Nightfall - Modern Nations Survival Rp Thread

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-Andean Conflict-

 

The war in the Andes was dragging onwards. The SAF was making progress, but much of it was delayed by the rough terrain they were fighting in. The main force moving to attack Santa Cruz had reached its objective, but been halted just before it by fierce urban fighting. Their force attacking towards Arequipa was successfully occupying the coastline, but inland were barely advancing. Their objective to destroy coastal defences had been realised; their navies were now safe, but Arequipa had only just been taken and at a large loss of life. The defences the SAF had put up on their own border were not attacked at all, the Andean troops clearly retreating rather than attempting to attack back. AA guns deployed managed to bring low large sections of the air power being deployed, but most of the fighters retreat as the conflict enters the mountains. With every step the forces take advancing upwards the attack grows more challenging; the advance grinding to a halt outside Sucre.

 

The Australian forces arriving to aid the SAF advance proved helpful, but ultimately their air troops ground the Andeans to a stalemate in the skies around Santa Cruz - any Tali fighters venturing into the mountains were generally brought down. For the ground forces in Ecuador it was a different story. Advancing forces easily capture cities and towns, mostly due to the fact there is an intense lack of any military resistance. Andean forces simply were not present in the region, and civilians were too scared of the attacking forces to offer any substantial resistance.

 

The SAF effort to justify their war was proving successful in their own country, the vast majority of citizens viewed it as a righteous war that could only benefit the Federation and was against a corrupt regime. Within the Andes however, citizens viewed it as different. Infuriated that the SAF would attempt to lie to them about their own government and ask for aid invading their own lands, a large-scale resistance effort is sparked up; the Andean armies experiencing a surge in recruitment.

[_pok_ 1768]

Επαναφέρατε εταιρεία

A series of large heat signatures are identified near the asteroid belt is detected by most space faring nations. The heat signatures hover around the dwarf planet Ceres, which appears to be a bit… bluer… than it once was.

No matter though, as the blue hue around Ceres and the accompanying mystery would be dwarfed by the sudden realization that the heat signatures were gone. Whatever they were, they disappeared.

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Two Days Later

A typical day on Europa lasts 85 hours, that’s enough for the average human to go through three and a half of what would typically be considered a normal day. So in the timespan of one day for Europans, the strange disappearance was solved. Nine spacecraft appeared over the backwater Jovian colony, sitting menacingly over the planet. Transmissions on the planet are hijacked, and in an instant the face of Dmitry Medvedev appeared on the local television screens. He spoke to the people of Europa in a thick Russian accent, accompanied by the former Russian national anthem.

“It is with great pride that our people, the Russian people, have survived our apocalypse. The people of the Old World attempted to slaughter us in the great nuclear genocide that caused the destruction of our nation. But we have been reborn.

With the help of the Reclaimer Corporation, we have rebuilt and reimagined the identity of the Russian persona. We are the true heirs of Caesar and Alexander, the conquerors of all that they once ruled… and more. And that begins here, with Europa.”

Dozens of high-velocity missiles and cannons began firing at once, shelling the surface of the colony. Breaking the ice that the fragile colonies and weapons systems sat on, the colony went into a frenzy as hysteria became the order of the day. The orbital defenses that protected the colony were somehow hijacked using a technology unseen before, and their guns turn on the colony, blasting apart strategic infrastructure.

After nearly four hours of constant surface bombardment, nearly fifty dropships leave the ships stationed in orbit. Inside are a combined force of 6,000 Russian Marines and PhalanX2 drones, as well as a supplementary 2,000 PhalanX1s which are armed for an occupation rather than actual combat.

As they descend onto the surface of Europa, the defense forces are overwhelmed. Either slaughtered or captured, most British troops find their way into the grasp of NeoRussian forces. The surviving population of the planet, roughly 7500 people, are thrust into a forced occupation. Many of whom are to do labor for the good of the NeoRussian regieme. They begin to supplement their power over the planet, the ships in orbit quickly depart, returning from where they came. Dmitry himself lands on the surface of Europa, and construction begins on a flagship for the NeoRussians using forced labor of the colonists.

THE RECLAIMER SPACE FLEET
{WIP, wanted to get post up}

[_pok_ 1768]

R.C.S BUCEPHALUS

The flagship of the Reclaimer Fleet, the Bucephalus, named for the horse of Alexander the Great, is the pride of the corporation and the pinnacle of Human ingenuity and achievement. The ship does not posses a captain, instead it is powered by the Alexander System, an AI designed specifically for Space Combat and interaction. Granted total autonomy, the Alexander captains over all nine ships in the core Reclaimer fleet, with human and VI sergeants to carry out its commands.

Weapons Systems
3x Reclaimer ‘Hephaestus’ Concentrated Microwave Emitters
2x Super-Heavy Anti-Frigate Rail-Guns
10x High Impact Anti-Fighter Laser Turrets
2x Hangar Bay w/ 40 Spectre I StarFighter

R.C.S HYDRA

The Hydra is the sistership of the Bucephalus and often flies directly beside the flagship. They are nearly identical, except that the Hydra is superior to the Bucephalus at Orbital Bombardment. The Hydra possess kinetic bombardment technologies capable of leveling entire cities, generating seismic events through complex computer targeting of fault lines, and rods designed specifically to generate tsunamis off the coasts of targeted nations.

Weapons Systems
2x Reclaimer ‘Hephaestus’ Concentrated Microwave Emitters
1x Super-Heavy Anti-Frigate Rail-Guns
10x High Impact Anti-Fighter Laser Turrets
2x Hangar Bay w/ 40 Spectre I StarFighter
2x Orbital Bombardment Cannons
1x Poseidon Seismic/Tidal Kinetic Rod System

R.C.S PROMETHEUS

A smaller guided missile carrier, the Prometheus is designed specifically for ship-to-ship combat in deep space. Governed by an offshoot of the Alexandrian System, the Sergeant VI, Jason, has been programmed specifically to strategize and simulate space combat and anticipate the movements of the enemy. As such, the Prometheus is the premier ship in the Reclaimer arsenal for naval combat.

Weapons Systems
2x Reclaimer ‘Hephaestus’ Concentrated Microwave Emitters
4x Large Depleted Uranium Missile Bays
2x Medium Depleted Uranium Missile Bays
1x Trident Missile Bay (Non-Nuclear)
1x Hangar Bay w/ 20 Spectre Starfighters

R.C.S MINOTAUR

Another smaller gunboat, the Minotaur also contains a specialized Jason VI for space warfare. The Minotaur possesses great anti-ship capabilities. The difference is that the Minotaur is one of the only ships in the fleet that houses Nike I bombers, which are highly maneuverable stealth craft capable of bombarding a target with great precision.

2x Reclaimer ‘Hephaestus’ Concentrated Microwave Emitters
4x Large Depleted Uranium Missile Bays
2x Medium Depleted Uranium Missile Bays
1x Trident Missile Bay (Non-Nuclear)
1x Hangar Bay w/ 30 Nike I Space Bombers

 

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

The Australasian Federation 

 

In the Federation

 

The research had been done for the Frigate which would be the main warship of the Federation, designed to be over five hundred meters long, to be armed with the new Coil Gun designs to outmatch any Rail Gun and be the best ship cannon one can ask for, also supplemented with other Rail Gun weapons, missiles and the latest in LION Laser Weaponry these ships will become the backbone of the Federations Space Command, however the first vessel had only just gone under construction as the prototype. In the Dry Docks of Sydney Station the first vessels construction goes underway, defended by the two Flagships that will dwarf the Frigates size, but are more of command vessels that require support. (( 9 pages for prototype Frigate ))

 

The Australasian Federations first Cybernetics and Augmentation Technology based Corporation starts up, founded through the King of Australia, John Dorahy it is known as Dorahy Cybernetics Industries, for the first time biomechanical limbs and cybernetics would be made available for the public, however these would be quite a bit less advanced than the Military technology. This would be the first corporation that offers this service, it would move to establish bases in Japan, China, South Korea, Britannia, Germany and the Americas to offer their services to the civilian populations of those nations. (( Mod approval ))

 

The Ecuadorian War

 

Sir Rendon Howard decides the next offensive is to be in Guayas Province, to move to take the largest city in Ecuador that is not the Capital, this move would be a swift one to attempt to quickly taking the neighboring Guayas Province, to reach the city of Guayaquil the largest city and main port of the Nation. The Federal Navy would move in to provide support, now all the Andean Navy is destroyed and the coastal defenses of the Ecuadorian Nation mostly ineffective against the Federations Navy, the RAY Units would move up and take the beaches in a surprise quick stealth attack just before the main invasion force attacks the cities defenses with Air Superiority and hopeful ground superiority.

[Angel~ 34]

South American Federation War Post and Research

 

 

The war continues to rage on, The people clearly enjoying the way the war was going and the justified means the government says as they move troops back and forth. New tactics and plans are sent out to the officers and commanders at the front lines saying not to advance or follow the enemy into the Mountains, they would simply starve them out if possibly. And so the army at Arequipa had decided to hold their position, sometimes assisting the populace in rebuilding their destroyed buildings but mainly entrenching their positions to await reinforcements which is slow because most of the reinforcements are sent to the fight in Santa cruz. The SAF clearly favoring ground combat over vehicles as the majority of reinforcements would be infantry accompanied by some vehicle transport or Rail gun tanks. Fighting continues to go on in Santa Cruz most likely the SAF troops having a clear technological advantage but as the Andeanian people reaction of the fliers poorly, they stop sending them in the night and move those supplies else where in the war. Seeing the Andean army doing more retreating than attacking, The SAF army continues to push on spurred by these retreat's as they shove their armies back towards the on coming Austrailan army.

(Sorry for poor war post, headache and going to sleep)

 

~Research~

 

- Fusion Engines: 3 pages till completion

- Shield Tech: 4 pages till completion

- Terraforming: 4 pages till completion

- Capital Ship: 10 pages till completion

- Space Fighters: 3 pages till completion 

- Asteroid Base: 11 pages till completion

[AndrewTech 3332]

THE IMPERIUM BRITANNIA

April 2nd, 1982

London was in a panic.

"Ma'am! Ma'am!" screamed a panicking young intern. "The Argentines have successfully invaded the Falkland Islands!"

"No..."

"Yes!"

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher snatched the report from the young intern's hands. Her lip started to curl, and she clutched her first. Anger trembled inside of her; who were these Argentines to invade a British colony? No. Overseas Territory. She was using the old term for a British overseas possession.

"So what do we do." she turned to the First Sea Lord, who had just entered the room.

The Admiral looked at her grimly, and after a while simply stated,

"If we let the Argentines get away with this, it truly will be the end of the British Empire. We're already to lose Hong Kong; if this happens... then what next? Will the United States take the British Virgin Islands? What about Bermuda? We're already to lose Hong Kong in 15 years...

Ma'am, we have right on our side. Never mind that we're thousands of miles away from the Falklands! They are British citizens, being oppressed by a foreign power! We still possess a very, very powerful and sizable fleet... I believe we can beat this 3rd world military junta if we try hard enough."

Thatcher turned to face the window, and clasped her hands behind her back.

"The sun never sets on the British Empire. And I don't intend to let night fall today, Admiral. Rally the fleet; we're going to free the Falklands."

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August 4th, 2067

London was in a panic.

"Ma'am! Ma'am!" screamed a panicking young intern. "The Reclaimers and the Russians have successfully invaded Europa Atlantis!"

"No..."

"Yes!"

Prime Minister Dame Ashley Philip snatched the report from the young intern's hands. Her lip started to curl, and she clutched her first.

Anger trembled inside of her; Europa had been her home for almost 5 years; she had been the first human to set foot upon its surface. Who were these Argentines to invade HER British Overseas- No. Extraterrestrial Territory. She was still using the old term for a British possession on the High Seas.

"So what do we do." she turned to the Minister of Extraterrestrial Affairs, who had just entered the room.

The Minister looked at her grimly, and after a while simply stated,

"If we let the Reclaimers get away with this, it truly mark the second decline of the British Empire. If this happens... then what next? Will the Americans take the British Virgin Islands? What about Corsica?

Ma'am, we have right on our side. Never mind that we're hundreds of thousands of miles away from Atlantis Europa! They are British citizens, being oppressed by a foreign power! We still possess a very, very powerful and sizable fleet... I believe we can beat these ignorant war criminals if we try hard enough."

Ashley turned to face the window, and clasped her hands behind her back. After a moment, she muttered,

"The sun never sets on the British Empire. And I don't intend to let night fall today, Minister. Rally the fleet; we're going to free Europa."

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As the miners were hard at work pressuring the British citizens, many simply doing what they were trained to do, into forced labour, the announcement screens on Europa began to flicker.

The system had been hacked by British hackers. Well, at least, the intercom-video system.

What appeared on the screen next was unexpected, to say the least: The logo of the Royal Space Fleet appeared on every screen on the station.

Then the face of the Empress appeared on the screens, as the logo flickered away. She was sitting on her throne, dressed in full British battle gear and wearing the fabled Starlit Crown atop her head.

"I am not amused," she stated bluntly to the British audience, which cheered at the sight of their popular leader.

"By the audacity of ReclaimerCo. and the Russian war criminals that have invaded Europa Atlantis.

Europa, was my father's obsession towards the end of his life. It was to be the jewel in the Starlit Crown, which was only created after his death. And both literally and figuratively, it is, and shall be forever.

To ReclaimerCo, I say this: you have overstepped your bounds, and you shall pay dearly for attacking a peaceful British colony. I know not how your ships attacked Europa so quickly, or even why. There is enough space for all of us...

All that I do know, is that the Atlantians will never forcefully live under Reclaimer or Russian remnants rule. YOU ARE NOT THE HEIRS TO ROME NOR ANCIENT GREECE.

We are the British; almost all the world knows our language, English. Over a third of the world has felt the grip of our rule. Our Empire dwarved all others, and was the largest one to date. Today, it arguable is still one of the biggest in the world, and in space.

We are not your subjects to be toyed with; YOU, are but a cockroach at the bottom of our heels. And you shall be removed from them, very, very shortly.

...

To the Atlantians, I tell you to hang tight. Britannia will liberate you, even if it's the last thing that we do. Even if we must go bankrupt in doing so. Even if we must build a hundred thousand invasion fleets!

We shall fight in the asteroid belts! We shall fight in the nebulas! We shall fight on the planets, and in orbit around the planets! But we shall NEVER SURRENDER!"

The crowd roars in applause and in nationalism as the screen fades away, before their Russian oppressors push them into submission and back to work.

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A few work teams and military details that had been scattered around the moon at the time of the invasion would attempt to harass the Russians and their work details in a guerrilla style manner. Apparently, they had been holed up in several mining outposts in the northern regions of the planet...

It isn't very major, though. In fact, it's most likely nothing more than a nuisance to the Russians as "The Resistance" attempts to combat them.

[sPACE STATISTICS AND FLEET ACTIONS INCOMING IN A SEPERATE POST TONIGHT; STAY TUNED]

[AndrewTech 3332]

THE ROYAL SPACE FLEET INVASION FORCE

The entire Royal Space Fleet is recalled to the Moon.

Thankfully, the convoy ships had been escorting shuttle convoys very near Earth during the incident. The shuttles are grounded at Lumos Nova and at the Argentine Space Station and at the nearly completed Victoria II Space Station, both heavily armored with hundreds of Churchill Starfighters, always on high alert.

Gathered together are 3 Jovian Clipper Class cruisers, the Windsor's Wrath, a number of interplanetary shuttles to act as cryostatis troop transports, and the Endeavour, the British Space Fleet stocks itself with both Churchill and Australian Sabre Starfighters; filled to the brim with these powerful, quick-moving attack vehicles, the fleet carries about 200 Sabre and Churchill fighters between all of their ships, as well as 4,000 human and clone marines, all very, very well trained in the art of space combat, in addition to operations crew and fighter pilots.

Many are armored with Lancelot mechs, and are supported by about roughly 50 packaged EMUs.

Although ReclaimerCo wouldn't know it, a number of fighters and bombers would have been equipped with BroadswordCo Cloaking technology, generators handed off to the British for their mission. At random stretches of the journey, these enhanced, hidden fighters would fly about the fleet's perimeter, guarding it as it journey's onwards. These generators would also be installed on board the troop-carrying shuttles so as to protect them from harms way, and they would be engaged most of the time so as to hide the shuttles from harm.

Attempts to install these generators on the exteriors of the British capital ships en route to their destination and get them working would be instituted as well, in addition to the new LION II lasers that were being produced in Iberian factories for over a year now. They were finally ready to be unveiled. ((Mod Please))

A number of Torpedoes and artillery shells are also equipped with nanites, reprogramed to attack rather than repair a vehicle. It is hoped that these nanites will be devastating to Reclaimer fighters and capital ships, chewing through their hulls and disabling critical systems at crucial points in a battle.

Out of patriotism, nationalism, and their hopes to make a profit off of the war, OrionCo gladly agrees to meet up with the Royal Space Fleet at Mars where they shall refuel and then hop go the British Asteroid Territory begin their long journey to Europa. They would exchange weapons and equipment on the way, and a number of orbital bombers would be transferred to the British carrier and cruisers.

The fleet is always on the lookout for a Reclaimer attack; they had attacked Europa extremely quickly, and without warning. It was thought that they possessed an engine of immense power and speed, one that would dwarf even the British fusion engines upon their completion. All weapons are locked and loaded, and the British fleet decides to shoot first and ask questions later upon seeing any ships that might resemble a fabled reclaimer vessel. Fighters would be manned aboard the cruisers and carriers 24-7, ready to launch to defend the fleet and prevent vulnerability before the fighters from Reclaimer strike.

The cruisers, frigates, and destroyer of the fleet take a spherical defensive position as they travel along their route, defending the Mammoth Carriers and the Windsor's Wrath Carrier-Battleship from blitzkrieg attack.

The Mars base and the colony on the Moon are also on lookout for the Reclaimers, their defenses well guarded and manually controlled by human personnel and independent VIs kept off the grid.

Notably, all Orion-made ships have elusive and secret backdoor shutoff switches that the British command vessel, each respective captain, or OrionCo on Mars can use to disable a ship if ReclaimerCo ends up boarding one, in an unlikely scenario that such happens.

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COALITION SPACE FLEET STATISTICS UPON RENDEVOUS

--1 Windsor's Wrath class Carrier-Battleship

--3 Mammoth class Carriers

--2 M1/M5 Jaguar class Frigates

--3 Jovian Clipper class Cruisers

--1 Endeavor class Destroyer

--425 Assorted Space Fighters and Bombers

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MAMMOTH CLASS (HMS Gallipoli, HMS Benard Montgomery, HMS Stoic Revenge)

The role served by the Mammoth should be one that is quite apparent. The ship is one of the largest star-ships in existence, capable of safely carrying up to 72 of Orion's fighters in three hangar bays, though it would be an easy refit to have it carry Lynxes, cargo, or a nation's own star-fighters. The Mammoth has plenty of armor and considerable local defense against enemy attacks, but it shouldn't be expected to stand up on its own in a prolonged fight without support or without its starfighter compliment.

[ONBOARD WEAPONS:

--Armed with 48 85mm repeating kinetic point-defense batteries each.

--6 LION batteries

--Carries a compliment of any 72 Orion fighters. These three carry 48 SF-1 supremacy fighters and 24 SG-1 space bombers.]

JAGUAR CLASS (HMS Defiant, HMS Vanguard)

The Jaguar is Orion Avionic's main hull, which can be fitted with various modules to serve a roll anywhere from a support frigate to a stasis refrigerator. Fitted with the latest in aerospace technology, these ships are a reliable choice for any nation who chooses to use them, often proving to be as or more effective than government-constructed star-ships, if less custom.

[ONBOARD WEAPONS:

--Armed with total 24 85mm repeating kinetic point-defense cannons

--8 205mm close-range kinetic batteries.

--Main cannon is a plasma-based anti-ship LION cannon that fires 1550 kG projectiles once every two minutes. Velocity is 1600 m/s.]

ENDEAVOUR CLASS (HMS Endeavour)

The Endeavour class destroyer is a powerful ship indeed, armed with a number of point-defense batteries and dual, powerful LION strike cannons. The one Endeavour class ship in existence is also armed with a number of point-defense LION IIs, geared to chew through enemy fighters with their powerful, rapid-fire assault capabilities. However, the ship itself is designed to be a quick moving combat ship, geared towards combatting enemy capital ships quickly and efficiently. It is also heavily armored, and it's full purpose is to serve as a small yet extremely powerful warship.

[ONBOARD ARMAMENTS:

--12 85mm point defense repeating kinetic cannons

--8 LION II point-defense cannons

--2 frontal missile tubes

--2 strike, frontal super-powered LION cannons]

JOVIAN CLIPPER CLASS (HMS Jovian Clipper, HMS King Charles II, HMS Trafalgar)

The symbol of British space dominance, the Jovian Clipper class cruiser is a testament to British ingenuity and extraterrestrial power. It is equipped for various long-range and extraterrestrial operations with hangar bays, a cryostasis chamber, an armory, and even an onboard greenhouse. It is armed with 30 LION II point defense weapons and 15 chain-guns, as well as various offensive LION batteries, EMP launchers, missile tubes, and microwave laser batteries. They also possess a single frontal superpowered LION battery in front of the ship. A fair amount of armor playing protects the ship from weapons fire and meteor showers.

[ONBOARD ARMAMENTS:

--30 LION II point defense cannons

--15 point defense chainguns

--14 LION cannons (7 on each side)

--1 Frontal Superpowered Lion Cannon

--3 German point precision EMP Launchers

--20 Churchill/Sabre Starfighters

--8 Microwave Dissabling Lasers

]

WINDSOR'S WRATH CLASS (HMS Windsor's Wrath)

This is the command ship and, by far, the grandest and hugest ship in the fleet, notably having taken the British almost a decade to construct and build. It has a complement of almost 500 men aboard including fighter pilots, marines, and operations crew. The Wrath is quite heavily armored, and is well-fitted with battle and anti-meteor plating. It is equipped with all the facilities necessary for long-range exploration and for battle, and is the jewel of the Royal Space Navy and of the British Space Ministry.

[ONBOARD ARMAMENTS:

--120 LION II point defense weapons

--45 Chaingun point defense weapons

--4 frontal LION supercharged cannons

--28 LION cannons, 14 on each side

--140 Churchill and Sabre Fighters

--20 Microwave Lasers

--6 point-precision German EMP launchers

--3 Trident Nuclear Weapons (DISARMED AND FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY)

--10 Missile Tubes (2 forwards, 4 on each side)]

ALL SHIPS ALSO HAVE MANUAL VI OVERRIDES INSTALLED.

A SUMMIT FOR THE CALIPHATE WAR IS ALSO CALLED IN LONDON AND ALL NATIONS INVOLVED ARE URGED TO ATTEND.

[Endovelicus 613]

Order of Saint George

 

Air planes landed in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, filled with food and water, medicine and aid. Each played also filled with countless volunteers accompanied with chaplains, with the aim of helping the war torn nation.

 

 

Each box with the phrase “المسيح هو جيد”, Christ is good in arabic. The volunteers spread the message of Godly love, and that Jesus forgives. Small makeshift tent churches are placed for the catholic majority volunteers to celebrate mass. Any non-believer is welcomed and encouraged to hear the mass. Depending on how many arabs were interested a especial chaplain that had learned arabic, or an arabic speaking cleric, is sent to do mass in arabic. ((Mod please.))

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

The Australasian Federation

 

Federal Military Command

 

Federal Military Command were concerned with the situation developing on Europa, the Russians in Exile had teamed up with the Reclaimer Corporation, both groups notorious for lacking in care for basic human life. With a space fleet that potentially outclass every nation on the planet. The Generals converse on the matters "We're still in contact and in control of Titan Colony, defenses have been upped and we're in the process of sending Lancelot Units to bolster the force there, though it'll take some months before they get there. Manned Units ought to be able to defend themselves against hacks. Three hundred are being sent complete with pilots, they'll be organized into platoons and ought to be able to defend the colony." The Fleet Admiral of the Space Fleet says 

 

"What of the Frigates? Commons and Lords voted to spend quite a lump sum of money investing in making these warships, will they do the job once ready?" The Defense Minister asks

 

"Difficult to say, the Reclaimers have a vast array of vessels and we know little of their capabilities, if any of our fighters survive the British Counter attack we'll receive battle data, the first Frigate is under construction at Sydney Station, once that one is done we'll make them more often, the ship is designed for war, five hundred and twenty one meters in length, ought to do well. Currently we're expecting the Britannian Fleet to be routed, we'll open up the dry docks where the Californians use to build ships for the British to help rebuild the ships they'll lose. Our pilots are aware of the dangers, this will be their first test in space combat." the Fleet Admiral replies 

 

"The situation is dire, the Nobles are rightfully worried, send word to Sydney Station, after Britain loses the battle for Europa we'll need the Station ready to try and fend off enemy vessels, although we're largely regarded as insignificant so our station will likely be last to be attacked. If we're lucky, extremely lucky Britain will scuttle the Reclaimer fleet giving us time to finish the first Frigate, then build more of them quickly to send our own out to help the British. If the Asians didn't attack the Californians and caused that massive mess we'd still have some sort of technological edge, as it happens the former USAC and Asian scheming has left us exposed as a planet." the Defense Minister states 

 

Diplomacy 

 

The Australasian Federation extends to the South American Federation an offer, for the King of Australia to marry the Queen of Argentina in a wedding that will strengthen the already strong ties between the two nations 

 

The Australasian Federation proposes a temporary alliance between all space faring nations, the United Terran Accord, an alliance to fight back against Neo-Russia and Reclaimer Corporation to halt their conquest of Terran Colonies. The Federation reminds that while wars rage on Earth, our readiness for defending against an invasion from Reclaimer becomes less and less. The Invasion of the Andeans is a nessesity as it is a nation less advanced as others and requires the South American Federation to uplift them so there are no more weak points. They however point out the African Nations were obviously already strong enough to hold their own before the Caliphates invasion and thus the war must cease there as soon as possible, Greece is also urged to withdraw from their genocide. The Ministers of the Federation hoped that they weren't the only ones on Earth with sense.

 

Research and Development 

 

The First Frigate Prototype continues its construction in Sydney Station, it is still without a class or an individual name as of yet as construction continues knowing there is a threat in the Sol System. (( 9 Pages ))

 

The Australasian Federation's R&D propose to create advanced holographic computers and other hologram based technologies i.e communication. Funding is approved as it may be a boon, soon physical computers may no longer be needed. (( Mod approval ))

[GloryorSolitude 94]

Orion Avionics, Engineering, and Mechanical Manufacturing

On Britain's request, Orion turns over the majority of their existing fleet - including a pair of carriers bound for India's command - to the command of the British command. Upon their departure, they are crewed with the best staff Orion can hire, hoping to make a significant impression on the international stage.

 

Cold Fusion research has progressed loudly due to the open nature of the project. Students and researchers have managed to repeatedly produce situations in which fission occurs in low temperatures. Orion PR officials promise that this discovery is revolutionary on the scale of the steam engine or electricity. Potentially, it will solve world energy problems and likely be the keystone component to extend man's reach out into the grasp of other stars. (1 page)

 

All three of Orion's cosmodromes have been completed and are fully operational. Provided nobody starts throwing stones at them, they promise far quicker construction capacity for Orion and the nations that harbor them, as well as the capacity to facilitate construction of four or five capital ships a piece. At this, Orion begins large construction projects to produce a number of ships (below) for combat and civilian purposes alike. Furthermore, their training of marines locally on Mars, as well as their hiring of Agoge mercenaries would likely make Orion appear a significant power on its own beyond Earth, perhaps to the concern of humanity's leaders. ((Cosmodromes subtract 2 turns for construction, expanded capacity approved))

 

On the note of militarism, Orion has released another ship to the market. Orion announces the release of the Leopard and Leopard-II Frigate Class Starcruisers. 

The Leopard-I and Leopard-II serve a role that the Lynx cannot due to its lack of interplanetary capability. Notably, the Leopard-II is only available privately as part of a contract between Orion and its parent, Britannia.  Leopards act as small maneuverable frigates to defend the bigger ships from small craft and fighters and to support capital ships during an attack. The Leopards are notable for a couple of qualities; firstly, they can dock on the underside of a Mammoth the be transported by the mothership, and likely other nations could dock them on their own ships. Secondly, they act as a hybrid between HALOs and Starships in that they can enter atmosphere and descend to a low altitude for a short period of time - they cannot stop to hover or land without special solid boosters. ((Two pages each))

 

Leopard-I Variants and Armament

All Frigates are armed with an additional 16 small chainguns for combat enemy fighters and missiles.

 

Leopard-I Support Frigate

 

Support Frigates are armed with versatility in mind. Central on the hull on top and bottom are four dual-barreled batteries firing plasma rounds at a decent rate of fire with a velocity high enough to reliably hit small and maneuverable craft, but not fighters. They can also reliably cause damage to most capital ships, but it would be no keystone in a fight. Additionally, the frigate is armed with a pair of tri-barreled rotary turrets firing smaller metal rounds at a quicker pace. Primarily, these turrets are to target space bombers and small starships.

 

Leopard-I Assault Frigate

 

For a pretty penny, the Leopard-I Support Frigate can be upgraded to the Assault Frigate. The difference here lies in the primary armament. The two topside turrets are moved farther back on the hull and a main cannon takes their original spot. This fires large plasma rounds that give it an edge against capital ships and in long-range combat. It lacks the same stopping power as the guns on a true destroyer, but it's a suitable replacement for those who cannot afford a destroyer. Additionally, four extra tri-barreled turrets are added to the ship's stern to protect its vulnerable engines.

 

Leopard-I Phalanx Frigate

 

Alternatively, one could order a Leopard-I Phalanx. This variant trades in all turrets and batteries for sixteen fast firing tetra-barreled turrets firing plasma slugs. Though lacking the muzzle velocity of other guns, this turret can still pack a punch in projectile quantity, especially when it comes into combat with other frigates, fighters, bombers, gunboats, or other small enemy craft in close range. When up close, it can do considerable harm to capital ships by targeting vulnerable areas, but shouldn't be depended on in a prolonged fight with capital ships.

 

The Leopard-II is armed in a similar - almost identical way. However, the duel-barreled batteries are replaced with the longer-ranged LIONs in a similar format. In addition, the 12 phalanx chainguns are replaced with the new LION IIs. All other turrets are powered by Orion's plasma technology.

 

Construction and Development

 

On Mars, Ursa Cosmodrome, three construction projects begin.

-2 M1/M2 Jaguars (8 pages)

-One Leopard-II Phalanx Frigate

 

In Polaris Cosmodrome, Ireland, three projects begin.

-2 Endeavor Class Destroyers (5 turns)

-1 Leopard-II Assault Frigate (2 turns)

 

In Andromeda Cosmodrome, USSR, construction of five Leopard-II Support Frigates begins. (2 turns)

 

On Orion Moonbase, construction of a T2/T4 Jaguar begins. (7 turns)

 

The MAP Project progresses well. Several early prototypes have been constructed and are under testing by the local Marines on Mars. (7 pages) In a press release, Orion has revealed some basic details about the MAP Project. The Multirole Auxilary Platform is a basic skeletal frame on which a light mech-suit can be built. In this instance, three such EVA variants are planned for the suit's initial launch. Firstly is a simple assault suit for boarding ships, second is a suit specialized for mechanical work in the field, supposed to carry a variety of tools for construction and repair. Finally, Orion suggests they will release a heavy suit - the heaviest the MAP can support - carrying a variety of gear and weapons to breech enemy hulls and facilities. Specifics are not yet available, according the the release.

 

Orion Assets

Orion Mars Colony Alpha

​Personnel:

55,000 Civilians, Engineers, Officers, etc.

700 Agoge Mercenaries

1200 Orion Marines

100 Orion Turret Defense Operators

250 Orion Fighter Pilots

 

Military Equipment:

12 M2

12 Prototype MAP Marine Assault Suits

3 Prototype Breacher Heavy Assault Suit

40 Anti-Aircraft HV Turrets

8 Heavy Plasma Defense Turrets (Anti-large craft)

220 SF-1 Arbiter Air-Superiority Fighters

105 SF-2 Justiciar Multi-Role Fighter

65 SG-1 Executioner Space-Bombers

20 Prototype SD-1 Warden Strike Drones

 

Orion Moonbase

Personnel:

900 Orion Construction & Research Personnel

300 Agoge Mercenaries

48 Orion Fighter Pilots

30 Turret Defense Personnel

 

Military Equipment:

12 M3 Lynx Bombers

8 Anti-Aircraft Defense Turrets

2 Heavy Plasma Turrets

36 SF-1 Arbiter Air-Superiority Fighters

12 SF-2 Justiciar Multi-Role Fighters

 

Orion Starfleet

 

(Mammoth) OCS Gallipoli British Command

(Mammoth) OCS Troy British Command

(Mammoth) OCS Stoic Revenge British Command

(Mammoth) OCS Feeling Lucky? Over Mars

 

(M2/M5 Jaguar) OCS Defiant British Command

(M2/M5 Jaguar) OCS Vanguard of Freedom British Command

(M1/M3 Jaguar) OCS Aptitude Over Mars

(T3/E2 Jaguar) OCS Stonewall Over Mars

[_pok_ 1768]

The Reclaimer Space Fleet
(Pt. 2)

The Alexander System

The Alexander System is a complex web of virtual intelligence paired with highly intelligent and augmented human beings. The entire fleet is under the command of the System, which is captained by the Alexander AI. Beneath it are a series of highly subordinate VIs, each assigned to a different ship. The AI is designed specifically to manage conflict in open space and in orbit, allowing for highly organized and calculated tactics. The VIs each specialize in specific tactics and plans based upon their ship and class.

R.C.S EMPOUSAI

A heavily armed anti-frigate cruiser, the Empousai emphasizes fast attack and heavy hitting missile bombardment. With advanced ballistic and kinetic shielding systems, the Empousai can take quite the punch too. The Empousai also features a highly advanced ballistic missile system which centers around the Javelin Missile System, a series of cluster bombs with depleted uranium shells that bore into the hull of the ship before exploding upon remote detonation or automatically after 30 seconds.

2x Hephaestus Microwave Cannons
2x Javelin Missile Bays
1x Trident Missile Pods
4x Metalstorm "Super Heavy" Gatling Guns
1x Hangar Bay w/ 15 Spectre I Starfighters

R.C.S CHARON

The Charon features a single, heavy cannon which fires massive 3ft radius rocket propelled shells. It opens fire at the target, and shreds through the hull with incredible precision it can be fired twice per minute, and requires a three minute cool down afterward. The ship also features several other laser-based cannons, similar to LION or QAHAR II cannons which have been so prominently used by Earth's armies. Charon is mostly a support ship, complementing the Empousai and Bucephalus very well in combat simulations.

1x Javelin Missile Bay
1x Zeus 'Lightning' Cannon
2x Metalstorm "Super Heavy" Gatling Gun
2x Apollo "Sunfire" Laser Cannon

R.C.S HERACLES

Heracles is mainly a support ship, similar in features and build to the Prometheus. It is a heavy missile cruiser, and does well supplement the destroyers in active combat. It's design also features serious orbital bombardment capabilities, making the Heracles one of the best dual-threat ships in the Reclaimer arsenal. The Heracles is the most expensive of the non-flagship designs because of its dual purpose, but makes up for the cost in effectiveness.

1x Poseidon Seismic/Tidal Kinetic Disruptor
2x Javelin Missile Pods
1x Metalstorm 'Ultra-Heavy' Gatling Gun
3x Apollo 'Sunfire' Laser Cannons
4x Light Kinetic Bomb Bays
1x NIKE I Bomber Strike Bay (20 Spacecraft)

R.C.S TARAXIPPI

Another ship similar to the Heracles, the Taraxippi does not feature the same orbital bombardment augmentations that are prominent in the Heracles. Instead, the Taraxippi focuses more on a support role in combat. Relatively light on heavy weapons, the Taraxippi features an astonishing 4 Hangars, each capable of holding 25 spacecraft. Two bays are specifically for Spectre I starfighters, while the other two are for Nike I bombers and Athena Dropships that specialize in boarding operations of enemy vessels. 

4x Hangar Bays
2x Apollo 'Sunfire' Laser Cannons
1x Trident Missile Pods
1x Metalstorm Ultra Heavy Gatling Gun

R.C.S ACHILLES

Rivaled only by the Bucephalus, the Achilles is the only destroyer class ship in the Reclaimer arsenal. It is nearly 2x larger than any of the other ships in the fleet, and is under direct control of the Alexander VI. The only one of its kind to be under such command. The Achilles features the most advanced weapons systems as well as two hangar bays, but the most distinguishable feature of the Achilles is its incredible speed. The Achilles can hit nearly 2x the speed of sound in combat, quite literally able to do circles around the enemy as it shreds them to pieces.

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SPACE BATTLE - The First Engagement 



The British fleet moves slowly toward Mars from their rendezvous point in Earth Orbit, and their high command believed they could rest easy. The Reclaimer/NeoRussian fleet would not attack so close to Imperium space. Or so they believed. As they moved within roughly 6o million miles of Earth (about 20 days from Martian reinforcements) the Windsor's Fist detected a foreign blip on their radar from the direction of the asteroid belt. After about thirteen hours, the blip was found once more. Directly behind the Imperium fleet.



From seemingly nowhere, the Reclaimer Fleet opened fire on the Imperium's crown jewels. The H.M.S Gallipoli is taken out by the massive cannon on the R.C.S Charon in only three shots, breaking it quite literally in half, however the cannon is knocked out of service after a hard hit from the H.M.S Stoic Revenge and the Charon seemingly blips from the battlefield, it's main fighting component knocked out of service. The R.C.S Hydra engages the H.M.S Endeavour, out classing it in nearly every move. The VI system, Jason, does an incredible job of out maneuvering the Imperium's inferior systems as the AI Alexander oversees the battlefield, simulating each move as they fight. The H.M.S Endeavour is hit hard by Microwave Cannons, knocking down their engines and leaving the Endeavour floating uselessly in space. The Reclaimer do serious damage, but the battle does not go long enough to destroy the ship.



The Windsor's First engages the R.C.S Achilles, the crown jewel of the Reclaimer combat fleet, and the fight is truly one of epic proportions. The British prove their worth as they match the AI's combat abilities, forcing it to run seriously heavy calculations in order to outclass the Windsor's Fist. However, the unimaginable speed of Achilles propels it over the Windsor's Fist, circling the much slower ship and shredding the hull, putting dents in nearly every part of the ship.

The Reclaimer fleet, after inflicting seriously heavy damage, retreats as they knock three ships out of commission temporarily (H.M.S Endeavour, H.M.S Windsor's Fist, H.M.S Vanguard) and destroying one (H.M.S Gallipoli). The Reclaimer fleet seemingly blips out, a small energy blip detected near the dwarf planet Ceres about 14 hours later, just outside of the asteroid belt.

 

[urukaresh 2]

Oythrian Military and Genetics

Carnifex now avalable for sale

The carnifex is a large anti armor heavly armored assult shock unit made for one prupose and one only kill all targets

The Gargoyle is ready for sale

The gargoyle is an air combat fighter able to,keep,up with even the fastest atmosphereic fliers slicing them to ribbons

Both Gargoyles and Carnifexs will,be able to utilize Bio weapons as well as the Termagaunt whoch is a Hormagaunt with Bio weapons other than claws

All Tyranid units recalled to main base Human mercenarys still fighting in Ethiopia

Project Locust Begins

[dirtryhary 26]

United American Empire

 

Things has quieted down after the initial Imperial proclamation, the people content. The Empire had united the loose states more then ever, and some even argued they now had more power in Imperial Hall. Emperor Simon Castro works closely with the Hall, ensuring organized cooperation. Following the coveted American Compromise system of old, both sides were never happy, but always content. The army has been renamed to be America's Freedom Fighters (AFF). The AFF would closely follow old CPNA doctrine, the army mainly consisted of lightly armored but high tech Mobile Infantry.  With the Dominion sharing all it's tech, troops would have rail-gun rifles, human modifications, and other advanced tech. A core of dedicated American's under the guidance of Dominion Death Korps forms. Called the Emperor's Will, they would be heavily modified and augmented special ops. Funding would be big so as to support large numbers, as the men are rapidly trained in the Empire's varying climates. The AFF is charted to reach seven million, hopefully an easy number to reach due to the Empire's sheer land and population.

 

The CSA needle rifles had finished completion. Capable of big large amounts of razor sharp needles. Capable of piercing most armor, and then seriously wounding. Barbed so as to tear as it goes through or is pulled out, it would immobilize humans if it hits the right part. Thanks to advanced HUDS, human weak/nerve points would be targeted, to make the needle rifles deadly effective. Some are tipped with poison from South America, but are generally for specialist.

 

In Africa, the total amount of troops involved raises to One and a half million. Nine hundred thousand men are committed to the pincer move in the west. The rest gather in Morocco, particularly Tangier. They are told to wait for further orders. The AFF navy is stationed in the Azores, assisting shipping. 

 

With things relatively quiet on land, the American Empire looks to the stars. Particularly interested was the emperor himself, always with his head in the stars. The Empire's complement so far was two Dominion battlecruisers, Tali's, and a colony on Mars. The Empire planned to expand their complement. More Dominion Battlecruisers are charted to be built. However, the Empire plans to make an entirely new class of space-ship;

 

All nation's space ships were dreadfully slow, even the Reclaimer Corps. They relied on propulsion, and calculated maneuvers to win the day. Sure space was all numbers to crunch to win victory, but that was not true space warfare. The freedom to sore in any direction, with scant limitations. To sore the very stuff you cruise through, was to win. The CSA had been a completely green nation, and so was the Empire. Called BATS, they would be medium sized and highly mobile space ships. Instead of standard propulsions they would harness the Sun. With four large sails to harness solar wind, these ships could move faster and far more agile then any other known ship. It would have four main battle cannons, and various LION systems taken from the USAC after their defeat. Top notch Rail-guns, and other systems would be installed. Australian VI targeting systems would man the weapons, but Bats would also contain a human crew. Twenty crewmen, Twelve Dominion Death Korpsmen, and the Captain with his strategist. Lacking a fancy AI, the Bat complement would rely on pure skill and speed. These Captains and their fast acting strategist will use the ships as they'r meant, to out maneuver enemy ships and wear them to dust.

 

((Mod for time/approval))

 

 

The Empire reaches out to Orion, to ask for a full list of purchasable spaceships

 

​After the shocking British defeat, their space fleet is offered the opportunity to make emergency repairs on the SPEAR space station over mars. They would be re supplied, thought the Empire stays out of the Reclaimer war, not having been provoked yet.

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

SYDNEY SUMMIT

Nations involved in the wars of Africa and in Europe are invited to partake in the Peace Summit hosted by the Australasian Federation. It is encouraged that all parties must find a resolution here and now, Sydney being now the largest Financial Center in the world being the choice of the venue, the Australasian Federation itself wished for nominal peace to return to Africa, Europe and the Middle East and experts had been gathered from across the world to tell the delegates why peace was the best option. The Right Honourable Viscount Patrick Dorahy younger brother of the King of Australia himself was hosting the Conference, being involved in many NGO's that help get aid to war torn regions across the globe, he begins his opening speech.

 

"Delegates from the various nations that have attended today, the Australasian Federation holds true neutrality in the war in Africa, the Middle East and in Europe. We would like to make sure that the peace summit today remains peaceful, thus forces of the State Army of Australia will be guarding us today and there will be no repeat of what has occurred in previous summits. As the worlds premier financial capital Sydney knows money, it knows prosperity and it knows progress. We monitor the economy carefully from the various skyscrapers in this city, we try to make sure the world as a whole enjoys the benefits of economic growth. However it saddens me to inform you all today that with this war raging, the various colonies of Space Faring nations at risk, the general state of the world wide market is going to take a turn for the worse unless we do something to stop the wars today."

 

He moves to take a seat where the hosting delegation

 

"It is time for us to hear the voices of the various delegations present."

[Pureimp10 5691]

Ethiopia quick post

 

With the war having gone on for years, Dawit decided it was time to finish it with peace.

 

He would reply to the invitation to the peace summit, stating that he would be there along with the South African representative.