Character profile and story: Ezequiel Vid

[Nepotu]

Chapter #2: Getting started

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Finding the best place to do the project was important. The latest research equipment and experienced scientists were needed for a fast and successful weapon development. The only place that had all of these was The Apotheosis, Terminus' cell mobile headquarters. There was one slight problem. Getting an outsider aboard Apotheosis was not a wise thing to do without the approval of Tirumvirate's members. After talking to the Triumvirate for a few days, Ezequiel got the approval for getting professor Hermolaos aboard Apotheosis, but with only one condition: once the professor is brought on board, he shall never leave. Vennamis accepted this without thinking twice, because he wanted his design to become real no matter what.

Everything was prepared. The only thing left to be done was to bring professor Kiran. Ezequiel got his PDD out of the pocket and sent a message.

Greetings! I have found the perfect place for our project. It has all that we need. In five days I will be arriving at Freeport 9 to pick you up. Stay safe!

As promised, five days later, Ezequiel reached Freeport 9 to get the professor and head for Omicron Lost system. That's where Apotheosis was located at the time, docked with Genesis Hall for maintenance check and waiting for their arrival.

As they were getting closer to Genesis Hall, the research base was slowly showing its beauty. A "Ranseur"-class Dreadnought equipped with state of the art technology, shining bright in the light of a White Dwarf was waiting.

Unknown vessel, this is a restricted zone. Identify yourself!
This is Marauder Vennamis speaking. I request permission to dock.
Permission to dock granted. We were expecting you. Welcome home!

Ezequiel started the auto-docking procedures and let the ship fly itself. It was his first time boarding Apotheosis. As soon as the docking bay doors opened he was speechless. Everything looked like nothing he had seen before. As soon as the Vennamis' ship finished docking, the two stepped out of the vessel where they were greeted by the chief engineer.

Welcome aboard The Apotheosis, Marauder Vennamis! It is a pleasure to finally meet you. I'm chief engineer Lance Conner.
A pleasure to meet you, too. I never thought our research vessel would look this great. By the way, this is professor Hermolaos Kiran. He will be helping me with a project so he will be our guest for a while. *turning his head at the professor* Please make yourself at home. You will be escorted to your quarters right away. Rest for now, 'cuz tomorrow is a new day and our work shall commence. Director Synk developed a compound called Black Nova based on Azurite Gas. I think that will come handy in developing our weapon. I'll look into it and see how it will benefit us. *looking back at Lance* Send someone to take care of our guest here. We have other things to discuss