Space.
A bleak area, stretching the endless voids, filled with planets without number In this black void, a lone ship cruises through space. It is a Strike Cruiser, an interstellar ship designed for battles and transportation. This cruiser, known as Claws of the Raven, is currently on patrol in the southern region of Imperium space. While returning from battle against enemy forces, Claws of the Raven received a strange transmission.
***Bridge***
"Brother-Captain Saturnius, we have picked up an old radio transmission. Origin, according to the computer, is Gradient IV, a class M agro planet about ½ light-year to the galactic south. The report seems to state Giant bugs called 'Blue' are attacking them. What are your orders, sir?"
"Blue, huh." Stated Saturnius, the commanding officer of the Attack Group. "Sounds like an offshoot of the Tyranids to me. The planet's probably already dead, but, we might as well investigate. Per chance we can locate the data codex of the imperial high command on the planet. We can use that data to prepare a suitable defense against this latest threat. Bring us around, and set course for Gradient IV!"
"Affirmative, Brother-Captain! Come to new heading, 124 degrees port. Astropath, are we secure to enter the warp?"
"Roger Lord Admiral. All shields are engaged, vehicles are locked down, all men reported being secured, and course through the warp is locked in. We are ready to commence."
"Right. ENGAGE WARP DRIVES!!!"
***Outside the Ship***
As the ship's engines begin to hum with life, a rip in the time/space continuum is opened, and the ship heads out, entering warp space, and began it's trip to a new battleground.
A bleak area, stretching the endless voids, filled with planets without number In this black void, a lone ship cruises through space. It is a Strike Cruiser, an interstellar ship designed for battles and transportation. This cruiser, known as Claws of the Raven, is currently on patrol in the southern region of Imperium space. While returning from battle against enemy forces, Claws of the Raven received a strange transmission.
***Bridge***
"Brother-Captain Saturnius, we have picked up an old radio transmission. Origin, according to the computer, is Gradient IV, a class M agro planet about ½ light-year to the galactic south. The report seems to state Giant bugs called 'Blue' are attacking them. What are your orders, sir?"
"Blue, huh." Stated Saturnius, the commanding officer of the Attack Group. "Sounds like an offshoot of the Tyranids to me. The planet's probably already dead, but, we might as well investigate. Per chance we can locate the data codex of the imperial high command on the planet. We can use that data to prepare a suitable defense against this latest threat. Bring us around, and set course for Gradient IV!"
"Affirmative, Brother-Captain! Come to new heading, 124 degrees port. Astropath, are we secure to enter the warp?"
"Roger Lord Admiral. All shields are engaged, vehicles are locked down, all men reported being secured, and course through the warp is locked in. We are ready to commence."
"Right. ENGAGE WARP DRIVES!!!"
***Outside the Ship***
As the ship's engines begin to hum with life, a rip in the time/space continuum is opened, and the ship heads out, entering warp space, and began it's trip to a new battleground.