ST:TTV324 | "Once Upon a Time..."
Updated: Mar 18
Stardate 95262.9
"Once upon a time there were two little princesses. Like all good little princesses they grew up within the halls of their father's fortress. Their father - known to his subjects simply as 'The Imperator' - delivered on the age old promise of building a new Imperium for his beloved little princesses to rule over; far from the scrutiny of the complacent Terran Empire, where they could amass their forces and rule absolute. But then one day, many years ago now, The Imperator fell deathly ill and had to forego all public appearances; leaving such regal duties his little princesses. Such wonderful little princesses they were; executing their father's will in his absence - as well as his enemies - holding their Imperium together and continuing to expand it's realm of influence, and all while working together in perfect harmony..."
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Keelah@crystyll FX | ISS Valley Forge is continuing it's mission to expand the Empire's realm of influence into unknown territory. Passing through the 38th Fleet's territory, they have picked up a number of + Keelah@crystyll: + interested parties from the region, who now all travel in convoy as they make a show of the Empire's might beyond the established borders of explored space Keelah@crystyll taps her comm panel, "Valley Forge to all ships; we are coming up on the Imperial border, ready checks all around" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <C> The Akagi copies Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: Duart Copies Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: flagship ISS Sophia Copies Keelah@crystyll cringes slightly at the last one, not happy about having Admiralty watching over her like this Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <Direct TXT to VF only> Funny how the flag is the smallest one here... Keelah@crystyll glances at her screen with a smirk Keelah@crystyll FX | with the Imperial armada advancing through the unknown regions at plot speed... Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: rolls 86 (1-100) Keelah@crystyll: rolls 11 (1-100) Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: rolls 31 (1-100) Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: rolls 59 (1-100) Keliaya@anncarise: appears beside Keelah's chair, "Pushing the boundaries of the Empire again, are we? I seem to recall dying the last time we were here." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "Duart to fleet, I'm pickin' up a small number of ships on an intercept corse, permission to engage?" Keelah@crystyll glances to her side with a snarl, "Haven't you get anything better to do?" she mutters to... nobody? Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher || the duart raises shields Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <C> The Akagi has a perfect cloaking device, we can intercept them under cloak and they'll never know it Keelah@crystyll refocuses on the comms, "What? Wait, if they're on an intercept course... well, they probably already know it" Keliaya@anncarise: "Oh I can think of countless other things to do...but I think you'd find them infinitely more annoying while in the middle of commanding your ship." Keelah@crystyll sighs wearily, "Admiral, how do you wish to proceed?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Or rather...distracting..." she smirks. Keelah@crystyll looks to her side again with a weary eyeroll Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757 looks at the commanding officer. the akagi can intercept them I them we sould let them do that. once they done so we follow in Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757 think* Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: but it up to you Keelah@crystyll snorts, seemingly rather entertained by that, "Well Akagi, sounds good to me. Seems you get the honour of introductions!" Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757 || Sophia raises shields for the safe side Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods and gives a signal to an officer on his bridge, the Akagi promply vanishes from all sensor readings Keelah@crystyll shifts in her seat, leaning to the opposite side while watching ahead with narrowed eyes, almost like she's forcing her focus on the viewscreen Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <FX> While under cloak the Akagi moves towards the incoming vessels Keelah@crystyll grumbles, "See now, this is why I hate all the faffing with cloaks. Too much sneaking about and waiting..." Keelah@crystyll totally isn't just jealous that her ship doesn't have one Keliaya@anncarise FX | The Akagi sees three sizable vessels, one Sovereign-class cruiser with non-Terran purple markings on its hull and two warbird-like vessels of similar weight, with a white hull and purple trim- Keliaya@anncarise - forming some sort of heraldry symbol in the bottom of the ship. All three don't seem to react to the Akagi at first, but they quickly course correct as if avoiding Nimitz's ship. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <FX> The Akagi drops the cloak and sends the Sovereign class a hostile ID challange, demanding to know who they are. Keelah@crystyll: "Did they just..." she scowls, hissing to tactical, "Raise shields and charge all weapons. Seems we're to do this the hard way..." she slowly grins Keliaya@anncarise: "You said you didn't want to sneak..." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <Fx. Weapons charge on the Duart, Keelah@crystyll glances to her side, "Damn right! Like I said, this is the fun way!" Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> Sophia starts to charge weapons Keliaya@anncarise FX | The three vessels do not respond to the Akagi and continues course towards the rest of the Terran ships. Keliaya@anncarise FX | They come to a stop just within weapons range. Scans can easily see that their shields are powered up. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <C> Unknown vessels, this is the ISS Akagi, Identfy yourself or we will be forced to assume you are hostile forces and you will be destoryed. Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <FX> The duart moves to an offensive position around the enemy fleet, making a triangle with the Akagi and the Valley Forge Keelah@crystyll FX | All Imperial vessels are actively scanned by the Sovereign, quickly followed by a text only message to all ships, "Friend or Foe?" Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <C> "Wha' the hell are they on abou'?" Keelah@crystyll looks around, "Well, I suppose they want to know if we are here to play nice or not..." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <C>"tha' depends on how much they resist, I would imagine" Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <C> "An' where did they ge' a sovereign?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Depending on how good the captain is... Sovies are tough customers." Keelah@crystyll: "From our scans, those other ships are not far off being on par with it either. Whatever we're going to reply, I suggest we do so before time affords them the upper hand" Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <C> "Yer flyin' point on this one cap'n, I suggest you handle it, The duart will back you up" Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <C> I sat we play nice see what they up to. we don't what they are for all we know they could be Alliance's ships. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: say* Keelah@crystyll nods, "Understood. Sending the response now..." Mischa@crystyll FX | Following a wait of silence just long enough to be infuriating, an open comm channel is broadcast from the Sovvie Mischa@crystyll FX | The visual opens to all ships from the Sovvie, revealing a Terran female in rather regal dress. Grinning wolfishly at the faces she is greeted by Alistair Nimitz@natthaan folds his arms as he watches for now "Good evening, I am Captain Saul Williams of the Imperial Starship Akagi." Mischa@crystyll: "Well well well, I see the Empire has finally come to pay little old me a visit? And as friends no less! I am so pleased that you have seen the wisdom of our message and decided to turn your back on + Mischa@crystyll: + hypocracy, and chosen to embrace reality!" she grins, almost mischeviously Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Forgive me for my igorance, but who are you?" Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "Pardin me, Lass, but who the hell are ye?" Mischa@crystyll: "Such manners too, even all the way out here. For the most part anyway..." a somewhat colder glare turns towards Duncan's image on the screen Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <C> this is Vice adminal Simon on borad the Flagship ISS Sophia. who are you and what do you want? Mischa@crystyll: "The flagship you say? Really...? Huh, ok then!" she smirks, looking between the collective images on screen Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Easy easy fellows... let's allow the kind lady to speak instead of screaming over each other with the same questions." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan gives a tight smile to Mischa "I fear that most of my fellow captains don't quite find the fine arts of diplomancy within their talents." Mischa@crystyll: "Gentleman - and lady - you have the high honour of addressing Her Highness; Empress Mischa of House Leveson-Scott. Hand of the Imperator, Grand Vizier of the EereE Order and Commander of the First + Mischa@crystyll: + Fleet. Don't worry, I won't make you kiss my hand - it can be so troublesome over subspace, can it not! No, I will humbly settle for your pledge of allegiance for now" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan arches his brow "I don't think that is likely to happen." Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757 on the Sophia viewscreen SImon would bow for here Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757 her* Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks at his screen with Simon "Of course I can't speak for the half breeds." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher glances with thinly veiled loathing at the Vice admiral Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "Let's try this again, ye are impedin' an imperial fleet, I suggest ye be on yer way, Mischa@crystyll grins, "Now now boys, if life out here has taught us anything it's that the sub-Human species can teach us a lot. Perhaps you should all be playing nice and following your flags lead?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <FX> The Akagi locks weapons on the Sophia. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <C> WHAT YOU DOING AKAGI! Mischa@crystyll scowls towards Duncan, "As for impedence, I would remind you that this is /our/ territory you encroach on. You want to travel unimpeded? Go explore somewhere away from here, for the Alpha Imperium + Mischa@crystyll: + will not be subjugated" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Admiral, I am releaving you of your command for treason agest the Empire." Mischa@crystyll grins as she watches with an entertained expression Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Turn over command of your vessel to me, and I'll allow you to live long enough to stand trial." Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <C> AKAGI STAND DOWN NOW I WAS JUST BEEING DIPLOMATIC. Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <FX> The Duart's phaser lance begins charging Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FS> Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FS> locks wapens on Akagi Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <C> Very well.. I recend my arresting order for now. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <c> good Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <closed channel to both ships> "This isnae really the time, we can do this la'er" Mischa@crystyll is not impressed. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FS> unlocks weapens on the akagi Mischa@crystyll folds her arms, shaking her head slightly as she watches the ongoing bickering, "Classic Terran Empire..." she mutters to someone offscreen Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Mischa "The Terran Empire does not recongize your authority. Mischa@crystyll shrugs nonchalantly, "Recognize what you like. Doesn't change the fact that this is our territory so either you submit to our rule here or be on your way with your tail between your legs" Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "The way I see i', we have a couple of options here, we can fight' and I guarantee yer no' flyin' home, or we can congratulate ye on becoming the newest citizens o' the Terran Empire, frankly I > Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: Donnae care which." Mischa@crystyll yawns, looking about idly, "Oh, I'm sorry were you still talking? I'm afraid I have very selective hearing and tend only to pick up sensible dialogue" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "That must come in handy sometimes.." Mischa@crystyll: "Oh you have no idea, smooth talker" she smirks Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <text to fleet only> I have full weapons locked on sovereign, prepared to fire Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <TXT> Weapons hold for now. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Seems like we have a stand off here, never ends pretty for anyone involved." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <TXT> I am losing my patience, but very well Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <TXT> right it looks like as stand off is happening. I think fighting would be good BUT would it be a good thing to do. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <TXT> there are risks here we need to think about Mischa@crystyll: "Well you have your options. If you think to test my resolve, I can put you out of your misery right now" Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <TXT> Admiral, This is an affront to the empire, and a clear provocation, they have powerful vessels, but there are more of us as well as two dreadnought class vessels, I believe we have the advantage Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <TXT> very well we fight but if you worng it wont look good on you. Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <TXT> at least we will have shown that the Empire is not to be trifled with" Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <TXT> good point... how would we go about this? Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <T Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "You are very sure of yourself.. but even you can see that my vessel alone outclasses and out guns your three ships put togather." Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> Sophia gos to RED alert Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <TXT> focus fire on the sovereign, a sustained barrage from our fleet should destroy it quickly, eradicating this nuisance, then we can divide and conquer the other ships Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <TXT> that would a logicly thing to do Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> locks weapons on the Sovereign. Mischa@crystyll laughs, "Oh sweetheart, you can talk the talk but we do have sensors darling. And since you seem hellbent on trying my patience while you all no doubt desperately try to figure a way to outmatch us+ Mischa@crystyll: +..." she gives a nod offscreen, "Long live the Alpha Imperium. Long live the Empress" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <FX> The Akagi opens her hanger bay doors, prepairing to deploy her wings of drones Mischa@crystyll FX | The sovvie fires a barrage of torpedoes on the VAlley Forge; each tearing through it's shields like they aren't there and dessimating the forward half of the ship, one lucky strike even ripping+ Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <FX> Fires the phaser lance, as well as a Dreadnought's worth of phaser batteries directly at the Sovereigns dish" Mischa@crystyll: + through it's starboard nacelle pylon Mischa@crystyll FX | The comm channel closes as the Sovvie takes evasive action Keliaya@anncarise Keelah: "Damn it, where's our shields?!" Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <TXT> Open fire when ready Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <FX> The Akagi deploys her drones, forming up a shield layer of protection as the massive superdreadnought begins opening fire with her numerous batteries. Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <FX> has an engineering crew working on analyzing the enemy weapons system Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> Sophia Fires at will Keliaya@anncarise FX | The Sovereign moves faster than expected, evading the deadliest of hits. Several phaser beams impact the Sovereign but its shields absorb more than expected as well...this Sovereign has - Keliaya@anncarise - clearly been upgraded beyond the Imperial standard design. Mischa@crystyll: | Keelah: "What do you mean they're up and at full strength?! What the hell are they packing in those things?!" Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <TXT> WHAT! the hell. how a sovereign class ship doing that? Keliaya@anncarise FX | Both unidentified warbirds activate tachyon beams, focusing on the Duart. Her shields begin to drop rapidly. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan the Akagi's drone shield starts firing their own waves of photons and phasers at each of the three EereE ships Mischa@crystyll FX | The Sovvie unleashes another barrage on the poor VF which is getting torn to shreds Keliaya@anncarise | Imperial weapons do more damage to the EereE warbirds than the Sovereign. They break off their tachyon attacks and go into evasive as well, though not before one of them sends a photon torpedo - Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <FX> launches a spread of torpedoes directly at the warbird's dishes, recalibrating phasers to track the faster sovvie, and keeping a few phaser banks in reserve to shoot down the sovvies torpedoes Keliaya@anncarise: - headed towards Duart while the other lays down covering fire at the Akagi. Mischa@crystyll: | Keelah: "Valley Forge to all ships, we are turning away; we can't take any more hits like that!" Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> Sophia fire ALL photons and torpedos at the sovereign. well move to defend the VF. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: moveing* Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <C> Understood, suggest switching some phaser banks to point defence Mischa@crystyll FX | VF pulls back to a defended position behind the other ships Alistair Nimitz@natthaan the Akagi's drone shield moves drones around to try and absorb the incoming fire to prevent it from actually hitting the Akagi. Keliaya@anncarise | One of the warbirds' forward shields go down to Duart's barrage and sustains moderate deflector damage. It returns fire with phaser banks as it turns away. Mischa@crystyll | Keelah jumps from her seat and to the back of her bridge, "We've got no engines at all? Incompetent fool, get down there and change that then!" Keliaya@anncarise | Akagi's shield absorbs the hits, and the second warbird turns its fire on the Sophia. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> sophia locks weapons onto the secound warbird fireing at will Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <FX> continues firing phasers at the sovereing, but turns the phaser lance towards the warbird with lowered shields Keliaya@anncarise FX | Sensors show five more ships inbound from the task force's port side. They don't have Terran IFFs. Eunha@turtles#8407 As the man Keelah just ordered to fix the engines approaches the turbolift the door open and he is shot instantly and Eunha walks on to the bridge shooting random crew members Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: the Akagi turns all of her main batteries to bear on the damaged warbird, firing in salvo mode. Eunha@turtles#8407: "Excuse me sorry just trying to get to the weapons control, thank you." Keliaya@anncarise FX | All attacks register as direct hits on the warbird and it should have exploded by now...but it just lingers there a moment before the sensor signal disappears. Mischa@crystyll | Keelah snap around, drawing her phaser at the sound of weapons fire, pausing with confusion, "Eunbi?! What the hell's gotten into you?!" Keliaya@anncarise FX | Then, two warbirds begin appearing where the second warbird was...it seems the damaged warbird had executed the Picard maneuver almost right on top of the other ship, leaving behind a - Keliaya@anncarise: - sensor ghost! Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> would locks weapons back onto the main ship and fires at will Eunha@turtles#8407 Laughs "You're an idoit Keelah, i'm not some humble trader who needed a lift, you never even checked my cargo I didn't have any." she smirks Keliaya@anncarise FX | Five ships drop out of warp on the task force's port side- an Akira-class with similar purple trimming to the sovereign, and four small warbirds, about the size of Klingon raptors. Mischa@crystyll | Keelah snarls, raising her weapon to gun Eunha down Keliaya@anncarise FX | The Akira unleashes a salvo of torpedoes on the task force before the four warbirds dive in for an attack run, dealing massive damage to Imperial ships' shields! Eunha@turtles#8407 Shoots a random crew member behind Keelah and smirks "I'm actually an agent of the Imperium. All hail the Empress!" Keliaya@anncarise | Only the Akagi holds a decent amount of shield strength, thanks to its drone defenses. Keliaya@anncarise | Upon the arrival of allies, the two large warbirds and the Sovereign cease evasive maneuvers and go into full offensive. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: | Sophia Shields would be down to 20% Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757 | Sophia Shields would be down to 20% Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: [[quick question do we have tricobalt torps in MU?]] Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: ((Yep)) Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: [[thanks]] Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757 engines offline. Keliaya@anncarise | The enemy Akira-class ship moves towards the Akagi, deploying two EMP drones in an attempt to disable the drone defences. Eunha@turtles#8407 Eunha quickly rolls out of the way as Keelah fires at her and then shoots Keelah stunning her and takes control of the VF bridge Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher <FX> As the sovereing comes to a stop, the Duart launches a full spread of Tricobalt warheads towards it Mischa@crystyll | Keelah drops like a sack of potatoes Eunha@turtles#8407 Presses a button Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: [[gah I cannot spell sovereign today]] Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> would lock om to the EMP drones Failing at them. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: fireing* Alistair Nimitz@natthaan the Akagi focuses her fire on the incoming Akira, with a salvo of of torpdoes from her drone support Mischa@crystyll FX | Out of the blue, VF begins to fire indiscriminately at the other Terran vessels; a volley of torpedoes on the Akagi while it's forward cannons start hammering the Sophia's flank Eunha@turtles#8407: <C> Hey assholes, I'd suggest giving up before I turn the Valley Forge's weapons on to you too. *Eunha broadcasts to the Terran ships* Keliaya@anncarise FX | A small gravity well forms some distance in front of the Sovereign, pulling the tricobalt warheads into its epicenter where they go off simultaneously in a massive explosion... Keliaya@anncarise | As the explosion fades, the Sovereign cruises through unfazed with only slightly flickering shields as it unleashes its full firepower on the Duart. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan the Akagi cloaks with her shields up and prepares to warps out of the system using the drone shields for cover. Keliaya@anncarise | Meanwhile, Sophia manages to destroy one EMP probe while the other reaches the Akagi's drone shield and activates an EMP pulse... Eunha@turtles#8407: <C> Hey have some manners it's rude to ignore the new Captain of The Valley Forge. Keliaya@anncarise | Akira takes some hits from the torpedoes but returns with its own overwhelming number of launchers, hoping to hit the Akagi once its drone has EMPed the defences... Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> Sophia Warp drive would be offine form a hit Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <FX> The Akagi attempts to use the emp pulse as the chance to warp out of the battlefield undetected Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <FX> uses phasers to shoot down torpedoes when possible, and prepares to warp out, Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <C> SKAVRIN WHAT GOING ON DOWN THERE WE NEED WARP POWER AND ENGINE AND SHIDES GETS TO WORK AND GET THEM BACK. Eunha@turtles#8407: <C> Right you've ignored me for too long. Keliaya@anncarise | Akagi manages to retreat, and the torpedoes go wild as its target disappears! Eunha@turtles#8407: <FX> Eunha turns the Valley Forges Weapons on to the Durat Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: Fires a final torpedo spread at the damaged warbird and fires a pulse from the phaser lance at the Valley Forge as it comes around Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <FX> Mischa@crystyll reappears on visual to those ships still in range, sat back with her legs crossed over one arm of her chair, sipping a cup of tea Keliaya@anncarise | With Valley Forge hijacked and Akagi fled, Sophia and Duart are now severely outnumbered as the four smaller warbirds turn back for a second attack run with the Akira laying covering fire... Alistair Nimitz@natthaan <FX> As the Akagi leaves range of her drones, they begin to self distruct Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <C> IT NOT GOOD SKAVRIN BUT IT HAVE TO DO Eunha@turtles#8407 Smirks at Mischa as she appears "Princess." she shoots someone offscreen as they come on to the bridge Keliaya@anncarise FX | The self-destructing drones catch a number of torpedoes in their wake, leading to a massive display of explosions like fireworks in space. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> would now locks weapens on the VF and fires at will Eunha@turtles#8407: "Mind giving me a hand you did a number on this piece of crap before I could fully take control." Mischa@crystyll: "Well now boys, are you ready to put an end to all of this silliness and be a little more civilized?" Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <C> Admiral, warp out, now Keliaya@anncarise FX | The Akira locks all torpedo launchers on the Sophia, seemingly convinced that the Akagi has been destroyed. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <C> I am unable to warp power is offline Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <C> Oh, fer.. Fine, Prepare to beam aboard, my shields are just about down anyway" Mischa@crystyll addresses Eunha, uncaringly over the open comm, "Aah, Intel Commander. It is so warming to see you again. Too long you have been away from home, but your service to the Imperium will not go + Mischa@crystyll: + unnoticed... Captain. Oh and yes, it's Empress now by the way. My 'sister'... well, suffice to say her loyalty was called into question" shakes her head despondently Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> the to Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher <FX> Fires a final spread of torpedoes at the damaged warbird, and fires a pulse from the phaser lance at the Valley Forge, Eunha@turtles#8407: "Oh dear I have missed out on a lot then, once this inconveniance has been dealt with perhaps we can meet for tea? I have much to report." Keliaya@anncarise | The allied warbird has reinforced the damaged warbird's shields, though the torpedoes bring them down again and deal some minor hull and systems damage. Eunha@turtles#8407 Shakes a little bit but is ignoring the fact the Valley Forge is heavily damaged not her ship so she doesn't care Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher <FX> as the Duarts shields drop, The duart begins transport of the Admiral on board, as the shields drop from the continued barrage, and the Duart attempts to warp out Mischa@crystyll: "I do so look forward to it. But let us not be rude in ognoring our guests, shall we" turns her attention back to the remaining visual Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> there would be prob of transport and the transport would fail Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> Sophia would losst main power, comms and transporters. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> Simon would know the ship is lost and would fle the ship in a pod and the sophia would be gone Keliaya@anncarise | The enemy Akira attempts to lock tractor beam on the Sophia. The damaged warbird begins transporting boarding parties over. Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: [[did the Duart make it out?]] Mischa@crystyll sits back, contentedly watching the mayhem on her viewscreen while sipping her tea Keliaya@anncarise | Duart does successfully go to warp. Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: <FX> the pod would send out a call for help Mischa@crystyll: "Well now, with that taken care of. Captain Eunha, I trust you have some guests for me over there?" Mischa@crystyll: (Simon; do you want to have the Duart pick up your escape pod before it warped out? Otherwise there's only, well... the guys who shot you, who are left!) Eunha@turtles#8407 Taps on her arm PADD "I do indeed, Captain Keelah, I trust my inquistors will enjoy probing her." she smirks "Also when I'm properly back may we discuss my title Captain doesn't really suit me." Mischa@crystyll chuckles, "Of course. I'm not sure I'd want to claim... 'that' either!" Eunha@turtles#8407: "I do hope you didn't fill that head of intelligence slot before I left.." Keliaya@anncarise: ((What class was the Sophia again?)) Simon O'Brain@littlestar#3757: [[ in MU is a flagship classed Olympic. on non MU is a Olympic class ship)) Mischa@crystyll: "Fear not, dear sweet Eunha; I've even had one of my EereE guard keeping the seat warm for you" Mischa@crystyll: "Now how about we see to cleaning up this unfortunate little mess here and getting on home?" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Why thank you, I'm sure your father would be best pleased too with how well you're doing." Mischa@crystyll grins wolfishly, "Yes, daddy would indeed be proud. The Emperor to whom he once pledged allegiance to came knocking at our doorstep and we sent them home with their tails between their legs." Eunha@turtles#8407: "I will transport back over, i'll bring the Captain with me. You may want to send boarding parties to clear up the rest of the ship." Keliaya@anncarise | Meanwhile on board the Sophia, the crew makes a defiant last stand as they raise transporter blockers in main engineering, preventing them from being beamed out as they begin to overload - Keliaya@anncarise - their warp core. However, an explosion sounds on the upper level of engineering as enemy boarding parties breach the doors and charge in. Keliaya@anncarise FX | Human-sized, giant bird-like aliens dive down from the railings, firing indiscriminantly, some grabbing engineers by their talons. Mischa@crystyll: "Of course, I have teams standing ready to seize the vessel. Welcome home, agent" Keliaya@anncarise | The Terrans fire back from below but have a distinct disadvantage. Main engineering quickly turns into a massacre. Eunha@turtles#8407 Picks up Keelah's unconsious body and transports over Keliaya@anncarise | Fortunately, the Terrans know they were not going to win and were merely buying time. Soon the mess of phasers and claws and arms and limbs are all obliterated by the flash of an antimatter blast Keliaya@anncarise ...and the flagship is gone, self-destructed in a last stand to prevent capture. Keliaya@anncarise | The Akira is slightly shaken by the explosion but undamaged. It launches a few shuttles to begin salvaging any useful debris that might remain. Lendaria@crystyll FX | Reeling from the perverbial bloodied nose handed to them by the Alpha Imperium, Imperial forces have regrouped for a swift counter-response as per the recommendation from the AAR Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: Helm, how much longer afore we reach Alpha imperium space? Lendaria@crystyll | Helmsman: "eta to previous battle site; 15 minutes, Captain" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan is holocalling in, looking like he is almost phsyically standing next to Duncan on his own bridge Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "Alrigh' go to yellow alert, battle stations, and begin raisin' shields" Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "let the res' of the fleet know tha' were aproachin' the battle site" Lendaria@crystyll | Duncan's bridge crew all hustle about their duties as the ship prepares to exert dominance Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher opens a shipwide channel "Alrigh' men Listen up, were abou' to go to war with an enemy tha' bloodied our nose righ' good yesterday, but today is a new day. This ship was named for a fortress tha'> Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: has never fallen, an' were no' fallen today. For the Glory of the Empire!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <FX> The Akagi approaches under cloak Lendaria@crystyll FX | After a short time travelling at plot speed, the Duart & Akagai arrive at the scene of yesterday's battle Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise FX | Most of the debris on the scene is identifiable as being from the ISS Sophia; it's clear from the amount of wreckage that the Olympic-class ship was completely destroyed. Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: Well at least the Vice admiral did somethin' right Fiona@falconecoose FX | Moments after the Duar and Akagi have dropped out of warp the MacAlpine drops out of warp as well Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher barks at the crew "Run long range scans, I wan' the Valley Forge, Now!" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise FX | All three ships receive an unidentified comm signal. Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "On Screen" Fiona@falconecoose FX | Fi's holo image would appear next to Duncan once she is patch through Fiona@falconecoose: "Captains." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher nods to Fi Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise appears on the screen in what seems to be a prerecorded message. Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "So, you're the Terrans who got into a scuffle with my sister. I'm guessing you'd be out for blood now..." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher turns to the communications officer "can ye pinpoint an origin?" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "I'm no friend of your Empire, but I have a score, or a few to settle, and you know what they say about the enemy of my enemy. Since we've both been driven to this point by the same person, I - Lendaria@crystyll | Comms officer nods an affirmative, "Trying to track it back now..." as they tap away at their console Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: - think we can help each other. So, we can both keep throwing ships at my sister, or we can take her down together and settle our differences once that's done." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "If you like that idea, come and find me." Lendaria@crystyll | Comms off. pipes up again after a few moments, "Got it Captain! It's relaying off a number of remote satellites, but tracked it back to a nearby system" Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: <C> Duart to Fleet, I'm pickin' up a pair of frigates sitting within sensor range, they donnae appear to be either ours or the Alpha imperium" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | The message ends just as the comm officer gets the coordinates. Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "Good, transmit coordinates to the fleet, and plot a course" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Duncan "I don't have any better ideas on how to take down these fools... a tempory alliance could serve us well." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "Aye I agree, bu' it could be a trap" Fiona@falconecoose: "They could be a useful tool anyway...and if it is a trap my battle group is nearby." Lendaria@crystyll FX | The Duart's crew acknowledge and work extra-efficiently. Soon the fleet is updated with coordinates and ready to move out Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "At the very least.... we should make it a priority to learn countermesures from their weapons." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "Agreed, I suggest we go speak to them in person at the very least" Lendaria@crystyll | Helm: "Ready to move out on your order, Captain" Fiona@falconecoose motions to someone on her bridge "Engage." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "engagae" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | After more travel at plot speed, the Terran ships arrive at an uncharted system. Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | Sensors detect life-forms on the fourth planet of the system, as well as a small fleet around said planet. Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | There are over 20 ships, most of them matching the signature detected by the Duart earlier, but of varying weights from frigate to dreadnought. There are also a few Terran ship signatures, - Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise - though they carry no Terran IFFs. The largest among these seem to only be an Excelsior-class. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <FX> The Akagi finially decloaks as they enter the system Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "One issue at the time.." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: I wanna say they would be easy to conquer, bu' after yesterday I'm no' so sure" Fiona@falconecoose: "If they fight us, they will fall like the rest." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "Oh agreed, all I'm sayin' is I'm wary of judgin' a book by it's cover with these people" Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "Hail the Excelsior class" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Duncan "How do you know that's where the sister is? Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "I donae, bu' it seems to be the flagship, so i' seems a good place to star'" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise FX | The Excelsior accepts the hail, and an Andorian chan appears on the screen. Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | Andorian: "So, the Terrans have come. You're looking for Princess Anna, I assume?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Yes.. we are intrested in hearing out her proposal for an... alliance." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | Andorian: "I'll give you her coordinates planetside. Keep your weapons powered down as you approach. Remember, we outnumber you right now." Fiona@falconecoose: "When has that been a problem for me in the past..." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Now now... we are here to make friends, we will all play nice." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "A word of advice, captain, we dinnae respond well to threats. We have a common enemy, tha' doesnae make us friends. We will play nice as long as you do" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | Andorian: "I have no intention of being your friends. But I have no intention of starting a battle that benefits neither of us. Our ships do not have weapons powered up, and I suggest you do not- Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: - as well." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | Andorian: "I have sent you the coordinates. Take heed, for the Princess does not tend to be as accepting as I am." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher closes the channel, "Bring us within hailing distance of those coordinates, bu' I wan' shields at maximum power jus' in case. Keep weapons powered down unless they make the firs' move" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan gives the same orders likewise Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise FX | As the Terran ships approach the planet, the fleet near it comes into view: https://i.imgur.com/yxWzOyJ.jpg Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | Unlike the EereE and Terran ships with purple trim, these vessels seem to have predominantly purple coloured hulls. The Terran ships among them though do look much like the Imperium ones - Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise - they have faced, just generally smaller. Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | Aside from the Excelsior, a Defiant, a Miranda and a Saber can be seen and they are smaller than many of the non-Terran ships in the fleet. Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | The three Terran Empire ships quickly reach comms range of the fourth planet. Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: Alrigh' le's try this again, open a channel Lendaria@crystyll FX | No direct channel is opened, but the coordinates on the ground are sent again in response Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "They cannae honestly expect us to beam down can they?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Pack your sunscreen." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: *Disconnects his holo as he heads down to his transpoerter room to beam down* Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "This is why I don' do diplomacy: Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "Robert, the bridge is yours, try to keep her in one piece Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Perhaps it will be a good idea to allow me to do the talking... it seems I'm the only one in the whole Empire with a talent for diplomacy some days” Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise FX | The Terrans beam down to what seem to be a makeshift command centre. The majority of it is being crewed by pinkish-skinned aliens with red hair, red eyes and red tattoos on almost every bit - Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: be my gues', ahm a fighter no' a talker Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise - of exposed skin. They all wear the uniform Anna was seen with in the comm, though some have blue trim while others have the princess' red. Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | Other more familiar species are also present, mostly uniformed as well. Among them are Terrans, Andorians, Tellarites, Vulcans and a few Bajorans and Trill. Fiona@falconecoose raises her eyebrow slightly "That is a very bold statment to make 'Captain'" she stresses the rank Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | One of the pink-skinned aliens in the red uniform addresses the group, "The visitors are from the Terran Empire to see Princess Anna, yes?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "That is correct." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Fiona "Perhaps so... but being bold has kept me alive so far." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher looks around warily Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | Alien: "Follow Veya. Veya will lead the way to the Princess." Fiona@falconecoose: "We will see how long that lasts you..." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | The alien turns and begins leading the way. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "If you have a complaint, feel free to take it up with Admiral Quint." Lendaria@crystyll watches the arrivals from the Princess' side, across the control room, arm draped around her neck as she purrs in her ear, "You are certain this is what you want, my princess?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan follows Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "What choice do I have? If I could've taken everything back with the Second Fleet, I would've done so already, wouldn't I?" Cecilia@hawkecosse#4702 would flank Fiona while they walk, her reflective eyes would seem to almost glow when they catch the lights in the room Lendaria@crystyll bows her head submissively, "Of course, my lady" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "I don't like the Terrans as much as anyone, but - ah, welcome!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan walks up towards the so call Princess, not offering a bow or anything. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "We are here to discuss your.... proposal for a temporary alliance." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher looks uncomfortable Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise turns to the Terrans as they approach, "Yes, I've heard of your run-in with my sister." Lendaria@crystyll would also feel uncomfortable in such a rough hewn skirt Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Yes... your sister.. so what reasons do you have for wanting your own sister to be killed?" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "Other than taking everything away from me and driving me off into exile with barely a fleet? Well, let me see..." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "She's a totally scheming witch?" Lendaria@crystyll: "She's an arrogant and egotistical fool of a Terran who will be the Imperium's own undoing if allowed to remain in power!" she hisses venemously, softly cooing next to Anna's ear, "And she betrayed + Lendaria@crystyll: + my lady" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "As long as we are all on the same page then... we are willing to work with you to remove her, however we can not promise you that we can deliver her to you alive in any shape or form." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "We were supposed to rule together! Instead she pulled some trick she had up her sleeve and declared me illegitimate. Not just knock me down to second-in-command, but drive me out completely!" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "It would be nice to have her for myself, but...unlike her, I'm someone with an actual lifetime of field experience." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "Prisoners aren't always feasible, I know. And dead's always sooo much easier than alive." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Very well... shall we discuss terms then?" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "Terms? We help each other out and kick my sister off the throne." Fiona@falconecoose nods slightly at Anna's words as she understands what it is to want a sister dead Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise glances to Lennie. Lendaria@crystyll leans in, draping herself across Anna's shoulder again as she purrs into her ear Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "To help, we need a few things... our first term is that we need countermeasures for your sister's weapons." Lendaria@crystyll: "We know she took their ship. Maybe they'd like it back? Oh, and how cute! They think the Imperium outguns them!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "Our second term is that once your sister has been removed from power, the Terran Empire will have free access to move about your 'territory' unrestricted and unchallanged." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "Weapons? You mean these deflector tricks the EereE are fond of?" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "I mean the weapons that allowd your sister to disable a Terran Warship in just a few torpedoes." Lendaria@crystyll: "There are no such weapons, but they think there is... why correct them?" Lendaria@crystyll turns her gaze to eye the Terrans with a wry smirk as she continues to whisper in Anna's ear Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "Oh, these ones! The poor Empire, you haven't developed these torpedoes yet? Well, I'm afraid I can't help you there; if I could make the Second Fleet immune to my sister's best weapons, I wouldn't - Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: - be asking for your help now, would I?" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "What I can do though, is add the Second Fleet's strength to your numbers when confronting my sister." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "My Arshai know a thing or two about deflector tricks of our own." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "As for your second term, we're not going to bow to your Emperor, but..." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise glances to Lennie again. Lendaria@crystyll: "The fact that they are here says they are desperate. They are more arrogant than your sister at heart" Lendaria@crystyll: "So feed them whatever they want to lap up for now. Remember; they will betray you as soon as it suits them; key is to beat them to the punch. For now, we're all friends" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise looks back to Saul, "...you'll have free access to pass through our space, or conduct trade inside." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "I'm also aware my sister captured one of your ships. Well, two actually, but one of them decided to go and blow itself up, so not much I can do for you there." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "But the other, I'm sure I can arrange for it to be returned to its rightful owners..." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "The Valley Forge is to be destoryed on site... however, should we recover her Captain, and any living member of her crew, the Admiralty would like a word with them." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: sight* Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "I was First Eye of the Inquisitors under our father. I still have agents inside the Imperium. I can arrange for the ship to be recovered intact, or her captain delivered to your admirals, or both." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "Knowing my sister, she'd most likely have the ship moved to the EereE Bastion for repurposing. You won't be able to hunt it down by roaming around our space, if you want to destroy it with a boom - Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise - you're going to have to wait until we beat the rest of her fleet and reach the centre of the Imperium." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan glances to Duncan and Fiona. "We'll take her captain... but if your people can get onboard her and sabotage it.. we would be most.. grateful." Fiona@falconecoose: "I think I can spare a few Echos to get aboard the ship." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher says nothing and keeps a poker face Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "My Inquisitors'll be on it. An operation like this can't be done overnight, but we'll get your captain to you as soon as we can." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "We have no set timetable at this moment.." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise nods, "If you're ever ready to strike against my sister, just let me know. My people are familiar with Imperium territory, Imperium technology, you name it." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "You're already aware of what could happen if you engage her on your own. Besides, I'd hate to miss out on the big final showdown!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "We will be in contact when our forces are ready." Lendaria@crystyll: "Oh it will be fun to put the Imperator in her place. Gonna get me a tongue..." glances to Anna worriedly, "Unless... you wanted it, my lady?" Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher: "We came to fight, is there a vulnerable target we can strike now? Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "Great! And go ahead," she says to Lennie. Lendaria@crystyll grins happily Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "Unfortunately my sister is no fool, and Imperium space isn't quite as large as the Terran Empire. The Arshai Bastion is more vulnerable than before with most of the Second Fleet with me, but she's - Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: - got her territory covered." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "We've been successful in a few small strikes, but we never inflict substantial damage before the rest of her ships respond and we have to retreat. Like I said, Imperium space's not too big." Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher frowns dissatisfied Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Duncan "We'll be busy enough later tonight to sadisfy your need for a fight... this partnership is much more valuable then one small target being destoryed." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "I'll let you know if the situation inside the Imperium changes, or if an opportunity opens up." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "I have eyes on my sister after all!" Lendaria@crystyll licks her lips, "Ooh... eyes, yes. That can work too..." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise grins at Lennie, "Save one for me!" Lendaria@crystyll: "Anything for my lady" she bows her head submissively Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise smiles, pleased. "So, anything else we need to negotiate on?" She seems to ask more to Lennie than the Terran visitors. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Fiona and Duncan to see if they have anything they wish to add. Lendaria@crystyll gives the subtlest shake of her head, almost just a slight turn to one side Duncan McLean@carebearcrusher gives a small shake of his head Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Fiona Fiona@falconecoose shakes her head slightly, though her eyes stay pointed towards Lendaria with a slightly raised eyebrow Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "It would seem we have reached an accord." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise looks away from Lennie to the Terrans, "Yes, very good. I look forward to when we put my sister in her place together." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise smiles, "Until then!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "We shall take our leave now." Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise nods. Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise: "Veya, show them out." Lendaria@crystyll gives a cheery wave, "Toodles!" Alistair Nimitz@natthaan turns to head out Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise | The alien that showed the way in begins to lead the Terrans back to where they transported in. Alistair Nimitz@natthaan looks to Fiona "Well?" Lendaria@crystyll looks to Anna more squarely, "The fidgety one in the skirt will be easily provoked. The one who spoke... honorable, but will think nothing of turning on us when it suits him. The quiet one in the + Lendaria@crystyll: + shorts... watch her. If a knife comes to our backs from this arrangement, she'll be the one wielding it" Fiona@falconecoose glances over with a raised eyebrow "Well what?" Anna Leveson-Scott@anncarise nods, "Let's hope you're right about this arrangement. We want sister gone, but the Terrans are always very...fickle friends." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: "I think that went rather well." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan once back on his ship he holocalls in to the other two COs Fiona@falconecoose nods once to the others "I need to regroup with my battlegroup but I will remain in the sector for when we make our move." Alistair Nimitz@natthaan nods to Fiona
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SUBMITTED: Stardate 95262.9 FILED BY: CAPT Saul Williams SECURITY: Level 3 - Restricted
LOCATION: Alpha-7190 Sector
MISSION: Convoy escort.
OUTCOME: Ambushed by ten vessels, ISS Valley Forge and ISS Sophia lost.
KEY PERSONNEL:
VAMD S. O'Brian (Mission commander, ISS Sophia, Olympic class) CAPT D. McLean (ISS Duart, Monarch Dreadnought class) CAPT S. Williams (ISS Akagi, Saganami class Superdreanought) CAPT Keelah (ISS Valley Forge, Sentinel Class Star Cruiser)
NARRATIVE: While in the middle of escort duty for a convoy, our task force was approached by three vessels. On orders from Admiral O'Brian, the Akagi approached the three ships under cloak and submitted a hostile ID challenge, the three ships did not acknowledge the challenge. They continued their approach until just inside the weapons range of the main task force. They then send one text message asking if we were friends or foe.
After the Valley Forge responded to the text, we recived a hail from a Terran women that introduced herself as 'Her Highness Empress Mischa of House Leveson-Scott, Imperator of EereE and Arsae, Commander of the First Fleet.' She accused us of trespassing in her territory and demanded our submission. At this point, the Admiral bowed down to her, an action he later claimed was done out of the interest of diplomacy. What followed was more talk from their part to get us to surrender or die. Eventually the 'Empress' decided she had enough and fired the first volley of torpedoes. Their weapons were able to bypass the Valley Forge's shields and disabled the Forge.
The three warships were soon joined by seven more, at this point the battle was lost as the Valley Forge and the Sophia had both taken heavy damage, The Akagi and the Duart both made tactical retreats from the battle, the Sophia was reportedly set to self distruct, however the Valley Forge was boarded and taken from enemy agents inside the ship before the battle.
RECOMMENDATION: This so called Alpha Imperium, while they don't seem to have any outward ambition to take over the Terran Empire, are in need of being knocked down a peg or ten. I also recommend we attempt to find the Valley Forge and destroy it before they crack her main computer.