Battle of 'Soluoka'
The 'Soluoka' system stands on the outskirts of the 'Mior' territory, a backwater by most standards but still fiercely protected under Mior's aegis. To the east, the jealous 'Novian' colonies stare back from across the border and to the west, the 'Daike' system. Ever curious of Mior's technology, Novian spy's have been sent to Daike to recover communication tech in hope of backward engineering it for their own ends. But they stumbled upon something important, blueprints for the coveted 'particle cannon' were said to be arriving at a factory complex in the Daike system within the next stellar week. It was an opportunity that the Novians couldn't afford to miss and put an invasion plan in motion. But the Mior were no fools, such an attempt was to be expected and had increased patrols in the Solouka system; putting themselves between the Novians and their prize. Nove managed to draft in some 'SAR' support for the task-force, promising riches in return and Mior called for 'Ratai' aid. The stage was set for 'The battle of Solouka'.
Fleet compositions
Notice: -Ship deployers are disabled for the battle because of lag problems-
Novian-SAR Taskforce
2x BB01 Malestrom Battleship
2x TD12 Atheist Battle-carrier
3x BC02 Monsoon command ship
2x TD11 Redemptor Battleship
Mior-Ratai Defencive cordon
2x MC Gargoyle class
2x White star Battle-carrier
3x MC Minaret class
2x Stormbringer Missile cruiser
Unto battle!
The Taskforce Enters the 'Solouka' system and is immediately issued warnings to return to the border. The ships ignore the hails and prime their weapons in expectation of battle.
A defensive cordon responds to the threat by assuming a defense formation. Its a waiting game as the fleets wait for the first move.
An eager 'Redemptor' breaks ranks with the taskforce and the stalemate shatters. Mior 'Minarets' race ahead to engage the 'Redemptors' and the battle begins in a rapture of missiles and particle blasts!
The ships separate, each of them fighting their own private battle. It's hard to determine who has the upper hand.
A 'Gargoyle' is caught up between a 'monsoon' and an 'Atheist'.
Another 'Monsoon' is surrounded and destroyed by the Ratai.
A 'Minaret' falls prey to the Novians.
Supporting Ratai attempt to chase out the remaining attackers....
But underestimate their superior firepower.
The Novians and SAR are victorious! But at a price, the majority of the task-force is destroyed and only two severely damaged ships survive. Backup will be needed to assault again.
Conclusion
The Novians have knocked down a wall to their goal but have bloodied their fists against it. Another invasion fleet will have to be assembled if they are to reach 'Daike'. Compensation has been paid for the loss of SAR ships to keep the alliance strong, as their help will be needed again. As for the Mior, a high alert signal has been sent across the sector and reinforcements arrive at Daike. It will be a while before the 'Solouka' system fully recovers.
