this time of night he was alone for his entire shift but he wanted to make sure no one was nearby as smoking in the command center was strictly forbidden. Satisfied no one was about he put the cigarette in his mouth and began to fish in his pockets for his lighter. Finding his lighter he fished it out of his pocket and was about to light it when a sharp beeping began to emit from his console.
Walking back over he leaned forward to study the radar screen and immediately his mouth fell open, the unlit cigarette slipping from his mouth to fall to the floor. Several Shenkar warship signatures had appeared upon the radar screen thus setting off the proximity alarms. Warship after warship began folding into space just beyond the sixth planet on the outskirts of the system. In a matter of seconds he counted ten Battlecruisers along with thirty Shirec medium cruisers with more still appearing. Quickly he reached over and slammed his hand down upon a red switch. Alarms blared as a mechanical voice came to life to sound throughout the outpost.
“All personnel to action stations, enemy contacts sighted. I repeat all personnel to action stations, enemy contacts sighted.”
Peter could hear the pounding of boots on stone as men and woman rushed through the passageways to their action stations. Within a few minutes the command staff had made their way to the command center.
“Ensign Lacroix, what is the situation?” commanded Captain Glennon.
“Sir, we have multiple enemy contacts on an inbound vector. Enemy capital warships now fifty five, warships are launching enemy fighters as well as Drelai gunships.”
“Have any of the enemy contacts made any move towards our location?” asked Captain Glennon.
“No sir, they seem to be creating a perimeter two thousand kilometers out but none have moved in our direction.”
Captain Glennon turned to his communications officer and spoke.
“Ensign Florice, download all current data on the situation and send it immediately to Earth. I want.......”
But what he was about to say was suddenly cut off as a massive explosion shook the outpost.
“SIR! Shenkar warships are firing upon the asteroid field. They do not seem to be targeting any particular area as they just seem to be blanketing the entire area in hopes of hitting us. How do they know we are here?”
“I don't know but we won't last much longer if they get any more hits like that last one. Ensign Florice, along with the data send an immediate request for assistance!” commanded Captain Glennon.
December 22 nd , 2013 4:28am
EDF Phoenix, Terran system
Captain Jenson Donaldson sat back in his command chair as he enjoyed his new post that came with his new rank. He had risen in rank due to his quick thinking during the battle for Earth several months back. He had been commander on the EDF Yamamoto when the captain had been critically injured from a secondary explosion on the command bridge. Commander Donaldson had quickly taken command and saved the Yamamoto that otherwise would have resulted in her destruction. He had been promoted to captain several months ago upon the recommendation of Admiral Saunders. But while he had the rank he had had to wait until his new post was completed, namely the newly christened EDF Phoenix , a Battlecruiser. The Phoenix was one of the newest versions of the Battlecruiser. Technically designated Battlecruiser Two, the new design was pretty much the same as before except for a few changes as well some new
Walking back over he leaned forward to study the radar screen and immediately his mouth fell open, the unlit cigarette slipping from his mouth to fall to the floor. Several Shenkar warship signatures had appeared upon the radar screen thus setting off the proximity alarms. Warship after warship began folding into space just beyond the sixth planet on the outskirts of the system. In a matter of seconds he counted ten Battlecruisers along with thirty Shirec medium cruisers with more still appearing. Quickly he reached over and slammed his hand down upon a red switch. Alarms blared as a mechanical voice came to life to sound throughout the outpost.
“All personnel to action stations, enemy contacts sighted. I repeat all personnel to action stations, enemy contacts sighted.”
Peter could hear the pounding of boots on stone as men and woman rushed through the passageways to their action stations. Within a few minutes the command staff had made their way to the command center.
“Ensign Lacroix, what is the situation?” commanded Captain Glennon.
“Sir, we have multiple enemy contacts on an inbound vector. Enemy capital warships now fifty five, warships are launching enemy fighters as well as Drelai gunships.”
“Have any of the enemy contacts made any move towards our location?” asked Captain Glennon.
“No sir, they seem to be creating a perimeter two thousand kilometers out but none have moved in our direction.”
Captain Glennon turned to his communications officer and spoke.
“Ensign Florice, download all current data on the situation and send it immediately to Earth. I want.......”
But what he was about to say was suddenly cut off as a massive explosion shook the outpost.
“SIR! Shenkar warships are firing upon the asteroid field. They do not seem to be targeting any particular area as they just seem to be blanketing the entire area in hopes of hitting us. How do they know we are here?”
“I don't know but we won't last much longer if they get any more hits like that last one. Ensign Florice, along with the data send an immediate request for assistance!” commanded Captain Glennon.
December 22 nd , 2013 4:28am
EDF Phoenix, Terran system
Captain Jenson Donaldson sat back in his command chair as he enjoyed his new post that came with his new rank. He had risen in rank due to his quick thinking during the battle for Earth several months back. He had been commander on the EDF Yamamoto when the captain had been critically injured from a secondary explosion on the command bridge. Commander Donaldson had quickly taken command and saved the Yamamoto that otherwise would have resulted in her destruction. He had been promoted to captain several months ago upon the recommendation of Admiral Saunders. But while he had the rank he had had to wait until his new post was completed, namely the newly christened EDF Phoenix , a Battlecruiser. The Phoenix was one of the newest versions of the Battlecruiser. Technically designated Battlecruiser Two, the new design was pretty much the same as before except for a few changes as well some new
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