The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 700

Session Start: Mon May 27 00:00:01 2024
Session Ident: #TAW-Session700
<DeathStar> Alright
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 3
<DeathStar> 1
<DeathStar> -0-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-660.11.10
<DeathStar> Location: Risokyo
<DeathStar> *the group is set up in a temporary palace area while the new palace is being constructed, since the PAX was not settled on. Ren glances around the meeting room while Adeline is moving some paperwork around*
<DeathStar> <Ren> It feels a little weird to move into the city proper
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...I prefer the PAX."
<Seraphna> Jaime> We’ll look into a more permenant docking in the future, but Jikuu did not want to see the PAX rest so we
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Thinking about it, a lot of things feel weird that didn't before."
<Seraphna> Jaime> We are doing a sort of compromise.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "So what will the PAX be, then?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, it's that or leave the PAX a part of the city forever.
<DeathStar> *She rubs the back of her head*
<Dias`> *Id floats there* A symbol is useless if it's rusts.
<Seraphna> Jaime> The head of our special presence. It is still battle ready.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I feel like that's the actual reasoning."
<Seraphna> *spacial
<Jackieness> <Noire> "So Suisen flagship then."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well, right now even the Squall serves at that function
<DeathStar> <Adeline> It's not as strong as the PAX but it's faster and more mobile, plus a lot smaller
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mmm, yes. I suppose one could call the PAX a fleet base. Rather than Flagship.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That does make it sound even more impressive."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...mmm...and what about the Promenade or residential housing on the PAX?"
<DeathStar> <Adeline> well
<DeathStar> <Adeline> That has resumed as normal
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Residents have begun returning to their homes after a check
<Seraphna> Jaime> The teleporters make it seamless with city at any rate.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MMmmmm...then some semblance of normality, despite the change."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> For the most part
<DeathStar> *Adeline motions at the stack of papers she has* Here is the reports on the Coalition. I know Jikuu is not thrilled by them, but --- *she leaves the but hanging*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...so now then... what is the bad news?"
<DeathStar> <Adeline> She might be interested in the information here
<Seraphna> **Jaime peers around** Did we put a bell on her yet?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...yes...where is she?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> She could be resting in her room.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Probably. I understand not wanting to make big decisions while emotional."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Then I'll go over the other report first.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *loooks at Jaime* "Your call... cna you handle it yourself, or do you want to summon Jikuu?"
<Seraphna> **Jaike sets down a stuffie that looks like Jikuu**
<DeathStar> *Ren deadpans, eyeing Charlotte, then back*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Her stand in will have to do.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Then Adeline, please proceed."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well then, I will do both reports intertwined then.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Taiga has begun to build the Suisen fleet as Jaime has requested - including Noire's on the side.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm...a special order."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> She did discover something unusual while beginning the fleet building process, and she is unsure if it has ties to the Coalition report I'm about to give. The Iron Paw is missing and it appears that they left the city fleet since the time incident. The Coalition - Id and I have been looking into them and it appears someone on the inside has indeed likely took some of CHIP's files and might even has been or is listening in. We should have a block though now
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I set the block up a few days ago
<Dias`> <Id> Hopefully between you and I, it'll work.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Ulieah and Imugem wouldn’t just leave with the Paw without informing us.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...why was the Iron Paw's absence not detected until now?"
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I would hope not, since the PAW was designed to be a mimic of the PAX
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Does it have a CHIP?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Kaelan might be able to get us information, she’s set up a number of her dark doors there.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> It has an AI sort of like a CHIP
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hrm… **she looks over the logs**
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I do not know how it escaped notice though
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Let's find that out then."
<Seraphna> Jaime> I’m worried for the occupants, most of the famfrits from the Cridhe’s home world live on it.
<Dias`> <Id> Well, if they used the piece of CHIP they took, it could explain how.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's what I was thinking."
<Dias`> <Id> But not how those inside were taken. Someone should've noticed it, unless...
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well the issue is
<DeathStar> <Adeline> The Iron Paw is afforded it's own flight plan and where it wants to go
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Does it not have some sor tof beacon or IFF?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Yes, we normally allow them full autonomy but they always kept in contact.
<DeathStar> *Adeline slowly speaks* Normally the PAX knows where it is at all times. With everything going on lately, that fell through the cracks
<Seraphna> Jaime> Let’s get Kaelan on this. I imagine she’ll want to know where her mothers are.
<DeathStar> *Ren drums her fingers on the table and stands; Adeline eyes some other stuff on the agenda then nods* <Adeline> Yes, lets
<DeathStar> *She shuts it off*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan peeks from
<Seraphna> Behind Noire** You rang?
<DeathStar> *Adeline motions at Jaime*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...you are needed, Kaelan."
<Seraphna> **Jaime brings her up to speed and Kaelan frowns, opening a dark space and searching for the Paw’s connections**
<Dias`> <Id> What is the Suisen Empires stance on this Coalition?
<DeathStar> *Adeline glances at Jaime*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mixed. Jikuu isn’t happy after recent events. But I trust the new leadership.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What does that mean?"
<Dias`> <Id> Do you plan on stopping this Coalition or allowing them to become big enough to have power in the Empire?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Right now I think we’re watching them to see how it goes.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Last thing we want is another Cartel, one is bad enough."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> The door in my bedroom is connected. We could go to the PAW.
<Dias`> <Id> You understand that if you take to long to take a stance, it'll become to late, correct?
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well, they're definitely causing enough trouble by making Jikuu stay in her room and bad mouthing the Suisen enough that some smaller worlds are thinking about ditching
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MMmmm...the Coalition is no more fond of the Cartel than we are. I doubt becomign another Cartel is on their vision board."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And yet, they're following the same path."
<DeathStar> <Ren> It almost feels like they're sowing discord among the members
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Its a conventional propaganda strategy. EarthGov has used it as well."
<Seraphna> Jaime> I think we’ll have to consider taking them in. Crushing them will only push out those hesitating.
<Dias`> <Id> Indeed, Ren.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "That being said, what we don't know is their end goal. Also the state of the Iron Paw."
<DeathStar> *Adeline steps through the doorway Kaelan provided*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Anyone wanna come?
<Seraphna> **Kaelan motions at the door, Jaime follows**
<Dias`> <Id> Taking them in could have it's own downside. *It floats to and through the doorway*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Not sure I want to enter Kaelan's bedroom..."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...nor i, but this is a necessity for our investigation." *rises and follows*
<Seraphna> **The bedroom is a relatively clean room with two beds, the other Zegretta’s**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Alas that Kaelan puts all her doors in such places."
<DeathStar> *The Iron Paw looks normal as always. As they head for the bridge though and meet with Imugem and Ulieah, the former looks fidgety at them being here*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...Charlotte, this bedroom is ratehr mundane."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It is, but I don't want to comment on the state of someone's bedroom."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Mommas? Any reason we had a rebellious moment and didn’t invite your dark princess?
<DeathStar> <Imugem> You shouldn't joke about such things.
<DeathStar> *she sniffs*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I would like to know what is going on.
<DeathStar> *Imugem peers at Ulieah
<Seraphna> **Ulieah looks unhappy**
<DeathStar> <Imugem> I see only one of them
<Seraphna> **Jaime holds up the Jikuu and plush**
<DeathStar> *the famfrit captain looks perplexed*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Jikuu has a live feed.
<Seraphna> Jaime> So we would like to know why you ran off and I would really like to know who in my family is playing games with me.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> *from the plush* "Please, explain."
<DeathStar> *Imugem confers with Ulieah*
<DeathStar> <Imugem> We were asked by the Coalition leader to use the Iron Paw and it's resources to set up the Coalition.
<Seraphna> **Ulieah seems unhappy about all of this**
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "And you did?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> And you would only agree to this is a member of the family asked.
<Alicia> * Jikuu sounds disbelieving
<DeathStar> <Imugem> I agreed mainly
<Dias`> <Id> Interesting.
<Dias`> <Id> This definetly ranked low on my possibility charts.
<Seraphna> Ulieah> Not like this.
<DeathStar> <Imugem> They wanted to see how you reacted and how you worked together with your support group gone
<Seraphna> Jaime> Whoever it is was part of that support group… this… it’s too soon for this.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "'Support group'? Is that really all they were to you?!"
<DeathStar> <Imugem> It's never soon for the enemy
<DeathStar> <Imugem> To start tearing your heart out
<Seraphna> Jaime> **looks at the Jikuu doll** Who are you talking to?
<Dias`> <Id> There theory is sound. Your enemies won't wait until your at your strongest or fully prepared.
<DeathStar> *Adeline motions at the others and stops at the computer*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mother spent decades training us. Still… if they want to see the response, I think I have one.
<DeathStar> *sits down, working at the terminal*
<DeathStar> <Imugem> Yeah?
<DeathStar> *Rubs the back of her head* That is?
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I still do not think hostility is the correct action right now."
<Seraphna> **Jaime looks over, then frowns** This coalition nonsense needs to stop. I get testing us to see how we react but if you all want us to rule with confidence you need to stop treating us like children. Return to the fleet.
<DeathStar> <Imugem> Well our role was done the moment you found us. That was the agreement between me and Ulieah.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> They keep awesome and beautiful allies.
<Seraphna> Ulieah> Yay!
<Seraphna> Jaime> We need to be a strong family and build the next generation of this empire in a solid foundation. So… whoever it is needs to stop and come home and advise me knowing I’m always going to listen.
<DeathStar> <Imugem> I can't say what they'll do.
<Dias`> <Id> Hmmm. I suppose thos person won't stop until they're satisfied with an answer.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I know, but those I suspect are smart enough to be listening in right now.
<DeathStar> *Adeline looks up from the computer* Are they seriously making the Coalition? There's files and Famfrits out there that are a part of it
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Is this some sort of back up group?
<Seraphna> Jaime> An internal conflict to test us. The danger to that is if those that side with the coalition become radicalized.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm..." *checks her fingernails, letting the others sort it out*
<Dias`> <Id> You believe that they would radicalize people? Interesting. *Id floats over to Noire* Family affairs can be so intriguing at times.
<DeathStar> <Ren> You think this person would make a radicalized version of the Suisen? Sheesh
<Seraphna> Jaime> Intentionally? No.
<Seraphna> Jaime> But I know the power a few mutters in the dark can become.
<DeathStar> *Imugem is already ordering the Iron Paw back home*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "... that was such a terrible idea."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... the empresses need to make their decision."
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-660.12.25
<DeathStar> Location: Earth
<DeathStar> *The party is indeed held at Earth this time, the mansion full of people. Ren is in her fox form eating food at the table, Cheryl and Mem are in Santa outfits, John is hitting on the ladies Hotaru and and Tab, etc*
<DeathStar> *Adeline lingers near Lemon*
<Seraphna> **Angela joins Cheryl and Mem in costumed mayhem**
<DeathStar> *Mem eyes Angela, then makes Angela's Santa outfit even shorter*
<Dias`> *Chad takes a drink from his tea cup*
<DeathStar> <Mem> Ho
<Dias`> *Dias is stuffing his face full of food directly where it's set out*
<Seraphna> Angela> Fuu.
<DeathStar> *X raises an eyebrow at Dias*
<DeathStar> <X> Try not to choke
<Seraphna> **Jaime is wearing one of Erevis’ super traditional Christmas Kimonos**
<DeathStar> *Ren dangles from a banister and tries to land on Akatsuki in fox form*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *is wearing her formal kimono, looking as sour as usual*
<Dias`> *Dias hurks, then starts coughing as he swallows hard* Sorry. That last punch here kind drained the tank a bit....
<Alicia> * Akatsuki catches her mother
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Why ever do you look so happy, my beatiful daughter?
<Seraphna> **Kaelan inspects Noire’s kimono**
<DeathStar> *Ren paws Akatsuki*
<Dias`> *Chad looks at Cheryl* I change my mind. This was a horrible idea.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh, but I was just getting into it
<DeathStar> *she winces as something breaks*
<Seraphna> **Libbie and Sephie appear to be challenging Wade to various bets**
<Dias`> *Chad glances in that direction* Good thing this isn't my place.
<DeathStar> *Aya, Evette and Fiona seem to be in the kitchen trying to cook something*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That is true
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm...I am getting restless again, mother."
<Seraphna> **Jaime passes Lemon some sake** It is our traditional vintage.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Have you asked Taiga about the progress of your ship?
<Dias`> *DIas grabs a plate of food, holding it out to X* Hungry?
<DeathStar> *she looks around for Taiga, not seeing her*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan puts a Santa hat on Noire, a black Santa hat**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm...I suppose it would not hurt to poke...though I have not seen her lately."
<DeathStar> *John heads for the roof*
<Dias`> *Chad sets his tea cup down*
<DeathStar> *Andrea fumbles around in her pocket*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Lets see
<DeathStar> *Andrea hands Noire a comm to call Taiga*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I guess I need to do the speech thing to everyone. One moment
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks down at the comm then sighs before trying to call Taiga*
<DeathStar> *Cheryl moves over to the front of the room, lowering the music*
<Dias`> *Chad glances at Cheryl, a slighty smirk on his face appearing, having forgotten she drew the short straw*
<Seraphna> **Angela looks over curiously**
<DeathStar> *Adeline squints and Ren poofs into human form*
* Xantop has joined #TAW-Session700
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I wanted to thank everyone for coming out here today. I know this has not been an easy year on many of us. Hell, it's not been an easy decade for many of us. You could rewind that back further. It's not been an easy lifetime for many of us. But here we are. All of us together. Enjoy the holiday as a family.
<Alicia> <Akatsuki> "I'm just glad there's no more universe devouring threats."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I like to think it's the little moments that make it worth it, maybe. To keep going if even a little bit. So enjoy the night everyone. Go wild, break a few things, and enjoy the company with someone you like a little
<DeathStar> *Cheryl downs her glass of champaign*
<Xantop> 6* Kane raises his glass in toast and takes a sip.
<DeathStar> *Noire meanwhile would connect to Taiga, who's voice is both that of someone who is tired from working late, and whispering, as if they seen a ghost* ... Yes?
<Seraphna> **Angela joins her with a glass** I like you a little~
<Dias`> *Chad grabs his tea cup, taking a sip*
<DeathStar> *Cheryl moves peers at Angela, poking her nose* I like you a little too.
<DeathStar> *Aya comes out to Chad, having cooked some cookies* Here
<Seraphna> **Jaime puts a Santa hat on Adeline**
<Dias`> *Chad turns to look at Aya and gives her a smile, taking one and eating it* Thanks Princess.
<DeathStar> *Adeline glances up while Lemon hurries around, putting down stuff for people to place their drinks on*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well kiddoo
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Taiga... I notied you were not at the party... is everything alright?"
<DeathStar> *she looks at Akatsuki* Hopefully your kids won't have to worry about such things anymore
<DeathStar> <Ren> Speakng of, when will you have kids of your own.
<Alicia> <Akatsuki> "..."
<DeathStar> *Aya smiles, looking around* Aunt Cheryl sure knows how to throw them. That or everyone wants to let some steam off.
<DeathStar> *Ren's ears wiggle cutely, as if tempting Aka*
<Dias`> <Chad> Well, I pusehd it because her in to hosting it, knowing it'll torture her a bit on the inside.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> ... *pause* I was doing some late work on your ship, when I saw her.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Saw who?"
<Dias`> *pushed her into hosting*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Erevis, I think. Hair's shorter though. I'm trying to get a closer look to verify. Dont want to upset the kids. *she can be heard moving, and the connection disconnects*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...don't take any risks. I'll assemble...damn." *uses the comm to send out a Striker alert*
<DeathStar> *Ren looks up* Who would do a Striker Alert right during the kid talk
<DeathStar> *Ren sulks*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *turns and heads for the nearest teleporter*
<DeathStar> <Aya> Well, it looks like it's a lot of fun
<Dias`> <Chad> You should enjoy it then.
<DeathStar> *John leaps onto Tabetha from the second floor*
<DeathStar> <Aya> .. *nods* I will then
<Seraphna> **Tabetha catches him**
<DeathStar> *Adeline hands Kane his own Santa hat*
<Dias`> <Chad> I'll go let the kids know to stop hiding. *He smiles at her and turns to move to the kitchen*
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *Ren grumbles as they arrive at the hanger*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *moves along to find Taiga*
<DeathStar> *The lights all off, leaving the area in a creepy state*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Something wrong with the PAX?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Not sure
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Christmas Ghosts.
<DeathStar> *Ren looks for the lights to the hanger; after turning it on, they would see this is the hanger that Taiga has been working on Noire's ship
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Taiga reported an Erevis doppleganger." *tries to shadow portal to Taiga's work room*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Why would an Erevis doppleganger be in here of all places?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Ghost of christmas past?"
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...that's what we need to find out..."
<DeathStar> *there's a clanging sound under a bench*
<Alicia> * Charlotte checks
<Jackieness> <Noire> *uses her tndrils to lift the bench*
<DeathStar> *Taiga sits there, holding her head*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Ay ya ya ya ya
<DeathStar> *Taiga gets to her feet*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...well?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Hold on
<DeathStar> *Taiga brings up the cameras and monitors and spread it out in front of them, rewinding back*
<DeathStar> *in the dark, you can sort of make out what looks to be a short hair Erevis looking woman checking out the work on the ship Taiga is making for Noire, then turns and walks out into the hallway right as Taiga is trying to get a look*
<Seraphna> **Si yawns, looking about as she wakes near Taiga**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...why the interest in my ship?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Are you always nearby?
<Seraphna> Si> Unless Taiga wants me elsewhere.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Not sure unless some of the stuff I'm putting in it has drawn attenton
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Who is that?"
<DeathStar> *Taiga attempts to draw the pathway of the woman*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It looks like they're in engineering right now
<DeathStar> <Taiga> If they're an enemy they could do a lot of damage
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...Myria is likely down there."
<Seraphna> Si> The ship ‘s new AI should have detected an intruder.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> True; it hasn't detected an enemy yet. That's a good sign
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Noire can you warp us to engineering?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Yes, I've been there plenty of times." *opens a shadowportal there*
<Alicia> * Charlotte heads through
<Jackieness> <Noire> *moves through the portal*
<DeathStar> *The group arrives and they find Ao, who has been MIA for a bit now, dressed exactly like Erevis, almost to a T. She wasn't at the wake, she hasn't been on duty since. Taiga studies her, then cranes her head as Ao moves and inputs various things at the computer, studying the information and downloading the info into her datapad and moving on*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> So. What do you make of it?
<Seraphna> Si> I think she went funny with Erevis dying. Leyaeh has seemed worried about her.
<Alicia> * Charlotte scans her
<DeathStar> *her scans seem to be alright, at least*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... what is the chance that Ao is part of the Coalition?"
<DeathStar> *Ren looks over what she is accessing* She seems to be studying security flaws
<DeathStar> <Ren> As well as the state of engineering
<Jackieness> <Noire> "aiga, cna you lock out her access?"
<Seraphna> Si> High.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I can try. She is a member of security herself.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Right now, she is a potential securty threat."
<DeathStar> *Taiga tries to revoke her security access*
<Seraphna> Si> Unless she went dark to analyze security in secret.
<DeathStar> *Ao finally seems to take notice of them*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm..."
<Seraphna> Si> Hey Ao.
<DeathStar> <Ao> Why are you all down here?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm... wondering where you've been and why you re-surfaced now."
<Seraphna> Si> Well we heard a pretty ghost was down here.
<DeathStar> <Ao> It'd be so much easier if I could just ... *she attempts to lock Taiga out*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> **tendrils the datapad**
<DeathStar> <Ao> .... *The Progenitor frowns and hyperspaces away*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> And she's lost access and is not deemed an intruder
<DeathStar> *now
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Hmmm. Well this is getting rediculous.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Can we track where she went?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> We should probably involve the Empresses and security. Though her wife and kids are in that.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We'll see if we can
<DeathStar> -TIME HOP-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-661.2.1
<DeathStar> Location: Cheryl's Manor
<DeathStar> *Cheryl leans back in her seat, relaxing*
<DeathStar> *John joins the group, having been helping Dias with his side project for Stacey*
<DeathStar> <John> Hota, Tabby, I'm back
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Saved you a slice of Tony’s.
<Dias`> *Chad sits down, sliding over a folder to Cheryl* Homework for a potential job.
<Dias`> *Chad looks at John* And how's that going?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> By the way guys. We have a group meeting with all the teams soon. To discuss everything and make sure there is nothing we're missing
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> As well as this coalition group that has the Suisen in a tizzty
<DeathStar> *Isis looks quiet at the mention of the coalition, and a bit shifty, from her work bench*
<DeathStar> <John> I'm feeling good to be honest
<Xantop> <Kane> You believe maybe there is a lurking enemy waiting for their moment to strike?
<Dias`> <Chad> Well, there's some strong theories on the whole thing.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl takes the folder* I don't know if the Coalition is a threat outside stealing a few worlds from the Suisen, the Cartel, and Earth
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But I do know we have Xevil and Spade out there still
<Dias`> <Chad> I'm been working on that.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Funny you mention that since I been poking resources too
<Dias`> <Chad> Durt and Lorelei should be poking around for me.
<DeathStar> <Isis> I got a question - what do you think of this Coalition group.
<Xantop> <Kane> As long as the people are being taken care of, who lords over them shouldn't really matter to us. It is when the people aren't being taken care of that I feel a need to act.
<Xantop> <Kane> So perhaps some recon to determine if that is the case?
<Dias`> <Chad> It was inevitable. Some of the smaller planets have no real power so it only makes sense someone would come in, band them together.
<Dias`> <Chad> And when groups like the Suisen Empre and the Cartel expand so much, some planets tend to get forgotten.
<DeathStar> *Isis nods*
<Dias`> <Chad> But as long as they don't rock the boat to much, or cause me any headaches, I'm fine leaving them be. *He looks at Isis*
<DeathStar> <Isis> I suppose that makes sense
<DeathStar> *Isis looks at the datapad*
<DeathStar> *Cheryl begins to look at the folder while Aya serves everyone coffee*
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-661.3.2
<DeathStar> Location: Risokyo
<DeathStar> *the teams meet up to discuss their cases and plan of action*
<DeathStar> *the palace now properly built*
<DeathStar> *Adeline walks around the large meeting room table and hands out papers to everyone. Cheryl eyes her's and Ren yawns, flipping through her's*
<Seraphna> **Jaime looks a bit tired, Leyaeh looking even more work down**
<DeathStar> <Adeline> It took some coaxing but we finally got Imugem and Ulieah to tell us who the leader of the Coaltion is
<Dias`> *Chad looks over it, glancing at Jaime and Leyaeh* You two look like shit.
<Alicia> * Jikuu looks over the papers, looking more professional than before.
<Xantop> 6* Kane glances through his papers.
<Xantop> <Kane> Oh? Who?
<DeathStar> *Adeline taps the screen and Lenneth's face comes on it*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Lenneth Zhenmei, one of the former Empresses
<Xantop> <Kane> Oh? Sibling drama?
<Dias`> <Chad> Indeed, Kane.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Thank you so much for allowing me a chance to work through... enough of my grief that I can confidently make rational decisions."
<Seraphna> **Jaime’s tired look is justified**
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well thankfully it seems the last month or so the Coalition has quieted down.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> But it's still active
<Dias`> <Chad> ...This potentially leads to newer problems, depending on how this all shakes out. *He looks at Jikuu and Jaime now* And how do you two intend on handling this?
<DeathStar> *Isis folds her hands, sitting with Chad's side*
<Seraphna> Jaime> When we heard of Ao acting strange I thought that was it but… Lenneth and I…
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MMmmm...we've been plugging the holes in the ship of state. The Cartel, EarthGobe, and Tsivirxsh have likely done the same."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "First up is to deal with our security issues."
<Dias`> <Chad> Let me ask you this, who outside of this room, knows that Lenneth is their leader?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...but yes...if this Coalition issue blows up again... and this gets out... it could turn most of the galaxy against the Suisen."
<Xantop> <Kane> Can we pause for a moment and discuss...why? Has anyone spoken with Lenneth to understand what is going on?
<Seraphna> Ulieah> Most of those who signed on must know. Unless she is working with a proxy.
<Seraphna> Jaime> She has made herself unavailable or I would have already.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> So far only this room knows, yes
<DeathStar> <Isis> She has .. reached out to me
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Ah?"
<DeathStar> <Isis> She wants me to join her group
<Dias`> *Chad taps his finger on the table* Thank you Adeline. *He nods to her and looks at the other two but stops as he looks at Isis* Makes sense.
<Xantop> <Kane> If there is a capital of some sort then an in person visit would be in order, no?
<Dias`> <Chad> I'll be honest, this is a political nightmare that if isn't handled properly, will probably ruin the Suisen Empire's standing for years.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "This is why I was so determined not to make decisions while still overly emotional."
<Seraphna> Jaime> I don’t get why Lenneth of all people would do this, she should know the damage it could cause.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I believe Lenneth likely has some plan or idea if her identity is to come out. Infact, I'm positive she plans for her identity to come out
<Dias`> <Chad> A battle of ideologies perhaps, of as was mentioned amongst you in the past, a test to see if you're ill prepared.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> It's the only path forward
<Seraphna> **Jaime sits back, doing her best not to show how badly she’s hurt**
<Dias`> <Chad> I can't speak for the other members of Alliance, but the moment it's found out that this is splintered off group from the Suisen Empire, they'll be waiting to strike.
<Dias`> <Chad> It's what I would do.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "And if we were not? What then?"
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I can no longer trust anyone who would attempt such a 'test'."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MMmmm...the alternative would be to blow the top off of this ourselves in a way where we control the narrative."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Do we really want to risk controlling the narrative?
<Seraphna> **Jaime sits quietly and eyes the table**
<DeathStar> *Isis rises* Excuse me
<Dias`> *Chad looks over at Isis* I figured that question you posed had more behind it. Personally, I don't care about the inner struggle of families, but if you want my advice, I'm more than willing to assist. *He looks over at Adeline and Noire* That's a dangerous game.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Its an option, and not one to be taken lightly."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Noire is correct."
<DeathStar> *Isis steps out of the room*
<Seraphna> Jaime> There is another route.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Someone monitor Isis, please."
<DeathStar> *Adeline waits for Isis to step out of the room then brings up a monitor of her*
<Dias`> *Chad eyes Jikuu* I see.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
<Dias`> *Chad glances at Cheryl before shifting to get up*
<Seraphna> Jaime> This coalition, Lenneth is using her knowledge of those who feel forgotten or discarded to create them. To push together people who at the end of the day just want a seat at the table.
<Jackieness> <Noire> I'm not empress nor do I sit on the legislature. However, while I still have a seat at this table, then I will lay out options. I cannot tell you which option to take, though." *looks at Jaime and Jikuu*
<Alicia> * Jikuu waits for Chad to leave before stating "Also Chad."
<Xantop> <Kane> All the previous Empresses ultimately had Erevis to fall back on in time of struggle. Unfortunately that is no longer possible, and if you two are not up to the task...a lot of people are reliant on this not failing. Again, I recommend and in person meeting, do whatever you must to make it happen, clear communication is the path to peace.
<Dias`> *Chad looks at Jikuu and Jaime* What debt I had to the Suisen Empire died when the last Empress passed away. I hung around and continued assisting Erevis out of respect for and Durran. From what I can tell, this isn't something I want to tie myself in to.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Do you guys have people in place yet for Xan, Erevis, and Meg?
<Dias`> <Chad> Id, I leave you to decide your own decision on whether you help them or not. *He grabs the file he was given and leaves*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It looks like all our time was eaten up with this coalition nonsense
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...indeed. This Coalition has been a dangerous distraction during a critical juncture."
<Dias`> <Id> I believe you should focus on the later problem you talked about then.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well. *she eyes the notes* I suppose next time we'll have to speak about Xevil and Spade
<DeathStar> *she sounds annoyed*
<Seraphna> **Jaime sits back and rubs her temples** I feel as though no one bothered to actually listen.
<DeathStar> *Isis seems to be getting in touch with Lenneth*
<DeathStar> *using the contact info she was given*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I feel that way as well."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Well. So
<Seraphna> Jaime> Jikuu. I’d like to start an initiative to give the smaller elements of our empire a bigger voice. Agreeable?
<Xantop> 6* Kane considers something and then smiles to Adeline as he prepares to leave.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Very."
<DeathStar> *Adeline gives her dad a nod*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...as long as you cna be trnsparent and leave no room for Lenneth to twist it, then that should defang a great dela of their message."
<Dias`> <Id> Winters has been working tracking them since we all returned.
<Seraphna> Jaime> We’ll give it a non-confusing name. Something they can get behind. The Suisen Coalition perhaps?
<DeathStar> *Isis finishes speaking and goes to return to the meeting
<DeathStar> *Isis blinking at it being mostly over*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Let’s extend the offer to every underrepresented world.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Workshop that more, Jaime. It sounds more like a shadow attempt to annex them into the Suisen Empire."
<Seraphna> Jaime> They are already in the empire. I’m merely going to make their movement official.
<Seraphna> Jaime> And firmly under our control.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "This isn't just about the Suisen Empire. Remember that EartGov, the Cartel, and the Tsivirxsh Empire have been targetted."
<Seraphna> Jaime>Yes, members of our council.
<Seraphna> Jaime> They’d probably target Erusians but everyone knows those sentiments never work in the Ascendancy.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I’m tired of games. It’s time to stop nonsense before it starts.
<Dias`> <Id> And how do you plan on that?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Be better.
<Dias`> <Id> That is not a plan.
<Seraphna> Jaime> It is. I already outlined the plan.
<DeathStar> *Isis sets her datapad down on the table and walks out*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Isis.
<DeathStar> *Isis peers back*
<Dias`> <Id> You appear to want to shift the power balance a bit and label this notion, the Suisen Coalition
<Seraphna> Jaime> I want to talk to her.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Is that the problem? The name?"
<DeathStar> *Isis motions at the datapad*
<DeathStar> <Isis> It's there if you want it
<Seraphna> **Jaime moves over to it and looks**
<Dias`> <Id> Potentially.
<DeathStar> *the datapad flashes, indicating Isis has accepted the Coalition's invitation to meet*
<DeathStar> *there's a planet location*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I’m going.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *holds up a hand* "The name can be workshopped. Jaime has decided on a course of action. Now comes the test of mettle."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I'm going as well
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I am going as well."
<DeathStar> <Ren> do you want us to hold off on the Coalition name until you go or get it started right away
<DeathStar> *referring to the Suisen Coalition project*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm....Jikuu or Jaime...but not both. If something happens..."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "... I understand."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Workshop it. It was meant to be a gesture of recognition.
<DeathStar> <Ren> For this case
<DeathStar> <Ren> I'm wondering if both aren't needed
<DeathStar> <Ren> This is Lenneth and she's challenged them both
<Seraphna> Jaime> Ulieah and Gem were instructed to see both of us in action. Lenneth clearly wants to see if we are working together.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "It is, of coruse, their call. However, the chance for Xevil or Spade or some other enemy to take out half the Suisen ruling family in one swoop is a risk."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "While it is a risk, it is also a show of both strength and trust for us to both come over."
<Dias`> <Id> I do look forward to recording this moment in my history logs for generations of studying.
<Seraphna> Jaime> If we die Persephone is already instructed on what to do.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "If that is your decision, then I suppose I should tag along to to watch both your backs."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I will remain behind
<DeathStar> <Adeline> To help run things
<DeathStar> <Adeline> And get the Suisen Coalition project going
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmm...then I'll take your place, Adeline."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Alright, I guess I pause working on ships for a bit
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Squall
<DeathStar> *the majestic flagship of the Suisen Empire flies along, with Jaime and Jikuu at bridge*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> You know, normally I would say this feels like a pivotal moment
<Jackieness> <Noire> "But?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> But there's no Fate. But then my counter part says Fate is locked up
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...the other Taiga is concerned about what their Chad is up to, as well."
<Seraphna> Jaime> I’ve volunteered Avnir to do that now.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Yeah I been asking her these past few months and she seems convinced their Chad is up to something
<Dias`> <Id> I could peak in to the datalogs I copied 100 years from now.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> She even mentioned that she thinks Jikuu and Victoire might could do something
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It makes me suspicious
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...what do you think?"
<Dias`> <Id> Does everyone worry that much that they can't do anything without Fate guiding them?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'm anti-worrying
<Seraphna> Si> What if he already replaced our Chad and that’s why he’s even more grumpy than ever?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I think it's a plot to yank us into trouble
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Its less to do about Fate's help and what may be happenign beyond our perception."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Grumpier than usual? I think Chad's down right cordial lately
<Dias`> <Id> I wonder what everyone's done in the past without Fate's intervention.
<Seraphna> Si> Even more suspicious!
<DeathStar> *Taiga muses, ears twitching*
<Seraphna> Jaime> We’ll be fine.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Anyway, I just find this counter part pushing so hard her suspicions on the other Chad. Maybe it's because our Chad has no reason not to be distrusted
<DeathStar> *they drop out of hyperspace and a planet can be seen*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm...has your coutnerpart done anything to be untrustworthy since she was given asylum?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> She's done her work properly on the ship. I haven't had to go behind her and change anything
<Seraphna> Jaime> Alright, let’s see how this plays out.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> No sign of attack; there's a airfield made of dirt
<DeathStar> *she brings it up on screen*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well let’s go down and talk. I just wish she’d chosen a different way to teach a lesson.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Seriously."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Then ask when you meet with her."
<Dias`> <Id> Would it have worked?
<DeathStar> *Taiga warps them to the ground*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "That depends on what the lesson even was."
<DeathStar> *the area has shuttles and ships, but they look to be quite scary to fly due to the tech level. People here eye them teleporting in and stare in awe at that level of tech*
<Seraphna> Jaime> **peers around, then holds up a hand in greetings**
<DeathStar> *a man holds up his awkwardly*
<DeathStar> <Man> Hello
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks around*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hello. **she peers around for her sister**
<DeathStar> *There seems to be a building that looks somewhat important, judging by the guards around it*
<DeathStar> *oh and Drasek*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I feel strangely underprepared."
<Seraphna> **Jaime looks a little miffed that even her Uncle is involved in this and walks that way**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm..." *walks on with the group*
<DeathStar> *Taiga follows behind them to the guards and Drasek*
<Dias`> *Id floats along*
<Xantop> <Drasek> 'lo luvs.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Uncle, is Lenneth here?
<DeathStar> *Lenneth's voice can be heard* Are the girls here?
<Xantop> <Drasek> Who can say? They come and go so of-ah yeah come'on. 6* He opens the way for them, stepping aside.
<Seraphna> Jaime> **nods and steps in**
<Alicia> <Jikuu> *follows*
<DeathStar> *Lenneth inside a room with a lot of planets and various worlds, keeping track of the situation on all of them, as well as the sitation on the PAX. Ao is over to the side, arms crossed; after they come in, she has Drasek follow them in*
<DeathStar> *Taiga looks around at the set up; strangely set up servers, possibily the ones linked back to Luna, are all over the room, as well as other machinary hooked up to the holonet and paper stacks*
<Xantop> 6* Drasek steps in behind them doing the guard thing, by just standing in front of the exit looking at his fingernails.
<Seraphna> Jaime> This was a lot of effort for whey could have been a long conversation, sis.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Unless destabilising the empire was the entire point."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> So, my running a few pages on the holonet was enough to destablize the Suisen Empire? That is disappointing to hear
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "That is not what I was saying."
<Seraphna> Jaime> I think she was referring to what this could cause if it got out of hand.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> It seems like it was close to happening though
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Exactly."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Quite a few worlds have joined me
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Why are you doing this?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Over something you could have brought to us and worked out with them.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I wanted to see how you all would handle it. You're no longer children. And mother and father are gone. *she sounds sad* So how would you react to a crisis during your own grief
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> It wasn't even a big one
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> A few taunting words on the holonet
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well, I reacted.
<DeathStar> <Lennth> Stealing some of CHIP. The Iron Paw being gone
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "You would risk all this for some stupid test?"
<DeathStar> *Lenneth looks down at her fingers tips*
<DeathStar> *as if choosing her words carefully*
<Seraphna> Jaime> **muses** Did Mother do anything like this when you took the throne?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Lets say I would risk a lot more for the Suisen
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "You are risking the Suisen itself."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Drasek?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Can you hand me my holonet datapad
<Xantop> <Drasek> Revi was testing you lot from day one. 6* He notes as he takes the datapad and moves over to hand it to Lenneth.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Oh, are you really going to tell us that you could just roll everything back if things went badly?"
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> The moment you all came here, the moment the test was done. *She scrolls and hands it to Jikuu and Jaime*
<Seraphna> Jaime> **looks it over**
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "And the things that have already been done?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Ji. Take a breath.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "... yes. I need to calm down."
<Jackieness> <Noire> stays quiet, just obsreving everything else going on in the room while Jikuu and Jaime deal with the main event*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well you did cause a problem sis… and you’ll need to help fix it.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Please tell me you have plans for fixing it."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Yes, you see, we’ll need someone to mediate this new Coalition.
<DeathStar> *the Coalition has sent out a message revealing that Lenneth Zhenmei is the culrprit essentially and the Suisen Empire disowns her and has been cut off from it forever and her name removed for all time. It shows her running the website and taking the CHIP data files*
<Seraphna> Jaime> And this was overboard.
<DeathStar> *Lenneth walks around the table with her hands behind her back*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Also not your call. Come to think of it.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> You're saying it's not the correct call?
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Yes."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Why would we ever discard our sister?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Interesting.
<Dias`> *Id floats there*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mom told us we need to stick together, more than ever we need to rely on family.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Really, this is why this hurts so much."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Either way, I plan to remain here
<Seraphna> Jaime> You know what you mean to me.
<Dias`> <Id> Than how do plan on fixing this?
<Dias`> <Id> The message has been sent out already.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "...I do not know if I can."
<Seraphna> Jaime> And? Were the Suisen Empresses.
<Dias`> <Id> I see.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I’d rather they think we made a mistake than that we would abandon family.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Besides… we intend to hear out the needs of the coalition. We need someone they know will listen to them.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "At least there I am confident."
<DeathStar> *Lenneth nods at Jaime* That's good. I intend to remain here and help them
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm...it is your decision, but keep in mind the bigger picture. I would find out how the other powers are reacting to this news."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It could be blowing up big
<Seraphna> Jaime> Would you mind becoming the Royal Family Ambassador to the Coalition?
<Seraphna> **Jaime waves a hand**
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "The only way to know is to look."
<Seraphna> Jaime> My official standing on anyone who would seek to pressure us against family is very simple.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Fuck them.
<DeathStar> *Lenneth turns to Drasek*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Drasek
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Give me your advise
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Is Jaime making a mistake telling the universe to fuck off - it's not like I'm not
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Just because I renounce the Zhenmei name
<DeathStar> *not like I'm dead
<Xantop> <Drasek> Them gits will act like this was a Suisen plot if you openly work together after all of this. Would be a good challenge for the new Empresses to work towards peace on the matter.
<Xantop> <Drasek> Still, these people need the help, need the voice. Whether you have an official title or represent them independently...no going back.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "If it is done willingly, I cannot see how anyone would view it as a betrayal for Lenneth to no longer be named a Zhenmei."
<Seraphna> Jaime> I’d rather operate in the truth and work to make things the best they can.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "It will more seem... penance, whether the people consider it needed or not."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> We'll see how far you can go with that then
<Seraphna> Jaime> Besides you’re gonna need a story to explain why I constantly visit otherwise.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-661.4.6
<DeathStar> Location: Risokyo
<DeathStar> *Jikuu and Jaime eye the notice in front of them as Ako stands there*
<DeathStar> <Ako> You might want to rethink this
<Seraphna> **Jaime eyes it more**
<Alicia> * Jikuu sighs loudly, looking it over
<DeathStar> <Ako> If you go with the Suisen Coalition, the Cartel are going to petition for the worlds back that went under Lenneth's banner. Secondly, if you don't denounce Lenneth having the Zhenmei name, the same thing happens. They'll feel like it was a powergrab and the worlds that went under Lenneth's rule was just a power grab. EarthGov and the Tsiv aren't pleased but will accept it, but they won't forget it.
<DeathStar> <Ako> But the Cartel are the ones that are definitely raising a fuss
<DeathStar> <Ako> You go through with it though and each of them are going to be side eyeing us for land grab
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I am fine with Lenneth no longer officially having the name."
<Seraphna> Jaime> So… what, we change the name?
<DeathStar> <Ako> Yes no longer have the Suisen Coalition and Lenneth takes the entire blame for the operation, or not blame so much as "idea" for running the Coalition so the suisen isn't seen as stealing land.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I’m going to support the coalition no matter the name it takes. They deserve help.
<DeathStar> <Ako> And so she has to drop the Zhenmei name. Your excuse for visiting your sister will have to be as seeing uh, like an ambassdor I guess
<Seraphna> **Jaime grumbles** Those still feels like turning my back on family.
<Seraphna> *This
<DeathStar> *Adeline drums fingers* Well the Cartel were sure to raise a stink.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> We had to figure it
<Seraphna> Jaime> They raise a stink at everything.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "... of course..."
<Dias`> <Id> They lost territory, so iit's understandable.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Okay. So they will be their own entity.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Len is still my sister. **she huffs**
<DeathStar> <Ako> Alright I'll make sure it's done
<DeathStar> <Ako> *trots off*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT/TIME HOP-
<Seraphna> **Jaime looks huffy**
<DeathStar> Epilogue 1:
<DeathStar> Date: 10-661.5.1
<DeathStar> Location: Templar Space
<DeathStar> *Lorelei spies on Xevil purchasing more land from aliens and soon having a large area of space*
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> He has quite the area of space now
<Dias`> <Durt> Yeah. *He writes something down* I'm surprised he's sticking with it.
<DeathStar> *Lorelei jots it down on her map* Then again, it's like the new wild west.. People are coming out her and buying areas of space
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Do we head back and report? The Highway should be able to return us in a month or two.
<Dias`> <Durt> We can send a message along the relays we've set up.
<Dias`> <Durt> But it's also not like he's hiding too hard. *He looks at her* What do you think?
<DeathStar> *Lorelei nods. Xevil's ship sets up beacons for him to find the space later*
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> It looks like .... he's planning to return here. I imagine he's going to be setting up shop
<Dias`> <Durt> At least Winter's intel was right. *He grabs his gear, shifting it on to his back* I suppose it's been awhile since we headed back.
<Dias`> <Durt> I'll send the message, see what he says. But let's at least prepare to head back.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Right. This is going to become interesting. I don't see Spade with him
<Dias`> *Durt glances around* That does concern me.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Same
<DeathStar> -SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Epilogue 2:
<DeathStar> Date: 10-661.5.10
<DeathStar> Location: Earth
<DeathStar> *Kane's team and Cole's group of reploids have been brought out*
<DeathStar> *Stacey sits there and Darien, Ariel Knight, Vesta, Eluere, Curali, and Necia are setting up something*
<Dias`> *Chad glances around slightly as he leans back in his seat*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I wonder what this is all about. Ariel and Zephyr wouldn't tell me
<Xantop> <Cole> No one ever tells me anything unless we have to deploy to a fight.
<DeathStar> *Zephyr seems to be wearing some sort of armor next to Darien*
<Xantop> <Kane> Interesting. 6* He notes of the armor, peering it over carefully.
<Seraphna> Angela> Hmmm.
<Dias`> *Chad clicks his tongue slightly* So what's this about then?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> *looks around* "Alot of face I recognize."
<DeathStar> *Darien grabs a microphone and turns to the crowd* I wanted to address you all. My group has developed something to help protect EarthGov forever. We've set up a demonstration today with Kane's group and Cole's group
<DeathStar> <Darien> We're hoping with their permission to demonstrate against them for test results. *he addresses Stacey. In coming through the door are what looks to be not quite machines but not quite humans either, moving into the room; their voice modulars sounding a bit like Warren. 10 of them standing still*
<DeathStar> *Their armored body looking a lot like the armor Zephyr has on and Darien has one lock on and fire at her, the energy blast sending her flying across the room*
<DeathStar> *hitting with the punch of a rail gun almost*
<Dias`> *Chad eyes them, leaning to Cheryl* I don't like this.
<DeathStar> *Curali and Necia seem to be working on the 10 attack machines*
<Seraphna> Angela> I hope Zephie is okay…
<DeathStar> *Zephyr sits up, thumbing up*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hrn
<DeathStar> *Darien turns to the groups* Did any of you want to examine them?
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "So battle droids?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> In a sense.
<Dias`> <Chad> Something like that. *He stands up, moving to examine them*
<DeathStar> *the battle droids studies Chad*
<Xantop> 6* Kane stands to join them.
<Xantop> <Cole> They seem...mindless.
<DeathStar> <Stacey> Hm. *She looks at Kane* You think this is a wise purchase?
<DeathStar> <Blue> Well nothing can be mindful like us
<Dias`> *Chad pulls out his datapad, scanning it as he looks it over*
<DeathStar> <Curali> It's constantly learning though
<Seraphna> Angela> I wonder if I’m being retired.
<DeathStar> *The battle droid seems to have hidden systems, but what is revealed is that it's armor is designed to take a lot of hits, lots of weaponrar scanning capabilities to find weak points, etc*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Xevil not withstanding, most of th threats to EarthGov has been internal."
<Xantop> <Kane> I believe it would take a lot more testing than just this one demonstration to truly understand the full capacity, then, depending on price, we could evaluate what applications they could be used for. Darien, what did you intend for them to be used for?
<Dias`> <Chad> And who helped you design them.
<DeathStar> <Darien> They're capable of a multitude of duties, but I'm picturing them being deployed on dangerous missions where our normal soldiers will have trouble going. Or protecting bases
<DeathStar> <Darien> Myself, Zephyr, Curali, and Eluere
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Darien, what is the chance of tomorrow's venerator subverting them somehow?"
<Dias`> *Chad clicks his tongue as he moves back over to Cheryl* To think they're replacing Reploids and the rest of us in one fell swoop.
<Xantop> <Kane> Known weakpoints? Ideas for safeguarding against said weakpoints?
<DeathStar> <Darien> There will be chips as well technology in them to help prevent that. Eluere can explain that better. <Eluere> They'll have what is called a morality chip that will prevent them from hurting civilians
<DeathStar> <Eluere> I'll have something for that too
<DeathStar> <Stacey> Well
<DeathStar> <Stacey> I suppose to help us decide, we could put these ones in action
<Seraphna> Angela> Well the Suisen is pro-dragoon with one in charge. Maybe we can retire there.
<Xantop> <Cole> Where we Reploid excel is having a conscious and critical thinking just like all of you, seems pretty scary to create something powerful that could be abused in some way or even go rogue on their own. How confident are you all?
<DeathStar> *Curali looks at Cole, then reveals a remote control*
<DeathStar> *Then aims it at the 10 machines and taps a button, powering them down in an instant*
<DeathStar> <Curali> Right now we have this
<Dias`> <Chad> And when the chose to adapt to it? Not even Angela's Beta's were safe from being taken.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I suggested tiny bombs in them
<Seraphna> Angela> Hey, that was a literal act of… okay the Devil but still god-like.
<DeathStar> <Darien> We didn't have time to put them in the models but we can in later models if we have the funding
<Dias`> <Chad> Guess I'll have to start working up a counter for them. *He sighs, looking briefly annoyed*
<DeathStar> <Stacey> Alright everyone
<DeathStar> <Stacey> Everyone come up with ideas and counter ideas
<DeathStar> <Stacey> We'll make the second round better and safer
<Xantop> <Kane> I'm optimistic that we can work together to make these ready for use. But be warned, I will not go easy. I will do whatever I can do subvert, exploit, and corrupt them in some way. 6* He looks happy at the prospect of it.
<DeathStar> *Darien pauses, then nods, shaking Kane's hand*
<Jackieness> <Cassandra> "Chad, I though you delighted in untangling the schemes of others."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Chad's getting old it seems
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Oh no
<Dias`> <Chad> I don't like headaches.
<DeathStar> *Isis hurries over, jotting everything down on her datapad* At least we'll make twice as much
<DeathStar> *She looks up* That's something
<DeathStar> *John meanwhile is attempting to judo throw one of the machines*
<DeathStar> <John> Uerrrgh!
<Seraphna> Angela> He may have to retire with us old outdated dragoons.
<DeathStar> -SHIFT/Time Jump-
<DeathStar> Eilogue 3:
<DeathStar> Date: 10-671
<DeathStar> Location: Risokyo
<DeathStar> *Ten years later. For ten years, outside various moments of incidents here and there of stuff occurring, it has mostly been peaceful for the crew.*
<DeathStar> *Adeline steps up to Jaime and hands her a notice*
<Seraphna> **Jaime peers at it**
<DeathStar> *it appears that someone has died*
<DeathStar> -TBC-
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Session Close: Tue May 28 00:00:00 2024

Session Start: Tue May 28 00:00:00 2024
Session Ident: #TAW-Session700
<DeathStar> Boop boop boop
<DeathStar> -Minis-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-661
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<DeathStar> *Adeline files out some paperwork for Jaime and Jikuu*
<Seraphna> **Jaime watches her**
<DeathStar> <Adeline> This should be the proper paperwork for you both to see Lenneth
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Also you need to decide if you want to have Ao and Drasek to return. *She sets another document down for the two to sign*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "...I see..."
<Seraphna> Jaime> What would I do without you?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well, I figure you two might not be satisfied with your last visit. So I set up another visit with her if you two want
<Seraphna> Jaime> And yes of course they should come back. Leyaeh is rather sad without Ao around.
<Seraphna> **Leyaeh pokes a screen without energy**
<DeathStar> *Adelline takes the documents* I'll make sure this is processed so that no one can complain when we bring the two back
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<Seraphna> Jaime> Complaints can be brought to the complaint department.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I... do not know if I wish to, to be honest. I want to know what the reasoning behind all this was, but it still hurts. I suppose making the correct decision does sometimes, but... I am unsure of a great many things right now."
<DeathStar> <Adeline> That is fair. You want to remain here? Your mother is probably lurking around the ship
<Seraphna> Jaime> Do get her to get out more. She and Ama should spend more time together.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I think so. Is it alright if I send a representative?"
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I'll see what we can manage, Empress
<Seraphna> Jaime> Should I bring Mini-Jikuu? **brings out the stuffie**
<DeathStar> *Adeline soon has the teleporters ready*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I'm done
<DeathStar> *Ren bounces around the room*
<Seraphna> **Jaime moves to go**
<DeathStar> *Ren bounces onto head*
<DeathStar> *Jaime arrives at the planet where it looks like Lenneth is busy building up the infostructure. She can be found in a small tent*
<DeathStar> *Ren rides on Jaime's head*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Keeping busy I see.
<DeathStar> *John meanwhile, on Earth, is writing something down for Hota, Tab, Michiru, Locket, and Key*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> It's something I've always had a habit of - I see you're alone
<Seraphna> Jaime> Jikuu needs time.
<DeathStar> *Lenneth considers that* I see.
<DeathStar> *John begins to write what looks to be - a book*
<Seraphna> **Tabetha peeks over his shoulder**
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods and creates a seat for herself**
<DeathStar> *he has wills done up for his women, and is now writing a novel about his life*
<DeathStar> *Lenneth takes a seat*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Well what brings you to me ten?
<Alicia> * After a while, someone else arrives. Victoire. It's probably obvious why she's here.
<Seraphna> Jaime> You’re my Lenneth.
<DeathStar> *Ren leaps to Victoire's head*
<Alicia> <Victoire> "This is still a bit awkward, but... it's okay, I guess. Jikuu's still scared of messing up, and... really, right now, I don't blame her."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Well, I'll tell you a little secret girls
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> One our mother shared with me
<DeathStar> *She leans in, hands on the table*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> She was scared too. She just threw herself into the job and hoped that the decisions she was making were the right ones, following her gut and moral compass, consequences be damned. She started out when I was just a baby and this place wasn't even named the Suisen yet, and struggled to hold it all together. Blundered and tripped her way through that pre-Suisen year
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I don't think 'Don't worry about making mistakes' is going to help."
<Alicia> *Victoire*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> So she made changes each and every time - when she saw she almost lost the PAX to the council, she made changed so that the family held onto the PAX forever after that. When she lost heart or became weak, she turned to her wives for advise - that is where the name the Suisen Empire came from the way.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Adeline is indispensable since we took over. I pick the best wives.
<Alicia> <Victoire> "...so far, that's just what she's been doing."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Being the Empress does not give you magical insight or anything - you'll make your new mistakes. After I took over, I began to blunder my way through my empresship. Thankfully I had mother to help advise me until I was older enough to keep going on without her and she could walk away
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> But I didn't go into the job knowing everything. And I had a peaceful era for a good while
<Seraphna> **Jaime puts a hand on her leg** We could use advice too.
<Alicia> <Victoire> "Really, Jikuu worries too much about her own decisions. I haven't seen her make a bad one, only defer from uncertainty."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> As much as it may hurt to hear, she cannot waffle on decisions in a job like this. You need to make your choice and move on; the Empire and the world around it will never let you wait. Like the Cartel for example already was ready to bite you over the choice about me, right?
<Seraphna> Jaime> They’re ready to bite even when nothing is done.
<Alicia> <Victoire> "She's overthinking things even more because of that."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> But if you want my advise, Jaime - Jikuu - bring Athena and Isis onto advisory staff.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I know Isis might be hostile, maybe you can get Athena
<DeathStar> <Athena> The reason you should seek those two out - they did the joint Empireship before you and it worked
<DeathStar> *Len
<Alicia> <Victoire> "Will do! I know she'll listen to me recommending Athena at least."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Athena's thinking outside the box might also do you some good. I've always been more by the rules untl now
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Anything else you two need to know? *She pats Jaime*
<Alicia> <Victoire> "She just needs a little time to heal and recover, and then I'm sure she'll do fine. Everything happening at once did do a number on her, though."
<DeathStar> *Ren snoozes peacefully on Jaime*
<DeathStar> *Vic even
<DeathStar> *Lenneth nods*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> She is lucky to have a girl like you
<Alicia> <Victoire> "I've always considered myself lucky to have her."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Well when you think like that, you two will go far.
<DeathStar> *Athena, during all this talk, is busy attempting her start up program to bring idols to the mirror universe by doing a PAX Has Talent Show.*