Outplayed:
Xelots and Demai clash in Tanami (11/08/2403)
As Bobby was browsing the Reload
Network he would sigh when he noticed the Demai members en route to the Tanami
Desert. Nikolai had not come all the way out to Desolate to engage the Demai but
Bobby managed to convince the Talon to help him take them out. Allowing the
Demai to do as they pleased would no doubt prove to be a hindrance to the Xelot
purpose in the area and Nikolai had no intention of remaining out there any
longer than necessary. Bobby’s simple and direct plan also made convincing him
easier.
As Alyssa’s Krugger Deminion and
John’s Archel made it into the area Nikolai’s Zeta Wing Mk II would pick them up
on its sensors long before the Demai forces could pinpoint the exact location of
the Xelots. Considering the speed of Nikolai’s ship he decided to let the Demai
get closer before the engines of his and Bobby’s ships roared to life and took
off.
The Demai Krugger picked up the two
Xelot Assault ships and the Combat A.I quickly calculated that it was outgunned,
opting to take evasive manoeuvres initially. A hail of missiles would be
launched from the Zeta Wing Mk II which the Krugger evaded. Bobby unleashed the
F-25’s Napalm missiles not intending to actually hit his target but to get it to
go in a particular direction. The Krugger easily evaded and returned fire with
its Vulcans and Megaton missiles. With the aid of its Velocity Dampening Field
the F-25 managed to evade also. Meanwhile John had attempted to clear the area
as his Archel was not built for combat but he would lose. Nikolai unleashed the
Bust Missiles and Air to Air Cannon to send the Transport Class vehicle crashing
to the ground. Another hail of missiles would follow to finish off John and
Simon.
The Krugger was about to attempt a
passing run at the greater Xelot threat but Nikolai had anticipated the
Krugger’s initial manoeuvres and was merely setting it up for the unleashing of
the Medium Assault’s Laser Turret and Zeta Stream Cannon, boosted by the Zeta
Amplification System. The Krugger’s shields would be no match for the powerful
assault and would be instantly knocked offline, leaving its armour to deal with
the rest of the energy. Bobby would then fully unload on the ship with the
Particle Cannon, Napalm missiles and Holo-point rounds. The Krugger would return
fire and attempt to outmanoeuvre the slower Medium Assault. However the Zeta
Wing Mk II Advanced Targeting System would prove problematic along with that of
the F-25. Another hail of fire from the Xelot ships would be enough to blow it
out of the sky and end the Demai Operatives as well.
Outcome:
The Xelots have dispatched the Demai and destroyed their ships. On Nikolai’s
advice Bobby decided not to follow through with taking the Demai prisoner since
if they left the area he would not be returning.
Bobby: 140 Exp
Nicholai:
150 Exp
Kyo:
25 Exp (reverted)
Jason:
25 Exp (reverted)
John:
30 Exp (reverted)
Simon:
25 Exp (reverted)
Alyssa:
140 Exp (reverted)
Kal:
25 Exp (reverted)