RP [OPEN] The Other Side of Hope - More refugees for Yamatai

Outer Akina System, Yamatai Star Empire

A cascade of bright, consecutive flashes rippled through the void as residual plasma danced across the edges of their shielding, heralding the fleet’s emergence from transuniversal breach. Unlike the fractured arrivals of U.N.N vessels, the Free Commonwealth’s fleet exited the tear in space with seamless precision. The six Kicacysa-Class Cruisers, their sleek hulls adorned with intricate white niranium plating, formed two flawless parallel lines of three. Hot pink aether-plasma blazed from their sublight drives, streaking the darkness with a vivid glow as they came to rest just shy of the system's boundary. Blackened scorch marks marred the cruisers’ armor ~ telltale scars of recent battles. Despite the damage, the proud symbol of the Free Commonwealth of Vespa shone defiantly on their hulls. Once the ships were stationary, the lead cruiser transmitted a transuniversal signal, a call across space and dimension.

Moments later, a bluish horizontal rift tore through the void, as though a horizon had split the fabric of reality. A second surge of searing plasma erupted from the newly arrived FCS A’aenalin, its massive form dominating the center of the formation. The Inyanthaes-Class Battleship bore a familial resemblance to the cruisers, but its size and design radiated authority. Its hull displayed the triple-ring sigil of Aerum Eitan’s house alongside the Commonwealth insignia, identifying it as the fleet’s flagship. Beneath the shadow of the battleship, a ragtag convoy of approximately three hundred civilian ships trailed like a protective flock, their mismatched designs and varying states of repair revealing the desperation of those who had fled with them.

On the A’aenalin’s bridge, Crown Prince Esari stood at the illuminated table, his features carved with quiet determination. A map of the system flickered to life above him as LUMEN scanned and relayed its findings. "Hold position and let the civilian ships advance further into the system," he commanded, his voice steady yet firm. His gaze flicked between the map and the comms officer. "Let’s see who answers the call."

The officer nodded and activated the transmission. "City of Asarthortar, this is Prince Esari of the Free Commonwealth," the Prince announced. "We are escorting several hundred civilian vessels that cannot be accommodated in Vespa Lakara or Lorenz. We’ve heard you’re taking refugees. We request permission to proceed."

As the transmission crackled into the void, Esari's attention returned to LUMEN’s projection and the mindhive’s steady dictation of information about the Tsenlan State of the Yamatai Star Empire. He studied the planet below ~ a world shrouded in cool temperatures and thick cloud cover, almost idyllic compared to the chaos of the Free Commonwealth's fragmented territories. His mind, however, lingered on the risks: the balance between diplomacy and the tension of bringing warships into a foreign system unbidden.

The convoy of civilian vessels halted midway between the Commonwealth battlegroup and the planet. Esari had made it clear caution above all else. The last thing he wanted was to cause alarm or provoke unintended conflict. Rin’s words echoed in his mind from their last conversation before she and Artemesia had departed for the Yirune arm to rally more rebels. She had reassured him of Akina’s potential ~ a sanctuary where their overflow of displaced civilians could find respite. Yet, the situation across the Imperium had grown ever murkier. U.N.N commanders defected with their ships, resistance pockets flared in unexpected places, and Vaelaris' iron grip tightened as whispers of his transgressions spread like wildfire. Friend and foe alike had become increasingly difficult to discern.

Esari leaned into the command table, the weight of his role pressing against him like the gravity of the void outside. This place could be their haven, he thought, though his instincts urged vigilance. For now, the fleet would wait ~ an envoy of hope and desperation ~ while the answer to their call lingered in the silence of the stars. It was almost sad to him that there was no reprieve for him or his crew, within a day they would be back on the front lines with this oasis behind them.

Asarthortar Palace - Quorum Offices [SECURED]

Aelya's eyes shot wide open when she heard the transmission. Call it a little overkill, but she always stayed tuned in to certain things so that she herself would get the information first hand. Not even two days after the meeting with Unya had rearranged her emotions this kicked off, it really was shaping up to be an interesting couple of years. Though their were more pressing matters at hand, so she turned her emotions off.

It seemed that once more they people of Tsenlan would need the same teamwork that had saved their people just a couple years ago. Would she be able to count on Yamatai to help save their kind once more? With a flurry of messages to be sent she summoned in Kytas, Vasati, and Xythen. While waiting for them to arrive she sent an emergency message to Yui.

Immediately after sending a message to Yui she sent a message to E'stlhond, a starbase that had been built out of the two leviathans formely known as MERN E'stlhualas and MERN Ithond. "E'stlhond Control, Aester of Tsenlan. We have an emergent influx of refugees incoming, prepare to help facilitate them in accordance with the Emergency Management Plan. The Star Army of Yamatai has been notified and may send additional support. Xythen and Othari will be assisting with coordination for on ground efforts with the Akina-Tsenlan Emergency Management response." "Aester, E'stlhond Control, we stand ready to receive refugees." The station's crew flurried about preparing to receive an influx of arrivals who may stay or end up going to Tsenlan.

"Prince Esari of the Free Commonwealth, this is Aester of Tsenlan Aelya Eitan. Permission granted to proceed, E'stlhond and Tsenlan stand ready to receive refugees. The Star Army of Yamatai has been notified and may send additional aid as well. Communication channels for coordination efforts will remain available here as teams in space and on the surface prepare to receive those in your care. Kytas will coordinate any security concerns or requests you might have, Xythen will be coordinating Emergency Management response on ground, and Vasati will be handling any diplomatic needs you may have. However, if you need anything at all do not hesitate to contact me directly. I will remain involved every step of the way to ensure the safest possible transition." Aelya also sent corresponding information for the three parties so Prince Esari would know who on the Tsenlan side would be handling things. She hoped no one would try to weasel in for nefarious purposes, but one could never be to safe. Additionally she sent coordinates for E'stlhond and the area of Tsenlan outside the city of Asarthortar where those in his care could gather to receive welcome and whatever they may need from there.

As Aelya stood she looked to the group gathered in front of her. Kytas nodded, she knew exactly what she needed to do. Without further delay she summoned all guards under her to their posts in accordance with the emergency management plan. After that was complete she left the Aester's office to over see that they had in fact followed her orders before she would turn palace security to Inthara, her second in command. Any quorum offices, residence and sensitive spaces were locked down. Only Aelya, Cheol, ysi members, or members of security would be able to access these areas without being escorted. Anyone that tried to conduct nefarious business would be met with staunch resistance, as peacefully as possible. Xythen sent a message to those who worked for Akina-Tsenlan Emergency Management activating all resources to be on standby for providing aid and shelter. He then also left to make preparations for arrivals.

That left only three people in the room as Vulre stepped forward from the shadows. Aelya looked between the two coldy, there was no time for her to have a breakdown no matter how much she needed to scream. Her brain ran on thin strands of keeping her personal feelings together as she focused solely on the care of her people. As for her heart, well, it was deeply injured with no telling how things would end. The constant punches drove her closer to oblivion, especially after her meeting with Unya. What was she if not there to ensure their well being? As she had come to find out rather recently, that was all she was. She despised that this was the future that might await Ihari and after her meeting with Unya had offered Ihari a release from it should she choose to. Ihari had not decided either way, there was no one connecting her to either side of things other than her mother strongly suggesting her to seek a life she chose. "Vulre bring the full team, we are going to establish a basecamp here in the palace. However, if for some reason if it is needed I will be needing men to escort me directly to where the refugees gather."

Asarthortar Palace - Basecamp [Open to the Public]

The three arrived with extra security in tow to secure the area designated to receive those who may need direct access for communication or coordination purposes. It was a large conference room with a long table at the end, additional arrangements had been made to bring in extra equipment or furniture dependent on who would need to attend. Access to this one area and this area alone was open to the public. However those who were a distraction to the coordination effort or unruly would be removed if they did not need to be there. Aelya sat at one side of the table with Vasati sitting next to her. Shadowguard stood behind Aelya in a protective formation and some were scattered throughout those that gathered. A message was sent to all those who wished to coordinate various efforts were welcome to do so at the basecamp if they so chose. However, communication centers were set up at basecamp for those who wished to coordinate aide efforts, but could not physically attend.

Outside Asarthortar - Aid Zone [Open to the Public]

Crew of the Emergency Management scattered about throwing up various portable aid facilities. They had no clue what they would be encountering and had brought out the full gambit. The first that arrivals on the ground would encounter were several medical aid trailers. Medical staff stood by to triage for wounds both mental and physical. The next are that they would encounter were several shelters to recover in. In this area there were coordinators for integration, temporary shelter, family reconnection and more. Additionally, Tsenlanese diplomats were scattered throughout at each area to aid wherever they could offer assistance. Lo'ken has also set up several stations to offer assistance with food and water provided by their various culinary business ventures. Xythen had a group of coordinators at the front to help arrivals and those rendering aid find their way to where they needed to go.

E'stlhond [Open to the Public]

Staff onboard the E'stlhond ran around frantically preparing for an influx they had never seen before. They additionally were ready to put their training to work in accommodating what ever other entities came to render assistance. All areas were staffed with coordinators, medical staff, and food for those who arrived. Should they chose to remain onboard temporary lodging was also in the midst of being prepared. Ship bays stood ready to receive crew and ships that needed docking. They hoped others would come to their aid, the star base could only accommodate so many.