The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 505

Session Start: Sun Jun 27 13:22:19 2021
Session Ident: #TAW-Session505
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-642.3.1 - a little back in time
<DeathStar> Location: Erusia
<DeathStar> *Warren eyes the paperwork of the damage the Erusian forces have taken the past six months holding back the Dark Ones and the Tsivrixsh, throwing the papers down with a disgusted grunt*
<DeathStar> *he reaches for his jar of pills*
<Jackieness> <Arhn> *places her hands on Warren's shoulders*
<DeathStar> <Warren> I am afraid to report that we will have to make decisions. We still have a sizeable force, but we'll have to throw it only in one direction. There is rumors of another Dark One force coming from the Unknown Region. So - if we want to be ready to fight them, we need to leave the rest of the galaxy to fight the Tsivrixsh and the Dark Ones behind us.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Or we can let them be and join the others and fight the Tsivrixsh
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<DeathStar> *Warren removes his hand from the jar without taking a pill*
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<Jackieness> <Arhn> "The Ascendancy is in the unenviable position of fighting a two front war... fronts opened through treachery."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes, until we can recover the stolen ships. *he grinds his teeth* I have some people looking into that. *He turns to face her* So, which do you think we should focus on?
<Jackieness> <Arhn> "Historically, my people have long prepared for confrontation with the Dark Ones... the conflict with the Tsivrixsh was unforeseen."
<DeathStar> *Warren grunts* The Tsivrixsh are merely pains in the ... *he tampers off his language in front of her* Very well; let us focus on the unknown Dark Ones.
<DeathStar> *He stands up* I'll travel to the PAX and let them know about the decision. *He leans on his cane* I imagine the second part of this war is going to be much nastier
<Jackieness> <Arhn> "Pains with numbers, but they are a blunt instrument, weilded by the Dark Ones behind the scenes."
<DeathStar> *Warren nods in agreement, reaching with his comm and contacting someone familiar to them both* I'll make sure our contact is keeping in touch with finding those ships. If we can find them maybe we can help out the others.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT/TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> DATE: 10-642.3.20
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *The PAX council has been spending the entire day screaming it's head off at the Empress, which I will cover in just a moment; meanwhile the Iron Paw has been supervising Taiga and the others trying to remove pieces of the second PAX's hull and adding it to the original PAX, but due to material, it is a pain-staking process, making it takes an entire day to take a piece off and then several more to reattach it (cont)
<DeathStar> *as for the giant gash along the side caused by the tendril, Taiga notes that might be beyond their repair capabilities, but some remain hopeful and some of the bigger holes might be too much. Otherwise the PAX's teleport system is only open for brief times and is on lockdown, causing ships to be used currently or teleporters (cont)
<DeathStar> *Adeline sits in one of the labs, going through material she's taken from the other PAX while Katrina feeds people in her place, having the holovid on while the chaos is going on*
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek is continuing to fight the losing battle of keeping the pax charged. Marcus is helping move the heavier stuff around for the smarter people doing the repairs.
<DeathStar> <Ao> You know you don't have to keep trying to charge those old batteries
<DeathStar> *Ao calmly leads Drasek away like someone who's worried for an elderly patient*
<Xanatos> <Drasek> ....have'nt much else t'do, luv.
<DeathStar> <Ao> They been installing the other batteries
<Jackieness> <Myria> *rolls a small power core past Drasek and Ao as if to add emphasis to Ao's statement*
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Maybe I can fix th' old ones.
<DeathStar> <Ao> .., At what cost, Dras?
<DeathStar> *Ao puts her hands on her hips, eyeing the batteries* I mean, these things are like ancient - from our days. *Referring to the first reality* And I don't know about you but I don't know shit about how to fix these things
<Xanatos> <Drasek> ...yeah s'pose I don't either.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Feelin useless. Want to help somehow.
<DeathStar> *Ao jokes* I suppose if you could find the manual from those days that'd be a different story
<DeathStar> *Adeline goes through the stuff in front of her quietly*
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek squints in thought.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Roight. 6* He turns and moves off to do just that, fight some old information that may help them.
<DeathStar> *Meanwhile in the council meeting, the representives from all the races are there, though it's not the major races that seem to be throwing the fit. It's the smaller races. Theron is there for the Erusians and Shiva for the Cartel I believe. The smaller races are raging about the teleporters being shut down and when they are used, the bigger races or the Suisen Empire is using it, not letting the other races have access
<DeathStar> *The Empress, playing the part of Erevis, sits in her chair, arms crossed, drumming her fingers, with Lenneth beside her, but you can tell the Empress is about to blow up, unlike how Erevis might.*
<Jackieness> <Xeres> *is sitting with Theron among the Erusian delegation*
<DeathStar> <Race A> We need those teleporters! <Race B> You are destroying our entire planets' economies! <Race C> You promised to protect us but you are strangling us!
<Alicia> <Red Fox> *sits quietly, listening*
<Xanatos> <Theron> With all do respect. I understand everyone's cause for concern. But this war has been difficult, and if those of us who are larger fall...you will not stand a chance. We are fighting. And dying. So that you all may survive.
<DeathStar> *the smaller race council member points* Yet they are still opening it for the Erusians to move about to come to the PAX, or to move about in this war. <Lenneth> You know the Dark Ones took over the system. We are simply being safe to make sure it cannot be done again. We are nearly positive we have prevented it from happening, but by doing shorter windows and using it for military purposes we can prevent another incursion
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "I understand your problems, but you have to remember, keeping it open would be a huge security risk."
<DeathStar> *The Empress murmurs to Lenneth* I am pleased your mother made it so she cannot be voted out anymore, because these idiots are so riled up I am not so sure they would not try something
<Xanatos> <Theron> Please, let us not waste time being concerned about how much coin is in our coffers and instead focus on the war at hand and how we all can help in this effort.
<DeathStar> *the race eye Fox and Theron, looking displeased, pointing at the Empress* We want to hold a vote to reopen the teleporters. *The Empress rolls her eyes and leans forward, slamming her hands down on the table, jarring the council member who said that* <Empress> You want the truth? The reason you all do not have much - if any - teleportation time is because you are insignificant in this war. *she motions at Theron* The Erusians are so. This war is about those who can, not the cannot. The teleporters are being opened for those who can end this war. Can you end this war. No? You cannot? Then sit down. Yes, you all can probably outvote the major powers, even with their double votes. And my voting power. But I will still find a way to make you pay in the end. *she approaches the counci member, sparking with hyperspace power* We are protecting you foolish have nots. Do you want to actually help in this war, or simply wait for us to end it? *she waves a hand* I am done here
<DeathStar> *she exits*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Ah.. um... well
<DeathStar> <Race D> ... *they eye Theron, then Lenneth, probably seeing them as the main leaders of this meeting now*
<Xanatos> 6* Theron blinks at that, glancing at Xeres and then Lenneth.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Lets call a recess. *the races nod; likely they will approach Theron to make a deal with him*
<Jackieness> <Xeres> *leans over to Theron* "We could use the Ascendancy merchant fleet to move additonal materials to the smaller civilizations as a... how do the humans say? An olive branch?"
<DeathStar> *the races perk up*
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "A good idea. Supplies are likely tight."
<Xanatos> 6* Theron listens to Xeres and then nods in agreement.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Oh thank goodness
<DeathStar> *she mutters*
<Xanatos> <Theron> Yes, a wise idea. 6* He bows his head to Xeres before looking to the others.
<DeathStar> *The Empress storms along, with Erevis waiting in the wings and joins her*
<Xanatos> <Theron> It is slower, old fashioned in a way, but think of how you all may aid the war front and we will recripocate in kind.
<DeathStar> *the other council members seem receptive to the idea and move to work with Erusians; the Erusians gain +5 Galactic Bonus*
<Jackieness> <Xeres> *rises, hands clasped together as she bows to the other delegates*
<DeathStar> *meanwhile, the Empress arrives in the battle room and brings up the maps with Erevis joining her* <Empress> Now that is done
<DeathStar> <Erevis> That will bite you later.
<DeathStar> *Adeline enters with her materials and sits down as the Empress prepares for the weekly meeting*
<Xanatos> <Xan> What will bite you? 6* He sips from a tea as he sits down.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> She went off on the Suisen Council
<DeathStar> <Empress> They are petty minded races that think of only of themselves
<DeathStar> *Warren steps in, taking a seat as he taps his cane on the table*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Ah, yelling at people feels good sometimes, don't it?
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...when they're being idiots of course.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *shows up to the council, looking sullen, but insisting upon inquiry that she is representing the allied Dark Ones*
<DeathStar> <Empress> I quite enjoyed it. The one counciler leaked urine I believe. Or his race's equivelent; he thought I was going to fry him
<DeathStar> *the other members peer at Noire, going quiet*
<DeathStar> *the race's give excuses to Theron and promise to meet with him later. Clearing out slowly*
<Xanatos> <Xan> CHIP send me the recording of that.
<DeathStar> *CHIP dings Xanatos' datapad*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan chuckles to himself at the immediacy of that and sips more of his tea.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Oh my. That was sudden.
<DeathStar> *The Empress opens up the map* The Tsivrixsh have taken over all the Dark Ones did
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Hmmmph... so much for that." *brushes back her hair* "I'd rather be at the war council anyway." *turns on her heel and starts moving* "Ta."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> *peers up* Well there was a power vaccuum
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "That one has the conceit of a Dark One coupled with the overconfidence of youth."
<DeathStar> *Taiga arrives at the war council, looking exhausted*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I guess this meeting is adjourned. *She nods to Theron and Xeres* Thank you both
<DeathStar> *She nods to Fox as well, moving to exit*
<Xanatos> <Theron> Indeed, excellent work in the meeting, Xeres. Let us take a recess for an hour before we return.
<Alicia> * Fox likewise heads out.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> So the Tsivrixsh are set up in position all over the place to strike out any of us
<DeathStar> *at
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "It seems to have satisfied the other delegates. Indeed with the war, the merchnat fleet is sitting idle as those ships are not fit for combat duty."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Luckily their strategies haven't evolved much since our first war with them. Brute force with bigger weapons and stronger soldiers.
<DeathStar> <Empress> Correct. The odd thing is the area around the Cartel they have left alone for the most part. *she zooms in* The Tsivrixsh have for the most part not moved into the power vacuum there. The Dark Ones are still around the area a little in the corrupted planets, but other than that, the Cartel has been left alone
<Jackieness> <Noire> *steps into the war room now* "I scared off those politicians for you. You're welcome." *takes a seat*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Wonder if the Cartel made a deal, they're pretty good at those.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> You think they made a deal with the Tsivrixsh? Hm. I could see it
<Xanatos> <Xan> Wonder if Shiva would actually tell is if they had or not.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *to Noire* "Lets hope they don't do anything stupid." *to Adeline* "I wouldn't be surprised."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Would the Tsivrixsh make a deal with the Cartel? They aren't exactly the sort to see eye-to-eye."
<DeathStar> <Empress> Well we could ask later. *she peers around* Before I move onto phase 2, does anyone have anything to report? *Warren leans forward* As you know, the Erusians cannot assist in the war coming up over here. *he sets a picture down* The Dark Ones in the Unknown Region have begun to near here. I give them another month - two at max.
<DeathStar> *The photo shows a swarm of ships, making it look like dark cloud*
<DeathStar> <Warren> I also have an agent working on getting the stolen Erusian ships from the shapeshifters to they can't be used against us and finding the remaining shapeshifters
<DeathStar> *Lenneth takes a seat* Great.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> How many ships are thta to make that cloud?
<DeathStar> *Taiga tilts her head*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Well I lost count.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> As for my report, the repairs on the PAX will take months. If we try to plug in all the holes - and that's assuming we can. And it will mean remaining stationary
<DeathStar> *Erevis lets out a bitter sigh*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm assuming that's a large portion of their fleet."
<DeathStar> <Warren> *grunts and nods to Charlotte* The Erusians will hold them back for now
<DeathStar> <Warren> So you do not have to worry
<Jackieness> <Noire> "So why not park the old PAX in Yggdrasil orbit, and outfit Nu-Pax for battle?"
<Alicia> * Charlotte seems a little relieved at that, at least.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I wonder how hard it would be to convince the Templar to pincher these dark one.
<DeathStar> <Empress> It would be wiser to send the other PAX out and blow it up
<DeathStar> <Empress> But that would mean losing it for parts
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...as I recall... blowing it up would also mean possible killing my family..." *narrows her eyes*
<DeathStar> <Empress> If we send it far enough away you should be fine. Most likely. I will think of ways to protect you. But we hav a powerful weapon here - two in fact - and we are sitting on our hands removing it piece by piece to fix one
<DeathStar> <Empress> Mind you this one's power is depleted somewhat with two core batteries being drained
<Xanatos> <Xan> IF we could figure out how to repair this ship without needing to rip up the other one, then go nuts on using the other as a big bomb. But until then we aren't so much sitting on our hands as instead just having them cuffed.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'll try to work faster
<DeathStar> *Taiga hangs head* Just the allow is so powerful
<DeathStar> *alloy
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Though I wonder if it was wise at all to remove another timeline's PAX..."
<DeathStar> <Empress> .. not very
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... we're desperate."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I mean I guess I could have Drasek go out there and work with me like a giant tool
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Hyperspace might could cut faster
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Ao too
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... i wonder what will happen when its time to pay the piper..."
<DeathStar> <Empress> We can ask them. How has our Billi Dark One been working out?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> She has been working on some rituals on Andrea
<Xanatos> <Xan> What exactly are you expecing to happen with this absconded PAX?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> And going over the ritual book
<Xanatos> <Xan> That you all keep ominously saying it shouldn't have been taken?
<DeathStar> <Empress> Nothing could happen. But when you take items of key importance from realities, bad things happen
<DeathStar> <Empress> It would be like taking *she muses* An Erevis from reality
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Good thing it wasn't being used."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Consider all the important events that this PAX has been invovled in... then consider what would have happened had the PAX not been there."
<DeathStar> <Empress> That you know of
<Xanatos> <Xan> I'd do it. 6* He shrugs at that, the point not hitting for him.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Of course you would."
<Jackieness> <Noire> *leans back in her chair, looking smug* "Maybe we'll be invaded by Dark Ones who overran their universe because the PAX could not be reclaimed by your counterparts."
<DeathStar> <Empress> Alright, Here's what we need to focus on now. *she peers at Noire*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *glances at the Empress, though ehr glasses catch the light, obscuring any true emotion that she might be showing*
<DeathStar> <Empress> Someone find Bobbi. And see what she has learned on the ritual Book and Andrea's condition. Next the Tsivrixsh are moving fast.
<DeathStar> <Empress> Who here is up to battle with them?
<Xanatos> <Xan> I'll work on the Tsiv problem. It'll be like old time. So FUN. 6* He sighs, leaning forward to eye the map
<DeathStar> *they seem to be spread out all over the Suisen Territory and Earth and a bit of Erusian*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... I suppose we still haven't foudn the hold that Somelier has crawled off to, hmmm?"
<DeathStar> <Empress> We have the Aquarius and some Suisen Battle Ships, as well as Earth is ready to do battle
<Jackieness> the hole
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I suppose we will be using the Aquarius as our ship?
<Xanatos> <Xan> Unless they decide to run off.
<DeathStar> *the Tsivrixsh seem to be working toward Earth itself, having taken over Susien and the Tsivrixsh territory iself*
<DeathStar> *the Dark Ones that are left are nested mostly in Cartel territory*
<DeathStar> *but not doing much*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...mmmmmm...it would be ironic if the Dakr Ones we just fought were actually fleeign from the Dakr Ones now coming out on the Unknown Regions."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> They did not put up much of a fight
<Xanatos> <Xan> They might be building their numbers to hit Erus on both sides.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Keep an eye on that, Warren.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "We destroyed their military leadership. Somelier is a weasely mad scientist, not a commander."
<DeathStar> <Warren> It is a possibility, they do have a bit of a foothold in our territory but they seem to have a hate for Earth
<Xanatos> <Xan> As for the Tsiv, Earth is going to have to be our main defense. Then we can do raiding attacks with the Suisen Cruisers and Aquarius.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Why Earth? I'd focus on other worlds first
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You know we'll help with the raids."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Even the Dark Ones didn't put much of an effort there
<Xanatos> <Xan> Earth spanked them when they shouldn't have ages ago, maybe they still hold that grudge.
<DeathStar> *Cuddles arrives with Bobbi, who is holding a book*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's a bit suspicious that the Dark Ones aren't doing anything right now, but maybe they're just biding their time."
<DeathStar> <Bobbi> I was summoned?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "How are things going?"
<DeathStar> *The Empress nods*
<DeathStar> <Bobbi> Well, I have been working with Kyouki
<Jackieness> <Noire> *attention is piqued when Bobbi appears*
<DeathStar> <Bobbi> She's a fast learner and I think she can cast most of these spells
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I don't doubt it."
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<DeathStar> <Bobbi> There's a few good ones. A transport spell for Dark Ones. Spells of the soul. Homonculous spells. I think we can fix your mother there.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Now you have my attention."
<DeathStar> <Bobbi> Kyouki can cast that there - it just requires her to drain a bit of power from the Dark One by linking it to them
<DeathStar> <Bobbi> And there's spells to instantly kill a lot of people on this ship and eat their souls
<DeathStar> *Bobbi smiles innocently* I'd be weary of any Dark One who could do that
<Xanatos> <Xan> Is that...many of them?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's quite the feat."
<DeathStar> *Erevis deadpans* And Marcus was friends with her?
<DeathStar> <Bobbi> I doubt it. I am surprised she had a book that could do it
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Having a weapon and actually using it are completely different."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Well that terrifying.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Well... I should have paid more attention to the metaphysical capabilities of my heritage."
<DeathStar> <Bobbi> Anyway, I'll work with Kyouki and see about waking her up. Your other mother is there now
<DeathStar> *She moves off*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Draining a dark one..."
<DeathStar> <Empress> So, we might have Andrea back on her feet soon
<DeathStar> *Lenneth eyes the map, then looks at Xanatos* So, looking at this, there's a lot of targets; should we fly around and defend worlds, or focus fully on Earth, Dad?
<DeathStar> <Warren> We do have Lemon and Kane on Earth
<Jackieness> <Noire> "As for drainign a Dakr One, I do possess that ability. I used it on the strongest Dark general."
<Xanatos> <Xan> I'm going to talk to the earth folk. See how capable they feel they can be. If Earth can hold the lind and defend from the Tsiv we could really whittle them down with hit and run tactics.Those cruisers jumping out on a Tsiv cruiser's aft would fuck them up.
<Xanatos> (those Suisen cruisers)
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Okay. *touches his arm* You go rally the troops.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I'll talk to the Aquarius' Captain
<DeathStar> <Empress> I suppose with Erica looking after Yuki, I will need a new Fleet Commander
<Xanatos> 6* Xan smiles at Erevis and kisses her cheek, then stands and moves off.
<DeathStar> *Empress peers down a short list of names*
<DeathStar> *Lenneth hurries off*
<DeathStar> *At the medical bay, there is a figure with Reikana*
<DeathStar> <Empress> Since this area is safe from the Tsivrixsh for whatever reason. *she motions at the Cartel* We will focus our efforts on our lands and Earth. Someone get me Red Fox
<DeathStar> *she nods to Charlotte*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *comms her mother*
<DeathStar> *Bobbi passes Reikana and the figure, moving to join Kyouki and Andrea, holding up the book*
<DeathStar> *Ren sleeps on Charlotte's head in fox form*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *watches Bobbi walk past*
<DeathStar> <Elwyn> She will be fine, Reikana. However, you should not do this weird ritual. *Referring to draining a Dark One* It sounds risky. *she sits down, looking her age - 70ish*
<DeathStar> *but only for am oment, soon looking 30ish*
<DeathStar> <Bobbi> When the time comes, just chant this and use your blood and energy. You can even use yourself to bring her back to full energy.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus takes a break from moving heavy stuff around and sits down on a bench in the shopping area, eating his lunch.
<DeathStar> *Katrina rests her arms on Marcus' head*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *looks over at Elwyn* "What am I supposed to do?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Hey Handsome
<DeathStar> <Elwyn> Just wait. She wouldn't want you to hurt yourself for her.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Oh, hey Kat. Salami? 6* He holds up his sandwich
<DeathStar> *The elder Elwyn looks over the scene*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> *leans down and takes a bite* Not bad
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...ok...I'll wait and see what happens then..." *sighs*
<DeathStar> **The Empress meets with Red Fox when she arrives* I want to make a contract with your company. *she lays out deals with purchase a bulk of materials, ships and otehr goods that the Suisen Empire will need to ride out the war, showing how much they're needing in the days to come* We can open the teleporters briefly to bring them through whenever you say and pay in full
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Your family doing okay in all of this?
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "Can do." *lists a reasonable price for it*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Mmmhm. The kid has moved off world to do his own store. I'm just riding out old age. *she notes, looking more middle age*
<DeathStar> <Empress> It is a deal. *she does her signature on the datapad*
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "Good to do business with you."
<DeathStar> *Bobbi steps back away from Kyouki and Andrea*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Seems like you'll have a while to ride.
<DeathStar> *moving over to Elwyn and Reikana* Of course, you might could do it.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, I suppose that's the idea. And how have you been doing? Running off to punch Dark Leaderd
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *looks over at Elwyn again*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I do want to help out, but I'm right in thinking I'd need a volunteer?"
<DeathStar> *The Empress bows to her and moves to step out, having a meeting later with the Cartel to buy some materials as well*
<Alicia> *am I right*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Mostly. Andrea pulled me out here into these skirmishes and then got hurt so just punching things that need punching I guess.
<DeathStar> *Elwyn peers at Kyouki, then Reikana* Haaa. *she cups her hands* Just ... be careful. Don't give up too much that you hurt yourself seriously. *her tails flicker*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...would it be safer if we convinced my sister to drain both of us?"
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I did get a really good hit in my last big fight. Huge ego boost.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I know." <Charlotte> "... I... I hate to say this, but I'm not strong enough for this. Maybe..." *she pauses* "a cocktail sausage..." *has a dark look saying that last bit*
<DeathStar> <Elwyn> *she looks at Reikana* Noire ... Noire has in many ways been a prodigal child when it comes to the Dark Arts. But watching her growing up, when she would switch places with you, she can fall into pitfalls too. *she notes, then thinks* As a Kitsune. *since Reikana has her powers* You should follow your instincts in this matter. You are half-me
<DeathStar> *Ren peers up at this*
<DeathStar> *Elwyn winks at Reikana*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Well, I always did believe you could surpass everyone. *she pats his head*
<DeathStar> *Lenneth arrives at the Aquarius, but that will be done later or off scenes*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "I'll talk to my sister. She won't admit it, but she is really worried too."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I don't think I will ever be able to repay the support you gave me all those years ago. I've been very forunate in that I've gotten support when I need it most, but you were at my most uncertain time.
<DeathStar> *Elwyn nods and smiles* Okay. Lets bring her into this. *she nods to Kyouki*
<DeathStar> *Katrina sits by him* Hey, we've supported each other. I consider you one of my best friends
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Just becareful with what is to come. I get a bad feeling
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Still a little weird, sometimes, for me you know. But I'm definitely glad I didn't act like a fool and throw away our chance at friendship when those time hijinks happened to me. 6* He pauses at that and nods.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> It's all been feeling a little...much. I think it's just the beginning too. I'll keep an eye on the battle line and keep you updated so JM knows if he's getting close to danger.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Yeah. ... I imagine it was weird. *she leans back, probably reflecting, then hands him some more lunch - having eaten his food* Here. And thanks
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Earth
<DeathStar> *Lemon peers at Xanatos, then offers him cake*
<DeathStar> <Lemon> How is it?
<Xanatos> <Xan> Amazing as always. Thank you.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Thank you! It's for Cheryl's birthday in a few days
<Xanatos> 6* Kane glances between them.
<DeathStar> *Lemon jots notes then brings out another cake type*
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Try this one!
<DeathStar> *more cakes surround Kane*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Oh. Wait. If I eat too much I won't be able to fit in my pants.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> ... Kane said something like that too...
<ChadWinters`> When did you care about fitting in your pants?
<Xanatos> <Kane> I have had to double my cardio to keep my weight even.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> So what brings you here?
<Xanatos> <Xan> I care because I might get locked in a hand to hand fight with Tsiv and will need to keep from losing my breath.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan pulls out an emitter and activates it, showing a copy of the battle map.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Ohhh. *she peers at Darien, who is no longer using his exosuit due to off screen training*
<Xanatos> 6* Kane leans forward to peer at the map.
<ChadWinters`> The fantasy world you conjure up sometimes, Durran.
<DeathStar> *Lemon peers* Yes, it has gotten bad; they've taken over all the territory the Dark Ones did. Well, most of it
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah, so despite struggling to get through the last conflict our enemy is basically replaced with a fresh force.
<ChadWinters`> They were more prepared than we had planned on. 6He crosses his arms, his exhausted look far more prominent.
<DeathStar> *Lemon studies the map and notes they've not messed with the Cartel territory; there is a tiny black mark indicating the Dark Ones have retreated into Cartel Space where they started, but otherwise the Tsivrixsh have avoided it*
<DeathStar> *Taiga sits there, eating cake* And we have another massive force heading here from the Unknown Regions
<DeathStar> *Taiga noms cake after cake*
<Xanatos> <Kane> The strategy of filling those spaces is...odd. Surely they cannot hold that much space with their force, or they're working with a much much larger force.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I imagine they are picking up key worlds in it and filling in the map. Like a RTS game
<DeathStar> <Lemon> *demonstrates by loading up a game*
<ChadWinters`> Well, it still forces us to keep our forces spread trying to retake those worlds, while they're able to recover and rebuild.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> ... *glances at Xan*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It could be they might not even have a lot of forces on some worlds.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Uh right, so our scout are still working on trying to build out what sort of numbers we're expecting.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I am guessing ... Darn game! ... you think they are coming here?
<Xanatos> <Xan> But, I think between them and the dark one that this fight is more traditional in what we're used to fighting. They're definitely aiming in this direction.
<ChadWinters`> I'd imagine they're gunning for the tree.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> The tree?
<DeathStar> *Lemon glances at Kane*
<Xanatos> <Kane> Yggdrasil out near Kumen and Geyze. What interest would the Tsivrixsh have in the tree?
<ChadWinters`> What interest would anyone have with something that powerful?
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I mean I know what it is, I'm just confused as to why. HAs there been information on them showing desie
<ChadWinters`> It's constantly under restriction as to who can access it.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Well, as for Earth's defenses, we have an orbital defense system, and 25 smaller ships and 14 major cruisers that are constantly here protecting us
<Xanatos> <Xan> Honestly I didn't consider them going after the tree. I just assumed they never let go the grudge from their previous losses to earth.
<ChadWinters`> The Templars almost started a full blown war over it. It's a point of power. Whether they know just how powerful it is, to them it could just be a massive trophy.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> And I been telling KAne we should put Dias up in space with his fist extended
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Well ... We could divert ships to the tree assuming the President wanted us and the Empress gave us permission
<Xanatos> <Xan> We need more intel to make sure that's the case. Which we will work on. But ultimately I wanted to know if Earth could hold the Tsiv at bay while we use our cruisers and employee some less honorable hit and run tactics?
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I guess it would depend on the size of the force
<DeathStar> <Lemon> The ships there could slow down a force for a bit
<ChadWinters`> Lemon's right. If they sent their full fleet all at once...
<Xanatos> <Kane> We are working hard on building up our fleets but these things take time. We have to be careful with what we have as well. It is...a great risk.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> We can speed up the shipyards production but then you get shoddy ships
<DeathStar> *Taiga noms* Maybe we could outsource a bit
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Kumen builds ships
<Xanatos> <Xan> Well once we get some proper numbers we might have to flip it. Suisen protectors and Earth attackers. But either way I really feel like we need to work together on this.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan pauses and nods to Taiga.
<ChadWinters`> And do you think they could manage to keep up the production level?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I know Tora managed to fix the broken Aquarius in a month
<DeathStar> *Taiga looks pissed*
<ChadWinters`> And one person doing that much will only burn them out.
<Xanatos> <Kane> There would be an adjustment period for our crews to get used to their technology. It is quite different.
<ChadWinters`> Regardless, I do agree with you Taiga. It's about time that Kumen steps up on the galactic level and help out.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well, for now, they are making ships that protect themselves and the tree
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Which Tora probably saw as a higher priority
<ChadWinters`> She's not wrong to a point.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> But I agree, making materials for others is needed now, like Earth
<Xanatos> <Kane> Ah, well we have protection for the tree we can focus on the Tsiv.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'll get you the numbers that Tora managed to make
<ChadWinters`> Then I think using Kumen to help build up Earthgov's Fleet is the right choice now.
<ChadWinters`> Whether they just make more of our current ships designs or something else they can hammer out
<DeathStar> *Taiga muses* Also Geyze has a ship builder but she's a bit slower.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan considers
<Xanatos> <Xan> More spirit weaponry could help in the war effort for sure though.
<ChadWinters`> Can they pull themselves together enough to help off planet?
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Yes, the Tsivrixsh are not accustomed to that are ethey?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'll see what I can do. *She steps out to get the numbers and answers*
<DeathStar> <Darien> *he sits* So anyone going to answer the elephant in the room?
<Xanatos> 6* Kane glances to Darien curiously
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'm sure they already are asking Shiva or someone but I'm curious on your thoughts. Why are the Tsivrixsh avoiding Cartel space when they could be moving into the territory the Dark Ones left behind
<Xanatos> <Xan> There's definitely some kind of deal happening there. They were going to ask Shiva as I was leaving, who knows how much she'll actually reveal.
<ChadWinters`> Two possibilities. They're either playing a feint to make us question them, or they have a side deal
<DeathStar> <Darien> *drums fingers* Tsivrixsh aren't typically deal makers
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's just odd
<ChadWinters`> So it would you to believe it's just a feint
<DeathStar> <Darien> Maybe but that's also odd. Do they typically feint?
<Xanatos> <Xan> And really I can't remember a time they've ever liked the Cartel. But I'm not sure what they actually gain by anything else.
<Xanatos> <Kane> Perhaps their forces is not large enough to contest those point and risk splitting their war effort between multiple sides.
<DeathStar> *Taiga returns* They have 8 Aquarius level ships and 2 older model Aquarius ships from the days of the original Aquarius
<ChadWinters`> Well...6He leans against something, his arms crossed. 1"Have you ever seen the Cartel sacrifice that many of their own to benefit themselves in the long run?
<DeathStar> <Lemon> That may be it
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Oh speaking of - did you know the council members came close to a vote of no confidence on the Empress until she scared the shit out of them?
<Xanatos> <Kane> A vote like that at this time?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Yeah to force teleport usage
<ChadWinters`> I mean, I'll be the first to admit, if they're playing a long con, being the first to rally behind everyone joining together for this fight, they'll have caught me off guard
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Since they can't usurp the Empress anymore
<Xanatos> <Kane> Hm, a lot of those civilizations have an overreliance on the PAX technology. I can see how it being taken away is a personal affront.
* ChadWinters` looks at Taiga. 1"Well, in the council members eyes, this war has been a failure. A lot of people have died."
* ChadWinters` nods towards Kane.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Yes. And the larger powers being granted limited usage seems "unfair"
<Xanatos> <Kane> It is unfair, I believe. But I am glad I'm not in a position to solve that particular issue.
<ChadWinters`> Personally, I think this is an unintended consequence. But one that the Empress should've planned for.
<DeathStar> *Lemon nods* We will need to step up our game and get ready for the Tsivrixsh it seems.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well, I just wonder what will come next. Well, I need to get back to work
<DeathStar> *Taiga waves*
<Xanatos> <Xan> I have a slight change to the plan until the numbers tell us different. Earth and Suisen cruisers will be our defenders. But me on the Aquarius with all sorts of similarly powered Kumen ships could be the knife running through the lines. You know, if Kumen is down for it.
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<DeathStar> <Lemon> I am guessing you will be talking to Ymir next then
<ChadWinters`> You're thinking they Kumen/Geyze ships will be unexpected enough to catch the Tsiv off guard.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I guess so! I don't think I ever have so that should be fun.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan nods to Chad.
<ChadWinters`> That's hoping the Dark One's or someone outside hasn't leaked their designs to them.
<ChadWinters`> But it's a risk worth taking.
<Xanatos> <Kane> I will do some research on the other nations on the council. Evaluate their viability without PAX tech and determine how much risk they may have on us.
<ChadWinters`> Kane, see if Earthgov can't provide to them what the PAX can't.
<DeathStar> *Lemon nods to Kane*
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods but knows that might be a tall order.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Dope....now Erevis might want to try some of this cake...
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Lets just hope the Empress does not get fed up and destroys all the techh with a button press
<ChadWinters`> She won't.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> 10-642.3.23
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *Cheryl sits in medical with Yuki, hat down, having not left it much lately. Lemon shows up to cheer her up with some cake since it's her birthday*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hey, Lem. So I've been hearing rumors.
<DeathStar> *she doesn't seem to pay attention to the cake, so Lemon sets it to the side*
<DeathStar> *meanwhile, the others meet the Empress at the Aquarius*
<DeathStar> <Empress> We might have a small crisis
<DeathStar> *Adeline puts on a suit*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Crisis?
<ChadWinters`> What now?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What's up?"
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods to Cheryl as he steps in with Lemon, moving to glance at the medical report for Yuki.
<DeathStar> <Empress> One of the Tsivrixsh fleet has been spotted heading in Earth Space heading for a major Earth colony. *she shows it, one of those space colonies that rotates to give it gravity and inside is earth like stuff despite it rotating*
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...why?
<ChadWinters`> To test our response.
<DeathStar> <Empress> If they destroy it or take it over it could be bad. And no other ship is nearby, so I am sending you all in. I am hoping it is not a destruction move on them since civilians
<DeathStar> <Adeline> It is interesting they are moving on it
<ChadWinters`> Is it though?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Are they not the warrior race - why fight a defenseless colony?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "To bait us."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Perhaps. We will see.
<DeathStar> *Adeline steps inside*
<ChadWinters`> You assume they're working on the same principles as in the past.
<DeathStar> <Empress> I am sending a Suisen Cruiser. You are fleet commander with Airym the Captain. *to Xanatos*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan nods and moves to get on the ship.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl mumbles to Lemon* They say that Yggdrasil has healing fruit or objects on it. I am wondering if I could get permission to explore it and grab it
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Is there such a thing?
<DeathStar> *Cheryl shrugs*
<DeathStar> *Adeline takes a seat in the blue lightened, circular bridge*
<DeathStar> lighted
<Jackieness> <Airym> *is seated in the command chair of the Aquarius*
<DeathStar> <Mire> Welcome - you are logged as Guests.
<DeathStar> *Mireille stands next to Airym*
<DeathStar> *the Suisen Cruisers escorts the Aquarius as they leave*
<DeathStar> *Ben is off to the side, aiding the ship as they are undermanned*
<DeathStar> <Ben> Ship is responsive
<DeathStar> <Mire> Hyperspace engines are online
<DeathStar> *The other ships jump*
<DeathStar> *Ren rests on Charlotte's head*
<ChadWinters`> Plan for the worse, Durran.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Prepare for launch."
<DeathStar> *Mire's glow* Launching Captain. *the engines purr, silky smooth, and the ship leaps into hyperspace*
<DeathStar> *eyes
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Battleworld
<DeathStar> *Lorelei's team has reached floor 3 finally and been granted rooms like their idol had once*
<DeathStar> *Rachael flops onto a bed*
<Xanatos> 6* Valen falls face first onto the same bed.
<DeathStar> *Lenny lifts Celeste up and dumps her on the same bed*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Oh smells nice. 6*He says though muffled
<DeathStar> <Rachael> You better not be talking about me
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> We now have to do 5 fights each. And it looks like Moira has moved onto Rank 4. Or left this place.
<Xanatos> <Valen> No you smell like onions. 6* He sits up and pats the bed to feel the quality.
<DeathStar> *Rachael magics him off and moves to the bath*
<DeathStar> *Lorelei moves to go to the elevator to move up and see if Moira is still about*
<Xanatos> 6* Valen falls over from the hit.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "So glad to have a good room at last... now we can concentrate on the actual fights."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> You know the fights will get harder now. *she peers at Durt as he walks in, having joined their team*
<Xanatos> <Valen> I put all my work into defense so I'm really coming to a wall soon, too.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "I know."
<DeathStar> *A few minutes later, Lorelei returns, cheeks puffed*
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt sets a bottle down as he plops in to a chair.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Her room ... is like a mini palace.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Turn your defense into an offense.
<DeathStar> <Lenny> I do not like how they make each room better as you get higher
<Xanatos> <Valen> It's the only thing I like about this whole thing.
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt glances at Lenny. 1"It's call incentive."
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> She has a servant!
<DeathStar> *Vesper makes a noise, already gathering their clothes to wash*
<Alicia> <Celeste> "So, what's the issue, anyway?"
<Xanatos> <Valen> ...it's concerning how easily she's doing this by herself. I guess it shows we were just holding her back.
<DeathStar> <Lenny> No, it means she will be in trouble and die alone soon
<DeathStar> *She states matter of factly
* ChadWinters` points at Lenny.
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt points at Lenny
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Can we team up before then?"
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Does anyone else get the thought that maybe this is nothing more than a process for Amazo to find a stronger body to take over?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> *jerks* ...
<DeathStar> <Lenny> ... how ingenious. Celeste, you should walk out when we reach Rank 4
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> No?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> It is a possibility
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> I mean, maybe he's so egotistical that he lives for the fight like Dias does, but what's his end game?
<Alicia> <Celeste> "We're leaving?"
<DeathStar> <Lenny> I will not have you become the God of War *she nods*
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Eventually he'll find someone that can beat him. Does he seem like the type that would train and come back? Or just take over?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I do not remember enough to say
<Xanatos> <Valen> We'll trick him to take over Durt, then it'll be an easy fight.
<DeathStar> <Lenny> Amazo is a hard one to pin. It is best to defeat him. He is not the heroic type.
<DeathStar> <Lenny> He fought against Gartareh once but for his own gain
<DeathStar> <Lenny> I will fight him either way
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> If that's what it takes. 6He shrugs.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> ... well, for now, we will rest. *she eyes Rachael come out of the bath and change into newly cleaned clothes by Vesper*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Hm. Take over the body of a weakling... *she thinks on that as she lays down*
<DeathStar> -TBC for now-
Session Close: Sun Jun 27 22:25:39 2021