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A battleship of that size heading into a dense asteroid field would be its undoing. Not only would the asteroids provide more then enough rear cover to conventional weapons, but would also batter the battleship and its large escorts. Most of the races the DO encountered were stupid that way, having such unwieldy ships. Plus, if they fired, they would hit the station, being so close as they were.

The DO frigates accelerated to ramming speed with the station. The back cargo bays opened and hundreds of deep space, replicating mines streamed out to slow the already slow pursuers.

A battleship of that size heading into a dense asteroid field would be its undoing. Not only would the asteroids provide more then enough rear cover to conventional weapons, but would also batter the battleship and its large escorts. Most of the races the DO encountered were stupid that way, having such unwieldy ships. Plus, if they fired, they would hit the station, being so close as they were.

The DO frigates accelerated to ramming speed with the station. The back cargo bays opened and hundreds of deep space, replicating mines streamed out to slow the already slow pursuers.


Dense, especially in terms of asteroid fields, was very mch a misnomer. An asteroid field, at its densest, is a fairly wide open void. And mines? In a multidimensional environment? Folly. The battleship and its escorts were far from "slow" for that matter, having already reached its maximum acceleration of 1,500 gravities, it and its escorts split about the "minefield", bringing their guns to bear on the targets, removing the station from their line of fire, and avoiding the laughable effort of "mining" ones backtrail. Point defense speckled the void above and below the dividecd squadron, picking off mines as they tore past at c-fractional velocities.

I'm sure that you thought that was rather clever, trying to hide in an asteroid field, despite what human holovids may tell you, is a pathetic tactic however. A 2 dimensional minefield, while also rather "inspired" is a fairly incompetent tactic in a three dimensional space. Perhaps your sensors were too blind to notice it, but the asteroid field has a population density that would shame many planets of but a million people. Now, if we're quite through with the wasted efforts and foolish tactics, you really should stand down your ships and prepare to be boarded. I'm not sure you've noticed, but we're much larger than you are, and more powerful to boot in, as far as I may discern, every facet of our design.

Already the ships were dropping the acceleration they had piled on to reach this point, slamming to a stop before they bypassed the station they intended to defend. Turrets still had locks on the Frigates, and idle point defense weapons began to fire on the interceptors, with the station well outside their angle of fire they unleashed their weapons with impunity, more than a thousand weapons emplacements targeting the squadron of interceptors with a hail of fire that was dense enough as to be omnipresent.

OOC: It really isn't polite to say things like "slow and unwieldy" about others peoples ships. They might get annoyed and reduce the amount to which you are given the benefit of the doubt about things, especially when you're so incredibly arrogant about it. Destroyers are insanely fast, and probably outstrip your fighters if you're at all more sane that myself. The battleship is one of the slowest ships in the fleet, and still manages 1,500 gravities, or something around 14,700 kilometers per second per second. What this means is my ships are large, very few in number, fast, and heavily armed. This is probably the heaviest concentration of ships for several thousand light years. Actually, it's the second or third heaviest concentration short of a war fleet, so take that as you will.

((Arrogance of the DO, not my arrogance. I just have my hang-ups; I wouldn't insult someone in real life. I apologize if you took it as an insult.))

Yes, it was stupid to use mines in space... if they were normal planet bound mines. Mines built for use in space took on another dimension. Outfitted with small engines, the mines deployed by the frigates could track and intercept ships near them, and were more than fast and maneuverable enough to strike the vessels trying to pass them. The fact that they were duplicating mines pretty much destroyed any chance of doing away with the minefield before the pursuing vessels were all scrap metal.

No matter how fast a race's vessels could move in realspace, there was always limits. Space faring races in the league of DO and Miehm were equal in that regard. Due to the fact that the DO ships were closer to the station, they were the first to reach it. Before General Khane's forces had reached DO ships, the vessels had already entered the docking bay(s) of the station, probably crashing into the walls by their recklessness.

((I thought the duplicating mines from Star Trek were just insane, so I adapted the awesome power of Gaian Ascendancy replicator technology that I received in a previous rp to recreate them.))

((OC- Awesome, wanked.. call it what ye will. =^^= And actually my version isn't all that different from the mines in ST:DS9. The basic technology never really changes, other than effectiveness on the advanced levels.))

((Arrogance of the DO, not my arrogance. I just have my hang-ups; I wouldn't insult someone in real life. I apologize if you took it as an insult.))

Yes, it was stupid to use mines in space... if they were normal planet bound mines. Mines built for use in space took on another dimension. Outfitted with small engines, the mines deployed by the frigates could track and intercept ships near them, and were more than fast and maneuverable enough to strike the vessels trying to pass them. The fact that they were duplicating mines pretty much destroyed any chance of doing away with the minefield before the pursuing vessels were all scrap metal.

No matter how fast a race's vessels could move in realspace, there was always limits. Space faring races in the league of DO and Miehm were equal in that regard. Due to the fact that the DO ships were closer to the station, they were the first to reach it. Before General Khane's forces had reached DO ships, the vessels had already entered the docking bay(s) of the station, probably crashing into the walls by their recklessness.

((I thought the duplicating mines from Star Trek were just insane, so I adapted the awesome power of Gaian Ascendancy replicator technology that I received in a previous rp to recreate them.))

OOC: Duly noted. Unless the mines propogate at greater than light speed, I doubt they'll last long. My ships aren't just big for show after all, they're big so I can plausibly smack down the admittedly insane missile barrages so many nations seem to cream themselves over. No offense, but what is their propogation rate and acceleration, if you have any ballpark figures. Just "the mines replicate faster than you can kill them" will understandably not cut it for me, I'm sure you understand. Apology also accepted, I had taken it as such.

Further note: I question whether or not AH will post. He has not been on in about 11 days. I propose that we hold off our battle for a week, if he fails to reply within that time, we fight it out, and the winner gets the station(though how much good it'll do you with my fleet parked outside is debatable).

IC:

Point defense weapons blazed with intense furey, crushing wave upon wave of mines as they sought to breach themselves upon the shields of the massive constructs.

<Damn, they've docked. Marines are to transport aboard the station and support the Security onboard in any manner possible. Equip shotguns and pistols only, I want damage to be minimal if we can help it. If possible, capture their weapons, We both, that is to say, they and ourselves, are both certainly aware that they cannot have as many troops onboard their ships as we have aboard our own, as such, I want to deploy only the Cruisers Marine Companies, all other marines will assemble to transfer aboard the cruisers and support as needed, if possible, our Marines will locate the enemy vessels, and we will enact a boarding action while they attempt to conquer the station, leaving their ships effectively defenseless. We will also station ourselves so that if they attempt to flee, they must pass under our guns. There will be no mercy shown.>

Several gates open onboard the station, and the 126 marines of the three Cruisers companies step aboard, one is near the docking bays, another is near the Directors office, and the colocated security center, while the third is located somewhat centrally, able to deploy in support of either force if the need arises. While the marines deployed, particle scatterguns and pistols(as well as a few discreetly carried heavy weapons) in hand, the ships continued to almost lazily destroy wave after wave of encroaching mines, while their captains considered the merits of using their secondary battery in a wide beam to settle the matter once and for all. Eventually a mine would get through, and it would probably hurt, depending on which ship it hit, but it was unlikely that it would happen any time soon at this rate.

((In the show it seemed like the mines did it as fast as they could be destroyed... If someone else knows an actual number, we could use that.

As for the other request, I will hold off on posting until we know whether Auburn Hill will post... I wanted him to join in on the whole thing, since it is his rp.))

((In the show it seemed like the mines did it as fast as they could be destroyed... If someone else knows an actual number, we could use that.

As for the other request, I will hold off on posting until we know whether Auburn Hill will post... I wanted him to join in on the whole thing, since it is his rp.))

Then in theory I could keep this up all day. Point defense on Federation ships leaves something to be desired, doesn't it? Whereas the PD on a 13 km long battleship should make Kirk cry.

((Although I doubt they will damage you directly, eventually they will be close enough to every ship that the shockwaves would slowly gnaw at the shields/hull.))

((Although I doubt they will damage you directly, eventually they will be close enough to every ship that the shockwaves would slowly gnaw at the shields/hull.))

Shockwaves propagate poorly in a vacuum. We're talking within tens of meters of the shields. I'd hope to be done by the time they get that close.

OOC: Sorry for the delay. I had to make an emergency work trip to Mississippi. Kind of last-minute, and I forgot to tell everyone on here! Again, sorry, and I will try to get back into everything...

Just a quick recap, and I being invaded by troops? If so, then how many? Oh, and feel free to ram your ships into my asteroids. Add more crators and debris if you want....

[The DO thought your asteroid base would be a tempting target, so they sent in two marine-ladened frigates to take over the base. As they approached, Miehm's fleet jumped in to stop them, but failed to overtake them before they crashed into the hanger of the asteroid base. As for the amount of troops... I never thought of a hard number, I usually rp by story, not by math. Assume, what, approx. 50-100 troops per ship best estimate.]

(OOC: Thanks...)

"Squads 5-11, report to Hanger Lever 4! Squads 12-16, report to Hanger Level 2!" Dinobot's orders echoed through the corridors of the asteroid-base. The SPARTANs ran down the halls, moving in perfect formation. The five-man fire teams split up and headed for their positions, phaser rifles at the ready. The took up positions outside the hanger doors, far enough to avoid any blasts that might blow the doors open, but close enough to lay effective fire upon anyone who might try to leave the hanger. One of the SPARTANS activated his COMM. "This is Flowers. All squads in position. Standing by."

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Dinobot stood in his security center, monitoring the situation. Behind him, his personal sword rested on a console. "Status?"
"They've breached Hangers 2 and 5," Rattrap replied. "I've secured all exits, but they won't last long."
"Vent all air from the hangers, and seal off all connecting sections."
"But the SPARTANs are waiting outside the hangers..."
"Their armor is vacuum sealed. They will be unaffected." He turned to the system display. "Launch all ships. Get them in a defensive formation. Contact the Director and request his return." Dinobot then picked up his sword and headed for the door.
"Where are you going?" asked Rattrap.
Dinobot paused. "TO combat." He continued out the door. As it closed, Rattrap turned back to his monitor. "Oh well," he said. "It can't get any worse than this..."

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Roman studied the long, thin, and wide case on his desk. "You were able to find it?"
"Eye," Drakor replied, "It wasn't easy, but there it is."
"Excellent." He reached down and pulled out a data card. Tossing the card to Drakor, "457,320 credits, as agreed. Also a security code for free repairs at Auburn Hills opon your next visit. But I would wait a while before returning."
"Oh?"
"A slight complication. A group of raiders is currently in the process of attacking my facility."
"And you remain here? Why not return?"
"I trust Dinobot with the station's security. Besides," he slid a hand along the edge of the case, "Had I returned, this meeting would have been delayed." He clicked open the latched on the case, "And any delays in the delivery of this item would have been a major problem for my plans."
"I understand. If you don't mind, I'll show myself out."
"Please."
Drakor pulled his COMMlink from his belt and pressed a button. Moments later, he was claimed by a transported beam. When the light vanished, Roman looked to the ceiling, "Roman to bridge."
"Go ahead, sir."
"Set course for the becon on the Falcon. Maximum warp, sound General Quarters."
"Understood. We'll be ready!"
"Out." He stood from his chair and opened the case. "Excellent! At long last, I have the key to open the vault." with two hands, he lifted out a long, black object. One hand featured a handle with two wristguards. At the other end of the shaft was a ornimental fixture. "A powerful weapon, lost to the ages," he lifted it into the air, "the Oblivian Keyblade (http://images.wikia.com/kingdomhearts/images/0/03/Oblivion.png)!"

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General Khane, this is Dinobot. I am deploying Enforcers to contain the invaders in Hangers 2 and 5. I will be joining them. Feel free to join us in combat. Director Roman is away on his new flagship, and will not, repeat NOT, be returning anytime soon. Dinobot out.

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OOC: On the subject of the self-replicating mines, they have an internal replicated and enough stored mass to create 1/65 of a complete mine. However, they can also draw in particals from space. Micro-thrusters from standars science probes are used for holding position and/or moving into a target. Proximity sensors cause the mine to detonate when a target is in range. As to numbers in the minefield, I will need to check my DS9 Technical Manual at home, which is where I got this information.

((I consulted the Star Trek Wiki... or at least one of them, for the mines. The ones I have, have been altered to include other modifications from the techs at my disposal, so they aren't just static or slow on the maneuverability.))

The draconic marines knew going in that the first thing anyone smart would do was vent atmo, so they also came with self-contained suits. They were pretty bulky on some members, due to the wide variety of body types between human-sized and humanoid-dragon sizes in the DO species. Due to the squeezed nature of a boarding action, they also carried compact Uzi/shotgun-like laser weapons and riot shields (which were also built to sustain laser fire as well as standard slug-throwers). Their claws and strength (increasing with body type, from human-sized to humanoid-dragon size), besides a combat knife, were their backup weapons in case of a close-combat action.

Charges were set on the doors leading into the station from the hangers. It would only be a few minutes before combat began.

((I see a hard-fought battle ahead, ending with the DO's failure at taking the station, but still causing quite a bit of damage.))

OOC: go ahead and blow the charges. The SPARTANS first response will be to open fire with their type-3a phaser (http://www.yourprops.com/norm-42a256212fe5c-Star+Trek:+First+Contact+(1996).jpeg) rifles, so go ahead and mention that. Oh, and yes, you will fail. After all, these are SPARTANS...

OOC: go ahead and blow the charges. The SPARTANS first response will be to open fire with their type-3a phaser (http://www.yourprops.com/norm-42a256212fe5c-Star+Trek:+First+Contact+(1996).jpeg) rifles, so go ahead and mention that. Oh, and yes, you will fail. After all, these are SPARTANS...
((Yes, but the DO soldiers aren't as weak or as stupid as the Covenant on the average.))

The DO soldiers set themselves up along the walls so they wouldn't be in direct line of sight of any soldiers on the other side of the doorway.

There were a lot of explosions to follow. Not only were holes blown in the doors large enough for two or three human-sized people to fit through shoulder to shoulder, but a hail of grenades bounced through the breach to deal with anyone stupid enough to be anywhere within ten-twelve meters of the doors.

((A common tactic in any urban warfare.))

Captain Flowers watched and waited for the grenades to go off, then he opened his COMM to the other SPARTANS, "Wait for targets, then fire at will." A series of green lights winked once in his helmet, signals from the squad leaders that they recieved the orders. He raised his own rifle, clicked off the safety, and took aim down the corridor, watching the walls for any movement...

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Meanwhile, is the space around the asteroids, several ships launched from hangers conceiled within other asteroids. Ten ships, four Valiant-class (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/nx9100/Valiant-classBattlecruiser.jpg) battlecruisers and six Columbia-class (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/nx9100/Columbia-classDestroyer.jpg) destroyers, moved into a defensive formation around the primary five large asteroids that housed the base. They charged all weapons, raised shields, and prepared to defend the outpost all all costs...

"This is Captain Ramus, of the Chrysler Corporation. Any ships that attemp to fire on or board this base will be fired upon. Out."

With the SPARTAN Enforcers holding one Hangar, and 42 Wyvern armored Marines holding the second hangar, and the hallway leading away from it, the Draconic marines would likely not get very far. As soon as the door "opened", the troops opened fire, 75 megawatt particle bursts saturating the hangar entrance as a quartet of marines locked back the triggers on their PPSGs, keeping up a continuous spray of fire, until the barrels overheated, and the four marines behind them opened fire in turn. The grenades coming through the blasted hole didn't fare very well, only about three made it through, and shrapnel screamed off of the hardened metal of the Wyverns armor. The enemy would have to brave the door, or make a new exit if they wanted to get to the marines keeping them blockaded within.

Across the station, the other two already deployed marine companies mostly held their positions. First and second platoons of the central company moved through the halls to support the SPARTANs, but that was the extent of any location changes, the massive troops falling in behind the Enforcers, not preparing to engage unless they were pressed.

Engineers with every company made ready to use the station itself against the invaders, preparing patches of metal to do various unpleasant things, from developing monofilament threads of razor metal in some corridors, to floors that will allow the enemy to sink in to the ankles, before resolidifying. In all, it was going to be a very bloody, and hard fought battle for the Draconic Marines.

OOC: I'm assuming that the hangars have at least some separation from each other, and that your troops are concentrated to hold one, since my troops are concentrated to hold the other.

((I'm assuming the hangers on the station aren't all that much separated from each other, as I tried to fit both into the same side of the asteroid base.))

"Looks like we need a new entrance."

A soldier chuckled to his squad. His commander glanced over to the other side of the doorway as the other commander signaled him. There was some discussion on how to proceed, with the clock running. They didn't have a good floor plan due to the limited information the scout was able to scan out, but they could just drill through one of the walls into a surrounding corridor.

A squad was sent back to each ship to acquire the machinery necessary to dig through the hull of the hanger.

OOC: waiting for your troops to break-out into another section...

((Oh. My bad.))

The sound of constant laser fire, including some return pot-shots from DO soldiers as they peeked out from behind their cover, covered up the sound of the drills. It was unknown whether the defenders knew about the new tunnels that were forming in their station. But it was less than half an hour before the first squads came through the new holes into the station's corridors.

"Uh oh," muttered Rattrap, as he watched the security monitors. "This, is not good. Rattrap to Dinobot."
"What is it vermin?"
"We got trouble here. It looks like the invaders have dug new tunnels out of the hangers."
"What?!"
"You better get your dino-but over to section 3A pronto! I've secured the area, but left you a route via tunnel 5CC."
"Understood. Dinobot out."
Rattrap sighed, and went back to watching his monitors. "We're all gonna die..."

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Dinobot lead a group of 10 SPARTAN Enforcers throught the corridors, while civilians scampered around trying to get out of the way. Finally, he arrived at the area Rattrap mentioned. A security door was 10 meters ahead. He pointed to the SPARTANS, and directed them to their positions. "Rattrap. Drop the cover." The door vanished, as it had been a hologram/forcefield. Dinobot and the SPARTANs opened fire, and they weren't using stun...

The DO soldiers were surprised at the sudden loss of a door. As they dove for cover, some of the soldiers got shot. Only one got a fatal wound in the chest, the others were luckier, suffering hard burns to their armor or exposed limbs before crawling behind cover. Their cover was the shields they carried, the durable SWAT style barricades. They returned fire.