L.N.S. Vermont's History

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Naval Dreadnought Vermont and The Scouring of Bering

Red flashing lights fill the decks of the Vermont. A familiar sight to those who have served on this warship during the Gallic War. Fresh recruits seemingly paused in their tracks as their training is fresh in their minds and just kicking in. You can hear the Veteran crew members yelling Battle Stations! Move! Move! Move! Recruits snapped out of their trance and rushed to their assigned posts. Meanwhile on the bridge a different type of energy is present. Patience and strategy can be heard as Captain Shepard goes over the battle plan with the Concord's Admiral.

It was at this moment Captain Shepard realized the exercise that was supposed to be routine in Texas was anything but. An information blackout was present and it was just lifted. Their real focus was to invade bering and take out Battle group Harmony and their Legion allies.its unfortunate we were left in the dark Shepard mumbled to herself as she began to inform the bridge of the real mission at hand.Listen up folks, this is not a routine training mission. We are heading straight into bering and going to take out Marshall Station, home of Battle group Harmony. A slight moment of silence was present in the air. The Bridge was surprised yet calm, Focused yet patient. When are we going to give em hell Cap? one of the crew members said aloud. Easy now boys, we go when Fleet Admiral Cleveland gives the word, but we are to accompany the Concord and give her all the support we can clear? She said confidently Aye Aye Ma'am! The Bridge sounded off in unison and clarity.

Admiralty finally gave the word to make the charge into Bering and the Vermont was tasked with sticking to the Concord like hot glue. All Decks this is the Captain speaking, Our focus is to support the Concord in anyway possible. We cover her ass and she will cover ours. General Quarters mode is now active get to your stations we are moving out! she said confidently. Men and women across the Vermont can be seen sprinting across various locations across the ship. Moving crucial items, manning the turrets, some getting into their snub crafts awaiting the word when its time to engage the sleeping monster that awaits in Bering.


As elements of the Concord Fleet enters Bering the Vermont's Bridge radio comms pick up the radio traffic of the friendly forces in Bering. Direct conflict was immediate as Naval forces flooded Bering. The Vermont was the first Overlord to jump into Bering and Intense fighting ensued. Full Power to shields! Shepard said aloud as the Vermont's Projectile warning system (PWS) picked up a squadron of bomber wings letting loose their salvos of Novas directly at the Vermont! Flak those Novas, Fighter Squadron Echo engage those Bombers and get them off our ass Now! She said quickly. This is Echo Squadron Leader we read you Cap, laying down the hate. Nova Torpedoes slapped the shields of the Vermont and Echo Squadron was able to intercept the remaining Nova torpedoes and detonate them before impact. Echo Squadron was fully engaged. Soon after Archer's were seen forming up with the Vermont as they cleared a path for the Concord. Task Force Alpha, take your Archers and flank far left, Delta, Your archers flank far right. Bravo Your Battlecruiser stick near the Concord! We push as a unit! Captain Shepard was occupied on multiple fronts as Legion, Harmony and Xeno Bomber Wings began to increase in numbers as they slowly approached Marshall Station.

Hard pressed to find a solution to the growing bomber problem Naval Admiralty deemed it neccassary to take out the Freeport as it was to much of a risk to allow a surprise attack from our rear flank. The Freeport was left in ruin and the crew of the Vermont watched in awe and horror as the Concord showed no mercy and as the smoke settled the area was still and silent.

The final push towards Marshall Station proved to be interesting as Harmony, and Legion Capital Ships came on scanners. Alpha Squadron start bombing runs on that Legion Osiris identified as Incursus! she said quickly as Shepard knew this fight was going to get rough. The Vermont continued its push to Marshall station with the Concord not far behind and as things started to go well for the Vermont an unexpeted turn of events forces the Vermont to change tactics. An Unknown Energy Signature began to sound! We have a cloaked vessel near our AO! Task Force Bravo Protect the Concord! As the Concord moved closer it began to fire on the Incursus not knowing of the unknown energy signature that was present near the Vermont. As a fire from the Concord was barreling down at the Incrusus The Osiris Amenhotep came out of cloak and took the full force of the blast! Effectivly shielding the Incursus who was already dealing with other hostile forces on the battlefield. its that damn Ex-Commodore Kalh! All Hands FIRE! The Vermont spooled up its primaries and engaged the Amenhotep with all its might. However The Vermont was forced to return to the Concord as it had over extended and was out of range of support from the Concord's Fleet! Pull Back Lieutenant! We cant let them bait us away from Marshall, we have a job to do! She said disappointingly.

The Concord finally made it to Marshall Station and the Concord's Admiral gave the order to start its attack on Marshall Station. Surprisingly tough to take down Marshall was heavily fortified and it was going to take some time as the attack went on. It was this time that Harmony and Legion forces made their escape to the California System and attacked Willard Station in an attempt to throw the Liberty Navy off their game. In the end, Marshall was destroyed and the Vermont lived to see another day.