Distress Call

[Dysanii]

OOC: Just a heads up, the UTS Icuto has been destroyed, all hands lost (Dysaniian & Validian).

And just for a reference, what kind of armour am I dealing with? I know roughly what Validus is using, but now I've got a ship with 1000 cannons and 425 odd space ships coming towards my own. That's about the size of my entire space fleet spread across the Dysaniian Imperium.

[Validus]

OOC: The United Terran Dominion (Whos home planet is named Validus) uses Ablative Armour - it is hard armour, and covers the majority of the ship. Active Armour is usually placed on top of Ablative Armour, it absorbers energy based weapons and can reflect laser weapons. However after awhile the Armour will heat up and become unusable.

The weapons the Dominion uses are missiles (varying warheads), torpedoes (stealthier then missiles tho are less maneuverable and can only be used to target large vessels. High warheads), Particle Ram Accelerator Cannons (similar in concept to a particle accelerator, except it hurtles alot of densely pact particles at high speeds out of the end of a cannon, can cause considerable damage), Kinetic Energy Cannons (Basically a Railgun, can cause dents in ships armour and create hall breaches, venting sections and destroying sensitive equipment)

Also I do think that the amount of ships that Nathaniel says he has in the battle is unrealistic, at least the amount of Capitol ships he has, if he converted a number of the ships into support and small fighter vessels it would be more realistic, in terms of the size of the battle (as the Dominion has about 20 vessels here now, not counting fighters launched, and another 50 or so ships coming in, and that is a battle fleet)

~Thanato

[The G Rebellion]

"Commander, the Firestorm reports that the incoming craft are hostile."
"Ok, time to earn your pay." Davies replied. "Order four of the carriers to move into the fleet that are under attack and to launch all fighters - priority defensive. Call in the remaining vessels and order them to join the defensive fleet also. The remaining destroyers and cruisers (ooc: 7 with fighter escort) are to engage the enemy fleet."
"Sir, I'm reading another group approaching the area. Friend or Foe systems cannot identify them either."
"Contact the Firestorm again, see what they know."

[Feniexia]

OOC: If you look in my Intergalactic Statistics Thread, you´ll got some information about my ships. The only capital ship I use is the C.S. Emperors Glory. I oriented my ships stats mainly on the Star Wars series ships, and I only use the term "Capital Ship" for _very_ big and powerful ships.

My bigger ships are mainly built from X-14 metal, a very hard, resistable, but also very heavy metal, so my ships use very expensive engines. Smaller ones, like Shay Interceptors and - Bombers, are built from X-12 metal, which is fair enough hard to protect from a few shots, and very light, so the ship is fast and relatively cheap to build. All ships are protected by shield generators. The shields of small ships can be disabled by two or three well-aimed laser shots, the shields of medium shis need much more, and the shield of the C.S. Emperors Glory needs nuclear wepons or weapons at similar strenght, although it needs so much energy that it can only kept active for one hour when battling.

Btw, yes, the Feniexian Empires government sent a large fleet, because they awaited a similar large fleet from the Dysaniians.

If I have too much ships, ok, I can reduce their amount...

[Dysanii]

OOC: Ah, yes, but 30 mixed ships IS a large fleet for the Dysaniian Imperium...battle groups, which are most commonly used, usually only consist of 8 ships.

[Validus]

OOC: I consider Destroyers on up to be Capitol Ships.

Unless your 'cruisers' arn't really cruisers by the traditional sense, for example they are small and weakish but are packed with weapons.

~Thanato

[Dal Sharra]

    Prince Zandel was going over reports from General Perza when a young officer entered his throne room. "My Lord," the officer addressed him, "We have received word of something you may be interested in."
    "What is it?" The prince spat out, annoyed at the interruption.
    "A DSSC freighter reported on a battle along one of our hyperspace trade routes."
    "And?"
    "Apparently a damaged ship sent out a distress call that attracted a great deal of attention, the ships that responded started a skirmish, and more fleets arrived to re-enforce their compatriots before the freighter left the area."
    "This may be a golden opportunity for us."
    "My Lord?"
    "Do we have any official holdings in the area?"
    "Uh, I do not believe so."
    "No DSSC refueling stations or trading posts?"
    "Not that I know of."
    "It doesn't matter, the trade route is important isn't it?"
    "Not particularly, but it is our only charted path to that sector."
    "Hm, good enough." The prince thought for a moment, "How quickly can we send our forces to the area?"
    "My Lord?"
    "Answer the question."
    "Well, uh, the Third Fleet is ready for immediate departure, and the rest of the navy can be ready within twelve hours, but the fleet army will need more than a day to be ready."
    "Notify my personal yacht to prepare to join the Third Fleet. I will take command of it's flagship. I also want a full report on those engaged in battle as soon as possible.
    "Yes my Lord. We know that the battle is taking place on the frontier of Feniexia space, although we have no real contact with that empire or much information. The aggressors seem to be all from one nation, if I am not mistaken."
    "Excellent."
    "My Lord, will you be joining the battle?"
    "Perhaps. This is an opportunity to make new alliances, and hopefully expand at the cost of these aggressors."

    Shortly after the encounter in the throne room, a fleet of three Providence-class carrier/destroyers, five Munificent-class star frigates, and Braha'tok-class gunships emerged from hyperspace near the battle. They were not, however, close enough for visual contact. Immediately after arriving, the prince was issuing orders.
    "I want you to send out a message to all engaged ships, and translate it into every language we know spoken in this sector." He waited a moment, "This is Prince Zandel of Dal Sharra. The aggressive actions of an unknown alien fleet has endangered our only shipping route in the sector, and is endangering the lives of Dal Sharra Shipping Company employees. We are willing to render aid to those opposing this menace." After dictating the message, he turned to the ship's captain, "Order all ships to raise shields, and have them on standby to power weapons. If all goes well they'll understand us and accept our help. If we are fired upon by any one other than aggressors, we are to retreat back to Dal Sharra space."

[Feniexia]

OOC:

OOC: I consider Destroyers on up to be Capitol Ships.

Unless your 'cruisers' arn't really cruisers by the traditional sense, for example they are small and weakish but are packed with weapons.

~Thanato

Fey-VII
Missile Cruiser

Technical specifications

Length
500 meters

Armament    

    * Seca-MS Missile tubes V3.0 (guided) (7, 2 of them on back side)
    * Turbolasers (2)
    * Seca-Arms HL v20.0 turrets (Heavy laser turrets) (10)

Crew

    * Crew members (6)
    * Gunners (14)

Minimum crew

    *2 crew members to navigate the ship with the help of the Seca-AI Autopilot

Maximum transport capacity

20 crew members

15 passengers

1 metric ton cargo capacity    

Consumables

2 years

As you can see, my "Cruisers" are nothing more than support ships used against huger ships. They have enough firepower to destruct some interceptors, although they are very slow...

Still too much?

[Dysanii]

As the new unidentified ships entered the space, clearly intent on joining the already large force arrayed against them, the situation for the Dysaniian fleet was looking desperate. The fleet could do little but hold its ground and let the broadsides do the work, but how long could the Dysaniians be on the defence before being overwhelmed?

A minor extraction had been turned into a full battle; something Dysanii can ill afford at a time when piracy, smuggling and insurrections are rife within the Imperium. This has become far too big for a skirmish - the Dysaniian Imperium has now gone to war with several races. A decision has to be made whether to continue this fight or fall back.

In their infinite wisdom, the War Council of Dysanii has voted unanimously to keep the warriors of the Imperium on the 'Fenexian Front'. A people of War by nature, it is believed by the Veterans that this war can be won. The War Council has promised more ships to the 'Fenexian Front', and old ship building foundries have been opened for business, spending money origionally intent on reaching the outer-worlds of the Imperium. Large scale recruiting has also begun, but it is expected that after the extensive military training and fresh flow of armaments and weapons is available, these forces will not be operational for at least a year.

From the Goliath, an open transmission asking for the name of each race present has been sent out - also an invitation to stop this barbaric fighting. Any of the races present that disregard the invitation will be officially declaring a state of War against the Imperium.

[Dysanii]

*Bump!*

[Validus]

"Sir, the enemy is sending a transmission. They are asking us who we are, they are asking everyone who they are." said a signal operator on the Bridge of the UTS Fire Storm.

The captain walked toward a handset, "Hail them, voice only." the signal operator pressed some buttons and nodded, "This is Fire Storm Actual. You have destroyed one of our ships, murdered its crew. You must know by now that War exists between us. Yet you do not know who we are? You have committed a grave mistake here today." as soon as he hung up the handset six vortexes opened up behind the Fire Storm, which was a massive vessel in its own right. Dozens of ships pured out of these vortexes. The most noticeable was the massive UTS Archangel. The flagship of the entire dominion fleet. She was flanked by 4 Ares class Assault Cruisers, along with 2 of the Fire Storms sisters.

A voice was heard on the bridge of the Fire Storm, "Thought you could use some help Captain," said the voice.

"Yes Admiral. Lets go crush these monsters."

With that the massive fleet of nearly 50 vessels joined the Task force, who was already engaged in the heat of battle.

~Thanato

[The G Rebellion]

"Sir, we've got an incoming transmission from the hostile fleet. They're requesting information on us. Orders?"
"What kind of information?"
"They want to know who we are Sir. They also request that we do not engage them."
"Relay the basic greeting package. And, hold fire for now, move into a defensive formation with the Firestorm."
"Yes Sir... Hang on, we have incoming! A large number of ships are entering the combat zone; they appear to be of similar designs to the Firestorm. They're moving on an attack formation towards the other fleet. Orders?"
"Regroup into our own fleet. Hold there, maintain combat readiness; anyone who fires on us will feel the full wrath of our fleet."

[Feniexia]

"Sir, the enemy sent a transmission. They are asking us to hold fire and to identify ourselfes."

"I will speak to them." Feye General Lucian replied just.

The communications officer nodded. Then, she quickly typed something in her keyboard.
"Channels open. You may now speak to them."

The General nodded.

"As we told you already, we are from the Feniexian Navy. I don´t think you heard from us yet, because you would be much carefuller when speaking with us when you would know our power. We will send you our Standard Information Packae SIP-1."

Short break.

"We are willing to stop firing on you, and try to handle this...conflict...diplomatically. But for that, we want some...remunerations. It would be very expensive to you. In addition, we want some of your territority."

[Validus]

**Bridge, UTS Archangel**

"Admiral, we are receiving a General hail." the signal operator was looking over the screen, "Sir, it is from the Dal Sharra."

"Right. Now we have them in the sector." the Admiral turned around to look at the signal operator, who was seated at the aft section of the Main Bridge. "Tell them to keep their distance unless they want to get into a slaughter. Their ships wont last 10 minutes in an engagement with this enemy."

"Aye, Admiral." It took him a moment to get the message ready, "Ok, message sent."

The Admiral now walked toward the front of the bridge, "Ready scatter cannon 'Charlie', target that ship right there," The Admiral pointed toward a warship which was engaged in combat with the Pasture. "Fire when ready"

"Yes, sir," said the chief weapons technician on the bridge in a somber voice.

The Pasture was taking a beating. The enemy ship had gotten along side her at nearly 500 meters and opened up with port facing fixed cannons. There were explosions which rocked the Pasture's outer hull, with some noticeable damage, and even a vented section spewing out debris.

It took nearly 10 minutes for 'Charlie' to power up. "Sir, Charlie is ready to fire, and he is aimed right at that son of a bitch."

"Thank you, Warrant." seconds past, "FIRE!" yelled the Admiral.

Outside the Archangel a stream of particles spewed out of the port side scatter cannon. It tore threw the void of space and struck the enemy vessel riping a clean hole right threw the ship, causing it to loose power and stop its attack on the Pasture.

Moments later the Westchester, a heavy destroyer fired two torpedoes which struck the enemy vessel and split it into two pieces which slowly drifted apart.

The Admiral had a grin across his face. Muttering, 'they have seen our wrath, now they will meet their destruction."

~Thanato

[Feniexia]

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Edit: damn, *push* is used in german (germans and austrians use lots of english words in the internet^^)...in english, it´s *bump*, or?