[Space View, SRR Aylhr, The Neutral Zone]
Four ships of the Rihannsu Stelam Rheilhhu flashed through space,
stars streaking past behind them. A Battlebird, SRR Aylhr took the
lead, wide outspread wings and tail making it look the part of an
avenging Mogai ready to tear it's victims to shreds. The three
K'Sejnik class Bird's of Prey followed, one to each flank and the
third directly behind the Aylhr, a rearguard position reserved for
the least skilled, or respected ship's Leih. Ahead of the small
squadron was the invisible, intangible barrier which signified the
edge of Lloann'na space.
[Oira, SRR Aylhr]
Dais'erie'Riov Conn'Hae i'Caernu tr'Rok entered the Oira and headed
for his Command Throne. As EnArrain t'Vrin stepped aside and took
her own smaller throne he requested a report.
"We have been tracking the ship for sometime, little activity we can
detect at this range. We have however detected power fluctuations,
either a continuing fault or an attempt to restart the engines. A
erre'Riov tr`Shonra has contacted us and requested to join the hunt.
The erie'Riov has said he would try to keep up with us until he heard
anything to the contrary from you, Rekkhai."
"Very well. If the erie'Riov can catch up he may join us, though Reh
will na slow down for him in this chase."
t'Vrin nodded, she knew the wisdom in keeping up the pace against
this enemy. Conn'Hae looked out across the stars, the balance between
speed and the need to remain hidden from the powerful sensors of the
Lloann'na Listening Posts and ships was fine. Perhaps he should slow
down to lower the chances of detection. But then that gave the
cowards on the t'Rakla more chance of escape.
Conn'Hae pondered this for some time.
"Rekkhai, the t'Rakla is moving at speed! They have gone into warp."
came the voice of Farein t'Charon from the Amnei console.
The Dais'erie'Riov cursed inwardly. This was not too great a problem,
but it would increase the length of time they would have to spend on
the wrong side of the Border with the Lloann'na.
"Gonaiih, maintain this speed, adjust course according to the
target." He ordered.
Turning to the Rhaetelh'Saehne he asked, "How long before we reach
them would au estimate, EnArrain?"
t'Vrin smiled "Within half an hour Rekkhai, they will soon be in our
grasp."
"Very well, it seems our prey is for the moment granted a reprieve.
It shall be a short one."
[Oira, tr'Shonra's Vessel]
"Sir we have recieved word from the Aylhr, we are to proceed. But
they will not wait for us."
tr'Shonra nodded "Acknowledge them." "Helm
increase speed to warp Nine, when we reach the Aylhr slow to their
speed."
"Ie Rekkhai."
"Have we recieved their plan of attack?"
"Na Rekkhai."
tr'Shonra
nodded
"Na matter" tr'Shonra turned to the view screen, the squadron could
rip the
t'Rakla to pieces, it was obvious they intended to board
her.
"Rekkhai,
the t'Rakla has gone to warp."
"Follow the Aylhr's lead."
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