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“Ready when you are your majesty.” “Escort, tuck your craft in against the underside of the Raptor. Do not deploy weapons, await my further instructions do you understand me ? “ “Understood! Moving craft, to position as per your command.”
“Liana deploy token array and initiate Rising Sun.” “Token array deployed, guardians on standby, do you wish to deploy guardians Nathan ?” ‘‘Deploy guardians and open up a coms channel to both craft.” “Rising Sun is now fully initialised, shields are up.” There was a blinding flash of light, flooding outwards, encompassing all within it?
Wrapped within what might have appeared to be a huge luminous bubble? The whole of Raptors exterior, the Chevan and the craft tucked underneath including the Queens vessel were now wrapped in its protective layers. “Deploying token Guardian Sentient lifeforms,. Immediate proactive destruction capabilities 22rw1’”
“Seriensa 4 deploying token Guardian Sentient lifeforms, proactive destruction capabilities 22rw11.” “Deployment on your command mistress. Liana’s voice in response to the sentient guardian bellowed out. “Sentient lifeforms code 77rq88w1 arm and stand by to deploy on my command.” “Guardian Sentient lifeforms code 77rq88w1, acknowledge your commands mistress, arming devices now mistress await your final command. Intialising defence field.
“Devices armed and ready mistress.” It was the first time Noge had seen Rising Sun deployed, other than under test situations.Taking the shelde he linked the unit to the main systems, he was reading the data from the unit analyzing it. “I’m not seeing any gaps in the shield array. Everything is working perfectly!”
Queen Velicia squeezed his hand. She had been astonished, by the power of such a device, to create the size of the shield around them! As for the Guardian Sentients? Never before had she seen such beings ! Their use? She was staring at the screen watchiing the look on the faces of those aboard the intruding craft. It’s command did not acknowledge Nathan.
Those present on Raptor, were expecting the challenge, on their right to fly the Royal Crests for Fendiq, to be backed up with some aggressive response. In simple terms for ‘THEM’ to use force! To simplify the reasons, why this might happen?
Lelanora was despised by certain factions, especially, those who had, escaped from Fendiq. Some suspected and were sure, that she had eyes on the Royal throne and, would lay claim to it, whatever the cost.
What had happened to their Princess? Cistera? Lelanora had let it be known that she had been abducted and murdered, by alien intruders. She suspected the Bexians, of being complicit in the abduction?
The GlobeCast news, showing broadcasts from her, echoed this constantly. Lelanora pleading her only choice, had been to restore order, within the Fendiq Sovereignty and its dominions.
The use of force on her part, had been necessary, thanks to those traitors, who supported those insurrectionists, out to cause trouble. THEY weren’t convinced in the least.
All it had done was to convince them, they were right.
Treachery on her part. Thus, they would do everything they could, to disrupt her plans.
The Jogarth and the Urowq vessels, had been regularly attacked with guerilla like tactics.
In, out, retreat leaving chaos to their enemy behind them!
Thus a Flagship with the Royal Crests of Fendiq displayed could be a trick by their enemy, a product of her deceit. Rumour persisted, that Lelanora, would attempt, to spread her influence further afield, to others in the systems beyond.
“Look, we’re going, to have to do something, to convince them! “ “They won’t listen to Nathan pleading his case! They’re convinced this is another act of deception on Lelanora’s part.”
A male stepped forward. Nathan watched as he approached him, recognizing him as from Velicia’s personal bodyguard? Briket! A decorated commander, with a history, of exceptional bravery. Some words with Nathan, before he stepped away from him, for them to hear his voice talking louder, this time to Lianna.
“Lianna, this is the Sovereign Commander Briket let me talk to them.” “Yo, Commander channel is live.” “Unidentified craft, this is commander Briket of Her Majesty Queen Velicia’s Royal Escort.
In the name of the Empire of Psemon I command you all, to do as you have been ordered. Prepare to be boarded by her Majesty’s troops. Such action on our part is completely NEUTRAL.
We have NO hostile intentions on our part, to seize, imprison or act with aggression.
We respectfully ask the same on your part. “ Muttering and murmurs from those who received he communication. They had NO wish to end up fighting those from the Psemon Empirical.
“We acknowledge WHO you are Commander. We have questions that need answering and we WILL therefore comply. YOU will send over an emissary. Unarmed and without escort! . That, will determine our next course of action.
Regardless, we, have our weapon systems, fully charged and our cannons will remain ready for action. Other than your Emissary. Do NOT attempt to board our craft! I require you to tell give us the answer to one question and one question alone!
The Emissary left Raptor and headed over to their craft. Nabise was not the least bit flustered by her departure, nor the obvious tension between those present. Her job was simple. Go and present herself, listen, communicate and hopefully convince them of their truths, their sincerity.
Yobi Ob was the section commander in charge. His partner was Xilis, who was also their diplomatic envoy. She had offered to go in exchange for their Emissary should they want to guarantee her safety?
That was declined by Nabise. She had abslutely no fear. A kind of trait re her due to the genetic setup within her body, she had NO fear, NO apprehension. Cool, calm and collected. ONE of the reasons Velicia had appointed her as their Emissary.
It would be awhile. Some tension still remained and the absence of AND silence from Nabise was adding to the tense stand off. Nabise had been welcomed by Xilis who had been taking of some refreshments with her. She liked her. No frills, nothing but calm, respect from her which in turn she hoped she returned.
Finally, FINALLY, she appeared on their screens. “Commander Yobi wants to ask some questions, please oblige.” “Welcome Commander. How may we help.”
“The vessel, bearing the Royal Crest of Fendiq, that you are currently aboard? In WHOSE name is the vessel declared as a FLAGSHIP to and by?
I should advise you, that we, have aboard here, Sovereign troops, of the Royal House of Fendiq, commanded by myself and, Commander Cheqle. To confirm WHO I AM, I am sending my Ident code now.”
Cistera looked at Nathan puzzled. “I thought the Chevan was the only craft from Fendiq carrying those loyal to the Royal House? These could be Lelanora’s supporters.”
Nathan looked at the screen as Nabise moved into view. “He is correct. DO NOT doubt his integrity. My Queen?”
Velicia nodded. “I will accept your wisdom Nabise., Tan?” “Code is correct and I have accessed their systems. They are indeed loyal to Cistera having escaped from Lelanora’s clutches. Originally, from within, the Fendiq Domains, mostly, from Cisteron.
Their craft, have been in battle and are showing signs of damage to their haul.
Hostile encounters, with the Jogarth and Urowq, destroying, several essential supply vessels. They’ve only just, entered the Psemon Empire.”
They were interrupted by Cistera.
“Commanders this IS your Sovereign Haphketsut Princess Cistera. It has been necessary to conceal my presence, from those who you understand, would be less than friendly to us.
Let it be known to you AND take note of this, I will NOT be so cordial, if you continue to question my Sovereign rights.
As your sovereign, I give you my word, that you have been talking to MY chosen Ka Absolute and, the Emissary of Queen Velicia WHO acts in good faith on MY behalf..
Do not offend me, you will not, offend Queen Velicia, who has sent her Emissary, to mediate for both of us. YOU have the truth, now pay homage to YOUR rightful SOVEREIGN.
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