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Post by Luxeria on Dec 22, 2019 18:29:49 GMT -8
Luxeria turned her attention to Malvus as he alerted her to the new name that had been granted to her as becoming an apprentice. She then nodded as she looked back at Nidana. "Darth Sirona, you say? A very fitting name, indeed. It suits you well."
When Malvus asked his questions, she remained silent as it was directed at Ela. No doubt that as she once again explained the story, he'd catch on to the concerns she had about the situation. It was a curious fact that Mavlus did actually know of this corporation or at least the name. The chances of it being the same one were high. And the way it sounded, Elarinya's arrival was going to make things interesting.
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Post by Darth Sirona on Dec 22, 2019 18:55:46 GMT -8
Red formed on the woman's pale cheeks, as Luxeria addressed her. She gave a respectful bow to the senior Sith, but was soon blushing more as Luxeria commented on her name. Darth Sirona rose and gave a bashful smile, reaching up and scratching the back of her head with one hand, suddenly not knowing what to do with them.
Thank you, Lady Luxeria, you do me a great honor. It is a great opportunity to train under Lord Malvus, and with you as an example of what he can teach, I have I hopes for the teaching and higher expectations for myself. She bowed again before continuing. I'm glad to hear Kosrezic is here as well, I will be sure to make time to visit her while we are all here. In truth Nidana had not been close with many in her class, save Geralt, since she spent so much time studying in the archives or in the privacy of her own room. But it would be nice to reconnect.
Nidana's attention soon turned to the new comer as well, she hadn't heard anything about her, but was interested all the same. To have two pure-blooded Sith in one room was unheard of. Something told the young historian, that the Force perhaps was telling them something. Perhaps a shift was on it's way for the Darkside?
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Post by Elarinya on Dec 24, 2019 17:50:50 GMT -8
Ela remained silently at the back of the turbolift as Luxeria tried to explain that while deceit and betrayal were common place for the Sith, her order was trying to change this. It was an interesting concept to think that such a long standing belief could change so easily. But perhaps for the sake of survival, even the Sith Order could change. But she was not given much time to dwell on those thoughts as the turbolift arrived to its destination with one final piece of advice from Luxeria.
Without saying a word she followed the woman out of the turbolift and quickly meet with a blonde haired woman and a full grown Sith Pureblood. The later of which caused Elarinya to tense for a moment, her hands almost reaching for weapons she knew she did not have. As far as she knew, her people were all but extinct. Those that did exist, at least in her understanding, were associated with Quantum. Which meant she truly had walked into a trap.
She forced herself to remain calm though, knowing that any false move here and now would only end in a swift death for her. Her posture relaxing slightly as Luxeria address the Pureblood as Lord Malvus. While their familiarity did not allay any of her concerns, she did not let it show. Meeting Malvus' gaze as the Sith Lord turned his attention upon her. Despite stating he did not know of Dagnir, the man seemed to have heard of Quantum, or perhaps some operation of theirs on Ryloth. Elarinya could not be certain it was the same group, but it certainly sounded fishy enough to be her former jailers.
She remained defiant and strong, holding her ground as he questioned her as to what she sought
Revenge and Justice, in this case, are the same thing my Lord... I want to know their secrets, and then cut them down for what they wanted to do to me... For what they did do to me...
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Post by Darth Malvus on Dec 26, 2019 20:05:45 GMT -8
Malvus remains silent, his gaze remaining upon the visitor among the four of them. The Sith's tentacles, upon his chin, twitched slightly, a usual reaction given their independent nature. He speaks then at Elarinya.
You have potential... do not let that go to waste, Elarinya.
The Sith Lord turns away, putting some distance between him and the newcomer. He glances at Luxeria.
As you brought her here, you are responsible for keeping an eye on her. In time, she may find her place here, one that may help her seek her answers and ensure her revenge. But until then, you will be her monitor.
The Jen'ari then motions to the trio, indicating for them to follow him. There was no point in sending Elarinya away and, with Luxeria and Nidana here, it was time to unveil his project. The doors, on the other side of the small courtyard, opened with a hiss as the Sith Lord strolled right through the entryway. His attention turns to Nidana, now Darth Sirona.
Luxeria can attest to the facilities here. They will prove useful in your desire to create a better grasp of Sith alchemy and magic. For here, not only are potential Sith trained by my instructors, but where my experiments are made and reside.
At those words, an inhuman noise emits through one of the hallways. Malvus knew what it was, a new breed of Uvak that was being crafted had recently been born, one that could adjust to new climates and was slightly larger than the native Uvak species. The Sith ignored it and took the trio down the main hallway where they would see initiates being trained as assassins, warriors, and other roles that served the Jen'ari's cause, both seen and unseen.
Cygnus had done well to create its foundations and I built upon them. Even though the Estate above is quiet, the activity below is never ending.
The Sith Lord walks up to a doorway and begins to input a code. Beyond this doorway, his newest project was coming to life.
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Post by Darth Sirona on Dec 26, 2019 21:39:35 GMT -8
Nidana followed. Much like when with her father, she was sure to keep a few paces behind as a show of deference. But she came to a full stop as she heard the noises. At first it frightned her, but once she concluded what it was, she almost went wondering off from the pack to see what was down there. Quickly though she caught herself and jogged back to her previous position, blushing for how easily she had been distracted. Her eyes kept looking back over her shoulder and in every door they passed, for more possible experiments. So distracted by these possibilities, she nearly walked fully into the back of her new master. Only just stopping herself, she was sure she brushed part of the back of his cloak. Now was a new reason to blush. Not only was she making a fool of herself in front of the new comer, but also a Sith she admired a great deal AND her new master. And just like that her mind fished out the recent memory of her blundering through requesting permission to land... Today had not been the best for introductions.
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Luxeria
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Post by Luxeria on Dec 27, 2019 12:54:03 GMT -8
Luxeria closed her eyes and gave a faint, disgruntled sigh. Why was she now expected to play babysitter? Sure, she jumped at handling the situation simply because they were right there and available. And in finding a survivor, they couldn’t just leave the person there. If they needed aid, they needed to help them. Afterwards their usefulness to the order could be determined. Likewise, if they came with hostile intent, catching them also supported the option. And it was Malvus’s idea to bring the girl down here. But she was now tasked with watching her. An irritating situation, but the Sith was the leader of this world and Jen’ari of the Blackguard. So she took it as an order and moved on.
As they began to press forward, moving deeper into the facility, she thought once more on her original concerns. There is another matter that concerns me a bit about this situation. I feel no ill intent from Elarinya, but she spoke of her retreat being a hasty one. She arrived here by inputting the last coordinates the computer had. It made me wonder if this Dagnir and evening this Quantum were part of any of the heretic groups we eliminated. It could be possible they were spying on us or that one of our own has been conspiring with these remnants. And if Quantum has any knowledge of Dagnir’s trips here, they may try to come after the girl.
Her wall was calm as they went as if she was merely following. Her head did turn a bit at the cries, but for now, she paid them no mind. There were many experiments that existed down here, many she didn’t know of when she resides here and since then, who knew what else Malvus had attempted work on. But she did nod with a smile when Malvus said she could attest to the facility and and what they had achieved. In the end, Sith Alchemy and Magic has not been her particular favorites as they did not truly compliment her path to power. A few tricks were learned, but she was certain it was Nidana who would be able to make full use of what the Sith has to teach her, making Nidana a possibly true successor to his knowledge.
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Post by Elarinya on Dec 27, 2019 23:47:59 GMT -8
Elarinya studied the Pureblood Male as he considered her answer. Unlike Luxeria, the man did not seemed interested in playing twenty questions with her and the story of how she came to be here. Perhaps Lord Malvus had been listening in to the earlier conversation and already knew the story she had to tell. Or perhaps the details were of no real concern to him since Luxeria already screened her. In either case, she gave a nod of her head in response to his comments
I have no intention of letting anything go to waste...
She stood watching then as Lord Malvus and Luxeria moved away, the two seeming to discuss something out of earshot, before coming back and leading the group deeper into the facility. Despite her nervousness and concern that gaining Malvus' acceptance might be difficult, it seemed it had just been given. Although what that truly meant, she was not sure. Luxeria had mentioned some Order that she belonged to. Did that mean that she too was apart of this order.
The questions plagued her. But they were all silenced by the sound that came from deep in the hallways. She came to a stop and stared off in the direction from which it originated from. She watched the white haired Sirona start heading off, before she curbed her curiosity and returned to the group. Elarinya on the other hand could not contain herself. She had to know what it was. So she silently slipped away from the group, letting Malvus lead Luxeria and Sirona deeper into the facility while she headed off in the direction of the noises.
She must have made it halfway down the hallway, when a blade sliced through the air and came to a stop at her throat. Bringing Ela to a dead stop before her throat got sliced open. No doubt the owner had pulled their strike soon enough, having judged her reaction time. That, or she had just escaped a very unplanned execution. Without taking a step, she turned her head to the side, glancing in the direction of the blade's owner
You ought to be more careful child... This place is full of danger and death...
Ela looked indignantly at the Zeltronian Female that addressed her. As accurate as the statement might be, Ela always hated when others pointed out her age
I am no child! And from where I'm standing, your one of those dangers...
Better me not cutting your throat, than an Uvak having you for a snack...
While the woman seemed to speak without care, Ela's eyes lit up at the mention of an Uvak. She had read about them once in a book during her training. They were dragon like creatures that the Sith had used as mounts. They had fascinated her for years and she had always wondered if there were any left alive in the galaxy. If the stranger was to be believed about the source of those cries, then she might yet see one in the flesh
There are live Uvak's here? I've always wanted to see one...
Not right now, you don't... Tell me, child, who are you? and what are you doing here? Weren't you with Lord Malvus?
The scowl returned to her face as the stranger called her a child once more
I'm Elarinya, one of the last of my kind... I came here while trying to escape from my former master, Dagnir, and the company that he worked for, known as Quantum...
The Zeltron female's expression seemed to crack somewhat upon hearing Dagnir's name. She lowered her sword and sheathed it once more
Dagnir... A mirilian male?
Y.... yes. You knew him?
Ela eyed the woman suspiciously. First Lord Malvus had admitted to knowing Quantum, and now this woman seemed to know her former master. Perhaps, as she has suspected, she had gone from one trap to another. The Zeltronian seemed unconcerned though, seemingly lost in memories
Knew him.... I trained him many years ago. He was a good student, but then... He disappeared, I never knew what became of him... What happened?
He started working for Quantum and held me prisoner for years. Teaching me what they wanted him to. Making me into.... something for them... He held me prisoner, stole my life from me. So when I found out, I... I killed him...
A look of pain seemed to pass across the Zeltron Woman's gaze, a brief moment of mourning for a former pupil. Or perhaps a former lover. But such memories and emotions were quickly buried
A pity he wasted his life... So he trained you huh? I wonder just how much of my teaching he managed to properly pass on...
Ela shifted her stance slightly, ready to protect herself from an attack. Something that the woman had clearly noticed as she let out a rather odd laugh
Don't be so foolish. I would not try take you by surprise here.... Especially when you are unarmed, it would serve no purpose for gauging what he taught you... Come, we best get you back to Lord Malvus, lest he put this entire complex on lockdown...
The woman motioned for Ela to follow before walking back along the hallway, seemingly confident in the knowledge that Elarinya would follow. Despite her unease, she quickly fell in beside the Zeltron Woman as they headed back to find Malvus and the others
Maethoriel.... that's my name. Tell me, Elarinya... Have you been assigned a Teacher yet?
Ela blinked and glanced toward Maethorial, as the woman seemingly gave her name at random and asked about if a teacher had been assigned yet. In truth, she really had no idea what exactly was going on here. Nor did she have any clue as to how all of that worked. She gave a cautious shrug of her shoulders
I... don't know honestly. Lady... I mean, Luxeria and her apprentice found me and brought me here. But I'm not sure if that means....
Curious... Well, I will find out from Malvus myself then... Hurry along...
It was only a few more moments when they caught back up with the group. Ela and Maethoriel slipping in behind Luxeria and Sirona without drawing too much attention to themselves. unlike Sirona who seemed to to just about run into the back of Malvus. Ela could not help but smile when Sirona blushed. As awkward as she seemed to be, there was something odd that Ela found about it. Something with a word she had used very rarely. It was cute
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Post by Luxeria on Dec 28, 2019 6:50:52 GMT -8
It did not go unnoticed, Elarinya’s departure from the group. Considering she was now in charge of watching the girl, she had to keep her senses alert when her actual eyes were not upon her. As she spoke through the Force with Malvus, the Sith’s presence fades slightly, suggesting Ela had begun to turn off in search of the cries that had filled the halls not moments ago.
Slowing her pace, she eventually stopped in order to let the pair press on without her. Frustration could be felt flowing from her presence as she turned and began her trek back the way the came and down the branching hall. She had half a mind to let her wander and find her death if she was so readily looking for it. But she had been given a task from Malvus and she wasn’t about to get immediately chastised for the girl’s inability to contain her curiosity, especially after already being told of the privilege granted to her to even be down here. It seemed Luxeria would need to implement a leash for the girl.
She made it a little ways down the hall when she saw Elarinya make her return in the presence of another, a Zeltron female that followed Malvus more so than Viox. Even as a unified order, there was always those that preferred following those that they grew with or embodied the beliefs they carried. Stopping, Luxeria crossed her arms as her presence darkened and her green orbs shifted to a burning orange. Nothing was said, however, as her gaze was all the warning she needed to give the girl before turning and catching back up to the group..
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Post by Darth Malvus on Dec 30, 2019 19:01:51 GMT -8
Malvus finished keying in the code to the door, the door clicking, in several places, before a hiss was heard. The Sith Lord turns as the door opens, noticing the return of Elarinya with Maethoriel. He had sensed the female's departure from their group, but did not give it heed. Luxeria was the one responsible after all. If the visitor had been killed, due to her curiosity, it would simply be the Force, culling the weak and ill-prepared. However, the presence of the Zeltron Sith did help Ela's case in terms of any punishment that could have come her way from Malvus.
The Sith Lord glances at Luxeria, noticing the change in her Force signature. A motion from his hand, a Force motion, was felt, indicating that she could ease her pressure. His own gaze returned to Elarinya, cold and dark as ever.
If you stray again, you will not be lucky.
That was all the Sith had to say as the Jen'ari headed into the opened corridor, leading the group once more. There was... an odd feeling to this part of the facility. There was the smell of death, the feel of varying degrees of alchemy, the sensation of anger... raw and pure. Malvus keys his comlink.
Is the specimen ready?
A voice was heard on the other side.
Yes, my Lord. It is being... a bit unwilling. Already killed two of its tamers. I sent more to keep it under control.
A pause occurred.
I believe it senses you coming, Lord Malvus. It's suddenly stopped and is now looking at the window.
The Sith's lips curl into a dark grin.
Good... then it knows the meaning of master and overlord. Malvus out.
The Sith keys off his comlink and continues to proceed toward another checkpoint which the Sith keyed in, yet, another code.
You are all about to witness something new. The beginning of both a revival and the origins of advancement. It has failed many times before, many have died being created, others have suffered as we tried to perfect them... now, we have come to the brink, the edge of achievement.
A hiss occurs as the door opens once more. Malvus turns and gestures for the party to enter what appeared to be an observation room. It was small and minimal, but it peered into a large and open area. Several backs were seen as tamers, armed with electrostaffs, were seen. There were a few other doors, but they were locked and guarded by Sith soldiers. Once all were in, Malvus steps forward and keys a comlink on the wall.
Bring him forth.
There was an affirmative to the order. The small crowd of tamers moved to the side, revealing a charcoal skinned humanoid with long strands of messy black hair. Red eyes peered directly at them, looking directly at the wall. The creature stood on two legs, like other humanoids. Its body was a large build, muscular and strong, its stature tall and swarthy in posture. This... thing, once a menace, full of rage, seemed tamed, but the guard had not dropped from how it was positioned. Its red eyes darted to either side of the tamers, keeping a close eye on them.
Malvus keys the comlink once more, his voice being heard, through the glass, as it echoed into the room.
Creature, who do you serve?
The Orzi, as they would be called, did not even flinch at the voice. In a low tone, speaking in the ancient Sith tongue, it spoke.
Rausvas Ari*...
Rausvas Ari = Red Lord
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At some point, a security call comes to Darth Forente, on his comlink. The security indicates that his clearance has been approved and that a code was being transmitted, allowing him access to the facilities below the Estate. A map was also given, indicating the location of the terminal to the underground base. Once he came down, a Sith guard would take him to where Lord Malvus was.
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Post by Darth Sirona on Dec 30, 2019 21:30:50 GMT -8
Darth Sirona hadn't even noticed the departure and return of the other woman, until Malvus called attention to it. She had been to engrossed in her own curiosity. But as doors opened and they proceeded forward, Nidana could feel the swelling of the Dark Side. Her excitement piqued as the test chamber was reveled and so was the creature. Glancing at a nearby terminal, she saw the name Orzi. But she stepped right up to the glass, her hands resting upon it as her pale eyes scanned the creature. The new Darth was not only looking at the creature physically, but also through the Force. Her excitement obvious as her deep breaths fogged the glass in front of her. When the Orzi gave its response to Malvus, Nidana glanced at her new Master. Something about that response filled her with an unease, but all the same she was fascinated by what she saw and felt in that room. Then a dark thought crept into her mind, one that wished to see the destructive potential of this creature, she had overheard it had over powered two of it's overseers. She wanted to witness first hand how this being moved and behaved, what it's strengths and weaknesses were. With a small smile, she turned her head fully toward Malvus.
Master, may we see it in combat? Could you, if they are unimportant to you, order it to kill those men?
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Post by Elarinya on Jan 1, 2020 19:13:42 GMT -8
Ela did not meet the blazing orange orbs of Luxeria's gaze nor the cold and dark stare Lord Malvus gave her. She knew a much worse punishment would have awaited her return were it not for the company of Maethoriel. So she gave a bow of her head to the both of them, keeping her head down as she followed Malvus, Luxeria, and Sirona deeper into the facility. Passing through a couple more doorways until the arrived in an observation room. Her gaze settling upon the monstrosity that Malvus revealed he had been making down in this facility.
She kept to the back of the group, watching the others react to the reveal of this creature. A smile creeping back across her features when Sirona walked up to the glass and asked for a demonstration of the creatures abilities. It was a simple request, but one Ela was curious to see the result of
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Post by Darth Forente on Jan 2, 2020 11:28:32 GMT -8
After Darth Malvus left him, Darth Forente turned to his apprentice with a stoic expression on his face. "Termina, go and bring me my robes. I am no longer expecting a violent confrontation with Malvus." The younger woman nodded her head in a bow and quickly made her way to the speeder, back to the ship, and then returned to the Estate. Forente changed out of his armor and into his robes in a nearby refresher. He left his apprentice in charge of caring for his gear and clipped his long, lightsaber hilt to his belt.
He waited for some time, wandering between different drawing rooms, salons, and foyers, eyeing artwork that was decadent and expensive to normal folk, but unimportant in his eyes. He knew it was all a mask that Malvus needed to maintain here on Eriadu. He was scrutinizing a particularly abstract sculpture, when his commlink sounded with a message that provided him with clearance to the Estate and a request to join his step-father below. He returned to his apprentice and dismissed her back to the ship, before taking the turbolift down. He followed the instructions to reach Malvus and the rest of the group.
As he approached, he eyed those standing about, his sulfur yellow eyes peering from behind his mask, accompanied by a glowing red-orange fog that billowed out from the seams of his robes. Not seeing too many impressive people or signatures, he turned his attention to the beast. "Is this what you were wanting to show me as proof, Malvus?" The question would sound derisive to anyone who did not know Forente, though Malvus would simply understand it as Vallen's tambor to his voice.
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Post by Darth Malvus on Jan 5, 2020 13:05:51 GMT -8
Malvus turns as Darth Forente enters. His own gaze slowly returning to the Orzi.
Indeed it is, Lord Forente. You just arrived to see a demonstration.
Accepting the request of his new apprentice, the Sith keyed the comlink beside the viewport.
Security Master, bring forth three of our guards. Give them stun batons and riot shields for this demonstration.
The lead member nods through the viewport and begins directing the tamers and calling for the trio of security guards. During this time, Malvus turned to those present to explain some details of the Orzi specimen before them.
This Orzi is the first capable specimen. Right now, it is proficient in melee weaponry and hand-to-hand combat. In the future, it will be taught tactics, strategy, and how to utilize a blaster. With its capabilities thus far, the project has already begun to invest in... a class below this one's potential, a mere grunt that can still get the job done.
There were future ideas involving the breeding of tacticians, strategists, commanders, elite guards, and even force sensitive varieties, but these were merely in the testing phase and not all cards should be revealed at this time. Malvus turned as one of the side doors, within the specimen's room, opened. Three guards came out, armed with the electrified batons and each carrying a riot shield. The Orzi looks at them curiously, keeping a slight distance.
Malvus keys the comlink.
Begin.
The creature immediately turns to the sound of the voice, but looks forward at the sound of footsteps. One of the guards rushed forward, shield pointed directly, aiming to slam against the ashen skinned humanoid. However, the moment the guard came within just a few feet, everything almost became a blur.
The Orzi suddenly moved to the side, allowing it to grab hold of the guards arm and snap it in half like a twig. The guard's scream of agony echoed through the room before it was silenced by the creature's strong fist to the neck. Immediately, the specimen grabbed the shield and baton, rushing at the remaining two guards. The first barely got a parry with his shield before the protector was knocked out of his hand with Orzi's own shield. A shock to the chest stunned the guard temporarily before the Orzi's shield caved in the guard's head. Without the shield, the Orzi still went on. It slammed the baton against the last guard's shield repeatedly before forcing its enemy to the ground. From there, the Orzi simply smashed the baton enough till the shield was too dented to be of use and its fist began pounding the guard's body with the protection gone. The fight ended when two of the tamers rushed forward and electrified the creature, making it halt its frenzy.
Malvus points above them were a screen detailed the martial efficiency of this specimen, labeled Subject 37, in comparison to several others in the past. Its efficiency, at this level of training, capped at seventy-two percent compared to the closest competitor, which was below forty percent. The Sith Lord then turns to those gathered.
You are all looking at a future class of warriors, a revived Massassi caste, that will bring a new age of fear to our enemy.
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Post by Darth Sirona on Jan 6, 2020 7:28:50 GMT -8
Nidana watched on in morbid fascination. While watching these men be beaten and brought down by the creature wasn't the most pleasant, she did revel in watching this being of flesh, blood, and sorcery do its work. Sirona didn't need the screen to tell her how much of a success this Orzi was. It did, however, reveal how much progress and work had been made. Taking a step back from the glass, she bowed to her master.
Thank you for indulging me, master. Her eyes soon went back to studying the creature. A marvelous example of things that would be taught to her in time.
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Post by Luxeria on Jan 6, 2020 12:18:53 GMT -8
Luxeria allowed her presence to relax as Malvus motioned for her to do so. In the end, she didn't receive any form of disappointment from her former master and listened as he gave Ela her a single warning. With that, she turned and followed the group as they continued deeper into the facility. She could only hope that the Sith would prove herself a useful person and true to this potential Malvus spoke of or she was handed off to another to play babysitter. As with most of the Sith, she had little time for the weak or the incompetent.
Checkpoint after checkpoint they passed as the feelings that surrounded them changed, reflecting that which was carried within each of the chambers they passed. Failure and death were carried in the air, be it from experiments gone wrong or guards being on the receiving end of that which was unpleasant. Before long, they arrived with the observation room and the creature was brought out. She stood off to the side of the group, her arms crossed as she let her gaze fall upon the creature. Being a creation of Malvus's, she didn't doubt what it could be capable of as a successful project. Yet, she didn't appear amused by the creature. She did not discount the value of Alchemy and Magic, the study of the Dark-side in its various forms. Each practice of the Sith held great value in its progression, that much she knew and for that, held respect for. Yet, this wasn't her area of expertise in which her strength progressed. She was a manipulator and seductress first and foremost and an assassin and warrior second. To her, this was just another creature or soldier to be used as needed. Still. she couldn't help but smirk a little more at Sirona's excitement. She would follow in Malvu's footsteps more than she ever could.
The voice of another then cut through the air, causing her to look back at the doorway. Another entered, one she faintly remembered. Vallen, or as Malvus now called him Forente, was one she hadn't seen in many years. In the early months of her training, he had come here along with Zuka and Flvin. It was after their assault on Alzoc III and at the time her master had chosen to become the Voice of the Dark-Side and recreating the One Sith. It was then that the raids against heretic Sith groups began across the galaxy, cleansing worlds from false Sith ways that weakened them and claimed them for their own. A time before they ever joined the Blackguard under Viox.
Not saying a word to Forente, she returned her attention to the room below as they bore witness to the creature's capabilities. A formidable being, that much she could agree to. She did wonder about that ferocity, however. Were they easy to manipulate? Or would that nature break their control over them and turn the very Sith they served into casualties? Would they become wasted as they struck these wild Orzi down? Time would tell as she knew Malvus wouldn't just put them into play just because one subject survived. She knew he would ensure that they remained loyal to them and that their ferocity would always be aimed forward at the enemy.
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Post by Elarinya on Jan 15, 2020 1:33:31 GMT -8
Ela's attention was split between the Orzi as it brutishly tore apart the three guards that had been sent in to face it, and watching Sirona's reaction to it. Both were equally interesting to watch. The Orzi proved itself a formidable warrior, and a rather savage one as it pummeled the final guard. Her gaze briefly lifted to the screens above the window. Not particularly sure what to make of the various stats and information output to the screens. She raised an eyebrow out of curiosity as Malvus spoke of this Orzi being a revived Massassai caste. While her knowledge and understanding of the Purebloods was still incomplete, She knew that the Massassai had been brutish warriors of the Purebloods. Meanwhile the Kissai had served as the ruling caste.
Her attention briefly returned to Sirona as the woman thanked her Master for the display. The woman clearly more interested in the training that lay ahead of her after seeing the Orzi in action. Ela's attention then shifted to the Zeltronian woman that stood next to her. Maethoriel's expression seemed unchanged as she watched with a seemingly detached curiosity. She could not help but wonder just how much the woman knew of this project compared to Sirona, Luxeria, and Forente - the last to arrive - all of whom seemed to have been in the dark about this project
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Post by Darth Forente on Jan 15, 2020 9:45:07 GMT -8
Forente narrowed his eyes as Malvus began the demonstration. He watched, unmovingly, as the beast crushed the first man's neck and began to relentlessly pummel the second man. Forente recognized this ferocity, this unhinged fury. He knew where it came from, first-hand, even before Malvus revealed that the beast had been created using Massassi genetic material. "I trust Lady Zabar's experiments provided you with enough information and data to complete these tests?"
He closed his eyes, the sulfur color of them disappearing behind his mask. It was the only hint of any sort of emotion. When he reopened them, he was staring directly at Malvus. "Might I remind you have volatile the Massassi genetic code is? I figured your time with me would at least temper some caution into this sort of thinking, Malvus." He shook his head. "Did you manage to avoid any sort of psychosis and psychological disorders with these beasts? Afterall, that is what plagued me for years, the insanity that the Massassi DNA brought me."
He looked about the room again, still not recognizing anyone, nor truly being recognized by anyone either. It was not their fault, masked as he was. But even unmasked, his face was different. The Massassi genetic code had been purged from his own, when his apprentice resurrected him into a cloned body.
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Post by Darth Malvus on Jan 18, 2020 18:01:05 GMT -8
Malvus turns to Forente. He shakes his head.
Your mother's notes didn't help this experiment. This has been a private project for years... even before I met her.
Malvus had always sought to create a soldier, a true Sith soldier, that was ideal to fill the ranks of armies. Time and time again, the experiments either went mad or proved physically stable for a few short days. There was the attempts at cloning to speed up the process, but that only led the maddening. His patience wore thin, but with renewed resolve, Malvus revived the project as he took Luxeria under his wing.
The Sith Lord turns back at the creature who was surrounded by tamers now, snarling at them to back off his prize. The prize being the two dead forms.
I never had those issues, Forente, because I didn't use the Massassi genetic code. I examined a few notable species, such as Klatooinians, Tusken Raiders, and Kaleesh. Ones noted for their warlike culture and thus have bodies that are molded into warriors. Over time, I was able to create a formula that augments and mutates the genes of a human to create this species, the Orzi. Humanity is... a rather abundant species to experiment on after all. I have found their genes to be quite adaptive to adjustments.
Malvus glances over at the Orzi, who continued to snarl, despite being shocked a couple times to back down.
What you see is the product of pure alchemy, utilized nothing more than a host body. The Sith Magic does the rest. In the future, I plan to establish other methods from which these Orzi can be spawned at a greater rate. However, if properly nurtured and matured, champions and commanders can be created.
Malvus glances at Forente.
I merely called them the revived Massassi for lack a better term. They are meant to serve the role of the former Massassi as our lieutenants and our warriors on the frontlines.
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Post by Darth Sirona on Jan 20, 2020 20:35:25 GMT -8
Having gotten to witness the creature's skills finally, Sirona turned to take in the rest of her companions for what felt like the first time. She had been so excited and nervous before, that much of what she had experienced was just a blur. Malvus and Luxeria she knew, or at least their reputations. But the other three she was unsure of. And as a rule didn't trust. Not completely anyway. Malvus trusted them, and that was enough for her to not immediately slink away into a corner and not return till they left, but enough that now her excitement was at a normal level, she wouldn't say much in front of them. However, she did pay close note to what was being discussed between Forente and Malvus, for future use.
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Post by Elarinya on Jan 31, 2020 1:43:22 GMT -8
As little more than a guest of Luxeria's, Elarinya kept to herself at the back of the room for now. The discussion between Malvus and Forente crossing dangerously into personal topic territory. Something she cared little to get herself involved in. Though the mention of Forente having meddled with Massassi DNA did pique her interest for a moment. Even after all these years and generations, the Sith still sought to steal from the purebloods. Such disastrous set backs served any outsider for trying to meddle where they should not be
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