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Planetarion Story: Raen al Sul Methmaren and Wedge AntillesStarts in German, but becomes English after the second message.Die Charaktere dieser Geschichte sind dem StarWars Universum und dem Universum von C. J. Cherryh entlehnt. Das Copyright liegt bei den Originalautoren. Die Geschichte fand im vor kurzem wieder aufgenommenen Planetarion-MMRPG statt (http://planetarion.com). Raen al Sul Methmarens Geschichte endete offiziell 300 Jahre vor dieser Geschichte. Viel Spaß beim Lesen! Subject: Antilles grüßt euch! Wir haben uns offiziell von der Neuen Republik getrennt, es ist wichtig, dass jeder weiß, dass wir nicht als Kommando-Einheit der Allianzregierung operieren, sondern als selbständige Einheit. Die Sonderstaffel existiert nun nicht länger, seine Piloten jedoch schon. Wir werden solange als freischaffende Staffel operieren bis entweder die feige Unterdrückung der Verachen durch die diktatorische Ysanne Isard vernichtet ist oder sich die Neue Republik entschließt, entgegen ihrer ersten Aussagen der Isard den Krieg zu erklären. Wir bieten euch hiermit unsere Unterstützung an. Das gilt für mich, Wedge Antilles, meinenAdjutanten Tycho Celchu, den Basis-Kommandanten Booster Terrik, sowie die ganze Staffel. Wir hoffen auf gute Zusammenarbeit Doch leider wissen wir nichts über euch oder eure Spezies. Wir würden uns freuen, einen Botschafter empfangen zu dürfen, der, Zwecks Geheimhaltung der Koordinaten unserer Basis, die für uns Überlebenswichtig ist, auf unserem Diplomatischen Schiff, dem Alderraanischen Kriegskreuzer EISENHERZ, mit mir und meinem Adjutanten persönlich die Verhandlungen führen würde. Dieses Schiff soll allerdings kein Symbol des Krieges, sondern ein Symbol des Widerstandes sein. Des Widerstandes gegen die Regierung, die einst den entwaffneten Planeten dieses in die Undendlichkeit entsandte und nur durch Zuffall vor Kurzem wiederentdeckte Schiff von einer absoluten Kriegswaffe vernichten ließ und die jetzt durch Ysanne Isard verkörpert wird. Wir freuen uns über alle Hilfe, die wir kriegen können, wir rekrutieren jede Spezies, wir wollen es niemandem vorenthalten für seine Freiheit zu kämpfen. WEDGE ANTILLES --- Subject: thanks for the welcome In deed, we were surprized to recognice that your species are able to speak BASIC. Well, this should make our negotiations less difficult. It's a bit concerning that you were able to uncover our position that quickly. We hope that you cooperate and help us holding this secret. We accept your guard but we need to examine the potential danger of possible infection for our species. We regret if this provides any confusion to your ambassador. This will be standard tests which are completely secure. WEDGE ANTILLES WEDGE ANTILLES --- *a message screen openes and a hollow voice begins to speak* Your units have to take great care when examining the drone sent to you. Chemical tests can be very confusing to that drone. Also your drones always have to let it touch, to enable it to take the smell to identify them under all circumstances, or it may grow confused. Its implants allow it view the human spectrum, but it can best identify by smell or scent. Please do not remove these implants. Doing so would endanger our and your units. the blue swarm *the transmission stops* --- *a second transmission is sent to Beta Hydrae* --- 1. Part of negotiations --- A) Participating personnel 1. Delegation of CORRELLIAN EXILE VI -Wedge Antilles, Commander -Tycho Celchu, 2. Commander 2. Delegation of BETA HYDRAE B) ISSUES 1. Galactic Commander 2. Law of Terretory B1) For you are the natural inhabitants of this Galaxy, we accept your superiority and offer you obedience in territorial, matters. We will pay attention to your advice, but we will not obbey in military matters. B2) We are ready to recieve your conditions for our presence in your territory. We are willing to accept a conclusion which will give us the action-space we need to achieve our aims and which is accaptable for you. We ask for fast continuation of the negotiations. Faithfully, CORRELLIAN EXILE VI --- *A small ship appears in close vicinity to the EISENHERZ* *Then a channel openes and a deep voice sounds* This ship transports the communication unit of the swarms. Please open a dock. *after landing in the dock a part of the hull openes outwards* *then a being which looks like a human woman leaves the ship* *Her white hair flows over her body and a nose in the shape of a hawks beak dominates her smooth face* Greetings, This is Raen al Sul Methmaren, communication unit of the swarms. *She looks intensely at any living beings in the dock* --- *Two tall men in blue uniforms escort Raen al Sul Methmaren through the bone-white floors of the EISENHERZ. They stop in front of a door which is guarded by two further soldiers which are obviously surprized by the outlook of the "communication unit". The door opens and a gentle breeze carrying the soft smell of an excellen Whiskey. A great round table stands in front of a big window, showing the cloudy athmosphere of a blue planet. Guarded by the drone two men sit behind this table, both at the age of 30 or something like that. The first guy with a face showing few small scars presents an inviting smile * Greetings, Raen al Sul Methmaren. I am Wedge Antilles. *The guards leave the room and the door shuts which leaves Raen alone with the two men * Let me intruduce you to my 2 Commander, my adjutant, and my old friend Tycho Celchu. We both were fighting the EMPIRE in Starfighters for Years, but now, seperated from the REPUBLIC we have to add a new aspect of warfare to our action. Diplomacy. Strategy. We fled since we quit the duty of the REPUBLIC for our enemy easily outnumbers our forces and we finally settled down on the planet we called CORRELLIAN EXILE VI. But since this planet lays within your territory, we will have to accept your conditions. But where are my manners? May I offer you something? For your drone suceeded in the smelling-test outstandingly, i think you have already remarked the Whiskey. By the way, I think you will be glad to hear that your drone didn't suffer any harm. It suceeded our tests and appeared to be no danger for our species. *He holds on a second, thinking of where he stopped* Contraband. For our Homeworld is suffering from dictatorship, smuggling is the only way to recieve "WHYREN'S RESERVE". May I offer you something? *Antilles fills a glass with a yellow liquid from a crystalline bottle and offers it Raen al Sul Methmaren* --- *On the way through the EISENHERZ Raen al Sul Methmaren walks quickly and seems not to take much notice of the soldiers* *After entering she nods towards the two men* This Unit would ... happily take your present if it didn't weaken its functionality. We are grateful, that our drone shows to be of no harm to your units, because that improves our possible cooperation. *she seems on the Edge to say something more* *Then her eyes harden and she looks into Wedge Antille's eyes* You said you have enemies. Do they know where your planet is located? And if not, will they recognize your ships when they encounter your units? *she eases up a bit and looks through the room* *Then she pulls a chair to her and sits down at the table* We also need to dicuss the law of territory. The swarms recommend to cooperate in all aspects of interactions in this galaxy, especially military. We wouldn't advise you to fight that war alone, but we would support your attempts as long as they don't damage this galaxy. *A short silence interrupts her statement* *then she adds* This unit hasn't been in close vicinity to humans for a long time, so please excuse if it has lost some manners. --- *Wedge Antilles listens attentively to the unit. After a while he shows a serious look and answers silently * It is our primary endeavour to prevent our enemy from getting knowledge of our location. The problem with our units is that we have none. None but this cruiser, which officially belongs to my adjutant and only one Starfighter which is private property of a pilot named Corran Horn. I just can't predict if the ISARD would recognize our units, if we had some. But that isn't really important, for she would encounter ANY unit and for we have other ... plans. My Base-Commander Booster Terrik still negotiates with some more or less ... ehm ... questionable smugglers to provide us with the needed stuff. We will take measures to prevent them from getting knowledge of our position of course. Ironically, the money we use for this was given to us by the Isard herself, when she tried to make the NEW REPUBLIC believe that Tycho is a spy paid by the EMPIRE. We are grateful that you offer us support, but there are risks which can't be estimated. We think that YSANNE ISARD would destroy our planet almost completely if she got known of our location, but if she'd attack any other planets, she would get a legit target to the NEW REPUBLIC. On the other hand, the ISARD has proven herself to be very ... unpredictable, not to say, ... INSANE. Well, that's the situation. --- *Raen al Sul Methmaren slowly lays her right hand on the table* *She quickly covers it with her left* We will help you if we can. But you should know, that we are in no way natives. We have fled from the destruction of our galaxy and settled here, because of the plenty resources we found on our planet. Also we have the possibility to submerge completely, because we are using the dreadnaughts, in which we travelled, as hives. So we can always secure the important structures and don't have to dig new caves if we are attacked. But we would like to know more of your planet. How did you organize it? Do you peoples consist solely of humans? What is your strength? What technologies will you focus upon? *She uncoveres her hand* *A plating of chitin covers the backside of it* --- *Antilles nods and starts talking after a short break* During the time of the REBELLION this was a small outpost of the ALLIANCE. For we found still the basic structures we need to start a station here, we claimed this planet and the REPUBLIC's only support is that the Chief of secret services changed the file-entry of this station to 'destroyed' which should starve the interests of smugglers on this planet. We don't consist only of humans. We have the former pilots of ROUGUE SQUADRON, who are human, bothan, twi'lek, shistavane, sullustane and gand. Most humans in our squadron come from different planets such as Correllia, Alderaan, Thyferra. As you can see we all are more or less homeless. Correllia is under dictation, Alderraan is destroyed and Thyferra is under command of the ISARD. Our strenght is the same strenght the ALLIANCE enjoyed during the REBELLION. For the enemy doesn't know our position, we can attack, destroy a target or two and the pullout without losses. Of cource we can't establish the fabrication potential of the REPUBLIC on this planet, but we'll build up the abandonned base and the we'll look to build even more ... specified facilities. What we need is faster travel speed and of course ships. *Suddenly the second men stands up and focuses on Raen* But whats with your people, we don't know anything about you either ... --- *Raen looks calmly at Tycho Celchu* It depends on what you call our people. On our planet there are beings similar to this one, but with shorter lifespan. They resemble humans in most parts. Their ancestors have been bred by the Kontrin, who were the first to visit the teritory of the majat. These, they are called Betas, which is in no connection to our planets name, are the driving force of our technological development, though the swarms begin to develop their own devices, like the biotechnical implants which allow this unit the sight of the Infrared Spectrum. We won't bother you with the whole story, now. The Kontrin, like this unit, are used to communicate with the majat. *she talks a bit slower more carefully* And the Majat are supplying biotechnical devices and majat-cristals in exchange for the food they request. In former times they didn't bother with foreign policy, but that is changing since the breading of ambassador drones. We had to leave most technological devices behind when we left our former planet, so we have to begin anew here. Through the ability of the majat to produce biocomputers without difficulty we may supply you with computer-systems and communication relays. --- *Tycho slowly takes seat again, obviously satisfied. Then Wedge starts talking again* Well, this sounds interesting. We accept your conditions gratefully for they give us more opportunities in this war. *significant he turns toward the window staring at the blue planet* Since my family was murdered I have always beeing fighting. First I fought against bare starvation, then against the EMPIRE, now it seems that I'm fighting more or less against the bureaucrats of the NEW REPUBLIC who just ignore the new menaces. But with your aid, we can take this part, free all those who live in pain, avenge all those murdered by the ISARD's minions. *He pauses a moment* There is nothing I have to add to this conclusion. If you have any additions or questions, you can contact us. *He turns around again and looks kindly at Raen* It would be a honor to me if you took the EISENHERZ's hospitality into consideration. A suite with an excellent view is beeing prepared for you right now. *While talking he and Celchu stand up, walk around the table. Arriving at Raen and having finished talking in the same moment Wedge offers his hand to Raen* --- *Her eyes soften slightly as she takes his hand* *then she says thoughtful* It's been a long time since an Unmodified has touched it. We will take your offer. There are no more questions at the moment. We should meet again in a few hours to discuss the optimization of our planets actions. *She turns slowly and walks towards the door* --- *The door opens immediately and the two soldiers start escorting Raen again. One of the guards seems to be 16 years old and the other barly 20. They pass many other beings, some humans but even more non-human beings. Few of them notice Raen or the guards, everyone seems to be very busy. After they have walked a few minutes through the corridors of the 300 m long ship, after 2 elevators, they reach the upper deck. The guards stop before a door and the older one inserts a small card into a gap beside door. It opens* If you need anything, Private Farrel is posted here from 10 am till 6 pm, Private Ohara from 6 pm till 2 am and 1st. Private Nial'ya from 2 am till 10 am. *Quickly the older guard turns round and walks away, leaving Private Farrel and Raen behind * Have a nice residence *The boy smiles, deeply pleased by the outlook of Raen* At about 4 pm you will have an excellent view on the moon of the planet. --- *Raen takes a quick look around the room* *She swiftly walks towards a table and sits down* Won't you want to sit? *she asks the boy* *after a few moments she openes a small bag in her clothing and takes out some three sided 'dice'* I haven't played Dej for centuries. Do you know that *She stops to talk and suddenly stands upright* You have to deliver an important message. A new species has shown itself. Please deliver it instantly. *She walks towards the door* We have to speak to Wedge at once. --- *Farrel is obviously surprised but leads her to Wedge* Y..Yes Ma'am. *He says something into his com-unit, awaits the short answer, and points into the right floor* Commander Antilles has already left the conference room and is now in the canteen. He will be informed till we arrive there. Some of the pilots are with him. I hope this is no problem, they are all trustworthy. *He leads Raen through the corridors again to a middle-sized canteen. At a big table there are some guys, a black-haired man, two women, one black-haired the other red-haired, a furry bothan with another young man and a strange-looking being, like an insect with a green chitin armour, the gand. And finally on the head of the table, Wedge Antilles. They all look at Raen as Wedge starts talking * Raen al Sul Methmaren, these are some of my pilots: Corran Horn, Erisi Dlarit, Mirax Terrik, Asyr Sei'lya, Gavin Darklighter, and Ooryl Qyrgg. We were eating but you seem to have to say something important --- *Raens eyes stay slightly longer on the gand, than on the other pilots* We are sorry to disturb you, but we think, that it is absolutely necessary that you are informed, that another spacefaring species has shown itself in this galaxy. *She nods towards the pilots and looks back again* The newcomer doesn't seem to have hostile intentions. We have also received messages from other planets, which may not reach you because of the cloaked nature of your base. These can be discussed later. --- *The pilots turn their heads towards Wedge. A serious look appears on his face as he thinks about it a moment* I think it would be best if you don't tell them about us. Maybe I should send a spy to look who those guys are. As soon as we got enough materials, I will send an undercover-mission. Of course, if the affair gets cleared meanwhile, we won't have to take this measure, but we should be prepared. --- *Raen nods after a few moments* Do as you will. We will try to establish a contact with the new planet. There have been information, that new species will arrive soon, because space-time-irregularities, so you will have to be more careful in times to come. A Warship in space can be detected easily. This unit will stay here at most two more days, then it will have to return to Beta Hydrae. We are sorry to have disturbed your meal. May we continue this conversation later? --- *a few weeks pass mostly uneventfully. the new members of the galaxy seem all peacefully engaged in enhancing their technology and creating the first bigger factories* --- *Two small fighter-class ships, fly silently through hyperspace. Not noticed by those who are not supposed to, they send a special transmission as soon as they are close enough to their target : BETA HYDREA. The two pilots hope, the message arrives the reciever in time* This is Rougue 9 and 10, requesting for landing clearence on Beta Hydrea within the next 2 hours. We have a special message from Commander Antilles, which must be delivered this way because the location of the EISENHERZ and Correllian Exile VI was discovered and we fear it is beeing under the enemy's spys' occupation. --- *On the ground five small turrets begin to rotate* *A short scan touches the surface of the ships* *Then a textmessage appears on the screen in interwoven letters* Landing request received and approved. *As the pilots follow the guiding laser their ships fly directly towards the surface of a wide sea* *The water nearly touches the ships as the source of the laser becomes visible* *A tiny cristal floats on the water and forwards a ray coming from the bottom of the sea* *Suddenly The water stirs* *small waves appear all around the cristal* *Moments later a transporter breaks the surface and opens a big hatch* *Darkness surrounds the ships until the hatch opens again* *A wide hall surrounds the transporter and two majat warriors stand in front of the opening* *Ambient light fills the hall and a low humming can be heard from all directions* *The majat warriors leave to both sides, as Raen walks to the shuttle lock* Welcome to Beta Hydrae. The Majat are pleased to meet you. *She extends her hand to the pilots and leads them along steel corridors, over which layers of chitin seem to grow, until they reach a small room with a table in the center." Our diplomatic facilities are still limited, since our priorities are elsewere. We excuse for the lack of luxury goods. If you want to stay, we will have rooms ready within a few hours. But please tell us your message. *She observes her guests closely, while she waits for their answer* Arne Bab und Wedge
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