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Arrival to Teffilin
« on: February 24, 2011, 10:58:59 PM »
Ineishi and emperor atlas arrive on the planet, the ship opens up and Ineishi stretches his legs, it was a quiet ride to Teffilin, really nothing to talk about. It could have been that Emperor Atlas creeped him out, giving off a vibe like he had never lain with a woman. Wise but inexperienced.

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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2011, 11:06:55 PM »
After getting past the naval defenses, they were greeted on the landing pad by a woman in her mid-30s wearing a naval officers uniform. More specifically, that on a high ranking Admiral. She walks up to them both and extends her hand to Commander Inieshi... "Fleet Admiral Aki Sora. Commander of the Zarethian 3rd fleet. I trust that you two made it here fine?" She looks overhead at the orbiting Mechera Capital ships and the Zarethian fleet.
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Mark Tepper- lvl 5- CEO of Grunder Ind. -
AI Delta- DAIS Director/Anrufe Member
Supr. Cmndr. Thel Valdamee- Supreme Commander of the Mechera Military/Interim INTERPOL Chairman
Her Grace, the Countess of Gracemaria, Fleet Adm. Aki Sora- Commander of the 3rd Zarethian Fleet
Mark Halsey/Tepper II- High Librarian for the Great Records of Time
Lord Capt. Nathan Church- Vampire, Galactic Inc. Executive VP of Security.
Countess, Tera Mikami- Ruler of New Dementia
Admiral, Regis F Hermitage- Dir. Of the Zarethian Hand
Vice Admiral, Lucien Z. Rychart- Pirate Lord [Zealot]/Demented Prince
Antonio Stradivari, Demonic General of the Army of Hell
AMI, city of Sulvian's AI
Insana, the embodiment of Insanity.

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Lt. General Reginald M. Richards- Zarethian TRADOC Commanding General
Father Resulka- Demented Priest
Mother Kilauea Pele- Manic Priestess
Regent, Octavius- Regent of the City of Insania
CDR Tarkov, Zarethian HIRU Agent
High Seraphim, Grunder Tepper- General of the Armies of Heaven
AI, Marathon- DAIS, MI3 Assistant Director
The Giant Golden Dildo on the Sex Planet aka the Embodiment of Sex (Spoof)



"Living in the past is a luxury none of us can afford. We must learn from it, but we cannot live there. It is impossible to plan for the [now]--the present is ever fleeting. [The future] is where we must live--[the future] is what we must plan for. "   -Unknown

"What do you call a cross between a mule, a hornet and a badger? A hikaru." - Hawkeye

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2011, 11:15:08 PM »
Pushing a button on a remote at his waist, Ken re-activated all the communications and other devices he carried including the numerous weapons he had on him. No one would be pulling a fast one on Ken, that much was certain. His comm link went off.  "They did what? Blew out two walls of the capital building on Shuma? One moment..." Another one of his communicators went off. "Sir, we are about to initiate strategem Alpha. " Communicating with the second one on the communicator. "No, delay all procedures until later on. Those bionics are not yet ready or approved for testing by me, Thel or anyone else."  Ken reached out with his magical signature, scanning the entire planet for anything that might prove to be a danger to him. In other words for any bio-weapons keyed to human or variant of human DNA that were on planet.

Now he turned his attention to both of them. "So where will I be staying?"

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2011, 11:18:09 PM »
Ineishi finishes stretching his legs, " it was a smooth ride thank you, its nice to see a friendly face," looks at Atlas in a smug way, " how goes things here on Teffilin?"

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2011, 11:30:29 PM »
Unfortunately there were jammers activated just as a precaution. "Sorry about that. Communications go through the military here Emperor. We don't want another event of espionage here... " she gives the Narikian a bitter look. The Zarethian people were a peaceful people and had done nothing to deserve the disrespect that the EG had shown them. She shakes Ineishi's hand and takes them inside of the terminal. "Please place all weapons, electronics, and bags in the bin please. Ever since that locust arrived we can't be too careful. We will quickly screen them and get you to your diplomatic housing."
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Mark Tepper- lvl 5- CEO of Grunder Ind. -
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Supr. Cmndr. Thel Valdamee- Supreme Commander of the Mechera Military/Interim INTERPOL Chairman
Her Grace, the Countess of Gracemaria, Fleet Adm. Aki Sora- Commander of the 3rd Zarethian Fleet
Mark Halsey/Tepper II- High Librarian for the Great Records of Time
Lord Capt. Nathan Church- Vampire, Galactic Inc. Executive VP of Security.
Countess, Tera Mikami- Ruler of New Dementia
Admiral, Regis F Hermitage- Dir. Of the Zarethian Hand
Vice Admiral, Lucien Z. Rychart- Pirate Lord [Zealot]/Demented Prince
Antonio Stradivari, Demonic General of the Army of Hell
AMI, city of Sulvian's AI
Insana, the embodiment of Insanity.

My NPCs-
Lt. General Reginald M. Richards- Zarethian TRADOC Commanding General
Father Resulka- Demented Priest
Mother Kilauea Pele- Manic Priestess
Regent, Octavius- Regent of the City of Insania
CDR Tarkov, Zarethian HIRU Agent
High Seraphim, Grunder Tepper- General of the Armies of Heaven
AI, Marathon- DAIS, MI3 Assistant Director
The Giant Golden Dildo on the Sex Planet aka the Embodiment of Sex (Spoof)



"Living in the past is a luxury none of us can afford. We must learn from it, but we cannot live there. It is impossible to plan for the [now]--the present is ever fleeting. [The future] is where we must live--[the future] is what we must plan for. "   -Unknown

"What do you call a cross between a mule, a hornet and a badger? A hikaru." - Hawkeye

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2011, 11:35:49 PM »
Ineishi takes all his weapons out, he makes sure to carefully put them in the bins, he loves his weapons like he loves a woman, "just so you know the metal detectors wi go off because of my arms. Just to warn you."

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2011, 11:37:15 PM »
Ken sighed, and deactivated his communicators having not gotten any word on any of the numerous projects scientists were working on to make all Narrikians safer. He put them in the bin along with all the weapons except for his second skin, which he deactivated for the time being. "I understand. Wasn't espionage. Keeping tabs on the homeworld mainly so I can at least hear what is going on. " He put the dozens of small knives, daggers and small explosives he carried with him along with the pistols concealed in his boots inside of the bin and sighed. Forming a barrier of a brilliant color around himself, bright enough so no one could see into it, Ken changed quickly into a light weight tunic and sweats along with combat boots. After that was done, he lowered the barrier and put the second skin inside of the bin as well after activating it's lock down mode.

"There. That is all of my weapons and communications. But I do have bionic implants inside of myself now that keep tabs on my health, and attempt to fix any diseases or other attacks on me of a similar nature. " It was true, he had been innoculated with the anti body enhancement nanites. Inside of his new clothing was a pill that contained a shrunk down second skin in case he needed it.
« Last Edit: February 24, 2011, 11:39:20 PM by Hawkeye »

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2011, 11:42:32 PM »
" now where are we off to, I was told you would take us to the destination."

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2011, 11:49:45 PM »
She examines the contents before escorting them to a large estate. "As per arrangement with Commander Valdamee' you are diplomatic guests of myself and Senator Decadea. Unfortunately Senator Decadea is in a meeting with the Relorian government and could not be here."

She shows them their rooms. On their beds were ID cards. "Foreign Diplomat Identification" and had each of their names, and positions on them. "To show our hospitality, you two have been invited to a banquet this evening. I'm sure you'll find some people to mingle with. Some Senators, Assemblymen, Councilors, and many important figures will ne there. So relax and enjoy your time here." She tries to give a warm smile to her own failure couldn't.
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Mark Tepper- lvl 5- CEO of Grunder Ind. -
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Supr. Cmndr. Thel Valdamee- Supreme Commander of the Mechera Military/Interim INTERPOL Chairman
Her Grace, the Countess of Gracemaria, Fleet Adm. Aki Sora- Commander of the 3rd Zarethian Fleet
Mark Halsey/Tepper II- High Librarian for the Great Records of Time
Lord Capt. Nathan Church- Vampire, Galactic Inc. Executive VP of Security.
Countess, Tera Mikami- Ruler of New Dementia
Admiral, Regis F Hermitage- Dir. Of the Zarethian Hand
Vice Admiral, Lucien Z. Rychart- Pirate Lord [Zealot]/Demented Prince
Antonio Stradivari, Demonic General of the Army of Hell
AMI, city of Sulvian's AI
Insana, the embodiment of Insanity.

My NPCs-
Lt. General Reginald M. Richards- Zarethian TRADOC Commanding General
Father Resulka- Demented Priest
Mother Kilauea Pele- Manic Priestess
Regent, Octavius- Regent of the City of Insania
CDR Tarkov, Zarethian HIRU Agent
High Seraphim, Grunder Tepper- General of the Armies of Heaven
AI, Marathon- DAIS, MI3 Assistant Director
The Giant Golden Dildo on the Sex Planet aka the Embodiment of Sex (Spoof)



"Living in the past is a luxury none of us can afford. We must learn from it, but we cannot live there. It is impossible to plan for the [now]--the present is ever fleeting. [The future] is where we must live--[the future] is what we must plan for. "   -Unknown

"What do you call a cross between a mule, a hornet and a badger? A hikaru." - Hawkeye

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2011, 02:15:28 PM »
"So when do I get my equipment back? And why are all communications blocked?" asked Ken to Aki Sora, the admiral of the Zarethian Fleet. He did not want to give them time to analyze his tech and replicate it to where it would be able to be turned against him.  "Also I sense trouble on Shuma."
« Last Edit: February 26, 2011, 03:00:18 PM by Hawkeye »

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2011, 07:26:53 PM »
Meanwhile, the base (I assume it's a base) received a transmission from a Raven fighter (Anrufe raven fighter, just to avoid confusion, its a separate design/class).


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This is diplomat Saverus. I'd like permission to dock. The banquet approaches soon, and I need to wash up and prepare myself.


Forged documents of identification were forwarded to the base.
« Last Edit: February 26, 2011, 07:27:13 PM by L »

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2011, 01:22:10 PM »
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Addler vas Vacon stepped up to the door of the large estate - after having been informed that the Narikian emperor and his bodyguard were staying there. He was a bit nervous about the Narikians staying on Tefilin, not only because of the recent espionage incident but because the Narikians seemed to bring danger to whomever they come to for help. He sighed. It was as if some giant interstellar being simply loved to pick on them and use them as playthings.
He knocked on the door.

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The Zarethian Homeworld Security force operator who received the raven fighter's transmission was a bit confused. he looked at the list for the invitations to the banquet. A diplomat Saverus was not on it. "I'm sorry but our listings have no Diplomat Saverus. Who are you working for?" The attendant asked.
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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2011, 03:04:07 PM »
Adm. Sora answers, she and the other 2 were having a conversation in the lobby.

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"3rd Fleet is awaiting instructions ZHS. Please confirm IFF of new ship." The 3rd fleet had blockaded the raven until it could be identified, as per procedure.
My Characters
Mark Tepper- lvl 5- CEO of Grunder Ind. -
AI Delta- DAIS Director/Anrufe Member
Supr. Cmndr. Thel Valdamee- Supreme Commander of the Mechera Military/Interim INTERPOL Chairman
Her Grace, the Countess of Gracemaria, Fleet Adm. Aki Sora- Commander of the 3rd Zarethian Fleet
Mark Halsey/Tepper II- High Librarian for the Great Records of Time
Lord Capt. Nathan Church- Vampire, Galactic Inc. Executive VP of Security.
Countess, Tera Mikami- Ruler of New Dementia
Admiral, Regis F Hermitage- Dir. Of the Zarethian Hand
Vice Admiral, Lucien Z. Rychart- Pirate Lord [Zealot]/Demented Prince
Antonio Stradivari, Demonic General of the Army of Hell
AMI, city of Sulvian's AI
Insana, the embodiment of Insanity.

My NPCs-
Lt. General Reginald M. Richards- Zarethian TRADOC Commanding General
Father Resulka- Demented Priest
Mother Kilauea Pele- Manic Priestess
Regent, Octavius- Regent of the City of Insania
CDR Tarkov, Zarethian HIRU Agent
High Seraphim, Grunder Tepper- General of the Armies of Heaven
AI, Marathon- DAIS, MI3 Assistant Director
The Giant Golden Dildo on the Sex Planet aka the Embodiment of Sex (Spoof)



"Living in the past is a luxury none of us can afford. We must learn from it, but we cannot live there. It is impossible to plan for the [now]--the present is ever fleeting. [The future] is where we must live--[the future] is what we must plan for. "   -Unknown

"What do you call a cross between a mule, a hornet and a badger? A hikaru." - Hawkeye

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2011, 03:43:58 PM »
Addler, the high Admiral of the Zarethian Fleet walks into the corridor. "Good evening Admiral, Your Highness." He says bowing slightly, though he hid his disdain for the words. "I am Grand Admiral Addler vas Vacon. I am here to discuss some things with you having to do with the... incident a small time back. I'm sure you are aware of the one I'm talking about."
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« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2011, 04:07:14 PM »
She salutes him. "yes sir. I think its best to speak in private." She turns to the Emperor and the Commander. "Excuse us gentlemen..."
My Characters
Mark Tepper- lvl 5- CEO of Grunder Ind. -
AI Delta- DAIS Director/Anrufe Member
Supr. Cmndr. Thel Valdamee- Supreme Commander of the Mechera Military/Interim INTERPOL Chairman
Her Grace, the Countess of Gracemaria, Fleet Adm. Aki Sora- Commander of the 3rd Zarethian Fleet
Mark Halsey/Tepper II- High Librarian for the Great Records of Time
Lord Capt. Nathan Church- Vampire, Galactic Inc. Executive VP of Security.
Countess, Tera Mikami- Ruler of New Dementia
Admiral, Regis F Hermitage- Dir. Of the Zarethian Hand
Vice Admiral, Lucien Z. Rychart- Pirate Lord [Zealot]/Demented Prince
Antonio Stradivari, Demonic General of the Army of Hell
AMI, city of Sulvian's AI
Insana, the embodiment of Insanity.

My NPCs-
Lt. General Reginald M. Richards- Zarethian TRADOC Commanding General
Father Resulka- Demented Priest
Mother Kilauea Pele- Manic Priestess
Regent, Octavius- Regent of the City of Insania
CDR Tarkov, Zarethian HIRU Agent
High Seraphim, Grunder Tepper- General of the Armies of Heaven
AI, Marathon- DAIS, MI3 Assistant Director
The Giant Golden Dildo on the Sex Planet aka the Embodiment of Sex (Spoof)



"Living in the past is a luxury none of us can afford. We must learn from it, but we cannot live there. It is impossible to plan for the [now]--the present is ever fleeting. [The future] is where we must live--[the future] is what we must plan for. "   -Unknown

"What do you call a cross between a mule, a hornet and a badger? A hikaru." - Hawkeye

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2011, 05:37:08 PM »
Adm. Sora answers, she and the other 2 were having a conversation in the lobby.

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"3rd Fleet is awaiting instructions ZHS. Please confirm IFF of new ship." The 3rd fleet had blockaded the raven until it could be identified, as per procedure.

"Friendly. Sent by Galactic Online, inc. My press badge is on me, I'm scanning it into your computer terminals now."

A few moments later a pressbadge showed up on the ground data terminals. "I was assured diplomatic housing."
« Last Edit: February 27, 2011, 05:37:26 PM by L »

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2011, 08:00:02 PM »
Addler followed her into the 'private place'.
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"Assured by whom?" The attendant asked, getting ready signal the fleet to move in or back off.
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It is in these lonesome times that we reach towards the light sublime
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« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2011, 08:03:21 PM »
The fighter responded, "I'm not sure, sir. My boss talked to someone. Check your list of guests."

Whoever this guy was, he worked for powerful people. People who could forge his identity entirely.

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« Reply #18 on: March 04, 2011, 10:37:48 PM »
"I'm sorry but I still can't find you. What did you say your name was again?" The clerk asked.
Meanwhile....
Addler looked at the Emperor of the Narrikians. "I am sorry that it has fallen on my shoulders to be the bearer of bad news but... Well, the Zarethian Council has decided, over much debate, that in order for he Zarethians to continue their peaceful and profitable trading with the Narrikians - as well as to ensure the good will of the Zarethian people - that in order for the Council to forgive the Narrikians overstepping their boundaries they must forfeit two of their titan class vessels." Addler said with a look of slight displeasure on his face.
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« Reply #19 on: March 04, 2011, 11:32:30 PM »
Ken may be smart, but even he knows that giving up both titans would be very difficult. Especially considering where all three of the titans are at the moment in time and how much upgrading is likely being done to faciliate the titans being up and running before long. However allies meant more power, and more power was something that was always useful to people like him. Would it be right to deny himself more allies and become lonely in terms of alliances? "You want two of our titans? And will refuse trade if we don't comply?"  Ken began stroking his chin considering the words of Addler.

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« Reply #20 on: March 04, 2011, 11:55:11 PM »
"Refuse trade as well as throw out your colonies on Starianna, take over your factories on Terragrouve and go above your head to the leader of the Mechera to force you to comply to our demands." Addler said matter of factly.
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« Reply #21 on: March 05, 2011, 12:05:55 AM »
It seemed the Zarethians wanted to play hard ball. No matter, the Narrikians would improvise with what he had in mind. 2 titans hardly seemed fitting for the spying Rezick had done on the Zarethians to him but how could he sweeten the deal well the only thing he could think of was to throw in the only other titan. So he sighed and thought things over while rubbing a beard he materialized on his face, a trait he had picked up from being near the old elder for a short time as one of Rezick?s body guards.

Frowning for a moment as he were to consider it."You have 50 ships. We have 73 ships, all of which have saraton cannons built onto them due to recent attacks. To give you 2 titans alone would be too little an amount for the spying that the EG did so rather I shall give up all 3. Besides, I am sure we could improvise if it were not for the fact that anything we try the Anrufe is one step ahead of thanks to that damn AI delta. I'll have to remember to erase him later somehow."

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« Reply #22 on: March 05, 2011, 12:13:25 AM »
Adddler immediately smiled then frowned. "Whats the catch?" He asked suspiciously.
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« Reply #23 on: March 05, 2011, 12:16:08 AM »
"Catch is you develop a way to kill that AI. Permanently. I have a few friends that will be producing a massive ship about the same size as a titan, but lesser. They'll be providing it to the Narrikians soon and they say it will be much more advanced than anything that we have ever used in the past. Plus it is going to have a lot of our fire power on it and as such we wish that AI not to get inside the systems and blow things up. You would of course be required to remove the saraton cannons, jump drive technology, computers, food synthesizers, legions of battle droids, CI and everything else including the new more armored hulls we just finished putting on the titans."

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Re: Arrival to Teffilin
« Reply #24 on: March 05, 2011, 10:17:25 AM »
A reply was sent back.

"I am Saverus. Please, don't make me get your superiors on the comlink. Neither of us want that."