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phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-11-18 07:11pm

3rd Impact wrote:The ship was alone save for a badly damaged pair of Stygians escorting it. They had taken the brunt of the alien assault, but neither had been entirely incapacititated, which was a blessing.

Captain James Rushaan owned the IMV Lucky Trader, one of the larger independant trading vessels around. She was actually equipped with a full shipyard internally, though it mostly was used for repairing clients' ships and upgrading others. His ship could not help but intercept the badly garbled message.

The message clearly had the telltale signs of a damaged transmitter ... but it could be a trap. Probably not, though. The unwritten Law of the Stars had their own perogatives. And since they were nearly at the end of this leg of the patrol route... "Attention. We have received a distress signal and triangulated its position. I intend to investigate this signal. Any craft wishing to disembark should do so within the next hour."

Predictably, few ships left. Most were still refitting or their crews on R&R. A detour hardly would change that. And so, after posting an updated position report and the patrol route change on their netsite, the IMV Lucky Trader jumped into hyperspace and exited where a cluster of several ships now patrolled, including some very battered ones.

"Attention local-area vessels. This is the IMV Lucky Trader, do you need assistance, over?"

(Note: Lucky Trader is 55km long and armed enough to take on most heavy cruisers.)

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-11-18 07:16pm

FROM:Captain Pierce, CNV Hoplite
TO: Captain Rushaan IMV Lucky Trader
SUBJ: Pirate Attack

-::-

This is the Commonwealth Naval Vessel Hoplite.

We have a badly damaged alien spacecraft here, reporting attack by pirates. We have her covered, but she reports that the offending vessels are still persueing her. If you want to lend a hand, feel free- this vessel is badly shot up.

-: ENDTRANSMISSION :-

Dahak · Post by **Dahak** » 2003-11-18 07:18pm

"Lucky Trader, this is Captain Rodgers of the SNAS Voranat. I suggest you pick a parking orbit. It sure gets crowded here..."

Dahak · Post by **Dahak** » 2003-11-18 07:19pm

Thirdfain wrote:Oh! right....

The Grand Alliance

Violence. War. Rape. Slavery. All of the Great Powers indulge in these sadistic pleasures. It is time for the nations of the Galaxy to unite in common defense, and restore rule of law to the Galaxy.

Goals:
The Grand Alliance is a defensive alliance, created to stop agression and defend the victorious powers after the Fanatic Wars.

The Grand Alliance is also concerned with the clensing of pirates and the protection of merchnt spaceways.

The Grand Alliance is not an agressive institution. Nations will not be expected to contribute to offensive actions.

Obligations:
All signatories to the Grand Alliance Treaty agree to:
1. Provide military force in the defense of any other signatory who is subjected to unprovoked attack.
2. Contribute vessels to the security operations in the Azegart Empire, at least until rule of law is re-established.
3. Cooperate with other Grand Alliance members in defending convoys from pirates.

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Then the Stuart Corporation is acdepting it and signs the alliance.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-11-18 07:22pm

Senator Heismann smiled broadly.

"I am glad to hear it."

"Ladies, Gentlebeings- I think this brings an end to the proceedings. Are there any other points you would like to address?"

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Agreements so far:

Grand Alliance:
Three Suns Commonwealth
Aquarian Union
Krytos Star Empire
Stuart Corporation

Co-Prosperity Sphere:
Three Suns Commonwealth
Aquarian Union
Krytos Star Empire
Stuart Corporation
Nysfitsar Hegemony

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-11-18 07:25pm

"In regard to this Xenomorph situation: As long as this threat exists, we have to uphold our decision to disallow any foreign ship in our territory without extensive and thorough search for Xenomorphs."

And such, my friend is to be expected... however, if they dont attack you and can speak... they are your friends.

Obligations:
All signatories to the Grand Alliance Treaty agree to:
1. Provide military force in the defense of any other signatory who is subjected to unprovoked attack.
2. Contribute vessels to the security operations in the Azegart Empire, at least until rule of law is re-established.
3. Cooperate with other Grand Alliance members in defending convoys from pirates.

The AU most certainly agrees to the terms.

We have no interest in Azgert territory, we would find it impossible to gain acceptance with the population... Having fish people living and working with them, will be a little to much at this point in time

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-11-18 07:27pm

Thirdfain wrote:We have a badly damaged alien spacecraft here, reporting attack by pirates. We have her covered, but she reports that the offending vessels are still persueing her. If you want to lend a hand, feel free- this vessel is badly shot up.

"Hoplite, we've got room in the internal dockyards, but as much as it pains us to say this, we can't make repairs for free. Every ship that docks requires power support and such, so we have to charge a docking fee to cover that. It's not that much for the latter.

"As for pirate vessels ... the Lucky Trader has always maintained a soverign Zone of Control extending for quite some distance around the ship. If these offending vessels shall violate our Zone of Control than they will taste our steel."

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-11-18 07:31pm

"Hoplite, we've got room in the internal dockyards, but as much as it pains us to say this, we can't make repairs for free. Every ship that docks requires power support and such, so we have to charge a docking fee to cover that. It's not that much for the latter.

"Talk to the alien commander, I'm sure he'll be willing to pay the price. Thanks a lot, though- it's competent independents like you who make the jobs of professional trade-lane patrollers like myself so much easier. We'll stay in the area till the damaged vessel is in your bays."

Dahak · Post by **Dahak** » 2003-11-18 07:35pm

"Captain Rodgders to all ships." The all direction communication swept out from the Stuartian destroyers. "You seem to have anything under control. We will therefore leave.If you should require assisstance, contact us. Rodgers out."
Without a further word, the two destroyers simply vanished.

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-11-18 07:43pm

Thirdfain wrote:
Anyone else want territory from the Azegart Empire?

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If you're just giving it away....

What the hell, I'll take some.

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-11-18 07:45pm

The Commander of the KSN task force sent a message to the SKS merchant vessel

"Just give us a few minutes to talk it over with centeral command and we should be able to come up with the cash."

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-11-18 07:46pm

"Of course. So, Delegates, let us say, another 1/5 of the Empire, the Southern provinces, to be held by the Krytos Empire.
that leaves 3/5s of the Empire for the pupp.. I mean, revolutionary government."

"I should warn you- One ship in 10 of the Azegart navy is unaccounted for. It will be necessary to patrol and secure your conquered territory."

Dahak · Post by **Dahak** » 2003-11-18 07:54pm

Thirdfain wrote:"Of course. So, Delegates, let us say, another 1/5 of the Empire, the Southern provinces, to be held by the Krytos Empire.
that leaves 3/5s of the Empire for the pupp.. I mean, revolutionary government."

"I should warn you- One ship in 10 of the Azegart navy is unaccounted for. It will be necessary to patrol and secure your conquered territory."

"Yes, we are aware of it. As soon as control is given to us, we will install a sensor network to observe the new Stuartian Protectorate. And we will transfer patroling forces there as well. If all else fails, we'll bring the navy down on anyone still interested in fighting."

Post by **Beowulf** » 2003-11-18 08:07pm

Elsewhere:

"Change of plans. The mission just got canceled. The fresh existence of shields on the target means it's a no go unless we can disable them before hand.

"On the other hand, they also gave us a new job. We're supposed to smuggle small arms and such into former Azegart space, the idea being that it makes it difficult for the occupying powers to maintain their control over this space.

"In conjuction, we will also be raiding their supply ships. Again, no supplies means they have to leave. If they put ships onto protecting their convoys, then they have to move ships from other places, which again, makes our employer's job easier."

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Dimont system:

A fleet jumped into the system. Carefully it scoured the system for the impending arrival of the Chairman. Officially, it was off on exercizes, to return in a few weeks.

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-11-18 08:22pm

From:KSE Foreign Office
To: Grand Alliance members
Re: State dinner

The Emperor would like to invite representatives from the recent alliance upon which we have embarked to the royal palace on Krytos, for a state dinner celebrating our new economic and defensive alliance

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-11-18 08:23pm

Darksider wrote:The Commander of the KSN task force sent a message to the SKS merchant vessel"

Wait ... who's controlling the stricken ship? I thought that 3rd Impact was controlling them?

Also, IMV == Independant Merchant Vessel. The ship is not registered to any nation. Merchant vessels flagged by the Star Kingdom are prefixed with "RMS."

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-11-18 08:25pm

He is, but the KSN Top Brass is REAL anxious to find out what made their allies return to known space 300 years after their supposed destruction

Not to mention, the OA task force dosen't seem to be in a position to be paying any fees right now.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-11-18 08:25pm

FROM: Office of the President (Desjardins)
TO: KSE Foreign Office
SUBJ: RE: State dinner

-::-

I, President Von Braun of the Three Suns Commonwealth, would be honored to attend your function. This is a time for celebration. Unforutantly, recent problems on the Commonwealth's capital world lead me to decline your invitation. I must stay on Desjardins to overlook the reconstruction efforts.

Senator Heismann, chairwoman of the Congressional Board of Diplomacy will be attending on my stead.

-: ENDTRANSMISSION :-

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-11-18 08:46pm

Beowulf wrote: Dimont system:

A fleet jumped into the system. Carefully it scoured the system for the impending arrival of the Chairman. Officially, it was off on exercizes, to return in a few weeks.

A pair of well-escorted HAB protected cruisers slid back into sublight under hyperwarp propulsion soon after. They spent little time scanning before opening communications. "Executor Kristal requests permission to broad immediately to speak with the chairman."

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-11-18 08:56pm

Darksider wrote:From:KSE Foreign Office
To: Grand Alliance members
Re: State dinner

The Emperor would like to invite representatives from the recent alliance upon which we have embarked to the royal palace on Krytos, for a state dinner celebrating our new economic and defensive alliance

As President of the AU, I would love to attend such a dinner... I assume your fleets will be present on the planet of course...

Post by **Beowulf** » 2003-11-18 09:20pm

Dimont:

"Chairman's ship defolding in three... two... one..."

The massive bulk of the Chairman's personal ship defolded perfectly into the 1st fleet's formation.

"Permission to dock with PLNS Ultima Ratio Regum granted. Please follow the fighter escort."

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » 2003-11-18 09:25pm

President Devlies looked at the reports on his desk. The Secretary of the Interiors reports stated that the UTRs shipbuilding capacity was being utilized to it's fullest. The vast majority of the ships being built were being constructed for the Free Star Navy and the Federation Navy, though they were primarily escorts and cruisers, no amjor capital ships. Some ships were flowing into the service of the UTRN and UTRDG as well though.

The Secretary of the Defense had reported that the Defense Guards joint training program with the FSN and FN was moving along well and the DG's expansion was moving on pace. Nothing major to report just a standard status report. Plans were under way to increase all ship classes by 40%.

The Secretary of the Navy's report was similar, the training programs for the FSN and FN were moving on pace and the wargames in the lost territories were proceeding on pace. Home Fleet was still at full strength and was drilling heavily. Task Forces 12, 41 and 43 had finished there excercises in first district and were being transferred to the new Fifth fleet stationed in the FSA. No further additions to Fifth Fleet were planned for under the newly approved naval budget.

Acording to the new budget the First through Fourth Fleets would all be brought back to full strength under the standard OOB., with an authorized 30% increases in DD and FF class vessels.

Fifth Fleet was now listed at a strength of three Battlecruisers, twenty six Heavy Cruisers, Twenty Light Cruisers, Fifty-Two Destroyers and Twenty Frigates. They would be performing fleet excercises in the southern zone for now.

Most important was the letter from the Star Kingdom, to this he responded immediatly.He'd already spoken to the senate leadership and they would approve the treaty if he choose to sign it.

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From: President Devlys of the United Terran Republic
To: The Star Kingdom of Serenity
Re: Quadruple Entente

 The United Terran Republic agrees with the Star Kingdoms view of the changing galactic environment, and is happy to enter into an allaince with the Kingdom, Patriarchy and the Corporate Sector.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-11-18 09:31pm

Beowulf wrote: "Permission to dock with PLNS Ultima Ratio Regum granted. Please follow the fighter escort."

"Copy that, Executor Kristal will be aboard in a moment." It took only a few minutes for his shuttle, essentially a small interstellar warship in its own right, to make the crossing over. The Executor, a tall man dressed in dark blues and greens, marched down the ramp to the waiting reception committee.

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-11-18 09:51pm

Kyle wrote:Most important was the letter from the Star Kingdom, to this he responded immediatly.He'd already spoken to the senate leadership and they would approve the treaty if he choose to sign it.

Note: This isn't really an alliance, not really. It's an MOU to prevent conflicts over our expansion. Of course, the original Entente Cordiale between the UK and France wasn't exactly an alliance either ...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Star Kingdom of Serenity

General Ambassador Phong Nguyen has announced today from the Crystal Palace that an Entente Cordiale between the Star Kingdom of Serenity, the Corporate Sector, the Kzinti Patriarchy and the United Terran Republic has been signed. This is a treaty of mutual understanding and recognition of each power's aims of peaceful expansion and soverignity. 

The Entente Cordiale has no provisions for a military alliance system between the four powers nor is it intended as an economic treatise. It should not be construed as an agressive, exclusionary alliance system but one to stabilize the region.

News Corporation News Network wrote:Chief Naval Officer Admiral Lord Calcite announced today that the Royal Armed Forces are rapidly making progress in training. In the last few months he has instituted a program of intensive, accelerated training programs intended to allow the Star Kingdom to face quantitatively superior enemy forces.

When questioned if the Kingdom had any long-term projections of war, Lord Calcite told reporters "No, the Kingdom has no long-term projections of invasion against her." Still, with the darker age the galaxy seems to be headed into, can the Kingdom afford to attempt to defend itself qualitatively? Stay tuned for the McHann Show tonight ...

Post by **Beowulf** » 2003-11-18 10:11pm

Sometime later, Dimont system:

"You are cleared to undock, Executor. Have a safe journey home."

Executor Kristal's shuttle moved rapidly away from the Ultima. Behind it, the Ultima began it's countdown for folding.

As soon as the Executor's shuttle rejoined the HAB cruisers, they left the system. The 1st fleet began to conduct it's exercises.

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GNN Headline News wrote: Earlier today, high level talks between the HAB and the PRC broke down. The reason for this has not yet been found by any of our correspondants.

The creation of Entente between many of the core powers leaves some analysts worried. ...