Chapter 72: No Surrender, No Retreat
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Author's Note: I realize the White Star Fleet are used in the episodes proper. I've chosen not to use them in this, not fully at least. We'll see if it works out or not.
September 1st, 2261. As Sheridan says in his Captain's Log...Enough is Enough.
The White Star Fleet arrives as Susan departs for Sector 300. I'm terrified of what is expected to happen and that I won't be able to save her. Marcus is still on Mars as the final campaign there has begun, since I butterflied Proxima III. This means I won't be present to hear Susan's iconic line facing the ADG Captain. Sheridan and Ivanova just finished holding a session of the B5 Advisory Council with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds. For the price of the continued protection of the White Stars, each member had to have pledged a destroyer class ship to the protection of Babylon 5, since there won't be anything left here when everyone is gone. The League agrees having already severed their mutual defense pact with the Earth Alliance. They understand what Sheridan is about to do. Delenn is worried, I have attempted to assure that everything will be fine...but that nagging feeling over what might still happen to John is there. I've done everything I know that I can to prevent it...but you never know. Bester and his loyalists are planning on assaulting Psi-Corp. If this goes well...we'll be able to start Phase Three of the Plan after the conclusion of the war.
General Hague and his advanced group have departed Proxima III, leaving behind a small defense force consisting of their own Omega Destroyers. Once again I am slightly surprised that President Clark didn't send a force to attempt to occupy Proxima, but the intelligence suggests that he's become overly obsessed with Sheridan and has concentrated all of Earth Force that isn't blockading Orion VII to face Sheridan when he arrives. Maybe I'm wrong about them attempting to distract and capture John, maybe Clark just wants to blow him out of the stars instead? Lianna has remained behind on Proxima III to coordinate efforts. She most likely will receive a promotion and possibly will be reassigned when this is over. I wonder what she wants to talk about? I certainly have ideas about what I want to talk about with her.
The EA Agamemnon arrives to Babylon 5 and Captain James relinquishes temporary command of the ship to Captain Sheridan, with James acting as XO. The plan is that after Susan successfully engages and destroys the ADG, she is to rendezvous with Sheridan's attack group at Mars. General Hague's forces as well if successful at taking Orion VII and Io Station are to convene with the main fleet. Then our combined fleet, will engage General Lefcourt's remaining forces at Mars before heading to Earth. Sheridan and Hague planned out this in extreme detail, with notes from myself. I stare at the main galactic map. Delenn puts a hand on my shoulder.
"They will be all right." She says
"I hope so Delenn. There's something that I haven't said...because I'm still hoping like hell it won't happen."
"What is it?"
"During the battle with the Advanced Destroyer Group---Susan's White Star is severely damaged, she's injured badly, Marcus is there, and he rushes to bring her back to Babylon 5 and uses the Alien Healing Device to sacrifice himself to save her."
"In Valen's Name..." Delenn replies
"Exactly. Being here...I feel...stuck, Delenn. But I Know if I was there, it'd be useless, she's pinned through debris...Marcus barely is able to get her out, just his force of will manages it. I'm not as strong as he is. Here though...I'm just waiting for things to happen."
We're interrupted with as a message comes in from General Hague's forces.
"I'm sorry, sir, Ma'am, but General Hague's group have engaged the blockade at Orion VII."
"Tactical map on screen please, and put all groups currently engaged or otherwise on screen, including the White Star group in transit." I order
"Yes sir."
The massive screen dissolves from the galactic map to a tactical overlay of several battles. I can see the White Stars still in hyperspace heading towards their location at Sector 300. John's group still is in transit to Mars, while I see the engagement at Orion VII. The forces that would have been at Proxima III have been relocated to this minor colony world. They have suffered greatly at the hands of Clark. I see Blue icons indicating Earth Force ships. The EAS Pollux, Heracles, and Vesta are all present. There are only a dozen or so ships part of the blockade. The fighting lasts for a few hours as the ship---composed of young officers, and Captain's who have been field promoted during the course of the war---are no match for General Hague's more experienced group. The Alexander herself takes out about half the blockade as Orion VII is liberated.
"Sir, you might want to watch ISN on right now." the tech says
"Put it on split screen."
"Breaking news this hour as rebel forces under the combined command of former Earth Alliance Chief of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff, William Hague, and Babylon 5 commanding officer, Captain John J. Sheridan have launched an attack against Earth Alliance worlds. There are multiple reports of uprisings, and bombings on Mars, President Clark has dispatched a fleet to deal with these upbringings. More as it happens."
"Switch off ISN."
I wish I had a remote. I slump back in my chair again.
"It has most certainly begun. Now all we can do is wait."
Unexpectedly, Londo and G'Kar come in together. G'Kar of course sporting his new eye that Stephen installed before he left. G'Kar is initially cold towards Mollari still...what is this? I sit back up in my chair.
"Gentlemen, this is an unexpected surprise, what can we do for you?" I ask as even Delenn is surprised by the sight of them together. G'Kar responds
"The two of us have agreed upon an unprecedented historical agreement between our two peoples. We have chosen to declare mutual support between the Centauri Republic and Narn Regime for the Earth Resistance. I have already spoken the Ka'Rhi...they were less than enthused by this naturally, but have agreed at least tentatively to support this...initiative."
Londo amused picks up a few of my nuts sitting in a little dish I had brought at the table.
Delenn and I exchange shocked looks.
"You...you've done...what?" I can barely get the words out I'm so shocked, Londo starts laughing.
"To see the look on your face right now...has made this worth it. The Centaurum has also tentatively agreed to this as well. Both of us are ready to send ships if Sheridan needs them."
I sit back down. I need a drink. I'm going to become really emotional pretty soon. I need to calm down. Focus. This is...unbelievable. G'Kar refuses Londo's proposal in the show, he's still embittered and doesn't want anything to do him or the Centauri. Maybe sending him to get Na'Toth...changed all of that.
"I don't know what to say..." I say
"That much is evident." G'Kar replies
"I think what Adam is trying to say, is thank you. But...what...facilitated this...decision?" she asks
"Going to Centauri Prime to retrieve Na'Toth was an enlightening experience---but quite simply put, it is time to put the past behind us, if we are to truly heal, both of our peoples, are going to have to..."
"Have bygones be bygones?" I offer
"Perhaps not to that extent, but yes." Mollari says
"Hopefully this is the start of something new for both the Centauri and Narn."
"I hope so too..."
Will wonders never cease.
"Commander Ivanova's group have reached the Advanced Destroyers sir."
"If you'll two excuse me." I say as I return my attention to the viewer.
"We'd like to stay and watch with you."
"By all means."
I turn to the Tech...Ensign Molls or something like that.
"Ensign...can we patch in comms?"
"Yes sir stand by, there might be some slight lag though."
"Understood."
I should have thought of this sooner. The White Stars and the ADG are nearly about to engage, the Captain of the Destroyer Group has---
"This is Captain J. Thompson of the Advanced Destroyer Group to enemy vessels. We have you surrounded. You are ordered to surrender your vessels."
That is an insanely stupid thing to say when you have only six ships, don't care how advanced you think you are, against like 70 or so White Stars. The next voice I hear is Susan's.
"This is the White Star Fleet. Negative on surrender. We will not stand down." Claudia at her VERY best.
"Who is this?" he asks
Uh-oh. He's about to find out. Prepare to get TOSSED.
"Who am I? I am Susan Ivanova. Commander, Daughter of Sergei and Sophie Ivanova. I am the right hand of vengeance, and the boot that is going to kick your sorry ass all the way back to Earth sweetheart. I am Death Incarnate, and the last living thing you will ever see. God sent me." she says her iconic line
I'm not really God, but thanks Susan. I smirk inwardly. Adam stop.
The White Stars fully engage the Destroyers.
Author's Note: I realize the White Star Fleet are used in the episodes proper. I've chosen not to use them in this, not fully at least. We'll see if it works out or not.
September 1st, 2261. As Sheridan says in his Captain's Log...Enough is Enough.
The White Star Fleet arrives as Susan departs for Sector 300. I'm terrified of what is expected to happen and that I won't be able to save her. Marcus is still on Mars as the final campaign there has begun, since I butterflied Proxima III. This means I won't be present to hear Susan's iconic line facing the ADG Captain. Sheridan and Ivanova just finished holding a session of the B5 Advisory Council with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds. For the price of the continued protection of the White Stars, each member had to have pledged a destroyer class ship to the protection of Babylon 5, since there won't be anything left here when everyone is gone. The League agrees having already severed their mutual defense pact with the Earth Alliance. They understand what Sheridan is about to do. Delenn is worried, I have attempted to assure that everything will be fine...but that nagging feeling over what might still happen to John is there. I've done everything I know that I can to prevent it...but you never know. Bester and his loyalists are planning on assaulting Psi-Corp. If this goes well...we'll be able to start Phase Three of the Plan after the conclusion of the war.
General Hague and his advanced group have departed Proxima III, leaving behind a small defense force consisting of their own Omega Destroyers. Once again I am slightly surprised that President Clark didn't send a force to attempt to occupy Proxima, but the intelligence suggests that he's become overly obsessed with Sheridan and has concentrated all of Earth Force that isn't blockading Orion VII to face Sheridan when he arrives. Maybe I'm wrong about them attempting to distract and capture John, maybe Clark just wants to blow him out of the stars instead? Lianna has remained behind on Proxima III to coordinate efforts. She most likely will receive a promotion and possibly will be reassigned when this is over. I wonder what she wants to talk about? I certainly have ideas about what I want to talk about with her.
The EA Agamemnon arrives to Babylon 5 and Captain James relinquishes temporary command of the ship to Captain Sheridan, with James acting as XO. The plan is that after Susan successfully engages and destroys the ADG, she is to rendezvous with Sheridan's attack group at Mars. General Hague's forces as well if successful at taking Orion VII and Io Station are to convene with the main fleet. Then our combined fleet, will engage General Lefcourt's remaining forces at Mars before heading to Earth. Sheridan and Hague planned out this in extreme detail, with notes from myself. I stare at the main galactic map. Delenn puts a hand on my shoulder.
"They will be all right." She says
"I hope so Delenn. There's something that I haven't said...because I'm still hoping like hell it won't happen."
"What is it?"
"During the battle with the Advanced Destroyer Group---Susan's White Star is severely damaged, she's injured badly, Marcus is there, and he rushes to bring her back to Babylon 5 and uses the Alien Healing Device to sacrifice himself to save her."
"In Valen's Name..." Delenn replies
"Exactly. Being here...I feel...stuck, Delenn. But I Know if I was there, it'd be useless, she's pinned through debris...Marcus barely is able to get her out, just his force of will manages it. I'm not as strong as he is. Here though...I'm just waiting for things to happen."
We're interrupted with as a message comes in from General Hague's forces.
"I'm sorry, sir, Ma'am, but General Hague's group have engaged the blockade at Orion VII."
"Tactical map on screen please, and put all groups currently engaged or otherwise on screen, including the White Star group in transit." I order
"Yes sir."
The massive screen dissolves from the galactic map to a tactical overlay of several battles. I can see the White Stars still in hyperspace heading towards their location at Sector 300. John's group still is in transit to Mars, while I see the engagement at Orion VII. The forces that would have been at Proxima III have been relocated to this minor colony world. They have suffered greatly at the hands of Clark. I see Blue icons indicating Earth Force ships. The EAS Pollux, Heracles, and Vesta are all present. There are only a dozen or so ships part of the blockade. The fighting lasts for a few hours as the ship---composed of young officers, and Captain's who have been field promoted during the course of the war---are no match for General Hague's more experienced group. The Alexander herself takes out about half the blockade as Orion VII is liberated.
"Sir, you might want to watch ISN on right now." the tech says
"Put it on split screen."
"Breaking news this hour as rebel forces under the combined command of former Earth Alliance Chief of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff, William Hague, and Babylon 5 commanding officer, Captain John J. Sheridan have launched an attack against Earth Alliance worlds. There are multiple reports of uprisings, and bombings on Mars, President Clark has dispatched a fleet to deal with these upbringings. More as it happens."
"Switch off ISN."
I wish I had a remote. I slump back in my chair again.
"It has most certainly begun. Now all we can do is wait."
Unexpectedly, Londo and G'Kar come in together. G'Kar of course sporting his new eye that Stephen installed before he left. G'Kar is initially cold towards Mollari still...what is this? I sit back up in my chair.
"Gentlemen, this is an unexpected surprise, what can we do for you?" I ask as even Delenn is surprised by the sight of them together. G'Kar responds
"The two of us have agreed upon an unprecedented historical agreement between our two peoples. We have chosen to declare mutual support between the Centauri Republic and Narn Regime for the Earth Resistance. I have already spoken the Ka'Rhi...they were less than enthused by this naturally, but have agreed at least tentatively to support this...initiative."
Londo amused picks up a few of my nuts sitting in a little dish I had brought at the table.
Delenn and I exchange shocked looks.
"You...you've done...what?" I can barely get the words out I'm so shocked, Londo starts laughing.
"To see the look on your face right now...has made this worth it. The Centaurum has also tentatively agreed to this as well. Both of us are ready to send ships if Sheridan needs them."
I sit back down. I need a drink. I'm going to become really emotional pretty soon. I need to calm down. Focus. This is...unbelievable. G'Kar refuses Londo's proposal in the show, he's still embittered and doesn't want anything to do him or the Centauri. Maybe sending him to get Na'Toth...changed all of that.
"I don't know what to say..." I say
"That much is evident." G'Kar replies
"I think what Adam is trying to say, is thank you. But...what...facilitated this...decision?" she asks
"Going to Centauri Prime to retrieve Na'Toth was an enlightening experience---but quite simply put, it is time to put the past behind us, if we are to truly heal, both of our peoples, are going to have to..."
"Have bygones be bygones?" I offer
"Perhaps not to that extent, but yes." Mollari says
"Hopefully this is the start of something new for both the Centauri and Narn."
"I hope so too..."
Will wonders never cease.
"Commander Ivanova's group have reached the Advanced Destroyers sir."
"If you'll two excuse me." I say as I return my attention to the viewer.
"We'd like to stay and watch with you."
"By all means."
I turn to the Tech...Ensign Molls or something like that.
"Ensign...can we patch in comms?"
"Yes sir stand by, there might be some slight lag though."
"Understood."
I should have thought of this sooner. The White Stars and the ADG are nearly about to engage, the Captain of the Destroyer Group has---
"This is Captain J. Thompson of the Advanced Destroyer Group to enemy vessels. We have you surrounded. You are ordered to surrender your vessels."
That is an insanely stupid thing to say when you have only six ships, don't care how advanced you think you are, against like 70 or so White Stars. The next voice I hear is Susan's.
"This is the White Star Fleet. Negative on surrender. We will not stand down." Claudia at her VERY best.
"Who is this?" he asks
Uh-oh. He's about to find out. Prepare to get TOSSED.
"Who am I? I am Susan Ivanova. Commander, Daughter of Sergei and Sophie Ivanova. I am the right hand of vengeance, and the boot that is going to kick your sorry ass all the way back to Earth sweetheart. I am Death Incarnate, and the last living thing you will ever see. God sent me." she says her iconic line
I'm not really God, but thanks Susan. I smirk inwardly. Adam stop.
The White Stars fully engage the Destroyers.