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Post by Admin on Oct 5, 2015 20:27:01 GMT -6
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The last system before Nas was desolate, empty. There was not even a planet that could potentially be developed - just dust, comets, and a massive protoplanetary disc of debris and asteroids, swirling around a hot sun. So far the long, arduous trip from Denova to Nas had been uneventful. Traveling through uncharted systems, they had crossed most of a sector in their plan to strike at the rumored Hive planet, still unconfirmed. Once they had passed through this system to the far wormhole it would be time to strike their unwitting enemies with a vengeance.
At least, that was the plan before IT struck.
The monstrous beast burst out of the asteroid field, causing sensors to roar in protest. It snapped at the Traya with jaws that could've swallowed the destroyer whole and flew by, burying itself back in the debris where it swam through space, seemingly invisible to detection. It shrugged off the beams that hit it like a turtle being harassed by flies. It had the element of surprise, and it was hungry. The choice lay before the Admiral now: Stay and fight it off, dive forward to try and reach the far wormhole to Nas, or try and retreat before everything was lost. No matter what choice she picked, the beast was unlikely to cooperate.
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ORDER OF BATTLE
Denovan Admiralty Commander: Admiral Aleshka Makovan 2x Phirn-Class Frigates 1x Mirn-Class Destroyer
Space Monster Commander: Monster? 1x Space Monster
TURN ORDER Denovan Admiralty Space Monster Modmark
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Post by ravigen on Oct 5, 2015 21:14:02 GMT -6
The alarm klaxons were still blaring as the Atraxis turned towards the system edge, the creature had come out of nowhere but thankfully the Traya had managed to avoid it's teeth. Going straight through was suicide and the asteroid field was simply too large to go around effectively, not the least of which that beast was waiting for them somewhere in that field.
No, it was too risky, best to keep the fleet as intact as possible but simply retreating backwards would take too much time. There was a much closer jump that would allow them to detour their trip without losing too much time hopefully.
"Signal the fleet, move into a slightly loose formation, we don't want that creature getting all three of us in one sweep. Then full speed ahead, stick to the edge of the system and away from the asteroids." A testament to their skill, the fleet reformed and accelerated quickly along the system edge towards the jump point. The Denovan ships would have their weapons at the ready, torpedoes and beam cannons alike ready to fire at a moment's notice, sensors were on full alert for the creature.
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The Denovan Fleet skirts the edge of the system, as far from the asteroid belt as possible to the south jump point.
Denovan ships are in a slightly loose formation to avoid potentially getting smashed in one sweep and to give them plenty of room to use their speed to maneuver. If the beast jumps out to attack all ships will open fire while still moving as fast as reasonably possible. While they will shoot back their primary goal is to avoid the creature and priority will be given to dodging over fighting back.
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Post by zurajai on Oct 6, 2015 10:51:05 GMT -6
The great monstrosity of the depths of space curled itself around one of the larger asteroids, barely able to hold it's mass. Eyes like singularities gazed outwards at it's intended prey, the herd of metallic beasts whom had foolishly entered its world. And this place was certainly its world. Cunning mind put the pieces of a complex plan together in mere moments and in an instant there was motion, the beast dislodging itself from the asteroid to push several into the darkness of space in an interception course with the ships. With its body innately dampening heat so that no sensor could adequately track it at range and its hide camouflaged in the stygian darkness of space it followed after the asteroids, intent on closing the distance. As a hunter was wont to do, the beast set its sight on the perceived weakest of the pack, eyes locked on the destroyer as its first target. _________
The Monstrosity hurls several asteroids in an interception course with the Denovan fleet as it follows behind.
As soon as it is close enough it will target the destroyer with the aim to completely decimate it before changing targets to the frigates.
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Post by Admin on Oct 6, 2015 15:00:15 GMT -6
The monstrous beast roared and dove forward, appearing in shockingly swift pursuit of the enemy ships. Lasers pulsed and were almost completely ignored, but the Traya's torpedo fire did manage to find its mark, smashing into the beast's side and leaving a small crater in its armored husk. Enraged the creature lurched forward, its jaws closing around the helpless destroyer. Screams could be heard over the intercoms, then silence as the ship was swallowed whole, only the frontal nose snapping off and drifting into space.
Speed and the nearest wormhole had been a wise choice. The Denovan ships were now almost to their escape point. If they kept at full burn they could be able to escape. But the creature was already close, and with its incredible speed it might be able to wreak more devastation.
------------------------- SUMMARY Traya destroyed Denovan ships can escape through the wormhole if they can survive the next modmark The monster is apparently faster than the Denovan ships
ORDER OF BATTLE
Denovan Admiralty Commander: Admiral Aleshka Makovan 2x Phirn-Class Frigates
1x Mirn-Class Destroyer
Space Monster Commander: Monster? 1x Space Monster
TURN ORDER Denovan Admiralty Space Monster Modmark
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Post by ravigen on Oct 6, 2015 21:31:54 GMT -6
The situation had turned tense and the Admiral wasn't sure if they could escape but damned if they wouldn't try. The two remaining frigates kept on at full burn while using the space between them to serpentine the creature, with luck if they couldn't outrun the monster they could hopefully outmaneuver it.
"Shunt power from the shields to engines, see if we can get an extra boost and if that thing opens its mouth again, fire at the inside, let's see if we can give it some heartburn at least."
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Denovan ships continue at full burn, shunting power from the shields to engines to hopefully get some more speed.
Denovan ships will serpentine to attempt to avoid the monster's jaws, hoping to play on maneuverability to get them through.
If/when the monster opens its mouth, beam cannon fire will be directed to inside it's jaws.
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Post by zurajai on Oct 6, 2015 23:34:00 GMT -6
The monstrosity's guts rumbled as its first meal was crushed and pulverized into oblivion by its asteroid-smashing intestines. The warship it had so thoroughly devoured was rich in the resources necessary in sustaining its not-so ponderous bulk and it was certainly not going to pass up the opportunity to devour so many juicy prey-ships. In an instant it was moving again, closing the distance as rapidly as its terrifying evolution would allow. Like the great deep sea predators of earth the beast dove underneath the ships bellies, coming up from underneath them in a ferocious ramming thrust. __________
The monster dives underneath the warships to come up at their vulnerable underbelly to strike from below.
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Post by Admin on Oct 8, 2015 20:49:04 GMT -6
The monster rose up, jaws snapping with terrifying power as the two frigates twisted and dodged in a desperate attempt to reach the wormhole. It bore down, and then with a final, swift lurch the beast's jaws latched onto one of frigates and began to crush it. Escape pods burst out of the ship, and the other frigate made the fateful decision to swing about and snatch the desperate escapees before diving into the wormhole, leaving the monster to its new meal.
The Denovans had survived, but their invasion fleet was in tatters. Their remaining ship was now limited in its supplies and overburdened with refugees. The admiral would have to decide whether to continue on and try to strike the Hive, or retreat to Denova and report the grave danger the beast posed.
SUMMARY 1 Phirn-class Frigate escapes with Admiral Aleshka Makovan and many refugees
Denovan Admiralty Commander: Admiral Aleshka Makovan 1x Phirn-Class Frigates
Space Monster Commander: Monster? 1x Space Monster
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