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> ... Truths revealed. They have uncovered what has become of him.
> ... Yet all that remains is perseverence. Ambition. Will.
> ... Even if all is lost, there must be determination.
> ... For now. Time awaits.
> ... Lazurith and I ventured to Kusari from the Gallic Borders.
> ... Initially. We had sought out a quick investigation of the Triage to ensure it did not destabilize.
> ... Then. We were followed.
> ... Sentinel scouts
> ...
> ...

> ...
> ...
> ... It had appeared that the natives of Kusari were also trying to hunt down the Sentinels.
> ... Unsurprisingly, they mistook them for Solomon K'Hara.
> ...
> ...

> ...
> ...
> ... We had stumbled across their incursion within the southern region of the system.
> ... Suspicions were had of a breach point. Yet we did not find any.
> ... Larger forms were present. We moved to resist the smaller ones, while the Dragons attempted to handle the larger ones.
> ...
> ...

> ...
> ...
> ... We sustained heavy damage in the end, barely able to destroy them all.
> ... Applying quick patches.
> ... We withdrew to the Shrine to eliminate the scent for the time being.
> ... Some samples retrieved of their husks.
> ...

> ...
> ...
> ... He was present. Yet. Conversation ensued with Lazurith.
> ... We began to ponder.
> ... Laz formulated an intriguing thought line.
> ... What we are facing, may not truly be the real Sentinels.
> ...
> ...
> ... What is even more fascinating is that they are mimicking Harbingers forms.
> ...
> ...
> ... I had returned the unusual artifact Katherine had shared, back to Harbinger.
> ... Yet it does not appear that he recalls. Perhaps loss from the damaged artifact?
> ... Warnings were held, the storm of Kepler will be unbound, contained.
> ...

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[23.02.2022 23:18:56] 2022-02-23 23:19:05 SMT  Traffic control alert: A/)-Lazurith has requested to dock
[23.02.2022 23:19:50] A/)-Lazurith: So, sitrep: we know that we don't know anything about where they're from or why they're striking.
[23.02.2022 23:19:58] A/)-Lazurith: Okay, we do know where.

[23.02.2022 23:20:13] A/)-Revenant: Why they're striking; we can only speculate off of what we know.
[23.02.2022 23:20:15] A/)-Revenant: Traces.
[23.02.2022 23:20:24] A/)-Revenant: It is likely the Blood Dragons have also meddled with the Triage.
[23.02.2022 23:21:30] A/)-Revenant: Why they are striking? Perhaps they are expanding the zone that they consider necessary to protect.
[23.02.2022 23:21:41] A/)-Revenant: [...]

[23.02.2022 23:21:43] A/)-Lazurith: That's... fantastic.

[23.02.2022 23:22:23] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: good day,


[23.02.2022 23:22:30] A/)-Revenant: Say.
[23.02.2022 23:22:33] A/)-Revenant: Cruise Vessel.
[23.02.2022 23:22:47] A/)-Revenant: You don't happen to be selling any of those refreshments, do you?

[23.02.2022 23:23:10] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: hmm well i am a cook so i cook with them but i can give you some.

[23.02.2022 23:23:19] A/)-Lazurith: Your thirst for wine is just unquenchable.


[23.02.2022 23:23:24] A/)-Revenant: You know me too well.
[23.02.2022 23:23:41] A/)-Revenant: I can offer you ten million credits for five bottles.
[23.02.2022 23:23:44] A/)-Revenant: well, crates.

[23.02.2022 23:23:52] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: that is way to much

[23.02.2022 23:23:55] A/)-Revenant: Why?

[23.02.2022 23:23:58] A/)-Lazurith: Hahaha. This is so you.

[23.02.2022 23:24:22] A/)-Revenant: Come now, I am offering.
[23.02.2022 23:24:36] A/)-Revenant: Take the money.
[23.02.2022 23:24:38] A/)-Revenant: Do it.

[23.02.2022 23:24:42] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: they are good but that would be as if i steal from you. 300k at max thats would be fair.

[23.02.2022 23:24:46] A/)-Revenant: Take.
[23.02.2022 23:24:48] A/)-Revenant: The.
[23.02.2022 23:24:49] A/)-Revenant: Monetary.
[23.02.2022 23:24:51] A/)-Revenant: Goods.
[23.02.2022 23:25:07] A/)-Revenant: Excellent.
[23.02.2022 23:25:09] A/)-Revenant: Thank you.

[23.02.2022 23:25:13] A/)-Lazurith: Hey, while you're at it.

[23.02.2022 23:25:16] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: *sighs* Fine but i will Donate a lot of them to Charity.

[23.02.2022 23:25:22] A/)-Revenant: Kind hearted.
[23.02.2022 23:25:32] A/)-Revenant: Don't donate it to a Crayter Charity.
[23.02.2022 23:25:44] A/)-Lazurith: Are you by any chance offering some of that vodka in your hold?

[23.02.2022 23:25:51] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: I donate it to Orbital Program.

[23.02.2022 23:26:07] A/)-Revenant: Ah-ha! Orbital bombardment programs are an existing charity?!

[23.02.2022 23:26:20] A/)-Lazurith: O-of course I'm paying. Please. I don't want to keep her waiting.

[23.02.2022 23:26:35] A/)-Revenant: I heard that.

[23.02.2022 23:26:37] A/)-Lazurith: Five crates would be enough.
[23.02.2022 23:26:55] A/)-Lazurith: Lucky numbers.

[23.02.2022 23:27:01] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: the Orbital Spa and Cruise Wildlife Program.

[23.02.2022 23:27:25] A/)-Lazurith: I have my carnal vices too. Forever bound to them. Oh, the misery!

[23.02.2022 23:27:26] A/)-Revenant: Are you done indulging on your alcoholic addictions?

[23.02.2022 23:27:30] A/)-Lazurith: What, me?!
[23.02.2022 23:27:31] A/)-Revenant: Come now.

[23.02.2022 23:27:36] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: you are realy Generouse and your Money will safe many cute Animals,
[23.02.2022 23:27:41] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: both of you.

[23.02.2022 23:28:07] A/)-Revenant: Let us hope we weren't trailed in the meanwhile.
[23.02.2022 23:28:17] A/)-Revenant: I had hoped for it to be a quick transaction.
[23.02.2022 23:28:37] A/)-Revenant: There was a greater purpose to this rather than bland ... indulgences.
[23.02.2022 23:29:37] A/)-Revenant: You'll see soon enough.
[23.02.2022 23:29:40] A/)-Revenant:  ... Why Vodka, though?

[23.02.2022 23:29:50] A/)-Lazurith: It's straight to the point. Almost barbaric.

[23.02.2022 23:30:03] A/)-Revenant: Do you intend to create flammable projectiles?
[23.02.2022 23:30:12] A/)-Revenant: Perhaps a concotion of a deadly chemical formula.

[23.02.2022 23:30:50] A/)-Lazurith:  ...No. I mix it with different flavors. It's... not exactly the classiest choice for a drink.

[23.02.2022 23:31:11] A/)-Revenant: Oh, you really do intend to disable your neurons, hm?

[23.02.2022 23:31:24] A/)-Lazurith: Only when I deserve it.

[23.02.2022 23:31:42] A/)-Revenant: I won't report it to your superiors,  but I will be slightly disappointed.

[23.02.2022 23:32:00] A/)-Lazurith: You wouldn't...! That's so cruel.

[23.02.2022 23:32:09] A/)-Revenant: Oh, but I will.

[23.02.2022 23:32:11] A/)-Lazurith: And here I was, about to offer you some rice.

[23.02.2022 23:32:22] A/)-Revenant:  ... Why do you have a bag of rice?

[23.02.2022 23:32:27] A/)-Lazurith: Two, to be exact.

[23.02.2022 23:32:31] A/)-Revenant: Why?!
[23.02.2022 23:32:46] A/)-Lazurith: I figured you were famished after such a long run.
[23.02.2022 23:33:21] A/)-Revenant:  So you went out and obtained... Rice.
[23.02.2022 23:34:09] A/)-Revenant: While your gesture is, uhm, much noted. It is not necessary at this moment of time.

[23.02.2022 23:34:15] A/)-Lazurith: It's... diplomatic though, isn't it? There has never been a palate that disagreed with it... and...

[23.02.2022 23:34:16] A/)-Revenant: For now, I reject your offer of ... two bags of rice...

[23.02.2022 23:34:41] A/)-Lazurith: I was told it would be a small plate. A small PORTION, for heaven's sakes.
[23.02.2022 23:34:49] A/)-Lazurith: Whatever will I do with two entire bags of rice.

[23.02.2022 23:34:56] A/)-Revenant: Although, if you find that you have electronics that are incapacitated from moisture - you can simply
[23.02.2022 23:35:01] A/)-Revenant: demoist them in the rice.
[23.02.2022 23:35:04] A/)-Revenant: So there is that at least.

[23.02.2022 23:35:20] A/)-Lazurith: Why would I ever--

[23.02.2022 23:35:28] A/)-Revenant: You may never know when you have a coolant leak.

[23.02.2022 23:35:37] A/)-Lazurith: I... that was embarassing. I really thought I was going to do you a favour. But I got screwed over.

[23.02.2022 23:35:59] A/)-Revenant: My gift to you. Enjoy the two bags of rice.
[23.02.2022 23:36:11] A/)-Revenant: Perhaps it will teach you in a lesson in conservation of resources.
[23.02.2022 23:36:26] A/)-Revenant: They will be useful in the future, I do not doubt.


[23.02.2022 23:36:48] A/)-Lazurith: Or better yet, in being clear and not hasty at the marketplace.
[23.02.2022 23:36:55] A/)-Lazurith: I really wanted to do something nice for once.
[23.02.2022 23:37:01] A/)-Lazurith: Eghhh...

[23.02.2022 23:37:11] A/)-Revenant: I do appreciate your gesture, but, did you not think saving me was not a nice notion?
[23.02.2022 23:37:20] A/)-Revenant: Or is my life worth less than ... two bags of rice?
[23.02.2022 23:37:21] A/)-Revenant: Pahahah!
[23.02.2022 23:38:33] A/)-Revenant: Come now. Do not fret, you did not lose my favour.

[23.02.2022 23:38:40] A/)-Lazurith: Of course, I'll always be here. You have completely won me over by, well, solving a lifetime worth of questions.
[23.02.2022 23:39:08] A/)-Lazurith: Erm. Yeah. It really was a big deal for me.


[23.02.2022 23:39:39] A/)-Revenant: I have heard the most displeasing rumors, although I was never present on the Spires to confirm it.
[23.02.2022 23:39:48] A/)-Revenant: You were lashing out at others, so they say.
[23.02.2022 23:40:02] A/)-Revenant: Was there something wrong?

[23.02.2022 23:40:27] A/)-Lazurith:  ...I did. I couldn't understand where I was going wrong, and why I couldn't fit in.
[23.02.2022 23:40:42] A/)-Lazurith: And why I broke over when others didn't.


[23.02.2022 23:40:59] A/)-Revenant: Ah. Most individuals click after a lengthy while. I suppose your transition into the third generation did not go well.
[23.02.2022 23:41:20] A/)-Revenant:  ... You know. I never fully transitioned, myself.

[23.02.2022 23:41:30] A/)-Lazurith:  ...Really? But...

[23.02.2022 23:41:31] A/)-Revenant: I still have some second generation implants.
[23.02.2022 23:41:54] A/)-Revenant: Heavily modified, optimised for life support, rather than assistance with processing.

[23.02.2022 23:42:01] A/)-Lazurith: I can't say I'm privy to that knowledge. What's the difference between-
[23.02.2022 23:42:03] A/)-Lazurith: Oh.

[23.02.2022 23:42:23] A/)-Revenant: You all chose your perks, to enhance your intellectual capabilities, or fighting capabilities.

[23.02.2022 23:42:53] A/)-Lazurith: Was there... ever a first generation?
[23.02.2022 23:42:56] A/)-Revenant: Hm. Yes.
[23.02.2022 23:43:50] A/)-Revenant: First generation - well. My memory is rather hazed. I do not entirely recall it.
[23.02.2022 23:44:56] A/)-Revenant: I believe there were some issues regarding the recognition system, the IFF integration for security was not quite
[23.02.2022 23:44:57] A/)-Revenant: attuned.

[23.02.2022 23:45:19] A/)-Lazurith: Erm.

[23.02.2022 23:45:20] A/)-Revenant: Nevertheless, it was a hit and miss generation. It was not mandatory.

[23.02.2022 23:45:33] A/)-Revenant:  -- Why --

[23.02.2022 23:46:05] A/)-Lazurith:  ...What...?


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[23.02.2022 23:46:08] A/)-Revenant: Oh, they're not -- [There was moment, a sigh of relief]
[23.02.2022 23:46:13] A/)-Revenant: I thought it was the Omicron Tribe.



[23.02.2022 23:46:29] Entity: [He seem pays no attention to guests, completely focused on the strange 'object' outside the shrine]

[23.02.2022 23:46:53] A/)-Revenant: Three Guardians.
[23.02.2022 23:47:11] A/)-Revenant: Something must have happened, hmm?

[23.02.2022 23:47:15] A/)-Lazurith: I've never seen any of them around here, so close to the Shrine. I think my stomach is in one of my boots right now.

[23.02.2022 23:47:37] A/)-Revenant: Power off your weapons, do not present yourself as a threat.
[23.02.2022 23:47:48] A/)-Lazurith: O-of course. Never.

[23.02.2022 23:48:21] A/)-Revenant: [gazed at Harbinger for a moment]

[23.02.2022 23:48:22] Entity: [three 'objects' outside powered up, at the same time three warforms glow increased till they became pure white energy...]
[23.02.2022 23:48:41] Entity: [changing shape into orbs and disappearing within the 'objects' outside]

[23.02.2022 23:48:56] A/)-Revenant:  ...hm.
[23.02.2022 23:49:08] A/)-Revenant: [Gazed over to Lazurith for a moment]
[23.02.2022 23:49:31] A/)-Lazurith: They... they looked different. I don't...

[23.02.2022 23:49:39] Entity: ***"Have you come to -think- and -ponder- here?"

[23.02.2022 23:49:43] A/)-Revenant: I do not fully understand either.
[23.02.2022 23:49:46] A/)-Revenant: Oh - he's awake.
[23.02.2022 23:50:05] A/)-Revenant: [nervously chuckles] To... some degree.

[23.02.2022 23:50:36] Entity: ***"~they~ won't bother you. It is a measure against -other- interlopers."

[23.02.2022 23:51:02] A/)-Revenant: How do you know that for certain? They still came after us in Shikoku.

[23.02.2022 23:51:04] Entity: ***"The -unwelcome guests- kind."

[23.02.2022 23:52:10] A/)-Lazurith: S-so... if they're here defending us, does that mean there's more... danger?

[23.02.2022 23:52:14] Entity: ***"Unlikely to be -the same-.
[23.02.2022 23:52:30] A/)-Revenant: Oh - Oh!
[23.02.2022 23:53:04] A/)-Revenant: I surely must have subconsciously drank some of that intoxicant. How could I misunderstand that?

[23.02.2022 23:53:24] Entity: ***"The place remembers the visitors and among those who visited... were the kind ~I~ would prefer not to rummage around."


[23.02.2022 23:54:08] A/)-Revenant: The Order came back again?

[23.02.2022 23:54:11] A/)-Lazurith: I'm not sure I understand myself.

[23.02.2022 23:54:24] A/)-Revenant: Those Guardians we just saw, are there to keep undesirables away from the Shrine.
[23.02.2022 23:54:38] A/)-Revenant: They were not Sentinels.

[23.02.2022 23:54:42] Entity: ***"Well observed."

[23.02.2022 23:54:59] A/)-Lazurith: Were... were they always there?

[23.02.2022 23:55:05] A/)-Revenant: Are they "always here" now?

[23.02.2022 23:55:45] A/)-Lazurith: I can't sense them... it's as though they're all around me.

[23.02.2022 23:55:46] Entity: ***"They will remain 'here', bound to the place until relinquished from this ~purpose~."

[23.02.2022 23:56:48] A/)-Revenant: You can relax, Lazurith, the Sentinels won't chase us here.
[23.02.2022 23:56:53] A/)-Revenant:  ... I hope.

[23.02.2022 23:57:11] A/)-Lazurith: Yes... I hope so, too.

[23.02.2022 23:57:23] A/)-Revenant: That gnawing feeling you may be experiencing? That pluck in the back of your head?
[23.02.2022 23:57:43] A/)-Revenant: I'm not entirely sure what it is. Not everyone feels it, but it can be felt here.



[23.02.2022 23:59:05] A/)-Lazurith: I... have to say, I was not able to sense this feeling months ago.


[23.02.2022 23:59:39] A/)-Revenant: Oh, good - you feel it too, I thought I was experiencing brain death.
[24.02.2022 00:00:09] A/)-Revenant: There it is again. That pluck.
[24.02.2022 00:00:18] A/)-Revenant: Akin to a harp string being tugged.
[24.02.2022 00:00:50] A/)-Revenant:  ... When did those Sentinels appear? Shortly after I malfunctioned?


[24.02.2022 00:00:53] A/)-Lazurith: I'd compare it to a feather between the shoulder blades - soft, but almost unnerving without the intention of being unnerving.
[24.02.2022 00:01:13] A/)-Lazurith: Oh, yes.
[24.02.2022 00:01:34] A/)-Lazurith: They were simply twisting and turning around me, I had... no idea what to make of it.

[24.02.2022 00:01:46] A/)-Revenant: You haven't seen the Order lately, have you?


[24.02.2022 00:02:25] Entity: ***"(thinking) Confused one for another..."


[24.02.2022 00:02:26] A/)-Lazurith: No... the last Order operative I remember was that wayward cruiser in Kepler.

[24.02.2022 00:02:42] A/)-Revenant: The Section Eight. Hmmhrmm..

[24.02.2022 00:02:42] A/)-Lazurith: That was a long time ago, though. They've gone off the grid now.

[24.02.2022 00:02:53] A/)-Revenant:  I last detected Hawkins in Kepler a week ago.

[24.02.2022 00:04:05] A/)-Lazurith: I don't agree with the notion of playing "wait-and-see" with them.

[24.02.2022 00:04:21] A/)-Revenant: I'm afraid we simply do not have the strength or the vitality to play on our terms.

[24.02.2022 00:05:16] Entity: ***"Then -use- knowledge against the clueless -foes-."

[24.02.2022 00:05:18] A/)-Revenant: The only hope we hold is understanding them. Clashing heads, will prove nothing.

[24.02.2022 00:05:59] A/)-Lazurith: But we have an edge over them. Over everyone, in fact.

[24.02.2022 00:06:09] A/)-Revenant: Elaborate.

[24.02.2022 00:06:36] A/)-Lazurith: I mean-- we know about the Tombs. The vault - whatever it is.

[24.02.2022 00:06:57] Entity: ***"Do they not -wish- to play the ~saviour~, eager to throw oneselves into the fray?"

[24.02.2022 00:07:42] A/)-Revenant: Humanity will inevitably respond to the incursions as a threat, it is inevitable the others will attack.
[24.02.2022 00:07:51] A/)-Revenant: At best, they are slowing them down.
[24.02.2022 00:08:40] A/)-Revenant: Although... Lazurith, did you happen to witness one of the "anti nomad" rhetoric presentations many years ago
[24.02.2022 00:08:42] A/)-Revenant: within the Spire?


[24.02.2022 00:09:23] A/)-Revenant: This is a sore topic to tread upon, but you recall Leviathan's disdain against the Nomads?

[24.02.2022 00:09:24] Entity: ***"-humanity- will quietly sleep, blissfully unaware, until the floor cracks give in and..."

[24.02.2022 00:09:44] A/)-Revenant: They are slowly waking up - Gallia has been made aware.
[24.02.2022 00:09:56] A/)-Revenant: -- I managed to eavesdrop upon an Order's meeting with them, but I digress.
[24.02.2022 00:10:16] A/)-Revenant: Do you recall Leviathan's quest for Nomad extermination, Lazurith?

[24.02.2022 00:10:35] A/)-Lazurith: I could really use a refresher.

[24.02.2022 00:10:59] A/)-Revenant: I purposefully chose to forget some parts, but, there is a few details I recall. The projects.
[24.02.2022 00:11:41] A/)-Revenant: One, in particular, was aimed at disabling Nomad vessels, primarily to disrupt their energy synchronisation.
[24.02.2022 00:12:06] A/)-Revenant: An atrophic field to dampen energy. One of the clues into the research was found in the Leeds system, before it was
[24.02.2022 00:12:07] A/)-Revenant: invaded.


[24.02.2022 00:12:27] A/)-Lazurith: In Leeds?
[24.02.2022 00:12:48] A/)-Lazurith: That's an unusually well hidden oversight if it's in Leeds.


[24.02.2022 00:13:18] A/)-Revenant: Yes. There was a study regarding the interaction of the pollution fields with Nomad interdictors.
[24.02.2022 00:13:48] A/)-Revenant: Although, such is not the case these days, it was noted that they avoided the heavy smog fields, unless it was absolutely
[24.02.2022 00:13:50] A/)-Revenant: necessary.


[24.02.2022 00:13:58] A/)-Lazurith: Oh!
[24.02.2022 00:14:06] A/)-Lazurith: It... makes a lot more sense now.
[24.02.2022 00:15:13] A/)-Lazurith: But the Sentinels work differently, don't they?

[24.02.2022 00:15:21] A/)-Revenant: There was a compound - I forgot the name of it. A chemical smear that would disrupt the efficiency of the photosynthetic proces
[24.02.2022 00:15:26] A/)-Revenant: Likely, we do not know entirely.
[24.02.2022 00:15:47] A/)-Revenant: I informed the Vagrants to find the signal they operate on for hunting those afflicted with a scent.

[24.02.2022 00:16:10] A/)-Lazurith:  ...Worst case scenario, it won't work at all.
[24.02.2022 00:16:25] A/)-Lazurith: Assuming they have a different physiology, that is.

[24.02.2022 00:16:42] A/)-Revenant: The Elders were struggling with understanding how the Shrine was blocking them out, unfortunately.
[24.02.2022 00:17:00] A/)-Revenant: Ah, well, shooting them will only work for so long.


[24.02.2022 00:17:20] Entity: ***"Memories are curious thing. Keeping them. Discarding them. Placing into a ~box~."


[24.02.2022 00:17:30] A/)-Lazurith: I don't know if you've felt it too, but I feel some kind of... hollow light from them, if that makes any sense?

[24.02.2022 00:17:55] A/)-Revenant: I'm fascinated at how they can track memories so ... well.

[24.02.2022 00:18:04] A/)-Lazurith: Memories?

[24.02.2022 00:18:10] A/)-Revenant: Did you not read the Dossier?
[24.02.2022 00:18:42] A/)-Revenant: We cannot control our own memories, only destroy parts.
[24.02.2022 00:18:56] A/)-Revenant: Memories, is how they track unwanted entities.

[24.02.2022 00:19:37] A/)-Lazurith: Oh! Right.

[24.02.2022 00:19:42] Entity: ***"A dangerous approach. One memory latches onto another, forming links... break them and ~something else~ breaks too."


[24.02.2022 00:20:03] A/)-Revenant: I'm afraid there is not much option regarding memories, even if it means to kill who you are.
[24.02.2022 00:20:56] A/)-Revenant: Unless the Vagrants are able to understand how we can ... 'dampen' the scent, developing protection is nigh-high -
[24.02.2022 00:20:57] A/)-Revenant:  ... Hm.


[24.02.2022 00:21:40] Entity: ***"Though -some- comfort cold be found in you lacking shared memories. Just ~few~ of you rather than... everyone."


[24.02.2022 00:22:45] A/)-Lazurith: Being hollow among hollow beings.

[24.02.2022 00:22:48] A/)-Revenant: I have heard of the other tribes cleansing their own to purge the memories.
[24.02.2022 00:24:03] A/)-Revenant: Although I cannot say that we are capable of "cleaning" ourselves with such precision.
[24.02.2022 00:24:43] A/)-Revenant: Oh, right, Lazurith, there is a C-24 formula for these instances. A hit and miss amnesiac.


[24.02.2022 00:25:24] Entity: ***"The -little one-, a wanderer of the wrathful tribe. Ceased to exist to protect -others-."


[24.02.2022 00:25:33] A/)-Lazurith: How much of myself am I going to forget before embarking for this?

[24.02.2022 00:25:59] A/)-Revenant: Yet the Vagrants are likely contaminated. I did not expect them to assist me.
[24.02.2022 00:26:19] A/)-Revenant: The Sentinels were present within Orkney, I do not hold any doubts they will embark into their new foundland.


[24.02.2022 00:27:53] A/)-Lazurith: Will Kess be alright?

[24.02.2022 00:28:02] A/)-Revenant: They are immortal until they are not.
[24.02.2022 00:28:04] A/)-Revenant: They will be fine.

[24.02.2022 00:29:12] A/)-Lazurith: Hrm.

[24.02.2022 00:29:34] A/)-Revenant: Do you perhaps have a perspective regarding how we can lessen the pain from the Sentinels?

[24.02.2022 00:30:35] A/)-Lazurith: Okay, well they clearly strike where it hurts. We traipsed in their home, and paid with our sanity.

[24.02.2022 00:30:46] A/)-Revenant: Methods, approaches.

[24.02.2022 00:30:56] A/)-Lazurith: Yes, I'm thinking about it.

[24.02.2022 00:31:11] A/)-Revenant: I have opted for a more defensive route, shielding systems.
[24.02.2022 00:31:18] A/)-Revenant: Mille is handling the generation part of it.


[24.02.2022 00:31:23] Entity: ***(curious) So bright you shine, brimming with energy... They -consume- you."


[24.02.2022 00:31:49] A/)-Lazurith: Let's get one thing clear, they definitely have a pattern of attack and different roles.

[24.02.2022 00:32:08] A/)-Revenant: [jokingly, she dryly prods Lazurith with a quip] I think Harbinger is getting hungry, he might snack on you.

[24.02.2022 00:32:14] A/)-Lazurith: And clearly, there are some forms tha-
[24.02.2022 00:32:34] A/)-Lazurith: Erm. I-- I would like to live some more, please.


[24.02.2022 00:32:41] Entity: ***"Observations? Wondeful step. Share your -findings-..."


[24.02.2022 00:32:50] A/)-Revenant: [laughs] He doesn't even have a mouth, but continue.

[24.02.2022 00:33:53] A/)-Lazurith: Regardless, I have definitely noticed they have... something different about them, every time.

[24.02.2022 00:34:06] A/)-Revenant: Do you believe that they have different roles, akin to a bee hive?
[24.02.2022 00:34:14] A/)-Lazurith: Yes. Yes, precisely.


[24.02.2022 00:34:54] A/)-Lazurith: When we walked into their home, they retaliated with brute force - they had no need to be cautious about it.
[24.02.2022 00:35:11] A/)-Lazurith: But out in Kepler? In Shikoku? There is caution to be exercised.
[24.02.2022 00:35:39] A/)-Lazurith: The small ones are most definitely worth noting. Agile. Uncatchable.


[24.02.2022 00:36:00] A/)-Revenant: So ferocious with their seemingly missile-like projectile.
[24.02.2022 00:36:22] A/)-Revenant: Why do you believe they were in Shikoku?


[24.02.2022 00:37:21] A/)-Lazurith: This might sound like absolute nonsense, but what if the Kepler anomaly is not the only one?
[24.02.2022 00:37:27] A/)-Lazurith: What if there are other entry points, as well?

[24.02.2022 00:37:31] A/)-Revenant: It is indeed not the only incursion point.
[24.02.2022 00:37:38] A/)-Revenant: Sigma 59, has another "Bell" -- another structure.
[24.02.2022 00:38:01] A/)-Revenant: Coronado, Delta, er - Colorado, Hudson, Inverness, were other points.
[24.02.2022 00:38:03] A/)-Revenant: Omicron Mu.


[24.02.2022 00:38:11] A/)-Lazurith: Then... maybe they are attempting to map Sirius like we mapped our star charts over the last 800 years.
[24.02.2022 00:38:32] A/)-Lazurith: But this doesn't explain why they know exactly where we are...!


[24.02.2022 00:38:46] A/)-Revenant: The scents - our minds - it is a mnestic trace.
[24.02.2022 00:39:14] A/)-Revenant: Forget about the material world, there is a whole another dimension we have yet to grasp as a conception, the theory of
[24.02.2022 00:39:16] A/)-Revenant: psychics.


[24.02.2022 00:39:38] A/)-Lazurith: Yes, we have to grasp how it works and if we can even understand it to begin with.
[24.02.2022 00:39:46] A/)-Lazurith: But my question is... have they really understood ours?
[24.02.2022 00:40:04] A/)-Lazurith: We can't know everything about them, like they can't know everything about us.


[24.02.2022 00:40:06] A/)-Revenant: Do you believe them capabe of such things?
[24.02.2022 00:40:16] A/)-Revenant: We have seen them awaiting - predator and prey games - within Hudson.
[24.02.2022 00:40:26] A/)-Revenant: Instinctual? It is not known for certain.

[24.02.2022 00:41:09] A/)-Lazurith: It is worth noting that they tend to attack and never yield.


[24.02.2022 00:41:27] Entity: ***"How familiar..."


[24.02.2022 00:41:40] A/)-Lazurith: However... sometimes they do, in fact, disappear as quickly as they arrive.

[24.02.2022 00:41:46] A/)-Revenant: Indeed. There were a few exceptions to their relentlessness.
[24.02.2022 00:41:54] A/)-Revenant: The injured retreated into nearby anomalies.


[24.02.2022 00:41:58] A/)-Lazurith: I saw the small forms do that many times, actually...!
[24.02.2022 00:42:50] A/)-Lazurith: Maybe they're trying to deploy a trail? Some kind of beacon for a general attack location?

[24.02.2022 00:43:18] A/)-Revenant: Ponder this; the purpose of their attacks, of the Vault they guard.
[24.02.2022 00:43:22] A/)-Revenant: What are the Sentinels for?

[24.02.2022 00:44:04] A/)-Lazurith: Well, clearly to defend it. But...

[24.02.2022 00:44:18] A/)-Revenant: And how far can one push the definition of defending?

[24.02.2022 00:44:54] A/)-Lazurith: That was bothering me quite a lot. They are REALLY pushing their definition of defending. They are out for blood.
[24.02.2022 00:45:07] A/)-Lazurith: Maybe... we never met the real Sentinels.
[24.02.2022 00:45:19] A/)-Lazurith: Maybe the real Sentinels are at the Vault's site.


[24.02.2022 00:45:34] A/)-Revenant: Hmm...


[24.02.2022 00:46:19] Entity: ***"Keep that thought... Keep it well."


[24.02.2022 00:47:05] A/)-Revenant: That could make sense. Akin to a broodmother - their very brain.
[24.02.2022 00:47:45] A/)-Revenant: Perhaps there is more, but we have not seen a hive of theirs.

[24.02.2022 00:48:09] A/)-Lazurith: We wouldn't want to reveal Valravn to them, would we?

[24.02.2022 00:48:27] A/)-Revenant: Er, I'm afraid they traced some assets to the clouds in Inverness.


[24.02.2022 00:48:37] Entity: ***"As the means to 'unmask' ~them~ will be found be careful. Their -familiarity- is an illusion."

[24.02.2022 00:49:00] A/)-Revenant: They are shape shifters, aren't they.

[24.02.2022 00:49:44] A/)-Lazurith: Or maybe these are simply weaker forms?


[24.02.2022 00:50:12] Entity: ***"These... are ~my~ 'stolen' forms."

[24.02.2022 00:50:40] A/)-Revenant: I noticed the similarities when you ... summoned those things.
[24.02.2022 00:51:32] A/)-Revenant: How could that be? Do you have an opponent of sorts?

[24.02.2022 00:52:45] Entity: ***"Perhaps... (thinking) A concerning thought."

[24.02.2022 00:53:15] A/)-Revenant:  ... You wouldn't happen to be in danger if your, er ...
[24.02.2022 00:53:23] A/)-Revenant: "agreement" - was exposed to them, would you?
[24.02.2022 00:53:51] A/)-Revenant: [Glanced over to Lazurith with uncertainty, analysing him for a brief moment. ]


[24.02.2022 00:54:13] A/)-Lazurith: Erm...

[24.02.2022 00:54:15] Entity: ***"-many- variants to assume, no certainty found yet."

[24.02.2022 00:54:30] A/)-Revenant: If it is a network, then it most certainly can be traced back to you.

[24.02.2022 00:54:34] Entity: ***"Evidence inconclusive."


[24.02.2022 00:54:50] A/)-Revenant: I am not sure how your ... kind "works" - but that is a potential risk that has to be bared in mind.


[24.02.2022 00:55:19] Entity: ***"(almost a laugh) Risk applies to -all- here."

[24.02.2022 00:55:46] A/)-Revenant: I'm almost thankful that we have evolved to be singular minds.
[24.02.2022 00:55:52] A/)-Revenant: I would have died long ago if I was chained to Vincent.
[24.02.2022 00:55:53] A/)-Revenant: Bahh.

[24.02.2022 00:56:12] A/)-Lazurith: Good thing you recognized that.

[24.02.2022 00:56:24] A/)-Revenant: You are just as bad as him, you do not get off clean either.

[24.02.2022 00:56:56] A/)-Lazurith: Okay, that's not true at all. I am a lot more amicable.
[24.02.2022 00:57:02] A/)-Lazurith: In my humble opinion.

[24.02.2022 00:57:19] A/)-Revenant:  ...You know, hyperspatial interferences also disturbs the Sentinels too.
[24.02.2022 00:57:22] A/)-Revenant: Akin to the Vagrants.
[24.02.2022 00:57:58] A/)-Revenant: Oh, I did not tell you, but, the Order wanted to work with me.
[24.02.2022 00:58:00] A/)-Revenant: Again...
[24.02.2022 00:58:08] A/)-Revenant: Overwatch, this time. Commander Storgen.


[24.02.2022 00:58:10] A/)-Lazurith: Can those people ever make up their minds?

[24.02.2022 00:58:34] A/)-Revenant: I do not doubt it being a trap, but perhaps I could twist it to be their trap.

[24.02.2022 00:58:44] A/)-Lazurith: [The gearhead sighs.] What did they want, this time?

[24.02.2022 00:58:52] A/)-Revenant: To work together to "fight against the Sentinels. "

[24.02.2022 00:58:53] Entity: ***"Do you -seek- revenge for the loss of your -protege-?

[24.02.2022 00:59:23] A/)-Revenant: As much as it pains me greatly, I cannot exhaust the last of my vitality running around for revenge.
[24.02.2022 00:59:28] A/)-Revenant: No, Vengeance, is far sweeter.
[24.02.2022 00:59:41] A/)-Revenant: It is not the first time they have hurt me.
[24.02.2022 00:59:49] A/)-Revenant: Nor will it be the last.

[24.02.2022 01:00:12] A/)-Lazurith: Wait, protege?
[24.02.2022 01:00:18] A/)-Lazurith: I thought-- nevermind.


[24.02.2022 01:00:21] Entity: ***"So you have a -plan- growing..."


[24.02.2022 01:00:35] A/)-Revenant: He seems to be humored by the idea that Vincent is -- ah, whatever.
[24.02.2022 01:00:55] A/)-Revenant: Not quite, but they can certainly be utilized to speed up some areas.
[24.02.2022 01:01:08] A/)-Revenant: I do not believe they are aware regarding the dangers of hyperspatial technology.
[24.02.2022 01:01:44] A/)-Revenant: And if they wish to capture me again, I may have a nasty surprise for them.
[24.02.2022 01:02:24] A/)-Revenant: Storgen desired to share knowledge, information, regarding the Sentinels. However, he does not like the
[24.02.2022 01:02:31] A/)-Revenant: Section Eight operatives at all, interestingly.


[24.02.2022 01:03:54] Entity: ***"Curious... though inconsequential for now."

[24.02.2022 01:04:12] A/)-Lazurith: Tell me. Were they ever involved with anomalies at all?

[24.02.2022 01:04:17] A/)-Revenant: Indeed.
[24.02.2022 01:04:32] A/)-Revenant: A few of their operatives went through, they are certainly contaminated.
[24.02.2022 01:04:41] A/)-Revenant: If the greater battleship attacking Mu was not evident enough.


[24.02.2022 01:05:21] Entity: ***"Small comforts knowing they are 'bound' to as well."

[24.02.2022 01:06:14] A/)-Revenant: Perhaps.

[24.02.2022 01:06:24] Entity: ***"For ~you~, however, cautious is essential."

[24.02.2022 01:06:47] A/)-Revenant: I have considered cautiously offering my 'help' with Storgen.


[24.02.2022 01:07:47] Entity: ***"The storm grows and won't be contained anymore. Watch for the signs."

[24.02.2022 01:08:03] A/)-Revenant: My ability to fight is becoming more and more windred. To be almost disabled by two craft is a disgrace. Caution is an imperati
[24.02.2022 01:08:06] A/)-Revenant: imperative at this point.
[24.02.2022 01:08:36] A/)-Revenant: A shame that hypercharged dark matter cannot be tamed, unlike natural background dark matter.


[24.02.2022 01:08:38] Entity: ***"Perhaps having -others- marked will offer some... distraction."


[24.02.2022 01:09:01] A/)-Revenant: People's curiosity will provide such, the Insurgency had lingered as you noticed.
[24.02.2022 01:09:32] A/)-Revenant: The Starfliers - an allied hyperspace research company - had unfortunately stumbled across it in their survey.
[24.02.2022 01:09:55] A/)-Revenant:  ... Although, they had the foresight to plan to leave their base of operations from Kepler, how lucky of them.
[24.02.2022 01:10:17] A/)-Revenant: What I am curious about, is the "Bell" within Sigma-59, at that incursion point.
[24.02.2022 01:10:24] A/)-Revenant: What could they possibly want there? Another site, perhaps?


[24.02.2022 01:10:37] Entity: ***"Unfortunate for them, but it benefits to be _not_ the only ~targeted~."


[24.02.2022 01:11:03] A/)-Revenant:  ... targetting, hmm...
[24.02.2022 01:11:12] A/)-Revenant: Harbinger, what was that artifact you gave Herald?

[24.02.2022 01:11:39] Entity: ***"(odd silence) whom? -inquiry-"


[24.02.2022 01:11:52] A/)-Lazurith: Ah, the artifact! I almost forgot!
[24.02.2022 01:11:55] A/)-Revenant: Katherine.
[24.02.2022 01:12:01] A/)-Revenant: Of the Pennybrooke.

[24.02.2022 01:12:09] A/)-Lazurith: Why is it that it beckoned them wherever she carried it around?

[24.02.2022 01:12:12] A/)-Revenant: She calls herself the "Herald" amongst the other Tribes.
[24.02.2022 01:12:20] A/)-Revenant:  ... I have it in my care, Laz.

[24.02.2022 01:12:30] Entity: ***"(another pause) these names are... -unfamiliar-?"

[24.02.2022 01:12:41] A/)-Revenant: [There was a brief pause]
[24.02.2022 01:13:00] A/)-Revenant: You do not remember Katherine, nicknamed Herald, of the Research Vessel Pennybrooke?
[24.02.2022 01:13:40] A/)-Revenant: You gave her an artifact, which had seemingly came active the years later, now intermingling with the Sentinels.

[24.02.2022 01:14:12] Entity: ***"Strange how memories are... Somehow you -speak- with clear certainty."

[24.02.2022 01:14:35] A/)-Revenant: I am unsure if data files are any worth to you, considering your, er... more ethereal state.
[24.02.2022 01:15:24] A/)-Revenant: If I show you the artifact, do you believe you may recognise it?



[24.02.2022 01:15:30] Entity: ***"The artifact... what became of it and the -herald-named?"

[24.02.2022 01:15:53] A/)-Revenant: It seemingly shattered within her care, and mist appears to emerge from the cracks upon its "activation. "
[24.02.2022 01:16:29] A/)-Revenant: It seemingly drains all energy within a certain radius, and ... somehow, alerts the Sentinels.
[24.02.2022 01:16:51] A/)-Revenant: Two instances, the first, it seemingly scared them off. The second time of its activation, it simply disabled all of my


[24.02.2022 01:16:56] Entity: ***"Show it then... We are ~safe~ here."


[24.02.2022 01:17:00] A/)-Revenant: electronics, draining the batteries.
[24.02.2022 01:17:08] A/)-Revenant: Are you sure it won't ...
[24.02.2022 01:17:20] A/)-Revenant: I'm not so sure, but if you insist. Allow me to release it from stasis.

[24.02.2022 01:17:33] A/)-Lazurith: Finally. I can see what it's all about.
[24.02.2022 01:17:57] A/)-Lazurith:  ...On second thought, I could've just asked

[24.02.2022 01:18:03] A/)-Revenant: [The comms disabled for a brief moment as they released themselves from the cockpit. ]
[24.02.2022 01:18:31] A/)-Revenant: [Shortly after, they returned with a casing, a small box containing the cracked enigmatic artifact, the comms flickered back.]
[24.02.2022 01:18:32] A/)-Revenant: on]


[24.02.2022 01:20:10] Entity: ***"Memory shard. This -herald- had to have been worth to keep one..."

[24.02.2022 01:21:12] A/)-Revenant: Memory shard? It stores memories?

[24.02.2022 01:22:56] Entity: ***"Fragments. Fleeting thoughts. Visions."

[24.02.2022 01:23:05] A/)-Lazurith: But for whom?

[24.02.2022 01:23:43] Entity: ***"You know the answer already... those were some of my fragments."

[24.02.2022 01:24:02] A/)-Revenant: I suppose it may explain why it lured the Sentinels.
[24.02.2022 01:24:37] A/)-Revenant: Respectfully, perhaps you should have the shard.

[24.02.2022 01:26:56] Entity: ***"It is empty now. Place it in the hall at the Shrine."

[24.02.2022 01:27:31] A/)-Revenant: I shall. One moment.

[24.02.2022 01:27:34] A/)-Lazurith: You are letting me see it, right?

[24.02.2022 01:27:52] A/)-Revenant: You best run over fast then.

[24.02.2022 01:27:57] 2022-02-24 01:28:06 SMT  Traffic control alert: A/)-Revenant has requested to dock
[24.02.2022 01:28:03] A/)-Lazurith: Y-yes!
[24.02.2022 01:28:18] 2022-02-24 01:28:27 SMT  Traffic control alert: A/)-Lazurith has requested to dock


[24.02.2022 01:29:50] Cloaking device off

[24.02.2022 01:30:18] A/)-Revenant: Have you spoken to Mille, lately, Laz?
[24.02.2022 01:31:23] A/)-Lazurith: Err... no.
[24.02.2022 01:31:29] A/)-Lazurith: I'm afraid not.
[24.02.2022 01:31:43] A/)-Lazurith: I would love to, though.
[24.02.2022 01:31:45] A/)-Revenant: I suggest you relink up with him.


[24.02.2022 01:32:56] A/)-Revenant: Oh, and I would not tell Hachette about our little, er, business enterprise with the Spa vessel.
[24.02.2022 01:33:17] A/)-Lazurith: As long as you won't, either.
[24.02.2022 01:33:39] A/)-Revenant: Then we are in agreement.
[24.02.2022 01:33:44] A/)-Lazurith: It'll be our secret.
[24.02.2022 01:34:01] A/)-Revenant: If you can;
[24.02.2022 01:34:14] A/)-Revenant: We may need to delegate some tasks.


[24.02.2022 01:35:18] A/)-Lazurith: Sure. What sort of tasks?

[24.02.2022 01:35:41] A/)-Revenant: Delegate small tasks, miniscule, unconnected ones. Finding allies may be prudent.
[24.02.2022 01:35:56] A/)-Revenant: But, for now, let us not worry too much about it and unwind.
[24.02.2022 01:35:59] A/)-Revenant: I am eyeing this bottle...

[24.02.2022 01:36:36] A/)-Lazurith: And I am eyeing mine.

[24.02.2022 01:36:45] A/)-Revenant: Mmm.

[24.02.2022 01:37:19] A/)-Lazurith: Guess it's time for a toast at the edge of space on a millennia-old alien structure.

[24.02.2022 01:37:56] A/)-Revenant: That sounds reasonable, but, try not to make a mess.
[24.02.2022 01:38:00] A/)-Revenant: I would rather not clean up after you.

[24.02.2022 01:38:23] A/)-Lazurith: Hey, I can clean up after myself!

[24.02.2022 01:38:40] A/)-Revenant: Or, perhaps, do not make said mess in the first place.

[24.02.2022 01:39:25] A/)-Lazurith: Well, I won't!

[24.02.2022 01:39:46] A/)-Revenant: Good, good.

[24.02.2022 01:39:50] A/)-Lazurith: Contrary to popular belief, I am not a complete airhead.

[24.02.2022 01:39:50] A/)-Revenant: Best behaviour.
[24.02.2022 01:40:47] A/)-Revenant: Mmm, now, to see about that drink...

[24.02.2022 01:40:59] 2022-02-24 01:41:08 SMT  Traffic control alert: A/)-Revenant has requested to dock
[24.02.2022 01:41:03] 2022-02-24 01:41:12 SMT  Traffic control alert: A/)-Lazurith has requested to dock
[24.02.2022 01:41:14] A/)-Lazurith: Heh.

> ... Storgen, from the Order had reached out to me for collaborative efforts against the Sentinels
> ... Perhaps it may be useful to utilize him.
> ...
> ... We will see.
> ... The warnings and signs must be kept.
> ...

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