First engagements against the Shivans - Revision history

TopAce: moved First Engagements against the Shivans to First engagements against the Shivans: I never liked that capitalized "E" there.

2009-12-18T20:01:12Z

moved First Engagements against the Shivans to First engagements against the Shivans: I never liked that capitalized "E" there.

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SypheDMar at 17:12, 7 June 2009

2009-06-07T17:12:27Z

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	==~~Antecedences~~==
	:''Main article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]		:''Main article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]

	==The incident of the GTSC Plato==		==The incident of the GTSC Plato==

	The ''Avenger'' Prototype was being transferred to the [[Ribos]] system by the ''GTSC Plato'', a Faustus-class science vessel. The jump node was barely defended by Vasudans, only a number of fighters and the PVC Taurus holding it down. A squadron of [[PVF Anubis]] fighters ~~were~~ ordered to attack the ''Plato'', but the captain of the ''Taurus'' underestimated the escort of the ''Plato''. The ''PVC Taurus'' jumped in with her fighter escort to block the way of the ''Plato'', which was moving towards the jump node. Before the sides could engage each other in combat, unknown aliens appeared and attacked both sides. The Vasudan fighters quickly fell and the ''Taurus'' was destroyed. [[Alpha 1]] was ordered to approach the Vasudan forces and get visual data. While doing so, the aliens attacked the ''Plato'' with bombers and fighters. The crew of the ''Plato'' managed to elude ~~destruction; they used~~ a [[GTEP Hermes]] escape pod ~~to take both themselves~~ and the prototype to safety. The ~~''Plato'' was destroyed by the unknown aliens, but the escape pod made the jump. The fighter~~ pilots were shocked to realize that their [[ML-16]] weapons were ~~completely~~ ineffective at penetrating the [[Shields\|Shielding systems]] of the aliens. They managed to destroy a single attacking fighter by focusing their fire on it~~; the combined power was enough to penetrate the shield and get to the fighter inside, which had a weak hull and was soon blasted to pieces~~.		The ''Avenger'' Prototype was being transferred to the [[Ribos]] system by the ''GTSC Plato'', a Faustus-class science vessel. The jump node was barely defended by Vasudans, only a number of fighters and the PVC Taurus holding it down. A squadron of [[PVF Anubis]] fighters was ordered to attack the ''Plato'', but the captain of the ''Taurus'' underestimated the escort of the ''Plato''. The ''PVC Taurus'' jumped in with her fighter escort to block the way of the ''Plato'', which was moving towards the jump node. Before the sides could engage each other in combat, unknown aliens appeared and attacked both sides. The Vasudan fighters quickly fell and the ''Taurus'' was destroyed. [[Alpha 1]] was ordered to approach the Vasudan forces and get visual data. While doing so, the aliens attacked the ''Plato'' with bombers and fighters. The crew of the ''Plato'' managed to elude death by using a [[GTEP Hermes]] escape pod and took the prototype to safety. The pilots were shocked to realize that their [[ML-16]] weapons were ineffective at penetrating the [[Shields\|Shielding systems]] of the aliens. They managed to destroy a single attacking fighter by focusing their fire on it.

	Other encounters with the unknown aliens, soon designated the [[Shivans]], ~~occured all across~~ the ~~system~~. The Shivans destroyed GTA ~~forces in the system~~ and ~~inflicted heavy damage on [[Vasudan]]~~ forces ~~as well~~. The two former enemies agreed to a cease-fire and non-aggression pact. Following a diplomatic agreement, the [[14-Year War]] between the Galactic Terran Alliance and Parliamentary Vasudan Empire officially ended, and the [[Great War]] began. Shivan attacks destroyed a large number of capital ships, almost including the [[GTD Galatea]], which was succesfully escorted by GTA fighters through an asteroid field, including [[Alpha 1]], and managed to jump out. Many other vessels weren't as lucky, falling victim to the new enemy and getting blasted to smithereens, their crews dying very unpleasant deaths.		Other encounters with the unknown aliens, soon designated the [[Shivans]], occurred throughout the systems. The Shivans destroyed both the GTA and PVN forces. The two former enemies then agreed to a cease-fire and non-aggression pact. Following a diplomatic agreement, the [[14-Year War]] between the Galactic Terran Alliance and Parliamentary Vasudan Empire officially ended, and the [[Great War]] began.

	==Acquisition of shielding technology==		==Acquisition of shielding technology==

	Terran Command was forced to launch reconnaissance missions to acquire Shivan shields without weaponry on the fighters which could penetrate Shivan shielding systems. Scorpion fighters ambushed the Terran fighters~~, who, unable to defend themselves,~~ had to quickly scan the containers ~~and then jump out. Only one fighter managed to return to the [[GTD Bastion]]~~. Using the scan data acquired, the [[GTA]] acquired shielding technology ~~for the first time in the history of human space travel~~.		Terran Command was forced to launch reconnaissance missions to acquire Shivan shields without weaponry on the fighters which could penetrate Shivan shielding systems. Scorpion fighters ambushed the Terran fighters. The fighters had to quickly scan the remaining containers. Using the scan data acquired, the [[GTA]] acquired sensor data for targeting the Shivans and their shielding technology.

	By the time the [[Shields]] were ready to use, the Avenger cannon had been optimized for use against shields. The first notable victory for the Alliance came while transferring the Shield prototypes to Beta Cygni. Using the Avenger cannon, the attacking [[Shivans]], no longer invincible, were destroyed and the cargo was successfully delivered.		By the time the [[Shields]] were ready to use, the Avenger cannon had been optimized for use against shields. The first notable victory for the Alliance came while transferring the Shield prototypes to Beta Cygni. Using the Avenger cannon, the attacking [[Shivans]], no longer invincible, were destroyed and the cargo was successfully delivered.

	[[Category:History]]		[[Category:History]]

Snail: Removed spoiler tag, they're not needed anymore.

2008-08-16T10:22:46Z

Removed spoiler tag, they're not needed anymore.

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Wanderer: Reverted edit of 200.118.2.220, changed back to last version by 24.18.223.86

2006-03-25T05:54:20Z

Reverted edit of 200.118.2.220, changed back to last version by 24.18.223.86

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200.118.2.220 at 04:47, 25 March 2006

2006-03-25T04:47:49Z

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24.18.223.86 at 03:29, 22 January 2006

2006-01-22T03:29:54Z

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	==The incident of the GTSC Plato==		==The incident of the GTSC Plato==

	The ''Avenger'' Prototype was being transferred to the [[Ribos]] system by the ''GTSC Plato'', a Faustus-class science vessel. The jump node was barely defended by Vasudans, only a number of fighters and the PVC Taurus holding it down. A squadron of [[PVF Anubis]] fighters were ordered to attack the ''Plato'', but the captain of the ''Taurus'' underestimated the escort of the ''Plato''. The ''PVC Taurus'' jumped in with her fighter escort to block the way of the ''Plato'', which was moving towards the jump node. Before the sides could engage each other in combat, unknown aliens appeared and attacked both sides. The Vasudan fighters quickly fell and the ''Taurus'' was destroyed. [[Alpha 1]] was ordered to approach the Vasudan forces and get visual data. While doing so, the aliens attacked the ''Plato'' with bombers and fighters. The crew of the ''Plato'' managed to elude destruction; they used a [[GTEP Hermes]] escape pod to take both themselves and the prototype to safety. The ''Plato'' was destroyed by the unknown aliens, but the escape pod made the jump. The fighter pilots were shocked to realize ~~tyat~~ their [[ML-16]] weapons were completely ineffective at penetrating the [[Shields\|Shielding systems]] of the aliens. They managed to destroy a single attacking fighter by focusing their fire on it; the combined power was enough to penetrate the shield and get to the fighter inside, which had a weak hull and was soon blasted to pieces.		The ''Avenger'' Prototype was being transferred to the [[Ribos]] system by the ''GTSC Plato'', a Faustus-class science vessel. The jump node was barely defended by Vasudans, only a number of fighters and the PVC Taurus holding it down. A squadron of [[PVF Anubis]] fighters were ordered to attack the ''Plato'', but the captain of the ''Taurus'' underestimated the escort of the ''Plato''. The ''PVC Taurus'' jumped in with her fighter escort to block the way of the ''Plato'', which was moving towards the jump node. Before the sides could engage each other in combat, unknown aliens appeared and attacked both sides. The Vasudan fighters quickly fell and the ''Taurus'' was destroyed. [[Alpha 1]] was ordered to approach the Vasudan forces and get visual data. While doing so, the aliens attacked the ''Plato'' with bombers and fighters. The crew of the ''Plato'' managed to elude destruction; they used a [[GTEP Hermes]] escape pod to take both themselves and the prototype to safety. The ''Plato'' was destroyed by the unknown aliens, but the escape pod made the jump. The fighter pilots were shocked to realize that their [[ML-16]] weapons were completely ineffective at penetrating the [[Shields\|Shielding systems]] of the aliens. They managed to destroy a single attacking fighter by focusing their fire on it; the combined power was enough to penetrate the shield and get to the fighter inside, which had a weak hull and was soon blasted to pieces.

	Other encounters with the unknown aliens, soon designated the [[Shivans]], occured all across the system. The Shivans destroyed GTA forces in the system and inflicted heavy damage on [[Vasudan]] forces as well. The two former enemies agreed to a cease-fire and non-aggression pact. Following a diplomatic agreement, the [[14-Year War]] between the Galactic Terran Alliance and Parliamentary Vasudan Empire officially ended, and the [[Great War]] began. Shivan attacks destroyed a large number of capital ships, almost including the [[GTD Galatea]], which was succesfully escorted by GTA fighters through an asteroid field, including [[Alpha 1]], and managed to jump out. Many other vessels weren't as lucky, falling victim to the new enemy and getting blasted to smithereens, their crews dying very unpleasant deaths.		Other encounters with the unknown aliens, soon designated the [[Shivans]], occured all across the system. The Shivans destroyed GTA forces in the system and inflicted heavy damage on [[Vasudan]] forces as well. The two former enemies agreed to a cease-fire and non-aggression pact. Following a diplomatic agreement, the [[14-Year War]] between the Galactic Terran Alliance and Parliamentary Vasudan Empire officially ended, and the [[Great War]] began. Shivan attacks destroyed a large number of capital ships, almost including the [[GTD Galatea]], which was succesfully escorted by GTA fighters through an asteroid field, including [[Alpha 1]], and managed to jump out. Many other vessels weren't as lucky, falling victim to the new enemy and getting blasted to smithereens, their crews dying very unpleasant deaths.

67.183.12.234 at 23:16, 21 January 2006

2006-01-21T23:16:34Z

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	==The incident of the GTSC Plato==		==The incident of the GTSC Plato==

	The ''Avenger'' Prototype was being transferred to the [[Ribos]] system by the ''GTSC Plato'', a Faustus-class science vessel. The jump node was barely defended by Vasudans, only a number of fighters and the PVC Taurus. A squadron of Anubis fighters were ordered to attack the ''Plato'', but the captain of the ''Taurus'' underestimated ~~the power of~~ the escort of the ''Plato''. The ''PVC Taurus'' jumped in with her fighter ~~escorts~~ to block the way of the ''Plato'' ~~going~~ towards the jump node. Before the sides could engage each other in ~~dogfight~~, unknown aliens appeared and ~~attack~~ both ~~of them~~. The Vasudan fighters quickly fell and the ''Taurus'' was destroyed. [[Alpha 1]] was ordered to approach the Vasudan forces and get visual data. While doing so, the aliens ~~attack~~ the ''Plato'' with bombers and fighters. The crew of the ''Plato'' ~~were elusive:~~ they used an escape pod to ~~put~~ the prototype ~~and the crew safe~~. The ''Plato'' was destroyed but ~~the mission eventually succeeded when~~ the escape pod made the jump. The fighter pilots were ~~dreaded~~ to realize their [[ML-16]] weapons were ~~no much against~~ the [[Shields\|Shielding systems]] of the aliens. ~~By concentrating firepower~~ on ~~only one~~ fighter, ~~they managed~~ to ~~neutralize one craft~~.		The ''Avenger'' Prototype was being transferred to the [[Ribos]] system by the ''GTSC Plato'', a Faustus-class science vessel. The jump node was barely defended by Vasudans, only a number of fighters and the PVC Taurus holding it down. A squadron of [[PVF Anubis]] fighters were ordered to attack the ''Plato'', but the captain of the ''Taurus'' underestimated the escort of the ''Plato''. The ''PVC Taurus'' jumped in with her fighter escort to block the way of the ''Plato'', which was moving towards the jump node. Before the sides could engage each other in combat, unknown aliens appeared and attacked both sides. The Vasudan fighters quickly fell and the ''Taurus'' was destroyed. [[Alpha 1]] was ordered to approach the Vasudan forces and get visual data. While doing so, the aliens attacked the ''Plato'' with bombers and fighters. The crew of the ''Plato'' managed to elude destruction; they used a [[GTEP Hermes]] escape pod to take both themselves and the prototype to safety. The ''Plato'' was destroyed by the unknown aliens, but the escape pod made the jump. The fighter pilots were shocked to realize tyat their [[ML-16]] weapons were completely ineffective at penetrating the [[Shields\|Shielding systems]] of the aliens. They managed to destroy a single attacking fighter by focusing their fire on it; the combined power was enough to penetrate the shield and get to the fighter inside, which had a weak hull and was soon blasted to pieces.

	~~Encounters~~ with ~~less confidence-boosting outcome were played~~ all ~~through~~ the system. The ~~aliens~~ destroyed the ~~''GTD Eisenhower''~~ and inflicted heavy damage ~~to the~~ [[~~Vasudans~~]] as well. The two ~~formely rivalling sides~~ agreed on a cease-fire and non-aggression ~~pacts~~. ~~The~~ [[14-Year War]] officially ended, ~~just to begin a~~ [[Great War~~\|new war~~]]. ~~The unknown aliens were designated as [[Shivans]]. Destroyers and cruisers were diverted in~~ large ~~numbers~~, ~~which most of~~ the ~~time came under [[Shivan]] attack. The~~ [[GTD Galatea]] ~~barely escaped a Shivan assault~~ through an asteroid field and ~~several smaller~~, ~~less resilient warships were destroyed~~.		Other encounters with the unknown aliens, soon designated the [[Shivans]], occured all across the system. The Shivans destroyed GTA forces in the system and inflicted heavy damage on [[Vasudan]] forces as well. The two former enemies agreed to a cease-fire and non-aggression pact. Following a diplomatic agreement, the [[14-Year War]] between the Galactic Terran Alliance and Parliamentary Vasudan Empire officially ended, and the [[Great War]] began. Shivan attacks destroyed a large number of capital ships, almost including the [[GTD Galatea]], which was succesfully escorted by GTA fighters through an asteroid field, including [[Alpha 1]], and managed to jump out. Many other vessels weren't as lucky, falling victim to the new enemy and getting blasted to smithereens, their crews dying very unpleasant deaths.

			==Acquisition of shielding technology==

	~~==Acquiring~~ shielding technology==		Terran Command was forced to launch reconnaissance missions to acquire Shivan shields without weaponry on the fighters which could penetrate Shivan shielding systems. Scorpion fighters ambushed the Terran fighters, who, unable to defend themselves, had to quickly scan the containers and then jump out. Only one fighter managed to return to the [[GTD Bastion]]. Using the scan data acquired, the [[GTA]] acquired shielding technology for the first time in the history of human space travel.

	Terran Command had no choice, but to launch reconnaissance missions to acquire Shivan shields without proper weapons on the fighters to defend themselves. Scorpion fighters ambushed the Terran fighters who had to be hastened to quickly scan the containers and get out. Only one fighter managed to escape. The [[GTD Bastion]] carried out this task and using the scan data acquired, the [[GTA]] was capable of using shielding technology for the first time in the history of space travel.		By the time the [[Shields]] were ready to use, the Avenger cannon had been optimized for use against shields. The first notable victory for the Alliance came while transferring the Shield prototypes to Beta Cygni. Using the Avenger cannon, the attacking [[Shivans]], no longer invincible, were destroyed and the cargo was successfully delivered.

	By the time the [[Shields]] were ready to use, the Avenger cannon had been optimized against shields. The first notable victory for the Alliance came while transferring the Shield prototypes to Beta Cygni. Using the Avenger cannon, the attacking [[Shivans]] were ~~deflected~~ and the cargo was successfully delivered.

	[[Category:History]]		[[Category:History]]

TopAce at 19:35, 19 November 2005

2005-11-19T19:35:46Z

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	By the time the [[Shields]] were ready to use, the Avenger cannon had been optimized against shields. The first notable victory for the Alliance came while transferring the Shield prototypes to Beta Cygni. Using the Avenger cannon, the attacking [[Shivans]] were deflected and the cargo was successfully delivered.		By the time the [[Shields]] were ready to use, the Avenger cannon had been optimized against shields. The first notable victory for the Alliance came while transferring the Shield prototypes to Beta Cygni. Using the Avenger cannon, the attacking [[Shivans]] were deflected and the cargo was successfully delivered.

			[[Category:History]]

TopAce at 19:35, 19 November 2005

2005-11-19T19:35:01Z

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{{spoiler}}
*FreeSpace 1

==Antecedences==
:''Main article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]

==The incident of the GTSC Plato==

The ''Avenger'' Prototype was being transferred to the [[Ribos]] system by the ''GTSC Plato'', a Faustus-class science vessel. The jump node was barely defended by Vasudans, only a number of fighters and the PVC Taurus. A squadron of Anubis fighters were ordered to attack the ''Plato'', but the captain of the ''Taurus'' underestimated the power of the escort of the ''Plato''. The ''PVC Taurus'' jumped in with her fighter escorts to block the way of the ''Plato'' going towards the jump node. Before the sides could engage each other in dogfight, unknown aliens appeared and attack both of them. The Vasudan fighters quickly fell and the ''Taurus'' was destroyed. [[Alpha 1]] was ordered to approach the Vasudan forces and get visual data. While doing so, the aliens attack the ''Plato'' with bombers and fighters. The crew of the ''Plato'' were elusive: they used an escape pod to put the prototype and the crew safe. The ''Plato'' was destroyed but the mission eventually succeeded when the escape pod made the jump. The fighter pilots were dreaded to realize their [[ML-16]] weapons were no much against the [[Shields|Shielding systems]] of the aliens. By concentrating firepower on only one fighter, they managed to neutralize one craft.

Encounters with less confidence-boosting outcome were played all through the system. The aliens destroyed the ''GTD Eisenhower'' and inflicted heavy damage to the [[Vasudans]] as well. The two formely rivalling sides agreed on a cease-fire and non-aggression pacts. The [[14-Year War]] officially ended, just to begin a [[Great War|new war]]. The unknown aliens were designated as [[Shivans]]. Destroyers and cruisers were diverted in large numbers, which most of the time came under [[Shivan]] attack. The [[GTD Galatea]] barely escaped a Shivan assault through an asteroid field and several smaller, less resilient warships were destroyed.

==Acquiring shielding technology==

Terran Command had no choice, but to launch reconnaissance missions to acquire Shivan shields without proper weapons on the fighters to defend themselves. Scorpion fighters ambushed the Terran fighters who had to be hastened to quickly scan the containers and get out. Only one fighter managed to escape. The [[GTD Bastion]] carried out this task and using the scan data acquired, the [[GTA]] was capable of using shielding technology for the first time in the history of space travel.

By the time the [[Shields]] were ready to use, the Avenger cannon had been optimized against shields. The first notable victory for the Alliance came while transferring the Shield prototypes to Beta Cygni. Using the Avenger cannon, the attacking [[Shivans]] were deflected and the cargo was successfully delivered.