Declaration Of War

[Vanquish]

LNS Vangard
Texas System, routine patrol.

The Captain squinted at the greenish blip in the distance, refusing to believe what his scanners were telling him. Surely it couldn't be true. The plucky little Gunboat moved closer to confirm the readings.

Soon it was confirmed. A Rhienland Cruiser, large as life, taking on an automated LN Criuser, within spitting distance of Houston.

Knowing he was outgunned, the Captain opened a channel with a sinking feeling in his stomach, and issued a challenge: Leave or face the consequences.

The vessel, identified as the RNC-Lawbringer, promptly answered with a broadside, taking out the Gunboats shields with one shot. The Gunboat returned fire, while the Captain silently wondered if his will was up to date.

The Rheinland Cruiser backed off, and circled for another pass. As it straightened up for a killing shot, the little Gunboat and the Automated Cruiser simultaneously opened fire with every weapon to hand. With his shileds gone, and his hull buckling, the Captain of the Vanguard new it was hopeless. As every system warning light turned red, a sudden blinding light threw everything into a sudden stillness. The Captain stared out at the floating debris of what had only a short moment before been about to destroy him.

Quietly taking back all the doubts he had had about Automated ships, the Captain noticed a number of lifepods floating in space. pulling them in, he was amazed to find a number of LN colleagues, who wasted no time in explaining they had been captured by the Rhienlanders.

Limping back to Houston for repairs, the Captain began his report to the High Command.

//The above actually did just happen. Report submitted on LN secure message board.

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LNS-Vanguard - Liberty Navy, Liberty Gunboat