New Alas

The Ultra paused for a moment to read the data flowing over his HUD, then spoke. "The true devotee honours their cause with actions, not words". He took a few steps forward, examining the Archmage. "And what are your deeds? Are you an honourable warrior? What reason do with have to trust your word above the words of the others, 'Archmage'? They acuse you of much dishonour and treachery, why do you not defend your honour against them? Are you scared, or are their accusations true, 'Archmage'?" The Ultra said, towering up and letting out a low growl

STC Syren

The Minor paused for a moment to stare at the officer, as if stunned and then turned to him and pouring the drink. Major Voroei turned his head towards the video and watched it intently, before glancing to what he could best describe as a burning stick in Commander Vellais mouth and back to her face before speaking
"Those are ill tidings indeed, Commander. I pray that if your warriors are dead, that their demise was an honourable one. If they are alive, I pray you recover them before the inevitable end... Though with what you say, it seems the Eternal Union is much better equipped to fight you. And this planets species, are they space capable?"

The other Minor stared at the drink in his hand (Or at least it seemed that way, in reality he was staring at the information on his head up display) before placing it down and leaning somewhat unsteadily to the side and whispering to the Major. Major Voroei turned back to him and nodded shortly, then looked back towards the Commander. He reached up and there was a quick swishing noise as the mandible guards released their grasp on his mandibles and retracted back into the helmet. Not a moment later, the armour surrounding his neck retracted down into his chestplate. This was followed by him removing his helmet and placing it upon the table, revealing his mottled greyish-black head and his slit nostrils. Without the eye pieces covering his eyes, they were noticably brighter. The Major stood up and walked away from the table, and there was a marked shift in the Minors actions. They stopped eating and drinking entirely while the Major was away from the table.

"As for this 'Eternal Union'... My superiors inform me that we have made contact with them. We are in diplomatic proceedings with them as of this day, as measured on by the turning of Riellealasil. They deny everything the Terrans alledge. Which brings me to a point; This-" He gestured to the hologram "-Is illuminating and certaonly casts doubts on the honour of the Eternal Union. But I must ask more of you." Major Voroei took another step forwards and straightened up to his full height, the markings on his chest plate fully visible. Just above the end of his chestplate was visible a thick scar on his neck which curved around his neck and ended slightly above where it started, as though something had wrapped around his neck and cut through it. "To reach my positition, I have slaughtered hundreds. My weapons have destroyed parasite, criminal, traitor and foe alike. I have developed, or like think I have, developed a good judge of character. But I am but a member of the Special Warfare group, my word means little and now the Ghaj is receiving offfers from the Eternal Union to intervene on their side. Profitable offers. But there is more value in honour to the Lorca than any metal or world can bring. We do not wish to side with anyone as dishonourable as the Terrans claim the 'Iscandarians' are. Would you agree with the Terrans accusations that the Eternal Union threatened to use dishonourable methods to destroy their enemies, or that they butchered their allies and 'Civilians?" The Major paused for a moment, before asking "What are 'Civilians', Commander? The term is alien upon my tongue.