Lyran Commonwealth IC Roleplaying Thread

[Cannonshop]

Kowloon, December 24, 3057...

The 'mechs sported Fedcom Militia markings, but the conduct of the 'mechwarriors, and their armoured vehicle riding conspirators, made a lie of that...

"Con trai của bitches sẽ không có được đi lần này. Bắt đầu bắn ra khi xe tăng đã tiến vào thứ ba thông qua, thu hút họ về phía trước Li,. Bạn đã sẵn sàng, khi đơn vị bắt đầu leo lên sườn núi, tôi muốn những chi phí này phá nổ để gây nổ .. không trước khi .. "  Evelyn lowered the glasses, and waited.

The Regent's militia would not make it through the pass...not of she had anything to say about it, not, at least, until Her Grace the Duchess and the portion of the Militia loyal to their homeworld had brought him low, brought him to Justice.

The lead 'mechs entered, followed by their tank support.  where did they get Ignis? she wondered briefly.

Vanh's team opened fire at a bend in the path-this pass was narrow, and crooked, and if not for the drop-port being already in loyal hands, they would have to use this pass, or pass through Hue.  and Neumann's not a particularly patient man...

The enemy did what she expected-they hedgehogged and the lead elements turned to break the ambush.

"Thiêu những sự tích nạp Bây giờ!!! Mọi sự tích nạp! Bây giờ!!" she ordered.

The mountanside shuddered, broke apart below her, and slumped inward, downward, an inexorable carpet two meters deep by more than a kilometer long slid, tumbled, and buried them.  Men, vehicles, and Battlemechs.

and then, the slide continued, and the ground went out from under her in a wave of fire...



translation:"the sons of bitches won't get away this time. begin firing when the third tank has entered the pass, draw them forward.  Li, you be ready, when the flank units start climbing the mountain, I want those blasting charges to detonate..not before.."

Medbay, LCDS Rosenbaum, Great X system, August, 3069...

"She's taching!  Get the Defib! DEFIB!!"  Paddles were passed,  "CLEAR!"


Notimenospacenodaynomonthnoyear...

"I expected you later."  Evelyn was sitting at a table, in Elizabeth Ngo's backyard.  The sky was a shade of black, but everything shone in daylight, "You're early-ahead of schedule even."

"Where am I?" Evelyn asked, and was startled-it wasn't the medical vox, it was her own voice-the voice lost on Tamar because of surgeons who weren't adequate in the middle of what could only be a rout, could only do so much...

"You're...well, there's Dead, and then, there's dead-dead." Elizabeth Ngo told her, "you're not dead-dead, at least, not yet."  the Late Duchess said, still looking at a stack of papers and a desk-top computer array that was...well, archaic would be kind.  "I think the phrase would be...'mostly dead'...but you'll get better, I think."

"Where are we?" Evelyn asked.

"Evvie, you know damn well where we are, and how we both got here, difference is, you might just get back.  We are in noplace, the day is no day, the time is no time.  I don't hurt here, and you..well, you look like you did when you knew my brother."  Liz finally looked at her, "Really, it's not so bad, being dead...but you don't get to get used to it yet.  It's not your time, and some private's screw-up crossed with a broken rib that didn't set right? not that place, either.  Give my best to our family, Evvie, and watch over them when you get back."

Agony lanced through her chest, and the backyard smells were gone...


Medbay, LCDS Rosenbaum...

She was alive.  Briefly, the ship's medic wondered if, waking up to that face every morning, those scars...the lack of sensations...he wondered if he'd really done General Mosovich a favour.

but death had been fought back today.

[Deathrider6]

  LCJS Winterhawk, Nadir Jumpoint Tharkad.

The Commtech looked over at his captain. "We're ready to transmit K_F interference is now gone."
The Navigator barked out "Our CAP is off, I have fighters at 45,000 Kilometers IFF shows friendly and six large contacts also friendly IFF. Ident LCS Simon Marsden,Arluna,Peter Steiner Davion,Katrina Steiner,and the Sudeten. The REPO NEF is there as well all show friendly." Captain Andreas Shilling nodded.
  "Good, signal them that we will be joining them and then begin to close. Have Vampire Flight launch with the Mark VII our Fleet Commander needs to set her Flag. Once we Join we'll wait for further orders."

[NVA]

0927 Local
Summit System

With all the traffic in and out, between defections and other changes, a new arrival was a touchy thing.  Timings and waves indicated a smaller class vessel.  Once it broke through the clear, a SLDF ident was received.

"Summit Control, this is the SLDF transport Icarus.  We have an advance team for scouting potential locations for a Star League Defense Force base here.  Awaiting instructions and landing coordinates."

[Deathrider6]

Summit, Lyran Commonwealth.

  "Icarus this is system control, you may proceed insystem, stand by for an escort to your landing site."
As if on cue a pair of Sabres appeared on sensors. "SLDF Icarus this is Gunsmoke Flight. Follow us in to Cynthia Aten Military Spaceport."

[Deathrider6]

Glenculloch, Skye Sept 2nd 3069

  Robert sat back in the chair near the fire.I hope General Russell can tap dance on Tharkad. I need him to make Nondi see the light badly. He reread Russell's report on his arrival. I hope he can pull it off.

[Deathrider6]

Glenculloch, Skye, Sept 11th 3069/i]

  The bears declared war on the Hegemony...I'm not going to allow the that fight in my borders. Am NOT! Robert was very concerned. "Prepare a message to Tharkad I want is sent Directly to Nondi Steiner. Nevermind get a secretary in here I'll dictate it personally."

[Deathrider6]

HPG Message to Genral of the Armies Nondi Steiner.


To: General of the Armies Nondi Steiner, Archon (pro-tem)

From: Robert Kelswa-Steiner, Duke of Skye and Tamar.

RE: LCAF Chain of Command.


  Nondi,
  Your appearance solves a huge issue with the chain of command. I am relieved to hear that you are well. Kommandant General Daniel Russell took charge of the situation in Skye and Donegal at my request. He is a good officer and I offered him nothing. He would have refused me if I had. He has made it quite clear that his loyalty is not to me or Arc-Royal or any other subfaction of the Commonwealth but to the State as a whole. I'm sure he submitted you  your command as soon as he was informed of your presence on Tharkad. The units under him will obey his orders and yours. I would be foolish to challenge your right to command the LCAF so I will not. Regardless of who is eventually ratified as the new Archon the troops that are from Skye and Donegal will support them.

  Respectfully,

Robert Kelswa-Steiner
Duke of Skye and Tamar.

[Dave Baughman]

To: Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner
From: GOTA Nondi Steiner

Your Grace,

Let me express my thanks to you for organizing the relief convoy that recently arrived at Tharkad. Regardless of the political situation within the Commonwealth, there is a dire need for assistance on the capital, and the supplies you have sent will help close the gap.

Unfortunately, General Russell may have been overly optimistic when he characterized me as "well." I will not bore you with the details, but I suspect my regency will not be a lengthy one. I have a teleconference with General Russel scheduled as soon as this message is transmitted, and I will brief him in more detail on the situation. Allow me to ask you, however, to be prepared to travel on short noticed if events transpire such as to require it.

I must admit, your Grace, that I feared you had chosen to put your personal power before the good of the Commonwealth. The evidence seems to suggest I was mistaken and I hope this is the case.

Be in good health, Duke Robert, I am afraid that our troubles have just begun.

NS

[Deathrider6]

To: Nondi Steiner, General of the Armies, Duchess of Gallery.

From: Robert Kelswa-Steiner,Duke of Skye and Tamar.


  Nondi I can travel at 24 hours notice. I was waiting for word from General Russell that is was safe to come to Tharkad. Just give the world and I will meet with you in person.


Robert.

[Deathrider6]

Brig LCS Arluna,High orbit, Tharkad. September 13th 3069.


  Kaptain Madaline von Schrackenberg stood up as the two Colonels walked in. Colonel Lowell spoke first. "Good morning Kaptain. I am sorry to see you here. I brought your defense counsel with me. I will join you in five minutes." He turned and stepped back out of the compartment.
  "I want my phone call" Colonel Maria Hasegawa Russell cut her off..
   "Kaptain, you'll be lucky to get through this alive. You are aware of the penaties for Barratry, conspiracy and treason? You need to talk to me and Colonel Lowell quickly. Nondi Steiner will probably request the death penalty for you and in the LCAF that is a firing squad. You have 30 seconds to decide Kaptain."

[august]

Office of the Landsgrafin, Arc Royal

Agnes strode the corridors of the makeshift headquarters on Arc-Royal, the way that her footsteps echoed already giving the place the aura of a tomb. Reaching the Landsgrafin's closed door, she paused for a moment and then uncharacteristically knocked. Wait for a response and then enter.

"Your grace, I have the most recent report on the Clan attacks on our worlds. Seven have been hit so far, and it is not likely that any of them will hold. The navy is still trapped behind enemy lines, and we're relying on whatever forces the locals can dredge up; the local LCAF garrisons have taken off for Rowe's circus tent. The clanners are refusing challenges, and seem determined to make slaughter their primary occupation. I... am sorry that I can't give any better news."

Sharon Mulcahy looked as if she hadn't slept in days. Her eyes repeatedly shifted back to her noteputer, looking for some update that might portend better news. "And the Delegates? How are they taking this?" Her tone took on the same sepulchral atmosphere, shadows having forgotten their proper place, consuming sound as well as sight,

"Some twenty five have already fled without so much as a word. I suspect that a significant number will follow. We haven't bothered to trace their movements. With the gravity of our situation, it hardly seems to matter."

"Agreed. None of our supposed allies appears to give a damn for us, and the Clanners have laughed off any attempt to negotiate a settlement.  Privately, we need to begin considering how to deal with the fact that this government has been written off as wholly illegitimate and come up with a plan B. We might not need to be representatives of the Lyran State, but I'll be damned if I live or die under clan guns."

[NVA]

The space above Arc Royal was always busy.  With all the multinational forces, it was to be expected.  However, what began to happen next had not been seen in some time.  Not since the Wolves had departed.

"Arc Royal control.  I am Star Admiral Leroux of Clan Wolf.  Our task force is here to ensure the security of the people and infrastructure of this world.  I request landing coordinates for our forces and patrol clearance for our naval arm.  Also, our ground commander requests immediate appointment with Sharon of the Mulcahy's."

With that, the fleet spread out and the ground transports prepped for transit.

[Deathrider6]

LCS Arluna.


"Time's up Kaptain, regardless of your decision you are to be take to the surface to meet with Kommandant General Russell of the 4th Royal Guards. He has summoned you to formally serve you with charges for a General Courts Martial. Colonel Lowell is here to ensure your saftey. We will be accompaied by a squad of infantry from the surface." Madaline nodded her understanding. "Before we go Colonel I will need some time with Colonel Lowell. Your presence will not be required." Maria nodded.

 "Very well Kaptain. You have ten minutes then we are leaving."

[august]

"Arc Royal control.  I am Star Admiral Leroux of Clan Wolf.  Our task force is here to ensure the security of the people and infrastructure of this world.  I request landing coordinates for our forces and patrol clearance for our naval arm.  Also, our ground commander requests immediate appointment with Sharon of the Mulcahy's."

"Roger, Star Admiral. Arc-Royal command clears your forces for landing, transmitting your coordinates now. And before I transmit your request to the Landsgrafin, I'll just want to confirm that you want to speak with her about business relative to the Duchy - if you want to talk to the Commonwealth proper, or about coordinating with the LCAF, you'll need a representative from the Estates. Forgive me for second-guessing, but Bobby K-S's propaganda has lead to more than one diplomatic blunder, and I'd spare you another if I can."

[NVA]

"The Loremaster is dealing with the Lyran government on Tharkad at this time.  Our concern is the safety of the people and the infrastructure on this world.  Beginning burn."