Faction Objective 1 - Space Superiority

[Tales of the Diarchy]

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Location: Bescane | Orbit
Tags: Shan Pellian

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The Diarchy fleet has a daunting task ahead of them. Facing an aging, but large fleet of ships supported by hastily restored space stations, they are tasked with gaining air superiority to support the forces on the ground.

Under the command of High Admiral Shan Pellian the brave men and women of the Diarchy Navy will press onward to fulfill the task given to them.

Destroy these fools that would stand against the might of the Diarchy, and bring air support to our boots on the ground

Are you a commander, on the bridge of a mighty starship? Or an Ace pilot, engaging in dogfights in the cold reaches of space?

There are heroes on both sides of this conflict, do you have what it takes to subdue this force of chaos?

The Choice is yours, stand with our men and women in the Navy and bring glory to the Diarchy!

 

[Shan Pellian]

Location: Bescane System | Bridge of the DSD Dominion
Tags: @Open

The bridge of the Dominion was quiet, the first time in weeks it had been so. Officers walked between the banks of terminals and crewmen at their posts, looking over shoulders to ensure everything was progressing correctly. Droids stood at the ready nearby, prepared to relay any information to different decks or act as translators for the predetermined encryption codes for the coming battle. Diarchy Stormtroopers, wearing newly forged black armor with golden stripes stood resolutely at the door, their gazes unwavering.

They were prepared.

The trails of light flowing past the viewport on the bridge vanished as the Dominion dropped out of hyperspace, a massive Resurgent Class Star Destroyer leading a flotilla of smaller craft that formed up on the flagship of the Diarchy as they dropped out of hyperspace. There was minimal communication between the ships. The briefings had been clear, the mission understood, and each Captain hand picked by Shan to ensure it went forward without undo problems. No plan survived contact with the enemy, but Shan knew that each man and woman in the Diarchy fleet would make sure the enemy did not survive contact with them.

“All ships,” Shan said, speaking into a communicator on his collar that was being broadcast to the rest of the fleet, “we know why we are here. The Diarchy has declared that this world belongs to us, and with the support of on of this systems corrupt Warlords, we will bring their will into reality. Take heart, stand firm, and let Their will be done.”

Shan waited for the line to be cut to the rest of the fleet before looking at the long range sensor station. “What is the status of Warlord Voss’s ships? They should have contacted us by now.”

The officer was silent for several moments as they read the information flowing across their terminal. “Admiral, Voss’s fleet is out of position.”

“What?” Shan said, eyes narrowing as he walked towards the officers station.

“Yes sir, Voss’s ships are not at the rally point. It looks like that have moved into position around a series of space stations at the outer edge of the primary planets orbit…” the officer fell silent for a moment, watching as new data began to flow across their terminal. “Admiral, it looks as though their fleet is now breaking formation and approaching us.”

“Show me,” Shan said, leaning over the young officers shoulder to look at the map being projected onto the terminal. The Warlords fleet was indeed approaching the Diarchy force, and at first glance it could perhaps be excused as an alteration to the original plan. Shan saw something different though. The leading edges of the Warlords fleet were spreading out into an extended line, the smaller escort ships filling in the gaps between larger cruisers.

They were forming a battle line.

“Raise shields!” Shan yelled, his words echoing across the bridge and startling many of the young officers. They leapt to obey the Admiral’s orders, and a similar signal was sent to all ships in the fleet moments before the long range turbolaser batteries of Warlord Voss’s ships began to slam into their shields.

The Diarchy fleet was supposed to have several hours before they engaged in any combat, but it would seem the Warlord Voss had a change of heart. “All ships return fire. Target the center of their line, we need to break through before they wrap around us. Keep the troop ships facing the planet, we need to continue with the ground assault.”

As the bridge crew of the Dominion carried out his orders, Shan activated the comm link tied directly to the Diarch brother’s own. “My Lords, there has been a slight change of plans.”

[Further posts for Shan will be added in Space Superiority.]

 

[Lyssara Thrynn]

Bescane Sector

Datapad | Knife Phrik | Blaster | nutrient tube | Solar Spectrum
Tag : | Open
Location : Bescane sector | Space battlefield area


Aboard my ship, I'm heading towards the Bescane system. An important call was sent to me: if I wanted to see what a military force is capable of, I had to come here. Curious, I scan my radar. Ada starts to get agitated.

Ada: "Warning, hyperspace exit. I suggest you activate the anti-laser defenses immediately, Mistress."

"Why, Ada?"

I blink as I see the enemy ships charging their laser blasts. A wave of panic floods over me, and I frantically slam the shield control, while hearing the commander give similar orders to all ships.

"Activate it, Ada, hurry up! Oh damn!"

The shield on my ship becomes visible and absorbs a direct hit. The jolt shakes me from head to toe, but the shield holds strong. Thankfully, the defenses aren't just for show.

What a welcome! I don't hesitate and activate the Solar Spectrum's camouflage. The ship becomes invisible on all radars, a major advantage. This small delivery ship hides a few tricks, and I'm determined to use them. I signal Nyva to get ready at the turret. She rushes over and gets into position, ready to back me up in this battle.

"Ada activate camouflage system invisibility now!"
Ada : camouflage activated, we are now off the radar.

They'll regret that frontal hit. My ship is fast, maneuverable, perfect for evasions and extractions, but it's also capable of breaking through enemy defenses from the inside. I send a message to the fleet commander. I activate my comlink. Now i'm invisible on radars, my point disappeared at my last position. With the shot I just took you would think I was dead, the timing was perfect. I'm like a ghost and that's exactly the goal of the solar spectrum.

-"Hello, Commander. I'm going to attempt a breakthrough into the enemy fleet with my ship. Glory to the Diarchy."-

I make sure to specify that I'm on their side in this fight. This battle will be tough and intense. I've chosen the space battle, after all. And if I can, I'll assist the ground forces if I have enough energy left.

 

[Diarch Rellik]

A Dark Lords Influence
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Location: Bescane System | Bridge of the DSD Vault
Tags: @Open

Exiting hyperspace the Vault was bombarded with communications. The foolish Voss has defied his previous treaties with the Diarchy and for this he will suffer a fate worse than death. Currently the remainder of the Diarchy fleet which is (A Dictator II Heavy Battle Cruiser - The Dominus, 3 unnamed Barragan Class Star Destroyers, and headed by the Bulwark II Class Star Destroyer - DSD -The Vault that Lord Rellik himself commands have entered the battle from a long distance. Shan Pellian was right to split the fleet into the main assault line and a flotilla. The man was the right pick for the job. The change in plans would not throw the Diarchy out of control. The trust between the Diarch's and their high Command is unbound.

Now that the enemy has started their advance towards the flotilla they are in perfect line of sight for Rellik and the main fleet. Rellik entered Bescane space from the flotillas starboard side. Almost at a direct 45 degrees of their allies, creating a 90 degree triangle of fire for the Diarchy. If the enemy thinks they are the only ones with tricks up their sleeves today they will be sadly mistaken.

"Admiral, hail Shan Pellian aboard the Dominion." The call went forth. As the holo of Shan appeared Rellik began the consultation with the leader of the Navy. "You made the right decisions commander, not fully trusting Voss. The change in plans will only lead to their demise. From my viewpoint it appears the eager enemy is already moving towards your position instead of holding their line near the starports. Foolishly thinking that is the full might of the Diarchy navy. I will be giving the order for two of our three Baragan class assault carriers to begin shelling with their six Electrothermal Railgun's x2. At this long range we will have full capability to hit them hard. During the meantime the Vault and one of the Baragan's will be moving towards the enemy line. The Vault will stay in the front and force the closest enemy star destroyers to turn and face us as it uses its Ion cannons in tandem with yours to drop their shields. This should take some of the firepower off of you and your men. The Baragan that follows will allow us immense tactical flexibility that we can discuss when the time comes. If you have any orders for myself or any other personnel please feel free to give it at any time."

Rellik left the channel open as he moved to the center of the command center. The Diarch knelt down in his mediation circle upon the command center. His crew, used to this began to operate on their own with the commands given. Rellik seeped into the force, ensuring his litigation droid (Onyx) was close enough to relay any commands or questions the Admirals or Shan himself would provide. Now, it would be time for the Diarch to show one of his true powers. Battle Meditation.

The Lord of the Vault would be seeding doubt into the minds of the enemy as they approached Shan to help ensure the overall firepower did not overwhelm the flotilla. As soon as our own fighters go out into space he would switch to helping them with the fight and doing his best to create illusions in the enemies readings to throw them off.

Shan Pellian Diarch Reign Lyssara Thrynn

 

[Shan Pellian]

Location: Bescane | Orbit
Tags: Diarch Rellik Lyssara Thrynn

The Dominion shook under Shan's feet as the long range impact of the warlords ships struck the shields. They did marginal damage at best; at this range the shields were regenerating almost as fast as the damage was pouring in. The betrayal annoyed Shan, though it was not entirely unexpected. The competitive and backstabbing nature of the warlords on Bescane meant they were naturally opportunistic and unreliable. Some kind of reversal was expected somewhere, and the natural paranoia Shan felt towards most individuals meant the Diarchy was prepared for several eventualities.

The arrival of first the starship of Lyssara Thrynn, and then the flanking maneuver by Diarch Rellik caught Warlord Voss by surprise. Shan watched as the charging enemy formation began to dissolve, individual captains reacting to the sudden change in the warzone. Shan frowned. It was a shocking lack of discipline, even for what was essentially a militia force.

"All ships," Shan said, his voice cold, "form up on the Dominion. We will pierce through the heart of the enemy formation. Lord Rellik, I recommend you continue your push and breach through the enemy formation. Once you are clear, cut to the right along their lines and give them a good broadside, then pivot at the edge of their formation and cut back in. Our ships will meet in the middle. Lyssara, keep close to the Dominion, I will need you for the next step of the assault."

As Shan issued his orders, the ships with his formation fell back, slowing their speed as the Dominion began its advance. The smaller ships formed in slanted lines to either side of the battlecruiser creating an elongated arrowhead formation. As the fleet drew closer, the weapons exchange between the ships became more intense, and the leading elements of the starfighter squadrons began to engage in their heated duels.

Shan locked his eyes on the flagship of Warlord Voss, and began to count down the second until he was in range.

 

[Diarch Rellik]

The long shards from the Baragans railguns zipped by the Vault as it advanced, slamming into the shields of the closest star destroyer. The dreadnought class ship keeping the Baragan behind it safe as they advanced. The Diarch focusing on feeling through the force, his litigation droid relayed Shans orders to him. He did as commanded by the high admiral. Focusing his attack along the parallel until they were closing in on the first star destroyer in the enemy formation.

The turbo laser batteries of the Vault focused on enemy flak weapons. The Diarch needed to take them down for his plan to work. Once they were close enough Rellik gave out a command. "Captain fire the demolisher rocket pods. Missile Deactivation Transmitters are useless against it" The order was relayed instantly. Relliks plan for the first ship was to open a piece of the heavy armor along the port side of the ship that was trying to turn to face them now. He wanted to give the Baragan a chance to deploy its Worker Bees.

After the rocket pods had been launched the Captain followed the High Admirals command and moved the Vault to the Star board side. They would split their formation and end up on the backside of the enemy.

The Baragan behind the Vault would stay to shoot its heavy turbo lasers and laser cannons unto the first star destroyer, ensuring the safety of their deployed fighters and bees. The 10 fighters from the Baragan would be launch from the hangar to help the worker bees get into the ship and start killing its crew outright. Operators aboard were giving group commands to the bees to ensure functionality, now diving into the shattered armor of the enemy.

"Hail the other Baragans to begin their advance. Now that we have begun to directly pierce and assault the enemy we will have them follow our maneuver to ensure our support." Things were escalating quickly and the Diarchy personnel trained by Shan did not hesitate to follow orders.

Tags: Shan Pellian Lyssara Thrynn

 

[Captain Sotarra Larin]

Sotarra stood aboard the command bridge of the DHF Reckless. A Stormhawk Heavy Frigate that the Diarchy had purchased for use in its fleet while it was a young faction, still growing and not fully capable of fielding a large number of naval shipyards. This particular one was equipped primarily with a large number of laser cannons, a few missile silos and a respectable number of mines. The frigate had only hours prior finished undergoing repairs from its last engagement, Sotarra’s tendency to engage enemies with overt aggression had the downside of often resulting in a lot of damage to her ship. But she got results, and that was enough to excuse her methods.

The Atoan woman stood looking over the tactical readouts for the battle the Diarchy’s navy was currently engaged in. They were currently fighting the fleet they were meant to link up with. Treachery was at work and that was abundantly clear from the onset. Sotarra wasn’t particularly worried about that engagement however, for one there was no glory to be found being one of a large number, especially when overshadowed by the Diarch who was present and his admiral. But for two, the fleet they were facing was not a major threat on its own. They had the potential to cause some damage, but not as it stood. Right now, with the way things were progressing, the traitor fleet would be brought to ruin handily.

Her concern was rather their original target, the actual object of the Diarchy’s ambitions in this sector of space. Voss was handled, but would Draak remain complacent? She doubted it, news of this sort travelled quickly, and if she were Draak she would send a strike group to hammer the invading fleet while they were occupied. It likely wouldn’t be enough to destroy the Diarchy’s fleet altogether, but even a small group hitting the fleet from behind would be able to cripple the Diarchy’s ability to take over Bescane’s orbit. And that’s what she intended to preempt.

With luck she would arrive before any other ships did, and if they got there quickly enough they might even be able to lay a minefield for their foe to be tangled up in before she opened up on them with her cannonades.

Even as they were moving through Hyperspace Sotarra was issuing orders to her crew.

“General Quarters, General Quarters, all hands man your battle stations.” Ordered her second in command, Commander Khaine Thresh. The crew moving to comply with the order as they neared their destination.

“Prepare minelayers, I want that sector of space swamped in explosives the second we leave hyperspace.” She told her bridge crew, “reroute power to port shields upon arrival, get us ready to broadside. Get our pilots in their craft, have them in space and prepared to support with torpedoes. If anyone shows up to hit our fleet in its ass end I want them up in smoke!”

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Diarch Rellik , Shan Pellian , Lyssara Thrynn

 

[Lyssara Thrynn]

Space combat rages all around me, the two factions clashing with lasers and turrets, and I must be careful not to get accidentally hit by my own allies. I therefore focus on piloting while being invisible, weaving between enemy lines and I begin to order Nyva to use the turret to attack the targets I designate.

Our ship thus appears right in the middle of the enemy lines, causing their confusion, as they thought they had shot me down since I disappeared from the radar after taking a laser from their ship. This was actually just a diversion to get to where I am now; I start to slalom while Nyva fires at will, aiming to damage as many enemy fighters as possible.

In our pursuit, she manages to shoot one down. We don't like traitors around here; I am determined to bother them to the end. The advantage of my ship is that it's easily maneuverable. It still has some armaments, so I can comfortably engage light fighters. My shield is also very resistant for this type of ship, so I am not worried.

It's Nyva who does the dirty work of peppering them with turret fire, while I position the ship at angles that allow her to hit her targets. From time to time, I adjust my trajectory to line them up for her.

I approach enemy ships and order her to aim at a specific spot to fracture one of the energy shields of the ship. Doing so, one of the large ships from our faction can now fire a massive laser to breach the shield and make it yield. That's what happens; now that their shield is deactivated, I also take the opportunity to fire at will and seriously damage that ship.

I am fully engaged in the space battle, I need to stay focused as I am in the heart of enemy lines. I have to be mindful of my position to not hinder my allies as well; I am doing what is called in the jargon "shooting fish in a barrel" right now.

"Good jobs, Nyva. Continue to fire!"
"Thanks Mistress, okay, understood your order!"

Diarch Rellik Shan Pellian Captain Sotarra Larin

 

[Diarch Rellik]

Tags: Shan Pellian Captain Sotarra Larin Lyssara Thrynn

Shan and the Dominion escort were on pace to spearhead through the enemy. A courageous and honorable man of the Diarchy inspired the continued advance of Rellik as well. The closest star destroyer was overwhelmed. The plan so far was a full success. With the flak weaponry gone the fighters escorted the Worker Bees in and with the direct piloting they handily wiped out the crew inside. The ship now a husk of its old firepower and being used as a shield for the Baragan from its allies.

The Diarch called out for the two following Baragans to begin pelting the closest space station with their railguns for his direct assault.

Onyx - Relliks litigation droid came and informed him of the unfolding battlefield as he did so. "My Lord, Captain Sotarra Larin has arrived as well along with your apprentice Lyssara but her signal is appearing and disappearing in unique circumstances." Rellik understood Lyssara was unsing the stealth capabilities on her ship to its full capabilities. Moving to the nearby holomap of the battle with his captains he determined Captain Larin was deploying a safety minefield while Lyss was disrupting the center of the enemy formation for Shan.

"Reach out to the Baragan who followed us in the initial assault and inform them I want to have the NZ RP-3GMIM Guided Mass Incendiary Missile at the ready to trigger Captain Sotarra Larin 's trap. There is no need to wait for the enemy to hit one of the mines when we can trigger their explosion ourselves."

Looking at his personal high level crew around the holo map Rellik made a stern request for the men and women of the Vault. "Take us to the rear of the star destroyer with the dead crew. We will use our advanced ECM Package and Point Defense AI to hold off the enemy Destroyers and fighters until the Baragans arrive. Once their advance reaches us I will be personally leading the assault on the center space station where the enemy high command is residing. Ready my ship, we will be cutting the head off of this snake. MEN AND WOMEN OF THE DIARCHY. LET US END THIS BATTLE."

 

[Captain Sotarra Larin]

Sotarra, despite being new, was at this point known for her recklessness. Her willingness to put her ship right into the thick of the fight, even when it meant the likely destruction of her ship. And now was no different. She kept her ship in close proximity to the mines. She was aware enough not to put her ship in immediate danger of triggering them. But her plan was to immediately pummel the first ship she saw with a fusillade of her main batteries while that same ship was being hammered by the minefield that they didn't realize was there. As such she had her gunnery crew on standby to open fire on whatever unfortunate vessel showed up first, while having her helmsman keep them close to the minefield, and on the side that the enemy would be showing up in.

It wouldn't take long.

A strike force of three enemy destroyers dropped out of hyperspace, not long after the minefield had been set up, and the fighters deployed. The trap was sprung. As expected their foe on the planet had noticed the fight between the Diarchy and their would-be allies and took the opportunity provided to cripple the Diarchy's navy, and make further invasion impossible. Thankfully for the fleet, the DHF Reckless had deployed to intercept the anticipated strike force.

Immediately the first ship was struck by a concentrated salvo from the Reckless' primary and secondary guns, it didn't destroy their force fields immediately, they weren't expected to. But it certainly caught their attention. And Sotarra was right where she wanted to be. With one destroyer now looking at her, her fighters moved in to begin bombarding the other two with ordinance, and keep the attention of the bridge crew away from the mines that they were approaching with speed. It would not be long before the destroyers were effectively neutralized. Even if they weren't destroyed their mission was already a failure.

Sotarra had been successful in her primary objective, which had been protecting the fleet. So now she and her crew could go crazy and just have fun in the shootout.