Fiction:Dark Times/Yudumarth Campaign

The Yudumarth campaign is a direct result of the Great Cyrannus War and dissolation of the Confederacy by the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus.

The people of Yudumarth disliked Rambo Nation from the very beginning, as they wanted Yudumarth to become a protectrate of their nation due to her close proximity of the Q-82-Cyrannus wormhole. The Nation's efforts backfired when the Yudimaran people decided to join the Confederacy and resulted in various intense battles over Yudumarth during the Great Cyrannus War.

Sadly, during the war their leader Geldrim died by an assination, resulting in a civil war and an economic depression. One of Geldrim's heir plotted her revenge against Rambo Nation, who she sees as responsible for the current state of Yudumarth, not knowing that her actions could result in serious consequences for the entire Cyrannia Cluster.

Backstory
The story features and centres around certain characters from within the Cyrannia Cluster and perhaps from beyond and will all find themselves at Yudumarth, a planet wich dislikes both the Nation and the Empire. Main characters= The main characters are the lead Rambo Nation officers and the one responsible for the bombing at Tirirthsilliana and the attack at Rambo Command.

Prologue
Rambo Nation her capital city, the city of the Monarchy is known as Tirithsilliana. This ancient and massive city is the capital of the Nation and many species within Rambo Nation call it her home or either visit it.

The city features massive statues, the western docks and ofcourse the Royal Palace. Somewhere within the second week of the fourth month of 03 NE/06 AQF, it was a normal days as always, people entering the western docks to either enter or exit the various passenger liners. At one of the docks, various citizens awaited the approaching passenger liner who was ready to land into the water. The citizens were overjoyed, as the passenger liner was on time and was on route to somewhere else within the Nation. Shortly before hitting the water an explosion was seen and the passenger liner suddenly gave fire and chrashed into the water. The resulting small tidal wave washed away all the citizens that were waiting, upleveling docked boats and killing most of the citizens and dock workers present.

As the passenger liner lay have under water, the lower decks were floading with sea water, drowning those passengers who were unable to escape or weren't yet killed by the explosion.

Within minutes the emergency services were present, taking care of the wounded or taking care of the fire. While Rambo Command was investigating the matter of how a part of the ship could suddenly explode they came to a surprising conclusion wich was to be revealed later on the holonet. The cause of the explosion was something Rambo Nation never experienced before. That evening, the news reader started the eight o'clock news with the following news:

"Disaster at Tirithsilliana, passenger liner hit by terrorist attack! Killing over 250 innocent citizens!"

Yudumarth Campaign
The Yudumarth Campaign is a new and bloody conflict, in wich Rambo Nation her morals will be tested and perhaps by some officers or individuals even crossed. While both Rambo Command and various individuals have interesst in the campaign, it might set events into motions wich could not be predicted upon the start of the campaign.

Prelude to occupation
Rambo Command Emergency Session= Following the terrorist attack Tirithsilliana, the capital city of Rambo Nation- Rambo Command followed protocol and held the same evening an emergency session at their high command building within Rambo City.

Within the Admiral's meeting room, those present were the highest ranking officers of Rambo Nation, including Ramaxar, Ramcard, Ramtainus and ofcourse the highest militairy officer, Marscalcus Kya.

Kya and Ramcard looked surprised at Ramaxar, who sat on the other side of the table. Ramcard rose and walked around the chamber, he noticed that Kya was a bit nervous; while Ramtainus was confused someone dared to attack the Rambo Capital- with their main target civilians.
 * Kya: "Good evening officers. You have been summoned in response due to the threat of a terrorist attack at a passenger liner at Tirithsilliana, our capital and the seat of our Monarchy. Now we must conduct our research, evaluate what happened and who is responsible for the death of 250 innocent civilian and a lot of material damage."
 * Ramaxar: "Hmpf, those terrorist will pay. I bet the Empire is behind this all!"


 * Ramtainus: "According to our earliest analyses, a bomb was planted at the passenger liner, disabling her engines. With as result a chrash at a dock, with the following mini tidal wave killing most of the dock workers and waiting citizens. As well as the cause of the material damage to the western docks".

Kya nodded, overlooking the analyses again she didn't recognise the bomb patterns- neither did anyone of the other officers. When she asked if anyone had an idea who was behind it, all shrugged their shoulders. As the Rambo didn't recieve any threats- the motive for such an attack was a complete mystery as well. Meanwhile a Rambo trooper gave the high ranking Rambo officials more data pads, with the exact amount of material damage, the costs to repair it and the names of those who died- or at least of those they found and could be identified.

Suddenly a Vahkliae Freighter appeared before the window.


 * Kya: ''"W-what is the meaning this?"'
 * Ramcard: "Alert security, we have an unauthorised civilian freighter at the command t....."

The next thing the officers knew was that the window shattered and that the freighter (who normally didn't suppose to have any weapons) opened fire at the chamber. Kya, sitting at the head of the table took cover as bullets impacted at her chair. Ramcard, who wasn't in his seat duck behind a chair and began crawling to the Marscalcus, though his wing was penetrated by a bullet. Ramtainus, taken by shock took cover underneath the table, placing his hands above his head he muttered that disaster was upon them.

The only one not able to take cover was Ramaxar, as the freighter opened fire he was the first to be hit, as over 125 bullets hit him in the chest, he didn't even had time to take cover or to scream in pain. The trooper who gave the datapads also died due to the bullets and even was set a flame, burning to death.

As the red alert rang, the freighter suddenly dissapeared as troopers entered the admiral's chamber and began firing upon the freighter, forcing it to withdraw as even fighters were approaching the Rambo Command HQ.

Within a few minutes, Rambo Nation lost her most senior navy officer due to another terrorist attack within twenty-four hours. Kya rose from behind her desk, smelling the burned flesh of the dead clone trooper, and with blood of Ramaxar on her face she stood in shock. Ramcard approached Ramaxar's dead body, with tears in his eyes he closed Ramaxar's eyes.


 * Ramcard: "May you find peace among the Atlantica in the heavens, my old friend."

Ramtainus also crawled from underneath the table, patching his shoulder blood dripped form his arm. Ramtainus looked angry at Kya, who in turn simply looked to her feet. Then she rose her head again, her face grim and with watery eyes she said:


 * Kya: "My fellow officers, I fear the Nation is under attack!"

Intimate moments= While Rambo Command was busy finding out who or what was behind the bombing of a passenger liner at the Rambo Capital- many Rambo citizens lived their daily lives. Many citizens were shocked by the event, but still felt secure within Rambo Nation though some people grew concerend when Rambo Command HQ was attacked. During the attack an admiral was killed, and Rambo Command was always seen as a beacon that always fought and Command was never attacked before so directly.

Elsewhere, two Rambo captains enjoyed a short shore leave. At Rambo Prime, James Rambo and Aponoida walked the shores of Rambo Prime. Somehow both captains arrived at Rambo Prime at the same time and took their shore leave at the Rambo planet. While Apanoida and James felt attracted to eachother they went to diner together and had a romantic evening. To James surprise, Apanoida invited James for a tour at the USS Excelsior. After the tour James and Apanoida drank some Serindia Wine and soon they became cosy. During their talks they talked about their personal lives, interessts and adventures as space captains. James himself also told he was proud of his daughter Claire- much to the delight of Apanoida.


 * James: "My my, captain Apanoida I have the feeling you are seducing me?"
 * Apanoida: "W-what? How DARE you to say that? I invite you to my ship, give you wine and this is how you thank me? By claiming I am seducing you?"

James looked surprised, he tried to apoligize to Apanoida but she slapped him in the face. James looked annoyed, but to his surprise Apanoida grabbed his head with her hands and kissed him at his mouth.


 * Apanoida: "But you are right!"

Before James knew it, Apanoida sat atop James and the two got close. They undressed eachother and they went to bed together, where they courted. The next morning James awoke with a satisfying feeling, with Apanoida in his arm he smiled. It was a long time ago when he met someone who he really liked.

Suddenly the room's intercom signaled:


 * Intercom: Captain Apanoida and Rambo, eh, I have a quesion. Your crew wants to know if you have conducted your business with eachother as you have been summoned to report to Rambo Command and travel to Space Dock at the Rambo Capital."

Both Apanoida and James looked surprised and annoyed and dressed themselves again. Giving eachother another swift kiss they transported back to their ships and headed back to the Rambo Capital. Both captains wondered for what reasons, it was not often that captains get called back to the Capital. Perhaps it had something to do with the bombing?

Calling upon Captains= Onboard the briefing room of the Constitution-class (Refit); USS Apocalyptor- fleet captain Trabl looked annoyed at the two female humanoids. As a Tralor- he was quick to anger and to be annoyed. But as a Rambo captain, he managed to control his emotions better then before. Yet Apanoida and Lothíriel Avery, two Rambo captains didn't say a word upon their entering the briefing room.


 * Trabl: "Sight, listen you two girls. To occupy Yudumarth we need to work together, no matter what your differances are!"
 * Lothíriel: "It is not my fault, I am willing to cooperate but her aggressive ways endager my crew, as well as yours fleet captain!"
 * Apanoida: "With all due respect fleet captain, Lothíriel is talking nonsense. I am well aware of the fire-power of the Excelsior-class and my ship can protect all!"

Trabl raised his hand, ordering the two female captains to stop arguing.


 * Trabl: "It does not matter what you two want. I am the one to be in command to occupy Yudumart with all means at my disposal. Already I send Ramburgo and his dreadnought to wait at Javan to rendevouz with our ships"
 * Apanoida: "S-sir? A dreadnought? Are you planning on destroying their fleet? Such a ship holds a lot of fire-power and is rather slow compared to the Apocalyptor or the Excelsior".
 * Trabl: "I am well aware of that captain! The plan is simple, the Excelsior and the Apocalyptor provide covering fire for the Burning Heretic, while the dreadnought gets through and deploy it's invasion troops, our ships will take care of every Yudumaran or Confederate vessel present. Meanwhile the Pasteur will remain at Javan, hauling back the injured, whether they are navy or troopers- your task is to patch them up as quickly as possible and return them to Yudumarth. Again captains, we are to occupy and conquer Yudumarth. The Yudimaran will know that attacking our capital will result in severe retalliation. That is all, prepare to leave the capital within five minutes. Dismissed."

Both captain nodded and left the briefing room and went to the Apocalyptor's transporter room where they were transported back to their own ships. It seemed the fleet captain was in a hurry to occupy Yudumarth and was going to great lengths to achieve his goal.

Investigation of Importance= Onboard the USS Enterprise-A, captain James Rambo was annoyed that he was not to join the task force to occupy Yudumarth. Sighting, he looked outside his briefing room and saw that the USS Ecelsior was still docked. It seeemed fleet captain Trabl had not yet left. He wondered if he could speak to Apanoida before she left, he hoped so. Last night was incredible and James hoped they could somehow form a relationship with eachother.

Suddenly a desk alarm indicated that someone was awaiting permission to enter the briefing room. James pressed the button and his night shift commander, junior officer Tania Lefler entered. She saluted James and asked why she was summoned to the briefing room. James crossed his arms behind his back and looked outside again. The relation between James and Tania was a bit strained, as they didn't like eachother that much, none the less James had to admit she was a capable and fine junior officer.
 * James: "Lieutenant Lefler, did you know that Rambo Command changed orbital position of the drydocks and space station every few weeks for tactical reasons? The only thing in orbit of the capital that remains in the same position is the Capital Space dock, her blue appearance decides how ships travel and where to dock."
 * Tania: "E-eh, I didn't know that sir."
 * James: "Ofcourse you don't know that Tania, though as a night shift command I demand you know such things."

Tania rolled her eyes, it was one of these summons. She was to get scolded at for all the things she didn't knew or did wrong in the eyes of the captain. Sometimes the captain was really tiresome and Tania wondered why she didn't requested a transfer to another ship. Ah yes, she remembered, the Enterprise was the ship with the most adventures and explorations.


 * Tania: "My apologies sir. Was that all?"
 * James: "Please have a seat Tania. We are instructed to travel to a region that is called the NX-Region, close to New Republic space in the south-east. Rambo Intelligence indicated that Helo Roslia- a famous Cyrannian captain vanished without a trace. As the New Republic goverment doesn't want to comment on the matter, Command tasked us to investigate the matter."
 * Tania: "R-really? I though we made peace with these New Republicans? Isn't dangerous to investigate things behind their backs? If you ask my opinion I..."
 * James: "I didn't ask your opinion. As my shift is ending and I need sleep, you will take the Enterprise to the NX-region. We have been given clearance to exceed warp speed limits so we should arrive at the following coordinates within six hours. When we arrive at the NX-region you will remain at those coordinates until your shift ends and the day shifts takes over again. Is that understood Tania?"
 * Tania: "Y-yes sir!"
 * James: "That was all Tania."

Tania saluted James again and left the briefing room. What a start, first she gets scolded at and then her night shift turns out to be travelling to some location and wait for the day shift to take over again. Sighting, perhaps she could study the sensor sweeps of the NX-region to impress the captain. Walking to the turbolift she stumbled upon Codoberia who smiled at Tania. Smiling back both officers began the night shift with a fresh sense of duty.

Yudumarth disagreement= After the bombing at the Rambo Capital most of the Quadrants remained ignorant of it. However Aayilah, current ruler of Yudumarth and daughter of the late Gelrim faced a difficult time. Her position within the Quadrantia Federation had weakened and the people's resolve and faith in her dwindled as well. Aayilah was unable to get Yudumarth out of the economic deperession, wich resulted in poverty and civil unrest after the Confederacy had ceased to excist. Not to mention her sister, Syria openely questioned her goverment and a freedom fighter known as Camron Dar was making terrorist attacks at civilian targets to show the Yudumarth Government was weak.

Overthinking her doubts, her sister Syria suddenly entered the throne room and pointed her finger at Aayilah.


 * Syria: "Hello sister, have you heard of my recent accomplishment? I did what you did not dare!"

Aayilah looked surprised, a frown formed at her forehead. Suddenly the realisation came and her eyes widened.


 * Aayilah: "Y-you are behind the attacks at the Rambo Capital?"
 * Syria: "O yes I did. With aid of Camron and others we were able to smuggle an untracable bomb onboard that passenger liner and showed that the Rambo aren't safe at their own homeworld".
 * Aayilah: "Y-you moron! Insolent snob! Do you realise what you have done? You endagered our position!"
 * Syria: "Pff, look at yourself Aayilah. You sit on daddy's throne, leading our people into poverty and starvation! You are not worthy of father's legacy!"

Syria looked hurt at the harsh words of her elder sister, Aayilah sighted. How could Syria be so naive. The Ramb will probably be able to trace the bomb origins back to Yudumarth and probably make a trade blockade embargo against Yudumarth, making the economic status of Yudumarth even more unstable.

Suddenly the alarm rank within the palace. Aayilah and Syria walked to the screen and answered the message.


 * Officer: "Lady Aayilah, three Rambo vessels have entered the system. One dreadnought and two heavy battle cruisers are approaching the planet!".

Both sisters looked in awe as the viewscreen as they saw the Rambo ships approaching, it seemed the Rambo were not to show mercy for the bombing!

Occupation of Yadumarth
With the bombing at the Rambo Capital, the Nation decided to interfere at Yudumarth and occupy the planet for the safe keeping of Rambo Nation. Rambo Arrival= Fleet captain Trabl looked as his viewscreen and openend a channel to his task force.
 * Trabl: "This is fleet captain Trabl, engage the defending Yudimaran fleet. The USS Excelsior and my vessel will give cover fire to the USS Burning Heretic. Captain Ramburgo you will push through the fleet and deploy landing forces to conquer Yahvast as soon as possible."
 * Ramburgo: "Copy that fleet captain, engaging enemy ships".
 * Apanoida: "Understood, opening fire at frigates first!".

Within minutes the orbit of Yudumarth was filled with explosions. The Yudimaran, using their own ships as well as frigates of the Confederacy- they gave a worthy defense against the superior vessels of Rambo Nation. Sadly, both the USS Excelsior and the USS Apocalyptor managed to disable two frigates and gave covering fire while the USS Burning Heretic punched through the defenses of the Yudimaran and began deploying ground invasion troops.

Meanwhile at the ground, Aayilah worked fanatically to establish a defensive grid around Yahvast, but looked in horror as she saw incoming Mortis dropships approaching the outer borders of the city.

Meanwhile onboard the USS Apocalyptor, Trabl looked pleased. The invasion had begun and the Yudimaran, as weak as they are, were unable to mount a proper defense.

Siege of Yahvast=

Occupation starts=

Aayilah surrenders=

Problems of an Occupation
Coming soon
 * Will involve events of a rebellion
 * Defense and assault at Yudumarth City!
 * The return of the Purity virus?