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The planet known as Mythrandir was tucked away in a relatively insignificant part of the universe. Far from any trade routes, mining outposts, or vacation spots. This single system seemed untouched by time while almost mystical. Citizens of the planet were set in their ancient ways and yet they had created one of their first star ships to travel to other outlying planets in their system. It was unarmed and relatively plain compared to any grand worship that would be floating around out there. But it was a start.

Later these worlds were mapped and studied. Resources were exploited to further the homeworld's prosperity. Alloys, ores, and minerals were all being refined into materials that could be used for the glory of every citizen. So it came to pass that the people of Mythrandir created their first naval yard. The Forge Yard was a ring around one of the three moons orbiting Mythrandir dedicated to building commercial liners and at the same time, a few warships for the systems own protection. Two large battleships were currently taking much of the resources so the production on civilian transports had slowed.

That is enough of space and matters of industry. Let's focus on the planetside and its inhabitants. Mythrandir is comprised of three major races. The humans, elves (both light and dark), and the dwarves. The three races are ruled by triad council composed of a representative from each race where the three handle all major issues that require attention. There was only one item on their agenda this day and that was wether or not to announce to the universe that they existed. To cry out in unison that we are here. Unfortunatly, there was no one to greet the messenger in the marbled room. All three representatives were absent...

"Where are they?" The young and thin man looked around at the empty dias. Shock and disappointment was planted on his face. Loud clicks signified that someone was approaching from behind. His short black haired head turned to gaze upon the provacitive dark elf woman. Black straps came down from her neck and over her chest with a low "v" in the front. Short form fitting trousers covered her lower half. Long straight glistening white hair cascaded down her back side as it swished back and forth in unison with her hips. "Shizra, where are the elders?!"

The woman stopped in the center of the room currently ignoring the insistant man. Three high backed stone chairs looked down on her. At her feet was an intricate design compiled of lines, circles, and triangles. An intricate intersecting and forming of pentagrams spiraled from the center, outward. "Shizra! I asked you a question."

Swirling grey orbs containing an inner fire of life and death bore into the man's soul. "Watch your words fool or I shall remove your tongue. They all have important matters to attend to before the ceremonies begin. The Elders will return in time to here pathetic complaint or miniscule urgent matter that occupies your every thought."

The man bowed in submission. "My apologies Lady Shizra, it is just that the interstellar communication system is finished and awaiting permission to welcome other races of the universe to our planet for a gathering and celebration."

"That is if any will even bother with our small system. At the moment we have nothing to offer anyone except for perhaps opening our markets to them."

"It does not matter. The Elders wish it and they were to be informed upon the system's completion. Where will I find them?"

Shizra spun on her heels and walked towards the stone archway. "Search the blinding white, the long dark, and firey casms." Her last instructions and the unpredictable woman walked off.

"What? What in the infernal is that supposed to mean? Shizra!"

(broadcasted message coming soon...)

The Blinding White:

A blinding snow storm had raged for days in the northern reaches of the main continent of Mythrandir. Mountains stretched as far as the eye could see and the lay around like the bones of fallen giants. Their jagged tops ever covered with snow and ice. "Well I believe this is what she meant. The snow is most certainly blinding. Now just to find him..."

Trudging through knee deep snow and blistering winds, Phillip persevered. At a small hook in one of the many mountains, smoke drifted lazily up. A secret forge tucked away ever so neatly. Looking back, he could see the little wake he had made in the snow that was fastly filling in from the wind. Small chizzled stairs wound their way around and up finally leading into the small entrance. A warm aura greeted him as shadows danced on the wall from flames further in. A gruff voice greeted him. "Don't move. I almost finished but if you enter any further you will ruin the entire process."

Thrandur had been working on this project for six months now. A warhammer blessed with the power of Helm, God of the forge. Twin mallets graced the massive hammer along with a long thick handle for two handed weilding but for a dwarf, it could be used as single handed weapon as well. The sheer size of it would make any man struggle to just lift it off the ground let alone wield it. Interlocking hammers were engraved on the flat of the weapon which were Thrandur's signature markings. Now comes the final stage. A pouch contained glittering dust lay open off to the side on a workmans desk. Glittering dust danced on the currents of air moving through the cave. Tools rattled along the wall, the flames of fires dimmed, the hammer lifted from the ground and hovered before the dwarf. A pillar of light rose from the ground around the dwarf and his weapon. The air converged on them and then pulsed out blowing many things to the floor including Phillip. "Gronde. That's what I will call you." The newly forged hammer floated back into his waiting grasp.

Phillip dusted himself after returning to his feet. "Elder, I have come to summon you. The project that all of you agreed upon is finally finished and all three elders are needed."

Thrandur studied his masterpiece with satisfaction. It was perfect. Poor Phillip was ignored for a time once again until the hammer was finally hooked on a belt loop. "That's fine. I shall return to the hall once I am finished. You are dismissed Phillip."

"Yes Elder, thank you."

Phillip dismissed himself and headed back out into the blinding snow storm. "Now for the other two." He fished around in his tunic's pocket and retrieved a small remote device. A slight beep from the blue button had a small speed back heading in his direction

Firey Casms:

Sulfur choked Sebastian as he walked among the molten crags. Rivers of magma snaked all around him. The heat was almost unbearable and his skin browned just from the limited exposure already. His destination was a signle pillar on a lake of fire. A pillar that continuously burned blessed by Thorin, God of honor and battle. Here in this firey casm, lasted the last great Rune Sword that Sebastian needed to aquire for his quest to be completed. The only problem was, what would be required of him to sacrifice?

He stood there alone and unarmed...for the most part. He had aquired the respective Rune blades of the other major elements such as water, earth, and wind. The fire blade now awaited him as the burning pillar showrded in fire but never consuming. His hard heels clicked on the warm rocked floor as he moved closer. Rumbles of thunder rolled underneath. Rock walls slid down and splashed into the molten rock disappearing forever. Sebastian stood his groun just as white flashes rocked the burning pillar. Cryptic runes wrapped all the way around and up towards the sky. The fire at the base peeled away like a shroud to reveal an altar containing a jeweled dagger and golden goblet.

Sebastian stood before the altar examining each artifact. With his right hand he grasped the jeweled dagger and brought the blade in towards his left wrist. The blade slid along his flesh across the wrist opening a deep wound into his blood stream. Small drops of blood trickled down his wrist and into the goblet. More rushed in as he clenched his fist, relaxed, and repeated the process. Blood flowed freely to fill a third of the bowl. At his side was a bloodstained burlap bag. Sebastian removed the strap from his shoulder and rested the satch on the altar. His hands gripped greasy hair as he fumbled around for the orc chieftain's head. Two large tusks pointed towards the heavens and dead pale eyes looked into the fire. A grisly mouth was agap and its pink tongue was barely visible. Black blood slowly dripped into the goblet remaining on the top. The lifeless head was tossed into the fires and wasn't instantly snatched up and consumed. Fire slammed back around the altar blasting Sebastian back twelve feet. The blood in the cup was absorbed into pillar in a grand swirling mist. Energy hummed and the pillar began to vibrate. The crimson flames turned golden, accepting the offering. Hacking, coughing, and spitting; he slowly regained his feet.

However this was not the end of it all. Flames swirled around his feet and engulfed him. His body was lifted from the ground while his body was ravaged by the flames swirling all around him. Pain shot through every fiber of his body. Burning sensations ripped at him. Muscles spasmed and convulsed until he was finally thrown at the base of the pillar...

"My Lord! Elder please wake." Sebastian woke to the face of Phillip when he would have preferred to wake to the beautiful face of his wife, Sarah.

Sebastian rolled over in pain and stiffness in his muscles. "Ungh. What is it Phillip?"

"The communication system has been finished and I am summoning all the Elders as requested. I came to summon you after having visited Thrandur."

Sebastian continued to roll onto his back and just lay there. "I will be there, now go."

Phillip was unsure of the demand but the eyes that he looked back into where uncompromising. With a nod, the man was back on his bike and soaring through the air to find the final elder. Sebastian looked down at his wrist. Healed. His eyes moved up into his right hand. There rolling and consuming itself was an orb of fire. It roared hotter and higher than shrank down and composed itself into the fourth symbol on his hand. Now all four elements were forever engraved on the palm of his hand. Each one at his summons. The offering had been accepted. With a smile, he rested his head back on the cooled surface and closed his eyes.

(My RL name is Phillip... Yay I'm in a story.)

(Tag for potential involvement, waiting for the broadcast)

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::TAG:: For possible involvement after transmission

The Long Dark:

Air whistled through his ears while Phillip soared a hundred meters off the ground. It had taken him nearly five days to just locate the first two Elders and now it was approaching the seventh day with no sign of the final one. Lady Alurial was ever an elussive one and she was proving far more so this time as well. Shizra's clue mentioned something about the long dark. But what could that possibly mean? What would an elf from the forest want of anything of darkness...? A quick down shift on the clutch while clenching the left hand brake, had Phillip spinning back off towards the East. His guess was a long shot but it was the only place hadn't checked so far on this planet.

"The rules are simple. This match is every warrior for themself and you may utilize ever part of the tunnels. Weapons are to be nonlethal and if you take a hit in the vitals, you are to immediatly stand down. Failure to do so will result extreme punishment. Are there any questions?"

The male dark elf looked down at the senior class of warriors this year. A single blade hung at his hip while his cloak was pulled close to his face. Thirty dark elves stared back at him without question. Such was part of their training, to obey orders without question. "Everyone to their positions. The match will commence once the light from the red orb is extinguished. Remember, the race for grand champion is still close and every kill is important to advance up the ladder. Good luck to you all."

The gathering dispersed and went their seperate ways with some hiding in small cranies in the cave wall while other climbing the rock facing the rest on top of the arena while others still simply remained in an outlet so they could only be attacked one at a time. It didn't matter, only the greatest warriors ever emerged victoriously. No matter how much planning went into the match, the great ones always stood out.

Heels clicking on the stone floor took the elf's attention from the start of the match. Pale ankles in green shoes was all that he could see before the red luminescent orb was extinguished. It took a moment for his eyes to adjust to the all consuming darkness. Clashes of steal and the cries from below began the tournament as combatants engaged ruthlessly. Drafir's eyes continued up the woman's body taking in every curve of her figure. A truly remarkable creature. "Lady Alurial," he bowed, "you honor the Warriors' academy with your pressence."

She smiled ever so slightly. A bit of rouge on her lips. "I have just finished viewing the Maidens' and Clerics' school. All very impressive. Fascinating how the Warriors' academy is typically comprised of all men and yet the women rule your people. Even they did not protest the appointment of light elf woman."

Drafir kept his eyes lowered after the statement. One so approved by the women of the leading houses was not to be taken lightly. Proper respect must be paid. "And they have..." Eruptions of complaints and protests began rising from the arena floor. Apparently there was one that was not willing to admit defeat. Drafir removed a small remote control device with three buttons on it. The middle one was pressed and the darkness on the floor was momentarily repelled by the surge of energy that sprang to life on the ring, a ring like that on every contestant's neck, shone bright. The elf was thrown back as surges of energy pulsed through his body. It almost sounded like a fish that had run ashore and was trying to find water as it flopped around. "...chosen wisely."

His coldness brought another pleasing smile to the elf's face. "Problems with your honourable warriors?"

"Not at all. Just weeding out those that are not strong enough, or who cannot admit their failures."

"And soon all the men will be absolete."

The silky voice from the shadows caused both to turn around to see Shizra leaning against the wall with one leg up still wearing her usual provacitive dressing. "I have just completed preparing the bog and training facilities on Javen are going exceptionally well."

She may be a woman, but Drafir would still go out of his way to see this one fall from the grace of their dark goddess. "They are merely fodder. You will still need capable warriors to combat leaders of our enemies."

White teeth shone out in the dark. "I throught your warriors were the fodder."

Drafir's hand went for the hilt of his blade. Her constant insults were tolerable to an extent but for years now she has been trying to run him down from position of Head Champion at the academy.

"Enough! The both of you are enough to make me kill the entire dark elf population. No wonder you remain underground. You are not fit for civilization up above."

Shizra's grey eyes bore into the woman though Alurial could not see as her eyes were not accustomed to the ever present darkness nor could they shift to the infrared spectrum. "Your precious civilization calls for you. The communication system has been completed and your sex slave, Phillip is scouring the continent looking for the Elders. He will most likely find his way here. He may be a fool, but he is a fast learner."

Sex slave? The wench would have to be taught a lesson. Of course there was nothing between the young man and the female elf. He was more like a lost puppy following the elders wherever they went and only desiring to do their wishes. The comment was only to raise her ire. It was working well. A final farewell only to Drafir and Lady Alurial was headed up towards the surface where she was greeted by Phillip who had just arrived. The same message was relayed to her just like all the rest. Finally, all the elders had been notified.

Mythril Hall:

The once same empty hall that Phillip had entered over a week ago, was now teeming with life. The three stone thrones were currently filled with the three elected Elders from each race. Courtiers, nobles, and anyone wanting to witness this momentous occasion had turned up in their finest garbs and weapons. The center of the floor was cleared for everyone to view as it would be the key viewing area. Sebastian's wife stood behind him with a hand resting on his shoulder. Truly beautiful with golden brown hair running all the way down her back. A simple dress and yet elogant enough to contest with any woman present in the room nor did it hide any of her beauty. He kissed her hand and then stood to address the gathered. "Sons and daughters of Mythrandir, I welcome you to a glorious moment. For years now, we have been building satellites and ground facilities to establish an intergalactic communication system and hopefully make contact with other systems, races, and beings."

A wave of his hand brought up the image of the Mythrandarin System. Satellites circled around planets at exaggerated speeds. Communication towers were enlarged to exceed their probable size. "With this new system, we are hoping to invite other worlds here to participate in banquets, tournaments, and diplomacy. A message has already been prepared and we are preparing to send it now."

One of those towers was stationed in the middle of a lush forest. It had been built with the idea of being friendly to the natural environment but vegetation had not had a chance to begin growing again. In time, the uplink tower would appear completely organic with vines of every sort wrapping around. A few humans milled about monitoring the energy frequencies and the newly installed components. It was to be a time of celebration so drink had been provided for them and they were free to endulge after the transmission was sent.

To every race and nation, to all great empires, and to galactic traders:

The people of Mythrandir bid you greetings of peace. We welcome you all to share in a oppurtunity of fellowship and brotherhood where we shall be holding celebrations for our beginning on our journay amongst the stars. We invite you all to join us in this joyous time to celebrate. Food, whine, and entertainment will be provided for all guests along with accomodations should they be required. We only ask that you reduce the number of ships sent to as few as possible since our docking facilities are not quite what they should be at the moment. However we will either transport you or have landing zones set aside for everyone all in efficient order.

Elder Sebastian~

(Basically anyone is welcome to join and practically any form of entertainment will be avalaible whether it's tournament style fighting, games, or just endulging on the whine. Diplomacy is also welcome but not mandatory. Just looking for a good RP to start some stories. Oh and I hope I didn't offend you with my Phillip character, Draconic Order.)

Supreme Empress Ayeka (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Ayeka_Jurai) of the Planet Jurai (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/The_Planet_Jurai) sighed, and following her mental command the holographic screen in front of her disappeared. Another marriage proposal. These were becoming more and more frequent these days; during the war (all too brief, unfortunately) her lords seemed to have taken a cue that their Supreme Empress had better things to do, but as soon as the war ended they began to plague her with those blasted marriage proposals again, making her almost miss the war.

“It’s not that I enjoyed it, far from it.” Ayeka assured herself, “After all, many people died, and many more would if peaceful solution wasn’t found so quickly. But at least, I was doing something, not… THIS.”

With another sigh, Ayeka issued a mental command, making a dozen new screens appear before her. A couple of those were minor trade agreements that needed her approval, a couple more minor internal disputes… Things that the Holy Council would be perfectly able to handle on its own, in Ayeka’s opinion. The rest were more marriage proposals, of course. Ayeka dismissed them with a thought.

Another sigh. One of remaining screens disappeared only to reappear in front of Ayeka’s eyes, as she began to read through the trade agreement. Intuition told her not to waste time and just approve the damn thing, but being a dutiful Empress, Ayeka was determined to read it through, no matter how boring or insignificant it was.

It was then the doors to Ayeka’s office burst open and a blue-haired bundle of energy ran in.

“Sis, you just have to look at this!”

Ayeka sighed… Again. She lost count how many times she sighed in the last hour.

“What is it, Sasami (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Sasami_Jurai)? I am trying to…”

But she never got a chance to finish her sentence, as a list of paper was put under her nose and curiosity forced her to look at it. A minute, and a small smile appeared on Ayeka’s lips, just as her younger sister knew it would…

“Entertainment. Wine. And opportunity to establish diplomatic relations with other interstellar nations after Jurai Empire so suddenly disappeared from intergalactic politics! Just perfect!”

And a short while later…

Sub-space Transmission to the Kingdom of Mythrandir:
Elder Sebastian of Mythrandir,

We, Our Imperial Majesty Supreme Empress Ayeka of the Planet Jurai and Her Highness Crown Princess Sasami wish to accept your invitation. We will only take our personal ships with us and will arrive shortly. In regard of landing zone, we ask only for a body of fresh water, approximately of the size of a large lake.

- Supreme Empress Ayeka of the Planet Jurai

Space is big, Lord High Admiral His Exlency His Highness the Duke of Tanka Sir William Rupertson realised as he survayed the 4D map of known space. The map filled the whole top deck of the Emporer Williamson, and William walked through holographic light to zoom in on the current area of space they where in.

"Here, sire," His Excellency the Duke of Bambinio Rupert Twison said, "is a small undeveloped planetary system that the Thrashians told us about. Apparently they arrived and mapped them some 1000 years ago but deemed them too undeveloped to clonise. At that time they where ion the Pilnic War and had to devote there resources to that rgeat war."

William nodded at his aide as the map zoomed further onto a average planety system, "I presume that you read there report on the area." William nodded again, "Well, sire, if they ahve advanced at normal levels they should be a grade 4 civllisation, as Aust was 500 years before in the time of Emproer William the 1st. That would make them ripe for colonisation and addition."

Aust was a reletivly young space nation and had only recently discovered the secrets of the Itons Drive that allowed them to move incredably quickly through the universe. Since then they had made allies and begun to expand there Empire outside there solar system. Now 8 planetry systems where udner Austian control and colonisation fleets such as this one set out to discover new lands and take them in the name of the Emporer.

The Austian ships where huge things, hundreds of miles long and containing populations that ran into tens of thousands. The current fleet consisted of 34 ships that head towards another habitable system. In the map room a light bleeped on Williams wrist and he looked at the small com-screen on it.

"Yes?"

"Sire, a message has come from the system we are approching. it is directed to us. I request Your Excellencys prescence in the main Bridge now."

"Coming. Out." William repleid as he and Rupert made there way to the elevatior that would take them the 121 miles to the main deck below. As the Elvator started up William forgjht down the feeling of nausia as the elevator accelerated to 60 miles as minuate, the G-Forces trying to force his stomach through his head.

But all to quickly the feeling was over and William stepped out onto the massive main deck that streaced for over a mile populated by hundreds of people. He stepped onto a tread which took him to the center of the deck. His second in command, Lord Hibottom, stood there.

"Sire, we just recived a message. it's text based and in a barbarian language but our machiens where able to decode it." He hadned a data panel over to William. The green writing read:

"To every race and nation, to all great empires, and to galactic traders:

The people of Mythrandir bid you greetings of peace. We welcome you all to share in a oppurtunity of fellowship and brotherhood where we shall be holding celebrations for our beginning on our journay amongst the stars. We invite you all to join us in this joyous time to celebrate. Food, whine, and entertainment will be provided for all guests along with accomodations should they be required. We only ask that you reduce the number of ships sent to as few as possible since our docking facilities are not quite what they should be at the moment. However we will either transport you or have landing zones set aside for everyone all in efficient order.

Elder Sebastian~ "

"Humm," William said, "Our breifs to premote freindship and colonsie it, is it not. Colonise if there unadvanced, freindship of they are. Let us assess these peoples defenses and then decided a course of action. What do you presume they mean by a small number of ships?"

"One or two sire."

"We'll take the Emproer Williamson and the Nautious, then. How many people is that?"

"67,000, sire." Rupert repleid quickly, "Give or take a few sire, with non-servace personell and chidlren where looking at maybe 80,000. Maybe more."

William nodded, "Lets go to this party. The rest of the fleet continue to to System Beta-I presume these people havn't colonsied that eyt-or the other surrounding systems."

"From there message I'd agree, sire."

William quickly dictated a message of reply.

"To: His Most Esteemed Representive of the People of Mythrandir-Eldar Sebastian
From: Lord High Admiral His Exlency His Highness the Duke of Tanka Sir William Rupertson of His Most Imperial Majesty Emproer Gi-Trojhan the IV.

Greetings! Upon hear your most esteemed and honourable message we have decided to entertain your preposal and will arrive at your system with haste. We shall only take two ships the Emproer Williamson[i] and the [i]Nautalius. We request that our crew be aloud to depart to your planet as well as His Highnesses Most Esteemed representives. We have been in Space for more than 6 years now and could do with feeling the wind again."

the doom of the rebels droped out of trans warp the brand new super star destroyer raised its shield and began charging weapons and began aproaching the Kingdom of Mythrandir

On a barren, useless world somewhat away, there was a tall, faceted tower. It looked really crude, like it had been made out of the remains of someone else's ship or something. There were a few protrusions for docking and weapons, and a large antenna on top.

Two people sat looking at the message on the screen.

To every race and nation, to all great empires, and to galactic traders:

The people of Mythrandir bid you greetings of peace. We welcome you all to share in a oppurtunity of fellowship and brotherhood where we shall be holding celebrations for our beginning on our journay amongst the stars. We invite you all to join us in this joyous time to celebrate. Food, whine, and entertainment will be provided for all guests along with accomodations should they be required. We only ask that you reduce the number of ships sent to as few as possible since our docking facilities are not quite what they should be at the moment. However we will either transport you or have landing zones set aside for everyone all in efficient order.

Elder Sebastian~

"Interesting," one said, "but we can't come. It's a damn shame that we don't have a utility ship coming this way for a while."

"Well, I suppose we could see if they could provide the ship.", said the other, an elf.

"They just sent out a message like that, do you really think they could go over here?"

"It's worth a try.."

"Set up the audio, then."

The elf rolled his chair over to another panel and flipped some switches and typed some stuff into a computer, ending this process with a "ready when you are".

The human cleared his throat.

"This is.. hey, Ricky, what's a good title?."

"Try.. General, that's pretty authoritative"

"This is General Badass," There were some laughs in the background. "the leader of this fueling station, station 8. We were looking to join you, but we don't exactly have a ship available. Would it be possible for you to provide transport? out." the transmission ended.

The message was sent out very publicly, as though they thought no one else was there.

"Wonderful! We are already receiving acceptance to our request. It seems a few minor details may have to be worked out but I am confident all can be managed." Sebastian snapped his fingers and the image of their system disappeared, replaced by that of Murasaki who headed foreign matters. "Mistress Murasaki, we have guests that will be arriving shortly. I hope preparations have been arranged."

Blue eyes, pale skin, pointed ears, and long black hair filled the screen that floated in air before the three Elders. "Leave it to me, Elder. Everything is adequatly prepared along with proper arrangements for accomodations."

"Very good. It would seem that one of our guests needs a ride to the meeting. Please arrange for a commercial liner to pick them up."

"I will go myself personally."

A wave of his hand and the screen disappeared replaced by a new one showing the inside of a communication tower. For some odd reason, their was no one there. Lady Alurial leaned in towards Sebastian's ear. "It appears that they have begun their celebration a little early." Giggles drifted on the air from the screen from what seemed to be both men and women. Sebastian's booming voice silenced them as it rang off the pillars in the room and somehow managed to rattle the controls in the communication tower. "You fools! Report to your posts!"

Glass broke and shuffled steps could be heard as the five or so workers reported to the screen. Some were fixing their uniforms while others straightened their hair. "Our apologies Elder. We assumed that our duties were finished for the evening."

"You have assumed wrong. I need a few more messages sent."

"Right away, Elder."

Supreme Empress Ayeka of the Planet Jurai-

You honor us by accepting this offer. We shall see to that everything is prepared properly. For your landing, their is large body of water situated behind our palace walls. Just look for the waterfall and docks. Their will be someone their to escort you inside.

Lord High Admiral His Exlency His Highness the Duke of Tanka Sir William Rupertson of His Most Imperial Majesty Emproer Gi-Trojhan the IV.-

Thank you for taking us up on this offer. We will have shuttles standing by to transport you and your crew to the surface of the planet. Just how many members are there on your crew? We only ask so that arrangements can be made.

The next transmission brought a smirk to Sebastian's face. "Well I feel that they should definantly come. Hopefully they will liven the party up a little."

General Badass-

A commercial liner is already enroute to pick you up and bring you back to this system.

Murasaki's shuttle left a blue trail of emissions as it shot off through the darkness of space like a firey arrow. The second moon of Mythrandir was her destination and its space docks. A commercial liner (http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j289/Mythrandir_NS/starship.jpg) was already prepared for her. The light elf was greeted by five smiling humans who had the pleasure of her company this trip. "Welcome. Please take a seat anywhere. We are preparing to depart at once as soon as dock ties are removed."

Murasaki bowed her acceptance and took a seat on one of the cushioned brown chairs near the window. A short burst from the engines had the ship slowly moving from the dock on inertia navigation. Off in the distance, lightning arced through space until a null field was formed. Not even light could penetrate it and this was the ship's destination. Pearl white glimmering hull passed through the dark cloud until it was completely enveloped.

Back at the hall, there was a momentarily lull in the action while they awaited for the first guests to arrive. Thrandur's newly forged hammer caught the eye of Sebastian. "So you finally completed it."

The dwarf looked down at the side of his chair where the handle rested against the arm rest then looked back up with a smile. "I've named it Gronde. Every dwarf creates a work that is a masterpiece that he can never again out do. This is that creation."

"May I see it?" Sebastian held out his hand and Thrandur turned the hammer over to him but not before seeing the fourth rune on his palm. "I see you have also completed another section of your quest. The fifth?"

Sebastian took the hammer and studied it. He lifted with ease like it was a mere feather. "I will finish after this is all over." He studied the hammer more closely noticing the runes. A flick of the wrist had the hammer spinning over end until he caught it by the mallets and returned the weapon to its master.

A commotion came from the back of the room as people were being shoved aside. Shizra was the culprit while Drafir followed closely behind. The expression on her face informed all three Elders that there was bad news. "Elders, we have just detected a warship of unknown origin entering our system. Their weapons are powered up and we are reading energy signatures that indicate shielding system."

The once joyous occassion had been dampered by what appeared to be a party wrecker. "Send two light cruisers to intercept and put fighters on standby should they be needed. Put our outter defenses on high alert but do not kill them. They may just be a misunderstanding on our part. Nonlethal measures are to be taken."

Shizra bowed curtly. "I will handle it personally." Spinning on her heels, she marched off pushing everyone else out of the way.

"Drafir. Put your warriors on standby should they be needed."

"Yes Elder."

Two light cruisers (http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j289/Mythrandir_NS/warship.jpg) that were originally patrolling the planets were ordered into action once Shizra's shuttle had arrived. She took command of the helm and put them on course to intercept this new ship.

The two warships where repidly approching the solar system as the decond message came in. Upon hearing it William laughed.

[quote]
To: His Most Esteemed Representive of the People of Mythrandir-Eldar Sebastian
From: Lord High Admiral His Exlency His Highness the Duke of Tanka Sir William Rupertson of His Most Imperial Majesty Emproer Gi-Trojhan the IV

Our crew numebrs around 87,359 people, of that around 10,000 will stay on the ships to ensure basic matenance and refuling ect.

There was a flicker of light, and two more ships suddenly materialized in the system, looking as though they appeared out of the thin air, though in reality they just slowed down from the speed much greater then that of light.

Aboard her ship, Ryu-oh, Ayeka was about to send a response, but frowned when a screen with all too familiar image came into existence. Super Star Destroyer. Twice Jurai’s forces met this kind of starship in battle, and both times they were on opposite sides. And as a new screen with information on Super Star Destroyer showed 97 percent possibility that it was preparing to fire, Ayeka couldn’t help feeling that situation was going to repeat itself.

“Sasami, stay away from it.” Ayeka quickly ordered through the communicator; there was no need to elaborate on what ‘it’ was.

“Yes, sis.” Sasami didn’t sound all too happy as she said this, but she wasn’t going to disobey her sister this time. Her own ship, while far more powerful then one would expected from something of its size, would be no match against enormous Super Star Destroyer. Her sister’s would be completely different matter, though…

Meanwhile, Ayeka’s frown deepened when another screen showed two light cruisers moving on intercept course with Super Star Destroyer: both looked hopelessly tiny comparing to enormous Super Star Destroyer. Of course, the same could be said about her Ryu-oh, but Ayeka doubted that these planet’s natives had means she had.

“Azaka, prepare Light Hawk Wings for widespread defense! If SSD fires we are going to take it! Kamidake, take Ryo-oh between cruisers and SSD, top sub-light speed!”

“But, Your Imperial Majesty, is it wise?”

“After all, it could be just…”

Kamidake trailed off; after all, what Super Star Destroyer with shields up and weapons charged could possibly be planning to do, aside from raining death down upon the planet it was heading for?

“THAT’S AN ORDER!”

“Yes, Ma’am!” Ayeka’s loyal guardians answered in unison, as they swiftly proceeded with their orders.

As Ryu-oh sped to position herself between cruisers and Super Star Destroyer, Ayeka got a few seconds to finally send a transmission to Mythrandir:
This is Supreme Empress Ayeka of the Planet Jurai. The honour is all mine, but… May I inquire what is going on?

Executive Government of Exodus One - Chief Commander Prometheus

Attention:

We hear your cry for intergalactic relations, and will send an expition fleet As Soon As Possible. A Battleship and two Heavy Cruisers will make way for you, in hopes of peace. We shall interview your cause for intergalactic relations, and I, Chief Commander of the Exodus One Ship, will determine if your relations are worthy of attention.

Forgive my bluntness, I am not organic.

Message End

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And so, just hours after the Anagonian message would have been recieved, an Exodus Expiditionary Force would have been detected appearing from Sub-Space. A bright flash of light signaled their exit, followed by the slow combursome lumber of the Battleship with it's Heavy Cruiser escort. The Planet which the message came from would be in sight, and a High Orbit would be aimed for.

However, Admiral Samuel Rogers would have easily detected the Star Destroyer and other ships as a Microwave Sensor Signal was sent out towards the entire system to map it. Taking note of a possible battle, he would secretly request back-up ships for use. Of course, being the time of Anagonia's Exodus from its own Star System, reinforcements would be tight. But, as the reply came, reinforcements would come when called...as they would undoubtably wait Out Of System per Captain Samuels reply.

Signaling the Sentient B-1 Droid, Captain Untine, to make go about commanding his ship, a message of peace would be sent towards the planet Mythrandir.

Battleship Uukozine Spear - Captain Untine
We have arrived, awaiting instructions per your wishes. We come with Military, but we come in peace. We seek to establish Diplomatic Relations with the Exodus One Executive Government, and seek to make firm commitments of peace.

We await your recommendations concerning our arrival.

OOC:

Heavy Cruiser Specs (Scroll down past Battlecruiser Specs on same post) (http://hawk.proboards1.com/index.cgi?board=Military&action=display&thread=1103679193&page=1#1103680906)
Battleship Specs (http://hawk.proboards1.com/index.cgi?board=Military&action=display&thread=1103679193&page=1#1130547221)

OOC: Taggage for now. In the middle of somethin'.

OOC: [tagged] IC post in a bit >.> writing an MT post at the moment

Barkozy:

A reverse of the ship's departure happened when it approached Fuel Station number 8. Lightning arced through space followed closely by a blinding light. The small commercial liner slowly glided out as it made its way towards one of the space docks on the tower.

Murasaki approached the bridge upon seeing their arrival. "Excuse me captain but could you please bring up a communication link for me?"

"Why of course my Lady."

Hello General,

My name is Murasaki, head of foreign affairs, of Mythrandir. This liner is here to bring you and your men to the party. We will to see to your comfort while you are on board. Please indicate at which dock you would like for us to land.

Mythrandir:

Shizra sat at in a chair with arm rests in the shape of leaping lions while the back of the chair was lined with a dragon's spine. In retrospect, she was grateful that the Elders had not sent her out to destroy the ship. Two light cruisers would not have the firepower to deal with the matter. However, these nonlethal measures would practically guarantee that no one would die in this adventure. Well that is as long as no one acted stupid. "Weapons chief, prepare electromagnetic pulsar cannons and ion cannons."

"Yes mistress."

A dark complected man monitoring communication frequencies swiveled around in his chair to face the dark elf. "Mistress Shizra, we are receiving a transmission from the Empress from the Planet Jurai."

In front of her throne was a wide circle that was capable of transmitting holographic images to single or multiple ships in the area. "Set frequency to match that of the Empress's ship."

"On-line."

Shizra strode forward and into the circle. Her figure would have been broadcasted back to the Empress's ship. Twin blades resting at the hip and a completely serious facade.

Hello Empress Ayeka,

My name is Shizra and I am one of the war leaders of Mythrandir. There is a possibility that this ship is merely expressing a normal greeting in their culture when encountering new races. However if it is not, I have been ordered to use nonlethal measures to disable the ship and apprehend the captain or send them back home. In either case, we do not intend to allow them to ruin all that we have worked for. I asked that you please move your ships so we do not accidentally disable yours as well. There is a slight problem with one of our weapons, it does its job too effictively at times. You are cleared to land your ships though.

Turrets came to bare on the Super Star Destroy while power levels began to surge through the ship. "Let's hope we don't embarras ourselves on our galactic debut. Keep the orc pods ready in case we need them."

"Yes mistress."

Back on the planet, things were somewhat calmer. The sheer numbers from the crew of two massive warships from Aust was truly staggering. Extra security and a few warriors in training were even ordered out to keep a tight watch on matters. The great hall was emptied and the entire procession made its way to a glass domed amphitheater. Tables were laden full of meats, vegetables, fruits, sweets, and various other forms of food. Several tables were completely dedicated to alcohol and other beverages. Water could be fetched from several flowing fountains around the edges of the room which had silver pitchers waiting at the side. Murasaki had down her job well by Sebastian and Alurial's standard. However there was something missing for the dwarf. Not enough mead perhaps or no drunken brawls yet. But there is always a possibility.

The young officers at the communication tower feared that they would never return to their off duty activities. More messages were transmitted from space to the Elders and back out again. Someone finally had the brilliant idea, or so they thought, of addressing all parties at once.

To all,

Transports are on their way for all who may need a ride to the planet's surface. In the case of the crew from Aust, we will have special accomodations prepared for your crew along with provide them leave to move about the city. Those that are capable of landing on their own accord via transports, may do so now and approach from the west and land on the outskirts of the city near the main gate. Escorts will be their to show you all in.

Sebastian sighed and shook his head. "Have more food and drink prepared. We need enough to literally feed an army."

Captain Untine moved his robotic hand over the Captains chair console, reviewing the message and relaying it to the respective positions. He would move the Battleship into High Orbit, along with the Heavy Cruisers. Admiral Samuel Rogers would represent the Exodus Two Executive Government, and away with Armed Marine Guards (http://hawk.proboards1.com/index.cgi?board=spacemilitary&action=display&thread=1121709345) (Mandalorian Armor).

He would await in the first landing bay for the transport from the planet, trying to make sure his uniform looked right as he did so.

coms to Mythrandir vessels : this is the untited sephrite empire super star destroyer the doom of the rebels we come in arms but we meen peace but
if you wish to test your mettle against us on the field of combat open fire i can promise you a quick and painlless death
i am the kitir lord / ship captian darth venom

In response, Ayeka also sent a visual image (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/blackrobed_one/Ayeka_and_guardians.jpg) along with vocal transmission:
Greetings War Leader Shizra,

My information indicates 97 percent possibility that Super Star Destroyer is preparing for an attack. Jurai’s forces faced this kind of starship before, and I assure you it is as powerful as it looks: Super Star Destroyer carries enough firepower to lay entire planet to a waste, and to be honest, I have some doubt in your ability to disable it. My ship, on the other hand, is perfectly able to deal with Super Star Destroyer if necessary, although I also hope for peaceful resolution of this situation. I am leaving it up to you to negotiate with Super Star Destroyer, however, I and my Ryu-oh will stand ready to shield you in case of an attack.

Despite Ayeka’s words, her own ship also looks tiny comparing to enormous Super Star Destroyer, though she was in fact 300 meters long. Since nobody fired yet, Ayeka’s ship took her intended position between Super Star Destroyer and Mythrandir’s cruisers and turned to face Super Star Destroyer. Despite her apparent readiness for combat, Ayeka’s ship doesn’t have visible weapons, although she does emit a moderately-powerful force shield.

[QUOTE=lord darth venom ] coms to jurai vessel if they fire first we we will lay low thier ships then we we send for the tatical strike fleet that lie in wait one short warp jump a way do you side with those who point weapons at us our are you neautrual


QUOTE]

Video transmission (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/blackrobed_one/Ayeka43.jpg) to Super Star Destroyer:
This is Supreme Empress Ayeka of the Planet Jurai.

We are here to celebrate and meet fellow leaders from neighboring nations, not to do battle, however, our sensors indicate that your ship is preparing to attack, which goes against Galactic Law 10063248 “Of Sanctity of Diplomatic Meetings”. For now I intend to maintain neutrality and intercept fire from either you or Mythrandir’s cruisers, but if you are determined to attack this system, I will stand ready to assist in its defense. Since Jurai doesn’t hold any legal power in this system, I suggest that you negotiate peace with this system’s natives.

coms broke off apicture of the empire flag targeting potenraily hostile crusiers estimate 4 cluster qauntium torpedo salvos each to destroy them

Murasaki,

Please land at the uppermost dock, they will be with you there.

As the ship landed, two people came out. They wore worn-out military-type jackets without much camouflage but plenty of pockets. Around their necks were bandanas, and Badass wore a field cap. Both of them wore handguns in holsters to their side.

"I'm General Badass.. and this is Ricky. I'd try pronouncing his last name, but it would offend his elven ears to the point of explosion."

Ricky chuckled a little bit as he spoke.

"Sire?" A 3rd Lutenant said as the ship passed the outermost planet in the star sytem, "Where getting sensor reports of a battle taking place at the edge of the system a few thosuand miles away. From our comm reports and sensors it seems a Super Star Distroyer is trying to gatecrash this party, as it would be said. Shall we assist?"

William thought about it turnign the potatos of thought over in his mind, he did not want to lose any lives but if he assisted this planet it could forster relations. "Yes, we shall help, about turn, action station. launch fighters."

The Lutenant nodded and the sirens began to blare as the ships began it's slow about turn that took several hours to compelte. However when it did the hudnred miles wide front of the ships where facing at the enermy.

"Do we send warning sire?" The Lutent asked. Messages had already been sent to Mythrandir to tell them that the Austians will assist and to the Austian main fleet which was no w arriving to aid the Austian battleships in case the enermys threats where actually forced into reality.

"No. They have had enough warning." William replied, "Launch figters and prepare nuclear warheads. We shall fire two salvos, that should be enough to disable them adn our fighters wills screen us."

"Sire. We are ready to fire, sire."

"Fire." 30,000 missiles leapt from the two warships, each speratly guided by there computers. Each one contained a warhead 10 times more towerful than a H-Bomb, enough firepower to level an entire world. Austian ships may be slow and ponderious, but when they did fire, they fired well.

The Austian fighters stayed close to there parentships, there where 5,000 of them out there, ready to fight.

In the gundecks of the Austian warship radioactivly clad Austians raced up and down, women and chidlren carrying nuclear warheads to there tubes, technicians aiming them and preparing to fire. Another claxton sounded and the people left the gun decks waiting for the order to fire.

OOC: Sporth, this should distroy you, Star Distroyers sheild are designed to clock Proton adn lazer weapons-I'm not advanced enough to use them so i sue good old fashioned Unkes. the upshot of this is that sheilding is almost ineffective against them. Your proton sheild shoudl be able to block a clouple of thousand missiles, but otehr than that....

And for the rest of you, thats why Austian ships are so big, the sheer amount of guns on the two ships makes us dangerious, unadvanced but dangerious. We arn't the quickest, and we don't have ion cannons or lazers, or sheilds for that matter, just good old missiles and titanium armouring.

ooc aust i dont use sw shields i use st ignored
nukes incoming sire activiting point defence weapomry the turbo lasers opened fire


coms to hostile m vessel

(I wasn't really wanting this but I suppose nothing can be done about it now. Oh well I guess.)

Murasaki stood at an average woman's height at five feet seven inches wear a neo kimono (http://www.velvetgarden.net/images/photos/20041028-13.jpg). Her raven hair was hooked behind pointed ears and sky blue eyes took in each man in turn as well as bowing to each. "I welcome you all and ask that you join me on the liner. Refreshments are on board and I can guarantee a smooth flight until we arrive back in our home system." A pale arm gently swept out to the side as if asking them to enter the shuttle.

Back in Mythrandir, events couldn't have gone more wrong for the Elders. Anticipation in a peacefully enjoyable evening, had gone down in flames with a foreigner's ship. It was a situation that could have been easily avoided and Sebastian was correct after all. This was a normal greeting among these people but now their bodies would float around through space until they were pulled towards the center of the galaxy. Shizra was preparing to extend greetings to the Sephrite when the Austian warship launched a wave of nuclear missles. The dark elf sighed as she sat back in her chair. "Weapons chief, fire EM-Pulsars at Sephrite vessel and anything else that wishes to start a fight here. This is supposed to be a peaceful meeting."

"Yes Mistress."

Four heavy turrets on each cruiser swivelled around and was brought to bare on the Super Star Destroyer. Energy hummed throughout the ship until it built up in one glorious shot that would fry and bring down all the ship's systems including weapons, shields and communications. Not even organic technology was capable of defeating the blast. The ship would be raped by means to keep the peace here.

A message was broadcasted out on open frequency.

Your ship's communication channels will return in time. Until then, you will be stranded unless you accept our offers. We understand that this is all a misunderstanding here and are willing to forgive and forget. You and your men are welcome down on the planet to partake in the celebrations and we will move your ship to our space dock and repair it for you. Agreeing to this also means that all hostile actions will cease. Should you not agree to this, your ship will be removed and sent back to its home. If you still wish to fight, then we will not be held responsible for what happens next.

Shizra moved a finger to one of the lion's head. Appearing to be solid, it was actually a large button used to activate certain mine control devices. Feral and savage screams errupted from the belly of both cruisers as Orcs went into a blood frenzy. It was a new way for the people of Mythrandir to fight ground battles however Shizra found a use for them in space as well. "Inform transport shuttles that it is safe to come out and pick up our guests. Start with the Anagonian ships and work towards the Austian vessels. We will continue to patrol and scan our territory. Just before they were hit, they made mention of a strike fleet that is not too far from here. Keep the EM-Pulsars at full power and bring in the other three cruisers to aid in securing the system that is rightfully ours. We will have failed should any harm come to anyone participating in this diplomatic venue. Inform the Elders of what has just happened here."

"Yes Mistress."

Lights flickered on all around the planet. It was the sign of transport shuttle engines coming to life. A lone shuttle headed for the Anagonian bay door. The pleasant voice of a woman graced the sound systems as she asked for permission to enter the bay and then followed suit once she was cleared. Mechanical legs extended from the belly of the ship as they gently touched down. A small ramp depressurized and lowered from the shuttle to make a walkway for the Captain. A short blond haired woman moved to the top of the ramp with a warm smile on her face. The rest of the wave flew towards the Austian ships preparing to begin to unload the massive number of crew members.

Back down on the planet, Sebastian's ire rose as the events unfolded before him on the holographic display. "Damn! This was not supposed to happen today of all days." In his rune hand, floated a swirling image of a ship that was almost complete by all reports and still in the safety confines of the space docks. His only hope now was that all participants could be brought down before anything else went wrong. There was still a hope to salvage this.

darth venmom thought we will join them coms to powerfull but small cruisers you have our respect we will com in peace me an my crew wish to join your feast

It had taken time but the High Command had picked up on the transmission and sent out their own response to this party. Even tho some of its current guest had been at war with the Imperial Axis befor.

Axel of Organization XIII decided to go as he was rather tired of being at HQ all the time. Even tho Organization XIII wasnt ment to do partys or anything other then further its goals. Yet he still was going and in style takeing Neo Zetas only Aphotic Class Super Star Destroyer. He stood on the bridge as they neared the system. His long red hair and black robes made him stand out from the military crew on the ship.

" Sir we are exiting hyperspace near the source of the transmission. Multiple ships detected suggest shields be online and alert statues yellow." The first officer said

" Right right whatever just dont do anything to piss them off ok dont do anything got it memorized?" He said. He liked to use the phrase got it memorized when trying to get something hammered in.

Once they had exited hyperspace a message was sent.

This is the NZSF Rhine here to represent The Imperial Axis of Neo Zeta.

befor the communcations officer could say more he was pushed aside by Axel

Yo this is Axel well if you want to be all proper and crap its Axel, the Flurry of Dancing Flames.I will be representing Neo Zeta i dont know where these idiots got the idea I war going to let them off this ship and have fun. Anyway good to be here and all that dipolmatic crap. So when do i get to head down and get the wine and see all the hot babes?

OOC: NZSF stands for Neo Zetan Space Forces. Here is a pic of axelhttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/da/XIII_Order_08_Axel.png

As Mythrandir’s cruisers opened fire on Super Star Destroyer, Ayeka’s first instinct was to block it as she said she would. But remembering Shizra’s earlier words about use of non-lethal means and realizing that things couldn’t possibly get worse then they already were, Ayeka gracefully lead her ship sidewards, allowing EM-Pulsars to strike home.

“It was a wise decision after all,” Ayeka decided, as she watched Super Star Destroyer disabled and offer of peace extended to would-be aggressors, “Though I DID want to flaunt my Light Hawk Wings. Oh well, it’s not worth getting into another war, I guess.”

“Alright, Sasami,” Ayeka said, opening transmission channel with her younger sister’s spaceship, “Let’s head for the planet.”

“OK, sis!” Sasami sounded genuinely happy about the fact that situation has been resolved quickly and relatively.

As soon as two royal ships entered the planet’s atmosphere, Ayeka sent another transmission to Mythrandir’s communication center:
This is Supreme Empress Ayeka and Crown Princess Sasami of Jurai Royal Family. We are proceeding to land in the designated zone.

The two walked into the ship in front of them slowly and looked around.

"This is a lot better than the utility ships i'm used to.."

Axel was boarding his shuttle when his 1st and 2nd officer approuched him.

" Sir i must ask you wait untell we get cleared to send a shuttle down befor you go. It whould be rude to go with out waiting." His first officer said.

" Ah yes must be diplomatic and such right?" Axel said and his 1st officer noded " Yes sir." Axel spun one of his chakram around and then in a flash cut deep into the throat of his 1st officer. The warm crimson blood matched the color of axels hair as it flowed out freely of the throat of the man. He fell to the ground gaging on his own blood trying in vain to stop the bleeding. Axel looked at his 2nd officer. She was in shock and trying not to scream as this was the first time she had seen someone dying in front of her eyes. Blood dripped from her cheek onto her uniform. Axel smiled " You are now my 1st officer. Take a good look at him... got it memorized? Becuase if you question me like he did then you will end up like he did memorize that." he said befor tossing her a cloth " You should clean your face off. Its a shame to have blood on such a pretty face."

Axel closed the shuttle door and luanched heading for the planet. He usely did not lose his cool and do what he just did. However some people he just hates from the moment he sees them. Somthing about the aura around the persion which he can see pisses him off.

Murasaki smiled at the compliment about the ship. "I am pleased you like it. We try to build our transport liners with complete comfort in mind." She lead them in further. "This room has entertainment systems with any music you could possibly wish to listen to and we are trying to work on a means of picking up interstellar broadcast systems for a theater system. In the middle of the ship is a holographic sector where you can spend time in practically any environment you desire. The rear of the ship has its own purposes. If you are curious then you may check it out for yourselves." The shuttle door closed behind them, and the two engines hummed back to life. Blue emission flowed outwards as the liner pulled a way from dock. Blackness swallowed the ship once more as it entered into its own warp space.

Satisfied that the situation around here had been resolved and everything could go back to normal, a message was sent back to the Sephrite ship.
I am pleased you have accepted our offer. You may head down to the planet now or if you request transportation, a shuttle will arrive to pick you up momentarily. Also, you may navigate your ship to the docks for repairs once it comes back online or we can tow it for you.

Shizra excused herself from the bridge, handing it over to her second in command. A small shuttle departed from the bay and headed back down towards the planet where she would see to other means to ensure that the Elder's long awaited hopes would go as smoothly as possible.

Sebastian sighed with relief seeing the reports come through. "It seems I picked the right woman for the job."

His wife hardly enjoyed it when he complemented another woman but Sarah had to admit that he was right. Shizra did have an uncanny ability to make every situation work for their best interests. "Come husband, we should make our way to the amphitheater. The Empress from planet Jurai is on her way and we should be prepared to greet her."

"You're right as usual my dear." Sebastian looked back to Alurial. "Coming?"

Alurial pushed her hair back. "It seems you have a rowdy guest coming in and possibly a rude fellow."

The large man shrugged. "There will be plenty of booze around, I'm sure he won't be the only one eventually. Speaking of booze, where is Thrandur?"

The light elf spun around to find an empty chair with the dwarf no where to be found. "It seems that he is already at the amphitheater indulging on the mead."

Sebastian and Sarah both laughed as they walked out the door with their arm's around each other's waist.

The Empress Ayeka would have seen a magnificant scene as her shuttle entered the atmosphere. It was spring time in Mythrandir and the world was reclaiming life after the slumber of winter. A white stone walled city loomed in the horizon with a mountain range in the background. On closer inspection, one could see the stone work was intricatly laid out and well planned with a master mason. Each block was cut perfectly to fit one another. A massive tower stood at the center of this city with the flag of Mythrandir snapping in the evening breeze. The sunset painted the sky in hues of violet and orange as it dipped behind the body of water that was to be the empress's landing point. The waterfall that was spoken of was actually a part of a waterway that continually flowed into the large body of water.

Thrandur stood on the dock with the huge warhammer resting on his shoulders. A hover pad that acted as a detachment from the dock was on standby should it be needed to keep the Empress's feet dry.

No message was sent to the ship from Neo Zeta since a shuttle was already approaching before the communication tower could get a message off. However, there was still a proper welcoming guard for the man once he arrived. He would be shown to the great hall once all matters were squared away. Now that hopes were renewed, all looked forward to an entertaining evening.

Lights flickered on all around the planet. It was the sign of transport shuttle engines coming to life. A lone shuttle headed for the Anagonian bay door. The pleasant voice of a woman graced the sound systems as she asked for permission to enter the bay and then followed suit once she was cleared. Mechanical legs extended from the belly of the ship as they gently touched down. A small ramp depressurized and lowered from the shuttle to make a walkway for the Captain. A short blond haired woman moved to the top of the ramp with a warm smile on her face. The rest of the wave flew towards the Austian ships preparing to begin to unload the massive number of crew members.

OOC:

Sorry for slow reply, busy with church and stuff.

IC:

Admiral Samuel Rogers greeted the short blond haired woman with a warm smile of his own, albiet more combat-hardened and aged, but simple and gentle enough to get a friendly point across. The Marines stood their distance, with respect to the foreign guest in the bay. Samuel walked up to her and bowed his head slighty in his peoples way of being a gentleman, closing his eyes slightly as he did to express solidarity.

"Greetings, I am Admiral Samuel Rogers. I've noticed you had some...iffy quests in your system, and I'd be more than willing to take care of them should you desire it." He clasped his hands in anticipation of the meeting, "I must say however I am most excited about meeting with you. Since our Galactic Republic shattered, we haven't had much of anything to go by. This is indeed an historic moment."

A few B-1 Droids walked by, with Marines in their ranks. They were going to the fighters and bombers in the bay, looking to be mechanics as they seemed to be reparing something.

Life went on, even in the face of danger.

they pulled in to the planet
coms i hope you have room for 130000 sephrions

OOC:

Ayeka and Sasami aren’t coming in shuttles, they intend to land their entire spaceships, 300 and 37.5 meters long, respectively.

IC:

“Kirei!” The young princess exclaimed, as she flew through the atmosphere, the mental link with Ken-chan allowing her to see and feel as though she was a spaceship itself.

Her older sister acted much more reserved, limited to a samll smile playing upon her lips, though she also enjoyed the beautiful scenery around her through a several holographic screens that hovered in front of her.

As two ships neared the surface, they noticeably slowed down, so that in the end they seemed to be all but gliding under their own weight, with some force preventing them to break into the fall.

The larger of two ships, which could have been identified as Empress Ayeka’s ship, was 300 meters long and it looked nothing like what people of Mythrandir were used to seeing: not only its mostly beige hull appeared to be made not of steel but rather of some kind of wood, but the spaceship also bore very strong resemblance to water vessel, not only it had a keel, but it also had what appeared to be a set of oars.

The other ship, which must have been Princess Sasami’s, was smaller, 37.5 meters long, and looked more like what people of Mythrandir were prepared to seeing. Its hull was almost entirely sea-green in color, and in overall Sasami’s ship looked more artificial then that of her older sister, though assuming that the ship’s color was paint, it left the possibility that two ships might have more in common then it appeared. Though relatively small, Sasami’s ship looked a little larger because of four wing-like appendages: two at the sides, one at the top and one at the bottom, all backwards-directed.

In a minute or so, Ayeka’s ship landed straight in the middle of the lake, much more gently then one could expect from a vessel of its size. Sasami’s ship didn’t land at all, but rather stopped in the air beside the larger vessel, with its bottom “wing” partially in the water.

It was another minute or so, before two balls of green light shot from the ships, flew in an arch over the lake and landed at the dock beside Thrandur. As soon as they landed, balls of green light changed, quickly taking the form of two people: a young woman and a girl.

The young woman (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/blackrobed_one/Ayeka45.jpg) appeared to be approximately twenty years of age, and had dark purple hair, done in two long tails that fall behind her back, and ruby-red eyes. To everyone’s possible surprise, she was dressed rather simply in mostly blue Japanesque outfit, not quite a traditional kimono, and the only adornments she wore was a tiara, mostly hidden by her hair, and a simple golden ring on her left index finger.

The girl (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/blackrobed_one/Sasami23.jpg) appeared to be approximately fifteen years of age, and blue hair done in two long tails tied on both sides, and sparkling pink eyes. Her outfit was somewhat similar to that of her older sister, but mostly green and light pink in color.

“Greetings,” The young woman said with a slight bow, “I am Supreme Empress Ayeka of Jurai Royal Family. It’s a pleasure to…”

“I’m Sasami!” The girl interjected to her older sister’s notable displeasure, though judging from Sasami’s beaming smile, she paid it no heed.

the mighty ship docked the entire crew save some imperial storm troopers dismembarked
a feast a chance to drink and be merry

OOC: WTF, you just ignored those nukes. hell fire mate. You just can't do that. You can't just say that you sue ST sheilds on a SW ships. Youc an't just say that nukes are distroyed. You HAVE to take damage. i don't mind if you arn't that abdly hurt but that sort of firepower has to hurt.

I thought you might have improved since the days of Cam III, at least he tried not to godmod and tried to spell. I know you ahev dislexia-so do I mate, but at least i try. I can ignore your lack of grammatical and spelling ability, but just ignoring attacks like that is not on.

I'll give you another chance though mate, okay?

IC: "It appears, sire, that the enermy wish not to fight. They are asking for peace-another volly like that will surly distroy them." Rupert said to William as the screens that sheild there eyes from the atomic lightshow opened.

"Fine, we'll proceed to the planet. Same detail as last time. tell the other ships to return to there previous mission."

"Sire."

Time passed, slowly as time always does. The Austian ships slowly decellerated as they approched the planet before they srtood still in orbit around it, there massive shadows blocking out the sunlight to large shadows of the planet.

"Is everyone ready to go?" Willaim asked, he'd got changed into his shining white dress uniform with a long curved sword at his side. His chest was cover with medals and badges, his shoudlers dripped goldern brade. Austs Emerald star gleemed on his shoudlers.

"Yes sire."

"All in dress uniform?"

"Yes sire." Every single Austian cadet and soildier-everyone of the ship-had there dress uniform even though some where as young as 1 and others as old as 60. When the Austians landed they would look like a concoring white and emerald army, only they where coming in peace.

"Now." William said, "We wait for our lift."

sos aust kid sister on me acount
i really must lock my pc

ic the sephrion crew grined any food no replicated or cooked in thier mess hall would taste like the food of the gods

OOC: WTF, you just ignored those nukes. hell fire mate. You just can't do that. You can't just say that you sue ST sheilds on a SW ships. Youc an't just say that nukes are distroyed. You HAVE to take damage. i don't mind if you arn't that abdly hurt but that sort of firepower has to hurt.

OK, Aust, since both Sephrioth and Mythrandir seemed to ignore the nukes, I assumed that they were deflected by Super Star Destroyer's shields (which are VERY powerful, and actually, I don't see why Star Wars tech shields should be ineffective against nukes). But if you insist that's not the case, I'll insert a little flashback about what has happened with the nukes (Ayeka has her faults, but she wouldn't leave thousands of people to possible death).

coms to aekia this is darth venom me and my men wille come in arms but mean peace for it is against imprieal law to be un armed in non empire space

IC:

Ayeka couldn’t help frowning, as her younger sister interjected into the greeting speech she was about to make. However, her frown was immediately replaced by a small smile as she saw astonished expressions on the faces of a few of delegates who came to meet her, apparently linked with rather unusual way her sister and she left their ship. Though the natives proved themselves quite powerful by managing to disable Super Star Destroyer so easily, Jurai clearly didn’t fail to impress them either, especially considering what has happened earlier…



As Mythrandir’s cruisers opened fire on Super Star Destroyer, Ayeka’s first instinct was to block it as she said she would. But remembering Shizra’s earlier words about use of non-lethal means and realizing that things couldn’t possibly get worse then they already were, Ayeka gracefully lead her ship sidewards, allowing EM-Pulsars to strike home.

“It was a wise decision after all,” Ayeka decided, as she watched Super Star Destroyer disabled and offer of peace extended to would-be aggressors, “Though I DID want to flaunt my Light Hawk Wings. Oh well, it’s not worth getting into another war, I guess.”

But it was then when Ayeka realized that numerous nuclear missiles still flew towards now-disabled Super Star Destroyer, and with its powerful shields offline, even it would take severe damage from nuclear warheads, perhaps even…

Without bothering to issue orders to her guardians, Ayeka instantly took mental control over her Ryu-oh and threw her to interception course with swarm of nuclear missiles. And just a few seconds before they came into contact, everyone saw three long beams of light extending from Ayeka’s ship and quickly turning around as if they were hands of enormous clock, each leaving a trail of light behind, which soon formed a huge round shield of light, centered on Ayeka’s ship.

The next moment Austian nuclear missiles struck the shimmering shield, for a few seconds entirely engulfing it in the series of explosions. But as they explosions died out, they revealed that shield was still firmly in place, though somewhat dimmed by the amount of damage it absorbed.

When it was clear that Austian ship has no plans of continuing the attack, the shield once again reformed into three separate beams of light, which drawn back into Ayeka’s ship, which remained completely undamaged in the face of nuclear explosions.



“Yes,” Ayeka thought, obviously pleased with herself, “Jurai clearly didn’t fail to impress the natives.”

OOC:

These were Light Hawk Wings, a very powerful offense/defense system possessed only by 1st and 2nd generation Space Trees (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Space_Tree). Each Light Hawk Wing has power equal to that of a Death Star, and Ayeka’s personal ship has three Light Hawk Wings.

ooc respond to my coms i shut the shields off
sic
( im doing a trojan horrse monuvere)
TYPICAL KITIR THINKING play ther woounded animal then strike when they leasst expeciti venom is snealy

coms to aekia this is darth venom me and my men wille come in arms but mean peace for it is against imprieal law to be un armed in non empire space

Transmission to Super Star Destroyer:
This is Jurai Royal Ship Ryu-oh.

I regret to inform you that Empress Ayeka has already left the ship to meet with Mythrandir’s delegates, and I would advise you to meet with Empress Ayeka on the planet surface.

ok but tell the myrtianeds of the pridicament me and my men are in if we volite the empeors decree we will be tratiors
and as a gaurdian of the empire i would be duty bound to excute them

ok but tell the myrtianeds of the pridicament me and my men are in if we volite the empeors decree we will be tratiors
and as a gaurdian of the empire i would be duty bound to excute them

Transmission to Super Star Destroyer:
Not to be rude, but… What exactly do you mean? And with your communication system appearing to be functional, aren’t you able to contact with Mythrandirians yourself? Not to mention that your ship already appears to have arrived into Mythrandir’s docks…

we dont know thier coms chanel
i am akitir a gaurdian of the empire and its laws we have a an imperial decree which states when not in empire space we must be armed or the unarmed who voilated the law would have to to by excuted
my duty is to the emmpires laws so i am in quite a fix

we dont know thier coms chanel
i am akitir a gaurdian of the empire and its laws we have a an imperial decree which states when not in empire space we must be armed or the unarmed who voilated the law would have to to by excuted
my duty is to the emmpires laws so i am in quite a fix

Transmission to Super Star Destroyer:
Uhh… I see. I am Azaka, Juraian Guardian. I will proceed to transmitting your message right away.

Azaka found it strange that these people couldn’t set their communication system to Mythrandir’s channel, but a transmitting a message for them seemed to be a simple matter… And moreover, refusing to aid them would only show Juraians in bad light, and Azaka was certain that wouldn’t please his Empress, so he dutifully opened transmission channel with Mythrandir’s communication center…

Transmission to Mythrandir’s communication center:
This is Jurai Royal Ship Ryu-oh.

Super Star Destroyer’s crew contacted us, and asked to transmit you their message, which reads as follows:
“this is darth venom me and my men wille come in arms but mean peace for it is against imprieal law to be un armed in non empire space. if we volite the empeors decree we will be traitors and as a gaurdian of the empire i would be duty bound to excute them. i am akitir a gaurdian of the empire and its laws we have a an imperial decree which states when not in empire space we must be armed or the unarmed who voilated the law would have to to by excuted my duty is to the emmpires laws so i am in quite a fix.”

WONDER-BUMPS about when he'll get his response... :P

(I swear I am not ignoring anyone. A full time job and a woman make it difficult to post frequently until the evening time. I will get to all of you so please just be patient.

Aust-I didn't ignore your nukes. Sephrioth just RPed them like they had no effect and I just went on to protect my nation.

Neo Zeta- You'll get a more inclusive, I guess, post when you arrive on the planet.)

IC:

The ramp folded up and molded back into the transport and it slowly pulled away from the Anagonian vessel. "Please be at peace and try to enjoy the slight reprieve from your worries. We are a small unknow nation and well grant your people sanctuary here as long as you may require it." The blond haired woman had a way of putting everyone at ease with a slight smile and a kind word. Perhaps a gift of hers.

Wave after wave pulled up to the Austian warships, landing in docking bays and extending ramps to its people. The complete transfer of its people would take some time as the largest transports could only seat about a hundred people and the more numerous only about fifty. Yet, it would still be done to show good hospitality towards its guests. Nothing would be overlooked to please.

White walls ignited in brilliant firey glow as the sun began to set casting its rays against the stone work. Barrel-chested, tree trunk legs, and muscled arms, the dwarf was practically a minature mountain. A race capable of surviving the harshest climates and environments, Thrandur was a model for the dwarven race only with a bit more class. His voice was rough and grainy which was common among his folk. "Welcome to Mythrandir good ladies. I am Thrandur, one of the three Elders of this world. Behind me is the great walled city of Carenthul where the three races come together in the largest community in our solar system. Please, if ye follow me, I'll show ye to where the banquet is being held." Ripples from the water stretched out through the lake as the dock moved up in down in the water under the great weight of the small dwarf. Tall grass swayed back and forth in the evening breeze like waves on the beach. Birds had come back to this region after their slumber and their musical voices filled the air as the three walked.

Shizra had been monitoring the transmission to and from the communication tower since she left one of the Angelic Cruisers. What she heard did not please her but such problems could be remedied. Touching down in the forest near the communication tower, the dark elf was pleased to see that the crew here had actually straightened up. "It's good to see that you all still have your clothes on and are not falling down drunk yet. We have a situation, one that aquires our attention. Relay a message back to the Jurai Royal ship."

Beyond any hope of getting back to their previous engagements of enjoy their leave, the crew nodded their heads with blank expressions.
This is a strange situation indeed Jurai Royal Ship Ryu-oh. Please inform the commander of that Super Star Destroyer that it is impossible for us to entertain so many soldiers on the ground especially when they are armed. This is a diplomatic venue at which alcoholic beverages will be served and I will not risk a drunk shooting anyone while they are on this planet. Inform the commander that he and his command staff are welcome down on the planet and we will have fresh food and drink served to the rest of his crew on their ship so that they will not feel left out. For this there is no compromise.

Shizra kicked one man out of his seat but the heel of her shoes and took his place. Matters like these would require delicacy and quick action. A common man could not be trusted to handle such things.

Sarah and Sebastian were sitting in the great banquet room when Alurial finally arrived. The elf carried with her a golden bow and a finely strung harp. Both at which Sarah and Sebastian knew she was well skilled. Small fires flickered here and there while oil lamps were set around the middle of the long tables to give it all an almost dark age appeal. "Sebastian, we have a large number Austians approaching the planet and I fear that we will not have enough food to serve them all nor the room."

Muscled shoulders went up and down as if this was already known to him. "Don't worry Alurial, Murasaki had already rented out every cook in the city should they be called upon. As far as room, we can open the main gate and allow them to use the grassland outside and view the city should they wish to. Extra guards have already been ordered to the walls as well as patrolling the streets. Relax and try to enjoy the evening."

As axels shuttle entered the atmospher he ignored all the sights that would impress other beings. Even tho Axel seemed human he was far from it. Being around 600 years old alone was proof of this. But other things gave it away the fact he had no hear in the Physical or Moral sense for one.

When the shuttle touched down and the door opened Axel jumped down and streched then looked up. High in the sky he could see a dark object passing in front of the sun it was small but his eyesight was good enough to tell in the the Rhine,a 21,000 meter super command ship was much to large to land on a world nore was it friendly to most docks.

Axel looked back down waiting his escort to where the events and other guest were being held.

Ricky sat down as fast as he could, took his hat off and looked around. He then decided to test the music out.

"Do you have some of that music that you'd hear in one of those ancient Western films?"

Badass walked around to the rear of the ship, inspecting the things he found. Mostly, though, he kept himself occupied until he could finally get on a planet.

The ramp folded up and molded back into the transport and it slowly pulled away from the Anagonian vessel. "Please be at peace and try to enjoy the slight reprieve from your worries. We are a small unknow nation and well grant your people sanctuary here as long as you may require it." The blond haired woman had a way of putting everyone at ease with a slight smile and a kind word. Perhaps a gift of hers.

OOC: I thought you were someone in school. not a family man. I apologize for being too rough in my statements and wonderings, I thought you were 16 or something personally. Not because of your postage, but because of when you joined. You have my respects, and I shall be patient.

IC:

Samuel smiled towards her, indeed he grasped her gift of calming ease. Even the marines behind the mask of their armor could sense the ease in the atmosphere, and would sit back in such a fashion as to be...satisfied for once. They even went about talking to each other, all four of them, feeling Admiral Rogers was very safe in the presence of the Mythrandir Represenitive.

Samuel sighed as he noted this, the calm atmosphere in the shuttle, looking back to to the Represinitive.

"I don't think I ever got your name....I'm sorry....seems things are going rather quickly." He nodded slowly, "As for sanctuary, I am grateful, as this is great news."

(No offense was taken and I appreciate all your patience)

With a wave of her hand, the theme from The Quick and the Dead began to play. A holographic tumble weed rolled by and the walls of the transport ship turned into the fronts of old western stores like Saloons, jailhouse, and other such stations. "I hope this is what you were referring to."

The rear of the ship was more pleasure than anything with soft matresses and somehow they even managed to put a small jacuzzi in. A few mini bars dotted the rooms that were seperate from the bedrooms which were closed off by a simple curtain.

The blond haired woman swivled around in her chair. Autopilot features could take control until they were ready to enter the atmosphere. Her warm smile hadn't faded and at closer inspection, her eyes shone a dark green. "My name is Celinthia good sir. Things do tend to move fast in space which is why many of us prefer the peaceful life down on the planet. Don't worry, you should be in for a treat once you arrive. Practically everything will be open to you so do try and relax and enjoy yourselves." Celinthia turned back around as the shuttle made its final preparations as it began to enter the atmosphere. Armor glowed orange from entering the atmosphere but it would only last a short while. From space, Samuel and his men could get much the same scenery except with a larger scope. Blue oceans stretched as far as the eye could see with great swirling masses of clouds a good distance from the main continent.

Axel was greeted by a man and woman, both of whom were human. The man stood at six feet with brown hair and wore very formal garb. The woman stood about seven inches shorter with short black hair wearing a brown skirt and green form fitting top. "I assume you are Axel. Please follow us inside the gate and we will show you where the celebrations will take place." Behind them was a twin iron door that blotted out the sun at this late hour with an arched stone way gracing its top. Winged stone creatures lined the wall with arms crossed and tails curled around their ankles. Eyes were crafted into each one and gave the eerie feeling that they followed your every movements.

The blond haired woman swivled around in her chair. Autopilot features could take control until they were ready to enter the atmosphere. Her warm smile hadn't faded and at closer inspection, her eyes shone a dark green. "My name is Celinthia good sir. Things do tend to move fast in space which is why many of us prefer the peaceful life down on the planet. Don't worry, you should be in for a treat once you arrive. Practically everything will be open to you so do try and relax and enjoy yourselves." Celinthia turned back around as the shuttle made its final preparations as it began to enter the atmosphere. Armor glowed orange from entering the atmosphere but it would only last a short while. From space, Samuel and his men could get much the same scenery except with a larger scope. Blue oceans stretched as far as the eye could see with great swirling masses of clouds a good distance from the main continent.

Everyone looked, even the Admiral once the gaze of the planet came to. He smiled, a hopeful smile, a smile for a beginning. Far away from the horros of war, battle, and tyranny. Far away from what he knew to be true to his kind, his people, his lands. This was welcome, so very welcome, to see other peoples still having their Homeworlds.

Samuel Rogers looked to her and smiled widely, teeth showing gently as he spoke kindly. "My good lady, you have a wondeful name, and I and my Brethren are honored to be in your presence."

Everyone bowed their heads in respect, in honor. They had a place to call home, and they hadn't made the mistakes that Samuels Brethren did. Hopefully, they never would.

"I am happy to see such beauty, such things as your world. I cannot wait to begin the talks with your leaders."

"Atlast time to get to the party" Axel said as he walked behind his two escorts. He looked at the gates and other structers takeing in the sights as he was suppose to wright a report for the many diffrent branches of the goverment after this visit. One such branch was for the cultural ministry.

Axel looked over to the woman " I hope i will be able to speak with your leaders during this visit. My goverment is intrested in starting relations with your nation. Neo Zeta is allways looking for new allies"

“It is an honour to meet you, Elder Thrandur,” Ayeka replied with another small bow, “And thank you for hospitality showed to Jurai Royal Family. Please, lead on.”

“And this place is really beautiful!” Sasami added, smiling at the dwarf before her eyes resumed gazing about the surrounding, though Thrandur noticed that she seemed to be particularly fascinated by the beautiful stone work.

“I would like to say that I hope to establish diplomatic relations, perhaps even an alliance with Mythrandir, Elder Thrandur.” Ayeka spoke, as Sasami and she followed the dwarf, “You see, after the Republican Wars Jurai withdrawn from intergalactic politics for a while, and to be honest, I fear this left us without allies we can count on in the time of need… Though perhaps it would be better if we save formal talks until after the celebration.”

Meanwhile…

Back on Ryu-oh, somebody most definitely shared Mythrandir’s communication officers’ feelings. When he agreed to transmit the message for Super Star Destroyer’s crew, Azaka didn’t foresee that he would end transmitting messages back and forth; while definitely not a social type, Azaka DID hope to get a few hours, perhaps even a few days off-duty while his Empress would be enjoying the celebration, but from the look of things, it was too much to ask. With a bit of envy, Azaka glanced at his counterpart who was already dormant on the bridge's floor, before getting on with his duties…

Transmission to Super Star Destroyer:
This is Jurai Royal Ship Ryu-oh.

Mythrandir’s communication office contacted us, and asked to transmit you their message, which reads as follows:
“It is impossible for us to entertain so many soldiers on the ground especially when they are armed. This is a diplomatic venue at which alcoholic beverages will be served and I will not risk a drunk shooting anyone while they are on this planet. Inform the commander that he and his command staff are welcome down on the planet and we will have fresh food and drink served to the rest of his crew on their ship so that they will not feel left out. For this there is no compromise.”

Non-recycled air tasted so much better than the recycled type William thought as he stepped off his personaly transport escopted by his most senior officers. He looked around the city, like what he saw and smiled.

He quickly looked round for a guide to the city, and to this party.

OOC: Sorry for being sharp, I've just had some bad experiences with Seph before....

I'm doing my GCSE's right now, I havn't slept due to nerves and I'm a wreak. Apogies.

coms so be it we will come with 100 storm troopers just armed with blaster riffles relaxe ba5trie backs will beromovedn i suppose imy comand crew of 20 and my self will come i hope they have a lot of meed

waves of drops huttles were launched and headed for the planet

coms so be it we will come with 100 storm troopers just armed with blaster riffles relaxe ba5trie backs will beromovedn i suppose imy comand crew of 20 and my self will come i hope they have a lot of meed

Just out of curiosity, are you sending transmission to Ryu-oh, or to Mythrandirians (whom you seemed to have so much trouble contacting :P )?

(It's not a problem Aust and I can completely understand being tired. Oh and I'll handle Sephrioth's transmission.)

IC:

A slight tent of red graced Celinthia's cheeks. "The honor is all mine good sir. I am positive that you will enjoy your stay here as well as find our Elders good company." The shuttle tipped to the side a bit providing a better arial view of the city before diving down to the landing pad. With a hiss of air, the ramp was released once again to touch down on a sea of grass. Oaken tables with beige cloth were scattered everywhere outside of the wall. Servers in green robes went back and forth laden with trays of food and wine. This setup would serve for the Austian people while the leaders of each nation would be permitted deeper into the city to the great amphitheater. Celinthia stood to show her passengers out. "Enjoy your stay, sirs."

Sarah, Sebastian, and Alurial moved past buildings that lined the cobblestoned streets. The representative from Neo Zeta was in plain site as they moved past the open gate. All three bowed to the servants. "Thank you both. We will handle this from here if you please."

The servants bowed and departed to attend to their other duties. Sebastian hooked his arm around his wife and looked at Alurial. "I believe you should handle this." With a nod and a welcome, he and his wife walked on. Long curly brown hair, green eyes, and a silky golden dress graced her figure. The elder elf bowed her head in greetings. "Welcome Axel, I am Elder Alurial. If you please follow me, I will show you to where the main banquet will be taking place."

Tan trousers and a white vest hanging open with no shirt underneath, Sebastian walked up to William and smiled. "Hello. I am Sebastian, Elder of the human race here on Mythrandir, and this is my wife Sarah. I believe you are the leaders from Aust. I suppose I owe you some gratitude for assisting us in space as well as my apologies for even allowing it to happen."

Thrandur's round belly bounced up and down as he laughed. "Beautiful ladies, there will be plenty of time for that. At the moment, let's just enjoy the night and try to know each other better." The white walls passed them easily by as they finally came into clear view of the other representatives, landing transports, and other elders.

Shizra was astir in the communication room. "What are they thinking? Do they not listen to orders from the host of a party?" A blur of white hair, Shizra slammed another button onto the control panel to contact another station. "Scramble fighters and intercept drop ships from that Super Star Destroyer but allow our other transports to pass."

She spun back around to the communication panel and boosted the frequency of her broadcast. Even the past could hear what message she was going to broadcast.
Sephrioth ships, I told you that only your senior command was welcomed and not armed soldiers. Fighters have been ordered to stop you until you can comply with this demand. If all these people consist of your command staff, then only the commander of the ship will be allowed to attend.

Fighters poured out of star base not far from the area. Squadrons linked up to form a barrier infront of the planet to prevent them from entering the atmosphere.

coms command staff and a gaurd for them
ots a wide band coms

OOC:

Neo Zeta, I am assuming that Axel’s uniform and/or insignia make him easily recognizable as Neo Zetan. On their part, Ayeka and Sasami are easily recognizable as Juraians (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Juraians) (to one who knows what Juraians look like, needless to say), and depending on how much Axel knows about Jurai Empire, he is probably able to recognize them as Supreme Empress and Crown Princess of Jurai Empire respectively.

IC:

As Ayeka came to where the other elders and those of other representatives who have already arrived gathered, she gave a small bow to assembled people, and was prepared to make a short greeting speech, when a certain someone attracted her attention…

“No way! It can’t be one of THEM!” Ayeka thought, with great mental effort stopping her hands from balling into fists; she was far from happy to see Neo Zeta’s representative in here, but it would do Jurai no good if she let it show.

“Hi, everyone! I’m Sasami!” her younger sister said loudly and cheerfully while Ayeka hesitated; if Sasami noticed that representative of Jurai’s former enemy was present, she didn’t seem to mind it as much as her sister did.

The sound of Sasami’s voice brought Ayeka from the memories of Neo Zetan invasion into reality, and she remembered her manners, bowing slightly again and saying, “Greetings. I am Supreme Empress Ayeka of Jurai Royal Family. It is a pleasure to meet all of you.”

OOC:

For physical descriptions and images of Ayeka and Sasami, refer to my post #37:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11004232&postcount=37

Axel also took notice of Neo Zetas former enemys. Didnt they go into hideing after we attacked them? he thought to himself. Unlike Ayeka axel did let his shock show as he had a very puzzled look on his face. He knew everything he could find out about them or any former,current or possible enemy of Neo Zeta for that matter. It was Organization XIII's job,well one of their many jobs.

He gathered himself then gave a slight bow. " I am No. 8 in the Organization: Axel, the Flurry of Dancing Flames from the Imperial Axis of Neo Zeta. Its a pleasure to meet you, it seems the rumors of your beauty your highness were correct."

Axel then turned to Sasami " It is nice to meet you as well, I can tell you have a kind heart already just by looking at you."

William nodded towards the man in recognition and then stapped off a quick salute. "Greetings sir. I am William, I will nto burden you with my titals-personally I would not have them but the God Emporer is, alas, a treditionalist. No gratitude is need, we have had experiences with these people before, such things have happened before."

"May i please present my senior officers, Admiral Rupert, Duke iTis and Sir Tom."

Ayeka obviously didn’t expect complements from one of her former enemies, and it showed in a slight blush that made its way onto her face.

“Yup!” Sasami replied to Axel meanwhile, nodding vigorously, and before Ayeka could stop her adding, “And you are one of those people who attacked us. Why did you do that?”

the kitir lord said only shuutles echo1 to ten carry storm troopers

Axel looked a little shocked at the question but answered as best he could " Well at that time your nation sided with a alliance we were at war with. Even tho your nation had yet to attack us the military saw Jurai as a nice place to expand. Thankfuly a agreement was worked out to stop the military from going threw with its entire plan i know first hand how ruthless the military is in its occupations."

Axel then looked at Ayeka " However Neo Zetas hunger for expansion has slowed somewhat in recent years."

"I am glad to hear it." Ayeka replied, “Truth be told, I realized that aiding the Republic was a mistake when most of them didn’t come to aid Jurai like Jurai did for them, but sadly, it was a touch too late to pretend that nothing happened. But I am glad that our conflict was peacefully resolved, and sincerely hope that we won’t have to face each other on the field of battle ever again.”

Sebastian, Thrandur, and Alurial looked from representative to representative with a somewhat amused expression on their faces. "So this universe is not so large afterall. Tonight I hope that past conflicts can be forgotten and we all can enjoy good company. There are plenty of rooms and maids to attend anyone that may wish or require an overnight stay. If you will all follow Lady Alurial, she will lead you all into the amphitheater."

Sebastian turned to William and swept his arms out wide to encompass the many tables that had been erected outside the gate. "All of this food and drink is for your people so that they may enjoy their stay here. Your senior officers and command staff may accompany you as well into the amphitheater. I've had every chef and old grandmother work together to prepare food for so many people. They will all get fed I assure you. The gate will also remain open so that they may tour the city and relax a little. I only ask that they respect the wishes of the security personnel that will be on patrol."

Alurial waved them all forward and into the city so that those that had come such a long distance could get off of their feet. Inside the great white walled city stone buildings lined every street. Expertly laid stones in the street mirrored the precision of the wall. Each one crafted to fit the other precisly. The main street ways had some of the finer houses and more respectable shops. Some of the smaller streets branched off to smaller markets for food and other personal articles. If one was really looking, they could even find a few buildings lighting red lanterns outside their establishments. In the center of the city was a massive tower with a clear glass ceiling. The stone work was pure white and shone out brighter than even the pearl walls did in the waning sunlight. A large dome complex was behind this tower where they would enjoy the rest of their time.

Shizra however did not have the time for such happiness. There were still matters to deal with. Fighters up above the planet still had not budged and were still not allowing any of the transports through.
You are only allowed one transport and two guards. Nothing else. We guarantee your safety while you are here on our home.

A slight tent of red graced Celinthia's cheeks. "The honor is all mine good sir. I am positive that you will enjoy your stay here as well as find our Elders good company." The shuttle tipped to the side a bit providing a better arial view of the city before diving down to the landing pad. With a hiss of air, the ramp was released once again to touch down on a sea of grass. Oaken tables with beige cloth were scattered everywhere outside of the wall. Servers in green robes went back and forth laden with trays of food and wine. This setup would serve for the Austian people while the leaders of each nation would be permitted deeper into the city to the great amphitheater. Celinthia stood to show her passengers out. "Enjoy your stay, sirs."

OOC:

Sorry, been busy with RL lately. Lemme make up!

IC:

Samuel Rogers noticed the slight blush, and smiled deeply as he bowed his head in respect to her statement. After viewing the surface from the tilt, he enjoyed the smell of the planets air as he exited the shuttle craft. He and his four marine escort would walk with much respect to the peoples of Mythrandir, and observe the Austian prepared tables with care. After a lengthy walk of sight-seeing, Admiral Rogers hoped upon a building.

Resectfully, he had no idea where to go, so he went about asking someone as his Escort followed suit with weapons holstered.

ok he comed this is shutttle eco 4 we will escort the kitir lord

"of course!" William replied, "It is our honour to be cortious to your people." He made his way, slowly and politly with several bows, towards the other representives, "Duke William of Aust," He said, bowing once more, "At your service."

The waves parted and allowed the Sephrioth shuttle to pass and head down to the planet. Shizra exited the room and informed the crew there that they may enjoy the rest of the evening unless more guests were to arrive. Smiles and sparkles from every eye practically blinded the dark elf woman as she headed for her speed bike. A silent hum as the power core came online and its high velocity wheels began spinning.

Guard personnel were around everywhere so asking for directions was not difficult for the Anagonian representative. Many weapons consisted of swords, spears, axes, or maces while others carried bows. It may have seen primitive but every culture had its reasons. A large man standing close to seven feet tall and nothign but muscle, walked over to the man. "I see you appear to be lost. The group has already gone around the white tower." A massive hand and long finger pointed down the main road and at the striking tower. "Just head straight for that and you'll run into them. They haven't gotten too far ahead of you."

It was a simple building used for holding large meetings or plays for the people of the city. An oaken door open out for them and stone stairs descended down into the ground. Grey margle lined everywhere and seats were carved into great slabs of stone. From the inside, the glass ceiling wasn't even noticeable as the sun set and the stars began to twinkle to life. Flames from the tables brought light to the room along with a more modern sort of lighting from the walls. Food and drink were everywhere, more than any of them could possibly eat. With his wife's hand in his, he turned back around to the guests once he reached the hard floor. "Please help yourselves to all that you see. Eat all that you wish and drink all that you may and please relax while you are in our company. We may dispense with formalities if you wish. We have food of all varieties and quantities and practically every kind of beverage that we could muster for this occasion. Please, help yourselves."

If anyone one wonders, I am waiting for some kind of response from Neo Zeta. Ayeka does, at least; Sasami looks pretty bored at the moment, but knows better then interjecting into Axel and Ayeka’s conversation.

the shuttle set down of was loaded darth venom and his two gaurds weariong blacl storm troo[per armour with vout helmets int the troopers hands were the powerful z 13 blaster riffles hail i am a high kitir lord

(OOC: I'd sort of like to assume that my two characters made it because I don't want you waiting on me.)

(That sounds fine everyone)

The same barbarian that had given Samuel directions, approached the Kitir Lord. Three more guards joined his side. "I am afraid that your weapons will not be allowed into the city. We have a strict weapons policy here in Mythrandir. Leave your rifles with us and you may collect them when you leave. If you wish to hold onto them, then your men may remind out here with the rest of the people from Aust and enjoy the food and drink out here. Your choice."

" Yes i too hope peace between Neo Zeta and Jurai is what our future holds." Axel replied. " I would dread the thought of haveing to see Jurai and Neo Zeta fight another war. Neo Zeta has left many Empires in ruins with their worlds turned to ash. Such a fate should not befall Jurai." Axel said,however deep down he did not care about the fate of any nation or anything for that matter.

Guard personnel were around everywhere so asking for directions was not difficult for the Anagonian representative. Many weapons consisted of swords, spears, axes, or maces while others carried bows. It may have seen primitive but every culture had its reasons. A large man standing close to seven feet tall and nothign but muscle, walked over to the man. "I see you appear to be lost. The group has already gone around the white tower." A massive hand and long finger pointed down the main road and at the striking tower. "Just head straight for that and you'll run into them. They haven't gotten too far ahead of you."

"Thank you," responded Samuel as he bowed his head in respects, "I appriciate the guidence."

The seven foot giant was not unlike anything the Admiral, nor the Marines, had seen. They had a species of reptilians called Komodren that stood over or at seven foot and could sometimes be pure muscle themselves. Other races could fit that catagory, but the major race within the Anagonian Brethrenhood would be the Komodren with respects to height and appearence. The only reason why the Admiral didn't allow his trusted Komodren marines on this mission was because he was afraid they would "scare" the locals.

Now, as he looked back at the muscle giant, he realized they would be more than a common sight here. He chuckled to himself, waving it from his mind for now.

The Marines themselves would have their rifles holstered to the backpack, looking more than like an attachment to the booster pack as they walked. Luckily, they understood the importance of a good appearence, and would walk close to and in front of the Admiral as they scanned the surroundings with the helmets different functions.

Samuel would reach the tower at the end of the main road if not in a short time, awaiting to see what would be here to guide him the rest of the way.

(OOC:)

We can go ahead to anything or continue with this if you want to..I'm up for anything.

As for the Marines and the booster pack, its like a weapon attached to the back of Boba-Fetts backpack...kinda looks like something a part of the pack. I believe you've seen the mandalorian armor pic already, if not I'll linkage it.

thatis fine but i shall keep my light bastard swords said the kitir lord

“I am glad that you feel that way, although I am quite certain Neo Zeta would find that Jurai Empire is not so easy to ruin. But let’s leave it at that.” Ayeka walked to the table and poured herself a goblet of red wine, “How about a toast? To peace between our great empires?”

Meanwhile, Sasami, who quickly got bored with Axel and Ayeka’s conversation, went off, scouting the table for some sweets…

the kitir lord bumped in to the liitle girl uh he said thast stung

the kitir lord bumped in to the liitle girl uh he said thast stung

If you don't mind it, Sephrioth, I'll first wait for confirmation from Mythrandir that you were let in and caught up with the rest of us. Let's keep the timeline as smooth as possible, shall we?

ah sos ignore dat

ah sos ignore dat

No problem.

(Anagonia, yeah just assume that you walked down the stairs and are with everyone else.)

The muscled giant nodded at the Kitir Lord. "That is acceptable. Follow the main road around the great white tower and down into the domed amphitheater. The door should already be open and you'll find that most of the representatives are already there. Enjoy your stay."

Sarah smiled when she noticed Sasami scouring the table for her own delights. Sebastian and Sarah had not had any children of their own yet and the woman was looking forward to the occasion when they would have their own. Walking over quietly, she picked up a piece of chocolate cake and a couple of chocolate covered strawberries. A plate slid infront of Sasami with the same foods. "Here you go. You seemed more interested in a particular type of food than anything else. Especially diplomatic talk."

Sebastian scooped up a gilded serpent coiled up. Red liquor poured freely from its open mouth and into three silver goblets. Each one was handed to one of the Elders. Similar goblets were brought out and filled one by one and distributed to the guests. "A toast if you will. May your nations last longer than the stars, may your people be prosperous and live in security, and may no evil ever find its way into your hearts." With the final words, the three elders drained their glasses.

A loud thump sounded as Sebastian slammed his glass down. "Now, you are all welcome to the food here and we also have a few of Mythrandir's finer drinking games as well as more conventional games. We have gifts for you all once we learn something about you. Others may have customs to give gifts upon forging alliances or such things. Here, you have to earn them by telling us something about yourself. Then, we will arrange a gift to fit you."

(I apologize if this doesn't make sense. I was doing two things at once. Basically you all can drink yourselves silly against the dwarf or take part in other types of games that may require a few tables being cleared)

Axel rased his goblet to the toast and took a health drink from it befor sitting it down.

No evil or light will ever enter my heart......for those of us who border on the edge of nothingness have no hearts Axel thought as the toast went on.

Axel then wondered in what game he should take part in. Drinking agianst a dwarf could be intresting. However he would wait and see what else is on the table for games.

(Anagonia, yeah just assume that you walked down the stairs and are with everyone else.)

The muscled giant nodded at the Kitir Lord. "That is acceptable. Follow the main road around the great white tower and down into the domed amphitheater. The door should already be open and you'll find that most of the representatives are already there. Enjoy your stay."

Sarah smiled when she noticed Sasami scouring the table for her own delights. Sebastian and Sarah had not had any children of their own yet and the woman was looking forward to the occasion when they would have their own. Walking over quietly, she picked up a piece of chocolate cake and a couple of chocolate covered strawberries. A plate slid infront of Sasami with the same foods. "Here you go. You seemed more interested in a particular type of food than anything else. Especially diplomatic talk."

Sebastian scooped up a gilded serpent coiled up. Red liquor poured freely from its open mouth and into three silver goblets. Each one was handed to one of the Elders. Similar goblets were brought out and filled one by one and distributed to the guests. "A toast if you will. May your nations last longer than the stars, may your people be prosperous and live in security, and may no evil ever find its way into your hearts." With the final words, the three elders drained their glasses.

A loud thump sounded as Sebastian slammed his glass down. "Now, you are all welcome to the food here and we also have a few of Mythrandir's finer drinking games as well as more conventional games. We have gifts for you all once we learn something about you. Others may have customs to give gifts upon forging alliances or such things. Here, you have to earn them by telling us something about yourself. Then, we will arrange a gift to fit you."

(I apologize if this doesn't make sense. I was doing two things at once. Basically you all can drink yourselves silly against the dwarf or take part in other types of games that may require a few tables being cleared)

OOC:

Excellent....

IC:

Samuel grabbed his goblet and drank heartidely, gulping it down with ease as he huffed with excitment of old. His brethren would do the same, their helments on their respective class-designated jet-packs, drinking their share. Some would appear more alien than human-like, but all would share the bevereges of Brethrenhood with each other. Definitley a cheerful time indeed, even when Samuel would speak up for his party.

"Indeed, we would tell you of many things. However, our Galactic Brethren should go first out of due respect." He nodded.

“Thank you, Lady!” Sasami said, smiling to Sarah as she accepted the treat, “And… Well, I guess I better leave diplomacy to Ayeka. Though I wish she’d have fun too.”

Sasami then took one of chocolate covered strawberries.

“Yummy!” She said after chewing it up.

Meanwhile…

”Mmm… A drinking contest?” Ayeka thought, as she put her second drained goblet on the table.

The truth was that despite her appearance, Ayeka was very good in handling alcohol, and she enjoyed it very much too. But…

”No, it does not become Jurai’s Supreme Empress to participate in such games. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see what else our hosts have to offer.”

(Sorry Anagonia, who were you directing that comment at?

Seems no one wants to take on the dwarf....)

A table was completely cleared of its contents then jugs laden with alcohol were brought to the table. Goblets were replaced with deep swirling glasses. Thrandur grabbed a thick legged chair and set it at the head of the table. At his right was a large stien that was twice as large as any glass present on the table. One of the serving women lifted the jug and poured the contents until the mug was filled to the brim. Thrandur snatched the mug up by the handle and proceeded to empty the contents down his wide open mouth. Five long gulps had the entire contents drained. A loud thump and a heavy sigh announced to everyone that he was finished.

Sebastian laughed out loud. "Good dwarf, if you show off like that no one will ever play with you."

"Bah. I was only wetting my whistle. Next you'll be wanting them to play daggers or some silly game like that."

"Of course not. Only androids play that game or drunks trying to make a coin."

Alurial cleared her throat. "Well if we are finished listing some of the more vulgar games. May I propose a few?"

Sebastian bowed almost mockingly, non to Alurial's approval. "By all means good elf."

A final glare to the human before the elft turned to the crowd. "Many of you may have noticed the type of weapons that our guards carry. We have a strict weapons policy on the homeworld of Mythrandir. I invite you to who claim to be worries to test your skills at the old ways. We can set up an archery range and a sparring circle for those that may wish to try their hand. I assure you that no one will be harmed as we will provide the weapons of your choice."

To some people’s possible surprise, it was delicate-looking Ayeka who was the first to walk up to Alurial with a small smile upon her face.

“Your Ladyship,” Ayeka said with a slight bow, “While I usually refer to other means of defending myself, as a member of Jurai Royal Family I was extensively trained in the use of weapons, and would like to test my skills here. What the rules of the contest are?”

Alurial smiled pleased to see that there was a woman capable of handling herself in a fight. "The rules are quite simple depending on what weapon you wish to test your skills at. We have the bow and all that would be required is for you to test your profficiency at hitting a target. There is the sword where you may do either one of two things. You may grace us with a sword dance of any style or technique that you see fit or you may take on one of our warriors with padded blades. Then there is the ax throwing contest that is very similar to the archery contest. Well Empress, which one would you like to try your hand at?"

Axel was a bit let down by the choice of weapons and how they would be used. Marluxia, the Graceful Assassin would of been the man they would want to see. As for swordsmanship they would want Saïx, the the Luna Diviner or Roxas, the Key of Destiny. He could do a dance of sorts with his chakram and his controle over fire. After all his code name was Flurry of Dancing Flames.

" Might i be able to use my Chakram in place of swords for the dance. I know it is rather rude to ask for such a change however, I can provide a great showing with them." Axel asked Alurial.

ooc was sick during da weekend

he walked into the ampithetere ah he grined

“I would choose melee combat, however, I wouldn’t mind for Lord Axel to go first; sadly, my training didn’t include weapon dances,” Ayeka says, “In regard of weapons, I am skilled with a sword, but my weapon of choice is polearm and I am equally skilled with a staff. I would choose naginata if you have one available, but if it is not, longsword, katana, staff or halberd will suit me just fine.”

the kitir said i will enter the combat tornament

Samuel looked at Alurial, and stood as he bowed his head in respects.

"Dear Lady, I will be pleased to participate in the swordsmanship part, sparring with one of your dedicated warriors." He smiled, "I am trained in the Novarian Arts....even if we have not our world anymore we still bring forth the old arts."

The marines themselves would have participated, but this was the Admiral's show, and they would be amused to see his skills with swords. No one had ever witnessed him practice or use such skills. They would chuckle to themselves, amusing this would be.

(Just to give everyone forwarning, I'll be gone Wednsday through Sunday. So just hang in there till I get back. Sorry if this inconveniences anyone.)

IC post coming soon-

William entered the room, standing tall and proud his his white uniform, seeing that the party had already begun the smiled and made his way to the seats, sending Rupert to find out what was going on.

He sipped his wine quitely watch and assessing the other guests. There was some girl, quite what she was going here he didn't know-she looked a young as a Ensign on his ships. Maybe that is what she was, or maybe not. The rest where varied in shape and form as he would expect.

Rupert returned, after, William noticed, having a quick and whispered conversation with some girl from another planet. The conversation had involved com numbers.

"Whats going on here Rupert?"

"Theres a weapons contest, swordsmanship, archery and axe throwing."

"I'll go for the swordsmanship, I presume it's not to the death?"

"I think you are right sire." They both stood and made there ways towards Alurial.

As it has been mentioned before Aust is a old fashioned power, though as a space nation it's quite young it's ways and treditions, it's civilsation and culture, have been going for over 12,000 years. Certain methords have served the Austians well throughout, certain names have stayed behind.

For example, in Asutian the main body of footsoildiers are called Hi-Kinalati which means Phalnax Fighters from the days when Austian troops forght using long spears in battle. Sinillaraly the Royal Collage of Princes in Aust City is 7,000 years old and has changed very little in that time. It teachers it's pupil basics, Austian, Maths, Science, History along with other, more courtly deciplines, Etiquet, Charm, pronuciation, Swordsmanship and Pistols. A Austian Gentleman would never expect to use a long-arm gun.

Indeed Austian officers can only use psitols and swords, and thus they train hard with them, knowing that those are there only hope is they are ever attacked. With this knowlage William and Rupert made there way up towards Alurial.

Willaim bowed towards here, "Myself and my subordinate wish to join your cometion, if that may be permitted?"

darth venom said i will go for all three contests

(Sorry this took so long.)

Alurial took everyone's questions and requests in stride. The request from Axel to use his own weapon was a simple one and easily granted. "Of course. That is perfectly acceptable."

Her next source came from Ayeka. "I'm afraid that I am unfamiliar with your naginata but we do have polearms if that is what you would like. I will have one brought to you immediatly."

Alurial bowed her head in return to Samuel. "Then I look forward to witnessing your prowess in the old arts."

Alurial nodded her head as the Kitir requested to participate in all three events. "That is fine. You will face Thrandur in the axe throwing and myself in archery."

She smiled as William asked permission to join. "That is permitted. The competition is for your enjoyment afterall. Which weapon do you prefer to use?"

Over the glass dome, a silhouette cast a shadow over the amphitheater before it disappeared behind the walls. The dark woman with white hair that had been driving the bike dropped the kick stand and eased the bike onto its side. The power had shut off so now a back wheel had replaced the propulsion device for travel along the ground. Shizra adjusted her two blades and pushed open the door to where the representatives were. She was late but it was a long ride to the communication tower.

Sebastian looked up as he finished his conversation with the dwarf. "I think we found our combatant for this tournament. Should make things interesting."

William smiled, "Swords, may I use my own?"

the kitir grined i will use my own swords my two light bastards swords shame and blame
he said who is my sword fighting oppenant

“I would choose halberd then,” Ayeka replies to Alurial.

" Thank you for allowing me to use my own weapons for my showing. Whenever you would like me to go please just inform me " Axel said

"You may all use which ever weapon you prefer. I will have a halberd brought to you from one of the guards my Lady. Since you will not be fighting anyone, how about you show us your Chakram dance."

Shizra finally made her way to the floor of the room and stood beside Sebastian and his wife. "Party seems slow."

"On the contrary. We were just about to begin a small melee tournament with one of our own fighting against some of the diplomats."

The dark elf crossed her arms and smirked. "And who did you get to fill that role?"

Sebastian hooked an arm around her shoulders with a wide grin. "Well thank you for volunteering Shizra." Sebastian looked up to the rest of those that were gathering. "Those of you that are sparring against one of Mythrandir's own will be facing this fine woman right here."

he smiled and said may the gods show you mercy because i have none

IC:

“It is a pleasure to meet you in person, War Leader Shizra,” Ayeka says, bowing to the dark elf slightly, “I must say that I was quite impressed by your actions during the recent incident, and I would be honoured to test my strength and skill against those of yours.”

Then Ayeka turned to Darth Venom and added, “I don’t suppose anyone have to remind you that we don’t duel to the death here. However, if you insist on using energy weapons, perhaps you should challenge someone who is likewise skilled with using them?”

OOC:

Sephrioth, I assume that your light bastard swords are “light” as in Lightsaber.

OOC: He might mean blast swords as in the starwars style. There like a sword with a bl;aster on the end that shoot, burn and cut...

IC: William bowed and smiled, "It will be a pleasure to spar with you madam, I suppose that you are skilled? What am I saying, of course you are. No doubt you are among the finest swordsmen, and women, of your people."

ooc its as in light saber
ic i realize its not to the death that was the kitir war cry

OOC:

OOC: He might mean blast swords as in the starwars style. There like a sword with a bl;aster on the end that shoot, burn and cut...

No, I am pretty sure Sephrioth meant bastard swords... ;) ...you know, the ones also (but far less widely) known as hand-and-a-half swords. They are something in between of a longsword and a two-handed sword (hence the term "bastard sword"), but a strong person should be able to wield bastard sword in one hand. Of course, with Darth Venom's bastard swords being "light", he doesn't need to be particularly strong to wield them in one hand.

IC:

"I see," Ayeka says Darth Venom, "But still, you insist upon using energy weapon, which might be rather dangerous, especially if your opponent won't be armed with something similar."

Shizra bowed in respect to both leaders. "Thank you Empress. Honestly that was the only option open to those small ships. It is a very effective tactic against any ship."

The sound of metal clearing scabbards came as Shizra drew both of her curved blades. "It will be an honor to dual against you all. My blades should hold up well to your energy blades. Rune swords tend to be resiliant against them for the most part. If I do require an energy blade, then I'm sure we can dust one off and have it brought out to me."

Sebastian smiled wide. The only thing left now was to put contestants in order, have gifts arranged, and allow the representative from Neo Zeta to go first.

Axel smiled as he poped his neck " Alright i hope you do enjoy the show. I will ask no one come with in 10 feet of me during this or they might get......burnt."

Axel stepped into the middle of the room and once people were clear two small black protals opened. He put a hand in each and pulled out his Chakrams befor the portals closed.

It started slow as Axel twirled spinning his Chakrams. But as he went on the speed of which they spun increased and they became very close to his neck as he passed them by. Someone with a good eye would notice smoke forming in a five foot circle around axel. As he danced the smoke increased untell in bright orange flash fire erupted around him. Not touching or burning the ground nore was there smole the fire was under his direct controle. The flames danced high into the air and twirled with their master. Axel rased his hands into the air and threw his Chakram into the air. They split and went threw the wall of flames exiting with the flames forming around them in mid air. The shape of a angel around both formed in flames danceing with Axel. As they danced with such grace it became clear this ability of his also made a deadly weapon in combat. Axels controle of the flames were great to where he could controle their movements as if they were his own body. He moved his hands togather and the fire angels too moved togather. Once they mirged another large orange flash took place a Phoenix in all of its grace befor the flames died down and the Chakrams spun down. Axel cought them and took his last pose befor his showing ended.

The five Myths stood back as they watched Axel perform his dance. Each intricate move was noted by the Elders and Shizra. His grace and actions would clue them in on what type of warrior he actually was and how skilled he was. None of them were disappointed in his dance and all gave high remarks as they commented back and forht quietly amongst themselves. At the end of his dance, all five Myth's applauded. "Bravo. Bravo. Most impressive. You seem to be quite skilled in the ways of your weapons and in a gesture of gratitude for showing us all such a wonderous dance, a gift."

Sebastian held his hand out to the side. Sarah walked off towards a table containing a variety of instruments and trinkets. The woman scoured the table for a moment as she located what she felt would be the perfect gift. A metalic fan, that lay off to the side, caught her attention. It seemed perfect for this man. Delicatly, she retrieved the fan and brought it to her husband.

Sebastian looked down at the fan and smiled. "Excellent choice my dear." He looked up at Axel. "My wife has seen fit to give this fan to you as a gift and reward for your superb performance with the Chakram. I believe you will enjoy this particular little trinket."

shizra you may use blame my second light bastard sword to fight against me

OOC: Theres actually a sword called that...hell I though it was a misspelling of Blaster Sword. Still, you learn somthing new every day.

IC: William clapped as the dance ended, unsure of what was going on. In Aust swords where for killing and fencing, not for dancing. But then Aust was a winter coutnry-or had been before the conquests-and so there had never been any need for dance. Indeed in the old days it had been all the Austians could do to survive, let alone have any rituals.

Axel took the fan and slightly bowed " I am honored by your gift and i am glad you enjoyed my dance."

Even tho it was just a dance it showed his ability to controle his weapon and the element of fire. Make no mistake the group he was a member of was a ruthless group where some of the universes most powerful warriors were. He would have fought but he was under orders not to fight as he tended to go over the top.

IC:

Ayeka clapped along with the Mythrandir’s Elders as Axel finished his dance.

“It was simply beautiful, Lord Axel!” She told him, her face a little flushed, “Thank you very much for your performance!”

Then, Ayeka interlocks her hands, with two fingers lightly touching the ring on her left middle finger and immediately two waves of golden light came out of it, going through Ayeka’s body. In a second they were gone, leaving Ayeka’s clothes completely changed: instead of kimono she is now dressed in tight outfit (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/blackrobed_one/Ayeka_in_Jurai_Battle_Armor.jpg), mostly crimson, black and light pink in color. Her appearance has changed as well, although to a smaller degree: her long tails are mysteriously gone, and two black stripes appeared on each of her cheeks.

“I am ready as soon as I have my halberd.” Ayeka said to Shizra afterwards.

OOC:

I want to warn everyone that I am VERY busy with my degree work these days, so I probably won’t be able to post as often as I was used to. But I still would probably be able to post at least once per day.

Also, Mythrandir, would you post about halberd being brought to Ayeka, or am I to go ahead and post about it myself?

ooc aust my own desgein

ice the kitir was impainent

Shizra snapped her fingers and a guard entered the room. In his hands was a halberd with a hooked blade at the end. The pole was made of finely crafted wood and completely smooth. Vines with floral arrangements snaked all along the surface. The tall blond haired, blue eyed man bowed and handed the polearm over to Ayeka. "Here you are my Lady."

Shizra unsheathed both of her curved blades. Both blades clicked and crossed across her chest as she bowed out of respect before the match began. Pads were quickly brought and placed over her blades to ensure that slip ups would happen.

Sebastian on the other hand called over Axel. There was more to the gift than it simply being a fan. "Axel if you will please come over here while the women fight, I must show you something about the gift you have just aquired. I wouldn't want you to accidently harm yourself later on."

Axel walked over to Sebastian " Oh? intresting please go on." Axel said wondering how a fan could harm him.

OOC:

Holy crap, sorry for the delay! I've been busy IRL and only been able to do a few threads recently. I promise to try to get this one, I just need some info if I'm still involved or not...

Sorry, again!

IC:

“Thank you, Sir.” Ayeka replies to the man with a small bow and a smile, accepting the halberd.

Ayeka to a moment to admire the weapon’s craftsmanship before taking a step backwards and making a few passes through the air, wielding the polearm as if it was weightless (OOC: Ayeka is several times stronger then any normal human, but as she is going to restrain herself during this match, her blows would be approximately half again as strong as those the strongest human could deal).

Afterwards, Ayeka returned Shizra’s bow and also assumed a combat stance: her left foot is a step ahead of the right, and the top of her halberd is aimed to the right and slightly backwards.

OOC:

Ayeka will wait for a several seconds for Shizra to begin the match, but if she doesn’t, she will go into offense. By the way, I assume there are around five to ten meters between Ayeka and Shizra at the moment.

And also, could you describe in a little more detail what this halberd’s blade looks like? Because I got the feeling that it isn’t the usual halberd (which looks like this (http://web.mit.edu/blkdrgn/www/images/yeomen/halberd.gif)).

(Sure. Sorry I didn't describe the blade enough. Distance sounds good to me. I would have said how close before the match started but that sounds good.)

Sebastian held out his hand. "May I see the fan please?"

Typically when a weapon is crafted, the metal usually had a pure appearance. Not so with metal from Mythrandir. Veins branching out along the ax blade while spiralling up the spike at the tip. The hooked blade on the reverse was serrated.

The opponents started out at about five meters apart. Once the pads were secure on Shizra's pads were secure, her blades moved from a cross position at her chest to run perpindicular with her body at different areas. A blade crossed her legs while the other at her chest.

Alurial raised her left hand. "Let the battle begin!" she yelled as her hand fell. Shizra began stalking in by sliding her right foot out to the side and crossing her left. Knees bent, she began circling to close the distance ever so slowly. A meter out now. Shizra leaped and executed a double downward spiral slash in the air that was aimed at Ayeka's shoulder with the intention of hitting and crossing down over her chest.

Sorry for the delay

Samuel Rogers would sit back in the shadows of everyones gaze, trying to remain in such a position as he iobserved. Quiet was his style currently, lurking for the most part. He was truly unaware of the importance of the events transpiring, but nonetheless had forgotton his pledge to indulge in the spars. What he waited for, he didn't know. But he watched, and waited, for an opening. Until such time, he would undoubatly lurk.

Bump

(just waiting for Jurai)

OOC:

Sorry for the delay, everyone! I am currently very busy with preparation for defence of my degree work as well as certain other things, but I will try to post as often as possible.

IC:

Ayeka dropped her stance, turning around as Shizra began circling her. Ayeka was going to attack as soon as her opponent would be in her reach, but Shizra attacked first, forcing Ayeka to go defensive, quickly dropping into crouch and thrusting her weapon horizontally upwards, blocking Shizra’s blades. The next moment Ayeka straightened up and pushed Shizra’s blades backwards along with their wielder (OOC: Ayeka applies enough strength to push Shizra some 3 to 5 meters backwards).

As soon as Shizra landed, Ayeka charged at her, ending her charge with a low swipe with the butt of her halberd, aimed at Shizra’s legs with intention of tripping her.

(It's no problem.)

Shizra flipped in the air as she was pushed back and landed nimbly on the balls of her feet. It was a little unsettling that someone could posses so much power but a second thought reminded her of the company that she kept. Thankfully the weapon that Ayeka was using was a "normal" weapon or else the fight would be rather one-sided.

A weapon such as the halberd has a limited attack which makes it easier to predict though Shizra held no doubt that this woman's strength could prove interesting. The low slash came and Shizra tucked her legs underneath her body. As the slash finished, Shizra was gone. Further observation would show that she was standing comfortably on the blade of the halberd.

OOC:

Actually, Ayeka attacked with the butt of her weapon, not the blade, but as long as her attack didn’t hit, I guess it doesn’t really matter.

IC:

Ayeka was clearly surprised by her opponent’s move, but just for a few moments. After that, she abruptly jerked her polearm sidewards with enough strength to throw Shizra off it.

OOC: Sorry for the late reply

IC: Axel handed the fan over. As he did he turned his head slightly to watch the current fight to figure out the twos fighting styles incase he ever found himself agianst either of them.

Willaim watched and clapped at the displays of skill, clearly these people would be a challanged. (Basically, BUMP)

(oops, read your post wrong. sorry, it was late.)

Shizra could feel the movement of the weapon underneath her toes. She had expected a move something like this to remove the dark elf from the end of Ayeka's polearm. A quick bend of the knees and leap had Shizra flipping and twisting in the air to land down behind Ayeka and opposite the blade. Seeing an oppurtunity, the woman struck with the flat part of her blades at the lower part of Ayeka's back.

Alurial walked over to Samuel and bowed in respect. "Is there anything I can get you and your men while you relax?"

Sebastian took the fan and directed Axel's attention to where Thrandur was sitting. The dwar was sitting in a thick legged chair drinking a mug of some alcoholic beverage. "Watch closely." A slight flick of the wrist in the direction of where Thrandur was sitting and that was all Sebastian required of the fan as he handed it back to Axel. For a moment there was nothing until a crack sounded and the dwarf fell backwards as the back legs gave out on him. Cut cleanly in half. Ale spilled out everywhere covering his beard and tunic. Thrandur sat back up sputtering curses. "Durn human chairs. Nuthin' made fit fer a dwarf anymore."

Sebastian supressed a chuckle. "The fan emmits a narrow wave in the direction you move the fan. It's material allows the wave to be transmitted by only a subtle flick of the wrist. The wave is so narrow that it will cut through practically anything like wood that our good dwarf just learned. It will slice through everything but it works against flesh well enough which is why I wanted to demonstrate it for you."

As soon as she saw Shizra jumping off the blade, Ayeka immediately realized what her opponent was up to and instantly threw herself forwards, narrowly dodging Shizra’s blades. Ayeka rolled over and quickly half-rose a few meters away from Shizra, keeping one knee bended and halberd ready for defense.

“She is good,” Ayeka thought, as she waited for opponent's next move.

(No one has to win this battle. Just to make it fun and give everyone else a chance.)

The empress demonstrated excellent agility and speed when dodging Shizra's attack. She would have liked nothing more than to continue the battle, however she had other participants awaiting their turn and it wouldn't be respectful to keep them waiting so long. Not only that, but she also had to keep enough energy for everyone. If Shizra couldn't finish the match quickly, it would have to be called.

Both pommels rested at each side of her hip with blade tips pointing out at Ayeka. Knees bent, Shizra was off sprinting at her opponent to quickly cover the distance.

he obseved the battle

IC:

“I suppose she wants to end this quickly,” Ayeka thought with a small smile, swiftly flipping her halberd to aim its butt at Shizra.

The next moment she pushed off the ground with all her strength, closing remaining distance between Shizra and her in one swift leap and striking at Shizra’s abdomen with the butt of her halberd before she got into the reach of dark elf’s blades.

OOC:

Ayeka’s hands are currently locked close to halberd’s blade, giving her far greater reach then any sword, and with amount of strength Ayeka is using, should her attack hit Shizra would likely find herself thrown backwards before she would get a chance to strike at Ayeka.

Both warriors clashed at a great rate. Shizra watched as Ayeka crouched and lunged with the butt of her halberd. The position of her blades was such that she was able to react quickly being pointed straight out. Her right blade came up at an angle to deflect the blow wide but it still managed to clip her shoulder sending her spinning. It wasn't the form she wanted to execute an attack but she was still close enough to get slash in across the back before passing her.

bumped for all.

OOC: Just to say I'm still watching, but this fight is taking awhile

Sorry for the delay, everyone! I defended my degree work this Friday, and while I DID pass the defense just perfectly (getting mark "5" in 5-point system), the preparations and stress left me completely drained; I just needed to relax rather then think on my next RPG posts. I will try to make my next IC post either later today, or tomorrow. Sorry again.

the kitir took all the fight in oi yopu he called to william sorry about my ships a aproach

IC:

While Shizra displayed impressive skill by partially parrying Ayeka’s lightning-fast attack, it still archived its secondary goal: took Shizra out of Ayeka’s way and prevented her from attacking Ayeka head on.

And though Shizra managed to recover from Ayeka’s blow enough to slash at Ayeka as they passed each other, Ayeka managed to dodge it with surprising ease (OOC: see OOC information I provide after my IC post), passing Shizra with the same lightning-fast speed as she attacked: apparently, the earlier clash did nothing to slow Ayeka’s charge.

Ayeka stops a few meters behind Shizra and swiftly turns, brining her halberd into defensive position, but makes no move to press the attack, even though she appears to be in advantage at the moment. Although Ayeka restrains herself in this match, she realizes that her blows are probably stronger then what Shizra is used to nevertheless. And taking such blow in the shoulder would be anything but painless.

“How is your shoulder, War Leader Shizra?” Ayeka asks with genuine concern, “If you wish, we can stop this match and Sasami will aid you.”

OOC:

Since strike-and-pass tactics (often with both combatants lunging at each other at the same time) plays a key part in Juraian traditional sword fighting style (actually, that’s the way Juraian traditional sword duels begin: both combatants rest their blades on each other’s shoulders, then withdraw the blades and lunge at each other at the same time), Ayeka is very good with this kind of defense. I know it may look a bit unfair that you took the blow and I didn’t, but with Ayeka’s level of training (Ayeka's mother was Jurai’s strongest warrior of her time, after all), I don’t really see her taking this blow.

(It just prolongs the battle that is all. I formed her move so that no one would win because I had forsaw a different move you could have done and ended in a draw. You just didn't do it.

My apologies to everyone else for this fighting taking way too long. Have no fear though, it ends now.)

IC:

Shizra's arm had only taken a slight nudge from the shaft as her blade had absorbed most of the impact. She spun on her toes to meet her opponent. "Hardly, my blade deflected the majority of your attack. Perhaps it will bruise but that will be it. The match may continue."

Before the dark elf could exert her next attack, Lady Alurial stepped in. "Hold it! Mistress Shizra, Empress Ayeka, both of you have fought well today worthy of rememberance but I fear that our other guests are anxious to try their hands as well. Don't forget that you have to have enough stamina to contest with the rest of these men. Whom I'm sure will give you a run for your money. Majesty, I believe elder Sebastian's wife has a fine gift already picked out for you if you will follow her." The elf turned to the rest of the guests. "Well now that our warmistress is warmed up, Mr. William, would you care to come forward and go next?"

“I understand,” Ayeka says to Lady Alurial, ”And we just began getting anywhere… Oh well.”

Then Ayeka bows to Shizra and says, “Thank you for the match, War Leader Shizra. Your agility and skill with weapons are truly impressive.”

Leaving Shizra with her new opponent, Ayeka walked up to the guard who gave her halberd, offering him to take it back.

“It is an excellent weapon,” Ayeka told him afterwards, with a warm smile upon her lips, “Thank you for lending it to me.”

Once Ayeka was relieved of her weapon, she interlocked her hands once again, and two waves of golden light again passed through her body, changing her clothes and appearance to how they were before the duel (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/blackrobed_one/Ayeka45.jpg). With that done, Ayeka went to join Sarah.

darth veno,m shouted ayeka good fight

“Thank you, Darth Venom.” Ayeka replied, before proceeding towards Sarah.

Willaim applauded with the rest of the guests as the fight reached it's conclusion, odviously these worriors here where very skilled in the ways of the sword. Slowly he began to limber up, streching off mucles to be ready for the swordsmanship.

Axel clapped his hands as the fight ended. He had taken note of the abilitys of both fighters and would put them in a report to his commander who had taken a intrest with any race with a power that could stand in his way. The power these royals from Jurai had shown off during the breif war shown him that it might be best to either destroy them or keep them on their side untell they no long had need of them. However no one other then himself knew of his motives other then Saix.

The large man took the halberd back and bowed in respect. It was returned to its holding next to several other ornate weapons brought out for this little tournament.

Lady Alurial stepped out into the center while Shizra dabbed her forehead with a white towel to wipe the sweat away. "Well good sir, which type of sword would you prefer? We have long bastard swords, short swords, and curved ones such as Mistress Shizra uses."

Sarah scoured the table while Sebastian watched from a distance as to what her choices were. Many trinkets filled the table and the loss of the fan to the Neo Zeta representative hardly made a dent. A slight sparkle caught her eye. She reached over to pick up the fine piece of glass work. A glass rose with its flower in full bloom colored red while its stem entwined with another rose stem. The second flower was a white rose. Each one was pure and not a blemish to be seen in the glass work while each piece was perfectly smooth. This was the gift that Sarah turned around and presented to Empress Ayeka.

ayeka just you wait until i fight

Ayeka took a few seconds to admire the marvelous glasswork before addressing Sarah with a smile and a small bow, “Thank you very much, Lady Sarah, it is truly a wonderful gift.”

Before Sarah could reply, Ayeka heard Darth Venom’s boastful comment, but didn’t divert her attention from Sarah, especially since she wasn’t sure if Dark Venom expected any kind of reply. And besides, Ayeka was sure as hell she wasn’t going to appease the Sith’s ego; it seemed to be large enough as it was.

Meanwhile with Axel…

“Pretty neat, ne?” A sudden voice by his side interrupted Axel's thoughts.

Once Axel would look at the source of the voice, he would see Princess Sasami standing by his side, whose approach he had never noticed; either he was focusing on the combatants too much, or it was some kind of power of hers.

Sarah bowed her head in gratitude. "Thank you your Highness. I am honored that you enjoy it. Do you know what the different color roses represent?"

(courtesy bump for Aust)

Axel jumped slightly " Whoa kid you are a sneaky one. You know how hard it is to sneak up on me?" He laughed at his on inability to know she had walked up on him. Then remembered they do have rather intresting powers.

Axel then turned back to look at Ayeka " Yeah she dose have rather decent combat skills. And i hear you royals of jurai have some intresting powers. Would the lighthawk wings used agianst us during the our battle with your people be one of them?" He asked sasami

Sarah bowed her head in gratitude. "Thank you your Highness. I am honored that you enjoy it. Do you know what the different color roses represent?"

(courtesy bump for Aust)
OOC: thanks.

IC: "So whos up next?" William had wandered up to the nearest member of their hosts party and asked, "I balive theres two of us left to fight, myself and the Sith-though I don't think he shall present much oif challange."

oooc hes a kitir
he smiled and drew his light bastard swords shame and blame and said in the high tongue ''my friends lets us fight to gether once more you hounour me''

Alurial smiled and walked over to the center of the cleared area. "If both parties are in agreement, then let the match begin."

William smiled, "So is hall face this man? of course." He stepped forward and shrugged off the fur-bound cloak and stood waiting in his white uniform, goldern braid dripping of the shoulders. he drew his sword and waited.

It was a long blade, almost 5 foot in length and almost half of that was the handel. It could be used as a sword or a spear-or an axe and it took a very special sort of fighter to sue it. You had to be tall, and William was at 6 foot 9, you had to be strong to control it's arcs. It was a hard blade to learn and perfect but once you had it reach, balance and speed made it deadly.

William made a few preermationary swings, nothing wild, just the quick movements of his hands that spun the blade from it's guard position resting against his shoudler to it offensive position with him side onto his enermy and the blade spinning incredably quickly in his hands.

"Ready?"

OOC: Think the Elven swords in the LOTR.

ooc is it venom against aust
he smiled and said boy

OOC: Guess so?

IC: "Boy, boy who? Whats that supposed to mean?" William taunted, trying to get his enermy angry-a angry enermy is easier to tire out and defeat than a calm one. There more likley to make mistakes for one thing.

ill mnake you wish you never crossed swords with mehe shruged his his formal red red robe off revealing his battle robe witch was grew he activated shame and blame choose your weapon he said

ill mnake you wish you never crossed swords with mehe shruged his his formal red red robe off revealing his battle robe witch was grew he activated shame and blame choose your weapon he said
"make me wish I'd naver crossed sword with you? Hah!" William taunted, "As for chosing my weapon-see this big silver thing in my hand-it's called a sword. You might want to sue one rarther than those toys your holding."

toys he flared thes a are light bastard swords far more advanced then that swprd he actived booth of the m one black blade flared into life one gold blad flared into life egaurde

"En Guard!" William responded, adopting this fighting pose adn swinging the big sword with suprising speed.

he parries with shame and s;ashes at william with blame

OOC: You said they where short swords right? like Dirks?

IC: William stepped back and roated the big sword with suprising s[eed, checking his swing even before the parry came in and then stabbed forward towards his enermys chest, using his wuperior range to keep his opponent back.

ooc shame and blame have verible lenghth he quickly twists shame down to parry again your good boy ill give you that he said as he closed his eyes calling to the dark side

ooc2 venoms using dark side energies to enhance his swordsman ship

ooc shame and blame have verible lenghth he quickly twists shame down to parry again your good boy ill give you that he said as he closed his eyes calling to the dark side

ooc2 venoms using dark side energies to enhance his swordsman ship
OOC: veriable length, you mean they can change size. that could be a rpoblem.

Wiiliam watched as the man closed his eyes and becgan to call on the darkside. He didn't know exactly what was happening-but he could feel the dark energy rushing towards his foe. William took a step back adn took his guard stance.

OOC:

Sorry for going AWOL for a while, RL quite unexpectedly became a hustle in the last few days. And…

oooc hes a kitir

Most characters who know of Sith and Jedi (and most, if not all Future Tech nations here had contact with some Star Wars-based nation at some point of their history) would immediately associate title ‘Darth’ with the Sith. Out-of character, I know that your character is not a Sith (at least, not officially), but in-character, Ayeka thinks of him as a Sith (and in Ayeka’s case, it does nothing to boost his reputation in her eyes).

Anyway…

IC:

Sarah bowed her head in gratitude. "Thank you your Highness. I am honored that you enjoy it. Do you know what the different color roses represent?"

“Yes, please.” Ayeka said to Sarah.

But suddenly, Ayeka smile was replaced with a slight frown as she felt the presence of some supernatural force. With a frown still upon her face, Ayeka half-turned to look at Darth Venom as he faced William; she knew very little about what they called ‘the Force’, but with her sensitivity to various supernatural powers, Ayeka was quite certain that the Sith was calling upon it in what was supposed to be a test of strength and skill, not supernatural powers.

Meanwhile, with Axel and Sasami…

Axel jumped slightly " Whoa kid you are a sneaky one. You know how hard it is to sneak up on me?" He laughed at his on inability to know she had walked up on him. Then remembered they do have rather intresting powers.

Axel then turned back to look at Ayeka " Yeah she dose have rather decent combat skills. And i hear you royals of jurai have some intresting powers. Would the lighthawk wings used agianst us during the our battle with your people be one of them?" He asked sasami

“Tee hee, sorry about that!” Sasami said to Axel; she tried to look innocent, but the sparkles in her eyes suggested that she, in fact, was rather pleased with the effect her sneaking up on Axel had.

“But I thought you weren’t going to try invading us again, were you? Then Light Hawk Wings won’t be used against you!”

Sarah smiled and pointed to the red rose first. "There was an old saying that when a man gave you a red rose, it meant passionate lusty love."

She pointed to the white one next. "If a man gives you a white rose, it typically meant that his love was pure and he loved mind, heart, and body."

ooc hes calling to it to enhance his reflexes
ic now he he thought opening his eyes he was smiling the chabged blame to the lenght of a figthing dirk and kept shame at bastard sword length

Axel nodded " Ofcourse we have no plans to invade jurai agian. I am just intrested in this power. I mean is it somthing your born with or do you have to under go training to use it?"

ooc hes calling to it to enhance his reflexes
ic now he he thought opening his eyes he was smiling the chabged blame to the lenght of a figthing dirk and kept shame at bastard sword length
William stayed abck, watching his enrmys sword length. it was smaller now ( a dirks a small sword) so William would ahve the advantage of range.

he grinned and threw shame at his enemy

William watched as the man drew his arm back and released with incredable speed, hsi enermys blade flying towards him> william dropped, 35 year old bones crashing to the floor, the sword flew over him and clattered to the floor behing him.

your good ill give you that he said as he picked shame back up not meanny havesuvived that move he smile a worthy oppenant

your good ill give you that he said as he picked shame back up not meanny havesuvived that move he smile a worthy oppenant
OOC: How can he pick Shame up? He's thrown it at me, that means it's behind me. no one can mvoe that fast.

"Well, i did." William smiled, "Now are you going to keep throwing things around or are you going to fight?"

ooc using the dark side

yes he exended blame to bastard sword lentgh and charged at his oppenant swinging booth light bastard swords

ooc using the dark side

yes he exended blame to bastard sword lentgh and charged at his oppenant swinging booth light bastard swords
OOC: i don't buy that-okay so it works in star wars but it sounds too fantasy to me. i don't mind increaswed reflexs as that could be explained, but a mystical pwoer that makes swords fly-give me a break.

IC: William watched the charge and bloked the first sword with his own-the 6 foot long blade stopping his enermys sword dead. Seeing his enermys other sword stabbing towards his cheast, he hauled the big sword down adn crashed it into his enermys blade, forcing the bastard sword to crackle into the ground. Then he was heaving the big sword up once more to knock away another attack and kicked his opponent in the cheast to give himself time.

damn he swore your getting the edge he smiled and said i yeild after exsingising his blades
oooc ots a force power caled sword boomarang

damn he swore your getting the edge he smiled and said i yeild after exsingising his blades
oooc ots a force power caled sword boomarang
OOC: I know the games,but I prefer more realistic FT, still dosn't matter.

IC: William sheifed his sword and stepped forward to shake his opponents hand. He was sweating heaverly from his excertions on the battlefeild and though Robert offered his millitary jacket he refused it, prefering to stay in his cooler undershirt. "Well forght," He told his opponent, "It's been a while since I had a proper test."

he offered his throoat to his openant in my nation it is the custom for the victor of a deul to kill the defeated my life is in your hands

he offered his throoat to his openant in my nation it is the custom for the victor of a deul to kill the defeated my life is in your hands
william stood at the man for a second, "I don't," he said slowly, "think that will be nesscary. I don't think that this duel was to be forght to the deatj. You thought well and honourably, and it would be dishonourbale to kill you now."

Sebastian and Thrandur had been watching the two combatants closely as they engaged in mortal combat. Each one displayed their own unique qualities but it seemed that the representative from Aust was to emerge victorious on this round. It seemed that things were taking an unnecessary turn of events.

Sebastian stepped out onto the floor. "He is quite right. There is no need for anyone to lose their life this day. This contest was merely suggested out of good intentions. There is no need for anyone to die today and there is still much to do. If anyone is finished, then perhaps we can move to some of the more diplomatic matters."

Sebastian and Thrandur had been watching the two combatants closely as they engaged in mortal combat. Each one displayed their own unique qualities but it seemed that the representative from Aust was to emerge victorious on this round. It seemed that things were taking an unnecessary turn of events.

Sebastian stepped out onto the floor. "He is quite right. There is no need for anyone to lose their life this day. This contest was merely suggested out of good intentions. There is no need for anyone to die today and there is still much to do. If anyone is finished, then perhaps we can move to some of the more diplomatic matters."
Willaim nodded, "indeed, I do not wish to lsoe my honour on this day-as I would if I had to kill you my freind."

he smiled and said you bested me in hounarble combat me a high kitir lord of the empire

he smiled and said you bested me in hounarble combat me a high kitir lord of the empire
William smiled, "It was an even contest, I am a Prince of Aust, my elder Brother is the Emporer. If anything i outrank you, but does it matter, I don't balive it does."

i am the left hand of darth sephrioth the father of the sephrion race you fought with hounour you are more worthy to wield shame and blaime then me

Sebastian snapped his fingers and placements were arranged at a nearby table. Glasses were arranged in front of selected chairs for the representatives from Jurai, Aust, Neo Zeta, and Sephrioth while glasses were brought for the three elders. "Please, sit and drink so that we may begin the more formal aspect of this meeting."

While Sebastian awaited for everyone to be seated, his wife Sarah looked over the table for gifts to the final two combatants. She spotted a jewel encrusted dagger for the Sephrioth fighter easily enough but the hard part came from what to give to the representative from Aust. She chewed over her bottom lip for a while as she went back and forth. Finally settling on a finely carved wooden box and its contents, Sarah returned to the table with her gifts for the two.

may i give my hounarble hosts a gift darth venom asked this dagger is a work of art even the empires master weapons smiths would be hardpressed to make a dagger like it

Sebastian snapped his fingers and placements were arranged at a nearby table. Glasses were arranged in front of selected chairs for the representatives from Aust, Neo Zeta, and Sephrioth while glasses were brought for the three elders. "Please, sit and drink so that we may begin the more formal aspect of this meeting."

While Sebastian awaited for everyone to be seated, his wife Sarah looked over the table for gifts to the final two combatants. She spotted a jewel encrusted dagger for the Sephrioth fighter easily enough but the hard part came from what to give to the representative from Aust. She chewed over her bottom lip for a while as she went back and forth. Finally settling on a finely carved wooden box and its contents, Sarah returned to the table with her gifts for the two.
Willaims stood to recive his gift, afinly carved box. it looked increrdably beutiful, in a way that he hadn't moften seen. No trees grew in Aust, not since the great war, and so his people no longer had the skills of woodcraft to carve sduch fine things.

he bowed deeply, "I would thanks you, but I balive that no wrods could express my delight and privalige at such a gift. May I look inside?"

ooc aust darth venom is offering his swords to you

Sarah smile and nodded at William's request. "By all means. It is yours afterall."

Sebastian raised up his hand for Darth Venom. "You are not obligated to reciprocate in gift giving but we will not discourage you either. What ever you wish to give or are capable of, is more than acceptable."

he placed a simple virbo dagger on the tabble this blade he said has saved my life intime i could not use my primary weapons i give it to you cherhish it

OOC: Whats in the box?

IC: William turned towards the representive from Sephrioth and smiled, "I would be most honoured to accept this gift, though I would not leave you without your weapons. Are you sure that you wish to do this?"

(Sorry about that Aust, I realized I should have written it in after I left)

Upon opening the box, William would discover that there were little pouches tucked away surrounded by what appeared to be plain grey dust. Inside the pouches were seeds from various trees throughout Mythrandir that were almost certain to take root in a stable atmosphere for oxygen based lifeforms. The seeds ranged from fruit trees to the exotic glistening trees that glowed gold, silver, violet, and even a tree that was stark black bearing white flowers.

my friend a sephrion kitir has the dar side and i can make more weapons like these to
you show the promise of tallent

Sebastian smiled and held his arms out to the side for everyone to be seated. "If you are finished with gift giving, we can begin our talks with trade and the likes if that suits you all."

Sebastian smiled and held his arms out to the side for everyone to be seated. "If you are finished with gift giving, we can begin our talks with trade and the likes if that suits you all."
"Indeed," William said, "What shall we begin upon?"

the kitir said i represent the mepeor of sephrioth he would like to ptotect this planet

Alurial, Thrandur, and Sarah all took their appropriate seats around Sebastian. "As a leader, it is my duty to look after my people. Our planet here is capable of providing an abudant amount of food for those living here. However, as our population grows, we will look to colonize the rest of the few planets within our solar system. Until our food production capabilities advance, we may need to look to outside sources. In return we will be able to trade with metals and alloys known to us along with other treasures that have been given to you."

" Well um i would figure my goverment would have no objection to tradeing food to you guys. We got more then enough for us we have many worlds that are used mainly for farming and we have some good advancements in it. So yeah i bet we could work some agreement out." Axel said leaning back in his chair giveing a slight yawn. Diplomacy was rather boring to him after all.

"Our nation would be pleased to trade with you," William said, "And i balive that as we are the nearest nation to you then we may be able to provide assistance if nesscary. I would request that a formal allince would be signed between our two nations."

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There were slight whispers among the Elders as they conversed with one another for a time. The possibility of an alliance at this time was an appealing proposition and the promise of food from two parties meant that colonizing other worlds within their solar system could proceed possibly ahead of schedule. Their only dilema now was to decide what could be of value to the others in return.

Shizra stood behind them with her arms crossed below her breasts. Time had ticked idly by while they discussed amongst themselves. The dark elf cleared her throat slightly to signal that their conversation needed to be wrapped up.

Sebastian finally returned his attention to the ambassadors. "We accept your proposal for an alliance as well as both of your offers to trade food with us. Our question is what can we offer you in return? We have a mineral rich planet as well as a gaseous planet that could be harvested for natural gases."

Again, I am very sorry for being completely inactive lately, everyone, but unfortunately, Real Life kept me very busy these days. And to make matters worse, I am going to be away from my home city for about a month, and won’t be able to post during this time, as I won't have access to Internet at where I am going.

I understand that you won’t be able to wait for me to come back, as well as that I will miss too much by not being able to post for a month to continue playing this RPG normally, and therefore, I’m afraid that I will have to leave this RPG. I don’t really have time to even make my final post, but consider that Empress Ayeka and Princess Sasami would just remain quiet for the rest of celebration before departing home.

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There were slight whispers among the Elders as they conversed with one another for a time. The possibility of an alliance at this time was an appealing proposition and the promise of food from two parties meant that colonizing other worlds within their solar system could proceed possibly ahead of schedule. Their only dilema now was to decide what could be of value to the others in return.

Shizra stood behind them with her arms crossed below her breasts. Time had ticked idly by while they discussed amongst themselves. The dark elf cleared her throat slightly to signal that their conversation needed to be wrapped up.

Sebastian finally returned his attention to the ambassadors. "We accept your proposal for an alliance as well as both of your offers to trade food with us. Our question is what can we offer you in return? We have a mineral rich planet as well as a gaseous planet that could be harvested for natural gases."
"Freindship." william responded, "Like yourselves our nation is new to the galexy and we have only recently begun to expand our comains. There are far larger and more aincent forces out there that could crush us with ease, the only way to survive in this hostile universe is for the small Kingdoms and Empires to work together to slowly grow in size."

"Judging by your conduct and personality thus far, I believe a friendship would not be far off." Alurial finished with a smile as she poured another drink of a greenish concoction.

The next question would not come from the three Elders but the warmistress that stood behind them. "Excuse the interuption but I would like to clarify something. By no means can any of us judge what the wider universe holds instore for our small kindgom. However, your ships were massive. So massive that they dwarf, no offense Thrandur, all of our current ships and those that are in plans for construction. Such ships as your seem formidable as they are. How much more fierce and terrible could other forces be?"

the kitir spoke may and great for one is the borg not much is known about em but they are hostile my leader has ordered me to offer you protection with our 3rd fleet

"Judging by your conduct and personality thus far, I believe a friendship would not be far off." Alurial finished with a smile as she poured another drink of a greenish concoction.

The next question would not come from the three Elders but the warmistress that stood behind them. "Excuse the interuption but I would like to clarify something. By no means can any of us judge what the wider universe holds instore for our small kindgom. However, your ships were massive. So massive that they dwarf, no offense Thrandur, all of our current ships and those that are in plans for construction. Such ships as your seem formidable as they are. How much more fierce and terrible could other forces be?"
"Unfortuntly we are not the most advanced nation in the galey. There are nation out there with ships that are far larger than ours yet which are quicker and have better arments and defenses. We are currently attempting to use captured and found technology to improve our own ships-to make them smaller. At the moment though our only way to defeat some of these more technologically advanced nations is to have large ships, so we cna bring more firepower to bare."

"Judging by your conduct and personality thus far, I believe a friendship would not be far off." Alurial finished with a smile as she poured another drink of a greenish concoction.

The next question would not come from the three Elders but the warmistress that stood behind them. "Excuse the interuption but I would like to clarify something. By no means can any of us judge what the wider universe holds instore for our small kindgom. However, your ships were massive. So massive that they dwarf, no offense Thrandur, all of our current ships and those that are in plans for construction. Such ships as your seem formidable as they are. How much more fierce and terrible could other forces be?" " Well i am no expert in ship design tho from what i know from research there are other forces out there with ships known as World Ships. They favor a handful of ships the size of worlds instead of fleets. Others use swarms of bio ships smaller then the ones seen here today but in swarms can be as deadly or even more so." Axel said still leaned back in his chair.

"You raise disturbing news to one that is a leader of the Forge forces. And these bioships seem a mystery to me. How can anything living survive in space?"

Sebastian stroked his chin gently. "Perhaps some intelligence gathering should be done while we step up our military measures."

A slender elven hand raised delicatly into the air and with a snap of her fingers, two men stepped forward bearing ink and parchment. One golden feather stood tall and proud with its tip dipped in ink. The paper was rolled out bearing the emblem of the Kingdom of Mythrandir in the upper right corner. Free flowing writting filled the page with the signature of all three Elders at the bottom of the page. The softness of Lady Alurial's voice drifted up once more. "This parchment was prepared before hand in the event that anyone wished to form an alliance with us. However, there is nothing specific writtend down and the paticulars can be worked out. We will have our scribes begin working on the formalities with your consent, we would like your signatures if you wish to go forward with an alliance."

"You raise disturbing news to one that is a leader of the Forge forces. And these bioships seem a mystery to me. How can anything living survive in space?"

Sebastian stroked his chin gently. "Perhaps some intelligence gathering should be done while we step up our military measures."

A slender elven hand raised delicatly into the air and with a snap of her fingers, two men stepped forward bearing ink and parchment. One golden feather stood tall and proud with its tip dipped in ink. The paper was rolled out bearing the emblem of the Kingdom of Mythrandir in the upper right corner. Free flowing writting filled the page with the signature of all three Elders at the bottom of the page. The softness of Lady Alurial's voice drifted up once more. "This parchment was prepared before hand in the event that anyone wished to form an alliance with us. However, there is nothing specific writtend down and the paticulars can be worked out. We will have our scribes begin working on the formalities with your consent, we would like your signatures if you wish to go forward with an alliance."
William nodded, "To completly verify the allince I would have to send a copy of the treaty to the Emporer, but my signiture will surfice ass a statement of intent."

i will sign on behalf of the empire

Lady Alurial handed the quil and parchment over to a servant for them to set before the representatives. The first one to receive the pen would be William from Aust then it would move on from there.

While that was being past around, Sarah brought over another tray of drinks raging from water and juice, to liquor. "Would anyone like another drink?"

i would like some blood wine if you have it and in the empire we sign alances with our blood a blood oath if you will

The pen, ink, and parchment were placed infront of William for him to sign an informal alliance before a more formal draft could written and sent back with him to his home for varification.

"We don't have any blood wine but we do have some red wine if that will suffice. Also, a knife can be brought to you when it is your turn to sign the document."

The pen, ink, and parchment were placed infront of William for him to sign an informal alliance before a more formal draft could written and sent back with him to his home for varification.

"We don't have any blood wine but we do have some red wine if that will suffice. Also, a knife can be brought to you when it is your turn to sign the document."
"How barabric," William muttered under his breath as he heard the Sephrioth delegates words, he signed the treaty anyway, his thick gothic hand writing the Austian letters of allince down swiftly. "I shall have the Palace draw up qareaty for you to sign," he said to the room in general.

Axel smiled " I will sign the treaty aswell Neo Zeta could use some new allies as things in our empire are changeing for the better."

that will do and william those kind of oaths are rarely used they are the most acrachic form of oath we have but they hold more weight then ink

that will do and william those kind of oaths are rarely used they are the most acrachic form of oath we have but they hold more weight then ink
"I do not see why, if your heart is pure and commited to the allince, why should the type of ink matter?"

to a sephrion pledging on his blood meens he is deeply commited and once who breaks that pledge dishounours his bllod and his ancestors

Once William was finished giving his mark for an alliance, the parchment and pen were then passed down to Axel from Neo Zeta to sign.

A bottle of red wine and a glass with a sterling silver dragon's head holding the cup, was brought for the Sephrioth Kitir. Sarah slid the tray underneath her arm after dispensing its contents and put it off to the side on a nearby table. Sebastian hooked an arm around her shoulders once she was seated. "Hopefully this alliance will prove beneficial to all parties involved and may it bring peace and prosperity to those gathered here."

thank you he downed the wine ah

Axel signed his name very neatly in ancient terra german which was the standered for Offical Neo Zetan treaty signings.

Then treaty was then taken to the Sephrioth Kitir lord for his signing for the Sephrioth Empire. After such pledges were finished, it would mark an agreement on much in the way of trade and agreement on mutual defense.

he sliced his hand and diped the quil in his green blood and signed in the tounge of old done he said

The paper and its components were returned to the head of the table and placed before Lady Alurial. A tiny leather pouch was placed before her and unsynched. She brought forth a pinch of sand and put her ruby lips together and blew the sand out over the parchment to dry some of the ink. Smoke rose from the paper as the chemical reaction took place on the signatures of those written in the ink provided. Their marks would now remain permanent on the paper as a reminder.

"I think you all for your attendance and your willingness in these matters." Sebastian poured a glass of water from a metal pitcher into a clay cup. "Now we would like to make sure that there is some sort of profit for all of you in this. We are willing to allow you to open markets in our major city here and we also have a number of items we are willing to sell like our crafts such as some of you have seen. There is also the matter of several versions of land vehicles that we can sell. Some of you may have noticed Warmistress Shizra's motorcycle. That is one of a few versions we can offer up for sale. Perhaps some of you may also be interested in the races here that we hold every six months. We would welcome foreigners entering this competition."

the empire could suply you with an orbital frame

(sorry for the delay. Been without power for some time)

Sebastian cocked an eyebrow. "What is an Orbital Frame?"

a huge mecha with great combat abbilities polited

"Interesting. However, I feel that our ground forces are quite capable in their current condition. An addition such as that may prove a . . . hinderance. We thank you for your offer though."

Sarah whispered in his ear for a moment while he slowly nodded his head. "Ladies and gentlemen, my apologies for boring you so with all this diplomacy and I understand that you may have matters to attend to back home. You are free to ask questions, view the city, or we can escort you back to your ships where you may go in peace."

OOC: Sorry, been on holiday, will reply soon.

i shall leave for the colo coms have broadcasted an order for us to make all speed home

The three Elders bowed their heads in respect. Sebastian then pushed his chair back from the table and stood tall. "Go in peace with the blessings of all the folk of Mythrandir. May your journey be swift and safe and one of our guards will escort you out."