Commander Berlini nodded her head in approval of the Chief Gunnery officer's report. The Bow of the Musashi sliced through the azure waves of Æphera's Oceans. Opening distance between itself and the port. "Commander, We have reached minimal safe distance and the Shuttle has launched to secure the captain and the others." The Helm reported smartly. "Bring the Wave motion engine up, Emergency power!" Maria barked. "Wave motion engine up full, Emergency Power. Aye Aye Commander." The Helm repeated. A moment later the titanic vessel rumbled as the immensely powerful engines roared. Sounding like a continuous peel of Thunder. Water boiling and steaming just behind the ship as the bow began to raise. As the Ship left the water's surface, Commander Berlini ordered the Airfoils extended. Along midship. large delta wings extended to help generate lift.<br/><br/>Jeremy didn't have time to argue. "Ok, princess. However, we must hurry." He explained as he began to sprint again. As they reached the main entrance, it would seem that the princess's promises of the security system powered down was true as the shuttle descended without incident. They didn't even bother to lower the landing gear as the hatch hissed open. Jeremy stood at the base of the stairs and helped the princess and her guardian to climb aboard. Once he was sure everyone was aboard, he climbed in as the hatch closed behind him. "Get us to the Musashi, immediately." He ordered to the pilot. "Right away Captain!". Jeremy made his way to the back and again helped the princess and her guardian strap in to their seats. "It's about to get bumpy princess." He explained even as he felt the shuttle accelerate underneath him. Once the natives were secure, he fastened himself into a seat as well. The G-forces pinning everyone back as the Shuttle raced towards the ascending battleship at over mach 6.<br/><br/>As they approached, The Princess, and Her guardian could see that the Musashi was nearly vertical as it screamed towards the heavens. the shuttle deftly maneuvered underneath the Ship's engines as the landing ramp lowered. The Shuttle touched down gently as the ramp closed behind it. Even though the ship's was nearly vertical, the gravity generators on board gave everyone the impression it was straight and level. Wade and Jason were already up and making for the door. Jeremy made room for them so they can get off first and to their Duty stations. "Your Highness, the Gravity on the ship is Earth Normal so it will be pressing down upon you more than your own world." Jeremy explained as he undid their seat straps. "Please come with me to the bridge." He stated as they got off the shuttle so it could be stowed, and the fighters readied.<br/><br/>The Door to the bridge hissed open as Maria turned and saw the Captain. "CAPTAIN ON THE BRIDGE!" She stated. Not that any one expected that the staff come to attention. "Status report." Jeremy asked as he came next to his Executive Officer. "Sir, We are presently breaching the planet's ionosphere, We have just received spatial coordinates from Captain Kagarazaki." Maria reported professionally. "Very good, Once we leave the planet's atmosphere, Execute a warp." He stated. "Sir, calculations are already being made and should be ready once we leave the atmosphere. Jeremy nodded. " Very Good, Commander. Please ensure that our guests have good seats. All hands, set for Condition 1 battle stations." Jeremy ordered as he moved to his seat and station. Maria saluted as she gave a nod to a Marine stationed for security. He dashed off to find a couple of chairs for the Princess and her Guardian. When the Call to battle stations was given. there came several short blasts of an alarm before the Bridge's normally bright lights were dimmed to a dull red glow. all along the ship, the crew raced to their battle stations as many donned pressurized suits in case of hull breeches.<br/><br/>Out at the battle, the pirates were finding the surviving members of Valkyrie squadron to be an almost impossible foe. Even though they had numbers, that seemed to mean absolutely nothing to the warrior women. The battle continued to rage when a beeping came over the the Lazarus fighters instrument panels. Signaling a ship coming out of warp. As the Ship appeared, everyone's eyes grew wide. "What is the Yamato doing out here!?" one Valkyrie pilot called over the tac net. The Yamato. The legendary sister ship to the Musashi. A Super Dreadnought Class Space Battleship. The hero of the Gamilon War, the Savior from the Attack by the White Comet empire, and the ship that turned the tide of the Bolar Wars. The Yamato was quite literally the definition of a "Hero Ship". The Pirate mother ships and fighters all where thrown into Chaos as they saw the legendary ship appeared. Though to the Lazarus Fighters, the truth came out as their IFF pinged back that it was the Lazarus Corporation Battleship, Musashi.<br/><br/>"Gunnery Chief, Target the Pirate Motherships, Leave the fighters to Crimson Lance and Indigo Squadrons." Jeremy ordered. "Comms, Contact Valkyrie squadron. Have them fall back to the Musashi.". The Comms ensign acknowledged her orders before she bent her console to do her task. "Valkyrie Lead, This is Musashi. You're ordered to Fall back to the battleship. Crimson Lance and Indigo Squadrons will provide cover and relief. I repeat: Valkyrie Lead, you're ordered to Fall back to the Musashi. Crimson Lance and Indigo Squadrons will provide Cover and relief.". It was organized Chaos as the Musashi waded into battle. Her Anti-aircraft guns firing away at the Pirate fighters that thought they could stand up to the Might of the Musashi.