Private Excision of Incandescence

[Phaelissia]

Location: Malignant Bog - Dromund Kaas
Time: Morning
Dialogue Legend: <<Ghoul-Speak>> │ “Galactic Basic”
Tag: Eira Dyn

“If we move too much faster, we risk sacrificing stealth.” Phaelissia replied to the acolyte in a whisper. Still, the Cipher agent felt the same sense of urgency and unease. Something was going to occur, soon. And the Aetharian had no idea what it could be.

However, where Phaelissia was blind, Eira had sight.

With her powerful connection to the Force, the acolyte would register an uncomfortable, unholy light amidst the torrential currents of the dark side. Emanating from the Cave of Shadows, it was slowly growing more incandescent, and more painful to behold. So much so that it might soon represent a potential threat to her dark side-aligned nature.

Given the unnatural presence of the light side in such sacred ground, it might not take the acolyte long to recognize the unfolding conspiracy. An occurrence of this nature was exactly what they had been sent to investigate and if necessary, bring to an end.

“We are almost at the center of the camp.” Phaelissia said as she came to a halt behind a nearby brush, before allowing a patrol to pass by. “I will set the charges on the generator, while you cover me.” She added in a reminder.

Spoiler: Loadout

• Frostfire Azalea
  
  • Gauntlets
    
    • FAE/M-02 Energized Gauntlet Vibroblade - R
  • Utility
    
    • Neahtid Earpiece
  • Energy Shield
    
    • Phase III “Force Avenger” Energy Shield
• Purifying Lash
• Freezing Fates
• Magnetic Thermal Detonator (8)
• ASBF-X86p "Njósnari" Probe Droid

 

[Eira Dyn]

Location: Dromund Kaas
Attire: Casual
Equipment: Practice Saber
Tags: Phaelissia

Eira felt a sickness in her stomach as the growing power in the Light Side of the Force burned in her field of vision. It was something that caused blindness to her vision since it was burning her eyes and brain. She wanted to vomit due to the intensity of the Force Light that was building. Eira, however, pushed forward and swallowed the bile in her throat. Eira couldn't enjoy the momentum forward when it was steps closer to the blinding Light that was only getting stronger as time passed by.

"They are using the Force to build powerful Light Side energy. It is sickening." Eira growled under her breathe to Phaelissia. "We need to work quickly to dismantle this operation otherwise, the stronger it becomes, the weaker I will be in a fight." Eira grumbled. She hated to admit that she would not be her strongest but the energy was already sapping from her.

Eira pulled out a dagger and nodded her head to Phaelissia to go set the charges while she controlled herself to maintain a centred self so that she could get through this ordeal.

 

[Phaelissia]

Location: Malignant Bog - Dromund Kaas
Time: Morning
Dialogue Legend: <<Ghoul-Speak>> │ “Galactic Basic”
Tag: Eira Dyn

Phaelissia’s gaze widened at the revelation, at which point the Cipher agent turned back towards the acolyte, her gaze wide with contemplation. In doing so, her enhanced mind parsed through the implications, causing her eyes to briefly go blank before her synthetic pupils returned to focus. A bloodthirsty, yet focused glint emanated from her eyes then, but her expression remained seemingly unchanged..

“It is our mission to purge it, then.” Phaelissia replied. “Are there ways that we might stem its growth until we engage the nexus directly?” She asked.

From there, Phaelissia proceeded deeper into the camp after the patrol had passed them by. Within moments, they arrived at the generator, at which point the Aetharian began to lay out the charges before quietly setting them on various critical sections of the device.

However, it was then that her long, pointed ears gave a sharp twitch. Footsteps. Two sets.

“Two people are coming.” Phaelissia whispered, before casting a pressing glance towards Eira. She needed the acolyte to create a distraction or neutralize whoever it was, while she continued worked on the charges.

Spoiler: Loadout

• Frostfire Azalea
  
  • Gauntlets
    
    • FAE/M-02 Energized Gauntlet Vibroblade - R
  • Utility
    
    • Neahtid Earpiece
  • Energy Shield
    
    • Phase III “Force Avenger” Energy Shield
• Purifying Lash
• Freezing Fates
• Magnetic Thermal Detonator (8)
• ASBF-X86p "Njósnari" Probe Droid

 

[Eira Dyn]

Location: Dromund Kaas
Attire: Casual
Equipment: Practice Saber
Tags: Phaelissia

Nodding her head, "killing those causing the nexus are the priority. After that, I will need to corrupt the nexus to purge the Light from it." It was a demand that might be too much for herself but it was something that she couldn't afford to stress about. "It isn't solidified enough as a full nexus, so as long as we stop them pouring more energy into it, then dismantling it should be easier."

She cursed the fact that they were attempting something like this, Eira didn't realise how much this would be affecting her and how devastating it would be to her abilities. However, she swallowed deeply, ripping a bit of fabric from her clothing and tying it over her eyes. This was not perfect but it darkened the Light for her eyes to not be as blinded.

Walking up to the first target once Phaelissia mentioned that there were guards coming, she kicked the back of the knee, forcing the guard to fall into her. Eira's arm wrapped around the throat and then snapped the neck. Killing the first guy. Pulling a dagger out of her pocket, she threw the dagger and imbued it with the Force to give it the accuracy to pierce the second's heart.

Killing him instantly and silently. She then used the Force to retrieve her dagger.

 

[Phaelissia]

Location: Malignant Bog - Dromund Kaas
Time: Morning
Dialogue Legend: <<Ghoul-Speak>> │ “Galactic Basic”
Tag: Eira Dyn

The Force moved darkly around a being engaged in the act of murder. And it was that exact darkness which saw the Light emanating from the nexus briefly overshadowed, allowing Eira to see once more. The slaying of the two Ashlan rebels had stemmed the grotesque incandescence in its all-searing advance, giving space for the shadows to flourish.

However, with time, the Light would soon regain what it had lost, unless more correcting action was taken.

“Charges set!” Phaelissia called back to Eira. Having placed the charges in such a way as to conceal them from immediate view, the Cipher was confident that her work would survive a passing glance while she and the acolyte moved towards the cave. However, the unknown factor that was the gestating Light Side nexus caused one of her eyebrows to twitch with alarm.

And yet, Phaelissia knew that now was the time to let the acolyte take the lead.

“I will detonate them as soon as we get inside the cave.” Phaelissia said, as she moved onto Eira’s left flank.

“Then, we will silence the nexus.”

Spoiler: Loadout

• Frostfire Azalea
  
  • Gauntlets
    
    • FAE/M-02 Energized Gauntlet Vibroblade - R
  • Utility
    
    • Neahtid Earpiece
  • Energy Shield
    
    • Phase III “Force Avenger” Energy Shield
• Purifying Lash
• Freezing Fates
• Magnetic Thermal Detonator (8)
• ASBF-X86p "Njósnari" Probe Droid

 

[Eira Dyn]

Location: Dromund Kaas
Attire: Casual
Equipment: Practice Saber
Tags: Phaelissia

Watching Phaelissia work in setting the charges, Eira nodded her head approvingly. It was good work and Eira was keen on getting away from this toxic Light Side nexus as fast as possible. She could feel it burning her insides, making her wish to vomit and interfering with her abilities. Even as she works to weaken the power by eliminating the rebel forces. It was something that was not instantaneous and completely curative. But she had to push forward, she had end the nexus with her power. It was just a daunting task that she now faced as she looked at the challenge ahead.

Even attempting the meditative crackling of lightning around her arms was no longer possible. She couldn't muster the rage in that moment to do so.

Looking to Phaelissia, "this nexus. It is more dangerous than I realised..." Eira confessed, she hadn't experienced such a thing before and she had no clue on how it would act. "It is a good thing we're here to destroy... I am just unsure how to. It feels like it is draining my abilities..." Eira admitted, she couldn't hide the fears that she was feeling with this.

Stepping towards the caves, she clutched her weapon tightly in her hand. Swallowing the bile she felt building in her throat as she moved forward silently, clinging to the shadows best she could.

 

[Phaelissia]

Location: Cave of Shadows, Malignant Bog - Dromund Kaas
Time: Morning
Dialogue Legend: <<Ghoul-Speak>> │ “Galactic Basic”
Tag: Eira Dyn

The pair moved quickly and silently through the camp, with Eira taking the lead. And yet, Phaelissia saw that the acolyte was flagging, her body language manifesting signs of what could be construed as frustration and fatigue. Fortunately, she seemed intent on pressing forward, leading the way past the patrols until they arrived at the mouth of the cave.

“If what you said before is true, then for now, the nexus can only be as powerful as the strength of the Jedi putting themselves into it.” Phaelissia replied. “We must stop them before they manifest a feedback loop which will make the phenomena self-sustaining.” She stated. At that point, only the intervention of a Sith sorcerer would be sufficient to cleanse it—a fact which the Cipher agent left unspoken. She knew that Eira was more than informed enough to understand what would ensue should they fail.

“When we interrupt their ritual, the Jedi will be forced to reduce the energy they commit into the nexus in order to effectively fight us.” Phaelissia continued, before pulling out the device she had to control the charges. “The charges and the bombardment should disrupt their focus, as well.” She added.

With that, Phaelissia pressed the switch on the device. And suddenly, a large explosion reverberated out from the center of the camp, causing the ground to shake while dust and rocks fell loose from the roof of the cave. All the while, the Cipher gave a short sigh upon seeing that the energy shield surrounding the camp had shut down, at which point she activated her comms device.

“Bomber element, the energy shield is down and we are inside the cave. Begin your bombardment immediately.” Phaelissia reported.

“Copy that, Cipher 666. We are on station and starting our approach. ETA 25 seconds.” Came a feminine voice at the other end.

Phaelissia turned around and moved to follow the acolyte into the safety of the cave, sticking close to the comfort of the shadows in the process. The missiles came only seconds later. A veritable hail of plasma warheads detonated across the camp, killing a large number of Ashlan rebels in the initial barrages!

Spoiler: Loadout

• Frostfire Azalea
  
  • Gauntlets
    
    • FAE/M-02 Energized Gauntlet Vibroblade - R
  • Utility
    
    • Neahtid Earpiece
  • Energy Shield
    
    • Phase III “Force Avenger” Energy Shield
• Purifying Lash
• Freezing Fates
• ASBF-X86p "Njósnari" Probe Droid