Hellfire Legion Message Dump (AO)

[wainwright]

Fleet Admiral Wainwright scanned the faces of the collected forces of the Hellfire Legion, as they sat in rapt attention. So many new faces, so few old friends. The Legion continued to change before his eyes. Joyeuse was delivering the final words of a rousing speech, and all eyes were in focussed upon him.

and that is why the Legion goes on! We shall never surrender, we shall never fall. We shall return to guide Liberty to a new dawn!!

The cheers shook the hall. Joyeuse raised his arms in acknowledgement, and backed away. With the applause still ringing, Wainwright stepped forward, taking a deep breath. He waited briefly for the noise to begin to subside, before raising his own hands in an attempt to quieten the men. Finally they noticed him, and the volume decreased to a point where he could be heard.

And so it falls to me to call some few of you forward. You men have all shown extraordinary commitment to the Legion in this time of hardship and upheaval. Some few of you have marked yourselves for more. Your leadership has won us many battles, and saved many lives. In light of this, and in recognition of your continued dedication to the cause, I call Sam Fauk and Shia Bennington before you all to be promoted to the rank of Fleet Captain!

The two men stood, and made their way forward. Receiving their new ranks, Wainwright saw a fervour and zeal in their eyes he had not seen in many years. Times had been hard on the Legion recently, but with men like these Wainwright new their future was secure. The heart of the Legion beat more strongly than ever.

Finally, Star Colonel Adrian Morton has decided to step down from the role he so ably filled after the events of 817, and has requested he be reinstated to his former rank of Star Captain. This we gladly do. Former Star Colonel Morton has already decided upon his successor. It is for that reason I call to stand before you all and be promoted to the rank of Star Colonel, Taneru.

Taneru stood, a slightly bemused expression on his face. As he moved slowly forward, Wainwright glanced at former Star Colonel Morton. Amusement sparkled in his eyes, along with a deep pride in the young man now striding purposefully forward. Receiving his new rank, Taneru lined up with Fauk and Bennington.

I call upon you all, bellowed Wainwright, addressing the hall, to congratulate these brave men!

Once again, the cheers rang out. This time, no-one wanted them to end.

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All the old knives, that have rusted in my back, I shall drive deep into yours.

Betrayed