Open Orbit

Mon May 03, 2010 11:13 pm by Kel'Al Raganella

*A squadron of Corellian Tracer starfighters takes off from Blackmoon. They are on a training mission, practicing in depth their skills at sudden and precision hyperspace jumping, especially synchronizing their entry and exit times and the accuracy of their techniques. They blink in and out of view almost a dozen times, running the drill until they all come out in unison, in proper battle formation, within an acceptable range of their hypothetical ideal exit vector.*

*After about 3 hours of practice, they settle down and orbit the planet a few times while data is compared and their next mission maneuvers are calculated, then microjump all the way around the planet in a series of 12 hops.*

*Lastly, they all suddenly jump out of the system in the exact same instant, heading to the next planet in the sector to repeat the drill. It was important to practice not just the skills and the theory, but to try these methods on each planet they were most likely to be called to defend. Any small nuances of the space within the Perave Sector deserved additional attention, as did a familiarity with the entirety of Perave space.*

Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:07 pm by Kel'Al Raganella

*Every so often, a large cloaked transport exited hyperspace and made its way towards the Blackmoon research installation, most secret and shadowy home to the Corellian Engineering Corporation's top military projects. Hours later, or sometimes an entire day later, it would depart once more, now filled with the products of the mining facility there and carrying the rare ores needed to construct CEC's most unique and innovative weapons and power systems. Security was beyond tight -- the transport only came or went when no one unwanted or un-vetted was in the system to accidentally observe it.*

Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:38 pm by Rachel Tabanne

The Immobilizer 418A Cruiser "Hanna" drops from hyperspace. Her only crest is that of the New Republic on her black and navy blue hull, but she is broadcasting a friendly IFF signiture. She is manuavered by her captain, one Nathan Allen, into orbit around the planet her shield manuavered into protecting her from any rouge asteroids from the comet belt.

Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:58 pm by Rachel Tabanne

On the bridge, Captain Nathan Allen looks out over the world codenamed "Blackmoon". He can barely see the moon in the distance, but he can see the battle scars inflicted on the world below him. Not officially part of Admiral Salvatori's task force, he and the two squadrons of fighters under his command are actually more under Jedi Command.

Before their departure from the battle at Chandrilla, the Jedi High Council had tasked their fleet with supporting the two Jedi they carried in their tasks. Many discussions later they ahd settled on a course of action for the time being. Nathan suggested one half of the plan, the half that was to turn their activities to appearing 'normal' to the galaxy. Between his input, and Lieutenant Colonel Dean's input the officers ahd worked out a plan that fit their original goals.

A transmission is sent to the Military base on the surface.

This is the Republic Crusier Hanna. We are here to speak with the representitive of this world on behalf of the Republic.

Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:25 pm by Kel'Al Raganella

=Phenaru Control=
*A young Barabel with perpetually-sleepy looking eyes slapped his headphones back into place as a new hail came through on the traffic control system, and a quick glance at his traffic board indicated a Republic-flagged cruiser near the outer edges of the system. The transponder codes were all square and above-board as far as his equipment could detect. Cl;earing his throat, he sent a reply.*

*Transmission from Freedom Tower, Phenaru City to the Hanna, Immobilizer 418A Cruiser in orbit of Borleias.*
:: Hanna, this is Phenaru City Control acknowledging. May I ask what your business with Councilor Roberson concerns, before I summon him to this channel? Thank you. ::

Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:41 pm by Rachel Tabanne

Captain Allen takes the communicatiosn device from his aide.

This is Captain Nathan Allen of the Cruiser Hanna. As an independent Jedi-affiliated taskforce my Commander, Admiral Micheal Salvatori of the Cruiser White Raven has decreed that we should proceed with negeotions to use the old Republic base abanonded after the Siege of Borelias by the Yuuzhan Vong. We have come on his behalf.

Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:03 am by Kel'Al Raganella

=Phenaru Control=
:: Thank you. One moment please. ::

*There is a pause as the communication is redirected to the Freedom Tower officeres of Councilor Will Roberson.*

=Councilor Roberson=
*A new voice, complete with a discernible Corellian accent, came over the channel moments later.*
:: Captain Allen, this is Councilor Will Roberson, Borelias' representative to the Galactic Coalition. I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. I am authorized to speak for the government of Borleias, and I would be happy to negotiate with you for the use of the old Republic base here. The Galactic Coalition has kept the facility in some state of repair, but we have not had much use for it in many years.

I would be happy to discuss this face to face at my office in Phenaru City, if you like? ::

Tue Sep 07, 2010 5:25 am by Rachel Tabanne

I think that would be for the best. I shall be on the ground within the hour.

He says cutting off communication. Placing the headset on the console in front of him he turns around and heads for the bridge doors.

"XO has the Bridge. Keep her in good shape until I get back." he syas as he walks out. By the time he reaches the hangar, two extra soldiers have joined him, for a total of four, as well as the pilot and co-pilot. The shuttle lifts off from the hangar bay, and heads torwards the planet.

Wed Sep 08, 2010 5:05 pm by Admiral Helon

If it could be heard, the rumble made by the five massive ships dropping from hyperspace would have shaken a planet. The Lucrehulk-class battlesips emerged into realspace just beyond the orbit of Borleias at the same time. Such was their precision that very limited movements were the only thing neccessary to manouver the massive ships into position. Taking point and center was the Astral, the flagship of the fleet. Four more ships followed slightly behind, and spaced evenly around the Astral. Taking the 'north pole' position was the Sacrifice, matched by the Destiny at the 'south'. East and west were occupied by the Medallion and the Vision. The fleet took up an orbital holding position. On board the bridge of the Astral, Helon glanced back at his crew.

"Contact them, Lieutenant."

=Lieutenant Tunlo=

"Yes sir."
The lieutenant activated the com system, attempting to contact the authorities on the planet below

:: Attention, Borleias, this is Lieutenant Tunlo of the Firestorm Fleet. Do you copy? Over. ::

Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:25 pm by Kel'Al Raganella

*It was becoming a very busy day for the sleepy colony world. First the cruiser, now apparently an entire fleet. Their Jedi-affiliated insignia and names cast doubt on there being any threat at hand, but it was still suspicious and abnormal behavior. An alert was sent to CENTCOM on Corellia, just in case things were about to turn sour.*

=Phenaru Control=
:: Lieutenant Tunlo, this is control. Come in please. What is the nature of your business in this system? ::

Thu Sep 09, 2010 3:29 pm by Admiral Helon

Helon looked to his lieutenant and made a motion. Tunlo muted the transmission so Helon could give orders without being overheard by the beings on the other end of the com

"Tunlo, tell them exactly why we are here. Just leave out the unneccesary specifics about our cargo. Then open a fleet wide channel."

=Lieutenant Tunlo=

"Yes sir."

:: Control, Firestorm Fleet has been hired to enact a secure delivery of supplies four our employer, Chandril Raven Private Security Company. Confirmation can be reached by way of Rachel Margolin ::

Tunlo called up the proper lines for a fleet wide address, muted the planet directed com, and nodded to Helon

:: Attention, Firestorm Fleet, this is Admiral Helon. Form up in orbital positions, and power down all weapons. Leave shields running on stand-by mode only. ::

With the glow of huge engines, the fleet moved to comply, the Lucrehulks forming up into a loose ring, rather than the well balanced combat formation they had entered the system in. All weaponry aboud the battleships powered down to a low energy standby state, as did the shields

Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:12 pm by Kel'Al Raganella

*There is a momentary pause, and then the response comes back. The faceless voice is more relaxed that it had been moments earlier --- the suspicion was proper, but, as it turned out, unwarranted.*

=Phenaru Control=
:: Confirmed, Lieutenant Tunlo. We have your clearances. You are free to proceed. ::

Mon Sep 13, 2010 6:27 pm by Admiral Helon

Helon smiled faintly, then rearrainged his features to a neutral cast. It was good that the planetary control had not made their job difficult. Helon had no desire to make more enemies than was neccesary

=Lieutenant Tunlo=

:: Thank you sir, Firestorm Fleet, over and out. ::

Helon turned to face the crew from his observational spot on the main bridge. He clasped his hands behind his back, and spoke in a firm voice. The Astral's com officer made sure his words were heard by the bridge crews of all the ships.

"All right. Firestorm Fleet, prepare to active drop cargo. Launch all tugs, and release loads."

Massive cargo pods began to drop from the Lucrehulks cargo bays. Each was guided into position by the ships massive tractor beams, then guided down towards the planet by tug ships

Wed Sep 22, 2010 1:36 pm by Rachel Tabanne

The message is sent up from the surface with Captain Allen's instructions. Aboard the cruiser supplies are gathered to ship to the surface below. A contingent of troops, along with Silver Sea Squadron under Captain John McDermott , prepare to escort the supplies to the surface. The Executive Officer makes a small transmission down to the planetary controll officer on duty to inform him of the situation, and then follows Captain Allen's orders to send a transmission to the rest of the fleet.

Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:43 am by Rachel Tabanne

Word comes from Ojom that the remainder of the Fourth Ranger Battalion is on it's way shortly to Borelias with added uspplies, and additional materials for base construction. The Executive Officer is glad to hear this, as it means more hands on the task of restoring the old Biotics Facility, and the old military base.

The various shuttles and Silver Sea Squadron descend from the "Hanna" and head torwards their new military base.

Sun Oct 10, 2010 10:35 am by Rachel Tabanne

The Executive Officer of the "Hanna" chooses to move the ship into orbit behind 'Blackmoon' the sole moon of Borelias. This is done partially to obsucre the warship, but to provide cover for the warship as well.

Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:33 am by Rachel Tabanne

The privately hired transports arrive in orbit above Borelias. Transmission from the hidden cruiser "Hanna" inform them to begin landing at the spaceport at Phenaru City, and then transfer the Battalion over land to the new base.

Colonel Keith Sampson is the Commander in charge of the Fourth Battalion. Soon it will be his duty to defend the world on behalf of the New Republic and the Chandril Ravens PSC. He has his XO download all of the relevant data on the planet to his datapad, including topography, weather, and local defenses. As his particular transport descends, he prepares instructions for his command. He also sends a message to the advanced team already ahead.

Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:16 pm by White Shadow

*The inceptionist entered Borleias's sector with Zath as the X-Wing pilot. He thought he could just fly on in but before coming in contact with the planet itself he scanned for the planets current activity yet did not scan for other ships nearing his position. Once in contact he ventured down into the atmosphere's then threw the clouds of Borleias.*

Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:38 am by Rachel Tabanne

The X-83 Twintails reconning the planet make orbits aroudn the planet before headed back for refueling. The next wing pair will do recon around the other planets in the system.

From the surface, the escort squadron returns torwards the "Hanna".

Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:55 am by Rachel Tabanne

Each of the recon pilots take their shifts in orbit aroudn the system and the world. They attempt to catalouge the major asteroids in the asteroid belt, make passes around the various outer planets, and even a few passes into the atmosphere's edges for fun. No disciplines are written up by the Xo, for she understands the boredom of recon flights.

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