[ WP ] You command a squadron of three small starships based in a recently-settled solar system on the edge of the galactic empire . A previously-unknown civilization launches a full-scale invasion . Help is at least five years away .

*Captain ’ s log, 2565.4.27* 
 
 
 “ Sensors are detecting a vast fleet of unknown vessels currently 5.6 million kilometres from our colony, I ’ ve ordered the *Hercules* and *Odysseus* to recall all crewmen currently on the surface of the M-Class planet recently settled. Once up to full complement the vessels will be ordered to maintain a constant sweeping pattern 1 million kilometres from the planet. *Perseus* will stay in dock at the colony but we will be ready should something occur. ” 
 
 
 *Captain ’ s log, 2565.4.29* 
 
 
 “ There ’ s still no contact from the alien ships but we have reason to believe 43 more vessels have joined the fleet. I heavily doubt this is a diplomatic mission. The *Perseus* is being outfitted with enhanced shielding received in a data transmission from Earth which I believe will be useful should the aliens prove to be hostile. “ 
 
 
 *Captain ’ s log, 2565.5.02* 
 
 
 “ We lost contact with the *Hercules* and *Odysseus* yesterday. 260 crewmen are labelled MIA; 130 per vessel. Sensors indicate that the alien fleet is on the move towards us and that they are currently over 1,000 vessels strong. Help from the Home Fleet is 5 years away at minimum and I fear that even they will not be able to stand up to this fleet. ” 
 
 
 *Captain ’ s log, 2565.5.03* 
 
 
 “ They ’ re here. Only 5 ships; they obviously don ’ t want to waste their resources on such a small vessel. Well the *Perseus* isn ’ t going down without a fight. ” 
 
 
 Red alert. Shields up. Reroute all additional power to weapons and shields. Prepare to fire. All orders issued by the Captain in the few minutes prior to his death. The enemy was aligned in battle formation; a strange array of foreign ships constructed of an unknown material with superior advanced weaponry. Slowly they advanced, neither them nor the *Perseus* firing. Both parties knew the assured outcome of the encounter but were reluctant to be the catalyst to the event. 
 
 
 Weapons fully charged on both sides. Torpedoes ready to launch. Shields at full capacity. 
 
 
 Determined to take down at least one enemy vessel, the *Perseus* targeted the central ship; the largest one which the Captain presumed held their senior officer. He knew however, that their weaponry would be unable to penetrate the trifold shielding. 
 
 
 “ It ’ s been an honour everyone. Mr Trent, fire all we that we ’ ve got. Target their bridge. ” 

