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| Negotiations in the Dark | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 16 2011, 06:05 PM (461 Views) | |
| Ares | Mar 16 2011, 06:05 PM Post #1 |
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-The Shadow Cruiser entered the nebula of tempestuous gas as it exited Hyperspace after several jumps and the scream of it's subspace engines echoed faintly. It's black skin rippled and twitched as it reacted with the gasses, and it settled into a position once it's sensors picked up the presence of the massive structure that was the Atlas Sphere- -It didn't bother cloaking, or sending hail, or launching anything toward the Sphere, it just sat in space, an ominous shape in the dark clouds of nebulae, like a spider perched on the window ledge. The Atlas sphere sensors did not so much find it, as see it, the shadow skin acting as a natural camouflage from conventional scans, even when uncloaked, and visual confirmation of it's presence was sent via Network to the commandant of the watch, along with subspace recordings of the sounds the ship's engines made when adjusting it's position here and there- |
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| Lord Atlas | Mar 21 2011, 11:27 PM Post #2 |
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Milky Way, Imperious Nebula, Atlas Sphere: The massive sphere sits ominously in the nebula, the gases swirl about the structure obscuring most of it from sight. Long believed to be myth and beyond locating in the dense and infinite nebula, perceptions are shattered on this day. In the Sphere Command center deep within the actual shell, the massive room is filled with hundreds of Priest and Jaffa as dozens of screens mounted along the walls show every aspect of the sphere. From day to day life in one of the many cities that line the interior, to the massive weapons emplacements that repelled the Vanir themselves. In a conference room dozens of Jaffa Commander and Priest sit about a table as a screen on the wall at one end of the room shows the Wraith Cruiser sitting in space still and unmoving. In the shadows at the other end of the table a very familiar voice says,”What does it want?” One of the other Priest at the table says,” It has done nothing since arriving here holiness.” A Jaffa commander quickly says,” With a few minor alterations we can manually lock on with the staff cannon array in that quadrant of the sphere, we can swat that fly with one shot!!” A fury of arguments explodes at the table as the Jaffa Commanders and Priest argue with one another. From the shadows the figure raises it’s hand and all fall silent as the figure leans forward and we see the furious expression of the Demi-Priest Argus. Argus grits his teeth as he says,” That’s why I am here, you fools could not gain a consensus if your mean and base lives depended on it, open a hailing frequency, make sure it is a heavily reinforces security channel, the Titan Net will do the rest.” On the exterior shell of the sphere several continent size transmitting dishes rotate in the direction of the Wraith ship as the powerful transmission lances out…”This is Sphere Command to unknown vessel, you are within restricted space of the Titan Empire, you are ordered to depart or state your intentions immediately, or all necessary and warranted action will be taken in the name of the Titan Emperor Atlas….” |
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| Ares | Mar 23 2011, 07:40 AM Post #3 |
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-The ship returned the frequency of the initial communiqué with an audio only band, heavily overlaid with a data stream. Were one to listen, they would only hear the repeat and return of their own transmission. When a technician pointed out the density of the return transmission, they ran it through a burst data compiler, and split the initial message out of the return- "It's a video, Lord" the technician indiated, and routed it to a main screen. -The screen filled with the pulsing muave hues of the Shadow control console, the mist like blood pooling and swirling around the ground around several shaded figures, who seemed to be there, yet not there at the same time. A central figure was slightly smaller than the near Titan Guard sized shapes spread around it, and the cascade of white hair flowed around a high silver embroidered collar. A pair of grey glowing eyes shown out from under a flat featureless mask adorned with a kind of crown design- "I am the envoy of the Primary, you may call me The Warden," the voice began, a rich, cultured tone, even with the Wraith echo to it, a voice seldom used, but when it was people listened. "I come with an offer for the Lord of the Sphere," -the technicion showed that there was a split screen data, a second video from a similar bridge setup with even more of the deadly Hunter Killers though these were more clearly visible. Two were holding up the mutilated host of the Forest Lord for display. The second video ended and the first began as if programed- "The worm is alive and in our Mistress' tender care, for overstepping his boundaries and overestimating his reach. We offer open negotiation for exchange at your leasure. No response will be taken as no interest. Hostile response Will be met with hostile reaction. Negotiation will take place via communication, no exchange of person from either this ship or your impressive sphere construct is needed." -The masked Warden came closer out of the dark, tall and regal- "Destruction of this ship will be indicitive of hostile intent toward our race entire, and will be answered as such. Know that the guest of our Mistress is not aboard this vessel and any attempt to board, breach or otherwise secure this ship will result in instantaneous destruction of both this vessel and the worm in our possession." "You have ten solar hours…and then we will depart," -the head inclined as if in a bow and the video ended. The ship itself sat still and ominous at it's near extreme sensor range position, and waited. |
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| Lord Atlas | Mar 25 2011, 10:54 PM Post #4 |
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Milky Way, Imperious Nebula, Atlas Sphere: The Demi-Priest Argus kneels in the spacious conference room, he winches as the massive holo-image of the Titan Emperor looms large over the kneeling priest, the demonic voice roars forth,” THEY DARE!!!!!”. Argus timidly looks up and with trembling voice says,” My Emperor, they offer you the key to not only being avenged on your daughter’s murderer, but pulling the chief instigator of the System Lord uprising against you out of the equation.” Atlas’s image grows even larger as Argus shrinks back from the Titan’s ire. Atlas’s eyes narrow dangerously as he says,” They come unbidden to my most sacred and secure facility and “offer” Am-heh, oh he calls himself Selvan’s but a traitor by any other name is the same. These Wraith have no respect for the order of things, nor reverence for the true power in this galaxy, but I will teach them.” Argus dips his head as Atlas says,” But not today, today vengeance and decapitating the insurrection is all that is on my mind. With Selvans gone and Lord Atum working with me, that will leave only these heretics from Kualpuch to deal with.” Atlas grins maliciously as he says,” Ultimate victory is within my grasp, only a few pieces left to move…..Give these beast anything they ask for, but make sure it is the real Selvans, do not fail me in this Argus!” Atlas’s massive form vanishes as Argus rises to knees and quickly walks across the room to the table, taking a seat he keys open the comm.. and says,” Patch me through to the Wraith vessel.” He waits but a few seconds before he begins,” Wraith vessel, I am authorized by his August Majesty the Titan Emperor to parlay with you in the matter of Selvans, you have but to name your price and the Titan Empire will pay it, we will of course need some kind of assurance that it is in fact the real Selvans, but after that, well that depends on you….” |
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| Ares | Mar 26 2011, 11:14 AM Post #5 |
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-The masked and crowned Wrath called the Warden stared back at the screen as Argus made his offer, by proxy for his Lord and Faction. The Warden gave a faint nod to the words, then stepped closer to the view point- "Your offer has been noted, and should it be accepted you will receive the evidence of our claim along with terms of the exchange. Inform your Lord that the Primary is most interested in meeting your Atlas, she has much information about his Son, the one you call Pride.. " -As he turned back around, some of the techs monitoring the ship glanced over a shoulder and in low whispers so as not to be picked up by the monitor- "The ship is changing course!" -The Warden resumed his position in the center of the room, turning back around, all his movement slow as if he had eternity to make them, and focused that glowing nightshade gaze on Argus- "Response will come by way of a single Dart ship. It will stop at these same coordinates and send a hail on this frequency." -As the channel went dead, the view showed the ship, it's ominous spires reaching out like abyssal arms as it turned on it's axis slowly, almost a glory pass, then it's whole structure seemed to shimmer, ripple, and then blend into the nebula like so much smoke and mirrors- -A few minutes later at maximum sensor range a minor blip of activity was noted as it entered hyperspace- |
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| Ares | Apr 2 2011, 12:59 PM Post #6 |
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-A single Shadow dart came slowly screaming through the nebula toward the Atlas Sphere perimeter. It's origin was outside the range of the sphere's sensors but it was broadcasting a open frequency hail on the same channel as the original Shadow ship had earlier- |
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| Lord Atlas | Apr 2 2011, 02:58 PM Post #7 |
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Milky Way, Imperious Nebula: As the small ship sits on the outer sensor perimeter of the sphere it is bombarded by the overpowering communications from the sphere. “To Wraith vessel this is Sphere Command, your return has been expected, state your price and terms for said package…..” |
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| Ares | Apr 2 2011, 08:58 PM Post #8 |
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-A recorded message is relayed from the single Dart, its pilot no more than a basic cloned drone soldier with specific parameters. The recording shows the masked crowned Warden, standing alone in a dark room with only himself backlit by a mauve colored light, which makes his nightshade eyes seem all the more lit. His voice is low toned and echoing as if the chamber he stood in was large, the multitonal chords resonant- "Empire of the Titan, your offer has been accepted. The negotiation is as follows; Our Primary requests the territory formerly under the control of the Forest Lord. Our ships will enter the systems, and scourge their worlds clean of life with the Wild Hunt. We will scour the lands clean of any trace of life, and then move on. You are free to claim what lands remain, we have no need of mineral resources as you do. Should you require slave labor we can" -his hands make a wobble motion- "make room for survivors that can be purchased…" -his hand lowered- "In return for leaving the planets and resources for your empire to collect, we request only the current system we are in to be left alone. Any advances into the territory will be warned once, and then will be met with unquestioned aggression, but we will not forge out into any other system either." "Our Matriarch understands you are in the process of a galaxy wide siege. In return for our peace, the Primary will volunteer our fleet to scourge your enemies as we will do to the Selvan territories, leaving their resources and technology behind. We have no need of either so there is no need to struggle over it." "Should you agree to these terms, the Dart that is relaying this message will gather the simbiote and deliver it to a coordinate and time of your choosing.. the pilot will remain in place until such time. " -The recording ended with the crowned wraith making a faint incline of his head- "We await your reply …" |
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| Lord Atlas | Apr 3 2011, 03:13 PM Post #9 |
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Milky Way, Imperious Nebula, Atlas Sphere: As the Wraith response booms through the comms. to the Atlas Sphere, in the Sphere Control complex Argus nods and with a knowing grin shunts the feed through the Titan Net to the “Titan” class ship “Atok”. The reply message opens up to the Wraith dart as the image of the Titan Emperor appears, Atlas is sitting upon his massive oak throne, his Mar’duk sits perched on the edge of one of the massive arms, it’s red beady eyes glow with their own wicked light, as Atlas strokes it side with his black leather gloved hand. The Titan nods as he says, “This is the Emperor, I find your terms not wholly unappealing, but I have a caveat or two. I will ensure the integrity of your current holdings, and not interfere in your harvesting of Selvan’s Empire, I will even accept the offer of military assistance as a show of kinship and unity, but in return for my benevolence, I ask only that your Primary come herself to deliver the good Lord Selvans into my grasp. I would meet the one who be so bold and brave as to barter with a Titan. Accept these terms and my fleet will drop out of hyperspace near coordinates PBX-470. Until then……” Atlas nods as the Mar’duk hisses and the screen goes dark |
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