STGOD 4 Game Thread

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-05-01 09:16pm

InnocentBystander wrote:<<The Homeworld Senate has voted to ratify the treaty, your have our permission to accept the treaty.>>
The Political Prince was notified immediately.

This time the meeting was held in a windowed conference room with in the upper sections of the palace. The Prince gave a broad smile when he heard the news.

"This is tully Excellent news, and we are over-joyed for this to finally be in place. We also recieved a note from your government concerning the new ITA that the Asgard wish to create. What would you like to discuss concerning it?"

InnocentBystander · Post by **InnocentBystander** » 2004-05-01 09:20pm

Dahak wrote:++changed your destination to where you should've been going...++

They waited for them to come out of the docking tube inside the orbital stations reception area.
The security detail exchanged glances, and they were seriously unimpressed after they listened to the little speech of the ambassador.. They were not used to be talked to that way.
"I am quite sorry, but her Majesty is currently busy elsewhere, and will be so for some time. You may direct your requests to her assistant, though."

(ooc: right, sorry)
The Baeloaren Ambassador turned to his aids, asking them their opinions.
"Of course, I understand. If we could see her assistant, the Homeworld Senate will be meeting in several hours, they desire a dialogue with a representative from your capital; I am told your ambassadors on Bael will be at the meeting. We will need some time to set-up the communication equipment as well." he looked down at his watch, "five hours, we have five hours before the senate meeting begins."

InnocentBystander · Post by **InnocentBystander** » 2004-05-01 09:42pm

Straha wrote:This time the meeting was held in a windowed conference room with in the upper sections of the palace. The Prince gave a broad smile when he heard the news.

"This is tully Excellent news, and we are over-joyed for this to finally be in place. We also recieved a note from your government concerning the new ITA that the Asgard wish to create. What would you like to discuss concerning it?"

"The senate is interested in knowing your position on the ITA. We know very little about the Asgard and the senate is still unsure as to its position concerning most galactic nations." he looked out over the sprawling palace below. "We have also received information about an event you're nation will be hosting, the Grand Ball. What can you tell me about it?"

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-05-01 11:10pm

InnocentBystander wrote:
Straha wrote:This time the meeting was held in a windowed conference room with in the upper sections of the palace. The Prince gave a broad smile when he heard the news.

"This is tully Excellent news, and we are over-joyed for this to finally be in place. We also recieved a note from your government concerning the new ITA that the Asgard wish to create. What would you like to discuss concerning it?"
"The senate is interested in knowing your position on the ITA. We know very little about the Asgard and the senate is still unsure as to its position concerning most galactic nations." he looked out over the sprawling palace below. "We have also received information about an event you're nation will be hosting, the Grand Ball. What can you tell me about it?"

"Our offical position with the ITA is that it is a good idea, persuming it isn't turned into a military based organization as it was last time around. As for the Asgard..."

The Prince stoped and thought for a minute.

"Well... we don't know much about them now, besides that there is some trouble in their government. They are, however, seemingly very different then before, especially because they agreed to the Mutual Defense Alliance with us. We trust them though, that's the one thing that the Asgard could always be, when they said something they meant it...

"As for the Ball, it's really nothing more then an old thing from when we ruled all of Earth. For a while it united the different provincial governments, then after the break up, we used it to keep some wars from getting too bloody, and to help give a location for all the powers back then to talk. All it's been in the past century is a big party, where a bunch of galactic leaders get to enjoy themselves for a couple days on our expense account. Though now it looks like it might be used for peace... You, or other represenitives from your Nation are invited to attend, of course."

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-05-01 11:11pm

Alpha Prime diplomatic station, neutral space

The NRS Claymore dropped out of hyperspace at the neutral station several hours early. As the power calling the conference, the Republic was to act as host. The massive first-run battleship taken by Ambassador Shelton and Minister Godunov was meant as a show of force and it was effective as such. Shuttles ferried supplies and such to the station. The central conference chamber was prepared; food was provided at a table in the adjoining room and every ambassador's seat was equipped with ice water to drink. All was done according to protocol, and Ambassador Shelton would go out to the docking bay to personally greet all arrivals. Minister Godunov would wait in the conference chamber; Shelton was not the titular leader of this delegation.

Outside, the Claymore took up position above the station's central axis. Her guns were powered down, but that could be changed in an instant. Commodore Parck's instructions were to ensure the safety of all delegates and fend off hostile intruders if necessary. A squadron of F/A-210s was stationed in the lower bay of the station in case of trouble. The NRS Venture, commanded by Admiral Pierce, was waiting outside the system with the rest of the 1st Battle Group, 1st Fleet, and could jump in system within thirty seconds if a threat arose that the ship of the line couldn't handle. The Republic took the security of this meeting very seriously; they couldn't afford an incident like the one a successful attack on an ambassador would cause. Tensions were already high enough...

Raptor 597 · Post by **Raptor 597** » 2004-05-01 11:12pm

The noble space mariner and diplomat, Vice Admiral Hurambar stepped into the Hall of Leaders. He was armed with two encrusted extended daggers and an concealed pistol. He walked past the various representatives bidding them good tidings. After this he bowed in front of the Speaker of the Hajr and presented him with the dagger and it's scabbard.

"A gift from the powerful realm of Lossarnach. I wish to speak with your people on many things including this recent wa and it's causes."

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-05-02 01:04am

The Military prince pulled on his uniform, and left the Palace. His Palace was the historical site of the Monacoran Grand Ball, and it was also the one place he did not want to be. Fedayn had almost an entire battallion of Spec Ops troops crawling all over the palace, with a large number of them going to be the butlers, waiters, or service staff for the first days ball and dinner. The tenth was also going to guard the entire thing, and no one was going to be allowed near enough to the palace to throw a brick at it, much less cause any damage, especially with troops and police on all of the roofs tops near by.

On the plus side, however, the Military Prince would miss out on the first hour and a half of the ball thanks to a lecture he had ever so timely scheduled at the Academy. In the short term, life would be sweet.

InnocentBystander · Post by **InnocentBystander** » 2004-05-02 01:37am

Straha wrote:
InnocentBystander wrote:
Straha wrote:This time the meeting was held in a windowed conference room with in the upper sections of the palace. The Prince gave a broad smile when he heard the news.

"This is tully Excellent news, and we are over-joyed for this to finally be in place. We also recieved a note from your government concerning the new ITA that the Asgard wish to create. What would you like to discuss concerning it?"
"The senate is interested in knowing your position on the ITA. We know very little about the Asgard and the senate is still unsure as to its position concerning most galactic nations." he looked out over the sprawling palace below. "We have also received information about an event you're nation will be hosting, the Grand Ball. What can you tell me about it?"
"Our offical position with the ITA is that it is a good idea, persuming it isn't turned into a military based organization as it was last time around. As for the Asgard..."

The Prince stoped and thought for a minute.

"Well... we don't know much about them now, besides that there is some trouble in their government. They are, however, seemingly very different then before, especially because they agreed to the Mutual Defense Alliance with us. We trust them though, that's the one thing that the Asgard could always be, when they said something they meant it...

"As for the Ball, it's really nothing more then an old thing from when we ruled all of Earth. For a while it united the different provincial governments, then after the break up, we used it to keep some wars from getting too bloody, and to help give a location for all the powers back then to talk. All it's been in the past century is a big party, where a bunch of galactic leaders get to enjoy themselves for a couple days on our expense account. Though now it looks like it might be used for peace... You, or other represenitives from your Nation are invited to attend, of course."

Drealaan nodded, "I will relay this information back to my government." he paused before leaving the conference room, "I hope to see you again at the ball." with that he turned around and walked out the door, he would remain on the Infallible until the Ball. As he approached the door he turned his head, "Do you allow the press to the Ball?"

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-05-02 01:39am

InnocentBystander wrote:Drealaan nodded, "I will relay this information back to my government." he paused before leaving the conference room, "I hope to see you again at the ball." with that he turned around and walked out the door, he would remain on the Infallible until the Ball. As he approached the door he turned his head, "Do you allow the press to the Ball?"

"We allow twelve people per government. If you want to bring the press with you, go right ahead.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-05-02 01:43am

Oort Cloud, Terra system

The battle group dropped out of hyperspace at the edge of the system. The fleet carrier, cruisers, and destroyers came to a stop as the massive battleship, NRS Sabre, surged ahead, flying towards Earth alone. Her navigational crew calculated a jump in-system towards Earth, which would end about halfway between the orbits of Earth and Mars. The other ships waited until they ascertained that the Sabre appeared safe, then left the system. [They will determine that it is safe when the Sabre either reaches Earth orbit or the Monacorans send out escort. If the ship is, in fact, attacked, they will jump in system.] The Sabre hailed Earth.

"Monacora Control, this is the Nashtar Republic Ship Sabre, carrying President Charles Major. We're here for the Grand Ball. We await instructions." The ship came to a halt outside lunar orbit to await reply. [If one doesn't come, they stay where they are and the fleet stays where it is.]

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-05-02 01:49am

Rogue 9 wrote:
"Monacora Control, this is the Nashtar Republic Ship Sabre, carrying President Charles Major. We're here for the Grand Ball. We await instructions." The ship came to a halt outside lunar orbit to await reply. [If one doesn't come, they stay where they are and the fleet stays where it is.]

"Montagesque (ooc: That's Monaco's control) control to Sabre we are sending up a fighter escort for you. You are cleared to deploy a shuttle down to Monaco, once you arrive we will escort you to your lodgings."

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-05-02 01:51am

Straha wrote:
Rogue 9 wrote:
"Monacora Control, this is the Nashtar Republic Ship Sabre, carrying President Charles Major. We're here for the Grand Ball. We await instructions." The ship came to a halt outside lunar orbit to await reply. [If one doesn't come, they stay where they are and the fleet stays where it is.]
"Montagesque (ooc: That's Monaco's control) control to Sabre we are sending up a fighter escort for you. You are cleared to deploy a shuttle down to Monaco, once you arrive we will escort you to your lodgings."

"Acknowledged, Montagesque. What orbital pattern should the Sabre take in the meantime?"

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-05-02 01:54am

Rogue 9 wrote:
Straha wrote:
Rogue 9 wrote:
"Monacora Control, this is the Nashtar Republic Ship Sabre, carrying President Charles Major. We're here for the Grand Ball. We await instructions." The ship came to a halt outside lunar orbit to await reply. [If one doesn't come, they stay where they are and the fleet stays where it is.]
"Montagesque (ooc: That's Monaco's control) control to Sabre we are sending up a fighter escort for you. You are cleared to deploy a shuttle down to Monaco, once you arrive we will escort you to your lodgings."
"Acknowledged, Montagesque. What orbital pattern should the Sabre take in the meantime?"

"Uh... whatever you would like."

InnocentBystander · Post by **InnocentBystander** » 2004-05-02 01:57am

Straha wrote:
InnocentBystander wrote:Drealaan nodded, "I will relay this information back to my government." he paused before leaving the conference room, "I hope to see you again at the ball." with that he turned around and walked out the door, he would remain on the Infallible until the Ball. As he approached the door he turned his head, "Do you allow the press to the Ball?"
"We allow twelve people per government. If you want to bring the press with you, go right ahead.

"Very interesting, thank you, I will take my leave of you until the Ball," with that he departed for the Infallible

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-05-02 02:03am

[OOC: I figured that in a heavy-traffic system like Terra I'd run the risk of ramming something down with this 3 km monster if I just picked a spot.

I generally just say "Transmitting coordinates" when I need something like that.]

"Affirmative. Launching shuttle now." The comms officer turned to the captain and raised an eyebrow.

Captain Moriarty sighed and turned to Sensors. "Sensors, scan for a clear orbital path and put us in it. Don't want to run over a space station or something like that. Comms, signal the fleet, tell them all's well and they can move out. Flight Control, clear the Presidential shuttle for launch, tell them to expect fighter escort." She sat down in her command chair.

"Aye, Captain," came three responses, almost simultaneously.

Oort Cloud, Terra system

The rest of the battle group turned and jumped. They didn't go all the way back to the Nashtar star cluster, however. They jumped out to Alpha Centauri to await the ending of the ball... or any sign of trouble.

[Unless someone has an inhabited station/dome colony at Alpha Centauri, that is.]

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » 2004-05-02 02:13am

"I don't like it." Stated the grizzled voice of the chief armsmen again...

"I don't care, I'm going. It's Earth for the love of heaven, do you expect me to say no?" The Lord Protector Joshua Mattews said, irratated.

"It's the biggest security risk a Protector ever took!"

"Bullshit, Protectors have fought wars from the front." Came the Protector's answer.

"Fought either Armored or from inside a Dreadnought!" Came the traditional rejoiner. The agrument was approaching ritual.

"I'm the damn Lord Protector, I'm the sovergen of this nation, I'm going. Keep arguing and I'll leave you behind!" Came the thurderous reply, laying down the law.

"What? Leave me behind? But it's Earth!" The only answer was the Lord Protector Grin.

Transmission to Monacoran Government

The Lord Protector will be attending the ball and thanks you for your gracious invitation. Are there any limitions that we should be aware of?

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-05-02 02:20am

frigidmagi wrote:Transmission to Monacoran Government

The Lord Protector will be attending the ball and thanks you for your gracious invitation. Are there any limitions that we should be aware of?

Yes, you are allowed only one warship in system at any time, excluding shuttles. You are only allowed to bring twelve people to the ball, but you may bring a larger staff to Earth. Lodgings will be provided, and there is enough space in the lodgings to host up to fifty people. All weapons will be checked outside the ball, they will be returned to you after the end of the event.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-05-02 02:26am

InnocentBystander wrote:At the edge of the Nashtar System (ooc:Or whatever the system's proper name is)

The transport and its escort had arrived without incident, carrying the Baeloaren Ambassador and his aids. The ships now hung in space at the edge of the system for only a moment before transmitting a message.
<<This is the Baeloaren Diplomatic Transport Gammulan to Nashtar Republic Control, requesting permission to enter the system and clearance to land/dock to let off our diplomats.>>

"Gammulan, this is Pinnacle Control. Hold position for a moment, we'll send out an escort for you."

Four fighters broke off from patrol around the large (though not so large as it usually was) fleet in orbit and flew out towards the transport. They flew over it, active scanners pinging. The transport's crew could see the missiles hanging from the wings. "Gammulan, this is Renegade One. We're your escort, please follow us." The fighters swung around and slowed down into a diamond formation around the transport, heading for Pinnacle. "We'll turn you over to an F/A-210 flight for escort into the inner systems momentarily."

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » 2004-05-02 02:35am

Transmission to Monacoran Government

Thank you. Stand by.

Outside of the Terrian systems Oort Cloud a battle group dropped put of Hyperspace. It consisted of a Rebecca class Carrier, A Kincad Dreadnought and 4 Moshe Class Battlecruisers. The Battlecruisers and the Carrier toke waiting postions as the Dreadnought steamed into the system. Comm was made to recieve route and orbiting instructions as the Lord Protector inspected his group.

"Everyone ready? Remember best behavior, lets not make them think we're complete barbarians." The Lord Protector said.

His Cousin Sir Brain Mattews grinned back as the others in the group just nodded seriously.

"Well then, looks they're ready for us, let's go." The Lord Protector orered.

Bugsby · Post by **Bugsby** » 2004-05-02 03:19am

Nexus

"Come on now, Faran. This should be fun. Besides, you have a responsibility here." Faran Tor paced uncomfortably around Adar Krell's office. The ball on Earth was just days away, and the Combine "dignitaries" would be leaving soon. Tor was on the short guest list, but now that it came to it, he just didn't want to go.

"Look, nothing personal here, but this just isn't my scene. All the damn foreign ambassadors, silver spoons shoved up their asses. I hate doing this stuff. I hate it."

"What's the big deal? You can deal with them well enough when you have to negotiaite. Look, it won't be that bad. And we can't leave you behind. You are the Combine's public face. You just can't slump around at some bar on Thebes when there is the Grand Ball going on. And didn't you say that you might have some business with Monacora?"

"Look, I just-" Tor sighed. Adar was right. As much as he hated it, Adar was right. "Ok, fine. I guess it won't be that bad. A few days living a life of luxury all on Monacora's bill could be fun."

"That's right. Get packed, then. We leave in two hours."

"Who else is coming?"

"The usual group. Emir, of course. Trilla. You. Me. And one or two others. We will meet Emir around Sirius and then head for Earth. We'll be there by Friday, fashionably late."

"All right. I heard we are only allowed one ship. With all of us on it, that might be something of a target. What are we taking?" Tor asked. Krell told him. Faran Tor just laughed and walked out of the room. As he walked back towards his quarters, he couldn't help but shake his head. He and Krell were very different people in so many respects, but they did have one thing in common. They liked to make a big entrance.

____________________________________________________________

12 hours later, the CNS Aegis, the largest ship in the Krell fleet and possibly the most heavily armed ship in known space, left Sirius to bring the Combine elite to Earth.

InnocentBystander · Post by **InnocentBystander** » 2004-05-02 05:04am

Rogue 9 wrote:
InnocentBystander wrote:At the edge of the Pinnacle System
The transport and its escort had arrived without incident, carrying the Baeloaren Ambassador and his aids. The ships now hung in space at the edge of the system for only a moment before transmitting a message.
<<This is the Baeloaren Diplomatic Transport Gammulan to Pinnacle Control, requesting permission to enter the system and assistance getting to the Capital.>>
"Gammulan, this is Pinnacle Control. Hold position for a moment, we'll send out an escort for you."

Four fighters broke off from patrol around the large (though not so large as it usually was) fleet in orbit and flew out towards the transport. They flew over it, active scanners pinging. The transport's crew could see the missiles hanging from the wings. "Gammulan, this is Renegade One. We're your escort, please follow us." The fighters swung around and slowed down into a diamond formation around the transport, heading for Pinnacle. "We'll turn you over to an F/A-210 flight for escort into the inner systems momentarily."

Short range communications were exchanged between the two ships, the Gammulan's escort turned around and headed back towards Baeloaren territory, entrusting the Nashtar escorts to see the transport safely to the capital.
Eventually the transport reached the capital and requested clearance to dock or land to let off the Baeloaren emissaries. Aside from the Baeloaren emissaries and their "luggage", the cargo ship carried an extensive long range communications array; the Homeworld Senate was eager to open up trade with the Nashtar Republic, no expense would be spared.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-05-02 05:10am

The fighters peeled off and headed back to Pinnacle, jumping back to the transition point needed to get around Gamma-327.

"Gammulan, this is Nashtar Control. You are cleared to land at Platform 23, Embassy District. I'm afraid you've caught us at a bad time; our President, Minister of State, and chief negotiator are all off world at the moment. Arrangements will be made if you wish some sort of high-level negotiations now."

InnocentBystander · Post by **InnocentBystander** » 2004-05-02 05:27am

Rogue 9 wrote:The fighters peeled off and headed back to Pinnacle, jumping back to the transition point needed to get around Gamma-327.

"Gammulan, this is Nashtar Control. You are cleared to land at Platform 23, Embassy District. I'm afraid you've caught us at a bad time; our President, Minister of State, and chief negotiator are all off world at the moment. Arrangements will be made if you wish some sort of high-level negotiations now."

The ambassador had recieved some information regarding diplomatic conferences elsewhere in the galaxy. "If you could please just relay some information, we have diplomats at both the Monacoran Ball and the Alpha Prime Peace Conference, if any of your heads of state are present at either event, please contact them." the transport gently coasted towards the Embassy District, they would set up their embassy in the meantime. Perhaps it was best, the ambassador considered, if they spoke with Senator Drealaan instead of him, Drealaan was easily the best diplomat in the Commonwealth, or at least the only one who didn't have an ulterior motive.

Dahak · Post by **Dahak** » 2004-05-02 05:37am

InnocentBystander wrote: (ooc: right, sorry)
The Baeloaren Ambassador turned to his aids, asking them their opinions.
"Of course, I understand. If we could see her assistant, the Homeworld Senate will be meeting in several hours, they desire a dialogue with a representative from your capital; I am told your ambassadors on Bael will be at the meeting. We will need some time to set-up the communication equipment as well." he looked down at his watch, "five hours, we have five hours before the senate meeting begins."

After some longer time, a large man was emerging into the reception room and approached the delegation.
"I am Björn Nayhus, one of Her Majesty's assistants. What urgent business brings you to us?"

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-05-02 05:39am

A delegation came out to meet the transport as it landed and the fighters peeled off to return to orbit. There were six civilians flanked by an honor guard of a dozen Marines. They awaited the ambassador and his entourage at the bottom of the transport's ramp.