Whill Shaman Dažbog
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Post by Whill Shaman Dažbog on Dec 31, 2020 12:39:55 GMT -8
The Imperial control sector, also known as the Emperor's Ruling City, was the capital city of the planet Byss during Emperor Palpatine's reign. Spanning an entire continent, it contained all the shipyards, industrial complexes, and administrative areas needed to run the Empire, including the Imperial Freight Complex. The Emperor's Citadel was located in the center of the control sector.
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 31, 2020 23:43:38 GMT -8
Continued from here...Harnan descended into the depths of the Citadel, a squad of Purge Troopers in tow a few paces behind him. There were purportedly a great number of ancient and dark artefacts that filled the vaults within the Citadel's vaults. Harnan suspected a number of them had already been plundered or looted before. But the vaults were expansive and descended many levels down the spire that reached to the surface of Byss. But these vaults were not empty. Dark and twisted creatures had been left behind by the long dead Emperor to guard his treasure vaults. The Ren's task was to clear out the last of these beasts that still lived, making it safe for them to explore the vaults and post Purge Troopers down here. Harnan drew his shield and lightsaber pike, activating the red blade ready for combat
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Post by Nicademus Delvardus IV on Jan 12, 2021 14:03:56 GMT -8
With the return of an Imperial faction to Byss, the Ruling City erupted with clamor and joy. It had been long since they had seen an Imperial banner fly high over the central building for planetary administration. Although it was small, the presence of Stormtroopers was a welcomed sight as well. The first thing that the resurgent Empire did was reactivate the industrial complex, left behind by the late Reborn Emperor and those that followed him. Shipyards, factories, assembly lines, and more roared to life with the resurgence of vitality within their once dark, cold halls. Byss would roar with the fire of Imperialism once more!
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Feb 3, 2021 2:33:01 GMT -8
The descent into the vaults beneath the Imperial Citadel had mostly gone uneventful. Sithspawn had littered the halls, but Harnan had dispatched them all, with the occasional aide of the Purge Troopers. Soon enough, however, the vaults were cleared out and secured. In the days and weeks that would follow, the Imperial Palace was restored, with Purge Troopers garrisoning here while quarters for the Ren were setup. A mix of Purge Troopers and regular Stormtroopers patrolled the city and the planet.
The defences were brought back online and the people were reconnected with the wider Galaxy once more. Governor Haro Bibble was granted an apartment and office on Byss, so he could use them when he visited and focused his attention upon ensuring Byss' status as a Fortress World once more
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Vardus Ren
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Post by Vardus Ren on Feb 9, 2021 9:31:54 GMT -8
"Hellspawn"
Said Vardus, the blade going back into the hilt, the hissing going away. The deformed being, hard to ascertain its nature, laid with a burning hole in the chest. It had clawed through two Purge troopers before Ren had dispatched it. The cloaked and masked individual turned heels, after the sargeant notified him of the successful nature of their venture towards the lower levels of the complex. The unnatural thing had a thick skin and several apendages that were vaguely humanoid. But they had seen worse.
He walked towards the upper levels, where he hoped to find his master.
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Feb 16, 2021 4:02:23 GMT -8
Harnan Ren stood in the rebuilt command centre of the Imperial Citadel, overseeing the holo displays showing the situation in orbit and on the ground at the site known as the Black Stone Citadel. By the time Vardus would arrive, commanders were moving about the room, co-ordinating with the fleets in orbit that had arrived to deal with the incursion of ships that had arrived to Byss. Garrison forces were also being deployed across the city, setting up barricades and artillery on the edges of the city.
Harnan sensed the approach of Vardus and turned towards the newest Ren
Finished your little escapade down to the vaults I see... Good, because a new situation has arisen that could well provide an opportunity for you to prove your skill...
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Vardus Ren
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Post by Vardus Ren on Feb 17, 2021 2:14:47 GMT -8
Harnan Ren stood in the rebuilt command centre of the Imperial Citadel, overseeing the holo displays showing the situation in orbit and on the ground at the site known as the Black Stone Citadel. By the time Vardus would arrive, commanders were moving about the room, co-ordinating with the fleets in orbit that had arrived to deal with the incursion of ships that had arrived to Byss. Garrison forces were also being deployed across the city, setting up barricades and artillery on the edges of the city.
Harnan sensed the approach of Vardus and turned towards the newest RenFinished your little escapade down to the vaults I see... Good, because a new situation has arisen that could well provide an opportunity for you to prove your skill... The Ren placed the closed fist over the chest. "What it is thy bidding my master?"The mask concealed his voice, giving it a deep tone. Menacing and threatening. Tall and dark-clothed. He placed both hands on the belt, where the lightsaber hung. "What needs to be done?"His thoughts remained calm, a tranquil ocean on the surface, while hatred and anger boiled underneath. |
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Feb 25, 2021 20:08:07 GMT -8
Post-Incursion by Kaine Australis and Lord Nexus
The Leviathan Rift Mountains had become the Leviathan Rift Crater, with the entirety of the Black Stone Citadel having been reduced to ash and debris. Whatever tunnels had survived the orbital strikes, were now buried beneath the ground or collapsing. The Ruling City had burned and districts reduced to rubble after the interlopers had, against all odds, managed to survive and escape the Leviathan Rift. The plague that had been released had been contained and Harnan had been merciless in eradicating it. Since then, however, the sections of the city that had been destroyed were repaired and rebuilt anew. The People of Byss knew that what they had witnessed when hundreds, if not thousands, had been burned by the turbolaser fire was a mercy. Many more could have died because of the actions of the madman many recognized as the former ruler. Any pockets of resistance and loyalists had disavowed their oaths in light of his actions.
While Harnan still dis liked the Imperials, he had to admit that their propaganda machine was incredibly effective. The Ren and First Order had already been favourably viewed by the citizens of Byss, who were staunch Imperialists. But now they were held in high regard as the protectors of Byss. A part that the Master of the Ren was all too happy to play, if it meant loyalty to the Ren
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Apr 10, 2021 5:04:59 GMT -8
While the restoration of the City had been completed, works continued across the Ruling City as upgrade works were completed on various manufacturing planets. Boosting the planet's ability to produce and export goods while also improving its defence. The Imperial Citadel was also under going works to rebuild the living quarters and transform it into another Citadel similar to the one the Ren had upon Prakith. Byss would become the Ren's final retreat location should anything ever happen and Prakith fell
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Neith Ren
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Post by Neith Ren on Jul 12, 2021 3:31:59 GMT -8
Neith stood on the highest balcony in the Imperial Citadel as the last of the work crews finished their work and cleared out. The entire structure had been reinforced to withstand attack, with a new dedicated shield generator making the Citadel almost impregnable. Within, the rooms had all been refurbished and upgraded. Each Ren had a living quarter of their own to adorn in what ever fashion they saw fit. Training facilities had been expanded. The throne room now served a dual purpose as a command centre and meeting place. Purge Troopers were stationed throughout the building as security.
For the time being, it was Neith's own little domain to rule over. But with the construction done and Fiora beginning her training, Neith would soon have to return to Prakith. For now though, she enjoyed the view
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Aug 25, 2021 5:01:53 GMT -8
The build up of the Ruling City - and by extension, Byss - continued in the weeks and months that passed by. The prevalence of the Purge Troopers and the emblem of the Ren decorating flags across the city was reminder and sign enough of who truly ruled here. Those who proved loyal to the Ren were rewarded and raised up, while those who harboured treasonous thoughts were struck down and replaced. While the Citadel sat upon Prakith, the Palace was located upon Byss
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Post by Salvatore Kasalle on Aug 27, 2021 10:11:10 GMT -8
Maintaining their position as one of the aspiring Imperial noble houses, House Kasalle has purchased various warehouses within the center of the grand empire, that spanned across major parts of the galaxy. While an estate on the planet isn't finished, a small garrison of Household Guards was still maintaining security around the quite exotic palace that was constructed. Taking elements from Neimoidian architecture, the pagode-like building was flanked by various bureaus and other skyscrapper-like structures, that could fill the size of various company employees, perhaps even a smaller army.
With new wares arriving from Aargau and Prakith each week, preparations were made as the influence of the Kasalle Company and their family members featured also a glint of their presence. Next to their own flags, the banners of the Ren decorated the plaza before the massive complex, that was located in the eastern parts of the Ruling City. |
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Nov 20, 2021 4:32:04 GMT -8
Within one of the Ren operated shipyard facilities, a team was secluded away to design and then produce the Wyvern-class Stealth Fighter at the direction of Harnan Ren. The project was treated with the greatest of security: the whole project was conducted in an off site warehouse, with all computer systems maintained on their own internal air-gapped network. Supplies were masked under several other programs and companies. The most loyal of Purge Troopers were assigned as security and to track every member of the team. Harnan was taking no risks that information relating to the Wyvern would get leaked to to anyone hostile or friendly.
Only one ship of its kind would ever exist and the Galaxy would only find out about it once its pilot flew it
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 3, 2021 2:21:16 GMT -8
Work continued on in secret upon Byss, as the Wyvern-class Stealth Fighter design was prototyped and tested. Each version for testing was completely destroyed to ensure its technology would not fall into enemy hands or anyone else within the First Order. Despite all of the precautions and measures he had taken, Harnan still had contingencies for the event any one of those working on the project attempted to go rogue.
Once the testing phase was over, construction began in earnest upon the Wyvern. Its frame and internal components taking shape with accuracy and care
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 20, 2021 15:56:22 GMT -8
The Wyvern was quickly taking shape as its internal components were fitted in place and the cables and tubing were run through the inside of the hull. The external plating was then fitted in place. Thanks to the hover supports, the Wyvern was currently in its flight configuration, with half of the hull plating for the main body in place. Technicians were slowly working from the wing tips back toward the "elbow" connector points where landing gear extended from and a support strut connected the wings to the body of the vessel. It would not be long now until the vessel was completed and ready for its recipient
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Neith Ren
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Post by Neith Ren on Dec 21, 2021 15:36:07 GMT -8
The TIE/es Assault Shuttle had taken off from Prakith an made the relatively short hyperspace jump from the Ren capital to Byss without incident. Once it appeared above Byss, it transmitted Neith's clearance codes and was allowed past the defences and down to the Ruling City. The skyline had not changed a lot, save for the fact that the industrial sector was booming as it produced parts, ships, vehicles, and weapons for the Ren and the First Order. This meant traffic was usually busy, except for around the centre piece of the city, The Imperial Citadel.
A no fly zone has been established around the building, with Trooper patrols impounding any vehicle foolish enough to try cut through it. Thus the TIE/es once again transmitted clearance codes ahead of its approach to the Citadel. Once received, the Shuttle was guided into one of the landing bays where the pilots set the craft down.
Neith disembarked the vessel first, taking in the view of the hangar bay. It had been a few months since she'd last been here, but surprisingly little had changed in that time. A few more of the latest starfighters sat in the Fighter racks, ready for deployment, but that was it. That said, it did feel nice to visit again
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Fiora Ren
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Post by Fiora Ren on Dec 21, 2021 16:05:53 GMT -8
She had spent most of the short trip over silently in her seat. Contemplating recent events and those that would soon come to pass: both those that the First Order were actively working on and outcomes she had seen through the Force. The Empire was on the move, and she would need to keep working hard, if not harder, to keep up with it all. She also could not shake this feeling of impending doom, her visions providing her no insight into what specifically was about to happen.
Though even if she did know what was going to happen, there was little she could do to change it. Converging points of time were unchangeable. No matter how you tried to approach the lead up to them, they could not be changed or avoided. Harnan had explained these "inevitabilities" once, recounting how her Mother had thought she was powerful enough to change them. It was little solace, knowing there was nothing she could do to change such events when they came to pass.
She was quickly shaken from such thoughts as the Shuttle landed and Neith was disembarking the ship. She quickly pushed herself up out of the seat and followed Neith down into the hangar bay. She'd not actually visited Byss yet, since her training as a Ren started on Prakith she had not made many trips off world. It was an exciting feeling to be here, not just because Harnan had some gift for her, but because this was the Ren's secondary base of operations. Perhaps going forward she would get to spend some more time here
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 21, 2021 21:32:19 GMT -8
As soon as the Wyvern had been completed, it was loaded into a stealth transport and moved from the construction site and taken to the Imperial Citadel. The moment the craft left though, the Purge Troopers turned their weapons upon the crews and massacred them all. Anyone that was associated with the Project was tracked down and unfortunate ends were brought about. Ensuring that the project would live and die with those that made it. To cover it up, an explosion was orchestrated in a nearby factory to look like industrial espionage between groups looking to gain contracts from the Ren
Crews unloaded the Wyvern at the Imperial Citadel and placed it in one of the hangar bays, while Harnan strolled across a different hangar bay to greet Neith and Fiora as they disembarked from the transport. Despite her new armour and helmet, it was clear Fiora was marvelling at the new location. A small smile forming as it was hidden by his own helmet
Welcome to Byss, the once former Imperial Capital, and now a Fortress World for the Ren. The armour looks good on you kid... I see you also survived Neith's little training test. We'll make a Knight of you yet...
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Fiora Ren
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Post by Fiora Ren on Dec 22, 2021 0:43:18 GMT -8
She turned toward the opening of the hangar bay, looking out across the massive city that covered a considerable amount of the planets surface. It reminded her of the Coruscant skyline to an extent. There was just so much going on constantly. Her attention was then pulled back around toward Harnan as he approached and congratulated her. She smiled behind her mask
Thank you, Master... I can only keep doing my best to make you proud...
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 22, 2021 1:55:29 GMT -8
He reached up and slid his helmet off, cradling it under his left arm. His right hand reached out and activated the control on Fiora's helmet, causing it to release so he could remove it. He looked her right in the eyes then, with nothing between them
Fiora... I couldn't be more proud of you. I always have been, from the moment you came to Prakith and joined us... Catch...
He tossed her helmet the short distance between them, her hands quickly reaching out to catch it so as it would not fall to the ground
Come along, and let me show you the gift I have for you...
He turned around then and led the way across the Hangar Bay and through the fortress to the next bay over where the Wyvern-class Stealth Fighter was currently sitting in its landing configuration. Harnan took a step to the side, letting Fiora take in the full view of the ship
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