EliteCommander

Star Wars - Galaxies at War[MULTIVERSE SPACESHIP RP]

Vael ‘Virisusai - Alderaan

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Once he had concluded his discussion with Falul, Vael marched back down from the landing pad, following after Erthos and Lord Organa. Before, Vael had kept in mind the fact that he was serving the role of a representative with the way he acted, but now that there was a clear and imminent threat to this planet, he moved back towards his more military side. When it came to saving lives from a doomed planet, politeness and formality quickly gave way to speed and efficiency. No moment could be wasted.

Vael paid no heed to anyone or anything else until he had Bail and Erthos in sight. Even without outright running, Vael could be surprisingly quick when he moved with purpose, so even Erthos might not have expected him to find them so soon. Lord Organa and Erthos were speaking, but Vael did not care if he interrupted them. Erthos had not yet spoken with the fleet, so the information Vael had was of greater, more time-sensitive importance than anything the two of them could be discussing. “Our fleet saw Anubis’ transmission. Several of our ships are already on their way to this planet. Our fleet just defeated an Imperial force above a planet called Muunilist. My shipmaster is attempting to secure additional support from them, then will join the others here. Several of our ships can carry a substantial number of your refugees, Lord Organa, but you will need to make preparations to make the most efficient use of them. You will need to have those you intend to evacuate ready and waiting to board as soon as they arrive. Our ship can operate within the atmosphere, and will be able to board more quickly from the ground through our gravity lift. We will require you to find a suitable location on your planet with enough open space to take advantage of the entire lift.”

Vael took out his datapad, which he used to project a holographic image of the Immaculate Aegis. It showed the dimensions of the gravity lift he described, though those measurements also showed the size of the ship itself. It certainly gave weight to Vael’s claim for how impactful their fleet could be to the success of the evacuation. The measurements placed it as the largest ship in the known galaxy, and that was not even considering the other ships they had available.

“I regret I cannot say with certainty how many we can evacuate at once. I know that we have empty quarters for thirty thousand more people, but the Immaculate Aegis can likely support far more than that on a temporary basis, as long as we have a nearby destination to bring them to. Unfortunately, I am no engineer, so I cannot say how many our life support systems can sustain. Space will not likely be a concern, so you may sent with them as many supplies as you feel they need.” Vael explained.

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Eri ‘Moram - Dxun

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Eri too looked down at the Mandalorian Chief, sizing her up as she spoke. She found the prospect of going hand to hand against her to be an amusing thought. Unless she had some hidden advantage like Jerus with the Force, then it would not matter their relative skill levels. Eri simply had too many physical advantages. Still, taking on the challenge despite the overwhelming odds was admirable, and certainly matched Jerius’ description of them as a warrior culture.

“If you truly wish to try, I shall not deny a challenge, whenever you are ready to go through with it.” Eri answered. She found the Mandalorians’ straightforward approach to diplomacy to be refreshing, and it also suggested that they had already been poised for a fight before she had even arrived. She could guess that the Mandalorians had already intended to fight the Empire in one way or another; the test simply showed that the Sangheili were worthy allies. Although, so far, Eri only had Jerius’ word that the Mandalorians would even be useful as allies to them.

For now, Eri supposed it was her turn to be the judge of their honor, though she had no arbitrary tests to present them with. She needed only to observe. “We also encountered a…what was the word you used Jerius? Dar’jetii? He escaped through some use of the ‘Force’ before we could slay him. A shame, he would have made for a more challenging kill than his pet. He may still be on this world somewhere.”

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Meesei did feel some guilt about the fact that she did not feel comfortable saying more about her ideas for a solution. It was true that she did not feel she could give them any guarantees...or that they would be comfortable with some of the risks. Still, looking ahead at the future of her pack, of all the people she cared about, she was resolved that she would be there to see it. She knew what she would do, and she just hoped that she could show enough confidence that the others would not be worrying about her.

There was a grin that came across Meesei's face. "Indeed. I fully expect the bards to be irritating me with songs of our exploits within a few weeks. Or days."

Even though her fears were unlikely to subside entirely, the attitudes of her packmates did comfort Kaleeth. They were candid, they did not deny the danger, but it all helped to remind her of what they had accomplished together. There were few as capable as they were together, and even with the confidence problems that Kaleeth sometimes struggled with, she could believe that she was a part of that as well. "Oh, well, I don't think I've ever heard a song sung about me before. I mean, I've heard them about Meesei before, and Sabine more recently, but I don't think people notice me too much."

Ahnasha chuckled as she waded up alongside Kaleeth, craning her head up to look into the towering werecrocodile's eyes. She gave a few light, but distinctly audible slaps to her side. "Kaleeth, I don't see how anyone could 'not' notice you. You're really the kind of person that...makes an impression on people. Actually, I've been curious about something..." Ahnasha began, shifting her attention over towards Janius. "What's it like to have a mate who is so...powerful? Even in her normal form, Kaleeth here could throw Lorag around."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

"It is not that." Meesei replied to Janius, lightly shaking her head. "It is not a solution, exactly, just...precautions that I can take to help me tomorrow. I do not want to present the problem as being solved when it is not, and I cannot give guarantees. But, I do want you to be confident that you do not have to worry about me tomorrow. We will be able to just focus on what is in front of us."

Meesei looked around, her eyes lingering on each and every member of her pack for a few seconds each. "Right now, I cannot help but to focus on all of you. There is no team in our world better than us, no family closer than us. Our pack...is the greatest that has ever lived, or will ever live. No matter how strong I have become personally, I feel like I am only barely worthy to lead a pack like you. I would not be what I have become without all of you."

Star Wars - Galaxies at War[MULTIVERSE SPACESHIP RP]

Thaz - Nar Shaddaa

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After the Weequay had left, Thaz started to look around at the rest of the bar and its patrons. She did afford another few moments to examine the droid, but it was clear that was not the aspect of their reward that she was most interested in.

“This place does seem interesting. Kind of place I’d want to explore.” Thaz commented, though she quickly vocalized something like a high-pitched growl or grunt. “But my Commander wants me back as quick as I can. She doesn’t want me…lingering. Maybe once we get back, you two can talk with my Shipmaster. Get a deal going for the tech you want.”

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Vael ‘Virisusai - Alderaan

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Vael had obviously not felt what some of the others had, but he certainly did not feel normal. Perhaps it was just the change in pressure, but there was a certain unease that washed over him. In only his recent past, Vael would not have put much faith into the claims of his allies, but even his own Shipmaster believed the claims about Anubis. He was a being that claimed to be a god, and had the power to make his lies convincing.

Looking up to the growing storm in the sky, Vael clenched his hand into a fist. The destruction of a planet, the frantic evacuation of far more people than could ever realistically be saved…this was all treading on old, painfully familiar ground for him. He let out a low growl. “Every second is vital. I must report to my shipmaster, and if we intend to have any impact on their survival, then we will need to coordinate with their leadership.” Vael replied, wasting no time in rushing back to their ship to access their slipspace communication node.

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Falul ‘Taham - The Immaculate Aegis

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It seemed that the fleet was just trading one crisis for another. They did not even have time to assess any damage to the fleet before they received Anubis’ broadcast. The galaxy’s Emperor had been executed, and now Anubis intended to destroy a planet to institute himself as a god. The message he received from Vael confirmed that great storms had suddenly manifested on the planet. This was a planet they had identified as having potential allies for their cause, so its potential destruction was of immediate concern to the goals of the fleet.

Without much hesitation, Falul opened a channel to the Separatist fleet’s commander, in addition to the rest of the ships in his own fleet. “I presume you were sent the broadcast from Coruscant as well? What ships can your planet lend to an evacuation?”

Star Wars - Galaxies at War[MULTIVERSE SPACESHIP RP]

Eri ‘Moram - Dxun

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The Sangheili did not particularly acknowledge Jerius’ gratitude, though he also did not seem to be bothered by it. In any case, Eri directed them all to get moving quickly as soon as the Tarentatek’s head was separated from its body. Although it was not too heavy, by their standards, on its own, the head’s general bulk meant that it was most convenient for two of them to carry it by its horns. Jarraj’s leg had stopped bleeding, but he still could not walk at any reasonable speed on his own, so Sel ended up carrying him as well.

Eri remembered the way back to the camp, so the only stop they made was to pick up the crate of extra supplies they had brought with them outside the tomb. Otherwise, they made their way straight back to the Mandalorians. Zlas kept an eye on Jerius, but their trophy was slowing them down enough that Jerius would not need to strain too much to keep up.

When they arrived at Clan Ordo’s camp, Eri was at the lead of the group, just ahead of the pair of Sangheili prominently carrying their trophy for all to see. Eri did not bother searching for the chief, as she was sure that word of their return would quickly find its way to where it needed to be. Now, it was time to see if this Mandalorian chief was good to her word.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Kaleeth was not entirely comforted, but Fendros' honest answer did help console here, in that she knew she was not alone. IWith the change of topic, there were a few eyes on Meesei. Given recent events, the danger of the upcoming battle meant even more for her than it did for the rest of them. Meesei knew that the others had probably been thinking about it, even before Kaleeth brought up the topic, and she had not expected to get through the night without addressing it. Or what she intended to do about it. With their work on the problem these past few days, there were certain actions that Meesei had figured out that could potentially help her for the coming day, but she had not been entirely sure if she wanted to go through with it. Now, however, she had made her decision, though she still felt it best not to go into too much detail about it.

"I do not think anyone could avoid being afraid, or at least worried, about tomorrow. Still, I know you all have particular reason to be worried about me, specifically. I just...want you to all know that you do not need to worry. Sabine, Ariel, even Neesa, have all been of great help, and...I know what I will do. No matter what happens, just be confident that you do not have to worry about me." Meesei explained.

Star Wars - Galaxies at War[MULTIVERSE SPACESHIP RP]

Falul 'Taham - The Immaculate Aegis

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Evidently, the rapid destruction of two ships in the most powerful class that the Imperial navy possessed was enough to force the Imperial commander to rethink the battle. Falul would have preferred the chance to deal even greater damage to the Imperial fleet, but he supposed he could accept this as a victory. Had the battle gone on to its end, Falul would not have been able to guarantee victory, and it would have led to even greater losses for the Separatists. Falul preserved as many of their ships as he could, but they still had losses just as the Empire did.

In any case, this battle still carried with it a statement. Two Assimilator-class Star Destroyers had been reduced to debris. One was breaking apart in flames from a combination of plasma damage and turbolaser fire, while the other had been blasted apart far more violently by a nuclear detonation. If these ships were symbols of the Empire’s “invincible” might, then the image on his view screen was exactly what the galaxy needed to see. Even if Falul did not spread it himself, those among the Separatist fleet had just experienced what was, to them, practically a miracle. They had, at the very last minute before the battle, received aid from an unknown source that had been able to ward off an attack from an Imperial fleet which had been, thusfar, unstoppable. Not only that, but their own droids had started to perform much more effectively under the direct control of Isaac.

“Remain on alert, the enemy may yet return.” Falul broadcast to the whole fleet. The shields of the Aegis had not been breached, but there were Separatist ships with visible damage. “Damage report. Do any ships require imminent repairs or evacuation?” He asked.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Kaleeth was mercifully quick to release Sabine, though there was a noticeable silence from her after Sabine's seemingly innocuous question. She glanced away from making eye contact, and soon began to sink lower into the water almost without noticing it. "I, um, well I don't know really. I just...thought I, well...I felt I really wanted to enjoy this time with you all because..."

Kaleeth already felt guilty ahead of time. The thoughts going through her mind were, in all likelihood, the same thoughts that were in the back of everyone else's mind. It seemed that no one else really wanted to bring it up into the open, but Kaleeth felt that she was not strong enough to keep it buried. The water hid her tears, but even in this form, her voice sounded like she was struggling to speak. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said anything. I don't want to ruin the moment for anyone, I'm just...so afraid. Of tomorrow. Of something happening to anyone here. What are the chances that all of us...no, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm just ruining our time together by saying these things."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

"Well, if I were to give some suggestions off of the top of my head..." Meesei began, wading out deeper into the water of the slow-moving river. "The Summerset Isles are wonderfully beautiful, especially in the spring or summer. A wedding on the shoreline, with Alinor as a backdrop, would be as elegant as you could imagine. I think only Artaeum would be better, but I have no way back there. There are also some islands in the seas south of Elsweyr that I have spent some time on recently. Going there is like entering a painting of an idyllic tropical paradise. The swamps of Black Marsh, have their own beauty, though I realize Karl might not be comfortable there. Still...you could also consider the city of Thorn, and that would make it easier for your sister to attend. Or you could have it in the Hunting Grounds after the battle, if you would like to be able to say that you had your wedding in Oblivion."

Meesei had little hesitation in her suggestions. Despite her claim that she was not experienced with weddings, it did feel like she had thought about this before.

Kaleeth had finally released Janius, but was still remaining in a transformed state. Sabine had known her for long enough to see through her crocodilian visage enough to tell that she was happy for her, but she was likely not as accustomed to how overwhelming a werecrocodile's hug could be as Janius. Nevertheless, that is exactly what Sabine received. "For a wedding or anything else...I'm just glad to see you happy. I feel like I want to celebrate right now."

The Tower: Bright Dawn

I'm around, and haven't been able to do much with my character. It really all depends on if Grizz is still around.