Foundry: Krayt Industries

[Darth Banshee]

Darth Banshee got an unusual order in form one the higher ups, in the one sith order. She was one of the voices, of her dark master a [member="Daella Apparine"]. She needed a consignment of anti-matter, are rather large amount. Enough to keep whole star fleet running for a year, to be precise. She wonder if she could even fill the order. She sent for her chief scientist, to see if this scale of production was even possible.

Professor Oppenheime, please report to my office as soon as possible. She was on board her research station at the time. It was not long before he came their, he was quite a tall man. He had one bad habit, which he was a chain smoker. He hated going over to the factory stations, and the production stations as he was banned from smoking their.

What could I do for you? He asked in a grumpy manner, he almost new he was going to be asked to go off station.

I have a request in, for rather large shipment of anti matter. She paused and offered him a cigarette, as she new he was not going to like it. I need to know can we make the delivery of it. She then handed him a the order, he almost spat out the cigarette when he saw it.

He then replied Erm not with out some major changes we can`t. We need to almost double our out put, their are ways of doing it. Though we may even need help, to do that.

She looked him, she new already had answer. He just liked to praised, and have ego flattered when he does things like this. So what do we need to do?

We need to buy droids, who can do change over quicker, and do it round the clock. They would need reprogramming, but doctor Sinclair should be able to do that. Though standard astro droids should be able to do the task.

Darth Banshee Simply nodded, she had no idea what he did. She just liked how anti matter exploded, it was pure and almost perfect.

 

[Darth Banshee]

The order for droids where put in, and where to go straight to doctor sinclair. It was expensive purchases, but the professor insisted on it, so it was done. She then asked Okay when we produced this amount of anti matter, how do we get it to them. as I don`t have the ships to get it their.

The professor replied Well we just have to make them, or design some and start building them asap.

She nodded it was the only answer, she just hoped she had not bit of more than she could chew with this order. She sent of for the design engineer, a man by the name of Huston.

You sen for me, Darth Banshee? He asked in some sort accent, she could never quite place it.

Yes we need a new ship, to transport anti matter.

How much anti matter, and when do we need it by? It was reasonable query

She showed him the order form, and said This much, by then so kinda need you to get on top of this. Asap.

He his eye`s went white, as to say oh shutta. He then looked back at her, Okay I get on with it as soon as possible, but I can`t guarantee anything okay.

She looked at him and gave a little comfort ​Do your best, but remember the voices of my order want this.

With that he head straight of to his design area, and order building of parts straight away. So not loss any time.

 

[Darth Banshee]

Next day the droids arrived, and where sent straight to doctor for reprogramming by Doctor Sinclair and Professor Oppenheime. The professor explained what they need to be do.

Right they need to able to change the gaskets, and check for any fisures in the ring or weak points as quickly as possible. He explained

Okay, but how is that done the moment? He need to know, so he could see how they did it so the droids, could be programmed to do it faster.

Well these are stress levels that each part dura steel needs to stand up to. He should him the table, how they do the test on psi scale.

Right well, give me a minute. He then looked at the droids manual, and found a sub routine that could do this. He then began programming, and testing this part droids feature. After a few attempts, the scanners where fined tuned to work out, if they would hold.

He then went off to see the gaskets get changed.

Upon arriving at the anti-matter creation station, he watched the gasket being changed by hand. Then programmed the droids, to under take the same task. This bit was easy. Then he transferred the programming to all droids. After this production was rammed up. Though the droids did come back with some disappointing news.

 

[Darth Banshee]

The professor came to Darth Banshee office, to deliver the news, that droids had uncovered.

It appears I have good news, and some bad news. He hated the idea of giving a sith bad news, as the reaction could be volatile.

Oh dear, well tell me the bad news first. She new it would be an engineering problem, probably the freighter would not be ready on time.

Well erm it`s the stations, that we use to create anti matter on. They will need to be replaced sooner, rather than later. It due to strain on the main structure, it was never designed for this purpose. So it slowly braking it self apart, it make this shipment and it last a year. Though sooner or later it will fail. So we need to create a purpose built station at some point soon. He gulped when he gave the bad news, he new that would cost a lot of money.

Oh dear, so what the good news? This did concern her, she have to see [member="Tsavong Kraal"] about this in long term. As she need help sorting this problem out, other wise it no more anti matter at some point. So what the good news? She asked him politely.

The order will be completed, a head of scheduled. He said with slight smile on her face, well an awkward one anyway.

She dismissed him, she have to figure out what do about matter time bomb.

 

[Darth Banshee]

The design engineer came, to her office and told her, We should have enough built to deliver the order, by time the order is complete. We got crews working around the clock, building a bulk freighter. Though that does lead us to another problem. His eye`s twitched as he said problem.

What would the problem be, mat I ask. She hated problems, and she had rather big one to deal with. The fact the antimatter stations will fail at some point.

Well I have been looking at the route, we going to have skirt around republic territory. This means we have to moving around in a convoy. Krayt Industries it self does not have fleet to do this with. He paused hoping that she new this already, and had a plan.

​That`s logistic, and yes it can be a pain, but I intend to use my sith fleet as of part convoy. She may be company director, but she was also a member of the order what gave her rights to use part of the fleet if she deemed it fit to do so, and on the company mission she deemed fit to do so.

She then dismissed him, as she had to get the fleet assembled. To transport the goods once they been produced.

 

[Darth Banshee]

The new Bulk freighters had been assembled 12 in total, it was time load them up with anti matter. One at time, and from safe distance. The first one came up into position, each one could take third of all matter on the station. This meant when three per station of these ships, she had been told it take a day to load each one. This was due to safety precautions.

She watched through one port holes, as they maneuvered into position. Her eyes where transfixed on the first one, part of wanted to see the purity, of an anti matter explosion again. It`s fire burned brighter than star around coruscant it self. Last time she saw it raw power, she fell in love with substance. She had yet to mange her goal of turning it into weaponry, though she had know all the piece in place. Well she did have until she was told about her mark one, anti matter production stations. Though she was sure when her buyer had seen what it can do, she get money to make stations from scratch. Rather than retro fitting other stations. Though she learned a lot from that experience.

As ship moved into position, she could see little white clouds of gas push the ship in to position. Then filling pipes entered position inside the ship, it all went seamless, their was no mistakes. It was almost a shame no fire works today, well may be tomorrow.

 

[Darth Banshee]

With the filling of the tankers, going off without a hitch though a couple more days to completion. It was time to assemble a fleet to act as security while they maneuver around republic space. To do this she need to speak to fleet admiralty. The duty officer was one Commander Ricken Stark, who job was to process her request for her ships to be protected.

She pressed the button on the holo projector, it was answered shortly by Commander Stark. My`lord how can I be of service today? He asked, in a polite but authoritative manner.

I need you to arrange a task force for me, in two days time. I have a rather large consignment of anti matter. It has to get from here in coruscant to the ship yards in copero. Also it been requested by one of the voices, so for our sake I don`t anything to go wrong. She explained her position leaving no doubt in the officer mind this shipment was important.

Are I see, he replied. He then paused to think for a moment. I can lend a few ships, obviously some of older frigates, and some newer stuff. Each system if alerted, where you pass through should be able give you additional protection. Though each one should be given an eta, so they can be ready for your arrival. He explained his thought process, as he did not want to leave the capital unguarded. This way the local fleet around the capital, does not become to weak. I am sure you understand, what ever they have planned, they would not want to compromise the capital for it.

I have only concern with this plan, she replied an after a brief pause explained it. If we send forwarding messages, would their not be chance the republic may get wind of this. Then try and intercept the freighters, which could bring on the very problem I am seeking to avoid? her question was valid, as she new the republic like them inserted as many spies in each others forces as possible.

​Yes that is a possibility, but with the recent attack on teta plus a few other battles. They should only be able to muster a small force to try and attack you. He then bowed his head, and then finished the conversation. I have to go and make the necessary arrangements, I will talk to you and plan the route tomorrow my lord.

 

[Darth Banshee]

Darth Banshee traveled to coruscant today, as last of the tankers where filling up. She had meeting in with the one sith naval officers, to discuss the formation, ships available to her and the route they where going to take. The room was scanned for bugs, before the meeting commenced.

As she entered the room, all the officer stood to attention and gave a respectful nod of their heads. Then the Admiral Paprika spoke, Welcome my lord, please be seated and we will commence this meeting. She gave slight smile and sat down, as soon as she was sat down, the rest of people in the room did as well.

I guess we should get to the first order of business, what ships are available for this convoy. She did not know anyone in the room, so her eyes where fixed on the admiral.

He quick realized their where no real introductions, and young woman new none of them. So he went round the table, telling her name of each person in room. She realized this was her fleet commanders, all twenty of them. He then went on to explain, how they where going to travel their. He pressed a button and galactic holo map came up, he then began to explain the route the convoy would be taking and why.

​Obviously the fleet would be starting here in coruscant, then we have two choices, make the direct jump to our destination, or we make few jumps around republic space. In reality we can`t make direct jump, as they will have Interdictor ships in the area, then we will be pulled out of hyperspace, and most likely be destroyed. He then took pause to, and checked round the room to see if anyone disagreed with him. No one did, so he then continued So I propose we go from here to Byss, then from their quick jump to Galantoss. Then we head up this way, towards asahi. He had small cane showing each planet, as they where projected to jump. He then moved the cane up from their tantaours a recently taken world, and then spoke again Then of course the final jump to, copero.

Darth Banshee nodded it seemed a sensible route, and the safest route to take. As soon admiral saw the nod he then went on to the fleet it self. We will be using six razer class frigates, these will stop in coming fighters. They be station close to the freighters, as a line of defense. Then we got four Torment class cruisers, these will bulk out our fighter screen, and close any gaps in out formation. Then we have the back bone of this fleet, ten vanguard class ships these will be the main protection for the fleet. Then finally my command ship, one the new Dark blade dreadnaught I will be positioned in the middle of the formation. Then I will head out to where I am most needed.

She listened intently to what admiral said, she had no real naval experience, so she just agreed and said Sounds like a good plan, we ship out tomorrow morning. She then head of to her apartment, to relax for the evening.

 

[Darth Banshee]

The fleet was assembled, and the tankers where loaded. It was time to begin jumping around hyperspace, to get to the ship yards at copero. It was in total a five jumps to light speed need, while each location would not be long staying their, it was possible to be attacked.

As ship formed up, Admiral Paprika started the count down to jump to light speed ten nine eight Severn six five four three two one, engage hyper drives. Then with that the hole fleet jumped into hyper space, began the first leg of journey. The front window looked like traveling through snow at speed, it was quite calming to look at.

The admiral came over to her and said These journeys don`t take that long, shame as this is peaceful part. He was right, it soon came to end after a few hours. Then they where at byss. As soon they exited hyperspace the fleet was on red alert, and it was all hands on deck, to get hyper drives ready again. They where quite quick at it, and soon they where off again.

This jump was different, as soon as they came out hyper space, the republic was waiting. All fighter launch, the admiral paprika immediately said, crews where running around quicker than last time. She then felt whole ship shake, then admiral said something about turn to port. She saw fighters clashing from the screen, missiles exploding. Then a bright pretty flash as fighters went down, she could see cruiser opening fire at each other. All of it was one big bright flash of light, the ship she was on must be taking some fire as well ,as it was still shaking around. She then saw a republic ship she unsure what type it was cracked open, with a larger explosion their was cheer on the bridge. Then the ship she was on stopped shaking.

She then saw the screen heading towards another point, as it did may day where coming in then silence. The admiral then shouted prepare for hyperspace jump. As he did she saw one missiles heading towards a tanker and blade fighter shooting down. Then the pretty snow came again, and they where safe on their travels. After that the rest trip was uneventful.

 

[Darth Banshee]

Not long after the battle they reached their destination, apparently they lost four ships in the battle. They where unsure if they stayed if they would won not, it quite close run thing. Though they could risk it the cargo had to come first, and in that they did good job all twelve freighters made it their in one piece.

They enter orbit around the planet, they where guard by the fleet encase they where attacked again. They where not to landed until they where needed, as she no one wanted that much anti matter around on ground. As it be if anything happened, the damage it could cause would be astronomical.

Darth Banshee then raised her client, on holo communication one her leaders [member="Darth Junra"] ​The anti matter is delivered and at your disposal, I will leave the fleet and ships at your command. she did not expect much of a reply, if any as she new the darth was busy with a lot of stuff.