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Post by Whill Shaman Erevis on Apr 9, 2013 10:54:28 GMT -8
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Post by Jace Stealer on May 17, 2013 16:05:53 GMT -8
All was fairly quiet in the emptiness that surrounded Serenno. Interplanetary traffic channels continued to bustle with goods being shipped to and from the wealthy planet. Piracy was thin in this region of space, as the citizens of the planet and the merchants doing business with them looked to the presence of the Emerald Fleet stationed in orbit to keep them safe. Admiral Zenos always kept a watchful eye on the system, keeping at least some sort of force in orbit at all times despite the operations that required ships from the fleet.
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Post by Xeonon Solomon on Jun 19, 2013 18:55:24 GMT -8
High above one of the richest planet of the galaxy a small ship dropped out of the swirling blueness of hyperspace into the black depressing void of real space. The ship had almost no weapons to speak of and was of a non descriptive design, inside the ship was a man that really didnt look like he would make much of an impression on the galaxy. He was of average height and build, his only distinguishable feature was a beard that hid much of his face.
The craft made its way into high orbit and signaled for the command. This is Chester Zimmyian, representative of the Empire coming to speak with the current leader or leaders of the planet. I would appreciate it if you could direct me to the correct location.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2013 19:28:10 GMT -8
A slightly larger ship - really nothing more than a hangar bay, a cockpit, and a few meeting rooms, floated up from the planet a near half hour after the message was sent. Of similar nondescript design, the ship slowly approached the ship in Serennian space. Slowly, the ship approached on a parallel coarse, offering its port (and only) hangar bay to the shuttle. Of Ambassadorial status, the ship was unarmored, had no weapons - and only boasted moderate shielding.
Mr. Zimmyian, welcome to Serenno space - due dock with our ambassadorial shuttle for negotiations. We apologize for the lack of groundside coutesy, but, unfortunately, space is the only neutral zone on Serenno.
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Post by Xeonon Solomon on Jun 20, 2013 9:38:39 GMT -8
Damn he should have known that, well to late now. Simply beeping his acknowledgment the diplomat ever so gently flew the ship towards the hanger bay. Upon touching down he stood up and fixed up his clothes. Putting on his green top hat, he grabbed his walking stick and pressed the button to lower the ramp. Outside a great gust of steam and other vapors left the ship as its hydraulics lowered the ramp. Walking down in the ramp into the swirl of mist and other things Chester stood there waiting for someone to bring him to one who would represent the different Counts on the planet.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2013 11:43:09 GMT -8
A pair of ceremonial guards stationed in the hangar saluted with their vibro-polearms, and then gestured to the rather oddly dressed man to follow; adorned in old world bronzium armor, they were reminiscent of a bygone age on Serenno. Should Chester follow them, they would lead him down a rather short hall way to a large meeting room; this meeting room was tiled with stone, and had a large ornate wooden table in the center. To one side, a small cabinet held alcoholic beverages, while in the center of the table a large pitched of ice water sat with two empty glasses. At one end of the desk, a Serennian representative sat amicably, dressed in rather plain administrative dress.
"Ah! Welcome ambassador...I am Citizen Dell, representative of the great house...I mean, house Demici. Do sit, so that we may begin..."
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Post by Xeonon Solomon on Jun 28, 2013 17:58:55 GMT -8
Allowing himself to be shown to the room Chester walked in style. His cane actually echoing in the hall with the slow TAP... TAP... TAP it made when the metal met metal. As he entered the room he took off his rather large green hat and smiled. Its a pleasure Master Dell, the name is Chester Zimmyian and I represent the Imperial Remnant. Taking a seat Chester put the hat in front of him on the table and the cane beside him on the edge of the chair. You must excuse my dress, everything else was being cleaned.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2013 8:28:21 GMT -8
The man waved his hand dismissively at the mention of the clothes, and pouring himself a glass of water took a sip before sliding it to the emissary: an old tradition, to ensure that there was no poison. Pouring himself a glass of water, the man sat and spread his arms.
"I'll be blunt...I represent house Demici on the planet below. Once, we were a great house...very powerful, very rich, and in prominent position politically. Now...we are a mere shadow of what we once were. Despite this we have the potential to rebuild our wealth, and even more so, the ability to take control politically once more. However...in the wake of the corruption of the ruling Counts - those sad being who have abused their power and the peoples trust - it has left us weak. This then, is our proposal."
Setting down an holographic imager, the small device buzzed to life and a small hologram appeared in the air. It displayed the current planet they were orbiting, Serenno, and a second, covered in Asteroids.
"We wish to reinstate the old alliance that we once had with the Empire - a mutual aid pact, in which the Empire provided us with protection services, as well as a mutual trade pact. House Demici owns the planet Vandelhelm and her resources. We wish to trade amounts of ore - LARGE amounts of ore - including valuable minerals and supermetals such as cortosis and phrik, for things such as favors, specific materials we may not be able to acquire, and access to facilities otherwise out of our own reach. Additionally, we will loan the Empire use of our deep dock shipbuilding facility, for use in the construction of ships. However, the Empire must support house Demici and the budding Partisan government...again, in the use of favors. Additionally, house Demici will fund the Empire in certain endeavors, discussed on a case by case basis."
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Post by Jace Stealer on Jul 1, 2013 14:40:52 GMT -8
While the small diplomatic shuttle sat in space above orbit, the Emerald Blade's fleet continued along it's patrol route. The fleet had gotten word of the meeting, as they had strong ties to the Demici house. After a few discreet changes in course, they made sure that their route would pass the shuttle. Far enough to be dismissed as them just plodding along their patrol route, but close enough to offer aid if necessary.
Keeping the space lanes clear not only helped them mobilize in a hurry, but it also kept them in a favorable position with the citizens of Serenno. Looking out for the common folk and keeping them safe tended to do that. And it only made it easier when one had a fleet similar to what the Emerald Blades owned. Three fully armed Acclamator-class assault ships formed the backbone of the fleet. Capable of holding it's own in a large scale conflict, it's dual purpose as a large transport made it ideal for transporting soldiers and vehicles to their destination. Each one had it's own squadron of XJ7 X-wing starfighterfighters and K-wing assault starfighters to cover it's advance through space as well as support the troops on the ground. There was also two Belarus-class medium cruisers per Acclamator and a total of four Tartan-class patrol cruisers to form the whole fleet.
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Post by Xeonon Solomon on Jul 2, 2013 14:00:47 GMT -8
The man waved his hand dismissively at the mention of the clothes, and pouring himself a glass of water took a sip before sliding it to the emissary: an old tradition, to ensure that there was no poison. Pouring himself a glass of water, the man sat and spread his arms."I'll be blunt...I represent house Demici on the planet below. Once, we were a great house...very powerful, very rich, and in prominent position politically. Now...we are a mere shadow of what we once were. Despite this we have the potential to rebuild our wealth, and even more so, the ability to take control politically once more. However...in the wake of the corruption of the ruling Counts - those sad being who have abused their power and the peoples trust - it has left us weak. This then, is our proposal."
Setting down an holographic imager, the small device buzzed to life and a small hologram appeared in the air. It displayed the current planet they were orbiting, Serenno, and a second, covered in Asteroids.
"We wish to reinstate the old alliance that we once had with the Empire - a mutual aid pact, in which the Empire provided us with protection services, as well as a mutual trade pact. House Demici owns the planet Vandelhelm and her resources. We wish to trade amounts of ore - LARGE amounts of ore - including valuable minerals and supermetals such as cortosis and phrik, for things such as favors, specific materials we may not be able to acquire, and access to facilities otherwise out of our own reach. Additionally, we will loan the Empire use of our deep dock shipbuilding facility, for use in the construction of ships. However, the Empire must support house Demici and the budding Partisan government...again, in the use of favors. Additionally, house Demici will fund the Empire in certain endeavors, discussed on a case by case basis." Reaching into his front pocket Chester pulled out a small data pad and placed it on the table in front of him. It was mostly just to record was being said between both parties. Call it an insurance policy if you will. The Empires knew all to well what it was like to be a shadow of its former self. It knew better than most. Over the past 150 years or so, it had gone from most prominent power and all the way to the bottom multiple times. Currently it was in one of its boons, where the Empires across the galaxy had consolidated much of their power to further their own goals. I am assuming the one you had with the Fel Empire correct? I wish to let you know that nearly 2 years ago it collapsed... BUT I represent many of the members who are trying to bring its glory back. Despite what you may think or know of previous empires we are not the power house of the first galactic empire, but we are growing so aid may not be what you expect. That is not to say we will not help out if it is needed. However you say that you have a shipyard which we could use so this may make things go faster and that military aid come faster in times of need. He nodded his head Yes this is amicable I think. As for the ores I will have to put you in contact with the biggest mining corporation in the Empire, I am sure they will be thrilled to have access to more areas to mine; and more super metal mines. Closing his eyes he thought for a second of how to best phrase this next question. Clasping his hands together his fingers interlocking his brow furrowed. So what you propose is, for both military aid in the time of crisis and supporting the government you offer up metals, use of a ship yard. Why trust us? The Empire is not known for its generosity and good will in the past.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 8:15:51 GMT -8
Citizen Dell silently cleaned his nails for a long while, picking dirt from under them, and making sure they were neatly clean before answering the question.
"We...were not aware that the Fel Empire had been so compromised to the point of collapse. If this new Empire is so weakened, perhaps we should reconsider this alliance...it would be sore benefit to us if we are more able than our allies."
A pause, and then a shrug.
"No offense...but we were under the impression that you were strong once again. If this weakness is such, we will wait till you have regathered yourself before making...larger commitments.
At the mans question of trust, Citizen Dell only laughed.
"Trust? Goodwill? No, the Empire is not known for such things. But then neither is Serenno...do you think that the Counts bought Ojom for the Empire out of goodwill? Courtesy? Or is it more likely that it was a strategic buyout...designed to limit another factions territory? Or perhaps, simply to in-debt the Empire to the Counts?"
Citizen Dell gestured the thoughts away, and laughed easily. He paused though, as his comlink began beeping. Picking it up and fitting it to his ear, he listened for a few seconds before hanging up.
"Let us revisit the bargaining table...Serenno takes the ore, and mutual defense agreement off the table. Apologies, but the order comes from the Council, not house Demici. They...seem to not like the fact we are making alliances. HOWEVER, House Demici does indeed own the deepdock in Serennian space...we propose a trade. We will loan you three slots in the deep dock for use in construction: each slot can build up to a star destroyer in size, or be broken down into smaller slots for smaller ships. This should allow you to create a fleet in a timely manner. In return..."
Citizen Dell once more observed his fingernails.
"In return, Serenno would like blueprints of various technologies under the Imperial Remnants control...that of Bothawui. We have no interest in vehicles or ships - simply communications equipment, and various other sundry items commonly used by the Bothan's, and their various Intelligence organizations. As an added bonus, we'll also call it even as far as giving Ojom to the Empire."
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Post by Xeonon Solomon on Jul 11, 2013 19:07:51 GMT -8
See these are things that I like to know. Chester was unaware of the purchase from the Counts, in fact the only person who probably knew about it besides the house Demici would be Gabe. Yes the ever disappearing Gabe; the one who leaves and the plans fall the dust. The one who just thrusts it upon me to know like everything about the Empire. Snarkyness aside.
Silly planetary relations, thats why he was happy to be a member of the Empire. Sure the Moffs were always up trying to get higher into the Imperial machine. However that point aside he sighed inwardly. In his way of telling the truth, he might have fucked himself over. Its not like he could tell Dell that it was the IR he represented not the Fel Empire. He couldnt help but arch an eye brow at such an eye brow at the request. It was odd but was it worth it. War machines for Bothan tech and calling it even on an old debt? I think the higher ups would have no problem accepting these terms Mr Dell.
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Post by Count Monte Demici on Jul 16, 2013 10:44:56 GMT -8
*A golden J-type nubian star skiff exits from hyperspace. It comes into the gravity well of the planet and transmits codes without announcing who or what was in the ship. It was Count Monte, but he those who knew, only only he had clearance throughout the entire planet. The destination? Carrania. After a nice little vacation, Dante has returned to claim the position Monte now has. Patriarch and Sovereign ruler.*
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Post by Krystal "Meony" Tancredi on Jul 22, 2013 4:01:56 GMT -8
I have often wondered about the effects of hyperspace travel. I know it is a little-known but heavily used science. I've even studied events where ships have been transported through time, most often into the far-flung future. Fortunately, I think I'm in no danger of time-travelling just yet, because I take every precaution in ship maintenance, especially the engines and hyperdrive. All these thoughts go through my head as my ship, the Sunflower drops out of hyperspace and we are greeted by a view of the stars in normal real time, and the planet Serreno. So, the planet Serreno, what do I know about it? Hmm......yeah, absolutely nothing.
I searched up the ship's archives and libraries, nada. I asked Limey, zip. I even tried connecting to the Holonet News Networks and as a last resort, I consulted this weird Holosite, Wookiepedia, and still came up with almost nothing, except for a brief mention of some Count Dooku and his time on the planet, but other than that, still nothing.
Normally if I can't get information about something, I wouldn't chance a visit and just leave. But I felt some connection to this place, somehow. I don't really get all kinds of feelings and I'm not some mythical person, like those uhm...Jedi? I don't know, but apparently those guys can do things, like with magic or something. Anyway, it's the only reason I'm here. Finding the place wasn't hard, fortunately. Getting information, now that's the trick. I only hope the people living here don't have a shoot-first-ask-questions-later culture or some such, ‘cause I've got a ship that can take a hit, but doesn't hit back at all. And you know why I named the ship Sunflower? ‘Cause it looks like one. A spinning stalkless sunflower. Brightly colored in yellow too. What? I’m a girl, and it’s my personal starship.
Limey whistles that we should contact the port authorities now to ask permission to land. Oh yeah, Limey, that’s my R2-series astromech droid. Official name, R2-G1. Occupation, pilot, vacuum cleaner, and my personal nanny. No, seriously, it is like a nanny. I nod at it, we should contact for docking permits and all that. I key in the direct comlink, because I’m just too lazy to walk five meters to the communications console. Yeah, the Corona-class frigate was built to be crewed by a minimum of sixty-four people, but this one’s capable of being piloted by just me. I speak into the pick-up mic, trying to make my voice sound a little deeper, because when they see my face and hear my normal voice, usually they’ll ask for my parents, who I do not remember. I don’t even know if I actually have parents or not!“D-docking control...?” whoops, stuttered. Never a good first impression. They’ll think I’m nervous, which I totally am, but they don’t need to know that, now, do they? “...this is Meony...I mean Krystal Tancredi, of the Corona-class armed...I mean unarmed frigate, Sunflower. Requesting permission to crash...sorry! I mean land...uh...purpose is for a...uhm...visit.”I close the comlink, lean back, and sigh. If they don’t have a shoot-first-ask-questions-later policy, they probably will now, because of that absolutely “confident” round of speech. Pretty sure they saw my face through the holocam, and I’m very sure they’re thinking I’m some sort of nut. Actually, they wouldn’t be far off. After all, that’s half the reason why I’m here.
Ever since I woke up on board the Sunflower, with a cracked skull, I have no memories beyond that, other than my name, which was told to me by someone, but I feel nothing towards the name, yet I keep it, because it's all I have right now. Krystal "Meony" Tancredi, and I don't know what the "Meony" is all about, but I usually use that name for casual identification. Had to correct myself because on my official file for this ship, the name is Krystal Tancredi only. After treatment and some initial psychological breakdowns of not being able to recover my memories, not even through hypnosis or literal brain probing, I began to journey around, doing odd jobs on planets while following random “feelings”, which usually take me to strange planets and places, all in the vain hopes of finding someone or people who may recognize me. So my latest feelings brought me here, to Serreno, and I bet if I am to be interrogated and questioned as to my real purposes for being here, I’m pretty sure they’d institutionalize me when I answer honestly.
But who knows? Maybe today I might find the right planet, the right people, maybe this is my home, where my life history is, maybe I can finally find out who...and what I am. I say what, because I am definitely not wholly human. I have....abilities, and I don’t have cybernetic enhancements, so it’s...natural, but what race or species looks human and grants me such gifts? I really must find out, and that is why I follow my gut feelings. Limey brings me back to the present, warbling disapproval at my inability to speak confidently. I shrug and roll my eyes, what does it expect? I’m not exactly confident and self-assured nor do I have any real self-esteem. Nothing to do now but wait for a response.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2013 8:16:54 GMT -8
In the planetary defense control building on the planets surface, individuals rush around madly to warm up the primary defense cannons of the planet: with Serenno's defense fleet away at the moment, it makes everyone twitchy indeed to see a warship in orbit. Sensor scans are made, the class and model of ship is identified, and one of the planet turbolasers is trained on the little ship: capable of obliterating the little frigate in a handful of blasts, the cannon is already warming up and cycling power for it's first shot. Flight control, meanwhile, Comms the ship.
=Flight= Armed frigate. You are under target acquisition of our planetary turbolasers - proceed to the safe zone of our system or prepare to be fired upon.
Coordinates are transmitted, and a large spherical zone colored red is outlined on any holomaps the frigate may have; it depicts a large zone some hundred kilometers around the planet, designated as a no fly zone for armed or large craft. There is a long moment of silence from control, and the woman's (girl's?) message is processed by planetary control. Eventually they respond with another message.
=Flight= Sunflower you are cleared to land via shuttle or transport - you're frigate is not to approach any closer. Docking control out.
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Post by Krystal "Meony" Tancredi on Jul 22, 2013 8:57:53 GMT -8
Absolute panic. That's the first thing that hits me when I get the warning sign that I've got weapons locked on me. I mean, yeah, I totally expected that after my performance on the com, but I seriously didn't think they would actually be a shoot-first-ask-questions-later type of people, but guess what? It's my lot in life! I scramble to reply when the Flight control person identifies me as an armed frigate, completely forgetting to deepen my voice, and instead I sound like an absolutely terrified little girl, which is exactly what I am now.
"Don't shoot don't shoot! I am unarmed, repeat I am unarmed! I have no weapons! I'll do whatever you want!"
Sure I've got heavier shielding and armor than the stock Corona-class, but that doesn't mean I want to put it to the test! Then they tell me to land with a shuttle or transport. Okay, that's fine, I've got a shuttlecraft, and like everything else on this ship, it is unarmed. I have no desire to engage in combat not even if my life depended on it. I send off another response.
"Acknowledged, Flight control, I'm coming down with an unarmed shuttle. Thanks...uhm...for not killing me."
I switch off the comlink and sink into my chair. Whew! Limey snickers at me, saying they were not likely to actually shoot, and all the weapons locking on me is mostly for show. No one would think a small cruiser would be trying to attack a whole planet. But how does it know that? It's just a droid! A nanny droid no less. I roll my eyes at it and get up, heading for the shuttle bay. Limey will have to stay with the cruiser, since we're not landing it. I hop into the nearest Flarestar-class Weequay ship. The weapons had been stripped off to make room for Impervium armor and heavier shielding, along with more powerful engines for a quick getaway. It's my only defense. The ship powers up, and I'm out the docking bay, heading planet side, following the coordinates given by the planet's Flight control team.
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Post by Spectre on Aug 2, 2013 11:13:37 GMT -8
*Spectre didn't like that the Goddess left him behind. She came to him in a moment of need, how can he be there for her if she makes him stay on the ship? Spectre paces back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, back and forth until someone on board screams at him to stop pacing. He looks at this person still like a statue, his hands on his ripper. Debating whether or not to shoot this fool in his kneecap. Then her hears her voice to calm himself, that he shouldn't give in to his anger. That he swore not to hurt anyone unless he really, really, really, really, REALLY needed to do so and only then never take a life. He takes his hand away and starts to pace again, mumbling in mando'a. This went on for hours it felt like. Some would say he has serious separation anxiety, but who wouldn't when you swore an oath to protect the Moon Goddess for saving your life. He was so worried he started to get a headache. He lifts his buy'ce and pushes his finger into his eyes.*
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Post by Dred Vizsla on Aug 17, 2013 17:18:52 GMT -8
-Some time after Ryloth and Choal in no particular descending order or reason-
*The Cutlass exits hyperspace. It sends no hails except clearance codes to the Death Watch armada protecting Death Watch lands on it's side of the planet. The Cutlass makes it's way to land on the open terrain in the old separatist safety bunker that Death Watch took over. The fleets were sure to take notice of this. Especially House Demici.*
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Post by Lord Invisus on Sept 7, 2013 11:02:39 GMT -8
A Lambda-class shuttle drops from hyperspace. On board is the Morellian Sith Lord Invisus, he is among the last and oldist of his speices, human in nearly everyway with the expection of a greatly extended lifespan, his own prolonged even further by his strength in the Force. He is arrogant, proud, and likens himself to a god. He is worshiped by his followers and feared by his enemies. He wasn't always this way, long ago he had been a Jedi Knight, young and brash ready to take on the Galaxy. He had married a young human girl, in secret of course, together they had daughter. His fall to the dark side came when his wife was killed and daughter sold into slavery by a Hutt gangster who's name Invisus could not even remember. He did remember the look on the Hutt's face though when he disemboweled him with his lightsaber. It was a memory he cherished. He never saw his daughter again, he looked for her for 20 years but never found any trace. Now though, something had come to him in a vision, he wasn't sure what it was but he had seen a girl, young, pretty, and strangely familiar. He had payed no attention at first but something kept tugging at what was left of his heart. He HAD to know what the vision was about. Why had he received it? What did it mean? All these things went though his head as his pilot navigated the shuttle down the the planet.
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Post by Lord Invisus on Sept 7, 2013 11:11:17 GMT -8
As the shuttle approached the edge of the atmosphere the pilot hailed the main spaceport.
"This is CGS Transport Craft "Night Hawk" requesting permission to land."
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