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(Posted on 08-01-2000)
Prologue: In the months immediately following the extremely successful NPD experiments, the Miranu decided to contain the device's distribution to their own government in an effort to keep the device out of the wrong hands. Even now, 2 years after the project, there are less than 5 NPDs in the galaxy and the Miranu control all but one of them.
As he walked aimlessly down the busy corridors of Svass Station, Zek was nearly bowled over by a Voinian who was obviously in a hurry. When Zek looked back, he recognized the insignia indicating that he held a high position in the Voinian military. The man said, "Zek, we are preparing a small convoy and need an escort for it. If you agree, we will supply a frigate for you to pilot." As soon as Zek agreed, the man, named Citrel, gave him directions on where to find his ship and the convoy before speeding off. Zek looked for a moment before heading off to the designated docking bay. Once there he saw a group of 4 Supply Ships and his Frigate, the V.E.S. Elysium, the lone escort. There would be trouble if any UE ships show up, he thought. However the pay wasn't bad and there was nothing else in the galaxy like combat. He entered the frigate and set course for the Vorik system.
"When this plan works, we will have the UE off balance." remarked Citrel. "Then, when they are not sure whether our convoys are traps or not, we will bring much needed supplies to the border. I just hope Zek lives through this mission, we may have need of him later.
Gregory the Great stood at the helm of his new Crescent Warship and scanned the bridge. Ever since he had gotten his new ship, he had felt invincible. Now he was going to help the UE destroy a convoy in the Vorik system. As the ship vibrated beneath his feet, he gave the orders to power up primary and secondary weapons. As the ship started to enter real-space, the viewscreen lit up with two UE ships and several Supply Ships.
"Engage the V.E.S. Elysium!" commanded Gregory. This will be like taking candy from a baby, he thought. As he brought the Rainier's weapons to bear, he was startled by a shout from one of the gunners.
"Multiple Voinian Cruisers jumping into the system!" shouted head gunner Mac Jerodi. On the viewscreen, the Cruisers were now all over the two UE destroyers.
"We've got to help them, full speed ahead!" Gregory barked. The Rainier sped toward the cruisers, but not quickly enough. By the time Gregory had reached the battle, one destroyer was crippled and the other was random particles floating through space. Gregory took out one cruiser with several rockets but the rest kept coming. He fired SAE after SAE, yet the cruisers were not finished. He took out two cruisers with a space mine as a last ditch effort. However, it was not enough. As the Rainier was being boarded by the Voinians, Gregory ordered everyone into escape pods. He took one last look at his ship before jumping into the escape pod and launching it. The Voinians flooded the ship and just missed catching the pod before it launched. As he flew through space, Gregory breathed a sigh of relief that he and his crew had made it safely. He forgot entirely the warning he had been given by the Miranu. It was to guard the NPD with his life. If only he had remembered to remove it from the ship.
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Good job Ubermann :). Nice to see you putting those TaS talents to work :)!
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yeah, its cool, if not slightly improbable, but cool
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Originally posted by Oedipus: **yeah, its cool, if not slightly improbable, but cool **
What exactly is so improbable?
(This message has been edited by Ubermann (edited 08-06-2000).)
I think the thing that's improboble is that somebody who could die if he lost uses phase wepons aganst voinians.
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Originally posted by Lonevoinian: **I think the thing that's improboble is that somebody who could die if he lost uses phase wepons aganst voinians. **
He only was using phase weapons because he was attacking a convoy. He didn't expect to have any problems. Don't forget he had two destroyers with him against one frigate and several supply ships.
Cool story, Ubermann. I can't wait to see what the Voinians will do with it.
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Your story is quite good but did you have to use the awful phrase 'This will be like taking vcandy from a baby