The F-11X Apollo fighter is a short range high speed interceptor used by the Imperial Military, sometimes used to carry out reconnaissance and patrol missions.
"Litany of Fury, Papa One. I've completed entry procedures and am Oscar-Mike to target location." The pilot of the FX-1 Apollo commented into his radio as the small triangular craft finished it's descent through Blackrock's atmosphere.
"Roger that, Papa One; your orders are to investigate sensor anomalies on the planet and report back, the New Emperor wants an increased presence in this sector of space. Pray the Avaeons aren't setting up under our noses." The Lieutenant replied through the radio.
"Acknowledged, Papa One out."
The Pilot made a face, before he turned back to the Copilot, who was gesturing out the window towards what appeared to be a city under construction.
"Sensor anomalies are concentrated there, I suggest we turn down for a low pass, take some pictures." The Copilot suggested, while the pilot nodded.
He banked the Apollo sharply to the right, bringing it down several thousand feet in altitude; penetrating the cloud layer and banking sharply over the settlement below.
The shrill screech of the Apollo's engines filled the new city, likely catching the attention of anyone who could hear.
The craft passed over once, unknown to those below it had been taking pictures. Once it passed over it banked around yet again for another pass, before it began to circle the settlement.
"Whatever it is, it definitely is not one of ours.. Litany of Fury, Papa One. We have a situation here. I am transmitting photo and visual data now." The Pilot radioed.
"Papa One, Litany of Fury, we're receiving images; ETA is ten Millicentons for further investigation."