Sector 1 - The Pit

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SECTOR 1

CAPTAIN HARENG

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The shuttle is escorted by the bombers into the Grigyt. After landing, Captain Hareng steps out of the shuttle cautiously, with four Amundi soldiers in tow. The look around at the massively large race infront of them. They themselves standing a mere three feet tall, compared to the twenty foot long snake-like crustaceans infront of them. Captain Hareng attempts to swallow his fear, not moving much after he steps foot off the shuttle.

The shuttle attempting to land on the UCUS ship is blocked, and turns back. It lands back in the Amundi cruiser. The Amundi send a message to the UCUS ship again, this time in Amundish. "We would like to apologize." They say quite simply.

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There is a FTL window flash in the distance, but nothing appears on sensors or by visual detection. Whatever dropped out from light speed is obviously observing the situation after detecting the energy spikes, and communications. The ship must be small and dark.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:05 am

The bombers turn back around after guiding the ship to the Grigyt. They move to guide the Zaedrax shuttle away from the ring and towards the hangar in the center structure.

Grigyt Hangar: The Tyrgac in the hangar are all wearing Gygac suits. One approaches with a bright light on the front pointed at the five Amundi representatives. The suit opens the face shielding to show one Tyrgac face.

The Grigyt turns and keeps pace with the slowly drifting Zaedrax ships, aiming at the capital ship specifically.

The Tyrgac on the UCUS makes another symbol on the metal floor, which resembles a snake with arms. The Gygac soldier gestures to itself then stomps on the symbol.

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SECTOR 1

CAPTAIN HARENG

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Captain Hareng looks up at the Tyrgac, he offers a gloved hand to the Tyrgac. He isn't sure what exactly the social policies of the Tyrgac are, but he's hoping hand-shaking is along the lines. He however does say something in Amundish. "I would like to speak to your leader."

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:21 am

The unit nods again after looking at the second drawing on the hangar floor. The unit doesn't seem phased by the height of the creature in front of it but only tries to keep as peaceful as possible. The unit takes a turn to draw and draws a rough copy of a mechanical being like it and places it next to the snake like figure.

On the planet, the Saerid forces meet up with each other and make way to the giant capital ship they see the shuttles enter.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:03 am

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Unknown System
Distress Call Received
Temporary Fleet
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The shuttle follows the vessel, landing itself in the hangar of the ship. The vessel cracks open, revealing a number of what appears to be metal bipedals. Most of them exit the vessel, and stand near it, waiting for one of the species' representatives to come by.

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Sector 1- Unknown System
Promethean Class Autonomous Platforms

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The automatons stand near the shuttle, their mechanisms whir with life as they patrol just the small area around it. The automatons themselves are relatively large, but still nothing in comparison to the lifeforms across the hangar. The automatons stand at around nine feet tall themselves, one arm wielding a particle beam weapon while the other holds a close range energy sword. Their weapons are lowered, and their heads look curiously around the hangar.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:47 am

Grigyt Hangar: A random Tyrgac approaches the Zaedrax as several of the ceiling mounted beam cannons come to life. They pivot around and lock onto the shuttles of each represented race. The light of the suit nearest the Admundi focuses in on his hand and begins to flicker red slowly. It steps back and joins the ranks of its brethren. The beam cannon pointed at the Admundi ship starts powering up. The hangar lights turn red and begin blinking in sync.

UCUS Hangar: The Gygac suit carves a small man symbol into the metal floor beside the marking of the metal man and the Tyrgac. It casts its light on the first two symbols, leaving the light off the third. It stomps the little man and twists, driving the spiked end of the grasping piece into the floor through the symbol.

Grigyt: The entire ship changes its target to the Admundi ship once more, spinning in space to face the accused. Lights beam from most of the ship as it begins to charge beyond minimum firing capacity. The bright, glowing tethers change from blue to purple to red, the same happening across the entire ship.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:54 am

Sector 1- Unknown System
Promethean Class Autonomous Platforms

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The automaton quickly analyzes the situation, identifying that the Amundi's hand was identified to be a threat. The sword turns off, just the metal frame remaining while the beam weapon folds into multiple different shapes before collapsing into the arm of it, all the while a mechanical hand sprouts from what used to be the rifle. The automaton attempts to gain the attention of the large creature by illuminating its lights a cooler blue color, and flickering them softly. Another automaton points its sword at the Amundi, and flashes its lights blue as well.

The ships outside the hangar bearing Zaedrax markings also repeat the process, glowing blue to indicate the Amundi as peaceful.

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SECTOR 1

CAPTAIN HARENG

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The Amundi Cruiser doesn't move, trying not to show hostility.

Inside, in the hangar of the Griygt, Captain Hareng hesitantly gets behind the larger Zaedrax nearby, the other Amundish soldiers moving near the Zaedrax as well. He watches from behind the Zaedrax, keeping his hands to himself. After a hushed order from the Captain the Amundish soldiers place their weapons on the floor, standing in the same position as the Captain.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:02 pm

The lone unit that has been gesturing with the three large creatures in front of it nods for a last time, pressing the large guass rifle against its chassis then fires a single shot at the little man. The units standing idly by march out and go to the various battle positions all over the massive destroyer ship. The carrier's THORs move around the UCUS destroyer and prepare for battle.

After receiving the message from the destroyer ship, the ground forces of Saerid's hastily run toward where the capital ship is, looking for a way to travel to it from where they are.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:20 pm

Grigyt: The station rumbles and heats up as the main cannon fires, filling space with a bright red light. The beam crosses the distance in under a second, its target unmoving.

Grigyt Hangar: The ceiling turret in the hangar fires a long burst at the Amundi shuttle, likely the front if it landed facing the center of the ship. The Gygac suits bustles into action by approaching the cowardly Amundi captain. The one closest to the Zaedrax grabs it by the torso with a massive robot hand and attempts to move it out of the way. Another comes up and swipes across the ground to hit the Amundi.

Pit world: The heavy Gygac suits surround the metal men and a transport shuttle moves in to pick them up. They all get onto the ship together as what might be described as allies.

UCUS Hangar: The Gygac heads to the hangar opening and starts flashing red lights at the Amundi ship, the other two Gygac joining it.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:30 pm

Only the unit who communicated with the Gygac remains in the hangar, watching the behavior of the newly formed friends. THORs make their way to the capital ship of the Gygacs while some wait near the Amundi ship, careful not to get caught in the massive beam weapon.

Being taken by the Gygac transport willingly, the "metal men" of the UCUS ride to wherever the units are being taken by the Gygacs, the units talk to each other. They share the data between each other as they connect their networks together, forming a consensus.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:34 pm

Sector 1- Unknown System
Promethean Class Autonomous Platforms

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The automaton provides no resistance, but stabilizes itself as it is let back down. The mechanical entity rises up again and turns its head towards the Amundi captain before saying in a deep, bellowing voice in Amundish, "It is the lesser of two evils Captain, your ships fired first, and they are only returning the favor."
The machine turns itself coldly away from the Amundi before walking back to its vessel, sitting inside the shuttle as it closes up, but does not leave the hangar.

In space, the ZTN vessels ensure that they are not close to the beam as it fires, and keeps a safe distance from the Amundi cruiser.

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SECTOR 1

CAPTAIN HARENG

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Captain Hareng is knocked over easily by the large beast. The Amundi shuttle bursts into flames, before erupting suddenly and violently, heavily damaging the hangar and the Zaedrax shuttle. Captain Hareng and the Amundi soldiers are flung across the hangar by the explosion, killing two soldiers instantly. Captain Hareng manages to get up to his feet, looking at the Tyrgac all around. He gets on his knees, bowing his head as he shakes nervously. The remaining Amundi soldier gets up as well, and looks at his Captain. He slowly gets onto his knees as well, bowing his head. He is shaking and sobbing to himself.

The Amundi Cruiser is hit hard by the beam. It tears through the shields and cuts 1/3 of the way through the ship. Blast doors seal the damaged portions of the ship off from the rest of the ship, charred Amundi corpses flying out into space along with electronics and melted metal. The Cruiser attempts to turn away to flee via warping.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:47 pm

Sector 1- Unknown System
Promethean Class Autonomous Platforms

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The Zaedrax shuttle is shaken badly by the explosion and loses its main drives. The automaton inside exits, observing the damage. It looks over to the other side of the hangar, the Amundi captain sobbing, but it cannot feel emotions, and simply goes back to its work. Its attempts are futile, and it simply stands by its vessel quietly.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:01 pm

Grigyt Hangar: Two Gygac soldiers moves to the captain and his companion. One picks up the companion in one hand as the other Gygac picks up the captain delicately. The companion is suddenly crushed in the hands of the Gygac's claws where the captain can see. Other Gygacs move about the hangar to begin repairs, starting to pull up the flooring that was bent and broken as well as shrapnel from the floors. The captain and his captor begin moving to opening of the hangar.

Tyrgac transport: The shuttle moves through space to the UCUS capital ship. It approaches the hangar and enters if allowed.

Grigyt: The beam station begins a slow charge to finish off the crippled ship.

Bombers: The beam bombers move towards the fleeing ship, bombarding the surface with smaller blasts before peeling off and coming around in another run.

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SECTOR 1

CAPTAIN HARENG

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Captain Hareng doesn't resist. He looks at the great black void of space, he admires the few ships floating in the nothingness as he ponders if these might be his last moments. He refuses to go out fighting, he doesn't want to let them feel good about killing him, like he deserved it. He's done nothing wrong, this is all Captain Furarch's fault.

He feels the rage boiling up inside him, but suppresses it. He's not going to be like Captain Furarch, he's going to go out the way he wanted from the beginning, peacefully and with those he loves. He closes his eyes tight, imagining his loved ones at home on Balashot, never to see him again. He imagines his mate, and his child, and holds those thoughts, waiting for the suffocating embrace of darkness, the void of space.

The Amundi ship begins to warp, but the damage to the ship is too extreme, and it tears itself in half, the two halves floating in darkness not far from their original position...

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:30 pm

Grigyt: The station stops charging and the energy is diverted into a subtle shockwave of UV light from the firing end of the station.

UCUS Hangar: The Gygac cease flashing lights out the hangar. They exchange information with the UCUS and start learning each others languages.

Bombers: The bombers fly away from the wreckage of cruiser.

Grigyt hangar: The Gygac holding the captain drops him from the twevle feet up he has been held at. In the background, the parts of the destroyed shuttle are mostly gone leaving just the smallest piece to be cleaned up. New floor panels are brought in and a few Gygac work together to begin moving the Zaedrax shuttle to another part of the hangar for analysis and repair.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:36 pm

The lone unit in the hangar communicates with the Gygacs as transport shuttles rush over to the wreck of the Amundi ship, desperately trying to find any survivors. A large spot light shines on the wreck and many units search around the ship but are still attached to the main transport ship as it hovers near the Amundi ship

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SECTOR 1

CAPTAIN HARENG

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Captain Hareng takes a sharp breath as he is dropped, he hits the ground with a low grunt. He opens his eyes, looking around, before rising himself up onto his knees slowly. He looks around the hangar, noticing the soldiers simply leaving him alone. He goes over to a corner of the hangar opening, to stay out of the way. He looks around curiously, before deciding to stare out into space. He pulls a small communicator out of his robe pocket. It's been damaged, so he sets it in his lap and begins to try and put it back together in silence.

The two halves of the Amundi ship still have survivors inside, who are struggling to get to the hangars to get into their shuttles. The lack of gravity, and oxygen means only the most important of the crew get space suits. Unfortunately, only the rear of the ship has hangar access, the front of the ship continues to drift, some blast doors haven't closed properly. One hallway still has bodies drifting out of it, other blast doors have closed, or are clogged up with junk.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:45 pm

The large transport ship, that has the markings of UCUS on it, accepts any of the short passengers into the transport. The units inside quickly attach oxygen to the Amundi crewmen after they depressurize. The units on the outside of the transport are attached to it by a long extension cord so they are not lost in space. The units guide the Amundi into the transport, should they be willing to enter in the first place. A few of the units sense the attempt to open the hangar doors through the AI the units have. Specially equipped with welding tools, the units being to cut the door open to free the Amundi trapped inside. As the units do this the transport docks right next to the hangars and offers immediate support when the hangar doors are breached.

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SECTOR 1

CAPTAIN HARENG

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The Amundi crewmen would gladly enter the transport crafts, eager to preserve their lives. They wouldn't show any resistance or aggressiveness. Seems all of them mutually agree that they've got no reason to dislike the UCUS or the Tyrgac.

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A corvette sized vessel emerges from the blackness of space at tremendous speeds, breaking from its stealth approach. The ship cuts across space like a silver line. It changes course and lines up a long attack approach while powering weapons directed at the beam weapon on the Grigyt.

A second vessel appears right on top of the Grigyt station ship with charged weapons. The other alien vessels nearby can clearly see only one extremely fast ship, looking from a different angle. The "second ship" rapid fires twin energy pulse weaponry at the vulnerable energy connectors at the center of the Pit vessel as the first ship seems to drag its image onto the first combining to a single vessel. The attack happens with lightning speed for the attacking vessel is already making its escape maneuvers.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:04 pm

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Distress Call Received
Temporary Fleet
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As the attack unfolds, the Zaedrax ships are quick to open up slipspace portals, the purple rips of energy propelling the vessels through space, escaping the scene.

The shuttle and Zaedrax automatons aboard the Grigyt are cooperative, and also attempt to aid in repairing the damaged hangar. As energy impacts the vessel, the automatons struggle to stay on their feet, and engage magnets on their feet, sealing them to the deck. The automatons try using a combination of lights and small symbols carved into the deck to communicate with the vessel's inhabitants. Another automaton wanders to the Amundi captain, sitting down next to him and attempting to aid in repairs of his equipment.

Subject: Re: Sector 1 - The Pit Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:11 pm

UCUS Hangar: The Tyrgac shuttle pulls away and leaves the heavy Gygac troopers aboard, the smaller Gygac taking their places.

Grigyt Hangar: One Gygac moves to the captain, reaching down and picking him up by the torso carefully. The last of the damaged panels has been removed from the floor and is replaced with a new piece, giving a section of the floor a sheen that rivals the worn flooring around it lacks. The Gygac moves into a giant elevator shaft, waiting on the large lift just before it starts to move up. It doesn't seem to take notice of the vibrations on the station or any Zaedrax that might follow it to the shaft.

Grigyt: The tethers of the station, bigger around than the ship firing at it, produce a small nebula of plasma as the energy transfer medium begins to seep from the breaches. The ends of the tethers at the ring and central hub close off to seal the leaks.

Bombers: The beam cannons start charging up and firing at the ship as it passes, trying to destroy the guerrilla fighter with a lucky shot. They have no hope of catching the ship by speed, but light is still faster than the ship they are targeting.

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