sand bag on the truck. He then sat down to take a rest "thats all of them, man that was a pain" Holland said, Mayrin also sat down and looked at him "water me" she asked him. Holland pulled out his water bottle and tossed it to her, she caught it and started to drink out of it.

IC: Rolf told Laku, "That is not a problem Ms. Moloti. I do believe we have some explaining to do ourselves anyway. And we would also like to know more about the pilot of the Darkstar and see what his current standing in the war is." There was much to be discussed afterall. Jacob's capture of the Terra, the encounter with Hades, and the mysterious woman searching for the pilot of Terra. Hopefully these could all be answered once speaking with the Union leaders. Rolf then asked Laku, "By the way, may I ask what your units are doing so far away from the Union in the first place?"

Laku clenched her fist and her face hardened a little. "So... they really haven't announced it yet..." she said. "I'm sorry to be the first to tell you this, but the Union has fallen. We're the only free forces left." There wouldn't be much time to let that sink in, as the Great White had suddenly emerged over the horizon. It flew closer and then began to descend, apparently meaning to sail alongside the passenger vessel. "The captain probably knows more than I do, if you need details..."

Rolf nodded and said, "I am sorry to hear the news." This was all he could bring himself to say. This was not good news for the free Earth though. If the Union truly did fall to the Republic, then an ally was tragically lost. At the very least, they would have the leaders to talk to. As the Great White landed down next to the ship, Rolf asked Laku, "Could you please direct me to the leaders if you could Ms. Moloti?"

Rolf nodded and said, "I am sorry to hear the news." This was all he could bring himself to say. This was not good news for the free Earth though. If the Union truly did fall to the Republic, then an ally was tragically lost. At the very least, they would have the leaders to talk to. As the Great White landed down next to the ship, Rolf asked Laku, "Could you please direct me to the leaders if you could Ms. Moloti?"

"Sure thing, just give me a second..." She took the line back up to her cockpit and opened a radio channel. "This is Moloti; the representatives from Europe want to come on board."

"The captain's in hanger one with the pilot of that Gundam," replied Gimbley. "Hop over to the lift and we'll bring you in."

Laku acknowledged the order and started up her Dingo. "Everyone, please back away from the deck!" she said. As soon as it was clear, she knelt down and held out her hands. "I'll hop you over, if that's okay." Rolf and Roland were understandably hesitant, but soon both were onboard. "Hold on tight!" she said. The two wrapped their arms around the suit's fingers as she gently nudged her thrusters. The Dingo rose slowly from the deck and negotiated the gap between the ships. She lowered her unit to the lift and placed the two representatives on the deck. "All right, bring them in! I'll stay up here with Adam."

The elevator descended into the hanger. Rolf and Roland saw the Darkstar and an unknown Gundam taking up two of the MS berths. As soon as they hit the floor, they were directed to where Simms, Mervin, and Star were chatting...

It was not a usual way for getting from one ship to another, but the two men would both have to do so in order to speak with the leaders. Rolf quickly passed a small phone to Jacob, who was still in disguise. As the Prime Ministers made it onto the Great White, there was hope that the two could soon talk to the leaders. As Rolf and Roland made it down to where the three were speaking, Rolf asked, "Greetings everyone. May we ask who is in charge here?"

"Excuse me a moment," said Simms, turning away from Star to meet the new arrivals. "Welcome aboard, I'm Captain Cornell Simms." He held out his hand. "The fleet admiral is probably halfway through the Gulf of Aden by now, so I'm afraid I'm the highest-ranking officer you'll be able to talk to at the moment."

Rolf shook his hand and said, "I see. I am sorry to hear about your nation's fall. We would like to gather your fleet to a meeting point however to discuss further options. Out of curiosity, is your leader, the National Representative, still alive somewhere?" He also managed to ask him, "And could you possibly introduce us to the pilot of the Darkstar if you have time?"...

Rolf shook his hand and said, "I see. I am sorry to hear about your nation's fall. We would like to gather your fleet to a meeting point however to discuss further options. Out of curiosity, is your leader, the National Representative, still alive somewhere?" He also managed to ask him, "And could you possibly introduce us to the pilot of the Darkstar if you have time?"...

"I'm sorry, but we don't know what happened to him, either," said Simms. "Things got pretty confusing at the end. The Polynesian Fleet betrayed us and led a Terran landing on the east coast, and around the same time we received orders from him to leave and assist friendlies overseas. Most likely, the capital has fallen and he is in Terran hands, but they control all news in and out of Australia at the moment, so we won't know until they say something."

He motioned towards Star, who was slightly taken aback without her disguise. "This is Star Lynde, the Darkstar's pilot... I'm surprised you didn't know her already, seeing that she was on your ship."

Rolf saw Star come up to meet them. She did seem familiar, like the woman searching for Jacob on the civilian ship, though he could not tell if it truly was her. Rolf explained, "We would have known her though we had no idea who the pilot of the Darkstar was. She and a Gemini unit joined us in combat when a strange Gundam attacked the Suez. After the Gundam we stole pushed it back, she landed on our ship."

Rolf saw Star come up to meet them. She did seem familiar, like the woman searching for Jacob on the civilian ship, though he could not tell if it truly was her. Rolf explained, "We would have known her though we had no idea who the pilot of the Darkstar was. She and a Gemini unit joined us in combat when a strange Gundam attacked the Suez. After the Gundam we stole pushed it back, she landed on our ship."

Ah, now things made a little more sense. The two men seemed to be who they said they were, too, which made the story a little more believable. But this 'strange Gundam' was troublesome. "That would explain the Terran suits we detected on your ship," he said at last. "Miss Lynde seems like a pretty strong-willed individual, so I guess it's no surprise that she was able to lie as low as she wanted."

"You said that one of your men stole a Terran Gundam, and that another one attacked you at Suez," Mervin said. "That would make... let's see... four Gundam-types produced by the Republic that we know of."

"And you said Suez was attacked, which is problematic," continued Simms. "Our main fleet is heading there now so that it can break out into the Mediterranean. If the Twilight Phoenix has lost control of the area, we might take heavy losses before we can even join your main force."

Rolf told Captain Simms, "The Gundam that attacked us hasn't destroyed the Suez all the way. In fact, it seemed as if it was only after the single Gundam that we stole. The two met, it simply attempted to destroy us and flew off. We do not know where the Gundam is located now, but we feel it could appear again."

As the men talked, the black Gundam that called itself "Hades" was a few miles away from the two ships. The pilot thought, "So it seems the Warrior of Terra will not appear unless he is prompted to do so... Then I know how to get him out..." Hades formed a ball of energy from its hands and prepared a blast for the Great White. It could easily destroy the ship with one blast, but that would only keep Terra in hiding. So it fired a simple warning shot for Terra to come out. The blast hit the Great White on its side, causing some damage, but not enough to destroy it.

As work around the base stopped for the day, workers got paid and then began to leave. Holland began to to walk around and see the base, he was amazed at the amount of work that got done. he then over heard people saying that the base would be done in a day or two at the current rate. The entire command, control and defence network in online and the base now had automated defences. On top of it all they had a Positron cannon which could decimate a fleet with one shot. In the end they were safe and could sleep soundly for the night.

Alarms sounded as the ship rocked violently from the blast and began drifting towards the civilian vessel. The helmsmen corrected course as quickly as possible to avoid a collision. Simms maintained his balance and ran to a com panel. "Bridge, what the hell was that?!"

"Beam attack to the starboard engines, heavy damage!" reported Gimbley. "It ate right through the armor!"

"Shit, the reactor?"

"Damage is local... I think the aim was deliberate!"

"Get damage control on it. Where'd it come from? What are Moloti and Sirius doing?!"

"We're looking for it..." said Rian, scanning the sky in the direction of the attack. "One mobile suit... TR-X unknown!!"

"An enemy Gundam?!" yelled Simms.

Nelson grabbed his helmet and ran off in the direction of his Gundam. He tapped Star's shoulder as he went past. "Let's move!" he said.

"It looks like our meeting has to be cut short," Simms said. "If what you said is true, then that Gundam followed you here..."

On the deck, Laku and Adam were rocked by the attack, but they managed to stay on their respective decks. "What the... Laku, you see that?!" Adam's scope had picked up the new enemy suit... it had appeared out of nowhere. Was it letting its position be known on purpose? "It's out of my range, I can't hit it from here!"

"G-Gundam?!" Laku gulped. Alone she didn't have a chance against it, but it would still be another minute before Nelson could make it out, at best. What if it attacked the ships again? Perhaps she could distract it. "It can't be helped!" she yelled, taking off. She flew at the black Gundam and prepared her missile barrage.

As the ship was rocked, Rolf heard Captain Simms's comment about how the TR-X followed them. He told him, "It must have. We searched the Gundam we stole for tracking devices and everything, but it was completely clean. Unfortunately, I don't think we have much time to discuss how it got here. I will ask for our pilot to engage it immeadietly." Rolf took out his phone and called for Jacob.

As Jacob looked on at the damage along with the crowd, he felt his phone ring. He answered, "What is it?"
Rolf answered him, "Now may be the time to activate the Gundam. The enemy Gundam is here again."
Jacob confirmed, "Very well then."
Jacob ran through the crowd and back down to the Mobile Suit hangar. Terra was there to be taken into battle again. He opened the cockpit, "TERRAN TYPE ACCEPTED" the voice said as usual. He sat himself into the seat, pressed on the hand scanners and launched himself into the sky. It would soon engage Hades...

"Take this!" yelled Laku, emptying her backpack. Dozens of missiles streaked towards the enemy suit. "No way he's dodging that!" It didn't need to. The Hades formed another energy ball and simply allowed the missiles to hit, with the ball absorbing each blast. "What the hell is it...?!" mumbled Laku, and when the smoke cleared it was unscathed. "No way!"

The Warrior of Terra needed further incentive. That civilian vessel would do. The Hades wasted no time in moving forward. Laku had no time to dodge. The Gundam sucked-punched the hapless Dingo. Laku was restrained by her seatbelt, but the blow rendered her instantly unconscious. Her suit began to plummet towards the civilian ship...

As Jacob saw Laku's mobile suit rendered unconcious, he shouted to Hades, "Stop that now! It's me you want isn't it?"
Hades looked up and saw its target. Indeed it wanted to speak to Jacob, but what the intentions were, were still unknown. Hades answered, "Hello again Warrior. Are you more inclined to hear what I have to say?"
Jacob answered, "No! I won't let you harm anyone else!" and formed a beam sword from his hand and prepared to strike. Hades saw this and blocked the strike with its own. Jacob did everything to force Hades off of the civilian ship and push it away from the ship and the Great White. Soon a fierce duel was to take place, and many would have a view of it...

occ: sorry if my post is a bit late, had to travel 4 hours in a car.

Roland looked up at the fight that followed, then he asked Rolf, "Why is the Gundam persistant? By now it should know that Jacob wouldn't want to follow him, it would have to do something to make him follow it. Like in the fairy tales, something, or someone is taken by the villan that the hero can't live without, the hero follows the villan, ect. ect. you know. Im just wondering why it hasn't done something like that, if it really wants Jacob to follow."

Nelson's suit hit the deck and he saw Laku's suit falling like a rock. "Laku!!" he yelled. No response. "No way... is she...?!" He wasted no time in taking flight. Lining himself up alongside her, Rangipapa caught the suit and slowed its descent until they came to rest at the water's surface. A second Gundam had emerged from the refugee ship and the enemy suit had focused its attention on him. "Are we no match for him, after all?"

occ: sorry if my post is a bit late, had to travel 4 hours in a car.

Roland looked up at the fight that followed, then he asked Rolf, "Why is the Gundam persistant? By now it should know that Jacob wouldn't want to follow him, it would have to do something to make him follow it. Like in the fairy tales, something, or someone is taken by the villan that the hero can't live without, the hero follows the villan, ect. ect. you know. Im just wondering why it hasn't done something like that, if it really wants Jacob to follow."

Rolf answered him, "I believe that is what that thing has determined. It seems that it is trying to determine what type of pilot Jacob is before it takes further action. It must be more like a computer trying to analyze situations. Or perhaps it has determined that, but needs to find someone to capture before it can lure Jacob..."

Nelson's suit hit the deck and he saw Laku's suit falling like a rock. "Laku!!" he yelled. No response. "No way... is she...?!" He wasted no time in taking flight. Lining himself up alongside her, Rangipapa caught the suit and slowed its descent until they came to rest at the water's surface. A second Gundam had emerged from the refugee ship and the enemy suit had focused its attention on him. "Are we no match for him, after all?"

Hades was engaged in a duel with Jacob's Gundam, but it was averted when Hades saw Nelson carrying Laku. When Hades saw the Rangipapa trying to rescue Laku, it fired a blast in its direction. It needed to take Laku prisoner later on, so it had to keep it in one place. Jacob took this chance by striking again with his sword, this time forcing Hades of its course and flying back. Jacob drew his rifle and fired at the black Gundam, but Hades blocked it with its shield. The two were now in a long range fight with their energy attacks, sending waves to the other ships despite how high up in the air the two were fighting...

Hades was engaged in a duel with Jacob's Gundam, but it was averted when Hades saw Nelson carrying Laku. When Hades saw the Rangipapa trying to rescue Laku, it fired a blast in its direction. It needed to take Laku prisoner later on, so it had to keep it in one place. Jacob took this chance by striking again with his sword, this time forcing Hades of its course and flying back. Jacob drew his rifle and fired at the black Gundam, but Hades blocked it with its shield. The two were now in a long range fight with their energy attacks, sending waves to the other ships despite how high up in the air the two were fighting...

Incoming attack! It looked like he hadn't escaped notice after all... Nelson dodged the attack but the shock from the explosion sent the two units flying. Nelson know that they couldn't hit the water and expect to get airborne again, so he pounded his thrusters to maintain altitude. He headed for the Great White, which was being washed away from the passenger ship due to the waves generated by the duel above.

"Those guys are insane!" yelled Adam. "Terra can build that shit? There's no way we can fight that!!"

Nelson gripped the controls and gritted his teeth. Star fought that thing at Suez? And lived? She'd certainly earned her attitude, he decided.

Incoming attack! It looked like he hadn't escaped notice after all... Nelson dodged the attack but the shock from the explosion sent the two units flying. Nelson know that they couldn't hit the water and expect to get airborne again, so he pounded his thrusters to maintain altitude. He headed for the Great White, which was being washed away from the passenger ship due to the waves generated by the duel above.

"Those guys are insane!" yelled Adam. "Terra can build that shit? There's no way we can fight that!!"

Nelson gripped the controls and gritted his teeth. Star fought that thing at Suez? And lived? She'd certainly earned her attitude, he decided.

IC: Hades saw Nelson heading for the Great White and left Jacob again. This time it appeared right in front of Nelson and launched a powerful punch into the Rangipapa's head. As it went backwards, it caught Laku's Gundam and had hold of it by the arm. It needed only to await another captor before it could soon declare an offer to Jacob...

OOC: Let's see if Kratna can join in soon. I've got a plan Zoingo helped me think of.

occ: yay! ive provided insparation :D (also, things that matter the most to the person, that is how the dragon and the knight tale goes. The dragon takes the princess, knight rescues her ect. No offense, but just two pilots isn't enough to bargan with. You really have to push to the extream on the person, like a friend or relative. Those are big barganing tools, sorry if I sound as if I know what I was doing, Ive just watched to many classics with the same plot over and over. )

occ: yay! ive provided insparation :D (also, things that matter the most to the person, that is how the dragon and the knight tale goes. The dragon takes the princess, knight rescues her ect.)

OOC: Yep, we just got to wait for Kratna to join in, and it will happen.

IC: Hades saw Nelson heading for the Great White and left Jacob again. This time it appeared right in front of Nelson and launched a powerful punch into the Rangipapa's head. As it went backwards, it caught Laku's Gundam and had hold of it by the arm. It needed only to await another captor before it could soon declare an offer to Jacob...

OOC: Let's see if Kratna can join in soon. I've got a plan Zoingo helped me think of.

Nelson was caught by surprise and was thrown backwards. He managed to avoid hitting the water again, but now there was a problem. The nigh-unbeatable black mobile suit had a prisoner. "Dammit... LAKU!"

"Bastard!" yelled Adam, pulling out his gatling. "I'll make you regret that!"

"Idiot, you can't spray him while he has her!" yelled Nelson in response, hurriedly keying 'beta' into his console. "We need a different plan!"

OOC: Yep, we just got to wait for Kratna to join in, and it will happen.

edited post Brazilam, it has a few add ons

(OOC: Oh snap, he's grabbing all of our guys by the balls! Metaphorically! :-D)

((ooc: figures... i take a nap and everything goes to hell.... Post incoming))

Nelson was caught by surprise and was thrown backwards. He managed to avoid hitting the water again, but now there was a problem. The nigh-unbeatable black mobile suit had a prisoner. "Dammit... LAKU!"

"Bastard!" yelled Adam, pulling out his gatling. "I'll make you regret that!"

"Idiot, you can't spray him while he has her!" yelled Nelson in response, hurriedly keying 'beta' into his console. "We need a different plan!"

Now Hades had what it needed. A bargaining tool. As it ascended further into the sky, it asked Jacob, "Do you see what I hold Warrior? Do you wish for the life of this woman to be forfeit today?"
Jacob answered, "Don't do it! What do you want from me?" This wasn't enough to convince Hades though. He knew he wasn't willing to let anyone be destroyed, but it needed another prisoner. One that was far more important to Jacob and would further catch his attention. As it saw Adam ready his gattling gun, it removed a missile from the back of Laku's mobile suit and threw it towards his direction.

occ: yay! ive provided insparation :D (also, things that matter the most to the person, that is how the dragon and the knight tale goes. The dragon takes the princess, knight rescues her ect. No offense, but just two pilots isn't enough to bargan with. You really have to push to the extream on the person, like a friend or relative. Those are big barganing tools, sorry if I sound as if I know what I was doing, Ive just watched to many classics with the same plot over and over. )

OOC: Don't worry, Star is very important to Jacob even being an enemy, so this should work out. And Laku is of some importance as well since Neslon and Adam might get all, "Get her back or I'll make you wish you were never born!"

Occ: true, very true

back to ICing:

The battle had now escalated to its peak and now the Gundam had a hostage.

"This is getting tense, the Gundam is resorting to barganing tools."

Roland then turned and faced Rolf

"Well, at least your not one of them, ;) then that would be a crisis. ;)"

Thomas froze. He could tell she meant it. "Sorry... can't resist a new toy, you know..."

"Daly, who authorized you to be in here?" barked Simms. The entire crew jumped. "Don't you have a job to do?"

"Sorry, sir!" he said, quickly exiting the hanger.

Mervin sighed. "It seems like we're all having trouble coping with these new affiliations."

"I apologize," said Simms. "We'll make sure no one touches your machine without your word. Now then, what it it you wanted to talk about?"

before she could answer star felt the impack of an Mobile suit landing and watch as one of the dingos desended into the hanger with amazingly enough 2 people in its fist

she watched as they were lowered to the ground and made there way over and plesentrys were exchanged. the news that the union had fallen had caught her off guard the ploynesians had betrayed the union turning its own military agains it... of course it had fallen and knowing the republic official anouncement would wait untill there hold had been solidified.

they had Stole the Terre... now that was hard to beleive. the bunker where the Darkstar was being held had be heavely guarded and it was nothing compaired to the terra.

the ship shook as it was hit by the blast from hades and star ran to the Darkstar fireing up her scanners Hades... this wasn't good... not good at all she powered up the systems as Nelson and the Dingo Launched

Stars arival into the frey was delayed due to waiting for nelson to launch and the slicht reconfiguration to the catapult for her to launch but as she rocketed into the air it wasn't looking good. the Hades had somehow managed to get ahold og the Dingo and looked like it was holding it hostage well time to help my new friends she drew her beam rifle and with the precision ain fired at the Hades aiming so that he wouldn't be able to use the Dingo as a sheild

As the Hades saw the Darkstar come out, it raised its left arm and blocked the rifle attack with its shield. As soon as it was done, Hades drew a ball of energy from its hand and fired at the Darkstar...

Jacob saw the Darkstar and knew what this meant... Star was here. Why was she fighting Hades? He could not tell for certain, but he would have to ask her what. He opened a transmission with her and asked, "Star, why are you fighting the Hades? Aren't you working with him?"

OOC: Don't worry, Jacob's wearing a hijab that covers most of his face, so Star can still think he's dead.

Adam fired off a small burst of fire which dealt with the missile. "Pft, is he looking down at me?" he muttered. "Nels, what's the plan?"

At that point, the Darkstar came up from the hanger and launched headlong into the fray. No hesitation at all. He made up his mind - he wasn't going to abandon Laku or show cowardice in front of these potential allies. "Three on one Gundam war!" he yelled, following Star into battle. "Cover the ship!"

As the Hades saw the Darkstar come out, it raised its left arm and blocked the rifle attack with its shield. As soon as it was done, Hades drew a ball of energy from its hand and fired at the Darkstar...

Jacob saw the Darkstar and knew what this meant... Star was here. Why was she fighting Hades? He could not tell for certain, but he would have to ask her what. He opened a transmission with her and asked, "Star, why are you fighting the Hades? Aren't you working with him?"

OOC: Don't worry, Jacob's wearing a hijab that covers most of his face, so Star can still think he's dead.

it was a simple matter for star to doge the shot but that sheild was going to be a problem and with the captured Dingo in its hand it really limited stars options.

Star was suprised by the face that apeared on the screen it was clearly some one who had taken alot of effort into covering there face and the radio distortion made the voice unrecognizeable

"working with him... the first time i saw that thing was when it apeard at Suez... the republic is insane for even considering building something like those" she was refering to bothe the Terra and the hadies "why arent you fighting with him your obviously both designed for the same perpouse"

"So what do we do now Mr. Gregors?" Roland asked.

Twilight Phoenix HQ
Meeting room 3

General Triner, General Waltfeld and several other members of the command staff. What they were doing is coming up with a way for them to take the fight to the republic over sea's as the fighting will not always be where they are now. Not only that but they needed to be able to provide fire support to Twilight ground forces. To do this they were looking at ships naval and land, however the problem was they were not cheap, to build or to buy. General waltfeld looked at the rest of them, hands folded "We dont need alot of ships, for the ground campaign I need only three ships, as for naval power five surface ships and two submarines should be enough, but surface ships is not my area of command" he said making his recomendation known. The others looked at him "a small force yes, land ships will be given priority right now as we wont need sea vessels until the liberation of the rest of the world" Triner said to waltfeld.

it was a simple matter for star to doge the shot but that sheild was going to be a problem and with the captured Dingo in its hand it really limited stars options.

Star was suprised by the face that apeared on the screen it was clearly some one who had taken alot of effort into covering there face and the radio distortion made the voice unrecognizeable

"working with him... the first time i saw that thing was when it apeard at Suez... the republic is insane for even considering building something like those" she was refering to bothe the Terra and the hadies "why arent you fighting with him your obviously both designed for the same perpouse"

As Star was busy talking with the pilot of Terra, Hades saw the instant to take advantage. It kept hold of Laku and speeded towards the Darkstar. Judging from the conversation they were having, the pilot of Hades could tell Jacob had a true bond with this one. As it got in range, Hades kicked the Darkstar in the back sending it flying. It formed an energy sword and sliced off parts of the wings. Jacob was about to block Hades, but saw that the Dingo it was carrying was in danger of being cut as well. As the Hades cut the parts of the wings, it punched the Darkstar into the civilian ship.

This time, the ship was now in danger of sinking. With both Gundams helpless, Hades now held the two mobile suits like a hunter returning with pelts from a hunt. Jacob saw that the ship was in grave danger and flew down to keep it from sinking to the bottom. As long has he kept it above water, the civilians would have a chance of surviving. He then heard the robotic voice of Hades say, "Now you see that I hold two important allies Warrior of Terra. Are you willing to hear my offer now?"

Jacob answered, "Yes, I am willing! Just don't harm them!"

Hades told him, "We shall discuss this in a more private place where there is no one to interfere. You will meet my demands if you wish to see these pilots alive ever again." Jacob would have let go of the ship and made an attempt to save the two mobile suits, but seeing the ship he was on would be sinking if he even let go of it for a second, he had to continue to listen. The Hades continued, "You will come to the Zagros Mountains in five days time. With the mastery you have over Terra, you should arrive in plenty of time. However, if you do not meet me there by the hour, I will personally dispose of these wretches and their souls will be on your conscience... I will be waiting Warrior of Terra!" and flew off with both Gundams in his hands. It was now about to lure Jacob to a place where he could learn of his plans and see if he was willing.

Meanwhile, Jacob was still holding the ship from collapsing and hoped the civilians could still be saved...

"So what do we do now Mr. Gregors?" Roland asked.

Rolf saw the battle intensify and soon the Darkstar and Laku's Dingo unit were under the capture of the Hades. It was truly horrifying, especially seeing two powerful allies being kidnapped. He saw Jacob's Gundam still holding onto the ship, trying to keep it from sinking. He told Roland, "We must see if we can help the civilians get on board this ship. If we don't help them, they will certainly drown."

"You're kidding me!!" Nelson yelled. It had beaten the Darkstar so easily!! But could he just let it leave?! He fired a few wild shots in its direction, but it was quickly fading out of range. He didn't have enough fuel or engine power to keep up. It had made fools of them all, and he hadn't been able to help Laku OR Star. He pounded his fist on the console. "Damn it!"

Simms had made it to the bridge and was glad to see the Gundam disappear, but now there were other problems. The civilian ship was in danger of sinking, and it was going to take a few hours to repair the starboard engine. They could sail fine, but they wouldn't be able to fly yet.

"Captain, what the hell are we going to do? It has Laku and Star!" radioed Nelson. "He said where he was going, and he's keeping them alive! If we go now, we can..."

"We're at a disadvantage!" Simms replied. "I understand how you feel, Lieutenant, but what do you think that other Gundam pilot feels any different? But he knows what's important now and what's important later. Help him keep that ship afloat. We will take the remaining refugees on board! Let the Admiral know that he'll have to proceed to Suez without us. It's in Twilight Phoenix hands, so it will be fine."

From his flagship, Hall received the report. If Great White could keep that freak Gundam busy, it would be a big help to them all. They were preparing to enter the Red Sea and would undoubtedly be detected by Suez any time now. "Roger that, Captain. Good hunting." He closed the channel. "Address the fleet - Suez is currently in Twilight hands. The Successor Fleet will proceed north as planned. Try to contact them as soon as possible!"

The deck of both ships were in a mass of people and confusion, people were evacuating off the sinking civilian ship and being taken aboard the Oceanic Union ship. When everyone had been evacuated, Roland found an officer to the OU.

"Tell your leaders to take thease civillians and drop them off at the Suez, there they will be most safe."

He then found Rolf again

"Jacob has returned, we better acompany him."

Suez command center

The new command center was all shiny and brand new, monitors all over one wall, and several rows of computers for the CIC and communications. The base commander walked by the radar and sonar area when blips began showing up "Ah commander I got something here" the man said. The base commander walked over and looked at the screen "What do you got for me?" she asked him "Looks like a fleet, the computer is currently looking for a library match" he said as the computer began to identify them.

OOC: Im guessing a carrier and some escorts?

As Star was busy talking with the pilot of Terra, Hades saw the instant to take advantage. It kept hold of Laku and speeded towards the Darkstar. Judging from the conversation they were having, the pilot of Hades could tell Jacob had a true bond with this one. As it got in range, Hades kicked the Darkstar in the back sending it flying. It formed an energy sword and sliced off parts of the wings. Jacob was about to block Hades, but saw that the Dingo it was carrying was in danger of being cut as well. As the Hades cut the parts of the wings, it punched the Darkstar into the civilian ship.

This time, the ship was now in danger of sinking. With both Gundams helpless, Hades now held the two mobile suits like a hunter returning with pelts from a hunt. Jacob saw that the ship was in grave danger and flew down to keep it from sinking to the bottom. As long has he kept it above water, the civilians would have a chance of surviving. He then heard the robotic voice of Hades say, "Now you see that I hold two important allies Warrior of Terra. Are you willing to hear my offer now?"

Jacob answered, "Yes, I am willing! Just don't harm them!"

Hades told him, "We shall discuss this in a more private place where there is no one to interfere. You will meet my demands if you wish to see these pilots alive ever again." Jacob would have let go of the ship and made an attempt to save the two mobile suits, but seeing the ship he was on would be sinking if he even let go of it for a second, he had to continue to listen. The Hades continued, "You will come to the Zagros Mountains in five days time. With the mastery you have over Terra, you should arrive in plenty of time. However, if you do not meet me there by the hour, I will personally dispose of these wretches and their souls will be on your conscience... I will be waiting Warrior of Terra!" and flew off with both Gundams in his hands. It was now about to lure Jacob to a place where he could learn of his plans and see if he was willing.

Meanwhile, Jacob was still holding the ship from collapsing and hoped the civilians could still be saved...

star had actualy been caught off guard for once and she didn't like it as she suddenly found herself flying the other direction out of control slamming in to the ship before sh could regain her own feet she was snached up by the hades... well she was haveing none of thisshe refused to play the damsel in distress. she pilled on the arm holding her swinging hr feet up inbetween her and the Hadied and both pulled and pushed... she would either break its grip or pull one of there arms off she didn't care witch as she opend fire with her wrist mounted gattling guns... she wasn't about to sit still while she was draged off

The deck of both ships were in a mass of people and confusion, people were evacuating off the sinking civilian ship and being taken aboard the Oceanic Union ship. When everyone had been evacuated, Roland found an officer to the OU.

"Tell your leaders to take thease civillians and drop them off at the Suez, there they will be most safe."

He then found Rolf again

"Jacob has returned, we better acompany him."

"Clean up hanger two, we need to make room for more mobile suits!" Mervin barked. The civilian ship was sinking, so they would have to carry its Gundam and Gemini. And they would need room for when the saved Laku and Star... there was no "if" here. "We'll move Rangipapa in there once it's ready. Until then, we're storing everyone in here - Rangipapa, Magnum Dingo, Gemini, TR-X! Find the pilots of those units and make sure we're clear on what kind of maintenance is and isn't permissible."

The officer delivered the report to Simms, who frowned when he looked at it. "Why do they want us to go back to Suez?" he asked. "Star mentioned they were heading towards Dawwah, and the Zagros Mountains are in Iran... We can just as easily take the civilians there en route to the Persian Gulf. If they think we're going to abandon Moloti, they're mistaken. We're going to pull our weight in this alliance!"


OOC: Im guessing a carrier and some escorts?

(OOC: Hmm... I said they evacuated 3000 MS, and if I make the super-liberal and probably gross overestimate of a legions per carrier, that's 30. Of course, they'd have to be huge for that capacity, so unless we're assuming the future Suez has been made a lot wider and deeper or that the "carriers" are more like cargo ships than anything, there's no way they're getting through fully loaded or even at all... dang. As for escorts, a combat group of 30 carriers would have in excess of 100 surface vessels and submarines. Wow. What the hell was I thinking trying to shove all that through a canal?)

OOC: single file in a line through the canal, might take time but thats how it will have to be done :D mind you aircraft carriers can already go through it

(OOC: Hmm... I said they evacuated 3000 MS, and if I make the super-liberal and probably gross overestimate of a legions per carrier, that's 30. Of course, they'd have to be huge for that capacity, so unless we're assuming the future Suez has been made a lot wider and deeper or that the "carriers" are more like cargo ships than anything, there's no way they're getting through fully loaded or even at all... dang. As for escorts, a combat group of 30 carriers would have in excess of 100 surface vessels and submarines. Wow. What the hell was I thinking trying to shove all that through a canal?)

((ooc: i was going with the fugure that the ones in space hold abour 24... wich is a large number all things considerd))

(OOC: Ah, yeah, I figured in space, the things have to function as battleships, too, which is why the capacity is limited. But something that's just a straight up carrier, like tanker sized and just hauling suits, could fit more if it didn't do any fighting itself.

And I had no idea carriers fit through now, so that definitely helps. I knew it'd be one at a time, but I really didn't think that through enough... NOOB POWERS!!)

(OOC: Ah, yeah, I figured in space, the things have to function as battleships, too, which is why the capacity is limited. But something that's just a straight up carrier, like tanker sized and just hauling suits, could fit more if it didn't do any fighting itself. And I had no idea carriers fit through, so I guess that makes things possible...)

((ooc: well a 20 meter peice of machenery takes up a lot of room weither its standing up or laying down so ar (rough guessing) 20 x 5 x 5 thats 500 square meters per unit by 24 units is roughly 12000 square meters... god thats alot of empty space))

((ooc: well a 20 meter peice of machenery takes up a lot of room weither its standing up or laying down so ar (rough guessing) 20 x 5 x 5 thats 500 square meters per unit by 24 units is roughly 12000 square meters... god thats alot of empty space))

(OOC: Yeeeeeeeah.... you watch the anime and go, "Oh, they can move stuff anywhere without a problem," and then you do the math, and it's like "WTF how do they fit that inside?"... I seem to have trapped myself with that. Darn you, reality. They'll just have to be a crapload of super cheap 25 machine cargo boats or something. The equivalent of what you used to invade me, or something... floating bathtub with a bridge o_O)

OOC: its not that they look bigger on the inside, the people just look smaller, either way its not like im going to stop you from getting to the med, once i get ships this will get more interesting.

(OOC: Heh yeah, sorry to take over the board with OOCs... anyway I'm out until tomorrow night or Monday morning [east coast US time], use my characters and stuff as needed, just don't kill anyone with a name please ^_^)

star had actualy been caught off guard for once and she didn't like it as she suddenly found herself flying the other direction out of control slamming in to the ship before she could regain her own feet she was snatched up by the hades... well she was haveing none of this. She refused to play the damsel in distress. She pulled on the arm holding her swinging her feet up in between her and the Hades and both pulled and pushed... she would either break its grip or pull one of there arms off she didn't care witch as she opend fire with her wrist mounted gattling guns... she wasn't about to sit still while she was draged off

Saudi Arabia Desert
Hades was about half way towards reaching his goal at the Zagros Mountains. While on the way there, it noticed that Star was attempting to free herself of his grip. "I knew you would attempt to be resourceful traitor..." The pilot of Hades told Star. It ceased speeding and threw Star's mobile suit straight into the desert sand. As Darkstar attempted to escape, Hades kicked Darkstar square in the chest. After that, it repeatedly punched Darkstar in the chest to ensure it learned its lesson. After the Darkstar was punished to Hades's satisfaction, it warned Star, "Do that again and I will not be so merciful..." It grabbed Star's mobile suit again and began flying off again towards the Zagros Mountatins.

((ooc: we now return you to regular schedualed programing))

the ocupation to the colony was swift as 2000 marines poored into the station quickly suppressing any resistence as Leo's patroled the streets. the mobile suits where more a display of power then ment for any real fighting because if a MS battle did erupt inside the colony would be doomed (eg heliopolus) after the hangers had been sucured the 2nd fleat had been notified and had moved in from earth orbit ariving the same time as the scandinavian fleat.

tong had been in the command center of the colony and watched on the screeens as the fleats engaged one another they where evenly matched the terran carriers suplying Mobile suits while the destroyers engaged the scandinavian ships. tong watched for several minutes before deciding on if his asistance would be needed... he would wait afrew moments longer befor deciding

Meeting room 3 (OOC: yes again back to that room)

General Triner and the others were going through various designed when General Waltfeld came across a interesting design "Take a look at these, Petrie and Lesseps class, they use a scale system to move around, so they can move on land and sea" he told them as the others brought up the plans "this is a design we should look closer at, it could be exactly what we are looking for" Triner said.

"Clean up hanger two, we need to make room for more mobile suits!" Mervin barked. The civilian ship was sinking, so they would have to carry its Gundam and Gemini. And they would need room for when the saved Laku and Star... there was no "if" here. "We'll move Rangipapa in there once it's ready. Until then, we're storing everyone in here - Rangipapa, Magnum Dingo, Gemini, TR-X! Find the pilots of those units and make sure we're clear on what kind of maintenance is and isn't permissible."

The officer delivered the report to Simms, who frowned when he looked at it. "Why do they want us to go back to Suez?" he asked. "Star mentioned they were heading towards Dawwah, and the Zagros Mountains are in Iran... We can just as easily take the civilians there en route to the Persian Gulf. If they think we're going to abandon Moloti, they're mistaken. We're going to pull our weight in this alliance!"

The four remaining pilots went to the Captains bridge and made their reports. Jacob was amazed when he got out of the Terra. He didn't feel as exhausted as much as he did before, but now oonly had a slight feeling of diziness. He guessed it was a result of piloting the Gundam more often.

Jaron said, "I would have helped, but Star told me to remain. I believe she wanted me to remain so I would not risk being killed. Like Ms. Lynde, I also left the Republic only hoping to be of some help to her. But obviously it does not seem that she wishes me to do so."

Jacob was able to give his full report saying, "Hades told me to meet with him in the Zagros Mountains. I don't know why he wants me to come, but I suppose he wants me to arrive without any help if things must come to violence between us."

Saudi Arabia Desert
Hades was about half way towards reaching his goal at the Zagros Mountains. While on the way there, it noticed that Star was attempting to free herself of his grip. "I knew you would attempt to be resourceful traitor..." The pilot of Hades told Star. It ceased speeding and threw Star's mobile suit straight into the desert sand. As Darkstar attempted to escape, Hades kicked Darkstar square in the chest. After that, it repeatedly punched Darkstar in the chest to ensure it learned its lesson. After the Darkstar was punished to Hades's satisfaction, it warned Star, "Do that again and I will not be so merciful..." It grabbed Star's mobile suit again and began flying off again towards the Zagros Mountatins.

mercy had never been part of stars vocabulary neither was giveing up and she wasn't about to add it now. be sides if this bastard wanted her dead she would be already he had something planed and it involved her being alive so fine she would continue to resist as long as she could. fortunatly nothing important had been seriously dammaged by the pounding she had just gotten and that wasn't good for the Hades.

she used him as a lever and swund herself around infrount of himand grabing onn with her legs ans swung with her free arm hitting him back "noone...ever...hits...me...EVER!" every work was followed buy a blow to the Hadied... its head its chest shoulders arms... she didn't care where she hit it and if it made him let go so much the better but she was not going down without a fight she't only stop when she was dead... ((ooc: or unconcious))

mercy had never been part of stars vocabulary neither was giveing up and she wasn't about to add it now. be sides if this bastard wanted her dead she would be already he had something planed and it involved her being alive so fine she would continue to resist as long as she could. fortunatly nothing important had been seriously dammaged by the pounding she had just gotten and that wasn't good for the Hades.

she used him as a lever and swund herself around infrount of himand grabing onn with her legs ans swung with her free arm hitting him back "noone...ever...hits...me...EVER!" every work was followed buy a blow to the Hadied... its head its chest shoulders arms... she didn't care where she hit it and if it made him let go so much the better but she was not going down without a fight she't only stop when she was dead... ((ooc: or unconcious))

"So you are truly going to continue are your?" Hades dodged the blows Star threw at it and got around her again and this time kicked her so hard in the back, she was forced to the desert ground again. Hades now knew Star was too persistant to cooperate, so it would have to resort to knocking her unconcious like he did Laku. Her death would not serve in its favor, so it would have to face her this time. It let go of Laku's Dingo and took a fighting stance. It told Star, "If you won't come quietly, then come and proove you deserve better..."

"So you are truly going to continue are your?" Hades dodged the blows Star threw at it and got around her again and this time kicked her so hard in the back, she was forced to the desert ground again. Hades now knew Star was too persistant to cooperate, so it would have to resort to knocking her unconcious like he did Laku. Her death would not serve in its favor, so it would have to face her this time. It let go of Laku's Dingo and took a fighting stance. It told Star, "If you won't come quietly, then come and proove you deserve better..."

Star quickly got to her feet this time drawing her beam sword watching as it glowed into life the Purple beam cracklng along the edge "fine you wanna fight... Bring it" she charged in swinging high aiming for the chest... she didn't plan on actualy hitting it it was more to get a feel for its fighting style

Star quickly got to her feet this time drawing her beam sword watching as it glowed into life the Purple beam cracklng along the edge "fine you wanna fight... Bring it" she charged in swinging high aiming for the chest... she didn't plan on actualy hitting it it was more to get a feel for its fighting style

Hades stood in its place as it waited for Star to attack. As soon as she was within range, it sent up a hard uppercut into the Darkstar's chest, flew behind and kicked it in the back. Afterwards, Hades fired a blast of energy from its hands as a type of warning shot at the feet of the Darkstar. Hades prepared ball of energy from its hand to form a beam saber to prepare to engage it as it would be well needed for the duel that was inevitable to occur...

"Are there any on the production lines that have not been bought yet?" General waltfeld asked. Another man who was one of Waltfelds checked a file on his screen "Yes, it seems one Petrie class was ordered but the money was never delivered, which means we can send over the money and a crew to pick it up would only take a couple days to get it here" the man said to them as he went through various files "Contact the manufacturer and buy that petrie, then place a order for another petrie and a lesseps class to be paid for apon pick up" Triner told every one "Vary well, it should be here in three days, we will send the crew out today for it reaching Suez two days later" Waltfeld said.

Hades stood in its place as it waited for Star to attack. As soon as she was within range, it sent up a hard uppercut into the Darkstar's chest, flew behind and kicked it in the back. Afterwards, Hades fired a blast of energy from its hands as a type of warning shot at the feet of the Darkstar. Hades prepared ball of energy from its hand to form a beam saber to prepare to engage it as it would be well needed for the duel that was inevitable to occur...

HIs hitting her was really starting to piss her off as she staired him down her sword versus that energy beam... well a beam aber was still a beam saber even if it was the same size as her own beam sword.
she charged again swinging low letting him block her as she spun past him and slamed her free arm into his back hopeing to damage one of his wings if he couldn't fly it would cause problems for his hostage plans

Hades thrusted forward and missed the Darkstar's strike by a foot. As it thrusted on, it turned around and fired a beam of energy from its hands, sending more sand flying. Through the storm of sand, Hades burst through and punched the Darkstar in the chets and thrust its beam sword into the Darkstar's arms. Leaving traces of the Darkstar behind would only cause Jacob to believe that Hades had killed Star, but stabbing the arms would be enough to stop any further resistance. To make sure of it, Hades grasped the Darkstar's head and crushed the eyes to render her vision defunct. He told her, "You were good fun, but I must use you to get Terra to come here. Do be a good girl and follow along now."...

Hades thrusted forward and missed the Darkstar's strike by a foot. As it thrusted on, it turned around and fired a beam of energy from its hands, sending more sand flying. Through the storm of sand, Hades burst through and punched the Darkstar in the chets and thrust its beam sword into the Darkstar's arms. Leaving traces of the Darkstar behind would only cause Jacob to believe that Hades had killed Star, but stabbing the arms would be enough to stop any further resistance. To make sure of it, Hades grasped the Darkstar's head and crushed the eyes to render her vision defunct. He told her, "You were good fun, but I must use you to get Terra to come here. Do be a good girl and follow along now."...

Star pounded her fist's on her consloe in fustration as the Darkstars arms stoped responding and her cameras where crushed "f*** you, you F***ing basterd" she kept cursing him letting him hear her anger and wrath if she ever got here hands on the little twerp she would throtle him it would make what she did to victor and tried to do to jacob look like childs play and her threat to thomas like a pinch in compairison...
she was forsed to let herself be draged off as her sword droped from her hands lying forgoten in the sand

(OOC: Hmm, I see two problems at this point. First, I've somewhat abandoned Jagaro, which isn't helping him get into the world. Also, collectively we are suffering from a noticeable lack of stupid civilian kids stealing mobile suits. So here's my solution :-D)

Derby, Occupied Australia: North Zone

The two youths crept through a hole in the wire fence, which was badly in need of maintenance following the battle for the base. The Terrans had swept in so quickly that they hadn't had time to secure their perimeter. And just moments earlier, mobile suits had just started exploding for no discernible reason. Now the entire base was a mess as crews rushed to clean up the mess and reestablish some semblance of order.

Will Morris smiled confidently as he stood on the edge of a long tarmac. He was maybe a hundred yards from the nearest hanger, which appeared to be unguarded at the moment. His little brother, Croc, was breathing heavily behind him. He was a little more nervous. "Bro, this is stupid... if they catch us..."

"They're not gonna catch us," Will said. "Look at 'em go. They're freakin' out. Whatever hit this place serious farked them up, but it looks like it was just the old ones... which is good, 'cause we don't want that garbage."

"Can we actually do this?" Croc asked. "I mean... us, pilots?"

"Pssh, it'll be a piece of cake!" Will replied, as the two crept up to the hanger. "The controls have to be easy... Terrans are dumbasses, remember?" They pushed the door aside as quietly as they could. The hanger was empty except for four Gemini IIs, two at each wall. Perfect. Will grabbed the wire of one and tugged, and he was pulled up to the cockpit. Croc hesitated and then did the same with the unit next to his brother's.

Will entered the cockpit and immediately reached under the seat for the manual. "Let's see... hatch close..." He hit a switch on the console and it closed. Another switch, and the cameras were on. He grabbed his radio. "Hey, Croc, you find the manual? It's all in here, we can totally nab these!"

"Yeah, I think I get it..." Croc fumbled with the restraints but eventually had himself buckled in. He was just big enough to reach the pedals. "What channel is this, anyway?"

"Channel?" asked Will. "Isn't it already set to one? Oh wait, is this on broadcast?"

Another voice suddenly came out of the set, and both boys froze. "Hey, who the hell is that? Somebody track that signal... hanger eight, the hell's anyone in there for?!"

"Shit, shit!" yelled Croc. "Bro, we're screwed!"

"Nononono, it's fine, it's fine!" replied Will. "We're already buckled in, so we'll just be fast!" He gripped the controls and fired his head guns into the suit across from him, taking it out. (OOC: Didn't see anything written next to Gemini II in the stats page, so I'm assuming same weapons as Gemini I.) Croc followed suit and the two walked rather awkwardly to the hanger's rear door. Will fired his thrusters forward and broke out into the open. "We'll find some Union army or something. There's bound to be someone left."

The two made a beeline for the edge of the base and were over the fence. A pursuit force made of Gemini IIs and Aries took a few pot shots and then charged off in pursuit.

"They're shooting... they're really shooting at us!" yelled Croc. "Oh God, we're really gonna die... AAH!" Aries had already overtaken them and were pouring fire down. The two Gemini IIs tried to dance around the bullets, which gave the pursuing Geminis time to catch up.

"Crap... what else do we have on these things?!" asked Will, frantically checking his computer.

"Why did I let you talk me into this?!" cried Croc. "Man, I'm gonna die before I get a girlfriend and everything... I'm gonna die a virgin, bro, thanks a lot!"

"Dude, your name's Archie, you were gonna die a virgin anyway."

"This isn't time to tease me, man! You know what, as soon as we get to heaven, I'm gonna beat your ass. I'm gonna beat your ass in front of farking Jesus and ask for forgiveness while I do it!"

Will's computer beeped with an alarm. There was a solitary red dot approaching the battlefield. "Hey... you see this?"

"What, a red dot? That's... bad right?"

"Well, we're in a Terran robot, so red is actually good! We're saved!"

"Except... uh... we'll look red to him, won't we?"

"Then shoot at the green dots!"

"We've been doing that!"

"Do it more!"

(OOC: Okay, Beckett, your Derby raid is all set up :-D)

Beckett had started the raid in the normal fashion by luncing chlorine rockets at the air base of course there was a wind that blew the deadly gas away before it was able to do more than blind a few pilots. Next he started picking off any mobile suits that looked like they might get up. When he came into the base he found there was already a pair of G2s doing some of his work for him. He raidoed one of them "This is Travis Beckett, pilot of the Virus gundam, and bandit of the south seas, identify yourselves."

Will responded "Um.. I am Will Morris and this is my little brother Archie we figured with the base in such a mess like this we could steal some mobile suits and sell them for parts."

"Well kid stay out of my way and mabey destory a few republic mobile suits and I'll let you do whatever you want with those G2s and give you 10% of the profits from the raid."

OOC: leaving the chance for retaliation up to whoever I don't want to be acused of godmoding.

Beckett had started the raid in the normal fashion by luncing chlorine rockets at the air base of course there was a wind that blew the deadly gas away before it was able to do more than blind a few pilots. Next he started picking off any mobile suits that looked like they might get up. When he came into the base he found there was already a pair of G2s doing some of his work for him. He raidoed one of them "This is Travis Beckett, pilot of the Virus gundam, and bandit of the south seas, identify yourselves."

Will responded "Um.. I am Will Morris and this is my little brother Archie we figured with the base in such a mess like this we could steal some mobile suits and sell them for parts."

"Well kid stay out of my way and mabey destory a few republic mobile suits and I'll let you do whatever you want with those G2s and give you 10% of the profits from the raid."

OOC: leaving the chance for retaliation up to whoever I don't want to be acused of godmoding.

((ooc: i guess thats me))

the Republic forces were still realing from the Union Hack when reports of the atempted theft og 2 G2 some of the only unafecte modles had the base in an uproar and the sudden attack of the Virus wasn't helping.

"suround them!" somebody just stop them!"
G2's moved to suround the theifs and the virus shooting at the Virus and trying to subdue the stolen mobile suits. it was to close to rish Sagitarus and aries and they where being updated anyway since thay had proven vulnerable to the hack

((ooc: i guess thats me))

the Republic forces were still realing from the Union Hack when reports of the atempted theft og 2 G2 some of the only unafecte modles had the base in an uproar and the sudden attack of the Virus wasn't helping.

"suround them!" somebody just stop them!"
G2's moved to suround the theifs and the virus shooting at the Virus and trying to subdue the stolen mobile suits. it was to close to rish Sagitarus and aries and they where being updated anyway since thay had proven vulnerable to the hack

"DUDE, why did you tell him my real name?" Croc moaned, searching frantically for another weapon. "You do know who that is, right? THE Travis Beckett, he was in our textbook and everything!"

"I know, and he's letting us work with him!" yelled Will, pulling up the arm vulcans. "How sweet is this?!"

"Not the word I'd use for it... !!" They were under heavy bombardment from the base's compliment of Gemini IIs, but the Virus was definitely evening the odds. It was taking quite a bit of punishment without any significant damage... so that was the strength of a Gundam, huh?

Star pounded her fist's on her consloe in fustration as the Darkstars arms stoped responding and her cameras where crushed "f*** you, you F***ing basterd" she kept cursing him letting him hear her anger and wrath if she ever got here hands on the little twerp she would throtle him it would make what she did to victor and tried to do to jacob look like childs play and her threat to thomas like a pinch in compairison...
she was forsed to let herself be draged off as her sword droped from her hands lying forgoten in the sand

Laku was slowly coming to. She opened her eyes slowly and tried to move her hands. They were still wrapped tightly around her controls. Half of the monitors were fuzzed from the impact of the black Gundam's savage attack, but she was able to tell she was moving somehow. She was a bit dizzy.

She looked at her scope. She was over the Arabian Peninsula and moving north... fast! There were also two units right on top of her. She groggily checked her side cameras. She saw the Darkstar's head poking out from the other side of a black object. So apparently they were captives of the black Gundam.

It looked like her radio still worked. Lazily, she tried to connect to the other cockpit. "Hey..." she said. "You alive, too?"

Laku was slowly coming to. She opened her eyes slowly and tried to move her hands. They were still wrapped tightly around her controls. Half of the monitors were fuzzed from the impact of the black Gundam's savage attack, but she was able to tell she was moving somehow. She was a bit dizzy.

She looked at her scope. She was over the Arabian Peninsula and moving north... fast! There were also two units right on top of her. She groggily checked her side cameras. She saw the Darkstar's head poking out from the other side of a black object. So apparently they were captives of the black Gundam.

It looked like her radio still worked. Lazily, she tried to connect to the other cockpit. "Hey..." she said. "You alive, too?"

"if thats what you wanna call it" star was still pissed she had calmed somewhat but her anger was on a low boil ready to go off"aparently this A-hole wants to use us a bait to lure the pilot of the terra for whatever reason. can you see anything this F***er screwed with my cameras" if she couldnt see for herself she'd get someone elds to see for her

The four remaining pilots went to the Captains bridge and made their reports. Jacob was amazed when he got out of the Terra. He didn't feel as exhausted as much as he did before, but now oonly had a slight feeling of diziness. He guessed it was a result of piloting the Gundam more often.

Jaron said, "I would have helped, but Star told me to remain. I believe she wanted me to remain so I would not risk being killed. Like Ms. Lynde, I also left the Republic only hoping to be of some help to her. But obviously it does not seem that she wishes me to do so."

Jacob was able to give his full report saying, "Hades told me to meet with him in the Zagros Mountains. I don't know why he wants me to come, but I suppose he wants me to arrive without any help if things must come to violence between us."

"To think I'd meet someone like Crofton's son here..." muttered Simms, receiving Jaron's report. "Well, son, if soldiers were half as loyal to their superiors as you are to her, our jobs would be a lot easier." He shook the young man's hand. "You're welcome to stay as long as you need to."

Now it was Jacob's turn. He was still in disguise and didn't give his name... perhaps that was still for the best. Rolf and Roland exchanged nervous glances, hoping the captain wouldn't press the issue. "I understand, but one of our crew has also been captured, and we'd like to assist if possible... we may have the opportunity to negotiate with the Army of Islam in Tehran, as well. In any case, Lieutenant Allblack insists on helping, and we can use this time to come up with a strategy for dealing with that thing."

"if thats what you wanna call it" star was still pissed she had calmed somewhat but her anger was on a low boil ready to go off"aparently this A-hole wants to use us a bait to lure the pilot of the terra for whatever reason. can you see anything this F***er screwed with my cameras" if she couldnt see for herself she'd get someone elds to see for her

Apparently the other pilot hadn't been injured... just enraged. Laku had to admit that the feeling of powerlessness would've made her angry, too, if her head didn't hurt so much. She tried to get power to her remaining monitors. "Can't see straight ahead..." she muttered. "Just a few patches here and there... nothing but sand. My computer has us over Arabia..." Bait for the Terra... there were more Gundams? And why would it need two hostages?

Apparently the other pilot hadn't been injured... just enraged. Laku had to admit that the feeling of powerlessness would've made her angry, too, if her head didn't hurt so much. She tried to get power to her remaining monitors. "Can't see straight ahead..." she muttered. "Just a few patches here and there... nothing but sand. My computer has us over Arabia..." Bait for the Terra... there were more Gundams? And why would it need two hostages?

Arabia... where was it going "can you get a better idea of its heading? my systems are trashed" she really hated relying on other people but she did waht she had to do... knowlage was power after all

Arabia... where was it going "can you get a better idea of its heading? my systems are trashed" she really hated relying on other people but she did waht she had to do... knowlage was power after all

Laku went back to her console and tried to get something up. She hoped their captor wasn't aware of their exchange. "We must have been heading north for awhile now, or else we wouldn't be so far inland... anyone's guess how much fuel that thing has. If we keep going we'll enter the Persian Gulf in a few hours."

hey can i join

hey can i join

Check the OOC board (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=532781) for details :-)

Laku went back to her console and tried to get something up. She hoped their captor wasn't aware of their exchange. "We must have been heading north for awhile now, or else we wouldn't be so far inland... anyone's guess how much fuel that thing has. If we keep going we'll enter the Persian Gulf in a few hours."

"i have no idea... i know the darkstar has about 2 hours running time but that thing is way more advanced. for all i know it could fly around the world without stoping" she had been working on her systems trying to get something to come up but he had done more damage than she had origonaly thought it seemed only the targeting computer and weapons controls were working but those where useless with no arms

"To think I'd meet someone like Crofton's son here..." muttered Simms, receiving Jaron's report. "Well, son, if soldiers were half as loyal to their superiors as you are to her, our jobs would be a lot easier." He shook the young man's hand. "You're welcome to stay as long as you need to."

Now it was Jacob's turn. He was still in disguise and didn't give his name... perhaps that was still for the best. Rolf and Roland exchanged nervous glances, hoping the captain wouldn't press the issue. "I understand, but one of our crew has also been captured, and we'd like to assist if possible... we may have the opportunity to negotiate with the Army of Islam in Tehran, as well. In any case, Lieutenant Allblack insists on helping, and we can use this time to come up with a strategy for dealing with that thing."

"I certainly hope so, but if we cannot reach Hades in time, we cannot hope to rescue them. I will gladly accept Lieutenant Allblack's assistance, especially if he considers this to be as personal as he says." Jacob told them. "It does seem possible we can speak with the Army of Islam, though hopefully Hades will not do anything to harm the people there. The Army has been long isolated from the known world, and there is chance that its homeland may not be so inviting."

Jaron interjected saying, "I would like to help as well. Ms. Lynde has long assured my safety and I feel if it weren't for her, I would still be serving the Republic." Jaron was far from proud of being a Crofton, but this was obviously how everyone would know him. He wanted to help Star for all she did and show how he was now loyal to the resistance who desired to free the Earth from Republic control.

"DUDE, why did you tell him my real name?" Croc moaned, searching frantically for another weapon. "You do know who that is, right? THE Travis Beckett, he was in our textbook and everything!"

"I know, and he's letting us work with him!" yelled Will, pulling up the arm vulcans. "How sweet is this?!"

"Not the word I'd use for it... !!" They were under heavy bombardment from the base's compliment of Gemini IIs, but the Virus was definitely evening the odds. It was taking quite a bit of punishment without any significant damage... so that was the strength of a Gundam, huh?

"Ok kids looks like things are going to get messy, you two take out the ones be hind me, I'll worry about the front and sides." He fired off Virus' artillery at one of the G2s flanking him on the right before rushing to the three in front of him and spraying them with acid. By the time he had taken them out those three the artillery had reloaded so he fired it at one of the other flanking G2s this time on the left side. He rushed the suits to the right spraying them with acid and fired off the artillery at one of the suits the Morris boys where fighting.

"Hey we could have taken that one out." Croc said over the raido as him and his brother finished off one of the other suits they where fighting.

"I am sure you could have, but then again just because you don't need the help dose not mean you couldn't use the help." Travis said before firing of the artillery and finishing the last one off with a good helping of sulfuric acid.

After the battle ended Travis raidoed for grace to send a slavage crew to come pick up any thing worth graping. Next he adressed the kids "If your lucky the tarrens won't be able to ID you, but if you to get coot your dead meat. Now I am going to make you an offer like I said you can do what ever you want with those suits, but hear is the offer you two can join my crew and we will give your family a nice place to live or you can go about your marry way and pray you don't get coot."

OOC: up to Dancougar to dacide if they join him or not.

"i have no idea... i know the darkstar has about 2 hours running time but that thing is way more advanced. for all i know it could fly around the world without stoping" she had been working on her systems trying to get something to come up but he had done more damage than she had origonaly thought it seemed only the targeting computer and weapons controls were working but those where useless with no arms

After a couple of hours, Hades had come to a mountainous region. It had very little resistance getting to the Zagros Mountains, but it now had to only wait for Jacob to arrive. It found an area in the mountains where there was enough room to set the two mobile suits down. It threw the Darkstar and Laku's Dingo down into the area and landed on the highest peak to watch over them. It warned them in its robotic voice, "Attempts of escape will not get you any results. You will wait for Terra to arrive, and then your release will be discussed..."

Tehran, Iran

The AoI was mobilizing for a final sort of defense. Intelligence reports had shown that enemy craft had made it into the North of the nation, a breach to security that could not be tolerated. Attack aircraft and a number of mobile suits took off and began moving North to search for the supposed breach to the security of the Muslim People.

After a couple of hours, Hades had come to a mountainous region. It had very little resistance getting to the Zagros Mountains, but it now had to only wait for Jacob to arrive. It found an area in the mountains where there was enough room to set the two mobile suits down. It threw the Darkstar and Laku's Dingo down into the area and landed on the highest peak to watch over them. It warned them in its robotic voice, "Attempts of escape will not get you any results. You will wait for Terra to arrive, and then your release will be discussed..."

"F*** you!" it was a futile attemp but it made her feel better she had no hope to escape not with her sight gone . flight limited and her weapons powerless she was a sitting duck and she dispised him for it. but she did have one option left

" i don't know about you" she said to the dingo pilot " but i'm not just gonna sit here like a good girl and wait for whatever twisted plan this jack ass has... i'm leaving" and with that she opened the cockpit of the Darkstar as far as it would go grabing her servival kit checked her compas against the directing the other pilot had said they where traveling and started back the way they came.

the hade's could orderher around all it wanted but if it wanted her alive the pilot would have to catch her cause a mobile suit was not the best tool to try and capture an unwilling individual especialy one as strong-willed as star or as determened

Hades saw Star attempting to leave the Darkstar. It could definately tell she would take whatever means needed to escape, so it would have to render her totally helpless. It waited for Star to get further away from the Darkstar and jumped in front of her. As soon as it landed, it grasped Star in its right hand. It tightly grasped Star in its grip, but not enough to crush her to death. It reminded her, "I told you that escape would be futile..."

It turned its head up to the sky and saw the Army of Islam had sent in many soldiers, air fighters and mobile suits, to investigate him. For a mobile suit as powerful as Hades, this would not be a problem but would have to be careful not to get Star in the fire. It fired a wave of energy form from its hands at the air fighters to ensure they would not be able to report to their superiors. All that would be left were the mobile suits, if they were to bring any challenge that is...

Tehran, Iran

The AoI was mobilizing for a final sort of defense. Intelligence reports had shown that enemy craft had made it into the North of the nation, a breach to security that could not be tolerated. Attack aircraft and a number of mobile suits took off and began moving North to search for the supposed breach to the security of the Muslim People.

((ooc:umm...i think you your information is a little off... we are in saudi arabia and last i knew that was terran controled and i know i didn't order any troops into Iran cause the Republic is to bus reprograming everything cause of the hack... so i'm a little confused...))

((ooc:umm...i think you your information is a little off... we are in saudi arabia and last i knew that was terran controled and i know i didn't order any troops into Iran cause the Republic is to bus reprograming everything cause of the hack... so i'm a little confused...))

OOC: The Army of Islam controlls Iran. The Zagros Mountains are in Iran. Braz is in Iran. Therefore, its a breach to my security so a force is sent north to check it out.

"Ma'am that fleet will be at the main gate, identified as Union ships" the man reported as the Union fleet could now be seen from the base "Open the main gate of the canal, and give me that radio" she said, one of the communications operators handed her a radio head set "This is Control to Union fleet, welcome to Suez" she said over the radio line. She then sat waiting a response if any.

"I certainly hope so, but if we cannot reach Hades in time, we cannot hope to rescue them. I will gladly accept Lieutenant Allblack's assistance, especially if he considers this to be as personal as he says." Jacob told them. "It does seem possible we can speak with the Army of Islam, though hopefully Hades will not do anything to harm the people there. The Army has been long isolated from the known world, and there is chance that its homeland may not be so inviting."

Jaron interjected saying, "I would like to help as well. Ms. Lynde has long assured my safety and I feel if it weren't for her, I would still be serving the Republic." Jaron was far from proud of being a Crofton, but this was obviously how everyone would know him. He wanted to help Star for all she did and show how he was now loyal to the resistance who desired to free the Earth from Republic control.

"This ship can still sail, so getting there shouldn't be a problem," said Simms. "We'll need a day to deal with the refugees, and another one to reach the Persian Gulf. Chief Harris says we should be able to fly by then, but you're right... it would be a problem if Tehran blocks our passage."

Nelson and Adam entered the bridge. Adam wasn't happy. "Captain, she better not be giving you that 'I'm fighting alone' talk..." Rolf and Roland were understandably taken aback.

"No, it looks like she understands our position, and we're going all in," replied Simms. "And you're to address our guests appropriately, understood?"

"Right, right, sorry, sorry miss," he mumbled.

"We all feel a bit powerless right now..." said Nelson. "I wasn't exactly the clearest mind out there, either. But for whatever reason, it's keeping them alive and giving us five days to get there. That gives us time to come up with a plan." He placed his hand on Jacob's shoulder and whispered, "When we get a moment, I want to talk with you..."

After the battle ended Travis raidoed for grace to send a slavage crew to come pick up any thing worth graping. Next he adressed the kids "If your lucky the tarrens won't be able to ID you, but if you to get coot your dead meat. Now I am going to make you an offer like I said you can do what ever you want with those suits, but hear is the offer you two can join my crew and we will give your family a nice place to live or you can go about your marry way and pray you don't get coot."

"Dude, you hear that, it's perfect!" said Will. "We can fight the Terrans like this!"

"He's a merc," said Croc. "No guarantees... and we could get ourselves killed doing this. We got lucky this time."

"Either way, it's a way out," replied Will. "If we just stay here and do nothing, we'll never find out what happened to dad, right?"

"You'll have to stay strong while I'm gone... but don't worry. We'll push the Terrans back before they can get a good footing here. We have good ships, and they've gotta face my guns..."

"I guess so..." Croc mumbled. "At least it'll be a better place to stay. Could you just try not to be so reckless next time?"

"IDIOT!" said Will. "Don't forget what dad told us. A strong fighting spirit is the key to winning the tough battles. And if you never take risks, you may as well give up." He switched his channel. "We'll take you up on that!" he radioed Beckett. "Let's get the spoils out of here before they send us more victims!"

"Ma'am that fleet will be at the main gate, identified as Union ships" the man reported as the Union fleet could now be seen from the base "Open the main gate of the canal, and give me that radio" she said, one of the communications operators handed her a radio head set "This is Control to Union fleet, welcome to Suez" she said over the radio line. She then sat waiting a response if any.

"Sir, we've got a response! It's Twilight Phoenix, and they have the canal!"

"Roger that!" said Hall, picking up his communicator. "Suez Control, this is the Oceanic Union Successor Fleet, Admiral Winston Hall speaking. We congratulate you on your stunning success, and if there is anything we can do to pay you back for use of the canal, don't hesitate to ask." They could get to Europe like this, and hopefully find an allied European fleet. But if the Phoenix wanted some help in their own struggles, it might be okay to leave a detachment in their care...

Hades saw Star attempting to leave the Darkstar. It could definately tell she would take whatever means needed to escape, so it would have to render her totally helpless. It waited for Star to get further away from the Darkstar and jumped in front of her. As soon as it landed, it grasped Star in its right hand. It tightly grasped Star in its grip, but not enough to crush her to death. It reminded her, "I told you that escape would be futile..."

Laku struggled with her restraints and was able to move a bit. Her cockpit hatch was jammed from the punch, so she would have to kick it out. Se needed a moment to collect herself first... she was tired, hungry, and still sore from being unceremoniously dumped on the mountainside. She reached under her seat for her survival kit... two days of emergency rations at best, and something for her headache. The flares weren't terribly useful.

The other pilot hadn't said anything for awhile. Probably coming to grips with her own situation. She tore into an energy bar. She hoped there was someplace nearby where she could get water, or perhaps her captors would oblige. Hopefully it didn't mean for them to suffer too much while keeping them alive. She stretched in her seat and tried to collect her strength. Then, with a mighty kick, she jarred the hanger door loose. For now, she was content just to breathe the fresh mountain air.

"Sir, we've got a response! It's Twilight Phoenix, and they have the canal!"

"Roger that!" said Hall, picking up his communicator. "Suez Control, this is the Oceanic Union Successor Fleet, Admiral Winston Hall speaking. We congratulate you on your stunning success, and if there is anything we can do to pay you back for use of the canal, don't hesitate to ask." They could get to Europe like this, and hopefully find an allied European fleet. But if the Phoenix wanted some help in their own struggles, it might be okay to leave a detachment in their care...


"Thank you, at this moment we do not need any thing, may I ask where you are heading?" she asked on the radio. She picked up her coffee cup and took a sip as the hot desert sun was begining to set over the sand. It was almost time for the night watch to begin in a few hours.

"Thank you, at this moment we do not need any thing, may I ask where you are heading?" she asked on the radio. She picked up her coffee cup and took a sip as the hot desert sun was begining to set over the sand. It was almost time for the night watch to begin in a few hours.

"Our current plan is to sail into the Mediterranean," he answered. "We're slowly figuring out what's happened while we were blacked out... can you confirm that Greece is in friendly hands?"

"Yes , Greece is under friendly control, I would suggest you head there for safe harbor" she said walking around the command center sipping her coffe.

Hades saw Star attempting to leave the Darkstar. It could definately tell she would take whatever means needed to escape, so it would have to render her totally helpless. It waited for Star to get further away from the Darkstar and jumped in front of her. As soon as it landed, it grasped Star in its right hand. It tightly grasped Star in its grip, but not enough to crush her to death. It reminded her, "I told you that escape would be futile..."

It turned its head up to the sky and saw the Army of Islam had sent in many soldiers, air fighters and mobile suits, to investigate him. For a mobile suit as powerful as Hades, this would not be a problem but would have to be careful not to get Star in the fire. It fired a wave of energy form from its hands at the air fighters to ensure they would not be able to report to their superiors. All that would be left were the mobile suits, if they were to bring any challenge that is...

tar broke into a liteny of urses as she was scooped up dareing the pilot to face her like a man if he even was one rather than hideing behind the armour of his mobil suit. at this point in stars mind he was as good as dead the moment she got her hands on him she would beat the tar out of him before killing him oh revenge would be sweet.

star broke off as the Hades fired... being that close to a weapon of that magnatude when it was fired was unnerving to say th least... she was far from through with him but now wasn't the time to ontinue yelling... infact... ducking would be a good idea if she could have ducked that is

"Yes , Greece is under friendly control, I would suggest you head there for safe harbor" she said walking around the command center sipping her coffe.

"Thank you for your assistance, we won't forget this." The fleet went on high alert as it began to line up single file for the trip through. A Terran attack at this juncture could ruin everything. But if they made it to Greece, they could contribute to gaining control of the Mediterranean for anti-Terran forces.

"This ship can still sail, so getting there shouldn't be a problem," said Simms. "We'll need a day to deal with the refugees, and another one to reach the Persian Gulf. Chief Harris says we should be able to fly by then, but you're right... it would be a problem if Tehran blocks our passage."

Nelson and Adam entered the bridge. Adam wasn't happy. "Captain, she better not be giving you that 'I'm fighting alone' talk..." Rolf and Roland were understandably taken aback.

"No, it looks like she understands our position, and we're going all in," replied Simms. "And you're to address our guests appropriately, understood?"

"Right, right, sorry, sorry miss," he mumbled.

"We all feel a bit powerless right now..." said Nelson. "I wasn't exactly the clearest mind out there, either. But for whatever reason, it's keeping them alive and giving us five days to get there. That gives us time to come up with a plan." He placed his hand on Jacob's shoulder and whispered, "When we get a moment, I want to talk with you..."

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Laku struggled with her restraints and was able to move a bit. Her cockpit hatch was jammed from the punch, so she would have to kick it out. Se needed a moment to collect herself first... she was tired, hungry, and still sore from being unceremoniously dumped on the mountainside. She reached under her seat for her survival kit... two days of emergency rations at best, and something for her headache. The flares weren't terribly useful.

The other pilot hadn't said anything for awhile. Probably coming to grips with her own situation. She tore into an energy bar. She hoped there was someplace nearby where she could get water, or perhaps her captors would oblige. Hopefully it didn't mean for them to suffer too much while keeping them alive. She stretched in her seat and tried to collect her strength. Then, with a mighty kick, she jarred the hanger door loose. For now, she was content just to breathe the fresh mountain air.

OOC: Sorry about the late post, had an unexpected work day.

IC: As soon as Nelson and Adam came in, they assured Jacob and Jaron they would be getting help for their next mission. He answered, "Indeed. We can use the two days to plan what to do about Hades, and with the remaining three days, we can travel to the Zagros and find Hades. Hopefully we will arrive in time." He found himself in an awkward position when Nelson whispered in Jacob's ear. Nelson seemed to be suggesting something, did he possibly already know Jacob's identity or was he going to work it out of him?... Or was he thinking of something else?

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Hades knew Laku would not be as much of a problem as Star would be. She was much more calm in captivity. It allowed her to free herself of the cockpit and resumed holding back the Army's attackers...

"Break!" screamed the fighter leader as they scrambled all over the skies to escape. Many were blown up and crashed to the ground, but some remained. One mobile suit let out one final warning.

"Attention! Drop your arms immediately and state your purposes here!"

"Break!" screamed the fighter leader as they scrambled all over the skies to escape. Many were blown up and crashed to the ground, but some remained. One mobile suit let out one final warning.

"Attention! Drop your arms immediately and state your purposes here!"

"My purposes should not be of your concern." Hades said before blasting again. All the while, the screaming Star had kept pounding and swearing away on its hands. Hades knew though, that even a temper such as Star's could not possibly go on forever. Sooner or later, she would have to settle down. Thankfully, the blasts coming from his hands the trick...

"My purposes should not be of your concern." Hades said before blasting again. All the while, the screaming Star had kept pounding and swearing away on its hands. Hades knew though, that even a temper such as Star's could not possibly go on forever. Sooner or later, she would have to settle down. Hopefully a few more blasts from his hands would do the trick...

((ooc: please note i did say she fell silent after the first shot :P :D ))

((ooc: please note i did say she fell silent after the first shot :P :D ))

OOC: My bad, fixed.

"My purposes should not be of your concern." Hades said before blasting again. All the while, the screaming Star had kept pounding and swearing away on its hands. Hades knew though, that even a temper such as Star's could not possibly go on forever. Sooner or later, she would have to settle down. Thankfully, the blasts coming from his hands the trick...

he was insane.. shooting while holding someone... her instincts where screaming to duck and hide but she couldn't even get her arms free to cover her head not that it would help if she did get hit she would just prey it would be over quickly as she cringed with ever blast from the Hades and Impact from the attackers

The base commander took the ear piece off and put it down by the radio operator she took it from. She then walked to he desk and sat down, she still had a couple hours left on her duty shift so she was going to sit there and drink coffee for most of it. The rest of the time she would be monitoring the union fleet moving through the canal.

"My purposes should not be of your concern." Hades said before blasting again. All the while, the screaming Star had kept pounding and swearing away on its hands. Hades knew though, that even a temper such as Star's could not possibly go on forever. Sooner or later, she would have to settle down. Thankfully, the blasts coming from his hands the trick...

The remaining fighters and mobile suits swarmed over, firing away missiles and HMGs at the Hades.

"Take it out!" they shouted. Their attack probably wouldn't work, but they would be martyrs to their cause.

As soon as Nelson and Adam came in, they assured Jacob and Jaron they would be getting help for their next mission. He answered, "Indeed. We can use the two days to plan what to do about Hades, and with the remaining three days, we can travel to the Zagros and find Hades. Hopefully we will arrive in time." He found himself in an awkward position when Nelson whispered in Jacob's ear. Nelson seemed to be suggesting something, did he possibly already know Jacob's identity or was he going to work it out of him?... Or was he thinking of something else?

"We'll use everything at our disposal to search for it," said Simms. "We have its signature in our database now, although it seems eager to meet you, so I doubt it will hide seriously. Do we have any signals from Moloti or Lynde? The emergency beacon in Moloti's Dingo should be on."

"The suit's probably on emergency power right now, if it's still operational," replied Gimbley. "The signal might be too weak to reach us, and we lost contact with the three soon after it departed."

"The black Gundam is probably only detectable at close range," added Rian.

"We have plenty of things to worry about," said Simms, "and only so much time left to do it. First thing's first; we'll arrange quarters for you. We'll be as sensitive to your needs as possible." Everyone was pretty sure he was concerned mostly about not offending the Gundam pilot.

Hades knew Laku would not be as much of a problem as Star would be. She was much more calm in captivity. It allowed her to free herself of the cockpit and resumed holding back the Army's attackers...

Laku heard a great deal of noise outside, so she slipped out of the cockpit. The saw a sizable air flotilla swarming around the area, focusing mainly on the black Gundam. She wasn't sure she recognized the model types... were they friendly? Just because they were fighting the black Gundam didn't immediately mean they were, which was probably what held her back from quickly running to grab her flares. She knew this wasn't a normal situation to be in... something bigger was happening here. It was probably better to formulate a plan with the other pilot.

Seeing the damaged Darkstar resting peacefully nearby, she approached the cockpit slowly. It didn't appear like she was there. Laku looked around... the terrain was rugged, fairly impassable... that pilot was either crazy or insanely strong. In any case, she was stranded, and doing something impulsive would probably just make the situation worse. Mobile suits were crashing all around in the jagged mountainside, further making an escape a dangerous proposition.

The remaining fighters and mobile suits swarmed over, firing away missiles and HMGs at the Hades.

"Take it out!" they shouted. Their attack probably wouldn't work, but they would be martyrs to their cause.

As Hades dodged and attacked the fighters and mobile suits, it continued to ensure that Laku would not escape beyond its sight. As another mobile suit came falling down to its feet, Hades stomped on the mobile suit and crushed it. It beckoned out to the Army soldiers, "How many more sacrifices until your God is appeased?"...

"We'll use everything at our disposal to search for it," said Simms. "We have its signature in our database now, although it seems eager to meet you, so I doubt it will hide seriously. Do we have any signals from Moloti or Lynde? The emergency beacon in Moloti's Dingo should be on."

"The suit's probably on emergency power right now, if it's still operational," replied Gimbley. "The signal might be too weak to reach us, and we lost contact with the three soon after it departed."

"The black Gundam is probably only detectable at close range," added Rian.

"We have plenty of things to worry about," said Simms, "and only so much time left to do it. First thing's first; we'll arrange quarters for you. We'll be as sensitive to your needs as possible." Everyone was pretty sure he was concerned mostly about not offending the Gundam pilot.


Jacob knew Simms wanted him to feel safe while staying on the Great White. He assured him, "Anything will do as long as I can stay there for the while. I would also like to see Prime Minister Gregors and Fespute have accomidations as well."

As Hades dodged and attacked the fighters and mobile suits, it continued to ensure that Laku would not escape beyond its sight. As another mobile suit came falling down to its feet, Hades stomped on the mobile suit and crushed it. It beckoned out to the Army soldiers, "How many more sacrifices until your God is appeased?"...

Only a few MS's were left, and obeying orders from Tehran, a retreat was called.

"Fall back!" shouted the commander as he and his squadron flew back to the south. Command would not be pleased, and a stronger assault was soon to follow.

Hades looked on as the remaining Army members retreated to the south. The battle was won for today, but a greater attack was more than likely to happen. Until then, Hades would be able to ensure Star and Laku could survive as its bargaining tool with Jacob and any possible friends he might bring. He flew down and dropped Star next to her Darkstar and went back to the top of the peak. If Hades saw either of them make any attempts of escape, it would not let them escape its sight...

Jacob knew Simms wanted him to feel safe while staying on the Great White. He assured him, "Anything will do as long as I can stay there for the while. I would also like to see Prime Minister Gregors and Fespute have accomidations as well."

"That goes without saying, miss," said Simms. "If we can't find anything suitable, we'll modify my quarters for their use. Jaron, of course, will also be accommodated." He rose from his seat. "I'll make sure someone gets on that right away. Lieutenant Commander Morris, you're in charge."

He went to join the two ministers and further discuss the situation while they went to see the officers in charge of room assignments. Nelson shot Jacob a glance on his way out and nodded slightly.

Hades looked on as the remaining Army members retreated to the south. The battle was won for today, but a greater attack was more than likely to happen. Until then, Hades would be able to ensure Star and Laku could survive as its bargaining tool with Jacob and any possible friends he might bring. He flew down and dropped Star next to her Darkstar and went back to the top of the peak. If Hades saw either of them make any attempts of escape, it would not let them escape its sight...

Laku watched as the black Gundam's attacks grew more violent, perhaps it was getting tired of having weak opposition. The scary thing was that whoever was attacking didn't look very weak at all. But perhaps the scariest sight was seeing him return Star to the ground... it had apparently been holding her throughout the fight, and somehow she was alive. "Just... who is that, anyway?" she murmured to no one in particular.

"That goes without saying, miss," said Simms. "If we can't find anything suitable, we'll modify my quarters for their use. Jaron, of course, will also be accommodated." He rose from his seat. "I'll make sure someone gets on that right away. Lieutenant Commander Morris, you're in charge."

He went to join the two ministers and further discuss the situation while they went to see the officers in charge of room assignments. Nelson shot Jacob a glance on his way out and nodded slightly.

Jaron stated, "I guess the leaders now have discussions that don't concern us."
Jacob added, "Yes. Perhaps we have done all we can for now. We shall have to wait until the refugees can be dropped off."
As Jacob and Jaron followed Morris, they were shown to their rooms and could return whenever they desired. Jacob would not be able to avoid Nelson though, he still had to talk to him "when they got a chance", and now was likely a better time than ever. Hopefully whatever Nelson wanted to talk to him about wasn't something that couldn't be solved with words...

Hades looked on as the remaining Army members retreated to the south. The battle was won for today, but a greater attack was more than likely to happen. Until then, Hades would be able to ensure Star and Laku could survive as its bargaining tool with Jacob and any possible friends he might bring. He flew down and dropped Star next to her Darkstar and went back to the top of the peak. If Hades saw either of them make any attempts of escape, it would not let them escape its sight...

Star fell to the ground and sat there for a moment... she was damn lucky to be alive right now and she thanked whatever god had spared her but she wasn't just about to sit around and accept her captivitythat wasn't stars nature.

she stood and climbed back into her cockpitand fired up her radio, it was a long shot but it beat sitting around doing nothing "to anyone receaving, this is Star Lynde, i am being held captive in the ?zargos? mountains Along with another pilot" she set the message to cycle through the common frequencys and climbed back out of the cockpit, She sat on its edge and glared across at the Hades gundam just wait untill she got her hands on the little punk who piloted that thing. they would have to show themselves eventualy and when they did...

Jacob would not be able to avoid Nelson though, he still had to talk to him "when they got a chance", and now was likely a better time than ever. Hopefully whatever Nelson wanted to talk to him about wasn't something that couldn't be solved with words...

The thought had barely died away when there was a knock on the door. "It this a good time?" It was Nelson.

Star fell to the ground and sat there for a moment... she was damn lucky to be alive right now and she thanked whatever god had spared her but she wasn't just about to sit around and accept her captivitythat wasn't stars nature.

she stood and climbed back into her cockpitand fired up her radio, it was a long shot but it beat sitting around doing nothing "to anyone receaving, this is Star Lynde, i am being held captive in the ?zargos? mountains Along with another pilot" she set the message to cycle through the common frequencys and climbed back out of the cockpit, She sat on its edge and glared across at the Hades gundam just wait untill she got her hands on the little punk who piloted that thing. they would have to show themselves eventualy and when they did...

Surprisingly, Star collected herself rather quickly and was more pissed than anything once she hit the ground. It sounded like she was radioing for help, but Laku wasn't sure that was the best idea. After all, chances were far better that they would be found by Terrans than by allies in this region of the world, and the unknown force from earlier would hear it, too. But with Star in the mood she was, it was best not to challenge her. Not if they were stuck together out here.

So... she tried to be friendly. "Any luck?" she asked.

Holland, Diane, Luna, Mayrin and many others were now in the barracks, showering and getting ready for a good night sleep. The barracks was split into rooms, eight beds per room, not the best accomidations but they did the trick. Holland and Luna were both in towels in there room when a couple people came in with a camera "Just what the hell are you guys doing?" Holland asked while keeping his towel on. The one woman and one man looked at him "Just filming a documentry" the woman said. Holland didn't buy it "Yeah, yeah, sure you are" he said pushing them out and closing the door. They tried to get back in but Holland locked the door before they could.

Every one in the room started to laugh at what the two were doing "Must be some documentry there doing" Mayrin commented "Yeah Twilight Phoenix: under the towels" one of the others joked "haha yeah but im not about to have my self on that video, cut or uncut edition" Luna added after giving a brief laugh.

The thought had barely died away when there was a knock on the door. "It this a good time?" It was Nelson.

As Jacob sat himself down, he heard Nelson knock and decided he would have to talk to him. Jacob answered, "You may enter."

Surprisingly, Star collected herself rather quickly and was more pissed than anything once she hit the ground. It sounded like she was radioing for help, but Laku wasn't sure that was the best idea. After all, chances were far better that they would be found by Terrans than by allies in this region of the world, and the unknown force from earlier would hear it, too. But with Star in the mood she was, it was best not to challenge her. Not if they were stuck together out here.

So... she tried to be friendly. "Any luck?" she asked.

Hades heard the transmission Star was sending and told them, "Call for help as often as you like. It shall bring me more victims to decimate...." As part of a warning as well as a mockery.

As Jacob sat himself down, he heard Nelson knock and decided he would have to talk to him. Jacob answered, "You may enter."

Nelson opened the door and slid inside, quietly closing it behind him. He leaned against it. "Something about this whole situation doesn't seem at all right... I can understand how they'd be after you for stealing that Gundam, but it doesn't seem to be with the regular Terran military. Seems like it would rather talk to us instead of fight. Kidnapping those two... it was as if it knew how to maximize our emotional response instead of our fighting response. Just what is that thing anyway?"

Surprisingly, Star collected herself rather quickly and was more pissed than anything once she hit the ground. It sounded like she was radioing for help, but Laku wasn't sure that was the best idea. After all, chances were far better that they would be found by Terrans than by allies in this region of the world, and the unknown force from earlier would hear it, too. But with Star in the mood she was, it was best not to challenge her. Not if they were stuck together out here.

So... she tried to be friendly. "Any luck?" she asked.

"mountains are probably blocking the signal" was stars coment. then after an uncomfortable pause she asked... "do you see that crevase over there?" she inclined her head towards an almost imperseptable opening in the wall face star would probably be suprised if Laku saw it but it was there none the less and from what star could make out it just might be the only way out that the Hadies couldn't eazly block if it had even notaced it was there wich star doubted

"mountains are probably blocking the signal" was stars coment. then after an uncomfortable pause she asked... "do you see that crevase over there?" she inclined her head towards an almost imperseptable opening in the wall face star would probably be suprised if Laku saw it but it was there none the less and from what star could make out it just might be the only way out that the Hadies couldn't eazly block if it had even notaced it was there wich star doubted

Laku followed Star's motion to the cliff and squinted, but was unable to see anything. The rock face was incredibly rugged, and the sun was at an awkward angle, so there were a great deal of shadows of varying size and shape competing for her attention. They were winning. "Sorry, I don't..." she said. "You're not seriously still thinking of escaping, are you? Even if it doesn't see the hole, it'll watch you approach it... but you're right, there's no way it can see everything all the time, we just need to be a bit sneakier."

Laku followed Star's motion to the cliff and squinted, but was unable to see anything. The rock face was incredibly rugged, and the sun was at an awkward angle, so there were a great deal of shadows of varying size and shape competing for her attention. They were winning. "Sorry, I don't..." she said. "You're not seriously still thinking of escaping, are you? Even if it doesn't see the hole, it'll watch you approach it... but you're right, there's no way it can see everything all the time, we just need to be a bit sneakier."

"oh i know... but at the same time he want's us alive so aslong as he don't know what were doing till we are to close there wont be much he can do about it with out risking killing us" star was keeping her gaze fiked on the Hades... she knew the pilot was watching and didn't want to give anything away "all we need to do is give it a reason to look somewhere else. now would be a good time for whoever it was to try and attack again" star wast really planing on escaping... just evening the odds... they where traped here anyway so why should they act like prisioners

Nelson opened the door and slid inside, quietly closing it behind him. He leaned against it. "Something about this whole situation doesn't seem at all right... I can understand how they'd be after you for stealing that Gundam, but it doesn't seem to be with the regular Terran military. Seems like it would rather talk to us instead of fight. Kidnapping those two... it was as if it knew how to maximize our emotional response instead of our fighting response. Just what is that thing anyway?"

I know about as much about Hades as you do unfortunately. If I knew anything else, I would share everything that I had to offer." Jacob told Nelson. Jacob found himself in as much of a state of confusion as Nelson was about the actions of Hades, but discussing things they didn't know obviously weren't going to change anything.

He told him, "I am afraid this is all I can tell you about Hades though. It is seeking my Gundam it calls "Terra" and wants me to meet with him to discuss something. I chose not to because he was endangering people close to me... But now he seems to be using that to his advantage."

I know about as much about Hades as you do unfortunately. If I knew anything else, I would share everything that I had to offer." Jacob told Nelson. Jacob found himself in as much of a state of confusion as Nelson was about the actions of Hades, but discussing things they didn't know obviously weren't going to change anything.

He told him, "I am afraid this is all I can tell you about Hades though. It is seeking my Gundam it calls "Terra" and wants me to meet with him to discuss something. I chose not to because he was endangering people close to me... But now he seems to be using that to his advantage."

"I see," sighed Nelson. "It's nice that it doesn't really want to fight, but judging from our track record, that might not be avoidable. SO... The reason I wanted to talk is that I have a favor to ask. Your Gundam is as strong as that black one, and your skills are definitely a step above the rest of us. You don't need to question our commitment, but we want you to feel like we have your back. I especially want to get stronger... I'm piloting a Gundam, too, after all. I was wondering if you'd be willing to fight some practice battles with us while we're heading towards the mountains. You have a better feel for that guy's moves, so you might be able to give us some pointers to even the playing field a little."

"oh i know... but at the same time he want's us alive so aslong as he don't know what were doing till we are to close there wont be much he can do about it with out risking killing us" star was keeping her gaze fiked on the Hades... she knew the pilot was watching and didn't want to give anything away "all we need to do is give it a reason to look somewhere else. now would be a good time for whoever it was to try and attack again" star wast really planing on escaping... just evening the odds... they where traped here anyway so why should they act like prisioners

"You mean... try to distract him while he's fighting?" asked Laku. "I'm just worried of going someplace isolated and getting stranded... although even he must know we'll need food and water regardless of where we are."

"I see," sighed Nelson. "It's nice that it doesn't really want to fight, but judging from our track record, that might not be avoidable. SO... The reason I wanted to talk is that I have a favor to ask. Your Gundam is as strong as that black one, and your skills are definitely a step above the rest of us. You don't need to question our commitment, but we want you to feel like we have your back. I especially want to get stronger... I'm piloting a Gundam, too, after all. I was wondering if you'd be willing to fight some practice battles with us while we're heading towards the mountains. You have a better feel for that guy's moves, so you might be able to give us some pointers to even the playing field a little."

Jacob decided to agree to Nelson's saying, "I must admit there is an advantage that the Terra has over normal Gundam's. I have learned that Terra has a system that interacts with the thoughts of pilots. Though if you truly feel that my skills are worthy of being studied, then I shall assist you and any others in training."

Jacob decided to agree to Nelson's saying, "I must admit there is an advantage that the Terra has over normal Gundam's. I have learned that Terra has a system that interacts with the thoughts of pilots. Though if you truly feel that my skills are worthy of being studied, then I shall assist you and any others in training."

"Really, they developed a system like that?" said Nelson. "Huh... mine actually has something like that, too. The computer feeds me battle data to respond to... So I guess I have that going for me, but the difference in power definitely calls for a tactical study. I really appreciate the help, and I bet the others will, too." He went to open the door. "Oh... I don't know if we ever caught your name."

"Really, they developed a system like that?" said Nelson. "Huh... mine actually has something like that, too. The computer feeds me battle data to respond to... So I guess I have that going for me, but the difference in power definitely calls for a tactical study. I really appreciate the help, and I bet the others will, too." He went to open the door. "Oh... I don't know if we ever caught your name."

Jacob was reminded that he did not identify himself in the meeting. He had grown used to the Hijab disguise and apparently forgot he was wearing it. He finally removed the veil from his face and introduced himself, "I am sorry to have caused any possible confusion, but Prime Minister Rolf Gregors asked me to hide myself this way. I am Jacob Thorstein III, Crown Prince of Scandinavia." His feminine face was decieving to say the least...

"You mean... try to distract him while he's fighting?" asked Laku. "I'm just worried of going someplace isolated and getting stranded... although even he must know we'll need food and water regardless of where we are."

"i'm thinking he plans on using that to his advantage... a little insentive for the pilot of the Terra you know...i don't think hes planning on waiting long so what does it matter if we starve to death. either Terra will come to rescue us or time runs out and he shoots us... i don't think starvation was factored in."

Jacob was reminded that he did not identify himself in the meeting. He had grown used to the Hijab disguise and apparently forgot he was wearing it. He finally removed the veil from his face and introduced himself, "I am sorry to have caused any possible confusion, but Prime Minister Rolf Gregors asked me to hide myself this way. I am Jacob Thorstein III, Crown Prince of Scandinavia." His feminine face was decieving to say the least...

Nelson stared at him blankly. He looked at the veil, then at Jacob's face, then back at the veil... he scrambled to one knee. He figured that was appropriate. "Holy... uh..." If this had been any other kid, he'd be laughing his ass off. And the Prince's physical appearance was far from intimidating - he was shorter, lighter, and more feminine than he was. He could see how the disguise was easy to pull off. But his skills, which counted far more in this line of work, were as impressive as his standing, and Nelson respected that. "I hope I didn't seem too rude in seeking you out like this..."

"i'm thinking he plans on using that to his advantage... a little insentive for the pilot of the Terra you know...i don't think hes planning on waiting long so what does it matter if we starve to death. either Terra will come to rescue us or time runs out and he shoots us... i don't think starvation was factored in."

Laku's face fell. "That's true... well, for a few days, food isn't nearly as important as water. We'll definitely need that if he plans on keeping us here beyond three days." She looked around. Yup, barren mountaintops. "I don't see any obvious sources..." She turned back to Star. "Sorry, you probably think I'm weird for worrying about all of this now. What's your idea?"

Laku's face fell. "That's true... well, for a few days, food isn't nearly as important as water. We'll definitely need that if he plans on keeping us here beyond three days." She looked around. Yup, barren mountaintops. "I don't see any obvious sources..." She turned back to Star. "Sorry, you probably think I'm weird for worrying about all of this now. What's your idea?"

"well to start with getting out of the sun will make us use less water so that makes the cave sound even better as for how to get there with out him catching on and without waiting for someone to attack him... i was just planning to walk over there... it is rather shady after all" with that she got up grabbed her servival kit and strode perpusfully to a spot just afew feet from the crevase and sat down stareing at the Hades again

Nelson stared at him blankly. He looked at the veil, then at Jacob's face, then back at the veil... he scrambled to one knee. He figured that was appropriate. "Holy... uh..." If this had been any other kid, he'd be laughing his ass off. And the Prince's physical appearance was far from intimidating - he was shorter, lighter, and more feminine than he was. He could see how the disguise was easy to pull off. But his skills, which counted far more in this line of work, were as impressive as his standing, and Nelson respected that. "I hope I didn't seem too rude in seeking you out like this..."

Jacob nodded and assured him, "That is alright Mr. Allblack. You didn't do anything to offend me or anything. I certainly should have removed this veil earlier, but the stress from piloting Terra seemed to make me forget what I was doing." He gestured his hand to tell Nelson to stand, assuring him there was no need to bow.

"well to start with getting out of the sun will make us use less water so that makes the cave sound even better as for how to get there with out him catching on and without waiting for someone to attack him... i was just planning to walk over there... it is rather shady after all" with that she got up grabbed her servival kit and strode perpusfully to a spot just afew feet from the crevase and sat down stareing at the Hades again

Well... she had a point. Laku turned to look at the black Gundam, which hadn't stirred when Star moved. She walked over to her mobile suit and climbed into the cockpit, fumbling around for her own kit. The food could be stretched, no problem, but she was still worried about water, regardless of what Star had to say. Perhaps she just didn't want to die like this... Laku shook it off. She grabbed her gear and walked over to where Star was sitting, still keeping her eyes on the Gundam.

Jacob nodded and assured him, "That is alright Mr. Allblack. You didn't do anything to offend me or anything. I certainly should have removed this veil earlier, but the stress from piloting Terra seemed to make me forget what I was doing." He gestured his hand to tell Nelson to stand, assuring him there was no need to bow.

Nelson rose and leaned back against the door. "Ah, yours does that too... it does take some getting used to. Well... this certainly is an unexpected honor working with you. I'll have to step it up!"

Nelson rose and leaned back against the door. "Ah, yours does that too... it does take some getting used to. Well... this certainly is an unexpected honor working with you. I'll have to step it up!"

"I shall look forward to working with you as well Mr. Allblack." Jacob answered. Thankfully Nelson was understanding of the system Terra used and how they both would have to deal with the pressure it brought on their minds. Training would obviously be an enjoyable experience if they could manuver the same ways.

The night watch at Suez had started, the base had minimal staff actually awake, and most of the defences were turned on auto. On the outside there were less then a dozen people on patrol. Two such men were sitting at the main gate "Another long night shift after a long day" one said taking a breath from a cigeret "You know I don't know whats going to kill you first man, the republic or your habbit" the other said. The man laughed "This if im lucky" he then said.

((ooc: so braziliam... did the Hades go blind? we've been ploting and it hasn't done anything... even if its just an acknolagment that we did something))

((ooc: so braziliam... did the Hades go blind? we've been ploting and it hasn't done anything... even if its just an acknolagment that we did something))

OOC: Sorry I haven't posted anything, I've been mostly focused with Jacob meeting Nelson. But now I shall acknowledge it.

IC: As Hades watched the two women walk into the shade of the crevase, it continued to watch over them. They were obviously going under it so they could avoid the heat and not need water so much. Hades knew that this was part of human nature to attempt to survive in what conditions humans were forced under. At the same time, Hades knew that the women would be seeing their mobile suits a bit often. It knew that they weren't attempting to escape this time. But if they were to try and escape though, Hades was prepared to use whatever means neccessary to ensure that they would not suceed...

"I shall look forward to working with you as well Mr. Allblack." Jacob answered. Thankfully Nelson was understanding of the system Terra used and how they both would have to deal with the pressure it brought on their minds. Training would obviously be an enjoyable experience if they could manuver the same ways.

I have been wating for a while, and I guess i should come back into the rp.

Then, Roland knocked on Jacob's door.

"Is this a bad time?" he asked.

OOC: Sorry I haven't posted anything, I've been mostly focused with Jacob meeting Nelson. But now I shall acknowledge it.

IC: As Hades watched the two women walk into the shade of the crevase, it continued to watch over them. They were obviously going under it so they could avoid the heat and not need water so much. Hades knew that this was part of human nature to attempt to survive in what conditions humans were forced under. At the same time, Hades knew that the women would be seeing their mobile suits a bit often. It knew that they weren't attempting to escape this time. But if they were to try and escape though, Hades was prepared to use whatever means neccessary to ensure that they would not suceed...

ok... this is just unnerving either he hasn't seen us or don't consider what we're doing an escape attempt" she moved her gaze from the hades back to the pilot of the dingo and then back to the cave opening "well time to make our selves at home she tossed her things into the cave and crawled inside.

It was bigger than she thought it was it would be but it was deffinatly cool. it was still a little cramped but rather spacious given the cercomstances and there looked to be another opening at the rear... well that might be worth exploring.

she moved further into the cave making room for the dingo pilot

((ooc: we now return you to regular schedualed programing))

the ocupation to the colony was swift as 2000 marines poored into the station quickly suppressing any resistence as Leo's patroled the streets. the mobile suits where more a display of power then ment for any real fighting because if a MS battle did erupt inside the colony would be doomed (eg heliopolus) after the hangers had been sucured the 2nd fleat had been notified and had moved in from earth orbit ariving the same time as the scandinavian fleat.

tong had been in the command center of the colony and watched on the screeens as the fleats engaged one another they where evenly matched the terran carriers suplying Mobile suits while the destroyers engaged the scandinavian ships. tong watched for several minutes before deciding on if his asistance would be needed... he would wait afrew moments longer befor deciding

"Skidbladnir 3! Fall behind the formation and avoid further damage!" Commander Torgier Kaj ordered.
The Captain responded, "Confirmed sir! Moving into formation!" and Skidbladnir 3 made its way behind the formation of the seven battleships. The battleships fired at the incoming Terran battleships as they continued the fight.
Commander Kaj gave the order, "Focus fire on the nearest battleship! Work on one at a time and take them down!" As the order was given, the seven Skidbladnirs in formation fired on the nearest battleship, seeing it explode.
A radar watchman said, "Commander! One Terran vessel has been eliminated! We are now assuming orders for further enemies!"
Commander Kaj confirmed this saying, "Very good! Let's make those Terrans wish they never been born!"

I have been wating for a while, and I guess i should come back into the rp.

Then, Roland knocked on Jacob's door.

"Is this a bad time?" he asked.

Jacob heard Roland knock on the door and answered, "I do not believe so Mr. Fespute. You may enter." He turned to Nelson and said, "You may want to make way for Mr. Fespute's entereance."

Jacob heard Roland knock on the door and answered, "I do not believe so Mr. Fespute. You may enter." He turned to Nelson and said, "You may want to make way for Mr. Fespute's entereance."

Nelson stepped away from the door and let it open. He nervously raised his hand in greeting. "I'll just be going, then, if you need to talk about state matters or something..."

ok... this is just unnerving either he hasn't seen us or don't consider what we're doing an escape attempt" she moved her gaze from the hades back to the pilot of the dingo and then back to the cave opening "well time to make our selves at home she tossed her things into the cave and crawled inside.

It was bigger than she thought it was it would be but it was deffinatly cool. it was still a little cramped but rather spacious given the cercomstances and there looked to be another opening at the rear... well that might be worth exploring.

she moved further into the cave making room for the dingo pilot

Laku crawled inside and found that there was enough room for the two of them. It was definitely cooler than it was outside. Star had to be crazy sensitive to pick this place out. "Good call on this cave..." she said. "I never would've found it." The black Gundam had made no effort to stop them, and the more she thought about it, this place kept them pretty safe from the elements... was that its plan?

"Skidbladnir 3! Fall behind the formation and avoid further damage!" Commander Torgier Kaj ordered.
The Captain responded, "Confirmed sir! Moving into formation!" and Skidbladnir 3 made its way behind the formation of the seven battleships. The battleships fired at the incoming Terran battleships as they continued the fight.
Commander Kaj gave the order, "Focus fire on the nearest battleship! Work on one at a time and take them down!" As the order was given, the seven Skidbladnirs in formation fired on the nearest battleship, seeing it explode.
A radar watchman said, "Commander! One Terran vessel has been eliminated! We are now assuming orders for further enemies!"
Commander Kaj confirmed this saying, "Very good! Let's make those Terrans wish they never been born!"

they where using the concentrated fire tactic.. it was a good one the republic had oftain used it but with the numbers they had now every attack was a concentrated one with both the 2nd and 4th fleats stationed nearby the scandinavians where eazly outnumberd 3-1 the loss of one ship while regretable wouldn't be enough to stop them as focused fire tore into the scandinavian lines the Leos engaging the einherjars it was an all out skermish the with the republic looking to come out ontop but then when you had the republics numbers that was almost always the case

Laku crawled inside and found that there was enough room for the two of them. It was definitely cooler than it was outside. Star had to be crazy sensitive to pick this place out. "Good call on this cave..." she said. "I never would've found it." The black Gundam had made no effort to stop them, and the more she thought about it, this place kept them pretty safe from the elements... was that its plan?

"alphas" star muttered with slight distaste her Beta superiourisum kicking in again. "well" she began in a more audible tone " since we're stuck together for god knows how long i think some introductions are in order. my names Star, Star Lynde former Captain of the republic" there was still that hint of pride but at the same time a slight mocking tone as though she was proud of what she had become but was shamed at who it had been for

The fighting was hard on both sides, but the Scandinavians were not willing to be the first ones to fall from fighting. The Einherjars were outnumbered due to their losing battles with the Leos and the skirmish with the battleships did not make things any easier. As the battleships exchanged fire, the first casualty came towards the Scandinavians. "Commander! Skidbladnir 6 has been shot down!"
Commander Kaj ordered, "Move our forces back! Ensure that we can decrease their chances of hitting us!" The ships moved back in hopes of distancing the range of fire and allowing more space for the combating mobile suits. One Skidbladnir that could not do this, due to poor engines, was the ill-fated Skidbladnir 3. During the pull back, the Terran fleet fired again and many of the shots hit the Skidbladnir 3.
A crewman on Skidbladnir 3 reported, "Captain! Our shields won't hold much longer!"
The Captain ordered, "This isn't good... We have to get out of here! Begin evacuation of the ship immeadietly!" But before the evacuation could begin, another few shots came to the Skidbladnir 3 and was soon shot out of existence...

OOC: when ever your ready to move it to the next day ill jump right back in

"alphas" star muttered with slight distaste her Beta superiourisum kicking in again. "well" she began in a more audible tone " since we're stuck together for god knows how long i think some introductions are in order. my names Star, Star Lynde former Captain of the republic" there was still that hint of pride but at the same time a slight mocking tone as though she was proud of what she had become but was shamed at who it had been for

"Laku Moloti, Lieutenant Junior Grade, Oceanic Union," she replied. Lynde was a bit shorter than she was, but she was more powerfully built. Her tone was confident, if not condescending. She didn't seem to be shaken at all by the black Gundam's earlier maneuver. If anything, it had hardened her resistance. It was a bit intimidating. I'm glad she's on our side...

The fighting was hard on both sides, but the Scandinavians were not willing to be the first ones to fall from fighting. The Einherjars were outnumbered due to their losing battles with the Leos and the skirmish with the battleships did not make things any easier. As the battleships exchanged fire, the first casualty came towards the Scandinavians. "Commander! Skidbladnir 6 has been shot down!"
Commander Kaj ordered, "Move our forces back! Ensure that we can decrease their chances of hitting us!" The ships moved back in hopes of distancing the range of fire and allowing more space for the combating mobile suits. One Skidbladnir that could not do this, due to poor engines, was the ill-fated Skidbladnir 3. During the pull back, the Terran fleet fired again and many of the shots hit the Skidbladnir 3.
A crewman on Skidbladnir 3 reported, "Captain! Our shields won't hold much longer!"
The Captain ordered, "This isn't good... We have to get out of here! Begin evacuation of the ship immeadietly!" But before the evacuation could begin, another few shots came to the Skidbladnir 3 and was soon shot out of existence...

Ton wathed as the battle played out in the republics favor he waited untill afew more ships had been destroyed on both sides before opening a comm channel to the scandinavians "why do you insist on being the cause of suffering? are not the rewards of unity and its strength no made clear? surrender and you shall be spared continue to resist and you will be showed no mercy. this is my final warning and your last chance to surender" he waited for a responce has he snuged up his flight suit in preperation to join the frey he didn't expect them to surender... they never did but honour demanded he give them the chance.

Tong watched as the battle played out in the republics favor he waited untill afew more ships had been destroyed on both sides before opening a comm channel to the scandinavians "why do you insist on being the cause of suffering? are not the rewards of unity and its strength no made clear? surrender and you shall be spared continue to resist and you will be showed no mercy. this is my final warning and your last chance to surender" he waited for a responce has he snuged up his flight suit in preperation to join the frey he didn't expect them to surender... they never did but honour demanded he give them the chance.

As Skidbladnir 3 went down, A crewman reported, "Commander! We have an enemy transmission coming from Asgard!"
"Very well then, open it up." As the transmission played, the Commander listened with disgust about how overconfident the pilot sounded. He responded, "You believe we'll give in to Sage's tyranny this easily?! We will not let the Republic take control of our lives as long as we breath! Close the link!" The transmission link closed and Commander Kaj ordered, "All cannons! Prepare for a strike on the enemy flagship! It's time to strike them where it really hurts!!!" After recieving this order, the ships began firing at the largest ship of the Terran fleet, which was safe to assume was the enemy flagship.

"Laku Moloti, Lieutenant Junior Grade, Oceanic Union," she replied. Lynde was a bit shorter than she was, but she was more powerfully built. Her tone was confident, if not condescending. She didn't seem to be shaken at all by the black Gundam's earlier maneuver. If anything, it had hardened her resistance. It was a bit intimidating. I'm glad she's on our side...

Star selected a more or less even spot on the cave floor and layed out the emergency blanket and make herself omfortale and prepared to take a nap... after all sleeping was the best way to onserve energy than and the unconcsious bliss of sleep would help her clear her head and help her think... it was amazing what you could think up right when you wake up

As Skidbladnir 3 went down, A crewman reported, "Commander! We have an enemy transmission coming from Asgard!"
"Very well then, open it up." As the transmission played, the Commander listened with disgust about how overconfident the pilot sounded. He responded, "You believe we'll give in to Sage's tyranny this easily?! We will not let the Republic take control of our lives as long as we breath! Close the link!" The transmission link closed and Commander Kaj ordered, "All cannons! Prepare for a strike on the enemy flagship! It's time to strike them where it really hurts!!!" After recieving this order, the ships began firing at the largest ship of the Terran fleet, which was safe to assume was the enemy flagship.

Tong politly listened as the denounced the republic and closed the channel That can be aranged he thought to himself as he made his way to the Jade Panther. he methodicaly ran through the preflight check as he powered it up the armour shimering into colour. he ran though the positions of the ships in his mind as he manoverd to the catapult planing out his first pass through the lines.

the lights turned green and he shot forwards out of the colony's hangers quickly switching to quadraped mode the eam sabers lighting up along his stabalizers and the CAnnons charging as he streaked into the Einherjars dodging fire and slicing through the Scandinavian mobile suits. as the light signaled the cannanons har charged he broke off and angled towards one of the scandinavian ships unleashing incandesent furry along the length before turning back to the Mobile suits as his cannons charged again

the Terra's Might had begun to take dammage as the scandinavians focused there fire on it it would take a while to wear the sheilds down but if the attack continued un abated it would happen so other ships moved to get in the line of fire unleashing there own vollys forcing the scandinavians to shoot at something else for a while individualy giving each ship 2 or 3 things to worry about on its own never mind that the Leos where starting to be freed up from the slaughter of the einherjars and where now adding there own brand of harassment to the battle it was a shame they had refused the offer of surender

Tong politly listened as the denounced the republic and closed the channel That can be aranged he thought to himself as he made his way to the Jade Panther. he methodicaly ran through the preflight check as he powered it up the armour shimering into colour. he ran though the positions of the ships in his mind as he manoverd to the catapult planing out his first pass through the lines.

the lights turned green and he shot forwards out of the colony's hangers quickly switching to quadraped mode the eam sabers lighting up along his stabalizers and the CAnnons charging as he streaked into the Einherjars dodging fire and slicing through the Scandinavian mobile suits. as the light signaled the cannanons har charged he broke off and angled towards one of the scandinavian ships unleashing incandesent furry along the length before turning back to the Mobile suits as his cannons charged again

the Terra's Might had begun to take dammage as the scandinavians focused there fire on it it would take a while to wear the sheilds down but if the attack continued un abated it would happen so other ships moved to get in the line of fire unleashing there own vollys forcing the scandinavians to shoot at something else for a while individualy giving each ship 2 or 3 things to worry about on its own never mind that the Leos where starting to be freed up from the slaughter of the einherjars and where now adding there own brand of harassment to the battle it was a shame they had refused the offer of surender

Hours had passed as the battle waged on. Many Terran vessels were destroyed... But came at the cost of the Scandinavian navy. Only 3 Skidbladnirs were now remaining, two of them disabled to do anything. The last one still fighting was Skidbladnir 6, the ship holding Commander Torgier Kaj. Around the ship was a mere ten Einherjars, and the remainder of the Terran navy sent to capture the Scandinavian Colonies. A crewman reported, "Commander! Our heat levels are exceeding maximum! Our shields are almost down to zero! We can't hold out much longer!"

"This is insane! We cannot lose to tyranny! We will not submit!!!" Commander Kaj yelled out. But these were the last opposing words the Scandinavians had to offer, as the Jade Panther came in for a swoop and fired at the ship. It was too late to order for an evacuation as the enemy mobile suit made its swift, yet vicious sweep towards the ship.

All that could be said were the words of a crewman reporting, "COMMANDER! OUR SHIELDS ARE DOWN! WE CAN'T HOLD OUT LIKE THIS ANY LON-" With that final blast, the battle was over, and the Scandinavians lost.

Representative Helena Alfhild watched as Scandinavia's hope for freedom from Terra went down in flames. It was now a matter of time before the military came to occupy the colonies. She could not convince her people to lay down their arms, seeing they were far from willing to give up their independence. But with the destruction of the space military Scandinavia suffered, the people would have to accept their fate whether they liked it or not...


Scandinavian casualties:
372 Einherjars
8 Skidbladnirs
3,924 Civilian killings due to supresed uprisings

Captured:
28 Einherjars
2 Skibladnirs
56 Skidbladnir survivors
Both Scandinavian Colonies and their populace

Hours had passed as the battle waged on. Many Terran vessels were destroyed... But came at the cost of the Scandinavian navy. Only 3 Skidbladnirs were now remaining, two of them disabled to do anything. The last one still fighting was Skidbladnir 6, the ship holding Commander Torgier Kaj. Around the ship was a mere ten Einherjars, and the remainder of the Terran navy sent to capture the Scandinavian Colonies. A crewman reported, "Commander! Our heat levels are exceeding maximum! Our shields are almost down to zero! We can't hold out much longer!"

"This is insane! We cannot lose to tyranny! We will not submit!!!" Commander Kaj yelled out. But these were the last opposing words the Scandinavians had to offer, as the Jade Panther came in for a swoop and fired at the ship. It was too late to order for an evacuation as the enemy mobile suit made its swift, yet vicious sweep towards the ship.

All that could be said were the words of a crewman reporting, "COMMANDER! OUR SHIELDS ARE DOWN! WE CAN'T HOLD OUT LIKE THIS ANY LON-" With that final blast, the battle was over, and the Scandinavians lost.

Representative Helena Alfhild watched as Scandinavia's hope for freedom from Terra went down in flames. It was now a matter of time before the military came to occupy the colonies. She could not convince her people to lay down their arms, seeing they were far from willing to give up their independence. But with the destruction of the space military Scandinavia suffered, the people would have to accept their fate whether they liked it or not...


Scandinavian casualties:
372 Einherjars
8 Skidbladnirs
3,924 Civilian killings due to supresed uprisings

Captured:
28 Einherjars
2 Skibladnirs
56 Skidbladnir survivors
Both Scandinavian Colonies and their populace

[Insert Maniacal laughter]
"Order and Unity through Strength and Leadership"
"Republik Infanatum"

Terran Press Release

It is with great pride that we announce the Republic's latest victory. not only have we had major victories on earth but now we anounce we have extended our reach into the skies with the capture of the two scandinavian colonys.

with the might of the 2nd and 4th fleats the Scandanavian forces where crushed in 2 military actions losses on both side were extencive but through out strength ang unity we were able to claim victory bringing the scandanavian colonys into the fold.

with our unity and strength we will bring order and leadership to not only the earth but to all of humanity no mater where it resids

All of Scandinavia was now in an uproar. The capture of the two colonies mean the end of all Terran resistance in space. This was bringing fear into the hearts of all who heard the news. All that could be done now, was for them to continue the resistance. The King was expected to make another adress to his land adressing the issue someday soon...

Paris

Maynerd Caedmon walked into the room of President Brendon Sage. He was ordered to meet with him regarding the recent news. He greeted himself, "You called for me Mr. President?"
Sage, still sitting, looked up and answered, "Yes... The colonies have been taken correct?"
Caedmon answered, "Yes Mr. President."
Sage told him, "Excellent... Now we can begin the ending of this war... Send an order to the Terran fleet, tell them to begin the assimilation of the colonies..."
Caedmon questioned, "Assimilation?"
Sage explained, "Yes... Unity will begin in space Maynerd. Once the symbol has been formed from the skies, the Earth will soon see that the Republic is the only path for humanity's future..."
"Very well Mr. President." Caedmon walked out and began to issue the order to the Terran fleets...

Zagros Mountains

Night was falling in the mountain side and Hades remained pearched on the same peak it was on when it brought the woman pilots to the area. Flying above Hades, was a civilian aricraft that obviously posed no real threat. But Hades was not willing to take a chance. It raised an arm to the sky, and a ball of energy formed from it. As the ball turned into a wave, it shot at the aircraft and it crashed about a mile away from where Hades and the two pilots were. Not only would this ensure that no one would see the Hades, but this would send a reminder to the pilots what would happen if they tried to escape...

Star selected a more or less even spot on the cave floor and layed out the emergency blanket and make herself omfortale and prepared to take a nap... after all sleeping was the best way to onserve energy than and the unconcsious bliss of sleep would help her clear her head and help her think... it was amazing what you could think up right when you wake up

Laku was still a bit restless... she was sore but, having been unconscious for the better part of the day, wasn't tired. A glowing light brightened the entrance to the cave, and she heard an explosion outside. Probably the black Gundam locating an intruder. One day down, but how many to go?

Somewhere off the coast of Africa
23:22 zulu
Twilight Phoenix Petrie class

The crew was settled in for the night, it would take two days to reach Suez.They had the fire power to fend off some mobile suit attacks, but a radar japmmer they brought with them made sure they would not be discovered. Soon Twilight PHeonix plans would move into motion and the Republic would be on the run.

Night had fallen, but the Great White's engineering team was hard at work. The engine that the black Gundam had damaged wasn't going to fix itself, and they needed to get the ship airborne before the deadline. Mervin had buried himself in academic papers and was searching frantically for anything that they would be able to implement crudely in four days to add some protection. Terran capital ships in space had some kind of shielding, perhaps they could do something similar. The basic idea was that the ship maintained a field of charged particles around it which would interfere with enemy energy attacks, although it took a great deal of power to hold a shield up, and it could be overpowered. It was also useless against projectiles. And it looked like it would require the parts currently used to hold particles in place for the main guns' discharge, which was a pretty bad idea. It would be hopeless unless they could get more parts.

"Dude, you hear that, it's perfect!" said Will. "We can fight the Terrans like this!"

"He's a merc," said Croc. "No guarantees... and we could get ourselves killed doing this. We got lucky this time."

"Either way, it's a way out," replied Will. "If we just stay here and do nothing, we'll never find out what happened to dad, right?"

"You'll have to stay strong while I'm gone... but don't worry. We'll push the Terrans back before they can get a good footing here. We have good ships, and they've gotta face my guns..."

"I guess so..." Croc mumbled. "At least it'll be a better place to stay. Could you just try not to be so reckless next time?"

"IDIOT!" said Will. "Don't forget what dad told us. A strong fighting spirit is the key to winning the tough battles. And if you never take risks, you may as well give up." He switched his channel. "We'll take you up on that!" he radioed Beckett. "Let's get the spoils out of here before they send us more victims!"


Travis go back on the raido to Grace "Ok now Grace I know you may be less than pleased, but we got our selves some new crew members, a cuple of local boys so make sure they have some where to stay."

When they got back to the HMS H2SO4 Travis was greated by grace the second he got out of Vrius, with Croc and Will right behind, him knowing if he didn't speek soon Grace would have some less than kind words for him. "Grace I would like you to meet Will and Croc the two newest addidions to the crew."

"Pleased to meet you, but I got some bad news with their share we are not going to do much more than break even. Now the only way we are going to make that money is to hope that news of this gets to whatever is left of the OU."

As a new day arose in Scandinavia, King Ragnvald IV was asked to make another adress to his nation. He was seen again on his desk,

"My fellow people of Scandinavia, the Republic has once again taken a grave toll on the good people who live for freedom. The twin space colonies of Scandinavia, Midgard and Asgard have both been brutaly attacked by the Terran Space Navy.

"Though our brothers in space have been captured, the conquest of Scandinavia's pride in space will not reflect that of a conquest on earth! We are Scandinavia, and we will not surrender to tyranny! I ask you all to do the same, 22 million people have been captured under the flag of Terra, but they will not leave them to be oppresed by the Republic!

"If we are to remain a free nation, we must show our willingness to stand united and resist the ambitions of Sage when he brings his battles to our homeland. I my self do not wish for this war to continue, but if Sage will not listen to reason, then we must show him that the world will not submit to his desires as easily as he wishes.

"I leave you today, hoping that your awarness of the situation in space will mean the war will very soon expand. I hope for the best of our nation, and for all of our sakes, remain as an example to the world of remaining opposed to the Republic's tyranny. I wish for your well being my people, and may God bless you all..."

Mobile suits defending Scandinavia- 275,250 and growing
Mobile suits Occupying- 5,000 in Petrozavodsk, another 5,000 in Greece
Ragnvald IV Administration Approval Rating- 75% (5% decline since war was declared)

it had beed 24 hours since the union hack had effectivly shut down the Republic forces and the Australian occupiers had now recoverd sufficiently to exact there retrabution a blow of this magnatude would not go unpunished. they couldn't prove who had did it but who needed proof when you controled 4/5ths of the world.

republic forces began withdrawting from Sydney Melbourne and Canberra to a distance of 100 miles as the fortatude receaved its red orders

Terran broadcast

yesterday the Republic was brutaly attacked by an organization exploiting certain gaps in the terran communications system. such attacks will not be tolerated and swiftly delt with.

such actions causing such chaos and disorder are an afrount to our unity and order and are week attempts agaist our strength, the republic only strives for the betterment of mankind through our leadership and the removal of such subversivis are the only way to acreave this end.

6 missiles burst through sea there primary rockets fireing as they becan there gracefull arc towards there targets of Sydney Melbourne and Canberra each with a 50 megatone nuclear warhead. while not large enough to cmpleatly erase the citys the dammage along with the nulear fall out would send a clear message that the Union was no more and there would suffer for there treasion. Hawthorne and his advisors had been placed under house arest as befited there station as they ostentionably awaited trial for crimes against the republic

Little did they know there sentance was on its way

((ooc: its also a good way to pissoff the rest of the world... i might controle the bulk of the worlds nuclear arsonal but the bulk of my army is still in australia. better hurry... i think after i solidify my hold on australia i'm going after the rest of asia))

Morning came by and contruction continued on the base, however Holland, Diane, and Luna were in the base command center in a meet to discuss the current situation "With the fall of the Scandinavian colonies in space,and the Fall of the union we are in a bad situation, we need to accelerate our plans" the base commander said. They also had a video uplink with HQ and the command staff "Time is a luxery we don't have any more" General Triner said to them over the uplink "Then what is the plan sir?" Holland asked "Plan is General Waltfeld is going to hitch a ride on our Petrie class and head for Suez, from there we are going to begin operation steel viper, the forcing of the a complete republic withdrawal from africa" Triner told them.

The three looked at the plan as it appeared on the table in front of them "What about locals along the northern coast? will they help us?" Diane asked "I was going over our intelligence yesterday, there are militia's in almost every town waiting for a chance for some one to hit the republic" the base commander said pointing to the towns along the northern coast. Luna studied the map and then looked up "So its a basic sweep around the north coast then come in from the north and west forcing them east to the red sea" she said trying to sum up the plan "yes thats exactly it" Triner told them.

Travis go back on the raido to Grace "Ok now Grace I know you may be less than pleased, but we got our selves some new crew members, a cuple of local boys so make sure they have some where to stay."

When they got back to the HMS H2SO4 Travis was greated by grace the second he got out of Vrius, with Croc and Will right behind, him knowing if he didn't speek soon Grace would have some less than kind words for him. "Grace I would like you to meet Will and Croc the two newest addidions to the crew."

"Pleased to meet you, but I got some bad news with their share we are not going to do much more than break even. Now the only way we are going to make that money is to hope that news of this gets to whatever is left of the OU."

"Oh, don't worry about us," said Will. "We just need something to eat and a place to stay."

"Bro..." Croc began, but Will stomped on his foot to shut him up. Money wasn't really what they were after.

"In any case, why would you want to draw anyone's attention, especially them?" asked Will. "Aren't you guys, like, on the run and stuff? Granted, it isn't like there's anything coherent left after the Republic came through, but..."

As a new day arose in Scandinavia, King Ragnvald IV was asked to make another adress to his nation. He was seen again on his desk,

"My fellow people of Scandinavia, the Republic has once again taken a grave toll on the good people who live for freedom. The twin space colonies of Scandinavia, Midgard and Asgard have both been brutaly attacked by the Terran Space Navy.

"Though our brothers in space have been captured, the conquest of Scandinavia's pride in space will not reflect that of a conquest on earth! We are Scandinavia, and we will not surrender to tyranny! I ask you all to do the same, 22 million people have been captured under the flag of Terra, but they will not leave them to be oppresed by the Republic!

"If we are to remain a free nation, we must show our willingness to stand united and resist the ambitions of Sage when he brings his battles to our homeland. I my self do not wish for this war to continue, but if Sage will not listen to reason, then we must show him that the world will not submit to his desires as easily as he wishes.

"I leave you today, hoping that your awarness of the situation in space will mean the war will very soon expand. I hope for the best of our nation, and for all of our sakes, remain as an example to the world of remaining opposed to the Republic's tyranny. I wish for your well being my people, and may God bless you all..."

Mobile suits defending Scandinavia- 275,250 and growing
Mobile suits Occupying- 5,000 in Petrozavodsk, another 5,000 in Greece
Ragnvald IV Administration Approval Rating- 75% (5% decline since war was declared)

"Strong words... definitely the stance we need to take," said Simms from his position on the bridge. The ship had docked in Dawwah and was unloading refugees as calmly and quickly as possible. They would be journeying into dangerous territory soon. But the Scandinavian people hold sway in the end, and they've suffered tremendously already... one nation has already buckled, but will they be different?

Frederick Morris, his second in command and chief gunnery officer, was watching the broadcast, as well, along with the rest of the crew on the bridge. He had come aboard after being recommended as one of the top naval gunners in the fleet. "Sir, refugee discharge is eighty percent complete. We're also getting some fresh supplies and equipment using some of that gold Hawthorne left us... we should be able to set sail comfortably by noon."

"So what do you think of that speech, Morris?" asked Simms.

"Just as strong as the Representative's, I'd say," Morris replied. "They're really the last obstacle to Terra's domination. But I'm sure the King is a far more inspirational figure than an elected official... but if something big doesn't happen soon, it could still be the end."

"If Hall got through Suez, he should be able to rendezvous with friendlies in Greece," Simms said. "We came up with a plan that might give us the boost with need. It's admittedly ambitious, but since Terran power is focused elsewhere, it's our best opportunity. Although... it would probably need Gundam support. That's why we must survive this mission."

"And local resistance, can we count on any help from them?" asked Morris.

"Not to start with," said Simms, "but one of the major objectives is to stir it up. It will still be a day or two before the operation could start. Hopefully there's enough resistance back in Australia to keep them bottled up."

"Technical Chief Daly has been working on that, actually," said Morris. "He's been hacking Terran government sites and popular webpages to display anti-Terran propaganda, suggesting that people steal mobile suits and generally raise mayhem."

"They can't track it here, can they?" asked Simms, alarmed. "Because if they find us before we..."

"He says he uses Terran proxies, so it should be fine," replied Morris. "And even if they knew the address of his box, it's a mobile computer, so they can't determine the location just from that."

"I hope so... I never got that technological stuff..."

As Jacob finished helping the refugees leave the Great White, he went back to the ship to hear that his father made another adress to his nation. He immeadietly went to his quarters and listened to what his father had spoken to the people the laptop offered in his room.

After listening to it all the way through, Jacob continued to stare at the screen to see his father's face. He could tell that his father was going through a hard time in his life. Still mourning for Sonja, having to deal with a war with no diplomatic end, worrying about his only son out fighting, this was all a great deal of pain for a single individual to take in.

The King and Prince were not as close to each other as some people thought. Jacob had always taken his position as Crown Prince very seriously due to being raised in a war. So seriously, it was questionable if he still saw Ragnvald as a father, not just a superior. This seperation was not only caused by conflict in the world, but within the family as well. Ever since the day Jacob was told his mother died in child birth, he continously wondered why that happened. He was offered no answers by anyone, not the doctors, not Prime Minister Gregors, not even his own father. Because of this, Jacob had always felt somewhat responsible for the death of such a caring and beautiful woman. That very guilt carried with him to the very day he was in now, which was why he always had a locket of his mother.

Seeing this speech though, Jacob could see into his father and realize how much this war was taking a toll on him. As a politician, the King had to show little weakness. But Jacob's senses told him that there was something in the aging King's eyes that he was being asked to do a great deal for a nation far smaller than the Republic.

He thought to himself, "Father... I have the same wishes as you do... Had this war never happened, maybe you and I would be closer than we are now..."

((ooc: anyone else got any space colonys? need something to pase the time till Jacob finaly rescues star... and untill my missiles hit... i hate sitting around))