Strikeclone
26-08-2004, 14:37
Message To: Galavet and Reikoku
Message From: A Friend
Message Subject: Strikeclone MIA
Text: Dear Sirs,
You don't know me and if my scrambling devices work you won't find out, I was in the employment of Strikeclone.
Since his vanishing act I have since found alternative employment, but as a final service to Strikeclone I am sending you all this message. Strikeclone contracted me in his quest for knowledge about his past, I believe there are other messages here detailing why (parts #1-3).
His payments ensured my work continued after he was reported MIA, as such I have been investigating and recording pertinent facts. Contained in this message is part of a recording of a deep space transimition intercepted by one of my agents. I hope it is of use and interest to you.
Yours.
Message File as follows.
"For the record I am agent 15 Delta, the following is a recording I intercepted some days ago, I believe it to be Strikeclone. My computers give a 98% probability.
The recording is part of the data captured by various surveillance devices I had deployed in PA space. It shows that a massed battle occured deep in space claimed by the Phoenix Alliance.
Acting in accordance with standing orders I have investigated this matter further and found that this transmission was sent from a damaged lone Raven battleship which I believe was the "Crimson Regret".......Strikeclones flagship.
It seems that whilst following up on a lead passed on regarding his parents Strikeclone was ambushed by a large PA fleet, it seems like the whole thing was a PA set up. The PA fleet consisted of at least four battleships supported by a mixed force of cruisers and frigates.
The Raven which I believe was the Crimson Regret immediately turned to engage, launching several massive volleys of torpedoes and cruise missiles destroying a megathron and damaging a tempest to the point that it took no further part in the battle. But the PA inflicted massive damage to the Raven, the supporting frigates had by this time warp scrambled and webbed the Raven preventing its escape.
Drones were launched and the frigates driven off, but this had taken time and the remaining battleships had not been idle.
Further salvoes where exchanged and for the loss another battleship and several frigates but the Raven was all but destroyed. My data indicates that the Raven was well into its structure and likely it was on the point of structual collapse.
As both sides weapons cycled ready for a last salvoe the following transmission was sent from the Raven.
Men of the Phoenix Alliance!
YOU HAVE NO HONOUR!
Lament for your black souls and pray your gods forgive you, for I never shall.
I bring you your very necessary death.
(note at this point the Raven is moving forward on its damaged MWD firing many torpedoes. The transmission continues)
"Lo there do I see my Father.
Lo there do I see my mother.
Lo there do I see my ancestors back to the beginning.
This is my Raven, there are many like it but this one is mine.
I must launch cruise missiles from my Raven at the PA who is trying to wtf own me. I will.
My Raven and me are defenders of my cooperation.
So be it till there is no PA, but peace.
(note Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries is blasting in the background)
Further investigation at the scene of the battle indicates that the Raven was not destroyed at this point but the wreckage is consistant with that of four other battleships.
I do not know what became of the Raven but I will continue my investigations and report any findings through the usual means.
agent 15 Delta out."
Message From: A Friend
Message Subject: Strikeclone MIA
Text: Dear Sirs,
You don't know me and if my scrambling devices work you won't find out, I was in the employment of Strikeclone.
Since his vanishing act I have since found alternative employment, but as a final service to Strikeclone I am sending you all this message. Strikeclone contracted me in his quest for knowledge about his past, I believe there are other messages here detailing why (parts #1-3).
His payments ensured my work continued after he was reported MIA, as such I have been investigating and recording pertinent facts. Contained in this message is part of a recording of a deep space transimition intercepted by one of my agents. I hope it is of use and interest to you.
Yours.
Message File as follows.
"For the record I am agent 15 Delta, the following is a recording I intercepted some days ago, I believe it to be Strikeclone. My computers give a 98% probability.
The recording is part of the data captured by various surveillance devices I had deployed in PA space. It shows that a massed battle occured deep in space claimed by the Phoenix Alliance.
Acting in accordance with standing orders I have investigated this matter further and found that this transmission was sent from a damaged lone Raven battleship which I believe was the "Crimson Regret".......Strikeclones flagship.
It seems that whilst following up on a lead passed on regarding his parents Strikeclone was ambushed by a large PA fleet, it seems like the whole thing was a PA set up. The PA fleet consisted of at least four battleships supported by a mixed force of cruisers and frigates.
The Raven which I believe was the Crimson Regret immediately turned to engage, launching several massive volleys of torpedoes and cruise missiles destroying a megathron and damaging a tempest to the point that it took no further part in the battle. But the PA inflicted massive damage to the Raven, the supporting frigates had by this time warp scrambled and webbed the Raven preventing its escape.
Drones were launched and the frigates driven off, but this had taken time and the remaining battleships had not been idle.
Further salvoes where exchanged and for the loss another battleship and several frigates but the Raven was all but destroyed. My data indicates that the Raven was well into its structure and likely it was on the point of structual collapse.
As both sides weapons cycled ready for a last salvoe the following transmission was sent from the Raven.
Men of the Phoenix Alliance!
YOU HAVE NO HONOUR!
Lament for your black souls and pray your gods forgive you, for I never shall.
I bring you your very necessary death.
(note at this point the Raven is moving forward on its damaged MWD firing many torpedoes. The transmission continues)
"Lo there do I see my Father.
Lo there do I see my mother.
Lo there do I see my ancestors back to the beginning.
This is my Raven, there are many like it but this one is mine.
I must launch cruise missiles from my Raven at the PA who is trying to wtf own me. I will.
My Raven and me are defenders of my cooperation.
So be it till there is no PA, but peace.
(note Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries is blasting in the background)
Further investigation at the scene of the battle indicates that the Raven was not destroyed at this point but the wreckage is consistant with that of four other battleships.
I do not know what became of the Raven but I will continue my investigations and report any findings through the usual means.
agent 15 Delta out."