Authors Note: Explanation of the ships involved in the constellation fleet. The U.S. battle ships ' Punisher ' have twin main canons fixed
below their sharp front. Any frigate sized ship and below hit by its beams will be pierced through hitting other ships behind. It has two medium
bomb blasts laser turrets located on the top and below that is able to charge up its damage before firing but it can dish out less damage than
main canons. The Punisher has 10 smaller turrets that are spread evenly at each side able to fend of any attack. Mother ships have fewer guns than the battle
ships since their bulk is made up of docking bays for launching fighters. Mother ships consist of a main canon deployed in the front that is similar to the
Punisher's and 5 small turrets at each of its side that are spread out evenly. Japanese Devastators are somewhat similar to the red pirate ship
that Magno owned at Episode1. They carry twin rapid fire lasers in the front, missile salvo's are arranged along it's top firing guided missiles.
Their maneuverability is fast which and are normally used to break into enemy flanks or hit and run attacks.
German ' Harriers ' have 10 missile salvos in the front of the ship. Each salvo is able to fire 10 missiles per round, one missile per second.
Each missile fired from the Harrier has its own sensor that is able to trace signals given of by ships avoiding friendly targets.
Harriers have two medium turrets placed above and below the ship .
The frigates assembled in this fleet have 3 types, one is the 'Assault Frigate ' that is heavy in amour and carries quad 120mm canons
that shoots depleted uranium shells. A 360 degree rotate able laser turret guards the top of the ship. The second is the ' Canon Frigate '
that fires a single bomb blast laser on the target. Since the whole ship mass is nearly made out of one huge bomb blast laser it has no other defensive
capabilities and relies strictly on its medium armor for defense. The last are the ' Support Frigates ', they carry ammunition that will be able
reload fighter and bomber ships thus saving time from docking into the mother ship to reload.
Support frigates carry twin 120mm canon in their front, their sides serves as reload bays that a fighter can attach to it.
The ships size from the left to right, smallest to the largest are as follows: Fighter chassis, Bomber chassis, Corvette chassis, Frigate chassis,
Capital Ship chassis (Cruiser & Destroyer); Super Capital Ship chassis, (battle ships and mother ships). This classification will be
used throughout the fic and more fics to come.
~~ 2 days after the council ~~
Jin Tokai was at the front door at Miori's apartment, he was just dropping by to see that everything is okay. Ringing the doorbell
he was greeted by someone unexpected, " Hello, how are you? " said Yun. "Er? Is Miss Miori here? " he said awkwardly.
" Yes Jin I'm here, " called Miori from behind. Yun moved out of the way as Miori came and greeted Jin.
" How are you feeling? " he asked still remembering that strange incident. " I'm all right now, "she said to him.
" Are you sure? " he asked with an I'm not convinced look on his face. " Yes I'm sure, but are you Jin? You sound a bit stressed, " asked Miori.
" Yes I am alright and don't worry, " , " Um, Miori who's your friend? " asked Jin changing the subject.
Jin studied her features he noticed hair was cut short and her eyes sparkling brown, alert and serious but was marked with
lack of experience. " Jin this is Yun. She's my next door neighbor, " Yun extended her hand for a shake.
" Nice to meet you Jin, " she said. " It's a pleasure, " his eyes then went to Miori's. Yun seeing that the two wanted to
be alone said, " Well I better get going. I have work. See you again Miori, " and Yun walks out. " Goodbye," said Miori. " Yeah see you," Jin added.
" Come in Jin, " Miori lead Jin to the living room of the apartments. " Not a bad looking place, " he said looking around
the apartment. " Thanks," she said and there was a moment of silence then she suddenly gave a cry and hugging him. " It's good to see you again.
I miss you so much, " said Miori her head on his shoulders. " After that frightful incident my life is a living nightmare, " she sniffed.
" I know that's why I'm here, " Jin caressed her. Putting his hands on her shoulder she lifted her and forced her to look into his eyes.
" I will be there for you when you need me, " said Jin. Miori nodded her eyes watering. " Is there anything you wish to tell me? " he ask reading the look
on Miori's eyes. Miori hesitated then she started talking, " I've not been myself lately. Since I was imbued with the powers of the Pexis I can do things that no human
can attempt -, " Jin saw she was distraught and asked her to sit down on the couch and he sat beside her.
" What things? " he asked looking worried, " Like being able to sense when danger is around, reading people's intentions," she explained,
" having the power to lift things without touching them," she lifted a flower pot that is placed on the coffee table between them as a demonstration.
Jin was not surprised for he had seen her power. He looked into her eyes when she lifted the pot but they didn't glow blue like before.
" Any changes in your health? Or your biological functions? " he asked curiously, " Biological functions? What are you talking about? "
asked Miori with a confused look on her face. "Er- no what I mean is change of diet and sleep, " he blushed.
Miori cheeks reddened " No, everything is normal," she said changing the subject, " There is no unstable mutations and the sort
from a blood test I took on a self examine kit I bought," she pointed at the kit on the dining table. Suddenly Jin's hand phone ranged, " Hello? Yeah, " Jin answered.
" What?! " he added in serious tone. " Sure I'll be there, " he said nodding. Putting away the hand phone he looked at Miori.
" Miori I have to go," he said turning towards the door. " You're going to fight in the war are you? " she asked in an anxious tone.
" How did you know? " asked Jin in surprise. " I told you I can read people's intentions, " she added.
" Oh, I see. Goodbye Miori, " there was a moment of silence then Jin turned to go. " Jin, " she called. Jin halted his pace not turning around,
" promise me that you'll be back after the war and don't get yourself killed, " Jin gazed into her eyes.
He could see the anxiousness for him in them, " I promise with all my heart, " he said putting his hand on his chest then turned to leave.
Just as he walked out of the door Miori's lips formed the words ' I love you '.
~~ At Earth's Orbit ~~
Great ships were amassed to lead the assault against Jupiter. Earth has sent out 6 Battle Ships,
6 Mother ships (Carriers), 8 Cruisers, 8 Destroyers and 30 Frigates this is all bout 1/3 of Earths total fleet.
The U.S and the U.K that contributed their battle ships and mother ships are positioned in the center. The ' Devastators '
positioned themselves in front of the battle ships. The Harriers flanked at the side of both battle ships and mother ships and the
30 frigates form a sphere formation guarding all ships in the center. Military commanders predicted that the constellation fleet will
arrive at the orbit of Jupiter approximately a week.
On board the battle ship ' Roosevelt ' Admiral Denise Richardson was staring proudly at the vast fleet under his command out
of the ships window from the bridge. " More than five hundred thousand men, " he said to himself. " Never in history that such
a fleet was amassed with such number, " suddenly the intercom bleeped. " That must be Colonel Meyers," he predicted.
Denise sat at his chair activating the panel beside him and Meyers showed up on the screen " Admiral, Meyers here reporting that
all ground assault troops are prepared and on standby, " Meyers saluted. " Excellent, now we just have to wait for Gerald, " he said
resting his arms on the armrest. In a few minutes there was another bleep. With a few taps on his console Gerald appeared.
His transmission was squeezed on the same screen with Meyers, " The fleet is prepared and ready admiral, " he said,
" you may give the command, " he added giving a slight nod. Activating the ships broadcast system Denise began his announcement,
" All units, engage hyper drive and move out! ". Denise could hear the engines of Roosevelt roared to life.
Looking out of the window he could see streaks coming out of the thrusters of each ship and star lights shooting pass.
~~A week later~~
" Admiral Sir, we are approaching the orbit of Jupiter, " said the ship's navigator. " Disengage hyper drive and send a signal to the whole fleet,
I want all units on full alert!" he ordered. " Yes sir! " the crew said in unison. The ships thrusters hummed softly as the ship slowed down to a stop.
" Sir! Scanners show a fleet approaching in this sector! " said Hannah the sensor operator. " The sensors read 10 super capital ships and 16 destroyers with
40 frigates coming in fast, " she continued. From the view screen Denise could see lights making out the silhouette of the enemy's fleet moving closer,
" Charge up our main canon! " he shouted to the arms crew." Jerald, " he called the comm. Officer, "send encrypted messages to our battle ships ' Saint Peter ',
' Marry Ann ' and ' Mother Teresa ' ask them to charge up their main cannons too and on my signal fire on the targeted battle ship!, " he ordered and Jerald
nodded in acknowledgement.
" All frigates and Devastators break formation and attack nearest enemy, " barked Denise. From the view screen Denise could see that one by one the frigates
pivoted away zooming forward with the Devastators taking the lead. Explosions nearby rocked the Roosevelt softly, " Good just what I intended them to do, " he
whispered softly as the enemy's long ranged capital ships fired on the frigates and Devastators charging on the front line.
" Enemy target is within range! " cried Hannah when the computer sensor bleeped at the targeted enemy battle ship.
" FIRE! " Denise shouted and there was a loud humming sound and the Roosevelt recoiled a little. Then what followed were 8 large beams hit the targeted capital ship
and a huge cloud of explosion ensued could be seen from the view screen, " One enemy battle ship down! " cried Hannah gleefully followed
by loud cheers from the whole crew, " Sensors indicate the enemy took 100% damage! " she said amazed. " Well done men, but our element of surprise
is given away. I fear that the worst is yet to come, " Denise warned. The crew saluted and went back into action. The attack on the battle ship provided a
morale booster to the crew and they carried their duties efficiently.
" Sir we have in coming enemy fighters that are launched from the enemy's mother ships, " said Hannah when she saw small red dots appearing on the
her screen from the enemy's mother ships. " Contact all frigates and ask them to move out of the way! " he barked, " All Harries forward on my lead," he
said and zoomed his ship forward. " Launch all missiles! " he cried to the Harries through the intercom when enemy fighters got in range. The Harries missile salvos
opened slowly revealing the red tip of the missiles. Then one by one hundreds of missiles rained down on the swarm of fighters. Try as they might to dodge incoming
fire but to no avail. Small clouds of explosions littered the space as the first wave of fighters was destroyed. " On ward! " he cried to the remaining ships that stayed behind.
What followed soon were fighter ships zooming about, missiles were flying in every direction, large beams fired from main canons bringing death all in their
paths and clouds of explosions could be seen in space as the two fleets collided. In the heat of the battle Jin Tokai was piloting his Swift with Jack beside him both dodging
lasers that rained in front of them. " Jack follow my lead and cover me, " he said through the intercom. " Roger, " Jack acknowledged. Spotting the nearest enemy mother
ship Jin flew into one of its docking bays. Sentry guns shot at them but they easily evaded it, " Eat this you BASTARDS! " yelled Jin pressing his thumb on the button at the top
of his joystick. Missiles shot out from the Swift hitting ammunition crates as he passed by. The enemy's crew jumped for cover as a big blast erupted when the
missiles hit. " Yaahooo! That's a good one Jin, " cried Jack. A gust of flame shot out from the opening as they flew out of the ships docking bay.
" Don't mention it, " said Jin in a flat tone. Burning with rage Jin goal was to kill as many pilots of the cult as possible. Jin then saw a few enemy fighters flying towards them.
" DIE! YOU FUCKING MURDERERS! " he yelled challenging his adversaries and piloting his Swift's in full throttle towards them. " HYAAAAA!!" Jin shouted as
he rained lasers at them killing his opponents mercilessly.
Jack stared at disbelief at his friend's shocking behavior, " Not the same any more are you Jin, " he thought staring at his friend's ship flying in front of him with worried eyes.
" Look out! " Jin suddenly cried. Jack pulled himself out of his thoughts but was too late a laser blast hit the tip of his right wing sending Jack spinning out of
control, " Arrgh! " Jack cried out. " Shit! " Jin swore seeing Jack spinning away into deep space from him. Pivoting his craft with a snarl Jin charged into Jack's
adversaries taking them out. " Jack are you all right? " said Jin. " Jack respond! " said Jin urgently. There was a bleep, " Y-yeah I'm alright, " Jack replied shaking.
He sighed in relief, " Idiot! We are going to have a talk after the battle, " he cried angrily, " Now concentrate, ".
" S-sorry, " Jack stammered flying at Jin's side.
~~ At the Bridge of the Roosevelt ~~
Denise seated on his command post was looking out at the ships window at the raging battle outside, " Give me the fleet's status, " he said. " Our fleet has lost about
8 frigates and 2 Harriers, 2 of our battle ships had reported that they have taken heavy damage and are pulling back, " said Jerald. " What about the enemy's fleet? "he asked.
" Scanners show that the enemy has lost 1 battle ship, 2 destroyers and 10 frigates, " said Hannah reading the screens before her. " We are evenly matched. We need a
change of plan or we have no way of winning this war, " he said softly. " Admiral requesting orders? " said his sub command in a lost state. " Split the fleet in up,
have the groups surround their own target and attack it on all sides. " said Denise. His strategy was simple he would have his ships firing on all sides on a target.
This way the enemy cannot concentrate their shields at one point of the ship.
From the view screen the crew saw a few group of ships surround their targets and rained beams and cannons on them. The enemy's shield collapsed from the attack.
Reddening from the laser heat and having their amour punctured by depleted uranium slugs the ships
exploded scattering debris around space. " Yeah! The enemy has lost another battle ship,3 destroyers and 5 frigates, " cried Hannah.
The crew cheered the battle seems to be turning to their tide. " Forward men! Let's not have these murderers escape from us! " said Denise
as some of the enemy ships began pulling back towards Europa. " Yes sir! " the crew cried in unison. The Roosevelt was set on full throttle with the
whole fleet by its side.
Shooting at the remaining ship that are fleeing the constellation fleet gave chase raining laser beams at them. They were just above Europa's orbit when
suddenly a huge bolt of blue plasma shot out from the moon. It hit the Roosevelt rocking the ship and dispersing it's shields.
" THEY HAVE ORBITAL GUNS! " cried Denise.
" PULL BACK, PULLBACK! " he shouted in horror as he saw more plasma rained from the surface of the moon towards the fleet.
The big battle ship tried to pivot away but it was too slow.
KABOOM!
The Roosevelt took a direct hit as another bolt slammed at it's hull. Consoles began to sparkle and burst into flames from the damage and
the crew were thrown off their seats from the shock. Fire alarms began buzzing and the ships automated extinguishing system sprayed foam like
substance putting the fires out immediately. The Roosevelt manage to get out of range but explosions around the area told Denise that he had lost some of his ships.
Most of them managed to get out of range. "DAMN!" Denise swore." So that's where their hiding their home base, " he thought.
" Fleet status !" he yelled at Hannah. " The fleet has lost 7 more frigates and another 3 destroyers, "said Hannah.
" Things are looking bad, The ships that escaped took significant damage, " she said staring at her radar screen.
" Cowards! COME OUT OF RANGE AND FIGHT! " Denise showed his fist at the enemy. But the cult's fleet intended to stay within range of their guns not
heeding the admirals insult. Not wasting anymore time the admiral contacted Panaka through the intercom, " Captain Panaka get those Phantom Bombers out now! "
I need you to commence a bombing mission. Target all orbital guns when they are destroyed we shall secure the orbit and launch ground assault, " he said.
" Make sure that your best pilots are in those bombers! I want them back for they are very expensive, " Denise waved a finger at Panaka.
( Phantom bombers are ships with cloaking ability that bends light away from the ship making it invisible. The bombers hull is built with radar absorbent materials that is
able to adsorb radio waves with optimum efficiency. The bombers hull has a curvy shape much like today's stealth bombers enables the bomber to reflect
radar signals away from the source and enables them to go undetected. It's engines are built deep inside its body to help muffle noise and the heat from exhaust
is cooled down by the ship's cooling vents giving off a little heat as possible to avoid detection from infrared sensors. The only disadvantage of the Phantom Bomber
is that they had to shut off their cloaking shields when firing.)
" Understood sir. But sir since Europa atmosphere is so cold our bombers couldn't cover their heat even with their cooling vents," said Panaka.
" I know captain but they had fighter patrols about that has already heated the atmosphere enough for the bombers to take cover in, " said the admiral.
" I shall do as you ask, " saluted Panaka and the intercom bleeped off.
~~ In the Perchion's docking bay ~~
Jin Tokai was quarreling with Jack when they both landed their Swifts at the docking bay when the whole fleet is on standby after the battle.
" What were you thinking?!" cried Jin, " Day dreaming about during the battle. You could have been killed!" he scolded. " I was worrying about you, " said Jack defensively.
" Worrying about me? You should have been worried -," said Jin. " ENOUGH ALREADY JIN! " Jack burst out then he swallowed for he already regretted it. Jin looked at
him darkly, " What did you say?! " asked Jin in a dangerous tone. " I said enough already," said Jack calmly. " Don't give in to your anger Jin or it will put you
in danger " said Jack. " My anger? What do you know about my anger?! " yelled Jin.
" DID YOU KNOW THAT THOSE MURDERERS KILLED MY PARENTS! " cried Jin aloud. " You couldn't imagine my parents black burned bodies and
my home burned down to the ground..., " said Jin his face contorted into sadness. " I know, " said Jack.
" But there is no reason for you to give in to your anger," he added. " What do you mean no reason? I HAVE EVERY REASON NOT TO FORGIVE
THEM! " Jin cried angrily his sadness forgotten. " LISTEN!" Jack shouted looking Jin in the eye. " Do not let the cult destroy you. If you give in to your anger they have
already won. Look! " he motioned Jin towards a window. " I - " Jin began to protest. " Just look DAMN IT! " said Jack pointing at the window. Jin hesitated then reluctantly he
walked towards the window looking out into deep space. Debris of ships were floating about with a few disembodied human parts in space.
" You've already shot down more than 40 people and some of them are not even military personnel! " cried Jack. " Do you think your parents wanted this? "
said Jack waving his had at the carnage as Jin stared outside the ship's window. " Your anger has consumed you into madness, "
" I remember that someone told me that we are soldiers and soldiers dedicate their lives to protect people. Now I doubt this statement
for that someone has forgotten his role. We are here in this war to protect Earth not to kill,".
That last words already knocked Jin to his senses, ' We are here to protect not to kill,' Jack's words rang in his mind. Jin tried to say something but
he hesitated for a moment then he sighted, " You are right.... you are right, Jack. What has happened to me? What have I done? " he asked himself.
" I-I'm sorry. Yes I am no different from them," sighted Jin in regret. Jack patted him on the shoulder," Say no more, what is done cannot be undone. But
it's good to see you back to your old self again, " said Jack smiling. " Yeah," said Jin managing a weak smile.
Before they could say anything more there was an announcement,
' All pilots please report to the briefing room immediately.
I repeat all pilots please report to the briefing room.' the announcement ended.
" I guess we better go, " said Jin to Jack and quickly walked towards the ships elevator that will take them to the briefing room upstairs.
~~ Perchion's briefing room ~~
Captain Panaka was standing in front of the briefing room with dozen of pilots seated on chairs before him. " Gentlemen, " he began, " I have just received
new orders from the admiral. You were called here before me for you all are soon to be chosen to partake in a mission that is to eradicate those orbital guns that are
present on the surface of Europa. Once they are down the fleet will began sending in reinforcements for ground assault. The fleet surveillance had manage to pin point the
location of those guns. The coordinates will be downloaded to your Nav computers once you board on those Phantom Bombers." the pilots stared in disbelief at Panaka's
last sentence. " Yes, I said that you all will pilot the Phantom Bombers one of Earth's newest military weapon. We have about 20 of them in this ship and it is meant for 20
pilots. Now that you know what is about to take place I will now call out the names of the pilots that are chosen in this mission according to their skill and abilities. "
" Amy Heart, " upon hearing her name Amy stepped forward. " Fred Reed," Fred went and stood next to Amy. Panaka called out the pilots one by one in his list,
" Jin Tokai, " and Jin stood next in line with the pilots. The captain continued to call out the names until 20 pilots were standing attention in front of him.
" The rest of you are dismissed, " said Panaka and those who were not chosen saluted and walked out of the briefing room." Now all of follow me, " he motioned with
his hand and they marched right behind him. Panaka lead them to the restricted bays in the ship one level down. Standing in front of the steel door that leads to the bay
he placed his thumb onto a reader beside the door. The status of the reader turned green and there was a hiss as the door unlocked and Panaka stepped in along with
the pilots.
The pilots stared in awe, the Phantom Bombers body was flat and shape like a moth. It shone with black glossiness like glass under a light. Jin went beside one
and touched the surface. It was smooth like a mirror. Running his hand along the ships surface he grinned for it was the most beautiful ship he had ever seen.
" Well men? what do you think? " asked Panaka to the pilots before him. " It's great! " shouted one. " Beautiful!" said another. The captain smiled," Ok enough.
You are allowed to fly them but with one condition, " he said in a serious tone. " Make sure you bring them back in one piece. Understood?!" said Panaka eyeing the pilots.
" Yes sir, " they saluted in unison, some of them showing a big smile. " Good. Now continue with your mission, " said Panaka and walked out of the docking bay.
Jin hopped into his Phantom Bomber, he stared at the console before him, the buttons were shining and he shift his gaze to the joystick. Wrapping his hand around it
he found that it was a perfect fit. The joystick's rubber surface felt soft and gave a secure grip. Jin gave a smile of joy he would stay in this ship even if it was on fire.
Looking out at the window to his side he saw the others are boarding their bombers. Flipping some switches on the console, there was a slight jerk as the ships engine
hummed to life. Jin was surprised that it gave a very soft humming sound that is hardly noticeable.
When the Perchion's docking bay doors opened, one by one the bombers sailed out to space unnoticed by watchful eyes when they activated the clocking shield.
~~ At the surface of Europa ~~
The surface of Europa was covered with hard icebergs that are fused together. The presence of silicate rock gave of the moon's light brown color.
Fissures can be seen crawling about on the surface like veins on the skin giving off the moon's veined appearance. It was high noon when the bombers arrived at the moon's
atmosphere. But the surroundings appeared like late evening, almost night because the was moon located far away from the sun and received little light from it.
Jin activated a switch for night vision, " NIGHT VISION OPTICS ACTIVATED " the ships computer bleeped. Jin could see clearly the surface through the ships view screen.
Jin tapped a few keys at the ship's computer and the display showed the location of the orbital guns. The Phantom Bomber squadron flew in Delta formation
( Arrow head formation) with Jin on the lead towards the site. " APPROACHING TARGET SITE IN 2 MINUTES...." cried the ships computer. Jin called to his comrades
through the intercom, " This is it boys and girls. Let's go, " said Jin and dived his bomber down. The rest of the squad followed him . As they closely approached the targeted
site Jin could see the huge barrels of the orbital guns aimed to the sky. Blue plasma bolts shot out from one of them targeting Earth's fleet at orbit.
The hatch of the bomb hold slowly opened and out drop a dozen bombs from each bomber.
The base was totally caught off guard in the surprise attack, red eye troops below saw large insect like things dropping bombs at them and then disappeared without a trace.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Bombs exploded around them sending building parts and ice flying everywhere. The cult troops quickly mounted themselves on anti-air guns firing madly at the sky.
Missile battery turrets rotated around not firing because their targeting computers are unable to lock on the bombers.
" Ha ha, " Jin laughed . " That'll teach them to mess with Earth's fleet. "
The Phantom Bombers had made their first attack and were turning around in a wide arc as they prepared to make their second attack.
" Take this and that and that !" cried Jin as bombs hit on targeted orbital guns. Suddenly his ship shook violently then it went spinning out of control. Jin's bomber had taken
a lucky shot from one of the enemy's anti-air gun fire. "Oh shit!" cried Jin as his bomber was losing altitude and it's nose was pointing dangerously downwards.
Author's note: Well I have a feeling that I'm a bit disappointed in this chapter. I'm sure that this chapter is missing something. Arrgh I can't figure it out now.
Anyway I need readers comments and suggestions on this chapter. And I suggest that you review. NOW!
