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RaptorsTallon wrote:

Lord Harrab wrote:

RaptorsTallon wrote:I think he means you are at:
Hull: 1
Shields: 0

Exactly, you did just have several nukes blow up in your face, you got lucky and passed the "not die" roll by 2, but there would have to be some damage suffered.

The battle damage is governed by dice rolls to?
I thought it was just things like encounters and events.

Your plot armour now seems a lot less mighty Darkvoid...

Not exactly.

battle damage is judged at my own discretion, mostly depending on how many shots are going where, but every-time a player enters the less than 3 hull threshold, i roll a dice. on a 3+ you're still alive, but i roll again next round, and the next, until the roll is failed, the player abandons ship or they get back above the threshold. this represents a reactor flaring, or the hull falling apart

Oh and a round is over whenever i post a rely to your actions.

Just a question, was my foolish (read: suicidal) escapade actually beneficial? I know it took out an entire wave, but the Dreadnought's could've just destroyed both waves anyway, no?

Okay, so I know that what I made happen would've always happened as I had no knowledge of the imminent arrivals of the 'noughts, but did my ships' actions actually prove decisive or were they unnecessary?

Darkvoidof40k wrote:Just a question, was my foolish (read: suicidal) escapade actually beneficial? I know it took out an entire wave, but the Dreadnought's could've just destroyed both waves anyway, no?

Okay, so I know that what I made happen would've always happened as I had no knowledge of the imminent arrivals of the 'noughts, but did my ships' actions actually prove decisive or were they unnecessary?

They would have stopped the missiles, (mostly because i was impressed at the role-paying, and it would have served as "bonus XP" as it where) but you would have been killed in action, the arrival of the dreadnoughts was yet another gift from the dice gods, (Out of two where help arrives, the third would have involved the planet's destruction as Aria suffered multiple Missile impacts.)

Wait.. what? So if I hadn't pulled that stunt, you're saying we'd all be KIA?

Darkvoidof40k wrote:Wait.. what? So if I hadn't pulled that stunt, you're saying we'd all be KIA?

I don't think so, but Aria probably would have been.
And we would all probably have been killed by Trix.

Its possible. it was unlikely you'd be able to stop all of the missiles without outside help, and some of you may have been hit by them as they went for the planet (which would have been destroyed), i was hoping one of you would pull something suitably dramatic out of your Ion drive and you did.

Let this be a lesson to everyone: Don't be afraid to think outside the box.

RaptorsTallon wrote:

Darkvoidof40k wrote:Wait.. what? So if I hadn't pulled that stunt, you're saying we'd all be KIA?

I don't think so, but Aria probably would have been.
And we would all probably have been killed by Trix.

i would run away.go fastest ship here! and thanks darko,for saving aria im going to...do nothing and point and laugh at your maimed ship. HAHAHAHAHAHA

My suggestions:
Darkvoid, get pioneer to Broadsword, and have them repair it.
Everyone else, including the dreadnoughts, go and search for the enemy vessel.

lord commissar klimino wrote:

RaptorsTallon wrote:

Darkvoidof40k wrote:Wait.. what? So if I hadn't pulled that stunt, you're saying we'd all be KIA?

I don't think so, but Aria probably would have been.
And we would all probably have been killed by Trix.

i would run away.go fastest ship here! and thanks darko,for saving aria im going to...do nothing and point and laugh at your maimed ship. HAHAHAHAHAHA

Yes, point and laugh as she is given the Star of Terra for going above and beyond the call of duty,

/fume.

Anyway.. so.. Harrab.. um.. you know you want to promote me to captain of a Dreadnought now, right?

Lord Harrab wrote:

lord commissar klimino wrote:

RaptorsTallon wrote:

Darkvoidof40k wrote:Wait.. what? So if I hadn't pulled that stunt, you're saying we'd all be KIA?

I don't think so, but Aria probably would have been.
And we would all probably have been killed by Trix.

i would run away.go fastest ship here! and thanks darko,for saving aria im going to...do nothing and point and laugh at your maimed ship. HAHAHAHAHAHA

Yes, point and laugh as she is given the Star of Terra for going above and beyond the call of duty,

Ninja'd.

Only one thing to say..

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

Lord Harrab wrote:

lord commissar klimino wrote:

RaptorsTallon wrote:

Darkvoidof40k wrote:Wait.. what? So if I hadn't pulled that stunt, you're saying we'd all be KIA?

I don't think so, but Aria probably would have been.
And we would all probably have been killed by Trix.

i would run away.go fastest ship here! and thanks darko,for saving aria im going to...do nothing and point and laugh at your maimed ship. HAHAHAHAHAHA

Yes, point and laugh as she is given the Star of Terra for going above and beyond the call of duty,

:shrug: i thought id made it clear im not one for self sacrifice.ill rush in head on...til im out of shields then i run and hide til they come back.

and im already out searching for the little bugger raptor. ill blow that thing up 1st chance i get oh,im also not one for mercy :shrug:

You'd better hope Sharpe doesn't find out your character thinks like that, you swore the oath, you took the sword, if she thinks you're not willing to give your all for humanity's survival....

Lets just say it wouldn't be pleasant

SILENT STAR
Hull: 10
Shields: 10
Status: Moving in front of the Pioneer

Kessler grit his teeth in anger, a state-of-the-art Alliance vessel was crippled by pirate scum and he had been unable to prevent it. Turning the Silent Star around, the Sentinel-Class Cruiser interposed itself between the marker ship and the Pioneer, rotating his vessel to provide the most cover for the stricken carrier. Boosting all power to the shields, Kessler activated the inter-vessel com and spoke with the crew of the Pioneer in a grave tone; "Good ship Pioneer, this is Lieutenant Manfred Kessler of the vessel Silent Star, my crew and I will act as a shield for your vessel as you make your escape to the holds of the Vanguard. We will remain in place for as long as needed, and are willing to die to ensure your successful evacuation. Kessler out."

Lord Harrab wrote:You'd better hope Sharpe doesn't find out your character thinks like that, you swore the oath, you took the sword, if she thinks you're not willing to give your all for humanity's survival....

Lets just say it wouldn't be pleasant

oh,humanity's survival he will fight to the death for,his fellow commanders who he barely knows cause he is the 'sit in the corner' type he wont be as out going for. especially for a certain person who hasent posted for awhile. as for sharpe,he fears and respects her to much to not help her.

Void Phoenix
Status: Full Speed, Shields Up, Searching for Marker Ship
Hull: 10
Shields: 10

Garan ordered his ship to full speed, out into the asteroid belt, eager to find, and utterly annihilate, the ship which had instigated the almost death of his freind. The strike craft returned to their hangers, to reload and refule, and then prepared for launch again. KIRK set the ESM pod to full scan mode, searching for any sign of the marker ship.

lord commissar klimino wrote:

Lord Harrab wrote:You'd better hope Sharpe doesn't find out your character thinks like that, you swore the oath, you took the sword, if she thinks you're not willing to give your all for humanity's survival....

Lets just say it wouldn't be pleasant

oh,humanity's survival he will fight to the death for,his fellow commanders who he barely knows cause he is the 'sit in the corner' type he wont be as out going for. especially for a certain person who hasent posted for awhile. as for sharpe,he fears and respects her to much to not help her.

The Fleet and the Alliance are the same as far as she is concerned. be warned.

The Nightcralwer
Status: Seraching for enemy vessel, weapons ready
Hull 8
Sheild 8

"Fellow captains, we need to combine our ESM Pods frequency to uncloack these pirate shi*" Dylan says over the radio.

Seeing the pioneer take the hits and the destructon of the stalwart dawn, and the arrival of the three alliance dreadnoughts, he considered the Planet safe, turning his ship forwards, he powered up the ion drives and sped towards the source of the missiles, he knew only a frigate could hope to outrun his destroyer, and pushed the ship to its very limits to catch what ever what was out there. The inhibitors housed inside the dreadnoughts would see that the foe would not be able to jump out, but the anger simmering inside his, pushed him to attempt to punish the raiders personally that did this.

Turning to the bridge interior, he told the weapon officer very forcefully to target the engins, and he wanted them alive. He then broadcast for all marines to board the assualt craft, and ready themselves for ship boarding.

the mutt
status:searching,weapons ready,formation
hull:4
shields:12

hearing the nightcrawlers message,issac replayed with a grin "sounds good,fill free to come with us,just make sure you keep up." smiling,issac sat back and sighed. aria was safe,or at least it seemed so. all that was left was blowing this freaking pirate out of the sky.wait,no. "sir france,to all ships."
"aye sir."
"hey guys,try to take the ship more than less intact. they said this thing was coming in faster than a frigate,and id like to find out how."

BIC: ...................First contact part five.............

Trix was in shock, the unknown vessle had easly breached encryption codes that would make the smartest man on the world sweat himself to that. But the thing that shocked her the most is that the vessle identified itself as not belonging to the Alliance. This was a UFO, the first encounter with a new intelligent lifeform. "Commander." nexus yelled, pulling her attention to the situation on hand. "What do we do?" "Lower the defenses, Nexus. I think they mean no harm. nexus was about to argue it, but Trix had resumed her comm link. "Thank you for your offer.... Anya daughter of Salaanos. Your offer is very kind." Trix tried to remember what her instructors said, when they should meet a new lifeform. IT was the only lesson she hadn't payed attention too. It was statistically unlikely it would ever happen. "If you like i can escort you to one of our leaders, currently stationed in the Aria station. I will make sure you arrive there unharmed." "Unharmed?" the other ships commander asked. "These territories are know for it's high concentration concentration of piracy. But don't worry, the alliance will keep you safe." trix leaned back, hoping she did the right thing.

Unknown Location.


"Interesting." The great shape began to rotate on its axis again, "I do have so many questions to ask about your people, as doubtless you have of mine... But i have another task that requires my attention, as illuminating as this meeting has been." Anya gave a chuckle, like wind-chimes, "How humorous your method of communication is! Most delightful!."


Suddenly the great wings swept forwards and surrounded the two smaller vessels, and once more a bright light filled both Alliance ships

"Something is trying to block the gate," Anya announced in a delighted tone, "another wonder i will have to investigate, but it is no trouble, Farewell Children of Earth, inform your leaders and i will follow as soon as i am able."

then with a sudden surge of energy, both the Horizon and Aslinde vanished, returned to their rightful destination the Aria system.

Anya swept her wings back to their previous position, and chuckled again, simply for the novelty of it, a verbal method of expressing emotion, yes she would certainly find that young one again, and with that decided, she glided away, a single bright light in the eternal darkness.

Wait.. the alien isn't a ship, it's a person? Or something?!

Damn I keep getting confused ever since my ship got nuked.

It is a living ship, if that makes sense.

My brain does not work after school.

Living ship.. this.. this.. it.. I.. I mean.. but.. ughh..

I'll try and write some "oh crap we're screwed" IC later.

Woohoo... Now Trix comes to the rescue...

sillyboy wrote:Woohoo... Now Trix comes to the rescue...

"Oh hey Trix.. yeah, I almost died to save your planet." *hugs*

The wall of ordnance created by the Alliance vessels caused a massive chain-reaction of explosions amongst the first wave, destroying it entirely. There was a half-hearted huzzah aboard most of the ships as their crews were informed of this. However, there was still two more waves of missiles incoming. The stunt pulled by The Pioneer proved worthwhile as the second wave collided with the impromptu minefield and destroyed themselves. Unfortunately, The Pioneer could not move fast enough to escape the ensuing explosion - the blast was of such great force that the ships' shields were overloaded instantly and the hull was breached in an uncountable number of places.

"Proximity alert - we are still too close to the 'mine field' to avoid damage," Caretaker reported moments before the mass explosion of the missiles.

Instantly, panels blew out, hardware exploded and multiple fires erupted all over the bridge. Wires and ruptured pipes hissed and vented their contents around the bridge from the floor, ceiling and walls as sparks flew everywhere. Lights flared and failed, before restarting dimly as the backup generators kicked in a weak attempt to keep the ship powered. However, the damage was so great that they could not support the extremely damaged vessel. Most systems were down.

The comms station burst into a shower of sparks and flame, knocking Lieutenant Raul off his feet. He was covered in serious burns and his body lay motionless and crumpled on the floor. He was dead. The tactical station sparked as a few circuits overloaded, but Chief Price was left unharmed, but shaken. A nearby wall panel blew out and a shard of sheet metal embedded itself in Ensign Lee's side and he collapsed to the ground as blood began gushing out of his wounds and flowing out of his mouth as internal bleeding threatened to kill him from blood loss. However he choked on his own life-blood long before bleeding out. Ensign Brooks was thrown backwards off her chair and hit the floor with a whelp. The young woman struggled weakly as blood dripped onto the floor from a head wound her fall had caused. The Captain and her XO were knocked to the ground, but miraculously were otherwise unharmed.

Grasping tightly onto a hand-rail, LeGuin hauled himself up and ran over to the nearest fire extinguisher cabinet, grabbing the canister through the already shattered protective glass. He immediately set about extinguishing the raging fires closest to him; Chief Price quickly following suite at the other end of the room. Natalie crawled over to the prone Brooks and made sure she was alright before they both helped each other to their feet. The bridge was a mess and the view screen was not functioning as were most of the vessel's systems. Looking for the source of an unfamiliar crackling noise, Natalie saw a hole in one of the corners of the bridge, where a weak forcefield kept the vacuum at bay, protecting them from sudden decompression and a cold death.

The adrenalin had well and truly kicked in by this point and the surviving bridge crew fought to get the fires under control. Eventually they did. Afterwards, they all naturally deferred to the Captain for instructions, who had slumped heavily back down in her chair.
"Caretaker, give me a status report!" Natalie exclaimed.
"Multi..hu..eaches..decompr..extre..amage..reactor..itical.." The reply came, barely understandable.
"The AI's down, give me a manual report," Natalie ordered. LeGuin raced to the Ops station, careful not to step on the deceased Ensign Lee. He tapped the console repeatedly and sparks showered him a few times and the terminal made several ill-boding sounds, before LeGuin looked back at his commander and replied "Damage is extensive. We've lost a lot of the front of the ship, including the Ion cannons - the generators can barely keep the forcefields stable!"
Natalie gasped, "Casualty estimation?" She asked solemnly.
"No way to tell.. but I'm guessing it could be as many as a hundred, perhaps more," LeGuin replied gravely.
Natalie sighed heavily. "Transfer all power from the engines to the forcefields."
"Aye Captain," LeGuin acknowledged as he carried out the order. He then continued, "But it gets worse. The brig's forcefields blew out and the Raider prisoners have escaped. Fighting has erupted - it appears the prisoners are moving to the cargo bays to free the other captives. There's simply too many for our security forces to contain entirely."
The Captain sat thoughtfully for a moment. Then she stood up and addressed her officers. "LeGuin, Brooks, remain here and try and maintain some semblance of control. Chief, you're with me," She ordered as she unsheathed her sword. No more needed to be said as the Captain and Master Chief, who had unholstered his trademark Revolver, headed for the elevator.

Pshhhhhh Master Cheif has a trademark sword,shotgun,magnum, assult rifle, sniper, spartan laser, magnum that shoots rockets, soon to be jetpack, Battle Rifle,a mounted machine gun ripped off the stand, massive amounts of testosterone etc etc etc

No reaction to shielding your ship with mine, Darko?