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Post by Nova25 on May 15, 2010 13:14:36 GMT -5
-Start of Archive 9017- It now has been several months, since the Arrival of the Anean Race on our planet. All reports show that diplomatic relationships between the various other Nations and the Anean are going rather smoothly, while skipping some minor misunderstandings and hiccups. In all this, we have gained some precious Advance Communication technologies that rejoice the Science minds greatly. Soon we will be able to launch satellites or build emitters that will increase artificially the reach of the Hive-Mind. More details in a separate Archive file. The Exploration team - Link 13 finally came back, a few weeks ago, with some rather strange informations and with a few deep mental scars that will require a lot of time and our best Mind Medics. More details in a separate Archive file. The diplomatic exchange program of 2 of our students, with the Nation of Cal, is still going and might produce some interesting results in the domain of AI autonomy programming. More details in a separate Archive file. ...Here is the real subject of this Archive file.../ A few weeks ago, the Hive-Mind decided that it was time to expand our borders to the near and unoccupied Islands surrounding us./ The first choice was of course the large island of Acronos, north of Suikodan, since we would soon be able to extend the reach of the Hive-Mind, without weakening the link. / The rediscovery of Acronos was a rather easy task, by simply updating the maps, but in the Onos Mountain, a part of the Island where the previous Exploration teams never had the chance to search in depth, they found something of an unknown origin.../ / What they found was a large object, similar to a *gate of some sort, gray, roughly triangular and made of an extremely resistant alloy, with a great number of shapes and symbols all over its surface./ / The preliminary analysis didn't revealed much, the size being roundly 50m large and 100m high and the portal strongly anchored near the top of the huge Onos Mountain (A mountain with a rather flat surface, with slow slopes)... The **map of the island will be incorporated in this file./ / 2 days ago, while researchers were studying the surface of this strange structure... It all begun... The portal started to vibrate, energies accumulated in the center of the portal and after only a minute, they emerged of the portal... Creatures like no one has ever seen in or outside the Hive, they fired what seemed like energy weapons at the researchers, incredibly powerful lasers that killed many of them and their guards... While retreating with the survivors, the guards were able to see the creatures installing a strange device near the door, but not much other than that, sadly.../ / Yesterday, all Naval forces of the Hive were mobilized, in order to create a blockade all around the island, mainly at the beaches. So far, we were able to prevent them from leaving, but our forces are spread too thin to do much than that.../ We will have to require the help of the Outsider Nations, forming alliances... / This threat is now too big for us to contain it alone, this new Unknown Enemy threatening everyone everywhere... Will we be able to return them where they belong and close the portal ? Or will we fail and lose our world to this mysterious Enemy ?/ /*Onos Portal : www.d2tomb.com/images/quests/actii/arc_sanc_entrance.jpg / /**Map of Acronos : nova225.deviantart.com/art/Nation-Acronos-Island-164081420 / / Strategical recommendations : The beach of Murai is our best chance to get a grip on the Island, but expect it to be under surveillance. We will provide Naval support all around the Island, but we are mainly defending the large South and small West Beaches. The enemy will surely have heavily fortified their position around the Portal, Aerial attacks directly on the portal might be tricky, if not impossible. The large and abundant forests around the mountain might provide us with a strategical advantage for scouting and spying on the Enemy, if we can find experts in that matter, since this could be hard to reach them and could have become a dangerous environment. Remember that, even if we have the advantages of the terrain and number, they definitely have a technological advantage that we must consider./ - Transmission of every words contained in those fields /x/ ...Urgent message to every Nations on the Emergency Military Channels... Support requested immediatly.- Zio Daebalan, Intelligence Mind. -End of Archive 9017-
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on May 15, 2010 14:50:52 GMT -5
Colonel Nakhi Welhan, Colony Ship
I opened General IX's door. I just got a transmission from Suidoken and I am sure that IX will want to see this.
He said as soon as I entered, "Yes colonel?"
I said, "General, take a look at this message." I handed him the printout and he read through it. I could see that he only grew more distressed as he read it.
"Is it possible that... No. Anyway, get the Legion together. I say a strike team of five or six people and get in there. I want information on what is going on there. Notify the fleet that we are on approach and our intentions."
"What are the plans General?"
"You go in and investigate. Report your findings back to me."
"That seems simple enough."
Colonel Nakhi Welhan, En Route to Acronos Island
I took my team, which I creatively named Alpha Team, along. We are only 5, but we will make up the first wave. Major Imari, Captain Drakire, Captain Brakon, Lieutenant Wofsten, and Lieutenant Wolfgang are a part of the team. They are a lion, human, tiger, wolf, and wolf respectively. I figured a good blend of species would be a good thing.
We are all in our combat armor but only Drakire has his helmet on.
The pilot said to us, "I am about to send a message to the fleet. What should I say?"
I got up and said, "Let me handle it." I said into the radio, "This is Colonel Nakhi Welhan in charge of the Anean Star Empire's unit. We are heading directly for the beach mentioned in the message. There are six of us aboard. Please respond as soon as possible if there are any precautions we will need to take."
Now I just have to wait as we fly in.
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Post by Nova25 on May 15, 2010 15:49:33 GMT -5
*Mind**Commander of the East fleet - Node4 to General Blade-Mind - Node1... We detected Outsiders coming from the East and just received a communication, they are the Anean Outsiders, but it's only a small ship ?* *Yes Commander, I can read the thoughts well... They choose the best moment to come, really, but 1 ship ? Damn Outsiders... Transfer the channel to my ship.* ''Voice'''' I welcome you, Anean Outsiders, on the name of the Hive-Mind. Here's Blade-Mind, general of the Military forces of the Hive. Our ships at the South beach of Murai are currently repealing an attack and it's raining hard, like you would say... liveforfilms.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/ship_battleship_iowa_front_firing_lg.jpg ... DAMN ! The shield of the Umari just fell !'' *Mind**Cover the retreat of the Umari, we can't afford to lose a Shielded Destroyer. Launch the second Long-Range MIRV, now !* ''Voice'''' ...Pardon my tone of voice, but what the hell do you expect to do with a single ship ? It's a war-zone, not a fancy shooting-range... You can't expect those ''creatures'' to just let you accost in peace ?''
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on May 15, 2010 16:37:34 GMT -5
*Mind**Commander of the East fleet - Node4 to General Blade-Mind - Node1... We detected Outsiders coming from the East and just received a communication, they are the Anean Outsiders, but it's only a small ship ?* *Yes Commander, I can read the thoughts well... They choose the best moment to come, really, but 1 ship ? Damn Outsiders... Transfer the channel to my ship.* ''Voice'''' I welcome you, Anean Outsiders, on the name of the Hive-Mind. Here's Blade-Mind, general of the Military forces of the Hive. Our ships at the South beach of Murai are currently repealing an attack and it's raining hard, like you would say... ... DAMN ! The shield of the Umari just fell !'' *Mind**Cover the retreat of the Umari, we can't afford to lose a Shielded Destroyer. Launch the second Long-Range MIRV, now !* ''Voice'''' ...Pardon my tone of voice, but what the hell do you expect to do with a single ship ? It's a war-zone, not a fancy shooting-range... You can't expect those ''creatures'' to just let you accost in peace ?'' Colonel Nakhi Welhan"We are only investigating this. Depending on the threat, we will have more soldiers. Before we land, can you give me more information on what we are fighting?"
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Post by aatuylva on May 15, 2010 17:23:53 GMT -5
Stidham's Office
"Sir, yo-"
"It can wait, Prime."
Stidham had no time for politics today. War was on the horizon. According to the reports on his desk, some new...enemy... had arrived to cause havoc, this time on an island nation... If what the Artificers told him were true, these invaders had weapons the likes of which no Aatuylvan has ever seen.
He picked up the phone on his desk. The 'Hive-Mind'...required reconnaissance and forestry personnel..
"Get me Lord Commander Harkos. I need a Deep Patrol."
Haverigg Air Staging Platform
Centurion Graves watched as the Leviathan transport helis loaded his men and armor units.
Twenty tankettes and IFVs, 6 Ontos Hunters, support, logistics, and 1200 fighting men and women.
All protected by only six gunships.
Gods knew what they were headed into, this was the first deployment outside of Aatuylva since the formation of the country, perhaps in all of history, and off to face an enemy that no one knew about.
He fingered his bone charms, praying to Virrakos and Sifus, that he would return home safely.
The only plus that he could tell, was that they would pass over the sea...
Stidham's Office
"Alright, now, I want you to send this message to Suikodan...I don't care how! Just listen! 'We cannot commit to a full scale war at this time without compromising national security. In the interests of international cooperation, however, we have answered your call for those with jungle warfare and forest combat experience, and are sending elements of Deep Patrol 4. Please note that they will require refueling, and may need to make stops along the way, as there is a limit to the range of our helis. Centurion Graves is under orders to follow the directives of the commanding officer on scene. These are our best, and they will serve you well."
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Post by Nova25 on May 15, 2010 18:24:43 GMT -5
Colonel Nakhi Welhan"We are only investigating this. Depending on the threat, we will have more soldiers. Before we land, can you give me more information on what we are fighting?" ''Voice'''' I don't recommand you to land on the Beach right now... You would be reduced to pieces by them or accidentally by us... I will give you the coordinates of the nearest aircraft carrier near me. After you land, you will be escorted to the Command Deck, I will be there, ready to answer all your questions... That is, of course, as soon as we will have repelled that wave of those creepy, tireless... Hun ? Wait a second.'' *Mind**What is it ? The Aatuylva Outsiders will send reinforcements ? ...Not much, but they should prove to be useful, if we can retake that damn beach of course ! ...Give them the coordinates of the Naval Base of Key Island, first, Nova-mind is already there, so he will be able to brief them.* ''Voice'''' Like I was saying, they are tireless, not far from machines, but much uglier than anything I ever saw, if you ask me... Also, I just got news that reinforcements from the Nation of Aatuylva are coming shortly. They will be there in a few hours, making a stop to refuel at the Emergency Command Station on Key Island.''
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Post by aatuylva on May 15, 2010 19:01:44 GMT -5
Graves pulled his eyes from the ocean view, someone was tapping him on the shoulder.
"What is it?"
"We're being redirected to 'Key Island' sir."
"..ah..good."
Well, they didn't have to worry about dropping out of the sky now. If only he could get rid of the InSec leech sitting behind him. But it wasn't as simple as dropping him into the sea...
At any rate, it was no longer his concern, as the command heli was landing...
"All units, hang tight. We may be pushed into the thick soon."
After the heli powered down, almost landing with a thud as it's fuel reserves ran out, the Centurion stepped out into the light...
He wasn't exactly tall, barely reaching six feet, his helmet baring the four-pointed star of his rank. He held no visible scars, and was wearing a jungle camo uniform. He gave his sidearm to the pilot, and helped another out of the heli.
This one, a tall, black furred wolf with ritualistic burn scars across his face. He wore a long dark coat and a peaked hat. His eyes never stopped moving, taking in everything. He stood at 6'4", and his deep crimson eyes held a fierce, paranoid look about them. Unlike the Centurion, he did not relinquish his weapon, instead strapping the holster. His 'uniform' showed no official insignia or rank, but he held himself with high authority.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on May 15, 2010 19:31:41 GMT -5
'' I don't recommand you to land on the Beach right now... You would be reduced to pieces by them or accidentally by us... I will give you the coordinates of the nearest aircraft carrier near me. After you land, you will be escorted to the Command Deck, I will be there, ready to answer all your questions... That is, of course, as soon as we will have repelled that wave of those creepy, tireless... Hun ? Wait a second.'' *Mind**What is it ? The Aatuylva Outsiders will send reinforcements ? ...Not much, but they should prove to be useful, if we can retake that damn beach of course ! ...Give them the coordinates of the Naval Base of Key Island, first, Nova-mind is already there, so he will be able to brief them.* ''Voice'''' Like I was saying, they are tireless, not far from machines, but much uglier than anything I ever saw, if you ask me... Also, I just got news that reinforcements from the Nation of Aatuylva are coming shortly. They will be there in a few hours, making a stop to refuel at the Emergency Command Station on Key Island.'' Colonel Nakhi WelhanI really hope I heard that wrong. If this ends up being exactly what is going through my mind, then this whole planet is at risk. I said, "We are picking up the pace and heading right for that aircraft carrier. If you need assistance destroying these things, then tell me. I can order an orbital attack, provided you give me good coordinates. "Anyway, we are going at maximum speed. We are probably ten to twenty minutes out now." As I sat down in the empty co-pilot's seat, I cannot help to think of the one thing that we warned of and constantly said they pose no threat to this planet... Pudrians.
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Post by The Union of Tinis on May 16, 2010 0:34:02 GMT -5
"Gothor? Can you hear me?" the Supreme Commander of Tinis asked into the radio.
"Aye sir, Cenpalis here Commander Gothor reporting. We're fifty miles from Suikodan airspace, were about to call in and let them know we're coming."
"Good," the big cat said. "Just thought you'd like to know what we've learned since you and the others took off. We got some images from one of the Pargalo orbit satellites. Does look like some sort of high energy fire is happening near the edges of the island. We've also got a few zoomed pictures of the action. Looks like who ever it is is giving the Suikodan folks a good beating."
"Anything about that gate?"
"Not yet, but we're still not sure where it is. When you talk to our friends there make sure to get a better fix."
"Aye sir," replied the head of Tinisian air forces. "Is there anything else sir?"
"The Aatuylvians have sent some aircraft that way. Keep an eye on them. They're not great for long range action. Might look good if they need to borrow some fuel," said Krazalgesh.
"Heh, right sir."
"Also, something a little more unusual. Around the time they say that thing started up, some of the weirder science monitoring folks at the particle accelerator started getting odd results or something. They can't explain it yet, but the First Speaker's science gal thinks there might be a connection. But it does suggest that something strange did happen there around that point in time. So its not just a funny story they're feeding us."
"Yes sir. They're not feeding us bull droppings."
"Darn right," said Kraz before looking down at some of the screens in the command room. One of them showed the composition of the deployed force. The Cenpalis of course, flagship of the airfleet. But also the Hammer Top, the Tepid, and the Draza.
The Cenpalis was the biggest of the fours airships, and the one that looked the least like anything sensical. The Tinisian airships rarely looked like blimps. Having obvious places to shoot to pop them is poor design for military craft. Plus these days they didn't rely so much on lighter than air gases, but forced vacuum. A big bag doesn't really work when you're going that route, but solid fix containers of nothing do, and those can be placed almost anywhere. But they were still subject to the problem of popping…
"We should sign off here Supreme Commander and call in, the Draza will keep you posted on any non critical updates. Gothor out."
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Commander Victon Gothor hung up on the Supreme Commander before his technical boss could object. He adjusted his uniform shirt, tugging some of the black fur from the neck hole. To a Tinisian, it was obvious that the Commander was a defendant of the natives of the forests of southern Tinis, the Fen skunks. It was a mix of how he carried himself as well as the elaborate wood earrings.
"Call us up the hivers now please."
"Yes sir!" came the voice of the con officer.
"Suikodan control, this is Commander Gothor of the Union of Tinis. We're responding to your request for assistance. We have four airships nearing your airspace from the south. How may we be of service eh?"
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Post by miokalia on May 16, 2010 21:30:21 GMT -5
Commissar D0R07 Blinn had already decided to get something on the way over before the Sec-Tjr. Vuela was actually told about it.
3 Dachachiy jets were sent up there to do a reconaissance and also sending a binary signal. Blinn wanted to exhaust the possibility of diplomacy, quickly, since he didn't really think the invaders were too interested in talking.
Nuclear weapons were determined to present too much of an environmental risk. Although the possibility was brought up at one point to perhaps send some through the portal in retalliation to try to compromise the equipment on the supposedly Pudrian side. Although no such action would be taken without the approval of Suikodan, since Miokalia recognized this island as belonging to them.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on May 16, 2010 22:16:57 GMT -5
OOC@Miokalia: I am sure that if my people don't know for sure if it the Pudrians or not, and considering it was never really discussed in depth, then I know that your people do not know it's the Pudrians.
IC:
Colonel Nakhi Welhan
Our shuttle landed on the deck of the aircraft carrier. I hope that they don't need this. The five of us got out and walked toward the tower. I know the basic layout of an aircraft carrier. I expect the escort to be here soon.
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Post by Nova25 on May 16, 2010 22:30:13 GMT -5
OOC : By the way... No one know WHO are the Enemies coming from the portal, right now at least... Only the Anean know since I described them 1 post before...
-Key Island-
Nova-Mind : *Yes I know, the Aatuylva reinforcements just arrived on the Pad-1. I will go greet them, while you redirect the Tinis reinforcements here on Key Island, Pad-2... When they arrive, we will start the War Conference...*
*We have more help, coming from the Tinis Outsiders, Blade-Mind... Conference in about 1H.*
It was now a bit before Noon and the Sun was bright in the sky, as Nova was welcoming the Outsiders.
Nova-Voice : ''Welcome to you Aatuylva Outsiders, I'm Nova-Mind, one of the Main Minds of the Hive-Mind. I'm sorry that we have to meet in such circumstances and I want to tell you that your help is greatly appreciated.''
''Your men can wait here or go to the large building, just North of this Helipad, there will be food and fuel. All officers and important people will have to follow me in the East Building, an Emergency War Conference will begin in 1 Hour, as soon as the Tinis Outsiders arrive.''
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-Pyrus Aircraft carrier, Command Deck-
Blade-Mind : *Glad to hear that other Nations have sent reinforcements... I fear we will need them pretty soon...*
As Blade was watching the various screens displaying the fleets, their condition and the beach, he heard the door opening behind him, as Aneans were entering.
Blade-voice : ''I welcome you Anean Outsiders, I have to say that we were expecting more than just 6 of you, but you have the right to check the situation, before sending help against this ''planetary threat'' that threaten us all...''
Blade was making sure the Anean Outsiders understand the gravity of the situation.
''But don't worry too much, for now at least... We have reinforcements coming from the Nation of Aatuylva and Tinis... Humm... It seems the Miokalia Outsiders sent jets... Anyways, a War Conference will start in less than an hour, in the next room. I will join you shortly.''
Blade-Mind : *What the hell is this ? You're sure of that... The jets are sending a signal to the Enemy ? ...Damn Outsiders... What do they think they are doing ?*
*Transmit them this message, as soon as they are in range :*
-Miokalia Outsiders you are dangerously near our airspace and you're about to pass through the War Zone. Are you sending reinforcements and why are you communicating with the Enemy.-
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Post by aatuylva on May 16, 2010 22:43:35 GMT -5
Graves gave a quick salute.
"May the gods watch over you...On behalf of...my soldiers...thank you for your..hospitality."
He turned back to the heli, reaching for the radio.
"Get me Primes Alaric and Tuvos! And tell the lads that there's food in the northern compound, and to have everything stowed and refueled."
"Aye sir."
"I am Centurion Graves. This.....is Commissar P'rova. He is...intelligence officer. Lead the way Kuunmiru"
Two others fell instep with Graves and P'rova, a lynx and a vulpine, both wearing similar camo uniforms, but with dual sword insignias.
As the other soldiers poured out of the helicopters, doing last minute checks on gear, they all, almost as one, turned to look towards the sea. Then, the moment passed, as they noisily headed towards the promise of food.
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Post by The Union of Tinis on May 17, 2010 0:09:50 GMT -5
It wasn't long before the four Tinisian airships were visible in the sky over Key Island. Due to various reasons, only the monstrosity known as the Cenpalis moved to land. To anyone near Pad-2, the Cenpalis looked totally alien in the sky. A mishmash of machinery and weapons, and likely well concealed ballast chambers. One would be inclined to think that it should be falling from the sky instead of slowly descending towards the landing pad. As it grew closer, its enormous size became even more obvious. Its shadow soon covered most of the pad and it took a few minutes of maneuvering before the right geometry could be figured out for it to land and not knock over anything near by.
The blasted thing even laid down treads as landing gear.
Once the Cenpalis' dark grey form was settled on the pad, a causeway was lowered and four individuals exited. Commander Gothor was the skunk leading the way in a dress uniform. Flanking him was Captain Cahira, a cat of some sort, and Ozol the translator tech, a young looking bear. Behind the trio was Analyst Scron, a raccoon and head intel person on the Cenpalis.
After pleasantries they asked to be lead to the meeting location so things could begin.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on May 17, 2010 6:28:28 GMT -5
Blade-voice : '' I welcome you Anean Outsiders, I have to say that we were expecting more than just 6 of you, but you have the right to check the situation, before sending help against this ''planetary threat'' that threaten us all...'' Blade was making sure the Anean Outsiders understand the gravity of the situation. ''But don't worry too much, for now at least... We have reinforcements coming from the Nation of Aatuylva and Tinis... Humm... It seems the Miokalia Outsiders sent jets... Anyways, a War Conference will start in less than an hour, in the next room. I will join you shortly.'' Colonel Nakhi Welhan"I'm sorry, but I have to get on that island and find out what you are fighting first. If it is what I fear, then this is a galactic threat, not just a planetary. If my fears are realized, then I need a conference with the heads of state as well as military leaders. I can take my shuttle over the island fast enough to not be hit but still get pictures. "I can be back in an hour or so, then I can have the pictures analyzed from the colony in ten minutes. Less if it is what I think it is. Sorry to run out so quick, but this is something I have to do."
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