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Post by Darth Saress on Apr 12, 2015 13:52:55 GMT -8
As I stood next to Malvus and awaited his order, I noticed that man Malvus was communicating with had glanced in my direction. My yellowish-red eyes glanced back toward him, my uncaring face showing no interest whatsoever. Who is this man and what business did he have here with Lord Malvus? Instead of dealing with this political madness, Malvus could be training me in the advanced arts of Sith Magic. I longed to dip my fingers into that well of madness, but apparently, political matters came first. I kept my eyes focused on the stranger as his energy washed over me just briefly. My already annoyed eyes narrowed as I balled my fists slightly and returned the favor upon him. I could feel the ancient power of Shadow spiking out of my being and mixing with my own Dark Aura. I stared at the man with careless eyes as my aura returned to a docile state. A slight sigh escaped passed my lips as I continued to stand next to my Lord, my patience truly being tested. I did not speak, for it was not in my place to interfere in a discussion of my Master. But as I stood there, my eyes remained frozen upon the Sith before me.
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Post by Darth Malvus on Apr 12, 2015 17:53:58 GMT -8
"It is his desire to consolidate our holdings and bring firm Imperial control to our territory. It has been a time of upheaval so a firm hand is needed to prevent any erosion..."He glanced to his right as they walked, twisting his head slightly to look at Malvus."With that in mind my purpose here is two-fold. First I am here to pick up the troops Major was training here..."He paused as his eyebrow arched, waiting for a reaction from Malvus. |
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Post by Kairos on Apr 16, 2015 16:46:24 GMT -8
He was surprised at first by Malus' easy acquiescence to the demand having predicted more resistance to the claim on those assets so he was hardly surprised when the other Sith attempted to impose conditions on the reclaiming of those troops. He was tempted to deny any such conditions just to see where this would go if Malvus was thwarted but he quickly dismissed the thought. He was here to play nice and was in no particular hurry to risk conflict with this man... at least not at this time.
With a slow, measured pace Caed strides over to stand next to Malvus, peering out of the same viewport the the red-skinned being was just looking out of. His gaze took in the domed shape of the Seswenna Hall in the distance and the Memorial Centre a little further to the right, roving across the city scape as he took his time in answering.
"I met Adulph Tarkin once...."
His voice was its usual low whisper but this time there was a distant quality to it.
"It was at a party in this very estate. Just after old Cygnus died..."
His eyes seemed to return from the far-away place they had been, head turning slightly to glance at Malvus.
"A lot of interesting people there. A lot of so-called big fish. So few left around today."
He turned fully to face the tall Sith, inclining his head slightly.
"You will have your three hundred thousand to maintain this sector. Just under five thousand will go with me when I leave, and the rest will mobilise and await pickup. Do you have adequate defenses in place here?
He pretty much knew the answer, having done his homework, but wanted to see if Malvus would be forthcoming with the details of the systems assets. No doubt there were hidden resources here and Caed doubted very much that Malvus would give them up to him. Still, it was worth hearing what Malvus wished for him to know...
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Post by Darth Malvus on Aug 3, 2015 22:15:27 GMT -8
The nightlife of Eriadu City illuminated the fortress-manor that was the Tarkin Estate. Hovercar lines passed by the seemingly impregnable structure of grey metal and hidden armaments. Yet none ventured too close to the lair of Lord Ulric Tarkin, the self-proclaimed inheritor of the Tarkin Estate and assumed ruler of Eriadu. The people of Eriadu always heard his charismatic voice throughout the day; whether it was a live feed or a recording. A means of propaganda to instill loyalty and fervor for their mighty overlord. Yet none saw his face; some whispered he was deformed, others thought he never existed, but none challenged his rule. A million man host stood ready to defend his cause, soldiers inherited from the previous governor of Eriadu. Their presence known throughout the city by the heavy patrols, vigilant squads and the Imperial banners that hung everywhere. It was indeed a typical life on Eriadu ever since the Empire took over and remembering the various Imperial organizations that ruled over the planet many times.
Yet tonight's speech was done by Tarkin's lead advisor, a certain Durrak Yern, who served as the Commander of the Inner Guard and the public spokesman for Lord Tarkin for many times. None took much notice since Durrak was the face of the relatively secretive overlord. Deep within the corridors of the Eriadu Estate, as the midnight speech was spoken across the HoloNet node for Eriadu, Malvus would be working quietly and diligently. For months he had been examining the Sith Necromancy workings of Dathka Graush, acquired on his recent venture to Korriban. Along the way, his search for knowledge came in contact with various records within the database of the Estate, hidden within various protected channels created by Cygnus, his late Uncle. Malvus's eyes came across a known strand of Rahkghoul that was kept safely within the Tarkin Vault and the details of a project known as Blackwing or Imperial bioweapons Project I71A. Science and alchemy, it seems the two could go hand in with the research being done by the Sith Lord.
Calmly a page is turned in the text written by the hand of Dathka Graush, red eyes darting to a nearby holoscreen, examining some records of the Blackwing virus that dated back to the resurgent Sith Empire during the Great Galactic War. Back when the virus was known as The Sickness. Two names came up, Darth Scabrous and Darth Drear, forcing the patient Sith Lord to pull up more records on these two and their own hand in the project. It seemed the Blackwing virus was potent on alien species such as Twi'lek, Rodian and Sullustan. One of its treatments was rather odd, but interesting; the consumption of a Jedi's heart with High-Midicholrian count that was still beating. His eyes turned to the workings of Dathka Graush, whose own necromancy, Tsaiwinokka Hoyakut, seemed to infect anyone it came in touch with. Yet, remembering his encounter with the Sith Zombies, they were all of the Sith Species, a humanoid race. The Rahkghoul plague, on the other hand, infected all it came in touch with...
Malvus began to ponder upon these three. The question being if three aspects from each source could be used to create an even more viral plague itself. The controlling factor of Tsaiwinokka Hoyakut, the spread of Blackwing and the potency of the Rahkghoul...such a design could infect millions, if not, billions. The result, assumed by Malvus, could be a creation that would be under the will of its master, but spread as fast as the Rahkghoul with the transmission pathways of the Blackwing. A cruel grin appeared upon the Sith's face. It was time to reopen the Estate's scientific division...
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Post by Darth Malvus on Aug 29, 2015 16:52:51 GMT -8
Deep within the bowels of the Tarkin Estate rested a state-of-the-art science laboratory. In the days when Cygnus was the undisputed ruler of Eriadu, Malvus knew of his uncle's delight towards experiments and the Sith's science field. The decadent Tarkin had kept a whole library of texts; ancient, strange and even books written by the hand of the late Lord Cygnus. Musing over these files and records, Malvus sanctioned various experiments upon disloyal individuals within his army and society as well as criminals who seemed to be in an endless supply on Eriadu. As the first wave of specimens were brought in, the Sith Lord began to examine what he would use first...
The first wave were touched by a strand of the Rakghoul plague that had been found within the Tarkin Vaults. This first wave were under heavy guard by reactivated YVH-1 Battle Droids, one of the many details attached to the Tarkin Estate by Cygnus's well known paranoia. The usage of droids ensured orders were carried out effectively and without question. That and the fact that there would be a quick response to any breakouts. YVH droids patrolled the hallway regularly and unceasingly. Even in the experimental chambers, Malvus had ordered about twenty of these to stand guard with blasters at the ready. Once all preparations had been completed, the experimenting would begin...
The Rakghoul Plague was the production of a certain Sith known as Karness Muur, who designed this in order to have an army to conquer the universe and sought a way to cheat death itself, as many of these projects seemed to show hints of. The Rakghoul plague was transmitted two ways; through the Talisman of Muur which housed the spirit of the late Sith and direct contact with infected persons. Malvus tested this on three groups; humans, aliens and mixed. Each of the three groups showed the same result as the plague did not choose one species over the other, but rather, infected all present and without mercy. This matched date files from Taris and other locations that had encountered the plague throughout eons of history. Malvus ordered his scientists to begin extracting the cause as to why the Rakghoul plague effected all instead of certain species, like Project I71A.
It was the first step in many more experiments to come and the ultimate desire of Malvus to create a new breed of necromancy would be unlocked...
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Post by Luxeria on Sept 6, 2015 14:32:59 GMT -8
Luxeria brought the ship in slowly as she made her way to the Tarkin Estate. All she could do was let of a deep breath as the shipp touched down and Kyra started powering down the systems. She only looked out of the viewpoint of the cockpit for a moment, thinking on what she was doing. She wouldn't sit back and wait for training. She wasn't going to get stronger by doing so. This was what was needed. She only hoped Andor understood her desire.
Finally standing from her chair she made her way out of the ship, grabbing a pack on the way out that she threw over her shoulder. Inside was a couple changes of clothes as well as her three orbs and lightsaber. When she reached the bottom of the loading ramp, she waited, expecting guards to escort her.
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Post by Darth Malvus on Sept 6, 2015 15:03:14 GMT -8
Yet when Luxeria landed, no guards were present; none were waiting for her as she disembarked and none came for awhile. Yet after some time, an entry into the Estate's opened and a squad of YVH droids walked out, blasters within their robotic hands. Accompanying them was a middle-aged human male, dressed in formal attire. He had green eyes and dark brown hair; his posture was that of a military man, yet he did not wear any garments of an army or naval personnel. The YVH droids came to a halt some distance away from the visitor while the human approached the visitor.
So you are the one requesting an audience with my master, Lord Ulric von Tarkin, governor of Eriadu. Hopefully he will be in the mood...
With a sharp gesture of his hand, the male beckoned for Luxeria to follow him and the droids into the Tarkin Estate.
Once inside, the entire place was a large and cavernous complex, filled with artifacts of all kinds; Sith, Jedi, Republic, Empire and so forth. Some detailed outdated lightsaber designs, others displayed texts and pieces of armor from bygone days. It was the desires of Lord Cygnus to fill the Estates with all sorts of treasures, as well as those Tarkins before him. Yet when Cygnus died, the Estates became uninhabited till Ulric came and claimed his inheritance from his decadent uncle who personally welcomed the death of such a man.
The male who showed the way for Luxeria remained quiet and composed. The YVH droids escorting them showing the same sort of attitude as their assigned commander. Yet their procession halted at a pair of massive doors, guarded by a pair of organic soldiers, not droids. The guards listened to the words of the well-mannered male before one proceeded to open the door. The greeter then turned to Luxeria.
My master waits within the library. You will find him among the books and texts that are housed here. Even if you cannot find him, he will find you.
With that note made, the droids and human left the presence of Luxeria and left her alone with doors to the library open, flanked by the two guards who were on duty for this shift. From the open entrance, Luxeria would see tall bookshelves and dimly lit lights within the library. Silence was all that met her from the entrance as it opened.
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Post by Luxeria on Sept 7, 2015 9:03:30 GMT -8
Luxeria nodded as she followed the man in silence. As they progressed through the halls, she took note of all the artifacts, relics from times passed. It was definitely an impressive collection.
When they finally stopped, she looked inside the library as the doors opened, keeping her focus there as the man made his final statement before leaving. She turned towards the door, waiting only a moment before walking inside. She stretched out her feelings, searching for the presence she knew Malvus had. She progressed forward, looking down aisle after aisle for Malvus, uncertain to where he would be exactly. She continued from the front to the back, slowly walking and searching.
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Post by Darth Malvus on Sept 7, 2015 11:42:45 GMT -8
As Luxeria searched for him, the silence of the library was interrupted not only by the footsteps of the female, but a pair belonging to someone else; either trailing her or walking away from her direction. Yet the source of the footsteps could not be located. When they seemed close, they were, in fact, far away. Even within the peripherals of one's line of vision, a dark shape could be seen only to vanish when one looked directly at it. Many knew of the rumors, that the ghost of Cygnus, the former lord of the Estates, lurks within the library, tending to his prized collection of priceless texts and tomes. Yet it was not the ghost following Luxeria...
Do you search for a book or search for the Lord of these halls?
The voice came from out of nowhere and behind Luxeria. It was at that moment that a great presence within the Force sparked up; a presence so powerful that, in metaphorical terms, felt like a gaping maw, ready to devour all within its path. A male form towered behind the Lady of the Sith; a man with red skin, humanoid in features and with dark crimson eyes. His appearance was that of the ancient Sith species, the ones who once ruled Sith Space before the coming of the Exiled Jedi. Clothed in dark robes, the Sith looked down at Luxeria for a moment before speaking further.
You must be the one that my attendants granted an audience to... Darth Luxeria, apprentice of the Grand Inquisitor of the Empire, Darth Andor and a member of the Order of Ruin, a group of Sith who seek to revive the Dark Tide. Surprising to see you not accompanied by your master.
Malvus had done his homework, getting to know the visitor who came to his world. Access to channels laid out by the late Cygnus Tarkin ensured that the Sith could get his information from anywhere and through any means necessary. The Sith went silent, waiting for Luxeria's reply to his statements.
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Post by Luxeria on Sept 7, 2015 12:05:32 GMT -8
Luxeria carried on through the library, taking note of the footsteps, though unable to pinpoint their location. Occasionally, she thought she saw movement only for it to be gone when she looked. Yet, when Malvus spoke and the presence was revealed, she simply stopped. She didn't turn around at first, taking a moment to feel the sensation gained from his presence. Like Andor, like Caad, he held great power and it was an older power, on gained and shaped over many years. It was an intoxicating sensation that caused her eyes to shift for a moment from their normal forest green to their blood red. Taking a deep breath she closed her eye before turning to face him, her eyes opening to look up at him, the color back to green.
When he spoke on about who she was, she felt a bit honored that she was known. At her current level of power and only being an apprentice for a few months, she didn't expect anything to be considered of her. She gave him a bow before letting her gaze meet his eyes before speaking.
"Yes, I am Luxeria. As for my master, Lord Andor has become quite occupied as of late. Trying to build the new order, assign the new Sith who wish to join and testing their worth, as well as dealing with the disturbances of the Jedi, he has had no time for training me or Lura. While I understand the situation and the growth of this new order important, especially to eradicate the Jedi, I will not sit back and wait for training. I spent two years trying to find my way with my gifts when the Jedi denied me training. It was after that when I heard of some Sith residing within the Empire. I will not go another two years before I can progress my knowledge. True enough that I have access to greater knowledge, unlike before, somethings can't be truly learned from a book. They must be taught, experienced. It is why I have come here." She took a deep breath before continuing. "All those who have come to the order and stayed are running around tending to the orders Lord Andor has given to them. However, you left having making yourself known to them, no doubt focusing on your own work. What I seek here is to continue my training until my master can finally make himself available, Lord Malvus."
As he had done to her, she had done before arriving, taking some time to at least learn his name, where he ruled. But there was much unknown about him. Anything else would be learned with time.
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Post by Darth Malvus on Sept 7, 2015 12:23:44 GMT -8
Malvus listened attentively to the words of the Sithling and discovered, immediately, the familiar thirst of knowledge and power, the desire for progress and advancement, that every day, the Sith Lord himself continued to seek for and advance towards. Every day brought new knowledge, every waking moment gave him new power and wisdom. And his unquenchable thirst for these desires was what brought him to Eriadu, to the Tarkin Estates and, finally, to mutilating the corpse and coffin of his late and decadent uncle for depriving his nephew of his rightful inheritance.
The Sith would turn away from Luxeria, walking back down the direction that the two had come from. Malvus did not make any notion, but expected the Sith apprentice to follow.
Progress, power, knowledge...such desires is what makes us Sith. We are bringers of change, holders of power and seekers of information. I trained many in my years of living; in the various forms that I have been before this one. Everyone of my apprentices eventually making a name for themselves in this wide and vast galaxy.
Malvus paused for a moment at a shelf; his hand reached out to adjust a book that wasn't properly put back into place. The Sith wanted a neat library, for it was easier to find books when they were arrayed and not a jumbled mess. The Sith glanced back at Luxeria.
Tell me what you seek from me, youngling. Tell me what you seek to learn, what power you desire to have, what progress you wish to make.
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Post by Luxeria on Sept 7, 2015 16:17:38 GMT -8
As the Sith turned and began to walk away, talking as he did, Luxeria followed close behind. As he spoke, she took in his words. By what he said, coming here was a wise choice. She thought like him, the desire for greater power and never stopping that search, always looking for a way to learn. With what he said, he would aid her if what she wished of him aligned with what he knew.
When he asked of what she sought and wanted to learn, she stopped to think. It was the same question that Andor had asked when she became his apprentice. She thought that by now, she would know, but the truth was that she was still in the beginning stages of training, learning the very basic of skills only faintly glancing upon what truly could be obtained. But the truth was that her answer hadn't really changed. She looked back to where he was and spoke with certainty and confidence.
"I desire to learn all I can, anything that grants me power. But for what I desire more specifically is the ability to control. To persuade, to dominate, to break the minds of others in whatever fashion serves best. To create illusions and dreams, altering the senses and perception of others. That is what I seek above all. But in times when simple control is never enough, I wish to know the ways of combat, the ways to hurt, torture, and kill those that stand against me."
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Post by Darth Malvus on Sept 7, 2015 18:21:30 GMT -8
Malvus gazed at young human for a long time. Many times before her, the Sith had come across persons similar to her desires. Yet did not hold the resolve, the determination nor the aptitude to pursue these goals. Many of them failed or disappeared. Even those with the greatest potential seemed to vanish, like Darth Saress. Slowly the Sith turned to face Luxeria fully, his crimson eyes looking down at her.
I can already see your desire to dominate and control, not only through the Dark Side but through your physical form. Many beautiful Sith have used their own features, without touching the Dark Side, to lure enemies to their demise. Every Sith desires control, domination and to break their foes.
Malvus would slowly raise one of his hands as a blue glow began to emit from the skin upon his palm.
You seek to become a sorceror; to use the very power of the Dark Side and the ancient spells of Sith magic and alchemy to cause all sorts of chaos and destruction upon your foes. Just as Naga Sadow used powerful Sith magic to draw up illusions of vast armies and fleets to strike fear and terror into the Jedi and their Republic.
A grin slowly appears upon the red face of the Sith. A grin of intrigue and cruelty.
You have come to the right Sith, youngling...for I hold the secrets that you seek. The very power you seek to gain as a sorceress and a seductress...to become a true Dark Lady of the Sith. I shall mold you into a vessel of the Force, where the very flick of your fingers can unleash chaos and unprecedented power, just as the Sorcerors of Tund did for me.
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Post by Luxeria on Sept 8, 2015 13:26:04 GMT -8
With each word that was spoken, from what he saw in her, to the fullness of what she desired, to him being the right Sith to learn such things from, it all sank within her mind. She might have lacked the experiences and emotions to fully draw upon the Dark-side as Lura did, but she possessed the greater logic. However, it proved a hindrance when she saw the purpose of what Andor trying doing to her at times, especially their meeting and making her feel he was about kill her, making her hate him with a deep passion. But if what Gavin gave her proved true, she would gain what she needed to descend further. And with the training from Malvus, she would indeed gain what she had sought for. And when she did, she would be ready to take on Andor down the road.
She couldn't hide the small smirk that grew on her face knowing what she sought was held within these walls and within the mind of the one before her. Through his tutelage, she would gain power greater than what she originally wanted. This simple truth excited her, the bit of darkness in her swirling with said excitement, making her eyes turn blood red.
"I look forward to what you have to teach me, Master Mavlus."
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Post by Darth Malvus on Sept 8, 2015 17:26:30 GMT -8
Before the Sith could speak, his gauntlet beeped. He turned away, lifting his wrist to gaze upon a flashing yellow button. Gently the Sith presses it, revealing a small holo-image of a female dressed in a lab coat. Malvus speaks to the woman.
Doctor Vihn, is there anything to report on the experiments?
Yes, My Lord, and I think you need to come and see one of the specimens immediately. It is very urgent.
Urgency was within her tone, perhaps even fear. Malvus could sense it within the female doctor. He cuts the communication and glances at Luxeria who was still nearby. Perhaps he could offer her a view of what it meant to be a sorcerer.
Come with me, Luxeria. I shall show you the work of refined research and dedicated effort; born from the magic of Old Sith and tested within many fields of science and alchemy.
The imposing Red Sith turns away and walks down the aisle of the library they were in towards a blank wall. Once there, Malvus reaches his hand forward and a scanner suddenly pops from the wall. A needle inserts directly into his palm, taking a sample of blood before retreating. Moments later, the wall moved aside revealing a secret turbolift. Malvus stepped onto it and waited for Luxeria to join him.
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Post by Luxeria on Sept 9, 2015 13:22:03 GMT -8
Luxeria simply listened at the conversation, picking up on the urgency. It sounded like things were getting interesting elsewhere. When he wanted her to follow, she simply nodded as she kept close behind him until they reached the wall. She didn't even have time to wonder why they came to it as the scanner appeared and in turn revealed the turbo lift. Her head dropped just slightly, seeing that some things he studied and sought to master was kept hidden away from prying eyes. Just after Malvus entered, she walked in beside him, waiting for what he wished to show her.
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Post by Darth Malvus on Sept 10, 2015 7:28:23 GMT -8
The hoverlift would take them to a facility far below the Estates. As the door opened, Malvus was sure that Luxeria would note the heavy amount of security as YVH droids patrolled, armed with top-line blasters and equipment. There were even areas that held twenty of them, despite there being only a few scientists. As Malvus walked down the main venue, the female doctor from before intercepted him, handing the Sith a datapad.
My Lord, I called you down here to see something urgent. It involves Specimen N-26. We were just going over some times when...well...you had best see for yourself...
Malvus put his mind into the place of science. He knew what he was conducting down here and why Specimen N-26 had been infected with; a dosage of Imperial Bioweapons Project I71A, also known as Blackwing. They had adjusted the strand since its last usage to test other specimens and its potency. The female brought Malvus and Luxeria to Block N and activated the door. It was like a massive prison cell bloc; around a hundred specimens were locked up behind shields...yet they didn't look like people. The specimens looked infected, diseased and even decaying. As they headed for cell 26, Malvus glanced at Luxeria.
These specimens have been infected with various forms of plagues. These specific ones were infected with Blackwing, a virus that resulted in zombie manifestation. It was created by Darth Drear in the hopes of creating an agent for immortality. The performed agent was released on the world of Odacer-Faustin. It was found later in 1 ABY by the Empire and renamed Imperial Bioweapons Project I17A, or Blackwing. Its a self-aware virus mind you...
Malvus halted at the cell of Specimen N-26. The shielded doorway remain up, but there was a comm link between the outside and the inside. Within was the decaying specimen who appeared to be of Neimoidian, or what remained of it. The creature seemed silent and still as Malvus examined him from the shielded area. His eyes glanced at the female doctor. Then he heard a whisper. His eyes immediately turned back to the specimen as the whisper, inaudible at first, began to sound more clearly through the creature's bloated tongue and decaying mouth.
Gr-... Gran-... Gr-Grand... Grandfather...
At that moment, the mouth of the zombie opened and out poured thousands of flies. They slammed against the shielded area and the surrounding cell perimeters as more poured out of the creature's mouth. Malvus immediately keyed a comlink on the side of the cell.
Termination protocol! Cell N-26, Fire Array now!
The alarm went off in Cell N-26 moments before panels on the wall moved to reveal black muzzles, at least four on each of the three walls. A click was heard and, from the muzzles, poured white-hot flames. The entire cell bloc was engulfed as the specimen and flies were incinerated. Yet before the end, the creature screamed loudly, as if with joy. As the flames licked at its decaying skin, the creature extended its arms to the ceiling.
I... I am free! I am... coming... Gr-Grand... Grandfather!
And within moments, the diseased Neimoidian was engulfed and incinerated. There was nothing but the black residue of fire and heat within the white interior of the cell. Malvus turned to the female scientist, gesturing to the cell.
Document what happened. I want it on record and placed at my personal terminal tonight, understood?
Yes, My Lord!
And with that, she ran off to perform her duty. The Sith would turn back to the cell, gazing at it for a long time. His mind wondering who or what this Grandfather was. How could a zombie speak? It was unprecedented and rare to have sentient life still exist within an undead monstrosity.
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Post by Luxeria on Sept 10, 2015 14:57:22 GMT -8
Luxeria followed Malvus out of the elevator, easily noticing the heavy security. Not only was this place hidden, but well guarded just in case. Still, if there was this much effort in keeping it away from prying eyes, big things must take place here.
As the progressed into what seemed to be a prison block, she quickly realized that the occupants were far from the normal prisoners. They were something that might scare the normal, but after seeing the defense around them, plus her own focus, she merely looked among them as they went passed, curious as to what they were. Of course, the answer was quickly answered by Malvus. As he spoke, she couldn't help but think on the name as it seemed familiar.
"Blackwing? It was also known as the Sickness, wasn't it? There were also a crystal by that name as well. A suggested correlation between the two, if I remember right."
There was no answer right away as the reached the cell that held the specimen that the doctor spoke of. She simply watched as the events unfolded before her. She had read about the Sickness during the times of study as Andor had requested of her. Yet, she wasn't fully aware of the outcome other than the zombie manifestation as Malvus had just explained. By what one heard in stories about such creatures, they were mindless, or at least without the capabilities of clear thought as before infection. But based on the response, perhaps this wasn't meant to happen. Then again, it might have simply been more than expected. She simply turned her gaze to him, curiosity clear in her eyes.
"A failure, I take it? Or a possible unexpected advancement?"
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Post by Darth Malvus on Sept 10, 2015 18:40:25 GMT -8
Malvus looks at the room for a little longer before his red gaze turns to Luxeria.
Not a failure, but neither an advancement... It was indeed unexpected nonetheless.
The Sith remains a little longer before deciding to depart the cell of the former specimen N-26. As the Sith Lord walked away with Luxeria, he would bark orders to keep a close eye on other specimens and their behavior. Something did not seem right about this at all; zombies and other infected specimens were meant to lose all consciousness and, thus, be unable to even speak or comprehend what was going on. Yet N-26's behavior was not supposed to happen; it was never meant to happen.
As they drew towards the previously used turbolift, Malvus would finally break the silence between him and Luxeria.
We shall return to the Estates above and begin your training, Luxeria.
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Post by Luxeria on Sept 10, 2015 19:37:47 GMT -8
Even after he spoke, she noticed his gaze stay fixed on the cell for the longest time. It wasn't hard to sort out that he was trying to figure out what happened and why. Based on what little she knew, she thought being turned into these beings made people lose everything about who they were. But this one case was different. Thinking back to this virus originally being created for immortality, perhaps there was a bit of a break through, though it seemed Malvus didn't think as much.
It was only a moment after he left and began ordering the others to keep a close on the other specimens that she turned her gaze from the cell and followed. When he finally spoke again about her training in the lift, she nodded with a smirked before finally looking up to him.
"Good. I can't wait."
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