#38
by Lycantro
The com system crackled. "Report, Captain." a voice said.
"At once, General. We see the incoming ships, we will beat them back to base by about one minute. Our force should take out those Deathstars on its own, and with the Planetary Defense in place, it will be no trouble. You said there were ten Deathstars, and an Elite Cargo, correct?" An older man stood at the helm of a massive ship, though still dwarfed by the incoming fleet, these smaller ships had a much larger number of them. He was dressed in a black suit, seemingly made of rubber, of some sort, with a collar to attach a helmet for a spacewalk.
"Yes, Captain, still no change." the voice crackled, "We have plotted the incoming fleets launch point as a small moon, about three systems over. We have dispatched a Destroy mission, as well as a warning, but no reply from the enemy was heard."
"Very well, sir. We are about to land.", the Captain responded, "Please secure all non-combatants, and all resources. This battle will be quick, but fierce."
The fleet halted in orbit, and trained all guns on the first two RIPs, as well as the Elite Cargo ship.
"All right, men! Take those three out, and make sure that the rest don't have the fuel to get home!"
"Aye Aye, sir!" echoed throughout the halls.
The main guns fired, just as the enemy came in rang. The enemy fleet began to scatter, surprised at what had happened. The defending fleet, as well as planetside defense, fired relentlessly, destroy three Deathstars, and the Elite Cargo right off. The other Deathstars began to bank, trying to broadside the defenders, but the attackers were two slow. A few well placed shots to the exhaust vents, and the remaining attacking ships were disposed of.
"That seemed too easy", the captain muttered. "Why attack with such slow ships? Why not use Battlecruisers, or at least bring some Heavy Fighters?"
"Sir! Another fleet is inbound! And fast!"
"What? From where?" the captain shouted at the helmsman.
"It would appear this attack was a ruse. An enemy colony is right on the next planet over!"
The helmsman looked over the scan data, and grimly said, "Our forces are too weak to handle them. We are loading up everything and running now, sir. We have to get to our colony quickly to save anything!"
"Very well, we shall live to fight another day..." the captain said, seemingly depressed.
Here is my entry. Hope you guys like it, and good luck, everyone.
I have returned. I have opened my eyes to a new realm. And in it, I see my foes at my feet. You have been warned.