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In that case, I'd say leave it up to players. In my case, for now the Jalaryians are sticking with one Hyperdread. Although maybe once Galactic war kicks off, they'll probably build more.

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@Ozerath Agreed, I'm fine at just one.

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@duck55223 Good stuff so far! Keep up the good work!

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Jalaryian Ascendancy/WIP

Ascendancy of Jalaryias

The Ascendancy, Jalaryian Ascendancy

General Information

Non-Combatant/Neutral

Overview

A young power on the rise in the fringes of civilized space. Ruled under the divine guidance of the Messiah and the Ascendant Church of the Ashtar. The Jalaryian Ascendancy seeks to restore the old order in the Galaxy, following in the footstep of their Gods, the Ashtar.

History

Solar War and Aftermath
In the great Colonial Golden Age, Jalaryias was among countless worlds colonized by mankind, Jalaryias and her sister colonies being at furthest edge of Human Space Their distance however, wouldn't spare them the fries of the Solar War. The fringe colonies would be the sight of Operation Paradise Lost, a bloody and lengthy campaign between two large expeditionary forces sent by the UN and ISA with the intent of securing the frontier colonies, leading to the colonies splitting in two as worlds pledged their support for either the UN or ISA task forces, extending the conflict further.

Once the Solar War had concluded, the frontier colonies were left in total disarray as Earth's grip on her colonies loosened, leaving the frontier worlds to fend for themselves, soon to be forgotten by the newly established Federation of Nations.

Over the following centuries leading to the Ashtar's reign and disappearance, Jalaryias had gone through a rather turbulent development, the planet split between various factions, the most prominent of which were the old Colonial Administration and the Eden Collective. For the next few centuries, the Jalaryian states would be in a constant state of war, the Collective seeking a return to simpler ways, embracing nature and abandoning any hopes of contacting Earth, while the Colonials sought the opposite, seeking to return to the United Nation's fold and continue Humanity's push for the Stars.

The conflict however, would eventually come to an end once the Astar arrived.

Pax Ashtar and Onwards
When the Ashtar first arrived over a century ago, it was a waning time, the nations of the Galaxy refusing to bow before them. However, as the years passed and the Ashtar having cemented their indefinite reign over the galaxy, people on thousands upon thousands of worlds slowly begun to revere them as divine beings, slowly morphing into a new religion that would spread throughout the galaxy like wildfire. Varying cults and sects of the Ashtari Faith soon sprouted up on many worlds, spreading their message, their divine interpretation of the Ashtar.

Once the Ashtar had vanished, followed by the start of the Great War, the Ashtari faith was thrown into disarray, many blaming the nonbelievers for the disappearance of the Gods, and how the nations of the galaxy were tarnishing the peace the Gods brought to the galaxy. The Ashtari soon declared their own Holy War upon many participants of the Great War, engaging in acts of terrorism, launching insurrections, and many more. Their Holy War kept on for the first half of the Great War, before the Ashtari received the Call.

On the fringe human colony of Jalaryias, a woman by the name of Ilya claimed to be have the divine power of the Gods coursing through her veins, claiming to be the Messiah to lead a new order in the Galaxy. Many sect leaders were at first, skeptical of her claims, but eventually they, and many others ceased all operations, and begun a mass exodus to the fringes of Civilized Space, converging on the lush world of Jalaryias. This world would soon be at the very heart of the newly established Ascendancy, in their short term isolation, the Ascendancy launched a series of campaigns against neighboring systems, conquering lost, fledgling human colonies and primitive alien civilizations. Decades into the present, the Ascendancy has emerged as a potential power in the Galaxy. Once the message from Llyena reached the Ascendancy and all faithful across the galaxy, much rejoicing followed as the Gods seemed to have returned once more.

By the time the Message was received, the Ascendancy had already opened itself up to the greater galaxy, establishing alliances, trade routes and spreading the faith ever further. However, this entanglement with the great powers of the Milky Way has proved to be a bane in the end, the political ramifications of Jalaryias' official entry in the emerging conflict would be utterly disastrous, however many within the church, military and citizenry would simply take matters into their own hands, a plot the Ascendant Council was all too aware of and quietly gave their consent.

Major Holdings

• Jalaryias: The seat of power within the Ascendancy, once a remote human colony, the world of Jalaryias is one of serenity, lush jungles and forests covering the surface, dotted by grand cities and humble settlements, it is also the homeworld of the Messiah and where she summoned the faithful.
• Talania: The polar opposite of Jalaryias, Talania is a world of heavy Industry, it's surface littered with hundreds of foundries churning both civilian products and military equipment.
• Jericho: An arid world located within the gateway systems between the fringe and the core, and home to the Jericho Fleet Yards Corporation, the primary manufacturer of the Ascendancy's newer generation of Warships, its orbit dominated by hundreds of shipyards.

Demographics

Population

The Ascendancy is home to numerous species from all across the galaxy. Be it Human, Nonhuman, it matters not, all are equal in the Holy Light of the Ashtar. The latest species to be added to the flock of the faithful are the amphibian Dathir, and the Psionic jellyfish-like Aldzam. Both conquered in the early years of the Great Crusade.

Humans(And Its various offshoots) 50%
Rolvians 7%
Dathir 10%
Aldzam 8%
Assorted Taulron Species 10%
Assorted Commonwealth Species 11%
Untar 2%
Vuln 3%
Other 1%

Society

The culture of Jalaryian Ascendancy is one of piety, devotion and order. Most citizens of the Ascendancy strive to become faithful servants of the Ashtar, and to be worthy one day to ascend and be among with their Gods. Despite some semblance of peace and prosperity, it is far from it, such peace is often maintained through brutal force. Although a segment of the population are content with their lives, many other citizens think otherwise, and often are marked as either apostates or heretics, and often will be hunted down by the Inquisitors.

Economy

Like in all aspects, the Ascendancy lags behind many other nations in economic power, but it's simply bidding time as the Ascendancy has slowly emerged as a potential powerhouse in the region, in the short few decades of its existence, several influential corporations have already manifested, forming the bakcbone of Jalaryias' potential industrial might and commercial value. Exporting whatever products one needs, be it food stuffs, resources and military hardware.

Government

The Ascendancy is a Theocratic Monarchy under the rule of the Messiah Ilya, a truly rare Ashtar Half-breed. Under the Messiah are the general caretakers, the Ascendant Council of Apostles. It's members consists of representatives from of the most influential institutions within the Ascendancy, The Ascendant Church, the Military and the Bureaucracy or the Central Government as it is called often. Each member of the Council is given the title of Apostle and the one to lead such a council is given the title of Oracle.

The Council functions both to act as the governing body of the Ascendancy as a whole and to administer church functions and activities, Promoting and spreading the Light of the Ashtar and keeping order within the borders of the Ascendancy. Despite the rather equal footing the members of the Council seem to present, the Church is by far the most powerful of the three, using its secretive enforcement arm, the Inquisition, to root out corruption, enforcing the faith and the will of the church within the Central Government and on the streets of dozens of worlds. The Ayrie Knights fulfill a similar function, Knight chapters assigned with military units giving the task to see if their faith stays true.

Technological Information

Major Techs

Compared to the participants of the Great War, the Ascendancy lags far behind in many aspects. However, due to their formerly remote location, the Ascendancy was allowed both time and peace to work on new military technologies to better themselves, and for the most part, it has bored fruit, but in limited quantities, developing such feats as directed energy weapons that ranged as small as firearms, to as large as a assault batteries for starships, as well as developing hover vehicles to better navigate unforgiving terrain on more harsh worlds.

Military Information

Military Overview

Old Model Army

Infantry

Pilgrims


Once the call for Crusade was sounded, tens of thousands of regular citizens took up arms and embarked on a grand Pilgrimage to claim the Holy Land in the name of the Ashtar. Jalaryian Pilgrims form the core of the Crusade's irregular forces, acting as guerilla fighters and light infantry in large scale battles. The more fanatical and fearless among their ranks will often then not, strap various explosives upon their person, willing to take their own life and those around them for the glory of the Gods.

Army Regular

A grade above the Pilgrims, the regulars of the Jalarysian Army form the the heart and soul of the crusading armies of the Ascendancy, although their equipment lags behind other armies, their devotion to their Gods and State more then make up for such inadequacies.

Vanguard

The more veteran elements of the Ascendancy's military. The Vanguard act as the elite shock troops of the ground forces, only the best of the infantry are chosen to join their ranks and train in the Vanguard program.

Cleansers

A sub-section of the standard army regulars and as the title suggests, the Cleansers main task is to simply cleanse the battlefield of heathens and infidels in divine flame. Armed with Plasma flame throwers, the Cleansers are among the more zealous even among the faithful.

Redeemers

Vehicles

Utility Jeep


Infantry Fighting Vehicle


Armored Personnel Carrier


Main Battle Tank


Mobile Artillery


Anti-Air


Mobile Command Vehicle

New Model Army

Infantry

Crusader-series Combat Armor
Developed to eventually phase out the old combat exoskeletons. The Crusader series was one of many parts of a massive modernization program enacted by the Council, breaking the shackles of their past to embark onto a new future, one crafted by their own hands. The Crusader-series of combat armor are built with state-of-the-art technology, at least by Jalakaryian standards. Integrated in the very fiber of the armor is a vast network of combat, communications and targeting software made to assist the wearer on the frontlines. The Crusader-series comes in several variants depending on role, the infantry, the recon the Heavy, and one specially made for elements of the Council's Ascendant Guard.

Trooper Variant

Ascendant Guard Variant

Heavy Powered Armor variant

Recon Variant

War Angels

Among several new additions to the Jalaryian Military. The War Angels serve as Aerial and Zero-G shock troopers for the Ascendancy's modern armies, raining death upon the enemies of the Ashtar. Equipped with multi-purpose aerial flight suits that, as mentioned, can perform both in a planet's atmosphere and in the void of space, taking on a similar role of the Vanguard, and on occasions, are sent first into the fray.

Vanguard(New Model)

Vehicles

Scout Bike


Utility Vehicle


Modular APC




Artillery


Main Battle Tank


Siege Platform

Jalaryian Marine Corps

Marine Light Combat Armor


Crusader-series Marine Powered Armor

Sacred Order of the Lost Ayrie Knights

Established shortly before the outbreak of the Great War, the Sacred Order of the Lost Ayrie Knights, or the Ayrie Knights as they're commonly referred too, were among the more militant of the Ashtari Sects, tracing their origin to Sirona, a rural colony world on the very fringes of what is now Federation Space.

For a brief period, the rather feeble Sironan Government was quickly overthrown in a violent Ashtari uprising spearhead by the precursors of the Order and had declared Sirona their Dominion. Their rather short-lived rule over the colony was bloody, the populace continually resisting the Ashtari Usurpers, only to be met with crackdowns, however it would not be long before the Sironan people's plight had reached the ears of the Federation of Nations. Not too long a Federal Strike Force made planefall, and within a few months, the Federation had successfully liberated the planet from the Ashtari.

Battered and defeated, the Sironan Sects fled far from Federation Space, still eager to answer the call of Holy War upon the Galaxy, traveling system to system, aiding their brothers and sisters in the destruction of the Infidels.

Once all the faithful received the summons from the Messiah, the Knights were among the tens of thousands of sects to answer the call. And due to their distinguished service in the Crusades to secure Jalaryias' place in the Outer Rim, they were made the Elite of the Elite. The Sacred Order of the Lost Ayrie Knights was officially established and was made the Military Arm of the Church.
Armor Variants
Although a great number of the Order's ranks are granted the honor of personalized suits of armor, many more are yet to be granted such privileges and are equipped with more standardized set of armor.

Squire Light Combat Armor


Yeoman Powered Armor


Lancer Powered Armor


Judicator Powered Armor


Notable Knight Chapters
Sisterhood of the Dawnbringer Herself


Oathsworn of Izani



Scions of Mishri


Redeemers of St Sierata

Fleet/Navy

The Ascendant Navy is an interesting beast. In the Ascendancy's early years, and in part of its past, the early navy had to rely upon retrofitted civilian ships and restored Solar War era Warships.

Detente/Crusade-Era Ships

Capital Ships
Initiate-class Corvette


Crusader-class Gunboat

Like many others before, the Crusader Gunboats are civilian transports converted into light warships. The Crusader fulfilling the role of an anti-fighter ship, a small array of AA guns bolted down onto its hull, and acting as a medium troop transport, ferrying the faithful in the hundreds to one target to another.

Acolyte-class Frigate


Zealot-class Destroyer


Archer-class Torpedo Frigate

Another product of Lokoid engineering. The Archer frigate's purpose is to act as a light artillery platform, lobbing waves of torpedoes at enemy warships from at a fair distance.

Martyr-class Cruiser


Prophet-class Battlecruiser


Strike/Support Craft
Watchmen Gunship

Designed by the Lokoids and later purchased by the Ascendancy in bulk, the Watchmen fulfilled a small role in the young Ascendancy as a fast response patrol ship, policing the at the time, untamed region that would come under the Ascendancy's rule. It would be a role the Watchmen excelled at greatly compared to an already aged fleet of retrofitted freighters. Armed with two PDF cannons and two torpedo tubes, a lone watchmen was more then enough for your bog-standard pirate vessel. After decades of long service, the Watchmen still persists, patrolling the borders. In wartime, particularly under the command of the "rogue" Agdemnar Crusaders, the Watchmen fulfills the role of a Heavy Fighter-Bomber.

Space Superiority Fighter


Interceptor


Bomber


Ferrymen Dropship

Once a common sight among many independent human colonies far from Federation Space. The Ferryman was the go-to colonial utility craft, from troop deployment, to logistic transports, even retrofitted as light gunships, its modular nature proved a boon for poorer colonies. Despite its old age, the ferrymen served many worlds well for centuries to come, even into the Great War. The ferryman also proved as a very useful asset for many Ashtari Sects once they declared their Holy War, allowing cells far greater reach as they waged their many insurrections.

Now in the preset time, the ferryman's time has come, many still in reserve and in use, but is slowly being phased out by the more much advanced and sophisticated Virtuous Combat Dropship.

Modern-Era Ships

Capital Ships
Umbra-class Stealth Corvette


Righteous-class Corvette


Devotion-class Frigate


Penance-class Missile Frigate


Retribution-class Destroyer


Order-class Cruiser


Justice-class Battle Carrier


Smite-class Artillery Cruiser


Reverence-class Battlecruiser


Valiance-class Battleship


Divinity-class Dreadnought


Strike/Support Craft
Space Superiority Fighter

Developed by the Yanis Aerospace Corporation as part of a new wave of modern strike craft. The

Heavy Bomber


Interceptor


Diplomatic Shuttle


Salvation Combat Dropship

Among the new wave of modern auxiliary craft and to replace the aging Ferrymen dropship. The Salvation was designed to fulfill a modular role just as its predecessor before, using its state of the art magnetic clamps to transport heavy cargo or armored vehicles with ease. The standard National-grade model of the Salvation is equipped with one heavy repeating laser turret, two sets missile launchers, one dedicated for armored targets and the other for lightly armored targets or infantry and lastly a small manned laser turret place in the troop bay in the back of the vehicle. Salvation Dropships sold outside Ascendancy Space are significantly of lower quality, but remain reliable and sturdy.

Multi-Purpose Heavy Transport

Ayrie Knight Ships

Errant-class Frigate


Gallant-class Cruiser


Valiant-class Battlecruiser

Inquisition Ships

The Truth Seeker

Serving as Mobile Headquarters of the Inquisition, the Truth Seeker is an experimental warship built for prolonged missions around Ascendancy Space, capable of moving and sustaining its crew for over a decade without the urgent need for resupply or drydock. Armed with a small array of Point defense guns, anti-ship batteries and missiles, the Truth Seeker is more then a match for any pirate vessel, in addition to her defense systems, she carries over seventy strike craft and two dozen support craft.

Sentinel-class Assault Shuttle

The primary mode of transportation for Inquisitors throughout Ascendancy Space. The Sentinel serves as a harrowing reminder of the Inquisition's far reach throughout the Ascendancy, serving as simple shuttles to ferry Inquisitors to their targets, to deadly pursuit craft if their target proves more elusive and flees offworld. The sentinel is armed with four forward facing plasma reaper cannons, one missile launcher and one defensive tail gun to ward off any potential attackers from the rear.

Strike Frames

Sentinel-class Superiority Frame

Standard Model


Assault Model

Hyperdread

Ascension-class Hyperdreadnought

By far the most technologically sophisticated warship ever constructed by the Ascendancy. The Ascension is the pride and mighty Fist of Jalarysias and serves as the symbol of the Ascendancy's slow, but creeping technological evolution, and one of their many steps towards becoming a major power in the Galaxy. Similar to its Federation and Commonwealth counterparts, the Ascension serves as a Fleet Command vessel, however has more "teeth" so to speak. The Ascension's armaments consists of hundreds of point defense guns, anti-ship batteries, Missile and Torpedo launchers and lastly its primary weapon, the Particle Burst Cannon. Echoing the design of the Federation Solaris, the Burst Cannon runs the length of the Ascension. In addition to its armaments, the Ascension carries a small fleets-worth of auxiliary craft in any scenario that the Ascension engages the enemy alone.

Characters

Ascendant Council

Lassnia Drass


Loc Haran


Oriana Regis


Alexander Grail


Yiyth-Mak of Urthal


Kinur Thalin

Military

Misc

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Deep Space
4th Diplomatic Flotilla
Battle Carrier Serene Truth
Sitting in the center of a lavishly designed room, Apostle Haran was enjoying the traditional drink of his people. Yhaberry tea, along with a rather unusual addition in the form of Earthen biscuits, Haran himself finds them oddly delightful. A quiet moments of peace before the unpleasantness that is soon to follow, dreading the inevitable meeting with the Lokoid. However, the one thing that brings him a small glint of joy in the back of his mind is the incriminating evidence he carries on his person, letting out a small gleeful chuckle as he took another sip of his tea. "Simply Exquisite." He commented.

"Another, my lord?" One his many servants inquired as she took notice of the empty cup. "Of course my good miss." Haran responded, followed by an immediate refill. "And be a dear and activate the holo-channels for me." The maid nodded. "Of course, my lord." She said, complying with his request and, pulling out a small device, within moments a holographic screen materialized before Apostle Haran, keeping tabs on the latest events in the ongoing galactic crisis, and a not moment too soon did the headlines provided with something eye-catching. "Arsian Prince dead." spelled out in bolded letters as they passed under the news anchors. Certainly surprising enough for the Apostle to set his tea aside and paid very close attention. Rotating images played out chiefly featuring the mourning masses within Asrian Space, portraits of the late Prince Nautilian being held up high by many citizens as they marched through the streets. "How Unfortunate.." Haran said, "tisking" several times as he took another sip of tea, although he did not know the man personally, he knew of him though past dealings with the Asrians. While this was indeed a tragedy, and Haran held some sympathy and respect for the Asrian People, they were afterall, one the few allies the Jalaryians could depend upon. However, this tragedy could easily turn into an opportunity.

The Asrian's presence in the Holy Land was minimal at best, however, the attack conducted by the Harmonious Conflux could prove as the perfect catalyst in pushing the Asrian Ascendancy into properly joining the conflict, and join in the Crusade to claim the Holy Land, the dark shadows of their past resurfacing to enact vengeance. "Now it is only a matter of time." Haran said to himself, sipping once more from his teacup. He heard several beeps coming from his left "ear" as the voice of the ship's captain spoke up. "My lord, we're on approach to Rolvian Space, we'll cross over the border within a quarter of an hour."

"Good, very good." Haran replied. " Keep me posted."

"Understood, sir." The captain said as he cut comms.

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@6slyboy6 Sure, you ca make a sheet. Let's see what you have in mind.

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@Star Lord Gave your sheet a read and so far, pretty cool so far. Although may I suggest making your faction a bit bigger? It can still be small compared to other powers, but I just feel a nation consisting of a single star system wouldn't get too far, especially with hungry giants and all that. But as said, doesn't mean the Union has to be gargantuan, just make it up out of say, a few dozen systems systems? Or a bit more if you wish :P

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@KaiserElectric Good stuff so far! Looking forward to see the rest of the sheet :)

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Agdemnar
Crusader Central Command Base, Heretic's Folly

"Got you this time old man." Lacen Bradley said to his father with confidence, moving a small plastic game piece across a gaming board. "I win this and you owe me a beer." Isaac however, had far more experience with the game, along with beating his son in almost every round since he was young, and today wouldn't be any different. "Boy, you win this, beer's on me for life, and I'll even give you half my field rations."

Lacen's expression quickly turned sour at the thought. "Eck, no thank you Pop." He quickly replied. "Tastes like rotten Garrim shit." Isaac's ears perked up from his own son's foul mouth. "Watch that mouth of yours boy." he mildly scolded him. "Your poor mother would faint hearing you talk like that."

"Yeah yeah, sorry pop.." Lacen said, almost dismissively as he begun moving another piece. "But by the Gods, I'm a grown man, and we're in a middle of a war. A little swearing here and there is warranted."

"That may be." Isaac replied as he moved another piece, victory for him was once more nearing. "But you're still that little boy we know and love." He said with a wide, caring smile. "Gotta set ya straight on the right path."

"Yeah yeah..." Lacen replied, his cheeks clearly blushing from the mild embarrassment, he looked up, seeing the small moment of worry in his father's eyes, the dreadful, lingering thought that one or both of them will never return home. "We're gonna get through this." Lacen reassured his father, blindly moving another piece, not realizing he was close to defeat. "I promised Ma we'd both come home from this, that we'd come home Heroes." His father smiled once more, nodding to his son. "We can't leave ya mother all alone like that, it'll just break her heart even more." Lacen nodded back, looking at the board, his eyes widening from the stupid mistake he just made. "Aw shit.." he cursed one more.

"Language." Isaac said as he placed the winning piece. "And that's a checkmate my dear boy."

"Your days are numbered old man." Lacen jokingly said to his father as both men laughed it off. "Good game." He smiled, however their small time of bonding would soon end as duty calls, a trooper clad in the new Crusader combat armor approaching the two from behind. "Lacen." The trooper called out his name. "Lord Idris wants you in the briefing room, something important."

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Lacen, along with the rest of his squad stand around the Briefing room, taking whatever seats they saw fit as the Supreme Commander of the Agdemnar Crusade walked into the room. He was a tall, imposing figure, clad in antiquated armor fashioned after the ancient knights of Earth. Idris Gallant or as he's known by his troops and chapter brothers alike, the Ashen Wolf, Grand Master of the Banner Brothers to the Lord of Fury. The squad almost immediately stood at attention as he entered. "Reporting for duty, sir!" They declared in unison. "At ease." He ordered with a gravelly tone to his voice. They relaxed and took their seats once more.

"I've summoned you here for your particular skills in reconnaissance and pathfinding." Idris said with praise.

"You honor us, my lord." The team Sargent, Alice Cortez spoke. Idris nodded and then continued. "I need those skills for a rather dangerous assignment."

"Just point us the way and we'll find the target milord." Another spoke up, an Rolvian called Raxal Tham. He nodded in agreement, in that moment a holo-projection manifested in the center of the room in the form of the region surrounding Point Jakurna. "For the last few months, we've been monitoring New Roman positions in the mountain range surrounding the Sacred Artifact." On Que, blurry, distant images of the New Roman stronghold materialized. "This is all we could manage to obtain in all these months, and every attempt to get in closer was met with lost drones, the Romans would shoot down any that would be within kill-range of their sentry guns."

"And this is where we come in." Lacen interjected. Idris nodded. "Correct, we plan to launch an assault on the Romans, and I need your team to scout out the enemy base, do what the drones couldn't."

"We're on it, sir." Alice spoke up.

"Good, you leave within half an hour."

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Jalaryias
Ascendant Palace
The Oracle's Office
"The nerve of it of all.." Oracle Lassnia Drass spoke bitterly as she read the inquiry from the Lokoid Council and one could easily tell she was none too pleased with what was written down. Standing before her was another member of the Ascendant Council, Apostle Loc Haran, a fellow Dathir like herself. Apostle Haran had just arrived the moment Oracle Drass completed the inquiry, taking note of her angered expression. "Troubles your Grace?" He spoke with great elegance and a certain level of posh to his tone, fitting for one of Noble blood. Lassnia Drass drew her eyes to meet the Apostle's, her mood changing as she gave him a a subtle grin. "It's the damned Lokoid, Haran." She replied to him. "A small detachment of Gallant's crusaders had staged an unsuccessfully attack on an Lokoid staging point." Lassnia paused as she took a brief breather. "They say what they attacked was one several of their "Exploratory Zones", but they think us fools, not knowing any better." She pulled a small holo-projection device from her desk, activating it to reveal looping images of the Lokoid "Exploratory Zones" and their dirty secrets that they hold within.

"Reconnaissance prior to the attack has reveled to us that the Lokoid have established several staging points for military build-up, and have already transported a significant amount of military hardware, as shown in the footage they've provided." Loc smirked at this discovery. "We've caught them in their lie." He said."

"That we have." She said in great satisfaction. "Which is why I have summoned you here my friend." She paused once more as she leaned forward from her seat ad onto her desk. "I want you bring this to the Lokoid for our little "summit" in Rolvian Space, I've already made the necessary arrangements and have alerted the Rolvian Government of your impending arrival, you leave within the day." She gave the device a small push as it slide over, nearing the edge of the desk as Haran grabbed the device. He looked upon it, his smirk remaining as he turned his gaze back to the Oracle. "I will not fail you, your Grace." He said as he made his leave and carried out his assignment without delay, exiting the sliding doors. Leaving the Oracle to bask in her possible triumph over the Lokoid. However, the Oracle's part of the plan was still in motion, her reply to the Lokoid was yet to be sent.

Jalaryian Response

@Liotrent
To the Ruling Council of the Lokoid Hierarchy.

Both this unprovoked attack upon your people and the loss of life of the faithful is a tragedy and will receive my dearest of sympathies. However, I must remind the Lokoid Council that these militants do not act under the sanctioned authority of the Ascendant Council nor do they answer to any pleas to cease their senseless crusade from the Church itself. Any damage done by these radicals will be properly compensated in due time.

In regards to your request. I have made the proper arrangements needed and have alerted the Rolvian Government of our summit to act as a neutral third party during our talks. My Representatives will bring all the necessary information and papers.

-Oracle, Lassnia Drass of the Ascendant Council of Apostles.

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Agdemnar System
Deep Space
An two hours after the battle.
In close proximity of the FRCHS Hermione
The battle between the Crusader fleet and the 8th fleet was a fierce one, however, Garza had severely underestimated his foe, and in the process had lost a handful of ships, many of the surviving crew fleeing to other vessels for safety. The sheer number of wounded and dying proved too much for all sick bays within the fleet combined, resorting to a true blessing of the Gods. The Federation had managed to park a hospital ship deep in the system, acting as a sort of neutral safe harbor for the wounded of all participants of the Agdemnar conflict.

Garza was looking out the window in his personal quarters, observing the void, his battle-harden and scarred ships surrounding the federation vessel, transports ferrying the wounded, at least those that couldn't be serviced within the sick bays of their own ships. Truly this was a disastrous operation to begin with. He let out a deep, somber sigh at the sight beholden to him, tears even running down his cheeks. He was knocked out of his trace as he heard several pings from the door. "Come in." He spoke, turning to face whomever was entering. It was his XO, Selena Hanu. "I'm sorry, sir, if I came at a wrong time.." She apologized, taken notice of the tears running down. Garza wiped his face clean of any streaks of tears. "No, no, it's fine." He said. "What do you need, Captain?"

Captain Hanu cleared her throat as she stepped forward. "We've received a message from an approaching vessel. It's Kadathi in origin." Garza an eyebrow, intrigue what he just heard. "The Kadathi? Here? They've haven't made a move since this whole war started."

"Exactly my thoughts, sir." Hanu replied. "They've come to request a parley."

A spark of hope lit within the Admiral, another ally in this conflict would do wonders for the crusade, he couldn't, no, can't turn this offer away. "Let's hear them out." Garza eagerly said. "Did they provide coordinates?"

"That they have, sir." Hanu replied. "We are to meet them in orbit of Agdemnar VII."

"Good, alert the Captain of the Hermione, tell 'em we'll be off on patrol." Garza ordered. "Have the fleet remain here, we're going in this alone."

"As you wish, Admiral."

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Expect my IC post either sometime today or tomorrow.