Galactic CrossFire - Peace/War? Victory either Way!

[Greystone]

"Hmm, well I could say the same about you, but that is acceptable. Now besides these Khal, would you want to tell us about anything else, any other bad guys you've met. As to the Khal from which way are they hitting you, If they are near the Goh, we could both do well from a defensive pact." Brianna nods her head.

Verona rolls her eyes. She knew that Bria had wanted to ask that since the Khal had been mentioned, so tactless.

[Moral Wiz]

We

Suddenly, the orb beneath them hummed, and started pulsing. Kahn sighed

Ah. Sorry, but the High Chosen is about to give her initial speech. It's now coming in.... We are supposed to watch it.

[Greystone]

Spoiler

Show

Oh your a jerk

Brianna looks disgruntled but both she and the other Goh look at the screen.

[Moral Wiz]

Spoiler

Show

Actually, Brianna can't see the screen. It's directly above the throne, after all.

After a few seconds, an image appears. An image of... a young girl?

She can't be over twenty, at best. She's dressed in a well woven dark blue robe, with golden/silver embroidery, obviously ceremonial. She's got dark brown, somewhat curly hair, middling height, no obvious mutations... she smiles as she addresses the people... The Goh can catch a glimpse of some sort of mountain behind her..

Aetheri. I stand her now, High Chosen. Favored of the Gods, your leader.

She bows to the camera

And I swear to you. I will lead you well. Whatever the dificulty, be it heresy, Khal or simply the uncertianties of the times, I will be there. We will be there.

Today, the Court will announce it's first bill under my rule. One dedicated to expanding our colony program, and ship building industry. Military recruitment is rising throughout the Union, but then so is all recruitment. More and more initiates tread through the meditation gardens. We are growing, Aetheri. And we will grow far yet.

She smiles

I will not pontificate. That shall be all. This is an age of deeds, my friends. May the gods watch over the Aetheri, and may the Emphyrian be with you.

With that, the transmission ends.

[Greystone]

Brianna sets herself back on the throne the proper way after watching the speech in a...unusual pose. She had twisted in her seat and leaned forward, showing off her superhuman flexibleness. She doesn't note the girls age.

"Well, she seems to know what she is talking about I-" but she is cut off as one of the Oathborn rushes in.

"Milady, Commander Direca with an Urgent message" he reports and places another holo-pad on the table. The solar system disappears and is replaced with the holo-visage of Commander Direca.

"Govenor, reports out of the Dai-leok system indicate that an unknown enemy has assaulted them." The commander reports coolly.

Brianna stands and looks into her lietenuts eyes "Do you have a visual?"

Direca nods, and a large holo image replaces her. It shows the two Khal Battleships and cruiser attack the twin planets of Dai and Leok. Direca's voice carries even as the battle is waged.

"Captain Luthas and his battle cluster have engaged and through a series of feints have kept them from landing on the planets, and Commander Vithis is mustering your provinces defeses as we speak."

Verona spoke "Have you already alerted the Capital and our in fleet ships?"

Direca nods "Indeed Princess"

Brianna growls at Khan, not in anger at him he can tell, but the attack "Are these the Khal you spoke about?"

[Moral Wiz]

Khan looks grim himself

Looks like it. Though your Capitan will have his work cut out. Khal are devils in the air. Their ship building technology is first class

A though occurs to him

Can you give us the location of this system? We might be able to send re-enforcements of our own, to back you up.

[Greystone]

Direca spoke, turning to the sorcerer "At the moment he is merely out maneuvering and out-smarting them, but without support he can only last so long."

Brianna looked up "It appears this meeting will have to end. I am needed to protect my people." She begins to walk around the table, before she turned.

She brings up a claw in salute "You can follow us into battle, Liiza" she turns to the holo "Jump immediately, I shall lead the allied battle group to the system"

Dai-Leok

Captain Luthus swore violently. The aliens were giving his battlegroup a beating. He had so far drawn the main force away from Leok, and they were fighting of Dai. The planets orbital cannons fired as quickly as possible, taking a toll on the enemy fleet, but not enough.

He saw a group of landing craft make its way to the guns and he ordered three frigates to eliminate the smaller craft.

Commander Vithis had informed him that they would get reinforcements soon, but the Captain wondered if they would be quick enough. So far only his personal training under Brianna had saved him and his battlegroup.

He turned to an ensign "Fire missile pods and punch through that defensive screen."

He smiled grimly as the ensign reported hits, this wasn't over yet...

[puppyavenger]

Krin conference

Killen replied Well, ours aren't so different, our engines just lock onto a nearby astronomical mass then create a temporary slip-space tunnel to it, very fast, but makes binary systems rather confusing to lock on to. Plus any ship with the right sensors and plating can just follow you. to.

[Greystone]

Dr. Brisba nods "So do you focus on magical or actual energy. Science is an easy thing to replicate, but I unfortunatly have had problems adapting the Magical inducer to anything but magic"

[Raz_Fox]

Dai-Leok

"FIRE!!" Ycharr Tvari whooped in exhilaration as the pulse cannons sounded out again and again, slamming against the enemy. Metkhun Resll Shizar reported, "Streaming live via ansible to the Kaharach himself, Tchaikoan Tvari. I think he'll be interested with their tactics." The ansible crackled - "Tchaikoan, this is Nurkoan Feinari. We have breached the main enemy ship, milady. Orders?" Ycharr Tvari yelped out, "Capture their captain - he's good, and it'll break the rest of the fleet. I want him alive - understood?" Nurkoan Feinari chuckled. "Milady, that's always the right way. Nurkoan out."
Tvari broadcast her ansible across the fleet. Engage the planets! Land the marines and let's spill some blood! Krytonite!


Luthus's ship

An ensign's face grew pale as he glanced at the viewscreen before him. "Ah, captain? We've been breached, and they're heading towards the bridge. Mostly bird-like creatures, but there's also fox-creatures and a... well, sir, if I didn't know better I'd say they're being led by an angel. They're moments away from the bridge, sir - our security forces can't stand!"


Aetheri Space

"Are you certain?" Metkoan of the Army Rann Thnor stood looking at the charts projected on the holo-screen before her. "We need this attack to go off perfectly." Yaikoan Lynor Drell nodded, her pale skin radiant in the glow of the holograms. "We calculated well, Metkoan of the Army. We are ready to fortify our foothold in this space. One full attack with an Army should throw back these... 'Aetheri.' We await your orders, Metkoan of the Army."

Metkoan of the Army Rann Thnor stood for a moment, savoring the moment. "Order the jump. All Tchaikoan are to know their role in the coming battle, and relay it to their leadership corps. We attack now."

[Halna LeGavilk]

Farez stretched out in his seat on the bridge of the Unbreakable. He silently watched a battle play out on the holo-screen, the URF ships crushing the defenses of a small, resource-rich world.

He tapped the screen, and switched to another battle. This one did not involve URF ships. It was between two different species. It was near the edge of some URF controlled worlds, and the council was worried about spill-over combat, so they had sent Farez to deal with it.

One of the species had some sort of FTL travel. Hmm...surprising. Not many species have FTL travel. We need to check this out. Farez turned to a subordinate, a Fleet Admiral."Admiral, send a battlegroup to the battle. Three Python class, and one Monty. Destroy the invaders if necessary."

An hour later, Battlegroup Holy Grail was ready to go. It phased out off existance...

And quickly reappeared near the battle. It sent out a message to all combatents.

This is Battlegroup Holy Grail of the United Fraon Republic Space Force. Invaders, stop combat at once or you WILL be destroyed.

Science:
Industry: 9
Economics: 9
Metaphysical: 12

[Raz_Fox]

Lar duthin Hli

Metkhun Resll Shizar's voice was tinged with excitement. "Tchaikoan, we have another four ships approaching the battle. They're trying to attract our attention... Tchaikoan?" Ycharr Tvari gave a wild laugh. "Nurkoan Sall'yina, I want all pulse cannons trained on the lead ship. OPEN FIRE!!!"

Farez had only a moment to realize the lead battleship was turning towards his ship before space caught on yellow fire. Shields battered by pulse cannons and Khal torpedoes dropped in moments. The full power of the Khal turrets and main cannons was literally stripping the UFR ship down to the core.

Nurkoan Sall'yina frowned. "Tchaikoan, we can't keep up this rate of fire for long. We've launched a quarter of our torpedoes already." Ycharr Tvari chuckled. "We know that - but do they?"

Metkhun Resll Shizar gasped. "Tch-tchaikoan! We're being hailed by the Kaharach himself!! He's watching our live ansible feed, and he's formulating a plan right now!"

[Greystone]

Luthus gritted his teeth as his ship was rocked again. At the ensigns warning, instead of panicking, he grinned. "Well then, as Brianna would say, lets fight dirty."

He keyed a special instruction. As the enemy entered new corridors to the bridge a specially placed charge blew a hole in the wall, causing depressurization, and the enemy to fly out the side of the ship. This happened over and over until only one way was left.

He spoke on the comm "Maximus, Cali are you ready to hold them?"

A very deep voice answered "Yes Captain"

"May the comet be with you"

Captain Luthus turned to his command crew "Now they expect me to keep playing this running game, lets do something unexpected"

He steered his battleship sharply, right into the middle of the three main ships. He fired both broadsides on the momentarily stunned ships as the orbital cannons also took aim at them. One of the enemy battleships erupted in vibrant flame and the other two took a beating.

The cries of joy from the crew turned to groans as a direct hit neatrulized one of his ships thrusters, causing them to slow to a crawl. He slammed his fist down with a curse, where was his damn reinforcements.

Maximus and Cali

The invaders, including their angel leader, finally made it to the final corridor. They stop at a odd sight. Two Goh, one small lanky female purple and one gigantic blue stand ready for battle. Flanking them are what remains of the security force.

With a cry the Khal attack and they are met by stern resistence. Razor sharp beaks that can cut through steel peck Maximus, but his armor is pure magic enhanced Adamentine, as his gigantic glowing axe. The purple moves like a dancer, purple energy around her making her move with the wind. In her hand a sword seemingly made of pure wind move and cuts, passing right through armor.

The purple uses the blue as a shield as she dodges and weaves, keeping the foe of him.

Maximus rumbles bringing his axe to bear against the angel "For Kane and Brianna!"

The Bridge

Luthus hears the transmission and he replies through a translator "Their attacking us, make them stop, then we can talk about territory"

The Planet
4 frigates and many fighters strive to shoot down all of the transports attempting to make its way through the defense grid.

[Moral Wiz]

Meeting

Khan's smile at this opportunity to fight the Khal turned into a sigh

We won't be able to commit all ships. Policy since the Massacre, no civilian colony is to be without an escort.

He brightened then though

However, what ships we can spare are yours. Simply think of this system, and the Aetherlight will prepare to jump there, after sending all our other fighting ships the message.

Below decks

Two of the technicians monitoring comms for the Aetherligh noticed something odd.

Is that... An access attempt!

Can't be. That'd be interesting

It is. Someone's trying to hack our systems!

The lazy one perked up at this. It sounded interesting

Goh?

No, can't be. Their transmissions are differ... look

From their viewscreen, they notice the outline of a stealth ship.

What the hell is it? Shall we tell Khan?

Are you insane? In a big meeting like that?

No, let's return the favor

The unknown signaler received a return broadcast

Who are you?

[Krrth]

Scout Task Force (STF) # 15


They had been detected! It was regrettable, but expected. No matter, the recordings had been clear enough. The two races here seemed friendly enough to help one another against a third. Complete stealth would have been preferred, but the opportunity was here. A signal was sent to both ships.


Greetings, ships of the Goh and the Aetheri. We are the Kreel.

[Greystone]

Brianna nodded, and turned to Verona "You guide the ships to our system, I need to command the flagship."

Verona nodded "Go Bria"

Brianna turns and with a nod of thanks at Khan, returned to her ship. Moments later she dis locked and led began the flight home. Verona focused and gave the Aetheri fleet direction.

Commander Direca

"This is commander Direca of the Goh, Kreel we are at emergency status and cannot speak for the moment, contact us later...unless you want to help.

[Raz_Fox]

Onboard Luthus's ship

Several Khal hung back in the initial attack, and Maximus finds himself hammered by Pulse Rifles. It may not be enough to kill him, or even injure him, but the sheer force and glare is enough to make him stagger back. One Khal leaps forward, talons scything at Maximus's face.

Two Vela knife-fighters leap forward, working as a team against the swordswoman. As they distract her but for a moment, the Spican steps forward and with one swift move locks hilts with her and forces her sword down. Looking up into his bright face, she sees an approving smile. Then the Vela leap upon her, trying to force her down without killing her.


The Planet

Khal warriors board the frigates, trying to capture the Goh ships. A few transports make it down to the surface, where they disgorge Khal warriors.

[Krrth]

Scout Task Force # 15

We have been monitoring you communications, and are aware of your situation. While we would have preferred to stay uninvolved, such as neighbor as the Khal are a danger to all. How may we help?

[Moral Wiz]

The Aetherlight seems to hum as Verona's thoughts gave it direction.

Before too long, after disengaging from it's docking with the Goh ship, the Aetherlight, and two smaller Aetheri cruisers made a unique FTL jump. They seemed to be wreathed in dark red energy as they vanished

Aboard the ship, along with any others who remained, Verona feels... odd. As though something... living is is all around her

Back in the system

The colony ships start to move out, to the agreed upon planets. A smaller military ship hails the Kreel

Greetings Kreel. Congratulations on your stelth systems. Of the first rank

[Krrth]

Scout Task Force #15


We prefer to keep contact with others to a minimum whenever possible. Like you, we were scouting the system for colonization. We find it safer to do so concealed.

[Greystone]

The Ship

Maximus groaned as the plasma hit him. With a growl he roared "FIRE"

The Goh soldiers opened fire on the Khal, scything down several of the Khal, including the one jumping at Maximus, though he get scratched down the face. He runs forward bringing his axe down on one of the Vela swordswoman, cutting her apart.

Cali smirked and shimmered briefly, moving through the Spican and thrusting the sword back to break through the back of the Templar's armor.

The Planet

The frigates are blowing the transports from a distance and attempt to avoid boarding at all costs. The fighters focus on keeping the ships free of borders while the frigares blow ships from the sky.

On the planet AA guns fire and in-planet fighters bring them down. Survivng Khal are surrounded.

Reinforcements

Brianna reenters the system, supported by the Aetheri. The Goh form into two sections. One forms a sphere to surround the Khal, and Brianna spearheads, protecting Luthus with her own ship while she has,bombarding the cruiser with all she's got along with the other ships supporting. A single battleship engages the pre-occupied ship.

[Moral Wiz]

Khan is at the bridge as they re-enter real space. All the Aetheri are ready for battle. Khan sends a transmission to Brianna's ship

This is Khan

He smiles

We're here Governor, as promised. Orders?

[Raz_Fox]

On board Luthus's Ship

Cali realizes her mistake as the pommel of the Spican's sword smashes into her face with all of the knight's force and righteous fury behind it. Then everything goes black.

The remaining Khal and Vela charge towards the Goh and begin to butcher the soldiers as the bloody angel begins to stride around Maximus, sword raised.

[Moral Wiz]

Scout Task Force #15

We prefer to keep contact with others to a minimum whenever possible. Like you, we were scouting the system for colonization. We find it safer to do so concealed.

Oh. Which planets were you interested in?

[Krrth]

Scout Task Force #15

The Volcanic one. It is perfect for our needs.

[Greystone]

"This is Brianna, engage the enemy cruiser and battleship with the Aetherlight and one of the cruisers. With the other assist Goh troops in orbit"

Verona looks to Khan with a grim smirk "and here we go"

Luthus's Ship

The soldiers are ready for the assualt and stand stalwartly with another volley, downing many more Khal. Two Green soldiers summon fire around their hands and attempt to hold back the swordswoman.

Maximus growls in anger and charges the Spican. She side steps him and slashes at him. His armor saves him from a hamstring. The two begin to exchange blows, until finally her sword sinks into Maximus's left shoulder. She pulls it out her sword and easily dodges his counter-attack.

What she does not expect is the gauntleted fist that grasped her throat. He picked her up and shook her until the sword dropped from her hands. He roared again and threw the Spican into a nearby wall, causing her to fall unconcious.

"FOR CALI" and he rushed back into the fight.

The troops rally and follow surge forward.

[Moral Wiz]

@SF 15

sigh We just claimed that. However, I think we can work out a dea...

The Kreel then intercept a transmission heading to the Aetheri ships

Attention. Un-authorized ships have just jumped to the Karithan system. Be alert. Potential Khal attack

The capitan sighs, not realizing what you heard

Sorry about that. So, as I was saying...

[Moral Wiz]

@battle

Oh yes

Khan smiled, as the Aetherlight flew towards the Khal once again. They wouldn't be able to pull the same trick as last time of course, but still... Demons started to appear throughout the Khal battleship, seemingly at random. However, all are ready for a fight...

[Krrth]

Scout Task Force #15

Yes, we heard. It is of no real consequence. Our needs for a planet are few, and there are plenty of planets that other races do not want.

[Moral Wiz]

SF 15

Oh, do not worry. A planet is large, there is room for more than one species to inhabit it. We have no objection to a joint colonization program.