Before the planet was consumed by the plague, its now dead leaders had sent a distress signal to any planet or ship within their communications' range. Fortunately, a patrol fleet stationed on the Republic fringe world of Kirrilik had intercepted the message. The fleet, consisting of one Devastator-class Battlecruiser, one Providence-II star cruiser, and two AV-66 jumped to lightspeed, heading for the infected planet.

The fleet had emerged from hyperspace several kilometres away from the orbiting bio-ship and within its visual range. Admiral Oram Kinsir stood on the bridge of the Devastator-class battlecruiser [i]Endurance[/i] and observed the alien craft kilometers away from his fleet.

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The admiral then walked over to one of the crew manning a terminal and asked him:

[b]Oram:[/b] Crewman, what is the status of the planet down below?

[b]Crewman:[/b] 9 of the 10 settlements located on the planet have been destroyed sir, the only one remaining is the largest city on the planet, which still possesses some operational facilities.

[b]Oram:[/b] Very well, send down a recon squadron, I want to see what's going on down there.

[b]Crewman:[/b] Relaying orders now sir. Should we also move to engage the unknown ship?

[b]Oram:[/b] No, let's wait and see, wouldn't want a galactic war on our hands now would we?

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Down below on the hangar of the [i]Endurance[/i], several Republic Assault Troopers, along with a handful of HAM Troopers gather near 3 PATGs. A man dressed in an officer's uniform addresses the gathered personnel.

[b]Officer:[/b] You will be tasked on recon of the surrounding area, ACA trooper 707, or "Colt" will be joining you as your commanding officer.

As the officer is speaking another figure in yellowish armor approaches the rest of the group, making his way beside the officer.

[b]Officer:[/b] The transports will await your evacuation on the ground, be sure to return to the rendezvous point immediately after commands from Colt. Understood?

The troopers yell a unified voice of affirmation, as the officer replies back.

[b]Officer:[/b] Good, good luck and godspeed gentlemen

He says as he walks away from the crowd, returning to the bridge.

[b]Colt:[/b] You heard the man, troopers. Let's pack up and move out!

Several of the troopers proceed to put their helmets on, before making their way to their assigned gunships. As soon as all personnel are ready for departure, the hangar blast doors open as the craft slowly rise from the ground and fly out, diving downwards towards the planet.