(OOC: this RP runs concurrent to any which happen during the SCE/MCR battles)
Four jumps and the detection shake was complete. A small task force hung motionless in space, the white of a nearby star illuminating their otherwise murky vestige. All the ships where painted a nauseating combination of grey, and black – resulting in a color that was difficult to see unless you were within fifty kilometers. Invisible shafts of communication waves bounced back and forth instantaneously between all the ships. Orders, which had been given, were being discussed via LOS communication.
It only took four minutes for everything to be arranged. Briefing had been thorough, and the crews were experienced; if somewhat undisciplined. They knew their way around these ships, for the last year these ships had been home to each of these men.
With a slow deliberateness, two of the more delicate looking cruisers broke off from the rest, and began to ease their way to the front of the formation. Three small, dagger shaped ships followed, moving nimbly to the forefront of the new taskforce. The dagger ships stretched, and disappeared. Moments later the delicate cruisers followed, their thin midriff becoming even thinner as their hyperdrives thrust them forward.
The original taskforce was now substantially smaller, after all, it had not been the large to begin with. Four more of the dagger-like craft flew out, and ignited their engines. They moved to the front, and with a lung, disappeared one at a time into hyperspace.
The remaining group lay still, LOS communication lines open.
Aboard the Justice
“It is certain then, that Ord Mantell was annexed by this new group of Chiss?” The speaker was a Bith, his head large and white, his eyes large and black. Instead of the usual talent for music, this Bith had found tactics to be his performance in life.
“Perfectly sure. Our last Infiltrator scout informed us that the government has been changed. There was a large fleet presence engaged in “peace time training”. Riots broke out all over the planet because of this “training”. Then, after the government had been changed – the fleet left.”
The Bith sighed, and stood from his large chair. “No defenses?” His voice was low, hardly hearable.
“Quite correct, no defenses.”
Silence took to the airwaves, and all present waited for the Bith to speak. All but the Bith were in the dark about their mission. After a few moments, he indulged them. “Taskforce Premonition is going to Anobis, then to Ord-Mantell. Intelligence indicates that these two neighboring worlds are completely defenseless – the Chiss having arrived, changed the government, put some troops into place, and left.”
“ Why the Chiss have suddenly decided to emerge from their shell is unknown. What we do know is that they usually abhor war. This group seems to delight in it. Not only have they completely annexed several planetary systems; rumor says they have made landings on other planets as well. And then, we have their current attack on the Calamari people. We also have information that leads us to believe the new Chiss admiral is not truly what he appears to be. That information is classified beyond the top.”
“Any questions?”
“Ah, yes, I have one” Attention turned to the human who had spoken.
“My Infiltrators, the four that left seperatly. I was not informed where they were headed”
“I was not informed either. They gave override codes, available only from the High Government.”
“Covert then”
“As usual, any more questions?”
There were none, and the Bith returned to his chair. “Inform me when Premonition arrives at Anobis”
After this a long pause began, during which all but one aid left the Bith’s quarters. Nothing was said, no sound flexed an eardrum. Then the Bith sighed once, and looked at his Aid through his large, black eyes. “It’s almost like a song, isn’t it?”
“Yes Admiral, it is.”
Nebulon B Cruiser Forefront
X-Wing fighter squadron Avengers
X-Wing fighter squadron Gold
Nebulon B Cruiser New Beginnings
X-Wing fighter squadron Number 2 Blue
X-Wing fighter squadron Bith Boys
Infiltrator scout craft – Silence 1.1
Infiltrator scout craft - Silence 1.2
Infiltrator scout craft - Silence 1.3
Four jumps and the detection shake was complete. A small task force hung motionless in space, the white of a nearby star illuminating their otherwise murky vestige. All the ships where painted a nauseating combination of grey, and black – resulting in a color that was difficult to see unless you were within fifty kilometers. Invisible shafts of communication waves bounced back and forth instantaneously between all the ships. Orders, which had been given, were being discussed via LOS communication.
It only took four minutes for everything to be arranged. Briefing had been thorough, and the crews were experienced; if somewhat undisciplined. They knew their way around these ships, for the last year these ships had been home to each of these men.
With a slow deliberateness, two of the more delicate looking cruisers broke off from the rest, and began to ease their way to the front of the formation. Three small, dagger shaped ships followed, moving nimbly to the forefront of the new taskforce. The dagger ships stretched, and disappeared. Moments later the delicate cruisers followed, their thin midriff becoming even thinner as their hyperdrives thrust them forward.
The original taskforce was now substantially smaller, after all, it had not been the large to begin with. Four more of the dagger-like craft flew out, and ignited their engines. They moved to the front, and with a lung, disappeared one at a time into hyperspace.
The remaining group lay still, LOS communication lines open.
Aboard the Justice
“It is certain then, that Ord Mantell was annexed by this new group of Chiss?” The speaker was a Bith, his head large and white, his eyes large and black. Instead of the usual talent for music, this Bith had found tactics to be his performance in life.
“Perfectly sure. Our last Infiltrator scout informed us that the government has been changed. There was a large fleet presence engaged in “peace time training”. Riots broke out all over the planet because of this “training”. Then, after the government had been changed – the fleet left.”
The Bith sighed, and stood from his large chair. “No defenses?” His voice was low, hardly hearable.
“Quite correct, no defenses.”
Silence took to the airwaves, and all present waited for the Bith to speak. All but the Bith were in the dark about their mission. After a few moments, he indulged them. “Taskforce Premonition is going to Anobis, then to Ord-Mantell. Intelligence indicates that these two neighboring worlds are completely defenseless – the Chiss having arrived, changed the government, put some troops into place, and left.”
“ Why the Chiss have suddenly decided to emerge from their shell is unknown. What we do know is that they usually abhor war. This group seems to delight in it. Not only have they completely annexed several planetary systems; rumor says they have made landings on other planets as well. And then, we have their current attack on the Calamari people. We also have information that leads us to believe the new Chiss admiral is not truly what he appears to be. That information is classified beyond the top.”
“Any questions?”
“Ah, yes, I have one” Attention turned to the human who had spoken.
“My Infiltrators, the four that left seperatly. I was not informed where they were headed”
“I was not informed either. They gave override codes, available only from the High Government.”
“Covert then”
“As usual, any more questions?”
There were none, and the Bith returned to his chair. “Inform me when Premonition arrives at Anobis”
After this a long pause began, during which all but one aid left the Bith’s quarters. Nothing was said, no sound flexed an eardrum. Then the Bith sighed once, and looked at his Aid through his large, black eyes. “It’s almost like a song, isn’t it?”
“Yes Admiral, it is.”
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Task Force PremonitionNebulon B Cruiser Forefront
X-Wing fighter squadron Avengers
X-Wing fighter squadron Gold
Nebulon B Cruiser New Beginnings
X-Wing fighter squadron Number 2 Blue
X-Wing fighter squadron Bith Boys
Infiltrator scout craft – Silence 1.1
Infiltrator scout craft - Silence 1.2
Infiltrator scout craft - Silence 1.3