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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. Engage in combat, enter in diplomatic talks, and explore the Cosmos!

>This is not necessarily a normal qst, but rather a freeform RP with rules and established lore. Feel free to join the Discord and make a civilization of your own.

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

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

>BasicLore:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T2CJbuSZraRTPu0eEIyVqrzDPKiF7h0lCYCd940gET
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>>2353562
>Rukaar is currently enjoying his life in his embassy, having finished giving orders to deal with rebels back on Ru. He waits for something eventful to happen
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>>2353564
>he receives a request for discussion
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>>2353562
>Hears has returned to Ferox, Intent upon meeting the new metal forms.......Curiously he left his mate behind, as well as Leaps with news that Oathmake would soon be coming to trojan
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>A number of IAF representatives are carousing and relaxing at a small restaurant on Trojan, eating lunch as they make small talk with other patrons.
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>>Dell sits in his tower balcony overlooking one of the thousands of cities on Unitum Ferro, thinking about nothing imparticular.
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>>2353562
>Jammis is writing a press release on the deep space space station that multiple empires will soon be constructing.
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>>2353567
>Rukaar accepts the request and sets off for Thel with his children in hand, children that he takes to Jezebel's ship. He knocks on the Hull
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>thoroughly wishing nobody disturbes her in her ship, as she enjoys a Thrall to the sound of classical music

This Mozart certainly has some redeeming qualities, for a human.

>>2353574

Oh for the...

>the exit ramp deploys open immediately

What and who is it, and if it’s not important I’m going to kill you
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>Meanwhile in Vermin

>Apart from Rattus Mercenaries, all Rattus have been called back to the Empire in preparation for "Malte Khandræ" or "Coming End Times". Overall, 67 billion Rattus have been bred and conscripted into the Imperial Rattus Army. Defences and traps now utterly litter the planetary surface of every planet in the Vermin Empire.

>The Rattus sit underground, waiting for their moment of light. Their final fight. Their holy benevolent death.
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>>2353580
>Rukaar stares down at Jezebel
"Good afternoon Jezebel, if it is not too much trouble I would request a favor"
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>>2353583

>Due to maintaining close ties with the Rattus, the IAF, being concerned for their closest allies, have sent hundreds of Officers and Commissars to help organize and train the new conscripts.

>Designs for the extremely easy to produce Bastard Gun have been sent with them, with hopes that it will help to arm the massive amount of soldiers.
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>Meanwhile
>A dark shape waits silently on the bridge of a massive warship gazing at the fleet in front of it
>It speaks it a dark foreboding voice
"Our attack vectors are now fixed.The hour of triumph is nigh."
>The fleet stands alert in it's ranks of hundreds of vessels
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>>2353592
Oh, Rukaar.
You could have called in advance, but what do you require of me?
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>>2353600
>He sighs
"I know you won't like this but I need you to watch these two for a short while"
>He gestures with the two lumps in his arms that are his spawn
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>>2353607
Ah-
Bu-
I-
Wh-
What?
Me?
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>A robot which seems to be caught octopus shaped kicks the embassy doors open
I'm back bitches!

Where the hell us everyone?
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>>2353611
"Hears left Trojan. Moanai is angry, sekhal has issues with children. Please, for a short while my friend"
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>>2353618
>Dell picks up a security feed on his tablet from a piano and activates the microphone function.
I don't think anybody is here right now, but make yourself at home just don't break anything.
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>>2353618
>Karl has acquired a bionic eye and is hitting it to get it to work
"Piece of junk-
>He looks at the robotic Cythres
-I don't mean you but it seems since I lost my damned eye my luck has gone with it."
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>>2353630
Damn it
Where exaclty is everyone?
I've been out of the loop for a while
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>>2353634
>the piano transforms into a blocky humanoid figure.
Well, I'm not too sure. I think everybody went to deal with business at home. I'm just bored.
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>>2353624
...
Does the girl stilll...breathe fire?

And I’m starting to feel... queasy...
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>>2353632
Oh really?
When did you lose it?
>>2353638
What buissness at home?
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>>2353644
"Yes she does, as for any nausea, I can not help. Don't worry I can repay you after, your gift should be ready by then"
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>>2353645
I don't really know. Everybody has their own business on their planets. All that I'm sure of is that I'm not busy. That's it though.
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>>2353645
"Ehhh about a month ago some crazy giant mutant with a sword fucked us all up.So you probably had more fun doing paperwork."
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Rolled 5 (1d100)

>>2353649
Allright, no longer than a few hours.

>she goes to pick Rukessa up
>roll for success
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>>2353652
Huh
Anything I would have missed?
>>2353656
Sounds like sounds like a story, remind me to ask you to tell me it some time.
I wasn't really doing paperwork B. Handles that
But that's not the point
T sounds like you guys had a action filled time while I was gone
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>All over Trojan, Rattus preachers are on platforms screeching constantly about the coming Malte Khandræ.

>>2353596
>In exchange for this aid, 1 billion Rattus are drafted into the Free Rattus Army to fight across IAF worlds. The FRA are noticeably better equipped than regular Rattus infantry.

>Pic related is regular Rattus infantry
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>>2353658
>Jezebel takes the child from her arms, and is promptly crushed under the giant baby's weight
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Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>2353708
>muffled screams
>she attempts to use telekinesis to put it on the ship instead
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>>2353714
>Her telekinesis picks up the laughing child, then drops her back down a mere inch from her face. Rukaar looks down
"Need help?"
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>>2353716
Y-yes...
Please...
Just put them in the undercompartment
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>across the conglomerate, there is talk of war
>The next generation is trained almost a year early
>children are taught to shoot
>old vehicles are repaired, and refueled
>people begin fortifying their homes
>militias meet more often, and begun making final checks of radio relays, and battle plans
>the government is on high alert

>You could cut the tension with a knife
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>>2353718
>Rukaar easily lifts the baby in one hand, as the two Rumar pups try to grab their father's face he opens the compartment with his foot and puts them down softly
"Dare I ask what's down there?"
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>>2353729
Just food.
>she retains her composure
It should keep them busy for at least half an hour
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>All across IAF space, worlds and outposts are fortified, Militias are trained and equipped, and the IAF proudly announces the completion of two new Cruisers.

>According to IAF broadcasts, work has begun on a Carrier, but progress is slow.

>Hundreds of thousands of Anti-Air guns are distributed across IAF Worlds, and rumors of Anti-Orbital cannons being developed abound.
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>>2353738
>There is a lot of violent sounds down their accompanied by the laughter of the two babies. Rukaar shrugs and leaves to meet with Thel
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>>2353739
>The FRA swarms the streets arm in arm with the IAF to defend the land whatever the cost may be. They will fight on beaches. They will fight on the landing grounds. They will fight on the streets and in the fields. They shall never surrender.
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>>2353742
>she closes up the ramp, and just looks at the carnage below from the hatch

>beginning to salivate slightly, she continues her meal from before, while thinking of a way to get them out afterwards
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>>2353562
>Taxla puts the Dukedom seal on the papers, the official document setting up a client state with the Wayfarers
>The embassy is also alive with many of staff decorating the embassy for the upcoming celebrations
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>>2353750
>A few minutes later the hatch explodes open with a blast of fire as Rukessa crawls out on all fours, she happily coos and cries as she stumbles towards Jezebel
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>>2353754
AH, BY THE UNCREATED WHAT THE FETH IS THIS?

>she gets a chair and perches up onto it, drawing her sword and poking the child with the handle to make it stay away
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>>2353751
What's going on?
Why are you adding more colours?
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>>2353758
>The baby begins to bat at the sword handle, quite happy with the attention
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>>2353759
His Highness Duke Scales of Gold will be having his 50 year anniversary of taking the throne. It's a important event through the entire Dukedom, although celebrated most fervently on Kroak worlds like Murder.
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>The administrator is sat by the small prefabricated building next to the giant tarmac runway built on the area allocated for an embassy, flicking through a book on how to play the saxophone, before tooting on a saxophone on his lap
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>>2353763
What a charmingly named planet
The event sounds good
Will ambassadors be invited to a party I assume here?
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>>2353762
What sort of malevolent primordial spawn is this?
What are you, demon child?

>she tries to lure it back down the hole by throwing some prime Drakul ribs in there
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>>2353762
Rukaar! It has been too long friend! come come! there is much to discuss!
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>>2353769
The name is off putting,but it means "Large Gathering" in Kroakish. The party itself is open to friends of the Dukedom, but the event here will be nothing compared to the celebration on Murder, or if you prefer its other name, Dúmharú.
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>>2353768
>He sends a message to him "How are you going to handle that world? Talked to the old bastard and it's full of degenerated members of his own species who like to eat other sentient races."
>>2353769
"It was a shitty story.We had to kill a King who apparently wasn't an asshole,well besides being corrupted by the sword which called the invaders here.That and he hurt us real bad,especially Hears and I think Sekhal lost an arm."
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>>2353777
I doubt I'm listed or even if the Dukedom knows of the Xtlanti.
There does seem to be quite a lot of Xenos now.
So I'll just stick with the party here
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>>2353772
>Rukessa giggles madly as the ribs float back up and land in front of her, she begins eating
>>2353775
Indeed Thel you've missed a great deal, but why have you summoned me on this day?
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>>2353781
>The administrator reads the message, then sighs in frustration, blasting a deafeningly loud "DOOT" from the saxophone he's playing
"If there's no way we can get around it, try getting on his good side. I don't care if he eats other races as long as we're not one of them."
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>He also sends a message to the home of one Dell Vapor
>"We have intel the enemy might be heading towards you.Do you require aid in holding a front line in your space?"
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>>2353783
Well you can come along, if your race isn't against copious amounts of smoke from mainly tobacco sources.
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>>2353781
Seriously?
Anything else happen I should know about?
>>2353792
Oh no I'm fine with it
Good cover
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>>2353787
Dear Primos, are you punishing me?
Is this the price I’m paying for my past mistakes?

>she gets a piece of string, and dangles it over the hatch
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>>2353787
Two reasons. First, I am sure you are aware that a large force of some kind is coming. I would like to discuss several options of repulsion.
Additional, I would like you to meet my heir.
>he gestures to the shorter ku'unarian
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>>2353790
>"No he's not the cannibal the assholes we're stealing from are.And just hire a butt ton of mercs and just head there and kick some ass my man."
>>2353798
"Oh the Princess was also In league with the Invaders and we had to kill her."
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>>2353799
>The baby waddles off towards Jezebel's books
>>2353800
"Yes I am aware of this invasion."
>Rukaar bows to the shorter being
"My heir is currently with jezebel"
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>>2353798
Then you should be fine at the celebration, just try to avoid a stoned Kroak stomping around.
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>>2353569
>The fort world is almost calm as Hears sets foot upon it, descending into the earth to meet his potential allies. All around feroxians hurry to and fro, too much to do, not enough time before the invasion starts......

>But now is not the time for that, now is to learn and to mend

>The Feroxian heads to the one of the oldest and largest of the underground strongholds these metallic beings, who call themselves the World Born, have chosen as the meeting place for negotiations. It's also the first stronghold that was taken by them during the offensive.

>With things have calmed down and the Feroxians are at work rebuilding what they can since the WorldBorne initiated the ceasefire, Though they treat it more like a peace. A few are even seen helping to repair some of the damage.
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>>2353791
>Dell wakes violently from a nap as a deafening squeal from an emergency whistle comes from a computer sitting next to his bed.
>after a small fit, Dell checks the message.
Hmm.
I think I'm good.
>he sends a message that reads
>"Karl, thank you for informing me of this threat, I will put up defenses right away. As for reinforcements, I am set to defend on my own. Thank you anyway."
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>>2353807
The hell does you guys get up to when I'm not around if his is the result…
>>2353810
Sounds good
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>>2353809
NO NO NO NO NO YOU DON’T

>she grabs some chains from the hatch and lassos the Rukessa, attaching the other loop to the strongest thing she can possibly find.
>the other rumarian child
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>>2353809
Yes, I have met to meet your children. I assume it shall be a most pleasant event.
>he beckons Rukaar to walk and talk
Now then, what do we know about this... invasion?
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>>2353811
>Hears looks around the stronghold, noting what is broken and how much can be fixed before the tide comes on.

>He looks around the insides of the fortress for what he is told is the "big one with 6 fingers and really bloody scary" to begin speaking
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>>2353820
>Rukandos snorts but doesn't move and Rukessa is held in place
>>2353823
"That people are invading"
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>>2353825
"You Are The Korr Of These Blooded?"
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>>2353831
>sigh of relief
>she gets out a hover platform and tries to coax the now chained children onto it
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>>2353833
>Twisting towards the giant, Hears looks him over before nodding

"And you are the Master of these worldborne. This one comes to speak with you regarding construction, housing of your kin, and the brewing storm"
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>>2353842
No. I Command Guardians Of The Holme As the Rank Of Comodes. The WorldBorne Are Lead By The Korr,The One Who Is Sovereign And Whom Holds Court Deep Beneath This Stronghold With The Ferrarchs."
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>>2353851
"Hmm, then lead this one to whom leads you or to whom these might be adressed by. These matters are pressing and time is slipping away at a rate this one dislikes."

>Hears rests his hands on his belt, next to a ring of grenades and his saber, the worn surface a pleasant calming influence
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>>2353841
>Rukessa tries to get on the platform but Rukandos doesn't move
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>>2353853
"Very Well. Follow."
>He turns and makes his way deeper into the base. Guards following him of the ranks your men have identified as Lukalkili leading groups of Grores.
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>>2353857
>she makes the platform rise to the point where Rukessas head touches the ceiling, leaving Rukandos dangling in the air from steel chains
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>>2353863
>Hears follows behind, his own retinue of guardians following in a loose triangle, Each assessing their escorts as assessing each other.

"How well are you prepared to defend yourselves?"
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"We Are Always Ready."
>He turns his head in your direction."
"Are You?"
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>>2353875
[Mouth doesnt have the jack o lantern teeth and eyes lack the tear lines though.]
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>>2353875
"Every gun is primed, every blade sharpened, sheild charged, engine burning and hunter burning with a desire to kill.......This one honestly does not know. He is confident he will win, not sure if he will survive"

>He keeps a mental note of their location and how the go along as they move
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>>2353866
>The Children squirm but are unable to move, in a fee moments they start crying. A loud wail able to break glass and shatter eardrums
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>>2353886
OH GODDAMMIT!
>she dismantles the contraption, instead opting to
Put them next to eachother while throwing hearts in their general direction
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>>2353885
>As they approach the command center of the fortress a new voice is heard. It sounds less rough then the Comodes. Coming from a new form of Worldborne, One with a golden hue.
"Weapons Readied Mean Nothing Should You Not Know What You Face. Tell Me...Feroxian....Do You Know What Comes For Both Blood And World Born?"
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>>2353894
>Rukessa uses telekinesis to bring the hearts to her as Rukandos pulls himself towards jezebel
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>>2353895
"Dead beings come for us. If they are not dead now, they soon will be."

>Without a trace of doubt in his voice he continues until he is stood next to the metal man

"But other than that he only know they come in a large number and have allies that shall attack mine. But he suspects you know what this one will face by your tone."
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>>2353902
N-no..
Stay back!
Stay back I say!
G-go to sleep?

Go to sleeeeppp.
Go to sleeeeppp.
Go to sleep or he’ll eeaaat youuuu....
Go to sleeeeep
Don’t kill meeeee.....
I’m too young to die don’t go near me
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>>2353905
"Indeed. But That Matter Is For You To Discuss With The Korr. Come."
>He motions for you to follow leading the party towards the excavation site that would expand the stronghold deeper. Through the opening in the cavern you see what looks like a throne room. Only the entrance was blown through the spot where the throne should be, explaining just how this whole mess started.
"We Did Not Expect Someone To Dig Through So Much Rock. Then Again We Built This Holme Ward Swiftly."
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>>2353917
>Rukessa giggles and then falls over asleep, Rukandos does the sane after climbing on her chest, still wrapped head to toe in his heavy clothes
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>>2353925
>she gives a sigh of relief
>she isn’t going to die
>thank Primos she isn’t going to die

>she continues the lullaby

If you waaaake...
I will quaaakkkeee...
In my shoes so please don’t do that.....

Being awaaaake...
Is quite faaaakeee...
Keep your eyes shut and don’t destroy my property...
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>>2353930
>Rukandos drools on jezebel in his slumber
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>>2353923
"You underestimate our own desires for comfort. This is merely a drop in a deep pond of our endevours. Is the korr still alive? or are there multiple?"

>Intricate, expansive, not much cover. useless as a holding point, best as a dead end to detonate the roof inwards
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>>2353934
>she gets an entire mattress and puts it between her and the child, suddenly finding herself pinned by the baby for no explainable reason.

>she stands up, goes to her room, locks the door and immediately changes clothes
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>>2353935
"There Is One Korr Whom Is Sovreign In Ruling. We Ferrarchs Nominally Ruled Voids And Worlds In His Name Until Forced Back To The Deepest Strongholds."
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>on an automated mining colony near the far fringes of the galaxy, a meteor crashes down

>contact is lost soon after
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>Slums of Nox, Close to the districts Metal Foundry.
>The crash of refuse and decaying buildings was sounding throughout the usual mess common to the district.
>The creature moved in the back alleys. Its bizarre form of speech sowing fear into the minds of Drakul peasants that heard it and wondered what manner of creature had made it their homes.
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>>2353986
>police forces sweep into the area, backed up by gunship support
>ground troops are armed with scatter guns and heavy grenades, and they move into the area with utmost stealth
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>>2353967
>The facility sends out an emergency alert via it's Vox which reaches a monitoring station and Shift Supervisor Rodrigo Menendez
"Something has just taken out Facility 0117-343's automated ore processor units. And it looks like the facility itself has started taking damage."
>He ponders if he will lose his job if he goes to sleep and ignores it and decides to pick up.the phone after seeing a giant blob seemingly eating the facility
"Hey Corporate Security this is monitoring station Echo-02 we're gonna need you to handle something."
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>>2353941
>When she renters both babies are free and curiously looking at the bookshelf again
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>>2353947
"Then you lead your kind here. Forgive this one if he is wrong yet your titles are strange to order in this ones head"
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>>2355008
"The Same For Yours Feroxian."
>The party continues further into the stronghold using a system of moving platforms to speed them on their way.
"Any Other Words Of Querry Before You Speak With The Korr?"
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>>2355092
"Taboos and gestures that are offensive that should not be used. Other items of respect would be useful"
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>>2355101
"Use Proper Titles. Do Not Question The Decisions Of The Korr Or Ferrarchs Without Good Cause. And Use Deep Scrying When You Hew And Sunder The Stone And Rock."
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>>2355107
"Hmm, thank you very much. This one will remember that.......And do you have other kin amongst the stars?"

>Hears looks over the ferrarch, looking for any of the more organic tells and reactions to his words
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>>2355118
"Yes. Some Unearthed Most Likely In This Recent Mass Forging Of Material and Strongholds. Not To Disimiliar To What We Forged Many Star Cycles In The Past."
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>Taxla is assisting with the final preparations for the Dukes 50th anniversary on the throne, helping to put up banners and flags with his Houses symbol and other decorations for the occasion
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>Confederacy is preparing for the coming invasion, their new and upgraded shield tech alongside heavily fortified space stations should help them
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>>2355004
No...
No stop it...
Stop please?

Does this translator work on children or are you just ignoring me?
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>>2355261
>The babies giggle as they are about to destroy her books, then a knock at the hull once more stops they. They turn to investigate
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>>2355268
>she grabs the half eaten carcass of a Thrall from below, throws it as hard as she can at the children, and then rushes to slam the landing ramp open
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>>2354697
>A frigate is dispatched to the world and a shuttle goes down to the surface with a company full of heavily armed security officers.Three tracked drones with a quartet of chainguns and an automatic grenade launcher each
>They move to the facility and the Security Captain yells at the blob
"Hey you,get off my damn facility.If you blow that fucker up I don't get my bonus."
>The security crew spread out setting up some heavy weapons
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>>2355286
>Rukaar is standing at the door holding a crate while the babies tear the thrall's remains apart
"Hello Jezebel, I hope they didn't give too much trouble"
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>>2353995
>The creature has come to an opening in the mass of houses. It pauses looking towards the foundry towering over the rest of the buildings.
>Suddenly it breaks into a sprint, not even caring about the structures it's smashing through on the ways to its destination.
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>>2355296
Take your demon children and never return them please and thank you.
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>>2355132
"Hmm one of your brothers runs rampant on a world of a....partner of this ones. After this meeting we may attempt to recover him if he still lives, or organise speech with the leeches"
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>>2355311
"I see"
>He whistles and the children crawl to him
"First your gift, I can only imagine how bad they treated you I hope this makes up for it"
>He presents the crate
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>>2355289
>a form emerges from the grey liquid, spindly and lithe
>it approaches the security crew, making bleeping noises
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Rolled 10, 6 = 16 (2d20)

>>2355306
>gunships uncloak and give pursuit, launching off missiles and lance weapons while the police set magnetic traps up ahead
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>>2355317
>she fearfully raises the lid of the crate
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>>2355325
>Inside is a suit of powered armour, its finely crafted with runes and other designs covering most of the silvery plates of some alien metal, the suits servos are arranged to give the wearer enhanced strength and speed as well as several weapons in the gauntlets. Finally the helmet is in the likeness of a bat's head
"I hope you enjoy it"
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>>2355320
"Uhhhh what does this bleeping mean?"
>The Company of armed men shrug and shoulder their weapons but the Captain walks towards it slowly putting away his weapon and putting his hands in the air
"Hey don't worry little buddy I'm not here to hurt you.Just tell your mom here to move out and we'll all be good."
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>>2355331
Oh, thank you Rukaar!
This is an exquisite piece!

>she suddenly seems less bothered about the utter carnage and countless lives ended by the babies

Yes, this more than makes up for it.
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>>2355334
>the being emits a light that scans over the captain
>after finishing it makes to walk to one of his men and continue scanning
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>>2355337
>The Captain nervously puts his hand out and touches the being
>Hand spread out to pet it like it's a giant horse
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>>2355343
>the being recoils
(Does the captain have a walkie talkie or radio of some sort?)
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>>2355349
>The Captain puts his hands up and grabs his radio from his belt calling to the ship in orbit
"Uhhh guys.I think we found a new sort of life form here.Uhhh do we have any protocol for handling this?"
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>>2355336
"The helmet holds multiple vision modes to enhance tracking, the suit has a built in cloaking device and even better I had yours fashioned to be lighter than mine our hears so you aren't held down but still get good defense.
And it has a cape
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>>2355363
>the form shoots out a string of goo that connects it to the radio
>a heavily synthesized voice comes through
We are Trailblazer Probe Theta-Gamma. Resources required for continuation of mission.
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>>2355370
>He yells back to his men
"Guys it's talking now what do we do?"
He grabs a protein bar and throws it over
"Does this work? Otherwise I know some lovely rocks right over there."
>He points and then lights a flare throwing it over to a pile of rocks
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>>2355376
Refinery adequate. Resources acceptable.
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>>2355385
>He facepalms
"There goes my damn bonus."
>He gets out a holomap and throws it to the being
"Welcome to our little corner of the galaxy.Trojan is the next two lefts and then you'll be able to meet all those diplomatic fuckers."
>The refinery explodes in the distance and the security team heads back to the shuttle
"Have a nice day."
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>A message is sent to the UUW embassy on Trojan apologizing for not being able to send a diplomat in person
>But it contains a message asking for a defensive pact against the invaders.Humankind must stand as a bulwark against this enemy that knocks on the Federation's door,shall the UUW answer it with them?
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>>2355389
Further information requested: pinhole coordinates.
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>>2355450
>He yells back one more time
"Urghhhh it's in the map.I don't know what the hell a pinhole is but if you use warp then it should be there."
>He mutters
"Lazy bastards,first they blow up my facility and then they ask me to help them."
>He closes the door and heads to orbit
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>>2355438
>The message for a while goes unanswered until last minute...

>The UUW will accept the defensive pact for the invasion.
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>>2355313
"Interesting. The Court Is Being Held Ahead."
>The Ferrarch Points to a large set of doors with several guards and other assorted Worldborne talking among each other.
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>>2355496
"Thank you Ferrarch"

>With a gesture all but 2 guardians wait as far from the door as they are able while hears strides towards the portal, head high and gaze unfazed. His guardians however roll their arms and keep a tight grip upon their weapons, each flinching slightly if they meet a world borne gaze
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>>2355488
>A fruit basket and thank you note is sent to the embassy in response
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>publius has just returned to trojan after an inspection tour of the empire's frontier fortifications
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>>2355622
>Karl is out taking a walk around Trojan after thankfully having his bionic eye fixed.The red light dimmer today to respect the other pedestrians when he bumps into Publius himself
"Hello my Roman friend. Also on a walk I see?"
>He gives the man a handshake and they continue walking
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>>2355528
>Hears and his me funnel into the chamber along with the other forms of Worldborn from outside. Taking note of its height to accommodate the larger WorldBorne who attend. The architecture looks less like it wasn't carved out and shaped more like clay. In the center of the room is a circle made up of chair shaped like the rest of the room, possibly from volcanic rock. At one side of the circle sits and enourmous chair, the biggest in the room. Opposite it is one that would be more suited to Hears.
>almost all the other Ferrarchs have taken their seats aside from Qualium.
"That Seat Is For You Korr Hears."
>pointing to the smaller one.
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>>2355627
ah karl how are you?
battening down the hatch for the storm that's coming?
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>>2355628
"This one thanks you for your considerations, Grand ones"

>Taking his seat, Hears fixes his gaze to the largest Of the worldborne. His guardians take a place behind the chair, more out of sight than brazen

"This one Speaks for his kind, and Hopes that these whisper-talks prove fruitful. Do you have anything you wish to ask of him before he speaks of his own items?"
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>>2355632
"More like reinforcing the hatch by welding some inch thick steel onto it and then putting down auto turrets in case any water gets through."
>He laughs
"Do you think this is the prophecy that we heard of so many months ago?"
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>>2355655
"The Korr Will Arrive Soon. As For Querries...."
>Silence takes over the room for a few seconds before another Ferrarch speaks.
"Is It True They Have Come Again?"
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>>2355750
I hope so, I would hate for there to be something even worse coming after
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>>2355780
"Hah I wonder what could be worse than this."
>He chuckles again
"How goes your preparations? Are you going to send any ships down our way?"
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>>2355775
"Again, we may not say in good faith. But a threat has come from far off. 4 differing types of creatures and factions if our seers are to be believed........And one is coming directly for The allmother and for you. We shall stop them have no doubt."
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>>2355797
probably not, we are planning on relying on our pre existing fortifications and look to our own.
but if you need help learning how to build good forts we can help you with that
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>>2355834
>A new voice enters the room. Loud but calm.
"Should They Come For An East Harvest They Will Be Left Wanting."
>The newest arrival must be the Korr they speak of. He stands as the largest among the WorldBorne, the biggest of the Comodes could look short by comparison.
>The rest of the WorldBorne address him as he takes his seat.
"You Are Hears The Call Korr Of The Feroxians, Correct?"
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>>2355968

"He is glad to be recognized and be of the same mind, This one is The Korr of the feroxians. You are the Korr of the metallic WorldBorne, yes?"

>Hears rests back in his chair, unbothered by the fact his blade is across his back
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>>2355365
I am very grateful.

How did you know what proportions it had to have when you had it made, may I ask?
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>>2356097
"Indeed."
"Now We Settle This Conflict In Full. That We Might Bring Our Focus Where It Is Needed Most."
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>>2356172
"You wish to Stand with us and kill those whom would set foot upon the Worlds of this system?

Our ways of war are different metal ones. This one requests that you man these chambers, fortifying and using the anti-star sailor weapons. Leave the battles of space to us. With luck and skill they should die before they reach the surface"

"Any information on them is also of import, for more of my allies"
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>>2356232
"I Will Give you One A Weapon To Combat One Of Their Most Powerful Weapons. One to Combat Fear. Your People Will Not Haunt Themselves In Fear Of the Unknown. For This I Will Give You Their Name."
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>>2356535
"This one thanks you, A name works well even if more must be discovered By ourselves"
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>>2356583
"Cryzaxiaat."
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>>2356098
"I didn't make it, my master War smith did"
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>>2356619
Y-yes, but how did you know the measurements of my body to make the order?
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>>2356631
"Remember that time you slept on Ru the night before my marriage, I told him the beings I trusted the most and deserved rewards. You were measured in your sleep"
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>>2356640
>she just stands there in stunned silence
>you feel that this is probably an apt time to go
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>>2356592
"This shall be relayed, Now then. Onto my own items of interest. Housing of your kin and the Constructions upon this world"

>He shifts slightly to lean forwards

"Your homes down here are.....not complete this one assumes. If you intend to remain here then they will be required to be finished. We will assist you if you so desire. Tangibly related to this, Is construction and refinement of our pre-existing structures. This place is meant to be a bastion, beyond reproach. We would like you to assist us in this"
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>>2356690
>He happily hands her the box and leaves, happily oblivious to the violation of basic rights that he ordered to be committed. One of the babies wave as the are carried away
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>The administrator continues to toot away on his saxophone, much to the chagrin of the napping security guard
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>Rukaar makes his way to the Dukedom embassy holding two more crates as his children sit on his shoulders
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>Taxla stands under the gate of the Dukedom embassy, overseeing that the staff hang the lanterns in the right spot
>He's standing eating a fruit, wearing his dark great trousers and a white shirt, on break from his own duties
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>>2356830
Ah Ranaos, I have a gift for you and fang
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>>2356840
Ah Rukaar, you are most welcome!
>He bows
I see your children are well. So, what do you with to gift me?
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>>2356861
>Rukaar opens one of the crates
"A suit of armour not unlike my own, a powered war suit with a cloaking device. This one was created specifically for you"
>The two Rumar pups make happy whistling sounds
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>>2356876
>Taxla inspects the gear
Superb craftsmanship, I will inspect it later once the festivities have ended.
>He motions to two idle Kroak who move to bring the crate inside
Your children are well then yes?
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>>2356888
>Rukessa snorts smoke before rukaar can answer, her nostrils resembling that of a dragon's.
"They are doing more than well, could you take this crate to Fang?"
>he holds up the second crate
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>>2356900
>He signals to some Yss workers to move it to his office and picks up Rukessa
She has grown much, and I see that the Heart has effected her. Perhaps it will aid her.
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>>2356911
>Rukaar scratches Rukandos' skull plates as Rukessa coos and whistles in Taxla's arms
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>>2356923
>Taxla smiles as he holds her, with Fang coming out of the embassy, unusually not carrying the Heart with him
"Ah Rukaar, good to see you and your young here. I thank you for the gift, it will serve me well."
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>>2356937
>Rukaar nods to the Kroak
Yours is model after the creature called a "Dragon". I wish I knew where to find one, that would be a great hunt don't you think?"
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>>2356951
"As do I, they would be worthy additions to the Dukedom."
>He takes Rukessa from Taxla and holds her in one of his massive hands
Surely you don't hunt reptilians?
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>A message arrives on the desk of the leading Pollupi Administrator inexplicably
>It reads"Why are you taking so long you tentacled fucks?"
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>>2356970
"Of course we do, they hunt us we hunt back. Its a cycle"
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>>2358919
Well, it sounds fair enough, but we may ask for the species at some point, regulations and all. Will you be joining us later for the celebration?
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>>2358929
"Celebration for what?"
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>>2356691
"Our Strongholds Are Complete In Defense. It Was Most Vital When They Were Built."
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>>2358935
"Then you and yours have sanctuary. This cuts down upon the workload, And This one still requests you assist with the fortification of the rest of the complex. You are free to deny him this, it is a hope"

>With a dismissive gesture Hears moves on

"And a final article before his speech leaves him. One of your Ferrarch's Mentioned that you have kin among other stars and other worlds, This one Believes that he has found one such being, currently murdering its way across a planet named Nox. Do you wish to have anything done with this information?"
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>>2358932
It is 50 years since Duke Scales of Gold took the Kroak throne, and these occasions are of great importance to the Kroak, and now in the Dukedom at large.
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>>2358938
"Nox?"
>Numideion extends his arm, palm open, and brings up a 3-D star map in the center of the room.
"Where Among The Void Does Nox Reside?"
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>>2358981
"That information eludes me. However Access to the planet can be achived through whisper-talk with one of my allies, their people are currently paying the price for waking the worldborne"

>As he speaks he calls up his own memory and taps along a holo pad, then gestures at the 3d map outlining an area

"That is the Drakul Space, in rough estimates. Secretive and deceitful they are not to be trusted, and they are aware that this one has contact with you, if not your location. Nox is their capital and as such we do not know where it is"
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>>2358989
>The Korr waves his hand and map shifts to a much closer view.
"This Is A Map Of The WorldBorne Sovereignty Before The War."
>The Map shows a generous area of space which occupies areas that make up Drakul, Feroxian, and several other star nations.

>Several star systems light up Ferox being the center of them all and another lights up in Drakul terrorize.

"These Drakul Must Have Unearth A Slumbering Worldborne From The Stronghold There And Decided To Prod For Information."

"When The Conflict Tore Apart Much Of Our Realm We Retreated To Ridden Strongholds Deep Underground To Ride Out The Storm."
>Numideion lets out what might be a groan before leaning back into his chair.
"Now The Cryzaxiaat Come For Our Key Holdout. Whether By Choice Or Coincidence I Know Not."
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>>2358943
"Why would I be celebrating?"
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>>2359014
"Then this one would ask for a copy of this map for confirmation purposes. And once more he offers the means to speak with these beings.

They will not attempt to return this Worldborne without some gain, so this is up to you."

>Hears is quiet as he finishes speaking, thinking. The beings are coming back, this imply's reparations or a cycle against the galaxy. the conflict they imply could be internal or this invader.......and if the second, possibly too tough to defeat.....too many unknowns
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>the probe continues to absorb the resources held in the mining facility
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>Jezebel sends a message to the admiral, something to do with an international research effort
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Rolled 88 (1d100)

>Meanwhile on Trojan Trio are making an anti-air battery in their backyard
>Roll for quality
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>Aboard the Mothership "Call to the Harvest" a service is being taken.Translated from Cryzaxiaat.
>Thousands of silent red armored Reapers stand at attention as one armored in gold and white speaks in a dark booming voice
<Brothers welcome all.Here we come to be blessed in the light of the crops that we sow.The hunger of our people will be resolved for millennia by our actions today>
>A massive emerald crystal of pyschoaether shines in the light of the room
<First we must sow in the soil of these worlds,using our holy weapons to irrigate the crops with blood.Then we must wait and guard our catch so that no pests infest it.Do not worry for the living brothers they will be reborn in the glory of the pyschoaether to serve a higher purpose just as our [UNTRANSLATABLE] have sworn! Now go to battle!>
>The Reapers cheer and drink ethermass mixed with water the bitter flavor of the H2O making them feel the bloodlust in their [UNKNOWN]
>The fleet jumps just outside to the Ferox system
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>>2359090
>Drakul stealth ships observe, sending calls for special forces transports to stand ready
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Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>2359090
>Crimson warships emerge from the dark void of space at the asteroid belt of the Ferox system.Some construction ships seem to be modifying the asteroids in the belt but the majority of the fleet moves on.This section of the fleet:200 corvettes 50 destroyers 20 cruisers 15 battleships,3 dreadnoughts and 7 carriers advance towards the fortress world
>The engines of the smaller ships racing as the carriers release a squadron of fighters and bombers each the bombers racing towards the planet to bomb the defenders
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>>2359090
>meanwhile the roman empire continues to expand and improve its massive system of frontier fortifications
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>>2359090
>Commander Jergen is carefully observing them, just in case they'll need help
>>2359086
>Meanwhile Trio have build a turrent outfitted with seeking missiles and chainguns in their backyard, megaplex is relatively safe from air attacks
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>A second Rupture of invaders breaks free from their wormholes spearheading towards the Caldorian fleet. Marked with red hulls pulsing with inner heat the second legion prepares for assault. Thousands of furnace dregs and overseers stand in formation with and eerie silence save for their internal forges burning hot. In front of the legion stands a beast of red metal and the look of a predator, it gives no words rather it's commands given via vast communication networks wired into each of his units. This is his last inspection of the 425th fleet before live combat with their prey. None will stand against the tide of fire and steel

>The fleet nears Unitum Ferro
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>>2359090
>The star map changes to a map of the local system showing the invasion fleet.
"The Reapears Come To Harvest."
>Murmors break out among the gathered Worldborne
"THEY WILL RECEIVE NAUGHT BUT FAMINE!"
>The Korr roars as he rises to his feet.
"Prepare All Forces For The Coming Attack!"
>War cries sound out as the Worldborne move to their positions and the chamber shifts revealing facilities befitting a command center.
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>>2359105
>Dell is working on his new personal ship when receives a message on a small pocket pc clipped to his hip. This message reads
>Dell, we are going on high alert. The moment that we have been preparing for is finally happening. I'm going to need you in the main building pronto, as nobody else has your key. -Dauges Vapor
It's about time.
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>In the past few months, the Ploraxians have been developing and making massive strides in military technology and development.
>from better infrastructure, combat doctrines, and cloaking, along with ship-building, the Ploraxians are trying to gain speed with everyone else
>they also seek to begin a cross-training exercise with fellow empires.
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Rolled 17, 7, 19, 1, 16, 3, 16, 20, 15, 10, 8 = 132 (11d20)

>>2359090
>As the sensors Detect this fleet emerging along their borders Hears rises from his seat

"They arrive. To battle Worldborn, May the allmother protect you"

>With a barked command, the Feroxians make haste, Practically sprinting for the shuttles and the new gift rukkar had given him.

>All across the Ferox system, the call is sent that the enemy has arrived and Hears voice is cast across the system, relayed and passed on, half of it directed at the encroaching fleets.

"Hunters, Masters, Packs, Groups, Smiths, Wisemen, This sun-path we face a foe who dares to enter our space, in defiance of our laws. The come with blade and bow, metal and bone to bring us harm. To Sully the surface of the all mother and her children like the filthy sky striders before them.

This one looks at them and he sees a tide, a fleet of beyond counting, relentless and all consuming. But then he looks to Ferox, to her sister worlds and he sees a few, so very few defenders, He sees blades gleaming with light, ready for the slaughter. And he sees HATE.

WE SEE THESE BASTARDS AND WE HATE. WITH THIS HATE, WE SHALL DRIVE THEM BACK, WE SHALL RAIN BLOOD UPON OUR WORLDS AND WE WILL LAUGH AND BURN THEM FROM THE VOID. HE SEES THEM COME AND HE SAYS THIS

LET THEM COME, HERE WE STAND AND HERE THEY DIE. NO INVADE SHALL MAKE HOME ON FEROX WHILE THIS ONE HAS BREATH. LET THE MURDER MAKE BEGIN"

>As the transmission ends, the counter attacks start

>>2359102
>The mothers anger opens fire upon the attackers, attempting to pick apart the bombers, even as the jungles begin to burn and a few underground chambers begin showing signs of strain. the orbital guns begin to bark at the invaders.

[first 6 for the anger at minus 4]
[next 5 at normal for orbital guns]
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>>2359111
>The First of the enemy ships near the cluster of steam powered vessels and the giant metal contraption that is Unitum ferro. A single message is sent to the republic
"Resistance is Useless, accept your doom"
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>>2359118
>meanwhile, they try and set up their military network to prepare for the onslaught of enemies which will arrive.
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Rolled 5, 11, 7, 16, 17, 19, 9, 18, 16, 13, 4, 11, 17, 19 = 182 (14d20)

>>2359120
>A cruiser is damage by the long range fire of the Anger.
>The ground batteries manage to hit four squadrons of the razor sharp corvettes.The corvettes continue rushing forwards heading straight towards the defenses
>The carriers send out 14 squadrons of bombers aiming at the superdreadnought to draw it off it's little allies
<Be still,fear not the Reaper for their duty is righteous>
-The Book of the Reaper Ch.187
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Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>2359124
>A message is swiftly sent back
"Good morning! And welcome to Unitum Ferro! If you would look to your assumed right you will see my beautiful ship that we call a planet. If you wish to survive the encounter you have initiated, then accept our negative response. If you wish to be wiped off of this plain of existence and used to fuel our massive race, continue with your 'assault'.
>Roll to convince
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Rolled 19, 8, 6, 1, 6, 14, 19, 7, 16, 17 = 113 (10d20)

>>2359131
>The furnace master chuckles to himself before sending the vanguard for his fleet to weaken the metal planet's defenses
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Rolled 20, 20, 17, 6, 7 = 70 (5d20)

>>2359130
>The Anger growls, switching fire to the bombers........too little to late. the first 5 rip away the shields, the second 5 takes away layers of plating.......and the last 4 hit viscous wounds along its core, bridge and engines.......It detonates in violence, the deathcry of a massive beast.

"AND FIRST BLOOD TO THE INVADERS, LET US REPAY THEM IN KIND MY BROTHERS. SHOW THEM HOW RIGHTEOUS THEY WILL BE IN DEATH"

[first roll to see how big a boom the ANGER makes as it dies]
[next 5 for anti orbital fire]

>The anti-orbital fire redoubles its effort, seeking to reap as much blood the anger had shed
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Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>2359154
[forgot the boom]
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>>2359029
>The security captain gets a message that another facility is under attack again
"Goddamnit now I'm mad.Get our other frigate "Son of Old McGee" out there and I'm taking two whole companies and armor there.Now let's move out you assholes.
>Within a few hours two frigates arrives at the world this time when the companies disembark on the planet they have two old Patton MBTs with them and they start moving in putting down sandbags and making a perimeter as they prepare to move in
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Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>2359136
>Half of the attack either misses or is absorbed by Unitum Ferro's mighty shield. The other half pokes through and hits a factory, demolishing it.
"I see how this is."
>Dell gives the order to have the planet simply consume the enemy fleet.
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Rolled 19, 18, 16, 9, 19, 15, 4, 2, 4, 13 = 119 (10d20)

>>2359158
>The planet doesn't do much as Unitum's ferro's defense fleet is torn to pieces without getting orders. The vanguard fleet fires into the metal world's maw
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Rolled 60, 16 = 76 (2d100)

>>2359154
>They shatter a battleship and the damaged cruiser is burned apart. The bulbous rounded hulls of the vessels hanging in the orbit of the planet as the rest of the fleet moves in
>The Corvettes are where the majority of the action is taking place and 25 of them ram themselves into the surface the others coming close and providing ground fire as the first wave of singing Reapers touch the sacred surface.Their plasma shotguns turning whoever they see to ash as they start spreading the caustic ethermass all over the soil and dead of the world
>Corvette kamikaze,First Wave
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Rolled 7, 5, 7, 14, 18, 13, 8, 16, 3, 17, 12, 18, 6, 2, 3 = 149 (15d20)

>>2359160
>Dell watches as planet's console catches fire, and the enemy's counter attack tears through the front lines.
"Shit shit shit shit SHIT! Get everybody out there right now, this is already not going well"
>as Dell puts out the fire, a good portion of the Unitum Ferro fleet responds to the attack.
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Rolled 8, 12, 11, 2, 7, 19, 18, 16, 6, 20 = 119 (10d20)

>>2359169
>A wave of Corvettes and Cruisers are torn to pieces by the combined power of the fleet. 4 battleships move through the smoldering wrecks that now drift towards unitum ferro as flaming debris. Behind the battleships advances the remaining corvettes that attempt to ram directly into the defense fleet and the metal world to allow their troops to land. Meanwhile Overseer 425 watches the glorious slaughter unfold ready to advance with the remaining fleet. His legion still silent despite the maelstrom of molten steel and hellish plasma that echoes around them
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Rolled 3, 10, 13, 3, 19, 11 = 59 (6d20)

>>2359166
"SO MUCH THEY FEAR US, THAT THEY WOULD RATHER KILL THEMSELVES THAN FACE YOU. PATHETIC.

ATTACK, NO QUARTER, NOT RETREAT"

>As the corvettes drop down, a battery is crushed, the chamber plunged into dust and fire. Feroxians hold the entrances, laughing and whooping alongside the Worldborne Allies

"BLESSED ARE THE HUNTERS, THE MOTHERS ENFORCERS. FOR MOTHER AND LUPERCAL"

[first 4 for anti orbital]
[next 2 for feroxians and mounted turrets on the ground, plus 4 to each due to choke points and weight of fire]
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Rolled 48, 100 = 148 (2d100)

>>2359177
>Dell has never been so angry in his whole life. He slams the big button with a sticky note on it that reads 'nom'.
"FUCKING FUCK"
>first roll for planet, second for ground troops brace
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Rolled 7, 6 = 13 (2d20)

>>2359185
>The first Reapers drop but they expected this,they knew the living would not go quietly into their noble destinies and that they would need some aid.They march forwards grimly singing their deathmarch in their deep voices dropping ethermass and little chunks of pyschoaether as they converge over the dead and towards the fortress opening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UeSwpJ6j-A
>They are dropped fresh reinforcements and Tripod walkers to join in the assault as the decimated front line slowly moves forward.The walkers spewing caustic and radioactive pyschoaether to clog the tunnels
>Walkers 1st Reapers 2nd +3 to walkers
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>>2359190
>The two fleets crash together in a ball of iron and death, grievous losses on both sides as Unitum Ferro's shield crumples under the weight of the relentless assault from the invading ships as well as the debris of both fleets. Soon the invaders make planetfall...
>...which turns out to be a huge mistake as Thousands upon thousands of clockwork automatons wait for them. Metal meets metal as the Caldorian troops are able to hold their ground and keep the extragalactic invaders at bay, Lesser overseer 743 leads a second assault against the ground forces garrisoned in a series of foundries and battlements
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Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>2359210
>Guess who forgot dice
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Rolled 3, 3, 10, 8, 14, 20, 4, 6, 12, 14, 7, 10, 4, 2 = 117 (14d20)

>>2359205
>And also bombers
<Remember never to Harvest before the crops are ready>
-Book of the Reaper Ch 1457
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Rolled 64 (1d100)

>>2359211
>the Furnace fleet army, overrun by automatons, takes innumerable casualties as the ruthless machines that make up Unitum Ferro's army rush fearlessly to battle.
"Serves them right. Fuckin... assholes"
>Dell radiates stress as he orders more ground troops to the battle.
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>>2359228
>The horde slows itself before it takes too many losses to advance, several transformer ships land and start converting the ground to the Overseer's ideals, as the ground shifts from neat bronze into dirrty rust and spiked iron millions of lesser dregs surge forward to throw themselves on the Defenders, a suicide charge unseen by the Caldorians.
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Rolled 20, 2, 5, 18, 4 = 49 (5d20)

>>2359227
>Another orbital bombardmnet, another lost cannon. Still they continue to bark, focusing on the carriers and larger craft this time

[first 3 rolls]

>The Feroxians die, dozens dropping with the walkers assault, but the Aliens will not take this juncture while the a single defender draws breath, they need time for their allies behind them to set up.......

[second rolls of feroxians and turrets. plus 4]
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Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>2359236
>Once more I forgot dice
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Rolled 16, 19, 9, 12, 19, 17, 16, 17, 1, 5, 12, 4 = 147 (12d20)

>>2359238
>Another battleship is destroyed by the fire.Massive rounds breaking the shielding and then opening the hull to the void. The fleet moves over the world and 20 massive walkers drop onto the heart of the defenders
>Walkers and Reapers form a crimson carpet but the superheavy machines march forward massive plasma beams gouging out the underground fortifications +5 to roll
>The Dreadnoughts open fire and Use All Power to Weapons as they fire barrage after barrage into the forts +3
>First 9 dreads,10 infantry,11 light walkers,12 superheavy walkers +5
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Rolled 58 + 4 (1d100 + 4)

>>2359239
>Dell slightly wants to die as he watches hundreds of his mechanical soldiers being torn to shreds.
"GET THOSE DAMN FACTORIES UP AND RUNNING BEFORE I FUCKING EXPLODE"
>in the mean time, Dauges is giving coordinates to 4 artillery locations, as well as giving a defense of millions of cheap drones similar of those to the Furnace fleet's own.
>d100 for defense, d20s for artillery
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Rolled 2, 6, 17, 2 = 27 (4d20)

>>2359272
Artillery
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Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>2359272
>The Furnace legion is relentless, tides of sinew melded with flesh attack the defenders, factories and fortresses fall under the iron tide, molten steel is freed from the landing ships to further toxify the landscape as the legion fights through the hundreds of layers that form unitum ferro
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Rolled 2, 7 = 9 (2d20)

>>2359268
>The planet cracks, the jungles burn and they sky takes on a glow of embers as the gases in the very air ignite under the blows of the dreadnoughts........A giant rent being torn open across the board and the many entrances to the structure being blown open.... until another barrage buries half. The walkers manage to make some headway, burning through some of the defenders to make a beach head.

>The defenders cackle and laugh, 50 remaining, And rather than retreat, they charge aiming To make as much damage as they can, a wild loping charge hurling grenades and swinging sabers. The turrets expending the last of their ammo.

[the charge and the turrets, no modifier]
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Rolled 95, 3 = 98 (2d100)

>>2359280
>Dell watches as his army is ripped apart.
"I want everybody evacuated to the underground now. This is our final measure."
>the workers in the main control building work relentlessly to get the rest of their army to the battlefield.
>first for defense, second for wave of heavy soldiers
"If the shit hits the fan any harder than it already has, then I want the sentinel brought online."
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Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>2359310
>The Defenders successfully hold against the tide, entire bulwarks made from.corpses of invaders. Bit their attack is endless and silent as they continue to pour into the lower layers as they tear apart the heavy troops in a fountain of slaughter
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>>2359300
>The Reapers stand side by side their hulking forms forming an unbroken line as the Feroxians run towards them.They wait singing their war songs as the Feroxians approach
<Let our souls be given to duty let no job go undone>
>100 yard
<The Reapers hand is everywhere the Reaper men are bound by fate.Puppets in his grasp>
>75 yards
<The Reaper men are coming and they've come to kick your [EXPLETIVE]>
>At 50 yards they open fire with their close range plasma shotguns the bursts of energy burning the charging warriors away as a massive beam courses over the surface of the world
>Cutting a massive pathway for the ocean to flood the underground tunnels and pathways as the Reapers spread their deadly seeds and in a show of honor they burn the dead on a funeral pyre.
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>>2359020
A party is a party, my friend.
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>>2359324
>As the men turn to dust, A last feroxian from the gates stares at the approaching army, before hurling his message, voice carrying like a gods roar

"FIRST BLOOD TO THE INVADERS, NOW LET US SEE HOW THEY FACE WAR UNDERGROUND."

>And with that,the great doors of the fortress drops shut, sealing away the feroxians and their allies, thick meters of metal barring their paths
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Rolled 65, 42 = 107 (2d100)

>>2359322
>it's almost like the Furnace fleet all stubbed their 'toes' and were put under a spell of immeasurable pain. The damaged army of Calor sweeps through them like they had Unitum Ferro's space fleet.
"Wow, that just happened I guess. Do we have any more factories available? Awesome, get them working."
>the factories of Unitum Ferro begin working tirelessly to build more troops to fight the invaders.
>first roll for offense, second for factory effectiveness
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Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>2359343
>The Head Overseer lands on Unitum ferro and leads the counter attack against the defenders with a series of animal looking constructs fronting the attack
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>>2359324
>Meanwhile...
>The construction ships have anointed fifty asteroids with the Holy Substance,crystalline structures already growing from them and dotting their surfaces.
>They are pushed in a trajectory towards the least defended of the three worlds in the system.The Reapers wish to save their strength to take the World of the Wolves and by the command of Harvester Gungyr Yec they will take it for the glory of the job
>The asteroids are fitted with thrusters to speed up their progress as the rest of the fleet moves out. The advance guard of the fleet moving towards the capital world of the system
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>>2359157
Violent acts will be met with force.
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Rolled 76, 28 = 104 (2d100)

>>2359354
"WHERE'S MY FUCKING SENTINEL, ALSO, I WANT THAT SHIP BOMBARDED NOW!"
>Dell orders for the ship that just landed on his planet to be bombed. As well as a superheavy defense against the new front.
>first roll for bombing, second for defense
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>>2359382
>The ship is turned into a molten wreck but not before a strange machine sprints off of it in a flash, meanwhile the legion continues it's assault
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Rolled 18, 17, 2, 15, 3, 13, 1, 14, 7, 7, 7, 2, 13, 9, 11, 17, 16, 5, 19, 12, 12, 1, 16, 10, 6 = 253 (25d20)

>>2359342
>The Reapers are thankful that they can continue their work unopposed and they continue to disembark more troops.Two Lechian (Thousand) Combine assault tanks are brought to the surface where their forms will be able to fit into the tunnels much more when the time comes along with hundreds of thousands of Wirelings,the basic ground troops of the Harvesting force,to join in the underground harvest.
>The Harvester Lord ignores these trivialities,he knows where the true battle will begin
>He has his carriers stay back disgorging fighters and bombers as the heavy ships dreadnoughts first and then battleships turn their fire to the stations of the Wild World
>The battle of Ferox has begun
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Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>2359391
>Forgot dice
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Rolled 74, 23 = 97 (2d100)

>>2359391
"I want that damn thing chased down and killed. I don't give a single shit who, or what it is. If it doesn't live here, Kill it.
>Dell sends a drone to identify the mechanical figure, while thousands of troops are sent to the front lines to fight.

>first roll to reinforce front lines, second to locate/identify mechanical figure
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Rolled 7, 14, 18, 3, 14, 12, 11, 11, 11, 11, 9, 10, 4, 8, 10, 16, 14, 13, 11, 8, 6, 5, 8, 8, 9 + 2 = 253 (25d20 + 2)

>>2359396
>A number of stations flash, damage occuring as a station dies, burst and flowered.......The other 15 open fire upon the dreadnoughts

[all are weapon platforms +2]

>A message line is directed at the Reapers flagship........
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>>2359397
>A mocking message is sent from the Harvest Lord to the warlord of the furnace fleet
<Need some help brother? You always were so disdainful of my walkers but perhaps they would serve you well now hah.>
>The Armored form laughs
<I hope your harvest goes well my friend.Our people need their fill and I do not intend to fail them>
>A blast shakes the ship the Harvester is on and the message cuts out
<Good luck>
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Rolled 12, 13, 1, 14, 11, 1, 15, 12, 18, 17, 6, 10, 20, 14, 17, 10 = 191 (16d20)

>>2359415
>He waves his hand
<Send in the Destroyers,tell them to launch their weapons at close range for maximum effect.>
>The Corvettes move forwards in a massive wave firing to slaughter any fighter pilot brave enough to race forward as the Destroyers blast all power to engines
<Send in seven squadrons of bombers forwards first then I want the dreadnoughts and battleships to continue their bombardment>
>Plasma torpedoes and massive beams of blazing energy pierce the void aiming for the embattled defenders
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Rolled 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2 = 34 (25d2)

>>2359448
>Several bombs detonate bombardments raining, ripping apart the 2nd of 16 stations, still they throw back as good as they can

>Still the line remains
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Rolled 14, 19, 14, 17, 17, 16, 5, 2, 16, 2, 12, 13, 7, 13, 17, 16, 20, 20, 17, 4, 15, 7, 1, 5, 2 + 2 = 293 (25d20 + 2)

>>2359476
.............umm, wrong dice
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Rolled 11, 5, 3, 14, 1, 3, 15, 4, 16, 9, 2, 7, 3, 16, 10, 17, 15, 1 = 152 (18d20)

>>2359481
>Sixteen squadrons of destroyers are blown from the void and the Reaper Lord is angered by this immensely
<My brothers die as we hammer our way through this defense there can be only one solution to this>
>He has the remaining nine squadrons unleash their torpedoes at the structures and then has his entire force move up at full speed towards the enemy
<FOR THE HARVEST WE SHALL TAKE THESE DAMNED THORNS EVEN IN WE HAVE TO THROW OUR BODIES UPON THEM>
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Rolled 19, 19, 18, 7, 7, 5, 7, 18, 10, 9, 19, 2, 17, 11, 2, 11, 11, 19, 8, 7, 14, 8, 5, 7, 15 + 2 = 277 (25d20 + 2)

>>2359516
>The third dies, leaving 13 stations left to attack
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Rolled 11, 8, 16, 13, 11, 1, 12, 14, 17, 19, 12, 16, 2, 3, 6, 16, 2, 3, 4, 18, 20, 4, 12, 2, 18 = 260 (25d20)

>>2359538
>Three cruisers die but they do not seem to care and with a crash they meet the stations head on their shields at full power to front and at full speed.Twenty-five cruisers smash into them and with full power.
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Rolled 9, 10, 7, 15, 11, 20, 12, 7, 20, 9, 9, 6, 4, 11, 20, 16, 12, 6, 3, 13, 8, 3, 13, 15, 20 + 2 = 281 (25d20 + 2)

>>2359547
>10 stations left, the roar of rage from ferox is almost palpable, Assault breaks and sunders, the roars of a people defied.

>Still the spluttering defenders unleash their fury upon the foe
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Rolled 18, 16, 19, 6, 5, 17, 20, 20, 13, 12, 10, 15, 3, 2, 8, 6, 9, 10, 6, 14, 4, 7, 7, 12, 4 + 2 = 265 (25d20 + 2)

>>2359579
>The battleships of the fleet open fire as eleven cruisers are destroyed the battle is taking it's toll on the invaders but the Reaper ships aim towards the surface whenever they fall so that even in death they may do their duty
>The battleships are at such point blank range that they cannot even miss and the Warlord calms down as he sees victory almost in his grasp +2 from close range
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Rolled 3, 17, 16, 15, 1, 16, 17, 17, 2, 9, 10, 10, 4, 20, 14, 10, 15, 12, 17, 18, 6, 15, 5, 8, 6 + 2 = 285 (25d20 + 2)

>>2359592
>then there were 8. Only the purpose built remain, the civilian stations now dead in space

>The line to the fleet is still blinking, still waiting
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Rolled 4 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>2359602
>The entire fleet pushes as six more cruisers die in the void they move forward as a massive wave and fire all as one.
>+20 from double or more ships
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Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>2359620
>With the Last Pieces of the defenses in place, they unleash their last
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Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>2359631
>>2359620
>With unrestrained ferocity the Feroxians at last deal stunning damage to the invasion force and one hundred and thirty corvettes along with all of the forces remaining cruisers and ten battleships are destroyed in a move of tactical genius
>But the Harvest will not be denied and the remaining seven hundred vessels of the fleet warp in at once,reality almost collapsing under the weight of such a maneuver
<You have cost me much savages but now you die>
>+50 from pure overwhelming strength
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Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>2359652
>The laughing stations continue to fire, Burning with fury and rage, they attack once more. a single line makes it to the harvesters ship

"This one awaits bellow.......if you can reach him"
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>>2359357
>stealth ships move close to the strange crystals, observing from a safe distance
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Rolled 54, 89 = 143 (2d100)

>>2359668
>>2359652
>The take heavy losses losing sixty more corvettes,twenty destroyers and fifteen cruisers in the process but the world is in sight and space is theirs
<All ships commence bombardment leave the surface ashen and dead. The Harvest will wait enough of our forces are bled today.>
>The ships turn to their task with grim efficiency and start turning the surface to ash in preparation of ground operations
+50from 600+ ships
>Meanwhile asteroids filled with ethermass start crashing into the third world in the system
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>>2359357
>>2359668
>Little Confederate bot is seen observing them
>Jergen is awaiting, watching if feroxians will need help
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>>2359712
>Ferox burns

>The sky turns Black with the shadows of the enemy ships, streaks of light smashing to the ground like the wrath of the all mother. Gentle inclines and harsh cliffs crumble down to a blackened glass. Islands, carefully warded against the polluting power of industry shatter and sink. The very seas wither and writhe in pain as they detonate and boil.........Hell lands on Ferox, and the sight is enough to turn Hears' stomach to a rage stewing storm of retribution.

>Still many feroxians survive, even as many die before shelter is found.

>Hears speaks, his voice transmitted across the planet by the communications system, the last of it directed at the reapers ships in orbit

"You burn the all mother. This, is beyond all horror and pain. And this one tells you now, He will not allow it to stand.

He awaits your landing and then I will rend you limb from limb"

>The line cuts as the feroxians wait in grim silence, their joyful spirit gone, their homeworld defiled
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>>2359749
>As Ferox burns from the invaders another fleet enters, this one bearing the marks and design of the Rumar. Most of the empire's warships are present as Rukaar Voxs Hears
"Am I too late brother?"
>No pride is in the warlord's voice, rather replaced with worry
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>>2359762
"Kill them. Then this one is going to take their war lord."

>His voice is cold, hollow even.
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>>2359749
>A Belaniran fleet enters the system of Ferox, to be precise a force made up of battleship, 3 cruisers, 3 carriers, 4 destroyers and 6 frigates
Jergen:Were sorry for violating your territorial integrity, but we cannot stand and let your planet burn
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>>2359782
"Excused. Burn them from the sky, then burn the third world in the system. Burn them all"
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>>2359786
>in a surprising turn of events, the Ploraxian arrive
>a squadron of cruisers, and 2 squadrons of destroyers, as well as 2 battleships arrive
>they open a channel.
Hail, Feroxian. We are here to provide support against the enemy.
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>>2359786
>Drakul special forces carriers enter the system under the cloak of stealth arrays, closing in on the crystals
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>>2359762
>Forgot fleet count 2 super dreads, 15 battleships, 20 frigates, 25 Corvettes
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Rolled 69, 89, 78 = 236 (3d100)

>>2359762
>>2359782
>>2359796
>The Warlord would have what the people of this galaxy would call a migraine
<"This is it?After all I have crushed to get here this is what I get?Break the fleet into thirds and attack all ships attack>
>He has 200 warships attack the Rumarian warfleet +30 from more than twice as many ships and warlord
>200 go for the Ploraxians +50 for just how outnumbered and outgunned they are
>The remaining 200 go for the small Belnarian force +50 as well for how outnumbered they are
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Rolled 41 (1d100)

>>2359831
BATTLE STATIONS! FIRE AT WILL!
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>>2359796
"Normaly this one would have you destroyed, but we don't have time for this now. Orders are the same. Destroy the third planet, destroy the invaders. The warlord is this ones"
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Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>2359831
>Several frigates and battleships crumple under the attack as the Rumar proceed to surge headfirst into the enemy
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>>2359845
>more ships swoop down into the atmosphere of the third planet, now surrounding the crystal
>samples begin to be taken
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Rolled 89 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>2359831
>Confederacy's little force is hit hard, with 3 frigates being destroyed
>Jergen commands his troops to fire at them(+10 due to heroic char and +10 due to advanced tech)
>Meanwhile several ships leave the carriers to gather samples of crystals and aethermass
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>>2359855
>teams go down to the surface, hanging off cords to acquire as much crystal as the ships can hols
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>>2359934
>Confederacy's shuttles land and robots alongside hazmat suited greenskins quickly take the samples of crystals and liquids into safe,as far as they know, glass containers
>Some of them wave to drakul and quickly leave
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>As the last shots are traded, the evacuation fleets land and the Feroxians as well as what worldborne allies they can gather are pulled from the ruins of the planets.

>The federation fleets do a great strike, cleaving 200 ships from the sky and burning many walkers on the planets as they evacuate......And with The last bursts of power the fleets retreat, leaving the now decimated planet for the reapers to sow their blood and ash stained seeds, waiting for the fruit to be borne.......

ENDING: Ferox terminated, Fortress world, terminated, Planes world terminated. 4 billion feroxians recovered. Nearly all world borne recovered.

>As the silence settles over the dead system, the Reapers descend to their new prize
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>>2359946
>Jergen overlooks the samples being send to Ti'ed
>He then looks at the feroxians on the carrier and calls hears
Jergen:Were....sorry for your loss, they will pay for their works, right now, where shall the remaining ones live
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Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>2359934
>They are pursued by a quartet of Reaper fighters that have been sent back to guard the Harvest
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Rolled 59, 41 = 100 (2d100)

>>2359988
>fighters deploy to chase them away from the hidden ships still harvesting, as the largest Drakul vessel attaches cables to the base of the crystal
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>>2359958
>The feroxian stares ahead, his gaze unfocused. his answers only half thought through.

"There is a 4th world.......we.....we can use it there"

[genral mood music]
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>This is the Federal News Network reporting in as the first waves of the Invasion hit, which we now know as the Cryzaxiaat. Currently the Feroxians home system along with the holdouts of a new race dubbed the Worldborne have come under siege.
>Other reports are coming in of attacks on colonies throughout Federal space by Cryzaxiaat fleets.
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>>2360027
Jergen:Understood. Will you require help from Confederacy? We can provide
>The carriers head to the fourth world
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>>2360093
"This one....he thanks you. That is....not needed..at this time"

>A lump seems to have formed in the feroxions throat..... the reality seeming to sink into his numb tone, edging closer to despair than anything else
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Rolled 79, 43 = 122 (2d100)

>>2360017
>The Mothership of the Reapers warps to them firing it's main batteries with abandon at the large ship while more fighters emerge
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>>2360027
>The Korr Walks up next to Hears, staring out into space as well.
"It Is A Hard Feeling.....We Are Familiar With It From The Last Time The Cryzaxiaat Showed Themselves. But We Never Paused In Our Defense."
>He turns to look at Hears.
"Do Not Allow Despair To Take Hold. Remember...Anything Broken Can Be Reforged."
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>>2360124
"That may be true Korr.... yet it is not the same with homes or hope. Revenge denied to us."

"But......we will endure. we will always endure"
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>>2360133
"Good. It Is The Greatest Offense To Your Enemy, To Survive All Their Endevors To End You."
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>>2360115
Jergen:I understand, we shall talk later, as you need time to think alone
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Rolled 96, 75, 27 = 198 (3d100)

>>2360123
>a single round impacts into the heavy gunship, slicing off an engine in the process
>the ship manoeuvres behind the bulk of the crystal, and continues attaching itself to it while bombers seek to disable its main weapons and fighters fend off enemy aircraft
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Rolled 15, 10 = 25 (2d25)

>>2355322
>The Metal being Attempts to dodge the gunship projectiles and avoid being caught in the trap.
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Rolled 17, 13 = 30 (2d20)

>>2360346
>more ships rise over the hills, sending missiles and lance fire in droves
>police forces have set up a roadblock further ahead, hovercraft funneling it into a hall of bullets
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Rolled 21, 16 = 37 (2d22)

>>2360385
>>2360385
>One missle hits throwing it off balance.
>The Lukalkili can see the roadblock but new air units approaching force it to try and run the blockade.
[LOUD METALlIC NOISES]
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>>2360402
1st roll is to dodge the next volley of missiles
2nd roll is for attempting to run the road block
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Rolled 7, 9 = 16 (2d20)

>>2360434
>the ships grow in number, never letting it out of their sight
>the missiles go wide, police hovercraft unloading cryo-bombs and scattergund into the target
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>>2359847
>Jezebel requests an audience with Rukaar on Trojan, relating to the recently sighted invaders
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>>2360595
>Rukaar makes his way to Jezebel happy to speak with one of the xenos he actually trusts, he is in full power armour making him stand nearly 11ft tall, a truly towering figure
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>>2360627
>Drakul part spears from the enterence to the Drakul embassy, however Rukaar is now too tall to fit in the doorway properly
>roll a d100 to cram yourself in
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Rolled 31 (1d100)

>>2360636
>Rukaar curses to himself about how Jezebel should be taller and things along those lines
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>>2353562
>meanwhile, the Ploraxian Embassy on Trojan has provided an invitation to all Top Brass of the various nations in the Galactic Federation to attend a Strategy Conference on Trojan, where strategies and plans can be outlined to deal with the threat
>leaders and diplomats of the various nations are also invited.
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>>2360652
>he manages to fit a shoulder in, however he runs cracks through the opulent stone architecture as he tries
>dust scatters to the ground, as the guards stare at him through their masks, unimpressed

>d100
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>2360464
>The creature dodges all the projectiles this time and is able to narrowly dodge the magnetized traps. It now breaks into a sprint towards the Foundry with stealth being no longer an option
>Roll is for how far he gets assuming nothing gets in his way.
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Rolled 2, 8, 1, 10 = 21 (4d20)

>>2360666
>a gunship rises above it, a massive magnetic platform beginning to rip at the metalform mass
>all ships open fire, and police arm heavy chain weaponry before opening fire
>gunship, two aircraft, one police
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Rolled 41 (1d100)

>>2360664
>He continues to curse as he pushes through
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>>2360681
>less cracks than before emerge, but his head is now proving a barrier to entry, and he has caused millions in damages by that move alone
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>>2360686
>He gives up and removes his suit, now in his skin suit, he tears the cape off his power armour and wraps it around himself for more cover, he carries on
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>>2360698
Ah, Rukaar.
I was wondering when the loud banging noises would stop.
You seem less armoured than usual...

Regardless, I called you here today to discuss the invaders.
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>>2360705
"I had to remove my armour, just ignore that. What of the invaders? I too have been planning to deal with them"
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>2360679
>Dodging all of the weapons fire from the vehicles Jaioc Believes he's in the clear, a police officer throws a flashbang blinding the worldborne and causing him to crash into a building on the left due to disorinetation.

>Roll is for getting back up out of the wreckage
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Rolled 57, 40, 77 = 174 (3d100)

>>2360712
Right...

Regardless, the invaders must be studied, and this study will inevitably require the general killing of various individuals and groups, and the theft of their technology and resources.

I have been told to seek allies in doing this, and your findsmen came to mind, having performed similar tasks in the past

>>2360715

<Authorising Theta Launch>
<Theta Launch Approved>
<Firing tactical ballistic missile>

>gunships and that one police officer engage with close range, hyperapidfire weaponry, shredding the beast to pieces
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>>2360723
Kurluk is currently fighting, you won't be able to use his skill. Would lesser skilled findsmen help.
And what exactly will they be studying, where will they be sent?
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Rolled 11 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

>>2360723
wrong dice used [20, 18, 9] are proper dice
>Jaioc couldnt begin to get reoriented soon enough and found himself hit by a barrage of missles and rapid fire guns. Greatly compromising the integrity of Jaiocs armor plating.

>As the guns settle for a moment to let the smoke clear. Jaioics managed to get himself together enough to realize fighting is the only option and grabs a piece of steel from the building rubble.

>Roll is for throwing at the gun ship.
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>>2360732
They would quickly respond to sites where the invaders are currently attacking.

The main targets of study are the crystals that tend to appear once the imvaders begin a planetary siege, they are heavily guarded and difficult to repossess.

You do not have to worry about deploying researchers for study, you simply need to provide a form of shock trooper to prevent the enemy from counterattacking before we are done at a location

>>2360752
>the impact damages a gunship, however, they suddenly decide to retreat, forming a perimeter around the foundry

Remind me why we have stopped killing it again?

Doc says if we let it in the foundry and then kill it, we’ll have more living metal to study afterwards.

I’m going to murder him once this is done.

>dozens more gunships arrive on the scene, now in a circle around the foundry
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>>2360761
"And who else are you contacting to help your empire make this team or was it just my kind?"
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>>2360769
We have attempted to get hold of the UE for matters relating to being manipulative and researching things simply to keep an eye on them, however they have yet to respond.

I do have a list of others to contact however
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>>2360779
"Well I am note than willing to give aid."
>He rolls his shoulder
"Have you used the suit yet?"
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>The retreating ships confuse Jaioc perhaps something attacks them else where that they must go fight.
>The way clear, stealth becomes viable and Jaioc makes his way through back allies and over slum structures. before reaching of the walls of the foundry property.
>Scaling the walls and entering the facility wasnt to hard aside from a few locked doors but the Worldborne stumbled inside the injuries now catching up to it continued forward using its sword as a support, until it dropped to a knee before a vat of molten metal and dipped its hands in.
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>The Reaper Lord is tired
>He walks the burned landscape of the Wolf World as it's surface is transformed in bursts of light and emerald lightning as ethermass is spread throughout the world
<So much lost for three worlds.I must call a meeting of my brothers I fear the Reaping must slow down our conquest due to this setback>
>On the other worlds turrets of all sizes are emplaced around the Harvest fields as engineering teams raid any and all facilities for information on the galaxy at large as they erect massive Vox towers to call the others and have them hunt down the ones known as the "Drakul" no crop thievery shall be allowed on their watch
>And a shipyard is constructed among the rubble of the Void and the destroyed ships on both sides are being brought to it's massive form to be remade
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>>2361387
<Next we shall move on the ones known as the Ku'narians.But for now we shall wait my brothers there is much to be done.And it is time for for you do your duty as well.>
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>While Ferox is born again a small scouting force is sent into the Kunarian space
>The Reaper Lord has sent one of his Lieutenants,Shawnrok,to see if the worlds are suitable for a harvest
>Well it would be an assault force for any other race but for the Reapers it is just small change as they drift deeper into Ku'nar space
>A dreadnought,three battleships,twenty cruisers,four carriers and thirty corvettes
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>While all this is happening Karl arrives on Trojan to meet with the Ploraxians and all others who would wish to discuss the invasion.And to propose a plan.He makes sure to have his Vox online so that he can hear any updates from the 3rd Fleet as they may make contact with the enemy
>He sits waiting for any others
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>>2362151
>The ships meet no resistance, but one civilian trading vessel, which sends out a hail
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>>2362153
>The shaman enters, leaning heavily on his marked staff chinking and rattling as the totems clink against the tough curled wood. The shaman himself seems to have Aged centuries, A gaunt look and wasted appearance under his cloaks serve as a stark contrast to the intelligence still glinting in his eyes, The mind within still as honed as before.

>He stops beside the door and looks at the Admiral, slow and broken Earf' coming from his throat

"I apologize for......my intrusion Admiral....May I witness these...... proceedings?"
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>Joseph takes a deep breath and then steps forward to address the galaxy at large

Greetings fellow federation members, we at the Confederation have recently signed the relevant treaties and wish to wish everyone a prosperous future
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>>2362162
>A rumar approaches the speaker, the Large humanoid shark woman Stopping a few meters from the 3 feet tall being

"Greetings upon you. I am korkaii, the acting master of feroxians on trojan currently"
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>>2362161
"Yes Oathmake that is quite alright. My plan hopefully shall help us win this war. I seek the talents of a remarkable translator to undertake it. I wish to find the key to their language and then use it to hack communications and find out their plans before they can hit us."
>>2362162
"Nice to meet you my good being."
>He tips his cap
"Welcome to Trojan."
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>>2362172
Hello, what's all this then
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Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>2362159
>They send an old Reaper prayer to the vessel and pay it no heed. Well besides strengthening their shields as they have learned many of the more desperate species will arm their civilian vessels to explode rather than join the harvest.
>They log the message and start to scan the planet for military installations
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>>2362176
>they find an odd absence of them.
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>>2362172
"Languages were.......a specialty of mine.....But mothers voice is........dimmer now, the spirits......do not respond as fast or......as numerously now......But a prisoner would supply........enough to work from"
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>>2360786
I have indeed it does fit my form accurately, and is in working condition
>she pauses
I have another matter to attend to, and so we must cut this one short
>>2362153
>she eventually ends up taking a seat
Fill me in, what’s happened so far?
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>>2362175
"A new ambassador and a meeting my friend surely the most exciting of news. What do you think of my plan to decode the enemy language any thoughts?"
>>2362178
>>2362184
"We're trying to find a way to hack the enemy communications. Oathmake says he could probably decipher their language if we had a prisoner. I wonder who would have the stealth tech and the experience with that?"
>He stares at the Drakul raising an eyebrow
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>>2362194
Yes, I wonder.

What’s in it for us?
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>>2362177
>The Lieutenant knows a trap when he sees one
<Have a wireling team take down to the surface to scout out and find the enemy presence and take that tug ship with boarding craft. I want no warnings of our arrival.>
>With a burst of light the freighters engines are crippled as a laser burst tears through them. Small boarding pods making their way around it.
<If they show no resistance and are unarmed let them be with mercy. We have not come to kill life we have come for the Harvest's call>
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>>2362194
>The Feroxian looks at the Drakul, brow furrowing, lips moving before he shakes his head and speaks a common trade tongue.

"Would this require me to join them? or trust them to get the prisoner here alive?"
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>>2362196
>Upon boarding the vessel, they find several engineers trying to repair what they can
>All are armed, but none have drawn their weapon
>They are all shouting angrily at the boarders, but stay out of their way
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>>2362194
I see,
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I have to inform you that the empire will not be very helpful in this crisis.
The emperor has ordered our forces to man our fortified frontiers and look after our own territory.
We're willing to send supplies and aid but when it comes to sending troops my hands our tied.only the embassies here and in the UE are being maintained the rest are being closed for the duration of this crisis
I'm sure our retreat into isolation isn't great news for you but our experiences with migratory invasions in the past have left us somewhat paranoid
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>>2362195
"The Belnarians have already told us about how you've been stealing crystals from the enemy so why not steal the enemy while you do it?"
>>2362207
"It is alright friend. We hope that you do not get touched too much by this invasion. But when they come in greater strength I must warn you that the UE cannot hold them forever."
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>>2362194
I’m sorry but we are too weak to help you in your plan fleet wise, our race is small though and can help in any boarding operation.
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>>2362203
>The massive Reapers have trouble getting through the cramped corridors but they manage to disable the Vox array,permanently,but they have the crew sent at a slow pace to the far off world
>But before they go they have a data transfer set up on the ship's database and attempt to find anything they can.
>Meanwhile the shuttle is just setting down on the surface of the world...
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>>2362216
>>2362207
"The Feroxians and their second wind allies cost the invaders roughly half their forces. your hunkering down should keep you safe. We do not hold this against you brothers of the All-mother."

>>2362195
"Other than to murder those who would attack you? Maybe Stealing their ships"
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>>2362153
Good to see your stil alive Karl.
>Markon says now having entered the room
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>>2362216
You failed to answer the question
>>2362226
They have yet to attempt to attack us, and we don’t want to make them do so by angering them unless you are willing to provide us with incentive to risk ourselves in such a way
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>>2362237
"You think they will leave you alone? You think they wont attack you eventually, finding your hiding hole?
Attack while you have the advantage and support of your allies. the same works in war, dule or ship combat"
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>>2362224
>Several men stand in a comm room.
Sir, they have crippled the craft, and have boarded it!
>The officer sighs
A shuttle landed sir!
>the officer turns
send a militia patrol, ONE, patrol, and make sure they do not fire.
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>>2362244
Well they might.
So what exactly was the incentive?
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>>2362219
"That works with me.It is always good to have more allies here.Now I have a question for you but I shall leave it for later."
>>2362232
"As well as you Markon.The United Empire has not yet engaged the enemy what of your forces?"
>>2362237
"Well why not kill two birds with one stone? Grab crystals and information as well as help us?"
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>>2362224
>one squad approaches on ATVs, two to a vehicle
>upon seeing the opposing force, they dismount, and slowly approach
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>>2362250
"You have allies to support you here. If this continues, that may not be the case. There is your incentive, Possibly grateful worlds saved....more people to scam, more resources and favors to exploit. That is how your kind works"
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>>2362248
>The Wirelings disperse and Vox back on the status of the world:It seems to be a small outpost.No major military presence and shall be an easy conquest if chosen for Harvest.
>They then take positions around the shuttle sighting up the advancing militia patrol
>Onboard his dreadnought the Lieutenant thinks
<Take them out and leave no witnesses of your intrusion.We shall leave this world be in peace but I must inform the Reaper Lord that these lands are ripe for conquest>
>The Wirelings receive their orders and open fire from their positions as their shuttle goes on a strafing run on the militia men
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>>2362266
>Forgot roll
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>>2362260
Knowledge is power, and secret knowledge is secret power.
How do I know I can trust any of you with the invaders language?
The last thing I would want is for enemies to converse with them behind my back.

However, we could be convinced to assist, given that the federation assist us in acquiring the crystals for our own use.
>>2362263
I am done talking to you, do not attempt to converse further, I see that your race is simply below the intellectual threshold required to hold intelligent conversation.
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>>2362272
"I assure you, your presence is not any more pleasant for me than mine is for yours leech"

>He smiles, teeth flashing and returns his gaze to the admiral
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Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>2362266
>The radio pipes up with the screaming of engagement
Oh no no no...
Shit, air support, get there now!
>>2362271
>two of the twelve are torn apart
>They throw up their shields, and draw weapons
OPEN FIRE! KILL EM ALL!
>roll to take out infantry first
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>>2362272
"I shall inform any other who are interested in the crystals of this.I know the Belnarians may be able to help you with this."
>>2362275
"Play nice.The only way you'll get the All-Mother back is by working with us and killing these bastards."
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>>2362285
I am not entirely sure you heard me.
I said “for our own use”
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>>2362285
"You can not be serious.......you expect us to allow the Drakul to take these crystals. If they refuse to bend then they should be discarded, another way sought. If anything the crystals fall under Feroxian ownership, and as shaman i Deem them too unstable to be used by anyone"
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>>2362279
>These warriors of the Reaper are not so easy to bring down and they return fire taking down a few more militia men
<They die just like Species 1432 right brothers? Continue fire I want that armor taken out now>
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>>2362289
>>2362286
>He walks away letting them figure out things themselves
>>2362219
>He Voxes the Confederation Ambassador
"Is there anytime you could set up a meeting? I have an idea to use those boarders of yours.It involves grabbing an enemy warship if you're up for it."
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>>2362296
>The shaman simply follows the figure untill he vanishes

"Unfortunate"
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>>2362260
"My forces have been keeping watch for enemy movements and this is what they have to report so far....around a few days ago several fleets showed up near the galactic southeast and began a campaign against federal nations there."
>He brings up a galactic map showing battle lines cutting through the territory of several nations.
"The Holy theocracy of Dun'gonzog, Alor migratory tribes, Worm caller collective, Democratic borealeous systems,
And Damos star empire have all come under siege. Much of their territories have been occupied. Worse, several large invader fleets have broken past their lines and begun large campaigns further into federal space."
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>>2362289
The crystals are ours, it’s the law.
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>>2362292
>The sheilds withstand much of the fire, but one militia man is clipped
>Several air vehicles are approaching
>The troops slowly withdraw, firing as they go
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>>2362296
>After conferring with the central government and the electorates, the ambassador responds

Yes that’s agreeable, would now be good?
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>>2362303
"What law? tell this one, that you dont wish to speak with.
The law of land? it is out land
Law of creation? they are not made by you
Law of salveage? the war isnt over yet
The law of parasites, to steal is to make it yours? that is theivery. So what law do you use?"
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>>2362304
>They intensify their fire,plasma rifles glowing red through the night.A few of them arm and prime anti armor grenades as the shuttle/gunship overcharges it's weaponry
<The Lieutenant said no witnesses after all>
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>>2362308
It’s literally in Drakul law.
It was signed in a few hours ago.
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>>2362306
"Hmmm maybe.I might have to stop two of our ambassadors from killing each first."
>He Voxes Rukaar to separate the Drakul and Feroxian as they are his allies
>>2362301
"Who's space are they heading towards? And how many worlds were lost?"
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>>2362310
>The remaining ku'unarian forces are torn apart
.
>The three shuttles arrive
>troops drop to the ground
>as the troops take up position, the three aircraft begin firing on the retreating shuttle
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>>2362314
"Your laws are not ours, and it is our space, your laws hold no power there"

>His face is impassive
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>>2362315
"Fighting continues on the ground through resistance movements but many worlds have been conquered and these forward fleets are targeting everything they can get near without rhyme or reason."
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>>2362317
>The shuttle makes it away with a few dents and the Wirelings make some lewd hand gestures at the reinforcements as they head back to orbit
<I have alerted the fleets they are moving in now on four of the worlds of these people.I will take my own against a fifth,I want a worthy world for my conquest.I hear the blood of heroes makes the Harvest so much sweeter>
>Already warships are exiting warp among the Ku'narian worlds open firing on any ships they find in orbit and landing heavy walkers to begin the conquest of their targets.+10
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>>2362319
Your laws hold even less power there, don’t they?
Owing to recent events of course.
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We keep on hearing about these crystals, what exactly are they? Why do they cause such strife
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>>2362330
"I see that i need to fit your steryotypes to be understood, so lets play the dumb savage.
The law about the system is still in place. If you enter then you are declared enemies and will be shot dead."

"Lets hope this gets through to you"
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>>2362338
Growths planted by the invaders on the recently conquered planets in the feroxian system.
They appear heavily guarded, and are an important asset to our enemies, likely holding the key to defeating or starving them out.
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>>2362345
"And you wish to take them for yourselves, and if you do then you will use them against other members of the fediration.

They will be destroyed, and that is that"
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>>2362343
What exactly will you shoot me with?
And if you can still shoot me with something, why haven’t you shot the invaders with it?
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>>2362349
Why would we use them against other member of the federation?
If it came to war, I don’t care how many shiny rocks we have, we can’t kill you all.
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>in the Confederation systems, rumor of the strange crystal growths are growing and several corporations have pooled their resources to place a massive bid for any samples of these strange objects. This is all done Anonymously of course.
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>>2362352
"I am a shaman, you yourself know the spirits weapon. But of course you refer to the conflict.......Hmm, do tell how you learned of these rocks. I notice a absence of Drakul ships in the destroyed list"

>>2362354
"Do not act foolish, it would not be the first time you stab another in the back for personal gain. this is merely the next natural step"
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>>2362360
That’s because we have advanced cloaking on all of our vessels.
>>2362360
You would know, being nothing but a selfish animal.
Unlike your kind, we have a sense of self preservation where we do not attack overwhelming forces of starships with no plan other than to “attack the enemy until it is 200% dead”
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>>2362325
>peaceful farming worlds fall easily under foot
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>>2362365
"You entered the system, in defiance of our laws. You refused to help where others did, excusable given inclination to cowardice and deceit. And what of the mutated beast king whos sword brought this invasion here, while the others fought you skulked and didnt lift a finger. Well this goes no further, any holders of the crystals will die, be they invaders or federation. And this one doesnt care if they have to swim through the void to accomplish this goal, that is as is."

>The shaman returns his expression to neutral.

"But any more whisper-talk will yield nothing.......so with that in mind, Assist us or drink some blood from your own jugular."

>And with that the shaman leaves....a thought already taking root in his mind, however ugly it may be
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>>2362370
I dozed off for most of that, you were talking for so long.
But we shall bring you the living invader regardless, and proceed to thoroughly ignore your posturing on the dangers of the crystals which you have yet to come into contact with in any way whatsoever, as long as the federation assists us in procuring the crystals.
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>>2362358
>large anonymous bids are placed by nobody in particular
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>>2362377
>The shaman is already gone
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>Across the federation, Operations are underway on the Alpine world of the feroxians. 4 billion beings all crammed onto a world next to people who not a month before would have been murdering each other. For now the situation is Primarily stable but near 10 thousand feroxians have stated their thoughts on the matter and broken away.....8500 manage to leave without dying or being maimed often through subterfuge or stealth.

>Hears Has seen off 6 attempts to wrest control from him in ritual combat, 8 assassinations and 1 particularly painful poisoning. All the while organizing temporary bunkers, defenses, homes, and hunts.

>The world borne are given a palce to start digging at the base of the planets largest mount, and the Feroxians themselves make do with trying to hollow out the surrounding ranges, making New homes there inch by inch, stone by stone, foot by agonizing foot.

>This world is barely touched, but hopefully the start is good enough
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>>2362216
>>2362226
now that the bad news has been delivered I do have good new

what I can promise is at least one fleet of "observation" I can promise war subsides and supplies to help you keep fighting I can promise aid after this over to help rebuild and I can offer asylum for refugees of the invasion on our many frontier worlds
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>Rukaar and several other beings, seemingly mercenaries, are at the Trojan ship docks preparing for something, the speak over a table which is cover in texts and holopads
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>>2362463
Where are you off to Rukaar?
You seem to have more than your usual entourage in tow.
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>>2362474
I am going to do something that every fiber in my body tells me not to, but it will end this invasion if we do it right
>A merc speaks
"So they are hunting something, seeking revenge. We use that"
>Rukaar nods
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>>2362476
What could possibly worse than the current crisis that you feel you could unleash upon the galaxy?
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>>2362480
"The crisis that nearly exterminated my people and purged half the galaxy according to the tales"
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>>2362401
>The Belaniran Expeditionary Fleet returns to the orbit of remaining feroxian planet
>Out of it descends a carrier and a message to Hears
Jergen:Good morning Hears, we have come with what aid we can bring
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>>2362484
Narg:Why would you do that?...
Grod:That is not a good idea
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>>2362484
Sentient machines...
How do you plan on turning them back off afterwards?
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>>2362484
that sounds like a terrible plan
an absolutely insane, foolish and idiotic plan

I might be in
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>>2362484
"And you think releasing them is a good idea?"
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>>2362491
Does the saying not go 'fight fire with fire"
>>2362492
We have not gotten there yet
>>2362498
We will point them at the enemy, hopefully this works
>>2362496
Good, we'll need silver tongues to convince them not to kill us
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>>2362499
Garry:Said fire is controlled...and can you control them?
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>>2362499
Well if worse comes to worst, we can always just turn on another ancient fallen machine empire to fight the current one.
I’m coming with you to make sure you don’t get everyone killed, just so you know.
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>>2362503
We can control them, probably
>>2362504
Great news Hehnos, it will be good to have at least one face I trust nearby. Well mask in your case
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>>2362509
In Drakul culture, it’s the same thing.
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>>2362509
Narg:Well since we won't be able to change your minds...we'll be coming with you
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>>2362512
I would recommend you bring the powered armour. If we say the wrong thing the Zealots could tear us to pieces
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>>2362515
Great, there's enough room in the ship. How good are you at talking to nihilistic death machines?
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>>2362517
>sigh
I guess Ill bring the praetorians
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>>2362488
"Greetings commander, How goes the Sun-path?"
>His transmissions return, A ragged edge to his voice that speaks of exertion

"And why do you come to this ones home....trouble?

>>2362499
>Across the galexy, hears feels something brewing in his gut.........someone is doing something really really stupid
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>>2362517
I fully intend to, do not fear for my safety
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>>2362518
Narg:Hmmm...if nothing in life matters, they might as well help us, because it'll be much more interesting
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>>2362520
acutally, I think I'll pass
you haven't told me enough of wait your wakening for me to acquiesce
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>>2362521
>>2362522
>>2362519
Are you all ready, we can depart at once
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>>2362520
>The carrier lands on the planet
>Out of it steps out a big-nosed gobling wearing a lab coat and followed by an ivory robot
>He's followed by Jergen
Jergen:Council has deemed it necesarry to bring you help in development, namely by setting up a laboratory for research, it'll be led by Harlof, and giving you a spacefaring vessel
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>>2362528
Narg:We are ready
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>>2362528
>she has undead bring her personal effects onto the ship, along with a shatter-locked containment cube, holding something that may be useful
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>>2362518
>The administrator trundles into the meeting area on a luxurious office chair outfitted with anti gravity repulsors, saxophone slung over the back of the chair
Apologies for my belated arrival, I was caught up in saxophone practice. What developments on the invaders have arisen?
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>>2362530
"This one is thankful for your assistance, What do you wish in return?"

>Hears is still in power armour, an extra foot added to his already formidable hight, the wolfs head twisted in a grimace and glowing blue eyes at odds with his speech

"this one assumes copies of the technological data or resources"
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>>2362499
>Those crystals, obviously the key to something, for the invaders hold it so dear... But how does one acquire them.
I would like to volunteer a meager force of mercenaries for your plan, to better guarantee it’s succ of course.
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>Cythres continues to be bored while free floating in space on his claimed ship
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>>2362536
>>2362537
>Rukaar orders Rumarian warriors to take them to the ship
>>2362539
I am waking up a galactic threat to fight the invaders
>>2362543
Have we meant?
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>With the recent invasion of the galaxy, all Dukedom military forces have been out onto high alert
>The threat is deemed so great that command of all Dukedom armies has been giving over to the ancient Kroak Claws of Ivory, the Grand General who defeated the Jotunn Great Hold with his defensive strategies
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>>2362539
Narg:Ooooh, saxaphone?
>>2362541
Jergen:At the moment we have nothing to really ask in return, but there are some ideas in the council that they are discussing right now. As for the technology, you'll have to ask Harlof...
>Jergen gestures the goblin to come here
Harlof:Myes, we can spare some technologies, but I'm afraid most of them are not focused towards battle...amongst ones I have permission to spare are fertilizers, shield modules and recyclers, myes
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>>2362551
>Jezebel relaxes in the ship, pondering over her AI sphere, using its cube container as a coaster for her drink
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>>2362551
>Trio are watching the tv they brought with them
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>>2362555
"This one will consider it a favor to be cashed in at a later date then. And we do have one tech you may wish. not combat oriented"

>He sighs and rubs his helm

"Then have a meal and load off. This one will be in the command center if he is needed"
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>>2362545
>Cythres turns off the gravity and floats
>Still bored
>Decides to stop being bored
>Heads to Trojan as he can probably find out where everyone went from there
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>>2362551
Ah I’m new here, recently filled out the paperwork to join the federation. I was helping to get to know my new friends by helping them do their operations
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>>2362551
Oh how novel
>>2362555
Yes, it's quite similar to one of our own instruments, so one of my commodores suggested I pick it up in an attempt to improve relations between ourselves and the disturbingly high numbers of human empires.
>The administrator manoeuvres his hovering chair up the ship's ramp, playing the saxophone as he does so.
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>>2362564
Horlef:Myes I'll do that when I set up a library, and don't forget to bring potantial researchers to me, myes
>Horlef goes back to his transport/lab
Jergen:Thank you for your offer, but I'll have to decline at the moment, I have another campaign to prepare to, you may keep the carrier we brought, if you need further assistance, Confederacy will be glad to help
>Jergen walks to the shuttle and takes off
>Expeditionary Fleet leaves moments after
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>>2362567
>Rukaar looks down at the small being
Hello down there, I am Lord Rukaar. And yes, help would be great
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>Grand General Claws of Ivory has ordered that support be given to those stellar nations most deeply effected by the Invasion at the current time, starting with the Feroxians on their new home
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>>2362572
Are you coming with?
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>>2362594
>The administrator rotates his chair, nodding as he continues to play the saxophone
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>>2362604
>Rukaar guides him into the warship which lifts off and takes off to Ru. Rukaar calls everyone to the ships bridge
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>>2362586
>Cythres decides not to go to Trojan and instead check out what the transmission means by Feroxians new home
>He warps to Ferox
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>>2362605
>Jezebel is tossing the AI around in her power-armoured hands

What is it Rukaar?
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>The venerable generals vessels docks by Trojan, as his famous Ivory Guard escort him out
>He's a imposing figure, his scales and skin a stark white and his chest decorated with numerous medals and stars
>He moves slowly, a large cane made from gold and fashioned like a serpent assisting his movements
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>>2362626
>some Ploraxian military officials are there.
>they have rented out a training station in the asteroid belt in the system
>they are cross-training in a wargame for the invasion, with Ploraxian Marines, Rangers, and MPDR troops taking part.
>his specops are expected to arrive soon
Greetings, friend!
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>>2362638
>Claws guards guard him zealously, only standing aside for him to greet the aliens
Hail, who amongst you leads so that I may treat with them.
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>>2362642
Yes. We are here to conduct a cross-military exercise here. Do not worry, I have gotten permissions from Trojan to do it. We will conduct this. I want you to meet me in the Federation Military Complex. Lets go.
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>>2362643
I have arrived not for the purpose of military cross exercises, as the time for that has clearly passed. Now we must know more about what we are dealing with, these 'Invaders'.
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>>2362611
The perfected by no means are to be underestimated, if things get violent we leave as quickly as possible. Let me and my men fight I will have you, the xenos, do the talking as I have the social skills of a rock.
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>>2362651
Why exactly should they help us by the way?
Wouldn’t it make more sense for them to wait the invasion out and then purge the galaxy after they leave?
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>>2362647
Hm. Yes, sorry, I got kind of confused. We should try and coordinate our efforts in the federation. Come to the war-room, as I call it.
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>>2362653
>He moves slowly to the location, his guards patiently moving alongside him, their armour as white as Claws skin
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>>2362652
Because they want revenge against those that wronged them, we say that they will never get retribution if they don't help us.
That and whatever else you can say to help
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>>2362653
>>2362647
"Nice to see you Generals. We need more people joining the defense "
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>>2362656
So. I've heard about you and your military exploits. Its a pleasure to meet you as well.
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>>2362659
Yes. I have some friends in there as well, we must plan out our tactics.
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>>2362659
Greetings, this is a international matter, so the defending response must be the same.

>>2362660
I have spent my entire life serving first the Duchy of Dúmharú and then the Dukedom, I broke the back of the Jotunn armies and countless other invaders. My continued service is my reward.
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>>2362658
Right...

Also, I brought something that may be able to help.
It’s an old, civil war AI core.
It might be able to interface with the perfected systems, the result of which I cannot be certain on.
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>>2362674
>The ship starts passing through the Runakii, the storm battering the ship, as Rukaar paces
Can it be controlled?
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>>2362677
Well it’s completely powerless unless it’s plugged into a system, and seeks the destruction of my people’s way of life, so I’m not entirely sure
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>>2362693
Then it should work fine.
>The ship enters Ru's atmosphere, if you look out the bridge you can see hundreds of construction sits floating across the unusually calm sea
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>>2362702
>she opens the container the sphere was locked in, causing a holographic projection to spill out, declaring obscenities at everything in particuar
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>>2362706
I wouldn't connect that with the perfected if I were you.
>The ship lands in the ocean with a crash. The Rumar soldiers present begin to prepare themselves for travel
Can you swim Hehnos?
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>>2362708
Usually, though I am not certain I Can whilst wearing this.
If it’s airtight I can walk along the seabed to the location
>she closes up the box

What does that mean by the way? Hehnos? Normally words such as those are translated
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>>2362713
>Rukaar walks to the ships opening and turns to Jezebel
Sister
>Then the jumps into the water, wearing the Power armour as well
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>>2362715
>she dives in after him, content
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>>2362724
>He speaks over the comms
"70 meters forward and 40 meters down we'll reach what my wife's fleet believes is the High Zealot's resting place. If you have an questions or last thoughts now's the time"
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>>2362728
Yes.
How long have you known of this structures existence, and why do you know how to activate it?
Or are we just charging in blind into an alien construct and flipping levers?
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>>2362762
>Rukaar laughs which is somewhat distorted by the speakers
Do I really need to tell you which I'm doing?
>As they slide down the ocean floor the near a massive temple like structure a few yards up ahead
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>>2362767
I suppose that it was a rather silly question to begin with.

These robots sure did like to decorate their abodes.
I thought they normally went for function over decor, is there a reason why the perfected choose differently?
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>>2362775
"They weren't always demons"
>He swats away some ocean life, a serpent gives him a glare and gets a saw in its face for its troubles and it swims away.
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>>2362781
The Cyberius almost managed to turn themselves into machines as well.
Were it not for the cure being released in time, I am certain they would have succeeded
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>>2362787
"Their transformation wasn't by choice, punishment for their sinful ways"
>They group reaches the opening, which seems to have partly rotted away through time
"Suggestions of entry?"
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>>2362797
We both know you are going to end up smashing it down, so let’s just do that.
Aim for the weathered parts
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Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>2362801
>He smiles behind his stylized helmet and activates the hammer which gives and odd hum and boils the water around it as he swings it at the door
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>2362820
>Jezebel waves her hand in the water, sending a wave of force along into the cracks
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>>2362829
>Before he hits her wave of force knocks the door down
"Showoff"
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>>2362845
>light shrug
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>>2362659
Alright commander. We need to respond with raids on various shipping convoys.
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>>2362852
>He turns and moves into the flooded structure, the halls and monolithic in design. Colossus and silent as the pass what look like humanoid corpses in walls that are made of metal. They reach another doorway untouched by water.
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>>2362860
How do we get through this one?
Smash it again?
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>>2362853
"We need to analyze the current forces were facing first General."
>A more localized map of the surrounding sub-sectors is brought up.
"The fighting in the South East is sending billions of refugees further into Federal space."
>The officers points to an area of space with several lines showing large scale movements.
"Sadly enemy forces aren't too far behind them."
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>>2362872
>Claws leans in, taking in a closer look at the map
What forces are combating the Invaders here? How many vessels and soldiers are in the frontline as of now?
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>>2362870
"I'll leave that up to you, and I'll leave the Mercenaries here to cover our entry."
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>>2362895
>The holomap begins to play out the last week of combat.
"Well that's part of the problem as you can see here >>2362872 >>2362301. The front line collapsed for about a week allowing what we believe are two factions of Cryzaxiaat to slip through."

"The defense line has about a thousand ships but they're disorganized from the rapid enemy offensive. Nations close by sent in what aid they could but that left many of their colonies, trade lanes, and refugee transports open to attack from a faction preforming raider actions across whole sub sectors."
>Map shows the hundreds of targets that have been hit so far.

"The other force is more concentrated into 5 large fleets and appears to be the most naval focused we've seen so far."
>The map now shows said fleets doing more thorough campaigns further into Federal Space follow the raider attacks.
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>>2362945
These line fleets they posses, have they shown any pattern to their attacks or strategy? How are they resupplied?

As for the raider vessels assault undefended colonies and transports, that issue will need to be dealt with first, by sealing up entry gaps and preventing the raids from escalating from terror attacks to supply lane raiding, which would reak havoc on the allied lines.
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>>2362930
>she presses her hand against it, unsure of how it opens.

I assume this is as far as you have gotten so far?
>she searches for some clue of how to open it, an indent of some kind, or panel
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Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>2363003
"We haven't been here before"
>He hits the door
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>2363011
Wonderful, back to this.
>she send out another wave of force with an even more casual wave
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>2363025
"Ha! We both suck"
>He hits it again
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>>2362964
"The fleets are focusing on more strategic targets: Major political hubs, agricultural planets and industrial worlds, whereas the raiders are hitting anything they can. Already they've doing a number on supply lines. "
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>>2363101
These Raiders will need to be culled to ensure a victory. As for the primary battlefleets that are assaulting what is expected of them, this could be used to our advantage, if nothing else. Find the pattern, every enemy has one, even if it isn't noticeable at first.
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>>2363143
"A week hasnt been enough time to figure out their full stratagem but we should have one soon."
>Map shifts from the battle-fleets to the sub-sectors being hit by raiders
"As for the raiders. The best strategy is to hit their furthest reaching parties and stop them from reaching further into Federal space."
>Draws a line in the map.
"Make this line our fall back for refugees and contain the raiders in front of it."
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>>2363216
These raiders will no doubt be a danger, but I think there may be a advantage to be taken from them. Tell me, do these raider vessels all come from one element of the Invaders species or is a mixed up cadre? And how vital are these raiding fleets to the Invaders?
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Rolled 91, 11, 86, 40, 31 = 259 (5d100)

>A strike force of the Reapers under an Xavier Vai one of the the Reaper Lord's lieutenants probes the Ploraxian nation leading the assault on five Ploraxian worlds
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Rolled 16, 52, 86, 81, 51 = 286 (5d100)

>>2363252
>Ploraxian fleet command is scrambled, and they try to push them back and defend.
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Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>2363255
>The Ploraxians put up a stubborn defense but the Reapers push to end the Stalemate on the world of Kinus Rex.Deploying more ground troops to end the siege
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Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>2363261
>they try and send in a reinforcement fleet for a rapid strike on them.
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>>2363244
"I think its an rapid offensive followed up by knock out blows to put us off balance. They send the raiders ahead to spread chaos and make the military forces spread out to defend as much as they can. Then the battle-fleets move in to hit strategic targets that were too strong for the raiders to attack; but are now with ships and troops scattered over wide regions of space."
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>>2363268
If we could possibly cut off these raiders before the punch deeper, it's effectively blinding the Invaders, as these raids doubtlessly bring back information of some form, and as you say they move ahead of the primary battle fleets.
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>>2363279
"Indeed."
>The map lights along the Ploraxian border.
"Damn. The invaders are hitting the birds as well.
>Map zooms into Ploraxian space.
"That's further then we anticipated they could hit right now."
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>>2363285
Considering the size of the Invading fleet and the ferocity of their assault, all targets along that region of the galaxy should be anticipated for a eventual assault, it at least gives some preparation. I wonder if they can hold them off, they may be large enough to beat back initial assaults alone.
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>>2363301
"We'll have to make do with what we have...."
[scene shifts upwards towards space]
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>>2363331
The odds may seem stacked against us, but they seemed that way against the Dukedom during the Jotunn war. Endless fleets and armies, and we defeated them all. It can be done with these beasts as well.
>>
>The massive warship hovers over a major planet within the Holy Theocracy of Dun'gonzog surrounded by other ships of the Vanguard Armada.
>The bridge is lit by green blue and violet hues. On the command platform stands the leader of this armada. Numerous holo-maps in front of him displaying battles on the ground and in space, campaigns across numerous regions, and the Aethermass process on several worlds.
"Echoman how hoes the forward advance?" >The Fleet-masters says, voice calm while exhaling a green mist.
"Well Fleet-Master, The squadrons sow confusion and spread our enemies thin."
"Leaving them open for the Battle-Fleets to hit their major worlds and sow the Aethermass with ease."
>This new voice comes from a taller being clad in dull grey green armor.
"Good. Tell me Captain how goes the Reaper and Furance assault?" said Izamat
"Just as well, One major fortress system has fallen and another is under way."
"Good, Good. Send my regards to their commanding officers and tell them of our own progress in establishing a foothold."
>He turns to a woman with pale grey skin, several crystals and lines of energy along her flesh.
"Mistress Ulani once the the planet is secured begin the process."
"It will be an honor fleet master."
>The subordinates leave the Fleet-Master to continue his planning and inhales another whiff of incense. Made of plant-life infused with Aethermass.
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>>2363263
>The Reapers and their heavy walkers push forward against all resistance.After they are held up on the first line of defense,new reinforcements are brought up and the cities of the world are blown apart as well as the defenders as the Ploraxian forces retreat off world...
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>Meanwhile in the Kunarian Conglomerate...
>A Reaper approaches his lord as their task force dewarps on the edge of a system known to be a center of resistance for the Kunarian race
<My Lord,we have exited Warp.We are detecting signatures from many alien ships,some are of a type that is different then the others.>
>Lord Shawnrok crosses his fingers emerald lightning jumping and coursing over them
<Very good.We have taken four of their worlds already and it will be nice to get a chance to fight them in open warfare>
>The fleet moves forwards slowly under little power hoping to catch them undetected
<Maybe I shall even get the chance to slay one of their champions>
>>
Зaхвaтчики кaпитyлиpoвaли вoлкoв. Meжплaнeтныe ядepныe paкeты в peжимe oжидaния

Уcтaнoвитe cтaтyc ядepнoгo зaпycкa нa «Кpacный»

Oжидaниe дaльнeйшeгo зaхвaтчикa. Ядepныe paкeты зaгpyжeны и гoтoвы

>An intercom begins to play this song

https://youtu.be/maYCStVzjDs

>Three elite looking men stand out from their chairs in the Nuclear command centre and salute

Дa здpaвcтвyeт вepхoвный лидep! Дa здpaвcтвyeт Coюз oбъeдинeнных paбoчих!
>>
>Meanwhile at the flagship of the BEF(Belaniran Expeditionary Force)
>Commander Jergen is dicsussing where his forces will go next with the General Stran
Jergen:General Stran, what is the need?
Stran:Hmmm...the ploraxian attack at ferox was met with failure and the invaders have attacked Theocracy of Dun'gonzog and Kunarian Conglomerate, theocracy seems to be laid low with a major world being taken, Conglomerate has lost four worlds, but no major fighting as of yet
Jergen:And Calor?
Stran:Still holding
Jergen:So...what's our next target?
Stran:At the moment you shall come to assist Conglomerate, as they are fighting a smaller fleet, a detachment of reapers who took Ferox
Jergen:Understood
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Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>2363047
This one is stronger than the last, for sure
>she punches it
>>
>the Probe constructs a device that acts as "radar" to detect microscopic wormholes
>this has the side effect of emitting an extremely exotic form of radiation that is hardly ever observed naturally
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>>2364186
>ships of the scout authority divers from their current missions to investigate the source of the signal, excited to see what could be causing it
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>>2364246
>the ships detect short-range signals that could not mean anything other than intelligent life
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>>2364292
>ships hurriedly ignite FTL drives, sending multiple small vessels heading to the system
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>>2364162
"You don't say?"
>He slams into it again
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Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>2364373
>Forgot dice
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Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>2364373
>she blasts it thrice with fireballs
>>2364378
>she tries desperately not to laugh
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Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>2364373
Narg:Ummm...what are you punching?
>Grod hits it with a hammer
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>2364385
>One rattus soldier fires his head into it like Bullet Bill from mario
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Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>2364384
>He grumbles at his ineffectiveness
>>2364385
Door
>He hits it again
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>>2364391
Narg:Must be a very strong door...
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>>2364394
Not strong enough, let’s go.
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>>2364395
Grod:Wasn't there a switch to open it?
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>>2364397
...

Stop talking
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>>2364400
Grod:Why? There wasn't a switch, right?
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Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>2364395
>The door has fallen from Rukaar's strike and now the Rumar enters the circular room. In the center lays some sort of crucifix surrounded by cold metal bodies that remain on their knees as they stare at the object with dead eyes. Behind the crucifix is a stand that seems crafted from stone to the likeness of undead spirits, frozen behind the stand is a giant construction, roughly humanoid and bearing 6 arms it firms an imposing figure
>Rukaar searches the room, carefully dodging the machines
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>>2364408
>Trio follow him through
Narg:I don't like these guys, or decorations, too dark and gloomy for my tastes
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Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>2364408
>Jezebel wanders, darting around the statues and weaving around the room
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Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>2364414
>Roll for looking around
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Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>2364408
>The Rattus carefully zip and dodge around the room in search of something
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>>2364414
Look for anything we can use to fight the invaders
>Rukaar lifts up some type of gauntlet and inspects it
>>2364417
>As she not so gracefully weaves her way through the room she finds an amulet on the stand where the giant machine stands their dead vigil
>>2364419
>The find a few pathways into other rooms as well as some sort of drain at the base of the crucifix
>>
Rolled 5 (1d100)

>>2364426
>They take a look at the drain near the crucifix
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>>2364426
>she lifts it, inspecting its make and judging its function
>>
>>2364422
>As the pack of vermin run about one runs headfirst into a praying body. A moment later will a solemn churning of internal machines the figure rises and looks down at the intruder. Then the rest of the room starts to rise
>>
>>2364316
>they find the planet has a strange grey substance that seems to be emitting the signals
>>
>>2364432
>They Starr to look at the drain then are abruptly seized by cold metal hands
>>2364433
>It is made from a deep red stone, carved in some alien tongue you've never seen before, as you lift it a metal hand reaches for you
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>>2364434
Unpleasant
>>
>>2364439
>Narg looks at them
Narg:Uhh...sorry, didn't mean to interrupt...yeah...sorry
Garry:Can you let us go?
>Garry says, as he's inspecting the metal hands with a magnifying glass
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>>2364439
Ah, we greet you, glorious perfected masters of which we are not worthy of speaking unto!
>she bows
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>>2364445
>The metal figures, Perfected, Remain silent as they keep you restrained. Strangely you notice their bodies don't seem manufactured despite being metal, oddly...organic.
>>2364448
>The largest being Stares down on her, even taller than Rukaar. It gracefully leaps from the stand, its lean metal body twisting in a smooth movement. It speaks to her after it lands, its voice cold but by no means was robotic. It was sad, a broken voice seemingly uttered by several people at once from the creature.
"That moniker is false, who are you to disturb our punishment?"
>>
>>2364453
Garry:Awww...
>He pokes one of them
Grod:Uhhh...punishment?
Narg:Anyways, we kinda need our help...I think...
>He whispers to Rukaar
Narg:These are those perfected guys?
>>
>>2364453
Well if I were to skip the formalities, invaders from another galaxy seek to annihilate all sapience in the galaxy, therefore proving an obstacle to the long term interests of all capable of thought
>>
>>2364456
>Rukaar is across the room, both his shield and hammer activated as several perfected close in on him. A scatter of mercenaries and Rumar are around through the crowd
>>2364457
>The High zealot turns his head
The galaxy Is doomed no matter what you do.
>It glances to Rukaar
We will make yours and the Chaos beast's deaths quick
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>>2364462
Narg:Uhhh...what do you mean doomed?
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>>2364466
"Doomed to die, Cease to exist, fade away with all of us with it. That things kind couldn't understand that
>With one arm it gestures to Rukaar
Our greatest sin was discovery, the One punished us for it.
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>>2364487
Narg:Well that's a gloom way to look at things, even if it is true, sort of
>He whispers to Rukaar again
Narg:Why did you guys war again?
>>
>>2364462
We are well aware that all will perish, in time, but now is not that time, and we have not yet killed the pitiful god responsible for that inevitable fate.

So unless you want him to get away with it, I advise that you ensure you are able to seek revenge before that time comes to pass
>>2364437
>Scouts can hardly believe that they are seeing, and a few landing craft deploy in close proximity to the strange substance
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>>2364495
>Rukaar grunts
Invasion
>The zealot looks at Rukaar
It was a warning, you and your naive kind refused to think that your "God" would betray you
>>2364497
You know, you know it is hopeless. Though mislead in how you understand the end will come. Seek atonement for your sins before the End comes
>>
>>2364501
>The Ratmen just sort of look at Rukaar with a confused look on their faces
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>>2364505
Hold your ground small ones, and go for the throat
>His back is now to the wall as he wards off the machines
>>
>>2364497
>amazingly, the substance appears to be a metallic liquid
>as the scouts approach, a car-sized mass of goo separates from the larger mass and moves towards them
>>
>>2364501
Narg:Well you know what they say, maybe, "It's better to try and fail, than not try at all"
>>
>>2364497
Oh no, we intend on seeking revenge as it happens.
Outlasting all the rest, watching as the stars dim and shift to dusk, before running a blade through the dying heart of the jeering god who watches.


>>2364516
>some of them return to their ships and watch from a distance, while another tries to put some samples in a box
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>>2364523
There is only one who has survived the end. He will not again, when our atonement ends we will hunt him down and the rest. Revenge will be ours
>It looks at Jezebel
So naive. Why have you come? To atone?
>>
>>2364531
Narg:I honestly don'tknow what you are talking about...but good luck I guess
Grod:We need help to fight off the intergalactic invaders...we can give you...uhhh.. polish or tv in return...what do you guys do for fun?
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>>2364531
I’m afraid your atonement will end with you alone in the galaxy, if you refuse to help us.
All your reason to endure, lost millennia ago.
>>
>One rattus pisses himself in confusion
>Nobody knows whats going on
>>
>>2364537
>The Zealot looks at them weirdly, quite the accomplishment when your face is metal
>>2364551
Why help you how does that bring the end of the Great Liars you call gods
>>
>>2364559
Because, my dear machine, everyone knows you can’t kill the dead, so you’ve only got one chance.
>>
>>2364559
Narg:Uhhh...you don't get wiped out...I think
>Grod looks at the bots
Grod:You do know what fun is, right?
>>
>>2364564
"You have a point Naive being, but why wake us. Do you not know the wrath we can bring. Did you not consult the beast
>>
>>2364577
Oh, untold wrath and anger I am certain, but if you were harmless we would not have bothered.

And that “beast” came up with the idea in the first place
>>
>>2364587
Of cours-He what?
>Rukaar huffs
I am not a genius
>>
>>2364609
>light shrug
>>
>>2364621
>The Zealot looks between the pair
You truly seek to call for our aid, what has cursed the galaxy so to drive you to that point
>>
>>2364624
An enemy who does not simply bathe its conquests in nuclear fire, but harvests more than material from its victims

Hatred incarnate is its sustenance, and it has an appetite to swallow the galaxy, along with all beings with it
>>
Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>2364635
>Rukaar speaks
If they are able to continue their conquest you will never have retribution
>Roll for success
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>>2364636
You do not know that beast, what if these invaders are forced back without breaking our quest of retribution
>>
Rolled 56 (1d100)

>>2364653
Then you have risen for nothing, and can go back to sleep
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Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>2364732
Maybe we should, that ones race slaughtered my people and now seeks to ally us?
>Rukaar speaks, now walking towards the zealot.
"Aren't you the one who says it is hopeless, why hold grudges when we cab do the greater good"
>>
Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>2364744
WHAT MY FRIEND HERE IS TRYING TO SAY, IS THAT WE SHOULD GO AND KILL SOME GODS?
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>>2364750
>starts sprinting out
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Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>2364753
>Rukaar snorts as the Zealot confronts the lone lord
"What say you beast?"
You stay and you forsake your retribution
>>
Rolled 19 (1d100)

>>2364758
"Be gone from my sight beast"
>Rukaar turns to leave, as he reaches the door he speaks
"You will never find redemption in stillness"
>He exits
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Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>2364769
>The Ratmen in a last ditch attempt tries to convince them
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>>2364773
>The rats are able to strike something in the Zealot. Something long since buried, a kinship. Understanding of what its like to be cast aside and looked down upon for the past. As the Rats leave the Perfected zealot picks up the amulet that was dripped by Jezebel. He sits bybtge stand once more as the ship begins to live once more
>>
>>2364753
>Back on solid ground
WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?
>>
>>2364791
>The Ratmen look in awe of the zealot, before hiding behind Rukaar. All 10 of the 3ft warriors climb onto Rukaars back for safety, acting as mini sentinels with their autoguns drawn
>>
>>2364801
Diplomacy, Reverse psychology acts as a shocking mechanism for an unprepared mind, causing it to be more receptive to suggestion
>>
>>2364808
>As they are back on the sands of Ru he shakes them off
You know what, I was going to confront you for somehow appearing but you silenced the zealot so we're not dead. Thanks
>>
>>2364813
You. Screamed. At. Him. IM SUPPOSED TO BE THE DUMB ONE
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>>2364819
And the unexpected outburst contributed to a federation victory.
>>
>>2364814
N-not a problem b-boss
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>>2364821
How?!? He told us to leave, that doesn't seem like a victory
>>
>>2364839
Are you still alive?
>>
>>2364836
>Rukaar nods at the rats, them not even reaching his waist.
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>>2364845
Of course I am!
>Behind Rukaar what seem to be ships start breaching the water
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>>2364848
Then, seeing as the perfected choose now to rise
>she gestures behind him
I would say I prevented you from doing something lethal, while ensuring that the mission succeeded
>>
>>2364859
>He turns, and a smile crosses his plated face
I refuse to give you credit for this
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>>2364865
You are welcome.
>>
>>2364874
Let us take you back to Trojan, I doubt you want to stay on Ru.
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>>2364889
Likely for the best, the Rukanii will likely not get calmer than this
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>>2364896
I was more referring how I upset you last time, my dreadnought can pass the storm with ease
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>>2364900
Lets not talk about that, we should hurry to Trojan.
The invasion is progressing fast.
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>>2364931
>Rukaar nods and guides her to the ship which takes off after they board
You sure you won't explain why I upset you?
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>>2364936
Just...
It is considered impolite to spy upon or measure a lady while she sleeps, or without asking.
This is not law throughout my species, but is important for the nobility.

Keep in mind that what may be acceptable in your culture is not always in others
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>>2364953
>He looks at her, obviously in deep thought as the Dreadnought enters warp
"So...you don't have shared rooms I'm guessing. I will be honest with you I am not experienced in any of your customs so I fell back on my own. I am sorry"
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>>2364960
Shared rooms are common among the poor and the happily married.
Nowhere else.

As long as you take care to remember this, I forgive you
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>>2364970
>He nods
Its opposite in a way, once a Rumariam is wed the married couple leave the shared areas for their own area. But then that's still sharing and its then shared even more once children are born. Like my kids, what did you call them Demon kids?
I can't even disagree with that statement
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>A message is sent to the shipmistress and her faction requesting a meeting of two Warlords,of two of the Great Lords of their people.
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>A message is sent from the Emperor himself asking for a job from the United Confederacy
>The Navy desires a ship from the Invaders to study and will pay quite handsomely for it
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>>2365166
>R-V Mercs arrives at United Confederacy ship ports, loaded with piracy gear, ready to take over an invader ship

https://youtu.be/yRh-dzrI4Z4
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>>2365151
>The projector hums to life as the transmission is established between The Cult of the Reaper and The Vanguard Armada.
"Your transmission is coming through. To whom of the Reapers am I speaking with?"
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>>2365177
>A man in scarred and pitted body armor approaches them.His face similarly patch worked with scars and old wounds
"So this is all they sent me? I did hope that there would be more.Perhaps the Romans might send some men as well..."
>He leads them to a non-descript warehouse surrounding the star port
"I will have to brief them when they arrive.But for now I'd like you all to put your attention on the hologram in the center of the room."
>A massive hologram appears as he speaks the words.It seems to be the shape of an invader battleship of the uhhhh-
>He looks at his notes sheet
Green fleet our planners call it.Now we have not engaged this force yet and have been skirmishing in the Ku'narian Conglomerate with the Reapers.Now we need some more intel and we need you to get it.We want intel on their battle tactics,fleet composition and most importantly the ship itself.Do you follow?"
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>>2365215
<It is I.>
>The voice echoes as the armored form sits on his throne
<Hah I am so used to being addressed as the Lord of the Reapers that may name escapes me but it is a sacrifice I am willing to make.To be named is to be controlled.Now what of your conquests?>
>He pauses
<My forces have slaughtered the fortress world and have begun taking a few others but in my weakened state we will be unable to assault the birds with any strength.Do you think you could give aid sister?>
>He looks down
<It saddens me to be failing our people and the Harvest that they depend on.The damn wolves cost us so much...>
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>>2365256
"I would, but Alas Izamat has other plans that require his fleets stay their course."
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>>2364527
>the goo seems to move itself out of the box
>it crawls up the researcher's arm
(does he have a radio or a speaker?)
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>>2365273
<Hmmm which of these unworthy races do you head for next?>
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>>2365224
> a group of UE looking men, with large beards wearing lorcia Armour and carrying enormous axes
>speaking in thickly accented latin they ask if this the place where they can get payed to board and capture a ship or something like that
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>>2365224
>The Merc leader huffs

You don't seem very chuffed with us. Typical outworlder. Always looking down on the Rattus like we are filth. We are here to get paid and get the job done.
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>>2365311
>the vargarians are very amused by the tiny mercs
"Leonid look, is tiny rat mercs, so cute"
"Shut up Aleksei you are being rude"
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>>2365300
"All those in range of the Seekers appear to be his targets."
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>>2365342
>The "cute" rats look like horrible disease ridden animals. Touching one might give you cholera
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>>2365350
>whispered now
"aleksei you need to drink less on job"
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>>2365311
"Hey hey,I'm not impressed with everyone not just you.A lifetime in the service has shown me how widespread idiocy is in our little chunk of the galaxy."
>>2365307
>>2365342
>He looks at the rats
"Look what I told you.Now let's get back to the topic at hand.That or I'll throw a few grenades around the room and see if it quiets you all down.Now the location of this BB is right up towards UUW space.I bet you all know and love the deranged communists same as I but this time we need to give them a hand before they try to convert our enemies to socialism.I'll be leading this op so pack your gear,get to your ships and let's get to work oooh rah!"
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>>2365382
>the varangians are suddenly all business
>except aleksei, who is paying attention nonetheless
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>>2365382
>The Ratmen nod to his words

>>2365403
>Some rats look at the humans with a confused look. Some of the rats even utter the human word "LARP"
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>>2365403
>He looks at the armored men
>And shrugs
"Did any of you bring a ship with or are we all gonna have to cram into mine?"
>>2365411
"It's a stealth destroyer so it isn't the large ship in the fleet."
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>>2365411
> the varangians ignore the rats
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>>2365441
"we have ship"
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>the ku'unarian fleet assembles with it's detachment of UE vessels
>Three Ku'unar planets have fallen, and they refuse to lose any more.
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Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>2365478
>Shawnrok Lieutenant of the Great Reaper Lord as he sees the enemy fleet come into view
<All Captains prepare for battle let us slay the foe and assure victory.Give me a sensor scan of the enemy fleet let us see what we are facing>
>Scan roll
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>>2365493
>The scan is fuzzy due to solar interference
>What can be seen are a large number of Corvettes, and several larger ships
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>>2365500
<Hmmm it seems they are here in force.>
>He sends a Vox to one of his Shipmasters
<Break your force off and act as the Vanguard while we act as the firepower.I want the Leviathan to have clear shots>
>A strike group of twenty five cruisers,fifty destroyers and fifty corvettes takes the front
>The remainder of the Warlord's strike group of dreadnought,five battleships,twenty cruisers,six carriers and thirty corvettes waits as the fleet advances into firing range
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>2365518
>The admiral looks at the display
PREPARE TO BE BOARDED! TARGET THOSE CRUISERS AND CORVETTES! KEEP THE CARRIERS SCREENED!
>Roll for 10 battleships firing on corvettes
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Rolled 1, 11, 3, 11, 6, 3, 16, 19, 20 = 90 (9d20)

>>2365541
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Rolled 19, 7, 6, 4, 8, 18, 10, 18, 11, 16, 1, 19 = 137 (12d20)

>>2365541
>The Lieutenant looks at the the tactical situation
<Shipmaster dispatch fighters.I want nothing to get through>
>From the carriers twelve squadron of fighters are brought to the front lines
<Cruisers fire for effect>
>Half of the cruisers move to hit the battleships,the others go around the screen to get past to the carriers as a corvette squadron is obliterated.Firing plasma madly into the void.
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Rolled 13, 11, 5, 5, 18, 9, 20, 1, 11, 18 = 111 (10d20)

>>2365555
They are deploying fighters? No matter. Bring the last battleship to bear! Knock out those corevetts so we can claim our prize! We may have to knock out some more big ones...
>Kill corvettes
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Rolled 15, 6, 19, 13, 7, 9, 10, 11, 11, 10, 3, 2, 1, 3, 12, 7, 20, 10, 1, 19, 7, 20, 4, 15, 17 = 252 (25d20)

>>2365589
<Bastards.It is of no consequence.I want our first twelve advanced cruisers to destroy those enemy carriers so we can bring our own bombers to bear.Have our other group start closing with the enemy battleships.>
>The corvettes are blown apart by the damned Ku'narians and the cruisers move ahead
Point blank range in 1 turn
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Rolled 3, 18, 8, 13, 16, 12, 9, 11, 6, 20 = 116 (10d20)

>>2365606
>Two battleships and acarrier are blown apart
Damn, these losses are severe! We shall not fail!
Keep moving! Dreadnaught 1! Fire with those battleships!
>Point blank,on cruisers
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Rolled 18, 6 = 24 (2d20)

>>2365621
>Forgot 2 dice
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Rolled 7, 13, 5, 14, 8, 1, 1, 12, 2, 2, 10, 3, 19, 4, 17, 4, 8 = 130 (17d20)

>>2365621
>>2365626
>Eight cruisers are blown apart
<Advance force.I want four of you to take the carriers out.The remainder I want point blank fire on the battleships>
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Rolled 9, 11, 4, 11, 5, 14, 16, 8, 20, 5, 14, 15, 7, 12, 3, 20, 2, 3, 4, 10, 5, 18, 16 = 232 (23d20)

>>2365635
50% carrier loss? Unacceptable! All four dreadnaught! Open fire on those cruisers! Battleships as well!
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>>2364983
Yes, demon children.

They ate six thralls whole between them.
They ate more than their own actual weight in meat.
>>2365298
(Yes)
Aah, it seems to not want to go inside the box.
Mission control, what do I do?
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Rolled 8, 15, 6, 4, 5, 13, 4, 19, 15, 9, 1, 6, 15, 2, 9, 18, 11, 5, 4, 18, 8, 3 = 198 (22d20)

>>2365642
>Ten more cruisers are blown apart
<Warp back to the main fleet I want our reinforcements on their way now.I need those extra cruisers.Now all carriers we have pulled them into our trap.Release all bombers and blow those battleships to the Void.Then battleships begin bombardment intensify firepower,I want our twelve squadrons to shatter them with you.>
Bombers are +2 and 2 damage.Battleships last 10 and plus +1
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>>2366234
It’s also as many as three twos, and that’s terrible
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>>2366234
>the sample touches the radio
>a heavily synthesized voice comes through
Ident-code: Trailblazer Probe Koppa Sigma Theta
Objective: exploration of milky way galaxy
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>>2366250
It’s talking!
It’s some sort of exploration unit, serving the same purpose as us.
>he tries harder to get it into the box
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>>2366271
Inquiry: species?
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Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>2366354
Drakul.
>box stuffing intensifies
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>>2366237
>twenty stealthed corvettes emerge in the besieged system, scanning around for easy abduction targets
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>>2366432
>They see a cruiser in orbit along with ten destroyers on station above the planet. Likely waiting to jump in and join their leader in battle. They can detect the signals of cities and crystals on the planet but will have to move closer to detect any more
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Rolled 18, 4, 17, 16, 6, 15, 8, 19, 1, 4, 16, 6, 17, 14, 13 = 174 (15d20)

>>2366442
>fifteen ships immediately ram the cruiser from stealth while the others stay back, aiming for the bridge
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>Meanwhile over the busy world that is Trojan several void signatures flare before a fleet of several Hundred ships enter realspace over the planet. The largest ships are chromatic and angular, each created with precision unseen in most species. Then the bulk of this alien force is created by much smaller entities,seemingly some type of drone. They remain silently suspended over Trojan.
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>>2366485
Narg:So...will they just stand there until you tell them to go or...
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Rolled 15, 14, 14, 14, 4, 12 = 73 (6d20)

>>2366475
>The cruiser is disabled by the sudden attack and the destroyer escorts open fire on the ships not yet embedded in the cruiser
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Rolled 6, 4, 16, 3, 15, 13 = 57 (6d20)

>>2366492
>multiple squads of boarders erupt inside the bowels of the disabled craft
This is leader ZK, teams report in.
Team 4, present
Team 6, present
Team 19, present
Team 10, present
Team 1, present
Team 15, present

All teams rendezvous on my location, disable and capture every invader seen on your way.
“Affirmative”
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Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>2366519
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Rolled 6, 1, 9, 12, 11 = 39 (5d20)

>>2366539
>>2366519
>They find survivors but they are armed and dangerous. Five squads of Wireling sailsmen approach them with pistols and scatter guns loaded with toxic pyschoaether crystal shards and metal fragments
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Rolled 5, 8, 8, 8, 3, 19 = 51 (6d20)

>>2366552
>little damage is done, the solid steel causing the shots to glance
>chargers run them through the arms and legs, blades and claws singing against bone and flesh
ZK leader here. Give them hell, aim to capture at least one alive.
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Rolled 11, 1, 12, 15 = 39 (4d20)

>>2366559
>A squad is killed almost completely with one survivor being hauled over a Drakul warrior's shoulders
>The remaining aliens fire again and in the distance the Drakul can hear boarding pods attaching to the hull of the ship dispatched by the destroyers,soon they will be there
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Rolled 12, 20, 6, 5, 4 = 47 (5d20)

>>2366587
Calling in Evac, let’s go.
>a squad loses half its fighters, but the rest continue the battle
>the team evacuate to near the bridge, while fighting off their adversaries all the way

>some more cloaked ships emerge from ftl, a cruiser flanked by two frigates
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>On Trojan Jammis reviews reports about the war.
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Rolled 4, 20, 11, 15, 11, 10 = 71 (6d20)

>>2366599
>The destroyers open fire on the arriving ships their warp signatures giving them away
>Meanwhile onboard the cruiser massive armored doors start closing all around the Drakul strike team as the ship goes into lock down
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Rolled 4, 18 = 22 (2d20)

>>2366616
>both frigates go down in seconds, however the cruiser takes the opportunity to open fire and approach the wreck
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>>2366609
>Karl approaches him
Hello ambassador with the war it has been quite,quiet here. Well except for these Perfected fuckers.
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Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>2366616
Initiate remote hacking.
Connect.
Start.
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Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>2366628
>>2366630
>The ship's advanced computer system resists the Drakul hacking attempt and the ship attempts to breach the cruiser's database for anything useful.
>The Reaper reinforcements close in on the bridge and a massive Reaper warrior smashes through the door a thick alloy shield in his hand a halberd in the other
<Bring forth your champions!!!>
Roll for hack
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>>2366629
My people are as ready as they’ll ever be, I just don’t know the best way to deploy them.
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Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>2366646
ZK leader.
Your mind likely contains more valuable information.
Prepare to have it procured.
>they step forward, firing a single shot into each of the invaders limbs, disabling it
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Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>2366646
Attempt to blast the door, hacking is ineffective
>the ships database is breached, revealing the attackers to be “Drakul”, noting the general area of their space, several key planets and detailed biological data
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>2366663
>The Warriors shield absorbs them all and he sweeps his halberd at the warriors the strike team behind him opening fire as he strikes
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>>2366670
>And the ships computer Voxes the information away to the rest of the fleet
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Rolled 15, 11, 2, 6, 3, 3 = 40 (6d20)

>>2366679
>the leader issues a melee challenge amongst the gunfire, as the Drakul infiltrators fire upon the invaders strike team
>the cruiser meanwhile docks and sets up an evac point at the cruisers bridge
>first for challenger, fest for squad
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Rolled 3, 7, 8, 8, 17, 2, 16, 3, 5, 5, 20, 20, 8, 20, 13, 16, 9, 13, 19, 3, 15, 19, 4, 6, 14 = 273 (25d20)

>>2366684
>the last of the battleships explode in a fiery ball
>The admiral Screams at the top of his lungs
PREPARE TO BE BOARDED!!!
>40 destroyers stream forward, firing wildly
>the last three carriers discourge mass amounts of troop craft that all stream for the dreadnought
>The dreadnoughts continue to fire on the cruisers (first 16)
>light fire comes from the destroyers on his carriers (last 14)
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Rolled 14, 16 = 30 (2d20)

>>2366687
>The Warrior is staggered by the blow but other than that is undamaged and brings his halberd down in an overhead smash onto the challenger
>The rest of the strike force move forwards firing heavy plasma shotguns with impunity
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Rolled 4, 11, 11, 2, 19 = 47 (5d20)

>>2366701
>a squad of drakul fall, and the boarders switch to homing knives to swipe out the remaining strike forcers
>ZK leader is caught on the shoulder, and growls in response
>Fangs drip acid, as he charges for the warriors neck
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Rolled 13, 14, 9, 11, 3, 9, 8, 9, 4, 2, 17, 11, 17, 8, 12, 17, 11, 16, 3, 10, 7, 18, 18, 6, 17 = 270 (25d20)

>>2366698
>They lose five cruisers and two carriers but the remaining carriers unleash eight squadrons of fighters at the troop landing craft
<Have our dreadnought fire at the enemy dreadnoughts along with our battleships. Have our destroyers make sure to hold the front.>
First 4 dread +3 2damage 12 remaining battleship fire +1. Remainder cruisers at destroyers
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Rolled 6, 3, 17, 3, 14 = 43 (5d20)

>>2366698
>(cut out 5 dice for some reason)
>>
Rolled 15, 14, 15, 12, 16, 9, 11, 7, 20, 14, 7, 19, 5, 14, 14, 6, 6, 1, 7, 4, 3, 6, 3, 15, 8 = 251 (25d20)

>>2366715
Pull all heavy ships back! Death by a thousand needles!
>all heavy craft retreat, leaving all destroyers in fron firing at cruisers
>first 20 on cruisers, last five for boarding entry
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Rolled 11, 1, 12, 13, 3, 20, 3, 13, 6, 9, 4, 16, 16, 13, 13, 12, 3, 15, 11, 17, 9, 3, 19, 10, 12 = 264 (25d20)

>>2366728
>As five more cruisers go down the dreadnought fires again belching energy fire and plasma at the dreadnoughts
<Have four squadrons if bombers break off and engage the dreadnoughts with us. Cruisers engage with those destroyers at point blank range.>
>The boarding teams are busy being slaughtered by the elite crew aboard the dreadnought command ship
>>
>meanwhile on trojan publius is at the rummar embassy
>>
> the Varangarians get in their cruiser and gear up
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Rolled 16, 20, 11, 17, 19, 5, 16, 13, 10, 15, 4, 15, 19, 2, 8, 13, 19, 6, 10, 7, 8, 20, 16, 16, 16 = 321 (25d20)

>>2366750
What? boarding action failed? Inconceivable! Begin docking corvettes on the dreadnought and board them! Knock out those bombers, and obliterate those blasted cruisers!
>first 15 on cruisers from remaining dreads and corvettes
>next 5 on bombers
>last 5 to board
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>>2367382
"Alright we'll all cram aboard their cruiser then.Now let's head out.Once we jump in system we can go from shuttle to the battleship.Just make sure to do it nice and quiet like."
>He looks around at all of them
"Does that sound like a plan?"
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>>2367396
sounds good
ship is built for boarding actions any ways
>>
>The Rattus Mercenaries ready themselves for the mission
>>
Rolled 5, 10, 5, 20, 20, 19, 12, 17, 14, 15, 8, 17, 4, 18, 11, 20, 5, 18, 20, 5, 14, 10, 20, 9, 19 = 335 (25d20)

>>2367393
>The dreadnought shakes from the bombardment and five more cruisers are lost
<Direct our fire onto the superdreadnought along with all of our battleships. Repel these damn boarders and have our destroyers take out their small ships on our hull>
First 4 dread +3 2damg 12 from battleships 9 from destroyers
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>>2367401
>>2367402
"Then lets go."
>They board the vessel and the UE officer makes sure that their is a mat under the Rattus mercs so they don't the ship dirty
"Everyone hold on it's time for warp."
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>>2367450
>the Varangarian's hold a contest to see who can last the longest without needing to grab onto to something as they enter warp
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>>2367425
Cough cough... Take that... Dreadnought... And for the love of God... kill... those... cruisers...
>first five to finish boarding
>last 20 to remove cruisers
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Rolled 12, 8, 18, 3, 17, 12, 17, 6, 6, 13, 10, 3, 14, 18, 16, 2, 13, 8, 17, 18, 18, 11, 19, 13, 6 = 298 (25d20)

>>2367476
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>>2367458
>He sighs
"Well maybe they're good fighters."
>The ship exits warp after a few hours of transit in the system
>A few shuttles emerge from the ship and they begin heading towards the battleship
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Rolled 2, 7, 10, 10, 1, 11, 15, 14, 11, 6, 6, 2, 12, 15, 6, 17, 3, 18 = 166 (18d20)

>>2367479
>>2367476
>Three more cruisers go down and one more is damaged
<I will take the fight to these boarders myself.Continue destroying that dreadnought and have two battleships fire on it as well.Have our remaining cruisers and destroyers defeat these light ships.>
First 4 dread,then 2 for boarding,4 for battleships against dread,8for battleships against destroyers
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Rolled 13, 2, 20, 19, 10, 6, 9, 10, 1, 10, 8, 13, 11, 3, 17, 13, 15, 6, 11, 16, 16, 10, 17, 9, 12 = 277 (25d20)

>>2367507
>Only Corvettes remain
I guess this was a suicide mission after all.
All remaining units! fire on those destroyers!
>First 20 on destroyers
>Last 5 to Finnish boarding
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Rolled 19, 12, 5, 17, 7, 14, 6, 5, 3, 19, 20, 1, 20, 19, 15, 12, 18, 4, 19, 8, 8, 7, 3 = 261 (23d20)

>>2367539
>The majority of the destroyers are lost but first the dreadnought then then battleships and then the cruisers open fire with abandon
>The warlord marches through the dreadnought with spear and shield in hand slaughtering every Kunarian he can
<This ship belong to me dogs>
First 4 dreads,12 from battleships,7 from cruisers
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>>2367558
>With the warping out of the remaining ships and the killing of the boarders the battle is won
>The Captain of the dreadnought approaches him
<My Lord they are fleeing.We have done it the enemy is broken!!>
>The warlord smiles atop a pile of dead human and Kunarian corpses
<"Good.Inform our reinforcements that the worlds are undefended now.>
>He receives reports from many of his ground commanders it seems that only three worlds in the core of enemy space remain free of assault
<"We will wait till those worlds are all that remains.I want all of the other planets secured while we regroup to take the capital.Now move lets see if we can find any survivors.">
>>
>All across the Union, military garrisons have been put to their highest strength on every single planet while anti-orbital and anti-air weapons are bolstered. A planetary shield generator has been activated on Rodorhym IV , coating the entire planet in a protective shield

>Meanwhile on the resource front, huge mineral stockpiles have begun to be put in reserve in case of total isolation. Mines have been militarized.

>The Union secret police budget has been vastly increased in an effort to curb any and all infiltration. Regular bomb searches and anti-infiltration searches go on daily.
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>>2366366
Please desist. Material required for continued production of probe microforms.
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>>2368167
Why’s you need more problems little buddy?
You’ve already got this planet good and scouted

>he does not desist
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>>2366485
>As Oathmake looks up at the sky..........Someones head is going to roll for this
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>>2368215
Narg:Hey Oathmake, how's it going?
>Narg looks up
Narg:These guys are really gloomy
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>>2368221
"...........do you know who brought them here?"

>He is glaring with a anger that normaly only visits hears when he is near ploraxions
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>>2368223
Narg:Well it was Rukaar's idea, but Jez and rattus helped convincing them, we couldn't help sadly, as we were busy trying to think of ways for them to decorate their home
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>>2368224
"Rukkar..........Why am I not surprised?"

>He nods at the trio

"Thank you very much, i will be back soon after he and i have had a chat"

>And with that the Shaman begins his walk.......faster than a man with a walking aid should be able to move
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>>2368226
Narg:Is it because of their silly idea of killing gods?
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>>2368226
do you know what the things in the sky are?
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>>2368257
Narg:These fellas call themselves the Perfected, from what I gather, they are a bunch of silly goons who want, or at least wanted, to kill everything including gods
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>>2368259
>pales
and who thought it would be a good idea to wake them up?
I rather like my gods and want to keep them
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>>2368262
Narg:They are just silly, do you really believe they can do that? Also it was Rukaars idea
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>>2368268
>sigh
of course
who else would say lets eal with the invasion of a horde of mass murdering aliens by waking up a bunch more mass murdering aliens and then saying "lets you and them fight"
>>
Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>2366711
>The massive warrior strikes again firing an arm mounted laser into the crowd of Drakul warriors as more reinforcements move up to take the fallen strike squad's place. His shield scarred with many failed blows
>>
Rolled 8, 9, 6, 9, 13 = 45 (5d20)

>>2368330
>the entire Drakul boarding force charges, class and fangs clashing and ripping into supple flesh
>the leader charges first, into the champion
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Rolled 15, 17, 4 = 36 (3d20)

>>2368333
>He is wounded and drops his shield as two more Reaper squads approach firing their plasma shotguns at point blank range
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>>2368341
>the Drakul soldiers take some more heavy losses, but eventually manage to retreat back aboard their cruiser with the hostage in tow
>>
>the ambassadors are called to a second meeting regarding the invaders, following recent events
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>>2368430
>publius show up
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>>2368430
>Trio shows up
>Alongside them is also Horlen
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>>2368433
>>2368440
>as they enter, they see in the middle of the room stands an invader wireling, arms bound and in a hovering cage

I suppose it’s not necessary for me to explain why I called you here.
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>>2368446
Narg:No need...
>Narg pokes the guy with his staff
Horlen:So...what rank is he?
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>>2368446
no
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>>2368451
Believed to be a lower class soldier, though we have yet to determine that for certain
>>2368455
Quite
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>>2368456
Horlen:I see...do translators work on him?
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>>2368446
>>2368446

>Oathmake enters the room, his staff clacking on the floor as he looks at the bound creature and then flicks his attentions over the others.......rather plain, possibly even slightly exaggerated, disdain crossing his features as his mind and gaze brush over jezebel

"Hmph, you bring the thing before us. good"

>>2368459
"My brand does, standard issue. no"
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>>2368459
If they did, we wouldn’t need to translate their language to begin with now would we?
I am waiting for our entirely lovable giant were-monster to arrive, as he said something about translating its language
>>2368460
Oh, look who it is.
So, what do you think?
Plan on Invading its mind?
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>>2368462
"Invasion implys resistance. there will be none. Regardless i shall extract the language and work on translating it to a workable format.......Possibly look for any other important details such as command frequencies and such. agreed leech?"

>He rests on his staff as his eyes run over the invaders form, picking out details of the Armour
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>>2368462
>>2368460
Horlen:Speak of a devil
>Meanwhile Narg is still poking the invader
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>>2368469
I’m beginning to think you don’t know what leech even means, but that sounds amicable to us.
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>>2368474
"The ploraxions have sky striders, you are leeches. That is your name on fe-.....in our homes, and that is what we shall use."

>He shakes his head and sits level with the invader

>>2368472
"And i will banish it, Devils are difficult beasts to deal with"

"Now then, i will require some time to get the entirety that he knows, more so to transcribe it. So please leave me as undisturbed as possible"
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>>2368472
"ESADE!"
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>>2368479
whats our name?
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>>2368482
>Narg continues poking
>>2368479
Narg:Oh okay...
>Narg walks near the doors
Horlen:Just our of curiosity, what do you call us?
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>>2368491
"Esade."
"Y YULL ESADE!"
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>>2368494
Narg:Uhhh...
>Narg stops poking and waves at it
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>>2368489
>With a sigh he shakes his head and mutters about instructions and following them

"Your name is Publius."
>After a pause he adds
"But your kin are referred to as the distant brothers"

>>2368491
"you are the naroul. or in common, "trusted ones" in more sense than the obvious"

>>2368494
>With a gesture a telekenetic back hand hit the creature

"Now anything else before i may work?"
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>>2368497
>The invaders tone shifts to a gritting calm through its helmet.
"Umall Ner."
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>>2368499
oh right sorry
>publius leaves
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>>2368500
Narg:Hmmm...
>Narg takes a translator out of his bag
Narg:Hmmm...
>>2368474
Narg:Is there a way for him to escape if I give him this thing
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>>2368499
"Twul torl ki e ki? Jua er Iko Wojar."
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>>2368500
>>2368509

>Settling down again, he extends his mind towards the soldier. his power grows and encompasses the dim light of his mind, swallowing it under weight of his own knowledge and once that is done, begins to compress the effect, squeezing out words, meanings, ideas, hopes, abstract consepts.

>As a nicety, this only feels like a really bad hangover
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>>2368505
I’m not sure if you understand why we are here.
We are trying to translate the language.
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>>2368505
"yes.....now please......stop distracting it"

>He grits his teeth and refocuses the effect, a more even pressure returning after his short slip of attention.........gods this was easier with the mother still active
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>>2368512
"Twul sil kiure?"
"What are you doing?"
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>>2368519
Narg:Okay...
>Narg sits down and points at Oathmake, so the captured invader can see him pointing at Oath
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>>2368528
>Humming with thought he pushes deeper, more words, more information, *More* in genral. some of it slips away needing to be caught again but soon it starts building up.......the head ache increases.

>Oathmake begins to speak in a stilted recreation of the invaders tongue, mis pronouncing some words, over emphasizing on others.

"I.....Lenar....leurn.....learn"
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>>2368536
"Stop. Speaking. You butcher my language."
>The soldier speaks with annoyance.
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>>2368541
>As it goes, the possess gets worse and worse until......it stops. The pressure is gone, and the shaman looks content at the outcome. Still he speaks

"I speak when i vis to. any riches may be improved upon later. Now then, i am the one who may reek as you do, and the only one who underpants. So let us reek"
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>>2368549
>The solider just stares at Oathmaker for several moments before speaking.
".......Not until you figure out how to speak properly."
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>>2368553
"Hmm.....there we go, much better. Your mind is a useful tool you realize. And i am glad to make use of it. Now then, if my speaking is better to your liking, then you may begin talking and i can improve more. Lets start with a name"
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>>2368559
"Lieutenant Kyran...Yours?"
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>>2368576
"Shaman Oathmake, religious leader of the worlds your reaper cultists have tainted with the crystals.

Now then kyran, let us ask about these crystals. What do they do, what are they used for?"
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>>2368585
"Tainted?....you misunderstand. The worlds are shaped by the Aethermass and Crystal into something greater."
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>A man in a UE uniform descends via shuttle to the Ku'narian capital,his bloodstained uniform marking him out as a member of the 3rd Fleet
>The shuttle lands and the man as well as a platoon of Imperial Infantry join him as he heads to the city center looking for anyone of authority
"I am acting-Admiral Ernst Kohler of the United Imperial Navy.I need to speak with anyone of the Ku'narian High Command Immediately.We need more ships,the fleet is trashed and we won't be able to hold alone."
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>>2368617
"You took my world, one of vibrant colour and smooth waters, easy dells, sprawling mountains.........And then you burnt it. Now the trees are ash, the seas boiled down to a 5th of their original depth, The spirits wail and are silent, My god the allmother is muted and quiet........Do not speak to me of greatness, for all that my kind had is bloody soot
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>>2368623
"The Cult of the Reaper has overstepped itself through zeal. Following the trail of the stars to a world and setting to work without proper guidance nor the patience to seek covenant with those on it."
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>>2368646
"You may speak so now, yet you have already cast a wound that will not be healed untill the all mother is returned to her calm state........And murdering you and these reapers would be the icing upon the cake"

"But let us not speak of that, you dont want us having those crystals, picking them apart, tearing them open burning them, trying to figure out how they work. do you?"
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>>2368621
Ah! Admiral! It is so good of you to join us.
I am Keltesh, leader of the Ku'unarian military. Come then... Walk with me. There is much to discuss.
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>>2368654
>Rukaar sits on the cold body of a slain beast taken from his homeworld, rukaar rests his chin on his hands which are gripping the pommel of his war hammer. Much has happened in these past cycles and one must wonder if they have taken the right paths
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>>2369258
>A request for an audience from Thel would be received.
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>>2369272
>He fassens the hammer to his back before setting off to the Ku'unar embassy. Rukaar looks much older than thel last saw him, new scars, a more tired look in his face, and the loss of the warriors shining eyes. he knocks on the embassy door
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>>2369275
>If a Ku'unarian aged like others, then the being before rukaar would be ancient.
>An already old body suddenly claimed by the stress of war.
Ah... Friend friend...
>The phrase is weak,and lacks it's usual happy charm.
>The once thick green color has faded,leaving a translucent, almost frail looking figure in the once proud warriors place
Do come in friend. There is much to discuss.
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>>2369283
>Rukaar nods and follows him, both have lost their warrior aura, rather that loud barbarians this is a walk between two lords. two beings that have seen their fair share of horrors and will likely see more.
"Indeed, what should we start with?"
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>>2369287
It has always been my understanding that rumar are creatures of conflict. Of perils that surpass all imaginable by others. Your people have always been alive due to their supernatural spirit and strength. We now find ourselves in a different state than I have ever known. There is a problem that must be solved, and I believe you and I have the answer.
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>>2369295
"I will not march my kind into the maw of these invaders, if that is what you suggest"
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>>2369233
>>2369283
>>2369287
>The Admiral Kohler sits down
"Sir,Keltesh if I may call you that.We cannot hold the capital with what we have.We know how you've been arming merchant ships to produce light cruisers but this effort will only buy us time."
>He pauses
"If I may be frank sir,we need to start an evacuation of as many civilians and warriors as possible.We must keep your race in the war because if the Ku'narians fall then the galaxy will fall into despair at their loss.We need contingency."
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>>2369300
Oh no friend!
>The old joy returns to his eyes at the recognition of a challenge to be solved
No no no, quite the opposite actually. That is what I wanted to discuss with you in particular.
What I am about to propose may seem ludicrous, but for our survival, it must be done.
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>>2369314
"Then do tell. You have my interest Thel"
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>>2369302
Hmm, it is customary among my kind to walk when in discussion. No matter. I have no intention of defending my capitol with any real resistance. Tell me, how often does your nation war with foreign powers of a different species?
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>>2369324
>>2369319
"We're leaving the capitol undefended?"
>He walks with the officer
"What of the fleet?I can spare some Marines for the ground engagement but if we're only lightly defending the capitol I'd rather not throw my men and ships to their deaths.Do you need us here?"
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>>2369319
My people have always been quite the opposite of yours, funnily enough. Yours has always sought to fight the enemy into submission, while mine has always sought to work with an opponent for a greater good. It has occurred to me that a combination of such mentalities would be best to fight our foe, friend. We, I'm afraid are outnumbered, and outgunned. However, both you and I know something of war, friend. The attack always is best, when not seen comming. Even more so,when it is from within.
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>>2369336
my people are not born for infiltration Thel, and our honor keeps us from using dirty methods of war.
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>>2369330
Ground engagement? Oh no no no! That simply won't do. I want an initial trade of barages between our fleets before our fleet runs away. Before they can fire back, mind you. We will have some last stands in our streets, here and there,but no resistance yet. All combat is volenteer from our military, just as it was on all our world's that have been taken. Come now, do you really expect to win any meaningful battle against superior forces of that size?
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>>2369341
Aye, and that is the most dangerous part my friend, about this whole situation. There is a rule written down from ages past, that it is the one who adapt, who survive. I have read up on those humans history of war. It is very similar to our own. I have found d a great general, sun tsu, I believe his name is. He speaks much about the situation we are in. Direct engagement is suicide. You need not infiltrate, nor need you fight uncleanly. Simply adapt a new philosophy. "He who fights and runs away,lives to fight another day." I'm asking that you do not lead a campaign against the enemy, but rather, let them exhaust themselves against you.
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>>2369350
"I see...I will withdraw my forces immediately and see if we can regroup with any other UE Naval groups.If you wish to send any of your people with us to safety let me know as soon as you can.And what if they burn you same as the world of Ferox?"
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>>2369366
"Pa, i know what you say. Pa is the word my kind uses, i think the word humans use is attrition. I already have preperations for this
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>>2369367
If that happens, then we shall burn. I wish to have a talk with our Invaders about the prey with fangs. I will issue a decrease that has not been given for thousands of years. The activation of the militia. My army was never meant to repel any outside force. It was for peacekeeping only. Now, my army lies broken before me. Our militia will be our cry against them. Let them come. If we win, then we shall rebound ten times as strong. If we lose, then let us be known as the inferior people. Escape while you can, admiral. This fight is not yours.
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>>2369384
"I shall take the army with me.Send as many ships of volunteers as you can.I shall return."
>He gives the officer a handshake and a salute,pivots and then marches to his shuttle heading back to orbit
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>>2369398
Return ye to ruin or fortune, who but God can say?
>He turns to the city, which even now, is sending the populace underground.
I face death before me, but surrender is for the broken man. So long as our feet tread our land, our spirit lives.
>Roughly one million soldiers, about one third of the original standing army, board ships, and depart
Go then, and fight the fights elsewhere. Your people shall keep your land safe
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>>2369371
Our plans May differ, but the idea remains the same. It is good to know that there are others who do not wish to... Ah,the translation is rough... Punch a wall till the hands tear. I do not know which power shall prevail, but I will do my best to assure the federation survival. Now then, in the event one of us manages to shake off these foul agents, I propose we aid one another, friend amongst the stars.
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>>2369420
"My people will endure, you can count on it"
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>>2369424
Aye then friend.
>He clasps the shoulder of the foot taller being
We shall fight on,as brothers in spirit. Whether we shall shout in the joy of victory, or lay silent in the tomb of defeat, I shall reflect greatly knowing that we fought together against this foe. I must depart soon, friend. I bid fare the well. This day will be ours.
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>The war on Unitum ferro has been raging, a point of no progress for either side. Inch for inch, room for room as the creeping advance of extragalactic invaders crashes against the shining bulwark of steel the defenders have held. The warlord has decided a different route as the remains for the foundry fleet break off in two parts and spear into the rest of the galaxy. One spearing north and the other following directions from their fellow invaders to the world of nox. on the northern invasion the foundry fleet reaches the edge of the dukedom with half the fleet
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>>2369713
>The response to this appearance of Invader vessels has brought the Ducal Fleet to appear above the world of Harmon to drive back the invaders
>At the head of the might fleet is the Dragon That Swallowed The Sun, the super dreadnought and captial ship of the Dukedom, with Admiral Werex, a veteran fleet commander and confidant of Claws of Ivory, commanding it
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Rolled 19, 16, 13, 17, 17 = 82 (5d100)

>>2369741
>The fleet enters formation and begins the attack, attempting long range conflict to lower losses and cause the highest damage possible.
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Rolled 15, 39, 94, 29, 64 = 241 (5d100)

>>2369747
>The fire is ineffective against his fleet, but Werex orders a similar long distance attack from his forward vessels
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Rolled 85, 63, 61, 15, 68 = 292 (5d100)

>>2369750
>Several corvettes are torn to pieces by the barrage as the invaders continue their push towards the planet while carrying on the barrage
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Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>2369751
>The return volley is more effective than the opening shots, destroying several ships in the process
>Werex orders another volley from his forward vessels
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Rolled 76, 61, 75, 33, 5 = 250 (5d100)

>>2369754
>wrong number my bad
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Rolled 15, 69, 65, 15, 42 = 206 (5d100)

>>2369758
>Now the foundry fleet has losted 32 of it's corvettes while themselves taking a number from the duekdom's forces. they continue the push for the planet while keeping up the barrage
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Rolled 23, 99, 5, 4, 59 = 190 (5d100)

>>2369760
>Werex hums, a decent effort from the Invaders so far, and orders one more volley from his forward vessels
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Rolled 67, 23, 25, 40, 8 = 163 (5d100)

>>2369763
>Only 12 corvettes are lost in this attack, acceptable. continuing efforts of foward facing cannons. the invaders continue their push at the dukedom
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Rolled 12, 10 = 22 (2d100)

>>2369768
>Werex snarls a little, more ships gone, but less than the last few volleys
>He send some orders to the Captains of the two dreadnoughts to open fire into the Invaders, knowing the veteran crews should do some damage
>Add 10 to each roll outcome
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Rolled 93, 68, 52, 5, 71 = 289 (5d100)

>>2369771
>A single battleship, cruiser and three corvettes die to the volley as the rest of the fleet near the world while still firing
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Rolled 57, 13, 87, 60, 25 = 242 (5d100)

>>2369777
>Werex grits his teeth, angry at the failure of the dreads and the relatively large loss of ships in that last attack
>He orders his frontline to open fire again
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>Meanwhile...
>The regrouped Reapers move out to towards the Ku'narian capitol
>Twelve cruisers and fifty corvettes dewarping in as a scouting force to relay the details on the system and it's defense
>While on the edge of the system a massive warp signature is detected as hundreds of ships dewarp at once
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Rolled 22, 73, 12, 39, 79 = 225 (5d100)

>>2369778
>The foundry fleet takes more losses, left only with 100 corvettes, 14 battleships, 140 cruisers, and 7 carrriers as those ships push on, moving to ramming speed as they close in on the dukedom still firing
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>>2369779
Anti orbital ready. Standing by.
>Keltesh stands behind the officer
Make ready for bombardment. They come.
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Rolled 89, 32, 27, 95, 31 = 274 (5d100)

>>2369783
>Werex sees the ramming action coming towards his frontline, and sends orders for his frontline ships to make a evading action while continuing to fire at them
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>>2368654
"No. A wonderous change is brought about when handle properly, chaos when handled foolishly."
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Rolled 15, 9, 3, 8, 11, 18, 6, 5, 12, 14 = 101 (10d20)

>>2369779
Lets test their mettle. Anti orbital, Death to their cruisers!
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Rolled 5, 16, 10, 9, 13, 4, 6, 5, 14, 20, 6, 3, 10, 20, 16, 19, 19, 2, 20, 18, 1, 19, 2 = 257 (23d20)

>>2369788
>>2369823
>A cruiser is destroyed and another one is damaged by the anti orbital emplacements
>The main strikeforce continues moving through the system and the Lord Shawnrok aboard his dreadnought monitors the situation
<Have our cruisers open fire on the emplacements I want corvettes tackling the enemy corvettes so our bombers can get through.>
11 from cruisers 12 from corvettes
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>>2369818
"Then I would like you to tell me the frequencies to reach your high command, or simply your fleet if that is too difficult"

>Oathmake looks at the ambassadors still in the room before returning his gaze to the prisoner

"Some of these fools wish to take the crystals for themselves weaponize them, others simply wish to destroy them or banish them. It is important that a way to speak with your fleet is brought forward, i hate the idea of these crystals corrupting one of my allies with its envious gleam just as your "reapers" would hate to have their harvest taken."
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Rolled 91, 87, 45, 82, 29 = 334 (5d100)

>>2369817
>The invaders start their ramming run at the ships that didn't flee while those that do not charge fire volleys over their allies
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Rolled 14, 82, 24, 8, 7, 69 = 204 (6d100)

>>2369854
>The ramming action does serious damage where it lands, with the volley fire from the ones that stayed behind doing a good chunk of damage
>Werex orders his battleship line forward to unleash a volley into the now disorganised attackers
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Rolled 22, 53, 44, 45, 59 = 223 (5d100)

>>2369866
>While his volley does tear apart a few cruisers and a carrier then swarm of fighters and corvettes are not as disorganised as one with think as they form up and move through the dukedom's postion, cutting Werex's fleet in two groups with a stream of invaders seperating them. the rest of the fleet moves up and pushes foward with furious attacks
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Rolled 61, 59, 56, 63, 35 = 274 (5d100)

>>2369874
>Werex sends the order to his own carriers to send out their bombers and fighters to push back this renewed offensive
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Rolled 37, 59, 15, 95, 18 = 224 (5d100)

>>2369877
>The bombers tear apart more corvettes and a battleships as the foundry's combind assault steadly tears into the dukedom fleet, having already divided it
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Rolled 57, 70, 43, 52, 60 = 282 (5d100)

>>2369899
>Werex is calmly reading the situation, the Invaders are pushing to try and cut off his fleet, seeing this he orders one of the dreads to assault the force trying to posh them back, ordering it to unleash all of its weapons into the attackers
>add 10 to result for veteran crew
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Rolled 91, 56, 17, 58, 59 = 281 (5d100)

>>2369899
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>4 dreads and 30 corvettes join the fight on the side of the dukedom.
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Rolled 58, 97, 35, 25, 49 = 264 (5d100)

>>2369905
>They tear apart more ships then the invaders seemingly turn around, they cut there way free to take as many ships down and then they leave, warping away from the conflict
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>>2370074
>Werex takes a deep breathe and let she out a sigh of relief, Harmon had been saved but at the cost of many smaller class ships and a few larger classes
>He sends orders for the more damaged vessels to pull back for repair and for the ores to remain on alert in case they return for a little while
A costly victory, but a victory nonetheless. Send the request for reinforcements and salvage crews to clear the debris.
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>>2370120
>The rest of the warfleet drops out of the warp. 6 dreadnoughts, 20 destroyer squadrons and 60 corvettes drop out in total to defend the outlying dukedom systems
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>>2370129
Your presence is most appreciated, we are still on alert in case another assault begins. We need forward bases to alert us in case they do appear again, but they be gone a while, lick their wounds and focus on far more immediate threats and obstacles.
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>Meanwhile on Trojan Narg and Grod are running around Megaplex and ambassadorial area, placing some weird statues at its edges, all of them bear some kind of unpolished crystal
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>>2370390
what are you doing?
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>Meanwhile meanwhile several Confederate transports land in port
>Their doors open to lead out rattus for firther garrisoning of the Trojan, alongside them march black-clad Ironsworn warriors
>>2370417
Narg:I want to make a forcefield around Megaplex and embassies
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>On trojan, the Ratmen have set up a temporary garrison, setting up defensive positions and outposts

>Ratmen begin stockpiling explosives in sewers and vents
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>>2370424
>One of the ironsworn boss' looks at them
"Remember to use it when everything is truly lost and there's no way to evacuate the civilians"
>Ironsworn themselves are building several forts on allowed places and begin preaching on the streets, offering military training...in melee combat of course
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>>2370430
>A lead ratmen captain speaks up

We are preparing for the worst. We are going to ask permission to build a tunnel network on trojan to guide civilians out if fighting starts.
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>>2370421
sounds reasonable
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>>2370447
Out to where exactly?
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>>2370447
"Good, now we have to prepare for the invaders, also make sure they lead to an escape route out of the planet"
>Boss points at the assembles Ironsworn and they march out to a newly built chaperhouse
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>>2370458
Well hidden extraction zones. Civilians are a top priority.
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>>2370468
And how do you intend to evacuate civilians in the event of ground invasion, which naturally only follows an orbital defeat?
And if you have ships that can evacuate civilians, would it not be wiser to lightly arm said craft to serve as another layer of defense?
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>>2370476
We will do all we can do. Have faith, Vampire.
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>>2370476
"We will prepare ships needed to breach the fleet, heavily armed and armoured with an excort if needed"
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>>2370480
Faith is a fools object, resolve is a nobles weapon.
>>2370483
This seems reasonable.
Where do you plan to evacuate them?
To which planet?
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Rolled 18 (1d100)

>As reality moves and bends and contorts along the outer edges of the ploraxion realms, A force of 200 corvettes emerge from behind a asteroid field and the planets of the outer reaches, using their massive readings to mask their approach.

>As they finaly show up on scanners, a few AU from the first defenders, a short distance in space terms the ships open fire

<ER VEMIGO>

>they unleash their attacks upon the planets defenders, their fire skidding across the void
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>>2370489
"Whichever is safer and least under threat of the attack, and is welcoming too. We'll likely get a choice of planets to the pilots"
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Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>2370495
>they fire off some tachyon lances from some cruisers, and begin long-range attacks on them.
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>>2370509
>>2370495
>the scene is one of great bloodshed. There are many ship wrecks from The Winged fleet. They are suffering some severe damage, and the once smug attackers are now very battered.
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Rolled 16, 18, 1, 19, 9 = 63 (5d20)

>>2370509
>Several lances smash and break upon the force, a two dozen corvettes dying as the lances rip through their hulls, crew already dead inside.

>Another 20 press the attack, making suicide runs While the other 158 corvettes make a hasty retreat, falling back with the planets as cover, the debris of their now dead kinsman a effective smoke screen

[every roll is 4 suicide's]
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Rolled 4, 2, 18, 9, 19 = 52 (5d20)

>>2370522
ooc: nice dubs
>they try a massive suicide run. Most fail spectacularly, although some make it. There are lots of explosions.
>they try firing more at long range.
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>>2370554
>158 ships flee from the hit range of the ships using planets as cover, however another 48 die off. explosions pain the void vivid hues of amber and purple. The remaining 110 ships slip back into the protective coverings of the asteroid fields and plantoids
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Rolled 8, 8, 7, 5, 12 = 40 (5d20)

>>2370563
>the ploraxians try sieging the asteroid belt, and use search-and-destroy ships to try and attack them.
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Rolled 15, 10, 15, 9, 2, 4, 10, 11, 5, 6, 12, 1, 4, 12 = 116 (14d20)

>>2370566
>They hit nothing.......they see nothing, the asteroids are far too dense for anything larger than a corvette to get through safely.....But that doesnt mean that the ships inside can not shoot out, nor does it mean their 4 Battleships that detach themselves from the planetoids outside the asteroid field have to reign in their fire agaisnt the defenders, catching the 5 squadrens in a pair of firey teeth

[first 8 rolls are battleships, +1]
[next 6 are the corvettes]
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Rolled 15, 45, 64, 66, 20, 23, 65, 100, 30, 72, 69, 32, 9, 78 = 688 (14d100)

>>2370585
>ploraxian fleet command simaltenously bangs their head on a wall in frustration
>they, after a few minutes, organize nearly 7000 hunter-seeker missiles, and 200 multirole starfighters.
>they begin their attack in there, launching all of them.
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>>2370595
>whoops wrong dice format
>Here is the legit one

rollemBOT - Today at 5:55 PM
191 ⟵ [20, 19, 19, 17, 17, 15, 15, 14, 12, 12, 11, 10, 6, 4]14d20
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>>2370604
>With the corrvettes of the ploraxions decimated, the fleet vanishes again, their ships taking far too long to cross the system but 2 of the 4 battleships were decimated. the 3rd and 4th escaping as they vents decks.

>Left Behind is a scene of a horror film, bodies floating in the vacuum of space, icing blood and spinning scraps of metal marking the passing of the forces expended........still the asteroids move on.
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>>2370451
Narg:Exactly
>Narg goes to the centre of Megaplex and begins puring acid on the ground, making a circle
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>1000s of flaming metal kinetic rounds appear out of the void. Racing towards the mass gathering of fleets. Each and every one striking and detonating at different points.
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>>2372809
>This just in kinetic rounds fired from the void hit moons, planet surfaces and all manner of space objects but thankfully no casualties or damage has been done to anything important.
>Federal officials are trying to determine where these rounds came from.
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>>2369834
>The Reaper fleet moves up closer to the planet the main force of thirteen battleships,fifteen cruisers,two dreadnoughts,seven carriers,thirty corvettes and one massive armored Mothership supercarrier the largest ships seen by the invaders to date
<We shall crush them.>
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Rolled 18, 8, 4, 3, 18, 12 = 63 (6d20)

>>2372960
There is no chance of holding that. Have the corvettes go on full retreat. Warp away. Have anti orbital cover them. Fire!
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>>2373535
>target the carriers
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Rolled 8, 6, 17, 1, 1, 8, 8, 20, 20, 5, 19 = 113 (11d20)

>>2373535
>A carrier explodes
<Have the advanced cruiser force open fire and wipe out those emplacements and then we shall begin sending down ground troops>
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Rolled 17, 15 = 32 (2d20)

>>2373695
>All but two emplacements erupt in a blinding explosion
Damn. Fire on another carrier, and prepare for ground assault .
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>meanwhile publius approaches the rummar embassy
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>>2373908
>The embassy's stone walls are being patrolled by guards, at the gates he is stopped
"Name and purpose Oni"
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>>2373925
Publius Mucius Paterculus, looking for rukaar
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>>2373935
"Why do you want the Lord's presence? He is quite busy"
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>>2373952
because I need ask him about something and hes the only rumar I know
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>>2373962
>The two guards look at each other than allow him to enter, the embassy is surprisingly cozy. He walks trough the hall into the meeting room which seems to be being used as a living room. Rukaar is sitting on a large chair playing with his children as his wife writes something on parchment. Publius is being watched by the guards
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>>2373994
>publius waits for rukaar to notice him
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>>2373999
>He eventually does, he puts the pups down and they run off
"Do you have business with me?"
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>>2374029
yes
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>>2374036
"Well what is it?"
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>>2374171
I have been told that your planet is filled with extremely dangerous predators and since rome is always looking for extremely dangerous predators to have in the arena I was asked to ask you if we could buy some from you because apparently they decided you'd be more likely to say yes to a warrior then a actual diplomat
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>>2374181
"You're a warrior?"
>Rukaar looks at him with a confused expression
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>>2374205
I'm the number one miltary figure in the empire
I was leading armies in the civil war at 18
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>>2374217
"That's great, we both did that. Though I wasn't part if an official army at that time. Now what type of beasts do you want?"
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>>2374237
How should I know?! murderous ones that could fit in an arena I guess
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>>2374250
How big of an arena do you have? How good are your tamers"
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>>2374266
big and good
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>>2374375
"And what exactly do you want, what sort of creatures. I can Give you some quite horrible monsters if that's your goal
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>>2374451
thats the goal
we then put them in arenas and either fight them or have them fight each other
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>>2374462
Well deadliness isn't always entertaining. Shulooks just release gas and Neurok just drift about till your electrocuted. I'm guessing you want a show
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>>2374473
yes a show is the goal
so preferable something with big fangs or claws or tusks
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>>2374478
We have a lot of those. Dreadmaws, daggertooth beasts, Dregons, Slaughter tongues, and so on so forth. How many do you need?"
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>>2374490
say a hundred to start with?
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>>2374494
A hundred dreadmaws? Are you willing to station entire armies to guard them?
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>>2374561
honestly?
yes
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>>2374565
That feels like a waste of resources but its not mine so...
Payment?
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>>2374724
we have our army do a lot of not fighting things
like administration, or construction

gold sound good?
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>>2374753
Can it be used in the wider galaxy?
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>>2374788
yes, its gold
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>A HUGE ambassadorial ship that seems way too big for what it should be descends upon Trojan

>At the landing site, a huge door from the ship opens, and a giant 22ft tall behemoth alien walks slowly out.

>As he appears, you can see extreme robotic modifications on him. Two extra giant robotic arms, a high tech personal shield, what seems to be a cloaking device (but lets be honest he never uses it) and a giant... jetpack

>His majesty in technological prowess stuns you. He starts to speak...

>Right up until his retarded brother rolls up from behind him and speaks to you first

Grog: TARBOR SAID WE MEET ALIEN TODAY. ARE YOU ALIEN? YOU LOOK LIKE SHOETOY. BROTHER WHY DO ALIEN LOOK SO SMALL?

>Tarbor sighs

Tarbor: Quiet brother. Hello there, fair xenos. I am Ta-

Grog: HIS NAME TARBOR AND MINE GRUG AND WE REPRESENT THE GANN- GANNA- GANNA-THOR-I--

Tarbor: Grog will you shut up! We represent the Gannathorian Technocracy. Before you asked, yes I was forced to take my extremely mentally retarded brother. To show we nurture for those disadvantaged or something like that.

Grog: WHAT RETARDED MEAN BROTHER

Tarbor: Nothing Grog. Go to your room.

Grog: FINE. I PLAY GAME IN ROOM

>He stomps back to his room to play with his action figures, which are 6ft tall

Tarbor: Anyway, thank you for facilitating our ship. I am here to extend relations to those galactic civilizations accepting it.
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>>2375537
Well...
It is always a lovely occurrence to meet a new space faring civilization.
Tell us something about your race.
>is totally not intimidated by the fact that the rock monster is four times taller than her
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>>2375553
Well, we consider ourselves very technologically advanced compared to some of the other races in this sector that we have observed. Biologically? We have natural rock armour and are at an average of 22ft tall. Im surprised you are so small...
No matter. Tell me about your race.
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>>2375568
We are the Drakul, our height is around the galactic standard and we inhabit nearly twenty worlds.
We possess the arcane secrets of true cloaking, have open trade and cordial relations with the other races, and consume blood as our only food source
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>>2375537
>Markon makes his way through the gathered crowd.
"Alright whats happened this time...."
>Sees the Gannathorians and stares for a moment.
"More enormous earthern creatures....lovely."
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>>2375582
Normal galactic size?
>Tarbor looks slightlt confused
I see...
>>2375588
>Tarbor sees a human for the first time
They remind me of naked Janarli. Hah!
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>>2375641
Yes, you are what we call, absolutely massive.
You are more than twice as large as any previously recorded sentient race
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>>2375641
Who is this Janarli?
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>>2375739
Likely a humanoid species native to their world of origin, resembling humans
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>On one of the many occupied Ku'narian worlds a shopkeeper is accosted by a group of a group of Reapers and forced to wear a universal translator and shown a picture of a Drakul as well as a roughly scrawled note:"Meeting".
>Soon a destroyer is dispatched to Drakul space with a cruiser and squadron of corvettes as backup as the destroyer starts broadcasting in a very nervous,Ku'narian voice
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>>2375670
Ah, right...
>>2375739
Small furry animals, kind of like eh...
>He searches for terms on his device
Human primates... if that makes any sense to you.
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>>2375809
>they are stopped at the border, the superdreadnought "Imperator Supreme" halting them in their tracks
Explain this intrusion, or you shall be eliminated
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>>2375641
Well you look like a large rock
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>>2375831
"I see...."
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>>2375844
You look like someone who likes fancy dress.
>>2375848
Yes. Tell me about humans.
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>>2375858
Only if you consider a toga or armour fancy
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>>2375858
They are everywhere and inexplicably have multiple copies of the exact same planet randomly scattered throughout space with no logical explanation behind it
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>>2375832
>The ships prep emergency warp countermeasures in case the ship opens fire
>The voice replies again the shopkeeper stumbling
"U-umm apparently my new employers would like a meeting with one of you. They haven't discussed why with me but app-parently it's important."
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>>2375881
Prepare to be boarded.
Talks shall commence once we are on deck.
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>>2375863
>Tarbor eyes the man
Fair enough... I suppose I shouldnt judge different cultures.
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>>2375870
Like... parasites...
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>>2375896
Yes.
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>>2375896
Please refrain from insulting my species
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>>2375898
>Tarbor looks like he has become woke and is now drafting a final solution to the human question
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>>2375904
You tell me when you find a half dozen more copies of Imperator scattered across the void.
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>>2375936
Why does having multiple earths
Make us parasites
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>>2375960
You have a better explanation?
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>>2375979
Come again?
Your not making sense
Moreover calling humans parasites seems a bit hypocritical from you
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>>2376037
I suppose in a way you would have a point, What with the literal drinking of blood and all, however you will find that we do not exist everywhere simultaneously.
I suppose locusts is a better term
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>Meanwhile on whatever name last feroxian planet has Harlof is experimenting with local wildlife in his labship
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>>2377321
>Hears knocks on the door of the labship, devoid of most of his weapons in a rather odd break of custom
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>>2377324
Hrm, doors are open
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>>2377327
>Hears enters the labship, hunched over slightly as to not hit the roof with his head

"Greetings wise one Harlof. This one comes to speak with you regarding a trade"
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>>2377330
>As he enters he smells soe sulphur and burned plants
Hnrf, yes, how can I help?
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>the goo allows itself to be collected by the Drakul

Survey opportunity. Collect data.
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>>2377421
I’m bringing you to Trojan.
There’s lots of species there, that means lots of survey data.
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>>2377333
"This one has technological data regarding a device that allows a user to store items in a pocket dimension. His own wise ones have reached a logical block in this, with working prototypes storing items but the space is too small for conventional use. So in exchange for sharing any of the results you can make from the study of this tech we are willing to give you the technical data."

>Hears waits for the wise man to digest the information, his nose burning with the reek
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>>2377461
Mmmrf, you want us to help you with researching your pocket dimension technology?
We can do that, scientists at psychics departament are really lacking on a goal on what to make, myes. Anything else you need?
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>>2377469
"No, This one has nothing more to tell you. Is there anything you would wish to ask of them?"
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>>2377474
Hmmm...myes I almost forgot, Council has decided on what to do with that favour. To be precise they want your permission to take some of the crystals these Reapers had left in your planet for study, myes.
Also it seems like Jergen is preparing for a raid on your original system...other than that I have nothing of need
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>>2377485
>Hears goes rather rigid, hand clenching and unclenching

"Your leaders understand that the crystals are destroying this ones former home, turning it into a despicable and blasphemous perversion of its original grandeur. You understand this completely and utterly, and you still wish to take these invader's resource in a vain and foolish attempt to weaponize it?"

>The response is part incredulous, part disbelief and questioning
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>>2375887
>The destroyer is sent forward the cruiser and corvettes watching from afar
>It's point defenses ready and primed as the boarding craft arrive and it's hanger doors open for them
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>>2377503
Weaponize? No, that would be something only fools would do, they are not that dumb, goal of the research is to find a way to reverse its effects, mft
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Rolled 15, 4, 15, 16, 3, 3, 9, 6 = 71 (8d20)

>>2373729
>Another carrier is destroyed
<Dreadnoughts fire on my command.Prepare landing ships for immediate combat it seems they will give us a fight after all>
First 4 +3 last 4 plus 2
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>>2377511
>With a sigh Hears draws a book from his belt

"You have this ones consent, as much as he hates it. and destroy them and anything they have left in the ferox system, Here is a translation of their language. Oathmake is distributing more to the rest of the fediration."

>Almost as an after thought as he leaves, he makes one last comment

"This sees everything going wrong, do not prove him right"
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>>2377521
"Yes, good, have a nice day, myes"
>Harlof sends out the translator to everyone he can
>Meanwhile the BEF enters near the feroxian planet for a moment
Jergen:Sorry Hears, we'll be here just for a moment
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>>2377529
>Back outside and away from the stench, Hears streches

"Considering the good you do us, and the fact we can not stop you anyway the need to apologize is not required. what do you wish"
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>>2377531
Jergen:Were here for a quick stop to prepare for a raid on Ferox, mostly to see what defenses they have there, as much of their remaining fleet is away
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>>2377538
"If this one may be of any assistance, then let him know. Anything to hurt the invaders, and hurt them badly"

>He begins to make his way towards his command center, the assembled feroxians parting before him as he marches past
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>>2377545
Jergen:You can lend troops and ships you can spare, but other than that nothing we need
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>>2377436
Affirmative.
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>>2377551
whats this thing
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>>2377571
We have no idea aside from the fact that it likes scanning things.
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>Small Belaniran force of a battleship, 3 cruisers, 3 carriers, 4 destroyers and 6 frigates enters the system and immediatly activate their shield(+3 to wound all of them)
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>>2377579
i see
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>>2377582
>They manage to get in fairly undetected surprisingly...
>They detect fifteen cruiser three battleships and four carriers in the system gathered around a massive shipyard and space station
>Fallen invader and Federation ships are being fed into the maw of it and already a few ships,resembling smaller cruisers some with strange modifications are being pumped out
>But aside from some small orbital stations the planets seem fairly undefended
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Rolled 18, 6, 15, 15, 11, 9, 8, 1, 19, 6, 8, 17, 13, 15, 7 = 168 (15d20)

>>2377591
Jergen:Send info to the Federation, everyone else, fire! Focus on shipyards and battleships
>First 6 are carriers, next two frigates, next 2 destroyers, next 3 cruisers, last 2 battleship(+1)
>First 9 on shipyard and station, last 6 on battleships
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>>2377571
Designation Trailblazer Qoppa Sigma Theta. Origin: Large Magellanic Cloud, satellite galaxy. Directive: chart Milky Way Galaxy.
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Rolled 10, 12, 15, 18, 2, 4, 18, 9, 5, 12, 19, 9, 2, 9, 17, 12, 5, 20, 14 = 212 (19d20)

>>2377611
>The shipyard is warped by the fire and it is crippled and venting atmosphere and a battleship is heavily damaged
<Make the interlopers flee!!>
>The carriers dispatch eight fighter squadrons to deal with the bombers and strikecraft of the enemy force
<I want all cruisers onto the carriers quickly fire for effect.I want out battleships to fire on the enemy capital ship>
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>>2377627
I see
its a big place
hows your progress
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Rolled 6, 16, 2, 10, 9, 6, 9, 2, 5, 19, 8, 15 = 107 (12d20)

>>2377629
>Pretty much all of the frigates and battleship is heavily damaged, cruiser is also down
>All of the ships turn around to leave and make their last shots
Jergen:Our work here is done, let us move
>Jergen sends a message to the Reaper Cult
"You will fail, mark my words invader"
>First 6 against shipyards and space station, last 6 against battleships, last two get +1
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>>2377507
>the ship is boarded, troopers flooding its corridors.
>once on the main deck, the admiral demands to know the purpose of the intrusion.

Explain your purpose here immediately.
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>Tarbor wanders around Trojan, utterly dwarfing the local population.

>He takes a look at the embassies owned by the individual alien races of the federation
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>>2377652
>The damaged battleship finally explodes and the shipyard is torn asunder.It will take many weeks to repair the damage done to it.
<I do not know what these people have said but mark my words they will pay for this transgression.We shall find them and one day they will be at our mercy>
It's not this big but looks something like this
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>>2377666
>He sees the confederate embassy, which looks like a backyard of a really poor person, with an old tv standing on cinder blocks, a crude wind turbine, a, more or less, well made anti-air turrent and an old van with wings
>>2377675
>Fleets remains finally leave the system and orbit the New Ferox(wip name)
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>>2377641
Negligible. Arrival only two months prior to current galactic date.
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>>2377766
hmmm
have you tried asking for local maps?
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>>2377658
>A being approaches,the Reaper champion who fought off the Drakul boarders.In his hands he carries a full suit of empty Drakul armor and a crystal for the first time it speaks
"A-alllianceeee"
>He points to himself then to the Drakul
"Us and you."
>He shoves the shopkeeper forward
My master's have seen your interest in the crystals and the way the galaxy has seemed to treat you.They wish to resolve both issues.They will show you the way to a higher plane,to use the crystals and become a true Cryzaxiaat and have told me your worlds will not be Reaped as the others have been.In exchange you must follow the way of the Reaper and aid them in finding new worlds for the Harvest.
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>>2377806
Interesting, very interesting.
You will tell us the nature of the crystals?
Their means of production and applications, yes?

Wehave wondered why you seem to desire them so much
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>Karl arrives back on Trojan finally and sends urgent messages to as many of the Federation leaders as he can.A meeting must be had as some new information has arisen that may change the course of this invasion.Sending sensitive information to the IAF High Command,Belnarians and Ku'narian regime in exile
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>>2377824

>A number of IAF representatives waste no time in showing up. They all look haggard, no doubt reflecting the IAF's efforts to support the other nations.
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>>2377818
"Food.Sustenance."
>The shopkeeper speaks up again
They seem to consume the crystals somehow.I do not know how it works honestly but they seem quite important for them.
>He whispers
I do not know what being a Cryzaxiaat ensues but I believe the consumption of these crystals may be required.
>Meanwhile...
>In Ku'narian space a meeting is being called
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>>2377824
>publius shows up
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>>2377841
>Responding to the call, A large battleship warps into the Kn'narian territories, motifs of wings and stripes of red under black adorning the ship

"We come"
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>>2377841
Well we are not about to vilify ourselves in front of the galaxy for some aliens breakfast condiment.
Unless you can tell us what they actually are, and what possible actual benefit could be attained through their consumption, we will not risk aligning ourselves with you unless directly threatened.
Which, given your current state of fleet affairs, would be unlikely.
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>>2377835
>>2377847
>Karl is waiting there with a quartet of Imperial Naval Intelligence officers
"Welcome gentleman.I am sorry for the sudden meeting but the information we have discovered is quite important.We have discovered the Invader's next target is the IAF.Now what I wish to discuss with you is setting a trap for them there.
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>>2377824
>Markon arrives having returned from a recon mission to the front.
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>>2377869
I could maybe finagle a fleet
maybe
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>>2377841
>A dozen ships warp in bearing the green blue and purple hues of the Vangaurd armada.
"This is Izamat we've arrived."
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>>2377824
>After some time one of the Great Councils members arrives to the meeting
Good day Admiral
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>>2377859
>The Mothership of the Reapers awaits them there
<Nice to see you brothers.We still must await the Shipmistress>
>>2377860
>On board the destroyer...
"Vilified already.Food is power."
>The armored being throws the armored suit against the wall and it crumples with the force
"Soul is power.Soul is feed for the food."
>He grabs a crystal and crushes it green energy flowing all over him and he seems to grow a few feet
"If not us who Harvest.Others will.Only Cryzaxiaat can survive Harvest."
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>>2377893
>The battleship remains in the void, but even as the response comes though to the reapers the ship remains in motion, like a restless shark

"She remains tardy, she knows how this irritates us so?"

>the engines continue to burn brightly in a lazy track around the reaper ship
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>>2377869

>The IAF representatives look pained, but resolute at this news.

"Then we shall martial all our forces there, while we hold them, you shall strike."

"Our guns will fill the heavens with lead!"

"We shall never give up!"

"We will not surrender!"

"For every one of us that falls, a hundred more shall take his place!"
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>>2377872
>>2377874
>>2377884
>>2377907

>He pauses to greet the others
"Nice to see you all here.Now the United Empire would like to send the 1st Fleet with a superdreadnought to head off the invaders there.We wish to draw them into a drawn out engagement to bring out the majority of their force to battle so we can destroy them completely.We will show small resistance at first and make them think they have us on the run and then we will hit them from the flanks with smaller forces to weaken important assets.And then once we have done that we will bring in a large battlefleet and smash the remainder of their strength apart.Any thoughts?"
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>>2377893
Physical strength enhancement, vitality increment, all at the cost of living souls?
An interesting proposition.

And all we have to do for you to tell us how to to make our own is to help you find worlds to harvest?
Accepted.
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>>2377841
>The remains of the Furnace fleet make entry to the meeting, Overseer Urubask clicks his metal claws as his flagship reaches the other warlords
"I have arrived"
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>>2377915
Hmmm...sounds like a plan, I would reccomend attacking Ferox, as it is relatively undefended and seems to be important to them
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>>2377915
again
I can probably get one fleet
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>>2377915

"IAF ground forces will fight to the last in order to tie up as many of the enemy as possible."

"Yes, and the guns will only stop firing until they are destroyed and their crews are dead."

"We will be counting on all of you to make the most of our stand."
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>>2377881
>>2377905
>>2377923
<Ahhh to see us all gathered in one place what a stirring sight>
>The Reaper Lord pauses taking in all of the ships arrayed in front of him
<Tell me of your conquests brothers and sisters.What have you taken for the Harvest? After we have discussed this we will talk of the next to fall.>
>>2377920
>The being throws a crystal to the Drakul
"No interfere with Harvest.If interfere you shall be Harvested."
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>>2377945
The clockwork ones burn and smolder, have their worldship has been taken and their fleet shattered. We fought the scaled ones in the north, damaged their fleet and Gave them what they thought was a victory. We are preparing an assault on the ones called the Drakul
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>>2377924
"What would we strike on Ferox? Even if we take the world how would we make it habitable once more? If it is possible."
>>2377927
>He gives the man a handshake
"Thank you my good man.It shall be much appreciated as the UE is low on warships as it has already lost almost an entire warfleet to these bastards."
>>2377940
"Fight off their scouting actions with ferocity.We're relying on you to be a hard target to draw in a large force of ships.Do you require ground troops as well?"
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>>2377955

"We have a surplus, especially with the FRA counted among our numbers."
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>>2377945
"We have not Harvested any. The correct targets are elusive and setting up takes time. We have a slight skirmish with the birded ones.

Soon our traps should make their use known"

>The battleship continues its looping patrol of the other ships
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>>2377955
i can probably bring a fleet help, but I can definitely promise war subsides and cutrate prices for ships
in fact, >publius handsd karl a sack full of denarii
here is some now
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>>2377955
Ferox can be healed when we learn how to negate effects of this Aethermass, and it is an important location for them, as they seem to be building shipyard there, given, it was heavily damaged recently
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>>2377945
"Gentleman as much as I enjoy the company of mistress Ulani, she is a woman as busy as she is lovely."
"On to business. I have made moves against five interstellar nations taking dozens of worlds in a rapid offensive and my fleets fight a dozen more nations that have come to their aid. We're also preparing to strike against a particularly rich group of worlds
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>>2377957
>>2377963
>>2377967
"Thank you all.Now on to the issue of the Perfected.We know there fleet is massive but after this conflict if they survive how will they deal with them? And I believe that using the far off factories and shipyards of the Romans to make warships for the conflict.Now besides this is there anything else you wish to discuss?"
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>>2377985
Hmmm...Perfected, we will need to find out how were they defeated first time
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>>2377945
Quite.

Send us the details regarding the crystals via encode, and we shall abide by your terms.
You may leave.

>the Drakul begin to filter off the ship
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>>2377958
>>2377977
>>2377948
<We have broken two nations and we have discovered another to be broken as well.With the aid of you my brothers.I wish to smash apart this IAF so that our fleets may wreak havoc on the two large superpowers in this space.>
>He pauses
<If we break through we can hit these birds on both sides and crush all resistance.Now my Furnace born brothers pause your assault on these Drakul...for now.They may betray the others and give us new targets for the Harvest.Only attack if they betray our sacred duty.Do you require anything of my war fleet?>
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>>2377998
No further action is required. If unable to strike these IAF who will be attacked?
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>>2377998
>The transmission of the battleship contains a crackling laugh while it makes its 3rd circuit.

"The fleet that got half destroyed by a single world? Filled with savages no less? No, i think you require our aid more than anything brother. So Me and mine shall strike with you upon these IAF Heathens, then depart to strike the birds from another angle. Agreed?"
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>>2378005
<Perhaps the ones known as the Scealix or United Empire.Maybe you along with our brothers can take on the more isolated nation known among these peoples as "Rome".>
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>>2378013
"The United Empire is a greater threat. They have considerable industrial and fleet assets that have been sighted far and wide among our battle zones."
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>>2377520
>The last anti orbital emplacements rupture
Damn. Here they come. Make sure all men are in position. I want not a soul to be seen until the initial assult ends. No friendly casualties. No resistance. We have a thousand soldiers against their millions. To fire upon them is to commit something more than suicide.
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>>2378013
These entities are unknown, perhaps continue attacks on the reptilians
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Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>2377792
Negative. Collecting.

>the amorphous entity begins interfacing directly with the datastream native to Trojan
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Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>2378024
<Send in gunships and assault raiders to the surface. Clear out airbases,scout out any defenses and find out what the hell is going in down there!!>
>Waves of dropships and gunships along with fighters and bombers drop down to the surface of the world scouring it for sign of any defenders
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>>2378081
you could have asked as opposed to just taking?
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>>2378098
Inefficient. Data collected.
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>Tarbor simply waits outside of where Karl called the meeting because the door isnt big enough

>He sheds a single tear
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>>2378108
i see
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>>2378093
>They would find not a one.
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>>2378115
>the Drakul set up a ramp outside next to the door, allowing them to crash through the ceiling
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>>2378155
>Tarbor rolls up the ramp and cannonballs through the roof, destroying various high tech equipment and sends debris everywhere

What'd I miss?
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>>2378166
>Stran looks at Tarbor, the ceiling and the giant door made for the bigger species of the galaxy
Were planning an offensive a the invaders
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>>2378191
Then you can count the Gannathorians in. We would be most willing to provide support for our galactic allies.
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>>2378021
<Yes perhaps.If we smash apart these larger states the others should fold with them.>
>>2378144
>Ground troops disperse from armored transports into the urban areas as massive landing craft land on the plains of the world.Legions of tanks assembling with the superheavy walkers and armed ground transports as they assemble to wipe away all defenders.Lord Shawnrok joins the force commanding atop a heavy walker
<I wonder what surprises will await us when we arrive at the capital.Will they give up or perhaps the leaders of this world will fight.>
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>>2377989
"That seems like a question for Lord Rukaar to answer."
>>2378127
>>2378155
>>2378166
>>2378191
"Oh well I never liked that room anyways.How will you contribute?"
>>2378012
<You may join our assault force.If you believe you can handle this.The birds seem to be giving you quite a lot of problems>
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>>2378272
>The urban areas are got town's. Completely devoid of any sign of life.
>As the walkers and tanks move, they occasionally crack open square tiles leading to holes about 5 feet deep, and three wide.
> The holes are empty
>Occasionally, movement of a single kunarian would be noticed in the upper floors of some buildings.
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>>2378287
<Secure the buildings.Take a slow approach as you move through the city.I want minimal losses>
>He has smaller Wireling troopers storm the buildings as the vehicles move forwards
<Have aircover over us at all time.Start landing Reapers at the city center as well.I want advanced tanks and hover transports to go full speed so that if they are waiting they won't be able to get any good hits on us.>
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>>2378280
"A lot of problems Indeed, they reek and stink and look so ugly. It is a battle to understand how they could be anything more than some of your fertilizer. And unlike you brother, i scout my targets before attacking.........losing a few corvettes is worth the information. Losing Half my ships to a couple of animal bred weaklings for a bombed out world is not"

>The battleships cools its engines some, allowing it to coast slightly
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>>2378308
> A single soldier emerges from one of the buildings
>His hands are far above his head in surrender
>He starts to walk towards the force, but he stops.
>He takes off his pack, and sets it down.
>He slowly moves toward the force with his hands out in caution
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>>2378280
We can provide manpower, naval help, anything we can generally. If you havent noticed, my race seems to be quite the... large... compared to everyone else. We are capable of helping you with mineral extraction on your planets. We can also upgrade all of your soldier's gear for a cheap price. Your pick, really.
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Rolled 35, 77, 83, 92, 38, 8 = 333 (6d100)

>The Vangaurd Armada dispatches six scouting forces to explore behind the lines of the IAF and Imperium Rōmānum lines.

>first 3 for IAF last 3 for Rome.
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>>2379276
>the one scounting ship is spotted and destroyed immediately, the second gets past the outer forts by is taken out by the inner
>one ship manages to scout the roman disposition much more successfully
>there are four main roman defensive fronts
>the southern front has the least troops but the most intense natural defensive with many choak points asteroid fields nebulae and one sun about to go nova
>the northen front has less hazards and just choak points but has the most forts and garrisions
>the eastern and western fronts are a mix.
>it seems that there are more elite troops (Palatini) held back from the defensive lines that can be rushed to where the attack is coming from, the Limitanei troops on the line are there to hold the attack off wait for Palatini reinforcements and counterattack
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>>2353562
brehs
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>>2380718
>Karl comes up behind him
"Yes?"
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>>2380005
>Karl points to him
"And why should we invest in you? Especially with your lack of dubsminerals."
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>>2380005
Narg:Uhhh...
Grod:Chips sound nice
Narg:Yea, hey, do we get chips if we invest in this Chips.inc?
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>In one of the few zones not contested near Drakul ship a small ship approaches.
>It beams a signal to coordinates that the Drakul have given them,alerting them that the first shipment for research is ready
>It detaches a small module from itself and then warps out.The module carrying around a quarter ton of pyschoaether and a message:To harness the power of the soul great sacrifices must be made.Only through struggle can the true power of the harvest be made manifest.
>The message is inscribed in golden glyphs on the outside of the module and it glints in the light of a distant star as the transport warps out
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>>2382076
Struggle and great sacrifice?
Perfect. We know of others to pay the price for us.
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>>2382280
>It is just a pod and cannot respond to such comments
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>>2382409
Cease judging me pod.
You know how I love to deliver evil monologues with sinister overtones
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>The marching walkers advance crushing any scattered an abandoned vehicles in the street
<Damn it be more careful what if they make us pay for those?>
>Tired of waiting the Lord Shawnrok,Lieutenant and Right Hand of the Reaper Lord,jumps off the walker and on to a speeding Scythe assault tank.It hovers and flies over obstacles and it with a full company of other such vehicles arrive at the capitol building.The Reaper Commander dismounts at last.
<Anyone alive in there or will you continue to play coward?>
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>>2378327
>While the Commander speeds towards the building onboard a tank the walkers pause turning massive searchlights towards the being
>One gives a deep,howling warcry and Reapers start dispersing down it's legs as they move to apprehend the solider
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>>2382520
>He yells in fear and runs, diving into a building
>He begins waving a small red flag on a stick out the window
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>>2382529
>The Reapers dispatch some Wirelings to move into the cramped building chasing the soldier.
>Some go through the door while some climb up the walls
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>>2382538
>He dances around the room cautiously, as if trying to not be apprehended, but not look hostile
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>>2382545
>They try to speak a rough stuttering Ku'narian
Stop.Stay.Apprehend.
>They fire a warning shot at the Ku'narian
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>over a matter of two days, a massive standoff between the Reapers and the Ploraxians in the asteroid belt of the Kunthari system has been there
>they want to break it with a surprise attack soon...
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>>2382556
>He ducks
Oh, hey, you guys talk. I ain't even gotta use my translator. Apprehended, got it.
>He grabs up his things.
I gotta go willingly, I suppose, right? Hehe...
>His fear is obvious through his nervous laughter.
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>>2382571
>They grab him and take him towards the main walker
Others?More?
>They obviously wish to know if there are others such as him hiding in the city
>Meanwhile...
>The Lord is still screaming at the Capitol building in frustration
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>>2382582
Others? Yeah, others. Elsewhere. Not here. Get the picture? Say, can I see an officer of some sort per chance?
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>>2382593
>They get him aboard the walker and since their grasp of Ku'narian language is only rudimentary they decide to move towards the Capitol building to see if their Lord knows what he means
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>>2382600
I suppose this is a step in the right direction. I don't suppose any of you play cards?
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Rolled 74, 21, 7, 8 = 110 (4d100)

>A scouting force of a dozen ships are sent to scout out the Ploraxian Fringe and outer colonies.
>Following them is a force of 160 ships that are hiding in neutral space until their scout forces report back.

>Scout forces are breaking up into 4 fleets of 3 to scout.
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Rolled 49, 99, 19, 23 = 190 (4d100)

>>2382616
>a ploraxian patrol group sees this, and decides to attack
Not again....
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>>2382607
>Light walkers start dispersing around the city scanning for any strongpoints with squads of infantry as backup
>The Scythe class battletanks adjust their plasma projectors to go into a sort of mortar mode.Readying large bomblets of plasma in case their are insurgents in any tall buildings
>While the Reapers and Wirelings stay at attention and ignore the Ku'narian till the superheavy walker smashes apart the wall separating the Capitol building from the rest of the city.Forcing him towards their lord.
"Ahhhh so this city is inhabited after all"
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>>2382623
>Like this but beefier with more armor,sections for crew and in a brownish-reddish color scheme
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>>2382623
You speak our language?
>He cringes watching the wall crumble
I've been sent with a message. My leader wishes to speak to you.
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>>2382644
"Well where is he?"
>He looks around at the abandoned Capitol building
"And I wish to speak with him as well.If he is a mighty warrior I will give him the opportunity to duel for the fate of this world and if it will end up Un-Harvested."
>He taps his spear on the ground
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>>2382651
I will lead you to him. He's in there, avoiding being shot by a tank I'd imagine.
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Rolled 73, 69, 32, 13, 68 = 255 (5d100)

>>2382622
>With minimal intelligence the fleet is forced to proceed with caution.
>They focus on the area the first fleet scouted and strike where the Ploraxians didn't find them.
>The fleet will try to quickly warp in to several locations strike at important targets in the Ploraxian fringe and outer colonies; Political worlds, trade hubs, Industrial planets, and agriculture worlds
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>>2382654
"Fine fine."
>If it is possible for a metal helmet to grimace Lord Shawnrok would be trying his best
"I will take two squads of my Reapers with me in case of traps.Perhaps you would be a good obstacle to being fired upon too."
>He pushes the Ku'narian forward sixteen of the massive Reapers surrounding them
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Rolled 58, 76, 60, 77, 19 = 290 (5d100)

>>2382657
>the ploraxian's scramble and try and strike back at the fleet, and try and push them back.
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>>2382670
Alright then. Follow me.
>He leads them into the Capitol building.
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>>2382678
>The Reaper infantry advance finding comfort in the higher ceilings of the Capitol building.The Lord and his troops following the officer at a quick pace
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Rolled 16, 48, 31, 86, 36, 48, 6 = 271 (7d100)

>>2382671
>Fighting intensifies across the outer sector with the conflict at its Capital, Nova Ploraxia, reaching the highest point. The invaders have been halted at their current point but many worlds have been cut of from the sector capital.
>They now focus on several different targets.
rolls 1,2,3 Battle of Nova Ploraxia
rolls 4,5 Raiding important economic assets.
rolls 6,7 finding an opening in the Ploraxian lines.
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Rolled 69, 5, 20, 61, 99, 57, 29 = 340 (7d100)

>>2382690
>rolling a 7d100 as well to try and counter it
>same layout as yours
>they generals try a massive counter-attack, and try and destroy the invaders
>it will be glorious
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>>2382694
>The counter attack was a success in halting the raids and flanking maneuvers at the cost of diverting forces from the sector capital.
>The Invaders are currently digging in at the capital while their other forces regroup.
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>>2382684
>They are led into a rather large chamber
>The ceiling above is beyond ornate. With the stone structure no doubt being as heave as it is old. The hundreds of flashing lights on there had a peculiar air about them, as if the could have been placed there moments ago, or a thousand years ago.
>The officer stops to marvel at it
Beaut, ain't it? Wait ere. I'll fetch him.
>He walks several feet forward, and releases a whistling noise. With that, a tall Ku'unarian walks out, flanked by two guards.
>The normal cheerfulness expressed in the ruler eyes is replaced by rage.
>Despite this, he keeps a calm tone.
At last. Greetings to you enemy. I trust your voyage was safe?
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>>2381063
Dubs are ensured eventually.
>>2381579
Yes, would you like to purchase shares of Chip Inc?
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>>2382726
"Yes it was indeed.I am sorry that your fleet was not here to greet me in force but they gave me a great scare before with those pink fleshed ones that were your allies."
>He bows
"And I thank you for the gracious greeting you have given my forces.Too bad it seems that after the orbital war your forces here did not want to continue the fight."
>He slams his spear into the ground
"Now I know you must love your people to stay here even as your world falls apart so here is what I give you:a chance.Your world will still fall under occupation but the people of this little part of the galaxy do seem to hate the Harvest of their worlds and the damage it may inflict.Now I offer you a duel for this world's fate.If you and your two guards manage to beat me and two of my champions this world will not fall to the Reaper's mighty harvesting scythe. These battles will be one on one of course and to the death."
>The Lord seems excited for a challenge
"Will you accept or let your people be harvested?"
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>>2382976
I find duels to be foolish, but I accept. However, before we perm such an act, would you mind talking?
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>>2382787
Narg:Sure
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>>2383571
"And what shall we speak of?"
>He points to space
"All manners up there are resolved and down here my troops march through your city.But I will humor you,of what do you wish to speak?"
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>>2385015
I wish only to ask questions. I have two.
My first is simple. We were willing to trade with you for your... Harvest, but you attacked us. Would it not be wise, and less detrimental to to take from the preywithout claws to fight back with?
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Rolled 10 (1d100)

>Meanwhile Belaniran Confederacy is sending several soldiers to deal with reactivated war-bots on an industrial world of Neman
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Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>2386076
>The war machines have not been idle as far more war bots then expected have shown up to fight the Confederate Army.
>They attempt to encircle the Belanirans.
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Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>2386079
>They succesfully encircle the tiny force
>Boss' command troop to open fire at them
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Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>2386083
>Large numbers have been damaged, large numbers remain.
>Bots continue their advance while inflicting damage onto the confederates
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Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>2386089
>Confederate force is damaged and they keep holding, but retreat to the centre of the encirclement
>Meanwhile carrier in orbit sends out gunships and bombers for support
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Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>2386091
>The air support is devestating to the war bot lines who lack dedicated anti air support.
>They attempt to use massed small arms fire against confederate air forces but this will shift 1/3 of their focus away from the ground forces.
>War bots have 8000 troops lefts
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Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>2386097
>The warbot small arms are still very effective against ramshackle aircrafts
>Meanwhile the ground forces are devastated, leaving only a third of them alive
>The bombers return for a second attack while reinforcements drive in an armoured collums at the warbot circle to save remaining soldiers
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Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>2386112
>War bot forces are down to 7100, rear guard maintaining the encirclement is falter
>Bulk of forces in the direction of the factories try to push forward.
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Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>2386115
>The armoured collumn pretty much charges at them with guns blazing, bringing with them reinforcemens to the 900 big remaining force
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Rolled 54 (1d100)

>>2386123
>The encirclement is broken. Fresh troops reinforce the confederate forces here blunting the centers offensive.
>The prongs of the war bot formation are now being chiseled away
>6200 war bot forces left.
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Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>2386126
>Soldiers begin to attack the warbots, by charging at another weak point in their enciclement
>Meanwhile gunships begin supporting them
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Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>2386134
>The Confederate forces are halted as the encirclement breaks down completely and the battle lines even out.
>War bots are now falling back to take cover in the abandoned sections of the war factory.
>A large number of Belaniran troops were caught in the open before they realized what was happening.
>5500 war bots left
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Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>2386145
>Confederate forces leave the bigger vehicles outside of the factory and go inside
>Many of them break into little groups in order to find their hiding place
>Gunships begin patrolling more open spaces of the factory
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Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>2386151
>The large factory space has allowed Belaniran vehicles to still be used in combat against the bots significantly turning the tide
>With their forces now on opposite end of the momentum the war bots try to halt the confederates until the factory can be brought online again.
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Rolled 20 (1d100)

>>2386156
>Belaniran forces continue their push on the warbots despite the moderate casualities
>Meanwhile the cruiser on Nemans orbit begins moving to a location above the factory
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Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>2386160
>A series of ground choke points has slowed the offensive.
>Heavier weapons are being used to dangerous effect in these corridors.
>4000 bots left
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Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>2386163
>Belaniran forces try to push through with their heavy vehicles pretty much ramming at the defenses
>Meanwhile cruisers are on stand by as gunships and transport shuttles move in to attack the bots from the sky and maybe land some troops behing their lines
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Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>2386171
>Explosive weapons turn the vehicles into blockades.
>The corridor is still held.
>5 rounds til factory reactivation. 3900 bots
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Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>2386177
>Confederate troops try to use remote-controlled cars full of explosives to breach through the blockade
>Cruiser and frigates ready their bombardement weapons
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Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>2386183
>The Corridor is now even more cluttered with wrecks
>The bots change targets hoping desperately to shoot down the ships using small arms fire what few heavy weapons they have.
>4 rounds to factory reactivation 3800 bots
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Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>2386187
>Boss' have no idea what to do, so they command half of the troops to charge at the blockade while other half tries to find a way around it
>Small arms fire forces the frigates to retreat to the atmosphere
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Rolled 96 (1d100)

>>2386193
>bots begin firing into the air to keep the ships away
>due to the mass debris the bots cant counter attack until the confederate forces are right on top of them
>3 rounds til reactivation
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Rolled 38, 68 = 106 (2d100)

>>2386408
>Confederacy's troops resort to just throwing grenades at them over the debri using mortars
>Meanwhile the gunships retreat as the orbiting cruiser and frigates begin bombarding the control centre
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Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>2386420
>confederat forces are forcing the bots to redeploy anti air forces to keep them from the factory center
>2 rounds til reactivation
>bombardment score must reach 300 to be successful. Currently at 233
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Rolled 100, 74 = 174 (2d100)

>>2386428
>Spaceships continue bombarding the command centre
>Meanwhile nearby carrier deploys fighters to keep the warbot anti-air forces at bay
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Rolled 84 (1d100)

>>2386432
>the warbots fully redeployed into the corridors to stop the confederate surge. Leaving them open for a rapid air offensive that had managed to create an opening to strike at their command center and fortifications.
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Rolled 33, 61 = 94 (2d100)

>>2386443
>Quite a bit of air forces are damaged, but the ships begin bombarding the opening of the command centre
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>>2386456
>The ground assault is halted for nothing as the command center is blasted by orbital fire.
>With no central command the bots go into stand by and the reactivation is canceled.
>By the end of the day the boss is raising the flag of the Belaniran Confederacy from atop the tallest structure in the factory complex and engineers are at work trying rock understand what happened with the factory.
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>>2386478
>The crews are brought to clean up the place
>Meanwhile remaining warbots are either melted, dissasembled or sold in a garage sale as lawn decorations
>Confederacy's technicians will now have to learn how the command centres operate in a first place
>>
>Meanwhile on Trojan

>Gannathorian artillery (literally just a Gannathorian with a huge gun on his back) is being set up at strategic points

>Tarbor announces that the Gannathorians are open for diplomacy and deal making.
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>>2386987
I presume you are not currently occupied?
Would you care to discuss international affairs?
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>>2386997
The invaders fear the eternal rolling rock. Also yes my friend let us discuss intergalactic affairs
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>Rukaar is currently on trojan in the courtyard if the Rumar embassy addressing the first members of the Rumarian Oaseno, a military branch dedicated to in conventional and modern means of defending Ru
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>>2387035
>Tarbor, the 22ft tall rock behemoth, rolls to the Rumarian embassy, screeching to a halt as Tarbor deploys his remote anchors.

Greetings! I am Tarbor of the Gannathorian Technocracy. I am pleased to meet you finally, Rukaar.
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>>2387017
>not quite sure how to respond, she continues

Yes, we have been working on in inter federation group for the study and seizure of important materials related to the invaders.
We invite your empire to commit operatives to this purpose, to compliment the rumarian findsmen already serving this task alongside us.
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>>2387046
>Rukaar watches the behemoth roll trough his gate
My...my wall, why did you destroy my wall?"
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>>2387069
Gannathoria will gladly help in this initiative
>>2387076
Walls are totally 100 years ago. The future is now old man
>Tarbor utters the words "old man" while not caring for the fact that he is 7000 years old
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>>2387136
I...get the hell off my land
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>>2387142
>Tarbor lifts a giant boulder from the ground and smashes it in place of where the wall used to be
Good as new
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>>2387195
>Rukaar takes a deep sigh and face palms his own snout.
Do you have business here?
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>>2387210
Yes. I wish to extend diplomatic relations with your kind.
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Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>2385304
"You have no claws to fight back."
>Tripods stalk through the city in the background
"Why would we trade with you when we have you at our mercy and can take what we want?"
>The being pauses
"You have no negotiation point.You have no position of strength."

>Meanwhile...
>With the aid of the other Cryzaxiaat factions the largest Cyrzaxiaat armada to date gathers on the borders of Ploraxia and the IAF. Ships of the Seekers and Vanguard Armada along with their Reaper breathern.A task force under Xavier Vaie,lieutenant and right hand of the Reaper Lord, he takes a fleet of twenty battleships,a mothership,forty cruisers,ten carriers,hundreds of destroyers and corvettes
<Let us see what this system has to offer>
>They arrive on the edge of the system and begin to scan
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>>2387941
You make this sound as though I'm trying to negotiate with you. You are mistaken. I have accepted my fate. I with only to understand you before I die. My people may not have had claws, yes. But you will find some of our neighbors do. You have answered my first question. My second is simple. What are your Crystals? What purpose do they serve?
>>
>An IAF Colony is revealed, as well as several fortified outposts on other planets. All seem relatively well defended, bristling with anti Orbital and anti air guns.

>A small IAF Battlegroup is in the area as well, consisting of three Cruisers and twenty assorted Corvettes and Destroyers.
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Rolled 65 (1d100)

>>2387962
"Sustenance.Not as you would use it but food to feed the soul.To bring life,to extend life to us."
>He draws his spear
"That is all you must know for now."
>He points the spear at him
"Now shall we begin?"
>>2387964
<Break up the fleet I'm sure we can handle this ourselves>
>The fleet breaks into many smaller parts with the warlord taking three battleships,ten cruisers,two carriers and fifty corvettes with him
<Sound the warhorn.I want them to fear our coming>
>Throughout all Vox frequencies a dark haunting signal can be heard.Followed by a screaming warhowl.
Roll for intimidation
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>>2387980
I see then. I would like to make a request, however. I am old. Far older than I'd like. Might I ask that one of my men fight in my place for this duel? I am content to submission.
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Rolled 11, 9, 13, 8, 3, 8, 6, 11, 1 = 70 (9d20)

>>2387980

>The hearts of the crew are shaken, yet they stand firm!

>A message for reinforcements is quickly sent out. Though they waver, the IAF Battlegroup still moves to engage, they do not hesitate, and open fire!
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>>2387326
Before or after you destroy the entrance to my embassy?
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>>2388733
After obviously. Walls are temporary my friend.
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Rolled 6, 2, 15, 4, 10, 6, 11, 4, 7, 2, 17, 8, 20, 6, 15, 18 = 151 (16d20)

>>2387990
"This shall work.Now gather your champions so we may do battle."
>>2387997
>Three squadrons of corvettes are destroyed
<Have our battleships fire on their cruisers.I want our ten cruisers firing on their light ships.Remember we want to make it deeper into the system to see what is here>
First 6 battleships +1
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>A small flotilla of Hive ships being led by a battlecruiser jumps into the system and move towards the spire
>Tekan is already moving the spire into a more active mode, the drones and guards all begin to get the spire warm and livable
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Rolled 3, 19, 7, 8, 6, 4 = 47 (6d20)

>>2388894

>Most of the Corvettes, and more than half of the Destroyers go down, destroyed or crippled. One of the Cruisers vanishes in a blast of light.


>With the tide turning against them, the remaining Corvettes and Destroyers make a suicidal run, they jump directly toward the enemy formation, keying in their coordinates directly for the enemy's biggest ships.

>If they hit, they'll do catastrophic damage, if not outright crippling them. If they miss, they'll still be in the middle of the enemy, guns blazing.


>The two Cruisers support them by firing off a large number of long range missiles, then they move back toward the Colony, in range of the Orbital Guns.
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Rolled 1, 18, 19, 15, 7, 12, 4, 13, 1, 5, 20, 1, 16, 10 = 142 (14d20)

>>2388937
>A battleship explodes next to the Reaper Lieutenant
<Let us destroy the enemy quickly and then we shall move on>
>The remaining battleships and cruisers fire on the cruisers
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Rolled 14, 9, 19, 5, 16, 17, 4, 9, 17, 8, 3, 18, 19, 9, 16, 18, 11, 14, 20, 13, 3, 11, 12, 8, 16 = 309 (25d20)

>The Void is silent over the world of the ploraxions in their outer reaches, A world enshrouded in the defenders hope and smug confidence as to be untouchable.........We shall show them otherwise. The Burning and bright signatures of 5 battleships, 15 corvettes and 5 carriers coast along the void at almost reckless speed as they close in on a rocky world, a few ghostly signals echoing from around the gas giant and asteroid belts......but probably nothing.

<AND UNTO THE FRAY WE GO>

>The ships open fire

[2d20+1 for battlships first]
[2d20 for carriers second]
[d20 for 3 corvettes, third]
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Rolled 20, 6, 3, 1, 16, 20, 2, 7 = 75 (8d20)

>>2389851

>The last IAF cruisers go down fighting, still blazing their guns as they broke apart.

>But the Cruisers have made the sacrifice to lure the enemy into the range of the Anti-Orbital guns of the Colony and outposts!

>Massive slugs fired by equally massive railguns are fired toward the enemy fleet, targeting their capital ships as a priority!

>They fire until they are at risk of overheating!
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>>2389904
>A battleship is destroyed and the flagship is left burning and venting atmosphere but still active
<We are done with our little expedition here.We shall begin the assault soon.>
>The fleet warps away from the debris filled orbit
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>>2389901
>The meager defense force of three cruisers,ten corvettes and six frigates is instantly obliterated.Their hulls turning bright red for a split second before they split apart and detonated like molten suns.
>The forces on the ground race to signal an alert and then head to dugouts and trenches on the surface.Readying some armored Vehicles as well as Colonel Virsha of the 18th Mechanized Realm Guard prepares for combat.
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>>2389911

>Three IAF Battlegroups warp into the system not long after.

>Soon, they begin collecting the survivors, where they can. Reinforcements are also shuttled down to the Colony and two outposts to further fortify and prepare them.
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>>2389934
>With a cackle of the static, a message is replayed to the reapers with a set of Co-ords

"<The harvest has a new world to claim, watering the earth now>"

>And with that, the ships begin bombarding the planet below, aiming for spots of technological advancement and space ports and forts and anything else more than a blip on the scanners

[2d100 for bobardment by battleships and carriers]
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>The Roman ship approaches slowly staying quiet as they approach the battleship
"So lads have you heard of boarding pods? More commonly known as boarding torpedoes?"
>He pauses and looks around
"Okay so here's what we're going to do you fuckers.This ship is going to fire it's boarding torpedoes towards that battleship,along with a large quantity of missiles.We're going to have to hope that we can survive the point defense to get there in one piece while this ship acts as a distraction.We're going to play dead and act like dud distraction missiles to confuse their sensors than bust through the hull and bust them up.Alright?"
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Rolled 71, 23 = 94 (2d100)

>>2389953
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>>2388894
Very well
>He lets out a whistling sound.
>A female Rumarian emerges from one of the doorways, with an oversized Ku'unarian Lance and shield in her hand.
I shall find this fight most entertaining.
>He signals for his men to leave, and he hands one of them a small disc of some sort
Let us fight
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>>2389959
of course we know what boarding pods are, we use them all time
we told you we specialize in boarding actions




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