Open Orbit

*The three CR-25s enter orbit from the planet below, and once they are clear, they enter hyperspace.*

*A flash of light in the distance indicates that a vessel of some kind has dropped out of hyperspace, the vessel appears to be a large sphere. The is a vast darkness radiating from this sphere, powerful enough that even someone with only a natural ability to perceive the force would be struck sick by the presence. Those with mastery and control would fell it but not become ill from it's effects.

The sphere approaches the planet, moving through the ships in orbit until it rests in orbit itself. There is no communication from the sphere and no signs of life other than the dark presence from within, as if it was carrying it's own nexus of the Darkside of the Force contained within it's hull.

The sphere resembles the same that had been described as crashing into CUF ships over Telos IV not to long ago, and also matched the description of the sphere that killed several CUF soldiers when it landed on Telos IV. It now sits in orbit among the ships patrolling the planet. It makes no further movements and does nothing but remain in orbit...

Deep inside the passenger has awoken from his meditation, he feels rejuvenated in the darkside and can sense the presence of several force users on the planets surface. He senses a couple of dark auras as well, almost as dark as his own. He knows the man in charge of this planet, he once stood beside him in defense of Dantooine, now he has come to destroy all that he holds responsible for his untimely death. He is Xerxan, Lord of the Undead and Master of the Darkside. His powers have grown far beyond what they had been when he as alive for he has mastered death itself, and now he wishes to bestow the curse of death on those that made him suffer in life by aiding those that would see his foes suffer as well...

He knows where he wants to land, but the sphere does not move. Nothing changes accept the dark fire in Xerxan's dead heart has been re-lit with the prospect of finding tools to use for his own needs before casting their drained carcasses aside and moving on.*

[narration:14cim6z6]The Fleet maintains a defensive position over the planet. The command crew notice the arrival of the new ship, and due to the dark side taint surrounding it, feel uneasy. Major Razor initiates a scan of the ship. As the scan commences, the CUF reports regarding such a ship flash up on his screen.[/narration:14cim6z6] [color=#004000:14cim6z6]"Raise our shields, and ready the guns. This new ship seems hostile."[/color:14cim6z6] [narration:14cim6z6]The ship's shields are powered up, and all of the ship's weapons are readied.[/narration:14cim6z6]

[quote:14cim6z6][color=#666:14cim6z6]Fleet in orbit over Bonadan:

Vaporizer II-173rd Ranger Army


1024 V19 Torrent starfighters- 256 in each Star Unifier-fighter defense
192 ARC170 heavy starfighters-48 in each Star Unifier-fighter defense and attack

Alliance Class Star Unifier
=Product Information=
Manufacturer: Kal Corp
Production Rights: Murdock
Type Capital Ship (heavy)
Cost: 50,000,000
=Technical Specifications=
Length: 4000 Meters
Width: 1,800 Meters (at widest point.)
Height: 750 meters
Hull: Quadranium Durasteel Weave, 3 CM think Impervium
Shield Type: Heavy (Heavy Class, Redundant generators.)
Armament:
├óÔé¼┬ó Dual Heavy Turbolaser x130
├óÔé¼┬ó Turbolaser Canons x260
├óÔé¼┬ó Heavy Ion cannon Turrets x 100
├óÔé¼┬ó Long Range Turbolaser x20 (lining down wedge shape for a forward firing arc of 24 and 6 to the aft, 15 each side)
├óÔé¼┬ó Proton torpedo launchers x 50 (20 Shots each)
├óÔé¼┬ó Assault concussion missile x40 (20 shots each)
├óÔé¼┬ó Heavy Mass Driver Cannons x10 (25 meters long, turreted rail gun style)
├óÔé¼┬ó Tractor beam x20
Speed: 60 MGLT
Countermeasures:
├óÔé¼┬ó Ablative and Reactive Hull Armor
├óÔé¼┬ó ALBACU
├óÔé¼┬ó ECM
├óÔé¼┬ó Sensor and Communications Jammer.
├óÔé¼┬ó Cap Drain

Description:

The brain trust at Kal Corp has done it again in the form of their newest star ship. It comes standard with Ablative and Reactive Hull Armor from Kal Corp, as well as the ALBACU. In addition, Kal Corp, as it is prone to do, spare no expense on the shielding adding heavy shielding, all equipped with redundant generators. Jenth class hypermatter reactors power this monster ship allowing it to stand above its competitors. Another feature was the Condensed-matter composite coating to reduce the engine vibrations to allow them to work more effectively.

This ship, taking a few design tips from the Pellaeon Class, the have given her a sloping front to enable for a better forward firing arch. However, unlike most ship they sunk in command tower for better protection and a smaller target. Kal Corp also kept Wedge shaped design, but decided to not make it completed pointed.[/color:14cim6z6][/quote:14cim6z6]

*A screen inside the sphere activated, showing the occupant the positions of the other ships in orbit. Xerxan opens his eyes and looks at the screen, he snorts and closes his eyes again.*

"Fool computer, I can sense where the ships are. There is no need for you to waste energy showing me that which I already know."

*The screen deactivates and disappears back into the wall it came from.*

=Computer=
"Very well sir, it seems I am not needed anymore. Shall I deactivate myself?"

*The ship was about to power down when the man let out a heavy sigh.*

"Very well fool, show me the patrols."

*Xerxan had learned that his sentient computer had been learning to understand what it meant to have a sense of humor and Xerxan didn't really feel like controlling the entire vessel with the force at the moment. After watching the ships and seeing them raise their shields and arm their weapons he smirked.*

"Computer. Fire an ion pulse at the largest ship in orbit, then proceed to enter the atmosphere..."

*As always, the computer obeyed. Several ion blasts erupted from the sphere's hidden guns, aiming at The Vaporizer II. The computer was sentient, at least partially and had an above average targeting system. It was highly unlikely that the ship would be able to avoid taking damage of some kind from the blasts. That was of no concern to the sphere or the man inside as the vessel began to drop into the atmosphere, heading towards the ruling families mansion...*

*Sensor Officer:* "Sir! Incoming Ion blasts!"
"Kill the power now!" *The ship is forced into a shutdown, which is barely finished when the Ion bolts strike. After a few seconds of the ship sitting powerless, the electronic systems are restarted. Major Razor looks around at his bridge crew.* "That was... unpleastant. Notify the mansion that they have incoming."