Dominion The Ray of Hope | EE Dominion of Empty Hex

[STRATCOM]

The Empire is trying to conquer another territory. The expansion did not stop even after the Emperor disappeared, everything in this respect went according to plan. In addition to these, there have been even more changes in the lives of the Eternal Empire, recently joined by political refugees from the Zweihander Union and the Smugglers Alliance. In addition, Black Sun and Eclipse Rebellion also continued their own affairs.

Sometimes, however, it turns out that you have to conquer an area where you don’t really have planets, just the infinity of space, but even such places are full of possibilities. Asteroids, infinite space. This is not the last chance for a trade trip or even mining. And of course the space is huge and endless, so even surprises can await those who stray into this land.

After all, there are always those who are looking for a new home, possibly prosperity in life, others just want to conquer, some are brought here by chance, or have stumbled by mere luck into something that makes a visit to such a place worthwhile.

After all, even empty and barren space was a storehouse of endless possibilities…

Objectives​

Objective 1: The Ship

The Empire was still looking for a trace of the missing Emperor and perhaps this can be called ironic because both the Loyalists and the Eclipse Rebellion found something completely by accident. At the same time. This place is very far from the place where the Emperor's ship disappeared, it was in the territory of the Empire, and this place is outside for the time being. Yet the two groups found the Emperor's missing ship at the same time, in perfect working condition, outside the borders of the Eternal Empire. However, there was no trace of life on the ship.

Because the Loyalists wanted to know what had happened, as did the members of the Rebellion, they all arrived at the Star Destroyer essentially at the same time to find out what had happened on the day the Emperor disappeared. Of course, their allies could have come with them if they wanted to uncover the mystery.

Before and after landing on the ship, the number of mysteries grew exponentially, there was no sign that any of the ship’s escape cabins had been left, just as the hangars were full of ships, and there was no sign of corpses. There was simply no one on the ship, everyone was gone…

Objective 2: The Race

While one half of the Eternal Empire was just chasing mysteries, the other half was part of a much more pleasant thing. In this barren corner of this space, a huge space station hosted a space race. Countless competitors were invited to enter the race and gain supporters and fans for themselves.

For this reason, rich and influential people and companies have also been invited to take part in the competition, sponsor the competitors and, of course, establish relationships with each other. The terrain is not the easiest for the riders, as the system also includes numerous gravitational anomalies and asteroid belts. But how does the saying hold? Without such things, it would not be exciting and, of course, they should be able to sabotage and hold back each other.

There was every opportunity for various companies, underworld individuals, or adventurers to increase their own influences, reputation, and possibly even gain contacts, new clients. After all, everyone is a blacksmith of their own destiny.

Objective 3: BYOO

Bring your own objective, whatever you want.

Spoiler: tag list

Adelle Bastiel || Arturo Braga || Ecthelion Aiglos || Fimrati Vailyippin || Formorta || Ilsa Visel || Ingrid L'lerim || Jardann Lancus || Kalic Daws || Loreena Arenais-Valhoun || Lorelai Ventira || Nekana Quane || RadioWhisper || Taozi Fuyuan || Tela Uolmi || Vidalu Na'an || Broka the Hutt || Kaine Hamilton || Race Tolsen || Corran Conner || Gortta Desilijic Tiure || Krae || Shavara || Curtis Learchin || Elaena Kessia Miran || Sterling Kinslayer || Ben Serrano || Farah || Lucas Harvey-White || Saga Linzino || Sentiri || Vexari Kahl || Fiona Graehl || Avolich Erasare || Temasa Ka || Hansen || T The Smoking Man || Delila Castillon || Darth Revulsion || Willow & Ivy || Lorne Kantera || Kelsen Ghastt || Deryn Kaaldos || Nikolai Cridu || QEMD-15 Echo || Aya Clarke || Sanguine Nocturnal || Ismael Cal-Drouga || Darth Tythus || Shani || Rath Nihro || Tristan Evore || Ben Craig || Chris Walker || A Amaranth Australis || Taa Nul || Imperius || Malthael || Tyrael || Auriel || Charles Castex || Stryka Remex || Darlyn Excron || Alli Vern || TE-236 || Lace Donnadieu || R Reyn Australis ||

Link: Empty Hex

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[Ingrid L'lerim]

Lady Ingrid L’lerim-Ragal
Empress Regent of the Eternal Empire, Overlord of the Eternal Empire, the Emperor's hand, Lord Commander
The Red Witch; Director of Blackwatch; Baroness of Vengard, Head of the House L’lerim, CEO of the HPI Consortium​

Location: Tacitus’s ship, Neutral Space
Equipment: 2x Sigra vibroblade | 2x Striith vibrosword | 2x red blade lightsaber shoto | Heilagr MK. I Assassin Armour | G1 OmniLink || Shield talisman | Empyrean gland | Taozin amulet | Healing amulet
Tag(s): Open

Whatever the person was Kainan Wolfe , Ingrid respected the man and considered her a friend. As much as this could be done with a formal relationship between the two of them. When they first met the woman she was an agent, now the Overlord of the Eternal Empire, a Lord Commander and something she was deeply silent about. Almost immediately after becoming Lord Commander, she went to Endor to examine a situation that was dangerous to the Empire. Here she gets into a situation that changed her life forever. In fact, she was no longer a human being, she became a Force Entity.

The superstitious races of Endor thought she was more than that, but for the woman there was even much that she had become. Fortunately, the knowledge and Force abilities she gained there could be used for almost nothing. She knew how to do it, but she had to practice them. The red-haired woman had “only” regeneration, shape-shifting, and a very extended lifespan since the Endor’s trip. The skills of Sorcery, Alchemy, and Necromancy developed significantly because of her own practice. In addition to these, fortunately she did not change characteristically, she remained herself. But for that, she needed to control her emotions and her body as well. Otherwise, the power would have consumed her.

Had it not been so, the Night Spirit, or Night Queen, would probably have triumphed over her. The power hadn’t drunk with power, she are not corrupted by power. She might have been stronger, much better than she had been a few months or a few weeks, but she didn’t live with it. She loved to be who she was, and Tubrok, and AMCO loved her for who she was. Why change? Why lose who she was? Whatever happened, she still thought of herself as a human being. She will never be more. The Overlord opened her eyes, when they arrived.

<”Start docking and securing the ship. As long as possible, avoid a high-loss confrontation with the Rebels. We need the ship unscathed to take it back to Kalidan and inspect it in every way. I will lead the teams in person.”> she gave the orders before landing on Tacitus’ ship.

It was a personal matter, the dropship finally landed in one of the hangars that was close to the bridge. She had been more sensitive to the vibrations of the Force since the Endor, so here on the ship and approaching, she felt something was wrong on board, the Force was raging in a way she hadn't really felt before, yet it was familiar thanks to the stolen memories. Whatever happened on the ship was attributable to the Force…

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[Willow & Ivy]

Psychometry. It was a skill the twins were known for on Nar Shaddaa. Through that they had been able to stay alive. Those skills kept warlords from killing them, and even for their latest employer Broka the Hutt .

So when it was heard that a possible ship belonging to the Emperor was discovered, the twins were sent to help in the investigation. It was hoped that their insight could help in providing answers.

The twins looked at the immense ship from the transparasteel window in their cabin, amazed at the sheer size of it. They had never seen one that large before. Neither had they been on such a long journey through space either. It was both exciting and unnerving for them. Their arms were wrapped around eachother, wearing their silver robes and hoods that did little to hide where their two bodies were connected together. Open space was colder than the desert climate that they were used to.

"This is not going to go so well...."

"For us?"

"No. But for the others here....yes."

Yet they weren't so worried for the others. The twins had very little in regards to friends. Most people that they ran into just wanted to exploit them. It was always just business.

Ingrid L'lerim

 

[Ingrid L'lerim]

Lady Ingrid L’lerim-Ragal
Empress Regent of the Eternal Empire, Overlord of the Eternal Empire, the Emperor's hand, Lord Commander
The Red Witch; Director of Blackwatch; Baroness of Vengard, Head of the House L’lerim, CEO of the HPI Consortium​

Location: Tacitus’s ship, Neutral Space
Equipment: 2x Sigra vibroblade | 2x Striith vibrosword | 2x red blade lightsaber shoto | Heilagr MK. I Assassin Armour | G1 OmniLink || Shield talisman | Empyrean gland | Taozin amulet | Healing amulet
Tag(s): Willow & Ivy | Open

Upon arrival on the ship, one of the very first people she saw were the Siamese twins, Willow & Ivy . The Overlord had met them before, for example, they were there at the Bastion during the trial with the NIO. At the moment they were working for Broka the Hutt , which is why it was a pleasant surprise that they were here now, Nar Shaddaa was at the opposite end of space. Ingrid had heard of their ability, though she had it too, but it was always better if she didn't have to pay attention to everything.

”Misses! Thank you for coming, your ability can be of great help to us today.”

She even greeted them with a nod. Yes, their help will definitely come in handy. The turmoil of the Force was almost as if they were at sea and in a storm. The strangest thing was that it didn’t belong in space, but specifically in the ship, it was concentrated here. However, she has not perceived this before, that is, only something similar. Three times, but they were different. The first case was when they fled from the Star destroyer to the Netherworld, it was then AMCO who did the teleportation. The other two cases were a travel to the Otherspace, handled by Onrai .

This feeling confirmed what was suspected anyway, that the Emperor had somehow entered another dimension. The question is how, where and why. And perhaps the man's personal accommodation might have provided some clue to this, so she wanted to go there first to see it. And, of course, the on-board computer will also reveal a lot. Also how the ship got here. But while Ingrid was watching the Force in general, the twins were not. So she turned to them.

”What do they want to see first? ” She asked the girls, then turned to the commander of the soldiers. ”Set a guard in front of the Emperor's suite and laboratory. No one can enter without my personal permission, not even you or your men!”

The officer saluted, then the soldiers set off in the direction of the given room.

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[Salis]

Location: Tacitus ship
Tags: Ingrid L'lerim Willow & Ivy

Salis's presence here was merely a matter of her own interest. She didn't have much care for anything non violent at the moment. So in truth, she hoped something would escalate. But she wouldn't ignore the rules or oders set forth either. Ingrid L'lerim didn't want them to get into overly destructive fights with the rebels, so fine, she'd avoid doing so.

The woman was here because the Zweihander Union had come underneath the Eternal Empire. And she'd served in combat positions since she was a teenager. Whether through the force or through weapons, she had a habit of causing destruction on targets. It was not out of any great ideals nor any magnificent sense of honor or devotion. It was her pure joy for violence and death. And after the death of her husband, she longed for that even more.

She put on her mask before they boarded, armed with a variety of weapons. Salis was trained in the force and the lightsaber, and it was what she often ended up using. However she found it best to be prepared regardless. Sometimes a blaster rifle was just as useful. And when there was some kind of force phenomena going on, you wanted skill in both areas of expertise.

She looked as she saw Willow & Ivy , cocking her head as she noticed the biological peculiarity and their force sensitivity. "How odd." was all she had to say. Salis waited now for any specific orders, she wanted something to do. Hopefully something destructive, but with the circumstances, she doubted she'd get to actually let all her pain out. Not while inside of a ship. So she waited and would follow. Observing for the time being.


Equipment:
Salis Lightsaber
Stun Pearls
-Salis's armor
-Sith_gloves
-Several phrik throwing knives
MK_II_Paladin_blaster_rifle
2 Model_Kylan-3
XAD_Omnisight
Wrist_link with up to date commlink and chrono that also connects to head piece.

 

[Kalic Daws]

Location: Tacitus Ship

Kalic would slowly fly the reregistered freighter, cutting on jammers as he got close. He'd done a handful of missions like this back when he was a merc, sneaking into various gang and Hutt ships to... get information. The freighter would slide under the Star Destoryer, finding a dock before Jee began to open up the airlock. The Miraluka looked as the hatch opened, and quickly climbed in. He was there for answers, though he honestly didn't know why. Maybe he was worried there was more to what happened to Kainan Wolfe , or just an odd curiosity. It was just something was rubbing him the wrong way. Maybe it was the Force. He had a natural connection after all. Either way he was in now.

He looked around, having popped up in engineering. "Well it all looks right here. Nothing melting or anything. Picking up anything weird?" He would be answered by a whistle as he walked into one of the halls. "Well, if nothing's here let's move it. Maybe a medbay or something with some real date. Jee, stay here and make sure I don't walk into a vacuum." The floating astromech whistled again as Kalic left, pulling his new Ravager to his shoulder, since someone ( Rath Nihro ) shot and damaged his T-21. Well, he probably needed to update it anyway. Now though... time for answers.

(Feel free to find Jee's little tampering in the systems.)

Ingrid L'lerim Willow & Ivy Salis

 

[Willow & Ivy]

Both sets of eyebrows rose with smiles following soon after as Ingrid L'lerim actually thanked them for coming. No one had ever done that before. It made them feel...almost important.

"We're delighted to be allowed to come here."

"The ship is huge. However does one not get lost?"

It was difficult to fathom. The Star Destroyer was almost a whole world in and of itself to them. Willow and Ivy took alternate deep breayhs when the question arose of where they'd like to go first. There was just so many possibilities and neither was familiar with life aboard a spaceship.

"Where would they frequent the most?"

Salis Kalic Daws

 

[Vyktor Orrin]

Aboard Shuttle Pyric, En-Route To Tacitus's Ship
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The blue waves of hyperspace illuminated the cockpit of the shuttle, the only sound that of strained mechanical breathing. Colonel Orrin, upon being informed that the Emperor's ship had been found immediately began preparations for a scientific expedition to the ship to learn what had occurred, especially since it appeared that the crew had simply up and vanished with no signs of a struggle. Of course a full scientific investigation was not possible with the resources at hand, but Vyktor had been sure to bring along various pieces of equipment along with two researchers who would remain aboard the shuttle until they were granted permission to explore the ship further.

That decision, however, was the Empress Regent's to make.

Something that had bothered Vyktor immensely was the distinct possibility that what had happened aboard the Emperor's vessel could not be explained by rational, physical understanding. The force was indeed a foreign concept to a man who understood the universe in scientific terms. Everything had an explanation, everything except the force.

But the Colonel would not be able to ease his mind until he was aboard the ship and could see the situation with his own eyes.

The shuttle lurches out of hyperspace and the Emperor's vessel fills the viewport.


"Colonel, we are on final approach. The Empress Regent is already aboard, but we are having some difficulty with short range communications." The pilot was busy attempting to raise anyone aboard the ship though he was having very little success aside from static. For now, Vyktor was not worried, after all the mystery surrounding the ship remained unexplained, perhaps whatever had occurred was causing local communications to be disrupted.

"No matter, make preparations for landing and do all you can to inform the Empress Regent of our arrival." With his work finished in the cockpit, Vyktor slipped into the crew and cargo portion of the shuttle, passing his two assistant researchers as the prepared the equipment to do a surface level investigation of the vessel for any sort of abnormal biological agents or any possible trace of boarding, it was best to rule out the simple explanations for the disappearance of the crew right away so that the real work could begin in earnest.

The moment the shuttle touched down and the ramp descended, Vyktor noticed just how pristine everything seemed to be. To an outside observer, the ship appeared to be brand new, as if it had not yet left the shipyard it had been constructed at.

Ingrid L'lerim

 

[Ingrid L'lerim]

Lady Ingrid L’lerim-Ragal
Empress Regent of the Eternal Empire, Overlord of the Eternal Empire, the Emperor's hand, Lord Commander
The Red Witch; Director of Blackwatch; Baroness of Vengard, Head of the House L’lerim, CEO of the HPI Consortium​

Location: Tacitus’s ship, Neutral Space
Equipment: 2x Sigra vibroblade | 2x Striith vibrosword | 2x red blade lightsaber shoto | Heilagr MK. I Assassin Armour | G1 OmniLink || Shield talisman | Empyrean gland | Taozin amulet | Healing amulet
Tag(s): Willow & Ivy | Vyktor Orrin | Salis | Kalic Daws | Open

For now, Ingrid was still waiting for a response from the twins as another Loyalist shuttle approached. It was a pretty big ship, so she had to think about exactly what the twins could think of. That is, the Emperor himself or the soldiers serving on the ship. Because there was a pretty big difference between the two and they didn’t really mix with each other. It was hard to imagine Tacitus going down to play cards among the soldiers.

”If you think of soldiers, a canteen and a community room, or possibly a training room, may be the best locations. However, if for the Emperor, the situation is quite different. But many were also on the bridge day and night.”

She told the options to the girls. In the meantime, she also received a report that the rebels had already boarded the ship. Related to this was another order because she did not want to lose the ship or let it fall into the hands of the rebel scum.

<”Make sure that the ship does not fall into their hands. Send soldiers to all engineering rooms and control rooms, and to the engines. Call enough of our crew from our ship!”> she said.

In the meantime, the passenger of the shuttle also arrived. Although she had not yet met the man in person, she knew the files from Colonel Vyktor Orrin. The man was known for doing great research. She just smiled to herself. The man may not have understood the Force and can’t use it, but a scientist always comes in handy, especially in a place like this.

”Colonel! I'm glad you joined us. The ladies will lead us through their abilities. When you are ready, we can go.”

She said militarily as she looked through the people here. Her gaze also stopped for a moment on the Dark Side Force User with them. She was actually wondering what it might be like for someone who had no connection to the Emperor (like Ingrid) to see if she felt anything in this place.

”Do you sense something through the Force, miss Salis ?”

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[Kalic Daws]

Location: Tacitus Ship

Kalic pressed against one of the walls as he heard foot steps approaching. Poodoo. He quickly turned on his comm, calling on his droid.

"Jee, can you get be a clear path to the medbay?" A short whistle could be heard before doors started to close and block some sight lines. Kalic smirked and quickly ran down the hall before finding what he figured was the medbay. He quickly entered and locked the door, walking in as he looked around. He tried to find anything out of place, any gear. He also wasn't against grabbing some medicines while he was there. Rebels could use what he could get.

Once he grabbed some of the stuff, he walked over to one of the terminals, quickly attempting to crack it. "Hey Jee, mind lending me a computer spike?" He watched as the computer started to change, appearing to be accessed. "Thanks." Now, it was time to look and find out if anything had happened. At least that was recorded.

Meanwhile, Jee continued to try and keep track of where troops were moving, and trying to keep them away from Kalic. Of course she was only one droid though.

Ingrid L'lerim Willow & Ivy Vyktor Orrin Salis

 

[Salis]

Location: Tacitus ship
Tags: Ingrid L'lerim Willow & Ivy Kalic Daws Vyktor Orrin

Salis sat for a moment, as she tried to see and feel the things that were here. She didn't have to deal with peculiarities in the force often. But she was familiar with individuals. Salis knew there was concern of the rebels, she felt one enter. She couldn't tell the species he was just by his presence. But she did sense Kalic Daws and knew he had a more fluent connection to the force. But that wasn't the only presence. She felt those with her now as well yes, but there was more. It wasn't quite as localized, maybe it wasn't a person? Yeah, that seemed right. It resembled too much the presence of a location. Whatever it was it meant something had happened to cause it.

Salis turned as she heard Ingrid L'lerim ask her a question, thinking it over. "For one, we aren't the lone force users on here already. I think your rebels have someone. They feel natural to the force though I'm not quite sure if they're powerful. Doubt it's your emperor. But there's another thing, I don't know if you have those here, but Sith Temples tend to have a presence of their own. Usually caused by something or repeated somethings. It's the something that I believe I can sense. I guess anomaly or event are the best words. Beyond that, right now, not much."

She groaned in thought, cracking her neck. Tried to be professional, at least somewhat. Couldn't help but say a little bit more, "Gonna be honest, don't know what level of formality you want me to speak with. So if I seem to one way or the other just lemme know. I'm used enough to playing the different positions."

Whatever level of respect there may or may not exist, Salis tried to honor her contracts so long as each party did. She agreed to serve the Zweihander Union and therefor the Eternal Empire now. And she would act appropriately as her position stated she would. Naturally there were limits, but Salis thought that honoring contracts and loyalties was almost always the right move. Even if you were purely selfish, betrayal was a very dangerous idea.

Besides, this way, she could fight in much bigger battles than she could as a simple bounty hunter. And got to go to strange places like this more often.




Equipment:
Salis Lightsaber
Stun Pearls
-Salis's armor
-Sith_gloves
-Several phrik throwing knives
MK_II_Paladin_blaster_rifle
2 Model_Kylan-3
XAD_Omnisight
Wrist_link with up to date commlink and chrono that also connects to head piece.

 

[Vyktor Orrin]

Vyktor had never had the honor of being in the presence of the Emperor before his disappearance nor would he have had the chance. In his laboratory, the Colonel was in his own little world that was rarely penetrated by outsiders, save for the odd rebel incursion that ended in said rebels becoming little more then test subjects for ongoing research. This experience was entirely new, he was not summoned to appear before some military council or bureaucrat.

No, the Empress Regent herself had asked him here and he would obey her command.

That didn't mean he was all to keen on the companions she had invited to join her in the investigation.

Vkytor approaches the Empress, offering a humble bow before saying "It is my honor to serve, Empress."

After rising back to his full height, the Colonel's gaze drifted toward the twins, though he gave little in greeting aside from his strained breathing. Yet they were fascinating, Siamese twins were rare among the countless number of beings in the galaxy, especially two that had lived this long with there unique abilities in the force. To study the two would prove an interesting challenge, but that was not why he had come. Besides, the Empress would hardly allow such a thing to take place while the twins were in her service.

The other woman was someone Vyktor could at least understand, a force wielder in the more traditional sense, though that did Salis little justice. She served the Zweihander Union and intern that meant she served the Eternal Empire, though that hardly meant she was entirely loyal. Perhaps his distrust stemmed from their capabilities with the force and his lack of understanding of just how their abilities worked. Yet he was to work with them and he would as directed by the Empress, his own personal opinions did not matter.

At the mention of yet another force user aboard the vessel (a rebel at that) Vyktor could not keep quiet. "How is that possible? We've only just discovered the vessel ourselves and yet rebels have managed to come aboard?" The Colonels gaze drifted back to Ingrid L'lerim

"While I do not wish to suggest that these rebels managed to even come close to the Emperor, there is a distinct possibility that whoever is aboard this ship with us may know something of use. I believe finding this infiltrator could yield some answers, at the very least we could learn who found the ship first." If the rebels managed to board the vessel before the arrival of Imperial forces, then their was a chance crucial evidence could be in their procession. Otherwise they would tie up a potential loose-end, the only good rebel was a dead one after all.

Ingrid L'lerim Willow & Ivy Kalic Daws Salis

 

[Willow & Ivy]

Having to search the Star Destroyer was much like telling the twins to search all of Nar Shaddaa. Both felt equal in size to them, and both held that many people. Having never seen the Emperor or Empress, nor even having touched any of their things, it was not so easy for them to feel things out. Instead it was like looking in a haystack for a needle.

Ingrid L'lerim seemed to be waiting on them, almost impatiently so. They were on display now, much as they were in their previous days what Nartuuk owned them. It was an uncomfortable feeling, but one that they were used to.

"Then we will go to the bridge" If that was where the most important members of the crew were, including the Emperor, then that was where they should be. Of course they didn't know the way.

In regards to what Vyktor Orrin was saying, Willow turned her head to look at him. "All that are here arrived at the same time. All that I feel is curiosity in the air. Nothing more. There is no hiding, no means of threat. It's as though everyone has the same questions running through their minds. It's almost....beautiful and unifying." Much like that the twins went through on a daily basis.

Salis Kalic Daws

 

[Ingrid L'lerim]

Lady Ingrid L’lerim-Ragal
Empress Regent of the Eternal Empire, Overlord of the Eternal Empire, the Emperor's hand, Lord Commander
The Red Witch; Director of Blackwatch; Baroness of Vengard, Head of the House L’lerim, CEO of the HPI Consortium​

Location: Tacitus’s ship, Neutral Space
Equipment: 2x Sigra vibroblade | 2x Striith vibrosword | 2x red blade lightsaber shoto | Heilagr MK. I Assassin Armour | G1 OmniLink || Shield talisman | Empyrean gland | Taozin amulet | Healing amulet
Tag(s): Willow & Ivy | Vyktor Orrin | Salis | Kalic Daws | Open

Ingrid also felt that one of the Rebels was nearby, who, moreover, closed one of the doors in front of them. The Overlord wasn’t tired this time of motioning for the soldiers to open it because she reached out to the Force, then made an opening motion with both hands and she opened that door herself. Now it would have been great Arturo Braga and his men, with the bombs. Although it is a fact that she did not want to destroy the ship in any form.

The soldiers continued on, but avoided the place where Kalic Daws was now, they had a completely different route, they did not go near the infirmary either. Returning to what Salis told the woman, she nodded.

”I am in all circumstances the second man in the Empire, the Emperor’s Hand, or the Overlord of the Eternal Empire. The Overlord, or “my Lord,” is the appropriate address. I am a soldier, so I cling to the right ranks and titles. But since we hadn’t worked together yet, I didn’t have time to read her file. If you tell me what your proper title and rank is, what I can call you to, I will do it.” she said in a cold militaristic voice.

Sith temples, yes, but it was not a Sith temple, although her master and Emperor was once a Sith, but the man had not considered himself that for a long time. Which was actually a bit of a hypocritical thing when they were already studying alchemy and sorcery according to the Sith doctrine. Ingrid spent quite a bit of time near the Sith as a double agent, and also because of AMCO , but that was quite different here than what she felt near academies or temples, or even near her lover.

”We assume that the Rebels also had something to do with the disappearance of the Emperor and the Empress, so it would not be surprising that they also sought the ship. They are right about making their traces disappear. But you are right, Colonel, it would be worth capturing them. Do you want to lead the team, or would you rather stay with us first for what the ladies say and then accompany me to the Emperor's lab?”

Then she looked at the twins who suggested the bridge, Kalic was lucky because it was in exactly the opposite direction to him. Since she probably knew these ships, so she set out in advance. Ingrid continued to feel the confusion in the Force, still from all directions. Now that she was closer to the Force, she was more receptive to this than before. And after a few minutes of walking and taking the elevator, they arrived at a bridge that was as empty and deserted as anything else.

As she stepped onto the bridge, suddenly through the Force, a cold, very cold feeling caught her, penetrating her, causing the cold to play the piano along her spine and she shuddered involuntarily. It was as if it were a breath of death itself.

”Let's look around, databases, records, ship logs. And, of course, through the Force. What do you see here?” she turned to the twins.

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[Vyktor Orrin]

Though original eager to hunt down the rebel rat that scurried about the ship, Vyktor had to pause and actually consider what the Empress Regent had suggested. The choice was between capturing a potential rebel agent and possibly learning more about what had happened to the Emperor or continuing on with the group toward the bridge and, most importantly, gaining access to the Emperor's laboratory. Both were intriguing, though only one came with the threat of failure. Should he pursue the rebel and possibly lose him? How would appear in the eye's of the Regent if he was to fail such an important task? More importantly, the Emperor's lab hid many secrets that may just aid Vyktor in his own research, should he be allowed to peruse whatever he wished. In the end, the choice had become rather simple.

"I suppose now that we know the rebels are here they will no longer be able to escape." The Colonel began, carefully reaching into his coat and arming his blaster to ensure he was prepared for trouble should it come to them instead.

"Once we conclude our initial investigation, I will hunt this rebel down and interrogate him personally." Interrogation always proved to be a challenge, often dissidents believe that they are being some sort of hero by remaining silent to protect their friends or allies when in fact they have been cut loose, they were alone and no one was coming to help them. They would suffer and eventually they would reveal everything, it was only a matter of time.

"Unless you'd prefer to do it yourself, Empress." The Empress Regent did have more stake in this investigation then anyone else in the Empire after all. While the inner circle of the Eternal Empire was shrouded in mystery, it was clear that this was going to be personal for her.

Vyktor followed closely behind the group, though he had reached into the opposite side of his coat to remove a datapad, he would take notes of whatever discovery they made so he could come to his own conclusion on the matter at hand. He monitored the women, seeing how they reacted to whatever they felt in the force to determine just what was happening. Of course the Colonel felt nothing aside from the same recycled air one felt aboard the countless starships of the Eternal Navy, yet some indescribable event in the force had apparently occurred within the walls of the ship that he would just have to piece together the old fashioned way. The Colonels masked eyes turned toward the twins as the Empress posed them a question, though he was also careful to note the Empress Regents shudder, odd considering the entire ship was temperature controlled.

The force was so confusing. And fascinating.

Ingrid L'lerim Willow & Ivy Salis Kalic Daws

 

[Cara Dorniarn]

As the doctor awaited her clearance into Eternal Empire space she suited up in a lighter variant of her armor, not wishing to look hostile as she interacted with those the Empire considered allies. Yet her presence there was not in service for The Sith Empire, not quite. In the rumors floating through shadier holonet channels there was tell of the finding of a certain ship, that which belonged to a man Cara rather blatantly loathed. The missing emperor, Tacitus, had been a man Cara had marked for revenge-- if he was ever found-- solely based on principle.

He had ordered the razing of her home world.

He had scarred Bakura.

He had earned her eternal resentment.

While the doctor's own empire may have not cared to locate him it was a personal wound that Cara bore which Tacitus may have as well dealt in the flesh. Her loyalty to her heritage proved tantamount to the loyalty she held for the Sith Empire, the blue orb of Bakura having long been seated in the throne of her philosophy.

As it stood Cara knew few in the Eternal Empire's ranks, but the one she was most amicable with had turned the engineer's former perception of the Eternal Empire into a favorable one. The familiar face of Empress Regent Ingrid L'lerim was one she had seen weaving through several battles alongside the Sith's forces, a living shadow that cast death over the Sith Empire's enemies, making herself a valuable ally in battle and espionage. As it were she would be the one the engineer would gravitate to, though while keeping a professional distance.

Once aboard she saw those whom she held no knowledge of but expected that to be rectified in time. She stood at the edge of their number, quiet and calculating, already sorting through the systems of the ship through her own esoteric manner.

At Lady L'lerim's suggestion Cara perked her head, and after waiting for a proper chance to speak she asked, "Pardon my intrusion, Empress, but with your permission I may be of help regarding the ship's logs and records."

Though her connection to machinery and computers had always been active it was at least polite to ask... even if her mental fingers were already probing the ship for its secrets.

 

[Salis]

Location: Tacitus ship
Tags: Ingrid L'lerim Willow & Ivy Kalic Daws Vyktor Orrin

Salis listened as Ingrid L'lerim explained her position, and the title to go along with it. Militaristic it was then. She nodded her head, "Very well My lord. Then I shall address you accordingly." the tone of her voice immediately became more formal. She might care little for such things herself, but obeying the preferences of those above you were what kept you in good standing. "My current official rank in the Zweihander Union is Major of the 115th-armored-infantry-company."

She did choose to say Zweihander Union on purpose. They were under the Eternal Empire yes, but that wasn't the distinction she was making. She'd had various titles over time, and she wanted no confusion on that matter. There was also the matter of current, as a change of rank was entirely plausible to occur due to either the mergence, or her husbands death, or her own response to his death which caused a mission to technically fail.

Willow & Ivy had input to give in regards to the presence of the rebels. And soon another person would arrive, that of Cara Dorniarn . However, she was not seen as an enemy, right now anyway. And so Salis made no address of this.

Vyktor Orrin was clearly interested in the capture of the rebels and their means of escape. She cocked her head at that statement. She chose to speak to both at this time, "If it would be permitted My Lord, if there's a team to go after them, I would like to join it. I promise to try and avoid excessive destruction or the death of those with valuable information." she requested. She wanted action, one way or another. Whether she was allowed to kill or not did matter, she preferred to be allowed to kill, but if that was not ok thens he'd have to live with the alternative options.

As they entered the Bridge there was another shift in the force. Salis grinned slightly at the change, her voice quiet but audible as she walked around it, running her hand over things without touching them. Trying to feel any further anomolies. "Fascinating. This is something I've never seen. But I'm much less into sorcery, and much more into direct applications of the force. Everyone gone without a given reason. Heh, I suppose it could have been some kind of flesh eating bacteria or something, but that wouldn't explain the lack of clothing."




Equipment:
Salis Lightsaber
Stun Pearls
-Salis's armor
-Sith_gloves
-Several phrik throwing knives
MK_II_Paladin_blaster_rifle
2 Model_Kylan-3
XAD_Omnisight
Wrist_link with up to date commlink and chrono that also connects to head piece.

 

[Kalic Daws]

Location: Tacitus Ship

Kalic looked through the medical files, finding nothing that seemed out of the ordinary. At least until it looked like something was about to hit him in the face. "Gah!" As he fell back, the Miraluka got up, contacting Jee again. "Did you detect that Jee?" With a negative whistle, Kalic sighed. The Force. Of karking course it was something Force related. Everyone tended to figure he knew a lot about it because he was Miraluka, but the reality was he knew very little. The only trick he didn't know naturally was telepathy, and even then that was limited. He looked around, hearing another whistle through his comm.

"Follow it? What are you getting at?" More Binary came in before he shook his head and grabbed his Ravager again. "Ok ok. I get your point. I looks like a storm almost. So maybe there's something at the eye." He left the medbay, medicine still in his pockets, and soon began to try and follow the disruptions in the ship. He looked around, keeping his particle cannon ready. May the Force be with him.

Ingrid L'lerim Willow & Ivy Vyktor Orrin Salis Cara Dorniarn

 

[Willow & Ivy]

Willow and Ivy followed Ingrid L'lerim and the others to the bridge. There was plenty of curiosity in the air, some of which was directed at themselves. Yet they were used to that. Sometimes the curiosity was innocent, much like it was from Salis . But then there was the curiosity from people like Vyktor Orrin that took on a more dangerous tone. He wasn't the first to take an interest in studying the twins, nor would he be the last. He was another of which they wanted to avoid.

Arriving at the bridge it was physically empty. However the Force brought with it a coldness that was beyond description. It cut through in such a way that went beyond the physical.

Stepping further inside, the twins tuned out everyone else that was there. Instead they focused on the Force, gently tracing their fingertips on the console and reading the webbings in the Force, following them like one would bits of string.

Their eyes grew distant as they moved from one station to the next, stopping once they reached the helm. In unison their heads tilted up to the transparasteel window, the looks on their faces showcasing both shock and awe.

"A rip in the Force. Can you see it?"

"Yes, I see it! And so did they..."

"That was what drew them here. It was the rip. He wanted to study it, to find a way to weaponize it for the future he wanted."

"But it moved! The rip moved and it swallowed them!"

"It took them away from here. But...."

Ivy gasped. "They are still here! Their webbings still move! They can't see us. We can't see them. But we are all here."

"Together."

 

[Ingrid L'lerim]

Lady Ingrid L’lerim-Ragal
Empress Regent of the Eternal Empire, Overlord of the Eternal Empire, the Emperor's hand, Lord Commander
The Red Witch; Director of Blackwatch; Baroness of Vengard, Head of the House L’lerim, CEO of the HPI Consortium​

Location: Tacitus’s ship, Neutral Space
Equipment: 2x Sigra vibroblade | 2x Striith vibrosword | 2x red blade lightsaber shoto | Heilagr MK. I Assassin Armour | G1 OmniLink || Shield talisman | Empyrean gland | Taozin amulet | Healing amulet
Tag(s): Willow & Ivy | Vyktor Orrin | Salis | Kalic Daws | Cara Dorniarn | Open

What she read about the man was that the Colonel loved science and experimentation. The colonel was in part like AMCO , so in fact the woman had little doubt that Vyktor Orrin would choose the scientific part instead of the rebel. A big difference between the two men is torture and military service. Ingrid was very familiar with the torture, that is, with it too. But back to the present and here on the ship.

”All right, Colonel. More eyes see more. And only I have access to confidential data anyway. While you deal with general materials, I deal with the personal entries of the Emperor and the Empress.”

From here, she wouldn't have let anyone close to the secret data anyway. They could also have been state secrets, that is, they were almost certainly. And among the Emperor's files and records are things that could have caused the empire to collapse if they were revealed. After all, everyone would have started hunting them down because of the Warden's plans. Yes, this matter was truly personal to the woman, and not just because she was a disciple and confidant of the Emperor. Also for the protection of the Empire.

Ingrid could see better on the bridge, sensing that the Force was like swirling. And the vortex covered the whole ship. She had no idea what Kainan Wolfe was doing on the ship or what had happened here, but it was something she had no knowledge of. Not even in the memories of the Night Spirit or her lieutenant did she find anything to suggest that.

~ What have you done, my Lord? ~ she asked herself in her mind. ~ Aidus, why? Why did you do this?! ~

She didn't know what something she had done, but it went beyond what she had seen from the man so far. Meanwhile, they were even joined by someone from the Sith Empire, Cara Dorniarn . The red-haired woman didn’t know the woman so well, they fought together in Othersapce not so long ago. She didn’t know more about it than that, but she did say that many in the Sith Empire don’t want Kainan Wolfe to ever show up again, especially not alive. This has already been explained by AMCO during the peace treaty. And the Dark Counsellor wanted this the most, especially in Ingrid's defence. After that, if the woman had not known her fiancé, she would have had a hard time believing that the man did not want to be emperor.

”Lady Dorniarn! Thank you for your help, feel at home. From the bridge you can access all the general data from what I asked for.”

Meanwhile, Salis also responded to the woman, so she now knew the other woman’s military assignment, position and rank as well. It had already made it much easier for her to be called. And on the bridge, she learned that the woman was more of a warrior than a sorcerer, yet she, too, felt what was here on the bridge. What she saw here in the Force led straight to Tacitus' abode. Ingrid was amazed that non-Force Sensitive people didn’t see this because it all had such a strong radiance and was frosty, of course.

”In this case, I will call you Major hereafter. If you think so, you can take a team of Ultranauts now and start after the rebel or rebels. Take as much with you as you want, they are abundant on board.”

She offered it to Salis if she really wanted to go. The next moment, she looked at the twins, i.e. Willow & Ivy . They were already saying things that made it worth it to bring the girls here. The Overlord looked back inside the bridge, they were here. She knew how to open such rifts because she was already able to open a thing of this nature or summon creatures from other dimensions. She reached out to the Force so that she could feel it and see it. The whole thing was creepy, she didn’t even find Otherspace so scary, or Netherworld, though she didn’t see much of the afterlife.

”What are the chances of it catching us too? Or how much time do we have before it affects us or captures us?”

She didn’t know if they had time, but data was needed. She walked over to one of the terminals and unlocked the ship’s computer system with her own code so everyone could access the general data.

”Let’s get to work because we may not have much time. Commander, tell the units that whoever can leave the ship should have everyone else hold their position, but be prepared in case we have to leave in a hurry.”

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