The Valiant drops out of warp to respond to a fake emergency buoy placed by some Orion Pirates who begin a coordinated attack on the Starfleet ship. The new Orion ship upgrades need to be tested, and what better way than a live test against one of the flag ships sisters? The Orions attack with torpedos and disruptors in a first volley, then jump to warp maneuvering to take on the Valiant from a distance. "Minimal damage to the ship. Shields holding at eighty-five percent," came the voice from Engineering. "I don't understand sir," said the science officer. "They just jumped to warp!" "Are they moving to attack pattern?" asked the Captain. "Yes sir, they're coming about, pattern delta two five." The Captain considered the options. "These are the new-type ships we've heard about. They all but destroyed the Edmonton. They're using us as a live test." The bridge crew looked shocked. "Bring us about along this heading ensign, warp one. I want a long range targeting solution, phasers and photon torpedoes. We need to know what those enemy ships can do. If those green skinned bastards want a test, we'll give them a damned test." *** Orion Blockade Runner built in Truespace Valiant built using Starkiller's Connie Parts Kit Rendered in DAZ Studio