Darth Wraak
Blackguard Imperium
Posts: 197 
Affiliation: Blackguard Imperium/Clan Starkiller
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Post by Darth Wraak on Aug 8, 2021 8:22:35 GMT -8
Dark Diamond Palace - Subterranean Laboratory.
Whatever had transpired in the moments after Venom lost consciousness, he was unaware of it. However, as he started to come to, he heard Viox speak of Operation: FRACTURE. This was the first time he had heard any sort of mention of the name. And now he was intrigued. Viox was a schemer. And capable of playing the long game when it came to achieving what he wanted. Venom knew this much about him. And he knew that the Zabrak could be very deceptive and was a master at misdirecting. While one thing was happening over here, Viox would carry out his plans elsewhere without any focus on what he was doing. And while Viox had kept his word, allowing Clan Starkiller to begin rebuilding and earning a name for itself, it was merely a move to placate both him and his brother. Venom knew that if Clan Starkiller was to gain any sort of prominence again, they would have to be out from beneath the shadows of Clan Savage. All that was required the appropriate opportunity. And perhaps this Operation: FRACTURE would be the key to Clan Starkiller gaining its independence? Rather that make it known that he was awake, he decided to remain where he was for a few moment longer, listening. Perhaps he could gain more insight as to what the Sith'ari had planned, and if he could potentially exploit it for his own gains...
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Natalia Zavesti
Blackguard Imperium
Posts: 35
Affiliation: The Blackguard Imperium
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Post by Natalia Zavesti on Aug 8, 2021 8:41:21 GMT -8
I merely watched the Zabrak for a few moments. He certainly seemed to be back, better than ever. Which was reassuring. More so when he mentioned belaying Operation: FRACTURE. As much as I supported Viox's goals and ambitions for the Blackguard, some of his schemes and plans seemed to be detrimental to the continued growth of the Imperium. However, I reminded myself, Viox had been planning this for possibly decades before it even happened. Whatever he had planned, I had to trust, even though I couldn't easily see the benefits of such actions. "We can belay the Operation, my lord. Though that might be counterproductive to your plans...perhaps if we continued on with the order, while you carried out your tests, everything would play out as you have intended it to?" I offered my suggestion, knowing full well that he could reject it, however, he had just revived himself and was eager to get back to ruling the Imperium after months of relative inactivity and few public appearances. He wanted to show those beneath him that he was still here. And I understood that. But putting everything on hold while cleaned house might not be the most productive path forward. |
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Viox Savage
Blackguard Imperium
"You want the same as me. My redemption, eternal ascension. Setting me free."
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Affiliation: Sith Order
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Post by Viox Savage on Aug 8, 2021 9:09:46 GMT -8
Dark Diamond Palace - Subterranean Laboratory.
Offering wise council, not to cease any operations, but to proceed with them while carrying out his testing. There was a reason Natalia had been chosen as his Empress and she was proving just how valuable she could be. While she may not understand his designs fully, her thought process was able to compliment them nicely. And, he cautioned himself, she had a point. He was rushing. Eager to jump back into the fray and make those who had wronged him, pay for their transgressions, he didn't always connect the dots. Which was why he had the people he did, in positions of leadership. And now that he was back up tp full strength, throwing caution to the wind could potentially come back to bite him in the ass and ruin his decades of planning. And he couldn't allow that.
"Indeed, a wise suggestion. Let us proceed as originally intended. None save for those in the room know I am back up to full strength. Let's keep it that way for the time being...collect Starkiller and let us depart. There is much to be done..."
Motioning to the prone form of Venom Starkiller, Viox strode past both him and Natalia and stepped onto the lift. Riding it up to the observation room, he spoke to his A.I.
"Rampant. Execute Order 212. It's time to move to the next phase of my plans."
Responding, the disembodied voice of the A.I could be heard as Natalia and Venom arrived in the observation room with him.
Understood, my liege. All Imperium Navy and Army personnel will be ordered to execute Order 212 by your authority.
With a grin, the Zabrak nodded. Order 212 was put into place shortly after he had done his Force-Walking ritual at the remains of his family's estate. Order 212 stated that all personnel serving the Blackguard Imperium were to commence with retrieval of all assets on specified worlds and withdraw into Operation: FRACTURE's sphere of influence. It also stated that any and all of those that refused to comply with Order 212 and subsequently Operation: FRACTURE, were convicted of treason and were to be executed on sight, with extreme prejudice. While all of the Navy and Army personnel had been informed of Order 212, only select individuals had been informed of Operation: FRACTURE. Intending to spark several civil conflicts to pave the way for a reformed Imperium. Unfortunately Malvus' departure and Vallius' disobedience had delayed the execution of these orders and the Sith'ari's failing health had also prevented everything from being carried out in full force. Now, however, it was time to begin the reformations. And, unbeknownst to anyone save for Natalia and Znalost, at the end of these reformations, Viox Savage would be no more. While transferring his essence to a cloned body was a solution to his deteriorating physical and mental health, it was only temporary. Cloned bodies of powerful Force Users tended to be imperfect, in the sense that they could not contain the power of the individual for very long. This gave Viox a year or two at most, less if he exerted his powers for any extended period. So, in order to perfect his ability to transfer his essence to the same level as Vitiate, he needed to disappear once the Blackguard was reformed into a position to be relatively self-sufficient. Originally designed to not be able to function without Viox at the helm, several contingency plans were put into place to ensure it could function as a much smaller nation covering a relatively contained location of space. As of right now, it was too spread out and would collapse within a year of Viox's absence. After Operation: FRACTURE, Znalost would be able to run the Blackguard efficiently from Mustafar without worrying about it fracturing. Originally this would have been Malvus' role. but his deception forced Viox to modify his plans. And in the end, it worked out better as Znalost was loyal to Viox personally, rather than an ideal. Whether or not he shared Viox's vision was irrelevant. His loyalty would ensure that the Imperium would remain more or less as it was, given Znalost had no intentions of failure, for he knew the price of displeasing the Sith'ari...
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Darth Wraak
Blackguard Imperium
Posts: 197
Affiliation: Blackguard Imperium/Clan Starkiller
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Post by Darth Wraak on Aug 10, 2021 10:29:11 GMT -8
Dark Diamond Palace - Subterranean Laboratory.
He had heard enough to know that there were big changes on the horizon. Enough to be able to seize an opportunity. But that would come later, after consulting his brother. For now, he would continue as he was, supporting the Blackguard Imperium. Shaking his head and rising to his feet, dusting himself off, Venom looked around at the chaos that the essence transfer had caused. The room itself was in shambles. And barely considered structurally sound. Following the Empress to the lift, he stepped off in the Observation Room just as Viox issued Order 212. Venom had been aware of that order. It was Viox's contingency plan to reshape the Imperium to make it more self-sufficient and allow it to be ruled by someone other than just Viox. He was still unaware of Operation: FRACTURE, however. He would do some digging at a later time. For now it was time to leave. Falling into step with the Empress and Viox, the Zabrak followed them out of the room, back the way they had come, eventually reaching the turbo lift that would take them back up to the Golden Room.
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Viox Savage
Blackguard Imperium
"You want the same as me. My redemption, eternal ascension. Setting me free."
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Affiliation: Sith Order
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Post by Viox Savage on Aug 14, 2021 9:20:44 GMT -8
Dark Diamond Palace - Golden Room.
Exiting the lift as it arrived back in the Golden Room, the Sith'ari strode past the troopers and Sith Knights that had secured the room. Continuing to walk towards the lifts that would take him back down to the hangar bays so they could depart, he issued orders.
"Wraak, feel free to continue your fight against the separatist forces on the planet. If you can cleanse the planet of Vallius' forces, you are welcome to take it in the name of your Clan. Iridonia no longer interests me, nor does it fall into the sphere of influence I desire. Consider it a gift for your Clan's loyalty."
Turning to Natalia as they continued to walk, he continued speaking.
"Return to Mustafar and ensure Order 212 is being carried out. Meet with the local Overseers that still retain power over their worlds and coordinate the re-allocation of our forces and our resources. I will take the Ascension and head to Kamino to deal with Varick Thedas personally."
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