My fleet is a first-strike force, so Kestrels are too slow.

====================

Admiral Vaten, for the moment, was relaxing in his private quarters. Suddenly there was an unwelcome knock on the door. "Yes?"

It was Lieutenant Ma'ose who entered. "Admiral, we have been seeing strange blips on our radar screen from time to time. It seems to be small fighters entering the system and then leaving, as though they were scouting us."

"This could be very serious. Lead me to where you have seen these "blips."

------------------
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
People who live in grass houses shouldn't stow thrones.

I'll be the Ship (and for the time being, weapons) designer. Skyblade said he'd do graphics for us if we needed.

KK, where are you? We need fleet info.

------------------
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
People who live in grass houses shouldn't stow thrones.

Your fleet hasn't been movied to unexplored AAAE since you didn't define you were actually moving there from your last post. You need to actually name systems you are heading to when moving.

Fleets the explore new systems get to decide wether it is inhabited or uninhabited, as well as name the system. If the system is uninhabited, you may name the system SGS - and then whatever four digits you choose.

------------------
-Cap'n Skyblade
-Battle for Sol - Episode II: The Unfinished War-
(url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/TheUnfinishedWarMap.jpg")Map(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/human/HumanConfederationWeapons.html")Human Confederation Weapons(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/pirate/PirateWeapons.html")Pirate Weapons(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/alien/AlienWeapons.html")Alien Weapons(/url)
(url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/human/HumanConfederationShipyard.html")Human Confederacy Shipyard(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/pirate/PirateShipyard.html")Pirate Shipyard(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/alien/AlienShipyard.html")Alien Empire Shipyard(/url)

ok the system is uninhabitable.sgs-1563.

------------------
I bet there darn tasty to.

There was another blip on the radar screen. "It seems we may be in danger," said Admiral Vaten. That was another of his weaknesses; he had a penchant for gross understatement. "There are a few possibilities. The Confederacy, fortunately, does not know about this system, so that eliminates them. There are also other, more ominous possibilities. Such as the return of the aliens, which would of course mean we are in very grave danger. See if you can get a good scan of the next ship that comes through, Lieutenant."

"Of course, Admiral. I had an idea for a weapon that may help the effectiveness of our anti-starfighter platforms."

"Yes?"

"A swivel cannon of some kind, possibly proton."

"Good thinking, Lieutenant. Can you design this for me, as well as ships that will carry it?"

"Of course, sir. I think we should put it on the new Rapier and Lightning. It will probably take about two weeks (4 posts) to complete, since we already have protons, of course."

RESEARCH INITIATED
Swivel Proton Cannon
Posts remaining: 4

X-Rapier
Posts remaining: 6

------------------
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
People who live in grass houses shouldn't stow thrones.

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
HCNN - "We have just received word that the new Human Confederation 'Destroyer M6 Gunship' is equipted with four flak turrets. The flak turret was put through final tests days ago, and passed all expectations. Roberto Nelson has also released another additional weapon as well. Rumor has it that this weapon may be a quad 'turbolaser turret' of some kind, although we have no details."
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

------------------
-Cap'n Skyblade
-Battle for Sol - Episode II: The Unfinished War-
(url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/TheUnfinishedWarMap.jpg")Map(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/human/HumanConfederationWeapons.html")Human Confederation Weapons(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/pirate/PirateWeapons.html")Pirate Weapons(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/alien/AlienWeapons.html")Alien Weapons(/url)
(url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/human/HumanConfederationShipyard.html")Human Confederacy Shipyard(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/pirate/PirateShipyard.html")Pirate Shipyard(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/alien/AlienShipyard.html")Alien Empire Shipyard(/url)

sattomax dont forget that i am the waepons designer.

------------------
I bet there darn tasty to.

Human Confederation Shipyard updated with the new Destroyer M6.

------------------
Almost doesn't count, but barely does.
"The problem with the designated driver program, it's not a desirable job. But if you ever get sucked into doing it, have fun with it. At the end of the night, drop them off at the wrong house."
- Jeff Foxworthy

Oops. Sorry about that, I wasn't sure if I was weapons designer or not.

------------------
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
People who live in grass houses shouldn't stow thrones.

wheres the new map?

------------------
I bet there darn tasty to.

Same place as the old one. Try to direct questions like this to the Players needed topic, we want to keep this one as free as possible from unnecessary posts, being ones that don't add anything to the story.

------------------
Almost doesn't count, but barely does.
"The problem with the designated driver program, it's not a desirable job. But if you ever get sucked into doing it, have fun with it. At the end of the night, drop them off at the wrong house."
- Jeff Foxworthy

Tycho's ships drop out of hyperspace rigth next to the planet and open fire, dispatching all enemy troops within minute, the troops off load that take the planet.

"Damage report?" Ask Tycho
"We sustained minimal losses, 3 manats and a Dragon Fly. That tactic of your worked great, to bad we can't use it agian"
"Good, we need to get to Apollo, now so I'm leaving the troops in control of the planet instead of landing a fully fledged landing party"

Tychos ships start the long series of jumps to the Apollo.

Tycho Maudd

------------------
I say what occurs to me to say when I think I hear people say things, more I cannot say.

OK, pretty well everything has been updated, except the alien stuff, so check it all out.

(edit) Post became obsolete because Skyblade sent me another update, had to remove part (/edit)

------------------
Almost doesn't count, but barely does.
"The problem with the designated driver program, it's not a desirable job. But if you ever get sucked into doing it, have fun with it. At the end of the night, drop them off at the wrong house."
- Jeff Foxworthy

(This message has been edited by Macavenger (edited 08-01-2001).)

The 20th Human Confederation Warfleet now moving to the Nemesis system. No hostile targets found with the exception of a few pirate fighters in Vulcan.

------------------
-Cap'n Skyblade
-Battle for Sol - Episode II: The Unfinished War-
(url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/TheUnfinishedWarMap.jpg")Map(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/human/HumanConfederationWeapons.html")Human Confederation Weapons(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/pirate/PirateWeapons.html")Pirate Weapons(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/alien/AlienWeapons.html")Alien Weapons(/url)
(url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/human/HumanConfederationShipyard.html")Human Confederacy Shipyard(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/pirate/PirateShipyard.html")Pirate Shipyard(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/alien/AlienShipyard.html")Alien Empire Shipyard(/url)

= = = = = Earth, 15:30 hours = = = = =

"Vice President Navarone," Lewis Riker spoke, "Intellegence has made an interesting discovery. The pirates have-"

"Have attacked?" Navarone interrupted.

"No, but that could be the case soon, sir. Patrol units reported sightings of a new type of Rapier, which after intercepting pirate messages is said to be called the 'X-Rapier.' Although our patrols never engaged the new craft, the armament of the new class was scanned. Apparently, the vessel isn't really a fighter anymore."

"How so, Riker? Have any details?"

"Yes sir," Riker continued. "The vessel is now protected as well as a light capital ship. It's protection almost equals that of the corvette."

"Great, just great...President Skyblade won't be to ahppy about this," Navarone said to himself.

"Not only that," Riker said, "But the ship is heavilly armed. Two torpedo tubes are fitted, but we don't know how many torpedoes are carried. But the recon teams did have time to scan the number of heavy rockets carried. Ten."

"Ten heavy rockets?" Navarone responded. "I can now see why you called this new Rapier a light capital ship."

"Yes sir. But fortunately, the X-Rapier only carries a single rocket launcher, and no missiles whatsoever. This new vessel will be extremely dangerous to our capital ships, especially if the pirates get the time to build up their X-Rapier numbers. In addition to the weapons already mentioned, this pirate craft also carries five proton cannons, mounted on racks that allow it to swivel at a 120 degree angle."

"Riker, will you ever give me some good news for a change?"

Riker couldn't help but chuckle. "Sorry sir, I just do my job."

"You've got that right," vice president Navarone responded. "Make sure that Admiral Skyblade is told of the X-Rapier's exsistence, and send UE Crusader a comm message telling him to be on yellow alert, and report any pirate sitings of importance."

"Yes sir, I will," Riker replied.

------------------
-Cap'n Skyblade
-Battle for Sol - Episode II: The Unfinished War-
(url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/TheUnfinishedWarMap.jpg")Map(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/human/HumanConfederationWeapons.html")Human Confederation Weapons(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/pirate/PirateWeapons.html")Pirate Weapons(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/alien/AlienWeapons.html")Alien Weapons(/url)
(url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/human/HumanConfederationShipyard.html")Human Confederacy Shipyard(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/pirate/PirateShipyard.html")Pirate Shipyard(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/alien/AlienShipyard.html")Alien Empire Shipyard(/url)

Shade says:

I really need more info on Alien culture and biology to post.
Right now I think that my fleet status is:

System:Alien-Inhabited(unexplored,possibly in space beyond the jumpgates)
17 Cruisers(Mcavanger gave me 2)
34 Fighters
Total 51

Please correct me if I'm wrong?

Admiral Rak entered the bridge of the HCS Visionary. He asked for a comm line directly to President Skyblade's fleet. Immediately the central sceen flashed onto his picture. "Sir." Rak stated. "Yes?" he replied. "I was examining our strategic positions on the map. I believe you should move to Topaz, closing off possible alien entry routes. Also, ErsadtSF should go to Nexus, that will provide a back-up force capable of quickly enforcing either fleet. UE Crusader is too far detached at Antares, and could watch two branches of pirate worlds at Agena. Tycho Maudd needs to go to Vulcan, to watch the pirates and aliens. Admiral Rak out."

grunadulaters fleet jumps to unexplored aabc.it is an uninhabitable system.sgs-8479

------------------
I bet there darn tasty to.

"Your requests are logical, Rak, but a defensive position along the Serpens Nubeula is already underway. Once we can get Tycho Maudd to Apollo, we'll have protection in the northern portions of the border, with additional fleets in the middle and southern portions. You do have new orders, however. We now request that you take your fleet to the SGS - 5528 system, an easy jump from your current location. ErsadtSF's new orders are to make way to Topaz, and stand by upon arrival. That is all. Admiral Skyblade out."

With that said, the 20th Human Confederation Warfleet headed for Manos: the outskirts of the Serpens Nubula.

------------------
-Cap'n Skyblade
-Battle for Sol - Episode II: The Unfinished War-
(url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/TheUnfinishedWarMap.jpg")Map(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/human/HumanConfederationWeapons.html")Human Confederation Weapons(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/pirate/PirateWeapons.html")Pirate Weapons(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/alien/AlienWeapons.html")Alien Weapons(/url)
(url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/human/HumanConfederationShipyard.html")Human Confederacy Shipyard(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/pirate/PirateShipyard.html")Pirate Shipyard(/url) | (url="http://"http://members.home.net/e-gamerguy1/ev/bfs2/alien/AlienShipyard.html")Alien Empire Shipyard(/url)

----------------------------

Fleet Admiral UE Crusader's forces after receiving fresh vessels from the HC:

2 Carriers
6 SuperCruisers
12 BattleCruisers
20 Cruisers
13 Ospreys
24 Destroyer M5's
15 Frigates
15 Destroyers
60 Mantas
115 Star Cobras

Current system position: Antares

----------------------------

"Sir, the entire fleet is finally assembled."

"Very good lieutenant, carry on."

Fleet Admiral UE Crusader looked out from the bridge of his Carrier. The backup sent from the HC had finally arrived, and all was ready. Well well, a second Carrier....they're way too kind!

"Okay men, its this simple. Our orders are to head for the Agena system and hold there for further orders. What's our status?"

"Well sir, in order for our entire fleet to get there together, we can only go 3 jumps initially due the limited range of our Mantas."

"Very well then, we'll head for the Tiber system for now. Once there, we'll refuel at Port Oread and proceed to the Agena system. Notify the rest of the fleet at once."

"Sir! Yes sir!"

As the fleet accelerated into hyperspace, Crusader sat down and read through the latest report on the development of the Flak Turret and the M6 Destroyer. Not bad....could be just what we need to hold our own against the Alien menace. But right now UEC's job was to contain the Pirate threat however possible....and he was determined to carry out his mission.

------------------
(url="http://"http://www.oxy-web.com/uec/7thAxis.htm")7th Axis: A Round 5 Planetarion Galaxy(/url)
We will strive for nothing but excellence and success. We've got 20 spots left, secure yours today!