Advent of the Destroyers.
Prologue:
The year is C.E. 77, and five years have passed since the end if the second Earth Alliance-ZAFT war. After the end of the second war Gilbert Dullindal died after the destruction of the Messiah space fortress, and ORB was left as the most powerful military nation in the world. At the request of ORB the Earth Alliance, ZAFT and ORB joined to into a single unified nation the United Earth Alliance Freedom Treaty, and for the past five years there has been peace. However a dark secret from before the Cosmic Era has been found and it has shocked the core of the Union.
At the Nevada dessert a vessel had been found, this vessel was in many ways more advanced than any vessel in either the old Earth Alliance or ZAFT vessels. The vessel found at the Nevada vessel was named the Prometheus, and as the vessel was searched and analyzed it was found that long before George Glenn had gone to Jupiter man had already gone far beyond the Solar system, by means of a device that had been taken by an advanced race, at a time when Earth was forced into the war that had ultimately created the world as it was before the first Earth Alliance-ZAFT war.
As the technicians of the newly formed UEAFT analyzed the ship, they came upon many advanced technologies that completely revolutionized space travel, and indeed technology itself. The Prometheus possessed artificial gravity, and powerful anti-gravity generators, but the rest of the technologies where not as advanced as the technology of the UEAFT, but that was not the real jewel.
The Prometheus as it was found was powered by a Naquadria reactor, that although very powerful was not as powerful as the reactors currently in use by both ZAFT and the Earth Alliance, but the real jewel was a drive system attached to the reactor, a Hyperspace Window generator, this device finally allowed the humans to go to the rest of the galaxy, and claim their place amongst the stars.
Immediately after the device was analyzed, and its importance recognized, a large amount of time and effort was placed in understanding the device, and making the most out of this powerful system.
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The Gondwana, the largest vessel in the UEAFT space fleet stood near UEAFT space fleet HQ, previously the ZAFT military affairs station, where the final adjustments and upgrades where being completed, and at it's side where the Archangel, and the Minerva, the second most powerful vessels of the UEAFT, also finishing the refitting and upgrade which where needed for the missions they where about to undertake, and on the bridge of the Gondwana the whole of the command staff of the 3 vessels stood looking at the display table, which showed a map of the systems near Sol.
Commander Yzak Joule looked pissed off as always, even though he was really calmed down, as he and his fellow companions discussed the mission that they would soon undertake "I must point out that we will be entering presumed enemy territory with very little in the way of information" commented Yzak as he looked over the briefing table, and again amazed himself at the efficiency of the new Artificial Gravity generators. These generators where part of the upgrade of the Gondwana, and it's 2 accompanying vessels, but several more enhancements had been made to these vessels, and they where now far more powerful, and dangerous than ever before. However, Yzak soon returned from his rambling, and looked at the others who joined them.
"You're right Yzak, but we have no other choice, we have to learn of the current situation" exclaimed Lacus Clyne, who looked at Yzak, and leaned closer to Kira Yamato. After the war, and the unification Lacus and Kira got married, and where a very happy couple, not to anyone's surprise. Kira entered the newly formed UEAFT armed forces, in order to know the threats, and act on them as he though better, with the guidance of Athrun Zala, and currently he was one of the two aces assigned to the Archangel, and still flew his Strike Freedom. Lacus Clyne on the other hand started a career in politics, to do in her own way what Kira was doing, but on the civilian level, and was rumored to have been involved in the disappearances of several radicals, who had been found guilty of opposing the unification; however nothing was ever confirmed on any of the cases. However she was currently one of the two ambassadors assigned to the small group. "According to the data on the Prometheus there was supposed to be a rebellion of the Jaffa, which ended the Goa´Uld threat, but unfortunately two larger threats arose after them, and as far as we know the situation remains unresolved. We also know that we posses allies out there, who have been helping us, and we must find them" finished Lacus Clyne, and everyone agreed.
"What Lacus says is right we must find these allies to get a better grasp of the situation and to better defend ourselves" said Murrue Ramius very seriously, and continued to study the display. Murrue Ramius after the war decided that along with Kira, and others she would return to the military to keep tabs on the Armed forces to stop anything that might perturb the peace. Neo Lorrnoke shortly before the second wars end regained his memories, and once again became Mu La Flaga and married Murrue Ramius shortly before the signing of the unification. Due to the decision of all their friends they both chose to re-enter the military, and have aided the group when the situation required it. Currently both Mu La Flaga and Murrue Ramius serve on the Archangel, Murrue as the captain of the Archangel, and Mu as the commander of the Archangel's C&C, but still flies in Mobile Suits when the situation requires it. "We may have been lucky up to this point, but that may not be forever, we know almost nothing of the situation, and we have been extremely lucky up till now, but we don't know how much that will last" finished Murrue Ramius, and the whole room looked far more serious.
"Very well, but what should our first move be?" asked Athrun Zala, raising a question on everyone's mind. Athrun Zala was the second ace pilot assigned to the Archangel, just like Kira, both of them chose to do this, knowing that it was the only way to make sure that the military didn't try anything like in previous eras. After the War and the unification Athrun and Cagalli got married, making him the future ruler of Orb, however he decided that he would better serve the people in the military, and left the command to Cagalli, who was very happy for that, and worked with him to make the world a better place in anyway she could. Cagalli on her part was a member of the UEAFT cabinet, representing the Orb union, and along with Lacus she was rumored to be part of the efforts to unmask and eliminate those who would use the power they had for their own benefit. Of all the couples Athrun and Cagalli where the one who fought the most, not because they didn't love each other, but because it was their way, off course in the end everyone was annoyed by the loud noises coming from their room at night when anyone was their neighbor, but no one could do anything about it. Currently Cagalli was assigned as the second ambassador of the battle group, and also doubled as a pilot; of the unit her father had given her the Akatsuki but only under extreme circumstances.
"I believe that our first target should be this planet, known as Chulak, according to the data on the Prometheus it is supposed to be a stronghold of the Jaffa Nation" said Andrew Waltfeld, indicating the said planet, while everyone else analyzed his choice. Andrew Waltfeld, also known as the desert tiger was the new sub-captain of the Minerva. Andrew Waltfeld was the sub-captain of the Minerva because Talia Gladys was once again captaining the rebuilt and refitted Minerva. After the collapse of the Messiah Gilbert Dullindal's body was found at the side of Rey Za Burrell and Talia Gladys, for unknown reasons Talia Gladys survived the destruction of the Messiah, and was miraculously saved. Shortly after this Andrew Waltfeld visited Talia Gladys at the hospital, however she was devastated because of the death of Gilbert Dullindal. For many months Andrew Waltfeld worked to help Talia Gladys, and as he did this both of them started to find in the other what they had lost in the past two wars. After Talia Gladys recuperated she chose to return to the armed forces, and was again assigned as the captain of the Minerva. Currently both Talia Gladys and Andrew Waltfeld serve on the Minerva, but their relationship remains undetermined.
"I must however stress out that this information is inaccurate at best, and a death trap at worst" said Rey Za Burrell in his calmed down way, which made everyone look at him, and take his words into consideration. During the war Rey Za Burrell had been Gilbert Dullindal's henchman, and it was him who took care of the unwanted business for the dead chairman. However shortly before the wars end Rey Za Burrell's unit was heavily damaged, and he was presumed dead, until search and rescue teams found him floating in space unconscious. After they found Rey Za Burrell, they took him to the Minerva, where he recuperated from his grievous wounds. Onboard the Minerva it was Meyrin Hawke who helped him to recuperate feeling sorry for him, for he had lost his memory, though his skills and abilities remained. Shortly after the discovery of the Prometheus and the tech it contained a cure was found for Rey Za Burrell's deteriorating condition, which stabilized his condition to the point where the tablets where no longer necessary. Meyrin Hawke and Rey Za Burrell started a close relationship, but to date it is still unknown if they will be anything beyond close friends. Both Meyrin and Rey serve on the Minerva, Meyrin as the communications specialist, and Rey as the pilot of the rebuilt Legend. "I suggest that we exit hyperspace outside of the system, and send probes to learn of the situation" finished Rey, and crossed his arms, making him look very serious.
"If necessary I will head in further into the system, and make a quick assessment of the situation, plus it will be a good way to test the micro-hyper drives on the METEORS" commented Shinn Asuka, who was unusually quiet. During the War Shinn Asuka fought against ORB to help create a better future for mankind as described by the then Chairman Gilbert Dullindal, however he failed. After the War both of them also got amends, and returned to the Military, as a couple, but not to anyone's surprise both of them got married just after 2 years. Currently both of them where assigned aces onboard the Minerva. Shinn Asuka flew his rebuilt Destiny, and Lunamaria flew the new Saviour Mk.2. "That way we will be able to kill two birds with one stone" finished Shinn Asuka.
"Seems a good idea to me" commented Dearka Eltsman, who was at the side of Yzak Joule, as the Admirals attaché. Dearka and Yzak had always been good friends, even though they seemed to be at each others throats every second of the day, but nevertheless they stood together. During the war Dearka and Miriallia lost contact with each other, mostly because of the job, but after the news of the attack on Orb Dearka became almost obsessed with Miriallia's fate, and after the Archangel broke for orbit, they rejoined once more, although under less than perfect circumstances, but as fate would have it they rejoined, and although they where at odd at first, they actually found that they where just right for each other. After the war both Dearka and Miriallia received pardons (due to Lacus and Cagalli's influence), and both of them decided that they wanted to be together, for they felt that they complemented each other, this forced Miriallia to join the military, for she didn't want to wait for Dearka, and due to Cagalli and Lacus they both got assigned to the assault fleet, but unfortunately they weren't on the same ship, for Miriallia went to be the communications officer of the Archangel, and Dearka was assigned as the admirals attaché. Asides from being the admiral's attaché, Dearka is also a pilot for the Gondwana, and flies a Gunner Zaku Phantom.
"Very well, we will launch at 1500 hours, everyone dismissed" said Yzak Joule, and with a salute all of them left, and only Dearka and Yzak where left in the bridge. "This is a really bad idea" said Yzak Joule without looking at Dearka.
"Maybe, but we must know what is out there" commented Dearka looking straight at Yzak.
:"I still think it's a bad idea" commented Yzak, and started to leave, with Dearka at his back.
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"Helm, lay course for the outer edge of the Chulak system, and prepare to engage the Hyper drive" said Yzak Joule from the command chair of the Gondwana, as he looked at space.
"Coordinates ready Admiral, waiting for the signal" said the helms officer of the Gondwana.
"Communications from the Archangel, and the Minerva, they read all green and ready to go" announced the communications officer, and Yzak nodded in response.
"Very well then, helm engage the Hyper drive" said Yzak Joule, and the helms officer engaged the hyper-drive.
As the purple window opened however the Gondwana lurched visibly, and all of the crew where thrown sideways, but recovered quickly, and soon it was Yzak's yelling was heard on the massive bridge "What just happened?" asked Yzak, as he finally recovered his position.
"Unknown sir, the hyper drive was working fine, but as soon as the window was opened a massive discharge occurred" informed one of the technicians on the bridge.
"Abort launch!" yelled Yzak Joule, as they approached the purple window, and saw how the Archangel and the Minerva where swallowed at incredible speeds.
"Too late!" screamed the same technician, and with a sudden jerk the entire ship moved into the purple window, and left without a trace.
TBC