darkwolf687

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Hive World Luk

The door cracked open and the SOS stopped broadcasting, the Hive apparently realising that the constructs were here for a different purpose entirely. A voice beckoned them from the darkness in an alien tongue, and the room beyond the door slowly lit up, revealing the horde of spore forms that had been clinging to the roof. They scuttled away quickly.
For a few minutes, there was nothing, until a small ball like object dropped zipped out from the shadows into the center of the room. Lines of orange lit up as it produced the same images the constructs had projected, confirming that it was interested in the proposal. As far as the hive was concerned, they were being offered the location of their newest meal
It then blinked to a holographic image of an Iscandarian, then a spore form attacking it. Apparently the hive was interested in attacking the Iscandarians. The hologram changed to a childish rendition of a home, then a planet, an obvious proposal asking if the Gathering would direct then to the Iscandarian capitol world. The hives were under the impression that the EU has a wealth of knowledge (which was in many ways true) and they were interested in acquiring it. And what better place to look than the EU's capital world...

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Kyelin said
They were everywhere. The Constructs halted their march, and looked on, using deep Geo-scans to reveal a catacomb of infected structures and organisms. What was more impressive was the fact that the Devourer was using a clever ruse to lure in prey. No doubt this organism was intelligent. And if it was intelligent, it could be reasoned with. It was sometime before the scouts decided to continue on, marching cautiously towards the larger structure.

Uncharted world

The parasite watched their approach slowly, examining them with a mixture of curiosity and annoyance. Scans did not show organic beings within detectable range, this was somewhat off putting. It was easier to absorb organic constructs, just toss a spore form their way... Other constructs would require specialisation, more time, more effort...
With a small amount of luck, the scans might be incorrect or returning false data, this was their first use against the new prey. Either way, the parasite would attempt to ambush it. Forms moved throughout the tunnels, dashing to their positions as thhe mind commanded them

The structures doors remained locked tight for now, the L'Er being careful not to break their guise... Though the energy fluctuation unnerved the Mind, was it possible the prey had detected them? There had been no attempt to communicate... Would they take the bait.

Waiting was all that could really be done to see. The Mind watched the approaching constructs. It continued to cycle the SOS message, but as the constructs drew closer it began to doubt the chances of its plot working.

Colonial Powers, A NRP of colonisation, conquest and diplomacy.

Ouch, poor Iria. The odds certainly weren't in their favour

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Uncharted world: A bridge to the past

The land scape was barren rock, and large metal (and as scans would reveal, infested) structures rose and fell is artificial ravines, clearly mines to retrieve materials for construction. In the distance were more infested structures. Including shipyards where the hive was apparently preparing to spread further.
The structures were beyond the capabilities of the primitives that had inhabited the world before hand, which meant that the parasite had built them... Which in its self might be a bad sign.

Then, everything seemed to halt when the ship was detected, as if everything on the planet suddenly died. It was hiding, waiting for the detected prey to investigate and fall into the trap.

It broadcasted an SOS, pretending to be the last survivors of a doomed mining venture who had become trapped under ground. It was likely a transparent guise, considering who they were trying to fool.

As much as the hive pretended to not be there, it certainly wasn't dormant.

Colonial Powers, A NRP of colonisation, conquest and diplomacy.

duck55223 said
Is it me or does it seem unfair that Mors Et Stercore got veterans without Professional Army trait?

Maybe its just the random number gods. It is after all based on rolls. I'm guessing all the traits really do is just weight the rolls slightly more in your favour.

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Keyguyperson said
The United Vanjanan Empire wishes to use you as a shield under the guise of us being allies.Uh... I mean, alliance?*Hides old men carrying pikes and vomiting sailors*

Lol, that gave me a laugh that did.

So, we have 5 out of our 8, with the rest underway I believe. This will be fun...

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Damn it! I do not have the mist powerful navy! As an island this simply cannot stand! Buuiiiilllldddd mooooaaaarrr shiiiiiiiippppsss

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Iluvatar said
I think Argentaurumia may need to get some friends, or we may be crushed...

I may be interested in striking a few agreements and making some new friends myself...

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*rubs hands together* soon I shall be able to rule muhaha

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Hehe, true enough. Brings out a good old agent Smith feeling...

"I want everything!"
"Would that include a bullet from this gun?"
"Go ahead, shoot. The best thing about me is there's always more of me"