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« on: June 13, 2011, 04:20:34 PM »28th October 3119 1000UST High King’s Office Planet Deaer
As First Space Lord Gryphon Isaac was ushered into the High King’s office he wondered what he had been summoned for. Whilst the Hushnak War was underway the routine briefs to the High King occurred at 1300 each day.
‘You summoned me my High King’
Looking up from his terminal, the High King smiled and spoke.
‘Yes First Space Lord. Sit down.’
As Isaac sat down, the High King continued, ‘I know you are wondering why I’ve asked you to turn up early today. Firstly, I have political appointment that means the 1300 briefing will have to scrubbed, secondly I want you to outline what the next stage of the war will be.’
‘Yes my High King, I have an update that Cruiser Sqn #3 under the command of Deputy Space Marshal Iefan have intercepted and destroyed another FROAICH class vessel in the Sirius system at 0825. As far as the Fleet’s next move is concerned, the victory in the Sirius system gives us the chance to gain the initiative. It is possible that the enemy have more ships in Giclas 99-49. The only way to find out is a jump point assault; unfortunately the best ships for the job are the Cymru battleships that are being refitted and will not leave dock until mid-Dec this year. Therefore, I intend to send the beam armed cruisers of Cruiser Sqn #2 through.’
‘I see, the Sgarlets class cruisers aren’t as well protected as the battleships. Aren’t you taking a big risk?’
‘Yes, but the cruisers are of limited utility in open space and we can afford to take a few losses if it means we can discover the enemy strength in Giclas 99-49.’
‘Very well, I won’t second guess you, the conduct of the war is in your hands. How long before the assault?’
‘They are currently on the other side of the system, it will take them 12 days to get into position.’
‘Before you go Gryphon, I have on further item to discuss. I have read the medal board’s recommendations and I would like your opinion.’
‘The Board’s recommendations are reasonable, the Distinguished Gallantry Cross for Isolde Pearce is well deserved.’
‘I see, why no Distinguished Service Cross for Deputy Space Marshal Jarman? Speak frankly Gryphon.’
Looking decidedly uncomfortable, the First Space Lord replied ‘Despite being the commander of Battle Group Sirius DSM Jarman does not deserve a DSC, he rushed a turnaround of his fighters that could have ended in disaster.’
‘I thought you might say that; however, Conway Jarman has powerful sponsors in the Council of Kings that even I cannot just ignore. I’m sorry my friend but, for political reasons, Jarman will be awarded a Distinguished Service Cross. Also, I have read the combat reports and I’m a bit surprised that the Board didn’t recommend Pearce for a High King’s Cross; therefore, I am upgrading her award.’
Looking at the uncomfortable body language of the First Space Lord, the High King knew that his directives had hit a raw nerve. ‘time to smooth a few ruffled feathers’ he thought to himself.
‘As the High King wishes.’
‘Now don’t get upset old friend, I have one final directive for you. I have decided to resurrect an old tradition from the days of the ancients. First the first time in over a thousand years I am going to bestow warlord titles.’
Gryphon Isaac looked up sharply from inspecting a fixed point on the floor. ‘I’m sure the people would love that my High King.’
‘I’m sure they will. As the commander of Battle Group Sirius, in the new year, Conway Jarman will be gifted the title of Defender of Sirius. Now I can’t have the First Space Lord untitled and so I’m bestowing on you the title of Defender of Deaer. Congratulations, you’ve earned it.’
Looking slightly shocked Gryphon Isaac replied ‘I am honoured my High King.’
‘Good, I’ll see you tomorrow at 1300 for our next regular brief, dismissed.’
Elsewhere in the Celtic Empire
At 2325, Waunoer 004 (Space Captain Avril Jasper) probes an unexplored jump point in the Luyten 745-46 system and discovers the Gliese 288 system.
30th October 3119 – Sirius System – At 1855, another FROAICH is detected by Cruiser Sqn #2. They change course to close on it.
2nd November 3119 At 1008, Cruiser Sqn #2 finally catches up with the FROAICH and kill it.
3rd November 3119 – At 1608, Waunoer 004 (Space Captain Avril Jasper) probes an unexplored jump point in the Luyten 745-46 system and discovers the Gliese 382 system.
5th November 3119 – At 1708, Waunoer 004 (Space Captain Avril Jasper) probes the last unexplored jump point in the Luyten 745-46 system and discovers the Luyten 820-19 system.
The CSN announce the award of several medals from the Battle of Sirius. The CO of Cruiser Sqn #2, Deputy Space Marshal Ermid Mills is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. The strike leader for the fighters of Carrier Group #1, Space Commodore Digon Bolt is also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Another DSC is awarded to the CO of Carrier Group #1 and Battle Group Sirius, Deputy Space Marshal Conway Jarman. For the first time since the Celts started operating in space, the High King’s Cross, the highest award for gallantry, is awarded to the CO of Cruiser Sqn #1, Deputy Space Marshal Isolde Pearce. The citation mentions the heavy losses her outnumbered ships had inflicted upon the Hushnak before the other CSN forces could get into range.
12th November 3119 – At 1508, elements of Cruiser Sqn #2 CJ Coch Tan, CA Sgarlets and CA Dwayne Peel under the command of Deputy Space Marshal Gaerwen Boundfound perform a combat jump into the Giclas 99-49 system. A thermal contact is reported on the JP for a new class of vessel (reporting name ZEUS). The ships head away from the JP whilst they wait for their active sensors to come back on line. 35 secs after transit, the active sensors on all three ships stabilise and the ZEUS is scanned. It has a mass of 72000 tonnes. Assuming that it is a freighter or jump gate construction ship, the CAs close to engage.
As its fire control had stabilised Dwayne Peel opens fire and kills the Zeus in a single volley. At 1509, Cruiser Sqn #1 sets off to explore the system. Most of the JPs in the system now have jump gates around them. At 1739, another ZEUS is detected at the remaining jump point without a jump gate. Cruiser Sqn 1 sets off in pursuit.
14th November 3119 – At 1609, Cruiser Sqn #1 catch up with the ZEUS and destroy it at 1610.
19th November 3119 – At 0510, Cruiser Sqn #3 detects another enemy survey ship in the Sirius system. They set off in pursuit.
20th November 3119 – At 2010, Cruiser Sqn #1 makes a combat transit into the Gliese 205 system. There are no enemy forces the other side. Unsure of which way to advance, Cruiser Sqn #1 returns to the Giclas 99-49 system and Survey Sqn #3 is called forward to survey each system. Meanwhile, warships in the Giclas 99-49 system will watch and wait for enemy ships using the jump points.
21st November 3119 – At 0010, Cruiser Sqn #3 catches up with the FROAICH in the Sirius system. At 0111, it is destroyed by a volley of Arrows. At 0311, Cruiser Sqn #1 makes a combat jump into the Luytens Star system. A ZEUS is detected on the jump point. It is destroyed within 30 secs. Another ZEUS is detected and the sqn heads for it. The presence of the ZEUS and the lack of jump gates in the system suggest that this is not the route to the Hushnak home system. At 2311, the final ZEUS is destroyed.
4th December 3119 – At 0111, Cruiser Sqn #3 detects another FROACH in the Sirius system. They move to engage. At 2213, the target is destroyed.
14th December 3119 – A breakthrough is made in the communications with the aliens in the Gamma Leporis system. They identify themselves as the Grirg Entity. Also, the BBs of BB Div #1 finish their refits and set course for the Giclas 99-49 system. At 1313, the survey ships of Survey Sqn #3 separate and head off into the depths of the Gliese 205 system. It is a huge risk as, if Hushnak warships turn up, Cruiser Sqn #1 will not be able to support the widely dispersed ships.
17th December 3119 – At 0443, Draig Goch 008 (Space Captain Erdudvyl Pearson) detects a strength 1325 thermal and EM signal from Asteroid #35 in the Gliese 205 system. Cruiser Sqn #1 sets off towards the colony to start blockading it. Now they have a ground target to assault, the 1st and 2nd Heavy Assault Divs and the 1st Marine Div start loading onto troopships.
18th December 3119 – At 0213, another FROACH is detected in the Sirius system. Cruiser Sqn #3 races off after it.
19th December 3119 – At 1613, a new JP with an alien jump gate is detected in the Gliese 205 system. Cruiser Sqn #2 moves forward from the Giclas 99-49 system to investigate.
21st December 3119 – At 1843, Cruiser Sqn #3 finally catches up with the FROACH in the Sirius system at fires Arrows at a range of 7.29M km. the Arrows kill the target at 1845.
29th December 3119 – At 2145, elements of Cruiser Sqn #2 CJ Coch Tan, CA Sgarlets and CA Dwayne Peel under the command of Deputy Space Marshal Gaerwen Boundfound perform a combat jump through the unexplored jump gate in the Gliese 205 system. Thanks to the intelligence they had gained from prisoners, the system the gate led to was quickly identified as the Hushnak system. Rather than give away that they know the location of the system Cruiser Sqn #2 jumps back out of the system.
30th December 3119 – At 0045, another ZEUS class jump gate construction ship enters the Gliese 205 system. Cruiser Sqn #2 engage and destroy it with a single broadside from the CA Stephen Jones (Deputy Space Marshal Ermid Mills).
As First Space Lord Gryphon Isaac was ushered into the High King’s office he wondered what he had been summoned for. Whilst the Hushnak War was underway the routine briefs to the High King occurred at 1300 each day.
‘You summoned me my High King’
Looking up from his terminal, the High King smiled and spoke.
‘Yes First Space Lord. Sit down.’
As Isaac sat down, the High King continued, ‘I know you are wondering why I’ve asked you to turn up early today. Firstly, I have political appointment that means the 1300 briefing will have to scrubbed, secondly I want you to outline what the next stage of the war will be.’
‘Yes my High King, I have an update that Cruiser Sqn #3 under the command of Deputy Space Marshal Iefan have intercepted and destroyed another FROAICH class vessel in the Sirius system at 0825. As far as the Fleet’s next move is concerned, the victory in the Sirius system gives us the chance to gain the initiative. It is possible that the enemy have more ships in Giclas 99-49. The only way to find out is a jump point assault; unfortunately the best ships for the job are the Cymru battleships that are being refitted and will not leave dock until mid-Dec this year. Therefore, I intend to send the beam armed cruisers of Cruiser Sqn #2 through.’
‘I see, the Sgarlets class cruisers aren’t as well protected as the battleships. Aren’t you taking a big risk?’
‘Yes, but the cruisers are of limited utility in open space and we can afford to take a few losses if it means we can discover the enemy strength in Giclas 99-49.’
‘Very well, I won’t second guess you, the conduct of the war is in your hands. How long before the assault?’
‘They are currently on the other side of the system, it will take them 12 days to get into position.’
‘Before you go Gryphon, I have on further item to discuss. I have read the medal board’s recommendations and I would like your opinion.’
‘The Board’s recommendations are reasonable, the Distinguished Gallantry Cross for Isolde Pearce is well deserved.’
‘I see, why no Distinguished Service Cross for Deputy Space Marshal Jarman? Speak frankly Gryphon.’
Looking decidedly uncomfortable, the First Space Lord replied ‘Despite being the commander of Battle Group Sirius DSM Jarman does not deserve a DSC, he rushed a turnaround of his fighters that could have ended in disaster.’
‘I thought you might say that; however, Conway Jarman has powerful sponsors in the Council of Kings that even I cannot just ignore. I’m sorry my friend but, for political reasons, Jarman will be awarded a Distinguished Service Cross. Also, I have read the combat reports and I’m a bit surprised that the Board didn’t recommend Pearce for a High King’s Cross; therefore, I am upgrading her award.’
Looking at the uncomfortable body language of the First Space Lord, the High King knew that his directives had hit a raw nerve. ‘time to smooth a few ruffled feathers’ he thought to himself.
‘As the High King wishes.’
‘Now don’t get upset old friend, I have one final directive for you. I have decided to resurrect an old tradition from the days of the ancients. First the first time in over a thousand years I am going to bestow warlord titles.’
Gryphon Isaac looked up sharply from inspecting a fixed point on the floor. ‘I’m sure the people would love that my High King.’
‘I’m sure they will. As the commander of Battle Group Sirius, in the new year, Conway Jarman will be gifted the title of Defender of Sirius. Now I can’t have the First Space Lord untitled and so I’m bestowing on you the title of Defender of Deaer. Congratulations, you’ve earned it.’
Looking slightly shocked Gryphon Isaac replied ‘I am honoured my High King.’
‘Good, I’ll see you tomorrow at 1300 for our next regular brief, dismissed.’
Elsewhere in the Celtic Empire
At 2325, Waunoer 004 (Space Captain Avril Jasper) probes an unexplored jump point in the Luyten 745-46 system and discovers the Gliese 288 system.
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Gliese 288-A G0-V Diameter: 1.53m Mass: 1.08 Luminosity: 0.82
Gliese 288-A I: Colony Cost: 30.20, Temperature: 1169.6, Gravity: 1.13, Orbit: 0.18
Carbon Dioxide 97%, Sulphur Dioxide 3.0%, Pressure: 37.99
Gliese 288-B M7-V Diameter: 278k Mass: 0.12 Luminosity: 0.0023. Orbits Gliese 288-A at 13938 AU.
Jump Points
1) Luyten 745-46: Distance: 22.0 Bearing: 42
30th October 3119 – Sirius System – At 1855, another FROAICH is detected by Cruiser Sqn #2. They change course to close on it.
2nd November 3119 At 1008, Cruiser Sqn #2 finally catches up with the FROAICH and kill it.
3rd November 3119 – At 1608, Waunoer 004 (Space Captain Avril Jasper) probes an unexplored jump point in the Luyten 745-46 system and discovers the Gliese 382 system.
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Gliese 382-A M2-V Diameter: 696k Mass: 0.39 Luminosity: 0.03
Jump Points
1) Luyten 745-46: Distance: 6.4 Bearing: 98
5th November 3119 – At 1708, Waunoer 004 (Space Captain Avril Jasper) probes the last unexplored jump point in the Luyten 745-46 system and discovers the Luyten 820-19 system.
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Luyten 820-19-A M6-V Diameter: 417k Mass: 0.16 Luminosity: 0.005
Luyten 820-19-A I: Colony Cost: 6.42, Temperature: 293.6, Gravity: 0.28, Orbit: 0.012
Luyten 820-19-A II: Colony Cost: 1.90, Temperature: -43.9, Gravity: 0.80, Orbit: 0.12
Nitrogen 78%, Carbon Dioxide 15.8%, Argon 6.2%, Pressure: 0.51
Luyten 820-19-A III: Colony Cost: 1.90, Temperature: -156.7, Gravity: 0.31, Orbit: 0.32
Luyten 820-19-A IV: Colony Cost: 1.90, Temperature: -186.6, Gravity: 6.6, Orbit: 0.58
Total Moons: 17
Luyten 820-19-A VI: Temperature: -223.1, Gravity: 0.56, Orbit: 1.75
Luyten 820-19-A VI - Moon 17: Colony Cost: 5.77, Temperature: -225.5, Gravity: 0.34, Orbit: 0.02
Total Moons: 18
Luyten 820-19-A VII: Colony Cost: 5.85, Temperature: -228.4, Gravity: 0.92, Orbit: 2.90
Hydrogen 78%, Helium 22.0%, Pressure: 0.84
Total Moons: 5
Luyten 820-19-B M9-V Diameter: 153k Mass: 0.08 Luminosity: 0.0003. Orbits Luyten 820-19-A at 29.0 AU.
Luyten 820-19-B I: Temperature: -167.1, Gravity: 0.66, Orbit: 0.10
Luyten 820-19-B II: Temperature: -204.6, Gravity: 0.68, Orbit: 0.24
Jump Points
1) Luyten 745-46: Distance: 14.8 Bearing: 118
The CSN announce the award of several medals from the Battle of Sirius. The CO of Cruiser Sqn #2, Deputy Space Marshal Ermid Mills is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. The strike leader for the fighters of Carrier Group #1, Space Commodore Digon Bolt is also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Another DSC is awarded to the CO of Carrier Group #1 and Battle Group Sirius, Deputy Space Marshal Conway Jarman. For the first time since the Celts started operating in space, the High King’s Cross, the highest award for gallantry, is awarded to the CO of Cruiser Sqn #1, Deputy Space Marshal Isolde Pearce. The citation mentions the heavy losses her outnumbered ships had inflicted upon the Hushnak before the other CSN forces could get into range.
12th November 3119 – At 1508, elements of Cruiser Sqn #2 CJ Coch Tan, CA Sgarlets and CA Dwayne Peel under the command of Deputy Space Marshal Gaerwen Boundfound perform a combat jump into the Giclas 99-49 system. A thermal contact is reported on the JP for a new class of vessel (reporting name ZEUS). The ships head away from the JP whilst they wait for their active sensors to come back on line. 35 secs after transit, the active sensors on all three ships stabilise and the ZEUS is scanned. It has a mass of 72000 tonnes. Assuming that it is a freighter or jump gate construction ship, the CAs close to engage.
As its fire control had stabilised Dwayne Peel opens fire and kills the Zeus in a single volley. At 1509, Cruiser Sqn #1 sets off to explore the system. Most of the JPs in the system now have jump gates around them. At 1739, another ZEUS is detected at the remaining jump point without a jump gate. Cruiser Sqn 1 sets off in pursuit.
14th November 3119 – At 1609, Cruiser Sqn #1 catch up with the ZEUS and destroy it at 1610.
19th November 3119 – At 0510, Cruiser Sqn #3 detects another enemy survey ship in the Sirius system. They set off in pursuit.
20th November 3119 – At 2010, Cruiser Sqn #1 makes a combat transit into the Gliese 205 system. There are no enemy forces the other side. Unsure of which way to advance, Cruiser Sqn #1 returns to the Giclas 99-49 system and Survey Sqn #3 is called forward to survey each system. Meanwhile, warships in the Giclas 99-49 system will watch and wait for enemy ships using the jump points.
21st November 3119 – At 0010, Cruiser Sqn #3 catches up with the FROAICH in the Sirius system. At 0111, it is destroyed by a volley of Arrows. At 0311, Cruiser Sqn #1 makes a combat jump into the Luytens Star system. A ZEUS is detected on the jump point. It is destroyed within 30 secs. Another ZEUS is detected and the sqn heads for it. The presence of the ZEUS and the lack of jump gates in the system suggest that this is not the route to the Hushnak home system. At 2311, the final ZEUS is destroyed.
4th December 3119 – At 0111, Cruiser Sqn #3 detects another FROACH in the Sirius system. They move to engage. At 2213, the target is destroyed.
14th December 3119 – A breakthrough is made in the communications with the aliens in the Gamma Leporis system. They identify themselves as the Grirg Entity. Also, the BBs of BB Div #1 finish their refits and set course for the Giclas 99-49 system. At 1313, the survey ships of Survey Sqn #3 separate and head off into the depths of the Gliese 205 system. It is a huge risk as, if Hushnak warships turn up, Cruiser Sqn #1 will not be able to support the widely dispersed ships.
17th December 3119 – At 0443, Draig Goch 008 (Space Captain Erdudvyl Pearson) detects a strength 1325 thermal and EM signal from Asteroid #35 in the Gliese 205 system. Cruiser Sqn #1 sets off towards the colony to start blockading it. Now they have a ground target to assault, the 1st and 2nd Heavy Assault Divs and the 1st Marine Div start loading onto troopships.
18th December 3119 – At 0213, another FROACH is detected in the Sirius system. Cruiser Sqn #3 races off after it.
19th December 3119 – At 1613, a new JP with an alien jump gate is detected in the Gliese 205 system. Cruiser Sqn #2 moves forward from the Giclas 99-49 system to investigate.
21st December 3119 – At 1843, Cruiser Sqn #3 finally catches up with the FROACH in the Sirius system at fires Arrows at a range of 7.29M km. the Arrows kill the target at 1845.
29th December 3119 – At 2145, elements of Cruiser Sqn #2 CJ Coch Tan, CA Sgarlets and CA Dwayne Peel under the command of Deputy Space Marshal Gaerwen Boundfound perform a combat jump through the unexplored jump gate in the Gliese 205 system. Thanks to the intelligence they had gained from prisoners, the system the gate led to was quickly identified as the Hushnak system. Rather than give away that they know the location of the system Cruiser Sqn #2 jumps back out of the system.
30th December 3119 – At 0045, another ZEUS class jump gate construction ship enters the Gliese 205 system. Cruiser Sqn #2 engage and destroy it with a single broadside from the CA Stephen Jones (Deputy Space Marshal Ermid Mills).