LeftHandofGod
Aboard the bridge? of the JTAE Illusion ∞
"It seems they have neglected shielding in favor of a single offensive attack."
"It seems they have neglected shielding in favor of a single offensive attack."
"Yes, quite unexpected... What about the others here?"
"Yes, quite unexpected... What about the others here?"
"When the ring goes, and the whole thing collapses, they should be prepared... if not i do not know what will happen.
Regardless, we must press the attack ourselves, leave the Tau behind, we can deal with this ourselves."
"When the ring goes, and the whole thing collapses, they should be prepared... if not i do not know what will happen.
Regardless, we must press the attack ourselves, leave the Tau behind, we can deal with this ourselves."
"Affirmative, sending out signal 3-852"
"Affirmative, sending out signal 3-852"
A piercing sound fills JTAE comms, as the ships halt and engage a defensive formation.
Hundreds of signatures are spotted launching from the old STE ships, as screeching fills ally and enemy comms alike.
Some of the ships even crack open, revealing large semi biological ships, previously hidden from view.

Now closer to the forge, almost a hundred thousand missile sized drones are launched from the creatures, and swarm together to form a physical barrier in front of the force as they move.
The drones seem to have no weapons, and presumably must rely on ramming their targets.
Five seperate swarms of drones surge towards the star forge, seemingly moving at close to the speed of light.
Their speed bypasses most ships in their way, although some installations and defence ships are hit as the swarms pass, making holes and starting fires.
Their target seems to be the compressor rings...