'Azhi-Dahaka' - Pilot's Log

[Hussaini]

::Log One
::Audio Playback
::18/10/824

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"And so it came to be that we slipped into the shadows once more. The Illuminated brethren are disseminated and dispersed over the sector, each one working on their own, or as part of smaller cells. The final cycle is to be completed, before we become free of cycles altogether."

"Our fleet is mothballed and sequestered among dark places, the darkest we could find. The agents move about of their own volition. Communications ceased, the relays that buzzed day and night lay silent. I know little of what became of Nomak; Much less of the Doctor's fate. Dispersed to the fullest, scattered - but not destroyed. Though this is only for a time. It may be weeks, months, even years, but we will be reunited again. We are always reunited, the indoctrination is thorough and deep, they will feel the call when the time is right. Solve et Coagula."

"The shocking developments in the theater of Maltese politics have proven the timing of this decision to be quite apropos. And while I would much like to claim some sort of foresight on my part, or on the part of the other two corners of the pyramid - it remains just that; An opportune fluke. A miraculous evasion of consequences. I dread to think what would have transpired had we remained active and in plain sight during this shift in allegiances. They can have our empty fortresses, what good that will do them. But we'll get to that, in time."

"Right now, I have to look out for my own immediate interests, and that of my daughter. I've arranged temporary accommodations, though I'll have to find a more permanent solution, sooner rather than later. I'll need to find a fitting angle to play - though prospects are hardly short, in this time of turmoil."

Spoiler

[18.10.2017 07:37:51] Winter:404: So then, person named Azhi-Dahaka. You interested in playing a game?
[18.10.2017 07:37:57] Winter:404: It's called 'lets make a deal'.
[18.10.2017 07:38:00] 'Azhi-Dahaka': I don't like games.
[18.10.2017 07:38:07] THP|Katt_Horizon: that'l cost you extra next time
[18.10.2017 07:38:10] Winter:404: This one's pretty simple, don't worry.
[18.10.2017 07:38:13] LC-Muda.Muda.Muda: Ha.
[18.10.2017 07:38:14] 'Azhi-Dahaka': But I'll listen to what you have to say.
[18.10.2017 07:38:39] Junk.In.The.Trunk: Pete: I feel like getting high
[18.10.2017 07:38:40] Winter:404: I'll do you a favour, monetary or otherwise for every dead Gaul you can produce along the border or in California.
[18.10.2017 07:38:59] Winter:404: You'll get compensated and have fun doing it.
[18.10.2017 07:39:08] Winter:404: But you might have to avoid the local lawmen.
[18.10.2017 07:39:12] Junk.In.The.Trunk: Pete: But I don't have drugs... I am sad
[18.10.2017 07:39:15] 'Azhi-Dahaka': I'm sorry Agent, but you'll forgive my distrust of Liberty's various intelligence agencies.
[18.10.2017 07:39:26] Winter:404: I get that.
[18.10.2017 07:39:30] Winter:404: There's no strings here.
[18.10.2017 07:39:45] Winter:404: A bit like hooking up with a junker gal.
[18.10.2017 07:39:49] Winter:404: Lots of rust, no attachment.
[18.10.2017 07:39:52] Junk.In.The.Trunk: Pete: Anyone have some synth weed?
[18.10.2017 07:39:56] 'Azhi-Dahaka': And no promises here. But if you want to pay me for the occasional slaying of a Gallic fighter pilot, I might just do it.
[18.10.2017 07:40:15] Winter:404: Provide me with visual evidence of the dead Gauls and you'll get it.
[18.10.2017 07:40:28] 'Azhi-Dahaka': Very well. We'll see.
[18.10.2017 07:40:34] Winter:404: A minor caveat would only be that I'd want you to ignore things that have stars and stripes on them.
[18.10.2017 07:40:45] Winter:404: For the duration that you do me this favour, that is.
[18.10.2017 07:40:45] Junk.In.The.Trunk: Pete: I won't touch cardamine. I heard that stuff is good. But I don't wan't my blood to change into jelly
[18.10.2017 07:41:00] 'Azhi-Dahaka': I didn't come here with the intention to cause trouble, but some of your colleagues might be...less tolerant, to my presence.
[18.10.2017 07:41:11] Winter:404: I'll handle that provided you produce results.
[18.10.2017 07:41:18] Winter:404: Might even get you an amnesty.
[18.10.2017 07:41:34] 'Azhi-Dahaka': [blows air out of his nose in amusement]
[18.10.2017 07:41:49] Junk.In.The.Trunk: Pete: am nasty
[18.10.2017 07:41:53] LC-Muda.Muda.Muda: Oh, before I forget, Azhi, how large is your group of dispossessed that you were talking about?
[18.10.2017 07:41:57] LC-Muda.Muda.Muda: Can I get a rough estimate?
[18.10.2017 07:42:00] Winter:404: I hear carbon-dioxide escaping a nasal cavity.
[18.10.2017 07:42:01] Junk.In.The.Trunk: Pete: oh god I'm drunk
[18.10.2017 07:42:23] 'Azhi-Dahaka': That, I am not at Liberty to disclose, pun intended.
[18.10.2017 07:42:32] Winter:404: Pun received and appreciated.
[18.10.2017 07:42:44] LC-Muda.Muda.Muda: Is it more or less than "a lot"?
[18.10.2017 07:42:55] 'Azhi-Dahaka': A good number.
[18.10.2017 07:43:14] Junk.In.The.Trunk: Pete: I need synth weed to even out my drunkingness
[18.10.2017 07:43:33] Winter:404: Drunkingness.
[18.10.2017 07:43:35] LC-Muda.Muda.Muda: So you want to be doubly intoxicated?
[18.10.2017 07:43:45] LC-Muda.Muda.Muda: So what happens when you're too intoxicated to fly?
[18.10.2017 07:43:48] Winter:404: On a scale of one to glowing eyes drunk, how drunk are you?
[18.10.2017 07:44:00] 'Azhi-Dahaka': Now, you'll have to excuse me; I'll take my leave to take my rest. Farewell.
[18.10.2017 07:44:03] LC-Muda.Muda.Muda: Um... if his eyes glow purple, that would be a sight.
[18.10.2017 07:44:19] Preparing to cloak...

"I wasn't prepared for this sort of...tolerance. It seems that during the assault of the Gallic lion, the eagle either fails or neglects to notice the serpent. The modulation of my cloak engine by the Terminus techs was quite fortunate for such occasions, as it now allows for the concealment of my ship's peculiar characteristics and ever increasing growth of biomechanic matter, both from the scanner and the naked eye. And while I have no interest in money, the favors sound useful. Depending on their form of course, a gallic victim here and there might just be an acceptable price to pay."

"It seems I'll be staying around Liberty for some time longer. Find some new contacts...visit old friends; See what sort of gain I could extract from the chaos. All patiently - and in good spirits. The Light shines the way."