Author Topic: Shades of the Past (Read 4838 times)

Nisorin · « **on:** February 20, 2012, 02:45:02 PM »

Violet, recently attacked, is covered by the scars of war. Fearful people walk its streets, though one would not know to look at them. Their bodies, mechanical and digital entirely, betray no emotion. It is amongst these people the shade walks, ten feet tall with two knees on each leg, draconic wings spread proudly as he strode down the street, devoid of identifiable features beyond these.

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2012, 01:12:11 AM »

OOC:I'm going to say this occurs before the current Battle for Violet, since it WAS my own fault that this never got posted it.

The Mechera were mechanical, yes, but far from unemotive. They retained fluid movement from their days as Organics, and while they control these shells from the comfort of cyberspace, they moved with every bit of control as they had as living creatures. Even for someone who didn't grasp the subtleties of Mechera movement, all it would take was a look at their eyes. The flashlight eyes themselves betrayed the emotion of the Mechera, whether they liked it or not, by the color displayed. While it was true that their color-to-emotion was different than most races(Red, as a example, wasn't anger but rather expressed a desire to make a deal), it wasn't all too hard to grasp the basic ones. Prevalent indeed was fear, manifested as shades of orange, the color opposite that which the Mechera used to express neutrality. While the figure walked down the street of the flying city(no city upon Violet touched the ground, for fear of despoiling its natural purity), he went largely unnoticed, or at least undisturbed. The Mechera, being close allies with both the Ferrarian Empire and Zarethians received many mages, and Mages are of course usually able to shapeshift. He was odd, but entitled to look like whatever he wanted(hell, many Mechera looked even odder in cyberspace). There was simply no reason to bother a stranger without cause, after all.

Nisorin · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2012, 01:29:54 AM »

The Shade glances at everyone who passed it, as if looking for someone, before attempting to access their networks, though from the look of it, it held no sort of technologies that should enable it to.

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2012, 01:51:59 AM »

Walking around is normal. Forcibly accessing networks of privately owned platforms, or a protected cyberspace, however, was illegal. Soon enough, the access point was detected, though not the individual doing it. In a attempt to catch him, a squad of four police mechs led by a single officer(who use more normal bodies) was deployed in the area. Each Police Mechera was equipped with a reciever extremely sensitive to the type of signals used by Mechera to transmit data, allowing them to 'eavesdrop'reopen on what people around them are doing, while the officer himself had a Pseudo-Magic system equipped. He used it presently to augment his vision, allowing him to see through things to focus on specifics. Essentially, it allowed him to see people hiding in crowds or behind inanimate objects, letting him detect suspicious activity much more easily.

Nisorin · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2012, 02:05:07 AM »

The Shade sees them and doesn't bother wasting time. It walks right on up to them, bowing in greeting. "This one thought that would gather attention. This one seeks the ambassadors sent to the Relorian planet Duppin." It says, cutting off all wireless connections.

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2012, 02:16:51 AM »

The police mechs turn to each other for a second before the Officer says,"Keep your Sound Cannons trained on 'em. Ambassadors are usual targets, after all. As fer you, I suppose you could get a audience with them, according to records they're not on assignment so its a much more streamlined process. All we need right now is the reason you wish to speak with them."

Nisorin · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2012, 11:22:10 PM »

It turns to face the one speaking. "This one is sent by the former Archimandritae of the Relorian Empire. This one supposes it should warn you that it has no physical body, and thus sonic-based weaponry will not be a valid measure to detain this one. A flashlight may be more effective."

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2012, 08:12:13 AM »

"...Er...Alright then, eh, keep the cannons on him, but get your laser weapons ready." The captain said, to the apparent confusion of the police mechs. They all seemed to bicker for a few moments in the Mechera's language, the captain getting increasingly angry(as far as could be told, anyways, with them speaking in mechanical noise). Finally, they seemed to stop, and the captain said,"Yes...Yes, the laser weaponry built into their frames shall be trained upon you. Ahem. Please, follow me and we shall escort you to the Diplomat's Council. I've sent a message, and they should be waiting."

Nisorin · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2012, 07:08:31 PM »

It looks at him, before seeming to smirk. "Yes. Lasers are light based weaponry, and thus are much better suited for combating an entity of shadows. Please, lead the way. This one knows not the layout of the area."

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2012, 07:51:36 PM »

"You...Are quite a odd one, ya know that?"the the captain says, before leading them there.

ONE ELEGANT AND FINELY CRAFTED TRANSITION LATER(bonus points if ya get the reference)

"Ah, here we are. The council building."The captain says as they reach a large structure at the center of town. It resembled a tall spire, except if the spire were hollow and cut in half. Oh, and upside down hanging from the bottom of a floating city. As it was, the area where they stood, which was the enterence, looked to be a empty plaza except for a floating holoterminal in the center. "The audience chamber they have set up is on the 43rd floor down. You'll need this pass to be admitted, so don't lose it. It'll also show you the way to the exact room once you get to the right floor. If there's nothing else, this is as far as public police forces go. Diplomatic immunity and all, foreign ones are out've our area of jurisdiction."

Nisorin · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2012, 07:56:13 PM »

The shade just grins again, but pauses and looks to the Mecheran. "Your kind actually obeys diplomatic immunity?" It says, staring on in unbelieving surprise.

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2012, 08:18:07 PM »

"To a degree, yes. While foreign diplomats and ambassadors are outside regular police jurisdiction, it is within the power of several other agencies, such as the Royal Guard, to detain foreign dignitaries if they are suspected of committing a infraction of Mechera law. Additionally, any police of rank Officer or above can, along with his or her squad, be temporarily given the legal authority to detain those such figures if one of those who HAVE the authority is having trouble and needs backup. Overall diplomats are not IMMUNE to our laws, but I suppose they do get some leeway."

Nisorin · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2012, 08:24:43 PM »

It just nods and walks on. "Do be careful with that."

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2012, 08:51:15 PM »

"Heheh, don' worry on that matter. We have quite a few precautions."

As he approached the holoterminal, it turned purple. The text went in many languages, one relorian, to 'Present identification for admittance'.

Nisorin · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2012, 08:55:30 PM »

The shade looks at it, before trying Shade.

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2012, 09:06:55 PM »

'Unknown user. Access denied.'

Nisorin · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2012, 03:57:04 AM »

It scowls, before looking pensive. Or as pensive as a featureless shadow can look. It then enters in the name of its creator instead, Alexander of the Sons of Plunder.

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #17 on:** April 19, 2012, 08:57:21 PM »

'Unknown User. Access Denied.' The holoterminal spat at him again, before also saying,'Access Card Required for Identification purposes.'

Nisorin · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2012, 12:13:02 AM »

It shakes its head and looks to a nearby Mecheran. "Your machine is broken. Regardless of the input it outputs unknown user."

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2012, 07:43:36 AM »

"Input? That sort of terminal needs a Access Card. I think I saw that police guy giving you one just a bit earlier? Try that, it should unlock it."the the Mechera said, somewhat confused.

Nisorin · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2012, 02:34:31 PM »

It looks down at the piece of plastic. "Would have been nice of him to say what this piece of plastic was called." It says, inserting the card.

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2012, 12:34:44 PM »

OOC:Gah, sorry for the wait Nis. >.< Also, I do believe he did say what they...Jus' saying.

'Access pass accepted. Access granted to the Audience Chambers.' The holoterminal chirped at him before the circle of floor he stood on shot down to the -43rd floor(where he was heading anyways), then, once it got there, abruptly stopped. Once there, the Access Pass faintly blinked a light before a holographic trail led to the exact chamber the diplomats were at.

Nisorin · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2012, 01:19:53 PM »

It falls slower than the platform, landing softly and following the trail. "Not very powerful in magic. Only trace levels of natural emissions." It muses.

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #23 on:** May 03, 2012, 10:10:14 PM »

"None at all, actually." He would hear from behind him. Standing right there was what appeared to be a living, Organic female. Or at least...A very, VERY convincing hologram. She didn't appear the least bit perturbed that he was there, in fact seemed carefree. "We're mechanical, if you noticed. Never had magic back when we were Organic, though. We...Were rather short-lived, you see. Ah, were are my manners though? Please, call me Jane. Aaaand you, Mr. Shadowy thing, wanted to see us according to the cop. What'cha need?"

Nisorin · « **Reply #24 on:** May 04, 2012, 12:44:46 AM »

It looks to her, staring expressionlessly at her. "This one noticed. This one is here to discuss the alliance towards the Relorian leaders Nisorin and Celestie that you were attempting to form before the entity Plex attacked, as well as three members of your own military, possibly special forces units. Since then, Nisorin, Celestie, and many others have splintered away from the Relorian Empire to reform their own, much smaller group. Are you familiar with the former race and empire known as the Starclan?"