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<snip> Message To: Grand Admiral Consul_Bob From: Commodore Cheezy_Cracker Subject: Confused about payment Most Honorable Grand Adirmal, Does your initial agreement of 20 mil credits still stand, or is that now cancelled out by the 3 mil a day payment? Please respond with all possible haste.
Sincerely, Commodore Cheezy_Cracker CCC Enterprises
End of Message
------------------ "You don't want to sell me deathsticks" "I...uh..I don't want to sell you deathsticks!" "You want to go home and rethink your life." "I..uh..want to go home and rethink my life!"
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Message To: Commodore Cheezy_Cracker From: Grand Admiral Consul Bob Subject: Re: Confused about Payment Encoding Level: Omega XII Commodore Cheezy_Cracker, the payment code will be attached to this message. You may withdraw a fee of 23M credits. 3M credits will be sent on a day-to-day basis. The Confederation fleet at Tiber needs to retreat. Unfortunately, the Rebels have them surrounded. We need you to assist them in the retreat. Should you lose more then 50% of your ships, we will pay for them in full.
Sincerely, Grand Admiral Consul Bob
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OOC: I'm going out of town for the next three days, and I won't have access to the internet while I'm gone. Therefore, I'm giving Jimbob temporary command. This will be my last post until I'm back home.
Summary: Income: 156 credits per day. Daily Expenses: 3M credits. Current Cash: 702.9M credits. The Confederation Purification Patrol - Propus U.S.S. Elite Duellist* 9 Confederation Cruisers 92 Confederation Frigates 20 Confederation Patrol Ships (Normally inside of the Cruisers) *Not included in the Cruiser count. Neutronic Weapons: FINISHED Loyalty Missiles: FINISHED Confederation Orion-Class War Frigate: 1 Day
Credit Transfer Recieved: Total Treasurey now 29 mil.
Tiber
The CCC Enterprises Fleet finally launched into the Tiber system, reports of the battle had scared the Commodore into thinking he was too late. Immediately, the Kestrels launched their lightnings, as the Rapiers and Corvettes opened up on the Rebel Destroyers, who were completely surprised by this unannounced visitor. Once all the Lightnings had been launched, the Kestrel's also opened up with their missiles, providing a heavy cover fire as the lightnings and defenders pressed the attack. The missiles and torpedoes from the gunboats managed to knock out five destroyers before the fighters reached the lines. They quickly made work of the remaining Mantas, losing 3 defenders and 2 lightnings in the process. The lightnings then all aimed their missiles at the nearest destroyer, and fired, demolishing it, before heading back to their own lines. Then the Corvettes and rapiers moved in, with the Kestrels bringing up the rear. They pressed through the Rebel lines, destroying another 3 destroyers, and 2 of the mighty cruisers, although they lost 6 corvettes, 5 Rapiers, and 1 of the deadly kestrels. This group managed to reach the Confederation fleet, and Commodore Cheezy_Cracker made a quick message to Commander Nfreader. "Quickly! Move your fleet through the channel we just opened up!" he cried, then closed the comm, leaving no room for protests from the Confederation. His fleet of fighters tore through the opening, damaging five of the cruisers, and slowing down the rebels as they tried to close the hole. Cheezy_Cracker lost 4 more lightnings and the rest of the defenders.
The Corvettes and Rapiers once again headed out into the channel they had made, this time they were supported by the entire Confederation fleet along with the kestrels. They managed to destroy the five cruisers damaged by the fighters, along with one more. Their own losses were heavy though, they lost three more corvettes, the rest of the lightnings, 2 more Rapiers, another Kestrel, and one of the damaged Confederation frigates. They made it past the blockade, however, and made the jump to Antares.
Fleet Status: CCC Enterprises: 3 Kestrels, heavily damaged 11 Corvettes 3 Rapiers (I have 5, but the other two are still on "Special Assignment") 0 Lightnings (I lost 20) 0 Defenders (I lost 6)
Confederation Fleet: 13 Frigates, all heavily damaged
Rebel Fleet: 5 Cruisers 20 Destroyers, 5 heavily damaged 0 mantas
Message To Commanding Confederation Officer From Commodore Cheezy_Cracker Subject Mission Success Most Honorable Commander, The Confederation fleet from Tiber has managed to escape, although they suffered heavy losses. The battle would have been won, had not the 3rd Rebel fleet joined in the fray. My fleet jumped in, and managed to open up a channel leading to safe hyperspace range, although we lost many vessels in the process. I wish I could hand you Tiber, but that is impossible at the moment. My losses are as follows: 2 Kestrels, 9 Corvettes, 7 Rapiers, 20 lightnings, and 6 defenders. My fleet will be at Antares staion untill reinforced by the ships you promised to give me. If I may request though, it may be less of a hole in your wallet if you disregard the 2 kestrels, and allow me use of the new Orion-Class Frigate when it is finished. Please, do whatever you deem nescessary though.
Sincerly, Commodore Cheezy_Cracker CCC Enterprises
New Bavaria, Jadzia The time has come for the Jadzians to figure out what to do next. They have conquered the surrounding systems without a hitch, and now have the designs for the Confederation FF-4237 Frigate.
"The first thing that must be delt with is a defense for our acquired territory. We should use a number of Frigates. They are the best vessel in out possession."
"Yes, that goes without saying. The frigates will need proper support though. I would suggest 4 Kestrels, 12 Corvettes, 8 Rapiers, 4 Lightnings. That in addition to 12 Frigates of course." A corus of agreement sweeps through the room's officals.
"Next item is what to do next. We have taken control of the neighboring star systems, the only viable targets left are Arrakis, Manos, and Torgo."
"Nemesis would be our next target in line if the Rebellion didnt control it. Call me crazy, but i dont think we'd stand any much chance against a Rebel War Fleet."
"No doubt. So it seems settled. Arrakis shall be our next target. Manos however has come under new managment. The Eegras Federation controls it. They probobly wouldnt take kindly to any aggression. I move that we leave them alone. At least for now." The council agrees to this, and sends word to Admiral Vilson who is still standing by at Opal. --- Opal, Pelagon "Sir, a message has just come in for you from..." Admiral Vilson isnt very pleased with being interupted from his well deserved relaxation and cuts off the liason. Speaking his mind and complaining that when he says he doesnt wish to be disturbed that he means it, the young lad finally gets a chance to finish his sentance. "...It's from Jadzia command."
"Gah, well, why didnt you say so?!" Admiral takes the view screen and takes the message informing him to depart for Dune in the Arrakis system as soon as possible. A side-note says to expect a nice surprise apon arrival. --- Arrakis System Vilson arrives in the Arrakis system wondering what his superiors meant by a "nice surprise". He has the fleet maneuver into a new formation. The fleet moves to max missile distance from the planet and groups into a tight formation, but not so tight as to limit mobility. Apon everything being organised and everyone with their orders, a message is sent to the planet below.
(Message to Dune, Arrakis) (From Admiral Vilson of the Jadzian 7th Spacebourn) (Shortband Transmission In-System Only) How are you Gentlemen? All independent star systems in the area have fallen to us. You have no chance to survive, so let us avoid the needless bloodshed and loss of equipment. Surrender now, or eat blazing electric death. (End)
The citizens of Dune are horrified by the fleet sitting in space, waiting for a response. Then something happened that would fill their hearts with hope. Three FF-4237 Confederate Frigates entered the system behind the invading Jadzians, but something was wrong... They were transmitting Jadzian transponder codes! The Frigates fall into formation in the front of the fleet so as to absorb the hail of fire that will no doubt come from the planet's defense fleet... --- Union R &D;, New Bavaria, Jadzia Reports were in that the Disrupter Turret and Cannon designs were ready for wide-spread use. While the Falcon Gunship would use these weapons, a fightercraft would be needed for support and keep maurauding fighters off the Falcons.
Research Initiated Jadzian Owl Fighter Prototype Cargo: 5 Shield: 15 Armor: 2 Regen: 20 Accel: 650 Speed: 550 Turn: 7 Fuel: 300 Space: 5 Weapons: 3 Swivel Disrupters 1 Disruption Tube + 1 ammo
Cost: 250,000 --- (Message to Mercenary Captain U.E._General) (From Jadzian Union) (Encryption: 64 bit Medium) You have not responded to our offer. Greetings. We understand that you are up for hire. We would be willing to pay you 10M credits up front if you conquer the Sauron system for us. It would serve as a Union base of operations in the Galactic West. Payment of 1M a day will follow our occupation of the planet for a period of time. Are you interested? (End)
Income: 18M /Day Treasury: 10,600,000 Credits
Fleet Status - Arrakis; 3 Frigates J.U.S. Chivalry - Corvette 10 Corvettes 10 Rapiers 15 Lightnings
Research; Disrupter Cannon/Turret: Complete Disruption Torpedo: 1 Days Jadzian Falcon Gunship: 2 Days Jadzian Owl Fighter: 2 Days
Notes: Bought 3 Frigates. They met with the main fleet at Arrakis preceding the attack.
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Captain Smith looked up from the latest reports. "SIR! Freindly forces are entering the Tiber system! Orders?" Captain Sean Smith exploded from his chair to the porthole. "Helmsman! Get our fleet aligned for hyperspace! We're gettin the hell out of dodge!" "Aye Aye! Captain!" The Peace Makler fleet began to pivot towards the hyperspace channel as Cheezy_Craker's fleet inundated the Rebel 3rd fleet. The ship's AI came on: "Hyper jump initiating... Please hold on." ...And the ships left. Captain Smith sat down heavily. "Who just saved us?" He asked. "A mercenary by the name of Cheezy_Cracker sir." The captian smiled. "Draft a letter for me someone." A young private sat down a a terminal. ------------------ To: Cheezy_Cracker From: Sean Smith Subject: My most sincerest thanks to you and your men. Encryption: None
"Dear most honorable Cheezy, I would like to, on behalf of all my men, thank you for what you have done today for us. My men and I will forever be in your debt. AS for damages to your fleet, I am aware of my president's offer to reimberse you for 50% of the damages to your fleet. I am hereby rising that to 75% for service above and beyond your duty. If you will file a report with my fleet HQ on Sol when you get a chance, I'll pay you back. Also, the next time you are on Earth, my wife an I would be happy to have you to dinner.
-Without Wax, Captain Sean Smith ---------------------- Fleet stats:Fleet Status: CCC Enterprises: 3 Kestrels, heavily damaged 10 Corvettes 3 Rapiers 0 Lightnings (I lost 20) 0 Defenders (I lost 6)
Confederation Fleet: 12 Frigates, all heavily damaged
Rebel Fleet: 3 Cruisers 15 Destroyers, 5 heavily damaged 0 mantas
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Commodore Cheezy_Cracker's Waiting Room, Pride of Astert , orbiting Antares
Commodore Cheezy_Cracker was sitting in his chair, reviewing parts of the battle and the ships he lost, when his personal comm unit blinked. He sighed, irritated at having his thoughts interupted, but knew that anyone who had the number to that comm had to be important. He was right, it was the transmission from Commander Nfreader. Immediately, Cheezy_Cracker filed a report to Sol, telling of the ships he had lost in the battle.
Report To: Confederation HQ, Earth, Sol System From: Commodore Cheezy_Cracker 2 Kestrels 9 Corvettes 7 Rapiers 20 Lightnings 6 Defenders
I lost 44 out of 60 ships, which amounts to 73.3% of my fleet. Therefore, all of the ships I lost are liable to be replaced, according to the 75% limit that Commander Nfreader so graciously handed me. Instead of replacing the 2 kestrels, however, I would like to request that you allow me use of the Frigate designs. This saves you 20 mil credits, and allows your ally to become even an even stronger friend. I shall be traveling to Earth once my repairs are done, and my crew has had some downtime; I would very much like to meet this Commander Nfreader.
End of Report
Lethe A rapier with the IFF signal of New Cydonia enters the system. Immediately, the militia converges on it, attempting to destroy it. The Rapier's surperior strength allows it to manuever away with minor damage to shields. It then began to launch torpedoes, destroying three of the weakling Defenders, and damaging 1 Corvette's shields to 50%. It then pressed the attack, managing to further lower the shields dow nto 0%, and started eating in on it's armor, although taking heavy loss to shields. At the same instant the Corvette fired a deadly shot, weakening the Rapier to the brink of destruction, the pilot inside the Rapier pulled his eject button, immediately launching him far from the system, into unknown space. The modified engines of the life craft propelled him far from normal shipping lanes, where he could not be found by any normal traders.
Aries At the same time as the first Rapier made it's attack on Lethe, the second rapier jumped into the Aries system. Once again, the New Cydonian militia jumped into action, attempting to destroy the Rapier. Only a few defenders were about, since most of the fleet was celebrating the discovery of the water creation system. The Rapier immediately launched his torpedoes, demolishing 4 Defenders, and damaging the shields of the one Rapier on patrol. The militia's Rapier managed to destroy the attacker with his torpedoes, but the pilot inside did manage to pull his escape latch, launching him far into the unknown reaches of space, on the border of the Aries System, where no normal trader would find him.
Lethe/Aries The citizens of both planets were in an uproar. They both knew that their rivals had attacked them, although neither knew that they had "attacked" their rivals. The Lethians decided then and there that the peace talks would end, it was war again, and the New Cydonians came to the same conclusions, thinking this was the answer to their peace proposals. Chaos began to reign.
"Lieutenant, come to my waiting room!" ordered Cheezy_Cracker. "You called for me, sir!" came the response several moments later. "Yes, instruct the pilot of Astert's Sister to modify his IFF to read as a trader, then jump into both the Lethe and Aries systems. Once there, have him activate his homing device, and pick up the two downed pilots from the Rapiers." commanded Cheezy_Cracker "Sir, yes, Sir!" cried the Lieutenant.
Remember, nothing inside the Waiting room can be known about, it is simply to avoid confusion.
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The Cheat orders construction of 3 corvettes and sends them to Torgo.
Torgo The battle rages on as the Eegras Federation attacks Torgo. A hawk that was coming into an attack position gets blasted by the shock-wave of one of the corvettes entering the system (-1 Hawk). The White Lightning turns its turrets on an incoming wave of hawks obliterating the first one and the shrapnel wipes out the surrounding four. (-5 Hawks). The White Lightning flies towards the planet and keeps a low orbit as the corvettes, lightnings and one kestrel battle the 39 hawks. The Lightnings pick a strategic ship in the 5 fleets coming to attack and ram it until it explodes taking out the 4 or five around it (-10 hawks -7 Lightnings). The Corvettes surround the remaining hawks with missile and javelin lock on them. 2 Hawks try to run and are gunned down by either the White Lightning , the corvettes, the Lightnings or the kestrel (-2 Hawks). The remaining 27 hawks float close together and bounce off each-others shields or armor. The White Lightning fires a heavy rocket as does all the other ships that have them at the hawks, disabling or destroying them. (-10 Hawks, Rest Disabled) The Lightnings swoop in and gun down the disabled hawks in a few passes (-17 Hawks).
Eegras Fleet; E.F.S. White Lightning 0 Kestrels (-1) 2 Lightnings (-8) 2 Corvettes
Torgo Defense; 0 Hawks
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Propus
Propus was quickly becoming a vast deathground. In pursuit of this, the Rebel First Fleet, newly reinforced with 100 new destroyers and 100 new Cossacks, emerged into the Propus system to confront the Purification Patrol. Torpedos and missiles rained upon the Confederate fleet, surprised not only by the Rebel persistence in continuing to fight for Propus, but also by their sheer numbers. Almost 150 destroyers and cruisers, and over a hundred smaller vessels swamped the Confederate fleet, pounding it with torpedoes and missiles. It didn't help that the Confederates had fired most of their ordnance at the remains of the Second Rebel Fleet. Newly emboldened, the remaining destroyers, fighters, and raiders counter attacked the Confederate fleet, assisted by their reinforcements. Outnumbering their opponents almost two to one, the destroyers forced the Confederate vessels to divide their firepower between two ships. This alone would have crushed the Confederate fleet, but the Cossacks made their heavy weapons fire evident, with the Confederate ships giving up on targeting the Cossacks and just firing at the destroyers.
Second Rebel Fleet: 2 destroyers 7 Cossacks
First Rebel Fleet: 7 Cruisers 128 destroyers (12 lost) 83 Cossacks
Confederate Purification Fleet: 7 Cruisers (Elite Duelist destroyed) 74 Frigates All Confed ships taking heavy damage, highest is 50% shields aboard one cruiser.
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Treasury: 10 million Battlecruiser: 2 days All new Rebel ships with protons using ExProtons instead: 1 day New Rebel fighters: Tsarina-class modified Lightening: 5 ExProton cannons 2 Missle Racks + 4 Missiles 1 Javelin Pod + 40 Javelins
1 day (only difference is ExProton cannons, one more than there were laser cannons and removal of the rocket launchers).
New research: Guided space bombs, 20% of explosion replaced with guidance, insuring a hit. 3 days Cossack upgrade: Equipped with two GSBs, 3 days.
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OOC: Jimbob has stepped down as moderater until Consul Bob returns. So i will have to finish this battle. Seeing as there is only one party allowed to take part in this battle, i will make this a one-post battle.
Arrakis System The shaken defenders lift off from their planet and quickly charge the waiting Jadzian Union forces. 125 Defenders and 50 Hawks race into a hail of missiles and torpedos already greatly diminishing their forces by 25 Defenders. The hawks fire their first round of missiles, which damage the 3 Jadzian Frigates. Return fire drops 20 defenders that have accellerated ahead of the hawk group. The Jadzian Fleet is given orders to back off slowly in an attempt to keep the gap between forces open, giving them the advantage of long range against the advancing Defenders. Hawks open and fire their second round of missiles, Vilson seeing this shot comming, orders the fleet to back off at top speed and reform momentarily. The cruising missiles catch up to the Union's forces and destroy the slower Frigates the fleet left behind. A reformed 7th fleet continues to pound at the defenders as the distance closes quickly. Another 30 had been destroyed by now, and the fleets finally had finally clashed face to face. Lasers jumped ship to ship and explosions rocked the vessels around them. The Jadzians were taking heavy losses considering what they were up against. Before long they had lost 2 Rapiers and 2 Corvettes to the unceasing laser fire, however, they had delt sufficantly more damage to the defending vessels through heavy rockets, close-range torpedo and missile shots along with the combine power of their 26 Laser turrets, 60 cannons and 32 Proton cannons. The sheer power of the Jadzians had prevailed after some time under, and giving, fire. --- Dune, Arrakis Remaining Union Corvette troop transports go in for a landing covered by the Lightnings. The land battle doesnt take long, as Dune's surface doesnt offer many places for resistance groups to hide. The space port and Dune-ish rebels are quickly over taken.
Income: 23M /Day Treasury: 10,600,000 Credits
Fleet Status - Arrakis; J.U.S. Chivalry - Corvette 7 Corvettes 7 Rapiers 13 Lightnings
Research; Disruption Torpedo: 1 Days Jadzian Falcon Gunship: 2 Days Jadzian Owl Fighter: 2 Days
Notes: Arrakis is now under Jadzian Union control. Income changed to reflect it as such. Hmm... 20M in damage to my fleet... Maybe i chose too strong a defense fleet for Arrakis...
General Swithich walk casually down to the torture chambers (which had been specially built to get knowledge out of unwilling Lethes in earlier days). His expression grim. The word had reached him that a Lethe ship had attacked and damaged a Cydonian corvette. Although grieved deeply by the apparently sinister plot, the Admiral was still had some negging doubts he had to clear up.
The story had come to General Swithich's desk that the appearent Leathe was found unconcious flying through space by a poor Cydonian space miner. The man seeing the Lethe marking immediately picked the pod up with his normal mining hooks and let the pod sit in the ore bin until he could get in contact with the New Cydonian militia. From there the Militia "took very good care of him" covering up his capture and taking him straight to the "questioning room".
Swithich now sauntering into the facility, Swithich looked through the outside viewing glass suprisingly founding a man of around twenty giving the detectives the usual run around. With out hesitation he broke into the chamber and slammed the mans head into the wall. Then pulling up the man's shirt sleeve he revealled the interesting news. A large tattos spiderwebbing around the man's upper arm showed the abreviation "CCC" in bold letters. His hunch had been right. After a few more manuvers he slammed the man back in the chair and began his examination. Following a few "special methods of reasoning", the man was more than will to spill his guts.
Thus did Swithich learn about the terrible fate that was strangling the galaxy. CCC Enterprises had become a subsidiary of the Confederation. Much like a terriorist organization is the right hand of a government. Now, he could not help, but think that something sinister had just gone on. He imediately rushed to the New Cydonian headquarters. Sure enough in the ship log there was an unidentified Cydonian rapier that had passed through the system heading to Lethe. It was time. Swithich new of the Lethe-Cydonian treaty that was ten years old. It was written to prevent such an attack. General Swithich would have ten minutes to talk to the Lethe council should such an insident occur. He could explain it. Now he had the bargaining chip, and a new enemy. The Confederation by supporting CCC Enterprises had just signed a declaration of war with New Cydonia making the Rebels a very good looking option. Finally, this incident ment to destroy the Cydonian-Lethe relation, may have just sealed them as allies...
Expenditures: 4 Corvettes 10,000,000 added to defense fleet.
43 Corvettes 15 Lightnings 15 Rapiers
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The 42nd spaceborne sat in Rigel above a shipyard. They had been producing many many new ships, including a new ship: The Orion War Frigate. Stronger than the Destroyer, and taking an upper hand in speed and acceleration. This ship was the Confederation's baby; loaded with new tech, sure to kill rebels. Although original tech was not ready, the ships were loaded with the current ones.
So more ships were added to the 42nd as Joe Jerald watched over. Each ship, pounded and grinded out with new tech. Each ship loaded with eager Confederate men. So the new ships came among the ranks of the 42nd spaceborne, scrambled among them so as to make it impossible to tell which ships were new and which weren't. The great number of new ships meant the defenders were left in Rigel for defense.
62 war frigates 250 million 101 frigates 252.5 million 10 cruisers 200 million Total: 702.5 million
The gigantic 42nd Spaceborne hyperspaced into Propus and started attacking on the Rebel ships as soon as they entered. Firing three immediate rounds, Torpedoes smashed the hulls of the Cruisers and Destroyers, and the massive number of them being fired succumbed many Rebel ships very quickly. The Frigates and rapiers were in front, followed by the Orions and Cruisers. The Cruisers released the 52 patrol ships once in missile range. Suddenly the missiles began flying. Rebel ships were being drilled by the missiles, especially the Cossack fighters. The 42nd broke formation here; part of the fleet joined the Purification fleet. Two large Confed groups of ships were now attacking one Rebellion group now. The Orions, with superior speed, shields and firepower, took down a great deal of Destroyers with the help of around 80 frigates. The Rapiers put up with the remaining Cossacks for a while. Several rapiers were lost in fighting the Coscacks. The Cruisers, including the Emerald Sky, teetered just outside missile range for a while, bashing ships with torpedoes. Finally they came into action, firing blasters, missiles and rockets at any ship nearing them as the came to engage the Rebel Cruisers. Many frigates helped as they attempted to take down the Cruisers as well. The Orions continued to battle the Destroyers with great success, now aided by the Rapiers.
============ Second Rebel Fleet: Gone
5 Cruisers 45 destroyers 30 Cossacks
5 Cruisers 53 Frigates
12 Cruisers 55 War Frigates 102 Frigates 21 Rapiers
=============== Upgrade mech: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Confed Mod-Cruiser Cargo: 75 Shield: 800 Armor: 100 Regen: 360 Accel: 375 Speed: 225 Turn: 3 Fuel: 400 Space: 100 Weapons: 4 Neutron Cannons(not blasters) 4 Neutron Turrets 3 Loyalty Missile Racks + 36 ammo Patrol Ship Bay + 4 Patrol Ships
Cost: 20,000,000
2 days.
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Antares
As the Kestrel sent to rescue the downed pilots came into orbit, Commodore Cheezy_Cracker ordered a report from the captain.
"Sir, we managed to pick up the one in the Lethe system, but the one in Aries was missing, his homing beacon showed him down on the surface, inside the main HQ of the planet's militia!" reported the slightly scared captain.
"S**t! He's probably already spilled his guts, and his tattoos would have said enough. Hmm.......he's of no use to us now, but he was good man. List him among the dead from the Tiber Battle, and pull the switch on his homing reciever." sighed Cheezy_Cracker, knowing that he had just signed the death sentence for a good pilot. The massive funeral for those who had died in the battle of Tiber was in just a few hours, but he needed to send a message first.
Message To: Leaders of the Lethian and New Cydonian peoples From: Commodore Cheezy_Cracker Subject: To put blame where it truly belongs Encryption: Delivered by galactic courier
Most Honorable Leaders of the Lethian and New Cydonian peoples, I, Cheezy_Cracker of CCC Enterprises, admit to attempting to spark an old flame between your two systems. I now deeply regret this mistake on my part, and I realize that an enmity between my company and your peoples has sprung up, adding to your already adamant dislike of Mercenaries. I only wish that you know that our client, the Confederation, had absolutely nothing to do with planning this small, yet potentially deadly assault on your systems. The attacks were planned and carried out by myself alone, with the help of my most trusted Lieutenant and the two pilots of the Rapiers. I hereby solemnly swear on the lives of my children to never again resort to acts of terrorism in hopes that I may get a future client. This fray cannot be brushed aside, much as I wish it could be. Look on the bright side though, at the cost of the last few casualties in the war between your two great peoples, you now have an alliance that is stronger than ever before.
Expressing my true regret, Commodore Cheezy_Cracker CCC Enterprises
New Bavaria, Jadzia Having taken every planet and station in the area, the Jadzians have formed themselves a little empire. While no match for the mighty Confederation or even the Rebellion, the Jadzian Union was deffinitly third in the galactic power scale. The council discusses options...
"We have taken everything within our reach, there is little else to expand to."
"Before we do anything, we should restore the 7th Fleet back to an effective force. It has weakened much in the recent conquests. "
"Our only next target would be the Eegras Federation, but they are blocked off by the Rebellion's star system of Nemesis. We have discussed taking it by force, but we have decided each time that to attack the Rebellion would be suicide."
"I suggest that we sit tight, get our guard up. One step at a time. The 7th needs to be given more vessels for the defense of the Jadzian Union. Yes, let us focus on defense for now. Get our borders to Rebel and Confederate standards. Outfit our only assult fleet with up-to-date vessels. Once we are strong enough, then we can start thinking about to whom our alleigance is." --- Arrakis System Admiral Vilson is sitting in his quarters, resting and awaiting his next orders. After relaxing on and off the J.U.S. Chivalry for a few days, his orders finally come in. Vilson steps onto his bridge... "Alright, we have been ordered to return to New Bavaria. Get everyone off the planet and spaceside. I, for one, want to get off this lump of sand in space and get back home." The crews are overjoyed to hear that they are going home at last, hurry to their vessels, and prepare for the return to New Bavaria.
With 3 great flashes of light, the warriors of Jadzia are soon home. --- Union R &D;, New Bavaria, Jadzia Disruption Torpedos are fully tested and ready for mass production. The vessels to use these powerful weapons will be complete shortly. An update of the Owl-Class Jadzian fighter has severely reduced speed, but yielded significantly more protection and weaponry. A single Owl is put up against it's price equivalent of defenders... The fighters begin at opposit corners of the star system, away from any civilian traffic that may get caught in the cross fire. Apon beginning the drill, the Owl starts closing on it's targets, fires it's two disruption torpedos, slows down letting the torpedos get a significant lead before accelerating again. By the time the Defenders see the incomming disruption torps, it's too late. 3 Defenders go up in flames, 1 for each torpedo, and a third that was flying too close and got hit with a torpedo's blast radius. These pilots ejected in time thanks to their shielded escape pods, but only barly. The forth defender charges head on, laser cannons blazing, but as the pass is made the Owl dodges to the side, and starts chasing it with disrupters locked. The final Defender turns around deciding to be brave and face his superior rather than just run away, but doing so spelled the end for his vessel. A transport is sent to pick up the escape pods after the battle, and the Owl Fighter passes it's test with flying colors.
Research Continues Jadzian Owl Fighter Cargo: 5 Shield: 20 Armor: 7 Regen: 15 Accel: 650 Speed: 450 Turn: 6 Fuel: 400 Space: 5 Weapons: 3 Swivel Disrupters 1 Disruption Tube + 2 ammo
Cost: 350,000
An additional project begins. Clearly, confederation shield quality is out of reach of the Jadzian Union at this stage. So a new armor is under development. A tritainium alloy mixed with another material found deep within the snow-capped mountains of New Bavaria yields a metel potentially denser than tritainium, while being a margine lighter.
Research Initiated Qualtainium Alloy Armor: 75 units Mass: 30 tons Max: 1 Cost: 1,000,000
Income: 23M /Day Treasury: 10,000,000 Credits
Fleet Status - Jadzia; 3 Frigates J.U.S. Chivalry - Corvette 10 Corvettes 10 Rapiers 18 Lightnings
Research; Disruption Torpedo: Complete Jadzian Falcon Gunship: 1 Days Jadzian Owl Fighter: 1 Days Qualtainium Alloy: 5 Days
Notes: Arrakis Defense Fleet: 12 Frigates, 4 Kestrels, 12 Corvettes, 8 Rapiers, 4 Lightnings. Bought new vessels for 7th Fleet for 23.6M. 7th Fleet returned to Jadzia. Owl Fighter is in it's final form.
The Cheat watches as his new prototype ship is rolled off the assembly line into the outfitters for the electrical and weapons systems.
Torgo The remaining ships scream down upon the surface anihalateing all ground forces. /Torgo
======== Construction: Same as Manos.
(Research) Strike Fighter: 1 Day Assault Carrier: 6 Days Eegras attack Fleet: 3 Lightnings 4 Corvettes 15 Defenders Location: Manos Range: 3
Defense Fleet 10 corvettes 35 lightnings 15 Hawks Location: Manos
Defense Fleet 10 corvettes 35 lightnings 15 Hawks Location: Torgo
General Swithich calmed his nerves. He had bargaining chips all over the place. The confederation, the Rebels, and CCC Enterprises. He would have to use them wisely.
He had made his call to Lethe and explained what had happened. They had aggreed looking in their own logs and seeing strange behavior by the pilot to be one of the Cydonians. With the information that Swithich provided they were able to piece together the attack and see the foundation that CCC Enterprises was seeking. Lethe decided that attacks like this would have to be defended against and guarded by a larger force.
To this end they offered a treaty to the Cydonians for the defense of South EVC space. This news relieved General Swithich, but not for long. The hate felt for the Cydonians by the Lethe was seeded deep in their hearts and few were willing to give it up. Unfortunately, this hate boiled over and a military coup occured leaving the feud still burning.
Tonight the council was to decide what it was to do about the troublesome Lethe. Without a leader they had trouble buying ships to protect their planet as many traders wouldn't sell them insuch strife. So to the Cydonians benefit the planet was weakened.
General Swithich addressed the council,"Friends, and fellow Cydonians. A few days ago we were on the verge of pacifying the long lived hate felt between ourselves and the Lethe. But that oppurtunity is gone. We are left with one choice for peace. In time this new government shall rise and challange us and we shall be a war once again. Now we must band together while they are week and lead a force to take their fragile planet." To this roars arose from the large council, but there was no joy in Swithich's heart."You shouldn't be so joyous. This choice requires bloodshed for us and our brothers on Lethe. It will also require a large amount of funding. Our Attack fleet will have to grow quickly and we will have to adapt to new changes because of this attack. I know I have your support and I am ready to fight."
General Swithich exited the building headed for his house. He knew he had no other option, but that still didn't make the choice mor palpable. Yet, he had no hard feeling for CCC Enterprises or the Confederation because the attack had finally given the Cydonians the chance, even if through bloodshed to regain their lost brothers.
Expenditures: 4 Corvettes for attack fleet 10,000,000.
Attack Fleet: 1 Kestrel 14 Corvettes 9 Lightnings 5 Rapiers
Defense Fleet: 43 Corvettes 15 Rapiers 15 Lightnings
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After giving his men a day to rest, and the technicians a day to repair, Cheezy_Cracker ordered that his fleet launch, and head to the Sol system. This they did without any troubles, except for a minor engine leak in the most heavily damaged Kestrel. Once at Earth, Commodore Cheezy_Cracker instructed the majority of his fleet to land on Luna, to get the surperior repairs offered by the shipyards at that site. His own flagship, Astert's Pride headed directly to Earth, where it landed at the Confederation HQ. He immediately sent a message by courier to Commander Nfreader.
Most Honorable Commander Nfreader, Is your wife's offer for dinner still open?
With that done, Cheezy_Cracker headed to his spacious berth, and slept away his fatigue.
Fleet Status: 3 Kestrels 11 Corvettes 3 Rapiers (reimbursement is on it's way!)
Daily Income: 3 mil Total Treasury: 31 mil
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New Bavaria, Jadzia Things were moving along quickly. Apon a closer study of their possible future enemies, the current Union defense fleets were more than enough. Although, the 7th Fleet was still less than satisfactory. This fleet would need to become more powerful if it hoped to match the defenses of Jadzia's nearest competitors.
"Both the Confederation and the Rebellion have fielded longer range primary weaponry. To keep up we should have the scientists look into improving the range of our disrupters."
"Agreed. If we can at least match the weaponry of the 2 largest galactic powers, then our place as a galactic power is assured. However, fire power does not work unless coupled with enough protection to survive long enough to bring that power to use."
"This is true, but we already match the protection of our opponents. This means that fire power is the turning point. For now, fire power is all we need to hold our place." --- Union R &D;, New Bavaria, Jadzia Jadzian Falcon Gunships and Owl Fighters are finally completely tested and ready for mass production. These vessels should surely make the Union proud, and their enemies will be the first to know.
Scientists had been informed of the need for a longer range disrupter. The only answer to this was to give it more energy with which to focus and project the energy bolts.
Research Initiated Disrupter Turret / Cannon Upgrade Reload: 10 / 20 Count: 50 / 60 MassDmg: 12 EnergyDmg: 16 Speed: 850 Inaccuracy: 3 / 1 Impact: 0 Cost: 80,000 - 25,000
As the scientists were experimenting with ways to increase the power to the disrupters, they stumbled across a way of feeding a steady stream of energy to the cannon. This caused the disrupter to fire a constant beam of disruption energy. A message to Union Council sealed the fate of this discovery, and thus began the research...
Research Initiated Disruption Beam Reload: 2 Count: 2(in resedit. Range is actually close to the cannon, but better than the turret) MassDmg: 3 EnergyDmg: 3 Speed: 16000 Inaccuracy: 1 Impact: 1 Cost: 1,500,000
Income: 23M /Day Treasury: 33,000,000 Credits
Research; Jadzian Falcon Gunship: Complete Jadzian Owl Fighter: Complete Qualtainium Alloy: 4 Days Disrupter Upgrade: 2 Days Disruption Beam: 4 Days
Notes:
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Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them Volley'd and thunder'd; Storm'd at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of Hell Rode the six hundred.
180 Cossacks jumped into the fray, reinforcing the First Rebel Fleet. Over a thousand torpedoes pounded into the Confederate fleet, causing dozens of ships to brew up. Perhaps more imporantly, each Cossack carried 4 ExProton cannons, making each strafing run twice as deadly. All over Propus space, explosions flared as weapons hit their mark, ships exploded, and sailors died.
2 Cruisers 32 destroyers 164 Cossacks
3 Cruisers 45 Frigates
9 Cruisers 39 War Frigates 78 Frigates 8 Rapiers
Treasury: 0
Battlecruiser design finished. Tsarina-class Lightening finished.
Guided space bomb and Cossack Mk II (equipped with two GSBs instead of rockets and rear laser): 1 day.
Third Rebel Fleet ExProton upgrade: 1 day
Omran is reinstated, however, orders are to hold at Tiber until reinforced or ordered otherwise.