2008-04-05 - Battle Over Alderaan, Lumina

Concurrent with Battle Over Alderaan, Galactica.
Location: Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector
Here at the outermost reaches of the Alderaan System, a few stray asteroids roam space. Little evidence of industrialization of the sytsem can be found at this distance. Avishan, Avirandel, and Delaya occupy the firth, fourth and third orbits from the Alderaanian sun, respectively. The outer two planets are frozen wastes without neither atmosphere nor reason for any life to stake some claim upon them. But Delaya, twin planet of the great and wealthy second planet, Alderaan...it so closely resembles its sister, but has a microscopic fraction of the population on its wide plains or amidst its towering mountain ranges.
A supremely wealthy system and a member of the Republic Core, it is typical to receive hailing signals from peaceful Alderaanian patrols anywhere within range of either planets Delaya or Alderaan.
SPACE: Transmitting the code for shield passage, Howler One and its wingmates leave the area, proceeding to Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside.
SPACE: TNS Gold Dragon comes out of hyperspace.
SPACE: Transmitting the code for shield passage, TNS Gold Dragon leaves the area, proceeding to Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside.
SPACE: Tari Six comes out of hyperspace.
SPACE: Tari Six navigates in preparation for a jump to hyperspace. 
SPACE: Tari Six enters hyperspace bound for Outskirts of the Yidri System.
SPACE: TNS Gold Dragon enters the area.
SPACE: TNS Gold Dragon enters hyperspace bound for Deep Space near Mon Calamari Space.
COMBAT: You are ready for combat in Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector.
SPACE: Howler One and its wingmates enter the area.
SPACE: HMS Black Fist comes out of hyperspace.
SPACE: BZ Stormfront comes out of hyperspace.
SPACE: BZ Impatient Revenge comes out of hyperspace.
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: BZ Stormfront falls out of hyperspace, sublights immediately engaging. Shields go up on the ship, and power is transfered to the primary turbolaser batteries and missile tubes. The massive warship heads inward, and powers up its communication systems.
SPACE: Firestorm comes out of hyperspace.
SPACE: Transmitting the code for shield passage, Firestorm leaves the area, proceeding to Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside.
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: BZ Impatient Revenge arrives just after BZ Stormfront. Her shields engage and her torpedo bays come to life, looking for possible targets. Her comsystems are active.
COMSYS: Alderaanian Officer says, "Howler Squadron, please come in." 
COMSYS: From Howler One, A deep, rough male voice says, "<Responding.>"
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: HMS Black Fist comes out of hyperspace in formation with the two BZ vessels. It's formidable weapon banks power up as it moves to engage with the other arriving vessels.
COMSYS: Alderaanian Officer says, "We have multiple enemy ships entering this system. Engage immediately. If you sustain damage, contact us to dock and change to new ships." 
COMSYS: From Howler One, A deep, rough male voice says, "<You should call for Republic assistance. We will hold back and engage any fighters that are launched, our fighters are ineffective against capital ships.>"
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: Lumina sits in space between the incoming fleet and Alderaan beyond. As the enemy ships approach, it fires up its engines and its shields go up.
COMSYS: (all channels) Alderaanian Officer says, "This is Royal Alderaanian Ship Lumina to all vessels, possible hostile vessels sighted entering Alderaan System. Be advised, we are moving to interdict." 
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: Howler One and its wingmates sit nearby. As the enemy warships enter the area, they redirect slightly, taking up position behind the Lumina.
COMSYS: (all channels) From BZ Stormfront, A harsh, deep male voice says, "Lumina. Power down your shields and prepare to be boarded. We offer no warnings."
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: BZ Stormfront falls back to a position behind the Impatient Revenge and the Black Fist, allowing those vessels to take point.
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: HMS Black Fist steadily moves forward, taking the lead in the engagement. Weapons are hot.
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: BZ Impatient Revenge takes a position beside Black Fist, guarding Stormfront. Its turbolaser batteries fire up!
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: Lumina comes around as enemy ships come within range. Its own turbolasers open up towards Revenge, bright light streaking across empty space.
SPACE: You target BZ Impatient Revenge with Lumina's turbo lasers.
SPACE: Lumina opens fire with its Turbo Laser Batteries.6 Turbo Lasers fire at BZ Impatient Revenge for 2 hits, mildly damaging it.
COMSYS: (all channels) Alderaanian Officer says, "To all Republic ships, this is Royal Alderaanian Ship Lumina. We are under attack. Repeat, we are under attack."
 
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: Howler One stays back behind the cover of the Lumina, its sensors scanning for enemy fighters.
SPACE: Howler One skips its combat action. It is now HMS Black Fist's turn to act.
SPACE: HMS Black Fist opens fire with its Turbo Laser Batteries.10 Turbo Lasers fire at Lumina for 5 hits, lightly damaging it.
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: HMS Black Fist moves forward, opening up with it's full complement of turbolaser batters. The deep of space flashes with the impact against the Lumina's shielding.
COMSYS: (all channels) From BZ Stormfront, A harsh, deep male voice says, "This will be a day long remembered, Alderaanian scum. If you surrender now, you will be around to remember it. If you do not... you will be utterly destroyed."
COMSYS: From Galactica, A deep, old male voice says, "This is Galactica. Enemy ships coming in from the Rim."
COMSYS: Alderaanian Officer says, "This is Lumina, we now read enemy ships entering Alderaan from two directions, both Core and Rim. We request assistance immediately." 
COMSYS: (all channels) From Galactica, A deep, old male voice says, "This is Royal Alderaanian Ship Galactica to incoming vessels. This system is under attack. Turn back now or be fired upon. This is your only warning."
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: BZ Stormfront remains mostly behind the Revenge, and thus out of turbolaser range. It continues to close, using the Revenge as a shield and trying to break passed to get further inward. It powers up torpedo scanners as it runs.
SPACE: BZ Stormfront skips its combat action. It is now BZ Impatient Revenge's turn to act.
COMSYS: (all channels) From HMS Black Matriarch, A young female voice says, "Fire at will, Black Armada. Destroy this Galactica."
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: BZ Impatient Revenge lets loose a volley of turbolaser fire!! Ten red beams launch themselves at Lumina.
SPACE: BZ Impatient Revenge opens fire with its Turbo Laser Batteries.10 Turbo Lasers fire at Lumina for 6 hits, modestly damaging it.
COMSYS: From Galactica, A deep, old male voice says, "This is Galactica. Enemy fighters have been launched."
COMSYS: From Howler One, A deep, rough male voice says, "<Do you require Howler Squadron's presence?>"
COMSYS: From Galactica, A deep, old male voice says, "This is Galactica. Howler, if you are not engaged, please assist."
COMSYS: From Howler One, A deep, rough male voice says, "<Understood.>"
COMSYS: (all channels) From MCS Rachnois, A male voice says, "Alderaan and PAxo under attack. All Mon Calmari units stand by for fleet orders. Man all fighters."
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: Lumina is underway for steerage, but it still holds position relative to the advancing fleet, blocking their way towards Alderaan. Its turbolasers maintain an impressive rate of fire on the advancing ships.
SPACE: You target BZ Impatient Revenge with Lumina's proton torpedoes.
SPACE: Lumina launches 7 Proton Torpedoes.7 Proton Torpedoes fire at BZ Impatient Revenge and 6 hit, modestly damaging it.It is now Howler One's turn to act.
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: Howler One and its wingmates turn on the spot, engaging their engines at an impressive rate and heading for another part of the system, still in formation.
SPACE: Transmitting the code for shield passage, Howler One and its wingmates leave the area, proceeding to Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside.
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: HMS Black Fist presses forward, trying to push the Lumina out of it's blocking position. It's turbolasers keep on pounding away.
SPACE: HMS Black Fist opens fire with its Turbo Laser Batteries.10 Turbo Lasers fire at Lumina for 5 hits, modestly damaging it.
COMSYS: From Howler One, A deep, rough male voice says, "<Galactica, if you can keep those warships busy, we'll see what we can do about those bombers coming in.>"
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: BZ Stormfront breaks low as the pair of Guardians close in on the Calamari Cruiser. It lets loose with its volley of torpedos, and then continues to put distance between itself and the Lumina, in an attempt to go around the blockading vessel.
SPACE: BZ Stormfront launches 8 Proton Torpedoes.8 Proton Torpedoes fire at Lumina and 6 hit, modestly damaging it.It is now BZ Impatient Revenge's turn to act.
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: BZ Impatient Revenge lights up its /green/ turbolaser batteries once more! It takes light damage to its front shields, but does not give pause or quarter. It charges forward.
SPACE: BZ Impatient Revenge opens fire with its Turbo Laser Batteries.10 Turbo Lasers fire at Lumina for 8 hits, modestly damaging it.
COMSYS: (all channels) Alderaanian Officer says, "This is RAS Lumina. We are outnumbered three to one and the odds are even worse on the rimward side of the system. We request assistance from the Republic immediately."
COMSYS: From Galactica, A deep, old male voice says, "Very well, Howler Leader."
COMSYS: (all channels) From BZ Stormfront, A harsh, deep male voice says, "Lumina. Your shields are nearly down. If you put up the white flag, I will extend you my overly generous mercies."
SPACE - Deep Space near the Alderaan Sector: Lumina has been coming around steadily and with the attacks coming fast and furious, it moves to retreat.
SPACE: Lumina proceeds to Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside.
SPACE: BZ Stormfront enters the area.
SPACE: HMS Black Fist enters the area.
SPACE: BZ Impatient Revenge enters the area.
COMSYS: (all channels) From BZ Impatient Revenge, A voice of unknown gender says, "BROOD BROOD BROOD!!"
COMSYS: (all channels) From HMS Wrath of Dragen, A calm male voice says, "Alderaanian Defense Forces. Warlord Nash Dragen wishes to extend to you his mercy. Surrender now, and no one shall be harmed, and while the planet will be locked down, your officers will not be imprisoned or harmed in any way. We do not wish to harm any of you, violence is not the answer. You have no chance to survive, make your time to decide."
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: Lumina continues its retreat in the face of overwhelming odds.
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: BZ Stormfront banks suddenly as the Lumina begins to head inward. It increases to full sublight speed, closing the distance to the Lumina in an attempt to bring the two ships hull to hull as they both head towards the planet. It powers up its turbolasers as it closes.
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: HMS Black Fist presses forward, slower than the Lumina but still in range. It opens up with turbolaser fire!
SPACE: HMS Black Fist opens fire with its Turbo Laser Batteries.10 Turbo Lasers fire at Lumina for 8 hits, moderately damaging it.
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: BZ Impatient Revenge banks and turns, following Lumina. Green turbolasers blast outward at the retreating ship!
SPACE: BZ Impatient Revenge opens fire with its Turbo Laser Batteries.10 Turbo Lasers fire at Lumina for 6 hits, modestly damaging it.
COMSYS: From Howler One, A deep, rough male voice says, "<Some warning of your retreat would have been useful!>"
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: Lumina flies at full ahead as the gap between it and its pursuers widens steadily.
COMSYS: From Galactica, A deep, old male voice says, "<static>"
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: BZ Stormfront falls in behind the Lumina, slowly being outpaced by the Calamari vessel. Still, it is within turbolaser range... for now. The Stormfront lives up to it's name and fires off a severe volley from its main batteries. Green energy crackles through space at the retreating craft.
SPACE: BZ Stormfront opens fire with its Turbo Laser Batteries.10 Turbo Lasers fire at Lumina for 9 hits, moderately damaging it.
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: HMS Black Fist lumbers forward, still firing it's batteries as fast as they can be cycled at the fleeing MC80.
SPACE: HMS Black Fist opens fire with its Turbo Laser Batteries.10 Turbo Lasers fire at Lumina for 4 hits, modestly damaging it.
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: BZ Impatient Revenge disengages its turbolaser batteries. It moves along, slower than Lumina, as her torpedo bays open and come online!!
COMSYS: (all channels) From BZ Impatient Revenge, A voice of unknown gender says, "BROOD BROOD BROOD!!"
SPACE: BZ Impatient Revenge launches 8 Proton Torpedoes.8 Proton Torpedoes fire at Lumina and 8 hit, significantly damaging it.It is now Lumina's turn to act.
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: Lumina keeps going inward as fast as it can. Turbolasers flash and slam into its hull now that its shields are down. The cruiser is on fire in a few places and compartments are now open to space. Its own rearward turrets, fluid things that are beautiful to behold, keep up the rate of fire despite the distance that continues to grow.
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: BZ Stormfront opens up with a final volley from its main turbolasers as the Lumina pulls out of range. It continues on course, heading inward after the Lumina as fast as it's engines will carry it.
SPACE: BZ Stormfront opens fire with its Turbo Laser Batteries.10 Turbo Lasers fire at Lumina for 7 hits, significantly damaging it.
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: HMS Black Fist continues the slow chase, firing at the Lumina as the MC80 inches out of range.
SPACE: HMS Black Fist opens fire with its Turbo Laser Batteries.10 Turbo Lasers fire at Lumina for 7 hits, seriously damaging it.
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: BZ Impatient Revenge fires up her torpedo bays again and launches another volley! The torpedoes race across the distance, closing in on the Mon Calamari vessel.
SPACE: BZ Impatient Revenge launches 8 Proton Torpedoes.8 Proton Torpedoes fire at Lumina and 7 hit, severely damaging it.It is now Lumina's turn to act.
SPACE - Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside: Lumina flies onward without pause. As torpedoes slam into it, the fires worsen as new ones spring up. The only thing keeping the ship from going up in smoke is the lack of oxygen as compartments are sealed off before the fires rage out of control.
SPACE: Lumina proceeds to In the Alderaan System, Coreside.
SPACE: BZ Stormfront enters the area.
SPACE - In the Alderaan System, Coreside: BZ Stormfront continues to pursue, but it is now well out of turbolaser range. It powers up torpedo scanners, should the Lumina maneuver or lose ground and become vulnerable to that kind of attack.
COMSYS: From Galactica, A deep, old male voice says, "This is Galactica, they're getting through. Lumina, please respond?"
COMSYS: (all channels) From MCS Rachnois, A male voice says, "Aid arriving, Alderaan"
SPACE - In the Alderaan System, Coreside: Lumina flies on towards Pimo at flank speed, all power going to the engines.
SPACE: Lumina proceeds to Orbit of Pimo.
COMSYS: (all channels) From Paxo: Fourth Level Private Cities, A calm, sweet, young male voice says, "The Republic invaders have fled Paxo."
SPACE: Lumina proceeds to In the Alderaan System, Coreside.
SPACE: Lumina proceeds to Outskirts of the Alderaan System, Coreside.
SPACE: Justice and its wingmates enter the area.
SPACE: Justice and its wingmates leave the area, proceeding to In the Alderaan System, Coreside.
COMSYS: (all channels) From Alderaan Defensive Station #1, A male voice says, "This is Alderaan Defensive Station 1. We Surrender! We repeat, we surrender!"
COMSYS: (all channels) From BZ Impatient Revenge, A voice of unknown gender says, "BROOD BROOD BROOD!"
COMSYS: (all channels) From Victory, A harsh female voice says, "Alderaan -- the Republic has responded to your pleas. You needn't surrender to these pirates."
COMSYS: (all channels) From MCS Rachnois, A male voice says, "Target Black Messiah"
Category:April 2008 RP Logs