Galactic Society (Open/Lounge RP, but READ FIRST POST)

[Zack McCloud]

Zack stood there for a moment in a awkward silence for a bit   unsure how to respond. *Siblings? I'm an uncle? I was going to be a fath- no! None of that right now, later...* He thought to himself. Ema chimed in over to Serena while holding Zacks cybernetic hand out towards Serena "I have data transmitters in the finger tips", Ema responded
"Zack, I need permission to accept", Ema said waiting for a response, "granted," Zack said as he snapped out of his thoughts.

[Rayleonarde]

*Unknown Planet*
Each explosion doubled Ray’s vision, the concussive force focused through the hall. He staggered backwards, view swimming as he swept the flame unit back and forth across what ragged front the Flood could produce. He wished he’d worn a helmet.


*Deep Space*
The Commander would’ve felt pleased, if he could’ve processed such emotions. But instead, the destruction of Gamma-5 simply checked a virtual box on his virtual list. He observed, through powerful satellite arrays, as the Cruiser drifted into what would’ve been Gamma-5’s local space. An anomaly, he thought, an added variable to an impossibly complex equation. With a few lines of code, a scout was deployed. Equipped with FTL signature sniffers, it would easily track where the Cruiser came from, and where it was going, even after it left.

[Romulan_Furry]

*** Unknown Planet ***

The explosions tore apart the Flood's force, and very few survived. What few did were put down by Zuka and the Spartans.

"Running low on Ammo, here!" Jace called out.

"Same here!" Kaylee added.

"My rifle's power is nearly dry," Zuka said. "How much longer until--" Zuka stopped short when he saw a massive tidal wave of Flood heading straight for them. Infection forms, Carrier Forms, and combat forms all charging. "... Andrew, if you can hear me, I could use some help right now..." It was completely unexpected, then, when a high-pitched whistle blew once, then twice, and the tidal wave of Flood suddenly stopped in their tracks, then turned and left. There were no further attacks.

"What the hell was that?" Jace demanded. "Why would they retreat?!"

"They didn't," Zuka surmised. "The whistle. They were called away." He looked to Alduah. "Thoughts?"

"If I had to guess, I'd say these Flood aren't an infestation barely contained in this facility - someone's controlling it. But who... and why--" The Vulpine Sith Lord was cut off when the whole facility made a high-pitched thrum that got lower in pitch quickly - a sign of something powering down.

"Allegiance to Ground team - the Dampening field is down! We have a lock on you all - prep for transport!" came Frosty's message. Before Zuka could advise everyone to close their eyes, they all would be wrapped in a flash of blue light and then, after sustained light, would find themselves on the bridge of the UNSC Allegiance. A Spartan approached Zuka.

"That was a near-miss down there," he told him. "I imagine you all were running low on ammo."

"Some of us were, Andrew," Zuka said. He reached out and embraced his old friend. "But you got us out of there just in time."

*** Dromund Kaas ***

Malgus knelt down before Magnus. "Understand this, young one: Training to become Sith is not an easy task. It's challenging, and at times, seems impossible, and even if you succeed, it tends to be a hard life. Are you sure you want to do this?"

*** Draco City, Dragon'taan ***

"I know," Malcolm admitted. "He tends to be a busy man, but tries to make time for his family when he can. That's why I wanted you along for the festival this year; Marauder Festival's one of the few event he's always home for." He paused to take a drink. "Be a great time to introduce yourself."

Kira sat down at a table adjacent to Kelli and Malcolm, waiting for Kanan.

At the same time, a Tiger dressed in a mercenary outfit entered the busy restaurant. He looked about, and spotted this lonely-looking fox that seemed like she could use some company. He willingly approached her and cleared his throat. "Mind if I join you?" he asked Kari.

*** Indari Manor Grounds, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***

"Don't worry about Krystal, Zack," Kyle assured Zack as Markus went inside with Krystal, "She'll be back in no time. Markus really does help her in times like this."

"If I'm not needed here, I'm gonna go grab a bite to eat," Falco stated as he started for the gate.

"Head for Sol's," Fara called out after him, "We'll meet up with you there later." Falco flashed a thumb's-up in response, after which Fara returned her attention to Zack. "Which reminds me, Zack - do try to go easy on Falco - bird's been through a lot, what with being possessed by Sith Spirits and nearly driven insane."

"I'll take that data, too, Serena - I could use a map of the city," Fox told the AI. "I don't remember ever being in Draco City before, so a map would be useful for getting around."

*** Ruusan ***

"I'm not sure what brought me back except it was very powerful and brought me back for a purpose," Kaan said.

"And Force Walking... indeed, it is rare, but as it happens, my master taught me the art in the initial stages of my training, as a way to add to my power if such an opportunity arose," Bahkriid stated. "But why would you want that? You'd basically be bound to me until I release you, assuming I ever released you at all."

"I'd rather be bound to another than spend eternity stuck on the world that was the site of my most humiliating and devastating defeat," Kaan snarled. "Bane tricked me into destroying myself here, along with all my followers. I wish to leave this place."

[Rayleonarde]

As the nightmare Flood host bore down, an unending tide to crash against their meager wall, Ray simply dropped to his knees. His vision shook, swam and doubled, no doubt from the onslaught of detonations, and loss of hope. The flamer clanged to the floor, the last canister thumping empty against the floor. The SMG followed, clattering a few feet away. The agent wasn’t even cognizant of the whistle, or the horde retreating. He came to just as the blue light washed his vision out.


As he appeared on the bridge, Ray simply slumped to the side and threw up. He lay curled, his sick mere inches from his head. He’d had enough of today.

[Alessia Starfurr]

*** Allegiance bridge, in orbit of Unknown Planet ***
"Uugh I think I left my stomach planet side." Tigress grumbled, reaching for her stomach as she hunched over a bit.

Kelsey looked around then took off her helmet. "always carry more than you need." she noted, looking to Tigress  "She'll be fine, she get's teleporter sickness." the Mandalorian fox added.


"Do we need a medic for him?" one of the spartans Tigress brought along asked, pointing to Ray. "No but you'll need one for STOP!!"  The other spartan said as a crewmate walked over ray's stomach contents on the floor  tripping and falling. The spartan responded with a facepalm...

 Two   light blue cat like jedi with darker blue Tiger stripes approached Alduah  unarmed, both in ancient battle armor like that used by the jedi of the old republic "Alduah,"the male begain "The force has called upon you." The female added, "Will you answer the call of the force?" the Male continued "The force has called us to take you to Ruusan." The female finished.

*** Draco City, Dragon'taan ***
"And what about this, concert?" Kelli asked

"Kinda odd for someone to ask to sit near me." Kari sighed "But I don't mind." the blue vixen added.

as Kanan sat down he looked at Kari oddly "Is that who I think it is?"


*** Indari Manor Grounds, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***

"This is going to be alot of Data Ema,  Bios for all of Zack's Releatives, plus acouple notable figures of the Indari family aside from Kyle, Clearance codes to Krystal's manor back on  New Cernia and a few other things." Serena said  touching the robotic arm and transferring all of the data. "Along with that Krystal has some recommended places for Zack to go get a ship or upgrade one he has, though I'm not sure if Tigress is back from Reach, yet Keri should be able to handle it." Serena explained, turning to Fox.

"Well that was kinda the idea, along with a place to possibly if you wanted to get a new Great Fox since i didn't see you come in on your own ship, for that you'll probably want to Head to Tigress' Armory when you get the chance, she's not the only one who does made to order ships ,but she's the only one nearbye, i think." Serena said uploading the map tot he city  along with a few other things Fox would need. "Try not to get lost."

Kayle looked at Zack. "Well Bro standing there isn't gonna do you any good, maybe you should come inside and play with your niece and nephew?" he asked setting a hand onto the fox's shoulder "Welcome to the family."


 Once Krystal and Markus got to their own room Krystal completely broke down in tears "How could I do such a thing?" She sobbed "How Could I leave him behind like that?" the Blue vixen continued. "I should have done better, Am I a failure of a mother?"she asked leaning into Markus.


*** Ruusan ***
"Being stuck on a planet like this for along time would get boring fast, there's not much here, especially in this cave." Nari noted.

"Why can you not leave this place?" Asara asked, not fully understanding why this spirit was stuck here.

[Queen_of_Spades]

***Unknown Planet***
The moment she heard the whistle she immediately froze eyes wide; she stayed that way even after getting teleported. "That whistle... I know that whistle."

***Dromund Kaas***
"I've made up my mind and that is what I want." Magnus confirmed.
 

[Weaver]

*** Unknown Planet ***

The massive wave of Flood that came in almost got Weaver to make the gamble and deploy his Rifter, if not for the whistle that caused the swarm to withdraw. After the last of them left, Weaver hopped down to regroup with the team. He didn't get a chance to say something before being teleported. This wasn't the first time he had been teleported, among other forms of instantaneous travel, and thus didn't suffer from the teleportation sickness that two other members seemingly had.

"Okay, what just happened? We seriously lucked out, which I mean, I'll freaking take it that's for sure, but just... what?" He paused, "Is this the third time I've lucked out today? I must have a guardian angel or something..." Surviving the crash, immediately getting the attention of a rescue team, and now having the oncoming onslaught of enemies be called back for mysterious reasons. Luck did indeed shine on this day. Had he even done anything? Unless being lucky to be around was an actual power, Weaver didn't do a whole lot to contribute to his own survival. That was a bit depressing.

[Zack McCloud]

---Indari Manor Grounds, Draco City, Dragon'taan---
 
Zack nodded with a small smile twords Kyle while Ema sorted through the data.

"Yeah, I can relate... I mean to be fair Falco and I haven't had a whole lot of interaction", Zack responded to Fara
"Thank you", he said to Kayle.

---Sol's Draco City, Dragon'taan---
Sitting at the bar was a young blue avian wearing a flight suit with a pair of aviators on, drinking a bloody marry.

[Romulan_Furry]

*** UNSC Allegiance, Unknown Planet Orbit ***

"Wasn't a guardian angel - but I wasn't gonna leave you in that mess," Frosty told Weaver. He offered a hand. "Andrew Harrison, Commander UNSC Allegiance... but most others who know me call me Frosty. Only one who calls me by my given name is him." He moved his head to indicate Zuka.

Zuka's attention was on Jade. "You know that whistle? Whose was it?" he asked her.

"Ruusan was where I was headed before I wound up stranded," Alduah told the felines. "So if you can get me there quickly, all the better."

*** Dromund Kaas ***

Malgus smiled, though this wasn't seen from his breath mask, and he patted Magnus' shoulder. "Then rest up - and think on what name you will be known as... acolyte."

*** Sol's Bar & Grille, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***

"Concert won't happen till the Festival kicks off, so don't worry about that," Malcolm assured her. "I got us front row seats to it."

"You seemed like you could use some company," Travis told Kari. "I'm Travis, by the way."

"Damned if I know," Kira commented. She looked between Kari and Kanan. "Someone I should know about?" she asked with a faux hint of suspicion.

*** Indari Manor Grounds, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***

"No promises," Fox and Fara said in unison.

"Fox isn't the greatest with maps," Fara chuckled.

"Neither are you," Fox shot back. "Remember that op in..." Fox paused when he looked at Zack. He just came face to face with his son after so many years. He didn't want to leave him by himself. "Kyle... do you mind if we stick around?" Fox asked.

Kyle smiled and answered, "Not at all. I've got a case of Romulan Ale we can pop open inside." He looked to Zack. "Just be warned, Zack - it's strong stuff."

Markus gently held onto Krystal as he shushed her. "Hey, hey, honey - you're not a bad mother. You just made a mistake. I'm sure you remember that I made a lot of them, myself. No mother is perfect. But you have a chance to make it right - not many mothers get that. I will still welcome Zack as a part of the family." He inhaled deeply, then continued, "You know why you left. Yes, there were some that were hurt by it. But you had your reasons. You're not a bad person, nor are you a bad mother. You're a better mother than you're giving yourself credit for - our children can attest to that. Look at how happy our children are - Celina has a loving, doting mate, Saraabi has a loving husband and two wonderful children, and Malcolm is madly in love with a clan woman. Sure, you hurt Zack when you left. But you and I both know I did worse to you when we were kids. Amazing that you gave me a second chance to make that right, even though I didn't think I deserved it. You have a chance to make things right with Zack. Again, not many mothers get that kind of chance." He paused to kiss Krystal's forehead. "I know the pain of these memories is intense. I have a dark past myself, remember? I was there when Cerinia was glassed. Remember how, in the initial stages of our relationship, I had nightmares? You were always there for me. So, in this time, I will be right here for you, by your side. I will help you with this, Krystal, just as you helped me. Because I love you, and I believe in you, even if you don't believe in me."

*** Ruusan ***

"You can thank Bane for that," Kaan told Nari. He then shifted his gaze to Asara. "And I am not entirely certain why I am bound here. All I know is that being bound to a Force Walker can more or less free me from this place."

"Fortunately for you, I have that knowledge," Bahkriid said.

"I've never heard of Force-Walking," Jaden commented.

"It's not something the Jedi dabble in, Jaden," Bahkriid responded.

*** Sangheilios ***

When the Cruiser reached Sangheilios, the report it brought shocked the United Sangheili Republic. What kind of entity was responsible for the destruction of Gamma Five? And why did they destroy it? Fleet commanders were quick to marshal a fleet to fight such an entity, should it prove hostile. But there was speculation of why it suddenly attacked the USR. The big question on their minds: Where was it hiding now?

[Alessia Starfurr]

*** UNSC Allegiance, Unknown Planet Orbit ***

"With all due respect, Zuka i need to get back to Dragon'taan ASAP, I'm due for a fesitval in a couple of days, and i also kinda have a project i need to finished." Tigress noted.

"You still haven't finished that?" Kelsey asked.  "Hey Dr.Halsey asked me to attend, she's kinda important." Tigress responded.

The two Jedi looked to each other then to Alduah "Come with us then." they both said leading the way to the hanger bay where a highly modified  Fury class incerceptor waited, no longet grey adn black it was Blue and Grey instead "We stole this along time ago and got it upgraded with modern tech.' Tonya the female jedi explained "Somebody left it probably and old sith warrior, but that was years ago." Tony the male explained as they walked up the ramp into the ship.

*** Sol's Bar & Grille, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***
"Really? last i heard your Uncle did that for you." Kelli smirked

"That vixen looks like Krystal ,but Krystal isn't here..." Kanan explained "You don't know about your 'aunt's' family? he asked.

"Kari." Kari responded to travis "So what brings you to this junkpile?" she asked.


*** Indari Manor Grounds, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***

"Just uhh avoid Krystal Fox, she'll need a little bit to calm down!" Serena said before her hologram vanished


Krystal sighed "Are you sure about this?" She asked."Not about you about him?"

"How much of that stuff do you keep on hand, Kyle?" Kaylee asked "seems every time I visit you have some, I hope Anna doesn't mind you drinking that." He smirked.



*** Ruusan ***

"Bane huh... Well excuse me, you'd think as a force user assassin like myself, I'd know Bane ,but I wasn't around at that time."

"Yeah not typically something light siders look into."Asara noted. "I've been studying what archives are available back at the crusader temple, those  who have used Force-walk were not very fortunate, I hopoe you have something planned with this." Asara added referring to Bahkriid, she then turned to Jaden "I also read that a willing ghost will not grant as much power, for some reason, perhaps it's something to do with a greater synchronization of the force-walker and the ghost." the blue dragoness shrugged.



*** Sangheilios ***

Kyva stepped into the throne room of the vadam clan "You called for me, Kaidon?" a sangheili warrior asked kneeling respectfully.

[Rayleonarde]

*Unknown Planet*
Ray took a deep breath, shuddered and starters to pick himself up. “What…in God’s green Earth…was that?” He wiped his mouth and stood shakily. “T-They’re not supposed to do that! They’re just…dumb fungi! Nuke the whole thing! Trained infected? Kill it all now!” He took a step, and collapsed to his knees. His stomach was in knots, and his head swam. “D-Don’t act like you can’t do anything…”


*Deep Space*


The sniffer-scout puttered along through space, it’s sensor arrays picking up on all sorts of hyperspace lines.
The Commander was intrigued, or as much as an AI could be. Carbon life has spread far. Too far. How many stars were infested now?
Computational units whirred as the Commander thought. He knew of the Forerunner’s purge-device. But cursory scans showed travel to each of the Halos. Or, those that remained. But, there was a contingency. Millennia’s old data referenced his creators purging device. It was located in another arm of the galaxy; a task rapidly approaching Sisphyean. He’d have to move himself there to activate it. But, such a move would pose great risk. A corridor would need to be secured. A quick initial projections showed, interestingly enough, only three systems with dense FTL travel between the Commander and the weapon. But the sniffer still had a ways to cover. 

[Zack McCloud]

---Indari Manor Grounds, Draco City, Dragon'taan---
Zack chuckled abit before responding with "yeah I can handle the dragons fire." As he gestures inside.

---Sol's Bar & Grille, Draco City, Dragon'taan---
The blue avian sipped at his drink as he scanned the room, taking in the environment. *Damn, it's nice being out that tin can and on the ground*, he thought to himself.

[Weaver]

*** UNSC Allegiance, Unknown Planet Orbit ***

"Frosty huh?" Weaver said, grabbing Frosty's hand. "Well thanks. I really mean it. I'd be dead ten times over if it wasn't for your team." He looked at Ray, then back to Frosty, "Erm... actually, I'm not sure about nuking the planet from orbit, but this place should be quarantined, or have some no-fly zone on it, yeah? Just to make sure anything on that planet never leaves, or anyone else gets trapped."

The spider thought to himself for a moment, "Like... it wasn't just the Flood. Something took down my ship, and not only that but there was some weird smoke-monster that ate all of my... former... crew..." Weaver grew quiet, "L-look that planet is a deathtrap."

[Queen_of_Spades]

***Unknown Planet***
"His name was George, everyone thought he was insane, and I could have sworn he died when my ship crashed, but there is no mistaking it that was his whistle. As you know I was on an experimental testing ship, everyone on it had their own projects, George mostly kept to himself and didn't like the others with me as an exception, he mostly worked in the biocontainment wing. Now that I think about it, he could have been working on the swarm, and somehow... trained them?" For some reason Jade's condition seemed to be rapidly worsening. "I don't feel so good."

***Dromund Kaas***
"Norokiir, I want to be called Norokiir." Magnus quickly responded.

[Romulan_Furry]

*** UNSC Allegiance, Unknown Planet Orbit ***

Zuka immediately went to Jade's side to support her. "Easy, Jade," he cautioned her.

"Medical team, report to the bridge," Frosty commanded over the intercom. He then looked to Weaver. "I can tell you what took your ship down - orbital platforms that shot at any ship that came in range. Fortunately for us, the Allegiance is a bit ship and not that easy to shoot down. As for the smoke monster... first I've heard of such a thing. But I assume you dealt--"

"We did," Zuka affirmed.

"Then all that's left is to deploy a warning buoy to alert all ships passing through this sector to stay away from this planet, then get back to Reach. I'll contact FleetComm and advise them of the situation," Frosty stated. "With luck, we'll be back at Reach and we can all go our own ways soon."

By the time Ray would think of Alduah, the Vulpine Sith would be long gone, already left with Tonya and Tony to head for his original destination. But Jace went to help keep Ray steady. "Well, for now, as long as nothing can leave that planet, and that dampening field remains up, the threat they pose is effectively mitigated. But I agree, Captain - that facility will have to be dealt with at some point. We can't let an army of trained Flood fall into anyone's hands." He indicated Jade. "Especially if what she says is true."

*** Dromund Kaas ***

"Then so you shall be known, Norokiir. For now, let's get you suited up. You'll be training with the other acolytes we have here, at least until we get the academy on Korriban restored to functionality. I will be checking in on you periodically," Malgus said as he started for the city. He would lead Magnus through the streets till they came to a tall and imposing structure beyond the Sith Citadel itself. Inside would be typical Sith amenities - training dummies with students practicing on them, sparring ring, again with students practicing in them, Force Range, and a average-build, red-haired man with a red diamond tattoo over his right eye. He noticed Malgus approach and instinctively bowed. "Lord Malgus, an unexpected pleasure. I was not expecting you today."

"We have had the fortune to add yet another student to our ranks, Overseer Harkun," Malgus said. He patted Magnus' back. "This... is Norokiir, as he has chosen to be called. He will be training with your students. Get him outfitted. And... keep a close eye on him. He has a strong connection to the Force I've not felt since I last stood before the Emperor all those years ago - it is my belief that the Force guided him here."

Harkun cracked a smile and looked to Magnus. "Single, Dual, or Staff?" he asked him.

*** Sol's Bar & Grille, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***

"Which one?" Malcolm jested.

"I know she has a rather large one, but again - I can't keep up with all of them," Kira said to Kanan. A waiter approached them, asking what they would like to drink - which Kira ordered a cola.

"A number of things," Travis said. "The Festival for one. The other big one... can't be discussed here." He paused, noting her particular look. "I'm... curious, are you related to Krystal Indari-Tokarev?"

It was then that Falco walked in the door, rubbing his temple. He still had a minor headache from those Sith Spirits... either that or he was just...

"I'll be damned," came a voice he knew all too well. "Falco Lombardi! What in blue blazes are you doing here?"

Falco smiled as he looked to see Katt sitting at one of the tables. He went to join her. "Getting some R & R, for starters," he told her. "You'll probably hear why from Fox."

"Okay, what kind of trouble did you get into this time?" Katt chuckled.

*** Indari Manor, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***

"Will do," Fox said. He followed Kyle inside, his arm around Zack, and went with him to the kitchen as Kyle got his favored blue drink from the fridge. He popped the bottle, and poured several glasses.

"Save some for me, darling," a female voice said as a pink dragoness came around, kissed Kyle, and claimed her own glass.

"Zack, this is my wife, Anna," Kyle introduced. "Anna, that's an old friend of mine, Zack McCloud."

Anna smiled and raised a glass to Zack as she nodded. "A pleasure to meet you, Zack."

In their room, Markus held Krystal close as he whispered in her ear, "I'm absolutely certain, darling. He's just another part of the family who needs our help. We can make a difference, honey. It'll be alright."

*** Ruusan ***

"Yes, I am well aware of the dangers of Force Walking," Bahkriid said. "And I know how to counter them." She looked to Kaan. "You're certain you want to do this?"

"I am," Kaan answered. "I tire of this place. And I wonder if absorbing me will dissipate the Force anomaly here."

"Then hold still," Bahkriid growled, sending a force blast into Kaan's spirit. Moments later, she gestured, as though trying to Force Pull Kaan into her hands, her hands emanating power, until Kaan's spirit vanished, and flowed into her. She doubled over into one knee, using her hand to steady herself, but then, moments later, she stood up, seemingly fine. "So that's what it feels like..." she commented.

*** Sangheilios ***

"Kyva, good," Thel said. "I need you to take a contingent and be ready to make for Dragon'taan. We recently had a trade hub destroyed by an unknown hostile force; I don't want to bring in the DMC over this, but if this entity, whatever it is, is too much for the USR to handle, I'll need you to get the DMC involved and bring them here. Can you do that?"