tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60049231148356244882023-11-16T11:03:41.289-05:00Orono-Zoiji-Adventuresre-makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559671140472732861noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-31155517302195732382014-05-13T22:06:00.002-04:002014-05-13T22:07:26.713-04:00First Contact: The Arachnion Combine<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Dras Edoc’sil, capital of the Zoiji Confederacy,
ten years after the Life Day Trinity...</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">While his granddaughter
Viquina was away on an archaeological dig with her three mischievous children,
Orono had a rare amount of time to himself. Instead of facing economic crises
or looming terrorists plots, everything within the Confederacy was at peace. While
his family was out enjoying this rare moment, he immersed himself in ancient
lore and stargazed from his personal observatory within the estate. However, it
was during an azure starlight night that the unthinkable happened. While
observing the new phase of Vyzeria, Dras Edoc’sil’s moon, Orono noticed a
strange shape moving forward in the distance. After enhancing the focus, he saw
that it was a small, organic-looking starship. It was an exotic sort of vessel,
a combination of clear white crystal, and a strange pitch black material with
collections of brilliant green lights bound together by strands of taught grey
webbing. The ship, as if it had been expected, landed mere meters away from his
position. Unsure of the vessel’s intent, Orono leapt forward, landing near what
appeared to be its bow. At that moment, a voice came from within, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Peace, bipedal one. We
have no reason or intent to harm you.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The voice was sweet and
reassuring, and the boarding ramp descended, showing Orono who he was speaking
to. Four eight-legged figures walked, or rather scuttled down the boarding ramp
to meet him. Like the vessel that had brought them here, they were like nothing
Orono had ever seen before. Their spidery legs were long and smoothly curved,
each hair upon them arranged to form mesmerizing patterns. From above the
waist, if indeed they truly had one, they appeared as ancient beauties. Each
possessed svelte features; accentuated by their pale grey skin, dark woven
robes and alabaster hair, and a set of four eyes gazed back at him curiously.
The first of them, who possessed unnaturally violet eyes and azure patterns on
her legs, came forward,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Zovera Regantulla, of the
Arachnion Collective, at your service,” she said with a short bow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Orono Zoiji, of the Zoiji
Confederacy, at yours.” he answered calmly. Going straight to the point, he
asked,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“What brings you here?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Curiosity. We are the
Regantullans, leaders of the Arachnion Combine. We have been watching you and
your family for some time, and your magnificent work on Albios warranted
introductions,” Zovera answered evenly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“You come from that same
galaxy?” Orono asked intently.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Zovera put on a warm
smile, letting him glimpse a pair of razor-sharp incisors hidden among her
teeth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“You have merely taken
your first step into a larger frontier, Orono,” she answered knowingly.
Gesturing at the main doorway ahead of them she asked,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“May we come in?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Of course,” Orono
answered amiably, “I just need to call off my bodyguard droid. He doesn’t take
well to unexpected visits.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">A quizzical look came over
Zovera’s face.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Droid? What is that?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“A machine designed to
keep my family safe, at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">any </i>cost,”
Orono answered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Speaking into his wrist
commlink, he said,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“HK-51, the individuals at
the door are guests, and have no hostile intentions. Do not engage, repeat do
not engage.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">After a short pause, the
heavy iron doors of Orono’s home swung open, with HK-51 ushering them in. They
were led to a large ash wood banquet table and took their seats. After much
feasting and drinking, Zovera made a complete introduction of the group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“These are my daugthers,
Morwen and Bella,” she said after gesturing to a pair of young Anachrions with
emerald and gold patterns on their legs and indigo eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“I am honored to receive
you,” Orono said to them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“A pleasure,” Morwen and
Bella said together with a short bow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“And this,” Zovera
concluded, “is my husband Hyrol.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Huge and imposing, Hyrol
had red and black patterns on his legs with pronounced muscles on his arms with
bright orange eyes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“A pleasure to make your
acquaintance, Hyrol,” Orono said evenly. Although he still sensed no ill will
from any of his new guests, he could not help but think Hyrol was simply
waiting to attack. However, he managed to dispel that thought after Hyrol’s
calm response of,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Likewise, bipedal one.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Now that he knew them
properly, Orono spoke his mind,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“I am sure that you must
be tired from the journey here, but I have something to ask you before the
night is through.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Ask away,” Zolera said
casually, “Our race always welcomes a curious mind.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Your species certainly
has an eye for beauty, but something tells me that it serves a deeper purpose.
With your permission, what is it exactly?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Morwen and Bella stood to
answer Orono’s question.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Our colors serve to tempt
both mates and prey,” Bella began.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Lets their passions do
the talking,” Morwen continued.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Then, when they come running
after us,” the sisters said together, “these get planted in their chests,”
showing both their razor teeth and large, syringe-like stingers by their legs
for effect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“I see,” Orono answered,
“but are your teeth and stingers always meant to kill?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Depends,” Bella said.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“On whether we think
you’re a friend or foe,” Morwen finished.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Fair enough,” Orono
answered, “but the living and the dead are privileged to see such beauty.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The sister’s skin darkened
as they blushed, them smiled bashfully.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“You have very good
manners, bipedal. A rare trait in this universe,” Zovera said approvingly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“What do the number of
limbs matter as long as there’s a civilized mind behind them?"Orono answered. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Zovera smiled at this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Well said.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">And please,” Orono said with a light chuckle, “call me Orono.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Glancing out at the night
sky, Orono suddenly realized he was very tired. With a yawn, he said,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Forgive me, but I must
turn in for the night. Please, make yourselves comfortable. My home is your
home.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">In a flash, the Anachrions
wove individual webs on the ceiling, climbing up to each in turn.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Rest well, Orono,” Hyrol
said to him. “We may talk further in the morning”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Orono thanked him and went
to bed himself. Before sleep claimed him, he thought,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The family’s going to be in for a big surprise...</span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-2031009150723010172014-03-24T22:18:00.002-04:002014-03-24T22:18:52.424-04:00Sample Clark Diaries Blog Post<div class="MsoNormal">
Mixed Feelings <o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, I can’t believe how close this school year is to being
done. Only a month ago, I had finished my midterms and was looking forward to a
week-long break. But now, there’s no rest for the wicked. I’ve got papers
galore to finish and meetings for second semester coming out my ears.
Thankfully there’s still time to relax. Hanging out with friends, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Game of Thrones</i> marathons and stress
relieving sessions on the Xbox 360 await on the weekends. So no matter how
stressful things might get, at least I won’t be going crazy anytime soon. And
with finals on the horizon, that’s a good thing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I don’t mean to scare any prospective students that might be
reading this, only to say that for all the freedom that college gives, it’s not
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">all</i> fun and games. Above all else,
branch out and build a circle of friends, no matter where you end up here at
Clark. I know you’ll probably have a lot of anxiety when you’re starting your
first semester. I speak from experience when I say that I was exactly like
that, but trust me when I say that recharging your batteries after a long week
is easier, and frankly a lot more fun with friends.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One last thing and I’ll get off my soapbox and let you take
all this in.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My number one rule: SLEEP.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I know there’s some pressure to do well but just remember
that sleep is a beautiful thing.<o:p></o:p></div>
Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-24296986220790706822014-02-10T23:14:00.000-05:002014-03-08T16:31:29.478-05:00Life Day (In More Ways Than One)<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">After the last of the dead
from the Inheritor Revolt were given proper burials and all the damage had been
repaired twenty years later, Orono called an end to all conflict during the
annual Life Day celebration. Now was a time for healing and happiness...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">In the streets of Dras Edoc’sil...<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Fresh snowflakes and a
brisk, cold breeze followed Orono during his walk back to his spacious home. He
couldn’t help but grin at excited children running past him, grabbing
snowflakes to show their parents, making angels, or just reveling in the winter
weather. This was the reason for one of his moral principles: never mess with
children. While Orono was ready to fight and kill grown men and women if
necessary, children were precious, and their happiness was sacred, something to
be preserved. But today was no place for such dark thoughts. He had to get
home, and prepare the Zoiji holiday banquet. A short while later, he reached
the front door, opened and closed it despite the frost in the hinges and went
inside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Nadia, I’m home,” he said
after brushing off the snow from his robes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“In here, honey,” came a melodious
voice from the kitchen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Give me a second to put
on some covers and I’ll be right there to help.” Orono replied. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">After changing into
clothes befitting a cook at an upscale restaurant, Orono entered the kitchen to
find his wife busy at work. Four bottles of homemade mulled wine sat on the
table, Sarkhaian sweet cakes, golden brown with a chocolate-caramel glaze were
steaming on a tray, fresh from the oven. Nestled by them were hefty oval spiced
plums with Naboo-style calamari, filled with her signature nutmeg-ginger sauce.
Taking in this delicious sight Orono said,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“This looks amazing.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Thanks. I know they’re
your favorites.” Nadia said with a happy smile.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Yes, all prepared by a
fantastic chef,” Orono replied. “I just hope I can do the same for you and
everyone else.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“I don’t doubt it.” Nadia
said reassuringly. “If you need me, I’ll be stoking the fire, putting up the
tree and the ornaments all right?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Good luck.” Orono said
after giving his wife a kiss on the cheek. Flashing another of her famous
smiles, she was off, and he started cooking for the family. Thankfully the
Force came in handy where that was concerned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">First was Celgo: a mug of
Kashyykan ale, fried colo clawfish with red wine sauce, greens with tomatoes
and finally stuffed clams.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Next was Novon: Hoth
chocolate with Tauntaun milk and nutmeg, violet mashed potato, two helpings of stuffed
Opee sea killer steak and Corellian fried ice cream.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Next was Vyrkana: Weequayan
long noodle stir-fry with chives, rootleaf and red peppers, steamed purple
cabbage with a dark chocolate mousse and honeyed milk for dessert, a childhood
favorite.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">For Xhulon and Korgo,
spiced Kaminoan prawns with caprese salad and a glass of Kaasian Bloodshot, an
old vintage wine from the Sith Empire Orono had been cultivating just for the
occasion, and on and on and on...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Several meals later...<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">After finally finishing
and exchanging his sweaty, flour caked chef’s clothing for a tuxedo, Orono
gazed at the feast, and couldn’t help but feel his mouth water. The chime of
his doorbell quickly snapped him back to attention. Smiling broadly, he
welcomed in his family as they entered, but became quietly concerned when his
granddaughter Viquina and her husband Zoken passed by. While she looked
stunning in her red-black sleeveless dress, he couldn’t help but notice a
significant bulge in her stomach, or the fact that Zoken was nearly cradling
her as they walked to the table. With a subtle tap on his wrist communicator,
he told the Zoiji medical team: Tharan Cedrax, Eckard Lokin, Talos
Drellik, Archiban Kimble, and at least forty assistants to be ready when he
gave the signal. It was in the middle of the family dinner that Viquina nearly
fell off her chair, howling in pain. All she could say was,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“They’re coming!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">In a flash, a platoon of
family doctors was one the scene. Tharan Cedrax was the head of this delicate
operation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Contraction rate?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Every fifteen seconds,
doctor,” his assistant answered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Oxygen level?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Stable for the moment,
but we haven’t much time before it could hurt the babies,” Doctor Lokin said
urgently.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Babies?” Viquina managed
in a soft whisper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Yes,” Talos Drellik said
soothingly. “You’re carrying triplets.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Much later...</span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Alright, Viquina. One
more time,” said Archiban Kimble. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">She weakly nodded.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“PUSH!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">With one final effort, the
last of the three scarlet-skinned babies was out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Congratulations,” Doctor
Lokin said warmly. “Three beautiful children, all girls.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">One after the other each
was given their name: Ixvya, Erys and Zeleste. Having regained enough strength,
their mother held them close and washed away their cries with a soft whisper
and a warm lullaby. Then, for Viquina’s sake, everyone else retired for the
evening, leaving Orono to stand vigil over his great-grandchildren. Even though
they were still infants, he could see the great deeds ahead of them and the
remarkable women they would become...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-40828688418437124232014-01-07T23:30:00.002-05:002014-01-07T23:37:37.241-05:00Just Rewards<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Upon returning to the
Zoiji Confederacy in earnest, Orono and his family set about ending the
Inheritor-Old Republic Revolt for good. Authorizing the use of ‘Silencers’,
fleet-destroying superweapons salvaged from the days of the Sith Empire, single
battleships were able to obliterate armadas ten times their number in a single
shot. Through the Force technique known as battle meditation, the Zoiji were
able to bolster the morale of their troops on a galactic scale. The lead to a
line of heated, but successive routs on several worlds: Corellia, Coruscant and
Dras Edoc’sil, to name a few. Obi-Wan and General Grevious were placed in the
more entrenched fields of battle, and so were unreachable until the fighting
ended, despite many attempts to establish a communications link. Knowing this,
Masters Atris, Vrook Lamar, Kavar, Vash and Zez Kai-Ell sought to draw out
Revan, the Confederacy’s Supreme Commander, and defeat him in single combat.
However, this plan quickly went astray...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Dantooine, near the ruins of the old Jedi Temple,
daybreak...<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Five hooded figures
approached the jagged collection of rubble and steel framework that had once
been their temple. Magnificent in its glory days, it was now akin to carrion, a
corpse that had not quite finished decaying. But that no longer mattered. Once
Revan fell, all would be as it should. They stopped at a steep staircase that
once led to the main hall and beheld a dark robed figure. Igniting their
lightsabers one after the other, they prepared to do battle with the once-Prodigal
Knight. Or so it seemed...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“So predictable.” the
figure said to them. “Even after several thousand years, this place draws you
like moths to a flame.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Turn and fight, Revan.”
Atris said in a defiant voice, her blue lightsaber raised high in an Ataru
fighting stance. “Or are you nothing but a coward?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The figure turned to face
the Jedi, and their hearts immediately sank. The armor and robes of their
target were copied down to the minutest detail, but the mask was itself unique.
Narrow eye slits were placed within its black-red metal, with curved lines and
ridges adorned with nearly floral Aurabesh writing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“I hate to disappoint you,
but it is not Revan you fight today, but <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Orono
Zoiji</i>!” their opponent said in a proud, mocking tone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Ah, yes. We’ve heard of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">you</i>,” Master Ell said calmly. “Strange
to find you in our target’s place.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“He is beneath this duel.
His place is on the battlefield, crushing your army underfoot and preserving
the glorious Confederacy.” Orono shot back, his hand slowly raised in a fist to
the sky, like a master orator before his audience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Vrook Lamar let out a
short laugh,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Heh, what <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is </i>your Zoiji Confederacy, but a nation
dedicated to the dark side?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“How convenient of you,
Lamar.” “Anything that deviates from your teachings is inherently born of the
dark side. But you are wrong. The Confederacy has been reared on the words and
teachings of Revan. The Force is in balance here; light and dark working in
concert to keep the peace and destroy those who would disrupt it. Including
you.” Orono answered calmly, but with a trace of venom in his voice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“So it’s true, then. The
Throne-Breaker, Revan’s greatest follower is one created from a syringe.” Atris
retorted in a hiss.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Once, but no more,
Through Revan’s teachings, I have overcome all boundaries. Factions, fate,
physical form, even the Force itself mean nothing to me. I am the master of my
destiny and unlimited power.” Orono shot back, his rage becoming prominent in
his snarling lips. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“So if you are truly
immortal, then why leave your mentor and inspiration as a man?” Vash asked,
crouched to the ground, ready to leap.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Ha, the ignorance of the
Jedi is endless. No, I gave Revan the first of many rewards. He earned the
right to become ageless when he saved you contemplative windbags. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Twice</i>.” Orono countered with a short
laugh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Enough!” Master Kavar
yelled. “Let us finish this.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Orono’s double-bladed
lightsaber flew to his hand, and its blue-violet blade flashed to life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Gladly.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">As one, the former Jedi
Council attacked the Throne-Breaker. However, instead of meeting their charge
head on, Orono stood his ground, waiting for each Council member to act. Using
the Force, he pulled Lonna Vash forward faster than her leap intended, smashing
her against a jutted pillar of metal and breaking several bones. He then turned
his attention to Master Kavar, matching him blow for blow. Then he increased
the speed of his hands to such a rate that his lightsaber quickly became a blur
of flashing color. Kavar fought valiantly, but soon fell back on one knee under
the strain, giving Orono enough time to strike him on the head with the hilt of
his blade, knocking him unconscious. Next he leapt to the side, avoiding
Zez-Kai-Ell’s blade and extended his free hand. Within seconds, intense bolts
of neon blue lightning were barreling down on the Jedi Master as he fought. The
spasms of pain proved too much, and he fell sprawled onto the ground after
exchanging a few blows. Now only Vrook Lamar and Atris were left. In spite of
their skill as combatants, the solution was simple. With a thought, Orono
willed a duplicate copy of himself into existence. Ignoring their shocked
expressions, he directed it against Lamar, allowing him to focus on Atris. With
the push of a button, the hilt of his lightsaber split from a staff into two
separate ones and after a hasty fight on Atris’s part, she too was subdued
along with Vrook Lamar. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The Masters could only
watch as Orono stood triumphantly over them, with fourteen spectral forms
materializing beside him. Their light dimmed and their identities were
revealed: Bastilla Shan, Canderous Ordo, Carth Onasi, Mission Vao, Zaalbar,
Juhani, Jolee Bindo, T3-M4, HK-47, Mira, Visas Marr, Meetra Surik, Brianna,
Bao-Dur and Atton Rand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Why beat us,
Throne-Breaker? Simply to demonstrate your power?” Atris asked through a bloody
mouth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“No. I mean to give Revan
the one thing he sorely lacks: happiness. Because of your bigotry, he could
never express the love he felt for his wife beyond closed doors. Because of
your inaction and the Sith’s hedonistic need for war, he never saw his child
grow up, let alone become a man. Because of your indifference, he remained in
purgatory, unable to fight alongside his allies one last time. Now, I mean to
correct that.” Orono said firmly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“This cannot be.” Vrook
Lamar managed in weak whispers. “No one can resurrect the dead.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“I’ve lived ten thousand
years on this earth and I know for a fact that isn’t true.” Orono countered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">His eyes flashed bright
light and suddenly the five Jedi slumped to the ground, dead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">One year later...<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Revan sat against the bar
of the Dealer’s Den cantina on Coruscant, where his last, ill-fated adventure
had begun many years ago. The conflict had ended, but Revan had now lost the
sense of purpose that came with each war. There was nothing to stop, no
immediate threat, and to his knowledge, no one from his past life was still
alive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Suddenly, his commlink
buzzed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Yes?” he asked, not even
bothering to mask the boredom in his voice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Revan? It’s Orono. Come
to the landing pad. There’s a reward for you.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Since he had no immediate
plans, Revan did as instructed. A short walk later, he came upon the
temperamental, but unbelievably fast starship that traveled from the galaxy and
back: the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ebon Hawk</i>. Orono stood in
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">“Not quite. She came
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">On queue, the landing ramp
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Not only her, but also all his old companions, along with new faces. Turning to
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Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-66325339055936458872013-12-26T21:01:00.000-05:002013-12-31T23:00:01.423-05:00The Mandalorian Contract<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With the Vizier's regime on Albios now in ruins, Orono projected a copy of himself back to Confederate space. He had received troubling visions as of late, and wanted to remind any rebels, present and future, who was in charge…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> Coruscant, Old Market Quarter…</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">HK-51, the infamous and deadly protector of the Zoiji line, ran quickly down the enormous alleyways and vendor stalls that made up a now decrepit section of this planet. Three Inheritor soldier squads were attempting to flee through ancient markets and he intended make them fail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Freeze it, droid. They're mine." a figure in green-red Mandalorian armor threatened. Within seconds the squads appeared, and HK-51 held back. The first squad fell to a thermal detonator in their haste, and were enveloped in the blast that followed. The other three, more cautious this time, attempted to flank their attacker, taking cover and roadie-running towards him in synchronized movements. However, no amount of tactical brilliance would save them here. The Mandalorian launched rockets from his jetpack at the rebels, taking them out with two loud <i>BOOMS!</i> From this assault, one survivor used the last of his strength to aim his blaster at the Mandalorian. However, a quick blaster shot between the eyes quickly spelled doom for him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Query: While I admire the efficiency with which you deleted these rebels, who are you, Mandalorian?" HK-51 asked the figure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I'll tell you, HK: <i>Boba Fett!" </i>a voice from the shadows answered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Both the Hunter-Killer and the Mandalorian turned to look at the speaker. He was clad in a grey-on-black suit of fabled RIS armor, with two KDY-21 blasters holstered at his side, a vibrosword sheathed at his knee with an onyx jetpack. The helmet possessed a voice changer, giving the warrior's voice a gravelly feel to it. Boba Fett, taking this in, asked gruffly,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Who the kreff are you?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"You'll find out soon enough, Fett. I hear you're planning to leave the Confederacy. Care to explain why?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Emperor Orono's a coward." Fett answered bluntly. "He leaves known space and makes his followers do all the work. Anyone who doesn't lead his forces into battle is no true leader."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The warrior clenched his fist in response and Fett smiled beneath the T-shaped visor of his helmet. <i>Good. Now he's angry, it'll be easy to kill him.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Then I challenge you to an honor duel, right here, right now. If I win, you stay with the Confederacy. If you win, the Mandalorians can leave, no questions asked." the warrior said defiantly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Instead of answering, Fett drew his EE3 carbine and let loose a series of blaster shots. The warrior had barely enough time to get behind a stand for cover. Drawing his KDY blasters, he fired a volley of bolts, their shrill sound echoing through the market quarter. Despite being hit by the greater part of his opponent's shots. Fett brought a jet of flame to bear from his his flamethrower. Dropping one pistol, the warrior activated his jetpack and went up into the sky like a shot. Not one to give up, Fett did the same and doggedly gave pursuit. The chase ended near the remains of statues dedicated to bygone Senatorial big wigs. Upon landing, the RIS-clad warrior drew a sleek serrated blade. After Fett unsheathed smaller blades from his crimson wrist gauntlets, a rapid series of jabs, thrusts, parries and feints followed. The two warriors exchanged and received several blows until the RIS-clad warrior's helmet was knocked off. Boba Fett was poised for the finishing blow until he saw who he was actually fighting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Orono Zoiji?" Fett said with an unusual amount of surprise.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Yes, it's me, Fett." the grey bearded old man replied. "And I hope you realize by now that I am NO coward!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a single fluid motion, he leapt over Fett and slashed his blade at his jetpack's igniters. The pack's engines roared to life, sending the Mandalorian in a sharp upward spiral, before finally slamming into the remnants of the first Supreme Chancellor's statue with a loud <i>BOOM! </i>Boba Fett, leader of the Mandalorian people, lay sprawled on the ground in a sea of rubble, as Orono approached him, blaster drawn. He fired a shot, and just before feeling its sting, Fett closed his eyes, expecting to feel death's embrace. Instead, he opened his eyes just as his own helmet was being removed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"So <i>this</i> is your real face." Orono said with a tinge of awe. "I've been around a long time, but I never thought I'd be privileged enough to see it."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unconcerned at his defeat, or the fact that someone knew what he looked like, Fett asked,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Why didn't you kill me?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I respect you, Fett. You've survived everything the galaxy's thrown at you, stared death in the face and blown its brains out." Orono replied, 'Which is why I'm doing this for you."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He waved his hand, and suddenly, all of Fett's wounds had healed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You're immortal now, Fett." Orono said, "Because in my world, the legend never dies."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After some deliberation, the two leaders solidified a permanent place for the Mandalorian people as long as Clan Fett ruled...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-53587588899431773562013-12-22T22:58:00.001-05:002013-12-22T22:58:16.213-05:00From the Ashes<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The morning winds of Albios tried in vain to push the <i>Summer Crow</i> out of the new morning sky. Instead, she stayed true, soaring through the sky well enough to shame any bird of prey. Celgo Zoiji was at the helm, his cybernetic right eye scanning the horizon for the so called 'Amaranthine Fleet' the Vizier had at his command. If what Ryo and Virra had told them was true, it would be just up ahead. Setting the ship on autopilot, he turned to the two behind him and said,</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"So you're <i>sure</i> you're ready for this?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Almost immediately, Ryo and Virra replied,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">'Absolutely. We'll do whatever it takes."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"No, I mean, are you ready? Once you fire the first shots, there's no turning back," he said firmly, gesturing at the turret entry ladders as he did so.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The siblings' faces became more pensive, and Celgo didn't need his 'good eye' to see the synapses going off as they mulled it over…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Below, at the edge of the Vizier's fortress…</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Korgo Zoiji stood in front of the thousand-strong Hearth Brotherhood, his cyan-colored lightsaber blazing bright, his father Orono and the others beside him, and looked over the army he had trained for a year straight. There had been some setbacks and struggles of course, but now each of them brandished makeshift lightsaber and blaster of their own, with strong metal armor to match. In his steel edged voice that commanded attention, he declared,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Friends and comrades, today your freedom is at hand. Many of you were doubtful that this day would come. But no cowards march on the Vizier today--no, I see brave warriors, willing to take what is rightfully theirs. Today, a new age begins: the Age of the Phoenix!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With a raucous cheer, the Hearth Brotherhood charged forward and into the enemy compound. The equally strong guardsman responded in kind, enveloping the area in a storm of blades, blaster fire, and blood. At the same time, the <i>Summer Crow </i>let fly a hail of crimson energy, blasting the fleet of galleons, brigantines and triremes to bits. Moments later, the ship passed over the central palace, with Celgo, Ryo and Virra jumping off the rear ramp and out into the sky. Celgo's Force energy absorbed most of the damage, but they still landed with a heavy <i>THUD!</i> Here, the first-born of the Zoiji showcased his signature power: speed shooting. The movements of blaster and hand together were so fas that it appeared as a blur. However, Ryo and Virra slew their fair share as well, for several bodies lined the entrance to the palace. They found it largely deserted; the guards were fighting beyond the compound walls, and only a wrinkled, portly old man with a wispy mustache remained, cowering in his throne. He made no attempt to escape, merely recoiling as a trio of blasters were aimed at his face.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Pl-Please! Don't you know who I am!? I am Vizier My'mas Voy, and by the power vested in my by the gods, I order that you spare me!" he ordered, the response coming out like a squeal instead. Celgo let out a short chuckle,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"My'mas Voy? That's funny; sounded like <i>mama's boy </i>to me!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With that, three blaster shots fired, and Vizier My'mas Voy sprawled back against the throne. In a flash, Celgo drew a vibroknife, and in a single fluid motion, decapitated him. He handed the grisly trophy to the siblings,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Keep this." he said calmly, as if it were nothing but a simple knickknack, "to remember the price of power."</span></div>
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Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-39268497153835342722013-12-09T00:02:00.001-05:002013-12-09T00:02:07.928-05:00Homefront<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After the the departure of the Zoiji family from the known galaxy, the Confederacy came under attack. Remnants of the Unified Counter-Treason Initiative, disbanded after the fall of the Republic and Sith Empire had become domestic terrorists. Using salvaged hardware and whatever they could steal, the Initiative had joined the Inheritors in exchange for having their influence restored. Their intimate knowledge of Confederate worlds made them a difficult for Revan, Darth Vowrawn, Darth Malgus, Count Dooku, General Grievous and Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Zoiji's regents…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Midday, in the center of Coruscant…</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Revan stood crouched behind the shell of a crashed land speeder , a squad of four soldiers huddled behind him. About ten feet ahead, eight massive assault tanks lumbered into view: fifteen tons of steel and heavy ordinance that could easily decimate an enemy if caught in the open. Thankfully, these weren't any ordinary soldiers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"On my mark, plan the charges, then run for cover," Revan said to them in a low whisper. The four soldiers nodded silently as the seconds ticked away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Three…</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Two…</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>One!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"NOW!" Revan shouted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a flash, the soldiers ran forward, the ash-grey color of their armor hiding their advance. In a matter of seconds the tanks were half covered in demolition charges, their receivers flashing crimson. Just as they had taken cover behind a withered streetlight, the charges went off with a resounding <i>BOOM!</i> The tanks were enveloped in a storm of fire, reducing each to rubble once the dust had settled. Unfortunately, their display of guerrilla warfare had not gone unnoticed. Groups of soldiers ran to the scene, attempting to drive the attackers back with a hail of blaster fire. Revan and his men stood their ground, with the soldiers firing from what little cover remained while he charged ahead. Using the Force, he augmented his speed, gliding past his attackers while he sliced, dismembered and decapitated each in turn. However, his advance was cut short by a group of battle droids, the pale yellow color of their plating prominent in the morning sun. Suddenly, and without warning, a red skinned man clad in elaborate robes leaped in front of Revan. Instead of brandishing a lightsaber, he raised his hands upward, making violet lightning billow from the sky. The droids tried to resist, but short-circuited one by one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>What a strange time this is,</i> Revan thought to himself. <i>First we were adversaries, now we're trusted allies.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That much was true. This was the latest of many victories they had achieved together, and there was a flicker of goodness in Vowrawn. He would never admit how much but there was a sense of compassion that tempered his calculations and plans, something Revan had come to admire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> As the last fell, the figure, Darth Vowrawn turned to Revan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"My heavens, that was exhilarating!" he said in a elegant, well mannered voice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Letting out a light chuckle, Revan replied,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Thanks Vowrawn, but send me some advance warning next time."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Smiling, Vowrawn said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Ah, but what's warfare without </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">a little theatricality and flair</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As he spoke, dozens of HK units, some 50's and 51's entered and began patrolling the streets, killing Initiative and Inheritor alike.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"That's true," Revan said, "because the fight is far from over."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Not to worry, my friend," Vowrawn replied, "because while our enemies may be one step ahead of us, I am fifty ahead. And sooner or later we can crush this rebellion."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I just hope Obi-Wan and the others are having as good luck as we are," Revan wondered…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-1429634202771773132013-11-10T22:53:00.000-05:002013-11-14T18:22:19.130-05:00Joy Amidst A Storm of Sorrow<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In no short time, the Zoiji family became active participants within the rebel cause. The "Hearth Brotherhood", as they were called, inhabited a massive cave complex that lay beneath the forest itself. While ideal in terms of stealth, it made gathering supplies and provisions year-round particularly difficult. Thankfully, the powers of the Zoiji made a profound difference, as they could predict wildlife movements before they even happened and gather herbs and roots faster than ever before. Instead of a great many followers going hungry and dying of illness, all of their number survived the season. As the Brotherhood and the rest of his family danced, sang and feasted in celebration, Orono pulled out a tome he had retrieved from the <i>Cadfael. </i>Completely blank and the color of flashing green, he pulled out a quill with azure ink and began to write,</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The
Eternia Biographica<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the first page he began with these solemn words,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"<i>Vi veri universum </i></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>vivus vici</i> (By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe)"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With that, he began to recount everything he had seen and done within a hundred millennia of life. He would finish his chapter, and have his family follow in turn until the story of an ageless dynasty was complete... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-33383546548131666982013-10-11T22:51:00.000-04:002013-10-13T14:37:17.407-04:00Night Terrors<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After the rescue of Korgo, Orono took his granddaughter, Viquina out into the galaxy and expand her knowledge of the Unknown Regions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At least, that was the plan..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Instead of the customary neon blue light that normally enveloped the <i>Cadfael</i>, bright violet took its place. The ship would not respond to any of their commands, as if possessed by some great will. All they could do was wait for their destination to be revealed...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Albios, center of the Erykin (eric-in) galaxy...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Frantic and hasty footsteps could be heard throughout the central forest. Two thieves: Virra and Ryo, were running for their lives. They had stolen six of the Vizier's Shards of Power: gemstone-like objects that could endow the user with various powers. Now something truly terrible was chasing them. Finally stopping to rest, Virra turned to her brother,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"What in oblivion were you thinking, Ryo!?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Frustration tinging his face with red, he answered,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"What else could I have done? These are our only chance against the Vizier!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clenching her teeth she pointed back the way they had come,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"But now we've got a Cackler on our trail!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I'm not afraid of--"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Suddenly, Ryo heard an</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> insect-like patter of footsteps and a demented, homicidal laugh that was louder than before. The creature Virra had called a 'Cackler' was getting dangerously close. Fear overtaking their frustration with each other, brother and sister bolted for the next clearing. However their pursuer revealed itself moments after. Fragments of metal had been painfully grafted into the creature's </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">squid like body</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> its eyes pried open and red with rage. Where two arms should have been, vicious scalpel claws took their place. Rearing up, the Cackler went to attack, but stopped to look up at the sky. Ryo and Virra did the same and saw a wondrous sight. A large fireball spouting red light was racing towards them. As one the two rolled out and into the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">foliage. The Cackler, however was not as quick. With a defiant cackle, it snapped its claws in challenge just as the fireball came to rest exactly where it was standing, incinerating it completely. Silently relieved, Ryo and Virra crept out to investigate just as a hatch opened in front of them. Two individuals slowly emerged: a wizened old man with a bright grey beard and dark robed armor and a woman in sleek black and white bodysuit with dark blue eyes and raven hair that hung in front of her head like short vines. They seemed normal enough except for one thing: short shafts of metal that glowed in certain areas were </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">strapped to their belts. Virra only looked at them from a distance until the old man turned to face her. He smiled and held out his hand,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"You can come out. There's no need to be afraid."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cautiously, Virra stepped out of the foliage and beckoned her brother to do the same. Then she voiced the question that was on both their minds,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Who are you?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I am Orono Zoiji." the man said to them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The woman next to him bowed slightly and said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"And I am Viquina Zoiji."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This answered the question, but the siblings perked up when the woman known as Viquina spoke. While Orono's voice had been calm and reassuring, hers, while calm all the same, had a steely edge to it that commanded attention.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"How did you find us?" Ryo asked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gazing at the ship, Viquina said to them,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Purely by accident. Our vessel brought us here on its own. Although," she said, gesturing at the creature's smoldering remains, "what exactly was attacking you?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"A Cackler. Personal hunting dogs to the Vizier", answered Virra.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Furrowing his brow, Orono looked over the corpse and said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Hmmm. Crude, but effective for intimidation."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He next turned to Ryo, appraising the scarlet tattoo and cross-like scar on his face.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Who gave you these markings, my friend?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Slight indignation on his face, Ryo answered,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"The Vizier, our pig tyrant who thinks he's a god. He branded me a Blightspawn at birth; someone fit for nothing but slave labor and gladiatorial combat. I gained the scar when I escaped with my sister Virra. We--"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Wait," Viquina said, perking up, I sense more of those creatures coming."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Awestruck, Virra went to ask how, but Orono held up his hand,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"No time to explain now. We need to hide."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"How?" the siblings asked in unison.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Orono did not answer, but simply snapped his fingers and enveloped the four in gold light. The Cacklers did come shortly after, but wandered frantically instead of attacking. As they left, Orono's eyes glowed in a flash of white, then returned to normal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"What was that?", the two asked again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I called in the family for help," Orono answered, "Now, do you have a base where you can bring us up to speed?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Virra simply pointed the way, and with that, they vanished into the forest...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eight other starships entered the sky and made a landing further in, each brimming with weapons, medicine and other supplies. For this situation to be resolved, it would have to be a family affair... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-90611770200623356382013-08-14T21:53:00.002-04:002013-08-14T21:53:43.049-04:00Watcher in the Dark<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inspired by Viquina's rather unorthodox wedding, Novon and Elara finally decided to get married as well. After small ceremony with the entire Zoiji family in attendance and a short honeymoon came a young daughter: Ixandriel (Eex-ann-dree-el). In the Forgotten Tongue, this meant "Veiled Lady". She had great potential in the Force, as befitted those of her lineage. However her early years were not the happiest. When Ixandriel was only ten, revolutionaries calling themselves the "Inheritors" attacked the house where she was spending time with the rest of the Zoiji. First there was a loud crash at the door followed by frenzied cries. Korgo flashed his lightsaber and told her to run. Kurumo and the others barred the door, but it did not hold for long. The revolutionaries burst in guns blazing, but their war cry was drowned out by earth, lightning, fire and blood. Just as Novon his wife and daughter cleared the room a shard of shrapnel darted out and slashed her across the face. Ixandriel screamed as blood streamed onto the floor. The three got away safely, but discovered Korgo had been captured while buying the others time to regroup. Ixandriel never quite forgot this act of loyalty and drilled herself for years in order to repay it. Her eyeless sockets were quickly replaced with state of the art cybernetics, ones that flashed bright red. Between her parents and other relatives, she mastered every blaster recorded with incredible speed. Now a full grown woman, she embarked on a solo journey to rescue her uncle. Despite the Inheritor's belief that their base was untraceable, Zoiji spies found it on the edge of the Maw Nebula within three days. The soldiers laughed at the threat she posed but Ixandriel said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Even the void of space can't hide you from <i>me."</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One by one, she killed the traitors until reaching Korgo's cell. The door slid open to reveal a large man with muscle and sinew coursing all over his body. His hair was no longer the pitch black she remembered, now it was streaked with salt and pepper coloring. The fists were bound as well but he was soon free. While the Inheritors were by no means decimated, this rescue gave Ixandriel an early place in history...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-23542288333042139202013-07-21T21:12:00.002-04:002013-07-21T21:14:49.124-04:00Tournament for a Lady's Heart<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By the time Circeia returned to the Confederacy, a tournament was in full swing. Upon further investigation, she realized her cousin Viquina had arranged the event to choose a proper groom. The entire population bore witness, as it was all broadcast over the HoloNet. Powerful individuals the galaxy over would fight for her hand in marriage. Out of seventy-five candidates, only a select few had survived the melee. The first was Symon Cedrax, brother to eccentric scientist Tharan Cedrax, the second a Force-sentsitive Kaleesh warlord known as Zoken, with Captain Moran, and smuggler Kim J'yur as the final two. The only rule was to not strike a killing blow, as the survivors had skills and connections that were vital to the Confederacy. With a wave of Viquina's hand, the fight began. After several hours and the most intense spectacle the Confederacy had ever seen, Warlord Zoken emerged the victor. Lord Korgo, Viquina's father came to congratulate the Kaleesh and deliver this warning,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">'If you break her heart, I'll break your neck."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unflinching and with fire in his eyes, Zoken answered,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Never, Forcebane. I will follow her throughout eternity."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Smiling, the hulking man said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Good, because that's how long you'll be married to her."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The next day a lavish ceremony followed with banquets so grandiose the people in attendance could barely believe their eyes...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-75800404560503346522013-05-22T18:01:00.000-04:002013-05-26T20:34:46.424-04:00Trial by Fire<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shortly after Nitro's defeat, Circeia Zoiji ventured into the Unknown Regions. There her gunship crash-landed on the planet Lehon. After days of searching, Circeia discovered an ancient artifact: the Chrysalis. Left behind by the Infinite Empire centuries ago, it had the capability to endow whoever entered with near infinite power. Several droids, each more potent than the last appeared to face her. As the sun set over Lehon, Circeia reached the center of the Chrysalis. As promised, she gained great power in both combat and visions but at a great price. Her crimson eyes faded into nothing and her body shifted and contorted. In exchange she would forsake the Sith species forever. Now resembling a Miralukan, she created a new starship <i>Seeress's Whisper</i> and returned to the Zoiji Confederacy and her family. Her new insight foretold nine traitors in their midst, from the Confederate Knights...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-6337349682997576282013-05-20T21:08:00.000-04:002013-07-21T21:13:39.441-04:00A New Generation<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Standing amidst the scarred fields of Dras Edoc'sil was HK-51, the legendary, assassin and protector of the Zoiji family. Surround by piles of scrap metal he chuckled,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Mockery: 'HK-101' indeed! These imitations are not even worthy of the name!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Arkana and Korvo entered, taking a moment to examine the steel grey killing machine. Standing near this iron pit </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Arkana asked,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Are they really that bad?" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Salutation: Greetings Lord and Lady Abyssus. Pardon my rambling but yes, they are quite defective."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Curious, Korvo said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Any ideas on how we can do one better?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Statement: I have no shortage of ideas but we had best go inside. By the time I am done you will likely collapse from exhaustion."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By the end of a week, plans for a new battle droid were being drawn up: the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ZC-01 support model...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-84416763369588744652013-05-12T13:42:00.002-04:002013-05-26T20:33:46.978-04:00The Crucible<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally, Nitro commenced his attack on the Confederacy. To the surprise of his enemies, he unveiled the HK-101 a so-called 'successor' to HK-51. Nitro had also founded House Abyssus and sired two children with his wife Styxia: Arkana and Korvo. Systematic warfare occurred throughout the galaxy, with a thousand worlds drowned in the blood of soldiers on both sides. To the surprise of Orono and his House, Arkana and Korvo entered Dras Edoc'sil eager to defect. Orono sensed the truth in their words, as neither had the dark taint of Nitro's doctrine. They struck a deal; if they helped kill their parents and end the war before it shattered the galaxy, they would be welcomed as an ally of the Zoiji Confederacy. Many years later their parents were defeated. Styxia was slain by her own daughter, slashed through the skull. Nitro, after a lengthy battle only his children and House Zoiji working together could win; reverted to the corpse he truly was.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Their bodies were devoured by corpses of the vengeful fallen summoned by Koschei and the power of countless souls bequeathed to their children. They were even given a choice of a bride and groom from the Zoiji family, and a royal name all their own, bought in the blood of patricide... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-26914475517355755352013-05-04T21:12:00.000-04:002013-05-05T15:41:07.690-04:00Red Tears<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unfortunately for Viquina Zoiji, her grandfather's words eventually came to pass. While on a mission to ferret out the last followers of the old Sith Lords, her longtime lover Malavai Quinn jabbed a poison laden syringe in her back. Even though the attack had no effect, she was shocked and angered at the attempt. In a blind fury, Viquina charged towards Malavai as he fled behind zealot and citizen alike. Twin orange blades carved their way through flesh eventually, and his head rolled across the floor. Four months later, Viquina was still reeling from the betrayal, with only her father and grandfather able to calm her. A new officer was sent her way, a Zoiji Confederate with unwavering loyalty. History would know him as Captain Kristoff Moran...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-47890580119661781692013-05-03T17:00:00.002-04:002013-05-04T20:31:27.350-04:00Koschei<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Despite painstakingly precise preparations, Orono was deeply troubled at Nitro's coming. Recent reports had stated he could survive nearly anything; even a planet's destruction. Then, in desperation, he decided to do the impossible: create his enemy's equal. Venturing into the catacombs of Dras Edoc'sil, he gathered the countless bones of warriors he had vanquished. Using the most forbidden powers and blood from his latest foes, a new creation: Koschei; was born. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Named for an ancient terror conquered centuries ago,</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> he Nitro's equal in nearly every way, Orono tasked him to help end his life when the time came. Since he possessed the memories of the untold many that had died at Nitro's hands, Grand Necromancer Koschei happily agreed...</span><br />
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Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-87420527360532296172013-04-12T17:51:00.001-04:002013-05-03T16:12:19.122-04:00The Scarlet Armor<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Deeply concerned for his wife's safety, Orono immediately began crafting the finest set of armor in the galaxy. Strongly resembling the apparel of Darth Malak and forged with the same metal as his lightsaber; nothing short of an en masse attack by Force users of his caliber could break it. After fourteen weeks of labor, he was finished. Seeing the armor, Nadia said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I know you want to keep me safe, but this is too much."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Please, Nadia. Wear it for my sake."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I'm immortal, I have the best lightsaber, and now-"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Yes, but now I don't think even <i>that</i> will be enough."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Curious she asked,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Just how terrifying is this Nitro?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After a brief pause, Orono answered grimly,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"He is the cruelest, most foul abomination who ever lived. I thought I knew his capabilities, but now.."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Are you sure? We've beaten impossible odds before."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I've never been more sure in my ten thousand and one years on this earth."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"All right," Nadia said after a short pause, "I'll wear it for you."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The timing was perfect, as the a long and bloody century, what history would call the 'Crucible' was fast approaching...</span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-26952515692124131252013-03-29T20:27:00.000-04:002013-04-22T18:46:29.227-04:00Ancient Nightmare<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Upon returning from their five-year vacation, Orono received a report from the Confederate Archaeological Division. A new tomb had been found on Korriban, brimming with artifacts. Upon arrival Orono saw an eerily familiar crypt. After picking up the jaw casing of Darth Malak, a set of eyes hidden against the wall opened up. Turning quickly to face it, Orono saw a maggot-eaten corpse in faded robes with blood red eyes and a bone handle lightsaber. Only one person owned such a weapon: Nitro.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">'Nitro? It can't be!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a voice like a long dead snake, the corpse answered,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Miss me that much, Orono?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"How? You died with us on this planet ages ago!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Laughing, Nitro said in a wicked grin,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Did you forget? I CAN'T be killed!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With that, he ignited a sickly green blade and charged at Orono. At the last second, Orono faded into mist, narrowly avoiding him. Moments later, he leapt out of thin air, sapphire blade in hand. In a forward arc Orono slashed at Nitro, his blade gouging out his left eye. However his opponent simply charged forward, his attacks feral like a beast. The two fought so quickly that anyone watching would have only seen a blur. Rock, fire, lightning and debris were exchanged, until both resembled walking corpses. Seeing only one other option, Orono targeted the host of screaming souls in his enemy's body. Bone cracked and flesh ripped open as several spirits surged out of Nitro. As the living cadaver finally staggered back, Orono swept forward, cleaving its head clean off. However as he went back to his ship, the severed head delivered a warning,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"You got lucky this time, Orono. It'll be fun to see your empire burn."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sternly Orono replied,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"And I'll be there to stop you, demon."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chuckling the head taunted,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-15487193267506869582013-02-18T19:54:00.003-05:002013-03-29T19:00:49.336-04:00A Family Retreat (The Furies of House Zoiji)<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spending several months waging war and running an empire finally started to take its toll on Orono. After removing insurgents from Makeb, he arranged a five year vacation for the whole family. However Vyrkon, Mako, Kozin, Kira, Novon and Elara politely refused as someone had to keep any future rebels at bay for the time being. At first light they left Dras Edoc'sil. Years earlier Orono had funded the construction of a state of the art luxury resort on Oceanus III: Diamond Shoals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The shuttle floated to the ground amidst sunny skies and the calm splash of the ocean. The Zoiji family stepped onto the landing pad to admire the view.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Couldn't have picked a better time, I think. Oceanus III is beautiful this time of year," said Orono.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"You said it, Dad," Celgo remarked, walking with his wife into the distance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Indeed. This makes Dromund Kaas and Coruscant put together look like a cheap motel," Korgo said in his steely Imperial accent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"So, Orono, where are we in this craziness? A room? A suite?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A warm smile on his face, he said, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With a light thud, the elevator doors slid open. Instead of the crowded single and double rooms they had seen earlier, the eight saw a voluminous underwater hotel with perfect views of the sea floor. After an awestruck silence, Celgo asked curiously,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A sly glint in his eye, his father answered,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The location in question was the Arcadia Zone. The room soon filled itself with the sound of fluttering wings and tiny feet. Within moments a platoon of droid butlers headed by a Jawa concierge in a tuxedo entered the room. In a jittery voice, he said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Ah, Mr. Orono. What bring you to Arcadia Zone?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kneeling at the Jawa Orono said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Hello, Jhin. It's been a long time. Everyone treating you well?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Oh, yes. No one mess with us. They fear you, great Throne Breaker."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gesturing at Jhin, he said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Everyone, this is Jhin, of Clan Beshyr. I rescued him and his clan from White Maw pirates many years ago. He's been loyally working here ever since."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After talking with Jhin, the eight went to their private quarters. To the surprise of their wives everyone save Celgo meditated around holocrons. Voicing their disbelief, Vette said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Seriously? We're on vacation and <i>this</i> is what you want to do?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Oh not just this, Vette. There'll be time for more later. But don't let us hold you back. Please, enjoy yourselves. Celgo knows all the favorite haunts," Orono said reassuringly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The four headed out, unaware that five Clawdite assassins were tailing them. Out of the five hundred and seventy-two attractions, they went to the New Moon Bar and Casino. Featuring an all-Zeltron staff, it was frequented by almost everyone. The main attraction was Jayne Nova, a singer that many a drunken patron pined over. While Jayne performed, Celgo looked around and said, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"What did I tell you? Isn't this place great?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">'Vibrant yes, but this place is soft. I need to fight," Akaavi said gruffly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A tipsy patron started towards the ring but Celgo grabbed him by the shoulder, warning,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As he hobbled away Ashara asked,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Is she really that tough?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A knowing look on his face he said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Trust me. I'm immortal and I <i>still</i> don't want to get on her bad side."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And he was right. Within two hours fifteen men lay senseless and bruised on the floor. Suddenly Nadia who had been enjoying the crowd, perked up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Wait, I sense something."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Assassins. I sense them too."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a flash, five "patrons" drew blasters and vibroblades, attacking them. Lightsaber blades flashed as each was cut down. Finally the Zoijis could enjoy their vacation in peace...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After five years of continuos warfare, Orono decided to finish the Cartel once and for all. Sending out several evacuation ships, the people of Makeb were helped to safety, and no one was left behind. Then his new flagship the <i>Grey Phoenix II</i> was revealed. An onyx-black warship armed with thousands of weapons and the largest version of the Heart of the Void ever conceived. Vengeful fire in his eyes, Orono ordered it to attack. Amidst the hails of artillery and laser blasts, some of the Hutt lords tried to beg for mercy. However Orono coldly denied them saying they were, "no longer deserving of his generosity". The bombardment ended only after the Heart of the Void fired, turning whatever remained to ash. To assuage the outrage of some Makebians over their home being ravaged, Orono told them on Dras Edoc'sil,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-29618781890329473982013-01-25T21:21:00.000-05:002013-01-28T18:56:16.722-05:00The Makeb Insurrection<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Despite his thorough extermination of the Cartel several months ago, Orono was enraged to learn the Cartel had survived. Now operating out of Makeb, they sought revenge for the death of their comrades. Bearing a great hatred for the Cartel, Orono ordered the entirety of his fleet and army to their last bastion. Biochemical warfare, slave revolts, orbital bombardment, nothing mattered to him as long as the entire Cartel and every species in it was destroyed and their thralls freed...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Despite their near-extinction by House Zoiji, the Hutt Cartel had an ace up its sleeve. Over the course of three months, they unveiled a new army. Boasting <i>Mauler-</i>class destroyers and the new UT-01 (Universal Terminator) units, they threatened to ravage the galaxy. Orono and the rest of his family rode out with the Aegis fleet to meet them. While the UT units were powerful, HK-51 and his followers proved far superior. In addition, ninety of their destroyers were lost for every Zoiji battleship. Just as the Cartel was about to retreat, Orono ordered the fleet away sending his flagship, the <i>Grey Phoenix </i>into the fray at ramming speed. While the crew evacuated, he released several of his souls in a burst of energy. This caused a massive rift in space, sending ninety-nine percent of the Hutt, Nikto and Gamorrean population and any trace of Longinus's Spear into the depths of oblivion....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The <i>Grey Phoenix</i>, flagship of the Confederate Navy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The rift caused by Orono's 10,001st death</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-1300033219538335962013-01-20T21:39:00.001-05:002013-01-20T21:39:04.575-05:00A Deadly Host<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In her fanatical devotion to House Zoiji, H'lysa Qovin began a new project: Omega Battalion. Made up of hand-picked operatives and mercenaries, it would be a force to be reckoned with. The <i>Chameleon</i>-class spies were expert infiltrators. The <i>Colossus-</i>class soldiers were the fiercest urban fighters in all the Confederacy. Lastly the <i>Juggernaut</i>-class soldiers were Force sensitives trained with both a lightsaber and a blaster. H'lysa was given a great reward for this act: eternal life...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A Confederate Juggernaut</span>Orono Zoijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243093817865615753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004923114835624488.post-85453569191118196872013-01-16T21:05:00.001-05:002013-01-25T21:12:50.378-05:00Resisting Fate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After nine millennia of life, Orono was confronted by an avatar of the Force. It expressed great anger, as he had not fulfilled his purpose. Unable to reason with such a being Orono engaged in a duel with it. While he had the situation under control, another Confederate Guardian, H'lysa Qovin tried to distract the avatar. Despite her skill she was split in half, electrocuted and left for dead by the Force. In a flash Orono bashed in its skull and siphoned the power from it. Within minutes, H'lysa was rushed to the hospital. Since Orono brought his vast fortune to bear, she was given state of the art reconstructive surgery. While she barely resembled her Mirialan form, H'lysa would be the first Emperor's Avatar. Working alongside Korgo, his Shadow, she would enforce Orono's will throughout the galaxy....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">H'lysa Qovin before her reconstruction</span><br />
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