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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Nov 25, 2010 19:31:27 GMT -5
Fleet Admiral Luca Rio
"No, we don't have body doubles. And they're not just after Dodwell. Nakhi, Waya, Darius, Little Nakhi, Masako, and President Wofsten are all on this list too. If you're suggesting that we run and hide while doubles take our place, then I cannot do that.
"And why would Nakhi kill any of us?"
KC said, "He launched a shuttle from the house. Said shuttle more than likely hit the terminal."
"That... that would make him kill whoever did it. Hell of an explosion. Probably killed several people too."
Governor-Militant Nakhi Welhan
I managed to stumble my way back to the terminal. A pair of Imperial Guard soldiers in a Skirmisher helped me though too. I saw what seemed like a group of people at the top of the flight of stairs. I had the soldiers bring me up the stairs.
I could stand by myself, but the soldiers stayed with me just in case. The first thing I said was, "Who the fuck destroyed my terminal?"
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Post by Aluez on Nov 25, 2010 19:40:00 GMT -5
"I wonder if I should mention it..." he asks himself before looking at Nakhi, then away as he looked around for any sign of that idiot prime minister. After a few minutes, he turned around and wondered again... should he turn himself in?
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Nov 26, 2010 2:37:14 GMT -5
Fleet Admiral Luca Rio
KC said, "Oh, it was Tod that did it. Unintentionally of course. He rigged a 50 shuttle to just keep flying. I think it stalled out and came back down to the surface."
Nakhi sighed. "I already hate being Governor." He then looked at Tod. "I am going to spare you the speech and just say that the blood of every firefighter and person that died in the explosion is on your hands."
He made a motion and then the Imperial Guard soldiers helped him down the stairs again.
Once Nakhi was gone, I said, "Let's at least make ourselves semi presentable. I need to find a new uniform and get patched up. Eventually the Cali queen is going to land and she is royalty. Might as well look good for it since she probably won't ever set foot upon the island again."
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Post by Aluez on Nov 26, 2010 2:41:05 GMT -5
"No Gods, No Kings..." says Tod before cracking his armored fingers before tapping his helmet, the red eyes turning blue as he began to look about the crowd, before the lower four turned back red. "Seems like everyone has something to hide..." he mutters inside his armor, before looking back at KC. "Yeep! You have a glow if you don't mind me saying"
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Nov 26, 2010 18:03:24 GMT -5
Marshal Vincenzo Soldavini
My shuttle, in Federation colors, landed vertically on a rooftop helipad. Governor Welhan was already up here waiting for me. Through my breathing mask, I said, "Thank you for letting me come here."
"Well you made a good argument. I am glad that at least one person in the Federation has some sense."
I had to laugh some. It's only true. "Yes. Now, where are we going?"
"Well everyone is currently in this terminal. We can take the stairs down to the second floor. We will walk by the Prime Minister probably."
"The human hater? Works for me."
Colonel KC
I forgot about his anti-gods attitude. I won't warn him about it yet.
"No, I don't have a glow."
Of course, I think Dodwell heard the god comment because he began to speak from his seat.
"And a godless heathen at that! IX sure knows how to pick them. Why don't you just go back to your nation. I know for damn sure that no one, not even the dead asshole, would want you he-"
Some tall person - like 7'6" - in a black trenchcoat grabbed Dodwell by the throat. In a thick Russian accent, he said, "Do not disrespect the Emperor. He has done more for Empire than you ever will."
He then punched the PM in the stomach and headed over to us.
"I am Federation Marshal Vincenzo Soldavini. I fought IX's army on Talon. Brilliant general. Here to pay respects."
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Nov 26, 2010 18:17:00 GMT -5
The HMS Magpie requested to come along side the remains of the world port.
Queen Saie Ecquano qn IX had never been on route to the carrier, she and her people had been flown in by an ex-navy pilot to the HMS magpie. The pilot was otherwise known as Air knight Ecquano, like most of the teuie nobility she had served in her nations forces. Like most of the monarch's family in the navy.
The preparations on the HMS Wind were a distinction, she was out of her flight gear, washed and now dressed in a simple yellow dress. Yellow was the traditional colour of mourning of the teuie. She had about her a yellow cloak.
She stood on the flight deck flanked by two ladies in waiting and her six members or the teerie gaurd.
The teerie gaurd were a historical oddity.
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Post by aatuylva on Nov 26, 2010 18:19:37 GMT -5
Tiam turned to the newcomer to shake his hand. It was the first time she had to look up at someone in her entire life. She thought briefly that perhaps the military man wouldn't want a heavily armed woman approaching him, but put it out of her mind.
"I am J'ozi Tiam..wife of the late Emperor, and Lady Commander of a place you've never heard of. Thank you for coming. I wish to hear some stories about that fight some day, if you don't mind."
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Nov 26, 2010 18:30:23 GMT -5
Worldport NTC (Naval Traffic Controller)
"I would recommend just pulling into one of the docks. Preferably the ones in the harbor and not at the naval yard. Just go around the island in the harbor. Be aware that there will not be anyone to meet you out there as the Governor was injured in the fire. I will, however, have a Skirmisher or two come pick your people up and drive to the terminal. Sorry for the not so royal welcoming, but we have our hands rather full."
I decided to look out the window. I think that plume of smoke is almost a mile high now. What a day.
Marshal Vincenzo Soldavini
I reluctantly shook her hand since that's not Talonian custom, but I am on a different planet in a different galaxy.
"I am sorry for loss. But yes, I would tell that story. Was my only defeat in 40 years and a good fight."
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Nov 26, 2010 18:43:28 GMT -5
Queen Saie Ecquano qn IX was informed of the message and asked a replied be sent.
"As Queen of Teuie I can command the fleet to offer you craft to carry people to the funeral. I have space on my craft for one or two extra and can call on many more from the fleet.
I believe that a number of the helicopters of the fleet can carry buckets to douse the flames. Should you wish we can do so."
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Nov 26, 2010 18:49:52 GMT -5
Worldport NTC
I passed communications over to the Governor since I don't want to make decisions for him.
He said, "This is Governor Welhan. I'm sorry, but I already arranged for transportation to the southern part of the island. As for helping put out the fire, we have little choice but to just let it burn out. When the shuttle hit it, it was lost anyway. I don't want to throw any more lives away trying to fight it."
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Post by aatuylva on Nov 26, 2010 18:51:20 GMT -5
"Perhaps it should be over some drinks...I must warn you, the ADNI is trying to kill me, so the funeral may not exactly be the safest place. I hope you've got body armor under that coat."
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Nov 26, 2010 19:00:16 GMT -5
Queen Saie Ecquano qn IX was passed the message and replied:
"Greetings.
Nothing is ever totally lost, if there is no one below the buildings, dropping water in will help so some degree. I know my pilots they will not put themselves at risk to save property. If there are munitions in there, I would have been thankful of that knowledge before coming along side in this port.
I assume that is not the case, even if it is. We will not make an issue of this, it is but a trifle. How ever we will make out own way south along your coast with the fleet.
The rest of our fleet will be lead by me."
Massage from The Teuie flag ship HMS Magpie.
The last part of the message was by order of the queen.
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Post by Aluez on Nov 26, 2010 19:15:31 GMT -5
"Thank you for shutting that claptrap up again for me" he says, his voice adopting a mechanical chink to it before he turned to face the Marshal, giving a traditional Imperial salute that he had learned back home. Two fingers, palm down, similar to the polish salute. "EG General Tod Vlodovic, Godless Heathen, and husband to the late general IX. Pleasure to meet such a grand soldier" he extended an armored hand to him.
"Truly, I don't mean to offend, but it's something about royalty that I do not like... even though I am royalty" he shot a look toward the prime minister. Go on, make a smart ass remark that will make me pop your head.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Nov 26, 2010 19:17:28 GMT -5
Marshal Vincenzo Soldavini
"I remember ADNI. They tried to assassinate me in the war. And believe me, I won't need armor dealing with them. I have taken plenty of shots before. Plus Welhan said I could bring my soldiers aboard the train before we depart. I have ten and that should be enough."
I turned to the other person. "Husband? That's... surprising." I shook his hand as well. "I am not grand though. Just another man whose seen enough war to last a lifetime. As I said before, I am here to honor him. He was definitely my most worthy opponent and I am a bit traditional. I still respect those that defeat me."
Governor Nakhi Welhan
Alright, I am not in the mood for more shit today. I am just going to ignore it and get everyone on the trains. When the fool of a queen misses the funeral because of the slow ships, then that's her fault.
I did, however, issue an order to the Harbinger to put the engines on max power and get south ASAP.
I got on the terminal's intercom and said, "This is Governor Welhan. Everyone has now arrived. Please proceed to the train terminal and be ready to depart to the Superfactory in the south."
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Nov 26, 2010 20:22:39 GMT -5
Welhan received a personal call.
"Been a bit,
Usual bullshit from back home, can we join your train? That sat com I sent you has probably set of every sensor in the place, before it's cut. Can me and queeny set down close? A location as close as I really don't like being shot at.
By the way are there beds on there, I managed to...well I have oil form the old git's funeral...you know what took him. I think those two should in part lye together."
Tailinto call ended.
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