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Post by Thrakk Valinor on Aug 3, 2016 21:35:19 GMT -8
* Thrakks left hand relaxes, he lifts his right hand up to his faces and rubs his temples lightly and then looks back up at Zuka. He could not only sense but see worry in his friend. Zuka cared more for others then Thrakk ever could. That's what made him a good leader, the reason why so many follow him into battle. Once of the reasons why Thrakk knew he needed him. After taking in a few soothing breaths, Thrakk could feel the burning pain of the curse mark on his neck subside and his body relaxes as the power within him calms. *
" Its...."
* Thrakk wishes he could tell Zuka that it was nothing, just a flare up of stress and that it was nothing to worry about. But lying would get him nowhere. Thrakk pulls down the left side of his coat and black undershirt revealing an exotic looking brand in the lower part of his neck. After a brief moment his pulls his shirt and coat back up. *
" Its the mark of eternal death, given to me by the sons of mortis in wildspace. When I was defeated by Devlin Dewe some years ago, he ripped my force essence apart. i managed to make it into wild space where i was found by a darkside cult that served the god of death. I gave myself to the power of death and in return was given my life back and an immensely new found power within the force. But in doing so, I became death, for I can only survive as long as I kill. "
* Thrakk runs his right hand through his hair and laughs lightly *
" At the time it seemed like a good idea, but I have it under control for now. If i was to ever loose myself to it.....i would tell you to kill me. I am fit for duty...though we will need to get few maintenance droids up here "
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Post by Zuka Zammanee Tarkin on Aug 3, 2016 22:03:15 GMT -8
Just what Zuka needed... a force vampire. Zuka had briefly studied about them at one time, but did not hold an interest in Sith Magic because of the lack of control the user was capable. Thrakk's attempt at humor did not help the situation...
Sith Magic, humph, only two men in history were truly capable of controlling Sith Magic... Naga Sadow and Marka Ragnos... you are neither. Hmmm, perhaps while on Taris you could indulge your darker self by ridding the lower city of its criminal elements and poor? While I deal with the senate...
Zuka and Thrakk were alone on the bridge long enough, the two said what needed to be said. Zuka holds down a inter comm and has the bridge crew return to their stations, while repair droids work with the damage.
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Post by Thrakk Valinor on Aug 3, 2016 22:31:53 GMT -8
* Thrakk walks up next to Zuka and pats him on the shoulder *
" We should do this more often "
* Thrakk goes to exit the bridge and head back to his quarters *
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Post by Zuka Zammanee Tarkin on Aug 4, 2016 7:15:10 GMT -8
Zuka rolled his eyes as Lord Valinor exited the bridge for his quarters. Zuka readied himself to transmit a holo transmission to the Supreme Commander. As this was done the bridge crew took their places and worked to prepare the fleet. The two squadrons of TIEs returned to their hangar bays and the last of Zuka's Eriaduan Commandos returned to the Tarkin near the Infernums Fury.
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Post by Thrakk Valinor on Aug 4, 2016 13:24:26 GMT -8
* Thrakk makes his way back to his quarters, as soon as the blast doors close behind him he drops to floor. Thrakk can barely keep himself off the ground as he holds himself up on all fours. His body begins to tremble as his Death Guard comes out from the shadows*
Death Guard member
" My Lord, is it over ? "
*Thrakk takes in a deep breath and stands, making his way over to the large throne like seat at the center of the room. Collapsing into his seat Thrakk rest his head in his hand. *
" No the nightmare is just beginning....we need to push ahead of schedule. Prepare the Infernum Militis "
* As Thrakks Death guard bow then retreat back into the shadows, the meditation sphere encloses around him as Thrakk begins to enter a state of rehabilitation. he sends a message to Zuka before going under*
Message transmission to Zuka
:: Inform me when we reach Taris ::
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Post by Zuka Zammanee Tarkin on Aug 5, 2016 8:56:25 GMT -8
Although Thrakk hid his internal struggle well, Zuka's senses were too attuned to be deceived. Zuka eyed Lord Valinor as he departed the bridge, thinking to himself, he thought of all the unnecessary trouble his family endeared from their own use of Sith Magic. He studied the darker depths of the force when he was younger, but only so that he could have a well rounded understanding of the force... and to prolong his own life.
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Post by Zuka Zammanee Tarkin on Aug 5, 2016 16:59:42 GMT -8
A encrypted transmission originally sent to the Equinox, currently orbiting Eriadu, is redirected to the Infernums Fury. The senior communications officer makes his way to Zuka, who just completed his transmission to the Supreme Commander. The officer alerts Zuka to the high priority transmission and makes a private communications terminal available to the admiral.
Senator Poole, I was beginning to doubt your commitment. What news do you have of your senate?
=Senator Poole= Lord Tarkin, I apologize for missing our scheduled transmission. My opponents in the senate are proving to be more difficult than usual to deal with... Zuka interrupts... If my trust in you has been misplaced, then by all means tell me now and I will pursue another avenue...
The senator, fearful that Zuka would expose him or worse, find another willing to aid him objected. Your trust in me was not misplaced! I have successfully convinced the senate to seek a formal trade deal with the First Order... unfortunately though... I was blocked by my opponents from leading the negotiations. Senator Dunn was just selected to head up the deal. The senator is a imbecile, my lord, he represents a district in the Lower City and is quite the war beast. I will transmit my private dossier on him and his allies in the senate. I have spent the last day trying my best to get appointed to the negotiation team, but Prime Minister Swoon is not budging on the matter... I suspect corruption or intimidation.
Zuka nods in approval and then responds...
It is unfortunate to hear that you will not be heading the team... I will review the dossier in the meantime. As for you... stay the course, everything is as I have foreseen.
Senator Poole closes... Lord Tarkin, my family has remained loyal to your family since our days on Eriadu. It was a great travesty when your cousin Lord Raven was assassinated. Since that day my family vowed to do everything in our power to return Taris to the Tarkin Estate. It pleases me that House Tarkin lives on through you. I await your arrival, Poole out.
Zuka nods and closes the transmission. Senator Poole's family had long ties to the Tarkin family back on Eriadu. Wilhuff Tarkin had purposefully propped up lesser houses on Eriadu with the intention of creating absolute loyal allies. During the days of the Tarisian Empire, Zuka had several Eriaduan families relocated to various worlds within the empire for this exact reason... absolute loyalty. With the plans for Taris in motion all they needed to do now was wait to be contacted by the Tarisian Senate.
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Post by Thrakk Valinor on Aug 6, 2016 1:13:02 GMT -8
* Two dark red transport cruisers come out of hyper space near the Infernums Fury location. The ships transmit identification codes with Valinor's authorization at the end. After a few minutes the ships dock on either side of the Infernums Fury. Large cargo and personnel tubes extend out from them and attach to the Resurgent class star destroyer. Soon, hundreds of cargo crates, supply pallets and countless other packaged items where being brought into the Infernums Fury. Everything from food, medical supplies, weapons, ammo, and tools was being brought it. Anyone who could see what was going on would know exactly what was happening, The Infernums Fury was being re-outfitted and resupplied. With the Infernums Fury being a ship of war, it only meant that another mission had been given to them....and that the men and women aboard the Infernums Fury would again called upon to do their duty.
After a few hours the supply trains come to an end, the droids and transport cruiser workers exit the Infernums Fury with whatever equipment they brought with them. It was truly an amazing feat to watch, that a ship as massive as the Infernums Fury could be put back into being fully operational in only a few hours. As the crew and other naval personnel begin to go about their business, the alert tones go off inside the hanger notifying all those in the area that another shipment was being sent over. After a few minutes the blast doors of the main cargo tube open.....
There they where, with heavy foot steps the members of the Infernum Militis enter their new home, the Infernums Fury. All those around stare wide eyed and in complete disbelief as they gaze upon these warriors of myth. Standing 7 to 8 feet tall, covered from head to toe in dark red dura-phrik plate armor; each carrying a BlasTech T-47 Heavy Bolter. Soon all 1000 of these elite shocktroops where on board.
The two transport cruisers disembark and return back to Muunilist, meanwhile Commander Noctis gets his men situated and into their quarters. he then heads down to meet with his Master, Lord Valinor*
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Post by Zuka Zammanee Tarkin on Aug 6, 2016 8:26:49 GMT -8
While the transport vessels were docked and the crews of the ships began the methodical task of storing the supplies in their designated bays, Zuka reviewed the cargo manifests of both transports. He took particular note of the military personnel onboard and felt the need to meet their commander. After a quick inquiry from one of the bridge officers Zuka determined Lord Valinor would be the best means of meeting his personnel. Zuka leaves the bridge and begins the lengthy trek to Lord Valinor's quarters, after several rides on various lifts, Zuka arrives at Lord Valinor's quarters just as Commander Noctis arrives, but from another direction. Zuka and the commander both stand to face one another directly in front of the large blast doors to Lord Valinor's chambers. Admiral Tarkin stands and looks to Commander Noctis waiting to see if the commander will honor his rank and salute at attention. As a devout imperial and follower of chains of command Zuka was absolutely judging the quality of Lord Valinor's men.
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Post by Thrakk Valinor on Aug 6, 2016 19:03:16 GMT -8
* Commander Noctis looks down at the man before him, looking him over he can see that on his uniform was the Admiral insignia and rank. Though being a specialized unit that only followed the direction of Thrakk Valinor or the Supreme Commander himself, Commander Noctis having been apart of the military his entire life nods to the Admiral and places his right fist over his chest *
" Admiral "
* Commander Noctis nods to him then turns to face the set of blast doors that served as the entrance to his Master's quarters. After a few moments a hissing noise could be heard as the blast doors open.
Thrakk had received notice that Zuka and Commander Noctis where outside waiting on him, exiting his meditation sphere he stands at the center of his chambers to great them. As the blast doors open, Commander Noctis walks inside and gets on one knee just a few front before Valinor. *
" My lord, the Infernum Militis has been assembled and awaits your command "
* Thrakk motions for Noctis to rise and then looks over to Zuka *
" Very good commander....Admiral Tarkin welcome "
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Post by Zuka Zammanee Tarkin on Aug 8, 2016 5:29:35 GMT -8
Zuka nodded in approval to the commander. It was good that even he respected Admiral Tarkin... after all it is highly likely that Noctis' life will be in the hands of the admiral and his own commanders one day. As the doors opened Zuka remained behind Commander Noctis, out of respect Zuka placed his right fist upon his heart and bowed slightly.
Thank you Lord Valinor. I came here after reviewing the cargo manifests of the transports that you had sent for and noticed Commander Noctis and his units onboard. Seeing as we will all be working together I felt it necessary to meet the commander personally... we can also discuss the Taris operation. I have updated information...
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Post by Thrakk Valinor on Aug 8, 2016 16:56:22 GMT -8
* Thrakk returns the gesture as two seats come up from the floor. Thrakk motions for the two men to take a seat, as he sits down in his command chair. Thrakk leans back slightly and put his elbows on his chairs armrests then crosses his fingers together *
" I apologize for not notifying you of the Infernum Militis's arrival, but seeing as we shall be engaging our missions from the Infernums Fury..I thought it best that my men be here instead of on Muunilist."
* Thrakk uses his left hand to key up the holo vid display, as he does a large hologram of Taris appears before them *
" We are here at your disposal for operations on Taris, what is the current situation "
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Post by Zuka Zammanee Tarkin on Aug 8, 2016 18:53:55 GMT -8
Zuka accepted the offer and took his seat before Lord Valinor. Using his own data pad Zuka synced the pad with the current holo display. The first image that showed up was of Senator Poole.
I'll begin with divulging my agent on Taris. Senator Poole is a trusted informant I relocated years ago during my cousin's reign as emperor of the Tarisian Empire. My plan is delicate, but if accomplished, the Supreme Commander will be most pleased. Senator Poole has arranged for the Tarisian Senate to seek out a trade deal with the First Order. I will head up the negotiations, unfortunately, my agents enemies have blocked his nomination to head the negotiations and instead Senator Dunn will be representing the Tarisian government. My other agent will deal with Senator Dunn... however, we must look long term after the trade deal is settled. Senator Poole has indicated, in detail, that there are several senators from both the Upper and Lower City that would oppose Taris joining the First Order... Lord Valinor I request that you eliminate these senators. The next targets will be the Lower City's powerful and formidable gangs. The holo image switches to display the locations of the top gangs of Taris. The most powerful, the Hidden Beks, was not displayed as Zuka's unknown agent would deal with them.When we take Taris they will no doubt resist us and require our attention. They must be eliminated or surrender to you. I must stress... none of your operations can be traced to the First Order. The point of this operation is to make it look as though Taris willingly joined the First Order.
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Post by Thrakk Valinor on Aug 8, 2016 21:45:02 GMT -8
* Thrakk listens to Zuka intently and reads over the information displayed on the holo vid, the plan was good but not solid. There was a lot of moving parts involved in Zuka's plan and even more politics. But in all fairness it would be far more beneficial for the First Order to have Taris acquired by non-violent means. The Senators would be easy enough to deal with, for politicians make so many enemies....but the Gangs would prove to be a more difficult matter. If they united, they would pose a serious problem to keeping order on Taris, and Thrakk knows that it would take him to long to deal with them by himself. *
" If everything goes according to plan ......"
* The IF was the biggest factor in this discussion, Thrakk knew that he and Zuka had to make sure that there where fail safes put into place*
" I shall take care of your Senator problem.....once we have Taris secured, My Infernum Militis move in and eradicate the gangs. This show of force will prove to the people of Taris that we are committed to making their world a better place. but also remind them of who they are dealing with. Commader Noctis your thoughts ?"
* Commander Noctis stands and points out a few key military positions that would need to be addressed and then speaks on how to deal with gangs*
" My lord, hunting down the gangs individually would not only take time but a large amount of man power and resources. Dense urban fighting like this can account for a high risk of casualties and civilian deaths, and also gives the enemy time to plan and become a united force. I recommend that we draw them out and end the fight in one swing. Any that survive we offer a reward that no one could resist for their capture, people will not be willing to the pay price of committing crime. I suggest Captain Ignis and his Night Lords for the assignment. "
* Thrakk thinks for a moment then nods in approval *
" Commander, brief Captain Ignis on the developing situation. I want the Blood Angels and the Shadow Wolves briefed as well in the case that things do go according to plan. "
* Commander Noctis stands, salutes and then exits Thrakk's chambers. Thrakk turns his attention back to Zuka*
" Once these wheels begin to turn Zuka, there will be know stopping them. Make sure your plan and your agent come through....if something fails and we loose, I will ensure we take Taris by any means necessary. "
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Post by Zuka Zammanee Tarkin on Aug 9, 2016 14:52:14 GMT -8
Zuka rises suddenly and uses the force to seal the chamber before Commander Noctis is able to leave.
Wait! Look here... Zuka uses his data pad to display the most powerful criminal factions on Taris. You were on to something, Commander. We will buy the loyalty of the weaker gangs and use them to wipe out the larger ones. To the public, it will look as though a gang war has erupted in the Lower City. In the fog of war you and your men will have more freedom to do what is necessary and I will use the same opportunity to our own advantage politically... thoughts?
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Post by Thrakk Valinor on Aug 9, 2016 15:16:41 GMT -8
* Thrakk stands and paces around the hologram display. A gang war would throw the lower city into chaos, and with that chaos the gangs would most likely exterminate themselves. Any that survive would be so weakened from the conflict it would make for easy clean up. Also, to the people of Taris it doesn't look like the First order was forcing order, but merely ensuring it survival*
" Very good Admiral, we influence the gangs to fight themselves and then snuff out the survivors. It makes things easier and look better for us. Commander you have been dismissed carry on "
* Commander Noctis nods to Thrakk and then exits the chamber. Meanwhile Thrakk pulls up holograms of the Senators he is to assassinate and looks over their information as he walks around the holograms. *
" These senators....where will they be meeting ? "
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Post by Zuka Zammanee Tarkin on Aug 11, 2016 12:57:22 GMT -8
Zuka Pulls up the dossier on the five senators needing to be eliminated.
Senator Dunn will be with me... I have something special planned for his removal. His senate allies are Senator Dorn, Veer, Holcomb, and Wen. Senator Poole's intel suggests that Dorn and Veer are secret lovers... it is most likely that the two can be eliminated together. Senator Holcomb is the chairman of the Tarisian Military Affairs Committee. He was once a champion in the Tarisian Dueling Circuit, before using his fame and wealth to enter politics. He is said to be extremely skilled in ranged and melee combat... as well as being overly paranoid. It is not likely that you will catch him without some form of weapon. Out of all five Senator Holcomb is the most important as he is the chairman of the most powerful committee in the senate. In absolutely no way can his death be traced to the First Order... there is good news though... he represents a district in the Lower City and has both a residence and office there. If done correctly, his death can look like unfortunate collateral damage from the gang war. Zuka pulls up and focuses on the final senator. Now to Senator Wen... she heads the committee on Tarisian Intelligence. She is the most dangerous senator out of all of them. She is highly intelligent and extremely dedicated to her position. My agents, including Senator Poole, have struggled to keep her in the dark on this operation. She lives and holds an office in the Upper City, but she is never there. She will be found at Tarisian Military Command, she often oversees personally the incoming intelligence reports. It is highly likely that she is already suspicious of the upcoming trade deal. I honestly... have no idea how you can get her to leave the military facility, she certainly cannot be eliminated within the military base.Zuka stood up and began walking to the door. You understand what is at stake, you have the same intel reports... I trust you to find a way.As the large blast doors slide open Zuka is surprised as a officer was just about to call for him. The young stunned officer stood at attention and saluted, he then handed Zuka a data pad. Zuka returned the salute and dismissed the officer. Hmmm, Senator Poole says that the senate will be sending a formal request within the next few hours. He also says that Senator Wen is missing... he will keep us updated. Zuka closes out the data pad and looks to Lord Valinor. She is going to be a headache... most intelligent women are...
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Post by Thrakk Valinor on Aug 14, 2016 13:50:43 GMT -8
* Thrakk listens intently to Zuka, analyzing ever picture the Admiral shows him and memorizing the details. Thrakk already begins to make his own plans for dispatching the senators.
Thrakk nods to Zuka before the man leaves *
" I will depart soon, include Commander Noctis on anything that changes. Once i reach Taris I will be out of contact "
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Post by Zuka Zammanee Tarkin on Aug 14, 2016 16:40:38 GMT -8
I'm still familiar with Taris' security network and with Senator Poole's intel we can take the Fury right into orbit and get you and your men to the surface without the Tarisian military even knowing.
Zuka's personal comm comes to life... Admiral Tarkin, we are receiving a live transmission from a Senator Dunn of Taris.
Speaking into the comm Zuka acknowledges it and walks to the closest computer console. Once connected an aide to Senator Dunn opens...
Greetings, representatives of the First Order. I am Ivana Goode, senior aide to Senator Donald Dunn and newly appointed Special Envoy. Senator Dunn, on behalf of the Tarisian Senate seeks to establish a formal and binding trade alliance with the First Order. We graciously invite you to Taris in the name of peace.
Zuka replies... What a wonderful turn of events. My operations over Agamar have just concluded and I was just thinking about Taris... As Admiral and High Commander of the First Order... it would be my pleasure to visit with Senator Dunn in the coming day. I am positive that our two nations can come to a mutually beneficial deal. I accept the invitation. See you very soon.Zuka closes the channel immediately and walks back to Thrakk who could hear the entire thing. Ready your men...Taris awaits us. Zuka releases a maniacal laugh.
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Post by Thrakk Valinor on Aug 14, 2016 23:02:38 GMT -8
* Thrakk smirks upon hearing the message, It was like letting wolves into the sheep herd. Taris would be ripe for the taking and soon Thrakk and Zuka would have their own place of power. *
" They have no idea just how beneficial this will be "
* Thrakk activates his wrist comm and sends a message to Commander Noctis to get the Infernum Mililtis ready for action. He then Turns back to Zuka *
" After you Admiral Tarkin "
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