"I think you have all noticed the activity at station Avalon and ofcourse aboard this ship. And you might have heared rumours or even parts of true information which would explain these activities.
Wat I am now going to tell you is the briefing I have just had and which will take away all doubt in this matter."
*Rasmain stept aside towards the wall and touched a panel. It lightened up and a star chart was to be seen which had several blinking dots.*
"Gentlemen, we are currently at these coordinates. *Rasmain touched the screen* And these vessels are coming our way. These vessels are not coming our way with the intention of exploration. They are on their way to terminate our presence in this part of space."
""They" are called, "Loxians" and there is no doubt in my mind that you have not heared that word before. Their fleet is immense but they don't know about our advantage. We know that they are coming and we are prepared! "
*Rasmain takes a seat again and turns to his staff*
"Mr Black, Nofftz, Balkazar and Doctor, please give me a status report on your department. Are their any critical issues that need to be taken care of?"
Sir whats the problem ?.......
ON**.......Security and tactical is ready to go.......For anything........Do we know of any weaknesses in the Loxian fleets shields ? and what type of weapons they use ?
*Rasmain then turned to Balkazar and the Doctor*
"And what is the status of Security and Sickbay?"
*At that moment an urgent message from Station Avalon was rerouted to the Conference room*
=^= Avalon Station to battle fleet =^=
This is flag admiral Vorak speaking. The Loxian fleet is now only 12 minutes away from the station. Their fleet consists 200 ships, of which some are as large or even larger then our own starships. Their strength is more then anticipated, so we will have to use strategy to win this battle. Avalon Station has raised its shields, and no beaming in or out can take place as of this moment. U.S.S. Skytoucher, I am aware that captain Skon is still on board the station, but there is no time now. Commander Rasmain will temporarily assume command of the ship. The Skytoucher will, together with the U.S.S. Rivendell, withdraw into the Expansion Nebula as discussed at the briefing. You will form the element of surprise. The U.S.S. Venture will stand ready at the frontline before the station. When the Tiberon arrives, it can take the rear of the Loxian fleet. When the Skytoucher and Rivendell appear out of the nebula, they can take either side of the Loxian fleet, at which point we will have surrounded them. Proceed to your positions, and... good luck.
=^= Vorak out =^=
"All right gentlemen, it seems that our mission awaits us. Inform your staff and prepare your departments for battle. Dismissed!"
*Rasmain stands up and heads for the bridge*
"Chief Engineer here"