Arrival in 1439
In reply to Lewis Eugene Grey (msg # 5):
As soon as the IFF is sent, the vessel returns to orbit.
"We have engaged a hostile warship and shot down his fighters, but our beams could not penetrate his armour and our missiles were shot down. He has landed here on this planet. We are short on supplies, so we ask that you stay here until he is neutralized or relief arrives. "
You note that the typical scout configuration of 2 heavy turrets has been replaced with 2 double light turrets, an inner light turrets with triple beams followed by an outer ring with triple missiles, in both the belly and dorsal position on the 300 dTon flying saucer.