Ch11 Countdown
Cornerian City Military High Command 19.7 ABY The next day
Gathered inside the waroom of the Cornerian Military HQ, Gen Peppy Hare's and his senior staff have been informed that one of the navies Assault Frigates had spotted an unknown vessel on the outskirts of Kew.
"So Captain, what exactly did your crew see?" General Peppy asks
"Well General, I'm not realy sure. It was and unidentified starship. It wasn't big. It was sleek at about 350 meters. We don't know if it was military or not. It's design and markings do not match any ship with in this parsec. We checked with several local militas and defense forces, they have never seen a ship of this class before. As soon as we got a fix on on it it went into hyperspace. It was fast, really fast. Its hyperdrive was faster than any ship I've ever seen. It's possible they were conducting reconnisance but for all we know they just may have been lost sir,its impossible to say. Thats really all the information we have."
Peppy was starting to get concerned. It hasn't even been a year since the Aparoids were destroyed. Things were finally starting to pick up again. The last thing Lylat needed was another war.
"How long ago did you see this Captain?
"It was just the other day, We began instagating as soon as we got word sir."
"Thank you for bringing this to our attention so quickly Captain."
Colonel James Madison of the Cornerian Army Special Forces stands up to address the staff.
"General with this said should we inform the public about this, There is alot of traffic that runs in and out of Kew."
"No Colonel the last thing we need is a scare. The people are just finally starting to move on with their lives. We don't even know if this is a threat or not. But just in case increase the amount of system patrols around Kew and Papetoon, but keep it quiet. Give HQ a daily report. If anything out of the ordinary is seen let HQ know immediatly."
"General what about StarFox, I think we should aleast let them know sir."
"Fox and his crew are not in serviable condition right becuase the Federation won't give Fox the needed funds to maintain their ship and equipment, plus what would we have them do, this is not the sort of job they would be sent on. Lets just find out what were dealing with here first before we start making rash decisions. As of now gentlemen were on our own. Your dismissed."
As the other officers left Peppy just stared up at the projector. Altough he didn't admitt it he was rather concerned. Peppy new war, its realy the only life he has known. Why would some random vessel just sit in Kew's outskirts like that, then run on sight of a military patrol. The only anwser that could come to him is invasion.
The Maw instalation the next day.
Inside the station waroom. For days DeGuale and his staff have been carefully drawing up their plans for their assualt on the Republic.
"Alright lets go over the operation one more time, if we screw this up its over. The only way were going to beat the Republic is if we break their legs, make them unable to make war. Their fleet and starfighters are their greatest asset. Our primary targets will be the shipyards and orbital docks on Corellia,Rendili,Mon Calamari, and of coarse Coruscant. The majority of the Republic fleet is stationed around these worlds. So we will need to draw attention away from these planets. So I suggest we make our move on a less than vital target, Saleucami.
Everyone looks at the admrial with confusion.
"Salucami is located between Mon Calamari and Korriban. With our forces on Korriban we can move quickly agianst them. Not only would this make for a good distraction but a good stratigic jump point aswell. Commander Usher give me the report on Saleucami's defenses."
"Sir the Republic has one outpost on a large island on Saleucami's surface, with no fleet or space staion. But we do have a slite problem sir."Usher starts to slow his speech.
"Yes Commander?" DeGuale was starting to get impatient with Usher.
"Sir the outpost is deep with in the moutains. The shield over base is powerful enough to repel almost any bombardment. There is too many anti aricraft guns to land troops directly in to the base. The only accessable point is the beach head, and they have alot of artillery and crewserved weapons emplacements. AT-ATs, AT-TEs, and Juggernaughts will be almost useless. They will be able to shell our troops long before are troops get to the mountains. It's suicide sir."
The Admrial pauses fora moment and looks at the planet's display.
"This does bring a bit of a complication, but nevertheless we need to draw the enemy fleet away from their key worlds. Whether we capture Saleucami or not is irrelavant. Commander Usher prepare your troops and deploy them to Saleucami, if you manage penetrate their defenses, great garrison the planet. If you can't continue to siege the planet until they are strapped of supplies or if the Republic sends a battle group to reinforce them. Leave by morning Commander."
"Yes sir."
"Now once we have some of their fleet busy we can move on their shipyards. We will need to hit all four targets at once. Otherwise they will be able to reinforce one another. When your fleets attack the shipyards hit only vital targets such as battleships, carriers, Fuel bunkers, any vessels under maintenance, the shipyards themselves. Don't waste time on small partol ships or frigates. Aim large. The objective is to inflict as much damage as possible with in a one hour time frame. That goes for all forces, one hour only. We don't want to risk losing this early. We don't know what their back up plan may be. After that we will continue to siege these worlds and invade other smaller worlds. If things go accordingly we can invade Lylat with in two weeks. We will constrict them until they can't breath. Everyone prepare your forces we launch by dawn."
As everyone leaves to prepare their forces DeGuale stops Jadex berfore he leaves.
"Yes Admrial?"
"Jadex I have special misson for you. I want to you go to Adumar and secure an alliance with their government. We will need their large supply of heavy munitions. Go through what ever demands they might make. We want them on our side. When you have secured the alliance standby for additional orders."
"With pleasure admrial."
As the DeGuale was walking to the docking bay. A young officer quickley approaches him.
"Admrial, Admrial." he says while trying to catch his breath.
"Take a deep breath ensign. Now what do need?"
"My apologies sir. I just got word from the Carrack cruiser Firelance. She was on patrol in the Lylat territories, and was spotted by Cornerian navial patrol. It managed to get away before coming into contact."
"Thats fine. Inform the other scout ships to be more discreet, and that close observation is no longer a priority. We should have enough information on the Cornerian military to launch a succsessful invasion. Carry on ensign."
Outside the station almost the entire fleet moves into formation. Including the Executor class stardreadnought The Tyrants Hand, Admrial DeGuale's personnel flagship.
Meanwhile..
Coruscant Republic HQ.
Tim was tired after another long day training. Their wing has been flying training sorties up to almost ten hours strait now. But they didn't complain. When he sits down in his quarters he looks at the clock by his bed. It was almost 20:00. He didn't realise it was that late.
"It seems like as soon as I'm finished for the day and its time to go to sleep and wake up just to go back to work." he thought to himself.
He then walks out to balcony for a smoke and some fresh air. When he looks outside he sees all the lights from the city. It was quite the sight especially at night. After his finishes his cigar he walks back inside and turns in for the night.
Authors notes:AWW YA here it comes. What do ya think so far. Give me your input. Things are about to get rough. So stay tunned. Thanks for readin and reviewing.