Space, Planets, and Bloody Revolts [FANFIC]

[NASAFanboy]

The other forum thread about space warfare has inspired me to make a story of my own based on this very topic. And so, I will begin. The thread is in the time peroid equivlent of 2094.

This is the prequel to this thread ; http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/32040-What-if-there-was-a-war-for-the-Kerbol-system-%28You-write-it%21%29, and is based 206 years before the events in that thread.

I will rate their technology on the levels 1-10. This is going to be a rather large fan-fic operation, so I may need to reserve a post.

Factions

United Nations of Kerbin

The United Nations of Kerbin is an international alliance consisting of 230 member nations. It consists of all the space-faring nations, who are the world powers of Kerbin and make up an substantial amount of the UNoK's power. These nations can branch off into these ;

United Proviences of Amerika

Kerbal's Republic of HarvestR

The remains of the Koviet Union of Communist States

The "Old" Powers of Eurkoa, now united under the banner of the Eurkoan Democratic Union

Of these few, the United Proviences of Amerika is the current superpower, only matched by the Kerbal's Republic of HarvestR, but only economically. This faction is the oldest, most powerful, and richest and most advanced faction in the Kerbol System, until the arrival of the IEF.

They currently have colonies on Laythe, Duna, and Muna, with small research outposts on Dres, Minimus, Vall, Tylo, Ike, and Eeloo.

Tech Level ; 10

The Democratic People's Republic of Muna

A democratic faction, with a Constitution and goverment based of it's counter-parts Kerbin-side. However, this colony has declared independence, putting itself into a state of rebellion. Unlike it's other fellow colonies on the Munar surface, this one is highly distrusting of the UNoK, and has cut ties to the Kerbin goverments. This colony is also fighting the other loyalist colonies on the lunar surface, as it is the only one rebelling.

The colony was founded by the United Proviences of Amerika and the Koviet Union of Communist States, in a mutual partnership. It was the third research colony on the moon. The weapons of this colony are relatively obselete compared to the UNoK, but it has the advantage of being in terrain that brings advantage to them.

Tech Level ; 6.7

Duna'ian Liberation Front / Ike Base I

A rebel group that has gained popularity amoung the Duna'ian colonists. It has declared itself into rebellion, but it's technology is only slighty better than the Munar colonists. Unlike their Munar comrades, these rebels have widespread support among the populace of the entire planet, and this, coped with the advantage of home turf, gives the UNoK a tough enemy to fight.

Their moon currently contains a small mining colony that is still loyal to Kerbin, providing the UNoK with some limited reconaissance oppurtunities.

Tech Level ; 7.3

Laythe Colony I&II / Jool Colonies

Colonies founded by a combined effort of the space agencies of the nations in the UNoK, these colonies are highly loyal to Kerbin. They are more advanced than their colonial counterparts. The main bulk of the colonies is on Laythe, but there are a few small research outposts on the outlying moons.

This colony has the advantage of a bunch of resrouces, but due to their far-away distance from Kerbin, communication and transportation is tedious, and is often disrupted by the colonies in rebellion.

Tech Level ; 8.9

Chapter I (RECRUITMENT DRIVE)

"This is the Kearsage II, approaching Lunar Spaceport 03, Luna City, Over".

The small passenger shuttle sighed as it began it's slow descent onto the glowing runway five hundred meters below. Using the monopropellant thrusters located at the nosecone of the shuttle, the pilot began slowing the speed down.

400 m/s...

350 m/s...

Wendred Kerman had always want to become an astronaut as a kid. He had dreamed of space, and had watched the early days of the Moonshot missions, as the lunar expeditions took off. He had wanted to walk onto the moon. And here he was, on his 23rd flight to the lunar surface. After Moonshot, the exploration and colonization really took off, and today, space was just another frontier that had been conquered. Sure, they had the interstellar probe here and there, but their entire home system belonged to them. The Kerbals. Quickly glancing at his radio, he quickly made a announcment to the passengers onboard.

"Ladies and Gentlekerbs, this is your captian speaking. Please secure your shoulder harnesses in preparation for landing at Luna City. Thank you for flying with Virgin Galantik, and have a nice day. The current Local time is 11:00PM"

As the small craft touched down onto the lunar runway, the retrorockets in the nosecone where fired as where the small thrusters on the top of the craft, in order to keep it on the ground. The lights of Luna City where in the distance, as the craft slowed down and began taxiing to a terminal.

"We will be boarding at Spaceport Terminal 05, have a nice day, and thank-you for flying with Virgin Galantik."

Wendred Kerman sighed, then greeted the passengers as they all left. Grabbing his suitcase, he walked off the plane and headed to the Spaceport Transport center, a massive system of monorails and large pressurized passenger rovers that would carry him to Luna City.

"Hey Wendred! How's it going, my man!"

He stopped, and turned around, only to see Nedbob Kerman, his best friend and companion with him on several Duna expeditions when he was an astronaut emploed by the UPoA.

"Hey, how you doing, Ned? Nice to see you after....how long ago? Three years?"

"Two. I see you finally got your Shuttle license, Wen. Congratulations!"

"Thanks, man. What are you doing nowadays, Ned?"

"Wendred. I'm an officer with the United Proviences of Amerika Naval Space Command, and I want you to come with me."

"Wait, what did I do wrong?"

"Just follow. My superior wants to see you."

As he followed Ned, Wendred could not stop thinking "What did I do wrong??

Nedbob led him to a small room, in the back Terminal of the Spaceport. Several heavily soldiers guarded the room, and Ned motioned him inside.

"What is this all about?"

"Just go in. It's entirely confidential."

Wendred entered the room with ahuge sinking feeling in his stomach. He wanted to panic, to scream, but noone would hear him but the soldiers and their officers. And they would finish him in an instant.

"Wendred, I've been expecting you, sit down."

Wendred looked at the kerbal who sat across the table of him. The kerbal bore the marks and insigna of an Rear Admiral of the Amerikan Navy. Wendred quickly sat down, wondering what to do. "If I run for it, they will shoot me down. If I attack their commander, they'll shoot me down. If I pray for an SRB to hit the spaceport, they'll become suspicous. I'm screwed.

"Wendred, you might wonder why I called you today. You're aware of the recent Munar colonial rebellions, am I correct?"

"Yes sir"

"And do you understand we need good pilots, pilots who can make good decisions under stress, who can act effectively, who can act without mercy or kindness, who can sacrifice, who can-"

"Sir, I get the point. But please, tell me why the hell I was called here, and why the hell you are telling me this."

"Wendred. Your friend, Captian Nedbob, recommended you to fill a vacant officer position in the Fighter Corps."

"Wait, why?"

"You have quite an interesting resume, Wen. You were a part of the first Expedition's to Eeloo. You conducted the first manned landings on Moho. You were the main commander of several expeditions that not only explored, but circumnavigated Duna. Therefore, it is no suprise Virgin Galantik hired you immediately, and we shall do the same."

"But, why? And what will happen to my career?"

The Admiral sighed, then contenuied.

"Your career is over. Done. Fin. I already arranged that. You will still recieve your pension, but you will nolonger serve as a civilian pilot."

"But...why?"

"We need experienced pilots and experienced officers. But all we have nowadays are idiotic rookies who can't do anything without auto-pilot and fancy nodes. This only got worse with the Mechjeb 2 released by R4M0N Kerman, the famous creator of the company. And what makes it even worse are the rumors that Colony 3 might go rogue."

"So, what are you suggesting?"

"Thank's to an recommendation made by your friend Nedbob, I've decided to ask if you wanted to fill a vacant position in the Fighter Command."

"How was that position made vacant?"

"Lieutenant Mac was killed when riding a Nuclear-SRB with a seat. It was part of our ODST program, but it's been suspended ever since his death."

"So, when do I report to headquarters?"

The Admiral looked up at Wendred, and smiled.

"Tomorrow."

Chapter 2 (RED MUN RISING)

A single Kerbal walked in the shiny lunar regolith. Heading into a habitat nearby, he took off his EVA suit and greeted the kerbals in front of him.

"Adam, you're late."

"Sorry about that. I had some...um....busniess to take care of."

"Whatever the case, you're late. I've been waiting. This is the right time to act, with all that Nuclear Booster incident and Hurricane Bob. The United Nations of Kerbin are busy fixing some stuff on Kerbin, so we might as well hit them from here."

"Correct."

Adam sighed, then went on.

"I do believe that we can nolonger afford to export the Kethane-3, but Kerbin still demands it."

"That's one of our main reasons to rebel."

"Where are the weapons for the attack?"

"Our friends just stole a bunch from Aresnal 07. Hell, the guard's did'nt even notice."

Adamed grinned, then spread out a sheet of paper onto the table.

"How much do we have?"

"Colony 3 is all for us. So around five thousand Kerbals."

"Let's begin the plan."

"Roger."

An hour later, at Luna City, shots rang out. The war had begun.

Chapter 3 (FIRST BLOOD)

"Flight Alpha Five, this is the naval CAPCOM, you are clear for liftoff."

The engines roared to life on the booster-stages of the FX-98H patrol craft as they undocked for the station and began their burn for the moon.

"CAPCOM Naval, this the frigate New Dawn, we will begin screening if the target once we arrive at the Mun."

Meanwhile, on the Munar Surface, a different battle was raging. Colony 3 had attacked Luna City, causing the United Proviences to form a military coalition to strike back. Massive-scale blackouts were occurring, forcing the KEFCON to be raised to 2. Around Kerbin, New's Agencies were making a big story out of it, since it was, after all, the first space rebellion.

"At around 6:00PM today, Colony Three has been reported attacking the nearby lunar colonies. Their motive is unclear, and despite the offical report that it is going "Rogue", many suspect it wants Independence."

But for the men in the moon, it was a desperate struggle for survival. The civilians of Luna City watched helplessly as the mono-rails were cut, the Spaceport put to military use, and the soldiers occupied the city.

In low-Kerbin orbit, planet-side lasers were already bombarding Colony 3. Several anti-matter warheads were released, destroying their targets, but Colony 3 kept fighting. Dozens of long, thin carbon rods where released, smashing into the lunar surface at speeds faster than 19 KM/S.

"This is the Frigate UPSSUnited Kerbin, we are in low-lunar orbit, do you copy?

Rear Admiral Jebediah was busying relating messages to the ships posted Munside. Colony 3 had to be destroyed, or it would destroy the other colonies.

"This is Jebediah. Anti-Matter missile has hit its target, confirmed by, oh, my HarvestR. That blast was huge."

"CAPCOM Naval Central, here. We have dispatched the New Dawn. It will arrive at Muna Station in three hours. Clear the shipyard for docking and maintanece before action."

"Roger."

Flipping some switches, he moved to the Fighter Command Channel.

"Lieutenant Wendred. It's been a while since we met back at spaceport, has'nt it?"

Wendred snapped to attention, startled by his commanders voice. It sounded famaliar, like some famous astronaut he had heard at a convention.

"Yessir. Our mission is to escort the frigate and then provide ground support, to help suppress the rogue colony, yes?"

"Now if every Kerbal was like you, my job would be easier."

Jebediah flipped the channel.

"Station Luna, you got a big visitor."

Three hours later, the New Dawn and her fighter escorts were nearing the station. The workers and astronauts onboard rushed to open the hangar doors and to tether the Frigate to the refueling section, while transmitting and forwarding messages to those below.

"Wow. Even though we are a good 70 Kilometers from the lunar surface, I can still see the lights of the Colonies below".

"You like it?"

"Yeah. It looks great. Look the-Crap!"

"Looks like Colony 5 was hit by a EMP. Gives us a range for the battle."

Wendred sighed, then shutdown the transmitter, looking at where Colony 5 had been. The lights canon, flickered, and the area was once again plunged into darkness. Small flashes occurred, here and there. Theres Kerbals down there. Dying as I sit here.

Meanwhile, onboard Station Luna, the scene was chaotic. Normally a tourist stopover point, it was now transformed into a military stronghold. The main bulk if the tourists had flown back to Kerbin on military transports, but a few stayed to watch the action. The loudspeakers on the station suddenly roared to life, blaring static at first, but then suddenly announced another message.

"This is Adam Kerman, the leader of the Demoratic Republic of Muna. You stupid United Nations of Kerbin have always oppressed us. But why the hell should we listen to a goverment more than 11,000 Kilometers away? This is OUR lives, and you can't do anything about it. You are weak, aggroant, and stupid. We easily hacked into your mainframe computers on Station Luna.

Today, we will change this. We will destroy the forces of oppression! We will fight for freedom! We will destroy the United Nations of Kerbin! Now think about you're weaknesses, your stupidty, and how idiotic you are at refusing to grant us our freedom. Shut up and have a good day."

Just outside the station, the New Dawn was busy tethering herself to the station's orbital shipyard. Several fighters buzzed around the massive frigate, as the lunar regolith sparked seventy miles below, providing for a scene of peace and serenity. However, at the Naval Space Command CAPCOM, the scene was far from peace.

"So, they weren't just going rogue, they are fighting for their independence. That confirms the theories."

"Sir"

Jebediah looked around, and saw a Kerbal looking at him, holding a sheet of paper.

"Sir, we have just recieved a transmission from the United Kerbin."

"What the hell does Captian Nedbob want?"

"He wishes to speak with you."

"Open the channel."

The kerbal quickly hit some buttons on a control panel.

"Nedbob, I heard you wished to speak with me."

"Sir, I'll get straight to the point. The rebels are armed with anti-matter warheads."

"What? I thoguht only we had them!"

"Nope. They've ransacked Aresnal 07."

"Oh (Explicit). Now what?"

"I will attempt to retake them."

"You can't do that! They will blow you sky-high!"

"I will and I can."

"Jeez, fine, whatever you want."

Onboard the UPSS United Kerbin, marines boarded the shuttles and prepared to land. The frigate began to fire it's retro-engines, slowing itself enough for the shuttles to take off and land on-target. The shuttle's were ejected, and five squads of marines began their perilous descent onto the lunar surface. Landing some distance away from the Colony 3 compound, they approached it silently. High above, their Captian was directing some fighters to provide support.

"Wendred, I have five squads of marines on the ground, I want you to support them."

"Roger that."

Gripping the joystick, Wendred dove toward the surface, ordering the rest of his flight to stay. Dodging rail-guns, lasers, and missiles, Wendred quickly released a small proton of anti-matter, then flew upward, firing his after-burners to anticipate the upcoming blast.

Two miles away, the marines watched a flash of light as the oxygen quickly combusted from the blast, then moved in to handle any survivors.

The remaining dozen surviving insurgents, spotting the soldiers approach, opened fire with conventional guns. The marines replied in kind, and soon, seven of them were dead, and the remaining five were locked up onboard the United Kerbin.

Independence would not come easy to Colony 3.

Chapter 4 (LANDING ON LAYTHE)

"Laythe Command, this is the New Dawn, we are requesting to dock at Station Alpha, Port 04."

"New Dawn, you are clear to enter."

The giant frigate approached the station, firing it's retro-engines to maintain a stable control. It had been some time since the victory at Colony 3, but the war was not over. Yet. But for the crew and officers of the New Dawn, it was over, temporarily. It was their vacation time, and Laythe was one of the most popular tourist destinations.

Standing inside the Central Command Room on the New Dawn, Commander Wendred could not have been happier. Due to his role in providing air-support for he marines, he had been promoted to Commander, as a reward from the Admiral, making him the de facto First Officer of the New Dawn. And to make it better, there was even talk of him replacing the current commander (Who was planning retirement), which could make him Captian.

"Sir, the officer's shuttle is ready."

"Very well. I will board it soon as possible."

Wendred gathered up some files and possessions, then headed for the Docking Module. Boarding the shuttle, he noticed several of his friend's were there, and so was Bill, the commander of the New Dawn

"Hello Bill, Billy-Bobfred, and whats-your-name?"

"It's Magnus. Lieutenant Magnus Kerman, Engineering Department. And you?"

"Lieutenant Commander Wendred, Fighter Command."

"Wow! Fighter Command? Wait, have I heard of you before.....WAIT! You were the first Kerbal on Moho!"

"That was a good seven years ago."

Buclking his shoulder harness, Wendred took out his smartphone, and quickly made a call.

"Hello Nedbob. I'm currrently in the Joolian System, Laythe."

"What the hell are you doing on Laythe?"

"It's a holiday, and my crew has the next three months off."

"Did you hear? There has been a full-scale riot on Duna Base 01!"

"My captian said we would pass Duna on our way to our patrol station near Eve. No need to worry. Bye."

The shuttle dove toward the shining blue moon below. Wow, Laythe looks so much like Kerbin..., though Wendred. As the shuttle dove through the clouds, it's passengers could truly see the true beauty of Laythe. The oceans sparkled, and the buildings in the Laythe Colony looked new, fresh, and modern.

"This is your pilot speaking, please secure your shoulder harnesses for the final descent to Laythe Spaceport 02."

Wow. This place is just beautiful.

"This is Laythe Spaceport 02, you are cleared for landing."

A sudden tug of g-forces marked the beginning of the firing of the retro-thrusters. The shuttle touched down, and slowed itself to a taxi.

"This is your pilot speaking. We will be docking at Terminal 01, thank you very much and have a good day."

The plane docked, and a fizzing sound marked the depressurization of the cabin, as they nolonger needed it. They were on Laythe, only a mere kilometer from the sparkling seashore.

Wendred greeted the pilot as he left the plane, and headed to the main Terminal. Outside, taxi's and car's buzzed. It almost feel's like Kerbin. The spaceport was near a bulsting city with a population of more than 60,000 Kerbals. Laythe, was a really popular destination for colonists. It had neither the crushing pressure of Eve, the microgravity of the Mun, the endless deserts of Duna, or the barren landscapes of Ike. It felt like Kerbin, and it was a paridise, an oasis in an infinite black void. And the crown jewel of all of the Kerbin colonies.

"Hey, can you tell me where the Laythe Grand Hotel is?"

Wendred hated asking for directions, yet agian, when you're on a world you never been on, you have to.

"It's near the seashore, Nova Avenue."

"Thanks."

Walking into the hotel's main lobby was another surprise. The interior was well-decorated, an spectacular sight. Quickly getting his room keys, Wendred boarded a elevator. Room 1567, Floor 10.

Entering the suite, he quickly set down his luggage and settled in. A large window was on one wall, providing an spectacular view of the seashore. A holo-graphic television set sat in a corner, and the bathroom was clean, stocked, and well designed. Wendred took his cellphone, and called Nedbob.

"The user you requested is unavailable. Please leave a message after the tons. Beep."

"Hey Ned! How you doing? I'm in a hotel at Laythe now."

Placing the message, Wendred took out a newspaper and started to read. Best to get caught up on vacation.

As photons travel, several day's later, Wendred was recalled to the New Dawn, and so were all the other officers and crew.

"What the hell is the meaning of this?"

"You have emergency orders. You are your ship are to proceed to Duna immediately."

Bill sighed, and then went on.

"Why us? They should've dispatched the ships at Dres Station, not us!"

"Captian, you've got the only Heavy Frigate in the outer planets. I mean, the only Heavy Frigate equipped with the Wernher Fusion Drive."

"But still, why not those at Kerbin?"

"Kerbin is currently on the other side of Kerbol as Duna. They would take a month to arrive. But your frigate could finish it in less than two weeks."

Edited June 6, 2013 by NASAFanboy

[NASAFanboy]

A quick concept sketch if the United Proviences Space Ship New Dawn

Edited May 31, 2013 by NASAFanboy

[NASAFanboy]

Bump. It's depressing how I get no replies.... D:

[sytaline]

Ah this looks cool sorry that about you not having many replies gonna add it to favourites so I can read it later what I have read so far is epic!By other war thread do you mean what if there was a war for the kerbol system. The Muna faction looks like the U.M.P which I created!

[The Error]

Looks like a good story, but one tip- It's "Munar", not Lunar, and try to stay within the realm of the Kerbals- Munshot, Munar, etc. And try to be clearer who's fighting who- as far as I can tell, Colony 3 is fighting everyone, but I'm not sure if that's right or not.

[NASAFanboy]

Looks like a good story, but one tip- It's "Munar", not Lunar, and try to stay within the realm of the Kerbals- Munshot, Munar, etc. And try to be clearer who's fighting who- as far as I can tell, Colony 3 is fighting everyone, but I'm not sure if that's right or not.

I gr mixed up. Colony 3 is also called the Democratic Republic of Muna, notice how it is called Colony 3 and is the third Colony founded.

[spoiler ALERT]

To solidify the status, Colony 3 will hack into Luna Stations mainframe computers and declare their independence. They will later ally with the Duna Liberation Front (Who will appear around Chapter 5), in a common interest if gaining independence. The other Lunar Colonies are loyalist, and only Colony 7 will defect to Colony 3's side.

[NASAFanboy]

In order to help the transition I'm working on a new Chapter Two, and the actual one has been moved to Chapter 3.

EDIT: I will do that later after the Duna Rebels are introduced.

EDIT2: I will do it now. Disregard poll.

Edited May 30, 2013 by NASAFanboy

[NASAFanboy]

Added some new stuff. The crew of the New Dawn go to Laythe on vacation, and on the way back, they encounter an unpleasant suprise that fatally damages the UPSS New Dawn, causing Wendred to be transferred to the UPSS Terra Nova. Later onboard the Terra Nova, he will leran of another insurrection on Duna and the revival of the Colony 3 rebellion.

[NASAFanboy]

I'm going to spoil stuff.

In Chapter 5, the Terra Nova is deployed to Duna to restore order, were it meets up with the Koviet Ship the Kosmosnaut. The Terra Nova suffers a hull-breach, which kills her Captian. Wendred is promoted to Captian in his place and becomes Commander of the Terra Nova.

More to come as the plot develops.

This is now the prequel to the other thread.

Edited May 31, 2013 by NASAFanboy

[NASAFanboy]

Bump. Still no replies?

[The Error]

Reply.

And I thought Wendred was attached to the New Dawn, not the Terra Nova?

[NASAFanboy]

Reply.

And I thought Wendred was attached to the New Dawn, not the Terra Nova?

As I said, the New Dawn is damaged beyond repair, causing his transfer at the end of Chapter 4. The Terra Nova is a smaller ship than the New Dawn, as it is a Gunship Corvette, not a Frigate.

[PyroMancyStudios]

Just a question, but will there be more on the moons of Jool? It does say that transport and communication are slowed by rebels, so will any of the Jool colonies deflect? Also, this is a great story, very entangled in the story.

[NASAFanboy]

Just a question, but will there be more on the moons of Jool? It does say that transport and communication are slowed by rebels, so will any of the Jool colonies deflect? Also, this is a great story, very entangled in the story.

The New Dawn will make a put stop at Vall while heading out to Duna. The Joolian Colonies are Fantically Loyal to Kerbin, and the Laythe Colony, despite being a colony, has representatives in the Congress's of their founding nations. Here is a list of the loyal colonies ;

Dres

Mun (Except Colony 3, which has been subdued for now but will rebel again.)

Ike (New Dawn survivors will escape to this mining colony when their ship is destroyed.)

Laythe

Vall

Tylo (Relations are somewhat shaky with the United Nations. Maybe will rebel in future.)

Moho (Will develop itself throughout the story)

Eve (Only has a large spacestation, no surface colony.)

Minmus (Only a small outpost)

[RobbazIsKing]

This is great and you can see the effort you have put into this good job!!!

[TheRabbit]

Love it so far! Tad of plot jumps, but overall very good.

[halocon720]

Why do people always add K to things-examples: Amerika, Koviet, etc.-to make them sound kerbal? IT DOES NOT SOUND KERBAL. It just shows that you have a deadly disease known as K-Syndrome.

[DaserTheGamer]

Moar chapters!

[NASAFanboy]

I'm hoping to finish Chapter 4 tomorrow, had a busy weekend.

[DaserTheGamer]

i want chapter 6 and 7!