NationStates Jolt Archive


Stirrings on Mars

Melkor Unchained
16-01-2004, 21:58
Warlords Althalon and Alkanphel stood in conference in the fledgling stronghold of Minas Morion, on Mars. Konrad looked troubled. "Lately we've been noticing lots of shuttle traffic heading into Auman. Some from here on Mars, some from elsewhere. The 3rd Fleet saw a lot of them two days ago. We're not sure if they flew under escort or not, we're looking into it still."

Alkanphel sipped from his glass and lowered it. He pursed his lips in thought. "We'll be able to tell for sure when they leave. Where did they seem to gather?"

Althalon looked over some documents on his datapad. scrolling through them, he peered intently at the etherial blue text--the color code for intelligence data. "Auman City." He said, after looking for some time. "A large colony in Auman, obviously. Not too far. Auman's still under Marduk, who we know hates us. I don't like the look of it. We're setting a watch on the Wall and keeping an eye on the Yvressi after this discovery as well... especially with the war going on and all. My bet's that Auman's trying to get some pukes into throwing their lot in with the Eldar."

Alkanphel bowed his head. "Get a count when they get out. Set a watch on Freedom City and monitor its traffic closely. Document every freighter, transport, civilian craft or what-have you. Especially watch for those shuttles. We can get an estimate of the number of delegates based on the number of these, since they'll all probably leave within a few hours of each other. Try to get data on their destinations."

Konrad saluted. "I will. We'll get to the bottom of this."

Melkor, Lord of Darkness
He who Arises in Might
Emperor Eternal of the Imperial Dominion of Melkor Unchained, Lord and Master of Arda
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