Shel Hu
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Post by Shel Hu on May 7, 2019 13:18:14 GMT -8
Dead? Impossible. But as she read the documents on a braille wrist translator she could not deny it. But the time difference. They had only been gone twelve years, the ship board computers confirmed as much, yet these documents were dated to be almost as much. Shel impressed her will through Battle Meditation to keep the bridge crew in line. She knew this news would be devastating for much of her task force. So many lost for nothing, but she would not let this tear apart her people. After a few minutes to collect herself she sent a reply back to the Admiral.
=Shel= I wish to meet with you or your 'First Order' leadership face to face to discuss the future for myself and my people. They will need time to adjust to this new galaxy. Please.
Her tone had shifted, from an arrogant Admiral, to almost that of a lost child. For that was what she was. A child who had been raised in the halls of Pathbreaker for one purpose for one man. And now that purpose was gone and she was lost.
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Post by Nicademus Delvardus IV on May 7, 2019 13:34:59 GMT -8
Arcavius took note of the change of tone. It was clear that the realization and the truth of reality had fallen upon her. Still, amazing how this fleet managed to survive and travel through the Unknown Regions and still retain their sanity. The Fleet Admiral takes note of another message coming through. The message came directly from the Emperor, which the Imperial listened to before speaking with Admiral Hu.
=Fleet Admiral Arcavius= I am allowing authorization on some options you have in terms of speaking with leadership. I am currently on duty and have little time to spare for an in depth meeting. However, our Emperor is presently on the capital world of Muunilinst. You may either speak with him through transmission or travel, with an escort, to the capital where you may speak with him in person.
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Shel Hu
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Post by Shel Hu on May 7, 2019 13:58:44 GMT -8
=Shel= I will travel to Muunilinst in one of our shuttles. I will bring a some guards, as well as officers. My fleet will remain here until an agreement can be reached. If you need to contact the fleet, General Scortino will be in command aboard Pioneer. Thank you, Admiral... I mean it.
After the transmission was killed, Shel saw to it that preparations were made for her departure. She spoke to the whole fleet, telling them that the galaxy had changed a great deal since last they had been here. That the Emperor had died, but his vision lived on in the First Order (weather or not this was true, it was what Shel would tell her forces to keep moral up). She then sent for Navigation Officer Brant and his aides, as well as ten of her Shadow Troopers. The party then boarded a Lambda and departed Pathbreaker, making the jump to Muunilinst once cleared.
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Post by Nicademus Delvardus IV on Nov 10, 2020 22:17:45 GMT -8
Dubrillion, once more, began to experience some altercations. Personnel from Dubrillion were being shifted about between the main offices on Coruscant and Muunilinst. This mostly aimed to move some of the more experience agents into these branch offices, while the more inexperienced ones were moved here. Given the role of the Oversector that Dubrillion belonged in, it wouldn't be long before these green agents got experience. As a result, there was some heavier traffic as Star Destroyers brought in personnel and moved some out. People's backgrounds were triple checked, their credentials looked over many times, and DNA signatures matched as the transfers were done. Dubrillion was a highly valued location and its security was only rivaled by that of the Imperial Palace on Coruscant.
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Lucius Vasili
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Post by Lucius Vasili on Oct 12, 2022 5:58:40 GMT -8
--Emerging from hyperspace along the Veragi Trade Route, the entirety of Task Force King Sword turned and began its approach towards the world of Dubrillion. Standing upon the flagship, King Sword, Lucius watched as the planet began to grow having left hyperspace a little ways away from the planet. It was but a few days after his departure from the Foerost Shipyards that he received his first order as Vice-Admiral. He was to return to Coruscant and escort a Venator-class Star Destroyer, and more so a specific individual, Director Padrea Malachai, to Dubrillion and back once their task had been completed. When requesting the details of the mission, he was informed that it was classified and all they were meant to do was escort the director. It certainly made him curious, but he didn't press the matter. There was always going to be information that was kept secret alongside particular meetings that none needed to be made aware of. It was how empires thrived, ensuring sensitive knowledge was kept under lock and key.
He was also instructed during his wait to take a quick touring patrol of their territories within the eastern outer rim. Having glanced at the obtain territories in the area, the Vice-Admiral found a nice circle of hyperspace lanes that served to connect the worlds together. Nothing terribly out of the way unless the world served a purpose. And so he did, heading first for Dantooine. It was a pleasant trip with nothing needing his attention. But it was time for his return, knowing that it was time for the return escort.
Making their approach towards the planet, the Venator that they had escorted could be seen standing by. Opening a channel, Lucius addressed their arrival.--
This is Vice-Admiral Vasili. He have completed our patrol and are ready to escort Director Malachai.
--Just then he was alerted by one of the communications officers.--
"Sir! We are receiving a message seeking help. According to the message, it a ship of the Galactic Republic.
--Curious as to this development, Lucius moved to the console and listened to the message. A ship claiming that the Galactic Republic would reimburse them for aid? Everything about the message seemed off, if only based on his knowledge of current history. The Galactic Republic had given way and eventually broke down into other factions, such as the Corellian Coalition and other groups, all of which had fallen to the First Order. So what was the game? He suspected a trap of some sort, perhaps some remnant attempting to draw in Imperial forces. Still, there was an invader that needed to be dealt with. But perhaps if it was a trap, they could spring it in their advantage.--
"Figure out where this ship is, though do not delve who is responding. We do not want to tip them off that the First Order is coming to aid them." --He then looked to another officer.-- "Inform High Command of the development. If it is a trap, we'll make sure we stomp them out completely with the help of another fleet if needed."
--Both officers acknowledged and got to work.--
Star Destroyer Victores, we can provide aid. Please give us your coordinates and we will be there shortly.
::High Command, this is the King Sword. We have received a call for help from a Galactic Republic vessel within our territories in the Eastern Outer Rim. We are ready to receive and escort Director Malachai when the message came through. Vice-Admiral Vasili intends to respond and wishes that High Command be aware of a possible trap. Once coordinates have been gather, we will forward them.
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Padrea Malachai
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Post by Padrea Malachai on Oct 12, 2022 12:59:46 GMT -8
"Director, we recieved a transmission from the King Sword, that they are ready for the escort. However we won't meet them at the destined meeting point from what we got told." Turning towards the Imperial Captain in front of her, while she was sitting in a command chair, Director Malachai hardly showed any reaction other than a blank smile. "Then I presume we should follow them, Captain", Padrea stated calm, being so far relaxed, "Unless there is more that I need to know?" The question wasn't threatening, but the captain felt a slight sting when he heard these words, given that she as one of the more prominent staff members of the First Order. While not a military leader, Director Malachai's authority was recognized by the Emperor, as long as her projects benefitted the First Order. Padrea knew that the man was intimidated by her, but as usual that was merely an advantage within that situation. "Positive, madame", the officer continiued, "The escort fleet has apparently picked up a signal from a ship, claiming to be a Galactic Republic vessel. We were warned that this might be a set-up trap. High Command was informed about the situation and leaves it to both you and the Vice-Admiral to decide how to approach this situation."
The curiousity of Malachai rose immidiately the moment the Republic got mentioned. Her eyes briefly sparkled as she mused about the worth of this information. "Follow the fleet in safe distance then. Any information regarding the vessel I wish to know immidiately." For a moment the Imperial captain seemed to hesitate, but then nodded with a brief salute. "Aye, madame!"
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Only some time later a message was sent from the Venator-Class Star Destroyer towards the King Sword.
::Morningstar to King Sword, permission to approach the unknown vessel granted by Imperial High Command. Director Malachai wishes to recieve any important informations regarding the unknown vessel, leaving Vice-Admiral Vasili in charge of the military command. We will stay in rear of the escort fleet, but follow your order, should the situation get dire, Sir!::
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Captain Dice, CT-3949
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Post by Captain Dice, CT-3949 on Oct 13, 2022 19:26:02 GMT -8
"Captain, we've got a ship tagged on the scanner," clone pilot Flicks pointed out to Dice as the squadron of ARC-170 recon interceptors dropped out of a short hyperspace jump. They were being careful about their approach to Dubrillion - it was a Separatist world not too long ago, and given what happened to his ship already, he wouldn't put a resurgent Separatist movement on the planet out of the question. His caution had paid off - while the ships their long-range scanners could detect were likely Kuat-made, like the Venator broadcasting the name Morningstar, but they didn't have the proper Republic Navy register. In fact, they weren't listed as anything Dice recognized. The First Order? But who else would have Venator-class ships but the Republic?
"...turn around and head back to the Victores," he ordered gently, a slow realization coming over the captain. "I don't trust this...but we don't have a choice." Dice swung his fighter around, and launched his craft back towards the Republic Star Destroyer. With any luck, he'd get there before they did. Suddenly, a signal burst came from the Victores, a full set of coordinates to locate the ship. "Dice, Mako sent out a reply. If you were thinking about backing out, it's a little too late," Flicks replied, and Dice sighed as he came to accept that nothing was going to go smoothly for a long time. "Let's speed back to the ship. I want to be there before they reach the Victores, in case - when something happens."
The squadron settled into the spinal hangar bay hastily, pushing the limits of the low-power tractor beam as it pulled the small craft into their hangar slots. Dice clambered without grace out of his craft, stumbling a bit as his legs found the deck of the ship, but he collected himself before standing at parade rest at the edge of the slot ray shield. With a request over his short-range commlink, a squad of clone troopers joined him. He couldn't shake the feeling that whatever was about to transpire was going to wreck havoc on his world, and if that havoc was physical, he was going to be prepared.
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Lucius Vasili
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Post by Lucius Vasili on Oct 14, 2022 7:24:27 GMT -8
--Patience was the game in which Lucius had to play. Awaiting confirmation from High Command, awaiting coordinates for this supposed vessel in need. Though he stood close to the command console, his gaze shifted to focus on the world before, his thoughts playing out so many scenarios.
It wasn't long before confirmation came from the Morningstar regarding High Command's grant and Malachai's desire for knowledge as it came, not to mention to tail. Part of him felt it was for the best that she remain within orbit until all had been dealt with. After all, what if this trap was intended for her and the classified knowledge she carried? Still, though a single ship, it could very well tip the scale and it was possible that she could provide and insight that he missed.
A few minutes more of waiting came when scanners picked up the squadron that moved to the planet.--
"Sir, we have ships on the scanners. Furthest reach of our long range sensors. Early reports suggest a squadron of fighters.--A moment went by as he became silent before speaking again.-- "They've disappeared, sir. Reversed course and vanished."
--Moving to the scanners to gaze over the blank screen, the Vice-Admiral's thoughts began to race even more. He had no doubt that these fighters were scouting the area and had to be apart of this star destroyer. They knew where they were and probably already figured everything out. Their window for a surprise arrival was shrinking fast, not that one existed to begin with. But a call had to be made. Especially now that he had been alerted to the acquired coordinates. They were but a short hyperspace jump away. Quickly putting together plan, he stepped forward and issued orders.--
"Send those coordinates to High Command. Set course for a jump just shy of that location and send the coordinates to the Morningstar. I want all ships and stations on high alert. All fighters upon the King Sword are to prepare for launch the moment we arrive. Prime hyperdrive. two minutes."
--As a well oiled machine, orders were passed along swiftly as sirens began to sound. All hands made their way to battle stations. Already were the ships of the fleet turning from the planet, aiming for their destination.--
Morningstar, coordinates received and being transmitted. Two minutes to jump.
--Each moment that passed brought a greater tension to Vasili. But with it also came excitement. Just what were they about to find on the other side? It wasn;t long before the countdown had finished and the fleet launched itself into hyperspace.--
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Padrea Malachai
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Post by Padrea Malachai on Oct 16, 2022 11:01:41 GMT -8
::Morningstar to King Sword, order confirmed. We will follow your lead.::Thus far relaxed, as the ship was preparing to leave Dubrillion's orbit slowly in order to launch the hyperdrive, Director Malachai took one of the panels in order to access recent data, acquired by the ship's crew. Overlooking the datapad, she briefly raised an eyebrow. Starfighters with hyperdrive capabilities. While those became common these days, it certainly lead to interesting conclusions. Of course the chances were still good, that these were in fact rebel ships from one of the various gouvernments, that defied the Emperor, yet Padrea had a feeling that this could promise to get interesting. Maybe there's more that awaits them at the end of the trail than a few X-Wings.
"Lead us out of here, Captain", she only stated dry, as she briefly saw the officer looking over to her expectingly, as if he was awaiting further confirmation. By now the King Sword and bystanding navy vessels had already left the system. "As you command, madame."
Within moments the Morningstar's main engines lightened up in a blue light, before it was vanishing among the stars on it's way to the coordinates to where the escort fleet would lead them.
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Vidarr Saren
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Post by Vidarr Saren on Mar 11, 2023 22:35:57 GMT -8
It felt different than before. The Deputy Commander recalled the atmosphere of the Diarchy always being tense, namely due to the unspoken, but rather obvious, adversary between his superior, the now Grand Inquisitor Zariel, and her counterpart Diarch, the missing Torkan. Vidarr always wondered if some of his own Stormtroopers, that guarded his office and person, were spies for Torkan, ready to act in the name of their perceived rightful ruler of the Solenberen faction. There had been times when the Imperial even checked his office for bugs, in case Torkan's secret services planted any to try and gather evidence against Zariel. After all, they couldn't strike at her directly, so best to provoke and spy upon her trusted lieutenant.
Here though, Vidarr didn't sense it. He felt a wave of peace after being assigned his warships, being granted his ranks, pay, and office, and then further assigned to Dubrillion, where the Grand Inquisitor had been granted her headquarters by the Emperor. There was stability, prosperity, and security... but why was there this nagging feeling in the pit of his stomach. Hard to say, but Saren had no time to really investigate. With the newly formed Hercules II Squadron, added with his role as Deputy Commander of the ISB, he had plenty of work on his hand now. Felt even more busy than during his short time with the Diarchy.
Everything was being arranged now, given that the Grand Inquisitor was due to arrive soon. Myle Jissard, the Moff of Dubrillion, who served as both the authority for the local garrison and the central politic focus for the system's governance, welcomed them some weeks ago. The former headquarters of Imperial Intelligence served as their place of work now seeing as this branch had been moved to Bastion and reinforced their presence on Muunilinst. Dubrillion was quite the far away position, within the territory of the Empire, but it meant that they could likely do their work without issue. ISB had a far reaching agenda and it was best not to be too close to bombs perhaps.
In orbit, he sat in an office within the hull of the Hercules II, a Regulator-class Star Destroyer. Outside, he glanced at a viewport, watching as a handful of ships drifted by over the planet below. Checking a datapad, Vidarr worked with the necessary duties as his role as Deputy. Plenty of missions, plenty people to watch, plenty to arrest, and more.
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Grand Inquisitor Zariel
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Post by Grand Inquisitor Zariel on Mar 24, 2023 9:56:08 GMT -8
The Mephistopheles arrived out of hyperspace, transmitting clearance codes signaling the Grand Inquisitor's presence aboard. The trip from the Deep Core gave Zariel plenty of time to think. She could trust Silus to work to his own interests and right now they aligned with hers as far as the Imperial Knights were concerned. However, she needed to also find a way to destroy the reputation of the Knights of Ren in the coming days. Though if she were honest, knowing the Ren they would do that well enough without her help. She would speak with her Deputy in person as her first upon returning. The only man in the galaxy she could say she truly trusted.
Zariel's ship docked and in short order she made her way to Vidarr's office. Deputy Director, anything to report?
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Vidarr Saren
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Post by Vidarr Saren on Mar 24, 2023 10:06:38 GMT -8
Vidarr rose duly to salute the Grand Inquisitor as she entered his office.
Nothing too serious, Lady Inquisitor.
A datapad is taken off of his desk and handed to Zariel.
Moff Jissard was most welcoming and ensured we had what we needed to get the former Imperial Intelligence building up and running. I took the liberty of recruiting locals that once worked for Intelligence and, at least, we are working within the capacity expected.
Mostly to ensure they were working and running. Anything more particular would be up to the Grand Inquisitor herself of course. After all, Vidarr was merely the deputy and could only do so much within his position's authority and power. Still, did what was needed and necessary so that when Zariel finally arrived, she would be pleased to see people working and not waiting.
Work has begun on necessary renovations to the offices and we are getting some new recruits from the New Caridan and Corulag academies for our ISB Corps. I am finding the fanatical loyalty and discipline of the First Order's regimen to be far more superior than that of the Diarchy.
Granted, it was doubtful that those officers who trained the recruits had the issues Vidarr experienced with Torkan's minions getting in the middle. Stars knows how many times he had to deal with the possibility of their being ulterior motives and backdoor dealings that interfered with the proper training of their personnel all cause of some power struggle in the background.
It's all rather refreshing in fact.
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Grand Inquisitor Zariel
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Post by Grand Inquisitor Zariel on Mar 25, 2023 20:55:25 GMT -8
Zariel took and read what was on the data pad. She knew she had been right in assuming Vidarr would thrive in this position. Competent, loyal, and almost as hard to kill as she was, all made him a man worth holding onto. He was also right about the benefits of the First Order over their former government. Zariel no longer felt like a knife was constantly hanging over her head about to drop at any random moment. Now it simply felt like it did before her partnership with Torkan, a healthy amount of paranoia. Healthy that is for someone in her position. Yes, the new accommodations have given us a chance to catch our breath; instead of holding it to see who'll stab who in the back first. And once the recruits have gone through their final induction into the ISB, they will hopefully be just as, if not more, loyal to me. She clasped her hands behind her back and moved over to the view port, looking out on the stars. And I will need loyal soldiers for the days ahead. We will need to be ready to make any needed arrests of potential traitors once the Emperor passes. I'm sure I don't need to remind you of our days during the Imperial Civil War? We cannot allow things to spiral to those levels. Not if order is to be maintained in the galaxy. The Grand Inquisitor turned back to her second. What is your tactical analysis of our position should a civil war break out? Vidarr was the only person Zariel would ever ask for such advice from, such was her favor towards him.
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Vidarr Saren
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Post by Vidarr Saren on Mar 25, 2023 21:13:14 GMT -8
Stability was something that Vidarr had longed for. The aimless wandering of space, the 'marriage of convenience' with the Diarchy's formation, the vicious coup, and then the mutiny of his own crew... Saren wasn't exactly a young man anymore. Job security was one thing, but life security was much more desired. It wasn't the desire for a content life, but to know that there was a net beneath his feet if anything went south. However, there were still issues to that had to be dealt with, just with any nation. Unlike with Palpatine before, there were heirs to this Emperor.
From what I have gathered, the designated heir is Prince Octavian. He seems to have favor of the citizenry and the eye of both veteran and new blood among the military and government. He also is an Imperial Knight, a well trained one. Then there is Princess Fiora, a Knight of Ren. A bright individual with tuned skills in the Force. They say she is the mirror of her mother, the late first Empress. Ren don't seem to be too popular though...
And this was based off what he had read and examined. The records showed that, while Illaria Ren, the first Empress, had proved the eldest of the Emperor's offspring, the second marriage to Faina Nikulin, the Grandmaster of the Imperial Knights, was much more favored by the public. This was a line in the sand that was most obvious. The Imperial walked to where the view port was, standing just off to the right of Zariel.
The other two Delvardus children are still a bit young and inexperienced. Then there is the Emperor's brothers, Brock Ferrum and Baltasar Delvardus. the former is a Steward of the Imperial Knights, as well as the mentor of Octavian and Fiora, and the later is a Grand Marshal of the Imperial Army. Both of whom stand tall among the Imperial government. Baltasar's daughter is a Stormtrooper.
Quite the extensive family list, but there were namely two to keep an eye on: the twins of Illaris Ren.
In my opinion, there are but two options: support the legitimate heir or remain neutral and see what happens.
Vidarr had thought this over and noticed the signs of tension. Even his comlink went off just days prior when new orders streamed about, indicating a rapid reshuffling of the Fleets and Armies. He wasn't all seeing like Director Piett or the Grand Inquisitor, but he could feel the tension from Coruscant from here. After a moment of thought, his eyes glanced at Zariel.
Support Prince Octavian, he will owe his a favor. He is likely to have the lion's share of support considering his father's legacy. Remain neutral and, at least, there shouldn't be an issue. As the Imperial Security Bureau, it is our job to maintain order, enforce law, and ensure security. Monitoring is our job after all. And, for doing that job, we will certainly be rewarded by the victor.
He then stared straight out at Dubrillion.
Alternatively, we could support the Knights of Ren... but from what I hear, you'd likely clash hard with Harnan just as you did with Torkan.
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Grand Inquisitor Zariel
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Post by Grand Inquisitor Zariel on Mar 25, 2023 21:33:36 GMT -8
The corners of Zariel's lips turned up slightly as she listened to Vidarr's analysis. She was pleased to see that his thoughts mostly aligned with her own. It was a knife's edge she planned on walking and she wanted her second opinion to come from the best. Well, Deputy Director, It is of my opinion that, as the Imperial Security Bureau, we must of course support the rightfully declared heir of the Emperor. Now that that was on record of being said Zariel continued. However, our paramount duty is to maintain order and law. And I do not believe that, should any hostilities break out, either side of this war should be free from the watchful eye of the Inquisition or ISB. She looked to Vidarr to make sure he understood her meaning with the next part. And should we need to remove any threats to the stability of the Empire, we must not hesitate in eliminating them, Knight of Ren or Imperial Knight. Zariel's goal by the end of the coming turmoil was to have destroyed the two Force Orders, or at the very least, to ruin their public image within the Empire.
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Vidarr Saren
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Post by Vidarr Saren on Mar 25, 2023 21:44:06 GMT -8
A slight frown appeared on Vidarr's face.
Your goal, Grand Inquisitor, will be very hard to do.
There was hardly a lack of admiration for her plan, but there were certainly... problems and complications to both that she desired to destroy the public images of. There classified documents that could not be read, without the Emperor's permission, but there were still public ones that could be viewed. Vidarr gestures to a nearby holoimage projector and brings up files that could be accessed by the ISB.
Imperial Knights have a celebrated history. Revived by Cade Fel, continued by Gabrial and Xeonon Solomon, renewed patronage under the reigning Emperor, and were even granted a son, the heir of the Empire, of his to join their ranks. The Prince Remus and Princess Yvaine even have been educated by them. The Empress is their beloved grandmaster and his half-brother, their Steward. Even the Emperor's nephew, adopted by Master Ferrum, was educated by them. The public views the Imperial Knights as the face of the Empire, the stalwart defenders of the Emperor, and the guardians of the Imperial legacy.
He waves his hand, causing files of the Ren to appear.
Swords of the Emperor, they are called. The first Empress came from their ranks, the mother of Octavian and Fiora. Not well liked... but to be expected, they are ruthless in their abilities, strong in their stances, and often utilized in the vanguard of any campaign. Most notably the more recent Invasion of Fondor.
Waving his hand again, Vidarr brings back up the Imperial Knight files.
Imperial Knights will be harder to disgrace, considering the heir is a member of their ranks. And if he is victorious, the Knights of Ren will thoroughly humiliated and likely be viewed with more disdain and distrust... but again, one of the Emperor's children is in their ranks.
A tall order to perform, considering the strong ambitions of Zariel. But this wasn't impossible.
Best to play the long game at this, Zariel. We don't want to get a new target on our backs after getting away from Torkan.
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Grand Inquisitor Zariel
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Post by Grand Inquisitor Zariel on Mar 29, 2023 10:44:56 GMT -8
Zariel listened to the council of Vidarr, it was sometimes necessary to tamp down her more ambitious schemes and bring them back into focus. The Grand Inquisitor could not abide the Imperial Knights and their lightsider teachings. But perhaps they were for now necessary, a façade to hide what she, and her new Inquisition would be doing in the background. The Ren were nothing but a threat to her, however. Lose canons that she was surprised had waited this long to make a move to grab power. You are right, of course. The Imperial Knights are deeply intrenched in the Throne. The Ren on the other hand... Even with one of the royals in their ranks, there are other ways to break them. But we will need our own foot soldiers that can stand up to their own. As such I will be officially restarting the Reborn Project. I am close to finding the Valley of the Jedi and from there I can restart what Desann and Lord Hethrir had begun. Zariel knew that the hunt for the Valley drew dangerous amounts of her attention from the political sphere, but it was the key to her assentation, she knew it. Thus at every opportunity, when she felt she had a sturdy ground under her, she reached for it, growing ever closer but always just out of reach. This time though, she was sure she could find it and capture it for the new Inquisition. But of course, the stability of the Empire is our highest priority...
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Post by Vidarr Saren on Mar 29, 2023 12:22:03 GMT -8
Ah, yes, the desire to find the Valley of the Jedi and unlock its potential, just as many other Dark Jedi and Sith had tried before. And yet, there was a concern, considering the names mentioned by Zariel. Lord Hethrir had been devoured by an interdimensional creature, according to Imperial and New Republic records at the time. Desann, a prominent Dark Jedi, had been slayed by Kyle Katarn. There was a lot of potential, but an even greater risk. If Zariel failed, and was consumed by her ambition, where would that leave her dream of a reborn Inquisition? There wasn't a successor after all.
I don't think I have to remind of the extreme caution in seeking out the Valley of the Jedi.
Vidarr was one of the few more familiar with the ambitions of the Grand Inquisitor.
It wouldn't serve anyone good if your spirit joined the many others that linger there... forever in a limbo.
Vidarr turns his gaze slightly to see a squadron of TIEs fly by the viewport.
Do whatever is necessary though. The civil war will likely give you time to disappear and continue your search. But once its over, whoever the winner may be, they will likely demand your attention... and I'd hate to be the one trying to stall for time.
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Grand Inquisitor Zariel
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Post by Grand Inquisitor Zariel on Apr 1, 2023 8:00:43 GMT -8
A hint of a smile on Zariel's face. Worry not, Vidarr, I will not be so easily overcome. I have the benefit of hindsight and a far more robust Empire behind me, even if most of it will not know what I am doing till much later. Her eyes follow the TIEs as they fly past. And do not worry, my Deputy, I will not leave you high and dry. Preparations for my departure will begin once I have sworn my oath of loyalty to the boy. Your duty will be to continue to grow our power base and keep an eye on things. She reaches out and sets a hand on Vidarr's shoulder, a rare thing indeed. But should things become... Untenable with my absence, all you need do is call. She removes her hand and clasps it behind her back with the other. I trust you are capable enough, that you will not need to summon me back here unless things truly do need my attention.
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Vidarr Saren
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Post by Vidarr Saren on Apr 1, 2023 8:59:54 GMT -8
Vidarr had the means to keep the Imperial Security Bureau running, even if its commander was not present. The Gang of Five, among other Dark Jedi and Dark Side Adepts, brought with Zariel from the Diarchy days and before, were pretty good at enforcing order and discipline. Beyond that though, much had to be rebuilt. His trusted lieutenants had survived the trials of the Diarchy's demise, coming out with just bruises. If Vidarr didn't believe in his capabilities, he would have not accepted the job offer by the Grand Inquisitor. He would have gone into retire and lived a quiet life.
I will make sure things run smoothly and that you return to no fires.
Vidarr now glances over at Zariel. It would be a lot of work, but he was used to that.
Is there anything else I should be made aware of before you dive into your preparations?
The inquiry was made to make sure Vidarr knew what was needed to be known. He wouldn't have the luxury of contacting her later.
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