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Chapter 7
P3X-926, Milky Way Galaxy
January 20th 2012
01:30 EST.
A figure is stood looking out of a window. He is dawning a long black cloak that covered his entire body. The presumable man was looking over a large Ha'tak class mother ship being built by mechanical cranes and a vast army of engineers. The room was dimly lit by several flaming torches fixed to the walls. The architecture of the room was a mix of Lantean and Goa'uld. This was evident because of the large gold columns, the black marble floor and the oversized window, that were all traits of the Goa'uld. While the computer consoles and bold lines were of Lantean origin.
This man was in fact no Goa'uld or Lantean. He was the half-ascended Goa'uld Anubis. He had escaped his destruction and had hidden away on this out-rim world. It was rich in resources and it was no where near the old Goa'uld empire. Here he had locked himself away and begun to use his full understanding of Ancient technology. He had only used a portion of his knowledge against the Goa'uld, now he would unleash it all.
Footsteps can be heard getting closer and closer. The new first prime of Anubis walks in the door to his masters chambers.
"My Lord, the Ha'tak is nearing competition and all you have requested has been placed in the ships Cargo Bays." Tyack bows his head in respect.
"Very good. Ready the Jaffa and the Kull army to leave." Anubis commands.
"Yes my master." Tyack bows before leaving his lords chambers. Anubis continues to stand by the window looking at his vessel. He would use the Lantean gateway to travel into different universes and gather dark minions to help him strike at the Tau'ri and claim the galaxy as his empire.
Epsilon Five, Epsilon system, Neutral Space, Milky Way Galaxy, Alternate Universe
January 20th 2012
02:50 EST.
The Daedalus had arrived a few days, but there wasn't much to do until the recon jumper reached it target. While the majority of the crew slept, the duty officers had monitored the station and the surrounding system. Continuous Sub-space scans and Jumper recon had revealed a lot. It appeared as though more and more warships were arriving at Babylon 5 every hour. Most of them had been in the database retrieved from the Alexander.
But there were several alien ships that had arrived that weren't registered. It made no difference to the Daedalus her shields were the strongest known to exist and with her ZPM boosting them, she was virtually indestructible. Samantha walks onto the bridge of the X-304-A and sits in the command chair. She was wearing her UTSF green flight suit with her blonde hair tied back in a pony tail.
"Colonel, we've received a report from Jumper 1. It appears that its being scanned by the planet Babylon 5 orbits. Major Davis says that he performed a quick scan and found a massive network of tunnels and a very well masked energy generator." Gant says looking at the Colonel. It had taken the Jumper a total of four hours to reach Epsilon 3 from the 5th planet in the system that the Daedalus was orbiting.
"Alright, tell them to continue their scans but to keep out of any possible firing arcs and to keep their flight path erratic. Tell them we'll be heading for Babylon 5 in a few hours." Sam says looking at the orange Gas Giant that the Daedalus was orbiting.
"Yes ma'am." Gant says pressing a button to close the channel. Sam didn't need to lose the Jumper or the four man crew.
"I'll be in the Engine room." Sam says getting up and leaving the bridge. She was heading to the Engine room because Doctor Novak had been busy working on the designs for the station. Sam wanted to try and get a Special Ops team on the station for recon. But she had no illusions that it would be easy.
Babylon 5, Orbit of Epsilon three, Epsilon system, Neutral Space, Milky Way Galaxy, Alternate Universe
January 20th 2012
11:00 EST.
Captain John J. Sheridan was stood in the Command and Control room on Babylon 5. This station had in the past three years had become much more than his home, it had become a symbol. A symbol of Peace, a symbol of Victory and now it would become a symbol of Hope. It would become that very symbol to the oppressed citizens within the Earth Alliance territory and a second voice for all murdered Humans and Aliens that had been killed during the reign of President Morgan Clark. Sheridan would use their voices to knock down the very fleets that were loyal to Clark and had followed his illegal orders to commit genocide.
With the White Star fleet and the many ships that seceded from the Earth Alliance he would punch all the way to Earth. But he had a more closer matter to attend to. He first had to try and capture an unknown vessel that had performed several scans of the station and Epsilon 3. He had sent Zeta squadron and a White Star to use its gravitational tractor beam to capture the craft. Drall was providing live sensor data on where the craft was located. That information was then being filtered into the White Star and Zeta Squadron's targeting systems.
Orbit of Epsilon three, Epsilon system, Neutral Space, Milky Way Galaxy, Alternate Universe
January 20th 2012
11:15 EST.
Major Tristan Davis was piloting the Puddle Jumper that had been scanning Babylon 5 and the planet below for several hours. The sensors had detected the launch of an entire squadron of fighters from Babylon 5, also a small corvette sized ship had changed course and was heading for them. They all knew that they had been detected. Tristan opens a sub-space channel to the Daedalus.
"Colonel Carter, I believe we've been detected. I request permission to use weapon systems. Or if you could get here fast that would be great." Tristan says before the Jumper is rocked by incoming fire.
"Alright, drop the cloak and add the power to the Engines, we'll be there in a few seconds. Do not use weapon systems." Samantha replies.
"Yes ma'am." Davis replies twisting the Jumper to avoid two blue bolts of energy. Out side, all six Aurora Starfury fighters that made up Zeta squadron were closing on the invisible vessel. The odd blue bolt from the Uni-Pulse Twin-Linked cannons on the Aurora was fired in the direction of the unknown vessel. All of a sudden, the unknown vessel appears and speeds up.
"Zeta Squadron, you are cleared to engage, disable, do not destroy." Sheridan says over the channel. The squadron push their engines to try and keep up with the fast cylinder shaped vessel. They were trying to push it towards White Star 34 but were having no luck.
"Babylon Control, the unknown vessel is heading for the Jump gate." Zeta Leader Sean Lorenzo says looking at the ship.
"It's alright, we have a White Star parked in front of the gate, she's not going anywhere." Commander Susan Ivanova replies over the channel. The Jumper could no doubt see the White Star parked in front of the Jump gate, but it was still heading straight for the ship. Just before it reaches the Jump gate, it veers right and heads off into space.
"Babylon Control, are you seeing what I'm seeing?" Zeta leader asks.
"Yes we can Zeta leader, continue pursuit, White Star 34 will be with you in a few seconds." Susan replies to the fighter pilot. As the Jumper heads off into space, a large blue flat vortex opens in front of the unknown ship and spits out a massive ship. Easily bigger than a White Star but smaller in length than a Hyperion or Omega. The unknown ship lands in the grey vessels port hanger bay.
"Zeta Squadron, hold your position. White Star 34 is moving to assist." Sheridan says in a slightly panicked voice.
"You heard him Zeta squad." Sean says over the channel. All six of the Aurora Starfury fighters hold position thousands of yards away from the grey vessel. The impressive design was obviously based on practicality and efficiency like all Earth Force vessel. But this ship had no EA markings or rotating sections which indicated it was a zero gravity vessel or it was a Black Ops experimental ship.
But that was very unlikely. If it was Black Ops or Bureau 13 they would have most likely left straight away or just launched an attack. Above Zeta squadron, the purple and white organic hull of a White Star appears.
"This is White Star 34 to unidentified vessel, you have entered Babylon 5 controlled and Minbari Protected space. Identify yourselves immediately." The deep voice of a ranger could be heard over the unsecured and multi-frequency channel.
Daedalus, Epsilon three, Epsilon system, Neutral Space, Milky Way Galaxy, Alternate Universe
January 20th 2012
11:17 EST.
Samantha was sat on the bridge on the Daedalus. They had just jumped into the space surrounding Babylon 5 and retrieved Jumper 1 with all four members of the crew unharmed. Now the Daedalus was sat opposite a fighter squadron and a White Star 34.
"This is White Star 34 to unidentified vessel, you have entered Babylon 5 controlled and Minbari Protected space. Identify yourselves immediately." The deep voice says over a radio channel.
"Janus, any advise?" Sam looks at the ancient.
"Just don't lie. You've handled first contacts before." Janus simply smiles. Samantha takes a deep breath.
"Open a radio channel on their frequency." Sam says looking to the Major. Gant nods after pressing several buttons on her workstation.
"This is Colonel Samantha Carter of the Terran Space Ship Daedalus. We found a derelict ship called the Alexander and these coordinates were in the ships logs. Our primary objective is to seek out new allies and possible trading partners." Sam says over the radio channel.
Babylon 5, Orbit of Epsilon three, Epsilon system, Neutral Space, Milky Way Galaxy, Alternate Universe
January 20th 2012
11:18 EST.
John looked at Susan who had entered the C&C a few seconds ago with a confused look all over his face. It was true that the Alexander had been missing since its departure after the battle with EA Forces, but to meet a seemingly advanced race for the first time no knowing anything about Babylon 5 or the current galactic issues was rare indeed.
"This is Captain John Sheridan, I am commander and military governor of Babylon 5. Babylon 5 is here for the reason of trade and negotiations, we would like for a small party to come aboard so we can properly meet." Sheridan replies over the channel.
"Very well, we will arrive in an hour." Samantha replies. Sam nods to the Major who closes the channel and she turns to Janus.
"So, how are we getting there?" Janus smiles.
"Well, I don't want to reveal our beaming technology so soon, we can't detect any ring transporters, so it looks like Jumper." Sam says looking out at the massive 5 mile long station. It was a sight to behold. A massive blue rotating station that possibly contained thousands of people.
"Colonel." Davis snaps a salute as he enters the bridge of the Daedalus. Thanks to the internal transporters provided by Janus, it was a quick trip around the ship.
"Major, what did you find?" Sam asks looking at the sweat on the mans brow.
"Well we intercepted several broadcasts being sent to the station and a single broadcast being relayed away from this system originating from the station itself. I have all of the relevant data here." Davis says handing Carter the memory drive.
"Thank you, dismissed." Sam nods taking the core.
"Janus, please join me." Samantha nods as she leaves the room. Janus follows the colonel out of the room and they head for the nearest conference room.
Daedalus, Orbit of Epsilon three, Epsilon system, Neutral Space, Milky Way Galaxy, Alternate Universe
January 20th 2012
12:20 EST.
So far Sam and Janus had stood while watching several transmissions from a news network called ISN. All of them had been how Babylon 5 was a stain on Earths galactic reputation and that President Clerk was trying his best to keep peace within the alliance. Sam and Janus knew better.
"How many more?" Janus asks.
"This is the last one. This was the broadcast sent from Babylon 5 to Earth Alliance space." Sam says pressing a button on the small console.
"This is the Voice of the Resistance with Commander Susan Ivanova of Babylon 5." A brunette and average height woman says with a faint Russian accent.
"Babylon 5 declared independence over the illegal bombing of Mars and the military control of other colonies. But now we find ourselves outraged by the bombing of civilian targets and the slaughter of hundreds of civilians trying to flee from battle fields. This footage was recorded by a freighter leaving Proxima 3 heading for Babylon 5." Susan says before it flicks over to a recording showing a large green transport being destroyed by a large grey vessel with the same hull design as the Alexander. The recording ends and Ivanova looks into the camera.
"This is a message to every Earth Force ship that has taken such illegal actions, we are coming for you. As of this morning, Captain Sheridan has gathered as many ships willing to fight against Clark as he can. I offer you the chance to join us and help remove Clark from office. We are coming to liberate our colonies. This is Susan Ivanova, Voice of the Resistance." Susan says before the transmission ends.
"What are you thinking about?" Janus asks the Colonel.
"Just if we should help these people in the form of Warships and resources. We are the fifth races, and we were given the task by the Asgard and by the Lanteans to protect all sentient life. Ultimately the decision is not mine to make." Samantha says snapping out of her deep thought.
"Henry will provide aid. Maybe one or two Warships." Janus says disgusted at what he saw.
"How can you know that?" The Colonel asks.
"Because if he does not, I will." Janus smiles. Sam just nods and a smile flickers across her face for a second before is disappears.
"We should go. Captain Sheridan is expecting us." Sam says moving away from the console and leaving the room. Janus looks at the black screen for a few more seconds before chasing after Samantha.
Docking bay 3, Babylon 5, Orbit of Epsilon three, Neutral Space, Epsilon system, Milky Way Galaxy, Alternate Universe
January 20th 2012
12:25 EST.
Captain John Sheridan, Commander Susan Ivanova, Chief Zachary Allen and Ambassador Delenn of the Minbari Federation all stood in the cargo bay leading to and from the dock where the Terran ship had landed a few seconds ago. The reason it had taken so long for them to land was because unlike most transports, the Terran vessel didn't have a guidance computer that could be synced with B5 control. In light of this, they had to give manual instructions for docking with the station.
With a easy sliding of the pressurised bulkhead, a tall blonde haired women in a green flight suit and a tall man in a cream and brown robes enter the large room. The two of them appeared to be human. This was a shock to all of the Babylon 5 representatives. All humans in the galaxy were under the Earth Alliance banner and originated from Earth or her Colonies. But these two presumed humans knew nothing of the Earth Alliance. Or at least that was their story.
"Welcome, I'm Captain John Sheridan military commander of Babylon 5. This is Commander Susan Ivanova my second, Security Chief Zach Allen and Ambassador Delenn of the Minbari Federation." John says while indicating each person.
"Hello. I am Colonel Samantha Carter of the Terran Space Force. This is Janus Am of the Lantean High council." Sam says to all of the gathered reps.
"You are welcome to stay here on Babylon 5 for as long as you want. But as you are a new race, we need to get to know you a little better. Myself, Delenn and Commander Ivanova will be involved in a meeting where we exchange minimal information." John smiles.
"That is a most excellent idea." Janus pipes in.
"Well, if you'd like to follow me." John says moving aside and indicating to the door. Janus and Sam smile and walk in the indicated direction. Susan looks at John for a few seconds with confusion on her face before they head off to Johns office.
John Sheridan's office, Babylon 5, orbit of Epsilon 3, Neutral Space, Milky Way Galaxy, Alternate Universe
January 20th 2012
12:40 EST.
Samantha, Janus, John, Delenn and Susan are all sat on the large couch that had a wonderful view of the gardens on Babylon 5.
"So why don't we start by telling each other what race we are and go from there, I am a Lantean from Lantea." Janus smiles.
"My race is called the Tau'ri from Terra." Sam smiles.
"We are Minbari from the planet Minbar." Delenn bows her head slightly, her brown hair arranged neatly behind her.
"Humans from Earth." John says indicating to both himself and Susan.
"Well now that's taken care of, we need to talk more in depth." Janus pulls out a small box shaped device.
"Janus are you sure?" Sam asks before he activates it.
"Quite sure." Janus smiles. The Lantean presses the small green gem on the top of the box and a white flash consumes the room. Images and memories flash through the Humans and Minbari minds. Images of the Stargate and Universal Gate as well as memories of stargate travel and brief Lantean and Terran history.
"Now you know the truth about us and you must never tell anyone. We will do that in our own time." Janus says to the three of them. A few seconds later they all begin to snap out of the daze the device causes.
"Your…all from…an-" Susan starts.
"Alternate reality? Yes. Your science has been focused in other areas so you have not developed the means to travel to them." Janus smiles.
"And your from Earth?" John asks Colonel Carter.
"Our version of it, yes. We are more advanced in the form of travel technology and stealth systems while you have focused on civil technologies rather than weapons and shields." Sam smiles.
"Compared to the Tau'ri, you have researched technologies in the opposite direction, so to speak. You use pulse, plasma and bolt weaponry while relying on thick armour, the Tau'ri favour beam weapons and rapid fire projectiles while developing stronger shield technologies. You are more advanced in medical research while the Tau'ri have advanced medical equipment. You are both advanced in your own ways but both infants in others." Janus smiles.
"The Minbari use advanced beam weapons, they are one of the most advanced races remaining since the Vorlons and Shadows left for the Rim." Susan says looking between Delenn and Janus.
"That is true, but they again have less advanced Medical technology and inferior military technology." Janus smiles not trying to offend anyone.
"How so?" Susan asks.
"Well for instance, the Minbari favour Neutron laser beam weapons and Fusion cannons as primary weapons, the Tau'ri favour Plasma beam weapons and Ionised Proton beam cannons as their primary weapons." Janus smiles.
"How did you know that?" Delenn asks the Lantean.
"They found the wreckage of the Alexander, it would most likely have been in her Database." John says to Delenn. Who only nods.
"As we understand it you are involved in a rebellion against the Earth Government. We understand that a dictator has risen to power and has begun to slaughter innocent civilians. I as a Lantean cannot interfere with internal affairs, but the Tau'ri have made it their primary goal to help defeat dictators and bring peace to the suffering." Janus smiles. The three look to Sam.
"I as commander of the Daedalus can offer you our assistance. But I will have to contact the high council if you wish us to take a more effective and active role in this Civil war." Sam smiles.
"No thank you. We are not willing to place your ships and crews at risk. Our fist target is a colony called Proxima 3. We are leaving later today. This has to be a completely Human group with the acceptation of the White Star fleet. We will how ever ask that you remain here and pursue diplomatic relations with the races here on Babylon 5 and help defend the station from retaliation." John shakes his head to Samantha.
"Alright." Sam smiles.
"I wish to accompany you on your crusade. I will bring no ship, just stand and observe." Janus smiles. John nods approvingly.
"Colonel, Delenn can help you in opening your relations with the other races." John says looking to Delenn.
"I would be honoured." Delenn bows her head in respect.
"Then its settled. Also, perhaps at a later date ambassador, we could discuss the Jump Gates." Janus smiles to himself while rubbing his hands together.
"Of course." Delenn smiles.
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