The Star Axis suffered a major setback yesterday. The deep space exploration command ship; Axis-1 was shot down by pirate gunships while on a diplomatic mission in Iron Dragon Territory. A squadron of 12-15 pirate ships assaulted the Iron Dragon base and opened fire on Axis-1; disabling its shields. Axis-1 took evasive action and began to engage the enemy gunships to buy time for the Dragon defenses to respond but was eventually overcome by the sheer numbers within the attacking force. The crew of Axis-1 managed to abandon ship and escape before being rescued by Iron Dragon forces at a nearby shop.
In response to this incident, Axis command has approved a new military spending plan. The Axis-1 has been rebuilt and plans are underway to upgrade the ship's weapons, engines and armor. Production of advanced armor has accelerated and new escort fighter craft have been made available for tasking. There are even reports that a new advanced deep space stealth reconnaissance aircraft has begun operations in neighboring sectors. With their shipyard fully operational, it won't belong before the Axis develops an effective counter to the threat of piracy.
In response to this incident, Axis command has approved a new military spending plan. The Axis-1 has been rebuilt and plans are underway to upgrade the ship's weapons, engines and armor. Production of advanced armor has accelerated and new escort fighter craft have been made available for tasking. There are even reports that a new advanced deep space stealth reconnaissance aircraft has begun operations in neighboring sectors. With their shipyard fully operational, it won't belong before the Axis develops an effective counter to the threat of piracy.