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You had been summoned to the conference of Pact Leadership in the Kornen system. Frankly you’d have rather stayed at Higg to work on the next project but as the (acting) Director of Research and Development it was your privilege and burden to sit at the table while the Nobility quibbled over… uh, what were they here to discuss again?
“Assembled Lords and Ladies, the situation is dire.”
Oh right, your side was losing the war.
Lady Banfield of Noto addressed the room.
“The Imperial Fleet now has control over the outer orbits in the Noto system. Our fleet is slowly but surely being pushed back.”
Lady Banfield was the proud ruler of the Noto system. She had a reputation for taking to battle in her personal knight frame. It was thanks to her exploits that the Pact Fleet had managed to hold their own against the Imperials for so long.
“While I am certainly glad for the sport, my ships are now at risk of being encircled. Loss of control over the outer system jump points means that both Kornen and Higg are now at risk of enemy raids.”
An image of a large Imperial capital ship launching a new type of strike craft was shown on the AR display.
“The Raihans have started fielding a new command carrier; they stay out of range of everyone while allowing the enemy to deploy their own knight frames, not that that’s a problem,” scoffed Banfield. “I killed the second heir to Rama in single combat last week. The real problem are these new heavy TILE fighters they’re using to outflank our cruisers and hit their vulnerable rear generators. Our patrol frigates try to screen the rear line but the new fighters have enough firepower to take on frigates too.”
Banfield took a moment to sweep a glare across the room, as if to silently demand more aid from her erstwhile allies.
“There is another problem,” said Lord Yarin, ruler of your current home system: Higg. The image on the AR display was replaced with one of a massive super capital keel being constructed. “This picture comes from the Far Halo yards on Raiha; they are making something big. If it’s anything like the dreadnaughts of the old empire, it will certainly smash the fleet at Noto once complete.”
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