Fiction:Gigaquadrantic Conflicts/Andromeda

By the request of the paragon, Emperor Edoshai of the Shellious Imperium had been brought by shuttle. As a contact of the paragavatus himself, he was granted access to the Imperial Palace, escorted by four Blood Dragons, their armour trimmed and detailed in gold while the advanced ceramic plates were a glossy scarlet. He was led int othe palace's depths, deep in the heart of the mountain that loomed over the city outside, but not as a prisoner. he was requested to come here, down into the palace's throne room.

The room itself was an enormous gilded chamber, the ceiling dwarfed warehouses, decorated in beautful gold and painted frescoes, draped between colums of marble engraved with gold were the banners of Grand House Ultanos, and in front of each pillar was a single Blood Dragon. Each one looked at Edoshai, their faces and expressions masked by At the very end of the chamber, bathed in shafts of simulated sunlight was a raised throne of beatiful design, with details that fanned out and made the Draconis sitting in the plush velvet seat at the base appear small. Looming its head over the crest of the throne was a golden dragon, its teeth bared and its ruby eyes piercing int othe souls of those wh ostood before the throne. [20:21]  Sitting in the seat of this throne was Uriel, dressed in regal finery befitting his station. Standing vigilant at his sides were Fordan Praetorians, who glared through their helmets towards Edoshai as he approached. Uriel's posture indicated he was calm, but secretly upset. [20:21]  (okay i'm done) [20:25]  Edoshai looked forward at Uriel occasionally glancing back at the columns of the throne room before speaking. [20:25]  Edoshai: Hello Uriel. I suppose it was necessary to come here with all that has happened. [20:25]  Edoshai; If I may speak, multiple diplomats of yours died during the attack. [20:25]  Uriel leaned forward and clasped his hands. [20:26]  Uriel - I am aware of the losses. Not just ours, but of several nations. [20:28]  Uriel - However Lady Littara, our ambassador to the Galactic Empire, informed me that the explosives were set up to frame the Empire. [20:28]  Cyrannian Empire* [20:31]  Uriel - Edoshai... We are friends, there is little to deny that. However as your Paragavatus I do not approve of the demands you publicly released. [20:37]  im so sorry my internet was just crappy now. back to rp [20:39]  (right, what did you get last?) [20:39]  Edoshai was the last one to talk from my side of the interwebs Edoshai: I am aware. But this is hardly the first time that a nation or terrorist group has attacked something and caused a war. The SSA and Gigaquadrantic Council have shown their negligence by failing to prevent it for over 50 years. Not once since the Tigris War has anyone tried to stop the problem before it starts. At least six nations have already declared war of The [20:40]  (stops at "war of The") [20:41]  *on [20:42]  Uriel - Is this why you threatend to take military action if the Grand Senate refused your request? [20:42] <MonetTop> Because you had become tired of these powers' negligence?* [20:44] <Cuttlefish> Edoshai: I respect you as Paragon and I respect the Draconis, but I cannot allow yet another war to step on our borders. How many have happened in the last ten years? How many? [20:46] <MonetTop> Uriel rose out of his seat and glared down at Edoshai from his high position. [20:47] <MonetTop> Uriel - And tell me if you would be standing here today had the Imperium not been there to calm you and your people down!? [20:54] <Cuttlefish> Edoshai glanced angrily before calming down to speak. Edoshai: I'm beginning to wonder what would have happened if we had not gotten your help. And while I am grateful, we have given you the largest supply of resources than any other protectorate in Imperium history. Not even the Speeder federation would have been able to make that claim. You've aided in reconstruction, but the fact that it is done does not excuse you from your dutie [20:55] <MonetTop> (cuts off at "dutie") [20:56] <Cuttlefish> duties to protect every single colony. (I have all of the dialogue stuff if you need it during the page creation) [20:58] <MonetTop> Uriel - No defence is perfect, Edoshai. [20:59] <MonetTop> Uriel sighed and slowly sat back down, resting his arms on the velvet rests of his throne. [21:01] <MonetTop> Uriel - I can understand your concern at the state of affairs. But you of all people should know better than to resort to rebellion. to achieve your goals. But I get the impression that your anger is not only about the attrocity commited on Station Halcyon. [21:05] <MonetTop> Uriel - It was agents of the Apalos that revealed the explosives were a ploy, yet your words indicated you still desired for the Imperium to take action against this new Cyrannian state. [21:05] <MonetTop> Were a ploy, designed to frame the capricornians* [21:07] <Cuttlefish> Edoshai: Cyrannus smells of deceit and vengeance. Something horrible is hiding inside those stars. And it most certainly has something to do with you. [21:09] <MonetTop> Uriel - I see... [21:09] <MonetTop> Uriel stat back, furrowing his brow in thought. [21:11] <MonetTop> Uriel - You believe Cyrannus would benefit from Imperial influence? Edoshai: Someone seems to think just the opposite. I can't see Orbispira. I can never not see a planet. Not a single essence sage can sense life there. [21:16] <Cuttlefish_> What did that demon friend of yours feel when you went there. [21:16] <MonetTop> (btw in this case Imperial = Imperium) [21:17] <Cuttlefish_> (I know) [21:17] <MonetTop> Uriel closed jis eyes in concentration, trying ot recall the day he had visited Orbispira [21:20] <MonetTop> Uriel - He kept avoiding the subject on the visit home. But he spoke of Antediluvian as if he were some infernal creature from the VOid [21:23] <Cuttlefish_> Edoshai: I keep seeing Solinamists trying to find connections to Cyrannus. I'm not entirely sure, Drakon is your god not mine, but I still find the amount of evidence to these theories to be disturbing. [21:25] <MonetTop> Uriel - I cannot mobilise the navy simply because a location "feels foul". If there is practical evidence to your claim then I will investigate. [21:25] <MonetTop> Uriel leaned back. [21:26] <MonetTop> Uriel - Not every species submits to the Cyrannian Empire, although I doubt their senate would be pleased if we began expanding our territory. They are too valuable to lose as political partners. [21:28] <Cuttlefish_> Edoshai: Why would they not let you into the galaxy. They are too powerful to feel insecure about strategy. What could they have to hide. [21:29] <MonetTop> Uriel - It is not that they may be hiding. Did you not hear of the territories the Imperium was offered in the inner-rim [21:29] <MonetTop> ? [21:33] <Cuttlefish_> Edoshai: They removed all extragalactics at once without reason. I understand the lack of evidence, and I would investigate further if I was not preoccupied with the clan's management. I do believe we've gotten a bit off topic. The Shellious Imperium will not have any sort of revolt against the Talon Navy, but I will not allow anyone to enter. [21:34] <MonetTop> Uriel - What of Imperial ciizens? You wish to isolate your province form the rest of the Imperium? [21:37] <Cuttlefish_> Edoshai: Until further notice all citizens no already in residence will require harsher search treatments in travel. Draconis included. [21:37] <Cuttlefish_> *not [21:38] <MonetTop> Uriel - Fine. The Senate nor I will oppose this. So long as you can assure me this is a temporary measure. [21:40] <Cuttlefish_> Edoshai: I will allow travel once this uproar is no longer a immediate threat. [21:43] <MonetTop> Uriel - hen there is nothing else. Unless there is anything elsw on your mind. [21:45] <Cuttlefish_> Edoshai: I want you to consider investigatig Cyrannus. Talk to Iovera. Unless you have essence potential yourself, I suggest at the very least sending Inquisition members to detect any dark energies. [21:49] <MonetTop> Uriel - That appears reasonable. I will see what I can discover if I ever have the oppertunity. Uriel - You are dismissed Edoshai. And I am glad we were able to sort this issue out without resorting to a revolution. However, in future however if you have concerns regarding foreign politics, I advise that you speak to the representetive we assigned to you. Senators are becoming tired of your outspoken attitude on international channels