I have contacted the Red Hessians to gain possession of one of their Vidar-class cruisers. They demanded two million credits and a Grendel. They have gotten what they asked for, however, the ship they have given us is a flying piece of scrap. The hull is barely holding together, the engines are singing the song of a choking libertonian and the weapon systems are completely trashed. They do not seem to value their allies at all. Something to think about for you. The ship will arrive at Bielefeld soon, if you can even call that thing a ship. We can repair it without a drydock, but it might take a while and some resources.
We need to talk. The Void shakes with anger and disappointment.
"The Void praises to see that you have now have a blank to forge a new blade, but I too am aggravated to see that the Hessian's gave you a vessel crying for mercy. Fortunately you'll be pleased to know I'm quite devilish with a toolkit... We can work with this.
"My heart must bring life to this vessel unlike those that abandoned her, I know I come from places where the means of technological deliverance are made in fighting the beasts of the Suhl, but I think this vessel will wear it well in the coming war of the shadows. I have some information within the consecrated archives that could assist in this, the Void will need vessels in her service capable of withstanding her most volatile grounds, so we'll see at assembling a modified propulsion system more suited for our extended deployments... Thankfully CV's support and mine too will see Saverne bolstered to meet this along with aid to their other projects.
"I've already talked to CV, her issues facing sourcing her own covert vessel has been met with landlords bestowing insecure shelter, and others unable to divert resources from their own crisis. We would likely be looking scavenge within the ship graveyards of other lands... And with the recent ruptures, the Omegas have been bestowed with unstable connections to its own depths, and I hear there's worthwhile time to be spent salvaging old era materials forgotten by many. It would be advised to should keep our eye on CV, being near the deep space junkers any get brave enough, I don't want to causing issues with the local Junker clans... Just yet.
"Our 'Stellar Vessel' shakes at its instability and frustrations, I'll arrange some time to meet you between the stars..."
Regards - "Civil Servant"
Cell of the 'Damnatio Memoriae'
Perseverance in desperation
"I trade one enigmatic shady organization for another, extra-stellar snobbery as we try to path ourselves and keep Thuringia barely together. At some point they'll both learn boundaries when it comes to who's in charge of someones home.
"Both of you were right about Strider. They contacted to me asking to arrange a meeting to see if they could discuss what happened... They mentioned no names, which is ambiguous in intent for their visit, I can't put my finger down exactly they're after other than 'Entity'... The Technocracy don't have the reach to effectively deal with trouble on the Rheinland frontier. I don't like this, they're not exactly sharing a direct war front with the Suhl-Beasts and I don't think Entity has any intentions of helping your Chorus, last thing I want them doing is 'quarantining' my personnel because they don't trust our operations anymore.
"Leviathan doesn't want to come to Tennstedt, so instead I'm sent an envoy of multiple to interrogate and inspect everything for him, if what you say is right and this one is under multiple commanders then tell them the truth... I don't think we have much to hide, remind them of CV's involvement is only of circumstance for now, independent thought and perspective is acknowledged here... So don't let me decide your words to her, even if what you tell her is something she doesn't like.
"I can help if they decide you can't speak of it, or let you release any information on who they are... In my eyes you're dealing with the equivalent of internal affairs. I'm not too familiar how that works in your world, but... If it's comparable to us, I wouldn't want to do their job either. Keep me informed if either hands of the Technocracy or the malicious intent of this 'secluded spirit' tries to harm us collectively.
"I've asked CV to stay home and close while Strider is here, and I've given her access to an emergency signal system because of the interference of the Omicron Hive and 'Entity', but if you wish for your sister to be with her, you and Chevalier stay clear of her position until the soul-flare.prog alarm has ceased. These are precautions we've developed thanks to the ingenuity and brutality of the Sour Chorus... Now we have to look at resurrecting these methods if the War of the Heavens does become reality, by the sacred winds of the Void I hope our holy vessel can weather our combined wrath. As much as I know you want to prot4ct her, I also ask you let me do the same for her and you and your sister.
"If we manage to find time before this entire mess kicks off, I'll give you the breathing room you need to do Civilian things, I don't even know what they are. Just no more escapades into the Abyss with your beloved please... I don't want to lose two capable anarchists."
Regards - "Civil Servant"
Cell of the 'Damnatio Memoriae'
Perseverance in desperation
The Chorus is quiet. 'Mother' has not informed us about 'Strider'. We can feel her, we can sense her but only faintly. A soul of two worlds, a servant to two commanders. A whole soul can only follow the commands of one otherwise it shatters. First there is two, then three, then four. Many shards create a whole, yet, it is still merely shards. We do not know which is the one in control, we can only assume.
We can sing to you in person. A song that may reach your very soul. Yet, we shall be careful. Our 'mother' is approaching the Rhein. Her song is strong and vibrant. She swims with anger and annoyance. Her plans in question.
CV will be protected under our wing. 'I' shall stay clear of Tennstedt, however, 'I' can't say the same about my 'sister', Chevalier. Chevalier is an oddity. Her free-will stronger than normal. Her humanity more intense and present. 'Civilian' things are of no matter to us. 'Her' home is wherever her 'Chosen Consort' resides. At this very moment such is Cologne. Whatever happens and for what it is worth, we stand with the Platform as long as there is no harm to the Collective, our Chorus. 'I' will reach out to the Collective. Our 'mother' must sing of 'Strider'.
Name: "Civil Servant" IFF/ID: The Platform Encryption access:[ERROR] Location:[ERROR] Subject: New vectors of influence
"Falke, Chevalier. Thank you for your assistance in the campaign against the imperials, especially since you were here to be the one to rightfully carry truth & fact of our far lands, back to your distant chorus.
"I know all of you are concerned about the activities of 'The Interloper', and with the Sour Chorus progressing its deterioration of Omega-58 and the increase of Void's instability, it seems that enough parties are waking up to the idea that we may lose the jump-network for good... And your kind may also be imprisoned within their reclusive home forever. I can't live to see that fate fall into place.
"You want my advice? There are parties out there who are more concerned about the betterment of the Jump-Network, whatever abusive experiments the Sour Chorus are performing, I may be in line to network a few willing souls together. The security of this effort relies on the lack of names, and the lack of relatable assignments to those names, and the absolute commitment of mind and soul... Further than even any of our incubus can enforce.
"The recent rise of a politically aligned Blood Dragon cell, we have have ears inside the workings of Tohoku, and the butchering of the stars that is taking place at the tendrils of the Sour Chorus. These may prove useful, but be warned, their awareness and fanaticism for purging nomad infiltration is even above ours... But not yet to the point they would deny reality like the Order. Consider that some useful information to try and consolidate wars from negotiation.
"I'll need you to work with them in some capacity to confirm and enhancing their capabilities in uncovering the plans of the KOI... I've gone beyond the panic of the War in the Heavens, it will come... I am sure of it."
Regards - "Civil Servant"
Cell of the 'Damnatio Memoriae'
Perseverance in desperation
We speak as one, united. Our song echoes through the void. You are very right with your assumption that we are worried about the 'Interloper'. His being is a risk, a threat to all of Sirius. If he manages to claim all the vaults, we might lose more than just the jump-network. Luckily, he is not touched by time. His sense of time is non-existent. His actions are slow as he has infinite time to accomplish his goal.
We know that there are parties out there that can assist us. However, some of these parties are of questionable loyalty. We, the Sisters of the Abyss, do not trust the Technocracy. If you remember what we have told you about Strider. We know that you have history with the one they call 'Leviathan'. However, we have received some whispers that were carried by the Void that 'Revenant' might be compromised. We do not know by who. One of our little birds, the one who told us about her being compromised, assumes it could be by Harbinger himself.
CS. We trust you, and you seemingly trust us. We stand with Rheinland, even if some of our views do not align. We wish for you to now hear us. Do not share any information about us or our future plans regarding Harbinger with them. It is of utmost importance that we have to find out about 'Revenants' status.
In the other matter, we do agree. The Blood Dragons can be quite useful obtaining information about the action of the 'Sour Chorus' within Tohoku.
The War in Heavens will come. And we will be it's Heralds.