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Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2004-01-17 11:31pm

::::::Dreadnaught Ripper, 1st fleet command ship:::::

"Admiral, over half the enemy surface weapons have been destroyed."

"Begin targeting ground troop formations, but make sure you get a solid lock before you fire. We don't want anymore civillain deaths on our hands"

Sporadic bombardment continued to rain down on the surface. Where ever the KSN fleet could find troops away from a major city or population center, they struck quickly.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2004-01-17 11:42pm

Without spotters on the ground, simply picking out men and women on the ground wasn't easy, and the Commonwealth soldiers were concentrated around the cities, prepared to defend their homes from invasion. Few units were in the open.

The survivors huddled, waiting for the tell-tale sounds of air-raid sirens.

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2004-01-17 11:48pm

:::::::Bridge of the Ripper::::::

"The enemy ground troops are concentraiting in and around the cities, our bombardment is having little effect."

"Target three major cities."

"What?"

"You heard me."

"Targets....locked sir"

"Fire"

Beams of energy lanced out at the surface, hitting three major cities with planet shattering force.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2004-01-17 11:50pm

-: Edge of the Corporate Sector :-

"Roger that, CSDF vessels. We'd like to speak with your leaders. Would you be so kind as to take us to them? I have the following message."

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2004-01-18 12:00am

The Coventry Planetary Defense command center was a tent in the woods a few hundred miles away from the capital city. The explosion could be seen and heard, even from that distance.

General Erechson paled. His family had lived there.

"Order all soldiers to maintain combat protocols. We'll die fighting those bastards."

"General! We've lost contact with the Brotherhood troops at Coventry City, Haraldsburg, and Nicatuara. The 3rd Armored has also been silenced, they were setting up in Coventry City when the attack fell."

"Jesus. Stand ready for enemy dropships!"

Crayz9000 · Post by **Crayz9000** » 2004-01-18 12:02am

The seniormost captain in the three-ship taskforce had noted the message, and his face soon appeared on the bridge of the Commonwealth frigate. "As I speak we will be relaying coordinates to your nagivators. Do not deviate from your given coordinates, or defense systems will not hesitate to open fire on your ship." He paused to take a breath. "We will escort you to the New Altadena system, where some of the diplomatic offices are. Unfortunately the Board of Executives is currently involved in many meetings and has their schedule completely booked."

[OOC: Better to post your plea at the actual meeting, not to a mere ship's captain.]

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2004-01-18 12:02am

But the dropships never came. Instead, the Ripper began sterilizing the area around the three destroyed cities, burning the area to glass.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2004-01-18 12:09am

/ooc/ Darksider, it's a planet. You can invade it, you can BDZ it, or you can go halfway. What you are doing will wipe out most of the industry on the planet, and kill a lot of the civilians in the huge suburbs. /ooc/

More people died. The indiscriminate bombardment killed more troops, but it also killed milliions of men and women. The large refineries, producers of the petrochemicals which were Coventry's largest export, were destroyed. So was the primary spaceport, and with it, many foreign traders.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2004-01-18 12:12am

::::::: Uninhabited system on the outskirts of Krytos territory::::::

The cruiser "Liberator" escorted the Affront diplomatic vessel to an asteroid that held an alternate atmosphere diplomatic facility.

The Diplomatic cruiser followed. Instead of docking however the diplomats simple displaced over.

"You wished to speak with us?"

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2004-01-18 12:13am

The fleet's troopships moved into position and began landing operations in the sterilized areas, away from all known troop movements and anti-aircraft guns.

Within two hours, 1 million Krytosian army troops and 300,000 Imperial Krytosian marines had been deployed on the planet. They then moved to take control of what was left.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2004-01-18 12:17am

"Enemy forces have landed at these locations. They are moving towards these targets- the cities on the south coast of the main continent, as the northern coastal cities are all... gone. It's a thousand miles."

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2004-01-18 12:17am

Stormbringer wrote:
::::::: Uninhabited system on the outskirts of Krytos territory::::::

The cruiser "Liberator" escorted the Affront diplomatic vessel to an asteroid that held an alternate atmosphere diplomatic facility.

The Diplomatic cruiser followed. Instead of docking however the diplomats simple displaced over.

"You wished to speak with us?"

"Yes. We represent a....new order. One that will very soon control the Krytos Star Empire, an order that is sick of the endless pacifisim and alliance making of emperor conner......who should be dead very shortly."

"We wish to make an alliance with you, and together, we shall control the galaxy itself."

Post by **Beowulf** » 2004-01-18 12:18am

Coventry:

"System Defense Command registers another huge fleet incoming. It appears to be the Cornerians."

Raxmei · Post by **Raxmei** » 2004-01-18 12:24am

It was the second fleetwide refit in recent years. The final decision regarding propulsion upgrades was made, settling on a technology called for some arcane reason Galactic Empire hyperdrive. Hyperdrive was already well known in the private sector, and there were already local manufacturers. Simple and compact, they were easily added to existing ships, and even more easily to the newly building Guard fleets designed with dual drives in mind. So equipped, the fleet would soon be able to respond to galactic crises in hours instead of weeks.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2004-01-18 12:30am

-: New Altadena System, Corporate Sector :-

Special Ambassador Jennifer Katzmann hung her head. Welles and Grimnebulin had just gotten off the line- they were waiting in line, and the latest reports from back home had not sounded good at all.

"Tell them we are in position, and ask for coordinates for a landing pad. I will go personally, to wait for and meet one of their representatives."

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2004-01-18 12:33am

Darksider wrote:"Yes. We represent a....new order. One that will very soon control the Krytos Star Empire, an order that is sick of the endless pacifisim and alliance making of emperor conner......who should be dead very shortly."

"We wish to make an alliance with you, and together, we shall control the galaxy itself."

"Well, you're certainly not shy about your ambitions."

The Affront gave the equivalent of a grin

"As for our part we can extend our government's recognition and if you wish to stand with us we will call you brothers in arms."

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2004-01-18 12:36am

::::::Coventry::::::

Now that the Krytosian armada had spotters on the ground, fighters were launched to support the invasion. They streamd into the atmosphere and awaited attack orders from the ground spotters.

:::::::Smasher squadron, Central continent, Coventry:::::::

"Smasher leader, this is spotter 11479, I've got visual on an enemy troop formation."

"Rodger that 11479, we'll take it out."

"Watch for ack-ack"

"Understood."

"Smasher two, take my wing. Fire missiles as soon as you get a lock."

Smasher squadron moved in on the TSC formations as the two lead fighters each fired a single ARC-19 air to ground missile at them.

Crayz9000 · Post by **Crayz9000** » 2004-01-18 12:40am

Thirdfain wrote:"Tell them we are in position, and ask for coordinates for a landing pad. I will go personally, to wait for and meet one of their representatives."

"We have to request that you berth your ship at the orbital dock facilities, due to security measures in effect. There are routinely scheduled shuttles between the surface and the docks that will ferry your VIPs to the surface. Recreation and entertainment facilities, meanwhile, will be available for the rest of the crew if they are so inclined."

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2004-01-18 12:51am

Stormbringer wrote:
Darksider wrote:"Yes. We represent a....new order. One that will very soon control the Krytos Star Empire, an order that is sick of the endless pacifisim and alliance making of emperor conner......who should be dead very shortly."

"We wish to make an alliance with you, and together, we shall control the galaxy itself."
"Well, you're certainly not shy about your ambitions."

The Affront gave the equivalent of a grin

"As for our part we can extend our government's recognition and if you wish to stand with us we will call you brothers in arms."

"Agreed. The invasion of the Three Suns Commonwealth should begin shortly after their "Agents" murder our emperor."

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2004-01-18 12:52am

Darksider wrote:"Agreed. The invasion of the Three Suns Commonwealth should begin shortly after their "Agents" murder our emperor."

"Though why you simply do not challenge him to honorable combat is beyond me. But we will keep silent."

The Affront shrugged.

"And naturally until it's wise to acknowledge it this meeting never happened. Nor did we hear your last remark should it come to that."

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » 2004-01-18 01:54am

"Commonwealth Vessel. Follow the included orbital flight path to your assigned berth area." Spite had left the commonwealth ship behind at the Sol Systems edge and it was now being escorted by ships of the Star Guard. Planetary Guard orbital systems wtached the ship as it moved in to position.

"President Devlys is currrently busy with important conferences involving the new budget, but if your reguest is urgent the Secretary of State would be happy to meet with you soon."

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2004-01-18 02:45am

-3 part post, 1st part is to Kyle, 2cnd is on Coventry, 3rd is on Krytos itself. -

-: Old Terra, UTR :-

"Roger that. I would be pleased to speak with the secretary."

The Commonwealth vessel settled into it's berth.

-: Coventry, 200 miles south of the Imperial drop zones :-

The enemy fighter strike screamed overhead. SAMs streaked out, pasting two of the aggressors, but the rest let loose their munitions.

The Militia soldiers were dug in and spread out behind a forested ridge. The main Imperial thrust was heading their way.
"Remember, Brothers and Sisters! Clustered up is fucked, stay spread out. Charlie Manipule! get your weapons set up, Command says to expect company."

The surviving forces in the region had reorganized. A ragged but determined line stood against the Krytosian advance, their positions well screened and hard to track from orbit.

--------------------------------

-: Krytos, Capital of the Krytos Star Empire :-

The man was ragged- he had been on the run for the last day. Underneath a heavy trench coat, he was wearing the tattered remnants of an Imperial uniform.
"Albrecht."

Two men lurked in the alleyway. Their clothing was nondescipt and concealing- long jackets, slacks, simple haircuts and mundane, boring features. One carried a small, black box.

"Who are you? Why are you helping me?"

"We understand you were the personal secretary of the former Emperor, is that not true?"

"Yes. Yes, I was..."

"And you were in the next room when the attack happened?"

"I'm not answering another question. Who are you? And what is that?"
Albrecht said, indicating the black object.

"Oh, just a little something to ensure our privacy and ensure you weren't followed. As for us, well... My name is Ernst Smith. This is my friend, Mikal Johnson. We are here to help you, if only you can cooperate with us."

"I.... I'll do what I can. And yes, I was there. I heard His Majesty's last words, and I know what happened."

"Come with us, Albrecht. We have work to do."

-::-

Raxmei · Post by **Raxmei** » 2004-01-18 04:03pm

To the Three Suns Commonwealth

Your troubles have not gone unnoticed. The Nyfitsar Hegemony offers on the behalf of the Neutrality League humanitarian aid for your people who have suffered from the war. Ships with emergency supplies and equipment will be dispatched with your approval.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2004-01-18 04:11pm

The Aquarian Union also sends what aid it can to those stricken by hardship.

Crayz9000 · Post by **Crayz9000** » 2004-01-18 04:18pm

[OOC: I'm just assuming that your ship docked and whatever, Thirdfain.]

Thirdfain wrote:"I am Special Ambassador Jennifer Katzman, representative of the Three Suns Commonwealth. I speak for President Conner."

"I have read the history books. I've seen the reports, heard the stories. The Great War, the Fall, is almost a myth to the younger nations. But to your nation, I imagine many of the stories are far more real."

"Worlds burned, smashed, destroyed. Ferocious war-viruses. Our surveying teams find a dozen empty dead worlds covered in human bones for every surviving colony we come across."

"The Commonwealth has fought so far to rebuild, to reunite, to pull together the warring fiefdoms and bring about a return to the old days. Now, we find the worst part of the Old Days falling into our laps. Observe this."

A vidcame recording, from the L5 space colonies over Desjardins. The world's night side glittered almost solidly- Desjardins was a city world, and at night, the lights of her cities mad her surface glow like a jewel. The image was transfixed, suddenly, by an emerald thread, licking through the planet's shields with a flash of light. A sea of fire expanded outwards, swollowing the nightside's light in ravening flame as the planet's crust cracked. Across huge sections of the world, the lights went out.

"The Old Days are returning, one way or the other. The Cornerians will kill and murder and destroy until no one stands before them. They will kill as brutally and as often, targetting civilians! Already, they have burned Desjardins and Jacob's Landing. Casualties are up to over 25 billion."

"My nation has fought to stabilize and rebuild. We have never once launched a genocidal bombardment against civilians. We have no strategic weapons."

"We ask for your assistance in defending the Commonwealth. We ask for assistance in stopping the slaughter of civilians by fools with weapons of mass destruction who will bring about a new Fall with their total and indescriminate war!"

The Corporate Sector diplomat nodded gravely. "While we have certain... doubts... concerning some of your claims, the situation here in this region of the Milky Way has not gone unnoticed. We have been observing the Cornerians for some time now, and their increasing use of superweapons is a major concern."

He paced around the office. "As always, the Corporate Sector is willing to sell any goods or services that you require. If you are unable to afford them at the moment, we can extend loans or credit lines as large as we find necessary. But unfortunately, we cannot do much more beyond that. We prefer to remain neutral in this sort of conflict, so outright aid is somewhat out of the question." The diplomat straightened and looked squarely at Katzman. "But, of course, if the Cornerians are foolish enough to even threaten attacking us, we will reply in kind. We do not take kindly to having our interests threatened."

Before Katzman could say anything in reply, the diplomat appeared to realize something. "Oh, of course. If your government is forced into exile, then as a neutral country our doors are opened to you, and we will accept refugees if you wish us to."