Space E-war

[dinoman666]

The bolts from the drones had hit, but it barely dented the number of cruisers around Skav, only taking out a few.

Meanwhile, the Skaven Council had agreed on an offensive. Taking out the drones was the first move. From the surface of the planet came several dozen Warp-Space Cannons. The massive machines were usually kept underground, but they would be of use here. They fired, sending massive bolts of green energy through space. They tracked the energy signatures of the drone's weapons, disappearing into the darkness of space and reappearing in front of the Ambusher Drones. Each one slammed into a drone, the attack enough to disintegrate three of them in the attack and wound the rest. Moments later, the cannons were brought back down through their hatches and into the safety of the planet's crust to prepare for another attack.

[Anaclagon]

"So when do the attacks begin my lord?" An officer asked, following the armored Lord of the Sith.

"We're still focused on Galactic Security...keep the fleets ready. Return to me after you've recieved reports on the Annihilator's progress...until then, do not disturb me.." Revan replied. The officer bowed and walked down a different corrder.

Returning back to his private quarters in the throne room, the Sith Lord entered a massive chamber. Inside was another chamber, fitted for one person. Rarely ever getting rest or sleep..he needed time to mediate, to call upon the force to see what normal eyes and scanners cold not.

The Sith Lord entered and removed his mask and hood...taking in a deep relaxed breath as he sat down in the chair within and closed his eyes as the black colored chamber closed..

[Doc 42]

The three massive drones exploded, the ball of flame caused by them engulfing the other ships. The b urst out of the destruction, flames clinging to their armour. Climetrix burst through, his huge farm ploughing right on. An enourmous green tinted shielf came into being infront of the drones. They arced around, retreating back slightly to try stay out of the Skaven's weapon range, attempting to regroup with the manned ships. The battleship and the cruisers slowed to a halt, immeidiately several smaller ship like creations being ejected out of the ships, tiny shuttle like drones flying over to them and helping to arrange them. Within seconds a huge shield wavered into existence infront of the ships.... The Maricans were planning for a short and effective siege, but rush tactics wouldn't get them far here...

[dinoman666]

The Skaven guns were prepared to fire again, but not until they were forced to. When they had a clear shot, they would strike. This effectively rendered the planet unassailable from space without a massive fleet.

[Doc 42]

Martains ship, the ghost, glided into orbit above Skav. According to Skaven the ship was just another of the many chunks of rock above Skav... If someone were to look right at it, they would just see another rock orbiting the planet. A combination of light bending technology and holograms. Martain watched the planets surface, useing the computer to look at it from different angles. He said to his first officer "Alexa... go find the sit rap files on these guys.." She flicked through some files on a terminal near a window over looking the planet. She said "Here we are... your typical scum bag... Sophesticated technology powered by a substance unique to the planet known as warp stone... Primitive, almost tribal society... The councillers hate dealing with them. Probably not going to change any time soon after that assassination attempt... According to sketchy sources, they are split into various clans... Its unknown if this is purely territorial or religious..." Martain nodded, takeing the information in. He said "Right.... Derek, find us a drop point once Simon sends the info in. and I dont want to land in the middle of a war, an upriseing OR right next to an enourmous indigenous monster.... AGAIN..." Derek chuckled and said "it wasnt THAT big.... and it wasn't really an uprising... more of an... err... desatisfied citizens rally..." Martain chuckled with laughter and replied "Oh yes, and I suppose the pitch forks and flameing torches were a symbol of peacefull protest? And They were trying to help that man, not kick him to death on the road..."

[dinoman666]

The Clans were, surprisingly, working together to protect the cannons. If anyone tried to to infiltrate the planet, they would have to get past Clan Mors, as well as the four Greater Clans and even Warlord Gnawdwell himself.

[Legendary Elite]

Kepe this time turned around fully and could just barely make out a tiny little insect hovering in front of him. He then realized that to his suprise that the insect could talk. "And YOU are nothing but an insignificant Lifeform that can be splattered!" He yelled before opening out his claw and then opened his right claw outward and attempted to swat the little fly...

[dinoman666]

The Arachnid flew upwards, easily dodging the swipe. "Me? Maybe this creature is, but not me. Far from it, in fact. YOU are the one who is insignificant!"

[Iceking]

A pair of bored troops on k-25 were talking with each other. One of them said:"Next time, can i kill one of those snakes?" The second troop said:"If something interesting doesn't happen soon, i'm going to shoot you." There hadn't been any xenomorph attacks and now, they were sitting here and waiting for an order.

[Legendary Elite]

Right when the bug was taunting him Kepe, it had failed to notice his claw had came from behind. With quick thinking Kepe clenched his fist and heard the sound of the bug squished. He opened his palm to see the squashed remains before he said "I think not." in amusement and then brushed the claw along the wall before walking onward down the hall...

[Anaclagon]

"We've installed the Proton Beams under the Executor Class Dreadnoughts and the Imperial Class Super Star Destroyers. As for the SPHA lasers along with them as well for the majority of the Imperial Class Star Destroyers that were being built...they were becoming part of the design class.." The officer said.

"Good..inform Lord Revan, as for the Annihilator...tell him its just about done. The crews were fast and quick. Stronger engines and heavy upgrades were applied..." The other officer said.

"At once Commander.." The officer nodded and walked down the hallway...

Meanwhile Admiral Kaine crossed his arms...satisified with what was going on with the border as reinforcements arrived to make sure no outside threats came in.

Grand Admiral Piett worked through the halls of the Annihilator...looking throughout the windows to see the work being done as crews rapidly worked knowing full well that Revan wanted his flagship be fully ready...

[dinoman666]

If the Brain Bug controlling the Recon Bug could have chuckled, it would have. Immediately it organized a massive invasion force, heading directly for Sangheilios. Kepe had made a fatal mistake. Killing the Recon Bug only hurried the attack, and soon, millions of Spores of all types were rocketed off Klendathu, and disappearing into hyperspace, directly towards Sangheilios...

[Iceking]

THe humans knew very little about the xeno empress. THe main reason was that she hadn't been captured and taken out of reach of her kin. A few cameras on small, spider like machines had observed her in her hive, but they were eventually discovered and destroyed by the drones of the hive.

[Legendary Elite]

Kepe immediately walked into the brig to see the Supreme Commander Scarth come up on the screen. "Commander." Said Kepe.
"Kepe, how did the interrogation go?"
"I got as much information I could. It appears the leader knew nothing much about the Arachnids, but if I must torture him to know more then I shall."
"Indeed."
Kepe sat down on his throne once more. The Floating chair leviatated a few feet off the floor the moment he sat on it.
"So, where is our next destination?"
"Recently Kepe our fleet picked up on huge energy spikes. They came from another part of the galaxy, not too far away from our current position. We watched through our surveilance to find there was a gigantic fleet battle, none that I have ever seen before. It was between the Imperial Army and another army who we have no idea about. Still we decided to keep ourselves away and out of sight and remained here."
"Good choice Supreme Commander."
"I think our best course of action at the moment is to re-orbit back to Sanghelios. The better our race stays out of that sort of fight the better. Not only that but the Arachnids came abruptly and without warning."
"Forgive me...um sir but I believe I should tell you something." Said Kepe with a bit of worry.
"What ails you Fleet Commander?" Asked Scarth.
"Well as I was returning to the brig, I heard a voice. I tried to shake it off but it continued to pester, I turned around and discovered a small insectoid speaking to me. I know this sounds foolish but it whispered messages of warning, destruction of our race and that the Arachnids were coming for us. I squished the insignificant insect and as I looked at it, it looked very similiar to a tiny Arachnid. I don't know if this is my mind but I fear that the Arachnids may have discovered our homeplanet."
Scarth didn't say a word but seemed to listen.
"Kepe, if this is true then it may appear the Arachnids are a lot smarter than we think. I do feel that we need to regroup at Sanghelios and then return to our primary objective and that is to destroy the homeworld of the Arachnids. Prepare to jump into slipspace and then reroute at the co-ordinates I send you." Ordered Scarth.
Kepe nodded....

[Anaclagon]

The captured field general stayed there...he heard some Guards talking still...he remained alive. He wondered if he was alive for a reason, prehaps he would be used for both Elite and the Imperials to sign some sort of alliance...he had no idea where he was heading next but it only got more interesting...

[Iceking]

Jewel eye spotted a young zebra like creature that was grazing away from it's heard. Without hesitating, the colo took an arrow form the quiver on his back and put it on the bow string. He then took aim, the deadly projectile being aimed for it's targets head.

[dinoman666]

As if an answer to Kepe's question, in upwards to half a million Arachnid spores appeared in space, deftly dodging the Sangheili ships and disappearing back into space in the direction of Sangheilios.

[Iceking]

Jewel eye had now a very high chance of hitting the young zebra, the herd not aware of him being neabry. He released the bow and faster than an eye could blink, the arrow found it's target and punctured the young zebra's head. The creature fell to the ground dead and upon seeing this, the heard panicked and began to flee the scene.

[Anaclagon]

The commander swallowed as he entered the massive chamber as he looked at the other chamber. Revan's meditation sphere...its been little over an hour and hopefully the Dark Lord wouldnt be too grumpy...

Before saying anything, the chamber opened slightly, revealing the back of Revan's skull and what was in the chamber which was cast in white with a set of panels around him. THe commander narrowed his eyes...he looked very human with dark brown hair but he did not see his face as a machine lowered. The Sith Lord pulled up his hood and took the mask in his hands and placed it on his face.

The chair the Emperor of the Empire sat on turned around having both men face themselves.

"You bring news Commnader?" Revan asked. His voice was dark as usual..and a bit of hesistation filled the commander's mind before he spoke back.

"My lord" his voice now strong, regaining his condfience. "The Annihilator is being equipped with the upgrades as we speak...repairs are just about done. We've manged to use the Mon Calamri blueprints as we applied them to the Annihilator along with much stronger turbo lasers. We've installed Assualt Concussion Missles...Class II's, much stronger. We've upgraded the power sources and the engines themselves..Grand Admiral Piett is awating orders but at the flagship.." The Commander responded.

"Very good Commnader...you may leave.." Revan replied as the commander nodded and walked off, relieved. The chamber opened up wider as a large viewing screen turned on, showing the grand admiral back the bridge of the annihilator.

"Admiral..." Revan spoke, getting the admiral's attention.

"Ah yes my lord...I'm sure you've recieved the news..." Piett responded.

"Yes...prepare for my arrival...I've rested and done what I had to do at the capital" Revan replied.

"As you wish.." Piett replied as the screen turned off as the Dark Lord got out of his seat...

[Iceking]

Jewel eye watchedt the herd flee from the areathey had been grazing upon, then walked over to the dead young zebra, pikcing it up and carrying it over his shoulders. He then turned and began to head back towards his home at a quick walk. The smell of the kill would attract predators and the dragons and wyverns were far worse than the big cats.