What is that... We sense sentience behind it. Investigate it. The Queen sent her orders as Seeker 2 entered the system. A.. Cloud, there was no other word for it, was there, near the central star, yet this cloud felt alive. There was discharge to be seen within it. As Seeker 2 approached the cloud, the Queen felt a hostile intent. Ordering the ship to evade, she was relieved to see a bolt of energy pass down the side. The shields took the glancing force as it passed by. Leave the system. Honnam Ter leads nowhere else. We can investigate it another time. What an interesting creature...
Settle the ship at this point. It has been calculated as the best spot. We need this colony up and running in order to aid in the stockpile of resources. The Queen was satisfied that all was well. There was a general excitement throughout the Hive. A new world has been claimed for the Hive! Alpha Colony will soon be up and running. As the ship touched down, the experiences of this new, alien world washed over all. Yes, the Vhemm and Caravaneers are certainly poorer for their singular natures. in the Hive, all experiences were shared and this one was relished.
The first Tchikenthian Colony!
We must break out of these systems if we are to continue to expand. We know little about the fleets of the Vhemm, and our defences are still building up. Reinforce the Ravenous Swarm, send them out to tackle the metallic drone swarms. Orders passed, the Queen looked through the eyes of her drones building up the Border Station defences. Such a thing had never been undertaken before and care was being taken to ensure these fortifications would stand up to the test when the time came. We have developed some new defences. Whilst we have previously looked upon our stations for research or mining, there is ample space on them to be fitted with the weaponry we would normally reserve for our ships. We call these Defence Stations. They can reinforce the Border Stations and aid them in holding off the enemy. Science Drone 32 relayed the schematics that they had been working on. Yes, older technology could be repurposed. But would it be enough? These will suffice for the short term. Ensure we can upgrade the weaponry on them. Is there anything else? She enquired. The autonomous drones were such a boon to the Hive, but the relinquishment of some of her hold over them that made them so good frustrated her at times. Yes. We are working on plans that will allow us to build up our stations. This will make them stronger and give us the opportunity to further specialise them. We call them Starholds. Drone 32 replied. Very good. Continue the efforts.
The Ravenous Swarm was entering the system. The metal drones, noticing their arrival, swung towards them, spreading out into an attack pattern. Press forward. Evade and attack. We cannot afford to lose too many ships in this endeavour. Naval Drone 1 acknowledged. Passing his commands to the fleet, the corvettes surged forward. Firing all their weapons at the metal drones, they settled into a circling attack pattern, weaving in and out of range to attack and avoid the counter-attacks. A sharp pain knifed through the Queen's thoughts as the connection with the drones on one of the ships was severed. The explosion seen through Naval Drone 1's eyes told her what happened. The last of the drones were destroyed shortly afterwards. One loss. Not a bad start to this campaign. Send in Seeker 1. Investigate the remains, there may be something we can use. The add the system to the Hive's territory. Push forward in the explorations.
The first strike at the drones!
We are entering the system now. Sensors coming up... Sensors show more drones in this system. We are retreating. Seeker one left the system. It appears this area of space has an infestation of these metal drones. No matter. Naval Drone 1. Reinforce and repair the fleet. Clear out these contraptions. We will investigate expanding the fleet. War is coming, and we cannot have the fleet off on the other side of our territory when it does. We will increase our production and support lines and that will allow us to have more ships. Sisters, see to it. The Hive will prepare for war!
Settle the ship at this point. It has been calculated as the best spot. We need this colony up and running in order to aid in the stockpile of resources. The Queen was satisfied that all was well. There was a general excitement throughout the Hive. A new world has been claimed for the Hive! Alpha Colony will soon be up and running. As the ship touched down, the experiences of this new, alien world washed over all. Yes, the Vhemm and Caravaneers are certainly poorer for their singular natures. in the Hive, all experiences were shared and this one was relished.
The first Tchikenthian Colony!
We must break out of these systems if we are to continue to expand. We know little about the fleets of the Vhemm, and our defences are still building up. Reinforce the Ravenous Swarm, send them out to tackle the metallic drone swarms. Orders passed, the Queen looked through the eyes of her drones building up the Border Station defences. Such a thing had never been undertaken before and care was being taken to ensure these fortifications would stand up to the test when the time came. We have developed some new defences. Whilst we have previously looked upon our stations for research or mining, there is ample space on them to be fitted with the weaponry we would normally reserve for our ships. We call these Defence Stations. They can reinforce the Border Stations and aid them in holding off the enemy. Science Drone 32 relayed the schematics that they had been working on. Yes, older technology could be repurposed. But would it be enough? These will suffice for the short term. Ensure we can upgrade the weaponry on them. Is there anything else? She enquired. The autonomous drones were such a boon to the Hive, but the relinquishment of some of her hold over them that made them so good frustrated her at times. Yes. We are working on plans that will allow us to build up our stations. This will make them stronger and give us the opportunity to further specialise them. We call them Starholds. Drone 32 replied. Very good. Continue the efforts.
The Ravenous Swarm was entering the system. The metal drones, noticing their arrival, swung towards them, spreading out into an attack pattern. Press forward. Evade and attack. We cannot afford to lose too many ships in this endeavour. Naval Drone 1 acknowledged. Passing his commands to the fleet, the corvettes surged forward. Firing all their weapons at the metal drones, they settled into a circling attack pattern, weaving in and out of range to attack and avoid the counter-attacks. A sharp pain knifed through the Queen's thoughts as the connection with the drones on one of the ships was severed. The explosion seen through Naval Drone 1's eyes told her what happened. The last of the drones were destroyed shortly afterwards. One loss. Not a bad start to this campaign. Send in Seeker 1. Investigate the remains, there may be something we can use. The add the system to the Hive's territory. Push forward in the explorations.
The first strike at the drones!
We are entering the system now. Sensors coming up... Sensors show more drones in this system. We are retreating. Seeker one left the system. It appears this area of space has an infestation of these metal drones. No matter. Naval Drone 1. Reinforce and repair the fleet. Clear out these contraptions. We will investigate expanding the fleet. War is coming, and we cannot have the fleet off on the other side of our territory when it does. We will increase our production and support lines and that will allow us to have more ships. Sisters, see to it. The Hive will prepare for war!
