It will be 15 days to get to Nova Pacifica. By the time you get there, it will be the 7th Dec 2173, and there is considerable activity. Trade has opened up a bit with Chrysolite, and a Labrysian trader passed through with a number of colonists headed for somewhere the Dastavka had charted, believed to be 2728. Parts have begun to flow in, and the Shamshir and other Gashidda are nearing completion, named New Force and New Dream respectively. Fighters are starting to be purchased or captured and modified here as well.

New Force, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere,
40 Man Drive and 60 Fusion added, both from Shanshurid Branch freighter. Armour slightly reduced.
(6.15G/Move:3250, dDR:140, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 15.5, SM:+10)
Weapons: 12x Beam, 4x Plasma Cannon, Crew:67, 1 Hanger Bays, Capacity: 90 Tons

New Dream, 400 dTon Close Structure,
Two Sharurshid Line Freighter Reactors and Drives, plus two Hero drives added.
(6.1G/Move:3250, dDR:105, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 6, SM:+9)
Weapons: 6x Beam, 2x Plasma Cannon, Crew:40
4 Dissident fighters
1 Assault Shuttle

Dissident Fighter, 23 M, 10 dTon Flattened Sphere
Vilani Fighters modified by the dissidents of Nova Pacifica, based on assistance from Terran designers. Armour is reduced to allow for smaller engines, requiring less power and making room for a beam weapon.
(6.13G/Move:2151, dDR:18, dHP:21, SM:+6)
Weapons: 1x Beam, 2x Missile, Crew:2

Rumours also abound of a small Terran fleet being assigned to Alizarin.
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We arrive and give the friendly signal, landing at the construction site. We disembark and fill everyone in on what we know. Last we heard, New Hope and JEAN BART were going to  Ceti Command to arrnge a new government. The Two Gashiddas are box stock... don't know of they need support or not, but anything coming this way has to go through them.

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 2):

"He is dead? Commodore Eleni Managudeli is dead, and his Kargash destroyed?? Well, in that case, we need to send representatives, NOW. This could mean the end of the conflicts if we move fast, though there are still the Anukundu and the fighters...the New Force is finally ready to go, though the New Dream still has some work to complete. Would you come with us to Ceti-Command then?"

Personally, sure, my team as well, the ship we brought is not really worth much until serious reworked.

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 4):

"Understood. Perhaps the best place to rework that is Alizarin...I hear they have moved in some serious production ability there. We ship them minerals and raw materials, and they send us nice new gear. But you captured it, so you guys decide what to do with it...we just might get our freedom after all!"

We can fly it to Alzarin... but we won't be ableto join you if we do... if Kalishnakov industries is there, they make some cool stuff!

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 6):

"Yes, clearly. Well, this is really our opportunity, so we will understand if you do that. But it will be your call. Do you want to send the ship and come with us back to the Jean Bart, or take the ship to Alizarin?"

Since we understand her limits and difficulties, we'll take her to Alizarin. Then , depending on what we find, we may seek passage back to rejoin JEAN BART.

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 8):

"As you wish."

The Commander has the New Force readied, and he departs by the time you have refueled, giving directions to have your ship refueled and sufficiently supplied for your trip.

Taking on sufficient supplies, you depart the same day, the 7th of December 2173.

[OOC: Route?]

We go 2933 --> 3031 --> 3231 --> Alizarin with  Friendly IFF enabled

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 10):

A trip of around 22 days, you arrive at Alizarin on the 9th Dec 2173.

You find the Auxillary Task Force under Captain Freelunder, has been assigned to Alizarin

Kalishnikov Class Cruiser     : Kalishnikovs direct contribution to the defences of the colonies,
                                Also acts as Task Force Flagship.
Surprise Class Destroyer  x2  : Astonishment, Ambush
Agrippa class Corvettes   x2  : Togo, Duilius
Modified Karl Marx Carrier    : Tsushima Straights
       (300 dTon Hanger, 4G speed, 10 dDr, 10 Beam, 15 missiles, 2 sand)

In addition, the large Kalishnikov Base Fabrika is there, clearly in an attempt to build up the colony.

OK, We approach FABRIKA and identify ourselves as a ship captured by JEAN BART and desirous of upgrades to make us an operational fighting ship again. We also inform them of the death of Commodore Eleni Managudeli and the destruction of his KARGASH light cruiser. We also inform them that JEAN BART and some dissidents along with two of Managudeli's Gashiddas have gone to Ceti Command to create a new Government friendly to our interests. It might be a good place for your fleet to visit.

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 12):

"It would create more problems than it would solve for a Terran warship to be reported there. Civilian vessels would be fine though, but not the warships."

OK, Thought it might make the dissidents more comfortable with breaking away. But You are the Man.

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 14):

"I doubt the dissidents would appreciate us bringing down the veangance of Kidashi on them. Using Terran mercenaries mildly annoys them, but the appearance of Terran warships, particularly a cruiser, would no doubt attract way too much attention. If the dictator is dead, let them recover quietly. You could take the converted Karl Marx, as some of them are around here."

Would it be of use in recovering the Shamshir we disabled?

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 16):

"Is the Shamshir technically ours, or the Dissidents? Personally, I would feel more comfortable with the dissidents taking ownership and arming it up. Plausible deniability is much greater then, and as far as Vilani governance are concerned, they are just a bunch of dissidents living beyond the Vilani borders, and therefore not at the same threat level as hostile and technologically advanced barbarians. Giving them that might, in fact, make them more comfortable in breaking away.

Kalishnikov Enterprises is a free trader, and they are welcome to subcontract to the Dissidents to build up their military, free from Terran Military control. Andrew?"

In reply to Captain Freelunder (msg # 17):

"We have a number of resources we are happy to make available to them, and we have been busy constructing more, such as the recently completed Dwarf, an AK Miner class vessel. But I am really want to work with them to provide new designs and to build up their manufacturing base first, so that the vessels they make are truly their own, and to that end I am happy for them to keep the Shamshir. The Yuri is currently engaged in exploring the rest of the Capella and Thalassa subsectors and hunting pirates therein, and Dastavka is somewhere corewards, and they are the best ships I have for that kind of work.

But I would be happy to see the Tsushima Straights provide some backup to units there. It would hopefully be more of a goodwill visit though. Have hostilities ceased then?"

To my knowledge...  can the Tsushima Straits help repair the Shamshir?  Once it can move and jump, it can be taken somewhere to be upgraded.

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 19):

"Tsushima Straits is a warship, a merchant vessel converted to an escort carrier. The best way to resolve the Shamshir would be to have small maneuver drives installed, as well as temporary power plans, and to land it.

Hmmm, I suppose I could turn a tidy profit if I could bring the Fabrika there for a short while to install the drives, though. It might take a couple of months for something of that size, but we could get it started. If it is safe to travel there, of course. But I might be better of to build the parts ahead of time and just appear there in a month or so to install them. If they want me too, of course."
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Hard to see why the wouldn't... but we can ask. I'd need a ship to go there to do that, doubt this Gashidda is trip worthy... got anything small we can use and bring an answer back?

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 21):

"Sure. The Wills was around here somewhere. The small Crocket class should be ideal."

He calls a junior officer to him and introduces you.

"Jonathon Bourke, Captain of the Wills, will be glad to take you to Clameer. We will just upload the charts, and you can be on your way."

Ummm the Shamshir is at Clarmeer, but the leadership is at Ceti Command, so we would need to go there. If there is an Iken around, it might be better, based on what you have said.

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 23):

"I will put him under your direction, since you know the area. Farewell, and safe travels."

We will see you in a few weeks with answers and information.


I am bringing my whole crew, right?

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 25):

"Not so sure they will all fit. But we can take a couple. The rest can stay here on the military base. I believe hunting for supplies is on the agenda...

What path, Maam?"

Well if we can't take them, that will be fine, just needed to know ... We should be able to go to 3220 and thence to Ceti Command. You Married Captain? She smiles 

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 27):

"Why, uh, yes. Married to the job. You know these vessels only have 10 folk on board. There are no secrets..."

He has the crew set course for 3220, then Ceti-Command after refueling. You will arrive on the 25th Dec 2173.

[Private to Gloria Flake: If you want to try to seduce him, you may as well roll for it. Hyperpsace is a long time...

We may have to hold it here for a bit while we sort out what is happening on Ceti-Command...]
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Even on big ships there are few secrets... she smiles and a week in space on a jump can take a while... so what ever we can do to enjoy the time.


[Private to GM:   10:35, Today: Gloria Flake rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,3,5.  Sex Appeal. skill level is 12.  Seems like a good way to pass the time, is the whole crew male? Just in case everyone wants in... unlikely but... Gloria has been a good girl for far too long in her mind.]

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 29):

A week in space is indeed a long time, and Jonathan has been in space for a very long time! His crew consists of 3 married couples (The Terran scouts are all for sending married couples on extended trips, as it helps avoid other distractions. 1 couple met aboard this vessel...) and 3 other male crew members, 2 relatively recent additions.

Long discussions in Jonathan cabin do begin to get indeed steamy after the first few days in hyperspace.

In reply to Fate (msg # 30):

Well it will be a stress on the little ships A/C system as Gloria is going to really steam up his cabin ... it's been months (at least) since she has  such interaction, and a little just makes that much more hungry for more. Poor Captain Bourke is screwed...

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 31):

Quite literally. HT roll please :)

12:26, Today: Gloria Flake rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,6,4.  HT.


[Private to GM: HT is 12 ... and she is a careful girl ... no babies wanted just now]

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 33):

Hmmm, did not see any precautions being taken...and it did get steamy.

There is such things as morning after pills...

In reply to Fate (msg # 34):

But presume she won't need one at this time...

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 35):

Lol, presumption has brought a lot of babies into the world!

So no steps takes...the Wills arrives at 3220, after several steamy days and nights. The crew may be a little off, but say nothing. You refuel, refining the fuel before the next jump to Ceti-Command. Once again you enter hyperspace...and Jonathans cabin?

If he is so inclined... or we can take care of the single men, one at a time.

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 37):

He is not the sharing type. Besides, some things should not be shared by Master and crew...

In reply to Jonathan Bourke (msg # 38):

Suits Gloria just fine...

In reply to Gloria Flake (msg # 39):

It is another steamy week in hyperspace as you head to Ceti-Command. As you approach the exit point you get ready.

[Private to Gloria Flake: [OOC: Wait for the other thread to catch up...]]
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