Auraxis a world ravaged by eight years of unceasing war only after the return of its original inhabitants the alien race known as the Vanu did the warring factions united to defend themselves the ancient aliens who were not pleased to find humans on their planet. That was three years ago. After defeating the Vanu a few were found that were scientist and helped us, to finally re-establish contact with Earth, giving us light speed drive technology further allowing us to return to Earth and learn what has happened since the colonization of Auraxis nearly two centuries ago and help to settle new colonies through the galaxy. after learning of what happened during the war the Terran republic military was severely punished by the current president of The TR on Earth and charged with war crimes The New Conglomerate and the Vanu Sovereignty were recognized as sovereign and independent governments and now control 85% of Auraxis.
October, 9, 2861
Location: Arcadian System Planet Arcadia
Status: Colonization under way
Colony population: 100,000
Current distance from Earth: 223.063 light years
Neighboring colonies: Auraxis
Strapping into the pilots seat , I run a check on all of the primary systems of the CT-7 Super Galaxy transport plane as I Prepare to enter orbit and meet up with NC heavy cruiser Enduring Freedom to for my next supply The Super Galaxy was the big brother to the famous CT-5 galaxy which was used by all three empires during the war on Auraxis though the Ct-5 was designed to carry a squad of fifteen men the Ct-7 could carry three times that, whether it was troops, ammo and medical supplies or a vehicle as large as a Sunderrer troop truck, it was a big plane to fly and capable of space flight. being twice as long and twice as wide it was evident why it was called the super Galaxy, and with twice the armament as well two A30 Gatling gun type auto turrets on top, two more located on the underside of the plane which could be retracted when landing one located directly under the nose giving it a so called chin turret. On each wing tip engine nacelle was a single m20 basilisk machine gun, in the tail another A30 and one final A30 just three feet aft of the loading ramp. As I get closer I hail the Enduring Freedom.
"Enduring Freedom this is Captain V'than approaching in Transport Bravo-6-7 September I am five clicks out ready for final approach" as I speak into the microphone built into my helmet letting the them know I was ready to land.
"Roger that Captain Change course to heading one three five point six and proceed to touch down in hangar two"
Came the reply from the Freedom's communications officer.
"Copy Freedom changing course and heading to designated hangar"
Came my reply.
Touching down in the Freedom's hangar and lowering the cargo ramp, I step out to check in with the deck chief to see what my next load contains. Looking up from his data-pad Chief Matthews waves happily to me as I walk over to him,
"Hello chief what have you got for me this time" I ask.
replying he says “four crates of rations, twelve crates of ammunition some SMG's a few shotguns, LMG's some assault rifles a crate of fragmentation flash bang and concussion grenades one max suit and various tools and weapons for it Spare parts for a super galaxy three Nanite repair guns and two Nanite medical applicators various other medical supplies and one Flash"
My expression turned to that of one of confusion
“All that for a colony is it for the local militia" I ask.
"Nope" came his reply “it’s for the Sierra 15 outpost 50 kilometers outside the City the men out there are in rough shape and need this load" was all he said.
Knowing where this was now needed I understood the men out there were having it rough and barely hanging on?
“Okay chief load her up and I will get out of your way" I told him.
"Yes sir captain" he said.
As I started to turn away and head to the ships mess hall to get a quick bite to eat I heard a familiar voice yelling at me,
"Hey now I know you wouldn't go and do something without telling mom or dad let alone your younger brother"
As I turned around I started to smile for I knew who the voice belonged to and replied "Well joey you can tell them we are fine and that you wanted to help setup a new colony".
As I looked at the young lieutenant in front of me who looked just as happy as I was. After a few seconds we shared a good man hug and hand shake.
"So how long before you are done and we can have that poker game with the rest of the squad" Joey asked small smirk appearing on his face.
"This is the last one for me and then time for some poker and some R&R" I said, while at the same time reflecting on how eleven years ago when I was only eighteen and Joey a year younger than me had joined the NC army when war broke out on our home colony of Auraxis.
"Don't worry Joey I'll be back in a few hours" I said and turning to continue to the mess he stopped me again.
"Hey V'than before you get some chow I got your jet pack back its all fixed up" he said as he handed it to me. "Thanks little brother" I said as I strapped it on to my back
"One more thing" he said as he pulled out a small box. "Happy belated birthday" he chuckled
Opening it i was shocked to see what it was. "A cloaking device, but these are for infiltrators" I said with surprise
"Yeah but seeing as how much fun you had with the one on new years I figured I would get you your own" He said happily
"Joey you always knew what made people happy that is why I am glad you are my brother" I said
"Don't mention it" he said as he strolled away humming to himself.
An hour and a half later I took off and headed back to Arcadia. As I got closer, the proximity alarm started going off,
"Warning, Warning Spatial rupture detected ahead"
Looking ahead me and the freedom a small worm hole had suddenly open about the size of my plane. Suddenly the whole plane is caught in its gravitational pull.
"Freedom a wormhole has just appeared in front of me can you confirm" as I yelled into my mic”
"We see it Captain we advise you try to maneuver away from it"
Was the Freedoms reply. Seeing that the pull of its gravity was getting stronger, and that I was picking up speed, I knew I couldn't turn away,
"Negative Freedom the Gravitational pull is to strong I can't move away"
This was the last thing I said before entering the wormhole before it started to collapse behind me. All I could do was hope that it would spit me out somewhere closer by and use my planes new jump drive to get back at the same time I knew my brother was freaking out on the Freedoms bridge and knew he would be devastated be my loss and having to break the news to our parents . As I went through the Galaxy was constantly being shaken, warning lights and alarms going off everywhere in the cockpit, while at the same time I do something I haven't done since the war. I start to pray, I pray that I would be able to land safely on whatever place I ended up and be able to make it home. Looking ahead I could tell I was nearing the other end of the worm whole due since it was getting brighter and the violent shaking was subsiding. With one bright flash I was out of the worm hole seconds before it collapsed behind me causing a large explosion badly damaging my already damaged galaxy,
"Warning, Warning Variable pitch mode offline, Hull break detected"
Screamed the cockpit computer. All I could say at that point when I heard this was simple
“Aww Shit that isn't good" I said, but the warnings kept coming. "Port nacelle engines 1 and 3 offline Starboard nacelle engine 1 and 2 offline"
The final warning made my hard sink to the bottom of my stomach. "Warning Jump Drive off line"
During this I caught a brief view outside the cockpit what I saw I did not expect. I was no longer in space I was in the atmosphere of an unknown planet. I didn't have time to figure this all out I had to find a place to land. I could see I was above a forest and could make of a clearing that was had the width and length to make a crash landing so I dove for it.
Now barely above the tree tops I lowered the dive flaps but did not extend the landing gear for the fear they might be sheared off in the landing.
"Shit this is going to hurt" I yelled
I hit the ground with a thunderous crash quickly hitting the breaking jets and deploying my air brakes quickly grinding to a halt. But it wasn't over a fuel line had been severed and fuel was spilling out on to the ground and caught fire.
Now barely conscious I shut the off the fuel line control valves and activated the fire suppressors putting out the fire before passing out.
Meanwhile in Ponyville thirty minutes earlier
In Ponyville it was a celebratory night. Twilight was celebrating her six months as a princess and one month since defeating the sirens at Canterlot High School and everyone was attending including the royal sisters Celestia and Luna, even twilight's brother Shining Armor and his wife and Twilight's sister in-law princess Cadence and adoptive daughter Nyx . The rest of the Mane six was there also, along with everyone in Ponyville,
"Hey Twilight are you enjoying the party?" asked an overly excited Pinkie Pie who seemed to be as hyper and happy as ever.
"Of Course I am pinkie this is one of the best parties I have ever been too" Replied the young alicorn princess.
"Especially since you managed to keep this a secret for a whole week and I didn't notice" Twilight said
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"Okey dokey" pinkie said as she hopped away.
"You better hurry the fireworks are starting soon" she said back to Twilight. Hearing this Twilight followed suite "better wait For me then" She yelled.
As the fireworks display played throughout the evening none of them noticed a bright crimson light crash behind them in the Everfree Forest.
To be continued