[Story] Last Bastion

[Ultimatewpn]

Hi, I'm new to these boards and not really a forum posting kind of person. I picked up X3:TC about a week ago and have been having a blast. After one of my first battles in my shiny m6, i felt inspired to write a little story about it.

I am not a great writer, sure i aced English 102 but that hardly means anything. Anyways i wrote this on my free time and figured i would share it with you all. Hope you guys like it ^^ enjoy.

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(Based on a true X3:TC battle by me)

(Explosions mixed with the screams of panicking split)

WARNING! WARNING!
Station under Xenon Attack, All available Fighters to your ships. Repeat; Station under Xenon Attack, All available fighters to your ships.

(Explosions)

(a split marine bursts into the communications room of the Split shipyard)

Marine: Sir!, The split does not have any military personnel on this station, there is no one here capable of flying a warship!

Station Administrator: Nonsense, how can a split military shipyard have all of our empires finest ships but not one captain to fly one? Continue calling the S.O.S., The split will not give up our station lightly!!

(in the background)

Split Communications personnel: This is Split Shipyard SSYQW-90, We are under heavy Xenon Attack. Requesting Any and all available fighter support!


-----------------------------------(In space)---------------------------


(The still darkness is disturbed by a tear in space followed by a flash of light. A large dark red Heavy dragon M6 Corvette suddenly emerges from the flash of light)

Navigations officer: Captain, We have successfully jumped, and are now in the Zyarth’s Dominion system near the south gate; All systems normal, reporting 0 damage from all sectors. We have a green light to proceed.

Captain Ryo: Good, set course to Solar Power Plant L beta, we need to resupply ourselves with energy cells for the jump drive. Maintain speed at 160m/s; ill be in my quarters until we have docked with the power plant. (begins to walk off the bridge)

(entire bridge AYE! (background: setting speed to 160m/s, ETA to power plant L beta is 45 Terran minutes)

(the ship turns to the right speeding off toward the power plant)
(approx 15 minutes later)

Intercom: Captain your needed on the bridge

Com terminal: sssshhhsshsssssshsshs… Split Shipyar shhshh…. Under heavy attac shshshs…

Captain Ryo: Have we arrived at the power plant yet?

Communications officer: No sir, were receiving a broken transmission from the west side of the system. The signal showed up as we neared the grouping of stations.

Captain Ryo: The situation?

Communications officer: It seems like they are under attack by an unknown force, the transmission isn’t clear on the number or classification of the hostiles sir.

Captain Ryo: Any friendly military presence in the area?

Navigations officer: Radar reports there has been zero military ships on scanner, only a small amount of traders moving eastward.

Captain Ryo: Then were all alone, Set course for that shipyard, get us within radar range. I want to know what we’re up against.

Navigations officer: aye captain.


-------------------------------(Split Shipyard---------------------------

(5 minutes later; explosions are much more ferocious than before)

Station Administrator: Damn, we can’t evacuate, they are too many. Our ships will be shot down before they can even leave the hanger. . .

(background: we have a ship on the long range scanners, M6 class)

Split Communications personnel: Unknown M6, this is split shipyard SSYQW-90 we are under heavy xenon attack, requesting your assistance!

Dark Lancer Communications officer: This is the Dark Lancer, we are inbound on your position, requesting information on Enemy force.

Split Communications personnel: Enemy force consists of: 5 Xenon L’s, 3 Xenon Ms, and a Xenon Q. Shipyards shields are at 20 percent, the split cannot last much longer!


------------------------------( On the Dark Lancer)-----------------------------

Split Communications personnel: Enemy force consists of: 5 Xenon L’s, 3 Xenon Ms, and a Xenon Q. Shipyards shields are at 20 percent, the split cannot last much longer!

Captain Ryo: Hmm.

Tactical Advisor: Sir, that’s a sizable force. I don’t know if we can repel that kind of firepower.

Captain Ryo: Indeed, that Q alone is a lot to worry about. The fact of the matter remains, we have a friendly station under fire. To abandon them now would mean their certain death to those; Machines.

Tactical Advisor: I agree, We can be at the station in less than 5 minutes. What is your order sir.

( The entire bridge silently staring; awaiting the captains decision)

Captain Ryo: (Looking ahead) We’re going in, All thrusters full, we must not let that station be destroyed. (under his breath: Forth and fear no darkness…)

(Bridge: AYE!!!)

Dark Lancer Communications officer: Information Received, Military assistance on the way. This is Dark Lancer dropping com channel, see you on the other side SSYQW-90.

Tactical Advisor: A bold move captain, I pray that we may see this through.

Captain Ryo: It’s not a matter of if’s or maybe’s. We don’t succeed, they die.

Tactical Advisor: (nods)


-----------------------------------(Inside the Station)----------------------

The Xenon Ships pick up the inbound m6, and their attack on the station ceases. All of the Xenon forces move away from the station and proceed at full speed toward the Dark Lancer.

Panicked split: What? The attack has stopped? Why?

He moves toward the window watching the enormous Xenon Q and its fighters flying in the opposite direction.

Panicked split: Where are they. . . what is that? An M6?


--------------------------(on the dark lancer)-------------------------------

Tactical Advisor: The xenon have taken notice of us sir, they have all changed course and are heading directly for us. Fighters up front, Q in the back.

Captain Ryo: The front guns on that Q are going to make short work of us. That is our only point of entry. What weapons are we equipped with?

Tactical Advisor: 5 High Energy Plasma Throwers, and 3 Concussion Impulse Generators in the main guns; four energy bolt chain guns in the automated turrets.

Captain Ryo: Good, we will use the High energy plasma throwers to put up a wall of fire to split up the fighters, our chain guns should be able to handle the rest.

Tactical Advisor: And the Q sir?

Captain Ryo: heh, that’s the fun part.


---------------------------------(Inside the Station)-------------------------

A group of split have crowded against the glass.

Split: There’s no way that m6 is going to be able to fight that Q, its suicide.

Split 2: It may be suicide but it’s our only chance.

Split 3: we should be evacuating while they’re distracted!

Split 2: I don’t see anyone stopping you.

Split 3: . . . meh but ill miss the battle.


--------------------------(Inside the Dark Lancer)--------------------------

Navigation officer: Enemies inbound, fighters four thousand meters, Enemy Q at twelve thousand meters.

Tactical Advisor: Fighters now in firing range!!

Captain Ryo: Fire all HEPT’s!

The Dark Lancer Erupts in laser fire sending a wide wall of green plasma toward the inbound Xenon, upon getting hit the fighters take sharp turns in all directions. Two fighters light up and explode into scrap.

Tactical Advisor: Two Xenon M’s Destroyed, One M remaining, all Xenon L’s are at quarter shields!

The chain guns of the Dark Lancer are firing off rounds at the fighters passing by.

(explosion)

Captain Ryo: Did we get hit?

Tactical Advisor: No sir, just another close range fighter destroyed by the turrets.

Captain Ryo: understood, I thought we might have been hit by… the Q!!!! EVASIVE MANEUVERS! ROLL RIGHT!

A continuous hail of gunfire barely misses the Dark Lancer

Captain Ryo: Use the thrusters to change elevation, evade that fire!! Fire all Concussion Impulse Generators.

As the Dark Lancer Passes by the Xenon Q, the large projectiles of the Q narrowly miss the maneuverable Heavy Dragon, and the concussion rounds easily hit the Large Q.

Captain Ryo: Status?

Tactical Advisor: We barely dented the Q’s shields sir, they stand at 85%.
Navigation Officer: Fighters inbound!

Captain Ryo: Keep the fighters to the top side of the ship, don’t let them get to the blind side at the bottom. Hard left turn and 45 degree left roll!

The Dark Lancer Turns left upon passing the Q as the Dark Lancers turrets pick off the last remaining Xenon M as well and one of the Xenon L’s.

Tactical Advisor: Two more confirmed fighter kills, only four Xenon L’s remaining.

Captain Ryo: Turn the ship and engage the fighters with the HEPT’s they are too slow to evade our fire.

The Dark Lancer faces the fighters and with a hail of green plasma wipes out three of the four remaining Xenon L’s as the turrets finish off the last one as they pass by.

Tactical Advisor: All fighters are confirmed Kills sir!

(the bridge roars of a loud cheer)

Large projectiles slam into the side of the Dark Lancer, and the ship is enveloped in a sea of yellow plasma.

Captain Ryo: AGH!! The Q, Emergency Dive!

The Dark Lancer sharply dives downward and under the Q, Massive burns from the plasma are scattered along the ship.

Captain Ryo: Damage?!

Systems Analyst: Shields are at Zero Percent. Hull integrity is compromised and is at 60%. We have lost Trading systems, and two of the backup shield generators. Two of our turrets are damaged. Ship engines are at 85%. I don’t know how were still alive sir.

Captain Ryo: We won’t be if we make that mistake again.

Tactical advisor: Sir, shall we retreat?

Captain Ryo: Where too? If we try to make distance we will only present a target. It’s all or nothing now. Maintain position behind the Q, ill take my chances with those rear guns than those big ones. Keep the ship moving and evade.

Two guns at the rear of the Q are firing slow moving yellow plasma at the Dark Lancer.

Captain Ryo: All weapons FIRE!

The space between the Dark Lancer and the Q is filled with green and yellow from the trading of fire.

Systems Analyst: Weapon Energy Depleted.

Captain Ryo: What’s the status on that Q?!

Tactical Advisor: Shields are at 3% we have him at hull sir!

The ship starts taking damage from the rear guns of the Q.

Captain Ryo: 180 Degree turn get us some distance.


--------------------------------Split Shipyard----------------------

The crowd of split are in awe of the current battle.

Split: Why is that m6 moving away?!! Its giving the Q time to get a shot on it!

Split 2: Is he running away!?


--------------------------------Inside the Dark Lancer-------------------------

Tactical Advisor: Sir he’s coming around! He will be able to fire with his main gun any moment!

Captain Ryo: (We have no shields, our hull is barely together. . . we could jump. . . )

Tactical advisor: He’s lining up!

A Sea of plasma Leaves the Xenon Q closely approaching the Dark Lancer

Captain Ryo: (No. I will not abandon them, we are all that is left, their last bastion of defense; Go forth and fear no darkness. . .) HARD RIGHT, head straight for him!

The Dark Lancer Turns to the right evading the incoming fire, and points toward the Xenon Q with a clear shot.

Captain Ryo: FIRE ALL WEAPONS.

The two ships move toward each other in a fantastic display of firepower.


---------------------------Split Shipyard---------------------

Split: He’s heading right for it!!

Suddenly a blinding white light fills the glass, everyone turns around in
the midst of screams and panic.

The light dissipates

Split Communications Personnel: Dark Lancer, do you read. . .? Repeat Dark Lancer, do you read?

Station Administrator: . . . . .

Split Communications Personnel: No response.


--------------------unknown----------------------

com: shhhshssshshs. . . The Family Rhonkar and the split dynasty are appreciative of your valuable assistance and reward you with ten thousand credits.

[Abscon]

Your writing style fits this scene perfectly and you have described it well.
I really enjoyed this piece of creative work.

I have no real critiques about this i might have once I've read it a few more times

In light of that good work

edit:i keep forgetting that the creative forum moves somewhat slower then others and apologize for resurrecting a seemingly dead thread..i will be more cautious in the future

[X1000]

Tis is still very good tho. But did he die? i dont get the last part,

[Abscon]

heh at the end the unknown comm signal about "The Family Rhonkar and the split dynasty are appreciative of your valuable assistance and reward you with ten thousand credits." means the dark lancer went out fighting and got the Q

[X1000]

Oh, unknowns means its coming from up there or down there.... ohhhh. I get it now!

Oh, and Abscon, i welcome you to the Creative Universe, The slowest forum on the web!

[Ultimatewpn]

thanks alot guys for the replies!! ^^. I honestly didn't expect any sort of positive feedback, and almost gave up on replies after the first week. I really appreciate the responses. Glad you guys liked it ^^.

The ending is meant to be kind of a "did he live?!!?!" kind of ending.
just for those who MUST KNOW!!!!!1

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I actually lived through this fight, but with about 6% hull, and spent the next 20-30 mins in my spacesuit repairing the ship haha. So the "shshhshshshshhhshsh" was basically emulating the low hull of the ship with many of the systems damaged including the comm system. The rush of coming out alive inspired me to tell this tale. Also 10k credits for this battle was a ripoff!! but so worth it.