Fiction:Tzhrhokia/Part1/Others

These are varied stories hailing from diverse parts of the Kraw Galaxy Liberation War.

Discovering the Newfound Cult
Growing suspicious of the recent religious upheaval in the Kormorian Theocratic state, the Inquisition had dispatched two of it's Inquisitors, Draevus and Randarus, to investigate and appraise the new religion. Upon arriving on the planet Gvazd, wearing civillian attire, they were searched by the starport authority. When a guard noticed Draevus wore pendant of Drakon's wings the guard shouted at him before pulling it off. After the other guard confirmed there was nothing incriminating on the communicators or datapads they were carrying they were sent to a Xaa to have their minds read, their inquisition training. given bracelets to monitor what they did before being let out into the city. Both of them decided it would be best to investigate a temple, when they approached a half-finished temple they were approached by Za'erian priest standing outside.

Draevus - These buildings look like they're half-finished, or they're just being refurbished. Za'erien - ''Yes, we are done with the Ayrai'Shikua, they killed our commanders and they hate us. Hail Antediluvian.'' Randarus - ''Antediluvian? As in the Cyrannian emperor?'' Za'erien - Of course, who else? Draevus - Antediluvian is just a man, as far as we know there's nothing that special about him. Za'erien - Pffft, that's what YOU say.

They were interrupted when a Katorg approached Draevus, he was in a bad mood.

Katorg - ''Stop. Now.'' Drevus - Don't tell me: I said something heretical. Katorg - ''Yes. Now stop.'' Randarus - Perhaps we just need to be enlightened. Katorg - You want to study our religion? Draevus - Not knowing the entirety of others' beliefs is a known cause of religious intolerance, we wish to know more. Katorg - *Laughs* Very well, come to the library.

The Katorg took them to a library where row-upon-row of books on the Xhodocto sat gathering dust, after a brief ouburst of fustration he finds a book titled The Ways of Antediluvian. Looking at all the books Draevus was impressed, upon learning no-one was really interested in the books anymore he hinted that the Inquisition would be very interested, upon accepting the book Draevus was curious once more.

Draevus - ''Thank you. They say every faith has an origin, is yours in this book by any chance?'' Katorg - ''One of his acolytes enlightened us through a mass broadcast. That book contains his morals.'' Randarus - This could be the very thing we are looking for, how much? Katorg - 20 Iktos, around 180 Kron.

Both of them were in shock at the price, 180 Kron was equivilent to 4500 Miminan credits (enough to buy a mid-end electronics system) but with an Inquisition-backed wallet they agreed since the Komorians would not change the price.

After purchasng the book they headed to a completed temple to Anediluvian. Blending in with the crowd they stood at the edges of the room, rather displeased of the colossal stature to Antediluvian that stood in the middle of the auditorium, the words "Praise Antediluvian" inscribed in Cyrannian basic at the base. The lights of the main chamber dimmed and a Takork priest stood in front of the stature, clearing his throat.

"Propsperity and power, that is what awaits us in the glorious lives we have today, under the serenity and guidance of Lord Antediluvian. Together, we will rise as we become one with Antediluvian's blessing! We are Antediluvian's chosen people! We are his faithful servants, and we know Antediluvian is 100% perfect. Once we die, in the afterlife we will attain perfection! We will be prosperous, we will be all-mighty. Bliss will only be present in the minds of Antediluvian's worshippers, as the others, specially the SSZ Traitors, and Zhormandrevus himself, will be casted into Ayrai'Shikua Hell! And every rebel who stands before the false god Zhromandrevus will be met with a fate so harsh they'll wish they were never created!"

The priest's verses were broekn up by cheers from the congregation. Both of the inquisitors stared at each other as this went on for another 45 minutes, horrified that not only did this seem more like a rally than a congregation but the priest had promised omnipotence in death and dmnation for any unbelievers. When they finally returned to the spaceport, bewildered at what they saw, theguard returned Draevus' pendant, which he accepted with a scowl. After their bracelets were removed the shuttle took off to return to imperial space. As they journeyed home Draevus sat reading the book they had bought while Ranardus was pasing about the room.

Draevus - We should be concerned about on these people, this acolyte sounds like a modern-day messiah. Randarus - Looking at their tech the GEC could convincingly make themselves look like gods, after all there is a very large technology gap. Draevus - Look at this: "The messiah came to the Lord's court, with clothing fitting of a god, and caused the guards to explode." Draevus - ''Teleportation and spontaneous combustion are possible with the right tech... but how sudden it ocurred could not be an anti- or hypermatter reaction.'' Draevus - ''But that statue... That's just pathetic.'' Randarus - ''What are you talking about? Most monasteries portray murals of Drakon and we ocassionaly get gold-embossed carvings on ceilings.'' Drawevus - At least we don't pray to them. Randarus - ''We are to cast an impartial eye. I'm more concerned that they actively promote the philoophy that agnostics and such are condemned to hell for the Aryai'Shikua!'' Randarus - ''And then there is the stuff that says they will be allmighty in heaven. Saying you will be granted the powers of a god in heaven is just... pathetic! You're drawing people in with promises of power!'' Draevus - Okay so what do you think the Inquisition should do? Ranardus - ''Perhaps they just need guidance, they recently emerged from civil war because of doubt over demon worship. This violent past could have tainted their views of this new 'god' of theirs.'' Randarus - ''It sounds like they hit Antediluvian bang-on to me. The man's a devious git, I can tell.'' Draevus - ''I suppose other than that it's not too bad. We'll inform the inner circle to keep watch on them. If this acolyte's actions are to be believed this whole religion could have been engineered by the emperor to take advantage of these zealots, remember the information we were forwarded from the RIA about these 'acolytes'?'' Randarus - ''Yeah, yeah I remember. We'll let the circle decise what to do wtih this.''

Eventful Diplomacy
The had contacted the Kraw Galaxy about a diplomatic meeting. They had been told to meet a contact on the planet Vaskriig to discuss relations. The Council of Ten (The LSA's ruling Council) arrived at the planet and heard about the war of Tzhrhokia. The LSA declared that they would send a military fleet and many specialist negotiators to Kraw to keep political order. They would stay neutral unless attacked.

The next day, an LSA ship was attacked by a vessel of the Tahars. The LSA were enraged; they had fought the Tahar before, due to their god Elzhei, but this attack was completely unprovoked. No further attacks came, but the LSA were wary of the Tahars. They now saw that Tzhrhokia could potentially involve them as more than just peacekeepers, and that they may be forced to fight against their former allies.

Unrest in Kread
At the same time, in the, the people of Kread were restless. They kept hearing stories of Kraw's crusade, and a growing movement in the was in favour of Kread taking similar action to Kraw. Many saw this would be suicide; it was a rough universe, they were weak compared to most, and this would stretch their military to breaking point, allowing the an easy advantage. Still, riots and protests were breaking out every day, and clashes between supporters were common.

Eventually, the decision was made. Kread would enter Tzhrhokia, to fight for the Kraw.

Attack of Zime'enes
Cultist 1 - ''This planet is just... too peaceful. There must be something wrong here. Are you sure that there would be no opposition, brother?'' Cultist 2 - ''Are you mad? How can you even doubt the words of our master?!'' Cultist 3 - ''Brother, we all know that FRA does not even have a military force. So let's not be scared of Asgord and do our mission: kill Diplomat Lezia Ipevreia - no subtlety is needed - and leave the world immediately. Simple as hell.'' Cultist 1 - ''Ah... yes. Purger be praised, brother.''

This conversation was made on the top of the major shopping mall of Ekta'es City, where Lezia was spending her time now. As she was going to leave the building, explosions thundered around her as walls fell on her, trapping her within a burning house. Suddenly, humans in black armor - ists - surrounded her, appearing from the flames, with guns in their hands. One of them, however, clutched a shining blue orb in his hand - a Mali'Nar artifact meant to prevent Lezia from coming back from the dead. Lezia screamed in horror, preparing to meet her death... as all of a sudden, another Asgord in expensive, elaborate clothings appeared behind the humans.

??? - Not so fast.

A mysterious Asgord swiftly grabbed the human with a Mali'Nar orb and threw him in the conflagration, his armour quickly melting in the fire. Other human terrorists fell into confusion, being not prepared for their enemy - moreover a FRA Asgord - to fight back. Taking the opportunity, Lezia's protector kicked another cultist, breaking his bones and causing him to fall on the ground, losing his gun. Stranger has immediately grabbed the gun and started to fire at the remaining cultists. One by one, humans fell on the ground helpless, confused and dead. The survivors fled the ruins and disappeared in the shadows. Lezia has hugged her saviour immediately, who has led her out of the burning building to the surface. Asgord journalists have already surrounded the mall, taking photos and praising the mysterious stranger.

Lezia - ''Wheeee! Thank you for saving me, stranger. What's your name?'' ??? - Alo'emonraz. Lezia - ''Wheee, what a beautiful name! You are so cute, Alo, perhaps we could meet again one day?'' Alo'emonraz - ''I would like that, madame. I'll give you my home's coordinates, we could meet again on the next Heptaag.'' Lezia - ''Piece of cake? Goodbye, see you!'' Alo'emonraz - Goodbye, madame...

Alo'emonraz has left the city, vanishing without a trace. Lezia found this strange, but she did not care. It seemed she had fallen into love yet again...

Deep withing the Mali'Nar dimension, The Dark Purger waited, angered with his mistress' will. She commanded him to act against his "creations", the Kraw Galaxy, and while he was too loyal to her to disagree, he was certainly not happy with her order. The arrival of his minion, Alo'emonraz, could not help less...

TDP - What news do you bring, Alo'emonraz? Alo'emonraz - ''Operation done, my master. Lezia will trust me soon enough, and then... the plan of our mistress would be completed. However, I fear that I have accidentally, erm, killed some of your cultists during the operation...'' TDP - ''ARE YOU MAD? My followers belong to me, and me alone!''

Screeching with rage, the Dark Purger grabbed Alo'emonraz and surged dark energies into him, causing the ascended Asgord to scream in pain.

TDP - ''Next time, Alo'emonraz, you would be more... careful. Her will MUST be done.'' Alo'emonraz - Yes, my master...

Kies's Fated Assault
When the Delpha Coalition of Planets had vanished, the denziens of the Kraw galaxy believed, mostly with relief, that the DCP had been destroyed. Their return was at first marked with skepticism by the Tahar, and as an omen by the more religious nations. The Kraw themselves were horrified by their return although not enough to dislike the new Galactic Empire of Cyrannus, who only formed shortly before its rebirth of a Republic and in its last act saved the Delpha Coalition of Planets from the collapsing scaffold of the pocket universe.

As the DCP began to re-settle, Kies believed an initial attack would prove victorious for his forces, and would frighten the DCP from ever touching "his" galaxy again. He sent a force of 50 warships, led by commander Dorhnahik. For a Tier 4 Empire they were formidible, bristling with singularity slingers and death rays, left overs from what the Tokzhalan Empire had once traded them with. Unfortunately for the ships, they never even touched DCP space. The Milky Way galaxy was actually so crammed with alien civilisations the Kraw had not anticipated, blundering straight into recently claimed Grox territory, and after merging with the Borg, had become a threat powerful enough to endanger almost any Tier 1 civilisation. The fleet put up a good fight, but unfortunatly the Grox were now adapted and impervious to death rays and had tactics to keep the singularity torpedoes out of harms way. The ships were hunted for three days. The botched assualt only brought more fear of other galaxies, and shortly after, the DCP declared war on Kies.

The DCP were once allies with the Kraw, they believed they had potential as representitives, but they had a lack of understanding foreign relations. The DCP before resorted to an assualt on their space industry, and issuing "education". This is where the hatred began. But the DCP's presence had never actually left the galaxy, in the form of a self-replicating biobot, the nanites mimicked the neurons of different species, but planting a signal which the DCP could use to watch. Only the MSP knew of this, and spread a conspiracy that the DCP could actually control the Kraw's motor functions and mindset. Were the DCP able to control an entire galaxy? Time would tell.

Enter the Consortium
The Consortium was a loose syndicate of like-minded Tier 5 and 4 empires with the soul-purpose in stopping DCP expansion in the Milky Way, they were founded centuries before as the DCP spread its influence around the Milky Way, after the defeat of the Grox, there was much hope, but they were dashed when the DCP stole the Galactic core for themselves. The Consortium were never a threat to the DCP, but their assymetrical warfare meant it wasn't always easy for the DCP to hunt them to extinction. Long believed to have disbanded, the Consortium came out of the shadows after the DCP's genocide of the Empire of Halloway, with an offer of membership. Alliance with the Kraw, Tahar and Iteok soon followed.