ED Misc The Karber Objective
AFF:Nexus - The Karber Objective
Location(s):
--Civius System (Antarean Controlled)
--Kivium System (ULP Controlled)
--Meurdeverr Ice Cloud (ULP Controlled) (Sector Area)
--Lacroix Border System (ULP Treadway System) (Cinnabar)
-- Etienne (ULP Controlled)
Attacking Faction(s):Antarean Empire, Kivium Democratic Government
Defending Factions(s):United League of Planets
Neutral Faction(s): None
Year: (Early) 984 AE
Principle Characters:
AE -
Player (Captain, Evocator)
Facilitator Serasia
Commodore Burio Quvanel
Captain Armin Bederill (Princiium)
ULP -
Femeus Karber
Setting:
It is early in the war and a number of system and planetary governments are still clamoring for ships from the [2nd] Antarean Space Empire to come and liberate them from League rule. An attempt to answer all these calls would spread the Empire's forces too thin, so instead military commanders are picking which planets provide the most strategic value and liberating only those.
Kivium, a small system with a single habitable planet just inside the border of the second district, was not one of those assigned such a strategic importance. However, Ministry of Vox Dei Facilitators have received information that leads them to believe the Kivium may hold more value then the AISN knows.
Before the war broke out Cinnabarian ship designer Femeus Karber retreated to Kivium to work on the design for a new Corvette class ship for the League. The design is extremely valuable, an innovative Advanced Variable Geometry Support and Assault vehicle, created out of a number of interlocking moving parts, the likes of which has yet to truly be seen on the battlefield.
When the Empire declared itself, the League was unable to quietly extract Karber from the unfriendly planet. Though the Kivium president hesitated to order an outright attack on ULP forces in his system, he refused them entry to his atmosphere, calling on laws of self-determination from the League's charter. The League, unable to extract Karber without catching the eye (and weapons fire) of the expert Imperial Fourth Arm that patrolled the nearby area, decided to compromise and leave a token defensive force in the Kivium system. The ULP hoped that given time and space the Kivium Democratic Government would return to the fold.
Determined to gain the AVGSA model Corvette, which they codenamed the Seshat, for their sole use; the MVD decided to liberate Kivium, deploying one of their powerful and little seen Javert class frigates to the area. Simultaneously, the MVD diverted a small number of elements from Forth Arm's Second Heavy Fist to the Civius system, ostensibly to eliminate rouge Crusader elements in the area. They have been told to await the arrival of a command officer.
Locations:
Civius System
It (Antarean Controlled)
Kivium System
(ULP Controlled)
Meurdeverr Ice Cloud
(ULP Controlled) (Sector Area)
Lacroix Border System
(ULP Treadway System) (Cinnabar)
Etienne System
(ULP Controlled)
Force Breakdown
MVD (Player Controlled) Fleet
AISN Fleet
Crusader Fleet
ULP Fleet
Mission Timeline
Note: All instructions are considered from the players initial starting point of view.
Mission 1
Location:
---Civius System
Ships Under Player Control @ Event 0:
---The IAS Vitugo, Javert Class Frigate | HP:1024px
Location of Ships: South Cardinal Point
Ships under Allied Computer Control @ E0:
--- The IAS Northstar, Dawnstar Class Battlecruiser | HP: 1024px
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Location of Ships: North East Corner, Towards Center
Ships under Enemy Computer Control @ E0:
---The Crusader's Strong Harvest, Mjolnir Class Cruiser | HP:1024px
---The Crusader's Wicked Day, Damocles Class Cruiser | HP:1024px
---The Crusader's Ancestral Fealty, Ishtar Class Frigate | HP:1024px
---The Crusader's Sharpened Steel, Ishtar Class Frigate | HP:1024px
NOTE: Crusader Ships have no Fighters.
Location of Ships: Top of North West Corner
Map Setup:
Empty Space. Nebula Background.
Briefing Window #1 [
FACILITATOR SERASIA:
(serious)
Evocator, this is an encoded one-time burst transmission. This message contains your briefing and objectives, so pay attention.
We have deployed you to the Civius System, you will now be told why.
MVD Command has diverted four Imperial Ships from the Fourth Arm, they've been told that it is in order to eliminate the rouge Crusader ships in this sector.
Approach the Naval ships and take command. Eliminate the Crusaders from this system. However, this is only a cover for our real goal.
We have gathered intelligence that suggests there is a resource on Kivia, one with the plans for a highly advanced ship, which we call the Seshat. This ULP contractor is your ultimate objective.
]
Player Objective: Move to take command of Allied Ships.
Allied Computer Objective: Hold, Defend Yourself, Stay on Location
Enemy Computer Objective: Cyclical Patrol from Position - North, to North East, to West. Attack other ships within Patrol route.
1st Instance (Event +1)
1. Possible Trigger: Player Approaches Enemy Forces
>>Enemy Forces Attack, Move to E2
2. Trigger: Player Approaches Allied Forces
>>Allied Forces Come Under Player Control
>>Begin Briefing Window #2
Briefing Window #2 [
CAPTAIN ARMIN BEDERILL:
(guarded)
Hello Vitugo. This is Princiium Armin Bederill, Captain of the Northstar. We were told to expect someone to take command, but I didn't expect the Ministry. Can you transmit your authorization?
MVD SYMBOL: SWORD AND SCALES:
(with transmission clicks, no voice)
Command Code Alpha-Meta-Davis-25-Z
BEDERILL:
(slightly surprised)
Very well, these ships are under your command. I believe there are Crusaders of Ios in the area that require our attention?
]
Player Objective: Engage Enemy Ships.
Allied Computer Objective: N/A
Enemy Computer Objective: Cyclical Patrol from Position - North, to North East, to West. Attack other ships within Patrol route.
2nd Instance (Event +2)
1. Possible Trigger: Player Approaches Allied Forces
>>Return to E1.2
2. Trigger: Player Fleet Approaches Enemy Forces
>>Enemy Forces Attack
Player Objective: Destroy Enemy Ships.
Allied Computer Objective: N/A
Enemy Computer Objective: Destroy Opposing Ships
3rd Instance (Event +3)
2. Trigger: Player destroys Enemy Ships
>>Begin Briefing Window #3
Briefing Window #3 [
SERASIA:
Well done, now that we are sure that they are taking your orders it is time to jump to the Kivium System.
Kivia is one of the planets calling for liberation that our Navy does not have the resources to deal with, we will not be so short-sighted. You and the ships of which you have taken command will jump to that system
You should expect a small League garrison around the planet, but the Hand under your control should be able to defeat them without a problem.
]
4th Instance (Event +4)
Mission Ends: Victory.
>> Progress to Next Mission
Mission 2
Location:
---Kivium System
Ships Under Player Control @ Event 0:
---The IAS Vitugo, Javert Class Frigate | HP:1024px
--- The IAS Northstar, Dawnstar Class Battlecruiser | HP: 1024px
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--->>Subtract any destroyed ships.
Location of Ships: South Cardinal Point
Ships under Allied Computer Control @ E0:
---None
Ships under Enemy Computer Control @ E0:
Group 1:
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Group 2:
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Group 3:
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Location of Ships:
Group 1: Middle band of Map
Group 2: Rear band of Map
Group 3: Far rear of map, initially out of sensor range.
Map Setup:
Planetary system. Sun. Planet Large in north-facing Background, Planet small in south-east-facing Background.
Briefing Window #1 [
STATIC
(undecipherable male voice)
]
Briefing Window #2 [
SERASIA
(calm)
Scouts have reported three separate groups within the garrison between you and Kivia, though you currently may only see two. Engage and eliminate League forces so we can get to the planet.
We've deployed assets to block the ULP's transmission frequencies in the system; with the Javert-class's significant ECM, you should be able to take them by surprise.
]
Player Objective: Engage and Eliminate Enemy Ships
Allied Computer Objective: N/A
Enemy Computer Objective: Cyclical Patrol of horizontal bands. Move to AND Engage Attackers within a moderate range. Reinforce allies under attack within Sensor Range.
Note: The player should be able to move to and destroy each grouping of ships before the next group of ships reach them. Enemy ships should only be able to see just outside of their patrol band, space on map appropriately. Therefore: Group 1 should move to engage shortly after the player moves forward. Group 2 should not begin to move until the player closes to close range with Group 1. Group 3 should not move to engage until the player destroys one of Group 2's ships (or otherwise strays within it's radius).
1st Instance (Event +1)
1. Trigger: Player Engages Enemy Forces. Wave 1.Fighting continues.
>>Begin Briefing Window #3
Briefing Window #3 [
BEDERILL:
(slightly worried)
I'm not sure your authorization stretches to taking us into battle.
SERASIA:
(forced calm)
Princiium, this is Facilitator Serasia. I am the coordinator for this mission. As you know the Evocator has the rank to take command of your ships and any other Imperial vessels in order to accomplish the objectives of the Emperor.
Follow the chain of command.
Follow orders.
]
2nd Instance (Event +2)
1. Trigger: Player Engages Enemy Forces, destroys two ships in Wave 2.Fighting continues.
>> Begin Briefing Window #4
Briefing Window #4 [
STATIC
(flickering to clear)
BURIO QUVANEL
(coming out of static, urgent)
Do you receive me? This is Commodore Burio Quvanel of the AISN on a narrow-beam transmission.
(static)
I've only been able to contact the
(a beat)
Vitugo, do you read? I don't know what is going on, you are far outside your -
(static, then urgent, voice raised over static)
and we cannot afford to provoke the League without reason. What is your purpose? Respond!
(static, a beat, to the side)
Can they hear us? Dammit, keep a lock on the transponder, give me co-ord --
(cut short)
SERASIA
(calm, steely)
Evocator, the Navy need not be apprised of your mission. The Seshat is better off in our hands alone. Maintain radio silence.
]
3rd Instance (Event +3)
1. Trigger: Player Engages Enemy Forces, Wave 3.
>>Warbird jumps in and moves away from the fighting. Then jumps out.
>>Begin Briefing Window #5
Briefing Window #5 [
SERASIA
We've been monitoring your sensors. It appears that the Warbird that just jumped out was registered with Femeus Karber, the creator of the Seshat.
Continue to eliminate League forces, I will contact you when we have extrapolated it's destination.
]
4th Instance (Event +4)
1. Trigger: All Enemy Forces Destroyed.
>>Allied Forces Jump in.
>>Allied Forces come under Player Command.
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>>Begin Briefing Window #6
Briefing Window #6 [
SERASIA
I contacted the Kivium government to welcome them into the Antarean Empire. I then explained to them that we needed reinforcements. They were hesitant but I offered them,
(a beat, then with menace)
Incentives. And pointed out that they surely had ships to spare since they had held back their own forces while we engaged the League.
A portion of the government controlled ships are now under your command. You are now to retrieve Karber. Transmitting jump coordinates.
]
5th Instance (Event +5)
Mission Ends: Victory
>>Progress to next mission.
Mission 3
Location:
---Lacroix Border System
Ships Under Player Control @ Event 0:
---The IAS Vitugo, Javert Class Frigate | HP:1024px
--- The IAS Northstar, Dawnstar Class Battlecruiser | HP: 1024px
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--->>Subtract any destroyed ships.
Location of Ships: South Cardinal Point
Ships under Allied Computer Control @ E0:
---None
Ships under Enemy Computer Control @ E0:
Group 1
---Karimon Outpost, Treadway LightPlat Command Center - "LacLight"
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Group 2
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Location of Ships:
Group 1: Center Rear of map.
Group 2: Center Forward of map.
Map Setup:
Ice cloud. Karimon is placed central in the map, it is circled by units.
Briefing Window #1 [
QUVANEL
(urgent, rising anger)
copy? I said stand down. I don't know what your purpose is but you are out of your jurisdiction. Do you copy? Is the Vitugo even receiving this?
-rget the Ministry's auth --- widen the band, get me the navy ships.
(static)
SERASIA
We believe that Karber is docked in the LightPlat command center in this system. Eliminate League defending ships. Disable the station.
Move quickly, operational security is in danger of being breached.
]
Player Objective: Engage and Eliminate Enemy Ships
Allied Computer Objective: N/A
Enemy Computer Objective: Patrol and protect Karimon Outpost.
1st Instance (Event +1)
1. Trigger: Player Engages with wave 1.
>>Begin Briefing Window #2
Briefing Window #2 [
STATIC
(undecipherable male voice)
]
2nd Instance (Event +2)
1. Trigger: Player Engages Karimon Station and/or Defense force.
>>Begin Briefing Window #3
>>Window sequence continues through attack
Briefing Window #3[
QUVANEL
(quietly angry)
Evocator, I now know you are receiving me. Cease Fire and retreat.
You're interfering with the Navy's plans for this sector and putting the entire Foyeri Defensive Mainline at risk if you provoke a counter attack. I demand you cease operations .
]
Pause
Briefing Window #4[
SERASIA
Push your attack Evocator. We must have Karber.
]
Pause
Briefing Window #5[
QUVANEL
(quietly angry)
It's only a matter of time before we contact the Navy ships you've sized control of, then you'll find yourself facing the League without support.
]
Pause
Briefing Window #6[
SERASIA
(derisive)
The Navy is a collection of fools without the ability to see the bigger picture. The Seshat will be the key to our new fighting force.
With the MVD able to launch it's own operations, we will be able to accomplish the will of the Emperor.
]
3rd Instance (Event +3)
1. Trigger: Player brings Karimon Station to 75% health.
>>Begin Briefing Window #7
2. Trigger: Player disables Karimon Station
>>Warbird undocks from Karimon and jumps out of system.
>>Begin Briefing Window #8
Briefing Window #7[
SERASIA
(sarcastic)
We need Karber alive, try not to destroy the station before we get him.
]
Briefing Window #8[
SERASIA
(aggravated)
Damn it!
That ship shouldn't even be able to jump.
(a beat, breathes, then forced calm)
It doesn’t matter. There is only one place he can go now: Etienne, the closest League system. You'll have to jump again.
We need to make a precise jump, I'm giving you a nav point that will let you jump past further League defenses. Head over there.
Ignore the station, it's no threat and there is no time to deal with it now.
]
4th Instance (Event +4)
1. Trigger: Player Destroys Karimon Station before disabling it.
>>Mission Ends: Failure.
2. Trigger: Player Disables Karimon Station.
>>Return to E3.2
3. Trigger: Player Moves toward NavPoint
>>Begin Briefing Window #9.
Briefing Window #9[
BEDERILL
(worried)
We have explicit orders not to go any farther into League space without authorization.
(angry)
For some reason we can't seem to open a communications channel at all.
SERASIA
(dripping with disdain)
You have new orders Captain, surely you can think for yourself. I'm giving you one chance.
BEDERILL
(with satisfaction)
I follow that chain of command, the one you were just talking about Facilitator. My orders are from higher then you. I'll be returning to station now.
SERASIA
No, you won't.
]
>>AISN ships are disabled.
Briefing Window #10[
SERASIA
The Javert-class has a few particular features that we've chosen not to apprise the navy of.
BEDERILL
You can't leave us in this situation. This is enemy space.
SERASIA
I can't afford you breeching this operation's security. Which is why I will also be disabling your communications…
(a beat)
…now. Evocator, take the Kivium ships and proceed to the NavPoint. I'm dispatching another Javert class to take control of these incompetents.
They won't die, though the Empire would be better off without them, their ships are too valuable.
]
5th Instance (Event +5)
1. Trigger: Player reaches NavPoint
>>Mission Ends: Victory.
Mission 4
Location:
---Etienne
Ships Under Player Control @ Event 0:
---The IAS Vitugo, Javert Class Frigate | HP:1024px
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--->>Subtract any destroyed ships.
Location of Ships: South of Center
Ships under Allied Computer Control @ E0:
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Location of Ships: North of Center
Ships under Enemy Computer Control @ E0:
---The Femeus Karber, Warbird Class Assault Ship | HP: 60%
Location of Ships: Center
Map Setup:
Space, Ice cluster in far background.
>>Player jumps into middle of map. Allied forces launch their fighters and approach.
The Femeus Karber is completely disabled and obviously damaged.
Briefing Window #1 [
FEMEUS KARBER
(complete panic)
Cafis' Credence! I give up! This ship only had two jumps in it. My life support is on the edge of failure.
]
Briefing Window #2 [
QUVANEL
Hello Vitugo. I'm at the lead of a significant collection of armed ships, all with you targeted. I assume you can receive me now.
]
Three Javert-class ships jump into the system.
Briefing Window #3 [
SERASIA
Commodore, you will be talking to me. I am Facilitator Serasia, of the First Order.
QUVANEL
Well, I'm glad someone is responding.
KARBER
(panic)
Hello?! Listen up you dammed Antys, you got me! Get me the hell out of this ship!
QUVANEL
We'll be taking care of that. A.I.S.N.'s own intelligence branch was finally able to figure out what you were after Facilitator.
SERASIA
I think not.
QUVANEL
You think you can stop me? Don't feed me whatever line you used to keep Princiium Bederill with you. The Seshat design belongs with the navy.
SERASIA
(a beat)
The Antarean ships involved today were all under your command. The Ministry won't be taking responsibility. If this mission fails, it'll be your commission.
Then there are the matter of the ships, including one valuable Dawnstar class, which will be taken by League forces.
A compromise: we will give you the Seshat design, but Karber is ours. In return, we'll give you the exact coordinates of where we left your ships, reactivate them, and help you eliminate the League forces.
We'll also take responsibility for the actions here, instead of letting it fall on you.
QUVANEL
(Thinks it over,)
(with caution)
Obviously, unlike you, my people are my priority. If that's what it takes to get them back safely.
SERASIA
Follow the Vitugo, I'll clean up here.
]
>>Mission Ends: Victory.
Mission 5
Location:
---Lacroix Border System
Ships Under Player Control @ Event 0:
---The IAS Vitugo, Javert Class Frigate | HP:1024px
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--->>Subtract any destroyed ships.
Location of Ships: South Cardinal Point
Ships under Allied Computer Control @ E0:
Group 1
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Group 2
---The IAS Northstar, Dawnstar Class Battlecruiser | HP: 1024px
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Ships under Enemy Computer Control @ E0:
Group 1
---Karimon Outpost, Treadway LightPlat Command Center - "LacLight"
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Group 2
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Location of Ships:
Group 1: Center Rear of map.
Group 2: Center Forward of map.
Map Setup:
Ice cloud. Karimon is placed central in the map, it is circled by units.
Player Objective: Destroy the Enemy
Allied Computer Objective: Destroy the Enemy
Enemy Computer Objective: Defend Karimon Station. Engage at Will.
>>Enemy engages immediately on mission start.
1st Instance (Event +1)
1. Trigger: 3 Minutes In
>> Begin Briefing Window #1.
Briefing Window #1 [
QUVANEL
(with battle in the background)
We may be working together now, but next time we meet ---
(static cuts in for a moment)
What? System Failure? What's been hit? Regai--
STATIC
]
>>Quvanel's Dawnstar class ship is destroyed.
Briefing Window #2 [
SERASIA
(satisfied)
Commodore Quvanel appears to have been defeated in battle, victim of a mysterious de-regulation of his ship's power. What a pity that there is one less incompetent to deal with in the Navy.
Clean up here with his forces' help, we'll keep our deal with the navy, it doesn’t matter, Karber himself was always more important.
]
2nd Instance (Event +2)
1. Trigger: Enemy Ships and Station are destroyed.
>>Begin Briefing Window #3.
Briefing Window #3 [
SERASIA
Congratulations Evocator, you've done well today.
]
>>Mission Ends: Victory.
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