Private The Knight and the Maiden Fair

[Darth Imperius]

Carlac | Orbital Station
Dyans Keto

Darth Imperius had arrived in the Carlac system for the first time. It had never been part of his long journeys or warranted a presence, the eyes were fixed on the world below as he steered the shuttle. Now it became important and yet he had not set foot on the world itself, the Vehemence arriving at the orbital station that was the presence of imperial fleet command and other IMPERA institutions, a presence of the Imperial ruling structures and in his ideals, hopefully free from New Sith presences.

After receiving clearance the shuttle set down in one of the hangars, the hydraulics sighing as the ramp lowered and its passengers left the ship. First was the Dark Lord of the Ascendant Order, his helmet gaze staring ahead as his steps echoed across the inside with loud clanks of his sabatons. He was followed by two Extremis Paladins, clad in black segmented armor and wearing anonymous masks that made them unidentifiable for outsiders. They were silent, even in their step, opposed to their master.

He moved on, his intention to see the operations of the Dark Imperials, his interest to get feeling of how they operated and what could be elaborated, expanded, improved or removed. It was a chance to get to know those who he aimed to collaborate with. Those he aimed to lead. It was an approach that was most likely unexpected by those around, they were used to Sith who walked in the shades, murdered and maimed, dominated aimlessly, subdued without purpose. Imperius was not interested in it. His path led him forward.

And while he expected to meet a variety of people here, he did not expect to run into the Empress of the Tetans in one of the corridors with view on the planet below. "Empress Keto." He did not offer a bow or nod, simply his helmeted, crimson gaze found itself upon her. "I was looking forward to meeting you, but did not expect it to be by chance rather than design."