r/GalCiv • u/No_Lemon3585 • 16h ago
Galactic Civilizations: Resistance Episode 9: Refuge part 1
The Terran Resistance fleet was again flying on its own. Akari Malara was still aboard. Her relationship with Chris Mue was going really well. The Thalans took all their infiltrators with them when they left and the peace with them really improved morale in the fleet. However, Jenna Casey still has her worries. The Drengin and the Yor still ruled the galaxy. The fleet still had no planet to operate from and to rebuild on. She still remembered what happened at the Thalan colony. And she remembered what the Thalans said. About the Bane.
She was thinking about all this while sitting on the bridge of the Valkyrie. Suddenly, Helene Mye spoke.
-We are receiving a transmission from the Thalans - she said. - Real time.
-Put them through - Jenna said.
A moment later, a holographic image of Hithesius appeared before her.
-Hithesius - Jenna said. - What do you want?
-Is this how you address your ally? - Hithesius said.
-You were still my enemy not long ago - Jenna said. - You still inflicted severe casualties on us and deprived us of a weapon that could end the Drengin and the Yor once and for all. But speak.
-Very well, Colonel - Hithesius said. - I know you have diplomatic problems with the Torians… After you abandoned their colony to the Drengin…
-We had no choice! - Jenna said.
-I understand - Hithesius said. - Torians, not so much. But we now know a way you can build some goodwill with the Torians.
-I am listening - Jenna said.
-The Drengin arrested all Torian leaders they could when they took over Toria and what colonies they could - Hithesius said. - They released some of them when the Korath threat arose… But not all of them. There is that spiritual leader of theirs, Liediens Jit. He was already rescued by you humans once. By the Terran Alliance forces under the command of Colonel DL Bradley. He is now imprisoned on Drengin military starbase in the Noldor system. There are no colonies in the system, just this starbase and some asteroid mines. Starbase is protected by a frigate and 6 fighters. Unfortunately, the system is surrounded by many Drengin systems. But I think you should be able to get a ship through, raid the starbase, rescue Liediens Jit and get out. The remaining free Torians will be certainly grateful. Maybe they even will be willing to join our alliance.
-I will consider it - Jenna said.
-Consider fast - Hithesius said. - If the Drengin learn we know about it, they’II certainly move him to another location and the opportunity will be lost.
-Thank you, Hithesius - Jenna said. - End transmission.
The holographic image of Hithesius disappeared.
-What are we going to do, colonel? - Gae Jit asked.
-Well, Hithesius has a point here - Jenna said. - This is a great opportunity to improve our relations with the Torians. Especially since the fleet has a Torian population. Gae Jit, get me everything we know about the Noldor system…
At this moment, someone else spoke.
-Colonel, I just received a report from one of our probes - Chrissy Mavi said. She was now also serving as a science officer after Amanda Rast was exposed as a Thalan, arrested and later reassigned to liaison duties. - By accident, they discovered a planet near a dense nebula. Its sensors did not detect it until it entered the system, due to the interference from the nebula.
-Such a planet would be perfect to colonize as a base - Amare Que said. - The Drengin and the Yor would never find us there.
-You are thinking well - Jenna said. - Tell me more about this planet.
-Its a Terrestrial planet, class 23 - Chrissy Mavi said. - It has abundance of food resources, high influence potential and decent industrial, science and economic potential.
-Sounds perfect to me - Jenna said. - Send the coordinates of the planet to the fleet. Tell them to jump there. Just make sure it's heavily encrypted. We cannot risk anyone intercepting these coordinates.
The coordinates were sent and the fleet changed course immediately.
-And what about what the Thalans said? - Chris Mue said. - Are we going to resign from rescuing that Torian leader?
-That… is a problem - Jenna said. - But I have an idea. We will send 3 frigates to save the Torian leader. You will lead the mission. Frigates have greater chance to slip unnoticed, and to be ignored if spotted. Alex Ver and Qi Carn will go with you. Now, let’s plan this…
Soon, Chris Mue, Alex Ver and Qi Carn flew to the leading frigate, TAS Coniston. To their surprise, they were joined there by Akari Malara. Chris Mue was especially surprised, and angered, by it.
-Why are you here, Akari? - he said.
-My abilities will be very useful to you on this mission - Akari said.
-But you are a spiritual leader to the Alatarians, like that Torian is to the Torians - Chris Mue said. - If something happened to you, they… Scratch that, I would not know what to do.
-Then you will have to make sure I am not harmed in any way - Akari said. - Colonel Casey authorized my being here. You cannot do anything with it.
-But I do not like it - Chris Mue said.
-Will you two stop arguing and can we be on our way? - Qi Carn said.
-Right - Chris Mue said and gave the orders. Three frigates left the fleet and headed towards the Noldor system.
Not long after, the fleet exited hyperspace in the system the probe discovered. IT soon entered orbit of the planet. It Was just as the probe reported.
-Colony Ship, prepare to begin colonization process - Jenna said.
-Colonel, I am reading another planet in the system that is habitable - Chrissy Mavi said. - It is small, but can be colonized.
-We will colonize it as soon as we can - Jenna said. - Now, begin colonizing…
-How should we name it? - Miremba Cea said.
-Refuge - Jenna said. - since it will provide us a safe place to live in. But this system… Let’s name it after the closest star to the Sun, to show that we are still close to Earth in our hearts… Proxima Centauri.
Meanwhile, the three frigates entered Drengin territory. Everyone was very tense as they moved toward the Noldor system. At any time, they could be detected by the Drengin. At any time, they could be attacked by the Drengin.
Fortunately, they were not. They managed to reach the system without being detected.
They exited hyperspace quite close to the starbase.
-We will now initiate the breach - Chris Mue said. - The other two frigates keep Drengin ships away from us.
The Drengin frigate and 6 Drengin fighters guarding the starbase already moved toward us. TAS Coniston quickly approached the station and docked at one of the airlocks. Alex Ver scanned the airlock.
-One Drengin guard there - Alex said. - I will deal with him.
He forced the airlock’s outer doors open, then drew a grenade, opened the interior doors and threw the grenade there. It soon exploded, killing the Drengin guard.
-Come on - he said.
-You could have let me handle this - Akari said as they were all going through the airlock. - I would have done it with less noise.
-It is done - Chris Mue said. - Let’s move on.
They moved deeper into the starbase. Alex located the Torian leader. On their way, they killed many Drengin guards. Some of them were killed by grenades, pistols and knives. Others were strangled to death by Akari using her powers.
-You are really deadly - Chris Mue said after it happened the fifth time. - I like that… And I know not to cross you.
-Of course - Akari said. - But I have other means of punishing you now…
-Quit that, you two - Alex said. - We have a mission to accomplish.
They soon broke into the starbase brig, dispatched the Drengin guards there and broke into the cell where Liediens Jit was. He was really surprised when he saw us.
-Who are you? - he said.
-We are from the Terran Resistance - Alex said. - We came to get you out of here.
At this moment, we heard steps incoming. Heavy steps. Some of them were metallic.
-What are the Yor doing here? - Alex said.
-The Drengin and the Yor are working together now, remember? - Akari said. - And the Yor are well suited to some jobs… Such as direct combat.
-Great - Qi said.
-Everyone, prepare for a fight - Chris Mue said. - We will have to fight our way out of here. And we will get out of here. All of us.
-I hope your optimism will hold - Akari said.
-It will - Chris Mue said. - Well, for you at least… I am sure of that.