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

[Razuel]

***Meditation Room, Indari Manor, Dragon'taan * * *


Fawn put a hand at the gun, refusing to take it, to then hold his omni - tool up, "Aside from being used for precision work, this thing is fairly accurate in shooting... given it is in short bursts... but it has helped me before."




***Flagship Chimera, Tau Dewa Orbit***


Gypsie listened closely, muttering words and things she didn't know about, sounding them silently so she could speak them later.


Gypsie stroked Kyle's arm, to then gently rub his bsck to comfort him, but she winced as she heard the voice, it hurting her head this time, "Ah...   owww... Who... who Bel.... Belsavies?"  After the headache passed, she resumed hugging and comforting him.

[Romulan_Furry]

*** Meditation Room, Indari Manor, Dragon'taan ***

Kyle holstered the weapon, then nodded. "Let's check on little Raz one more time, make sure the treatment is taking, then go find Reece." He started for the door. Mathayus said to Fawn:

"It's rare my master speaks to those outside his influence - those he has not chosen to be his agents... it is an even rarer privilege than most realize."

*** Flagship Chimera, Tau Dewa Orbit ***

Kyle's head rose, looking to Gypsie with those purple eyes, a frown of confusion on his face. "Belsavies?" he repeated. "What--"

"Correction: I believe she meant 'Belsavis', master," HK70 corrected him. "Theory: There is currently an uninhabited tropical rift on Belsavis we could go to... even if for a short time, allow the two of you to heal and rest. Tondam Corporation has no presence in the Region of Belsavis, and has no reason to go there. If we could hide our ion trail, we could head there to lose those corporate meatbags."

Kyle looked to Gypsie with a smile on his face. Out of the blue, he kissed her cheek and complimented, "Clever woman." He rose from the bead and headed for the door, pausing just shy to look back at Gypsie. "If you want, you can stay here - the Bridge can be colder than the rest of the ship, and not just in the climate sense."

*** New Berlin ***

"Oh, you're talking about Cerberus," Benny said. "I can't say I know where he is - I'm just the recruiter and clandestine agent. But I think the Tal Shiar commander with us at base will know. Just... be careful. He can be a bit talkative, and likes to brag. Especially when he's had a cup or to of Romulan Ale. We... try to keep him away from that."

*** Coruscant Orbit ***

"That's up to you," Commander Khev said. "If it's a warship you want, we can help you get one. But you understand, we can't just give away military warships." Moments later, bulky ships colored in steel grey and blue appeared from warp.

"Romulan Republic ships, Commander Tukk of the Interstellar Concordium... we are here to provide escort for HVT."

(Mary, what kind of explanation is the Toma-guard looking for in regards to the ion trail?)

*** UNSC Allegiance ***

Andrew sighed, then began, "Zuko doesn't know this - how can he? - But I know of the Star Forge. But that's disturbing. He's right - I don't believe in the Force. But in the last 48 hours... it seems the only explanation that fits some of the things we saw." Frosty hit a button, and an image of a station appeared:

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/e/ea/StarForgeSucksGas-KOTOR1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20050611215331

"This... is the Star Forge," Frosty continued. "I did some digging while my crew glassed the Rebel base, and I learned that the Star Forge was a semi-living space station and shipyard, capable of producing an endless supply of ships and war material, seemingly by utilizing the Force itself. It is highly unusual that the Yaut'ja were aware of it, and would elect to pass this information to us. Even more unusual is what Zuko told you. I agree with him in that someone is posing as Luro. But as for what Luro was tracking... I suspect he sensed the awakening of the Star Forge - and that's what makes this disturbing. The original Star Forge was destroyed centuries ago by Darth Revan. It was believed the threat posed by it ended there, but after you explained Zuko's suspicions, I did some digging... and found out that the Star Forge wasn't entirely destroyed. A few hundred years later, the Sith Empire found a colony of Ongree aliens in possession of the Infinite Engine - something from the Star Forge itself - on Nar Shaddaa. The Sith, in their classic psychosis, slaughtered the aliens and took the Infinite Engine, boxed it up to ship it to Dromund Kaas... only, it never arrived. The frigate transporting the Infinite Engine disappeared in an encounter with a gravitational anomaly. The Empire investigated, and eventually stated that the ship had been lost to a black hole or something similar. Neither the ship nor the infinite engine were ever seen again. Now, with Nazar on the loose and an imposter posing as Luro, who had disappeared searching for the Star Forge... our situation became far more complicated. I tried to get in touch with Mathayus Indari, but he's unavailable - so we've little choice but to wait for Zuko to signal. In the meantime... can you think of anything else I should know? Or that you would need to report to ONI?"

[Blaiiine]

"All I need to tell ONI at the moment is the rebels' defeat and that we've got a lead on the remnants," Blaine took another drink, his hands shaking subsiding after a moment. He looked at the station and thought, examining it over and over. "Once Zuko signals, we'll have our next move. That Sith though. I want that S.O.B for myself," Blaine growled.

[Razuel]

*** Meditation Room, Indari Manor, Dragon'taan ***

Fawn wasn't really realizing the importance of seeing that dragon, and in a straight tone, he spoke, "Alrighty then... Well, lets go find the dragling... I'm sure he's doing fine...", Fawn then went to make his way out of the room.

*** Indari Manor, Dragon'taan ***

Raz still laid asleep, but some of his scales started to pop off his body, to then get replaced by deep and shiny ebony black scales, and his underbelly became a more vibrant red.

*** Flagship Chimera, Tau Dewa Orbit ***

Gypsie looked at HK70 and then to Kyle, tilting her head, "What (is) Belsavies?", she asked, but was too quiet for anyone to hear, but after Kyle was about to leave, she would follow, still naked, but she kept her tails around herself, using it to keep her warm, but not covering much of her body

[Romulan_Furry]

*** UNSC Allegiance, Victoria Orbit ***

(Gonna go out on a limb, here, Blaine, seeing as neither of us really took control of the Covenant Envoy)

"We both do, Blaine," Andrew said. "And the reality is, someone else might get to him before we do. Either way, he has to be stopped; if he's found the Star Forge - which he sounded like he has, from what you said - he'll need to be taken out of the equation before he overruns the UNSC. If he hasn't found it, we need to find it before he does and make sure it's in no condition for him to use."

*** Unspecified Location in UNSC Space ***

(Also, Blaine - feel free to add your own input in this part)

Zuko, cloaked and silent, remained hidden aboard the Envoy's drop ship. Sheer luck he was alone, aside from the pilot. Boarding the Envoy's flagship - a CCS-class Battlecruiser - Zuko found it easy to navigate and remain hidden in the familiar corridors. He hadn't gained access to the helm, but he had listened in on a conversation between the Envoy and Nazar. Nazar was en route to this so-called "Star Forge" aboard a stolen ship, an up-sized and upgraded Harrower-class Star Destroyer, the Devastator. Zuko decided to wait till they arrived at the Star Forge before he triggered the Slipspace Beacon. Until then, he would evade detection.

*** Indari Manor, Dragon'taan ***

Kyle and Mathayus walked in as Anna set the bed Raz rested peacefully on in the master bedroom. "Honey, how's he doing?" Kyle asked.

"Sleeping like a rock," Anna chuckled with a slight sniffle.

"You gonna be alright?" Mathayus asked.

"I'll be fine," Anna said. She turned to face Fawn, then unexpectedly hugged him close. "Thank you, Doctor."

*** Flagship Chimera, Tau Dewa Orbit ***

As Kyle walked to the Bridge, the atmosphere became much more tolerable. Kyle had actually heard Gypsie's question, but decided it would be easier to show her what Belsavis was. When they arrived Gemini was present - dressed like a Feline in a white uniform. "I take it you heard the suggested destination?" Kyle asked.

"Indeed," Gemini responded. He pulled up a 3D image of Belsavis, which was covered in white snow, broken by areas of green. Kyle turned to Gypsie, pointing at the planet's image.

"Belsavis," he told her. He turned to Gemini. "What's our LZ?"

"We'll be landing in a tropical region, uninhabited, on the northern hemisphere," Gemini replied.

"Statement: Your friend should be quite comfortable there," HK70 commented.

Gemini was about to speak when Kyle shushed him. He walked over to Gypsie and gently took one of her hands with his natural hand, using his mechanical one to point to the region they intended to go to. "Tropical region. Forest. Jungle. Warm climate. You see?" he asked her.

[Blaiiine]

** UNSC Allegiance, Victoria Orbit **


"Well then, we wait for the beacon and prepare." Blaine stated, having finished his short report to ONI. With the fall of Camp New Hope, the United Rebel Front was (hopefully) delivered a death strike and would wither away. "Hopefully Zuko has found a spot to sit tight.."

** Unspecified location in UNSC space **


The envoy, a Sangheili wearing ornate armor, turned to a figure in the helm. "Commander, the heretics have glassed Victoria. No survivors," the Sangheili stated. "No matter, 'Lodamee. They were a pawn, sacrificial. Now...Nazar." The figure said, standing up from the commander seat. His armor, golden and almost undamaged, glimmered against the lights of status screens. "What do you think of this ONI heretic? And his demon and traitor to the Journey?"

[Romulan_Furry]

*** Unspecified Location in UNSC Space ***

"The ONI insect is of no concern to me. The demon? The Spartan is a threat, yes... but paltry to the traitor. I've recently learned who he is in relation to who you pose as. I cannot say I fully understand why you chose him, but given recent events and what I learned, it could be a serious threat... or we could turn it into an advantage. If you don't mind immersing yourself in a lie," Nazar responded. "Deception can be a powerful tool - if it is never discovered."

[Blaiiine]

"Luro was an easy target. Searching for the Star Forge, who is to say how his mind changed? And that traitor...he'll miss his relative no doubt." The Sangheili said, stale in tone. "Get us prepared for slipspace jump to the location, 'Lodamee." The commander ordered, the major nodding and moving to a terminal.

[Romulan_Furry]

*** Covenant Assault Carrier, En Route to unknown location ***

"Ah, but that is exactly what I count on," Nazar said. "The 'Vadam child knows his cousin is out here, somewhere. He will be surprised to see him. It will require deception and intrepidity, but you could play the part of Luro. You could reach out to him as his cousin. You said it yourself - who is to say how he has changed? The only thing you would need to suppress is anything that would cast doubt on you being... Luro..." Nazar briefly went silent, grunting softly. "There is... a disturbance in the Force. Rendezvous at the Star Forge with your forces. I have allies moving in to support you; you'll know them when you see them. Nazar out." Nazar left the channel that instant.

And Zuko mentally smiled. They were taking him to the Star Forge. And if he were to trigger the Slipspace beacon, he'd need to find some way to get them all off the bridge, but remain hidden so he could seal it off and trip the beacon.

(Changed the class of ship because I remembered what it was supposed to be according to the prisoner. I just don't remember what it was called.)

[Blaiiine]

** CSS Resplendent Fervor, En Route to Unknown Location **


The ship commenced the jump through slipspace, and arrived at the location. They continued on route to the Devestator. Luro cleared the bridge, requiring 'thinking' time. But he lied, knowing he required something different. Some time to continue practicing his part, continue keeping the veil. He had already completed the physical change, armor and eye color. Then came the voice, which wasn't difficult. Now, with the revelation of a relative, came reading over files to gain an edge over memories. He sat at his commanding seat, lost in thought.


The bridge door blinked green, unlocked.

[Romulan_Furry]

(Do Covenant ships actually come with the CSS Prefix, or did you make that up? Either way, I like it.)

*** CSS Resplendent Fervor, Unknown Star in UNSC Space ***

The star supporting the Star Forge burned brightly, but the fleet surrounding it was well-enough protected from it. Although this Star Forge lacked the Disruption Field of the original, it still had the fleet and considerable defenses.

Zuko walked aboard the bridge, quietly, when the last crewman left it. He was about to hit a button and seal the bridge off entirely when he saw someone in the command chair. If he had not heard the conversation between the ship's commander and Darth Nazar, he would have paused, thinking this to be his long-lost cousin. He quietly accessed a station and uploaded what he needed - a coded signal, undetectable by the systems of a ship like this, that tripped the Slipspace Beacon. The one thing he hadn't told Blaine was that there was one last sighting of the real Luro's ship - headed for UNSC Space. That's why he would set off the beacon that only Luro would find - and why he gave Blaine the knowledge to track it. Zuko intended to trap Nazar and the Covenant here.

With the beacon active, Zuko now had to blow his cover - seal the bridge, and distract this imposter to keep his attention off the computer. He sealed and locked the bridge, hopped up on the command platform and de-cloaked, a familiar weapon flaring to life.

*Kshhhhh!!!!*

"So who are you, really... imposter?" Zuko calmly demanded.

[Blaiiine]

((My bad for taking a while, had to fold laundry and start dinner))


** CSS Resplendent Fervor, Unknown star in UNSC space **


"I see you overheard our conversation...didn't that Spartan teach you manners, traitor?!" The Sangheili yelled, wielding his energy sword and striking near Zuko. He began circling him, examining. "I doubt you'd remember me...Levu 'Mdama, Kaidon." He answered, laughing slightly. "Calling for help, are we?" Levu said, looking over at the terminal.



** UNSC Allegiance, 111 Tauri System **


"And that's why I'm not allowed back at that bar in Chicago," Blaine said, laughing. He turned back to the terminal he was leaning against, awaiting Zuko's beacon. "I swear, if he fell asleep.." Blaine muttered before the terminal made a noise and loaded coordinates. "Alright, we are good. The coordinates are on the main terminal. It's an un-mapped star but we should come within a few dozen miles from the ship," Blaine stated, picking up his MA5D assault rifle. He moved to main windows and turned to Andrew. "You want to do the honors of sending us to the deathtrap?" He asked jokingly, smirking.

[Romulan_Furry]

(Oh, no worries on that; RL often gets in the way of fun things like this. Seriously, though - did you make up the CSS Prefix, or do Covenant ships actually use that in the Halo Universe?)

** CSS Resplendent Fervor, Unknown star in UNSC space **

Zuko smiled and chuckled, having deflected the blow. "You caught on faster than I anticipated - but still too late. The beacon would only need a few seconds, 'Mdama." He paused, still facing him. "Just what caused you to turn on us this way? Sangheilios was your home. You had such an elaborate keep. Father spoke highly of you - even in the early days of our unity with the Humans, and the others in the UNSC. What changed? Why try to destroy it, now? Why steal the name of my kin, try and stain our honor? Just what did that Sith offer you that made you turn on your own people? On the traditions you valued so highly?"

** UNSC Allegiance, 111 Tauri System **

"If we're going in, we aren't going in alone," Frosty said, determined. "Status on the battle fleet?"

"They are three minutes out," the Tactical Officer stated. Frosty grumbled.

"Too long; drop a beacon pointing the way, and engage Slipspace Drive, max possible speed," Frosty commanded.

*** Unspecified Location in UNSC Space ***

For a Sangheili to dress in elaborate Gray Jedi robes was never seen before. Just as much could be said about the lightsaber staff hanging from his belt. Meditating, a younger Sangheili had his eyes closed, feeling the flow of the Force. It had taken years for him to learn to control it, but in doing so, he was told he had manifested great power. Training on a world considered to be a Nexus in the Force while searching for the Star Forge, Luro was ready. A beep on the console before him woke him from his meditation. He rose, and accessed the station. When he saw the cause, his heart nearly stopped. There were no words as he reactivated that which he had kept hidden for so long, and readied it for war.

"Keep their attention, cousin... I'm coming," was the only thing he said.

(Just to be clear, no one has yet jumped. And I don't know if Levu's ship will be able to detect Luro's ships, given how long he has had to modify them and his own ship. Just clarifying.)

[Razuel]

*** UNSC Allegiance, Victoria Orbit ***

(Gonna go out on a limb, here, Blaine, seeing as neither of us really took control of the Covenant Envoy)

"We both do, Blaine," Andrew said. "And the reality is, someone else might get to him before we do. Either way, he has to be stopped; if he's found the Star Forge - which he sounded like he has, from what you said - he'll need to be taken out of the equation before he overruns the UNSC. If he hasn't found it, we need to find it before he does and make sure it's in no condition for him to use."

*** Unspecified Location in UNSC Space ***

(Also, Blaine - feel free to add your own input in this part)

Zuko, cloaked and silent, remained hidden aboard the Envoy's drop ship. Sheer luck he was alone, aside from the pilot. Boarding the Envoy's flagship - a CCS-class Battlecruiser - Zuko found it easy to navigate and remain hidden in the familiar corridors. He hadn't gained access to the helm, but he had listened in on a conversation between the Envoy and Nazar. Nazar was en route to this so-called "Star Forge" aboard a stolen ship, an up-sized and upgraded Harrower-class Star Destroyer, the Devastator. Zuko decided to wait till they arrived at the Star Forge before he triggered the Slipspace Beacon. Until then, he would evade detection.

*** Indari Manor, Dragon'taan ***

Kyle and Mathayus walked in as Anna set the bed Raz rested peacefully on in the master bedroom. "Honey, how's he doing?" Kyle asked.

"Sleeping like a rock," Anna chuckled with a slight sniffle.

"You gonna be alright?" Mathayus asked.

"I'll be fine," Anna said. She turned to face Fawn, then unexpectedly hugged him close. "Thank you, Doctor."

*** Flagship Chimera, Tau Dewa Orbit ***

As Kyle walked to the Bridge, the atmosphere became much more tolerable. Kyle had actually heard Gypsie's question, but decided it would be easier to show her what Belsavis was. When they arrived Gemini was present - dressed like a Feline in a white uniform. "I take it you heard the suggested destination?" Kyle asked.

"Indeed," Gemini responded. He pulled up a 3D image of Belsavis, which was covered in white snow, broken by areas of green. Kyle turned to Gypsie, pointing at the planet's image.

"Belsavis," he told her. He turned to Gemini. "What's our LZ?"

"We'll be landing in a tropical region, uninhabited, on the northern hemisphere," Gemini replied.

"Statement: Your friend should be quite comfortable there," HK70 commented.

Gemini was about to speak when Kyle shushed him. He walked over to Gypsie and gently took one of her hands with his natural hand, using his mechanical one to point to the region they intended to go to. "Tropical region. Forest. Jungle. Warm climate. You see?" he asked her.

*** Indari Manor, Dragon'taan ***

Fawn put his arms up as Anna hugged him, to which he put his arms down awkwardly and gently pat her back, "Y-you're welcome... Now, if any illness does occur in the time I'm gone, then just let him rest, as  anything he contracts will be fought by his soulstone, leaving him with out any heavy medication... headache meds are fine, and anything similar to that.", he then grabbed her shoulders and took her off him, "And again, you're welcome... I find much joy in challenges like that one."


*** Flagship Chimera, Tau Dewa Orbit ***

Gypsie went behind Kyle again, hissing at the glowing figure, "Weird... Not good...", but her attention was diverted again as she saw Belsavis, her eyes lighting up at it, "Home?"

[Blaiiine]

((I honestly just made it up. Couldn't find anything for the Covenant Fleet like the UNSC Navy does for their ships))

** CSS Resplendent Fervor, Unknown star **


"You wouldn't understand. You and your father betrayed the Gods by associating with human filth, especially a demon." He growled, making another pass but missing. "The Sith promised me what I desire most: revenge. To kill your father and begin again the Great Journey!" Levu yelled, bucking at Zuko. "Your cousin had reputation and sway, that was his only worth!"

** UNSC Allegiance, Beginning jump to Unknown star **


Blaine sat down, oddly smiling. It had been a long time since he had gone through full-scale battle. He checked his mobile comm unit and prepared for the jump.