arrow Fleet Captain Jonas Taylor
I.A.S. Vanguard - Conference Room
Class R Nebula, Sextus System
Jonas tapped on the control panel on the table and the screen flashed as it changed to a new image.
"On our approach to this nebula, our long range sensors detected an old accelerator gate. Used during a time when cruise drives were still in development. Based on sensor scans, it should take us right to the Europa Jumpgate." Jonas said.
He paused, then continued.
"Now, that's where the really fun begins. The Jumpgate will be guarded by at least a dozen warships, most likely destroyers and cruisers. Thankfully the defense station there is undergoing maintenance to its weapons grid. It should be offline when we arrive."
Jonas knew that this plan would be a tricky one to complete. Even if the station was offline, a dozen warships would be enough to destroy them both.
"If we can hold out long enough, we can start up the gate and head for Ahrue. The data files list a top secret black ops base and training ground there."
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Imperium Assassin
Imperium Alliance Marine Outpost - Tango
Ahrue, Northern Continent - Europa System
It was going to be a long walk to the base's fusion reactors. They were in the last level and the lifts were all out.The Assassin ran along dozens of corridors and hallways, ducking behind tall cover or hiding in dark rooms while his cloak recharged. He knew that the others wouldn't be far behind, hell they might have already figured out what he was planning and were heading for the reactors now.
Double checking his weapon, he noted that he only have five shots left and one extra clip. There was no time to find an armory, he noted a battle rifle on the ground and grabbed it. Checking its display, it read a full clip. The assassin attached the rifle to his back via a mag-plate. His cloak was ready, once activated he was on the move again. Only ten more levels to go...