Andromedan Orbiting Operations Center (and offworld adventures)

[Firuthi Dragovic]

“our code is evolving and learning at an incredible rate we learn as fast as the celestial dragons do that’s the best way I can explain it”

"If they wind up giving us a little more time on negotiations, Alpha, you might have to explain the celestial dragon learning process and how they manage to learn so much more and so much faster than mortals. But I sense they're going to answer the final questions and we won't have time for this explanation yet."

 

[Universe]

"If they wind up giving us a little more time on negotiations, Alpha, you might have to explain the celestial dragon learning process and how they manage to learn so much more and so much faster than mortals. But I sense they're going to answer the final questions and we won't have time for this explanation yet."

“Affirmative”

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

“Affirmative”

"I'm curious about their weaponry too, truth be told."

Meanwhile, Firuthi continued to address the admiral.

"The question about their typical ship formations is more important than the one about their standard armament. Some of the ships adapt better versus some armaments than others, but that won't matter if their ship formations let them target whatever ship they want."

 

[Universe]

"I'm curious about their weaponry too, truth be told."

Meanwhile, Firuthi continued to address the admiral.

"The question about their typical ship formations is more important than the one about their standard armament. Some of the ships adapt better versus some armaments than others, but that won't matter if their ship formations let them target whatever ship they want."

“affirmative”

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

“affirmative”

Tyrim continued to psychically address Alpha as Firuthi's conversation with the admiral continued.

"I happened to learn that this ship has adaptive shielding. Never mind the hull responding to certain types of weapon fire, the weapons don't even reach the hull in the first place. I'm glad he's asking about that."

 

[Universe]

Tyrim continued to psychically address Alpha as Firuthi's conversation with the admiral continued.

"I happened to learn that this ship has adaptive shielding. Never mind the hull responding to certain types of weapon fire, the weapons don't even reach the hull in the first place. I'm glad he's asking about that."

“it gets stronger depending on what hits it at least it’s supposed to”

 

[Baron Tredegar]

"I'm curious about their weaponry too, truth be told."

Meanwhile, Firuthi continued to address the admiral.

"The question about their typical ship formations is more important than the one about their standard armament. Some of the ships adapt better versus some armaments than others, but that won't matter if their ship formations let them target whatever ship they want."

Their main dreadnaughts have heavy firepower and are capable of glassing planets. Some of our intelligence indicates they have obtained a few Retribution and Emperor class Battleships from their interdimensional exploits before those expeditions went missing or rouge. They have adapted the Klingon Bird of Prey as the backbone of their fleet.
For standard formations the Shogun use Battlecruisers to engage other capital ships while the Birds of Prey swarm the opposing ships and attempt to board them. There is usually one Dreadnaught as a command vessel. The Mandalorians usually complement the Shogun fleets with old Imperial Star Destroyers and Venators with complements of Mandalorian fighter craft.

 

[Universe]

Their main dreadnaughts have heavy firepower and are capable of glassing planets. Some of our intelligence indicates they have obtained a few Retribution and Emperor class Battleships from their interdimensional exploits before those expeditions went missing or rouge.

*Cosmos did not look impressed*

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

Their main dreadnaughts have heavy firepower and are capable of glassing planets. Some of our intelligence indicates they have obtained a few Retribution and Emperor class Battleships from their interdimensional exploits before those expeditions went missing or rouge. They have adapted the Klingon Bird of Prey as the backbone of their fleet.
For standard formations the Shogun use Battlecruisers to engage other capital ships while the Birds of Prey swarm the opposing ships and attempt to board them. There is usually one Dreadnaught as a command vessel. The Mandalorians usually complement the Shogun fleets with old Imperial Star Destroyers and Venators with complements of Mandalorian fighter craft.

Firuthi telepathically relayed the information to Kurt, who passed it on to the other Lords.

"Emperor-class? Wow, we're going to be dealing with full-on carriers."

"We have an ace in the hole against ships that big."

"You find something in Mitzie's stash?"

"Yes. Two ships of the sort. A four-man-crew Railjack-type ship we dubbed the Cosmic Chameleon, and a Behemoth-class ship we dubbed the Basileia. The Railjack can fly right through Void Shields for our own boarding actions on cap ships... among other things.... and the Basileia's Yamato Cannon can simply bypass the shields as if they weren't there... at extremely long ranges."

There was a telepathic whistling noise.

"Mitzie made the good stuff. I believe they're lesser versions of celestial dragon or reality dragon battleships. Cosmos, Aifric's piloting the Basileia and Kunibert's piloting the Cosmic Chameleon. Do you recognize the model of either ship and if you do, can you relay the strengths and weaknesses?"

While all this was going on, Firuthi resumed speaking with the admiral.

"I believe that's all the questions I have. I've relayed the information to our fleets. Once the whole fleet is up to speed, we will launch."

Firuthi briefly projected thoughts towards Ahrakas.

"So, any special considerations, Ahrakas?"

 

[Universe]

Firuthi telepathically relayed the information to Kurt, who passed it on to the other Lords.

"Emperor-class? Wow, we're going to be dealing with full-on carriers."

"We have an ace in the hole against ships that big."

"You find something in Mitzie's stash?"

"Yes. Two ships of the sort. A four-man-crew Railjack-type ship we dubbed the Cosmic Chameleon, and a Behemoth-class ship we dubbed the Basileia. The Railjack can fly right through Void Shields for our own boarding actions on cap ships... among other things.... and the Basileia's Yamato Cannon can simply bypass the shields as if they weren't there... at extremely long ranges."

There was a telepathic whistling noise.

"Mitzie made the good stuff. I believe they're lesser versions of celestial dragon or reality dragon battleships. Cosmos, Aifric's piloting the Basileia and Kunibert's piloting the Cosmic Chameleon. Do you recognize the model of either ship and if you do, can you relay the strengths and weaknesses?"

While all this was going on, Firuthi resumed speaking with the admiral.

"I believe that's all the questions I have. I've relayed the information to our fleets. Once the whole fleet is up to speed, we will launch."

Firuthi briefly projected thoughts towards Ahrakas.

"So, any special considerations, Ahrakas?"

*Cosmos did his best*

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

*Cosmos did his best*

Cosmos received mental replies.

Kunibert: "Okay, I get there's a slingshot meant to launch a dragon through a ship, but we don't exactly have the type of crew and armor to really put that to good use. Good news is Seth worked with tank crews, so he knows how to aim a charge-up cannon while going at full speed. Roger will handle shielding and the side guns, I'll handle piloting and the missile armament, and Suzume insisted she could deal with in-battle repairs."

Aifric: "So the ranges on this Yamato Cannon.... they're way outside usual detection ranges. You're basically telling me this is a ship where artillerty is standard-issue. There's powerful defensive cannons on this at least."

While this was going on, Firuthi continued to mentally address Ahrakas.

"How much of what he said did you get to see last time? I'm trying to think of the easy counters and how they might have adapted so we have a counter-counter waiting for them."

 

[Universe]

Cosmos:”yes”

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

Cosmos:”yes”

Aifric: "Okay, we know what we can work with."

Firuthi continued projecting thoughts to Ahrakas.

"Once we can establish counters to the Shogun's base strategy, it'll be time to begin this battle."

 

[Universe]

Aifric: "Okay, we know what we can work with."

Firuthi continued projecting thoughts to Ahrakas.

"Once we can establish counters to the Shogun's base strategy, it'll be time to begin this battle."

*Cosmos starts to meditate*

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

*Cosmos starts to meditate*

Firuthi looked at Ahrakas.

"Ahrakas, I believe we are ready at this point. If you have no questions for the admiral or extra information to relay about this situation, it's time to get this show on the road."

 

[Universe]

Firuthi looked at Ahrakas.

"Ahrakas, I believe we are ready at this point. If you have no questions for the admiral or extra information to relay about this situation, it's time to get this show on the road."

*I trained my Ultra instinct*

 

[Universe]

“master what are you doing?”

 

[Baron Tredegar]

I think thats everything, launch the fleets.

 

[Universe]

“They’ll never hit me”

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

I think thats everything, launch the fleets.

Firuthi relayed the order to Kurt, who relayed it to the Lords ready for war.

A bunch of telepathic messages came in. Among them:

"Consider it done."
"I have ordered the Spondylus warmechs to launch. Krulos will handle that command."
"Jackson and I have launched, and Taonoui's fleet is on the way."
"The Shogun Empire stands no chance-prospect of beating us!"

Of course, that was only a small sample.

The fleets began their mission against Mandalore.

"Well, here goes nothing. I have to be a bit further back on the battlefield, but if I have to relay orders, Ahrakas, remember I can access psychic frequencies, so damaged comms are not going to be an issue."

 

[Universe]

Firuthi relayed the order to Kurt, who relayed it to the Lords ready for war.

A bunch of telepathic messages came in. Among them:

"Consider it done."
"I have ordered the Spondylus warmechs to launch. Krulos will handle that command."
"Jackson and I have launched, and Taonoui's fleet is on the way."
"The Shogun Empire stands no chance-prospect of beating us!"

Of course, that was only a small sample.

The fleets began their mission against Mandalore.

"Well, here goes nothing. I have to be a bit further back on the battlefield, but if I have to relay orders, Ahrakas, remember I can access psychic frequencies, so damaged comms are not going to be an issue."

“Is there anything I can do?”

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

“Is there anything I can do?”

"Your order, as far as I'm concerned, is to wait for an opening to strike down a carrier or capital ship. Firuthi and I are staying back to protect Kurt if the Shogun ships try anything funny."

 

[Baron Tredegar]

Firuthi relayed the order to Kurt, who relayed it to the Lords ready for war.

A bunch of telepathic messages came in. Among them:

"Consider it done."
"I have ordered the Spondylus warmechs to launch. Krulos will handle that command."
"Jackson and I have launched, and Taonoui's fleet is on the way."
"The Shogun Empire stands no chance-prospect of beating us!"

Of course, that was only a small sample.

The fleets began their mission against Mandalore.

"Well, here goes nothing. I have to be a bit further back on the battlefield, but if I have to relay orders, Ahrakas, remember I can access psychic frequencies, so damaged comms are not going to be an issue."

The fleets launched into hyperspace, when they exited the world of Mandalore was visible.

There was only a single Star Destroyer emblazoned with Mandalorian clan sigils visible.

 

[Universe]

"Your order, as far as I'm concerned, is to wait for an opening to strike down a carrier or capital ship. Firuthi and I are staying back to protect Kurt if the Shogun ships try anything funny."

“Ok”

 

[Universe]

The fleets launched into hyperspace, when they exited the world of Mandalore was visible.

There was only a single Star Destroyer emblazoned with Mandalorian clan sigils visible.

*I cracked my neck*