Hunt for the SJ Sathanas - Revision history

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2011-08-01T05:11:25Z

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	As the ''Sathanas'' drove through and decimated the Allied fleet blockading the Gamma Draconis side of the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node, Command [[Bearbaiting\|deployed multiple bomber]] wings to disable the four main beam cannons of the ''Sathanas''. It was hoped that disabling these beam cannons would turn [[High Noon\|the inevitable battle]] of the ''Colossus'' against the ''Sathanas'' in favor of the ''Colossus''.		As the ''Sathanas'' drove through and decimated the Allied fleet blockading the Gamma Draconis side of the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node, Command [[Bearbaiting\|deployed multiple bomber]] wings to disable the four main beam cannons of the ''Sathanas''. It was hoped that disabling these beam cannons would turn [[High Noon\|the inevitable battle]] of the ''Colossus'' against the ''Sathanas'' in favor of the ''Colossus''.

	The mission was a partial success. Despite the numerous Shivan fighters escorting the ''Sathanas'', the bomber wings managed to disable two of the ''Sathanas'''s main guns before it reached the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node and jumped out. In the aftermath of this battle, the ''Sobek''-class corvette GVCv ''Thebes'' destroyed the Shivan ''Demon''-class destroyer SD ''Beleth'' with some help from the bombers originally tasked with destroying the ''Sathanas'''s main guns.		The mission was a partial success. Despite the numerous Shivan fighters escorting the ''Sathanas'', the bomber wings managed to disable two of the ''Sathanas''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> main guns before it reached the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node and jumped out. In the aftermath of this battle, the ''Sobek''-class corvette GVCv ''Thebes'' destroyed the Shivan ''Demon''-class destroyer SD ''Beleth'' with some help from the bombers originally tasked with destroying the ''Sathanas''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> main guns.

	==Capella==		==Capella==

TopAce: many small things like links, spelling, italics, style

2009-09-26T09:10:23Z

many small things like links, spelling, italics, style

Androgeos Exeunt: So much for a total re-write...

2009-09-26T05:05:33Z

So much for a total re-write...

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	The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamtik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]] in the nebula. The other ships that assisted were the GVCv ''Tatenen'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]], and the GVA ''Junit'', a [[GVA Setekh\|''Setekh''-class AWACS]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out their task and destroyed all the gas miners and sentry guns in the vicinity. Shivan bombers then jumped into the area and attacked the ''Tatenen'', and the Scorpions pulled back to protect the ''Tatenen''. Right after the Shivan bombers were neutralised, however, [[SJ Sathanas\|SJ ''Sathanas 01'']] jumped into the area and destroyed the ''Tatenen'' in seconds.		The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamtik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]] in the nebula. The other ships that assisted were the GVCv ''Tatenen'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]], and the GVA ''Junit'', a [[GVA Setekh\|''Setekh''-class AWACS]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out their task and destroyed all the gas miners and sentry guns in the vicinity. Shivan bombers then jumped into the area and attacked the ''Tatenen'', and the Scorpions pulled back to protect the ''Tatenen''. Right after the Shivan bombers were neutralised, however, [[SJ Sathanas\|SJ ''Sathanas 01'']] jumped into the area and destroyed the ''Tatenen'' in seconds.

	In order to determine the threat the ~~that~~ GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] of the 203rd was sent to scan ''Sathanas 01'''s subsystems while the ''Sobek''-class corvette GVCv ''Maahes'' and its wing of escort fighters engaged and distracted the Shivans. Alpha 1 managed to scan the Navigation, Sensors, Communications and Weapons subsystems and destroy a few small turrets on the Shivan juggernaut before it left the area.		In order to determine the threat that the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] of the 203rd was sent to scan ''Sathanas 01'''s subsystems while the ''Sobek''-class corvette GVCv ''Maahes'' and its wing of escort fighters engaged and distracted the Shivans. Alpha 1 managed to scan the Navigation, Sensors, Communications and Weapons subsystems and destroy a few small turrets on the Shivan juggernaut before it left the area.

	== Luring the ''Sathanas'' ==		== Luring the ''Sathanas'' ==

Androgeos Exeunt: Total re-write. This article is wrong on so many counts that even a tortoise would literally run for its life (or rage, whichever was easier).

2009-09-26T05:02:55Z

Total re-write. This article is wrong on so many counts that even a tortoise would literally run for its life (or rage, whichever was easier).

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	The '''Hunt for the SJ ''Sathanas''''' was a series of missions which resulted in a direct confrontation between the [[GTVA Colossus\|GTVA ''Colossus'']] and the [[SJ Sathanas\|Shivan juggernaut]].		The '''Hunt for the SJ ''Sathanas''''' was a series of missions which resulted in a direct confrontation between the [[GTVA Colossus\|GTVA ''Colossus'']] and the [[SJ Sathanas\|Shivan juggernaut]].

	==Encounter ~~with the Sathanas~~==		== The First ''Sathanas'' Encounter ==
	~~The~~ [[Neo-Terran Front]] ~~was~~ defeated, and Admiral Aken Bosch ~~escaped~~ to the [[Nebula System\|nebula]] ~~and disappeared. The~~ [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance\|GTVA]] ~~put more effort into combatting~~ the [[Shivan]] ~~menace~~.		With the [[Neo-Terran Front]] defeated, and Admiral [[Aken Bosch]]'s escape to the [[Nebula System\|nebula]], the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance\|GTVA]] was now able to focus solely on neutralising the [[Shivans\|Shivan]] threat from the nebula.

	The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''~~Psamptik~~'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]]. The ~~craft which~~ assisted ~~was~~ the GVCv ''Tatenen'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out ~~the~~ task and destroyed the ~~primary targets~~. Shivan bombers then attacked the ''~~Thebes~~''~~. The~~ Scorpions ~~were fast enough~~ to ~~successfully~~ protect the ''Tatenen''. ~~The~~ [[SJ Sathanas\|SJ ''Sathanas'']] ~~arrived immediately after~~ the ~~attack~~ and destroyed the ''Tatenen'' in seconds.		The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamtik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]] in the nebula. The other ships that assisted were the GVCv ''Tatenen'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]], and the GVA ''Junit'', a [[GVA Setekh\|''Setekh''-class AWACS]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out their task and destroyed all the gas miners and sentry guns in the vicinity. Shivan bombers then jumped into the area and attacked the ''Tatenen'', and the Scorpions pulled back to protect the ''Tatenen''. Right after the Shivan bombers were neutralised, however, [[SJ Sathanas\|SJ ''Sathanas 01'']] jumped into the area and destroyed the ''Tatenen'' in seconds.

	In order to determine the threat the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] was sent to scan subsystems~~. The new [[GVF Ptah\|GVF~~ ''~~Ptah~~''~~]] was invisible~~ to Shivan ~~sensors, making [[Alpha 1]]'s job easier~~.		In order to determine the threat the that GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] of the 203rd was sent to scan ''Sathanas 01'''s subsystems while the ''Sobek''-class corvette GVCv ''Maahes'' and its wing of escort fighters engaged and distracted the Shivans. Alpha 1 managed to scan the Navigation, Sensors, Communications and Weapons subsystems and destroy a few small turrets on the Shivan juggernaut before it left the area.

	==Luring the Sathanas==		== Luring the ''Sathanas'' ==
	~~Only~~ the ~~GTVA~~ ''~~Colossus~~'' could ~~compete with~~ the ~~firepower of the Shivan juggernaut~~. Command ~~knew this and prepared~~ the ~~bulk of the 3rd Fleet and~~ the ''~~Colossus~~'' ~~at the jump node of [[Gamma Draconis]]-[[Vega]]~~. ~~Inside~~ the ~~nebula~~, the ~~3rd Fleet launched attacks against cruisers~~ in the ~~hope that the Shivans would divert~~ the ''Sathanas'' ~~to help~~. ~~Instead~~, ~~news surfaced that~~ the ''Sathanas'', ~~instead of moving to defend the cruisers under assault, set course~~ for the [[Gamma Draconis]] ~~system~~.		Alpha 1's scans revealed several weak spots on the ''Sathanas''. However, Allied Command surmised that these flaws could only be exploited by larger warships in the fleet. Command ordered a simultaneous coordinated strike on Shivan targets across the nebular theater in attempt to draw out the ''Sathanas''. Had the Shivan juggernaut fallen for this ruse, the GTD ''Aquitaine'', GVD ''Psamtik'' and GVD ''Toeris'' would have jumped in within the vicinity of the ''Sathanas'' and engaged it. As it turned out, however, the ''Sathanas'' had other plans, and headed for the [[Gamma Draconis]] node instead, so the plan to lure it out within the nebula was aborted.

	==~~Destruction of the Knossos device~~==		== Contingency Plans ==
	~~Command~~ was ~~worried about~~ the ~~threat of~~ the ''Sathanas''~~. Even though~~ the ~~''Colossus''~~ was ~~thought~~ to ~~be a fair match for~~ the ''~~Sathanas~~''~~, Command didn't want to risk battle. A bold plan~~ was ~~put~~ in ~~motion to stop the ''Sathanas'' from proceeding into Terran space:~~ the ~~[[Knossos]] device~~ was to ~~be destroyed to seal off~~ Gamma Draconis.		Because Gamma Draconis was only one subspace jump away from the heavily populated [[Capella]] system, the ''Sathanas'', despite still being in the nebula, was a direct threat to the 250 million civilians living in Capella. As Command began evacuating Capella and the GTVA ''Colossus'' was stationed in that system, most of the Allied fleet was pulled back to blockade both sides of the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node.

	~~Three [[meson bomb]]s were sent into~~ the ~~grinder of enemy fire~~. ~~The plan was to detonate the bombs in the middle of the device~~ to destroy ~~it. This did not proceed as planned. The explosion of~~ the ~~bomb was too short and only did a minor amount of damage at the device. To ensure success for the second attempt, the remaining two meson bombs were sent in, carried by~~ [[~~GTFR Triton\|Triton-class freighters~~]]~~. The bombs were now set near the diameter of the~~ device ~~and detonated. The device was destroyed~~, ~~and it seemed Terran-Vasudan space was in safe. The ''Sathanas'' entered~~ the ~~system regardless soon after; the jump node had stabilized~~ to ~~a point where it could not be destroyed~~.		However, a small task force remained in Gamma Draconis, near the ''Knossos'' portal. They were given orders to destroy the ''[[Knossos]]'' device, which linked the nebula to Gamma Draconis.

	==~~The Ultimate Duel~~==		==Destruction of the ''Knossos'' Device==
	~~Terran and Vasudan forces co-operated against the~~ ''~~Sathanas~~''~~; bomber pilots from the GVD~~ ''~~Psamtik~~'' ~~received orders to use~~ the ~~newly developed [[Helios]] bombs to neutralize the forward beam weapons on~~ the ''~~Sathanas~~''. The ~~mission partially succeeded. The ''Sathanas'' made the jump~~ to the ~~location of the ''Colossus'' to confront her. The ''Beleth'',~~ a [[~~SD Demon~~\|~~''Demon''-class destroyer~~]]~~, jumped~~ in ~~after~~ the ~~''Sathanas'' escaped~~ the ~~GTVA bomber attack~~, ~~and was destroyed by Vasudan fighters and bombers with help from the GVCv ''Thebes''~~.		The GVCv ''Renenet'', a ''Sobek''-class corvette, and a wing of fighters from the 203rd Scorpions, were deployed near the ''Knossos'' in Gamma Draconis. The plan was to destroy the portal by detonating a [[TC-Meson Bomb\|Meson Bomb]] in the middle of it. Computer simulations predicted only a 40% chance for a single Meson Bomb to demolish the portal, so two additional warheads were placed on standby.

	~~The two titans met~~ at the ~~[[Gamma Draconis]] jump node in [[Capella]]~~. ~~The~~ ''~~Colossus~~'' ~~destroyed~~ the ''~~Sathanas~~'' ~~with help from Alpha wing~~.		As it turned out, the first detonation did not succeed. While the Meson Bomb achieved a clean detonation at the portal, the ''Knossos'' still functioned. Command then ordered the two Meson Bombs on standby to be deployed and detonated ''simultaneously'' at the node. This second attempt was a success, and the ''Knossos'' device was destroyed.

	The ''Sathanas'' was destroyed and it ~~seemed~~ the Shivans ~~would be defeated for the second time in galactic history~~.		Unfortunately, the ''Sathanas'' still entered Gamma Draconis, even after the demolition of the ''Knossos''. Scans revealed that the ''Knossos'' portal had been activated for too long, thus stabilizing the subspace corridor between Gamma Draconis and the nebula. It was theorized that the corridor could remain open for centuries before it collapses again. The demolition team, having failed in stopping the ''Sathanas'' at the edge of the nebula, scattered and pulled back to the Allied forces waiting at the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node.

			==The Handicap==
			As the ''Sathanas'' drove through and decimated the Allied fleet blockading the Gamma Draconis side of the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node, Command deployed multiple bomber wings to disable the four main beam cannons of the ''Sathanas''. It was hoped that disabling these beam cannons would turn the inevitable battle of the ''Colossus'' against the ''Sathanas'' in favor of the ''Colossus''.

			The mission was a partial success. Despite the numerous Shivan fighters escorting the ''Sathanas'', the bomber wings managed to disable two of the ''Sathanas'''s main guns before it reached the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node and jumped out. In the aftermath of this battle, the ''Sobek''-class corvette GVCv ''Thebes'' destroyed the Shivan ''Demon''-class destroyer SD ''Beleth'' with some help from the bombers originally tasked with destroying the ''Sathanas'''s main guns.

			==Capella==
			As the ''Sathanas'' emerged on the other side of the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node, it engaged and obliterated the Allied fleet that was blockading the node before pushing deep into Capella. The ''Colossus'', stationed in Capella, was then deployed and confronted the ''Sathanas'' directly.

			Ultimately, the destruction of two of the ''Sathanas'''s main beam cannons gave the ''Colossus'' the advantage it needed to win the battle. The confrontation ended with the ''Sathanas'' destroyed and the Colossus moderately damaged from taking some beam fire, as well as over-charging its own beam cannons beyond their limits.

			Nevertheless, the ''Colossus'' was victorious, and the GTVA believed that they had finally bested the biggest menace that the Shivans could ever throw at them.

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

Mobius: I know it's incredibly weird for my standards, but..."Sathanas" in "Luring the Sathanas" is no longer writte in italics

2009-03-24T19:01:56Z

I know it's incredibly weird for my standards, but..."Sathanas" in "Luring the Sathanas" is no longer writte in italics

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	In order to determine the threat the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] was sent to scan subsystems. The new [[GVF Ptah\|GVF ''Ptah'']] was invisible to Shivan sensors, making [[Alpha 1]]'s job easier.		In order to determine the threat the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] was sent to scan subsystems. The new [[GVF Ptah\|GVF ''Ptah'']] was invisible to Shivan sensors, making [[Alpha 1]]'s job easier.

	==Luring the ''Sathanas''==		==Luring the Sathanas==
	Only the GTVA ''Colossus'' could compete with the firepower of the Shivan juggernaut. Command knew this and prepared the bulk of the 3rd Fleet and the ''Colossus'' at the jump node of [[Gamma Draconis]]-[[Vega]]. Inside the nebula, the 3rd Fleet launched attacks against cruisers in the hope that the Shivans would divert the ''Sathanas'' to help. Instead, news surfaced that the ''Sathanas'', instead of moving to defend the cruisers under assault, set course for the [[Gamma Draconis]] system.		Only the GTVA ''Colossus'' could compete with the firepower of the Shivan juggernaut. Command knew this and prepared the bulk of the 3rd Fleet and the ''Colossus'' at the jump node of [[Gamma Draconis]]-[[Vega]]. Inside the nebula, the 3rd Fleet launched attacks against cruisers in the hope that the Shivans would divert the ''Sathanas'' to help. Instead, news surfaced that the ''Sathanas'', instead of moving to defend the cruisers under assault, set course for the [[Gamma Draconis]] system.

Droid803: how did noone notice this?

2009-03-23T05:12:45Z

how did noone notice this?

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	Terran and Vasudan forces co-operated against the ''Sathanas''; bomber pilots from the GVD ''Psamtik'' received orders to use the newly developed [[Helios]] bombs to neutralize the forward beam weapons on the ''Sathanas''. The mission partially succeeded. The ''Sathanas'' made the jump to the location of the ''Colossus'' to confront her. The ''Beleth'', a [[SD Demon\|''Demon''-class destroyer]], jumped in after the ''Sathanas'' escaped the GTVA bomber attack, and was destroyed by Vasudan fighters and bombers with help from the GVCv ''Thebes''.		Terran and Vasudan forces co-operated against the ''Sathanas''; bomber pilots from the GVD ''Psamtik'' received orders to use the newly developed [[Helios]] bombs to neutralize the forward beam weapons on the ''Sathanas''. The mission partially succeeded. The ''Sathanas'' made the jump to the location of the ''Colossus'' to confront her. The ''Beleth'', a [[SD Demon\|''Demon''-class destroyer]], jumped in after the ''Sathanas'' escaped the GTVA bomber attack, and was destroyed by Vasudan fighters and bombers with help from the GVCv ''Thebes''.

	The two titans met at the [[Gamma Draconis]] jump node in [[~~Vega~~]]. The ''Colossus'' destroyed the ''Sathanas'' with help from Alpha wing.		The two titans met at the [[Gamma Draconis]] jump node in [[Capella]]. The ''Colossus'' destroyed the ''Sathanas'' with help from Alpha wing.

	The ''Sathanas'' was destroyed and it seemed the Shivans would be defeated for the second time in galactic history.		The ''Sathanas'' was destroyed and it seemed the Shivans would be defeated for the second time in galactic history.

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

Mobius: One link to the Sathanas article added, another one fixed

2009-03-22T19:22:55Z

One link to the Sathanas article added, another one fixed

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	The '''Hunt for the SJ ''Sathanas''''' was a series of missions which resulted in a direct confrontation between the [[GTVA Colossus\|GTVA ''Colossus'']] and the Shivan juggernaut.		The '''Hunt for the SJ ''Sathanas''''' was a series of missions which resulted in a direct confrontation between the [[GTVA Colossus\|GTVA ''Colossus'']] and the [[SJ Sathanas\|Shivan juggernaut]].

	==Encounter with the Sathanas==		==Encounter with the Sathanas==
	The [[Neo-Terran Front]] was defeated, and Admiral Aken Bosch escaped to the [[Nebula System\|nebula]] and disappeared. The [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance\|GTVA]] put more effort into combatting the [[Shivan]] menace.		The [[Neo-Terran Front]] was defeated, and Admiral Aken Bosch escaped to the [[Nebula System\|nebula]] and disappeared. The [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance\|GTVA]] put more effort into combatting the [[Shivan]] menace.

	The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamptik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]]. The craft which assisted was the GVCv ''Tatenen'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out the task and destroyed the primary targets. Shivan bombers then attacked the ''Thebes''. The Scorpions were fast enough to successfully protect the ''Tatenen''. The [[SJ Sathanas 01\|SJ ''Sathanas 01'']] arrived immediately after the attack and destroyed the ''Tatenen'' in seconds.		The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamptik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]]. The craft which assisted was the GVCv ''Tatenen'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out the task and destroyed the primary targets. Shivan bombers then attacked the ''Thebes''. The Scorpions were fast enough to successfully protect the ''Tatenen''. The [[SJ Sathanas\|SJ ''Sathanas'']] arrived immediately after the attack and destroyed the ''Tatenen'' in seconds.

	In order to determine the threat the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] was sent to scan subsystems. The new [[GVF Ptah\|GVF ''Ptah'']] was invisible to Shivan sensors, making [[Alpha 1]]'s job easier.		In order to determine the threat the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] was sent to scan subsystems. The new [[GVF Ptah\|GVF ''Ptah'']] was invisible to Shivan sensors, making [[Alpha 1]]'s job easier.

Droid803: fixed some errors

2008-08-17T02:41:24Z

fixed some errors

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	The [[Neo-Terran Front]] was defeated, and Admiral Aken Bosch escaped to the [[Nebula System\|nebula]] and disappeared. The [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance\|GTVA]] put more effort into combatting the [[Shivan]] menace.		The [[Neo-Terran Front]] was defeated, and Admiral Aken Bosch escaped to the [[Nebula System\|nebula]] and disappeared. The [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance\|GTVA]] put more effort into combatting the [[Shivan]] menace.

	The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamptik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]]. The craft which assisted was the GVCv ''~~Thebes~~'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out the task and destroyed the primary targets. Shivan bombers then attacked the ''Thebes''. The Scorpions were fast enough to successfully protect the ''~~Thebes~~''. The [[SJ Sathanas 01\|SJ ''Sathanas 01'']] arrived immediately after the attack and destroyed the ''~~Thebes~~'' in seconds.		The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamptik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]]. The craft which assisted was the GVCv ''Tatenen'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out the task and destroyed the primary targets. Shivan bombers then attacked the ''Thebes''. The Scorpions were fast enough to successfully protect the ''Tatenen''. The [[SJ Sathanas 01\|SJ ''Sathanas 01'']] arrived immediately after the attack and destroyed the ''Tatenen'' in seconds.

	In order to determine the threat the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] was sent to scan subsystems. The new [[GVF Ptah\|GVF ''Ptah'']] was invisible to Shivan sensors, making [[Alpha 1]]'s job easier.		In order to determine the threat the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] was sent to scan subsystems. The new [[GVF Ptah\|GVF ''Ptah'']] was invisible to Shivan sensors, making [[Alpha 1]]'s job easier.
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	==The Ultimate Duel==		==The Ultimate Duel==
	Terran and Vasudan forces co-operated against the ''Sathanas''; bomber pilots from the GVD ''Psamtik'' received orders to use the newly developed [[Helios]] bombs to neutralize the forward beam weapons on the ''Sathanas''. The mission partially succeeded. The ''Sathanas'' made the jump to the location of the ''Colossus'' to confront her. The ''Beleth'', a [[SD Demon\|''Demon-class destroyer]], jumped in after the ''Sathanas'' escaped the GTVA bomber attack, and was destroyed by Vasudan fighters and bombers with help from the GVCv ''Thebes''.		Terran and Vasudan forces co-operated against the ''Sathanas''; bomber pilots from the GVD ''Psamtik'' received orders to use the newly developed [[Helios]] bombs to neutralize the forward beam weapons on the ''Sathanas''. The mission partially succeeded. The ''Sathanas'' made the jump to the location of the ''Colossus'' to confront her. The ''Beleth'', a [[SD Demon\|''Demon''-class destroyer]], jumped in after the ''Sathanas'' escaped the GTVA bomber attack, and was destroyed by Vasudan fighters and bombers with help from the GVCv ''Thebes''.

	The two titans met at the [[Gamma Draconis]] jump node in [[Vega]]. The ''Colossus'' destroyed the ''Sathanas'' with help from Alpha wing.		The two titans met at the [[Gamma Draconis]] jump node in [[Vega]]. The ''Colossus'' destroyed the ''Sathanas'' with help from Alpha wing.

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

2008-08-16T10:22:15Z

Removed spoiler tag, they're not needed anymore.

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	The '''Hunt for the SJ ''Sathanas''''' was a series of missions which resulted in a direct confrontation between the [[GTVA Colossus\|GTVA ''Colossus'']] and the Shivan juggernaut.		The '''Hunt for the SJ ''Sathanas''''' was a series of missions which resulted in a direct confrontation between the [[GTVA Colossus\|GTVA ''Colossus'']] and the Shivan juggernaut.

	~~{{spoiler}}~~
	*FreeSpace2

	==Encounter with the Sathanas==		==Encounter with the Sathanas==

TopAce at 13:57, 13 August 2007

2007-08-13T13:57:12Z

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	The '''Hunt for the ''SJ Sathanas''''' was a series of missions which resulted in a direct confrontation between the ''[[GTVA Colossus]]'' and the Shivan juggernaut.		The '''Hunt for the SJ ''Sathanas''''' was a series of missions which resulted in a direct confrontation between the [[GTVA Colossus\|GTVA ''Colossus'']] and the Shivan juggernaut.

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	==Encounter with the Sathanas==		==Encounter with the Sathanas==
			The [[Neo-Terran Front]] was defeated, and Admiral Aken Bosch escaped to the [[Nebula System\|nebula]] and disappeared. The [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance\|GTVA]] put more effort into combatting the [[Shivan]] menace.

	The [[~~Neo-Terran Front~~]] was ~~defeated~~, ~~and Admiral Aken Bosch escaped to the~~ [[~~Nebula System~~\|~~nebula~~]] ~~and disappeared~~. The [[~~GTVA~~]] ~~put more effort into combatting~~ the [[~~Shivan~~]] ~~menace~~.		The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamptik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]]. The craft which assisted was the GVCv ''Thebes'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out the task and destroyed the primary targets. Shivan bombers then attacked the ''Thebes''. The Scorpions were fast enough to successfully protect the ''Thebes''. The [[SJ Sathanas 01\|SJ ''Sathanas 01'']] arrived immediately after the attack and destroyed the ''Thebes'' in seconds.

	~~The~~ [[~~GVD Psamtik~~]] ~~lead an assault against~~ [[~~SSG Rahu~~\|~~Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]]. The craft which assisted was the~~ ''~~GVCv Thebes~~''~~, a Sobek-class corvette. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions~~]] ~~carried out the task and destroyed the primary targets.~~ Shivan ~~bombers then attacked the ''Thebes''. The Scorpions were fast enough to successfully protect the ''Thebes''. The ''~~[[~~SJ Sathanas 01~~]]'~~' arrived immediately after the attack and destroyed the Thebes in seconds~~.		In order to determine the threat the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] was sent to scan subsystems. The new [[GVF Ptah\|GVF ''Ptah'']] was invisible to Shivan sensors, making [[Alpha 1]]'s job easier.

	~~In order to determine the threat the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] was sent to scan subsystems. The new [[GVF Ptah]] was invisible to Shivan sensors, making [[Alpha 1]]'s job easier.~~		==Luring the ''Sathanas''==
			Only the GTVA ''Colossus'' could compete with the firepower of the Shivan juggernaut. Command knew this and prepared the bulk of the 3rd Fleet and the ''Colossus'' at the jump node of [[Gamma Draconis]]-[[Vega]]. Inside the nebula, the 3rd Fleet launched attacks against cruisers in the hope that the Shivans would divert the ''Sathanas'' to help. Instead, news surfaced that the ''Sathanas'', instead of moving to defend the cruisers under assault, set course for the [[Gamma Draconis]] system.
	==Luring the Sathanas==

	Only the ''~~[[GTVA~~ Colossus]]'' could compete with the firepower of the Shivan juggernaut. Command knew this and prepared the bulk of the 3rd Fleet and the ''Colossus'' at the jump node of [[Gamma Draconis]]-[[Vega]]. Inside the nebula, the 3rd Fleet launched attacks against cruisers in the hope that the Shivans would divert the ''Sathanas'' to help. Instead, news surfaced that the ''Sathanas'', instead of moving to defend the cruisers under assault, set course for the [[Gamma Draconis]] system.

	==Destruction of the Knossos device==		==Destruction of the Knossos device==

	Command was worried about the threat of the ''Sathanas''. Even though the ''Colossus'' was thought to be a fair match for the ''Sathanas'', Command didn't want to risk battle. A bold plan was put in motion to stop the ''Sathanas'' from proceeding into Terran space: the [[Knossos]] device was to be destroyed to seal off Gamma Draconis.		Command was worried about the threat of the ''Sathanas''. Even though the ''Colossus'' was thought to be a fair match for the ''Sathanas'', Command didn't want to risk battle. A bold plan was put in motion to stop the ''Sathanas'' from proceeding into Terran space: the [[Knossos]] device was to be destroyed to seal off Gamma Draconis.

	Three [[~~Meson~~ bomb]]s were sent into the grinder of enemy fire. The plan was to detonate the bombs in the middle of the device to destroy it. This did not proceed as planned. The explosion of the bomb was too short and only did a minor amount of damage at the device. To ensure success for the second attempt, the remaining two ~~Meson~~ bombs were sent in, carried by [[GTFR Triton\|Triton-class freighters]]. The bombs were now set near the diameter of the device and detonated. The device was destroyed, and it seemed Terran-Vasudan space was in safe. The ''Sathanas'' entered the system regardless soon after; the jump node had stabilized to a point where it could not be destroyed.		Three [[meson bomb]]s were sent into the grinder of enemy fire. The plan was to detonate the bombs in the middle of the device to destroy it. This did not proceed as planned. The explosion of the bomb was too short and only did a minor amount of damage at the device. To ensure success for the second attempt, the remaining two meson bombs were sent in, carried by [[GTFR Triton\|Triton-class freighters]]. The bombs were now set near the diameter of the device and detonated. The device was destroyed, and it seemed Terran-Vasudan space was in safe. The ''Sathanas'' entered the system regardless soon after; the jump node had stabilized to a point where it could not be destroyed.

	==The Ultimate Duel==		==The Ultimate Duel==
			Terran and Vasudan forces co-operated against the ''Sathanas''; bomber pilots from the GVD ''Psamtik'' received orders to use the newly developed [[Helios]] bombs to neutralize the forward beam weapons on the ''Sathanas''. The mission partially succeeded. The ''Sathanas'' made the jump to the location of the ''Colossus'' to confront her. The ''Beleth'', a [[SD Demon\|''Demon-class destroyer]], jumped in after the ''Sathanas'' escaped the GTVA bomber attack, and was destroyed by Vasudan fighters and bombers with help from the GVCv ''Thebes''.

	Terran and Vasudan forces co-operated against the ''Sathanas''. Bomber pilots from the ''[[GVD Psamtik]]'' received orders to use the newly developed [[Helios]] bombs to neutralize the forward beam weapons on the ''Sathanas''. The mission partially succeeded. The ''Sathanas'' made the jump to the location of the ''Colossus'' to confront her. The ''Beleth'', a Demon-class destroyer, jumped in after the Sathanas escaped the [[GTVA]] bomber attack, and was destroyed by Vasudan fighters and bombers with help from the GVCv ''Thebes''.		The two titans met at the [[Gamma Draconis]] jump node in [[Vega]]. The ''Colossus'' destroyed the ''Sathanas'' with help from Alpha wing.

	The two titans met at the [[Gamma Draconis]] jump node in [[Vega]]. The ''~~Collossus~~'' destroyed the Sathanas with help from Alpha ~~Wing~~.

	The ''Sathanas'' was destroyed and it seemed the Shivans would be defeated for the second time in ~~Galactic History~~.		The ''Sathanas'' was destroyed and it seemed the Shivans would be defeated for the second time in galactic history.

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	The '''Hunt for the SJ ''Sathanas''''' was a series of missions which resulted in a direct confrontation between the [[GTVA Colossus\|GTVA ''Colossus'']] and the Shivan juggernaut.		The '''Hunt for the SJ ''Sathanas''''' was a series of missions which resulted in a direct confrontation between the [[GTVA Colossus\|GTVA ''Colossus'']] and the [[SJ Sathanas\|Shivan juggernaut]].

	==Encounter with the Sathanas==		==Encounter with the Sathanas==
	The [[Neo-Terran Front]] was defeated, and Admiral Aken Bosch escaped to the [[Nebula System\|nebula]] and disappeared. The [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance\|GTVA]] put more effort into combatting the [[Shivan]] menace.		The [[Neo-Terran Front]] was defeated, and Admiral Aken Bosch escaped to the [[Nebula System\|nebula]] and disappeared. The [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance\|GTVA]] put more effort into combatting the [[Shivan]] menace.

	The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamptik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]]. The craft which assisted was the GVCv ''Tatenen'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out the task and destroyed the primary targets. Shivan bombers then attacked the ''Thebes''. The Scorpions were fast enough to successfully protect the ''Tatenen''. The [[SJ Sathanas 01\|SJ ''Sathanas 01'']] arrived immediately after the attack and destroyed the ''Tatenen'' in seconds.		The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamptik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]]. The craft which assisted was the GVCv ''Tatenen'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out the task and destroyed the primary targets. Shivan bombers then attacked the ''Thebes''. The Scorpions were fast enough to successfully protect the ''Tatenen''. The [[SJ Sathanas\|SJ ''Sathanas'']] arrived immediately after the attack and destroyed the ''Tatenen'' in seconds.

	In order to determine the threat the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] was sent to scan subsystems. The new [[GVF Ptah\|GVF ''Ptah'']] was invisible to Shivan sensors, making [[Alpha 1]]'s job easier.		In order to determine the threat the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] was sent to scan subsystems. The new [[GVF Ptah\|GVF ''Ptah'']] was invisible to Shivan sensors, making [[Alpha 1]]'s job easier.

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	== The First ''Sathanas'' Encounter ==		== The First ''Sathanas'' Encounter ==
	With the [[Neo-Terran Front]] defeated, and Admiral [[Aken Bosch]]'s escape to the [[Nebula System\|nebula]], the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance\|GTVA]] was now able to focus solely on ~~neutralising~~ the [[Shivans\|Shivan]] threat from the nebula.		With the [[Neo-Terran Front]] defeated, and Admiral [[Aken Bosch]]'s escape to the [[Nebula System\|nebula]], the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance\|GTVA]] was now able to focus solely on neutralizing the [[Shivans\|Shivan]] threat from the nebula.

	The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamtik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]] in the nebula. The other ships that assisted were the GVCv ''Tatenen'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]], and the GVA ''Junit'', a [[GVA Setekh\|''Setekh''-class AWACS]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out their task and destroyed all the gas miners and sentry guns in the vicinity. Shivan bombers then jumped into the area and attacked the ''Tatenen'', and the Scorpions pulled back to protect the ''Tatenen''. Right after the Shivan bombers were ~~neutralised~~, however, [[SJ Sathanas\|SJ ''Sathanas 01'']] jumped into the area and destroyed the ''Tatenen'' in seconds.		The [[GVD Psamtik\|GVD ''Psamtik'']] led an assault against [[SSG Rahu\|Shivan gas miners]] and [[SSG Belial\|sentry guns]] in the nebula. The other ships that assisted were the GVCv ''Tatenen'', a [[GVCv Sobek\|''Sobek''-class corvette]], and the GVA ''Junit'', a [[GVA Setekh\|''Setekh''-class AWACS]]. The fighters of the [[203rd Scorpions]] carried out their task and destroyed all the gas miners and sentry guns in the vicinity. Shivan bombers then jumped into the area and attacked the ''Tatenen'', and the Scorpions pulled back to protect the ''Tatenen''. Right after the Shivan bombers were neutralized, however, [[SJ Sathanas\|SJ ''Sathanas 01'']] jumped into the area and destroyed the ''Tatenen'' in seconds.

	In order to determine the threat that the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] of the 203rd was sent to scan ''Sathanas 01'''s subsystems while the ''Sobek''-class corvette GVCv ''Maahes'' and its wing of escort fighters engaged and distracted the Shivans. Alpha 1 managed to scan the Navigation, Sensors, Communications and Weapons subsystems and destroy a few small turrets on the Shivan juggernaut before it left the area.		In order to determine the threat that the GTVA was facing, [[Alpha 1]] of the 203rd was sent to scan ''Sathanas 01'''s subsystems while the ''Sobek''-class corvette GVCv ''Maahes'' and its wing of escort fighters engaged and distracted the Shivans. Alpha 1 managed to scan the Navigation, Sensors, Communications, and Weapons subsystems and (possibly) destroy a few small turrets on the Shivan juggernaut before it left the area.

	== Luring the ''Sathanas'' ==		== Luring the ''Sathanas'' ==
	Alpha 1's scans revealed several weak spots on the ''Sathanas''. However, Allied Command surmised that these flaws could only be exploited by larger warships in the fleet. Command ordered a simultaneous coordinated strike on Shivan targets across the nebular theater in attempt to draw out the ''Sathanas''. Had the Shivan juggernaut fallen for this ruse, the GTD ''Aquitaine'', GVD ''Psamtik'' and GVD ''Toeris'' would have jumped in within the vicinity of the ''Sathanas'' and engaged it. As it turned out, however, the ''Sathanas'' had other plans, and headed for the [[Gamma Draconis]] node instead, so the plan to lure it out within the nebula was aborted.		Alpha 1's scans revealed several weak spots on the ''Sathanas''. However, Allied Command surmised that these flaws could only be exploited by larger warships in the fleet. Command ordered a simultaneous coordinated strike on Shivan targets across the nebular theater in attempt to draw out the ''Sathanas''. Had the Shivan juggernaut fallen for this ruse, the GTD ''Aquitaine'', GVD ''Psamtik'', and GVD ''Toeris'' would have jumped in within the vicinity of the ''Sathanas'' and engaged it. As it turned out, however, the ''Sathanas'' had other plans, and headed for the [[Gamma Draconis]] node instead, so the plan to lure it out within the nebula was aborted.

	== Contingency Plans ==		== Contingency Plans ==
	Because Gamma Draconis was only one subspace jump away from the heavily populated [[Capella]] system, the ''Sathanas'', despite still being in the nebula, was a direct threat to the 250 million civilians living in Capella. As Command began evacuating Capella and the GTVA ''Colossus'' was stationed in that system, most of the Allied fleet was pulled back to blockade both sides of the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node.		Because Gamma Draconis was only one [[subspace]] jump away from the heavily populated [[Capella]] system, the ''Sathanas'', despite still being in the nebula, was a direct threat to the 250 million civilians living in Capella. As Command began evacuating Capella and the GTVA ''Colossus'' was stationed in that system, most of the Allied fleet was pulled back to blockade both sides of the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node.

	However, a small task force remained in Gamma Draconis, near the ''Knossos'' portal. They were given orders to destroy the ''[[Knossos]]'' device, which linked the nebula to Gamma Draconis.		However, a small task force remained in Gamma Draconis, near the ''[[Knossos]]'' portal. They were given orders to destroy the ''Knossos'' device, which linked the nebula to Gamma Draconis.

	==Destruction of the ''Knossos'' Device==		==Destruction of the ''Knossos'' Device==
	The GVCv ''Renenet'', a ''Sobek''-class corvette, and a wing of fighters from the 203rd Scorpions, were deployed near the ''Knossos'' in Gamma Draconis. The plan was to destroy the portal by detonating a [[TC-Meson Bomb\|Meson Bomb]] in the middle of it. Computer simulations predicted only a 40% chance for a single Meson Bomb to demolish the portal, so two additional warheads were placed on standby.		The GVCv ''Renenet'', a ''Sobek''-class corvette, and a wing of fighters from the 203rd Scorpions, were deployed near the ''Knossos'' in Gamma Draconis. The plan was to destroy the portal by detonating a [[TC-Meson Bomb\|Meson Bomb]] in the middle of it. Computer simulations predicted only a 40% chance for a single Meson Bomb to demolish the portal, so two additional warheads were placed on standby.

	As it turned out, the first detonation did not succeed. While the Meson Bomb achieved a clean detonation at the portal, the ''Knossos'' still functioned. Command then ordered the two Meson Bombs on standby to be deployed and detonated ''simultaneously'' at the node. This second attempt was a success, and the ''Knossos'' device was destroyed.		As it turned out, the first detonation did not succeed. While the Meson Bomb achieved a clean detonation at the portal, the ''Knossos'' still functioned. Command then ordered the two Meson Bombs on standby to be deployed and detonated simultaneously at the node. This second attempt was a success, and the ''Knossos'' device was destroyed.

	~~Unfortunately~~, the ''Sathanas'' still entered Gamma Draconis, even after the demolition of the ''Knossos''. Scans revealed that the ''Knossos'' portal had been activated for too long, thus stabilizing the subspace corridor between Gamma Draconis and the nebula. It was theorized that the corridor could remain open for centuries before it collapses again. The demolition team, having failed in stopping the ''Sathanas'' at the edge of the nebula, scattered and pulled back to the Allied forces waiting at the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node.		However, the ''Sathanas'' still entered Gamma Draconis, even after the demolition of the ''Knossos''. Scans revealed that the ''Knossos'' portal had been activated for too long, thus stabilizing the subspace corridor between Gamma Draconis and the nebula. It was theorized that the corridor could remain open for centuries before it collapses again. The demolition team, having failed in stopping the ''Sathanas'' at the edge of the nebula, scattered and pulled back to the Allied forces waiting at the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node.

	==The Handicap==		==The Handicap==
	As the ''Sathanas'' drove through and decimated the Allied fleet blockading the Gamma Draconis side of the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node, Command deployed multiple bomber wings to disable the four main beam cannons of the ''Sathanas''. It was hoped that disabling these beam cannons would turn the inevitable battle of the ''Colossus'' against the ''Sathanas'' in favor of the ''Colossus''.		As the ''Sathanas'' drove through and decimated the Allied fleet blockading the Gamma Draconis side of the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node, Command [[Bearbaiting\|deployed multiple bomber]] wings to disable the four main beam cannons of the ''Sathanas''. It was hoped that disabling these beam cannons would turn [[High Noon\|the inevitable battle]] of the ''Colossus'' against the ''Sathanas'' in favor of the ''Colossus''.

	The mission was a partial success. Despite the numerous Shivan fighters escorting the ''Sathanas'', the bomber wings managed to disable two of the ''Sathanas'''s main guns before it reached the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node and jumped out. In the aftermath of this battle, the ''Sobek''-class corvette GVCv ''Thebes'' destroyed the Shivan ''Demon''-class destroyer SD ''Beleth'' with some help from the bombers originally tasked with destroying the ''Sathanas'''s main guns.		The mission was a partial success. Despite the numerous Shivan fighters escorting the ''Sathanas'', the bomber wings managed to disable two of the ''Sathanas'''s main guns before it reached the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node and jumped out. In the aftermath of this battle, the ''Sobek''-class corvette GVCv ''Thebes'' destroyed the Shivan ''Demon''-class destroyer SD ''Beleth'' with some help from the bombers originally tasked with destroying the ''Sathanas'''s main guns.
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	As the ''Sathanas'' emerged on the other side of the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node, it engaged and obliterated the Allied fleet that was blockading the node before pushing deep into Capella. The ''Colossus'', stationed in Capella, was then deployed and confronted the ''Sathanas'' directly.		As the ''Sathanas'' emerged on the other side of the Gamma Draconis-Capella jump node, it engaged and obliterated the Allied fleet that was blockading the node before pushing deep into Capella. The ''Colossus'', stationed in Capella, was then deployed and confronted the ''Sathanas'' directly.

	Ultimately, the destruction of two of the ''Sathanas'''s main beam cannons gave the ''Colossus'' the advantage it needed to win the battle. The confrontation ended with the ''Sathanas'' destroyed and the Colossus moderately damaged from taking some beam fire, as well as ~~over-charging~~ its own beam cannons beyond their limits.		Ultimately, the destruction of two of the ''Sathanas'''s main beam cannons gave the ''Colossus'' the advantage it needed to win the battle. The confrontation ended with the ''Sathanas'' destroyed and the ''Colossus'' moderately damaged from taking some beam fire, as well as overcharging its own beam cannons beyond their limits.

	Nevertheless, the ''Colossus'' was victorious, ~~and the GTVA believed that they had finally bested the biggest menace that the Shivans could ever throw at them~~.		Nevertheless, the ''Colossus'' was victorious. However, its hull suffered considerable damage which would take months to fully repair.

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