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Regional Space
Topic Started: Jan 17 2015, 09:52 AM (39 Views)
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Deep Orbit

There was little out near the heliosphere of the system, as it is with all star systems in the galaxy. A comet here, a cluster of asteroids there...all amidst the calm void. A rather large asteroid clung to the nothingness, an oddity within this realm of constant movement. As one looked closer, however, you could begin to make out the sheen of white superstructures. Though caked with dust even after four months of duty, the LIR HAB designated R-101 was in prime condition for scanning and minor repairs. Unlike other LIR HABs, R-101 had a rare QGA placed into a socket on the "back" of the asteroid. This allowed for rapid transportation of fleets who had been ordered to only jump near, not within, the Thrasekion system proper.

At first, the dust swirling just beyond the magnetic field of the Thrasekion star began to vibrate from some unseen force. Then, inch by inch, a hyperspace window tore itself into existence. First limped in four Thalia-class carriers, then the aggressive silhouettes of two Acropolis-class frigates slid through the aperture; finally, in came the distinctive, sword-like Tehiatl-class missile cruiser which was followed then by the flagship Jiril-class cruiser. Following orders to the "t," no message was sent out for two whole minutes.

Instead, after two minutes a short ECM burst resonated from a nearby asteroid linked to R-101's communications network. The tiny rock had only a two-way communications unit, one that didn't even have a quantum pair. After two more minutes, the Nevetes submitted an identical burst in a reversed fashion. This was then followed by a flashing of high-powered guidance beams and an emptying of small amounts of pressurized air to denote an all-clear status on all ships. Only then did official communications begin between the fleet and R-101, over a highly-secured network link.

"Rocky One-Oh-One, this is Eternity, reporting fleet status green," she said calmly, a stray hair falling in front of her face from the nervous experience.

"Eternity, this is Rocky One-Oh-One, green status confirmed," A-101's operator replied with a similar voice. "We see some scarring on your end, Admiral. Hangar bays three and five are open for emergency repairs if needed."

"That won't be necessary, Rocky One-Oh-One, we'll last until port. Fire up the quag and we'll be out of your hair."

"Quag firing up, Eternity. Kinda wish you'd stay, just about done counting the stars in the sky."

"Oh? How many?"

"Can't say, Eternity, can't count beyond my toes and fingers."

Everith cracked a rare smile as the fleet circled around the base to see the QGA beginning its warm-up cycle. In a few seconds, it had completed its status check and was giving the go-ahead by lighting up guidance lights floating in space.

"Roger that Rocky One-Oh-One, we'll be sure to pick up a math book for you while we're planetside. Don't go crazy before we're back."

"Roger that Eternity, glad to see you intact."

The fleet slid on through, one by one, until all had passed. Space returned to its normal self, and those few souls aboard R-101 went back to whatever helped them keep sane during this five-month deployment.
Edited by Ma'ahes, Jan 17 2015, 09:55 AM.
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Lagrange Point 3, Thrasekion Orbit

The fleet emerged from the QGA in an orderly fashion, gliding effortlessly through the ether. Their once-gleaming white armor was now marred from the encounter, though perhaps it was Everith's pride that was damaged most of all.

"A slight engagement!" cried out the voice of the senator, his holographic image hovering over Everith's desk. "Please inform me, Admiral, just what is your definition of slight?"

"They engaged in hostilities first, senator, I had no choice but to defend my fleet," she replied, a familiar streak of hair falling to curl across her forehead.

"Now, now, let us point fingers later," a feminine voice said as she stepped into view of the holo-projector.

"I think now, after the loss of almost a hundred lives, is the perfect time, Sira," the senator growled.

"Which is regrettable, Mauleg, and I do wish the admiral had used a more diplomatic approach, but I think now of all times is hardly proper to discuss leadership roles."

"Fine," he snorted. "Admiral, please enlighten us as anything else of note."

"I only wish to gather more forces to support the Lord Commander. We have a lead on Kaeth, and have a strike team following his movements."

"There are no battle-ready vessels in the system, Admiral Everith," Sira replied. "They are currently being out-fitted at Seiyo and Zealotry, but we cannot spare anything at the moment. A small-scale riot has broken out in Kleisoura again, and need all available hands to contain any more flare-ups in the situation. Your fleet is to refit what you need at Zealotry before moving into orbit above the city. Prepare your marines for hotspot duty."

"However," Mauleg interjected, "The mad scientist is over at Seiyo. If there are any vessels that can be worked on in en route, he'll know."

"Very well, I bow to the Council's wishes. I will take a shuttle to Seiyo and leave Captain Iyr in charge. She needs the experience, and is more than capable of handling the situation on Kleisoura."

"Acknowledged. When the Lord Commander returns, the Council will reconvene for a more formal debriefing."
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