OOC: RMA and I have decided to vote Yes on the poll.
Galactica has been taking losses lately, and losing systems. The systems hadn't been theirs for over 30 years, and they were recent captures, but they were losses nonetheless. However, the High Admirals at Galactica Space Navy Command have cooked up a brilliant plan to strike a blow to the Confederacy.
The neutrally aligned freighter S.S. Refuge, comandeered from a Galactica-friendly civilian captain, exited hyperspace and glided into the Grivok system. It headed for the planet, the large freighter going at a slow yet steady pace. As it entered high orbit, it opened a channel to Grivok ground control. "Grivok control, this is the S.S. Refuge, out of Sirabor, requesting permission to land."
"That's a Galactica controlled system, S.S. Refuge. We'll have to scan you."
"I'm hauling a load of Kataren ore, which blocks deep scans. Apologies, control."
"Yes, the jamming signature is that of Kataren. Your flight plan says your cargo is headed for the Jurana Confederate Government Complex... proceed to Jurana CGC Bulk Pad 3C at one quarter impulse."
"Copy that, control. S.S. Refuge out."
The S.S. Refuge activated heat shielding devices and began to enter the atmosphere of Grivok. It was carrying a sub-compartment full of Kataren ore, blocking the fact that several of the other sub-compartments were filled with Voinian and Strand life signs.
As the massive ship touched down, the Galactica officer in charge of the operation scanned the area with his binoculars, noting what seemed to be the main building. It had a massive antenna, probably an Interstellar Net uplink. He switched on the ship's speaker system and said, "Troops, move out when ready. There's a building directly to the north of our position, that's our objective. Get to a terminal and carry out your orders."
The Confederate Alliance personnel looked towards the S.S. Refuge across the dry, cracked pavement of the landing area as the freighter lowered its cargo ramp. As they saw nothing but workers carting off pallets of Kataren, they returned to their duties and quickly forgot about the ship.
This proved to be a huge mistake, as the next thing that came from the ship was not Kataren ore pallets, but 50 heavily armed Voinians wearing assault armor, followed by a trio of lightly armored hover vehicles. The soldiers opened fire, quickly dispatching the token guard force in this protected area of the complex. Most of the troops were at the perimeter , and it would take a few minutes for them to arrive.
A few well placed shoulder mounted railgin shots felled the nearest guard tower as 25 of the troops, along with a team of hackers, stormed the large building with the Net linkup. They moved through the halls, killing any opposition with deadly efficiency. As the team reached a communications room, the hackers set to work.
They began to frantically search the government files for warship and weapons plans, using state of the art tools to crack security encryptions. The troops guarded the entrances to the room, easily defending the hackers. As the faint sound of heavy boots running through the halls became audible, the troops began nudging the hacker team and saying, "Hurry up!"
"We're almost done," replied the lead hacker, a short Azdgari woman. High above, in orbit, 7 Hyperspace Carriers began to enter realspace and launch fighters as a diversion of sorts. "Okay, I've got the link with the carriers. I'm beginning to send what information we have."
"Do it fast!"
Weapons began to discharge as the Alliance troops began to appear at the door. A firefight ensued, with both sides taking losses. The Azdgari woman yelled, "Done! We have the plans for the Alliance Flagship and its weapons uploaded to the carri-" just as a burst of Alliance flechette fire turned her head into a fine coat of dark red on the wall behind her.
As the Carriers gathered up their fighters, they began transmitting their newly gained Confederate Alliance secrets to Galactica Station in the Svass system. The Confederates had lost a great deal of progress that day, when news of this was sent to their leader he would not be happy at all.
Galactica security has been stepped up considerably to avoid a Confederate attempt at doing what had just been done to them. Subspace jammers have been installed to jam communications as soon as a crack into the system was detected, and in the case of any incursion all ships in the affected area will be locked down to prevent escape. Lastly, any persons found commiting such treason will be executed or tortured, at the guard commander's discretion, without trial.
Improved shielding ETA: 1 post
Gravity Emitter upgrade ETA: 2 posts
Heavy Beam Cruiser: Finished. Production is beginning.
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My state bird is the finger.
(This message has been edited by BattleDoctor (edited 12-16-2001).)
(This message has been edited by BattleDoctor (edited 12-16-2001).)
