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==Antecedence==
 
 
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==Antecedences==
 
 
:''Main article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]
 
:''Main article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]
  
 
==The incident of the GTSC Plato==
 
==The incident of the GTSC Plato==
  
The ''Avenger'' Prototype was being transferred to the [[Ribos]] system by the ''GTSC Plato'', a Faustus-class science vessel. The jump node was barely defended by Vasudans, only a number of fighters and the PVC Taurus holding it down. A squadron of [[PVF Anubis]] fighters were ordered to attack the ''Plato'', but the captain of the ''Taurus'' underestimated the escort of the ''Plato''. The ''PVC Taurus'' jumped in with her fighter escort to block the way of the ''Plato'', which was moving towards the jump node. Before the sides could engage each other in combat, unknown aliens appeared and attacked both sides. The Vasudan fighters quickly fell and the ''Taurus'' was destroyed. [[Alpha 1]] was ordered to approach the Vasudan forces and get visual data. While doing so, the aliens attacked the ''Plato'' with bombers and fighters. The crew of the ''Plato'' managed to elude destruction; they used a [[GTEP Hermes]] escape pod to take both themselves and the prototype to safety. The ''Plato'' was destroyed by the unknown aliens, but the escape pod made the jump. The fighter pilots were shocked to realize that their [[ML-16]] weapons were completely ineffective at penetrating the [[Shields|Shielding systems]] of the aliens. They managed to destroy a single attacking fighter by focusing their fire on it; the combined power was enough to penetrate the shield and get to the fighter inside, which had a weak hull and was soon blasted to pieces.
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The ''Avenger'' Prototype was being transferred to the [[Ribos]] system by the ''GTSC Plato'', a Faustus-class science vessel. The jump node was barely defended by Vasudans, only a number of fighters and the PVC Taurus holding it down. A squadron of [[PVF Anubis]] fighters was ordered to attack the ''Plato'', but the captain of the ''Taurus'' underestimated the escort of the ''Plato''. The ''PVC Taurus'' jumped in with her fighter escort to block the way of the ''Plato'', which was moving towards the jump node. Before the sides could engage each other in combat, unknown aliens appeared and attacked both sides. The Vasudan fighters quickly fell and the ''Taurus'' was destroyed. [[Alpha 1]] was ordered to approach the Vasudan forces and get visual data. While doing so, the aliens attacked the ''Plato'' with bombers and fighters. The crew of the ''Plato'' managed to elude death by using a [[GTEP Hermes]] escape pod and took the prototype to safety. The pilots were shocked to realize that their [[ML-16]] weapons were ineffective at penetrating the [[Shields|Shielding systems]] of the aliens. They managed to destroy a single attacking fighter by focusing their fire on it.
  
Other encounters with the unknown aliens, soon designated the [[Shivans]], occured all across the system. The Shivans destroyed GTA forces in the system and inflicted heavy damage on  [[Vasudan]] forces as well. The two former enemies agreed to a cease-fire and non-aggression pact. Following a diplomatic agreement, the [[14-Year War]] between the Galactic Terran Alliance and Parliamentary Vasudan Empire officially ended, and the [[Great War]] began. Shivan attacks destroyed a large number of capital ships, almost including the [[GTD Galatea]], which was succesfully escorted by GTA fighters through an asteroid field, including [[Alpha 1]], and managed to jump out. Many other vessels weren't as lucky, falling victim to the new enemy and getting blasted to smithereens, their crews dying very unpleasant deaths.
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Other encounters with the unknown aliens, soon designated the [[Shivans]], occurred throughout the systems. The Shivans destroyed both the GTA and PVN forces. The two former enemies then agreed to a cease-fire and non-aggression pact. Following a diplomatic agreement, the [[14-Year War]] between the Galactic Terran Alliance and Parliamentary Vasudan Empire officially ended, and the [[Great War]] began.
 
   
 
   
 
==Acquisition of shielding technology==
 
==Acquisition of shielding technology==
  
Terran Command was forced to launch reconnaissance missions to acquire Shivan shields without weaponry on the fighters which could penetrate Shivan shielding systems. Scorpion fighters ambushed the Terran fighters, who, unable to defend themselves, had to quickly scan the containers and then jump out. Only one fighter managed to return to the [[GTD Bastion]]. Using the scan data acquired, the [[GTA]] acquired shielding technology for the first time in the history of human space travel.
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Terran Command was forced to launch reconnaissance missions to acquire Shivan shields without weaponry on the fighters which could penetrate Shivan shielding systems. Scorpion fighters ambushed the Terran fighters. The fighters had to quickly scan the remaining containers. Using the scan data acquired, the [[GTA]] acquired sensor data for targeting the Shivans and their shielding technology.
  
 
By the time the [[Shields]] were ready to use, the Avenger cannon had been optimized for use against shields. The first notable victory for the Alliance came while transferring the Shield prototypes to Beta Cygni. Using the Avenger cannon, the attacking [[Shivans]], no longer invincible, were destroyed and the cargo was successfully delivered.
 
By the time the [[Shields]] were ready to use, the Avenger cannon had been optimized for use against shields. The first notable victory for the Alliance came while transferring the Shield prototypes to Beta Cygni. Using the Avenger cannon, the attacking [[Shivans]], no longer invincible, were destroyed and the cargo was successfully delivered.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 20:01, 18 December 2009

Antecedence

Main article: Heist of the Avenger Prototype

The incident of the GTSC Plato

The Avenger Prototype was being transferred to the Ribos system by the GTSC Plato, a Faustus-class science vessel. The jump node was barely defended by Vasudans, only a number of fighters and the PVC Taurus holding it down. A squadron of PVF Anubis fighters was ordered to attack the Plato, but the captain of the Taurus underestimated the escort of the Plato. The PVC Taurus jumped in with her fighter escort to block the way of the Plato, which was moving towards the jump node. Before the sides could engage each other in combat, unknown aliens appeared and attacked both sides. The Vasudan fighters quickly fell and the Taurus was destroyed. Alpha 1 was ordered to approach the Vasudan forces and get visual data. While doing so, the aliens attacked the Plato with bombers and fighters. The crew of the Plato managed to elude death by using a GTEP Hermes escape pod and took the prototype to safety. The pilots were shocked to realize that their ML-16 weapons were ineffective at penetrating the Shielding systems of the aliens. They managed to destroy a single attacking fighter by focusing their fire on it.

Other encounters with the unknown aliens, soon designated the Shivans, occurred throughout the systems. The Shivans destroyed both the GTA and PVN forces. The two former enemies then agreed to a cease-fire and non-aggression pact. Following a diplomatic agreement, the 14-Year War between the Galactic Terran Alliance and Parliamentary Vasudan Empire officially ended, and the Great War began.

Acquisition of shielding technology

Terran Command was forced to launch reconnaissance missions to acquire Shivan shields without weaponry on the fighters which could penetrate Shivan shielding systems. Scorpion fighters ambushed the Terran fighters. The fighters had to quickly scan the remaining containers. Using the scan data acquired, the GTA acquired sensor data for targeting the Shivans and their shielding technology.

By the time the Shields were ready to use, the Avenger cannon had been optimized for use against shields. The first notable victory for the Alliance came while transferring the Shield prototypes to Beta Cygni. Using the Avenger cannon, the attacking Shivans, no longer invincible, were destroyed and the cargo was successfully delivered.