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Captain Karl Jones stood in the bows of FHS Spencer looking out at the Sea. Stars reflected in the sea like Diamonds. He ran his hands along the metal on either side of him till they met to form the forward point of his cruiser. Karl liked the sea best at night. All was quiet, all was calm all was so much simpler.

Karl walked back through his ship to his cabin. He stepped through the door and as it closed behind him Karl sighed. He stepped over to his bed and lay there.
He lent over to his recording device and activated

“Captains Log.” He began

“The Spencer is heading southward towards a safe harbour for much need shore leave. Our diplomatic mission, although successful, was a drain on all the crew. Ensign Sisko somehow managed to convince me to let him water ski behind the Spencer, I’m not sure how he managed to do it but he did. We’re due to arrive in Port in about two weeks. End Log”

Karl turned his log recorder off and lay back. He stared at the ceiling and was just about to fall a sleep when the voice of the first Officer echoed through the Ship:
“All personal Red alert, Captain Jones to the Bridge, Repeat Red alert, All hands to battle Stations”
Karl stood sighing quietly he pulled on his uniform jacket and ran out of his door

Several minutes later Karl arrived on the Bridge
“Report?” He asked Commander Thomas White, his first Officer
“We’ve just been over flown by three Jets"
"Bloody Hell! Karl exclaimed “What country?” He asked
“We can’t tell sir, they don’t have any markings and no transponder frequency we recognise,
“Send a message to the admiralty let them know what is happening, and tell those bastards out there to stand down and go home, or we’ll respond with deadly force” Karl Ordered
The Communications officer nodded then several seconds later he frowned
“Problem Ensign?” Karl asked
“Well sir” The man replied “I’m getting a response, but it seems to be in a launguage, I'ved never heard before
Karl also frowned"
“Can you translate?” Karl asked
The Ensign was about to respond when Lt Richards from Tactical shouted from across the Bridge
“Sir, Torpedo in the Water!”

“All hands brace for impact” Karl Exclaimed through a com link to the rest of the Ship
Seconds later the ship was rocked by a huge explosion
“Damage report!” Karl shouted as he pulled himself from the floor and looked at his now debris filled Bridge
“Major hull breach, deck 5 Section 4, emergency repair crews are responding” Tom replied
“Fire a missile at the lead Jet” Karl ordered and looked out of the Bridge’s viewport as several seconds later a stream of light burst from the deck like a firework, but with deadly potential. It soared through the sky before hitting the lead Jet causing an explosion and sending down in flames
“Target down, the other two MiG’s are bugging out west. Their retreating” Richards reported
Several of the Bridge crew smiled
“Ah don’t celebrate yet, the engineers can’t plug the breach, we’re sinking” Tom said bitterly

Karl groaned
“Abandon ship” He said and then as his officers stood and headed for a lifeboat he turned to Tom “Send a message to the admiralty, and make sure you get supplies and weapons, we’re only about 20 miles of the Coast, make sure everyone follows the flare on our Lifeboat”
Tom nodded and got about his work
Karl looked round his once tidy and calm Bridge, and saw debris. He spotted a young woman, a Lieutenant, trapped under some debris.
“Don’t worry Melissa, we’re on our way” Karl said as he ran over and lifted the debris off the woman and helped her up
“Thank you Captain” She said before running out the door to a lifeboat.
Tom Ran over to Karl
“Captain It’s time to go” He said
Karl nodded and he and Tom ran off the Bridge and struggled along the slanted ship to a lifeboat

Karl and Tom climbed into a lifeboat. The Spencer was listing heavily now. Tom was just about to let go of the mooring rope when Karl spotted a young Ensign scramble along the ship
“Tom wait” He said pointing
The Ensign Climbed into the Boat
“Captain, I was stuck in engineering sir, no one else is left on board” She said
Tom pushed off and Karl watched as his proud ship sank beneath the waves leaving no trace, he sighed.
“They’re a fine crew” Karl thought “I’ve got to get them home”
Karl reached for a flare and lighting it before leading the Fleet of Lifeboats westward.

ooc: Could I join as a joint investigation team or what other roles are there?

OOC: There is of course the state that sunk it, you could also rp a ship of yours being in the area

USS Carnage:

Captain Wesley was patrolling the 101st 4H border. Suddenly he saw the lining of a torpedo heading straight towards the 4H patrol ship.

"RADIO THEM NOW!!! They have a torpedo coming Port side! Their going to be hit!" yelled the captain.

"Sir we can't establish contact!" yelled the radio man.

"DO SOMETHING PEOPLE!!! A ship is going to be blown to bits and we aren't going to just sit here and watch! Send out the life boats!" yelled the Captain back.

OOC: 101'st, it the ship was sunk about a weeks journy from Four Heatons

Commander Chris Rogers walked across the marble floors of the Navy’s HQ Office in New Portsmouth. He was heading for the officer of Admiral Collins. He walked through a door and up a flight of stairs before arriving at a corridor packed with the top brass. Chris walked along the corridor feeling slightly insignificant. He found the Door to Admiral Collin’s office and knocked on the door.
“Enter” A gruff voice responded
Chris opened the door and walked in. Once he closed the door he snapped to attention, brought his right hand to a salute and said:
“Commander Chris Rogers, reporting as ordered”
“At Ease Commander, have a seat” Collins replied
“Thank you sir” Chris said as he sat
“Commander, two days ago we lost contact with FHS Spencer” Collins began as he pressed a button revealing a screen on the wall behind him “their second to last message said they we’re here, in International Waters. They Were over flown by three Jet's and several minutes later a Final Message was sent reporting they we’re sinking”
“The Spencer!” Chris asked “That’s Karl Jones ship”
“I’m afraid so” Collins replied
“Well with respect sir, what am I here for” Chris wanted to know
“We want you to take command of FHS Endeavour, with the Rank of Captain” Collins answered reaching into his desk drawer and pulling out a forth Rank Insignia for Chris’s uniform “She’s a Nimitz class aircraft carrier
“Thank You Sir” Chris replied slightly in awe as he took the Rank insignia and clipped it next to his others “Where is she?”
“New Portsmouth Harbour, you can’t miss her” Collins answered “Good Luck Captain”

FHS Endeavour
New Portsmouth Harbour
1545 16th June 2007


Chris walked up the gang-plank onto the flight deck of FHS Endeavour. A woman with Rank Insignia of Commander walked over
“Captain Chris Rogers” She said “Welcome aboard the Endeavour”
“Thank You Commander, Commander?” Chris asked
“Commander Robin Stryker, your XO” She replied
“Good to meet you Commander” Chris said
“You too sir” Robin replied
Robin led Chris along the flight deck and towards the Bridge tower, she led up some stairs and onto the bridge.
He looked around, the Bridge was large and had top of the line consoles. He walked over to the window and looked out a the sea
“Captain?” Robin said
“Yes Commander?” Chris replied
“We’ve got some people you need to meet” Robin stated “Lieutenant Commander William Munro Our Tactical and Security Officer, Lieutenant Commander Charlie Black chief Engineer, Lieutenant Holly Robinson Helm Officer, Doctor Roger Right and Major Rebecca Starlight our Royal Marine Commander”
Chris Looked at Each of them as Robin pointed them out
“ It’s nice to meet you All, I’d like to see you all in the Mess later on once we’re at sea” Chris said
several of them smiled
“When can we depart?” Chris asked
“We’ve got our Chief of the fighter corps. on a test flight in one of those F 18’s” Robin replied with a Grin
Almost as soon as she spoke a fighter soared over the Endeavour
“That’s her” Robin said
“Her?” Chris thought
The Jet went to the edge of the harbour before coming round and landing smoothly on the Flight deck
“Flight Lieutenant Emma Connors” Will said
The Woman still in her flight gear walked up the stairs and onto the Bridge
“Flight Lieutenant Emma Connors reporting for Duty” She said
“Welcome back” Chris said, noticing Will looking at her, and wondering if there was more than meets the eye
“Sorry, I’m late sir, I couldn’t resist and we didn’t think you’d be back till 1615” Emma said
“Captains Prerogative” Chris said causing a few chuckles “Ok everyone stations”
The Crew went to their individual stations and Chris sat in his command chair
“Get us permission from the Harbourmaster to depart” He said
“Permission Granted” Will said from Tactical several seconds later
“Helm take us out” Chris ordered
Holly entered a few commands and turned the wheel and brought the ship till it faced the opening of the harbour and engaging the Engines
The Endeavour sped through the harbour at a speed not normally acceptable.

ooc: then where exactly is it?

OOC: near another nations waters, but not inside

ooc: my nation's? Because that would fit nicely unless we go back and I'm the sub that sunk it.

OOC: It was jets that sunk it but that's fine

ooc: ok, I'll rp from where I was if that's ok.

[OoC; Permission to RP as a rouge miltary group that blows up the cruiser?
And is it a submarine or aircraft that blows up the ship?
Because you use torpedo as well as jet.
Military jets fire missiles, submarines fire torpedoes.]

ooc: Well then, I'll have to sink you. Is that better?

[OoC;Military jets fire missiles, submarines fire torpedoes.]

ooc to be right jets fire anti ships missiles, submarine can fire torpedoes at ships and other submarine

ships and other planes only use torpedoes for anti-submarine work

ooc: Thanks for the help isa! But I have a question, do they still use the depth charges to blow submarines?

[OoC; Four Heatons needs to get online now.]

OOC: The Spencer was sunk by a plane launched torpedo, whoever said they would be a rouge group can be those responsible, anyone else can be in the area and assist if they wish.

ooc: then please respond to my post.

<FHS Spencer lifeboats>

"Sir, ship on the horizon" An officer reported.
"Get out the signleing kit" Karl ordered and the officer got about sendign a message

The three military jets with Heirosoloan markings flew over the ocean, but still safely out of range of any radars that could interrupt their mission. The jets quickly fell into a spearhead formation as they neared their target, the Heaton cruiser Spencer. As the were picked up by the ship's radar, they begin speaking in rapid Olissian, as they were not Heirosoloan, but actually Paladins, an elite rebel unit of Olissians.

"I think they were informed of us coming. They know we're here, and it's a trap. You know we can't risk any military jets. We have so few already."

"It's not a trap, because they have no idea we're going to give them our present. Poor guys."

"Poor guys? I think not. They fully deserve this, and they should be glad we didn't bring more jets. Since you two are having doubts, I'll fire the torpedo, to ensure the destruction of the boat."

The third of the jets launched the torpedo as they flew over the boat, and all three turned and watched as the hull was ripped apart. But none of them expected the missile that shot out and destroyed the third jet, which had become the first because of a formation change when the torpedo was fired. After the missile hit the burning hulk of the jet spiraled and exploded into the water, too low for the pilot to eject. As the remaining two flew away, they discussed the situation calmly.

"I didn't like him anyway."

"Neither did I. He was such a zealot. And I told you it was a trap. See, I was right."

"No you weren't. They weren't expecting us. It was just a luck shot."

"Well, it's out of our hands. Let's just hope we looked enough like Heirosoloan jets for them to declare war."

<FHS Endeaour>

"We've received word from home" Reported Lynn "They are reporting that data indicates Jets of Heriosoloan Orignin, we are to take our taksforce their and await orders.

Official Transmission
Allied States of Four Heatons
Office Of the President

To-State of Heriosola

We are outragered by the sinking of our cruiser by jets fo your airforce, we demand and immediate apology and compensation for the cost of the ship

END MESSAGE

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