Etti IV's Terrain

There was no feeling that came quite close to the moment his connection to the Force rejuvenate itself. The feeling of the Force flowing through him and bringing his entire body to life, each limb revitalized following the taxation he had exposed himself to. He could compare it to a plethora of sensations, but none of them truly stood proper. It was enough to purge his mind of the thoughts that consumed it, the troops, blaster fire and booming voice of the Zabrak drowning out into a pure and mute silence. A silence he required as he slipped through the gaping hole in the wall, moving into the corridor within and towards the direction the unheard female voice directed him to.

Only to be met with the bodies, sounds and resistance of the troops coming in force to assist those that had fallen in the hangar. And while he would have considered it a daunting assembly following his previous display, the time it had taken for the Force to return to him was enough to restore his confidence as he approached the front line. There was a chatter amongst them as he approached, one speaking of one man while another sputtered about ravings over the comms. Part of the squad raised their blasters, others stepped back and lifted their blasters in a mild hesitation. Their hesitation their salvation as Antidar moved smoothly towards the front line and dropped them to the floor before the others had even had moments to comprehend what had just happened.

One sputtered similar to the other, and another shouted a plea of mercy but both were met with a fate similar to those around them. The only words that exited their mouths of any circumstance were that their orders were suicide. As the haze cleared from the blaster fire hitting the walls, the flash of lasers no longer blinding those troops who were left standing, Antidar stood before them with his visage spattered with blood and a mild char where bolts had struck his mechanical arm. He could see the fear in those whose eyes were visible, feel the fear from those whose eyes were covered by helmets but it did not phase him. Each of them held their blaster, but none of them felt ready to use them, and that was a manner he was prepared to take advantage of as his silent but violent form passed slowly by them; their frozen forms nothing to spit at worth the contempt.

It was not without a fleck of anger as he cleared the doors towards the next part of the facility. It was unclear to him how many lives he had taken, but as he moved through that door and his head tilted for the heat of a blaster bolt to sail by his head, he noted the one who had fired the bolt at him. Reaching out with the Force, allowing himself only to feel the hallway before him as he carried himself further into the facility and closer to the chamber the seer was waiting in, he gave a wrench and squeeze and with the sound of a clatter and an inaudible gurgle he disappeared through the few doors left between him and his goal as the handful of soldiers took in the gruesome sight. He couldn’t see damage that had been done, he couldn’t feel the pain he had caused, he could only feel her presence: a beacon to displace the artificial guidance.

::Proximity distance decreasing rapidly. Calculated arrival, estimated at fewer than ten minutes.:: The clutter in the wind, little stood now in his way.

Kadish growled as the man dodged his force attack. He sensed the intruder's control. This fight would not be as easy as the Knight first thought- but that was alright. His ear piece came alive with crackling instructions, and Kadish smiled slightly. The Array was speaking to him, directing him. This fight might not be easy- but he would be victorious.
He was made aware of Dominic's next move- and he capitalized on it- quickly rolling to the side- coming up on his off foot and continuing an upright pivot to take advantage of Dominic's downward motion. If Dominic continued to the ground- distracted by his downward stab, Kadish would finish his pivot with a vicious outward kick to Dominic's back- followed closely by another force push in the same direction. His hopes were to see Dominic flying, possibly into Thea's figure.


::Just outside Anna's Chamber::

Antidar would find the round door heavily locked with several security protocols. If he managed to make it through- he would find the Seer, encased in a cylindrical capsule of whitish liquid. The computer terminals in the background were working what seemed like on overtime, flashing up data and images to the screens on the back wall. Small probes attached to wires crowned the young Seer's head, and a large, thick cable protruded from the base of her skull, feeding up and out of the capsule and into the computer matrix on the floor. Her eye lids twitched rapidly, too distracted with what was- and would happen, to notice if anyone entered her chamber- at least
not yet.



::Within the medical room -Adieumus Matango-::


Please don't stab my door with your saber. It won't be pleasant for you- and I'll have to do even more medical work before this place gets leveled.

Argon said, almost pleading as he finally stood upright and removed his arm from his chest- still dripping with blood. He eyed the stained lab cote with disdain and shrugged. Dr. Noble lifted a slow- cautious hand to his neck as he took a step toward Adieumus. Gently clasping his throat and coughing a few times Argon spoke again, and this time, his voice sounded extremely familiar.
Adieumus Matango. He looked away for a very brief moment, nearly hiding his face from view as it began to shift. His skin paled from a normal brown- to a varnished silver color and as he turned back to the man, there was little down who the polydroxal really was.
You may remember me as Silver Tongue- or- Faris. It was some time ago, but we once spent- quite a bit of time together.

He seemed perfectly relaxed- even though this man might still view him as a threat or an enemy. It didn't matter. Something would happen that might change Matango's life fore ever, and Farris had to warn him.
Lower your weapon, I am not your enemy. I will tell you where Anna is- but I cannot let you leave. Not yet... There's something we need to do first. Sit back down- let me treat you and I'll explain everything.
His tone was the embodiment of sincerity, as he motioned toward the medical table. Though he doubted the Arkanian would comply, he figured he'd at least have to ask before forcing the point.

*Sinina didn't have a chance to react as she was suddenly pushed into cover, not expecting an ally to use the force at her in such a way she lost her footing and fell on her rear. She glowers at Loki, here it was the chance to show people what she could do and she was shoved to the sidelines. Loki would get an earful of it later. Right now was not the time or place, but the look on her face...if looks could kill... She could feel the darkness inside her pulse, and then again. Raven. Pulls her right back out of it as she speaks. She shakes her head gently as her eyes focused on the Jedi. She wondered if the Jedi was picking her words purposefully or if by random chance that she'd said the right things.*

Thank you..I.. You are more valuable then they realize I am sure...

*Sin smiles at her and stands tall, straightening herself out again and re-igniting her saber. She sighs softly as she started out again, being wary of anything. She didn't want to get caught off guard just because Loki said it was clear. How embarrassing would that be. Loki would never let her go on any mission if she did that. She moves for the door, she reached it simply enough and quickly sets to work at opening it while Raven kept them covered. She would let Raven lead, thinking she'd have a better idea as to where they needed to go, that and she was supposed to be the one watching her back.*

As soon as a mountain of a Zabrak came rushing around the corner, igniting a saber to block the blasts that Dominion was throwing at him. The agent stopped firing and walking forward, surprised by the sudden appearance of the man. Even though Dominion didn't have the force, he trained around force users for years. He could tell just by looking that this man was very, very powerful. He very well could kill both of them without hesitation. He hadn't felt anything like this in all his years of hunting down force users.

With what he was saying about killing Knights, he must be with the other intruders. Dominion's saber retracted, and he lowered his gun. "I wouldn't know how the force works, i'm not a Knight. I'm here for the same reason as you, to destroy this place. He got in my way." He gestured to the Knight.

Kadish turned once, before pausing in place. Suddenly he felt really awkward being the only conscious one here without a lightsaber, and here this rather large Zabrak held two- one of which pointed at him. He blinked a few times, a thin expression of unease flashing to his face before being replaced by utter calm. What ever happened, he knew he wouldn't be defeated. The Array had told him, the moment he'd came into view of Dominic.
Kadish shook his head and took a slow, even step back before lifting his eyes to size up the alien before him. The force radiating off Loki, was more potent than anything he'd ever felt before, save, The Array.

Make alliances all you like. I will defend The Array. It is more powerful than either of you can possibly comprehend.

He glanced behind him at the unconscious figure of Thea before snapping his eyes back to the others. For a brief moment, his expression lifted to Loki's form.

Wait a minute. I remember you- Yes. You caused quite a lot of damage to The Array. Repairs took days.
He scowled briefly and shook his head.
But- if I remember correctly, from your rather ominous message, your intent was never to harm her- just, this facility.

He paused briefly. But you must understand. It is this facility that is keeping her alive, and That. Man.

He pointed a finger forcefully at Dominic. His only intentions is to destroy this facility, and The Array with it. Just consider that, Zabrak.





Faris sighed and closed his eyes. I understand your distrust Adieumus, but you must understand, on Alderaan, I never had contention with you. I was not simply following orders, but actively keeping you alive until your rescue party provided me the distraction necessary to ultimately dispatch Arkoth. My loyalties never rested on him. He shook his head. But I am only one man. He glanced toward the door, almost in expectation, but something seemed to slow down current events, and for that, Faris was grateful. Turning his gaze swiftly back to Adieumus, he let a small grin clip to his face. If it makes you feel any better, It was one of your surgeons at the RDMC for a few years. ahem- He cleared his throat, pulling on the collar of his lab coat and shaking his head.
I assure you- After Anna is free, you never have to see me again- in any form, if you so choose. He gazed at the door again with a small sigh.
I kept her secrets- those things I knew she would never speak to anyone, but was forced to tell anyway- I hid them, like I hid your arrival until I could no longer conceal it. When I take the form of someone else- I study, I learn everything about them. He slowly looked back to Adi and frowned seriously. Most of the time it's simple mechanics and behavior- but she was different. It felt wrong, to impersonate her somehow. Perhaps it was because she spoke to me. She knew I took her form. The was the only one, who ever knew I stole their identity. So after Alderaan, I kept an eye on her- and after the war, I followed her here. He closed his eyes, It's a long boring story, but I hope somehow, after this is over, she may come to forgive me, and maybe, just perhaps- you might also.

Dominion didn't have time for this... He had to leave! But, this Zabrak... He had to do what he said. For now. If they learned who he really was, there was no doubt in his mind they would end his life. The flashing in his eyes.. from a normal silver to the infamous yellow of the dark side. This man struggled against the dark of the force. But he seemed to be light aligned. Definitely dangerous territory. But at least they didn't know anything about the explosives. If his mind was correct, they had roughly an hour left before the place went down. If they stuck around, at least he could take out this crazy powerful lightsider along with him. He knew from experience that no matter how strong you were, a bomb and a building falling on you was a one way ticket to the afterlife.

He walked more forward, into the intersection. He looked left and right, seeing nobody, before walking three steps more out of sight from anyone down the hallways. "As far as the next guy, I suppose. We both want this place gone, that's for sure. And her name is Thea. The Knight threw me into her, she hit the wall. Concussion maybe, or just unconscious. She's here against her will, kidnapped by the Order." Nothing he said was a lie, as far as he knew.

Kadish scowled. These two had no idea what was going on. No one did. Not even his fellow knights understood what was right in front of them. They thought they did- but he seemed to be the only one who knew that they could never truly grasp the depth of what the Array was.
Of course she's a living being! Kadish snapped at Loki with narrowed eyes. A living being, perfectly fused with one of the most powerful computer matrices in the universe. A balanced harmony of the force, and technology.
For a very brief second, the Knight looked lightyears away before snapping his attention to the others. His voice became very serious.
Neither of you understand. She's not just here to be our science experiment. When she came to us, she was barely alive, hardly put together, damaged beyond repair. This facility you both are so eager to destroy, is literally the only thing keeping her alive.
He pointed at the Zabrak. Even if you rescued her from this place- she'd be dead within a couple of hours. His expression landed firmly on Dominic. and you obviously do not care who lives or dies.
Both of your goals are senselessly flawed. You must see that. You must understand. The Array- it must continue.