Grievous Inspiration (Kerrega/Invite Only)

[Minna]

Balmorra​

Bin Prime Outskirts​

Private Factory​

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Greetings, Acolyte.​

I have read your files, and know of your past.​

Your tribe slaughtered, your past allegiances dissolved.​

I wish to extend an offer of mutual benefit. ​

I wish to bestow upon you the power of one of your deities;​

a great commander and warrior named Grievous.​

I am sure you will be interested.​

The co-ordinates are attached.​

Valtryx tapped her fingers on the arm of her chair, staring at the large security door which acted as the entrance to the factory building. Anxiously, she waited. There had been no reply from the Acolyte, although she had specifically not wanted one, there was no way of knowing whether he was interested in her proposition. Surely, she thought, he wouldn't be able to resist. She had heard the Khaleesh still followed his species' culture and religion, and so he would no doubt know the cyborg commander that his people had deified after his death at the hands of the Jedi. As great of a commander and warrior Grievous was, there was no mistake he was but a servant of Darth Tyranus, who in turn served Sidious. Valtryx wished to recreate that, having her own warrior to serve her.

For a moment her eyes looked right to another security door, behind which she knew a dozen or so engineers were well underway completing the enhancements that would be needed to recreate the dreaded cyborg. It would not be an exact copy, nor would it bear the same name, but it would it carry the same fear and strength that it's original did. Her enemies would see the long-dead Khaleesh and fall before her. She could see it already...

Turning back to the entrance, the Sith Knight waited.
And hoped...

[member="Kerrega"]

 

[Calamitous]

Kerrega couldn't lie, the offer interested him immensely. Grievous was a legend, feared and respected during the Clone Wars. Even to this day, many still knew his name. As much as he wished to blindly accept the offer, he couldn't help but be suspicious. The sender was anonymous, and the only lead in the message was a set of co-ordinates which led to somewhere on Balmorra. For some time he had pondered on the matter, weighing the pros and cons. Yet, in the end, he gave in to curiosity.

There were no guards outside the designated factory, leading to only more suspicion. It was possible the mysterious person wanted to keep things low, which was understandable, but Kerrega didn't want to take his chances. Moving around the side of the large building, he found a pipe running up the wall. With a firm grip around it, he climbed to the top, slowly and quietly. Once on the roof, he clambered over to one of the few skylights and peered down. The room he saw was mostly empty, save for two chairs and a woman. The red-headed woman sat in one chair, facing the front door, while the other chair was in front of her. After a few more moments of inspection, Kerrega decided he would go in.

To avoid dropping down on the woman, the Khaleesh climbed back down from the roof, and entered through the front door. Surprisingly it was unlocked, allowing him to step in and down the first corridor. At the end another door opened, revealing the roomed he had previously looked down upon. Slowly, he approached the woman. "You are the one then?" He said, rather directly.

 

[Minna]

The Khaleesh was not stupid, he had taken the time to scout the place out instead of blindly walking in unprepared. Of course, she had sensed his presence on the roof and knew his every move, but against someone less aware it was a good tactic. "You are the one then?" He had said to her, and in reply she stood up with a slight smile.
"I am the one." She repeated, examining the Acolyte as she spoke. "I must say I am glad you took the time to come. Although I understand this does not mean you agree just yet, so allow me to explain everything." The Sith Knight offered a hand sideways, towards the door to her right. "If you'd follow me as we talk."

Valtryx began her walk, not even waiting for the Acolyte to reply. "I have hired a group of experienced engineers who, as we speak, are creating a modified, and hopefully more effective, version of Grievous' cybernetic body. We managed to uncover some basic blueprints on the technology, but most of it will be reworked for more modern times." At this point they had reached the door, and Valtryx swiped her hand over it's identification console. With an accepting beep, the door opened, revealing what could only be an engineering lab, with a dozen or so workers scattered around, performing different jobs. In the very center there hung a familiar figure. The recreation was near completion, already looking as though it was finished. Calibrations and finishing touches were still to be done, which was why it still hung there unused. If one was to look up, they would see the spare parts created for the structure. Grievous himself had replacements for his parts, and this body was to be no exception.

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"Just think of the strengths you will gain. The ability to wield four lightsabers at once. To latch on to any surface. You will become an unstoppable agent of the Sith. A god among your people. It would be wrong to place such a legendary appearance upon a non-Khaleesh." Valtryx stopped and looked straight at Kerrega. "I believe this is your destiny, Kerrega. Claim it."

[member="Kerrega"]

 

[Calamitous]

Kerrega was silent for some time, too busy admiring the nearly-completed body to talk. He had only seen holo-images and records of such a design, but now it was before him, even if slightly modified. "I see..." Was all he could manage to say for now, as the thoughts still processed in his mind. Eventually, he turned to Valtryx. "I assume I would have to pledge my service to you in return. Although... It is a price worth paying for such an honor..." He said, turning to look at the cyborg body once again. "I shall accept your offer, but know that if you are trying to trick me into anything other than what is promised, I will have my revenge." The Khaleesh pointed vigorously at the woman, slowly letting his hand settle down once his point was made.

In his mind he knew the decision had been rather sudden, most likely due to the prospect of such power. Although, it was not the power itself that drove him. Instead, it was the thought that one day he could avenge his tribe, and rise above to rekindle their honor among his people. He would be a legend...

 

[Minna]

"You won't regret your choice." Valtryx promised, even though the Acolyte's threat was empty. There was no way a grunt like him could even wish of harming someone as powerful and trained as her, but it was the thought that counted. "As you can see, the body is not ready yet. I will arrange you somewhere to stay on-planet, it should only be a few days before we are ready." Inside she was brimming with anticipation, eager to see the work completed. Of course, he would have to be tested before he could do any real work for her, but the time was so close. "Until then, rest well. The following days will be busy."

Five Days Later​

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Everything was finally complete: The cyborg parts, the programming and the operating table. Yes, the one bit she had failed to mention to Kerrega, and he had probably overlooked, was that to utilize the body the person had to be amputated. However, she had faith in his drive for power, and if he was a true Sith the pain would only fuel him. "Please, lie down. I'm sorry I never mentioned this, but it will be easy. Use the pain to fuel you, and you will only be stronger." Valtryx assured the Khaleesh with a kind smile. Hopefully he would continue with the plan...

[member="Kerrega"]

 

[Calamitous]

Kerrega felt incredibly uneasy as he saw the operating table, alongside Valtryx's words. "I... I don't know what I expected to be honest..." The Khaleesh said, slowly approaching the table. After a few moments of consideration, he decided to lie down on it. With a nod to himself, he accepted what had to be done. "I understand what has to be done... It will all be worth it in the end. I will be stronger... Yes... The pain will make me stronger..." He was talking more to himself than anyone else, trying to assure himself that he would be alright.

The first cut came as a surprise, causing him to scream out in pain. He hoped the walls were soundproof, or else it would be no surprise if the whole of Bin Prime heard him. Immense pain shot through what remained of his body, as another cut came in. This time it was too much, his vision started to go black. When the third cut came, he passed out...

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Kerrega regained consciousness slightly. He was no longer in pain, yet there was no feeling. A strange liquid surrounded him.​

Then, something jabbed him in the back, a small prick.​

He fell unconscious again.​

 

[Minna]

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Valtryx watched as the now-deformed Khaleesh was lifted from the Bacta Tank and placed back on the operating table. This time he was surrounded by the parts that would replace his limbs and cover his body. The droids began their work, installing the casing around his chest, then fixing in the arms and legs. Only at the end did they add the well-known mask, this one painted with the same red symbols as Kerrega's were before. Hours of work continued, as each limb and movement was tested and strained. It was hardly interesting to watch, but Valtryx did nonetheless. This was to be her weapon, and she wanted to ensure it was created perfectly.

A few moments after the droids had finished, a beep sounded from a nearby monitor. One droid approached Valtryx nodded at her. "The subject will be awakening shortly." It said, before wheeling back to a workstation. The Sith Knight pushed herself from the wall she had been leaning on and approached the operating table. Softly and quietly, she addressed her new creation. "Kerrega?"

[member="Kerrega"]

 

[Calamitous]

Kerrega rose slowly from the operating table, as the mere movement shocked him. Not simply because he could move, but because it was not movement as he knew. He could command his 'body' to do something, but he did not feel like before, it simply did it. "I... am... alive..." His voice rasped through the mask, which seemed to have some form of breathing apparatus in it. He knew himself he didn't need it, but then realized it would be helpful in certain environments. It took him some time to get off the table, and when he did he felt the weight of his new body clash against the metal floor. Looking down, he saw the claws that now served as his feet. "I am... just like him..." He said, returning his gaze to Valtryx. "A name... He chose a name..." The cyborg pondered for a moment, thinking through words that would reflect Grievous well. "Calamitous... At your command, master..." He gave a short bow, remembering he was now in service of this woman. She had given him power beyond what he could dream, and he intended to repay that in full.

 

[Minna]

"Rise, Calamitous." She replied, noticing his bow. His immediate obedience pleased her greatly, causing a smirk to form on her lips. "Let's get straight to business then. I have contacted a... friend of mine. He will be coming to test you, help improve your bladework with your new body. Nothing too extensive. Follow me, I expect him to arrive shortly." With that she beckoned the cyborg to follow her, out into the first room they were in when they first met. This time it was completely empty, plenty of room for combat. "I should mention that this whole building will be yours to do as you please. Droids will be left to perform repairs should you need them. Try and avoid visiting the Sith capital, and even then avoid being near me. We should keep you relatively secret for now, until the time is right." Valtryx finished explaining, then turned to the entrance. Ferus would be here shortly, and she could introduce her new creation to him.

[member="Darth Ferus"]

 

[Darth Ferus]

Stepping into the building the red man would cast a glance about, letting a whistle loose. "Very impressive [member="Darth Valtryx"] , you certainly outdid yourself for the building at least." The blue eyes of Darth Ferus would look about the room for a moment longer, then snap right to [member="Kerrega"] . A grin would form on the red mans face as he looked over the cyborg. "You know, some cortosis ore and he would practically become invincible against a light saber."

He was dressed in his usual garb, but this time he sported a spear in his hands. Vrasjyme, his Sith 'Sword'. This wasn't just a test for Grevious 2.0 after all. Setting the end of the spear against the ground, he would lean against it, casting a glance over to Minna. "So, a test is what you want me for eh?"

 

[Calamitous]

Calamitous spoke first, stepping forward to assess his would-be opponent. "The plan is that they will hit my blades, not my body." He tried to smirk as he spoke, but realized there was nothing but a breathing mask to be seen. Without another word, the cyborg crossed his arms, reaching into the inside of his cloak. As he pulled out from it two lightsabers, the cloak fell from his back. Igniting one green and one blue blade, he spun them around multiple times. Spinning them was incredibly easy, as it was his wrist itself that rotated fully, instead of his fingers spinning the blade. "Let us not waste any time." He declared, pointing his blades forward the opening stance he had learned from his training Niman. However, the stance was less fluid than when he had an organic body, but nevertheless he was ready for combat.

[member="Darth Valtryx"]
[member="Darth Ferus"]

 

[Minna]

Valtryx smiled at Ferus as he appeared, noticing his new weapon. "Always new weapons for you, isn't it?" She would shake her head at him, not surprised in the slightest he had made himself a new toy. "Just as Calamitous said, his blades will be his defense. But I'll let you boys get to it." With that she walked across the room, moving as far from the fight as possible without being out of sight. The main reason she wanted Ferus to fight the cyborg instead of her was so she could observed his fighting style better from different angles. Plus, Krest was a great blade fighter, and his advice would no doubt go along way.

Yet, she also wanted to see how Ferus would do. Holstered inside her coat were two more lightsabers, ready for whenever she deemed it ready for Calamitous to go all out.
And she couldn't wait to witness how the Zabrak handled fighting four blades.

[member="Kerrega"]
[member="Darth Ferus"]

 

[Darth Ferus]

"Can't help myself. I love mixing it up." He would offer a wink to [member="Darth Valtryx"] before turning his full attention to [member="Kerrega"] . With a light twist of his spear, he would twirl the item around his form, ending with the weapon in both hands and the blade pointed towards Kerrega and the tip slightly aimed at the ground.

"So basically I attack you and you show me your defence?"

 

[Calamitous]

Calamitous gave a deep, robotic laugh. "The best defense is a good offense!" He shouted, before sprinting forwards towards the Zabrak. Once within range, he would launch a barrage of strikes, mainly from overhead, with both of his blades. After several attacks he would then shift sideways, coming in with both blades at Krest's left side. Already he felt the benefits of his new body. He was faster, stronger and more balanced than when he had his pathetic organic body.

And he knew this was only the beginning of what he could do.

[member="Darth Ferus"]

 

[Darth Ferus]

There are a couple of factors to this duel that Darth Ferus didn't exactly think through. First off, he was using a new weapon. One he knew how to use and could be a threat against opponents that he knew. How ever, [member="Kerrega"] was not an opponent he knew. Having only once fought a robot using a light saber, in which he used a light saber himself, he found himself quckly battered back. Speed was nothing new to him, but the sheer robotic strength pushed Ferus more than he had anticipated, and while he would deflect Kerrega's blades, he would have to shuffle his way back as he found himself outmatched.

Of course, this wouldn't last forever, and as the Droid cut to his left side, he would bring about his staff to catch both. In the same instant, his right foot would shoot out, aiming to literally kick the Droid. However, using the force it would be enough to push the metallic body back, and hopefully buy him a couple seconds of breathing.

[member="Darth Valtryx"]

 

[Calamitous]

His new-found strength was clear to see, as he managed to force the Zabrak backwards with each strike. However, his advance was halted by a powerful kick, causing him to stumble backwards. Regaining his stance was easy however, and it was then he realized he did not feel the kick. Pain was not a barrier to him anymore, he was free to push on until death. With that in mind he charged forward, yet this time used his robotic limbs to launch himself in the air. He landed on the other side of Ferus, beginning another barrage of quick, vicious strikes.

Each swing held conviction, as the eye's of the cyborg locked onto that of his opponent's. It was clear he was no longer just a Khaleesh. He was a weapon, a warrior of rage.

[member="Darth Ferus"]

 

[Darth Ferus]

With a slight grimace on his face he would watch [member="Calamitous"] leap over him. Twirling his staff about his head, he would go to protect his head from an overhead attack. Though, it didn't happen and turning with the robot he would find himself assaulted again. This time he was not surprised by the strength of the droid, and was able to keep up with the attacks themselves without being pushed back. Catching the sabers along the edge of his blade, he would constantly shift the sabers direction around his own form, his hands in constant movement as he did so. His body was fueled with the Force as he kept himself on the droids raw power level, but his defense couldn't keep up forever.

Shifting one of Calamitous's blades suddenly downwards instead of up as he normally would, the Darth would suddenly leap forward. With the droids blade hopefully caught within the head of his own spear, the red man would try to use the staff itself as a weapon, aiming to bring around the end in a quick smack for the machines head.

 

[Minna]

Valtryx watched as her creation fought with conviction. It's ferocity and eagerness pleased her, and the fact it managed to hold it's own against a Master impressed her. Of course, she knew Ferus was at a disadvantage with his new weapon, but there was no doubting the cyborg's new speed and strength. It wasn't long before Valtryx decided she wanted to see the droid's true potential.

Stepping forward, she would unholster the two extra lightsabers from inside her coat and throw them towards the duel. "Heads up!" She would shout at Calamitous, whilst ensuring the hilts reached the cyborg's hands through some help from the force. After her work was complete she resumed leaning against the wall, arms crossed and lips curled into a smirk. Part of her worried that it would be too much for Ferus, yet the majority of her feelings told her he would be fine. He was a master of sword-fighting, she had no reason to worry, surely.

[member="Darth Ferus"]
[member="Calamitous"]

 

[Calamitous]

Calamitous was indeed caught by surprise with the Zabrak's move, the staff hitting him on the side of his mouthpiece. A small bursting sound rang out, and the sound of air leaking could be heard from the droid. With a muffled groan Calamitous fixed his breathing piece back in place with a forceful tap from his palm. He didn't know whether he needed it now, but the taste of air being badly filtered through was enough to warrant him correcting it.

As he recovered his fighting stance, he heard the red-haired woman shouted from across the room. "Heads up!" The droid's head turned, and with it his arms reached out for the blade. However, they were already holding his initial two lightsabers, and for a moment it seemed like he was being nothing but a fool. But then, as if on queue, two more arms broke free from his original limbs, the newly appearing hands grasping the incoming hilts and igniting two more blades; one green and one blue.

He turned back to his opponent, releasing a robotic laugh from his mouthpiece. All four hands spun in motion, creating a whirring display of blades before finally stopping to point them all in unison at Ferus. If the former-Khaleesh could have grinned, he would have,

"Fear me, sith."

[member="Darth Ferus"]

 

[Darth Ferus]

There was a slight blink from Ferus as he looked over to [member="Darth Valtryx"] . Two more sabers? What exa- Oh. His eyes followed back to [member="Calamitous"] , who not only caught the blades, but ended up with four arms. And four swords. Almost twitching, the Darth would skirt his way back from the droid, and with a quick thrust he would embed the unbreakable tip of his spear into the ground. There was no way he was going to fight four lightsabers with a weapon he did not yet know.

Pulling free his golden duel phase saber, the red man would flick on the switch with a slight jerk of his thumb. Four sabers means multiple attacks from multiple directions. Going into a neutral stance with just one hand on his blade, he would watch the once Khaleesh with a frown. "Do not get ahead of yourself droid. Arrogance will get you killed." This test duel was more than just that. Calamitous needed to learn, and be a deadly weapon for Valtryx after all. If he were to die, well. That would make all this useless.