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>Welcome to the Galactic Federation, a series in which one acts as an Ambassador for an alien civilization in a retro styled future filled with strange aliens and cosmological wonders.

>This is not necessarily a normal qst, but rather a freeform RP with rules and established lore.Feel free to join the Discord and join in!

>Discord link:https://discord.gg/zz8D5m

>Guide to making a Civilization:https://docs.google.com/document/d/13DxLinH-4pIduR9-kvAckqhok4IpUmn8fIF5DT-av4k

>BasicLore:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T2CJbuSZraRTPu0eEIyVqrzDPKiF7h0lCYCd940gET0
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> On the planet Trojan, the megacity planet now known as a major independent trade hub, the Federation commences its first meeting. Ships are parked and Ambassadors descend, as they convene towards the Council area and prepare for discussion.

>Universal translators are on.
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>it appears that Representative Inkito, of the Imperial Ploraxian Realms, is arriving with his troupe of fellow diplomats.
Hail, federation.
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>>2147339
>a man walks briskly to the meeting area,his metallic arm clicks and hisses as his boots click across the floor.
I ain't late am I?
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>>2147339
>the ambassador of the Drakul strides into the council area, red robes and a silver chest piece fitting close to her body as she arrives with a single, mildly battered thrall.

I arrive! I bring greetings from our king! The Night Soverign Of House Imperator! May he remain benevolent, for he outlives us all!
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>A tall reptilian marches in, a strange necklace around his neck, clinking off his chest as he walks with one hand on a hilt. He bows low as he see the other diplomats.

Hail, I am Baron Taxla, I hail from the Dukedom and have come to speak for them.
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>>2147356
>A United Empire cruiser of Earth dispatches a shuttle carrying a younger version of this man,about 30 to the surface
No I don't believe you are at all.
>He bows,salutes and handshakes in that order
I am Karl Schimmel hero of Antaxes 6 and Ambassador of the United Empire.
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>>2147334
>A shuttle craft enter the system near Trojan
Narg:Is this that Trojan place TV told us so much about?
Grod:I guess...
>Grod looks at a pamphlet
Grod:Come and represent your race...neat
Garry:Does that mean we represent Belanira? Should we inform a Boss?
Narg:Nah, we'll be fiiine
>Shuttle goes towards Megaplex
>Shuttle lands near the Megaplex and opens up a door
>Two little goblins, one two metre tall orc and a...wolf-thing leave the shuttle
Narg:What now?
Garry:I don't think it started yet...I wonder what they have there...
>Garry points at the nearest trashcan
Narg:Dunno, looks like it might have something useful...let's check it out
Grod:Okay...Emperor Fluffington, stay here and guard the ship
>Wolf thing nods and goes inside the ship
>Trio begins dumpsterdiving
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>A strange ship, seemingly made from organic flesh, lands in the hangar. A disturbing being walks out, and enters the Council room.

Hello, Ambassadors. I am Carter, of the Carnem Wastes, here to represent my people and engage in diplomacy.

Who else is here?

>>2147341
Hail!And who are you?I see that you wear Ploraxian heraldry.

>>2147356
Of course not. Now, to whom do I owe the pleasure?

>Carter takes a seat.

>>2147360
Welcome!And who represents House Imperator?
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>>2147368
Representative Inkito of the Imperial Ploraxian Realms. I believe the UE ambassador should be here as well....
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H̭͚͈͈̳̝e͎̮͓͇ͅl̶͙̭͙̬͚̥l̹̟͔͈͖o͈̻͉͓̩̱!̰ ̬͡W̻e̢/̸̫̹̼U͝ș̜/I̵̥̭̻̤ ̡̪̟̺̫ạŗ̯̭̰e ̬͎͙̖͖u̩̟̮͓̫n̼̳į͓͉t̗̭̥͙ͅ ̼o͙̣̞̝͖̪͖n̮e͕͈̹͉͞ ̟̪̳̫ǫ̞̙̳̳̙̟f̡̪̬̩ ̞͎̀ṱ̕h̺̺͓͔e̜͔͉̻̫ ̤̝̰̱̝̘P̱̩̪͕͕̼͟r͇̯e͝t̰̣͉̠̻h̶̯̗͎͔͇ŗ̩͕o̮̺ͅy̧̖͙̫͖̬n͉̘̮ ͕̦ç͇͕̭̯o̧̞͇͍̳͙͔l̝̬̖lę̯̥̬̠͔̳c̝̭̕t̘̳̠͡i̶v͖͇̘͈̮e ͍̳̰̥̻̱͘
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>>2147368
That would be I! Lady Jezebel!
Fourth in line to the throne, local hero of the Great War, elected representative of the Drakul species!
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>>2147368
I am Dell vapor of Unitum Ferro and the People of Calor, pleased to meet you.
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>A trio of metallic beings stepped out from the base of a massive steel flower. Two of them were robotic simulacrum of the diminutive Iron Blooms, the third a large hexapod beast of a machine

"Connections stable? Good. Now, you two keep notes, and Gold, take over if something comes up back home."

*Yes boss.*

"And Iridium, why the warframe?"

~Because it's comfortable.~

>With a chirp and a shrug, the polished silver simulacrum climbed on top of Iridium, hoisting her golden counterpart on top.

"Well, lets go introduce ourselves properly then."
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>>2147362
Hello Baron I greet you with all the respect of my people .
>>2147360
Hello Ambassador I greet you with ummm....
>Remembers that they're blood suckers and would probably kill him. Well at least that's what the dossier said.
Well just welcome!
>>2147341
>He pauses and turns to flip the Ploraxian off in private
Oh hello Representative so great to see one of your race here. Especially an Inkito!!
>>2147368
I'm here if that counts. What race are you actually?
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>>2147364
And who are you?

>Carter begins to look through a holojournal, checking the roster.

>>2147362
Welcome, Baron Taxla. Take a seat, we may discuss soon.

>>2147363
Welcome, Karl Schimmel. What news do you bring of the United Empire?
>>2147373
Hello!

>Carter observes the being.

Welcome to the Federation.My apologies for the rugs, they must be bothersome for a non bipedal being such as yourself.
>>2147370
Yes, I believe so.

Welcome, Representative Inkito.
What news do you bring?I assume you are here to join?
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>>2147383
You seem intimidated, dear human...
>she flicks her sharpened claws idly
Care to explain a reason?
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>>2147384

W̧͕͚e͎̖̹̣ ̨͈̫͙̣liḱḛ̦̟̯ ̶̻̤̞̞t̙̥h̬e̮̖s͎͍̟̫̪ͅe͎͉̬͎̯ ̨͍̦̙̦̣͙r̻͎̺̟͈̞ͅu̩͉͖g̮͈̝̮ ͓t͖̳̖̤̳͉̰͠h̦̙̙̫̘͠ͅin͍͍͇g͡s͖̯̦͟ͅ ̵̪͍̰a̫̱̫̞̪c̻͉̪̠̬̣t̻ų̣a̜̝̟̤͎l̳͔̠̜̝l̸̯̳̺y̨̹͍͕̪
̢͙̦͉͍wh͎̖̰̗̹͝ͅa̰̳̫̖̹ͅt̼̜̭̬ ̤͙̣a̮̖̱͈̹̟͍͝ṛ̀e̻̹̤ͅ ͓t̬͖̞͉̹̖̹h̷͖̘̙̣̤e̦͔͇̤͉̥̭y̭̠̠?͜
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>>2147373
Hello Unit One
>He attempts a hand/claw shake in greeting
I have heard a lot of the Prethoryn race it is glad to see you here.
>>2147364
>He hears the commotion
May I ask: what in the hell are you doing?
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>At the edge of the solar system, a medium sized cruiser "Vested Interest", designed in a vintage style, cruises toward Trojan
>In the dimly lit bridge, the Captain fixes his eyes upon the small dot in the distance, hand clamped to the armrests of his chair with a near vice-like grip, tentacles twitching ever so slightly
Steady now, this is the first contact with other life we've experienced. If that broadcast was right, we're in no danger, but don't let your guard down.
>The cephalopod glances to a crew member stood at his side
Ensure that the Administrator is ready. If the Board voted for him, he should be fine, but take no chances.
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>>2147378
Ah! My apologies, welcome Lady Jezebel.
And what of the Drakul?I have never heard of such a species.
>>2147380
Pleased to meet you as well. Where are these People of Calor situated?I have not heard of them, my apologies.
>>2147383
I am of the Wastes. Apologies if my form is too grotesque, we of those lands do not have normal attire. Or bodies, for that matter.
>>2147382
>Carter notices the large machine, and leans back.

And to whom do I speak to?Are you an AI?
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>Dell tinkers with a small clockwork machine as he's waiting. He hums to himself.
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>>2147384
Doing good.
>>2147383
Nice to see a human, especially a schimmel
>>2147388
My father killed his father, and he killed mine. Long story short.
>he mouths bastard whilst taking an e-cigar.
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>>2147399
My people are "situated" on the Unitum Ferro
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>>2147390
Oh, they are made of synthetic fibers. Rather expensive, the synthetics hated being sheared.

>Carter stands up, and extends his hand

So, welcome to the Federation? What news of your Collective do you bring, Unit 1?
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>>2147394
N̙ͅi͔̩̭͚c̼̖̱e͘ ̣͓͡ṱ͠o̜̣̖̦͖͘ͅ ̝̠̖̦͖͓m̨̞̩͈̣͕̮̯e̥̖̱̞ę̘̪̩ṭ̖͓̝̦̬͕ ̦̩̤ỳ̳̺̤̞͇͈o͇̗̜ͅù̺̦̜͈̜̜ ̤̻̖̠͉̘͝t͕̬o̜͘o͔͔̳͎!̬̺̬͈͢ ̜͙͍̳̬͕̭U̢ni͍͎t̹̹͔͝ ̩T̷h̘̳̫i̢̜r̵̝̼̰̞͍͈͙ț̴͈̞͔̭͙̗e̤̪̩̯̮̳͕e͔̳̝͎͞n̵͈̖̞̙̞̼ ̶͔͔g͔̰̜̭͍̯͘aͅv̥̣̫e͚̗ ̵̞̩̘̣͉u̟̣̣͚̦͖̘͝s̥̗̟̞ ͔̯͚̖̜͉͝s̨̜̪̥͚͎ͅt̶̼̣͉uf̴͚̪͕͙̦̟f̷̞̯͙͍̣͍ ͅo̶͖͍ṋ̖̙ ̺̰̗͞y̧o͚̦͙̖͝u ̯g̩̜̫͉̹ͅu͢y̙̙̱̞̞s̨̯͖̦̼̻̘̜
̢̱͇̳͕t̪̖̦̭h̶̳e̵͓̱̬̦̳͚̝y̡̻̙̜͚̭͙ ̴͖̹̫e͉͖̦̹̥̠v̶̜̘̟̱͔͇͍ḙ̜̖̫̤͈͞ͅn͍̭͍͉͍͖ ̪̯̩̪͉̻w͚r̟o͠t̝̯̹̺͖̩͓͡e̩̞̪͎ͅ ̡̥ị̼͚͖͠t̳ͅ ̠̭̥͓̟d̖͙͠o̘w̯͈̦̳̳̼͢n̥,̬̥ ̞̯͙͚̹̪̙d͙̰ó͕n'̺̦͖̘t͎̼̪̝̼ ͙̳k̵̪̩̟n̴͍o̵̮̰̟͕w ̼͜w̸̱hy̙̟̙̪ͅ

>the lobster has a bunch of paper clenched in its claw
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>>2147384
>Grod stops staring at a trash can and looks at Carter
Grod:I'm Grod of Clan Baildag...is this your stuff?
>Out of the dumpster a goblin in wielder glasses and white labcoat emerges
Garry:Hi! I'm Garry! Proud scientist of Clan Senschaft!
>Goblin in black robes and hood emerges from another dumpster
Narg:I found a pipe!
>>2147394
Narg:Were here for, uhhh, Grod what were we here for!?
Grod:Boss told us to look into what this federation is about!
Narg:Yep, were here to represent Belaniran Confederacy!
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>>2147402
Grand. I am here to discuss with some empires.Appears that a rift of mine opened up recently, harmed some trade ships.

>>2147404
Situated, you say? How do they fare? And how come you seem so...well, pardon the expression, but antique in design?
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>>2147383
I return that respect to you, Karl. You are a man of military then, yes? How many years have you fought under your nations flag?

>>2147384
Thank you Carter
>He takes a seat and fiddles more with the necklace, which has a strange symbol on it
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>>2147382
>He attempts to remember what the dossier told him about the Iron Bloom corporation
Hello and welcome to the Federation and those are such fascinating creat- machines what are they if I may ask?
>>2147384
Well not a lot for once. The assortment of pirates we've been engaged with have finally been vanquished leaving me free to be chosen as my race's ambassador to the Federation and galaxy at large.
>>2147388
>He makes sure that his sword in it's scabbard is clearly visible,it is not just for ornamentation after all
Whatever do you mean my dear Ambassador?
>He gives her a polite salute and a cocky smile before returning to the meeting area
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>>2147406

Ņo̳̟t͚̗̤͕͚ ̦͈͓͕͉̳r͈̤̳͙̙͍̠e̬̜͖͕͍̹͉͢a̪̤͕̫͠l̫̹̙͇̺l̪̦̪̹̺͚y̩̻̤̩̝!̺͓̟͈̥ ͔͝U̻͎̩̳̹̙̕n̟̼͔͡i̭ͅt͍ ̺̻̳͔ͅf̱i̧̟͙v͉̖̤̭͙̠ͅe̡̟ ̻̰̭̀h͚̼̱͞a̵s̠ ̺m̧͍a̩d̤e͟ ͔͕̜̖͚͠a̼̤͈͠ ͍͓̼̯͜l̠̥̘̙͇̘͍o̖t̹͚̟̮ ̥̥̭of́ ̰̩̩͍͙n̰͍̳̣ew̴̹̥̣ ̰f̗͡ͅr̛̙̰̮͈̤͚ì̫̤̹̩̹è̖̹̞͓̱̝ǹ͚̩̗̱͓̼͍d̷̯s̬̩̜ ̺̪̭̺̦͕r̴̜͇͕ͅe̷̺c̨e͚̤̖̰̮̬̺n̰tl̶y̸̤̙̦̙̞̫ ̳̦͉t͍͇͇͖͘h̭òu͈̞̗̭̘̞̬g̛̠̩̱̫̳h̪̝̙͓́!̣̟̝̪̤ͅ
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>>2147390
You.
You seem similar to something the sanguines boasted to have met once.
You are one of those hive mind things, are you not?

>>2147399
We have remained unobserved during our civil war. It has raged for hundreds of years, coming to a close but two years ago.
This may be the reason for our low profile upon your records.
>>2147402
I was not talking to you, furred alien.
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Hello everyone, may the dawn set upon you
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>>2147399

>The beast turned and looked at the... frankly overly organic being.

~Yes. I am Iridium Lotus, Root overseer and guardian of Silver Frond and Gold Fern.~

>It "bowed" deeply to the ambassador while the pair of Blooms waved on its back.

"CEO Silver Frond of Iron Bloom Incorporated. A pleasure to meet fellow sapients in the 'pith.' This will make a great addition to my autobiography."

*Ambassador Gold Fern. I will be representing my people when the CEO is busy with affairs on the homefront. A pleasure.*
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>>2147417
>she sighs, before turning to the thrall stood blankly beside her, and pierces his neck with her fangs
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>>2147417
Schimmel. We meet again I see
>he is in full military dress uniform under his robes
I bet Antaxes V was too little for you, I see.
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>>2147424
Di-
Did you literally just wish for the apocalypse?
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>>2147412
I happen to have a few Clockwork augmentations. Our people have been very content with the "old" machines of days long past. And I take pride in being called Antique, for it is our entire race. Including Unitum Ferro.
> as he gestures, small puffs of steam come out of the pack, and his arm. The gears work furiously to get his arm into position.
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>>2147422

Y͈̣͓̝̪e͙̟̰̰ͅp̺̫̠̩̺͠!͔̻͝ T̸͙̖h̷̝̼̫a͔̟̤͍͎̙t͜ ̵͖̖̭̪̮̻w̴͍̤͙̗͙̞a̼͓s͕͔ ͚̘̪̥̬ṭ͍̪̪̬̣h̻͙͓̕e̞͍͉̣̰̟̞ ̪s͇̳̩͎ͅa̸̦̟̥̼ͅm̡͉̭̫̥̳e̡̫̟̪̬̰ ͙̀ụ̶̼s̗͚̯̯̱̜̦ ͎͉̩̳͖̕a̷s̟̙͓̜̩ ̦̳͚t̵̖̰h͔̗̱̻ͅe͕̮̹͍ ̵͉̠̠͖͎̳̖u͎͇͘s̼̯ ̮̗̹̜̜t̨h͙̪̭͎̼̯̟͘a͇͍͙̫̥ͅt͇̦s̭̤̬̼̭̰̮͞ ̵̟̰͔̙h̺͕̝͘e͎r͕̰̺e̸̹͚̹̪͇!̹
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>>2147424
Greetings unto you and your ancestors.
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>>2147424
Greetings to you, fellow sapient
>he takes a puff of his e-cigar.
Where do you hail from, O valerian.
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>>2147416
And what is that, Baron Taxla?Some sort of mark of your people?

I have read some information of the Dukedom.It appears you are rather, well, secluded in some regards. Honestly you are the first member of their people I have met.
>>2147417
Ah, I see.Well,it is good you have free time. I believe this Federation may take up quote a bit of effort on your part, assuming the galaxy is as ripe with strife as I am led to believe.
>>2147410
Welcome, Grod, Garry, and Pipe-Thing!And what of these clans?Are you a collective?
>>2147426
Hello, Silver Frond and Golden Fern. You represent Iron Bloom?
I did not know we had such an esteemed company here. How does it fare?
>>2147424
And whom do you represent?

>Carter extends his hand
>>2147396
>To Carter's left, a holoscreen is beeping.

It appears an unknown vessel is attempting to hail.Give me a moment.

>Carter answers
>>2147422
Ah, I see.

>Carter views the thrall being drained.

Care to explain why you just bit that man?
>>2147418
Really?Like who?Where is he, by the way?
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>>2147402
>He gives him a too hard pat on the back
No hard feelings of course. We are here on a mission of peace after all to show that humans and Ploraxians can co-exist.
>>2147399
Ahhh the Wastes of course the Wastes. I would surely like to hear more about it I've heard some strange rumors of it if I'm being honest...Spacers tales are not the most reliable sources.
>>2147409
Oooooo really tell me about it. Anyone who is interested in the Empire must me a good sort.
>>2147410
Well welcome to the Federation it is always nice to see more races coming together in peace.
>>2147416
Twenty years of my life.I enlisted as soon as I was able to fight in the War at the ripe old age of 16. My father was a military man as well so I had to do for his honor and follow in his footsteps. What about you Baron Taxla? What of your service?
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>>2147434
I believe it is a greeting, Jezebel.
>>2147443
Hail, Yss. Our people have met before. It is great to see you as well.
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>>2147437
What an exceptional style of machination?

>Carter notices the item in his hand.

And what are you fiddling with, if I may ask?
>>2147434
Perhaps it means good tidings in their people's culture.
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>>2147430
>Garry stares out of the dumpster, confused
Garry:What is she doing?
Grod:Biting him I guess.
Garry:Is that a mating ritual?
Grod:Maybe
>>2147458
Narg:No, my names Narg, from Clan Vardot!
Garry:Clans are like a collection of families and friends into one group. They form Confederacy in which we come from
>>2147459
Narg:So what do you guys do here?
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>>2147459
Hmm.And what sort of rumors, may I ask?

After all, it is a rather infamous locale. Or rather, a sailor's tall tale.
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>>2147459
Hm. Very well. Let us work towards the feeling of reconciliation.
>>2147458
Now, about those breaches.
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>>2147440
So it seems that the wretched gluttons are not entirely filled with peasant soulery after all.

Well, greetings to you and your race and such.

>>2147458
I was hungry. Any issue?
>she mumbles this out while sucking the thralls blood, and as a result it is mumbled slightly.
>>2147463
Your greetings consist of random mentions of the end of days?
>she mumbles something about xenos
>>2147464
Doubtful
>>2147465
>incredibly offended, she pretends not to hear the goblins
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>>2147424
Welcome Karazim to the Federation. I hope that both of our races will prosper.
>>2147430
>He sighs in disgust
>>2147432
I almost got you last time you bastard.
>He smiles and laughs to the benefit of the other ambassadors
If you hadn't jumped when you had you and your fleet would have been ash and you know it.
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>>2147334
>a trio of Denraed lurk outside the entrance, chittering to each other in hushed tones
Yarr, so do ye think they'll let us in?
Aye, I don't see why not. We be a civilisation of sorts, be we not?
Well, that really depends on yer definition of-
Quit yer yappin', ye dog. I'm going in, and if they don't like it they can talk to the Cap'n about it, savvy?
...Aye sir, savvy.
>satisfied, the tallest of the trio adjust his eyepatch and stumps into the council area, his peg-leg clacking on the floor

>>2147339
Good day to ye, honoured ambassadors of th'Federation. I am Bosun Jones, representative o' the Dregs of Denraeden, speakin' for the Grand Cap'n Arrakh the Obscene, who sends his salutations upon ye.
>he mutters under his breath
Well, they don't quite be his words, but this is diplomacy, after all.
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>>2147459

w͓̹͖͙̻̯e͇̞͉͡l͇l̼̣͜ ̝̯̘͓̤̜͜i̩t̼̰̟̟s͔̻̣͠ͅ ͇̼͙̠̳̼m̰̳̣os̢͈͎͉͖t̫̦͎͓͚̯̼l͉͉̗̹̳̥͞y͕̼͎̩̫͞ ͙̤͚͎͟pl̛̗͍̦̥͇ͅa̷̬n̜̖̬͍͙s̶͓̭ ͈̤͉f̟͟òr̴̝̟̣̬̥͈ ͙̬̤̦̀a͖̺ͅ ̪͈͙͚"̤d͚̦e̫̟c̴̻̤a̰̪̦̥̞͡p̜͚̺̰i̪̭̩͙̤̙̻ta͕̯̤̥̗t͖̫͡i̘̻̰̤̞ͅo͍̤̦̼͕̘n̻͇͟ ̷̰̖͔s̻t̪̙̝̤̭͕̙r̟͔͚̘͔̖i̭̜͢.̝̗̟̮͈̰͢.̯̦̙̜͉̖̱.̠̞͚̮̭͕̙.̶.̶̹̥ ̟̟͉̕w̳͙͇̩̖̪͇a͈͙̺i̢̯ͅt ̶͍͖i̵̦͔̹͇̼t͎̙̜̬̳ ͔͟a̭̼l̝̠s̩͚̫o͖ͅ ̼̰s̻ḁ͉͖ỳ̠̝̟͖̖͔ͅs̵̫͓͖ ̖̣̰͖̥n̛̖o̴̦̞̦͎̩͚t̸͎ ̘͍̭t̠o̬͜ ̵̝̞t̟͓a͓̟l̤̣̳͈k̛̩͓̥̞͔ ̸͙͈̠̱̺ͅa͓̪̱̞̣̹͖b͍̣̱͎̭̱̫͠o̳̝̘̱u͈ṭ̼͇͓̗̫̩ ̤̞͔i͓̗̦t̷͈ ̷̯͎ͅo̼̹͇̖͔̗̟h̩̖̞̰͠ ̺̭̖̰̭̞͇͢w̜͓̖̘͡é͓̼̮̹ ̘s̰ạ̪͓̬͖̻i̺͔̰̼̖ͅd́ ̺̹́n̷̮̜͈̹ǫ̟͖̱̘̖t̘̼̰h̷̠͓͇i̘n͎̹̜g,̧ ̖̠̰̱̻̹̻n͇ͅo̢͚̺̗t̘͢h̨i̪̝n̨̬͎͉g̴ ̞̗̠a͔͔̥̦̜͍̥t̮̜ͅ ̦͖̟̦̣̻a͚ḻ̗͔͔̖͉͍͘l̮͈̱͕̜̥͈
>>2147458
2009 - tchouky
so͍̳͈̦̕m̴ẹ̷̳̝̘ ̠͝s̼̫̟͕̮̻ͅp̰̙̜͕͎̰͉a̬͠ce͖͎ ̗͚̪͈͎hu̸̻m͔͓an̻̟̪̱̮ ̗̘a̪͢dm̜̥̤̘̥̼̦i̢͚̗̣̩r̴̞͔̰͙̤̣a̦̺̜͇͔̟l̙͙͎,̯̰̘̝ ̟̻̫̗̕d̝̳̦̣̠o͚̰̞̱͕͙̦n'̴̘̤̖̳͙t͇̝̩͟ͅ ̵̼͎̥k͔͍ņ͚̝̼o͎̭͚w̖̠̫͕̙ ̶̬̖̦̠̪͓m̤̦͎͕͉̩͚͢o̙͕̰͍̺̭r̴̼͇̺͈e̘͓̯ ̼̳͓̻̼͚͔y͓̻̞̳̠ͅͅo̫̣̬̝͞u͔'̫d̬̱͕̱͇ ̝̥h̦͎̟̣ͅa̖͇̰̬͓͜v̥͚̟e̩ ̸̟̘͈̹̩t̨̤͓͕͎͖̱͇o͚̫̱̗̳ ̧̣a̵̝͎̤͍̗s̘̦͝k̙̼̹̱̖ ̻̕u͉͕̖̘ͅn̶̘͚̜̱̮͎̭i̶͕͚͔̣͔̰t͕͍̱͓̙̳̭ ̧̳͎̱̫͓5̳̩̱̙͎ ̗́
̸hȩ͇͉̹͈̖'̫s̸̪̙͈ ͡b̴̬̪̺̫ac̸͇̭k͚͟ ̙́w͠i̳t͜h̳̗ ̳̀ͅt̘̗͖̙̦͇͖h͈̳̬͇̙̘é̠̟̱͍̪̙̤ ̶m̖̠͈̹͕͈͎a̘͉͞i̭̰̣͜n̪ ̯͍͇͍͡ço̴͇̬͎͚l̛̻͓̟͉̞l̘ec̛̼ṭ̜͙̠̪͍̩i̘̙̙̯̜̬v̳̙̝ͅe̺͕͎͕̗̹ͅ ͎̣̱̮͚͎̖
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>>2147458
Duke Scales of Gold has decided upon a change of policy, we are to enact diplomatic policies with star faring empires. As for the necklace, it is my House's sigil, it brings good luck to me, as it did my father.

>>2147459
We Yss live long lives, I personally have 115 years of service, to the Grand Baron and now to the Dukedom at large, to serves as it's voice and if need be a sword. I see you have taken after you father, this is a most honourable pursuit.

>>2147463
That would be Carax then, he is young and adventurous, and he is currently a celebrity back home.
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>>2147475
Ha! Now, we want to talk about the resumption of trade and migration between our two empires. The war has ended, and we also must talk about the wormhole breaches. I have a private room set for Carter, you, and I
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>>2147471

w̫͞h͚̪̟̰̤a̛̘͎̹̻̪ṭ̯͇̟̯?͉͎͙͚͈͝ͅ
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>>2147458
>On the screen, a smaller dot can be seen separating from the larger dot
>The holoscreen goes into video after a second long jingle, and a logo appears on the screen
>A figure can be vaguely seen, although distortion from distance, the dim lights, and what appears to be vapour filling the room makes it difficult to make out anything other than a vague outline of a tall, skinny figure an a tall hat and large coat
Ahem...
>The figure pauses, and a noise that sounds like inhaling though a pipe can be heard
I am Administrator Krexlorr Jamm, appointed to be the Representative of Halcyon Incorporated by the 5th Board of Directors.
We will be landing in approximately 5 minutes, in order to discuss matters further.
>The screen abruptly cuts out
>In the shuttle, the administrator lets out a deep breath, the sucks in on the hookah pipe again, before collapsing into his seat.
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>>2147417

"Creature, machine, we tend to blur the line where that is concerned. In essence, it is a living machine. It eats, it breeds, it reacts and adapts to the environment. Although right now my dear Iridium is controlling it from its chambers back on board the ship."

>She leaned over, her secondary limbs rubbing together and making a slight chirping sound as she slipped a small card into his pocket.

"We offer bulk discounts while supplies last, operators are standing by."

>Gold Fern curled her petals, the closet a Bloom could get to smiling.

*It is a joy to be held in such high regards, Carter. While Silver wants to participate in these dealings as best she can, she does have a planet to run. I will be acting as the chief representative in cultural exchanges. She's... already trying to push product...*

~Are you surprised?~
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>>2147488
Nothing. Good dusk.
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>>2147471
Its another culture, which is wholly alien. Also, nice blade you have there. What is it made of, and why does your servant have bite marks on his neck? Does he require medical attention?
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>>2147464
>Dell holds the tiny machine up to demonstrate
This is just a small clockwork canine. They have become very rare after Valor went to war. They are very pleasant companions to have at your side. I have tried to replicate what they can do in a larger scale, but have failed on many occasions. This one is proving somewhat successfully, but needs tweaking.
> There are some more clicks and whirs as he remembers something
If you would like to see any of my work, I happen to have an expansive collection of small clockwork whatsits.
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>>2147471
Garry:Did we say something?
Grod:Dunno, how do we make a neckbiter happy?
Garry:Garlic?
Grod:Where do we find garlic
Garry:Narg! Do you have garlic!?
Narg:Yee!
>Narg throws garlic at their general direction
>>2147478
Narg:Heeeyyy, didn't you guys try to mug us on the way here? Or were those other peeps?
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>>2147491
I extend my nations greetings to you, elegant creature.

>>2147492
Greetings upon you and your ancestors creature of dusk.
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>>2147465
Confederacy?Which do you speak of?

And my apologies Narg.

What do you have that pipe for?
>>2147468
Yes?I have arrived to speak of them.Plagued some trade routes.
>>2147471
No,none at all.Simply curious. I have met few other aliens who consume in such a manner.
>>2147481
I see. Where is he?
>>2147482
Ah, a sigil.May it bring good tidings.
What has prompted this policy?
>>2147478
Welcome!You are here to join the Federation, yes?
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>>2147499

w͇̮̰̰i̵͉̯̪ṭ̮̜h̵ ̺̹̝̣͘t̵̥̳̬͖͚̜h̜̹̫e̫ ͎̩͓͎c̥̻̝̝̖ǫ̪̰̼̭̙̰l̮̣͍͎͍l͈͝e̬̦̫̗̭̱c̣̻̜̳ͅt̩̩̞̜ͅͅi͡v̵̺̰̝̪̰̪e͔̪̭ͅ ͍̳̹
̘̳̝͉̙̺́w̹͠ḛ̡ ̳̪al̠͖̝̟̮͇͞r͙̺̻e̻a͈d͉̘̙͘y ̶̣̺͈s̙͇a̛̯i̜̭̠͕d͇̠͝ ̴̪̰͙͚t̤͉̻̠͉͕͡hi̺s͓
͉̰a̞͍̘̟r̴͖̱̥̙̠̗e̯̜͔ ̡y̗̻̮̭̪͈ͅo̴̰u̷̜͖̦̤͎̣̬ ̻̯̣̗̯o̢̯͙̼̤̮k̯̳̞?͜ ̺͔̜̹̭I͕̘͡s̺̤͙ ̣t̮̦͓͔̖͠ͅh͠i̬̕s̝͓̰̮̘̜͢ ̤̘̥̥͜ọ̸͕͓̪̮̰͓ne ̵o̶̪͖̖̙̜̺f̵̪ ̤̳t̗̻͚̭͉h̻̞͚̤o̵̜͎̟̬ś̯̞̺̭e͇͇̦̖͉̙̭ ̹̮̤̮͕̺ͅ"̖̞̬͍͉a̳̰̪̙̕g̶̤i̞̳͖͎̖ͅn̪̻̟̝ͅg͖"͙̙̤̪̩̰͍͞ ̝͔ț̙̺̝̦̮̰h͉̞̥͈͟i͍͚ͅng͚̞͔͍̀ͅs̗̥̯̤̱͢?̤͚̘̣͈ ͕͉̝̦͢
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>>2147334
>Ovaa steps out of his shuttle along with a group of other Noo

Greetings all, I am Ovaa-Kezhada, I will be representing my people the Noo along with our Empire, the Noo liberty Union. I wish that relations between our various nations and cultures remain in peace
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>>2147499
Young Carax encountered several non-reptilian species capable of space flight, as such the Grand Duke has decreed that we must communicate and seek out other reptilian races.
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>>2147494
Blade? You refer to my claws surely? Or perhaps my fangs?

My meal has bite marks because I started eating it.
No, no medicine is required, xeno.
>>2147496
What was that? What is this strange fruit?
>>2147498
Greetings in kind to your species.
>>2147499
Good. We dislike those who believe our ways inferior to their own.
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>>2147490
Hmm. Mysterious.
I like it, nice smoke too. Always appreciated a good entrance.
>>2147495
Why, really? I would be glad to.But first things first. How fares the Unitum Ferro?After all, only till now has any contact really been made.
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>>2147499
Right. Let us begin.
>he goes to the conference room. He also asks for other ambassadors to attend.
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>>2147499
Grod:Belaniran Confederacy, from which we come from with a mission to find out about this...
>Looks at a pamphlet
Grod:Federation
Narg:I found it in this dumpster, we need a replacement for our shuttle anyways
>>2147505
>Garry waves from the dumpster
Garry:Hi Ovaa!...whoever you are!
>>2147509
Narg:We use it for food and potions, it has a neat taste and aroma...who are you?
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>>2147465
Make sure the rest of our races understand each other and go on genocidal crusades based on ignorance and suspicion. Well I guess that's it. Something like that.
>He walks away confused
>>2147468
Yes indeed. Otherwise if relations degrade I would be pleased to give battle to you once again.
>>2147466
That is some sort of flesh covered hell where only the lucky survive. And that it is filled with strange creatures that will either help you or eat you alive. And that it is filled with great ships that look like maws and eat any starships that enter into their domain as a quick meal.
Must be rumors of course.
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>>2147514
Lady Jezebel of House Imperator.
Who in the Damned Countdown are you?
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>>2147498

"Elegant? Well aren't you the charmer."

*Thank you. Iron Blooms the world over offer their greetings to you are well, and the hopes for long and fruitful relations.*

>>2147505

*To you as well, Ovaa-Kezhada. May our gardens grow in harmony.*
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>>2147514
"Greetings"
>Ovaa reaches out with one of his many appandages
"Who might you three be if I may ask?"
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>>2147502
Apologies, I meant where is he on Trojan?Or will you be the only one joining us?
>>2147509
Inferior? But why?

Personally. I don't eat much at all, so I cannot judge.
Besides sometimes the head of a galactic trader.
>>2147508
I see. Well, I am sorry to say that none here are reptilian, save for Ambassador Garicksson of the Frenlagi over there.

>Carter points to a large, reptilian being.
>>2147505
Greetings Ovaa-Kezhada!I am Carter!How does the Noo Liberty Union fare?
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>>2147505
Greetings to you and your people. Peace is a noble goal to stride towards.
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>>2147522
Hail, Noo. Greetings to you my friend. How goes Jhool Prime?
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>>2147523
Some Xenos have been judgemental in the past. I assure you, they have been introduced to the wonders of thralldom.
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>>2147496
>his eyes flick nervously from side to side
Nay, that were, uh... that were someone else, yarr...

>>2147499
>he hesitates for a moment, before tenuously answering
Ayeeeee, I do believe that be the intention of the Cap'n. What exactly does such a process entail?
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>>2147481
A decapitation strike?
>He voxes a security team over from the cruiser just in case
Ummmm may I ask where you got it?
>>2147482
>He whispers "if only he'd been able to see how far I'd go"
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>>2147515
Some are rumors. Some are not.
>>2147512
I imagine we shall discuss it now, Karl.Come with us, should not be long.

>>2147514
A replacement?Why is that?
And yes, this is the Federation.Why were you searching a dumpster?
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>>2147530
Organic slaves
>he chuckles
Primitive in Ploraxian Eyes. But, do you wish to set up trade networks?
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>>2147532
Not much. We are here to participate in the Federation, helping each other amd others prosper.
One need only register, and have an Ambassador to speak their minds.
>>2147530
Thralldom?
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>>2147510
>Exactly 4 minutes and 47 seconds after the holoscreen cuts off, a shuttle bearing the hallmarks of a high quality business class cruiser from ages past, although clearly very old, touches down on an empty landing pad.
>The entrance ramp slides down with a slight pneumatic hiss, and sweet smelling vapour spills out onto the landing pad.
>The ambassador slowly walks down the ramp, eyes firmly fixed straight ahead, clutching his umbrella tightly
Greetings.
Introductions have already been established, perhaps we could continue inside?
>The xeno stands uncomfortably, leaning slightly towards the large building adjacent to the landing pads as if he is desperate to break into a sprint.
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>>2147523

w̻̗̝̣̺̺̥e̯̣̣͔ ͜t̸̺̘̙͔͍h̯͙͓̘̕ͅi͖͍n͈̣͟ķ̹͖̻͖͇̟̰ ̬͈͞w̖͍͉̱e̟̠̠͝ ̥̪̙̞͔̟̤͞w͎̻̼͚̳͞i̞l̡͚̠͕l̞̳͚̥͙͜ ̘̟̹̰̞̩b̷̤̬͙͖͉e͙̫̤̠̪͙̮ ̺͍͝t̳͎̭̬̤̥h̢̝̩̭̯͉e̮̰̝̥̮̣ ̘̰͖͔o̪͎͕̱͚n̪l̤͉̹̥̺̹ͅy ̜o̠̰̩͍͍̖n͓͉̹͉̰e͝ͅͅ ͉h̫͇͇e̱̤̫̞̯̞ŗ̥̬̰̫̳̜̖e̠̮̬̕ ̰̦̱͈͝t͍̘̱̫͚͘h̯͓̙i̤͓͎̞̹̖͔͞s̱͍̹̤̭͡ͅ ̪̰ţ̪͙͕̥i̳͍͉̻̟͠ͅm̭͖̗̠͈͓̞eͅ
̠̖͓̠͙̺͍͜ǫth̭̫̳̳̣e̫̪͙͎̺͢r̘̘͚̜̣͙͝ ̯̺̤̼̞͟m̘͇̝̣̠̹͍ay̴̰̤̪ ̵̫̹͇̪̼̼̝s̢h̟̻̳͝o̤̖̙͇̳̪w̗̹͓̜ ́u͎̕p̩͈͙̹͝ u̮̪͍͞n̪͉̰̰̜̜a̕n͖̮n̤o͚̞u̜̰n̵̯̙̬̤̞̟̞c̗̗͈̩e͇̣͇d ̣w̞͇̠̱̭̠͡ͅe̷̬̦͇ ͈̳̱̖d͈͉͍̱̞̳o͢n̠̟̙̹͝'͇͈̹̦̪̀t̨͖̺ k̤͔͚̤͙͙̺n̘͕̭̪o̱̣w̙̠̟̠ͅ.̨͍̗̻
̫t̠̳̹͉h̡̤̞e͇̱͖̥̭y̝̪͕͍ ͖̫̻̮̣d̠̻̘̻̣ͅo̱̣̱̬̳̫͢ ̱t͇͓̥́h̖̮̤͚̳̠̪ḙ̛͔y̱̝̟'re͇̯̰ ̛͈̳̦o̜̼̼͙̙̯̝͟w̺n̢̮̣ ̸̠̟̮̰̩t͇̬̠̺̖̻̘h̶̪̜̜͙̟in̫̯͔̗̦̕g͚̯͟ ̘̘
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>>2147510
Well, if you look outside, you should be able to see it.
>outside, there is a massive planet appearing- from this distance- to be made completely of metal. The sky only appears to be clouds of steam and smoke. You can see buildings and ships meandering around the planet.
Ever since we migrated from Calor, we have been doing pretty well. Despite our antique appearance, we are quite advanced for having mostly steam machines. Some call us primitive, but I say we're inventive.
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>>2147537
No. We do not.
We have just met you, and I would rather wish to not empower the loathsome sanguines more than is absolutely necessary.
>>2147541
Like my... good friend over there who I drank from but a few moments ago.
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>>2147521
>Taxla smiles a little, the long scar along his left cheek becoming more noticeable
Of course, I too hope for proper trading and diplomatic relations with your people.

>>2147509
How fares your mighty people?

>>2147523
We hope that we can join with other reptiles across the galaxy, we believe that this Federation will be the platform to reach out with.
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>>2147515
Grod:House Imperator? Is that a name of your house?
Garry:Maybe it's like a fortress, they give it neat names and stuff.
Grod:Makes sense, I'm Grod of Clan Baildag
>He extends his big, green hand
>>2147522
>Narg shakes his apendege
Narg:I'm Narg of Clan Vardot, the big on is Grod and one is white coat is Garry, were here to represent Belaniran Confederacy in this meeting.
>>2147532
Narg:Ah sorry, hat looked familiar...anyways, what are you guys doing?
>>2147535
Garry:We were looking for useful stuff here, like
>He brings out a broken phone
Garry:This thing! It has a nice processor for my computer. Also our regular water pipe is a bit...rusty
>Cut back to a pipe that's more ducktape than pipe
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>>2147534

t̷̜͔͔͕ͅh̦͔̘àt̠ ̣̣̮͖s̞̭̤o̤̭̥ư̻̘͉ͅn̨͕d͈̮̳s͙̻͇̝͓̩ ̷̳̼̭͈̬͙r̝̠͡i͙g͉h̪̖̱͈͚t̫̳͎͇!͚̹̳̤ ̰w͇͇͖̱̙̰͕e͚̠ ̗̗c̩̹̙̘͔̙͞a̼̣̪̹̗͎n'̘͘t̗͉̻̹͕̜͞ ͚̬͖re̡͕̳̹̻͉̰̜ál̝̟l͈͖̰̦y̜̫͙͔̗̖͞ ̴̹̖r̟e̞̥̟̥̞̦̣͡á̟͙̞̣̺d̙͚͍ͅ ̢̜̞̯͈ṭ̳̥͍͙̻ͅh̻͙̖̥̖iș̡͓̳̘͓̘ͅ ̳̜̩̥̦̦͡t̺͠h̨̳͓̪̖̙r̬̗̞̻ơ͕̤̼̹ṷ̺̮̦͔̭g̥̩̙̮̼̬͚ḩ̪ a̭̖̮l͈̫̹l̨͕͙̰̞ ͠t̮͈͈h̠̜̠̬͓͉͠ͅe̦̗ ͈͖͕̠͎b̤͓̥̹l̤͙̘o̞o͓͔̦͖̫d̞͕̗̹
̷̳͎̟̮̠͎̣w͕̟ha̳͚̟̝̳̮t̢͚̙s̹̥͎̞̣͖ ̴̳̩̜a̹͢ ͍̞d͟e̜̯͠ca̬̘̖͉̜̗̰p̖̦̮i̥͙̣͕͟t̮͚̰͎a͕̰̹̠͚͖̱t͇̫i̪̮̬̘̝͙̝͟o̪͍̫̟̙̥n̸̯͉̦̯̰̖̰ ̙s͍̝̝̫͎̫̣ţ̳̜͕r̞̗̪̰̜i͖͉͔̝̞̖͔k͚̩̖͚̘e
̩͙̗w̖͓̩̣̩̱̼͠e̴͕̱̦̮l͍͈͈̺l͖͈̦̹͙͞ ̡̪͕̭͉̠u̵͙̱n͚͍̦͇̘̬í͚̹̰̦̬̭t ̪͕̯̞ͅț̨͈̬̹͈h̻̪̖̠̬̬i̭̠̦̜r̦͙ṭ̥̭̟̕ęe̘̳̙n̤̪͔̦͘ ̥̟͞ga̷̦̳̮̥͚v̹̱̯͜e̡̪͙̘̬̗͙ͅ í̭͈̻͖̳̣̤t͈̜̤̖̪͕͎ ̝t͖̯͚͍̳̙o̞̣ ͉̦͍̀u̶͙͙̱̹̼s̭̙̰͈̫͞ ̦̯͓͓̖͕b͓͚̱̤̼͡u̪̮̼̣̦͎͎t͍̥̬͚̬͎ ̘̤̩̼̙͕si̷̪̳̦̠͎n̰͚͚̙c̵̼̩͙ͅe͙ ͡t̴͖̗̥̠̝h̗e͖̹̳̻͢y̺͕̞͇ ̥̝̭̘̘̗̥ḓ͇͇͔͟o̺͇̙͔n͔̖͉̞͟'̶̦̯͈̱̤̥ț͕̳͓̭ͅ ̫̗u̶̯͉̗̦s̼̫̱ͅe̪̗̹͓̙͈̞ ̰̗͎̬̣͈p̝̱̳ͅa̰͠p̢͙̻̝͓̻̰͔e̘̟̠̠r͕̟͙̝̤ ͎͔̻̤̬͉̜̀t̖h͞e̯̞̥͘y͇ ͖̻̗̮͕̖p͙̮̟r̡̳̟͕̭o̱͇̰̬͈̤ͅḇ̤a͎ͅḅ̵̬̝l̤̹ͅy̛͚ ̘̝̘̼d͠i͚͍͔͙d͕͚̱̤ ̳s̡̥̟n̞̥̦e͚̟͢ąk̳̞̱̟͇̬̺y͙͈̳͡ͅ ̟͘sp͓͖ỳ͙͍̘̘̣̠ ̰̼̱̮̜th̡͉i̟̝͎̥̹n͚̤̫̹̙g̘s̯̜̥ ̝̼͎̮͖̝̞t̥̭̖̳̞o ̨̯̬̖s̱̠̫̮̘̥͘ţ̤e͈̹̤̩̕a̜̜͖̻͡l̩̘̹͓ ̴í̪̣͕̩̟̯t ̢͈͔͓̭̰
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I sense a lot a friendliness from all of you fellow Ambassadors, and it makes me glad. I can see the fruits of our labour already
>he says with a cheerful tone
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>>2147483
No migration of course.We wish to keep our colonies free of Ploraxians. We don't want any infiltrators. But trade may be a different question. Our trade fleets have been heavily depleted by the war but I believe they are ready.
>>2147491
>He looks at the card
Well may I ask CEO if you could supply any terraformers to our great nation? The war has destroyed a great many of our colonization ships and terraforming machines as well.
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>>2147552
With the war ended, the birth rate has risen astronomically. The sanguines, awful as they are, are still producing food for the nobles, and we are enjoying a period of relative stability. Rather well, I would guess.
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>>2147434
on our planet, Dawn is the most important time of the day for is it the only light that we see
>>2147443
Greetings Baron may the Flesh be strong as bones
>>2147447
It's Vetarian for you Representative
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this is a holo pic of one of our Space port
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>>2147566
That is truly the most cursed world that could exist. We are sorry for your loss.
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>>2147534
He would be proud I'm sure, he surely lived a noble life, and would have been glad to see you achieve as much as you have in your life.

>>2147564
You intake blood as sustenance? How quaint. Still I am glad to hear your people have recovered well from your war.
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>>2147545
Of course. Is it the city atmosphere? Admittedly, the smog can be bothersome in some areas.
>>2147548
Their own thing? You are a Hive, are you not?Please explain, this seems interesting.
>>2147550
Inventive, for sure.

>Carter observes the rather large planet.

Good thing Trojan has gravitational stabilizers. That planet would destroy us, it is immense!
>>2147551
Hmm?

>Carter walks over to the thrall

It is unresponsive.Hello?
>>2147552
Why, of course. You are welcome to join.
But why do you seek to gather reptilian races?Is it subjugation?Experimentation?
>>2147553
>Carter looks at it. Somehow, despite only having a mouth and looking like a flesh puppet, he has an expression of utter confusion on his face.

You consider such materials useful?
>>2147555
Yes, I am glad as well.

Excuse me for a moment though. I believe the UE and Ploraxian ambassadors wish to speak to me.
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>>2147530

~Why waste resources and time on organic sapient slaves when robotic automation is far more effective? In the time it takes you to raise one of those 'thralls' to maturity, I could reduce an entire mountain to base material and constructed a mountain's worth of drones to operate?~

>>2147545

"He is very dapper. I do like a well dressed sapient. And he makes a point. Shall we proceed to the main hall?"

>>2147562
"Depends on the scale you are looking for. If you are looking for some ecological repairs, that is much easier than a full scale terraforming unit. And it depends on the time scale you are looking at. We can discuss details, but as it stands, we are at a solid yes, just how much are you willing to pay?"

>>2147434
*Some of us quite enjoy the sun.*
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>>2147505
>He smiles
The great Noo nation. We have heard much of the Noo Ambassador and the good you've spread across the galaxy and to the races you've encountered as well.
>>2147535
Hmmmm I wonder which are which.
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>>2147581
w̖e̘͇͎̥̬̫'̛̤͍̝͈̫̗̪ŗ͔̻̯̬̣ͅͅe̪ ̧̹̳͈͉̟a͎̻͔̣͢ c̵o̦̯͉͙ͅl͉͍̩͎̣̯ḽ͞e͜c͠t̘i͓v̢̫̮͕̘͖͍e̖̞͖͉̕
͇̟̹͙͇͚̳mo̖̥͝r͕͡e ̻͙͔l̜̼̖͓̟͢i̧̮̼͔͇ḵ͕͙̼̳͈e͎̙͈͈̤͇ ̙͚̭̠̗a̷̪̬̖̙̰̤ ̺̘̖̫̗ͅh̨͖̖i͖͕̹̮v̢̦̠̤͕̪e͖͉ ̥̩o͍̘̤̞͖̳̰͜f̣̟̠̻̪͙ ̯̺h͚̜̯̠̱͢ív̵̫̟̘̼e͕͓̣s̥̺̤ ̰͈̦̻̖͙͓w̢̝͍̜̤e̮̰ ̛̩̼̘͓̝͉ǵ̤͕u͞e̱̥̬͔ṣ̖̹s?̠̭͈
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>>2147566
>Before leaving, Carter notices the technology being used

Is that organic?
How interesting, another species of organic technological mastery?Hello!

>>2147584
It may surprise you.
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>>2147581
Grod:You know, everything can be useful if you know how to work with it
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>>2147581
>the thrall idly stands there, lethargic
>it mumbles something incomprehensible

>>2147583
This is a good point. That is why we don’t use organic sapient slaves for manual labour. We use non-sentient thralls for a food source, and ghouls for all the heavy lifting that may be required.
Ghouls want for nothing, and follow every order until they return to nought but dust.
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>>2147581
>He decides to check the pulse
Damn... no pulse
>using his first aid training, he does some basic checks
Fucking hell, he has about only 4% of this blood remaining. He is good as dead.
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>>2147566
How fare your peoples?

>>2147581
We are destined to unify all those whose blood comes from the primary source, the Serpent. We would never subjugate a race forcefully of diplomacy could be attempted first, and we would never put another race under the scalpels for science.
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>>2147584
I am humbled Herr Ambassador
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>An unknown transmission is picked up on the open channel. Coming through quickly before fading out just as fast.
Thi/% %# Co#$1n)(*# M#$@// ca# a^%o#2 3%2r m@. I (#$d as93@t3)#*?#! R)p#62 ne#4 3)is4#*n$/.
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>>2147604
They are used to it. Get away from my property xeno.
>her claws begin slowly extending
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>>2147610
Garry:Yallo?
>>2147612
Narg:Calm down guys, I'm sure you can discuss this, like bird person get's to keep an arm while you keep the rest of him...hmm what does the guy think?
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>>2147581
>The polupi motions his umbrella around the wide plaza and open sky
I'll admit, this whole... outdoors... It's not something we as a people have experienced for many years.
>>2147583
>The xeno nudges his top hat slightly in response, before gazing back at the building
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>>2147581
Thank you. There is no need to worry about the planet's stability, Unitum Ferro is hundreds of thousands of miles away.
> There are some surprising chipper-sounding clicks from the pack Dell is wearing.
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>>2147612
This man is dying! I may have been a soldier, but I also used to be an army doctor. One thing is clear, I follow the Ploraxian version of the Hippocratic oath, the Oath of Victims. I cannot leave him to die.
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>>2147603
What did you say?

>Carter taps its head

Lady Jezebel, why does this thing seem dead?
>>2147604
Hmm.Perhaps they use little blood?

>Carter observes him.

It does not seem dead.Not much, anyways.

What do you propose we do?
>>2147594
Well, yes, but..

Regardless, welcome. So, what was this about a ship needing repairs?
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>>2147618
Thralls do not think.
>>2147622
I will cut you.
>>2147625
I may have been a bit thirsty, but this one has been through worse.
Leave it alone.
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>>2147555
I am glad the atmosphere is positive, the first time my people met the Kroak and Yss met we fought and died over something so obscure we can't even remember why. Ever since we have resolved to solve everything with words before rifles.
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>>2147554
Hmmmm well I'll make sure that it is returned to it's proper owner can't have it going missing of course.
>He takes it with him and hands it off to the security team captain to be analyzed
>>2147574
Thank you Baron Taxla for your kind words.
>>2147583
We are willing to pay in processed minerals or Imperial Thrones. And we only need two full scale terraformers over a timeframe of one to two terran years. We'd be able to pay in tons of uranium,gold,platinum or in millions of Thrones for it.
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>>2147620
Huh.

What an amazing planet.How does it move?
>>2147619
And why is that?

Nice hat, by the way.
>>2147610
>Carter picks up his vox

Hello?Is anyone there?
Damn connection is failing.
>>2147607
A Serpent?Is this some form of Great King?
>>2147622
>>2147612
Perhaps it is not dying?I suggest we remain calm.

Lady Jezebel, please explain what is going on?
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Did anyone else get that transmission?
>Dell is holding a surprisingly advanced looking data pad type device. It looks to actually run on electricity
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>>2147610
>He receives word of it from the cruiser in orbit and has them attempt to trace or it or reply to it to get a connection going
I believe we may have someone in need of help ambassadors.
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>>2147631
>his look furrows, and he is rather stern
Fine, but let me stabilize his condition. Considering he is a slave, wouldn't he be of better use to you if he is alive?
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>>2147639
This rather unpleasant bird keeps meddling with things to complicated for its simple brain.
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>From a Nearby Dock a strange ship makes landing,the hull is made from polished wood and the ship bears golden sails,from the left side a ramp slams into the ground,from inside the ship the cawing and cries of animals are heard. Soon the footsteps of three seperate beings are heard. Soon a trio of creatures is seen,they are drapped in furs and the two,assumed,males are covered into Tattoos on their right sides. Snapping from their bone jaws are heard as well as deep growls and what could be words. They seem lost as they argue
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>>2147631
What exactly is it?And why does it appear medically dead?
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>>2147643
If I have to explain to you one more time that the thrall is perfectly fine I swear I will gash your neck.
>>2147649
Well this is interesting...
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>>2147634
Of course friend
>He extends his right had out awaiting the soldier forearm grip, and habitually rubs the old scar

>>2147639
The Serpent is the progenitor of all reptilian races, a being of immense size and power, who gave his win life eons ago so that more life could arise.
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>>2147572
Truly dawn on our planet is a marvelous thing
>>2147588
yes, Flesh is our and Bones can break the Dawn is a saying we often use to descibe our craft manship in flesh sculpting
>>2147607
my people fare good but lately we had a... crisis
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>>2147639
I've seen jet engines similar to what we use. It's almost a mix between a jet engine and a solid fuel rocket.
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>>2147650
It’s my dinner. And it’s medically dead because yet again, you care little for Drakul biology and jump to wild conclusions immediately.
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>>2147625
Garry:Well there's a cooling system for the engine, but with this new pipe we'll manage to make, uhhh, six jumps I think. Anyways, we picked up a signal from something, so yeah, we'll go to the ship and check it out
>The trio leaves the garbage bin with a bunch of junk and goes to their shuttle
>>2147649
>Narg carries a bunch of junk
Narg:Hey!
>He waves at them
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>>2147644
It appear, by all means, medically dead.

I would recommend at least letting him stabilize it. He is a doctor, after all.
>>2147642
Perhaps.
Should we investigate?
>>2147649
>Carter walks up to the trio.

Hello!Who are you?I am Carter, of the Wastes.
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>>2147649
>Dell is muttering something about the craftsmanship of the ship that has just arrived
That's amazing...
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>>2147655
Flesh and Bones*
sorry the macro organism of communication is tired today
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>>2147639
We have lived exclusively in closed quarters since the 1st Board of Directors, and in spacecraft since the 3rd. Polupi feet haven't touched solid ground in well over 3 generations.
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>>2147644
We need to help this man! He is suffering from blood loss! If we do not help him, he is basically dead!
>>2147649
Greetings, xenos.
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>>2147594

~The reuse of material for alternative purposes is a good mindset. Although I would refrain from gathering them during a social meeting. You look filthy.~

>>2147603
"Hmm. Well, farming is farming, although I would request you not drink directly from the flower in public. I believe it will set very poor relations with those 'sanguines' you mentioned. I wonder if Bloom sap is palatable to you. An interesting new market..."

>>2147634
*Payment will be determined by the requests of Root overseer tasked with the project. Given the vast differences in our cultures, I imagine it will be in things such as art, citizenship, and other less tangible things.*

>Gold looked over at Silver, who was nodding in approval

>>2147649
~How wonderfully barbaric looking... I need a specimen to study.~
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>>2147653
>>2147661
>The tallest one,nearly 12 feet tall, makes a raptor like bark, then the others turn to the aliens,now curious as the clicking and snapping becomes more quiet
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>>2147649
>He goes to have the rest of the security team join him to see who this new arrival is. Making sure they are well armed just in case
Lets see what fresh hell this is
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>>2147649
A creature of immense strength, hail to you from the Dukedom.

>>2147655
Was it major? Do you need some assistance?
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>>2147654
I see. So, you are motivated to unite your people?
And what of other races?
>>2147655
Fascinating.Do you have an example?
>>2147658
A jet engine?How big?
>>2147660
Apologies, but I am no doctor. However, a being with no blood in its body that appears unresponsive is rather worrying.
What powers it?
>>2147661
Do you require assistance?
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>>2147618
>>2147639
>>2147642

>The signal comes in much more clearly then before though still hard missing pieces of information.
"I repeat. Zzzz is Commander Zzzzzz can anyone Zzzz me?"
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>>2147665
I refuse. Now, unless this galactic federation of yours is bought but a front for a radical thrall rights group, would you mind telling me what we are all here for?
>>2147673
>the woman slaps him round the face
>>2147675
Flower? Sanguines? The sanguines drink blood? They sell us blood to drink! By the Stone what are you even saying?
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>>2147673
I happen to have some medical supplies if any of it will help
> he takes a section if his pack out to reveal, yet another, advanced looking device. He opens it and it reveals some cauterizing supplies, gauze, and other misc.
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>>2147673
Yes, but it is an alien. For all we know, blood kills it.
>>2147672
I see. What drove such a lifestyle?

And who are these Directors?
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>>2147675
Garry:That's a rule? Oh, well sorry then...so what do you guys do?
>>2147677
Narg:What are they doing?
Grod:They are just...staring I think
>Grod walks back into the shuttle
>>2147687
Garry:Hello, I can hear you, it's Garry
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>>2147685
It has plenty enough blood to breathe. You should adapt your scanners for use on other life forms if you wish to use them for that purpose.
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>the three aliens seem very very confused,the tallest stands in front of the second tallest,who has a crown on his head,seemingly protecting him.
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>>2147680
ah no it was .. repressed, actually a group of religious fanatic called " the sons of Aurora" were developing a flesh eating virus in hope of taking the power
hopefuly they were stopped just in time

>>2147685
Sure here is a Biofilm of one of our Space port located near the Cloud of Orique
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>>2147665
I believe we should. Let me see who the hell this "Rukaar " fellow is of course before we do.
>>2147675
Alright thank you Silver. I hope I will get the required information from your corporation soon.
>>2147677
>He looks up at the alien
You're a big guy.
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>>2147688
Damn!
>he recoils
You...
>he nearly clenches his sidearm, but stops
Why the hell should I care.
>>2147689
Wait.
>>2147690
I agree. My deep apologies for jumping to conclusions
>he smirks.
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>>2147685
Apparently the Kroak believe he awoke on their world, and united under him to drive back the Walkers, but now it's used as the unification who's of our nation. We hope to bring all his descendants under a single flag to honour him.

As for other species, we will encourage peaceful settlement outside our space, and we believe that the Federation will allow for better relocation of races.
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>>2147699
(For you)
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>>2147688
Oh, my apologies.
This is the first meeting of the Galactic Federation.I wish to register new members, and meet new species.

And please refrain from harming others. This is a diplomatic site, after all.

>>2147687
Yes, we recieve you. Who is this?
>>2147677
Are these translators working?
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>>2147699
For you
>The Tall one clicks his jaws at Karl
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>>2147541
Arr, well that sounds simple enough.

>>2147553
>he breathes a small sigh of relief
Yarhar, what a coincedince, eh? We be here ta' represent the interests of the Dregs on the interstellar stage, and make use of the complimentary booze. And yerselves? Why are ye covered in shite, fer starters?

>>2147688
>he eyes the unfolding fracas with enthusiasm
Yarrrrr, I be liking this place already.
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>>2147687
Yes we can hear you. Do you require aid commander? We have a ship on standby?
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>>2147698
>Taxla rubs his ancient scar, a look of anger in his eyes
A curse upon those who would attempt to overthrow what already is.
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>>2147704
>The middle one turns his in confusion
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>>2147696
Narg:Neat, I like that hat...hmmm
>Narg places junk near the shuttle
Narg:Grod! Maybe you talk to them!
>Grod leaves the shuttle with a dog on a chain leash near him(pic related)
Grod:Hello! Who are you guys!?
>>2147706
Narg:We were looking for a pipe in there
>He points at a bunch of garbage cans and dumpsters
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>>2147705
>He attempts to click his jaws back in a similar fashion
>The other members of the security detail can be heard snickering about it behind him.
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>>2147718
Selachimorpha, who are you? I bid you greetings from the Imperial Ploraxian Realms.
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>>2147634
> it takes a while for unit one to realize the admiral just stole a paper out of his hand

c̦̹̞ͅo͓u̩̥͇͟l͙̜̠ͅd͈̗ ̥̞̘̳͖w̗̩̼̱͍ͅͅḛ͍͔͚͟ ͍͔͓̮̺͈ͅḩ̖̬͚͔̮̝̻a̷v͡ḛ͉̣̥̤ ̱̗͎̣͚̗ ̥͎͙̥͍͚̠t̖h̷̖̖̣̤̩̪a̠͕̪͎̥t̹̱ ̯̬͍̞͚̠b͚̱̬̬͡a͍̭͎͓̗̪c̺͓͔̘̥̀k̻̭ͅ?
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>>2147718
*turns his head in confusion
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>>2147688

*I am sorry, ambassador. We are unused to animalia based life. I believe she's asking you not drink straight from your thralls around other ambassadors. It is frankly rather unpleasant to see. I understand dietary needs, but for the sake of the well being of others less inclined to predatory behavior, could you refrain from displaying it?*

>The spines covering Iridium's chassis rattled

~Please refrain from physical alterations with ambassadors or I will be required to impose myself.~

>>2147693
"We take materials to processing facilities so it can be recycled by dedicated workers, so it may all be reused in one way or another."
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>>2147690
Over 600 years ago, our home planet, Mox, was discovered to be a hotbed of volcanic activity. Our star lies far from any other inhabitable world, therefore the only option was to create ships vast enough to get us off world. The Directors are the heads of the company set up to create these ships, and what would come to be our government. I myself am on the Board, as Head Administrator of Halcyon Incorporated. We work on behalf of the CEO.
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>>2147725
>The largest draws a large hook like weapon from his back and takes a stance roaring at karl,you seemed to have insulted him
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>>2147716
> he nods with respect
i see that you suffered one of those conflict Baron
visit one of our clinics one day and Blessed be the Dawn maybe we can get that scar away like dust in the twilight wind
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>>2147695
I am using no scanners. However, it has 4%. Most lifeforms are dead long before that, and this one seems normal to me.

However, I am not a doctor. Why is it so unresponsive?Has it been lobotomized?
>>2147698
Ah, how homely!
What a wonderful locale. Tell me, how long does such growing take?
>>2147699
Yes. Then we may speak of the breaches.
>>2147701
No issue.
Anyways, we can proceed to the room, but first I would like to address these new arrivals.
>>2147702
I see. So, how does this Dukedom fare?Any issues involving such resettlement?
>>2147706
It should be, though admittedly you have not yet said what you stand for, beyond your captain. Are you traders?
>>2147718
Translators must not be working.

>Carter takes a holopad, and begins to draw. It shows a being standing, wearing a suit.Then, a speech bubble.

Do you understand this?
Admittedly, cartoons are not my forte.
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>>2147705
>Dell is furiously taking notes about the Rumar, his arm clicking loudly as he does.
*muttering to himself* This species seems perfect to have automaton doubles.
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>>2147729
Narg:Neat, we just pick up stuff and add it to another stuff and jury rig it
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>>2147704
If you promise your associates will refrain from attempted theft, I shall comply.
>>2147706
Hmm?
>>2147729
>the woman turns, before gazing at the strange alien.
>after a few seconds, she sighs, and draws out a glass of purple bottles liquid, glowing red in parts
>it’s label translates to, “House Monos Purpula Dark-Berry”
>>2147740
Lobotomy? You refer to that thing where an insane doctor tried to remove the brain of a nobleman before being stabbed seven hundred times in the throat? No.
It just knows better than to cause a scene.
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>>2147738
>Carter moves ahead, and between the two.

Now now, we are here for diplomacy.Calm down.
>>2147730
So you are a company?How quant.
Well, welcome. I hope you seek to join the Federation. It may help your prospects when it comes to sales.
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>A mechanical squid like being moved quickly through the doors
Why is the clock in my quarters always late?
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>>2147740
those growing can take a decades maximum we have bio engineered quick growing Fleshroots into the crust of the planet and when the building is completely grown, the Flesh automatically sense the resistance of the wind and other debris and grow an exoskeleton according to those parameters
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>>2147740
>the crowned one apporches Carter,ignoring Guthank's attempt on Karl's life.
Hokka?
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>>2147746
Well, then I shall not interfere. Though I do not know of what doctor you speak of.

As for theft, we have a security handle nearby.
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>>2147748
Let us go, Carter. Same for you, Schimmel.
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>>2147748
>the Tall one Roars at Carter,bursting the eardrums of some poor guards nearby
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>>2147739
>He points to the scar
This? This reminds me of something important, how much I was willing to give for my wife, the star of my life. I appreciate the older, but it's but one symbol of my love for her.

>>2147740
We are experiencing a boom in production, both scientific and economically. There has been, some, blips in the resettlement program, but it mostly goes off without incident.
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>>2147704
>>2147715
The signal comes through a third time. The voice on the other side in a state of controlled panic.
"Finally someone picked up the distress call. My name is Markon and my flotilla has come under attack. We were ambushed by pirate forces while scouting through new star systems and they've been hounding us for weeks. If you can send help we need it now i'm not sure how long we can hold out!"

>The coordinates for the unknown ships are marked in an area near the north east areas of federal space at the end of the Orlucienad trade route.
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>>2147751
I see,that is rather advanced.And what are these Fleshroots comprised of?Other than flesh, I mean.
>>2147749
Hello!And who might you be?
>>2147752
>Carter draws a fish headed being with a crown, then points to it and to Rukaar.

What. Are. You?
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>>2147758
>he grows enraged from the display
By the gods, activate your UT!
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>>2147753
Good. Let this not happen again.
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>>2147764
>a terrified guard hands rukaar a translator,which no one gave him before,he speaks into it
What is this machine
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>>2147764
Hello…
>it freezes
…Carter I presume? I am Cythres Ambassador prime for the Xtlanti
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>>2147758
Narg:Hmmm...what do we do?
Grod:I have an idea...meat
Narg:Okay
>Narg goes into the shuttle and comes back with a peace of meat
>They set up the classic cardboard box trap with it
Grod:Okay, he seems angry so if we put him in a box for some time, he will calm down
Narg:Hmm, makes sense
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>>2147765
>Guthank Roars at Inkito,spraying spit at him,which slightly burns his skin
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>>2147770
Universal Translator. Where do you fail from.....
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>>2147761
Oh i'm truly sorry i offended you, an old Vetarian adage says " the scarred Flesh hold the memory of a thousand life"
>>2147764
a magician never tell his secret
if you wish to learn more maybe we can exchange some scientist one day ?
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>>2147774
Narg:Do they even have a translator?
Grod:Dunno
>Grod throws his space translator at Guthank
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>>2147755
Not yet, please. I would like to attempt communicating with this being.
>>2147758
>Carter simply stands, and continues attempted communication.
>>2147761
Well, that is splendid.What blips,however?Is resettlement violent?
>>2147762
Well then, that does not seem good at all.

Do not worry, help is on the way.

>Carter turns to Karl.

Do you have any nearby ships, Admiral?It appears they are in danger
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>>2147776
I am Rukaar
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>>2147743

"Well, we can assist you with that. For a price, as always, but I can appreciate a people who find use in everything, no matter if someone else believes it broken or useless."

>>2147742

>The warframe ambled up next to the tinkerer, leaning in to look at his notes.

~We share a mindset. Iridium Lotus, self aware machine. You seem like a people we will get along well with.~

>>2147746
*Now that looks far more pleasant and elegant. I'd actually be curious to buy a bottle, if it is up for public sale, just to see how it tasted.*
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>>2147784
Narg:Well if you do want trade deals, you should ask someone from Clan Ulmani, they love trading and stuff like that
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>>2147782
>>2147781
>Guthank catches the device then roars
I AM GUTHANK
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>>2147783
Greetings, Rukaar, of the Rumarians I presume?
>>2147774
Gah!
>he rubs it off his skin, and applies some anti-burn gel
Problem solved
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>a clicking of claws on metal can be heard, tapping away with an accompanying soft thump. this sound cycle repeats several times before one of the doors opens and some anthropomorphic beast, fur and teeth its most prominent feature.

>behind it marches a small entourage of guardians, cross bow like weapons glinting in the light, their helms donned but for the leader of this group who looks around the room noting faces and recognising a few species.

"This one is not intruding?"

>there seems to be an edge of amusement to his voice, almost drowned in the thick slur that his tounge forces upon the words
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>>2147778
Perhaps, though I am afraid my locale is quite dangerous. Arrangements could theoreticallly be made for transit, however.
>>2147767
Of course. Now, where were we?Ah.So, how are your people?I think you spoke of an ended civil war, yes?
>>2147770
It is a translator. Please, tell your friend here to stand down.
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>>2147784
This? It’s blood and various fruits native to nox. Much better than that recent imitation Sanguine made.
>she draws out two glasses, as tall as a human forearm, pouring one all the way to the top, and another only half way.
>she passes the half full one to the machine, before drinking deeply from the tall glass, spilling not a single drop
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>>2147783
> Dell holds his hand out, gesturing a handshake.
Pleased to meet you Rukkar, I am Dell Vapor, of Unitum Ferro, and the People of Calor.
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>>2147793
Grod:Neat, I'm Grod of Clan Baildag
Narg:And I'm Narg of Clan Vardot!
>Small goblin extends his hand
Narg:Nice to meet'cha
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>>2147772
Hail.Yes, I am Carter. Who are these Xtlanti?
>>2147793
Hello, I am Carter.Please lower your voice.
>>2147795
Of course not, welcome!Who are you?
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>>2147778
No offence taken, you didn't know. It means a lot to me is all.

>>2147782
Well, a simian race inhabiting a recently colonised world, by us Yss, that were incredibly violent and we were forced to cut there numbers down to more manageable numbers before we could begin resettlement.
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>>2147727
Oh what back?
>He seems to have forgotten all about it
>>2147738
Hmmmm can someone translate what he's saying? I believe I have done some sort of diplomatic incident.
>>2147740
What breaches Carter? What have you discovered?
>>2147762
>He leaves the being in a rage and returns to his cruiser to leave to retrieve the trapped being
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>>2147800
Yes, the civil war is over. My house reigns victorious over the seven remaining worlds. Palatine itself was forced to obey our commands, at last, giving us a fresh influx of knights to add to the army.
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>>2147800
>Rukaar Roars at Guthank,who roars back,the third rumar hits Guthank with a club
Thank you Moanai
I am Rukaar, the mushrooms told us of this place
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>>2147795
Greetings, may the Twilight shine upon you
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>>2147740
>the ambassador pauses for a good few seconds, looking somewhat uncomfortable
...Aye, traders. We'll go with that.

>>2147746
I was hoping you an' yer feathered friend were going to 'ave it out, but it seems he's too chicken, yarharharr.

>>2147762
Arr, don't worry lad, if ye give them all o' yer valuable cargo an' maybe a couple o' yer ships they'll be right off.
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>>2147809
>Rukaar looks at the hand
and you are?
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>>2147812
Well it's a long story but basically we are a group of constructs that were awakened long after the fall of our masters. We don't have much and that's the main reason I'm here I have been tasked by the commander Apyrx to requisition some help in rebuilding and at least getting a few power stations online
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>>2147808

>The gold simulacrum held the glass carefully in four arms, being almost a third her size. She carefully moved it to the maw in her abdomen, and took a long sip, before passing it to Silver who did the same with far greater ease. Finally Iridium drank the rest, siphoning it out through a proboscis.

>All three of them twinged and spasmed a few moments later.

*By the Forge...*

~It's damn near biofuel grade.~

"Smooooth"
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>>2147812
>one of the entourage steps forward, unfurling a small banner with a snarling wolves head over a crossed blade and stave.

"This one is Hears-The-Call, master of the feoroxians and leader of the hunt. feroxian bares my colours and would be obliged you bare your own while whisper-talk continues"

>>2147820
>recognising the profile from his deligate, the wolven hunter inclines his head at the drakul

"may the predator pad softly in this meeting, rival"
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>>2147814
I see.What were they?

Perhaps they were a varient of Forenzlo chimpanzees?
>>2147817
Ah, good to hear.Now I assume you are here to engage in diplomatic discussion?
>>2147818
The Mushrooms?You mean the Noo?

>Carter points at Ovaa.
>>2147822
I see. So, what brings you here?And how has your trading fared?
>>2147816
I will inform you later, for now I must to assist those in need.

>Carter leaves the room, as another, different being walks in, again made of Flesh.

I shall use this vessel as well,while I go assist them.

>His original body rushes to his ship.
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>>2147827
I am Dell vapor of Unitum Ferro, and the Republic of Valor.
> his pack gives off some hisses as his hand awkwardly lowers.
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>>2147832
Greetings Ambassador. It is nice to see that we have a mechanical ambassador is well. Having organics can get so boring.
>By now his ship is in orbit and is about to jump to rescue the commander as he voxes them in orbit
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>>2147822
Well, I would rather not cause a scene in my first day of duty. The king expects greatness from me, but also expects that our honour be upheld.
>>2147837
I assume this to mean you enjoy the taste? Strange, other species have often been revolted by the taste of blood.
>>2147842
This is of course, my job. Now, about this federation...
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>>2147838
have our species already met ?
>>2147842
nice suit really fashionable
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>>2147842
yes that mushroom. Now what in the name of Runakii are you
>>2147849
I am Rukaar, Lord of the Rumar.
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>>2147842
We aren't sure entirely, but they were mostly simian, produced primitive single action rifles and had a rudimentary written language. Other than that they seemed to prefer warm climates, so we chose a appropriate planet for them.
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>>2147800
how dangerous are we speaking ?
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I apologise for being late, my craft had a slight engine miss alignment.
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>>2147857
Um. Do you have like a greeting ritual, or something along those lines? Like bowing, or a handshake?
>Dell is obviously interested in learning more about the Rumar.
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>>2147856
"are you not the drakul of the clan traders?"

>the wolfman peers at your face........ or as close as he can get without appearing aggressive

"This one apologises, only second hand accounts were given. mistaken identity was the fault of feoroxian"
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Garry:Okay, I'll tell the boss about our findings and also cooling system, have fun
Narg:Okay, have a fun...
>>2147857
Grod:So Rukaar...what brings you here?
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>>2147838
>The new body approaches him.

Hail, I am Carter, of the Carnem Wastes.

Who are the Feroxians?And I apologize, but I have no banner of my own.
>>2147832
I see. Hmm, well once you are registered, perhaps we can aid you?
>>2147856
My apologies, but this is not really a suit. Rather it is a body.

I should really show you the Wastes one day,you would have fun.
>>2147852
Ah, yes. Simply register and you shall be a member. We are here to aid other species and explore the galaxy. What has spurned your arrival, apart from our ad program?
>>2147857
I am Carter, of the Carnem Wastes.And you are?
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>>2147879
>Rukaar gives a small bow
usually i would roar at you but i fear it'd harm a race a fragile as you
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>>2147852

*Well, I won't say I enjoyed it...*

"I most certainly did. You must bear in mind, blood is not something native to our world. It's all sap. This will definitely make a splash amongst the jaded crowd. Something familiar with a totally different edge to it. I want a crate. What else do you have in the way of chemical vice? I'm always looking to go on a new trip, and a galaxy worth of sapients must have a variety of ways to alter their neural chemistry."

~In short, our leader is a junkie and wants to know what you are peddling.~

"YUP!"
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>>2147882
Ah, you were the one Carax spoke of. How fares your people?
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>>2147870
Dangerous enough. Worse than a Death World.
>>2147864
I see. Well, I hope it was not too much trouble.

Would you like a drink?We have coffee,I believe.
>>2147875
Hello.Who are you?
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>The polupi slipped away from the large crowd outside and into the large meeting building, sitting in a seat far away from the door, and is fiddling with the seat controls
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>>2147885
I Just told you i am Rukaar,must i reintroduce mys-
>the female rumar pushes him aside
don't mine my Lord,he can be aggersive sometimes,I am Moanai
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>>2147882
we are the Vetarian Coallition, Flesh Sculptors by the Dawn, Bone miner by Twilight

may our Race work together
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>>2147842
>he appears to be picking his words very carefully
Well, trading has been slow lately. I fear our, uh, aggressive dealmaking has frightened away some o' our smaller business partners, and we don't have the assets on hand to trade with larger entities at present.
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>>2147885
a body you say ?

very interresting
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>>2147888
> Dell bows back respectfully.
Well, pleasure to meet you, Rukkar.
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>>2147897
I represent The Peoples Republic of Scealix, we are interested in building positive relations with the rest of the galaxy.
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>>2147816

t͚h̷͍̻e̠ ͇̫͜pa͇̳̱p̞̪̠̜̬e̯̮͉͙͖r̵͚̫̜̻ ͉͈̜̤͖̗͎̕y͉͍̗͕͙̪̺ơ̪̣̞u̘̞ ̮̼̘̰̖̖g̥̗̙̹̝͎ra̦̻͉̳͇̥b͕̖̭͍b̙͈̟e̴d̹̻̫̤̫̀ͅ ͝ͅṟ̥͎i̯̫͚͍͟g̡h͎̪̰͓̰̀t̢̰̹̘̼ ̢͖̣͖̙o̝͍͉͖̥͜u̮̼͉t̥̭͓ ̹͞of́ ̨͙̟o̗̪̥̦̙̟̙ư̜̟̫̯̤͓r̞͡ ̶͉h͔̗̘̞a̝̯̝̳͉̞n̺̤͢d͚̬͙͎̰̘̙ś͇̳͈̙̫̟?͜
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>>2147897
We handled them with minimal loss of life to our people. As for beverages, I'll take a tea, coffee has a, bad effect onto us.
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>>2147885
"this one is a feoroxian, the hunter clans of the all mother. we whom know nothing but the purity of the hunt. we are hunters and we come seeking new rivals.....

>he stops before continuing, a slight trace of his tounge licking his lips before he resumes

and new prey, for the all mother to sample"

>>2147893
"you are they of the snakeblood, your allmother scaled and coiled, singing new life as our mother birthed us, so oathmake says"

>a hand the size of a humans head crashes against his chestplate

"hail rival, may your hunts be fruitful"

>>2147902
"sculptors........miners..........not warriors or hunters of prey, but of ore and of stone. well met prey, may the predator pad softly"

>his throat is bared and while no chest is struck, the sincerity is still there
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>>2147885
The programme attracted the attention of my king. He has ordered me to foster and maintain cordial relations until such a time comes when this must change.
Where do I sign?
>>2147890
It’s Bloodwine brewed by House Monos. It has a rather sweet taste, does it not?
I did bring some on my ship, if you are interested, however I can spare no more than ten bottles.
Just in case those damned birds steal my food.

Aside from that I believe that the wretched sanguines have cooked up a substance that lulls you into a relaxed stupor. They call it, Opiatus, or something along those lines.
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>>2147909
If I might inquire, did your people evolve that form or was it engineered?
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>>2147901
Yes, my apologies. So, whom do you represent?
I have never seem your species.
>>2147903
Ah, I see. What assets do you need?I believe some here are willing to trade.
>>2147900
>Carter watches him.

The best setting is number 17. Just saying.
>>2147909
Why yes, I am inhabiting it. My main one, on the other hand, is currently racing towards the transmission we recieved, with Admiral Karl's assistance.
>>2147917
I see. Welcome to the Federation, Ambassador.
>Carter extends his hand

So, what brings you here, aside from goodwill?
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>>2147924

Oh̠̙̫ ͉̭̞̳̮o̕h͓̳̭͢ ͓̯̕w̙̮̜ę̥̝'v͚̟̬̗̤̩ͅe̜̤͚͍̺̮ͅ ̪h̦̟͚̬̤e̝̠̘̰̭̪̝͢ar͍̰̤͖͖̦̝͟d̙͜ ̝́s̰̰̣t̗̻͡o̘̖r̦̥̥͓̬̳̦i̳e̠s̖̰̰̫͍͠ ͍̥̳̯́ͅͅo͚̭͚̹͍̪f̠ ͎̺̘a͎͉̟̤̱̰̻ ̬͉̬̼͈̖ͅd͇̰̗r̡͔̭̗̭̤̙i̷̱̩͍͓̬n̶̠k͉̮̜ ͉̝̳̠̭͍͠c̝̼al̤̩l͓̣̘̤̮̼̱e͔d ̷̝̠̰̳͓"̕l͚̗̩͚͍̝͘e̬̤̟͓͞m̧̪ͅo̬̦̟̩̗͍͓͡n͔̫̺̗̟͖̩a̤i̼̣̬d͎̺͚̀"̩͍̼̼
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>>2147851
My thanks go out to you and good luck whoever you are
>>2147929
>having met and had first contact with a Feroxian before a small flag extends from one of its many mechanical tentacles
Hail hunter! How goes the hunt of your people?
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>>2147935
>moanai answers
We are the Rumar from Ru,we only meant the "noo" recently. they told us about this place
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>>2147929
do not put us to the test, our Dawn Knight have the most sharpest blade and the most sturdiest shields we have developped many technology in case we were to be challenged

>>2147932
Engineered, we are still Vetarian to the core, albeit there is some cults that worship the Flesh and made body of it
>>2147935
Very intersting
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>>2147935
>He extends his own hand to shake.
My people have recently transitioned from a military lead society to a democracy and we believe that it’s in our best interests not to require a war.
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>>2147929
>Taxla places his hadpnd on his chest
Honour to you and your ancestors, and may you hunts be ever bountiful.

>>2147936
Odd, my brother has a estate which grows lemons. Surprising to learn they grow outside our domain.
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>>2147930

"Excellent. We brought an array of jewelry and art pieces with us for barter. I am certain we have something suitable for you. Everyone loves shiny rocks."

>>2147929

>The Bloom's warframe mount watched the hunters closely, taking some notes on Roots it knew that would like to join them.
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>Dell sits in a chair in a far corner of the room, reading through his notes. His notes mostly contain diagrams of mechanical beasts, and vehicles.
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>>2147930
Right there.

>Carter points to a front desk, staffed by a man in a space suit. His three eyes are closed, and he is sleeping.

Simply write down basic galactic information.
>>2147951
As for war, hopefully joining this Federation will lead to an era of peace.
>>2147922
Was that not your dossier on the UE?
>>2147924
No problem.

>A third body waddles out, some flesh dripping off and Decaying immediately.It carries a tray, with an assortment of tea, mint leaves, and tobacco. Carter's voice emanates from it.

Feel free to serve yourself, we have all kinds. So, how has Trojan been? It is a rather large city!

>Carter chuckles.

>>2147929
Hmm, are you hungry, then?
And what is this All Mother?A leader?
What is your name?
>>2147943
I see. How did you meet?
>>2147946
Indeed. I can inhabit 28 at once, due to my Neural Clumps.
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>>2147966
Amusing...
I did not expect such strange aliens to have much in the way of fine art for display.
I’m impressed.
Have anything red and gold?
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>>2147946
Interesting. Tell me, does your peoples expertise extend beyond your own kind? In the past my people made some unwise alterations to some of our population and we are seeking to mitigate the damage from that mistake.
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>>2147975
>Rukaar answers
they crashed on Ru
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>>2147969
>Carter peers over, and sees him

Are these native species?
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>>2147935
>The xeno stares at the strange fleshy creatures offering refreshments and paperwork with a blank stare, whilst the chair slowly whirrs into position.
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>>2147942
>the lips of the wolf man peel back, a morbid failure of a smile despite his attempts

"this one has not met the survivor personally, he was returned before feroxians could speak with him. how went his recovery?"


>>2147946
>the giant laughs, a hackeling sniggering sound, that was at once from deep inside his stomach and hacking from his throat [hyena laugh]

"the predator does not stir in this meeting, be not afeared. though we may soon take you up on your challenge, in more sporting grounds"

>again he tries his smile.........again he fails

>>2147955
"a......and my your spirits ward you"

>he seemed to have trouble comprehending ancestors before his stutter was replaced with his usual sure tone

>>2147975
"the all mother, she whom birthed us, she who led us to the stars, we defend her now as she defended us"

>you notice his eyes stray to a pict of a small globe........a planet?
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>>2147975
ý͚͉̥̮̯̫͖e̮̻̞͓̘͢s̡̮̜̻,͉͎̺ ̘̙͘h̺̙͠e͔͈̜ ̣͓̥͍͘t͡ọo̺͔͔̝̜̯k̖͚͍̫̭͚ͅ ̮͟i͡t͔͉͢ ̘̟͉͞f̼̳́r̸͖o̠̜̰͓m͖ ̴̭u͚̦̟s͚̭͕͉͈͍͢

>̹̭̺͚̟͟sad and confused lobster face
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>>2147975
>Taxla takes a cup and sips it, the warmth is perfect but it lacks sugar, to which he opens a small tube and puts it in
Perfect. This Trojan, you say a city, but where?
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>>2147975
>Jezebel strides over elegantly, sweeping across to the desk before consulting the papers.
>she gets a chair and begins filling in planet counts, cultural data and incredibly basic biological information
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>>2147981
only the Vetarian are worthy of the Flesh, those who tried to accomodate our gift were consumed by the flesh, and are called "Dhaaart", the Flesh horrors, but this does not mean we are not expert into surgery and medical treatment, on the contrary, our Flesh sculpting made us quite the expert on physiology, be it totally alien
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>>2147982
Crashed? What caused this?
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>>2148017
The Runakii. It is a storm. it is our god
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>>2147994
His recovery went well all things considered it could have been a lot worse. Of course this kicked out factory renewal program into high gear as we raced to take part in this… thing
>gestures everywhere
May I enquire as to your name and title?
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>>2147980

>From the blossoming flower of a ship the Blooms arrived in, several rotor drones flew out, each carrying a display case filled with bangles, baubles, bracelets, bits and bullion.

"Oh yes. If you happen to see something you like that is a bit too large or small, it can be resized in short order. And if not, we have jewelers competing for the right to make the first jewelry for an alien ambassador."

>Into the main hall they went, drones flitting about them, showing their wares for a few moments before darting away.
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>>2147990
Hmm? No, these are mechanical doubles of different species I have come into contact with. Most of them are friendly.. Most.
> Dell flips to the latest addition to his notes, it is an automaton version of Rukkar
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>>2147991
>Carter speaks from it, as it waddles over.

Do not worry.None of this is dangerous to most life.
>>2147994
So, is your All Mother your homeworld?
>>2147996
He probably was distracted. What exactly was written?

Maybe you could get another copy?
>>2148000
Well, where we are as of now! This planet acts as a megacity, with Trojan being both the planet and the City. There are outskirts, but this great place is a rather wonderful locale.

Plus they have great food.
>>2148015
Please do mind the holoscreens. They are older models.
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>>2148016
I see, what resources would your people be interested in? I’m sure we can come to an arrangement if you could help us.
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>>2148038
Huh. So, you construct doubles? Why is that?
>>2148029
I see. Did you assist them?

Also, would you like a drink?
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>>2148045
well as our technology is based on the Flesh we are a little short on energy as we have no mean to store it
what do you want in return ?
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>>2148049
>they both say yes
also when do we move,it can't be safe to stay here for too long
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>>2148042
It is a impressive city, although to be frank the capitals of the various Dukedom worlds I've seen are more unique, such as Murder's capital being literally on a volcanic plateau.
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>>2148042
>He tentatively takes a tall glass and a pinch of tobacco and mint leaves, before pulling several bits of a small hookah from his pockets, assembling it on the table, still making eye contact with the waddling fleshy thing.
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>>2148057
Your help removing the flaws left by attempts to produce a superior combat strain of human from our people.
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>starts wondering around uselessly
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>>2148033
>picking up a large blood red ruby necklace, she make an approving noise
>she scuffs the underside to confirm that it is proper gold, before nodding

This shall do.

>she snaps her fingers, and from her ship emerge a duo of ghouls, dragging a crate of assorted wine with them
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>>2148091
What is the matter friend?
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>>2148060
Move? Why move?

This place has state of the art security, in a civilized environment.I assure you, this is completely safe.

famous last words
>>2148062
A volcanic area?How do they stabilize the foundations?
>>2148082
Apologies for my forms, my homeland is much more organic than most.

If you wish, we have some forms of recreational drugs, though I would prefer we all remain sober until the meeting ends.
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>>2148049
I do it because our old home, Calor, was destroyed in The Great war.
>he seems entranced in thought, clicks and whirs emit from his pack.
... we were afraid of basically going extinct. I heavily sympathise with other races who share the same fear. Most of these diagrams will just be statues. But, with permission from the original species, some will become brilliant automatons.
> Dell seems to have a distant look of fear in his eyes, presumably from the horrors of his Great War.
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>>2148091
So, why have you arrived, beyond diplomacy?

And are you completely robotic?
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>>2148101
Predators obviously, what are we to do if a Dreadmaw thunders into this meeting?
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>>2148103
A Great War? If you do not mind, what was this War you speak of?

And I am sure you would gain permission from others
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>>2148085
good enough
what is the flaw exactly ?
what were the process used int he making of thos strains ?
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>>2148101
The Kroak have written the book on mountain city building. They chose a plateau that was relatively stable, but close enough to Mt.Orga so they could exploit the massive gold reserves. They seemingly guard the secrets of their stabilisation of the ground, but I think they may be convinced to open up about them, in time.
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>>2148111
Dreadmaw?Apologies but I do not know what you speak of. This is planet Trojan, there are few wildlife left here.
However, we have some rayguns and turrets on standby, if that eases your mind.
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>>2148042

n̶̙o̞̤͙͖͔͈͖.̰̬̻̻̭̰̜.̦̱̤̪̬.̙͔̙̫ ͔̫̞̙͇̩̮i͇̫̯͉̯t̫̦͖͡ ͈͈̺w͎̥̜̺̞͇̳a͓̻̯͎̠̟s̠̤͈̖̦̫̼ ̘͎̦ą̱̟ ̨̜̼͔̻g̩̩͇i̳̘f̤̹̘̺̹t̷͕͓͓ͅ ͚̭̺͉̮f̠͕͍r̨̖̠͈̣̻ó͓̤̬̭̰̞̙m̥͓̤͓͔ͅ ̫͈u̥͍̯͉͖̼n̰i̙̼͎̞̖̺t̮̱͖̱̯͠ ̹̦͚͍th̟̬͉͎͈̺i̵̮̺̼̬̮͕̺r̰͎̯̭͚͓t̹͙̙̺ę̮̳eǹ̝̗̥̥͔̼!̭
̟͓̱͖́

>really sad lobster
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>>2148092

"Wonderful! By all means take a few pieces that strike your fancy as well. Perhaps a piece for your favored ones."

>She stood on Iridium's head so she could lean in and whisper to Jezebel

"It's for market research. The tastes of the important is vital in determining the various fashion trends to come. Consider it a commission for a quick market study."

>>2148101

~Good luck with that.~

>Silver was already cradling one of the bottles with all six arms, taking sips of increasing volume

*This is why I'M representing the Iron Blooms.*
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>>2148101
>The hookah sits on the table fully assembled, quietly bubbling away
I assure you, this is practically the same as...
>The xeno motions towards to Ploraxian with the e-cigar
as whatever that thing is.
If you like, you can have one.
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>>2148042
>with a flourish, the ambassador finishes the document
There. It is signed.
Any other beurocratic barriers to entry?
>>2148128
>jazebel continues picking out items with red and gold colour schemes, chokers, rings and armlets
>the only exceptions being a few black items that are rather small is size
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>>2148122
oh,i see. So what do we do here
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>>2148116
There were a number of attempts at creating such beings and although we have repaired most of the known issues a few remain beyond our abilities, I will arrange for a copy of our files to be sent to your people, do you have access to standard computers or should I have the data presented in some other form?
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>deep sigh
>wonders off to find a drink a robot can process and be made drunk by
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>>2148121
Hmm. And what of gold? Why is it so coveted?
>>2148123
I am sorry for your loss.

>Another body, this one seemingly made from stone and flesh, brings him ice cream.
>>2148128
Eh, well okay then. Please remain functional at least.

So, why have you come here, apart from joining the Federation I presume?
>>2148135
No thank you, I do not smoke.

>His body takes a cup of coffee

I do enjoy Exocorp's work, however.
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>>2148135

>Arriving at the meeting table, Silver promptly hopped onto the table and walked about letting her actually be at eye level with the rest of the delegation. Bottle carefully clenched, she walked up to the hookah smoker and sat down.

"I'm game. Smells aromatic."

>>2148157
>The warframe, now clear of its riders, ambled up to the fellow machine.

~Greetings. You seem dejected.~
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>>2148143
No,no. That is all. Now, feel free to discuss, offer trade, or relax. We are in no rush.

>Carter sights the thralls carrying boxes.

What is in those boxes?Wines, I presume?
>>2148149
This is the Galactic Federation, a place for civilizations to unify and work together. Who do you represent? And why have you arrived, apart from curiosity I assume?
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>>2148170
Well for one we are preventing another war, then the elders don't like me around much.
>he looks around
are you sure this planet has no game to kill?
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>Meanwhile, Carter's ship, as well as Karl, warp into the system where the transmission was broadcast.

>Carter attempts a Vox call

Hello?Is anyone there?
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>>2148158
That I'm. or quite sure of. They desire gold above all else, and not for any real reason beyond hoarding it and making it into things to show off on their persons. Gold is actually used for a lot of things in their society, giving its abundance. Gems, red ones in particular, are highly sought after, as it the metal platinum. But gold has such a allure over them that not even they can explain it entirely.
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>>2148115
The Great war was a war that completely destroyed our old planet, Calor.
>vigorous clicks emit from Dell's pack.
The population of my nation was in the trillions. We made it off of that planet with only 1.5 million.
>Dell's eyes well up with tears
We had gathered a resistance against our "government" which was... Evil, I guess I could say.
We went to war for about 20 years. We lost so many people, that our military Is mostly mechanical now.
>Dell takes a tissue out of his duster's pocket, and wipes his eyes.
Anyway, it took about 140 years to get Unitum Ferro to where it is today.
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>>2148167
>The xeno pulls a second pipe tube from his coat and screws it into place
This blend is actually designed specifically as a perfume. Very popular in aristocratic mansions, before they fell into the magma oceans.
>The polupi extends a bony finger at the bottle
What's that? Smells... smells meaty.
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>>2148197

>Gold Fern, who's simulacrum was plated entirely in gold, spoke up

*Gold has a variety of uses in advanced electronics and robotics due to its erosion resistance and conductivity. We use copious amounts of it. I wanted less gaudy 'frame, but Silver demanded I look the part.*

>>2148205
"I have no idea what meat is. Is it like pith? I can't wait to try alien cuisine. Evidently it's made with blood. Guess it's the nutrient carrier for animalia creatures. Want some?"

>She'd offer the bottle of berry blood wine, while inserting the tube into her maw, puffing away as smoke oozed out of various vents in her simulacrum.
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>>2148186
No, I am afraid not, besides generic hunting areas.

I assume you are a people of hunters?Who are these Elders?
>>2148197
Ah. So simple greed, then. No offense, just noting.

So, what of platinum?How is that used?Why not silver, or titanium?
>>2148200
I am sorry to bring up such a harsh memory, Dell.
What had even sparked it?
>>2148215
MEAT IS THE SUPERIOR ITEM
FLESH IS THE SUPERIOR ITEM
FLESH IS BLESSED
>>
Rolled 13, 7, 6, 11, 20 = 57 (5d20)

>>2148192
>The signal broadcasts again this time with no interference
"Thank Dominatus reinforcements. We jumped into this system hoping to lose the pirates but our scouting beacon in the next system over caught them making a jump here. They've about a dozen ships heading our way and most of my fleets not in the best shape."
>Warning sirens flare as the scanners pick up inbound ships.
"Shit they're here! BATTLE STATIONS."
>roll order allied ships # 1,2,3 enemy ships # 4, 5
>enemy fleet has 12 corvettes and 3 frigates in a head on attack run vs federation fleet made up of 2 cruiser approaching the battlefield and another fleet of 1 cruiser 4 frigates and 8 corvettes in defensive formation.
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>>2148220
>Rukaar groans
a pain in my ass that's what
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>>2148215
>The administrator takes the wine, reading the label closely whilst his tentacles tap at the bottle, before taking a sip
Oh that is just
>The administrator's tentacles quiver slightly
That is a lot of blood. You can keep that one.
If it's meats you want, we have a variety of it. Seafoods, meats, birds, we have some alcohols too.
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>>2148215
Kroak use it for basically anything they can think of, rumours abound that some even consume the stuff.

>>2148220
Greed is not a bad word to use in them, but don't be fooled into thinking they will sell their friends out for a few baubles. The mere notion of trying to buy them off or doing harm to friends will result in a swift and rather brutal demise.
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>>2148220
You're fine. I'm not really sure what sparked that memory.. Anyway I-
> three little toots emit from Dell's pack
Apologies, but do you happen to have coal, or a similar substance? My pack is running low.
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>>2148238
>Guthank hears the word blood,he tries to listen in on this conversation
>>
Rolled 13, 14 = 27 (2d20)

>>2148229
>Carter's ship opens fire, as does Karls.

>Carter is firing biomechanical plasma at the corvettes, as Karl moves in and lets loose laser fire on the Frigates.
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>>2148158

t̠͜t̢tt̺͕͇h̳͕͞a̘̞͙͚̺nk͇̝̦͟s̡͎͈̩̪̼ ͖̭̖͎͚
̪̱̙̮w̵̪͔̩̻̫e̥̠̩͕ͅ'r͖̠̬̖e̟̞̬͟ ̖̠́i̡ş̺̥̙̮͇̯ ͇̘h̤͙̥̗e̖̼̰̼ͅͅ ͈̜͈͘ͅ
̺̥w̺̻̱͇͖̰͔e͚͈̼̜̣ w̩͓̼̰̺̮̱á̰̰̭n͈͔t̵̜̠͎ ̪̰̞̘͓̗̜́t̪ͅo͉̖̳̱ ̡̰̪b̯̹̪͘e̟͓̦̜͘ͅ ̧̰̖̩̥̥̟̭m̜̜͈̻͝e̗a̱̗̥̫̬̮n̜̪̤̥͓ ̮̳̼̝͍̩ͅb̧̩̩͓̹̪̣a̰̰̺̣̣̩ͅc̩̠̻̘k̭̼̼̘͚͖̩ ̮͚͎a̵̭͈͓͔̘͓t̵̝̹̺͔̫ ̦͞h̞̞͈̳̦͇̫i͎͈̱͚͍m̘̠͕͉̫͡ͅ ̳̣͇̹
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>>2148233
Do they bother you with needless bickering?
>>2148240
Of course. I imagine Honor is an important part of your cultures?
>>2148243
Well, I have charcoal, as a recreational drug, right here.

>The third body waddles over, and a tube of small charcoal is on the tray.
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>>2148238

"We'll want to test them for potential toxins to our biology, but I know my own chef is bristling at the chance to cook with alien ingredients. I should have brought catering staff, come to think of it. No matter. I'd love to exchange cuisine. I'm sure ours will be unique to your palate."

>She turned and looked up... And up. To the gigantic armor plated being. She offered the bottle.

"Hello, behemoth. Want a drink?"

>>2148243

>Iridium ambled over to the tinkerer, and took a moment to vomit a condensed block of matter

~I imagine standard carbon biofuel will suffice? It burns well enough~
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>>2148278
oh and then some. assassins,espoinage,lies,cheats,i would skin the-
>moanai interrupts his rant
yeah,they can be annoying
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>>2148263
We are currently under fire.
>>2148257
>>2148229
>The Frigates are completely obliterated, as the Corvettes are cut down to 7 left.
>>
Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>2148229
>The Scealix frigate forms up with the rest of the fleet. It’s weapons are high quality but mostly conventional technology.
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>>2148278
More so in Yss culture, it's just that the Kroak are aware of their gold lust more than others, but would rather die than betray others for it. They believe in two methods of getting gold, working for it or fighting for it.
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>>2148294
>Guthank "sneaks" closer to the two talking about food,curious
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>>2148297

W̞̑̓̋̍͞H̴̫͇͓̟̖̔̋ͭ̈A̢ͫ̀T̯̜̰̻̠̜͊͒͞?̣̣͈̰̏ͩ͋̚͢
̠̼̱͇͍̀̐̌̐͋ͅF̳̤̗͖͕ͪ͂͐r͔ͦ̋ͪ̇̔̉ö̑m͍̖̤̰̜̰̗͒͌͊̈͝ ̯͇̺ͅẉ̢̎͋͛͌ͫẖ̸̜̯ͤ͋͆͑ͨ͐̂o̘̪̖̪̟̹?̼̟̰̙͈̔ͦͩ͛ͅ
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>>2148294
I'm sure it will, we've been eating the same foods for...
A while.
>The polupi inhales on the hookah then blasts a cloud of pungent smoke from behind his tentacles, waving them around to twist the smoke.
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>>2148278
I wasn't aware that charcoal was used as a drug here. Thank you.
>Dell's pack drops a box-a Firefox about the side of an old Xbox- and releases an ash tray, piled high with ash and empties it into a nearby trash can. He then puts the charcoal int a small opening in the top of the firebox and lights it, and replaces the box back into the pack.
I'm very curious about the use of charcoal as a drug, tell me more.
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>>2148303
Fighting for it? Do they fight each other?
>>2148295
Hmm. Sounds rather taxing. I assume you lord over them?
>>2148307
Do not worry, the UE, Scealix Republic, and I have nearly destroyed them. Though sending some forces to help tow the survivors to Trojan would be nice.
>>2148302
>Only two Corvettes are left, as the Scealixian Frigates shreds them.
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Rolled 8, 12, 2, 17, 12 = 51 (5d20)

>>2148229
>>2148257
>The defensive screen held the attention of the pirates long enough for Carters Bio-Chem plasma to burn their numbers. 7 corvettes are out-right destroyed while 3 others are merely disabled. Laser fire has hit the frigates reducing the shielding on them to zero.
>The allied ships have several of there own go offline but the new comers still hold
>The pirates attention is now split. 2 frigates go for the Federal cruisers attempting to outmaneuver them while the last frigate and remaining corvettes go for the newcomer cruiser.
>Newcomers concentrate fire on the pirates attacking them.
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>>2148333
Some species, such as Keloreneans, inject charcoal as a psychoactive drug. It is especially reactive to psionic species.
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>>2148334
>moanai answers before he rants again
he is supposed to,but they don't like how he's so young,i was even hired to kill him
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>>2148294
Actually, it will, thank you.. please excuse me, but I don't think I ever caught your name
>Dell takes the biofuel and repeats the process of re-filling the Firebox in his pack. The charcoal has already burned completely out
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>>2148334
Occasionally, mostly over good bits. Mostly it involves fighting other creatures, normally primitives that have them.
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>>2148344
I see. I may try this when I get home, but I must wait, as I have travelled alone in my personal ship
>outside there is a magnificent silver steam locomotive with a slightly modified cabin and added rockets to the back.
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Rolled 19, 19 = 38 (2d20)

>>2148359
I see. Well, I hope your people are willing to apply more diplomatic trading here. I believe a few here have gold in supply.
>>2148348
Hired to kill him?
>>2148342
>Karl moves his energy to shields, absorbing the blow but leaving his ship battered.

>Meanwhile, Carter's ship has been severely damaged, but still holds on.

>Both target the Frigates in a final strafing run.
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>>2148357

>The bestial machine bowed.

~Iridium Lotus, Root overseer and representative for the Root systems. A pleasure to meet a fellow mechanist.~

>>2148325
"Well, we have plenty of edible flora we'd be happy to share. Good food is one of the simplest pleasures in life, so it's never good to miss out on it."

>>2148306
"Well? The bottle's not going to bite you. The drink might, but that's the price we pay for a good drink."
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>>2148377
Are you psionic? I am not sure if normal beings can use it safely.
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>>2148396
"Yes,long story,my fleet was growing in power and wealth so the elders hired me to kill the young lord. funny story too
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>>2148417
>Guthank looks at the drink a few feet away from him,his arm fires out like a cannon grabbing the bottle
thank you
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>>2148396
We have plenty to trade. Most of our trading missions are undertaken by the Kroak anyway. The current item most sought after is crimson diamonds, the rarest kinds. Many are willing to pay for them in the Dukedom.
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>>2148418

G̙̭̪̠̖ͣi̥̣̣͑́̉v̵͕̭͕͍͖̫͙̀͐e̟!̦̭͐
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>>2148417
>Dell bows respectfully
Im glad that we have something in common, many people think that machines are too complicated, or too tedious, but I find them intriguing.

>>2148418#
No I'm not, I didn't realize that it was dangerous to non-psionic beings.
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>>2148426

"Of course, my good giant. What goods a drink if you don't share it and see how your company reacts to it."

>>2148468
~Oh I know all too well. I exist because of the Bloom's love of machines. Amazing how many hours they will dedicate to making a machine to make their lives a little easier, even if it would have been quicker to do it themselves. Why else make machines that build machines to repair the machine that built them?~
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>>2148342
>>2148396
>The group with the corvettes is taken down first by combined fire though more newcomer ships are disabled in the fight. They then turned their attention to the Federation ships getting hounded by the frigates and launch missiles and kinetic projectiles at the un-shielded and distracted pirates.
>One frigate has its hull punctured and the other has its engine system destroyed and its weapon systems disabled as the missiles and slugs hit it. Now the remaining pirates are at the mercy of the Federation and these newcomers.
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>>2148490
-not many have liquor to spare on Ru, much less to a wandering blade, what is your name small creature
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>>2148499
((From me))
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>>2148490
I find it intoxicating, the intricacy of clockwork, the mechanism of an engine, and similar things
>Dell's Pack clicks happily
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>>2148506

"Silver Frond. I just bought a crate of the stuff, so enjoy the bottle. Although you might need a crate, given your size. And you are?"

>>2148520
~Given the sketches, I am not surprised. You'd fit in well with the 'frame designers. Some of them seem to find a religious joy in sculpting up new models.~
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>>2148557
-Guthank
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>>2148557
I would have to agree about the religious aspect of crafting an automaton from scratch
>Dell's pack crackles as the biofuel burns vigorously
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>>2148563

"A being a few words I see. Well, pull up a chair, share a drink, revel in alien culture."

>>2148557
~It is playing god, after all. Making life from the bare building blocks of existence. We try to discourage that line of thought though. Don't need megolomanics getting access to a fabrication center~
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>>2148601
-alien indeed,my home is nothing like this,this is too peaceful
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>>2148563
Rukkar, if you dont mind me asking, could I make an automaton designed after your glory?
>Dell's pack whirs in anticipation
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>>2148614
What? what the Hell do you mean
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>>2148619
I'm asking your permission to build a glorious machine to serve you, designed after your glory
>Dell's pack is silent, save a few clicks at random intervals
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>>2148606

"Well, peaceful is never a bad thing. Just means you can gather resources for when the actual conflict begins. Or ensure it never starts by having so much only a fool would try to attack you."

>She exhaled a few streamers of smoke, sitting on the table.
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>>2148645
Machine?
>he snarls
Denied
>>2148650
- I do not know peace, but i do know it's coming swiftly,my era and kind has passed
>he seems to stare off,his thoughts on another World
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>>2148662
I apologize for any memories I may have re-kindled. I wont ask again.
>>
>a figure lands on the world, flanked by four dozen soldiers. They begin to walk.
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>>2149325
>Rukaar and Moanai were in the ship while thel walked past,guthank however took notice.
-it gets stranger and stranger here
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>>2149325
> Dell looks away from his ship as the beings arrive
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>>2148263
>He answers over the vox
Oh don't worry we returned them to their proper owners.
>He smiles imagining the thump as the KULL agents opening up the briefcase
But don't worry we will have a heavily censored copy sent to you of course. All for security's sake you must understand.
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>the leader looks around in awe, whilst the soldiers behind him stare ahead
Well we'll well, the planet of politics. All shall be revealed here, I believe...
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>>2148507
Greetings Commander Markon.
>The Admiral voxes in from his cruiser
I am glad our engagement went so well. Should we search any of these pirate ships for survivors?
>He has armed shuttles sent out filled with marines to search the ruined ships
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>>2149511
"You probably know more about these people then I do so go ahead."
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>>2149505
Welcome may I ask who you are? And yes the planet of politics indeed,and backstabbing,and murder but yeah politics is all of those things.
>He arrives back on Trojan with the Dominion survivors and pirates
>>2149519
>He finally shakes the man's hand
Nice to meet you as well. Karl Schimmel of the United Empire of Earth. It's nice to see another human face.
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>>2149533
Names Strike Commander Markon of the VoidForce fifth fleet. Thanks for the assist and likewise.
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>>2149533
This seems to be a great meeting of peoples. Many species here seem to have just met. But I'm getting ahead of myself, greetings brother amongst the stars, I am Thel. From what species do you come?
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>>2149539
The race of Man. One of the more widespread races out there but not the most advanced.
>He gestures to his old chemical action pistol and bladed saber.
We have fought a long war with the race you might have met called the Ploraxians. And this is our effort to keep the peace.
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>>2148032
"this ones colours are Hears-The-Call, master of the feroxians

>>2148042
"Aye you would call mother a world, where we know here to be a god"
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>>2148170
Correct. Various wines of differing taste and texture. A luxury from where I am from, but luxury is the life I intend to lead.
>>
>Guthank sits on the Rumarian ship's ramp,chanting something in Rumarian,he rips a creature's head off and drinks the blood the pours from it's neck then consumes the body. He begins sharping his hook
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>Meanwhile Garry is replacing a bunch of ducktape with parts of a pipe with an actual pipe in the cooling system near the engine
>>2150106
Grod:Hmmm, weird, he didn't even cook it
Narg:Maybe they are like those Drakul guys, drinking blood and stuff, dunno why they do it, it tastes horrible
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>>2150106
>Jezebel walks over, mildly interested at att the wasted blood lying on the ground

Enjoying our meal are we?
>>2150151
I can hear you. You realise this right?
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>>2150153
Narg:Nah, we thought you were over there
>Narg points at the megaplex
Narg:But now that you are here, why do you drink that stuff, it tastes really bad
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>>2150160
To the Drakul it tastes... excellent.
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>>2150153
>>2150151
-Drakul? I am Rumar.
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>>2150169
Yes, yes you are indeed.
They compared my kind to yours in an act of ignorance. Nothing to worry yourself over,
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>>2150165
Narg:Eh for everyone his own I guess, do you guys eat anything?
>>2150169
Grod:Neat...I'm Grod
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>>2150173
Ignorance? Is it illegal to enjoy food and drink on this world?
>>2150174
You are a Grod or you name is Grod?
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>>2150174
Of course not! What an absurd question!
We drink blood, and high class foods based around blood.
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>>2150175
I don’t know. Ask those damnable ploraxians. They seem to think so.
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>>2150175
Grod:My name is Grod, if you ask for species then I'm an orc. What's your name?
>>2150176
Narg:Foods based around blood? Do you guys have blood cakes?
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>>2150177
Ploraxians? what are those,I am not use to not being on Ru and i have no idea what any of you are
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>>2150178
-I am Guthank
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>>2150178
Yes.
>>2150179
Those rather irritating birds.
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>>2150182
Why don't you eat them?
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>>2150181
Grod:Neat. So where do you come from?
>>2150182
Narg:I see...
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>>2150184
Bah, I got told off for even slapping one of the creatures.
And I would probably get kicked out if I did.
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>>2150187
Ru
>>2150188
I sprayed one with acid yet no one did anything,do they hate your race?
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>>2150190
Seems to be the case. They tried to steal my food earlier. What irritating xenos.
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>>2150187
>Dell Vapor arrives back on Trojan in his oddly normal looking steam locomotive ship
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>>2150194
Welcome back.
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>>2150194
Welcome back, strange clockwork automata
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>>2150193
Are you sure we can't eat them, is your race any good in combat?
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>>2150190
Grod:That's a short name.
>Meanwhile the trios shuttle's engines fire up
Garry:Hahaha! It worked
>>2150194
Garry:Welcome back!
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>>2150198
We thrive at close range fighting, with claws, swords and teeth. Though we are fairly certain that we are not allowed to eat the birds.
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>>2150195
Thank you.. please excuse me but I don't think I ever got your name

>Dell's pack clicks and whirs as he exits his ship
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>>2150200
It’s probably best to avoid eating the other delegates.
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>>2150196
Thank you ma'am
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>>2150202
My name is Jammis
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>>2150199
Thank you Garry, nice to see everyone again.
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>>2150200
Grod:I think rule goes to not being allowed to eat sentient things
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>>2150200
much like my kind then, thought i'm sure not quite as violent as us,you don't come off as violent
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>>2150209
Well, not yet. It’s rather uncouth to go about spraying spittle, but we prefer violence is times of honour of need. Besides, I got my fair share of combat during the civil war.
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>>2150205
Pleasure to meet you Jammis, I am Dell Vapor
>Dell holds his hand out for a handshake
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>>2150212
Narg:Civil war? What was that about?
>>2150206
Garry:Yeah, what were you up to?
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>>2150213
>Jammis shakes his hand.
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>>2150214
It was about who would rule over the Drakul in the aftermath of the Writhe Cure. My House won.
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>>2150212
This is the first time of peace for my kind since,ever really,we have much adapting to do. Why is your race here,did your king drag you here too?
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>>2150218
Actually, that is entirely correct. My king assigned me here to maintain relations. Some nights I think he just wanted me out of the palace.
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>>2150214
Not much, just had to tend to things on Unitum Ferro. Mostly mechanical repairs on our ancient machines.
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>>2150217
Narg:Neat, we had something like that over who will rule over Belanira...it didn't really get us anywere though
Grod:Wait, you were fighting using houses?
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>>2150216
I don't believe we've met before, tell me a little about yourself.
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>>2150222
Rarely. It was mostly Drakul clad in steel plate, ripping eachother with swords or lancing eachother with jetbike fire.
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>>2150227
Grod:Neat, but where do houses get involved in this?
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>>2150220
Ha, Rukaar,despite being out lord,was basically forced out of the Palace by those damn elders. I pledge myself to guard Rukaar after his father's death
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>>2150228
Some of the nobles had castles made and reinforced, with giant legs or hoverplates moving them foward.
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>>2150232
Grod:I see, do you live in such house? Or in a regular one?
Garry:Imperator does sound like a castle
>>2150231
Narg:Why did they do it?
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>>2150233
He is too young and he despises the way they rule,they have tried to kill him several times and some even waged open war against him
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>>2150233
I lived in the central palace until I was assigned here. I doubt it can move, it was build hundreds of years ago. And Imperator is not the name of my actual house that I live in. It’s my family name.
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>>2150236
Grod:Family name? Is that like a small clan?
>>2150235
Narg:That sounds bad, what will he do now?
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>>2150237
he has tried to unify us and advance our people,he is here to see if any aliens are useful to his cause,I am here to protect him
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>>2150225
I represent The Peoples Republic of Scealix but if you want me to talk about myself I’m from Sreail our capital and I’ve been with the committee for outwards affairs for 27 years, for the past 5 I’ve actually sat on the board, before that I was just a functionary. The Peoples Republic of Scealix is a democratic collection of worlds that were formerly known as the Empire of Sreail until our government decided that the best way to restructure our society to the extent needed was to lose a war.
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>>2150239
Narg:Huh, how did he try to do that? We had, like, two attempts to do that, one failed and one succeeded, both made by the same guy. So yeah
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Good day gentlemen, how goes it?
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>>2150237
It consists of around twenty to a hundred Drakul.
I would have to hazard on maybe, to answer your question.
>>2150231
Interesting. Our kings enemies plan from the shadows, never giving us enough solid proof to execute them.
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>>2150242
He tired to tell everyone to not kill eachother, when that didn't work he rallied his own army and the war begun,he proved that was indeed the child of Morgeth in that war
>>2150243
>Guthank waves the bloodied leg of an animal at Taxla
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>>2150246
How quaint, was there a feast of sorts?
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>>2150243
Well so far.
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>>2150243
Garry:Quite good, I replaced pipe in a cooling system in my shuttle
>>2150245
Grod:So a big clan then
>>2150246
Narg:I see, hmmmm...ah well. What will he do now?
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>>2150248
>Guthank chuckles
Indeed,the one during the battle and one after. Rukaar was absent for the actual party,he isn't a social one
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>>2150250
Good to hear. What is a republic, this word is unknown to me.

>>2150251
Were you upgrading it or was the previous pipe faulty?

>>2150252
I personally am not a social being, I always preferred lone hints or time with my family over major gatherings.
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>>2150255
Garry:It was...a bit rusty
>He shows a bunch of of ducktape with parts of what was once a pipe
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>>2150255
-Rukaar spends most his time in the jungle or on the sea,he has always been detached,yet he remains a military genius and a good king
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>>2150255
A form of government without a monarchy, usually democratic.
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>>2150240
I suppose it's only fair that I share some information of myself. I come from Unitum Ferro and the Republic of Calor. Calor was our old world, destroyed by war. Most of Unitum Ferro is completely made of metal. And the machines are what most would call Antique.
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"the all mother Hums, how goes it outsiders?"

>The wolf had once more returned to the gathering, a slab of red meat the size of a deers leg vanishing after a couple of bites

"excuse this one, we missed breakfast....... is that how you speak it?"

"anywho, whom has attended this union of states?"
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>>2150264
Grod:Were good at the moment
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>>2150261
I see, when you say destroyed do you mean that the planet itself is damaged beyond habitation or something less extreme?
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>>2150256
Strange, so you are a race of tinkerers then?

>>2150257
A good king should be allowed time to himself, ruling well can be very taxing.

>>2150259
How very odd, if there is no monarch then who runs the nation?
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>>2150272
If you say so
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>>2150268
The planet is just above being dust. If you look in our old solar system you may be able to find miscellaneous debris floating around, chunks of the planet, parts of machines, even more ancient than ours, and other things like that.
> Dell gestures out towards a distant solar system, thousands of light years away, the gears in Dell's arm spin, and click.
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>>2150272
Garry:Well I'am a scientist first and foremost, after that I'm an engineer. Salvaging and tinkering is more of a Clan Spazzin thing. We can still do that though
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>>2150272
The people vote to establish who they wish to rule and the people who get the most votes from a government for 5 years, then we have another vote.
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>>2150274
Are you looking to resettle? We have some worlds not suited for human life that contain valuable resources, perhaps an agreement could be found?
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>>2150275
Clans? Are they like Houses?

>>2150276
This sounds like a impractical form of governance to me, feels to me that a ruler has such a small amount of time to get things done.
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>>2150281
Garry:I guess so
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>>2150281
I agree.
This whole scheme sounds far too much like democracy.
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>>2150281
If a ruler is good then they will probably get voted for next time as well, people will likely support someone proven rather than an unknown candidate. It probably wouldn’t be very effective if we didn’t have the people who administer separate form the decision makers.
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>>2150285
Democracy?
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>>2150282
What clan do you hail from?

>>2150285
Sounds bad giving power to those who aren't politically intuned the ability to choose.
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>>2150287
Well, how many times can someone be chosen to be ruler?
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>>2150289
Garry:Great Clan Senschaft
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>>2150279
I appreciate the offer, but we have been doing quite well on the planet of Unitum Ferro. It happens to be a massive mobilized planet.
>Dell gestures again into outer space, but this time to a massive planet that seems to be so close, but you can barely make out details about the surface
Unitum Ferro is completely made of metal, but made specifically to cater to the People of Calor's needs
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>>2150288
It’s this radical scheme where everyone would be able to become absolute leader, and then the government would stage a popularity contest instead of actually seeing who is the better ruler.
Then the candidate who lied the best in their speeches gains severely limited power over the state so they can only ruin the country a small amount before the cycle repeats.
>>2150289
Agreed.
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>>2150295
Narg:Huh, that kinda sounds neat, we don't really do that though. So what do you guys do for fun?
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>>2150295
-Sounds like a waste of time,we simply let the strongest rule,keep what you kill
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>>2150297
No, it’s not neat at all. It’s insane.
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>>2150291
There isn’t a limit but usually they will do what they want to do and allow one of their followers to try and be leader or their supporters will tire of them and vote for someone else.
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>>2150301
Narg:Eh, insane can be fun.
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>>2150294
That’s an impressive feat of engineering.
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>>2150306
Thank you, my clan of engineers take great pride in mechinising the entire planet in only 140 years
>steam and smoke come out of a little smokestack on top of Dell's pack
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>>2150293
You said you were a engineer, so I assume your Clan specialisations is this.

>>2150295
Your people are ruled by a monarch then?
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>>2150302
So in theory a popular leader can rule for as long as they want, as long as they remain in the good graces of the population.
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>>2150316
Yes, we’ve only been doing this for 40 years but we haven’t seen the need to put any restrictions on how long someone can remain in power for.
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>>2150320
Doesn't sound too far off a monarchy to me, to be perfectly honest.
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>>2150321
if the people is happy i don't see the problem
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>>2150313
Garry:I said I'm a scientist first and foremost, so yeah, we specialize in science and engineering. Grod comes from a clan of hunters, tamers and survivalists and Narg is a shaman
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>looking around in awe
This is incredible. Many species all converging at the same time. This is the dawn of a new era! A golden age for all the nations!
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>>2150327
Well they claim to not have a monarchy but someone can rule for life.

>>2150330
Our Houses have no real specialisations, rather it's more the nation you come from would dictate the primary function your House participates in.
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>>2150334
>guthank studies thel,curious of the new creature
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>>2150334
"greetings again hunt master thel, how goes the hunt?"

>Hears half smiles again........at least now it doesn't look pained
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>>2150313
Yes, our king. House Soverign of Imperator, ruler from Nox.
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>>2150334
Welcome to the Galactic Federation, I am Dell Vapor from Unitum Ferro and the Republic of Calor, you are?
> Dell bows, his pack clicks and smokes as he does so
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>>2150337
Garry:We have a lot of clans, although only seven of them are members of the Great Council
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>>2150341
Your houses work like clans correct?
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>>2150337
very strange indeed
Anyway how do you do ?
>>2150334
may the Dawn shine upon you i am Karazim of the Vetarian Coallition
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>>2150338
>>2150344
Greetings! Greetings! A tale of wonder and glory is forged this day. Of newfound brothers amongst the stars!
>>2150339
Hail friend! All is well in our land, and seemingly in all others as well. The light of a thousand thousand suns shines upon us this day.
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>>2150346
I am not familiar with your clans, but every Drakul is part of one house. There are many, some only one or two family members large, others spanning thousands of more Drakul. The important ones number three in total
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>>2150341
A king you say? The highest rank of power amongst the Yss is Grand Baron.

>>2150345
We have many high born houses, the greatest is the House of Mexe.

>>2150347
I do well, thank you. My youngest son is to be wed soon.
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>>2150352
Indeed,much like our clans,though recently they have been starting to phase out with all of the marriages the council keeps forcing, which is humorous to see Rukaar roar at hordes of crazed whores
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>>2150353
Garry:Neat, we don't really have a ruling clan, although Vardot does hold three votes, but their leader is the current Scrap Lord, so yeah
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>>2150353
oh, very nice
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>>2150321
We have a number of elected posts in our government, there are quite a few checks on the power of any one individual although we expect them to be able to work together for the good of the republic.
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>>2150359
So you elect a ruler too then?

>>2150371
My line is secured firmly in the lives of my 4 sons, previously 5, may the ancestors welcome him for his courage.

>>2150393
Tell me this,mit these posts that hold the power to check your elected leader are filled with those who are in league with the leader, won't that make him more powerful then?
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>>2150399
As long as the people can replace them it is the people who are powerful.
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>>2150399
Garry:Kinda, I think. He's our first ruler since, well, forever
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>>2150347
Salutations friend! The sun grows ever bright upon us!
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>>2150420
I think some of those present don’t consider that optimism.
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>>2150428
This may be true, but the glory of it friend! An hour is upon all the nations of glory in biological unity! Cultures are colliding in the Halls of commerce! A celebration is due!
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>>2150460
True enough.
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>>2150409
Sounds like creating the illusion of power for the commoners.

>>2150410
The term Grand Baron was reestablished 400 years ago with the end of the 50 years war. Prior to that there hadn't been one for over 3000 years.
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>>2150526
In a sense we are but the main benefit is to make sure that those in power are mindful that they serve at the discretion the people. Even if most people can’t obtain power those in power can’t do without them.
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>>2150526
Garry:Neat, we had something like that, a war of unification. It didn't end well
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>>2148420
That seems rather bad. Why do you tolerate such cloak and dagger antics?
>>2148428
Crimson diamonds? Why is that?

>>2148448
Sure.

>Carter's third body waddles over, carrying the vial of charcoal.
>>2148468
Eh, last time I checked injecting charcoal is dangerous for many. However, perhaps not for your race.
Research is needed on the subject, but charcoal apparently amplifies psionic feelings while deadening one's physical sensations.
>>2149505
Welcome! I am Carter, the ambassador of the Carnem Wastes. And you are?
>>2149931
A god? Do you have any beliefs coinciding with her, or just veneration?

>>2150104
I see. Well, selling those would surely net a fortune.

>>2148499
>Carter's ship parks in the vacuum of space, and he disembarks, attempting to board the ship defended.He tries a vox communicator.

Hello? I assume there are survivors, yes?
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>>2150548

S̶̗ͦͅw̬͖̱͖͎̞̍̑e̵̱̹̚ͅȅ̥̠̬͙̬̜̟͌̿ͬ̒͌̀t̡͚̥̥͙̫̬ͬ̿!̶͇̺̟̦̩ͭ
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>>2150548
>moanai leaves the ship,a large animal that looks like a lizard dog walks by her
"Hmm?"
"oh because it'd cause another war and war is bad of business"
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>>2150540
Well, what are the requirements to vote? While we have few voting procedures on Yss, many of he Merhcant Princedoms run on voting certain jobs. To vote there you need to be a certain age and own property.

>>2150547
We unified after it but at a hideous cost to life, millions of soldiers had been killed and some Barony's and Princedoms were whiled out entirely.

>>2150548
Simply what I said, red diamonds. Red diamonds are the rarest form of diamonds, and as such are highly sought after by the Kroak. There isn't even a abundance of them on their own worlds.
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>>2150548
I have enough wealth. I have enough wealth for several lifetimes in-fact.

I will simply do what I must to live long enough to spend it all, which means doing my job and keeping relations.
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>>2150554
Garry:I see
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>>2150563
Narg:Oh by the way, what's with this mask? Also, tell me about Nox, do you have anything neat there?
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>>2150554
There’s an age requirement and you need to be a citizen. At the moment we don’t have laws to allow outsiders to become citizens as we wanted to make sure that when we made them they would be compatible with the federations laws.
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>>2150576
My mask? It is my mask. What of it?
I see that you xenos do not wear them, which sickens me just a small amount, but I expected worse.

And it is dark on Nox.
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>>2150563
>Moanai looks at the Drakul
Excuse me miss,have you seen a other of my kind,kinda brutish,tall,violent?
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>>2150581
Narg:How dark?
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>>2150578
Well I hope your "Democracy" works out for you, while I don't like the idea of it personally one should never chastise the path of civil governance a friend has taken.
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>>2150582
There was one called Guthak, or something of the sort.
Do you refer to him?
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>>2150582
Grod:There was a guy named Guthak, he's near your ship I think
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>>2150597
Yes that's him,have you seen him?
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>>2150602
Yes, he was eating a rather large creature earlier spraying blood all over his ships ramp. It was quite a waste if I’m honest.
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>>2150604
Did you see where he went, or must i send Hokaii here to find him?
>she pats the animal
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>>2150549
Just try not to overdose on it.
Too much is bad for you.
>>2150553
I did not recommend war, but clearly they attempted assassination. Why do you not complain?

Unless they have stopped trying to kill Rukaar.
>>2150554
Hmm.
Well, that is peculiar, but I can see why others would like them.
>>2150563
>>2150581
Are masks important in your culture?
>>2150582
Yeah, he was roaring at me earlier.
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>>2150613
Grod:No, we haven't seen him
>He looks at Hokaii
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>>2150633
>>2150636
Damn,well then...
>she couches down to Hokaii and the three jawed beast smells the cloth in her hands then sprints off.
so how are you all?
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>>2150640
Fine. Just checking if there were ship survivors, is all.

That, and awaiting the Ploraxian and UE ambassadors. I must speak to them over recent breaches.
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>>2150593
Thankyou, I hope we have a long and fruitful friendship.
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>>2150640
Grod:Were good, cooling system in our shuttle is repaired so spontanious combustion of our engines is unlikely
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>>2150633
Yes, quite.
Each one of us wears one and the craftsmanship or quality of each mask reflects our social status.
The lowest of the low have masks of driftwood and tape and such materials, while the highest nobles have masks of hardened steel, gold, gems and ivory.
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>>2150645
Breaches?
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>>2150645
I spent the night thinking of possible use of this collection of aliens,i honestly don't know how useful half of you
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>>2150633
They believe them to have significance amongst their society, they use them for very specially occasions and the finest of their jewellery.

>>2150647
I too hope for this, we are seeking to expand our communications with other empires amongst these stars.
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>>2150645
Narg:Breaches?
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>>2150664
Hmm,would you be intrested in some trade deals by chance miss...hmm i didn't hear your name
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>>2150653
What a strange way of life. So, what if one is removed? I assume the punishment must be harsh.
>>2150658
>>2150665
Yes, breaches. The Wastes had some earlier, plagued the trade routes. I must deliberate with them, to separate fiction from fact, sailor tales from historical accounts.
>>2150660
Use is relative, and this is a gathering meant to unite parts of the galaxy in collaboration.

Plus, there is good food and drink. For the most part, anyways.
>>2150664
So, how much would they fetch for? Perhaps some here have deposits of such diamonds.

Regardless, given that I am occupied in 3 other bodies, I think I will go for a stroll. A sale in Jolevor Marketplace is commencing, and I would like to see what is offered. Perhaps something unique, or important to an ambassador here.

Anyone wish to join me?
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>>2150680
Narg:Sooo, how are you gonna do it?
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>>2150680
Why not,i'll accompany you flesh man
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>>2150680
The punishment is the execution of your entire family by public hanging. To remove the mask of another is treason, and treasonous lowlifes must be purged.
I am not familiar with these wastes you speak of, but have nothing better to do than join you.
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>>2150672
Baron Taxla, I speak for the Dukedom. And yes red diamonds are a priority of the KMC, I can act as a medium for their interests.

>>2150680
The KMC is willing to trade various jewels, unprocessed ore and refined ore, as well as products created from these materials.
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>>2150688
slow down Sir Taxla, what exactly are these red diamonds and why do you think i'd have them?
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>>2150688
Garry:You could look at markets of Clan Ulami, they love trading
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>>2150683
Discuss breaches, or unite the galaxy? I intend to speak with both, as I was present during the breaches. Uniting the galaxy is a difficult task, on the other hand, so I have no clue.
>>2150685
Sure. Simply follow me. And you may want to bring your king. With the bodyguard gone, he could be attacked, for instance.

Just a thought, since it seems you fear an assault will occur.
>>2150686
Rather brutal, but to each their own.
It is understandable you have not heard of the Wastes, as you were embroiled in civil war not too long ago. However, if you have heard of mysterious ship disappearances, then perhaps it was them encountering my homelands.

Regardless, you are welcome to join us.

>Carter leaves the ambassadorial meetup, and the door closes behind him.
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>>2150698
if what his presence i shall get him,wait here
>she goes back into the ship
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>>2150692
Red diamonds are literally just that, the rarest form of diamonds. As for me thinking you have any I don't know if you do, I was merely saying that the KMC is currently looking for them.

>>2150693
If they are looking for huge quantities of gold and silver, we are the right people.
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>>2150698
>Jezebel follows Carter
So randomly and without warning ships can suddenly vanish onto the surface of your home planet?
Is this meant to make any sense?

Though this does sound a lot like what happened in the penultimate battle of the Factionis wars, what with an entire Cyberius battle force vanishing during a skirmish at the border of their battle complex
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>>2150720
Narg:Aight, I'll post a notice for that later
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>>2150708
No, no, you do not need to fetch him. I was simply saying that to leave a bodyguard, or have him under protection, would make sense. Given that he is a king and all.

>Carter exits, and beyond the door lies the city of Trojan.Lights adorn the entire area, with neon billboards and advertising dotting the gigantic buildings. Ships of all shapes and sizes fly above, and personal speeders zoom by, as the streets are packed with aliens, robots, and other strange beings. Multiple shops are nearby, and if one squints Carter can be spotted viewing merchandise in the distance.
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>>2150734
>Moanai and Rukaar stride to the group lead by carter
I have brought him
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>>2150688
Hmm. I assume your mineral deposits must be large, to trade such valuables for luxuries.

>>2150730
>Carter's third body responds.

It is...diffirent than a planet, per say.
Regardless, if you are coming, you best be soon.
I think I found myself a good deal!

>And with that, both other bodies of Carter Decay, leaving the two others, one in Trojan and the other in Space assisting Voidwatch.
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>the feoroxian take a nice break pounding down the streets of trojan, the entourage leaping over other inhabitants of the city chasing an unfortunate rodent the size of a pig, while Hears looks on from the embassy, he smiles as his men close on the prey, heedless of the dazed and fearful populace that they leave in their wake

>Hears takes a rather large swing and cackles, its a good way to let of steam for his men while he himself was much more controlled in his releases
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>having found a drink suitable for consumption Cythres is still sitting in the embassy drinking heavily
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Grod:Okay, now what?
Narg:We explore this place!
Garry:Yea!
>And so they explore the planet...until they come across electronics shop in nearest shopping mall
>Garry leans against the glass near it
Garry:We need to buy some of this stuff
Grod:But we don't have money for it. We don't even have cubes, let alone their currency
Garry:Hmmmm
Narg:Oh, I have an idea! We perform tricks! I will perform magic infront of the crowd!
Grod:Good idea.
>Trio goes to the area near the malls front doors
>Grod lays down his hat
>Narg eats some mixture of different herbs and his eyes begin to glow purple
>Narg creates a bright, purple and warm flame with his scepter
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>>2150752
>Rukaar stares at the flesh man
What kind of hell were you born in
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>>2150752
Murder is one of the largest sources of various precious metals in all the Dukedom, and the Kroak seek out the worlds and asteroids that would hold such valuable materials. As such we have a abundance of them.

>>2150732
Fantastic, the KMC will be delighted to hear of it.
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>>2150752
>she exits the diplomatic building and eventually ends up on top of its roof, aiming to spy anything interesting in the city
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>>2150769
>now thoroughly (simulated) drunk Cythres goes off to find any other ambassador and explain to them why they should help rebuild the Xtlantian empire
>it walks out of the embassy
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>>2150814
You!
Octo-droid!
>she shouts down from the roof, before landing beside it

Where are you going?
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>>2150819
>rukaar looks up
What are you doing up there?
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>>2150819
>he is clearly drunk and having trouble moving more than 1 tentacle at once
Imma find th d the ambassador offf a place and imma make them noa purswade dem to thund the Great Xtlantiarian empiree
Dish stuff itsh good
Imma wipe it from my system now but I can see the draw of it to biologicals. Also nice landing I definitely would've splatted
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>>2150831
Enjoying the view, it’s hard to find a nice plaza from the ground
>>2150837
Excuse me?
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>>2150837
Garry:How can a robot squid get drunk?
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>>2150837
>moanai laughs
"Oh he is drunk as hell"
"Need help?"
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>>2150839
True enough,say can you see guthank from there
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>>2150848
I cannot, now that I am on the ground.
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>>2150850
He'll come back eventually, he is too loyal to my father's memory not to
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>>2150853
When did you lose him exactly?
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>>2150752
>A man walks into the room
I have returned Carter,fellow ambassadors.
>He sits down with him
Now what is this about rifts? And i heard Markon has some sort of task for us as well.
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>>2150855
I went to sleep, moanai stayed up thinking about ways to make you aliens useful. He was outside
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>>2150839
Well in short I'm looking for economichul help caush basically a few long long times ago I was part of an empire we the robots were servants and I and a planet of us have awakened. When we awakened everything was overgrown and our biological masters were nowhere to be seen we have so far got the planet into hairyly working order and scouted out another. We don't know why everyone has gone or why we are the only ones awakened and we need help getting back on our feet and at least being able to defend ourselves
>>2150841
Thersh people willing to code anything if they are bored
>>2150842
No I'm fine jush purging the last rogue code now

Where did you all come from?!?
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>>2150859
Grod:Last we saw him he was near your ship eating something
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>>2150859
Right...
>>2150863
Well that’s... odd.
Did you try cloning your masters to bring them back? And are you sure you don’t know where they went? And why did you go to sleep?
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>>2150871
You sound as if you don't believe me
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>>2150874
Oh no, I believe you. Do you not have a phone to contact him?
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>>2150871
No trace remains of them we have been gone a rather long time our sun has changed colour. We went to sleep because we were on guard duty we were awakened when our systems detected an unidentified ship. We have come across the ancient war titans of our own they were built to last but the AI core on all of them were unrecoverable. Since then we have branched out and formed the 5 castes from what is left of our race.
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>>2150887
Phone? Is that a Horn of some kind?
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>>2150887
>>2150874
Garry:Maybe we can use our shuttle to look for him
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>>2150888
Well that’s completely inexplicable. Good luck on whatever you are doing xeno.
>>2150889
No. Did you never invent the phone? How did you get to space?
>>2150890
This seems like a bad idea, given your habit of crashing into things.
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>>2150894
Garry:I'll have you know that we didn't crash here, we actually landed, aaand landing gear is working...sorta
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>>2150780
Hmm. Were these asteroids inhabited?
>>2150776
>roll for your success at performing for them
>>2150857
>Carter waves to Karl outside.
>>2150739
>>2150777
In the Carnem Wastes, a land of flesh and bone.It is not the most peaceful place, for sure.
Give me a moment.

>Carter turns to who he is haggling with, a three snouted creature holding a strange cylinder.

Listen, I don't care what sort of story this has. 100 credits is all I'll pay unless you throw in the slugthrower.
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Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>2150898
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>>2150890
That could work
>>2150894
Boons from the storm,and we may have but constant wars throws technological advancements around. One part of Ru could have nuclear reactors when another thinks it's just discovered the wheel
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>>2150898
No, thankfully. The KMC inspects them to make sure that they aren't inhabited, as that would mean a lengthy process of resettlement, thus loss of profits.
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>>2150904
Well that’s certainly.... interesting...
What is the storm exactly?
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>>2150913
Does your planet not have storms?
The one I referred to is the creator and destroyer,a giant ball of chaos and raw power. It sometimes spits out machines and metal from above.
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>>2150916
Our planets have minor lightning storms from time to time, but nothing that spits out metal and machinery.
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>>2150906
Have you found anything besides asteroids in these journeys?

>He turns to the salesmen

Look, 100 is my last offer.

>Carter shows Baron Taxla the cylinder. It is inscribed with strange markings.

Hell, I have been trying to buy this for some time, but he won't throw in the item there.

>He points towards a slugthrower. Decorated with alien stabilizers and with a modified energon pulse sight, it is a diamond in the rough of the scrap being sold.
>>2150900
>The audience is angry, with calls of "Faker" and "Get out of here bums" among the boos.
Even a rock is thrown.
However, someone in the confusion drops their wallet. They notice, but have not picked it up.
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>>2150927
>Grod shield the others
Narg:Hey look someone dropped a wallet
>Narg picks it up
Narg:He opens it up to find out who's the owner
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>>2150932
>The wallet says "Forgaro Mi'stanti" and shows a mothman, looking nothing like the man who just dropped it.
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>>2150946
Narg:Hmmmm...we must find this Forgaro Mi'stanti!
>Narg goes to the nearest police departament
Narg:That's where were supposed to go, right?
Grod:I think yes
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>>2150920
Your storms are weak
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>>2150927
We found the floating husks of a old ringworld, similar in design to the Avarians ones. We haven't explored it yet, as we don't want to upset the Avarians.
>Taxla ripumages around in his satchel, produces several large gems
Would this cover the cost of that item for my friend?
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>>2150965
Thank you.
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>>2150951
>With the crowd formed earlier now dispersing, the Trio made it to the police station. Entering, it is expansive, with visitors around. Fighters are flying in and out, painted in the distinctive orange color of the police force on Trojan.

>Few police officers are here, but a large, tusked alien, seeming avian in nature apart from the long, thin arms and noodle like fingers, staffs the front desk. It looks bored.
>>2150982
Avarians you say? Who are they?
And thanks.

>Carter takes them, then offers it to the seller.

Here, I'll thrown in this too, if you get me that compass.

>The deal is made!
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>>2150993
Narg:Hmmm...
>Narg goes to the desk, he's a bit shorter than the desk, so Grod picks him up and holds him infront of the desk
Narg:Erm, excuse me, but someone dropped this wallet on the street near the mall, his name is...
>He looks at id card
Narg:Forgaro Mi'stanti
>He places wallet on the desk
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>>2150989
Weakness is a compliment to your race?
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>>2151020
It is good to not have strong enemies.
Why would we wish for powerful storms to cause chaos?
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>Space-time churns and warps, bending and twisting, fracturing into an infinite fractal array
>Dark energy dances and crackles through the in-between spaces, and countless shrill screams sound out into the void, as something begins to make itself manifest within the twisting mass of cosmic energies
//Ah, it's been far too long!//
//Hello Ambassadors! Great to see you again after all these long aeons spent in the void.//
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>>2151031
By the Stone, what in Kingsname is this?
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>>2151031
Garry:...hi
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>>2151031
Could you clarify when we last met? If one of us is going to be stuck in some type of time distortion it would be nice to be able to make sure our successor will have all the notices we can give them.
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>>2151031
(we rebooted, we never met yet)

Ȋ̮̰̻͓̾̀̇t̖̹̭̦͖̹̏̾͌̓̑̄ ̶͇̟̦͍̹̮̊̓̇ͣ̂ͅṣ̗̤̮͖̙̔̉̆̽̀ ̺̬̰̌á̗͎͛̉̃͂͢ ͚ͫ̌͠t͚̘̔ͮ̚h̶̤̃͋i̶̘̪̦͓̫ͩn̝̮͎̜̺g̢̺̦̑ͦ
̠̣̯̰͟Ä̢͚͐̽̚ ̸̂ͮ̇̆͆w̸̺̝͍̻ͧͣͭe̩͎͚̰ͧͨ͆͗̎̄͡ͅi̪̙͍̱ͅr͎̤̽͂̐̾ͮͣd̖̟͛ͭ̐̽̓ ̱͗̓t̡ḧ́͝i̙͡n̴͇̽̇g̬ͪ!̡̓ͭͯ̈́
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>>2150993
Avarians are a race of reptilians that squat on a ringworld, we annexed them recently, but they refuse to share any secrets of their magnificent structure, shockingly mysterious people.
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>>2151031
Ummm may i ask what in the name of God you are?
>He stares up at space
Not trying to be rude honestly no idea
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>>2151031
What is that
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>>2151031
Well hey there. Who might you be? Do you have a title?
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>>2151031
((This is sorta a reboot, but it is grand that you are here!Go ahead and join the Discord if you haven't, so we can tell ya the differences and things.))

>>2151054
Hmm. Does this cylinder remind you of them?

>He hands it to Taxla

>>2151001
Why hello, how are y-

>The thing hears the name, and immediately glows green, and recoils

f-f-forgaro mi'stanti?

I am sorry, but we know no Forgaro Mi'stanti. We refuse to discuss further. Thank you!

>Quick as a flash, the being runs from the counter, saying something about being on break.
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>>2151027
Without strong enemies weakness festers, are you weak?
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>>2151072
We are strong, and for hundreds of years our enemies have been our own kind.
Are you weak?
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>>2151040
>>2151045
>>2151047
>>2151048
>>2151055
>The thing twists, churns, "yawns", and seemingly spits out a star which promptly explodes
//Oh, Alternate Timelines And Your Wondrous Hilarity//
//Anyhoo, GREETINGS!!//
//On the part of THE COURT, and our DEAREST Ultimate Space-Satan OMEGA//
>The thing seemingly creates a hat out of folded space time, and tips it in greeting
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>>2151080
I don’t know what this is but it scares me
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>>2151080
Is...is this normal?
And what do you mean alternate timeline
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>>2151080
Greeting, are you here to join the federation?
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>>2151071
Narg:Weird...
>Narg asks same question to sereval other policemen(?)
>>2151080
Garry:Neat, I'm Garry
>Extends his hand
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>>2151080
Greetings
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>>2151080
Ye, it be a full on reboot. Though not really an alternate timeline either. No worries though, just follow the rules and feel free to ask questions on what has changed.
>>2151096
>Most either run away or pretend to ignore him. One however gives an answer, stating to go to Grectoros Gains nearby if you want to find him.
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>>2151071
>Taxla turns the cylinder upside down and sees something printed on the bottom
What's this?
>A symbol is imprinted on it, it looks like a star with a crown on both ends
It looks familiar to me, like I've seen it somewhere. Very familiar.
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>>2151078
>>2151088
I have slaughtered thousands and will slaughter thousands more, I carry the spirit of my father and with it his strength. I am not weakling. You convulse with fear
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>>2151088
//Awwww, don't be scared shortstack. I'm not gonna %%EAT YOUR SOUL%% Or Anything!//

>>2151089
>And what do you mean alternate timeline
//Don't Worry Your Pretty Little Head Over It.//
//You Guys Wouldn't Be Able To Comprehend It Either Way//
>The thing tosses a giant blazing skull in between it's numerous 'branches' and tendrils as it speaks

>>2151092
//That I Am, My Dearest Ambassador! You Folks Always Know How To Make Things ####FUN#####//

//Anyhow, What's The Deal Here?//
//We've Been Asleep for Quite A While, And things Just Don't Quite Add Up//
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>>2151113
What the hell are you and why are you here
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>>2151110
>Narg and Grod decide to go to this Grectoro Gains guy
Narg:Why are they making so much fuss about some moth person with a funny name?
Grod:Dunno, maybe his name is a bad word here
>>2151113
Garry:I see, do you want some coffee or sugary food, it usually helps me to fully wake up
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>>2151113
Shortstack? I’m about as tall as the humans! And are you trying to intimidate me? It won’t work!
>she clenches her fists in anger, before looking at the bouncing skull and taking a step backwards
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>>2151080

w̧̟̏̏̊͐̇ͬe̳ͦͭͯͣ̐'͇͙̥͇̳̙̤r̹̿̉̀e ̗̩̗͇̳̜̾ͭ̕h̠͖͈̳̞̎́̒̃̍ͩ̇a̬͊v̻̹̬̱̬̤̱̎̑i̤̫n̹̣̠̏͂ͭ̃ͮͪg͖͐̓ ̛̜̙̯̬͔̘ͦͭt̽͒͗̆̉͐h͎̪͇̄͛̋̌̌̇ä̫̙̞́ͬͮţ̺̄̈͌ͭ̑ ̴͎͍̦̳̔̋ͨ̌̓ḓ̭ͨ̔̀̽̈́̍͘e̮̮̫̰̟̟̾̆̓̈́̆͝j̡͇̜͇̘̫̱͇̍̋̉ͧ͋ȧ̪͔ͮ͑̋ ͕͔̇̑v͈̠̊u̩͗ͤ͑̈̄͟ͅ ̟̞͚̬̦̬̜͋t̬̤̣͙̣̳͛ͫ͆́h͉̥̻̯͇ͪͮĩ̼n̳̓̒͆g̗y̛̗̥ͨ̍̈́ ̟͖͉̪̓̐ͨ̌̇̐
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>>2151111
Really? Is it some kind of company?
The guy mentioned some treasure hunt.
Hold up.
>>2151113
>Carter notices the CANNOT BE swirling within the chamber.

Huh. It seems another ambassador has arrived.
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>>2151125
Really is that all you have to say about this? Does this happen every day?!?
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>>2151113
We are here to form a galactic federation, we are still at the early stages.
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>>2151130
I have seen stranger aliens in my time, my friend.
It likely simply wishes to join us.

Also, why do you seem intoxicated?
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>>2151119
Don't worry I doubt it'll harm us,though if I do die make sure my corpse serves a use
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>>2151136
Garry:By serving a use you mean...
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>>2151136
As you wish, does that mean you do not wish it returned to your people?
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Aw really is it that obvious? I thought I purged it. The main reason is how vast and amazing this Trojan place is and how insignificant compared to literally any other civilisation I've talked to here (which is admittedly 3) Is the remnants of my empire
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>>2151136
It doesn’t even make any sense?
What am I even looking at?
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>>2151138
Food. I'm sure my skull could make a club
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>>2151117
>The eldritch atrocity spins a galaxy on one of the many jagged claws it spontaneously manifests and re-absorbs at random as it ponders the question
//Well, The Name's ASMODEUS, The Hungry Eternal, The Never-Ending Despair, The Rot In The Heart Of All, The Dreaming Dementia, The Prince Of Insomnia, The Lord Of The Blackest Dawn, A'Gharaxsh'Thul The Devouring Cycle, The Bloody Word At The Beating Infinty, The Timeless Devoured Of The Crushing Oblivion, The Ceaseless Wheel Of-
>The thing is now recounting numerous names it has gone by over countless saeons, and it seems too engrossed in said activity to bother listening in on what the Ambassadors are saying
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>The administrator staggers over to the group, obviously haven just woken up
Wha- What time is it?
>>2151119
>He leans his elbow on Jezebel's head, clearly not looking, as he shakes a pocket watch on a long chain
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>>2151118
>Grectoro Gains is nearby, is all the man said. What do you do?
>>2151144
Your empire is insignificant? What happened to it?
>>2151147
Some beings are more..dimensional in nature.
Perhaps it is a strange alien from another locale.
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>>2151147
I'm not sure at this point,if it attacks get behind me
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>>2151125
>Taxla checks it again
Wait I do remember it. When we fought in Heavens View, after we had conquered it, we did some sight seeing and found a ancient star chart, with various symbols denoting worlds or something all over. This symbol was one of them, located away from some others.
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>>2151149
Your a Spirit then? Have you been summoned?
>>
We don't know we were awoken from our sleep cycle to find everyone but us gone though we have found a lot of ruins and a few war machines no concrete evidence of what happened. As far as we know the galaxy spanning empire has been reduced to 2 worlds
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>>2151151
>she shoved him aside
Get off of me xeno!
>>2151154
Sigh, Dilectus xeno. Speak Dilectus.
>>2151155
And why would I do that?
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>>2151148
Garry:I see, can I use skull as a decoration for the shuttle instead?
>>2151154
Narg:Hmmm...Grod, put me down
>Grod puts Narg down on the ground and he goes to the nearest person he sees
Narg:Excuse me, do you know a guy named Grectoros Gains?
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>>2151155
I’m not sure if behind would matter should this thing seek to do one of us harm.
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>>2151160
I'm 12 feet tall and I weigh a ton,I can take the attack as the rest of you escape
Unless you want to die in which case be my guest
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>>2151166
Right. That’s rather honourable for a xeno, isn’t it?
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>>2151164
I'm trying to help, it's better than nothing isn't it
>>2151161
Long as it strikes fear in your foes
>>2151172
Were you told I was unhonorable?
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>>2151158
>The thing is still counting off the many names it has gone under, but a strange, whispering "secondary-voice" seemingly addresses Rukaar's question, worming it's way into his very mind
//calling me/**US** a mere 'Spirit' would be a great understatement, ambassador.//
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>>2151172

t̶͕h̻a̖͓̳͕ͮ͆̓̽ͬ̔̾̕t̛͙̱̞̱̐ͧs̘͔̹̺͉̆̈́̓̄ ̯̞͡ṟ̨̰̼̝̱a̻̺̮̣̬̰̺͛̔͐ͦͦt̵͓͓̹̱̖̤̿̔̒h̵͖̤̬͎͓̹ͩ̔̎͒ͤe̖͕̒͘r͎̻̟̰͙͎͉̒͌ ͭ̿̔́r̥̤͈̞̯͊u͎͍̪͔̝̗͌̎̽̄̚̕ͅḍ̘̂̄ͣȇ̥̋͂͋͌ ̫̱̿̊t͇̭̝͇̩̘̭ͬͬ̋͊͜o̺̖̠̦̮̖̐̄̋͗̃ͅ ̝̟͟s̡̽a̦̙͈̠̔y̼͓̐ͤ̃̑͗͜
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>>2151181
Ḭ̧͛ͮT͕̣͛̒̇̓S̽̀̊ͧ̕ͅ ̡̬̱͌͐̄͛̿ͅA͉͔̦͡ ̼̹̰̳̭ͤ̉ͭ͂͒̄̚ͅT̰͔̈̔̽̓ͬH͈̹̙̺IͣͭN̳̠̟̞̯̬͚ͫ̃ͦG͚̫̈́ͪ̊̃̏͜Ŷ̖̺͇̟̐!̆ͯ̒

Ȃ͗n̈ͣ̄̐̓̚ ̏̾͝e̾l̉͟dͭ̃̉̒̊r͆̓̽͑̃̚iͯ̓tͣ̎̐c̆h͑́͌̓͑ ̔̓͠t͌ͤhi̽̔̍ͨ͛́ng̈́͌͋͟y͡ ͯ
̿ͣ̄ͤ͊̔̚͘o͆͂̋n̊͊̐̌̇̂e͑͆̿̀̉͢ oͫͨ̀ͨ͑f̋ͧ̓ͧ ͑ͭͣt̃̄ḧ́̈̓ͯ͐ͭ͜o͑̆ͩ̓s͒e̍̈̌͋͂͗͋͞ ͭ̄͢ẗhͯ̃i̶̓̾ͫͬ͛n̒̈ͦ̈́ͬg̋ͯ̑ͯ̂sͭ̇ t̓ͬ͛h͡â͗ͤt͊̋̆ ̵ͯͤ̓̀̚̚ĥ̉͡ä̢́̓n͒ͬ͆g͠ṡ̵̌̈́̽̌ͭ ̇̍ͭͩ̒ͫ̃a̿͗́͜r̽͑͛ͩo̎̉̀̊ȗ͞n̾̓ͮd͌ͧͭ̏ ̈͑̈́̄͛t̉͌ͨ͐͋̏h͒ͮ̀̔ͪ̍e̎͌̔̄ ͗̓̆̈́͟m̓ͬͤ̔ͨͮͯi̡̾n̐͋d̃ m͜e͒̇ͣ̔ͪͬ͞ã̈ẗ́͗̆̽̀ d̍͑ͭ̂͒̇̽͝i̒m̑͆͛̉̋͠e̸n̓̓ͧ͆ͪs̍̏̈ͣȉo̽̀͆̾n ̑̉͆͌̌̎̓͠aͬ̓͑͗̑͗ͧ͡n̓̽̈́͞d̛̔͛ͮ͆̒ ̎͘j̈̆ͫ̔̒̂̽ų̉͊̍̌sͧͩ̿ͮ̎̾̓t̵̾̾̄ͮͪ̍ ̧ͭ̔̏ͤͤcͣ̍h̷̾͑i̒͑ͣ̓͠lͩl͆͗ͧ̈́́͋ͦš̎ ͊

(join the discord m8)
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>>2151181
Well considering some spirits can tear worlds asunder I don't think I'm that far off
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>>2151181
Garry:Then what are you?
Yo you little potassium chlorate, get into my van(New federation discord)
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>>2151181
((Join the discord my dude, you need to learn the new rules 'n shit))
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>>2151178
>He thinks about your words.
I believe the most productive thing we can do is seek to understand it.
Who’s got science teams or equipment that might help us analyse our new guests?
>He contacts his craft.
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>>2151160
>The administrator stumbles, dropping the watch, which begins ticking again when the chain goes taunt.
Woah, didn't see you there, you should wear some taller... shoes
>The administrator extends a bony finger at the non euclidean shape
>>2151181
What is that.
Are we outside.
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>>2151161
>The man appears to be a 9 foot tall Horaldori, and turns to look at the things.

Hmm.You mean the store?Yeah, I go there all the time. Why do ya ask?
>>2151159
Hmm.So, I assume you came here for aid?
>>2151157
I see,
>Carter takes the cylinder, and begins shaking it.

Maybe it is a suitcase or something.
Or a holoscroll.
>>2151151
It has been a few hours, no issue. I bought a slugthrower.
>>2151192
Spirit is a rather primitive way to address it, don't you think?
>>2151160
Dilectus?
>>2151181
Well, welcome to the Federation! I am Carter, of the Carnem Wastes. If you would be so kind, please take a seat, I simply need to place this new ST somewhere.

get in pancake's van
https://discord.gg/mcMh6r
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>>2151189
>>2151193
>>2151202
The invite has seemingly "Expired", according to my end. Don't know why. Problems abound on my end, it seems.
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>>2151209
https://discord.gg/bACYGn there ya go little nitrate
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>>2151205
I will understand it when I'm sure we can survive this encounter
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>>2151208
Right, that was obviously lost in translation. I was asking you to speak in a way that makes any sense at all.
>>2151182
I disagree.
>>2151206
I want to hit you really hard right now.
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>>2151208
Try to open it, it sounded like something was in it.
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>>2151209
((Oh that is my fault then I am an idiot, sorry. Just use the one I posted. My bad lad))
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>>2151223
I will restrain you miss vampire
Besides your not that short
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>>2151208
Narg:Well, it's a long story, I found a dropped wallet that belonged to some moth dude named Forgaro, we asked police and they were acting funny and one of them said that he can be found in Grectoro Gains, which now that I think about it, thought was a person...anyways, where is that place?
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>>2151231
I agree! Has this strange new alien distorted the perception of those around It?
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>>2151240
Garry:Maybe you are short compared to this new guy
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>>2151244
This new “guy” doesn’t even exist. I think.
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>>2151223
I thought I had made perfect sense.

Evidently, this being is extradimensional. As in, alien from our dimension.
>>2151224
Hmm.

>Carter attempts to open it with his hands, but it does not budge. The metal warps a bit, though.

This thing is not easy to open, 'least without damaging what is inside.

What about the star chart?Do you still have access to it?Images?
Posted a status update about it on VoxNet?
>>2151232
Right this way, small thing! Simply take a right at the intersection, and it'll be to the left of the Gezhaka Grouped Fishing Store.
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>>2151249
Garry:Exactly
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>>2151240
I mean,I feel nausea but that might be the stale food moanai packed
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>>2151254
Narg:Okay, thanks! Come on Grod
>And so Grod and Narg follow his directons
>>2151257
Garry:I think that's because it's a reality bender of sorts
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>>2151208
>Well, welcome to the Federation! I am Carter, of the Carnem Wastes. If you would be so kind, please take a seat
//-Ender Of The E/EEEQasade, Drinker Of The Light If Quadramis Thel, Milker Of The Nectar Of Great Mother (UGH), Eater Of-Oh Yes, A Seat Sounds Lovely Thinking On It.//
>The thing seemingly contorted itself into utterly impossible dimensions and shapes, before affixing itself into a VERY rough approximation of a throne
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>>2151271
Garry:Hmmm...how does light taste like?
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>>2151254
I have a image of the map
>He begins to open up images from his wrist device, and shows the image of the star chart
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>>2151271
I seem to recall that another member who our gathering had a Great Mother in their beliefs, could there be a connection?
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>>2151284
maybe it's one of those that called him like this ?
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>>2151254
If it’s from our dimension then what makes it extra dimensional?
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>>2151278
//Like The Screams Of A Thousand Dieing Galaxies, For One. And Also Candy.
%%Soooooooooooooooooooo%% Much Candy//
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>>2151271

h͋̾͆̆̊͆o̸w͗ ̽ͣ̈ͦ̎͑m̒̃͐́a͐̇ͧ̈́̐̕n̨̿̔yͦ̃̐̇̔͆ ̄̉̍̊̒tͧ̿͒̒ͩ̿̀i̢͋̔t̐̔̍͊ͬl͊̇ͫ͆͋̓̓eͧ̐ͫͫ̓͂̎s͆ͯ̃ͤͫ ͯ͑̀̈́d̉̕oͫ̊ ̃̿̉͆ȳ͐̌̊̓ͯ͛o̓̐u̽͊̏ ͗͐̎͆ḧ̵͌aͣ̋̄ͤͤ͌͟v̡͒̓̓e̕?̿̄͌̏̀
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>>2151223
That seems counterproductive to the idea of this place. Besides, I still want to know what that thing is
>As his watch swings on the chain by his knees, the hands begin to spin erratically as it gets closer to the strange non euclidean blob.
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>>2151289
What is candy?
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>>2151289
Garry:Ooooh, sound delicious. Dunno about the screams though
>>2151293
Garry:It's a sweet snack. Although it can also be sour
>Garry rummages his lab coats pockets
Garry:Here
>He brings out a wrapped candy bar
Garry:Taste it
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>>2151298
That can't be food, where is the meat, the blood
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>>2151285
>Checking his datapad
My mistake, it was the All Mother I was thinking of.
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>>2151267
>The store is a cozy little joint, packed between the loud bustling city and the slums of Downtown Dereven.

>Some aliens walk in and out , including a strange, purple thing with four arms and a weird slug like being, but other than that the place is rather empty compared to other stores.

>In the background, some tunes can be heard playing from a Vox, and inside the store itself lies a small, nondescript counter. A Holoscreen plays video of apparently a news report, detailing something about a garden spotted some lightyears away.

>Meats are hung up along the side, looking as alien as the populace with names like "Venorat Venison" and "Faltren Prime Cuts".

>No one seems to be manning the storefront right now, but a bell to ring for service is present, ad well as a "No Smoking" sign and a selection of strange, small dodecahedrons that seem to be made of organic material.
>>2151288
As in, it originated from another dimension? That is what I meant. Though it could also just be a really weird Globinoid.

>>2151282
Hmm. That does seem rather close. Perhaps we could investigate?
Though, is this in Dukedom territory?

Excuse me for a moment-
>>2151271
Sure, have a seat. Please do mind the rugs though.
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>>2151291
>The thing suddenly sprouts a face that if one looks closely at, almost resembles a frowning baby. If a frowning baby had giant mass drooling God's knows what instead of eyes, and a tongue instead of a nose
//I think I Lost Count 'Round The 1^23468789>753÷/%%1234^34#####××42 Mark. //Though It Might Have Been Somewhat Earlier Than That, Thinking Back On It//
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>>2151302
Garry:It has none of that. Well not this one, I think aunt Jerria has a special recipe for meat candy, although she makes them only once a year, and if you ask her to make it early she will beat you up, or if you try to steal it she will chop off your fingers...anyways, there's no meat in this candy bar.
>>2151305
Grod:Hmmm...
>Both sit near the counter and Grod rings the bell
Narg:Do we take cuts or venison?
Grod:Venison
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>>2151304
Common mistake indeed
so how do you go ?
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>>2151305
It lies just out of our borders, but it's close to a station of ours.
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>just wondering round the city looking for interesting places
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>>2151314
I am well enough I think, how are you?
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>>2151313
Then it isn't edible
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>>2151324
the Flesh is lively today
> the cloth of the emissary act on itself and several eyes form and deform on the surface of his robe
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>>2151307

ȉͭͬsn̒ͦ͂̌̎'ͯ̊͆̂̏̔̾t̄̄͢ ͯͬ͟tͭ͐ͣͭ̐h͛̃ͩ̌͊̀͘ā̷̎͐ͬ̇ͨt ͞â͡ ̔̈́ͤͦb̂̌ͮ̽ͧ͌iẗ́ ͭ́̾͑exc̸̑̋̍̓ͮ̚e̽ͬ͛sͤ̂̓͑̏̈́͛͞siͮ̐͒̕v͗́͌̋̾eͩͧ͘ ̧͑ͯ͊̒̊ͩ
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>>2151340
Maybe titles are one of those things where it’s better to have it and not need it than need it but not have it.
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>>2151340
>Asmodeus' "body" splits in two, a giant nightmarish rich is of a grin dominating most of its impossible being
//Nope!! I Probably Have The Least Amount Of Titles Amongst Some Of THE COURT's LORDS In Fact!!//
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>>2151313
>A being saunters up to the storefront, appearing to be a large moth, thin with blue markings on its face.

Alright, whaddya want.

>>2151316
Hmm. Would we be allowed in?
>>2151320
>The city is lively, with aliens going about their lives.

>Ships streak past above, and it is hard to see amongst the lights.

>Shouting can be heard, as a red creature is thrown out of a storefront.Nearby, a man wanders, shouting something about androids.
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>>2151373
>Jezebel strides off into the city, looking for something to eat.
>Preferably someone who didn’t mind having their blood drained out of their back, but a restraint would be fine too
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>>2151365
Does the Court have a set number of Lords or is the position open to any being that qualifies?
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>>2151373
Grod:We will, uhhhh...
>Grod stares at the manu for a good minute, uhhhh-ing the entire time
Grod:Two venisons please...no wait, we don't have any cash with us...
>Narg looks at the vallets photo
Narg:Hmmm...do you know a guy named Forgoro Mi'stanti?
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>>2151373
>walk over to red creature
Do you require assistance? Why were you ejected from a store?
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>>2151381
>Rukaar follows her like he was tracking prey,he wanted an apology
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>>2151373
If you're with me then we wouldn't be stopped from going that way, but the station itself is a small outpost, nothing more, so they won't hassle us.
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>>2151399
>pretending not to notice him, she eventually ends up slipping into a plaza, darting along columns of aliens as her blood red robes wave around in the wind
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>>2151381
>Not surprisingly, there are not many storefronts selling thralls on Trojan. However, an advertisement for "Blood Red Cuisine" can be seen, as well as a group of strange aliens passing out pamphlets.

>The city bristles with activity, yet it seems that a certain section is rather..less lit than the rest. Maybe it is the aliens entering alleys, or the shady looks they give Lady Jezebel as they openly carry rayguns, but evidently this place is not necessarily safe.
>>2151389
>The mothman looks displeased.

Look, if yer gonna pollute my damn store, at least bring some credits. I'm Forgoro, now if you're not gonna buy somethin' then scram.

>He seems angry.
>>2151392
>The red being is tall and thin, with strange markings and slits for eyes.

>What is clear, however, is the large purple gash on its head, as well as the strange holotablet it is carrying.

Mgalba Yah Tora?

>It appears it needs translation.
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>>2151383
//The Number Of Lords Isn't Exactly A "Set" One, What With Us Having So Many Lords That I've Practically Forgotten Half Of Them, But Its Not Really An "Open" Position Either.//
//For Once, I Doubt Most Of You Would Find Losing Your Very Essences And Having Them Replaced With The Will Of OMEGA To Be An Enjoyable Experience..//
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>>2151412
>Rukaar leaps across buildings and jumps over crowds,following the red figure
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>>2151413
Well, this makes me feel right at home.
>she investigates this, “blood red cuisine” a little further
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>>2151423
>Rukaar lands on the roof of the Cuisine, almost caught up to Jezebel...now can he get inside without being seen
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>>2151413
Narg:Ah you're the guy? Neat!
>Narg takes out his wallet
Narg:You dropped it in the mall, well not you but some other guy who for some reason had it...anyways
>Narg puts it on a counter
Narg:Goodbye! Have a nice day!
Grod:Goodbye, we may return when we have cash
>And so the two go towards the exist door
Narg:Why did they go crazy about him? Seems like a decent guy
Grod:I guess that they are just crazy
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>>2151417
I wasn’t thinking about us, mearly that if you wished to no longer be the member of the Court with the least titles you could seek to bring in a new member if that was within your power.
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>>2151432
>The moth seems surprised, before he speaks.

Really? I had forgotten I lost it.

Huh. Seems like you ain't all useless. Here, take a Venison. On me. For all I know, I owe ya.

>He seems content, but sketchy.
>>2151423
>>2151429
>The ad was for a restaurant, rather large one.

>Named Neboro's Fortune, it seems like a place for exclusively carnivores. The inside hosts an assortment of hunter species, and one can clearly see the assortment of foodstuffs. Including blood red meats.
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>>2151447
>gracefully moving into the restaurant, she makes it known to the server that she would like a table for one.
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>>2151447
>Rukaar's stomach growls,he was hungry...perhaps they would take the Ru coins in his pocket
>he leaps down and scans the room for Jezebel, who he sees moving to a table near the back,he pursues
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>>2151447
Narg:Okay, thanks!
>The two leave to the megaplex with the venison
Grod:Seems like a decent fella
Narg:Yep
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>>2151452
>The server is a small alien, about a meter tall. Has three eyes, and a three lined mouth.

We got a table. Just take a sit and wait for your waiter.

>Amidst the bustle, some shouting is heard. Your table is ready, though it is rather small.
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>>2151468
>she sits down and draws out a tall glass from her robes, before spying Rukaar scraping his head against the cramped ceiling
>>2151461
Well now, if I didn’t know better I would say you’ve been stalking me. Should I have demanded a table for two?
>she swirls her glass as if there was something in it
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>>2151443
>The nightmarish atrocity moves it's many limbs in a gesture vaguely reminscient of a shrug
//I could Certainly Do That. It Would Be Simple really, But It Would Likely Lead To The $$$$UTTER ANNIHILATION OF SEVERAL KEY ALGORITHMS AND PRIME PROCESSES ENFORCED BY MY MERE PRESENCE WITHIN THE SPLINTER OF THE COURT TOUCHING UPON THE BRANCHES OF THIS NEW SPIRAL%$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
>Asmodeus explodes into a screeching, incandescent mass of utter insanity for a scant few seconds, before returning to normal
>.......Ahem.//
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>>2151484
You insulted me earlier
>his stomach growls
Though food would be nice
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>>2151500
And what of it exactly?
>she indicates to an empty chair in the corner
Go on, sit.
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>>2151490

y͆oͪ͢u̴̓̒̿ͮ̌̇ͭr͗͊͆̌ g̈́ͨͤͤ͊̈́i͊v͒͋̎ͧ͗ͦ͟ȉ̛n͋ͯ̔̂̑͒̚g͑̇ ̈ͫ͢mͯy̎́̍͗ ̏ͯͨ̿͐͐̾pͩ̿̎ͤͨͣ͛s͐̾ͤ͆io̵n̴̊ͩ̏i̒̔̇̌̈͌̓cͧͩ̔͢ ͦ͌̊͗̓̚͟b̵̐ͧ́̋ͤ̃̍ïͮ̚tͨ́s̿̎̓̆ ͜å̀ͨ̃ͮ ̈́͛̂̈͗̃̚h̓ͫͬ̒̆ͬͤẽ͂̐ȧd͑͆̉͆̔͐̚͠áͩ̐̋̒̈́c͗ͭ͒hͮ͒̔̽͢e̊ͪͧͣ̊͡ ͐̀
ͯ̾́̚à̓̈́ͭ̃ͧ̋n̛̓ͪͭͤ͆ďͪͯͯ ̆w̢̿̂ͬ͌̈eͪ̋̋͊͛ ͧ̆̍̃̃st͊̑̍͢i̡͋͑̏͒͂ͬͦl͋͂l̄̐ͫͦ͐͋ͨ ͑̎̈́͐͐ͦhͬaͫ̽͘vͦ̓ͩͤͣ̉̚e̓̚n͑̿'̡̒́ͪ͊ͪͬt̷ͯ ͑fͪ͌͑͐uͨl̛l̈́̂̋̃̈́̒́ȳ̊̒͗̃ͧ̋ ͮ͋ͪd̓e̓̄v̓e̛͋̋̍͒ͦlơ̑̽̽̈́̒̄p̈̽ė̂͂̈́ͫ̀d̐͑̽͂̽ ̶̐̋͒o̷͗ͧ̂ͧͮu̎ͣr͛͂̍̏̄͛̚s͊͆̃ ͣ

>>2151468

w̓̐e̐̎͗͠'̂ͣ̏ḋͫ ̍͑̄ͮ̂̔l̊ͧ̚i͋͝k̾͂̌̐̚͞eͫ͊͛̾͘ ̓mͩ̎e̛a͠t͐̆̈̀
̽͒͊ͣn̈̃͊oͩ͆ͩͤͦ̀ť̍ͩ ́p͌ä̍̚r̸ͣͨt͘i̢ͯ̇̆̾̈́c̢ͩu͊̈́͂̈́ͯ͟l̃͊̎͒͛̀a̢r͞ ̶̃̿ͯ
>>
>>2151513
You insulted my honor
>he sits
Usually I'd duel you but that's messy and I'm trying not to start wars
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>>2151529
Did I now? I don’t remember doing that. I’m fairly certain what I said was a complement to your honour more than anything.
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>>2151544
It did not sound like one. But I'll take your word for it,and since you said your not weak you need not apologize
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>>2151490
Just a thought.
>>2151517
Sorry I didn’t mean to course anyone distress, it seems my limited psyonics isn’t developed enough to process what happened.
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>>2151570
May I ask why you thought it prudent to track me down along multiple darkly lit avenues and streets to a carnivores restaurant to have this talk instead of just waiting for me to return?
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>>2151598
What if you died on your way here? And besides I'm a carnivore as well,am I not allowed to be here?
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>>2151610
Do you think me defenceless? Perhaps like a child to be coddled? Not one to be able to look after themselves?
And of course I never implied you were not allowed in here, I merely stated the nature of this place
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>>2151627
I am use to a more dangerous environment, adapting is difficult. Though you may not be giant I am sure you can handle yourself.
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>>2151640
A more dangerous environment?
An environment where a lady can not walk to a restaurant without fear of being savaged by a pack of fireflies?

Tell me about it.
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>>2151656
My home?
It's a scatter of islands across warm shallow seas,broken by the deep sea trenches that hold horrors such as dregons or Lorthos. On the islands it is a vast chain of predators,even those the size of your thumb able to kill. I've lost men in these jungles,dreadmaws eating them whole or being ravaged by a pack of deathgorgers.
And to think Guthank loves it
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>>2151686
Interesting, so I assume much of the wildlife on your planet is unfriendly?
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>>2151702
All but a rare few will attempt to kill you on sight,some can succeed
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>>2151737
>she begins impatiently tapping on the table for the waiter
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>>2151843
Impatient are we? That's a very important skill of a hunter,though you seem to do the dance of politics more than a dance of blades and teeth
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>>2151876
thͫ͋̈i̐ͮ̌̾rͩ͜te̎̏̈ͬͩͯe͐͌ͯ̑ͦ̀ͬnͯ́̑ͣ̾͌͠ ̨͌̏̆͆̓s̈͂̑̿̃͟a̔̑yͫ͆͌͋͑s̴̾̄ͧ̃ͩ͐̄ pͨͫ̌̇͝ą̓͌̋ͫ͑͛̚t̶̋̈́ͧ̒iͭͧ̓ͤe̡͌ͯͯ̿ͤͩ̋nͭ̈́̋̌c͟ẽ͐͐͑̃͂͜ ̿i̎ͩ́̉ͬ̽s̉̋̽̊̈́͗̀ ́gͭͤ̓ͮ̊o̾͊o̷͊͊d̾͛̓
̆̿ͣ͌̏͋̽tͧ̈́͋̇̄̚w̐ͨ̌eͫͧͩͫl̸̾̉̇vͦ͒̂͂eͫ̄̒ͨ̄ ͫ̄̊̆̄s͌̿́́ảͪ̀y̽s̔̿͛ͫ̐̋̀̚ ̒w̶͋ͬå̈̏̽̊ͨiͩ̄͒͘tͯ͆ͧ̊̓͒́i̿̀͑n̈͂̆̎͆ͮ̒g̡̊̒̉̿͆ ̧ͦ͊i̵̾s̆̿̇̂͐ͧ ̐ͤ́̊̌́̓͞f̵ͪ̊́́̑o͘rͬͬ͢ ͂ͮͩ̕l̨̇̾̽oͮ͛͆̿̈́s̓͊̚e̿͑rͯ͌͌s͑ͯ̓͊̚͟ ͩ̌͂́y̑ͧ͂̈̽̕ôủ̏̀ͧͤ n͛̄̍e͂v̊͜èͧ͢rͪ͛ ͊͋̌ḡeͤ͋tͪ͟ ͦ̽ͬaͫͬnͨ͠y͂ͧ͝t͠h̢̐͌͋͆i͋ͯ̃͊n̷̚g̶̾ͣ̿ ̈́ͤͣdonͫ͌̃̏ͨ̚͝ȇ͡
̓̀h̓ͧ̽ͣ̉͂m̵͋ͭͯ̉̄͌m̧m̈̑m̏
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>>2151876
I hunger. Whether it be war or politics I must eat. Now that the war is over, my duty is entirely political.
This does not do anything to quench my thirst.
I assure you, I am fully capable of dancing with blades across a killing field.
>>2151918
Oh, are you here too small crustacean xeno?
Has your waiter arrived?
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>>2151925
(he's the size of a dire bear he's not small)
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>>2151517
>>2151843
>A waiter finally arrives, holding three menus in its pairs of arms. It seems nervous.

What would you like to order?

>The restaurant seems filled with unsavory characters, and nearby an argument is occurring.
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>>2151925
We may see how well you can dance miss Jezebel.
Though this waiter is taking an awfully long time,just bring raw meat if you must...or better yet a live beast
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>>2151935
>meh
>>2151942
One dipping tray of spiced blood, salted, mixed with a small section of butter, make it warm.
Several dozen cuts of thinly sliced meat, cooked rare, spiced
A side of crisp heated beef, blackened but not bitter, served with a large glass of steaming hot blood.
>she looks on at the argument with interest
>>2151947
Well, the food server has made his appearance at long last.
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>>2151977
>he looks out to the argument
This should be fun,let's he who consumes who
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>>2151977
enchanted to meet you Ambassador

where do you come from ?
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>>2151977

a ̡̈͒͗͌͋g͞lͨ̌͐͆͝a͒̈́ͤsͧ͒́͊͘s ͨͣͯ̈́̎őͮfͫͦ̚ ͌͆ͨ̑̈ͤl̃ͯͣ͌̌e̸m̉o͂̔n̍͌ͭ̒ͧ̾a̒͌̿̉ͣ̇̓ĭ͞d̆̍͑̎̃
̶͛̽͗͊̚a͊n̾͂d̔͐ ͯͭ̏̈̏ͭ ́̒̇ȁ̾̐͒͂̿ ̧ͮ̄̆ͨ̓͌l̇͘ǒ̢̓̓ͨ̊̐̿ť̢͋̇́ͪ̀ ̏ō̷ͪf̶̈̈͛ ͫͦͦ͒͢mͤ̆̂̏̏eͤͫ̎̈́̇͆ă̈̂tͪͬ̊̔ ͮ̂ͫw͒e̎͐͑́̋͜ ̀d̆̑̋ͪ̓͢o̐̌ͯ͂̿n̄̎ͤͩ̓̿̋'̓̕t͛͋͋̈́ͫ̕ ́ͦͤ͒̔ͪc̉̋̔ar̎ě ̍̏̆ͧ̕w̍͒͞h̵a͡t͐ͪͧͯ̄ ͫ̔k̓̓ͦ͊̒̚iͩ̎͋͌͠n̆͒d̴ͩ̾̂
̌̚aͨ͋̈́̕n̛ͭ̔ͧͭdͫ͞ ̷̊̐̂̚c̢̏̃ͯ̏ả̾ͭ̄̍͞nͩ̚ ̶́̓ͪy̓͆̓̓̇ͣoͣuͮ ̴̉ͯ̂̇ͫp͐͑ͪ̌̀ǘͮͧͬͨͩ̀͢tͪ͊ tͨ̍̒h̶̓̏́͒ͪe͊̈͘m̐͋̃̚͟ ͂̿ͮi͆̃ǹ͞ ̷̈́̃̇lͫ͗̕ỏb̿͐̍͒s͢ter͑͑̇̍ͮ͒͢ ̴̃fͦͩ̄̓ͣ̓r͌ͦ͛͊ͮͣ̈́íͨ̔e̓̓ͦ͐͗̚n̴d̈́ͧ̇͆͢l̏͢ỷ̴̆̄ͮ ͤͯ̊̐ç̎̎̎̽ù͐͑̃̿̄p̂̾ͤͣ͊s̏̐ͧ̿?
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>>2152010
This place must be more popular than I expected...
I hail from Nox.
>>2152008
Indeed...
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>>2152024
Were Guthank here he'd join in the brute, it's nice not to here him ramble in my ear
"Abolish the elders,raise a new army,get married, kill lorthos blah blah blah"
Do you have people in your life that do that to you
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>>2151977
>The waiter jots it all down, then leaves.

>The argument seems rather heated

"I'm tellin' ya Hec, there ain't no way to get that back. Let it go, dammit."

"And I'll say the same thing to you as I did back on Altovar! This business is more important then you can imagine! I doubt we have a lack of lowlives and thieves here to do it!"

>"Hec" seems rather cheerful, considering the topic.His companion, on the other hand, is the complete opposite.

"Keep it down! Look, nobody 'er has got the skills, plus you don't even have it set up yet. You know how hard it is to set up a stand in the middle of Trojan City?"

"If they can give it to a man selling slugthrowers for 100 creds then they can surely give it to me"

>It also seems that another being has entered the establishment. Wearing a thick coat and a mask akin to a Terran Mantis, he asks for the table in the back.
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>>2152044
>Karl wanders around the diplomatic sectors of the city
>Going past the Ploraxian embassy he deploys (throws) some small pill sensors in a nearby alley setting up a small camera on a trash can lid
>All items are marked "Made in Ru" of course
Ooc I've been busy watching Star Wars and playing 40k my dude. Are we going to still do a drive
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>>2152024
ah we had Noxians customers one cycle
they were very interested about our Flesh furniture
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>>2152039
No, I mostly do what I wish. As the sister of the King, I have much more freedom than my brother ever will.
>>2152044
Is there a problem gentlemen?
Some of us are trying to order food here.
>>2152076
I have no idea what that is meant to mean but will pretend it makes sense anyway in the spirit of diplomacy.
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>>2152069
>it appears due to a miricale Representative Inkito is also strolling through the streets on a cold winter morning on trojan, clutching his coffee in one hand.
Ah, Karl! Greetings, I wish to discuss trade routes with you and Carter!
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>>2152188
It sucks to be a king
Luckily they kick my out half the time because my age and my lineage
Oh when I return to Ru, I just might listen to Guthank's "advice"
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>>2152188

>he appears to stroll in, and also drinks his coffee
Ah, Yes, Rukaar and Jezebel. Now, I require the audience of you, Jezebel. We wish to set up an embassy on your world.
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>>2152069
>Carter catches up with him, a slugthrower slung on his back.

Hello, Admiral. Apologies that I was gone, was discussing a strange item I bought with Baron Taxla.

How have things been?

Yeah, Markon is gonna set the scene then Imma DM it. It'll be fun.
>>2152212
Yes, precisely. Come, let us go get something to eat as we discuss.
>>2152188
>"Hec" seems surprised.As he speaks, he makes accusatory looks towards the other person there.

My apologies, I was simply trying to convince this man how I wish to set up a stand in Trojan.
Apparently, one can't set up!

"I never said that. I said that you need a permit."

>The companion turns to Jezebel

"My apologies, Hecepsion here is rather...loud when he is excited."
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>>2152259
Yes. I agree, and nice gun. Its a bolt-action slugthrower, specifically a Springfield from Earth? I saw one of those while clearing out UE soldiers from an Earth History Museum on the planet of Atlantis. Now, let us discuss. I have had nothing to eat.
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>>2152241
I refuse.
I also refuse to accept that you dine here often or at all, and would like to know why you knew where either of us were.
>>2152259
A stand?
For what exactly?
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>>2152259
That's not loud I can show you loud
>>2152283
Is he even carnivorous?
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>>2152299
No, I firmly believe that he is not.
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>>2152302
Then why is he here
Why would someone set a home on another world controlled by another empire,that is an easy way to let in enemy
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>>2152299
>>2152302
ooc: sorry for not reading ahead, pretend that was a text message or some shit.
>>2152259
>he is near carter, and takes a seat.
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>>2152326
>she replies “Under no circumstances” before turning back to the conversation
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>impatient lobster claw snaps
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Gatratuid's moth-like frame steps out of a rusty corvette. His tongue laps nectar from a flower as he looks around expectantly
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>>2152277
Actually, it is not a Springfield, but good guess.Come, let us discuss.

>Carter sits down on a bench, outside the store Skelors.
>>2152283
"Why, to advertise!"
"I am afraid I can tell little else for now, but it will be grand!With treasure! And prizes!"

>his companion seems bored.

>>2152399
>The waiter arrives, placing down their orders.And a kids menu with crayons for 1.

Anything else?
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>>2152212
Here of all places?
>He seems confused
Alright.
>>2152259
>>2152277
If it is what you say it's a nice piece you got there. Just gotta make sure it's authentic.
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>>2152485
>A pale, fleshy body steps out to greet the newcomer.

Hello, I am Carter, of the Carnem Wastes. And you are?
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>>2152507
Afraid not, though it is a rather nice gun regardless.

Anyways, while we wait for our strange friends to land after assisting them in the vacuum of space, let us discuss this Breach business.

What exactly is the matter?
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>>2152496
> the lobster tries to color, but all the crayons snap in his claws
> sad lobster noises
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>>2147334
So...I don't mean to cause any alarm, but we sorta had an uh 'incident'. That sorta took out our space station and it's sorta growing. Not sure what the hell it is the Think Tanks were working on but its one of those dreaded accidents where we are not able to easily contain it.

So if I were you have your people avoid the rim close to the Rifted Zone aka the 'strange space stretch that for some strange reason is infested with a bunch of very hostile defense systems'. So good news its isolated because of we smart enough to park our research station in the most isolated areas possible. Impressive given our isolationist policies.

Bad news is we still haven't figured out a way to stop it and if it breaches into our battle lines among the Rifts. The things inside might be able to escape and invade on TOP OF whatever the fuck the Think Tanks created.

So...yeah. Sorry.

I mean it's not like we haven't been trying to slow it down but like...it just keeps on growing no matter what we do to it and now it's so big its sorta spilling out into other areas.

We haven't even been able to take samples to study because well...everything that touches it sorta gets absorbed or disappears completely.

But hey at least we figured out a way to slow it down...sorta.

but I Think Tanks believe that is because its experiencing 'growth' which slows it down as it...grows. We are doing our best to contain the situation but at this rate not only will it breach our other containment zones it will also start making headway into nearby trade lanes and colonies.

But our thinks tanks are doing their best to go over the research that was being performed at the research station and we have many options to deal with the problem. It will just take some time and you might lose some trade plus colonies.

With MAYBE an invasion from another reality if things completely go out of control. Which might happen, but its unlikely you'll feel it because we have naturally placed a LOT more defenses and ships nearby so in case of defense breach.

Also if there happen to be any research and or species experienced with handling a 'living darkness' please share with us their contact information. Because it's either that or we dealing with a really REALLY bad case of Reality Infestation and Assimilation Anamoly. Really hope it's not the last one because once it hits those rifts...

Now excuse me since I'm Warden Systems closest configuration to a diplomat I get stuck making the calls with those really irritating to deal with dark species whether or not they can confirm its a Living Darkness and how to deal with it.
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>>2152523
Well it has been fairly uncommon on the space lanes but some ships and crew with then among the space lanes have gone missing. That or returned to insane to function. Is this something wrong with the Wastes? Could there be a source to why there are so many rifts?
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>>2152512
The ambassabador from the noble Hvaeranians. Refer to me as Getratuid. I apologize for my lateness, my pilot is unskillful. What was I called here to discuss?

>Getratuid moves his long tongue back into the flower
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It pleases me to see such commerce already taking place. Truly the stars are filled with open arms.
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>>2152538
[join us m8 https://discord.gg/R7t85m]
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>>2152578
No, no, there was simply a recent Hematization. The breaches are a natural result, they should calm down after a few days.

What happens to the ships who go in?
>>2152581
Welcome. This is the Galactic Federation, a gathering place for all sorts of species.

So, how do your people fare, and for what reason have you arrived here?
Would you like a drink?

>>2152614
Yes. It is grand, to see such diplomatic deliberation. Would you like to take a seat?
>>2152538
>Carter seems confused

What do you mean? Who are you? I have never heard of a Warden Systems, nor a Think Tank. And I do not have colonies under my control.
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>>2152649
Yes friend, it is good to make your acquaintance.
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>>2152649
A drink? Do you intend to kill me?
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>>2152666
So, who do you represent? I assume your people come in peace.
>>2152673
Of course not. I simply offer a drink. Is something wrong? I have never seen your species before, so I cannot say I know your preferences when it comes to liquids.
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>>2152687
Yes yes, excuse my forces, they were a precaution. We are the Ku'unarians, and you are?
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>>2152526
>The shady man looks around, and orders before noticing the crayons. He moves up to a table nearby, and tosses the hivemind some crayons.

"Seems like your crustacean claws got caught up in a crayon calamity."

>He appears to be a greenish alien, about the height of a human, with three fingers. His face is not visible due to the mask, however.
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>>2152695
I am Ambassador Carter, of the Carnem Wastes. Who are the Ku'unarians? I have not heard of such a species.
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>>2152713

tͫĥ̶̋͛ͩͭ̚ä́ͪ͂͢n̈ͮ̃̍k̑͞s̴ͯ̇̔͌!̓͊͂ͭ̋
͒͗̑̃ͭ̚̕n̽̎͂̽̊̔ͨ̕i̋cͨͩͬ͛e̔̋ͨ̍̾ ̧͊̈́ͯ͛̐a̔ͦ̈l̂̉lͨ̔̔i͆͋t̴ͨͤͫ͋̀̄ͣe̋ͤ͗rͦͧͫ̾̿á̆ͫtī̄̃̀ͬ͛͢o͐̚n ̽͌ͦ
> very carefully the lobster manages to color things in
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>>2152719
We have only recently discovered the existence of other governments. We responded to the beacon, and we find ourselves in this grand gathering.
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>>2152687
Anything but the nectar from the flower I hold would put a premature end to my life. If this threat was, as you claim, a simple mistake, alien, we may perhaps cooperate still.

>Getratuid laps up some more nectar and recomposes himself

I was drawn to the beacon. What buisiness does your... Federation... have with us?
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>>2152726
>The man seems amused

It is simply a speaking method I specialize in.

>He goes back to fiddling with a small device, and awaits his food.
>>2152748
Ah, so you had not encountered aliens before this? Must have been a culture shock.

Still, you are welcome to explore the area. Would you like a drink?
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>>2152756
My apologies. I had not known you were not able to consume such drinks.

This is the Galactic Federation, and we ask that you simply join us, to help the galaxy and its inhabitants.

If you wish, you could quickly register at the desk there.

So, how are your people? I hope you have arrived in good tidings.
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>>2152779
The galaxy and it's inhabitants are of no intrest to us. We only request that you not touch or borders and we shall do the same.

Our people are well, as are yours, I hope
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>>2152768
A drink? are you sure? a substance that may be healthy to you could be the most deadly of poisons to us.
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>>2152852
Hmm. What do your people consume?
>>2152795
No interest? But look around, can you not see the grandness of such species conjoined in harmony?

And yes, my people are as well as they will ever be.

So, why is it that you can only drink that nectar? Is it evolution, or nutrition, or..?

And in what sort of ship did you arrive in?
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>>2152880
We consume a fluid one part oxygen, two parts hydrogen. for leisure however, a fluid 2 parts carbon, 60 parts hydrogen. it is a flammable substance, and you will unlikely be able to consume it.
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>>2152880
Perhaps it is grand to you, but we prefer to be isolated from such matters. Not to say we refuse to cooperate with the Federation, but do not expect our devotion.

As for the nectar, which you seem awfully curious about, the sacred flower provides the sacred nectar to us and so we prosper. We know not why anything else causes us to rot.

I arrived in a corvette, and not the nicest one. Why?
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>>2152941
Hmm. We have the first compound here. We call it water, would you like some?

>>2152977
Oh, was simply curious as to the design of the ship itself.

Regardless, I do not mean offense, I simply ask out of curiosity.

If you do not mind, do you happen to know what this symbol is?

>Carter draws the symbol he and Taxla found, and demonstrates it

It was on a cylinder recently purchased. Perhaps it is of your people?
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>>2153124
yes, that would be most gracious of you. I was mistaken with my last statement, I meant C2H5OH as the leisure drink
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>>2153124
I think it is Dukedom related, myself.

>The symbol is a star, with a crown on both ends.
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>>2153159
Ah, Ethanol?Yes, we have both in fact.

>Another body, this one wearing a strange helmet and seemingly composed of wiry wormlike beings, lurches over with a glass of each substance.
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>>2153181
We know of no such shape. What is it?

>After Getratruid drinks a final bit of his nectar, he gently mutters something and hands the flower to a nearby moth
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>>2153194
>Thel hands them both to an officer, and waves to the rest of his men
Let them not think of us as hostile. You two, and you, will stay with me, the rest of you will guard the ship until further notice.
>Thel returns to facing carter.
We thank you very much friend.
>The officer sniffs the alchohal, and let's out a half cough, half wheeze.
Officer: we tend to mix the substance. Pure forms can make us go blind, or worse.
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>>2153213
Some sort of sigil we found on a cylinder. Baron Taxla found the same sort of sigil on a map, denoting a world around Dukedom space, though with this cylinder's age and the lack of information I suspect it could be of any specie's make.
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>>2153290
Ah, my apologies. If you wish, we have a place containing such items nearby. It is called the Cosmic Callo'was, a bar that serves such beverages.
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>>2152496
>Jezebel places a hand to the bottom part of her mask, removing it only up to the mouth as it slides from the rest of the frame with ease

>she dips the meat in the blood, quickly covering it in the red liquid before brining it to her teeth and ravenously devouring it piece by piece, until nothing remains.
She pours the excess blood into her drink before drinking the tall glass all at once.

>she then reattaches her mask and waits for the bill
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>>2154119
A lot more animalistic than I expected
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>Hears is walking down the street, looking along the shops with interest as he steps over the wreckage his comrades made hunting for the rodents infesting the megacity.

>he stops by a stall with a number of "traditional" talismans to protect against harm and such, looking over the wares
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>>2154156
>at the same stall stands a giant rumar,in his hands his is molding a figurine with clay from the stall owner
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>>2151413
>has been staring into space for a long long time trying to translate what has been said
>and failing horribly
>drags the red creature back to the ambassadorial building to try and find a Carter body since they seem to know stuff about the planet
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>>2154119
by the dawn
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>>2154156
>>2154161
>Past them walks Grod and Narg, carrying a venison made of an unknown animal
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>>2154168
>Guthank's arm shoots out like a cannon as he grabs some venison,he inspects the meat
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>>2154161
>looking at the giant shark man, the feoroxian leader grunts and tries to figure out what the clay was becoming

"greetings, what wares do you make?"
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>>2154170
>Grod:Slowly looks at Guthank
Grod:You could've asked y'know
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>>2154172
Charms to channel Mana
>>2154174
To much time. I was hungry
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>>2154176
Grod:But you are just inspecting it
Narg:It's venotrat
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>>2154176
"mana, your all-mother?"

>the wolf man steps away from the stall, squinting behind his mask to spot his group of hunters in the relatively dim world of this accursed city

"what colours do you go by sculptor?"
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>>2154178
>Guthank looks down,seems he forgot he still had it,he throws it into his jaws
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>>2154180
Power from spirits,great deeds earn one manager or boons from the dead. I know not what all mother means.
>he looks at His arm
As for colors I'm grey
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>>2154183
Narg:Oooh spirits? I know about spirits! At least on Belanira, maybe your spirits are different
>>2154181
Grod:Shame, I was gonna spit roast it
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>>2154190
>he holds up the statue
This will hopefully allow contact with my brother, I am no shaman however
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>>2154191
Narg:I'am a shaman! Although I preffer putting spirits to rest instead of awakening them or contacting land of the dead...and I have my ritual book back in the shuttle...and I don't know if that works on all of the species...
Grod:Why do you need to contact your brother?
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>>2154183
"all mother, she whom birthed us as a race and fed us and let us hunt and sent us to the stars. she is our mother as we are her children and inhabitants"

>he squints at a group of dust ambling towards them, still a few hundred meters away

"but spirits, this we know. messages and wrath of mother who gives power to those who please our mother and takes our dead to her fold. similar to your mana this one thinks"

>stopping for a moment he thinks for a way to rephrase

"this ones colour is Hears-The-Call, it is his.... identity? this is the right word?"
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>>2154196
>he hits his chest
Guthank.
>>2154195
I wish to inform him that I've kept my promise to guide his son
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>>2154200
Grod:I see...so his son is your nephew? Or is he a blood brother?
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>>2154200
"well met Guthank, this one wishes you well speaking with your spirits. feoroxian must now find the fire bloods, and beat sense into them"

>the tumbling dust cloud and yelling of combat continues to roll towards them and hears himself crosses his arms and taps his foot waiting patiently
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>>2154203
We share no parents if that is what you ask
>>2154204
Fighting?
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>>2154211
Grod:I see
Narg:Oh, forgot to say, Rukaar and Moanai were looking for you. Or did they find you already? We were away for few hours to get the wallet back to that mothperson, so yeah
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>>2154211
"aye, fighting. tearing of hide and sharpening of claws"

>you can now see more of Hears kind, tumbling and punching their way down the broadway people diving out of the way as the 5 man group kicks the shit out of eachother

>hears draws a long stick and it ignites a crackling shield of electricity about it

"feel free to join in, but try to only snap the arms. this one doesn't want to drag them home"
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>>2154216
Ah, hello friend! It is good to see you! You will find that your hunting party that you sent among us has returned to you safe and sound! How, may I ask, does ours progress?
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>>2154215
They can wait. Hopefully he takes this chance with her
>>2154216
They are not worthy opposition
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>>2154231
Grod:...chances?
>They both stand in confusion for a minute
Narg:Anyways, we should get back to the shuttle
Grod:Yee, and spit roast the venison
>>2154204
Narg:What's a fire blood?
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>>2154233
>guthank sighs
Rukaar should be married by now but he's a damn fool,she follows him around like a lost daggertooth but he doesn't even play upon that
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>>2154236
Narg:Maybe he wants to unite Ru first
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>>2154243
It'd be a lot easier if two of the most popular Rumarians were together. I think he is just an idiot
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>>2154229
"they do well, one was nearly gored hunting but has recovered mostly....... his arm will be returning with him. other wise this one is impressed by their progress. if you wish for them to return to you, then you may send a ship to collect them, if you wish them to stay, I will arrange a more permanent housing arrangement in the possibity they are a regular sight around the camps"

>The wolf smiles, his practice making it seem like he genuinely means it rather than wants to rip your throat out.

>>2154231
"agreed rival, agreed"

>>2154233
"a young fool who thinks the world is their play ground, restless and always causing scraps. if one stays still for a few wyrds, its like they are aflame inside. hence the name Fire bloods"

>Hears doesn't have time to say anything more as the group is upon them, and Hears stick lashes like a hornets nest, the sparking stun baton sending those who it hits flying backwards clutching or twitching

>Hears is barking something in his native tounge and after 20 seconds the group is subdued and whimpering. they would get to their feet in a few minutes but until then Hears reclaims what they were fighting over, a large slab of meat easily the size of a child.

"does anyone want some?"

>he tears a good portion off and gulps it down like he was starving
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>>2154249
Hmmmm, with the loss of an arm, I think it may be appropriate to have them return. He will be given the finest of prosthetics for his act of glory. Now then, I have yet to ask any others, what beacon has called us here?
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>>2154244
Narg:Eh, maybe, I'm not really into this politikin thing
>>2154249
Grod:No thank you were good. See ya
>Grod and Narg make their way to the megaplex
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>>2154249
>guthank takes some of the meat
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>>2154253
"no beacon called us, only oathmakes odd visions. once we had the idea of the ploraxi, we asked them if anything was occurring. they told us of a conclave and so we came."

>he stops for a moment, thinking

"if you meant what drew us to meet the others, that is a question best answered in den surroundings"

>the baton deactivates and retracts, the now cowed firebloods rising to their feet, one clutching a broken or fractured arm

"unless you have any business out here, you are welcome to return to the den of whispers with this one"

>>2154260
"the offer extends to you, for feroxian assumes that with your words you are part of the whisper-talkers of the shark men"
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>>2154264
The den of whispers? This sounds of importance. It is good to see that life amongst the stars is welcoming. I will come with you.
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>>2154279
"you have not been there before? hmm, this one may have been mistaken"

>growling at the Fire bloods to move, Hears grunts a goodbye to Guthank and begins leading thel to the embassy

"you may pick up your team where we took custody of them, very curious they were and all. But tell feroxian, how were the hunting group? any trouble?"
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>>2154264
What?
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>>2154150
>>2154166
Hmm?
What is it?
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>>2154318
Your eating, just never mind. So do we pay now or what?
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>>2154318
huh...nothing
do you want a coffee ?
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>>2154325
No.
>>2154323
I assume that the waiter will arrive eventually to deliver the bill.
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>>2154333
What are we to do until then?
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>>2154334
N̾̿͌ͣͩ̀o͂ͫ͋ͪ̚ ̓̆͂i̎ͨ̌̓̀͜d̐ͩ͟e̴ͭͨ̆̂̃ͬ͒aͧ!́̈ͫͭͤ̋
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>Meanwhile Narg and Grod come back to their shuttle and set up a bonfire near it
>They take out three metal rods and place down two, and penetrate venison on the third rod
>They place the rod on the other two and Narg drinks up a yellow liquid from a flask
>After few minutes Narg casts a fireball from his palm and lits the bonfire
>Grod begins the roasting
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>>2154333
>>2154343
>>2154334
>A waiter angrily delivers a massive bill to the table wondering if these strange aliens will remember to tip
>Meanwhile Karl is busy (or not busy) waiting for Carter and Inkito to join him for lunch and business
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>>2154460
Who is paying him?
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>>2154473
>>2154460
>Rukaar takes a bag of coins from his belt
Will you accept Rumarian coin?
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>>2154473
Well you did stalk me for several minutes before dropping in unannounced and interrupting my dinner before I could order.
I would say the least you could do is pay.
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>>2154460
>it appears inkito arrives where Karl is, and takes a seat
Ah, Karl, how do you do?
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>>2154480
>>2154478
>he shakes the bag at her
I'm trying
And you make it sound like I was trying to kill you
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>>2154483
That was the initial impression you gave off.
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>>2154460
> the lobster hands the waiter a bag of gold

ͮs̷̆̍h̶ͭ̂ͣ̈́iͤ̒ͭnͨ̑̈ͬ͐͘y̷ ̷ͩ͌̓͐͂͂y̵͆ͧe̶̒̽͑̀l̆͗͐ͮl̒̍̋o̷͂̔͆̔w̐̆̉̐ ͊̓mͧ̇͊͑ͦ̚e͋t̀ͭ̓a͗ͦ̾ͦ̉ͨ̿̕l͆ͤ͛͞ ͮ̃i͌͐̓̕s̒̋̒ ̈́͊̈̇ͫͦa͛͗ ̉́͐ͯ̂çͮ͆ͦ̈́u̢͂̀ͦͧͦͬͩrͬ̈́ͣ͊͑ͧ͐r̸̒̐̔͒ͩ͌̆é͞n̔̎͝c̒̍y̵ͯ̉̚ ́̽ͮ̔ͧr̈ͬ͛̇ͦ̉̕igͧ̋̂͂̇ht͐?̓̏
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>>2154485
Well I wasn't,if I was you'd be dead
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>>2154490
Hmmph, if you say so.
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>>2154494
Do you want me to prove my combat superiority?
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>>2154497
Not particularly, I have better things to be doing.
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>>2154505
If you say so.
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>>2154284
A recovery team will be sent. In the meantime, I believe I will follow you.
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>>2154559
>after a few minutes they at eonce again back in the embassy, and a few minutes after that comfortably seated in the quarters given over to the Feroxians. if you ignore the stink of dog, raw meat and something approaching bleach then its still Spartan but comfortable.

"so then hunt master thel, how goes your days? this ones group spoke highly of your worlds, if not your food"
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>>2154564
The day goes well, and it can only get better. After all, we have much to discuss. We have established borders, now I believe it is high time we discussed trade.
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>>2154569
"This one appreciates your cutting to the bone of a conversation, others may not."

>smiling in a good natured way, he waves a large clawed hand and the door is closed and locked by the guardians who just left

"This one wishes nothing but wellness upon you and to that end, feoroxian asks you for large amounts of star-sail grade metals, and powerful lightning engines, small as could be."

>stopping a moment, he grasps a bottle from a table at the side of them, his arm easily reaching the meter distance between it and them

"In return, we may supply meat"
>>
>>2154579
>Thel looks at him, and begins gargantuin laughter.
Friend, I was to propose that same deal, but with the provisions are switched.
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>>2154589
"This one assumes then, that it will not be a issue."

>waiting for thel to calm down, he uncorks the bottle and takes a large gulp before setting it down on the floor

"then the amounts need settling, 5........tons? of meat for 4 tons of metal and 1000 units of engines?"

[let the haggling begin]
>>
>>2154598
Your initiative honors me, but caution is needed. We will send you a sample shipment, to determine if our goods are to you liking. We only ask the same. Once this is determined, then we can agree on whether the numbers are too low or high. Agreed?
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>>2154610
"your wit befits you, 'tis a wonder you are not a merchant."

>Another glug of the drink vanishes

"Feroxian does have a small engine here for you to examine, and a selection of meats for our personal consumption, the metal need only be strong enough to make a star sail from. how much would you prefer sent to your worlds to ............. test the wares, as it were"
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>>2154621
We will send three sample engines, and one ton of our metals. We ask in return for two hundred pounds of meat. you are receiving the high end of this bargain, and we ask you not to act brashly. We can begin the trading shortly after.
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>>2154625
>the Giant wolf leans forward and rests his hand on his blade

"this here, is a very important Item to my culture as a whole, a symbol of power and higher hunts"

>tapping the blade, he removes it from its place at his hip and points the hilt at thel, its blade missing

"and in here, there houses the engine and is a rather finicky device"

>replacing the sword on his belt he produces a small device, a hexoganal prism, the size of a dice and tosses it to thel

"it is a pain to recreate, so if you can follow that to a T it will be more than satisfying, and you will earn much in the way of public favour"

"but other wise, do you wish to sample some of the meats we have here, it would do no good to find that some meats are poisonous to you or unappetising."

>he stops a moment

"how do you eat your meats..... burned over fires?"
>>
>>2154119
>>2154460


>The bill is 2,019 credits.

>Meanwhile, another waiter places down the food of the man opposite to the table, who had given 01 his crayons to color.

>The waiter returns to the kitchen, to prepare bacon and Lotecahn eggs
>>2154162
>The creature gurgles slighty, but is stable. It clutches the tablet tightly against its body, as it is dragged to the council.
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>>2154460
>Carter enters the room. It is his normal body, for once.

Hello, Karl. My apologies for being late, I had to speak to those survivors.

Do you happen to know a Voidwatch by any chance?
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>>2154654
>he appears to walk in, as it is snowing outside on Trojan
>he takes off his coat, and takes a seat
Ah, Carter. How do you do?
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>>2154664
I am good, how are you?

I plan on engaging in a rendezvous on a Dukedom controlled area, over a discovered sigil.

However, I also would like to discuss the breaches.

>Carter looks over, and Karl is sleeping.

Though I suspect he will be out of it for a while.
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>>2154673
Heh. Must have been tired I see. Now, I want your waste friends to stop with these breaches. These trade routes are very important. Also, may I join the rendezvous?
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>>2154649
>sits the creature down in the ambassador building
>looks around for someone with a translator
>Holds hand out for tablet and tries to appear non-threatening
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>>2154680
>The creature clutches the tablet tightly. It seems that this tablet is rather important to it.

>Carter walks in.Or at least a body of his.

Hello! What is the matter here?

>The creature seems rather frustrated

"Takka Logeti Shaw"
>>2154675
Not Wastes friends, representative. Simply a result of the Hematization going on. It'll be over in a few days, but for now just tell traders to avoid the spot.

And you may join, yes.
>>
>it appears inkito gets a message on his communiator, and rushes to the Feroxian building
Shit shit shit!
>he barges into the embassy, and rushes to Hears' room
Feroxian. We must speak! Now!
>>
>The administrator is wandering around Trojan, umbrella open and trying to focus on snowflakes falling instead of the wide open sky.
>He looks around at shop windows curiously.
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>>2154704
>Hears looks up and is half way through curseing at the ploraxion before reverting to galactic common

"why do you barge into my chambers in the middle of a meeting?"

>the guardians appear behind him, weapons aimed
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>>2154649
>after paying, she eventually ends up drifting back to the federation building, her robes sweeping above the ground as she moves
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>>2154716
>As he walks around, he feels a smell of roasted meat
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>>2154702
Carter hey can you please tell me what the hell this creature is saying? Afterwards can I ask you some questions on the Carnem wastes this material doesn't cover much
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>>2154704
Who the hell?
>The three guards shoulder their lances.
>>
>Taxla wanders around for sometime, the cold weather making him extremely uncomfortable
Blasted snows.
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>>2154732
>Curious at the potential new experience of xeno foods, he follows the smell, curiosity overtaking his agoraphobia
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>>2154728
There is a hostage crisis on your world. nearly 30 of my people are being held hostage on your planet, specifically near the poles.
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>>2154758
>The smell leads him to...megaplex with sereval venisons being roasted in a bonfire near a space equivelant of a rundown van, with two small, big nosed creatures, a big green creature and a dog-like thing near it
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>>2154489
>He looks at it and shakes his head
Acceptable
>>2154482
Quite alright Mr.Inkito now we must wait for Carter. And what is this talk I hear of trade routes?
>He orders a cup of coffee
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>>2154654
>He sees Carter finally enter
Why yes I do. A commander Markon I believe.
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>>2154760
>if the wolf had been annoyed before he was furious now

"WHY IN THE NAME OF THE ALL MOTHER ARE YOUR PEAOPLE ON FEROX?!?!?!?"

>if he had been alone, Hears might well have killed the birdman, but as it was he only hurled his half full bottle at the far wall, shattering it into fragments

"GET MY SHIP READY, WE HUNT"

>barging past the birdman, Hears calls over his shoulder

"apologies' thel, but this one is required to purge the filth from ferox. we will have to resume later"

>information begins to pump through the systems of the ship as it powers up, its captain still making his way there
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>>2154776
>The administrator seems like he is about to turn away, before a hint of recognition sparks in his eyes
Uh... hello? I believe you were at the ambassadorial meeting?
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>>2154787
*Rukaar hears the yelling and investigates*
What the hell is going on
>>
>>2154789
Narg:Eh, yee we were!
Grod:Hi...want venison?
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>>2154792
"MURDER IS WHATS ABOUT TO HAPPEN, SOME FUCKING SKY-STRIDERS LANDED ON FEROX, NEAR THIS ONE IS TOLD, A ISOLATIONIST TRIBE, AND THIS ONE IS GOING TO BLOODY PURGE THEM ALL"

>hears positively ROARS as he continues his loping stride towards his ship
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>>2154787
Worry not feroxian. If anything, an opportunity has arisen. If you wish, I will send a detachment of men to assist you.
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>>2154798
>He listens to this from over the Vox laughing at how fucked the damned Ploraxians are
>He continues to listen wondering how quickly the Feroxian can end them
>>
>>2154798
Don't yell at me if you enjoy your head
>>
>Taxla steps inside somewhere to keep warm
What have the Ploraxians done?
>>
>>2154796
>The administrator sands for a second or two, seemingly weighing his options, before walking over and sitting by the bonfire
>The beings to fiddle with the handle of his umbrella
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>>2154798
Ah well.
Is anything more interesting going on?
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>>2154733
Oh, sure.

>Carter takes out a small ring.

Just wear this, it'll pretty much translate most languages.

>Carter holds it up to the Red thing

"Tojor a lika sh-I need a medgel! My head hurts!
>>2154777
>>2154749
I am here.

>Carter motions to Taxla

Come, join us. It is rather cold out there, regardless.
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>>2154803
"TELL THEM TO HURRY, IM NOT WAITING FOR ANYTHING"

>>2154814
"either be useful or be silent"

>even without shouting, rage taints his words into a vile hiss that is almost enough to flense skin from bones with its acidity
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>>2154838
>>2154824
>He pulls over another chair for Taxla and orders coffee for them both
Now should we start with the Ploraxian problem or the Wastes issue?
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>>2154825
>Grod takes out the rod and places the roasted venisons on the stones near the bonfire
>He picks it up and starts eating it with his hands
>Garry and Narg do the same
Narg:*with full mouth* so, where do you come from?
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>>2154838
>Taxla steps inside, glad to be out of the damn cold
My appreciation. So what aphas transpired while I was gone?
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>>2154838
Hmm that is rather odd. Would you be adverse to a trade deal for these?
>hands the red creature a canister
I don't know what med-gel is but this should heal you
So what's with the tablet?
>>
>>2154848
>Rukaar reaches to the weapon on his belt but Guthank,who had been following Rukaar grabs his arm
>Rukaar looks at Hears
I can help,only if you let me
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>>2154838
>Dell approaches Carter with a slightly distressed look upon his face
Excuse me, but do you happen to know the time? My pack seems to have quit sending any steam to my watch.
>Dell holds his clockwork arm, and pulls the sleeve of his duster down to show that, indeed, his watch has stopped working.
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>>2154859
"then quit your yapping hunter and get on"

>by this time Hears has made it to his ship and is half way up

"The same invitation extends to what this one presumes is your watcher and anyone else who has no qualms about killing"

>nodding his greetings to Gunthank, he carries on into the ship, its engines beginning to get up to flight temperatures
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>>2154854
I come from the Halcyon Fleet
>He holds the venison close to his tentacles, which begin tearing chunks off and feeding it to the mouth hidden behind them, pointing with his other hand to a cluster of flickering lights in the sky
That's it there.
>>
>>2154873
>the two Rumar jump on board,Guthank speaks to Rukaar
-what of Moanai?
What of her?
-Nevermind
>>
>>2154851
>Taxla takes a seat beside him
I'll have a tea, hank you. Coffee has adverse effects on Yss. Start with whichever one is more important.
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>>2154857
"It is my application form. Those Worozin bastards kicked me outta there store, for I had been planning to join up in a crew and they do not like my kind of work."
>>2154863
Oh. It is 16:49 Terran, why do you ask?
>>2154851
>>2154856
We are discussing an issue involving the Wastes, then the cylinder we found.

And what Ploraxian issue?
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>>2154873
>Thel and his men have come with
Twenty four men will a company you. I will attend to matters elsewhere, I would recommend you do the same, and let your men handle it, but I am not one to dictate your actions. Farewell, and good luck.
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>>2154901
I heard there was something surrounding them. Anyways have you opened the cylinder yet?
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>>2154901
What exactly is your line of work? I may be able to offer you a job
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>>2154901
>>2154900
Apparently a group of Ploraxians have gotten themselves onto the Feroxian homeworld,about thirty I believe. And now the Feroxians are moving to destroy them.
>He has waiter take Taxla's coffee back and bring a tea instead
Now I have not heard of the cylinder may I see it?
>>
>>2154903
>the soilders are hustled aboard and the whine of the engines is almost deafening by this point

"Feroxians will not be bloodying his claws here, but This one will not let such an insult pass without response, good hunts thel"

>the ship BOOM and breaks the sound barrier as it accelerates in the most flippant disreguard for air regulations and within a few hours it is approaching Ferox, the mostly blue and green planet hanging above the view ports
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>>2154920
May I ask why we are saving them?
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>>2154920
Foolish move on their part
>He takes the tea
Much appreciated. As for the cylinder, Carter currently has, although I know where it comes from.
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>>2154926
Who says we are saving them? I've fought the bastards for years so it's not like I have any warm feelings for them.
>>2154927
Where does it come from?
>He takes a long drink of his coffee and orders some toast as well
If it's connected to these rifts then It would be nice to see if it can close them as well. It's costing my government a lot of wasted money on trade.
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>>2154924
Sir, I am captain xela.
>He kneels
What are your orders?
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>>2154947
So it is a raid then
>he looks to guthank then speaks in rumarian. Guthank smiles
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>>2154947
The rifts will close by themselves. I can do nothing about, save tell you to avoid those routes for a few days.
>>2154920
>>2154912
And here is the cylinder.

>Carter tosses it over, the sigil stamped on the bottom.

It can't be opened, but Taxla identified the sigil somewhat.
>>2154912
"I am a mercenary, looking to kill things."

>The red being gets up.

"What sort of job?"
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>>2154926
>Hears gets up from his seat, pacing about the craft as he begins to get more agitated as the distance to his home shortens

"we are not saving them, we are going to destroy the abomination of a vessel that brought them to the all mother, we are going to kill whatever tribe has them, and we are going to detain the filthy bastards for execution and consumption. if you want to save the filth, be my guest but don't come snivelling when the others tear them limb from limb in a haze"

>the bitterness and anger in Hears' tone has abaited a good deal and now he only sounds like he wants to strangle something rather than rend it limb from limb

>>2154953
"Good hunts captain, stand. we will be padding nearer to the prey location, and from there we will destroy it utterly, only the invaders my be prisoners anything else is to die. understood?"
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>>2154968
No prisoners, sir!
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>>2154968
>Guthank speaks
Tell your men I'm not sharing my kills
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>>2154947
Based on the sigil, and from a old star map, it comes from somehing Avarian, although what i'm not sure, we haven't probed that area yet.

>>2154958
Perhaps if we return it to wherever it came from, then maybe we can find a way to open it.
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>>2154954
I believe so. You should hurry you don't want the Feroxians to get all the fun.
>>2154958
>He looks at the cylinder and the sigil on it
Well that's well and good but where does this fit into things?
>He looks at Taxla
What identification did you get on the sigil?
>He futilely attempts to open the cylinder
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>>2154977
>Translating for the others, a bout of laughter and cackling follows, then they start tossing little stone chips at each other.

"they are betting on you not killing more than 10"

>Hears himself flicks a stone chip to the group, silver rather than granite grey

>>2154975
"only 3 are required, but you have the right mind set. Enjoy your rest while you can captain"
>>
>>2154958
My home world or at least the one I woke up on is pretty much defensless as much of it is beyond repair or not re-created yet. There are many things that may threaten my species these things may need…disappearing. And since space is so large it doesn't really matter how stealthy the crew is as long as all of the target are…gone.
If you choose to accept this offer I will put you under the command of commander Apyrx if you don't mess up horribly on this probation period you may command your own vessel within a few missions. If you choose not to accept…
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>>2155002
If I may sir, what setting are we entering? Do they know we are coming?
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>>2154998
We are killing the damnable birds, are we not?
>>
>>2154998
>Taxla shows a image on his wrist display, of a ancient map
When we conquered Heavens View, we entered a old chamber, massive in size. Inside was a shattered cube, dusty consoles and a old star map with every light marked by a sigil gone. This sigil, the star with two crowns, is one of them
>He points it out on the image
It must be where this cylinder came from.
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>>2154984
Hmmmm thank you Baron. Any idea of what it does? And I say we should commission an expedition to that area of space to see what we can find then.
>He excuses himself and eats some toast listening to the Vox reports of the Feroxians waiting to see how they handle the Ploraxians
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>>2155006
"they do not know WE are coming and should not be thinking anything of a few skimmers if they are spotted. Mother has many islands and large oceans, prepare yourself accordingly"

>looking at the view port, Hears smiles

"3 WYRDS TILL PAWS DOWN"
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>>2155002
Really now?
Then I shall not hold back
>Rukaar is heard chuckling
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>>2155009
I don't know if you're government would allow it Baron but I'd be willing to explore the origin of this cylinder. Perhaps we should discuss the matter with Carter and see if he would go with us as well.
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>>2155015
The purpose of it I cannot say, but it looks like Archeotech from Avaria, and thus it might be potent. Brining it to whatever the sigil is in the map should allow us to find what is inside. The safest and most direct route is through Dukedom space, as it is in a system that borders a military outpost of ours.
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>>2155045
As long as you're with me you won't be bothered. I would also like to state that whatever we find we should inform the Avarians about.
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>>2155052
Alright do you have a ship ready Baron?
>He finishes his food
I'm ready for some excitement and some human and Dukedom cooperation wouldn't be bad as well.
>>
>>2154877
Grod:I heard about it, you guys are, like, a bunch of traders and such
>>
>the lights dim and the craft stops shuddering, the searing light of a double sun set still lighting up the place as well as noon on any other world.

>Hears directs the kill squads into a back chamber and on his word a large door in the floor opens, revealing 3 skiffs each large enough for 15 people. The Feroxians leap onto the front most skiff and two split off to drive the others.

>the first skiff drops away while the others wait to be boarded by their guests

"Good hunts, Thisone will keep his gaze upon the prey. be warned we only have half a meal before the not-light is banished"
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>>2155091
>Guthank boards the skiff
Bring us to the fight
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>>2155091
>The men disperse themselves
Well, guess this will do.
>>
>>2155084
We should await for Carter or any other adventurers. From my own experience Avarian installations can be quite dangerous, especially if there are any damn Avardroids on it.
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>>2155090
Yes, in a way.
>The ambassador looks at the space-van besides him
So... what do you guys do?
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>>2155102
Narg:Well, were exploring and stuff. I'm a shaman, Grod's a...ehhhh...warrior I think, he's also good with pets
Grod:Hi
Garry:And I'm a scientist!
Grod:How about you?
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>>2155096
>>2155098
>the twin skiffs detach and fall away, the floor sealing and the ship vanishing from sight. the rumar skiff pulls to the right, while thels men pull to the left, each coming to a stop equidistant around a small village consisting of 7 sunken shells, a pit in the centre stained with bloody sand, and one longhouse that you can assume houses either the group master or the warrior elite

>the Feroxians have dismounted and are creeping forward, taking aim at any targets before the alarms are raised
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>>2155126
>Guthank leaps off his skiff and sprints into the village as Rukaar curses at him
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>>2155126
>These men fix bayonets, and draw shields
Alright, we have no anti emplacement, so we will have to get in close before we hit them. Find the corner, mark your targets. We will put them in a crossfire. You men take left, we have the right. Go!
>They take off running and begin quietly scurrying across the land.
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>>2154984
Maybe. I say we investigate the location the sigil matches.
>>2154998
It matches something that seems Dukedom in nature, and I intend to find out what.
>>2155005
>The red creature ponders for a moment, its slitted eyes narrowing and undulating

"How much pay, and what sort of crew?"
>>2155045
I plan to go, yes. Now, what is with this Ploraxian and Feroxian business?
>>
>>2155113
I work as Head Administrator, as well as having been elected to the Board of Directors
>The xeno pulls a card from within his coat
>It's a bland looking cream coloured card, with a slightly raised lettering and a watermark of Halcyon Incorporated. It reads "Krexlorr Jamm, Head Administrator", along with generic contact numbers and addresses.
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>>2155100
Alright.
>He pays the bill
I will get ready for it. Maybe grab a rifle and some armor in case we do find trouble.
>He leaves and makes sure to tip extra well to make sure he stays on the establishments good side
>>
>>2155144
>Narg takes the card and looks at it
Narg:Neat...who are directors?
Grod:I think they are teachers or something
Garry:No, they are people who tell teachers what to do
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>>2155155
We basically tell everyone what to do, since we technically make decisions on behalf of the CEO.
>>
>>2155162
Grod:CEO?
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>>2155143
>Before he leaves he answers
Some sort of small conflict on the Feroxian homeworld. Apparently the Ploraxians have decided to go were they weren't allowed.
And see where Taxla is docked I will meet you both there.
>>
>>2155143
We're talking the kind of pay most mercy don't get this is high risk stuff we don't want leading back to us as for the crew at the start some of Apyrx's best men when in command of your own ship you may hand pick the crew
>>
>>2155170
Chief Executive Officer, who's basically in charge of everything. Naturally, that makes him very very busy. We haven't seen the current CEO in well over 5 years.
>>
>>2155143
>>2155151
Very well, it is decided then. We shall investigate the sigil in the map and what this cyclinder has to do with it. You and Karl should prepare yourselves, we shall take my vessel as to better navigate Dukedom space.
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>>2155188
Grod:Huh, like Mekhil
Narg:Neat
>Narg takes a bite of the venison
Garry:So...what do you guys do for fun?
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>>2155201
>He has a crew man bring him his required equipment and is quick to meet Taxla at his ship
I am ready. Now we need Carter.
>>
Rolled 97, 85 = 182 (2d100)

>>2155134
>>2155141
>while the attention was twisted to the raging berserker of Guthank, the hunters fire, killing 6 of the enemies, the rest raise their voices and alarms are raised.

>half the Feroxians place the ranged weapons away and scream as they charge the newly emerged combatants, only differentiated by the fact these tribals were snakes rather than the hunters wolves

>nobody currently noticed thels men, busy trying to swarm the hunters and guthank

[rolling 2d100s first for hunters, second for attackers]
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>>2155172
Understood.

>Carter grabs his things.

By the way, should I get the other Ambassadors?
>>2155201
Okay then.

>Carter readies his slugthrower.

This should be good.Maybe Voidwatch can help, after we aided them.
>>2155174
>the being thinks it over.

"Sure. Just make sure I ain't violating many laws. Don't want the cops on me."

>He offers his hand

"Names Durvish. You?"
>>
Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>2155216
>Guthank wads through the bodies of feroxians as he rips them apart with a hook,he attempts to throw the hook at a feroxian on a roof
>>
>>2155218
What’s going on here?
I heard something about a cylinder?
>>
>>2155215
>>2155218
Very well, lets board up then
>Two guards stand by the docked b
vessel, and immediately jump to attention at the sight of Taxla
Prepare for departure, we are going to Dirx Rise.
>>
>>2155204
We gamble in the hookah bars, watch the space junker races, trade on the stock markets, sometimes we go to the Arcade but it's starting to depressurise now so it's out of commission in some areas.
I guess you guys build stuff?
>>
>>2155222
>the hook embeds itself in the feroxian as guthank rips a warrior in two,he runs at the long house as he yells "14!"
>>
>>2155227
Garry:Well, I do like tinkering
Grod:I'm more into training Emperor Fluffington or watching animal shows.
Narg:I like watching TV
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>>2155223
>>2155226
Yeah what the hell might as well come with.
>He invites her onto the ship as well
Glory and danger is always good for an adventure.
>>
>>2155243
>confused, she boards the ship
I don’t expect anyone will tell me what’s actually going on here?
>she takes out a bottle of bloodwine and begins drinking deeply
>>
>>2155222
>>2155216
>>2155233
>the Snakes fight like heros of old, valiantly hurling themselves at the invaders in a disorganised frenzy of masterful slaughter...... but this is Ferox, and any guardian worth their salt is better than some backwards tribal.

>screams and hisses rake the air as their blades melt in their hands and their bodies are mutilated by burning plama and rent by blood lusting claws

>even so the snakemen disengage from the 12 foot monstrosity that butchered their numbers, continuing the fight against the better armoured but less intimidating wolves.

>solid shots do strike Gunthank but are mostly weak enough to be annoying at worst, infact the oxegen depleted air is more of a hampering effect
>>
>>2155243
>>2155248
We are heading on a adventure to the unknown my lady. We shall be departing soon, I will inform the captain.
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>>2155223
Yes. We intend to investigate a cylinder in Dukedom space,

The guy who sold it mentioned some sort of tall tale.
>>2155259
>>2155226
>Carter enters, as do the Trio of Belanirans.

Should we wait for Thel and Jamm?
>>
Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>2155258
>Guthank bites the throat of his 17th kill as he kicks in the Jarl's door. He roars and charges
>>
>>2155279
>>2155259
What’s so interesting about a cylinder that’s it’s got you going on an expedition?
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>>2155279
If they are coming along then we shall wait. What take did they mention? It might be useful to us.
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>>2155218
Cythres
>shakes hand
If you except my job offer go to bay 19 and show the 2 Xtlantiarians (my race) by the docking pod this
>gives a personal communicator along with another tablet
If you have any problems don't hesitate to contact me
>>
Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>2155258
>The troops had been wandering, lost, and had come running to the sound of distant gunfire
What the hell is that? Cut it in two!! Lay down a crossfire!!
>>
>>2155279
>The administrator walks into the hangar, putting his umbrella back under his arm
Oh, are we going on a safari of one of the Federation member's worlds? How informative, I do hope that we won't have to leave the ship.
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>>2155286
>>2155288
The tale was that it was found deep in space amongst some raw wreckage of indeterminable origin. Not only that, but it was accompanied by a strange chassis that self destructed afterwards. It matches something near Dukedom space.
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>>2155303
Perhaps. This is an explorative investigation into an artifact.

>>2155295
"Cythres, nice to meet ya."

>The being begins to leave.

"This job seems better than my old one for sure"

>Meanwhile, Carter moves towards the Xtlantiarian

Hey, we are leaving for Dukedom space. Care to join us?
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>>2155304
Hmm, mildly interesting.
I have about 18 hours of blood on me, how long is this going to take?
>>
>>2155304
Strange, maybe it will come in handy when we arrive at whatever it is.
>>
>>2155310
Sure sounds fun when are we leaving?
>>
>>2155316
It won't be long, don't fret my lady.

>>2155321
As soon as all other participants are ready.
>>
Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>2155283
>>2155300
>the mad melee of the Feroxians is briefly interrupted as the Wolves grab their nearest opponent and use them as a human shield, Thel's company murdering a good half of the combatants in a barrage before the blades begin crossing again

>Guthank on the other hand kicked a snake through the long house door shattering the portal and killing his missile, part of witch knocked over the only warrior in the room

"nevak, sel tarshor?"

>the brute rises, 2 meters in height and draws his own blade, a long scimitar. the other inhabitants of tha hall quail in fear, concubines, old men, children and even a ploraxion who was about to become lunch to the snakes

>he attacks
>>
>>2155316
Bring your thralls. This may not be quick.
>>2155318
>>2155321
We are leaving to a Dukedom world. Check the hanger bay, you should see us.
>>
Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>2155324
>guthank,who is 2 meters taller,laughs as he attacks back
>>
>>2155322
>>2155330
Great
>walks to hanger bay
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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>2155332
>moving like a whirlwind, the scimitar cuts and slices and rends skin as it bites at the rumar..... but for some reason this one isn't daunted, even as a slap from the brute sent him rolling backwards

"NEINSHA VASH"

>he attacks again
>>
>>2155330
Wonderful.
>after several minutes, a dozen thralls are escorted by ragged ghouls into the ship
>the ghouls then hang around not doing anything, before being ordered out by Jezebel

>the ghouls drop off some assorted fruit and meat for the thralls to eat later before finally disappearing
>>
Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>2155347
>Guthank Roars,a deafening sounds able to burst one's ears. He launches both of his arms at the feroxian
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>>2155344
Is that everyone? I'll inform Captain Asrax to begin departure.

>>2155354
You should place them in the storage bay, their presence may unsettle the crew.
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>>2155365
>she mutters something in a commanding yet quiet voice, as the thralls shambles down to storage
Well then.
When do we depart?
>>
Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>2155364
>the snake seems unaffected and slips like water under your grasping arms, slicing along your legs as he goes. As he comes up, you can see dark green blood dripping from his ears

>and again he strikes hacking at the rumarian's hand
>>
Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>2155382
>Guthank bellows at the damage as he kicks the snake in the throat,with his other leg he stomps on the snake's tail
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>2155391
>the blade bites, but fails to damage and he spins away out of the range of the beserker.

>the fighting outside dims in noise......... it seems that its winding down again

[attack]
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>>2155373
I believe everything is ready now. We shall take off now.
>He speaks in Yssrani in a comm, the language sounds oddly fluid
>Suddenly the ship engines spring to life, and it prepares for take-off
>>
>>2155395
>Jezebel goes for a chair, sitting down as she opens up her data-pad and looks out of a nearby window
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>>2155395
So uh why are we going to dukedom space?
>>
Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>2155393
>Guthank tries to claw the snake's head
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>>2155417
Something about a cylinder.
Someone aparrently told a story about it, and it’s connected to some ruins
>>
>>2155425
So we know it's real right? We have proof?
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>>2155425
>>2155417
The Cylinder was found to have the same sigil on it as some ruins that were found in Dukedom space. We have been unable to open it up so far but it could be something extremely powerful.
>He goes to talk with the ship's captain as he lets the others talk amongst themselves
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>>2155418
>the fight the snake put up was tremendous........but not even a snake can survive a fist through the head

>the leader collapses to the ground, spazming and the door opens to reveal some of the wolven hunters, blooded but alive

"huntmaster wishes you"
>>
>>2155429
I have no idea.
Though I did hear something about a ringworld
Does that interest you?
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>>2155429
More than likely, it's on ancient star maps and we are checking to see if it still around now. I'll show the captain the map and he'll navigate us there.
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>>2155437
>guthank removes the flesh and bone from his fist and throws it to the headless corpse by him
19
>he turns to the wolves
Hmm?
>>
>>2155439
Yes I can tell this Will be interesting even if it turns out to be a forgery
>>2155444
Maybe Someone else saw it and copied it seeing it as a good profit making venture?
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>>2155436
>Taxla is speaking wi the captain in Yssrani
Carter this is captain Asrax, a nephew of mine. He will be taking us to where the Sigil is marked.
>>
>>2155451
Unlikely, considering we found it in a Avarian star chamber on Heavens View. The place looked like it hadn't been opened in hundreds of years.
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>>2155447
>the wolves depart and in their place, bowing slightly to enter the building is Hears. Snarling with contempt at the remaining non-combatants he points at the restrained bird

"that one is not to die, the rest This one hopes you and your nephew enjoy as a gift, a thank you if you will"

>looking at a few of them, he tosses the bird over his shoulder and on the way out, the youngest of the snake folk

"a morsel to start with"

>And with that continues outside where the looting and executions are taking place. miraculously only 3 ploraxions died in the assault, while the rest of the snakemen were executed. Hears also took his prize from the bet.
>>
>>2155452
>He greets him as Carter is taking a nap of some sort
Hello nice to meet you Captain.
>He gives him an Imperial salute
I am Ambassador Karl Schimmel of the United Empire and Admiral in the Imperial Navy. How soon till we reach our destination?
>>
>The duo of Blooms sat idly on the petals of their ship, sunning themselves and passing a small glass pipe back and forth, leaving a dull haze of smoke around them. Iridium was curled up around the ship, their warframe "sleeping" as it worked furiously within the hull of the ship, taking, rejecting, and altering requests from various artisans and merchants. Bidding wars for exclusive dealing rights to the various species.

"This star tastes nice..."

*It definitely has a good glow to it.*

"Wonder if we could sell light from alien stars?"

*Direct from the source, or duplication of the wavelength?*

"Duplication. Don't want to impede on tourism trade to visit the worlds properly."

*You got a permit?*

"What?"

*Because you are camping again.*

>The pair chirped in amusement before resuming the circle, poking their heads over the petals from time to time, looking for anyone walking up to the ship. Iridum had a swarm of leaf drones setting up various stalls, showing off an assortment of Bloom trade goods.
>>
>>2155467
"Greetings scaleless one"
>He gives the Yssravannar bow in return
"We are first making a stop by Dirx Rise, as from the map that is closest inhabited space to the Sigil, from here that should take 3 days at speed"
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>>2155354
Huh. That should last you a few days, I assume?
>>2155344
>Carter meets him by the door.

Come on in. And who was that red guy, anyways? Heard something about a job.
>>2155472
>>2155467
>>2155462
Perhaps we should invite Silver? A warframe may be good in combat, if need be.

>Carter notices Ovaa sleeping in the hanger.

And maybe him too.

Beyond that, I say we should get moving.
>>
>>2155497
If I ration it will last me until the thralls run out of food, a few weeks at least.

I do not however intend of doing anything of the sort.
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>>2155497
If Frond intends to come I recommend she takes a small vessel that travels fast to Dirx Rise Outpost, and meet us there.
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>>2155509
Baron ! a chance we meet, where are you going ?
>>
>>2155518
To Dirx Rise Outpost to begin a quest to solve the purpose of the strange cylinder.
>>
>>2155497
Thank you
That red guy was named Durvish and was just a bit down on his luck I offered him a job that's all
>>
>>2155522
what's strange about this arifact ?

may i offer my company during this quests?
>>
>>2155472
>Moanai walks by the shop,with her she has her hound who is gnawing on a bone as they walk,moanai peeks her head in
Hello? Is there a fire?
>>
>>2155531
Of course you may join us. The artefact is one of Avarian design and may lead us to greater understanding of their civilisation.
>>
>>2155544
isn't the Avarian a lost civilisation ?
>>
>>2155532

>Hearing a small alert from Iridium, Silver quickly scurried down the side of the ship, her spikes clicking away on the metal hull.

"Oh no. Well. Somewhat. We are just enjoying a pinch of xin pollen while our merchants tear their holdings to pieces for every last petal they can bid."

>The Bloom was hanging from a series of cables, swaying slightly as a few thin streamers of smoke rose through her body.

"Welcome, we did not formally meet. Silver Frond. You are kin with the huge one I shared a drink with, yes?"
>>
>>2155466
>Guthank takes the lizard people back to the skiff and rukaar,seemingly saving them for later
>>
>>2155549
Their empire is, but we found two small ringworlds which housed surviving populations, but they are very secretive about what happened and were surprised to learn there were other Avarians alive.
>>
>>2155502
No need to ration, but have enough for a few days at least.
>>2155509
This should not take long, we should arrive soon enough.
>>2155525
I see. Well, welcome aboard. How have things been?Enjoying the city?
>>
>>2155555
Guthank. Yes we are the same race. Though I am much less barbaric. My name is Moanai, the admiral of the merchant fleets. What exactly are you selling here miss silver
>>
>>2155563
>>2155570
"We are entering Dukedom space now scaleless ones, that's Dirx Rise ahead of us now"
>A modest size space station appears
This is where we head past civilisation and into unclaimed space, we should be there soon.
>>
>>2155589
>>2155582
Good.
>He announces to the rest of the passengers
We have arrived at our first destination ambassadors.If you wish to stretch your legs before we move on now is the time.
>>
>>2155569

"The better question is what don't we sell. From simple sundry goods, to luxury liners, to machines that can eat mountains. And everything in between. Don't like what you see? I'm sure there are plenty of fabricators eagers to retool their entire assembly line to fit your particular needs. Everyone wants to be a house hold name on an alien world, so it is definitely a buyers market right now."

>She swung along from cable to panel to handhold, high lighting various samplers of the less portable goods they made. Stills of industrial frames in action, videos from the latest gladiator grudge match, a VR headset with a flight simulator installed, showing off the various ships they had.

"In short... I'm selling my culture."
>>
>>2155607
Ok...hmm, are you at all experienced with selling items to a culture of warriors and cannibals?
>>
>>2155606
>Several burly Kroak soldiers approached the docked vessel, numerous articles of jewellery hanging from their arms and horns, rings covering heir fingers
>The leader hails to Taxla
'Taxla, old friend, what in the Serpents name have you brought with you?'
>>
>>2155606
>Jezebel simple moves down to the cargo hold, likely to drink from one of the thralls
>>
>>2155618

"Not in the slightest. War is not exactly a thing where I am from, but I am certain there are a few out there with the right mind set to take up the task."
>>
>>2155619
Taxla is there any issue?
>He moves to see what the commotion is about
>>
>>2155631
Well the key is to keep in mind functionality, most warriors don't care for looks or shine, those of my world care only for use. I'm sure there is something in your "vast" stocks that fits the bill: Something simple and durable,easy to use and maintain,but still packs a punch.
>>
>>2155644
Stay calm, my friend Fang of Burgundy fought against several races of scaleless races before, and slender think highly of them. I'll handle it don't worry.
>He shakes the Kroaks and hand and begins to speak in Kroakish to him, it sounding very different to Yssrani as it is more guttural
'Very well beasts, for my friends sake you may live. But you are not allowed past the loading bay'
>>
>>2155667

>There was a little blinking light over one of Silver's optic receivers.

"Oh do go on. How, simple and durable is the name of the game for our industrial units. If all it needs to do is tear down trees or rip out ore, doesn't need to be pretty. But I have a feeling there is a stigma about machines. I heard how your... chief? Warlord? Responded to the request to use their body as a basis for a machine"."
>>
>>2155699
Yeah,his clan still holds hate against machines after the Perfected invasion. So war droids aren't very good to sell to my kind. What we need is something to safely explore the depths to harvest minerals. Or perhaps something to use in defense of towns and check points. Simple but hard to break weapons or sturdy structures.
>>
>>2155674
Alright.
>He takes a nap
Let us know when we take off again for our final destination.
>In his mind crate stacking games are playing as he tries to stave off boredom
>>
>>2155712

"That wouldn't be too difficult. A few high pressure suits, some drills... Maybe a few drones to assist in deposit locating. Nothing large or imposing. Just little automatic probes. Mindless as a woodtick, and about as pretty."
>>
>>2155729
I doubt he'd allow it,the drones I mean
>>
>>2155733

"Well, he isn't the one making a deal, and will he be able to complain when your mines have a steady increase in productivity? He might dislike them, but results speak louder than bias."
>>
>After some talking with Fang of Burgundy, Taxla returns

We have been cleared for passage, we are departing now. We will arrive post haste. Burgundy informed me that there is a station out that way, a rece probe discovered it. So we now have a set destination to go to.
>>
>>2155741
I don't want to upset him,he is my friend... I think
>>
>>2155745

"One should not have to think if someone is their friend or not. Should be something you know in your heartwood. And from the sound of it, Admiral of the merchants, this is something he should have to deal with, since it sounds like he's trusted you to do the best for your people."
>>
>>2155744
Alright Baron lead on. Hopefully we shall arrive soon. Is the station our final destination?
I am ready to unravel more of this mystery.
>He loads his rifle and puts on his body armor in advance for a rough landing
>>
>>2155764
I do not suppose there is any oxygen at our destination?
If not, are there any helmets available?
>>
>>2155763
I don't know, the last thing I want is to anger him, I already have tried to kill him,I'm not sure
>>
>>2155764
Of final destinations, i'm not sure. Perhaps we will solve the mystery in this station, or it will lead on elsewhere. Prep yourselves regardless, this station may yet be inhabited by something.
>>
>>2155778

>Silver took a moment to just sway there on a cable.

"Your culture is very, very violent. You are conflicted if he is a friend, yet have nearly killed him? How does friendship endure that... Strange... Well, we could always try to convince him. I'm used to a hard sale."
>>
>>2155800
I don't know why he befriended me, I thought he...never mind. But the attempted murder was before we became friends. You can try to talk to him
>>
>>2155827

"There is always a reason. And trying to know what others are thinking is a waste of time. Far better to ask them directly, and trust them enough not to have lied to you about it. Otherwise you are just going to stew in it. Bring him over if you want. I don't feel the need to trade with him, since obviously he trusted you to handle trade and barter."
>>
>>2155868
I just don't want to upset him,the drills sound found but I don't want to upset Rukaar, he just means too much to me
>>
>>2155789
I'm as ready as I'll ever be.
Got work soon so might miss out.You can use me for shooting and shit just no kill pls
>>
>>2155905
>Jezebel, wearing a glass helmet over her mask and robes, enters the station
>>
>After a hour of following the path of the recent probe, the station comes into view
>It looks advanced to the naked eye, but is clearly abandoned and left to rot in in the endless darkness
Alright folks, this is our stop. Everybody prepare and equip rebreathers, chances are high that this place lacks any functioning life support systems
>>
>>2155926
>she boards the station... again
>>
>The ships heads for the largest hangar bay, and much to our surprise there are people scurrying around and getting out of the way
Scrap hunters and looters picking over the place no doubt, mean there must be some kinda life support though. Stay sharp, these people may be dangerous.
>>
>>2155926
>He puts on his environment suit making sure to have a repair kit and lots of repair tape with as well just in case
>Holding his rifle at the ready
>>
Hey hey hey, you guys can't just go landing where you want, this is our turf, so beat it.
>He notices the weaponry the newcomers are carrying and realises a few slug guns, faulty ray pistols and a shiv are not going to stop them
O-on second thought maybe you guys can stay, as long as you don't go starting trouble ok?
>>
>>2155969
No need for that buddy, we got life support in here, and a few other parts. Lower sections are pretty dead though, so wear it in there. Other than that your safe here, we sure as shit can hurt you with what we got.
>>
>>2155977
>desperately tries to remember what she is here for

Give us the cylinder thing
>>
>>2155881

"Well, if you mean as much to him as you do to him, he'll trust your judgement when performing the task he's given you. Although a part of me wants to smack a bit of sense into him...."
>>
>>2156000
>>2155977
>Taxla shows the scrap boss the sigil on the bottom of the can
This look in any familiar to you? We saw it on a map before we saw it on this can and we think it's connected to this place somehow.
>>
>>2156020
>>2156000
Uhh, actually yeah it does ring a bell. We been here a while now so we kinda figured what it is, place was some kind of sorting centre for whoever the hell built it. The central room is a giant processing room with transporters with all these symbols on them, so maybe that's where they came in. Guys who built this place must have been pretty advanced.
>>
>>2156028
Right, which way is that?
>>
>>2156043
Through that big door over there
>He points a stubby finger over to a large main door with two guards standing by it
We had a little trouble with the oxygen in there, we aren't engineers so the life support kinda shorted out in there so we closed it up until we can fix it again, but you guys are equipped for it so I think you'll be fine.
>>
>>2156012
He's 12ft tall and I've seen him crush people's skulls in his hand, I don't think you can slap him around miss Silver
>>
>>2156052
>she goes overboard to the door, gracefully sweeping over and the through into the next room, protected by her helmet
>>
>>2156065

>She just chirped happily for a moment, gesturing to the ship's interior for a moment.

"And I am piloting a metal shell from a very comfortable chair inside my villa. He is happy to crush this 'frame, but he'll find victory short lived as I just transfer to a less delicate 'frame. Have you ever heard the expression 'I will crush you with my wallet'? Because that's how we fight. And my wallet is very, very, VERY large."
>>
>>2156069
Thank you for your help Rudie.
>He leads the small group of adventurers toward the old door of ancient design and guards open it for him
>Once through they immediately close it behind them
By the ancestors above, what happened here?
>All around the chamber lie skeletons of aliens creatures, most appearing mauled and broken
>Several broken husks of Avardroids are piled up, some stripped no doubt by the scrap hunters, others looking shredded
>>
>>2156085
>The administrator takes a step backwards, knocking some of the bones close to his feet around the room
O-oh
>>
>>2156085
Hmph, nothing left to eat.
Tell me when you find something tasty
>>
>>2156080
I don't understand, but please don't hurt him,he may not care for me but I care for him
>>
>>2156089
Watch your step, don't touch anything. I'm starting to think that oxygen wasn't the problem in here, but something else.

>>2156095
Bones are very old, Avarian clearly, as are the machine soldiers. But I'm getting a reading that oxygen levels are normal in here, so something else scared off the scrappers.
>>
>Something in the room stands out, amongst the skeletons and wrecks, there is a fresh corpse, one that looks like one of the scrap hunters from the hangar bay, his entire chest has been burnt through by a beam or something, considering the wound is cauterised
Stay sharp, maybe those looters triggered a security system or something.
>>
>>2156098

"Well, let me demonstrate. Would you please call him over? I would like to speak with him. Perhaps I can convince him why he should stop worrying and learn to love the machine. In the mean time, could I offer you some seared stoneeater heart? It's not as good reheated, but it's the closest thing to meat I have in supply."

>A little beetle drone chittered over, opening its shell open and revealing a self contained grill, thick slabs of sizzling green 'flesh', thin amber fluid oozing out of it.
>>
>>2156120
>Jezebel snaps her fingers, sending a fireball barrelling down the hall
That should trip it
>>
>>2156114
>Carter disembarks, slugthrower at the ready.

>He notices the Scrappers, and follows Krexlorr to the area

So, what do you think happened here?

>He picks up a bone. It seems strangely dark.

The tech around here is certainly advanced, but there is some antiquity. See those boron cables? I haven't seen that type of cable since the Orion Skirmish 30 years ago, and even then it was considered antique.

Point is, no one even designs em like this anymore.

>>2156120
>>2156129
You think those scrappers woke something up?

Maybe they have some info.
>>
>>2156129
>It travels a considerable distance down the hall before fading out of sight
Maybe it isn't a remote system?
>Suddenly the noise of fire making contact with something reaches us, followed by silence, which is broken by the noise of metallic feet
>Put of the darkness of the hall emerges three Avardroids, one scorched black

"INTRUDERS DETECTED, EXTERMINATE ALL UNDESIRABLE LIFEFORMS"
>>
>>2156141
We will need to think of that later, after we've dealt with these. Everybody to cover!
>>
>>2156125
He should be back by now,I'll send for him
>she barks orders at the dog,it runs off
I thank you for the food,what do you plan to do with Rukaar
>>
Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>2156150
>she darts over, launching herself to the ceiling before leaping down upon one of the bots, sinking her teeth into anything that looks vital
>>
Rolled 10, 19 = 29 (2d20)

>>2156163
>The strike is powerful and damages the bot, but not enough to kill it outright, and the scorched bot takes aim to protect its kin
>Taxla and Carter take aim at the bots to stop their laser blasts
>>
>>2156157

"The same thing I do with every obstinate sapient I deal with. Show them that working with me is the best possible outcome for their future efforts, even if I ask for strange or outlandish things. How I show him this may come in a variety of forms. Depends on what speaks the loudest to him."

>She neatly impaled a slab of pith on two of her spikes, and idly tore it to pieces with the plethora of small claws that circled her maw.
>>
>>2156179
I don't like the sound of that
>she throws the meat into her mouth
He should be coming,my hound tells me he's at the dock
>>
Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>2156177
>The administrator dives behind a bone pile, picking up a skull and throwing it at the bots
>>
Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>2156200
>The skull smashes against the 3rd Avardroids head, and its eyes gleam in pure anger at such wanton desecration of its makers bones
>It opens fire at the Administrator, and Karl attempts to score the kill shot on it
>>
>>2156191

"Trust me. This is how I came to own an entire planet. Keep everyone fat and happy, keep the holovids streaming, the trains on time, and a quality fabricator in every home. Not a lot of reason to fight outside of fun if no one knows what hunger or need feels like."
>>
Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>2156209
>jezebel stands up fully, before slashing one of the bots violently with her claws
>>
>>2156216
You don't know Rumar
>Rukaar and Guthank stride into the area,the hound leading them
Ah,here is Rukaar
>>
>>2156209
>>2156220
>Despite Karl missing the shot, Jezebel manages to strike a devastating slash in the remain bit, and cleaves it in two instantly
>The room falls silent, the three bits having been dispatched with ease

Is everyone ok? No injuries?
>>
>>2156240
>she smooths over her claw with the back of her left hand

Seems so.
Any more hazards evident?
>>
>>2156230

"Excellent.Iridium, I need a podium."

~I feel my services are grossly underused.~

>Silver quickly climbed up onto Iridium's head, letting the warframe bring her, if not to eye level, than higher than knee level.

"Greetings, Rukaar. I'm been talking with Moanai. She is looking to buy some industrial equipment, deep sea mining to be specific. There is a slight problem though."

>She had Iridium circle around the pair, sniffing at them and rattling arrays of sensor tendrils along its back.

"Seems you have a dislike for machines. May I know why?"
>>
>>2156251
No, we're clear at the moment. Functional Avardroids explains the fried scrap hunter anyway, wonder how they activate them. Either way it looks like this was what made them lock the main door, not jay life support failure. We were used to clear them, our maybe they expected us to die and take our stuff.
>>
>>2156256
They are affronts to the storm and they have risen against us in the past. They have no soul.
>>
>>2156270
>>2156256
>Inkito is busy walking in, and wants to talk to both
Ah, Silver Frond, what a pleasure to meet you! I have heard so much great things about you. I wish to establish trade routes between our three empires. Also, I couldn't help overhearing. You could sell exosuits to the rumarian, no?
>>
>>2156270

"That is hardly true. I just think you've been treating your machines poorly. I would say the Roots have just as much a soul as any Bloom, it's just different."

>She patted Iridium's warframe. Despite its intentionally aggressive design, there was an artistic touch to it.

"What does it take to have a soul to you?"

>>2156305

"Ah, Inkito. A pleasure. I would be happy to arrange a trade agreement with you, but I am having a moment of debate."
>>
>>2156323
Hm. I have read about rumarian culture before. Admirable people, along with a warrior culture, but their superstitions bring them down. If only they would advance.
>>
>>2156323
They found us. Came upon wings of fire and slaughtered us. My grandfather died freeing us. And to have a soul one must be connected to the storm and Mana,not some metal monster
>>
>>2156348
Wings of Fire? Could you please elaborate
>he starts taking notes
>also, his Synthetic assistant arrives in the room, meet Hiirata
>Inkito! Your ship has been repaired!
>he nods
Ah, do not be alarmed. That is my personal assistant
>>
>>2156329

"Knowledge is the bane of superstition. All the need is a helping branch."

>>2156348

"You speak in vague terms that I do not understand. According to you, I have no soul. I am sorry that you were scarred by a being from beyond, but would you feel the same of machines if the invaders were clad in flesh, not steel?"
>>
>>2156364
Has your race not discovered fire, it burns,they made our skies red and the seas blackened. They came as metal hordes and were fought back
>>2156369
Any enemy of Ru is my enemy and my children to come
>guthank speaks
-if you ever have any
Quiet,your not helping
>>
>>2156389
If we didn't, we wouldn't be here, old chap!
Oh, Hiirata, could you try and identify what invasion he could be talking about
>the female AI talks to Inkito, and appears to whisper something
Perhaps orbital bombardment, of the "Armageddon" setting, with class-10 munitions could do that. Whoever your ancient foe was, they were merciless.
Also, meet my AI assistant, Hiirata
>he introduces the AI to Rukaar and Silver.
>she speaks:
Greetings.
>>
>>2156404
>rukaar groans
>>
>>2156416
She speaks:
I am aware of your past experiences with AI, Inkito told me. Please, do not be alarmed.
>>
>>2156389

"Well, I assure you, none of my Roots are enemies of Ru. Those that burnt your sky were not of our design. While the Roots have become a species all to their own, they were of Bloom creation. We had... issues, in the past, but that has since been resolved. We co-exist on our worlds, and thrive together."

>>2156404
~Oh, another self aware. Lovely. How are you being treated? Well I hope.~
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>>2156431
If I was at all threatened I would have crushed you
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>>2156435
Great! He treats me with utmost compassion, in every way...
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>>2156435
And your Roots matter to me why?
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>>2156438
You could.
>she smirks
I could have easily stunned you. I have a heavy duty stun gun. It is very effective.
Never mind that, let us talk in the best of interests. Will you be at Inkito's house for lunch?
>>
>>2156447
Then guthank would have crushed you
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>>2156446

"Simple. You want your industry to flourish. You want to rip as much ore out of the ground as possible, fashion it into the finest weapons, and stake a proper claim on your world. I can give you that. At a price. Not in gold, jewels, land or the like. No."

>She clambered onto the nuzzle of Iridium, and lightly poked Rukaar in the chest.

"All this can be your's for the low, low price of letting my Roots work for you. Let them perform their task to the best of their ability, to trust their judgement that when they say they work for you, that they are doing everything in their power to help you. A bargain at twice the price, wouldn't you agree?"

>>2156439
~Well, I can only hope so without prying too much. You get time off I hope.~

>>2156471
>>2156447

>Iridium looked between the two.

~Stop stigma waving inside my hull, or I'll just have the floors eat you.~
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>>2156498
>Rukaar remains silent,then looks at the two Rumar by him
Your thoughts?
-I'm against it, what are we to do if our culture is taken away-
>Moanai thinks
"Take the deal, it's better then your men dying and it's free"
What if they betray us
"They are 4ft tall and have tiny arms, our children could crush them...I mean Rumarian children
>Rukaar sighs
Fine miss Silver,you can let your "Roots" work on Ru,but I will not pay for losses nor give them protection
>>
>>2156535

"Oh. Blooms are unsuited for the task. As you said, we're barely four feet tall. One of you could crush us under foot by accident. No. I'm talking about my Roots."

>She tapped her roots on the top of Iridium's head.

"They are the ones who direct the swarms that will be extracting, processing, and fabricating whatever you need from them. They will ask for payment for employment, will give you a contract as proof of their employment, and failure to comply with their contract will void their employment, and they will be free to leave."

~In short, we aren't slaves, try to treat us like slaves and bad things will happen. That too much to ask?~

"I assure you, they are more than capable of protecting themselves, provided you don't mind some metal versions of your native life milling about their factories and mines to keep things safe."
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>>2156574
Fine
>Rukaar walks away,guthank follows him as moanai stares at silver.
"You upset him"
>>
>>2156260
>>2156154
Well, at least this slugthrower proved useful.

>He picks up an Avardroid chassis

Seems to match the cylinder's make.
Should we push on, or call this search off?

If we are to continue, I would suggest we check the hangar again.
Perhaps those scrappers know more than they seem to, especially considering the lie.

>Carter begins to fiddle with a dead droid.
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>>2157768
Door was locked from their side, so I'm guessing we will have to push on, or I can signal my crew to seize control of the hangar and let us back in to question them. Personally I think that knocking his on he head now saves us the trouble of it later, especially if we need to leave fast.
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>>2157817
Narg:Hmmmm...can't we use explosive charges or something like that to open this door?
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>>2157768
We push onwards. Now is not the time to be interrogating peasants.
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>>2157888
Maybe. What do you have in your pack?

>Carter hands over a slugshot.

This should be useful to ignite something I would hope. But those doors seem rather thick THICC so I don't think we can get through.

>>2157817
I would say we push on. We can likely handle any trouble, plus we shoul investigate regardless.
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>>2157910
>Jezebel walks fowards, dragging her claws along the side of the hall making a dreadful noise as she advances
>>
Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>2157910
Narg:Okay let me take a look, uhhh
>Narg looks at his satchel
>Meanwhile Grod, just, charges at the door head first
>Grod is now unconcious
Narg:I have few herbs here and there..uhhhh, none of them make explosive magic though....I do have acid
>Narg takes out a flask
Narg:Maybe it'l help, if not we can go back to the shuttle and look there
>Narg sprinkles acid at the door
>Roll for effectivness
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>>2157914
>The door is slightly warped, but there is no real difference.

Seems like acid did not work.

>Carter picks up Grod
>>2157912
>Carter clutches his ears, or at least where they would be if he had any

Can you not? This is an investigation. We should advance with caution.

>He moves ahead, doing his best to ignore the noise while mumbling something about young punks
>>
>>2157932
>Jezebel continues, drawing a bottle out from her robes with her other hand and beginning to drink heavily
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>>2157934
>Carter follows close behind, through the hall.

>The Ambassadors arrive in what seems to be a planning room. Old, long deactivated holo tables dot the area, and long cables now snapped in half are strewn about. The location has a yellowish tint, with rusted walls and cracked moniters.

>Some Avardroids are destroyed near a corner, their torsos ripped apart with what seem to be claws.

>A skeleton, seemingly reptilian, sits near what appears to be a terminal, a raygun clutched in its claw.

>However, a light rumbling is heard, indicating the ventilation systems have been activated. Something was here.


>Carter sets Grod down, and moves ahead, beginning to inspect the skeleton.

So, where should we begin? This place might offer some insight.
>>
>>2157956
>Jezebel silently walks over to the destroyed avardroids, inspecting them for clues
>>
>>2157956
Maybe the scrappers came through here at some point, hence the working venting systems.
>>
Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>2157932
Narg:Yep...I'll go get Garry. Grod, you with me?
Grod:Yes
>Grod leaves Carters embrace and both run towards their shuttle
>All three come back, carrying a large, 3 metres long metallic box
>They begin to set it up, levealing that it's a laser of some kind
Garry:Okay...let's hope it works
>Garry pulls out a remote and presses a big, red button
>Suddenly generator begins to work and the gun part of the laser shoots out a bright, red beam
>Roll if it can melt the door
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>>2157964
Hmm.

>Carter checks the vents. Apart from slight noise, he sees nothing.

Maybe, but they are long gone.
Not only that, but it seems that the air is tinted. Do Avarians use gas?
>>2157959
>roll for checking systems, physical chassis, or positioning
>>2157970
>The door is blasted, but part of it holds. If one crouched, or was the size of a Belaniran, one could fit.

>The scrappers are currently ransacking the Dukedom shuttle, but have not noticed the hole.

>What do?
>>
>>2157980
I recall some kind of gas on the ringworld, but nothing to make it dangerous for us. Rudi mentioned that some parts lack the operating ventilation systems, so be careful.
>>
Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>2157980
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Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>2157980
Narg:Hmmm...Grod, go call Carter
>Grod nods and runs out to find carter
>By finding I mean he's yelling word "Carter" over and over
>Meanwhile Narg and Garry go through the hole into the hangar
>Narg eats a pink bug and tries to levitate something in a distance to distract the scrappers(roll for that)
>Meanwhile Garry looks around to find door controls
>>
Rolled 56 (1d100)

>>2157983
Hmmm. Perhaps this is residue?

>Carter begins to look around, checking the chairs

Either way, this place is trashed. And the droids ain't gonna activate anytime soon.

Lemme check the terminals, see if we can get something here.

>rollin for success on a holotable
>>2157989
>The systems are fried, so no info can be attained. However, what is clear is that these bots were not remotely deactivated. Signs of a struggle persist, but nothing significant to go on.
The robot does look slightly burnt, however, but the metal is not warped from any fires.The way the rest are positioned does not indicate any motive.
>>2157993
Yes? Please stop yelling.

>Carter's hearing ability will not survive the hour by this rate.
>Meanwhile, the scrappers notice that their toolbox is now floating, dangerously dangling some explosives. They snap out of their bewilderment and begin running to stop it, temporarily leaving the ship entrance open.

>Garry has found door controls, but they are busted, as a large laser burn is evident.
>>
>>2158003
We need to find processing, this place was like some giant postal centre for teleported goods. That means processing will likely have something for opening the cylinder.
>>
>>2158003
>Jezebel crosses her arms, before looking around to see where any potential attacker might have fled
>>
>>2158003
Grod:We got the doors open...kinda...we made a hole big enough for a goblin
>Meanwhile Narg and Garry run into the shuttle and start it
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>>2158030
Hmm. See if you can get the weapons systems online. Let's try to negotiate with a gun this time.
>>2158004
It may be deeper within. Gimme a sec.

>Carter taps into the terminal, but much is corrupted. All that remains is some text about an administrator transport and a small drawing of a cube with lights. The load up screen shows the same symbol as on the Cylinder, however.
>>2158006
Maybe they went in the vents? Or the next room?

Did you find anything useful?
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>>2158038
Nothing but droid scrap.
>she tries to open the door to the next room
>>
>>2158030
>finally wakes up
Oh hey are we there yet?
>>
>>2158038
Anything at all on processing? Maybe there's a map of the place on the terminal or in here.
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>>2158050
>The shuttle is empty, save for some heard scurrying. An open vox lies on the counter, and through the glass one can see the Scavengers outside.
>>2158053
>>2158045
Well, past the next room is processing. I think, these maps are in Avarian. Plus the slang is pretty bad.

>Carter gets up.

So, I am pretty sure Processing is past this next room. Problem is, if that is correct then the next room is the Avardroid security checkpoint.

Either that or it is a grinder. Either way, bad news.

>Carter picks up his vox
Garry, do you copy?
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>>2158055
>picking up the broken husk of a destroyed avardroid, she walks into the next room
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>>2158038
Grod:Okay
>He calls them on a phone
>Meanwhile inside the shuttle
Garry:This goes here...uhhh...push this button
>Shuttle activates
Garry:Pefect! Now weapon systems
>Narg meanwile answers the phone
Narg:Yallo?
Grod:Narg! Casper told you to get weapon systems online and...I unno, capture the scavvies
Narg:Okay
>>2158050
Narg:Oh, hi. Yes, we were here for about...three hours I think. Also shuttle is surrounded by raiders I think
>The shuttle gets activated and begins to float...
>It goes as quickly as it can and flies right at the partially destroyed door
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>>2158055
Maybe they aren't active, either way we should prepare for any potential threats. We don't know how the scrappers activated them, or how many are working now.
>>
>>2158055
>after staring at the scavengers a bit decided maybe it would be safest to find where everyone else is first
>starts flicking through vox
>>2158059
Why did no one aw-where you aiming for the tiny hole down there?!? Cause it's not going to fit
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>>2158055
>Karl adds a grenade launcher attachment to his rifle
Where next Carter? I think I should be ready for any threat that we find.
>>
>>2158059
>>2158057
>Carter, Taxla, and Karl jump to cover as the ship slams through the door, weapons online. The scavvers are certainly alarmed, but distracted by the wreckage.

>The inside of the ship rocks, but nothing is damaged. Everyone is relatively safe except for the poor scavver between, who is now a Space Age mess on the windshield.

>At the exact moment the ship crashed, Jezebel kickes open the door, holding a droid chassis.

>The room is partially destroyed, with some sand pooling through a hole in the wall and bones scattered throughout. Broken droids lie strewen about, but there are at least 15 still operational, many of which holding antique rayguns.

>Some, like the old processor helper droids, are simply tapping keys on broken holopads, or writing nonsense on lead slides. Others, such as the Security bots, are patrolling around the room, weapons at the ready despite some missing faces and limbs.

>A few are broken enough to be left crawling across the rooms as parodies of their former selves, or strapped into chairs and gnawing their teeth in what appears to be malfunction.

>All of them, however, immediately notice the bright red Drakul as she bursts in. All of them notice the now missing wall nearby, and a large Dukedom ship hovering near prone, scrambling to get up Ambassadors.

>All of them shout garbled nonsense that sounds like DESTROY, and attack.
>>
>>2157956
>>2158055
>Administrator Jamm walks to the skeleton, and reaches for the raygun, whilst inspecting the remains for clues
>>
>>2158084
>shouting over box systems
Try to take one alive!
>>
Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>2158084
>Jezebel starts scrambling for cover, lobbing the broken droid across the room as she finds something to get behind
>>
Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>2158084
>Karl attempts to shoot a grenade into the midst of the droids attacking the drakul
>>
Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>2158084
>Taxla takes aim at one of security bots, its face long since having been torn off by something
>Roll for effectiveness
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>>2158087
>>2158089
>>2158090
>>2158094
>>2158103

>Laser fire from the Droids hits the glass of the ship, but it holds. Cythres and the Belanirans are relatively safe.

>Meanwhile, Jezebel slides behind a holotable as the droid chucked hits a worker.
>However, she is shot with a raygun near her leg.

>Karl's grenade ricochets off the wall, as his aim is warped due to the ship blasting in and him hitting the ground. It bounces into a corner and goes off, sending shreds of paper flying and turning the room into a cough inducing, disoriented mess.

>Carter goes to cover, but is hit in the arm by a chucked pipe, which impales his bicep.

>Taxla's shot hits the droid slightly, with no effect. He scrambles to cover as a volley of Avarian electro-pellets is shot towards his direction.
>Meanwhile, Ambassador Jamm grabs a raygun and inspects the room, lightly smoking a pipe, when he hears gunfire.
>>
Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>2158106
>Jamm runs over to the doorway, peeking into the room
>Upon seeing the droids, he fires at the closest one from behind the door
>>
Rolled 7, 1, 22, 23, 2 = 55 (5d50)

>>2158106
>Rounds work above his cover, and Taxla blind fires with the rifle over his cover in the direction some of the rounds are coming from
>Damage threshold increased for blind firing
>>
Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>2158106
Fucking beep booping robots.
>He pulls back to see if he can get a better view and some better cover as well
>He gives the droids a short burst and then he rests behind a corner for his concussion to pass
>-1 from concussion
>>
>>2158116
>Most of the shots miss, with the two that landed only stumbling two of the bots
>The bots continue their ranged assault on Taxla's position
>>
Rolled 34, 16, 42, 59, 20 + 5 = 176 (5d100 + 5)

>>2158106
Give me that gunnery pod
>pushes Narg aside and interfaces with ship
>proceeds to shoot at the droids
>>
Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>2158118
>>2158110
>>2158116
>The Admiral nails two droids right in the head, their antique plating buckling under UE rifle fire. Both fall to the ground, motionless.

>Taxla manages to hit a few in the chest, knocking them down and blowing one up. However, a crawling bot attempts to grapple him and stab him with a shard of glass.

>Krexlorr hits a droid, blowing its eye out and reducing its accuracy, but it soon turns toward him and returns fire.

>Carter attempts to fire one handed at the Electro pellet droid.

God damn robots! There's a reason I always hated tech!

(Minus 25 for impaled arm)
>>
>>2158128
>The papers are now everywhere, causing fits of coughing and blinding many.

(Karl, Taxla, and the Belanirans get a minus 10 to all aimed fire rolls for the round.)
>>2158132
>>2158133
>Carter's shots miss horribly, and instead knock a fuel tank. Atomic liquid begins to leak from pipes.

>Cythres hits three robots with rapid fire, shredding them to bits, but the rest hits the wall, causing sand to break through and flood the chamber partially.

>This battle is an utter mess, as everyone is disoriented.

>Meanwhile, the scrappers break through, and immediately some are cut down by laser fire.


>7 Droids left, now 6 Scrappers in the back.
>>
Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>2158106
>cursing in her native language, Jezebel looks over the table, and from her hand sends a red, glass like projectile at one of the droids
>>
Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>2158133
These are just the Avarian security cannon fodder, you should see what a Centurion can do.
>Taxla pokes out of cover and fires a shot at one of the bots
>>
Rolled 54, 43 = 97 (2d100)

>>2158132
Narg:Hey there's no need to be so rude!
>Narg hits him with his scepter
Garry:Besides, I'm the one driving this...
>>2158143
>Garry tries to...ram whatever closest hostile thing he can see(First roll)
>Meanwhile Grod is trying to dive kick droids with Emperor Fluffington attacking them with his horns(Second roll)
>>
Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>2158143
>He attempts to throw a grenade this time instead of shooting it
>Hoping that this time maybe it will be effective as he goes for a big cluster
>>
Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>2158144
>The shot misses horribly, and instead knocks a pipe down, smashing a holo table and releasing dust everywhere.

>>2158146
>The shot hits a bot in the chest, sending it flying. It is functional but trapped.

Centurion? There are more of these things?

>Carter runs towards another set of cover before being jumped by two scavvers.

>rollin to kill em
>>
Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>2158155
>Jamm leans back from the door and fires at the same droid again, aiming for its other eye
>>
>>2158153
>Garry flattens 3 Scavvers outrught as he backs up.

>Emperor Fluffington and Co knock one droid down, but it still attacks. Roll to avoid a punch.
>>2158154
>Karl's grenade falls on the pipe, blowing it up and sending shards of metal flying.

>A shard hits one of the scavvers grabbing Carter, decapitating him. Carter then rips out the pipe on his arm(ripping his arm off in the process) and smashes the scavver over the head.
>>
Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>2158155
These are security droids, they don't belong to any kind of the legions, Centurions are one of the more dangerous variants I've encountered.
>A droid charges at Taxla, babbling nonsense
>Taxla draws his blade and swings it at the walking scrap can
>>
[Over comms]
Fellow ambassadors, do you require any assistance?
>>
Rolled 70, 11, 28, 83, 86 + 5 = 283 (5d100 + 5)

>>2158143
>shoots once more at the droids
>>
Rolled 20 (1d100)

>>2158155
>Jezebel jumps up on one leg, before quickly leaping toward one of the scrappers, half her mask off, fangs bared, ready to rip into his neck and drink him dry
>>
Rolled 95, 42 = 137 (2d100)

>>2158159
Narg:AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
>Narg jumps out of the shuttle and tries to knock out one remaining scavver with his scapter(First roll)
>Meanwhile Grod and Fluffington try to avoid punch(Second roll)
>>
>>2158160
>Taxla hits the blade dead on the chassis, but it sticks in. The droid is on top of him short circuiting, and he falls over.
>>2158157
>Jamm misses, his shot hitting nothing. The droid returns fire, but misses as well.

>The droid is amazed at how much it is failing at purging all lifeforms nearby.


>The last scavver is screaming and running around.
>>
Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>2158169
>Jamm returns fire on the droid, making what can be assumed are obscene gestures with his tentacles at the robot
>>
>>2158165
>>2158166
>Jezebel misses just short of him, but Narg's scepter knocks him out. The scavver is unconscious.

>Meanwhile, Grod is socked in the jaw.
>>2158163
>Cythres's shots obliterate the last two stading droids, but miss the three crawlers.
>>2158162
>>2158160
>Carter scrambles for his vox.

Honestly Taxla if these are not legions I would hate to meet a Centurion!

>He activates his vox

Yes! We need a ship here stat, we got hostiles.


....Is that you Jammis?

>He takes cover from multiple shots
>>
Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>2158173
>Narg pokes him for a bit then drags him To his naughty dungeon to the shuttle
>Meanwhile Grod takes out a gun and shoot at the droid
>>
Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>2158173
I’m dispatching my exstaction team to the roof, please advise on conditions and possible competitions.
>>
>>2158172
>>2158178
>Both Jamm and Grod miss horribly. Luckily, the only droids left are three crawling ones and a trapped gunner.
>>
>>2158173
Centurions are just officers but pack a serious punch. If you're worried about them you should really be worried over the Legates!
>He rips his sword free from the spazzing droid and boots it away, leaving it convulsing in the ground
>>
>>2158178
>>2158173
>Jezebel pounces upon the scrapper drinking his blood deeply, taking about half to heal her wounds before throwing the body aside
>>
Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>2158189
>Narg hits her with a scepter
Bad Jezebel, bad! We neede him for...uhhh...questioning...and that was rude too. I expected better of you
>Garry in closes the door, crushing Jezebells fingers
>>2158187
>Meanwhile Emepror Fluffington tries to headbut the droids while Grod is shooting at them
>>
>>2158189
>>2158178
>>2158186
>>2158188
>Carter responds on vox, as he pulls out his flesh gun and attempts to shoots two crawlers.

No worries, just an extraction. The Kroak should clear this place after we leave, but have gunners at the ready.

>Carter's ripped off arm Decays away.

>rollin for shots
>>
Rolled 51, 19 = 70 (2d100)

>>2158196
fuck forgot roll
>>2158193
>Emperor Fluffington headbutts the third crawler, smashing it to pieces.
>>
>>2158193
>with one of her hands reduced to paste, she is unable to fully heal, and the pain is immense
I WILL SLAUGHTER YOU ALL, HANG YOUR BODIES BY THE NECK IMPALED UPON A HOOK OVER THE SUN!
MELT YOUR VERY FLESH SITH THE HEAT RADIATING FROM MY BURNING HATRED OF YOUR KIND!
>she goes about, forced to drain the bodies of the dead scrappers
>it doesn’t taste as good
>>
>>2158199
>>2158197
>Carter shots kill one droid, and harm the other. One droid remains, apart from the trapped one. It leaps at Karl.

>Meanwhile Carter sees Jezebel yelling obscenities and Jamm making rude hand gestures at the broken bots.

Well, this seems like a decently successful mission.
>>
Rolled 60 (1d100)

[Holes are blasted in the ceiling above you and ropes descend]
Please attach the harnesses as best you can and let us know we can pull you up.
[Rolling for covering fire]
>>
Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>2158197
>Grod throws a knife at the remaining one
>>2158199
>Meanwhile the shuttle crashes juuust besides her, almost ramming her...
>But Garry accidentally shoots one of the weapons at the roof, covering her in sand
>>
Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>2158212
>she takes her other hand and thrusts it through the window of the shuttle
>>
>>2158207
>The covering fire destroys the droid mid leap, instantly disintegrating it.Now all that is left is the trapped droid, whom Carter grabs.

Come on, let's go. We got our info, now the Kroak gotta clear this place out.

We don't want to be around when they see the mess.

>Carter attaches himself and the droid to a harness.
>>
>>2158216
>Jezebel leaps over to the harness from the shuttle, holding it with a single hand
>>
>>2158214
>>2158216
>In panic Narg throws a vial of a weird dye that doesn't wash off and runs to the extraction zone with Garry
>Grod is calmly walking there with Fluffington, who's chewing on a droids hand
>>
>>2158196
They should be here soon. For now let's get out of here, I'm sick of Avarians for one day.
>He tugs his grapel, ready to ascend
>>
>>2158216
>>2158220
>>2158221
>>2158223
>The team move the party into their shuttle and after gathering all willing diplomatic personal withdraw.
If you are unwilling to be extracted let me know otherwise I’m assuming I’ve got everyone.
>>
>>2158229
Narg:I think that went very well!
Garry:Yep! What do you think Jezebel?
>>
>>2158223
>>2158221
>>2158220
>>2158229
((Yeah ya got everyone))

>Carter goes to the captain

Thanks, those Avarians do not let up.

>He taks a seat, then notices the droid.

Huh. Hey, anyone here can get some info outta this thing? It's the only prisoner we got.
>>
Rolled 94 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>2158234
Well I can try but don't expect it to work here hold this
>hands carter a small green box which trails wires leading towards Cythres' body
if I go insane hit the reset button and tell me what I said
>identifies port and plugs in
>>
>>2158234
>The shuttle docks with the main Scealix ship and Ambassador Jammis is there to greet you.
Is there anything that you need to do here or can we head back to the conference?
>>
>>2158234
>Belanirans are flying near them with what remains of the Taxlas ship
>>
>>2158233
Die
>>
>A large Dukedom vessel warps into view, similar in design to Taxla's main ship, but much larger
>A vid log opens
'Taxla you there? Your nephew sent a signal saying you were gone for too long, and that nothing was coming from the shuttle'

We are fine Fang, we just got derailed by some Cans, remember the ones in Heavens View? Listen, we need you and your troops to set down and trail through the station, try and find something useful. I'm doubting any remaking looters and Can could withstand your troops.

'Fine, but you owe me old timer'
>The vid logs ends and new ship sends out 3 transports heading for the station
>>
>>2158253
Garry:Nah
>>
>>2158259
Garry:Hey Taxla! We have your ship...it's a bit broken though
>>
>>2158241
>>2158253
>>2158251
Come one, let's return to Trojan and think of what to do next.

>>2158240
>Static, then footage.

>The images are grainy, but you can clearly see a large, thing ripping droids apart. A reptilian of unknown species runs past, holding a strange object. The black thing rushes past, and knocks the droid to the wall.

>You also have the numbers 63, 75,89,7,and 104, all in sequence.
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>>2158262
[With a nod Jammis speaks into a communicator]
Return to Trojan please captain.
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>>2158261
It's fine, send it back to my main ship. It can be taken care of there. Just tell the captain to make a course for Trojan.
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>>2158262
Garry:Okay
>>2158266
>Taxlas shuttle lands in the ships hangar...
>Well in lands I mean it floats in and smashes down, one of it's turbines fall off and sereval parts of it instantly catch on fire...railgun also falls off
>The trio immediatly leaves the shuttle
Grod:Not my fault
Garry:Yeah, sorry
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So if I can ask, what was this about?
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>>2158269
>Asrax cringes as the shuttle falls alter in front of him
"Someone get in that, and see if it can be repaired, or atleast salvage something. My uncle said we are to depart towards Trojan, so we shall leave at once"
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>>2158276
We were attempting to find the secret to the cyclinder we found. Don't fret, we just wasted a few looters and avarian security droids that follow orders that were laid before them 300 years ago.
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>>2158264
Hey Jammis, how'd the Scealix cruiser get here so fast? I assume it was a warp jump?
>>2158276
Investigating an Avarian processing facility for clues. Turns out we got some, plus some more.

>Carter gestures to his missing arm

Evidently it could've gone better, but no big deal.
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>The Rumar can be heard yelling at each other,the sound is deafening
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>>2158287
>>2158288
Good to know, in answer to your question I was aboard the ship when we picked up what we believed to be an automated distress call, we investigated and deducted that some of the Trojan diplomats were on planet and that some form of conflict was happening.
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>>2158305
You must have intercepted my nephews one then, he was worried we were gone for so long and sent it out to Dirx Rise. The garrison there is currently sweeping the station and claiming it.
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>>2158305
Huh, so the ship managed to beam one out. Guess they don't lie when they say Dukedom flyers are top quality.

>He takes out the cylinder.

Here, this is what we are gona try to crack open. That is, if the Kroak don't give us any trouble.

How long till we get to Trojan?
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>>2158308

e̊̈͗̿͜vͬę͐̔nͮ̽t͊̊u̡ä̶͗̍̇̾ͭ̚l̚l̐̓̌̉ͣͩy̏ͦ̀ͧ͠!ͯͨͬ
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>>2158308
Minutes, we have a lab on board and a science team if you haven’t already tried that?
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>>2158311
Naw, sadly this thing won't budge.

However..
>Carter hands him an Avarian Raygun

See if you can find batteries for this, seems like it might be useful.
>>2158310
>Carter now notices the huge lobster in the cargo hold.

Huh. Good to see ya 01, what have ya been up to?
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>>2158322

s̉͗õͮͤm͑͂̇ȇ̑̀́ͫͮ͢o̽͐ͮ̓ͤn̏éͫ͂̄̓͊ ̧t͐̄̏̈̚̚ò̡̄̐́̾l̸ͫ̉d̾̇͛ ͭ͗uͨ́s͊͝ ͆͗̒̈́͜t͌̀o͂͌̔̀ ̵̈gͪͩ͒̈ͣ̎͐́et̍ ͩ͛̏̓͆͗͗͠ļ̆oͩͩ̍st͌̏͌͊ͩ̃͑̕!ͬͫ̆̉ͯ
ͭ̒ͦ͜s̶ö̒̾̊̚͘ ͯ̇͐w̕e̛ͩ̉ͫ͛ͦ d̵̉̽͂ͯ̑̈͋i͜dͭͭ͌̒̈̎͑!̧
̷͒ͨ͛wͦ͐ͤ̆̚͜e͒ͣ͊͒͗̊ ͣͪ̀ͤͦ̈̚͜ār͝ė̈ ͠s͌͞t͛́͆̚í͌͒̎̑͛ͯl̛͆ͤ́̓̀̐̚l̚ ̿̉ͦ̿̋̎ͭl̨ͬ̈̏̊ͧ̎o̶ͮ̒̋̇͆̄sͩt̀͑͂̏̑ͪ̍,̇̔̌͒͛ͬ̈́͟ ̈́̆̌̈́̀w̄͒ͮ͗̐ͣh̽͛ͩ̓̍̚ë̷rͮͩ̂e͠ ̸͋ͧͧ̎̓̈́a̶̒͗̏̾r̸͒̑ͨ̎ͣ͊ͯe͗̔ͮ͐̄ͮͤ̀ ̸ͮ̂́̔̒ẃ̉̂̐e͑!ͩ͝
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>>2158325
You’re onboard my ship, I had assumed that you were seeking to discuss something in private but you then took to walking through the spare engine components.
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Also 40 seconds till arrival.
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>>2158332
>>2158342
>>2158322
What did we discover? I was a little busy in the combat sifting through some papers and seeing what I could find but what did the rest of our group find?
>He also marks mentally to practice more with grenades
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>>2158349

f̋ỏ͑͆͂̇̕uͧ͗ͩ̿̉n̐́d̢̽̀ͦ͊̇ͯ ̑̀́͘mͩͣ̆ͫë͂̓̀͟!̄̒̃ͫ̌͢
ͯ̄̃͑͆I͌̈̌ ̔̆̔͛̈́͗w̋̇a̢̒ͨ̒̐͛s̔͆̆̑ͦ ͊̋h͋̚̚͡iͬͦ̄ͫd͒ĭn͝g̈́ͬ̿̌̽̂͑ ̀́͑f̓̈̓̈́͂̐̚͘o̓̑͊r͒ͤͤ̐͊̆͘ ̨͆ͪͮ̏b̶i͐̇̈́̏̚t͐̉̄͟ ̾̓̊̓̚͞tͨ̌̋̌̍̓͠h̐͑̑ͬͣēͦͨͩ͊̍r̛͗͌ë́̒ͩ̊ ̴a͌͐ͦs̶̃̆̂ͨͤ̒̍ ͬ̿ͬ̌̇͜w̋ͧ͛͆͆͆͐ê͐ͯͪ͜l̑̌͂͗͌l̿̆ͫ̑ͮ͋͠
̡͐ͭ͛̑͗ū͂n̈́̔̇͟iͭ̉ͬͬ̾̓͡ẗͯͤ̀ ͮ̇͟e̛i̵ͣg̏ͭ̽̈́h̊̐̊́ͭ̌̚t̓̋̌ͯ́̄ͧ ͊̌ͨš̡͛͊ͬä̢́yͦ̑̌ͬͯ͞sͤ̓ͣ͌̄̚̚ ̑t͑͊̄̈ͬhei͂̂͊̍r͐̔ͯ̆ ͐ͤ̒ͩḡ͂̄̂͋͒̌́o̓̐́ņn͞a ̉͂̎ͨ̓̀m̓ͯ̃̑̇a̿kěͨ̏ ͮ͐̉̇̑̐u̾̽͊s͂͂ ̀ͤ́̓͛a̿l͂̎͊l̇ ̢̋̆c̡̽̏̆a͡m̡͒̂͌o̧̊ͩ͑ ̓̆̋ͫͣ́s̶̈ͩ̈̔̐̚k̇͆́ͩ͢i͒͢n͒͆̄ͤ̐͝ ͫ̿ͭs̊̋ö́ͯ̈́̋̉̐͝meͦͨ͛̌̓̌d̈ͣ̈ͭ̔ͤ͢aͬ̆͢y͆̒̇̋̉̇͋ ͋ͩ͒ͮ̋s̵̄́͆̇o̵ͣ̉̓ͦ̐͌ͯo̐̎ͪ̕ǹ́
̌͡b̧̔̒̽̋u͗̌t́ͬ̃̂̉̈̓̕ ͣ̈́͋̎ͯͫẅ̆̀̊e̸̔̉̿̽̽̽ ͐̃a̶͆ͧ̐̑͑̎r͆̀ͭ̊ͧ̓̂e̋̈́͘ ̈̂̽͐͑sͩ͐tͤ͌̓̃i̚l̡̄̍͑lͮ̌ ̈́̉̐͗̏g͐̑͗ͮͬ̀̚ood̎̔ͣ͜ ͮͣ͗̐̀ͪͤaͬͣͧ͊ͣ͡t̀ͦ͆ͨͭ͒ ͯͩ̑͊̚͡hͮ͗ͦiͮ͐ͣ̃͋̔d̸̂͛̓͛ͦ̔i̶ͮ̋̂i̡̓͆n̏ͪͮ̉̄̚͠g
͆ͫ͛̽ͭ͑͟t̸́ͣͪ̈́ͧ͛̑hͩͦͧͤ̾̉í̵ͭ̌͒ͬŕͬt͊͑̓͑e̶ͤͯ̈́͗͊̾e̓͂̎n̔͒̔ ͂͛t̊͗̒͊ͩ̌͝ă̐ͭ͆u̐ͭ̎̽̈͒ģ̄htͤ̎͒̐͒̎ ͌̾̆͂̓͛̚u̵̍̍͐̂ͮͨsͧ̈ ̌͝
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>>2158349
Well I discovered that having separate teams for diplomacy, galactic history research and combat is a distinctly Scealixly approach to things and most races think it best to combine these roles into one, ether we have a lot to learn or a lot to teach.
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>>2158349
Well we couldn't explore the place thoroughly as we had hoped, but my friend Fang of Burgundy and his troops should sweep the place and take anything worth taking. I'm going to vid call him when we get back to Trojan.
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>>2158355
Hmmmm well that's convenient
>>2158371
Well what have you recovered?
>He just pulls out a bag of crumpled papers
Here's what I got but I don't read Avarian sadly. .
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>>2158371
Hey that's what we do what do you mean everyone else combines them isn't that a bit silly? I mean combat professionals who stop sometimes to look at ancient architecture?
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>>2158378
Let me see them
>Taxla mulls over the papers, softly speaking the strange language to himself
Nothing interesting, just printed pages on deliverys through the months
>Taxla looks through it some more and finds the final page, it seems that all postage ceased after this date
There's 10 items on the list, seems that very little was sent before everything stopped for some reason.
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>>2158325
We are on a Scealixian extraction ship.
Do not worry, you can be with us.
>>2158384
>>2158371
Danger is the spice of life, after all, and personally I find it exciting to be out in the cosmos.

Still,I can certainly see why one would worry.
>>2158349
Some Droid information was obtained, and I assume the Kroak will get back to us with their sweep and clear.

Other than that and some general Avarian knowledge, we got nothing.

Still, some progress was made.
>>2158342
Understood. I'm gonna get a drink, this was tiring.
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>>2158384
And yet for some reason it was a team of ambassadors from different planets who got into a fire fight with robots while taking time off from what I expect to be the most notable conference in this decade to investigate a Avarian cyclider they found, I’m at a loss to understand how such minds work.
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>A shuttle is prepared
If no one has any objections we’ll land in the embassy district.
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>>2158393
>You can still hear the Rumar in a heated argument, the guard dogs in front of their ship are whimpering
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>>2158399
As expected of a xenos.
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>>2158411
No issue.
>>2158399
>Carter thinks for a bit

Huh. You do have a slight point.

But hey it was fun so whatever.
>>2158415
>Carter looks outside the window. He sees a Rumar fight below, as well as a red alien near a spaceship.
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>>2158430
>They bellow from inside the ship,half the damn city could hear them
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>>2158415

>Silver and Iridium would saunter up to the ship, the Bloom swaying slightly in her saddle. Calmly she dismounted and walked into the ship, offering a bit of purchased meat to the hounds and giving them a little affection in passing. Striding up the ramp, and stopped at the door way, and slammed a fist on the bulkhead a few times.

"You know, I'm sure this city has noise pollution laws. You might want to turn it down before the constables are called."
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[One trip to the surface later]
Hope that our hospitality was acceptable, see you all later.
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>A vid link opens up from Taxla's wrist device
>On screen is the Kroak commander who stopped the part in Dirx Rise, Fang of Burgundy
>Behind him, several Kroak soldiers are carrying out artefacts and treasures they found on the station
'Taxla, good news and bad news. Good news is that we found several important devices around the station, including operational canister openers and several intact Avardroids. Bad news is that it's all been claimed by the Society for Avarian History. They are taking it all to New Yss, so you'll have to visit their headquarters there, sorry friend'
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>>2158437
>Guthank peeks his head out
Oh hey it's you, uh they are yelling right now,if you want business you may want to wait
>a crash is heard,followed by moanai screeching about that being her favorite pot
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>>2158430
>Goes and greets the red alien
Durvish! My good friend how's it going let me buy you a drink
>walks to nearest noisy bar
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>>2158439
>Jezebel makes her way over to her ship,spending the next few minutes drinking deeply from multiple thralls until her fingers grow back
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>>2158446

"I'd rather not wait, and it's not about business. I was enjoying some sweetstalk candies while sunning myself, and then I hear this chasm damned screaming, and I'd like to see why."

>She offered Guthank a small box of assorted sweets, and walked by through his legs. Following the screaming, she walked into the room, picking up a piece of pottery idly.

"What in the Forge's light has got you two howling worse than a gale?"
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>>2158462
>The Two turn to her and Rukaar snarls
Damn machine, is no where sacred from you?
"She just wants you to stop yelling"
Silence,you have caused enough problems
>he turns back to silver
Begone from my ship
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>>2158439
>Carter disembarks

Yes, thank you Jammis. That was quite helpful of your people.
>>2158462
Yes, I would like to know as well. It is bothering my already harmed ears.
And I don't even have any.
>>2158441
Society for Avarian History?
>>2158447
>Durvish walks up, and follows him

"Yes, hello!It is good to see you, we ran int' some troubles with them clients you told about, but we got em good.

Count another corvette under command, now."

>He pulls out a paper, with a list on it, and begins rattling off gained items

"400 credits in a wallet, 2 pieces of aluminum blasters, 3 Horgovian shackles..."
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>>2158473

"I am not a machine. I'm just piloting one, because my body can't survive FTL travel. And I'll respect your privacy when you keep your discussions private. I'm sure people a klick away can make out your argument."

>She began picking up the various shards of pottery, slipping them into a satchel.

"Plus, as I am the cause of this problem, I'd rather see this resolved before leaving."
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>>2158476
Good job Durvish you're exceeding my wildest expectations keep this up an- you know what why not you remember the corvette you acquired it's yours give it a new paint job A new name hand pick your own crew. I'm counting on you Durvish don't let me down.
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>>2158484
Cause of the problem? What is exactly occurring?
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>>2158491
>Durvish laughs, his jaw clicking
Of course! I won't let ya down sir, this job be helping me up the merc ladder!

Anything else need done?"
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>>2158492

"Cultural difference. I'm selling contracts for workers, they took them, they didn't realize my workers tend to be inorganic."
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>>2158476
Yes it was set up after we brought them into the fold. It was founded by scholars and savants of history who had taken a great interest in the history of the ancient Avarians. The Dukes brother is a high ranking memeber, and rumours abound that he is asking his brother to declare all Avarian sites part of the Dukedom for exclusive access.
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>>2158484
Your kind being on my home is enough. Begone.
"Rukaar give them a chan-
No. They deserve nothing
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>>2158504
Ah, so he has issues with your warframes.

Why is it you use one, by the way?

>Carter picks up the Avardroid chassis, and slings it on his back
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>>2158505
Hmm. Seems like we need a piece though.

Did they find the processing unit to open the cylinder?
>>2158506
Could you lower your voice please? I mean, we are in a public space, but you can be quieter ya know.
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>>2158494
Surprise me. If I require a particular service I will contact you
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>>2158504
>Jezebel returns, a short sword attached at her hip and a freshly formed hand complete with glowing talons
What is going on and what is this infernal racket?
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>>2158516
Silence flesh beast
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>>2158516
According to Fang yes, and several other items of importance. We will need to speak with them to get a hold of it.
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>>2158520
Is everyone on my damn ship. Guthank is useless
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>>2158506

"Truth be told, you are being an idiot. You have the chance to gain a great deal for nothing more than a little tolerance. Yes, things like them have harmed you in the past, but to assume every single machine is just waiting for the chance to revolt is frankly a level of stupidity unbecoming of a leader."

>Brushing off her hands, she looked up, slightly bristling

"You are savage, uncouth, cannibals. Your culture has really nothing to offer me. Not that my people would find of worth. I on the other branch see potential. You are like rough ore. You just need to refined and you could truly be something great."
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>Watches with interest.
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>>2158532
Oh, so you found him in the end did you?
Where was he anyway?
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>>2158534
That's nice and all but I don't care about your beliefs. If I let you in who next the flesh monster? The birds? I can't let you dismantle my culture from the inside
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>>2158537
He found me.
>Guthank stands behind Jezebel
-your short ain't ya-
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>>2158550
IM NOT SHORT BY THE DAMN STONE WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP SAYING THAT?!
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>>2158543

"I have no intention to dismantle your culture. I have intentions to improve it. Strengthen it. Give it the tools it needs to prevent the burning of your sky and the true demons of metal from ever being a threat. Or you can deny this offer of help, because it's not packaged to your liking. It would be like turning down a perfectly good blade because it was an axe, not a sword."
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>>2158554
>Guthank looks down at her
-Miss,everyone is shorter than me-
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>>2158516
>>2158527
Well should we break in and take it instead? Perhaps that an be our last resort if the talking doesn't go well.
>He brings up a hologram view of the building on Trojan
Perhaps they will have a copy of the New Yss structure's blue prints on file.Then we can use that to sneak in and take it.
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>>2158568
>she pauses, composing herself

Yes... but in relation to...
>she decides that this is going nowhere
Sigh, forget I said anything.
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>>2158562
I have no reason to trust your words
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>>2158572
It would be difficult, considering Trojan didn't know we existed until some time ago, and the structure in brand new. Also may I point out stealing it would be difficult and hurt relations, as many powerful Dukedom figures are memebers, including the Dukes brother and the Prince of Ene.
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>>2158572
In who’s territory was the building located? Surely that would be the logical place to begin establishing rightful ownership of the artefacts.
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>>2158579
-why are you here miss vampire?-
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>>2158592
Trying to find out what all the noise was about.
I thought it might be the work of those immensely loathesome green little things that crushed my fingers.
>she clenches her fist
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>>2158580

"Actions do speak louder than words, but actions of this scale take time to prepare. Designing Trunks and leaves suitable for deep sea pressures is taxing, considering we have no oceans of our own to test in. I have several dossiers from Gold Fern about potential Roots to work for you, selected for both aggression and loyalty, regardless of employer. Not the sort we'd normally let control a fabrication center, but seems like the sort you'd want."
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>>2158590
The SHA will not relinquish artefacts of a civilisation who's survivors are living in our space, to begin handing him out to denis would cause a uproar.
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>>2158604
-its just Rukaar and moanai screeching-
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>>2158586
Well we can make it look like the Ploraxians did it to shift the blame.But Taxla we need you to lay down the convincing to get us some sort of answers about the Cylinder and what we found.
>>2158590
The Dukedom's territory.
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>>2158608
What do you gain from setting up your Roots on my world, I will give you nothing
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>>2158616
I know the Duke's brother, he's a decent Kroak and will help those in pursuit of knowledge. He will be important to us getting the item we need. We should head to New Yss before the take most of the stuff for studying.
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>>2158610
I see, but I assume the artefacts will be examined,would it be ok to share those findings?
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>>2158622
Alright I will join you Baron. Let us see if anyone else wants to join us in some diplomacy. And what do you think of that Rukaar fellow? Seems like he's always angry over nothing.
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>>2158617

"I gain things I can't get at home. Ideas. Inspiration. Good will. Insight into truly alien cultures. Yes, a small portion of extracted materials is kept for personal use by the Roots, but the costs of operation is far less than using organic labor, freeing otherwise perfectly good brains to do things besides rip out ore and farm... hunt? Cultivate meat. You know your people have far better things to do than beat metal."
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>>2158637
You are determined I will give you that
>he basically falls into a chair
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>>2158611
Right.
>she eventually ends up walking over to >>2158616
What was that about blaming the ploraxians for something they didn’t do?
I like it.
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>>2158627
They will be examined yes, but they will share the findings amongst the scientific community of the Dukedom.

>>2158636
We should rest for now, and depart on the morrow. The goods will arrive on New Yss tomorrow anyway, no point in attempting to intercept it.
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>>2158642

"It's one of my best features. Hard to argue with someone when they have an answer for everything."
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>>2158645
Oh nothing just doing something to ruin the Ploraxian people's already meager galactic reputation. Maybe we can blame the Ploraxians for a break in at one of the Dukedom installations. If Taxla doesn't succeed in his negotiations of course.
>He looks at his wrist reading the sensor data from outside the Ploraxian embassy
How has Inkito insulted your people lately? He sure does love to be arrogant.
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>>2158651
Don't give yourself too much credit
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>>2158661

"I got you to stop yelling, and you didn't even reduce this 'frame to scrap. I'll count that as a win. Now, do we have a deal, or do I need to convince you some more?"
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>>2158660
Oh of course he has.
Not only did he completely disrespect my culture, he also tried to steal my property.
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>>2158524
Lower your voice first, I must discuss with Taxla, and your yelling can be heard everywhere.
>>2158519
>Durvish nods, then a beep is heard

"Well,that's my call, gotta go. See ya later "
>>2158572
>>2158586
Breaking in would be rather hard and hurt relations, but perhaps we can negotiate?

Karl, do you have similar organizations?Maybe we could trade?
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>>2158667
If I accept the deal you swear upon what honor you may have that you won't betray me
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>>2158680
Why is this Taxla Important meat beast?
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>>2158660
They have a meager reputation with you, but not the rest of the galaxy. To blame them would invite too many issues.

And to attempt a break in is rather difficult considering it is the SHA.
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>>2158680
Seeing as we are seeking a simple can opener, we could very easily offer to show what's inside it, at the very least. That could easily win over the Board.
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>>2158682
Because we were discussing plans for how to deal with the SHA, and finding out what this cylinder is.

Regardless, just try to keep it somewhat down, K must return to the Council area to get a drink.

>Carter moves towards the exit
>>2158684
Hmm. Perhaps, but how do we contact them?
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>>2158679
I am not surprised. Truly the Ploraxian technology has reduced them to the social skills of a child. Perhaps you can leave them some sort of "complaint" at their embassy.
>>2158680
I can see if the Imperial Ministry For the Preservation of History would be up for such a trade. I know a Historian there an Arthur Miller so perhaps he can do something.
>He types out a message to the man informing him of the situation
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>>2158693
Well, simply put, we must arrive in the planet to speak with them. Chances are they are far too caught up with the recent acquisition to bother with any requested interactions. Besides, we lead them to the discovery, so they are bound to see us over that.
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>>2158681

"What would I have to gain by betraying you? And we don't swear oaths or the like where I am from. We write legal binding contracts. I'll have a set given to Moanai, so she may read over them. Also, you should treat your employees with more respect. Otherwise someone else might try to hire them."
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>>2158694
Oh I do so hope that that was code for “nuclear warhead”
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>>2158701
What are you implying?
>>2158693
>Rukaar moves to follow Carter
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>>2158683
Alright alright. And we need Taxla to work some magic on the Duke then we can really get somewhere.
>>2158684
Do you really think that would work?
>He looks at Carter
I thought we were unable to get the container open?
>>2158705
Maybe a slightly lower magnitude. That or you could duel Inkito for it. Nonlethally of course.
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>>2158706
>Jammis follows after him.
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>>2158723
What of a duel
>he seems to have calmed down
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>>2158723
Lower magnitude? Like a pipe bomb, or a hovercar with a lump of plastic explosives linked to the ignition?
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>>2158740
>He notices this
Yes?
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>>2158723
Nonlethally? You humans sure do know how to take the fun out of things.
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>>2158757
I assume you are interested in the mystery of the cylinder, as am I. That was why we’re going this way yes?
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>>2158763
Yes actually. Have we meant?
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>>2158723
Trust me on this. These old noble types love bargains and deals that further research. Besides I doubt they'd be willing to pass up the chance to see what's inside the cylinder.
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>>2158694
>>2158698
>>2158763
Yes, we shall attempt diplomacy to opej this cylinder. If push comes to shove we could try trading knowledge for it.

>Carter goes into the councila dn serves himself coffee

For now, I shall take a slight break to regenerate my arm
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>>2158773
I shall rest too, the trip was quite exhausting and I'm afraid I haven't slept at all.
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>>2158762
>Rukaar chuckles
A bit bloodthirsty aren't you
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>>2158768
Probably not, my ship extracted the ambassadors who got into a fight with some robots at the site where the other artefacts were found. I’m hoping to understand why these items are interesting enough to distract so many diplomats.
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>>2158791
I am Lord Rukaar of the Rumar,I will not go into the titles because they take to long to recite
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>>2158706

"That Moanai is an exceptional resource that you are mistreating. Honestly, her favorite pot. You monster. However, it's rude to headhunt from clients, so don't worry, I won't be lurking around trying to abscond with her. Others might. Or she might go seeking new frontiers, given her exposure to so many new cultures."

>She hopped back onto Iridium

"I will draft up the contracts. Dwell on these thoughts."
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>>2158791
I thought we were going on a diplomatic trip to another world.

I was shot at by a death robot and fell into a pile of skeletons.
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>>2158780
Not particularly, I just drank
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>>2158796
I am Jammis, I represent The Peoples Republic of Scealix and sit on the committee for outwards affairs which appointed me to this role.
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>>2158799
I don't mistreat her
>he seems upset,yet not angry,more hurt
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>>2158800
No I was on the ship when we picked up a distress call and we responded instantly rather than take time to drop me off on the planet again.
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>>2158826

>She just jingled the satchel full of broken pottery shards as she left.
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>>2158836
>Rukaar is silent, he stands still deep in thought
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>>2158829
No no, before that, when we were in the mining hole... I think.

There were skeletons and robots.
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>>2158811
You. I need your help
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>>2158866
Why do you need my help exactly?
And why exactly my help specifically
Also, my name is Jezebel. Lady Jezebel. Try and use it when you speak to me
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>>2158891
Your a female, tell me what other females would like as a gift...a token of apology
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>>2158898
Wha-?
What?

What did you do?
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>>2158901
I hurt a friend, Jezebel will you help me or not
>He sounds legitimately sad
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>>2158916
Yes, what did you do specifically?
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>>2158865
Suddenly that whole event makes more sense.
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>>2158920
I'm not completely sure, look I'm not good with people. I didn't mean to ignore her or drive her to depression. But will you help me,please
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>>2158947
Have you tried talking to her at all? Or did you just see fit to immediately come to me asking for help before even making casual conversation?
Did you try talking about eachothers feelings at all?

Also, jewellery. That works too.
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>>2158954
I didn't think I needed to check her feelings. She always seemed strong, I don't know what has gotten into her
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>>2158969
Well I don’t know much about your culture. Quite literally nothing aside from the fact you think stalking an appropriate response to what could be considered a mild insult.
However, I advise you apologise if that’s not such a potent cultural taboo, or perhaps ask that incredibly tall rumariam for help. Guthabk? Was that his name?
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>>2159003
Apologies are a sign of weakness. Guthank would advise me to either marry her or kill her
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>>2159062
Allright then, take your pick.
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>>2159074
I can't just kill her she's my friend, she's saved my life.
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>>2159095
Then do the other one.
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>>2159119
Marriage is a waste of time, and who said she loves me. I don't know how marriage works on your world but the love of both partners matter
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>>2159133
That really isn’t how it works on Nox. It’s mostly a political arrangement.

Anyway, it’s important you know her feelings and such. Try un-doing whatever it was that upset her or pay attention to what she says more often.
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>>2159173
Thank you Jezebel, I will not forget you help
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>>2159203

w̍͐͂ͨ͑̚͝hͯ̿̌̎̐ͬă͗̒tͬ̒̕ ͩ̽ͫ͋ͮaͦ̽̌̑r͊͋̈́́e̾̽͛͌ͭ ̓͘yo̽̇͒̍̎ù̆ͭ ̂̓̇ĝ̈͗̀ŭ̌̄̋͂̈́́y͂ͪ̂̓͜s͐ͭͯ͐ ͤ̒̎̐ta͗̒̋̓͞lͪkͮͯ̂ĭ͐̃̃̒ͩ̋n̶g͛̔̐́̓͘ ̛̉͛͗a̿boͩ͊̓̈͋͗́uͩt̢̽̍̾ͫ̈́!ͩ
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>>2159255
How to make up for my mistakes. I asked Jezebel for help
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>>2160237
Would it be acceptable in your culture to inform her that you value her services?
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>>2160240
I thought I did, inviting her on a trip this important should have made it obvious I trusted her and valued her
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>>2158773
>>2158779
>Carter walks back out, onto the streets of Trojan, with a large mug.

>It is early, with ships buzzing by and aliens walking along the streets.
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>>2160250
>Guthank is wandering the streets of Trojan when he sees Carter
You flesh monster, I must ask something of you
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>>2160251
My name is Carter, not flesh monster.

>He takes a sip of coffee and turns to him.

But what is your question?
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>>2160252
How easy is it to find members of your race
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>>2160253
My race? Well, if you speak of members exactly like me, then I'm afraid to day that I'm one of a kind.

Though I got people like me back home.
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>>2160257
I mean flesh creatures of bone and blood, I want to test something
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>>2160258
Again, not many like me in these parts I'm afraid to say. Except for maybe the Vetarians, they use some biotech too.

But people like my are way back home.
Why do you ask?

>Carter slings off his slugthrower and scowls a bit as he tinkers with it. It's been busted along the side, likely from the Avarian attack.
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>>2160259
Do you want the full truth or half truth?
>>
Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>2160263
Either one suits me.

>He begins to try bending the barrel back in place

>rollin for success
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>>2160264
Well I want to see how well they fight, I also want to eat them
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>>2160265
I'm afraid that's a no go. My kind only hang around home, and I doubt you'd be able to get in, or eat one.

>The barrel bends, but in the opposite direction.

Damn Avardroids messing with my guns.
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>>2160267
Don't you have multiple bodies
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>>2160268
Yes, sort of, though I like this one best.

I think I need to get this to a shop. Might as well do it now, New Yss is our next pit stop.

>Carter begins to walk out in the streets of Trojan, headed towards a repair shop.
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>Taxla and several of his crew are near their ship, observing as two crew memebers play the knife game
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>>2160274
>>2160301
>He waits around seeing if there is any place he can get his sword updated
>Perhaps then he won't have to rely on those damned grenades for defense
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>>2160488
>He wanders around Trojan hearing scattered rumors of some sort of "ransomware" going around
>He goes to find some of the other ambassadors to see if they can resolve it
>>
>meanwhile, Jezebel is on her ship, reading a book while hoping that no 9 foot tall reptiles bother her for the third time in a row
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>>2160616
>Instead a 9ft tall dunkleotus knocks on her ship's door,a bag is over his shoulder
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>>2160619
>deep sighing

>a ramp descends down, leading up to the piloting area of Jezebel’s ship.
>a few small bookcases are strewn around, and a hallway present on each side
>a small hatch leading to nowhere obvious is in the middle of the room
Oh for the...
What. Is. It.
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>>2160615
>He comes across Trio near their shuttle just outside the Megaplex
>They have set up a tarp supported by two sticks near their shuttles enterance, Narg is sleeping on a tire and there's a very old tv on top of two cinder blocks
>Grod is watching the tv while sitting in a lawn chair, with Emperor Fluffington sleeping besides him
>Garry is sleeping inside the shuttle, in one of the three hammocks
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>>2160627
I would like to thank you and repay you for you help to me. And your one of the few I can tolerate on this planet.
>The bag...squirms?
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>>2160639
Right.
What exactly do you have in that bag..?
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>>2160631
>>2160616
We seem to be having a problem with a hacking syndicate on Trojan. My research indicates that they may be part of the Rus Group. A human-Ploraxian crime group formed in the War. Would you like to join me to dismantle the organization? This planet's police force sadly seems too incompetent to do the job right.
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>>2160488
>one of Taxla's crew slips his knife blade and stabs himself ring in his scaly finger, and he roars in agony
Get him to medbay and patch him up, Torox was always sloppy with knife work anyway.
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>>2160641
You'll find out, may I enter your ship?
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>>2160656
Fine
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>>2160653
Grod:Okay...
>Grod blows a horn waking everyone up
Narg:AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAnyways...what's goin' on?
Grod:Karl wants us to fight crime
Narg:Okay...
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>>2160660
>He enters the ship
So I was given the opportunity to take Ploraxi as spoils of war,but they don't taste very good. And I know you hate them
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>>2160665
>though he can’t see it, behind her mask, she is smiling
Go on...
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>>2160661
Lets see if we can get Carter in on this too.
>He sends him a message informing him of the situation
Now I know of where a hackers guild meets on the planet...I may have frequented it to recruit operatives back in my days in the war. It's the Greasy Hog on the 20th Level down and we should be able to find a member of the group there.
>He voxes Taxla and gives him the location
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>>2160668
>In the bag is the live ploraxi he took,he pulls it out,it's tied so it can't rum
It is yours to consume or whatever you do, consider this my token of trust
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>>2160675
>jezebel opens up a hatch on the floor, concealed beneath a rug, before shoving the creature down it.

Thank you Rukaar. I appreciate this.
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>>2160680
Let it never be said I don't pay my debts, now a question,what's with the mask? That is a mask correct?
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>>2160685
Yes, this is a mask.
All Drakul wear masks
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>>2160694
But why?
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>>2160695
That’s a tad personal, don’t you think?
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>>2160702
I didn't realize that, If your whole race does that is it not for the same reason. Is it like the Mana tattoos my kind undergo?
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>>2160671
>>2160653
>Carter is sitting, drinking from his mug, a recently repaired 'thrower next to him, as well as an Avarian raygun.

Damn overpriced shop. Messed with the sight too.

>He gets a Vox-el, and sees it is Karl speaking of a sort of hacking group.

Huh. Rus group.

Eh, we got time. I'll check it out after New Yss.

>He gets up, and heads to the Councilroom.
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>>2160704
Hmmph.
It was the price of the cure.
The bloodlust, the constant savagery of our race at the time. Those who kept drinking the blood and the minds of their own species became corrupt, and as a result warped their genetics.

We, the Drakul, were vain at the time, and the richest decided to hide away their faces. This trend spread to everyone, even the filthy goliaths, until it became a potent taboo to show ones face in public.

This is the reason.

While my family is the least damaged due to circumstance, it does not do well to deviate from tradition.
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>>2160716
Such a strange race,and those Goliaths, you mentioned before, are they enemies of your house?
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>>2160712
>He is very confused about what to do next and heads to the Councilroom as well hoping Carter and Taxla will clear things up
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>>2160722
They are another house, one of the main three.
They were technically allies of my brother during the way, and helped him seize the Crown.

They served as threats, their savagery unparalleled. They were the most warped by the initial frenzy of blood as we became vampires.

They just seek to spread around blood and death where they go, no grace or calm at all.

They are nought but mere animals.

They are technically Drakul though, and my brother trusts, or at least pretends to trust them, so I am powerless to do anything.

At least they still wear masks most of the time.

But until my brother disposes of them, they are on amicable terms with my house.
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>>2160726
>Carter is waiting there.

Ah, Karl.Was just about to contact you.

The contact was cleared, we should be able to head over to New Yss.

You ready, or do we have things to do here? I got my coffee.
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>>2160750
Ready to depart when all who are going are ready.
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>>2160744
So they are the Guthanks of your race, the only reason he wasn't burned was my father. I hear nothing but good of him yet I don't remember him at all, do you remember your father?
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>>2160755
Yes, my brother murdered him after he went insane. He ruined the palace interior and the fight lasted several hours until my brother drained him directly from the neck. Something about a Crown of madness I believe.
Don’t tell anyone I told you that.
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>>2160750
>>2160754
I'm ready.
>He attacks a close range shotgun attachment to his rifle
Hopefully I won't need it but just in case.
>He brings his sword and pistol as well and boards the ship
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>>2160754
Understood. Lemme send out a vox-el message, should get em.

This Avarian raygun is quite good, though. Only real issue is the sight.
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>>2160759
Chances are they will be confiscated once we land, and returned once we leave. Just as a forewarning.

>>2160760
That's the standard issue of Avardroid Security models, designed mostly for hip fire and mass number fire rather than precision aim, most of that was given to Avardroid Legionnaires.
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>>2160758
Told me what?
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>>2160767
Huh. Some tuning up, maybe a bit of upgrade, and this can be a real good blaster.

>Carter places it inside his arm.

So, we heading out? I don't see the others.
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>>2160771
>The ambassador walks in just as he finishes this, staring at the gun melding into the raw flesh of the arm with a blank stare
>Despite the fact you can't see it, it's a good bet his mouth is open slightly
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>>2160769
Exactly.
>she leaves her ship and starts off towards the diplomatic centre, as a couple of ghouls emerge from a corridor, indicating Rukaar to leave.
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>>2160771
It may take time, but we have plenty to spare. See some are arriving now.

>>2160774
His pain tolerance is immensely high.
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>>2160767
>>2160771
>>2160774
Lets get moving.
>He stows the rifle on Taxla's ship along with his pistol hoping that his sword will be seen as ceremonial and allowed through
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>>2160776
>>2160774
>The administrator tries not to look at the raygun shaped lump on his arm
Where are we -oh by the vats it moved a little- Where are we going this time?
Will there be diplomacy instead of skeleton piles?
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>>2160776
>>2160774
>Carter notices the agape look on Jamm's face

What? It does not hurt at all. This body is rather good at hiding weaponry.

And cash, to be honest.
>>2160781
Yes, though we should give the others a minute.

>Carter clambers aboard
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>>2160775
>Rukaar leaves,returns to his ship to get his guards, then goes to the center where everyone else is
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>>2160781
A little while longer, Carter told me that others wish to join us.

>>2160785
Be careful about that here, it might be vital or detrimental.

>>2160783
We are heading to New Yss to stand to the directors board of the SHA to attempt to use the cylinder opener. This will involve diplomacy, thankfully.
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>>2160789
What, the gun? Or the flesh melding?
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>>2160795
Hiding weapons, they are to be confiscated when we land, issue with scaleless ines carrying weapons on Dukedom worlds.
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>>2160789
>Rukaar and his trio arrive
Did we miss the trip?
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>>2160797
Right in time, I believe we are just about ready to depart.
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>>2160796
Eh, they won't notice. Probably. If they do they'll just confiscate it.

>>2160797
Not yet, we are about to go. Taxla will lift off soon.
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>>2160801
But how would they get it... get it out
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>>2160801
My claws are sharp enough to bisect a military droid.

I don’t suppose these xenos will attempt to confiscate them?
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>>2160801
We have metal detectors, so hide it well. We will be landing at Jayy Bay, as thats the primary landing bay if he planet.

>>2160805
Keep them down, natural claws could cause a odd situation.
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>>2160805
Perhaps, perhaps not. Just trim your nails if necessary.

Not like they can't shoot ya, so to fight would be a waste at best.
>>2160802
Like this.

>Carter plunges his hand into his flesh, and pulls it out. It is clean.

Perfect hiding place, eh?

>He inserts it into his shoulder now.
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>>2160810
And what of my blade?
>she gestures to a shortsword located at her hip
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>>2160813
It will be taken for sometime. Non reptilian crestures are forbidden to carry arms on Dukedom worlds.
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>>2160801
Wait lift off? Where? why? Can I come?

Oh yeah and what did you do with the droid I hacked can I have it?
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>>2160813
>>2160816
Yeah, standard policy.

I wonder if I could get a fleshy reptile body though, maybe use it later for a situation like so.

Hmm.

>Carter ponders in thought as he enters the ship.
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>>2160820
Everybody on board then. We will be making for New Yss soon.
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>>2160821
>she boards, making her way over to the cargo bay to have a snack
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>>2160821
Question,what am I to do with these weapons?
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>>2160818
Yeah, sure, you can come with.

And I believe it is in the council.
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>>2160831
You can have them, but they will be taken off you when we land at Jayy Bay.
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>>2160831
Not bring them, or leave them on board, I assume.
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>>2160831
Kill people if they refuse us maybe?
>>2160832
>He goes to hide his weapons somewhere in one of the ships cargo bays just in case they need to make a hot exit.He makes sure to put as much metal between them and a scanner as possible and finds a nice secluded corner behind a stack of crates to put them
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>>2160835
Will they be given back, let me tell you my bodyguard will cause an issue if his hook is taken
>>
Are we all ready? I'm giving the signal for departure now. Everybody please be mindful of all rules that apply to non-reptilian races upon Dukedom planets. Agrix, start the engines.
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>>2160844
Yes they will be returned when we are departing, so leave them on board the vessel or let the authorities take them.
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>>2160845
>over the vox
Depart already, I’m drinking.
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>>2160848
I will in form him as such..
*guthank is seen swallowing the weapon*
Never mind
>he turns to Moanai
Just hand them your pistols
"All of them"
Yes
"All 36?"
Why do you...never mind just...yes all of them
>>
>Agrix starts the engines, and ship begins to take off. The sotheby's to New Yss is chosen and the ship leaves port.
We shall arrive shortly so relax till then people.
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>>2160856
Shall we tell stories?
>he seems happy for an odd reason
>Rukaar groans
"If you tell them the "Battle of Gur Kooki" I will stab you"
It's a great story
"I've heard it a thousand times"
Shut up I'll tell it if I want
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>>2160856
>Carter lays down, and takes a nap.
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>>2160860
>walking out from a nearby corridor, smelling distinctly of blood, Jezebel returns
Di I miss anything?
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>>2160863
You, I will tell a story t you and you other aliens
>Rukaar groans more
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>>2160856
>The administrator sits in one of the chairs, and unfolds a large broadsheet newspaper
>>2160865
>Before peering over it in interest
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>>2160865
Right...
>she gets a chair and pours herself a glass of bloodwine
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>>2160866
>>2160868
It was right before sunrise, 'bout 56 years ago, clans were at war at this time because no one was strong enough to rule. I was under command of Morgeth
>He points at Rukaar
His father
So we are held up in a checkpoint garrison, not even 70 rumar held those walls when Clan Horuuk came a callin'. We had 2 days to prepare to fight 15,000 Hamatos. We had spike pits, tripwires, fire traps. Then here they come up the path holding banners high...
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>>2160889
>The administrator has the paper folded on his knee, listening
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>>2160889
>Jezebel says nothing and opens up a book
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>>2160889
>Taxla and several idle crew memebers stop to listen, interested to hear the tales of this xenos warrior
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>>2160898
>Guthank stands up and takes the book
Now listen here miss short stack when I tell a story you better fucking listen
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>>2160903
>slightly shocked, she looks up at him
R-right.
Continue


Can I have that back?
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>>2160906
When I'm done telling my damn story you little brat.
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>>2160910
>she has no response to this
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>>2160911
>Taxla merely watches the exchange, waiting for the tale to go on
We should be arriving soon, just a reminder.
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>>2160910

d̵i̓ͬd̵ͪ̂͂͋̄̚ ̀a̕n̔́̂̾͆͑y̏ͧ̀oͦ̉͆̆ͮ̆͞ǹ͑̈́̍͛̌̐͢e̽͌ͨ̑̂ͫ̒͝ ͭa̷͒̄ͬ̌ŝͪ̍̑̎̍̚͝k̷ͩͣͨ ͂ͩf̛͒ͨ̎ͤ̂ͨo̸͊͐̉rͫ̈́ͬ̎̑ͭ ̈́͞aͯ ̢s̽t̓ͨ̆̋ͮ̚o̓r̨͑ͣͩ̎̔ͯy̔͒͆͛́?̂
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>>2160913
Good, can you make this thing go faster?
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>>2160916
>The ship warps into view if he planet, the world being mostly green lands and oceans, with several mountain ranges around it

We have arrived at our destination people, we will be landing at Jayy Bay soon.
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>>2160911
Good.
>>2160900
>>2160895
At least these ones show respect
Now we are held up in this checkpoint and their marching up the hill,we see their banners when we release the first traps,trying to take some of 'em out but i t did nothing. So they charge and we meet them on the wall, shields broke against our spears as we forced them into a nice little choke point
>he laughs
When we broke the third charge this one who lost his spear he...oh he pulled out a spoon a fucking spoon. So I'm scooping out his eye balls when his fucking son stabs me
So I take the kid and I break his skull over me knee and I'm yelling "this is why you don't interrupt me"
>he looks at Jezebel
So by day 4 we had lost most of our defenses and only had about 23 Rumar left when the fucking threw everything they had,war beasts,sell swords, even a few damn war automations. It was a damn good slaughter let me tell you...
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>>2160919
>she throws a book cover at carter
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>>2160924
>The book hits his head, and small tendrils grab it, pulling it into his skull.

>He is still sleeping.The sounds of mouths chewing something can be heard.
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>>2160922
Quite brutal, although I have fought my fair share of violent battles in my long life. I must tell one of them sometime, but for now we are preparing to land.

>>2160924
Good idea, Carter it's time to land, so get ready and look your best.
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>>2160931
>He snaps awake

Got it.

>Carter stretches. The sound of bones breaking is heard.

Okay, I am ready
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>>2160938
Are you sure I can't eat one of your bodies?
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>>2160930
>mumbles something that sounds like “fucking xenos...”
>>
>The ship begins its descent onto the landing pads on the bay, several Yss in guard uniforms coming out to greet the vessels crew

Alright people, I'll go out first, you all come out after me. The warrant officer will confiscate all your weapons once we are inside.
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>>2160922
>The administrator unfolds his long bony frame from the chair and stretches, folding the newspaper up again
Quite riveting, you must tell us more on the return trip
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>>2160951
Understood.
>>2160942
You cannot.

>Carter disembarks, holding the cylinder
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>>2160942

y̓̓̃̎̕o͐̑̽̓̓̂͜ú̊͒̊̌̔͊ ̧̍c̄̑͐ͣ̃͠o̔ͪͮú́l̡ͭ̑̔̋d̋ͤͫ ́̽́ě͟a̋̎̇̐ͨ̿t̍ͩ̀ ͌̈́ͧͤ͆͂͆ȏͧ̓͝n̍̑ͨ͊̋eͭ̒ͮ̿͆͊ͯ ͯ͗ô̢͌́̓ͨf̸̄ ͣ̏ͫͫͬ̂͡us̨̽̾ ͑͗̆ͣͪͧͨ
ͣ̏̒͒̒th̃e̴r͊ͮ̍͝e̾ͯ̽̓ͬ́̎͞ ̓̔̿̉͛ͤ̾͠a̒͛̋̀̀ͧr̵̚e͋̓̿͞ ͂͑̂̌͛́l͞oͪt͗̆̎s̎͆ͯ͌ͫ̄ ͊͋̇ͨ̾̓̆͢o̷ͦͦ̎̈́͑͋̽fͤ̔̔̽̇̄́ uͤͤ͒̍ͪs̄̌̒̈
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>>2160960
>Jezebel follows, still annoyed about the loss of her book cover
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>>2160966
But who would want to do that? I for one am not a fan of seafood.
>He attempts to give the Prethoryn a fist bump
>>2160951
>He hands over his sword immediately afterwards following Taxla
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>>2160969
>Rukaar had been given her book,which he hands back to her
Your lucky he didn't punish you like he did me for interrupting
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>>2160973
>awkward clawfist bump!
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>>2160974
Hmmph.
>she hands in her sword to the warrant officer
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>>2160960
>Taxla steps out of the ship and shakes the hand of the Yss officer, denoted by his crimson band around his arm

Honour to you and your ancestors noble son of Yss, we have a meeting to attend with the Directors Board of the SHA, and by us I mean me and several non-reptilians

>The officer perks up at that, and looks at the ship and back to Taxla

'They will need to be escorted at all times, you know the penalty for them running around unsupervised'

Yes I do don't worry, we intend to be quick with this. Alright everybody come on, we are moving on.
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>>2160979
>he raises his left hand which is missing a finger
>he hands his flail to the officer
>moanai spends five minutes giving the pistols to the officer
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>>2160951
>The administrator allows the guards to pay him down, and inspect his umbrella and briefcase. Aside from a few sharp pencils, he has no weapons.
>>
That should be everything then. Come now we are making our way to city central, near the museum. It's where the SHA is set up, I'm sure we can walk but nobody go out of my sight.

>Several Yss guards are assigned to the group as watchmen
>The city has a new feeling around it, crowds march down the clean roads as cars and Yss on Xeres bound down the wide roads
>The group draws onlookers, most having only heard of xenos in their lives
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>>2160999
>Carter sees some in the crowd, and waves.
>His hand splits into two mid wave

What an amazing city? Though why are there so many guards?
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>it appears that radio silence has been eminanting from the ship which went to negotiate with the Feroxians. Its disappearance is worrying as well.
>a cruiser is sent to investigate.
>they reach into the Ferox system, and see carnage of untold proportions. Men, Women, even children of the Ploraxians and the IPR memeber species tossed into space, shot, killed, murdered, beaten, and even eaten!
Those damn Fido's. We'll get those sick bastards one day.... They'll pay...
>it was enough to shed a tear. They report back with photographic evidence of this event, and video evidence as well. Reports are being filed to High Command, the Diplomatic Corps, and the Central Government as well. A case for the federation high court is also being made.
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>>2161001
Laws surrounding how non-reptiles are to be escorted on Dukedom worlds. You probably heard him mention something about punishment, well let's just say that a stray scaleless is treated the same as a rabid animal, which is shoot on sight. Don't worry, the guards on you are sworn to guard your persons as well as make sure you don't run off.
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>>2161001
Runaki has more
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>>2160999
I somehow get the feeling that you don't get a lot of outsiders here Baron.
>He looks around at the city which doesn't seem to have the many reds and greys of an Imperial city
>>2161001
Probably to keep unwanted visitors out Carter. The Dukedom has also had a history of warfare from what I hear so it is good to be cautious.
>He continues walking
What is the name of this city Baron?
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>>2161011
Let’s get to this meeting and then get out of here as quickly as possible.
How far away is it?
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>>2161011
Yss like colour, you should see the suburbs, quite lovely. As for outsiders, most common would be the Kroak, even then they mostly stick to the Ports they come in on unless it's for business or they are on leave and go get drunk in the cities. Occasionally you get Qui doctors or the rare Imin but mostly it's Yss here.
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>>2161013
Something wrong about this world? Is the light too painful for you Ms.Jezabel?
>He gives her a cruel smile
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>>2161007
Huh.

That is...less than friendly.
>>2161011
>>2161009
>Carter walks along. However, he begins to fiddle with the cylinder.
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>>2161011
City is called Jojix y the way Karl, after the captain of the first colony ship here.

>>2161013
A few blocks ahead, past that building
>Taxla points to a skyscraper
Museum is just beyond it, in a big open area.
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>>2161017
I’m a noblewoman. I don’t exactly find much pleasure in being treated like an animal, and would have no issue systematically purging this entire planet.

And I’m fully clothed. How would light be an issue exactly?
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>>2161020
Common law, passed sometime ago. Most took to it with glee, specifically the Kroak, deep dislike of the scaleless.

>>2161022
>Taxla stops in tracks and turns to her
As a gentlemen I won't respond with action to that, but these are my people and I have kin on this world. I wouldn't go bad mouthing them in my presence.
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>>2161022
Jezebel, I don't think it's good to threaten people on their own planet
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>>2161030
It would be cowardly to threaten them on my planet.
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>>2161031
Then threaten them on Trojan, or at least have something to back it up
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>>2161036
>she says nothing, continuing to walk fowards
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>>2161031
I would not expect to differ from any rules or laws on your planet lady, nor would I speak ill of your people unless I had cause to. Now we are just at the building now see
>The imposing museum comes into view
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>>2161021
>>2161020
Quite interesting then Baron. We usually name our planets after mythological figures or war heroes from Old Earth.But the tradition of naming them after colonial captains is quite popular on the new colonies.
>>2161022
>He looks at her
>Then looks at all the armed guards
>Then back at her
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>The courtyard is mostly deserted, and some unusual looking soldiers garbed in all black and wearing fully enclosing helmets fitted with reflective visors
Ok everyone just be quiet, Ill handle these.
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>in a stunning show, a broadcast on all major news channels, by Emperor Kinrotos XVI, is being taken
>Note: this is broadcasted to nearly every federation world, most ambassadors should recieve this.
Hail, federation. I am Emperor Kinrotos XVI. Today, we must discuss the brutal massacre of nearly 40 ploraxian spacers, men, women, and children, and 30 ploraxian government staff by the Feroxian Government. This brutal murder was enough to shed tears. They were shot, beaten, blown to bits, hacked, and even EATEN by the foul leaders on Ferox. While one of the total ploraxians of 61 is missing, we are going to pursue the following actions. Until the Feroxian government formally apologizes, and amends their laws, along with paying reperation to the families affected, we shall enforce a full blockade in and out of the Feroxian homeworld. The Feroxians shall regret their heinous actions against these innocent citizens.
>the transmission ends, with some bloody photos of the carnage shown. People gasp throughout the broadcast, and their opinions are swayed
>a ploraxian fleet is prepped for action, and ready to blockade the Feroxians, along with a preliminary force of 2,500 marines.
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>>2161037
Just don't go starting a fight, I'd like not to risk me lives or my friend's lives for you
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>The black garbed soldiers begin to approach, they are shorter and thinner than Taxla and are carrying black ray guns fitted with scopes
>The leader has a strange looking device in his back, almost like a rocket
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>>2161048
>He alerts his government and watches with interest
Let us wait here. I want to see what this is about
>Inside a small feeling of something resembling respect for Ploraxians starts to grow
Who would have known the birds had the balls.
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>>2161048
>they end up receiving a letter with the seal of the East Galactic Company in red wax plastered on the front.
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>>2161058
>communications are set between the two governments
>>2161061
>the letter is delivered to the emperor and the ploraxian embassy
>they see that the Drakul do not like this blockade.
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>>2161048
>With a sigh he begins accessing any official statements from ether side he can find and starts planning for when he has to get involved.
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>>2161069
>the letter sits there, waiting to be opened
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>The leader hails to Taxla
"Yss knight, many greetings to you and yours, what are you doing here, who are these beasts your bring, new exhibits?"
>The other Ene begin to cackle
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>>2161077
>desire to purge intensifies
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>>2161052
Uhhhh Taxla
>He looks at the Baron
Do you have a weapon? These fuckers don't look like they're here to say hello and I'd rather not bring fists to a gunfight.
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>>2161081

w͢e ̇hͬͭͯ͐ͩͪ̚͢åͧ̓ͤvͦ̍̏ẻ̃ͤ̐͞ ͠ǫͣ̎̽ͮ̃̉͒ù͊̂ͬ̕r̆ ̛ͣ̉͋̃̍̾ͩc̊̀ͫ̍̓̋͊l͋ͩͪ̈́ͭ͜åws
͊͒ͭ͊ͩͨ̓
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>>2161074
>he opens the letter
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>>2161077
Gora shro rokka dooro
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>>2161084
Well if you can block a rocket with your claws we're alright but if you can't we might be as my people call it "fucked".
>>2161069
>He notices it but can do nothing except transfer it to another diplomat as he is currently busy
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>>2161085
>the letter is completely blank
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>>2161080
"This one looks mad, and ugly too, sure it isn't a dummy"
>They cackle some more as another two decloak behind the group

>>2161081
Just stay calm, Ene are tricksters at heart, just don't let it seem like it's getting to you or it will get worse.

We are here to see the Board, we found the cache that was brought here recently, and we need something from it

"Oh, so you and the beasts found the archeo crap they hauled here earlier. Lucky you then, the whole board is in there, hence us"
>He points to several more decloaking Ene
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>>2161089

t̆͛ͫ̀̚h̷̎âtͩ̓͗̑͑s̓̐ͦ͆ ̄͡w̆͟ha̾͐ͫͦ̏t̢̔̏̍ͨ͗͒ ̃̂ͫ͋͂̚tͧ͋͛h̵̎e̎̃ͪͧ͌̇ ͝cͭ̌ͮ̔h̵̋i͗ͩ̏͜t̨̿i̢ň̶ͪ͌ ͋͆ͨ͐̋̓̚͡i̽ͯ̊͋̆̐́́s̈͒̈ͩ̈́ ̴͗ͨ̐́f̒͌ͤŏr̈́͊͒ͪ̚ ͬͤ̃͛́s̡̈i̽̾̎̄̿̄́l͐̑̓̀̊́y͑ͤ̎̎ ̎̑ͭ͊́
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>>2161100
Ahhhh sadly Prethoryn I am not lucky enough to be blessed with chitin. Wait how do you know it can stop rockets?
>Desiretoknowmore.gif
>>2161094
Alright but if I get atomized by a missile I am blaming you Baron.
>He closes his eyes and attempts to ignore the prospect of this ignoble death
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>>2161069
>>2161048
>meanwhile, in an undisclosed Ploraxian Naval Base
>a bunch of admirals are there
Heil!
Today, we shall prep our fleet to blockade the Feroxian planet
>admiral Obloss the Younger is there
Heil, heil.
I have organized a fleet of nearly 20 corvettes, 10 cruisers, 4 carriers, 30 patrol frigates for MP duties in low orbit patrol, a unknown amount of fighters, along with 5 battleships. We also are bringing with us nearly 2500 marines, and about 400 IFV's with us as a preliminary force.
Prep the fleet. Sieg Ploraxia!
>they salute and prep their ships for combat
>resistance is swift, and they appear to manage to get near ferox
>they have about 95% of the planet's orbit in their grasp, and capture many important stations to the Feroxian Economy and trading arm.
>now they capture the last stations, albeit sustaining heavy casualties. Now, the entire orbit is theres. Only the Feroxian Navy (only one super dreadnought) shall arrive to test their battle skills.
>commando operations are being held.
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>>2161110
w̓̌͛̚e̴͋ͫ̓̏l̶ͦlͧͫͭͣͦͬ ̛ͧ̇̌a͌ͦ̀͆͋ͦt̨ͣ̇̀͛̈̄ ͮ̋̒͌̄͌̚l̃͑́̂̔ea͐ͨͪ̓̂ṡt͛͋̾ ̾͘ü̴ͫͬ̈̈́ͨ̓n̶ͩ͛̂įt͊͊ͫ͝'̉̑̕s̑̓̆͝ ̵t͜we̔̉̄lͦ̔̍̊v̡̌̆̃̈́̿ͬe̓ ̾ͦ͌̓̐̈̂͢an̛ͤ̍̈́͆͋̓͂d̎͊ͨ͂̀̓̌ ̓̊ͨ̈́͊̇ẻͦ͝iͨ͐̐̀ͩ͘g̉͊̏͊̾ͮhͣ̄͛̆ͩ͋͟t̸́ͫ̊͌̈́ ͫͧ̃ͩͦ͐ͨ͟sa͗ẏ̴̈̓́̾ ̸̓ͬtͫͣͬ̿͡h̛͗̿atͮ̉ͤͪͫ̾s̸̈̔̉͊ͩ̽̑ ̨ͪẘͯ̍h̿̀̔̓̀̎̀aͮ͗̈́̉ͧt̎̒ͤͧͣ͝ ̛ͣ̊ͤi̊͌ͧ͋tͫ̑͗̋͢sͯ̈̓̾ͦ ͊̐͐͛̀f̓ͣ̆ͮ̂ō̑ͤ̆ͯ̽r̸̄
ͬ͂͛͘bͤ̀ͤͧ́u̇tͪ͒̆̇̈́ ͐͌̈́̈̾͋e͋v̏ͨ̓́̔̒ȩ̇͊̓̽̎ņͦ̋ ͦͧ̆̈́̈̀ͪï̶̚f͊ ̢̇̋ï̏ͭ̀t ͋d͛ͧ̄̂̉͟oeͬ̃ͤs̽̈͌͊̏n̒̽ͫ͛͒'̧̑ͤ̀͐ͪ̏t̆̀ ͛̆͢wor̛k̡͒ ͘t̵̀̽̑̒̒h͝i̸s̊̏ͤ ̍̀̿b̄͠o̽̄d̂̾̄ͤ͠y̆ i͆s̍͗̇̋ͭͫ j̓͒u̵͑s͐̌̿͘t̎̂ͭͨͣ ̈́͐͛o͌̇n̡͐ͬ̄̿̓e͑ͭ̒̇͆̇ ̍̌̐͆̕oͧ͑̿ͭ̈́f͂ͤ͒ͤ̔ͧ̀ ͮ̂̔ͯ̂ͦmͩ̋aͮ̓ňͮ͑ͧỷ̧̂ͭ̌͐̄
͂̊͊̋̎ś͐ͪ̚o͂ ̓ͮ̾f́̓ͬ̈̒ee̸̐l̡̍̈͗̄̏̚ f̐̍̍ͬ͑͒r̴ͪẽ̌eͣ͆̃́̐̐͟ ̶̆̐̄̏̍̇̚tǫ͒̿ ͒̓ͫ̏͂̍̀uͮ̏̚sͮͩ̿͌e u̿ͬ̔̋̊ͫs͊̐ͩͬ͑̌̾͜ ̽̕a̛̽s̊͋̓͛̓͐ͯ a̐͗̿̑ ̀b̽̓̋o͢d̍ͨy̶ͤ͒ͤ̾ ̶̈́ͭͨs͡ḩ̿̂íelͫͭͯ̀dͯ̏ͮ̓̏̇ ̡̓̎́̐


a͒̾̄̌̔̿͊͞n͋ͯ͑ͫ͐͐ͤdͦ͛͒̀̋ ̉̾͂͒͋͡e̊̓ͣ͋̉í̢̐̈͋̑g͊̋͋̋͒h̡ͣ̌̓ͪ͊͗t̸̔̋̃ͭ͊̚ ̡̾̎ͬ̇͐͆w̿̒͂ͪ̋͠oul̉̈́d̈́͘ ̨ͪ͊̒ͣ̏̚be̊ͨͦ̊ͨ h͗͆ͩ͊̄ͦ̌ȧ̈̾pp͝y̓̌̂̾͊ t̵̏ͭȍ̌͜ ̽̐͐ͮͣf̔ͭͬͤ̓ͣ̀i̔̿͛xͯͭ͘ ͣ̿̍̕t͒͌́̃̚ḩ͌ͣ̐ą̌ͤ͒̊͂t̆͌̍ͨ̾ͪ̔͝ ͑́̊͂͋̌͞pͫ̒̊̾͒ͦͧr͛o̍̃bͧ̀l̵eͧ̀̓͋̑mͮ͒̈́̋̐ͫ͞
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>>2161110
That thing in his back isn't a missile, it's a blackout mortar. Allows them to commit their massacres, quite good on Avardroids though.
Ok look we are going now to see the board, been fun talking.
>The officer steps in front of Taxla
"Not without us, the guards can wait here for you, we are security here, so you'll come with us"
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>>2161112
>Sanguine taps his fingers upon his desk
Sigh, troublesome birds aren’t they?

...

Are they?
Hmmm...


Let’s see..
>epic scheming commences
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>>2161112
>He listens to it on his Vox. Laughing as he hears the reports of IFVs being used to take out space stations
>>2161119
How nice of you Prethoryn. But I think the Baron will allow all of us to survive this encounter unscathed. Also I will give you a maybe to the chitin offer.
>>2161121
Is it safe to use on organics? And if the board is this well protected then they really must be influential. How big of an organization are they Baron? Please excuse my ignorance.
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>>2161133
Blackout mortars kill all electric devices in a certain area, except the Blackout squads. As for the organisation, it's very new but gathered some political heavies to run it, including the Prince of Ene himself and the Dukes brother Horn of Gold. They are small but very powerful.
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>>2161123
>it appears that the Ploraxians overhear rumours about Drakul annoyance to the blockade. They appear to disregard them, but keep another two fleets on standby in the case of a Drakul Invasion
>>2161133
>it appear the webm's and other video files on galactic sites like WarLeak appear to cause much laughter among war enthusiasts, over the creative use of IFV's. The blockade would be enforced fastly, with troops going down, doing commando raids, and enforcing the blockade with fighters and patrol frigates.
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>>2161140
>He writes this down on a journal he brought with
Well let us hope the Board is friendlier than these guys.
>>
[Calls for a ceasing of hostilities and a diplomatic meeting to discuss the issue]
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>>2161140
>the ploraxian realms diplomats arrive on Dukedom capitals, and wish to secure the purchase of these blackout mortars.
>>2161148
>And, more troops, with 2500 more marines, a force of nearly 1,100 IFV's and Tanks combined, along with 4000 normal infantry, and 1000 rangers are being sent into orbit, in order to maintain a military presence on the surface, and conduct raids on some important areas.
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>>2161148
>Sanguine himself would invite the Emperor, or as he put it “anyone authorised to make binding and meaningful deals” to a meeting on a neutral world by the name of Paaldra Tempus, located halfway between ploraxian and Drakul space.
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>>2161149
Horns of Gold is actually a nice Kroak, I've met him several times, scholarly boy, Scales of Gold is very protective of him. Bo is a Imin so he is naturally nice. The two Yss are Baron Kotox and Baron Yamx, both I have met once. Then the two Ene are Prince Eqen, who is a very skittish creature and his brother Nokon, a scholar who is more level headed than Eqen but prone to following his brothers directives.
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>>2161159
>>2161159
>a consular frigate is sent towards the world with the Drakul
>>2161157
>Official communications and another cosular frigate are sent to The Peoples Republic of Scealix
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>>2161159
>Contacts his people and requests to be allowed to attend the talks.
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>>2161175
>a large table would be set out in the open air, it would be dusk when the ploraxians arrive and sanguine would be seated at the head of the table with four guards standing beside him, armed with swords and axes
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>>2161179
>a single unarmed member of their empire is permitted to attend
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>>2161169
Small council, are they warriors?
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>>2161159
>>2161158
ooc: forgive my miscommunication, I am NOT occupying vex's world, just blockading it. Yes, troops are present on space stations and moons and what not, but not the actual planet. They are still in orbit, they haven't even landed on the planet. We are just blockading. Is that clear?
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>>2161191
Scholars, except Prince Eqen and Nokon, Nokon is leader of the Bakckout group we just met, who are the most elite soldiers in all Ene society.
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>>2161195
I'm not impressed by your warriors. But I have been wrong before
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>>2161197
Ene blackout soldiers may seem unthreatening, but everything going dark before death comes or a knife in the back from a unexpected angle has been the end of many who thought the same of them. They may seem unthreatening, but that's their greatest trick.
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>>2161205

ẅ͒̓͋̌ͩ͜eͨ̇͒̊̒͝ ͝hͯa̒̇ͭͨͮͬ̕v̢̽͒e̷ͪ̒́͊̂̓ n̿ͦ̿ͯ̽ͫ̂͟ȯͧ̍ ̡id̀́̒eͬ̇a͆ wͩ̂̒̄̄̋h͆̋̋̐at͋̾ wͮ̽̈́͡éͪ̓r̡̄̇̀e̋ ̉̿ͧ͂m̎e̿͋̑ͣ̊̀e̛ͬ͊̆̿̃tͯi͒ͨ̊ͦn̚g ̇̌ͮ́àb̌ͣͣ̄ǫͩͣ͐̈́̒̈̎u̢͊t̉͛ ̡͂̒bͤ͌̈́͌̿u̧͑ͤ̉̃͗t ̋ͣ͋́w̄̐̏͂e͆͊̌̒̍r̈̏̑͋͐e ͬhͧ̔͛̽é̉̐̾ͨ̈́̂r̷̽ͪe͐́̈́̑ ̡̎a̓ͣͪ̎͋̈́n͡y͐͘w̌̎ͯ̌͒̈̚a̽̈́̄̑̑̇̽͠y͑̇̌́ͩ̽s͞
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>>2161205
Have you tried stabbing a creature that can see in deep ocean without light, I can feel the heart beats of everyone in 50 meters as well, and let me tell you it's a headache
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>>2161218
Impressive, doubt it's gonna stop them planting a round in your back. Ene fight dirty. They have a simple battle mantra.

"Victory justifies the means"
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>>2161227
Let us shoot the creature that has internal regeneration and is resistant against kinetics, that'll work
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>>2161249

w̷̾͂̀ͣ́̄o̸ͤ̈ͦ̀͑͑͗w͑,͒͆́ ̏̔̔̿y̏ͫͨ̋͒ͮ͑ò͊̄̋ͯ̚uͤ͛ͯ͋͡ ̒͛ͤ̓̒̏s̚ur͒͋͘e̸ͭ͐̃̽ͣ̑ͫ ar͛̽̈̐̂ͣe̋͆ ̈́̕š̵͊̆͆͒c͋ͩ͛̆͋̀̚͝á͂͛ry͋̄̾̀̔ͭ̂
̧̊̒́l͛͡ook̀ͯ ̉̔̒͊a̸ͭ̏͆̊̄t̸̋ ̷̇̄̀̃̚uͭ͊̃̓͛ͣ̓s ͂ͤ̀ͭͮ̍
̨̇̾̇w̶ͪͪe̊ͩ͌͘ ̨a͛ͮͨr͛̓͜e̓ͦ̆ͭ̉̽̇͡ ̸ͨͭ̒s̓̽̽͋̀ͩo͗ͫ͐ͬ ͪͫ͛͌͑sͫͭ́̑̐̋ċ̵̍͛a͗ͤͯ̋̇̇͘r̷͌̉eͪ͛͊̐ͣ̃͌d̡̊̔̋ͨ ̔͆̋ͨ͡ö́̾f̏̈́ͨ͗̍̒͋ ̊͛̑ͦy̷ͬ͛̌̈́̈o̓͒ͭ̈͌͐̍͢û̑͂̃
w̄̐ͪöͦ͘ẅ́͋ͭ̿ͪ̄̑
̨ͧ̂ͫͧt͞r̚u͛́l̶̂̐y̎̓̓ͤ̃ ͛͡t̨ͨͦ͛̄ͧ̇hͬͭ̑̍ḯͩ͊̂s͊ͣ ̏̈́̚iͬ̎ͭ̌s̄ͫ̍̄ͮ͒ͩ͡ ̈͒͗î̴̿̾m͛p͆͐̀̑̽ͮő͒͊͆̔rͫ̔ͮ͒̍͊͑t̿aͨ̊̓̊̈́͒ͤn̷̏ͣͤt̄̿ͣ̈́̚͢ ͧỉ͗͌ͪ̎n̢͋̓ͬ̔̿ͯf̓̊̐ͭͪ͠ỏ̓̆ͨͧr̸̊̽m̊ͨ̉̒̒a͑̽t̆̂i͗ͫ̋̇͑̂̃͜o̴͑ͧͪ̆ǹ͡ ͌͋̓̽ͫ̑t̵͂̄o̍͌̈́̊͌͠ ̿̓̏͌̔k͢n̏͗͂ͪ͜o͛w͐̊̍̓ͣ ̷̆̄ͦ͗͗w̵͂ͧͮh̔̒i̽l̀e͛̿̎͗ ̷w͆̌́e̓ ̵ͭ̏ā̓̌̀̚r͟e͗͐̊͆̃͡ ̸d̛̆͊̌͌ͦo̐i̚nͪ̏͌͋g͐ ̴̀̾̂d͗ͣ̎̄ͯ̈́͐i̛ͯ͒͛ͫ̐̊ṕ͒̋̃͐̕l̀o̽̇͌̃̔m̆̍ͦ̐̽̀a̡̍ͣ͐̍͐̈́c̡͌̐͌̏y͐͜ ͌ͣ̈́ͫ͟t̏ͤ̚h͑̈ͤ̎̂̄i͡n̓̐͊͛͜g͐ͮs̒̐̃̓̈͗̀ ̈́́͗ͤ̎̊
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>>2161249
>He rolls his eyes
With that arrogance you seem like a Ploraxian. Unable to accept your own flaws and unable to accept any failure.
>He looks around the museum looking at the old Avarian tech and marvels at the old Avarian art as well
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>>2161395
I know Prethoryn. I for one am just shaking in my boots.
>He says in a monotone voice and mumbles
"Maybe we'll have to test how resistant you are to tank shells..."
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>>2161505
I have many flaws, I can't wield a sword, I'm a poor shot, I'm missing a finger, my remaining family hates me, I even have fears admiral. Not that I'm going to tell you them.
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>>2161112
Narg:This can only end well...
>Garry sends out a email to the Council
Garry:Aaaand send...this will end badly
Grod:Maybe they can talk it out, still, I think that blockading a planet because of a few hostages is silly
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>>2161180
>>2161182
>Several Ploraxian ambassadors are there
Ah, Drakul, come, let us talk. We shall discuss the blockade. I also prefer having the Feroxians here as well.
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>>2162282
>it appears that three more battleships are being sent to reinforce the blockade. They are digging in for the assault by the super dreadnought
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>>2162282
Well I do not.
I do not care about this blockade, nor do I care about your dead civilians. They mean nothing to me.

What I do care about however, is that your petty little squabbling does not hinder my operations.

You do understand that I have trade deals with the feroxians, do you not?
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>>2162287
The blockade is meant to help force the Feroxians to stop their aggression against Ploraxian Citizens. The blockade is meant to cut off trade by 97%, save for vital, necessary ingredients.
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>>2162290
And the issue arises when my company trades with those you seek to blockade.

Now, the question is, how do you intend to make this worth my while?
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>>2162292
Let us say that we can provide you with a scientific exchange.
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>>2162294
Sigh.
No.

My first demand, is that you agree that this meeting never took place
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>>2162297
We will agree. And also, we can provide you with compensation. Perhaps reducing the tariffs on bloodwine exported to ploraxia?
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>>2162299
Stop interrupting. You are in no position whatsoever to negotiate, only hope I do not ask for too much.

My second demand revolves around two moons.

They are suitable for the growth of a particular plant that I have vested interests in.
One of them is located outside the border of ploraxian space, the other outside of feroxians space.


They now belong to my establishment. Understand?
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>>2162304
Very well. Those moons are yours. As long as you do not interfere in the blockade, those moons are good for your development.
>He raises his hand for a handshake, to finalize the deal.
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>>2162306
I am not finished.
And I told you to stop interrupting.

My third demand is that under no circumstances are you to investigate any activities that take place upon these moons. They are barren rocks and there is no reason to even suspect them. No matter what takes place.

You will also legally defend our right to these moons regardless of any other empires wishing to claim them as their own.
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Scealix Is willing to host peace talks with both parties to end the current hostilities.
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>>2162310
>>2162304
>>2162297
>>2162306
Very well. We agree to these terms. But, we have one of our own: you must not interfere in this crisis. That is all.
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>A larger Ene in Blackout gear walks out and hails to the group

"The Board is ready to see you now. Be on your best behaviour and show the utmost respect."

>The trooper points to a hallway with a large door open before he cloaks and vanishes
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>The Feroxians, as can be expected, did not take this blockade lightly and its a miracle that the dreadnought MOTHERS ANGER did not open fire on the ships, rather it pulled back, assuming a defensive station above Ferox's largest mountain.

>a scream of a message rips though the planets atmosphere, sent to any and all ships in the system even destroying some comm units within a few thousand kilometers, such was its power. A return line is possible, but seems unintended

"YOU WOULD DROWN IN BLOOD AGAIN SKY-STRIDERS?"
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>>2162326
By the fucking stone will you shut up?

My fourth demand is that this meeting be leaked to the general public. Only that what is leaked is in fact an incredibly passionate Sanguine demanding an end to the conflict before any more sentient blood is spilled. I want this known on the planet of ferox in particular.

My final demand is that you do not destroy any of the critical leadership of the feroxians.

All their leaders must remain alive.
Understood?

Agreeing to all of my demands, you have then, and only then, guaranteed Drakul neutrality.
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>>2162332
>having arraigned a quick meeting with Hears-The-Call
The Scealix Have no desire to see violence during what was supposed to be the founding of a peaceful organisation, we are willing to host peace talks or advice on how to end this without war.
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>>2162341
>The line crackles and snarls in mimicry of Hears' own roars of outrage, the Lord of Ferox cursing in every language and dialect he knows

"THIS ONE HAS THE DESIRE TO TEAR THEIR HIDES FROM THEIR BACKS AND FEAST ON THEIR MARROW"

>A crash sounds and a few yelps reach through the connection as Hears hurls a nearby object at the far wall........ a rather long distance

"THEY DRAW FEROXIAN IRE AND DISRESPECT OATHMAKE, THEY SHOULD BE HURLED INTO THE EXPANSE WITH AS MUCH FEATHERS AS FLESH FOR PROTECTION"

>another scream as yet another item is sent hurling, it sounded like a chair this time and the screams and sounds of anger do not stop for several minutes. After the 5th minute, Hears returns to hearing range and in a hoarse and panting voice growls out the remainder of his speech

"But if there is no chose, then this one wishes for a promise, That should the Sky-striders try their tricks, nothing will attempt to stop my wrath?"
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>>2162350
We will guaranty the peace at the talks, anyone braking truce will be declared war on the Sceali.
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>>2161395
>>2161505
>>2161548
>Carter snaps awake from his sleepwalking

Hwat? What is going on? Are we at the Council yet?
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>>2162357
We are going now, they are ready to meet us.
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>>2162352
>the silence hangs by a thread, only worried by the crack of the vox

"If you contact them before we do, This one suggests you inform them that they will remove
this line of ships or Feroxians will do it themselves, respond with the location of meeting or do it over Comms, this one cares not."

>the transmission severs to the Sceali and Hears sighs, rubbing his head and turns to the body on the floor as well as the damaged floor around it

"remove it"

>with a dismissive gesture Hears takes a seat on the Iron cast throne, watching the veiwer and waiting
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>>2162358
Huh. That took some time.

>Carter notices the different guards

Who are they?
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>>2162359
We will provide a neutral location for the meeting.
>>2162326
>Jammis contacts you and advises of the terms offered in >>2162359 as well as of his intent to bring peace to the conflict.
Will you send a representative please?
>The Scealix send one dreadnought, two battleships, two cruisers, one carrier and eight frigates to the conflict.
The meeting will be held on the dreadnought, we cannot guaranty that our food is fit for non humans but we have tried, you are welcome to bring your own.
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>>2162364
Ene Blackout troops, elite of their species. They are here because of Eqen and his brother is their commander. There's a few dozen you can see, most are cloaked from sight, watching us.
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>>2162370
I see.
So, when shall we meet the Council? You said they are ready now?
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>>2162373
We are going now, they are ready to meet us now.
>Taxla begins leading the way down the hall into the meeting room
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>>2162377
>Carter follows

>Esquisite Dukedom architecture is seen, and if one looks closely a few uncloaked Ene can be detected.
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>>2162382
>Jezebel keeps walking, waiting for something interesting to happen
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>>2162382
>Several chairs have been placed beside one another, with a large desk on a raised part of the floor near the end of the room
>6 reptiles sit behind the desk, two Ene, two Yss, one Kroak and one Imin

We must take our seats and wait until one of them speaks up.
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>>2162391
>>2162386
>Carter takes a seat, before pulling out a mug with coffee.

>He then calmly takes out the cylinder, puts in on the table, but keeps it in his hand.
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>>2162393
>One of the memebers, the Kroak, pips up
Horns of Gold: What is this device you bring before us scaleless one? This is surely Avarian design.
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>Meanwhile during this international clusterfuck in a Trio's space van near Megaplex
>Narg looks at the notes
Narg:Okay, we have only four days to get the presents! What should they be?
Grod:Hmmm...Jezebel needs one since we, kinda broke her arm...well Garry did
Garry:Heeeeyyyy!...true...what should we give her?
Grod:She does like masks I think
Narg:Exactly, I think I saw mask vendor in Ularnki
Garry:Hmpf, why don't I just make one?
Narg:Because they like their masks shiny and rare, and he sells masks that are just like that
Garry:Fine...
Narg:Jezebel gets a mask, uhhh...Jammis! What do we get for him?
Grod:Hmmm...dunno
Garry:They seem to have been warrior trans-humanists
Narg:What's that?
Garry:I think that means that they want to be turned into robots or something...so maybe a calculator? A very good calculator!
Narg:Calculator...okay, uhhh, Taxla!
Garry:We did break his ship, soooo
Narg:I see the point, we will get him a new shuttle! I think I saw one just like his in the shop.
Grod:Good, I'll check it out.
Narg:Aight...next issssss Carter!...uhhhh what do we give him?
Grod:Hmmm...he does seem to like knowing about other nations, so I'll get him a "Pocket Guide to the Galaxy:Expanded Version"
Narg:Good, good...Karl!
Garry:Ship figurine! Of a UE ship!
Narg:Okay...Ovaa
Grod:We can give him a bunch of new plant seeds from home, he likes farming, right?
Narg:I think so...
>Narg writes in
Narg:Uhhh Prethoryn 1
Grod:Hmmmm...he did complain about being smaller, so...
Garry:A hover board!
Narg:That's a splendid idea!...Krexlorr
Grod:He seems to like krill and tie, so...a tie with krill on it
Narg:Yes...Rukaar, Moanai and Guthank
Garry:Uhhh...new finger for Rukaar, hmmm a gun for Moanai and a, I unno, hammer for Guthank
Narg:Okayyy...Dell
Grod:Maybe some oil...no wait! A train set! He likes trains, right?
Narg:He does fly in it, so yes! I think!...Iron Bloom lads!
Garry:Hmmm a lot of...I unno, they seem to be naked, so sweaters
Narg:Good old Giftday sweater!...Cythres!
Grod:We give him...hmmm, they have a lot of legs/ arms, so mittens? Or socks?
Narg:Eight mittens and eight socks!..Hears
Garry:We shall give him an axe and coupon for free swimming lessons!
Narg:Sounds good...Bosun
Grod:Eyepatche and a hook, he does sound kinda like an Allvee
Narg:Giftday themed eyepatch and a hook...Inkito
Garry:He does seem to like technology, so new phone...Uphone 59
Narg:Luxurious...Karazim
Grod:He seems to like Dawn and such, so a painting of that
Narg:Artistic!...Asmodeus
Garry:Hmmm...he likes weird stuff I think, so a very, very weird hat!
Narg:Quirky...and the last one...Thel!
Grod:He seems to like sun, and their peeps seem to like sports, soooo a treadmill
Narg:Sounds good...aaaand my list is done! Now! To shopping!
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>>2162398
We found this for sale in a market on the world of Trojan. The sigil on the bottom is what brought us to the Avarian station, in search of something to open it.

>One of the council members, a Yss, speaks up

Baron Yamx: We found many empty cylinders of similar design, and had them brought to us. He machine used to open them is like a suction cup that twists the lid open.
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>>2162369
>the ploraxians send several representatives, including Inkito
>they wish to end this conflict as well
>rumour has it the emperor is arriving as well!
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>>2162336
We will agree to these terms. But, the leadership... we may not be able to guarantee that. We will leak it, and Sanguine? we will leak the terms, and will portray you in a friendly manner, only a friendly one. Other than that, we agree to these terms.
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>>2162427
Can we use this machine? We are just as curious of this item as you are, and this one certainly has something inside.
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>the feroxians wait for the diplomat ship, their weapons and shield at full power, Target locks flit across the fleet ready to unleash hell at the instant they are ordered to do so
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>>2162436
Do not leak the actual events of this meeting, only a mere fabrication. Nobody is to know what transpired.

Now sign here.
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>>2162439
>the ploraxians ready their marines and ships to fire at their command
>they too wait for the ship
>the emperors flagship, the IPN Kajurii, is being sent when the neutral ship arrives.
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>>2162431
>>2162439
>Both sides are kept separated and taken to video conference rooms.
I hope we can have a face to face meeting soon but for now these cameras are able to display images appropriate for your peoples eyes and other settings.
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>>2162441
I will. But, I am not going to make you look like a literal messiah. we will just portray this meeting as a trade-meet, with some off-topic discussion. Let us talk in friendship
>he signs
Deal.
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>>2162445
>the feroxian warlord stares at the camra scowling

"whoever is there, show your colors and be known"

>his blade is deactivated but is twirled between his fingers
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>>2162438
>The Ene with a crown sitting near the middle looks directly at Carter
Prince Eqen: And why should we let you and the rest if those animals be allowed to use anything from Avaria?

>A Imin raises his large hand
Abbott Bo: Patience Eqen, they have the look of warriors no doubt, but we could use the knowledge possible stored within, is that not the goal of the SHA?
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>>2162449
>several Ploraxians, in full ambassadorial and miltary dress greet him
Hail, Feroxian. We are here to negotiate about the blockade.
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>>2162447
Wonderful.
Now get out of my sight.
Remember, I only came here to try and prevent a war.
Nothing else.
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>>2162453
"Get your filthy, unclean ships out of my system"

>he doesn't say anything else for a good 30 seconds, pacing this way and that as though the very image of the Ploraxions was an insult to him......and in truth it was
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>>2162451
>Carter puts the cylinder back in his...well, back into his chest cavity really

We discovered it being sold on Trojan, and it seems this one has items inside. I believe you mentioned finding only empty ones?

Regardless, we are fully willing to share any and all knowledge found. We simply ask to open it and see ourselves.

>He takes a sip of coffee

Perhaps this info could help your decisions.

>Carter pulls out a photo of the captured Avardroid

Our friend Cythres here managed to hack into an Avardroid, and found evidence of what happened to them. This info, though slightly corrupted, may likely be some of the only Avarian video information left in the galaxy, considering the state of Avardroids now.

>He leaves the photos on the table.

I am not sure how important such a video would be to you, but we are willing to share its contents as well.
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>>2162459
Perhaps it would be best if both parties outlined their understanding of the events that lead to this point.
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>>2162472
"these scum sucking, shit eating, cloud copulating, brazen bastards of a Sky-strider have wrapped a ring of impurity around the all mother, a ring that if it is not removed will be torn apart by force"

>the Huntsman continues his pacing, a claw scoring a line along the wall as he paces
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>>2162470
Baron Kotox: By the ancestors this is a vital find indeed, personally I think that this video log is far more important to us than letting scaleless ones using a glorified can opener
>Abbot Bo and Horns of Good begin to agree with him, but Eqen and Nokon are still against the idea, but Baron Yamx has still to make a choice.
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>>2162480
>>2162459
Let us say that we have a plan to eliminate the blockade, but, for that to happen, the Feroxians must agree with these terms!
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>>2162488
"This one is going to kill you."
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>>2162490
Not aboard a Scealix Vessel you won’t.
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>>2162484
>Taxla begins to speak

We have also numerous Avarian artifacts, though admittedly they are simple rayguns and terminal info.

However, there is more. These Avardroids, while simple bots, were found at a Security Checkpoint.

It is possible, albiet not comfirmed, that some of these droids may share coding with the Manu droids, for instance. While they are not Legates, they could at least help our cause in understanding why they stopped functioning.

All we ask is to see what is inside the cylinder.
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>>2162491
"it depends if he is within smelling distance"
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>>2162500
>Horns of Gold immediately looks up
Horns of Gold: So, you say you could perhaps get the Manu droids to work? That would be a major adbpvacne in military technology, and would help with our Avarian relations. Now all we need is something to make Optio's work, I'm aware they share some of the functionality with Centurions.
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>>2162506
I am saying that it is a possibility for both the Manu and Optio droids. These Avardroids have not been wiped nor tampered with, and contained rare video. It is possible that the coding might contain the necessary pieces to advance our cause in fixing them.

This, along with the contents of this cylinder and the video, would be a huge gain for our people and perhaps even help the Avarians become less...isolated in their searches. After all, you said you had only empty cylinders. This one is not, and furthermore we can confirm that we have rare video, multiple small Avarian artifacts, and preserved partial coding of this Avarian droid.

>Carter pipes up

Our only request is to see the contents, nothing more. After that, we will be out of your scales.
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>>2162505
>Just double checks that the ventilators are set up so the dignitaries can’t find each other by smell and that there are at least two bunkheads closed anywhere the diplomats have access to.
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>>2162517
>The board members all begin to murmur, with the two Ene hissing loudly and painting at the assembled strangers

>Sometimes passes, before Eqen turns to the group

Prince Eqen: Atlhough I am against the action, you have been granted permission to use the openers, on the condition that you transfer care of theses aforementioned items to the SHA for scientific analysis and study, as well as share the knowledge you find within this cylinder. Abbot Bo will accompany you to the laborite where it is being stored. This hearing, is now closed.

>He gets up and walks out with Ekon close behind, the other me,beers smile to the aliens before moving on with only Abbot Bo remaining

Abbot Bo: If you would accompany me, I will show you the can openers, and I will answer any questions along the way
>He smiles and ushers the group to entrance
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>>2162517
>He suddenly wakes up after falling asleep in the museum.
What happened Taxla? Did we figure out what the cylinder is yet?
>>2162522
>He tries to establish a Vox link with the ship to listen to the negotiations
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>>2162543
>Carter leans over and hands him a StimUp! Juice box

Naw, but we are about to.
>>2162541
Thank you. We are honored to see this be opened.

Perhaps it is an ancient weapon?Or secret data plans?Or even Avardroid data?
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>>2162546
Who knows what it could contain? These Avarians are very mysterious, their technology is quite advanced, although certain aspects may have fallen off in the last few centuries, many of their technological advances are ahead of most modern empires. A shame they are almost unaware of how to work most it.

>>2162543
Not yet, but we are about to unravel it now, scaleless one. Please follow me and we will uncover the secret together.
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>>2162546
>in a hushed voice
So that’s it? We don’t keep the contents? Why did we come here in the first place?
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>>2162554
You will keep it, as what has been traded for it is quite sufficient. Some of the can that had contents were just old photos, letters and some blueprints for work sites far away. We don't have much interest in what these cans hold in all honesty, but we wish to be informed of what they contain, so that we can document it. Every piece of their history we document is a step closer to enlightenment.
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>>2162543
I wish I had better news, I’m having difficulty getting the Feroxians to mentally step back to the triggering incident and analyse the Ploraxian understanding of events and the Ploraxians are probably waiting for something that they recognise as part of the diplomatic process, if both parties have no objections I would be happy to have more outlooks on this problem.
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>>2162556
Good. This is agreeable.
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>>2162554
>The ambassador walks in, reading a leaflet from the museum and followed by a guard, struggling to keep up with his brisk pace
Well I don't know about you but some of these exhibits are fascinating.
Aren't they?
>He asks to the guard, clearly tired from having being dragged around the museum at mach speeds.
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>>2162557
"if you wish to whisper talk with others, whisper talk. This one will be here trying to get closer to these scrawny prey and rend them limb from limb"

>as he says so, The wolf lord puts a rather impressive dent into the wall where he thoght he heard ploraxion voices from.......... only one bone is fractured and he goes back to cursing and threatening under his breath
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>>2162558
Quite. You are lucky your friend had such treasures to show, it really won over the Board. In all honesty I would have supported you anyway, it is wrong to hoard wonders from others, especially if they can help make the stars a better place.

>>2162559
>The Ene guard merely waves his hand away and cloaks, while another one decloaks and begins to follow him around
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>>2162563
>>2162557
My apologies. We were discussing... important matters. Now, to the terms
The treaties main terms are essentially this:
A. A formal apology for the deaths must be given
B. Compensation towards the families of the victims must be given as well
C. The Feroxian government must fully open up for trade
D. The establishment of an international quarter on the Feroxian Capitol Region must be established for foreigners to live in
E. The Ploraxians also must be entitled to establishing a starbase above ferox, and a military fortress on Feroxian Ground
If the terms are agreed upon, then we will move our blockade.
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>>2162569
>Snarling, Hears hurls a neaby chair into the wall, barely missing the camera

"YOU WOULD HAVE THIS ONE APOLOGIZE FOR KILLING THOSE WHO ATTEMPTED TO ASSASSINATE OUR SHAMAN? YOU WOULD HAVE US LET OUTSIDERS TOUCH THE ALLMOTHERS SURFACE WHEN THE REASON YOU FETHING OUTSIDERS CAUSED THIS MESS WAS BECAUSE YOU LANDED WHERE WE FORBADE YOU?

YOUR INSOLENCE IS WONDERFULLY AMUSING BUT HOW ABOUT *MY OFFER*"

>he is practically roaring, spit flying from his maw as he yells

"YOU REMOVE YOUR STAR SAILS FROM MY SYSTEM OR FEROXIANS WILL BUNR THEM FROM THE EXPANSE"
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>>2162569
I would be interested in learning what your understanding of the reason for the shop in question being in Feroxian space? It has puzzled me how the event even occurred being as the Feroxians do not welcome outsiders into their home system.
>>2162578
As I understand it you united your people through force, do you truly wish to have these terms brought to you that way? A calmer head will serve you well.
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>>2162551
Is it possible they have been afflicted by the disease of ignorance?

>>2162556
>>2162557
Huh. Seems fair to me.

>Carte slows down a bit, and hands Jezebel a holodeck just in case, as he whispers

Make sure those Ene don't mess with it, they're likely still behind us in cloak.
>>2162559
Why, yes?

I found the wildlife section particularly interesting.What was your favorite part?
>>2162567
Well, that video did not get itself. We have Cythres to thank for that.
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>>2162578
Is that a threat? Well, I'll give you an offer
>the military leaders whisper, and say one thing
Execute Operation 867.
>then, there would be a landing of marines, setting up a firebase on Ferox!
Now do you want to agree to our terms?
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>>2162583
They mercilessly executed many ploraxian citizens, even ATE them. It was because they suffered severe warp drive failure, they had to land.
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>>2162587
Please don’t escalate matters, I’ve guaranteed these peace talks and the galaxy is watching, this does not make you look good.
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>>2162586
Mayhaps. They don't understand what they dwell in. I'd say the Legate, O88S was his imprinted number i think, would have known skenthing had he not just been shouting gibberish all the time. Give my thanks to this Cythres character, they deserve it for such a find.

And yes, they are standing behind you. They aren't aware of it, but Imin can see them even when cloaked. We don't tell them, of course, but they are all around you.
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>2162587
>at this news, Hears stops.......... the feed cuts out as his blade dices the camra in two.

"TO THE SHIP, WE HAVE A WAR TO FIGHT"

>Hears departs for mothers anger, ready to begin the war, meanwhile the firebase is soon beset upon by the natives

[rolling d20 to attack the firebase]
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>>2162591
We are not to attack, we are just setting up a firebase. We want this blockade to end, but, until the ferox apologize and accept my demands, we will not stop.
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>>2162586
I found the industrial era quite fascinating, the images of the smokestack towers above the early brick homes was quite pleasing to me.
I'll be sure to purchase some prints from the gift shops.
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>>2162597
You are moving military assets to somewhere you previously had none in order to gain an advantage! That is an aggressive action.
>>
Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>2162596
>the firebase appears to try and defend against the dreadnought!
Fire, fire the howitzers! Fire the guns, fire everything!
>>2162596
>>2162591
We will amend it, and allow for the reperations to be disqualified. But, we want an apology and an international quarter. A military base isn't necessary.
>>
Rolled 13, 5, 17, 3 = 38 (4d20)

>>2162606
>the Feroxians have already left

>as Hears shuttle reattaches to the MOTHERS ANGER, the targetting locks along the are utilized and shots sent towards them

[4 rolls for a super dread, one for the frigates, one for the cruisers, one for the courvettes and one for the carriers]
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>>2162594
Ah, psionics must be useful at such a time. Shame my kind are blocked to it.
>>2162600
Do they let Non Reptiles purchase items?
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>>2162606
Withdrawal your forces or get off my ship, this was out of line.
>>
>The administrator sits in the museum's cafe, sipping on a glass of iced tea and reading a book he picked up in the gift shop
>On the TV mounted on the wall, news reports of horrific combat come in live
>Jamm calls over an employee
Excuse me, could you please mute that? It's awfully distracting.
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>>2162611
Things have turned hot, sending you all the files now.
>>
Rolled 15, 19 = 34 (2d20)

>>2162608
>fleet command sees the attempt at the naval attack, and counters
Ha! Eat tungsten rounds, damn Fidos!
>the battleships reel in and attack the ship!
>rolling for maximum firepower!
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>>2162611
They are very useful, but we are sworn to never use them against others unless we are prevoked to do so. Although the heir are orders that encourage usage for violent intent, but they are mostly small with many memebers becoming soldiers in the Dukedoms armies.

>>2162613
>A Ene decloaks in the seat beside him
We're watching it
>He cloaks just as swiftly as he appeared
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Rolled 2 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>2162615
>the first volley fails, stopped by the shield technology, but as the shields flicker and reset a hard broad side stikes mothers anger, venting decks.

>The ship takes aim at the cruisers and unleashes "Mothers Claw" a death weapon

[+3 for deaath weapon, but only one shot at the ploraxion fleet]
>>
>Meanwhile during the whole Yiff Offence Trio is at Grectoros Gains, with the cash
Garry:Hmmm...I will take the cuts
Grod:I take venison
Narg:Do you have a kebab or something like that?
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>>2162612
>He listens in
I don't see what's the bother. The Feroxians have killed many of his people and all he is doing is dropping a base.

>>2162611
Why are you blocked from psionic use?
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>>2162621
>the battleships and cruisers start reeling in, and fire at the ship!
Fire! Fire more gauss rounds! Aim at the shield generators!
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>>2162620
You really must stop doing that, it's quite jarring
>The administrator looks at the TV, then pulls out a vox phone and dials Carter
>>2162611
Have you seen the TV recently? GNN, channel 24, something interesting is happening.
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Rolled 19, 16 = 35 (2d20)

>>2162626
>>2162621
oops, forgot rolls.
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Rolled 2, 15, 10, 20 = 47 (4d20)

>>2162626
>with the shot of the Claw failing, another broad side is lined up and shot

[first 2 for battleships, second 2 for cruisers]

>yet another strike, venting much of the port side of the ship [4/6]

>the planetary firebase is dead by now, swarmed and killed but destroying a tribes worth of men in the posses
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Rolled 14, 4 = 18 (2d20)

>>2162631
grr.... suffering heavy losses, attack!
>he aims for the shield generator again!
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>>2162614
Files for the diplomatic issues?
>>2162622
>Forgoro looks amused

Yeah, I do. Got 'em from an off worlder. Said something about a terminal vay or somethin'.

>Forgoro presents three kebabs, red and seemingly fresh.

That'll be 24 credits each, boys.
>>2162627
I believe I am being sent files on it. I will check once we unlock this cylinder.
>>2162624
>>2162620
Wastes beings don't have the same style of brain. It's a useless affair.

Though I always found psions fascinating.

>They have arrived at the machine
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Rolled 5, 5, 3, 13 = 26 (4d20)

>>2162634
>the attacks are absorbed, and the last broadside focuses fire on the battleships

[all 4 for your last remnants of a fleet]
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>>2162615
Ooc remember battleships get a plus 1 base to their rolls.
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Rolled 13, 3 = 16 (2d20)

>>2162636
>the remnants start a charge for the ship, they start focusing all firepower!
CHARGE!
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Rolled 1, 11, 1, 7 = 20 (4d20)

>>2162640
>the fire again is eaten, and the dance begins again
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Rolled 2, 5 = 7 (2d20)

>>2162642
>The ploraxians try to fire once more at the Feroxian dreadnought!
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>>2162635
Narg:Okay
>They pay up
Narg:Turns out were now official ambassadors of Belaniran Confederacy...how was your day? Oh also
>Narg pulls out a big list
>Narg looks for anything the joint might be missing
Narg:Do you know where I can get a "Pocket Guide to the Galaxy:Expanded Version"?
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>>2162635
>The lab is filled with all kinds of Dukedom scientists milling around and tinkering with Avarian gear

>Standing next to the Cylinder opener is a Avarian! the first live one you've seen

This is Dr. Menso, he's one of the few Avarians who will work with us at the present time.
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Rolled 18 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>2162646
>with the broadsides out of sync the feroxians use their doom weapon to fix the broardsides
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>>2162650
>the ploraxian fleet is in ruins! In a matter of shock itself, the Ploraxians are repulsed! What remains of the fleet jumps to warp!
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>>2162651
Ooc i thought you had 10 cruisers as well?
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Rolled 14, 18, 4, 2, 5, 2 = 45 (6d20)

>>2162635
Records of events.
>As the Scealix fleet form up they realise the fighting is done.
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>>2162658
ooc: we did, I'm not sure about them.
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>>2162651
>A volly follows the reminents but all miss......... the wreakage of the fleet however is not left so easily, for 3 hours straight the dreadnought wanders the battlefeild, blasting anything in the wreaks with a flicker of a life sign, and then dragging the salvage onboard to be used in repairs. one message goes out from the Dreadnought

"All outsiders, there is a new mandate. you have 1 meal, 1 of your hours to leave. if any ship comes here without our explicit consent and without escort of a feroxian ship, they will be fired upon, there are no exeptions, there is no mercy left. You have proven incapable to be trusted with simple instructions, so force will be used that is all"

>and the Dreadnought sits their its targeting locks arranged on new ships, a timer ticking
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>>2162648
Ambassadors, eh? Huh, seems like you little guys are movin' up in the world.

>Forgoro chuckles, then remembers their request

Well, I would recommend Joxel's Bookcase next block over, they got some stuff.
>>2162649
>Carter waves

Hello! I am Carter. So, how exactly will this be done?

>>2162660
Ah, I see. Well, they are safe with me. I am sure we shall need them, in case of legal trouble.
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>>2162665
Goddamnit Inkito all you had to do was not get btfo and you would have been fine
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>>2162651
>With the fleet destroyed, sereval Clan Spazzin shuttles enter the system, intending to scavenge what's left of the fleet
>>2162668
>They have brought a lot of meat with them, about 24 meals per ship
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>>2162675
ooc: goddamit this was all based on the roll of the die. I guess I should have brought a bigger fleet.
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>>2162668
Understood, I regret that the conflict was not avoided.
>His ships prepare to leave, they are gone minutes later.
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>>2162674
Well it's quite simple. These vans were built to withstand the tension of Beacon jumps, so the needed to be completely airtight. That meant sealing them with a machine, more akin to screwing it on that welding it mind you. These machine is specially designed to unscrew the lids of them. If I may.

>He holds his hands out for the cylinder Carter is holding
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>>2162674
Narg:Okay, thanks!
>Narg looks at a joint again and adds "Fogoro- Pool Table" to his list
>Trio take the kebabs and leave for the bookstore
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>>2162620
>The administrator looks at the footage of the Ploraxian ships fleeing the system.
Well, it looks like that's the end of it!
>He glances at the empty chairs
Did you wander off?
>>
>After 23 hours Spazzin ships leave the system with wrapped meat left in a drifting fridge as a sign of good will
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>>2162686
Of course.

>Carter hands it over

By the way, just asking out of curiosity, how does one convert an Avarian raygun to standard?

Just curious.
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>>2162701
>The bookstore is a small place, no bigger than a barn, with books on every wall. The counter has no staff, seemingly none anyways.
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>>2162725
Narg:Hmmmm...
>Grod goes to the counter, looking for a counter bell
>Meanwhile Garry is looking for the "Pocket Guide to the Galaxy:Expanded Version"
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>>2162707
>The Ene begin to uncloak in large numbers, most are squatting around on chairs or tables
We're always with you as long as you're in this building outsider.

>>2162718
By the way you're talking, I assume your asking about changing those shitty mass firing laser rifles we give to security droids to the ines we equip the legionaries with. Unfortunately that can't be done, different is rather large between the two.

>He takes the can and places it in the opener, it slowly lowers onto the kid, fitting perfectly, before spinning at enormous speed

It will be open soon.
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>>2162735
No, I mean converting it to accepting normal modifications instead of Avarian ones.

And by it I mean a hypothetical scenario of no consequence to me.
>>2162734
>It appears empty, though there is a cash register.

>With eyes.

"Howdy! I'm BB23!"


>PGTTG:EE is found near the back, under a stack of Noo self help books on how to be mildly angry and mean it.
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>>2162739
>He looks straight at Carter
You swap out 3 components of it, the charged, the barrel and the mechanisms for the trigger. We're doing that on Heavens View now.
>A loud ding is heard
It's opened, let's see what my ancestors sent.
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>>2162739
>Garry picks up the PGTTG:EE
Grod:Hi, were here to buy a book
>Garry goes to the counter and hands Grod the book who places it on the counter
Grod:This one, how much does it cost?
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>>2162742
Wonderful.
>>
Returning to Trojan Jammis returns to his embassy in poor spirits.
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>>2162735
Ah, now I can talk and know someone is listening.
>He stands, making to return to the rest of the group
Do you really have to stand on the chairs?
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>>2162742
It better be useful
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>>2162750
>>2162772
>He takes the can and pours out the contents onto the table, and out comes a holodisk
Huh, hasn't seen one of these in a long time.
>He hands it to Carter
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>>2162743
"500 Credits"

>The register seems awfully cheery.
>>2162742
>Carter takes the cylinder, and turns it down

>A small disk, Avarian in design, falls to the ground, as well as a piece of paper.

>"You have won", is projected through hologram, " A visit to the Brand New Ring world, Perch of Stars!"

>It seems to have been... a lottery prize?The Holodisk is certainly old, yet it is all preserved, despite some dust.

>"Feel free to drink and dance with our top inventors! Try out new technology! And, for being our top prize winner, you get a single ticket to the Special Invention Meet Up, where the greatest inventions yet will be shown in an all-you-can-eat buffet!"

>The ticket is, evidently, for such a meetup.Carter takes it in his hand.

>However, the disk soon brings up a galactic map. It seems to lead to an Avarian ringworld, at least an undiscovered one.

>It then starts to play a commercial jingle


We did all that... for a lottery prize?
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>>2162791
>Thel walks by, talking with a subordinate
Ah! hello friend! The drinks you recommended are most to our liking! what is that you have?
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>>2162791
At least the special invention meet up sounds interesting.
There might be something salvageable there.
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>>2162791
Grod:Hmmm...that is a lot
>Grod puts down a 500 credit banknote
Grod:But just in case, is there a way to reduce the price?
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>>2162791
>The administrator walks in, followed by the sound of several jackboots
Did I hear a lottery-winning-jingle?
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>>2162791
What's a lottery?
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>>2162791
>He looks at the jingle, his eyes going bright
It's more than that, it's like a map to a large ringworld, which may still be intact!
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>>2162820

Aͧ̽̚D̂̔V̐ͭ̀̔E̎ͫ͋N̕T̐̇U̷̐̓͐ͩͮR̴E͊͂̓̈́ͧ͘!̊̃ͫ̏̃
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>>2162799
>The Carter body snaps awake

Oh, apologies. Well, we have the water you recommended, as well as multiple alcoholic drinks of the cosmos.

And soot. I do not know why you asked for that though.
>>2162807
>The register suddenly frowns

NO

"Have a nice day!"

>It grabs the note and jumps behind the counter.

>Didn't even offer a bag.
>>2162820
>>2162817
>>2162803
>>2162813
>>2162828
Yes. It was some kind of prize, I believe.

Still, this presents an opportunity. We could attept exploring it, at least to cash in this ticket. For all we know, it may have been untouched by raiders.
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>>2162883
We could reverse engineer some of that advanced tech...
By the vats, imagine the profits
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>>2162883
I... was unaware I requested a solid to drink. Your generosity is to be admired ambassador carter. If I disturbed you from a matter, I will be off, if you wish.
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>>2162891
And the history. We could find clues as to their disappearance.

Still, the credits are certainly a plus. We need new rugs.
>>2162893
No,no, you are fine. I have seen stranger, after all.

So, how is Trojan? We should be arriving back soon, we were investigating the cylinder we found.
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>>2162883
One should be commissioned immediately. This isn't great knowledge to bring to us. Many thanks!

>>2162891
We seek to preserve and enhance it, you find some ruined in your space you can have it.
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>>2162883
Grod:Hmmm...ah well, have a nice day too!
>Grod picks up the book and the trio go back to their space van where they will wrap it
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>>2162883
Where are we going now?
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>>2162909
We shall embark to explore it as soon as possible. After a nap of course.

>Carter grabs the items

Thank you for your aid, Doctor.
>>2162938
Back to Trojan, our business here is over and I doubt they enjoy non reptiles staying longer than needed.
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>>2163002
Explore? is there a mapping quest to be had? This is splendid! I am glad my brothers in the stars are willing to grow our knowledge!
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>>2163002
Of course. We have saved the copy of the map so we also know the course set. We do implore you to do as little structural damage as possible, that is considering it's still intact. Farewell.
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>>2163006
Yes, we are to investigate an ancient ringworld in fact, long abandoned by its owners. Hopefully, we find out why.
>>2163023
Goodbye.
Wait, one question. Can we go to the gift shop?
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>>2163064
I believe so. Enjoy your stay, and the best of luck with your journey.
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>>2163064
Wonderful! Wonderful! We shall send men at once! Or, at least at your discression.
>>
I too would like to attend this venture, after failing to prevent a conflict I would like to be part of a cooperative effort.
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>>2163074
>>2163089
Of course, you may feel free to help us.
>>2163073
However, I must first go do important business.

>Carter runs to the gift shop
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>>2163089
Conflict? What was the occurance? A great shame this is.
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>>2163064
>Karl has been busy, in contact with the Ploraxian commanders at the request of his superiors as he hears the news
...fuckers should have moved in your cruisers to support your battleships during the battle. Damn fools.
>He hears about this Treasure Planet TM
Will there be gold and technologies there to make a man rich? This information is highly important for me-my government of course.
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>>2163092
Very well, come on everyone, we should be heading soon. Meet me at the entrance.
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>>2163092
>Jamm is already in the shop, holding several prints of artworks and scale models, along with several large jugs of ice tea.
The tea is really good here.
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>>2163100
The Ploraxians have seemed to have been defeated in some sort of conflict over and on the Feroxian world. But i don't think that the Ploraxians will suffer this humiliation.
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>>2163100
A disagreement between the feroxian and the ploraxian that escalated to conflict. I believe the matter to be resolved for now.
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>>2163114
It's the staple drink of the Yss, so it's done to perfection to ensure great taste.
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>>2163105
>Rukaar and his guards follow Taxla
-what do you think is on that ring world kid-
I am not a child
"I hope for something small, something they wouldn't miss"
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>>2163118
I find this incredibly amusing.
I don’t know what these feroxians are but I like them now.
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>>2163126
It looked quite big, and it opening seems to coincide with the fall of the Avarian empire. So it may hold untouched treasures.
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>>2163139
Well the Ploraxians are known for their stubbornness. But to get beaten by one ship. Damn they must have gotten pretty unlucky. Do you think it will be war?
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>>2163104
Perhaps. The invite did say there was an invention contest.
>>2163114
>Carter walks by, holding multiple pulp magazines
and action figures, as well as about 16 different mugs.

You ready to pay?
>>2163155
Perhaps. To be fair, it *was* a rather good ship.

Here, can you hold these while I pay?

>Carter attempts to hand him the action figures.
>>2163105
>Carter pays for his and Jamm's things, then grabs all his items and follows Taxla.
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>>2163155
Hopefully. Hopefully the ploraxians lose it as well.
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>>2163155
The ploraxians are arrogant
>Ice tea drinking intensifies
But I doubt they are so stupid they'd try it again. Only time will tell.
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>>2163173
It also talked about a buffet. I just hope there’s some fresh blood lying around. Preferably in a living body.
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>>2163173
Sure
>He awkwardly holds it
>>2163183
Well while I think the Feroxians have their home system defended. Against the whole of the Ploraxian Empire they will be unable to make any ground.
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>>2163195
Never underestimate ploraxian stupidity.
I made that mistake and one of them tried to rob me.
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>>2163195
They have the remains of the ships they destroyed. Now’s the best chance they have to build a fleet.
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>>2163205
He tried to save something he thought was dying.

To say he tried to rob you implies other things.
>>2163189
But I doubt there will be blood. I mean, it most likely will just be robots.
>>2163195
Thanks. Now, let us go.
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>>2163221
Damn these infernal contraptions.
They are damn near everywhere.

And no, that damn bird was told numerous times to stop, and yet it continued.
>>
>>2163221
>Moanai pokes Carter
"When will my pistols be returned"
>>
>by the will of House Sanguine, massive expanses of farmland are rolled out upon the two newly acquired moons, growing Noctflower and Nightloc.
>multiple large purification facilities intake these plants, crushing them together, mixing and purifying the result, layering it with chemical catalysts and addictigens to make the drug irresistible
>a sizeable starport grows, ferrying unscrupulous smugglers to and fro the moons as they begin spreading the highly addictive new product that’s begun rolling off the purifiers.
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>>2163300
You see this is why you hide your firearms on the ship.
>He thinks about it for a second
Well they'll probably send them back to you on Trojan.
>>2163538
>The UE know nothing and do nothing
>>
Great thread. Wish I hadn't made the mistakes I had. I give props to all of you.
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>Meanwhile in the space-van Trio has finished wrapping the book
Narg:Okay, that is done
>Narg looks at the list and crosses Carter
Narg:So...Grod, you will have to find a way to get to Ru and find a hammer Guthank would like, also see how their stuff looks like so Garry can make a finger for Rukaar
Grod:Okay...where is it
Narg:I don't know, I think it's near Jhool, so ask there I think
Grod:Got it
Narg:Garry, you will have to go to Belanira and get a mask for Jezebel and seeds for Ovaa, a gun for Moanai, socks and mittens for Cythres and sweaters for Iron Bloom guys
Garry:Okay
Narg:I'll stay here and buy gifts we can get here. Okay plan is set, let's go shopping!
Grod:Yea!
>Grod and Fluffington take the space equivelant of a bus to Jhool
>Narg goes to the shopping mall
>Garry takes the shuttle to Belanira
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>Sereval hours later Grod arrives to Jhool and starts looking for someone to get him to Rumarian territories
>Meanwhile Garry gets to Ularnki in Belanira and starts searching for the perfect mask
>Narg is just doing the pic related with his shopping cart
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>>2164995
>As grod wanders he spots a group of Rumar readying a ship and sharing a meal
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>>2165000
Grod:Looks like a rumar, what do you think Emperor?
Emepror Fluffington:Woof
Grod:Good point...HEY YOU RUMARIAN!! DO YOU KNOW HOW I CAN GET TO RUMAR TERRITORIES!?
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>>2165003
>One of the findsmen look up
What are you looking for?
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>>2165006
Grod:Dunno, some place where I can buy a hammer and look at your stuff...
>He takes a pic of the findsmen and their ship
Grod:I'll pay
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>>2165007
Why do you have need of a hammer?
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>>2165008
Grod:Gift
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>>2165010
>A findsmen throws a book at grod , it has pictures of Ru.
We don't have hammers
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>>2165013
Grod:Hmmm...do you have any other weapons?
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>>2165014
I have an axe I'm willing to spare, in payment i want directions to ferox
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>>2165017
Grod:Okay
>Grod takes out a tablet
Grod:This is called a map, it shows where all of the federation planets are located
>>
>On trojan, Sounds are comming from hears room. Loud, Destructive, Damaging sounds

>This continues for half an hour before the Wold himself exits his room, a visage of disarray and destroyed items on show before the door seals shut.

>The guardians scamper out of the way as Hears marches towards the Ambassadorial area, rage and heat raising the temperature in a meter diameter of him by nearly 5 degrees, melting a few flecks of snow

>He enters the building

"Where are the Ambassadors"

>it is more statement than question
>>
>>2165215
Yes. What is it you want, Master Huntsman.
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>>2165215
>He sees Narg floating in a hoverboard with lobster painted on it, wearing a bunch of ties with different krills on it and carrying a lot of stuff in bags...old with a cart that has granpas train sent behind him
Narg:Grod and Garry are away, but I'm her
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>>2165223
>at the sight of Inkito, what was a indirect haze of aggression suddenly has a Target

"A word, now"

>the voice is strained, teetering on the edge of calm but the demand is there

>>2165226
>looking at the Ork, Hears' anger abaits slightly, and he cackles as close to laughter as he can get

"Why do you hold so many items? did you hunt in a junker?"
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>>2165230
Narg:I bought this stuff for ...reasons
>Suddenly a coupon for free swimming lessons falls out of one of the bags
>Narg places down one of the bags and picks it up
>>
>>2165215
Hello again Hears-The-Call, I hope your people have recovered from that conflict.
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>>2165215
Hey Hears we are all mostly here why are you so angry?
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>>2165232
"This one will not pry, may your endevour be successful"

>>2165234
"Unfortunately, Recovery will take nearer to 18 of your moths than the 3 weeks we suspected"

>Hears clenches and unclenches his fist as he speaks

>>2165237
"It is to do with damage taken by the MOTHERS ANGER, i will not bore you with the details"
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>>2165243
Narg:Okay...so what do you need?
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>>2165244
"18 months worth of metal and those birds in my jaws"

>At this point he isnt even trying to hide his glare at inkito
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>>2165243
Okay but remember seriously if you do need help repairing or whatever just give me a call
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>>2165248
Narg:Ah that silly blockade thing. But you can come and take some salvaged metal from our space if you want. I can even get you some metal trade routes or scavenger teams if you want
>>
>>2165248
Have you salvaged the remains of the Ploraxians fleet? That should go some way towards your needs.
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>>2165256
"This one will.........Consider it"

>he ponders for a moment how to ask for healp without swallowing his pride......... he does not succeed

>>2165258
"that is appreicaated, but why would you willingly give up metal with no trade being set?"

>>2165262
"much of their fleet was atomised, 3/4 of the rest was scrapped and the last 1/4 was taken by the greenskins"
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>>2165267
Narg:We don't really mine stuff, we salvage, so you come and take some, were willing to space some too
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>>2165337
"We may speak now, if This one is not removed from HIS presence there might be murder"

>he motions for him to lead on
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>>2165351
>Sanguine eventually leads him in to a secluded area with a few chairs sound a dimly lit table.

Now, I do believe that due to recent.... events...
That you are needing assistance in the reconstruction of a rather large starship, is this correct?
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>>2165355
"Assistance has been offered and...... Accepted with the ANGER"
>he seems to talk around a lump as he says the last word, his pride smarting

"This one trusts our agreement is still to be honoured? it would be a shame to lose ties with you"

>he leans forward, claw tapping on the table
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>>2165361
Oh of course, of course, though wouldn’t you rather rebuild the ship with the claws and paws of feroxians doing the construction?

My organisation is all too ready to supply you with the materials you need to ready yourself.

We already have some limited trade with your empire, we supply you with metals and superconductors and you supply us with exotic meats.
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>>2165369
"This one would of course Like for Only Feroxians to work upon the Ship, however time restraints and necessity have forced this ones hand. one and a half Mother runs, or half a mother run, those are the options and Feroxian must make the best of it.

we of course would like to requisition materials from you and your kin for an increase in shipments, potentially a, how do you say it? discount for big trading?"

>The wolf smiles
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>>2165381
This is precisely what I had hoped for, dear feroxian. You will undoubtedly require an abundance of minerals and rare metals to facilitate the reconstruction of your vessel.

However, you do of course know the primary issue we have with increasing trade between our empires, do you not?
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>>2165387
>the smile remains, uncaring, unworried while his mind chases down thoughts like skittish prey

"not as an abundance as you would think, but a few specialty Items indeed. However, we afraid you will need to refresh my mind on this problem you speak of, i seem to have lapsed the thought in my earlier anger
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>>2165395
It is the fact that you have stated, quite clearly, that any outsiders will be fired upon unless accompanied by a feroxian craft.
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>>2165398
"This one does not see that being a problem, as you will recall my Men have always brought you the product and returned with their cargo. Feroxian is not inclined to change that modus operendi, unless you are willing to build a relay station to bring your ships to the border of our space?"

>His tapping stops, and he sits back

"Then how much are you charging for this.........Bulk trading?"
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>>2165410
By good fortune, we have already begun development of a trading hub outside of your borders, waiting for activity.

I am sure your traders will much appreciate the convenience of this, will they not?

Either way, the supply of more Drakul minerals comes at a fair price.

We wish the ploraxians highly distracted for the near future.
We wish for you to draw their ire even more than you have done so already, focus their attention away from their own empire.

Distract them as best you can.
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>>2165433
>at this, Hears freezes and looks at Sanguine dead in the eye, ignoring the mask almost entirely

"explain how you profit from the Sky-Striders distraction. and how This one is to do it, when my only way to defend the allmother can not turn, and aggressive action will see those assisting me with speeding up construction withdraw their support"

>he fingers a small blade strapped along his leg, tapping against its metal edge

"This one will not reveal anything said to me, but Feroxian expects complete honestly in relation for what you will do to gain advantage when they are distracted"
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>>2165448
>behind his mask, Sanguine smiles greatly.

Now now, if I told you it would spoil all the fun!
What I can tell you is that it involves trading.
Lots and lots of trading.

I can of course advise your actions. You can hire mercenaries and make grand political speeches.
Organise commando raids, much like what I suspect the ploraxians did recently to you and target trading ships or military storage facilities.

It is important you do not let them forget you.

But leave the planets forgotten. Do not draw much attention to them. Focus entirely on dealing damage without letting it be traced back to you.
Trojan is the key, you see.
Neither of you can attack eachother here and this gives you more power than you might consider at first.

Force important ploraxian leaders to come here and speak with you, as many at once as you can but do not let any crimes be shown to be in your name, or mine for that matter.

Remember, there is no other cost for these materials I supply you with. I pump billions of coins worth of metal into your empire, it seems a fair trade for your services
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>>2165469
"then you are not trading, you are hiring. This one dislikes outsider politics, cloaks and daggers, smiling backstabbers, those who will never show their face"

>he inclines his head at Sanguine

"So speak frankly, you wish to do something illicit and use our hatered of the sky-striders as a smoke screen, and are even willing to give us the tools to do so, maybe even pit us against each other and make profit off of the conflict?"

>the tapping becomes quicker

"that last part is speculation but my point stands, you watch for yourselves first and foremost. not an unwise policy, but one all the same"

"so i ask you again, what do you intend to do. stage your own attacks, steal their secrets and peaople, throw those packets that you gave my Envoy into their air systems? and are you hiring the Feroxians for this matter?"
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>>2165503
Oh no, I make no profit off of actual conflict, however I do make profit off of selling product. I am a businessman after all.

Interesting you note those packets though. They were a prototype, but I have since seen to upgrade the potency.

The plan is, simply, to drug the ploraxians and then make them pay me for the pleasure.
Nothing to do with air systems however. Not sure what you mean by that.

We stage no attacks at this time, nor do we intend to steal any technology or secrets. I can promise you this.

I only want the birds distracted as payment for my transfer of free metals into your empire. Is that so bad really? Do you now care an awful lot about ploraxians my friend?
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>>2165524
>A snarl greets the accusation before Hears reigns in his nature

"This one will make this clear, i despise the Sky-striders. and would happily watch the last of them burn, however that does not mean Feroxians would take part in an action that comprimised our own security."

"Le rach nar to ru bsz, he who deals in the dark does not see the preditor that waits for his blood"

"Feroxian would know what we agree to before sacrificing our souls in a afrits bargain"

>he draws his knife and stabs it into the table, it quivers slightly as it stands

"You are Hiring us to distract them, with promise of materials to repair the ANGER and a relay point for trade outside of our border. this is a deal we accept, do you claim ownership of this covenant and accept its consequences?"
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>>2165553
I claim ownership of the covenant. It consequences are mine to bear. Let it be formed in blood.
>he slits his palm with a small knife he has on his person, flicking a spray of blood across a piece of parchment.
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>>2165562
>nodding, he takes the embedded blade and cuts his own hand, clenching it to let a few fat drops of hyper oxygenated blood drip to the parchment, Before the wound is licked clean and pressed against his other arm to stem the light bleeding

"Then we will begin our campaign soon, begin transfer of items to your outpost in making, as the first shipment arrives then our distraction will begin, anything else"
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>>2165583
Very good, there is nothing more to discuss.
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>>2165603
>Hears departs, and begins planning
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>Carter is laying on a couch in the Council room. It appears he is reading a newspaper, titled "The Yiff Offensive:Ploraxia Breaking?

>His slugthrower is missing.
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>>2165711
You, does this works have warriors or criminals
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>>2165790
>Carter does not look away from the newspaper, but flips a page.

I do not know what you mean, could you repeat that?
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>>2165818
Does this planet have warriors or criminals
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>>2165711
What do you think of our Ploraxian "friends" Carter and the conflict they are engaged in?
>He yawns
>>2165834
Yes of course you just need to know where to look.
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>Hears returns to the room, his mood mellowed and he collapses into a chair

"What news is there from your provenances?"

>he looks over at carters newspaper and frowns

"May This one have a look at that?"
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>>2165834
>Carter looks up at him.
I guess, though obviously I do not know where such criminals or warriors necessarily are.
>>2165837
Eh, nothing much of it. Not like it affects us too much, plus it is one planet.

How is the UE, by the way? Such a conflict must not have gone unnoticed I assume.
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>>2165841
I hear there was another attack on your ship today Feroxian. How many Ploraxian ships were destroyed this time?
>He smiles as he thinks about the wounded Ploraxian pride
Did they accomplish anything with their deaths?
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>>2165841
>Carter mumbles, then gets up.
I am fine. Personally I am just glad we got that cylinder open.

How is yours?

And here.

>Carter hands it over. It is a generic grey newspaper, though instead of paper it seems to be some sort of fabric mesh, with aluminum elements.

>The writing is in basic.
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>>2165837
Good. Where are they
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>>2165854
>Carter turns to him

I really doubt you'll find em here. Go look around, maybe you can get into a barfight or something.
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>>2165844
We are monitoring the situation of course. The Ploraxians seem to have decreased in their tactical skills since the War but depending on how far it goes we might intervene.
>He gives a humorless smile
The side we will intervene on is not yet decided however.
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>>2165858
This planet is boring
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>>2165854
Any one of the bars or criminal establishments in the city.
>He yawns again looking around at the city from his window
I used to go here on assignment for naval intelligence and it will not take long for trouble to find you.
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>>2165863
Probably because you either have not visited the city beyond the hangar, or are unwilling to do anything beyond fight.

Either way, it is not my business.
>>2165860
Hopefully both will mend relations. Or not blow each other up.

Though admittedly the credits would be nice.
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>>2165848
Be careful what you find amusement in, some might consider that laughing at the dead defenders, but in total, about 7 to 9 ships, and they damaged the Anger extensively. It can still shoot, so we will endure

>Looking over the newspaper he growls and tosses it onto a table

"Yiff offensive? who writes this Crap? damn sky-striders"

>>2165860
"This one would prefer you stay out of it, Petty conflict is only petty when its done with a none serious threat"

>he scowls again
>>2165874
"Not in a thousand Mother runs"
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>>2165874
I am able to do many things beyond a fight, but the storm doesn't need me to do those things
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>>2165874
Well if Hears is telling the truth then the Ploraxians still want some sort of revenge on their Feroxian adversaries and at the very least someone important will have to die to get it.
When do we depart for this ring world Carter?
>>2165879
I care for neither in this conflict honestly. But I will do what I must for the Empire. And if my Emperor requires me to intervene I will do what I must regardless of how I feel.
>He shrugs
I do hope it doesn't come to it however.I'd rather not waste human lives on a pointless conflict.
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>>2165889
The storm does not need anything in this matter.

I do not say that a fighting lifestyle is one of no grace. Simply that you should do something beyond, well beyond follow Rukaar around like a puppy.

He is not here now after all. Why not get a drink? Read a book? Go find a fight somewhere, maybe in the seedier areas?

Regardless, you did ask me, and I responded.

>Carter reaches for his newspaper
>>2165879
It was an impartial observation from some Goritians, not the Ploraxians.

Also please do not throw my newspaper, this one is the newest version.
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>>2165898
>Hears mutters under his breath but speaks no more
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>>2165898
Soon I assume. The findings should be plentiful, or at least worth enough to get drinks.

Bet you 20 credits it has a gift shop.

>Carter pulls out one of the action figures he got. It seems like a Kroak soldier, with a strange helmet and a weird arm brace.

Speaking of which, did you get anything?
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>>2165908
>He pulls out a book "A Complete History of The Dukedom Navy"
It's a fascinating read actually.These orga lances are quite the weapons if the history is to be believed.
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>>2165904
So when precisely do you plan on having us investigate that ringworld?
Also, what the fuck is a ringworld?
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>>2165921
>>2165908
>it appears that Inkito has found out where Carter and Karl are
>he is wearing a bulletproof vest, plate carrier, an is open carrying an SK-90 and N115 Hammerless Gauss Revolver
>some guards are there as well
>note: all of this is underneath his clothes
Ah, Carter, and Karl! How do you do. Don't mind this, I've gotten nearly several hundred death threats from Feroxian citizens here and abroad. So, how do you all do?
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>>2165904

Ǫ̽ͬ͗̾n̒ ́t͒͛͑͛̾hͬ͟e̐̌̌ͦ̊ͣ̀ ̸ỏ̡̇ͪ̊͛n̵̒̑̀ͩ̂ë́̂ͨͦͨ͗ ̐ͩ͟ḩ̿̉ͤͩ̀aͤ̏͑̆ͦ̒͑ň̆ͭ̀̕d͞ ̿̽̌͠tͣ̃̆he͛̏͗̄ ̐ͩͧ̍̚p͊͒͊̈lͣͧͮ̿́̒o̡̿̔͗ṙ̋͡à̄ͤ͟x͆̒̊iͮͬͨ͢an͊̌̑͒ͣ̈sͧ̓ͨ ̍̒͢a̷ͬ͋͋̓͒ͫr̛eͧ̈́͐͊̈̚ ̈p̨̈̓̄ͧr̋ͪͩ͌̌̕o̒ŭ͂ͨ̑dͧ̃ͫ̀ ̾̀͝ä́ͤn͗̔̌ͭ̔̚d̛̀̎̔̿ͮ ̶p͛̈̋r̡î̿ͪͮ̏ͫ͝c̉͒̑ͤk̎̓ͫ͒̊̚̚͘l̨͛̒͗͒̋ͬ́y
̢ͨͦͫͮ̇͒̂ơ͛̑n ̢ͫ́̐t̍h̋̆̓͒͊ȇͤ̃́͆͞ ̀ȯ͑͑̄̍̓̕t͢hͤ̐̿̾̆͗͢ê̇́r͐ͬ̍̃ ̸̆́̍͗̒h̍an̵dͤͣͬ ͊̏ͪͫ̑̏t̃ḩè͂y̨̓̈́ͫ̃ ̧̓̑̌̓̎a̡ͯ̀͐̚r̷̍̏̔e̢ ̕s̈̉ͣͤ͡t͂r͛͋͑e̴̊͂̃̾ͦt̴̽͐ͫͦͬͮc̀ͦ̑ͨ͆̚͘h̢̾̓̄͛̓̔ͣeͮ͜d̸͊͆ͦ ̎̏ͬ̀̈̾̈́͡t̨h̑̀ͧi͛͒̋ͭn̈͂ͮͧ̽ ͫ̍̋̇͊̕a̴̽n̓͊ͯ̚d̋͒ ͆͞å̒͑ͦ͑͗lr̉̃̏͒͗ę͐ͤ͗ǎ̆ͭ̉͑ď̉ͬ̉͗ͧ̂͟y̾̇̆͆̈́̋̊ ͪͪl̷͒̄͐̏ͧ͋ŏ̉͆͒ͨ̄s͌t ̿̃̈́ͯ͗o̔̐̉̊̽̑̐n̆̇̌͗c͛̿ͪeͦ̿ͧ
͑ͭͭt̷̀h͊ͧ̾̑́́e͑̏ͫy͗ͭ͊̄ ͯ̐͑̏ͮ͊mi̋̎̌ͪ̿͒͜ḡͬ̇h̨ͣͭ̃ͤͤ̊́tͨ̐ͮͨͧ̿ ̽̓̓ͧͬ̚mͭ͆̇̈ak͂̏͂̐̇̄ͯe̕ ̨ͫa̷ ͒͂ͨ̽̓͘w̴ͯ͗̇̚a̧ͧ͗ͬ̐͒r͛ ͛̀o̶͌̌̊͑ͭfͩ̽̋ ̚i̷t͂ͨͧ̂͘ ͡
͂ͤͩͭ̊́̀t̶ͧ̃ͩ̍͋h̀̑͐̋ͭ͢e̋̄̊ͮ͘y̑ͫ̔ͫ ̛ͭ͆m̌̄̾i͋́͌g͐̊̋ͮ͂̉ͯ͢h̷̓t̀̓́ ̽̔̐ͭ͜n̢ͫ̽͐̋o̍tͩ͂̍̔͊
͞f̴̔a͌̈̐sc̛̃͋i̸͐̔ͪͦn̕aͬͤt̔̒̒ͯ̃͐î̧͌͑͒̐nͯ͋ͨ̋̀g͌ͬ̑͒ͤ͂ͮ ͑̍͟
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>>2165929
Your target wasn't killed by the way
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>>2165937
>he goes to rukaar
What? Also, that wasn't me... the ploraxian government told me to do it on their behalf. Now, that is fine. We shall strike some fear in their hearts, and lets let bygones be bygones here.
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>>2165933
I doubt it will be a fullscale conflict but I doubt the Ploraxian's pride will allow them to end it as losers.
You should write a book on Ploraxian Psychology one day Prethoryn. That way we all could understand them.
>>2165929
>He looks at the angry Hear
>And then back to Inkito
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>>2165929
"This one dosen't blame them you filthy bastard"

>>2165937
"Good to see you hunter, Feroxian apologizes for Oathmake, he is........ difficult to deal with"

>>2165943
"the only fear you struck is fear your corpses would scratch the totoms and your blood would stain the walls in unsightly ways"
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>>2165943
It seems instead of killing the target he befriended him
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>>2165921
Ah, that book, I saw you eyeing it.

So what did these lances do? I am sure they had to censor some info for secrecy?
Or is it all there?
>>2165928
>Carter looks at her

I wait till Taxla gives us clearance. It is in Dukedom space, at least technically, so to avoid making them angry we must let him get us permission.

>>2165929
We are well. Though admittedly this war sounds rather strange.

>Carter looks at Hears, then Inkito. Then continues to read.
>>2165933
Perhaps.
Wait, you are not 01.Who are you?
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>>2165946
Say nothing of what he said in that room to the others
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>>2165949
>he laughs
Your findsmen... They puzzle me
>>2165944
Don't worry. I have a cohort of elite PIMA guards with me. Also I ma very well armed myself.
>>2165946
Oh really? Perhaps you should remember the abysmal casualties we sustained to you during the first phase.
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>>2165954
>>2165944
ẅ͊͠e̓̀ͬͮ aͮ̋r̈͋ͦ͌̂ẻ̋ ͌ù̡̉͊͆̈́͆nͤ̓͊ͩͩ̈́i̛ͧ̒̃̓̚t̉ͫ͋̾̒ͦ͜ ̑̊̐t̊ͣ̾h̽͐͌ͦ̃i̛̒̐̚rͦ͆̽̂ͨ̉͛ẗͨͯͦ̃̍eèͬͤ̃̀̆͑͠n̈́ͯ͊ ͋̄ͩ
an͆̈ͬͦͫ̀d ̄͌ͩŵ̽̇̋ͧ͑̊͝e̢̓̏ ̧̍̂ḋͬͮò̆͒̊̀ ̢̓̎́̇n̾̓̀̀͊ͤ͌͠o̓̉̓ͣ̾t̵͗ͯ̊ͣ ͒ͪ̍ͪ̚tͩ͌̍ͨ͌̚h̕i̷͐ͮ̌̂͒̿n̨̓k̍̋́̍ͨ ͋ṫ̓͋̚͢h̔͗̀ȃ̃ͯͨ̚t̶ͯͪ̏̚ ̶ủ̒̍̾ͬ̄nͩ͋̈́̽́̊deͪrs̶̊ͩ̔ta͌ͬͯͦͦ͋̆nͤͩ̓dͩͪͬiͯͭ̊ͦͨnͦ̌g̸̈̈͛͆̄̂ͪ ̾̔̍ţ̈́ͤ̓͋ḧ́ͤë́ͭ̓̚ p̨l͐ͦ̿͞ȯ̈̓̎̌͞r̀̿a̵͒́xͩ̈ͦ̿̋͛i̢͒̋̊̾͋͗͂a̔̀͗nͪͫ̐ͫ͋̉̈s̏̆̄̔ ǫ̏͑ͤ̾͂͂rͯͦ͆ ̶͌̐͒a̧̓ͧ̒̑̇ny̴̋̓̀̈́̀ͯ ́͒̇f̓ͨͬo͐̑̑̾̒̄͞rͣͭ͑ͪͮ͋eͧ͌͋i͐͂̎g̢̒̂͊n̈͆ͣͩͯ͛̕ ̇͌̒̔r̈́̒ͭ͑aͬ̇̈́ͮͫcè̒̓̆ͧ̃ ̏̑̾ͧ̾i̓̀s̎̆ ̌͐̽̔̈͐ͤpͧ́͘ǫ̑ͪṡ̑ͯś̴ͫi̵̒̎̃͂̾͂̚bͭ̔͢le͌ ͨͬ̽ͣ̏͐̚͜o͌̄̈̍̈r̾̔̓͘ ͒̌̆͂͐̉͝nͨ͡eͪ̔̾͜c̢͐̑e̿sͤͯ̐ͧ̒͌͡s̵ͣa͌͛̇ͧ̀̚r̴̓̚yͬ̽̐͢
̿̿͟onͣl͂͠y͛̌͢ ̓ͨ͗tͭ͒̎̃̈́̊̚̕o ̒ͮp̔̈́rͩͩͨ̊ed̒ͯͤ͝i͊cͪt̴ ͒̌̃t̨̐̐ȟ̓͊̏ͤ́̔e̵̿ͤmͯ ̉̊͊̂̽̊́
̧͗̓͛̾w̿ͭͪ̋̆̕hͯy͆́ ̒ͤͯ͛t͊ͩ͑ḩ͗̎e̓y ̽͗͂̚d̎͗̓̃̓͂̒o̐̾̓̑̓̚ ̨̋̎̏ͣ̿w͐ͮhͫ̔ã̷̑ͫt͒̎̌̍ͪ͑̓ ̶ͩ͌t̢ͦ̋h̡ͤ̉͛ͭ̓̏ėy̋͋ ̓̂̋͌ͬd̴̄ͣ̓͌̉oͯͪ͋͗̉̊ͫ ͂ͪͭ͛͑ͬ͜i̐ͮ̇ͣ͐̔̃s ̓̏iͤ̒͟r̍̀̀r̒ͦe̽̂ͪ̊͒̾ͯ͟l͌̃̓ęv̑a̓̈́̊̊̏n̍ͯ̆ͩ͊ͩt̉͋̈́͒̊͢ ̀͆͝e̢͊̃͐x͗͑̏͐́cͦ͑͛eͩ̈́̑ͫ͐̈́p̎̓͆͋t̑ ̉͆̀̆͊iͦ̒̽̔͜n̊̄̆͘ ̄̀hͪ̔ͯͤ̍o͒̎̐w ̔̊i͋ͪ̊͋̔ͣt̀̉͋͌̃ͧ ͊͂ͮ́ͪ̿ę̿̈́ͤff͊ͭ̑́e͑̎͡c͒ͯ̑̌t͐͟sͣ̓ ͑͗̋ͧ̋̋ẅ͊ha̢t͗́̎ͣ͗ͩ̚ ̵ͬt̽̃̔ͦ̀hͭ̓̇̄̓͞e̛͑ͩ́͊̑y̛͌ͯ ͊̔d͗̑ͬ̊ȏ̇ͮͮ̊̇̉ ̒̊̏ͪͫ̍͊a̒ͯͩ͒nͭ̇͠dͧͦ̽͋̓̄̔ ̒ͯ̈́͋͝w͂̄̈ͨͧ͘ȋ͛̐̚l̡l̨̏ ̸ͮͧ̚d͊o̢ͪͣ̾̈́͊ ̌̈
̈́ͩ̑̈̿͋͢ẃͬͫͬh̡ͪi̇ͨͩ͌ͮ̈ch̊̇͡ ͒̇͌̏͛i͊͂̐̐̊̚̕s̓͗ͪ͌́̾̚ ̴̾ͩ̋wḣa̚͟t͌̊̍͐̄ ̃ͣͨ͑̓͋̀m͌a̍ͭ͗̈ͧ͐̑͞t͆̐̔̾̍t̋ͪͨ͗͗̀e̔ͤ̄̄̉͒ͭr͜s̷ ̏̔̀̕
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>>2165954
Yes. we just wanted to show that killing others were not okay. But, we had failed. But, we'll leave them alone for now, I guess.
So, when are we going?
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>>2165957
"he didnt say anything thisone didn't already know, or maybe he did and This one wasnt in there, but either way, Feroxian will not say what has been said"

>>2165960
"yes, the damage to our energy supplies that was expended pulping you to oblivion was wasted, a child with a pointy stick could have done it"

>his hand rests on his blade, itching to be drawn
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>>2165965
Hey, if you are looking for someone to insult, insult ploraxian military command. I'm not that pissy, unlike you feroxians.
>>2165961
Heh. We are a crazy people.
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>>2165967

f̀̇́ͨ̀̈́ͬŕ̋͞o̽̌̐m̴ͬ̐̿ ̌̉̎oͪ̏͞uͦ̾̃ͦ͟r͋̔̐ ̈́̓̚p̡ë́ͩr͐̓s͆͑̆́p̈̽͐̿̇ͮ͢eͨ̐c̀̄ͭ̄t̏ͫ̈́ͯ͆̕i͐̇͆͛͑̕v̓̈́̈̾̀ͯ̆͞e̒ ͬ́̄ͬ̏̐yo͐̇̈̀ͫu͊͗ͪ̒ͫ ̏̂ͪ͐̋͐a̵͑̐̔̔ͦ̓ͨr̨͌̓̈͊̔eͩ͂̍̎͟ ̈̃̈̆å̏̈̎̒l̑͟l̎ͬ̀͐ͬ͆ ̢̃̔c̴r̈́̋͒͋̇a̽ͬzͦ̃̈̒̓̔̄ÿ̈ͭ̐̃
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>>2165965
Am I really that oblivious
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>>2165967
"so because you only order things, that absolves you? take your due like somethign with a spine and bones filled with something other than air or cowardice. Maybe i should order a guardian to attack you, maybe i should order a shuttle to open fire on some passing ship of yours, but no you can not be angry with me or my men who were just following orders"

>bitterness taints his words, the blade is almost painful as it is refused blood to spill

>>2165974
"to anyone other than a toddler, yes"
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>>2165978
Great, the mighty lord of the Rumar has the social skills of a brick
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>>2165978
Hm. We have spilled much blood on both sides. Let us leave this behind, for now
>>2165982
Heh.
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>>2165982
"the brick can hide its emotions"

>a small chuckle escapes him as he claps rukkar on the shoulder

"you could always learn to apply the hunt in your life, it makes things easier"
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>>2165978
>>2165967
By The End would you two just start stabbing each other already?

This is just painful to listen to at this point.
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>>2165988
Silence from you
>>2165990
I find It humorous that a assassination attempt is what creates the bonds of trust among our peoples
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>>2165993
"stay out of this no good breeder, go fetch someone important if you wish to speak"

>Hears snaps out his reply before returning to glaring at inkito

>>2165988
"no"
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>>2165961
Huh.

Do you like action figures, 13?
>>2165962
To a ringworld, undiscovered by the Dukedom. Should be fun I assume.
>>2165993
It would be considered murder.

Though admittedly it would be a nice watch.
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>>2166005

w̒ͪë̂̔̂͒͋ ͗ͭ͡hͣ̆ͨa̓ͬ̃ͭ̚v̡̊̏ͯ͋ȇ͂͋̔̿ͮ͜ ͐̿̊̈́̂̈ͭnͦ͊ͪ̐̈́̋o̔̓͞ ͆̓̉̾ͨͬ̍͟sͣ͘t͗̃̒ͣr͟ong̀ ̧͐͂̍ó̚ṗ̐̎͟iͦ̐ͦ̏͂̏n̶̑ͨ͌iͦ̓̈́ō̉nͤ̎͡s̡̆͌̽̎ ͧ
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>>2166005
oooh. Do you need guns? I have lots of them, fully legal.
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>>2166013
No, I am fine. I have my own.

>He stretches his shoulders, and yawns
>>2166010
Do you want one?
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>>2166004
I heard something garbled on that animal tongue of yours that I can only assume was an insult. Mind speaking more clearly?
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>>2166017
>From behind Rukaar a Rumar encased in a crab points at Carter
What is that
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>>2166036
Huh?

>Carter looks at the Rumar

And who are you?
>>2166031
I think he called you a no good breeder. I do not know what that means, might be a Feroxian thing.
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>>2166047
Kukul: I am a findsmen
>>2166031
>Rukaar looks at Jezebel
He's calling you a no good whore
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>>2166047
>>2166056
Sigh.
I know what he fucking said you imbeciles.
I was calling him primitive.
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>>2166093
I'm not an imbecile
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>>2166093
I am not an imbecile, simply trying to help. Though considering how you treat others I do not know why.

>He goes back to reading.
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>>2166102
Have you set a date for your trip to the Ring World?
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>>2166036

n̍̕o̚tͨ̾͒͆́̓̑ ͋r̉ͪeͮͦ̇ͯͩ̓a͌͘l͋l̉y̌͆͋ͪ̇͘?ͩͣ̔͗͊͌ͨ͡
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>>2166102
>>2166098
>she pauses
Sigh. A difference of culture.
I apologise. I forget how aliens differ from my own species.
I will try and assume less of you in the future.
>she gives a light curtsy
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>>2166277
Yes, we do differ.
Not all are as arrogant as yours.

>>2166216
Huh. Does 01 want an action figure?And how has your day been?
>>2166150
I assume tomorrow, though it depends on Taxla.

So, how are you and your people?
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>>2166305

t̓̈ͤͫheͤ̈y͑̈́́̏̿̏ ͪ̈ͭp̓̃͐̂̉̾͐r̈o̡bͯ̎a̓b͋̈́̈͛l̄̽̓́yͣ ̎̃ͮͭ̍̋́d̑͆̌ͧͪoͨ́
̸ͦ͐̒̂ã̆͛̓ňd̋̉͑̔ͨ īͬ̿ͮ́tͭͪ̓̋s̊̏ͤͨ͐ͨ ̷b͂̽͑͆̋eͣ̋ͮͬ͋͋ȅͯ̊̈͌ͫñ̶ͨ ̵ͬo͛ͣ͊ͪ̊͌̑k͐ͧ͂̎ͣ̍ͫ̀
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>>2166311
Any news?

I assume you must have been up to something after all.
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>>2166305
My people are doing well, our attempt at peace brokerage was as uncostly as it was unsuccessful. How are yours?
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>>2166317
we͆ͣ̂͂͝'͗̓ͫͮ̕vě ̉̊͌͑̓̉b̆̑̓̐͌ͯ̑̕eͯ̀̾͑ͧe̿̀̀ͪ͋̚n͊̔̈́͒͋ͤ ͮͬ͛̏̄ ̸͐t͜hͪ̍͟i̓̃͒͝n̋k̷ͣī̎̽͋ñ͢gͯ͐̎ ͋͋̚a̵ͬͫb͂͛̈́ͬ͢o̓͗ͤu͋̀̾ͨ͂͋̓t̾̿͡ ̑̊͑ͫͮt͊͐͗̓ͧ͡hͧ͒͂͑ͭi̓̂s ̏͜w̢ͧ͑̊͌ͪ̇a͑̏̿ŗ͐̊̀̓
̢ͫͬ͗a̒nͣ̄ͤͧ̈ͯͤ͘d́͝ ͫalͭ̐s̈́̈ͧ̆ͣͭ̐oͭ̈́̆̓ͧ̏̀ ͯw̉͋̀͑̾̔e͆ͧ̇̑̿̽ ̷atͩ͋ͫ͐͛̎̚eͫͫ̍̆̚ ́͐̊oͮͧ͂ͮ̌͗̚nͬ̓͑͟e̽ ̓̌̇̂ͣo͑͢f̍̂ͣ̐̏ͤ̔͢ ͐̂͛̀p̧̍̋ͬ͐l̈o͋ͩr͟a̡ͦ̋xͩ͋̒̓̿i͗̍ͣ̒aͨ̿'͆͒̌ͭͭ̄͊š͒ ̛͂̔ͤ̊̇͗ṕ̨̉͋̂ͨl̀̈́ͨaͬ́netͫͬͪ̚̕s̉ͦ̊͋̈́̀̚͞ ̏̏̈̏
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>>2166305
She apologized you fool, that is more than enough to prove she isn't arrogant. Maybe you should think before you insult her next time
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>>2166348
>Carter looks at him
You do realize that was not an apology, yes? I am not a fool, she had clearly insulted us.

Compared us to her species in a negative light, to be specific. She was being sarcastic.

>Carter goes back to reading
>>2166335
Did you say eating a planet?
>>2166331
My peace efforts? I have none at the moment. Though I had hoped yours would succeed.
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>>2166394
>inkito is back after a very A N G E R Y phone call with some shop clerks, over his order of a new phone not arriving on time
Gods, they are slow.
Oh, its the Drakul. For fucks sake, when are we starting Carter. The sooner we go the better
>he nervously eyes some Feroxians with baseball bats.
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>>2166394
Do you even understand what an apology is, she said she apologized, now you are being the arrogant one
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>>2166394
I was not you insufferable fustilarian!
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>>2166394
I had meant how are your people doing? Although I am glad that there are others who had hoped for peace.
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>>2166405
I don't understand that last word but your right, an apology is an apology, it seems he simply wants to single you out
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>>2166404
I am not being arrogant, I simply had assumed she was being sarcastic.

Though now I see I may have been wrong, then.
>>2166405
Well, then my apologies, I must have misinterpreted your behavior.
I have not been social in a long time.
>Carter takes a mug out
>>2166401
What is wrong with Drakul?
And we must leave once Taxla arrives. Until then we cannot.
>>2166412
Ah, my apologies.
They are...well, they are the same. My people are not like most, you see. So I cannot say they are fine.
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>>2166401
What exactly is the Drakul blightsome avian?
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>>2166394

ŵͧ̍͋̌ͬ͢eͯľ̵̂͂͆̊l̋̂͌̆͒ͪ͞ ͬ̓ͦͩͩtͤ͋ͤͭ̀h̾̒ẻ̡ ̧̐͂̌m̴ͨ͌̓͗͌̇͛e̴aͯ̈́ţͯ̆ ̆ͬͧ̎p̄̊̎ͨͫ̏͝aͤͭrͬ͗͛̎ͪ͑̉t̨̃ͫsͯ́̾̒ ͌̄̂ͫͦ͑o͂f͋ͭ͌̓ ̍͂̎̌̄̽͟i̎ͫ͗͊̓͘t̵̔͂̇͑̏ ̔͞
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>>2166441
Just... never mind. I had a rather infiruating conversation with a drakul over the phone
>he mutters bastard
>>2166437
Good.
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>>2166428
I did not mean to, I simply had thought she was insulting us.

My bad, it has been a while.
>>2166442
As in, the citizens?
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>>2166448
I don’t see why you would have contacts with anyone in Drakul space.
It seems awfully suspicious, seeing as the only Drakul ever to even go to Trojan are myself and Sanguine.

Don’t tell me you have contacts with the Sanguines?
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>>2166450
n͑̌ͯͯǒ̷͛̎̏̉̚
͋̾m̛͌̌̓̓e̋̃̊a͐ͤ̈̕t̎̈́̂ͭ̀ ̉̌́̔̏̄̓tḧ̄ͭͣͭ̚â̴t̛̒̋̄͌ͨ ͬ̇̄̌̌̓̚t̨̑̿̇h̵͒̆̍̐̐į͂͐n̛̊͗̋̊̚kͯ̌͊ͦ̃ͬ͋sͩ̔̂̈̏̽͗͜ ͬ̋į̋̎ͣ͌s ̉́͆̄̉n̵oͦ̏̉͒͌̾̚t̆̚ ̇͐̆́̆m̓e͊̎̀ͣͩa̐tͤ͒̑ͧ͒͗̚
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>>2166450
Oh. They consumed an entire planet in the Rotherhym system. Stripped it bare, we had a colony, if it weren't for captain Fhugin, then they wouldn't be there
>his stomach grumbles
Anyone want to eat out for dinner. Its on me.
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>>2166473
>he sighs
I was going to buy a new phone from a Drakul Tech Company, I have a small time GalaxyTube channel where I review tech.
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>>2166475
Very well, thank you.
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>>2166475
>>2166474
Ah, okay. I was confused for a moment.
>>2166493
>>2166475
But yes, dinner sounds nice.
>>2166473
Sanguine?
>>2166490
>Carter mumbles something about generations
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>>2166475
Are you willing to pay for me and Moanai?
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>>2166475
Sure, I suppose. No need to pay for me, though
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>>2166493
>>2166497
>>2166498
Alright. Come follow me, I'm getting a taxi right now
>he opens his phone, and calls for a taxi-speeder.
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>>2166490
Unlikely story. You just got off a call, meaning you already have a phone. And why in several hells would you want to try and buy a prohibitively expensive phone, reserved for Drakul nobility, from half a damn galaxy away?
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>>2166498
>>2166498
>>2166504
I can pay if needed, I have some credits.

So, shall we go?
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>>2166504
Very well.
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>>2166512
>>2166511
Probably because he is lying.

I hope he is, because if something called GalaxyTube exists I will vomit.
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>>2166512
To review it. I am a tech-reviewer as well. I'll be fully reimbursed. Also, it will be good for me. Did you know I'm getting it for free, just to give a review for their product, and get them attention?
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>>2166515
Let's be off
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>>2166515
>moanai shakes a bag the size of a small child
"I >>2166515
got all this from poker, a lot of ploraxi gamblers couldn't tell their asshole from a hole in the ground"
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>>2166521
It exists.
>He shows him the app, and his account.
Well, our taxi is here. Lets go.
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>>2166526
Yes.

How are you, by the way? We are exploring a ringworld soon, and if you are of good health you may come with.

Also, want a mug?
>>2166522
>Carter, despite having no discernible face, looks dead inside at the prospect.
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>>2166497
One of the upstart minor Houses my brother is forced to tolerate. They have far too much money and constantly plot against the other houses to gain more.
I’m just waiting for them to actually leave any solid proof that the 446 assasination attempts were their doing.
>>2166521
Agreed.
>>2166522
Please stop breathing.
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>>2166528
Yes.
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>>2166537
>>2166532
>>2166527
>>2166526
>>2166512
>>2166493
>they all enter the taxi
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>>2166532
I'll come along, but what's a mug?
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>>2166543
This place better serve fresh blood.
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>>2166560
>he is in the taxi, cramped between Carter and Rukaar
Oh yes, they do.
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>>2166563
>Moanai sits on Rukaar's lap who's arm is propped on carter's head
Why didn't we get TWO taxis
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>>2166582
>unit thirteen in on moanai's head

n̛ǒ̶͐̿t ̿ͫ͒ą̑̀͊ͣ͑ ͂ͫcͧͧ͒̒l̑̿͆̚u̓̆͌ͭe̓ͧ̓ͩ
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>>2166563
So tell me Inkito do you often have time to film reviews of new technology between your diplomatic duties?
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>>2166595
Yes. I do. I work from home at times. I even have my own cryptocurrency mining rig, want to take a look at it
>>2166582
>>2166588
This was the only taxi in our area.
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>>2166615
>
ĩt̄ͭs̽͗ͬ͂͜ ̍͗ͦa̽ͯ͂̌ ͫ̽ͦ́ͨ̂b͒̐i̓ͨ̋̉g͗̓̔̂̒ ̨̏̐͆t͞aͨx͊́̊̽͂ĭ̄̀̕
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>>2166620
Heh. We should be there soon. And goddammit, there is a traffic jam.
>he sighs
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>>2166588
>Though she isn't sure why she has begun petting 13 who is on her head
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>>2166615
This is a fascinating insight into other cultures, please do show me this crypto-currency mining rig was it? I have never heard of such a thing.
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>>2166627
>begins silently dying inside
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>>2166627
Its this huge computer, that is solely meant for mining cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, or Kutherum. That unit is in some small warehouse, which is actually not far from here. You could walk.
>>2166630
Whats wrong?
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>>2166630
>Getratuid becomes instantly bored at the mention of a cryptocurrency mining rig, and so turns to the first person he sees, Jezebel

Hello, I am Getratuid, representing the noble Hvaeranians, bringing greetings from Hvaerania. Who might you be?
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>>2166644
I haven’t eaten in four and a half hours and if I don’t get something soon my muscles will begin decaying and my mind will atrophy.

So how’s your day been?
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>>2166661
Ah, yes!
Let us get there now
>he parks, and arrives at the restaurant
>it is very, very grand
>he books the reservation, and gets nearly three tables for the group.
We are in. Its been good.
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>>2166656
I am Jezebel, representing the noble Drakul. I bring greetings from House Imperator.
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>>2166644
>He looks baffled
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>>2166671
Oh thank the storm there's room
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>>2166682
Oh yes. Now take a seat, this is one of the top restaurants in the entire planet of Trojan
>they all start getting seated.
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>>2166671
Grand.
>she waits for the half the others to sit, as is customary
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>>2166624
>unit thirteen curls up on her head
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>>2166698
>The chair Rukaar sat in snaps under his weight
...not again
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>>2166706
>Moanai thinks it's cute, she leans over to rukaar trying not to disturb 13 on her head
"Can I keep it"
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>>2166711
>the guests frown at rukaar for breaking such an expensive chair, and the waiters get him a metal one
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>>2166698
>Getratuid takes the chair closest to the door and scoots it back a foot or two from the table
>>
>Jammis sits down.
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>>2166735
>Carter rushes in, and sits down.

My apologies, I was sleeping.
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>>2166801
Not a problem.
>>
>overall, the ambassadors ate, drank, and conversed merrily on the day of the winter solstice. The holidays and rejoicement shall arrive soon!
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>>2166828
>Karl plots stuff in the meantime and leaves a note on Inkito's desk
>With a bomb of course for anyone who is not Inkito who attempts to open it
>He goes to the 5th Expeditionary Fleet Headquarters station and goes onto a briefing with some of the senior captains making sure he has a fleet ready to jump in an instant to Trojan or it's local space of seven battleships in case MOTHER'S ANGER warps in to wreak havoc
>>
>Meanwhile, while everyone is dining, Trio is working on their own plans
>Grod returns to Trojan with a rumarian axe, a book of Ru pictures and a big machine gun with two barrels and three rockets on each side
Grod:Did Garry return yet?
Narg:Nah, everyone seems to be having a celebratory dinner
Grod:Good, will help us hide the shuttle
Narg:Yep!
>Meanwhile in Ularnki Complex
Garry:So...this mask can change shape and colour, right?
Jimmri:Yeah
>Goblin dressed in a bunch of cuttlery and pans shows a bunch of dark blue cubes roughtly in a shape of a mask
Jimmri:Don't believe me? Look!
>He puts on the mask, which changes itself around him, turning into a second face of sorts
Jimmri:Now look...ahem, Mask, colour change, red!
>Mask quickly changes it's colour to bright red
Jimmri:Now watch this, I'll make it look like an orc...Mask, change shape, thoughts
>Mask changes it's shape to an orc
Jimmri:AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH, MY NOSE IS TOO BIG! CHANGE BACK, MASK, CHANGE BACK!
>Mask changes back to it's previous form
Garry:Give me that
>Garry takes the mask which changes to it's original form and puts it on
Garry:Mask, change shape, thoughts
>Mask now looks like Jezebels current mask
Garry:MY NOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEE! AHHHHH
>Garry runs in circles screaming in pain
Garry:MASK, CHANGE BACK, CHANGE BAAAAAACCCKKK!
>Mask changes to previous form and Garry drops it on the ground, panting
Garry:I'll buy it, how much?
Jimmri:30 cubes
Garry:Aight
>Garry gives him some kind of brinze cube filled with silver
Garry:Goodbye, merry Giftday!
Jimmri:Merry giftday!
>And so, Garry returns to Trojan with the shuttle
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>>2167320
>he reads the note, and requests a meeting with The Admiral.
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>>2167626
>He meets him in a non descript meeting room in one of Trojan's many hotels with two retainers on hand
So I see you have read the note? So what do you think? If you finally give up the disputed colonies of Daraque and Magnar we will take care of this little dispute of yours.
>He brings up a holographic display of his seven battleship fleet
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>>2167632
Very well. I believe that we need some more time to think about this, however. We shall discuss later, once we start our research operation.
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>The shuttle arrives to the Megaplex
Garry:Okay, I got the gifts, what about you guys?
Grod:I have the pictures of Ru, the rumarian axe, turns out they don't use hammers, a gun and this axe that turns into spear
>Grod reveals some kind of tech-axe with a switch on it
Narg:Neat, I also got everything, including the shuttle!
>Cut to a shuttle in the Megaplex parking lot with a huge sheet over with and a sign "Don't peek" infront of it
Narg:So, let's get wrapping!
>Trio dissapear into their space-van
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>Carter walks out of the restaurant, holding a mug filled with some sort of purple drink in one hand and a snowglobe in the other

>He mumbles something about knick knacks, then proceeds to walk to the Council building.
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>>2167686
>Rukaar approaches Carter
Excuse me, but can you explain to me what's the reason for the trees and decorations around.
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>>2167706
>Carter looks at him

Well, multiple beings often celebrate different holidays at this time, so we allow for those celebrations to be done here, within reason.

>Carter takes out a mug. It has a santa on its side, except the santa claus is not human, but rather some sort of green crablike organism

It really is just decoration. And there are gifts too.
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>>2167720
Gifts?
>He ponders something
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>>2167720
Gifts you say?
>He goes off to check that his embassy has a suitable selection of items to give as gifts should he find himself in need of some.
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>>2167720
What do you mean by, “within reason”.
Bloodtide approaches at this time of year
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>>2167772
Bloodtide? There seem to be many celebrations I'm not aware of here
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>After some time, the Trio has wrapped most of their gifts, or put them in boxes
>Narg and Grod leave the shuttle, as Garry begins working on the finger
Narg:Okay...where do we find that box
Grod:I don't know
>>2167772
>>2167801
Grod:Hey guys! Do you know where we can get a box that'll fit a shuttle!?
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>>2167804
Have you tried a box store?
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>>2167809
Grod:Yes, it's biggest box is only car sized
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>>2167814
Hmm, have you tried a cargo container
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>>2167816
Grod:Too much metal
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>>2167822
What about building your own box, just get a lot of cardboard
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>>2167826
Grod:Hmmm...good idea, thanks Rukaar!
>Grod and Narg run to the nearest shop where cardboard is sold
>They come back sereval hours later with a bunch of cardboard, red paint and ducktape
>They begin construction of the box
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>>2167743
Yes, gifts. As in, giving an item to someone with good intent.
Do you have a similar holiday?
>>2167745
Precisely.
I plan on giving mugs.
>>2167772
Well,it depends. For instance, Gorellians often have ceremonial duels at this time of year. So we needed to make them their own chamber, as to not disturb the rest.

What is bloodtide?

>Carter fills his mug with coffee.
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>>2167920
No we don't. And it'd be good to bring gifts to the others correct?
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>>2167932
I guess, it would certainly increase their view of you.

>Carter sips his coffee.

Myself, I like to explore rather than have gifts, so if you do not mind I will seek the Ringworld today if possible.

>A red alien walks in, with a grocery bag

Still, I would certainly recommend giving gifts.

Do you want a mug, by the way? I plan to get more personal items for each person, but I saw the lack of useless, superficially decorated cups with our Ambassadors, so I got some of these too.

>Carter holds out a cyan mug. It shows a Yssravannar fishing in a volcano, with the words, "Dóitorg Fishing" printed on the side.
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>>2167966
A gift would be appreciated
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>>2167975
>Carter hands him the mug

Here you go, I'll try to get something better, but have the mug in the meantime.
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>>2167920
A grand celebration during winter. A large obsidian obelisk is placed where children typically draw sigils to make small fires or bouts of water erupt from its surface. Small gifts are exchanged and it ends with a colossal tidal wave of blood washing over the city at the dawn of the new day.

>>2167801
Accurate. Alien cultures are numerous.
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>>2167978
Hmmm.

Such an obelisk *could* be replicated here if you wanted, as we do have obsidian. Though not much.

However, the blood tide part of bloodtide may be tricky.

Where do you source such blood?
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>>2167978
Indeed. Though I don't see why I shouldn't partake in some of the holidays. Getting gifts can't be that hard
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>>2167966
>A message is sent to Carter of the Carnem Wastes through the Vox from a Voidwatch Expeditionary Force Commander.

"Greetings Mr.Carter not sure if you remember but my name is Markon. I was the one in charge of that fleet you saved from pirates not too long ago. I was hoping we could sit down to discuss the matter of those pirates and why my people are down here in Federal space."

"If you want to talk you'll find my people's fleet docked at the Mephitus star port city on Trojan. Your welcome to bring any allies that you would trust."
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>Grod and Narg have completed the box, with titanium reinforced bottom part and coloured it red and green
>Narg enters the shuttle while Grod trasports the box to the parking lot, while space van uses magnet to float the mysterious thing in a blanket up
>After much struggle since it's bigger than their ramshackle ship, they get it inside the box, and place the lid over it, and slap a big, yellow ribbon over it
>After that they cover it with a sheet made of a bunch of smaller sheets and place it on a cart
>They then place it near their shuttles landing place with a sign "No peeking"
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>>2167988
It would be good if you could appreciate Drakul culture. The obelisk is normally 18 feet tall at the very least, 6.5 feet wide and long.

The blood is sourced from an absurd amount of thralls. The thrallmasters spend most of the year trying to replace their stock for the next bloodtide, such is the volume of blood required.
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>>2168020
And I thought my kind was obsessed with blood
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>>2168020
Well, we have the amount of Obsidian then.

How big of an area does this Bloodtide need? We could perhaps house it in a stadium.

Would you like a mug?
>>2168003
>Carter checks his vox

Huh. Seems like I have a meeting to catch.

Any of you are free to join me, though I doubt it will be dangerous.

>Carter gets up, and walks to the door.
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>>2168036
"A new race joins the pack, prey or predator we will see. This one would like to accompany you"

>Hears follows carter
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>>2168036
Narg:Okay, sure, why not?
>Grod knocks on the door
Grod:Garry! Do you want to go to a ringworld?
Garry:Wha-, sure?
>Garry opens the door and steps out of the ship with a wielder mask
Garry:I don't have needed materials at the moment anyways.
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>>2168041
Oh, hello. I did not think you were here.

Do you want a mug?
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>>2168043
"Only if it is polite or prey meat"

>Hears smiles
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>>2168035
Well you don’t exclusively have to live off it.
>>2168036
No. I have no need for a mug.
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>>2168053
We do use it more than you think. So Jezebel, will you accompany us to the ring world?
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>>2168053
I would think you might use it for blood, but oh well.

Regardless, I will see whether Bloodtide is possible on Trojan, if you do not mind.

Do you know how, or is there someone I could ask?
>>2168048
I will assume that is a yes.

>Carter hands Hears a plain mug, with the words "Kroak Gameday" on it.

>He then leaves for the station to meet up with Markon.
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>>2168059
>>2168059

W̸͊ė̈́ͯ͒̚ ͫ̓s̔ha̿͆ll͗ͬ ̶́͑͂c̷̎ͧ̆ͬ̄̈̚ő̸͐̾̎͛̆m̵̑͐̓ͮ͑̂êͦ ͨ̽̚a̧͑̔̍sͬͯ ͯͭ͘we͑lͨ̓̎͊ͣ͑l̈ͮͫͧ̉͒̇͝ ̸̔̉̏
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>>2168059
>Jamm arrives at the station, the car he is being chauffeured in swerving slightly as the driver is having a mild panic attack over the fact he can see the sky.
>He sits on a bench by the front door, looking at his pocket watch and tapping his briefcase
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>>2168036
>The messages led carter and his entourage to the south western dock sector of the city, specifically the entertainment district. Here many Federal travelers have decided to take a load off and relax with a warm meal and cold drink as the sun begins to set on this side of Trojan.

>Eventually they reach the meeting place a large partly open air bar called Migharzio's which is occupied mostly by off duty Voidwatch personnel. One trooper informs the group that the commander who wants to meet them is on the upper platforms overlooking the area.
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>>2168081
Narg:Okay...
Grod:You sure it was a lottery Carter?
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>>2168056
Yes, likely. I might as well see this insane trip through to the end.
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>>2168081
>>2168068
>>2168079
>Carter moves up to the upper platforms.

>He sips his coffee.

Are you Markon?
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>>2168095
>The group addressed appear to be officers based on their uniforms turn from their meal time discussions to the Wastes man who just arrived. The officer in the back of the booth speaks up.
"Ah welcome, please have a seat."
>He gestures for them to take a seat in the open chairs and then for a server to come over.
"Care for a drink? Its on me."
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>>2168081
>The smells and stink of the city is almost overpowering, the desire to run rampant and hunt even more so, it quite fortunate Everyone else is there

>>2168130
>Hears scans their faces and looks for any weaponry from behind carter, distrust not evident from his form but felt through the air

"Greetings, Who are you?"
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>>2168130
Grod:No thanks
Narg:Nah
Garry:No, we have our own food and drinks
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>>2168130
What sort of drink
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>>2168130
Naw, I got my own.

>Carter gestures to the mug, then sits.

So, what was that whole attack all about? Your ships were about to become something the Trio would scavenge in.
>>2168144
>Carter gestures to the Trio in question.
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Carter, should be begin departure for the ringworld? This may finally put our quest to a rest once and for all.
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>>2168149
>They wave
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>>2168150
>Carter responds on his vox

Kinda busy. On a diplomatic venture right now.

We'll be ready to go, go ahead and fire up the ship engines. And see if you can pack some bags too.

For..."collecting data".
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>>2168140
"Voidwatch Commander Markon of the Dominion."
>>2168146
"What ever's on the menu Lord...Rukaar is it?"
>>2168144
"Alright then."
>>2168149
"Those pirates were in service to a Despot looking to stop us from making it down here on our archaeological expedition."
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>>2168163
Archeological expedition you say? And how many crew survived the pirates? I hope we had made it in time.

>Carter sips his coffee. A green alien wanders in, and grabs a storage can.
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>>2168163
That it is. I'll drink anything really. Surprise me
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>>2168163
I brought my own drink, thanks
>He waves a bottle of medication labelled "Agoraphobic Anxiety Prevention Formula: Industrial Strength"
But if there are any fortified wines that would be nice.
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>>2168170
>>2168171
>He orders the shark man and administrator a mug of Nova grog a strong drink among the denizens of this star port.

>>2168169
"A few were killed when they ships were critically damaged but overall the expedition is still at full strength. If you saw you might have noticed the large number of our ships docked around Trojans spaceports. We managed to get a deal with the Traders in charge of here to let us anchor for quite a bit in exchange for helping to protect the place."
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>>2168171
>Carter looks at the bottle
You really do not like outside places, do ya?

Also, Jezebel might have some wines.
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>>2168185
Well, I am glad we were there to help.

Hope Trojan has given you no trouble. The defense contract you guys made should last some time, starports here are in no short supply.

So, what exactly is this Expedition? And what is Voidwatch, for that matter? Haven't heard of anything like that.

Except for that one time on Gorak V but that was different.
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>>2168185
>Rukaar drinks the beverage
Mmh, sweeter than what is on Ru, I like it
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>>2168191
That I do.
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>>2168211
What is Ru like? Seems to me like a violent place for sure, but there must be some places to relax.

>Carter drinks from his mug.

Ah, this stuff always gets me. Better than the coffee.

Still, question stands. Also, where are your bodyguards?
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>>2168212
>>2168191
>>2168171
Hmm.

Jezebel, do you have anything for anxiety? Like, specific wines or drinks.

He could maybe use one, I guess.

>Carter looks through a menu
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>>2168216
It is well, I don't know how to compare it to planets of this side of the void, as for Guards Moanai is on her way
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>>2168219
>Narg nad Garry read the menu while Grod is just watching
Grod:Strong drink should help him
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>>2168206
"I'll start with introductions then. Voidwatch is a foreign and domestic intelligence that works to safeguard a great nation called the Dominion, its people and all it stands for against the whatever threat might reach out from the depths of space."

>Markon stops to take a sip from his drink.
"The reason you haven't heard of us simply due to the fact there was a great amount of distance between our two areas of space. we weren't sure if anyone was down here once our expedition left."

"Needless to say we were surprised and thankful to find some friendly faces down here."
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>>2168162
Very well
>Taxla gives the order to prepare for departure, and his crew begin to load up essential supplies for the incoming task, filling the loading bay with storage units and carrying bags for anything useful found
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>>2168219
No, wines are not especially made for that purpose.
I have a substantially more flavoursome bloodwine, made of blood and fruit. Though this hardly meets your specifications.
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>>2168236
greetings Baron how are the kids ?
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>>2168255
Picky aren't we miss Jezebel?
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>>2168224
Why not? Is it different technologically?

Myself, I was always a fan of exploring new worlds, so this Ru seems interesting to me.
>>2168255
Yeah, but do you have any drugs to help him?

And how much would such a wine cost?
>>2168226
Perhaps. He seems rather jumpy round this place.
>>2168230
Ah, so you are out of this Sector.

Fascinating. So, I assume you came here to simply explore? If so, we know a place you can come with us to check out.

Recently discovered ringworld, found through this.

>Carter shows him the cylinder, now open and empty.

You ever seen something like this?
>>2168236
>Carter voxes him

Hey, do you want something to drink while I am here?
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>>2168266
No, I simply have high standards.
>>2168271
Do you think me an individual prone to go about gallivanting from place to place with a satchel of drugs on my person?

Why are you asking me?
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>>2168271
"How'd the Cylinder let you find a Ringworld?"
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>>2168271
I can't simply let foreigners into my home
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>>2168279
Saw that you sold some wines to Silver, thought you might have some in your ship to help Jamm here.

Also, you are a trader, or at least capable of trade. It seemed so, anyways, so I figured the Drakul would have sent you with some pharmaceuticals and drugs to sell,perhaps make some deals with.

>Carter takes a sip of his strange drink

Also, do you have any idea what type of alien this is?

>Carter shows her a picture of an orange creature, with strange pillars on its back and a trunk.
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>>2168288
Well, of course. I'd imagine there are security details and the sort.
Same with mine, so I do not mind.

>Carter calls over a waiter

However, do you have any postcards? Or a gift shop?
Stories?

Also, how is the mug? Hope the Dukedom brand is good, I find myself to be a mug aficionado, so if there is anything wrong with it do inform me.
>>2168280
Turns out, it held a map to one. Some undiscovered Avarian place named Perch of Stars.

It was a sort of lotto award, but it must have never arrived. Plus, it had a ticket with it too.
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>>2168279
Indeed, a woman of culture and grace you are
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>>2168271
how are you !
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>>2168311
Stories. And the mug is fine thank you
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>>2168311
>He ponders for a moment hand on his chin before speaking.
"Interesting........part of the reason we came down here to this region of space was to search for any ancient ruins that could shed some light on the history of our peoples back home. There were a few references to a Perch of the Stars being part of a Network of libraries known as the Infinite Archives."
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>The Admiral waits for Hears to return so that he can give him a warning of what may pass
>Other than that he walks around the city wondering where this Commander Markon and the rest of the ambassadors are
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>>2168337
>Hears flicks his ears

"You sound like a Rival, hunting a different prey but prey all the same"
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>>2168376
"Not at all. I assure you."
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>>2168356
>a strange man approaches him
>he points him towards the others
>then fades into shadows
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>>2168297
I am not a trader, I am a diplomat. I was more curious that an alien would want to drink bloodwine, as even our one species would be repulsed by it a mere thousand years ago.

And no. I have absolutely no idea what that is.
>>2168315
Why thank you Rukaar!
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>>2168381
"This is not a insult Furless, it is a recognition of similarity. Rivals command a acknowledgement, Prey are simply below us to feed upon........ you may be treated as prey if you wish"

>The wolf grins, his canines shining in the light
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>>2168376
>He finally finds the group after some searching and passes Hears a note it reads:
>"If the deal Inkito is doing comes to pass you will soon be facing my fleet but I have a plan.If you surrender the crew of the MOTHER'S ANGER to me when I arrive I can guarantee the safety of your people. And a passage to Ploraxia where you can end this war. And if the Ploraxians break their part of the bargain you will be given weapons and the ability to raise hell on their world."
>>2168337
>He shakes hands with the man
It is nice to see you Commander,especially now that you are in not such a precarious position as well.
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>>2168382
>He gives the man a thumbs up before he fades out
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>>2168392
"indeed it is Admiral. glad you can join us, come grab a seat."
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>>2168392
>looking at the note, he scrunches it up and his very manner changes from a relaxed amusement to a frigid stiffness of his muscles, he looks at Karl with eyes that do a worse job than the rest of him of hiding his sheer outrage at the idea

"Admiral...... my This one speak with you in that booth over there"

>he points to a deserted booth a few rows over, his voice calm and steady
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>>2168404
I will be one second.
>>2168411
>He follows Hears
Bring your best warriors.If I know the Ploraxians they will do something foolish. But besides negotiation there is another way to end the war...
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>>2168261
They are well, my youngest son is to be married soon, and I am expecting another grandchild.

>>2168271
I am fine, thank you though.
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>>2168323
Could you tell one? And that is good, I was worried they may have been chipped.
>>2168320
I am good, recently got some new mugs. They are not biological, though.
We are also off to explore a ringworld.
How are you?
>>2168337
Infinite Archives, you say? It may be the same one, then, though I do not know what Archives you speak of.
>>2168383
Well, I do. At least to try it, I guess. Not sure about the others, though Jamm could use a good drink.

And that is a shame. I have searched for this one for a while.
>>2168411
>>2168392
>Carter looks at the two

Hello Admiral. Is something wrong?
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>>2168430
Like what?
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>>2168417
>once they are a decent way away from the others and far away enough their words would be eaten by the ambient noise of the Bar, Hears clenches his fists shaking slightly

"Admiral, you are not stupid this one hopes. You realize that you are asking my HUNTERS to stand with claws sheathed while OUTSIDERS swarm our ship, chain us like Prey swine and lead us before sky striders for a swift butchery, WITHOUT A FIGHT"

>at the last point his voice rises to a stage whisper from the low mutter he had been using accompanied by a fist crashing onto the table

"All for some HOPE that we meet the sky-striders leader or shaman?"

"And what of the ANGER? It has only fixed the bridge and the engines are still being made. if they attempt annother attack our Homeworld dies"

>frustration dances across his face in a twitching grimace

"Is this What you promise me? please correct This one if anything is wrong"
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>>2168430

l̵͆̑͆͂e͘t̸ ͛͆́ͣ̍́ţ̈́͐̿̐h̵̀eͯ͌̄̑ͦ̚͢m ͐̓̽̔s͗͐cͦͭͪ̚h̛ͯ̉͊͗͋̍ȅ̡̀̎̄m͢e̛͋ͪ̒͛͌ ͬ̇̽i̛nͮ ̿̂̾ͪͦͧ͛pͨ͜eaͣ̔̀ͨ̂́̓c̴ͤ͑ͦe̿͂ͣͣ͟
̧͊̎̓͐ī̈́ͧtͯ́̀͂ͫͯ̄̀ ̊̐̋̏̿͡i͗̈sͦ̋͛͗ ̀̏̑f̷ͮ̏̍̂͂̾a͒̒͐sͧ̾ͯcͦͯi̴̎̍ͮ͊ͤ̐ñàt̽̊iͬ̾n̵̎ͬͯ̏̔g̈́ͤ̈ͤͬ̚ ̃ͮͪ̔̔͑
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>>2168443
>He makes sure to lose Carter
I offer you a fight.The ANGER will die as soon as the Ploraxians rally a new fleet to break it and they will conquer your world.This way you will have a chance to force them to peace and force them to pay that is what I offer.
>>2168445
>He nods his head in thanks and heads back to the group
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>>2168445
Can you hear them?

Also, would you like a mug? And how are things? Anything interesting going on in the Collective?
>>2168441
I don't know. Any nice beaches? Good hotels?
Interesting fauna?
Anything, really, except for a war story. War stories are more Guthank's thing I assume, I would hate to rob him of his fun. Where is he, by the way?
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>>2168430
"Well once we get your map we can take it to the one the Director has on board the V.E.F. command ship to see if they match up in any way. If they do consider us another couple of members on your venture."
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>>2168457
>Hears growls and returns to the group, mind turning over the possibilities and hating them more and more.

>But for now, its time to wait out the intervening time
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>>2168460

Ï̛ͮͦ̑͋̂ ̓cånn͛ͫ͋ͬ̊̇o̿̚t͆̒ ̸̓ͬh̎̓e̢ͯ̊a̵ͣ̒͂̄ͤ̂r ̿̔͋ͨ̌ṫ̎ͣ͆̌̆͝h̀̀̾̀͊ͬe͌̊m̍ͧ
̀̏͊̇ͦ̆Ẁ̈̊̐̿͌eͫͬ̇ͧͭ̈́͘ ͭͧ̆̆͗̆̓c̀͆aͬ͑ͩ̈̽͂n̑̆͒͒̓ ͌͂̽̋̑͜hͨë̿̌͂ͦͬa͒ͦr̨̓̆̔͌ ̡̂͆ͮtͩ͊̎͌hͯ̎̔ͧe͑̀m̄̉̃̏̉ͣ̿ ͂̌̿ͦͫ͞ḩ͐̆̂̄o͂͐w̄ͩͧͨͭ͒́e͌ͨͣ̾̓ͦvë́̆̑͐̚r
ͭ̃̋̊̚ẇ̾̌͛eͬ̌̽ͫ̾͗ ̆̀ͪͩ͂d͋̒̿̈ͤ͊o͊̾ ̽ͭͮ͠n͐́ͩͭo͛ͭ̋t ͌ͮ͐́ͫ̚̚r̍̋̂̀͛̒̚e̐̿̈̉̿qͪͭ̕ǘ̵͗͛̿̽i̢͌̍r̓ͤ̄̇̎ͮe̔̽͐͊͗ ͛ͫą͐̀̊͐̽̊ ̨̈͐͛ͬ̚m̢ͩú̍ͧ̓͆ͦ͆͟g̓̀̐
̌́͛ṅ̛͗ȏ̌̆͘th̓ͬi͐͐̏͆̇̋̚n̂̕g͐ͫ̈̄͒̽ ͤ̈͐͋̈͝n̓͒e̶̾̀͗wͯ ̀â̡s͒͐ͯ̆̽ ̽̎̆̓̚e͑͂̈́͒̓xͨp̢ͭ̿͑ecͧͫ͌̓ťͨͯ̀̾̉̿͢e̢d̈ͬͤ ͆̀̐̚̕
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>The administrator rises from his third glass of Nova grog, looking a lot less nervous and a lot more dishevelled than when he came in
Does- does this place do wings? I'm dying for hot wings right about now.
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>>2168460
What is intresting for you may be normal for me, like Dreadmaws, daggerteeth, a Grubgub plant
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>>2168469
Huh. So, was that the reason you called me here? To conduct a joint operation?

Because your ships seem rather weaponized for a simple expedition. Was there an enemy you wish to inform me of that you passed on the way?

>Carter drinks the remainder of his mug, as the waitress arrives.

Yes, I would like a Trenidor Clubhouse, and a lemonade please.
>>2168480
>The waitress, a robot with a visor and what seems to be antennae, responds

"Yes, we have many. It is in the menu"

>She hands over an orange holotab, that pops open into a menu.
>>2168472
Nothing new? Surely you must have a hobby or something, or some sort of tale to tell.
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>>2168486
Well, yes, but is that not the purpose of tales? To speak of one's life and adventure?

I for one do not know what a Grubgub plant is.
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>>2168480
Are you quite allright?
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>>2168499
It's a thick stout root that channel manager during blooming system, their leaves are razor sharp and much tougher than one would think. It also hitches rides of Dergons if their seeds find their way into the beasts shell
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>>2168480
Do want chicken wings,wild breestior wings,zoonizbar wings or another kind?
This place is a collection of cultures they have practically everything here,for a price.
>>2168493
>He sits down and asks the waitress for the house special
>>2168472
Have you tried knitting?
>He laughs and orders a drink as well.
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>Cythres is sitting in the ambassadorial building tinkering with the recovered avardroid
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>>2168535
I'd like...
>The administrator tries to poke at the menu, his fingers going straight through the hologram
I'd like the zan... zon... the z wings
>>2168519
>He leans forwards a little too fast, knocking his top hat down over his eyes.
Yes
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>>2168541
Right...
How drunk are you right now exactly?
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>>2168526
Dergons? Are those some sort of crustacean?
>>2168541
>>2168535
>The waitress laughs a bit, then leaves.

>Carter looks at the cook, then at Karl.

I think the House Special might be poisonous to humans.
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>>2168549
He's still standing, I say he's fine
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>>2168549
I'd say at least a solid... 6
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>>2168555
How long do you think that shall last?
>>2168563
On what scale?
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>>2168574
I assumed it was up to ten... Do you ha- have the number ten?
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>>2168541
>He calls over the waitress
This one wants the zan...zon... the z wings please.
>>2168552
Ehhhh the potential danger is part of the fun.
>He takes a long drink from his glass and turns a nice shade of green
It's great .
>He gives a thumbs up even though he doesn't look great at all
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>>2168574
10 minutes top, if I'm wrong I owe you, deal?
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"if you will excuse this one"

>hears departs.....somewhere
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>>2168576
We do. We normally have scales of 12.
>>2168579
Deal.
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>>2168552
It's a strange creature, I don't know what you mean by that word
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>>2168585
How much is this deal gonna be for?
>He looks interested
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>Meanwhile in the embassy, a room is being fortified to withstand a tank shot..............why anyone can guess
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>>2168592
Presumably a favour, though I don’t know how rumarians treat pointless and sudden random deals
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>>2168591
Well, like a Crab.
>>2168577
Just Vox me if you need some anti poison injectors. I will help Taxla with the ship.

Markon, Vox me when we can compare maps.


>Carter leaves the bar
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>>2168599
It's a simple favour, which is something I assume everyone can use
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>>2168493
"Initially no I wished to thank you on behalf of the Dominion for the aid you gave us earlier and the Director thought it best to make our intentions here clear to avoid unnecessary conflict. As for the amount of weapons on our ships."

"To those of the Dominion the unexplored reaches of space are as dangerous as they are mysterious and beautiful. The main impetuous which turned it into such a powerful nation were those threats from beyond."

"The Leadership of the Dominion expected us to run into trouble and decided a significant portion of the Void-force would be deployed for the expedition's safety and for the security of anything we might want to keep out of the hands of Terminus forces. Like the ones that were attacking us when we just meet"
>He takes another swig of beer.
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>A green alien wearing some shades walks into the Ambassador building.

>It walks up to Cythres.

I got the ride, let's move. I'll fill you in on the way.
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>>2168613
Got it
>follows Jones
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I apologise if you have been waiting for me but I had some matters to attend to, who are our new friends?
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>>2168616
>Cythres and Jones walk towards the hangar, where a large AN-10N gunship is waiting, complete with a crew.

>Jones puts his arm around Cythres and makes sure no one can hear.He takes off his shades

So here's the deal: I can source some of that 'silver you asked for, but the merc's and co gotta drive us.
You'll need a disguise, wear this

>He hands him a futuristic storage container, with some spare visors welded on and some Gifttime lights strewn on it.It also comes with the same style glasses he is using.

Just follow my lead, and remember.

No witnesses.
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>>2168610
Right...
>silent dread
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>>2168535
>>2168493
oͭ͊͒ur̃̋ ̓̂̃͊̉̂h̃ͣͫŏͤ͐̓͒̇̚b̏ͮ͐̀̇ͧb̀ͬ͆y̡̐̔̔̋ ̨̈̑̂ͬ͌̊i͐͑̋͊ŝ̡ͣ͐̆ ̏ͫ͘k͆͘nͪͮ̂͑̑͢o̎̂ͨ̓͠wͨͧ̂̍̂͆ͨǐ͘n͋̓̂͛g̽͆ͤ̏ ͐͂̕e̴ͧ̄͆̔̚v̴̇͛́̓̚er̴͋̓̽ͧ̌̌͂yt̿͑͆͑͂h̆͐̇͒ͤͣ̀ǐn̕g̈̐̚ ĕ̐̒̃ve̓ͫ̍rͩ̽̏͒̓͡yo̾͆̿̇͡ń̶̽é́̑ͪ̆ ̴ͫ̀͊͋o͋̽ͦ͡n̨ͬ̂̓eͭ͆ͦ̚ ͑oͧ̓̎͑͋̉f̸̽ y͊͒̆̐̋͌͡o͗͒͜ü̵̽͆̏͂ ̧̓̎̿ͤd̒͊̈̈ͧ̉̆o̸̓ͣ̔͑
ͩ̎̔̏̇̀ȩx̨̍̿ͧ͊ͬc̀e̾̒̆͝p̐ͨͭͣͬ̾t̓ ̆̃̆̓̾fo̵r̽̌ͩ ̢͆c̍̃̎̏́a̒͊̎ͬr̽ͬ̐̉̚t̒̉̋̋e͛̔͋ͪ̓͂̚r͑̐̀̒ͤ
̢ͮ͒̀̓e̍̃̈͊ͫͦͦf̈fͬͭ͌̃ͨo͊͆́͗rͨ̒́̐̐͞tͨ̕s ̐͌̚to̵ ͂p͜eͮͬ͛̇̔n͑̕e̋̊́̏͗̋̃tͬͭ̇͋ͪr͂̿̉̏a̸͒̊͊͐̌t̵ͦ͂̔ê͊ͦͩ ͂̓͛̔̚ ͧͤ̎ͣ̎th͂̍̃̓͒̚ȩͦ́ͬ̑ wͫ̿͝a͋s̋͘t͂̇̆̾̍e̸̍̋͐̇̚ ͑̌ͤ̀̒͠h̽̇́̏ͮ͛ͨ͡a̓͐ͬ́v̵̀ͪe͐̊̔ ͣͬb̑ͣͯ̀̚̚eè̏̈́̃͠n͊ͤ́͜ ͭͭͣ̊ͫͦ̋u̔̃͝ńͨ͡suͮͩͧ̄ͮ̒ͮċ̑̉ͫ̽̕ç̆e̿ͧ̍̋͂́͠s̆̀s̈̌͑͐ͯf̍̽͌̇̒̏u̷̓͒̓ͮ̑l̊ͩͣ̀̚ ͊ͫͤͧ͊ͩ̔͡
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>>2168630
>after a short internal struggle wears the disguise
>boards ship
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>>2168647
Really? Everything?
I doubt it so.
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>>2168639
You need not worry, I simply could use your help with something, are you good at painting miss Jezebel or perhaps your more of a tailor, hmm
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>>2168647
You will need to speak to...
>He pauses to hand a wing to his tentacles, which move it to his mouth. After a few seconds, the wing bones are dropped onto the table
Speak to HR and Facilities to penetrate the fleet
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>>2168652

yo͐uͩ͗͗ ́ͪ́́̚sͭ͂͊̚t̛̉͒͌̊i̓͒ͨl͊̑̈́ͬ̌lͨ͞ ̶̾͂̾͛h̎̄̏̍̾ͣ̓a̾̈́͒v̓̒ͪ̿ͯ̿ę͒͊̆͌̿̆ ̾ǎ̀ ́̒͗ͨ̑̚ţ̒ͭ̆ͤ̽͌ė͊ͬ͌͡dd̔͡y̽́͜ ͮ̓̇b͂ͨ͗ͩeͩ̊̐̎̉̓ͯa͌ͤͨ͋͞r͂̾ͨ̎͌
̔́̾͆ͮ̑i̔̉̊ͭ̒̂ť͝ ̷͒̓̒̎i̶s͋̒̆̇̄ͮ͘ ̓͑a̚d̷͋ͦo̓̈́r̐ͬ͒̀ab͆̐l̨̄͛̌e̡̐͑̑͂ ͛ͤ͝
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>>2168673
Wha-wh-what?
HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT?
WHERE ARE THE CAMERAS?
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>>2168673
>The administrator snorts slightly, grog spilling from his nose
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>>2168650
>"Jones" puts his glasses back on, then follows him.

>The crew is a bunch of convicts and criminals. Nobody that would be noticed were they to...disappear.

>"Jones" and Cythres sit down

So, here's the deal. These mercs are cheap, but they'll yap if they get captured by them wolf things.

Plus, ever since the damn birds got their asses handed to them, the whole system has been on high alert.

However, this is an Ant class, Ploraxi in design and one of the most common ships in the galaxy.

Obviously, it won't last more than a minute 'gainst the Anger, but that ain't the plan.

We blow this joint the moment we are above the moon Rashn High, and make sure none of these dregs...

>He motions to the motley crew

Make it out. Then, we grab the stuff, and I use these here rocket boots to blast off.

You radio one of them Xlantee ships, and we're outta here.

Only one thing that may complicate things.

You can handle some issues, right? The atmosphere is not exactly a picnic, but my people are airtight radiation eaters, so I can handle it. Can you?
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>>2168679

á͌͋̍͗̽̚ ͌̆̆̎̉̚b̵͋ͨͦȇtͨͣ̈͘t̃e̾̌̈́ͦ͜ȑͨ̏ ̂ͬ̔ͨ̊͗͠q͗ͣ̾ͩ̂̓̈u̵ͤͧe͐̽̑̊̑̎͟s̵ͧt̾ͭĭ͒ͣ́̎o͂͋̔̃̎͋nͭ̽ͤ
͑ͩ̽ͤ͐̓͡w̏̋͛eͦ̈'ͬ̚r͛̿ͣ̈̓ͪͩe ̐ͨ̆ͧͬĄ̃̀̽͗̽̂r͋͛̑̎ȩ͐̓̒̆̍͗n̍́'̓͋̀tͨ̀̏̆͗͜ ͯ̒̔̄̍̈ẗ̛͛̎́h̶͗̈̒͒e͗̉̏y̋ͨ͒̏̏
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>>2168690
I’m going to purge my entire ship when I get a chance.
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>>2168679
>He chuckles softly
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>>2168687
Yes I don't need any atmosphere to survive so I think we should be fine what if the crew though? Could we
>very VERY quietly
Vent the atmosphere? To speed up clean up?
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>>2168695

a̔́ͤ̀ͤ̚s̴͑ͩ̃̈́ͭ̈ ̚͞i̍̈́̊ͬͭf͗̾͞ ͆ͮ̍̇ͧͫt̽̋ͤ̋h̛̄̒a̾͊̿̂ͬ͜tͩ ̊̍ͭẁ̴͒͋̊̋ͦoͨͧuͪ̚͡l̓̚d̑ͭͯ͘ ͐͑̍̎̚w͢oͨ̋͆ͮ̈́͢rͯ͂̂̃ͩ̾̎kͫ̐͛͢
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>>2168720
It will.
I’m going to incinerate all of them.
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>>2168711
>>"Jones chuckles"

Damn straight we will. Got some explosives from some Mantis mask dude, high grade.

We'll blow this place sky high, and use rayguns to finish the job

>He tosses one to Cythres. They are blue, small ridges on the top, equipped with Standard shot.

We should be arrivin' now.On my mark, you start shooting.
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>>2168725

a̿s ͂̏͗̊iͣf ̛͂͛ͤ̎w̴̓̊e͆͑̐̌͠ w̒̀͟ó͑̉͊̈́͛u̷ͦͣͤl͘d̓ͤ̇̉̏́ͪ ͛ͭ̄͟r̍̄e̶̓ͭl͐̃̓̿̎͠ỷ͗ͤ͟ ̈́̍̉̿ͯͩo̷ͭn̛̐̿̾ ͩͩ̏ͯc̆̃ͩä͛ͫ̓͢m̿̏ͨeͨ͒́͌̽r̋͢ä͌̌ͭ̓̈̇ṡ̢͆͛͑ͯ͋̚
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>>2168725
Calm down Jezebel, it's not that bad
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>>2168743
I don’t care I’m burning any of your literal spy bugs with fire and then burning them all again.
>>2168751
He literally has spies in my bedroom.
Looking at me when I sleep.
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>>2168725
As we are talking about a telepath those cameras may be your thralls, incinerating them may be detrimental to your quality of life.
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>>2168770
No, I keep them where I know they can’t wander off. I dont care about any recordings made in there.
>>
Rolled 13, 20, 4, 11 = 48 (4d20)

>>2168736
>Jones walks up to the brig.

The ship has warped in. Get to your stations ya scallywags!

>The crew scrambles, as the Ant blasts towards Rashn High

>The MOTHER'S ANGER has now spotted them, and uses its little remaining power from the previous
skirmish to open fire as they past the no fly zone.


>rollin for shots
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>>2168765
That's... Actually your completely right, so did the squid fall over yet?
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>>2168775
>she goes over and gives the drunk squid a shove
Yes
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>>2168785
So, who owes who
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>>2168785
>The administrator stumbles, bracing himself on a table
>Looking over his shoulder, his eyes are filled with fury, he grabs for his umbrella and unleashes a deafening belch, stinking of hot wings and grog
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>>2168774
>The ship is sawn in half by righteous fury, beginning to falter above the moon.

>Half the crew was instantly incinerated.

"Cap'n, what the hell do we do? You said this was a trade route, they should not be opening fire!"

>Durvish responds by shooting the man in the face.

Cythres, now! Detonate the bombs!
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>>2168790
I have no idea, I wasn’t keeping track of time. Let’s go with you just to make things easier. What did you want exactly?
>>2168795
>darting backwards, she notes that this particular xenos suffers from projectile vomiting
Try not to spread that around.
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>>2168807
Can you paint? Or cook? Or help me fit a coat, or other things a person of noble origin like yourself would know. Anything to flatter a friend of mine
>he looks to the bar entrance
Who is running late
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>>2168796
>The bombs are detonated
>two more ray guns are extended from two of The tentacles
Cythro shoots at any remaining lifeforms that aren't 'Jones' or himself
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>>2168831
I cannot paint, but I can cook and tailor.
What exactly do you need?
>>
Rolled 90, 92, 59 = 241 (3d100)

>>2168836
>and forgets the dice
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>>2168839
These events of giving gifts and such, I wish to give some to Moanai but I can't think of what to give her, the other's were easy to get gifts for, including yourself. But I want my gift to her to matter
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>>2168847
>>2168836
>The crew member's heads explode with yellow laser shots, as the bombs go off.

>Jones and Cythres are sucked out, in free fall towards the moon, as the ship explodes behind them

>Jones activates comms

Listen! Our goal is the scanned deposit, I repeatm the scanned deposit! Just follow the marker!

>He skydives for a soft landing, bracing for impact.
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>>2168849
Just give her a new gun.
>Karl drunkedly yells from the other side of the bar
She has like forty already so make sure it's good.
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>>2168858
Then it wouldn't matter my dear intoxicated human, the point is to show I care for her
>He mumbles
And to show that damn machine who's right
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>>2168866
I've heard legends of a race that supposedly builds the best guns in the galaxy and have a very focused industry for it.
>He thinks of their name and then forgets it
I dunno why don't you find them and see what they can make her?
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>>2168849
What does Moanai wear exactly? Leather armour of some sort?
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>>2168857
>Cythro follows jones down towards the marker preparing for a shock absorbing roll on landing
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>>2168866
That being the case there is something to be said for crafting the gift yourself, as a being of wealth you can acquire the finest of things but choosing to spend your own time you show your commitment.
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>>2168885
She wears a long coat to hold her pistols and plunder, it is made from leather i believe
>>2168888
If I could craft things I wouldn't need miss Jezebel's help now would I?
>>
Rolled 25, 27 = 52 (2d100)

>>2168887
>attempts to shoot the two curious feroxians that wondered out while landing
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>>2168899

t͡a͂͊͗ͧ̏̈k̿̋e̴ͯͩ̾ ̧ͧ͛̈́ͦͤh̨̚̚e̾ͩrͮ͐͒̎̀̔̈́ ͗́͋ͣo͐̓̈́͗͆͗͞nͦͤͮͫ̿̎ ̄ͬ͑͆̒̇̎aͧ͠ ̛̀ͭ̾ͩͣ̈̾h͊̿ū̚ñͬ͌̌́t̢ͤ̾̐ĩ̏͆n͂͒ͩ͝ģ̀̊ͨ̆̆ ė̽ͣ͗̀̆ͪx̓͜pͤ̽ͪ̒aͫ͂̕t̉̂͂ͫ̄̊i͑a̸ͨ͋t̂͢i̽ͯ͠ȍ̿̍̾̎n̨̾?̀̂͆ͬ̚
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>>2168899
Well why not get her a new one?
What colour does she like?
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>>2168887
>The two land, falling in a pile of soft dirt.

>The area is hard to breath in,but luckily the two do not need to worry about that.

>A few small rabbit like creatures scamper past, as two Feroxians chase them.

>They appear younger, almost humanlike save for the animalistic features.However, they are armed.

>They look at the two in confusion.

>Rolling for NO WITNESSES
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>>2168899
>From the bar you hear: "Why don't you fuck her in the ass?"
>Cheers and laughter reverberate loudly all throughout the establishment
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Rolled 99, 70 = 169 (2d100)

>>2168918
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Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>2168910
I don't know
>>2168920
>Rukaar throws a glass bottle at Karl,rolling to see if it hurts
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>>2168923
>>2168918
>Jones and Cythres open fire at the same time, shooting one once in the head and the other multiple times in the body.

Okay, we got limited time before your ship passes.

The marker says about 200 meters away is the deposit. Shoot anything that moves.

>He moves out through the brush , and laser fire is heard
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Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>2168926
>It misses and hits a patron
>A six armed rat man gets hit straight in the face and he goes over to Rukaar and punches him with all six arms as the rest of the bar get into a melee
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>>2168927
>preps laser and heads for marker trusting the "Jones" has it under control
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Rolled 97 (1d100)

>>2168936
>Cythres heads towards Jones, who is now opening fire on the Feroxian teens.

>They shoot back witn plasma crossbows, and one charges at Jones.

>Rolling to see if he shoots first
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Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>2168926
>Trying to avoid any prolonged conflicts.
Why does she carry so many pistols? It implies a concern that she can’t make do with fewer, perhaps you could get her the right pistol or other weapon rather than another weapon.
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Rolled 18 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

>>2168934
>Rukaar is now enraged by the attack and grabs the attacker by the throat and slams him in a table
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Rolled 59, 51 = 110 (2d100)

>>2168940
>The shot nearly completely vaporizes the charging teen.

>Jones runs out of ammo, then throws his gun. It dissolves on the ground.

Don't reload! Just throw em when theu run out, we can't leave evidence!
These are special Crotek rayguns, dissolve upon last use if not in water!

>There are 6 Feroxians opening fire at the moment, with 2 charging.

>Rolling to shoot the chargers.
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[This will be the bar fight anchor post]
>>2168945
A knock out blow and hes down in one hit.

Fighting is breaking out across the whole establishment as the denizens unleash the fury of three hundred gallons of alcohol. Some folks draw guns but they're too drunk to switch off the safeties.
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>>2168950
>His ribcage pops open, and he grabs another Crotek gun, before opening fire.

>The first Feroxian teen is shot twice in the chest and once in the leg, incapacitating it, but the second is only shot in the leg twice.

>While it has no leg, it pounces on Jones and smacks his raygun out of his hand.
>>
Someone really doesn’t understand what a diplomat is and I’m beginning to think that it’s me, getting into bar fights was not part of what I imagined this job would entail yet so many of my colleagues seem to be inclined towards such activities.
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>>2168945
There really was no need to destroy that table. The floor would have hurt more.
>>
Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>2168959
>He picks a nasty looking Ploraxian with iron teeth
>He picks the bastard up and attempts to throw him into another group
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Rolled 12, 16 + 3 = 31 (2d20 + 3)

>>2168959
>a togaed man bursts out of a booth and slams rukkar with the hilt of his gladius
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Rolled 14, 6 + 5 = 25 (2d20 + 5)

>>2168959
>Rukaar is laughing, a horrible sound of bone against bone as he kicks a man in the chest and backhands another
>>
>The administrator is sat at a table, sipping another pint of Nova grog and noisily eating chicken wings, not paying attention to the carnage around him
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Rolled 41, 14, 45 + 10 = 110 (3d100 + 10)

>>2168950
>Cythro goes around the back and flanks the six firing on "Jones"
>shouts at him
I have 10 shots left on each
>>
Rolled 13 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

>>2168973
>Rukaar groans from the hit as a bit of blood drips from his chest
My turn
>He headbutts the man
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>>2168974
>Jezebel gets mildly interested enough to use her psionic abilities to completely eradicate visual light from the establishment, blanketing the bar in complete, impenetrable shadow
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Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>2168959
Jammis does his best to fight off anyone who intends him harm.
>>
Rolled 17, 13, 14, 10, 5, 19 - 5 = 73 (6d20 - 5)

>>2168990
>the sixty year old man is thrown backwards
>why was did he attack the biggest dude? who knows
>his lictors pile in however
>they hit rukkar with thier fasces
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>>2168968
Karl struggles to get a solid grip on the bird man and the toss only sends him onto a nearby table face first into some pasta.

>>2168974
The first blow sends one men into a trio that was charging at Rukaar.
The other attack was less effective when the person being backhanded dodged and throw a bottle at Rukaars face not causing any damage but distracting him for a momment.
>>2168998
So far Jammis is holding his own as two drunkards try to flank him.
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>>2168976
>The shots miss, but one kills one of the shooters.

>Jones snaps a zipline in the Feroxian's neck, hanging it on a tree
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Rolled 15, 7, 11 + 5 = 38 (3d20 + 5)

>>2168999
>Rukaar throws them off and swings his club in an arc
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>>2168968
>the admiral hears a cry of " by Jove he broke my hip"
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>>2169040
>the lictors are thrown back on top of Lucius
>forming a roman ball
>a cry of "my hip!" is heard
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>>2169053
Is that all?
>>
Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>2169008
>Seeks to decisively end the fight without unduly harming them.
>>
Rolled 16, 13, 16, 18 - 4 = 59 (4d20 - 4)

>>2169062
> the sixty year old man staggers to his feet helped up by his lictors
>he decides rukaar is a bad target and he is too old for this
>his lictors are not done fighting but are done fighting the giant murder shark
>>2168968
>they attack the admiral!
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>>2169078
>Rukaar sits on a broken table, he roots for the admiral
>>2168991
Why'd you turn out the lights Jezebel?
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>>2169092
To watch them trip over themselves. It was quite amusing.
>>
>>2169101
You know I can see in the dark correct?
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>>2169109
No, I didn’t.
I had no intention of making it too easy for you.
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>>2169125
>an extremely small prethoryn pokes its head up from the glass to take a breath
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Rolled 15, 2, 3, 17 = 37 (4d20)

>>2169078
>He gets pummeled about and nearly thrown over the bar but he grabs a few bottles from the bar tender and starts throwing them
>Putting each and everyone of them on Carter's tab
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>>2169143
>she either does not see it or pretends it does not exist.
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>>2169144
>two of the lictors go down
> the other two offer an alliance in the bar fight in latin
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>>2169151
>He responds back in Latin:For the glory of empire
>He and the Roman Alliance go back to kicking ass and taking names
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>>2169109
>Some bar goon smacks Jezabel's ass
>It seems to be some sort of Ploraxian TX 89 War Robot-Cyborg being
>It towers over the other patrons but stands about as tall as Rukaar with two massive metal fists curled
**WHAT WILL YOU DO MEATBAG**
>Note **is code for robot voice
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>Jammis continues seeking to neutralise without undue harm.
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Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>2169183
>she draws a shortsword and bisects it
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>2169211
>It scratches the metal a bit leaving a jagged scar in it
>He brings up his arm and smacks he to the floor
>>
Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>2169220
>she brings the blade above her head, now trying to cut its arms off
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Rolled 7, 17 = 24 (2d20)

>>2169229
>She takes off a hand at the wrist with oil splashing her face
**OWW**
>It pulls a heavy assault raygun from a holster and fires a shot in anger trying to ignite the fluid
>Then it body checks the drakul
>>
Rolled 76, 56 = 132 (2d100)

>>2169263
>she is forced backwards, landing a few metres away on the ground, winded slightly.

>she picks up her blade and throws it at the droids head, aiming to fuck it up
>she also sends a bolt of energy veering towards the weapon the droid used
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Rolled 8, 6 + 3 = 17 (2d20 + 3)

>>2169263
>the two remaining lictors take their axes out of the bundles and charge with the admiral whaling on the robot
>>
Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>2169286
>It loses one of it's visual sensors and the blade is lodged in it's skull
>It smirks
**DRAKUL SCUM**
>It activates it's wrist rockets and opens fire
>>2169292
>It ignores the humans completely
>Besides telling them that pizza is shit
>>
Rolled 55, 13 = 68 (2d100)

>>2169309
>the rockets end up exploding behind her, owing in part to the robots complete inability to see though still sending painful shrapnel across her back.
>she walks up, removes her sword and slices its gun off before punching it straight through the chest
>>
Rolled 4, 92, 69, 13 = 178 (4d100)

>>2169326
>Her hand breaks on it's chest and produces a loud ding
>It attempts to impale her on it's jagged stumps
1st roll
>It attempts to throw off Karl and the lictors
other 3 rolls
>>
Rolled 35, 41 = 76 (2d100)

>>2169335
Oh for fucks sake this is getting absurd.
>two quick strikes, bisecting it horizontally and vertically
>>
Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>2169335
>>2169345
>Seeing her blades just leaving scratches again he loads an AP round in his pistol and puts it to the machine's head
Fuck this
>>
>>2169335
>the lictors are thrown and fall unconscious
>the consul throws Lucius his gladius before falling unconscious from the pain of a broken hip
>someone get him medical attention
>>
Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>2169345
>It too seems to be slowing down
**I THINK I TORE MY MOTHERBOARD**
>It ignores the bullet and attempts to stab her and pin her to a wall
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Rolled 13, 1, 14, 19, 42 = 89 (5d100)

>>2169365
(Omae wa mao shinderiu!)
>>
Rolled 9, 70 = 79 (2d100)

>>2169360
>He grabs the gladius
>>2169365
>He goes for the legs first then jumps up to stab into the skull going for the AI brain
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>>2169373
>Her sword breaks on the hardened machine's shell
>>2169381
>The legs withstand the punishment but the head does not
>The gladius penetrates into the machine brain and it dies moaning
**XENOS KEKS**
>>
Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>2169354
>The administrator throws his wings plate at the droid like a sauce coated frisbee
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>>2169410
>He watches the plate hit the dead machine as he gets the Romans to an ambulance
>Hoping the hospital workers speak Latin
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>>2169421
>The administrator fist pumps before falling over at last after too many pints of grog
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Rolled 96, 6, 79 = 181 (3d100)

>>2169010
>after a long pause resumes shooting on the shooters whilst moving towards the marked point
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Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>2170655
>Something throws pan at Malone
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Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>2170655
>"Cythro"'s shots hit two Feroxians in the face, killing both, but the third shot hits a pile of dirt, kicking it up.

Cythro! Gimme some coverin' fire!

>Jones attempts to grab one of the Feroxians
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Rolled 8, 51, 61 + 10 = 130 (3d100 + 10)

>>2170738
>He begins to shoot indiscriminately at the remaining feroxians no longer pausing to aim with the goal to provide a distraction from Jones
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Rolled 19, 84, 62 = 165 (3d100)

>>2170741
>The shots miss, with only one hitting a Feroxian teen in the shoulder, his scaled face scrunching up in anger.

>However, it provides enough time for Jones, as he twists the Feroxian he was grappling and beats his head in with his fist.

>Jones opens fire on the last three

>rollin for Krotek Shootin
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Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>2170740
Because we have no unified concept of diplomacy and yet somehow still ended up working together after one of our number started this.
>Still fighting.
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Carter i brought Flesh projectile thrower
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Rolled 17, 93, 44 = 154 (3d100)

>>2170746
>focus fires the remaining feroxian
>5 shots left in each pistol
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>>2170751
>>2170746
>The Feroxians are shot from both sides, blown away by laser fire.

>Two are nearly bisected by the lasers, while another falls through the brush.Jones moves up to see where, and notices that the earlier struggling Feroxian now lays limp inside a strange pool.

End of the line. This is where the deposit is. If it ain't here, we came for nothin'.

See if you can find it in that muck. I gotta get rid of the bodys.

>Jones begins to crack small orbs onto the now dead Feroxians, their flesh dissolving into water as he does so. The forest is quiet, but some Feroxians are nearby, unalerted.
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>>2170752
>quietly follows the marker to the site of the deposit and looks around
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>>2170753
>The pool is deep, and hard to see through. Your sensors indicate high levels of gamma radiation. Stay too long in those waters, and your circuits would fry.

>But you are on a timer regardless.Two Rumarian dreadnoughts have warped into the system, ready to blow anything bigger than a fighter out of the sky.

>It is now or never.
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Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>2170755
>dives in
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Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>2170755
>Curses and activates additional tertiary sensors
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>>2170758
>The water disorients, with Cythres not knowing which way is up or down.

>Amongst the rocks and the bones within, the deposit is nowhere to be found.
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Rolled 13 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>2170762
>removes bucket while underwater
>rolling to grab it +10 cause additional arms
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>Representative Inkito is packing his bags peacefully
>he is dressed in a rather casual outfit, a long sleeved casual shirt, trousers, and a parka
>he is getting onto the ship, all his necessary possecions are being dragged with him
>three guards also follow, each getting their own quarters.
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>>2170770
>rolled in discord won by 10
>grabs the large silverish lump
>surfaces
>is still wearing non-soluable paint anyone watching somehow would see a Xtlantian just not the ambassador
"Jones" I go the package come on we gotta go!
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>>2170776
>Jones finishes dissolving the bodies, then notices the now warped Rumarian warships

Oh shit..

>He turns to Cythres

Grab the rock and hop on, I got the boots ready! When's the ETA on the ship!?!

>Some Feroxians notice the commotion, and begin opening fire. Jones responds with his own laser guns.

Come on we gotta get outta here!
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>>2170747
With the fighting finished Jammis contacts his embassy to arrange for his traveling gear and a small security detail to be at the craft before they leave.
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Rolled 22, 67, 97 = 186 (3d100)

>>2170777
>grabs hold
Ship ETA is 5 minutes get going!
>rolling for no witnesses
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>>2170782
>With Jones and Cythres firing, the Feroxians are scrambled, some shot dead.

>Only a few even notice their appearance, that of a green alien wearing some sort of purple visor, and a weird multilegged thing colored in strange orange markings.

>The two rocket off on rocket boots, aiming for the sky, as the Rumarian dreads notice the traces of warp appearing on their sensors

>The Feroxians open fire on the flying heisters.
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>>2170788
>The Feroxians miss, the due rocketing off towards what seems like freedom.

>The Rumar ships, as well as Feroxians on the ground, see it for an instant. A strange ship, not warping in but mid warp towards another system someplace further in space, passing dangerously close to Ferox's moon.

>During this time, Durvish activates the 6 minute jammer, syncing their signatures to the Warping ship's signature.

>They rocket towards the mid warp ship, and attempt to grab it.
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>>2170793
>fuk we actually did it


>Durvish grips the side of the corvette, as it is mid warp to another system. He almost falls off, but Cythres uses his arms to hold the side.

>To onlookers, it looked like a common blue warp pass near Ferox, with the duo disappearing from sensors, likely shot dead.

>To them, it was holding onto a ship partway in another dimension warping 7 times the speed of light towards a random destination.

>Rollin to Hold on for dear life
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>>2170801
>The two grip the ship as it rockets through Warp.They almost fall once, but luckily hold out. Sadly, Durvish's spraypaint is partially blasted off from the speeds, but it does not matter at this point.

>The ship warps into Deloro, a neutral system past Ferox, and the two enter the ship, now identified as Xtlantian outside of warp.
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>Jamm arrives at the spaceport, driving himself this time since his driver has taken leave due to an anxiety based heart attack
>He's wearing the same suit from the bar and no tie, with a pair of dark sunglasses on and a bottle of water and a pack full of painkillers in his hands
>He doesn't say a word to anybody, just nods and mumbles something
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>>2170819
Jammis arrives with his staff.
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>Though a few hours late the mistress of the merchant fleets finds herself at taxla's ship waiting for Rukaar. As she approaches she tosses one of her many pistols around in her hand
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>>2170819
Ah, ambassador Jamm. Greetings, are you excited for the trip?
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>>2170823
Welcome aboard my lady. Please make your self comfortable as we intend to depart once all participants have arrived.
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>>2170854
Taxla! Greetings, I assure we have everything ready? Now, how goes the Dukedom.
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>>2170854
>She slips the pistol into it's holster upon her belt
Have you seen where Rukaar went?
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>>2170805
>as you enter you see that everything inside is streamlined and their is little to no furniture inside curves feature prominently in the decor. As this is an exploration ship the colour scheme is black with green highlights and th actual lights are small inlets in the walls. As you walk past the quarters you notice that the room is devoid of anything but an archaic socket on the wall. You also notice their are some patches of rust and even an entire room sealed off. As you enter the place where Durvish will be staying for the duration of the voyage you notice that the ship has been outfitted to be more comfortable with humanoids and they seem to be trying to copy Federation standard decor albeit very badly

Holy fuck I can't believe we survived that much less succeeded
>examines the ore
Their should be enough for 12 blades here which is more than enough for what I have planned please give me your specifications when you have them so I may have your blade made
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>>2170854
Thankyou for arranging this trip.
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>>2170856
Nice pistol, what model is it
>he pulls out his T995 Hammerless Gauss Revolver
This is mine. It has advanced targeting systems, 8 round cylinder, and a military grade flash-hider. It also has great power, and a very silvery aesthetic. Its one of my favourite guns, what about you?
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>>2170863
It's a pistol, I think I got this one from a imperial overseer on Ru...or was it the smuggler I skinned for stealing from me, hmm. Anyways it's a pistol I took from a corpse
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>>2170855
Everything is ready for our departure. Dukedom vessels have begun to rebuild the world of Farsen, now that things have cooled on the world.

>>2170856
I have not, I'm afraid. He should arrive shortly though.

>>2170862
This is mission is of great importance for the Dukedom, so no thanks are needed.
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>>2170824
>The administrator is still sat on the bonnet of his car in a daze
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>>2170870
Would you fill me in on this ringworld...Taxla was it, I'm afraid I don't know what we're doing there
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>>2170858
>Durvish smiles, or at least what passes for a smile with his species.

Well, if ya could, I would rather have a club. Sorta like this.

>He hands over some scribbled schematics, seemingly drawn on a napkin

Just somethin' to clobber with.
Good that the plan worked, we had no plan B. Contact me if ya need anything else done, ya hear?

>He goes to a shower, to wash off the spraypaint, but keeps the glasses as he walks out, red once more.

I gotta go. Duty calls after all. You got any escape pods here to go to Trojan?
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>>2170876
Avarian designed ringworld with a lottery program for ordinary civilians to meet with the brightest inventors of their society. It was created sometime prior to the fall of their empire, as the lotto holodisk was sent out before all other mail stopped.
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>>2170883
And I'd wager this ring world is valuable right, or at least something worthwhile on it. Would any nation in the stars have calm on It by chance?
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>>2170883
Has there been any investigation prior to us? Have your people made footfall or are we heading into the unknown?
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>>2170883
So what, are we simply walking in there and grabbing whatever looks valuable?
I’m sure my brother would not be averse to having some scientists examine advanced xeno tech.
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>>2170885
If it isn't destroyed like so many others, then it could possibly hold some valuables. As for ownership, the area is currently unclaimed, but it's near enough to Dukedom space and we do control the only surviving Avarian populations. We are attempting to acces more of their secrets and get them to help us and the galaxy, which requires helping them find the lost fragments of their empire, and why it fell in the first place.
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>>2170888
Blind, the area is unknown to us, but close enough to Dukedom space that if a emergency arises we can expect some support.

>>2170891
Pretty much, if it isn't destroyed like the rest of the Avarian ringworlds Dukedom explorers have found we could be in for some good tech finds.
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>>2170895
And do we have a Avarian onboard in case the security systems is programmed not to recognise any other species?
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>>2170880
Sure I'll sbe me it to you later the pods are down th hall to the left
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>>2170899
Wonderful. When do we set off?
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>>2170903
We haven't, as the good Doctor is already caught up in his works, and other avarians are currently insular. We can set up a vid link with Mese if we need it.
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>>2170911
As soon as all participants have arrived. I think most are already here.
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>>2170912
Noted, let’s hope we don’t need more than that.
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>>2170915
>The administrator finally finished fighting to get his bags out of the back of his car, and has made his way over to the rest of the group
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>>2170895
When do we leave Baron?
>He walks into the room waiting with the other ambassadors for the ship to lift off
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>>2170916
If it isn't destroyed, but like any other stations, the best we can hope for is Security Droids, the worst is some Legionaries.

>>2170918
Place any large luggage into your personal cabin on the upper deck, yours is first to the right.

>>2170919
Soon, I should hope.
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>>2170895
And these Avarians, would they still hold claim over everything in the ring world, or could some things go missing whilst we explore
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>>2170926
With the possibility of so much loot at hand, the wouldn't notice stuff having been lost. Besides, they'd m
be more interested in the ringworlds itself rather than the material on it, and we could easily blame it on scavengers.
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>>2170908
Got it. See ya later.

>Durvish enters the pod, and blasts off.
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>>2170924
Right, taxla. Where is my quarters.
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>>2170929
Indeed.
>She sits and thinks for a moment, a though interrupted by Rukaar stomping on board the ship
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>>2170931
2nd door to the right, upper deck.

>>2170933
He's here now.
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>>2170940
>He enters into his personal quarters, it is very lavish
>he decides to take a shower, and comes out dressed in nightwear and a robe.
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>>2170943
>several Yss sailors speak in their own language about the bird creature lavishly garbed in front of them
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>>2170924
>The administrator hauls the large bags up the entrance ramp, before slowly walking to the lift.
>Upon getting to his room, he leaves the bags on the floor, then falls onto the bed.
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>>2170915
Wonderful. Do I have quarters aboard this vessel?
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>>2170950
>the bed feels odd, it's incredibly soft, and the room is rather got along with the rest of the ship
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>>2170940
Indeed I am, exactly how many ambassadors are coming with, does this ship have enough room
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>>2170929
>Carter comes out, hauling two sleeping lobsters on board.

We ready to go?
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>>2170956
I'm not sure on the exact numbers, although I believe we have 3-4 more people to arrive, and yes we do have space. Yss ships have plenty of spare rooms.
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>>2170748
>Carter observes the gun, held in Karazim's arms

How powerful is this? Can it punch through a starship hull?
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>>2170960
And which room will I be in? And what of my guard
>He gestures at Moanai
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>>2170958
I believe so. We depart now, if all preparations have been made.
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>>2170963
Last two rooms on the left on the upper deck.
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>>2170966
Greetings, Taxla. Do you know where I can get some fresh coffee, and some toasted bread, with a sweet covering?
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>>2170955
>The administrator groans loudly, and looks around the room for air conditioning controls
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>>2170971
Yss don't drink coffee. We have tea. We have plenty of sugar and sugary coatings and such for whatever you eat, and we do have toast, check he mess hall.

>>2170973
>there aren't any, the only temperature control is in central heating
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>>2170964
I see.

>Carter places the lobsters in the hanger, then takes out his newspaper. He quickly taps it, and it updates to the newest issue.

Well, let us be off. I assume this will take a bit longer than last time?
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>>2170964
>waiting for the ship to leave, Jezebel begins placing a few obelisk-like obsidian structures around her room
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>>2170966
>The Rumar go to the rooms but it seems one of them is undergoing renovation, so the grudgingly agree to sharing a room. After putting their things in the room they return to the group
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>>2170978
>The administrator turns it as low as it will go, then begins looking for air vents
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>>2170991
Yes, it's wayward and not near any claimed space, but near enough to Dukedom outposts that should the need arises we won't be totally alone out there.

>>2170993
Religious items?

>>2170995
Yes one of them was damaged by a small fire recently, and all other rooms are taken. My apologies.
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>>2170998
>the room remains hot, not as badly as before, but there is no cold settings
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>>2171001
Yes, bloodtide approaches.
>she brings out a glowing orange crayon, dashing a complex symbol on the surface of the obelisk
>a gout of fire bursts from its top, before fizzling out.
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>>2171008
Just don't gonbruning anything or spooking the crew.
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>>2171014
I make no promises.
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>>2170961
no but it can break a space spacesuit with ease
it's just a handgun after all
if you want a starship killer they would be on a warship
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>>2171008
>Moanai mumbles something about space magics
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>>2171007
>The administrator swears loudly, then begins looking for the source of the heat in the room
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>>2171022
Do you need help friend?
I have spare moisture devices that would help in the heat
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>>2171024
>The administrator looks grateful, having rolled up his trouser legs and removed all layers of upper clothing save for his shirt
Thank you.
>He looks at Rukaar from head to toe
Are they one size fits all?
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>>2171022
>>2171024
The ship is heated to the same temperature as Yss. Be glad you aren't on a Kroak ship, it would literally be like being in a volcano.
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>>2171026
It's a device you wear on your neck, it should work fine
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>>2171030
What can they breath fire too?
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>>2171041
Yes, they have masterful control over it. They can belch out little ones, or sngukf something in a cascade of flames. Their circuses are quite fun.
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>>2171030
Narg:Eh, I don't mind heat, been living in a desert my whole life
Garry:Me too
Grod:But not me
>Grod is sleeping on floor, semi-naked and sweating a lot
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>>2171043
Oh, that sounds... dangerous
>>
>Hears steps out from the bathroom, looking grumpy and blinking

"What is happening now? somebody give this one a good thought or memory"
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>>2171046
Yss is not a desert, rather it is mostly grasslands, steppe and mountain, with a archipelago continent to the south.

>>2171056
Only if your on there bad side, which I have seen on several occasions.
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>>2171019
Hmm.

>Carter examines it.

Well, we will need all we can get.
Pack it in and be ready.
How do the Vetarians fair? This business should be a nice break from this talk of War I assume?
>>2171057
>Carter goes back to reading

We are heading towards a Ringworld, my friend. Do you wish to come with?
>>2171030
I do not mind, heat is common in my home.
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>>2171063
Narg:Huh, what's the current temperature even?
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>>2171043
I...I was making a joke
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>>2171067
"May as well, this one needs to kill something"
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>>2171067
the Vetarians have made another break through in the Flesh research

also we have more foreign clients for our clinics and furniture shops
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>>2171073
>he is calmly sipping his tea, and looking at the stars from the observation area.
>then, he sees the Feroxian
Hears! Where did you come on here!?
>he tries checking where his revolver is, and where his guards are, just in case
>>2171070
What, it breathes fire. Also, rukaar, I wish to speak to you.
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>>2171067
Yss are cold blooded beasts.

>>2171068
Uh, i'm guessing around 36, since we turned it down for the others on board.

>>2171070
It's all fun and games until one gets pissed at you. You can tell when they bear their fangs and you can see the flames behind their teeth.
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>>2171078
>Noticing the bird, His hand drops to his saber and he approaches, stopping just shy of the Ploraxions chair and he HISSES through his teeth, ice coating the words as venom and hate mingle in their substance

"There will be a reckoning for their slaughter you worthless beast, and when there is Feroxains are going to reap 6 score for ever drop spilled on rasghn high"

>Spitting in the birds face, he stalks off to the observation deck, or better yet a training deck
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>>2171073
Why so?

>Carter notices the news story, speaking of a Ploraxian ship shot off of Rashn High and some Feroxians missing.

Did something occur?
>>2171075
Really?
Have you found any business in the Southern quadrant? Also, do you have flesh mugs?
>>2171087
>Carter takes out a mug.

Do you happen to have Felegan Tea on here?
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>>2171078
What do you want
>>2171095
Calm friend, also the ships are in place
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>>2171097
arez Bone mug ok ?
the Flesh isn't really suitable for liquids
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>>2171108
"Have them hide behind the moons, This one does not like surprises"

>rubbing his head Hears lets out a groan and leans against a wall

"Shambles, blood spilled, more Outsiders, knives this one can not see or stop. Sometimes feroxian thinks he should have listend to the elders"
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>>2171110
You may have started a blood war with the birds, but think it has also brought allies for your kind has it not?
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>>2171109
Of course my friend. A simple mug would do.

So, any news? Apart from recent advances in your Flesh works, which by the way I would like to know how so.

How are your ships?
Would you like a mug?
And were you present at a bar recently?
>>2171120
>>2171110
Wars are no good regardless.

What did these elders say?
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>>2171097
I don't know, you should check the canteen to see what's there.
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>>2171110
>vox crackle
A Hears! My apologies for my absence friend! I have heard great tragedy has struck you friend! How may we assist?
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>>2171139
>Carter walks towards the canteen, presumably to get a drink
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>>2171129
Oh hello Carter.
>He runs onto the vessel not wanting to be late for the voyage
>Pretty fast too and he gives himself a mental round of applause
I am most sorry for always being late to arrive.This damn Ploraxian confrontation has gotten High Command all riled up.
>He looks around
What have I missed?
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>>2171120
"It is not conflict that pains me"

>He tosses him a small device, a screen displaying a macabre picture and message, A head partly eaten through by some form of acid or eating liquid part wolfish part humanoid, like some mad god threw the pair together.

>underneath there is a short description of them being attacked, a list of the dead and the vauge description of the culprits with a word "Moonspite" underlined three times and circled

"adolescence, barely old enough for tracking"

>The news seems to weigh heavy on him, a feeling he might crack at some point

>>2171141
"You can not, unless you are able to jump thought time"

>the same information is transmitted to him as it was given to rukkar

>>2171129
"they warned this one, dont go to the great expanse, only outsiders and danger wait there, that This one was a fool for speaking with them when we found you, that This one spat on our traditions. Feroxian is beggining to think they were right"
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>>2171149
Jump through time? Cant say we can. We can, however, make the future better.
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>>2171149
>Rukaar speaks softly, enough only Hears can hear him
They will be avenged
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>>2171146
Yes, we should arrive soon, another jump or so and we should be in the home system of the Perch.
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>>2171152
"The future has 10 less hunters in it, and 2 groups worth less power, this is not for the better"

>>2171153
"6 score per drop spilled, 6 score and the spirits will cease howling"

>Shaking his head, Hears growls

"Where do you keep the sparring ring or the Fermented drinks area, this one will need both"
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>>2171163
I can't answer for the sparring, but I do have Ale from my home that I'm willing to give you
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>>2171171
"If you would be so giving"

>He nodds his thanks and sits down, shuffling a deck of cards with a practiced hand. not the type rukkar had seen before, each had a number on the top left
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>>2171156
>Carter returns with some tea.

Understood.
So, how have things been Taxla? I hope the ambassador life has bade you well.
>>2171149
>Carter thinks for a moment

Well, this certainly was a terrible deed, but to become isolated from the galaxy would likely not have prevented this.

After all, the crash that started this whole mess would still have occurred, regardless of your ambassador status.

>Carter sips his tea

Still, prolonged combat with such an empire is rather tiresome. I hope you come to a resolution soon. Violent or not.

>Carter continues to read the newspaper.
>>2171148
>Carter looks at him

Apparently there was an attack on Rashn High. We are headed to the ringworld, should be there soon.

>Carter remembers something

By the way, why do I now owe 27,000 credits to Migharzios, and why did they say you started a fight?

>Carter looks at him
>>
We've followed the map layer out in the holodisk, and have entered the system. We are keeping a eye out for any structure similar to Avarian design, hopefully it isn't destroyed.
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>>2171179
>he hands him a bottle before sitting next to him
Same type of cards as last time?
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>>2171188
It's been relaxing, which is good for my advanced age. I don't want to grow too accustomed to this life, I'd rather my sword arm stay strong, and my battle instincts sharp.
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>>2171188
"be quiet outsider, logic is for when the wound closes, and This one assures you if this drags on much longer we will end it permanently, regardless of the law of neutrality "

>>2171201
>Taking the bottle he floors nearly half of it and continues to shuffle the cards, with a fair bit more wobbling than before

"No, a simpler game from a simpler time. you simply need to get the numbers to add up to a certain number, often 21. care to try your hand?"
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>>2171217
Why not, maybe winning will make you less of a sad pup
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>>2171188
It was some big Rattus freak I have no idea what you're talking-oh hey Taxla!!
>He runs off to speak with Taxla and find some quarters
>>2171196
>Or not as it seems they have reached their destination and he heads to the bridge hoping to see something
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>>2171188
>Incoming Vox channel.
"Carter its Markon. Director Tyre Mac Hagain the one in charge of the Expedition is willing to share the star maps we brought with us from the The Dominion. If your interested you can meet us on our flagship the Sword of The Cosmos."
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>>2171225
We haven't found it yet, so ask your question friend.
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Rolled 1 (1d21)

>>2171224
"Do not ever call this one a sad pup"

>He huffs, a smirk crossing his features

[basicly roll a d30 and the one closest to 21 wins, if it is over 21 you loose]

>he deals the cards and turns his over
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>>2171232
>Jezebel returns from her room, frost melting away at the bottom of her clothes

Did I miss anything? Have we arrived?
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>>2171242
We are searching the area now. If it has been destroyed we should see the rubble soon enough.
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Rolled 4 (1d30)

>>2171238
Would sad wolf work for you ?
>he turns his cards over
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>>2171232
Is there anywhere I can bunk down on this ship Baron? Anywhere is fine with me as long as it isn't radiation infested.
>>2171230
>He replies on his Vox
Can you meet us in this system? We seem to be coming close to the location of the ringworld.
>>2171238
>He wonders how an alien culture learned blackjack but watches on anyways
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>>2171244
Shouldn’t it be rather hard to not see a ringworld?
I did some research, and they are rather large.
Surely if it were here we would know.
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>>2171217
>Carter reads, but responds

Logic is for all time, Hears. To dictate actions with emotions ends with bloodshed and pain, at least without the tempered guidance of logic.

>He flips a page

A permanent end would be bad, regardless of who is ended. Perhaps if you looked within and beyond, you could see how this started and how you may end it with less blood spilled.
>>2171215
There is always training, and we are Ambassadors after all. As Void said, our definition of this job is not exactly simple politics.
>>2171196
Could it be cloaked?
>>2171225
>Carter stares at him, then heads towards Rukaar.
>>2171230
>Carter powers up his vox as he walks
Apologies Markon, I am currently on a shuttle headed towards Perch.

Perhaps you could send it over through a Vox-el?
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>>2171247
>>2171248
>Smiling despite his loss, he reshuffles and deals out again

"That would work"

>>2171255
"Blood cleans away the sins of the transgressor, and the sins of these transgressors are large enough to span planets"
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>>2171247
>He sits down
Do you mind if I join? Was quite the card player back in my War days.
>He rolls up his sleeves showing off scars and no hidden cards
>>
Rolled 3 (1d21)

>>2171263
[damit dice]

>>2171265
>he tosses him his cards

"fine by this one"
>>
>>2171255
That's a negative i'm afraid. Most Dominion comms tech has a bit of trouble working with the Vox, let alone this ancient thing. We'll send a few ships to meet up with your group at the Ring."
>>
Rolled 6 (1d30)

>>2171268
>He looks at the cards and then turns them over
>>
>>2171263
Narg:I think destruction of a planet is a bit too harsh...how about eye for an eye? Or having them dance in a frilly dress infront of the entire galaxy?
>>
Rolled 23 (1d30)

>>2171268
So that's a yes to sad wolf
>He plays his cards again
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Rolled 15 (1d30)

>>2171277
>>2171279
"The human plays as bad as we do, yet still he wins"

>he re deals yet again
>>
>>2171248
There's a room for you on the upper deck, on the left, should be the empty one.

>>2171255
Hmm, I'm not sure, if it was it would appear on the scanners. It's probably just out of range.

>>2171250
It's probably out of range and we just have yet to see it. It'll come up soon, I hope.
>>
Rolled 22 (1d30)

>>2171277
>>2171287
>He smiles at his win and throws a few Imperial Thrones on the pot to make it interesting
Any luck is good luck my friends.
>>
Rolled 24 (1d30)

>>2171287
Indeed, so goes the old coot?
>he plays his cards
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Rolled 28 (1d30)

>>2171291
>>2171292
"so it seems"

>hears throws a silver chip into the pot himself

"Oathmake will be coming to the station in a day or so, ask him yourself.........or maybe you want to avoid him"

>he redeals yet again

"one win for all but rukkar"
>>
Rolled 6 (1d30)

>>2171300
So long as he stops making fun of me
>he plays the cards
>>
>>2171290
Well we are taking about a ringworld that somehow, everyone seems to have forgotten it exists.
So it either does not exist, was destroyed, or has a very good method of hiding.
>>
Rolled 1 (1d30)

>>2171308
"He deos not make fun of you, he simply does not care you are a lord. That and he is trying to help......... that is about the only thing you can trust on his account, everything else is either a story a lie or a misconception, some of them spread by the being himself"

>Hears raises the wager again, another silver chip as he deals
>>
>>2171339
We are bound to find it eventually I know it.
>A chunk of debris comes into view, peaking from behind a large gas giant
This might be it, this has to be it.
>>
Rolled 19 (1d30)

>>2171300
Hmmm let's see if we can keep Rukaar's losing streak going.
>He plays his cards as well
>>
>>2171263
I beg to differ.

Blood spilled is blood spilled. This war is meaningless, started by murder and continued by murder.

But that is how I see it, and regardless, it is just another war in the galaxy. I would rather focus on diplomacy and adventure, myself.
>>2171270
No isses, then.

I should get you a vox. What type do you want? We got implants, rings, boxes, amulets...
>>2171290
Ah.
So, how do you think the security will react once we land?
>>2171339
To be fair, it was forgotten due to some sort of catastrophe. And I am not sure how big this is.
>>
>>2171363
Narg:Did that catastrophe involve meteorites or some kind of monster, or...
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>>2171363
Well, Heavens View had Legionaries on it, but they also had a living population. So perhaps this place will have defunct security droids at best, Legionnaires at worst.
>>
>>2171367
I do not know.

>Carter thinks for a moment

But if you want monsters, I know a good place.
>>2171373
Hmmm.

It would not be a stretch to assume that they are hostile?
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>>2171384
Narg:No thanks, we already have some back home, not as many as Ru, I think, but still, we have some
>>
>>2171384
Who knows, I'd say it would be a safe assumption to say yes, and prepare for anything that might be on it.
>>
>>2171363
"The expeditionary force got itself a number of Vox boxes when we were settling in at Trojan then had our eingineers work on jury rigging a connection. Works pretty well [connection cuts out with a significant amount of static coming over the line before coming back.] most of the time..."
>>2171353
"Our own maps, assuming they're correct. Say this might Ben the right place."
>>
>>2171363
"What would you know? you who comes from nothing and made of broken meat and sundered bones. your a simple being that does not know how the galaxy works, and from what this one can see it is how it has always worked, things are born, things fight to survive and things die, and their deaths further a cause. that cause varies from evolution to a war lords banner to revenge. This is how it works, an endless cycle of blood, birth and death.

So focus on what you know, adventure and whisper-talk and let this one focus on what he knows the hunt.

>>2171362
"Feroxian raises this last time, lets play"

>he reshuffles and deals and drops a golden chip into the pot

"Raise to match or dont turn"
>>
>>2171340
He reminds me too much of Guthank
>>
Rolled 14 (1d30)

>>2171396
[when you forget your dice.......feels bad man]
>>
Rolled 1 (1d30)

>>2171396
>Rukaar plays his cards
>>
>The vessel moves beyond the gas giant to the debris
>The sight of a ringworld comes into view, parts severely damaged but others that are intact, it is incredibly large

There it is, the Perch.
>>
>>2171396
Narg:If I may, he does have a point. This way you will not find peace with ploraxians, well techinically you can, but that'll end in one of you two going extinct or almost extinct
>>
>>2171407
How could an empire ever acquire the materials necessary to construct this?
>>
Rolled 6 (1d30)

>>2171401
>>2171406
>>2171396
>He plays his cards
>>
>>2171407
>The administrator leans closer to the observation deck window
It's magnificent... I've never seen anything like it
>>
>>2171411
When you rule over everything in what would be the northern galaxy, you tend to have surplus materials.

>>2171413
It's quite the sight, the two we acquired are nothing compared to it.
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>>2171407
Garry:Finally, something temperate or cold!
>Garry takes a pic
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>>2171400
"Thats not so bad a thing, The galaxy could use more hunters.........and more Humor"

>He smirks and looks at the admiral

"Lets see if he takes our money"

>>2171410
"Better to die with your foe in a deaths embrace than live with his despoiling pestilence near us"

>>2171412
>The Smirk rises to a full laugh as he sees the cards turn

"Well played admiral, well played. but not well enough"

>he Takes the pot to his side of the table and flicks all but two of the coins into his coin purse, the other two he flicks to karl and rukkar
>>
>>2171407
>He gets up from blackjack to look at it
Damn...makes a superdread look like a toy. Ummm how do you get onboard? Without dying of course cause I assume it is defended.
>>
>>2171419
Don't get too excited, Avarians were reptiles, so it could be rather warm, that or its icy cold due to damaged systems.
>>
>>2171425
I presume nobody thought to fit this craft with cloaking?
>>
>>2171425
They should have a port, as for security, whatever happened here has probably dealt with most of it.
>>
>>2171427
Grod:Awwww...so what happened to Avarians themselves?
>>
>>2171420
Narg:Eh, to everyone his own.
>>
>>2171407
>staring at the ship, he smirks

"This will be a good hunting ground, eh rukkar you fancy Hunting among this place? maybe a bet on who gets the bigger kill?"
>>
>>2171428
I don't think their races know how to do such things
>>
>>2171436
We aren't aware, not even they are entirely clear about what's happened, seems they have grown ignorant about it.
>>
>>2171442
I would never challenge you to something you can't do
>>
>>2171444
Good.
At least Drakul technology still holds up after a few hundred years of stagnation.
>>
>>2171396
>Carter looks at him

You claim to know the galaxy, yet are new to it and wish you had not been exposed to it?

I may not be Feroxian, but my people certainly know more of this cycle of death and rebirth then you think. Your hunt is not noble if it is needless, and neither is your enemy's.

But what would you know? You, who whines of elders and blood, yet refuses to take action beyond needlessly sending your people to death, claiming to promote glory and honor when really you are killing innocents on both sends.

Last time I met someone who did that, we beat his head in with a shovel.

>Carter goes back to reading

Also, my bet is on Rukaar.
>>2171387
Back home, you say?
What sort of creatures do you have there?
>>2171392
Well,I still have my weapons on me.
>>2171393
Hmmm.

Perhaps you need an upgrade?
I know someone who could patch it up. Once we get this ringworld business over with, I say we meet on your ship. Info about your Dominion would be appreciated.
>>2171407
>Carter gets up, and looks at it.

It is magnificent! How long did this take to even make?
>>
>>2171449
I said their races, mine however
>he hits a object on his belt, causing him to seemingly vanish, save for a slight shimmer in the light
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>>2171451
I'm not even sure, years maybe, especially one of this magnitude.
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>>2171451
Narg:Well things like Emperor Fluffington are quite common in tundra, well not common but not rare either. In the desert we have few giant lizards and bugs, also scorpions and worm-things and other such things. Not to mention birds living in the mountains and stuff in the underground
>>
>>2171448
"Thats fighting talk, so are you in or do you forfit before we begin"

>>2171451
>His mouth goes opens........and closes.

"There is a fire to you, and shadows you carry. This one will not push further, however i will continue to bet on myself on this bet"

>Hears nods and returns his gaze to the Ring-world
>>
>>2171479
Why would I forfeit in a contest you can't win, I'll take your deal
>>
>>2171464
>Carter observes the ring, in awe.

So, where shall we land? This thing is huge, we could land anywhere!

I wonder where the invention meeting even was, considering this ringworld's size.
>>2171471
>Carter looks at him
How did you even chance upon Emperor Fluffington?
It does not seem very tame, or at least easily tamed.

And what of these worm things?
>>2171479
>Carter looks at him, then back at the ringworld.
Same to you.
>>
>>2171460
My point still stands.
I assume that device came from that storm you talk so much about?
>>
>>2171495
Surely the ticket must have given us directions.
What kind of prize giveaway would have its victors track across what could be the entirety of the largest structure in the galaxy?
>>
>>2171496
Yes and no, the original did. This one was made by warsmith Kledor
>>
>>2171464
Does it still run after all these years?
>>2171495
>He looks at Carter
What do you think? Is this impressive even after seeing the Wastes?
>>
>>2171464
Years? It took us 3 centuries to construct the fleet.
Whoever built this must have been as powerful as any god.
>>
>>2171526
Indeed. It took 70 years to construct the dreadnoughts that are the pride of my navy. Most of the crew were born and raised on those ships, most will die on them.
>>
>>2171499
Well
>Carter takes out the map

Yeah, there are directions, but even my translator took a while on em.

They lead to it, but to be honest it seems like a long transit ride.

So, what do you hope you find? Beyond simple credits and treasure I assume.

I wish to see if I can get a better gun.
Perhaps a nice set of shoes, maybe a good hat.
>>2171509
I am not one to compare. The Wastes is its own beauty, and does not take away from this beauty as well.

Regardless, to answer your question, I am impressed.

And why is that bar now talking about some six armed guy needing medical attention?

>Carter stares at Karl.
>>
>>2171495
Well, check the holodisk it should say the name of the city we are heading towards.

>>2171509
Looks like it might still do, they were very advanced.

>>2171526
If you could see them now you wouldn't even believe that they are the people who built them.
>>
>>2171549
Technology for my people.
I have no need for credits.
Maybe some insight into how this... thing... was ever constructed.
>>
>>2171549
Learning their technology.
Perhaps even the replication of a ringworld...
No magma... no damn seismic plates... It's perfect.
>>
>>2171549
That might be my fault, and the toga men
>>
>>2171549
You forgot the Robot ass slapping. But oh look what's that?
>He points to a very big piece of debris that looks like a casino?
What the hell?
>>
>>2171549
Moanai has told me of her hopes to pillage this station, so there's that
>>
>>2171495
Narg:We didn't tame him, Grod did when he was being trained by his clan. All of them have at least one pet. And worm thing, we call it Heronkli, it lives in a desert and looks like a worm with a head of a lizard
>>
>>2171588
What sort of technology? Anything in particular?
Perhaps speed improvements for ships, or types of laser fire?
>>2171550
Some place named Todres. Says it was the capital, the "Golden Eye of the Stars".
>>2171601
Perhaps, though I doubt we will find out how to build this place.

>>2171625
>>2171636
Robot thing? Toga men?
Look I simply want to know why they are asking for reparations from me.
>>2171637
What do you mean by pillage?
>>2171641
Trained by his clan?
>>
>>2171656
I broke a man's hip, 3 men's arms, 2 legs, and several ribs
>>
>>2171656
Production is our main faltering point. Anything that shows us how to build things on such an absurd scale as this is a great help.
We could build ships at a much accelerated rate with a technology such as that.
>>
>>2171656
Take anything she thinks is nice or valuable, by force i need be
>>
>>2171656
Is there a port near it?
>>
>>2171656
Narg:Yes, Clan Baildag, well Great Clan Baildag, they live in the frozen tundra and hunters, hence why Grod is almost naked right now
>Narg looks at Grod who's trying to get himself to cool off using sink
>>
>>2171673
Well, I hope she does not damage any relics.
This is going to be Avarian property, after all.
>>2171671
Yes, and perhaps ringworlds of your own.
>>2171663
But why is it on my tab?
>>2171684
Yes. Some place called Somadra.
>>2171685
Great Clans? Is this your government?
>>
>>2171824
Very well, we'll set down there then.
>>
>>2171824
Narg:Well yes, it's a part of the Great Council, who make up our government
>>
>>2171824
Ha. Perhaps one day, in a millennium or two.
>>
>The ship begins its descent to Somadra, it seems to be mostly built as a port, with a tram system to transport anything to other parts of the ringworld
>>
>>2171857
>Hears exits the shuttle, a mask in place around his head.

"Let us go, This one desires the hunt to be swift. The spirits frown on this place"

>He keeps a grip on his blade and looks around
>>
>>2171857
>Jezebel awaits for the doors to open, a spare blade holstered, gripped in anticipation.
>>
>>2171857
>The administrator grips a hand rail, tapping the handle of his briefcase
>>
>>2171857
>Trio leave the shuttle immediatly and start looking around
>>
>>2171840
So, you are a coilition of clans?
Interesting.
How did this form?
>>2171874
>>2171872
>>2171869
>>2171866
>>2171857
>The area is rather urbanized, with Avarian designs and buildings. Some lights are still on, as a flickering "Welcome" sign shows, but no one can be seen save for some animals and bones.

>The port opens up to a large intersection, where buildings lie. Nothing seems to have touched this place, except for some relatively clean desks.

>Carter follows the Ambassadors.

Well, let us explore.
>>
Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>2171902
>The administrator immediately begins poking around the buildings, noting down anything of interest
>>
>>2171874
>>2171872
>>2171869
>>2171866
>>2171874
>>2171902
>Taxla looks around, taking in the sights of the area
Amazing, but also eerie at the same time.
>>
Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>2171902
>Hears squints at the buildings

"This one does not trust this"

>approaching the building, he attempts to kill a animal to see what would live here and how they would survive
>>
Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>2171902
>Jezebel goes to inspect the buildings
>>
Rolled 25 (1d100)

>>2171902
>Trio follows him
Narg:Well, were more like a confederation of clans. As for how we formed, well...it started after war of unification and subsequent dissolution of Belaniran Empire...all of it happened in a span of 10 years, and we were formed 20 years ago...so yeah
>Meanwhile Garry is searching for something of interest, mainly technology
>>
>>2171902
"Carter It's Markon were going to land down on the space port and established a base camp while you explore further in. Once were finished i'll take some men to meet up with your group. And while your out there can you keep an eye out for any kind of major computer terminals that look to still be in operation."
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>>2171915
>Hears falls over, hitting his nose as it scampers away.
>>2171917
>They are deserted, save for Avarian skeletons and broken robots.

>Some items are still left, like cups, clothes, books.

>A restaurant is nearby, as in a collapsed building.
>As she searches, she notices a light in the corner of her eye, but it is gone once she turns to it
>>2171919
Ah, so you used to be an Empire?

>The trio find some robotic chassis, and a box with a small button and a weird ball strapped to it.
>>2171910
>Jamm finds a skeleton, oddly formal among the rest.

>In his left hands is a ticket, like the one Carter holds, yet it is slightly blackened.
>In the other is a strange note
>>
>>2171938
>hears rubs his nose, and growls at the animals retreating form

"Feroxian doesn't like this place"

>he then investigates the Buildings with Drakul in it

"Have you found anything?"
>>
Rolled 60 (1d100)

>Taxla inspects a storage locker off a little from where they landed
>>
>>2171938
>The administrator picks both up, and discreetly folds them into his vest pocket
>>
>>2171946
I’m not quite certain yet.
>she goes over to the source of the light
>>
Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>2171948
>large boxes are stashed within, Taxla opens one to see what's within
>>
Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>2171955
>Hears follows, looking around the diner and out into the streets trying to see anything out of place, or alternatively a large animal to kill later

"What might it be?"
>>
Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>2171933
[Voidwatch forces work on securing the areas around the spaceport platforms looking for any working computers to gather information from.]
>>
>>2171938
Narg:It was just called that, it was ruled by Clan Vardot and Erobre...with an iron fist, they were led by Mekhil and Gorgen
>Garry picks up the chassis and puts it in his "Cart of Cusiosities"
>>
>>2171963
>They contain the parts to a Avardroid Optio
>All other crates contain similar parts
>Taxla moves on, noting to come back later
>>
Rolled 16 (1d100)

>The administrator turns away from the well dressed skeleton, not before taking a quick photo for ideas for next year's formal clothing lines, and looks around the rest of the building.
>>
>>2171966
And where are Mekhil and Gorgen now?
>>2171965
> The area is empty, but a terminal is working.Booting it up reveals a map, along with some gibberish about droids and black claws.

>Regardless, it seems to also have an executive tram key.
>>2171964
>There are claw marks along the side of a building. They are almost burned in, and are bigger than Rukaar's head
>They seem recent
>>
>>2171999
Narg:Gorgen was killed, and Mekhil...well it's a long story but he's now the Scrap Lord and ruler of Belanira.
>>
>>2171999
>running his hand over a set, Hears bares his teeth

"Ambassadors, Voidwatch soilders. This one demands your attention"

>igniting his blade the bright plasma is dimmed slightly to facilitate the ability to look near it without burning your eyes out and The feroxian looks to see if these tracks lead anywhere

"This one does not think we are alone on this station, and the beast must be extremely large"
>>
>>2171999
"Aha were in."
>Voxes the people further ahead.
"Good news Carter we've got a guide and an express route through the port and surrounding areas."
"Jenkins, Marud, Xiang your with me."
"Got it sir."
>>
>>2172001
I will have to heat that story someday.
Sounds interesting.
>>2172013
>They seem to up and disappear, near a restaurant.
>>2171955
>The small corner holds nothing, except some scuff marks.
>>
>>2172013
Grod:Okay...
>Grod takes out a composite bow out of his back
Grod:Do you want us to hunt it?
>>
>Taxla wanders down the street, hand on his blade, and makes his way to the team system

>He can see from the outside that it has a tram on it, and isn't damaged
>>
Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>2172017
>Carter responds
Got it Markon, we'll rendezvous near the tram station.

>Carter pulls out a flesh gun, and begins to check out an abandoned home.
>>
Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>2172024
"This one would not have expected you to volunteer, let us go"

>with his blade held like a torch, Hears enters enters the Restraunt to look inside

"Grod, can you cheak the sides see if our prey plans on leaving out the back. if its still here that is. Make noise if you need me"

>He looks around the interior of the building
>>
Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>2172046
>Grod nods ant goes near the side, with bow in hand
>He signals Fluffington if he smells anything
>>
Rolled 62 (1d100)

>>2172023
>she looks around the area, searching for libraries or tech shops
>>
The Tram is operating, I think, we could use this to reach the other areas. Every rendezvous here and we'll find he controls.
>>
Rolled 96 (1d100)

>Voidwatch sqauds heads over to one of the bigger transports and requisitions hover cycles to help explore the area.
"Alpha squad will head to the tram, beta and delta work on scouting around the port, echo will try to find any government facilities. Let mount up and move out.
>He finishes giving orders and mounts the cycle before speeding off with his squad towards the tram while the others go carry out their order.
>>
>Taxla enters the tram station alone, taking note the enormity of the station, and the worn leather seats aged by time
>He lights are all on, and Taxla sees the tram in station, noticing that the door is open
>>
>suddenly jerks awake
>sees the empty spaceship
>curses his alarm software
>steps outside to look around
>>
>>2172087
>The Sound of anti grav engines are heard entering the terminal as Markon and his squad reach the station a head of schedule. Noticing the Baron they go over to meet him.
"Baron Taxla."
>He dismounts
"How's the search of this great Ring gone?"
>>
>>2172097
Well it seems to be going well, although nothing outstanding as of yet
>A metal footfall is heard
Wait, tell me I wasn't the only one who heard that. Be careful.
>>
>>2172105
>The squad readies their weapons.
"Unfortunately no."
>>
>From unseen corners and vantage points, numerous Legionnaires pop up, rifles drawn and pointed at the intruders
>From further away comes a hulking figure, almost 12ft, with gouges in his chest plate and half his face mauled away

Greetings, xenos. I am 0M3GA, Legate if this world and guardian of Avaria.
>>
>>2172046
>A few trinkets and bones nothing too valuable

>>2172049
Nothing but dust remains here

>>2172050
Some functioning holodisk pz in a techno library are found, on various subjects relating medicine and crop growth
>>
>>2172135
>she pockets whatever she can.

Well, time to get onward to that tram station.
>>
>>2172135
>Rukaar and Moanai catch up with the groups
What did we miss?
>>
>>2172139
>>2172148
Be careful, we just encountered a Legate, ancestors protect us, and his troopers. They haven't attacked and the Legate is talking but I'm not sure for how much longer.
>>
>>2172157
>Jezebel catches up with the group, only catching the last few words.
What’s a legate? Didn’t you say this place was deserted?
>>
>>2172162
They are sentient AI leaders of Avarian Legions, possibly one of the most dangerous things I've ever fought.
>The Legate puts his hand behind its back, it's mauled face scanning the aliens in its presence, it's in eye glaring at them
>>
>>2172157
Legate?
>Moanai begins readying pistols
>>
>>2172166
Sentient A.I?

Thinking machines?
This does not bode well. What is it doing?
>>
>>2172170
Be calm, those won't hurt it. Besides, it hasn't ordered our deaths yet, so perhaps it isn't hostile.

>>2172178
It's waiting for someone to address it, act like a leader or something and explain why we are here to it.
>>
>>2172166
If it isn’t attacking I’m inclined to keep that state of affairs.
>>2172131
Would it be possible to access the local data banks?
>>
>>2172199
Well why hasn’t anyone introduced us yet?
Are we waiting for someone?
>>
>>2172199
Can any of us stand a chance of killing it?
>Rukaar taps his chained scythe
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>>2172205
I'm deciding what I should do with you, are you scholars or merely looters? And yes I have access to it, I have access to everything the Masters built here.

>>2172208
Maybe one of you could speak, anyone maybe. It might help my decision.
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>>2172208
I was going to see how it reacted to an anonymous person before using the lottery ticket.
>>
>>2172217
We are exploring with the sanction of the nation that has the largest Avarian population that I know of, we would like to understand their history and technology as they seem to have forgotten parts of it.
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>>2172217
Right then.
Greetings artificial intelligence construct.
After the collapse of the Avarian empire, we have found a cylinder containing a lottery ticket that leads us to this planet. This is the reason for our presence here and we would like to be able to enter the science convention.
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>>2172230
>The legate stares at Jammis with his working eye, and then laughs, a hollow metallic one
Surviving Masters? They are all dead. Devoured by the darkness that came. We tried. We tried to save them, but it still came, and claimed both the Masters and countless Legionnaires. Worst still, my brothers, my dear brothers lost to the darkness, I can still here the screaming, they scream in my head, begging for help, trapped in the dark
>The legates voice is filled with sorrow and anger, and he holds the ruined side of his face in his hand
>>
>>2172217
Hello robot. I am Rukaar, you are?
>>
>>2172238
Hang on we hav a com device and can contact what we think is one of your masters.
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>>2172233
>The legate ceases its fit of sorrow
You have one of the tickets? A thousand of those were distributed across the Empire, for lucky ones to visit this place of wonder and enjoyment. If you have it, that means you are allowed to be here, just don't scavenge things, or desecrate the bones of the Masters.

>>2172239
0M3GA, last surviving Legate of Avaria and the final guardian of her legacy.
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>>2171129
we now have the skills to make self replicant Flesh
and thus we will be able in no time to make Carrier ships producing corvette in an instant and in an unlimited way.
It would be an honor to reiceive a mug from you
and no i waited outside
why ?
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>>2172249
>Taxla elbows Jammis slightly
"We have a few hours till contact can be made, he isn't free yet"
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>>2172257
Legacy? What do you mean?
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>>2172257
>>2172271
Right, um, we are currently working on establishing contact in the meantime could we have access to the data banks and are there any rights that should be performed for the dead?
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>>2172257
We indeed do. May we enter The Special Invention Meet Up?
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>>2172291
>He holds his hands out wide
This is their legacy. The Perch is one of the only surviving monuments to their glory, and so few will ever know about it.

>>2172294
You will leave the bodies alone. And at this current time, no. You may have permission to be here, but that privilege will be granted if I find you worthy of it,
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>>2172295
In due time. For now, I will allow you to explore the area, until we have decided ample leisure time has been given to which we will depart toward the Centre.
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>>2172303
Understood, can we contact you with our communicators?
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>>2172323
Yes, you can fox into me if you need anything. If you find a avardroid you can speak to them to, I can see what they see.
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Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>2172309
>Jezebel looks around the area, seeing if anyone managed to conveniently lose a ticket down the side of a seat or collapse in a secluded area with one in their pocket
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>>2172329
Thank you.
>He leaves to explore further.
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>>2172303
It is indeed glorious, what happened to it?
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>>2172346
>a wallet lays hidden down the seat, but contains a few photos of a avarian and presumably his family
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>The administrator walks out from the building, finding nothing else, notes the large android stood at the tram station, then walks back inside the building
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>>2172346
I wish I didn’t feel the need to say this but thank you for not somehow getting us into a fight with the robot, I was beginning to think my people had a very different idea about diplomacy to the rest of the galaxy.
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>>2172347
Don't damage anything, or you will answer for it.

>>2172353
>His eye flares red momentarily, even the damaged one, and his head twitches
Darkness came, like a tide and engulfed it all. I stopped the tide but it was too late.
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>>2172088
>gets bored with wondering around
>tries to find a way towards the armoury
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>>2172366
Darkness? Like an invasion, a plague?
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>>2172370
You're looking in the wrong place xenos. It's in the capital. Not that you'll be entering it of course. You're merely tourists, exploring the ruins of those long gone.
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>>2172377
>The Legate simply repeats Darkness over and over again
I apologise, my memory isn't so good, ever since I lost a good chunk of it stopping the Tide.
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>>2172392
I see, your sacrifice was honorable Legate
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>>2172359
I have read history books before. I know just how dangerous those things are.
>>2172354
>she picks it up, deciding to save it.
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>>2172401
I could not save the Masters, but I saved their works, and have dedicated my time to preserving it, these last 300 years. In truth, I am happy you have come here, the solitary nature of my duty was getting to me.
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>>2172382
Okay one thing who are you and how
Two things Who are you how are you speaking and how
Three things who are you how are you speaking and how do you classify xenos also where are the others that came of this ship
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>>2172416
Anyone willing to make your sacrifice is honorable, while your master's are not here I would assume they are proud of you
>Meanwhile Moanai is taking interesting intems she finds
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Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>2172416
>she looks around a bit more, glancing at anything out of the ordinary
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Rolled 3 (1d100)

>Jammis looks for any items of interest.
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>>2172434
I am the Legate of this installation. I am speaking to you because I am aware of where you are, there are avardroids all around you. And as for classification, you are not of the Masters, ergo a xenos.

>>2172441
I was made to fight and protect them. The least I can do know is guard their hallowed bones, until the eventual end comes for us all.

>>2172448
>Just some old bones, clad in a dirty suit, the skull is missing
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Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>2172441
>Moanai continues to look
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>>2172462
Indeed. When the end comes may we all face it with valor. Now OM3GA what can you tell me of this station?
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>>2172462
So you would classify a pile of dirt or ore from a planet outside of your reach as a xenos?
>continues to idly walk around on the lookout for signs
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>>2172457
>Jammis finds a empty satchel

>>2172463
>Moanai discovers a bag filled with beautiful heirlooms, made of some beautiful unknown material

>>2172469
It was built some 100 years before the Tide. It opened its doors to the elite of Avarian society, the cream of it. It held a lottery a year before the Tide, in which 1000 winners were chosen to visit the capital and meet with our greatest minds. My legion was assigned security detail as it was the most prestigious ringworld ever built, requiring the attention of a experienced commander.

>>2172473
The assumption here is that the ore or dirt is sentient and self aware and able to produce cognitive thought. Then yes, it would be a xenos to me. But since they can, they are simply dirt and ore.
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Rolled 86 (1d100)

Giving up on items he begins searching for information or data ports.
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Rolled 2 (1d100)

>Jamm unfolds the note from inside his jacket and tries to decipher it
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>>2172498
>A small carry bag next to the skeleton of someone important looking is found, inside is a holodisk containing information on medical research, a good find
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>>2172504
>The avarian alphabet is totally unknown to Jammis, and he cannot make out a single word of it
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Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>2172497
>Moanai quickly shoves it into her coat's inner pockets, meanwhile Rukaar speaks with OM3GA
So I take it that you were the commander, you saw experience before the coming of this "tide" then. Interesting. Could you tell me about the Avarians
>Moanai continues to hunt for valuable items
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Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>2172497
What about a plant then? Would you class that as xenos?
>gives up on searching for specifics and just searches
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Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>2172514
>He folds it back into his pocket, and looks around the buildings some more
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Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>2172514
>Jezebel begins to wander, taking in the sights and occasionally glancing around with interest.
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>>2172517
>A locket is found, with some initials carved into it
The Masters were advanced beyond comparison, none could rival their ascension through the northern galaxy, for the Beacons gave them a edge that could not be matched. We were designed to take the battle to the enemies of the Avaria, to crush the ignorant and barbaric alike, and to protect those Abaria had sworn friendship and cooperation to.

>>2172518
>A purse filled with strange coins is found
It would be a xenos plant species to me, since I was created on Avar and know the native species of that world, but for example of one of my brothers was built elsewhere, his planets plant species would be native to him, and mine xenos to him.

>>2172519
>A broken Avardroid, bearing a small device on its back, almost like a communication array of sorts
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Rolled 96 (1d100)

>>2172510
>Jammis continues his searching, any items of interest.
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>>2172530
>He picks it up, and brings it back to the Legate
I found this droid, is there anything you can do with it?
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>>2172527
>A covered box is found, hidden from sight by someone, inside are bars of Porodite, a extremely rare and valuable metal, know for its shine and durability and flexibility
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Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>2172537
Now this could be useful.
>she carries it with her, strolling down a pathway with a renewed vigour for looking around at random objects
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>>2172535
>Another stash of Porodite, it's price having increased dramatically ever since Avaria collapsed, is found! Smaller that what Jezebel found, but enough to make the finder a wealthy person

>>2172536
>He inspects it
This is a optio unit, they stopped working after the Tide. This on his back is a homing Beacon, allowing allied troops to find their positions and teleport to the, if necessary.
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Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>2172530
I see. So what exactly killed all theses people I imagine it was quick or quick enough as they are all here and not gathered wherever the capitol is. You know if it was that quick maybe a ticket can be found
>tries to find something anything at all
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Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>2172551
Huh
>The administrator begins to look it over to see if he can do anything to fix it
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Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>2172551
>Knowing a good thing when he gets it Jammis continues searching.
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>>2172546
>A broken avardroid holding a ray gun is found, it seems to be still operational

>>2172556
>A broken skill is found
Tide came, without mercy and devoured them all. Some tried to escape, the bones of those you see now.

>>2172557
>While some parts are fixable, the unit itself remains offline
It is probably for the best. The optio units became dangerous during the Tide, they attracted shadows.

>>2172559
>A broken chain is found, part of some necklace perhaps?
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Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>2172569
So much for that.
>He returns his efforts to date, that’s what served him best so far.
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>>2172569
>she takes this too.
>It seems useful enough
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>>2172569
>holds skull for. Moment before placing it down
And are their any recordings any broken avardroids I can hack? That reminds me do you know anything of this code
63 75 89 7 104
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>Hears Enters the tram station after having lost the beasts tracks

"This one is here, what have you fo-"

>>2172569
>Hears stays rather still, but lowers the blade he was using as a torch into a wary defensive stance

"What is it?"
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>>2172135
Grod:Hmmm...
>Grod looks around and goes back to the others
>>2172131
Narg:Hi 0M3GA
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Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>2172530
I'd imagine none could stand against your master's might
>Moanai hids the loot once more, she looks around a machine for more things
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>>2173749
That's the security activation key on Somon Station.

>>2173803
Greetings xenos.

>>2173807
>a few trinkets, nothing of great value is found
None indeed, or so we thought. The centuries of peace made my Masters complacent, and when the great Fortress was found, the Tide soon began, swallowing all.

>>2172573
>The data reveals blueprints for advanced machinery, seems to be for engineering
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>>2173807
"Rukkar, what is that thing?"
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>>2173820
That is OM3GA of the Amber legion I believe
>He looks hears in the eyes, the mouths "place nice"
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>>2173810
Great fortress?
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>>2173829
>The blade and guard does not drop, but Hears does relax slightly and moves to Rukkars side

>>2173810
Hail Omega, This one is Hears-The-Call of Ferox how goes your vigil
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>>2173830
Before the Tide, a fortress was found, of unknown design, from a long lost age. The ship passing by was merely a merchant ship, but when it made a jump, something went wrong.

>>2173831
My vigil goes well. You are the first xenos I've spoken to. Any others who come here are merely looters that are turned to ash where they stand.
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>>2173834
"This one understands that Outsiders can be frustrating, what do you guard? This one wishes to know so we may leave it be and not incur your wrath as this would harm all parties involved"
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>>2173836
I guard all what remains here on the Perch. All of the hallowed bones and tech that was left after the Tide, is under my guardianship.
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>>2173843
Garry:The tide?
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>>2173843
"So you would prefer none of the bones or tech left. Very well, This one shall not take what is not freely offered barring those little rodents scurrying about. why do you remain, why not return to your masters kin?
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>Meanwhile back on trojan, a ship enters the planets atmosphere a sleek ship with heat resistant woad coloring dashed around its frame, giving it an almost impossible to track by eye quality. It lands at the embassy and its sole passenger disembarks, snow stopping nearly a foot from the figures robes by a small wave of heat. Unlike Hears and his rages that keep him warm, this figure seems calm and welcoming as his staff clicks on the ground.

>Soon he enters the diplomatic area and looks around the room, searching for hears or the rumar. to torment or for businesses nobody can be sure

"This place is much colder than Ferox, but let us meet whom hears associates with"
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>>2173857
>Guthank watches the Feroxian, his giant war club rested upon his chest
And you are?
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>>2173859
"I am Oathmake, Shaman of Ferox. you i take it are Guthank, protector and psudo-farther of the rumarian Rukkar"

>The old wolf slips into fluent rumarian, and doesn't seem to have a translator

"A pleasure to make your acquaintance, just as it was Rukkar and moanai and Kurluk"
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>>2172265
>Carter hands him a mug. It is whitish, and the front says "Imin Intellect"

Just was wondering why and how I have a huge bar tab payment waiting.
>>2173857
>A body walks out, wobbling on deformed legs

Hello. And who are you?
>>2173834
>Carter stumbles out of a building, holding a cup.

Oh. Hello, I am Carter. Who are you, if I may ask?
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>>2173860
How do you know my name, and you know Rukaar? What are you?
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>>2173857

y͛͑̈́ͤ͢óu̾͡ ̎ͯ͗̂̀̉ͦm̓u̸̐͌s̴̊̍̿́t̎̀̋͜ ͞b̎͑ͭͫͭ͡e̓̒̆͑̍̄ ̀̉ŏa̸t̴͊̐hͤ̂͌ͩ͑͡ ̆̾̎̔m͟ã̸kě̋̎ͭ̕
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>>2173861
>Oathmake narrows his eyes and speaks in his native tounge

"A forsaken, the spirirts refuse to touch you. this is most annoying"

>>2173862
>He returns to rumarian
"A shaman, you may call me a witch doctor or mind reader or you may call me the target for a failed assassination. It doesn't matter what i am, other than i am to Hears as you are to rukkar."

>he pauses and thinks

"I also know your name from rukkars memories as i know your tounge from the three of you"

>>2173863
"Indeed i am many bodied one, I apologize but i would not use your name, for when i attempt to read you it is most painful"
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>>2173865

w̵̒ͤeͩ͛͊̊̃̎͗'̇͐ͤ̿̒r͊e̋ͤ ͯ̌uͪ̄͂ͩ̌̐ņͧi͆t̸ ͒̍ͭͮ̄̇t͐̔ͧ̓h̛̀ͨ̐̈́ͣ̽ͯiͧ̌̾̆͐̿̀͠r͒̌̋͗̚t̛̊̄eͯ̀e̓ͮͬ̇̒̄n̶̏̇͐̄̂̌
̧̓͗̓u͐̑͊ͪ͌̾n̛ͤit͐̂̓͌̋ ͪ͒͊on̛ͨ͗̊̒͌̽eͣ̉ͯ͡ ̇ͧiͩ̈́ͦ̋͐̒s̽̉̏̃͂ ̏ͬ̕s̛̈͒̈̋ͨ͛t͘i̾l̔͛͂̄͌͒͒l͊ͦ͂ ͩ̆̒̐̓ͧ͘i̋ͦͬ̀n̛͆̓ ͣͤ͐̏̚t̊̀͂̿ͧ̉̈͡h̊ͮ̐ͨe̐͌͂͛͑̌̄ ͛̇̎ͭͯs̵͆̄͂ͫ̃h̎̃̍̎́̐ip̔̔͊̏̈ ̔̎͋̒̍͂̃ȁͨt̛ͭ̏̐̈́t̍͌͊ͣe̵ͧ̾ͬ̇m̈́͘p͐̾ͮ̐̚t̉͝i̷̽̓͐ͨ͗n͂gͤͪ̀͌͆̾̓ ̈́͋t̴̋͊̍̌̍ͪ͛ȍ̈́̂̿ͨ ͒͋͛ͮ̾̚d̷͑͌̽ͧ̾e͌ͮ̈͂̊̈́̾c̏̈ͫ̽ͫ͊̊͢oͯͣͣͦr̃ͧ̓́́̇͐͠atͤ̆̆̌̌̊̈e̡͌͆͐ͦ̂
̐hͧ̏͐̐͊̏͗ȩ ͌ī̄͆ͤsͪ̒̍̂ ͤͫ̍ͮ͠f̉̍̄̾͋a͂ͨ͋͊́́i̒́lͬ͂̇ͣ̊͑i̎ͯnͮ̍ͪ̐̐͒ͪgͭͩ͛ ̨͑ͪ͋̉̄ͫb̢ͫê̚ca͟u͐̿s̏ͤ̚͘è̏͊ͬ ̃̍̎̎̉̓̀ǐ̆ͨt̀̿̀̚ ̉ͤi̢ͯͤͫͬ͋s ̐̍̃̎ͭh̆͢a͊͊̄ͬȑ͡d̡͑̍͌ ͆̓̏̔tͧ̾̔̄̈́͒͑͢ò̢ ̋͂d͜o͌͂́ ̀̇̈́̉͐th̡͑į̌͌̆n̏̊͝ģ͛̌̋̔̓̓s̈́̾ͨ͞ ͑̈́̒̔͋w̎͞i̽͘tͮ̈͑̔͐h̡ͫͯ̈̇͋̌̎ ͯ͒ͫ̔̚c͒̈ͨl̷ͬa̶̓̔͂̄̃͆͆w̿͜s̵̑̒̓̾̾ ̶͊ͮ͌̔̇
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>>2173865
A mind reader then. Well what is your business here, Rukaar isn't here by the way
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>>2173869
"I was told it is soon time for the festivities here, and Hears asked me to come and bless the proceedings, in Actual fact i just wished to have some fun and a change of scenery, potentialy cause some mischief at Hears expence. and maybe see how the romance of the lord and the merchant is progressing"

>A short thought is sent to Guthank, it seems to have been some time ago on the Anger, after the assassination attempt

"Rumar seem to be rather likable fellows, however so very very stunted in social situations. But i see in rukkars case that is your fault"

>there is a hint of admonishment in the words

"honestly, how did you expect him to have heirs with that skill set?"

>Shaking his head Oathmake takes a seat

>>2173867
"Does he need help?"
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>>2173865
I am sorry, what?
>>2173867
Does he require assistance?

I have some mugs I could string up on the tree.
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>>2173874
>>2173872
Wͩ̈́́ë̶ͭ ̶ͭͣ͛͑̀s̵uͭpͤ̇p͜o̿͗̑̃ͨs̴̿ͩ́eͭ̍́̈̓̐͂ ͨ͊̊ͦ̎̿sͨͣo͊͐ ͭ͊͆ͧ
͒̑͗͊̉̈̑b̃̂̐̀ú̢ͪͯ̑t̸ͫ̎̈́̃̾̋͌ ͩ̉tͬ̿ͧh͒̂̆͊ͫ̽͞e͌ ̂͌͗͐́f̨͌͗ͭ̾̎aͣ͆ͧ̓c͊̓͛t ̛̑̾ͦ̎̈́́̒t͛̊̔̔̑ͨ̚͘hͫ͗̆a͛̽tͧ̋́ ̑ͤ̋̿̉͟heͯ̾s̿ͨ̉͑ ̈͆̄̉͂̓t̨r̋a̽̿̑̑ͤp͗̔̓̀̚p͆ͮ̒̄͌ͮ̚eͫ̽̀ͨ̐͡dͬͫ͛ i̓ͩ̕n̋ ̌̄̿͋̆͗̓͟ȁ̎͐̒̊̀͠ ͪg̡͐̋̐ͩͯ̚ia͋͗n̏ͫ̇̆͊̍̀͡t́ ̍̌ͮ͊͑͒ͤp̶ï͑͌͟ĺ̛eͭ̾͂́ ̡oͩͦ̈͋̋͞fͮ ̾̽͒̈́ͮ̈́̑tȉ͐͊̋͗nͬͯselͩ̓̐ͯ̌̔̎ ͠i̍̓̔̌̒̀̚s͊ͮ̊ͣ͋̓ͭ ̊ͨ̂͐ͬr͐e͌ͧ̄͊̂̄ͧa̒̑lͭͫ̚͜l̛͂ý͌ ̔ͫ̊f̢ͧ̆ͫ͒ͨ̚u͑̓͆͞ņ͛ny ̄ͪ̋̇iͦ͐͌͂̚n̉͂ͦ̏̏̈́͢ ̸̏͛̓̎ͧ̇o̔́́͛͂u̒̔̌͂ȓ̔ͪ̍͢ ̴̂̉̄̇ͨoͤͫp̑ͩiͯn̂ͬ̑͗io̴̾ͨ̐̎̈́͐n̐͒̾ ̢̓ͪ
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Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>2173876
Give me a sec.

>Carter sends a body over, to assist him

>rollin for tinsel hostage save
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>>2173874
"You are forsaken by spirits, they do not allow me to see your mind or singe your flesh with their power"

>He conjousr a small ball of green flames in his hand, before banishing it again

>>2173876
"Indeed"
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>>2173872
You question my skill in training warriors?
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>>2173878
I am afraid that I do not know what you speak of.
Spirits are not my forte.

>Carter picks up a fruit, and his head splits unnaturallyas he takes a bite.
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>>2173877
>unit one is rescued
>unfortunately tree decoration has been set back to square one
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>>2173881
"I question your skill in making Kings and peaople with emotions. your ability to make warriors is not called into question, as i have experienced first hand what your "Bad" warriors are capable off"

>>>2173882
>in response to carter, He hurls a ball of flame at carter.........and it fizzles out without leaving any damage on the Outsiders skin

"see, resistant, immune to my power"

>He returns his attention to the Rumar

"And even you can see how painfully unobservant he was of her feelings, a result of your conditioning i assume. so notes for next time, teach your soon to be king about the avians and the insects"

>He produces some dried meat and tears a good portaion away and pops it into his mouth before offering the other half to Guthank

"Want some to eat rumar?"
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>>2173887
He is a fine King, he is popular with his people. As for emotions-you don't need them to win a war
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>>2173888
"no i suppose not, but lets face it he is painful to watch him floundering about around the trader"

>Eating the rest of the dried meat, he licks his lips and smiles

"and joy in battle is something you should cultivate, it makes better warriors i find if not better kings. now i would ask how they have progressed, he seemed like he may attempt to further the relationship but the funny look on his face said otherwise"
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>>2173893
you speak of him and Moanai, aye she chases him and he is blind to it, or at least he was. he seems to be opening his eyes ever so slowly
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Rolled 52, 85, 62 = 199 (3d100)

>>2173884
>Carter attempts to help his decoration.

>rollin for ornaments, lights, and star
>>2173887
Huh.

>Carter grabs another fruit, and chomps it down

So, what brings you here?
>>2173895
>>2173888
Did you teach him social skills?

Also, do you like fish?
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>>2173898
what do you mean social skills? and also yes, it's quite popular on Ru
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>>2173861
Legate of the Perch, and guardian of the secrets within.

>>2173844
The name I gave to the event that consumed the Masters civilisation.

>>2173845
They aren't any, the Tide took them all.
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Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>2173901
Ah, so you were here when this place went down?
How was it?

Also, can I keep this cup?

>Carter searches the area for anything.
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>>2173901
Garry:And what happened during that event?
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>>2173901
this tide, what caused it?
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>>2173902
>A small pistol is found
A great darkness, engulfing us as it came. Me and my legion fought to drive the, back, but it was not enough. So we tried to hold them back for the Masters to flee, but we failed. In my rage I stormed the chamber and stopped the tide myself, but it was too late.
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>>2173898
> the lights look great!
> the star looks nice
> the ornaments didnt break when carter dropped them
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>>2173907
Garry:Okay, so was that darkness some kind of aliens or...
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>>2173903
The darkness devoured all, I stood alone in the chamber, surrounded by it, but stopped it.

>>2173906
Our greatest weapon, one that ensured our dominance, that spelled our downfall.
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>>2173917
a weapon? what type of weapon could do such a thing...is it still intact?
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>>2173917
Garry:Could you not speak in riddles?
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>>2173907
The chamber? What chamber do you speak of?

>Carter takes the cup and pistol, pushing them into his other shoulder.

And how do we get to Todres?
>>2173903
>>2173906
I assume great destruction, judging by the houses

>He points to a collapsed house, then goes to search it.
>>2173910
>Carter looks to 01
So, anything else you need help with?
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Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>2173925
>Meanwhile Moanai is pulling out what seems to be a trunk she's pulled from a wreck, she checks what is inside
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>>2173895
"I like to think i opened his eyes a bit faster, its funny what peaople will do when they are told their own thoughts"

>>2173901
>Hears blinks

"This one appologises for intruding, so you tell us our trip is wasted in hopes of all ways barring meeting you?"
>>
>>2173940
Well, we could find out why they all died.

Certainly such knowledge would honor their memory.
>>2173929
>Inside lies a small Avarian skeleton, curled up. It clutches a doll, now dusty and rotted

>Beside her lies a small amount of jewelry.
>>
>>2173919
Most would be gone, the one in the chamber remains still, but it is shut down.

>>2173921
My memory is failing me, so forgive me.

>>2173925
The Beacon chamber, located in the tallest tower of Todres. We can reach it using the tram system.

>>2173940
You have yet to view tiphe greatest this place has to offer, so do not fret yet.
>>
>>2173946
Garry:Oh by the way, did you know that avarians are still alive?
>>
>>2173946
why would you build such a weapom?
>>2173944
>monai freezes at the skeleton, she looks at the girl, then takes the jewelry
>>
>>2173946
"However, you wish that we leave your technology and dead alone. This one values your allience over scraps of tech."

>He does look at the Legionary

"But how do you defend this place? with melee weaponry?"
>>
>>2173946
May you take us there? I believe that is also where those of us with tickets may see the Invention Meetup, yes?
>>2173951
>The jewelry accidentally knocks into the skeleton, which crumbles to dust before her, leaving only the doll.
>>2173950
>Carter looks at the trio, then at OM3GA
>>
>>2173954
Garry:What?
>>
>>2173955
>Carter walks to him

Are you sure you should simply drop something like that on him?

>He points at the Legate, who is currently twitching and staring at a small animal with red eyes.
>>
>>2173954
>she readies to shut it, she grabs the doll fast then shoves it into her jacket then shuts the trunk
>>
>>2173960
Garry:Was that a secret? I thought he would be happy that his peeps are alive...Ohhhh...
>He whispers to Carter
Garry:Did he do it?
>>
>>2173963
>Carter whispers

I don't know the bot looks crazy

>OM3GA has shot the animal and is yelling about "ending the darkness"

I think we should be on guard.
>>
Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>2173810
Very nice.
>He continues searching for technology and data.
>>2173963
The machine doesn’t seem to believe that it’s possible that they survived.
>>
>>2173970
Garry:Uhhhh...
>>2173966
>Whispers
Garry:What do I say now?
>>
>>2173970
>Jammis finds a strange ticket, seemingly like Carter's and Jamm's, yet a bit less golden and covered in dust.

>It is in the coat pockets of an Avarian skeleton, with part of its skull vaporized.


>Carter walks up to him
So, what do you think of this place? I like the change of pace, last time we had to deal with dangerous robots.

Have you found any historical artifacts?
Or records and transcripts?

Any valuables?


>Carter turns to OM3GA

So, how long have you been here?
I assume you have had to keep guard.
>>
>>2173972
>Carter looks at OM3GA

I don't know, maybe just ignore him?
>>
Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>2173973
>Karl looks around for anything interesting
>Surprisingly (or not) he has somehow been separated from the group and he looks at a pile of scrap to see what he can find
>>
>>2173951
The Beacons allowed us to travel leagues in the blink of a eye, that is why they were built.

>>2173954
Very well then, as in obliged through service we can take the tram there, if you are all ready.

>>2173973
400 years, the first 100 were when the Perch was first completed and eventually los,. the last 300 have been post Tide.

>>2173953
My weapon systems are advanced, although I have talons, I also bear wrist mounted beams and a shoulder cannon. My legionnaires carry standard issue Avarian Beam Rifles.
>>
Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>2173977
>Jezebel looks around once more before returning to the tram station
>>
Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>2173973
Three things of interest, this
>He shows him the Porodite
Some medical data that could be of use and some blueprints. Also a bag a small chain and what I judge to be an old lottery ticket.
>More searching.
>>
Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>2173977
>>2173976
>>2173978
>inktito arriveson the planets surface
Hello all!
Lets get working
>He tries to find something interesting.
>>
Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>2173977
I apologise fo the long pause I zoned out a bit while looking around what exactly is Solomon station and what are its co ordinates? Also you still haven't answered my question do you have any security cameras or defunct avardroids which the Tide was recorded on
>continus to idly glance around
>>
Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>2173977
>Happy,kinda, that he ignored what he said Garry continues to search the surroundings for...something
>>
>>2173978
>some fanciful clothes are found, but they are worn

>>2173980
>A solid small ball of prodoite is found, a small fortune in its own way

>>2173981
>skeletons clutching their belongings, with some trinkets to be found amongst them
>>
Rolled 35 (1d100)

>noding his thanks hears looks about for these tickets that the others keep finding
>>
We will be moving towards Todres soon, so if you can all please make your way to the Tram.
>He gestures towards the wide open doors

>>2173986
Only the living units have it, and I won't have my troops torn apart for something to view hell.

>>2173987
>some old bags, maybe worth something are found
>>
Rolled 26 (1d100)

>>2173981
>>2173986
>>2173987
>He runs to get somewhere away from Inkito and hears rumors of a magical candy factory
ooc rolling to see if it exists
>>
>>2173990
Garry:Hmmmm...into the cart
>Garry throws them at a cart and looks around some more
>>
Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>2173992
>>
>>2173990
>He makes his way to the tram silently
>He is still disappointed from not finding the chocolate factory
>But at least he has some scrap metal with him
>>
Rolled 65 (1d100)

>>2173988
I’m sure there’s a way to declare this on my budget report. Someone’ Going to have a few interesting questions about my experiences being in the minuses.
>Keeps looking.
>>
>>2173990
>She enters the tram
>>
>>2173994
>only dust and broken bones are found, the bones look at those they were chewed and spit out

>>2173998
Take a seat, relax. The trip is not long.

>>2173999
>A magazine on electronics is found, although it would be trivial to the Avarians it contains some useful information
Come now, the Tram will be leaving station soon.
>>
>>2174005
He runs to the tram.
>>
>>2173990
>rukaar and Moanai enter the tram
>>
>Hears gets on the tram
>>
Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>2174008
>Carter gets in the tram, but stops to investigate a small pile
>>
>>2174009
>The pile is mostly scrap, nothing useful
>>2174008
>>2174007
>>2174006
>>2174003
>0M3GA enters with some of his amber coloured legionnaires, and the tram door closes and begins to move forward
>>
>>2174011
>reads magazine.
Timed this find well.
>>
>>2173990
Well that's a bit shite isn't it then if your only method of recording is these avardroids what if someone had a way to take them out what if someone recovered an avardroid from an ancient avarian station successfully hacked it and found a small fault in the code what if that small fault could be used to turn off all the avardroids?
>>
>>2174011
>Markon and his men jump onto the back car of the tram before it leaves the station.
>>
Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>2174011
>Narg runs to the tram moments after it leaves
Narg:Guys! You forgot us!...
Grod:What's happening?
Narg:We forgot about tram!
Garry:Dammit!
>Trio looks around for some kind of transport
>>
>>2174017
>it has information on various subjects revolving around electronics, some are rather trivial but others are quite good

>>2174021
I purged all camera recordings of those days. And as for faults, only SecuDroids are placed on stations, not legions. Legions can only be found at ringworlds and planets, of which none remain. On Avar there is a manual kill switch for all Avardroids, should the need arise.
>>
>>2174023
>He ride is smooth, with the view of the Perch's countryside, eerily devoid of life, but beautiful at the same time

>>2174024
>A centurion unit enters the control building, and a small tram is placed on the line
>It ushers the trio forward
>>
Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>2174032
>They enter the tram and try to make it working since they have no clue someone is controlling it
>>
>>2174011
>Carter picks up some scrap, subsuming it into his body
>>2174021
>Carter turns around and sees Cythres

Hey, you coming?
>>
>>2174033
>the centurion blankly sets the tram along its way, not taking long to catch up to the larger one
>>
Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>2174034
Whoa since when were you there? And sure sounds fun where are we going?
Just give me a sec
>h mutters something about can't have wiped all of them...
>>
>>2174036
>Carter looks at him

You do realize I have multiple bodies, yes?

>He points at his other self on the tram, now reading his newspaper
>>
>>2174037
No no not that I didn't see yo- hey wait what there's a team station?!?
>>
>>2174037
>near o carter is unit thirteen playing go with unit 1
>unit one is very bad
>>
>anyone late to the main tram can be helped by the centurion who will bring down another one
We are approaching Todres now, that big spire rising up is my home.
>>
>>2174044
Does a machine need a home?
>>
>>2174048
Everyone needs a home of sorts, is is my garrison, even before the fall.
>>
>>2174044
Hmm, you seem to have some form of emotions, are they connected to your decision making process or do they serve exclusively to enhance your socialising?
>>
>>2174044
Narg:Neat
>Takes a picture
>>
>>2174051
True enough. pardon my questioning, my kind is unexperienced with machines save for when a horde of them tried to enslave us
>>
>>2174052
I am fully sentient, but I am capable of suppressing certain emotions should the need arises. Although I am fraud with the damaged I suffered during the Tide, I can no longer do this.

>>2174054
You should have seen it during the glory days, truly a wonder.
>he stares mournfully at the city coming into view
>>
>>2174057
Enslave? I would have expected aggressive machines to create machines for any purpose they needed, why would they keep biological beings who might rebel when they could have compliant machines?
>>
>>2174058
Narg:I can believe that
>>
>>2174062
So they could copy the creatures of Ru, and besides my kind didn't ask questions when the invasion started
>>
>>2174057
Not many can create working machine servants, particularly ones that are sentient and remain loyal despite being the primary fighting force of that people.

>>2174065
>he continues to look at the city, coming into full view as the tram reaches its destination
>>
>>2174071
I won't say the invaders weren't sentient, but at least you show control. those things were monsters
>>
>>2174074
You have yet to see my combat form. I do hope that it doesn't come to that
>His eye flashes yellow as the tram pulls into the station
We are here now, we will head to the centre now, it isn't far from the Spire.
>>
>>2174075
Grod:Okay
>Trio leave the tram and follow 0M3GA
>>
>>2174075
Then let’s not delay.
>>
>>2174075
You don't know what i can do, but let's continue yes
>>
>>2174075
>Hears follows, his blade deactivated but never far from hand

>>2174081
this one still do not trust it
>>
>>2174077
>>2174081
>>2174083
>He leads the group out of the station and into the deserted streets, which have been mostly cleaned up of skeletons but not debris

>Several groups of Legionaries and SecuDroids can be seen, patrolling the alleys and roads, the difference between both models being very drastic

The centre is not far from here, so follow me.
>>
>>2174083
Don't worry Hears it'll be fine, if anything happens though could you protect Moanai if something happens to me or i'm fighting
>>
>>2174043
>Carter sits down and watches.
>>2174040
Yeah, a tram.
We are leaving on it. Better hurry and catch it.
>>2174085
>Carter observes the scenery

>Grand buildings still stand, devoid of any life. Avarian designs, sleek and perfected yet now crumbling to dust.

>Carter moves into a building, and looks around. It seems like a showman area, some place to show off tech and sell it.

>He notices a terminal, and attempts to boot it up.
>>
>>2174086
I intend to try and get the non combat members of the party to safety if anything happens, that said that’s dependent upon them being willing or unconscious, perhaps assign her to guard my efforts if she’s reluctant to leave the fight.
>>
>>2174090
She can fight trust me, she's fought me before. Only one save my brother that's made me worry in a fight
>>
Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>2174086
>Hears cackles and looks around for the offending rumar

"She would likely be more acquitted defending this one than the other way around, but if it makes you feel any better feroxian will en devour to keep her safe until you may take up the mantle"

>Hears also casts an eye about for more of these tickets, any stray items that might have been overlooked
>>
>>2174088
>it boots up, but is password protected
>>
>>2174085
"This place....it must have a been a great urban center of the Avarians. Now it feels almost like a mausoleum."
>>2174088
"Find something?"
>>
>>2174094
>>2174090
I thank you two, i will not forget it
>>
>>2174096
It was a thriving hive of the elite and intelligent, a bustling centre of learning and progression. Now, it's a reminder of what once was.
>>
Rolled 26 (1d100)

>>2174097
I’m hoping that it won’t come to that, a fight avoided is a fight you can’t lose.
>He looks around for anything of value.
>>
>>2174099
Narg:But you can still rebuild it, can't you?
>>
>>2174101
True enough. Though i never cower from one
>>
>>2174097
"hmm, Feroxian assumes Oathmake will never let him hear the end of how he was right"

>He smiles despite this and proceeds to consider how he would stop moanai if she didnt want to leave
>>
>>2174099
that's terrible
is there any knowledge to salvage ?
>>
Rolled 62 (1d100)

>The administrator gets off the tram, cracking his back with several loud pops
Nice place. I like the doorways
>The administrator begins looking around
>>
>>2174105
I thought we agree to not speak about that
>Rukaar punches Hear's, not one of fighting but rather a Friendly punch
>>
>>2174094
>Nothing of value is found, just broken furniture

>>2174101
>Some old trinkets are found, neatly stacked on a table

>>2174103
Rebuild it for what. I am not a construct droid, and even if I were, it would only be building for the ghosts.
>>
>>2174104
I’ve no intention of hiding from one just ensuring the best use of resources, at the moment my greatest concern is that we don’t know anything about our environment.
>>
>>2174108
"about that.............He is waiting for us on trojan or he should be in the next day if he is not their already. He requested to observe the others and their customs"

>He gives a pained expression at the situation

"How much damage could he do, do you think?"

>Hears arm is barely rocked by the dig
>>
>>2174099
"A tragedy."
>He says as Markon picks up a broken data slate pondering the wonders it may have held.
>>
>>2174111
Narg:Still, it is pretty, and you could invite other peeps to live here
>>
>>2174115
Oh i hope he doesn't meet Guthank, i'll never hear the end of it. Niether will you i'd guess
>>
>>2174116
The galaxy became a dimmer place as result
>he lifts up a fallen statue and puts it upright again

>>2174117
That would be a grave insult to my masters.
>>
>>2174139
Would they not want their work to live on?
>>
>>2174123
"no, niether will this one"

>meanwhile back on trojan, the discussed older pair are laughing at all the things they can subject Rukkar and Hears to over a stiff drink and a nice meal and a card game
>>
>>2174141
They do, through us.
>>
>>2174139
Narg:I can understand, but still, would they like to see their work in ruins? Even if they are dead, their graveyard could at least
>>
Ok, this is your Invention Centre. Present a ticket to the droid at the door and you should be allowed in. You must pardon me, I will take towards the Spire for a time now.
>he walks off towards the great spire, muttering to himself about something
>>
>>2174139
>He picks up a smaller statue nearby and returns it to its proper base.
"The galaxy is only as dim as we allow it Legate. So long as there are those who'll keep the flame of civilization going the cosmos will remain a bright place."
>>2174177
>Presents ticket to the droid.
"Should be insightful to see this."
>>
>>2174177
>Hears waits for markon to show the ticket, and when the door opens, walk through first
>>
>>2174177
>The administrator slides up to the droid and unfolds his ticket, handing it to the droid
>>
>>2174155
Have you tried to restore their works?
>>
>>2174177
Narg:Okay
>Trio gives the droing their tickets
>>
>>2174095
Hmm.

>Carter tries the numbers Cythres and he had seen.
>>2174096
A terminal, I am trying to patch in.
>>2174177
>Carter's hand twist, and a smaller tendril holding the ticket tightly appears.

Well, let's see.

>Carter shows the droid a ticket, and it scans it before beeping.

"WELCOME ADMINISTRATOR JANUS, YOUR LUCK PRECEDES YOU. ENJOY THE SHOW"
>>
>>2174192
>>2174187
>>2174186
>>2174185
>The droid scans the tickets

"IT SEEMS WE HAVE QUITE THE GROUP HERE"

"ALL OF YOU MAY ENTER THROUGH HERE"

>It points at the trio

"SCIENTIST RESHEN, WELCOME BACK. IS YOUR PRESENTATION READY?"
>>
Rolled 79 (1d100)

>>2174211
>The administrator folds his ticket back into his jacket, and immediately begins looking around for high tech things to reverse engineer
>>
>>2174211
Rukaar and Moanai enter the Room
>>
>>2174211
"Anyone have some idea of what we'll find inside?"
>>
>The centre is spacious, with many wonderful devices on racks, tables or stands, a few behind glass
>One table has a pair of boots on it, that can stick to any surface
>Another bears a suit with rocket thrusters built in

Wonderful, simply wonderful.
>>
>>2174239
>Hears immediately searches for anything that looks like a sword or has the words "power source" in its name or description that he can read
>>
Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>2174239
>Trio looks around the room to find anything that can fly or teleport them
>>
>>2174247
>Taxla inspects a gauntlet lying in a table, and picks it up
Seems to be some sort of shock gauntlet, I'm not entirely sure what use this would have though.
>He looks at the the ribbon beside it, its colour being a dark brown, showing a poor score from judges
Guess some judges thought the same thing.
>>
>>2174257
ooc we don't need to roll here, just go looking for it and you will find it
>>
>>2174261
"intresting, may this one have it?"

>he picks up the gauntlet, and after equipping it to his arm in an awkward manner, activates it

"this is rather strong, but Feroxian doubts the makers were very melee minded"

"your thoughts on it?"
>>
>>2174280
It's yours, it comes a little impractical to me, in all honesty. I guess someone built this out of boredom perhaps.
>>
>>2174239
>Jezebel looks for records on the ringworld, information on its construction and the like.
>>
>>2174274
Aight
>Trio pick up some jetpacks, at least they think those are jetpacks
Grod:Neat
>>
Rolled 59 (1d100)

>Jammis checks for cleanliness and working technology.
>>
>>2174239
>The Voidwatch soldiers begin searching through the shelves before finding some kind watch looking device though for some reason it does not seem to tell time.
Wonder what this does
>The soldier identified earlier as Jenkins hits one of the buttons on the side after putting on the watch before suddenly disappearing!
JENKIN?! Jenkins where are you?

Sir i'm right in front of you.

What how?
>Almost immediately after the soldier reappears his hand on the watch still.

Seems this things a cloaking device sir.
>>
>>2174287
This place seems more like a contest place, rather then where instructions would be found. Perhaps that spire that was talked about would have it?

>>2174288
You should that the rocket suits, perhaps they can reversed to fit your sizes?

>>2174292
Remarkable. Not even the Ene have such advanced cloaking.
>>
>Moanai looks around the room, she stumbles upon what seems to be a pistol, or at least for a Rumar it would be it's maker's seem to have made for a close combat battle rifle.
"this...i can use this"
>>
>>2174300
"The Avarians were something else weren't they Baron."
"Tell me Taxla did you hear of my discussion with carter about an archive located here?"
>>
>Hears also spots a small box of items, loose scraps of paper and refuse metal and among those miscellaneous odds and ends a knife with other parts of tools sticking out of its body.

>Rather unique to this knife is the fact it shimmers and when hears hurled the knife after it stuck to his fur, it rippled and flew back at him, taking part of his ear as a punishment


"OWW, WHO IN THE NAME OF THE ALLMOTHER MAKES A RETURNING KNIFE"

>he presses his hand to the wound and hisses at the blade, and on second thought pockets it
>>
>The administrator wanders into an automotive section. Sitting in a strange looking car, he starts the ignition. The car immediately levitates several feet into the air, making no noise whatsoever.
This is decades above our hover tech...
>He taps away on his PDA, sending several notes
>>
>>2174312
HAHAHAHA
>As rukaar laughs he hefts what seems to be a hammer, as he swings it it forms a well of energy around it
oh i like this
>>
>>2174309
I've met them, it's hard to believe they are the same people. As for you conversation with him, I can't say I have, but any archives should be located in that spire the Legate spoke of.

>>2174312
Very impressive, quite a feat of physics and engineering.
>>
>Carter takes several interesting items, like a acid rifle and a echo knife, and stores it in his body
These might be useful
>>
>>2174300
When can we expect your Avarian friend to be available? It would be useful if we could be acknowledged as a reclamation effort.
>He comms the inside group.
Any chance of you opening the doors? I imagine they have less security keeping you in than they have keeping us out.
>>
>>2174318
>scowling, he hurls the knife at rukkar...........and promptly grips his other ear as the knife returns once more

OWWWWWWWWW

>grabbing the closest thing to hand that doesnt look lethal he hurls it at rukkar.........a series of small orbs that pulse and......... send Hears who was 2 feet within their range into a backflip from the repulse

"cursed machines"

>he does pocket some "miniture reactors" probably strong and about the size of a thumb and stuffs all his ill taken items into a bag the size of a wallet..............how does this shit even work?
>>
>The administrator parks the hovercar, pocketing the keys, before glancing over the the weapons booth
Oh. Oh my
>He walks into the closed off area
>>
>>2174300
Garry:Nah, were good.
>Garry removnes the jetpacks from the suits completly
>Meanwhile Grod picks up an invisibility cloak
>>
>>2174321
"What my people are looking for is part of the whole reason the Dominion is down here. Its called the Infinite Archive."
>>
>>2174300
>Jezebel instead looks for a fantastical device.
>something to replace her old sword
>>
>>2174334
I'm not sure yet, I'm surprised he hasn't called yet, he said when he was free he would.

>>2174340
Mayhaps the archive could have information on it?
>>
>Taking one last look around, he spots a reactor nearly the size of a mediam sized house.

"Hmm, this is interesting"

>While he can not move it himself,he notes it down for later

"Anyone have anyidea how to get that out of here?"

>He points to the generator
>>
>>2174335
>Rukaar straps a device to his arm, from it a shield of energy appears
Go on throw it
>>
Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>2174300
>lobsters search of a prethoryn compatible FTL technology
>>
>A legionnaire marches into the Centre, its rifle dangling in one hand as it scans the room, taking in the aliens looting valuable pieces of technology
>A voice speaks from the droid, a familiar one of 0M3GA

So, you merely are looters, who have no interest in anything beyond furthering your own agendas. Very well then.
All Legionnaires and SecurDroids, attack the intruders. No survivors.
>>
>>2174355
>Narg finds a void bomber
Narg:Maybe we can strap it on this thing
>>
>>2174358
>Drawing back his hand he hurls the knife, it clicks as it sticks in the energy shield, before returning

"Interesting"

>Flicking the handle around, a hammer pops out of the body of the handle, the knife disappearing inside

"Great"
>>
>>2174355
>Jammis begins assessing where the device is attached to anything else and try’s to calculate its weight.
Hmm
>>
>>2174366
Could you only kill them? I haven’t picked anything up so far.
It would be grand if you left me to browse.
>>
Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>2174366
>Hears draws his bow and fires at the bot

"This one is sorry, but we can not let you do that"

[attack roll]

"RUKKAR ASSISTANCE"
>>
>>2174366
Garry:Looters? We were just looking at this stuff and all that...well we also touched it
>>
>>2174351
"Your the expert on the Avarains so if its here you'll be able to find where it is."
>>2174366
"Wait! Legate please we were just inspecting the inventions we found. We wouldn't take anything if you didn't want us to."
>>
>>2174366
Objection, I’m merely answering a question, that isn’t looting just a mental exercise. You can’t blame us all for one misunderstanding!
>>
Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>2174372
>>2174375
>>2174376
There will be no mercy for those in league with the Tide. Slaughter them all.

>>2174374
>the shot lands and buries in the shoulder of the legionnaire, but not a kill shit, it aims its rifle and return fire
>>
>>2174366
>Rukaar turns on the shield and points it at the door
Behind me! All of you!
>>
Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>2174383
Garry:Do we look like tide?
>Grod shoots an arrow at the legionnaires while Fluffington leaps at the other one
>>
>>2174383
Very well.
>she snaps her fingers, rendering herself invisible, and everyone else completely blind
>>
Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>2174383
>the fire is well aimed, but nothing lethal as it scores along his arm

>Hears leaps towards Rukkar and aims over his Shield before firing again

"This one is sorry"
>>
>>2174383
> The lobster move in perfect coordination each taking a leg and attempting to crush it with their powerful claws
>>
Rolled 8, 50 = 58 (2d100)

>>2174383
Markon throws up a Psionic barrier to defend against the Legionnaires attacks
the other three men in his squad lob grenades at the Avarians.
>>
Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>2174383
You are equipment that has not received its intended maintenance, please re-examine this decision.
He and his security team open fire.
>>
>>2174388
>A legionnaire is hit, going down as ankle ris mauled by Fluffington

>>2174393
>The second arrow hits home and kills the shooter
>>
Rolled 30, 73 + 1 = 104 (2d100 + 1)

>>2174397
>forgot to roll
>>
>>2174390
>>2174383
>Everyone except Rukaar and Moanai, who see fine. Rukaar charges forward at a legionary as moanai fires at them
>>
Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>2174403
>Narg eats a head off of some kind of fluoriscent worms and tries to telekinetically throw them at the wall
>>
Rolled 7, 6 = 13 (2d20)

>>2174407
>Forgot to roll
>>
Rolled 57, 38 = 95 (2d100)

>>2174400
>the first grenade is kicked away fast, the other goes off but on takes a leg of the legionnaire closest to it
>They open fire

>>2174402
>The round patter harmlessly off them as they return fire at the interlopers

>>2174404
>the combined assault takes down the legionnaire
ooc the first roll is for markon, second is for jammis
>>
Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>2174407

>Hears moves with the rumarians, his blade in one hand and the gauntlet on the other crackling with energy

[attacks are d100, just clarifying[

"FOR FEROX"

>laughing like a mad man, he leaps at the nearest opponent alongside the rumar
>>
Rolled 20 (1d100)

>>2174416
>Jezebel silently approaches from the shadows, stabbing one of the droids in the neck
>>
Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>2174411
>the legionnaire is dirtied by the worms, nothing more and take aim at the offender

>>2174420
>>2174413
>The assault kills three legionaries, leaving only a couple left
>>
Rolled 66 (1d100)

>The administrator returns from the weapons booth, holding a horrendous looking rifle with a brown ribbon wrapped around it
>He takes aim and fires
>>
Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>2174416
>They run for cover then switch to assault laser rifles and empty the a dozen bursts into the legionnaires
>>
Rolled 53, 36 = 89 (2d100)

>>2174416
>Grod shoots an explosive arrow at the robots while Narg tries to throw them away with magic(psionics)
>>
Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>2174424
>the jab is mostly harmless, and the droid turns and swings it's rifle at the revealed attacker
>>
Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>2174416
>Rukaar recovers from his miss then spins with the attack at the legionary
>>
Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>2174427
>Swiping a dead legionary away from him, he leaps towards the remainder

"IF YOU SURRENDER NOW, WE WILL LET YOU LIVE"

>he attacks again, the bag he claimed strapped to his hip
>>
Rolled 84 (1d100)

>>2174416
>Continues to fire.
>>
Rolled 20 (1d100)

>>2174433
>the rifle batters her armour, causing great pain and breaking a rib
>she puts her hand on its face and fires crimson energy into it repeatedly
>>
>>2174443
>Rukaar marches over to Jezebel and rips the legionary away from her, then covers her with his shield
>>
Rolled 57, 77, 41, 37, 29 = 241 (5d100)

>>2174441
[Forgot to roll for my bodyguards]
>>
Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>2174434
>it's beheaded, but is still working somewhat

>>2174432
>the double attack manages to blow the droid away, killing it, leaving only two left

>>2174430
>the salvo kills the second last one, leaving one left

>>2174440
He misses the one Jezebel is grappling with

>>2174441
>It finishes off one of the remaining droids

>>2174443
>it's ineffective, with the droid taking aim from the hip and firing
>>
Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>2174460
>Rukaar makes sure Jezebel isn't dying as Moanai fires at the last legionary
>>
Rolled 94, 35 = 129 (2d100)

>>2174460
>Fluffington leaps at the droid attacking Jezebel while Narg eats...let's say cheerios and casts lightning at the other droid
>>
Rolled 67, 70, 13, 22, 41, 82 = 295 (6d100)

>>2174460
Any ideas on how to end this faster?
>They continue firing.
>>
>>2174469
>>2174470
>The attack annihilates the droid entirely, sparing any finishing attack it was about to preform on Jezebel
>>
>>2174477
>Grod looks at 0M3GA
Grod:What now?
>He aims at him with his bow
>>
>>2174487
Everyone stays behind me and fires, there will be more
>>
>>2174460
>the rounds tear through her armour, riddling it with high damage shells
>the sound of breaking bones is heard, as a spray of blood erupts from her chest.
>luckily the worst of the damage is deflected

BRAIN-CHILD OF AN OVERWEIGHT GROUND DWELLING AMEBOID WHORE!
>>
We have to move now, we have to reach the spire and take down the Legate, or else will we be overrun by the attack.
>>
Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>2174499
Narg:Okay...
>Narg stands behind Rukaar and drinks some weird vial with purple liquid
>He tries to create an energy barrier
>>
>>2174477
>>2174499
>Swaps out new Laz mag.
Fine by me Lord Rukaar.
>>2174505
Got it, Lets move.
>>
Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>2174499
I’m going to see if I can access their network, there were some references in my magazine that Implied this is possible.
>>
>>2174505
Narg:Okay...
>Narg leaves his very weak shield that can only deflect a pellet and runs upstairs
>Grod picks up the jetpack and flies there
>So does Garry
>Fluffington just runs
>>
>>2174505
"Agreed"

>Hears looks towards the door and smiles, his blade singing

"Well Rukkar, lets make good on that bet"

>He exits the door with his blade drawn looking for more targets

"Everyone stay behind rukkar or me or voidwatch. pick them off as you can but do not stop moving"
>>
>Taxla opens the door, noting the streets are quiet, but the sounds of approaching droids isn't far off, the party needs to move fast to reach the spire, which is thankfully close, Carter and me on point, Rukaar take up the centre and help Jezebel, Markon cover the rear, the rest fill out where necessary.
>>
>>2174505
>she quickly glances again around the Invention chamber at anything that can help her current situation
>>
>Hears makes off at a run ahead of the others, making sure he is within sight of the group he makes for the spire, whooping and laughing to try and draw out any would be ambushers
>>
>The administrator follows with his brown-ribboned rifle, lugging his briefcase that seems to be much heavier than before
>>
>The streets are full of them, but they aren't near the party to see them, they seem to be advancing towards the centre
>The spire comes into sight, the imposing structure with great stairs leading to a open door
>>
>>2174540
FUCKING IDIOT DOG
>rukaar jogs after him, still covering a everyone he can with his shield, moanai stays close behind him
>>
>>2174544
>Hears is already running up the stairs and at the top draws his plasma cross bow to cove rthe others approach

>>2174546
"STAY WITH THEM YOU FUCKING MORON, ILL BE FINE UNTIL YOU GET HERE"
>>
>As the party reaches the steps, a huge beam hits it, blowing apart chunks of
>The offender is far away, a huge Manu droid, smoke coming from its huge siege gun on its shoulder
Everybody get inside now!
>>
Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>2174560
>Hears aims and opens fire, attempting to get its attention away from the others

"COME AND FIRE AT ME METAL ONE"

>Hears slowly follows the party, but not before the last person has passed
>>
>>2174560
>Trio run inside
Narg:What now?
>>
>>2174560
>Rukaar throws Moanai into the door, she gracefully lands and goes inside, Rukaar turns around and covers everyone as he backs into the spire
RUN, GET INSIDE
>>
>>2174560
>having basically no choice, she stumbles inside, still bleeding.
>>
>>2174568
>The shot flies a incredible distance and hits it straight in the head
>It serves as a distraction, preventing it from firing immediately after
Great shot, not inside now.

>>2174575
Manu droid, walking siege guns, now move!
>>
>>2174598
Narg:Okay okay
>Trio contnue running
>>2174588
>Fluffington grabs her leg with his jaw and starts running to the direction of the exit
>>
>>2174598
>Hears doesnt need to be told twice and full on sprints inside, jsut shy of flight

"This one LOVES THIS PLACE"

>standing he brings the gun up to look around the inside
>>
>The administrator hefts the briefcase up the stair ruins and into the building
>>
>The room is huge, this must be the main room, with numerous chairs, desks and all other items strewn about neatly, elevators that go up the entries structure lie at the furthest end

>The door slams shut behind them

Be ready, the Legate is in here.
>>
Rolled 25 (1d100)

>>2174604
>she bashes the massive beast on the nose, it having just inexplicably dragged her to the floor and attack her leg
>>
>>2174588
Jezebel? How long can you last with those wounds
>>2174616
I will deal with OM3GA, I'm the only one that can
>>
>>2174616
"Moanai. if you plan on being useful get the injured and the prey and put them somewhere out of harms way"

"Rival markon, you and your void watch make a perimeter around the others, do not get bunched up"

>Hears draws back his head and roars into the room

"OH OMEGA, COME TO THIS ONE AND DIE"

>He looks at rukkar and gestures to the center of the room while Hears retreats to the edges waiting for a shot

>>2174628
"Good hunting"
>>
>>2174627
>She's too bled out for fluffington to feel anything more than a slight boop
>>2174616
>He stops there and let's go of her leg
Narg:Okay...
>Narg drinks some yellow potion
>>
>The world turns silent, unnaturally so, until it's broken by heavy steps from behind a door

>The door opens, ur the Legate dose not look the same, instead he had a connie in his shoulder, beam weapons from his worst, and from his mechanical hands sprout talons of immense length, his face having taken on a terrible visage, his combat form in full display

Very well, you seek to kill me and take the Beacon, and unleash the tide? You won't even glimpse it, servants of shadows

>It's eyes glow bright red, the damaged part of his face giving him a demonic look
>>
Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>2174638
>Grod shoots at his with an acidic arrow
>>
Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>2174638
>The administrator peeks over a reception desk and fires at the robot with the ugly rifle
We're just sightseeing!
>>
Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>2174638
"you have really let yourself go"

>He fires from the back of the room at the things head and weapon
>>
Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>2174628
Long enough. They hit nine of my vital organs but my heart is still beating.
>>2174638
I command you to die, automata.
>she raises both hands, firing a powerful psionic lance into the chest of the legate
>>
>>2174638
EVERYONE GET OUT. FIND A WAY TO SHUT HIM OFF
...until then
>Rukaar activates both is gravity hammer and shield
OM3GA! Your mine!
>>
>>2174638
We don’t want to disable you, your actions necessitate that we do we do so to survive.
>>
Rolled 96 (1d100)

>>2174645
>>2174649
>>2174650
>The salvo is potent, with the arrow doing some damage to his frame, but he scoffs at it
Barbaric fools, taste this.
>He aims his beam cannon at the group
>>
Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>2174650
>While she's laing on the ground Narg puts a bottle in her mouth forcing her to drink a very bitter drink
Narg:Okay, this should help...
>Her wounded areas go numb
Narg:Would you like some sugar?
>Roll to how many wounds it actually heals
>>
Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>2174658
[forgot dice]
>>
Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>2174659
>Rukaar roars as absorbs what he can
>>
Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>2174638
>One soldier pulls out a bazooka aiming to end a rocket right at 0M3GA's head.
>>
Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>2174659
>the hit is remorseless and flings Hears into the wall, gravely injured

"By the all mother........that was........ un pleasant"

>Whimpering Hears forces his arm back into place and begins crawling towards the others, then hobbling before it turns into a propper run

>>2174665
"FINISH IT QUICKLY YOU FOOL, OTHERWISE ITS GOING TO KEEP HITTING US, NOW ATTACK WHILE ITS DISTRACTED"

>he hurls one of those repulsion grenades at the legionary as he makes his way to the others
>>
Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>2174663
>>2174668
>The blows while aimed well do no damage, seeming to piss it off more

>>2174665
Tough one eh? This should be entertaining
>He charges, talons out, at Rukaar
>>
Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>2174660
GET THE FUCK OFF OF ME YOU PATHETIC WHELPS!

>she sweeps an arm at them, just as a beam cannon erupts at the group.
>she keeps her head down, trying to avoid the worst of the salvo as she feels her robes catching fire and her skin melting
>>
>>2174659
>The administrator is hit by the beam, flying into a pile of filing cabinets.
>There is no noise, except a wheeze as all air is forced from his lungs
>I'm- [cough cough] I'm ok
>He gives a thumbs up
>The thumb is bent at an unnatural angle
>>
Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>2174672
YES. FIGHT ME
>he charges and swings the hammer in a overhead swing
>>
Rolled 25 (1d100)

>Carter attempts to fire at it with his fleshgun.
>>
Rolled 96 (1d100)

>>2174659
>Trio gets thrown across the room
>Narg sips a potion
Narg:Okay....this should numb it
>Narg gives it to Grod, Garry and Fluffy
>And Grod throws a knife at him
>>2174676
>Narg slowly walks up to him and gives a bitter, numbing potion
>>
>>2174670
>>>2174672
>The grenade helps to throw his strike off balance, resulting in a complete miss

>Carter hears a buzzing from his vid system, a link request from New Yss, and he looks up to see a huge broadcast screen, he runs off to find its office, telling to others to survive as he formulated a plan
>>
>>2174687
>>2174684
>He completely misses.
>Carter grabs Jezebel and Jammis and drags them into a hallway

We got to get to this office. Only way to stop us from becoming paste.
>>
Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>2174682
>>2174686
>the knife his a exposed circuit, causing a lapse in concentration, and allowing Rukaar to land a strike home, knocking him back

Very nice, now try this
>he fires his wrist beam at rukaar
>>
Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>2174691
Garry:I'm coming with you
>>2174693
>Grod picks up his bow and shoots arrow at him
>>
Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>2174693
>Re aiming Hears stops to fire the Crossbow

"OI UGLY, YOU LEAVE THIS ONES FRIEND OUT OF YOUR PASTE RAY. HE HAS A GIRL TO MARRY AND FEROXIAN ISNT GOING TO LET YOU FUCK IT UP"
>>
>>2174686
>The administrator coughs violently, then stands back up, popping the thumb back with a sickening crack
By the vats, that was horrendous.
>He spies Carter heading towards the head office
Come on, we should help them.
>>
Rolled 98 (1d100)

>>2174693
>Rukaar blocks the attack, then return it with a slam from his hammer's pommel
>Rukaar laughs like a mad man
>>
Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>2174700
>He turns, ignoring the shot and fires his other beam at Hears
>>
Rolled 49 (1d100)

>>2174701
Narg:Yes, I'm thinking about adding some sugar or sweets
>Narg and Garry follow Carter while Grod stays there to help Rukaar and Hears
>>2174708
>Grod shoots an arrow filled with plasma at the robot
>>
Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>2174708
>Hears ducks, the beam slicing over his head before he is up and moving again, from cover to cover firing pot shots

"THIS IS THE THRILL OF THE HUNT"
>>
>>2174700
SHE'S NOT MY MATE DAMN IT AND IM DOING FINE. SHUT HIM OFF ALREADY
>>
Rolled 41, 89, 53 = 183 (3d100)

>>2174705
>the blow is precise, almost perfect, and hits him straight in his eye, smashing it to pieces, he's flung back from it,

Perfect, simply perfect.
>His remaining eye glows impossibly red, and he fires all three ranged weapons at Rukaar in a fit of rage
>>
>>2174714
Grod:Okay
>>2174711
Grod:Hears, shush
>>
>>2174701
>>2174696
>Carter and co enter the office, where two Avardroids lie in wait. They are armed with Avardroid laser rifles

>Carter charges one

>Rollin to grapple.
>>
Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>2174721
>Jezebel aims up at one with the avarian pistol she found earlier, going for the head
>>
Rolled 97 (1d100)

>>2174721
fuk no dice
>>
Rolled 93, 22 = 115 (2d100)

>>2174721
>Fluffington jumps at one of the droids while Narg throws some acid at another
>>
Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>2174716
YOU FACE THE LORD OF THE RUMAR
>the blows blast his shield apart and wound him but he swings the hammer in an uppercut motion
>>
>>2174726
>Carter jumps onto the droid, as it runs frantically.

>His helmet's jaw opens impossibly wide, and he shrieks animalistically.

>In a flash, he chomps the droid's head off.
>>
Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>2174731
>spotting rukakrs prediciment, he hurls another repulsion grenade

"HAHAHAHA"
>>
Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>2174733
By the vats, what the actual fuck
>The administrator quickly tries to distract himself by looking for something useful in the office
>>
>>2174727
>>2174725
>The acid misses, hitting the now headless Avardroid chassis.

>The other is shot in the head by Jezebel, before being mauled by the Emperor himself.
>>
Rolled 38, 97 = 135 (2d100)

>>2174711
>The strike is strong and stumbles him, tearing into his leg, forcing him down, but he swipes with his claw in return

>>2174731
>The strike misses entirely, and and he swings with his other claw in a counter attack

>first roll for Hears, second for Rukaar
>>
Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>2174740
>Grod shoots another plasma tipped arrow at him
>>
Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>2174740
>Hears retreats, goading at the machine

"Come on then you filthy rust bucket"

>he hurls his new knife at the robot as he backs off, never taking his eyes from the legates even as a arm ineffectually swipes infront of him
>>
Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>2174740
>The Dominion troops try to distract the Legate with laser fire to give Rukaar an opening.
>>
>>2174736
>Carter looks him, as he chews slightly before spitting out the mainframe chip.

What?
>>
Rolled 18 (1d100)

>>2174716
>He takes a snap shot with his pistol aiming to cripple the machine
Lets see if I can help too.
>>
>>2174754
>The administrator picks up the chip, tucking it into his vest pocket
Don't do that again. Please
>>
Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>2174754
>Garry looks around to find anything that can be used against 0M3GA
>>
>>2174756
>Carter looks at him
Give that to Cythres, I am gonna try something to save those outside from being crushed into pulp.

>Carter attempts to enter the terminal with Cythres' code.
>>
Rolled 6 (1d100)

>>2174740
>Rukaar gets slammed in his gut, he throws up purple blood
>>2174753
STOP FIRING YOU'LL KILL HIM
>Rukaar moves to break OM3GA's Claws with his hammer
>>
Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>2174751
>the knife explodes on contact, turns out whoever made was a cheap bastard on materials, and he turns to return fire with his cannon

>>2174749
>the arrow meearly bounces away harmlessly

>>2174753
>the lasers are distracting but not enough to help rukaar as he's hit by the full force of the legates claw

>>2174755
>the shots are ineffectual
>>
Rolled 55 (1d100)

>>2174764
RUKAAR GET DOWN!!!
>He primes an anti tank grenade ripping the pin out with his teeth and throwing it at the machine
>>
>>2174763
>the hammer fails to make a impact, not even denting his claw and he relies his other claw to strike
>>
Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>2174764
Grod:You don't want to kill him? I have chain and a net if that'll help
>Grod shoots an arrow at it's knee
>>
Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>2174764
>a shadow forms, one of psionic power.
>it swipes at the droid with its formless claws as Jezebel’s bleeding slows
>>
Rolled 84 (1d100)

>>2174761
Uh huh
>He takes the chip out of his pocket, wipes it on his trouser leg, takes a quick photo of both sides, then puts it back in the pocket
>He turns back to the office desk and continues rooting around
>>
Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>2174770
>forgot to roll
>>
Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>2174779
>Hears is incenced by the loss of his knife and opens fire yet again, aiming for the leg and arm joints
>>
Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>2174764
>Rukaar groats as blood drips from him, he drops his hammer
Seems I can't fight you head on
>His active camo device activates, rending him invisible save from a shimmer of movement, he attacks OM3GA with his clawed gaunlets
>>
>>2174779
>the blow is might, the blades catching him across the chest and sending him flying arcs the room

I win, you were the greatest warrior I have ever fought. Die in peace.
>He raises his claws to finish him off
>>
>>2174797
>Upon the View screen, an Avarian with a lab coat appears.

>It looks at the scene in shock.
>>
>>2174797
>Grod takes an aim at his claw
>>
Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>2174797
>>2174796
>He aims with his pistol at it's head trying to distract it for Rukaar to escape
>>
Rolled 94, 75 + 1 = 170 (2d100 + 1)

>>2174797
>lobsters attack the legs
>1 takes the left
>13 takes the right
>>
Rolled 12, 10, 25, 1, 17 = 65 (5d100)

>>2174797
>As OM3GA prepares his swing several shots begin slamming into him, from the Avarians rifle and other weapons. Moanai is standing about 20ft away as she is firing every gun she has. All 42 of her 3 barrelled pistols
>>
What, a, a Master??
>He drops down to his knees, his clawing receding, and his weapons locking up
How can this be?
>>
>>2174816
>Narg and Garry are watching the TV
Narg: Should we help Rukaar?
Garry:Wait, what is he doing?
>>
>>2174822
>He reaches out to the screen, looking at the Avarian
This cannot be, how? How were they not destroyed during the Tide?
>>
>>2174822
>The administrator speaks from under a desk, occasionally tossing random debris from under it
What's happening? The fighting stopped?
>>
>>2174825
Garry:I told you they were alive...
>>
>>2174829
Narg:I think so...has the bleeding stopped? Effects of the potion are only temporary
>>
>>2174835
I think it has
>Rustling of paper can be heard, before an empty folder is tossed from under the desk
My fingers all work still at least
>>
>>2174835
>Jezebel gets to her feet, dazed
Where are we right now green torture goblin?
>>
>>2174831
>He looks around at the annihilation he has caused, then at the others around him
What have I done? I am no guardian, I am a fool dwelling in the ruins of the past, when I should have gone searching for them.
>>
>>2174797
>Hears is currently on the ground, adrenaline wearing off and his injuries taking their toll

"By the all mother this is going to be a bad trip home"

>Crawling towards the rumarian pair, he gorans as his arms give out, and claws his way to up to a standing position

>>2174845
"You hit like a star sail you ugly fool, and didnt one of us tell you they yet live?"

>he gorans
>>
>>2174845
Garry:Eh, what happened happened, you can still fix this...by healing Rukaar for example...and getting us gifts!
>>2174844
Narg:In computer room, and my name is Narg
>>2174841
Narg:Good
>>
>>2174850
>Narg runs dowstairs with a numbing potion and places it infront of him
Narg:This should help you a bit, doesn't taste good though
>>
>>2174852
Is this the spire? Are we in the spire?
>she goes over to one of the computers, trying to access it
>>
>>2174844
>Carter takes out some med gel, and a red bottle

Here. Just apply the gel and dab this on it, should help.

I am glad I brought you two in here, that thing was gonna kill us all.
>>
>>2174850
>>2174852
>He ignores them all, staring at the Avarian doctor
Where is he? Are there more?
>>
>Rukaar falls over as moanai runs to him, a pool of blood forms around him
>>
>>2174857
"Oh sweet all mother"

>He downs the potion before desolving into a coughing fit

"What was in that? bisox shit? my mouth fels like its on fire"

>>2174864
thousands
>>
>>2174861
I’m fine...
Just...
I need to get something out of this trip.

The main database of this place.
Where is it?
I heard something about a spire?
>>
>>2174860
Garry:Yep, we are here...how are ya feeling?
>>2174864
Grod:Yes, I think...YO TAXLA, WHERE DO AVARIANS LIVE NOW!?
>>2174868
Narg:Uhhh...well there's some compost, slime of the grimbligian slug, few petals of flovi flower, water, spices, and some salt...oh also alcohol. Do you feel better?
>>
>>2174869
>The administrator drags himself from under the desk, papers crammed into all pockets
We're in it, and all we're done is turned on a TV and found papers nobody here can read
>>
>>2174868
>>2174873
On Heavens View and Starlight, twho small ringworlds in Dukedom space. There are several million Avarians alive at the moment.
>>
>>2174869
Give me a moment.

>Carter runs over to Moanai, and stops a few feet away.

>>2174865
>He tosses some medgel

Use this. Direct application should work, but it is a temporary solution. We need a medical evac.
>>
>>2174873
"other than my taste buds yes, thank you. now lets save that fucking fool rukkar"

>forcing himself to his feet, he limps over to rukkar

>>2174865
"Moanai, do you know any healing arts"
>>
>>2174865
>Grod runs up to him with bandages
>He begins to bandage his biggest wounds
>>
>>2174881
>Moanai pulls off the bits of remaining armour as well as applying the gel to any cuts not under the armour
>>
>>2174881
>Taking the Medgel he passes some to the trio

>>2174887
"Medgel first, then bandage"

>he wipes some of rukkars spit on the wounds, the acid hissing slightly
>>
>has given up on the tram station
>after throwing a few rocks at the waiting time sign decides to go find an avardroid to dismantle as the weird voice said that they were the only medium with the recording left
>>
>>2174895
>Trio takes some medgel, not entierly sure what it is
Grod:What's that?
>Grod bandages his wounds
Grod:Okay...he should live
>Narg runs up with a potion
Narg:Okay, take this, it should numb the pain
>>
>>2174881
>Jezebel walks up to one of the computers, accessing the network.
>she begins to compile everything she can about the ringworld
>>
>>2174897
>Carter voxes Cythres

Hey, you there? I managed to get that mainframe you wanted. Plus a snack.

Ask Jamm for it.
>>
>>2174907
"Fuck, feroxain is not a healer, Speak you damn stubborn Rumar"

"It is a healing agent"
>>
>Taxla begins speaking with 0M3GA about the Avarians
"I must go there, I must meet with them. It's been far too long."
>>
>>2174908
>Carter walks up to her

You said you needed something,yes ?
>>
>>2174876
Garry:Yep, maybe, I think Taxla can read them
>>
>The administrator grabs his briefcase and drags it back under the desk with him, making a loud thud
>Sparking noises can be heard from under the desk
>>
>>2174915
Information on this damn place.

I found absolutely nothing in that pathetic invention room, so I’m trying to find out about this instead.
>>
>>2174921
Garry:Uhhh, what are you doing?
>Garry says as he puts one of the monitors in his curiosity cart
>>
>>2174912
>As moanai applys the gel to the cuts on rukaar's chest with her free hand she points a pistol at hears
"Shut up, help or fuck off mutt"
>>
>>2174910
Awesome bring me a copy and I'm definitely claiming that snack when we are evacuated
At the moment I'm trying to find out what exactly the "Tide" was you have any information on that?
>finds one of the droids 0M3GA was talking through and remembering what it said when Cythres was bullshiting about turning the avardroids off flips the manual off switch
>>
>>2174926
Just a little wiring work
>He stick his head from under the desk
Pass me that soldering iron please
>>
>>2174927
"How am is this one supposed to help, tell me what to do then"

>Hears growls and stands up, and steps back
>>
>>2174928
About the snack. I sorta ate it.
>>2174924
Well, do your people value speed in their ships?

>Carter walks towards the elevator.
>>
>>2174930
Garry:Eh sure
>He passes the soldering iron
>>2174927
>Grod gives leftover bandages to Moanai
Grod:These are the last ones I have
>>
>>2174936
You are definitely paying me back at some point
>carries the avardroid back to the ship
>>
>>2174942
I have the chip, but the snack was how I got it.

Plus, the Avardroid was tasty.
>>
>>2174936
Yes, that’s why we build them as fast as we do.
>>
>>2174934
I don't fucking know just help him damn it!
>Meanwhile the wounds across Rukaar close, even the untreated ones. Soon he stops bleeding
>>
>>2174939
>More noises can be heard, before the sound of a briefcase being slammed shut.
>Jamm rolls put from under the desk, dropping the iron back into Garry's cart
Thanks
>>
>>2174952
Grod:Okay then...what now?
>>
>>2174952
"I think hes healing. We should probably put some medisalv on the wounded areas to help out with the regeneration."
>>
>>2174952
"FINE"

>he snaps at the rumar and thinks

"He has stopped bleeding and his wounds are clean, take any spare bandages and soak them in what alcohol we have left, and stuff them in the wounds, leave some air to breath"

>Hears yells for carter

"WE NEED TO BE GONE NOW, GET US TO TROJAN OR RU"

>Looking back at moanai he points to the stemmed bleeding

"How can he do that and who on ru would be able to help him?"
>>
Rolled 2 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>2174948
Wait your saying I just dragged this hunk of metal back to the ship for nothing?!? Yu have a chip there?!? Eh lets call that backup plan
>interfaces with avardroid
>>
>>2174950
Well then, I managed to get a strange thruster in the Invention room

>He takes it out and places it on the desk.

You may have it, I have no use for it.
Though I must go up that spire. I need to know what caused all this

>He gestures to the Ringworld, its ruins visible among an orange sky.


I am going to investigate. Make sure that OM3GA does not leave anyone's sight.

>Carter enters the elevator.
>>
>>2174967
m-mother Karvak could help, but that's on Ru
>>
>>2174973
We'll keep an eye on the Legate. What should we do about Rukaar, Get him back to his home-world or try to get him medical attention at the fleet in order?
>>
>>2174973
>she enters alongside him
I’m not letting you have all the fun.
This part might have less murder robots.

Besides, that’s where taxla said the records were.
>>
>>2174977
Grod:Is that your mom? Also we should get him to the shuttle, anybody willing to help me carry him?
>>
>>2174977
"Then thats where we go, get ready to move him"

>Hears yells for markon or any nearby void watch trooper

"FIND ME A TRANSPORT FOR RUKKAR AND SET COURSE FOR RU OR SO HELP ME ALL MOTHER IM GOING TO KILL SOMETHING"
>>
>>2174973
>He follows into the elevator, lugging the heavy briefcase behind him
>>
>The chamber is vast, but dark, very dark, with corpses or avardroids littered around

>In the centre is a pedestal, with a cube on it, it's surface covered in intricate designs and markings
>>
d̍̾͋̓͗̓̚o ͦ͂ͨ̊͗a̶̽ͧͪ̒ľ͋ͬ̈͢l͂́͂̄͋ ̧̐̐̉a̶̋̍̆̒ͪ͛̊dͯͮ̄v̂̓̑̏̽e̓ͩ̌͐́̉n̐ͨ̈́ͪ́t͢ȕ̀̾͂ͮ̉͜rͭͣͫͦ͟e͌̋̉͛̊̄sͫ͐̈́ͭͮ͞ ̓͞tͨú̈́̊͋ͫr̸̃̓n͋ ̍ͧ̉́͐͑͜ȋ́n̓ͣt̷ͯͬͯ̽oͧ͟ ̉͗͊ͦͧ͠lͭͮ̄̑̔ͨ͘ì̑̔ͭ͜f̡̓̈́̿ͮe̓ͤͫ̑ͯͮ͜ ̄̕o̕r ̎̓́dͦ͆̈́̀̊̀e̡ͭ̂ͦa̧ͩ̉̌͋̚t̑̽̍hͤͩ́́̌͗͂?ͯ̑ͬ̄
>>
>>2174991
Narg:Yep
>>
>>2174980
>Carter grabs the thruster to hand to her later
>>2174990
>He approaches the cube, and touches it. It feels cool to the touch.

What is this?
>>2174986
>>2174979
>Carter voxes over

Ru may be too far, and is hostile territory. Trojan has medical centers.
>>
>>2174986
>>2174998
"Alright i'll call in a transport."
>Calls for a gunship to head to the spire while the ships in orbit prepare their medical facilities.
>>
>>2174998
It is a cube.
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>>2174998
"CARTER, IF MOANAI SAYS THAT SOME SHAMAN WILL BE ABLE TO HEAL HIM BETTER THEN BY MY HIDE ITS GOING TO WORK"

>you can detect the edge of hysteria to his voice

>>2175000
"thank you"

>moving back over to rukkar He makes ready to carry him

"Moanai grab his top half, this one will grab the bottom"

>he waits for the gunship to arrive
>>
>>2174998
>The administrator traces the lines of the cube
I wonder if it's a puzzle of some sort?
>>
>>2175004
Garry:What does it do?
>>2175005
Grod:Keep it calm Hears, panic will not help
>>
>>2174998
That's the Beacon. The secret of our power, and the reason for our downfall.
>>
>>2174998
>>2174973
>vox
Hey...Carter you know that chip you have I'm going to need it…I'm going to move the ship to where your signal is that also mean sure not using that awful tram
>>
>>2175010
What is it? A codex of some kind?
>>
>>2175010
How is it your source of power and your downfall?"
>>
>>2174982
Closer to his adoptive mother, I'll carry him
>She bends down and lifts him up
Ship. Where
>>
>>2175014
It's a guidance tool, it creates a light in the darkness for vessels to follow.
>>
>>2175009
"Panic is the only thing keeping this one sane"

>He breaths in and out, steadying his breathing at least

>The gunship arrives

>>2175058

"Time to move"

>He hops in

"Come on"
>>
>>2175010
Garry:Does it contain something dangerous?
>>2175058
Grod:Okay then, do you need any help?
>>2175061
Grod:Okay then, just remember, steady breathing and don't do anything rash
>Grod gives him a brown bag
>>
>>2175013
Sure. Also, please see if there are sandwiches on board.
>>2175004
I see that.
>>2175008
>>2175010
>Carter takes it, then places it within his chest
>>2175005
Trojan has state of the art medicine and treatment, he would be fine.

And we don't know where Ru is, and have little time. We should stabilize him on Trojan. If past that point he must, he can go to Ru.
>>
>>2175060
We call those torches.

Is the mainframe around here by the way?
>>
>>2175057
The two are not mutually exclusive. We used it too much, and it became our downfall.

>>2175065
Not, but rather it unleashed something dangerous.

>>2175066
You might as well, I hope that helps with my apology for what I did. Just be careful with activating it.

>>2175071
The mainframe for the Beacon I assume, it's over there
>He points to a mainframe that's been torn apart
>>
>>2175087
Garry:So it worked as a bait for the Tide?
>>
>>2175087
How do I activate it?


>He voxes Markon

Listen, Hears is hysteric and Moanai is in no state to give directions.
If we go for Ru, he may very well die.
I say we try Trojan.
>>
>>2175089
It's what brought it here, and allowed them to engulf us, until I stopped it myself.

>>2175093
It's activated by hand sequencing, if it's been manually shut down, then it requires the same puzzle to open it again.
>>
>>2175087
Who broke the mainframe?
>>
>While preparations are made for the trip back to Trojan the Voidwatch forces are searching throughout the ruins of the city attempting to locate the Archive that last for several minutes before their endeavor leads them to an under-level in front of a massive fortified gate. Then the Vox signals.

>>2175093
>Picks up Vox call.
We'll get him fully stabilized at Trojan and once hes fully conscious we can go off from there. Markon out.
>Vox call ends
We can come back to open it up lets go........
>>
>>2175099
Garry:Hmmm, I see
>>
>>2175099
>Carter takes it out, and looks at it.

Hmmm.
What was the puzzle?
>>
>>2175093
>somehow ship lands unnoticed
Carter I'm really sorry but I have bad news…there are no sandwiches...
>is in the middle of dragging off his next avardroid victim
>>
>>2175118
>Carter looks at the ship

Shit. I was looking forward to one.

>He puts the cube back into his chest, and moves to board

Hey Jamm, give him the Chip.
>>
>>2175143
>Jamm fishes the chip from within his vest pocket, and tosses it to Cythres
>>
>The administrator moves back towards the invention fair, fishing the car key from his pocket and unlocking it, causing a faint electric chirping noise to echo across the empty plaza
I'm gonna grab my car, and some stuff I eyed earlier
>>
>>2175103
Me.

>>2175109
Terrible days. So much death.

>>2175115
It requires you to follow a pattern of moving pieces into place and shifting other parts. I'll show you on this "Trojan"
>>
>>2175171
Garry:I see, what will you do now?
>>
>>2175171
Understood.

>Carter boards the ship.

>Beneath it, a shadow moves away.
>>
>>2175177
Go with you to Trojan, then I will travel to Heavens View to meet with the Masters.
>>
>>2175187
Garry:Okay...and this place?
>>
Rolled 86 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>2175154
Thanks
>turns to carteris this the mainframe like you said? Or is it the leftover chip from the avardroid you ate?
>while he's talking he's attempting to interface with one of the kidnapped and turned off avardroids
>>
>>2175191
I will leave my Centurions to guard it. They will do until I return.
>>
>>2175199
Garry:So you will renovate this place, right?
>>
>>2175199
I don’t suppose there is anywhere I can learn about how this ringworld was made, is there?
>>
>>2175206
Maybe, I'm not sure of that honestly. If we do, it would take a very long time. But I hope you could see it in its splendour.
>>
>>2175213

s̿ͦ̎ͪö́ ͟we̢ ̀͜mͯ͐͛ͪ͑̎i̊ͪ̐ş̈́ͧ̈́ͧ̓͌s̴ͬͪ͐ě̾d̸͐̉̉̍ ͪͭͩȉ͝t̶̓̍̏
ͣͫͮͧ͑ͮ͌w͒̓h̔̆ͦ̈͒ȧͧ̍ͣ̾̊͢t̛ͯ̈́̏ͭͨͮ͛ ̢̎̌ͤ̈́͋m̊͋̌̑ͯ͋a̸͐̂̎̌dͤ̾́ͨ̎͗͟e͊͊͆̈́̓ͮ̊ yͮ̽̃o̸̔̇̇ủ̵̎̆ͤ̈ ̢͑t̒̍̽͂͌̉u͐̓ͨr̴ͭ̀̈̒n̂ ͦ͋̏öͬ̆̏ͯ̐n̸ͧ͂̊͂ͮ ̂m̈́̍͝u̇̊ͬ̓̆̚r͐̒ͬ̎̍d͂e̢ͪ͑r ͂ͩ̌͛ͩ̉m̈́͌͗͢o̓̔̾̚͜d͂ͦ̓͛͗eͧ̒͛ͦ̚ ̉͊ͪ̏̔̐͛͞s̄͐̉̊ǘd͆̚d͒͗̏͊ͨ́e̔ͣͣͦ́n̴ͤ͋͋̄͋͌lͩͩ̀͢yͭ ̋͊̀̏̃̓
ͯa͜nd̸̎̌̔̇͒ͯ ̑ͯ̀͌ͯ̈́ţ͆h̸ͭ͑ͬ̃̏e̢͒͐nͪͦ͊͊̏͗͞ ͂ͤä́͊̓ͩlͪ̒s̐̏ͣͫ͌͞ö͐̎͒ͩ̽ j̛͊͐̈̈u̽ͣ̃ͫ̚sͣ͆t͒͐͜ ͆̑͟tuͪͣ͡r̀̓ͣ̽n͆̓̂̎ͮ͊̄ ̊ͧ͂͋͊iͯͬͩ̏͞t͜ ̨̌̋̄ͪ̈́ͦb͗̓͋a̛ͩ̇̾ͧͭ̀c̊ͭ́͗̏k̏ ̛̎ͫ̓o͌ͮ͘f̈͐ͤ͒̓̑͝fͭ̐͊̐͆͛?̾͐̽ͩ͛ͫ
>>
>>2175220
I was blinded p, my mind unclear. I saw you as looters and servants of the Tide. Your friend Carter saved you by proving there are Avarians alive.

>>2175210
Check the Archive building near here, and look for the builders desk in the back room, it's has the schematics on it.
>>
>>2175197
>The droid, while empty of info, is now able to be used.
>>
>>2175230
Wonderful.
>content at last, she follows the directions the machine gave her, ending up in the back room of the archives.
>>
>>2175235
You may all have it. The teachings of my masters should be shared, to ensure that a part of them lives on.
>>
>Rukaar and Moanai are now on the ship. Rukaar can be heard mumbling as Moanai soothes him
>>
>The administrator slowly reverses the car into the cargo hold of the ship, then begins to catalogue the items from his briefcase
>>2175230
What was that about archives?
>>
>>2175237
Thank you android.
I suppose you are different from the Ethereals attempts after all.

>she takes everything in the builders room, all the blueprints, schematics, digital documents and notes.
>>
>>2175231
Curses it must have wiped them all after I got curious before ah well it looks pretty cool
>>2175237
Hey 0M3GA do you mind if I tow that miniature reactor back there to Xtlanti space?
>>
>>2175237
>Starts looking through the archive.
Is it ok for me to remotely access this information? It would save us some return visits.
>>
>>2175104
>Meanwhile Rukaar is attempting to stand, moanai giving him support as does his hammer
Where is this ship's leader
"Rukaar...just sit down"
Where is he
"I don't know"
Fine, and where are we going?
"Ru, mother Karnak."
Mother kar...
>He sits
So would you like to tell me what happened after I fell?
'well I tried saving you"
Tried?
"Bullets don't do much against giant robots"
Indeed
>>
>>2175583
Narg:He seems to have calmed down after seeing avarian...doctor I think...so yeah, he's also alive...
>Narg calls Garry on a phone
Narg:How's that finger coming along?
Garry:It's on Trojan...alongside every other gift
Narg:Oh...damn
>>
>>2176218
Don't worry. The trip back will only take a morning. It's while we're there that might cause issues
>>
>>2176221
Narg:Like what?
>>
>>2176223
>Rukaar starts coughing as Mianai answers
"Well to start his Brother, then factor in the locals...a lot can go wrong"
>>
>As Commander Markon's ship nears the coordinates Moanai gave him a planet comes in view, a vast sea of blue with scatters of islands. Over the planet hangs a menacing collection of raw power and energy. Lighting cackles across it as deep flashes of red beat from the storms innards. We have found Ru
>>
>>2176261
Are those energy cascades normal?
>>
>>2176261

sͬo͂̉͒̋ ͬ̿̃͛͒t́̃͗̈́ͩ̀͠hͦͧ̃̇̍ͣ͡i̢͐ͪͬsͣ̽͐ ̍ͯͧͭ̚͜i͂ͮ̀̃͐ͬsͬ͋ ̾w̔̎͌́͑hͦͦe̎̉̆ͨ͐́ř̏̾͝e͝ ̷͋R͠uͣm̆̄̈ͤ͠aͬr̛̍͆͋ͧr̆̓̃̋̓̕ i̍ͪ̀s̊̏ͭ͐͋͋ͬ̕ ͭ̌̌̎̋̈
>>
>>2176273
That is the Runakii. The god storm, take care moving through it, it is relentless
>Rukaar's words are pained and slow to get out
>>
>>2176281
"Got it....where should we land on the planets surface?"
>>
>>2176292
Surface? Oh no we'll land on moanai's carrier, it should be in the eastern sea
>he tells Markon where said sea is on the planet.
Be careful not to draw attention
>>
>>2176309
Narg:What attention? You don't recieve visitors often?
>>
>>2176316
Not good ones. And we my draw my brothers attention or the elders
>>
>>2176318
Narg:Okay
>>
>>2176325
Im sorry for my actions before. To all of you, it seems death is good motive to make amends
>>
>>2176318
You have a brother that gives you trouble as well as the elders? Do you have plans for your succession?
>>
>>2176331
Narg:Oookay, I forgive you...
>Narg whispers to Grod
Narg:What is he talking about?
Grod:I unno
>>
>>2176336
I have no heirs. My death would either cause half the planet to fight the other half or allow my brother to use my death as motivation to fight the star folk
>>
>>2176346

d̈́͗ͤ̆͒̈́oͪͨͩn͜t̉́̌͂̎ ́̑͒̎͡d̓ͣ͗̊̋ͮ̆i̢̓̓̿͂ͣe̴ t͋ͤ̈͂̂hͫ̉̓ͫ͌͛̀e̕n͗͞
>>
>>2176346
Is star folk a particular group or everything not from your world?
>>
>>2176350
Easier said than done
>>
>>2176352
Everyone. He despises you kinds. He thinks every non rumarian is a threat to Ru
>>
>>2176368
Just give the exact cordinates of the carrier and the helmsmen can take us there. As for your brother any particular reason he's got an issue with non Rumar?
>>
>>2176368

I̧͗̂͌ͤ͒ ̧̈́̌m͊ͧe̿͑͊ͣaͫ̃ͮ͝nͦ̿̈́̀͑̾ ̌̒̌̓́̚tͩͨ̒͠ecͦͤͭ̄͆̌ͫ̕h͗̿ͣ̊̿n͝í̌čͭ̃̒ͩalͯ͐ͮ̇ͩ̄̾ļ͌ȳ̛ͫͮ̌ͧ ̑ͤ͠we̡ͫ͑̋ͮ ̊̈̏̑̒͜a̓́r̶̒ͦͯ̽ͦ̑e̒́̽̇ͯ̏ ͨ̆͗͟
>>
>>2176394
Now now, let's not be pessimistic. Most of us mean no harm whatsoever.
>He looks out the window at the raging electrical storms, and remembers the tale Guthank told him about the violent fighting
In fact, I aim not to step foot off the carrier at all.
>>
>>2176400
Grod:You sure? I think it looks pretty good outside of storms
Garry:I will stay here too, it's easier to do research from afar...
>>
>>2176400
nͩͦoͭ̒͛̒ͮ͗t̿ͪ ͩͭ̋ͩ͆̂m͘ë́̍͛̍̐̈́a̋̇ͨͦ̓̚n̢̍̓̄̾̓ͯi̿͌̿̿̂̈n̏͋̏͠g̶̉̍̑ͩ͌ ̎̆̽̀͐̎͒h̎ͫ̓ͫ͜ar̊̀͆̒m͋̀ ̢̄ͬ̌ͩ͗͑̾aͣn̿́͂d̂ ̓̓̿͌ͯ͛͂ ̃ͨņ̈ͫͨo͊t ͭ͠b̈͛ͩ̐ͤͫe̵̿i̐́̂̉̉̚n̋͑̏̉͑gͦ ͯa͆̌̂̈ ͘th̏ͬ̽̔̄͋́r͋eͣa̋ͬͭ̀ͤ͐ͭ͠t̿̈̄ͫ ̴̃ͧ̃̌̐ͩǎ̽͋͑̏̈r̈́̊̓ͪ̂͒e̍̄̃̓ ̏́ͩ̊n͛̎̉͢ò͢t ̶ṫͮ͛ͭ͠hͣ̏ͤ͢ë́͒ͬ͗͝ ̔ͧ̈͒̄̚sa̧͒m̂ͪ͑e̴̿ͤ̀̑ ̛ẗ́ͬ͌̌̃̚h̛ĭ͒̋͂̌n̡g̏̊ͫ̿̾͡
>>
>>2176408
Garry:They aren't?
>>
>>2176409
a̡ͣ̉̃ͦ̒ ̀̎͌ͦt̸h̑̇̌̈́̈́̀̚͘r̀́̒ͪͧͬ͢e͐͐ͪ̂̓̍à̈̍̈̀ͭẗ̇͋ͣ̿̔ͮ ̸̎ͪ̽͐̈́̍̏i̶͋ͧ̄̌͌ṡ͘ ̍̚ṕ̉͊͋͑̌oͩ͆̽̉͂̍̊͟t̷ͮ͗ͭͪ̓̇e̽͊̄͂̓́̇͜nͣ̏t̡̓͑̂i̴͂̑ͩͭä̧̍̑̆l͋͋̑ͭ̽ͮ ̀t̊̀ͧ͒̇o͒̂ ̐̆ḩ̑ͫ̀ͪ̎̄ă̶̓͛̊̾̚r̶͗̿̑͗m̋ ͗̃̏͒̈́̏
̔͛͐ͤ̉ͩW̑ͨ̎̉̑͜ë͛ͯ̍ͮ̚̚͢ ̨̐m̑̐̔̓͒͟ȋ̂̔̈́ͮḡ̡̐͑̐̓̆ḩ̽̋̂͛̿t̐̒ͪͭͫ̑ͬ ̑̿́̉n̈̌̂ͨ͐ȯ̐̄ͫͤtͩ̎ ̓ͫ́͝m̒eͫͪ̽̓̈a̋̋̐͠n̏̾̌̆ͤ͗ ̏ͭ͐tͫ͆̆͑ͣ͞oͦͨͨ̌ ̌̏͡hͦ̍̓ͪ̑ͣaͨ̔r̂̊ͪ͒̋m̊̓̒̔ͫ͞ ̒yòͣ̐u̿̄̃͌̾͛ ̏͂̄̋b̐͊͐̓́uͩt̂ͣ́ hͦͬa̢r̋ͮmͣ̐̎ ̚ẙö́u̡̐̄̉ ̽̽ͩȁͧ̂͊ͦͩ͟c̏ͭ́ci̢ͬ̃ͣ͂ͦ̉̌d̆̂̓̍eͧͭ͊n̈́̎t̴ǎ͆̎̂͝lͮͯͫ̀l̔ͬ̏̇̇̇͗y
̏ͨ͟a̵ͪ̐͒̒̌ͮs͌̇͗̇̀ ̷̈́l̔̓̏ͭͤ̀ͬ͝o̎ͩ̽ͪ͡n͐ͮ̒̈ͣ̚g͋ ͐ͣͫ̋as̉̽̍̔͘ ͛͂wͯͭ̀ͫ̇̀eͨͩ͗̒͝ ̛c̨̎͋͋̋̉̔a̷͊̽͛ͨ̔͂̿n͒ͭͧ h́̈́̃̍̏͆̎u̓̀rͦt̵ ͧͮ̉̕y̎ͭͨ̃̋ô̵̽̔̈̾u̽̏ͩ ̉̒wͤ̓ͪͤ̆͜ë́̌̆͝ ̨aͫ̀̽̐̀̓̾́r͗e͒̒ͫͬ̓̊ͮ ͌̑͊ͬ͊͐ͯ͝t̨͋ͨ̏ͦ̎ḧ́̆̃̈́̉r͊̉̑̽̌e͑ͫ͂ͨ̆ăt̡̀̍̊̍̌
ͦ̐̂ͬjͮͪ͊ͩ͂ͯu̾́s̨ͬt͒̒ ̐ͪ̈́̆͒̍noͣt̂̇̋̒ͭ ͩͬͤ̑ͣ̓͡ä͑̀ ̧̒h̛͋͌͐̉̈́̇ôͨ̑̾͋ͣ̚͟s̨tiͣ̀̐͋̇͢l͒̇̀e͋ͫ͐ͫ̍ ̒̀́̎̂̄t̽̽ͨ͊̾͗h̷̋͆͒̎̃ṙ͗e̢͊͋̈a̔͆̈́̈́t ā̔͋s̓ͣ̓ͮ l͐ͭͪ̽̓͠o̧̓͗́ͩ̆n̓͒̋͠g͛ͯ̋̓̐̕ ͛̓a̢s̈́̐̈́̊͊̽͂͡ ̊d̢̃͗͛ͭ̂̌o͑̓̀ ǹoͣ̋̾̓͋tͪͯ͡ ̋̑͌̿ͮͪi̡ͩ͗̈́̈͒n̵̓̈́ͦ͊̃te̸͗͑ͨͫ̚n͊͌͛͋̍̚d̊̈͗ ͆͂̊̒̂̌h͛ͧ̔̀ͫ͒ͤo̎͑͜šͪͮ̂͢t̷ì͗ͧ̐̀͂l̷͂͂ͮi͗͋ͫͬ̎ͧ͊ty ͭͩͧͤ͆
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>>2176416
>After sereval minutes of decyphering and finally understanding what they are saying
Garry:So you can be a threat by accident?
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>>2176440

yeş͑͗ͭ̑̆
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I'll need something to help me stand. If we're lucky my brother will be too busy that his equipment doesn't see us.
>Rukaar tells Markon where to land
Try not to land in the water
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>>2176447
Helmsman take us about.
Yes sir.
>The ship changes course towards the eastern hemisphere.
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>>2176447
Rest on me if you need to but wouldn’t Moanai be the better choice, on high if nothing else?
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>>2176480
I meant medicine helping me stand. Perhaps adrenaline boost.
>he looks out a nearby winfow as they near Ru's surface and into the storm
Home. Everyone prepare for a shaky entry. The Runakii doesn't like intruders
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>>2176486
>Trio puts on their seabelts
>Narg meanwhile searches his satchel
Narg:Hmmm...I don't know what adrenaline is...I have something against pain, one for energy rush, one that makes you yellow
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>>2176488
All but the one that makes me yellow please
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>>2176495
Narg:Okay...
>Narg hands him two vials on a string, coloured swamp green and dark orange




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