The Flame From The Void

[Charos]

The Redeemer approached Polyphemus and hailed the captain. Rou was sitting on his char in the ship's helm in a rather unprofessional way, different from that of a captain should look like. It appears the long period he and his crew spent in the wilderness and the things he had to do to keep it together turned the man to something different, more like a marauder. Polyphemus opened a channel as Brass was taking a seat in the bridge eager to meet his old friend after so many years. Both looked old and battered but for them it was almost like no time has passed since they last saw each other.

"-Good to see you Captain Rou, it's been a helluva long time, I knew that you'd still be alive and kicking."
"-Captain Sunshine! Thought you'd have bitten the dust somewhere but I'm glad to see you buddy."

The two of them spent a few minutes exchanging formalities before Rou went aboard Polyphemus. The met in the briefing room with a bottle of scotch and relaxed while they poured their glasses full. Markus activated the large screen on the far side of the room and brought up the plans he had made with his advisors and diagrams of the ship along with other blueprints and a map with markings that contained known regions of the Taus, the Omegas and Bretonia. The presentation had the name Tartarus written, a thing that surprised Daniel and ad him thinking.

"-Markus, I know that Hellfire was defeated and scattered but what is this? Tartarus? Are you planning on continuing the pointless cycle?"
"I knew you would ask me something like that and my answer is No. Hellfire Legion belongs to the past but the rest of us that are left deserve a better future than changing names and blending in with the rest."

Markus explained his plan and how he viewed the remnants as the only place he'd belong to and he put himself up to the task to lead them to a better place. Daniel was rather sceptical how would that be achievable since Liberty's influence was not easy to escape from but giving up the life he had been living for so long would be much worse for him.

"-Know what? Screw it. Too much thinking will get me nowhere. If you're the leader then I'll follow you like the good old times. Myself, my crew and my ship are your Captain." Daniel smiled.
"Daniel, I knew I could count on your help and I thank you for it."

The two of them enjoyed a couple of drinks together before each went their way to assume their duties. Tartarus fleet received the much needed reinforcement of another capable vessel and some battle-hardened veterans. The Redeemer is able to support the fleet with greater efficiency due to its smaller size. All ships were now grouping together in the outer raeches of Vespucci to begin their journey.