Fiction:Ranbing Dispute

Overview
The Ranbing system is a highly valuable system to say the least. The planets in it where rich with ores and other useful materials as well as being able to support life. But more important than the systems economic value is its strategic one. Ranbing is located in an area that borders the Traish and Denhser sector making it a perfect place to set up a monitoring base to help keep watch of both sectors. On top of that Ranbing is close to a wormhole leading to the Cyrannus galaxy and whoever controlled the system would have control and easy access to the wormhole. Yes, the Ranbing system is very valuable. Perhaps valuable enough to go to war over...

Prologue
The United Lanat Empire had long believed that they had rights to the Ranbing system but never took the time to colonize it properly. But after signs of several United Mirus Council patrols in the system the ULE decided it would be best to colonize it proper. ULE high command sent newly appointed Admiral Reli'Omr to scout out the system several days before the colonization process took place.

The Admiral and his ship, the Evening Star, had been in the system for two days scanning the area. Nothing out of the ordinary of exciting had happened and Reli'Omr was about to give his final report to high command before his ship picked up several signals entering the system.

Tralor Crewmember - "Sir, we are picking up some signals. They seem to be ships." Reli'Omr - "Really? Whose ships?" Tralor Crewmember - "Not sure but I believe they might belong to the United Mirus Council. They have been- wait they are sending us a hail." Reli'Omr - "Pull it up. Lets see they have to say for themselves."

Reli'Omr sat back in his chair as an image of a Plaidonir came up on screen.

Admiral Essina - "Hello, this is Admiral Essina of the United Mirus Council. May I ask who I am speaking to and why a United Lanat vessel is patrolling our system?" Reli'Omr - "I am Admiral Reli'Omr and may I ask what you mean by your system? The Ranbing system lawfully belongs to the United Lanat Empire!" Essina - "Is that so? Well, our territory marker said this planet was neutral and thus free for the taking. So, in that case might I suggest that you go on and leave?" Reli'Omr - "No, we will do nothing of it! I've been stationed here for several days preparing the area for colonization. By order of the United Lanat Empire I command you to leave!"

A frown grew on Essina's face.

Essina - "Oh...I see. I should of suspected that of a Tralor. So...aggressive. No matter. We suspected this so we decided to bring along some motivation."

Essina cut the message. Reli'Omr didn't know what Essina met by 'motivation' but he had an idea. Then, after several minutes Reli'Omr's radar started picking up more signals.

Tralor Crewmember - "Sir...more ships are incoming..." Reli'Omr - "How many more?" Tralor Crewmember - "Quite a bit more, sir."

Just then fifty UMC warships formed up by Essina's ship and started to target their weapon systems at the Evening Star.

Reli'Omr - "Dammit! Get me Essina back on screen! I will not stand for this treat!"

The crewmember simply nodded and send a hail to Essina's ship.

Essina - "Admiral." Reli'Omr - "What do you think you're doing? Trying to start a war? Order your ships to power down their weapons and leave ULE space!" Essina - "Ahahaha. you humor me Admiral but no. The UMC is now in control of this system and it is you who must leave. Also, I don't think you are in much of a position to make demands, Admiral."

Admiral Reli'Omr growled and shut off communications with Essina.

Reli'Omr - "Damned fools. Alright, pull back the ship and contact high command. Tell them that the United Mirus Council are claiming this system and are threatening us. We cannot allow this system to fall into the hands of an empire that has shown itself to be anti-Lanat. This system is far too valuable for them to have control of." Tralor crewmember - "Yes sir."

Reli'Omr sat down in his command chair and looked on at the UMC ships before him. He knew that this whole dispute had the chance to spiral into a nasty war.