Celestoria System
Mortem's Moon
The Reaper looked at the picture one more time, then threw it to the side, dismissing it as garbage. What mattered to it is that the ship's cloak was still active. It started up the engines, and took off from the planet, leaving it in his wake. It knew what had happened, but it didn't care. It needed to get back on the job. It had enough of a break, and the skeletons had proven a good practice run for it's new detonite kunai.
It scrolled through the list, looking for nearby bounties or news for anyone to hunt.
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
"So, these time fellas, you think they brought me back or something along the lines of that?" Mima asked.
[IC] Eternal Galaxy: Shards of Starlight - Part I
10/06/2013, 10:35 PM #191
Sometimes when you're driving down a road, a bug hits your windshield. It's ugly and unpleasant, but you just activate the wipers / cleaning fluid and it's gone in a few seconds. It's just part of driving down the road. You don't dwell on it, because that'd be silly. Bugs aren't worth the time.
You just discard their guts and keep on driving.
10/07/2013, 12:00 AM #192
Celestoria System
Mortem's Moon
Breaking News: NGO Fleet took the offensive against the Delta Division in Helios System near Duon...
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Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
"If the Guardians of Time themselves are interfering...then there's something more going on than just a simple war..." Aion looked at Mima closer. "And they sent you..."
"So...I guess we're getting more questions than answers, huh?" Joe chimed in.
"Seems that way, at least we have a possible explanation..." Nero answered.
Mortem's Moon
Breaking News: NGO Fleet took the offensive against the Delta Division in Helios System near Duon...
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Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
"If the Guardians of Time themselves are interfering...then there's something more going on than just a simple war..." Aion looked at Mima closer. "And they sent you..."
"So...I guess we're getting more questions than answers, huh?" Joe chimed in.
"Seems that way, at least we have a possible explanation..." Nero answered.
10/07/2013, 12:10 AM #193
Nexion System
Planet: Nexus
"Now, do you wish to seek the truth?", Lady Avonna asked John.
John was confused. What exactly was going on here? What legends was she talking about? Would Aurora be able to take him to the Halls of Time?
"What do you mean? What is the Manor of Eternity? What are these legends?", John asked Lady Avonna.
Last edited by S121; 10/07/2013, 12:16 AM. Planet: Nexus
"Now, do you wish to seek the truth?", Lady Avonna asked John.
John was confused. What exactly was going on here? What legends was she talking about? Would Aurora be able to take him to the Halls of Time?
"What do you mean? What is the Manor of Eternity? What are these legends?", John asked Lady Avonna.
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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10/07/2013, 12:14 AM #194
Celestoria System
Space near Mortem
The Reaper tuned back to the report about the battle, possibly to see if there was anyone of unjust among the battle who survived. It personally did not like interefering with that sort of thing, but nothing else of interest was being broadcast aside from what The Reaper considered trash.
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
"So, since those guys are involved, something must be wrong with time, like a loop, or maybe just a paradox or I don't know." Mima said.
Space near Mortem
The Reaper tuned back to the report about the battle, possibly to see if there was anyone of unjust among the battle who survived. It personally did not like interefering with that sort of thing, but nothing else of interest was being broadcast aside from what The Reaper considered trash.
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
"So, since those guys are involved, something must be wrong with time, like a loop, or maybe just a paradox or I don't know." Mima said.
Sometimes when you're driving down a road, a bug hits your windshield. It's ugly and unpleasant, but you just activate the wipers / cleaning fluid and it's gone in a few seconds. It's just part of driving down the road. You don't dwell on it, because that'd be silly. Bugs aren't worth the time.
You just discard their guts and keep on driving.
10/07/2013, 01:52 AM #195
Helios System
Space
"Damn.. I lost the trace" the bioroid sighed as the energy trace disipated faster than she thought. Her ship was now searching for either a civilized planet or station to resupply
Soon Mara detected a ship, or rather a whole group of them. Cautiously she sent a call "This is the ship "golden fox" requesting to dock for food resupply, sending cordinates of current location" she said through her comm to the fleet
Space
"Damn.. I lost the trace" the bioroid sighed as the energy trace disipated faster than she thought. Her ship was now searching for either a civilized planet or station to resupply
Soon Mara detected a ship, or rather a whole group of them. Cautiously she sent a call "This is the ship "golden fox" requesting to dock for food resupply, sending cordinates of current location" she said through her comm to the fleet
Have you ever crossed the line between sanity and madness? You would be amazed by what lies beyond the fog..
Spoiler
10/07/2013, 02:54 AM #196
Nexion System
Planet: Nexus
"If you heard the tales as they are..." Avonna turned to John, "Then you would find yourself caught in the lies that shroud this Galaxy." She walked back down to where he was. "If you wish to seek the truth of the Manor of Eternity...then you must seek out the relics left by the Ancients. They are where the legends originated. If you find the origin of the legends, rather than hear the interpretations...then and only then could you find a way back." She then walked past him and activated another hologram. This one showed a scale model of the Venturian Galaxy. "The Galaxy is a smaller place than you would assume. The legends specifically speak of six planets of six solar systems." She zoomed into one section, showing Helios. "The legends first reference Helios System, but no planet in the beginning." she switched over to Celestora. "Celestora system contains the planet Alcyon, which the legends reference next." She continued to scroll through the solar systems as she spoke. "Senarious of the Egale System, Inopia of Sol Incineron, Nox of Venion, Conlustrare of Helios, and finally..." She switched to Nexion system. "Here...in Nexus itself, is where the trail ends." She turned back to John with a blue orb in hand that the hologram collapsed into. "This is the map with the order that I just showed to you." She handed to him. "If you seek the truth, follow the path the Ancients left."
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Celestoria System
Space near Mortem
...leaving the Delta Division crippled, the NGO has fled to the outer corners of the system...
...Other reports indicate the NGO has begun targeting civilian freight ships...
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Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
Aion went silent with what Mima said, a thought crossed his mind.
"Maybe, but the Guardians of Time are just a legend...we don't have solid proof of their existence." Joe explained.
"Pardon me for intruding, but one of you is Aion Leonares, correct?" A man with jet-black hair and long officers jacket had walked up to the group, appearing to be in his later thirties.
"Lieutenant Navarre! Sir!" Kiara jumped slightly.
"Navarre Paladin...the legend of Maverick Pilots everywhere..." Joe whispered to Mima.
"I am Aion, sir." he stepped forward.
"A quick word, I have a message from your..." Navarre paused for a moment.
"Father. Orion might have been my teacher, but he was the only person I could call a father."
"Of course. The late Lieutenant always referenced you as his son."
"Whoa wait, Aion...Orion is...dead??" Joe looked at Aion and then to Navarre. "You never..."
Aion closed his eyes for a moment, as the silence began to seep in. "What was his last words- I mean...message for me?"
Navarre handed Aion a digital notepad, an older, bulkier model. Aion took it and turned it on. A single grey dot appeared, blinking. A sound played along with it each time it appeared.
DING...DING...DING...
"Orion was a great man. You carry the even greater honor to call him a father. And now you are the heir to his legacy." Navarre then gestured to the notepad. "As you know, Orion was fond of riddles. He left this so that only you could unlock it, as a precaution. It's contents are supposed to aid you when the time comes." Navarre bowed slightly then left.
Aion bowed in response and then looked back to the grey flashing dot.
"Ok, I'm going to go on a limb and say that you, Aion Leonares, is the physical incarnation of riddles and mysteries. Why? Let's take a quick look at your track record, matey. First, I find you in your home back when we were in our early teens and you have no memories of your past. Then, Revere shows up and dumps ya in the South Sea of Dua and you manage to get picked up by some friendly pirates and successfully travel through the Mirror Sea. And now, you find a chick who also has no memories and was found in the Mirror Sea itself and THAT." Joe pointed to the notepad. "And I can't forget the biggest mystery of all! Which is...the fact that despite being the most mysterious man here, you STILL don't have a girlfriend!"
Aion rolled his eyes at Joe's joke. "And the same could be said of you, Sir Gets-dumped-a-lot."
"HEY! I at least try!"
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Helios System
Space
A voice of an older man answered Mara's request. "This is Commander Sullivan of the Delta Division Flagship Excalibur, Permission granted." Then a younger officer took over. "Landing bay M-408 is available for you to land. You may proceed with your approach."
Last edited by Cucoo5; 10/07/2013, 02:58 AM. Planet: Nexus
"If you heard the tales as they are..." Avonna turned to John, "Then you would find yourself caught in the lies that shroud this Galaxy." She walked back down to where he was. "If you wish to seek the truth of the Manor of Eternity...then you must seek out the relics left by the Ancients. They are where the legends originated. If you find the origin of the legends, rather than hear the interpretations...then and only then could you find a way back." She then walked past him and activated another hologram. This one showed a scale model of the Venturian Galaxy. "The Galaxy is a smaller place than you would assume. The legends specifically speak of six planets of six solar systems." She zoomed into one section, showing Helios. "The legends first reference Helios System, but no planet in the beginning." she switched over to Celestora. "Celestora system contains the planet Alcyon, which the legends reference next." She continued to scroll through the solar systems as she spoke. "Senarious of the Egale System, Inopia of Sol Incineron, Nox of Venion, Conlustrare of Helios, and finally..." She switched to Nexion system. "Here...in Nexus itself, is where the trail ends." She turned back to John with a blue orb in hand that the hologram collapsed into. "This is the map with the order that I just showed to you." She handed to him. "If you seek the truth, follow the path the Ancients left."
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Celestoria System
Space near Mortem
...leaving the Delta Division crippled, the NGO has fled to the outer corners of the system...
...Other reports indicate the NGO has begun targeting civilian freight ships...
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Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
Aion went silent with what Mima said, a thought crossed his mind.
"Maybe, but the Guardians of Time are just a legend...we don't have solid proof of their existence." Joe explained.
"Pardon me for intruding, but one of you is Aion Leonares, correct?" A man with jet-black hair and long officers jacket had walked up to the group, appearing to be in his later thirties.
"Lieutenant Navarre! Sir!" Kiara jumped slightly.
"Navarre Paladin...the legend of Maverick Pilots everywhere..." Joe whispered to Mima.
"I am Aion, sir." he stepped forward.
"A quick word, I have a message from your..." Navarre paused for a moment.
"Father. Orion might have been my teacher, but he was the only person I could call a father."
"Of course. The late Lieutenant always referenced you as his son."
"Whoa wait, Aion...Orion is...dead??" Joe looked at Aion and then to Navarre. "You never..."
Aion closed his eyes for a moment, as the silence began to seep in. "What was his last words- I mean...message for me?"
Navarre handed Aion a digital notepad, an older, bulkier model. Aion took it and turned it on. A single grey dot appeared, blinking. A sound played along with it each time it appeared.
DING...DING...DING...
"Orion was a great man. You carry the even greater honor to call him a father. And now you are the heir to his legacy." Navarre then gestured to the notepad. "As you know, Orion was fond of riddles. He left this so that only you could unlock it, as a precaution. It's contents are supposed to aid you when the time comes." Navarre bowed slightly then left.
Aion bowed in response and then looked back to the grey flashing dot.
"Ok, I'm going to go on a limb and say that you, Aion Leonares, is the physical incarnation of riddles and mysteries. Why? Let's take a quick look at your track record, matey. First, I find you in your home back when we were in our early teens and you have no memories of your past. Then, Revere shows up and dumps ya in the South Sea of Dua and you manage to get picked up by some friendly pirates and successfully travel through the Mirror Sea. And now, you find a chick who also has no memories and was found in the Mirror Sea itself and THAT." Joe pointed to the notepad. "And I can't forget the biggest mystery of all! Which is...the fact that despite being the most mysterious man here, you STILL don't have a girlfriend!"
Aion rolled his eyes at Joe's joke. "And the same could be said of you, Sir Gets-dumped-a-lot."
"HEY! I at least try!"
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Helios System
Space
A voice of an older man answered Mara's request. "This is Commander Sullivan of the Delta Division Flagship Excalibur, Permission granted." Then a younger officer took over. "Landing bay M-408 is available for you to land. You may proceed with your approach."
10/07/2013, 03:16 AM #197
Nexion System
Planet: Nexus
John was somewhat frustrated by hearing that he would need to go to different planets to get back home. Could she be lying to him, trying to get him to run an errand? No, she had been kind to him for this long. She didn't seem to be the kind of person to do that. Perhaps it was just John's cynicism.
"It's going to be much harder to get back home than it was to arrive here, isn't it?", John asked Lady Avonna in a slightly depressed tone as he received the holographic map.
Planet: Nexus
John was somewhat frustrated by hearing that he would need to go to different planets to get back home. Could she be lying to him, trying to get him to run an errand? No, she had been kind to him for this long. She didn't seem to be the kind of person to do that. Perhaps it was just John's cynicism.
"It's going to be much harder to get back home than it was to arrive here, isn't it?", John asked Lady Avonna in a slightly depressed tone as he received the holographic map.
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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10/07/2013, 03:24 AM #198
Nexion System
Planet: Nexus
"You are not alone in that regard...there are many here who seek the same thing...to simply return to their home, pure and simple." Avonna looked over to where Aurora was, who was smiling and, despite her inability to speak, mouthed the words: "Thank you."
"I can have my Guards equip you with that which you may need. The Galaxy is plunged into a War that has yet to even begin to see an end. It would be best if you are prepared for the worst."
Planet: Nexus
"You are not alone in that regard...there are many here who seek the same thing...to simply return to their home, pure and simple." Avonna looked over to where Aurora was, who was smiling and, despite her inability to speak, mouthed the words: "Thank you."
"I can have my Guards equip you with that which you may need. The Galaxy is plunged into a War that has yet to even begin to see an end. It would be best if you are prepared for the worst."
10/07/2013, 03:32 AM #199
Nexion System
Planet: Nexus
John was slightly confused by Aurora's "thank you". If anything, John should be thanking them. They were going to give him the tools to get back home. John was curious, so he decided to ask Lady Avonna about it after thanking her.
"Thank you. I'll be sure to go ask the guards for supplies. All help is appreciated.... Why is she saying thank you?", John asked Lady Avonna.
Planet: Nexus
John was slightly confused by Aurora's "thank you". If anything, John should be thanking them. They were going to give him the tools to get back home. John was curious, so he decided to ask Lady Avonna about it after thanking her.
"Thank you. I'll be sure to go ask the guards for supplies. All help is appreciated.... Why is she saying thank you?", John asked Lady Avonna.
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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10/07/2013, 03:36 AM #200
Helios System
Space en route to Excalibur
Confirming approval sir, ship incoming towards specified location Mara followed the order as her ship started flying towards the landing bay
It didn´t took much to get into the Landing bay M-408, and she was already being scanned for foreign anomalies or weaponry
A soldier asked about her augmentations as a protoclo and she had to answer
"It is a full body augmentation due to ship explosion, here you can have the list of the augmentations I have" the bioroid said handling the soldier a holographic list with them
The list was big to say the least, most of the organs were changed to cybernetics and those who barely managed to survive had patched augmentations to sustain the lost parts. Her bones had their share of changes to to sustain the new body and the brain had internal chips to control the robotic parts. Yet the most obvious part were here eyes, being black instead of white and the irises where golden looking.
"Uh.. thanks for the clearance ma´m you may proceed to the mess hall while your resupply order proceeds to be approved with the objects you asked for" another soldier said said giving the list back to the white haired
"I shall thank you for letting me be here sir" Mara said going towards the mess hall
Space en route to Excalibur
Confirming approval sir, ship incoming towards specified location Mara followed the order as her ship started flying towards the landing bay
It didn´t took much to get into the Landing bay M-408, and she was already being scanned for foreign anomalies or weaponry
A soldier asked about her augmentations as a protoclo and she had to answer
"It is a full body augmentation due to ship explosion, here you can have the list of the augmentations I have" the bioroid said handling the soldier a holographic list with them
The list was big to say the least, most of the organs were changed to cybernetics and those who barely managed to survive had patched augmentations to sustain the lost parts. Her bones had their share of changes to to sustain the new body and the brain had internal chips to control the robotic parts. Yet the most obvious part were here eyes, being black instead of white and the irises where golden looking.
"Uh.. thanks for the clearance ma´m you may proceed to the mess hall while your resupply order proceeds to be approved with the objects you asked for" another soldier said said giving the list back to the white haired
"I shall thank you for letting me be here sir" Mara said going towards the mess hall
Have you ever crossed the line between sanity and madness? You would be amazed by what lies beyond the fog..
Spoiler