RP Archive (2015) (Pre-M.O.)

Location: Oricon - Orbit, The Black Arrow (Ziost Shadow), Palace Courtyard, Dread Palace

The time had come. After months of planning on both sides, the
Sith Imperium and Dread Masters were about to enter the first, and last
major battle of their war. With the Dread Masters claiming to be
carrying out the Emperor Salvatus' will without proof, and refusing to
kneel before Empress Candicia in Salvatus' absence, conflict has arisen,
 and the day of destiny had finally arrived. Led by the Empress and
Praetor, a massive Sith Imperium invasion force arrived out of
hyperspace near Oricon's orbit. Their naval force included 25 Harrower
Dreadnoughts and 50 Terminus Destroyers, along with several support
ships. The Imperium's victory seemed inevitable as their force was
nearly five times the Dread Masters' defense fleet, which included only
Five Harrower Dreadnoughts and Twelve Terminus Destroyers. The Imperium
Fleet approached the Masters' own fleet, which was entrenched behind a
field of ship debris from the Republic and Empire's first invasion of
the planet. The Imperium's plan for defeating the Masters involved a
strike team landing on the surface to take out the Masters' shield
generator. The generator was housed inside the Dread Palace, and once it
 was brought down, the Imperium fleet could bombard them from orbit.
After reviewing the mission, the battle began.

The battle started with the Empress, who was on the Sovereign,
attempting to hail the Dread Masters with their communicators. The
Masters, however, responded by appearing as apparitions on the Capitol
Ship's Bridge. Lord Erasis, as leader of the Masters, stood in front of
the others, telling the Empress to speak bluntly. Candicia replied by
giving the Masters one last chance to surrender and kneel, or be wiped
out. Naturally, the Dread Masters declined, and Erasis promised the
Imperium would soon feel a taste of their power. The Dread Masters
disappeared from the bridge and the invasion fleet began to head towards
 the moon through the ship debris. But then the trap was sprung. As soon
 as a large portion of the Imperium fleet had made it within the ship
debris, they noticed power generators emitting from the different pieces
 of ship wreckage. They realized it too late, however. The generators
soon revealed themselves to be powerful laser defense weapons, which
began blasting through the Imperium navy that had foolishly fallen into
the trap. In only a few seconds, nearly half of the invasion force had
been obliterated, but the surviving ships, still more than double the
Masters' fleet, joined together and pressed forward. They were soon
confronted by the Black Arrow, the defense fleet's flagship helmed by
Dread Master Nolus, a brilliant tactician.

As the Imperium navy began to fire at the defense fleet, the
Masters revealed their next weapon. Attached to the Black Arrow appeared
 to be a large super weapon. The weapon turned out to be an inferno gun,
 as it fired a massive blast of energy destroying another of the
Imperium ships in one move. The space battle raged on, with the Masters
able to gain a heavy advantage with their inferno gun. More Imperium
ships fell to its power, but the invasion fleet was able to destroy two
of the Masters' Harrower Dreadnaughts and several Terminus Destroyers.
By this time, the Imperium ships had come close enough to Oricon's
surface, and deployed fighter squadrons to the planet to weaken the
Masters' ground defenses. However, the squadrons proved to be very
ineffective, as the Masters released winged Hydra beasts to combat them.
 The fighters put up a valiant effort, but the beasts were able to
quickly destroy most of them. Meanwhile, in space, the Imperium ships
had finally disabled the Black Arrow's inferno gun, but it had done
enough damage to make the space battle an even fight. On the Sovereign,
the Praetor, Darth Si'alla Va'lenn, gathered a small strike team to
board the Black Arrow and take out Dread Master Nolus, whose death would
 lead to the downfall of the Masters' fleet.

Si'alla and her team were able to board the Black Arrow, and
after fighting through some guards, arrived on the bridge. There,
Si'alla met her rival, Nolus, who had been preparing for the duel. Ever
since Si'alla and Nolus clashed verbally on Yavin IV, they had both been
 expecting this inevitable confrontation. Additionally, Nolus had
kidnapped Si'alla's daughter in an attempt to bring out her fury and
unbalance her. Si'alla and her team fought valiantly against the Dread
Master's waves of droids, while Nolus himself refrained from engaging in
 battle. After the fight against the droids, Nolus saw the Black Arrow
was doomed to fall upon the moon's surface, and hence, decided to
retreat from his capital ship. Before leaving, Nolus dispatched a
Togruta who was with the Praetor, and then managed to escape on a pod
with Si'alla's daughter. Not long after the Master's departure, Si'alla
and her group made their own escape from falling dreadnought. Si'alla's
pod crashed on Oricon where there was minimal of the enemy. Nolus' pod
brought him to the Dread Palace.

With the Black Arrow's destruction, the Imperium was able to gain
 an advantage in the space battle. Furthermore, their fighter squadrons
had finally fought off enough winged beasts and secured a landing
position. Empress Candicia, along with several powerful Imperium heroes,
 took a shuttle to the landing post on Oricon surface. When they
arrived, Dread Master Kataret echoed over the sky, taunting the Imperium
 and claiming they had suffered too many losses. The group then met up
with Darth Si'alla, who reported that the Masters' Palace would be
vulnerable through a ground assault, where they would fight through the
Dread Guards in the Palace courtyard and ultimately make their way into
the Palace to reach their objective: the shield generator. Candicia
agreed to this plan, and took her team, consisting of Si'alla, S'renx,
Praelus, and Vuldranaii, to the Palace courtyard. The bulk of the
Imperium's ground force took a direct assault on the courtyard,
distracting most of the Dread Guards and allowing Candicia's team to
sneak in. As they fought their way through some Dread Guards, Dread
Master Kataret appeared in front of the Imperium team, taunting them
further. The team persisted past his insults and made their way to the
entrance to the Palace, which was defended by two Dread Commanders,
Dread Master Belleva, and Belleva's pet, Kunta.

The Imperium engaged the team. The Dread defenders put up a
powerful defense, but the Imperium's numbers began to overwhelm them,
forcing them to retreat inside the Dread Palace. Candicia led her
invaders further inside, to which she was confronted by the two Dread
Commanders once again, one of them being recognized as Darth Senna. The
Imperium attacked without mercy. The Dread Commanders were  strong, the
chosen  last line of defense. However, the fury of the Empress was
strong, And with her own around her, she outnumbered the two.The
Imperium killed one of them, but Senna was able to flee into the throne
room of the Palace. Si'alla recalled that the shield generator would
most likely be in the throne room. She also guessed that the Dread
Masters were also there, ready to make their last stand. Candicia
acknowledged this, and then led the team to the throne room door. They
blasted it down and made their way to the room's center, where they
found the leading Dread Master, Erasis Citadel, seemingly meditating at a
 large holocron. S'renx pointed out that the holocron emitting a large
amount of energy, inferring that it was the shield generator. Candicia
then called Erasis out, and he turned to them. Candicia laughed at
Erasis, calling him weak and abandoned. However, Erasis deviously smiled
 as the other five Dread Masters--Kataret, Nolus, Belleva, Vindictiva,
and Vemara--appeared beside him. Nolus also revealed Si'alla's captive
daughter at his side.

Candicia launched the first attack, throwing one of her
lightsabers at Erasis, who easily dodged it. But the Masters flinched as
 the lightsaber drove itself into the shield generator and it was
deactivated. The Masters enraged and then engaged the Imperium, their
combined powers unbelievably strong. They used their lightsabers to
defend against the Imperium Sith's physical attacks, but soon brought
the Imperium to their knees with their immense force lightning and dark
force attacks. But the Imperium team was quick, and adapted to the
Masters ability, briefly pushing the Masters back. But, as the Imperium
gained the slightest of advantages, the Dread Masters unleashed their
true power. They joined together and unleashed their powerful mental
attack on the strike team, bringing them to the ground. Yet, the
Imperium would not accept defeat, and in a last effort, all the Sith in
the group summoned their powers to strengthen Candicia alone. The
Empress soon stood triumphant as the donated powers from her Sith
companions allowed her alone to resist the Masters' mental attack. At
this, Erasis claimed this would be the destined duel; leader against
leader, him against Candicia. Erasis' five Dread Master companions
stopped their fear attack and began channeling their energy into Erasis,
 which made him immensely power.

Erasis drew his lightsaber and attacked Candicia, the two
empowered leaders immensely strong. Every time their lightsabers
clashed, shockwaves emitted and shook the entire moon. The battle was
even, both Erasis and Candicia's powers matched. They unleashed their
most powerful force attacks at each other. However, abruptly, Si'alla
screamed loudly and forced the two to momentarily cease their duel. Not
taking her eyes off her opponent, Candicia demanded to know what Si'alla
 was talking about. Suddenly, she deployed a probe, which displayed the
holographic image of Grand Moff Sefran, the Supreme Commander of the
Sith Imperium Military. Sefran appeared to be broadcasting a speech, and
 both the Dread Masters and Imperium team listened intently, though
still had their weapons drawn and ready to attack. As they listened,
Sefran stated that oppression of the Sith in the Imperium was at an end.
 Sefran surprised everyone when he revealed that he was the leader of
the seemingly small Anti-Sith movement in the Imperium, which had in
actuality grown to be formidable. Sefran confidently reported that
Salvatus was dead, and that the Imperium's chaotic civil war had left
their core worlds vulnerable, showing the image of a Republic fleet
invading Imperium territory. Sefran furthered his point that the
Imperium's third Sector had seceded. He then finished by boldly
declaring he would reform the Imperium into his Kingdom of Centares, and
 ended the broadcast.

The Dread Masters and Imperium team were taken back by this
report. Si'alla confirmed what Sefran had stated, saying that the
Imperium's territory was indeed vulnerable to the Republic's invading
fleet. Nolus inquired that the Sefran's Anti-Sith movement had been the
secret third party he and Si'alla had discussed. Dread Master Kataret
was then able to piece the events together, saying that Sefran had
played them all from the very beginning. He recalled that Sefran had
been the first to call them out as traitors at the council meeting,
drawing them into the war and conflict. Erasis soon told Candicia that
they needed to reunite their surviving forces if they wanted any chance
of opposing Sefran and the Republic. Si'alla agreed and reasoned with
Candicia to agree to an alliance, but the Empress pondered at the
thought. Lord Nolus released Si'alla's daughter back Si'alla, and Erasis
 claimed her freedom would be a token of a new peace. But Candicia
finally burst from her silence, grabbing Erasis' throat. She demanded
for the Masters to kneel to her authority of she would eradicate the
Dread Palace. Belleva stated they would only work as equals together,
and would not submit to anyone's leadership other than Salvatus. Si'alla
 begged Candicia to agree to an alliance where they shared the power of
leadership, but Candicia did not call off the threat of bombing the
Palace. She released Erasis and waited for his response. The five
Masters looked to him for guidance. After several minutes of silent
contemplation, Erasis finally kneeled to the Empress, and his companions
 followed in his example. Candicia smirked, telling them to remember
this moment they had submitted to her supreme rule. The Dread Masters
and Imperium then returned to their ships, returning to Yavin IV to plan
 their next move.

### *Scions of a Fractured Imperium:* All Men Must Die.

((Take a second to use this as OST for this reading....and may want to grab tissues, if you're easily sensitive))

After the confrontation with the Dread Masters ended, the
Imperium was soon to know more bad news about their situation. An eerie
message arrived on the Imperium Holonetwork, encouraging people to go to
 the former ruins of Mos Ares again. The sending signal originated from
Lord Hand Valeus personal transmitter.

Upon arrival, members of the Imperium of the likes of Si'alla,
Ruu'san, S'renx, Hadz or even Dread Masters Kataret and Erasis, were
present to witness an terrific glance: Darth Ryshias lays in the ground,
 mortally wounded by several blaster bolts that penetrated his armor.
The sight of the man down was crowned with several blood pools and
bodies of Imperium guards massacred around. As Ruu'san approached the
body of Ryshias, she noticed he had still some breath in him left.

Ryshias slowly, and struggling, spoke that his assailant was in
fact Sefran, and that he had lied about the demise of the Emperor. The
Hand of the Emperor also mentioned some prophetic message: "Asavian was
not wrong, something else is creeping in the shadows, something beyond
the starts.....strengthen your bonds, pull any power you can, you must
be able to endure the new storm that looms in the horizon."

As Ryshias gave his final warning, Ruu'san asked the group to
leave them.The Imperium members scattered around the ruins, as Ruu'san
and Ryshias holded a faint, but emotional conversation for some minutes.
 As Ruu'san teared on the hand of his husband, Ryshias passed away with
an smile. The prodigy, the Wolf, the Hand, as many titles they came,
only one could have described the moment. Friend. Ryshias left the
Imperium, but his legacy was far for over, and the vengeance that would
be rained upon Sefran.

Not long after, Cordaxia, Zaffrand and Si'alla, who sitll
remained in the area, found a ysterious girl who carried an sniper over
her back, had a defiant, yet saddened look in her green eyes, and had a
silver hair just like the Hand.A brief discussion on the precedence and
intentions of the girl was made, but the answers followed a mere relief.
 The woman was called Sierrah on the streets, but Aluna was her real
name. She was the sister of the Hand, and had the fatalist chance to see
 his brother pass away.

After some discussion, the Imperium finally departed the ruins of
 Mos Ares, with the last member of the Coalition, the last of the past
generation of Sith's, had finally passed away the torch to the new
talents and leaders. Ryshias died that day, but the legacy of thousands
would live up in the Imperium forever.

## 08/28/15

### *Scions of a Fractured Imperium:* Fondor Crisis

Involved: Rysh (As Hyperius/GM) Kataret, Senna, Hadz, Zakeil, Oreshem, Q'urrim, Emiko, Praelus, S'renx.

FONDOR, PLANET CAPITOL-- After a long pursuit over the orbit of
Oricon, Darth Hyperius ship had blindly jumped into Fondor's orbit.
Hyperius had infiltrated the Dread Masters base for quite some time, but
 eventually, he was discovered and pursued around the moon, managing to
escape the Master's grasp and stealing a ship. Darth Senna, under the
command of Dread Master Kataret and Nolus, was sent to trap Hyperius,
and prevent him from sharing any information he had.

Once the news reached the Imperium, a task group was assembled to
 recover Hyperius to use his information in the upcoming invasion of
Oricon. Prince Praelus was tasked to lead the group. He recruited Hadz,
Zakeil, Emiko, S'renx and Q'urrim for the task.

Once they arrived at Fondor, and meet up in the last known
location of Hyperius, they came upon something incredible, Oreshem,
famed member of the Imperium, was alive, and was eager to come back to
service. After he joined the group, Praelus set foot to march in search
of the lost Knight.

The Imperium’s search party trekked on entering a large courtyard
 full of gangsters and criminals; the success in industry across the
planet had spawned neighborhoods of crime, proving that where some
thrive, others stoop. The showing of the Imperium was enough to frighten
 away the rabble, but the group was not free of trouble, not by any
means.

As they turned a corner, they encountered the Dread Masters’
agent, Dread Guard Commander Senna who stood between them and the one
they sought. Before she spoke, the voice of Dread Master Kataret echoed
through the sky in warning to the group. He ordered Senna to dispatch
the group and locate the one who had escaped Oricon. Senna then spoke
her own words, of the pitiful display the Imperium was putting on, of
their weakness and their inevitable defeat at the hands of the Dread
Masters. Having said her peace, she extended her will over the group
creating hysteria amongst it members, leaving none without panic.

Intent on finding Hyperius and bringing him before her masters, Senna
deemed the group unworthy of her personal attention and set the Dread
Host against them, though they were easily swept aside. Realizing she
had no other choice, she set a second wave of fear against the group’s
stragglers as they ran off in pursuit of the same prize. Her guard
chased the group through the alleys and streets of Fondor until both
factions stumbled across Hyperius who, though injured, was ready for the
 coming threat; he fired upon the ceiling of the tunnel enabling the
Imperium to reach safety while decimating the Dread Guards giving chase.

The Imperium team regained its composure before moving to escape the
planet and return to Yavin IV. They took their time moving however and
gave their enemy the opportunity to once again stand in their way. Senna
 and her remaining guard, intent on completing their mission, blocked
the Imperium giving them no choice, but to engage.

Senna threw the group back into the tunnels before attempting to engage
Hyperius. The Dread Host opened fire upon the remainder of the group
losing the upper hand to the superior strength of Hadz, Zakeil, Oroshem,
 Q’urrim, Emiko and the Prince. Though some were suffering under the
effects of fear, the Imperiums’ resilience persevered until all, but
Senna, had been defeated. She had been engaged by S’renx who, attempting
 to protect Hyperius, had sparked a duel. Hyperius eventually joined in
himself making a good amount of difference in the battle: Senna began to
 falter.
Seeing that the tides had turned against her, Senna attempted to seize
control of S’renx and Hyperius. Her attempt failed on S’renx, but
Hyperius offered her an opportunity and she seized it. She entered his
mind and wiped his memory of his experiences on Oricon rendering him
useless to the Imperium as a source of intelligence on their enemy. With
 her task complete, she vanished from sight leaving the group weary and
uncertain, but victorious. Hyperius felt great remorse for losing his
valuable memories and for having wasted the Imperiums’ efforts on a
rescue that benefitted them little. The Prince lead his team and their
rescued comrade back to the shuttle, which took them back to Roderick
City where they would continue plans on their future assault against the
 Dread Masters.

## 08/16/15

### *Scions of a Fractured Imperium:* Chaos of the Storm

Involved: Ruu’san (and Wrath via holocom), Sefran, Candicia, Si’alla,
 Erasis (and Fidelisis(holo)), Nolus (and Ryshias(holo)), Tykas,
Zatraxia, Trixis (as Dread Guard, protecting Dreadseed), Eliasara,
Zaffand, et al.

RODERICK CITY, COUNCIL CHAMBERS--It is the one hundred and
eightieth council meeting since the end of the Asavianic Wars. The
Council convenes to discuss current war efforts both to reclaim our
territory and of the threats within our borders.

Grand Moff Sefran Roderick reveals that Princess Kharia, Voice of
 the Emperor, has taken half of His Majesty’s Navy to reclaim Sector
Six. Communications are slim in the area until Quesh is in Imperium
control, which at the moment should be sometime in the near future.

The Grand Moff proceeded to introduce the Imperium’s newest and
largest fleet in our naval history--The Thirteenth Fleet, commanded by
the Grand Moff himself.

Since the end of the Asavianic Wars and the self-exilation of the
 Dread Union the Council introduced the Council of Moffs to be the
acting governor of the Realm. For nearly six years the Council of Moffs
fulfilled their duties as representatives of the five Sectors.

The following item on the agenda was the Repeal of the Military
Governance Act, motioned by Grand Moff Roderick. The vote fell five
nay--including the Grand Moff’s vote--and four aye, causing the MGA to
remain intact.

During an interesting debate between the Minister of War and the
leader of the Union, Darth Erasis, there was mention of a rapidly
growing anti-Sith movement in Sector Three, mainly based at Centares,
the capitol. The Grand Moff reacted radically on the Dread Masters,
accusing them of treason for interfering with an ongoing military
investigation by capturing Roderick’s second. This led to the following
item: an Imperium Security Report.

The Supreme Commander addressed the recent assassination attempts
 on the Office of Praetor and the Minister of War and had revealed an
article of evidence that pointed the Union’s implications on the
attacks. Appalled by such a bold accusation, Erasis and Nolus unleashed
the Dread Seed in Roderick City, fleeing the planet on the Spinneret of
Terror, causing the start of a war between the Dread Masters and the
Sith Imperium.

## 08/15/15

### *Scions of a Fractured Imperium:* The Rising Conflict

Involved: Ryshias (As Ryshias and Nolus), Arctis (As Nezzor and Arctis), Si'alla, Kairus, Erasis, Belleva, Vemara, S'renx.

As the events of the past days had build up a incredible amount
of tension between the Imperium government and the Dread Masters, Nolus
came finally to Roderick to confront the Praetor once and for all. The
head of the Pyramid of Strategies came on a rampage, demanding to see
the Praetor to whoever came into his wrathful march. Once in a secluded
coliseum of the colony, both the leader of the Imperium Council and the
Master of Fear stared at each other.

Nolus had discovered that Senna was indeed wounded during the
recovery of the Lord Hand, and that Si'alla decided to use her medical
abilities on her. Overlooking the fact that Si'alla helped his Dread
Guard Bulwark Commander, Nolus threw a tantrum about the situation, that
 sparked into the interest of Ambassador Arctis and General Kairus. The
confrontation was masterfully directed by Si'alla, who could make the
Dread Master realize they were being placed against each other for
unknown purposes, but an unfortunate event happened in that same moment.

S'renx, who had been hiding behind some pillars, launched himself
 to attack Nolus. The Master's reaction were quick enough to grab him by
 the throat and stop him momentum before he could land any strike.
Si'alla, infuriated by the reckless action of S'renx, which could ruin
the cooperation with the Masters, demanded that he will be brought upon
her for trial and incarceration. The Dread Master, in the other hand,
enraged by the lack of control of the Praetor of his own forces, decided
 to take S'renx himself, transporting him to an undisclosed location,
and finally declaring the war between the Masters and the Imperium.
Nolus left not soon after, preparing for war.

Si'alla summoned a meeting, and even called upon the Lord Hand
Ryshias for it. Nezzor, General Kairus and Si'alla discussed the outcome
 of the confrontation when the Hand arrived. He was brought to speed,
but they still seemed to be considering the fact that this Third Faction
 did move the strings on the shadows. Ryshias brought more light into
this when he said that the HK droids that attacked him were relayed to
the Imperium networks, and they made the association to this Third
faction. Ryshias, realizing this war was manipulated, decided to do
something meaninful. He knelt to Si'alla, in order to plea her to do the
 same to the Masters, to cool down their rage and stop this war.

Si'alla, visibly impacted and emotionally conflicted, agreed, and
 finally marched to the Master's palace to do what must be done. As the
Masters discussed their war plans on their palace, Si'alla arrived. She
called for them to hear her out, inside a sea of accusations and doubts
from the Masters of Fear. In a moment notice, Si'alla kneels, and the
Masters went silent. What happened after, matters little, as the Masters
 decide to give Si'alla the peace she wanted, and the Imperium finally
stalled the storm.

## 08/13/15

### *Scions of a Fractured Imperium:* Assault on the Ruins

Involved: Ryshias, Iax (As Erebon) , Si'alla, Chriskrayt, Natalya, Senna, Hawk'e, Nezzor, S'renx (As unknown assailant)

The Imperium was enjoying a sunset in Roderick city, a small
moment of peace upon the darkness that had taken over the atmosphere of
the colony. But, in a moment notice, that calm was disturbed when Senna,
 Dread Guard Commander, arrived with a sinister motive: Bring the
Praetor, by any means necessary, upon the Fortress of the Dread Master
up in Roderick City hills.

As the woman played a cat and mouse game, something else moved
upon the shadows. As Senna and Si'alla finnally reached an accord, an
unknown, white armored assailant attacked the Praetor. It was the third
time on a row that an attack was done upon the city. The attacker
retreated after he revealed a message, with the Praetor left through a
portal.

Once upon the Dread Fortress, Nolus had summoned Si'alla because
of one reason only, which was discovering who were the third party in
their game. Nolus had just noticed that several of the attacks done were
 framed upon the Masters, even if they didn't took a direct
participation in them, or so claimed the Strategist of the Masters.
Si'alla reluctantly agreed to help the masters, and even if it would not
 mean that the Master would stop their actions, it would make manifest
that not everything was as written on the wall as it seemed. To discover
 who were this third party, Si'alla was tasked to find the Hands of the
Emperor, who had been long silent in their seats of power. Senna was
also placed in charge of the Praetor, as "token of cooperation" between
them.

Hours later, cryptic messages arriving from unknown sources
revealed that the Hand was being attacked in an former cantina among the
 ruins of Mos Ares. There, a large group of Imperium members, among who
were the Praetor, Senna, Hawk'e, Deputy Minister Chriskrayt, MW member
Nezzor, and known ally of Ryshias, Paentaen. The group encountered a
Sith named Erebon inside what seemed to be an old coliseum, who worked
for the Web of Shadows, the secret organization that had connections
with Ryshias.

There, the group bickered among themselves if the Sith named
Erebon had any valuable information for them, an solitaire HK droid
fired upon the Imperium members. The assault was short-lived, as the
droid was easily dismantled by Chriskrayt and Hawk'e. The group moved
swiftly around the ruins, trying to find the Hand, and find answers for
what could have happened.

The group encountered a group of operatives of the Web of Shadows
 entrenched in a mess hall inside the ruins. They seemed to be working
with Erebon, as they recognized the man. The Imperium and WoS couldn't
chat more, though, as a new volley of blaster fire came upon them. More
HK droids begun their assault on the Imperium, bringing an storm
tactics, as they flowed the hall with smoke grenades and tried to pierce
 into the heart of the group. Tried, as the HK's were easily dispatched
by the Imperium again, with only two casualties from the Web of Shadows
group. As the smoke settled, Si'alla decided to reveal something to the
group: When the group destroyed the HK droid on the coliseum, an
communication module rolled into Si'alla's feet. It seemed still
operable, as Si'alla introduced it to the group.

The image of a Sith lord, recognized as Darth Sirvas, appeared.
The Dread Guard Commander was the supposed leader behind the HK droids.
Sirvas said that the Hand was in trouble and that the excavation
purposes had been successful. The communication module failed then, as
Sirvas seemed to have worked under directions of the Dread Masters. The
group moved forward, just to notice the Hand trapped inside an office in
 an force field. A large group of soldiers were with him. One of the
soldiers, wounded, revealed that the force field trapped the Hand while
he protected the group, and that the only way to release him was to use
the Light side of the Force, or to shed blood into the filters of the
field. Si'alla and Paentaen worked with their light side aura to remove
the field from the former Wrath.

As Ryshias was released, and thanked the group, Grand Admiral
Natalya arrived to retrieve the group, and take them home. The Hand was
silent the whole travel, not revealing what he what doing in the ruins,
or why the Masters had a commander following him.

As soon as they returned to Roderick City, and Senna returned to
the fortress, the true intentions of the Masters were revealed. Three of
 the Harrower dreadnoughts of the Dread Fleet, including the Black
Arrow, Nolus flagship, had appeared on Saleucami's orbit and had secured
 the world. Massive war machines poured of the factories and secret
vaults of the world, as giant armies of Dread Guards and droids
corrupted by the Masters technology and rituals secured the world for
the ruinous purposes of them. Saleucami was secured for the Dread
Masters power, and Nolus finally played his hand, leaving now the turn
on the Imperium...

## 08/10/2015

### *Scions of a Fractured Imperium:* Ambush in the Wilderness

Involved: Filan, Salkoro, Capella, Leski, Eliasara

After hearing news that his forces were to be stationed at
Roderick City, Salkoro immediately stationed his snipers on strategic
cliff points. He then received a call from an unknown source, presumably
 one of the Dread Masters, and proceeded to cut ties with them as their
investigator after hearing of their actions at Roderick City. This was
not enough for Moff Leski and Commodore Eliasara as they beat him close
to death and had him imprisoned. He told Eliasara that an unknown signal
 was coming from the planet as well and Eliasara decided to investigate.
 Before leaving, the Commodore but Lieutenant Capella in charge of the
Army forces. Eliasara traveled to the signal point and was ambushed by
Filan. Filan disarmed the Commodore and broke her rifle over his knee.
They then engaged in hand to hand combat with Filan emerging victorious.
 Filan then dislocated Eliasara's arm and broke several of her ribs.
Eliasara detonated an EMP which disabled Filan's cybernetics. Filan
declared that he would not kill her because he wanted her to be alive to
 witness her failures. Filan then walked away and Eliasara activated her
 distress beacon. Within minutes, 109th soldiers swarmed to her location
 and brought her back to the medical bay at Roderick City.

## 08/10/2015

### *Scions of a Fractured Imperium:* To Kill a Praetor

Involved: Ruu'san(& Unknown Assailant, Raxxum), Si'alla, Sefran,
Kharia, Ray'ak(& Unknown Assailant (same one as Ruu'san)), 109th
Escort(Eliasara, Leski, Hadzutska, Joker)

After recent confrontation with the Dread Masters time and time
again, Praetor Si’alla Val’enn has grown tired of their actions. Shortly
 after one such confrontation, she was summoned by the Grand Moff Sefran
 Roderick for an impromptu meeting concerning her safety, considering
the attack a few days prior on her Vice Praetor. Arriving with a full
escort of the 109th Special Operations Wing, Val’enn greeted Grand Moff
Roderick before Salvatus Square in Roderick City.

The Grand Moff warned her of his concern that she would be a
target of an attack, the attack on the Vice Praetor fresh on his mind
but it was too late. Explosions were heard, lights flashed all those
around. Another attack.

Stunned and confused, the 109th failed at capturing the
assailant, allowing them to flee. They returned to assist the fallen
Praetor and Supreme Commander while keeping a close eye on a possible
second round of attacks, something they didn’t fully consider.

After several minutes of squabbling about who was to be saved,
Si’alla’s apprentice, Lord Raxxum Gelvan arrived, insisting that her
master must retreat to safety and that the Moff would be in other hands.
 Si’alla, a well-known healer in the Imperium, refused to leave the man
and decided to use precious moments to save the Supreme Commander.

They charged over Sovereign’s Bridge, but they were a minute too
late. At the Arestenax Obelisk was a second volley of explosives,
knocking Commodore Ada Eliasara and Grand Moff Roderick down again. With
 Si’alla dead-set on healing everyone, Raxxum began barking orders on
behalf of her master in an attempt to make it within the Basilica.
Successfully, one final stride allowed them the sanctuary given by the
Dark Divines.

Grand Moff Roderick and Praetor Val’enn discuss the
compromisation of the city in hopes to up security. Roderick commanded
that the 109th serve as guards to both the Office of Praetor and SIMCOM.
 A few moments afterwards Vice Praetor Ruu’san Kaldar arrives with an
important message from Princess Kharia, the Voice of the Emperor,
stating that she wished to see both of them in the SIMCOM War Room.
Roderick tells the two women that he must depart, and granted Kaldar to
speak on behalf of SIMCOM.

Within the War Room stood the proud young Princess. with a small
escort of Imperial Knights and to her left, the Wrath of the Emperor,
Darth Ray’ak Athan. Seemingly unconcerned about the incident which
involved her great-uncle and the Praetor, the Voice discussed future
military plans with the Office of Praetor. After she explained her
crusade, the Voice granted Kaldar and Val’enn control of the Twelfth and
 Second fleets to guard the Capitol and Yavin IV. Honouring her with a
bow, Princess Kharia leaves with the two Knights, telling the Wrath to
stay behind and to continue serving the Emperor’s Will which as of this
point is not public knowledge.

## 08/09/2015

### *Scions of a Fractured Imperium:* Shadow of Dread

Involved: Ruu’san, Sefran, Ophisis (as unknown sith), Eliasara, Hadzuska-zudyti, Capella, Quelara.

At the 109th headquarters on Dromund Kaas, Moff Kaldar scolded
Commodore Eliasara in her office. As they quarreled, they were oblivious
 to the entrance of the highly respected Grand Moff Sefran. The Grand
Moff then decided to end the dispute, disciplining both of the high
ranking women for seperate reasons.. As the tensions died down, Sefran
noticed something in the corner of his eye. Surprised, he alerted the
others of what he saw. Commodore Eliasara then brought up security
footage, yet there were no signs of an intruder.  Feeling somewhat
relieved, they continued their conversation.

Moments later, the door to the Commodore’s office began operating
 by itself, closing and opening for no apparent reason, and Eliasara
decided to investigate. As she reached to door, Moff Kaldar was pushed
to the ground by an unseen force. Commodore Eliasara rushed to her side,
 and enacted security protocols. Three of her most capable soldiers
gathered to her side.

Grand Moff Sefran instinctively took command of the situation,
and began to evacuate Moff Kaldar. Issuing orders, he ordered the team
to clear rooms one by one as they move cautiously towards the exit.

Eliasara, who was over eager in her approach got ahead of the
team. The Grand Moff, angered by this, called her an idiot and commanded
 her to come back. He ordered the soldiers to investigate the next room,
 and nothing was found. They quickly moved Ruu’san to the room to
continue the evacuation. Ruu’san was then pulled to the next room by the
 intruder, a Rattataki Sith who’s name is unknown. She was beaten by the
 sith for 6 seconds, before the assailant retreated back into the
shadows.

Once the intruder was identified as a sith, the team became
anxious. They continued the mission, and dispatched stealth probes. The
group moved to the next room, and Ruu’san stayed behind slightly to
recuperate from the attack. It was then that Moff Kaldar began screaming
 uncontrollably, grasping her head and claiming to hear voices in her
head. Kaldar repeated what she heard, reciting over and over “Death is
near.”

After this display, the group, under Sefrans command, hurriedly
rushed to the exit of the headquarters. They formed a linear defense in
front of Moff Kaldar, becoming a human shield. As they reached they the
exit, they noticed that the door to the simulation room was operating by
 itself, for again, no apparent reason. Sefran ordered the soldiers to
point their weapons towards the door, and to be ready to fire. Ruu’san,
in a panic, spoke to the Sith attacker. Halfway through her sentence,
she was force pulled to the assailant, and was struck many times. Sefran
 then ordered the team to fire, and the sith was injured, and incapable
of returning to the shadows. One of the 109th’s soldiers entered and
evacuated Kaldar from the room, while Sefran and the others began to
take down the Sith attacker. As the Sith died, she spoke her last words…
 “The Masters’ will be done”  before disappearing into the force.

As the team further evacuated Kaldar, Grand Moff Sefran noticed
that in the spot where she Sith vanished, a dread artifact stood. He
picked it up and brought it to the Moff Kaldar and Eliasara. Kaldar,
infuriated, suspected at this was the Dread Masters doing, as they have
been at her neck for years. Then, the group moved to the nearest
shuttle, and Kaldar was brought to the top medical facility in Roderick
City.

## 08/09/2015

### *Scions of a Fractured Imperium:* Sowing Fear

Involved: Nolus, Si'alla, Hadz, Kataret, Senna, Kharia, Raxxum, Arctis.

Location: Yavin IV - Roderick City

Roderick City enjoyed a sunny evening on Yavin's moon, just
before a corruption and darkness they haven't felt in a long while
returned. The Dread Masters appeared in Roderick city, creating an aura
of terror on it's inhabitants and creating panic and fear among the
citizens, the son of Tykas, Hadz, the most affected, as Nolus took
somewhat of a initiative to torment the child.

Praetor Si'alla, who was on her office, felt the arriving
presence of the Masters, and as she noticed the increasing terror, tried
 to find the Dread Masters and stop them, as also trying to know their
intentions behind this unexpected action. As Ambassador Arctis and Darth
 Senna joined her on the search of the masters, Hadz became more and
more torn by the mental comments of the masters against him.

Si'alla found Dread Masters Nolus and Kataret on the far end of
the city, in a waterfall, as they seemingly awaited the group. Once
there, Si'alla questioned both men on their actions, just receiving
cryptic answers and messages that they carried the will of the Emperor,
and that the Imperium government has failed the Emperor. Meanwhile,
someone lurked in the darkness....

As Hadz jumped down with a ball of lightning on Nolus, the man
has realized long ago the intentions of the child of Tykas. Nolus
grabbed him in mid air with the Force, seeing the capture of the child
as a medium to archive his objective. Nolus used Hadz as hostage to
force the Praetor to kneel to them, the Dread Master. To make sure the
message was received that they were the true will of the Emperor.

After a brief speech from the Praetor, were she claimed she kneel
 because of her oath to protect the citizens of the Imperium, she kneel
on the Dread Masters. As they tasted their victory, the Voice appeared,
only to reassure the Dread Masters and see how the Praetor left
speechless.

But in the shadows, Kataret and Nolus achieved a greater
objective, which was plant a dread seed on Roderick City. It was but a
matter of time before it's effects would be felt by everyone...

## 7/31/2015

### **Coven Execution of Ny'reen Kaldar - Heretical Purge**

Involved: Ray'ak, Bahr've'ahz, Ny'reen, Vi'kirr'naam, Praelus, Kairus,

While guarding the Temple in Roderick City, Bahr've'ahz noticed
smoke to the left of him. Curious, he went to investigate, and found a
crazed Ny'reen burning some holy texts in the nearby classroom.
Infuriated, he force choked her and began questioning her reasoning.
Ny'reen attempted to confused him, claiming to be her twin sister
Ruu'san, and responded with words of heresy. She described how she was
doing it for the "Good" of the Imperium, but it was to no avail. It was
then that Darth Ray'ak walked in, and in rage, grasped Ny'reens neck
with her bare hands, before sending her to the prisons.

Darth Ray'ak, Bahr've'ahz, and Sir Vi'kirr'naam then began
questioning the heretic, asking who was it that planned the sacrilegious
 plot. For what seemed to be thirty minutes, the woman was tortured
through lightning, and some beating. It was then that Ny'reen confessed
that she had ultimately sent herself, and that she had a deep hatred for
 all Sith, including the Emperor. She was then given a trial in which
she pleaded guilty.

### *The Next Day:*

As all the Imperium gathered around the pyres of purification, Darth
Ray'ak and Bahr've'ahz prepared them for the execution. Average
Citizens, to even the Imperial Prince Praelus came to watch the heretic
be punished for her deadly sins. Moments after the crowd had gathered,
Vi'kirr'naam dragged in the wounded Ny'reen. Some citizens quivered in
fear with what was to happen, whilst others booed and spit at the her.
Ray'ak then began giving a small speech about the dangers of heresy, and
 the punishments that will be inflicted because of them.

As Ray'ak spoke, the heretic was hung by her hands atop to pyre,
and began preaching heresy to the people below. She claimed that the
Coven was evil, and would be the ruin of the Imperium. Annoyed, Darth
Ray'ak set her feet ablaze. The fire simmered her skin and bursted her
eyes into goo, and all in the crowed cried, spat, and cheered.

When the execution was complete, Darth Ray'ak blessed all in the
crowd and dismissed them, before ultimately throwing the remains of
Ny'reen kaldar of the nearby ledge.

## 7/16/15

### *A Calculated Rescue*

Involved: Senna, Santificus, Nolus, Xaketh, Paentaen, Keelis, Vicros (as dread guard), Kairus.

Location: Soveriegn, Belsavis.

With Erasis otherwise recovering, Santificus was sent on his
behalf, and called the finery of the Imperium to the Sovereign to
explain the next task. When the summoned arrived, Santificus informed
them of a discovery that Erasis had recently made. On Oricon, Dark
Nexuses of energy mark where each Dread Master fell. However, when
Erasis explored the resting place of Dread Master Brontes, he found it
cleared. In its place, he sensed emptiness. He determined that a
powerful ritual had been performed to siphon the lingering dread
essence. Erasis focused upon power of the siphon and tracked it to
Belsavis.

Santificus had researched the area where the essence was found,
and located an imprisoned Sith, named Senna. Nolus and Santificus agreed
 this one would be worth the time and effort to free. Santificus
reported that Erasis wished her to be brought to him. Thus they headed
to the planet, and Nolus stayed behind.

Planetside, Kairus rendezvoused with them and the group ventured
into the Tomb with good hope. The place was darkly beautiful as Paentaen
 noted, but as they grew closer a darkness could be sensed. As the
approached the lava, Santificus noticed blood, unnerving the others. He
started to cast an old ritual, allowing everyone to see the past: The
Sith they were tracking had been forced into the tomb nearby in the
midst of a brutal battle between her and an elite squad of Sith and
troopers. By sheer luck, they were able to detain her long enough to
collapse the tomb on her. To their dismay, she survived the tactic by
locking herself in a self-preserving stasis field.

Cautiously the group was ordered forward. They came across the
ruins and were eventually able to clear the fallen wreckage. The Sith
emerged from the smoke and debris, released from her prison after many
long years. She was ominous, yet thanked the group for her freedom.
Kairus however was enraged, saying she should be put to Imperium use,
not to become a dreadful trifle. Kairus however was cut short.

As the events occurred in front of her, Paentean held a secret.
Ryshias had not successfully broken her possession. He turned and
decapitated the dread guard escorting Santificus, then knocked Kairus
into a wall. After a short duel however, Santificus broke through
Paentean, after she tricked him, but he managed to create a prision out
of hardened lava, capturing her. He ordered Keelis and the Grand
Inquisitor to detain her, and take her to Mos Ares.

After observing the battle, Senna once again thanked Santificus
and the group, and leaving with the datacodes, made her way to a shuttle
 to see Erasis.

## 7/11/15

### *The Apocalypse: Return*

Involved: Arctis, Asavian (mentioned), Eliasara, Erasis, Nolus, Revera

Location: Ice Planet, Unknown Regions

Years had past since the disappearance of Darth Arctis, the Sith
Empire's chief ambassador to the Imperium. Although it was presumed he
died during a voyage into the Unknown Regions, Erasis and Nolus of the
Dread Masters felt his presence and tracked him to an icy world in the
desolate region of space. The Sith was imprisoned in stasis lock, but
Erasis was able to release the ambassador, who revealed the identity of
his captor: Asavian. He began elaborating on his reasons for the
journey, a particularly bothersome, yet familiar, disturbance in the
Force pressed at his mind. He found the tremor strongest on the
uncharted world, and was confronted by armed forces under Asavian's
leadership. The soldiers themselves fell to Arctis' power, but his
adversaries found a way to subdue and imprison him, though his memory of
 capture was far too vague to elaborate upon. The Dread Masters soon
realized they had played into the traitor's hands; Asavian orchestrated
the rescue in order to lure the Masters from their sanctuary. Erasis
dismissed the matter at hand and demanded they return to their Dread
Palace at once, a notion that visibly agitated Arctis. As the group
ventured to the command post established upon their arrival, Arctis
reluctantly expressed his gratitude to the Imperium and promised a
reward in return for freeing him before arranging himself transport to
Dromund Kaas.

## 6/14/15

### *The Apocalypse: Secrets of Taris*

Involved: Xaketh/Echelon, Kairus, Hawk'e, Nezzor, Vicros, Fidelisis, Tykas, Vi'kirr'naam, Amavii (Mentioned), S'renx

Location: Taris

Time had passed since the Imperium had entered war. This new and
formidable force, called the Alliance, had invaded Imperium territory,
causing massive losses and now posing a powerful threat. In the midst of
 the battle, Grand Inquisitor Xaketh sent out a priority alert, calling
available Imperium specialists to the toxic world of Taris. Upon
arriving on the planet, the specialists, including Darth Hawk'e, Darth
Vicros, and General Kairus, met with Xaketh, along with Admiral Nezzor
who also was located planetside. After meeting, Nezzor informed the
specialists that they had discovered that a shipment of chemicals from
Quesh had arrived on Taris. These chemicals were believed to be from the
 Alliance, and could provide useful information on combating the enemy.
Xaketh declared it was vital to recover the shipment, hoping Imperium
scientists would inspect and discover any weaknesses the Aliance may
possess.

Nezzor agreed the mission was vital. After setting up a command
post to communicate to the Imperium, Nezzor sent off the team, allowing
Xaketh to lead the others to the shipment. Xaketh reported that a recon
team had already been sent to find the chemicals, but had lost contact
deep within a cave. The Imperium set off, determined to recover the
shipment and any secrets it may hold. Xaketh brought the team to a cave
infested with rakghouls. The specialists, using their combat skills,
fought through the rakghouls, making their way deeper towards the last
point on communication from the recon team. The rakghouls posed a
minimal threat to the Imperium, as they showed no mercy and worked very
cautiously.

Eventually, the team made it to the point of the recon's team
final location. As they arrived, Xaketh noted that the location was
littered with the bodies of the Imperium recon team. After searching
around the area, the Imperium specialists located a chest, presumably
the shipment of chemicals that the Imperium had been searching for.
However, the chest was enclosed in a forcefield, making it impossible
for the specialists to access it. Xaketh looked around, noticing the
several different consoles and computers in the area. Xaketh believed
one must control the shield around the shipment. The specialists quickly
 spread out, accessing the consoles. As they did, a large group of
rakghouls dropped from the ceiling above. An ambush! The Imperium, after
 an intense fight, dispatched the group of rakghouls. Vicros then
returned to one of the consoles, and after working with it for another
minute, brought down the shield around the chest. As Xaketh approached
the shipment, he reported that is had come from a Republic base on the
planet, and believed that this base was a secret base operated by the
Alliance.

After noting this location, Xaketh told the group that they
should leave. He ordered them to go to an Imperial outpost near the fake
 Republic base for them to regroup and regain their strength. The group
did as told, and they met at the Imperial outpost. After arriving,
Xaketh went over the plan, that there would most likely be a Commander
of the Alliance working and overseeing operations inside the base.
Xaketh believed it would be necessary to capture this commander and
return him to Imperium territory, where he could be interrogated for
answers that could be useful against the Alliance. As they prepared to
head out for the assault, Xaketh received a priority message from
SIMCOM, reporting that he would need to depart from Taris and return to
Voss for dire business. As he left, he placed General Kairus in charge
of the mission to capture the commander.

After Xaketh's departure, Kairus, along with Vicros and Hawk'e
(and others) set out. They approached the base from the side, hoping to
draw the least amount of attention as possible. They stealthily
infiltrated the base, then began searching through the buildings and
bunkers within the base. They continued to search and empty these
bunkers until they came across the one housing the commander. They soon
found it, meeting a masked man working on a console. He turned to greet
them, announcing that they could never stop the Alliance and his
"Master". Kairus, determined for answers, demanded that this commander
reveal the goals, intentions, and leadership of the Alliance. The
commander refused, remaining undying and loyal. It was clear he would
not reveal any information for the Imperium.

At this, Kairus and the others drew their weapons, engaging in a
duel with the commander. However, the man was skilled and geared,
disappearing into stealth and striking from the shadows. Kairus was soon
 defeated and injured by the commander's techniques. However, the other
Imperium specialists outnumbered the man, soon defeating and forcing him
 to his knees. By then, Kairus had recovered enough to move. He demanded
 that the commander reveal all the secrets of the Alliance and provide
answers. The commander negotiated, saying if the Imperium would allow
him to escape, he would reveal crucial information. Kairus attempted to
squeeze the information out of the man, but he would not crack. The
Alliance commander was then knocked out, and brought back to Imperium
territory where he was imprisoned.

With the mission complete, the Imperium specialists returned to
safe territory. They made their way to the Sovereign, where the Lord
Hand, Darth Fidelisis had called a priority meeting on such short
notice. The specialists from Taris, along with Darth Tykas and Darth
Vi'kirr'naam came to the meeting. Fidelisis then revealed that the
Imperium had recently received a recorded message from an unknown party.
 Upon playing the recording, it showed the same man who had recently
been captured on Taris, the Alliance Commander. The message revealed
that the Imperium had played right into his hands, taking the bait on
Taris and dividing their attention and specialists. With the Imperium's
attention on Taris, the Alliance had successfully boarded Princess
Amavii's ship and kidnapped her. At this the Imperium raged, wondering
what the Alliance wanted with Amavii and if they would make any demands.
 Darth Tykas, the lover of Amavii, took the kidnapping personally, yet
remained calm in appearance. Additionally, the Imperium believed that
the losses the Imperium had been enduring was due to an Alliance mole
within Imperium ranks. After the meeting concluded, Darth S'renx went on
 to interrogate members of the Imperium to learn the identity of this
mole.

Days after the mission on Taris and the priority meeting, Darth
S'renx visited the imprisoned Alliance commander from Taris. S'renx
appeared to be looking for answers. He believed he could convince the
commander to give answers by being decent and comforting to the man. The
 imprisoned commander stated that he might share information if he was
given a good meal, specifically, bantha steak. S'renx brought the meal
and utensils to the commander, hoping he would share the answers.
However, it was a trick! The commander grabbed the knife from the
utensils laid out before him, instantly cutting his own throat. The
commander had killed himself, silencing himself from revealing any
information or answers to the Imperium. The one source that could help
them combat the Alliance was destroyed, leaving the Imperium, once more,
 at a disadvantage.

## 6/12/15

### *The Apocalypse: Trap over Gand*

Involved: Loret, Bhula, S'renx, Si'alla, Erasis, Nolus

Location: Sovereign

Supreme Commander Loret called for a Council Meeting to discuss a
 message she had received from the captured planet of Quesh from
Imperium soldiers who were left behind in the invasion. These soldiers
had been hiding in Quesh’s many mines to avoid detection and had been
secretly observing the enemy for any insights into who they were or
their goal. The message from the soldier revealed 3 things to the
council about their new enemy. One, that this was no “alliance”, all of
the enemies were actually seemingly under the mental control of one
entity, much like the Hive Minds of the Killiks. Two, that the chemical
factories on Quesh had not stopped production, but in fact had
production increased, creating a new mysterious chemical compound. The
last piece of information was that the enemy was building up forces on
border worlds of Sector 6 in preparation for a major assault on the
other Sectors.

The Council began talks on what to do with this new information, with
plans ranging from attacking Quesh to completely ignoring the
information entirely. But before the Council could settle on a defined
plan of action, alerts came in that reported that the Imperium planet of
 Gand was under attack, but not from the South, but from the West. The
Council immediately went to the situation room to command the defense
fleet, with Supreme Commander Loret commanded to lead the defense of
Gand from the Tyrant, the flagship of the Gand fleet. The battle soon
began, one that would soon echo throughout the Imperium.

The battle began slowly, with the enemy fleet slowly filtering
through the asteroids that strangely were spread about in the system,
and with the Imperium settling into a defense line. The battle continued
 to progress slowly, with each side slowly moving towards each other,
the Imperium whole fleet moved through the field, but only a fraction of
 the enemy fleet moving to fight. The battle icked up when the Imperium
fleet dispatched their bombers, but were countered when the enemy
launched their own interceptors which quickly dispatched most of the
Imperium bombers, but then were destroyed by the approaching Imperium
Terminuses. The enemy fleet suddenly seemed to break down, with their
fleet beginning to move erratically, with Loret took advantage of,
moving quickly to damage the enemy fleet, and quickly taking over the
center of the battlefield.

But suddenly, the Voice Bhula shouted out for a Imperium retreat
just as the enemy ships turned their fire on the center asteroid,
causing it to erupt in a huge explosion that took out all of the nearby
ships. The Imperium spectators could only watch as the explosion ignited
 a chain reaction throughout the asteroid field, causing many of the
other asteroids to similarly explode. The effect was almost
instantaneous, destroying much of the Imperium fleet, leaving only the
Harrowers, heavily damaged to fend for themselves. The Imperium was
shocked, and demanded that they restablish contact with oret aboard her
ship, and they did, only to have Loret express her regret in failing the
 Imperium in defending Gand. The rest of the invading fleet soon
destroyed the remaining Imperium fleet with ease, silencing Loret
forever.

It became clear, the trap had been sprung…..

## 5/31/15

### *The Apocalypse: Battle for Quesh*

Involved: Xaketh, Salvatus/Bhula, Tykas, S'renx, Si'alla, Vicros, Candicia, Jaesari, Daenerys, Erasis

Location: Sovereign, Quesh

Salvatus called a meeting to be briefed on the situation with
Vitiate and the status of the Imperium capital Voss. During the meeting,
 he inquired who personally fought against Vitiate, and when Salvatus
was told that S'renx fought valiantly, extended his hand to congratulate
 S'renx for his service. But when S'renx told the Emperor's hand,
Salvatus began reacting strangely, and soon hit the floor and was
unresponsive. Members of the Imperium quickly rushed to Salvatus side to
 assist him, but could do nothing to help the Emperor. Grandmaster Tykas
 quickly enacted Protocol Zero, in which several ships enter into
Sovereign space and hailed the Sovereign, informing the Imperium members
 they were there to protect the Emperor and they needed Salvatus
transported to their ship. Xaketh lifted Salvatus as Imperium members
rushed their Emperor to the Hanger, where Salvatus was safely
transported to Fleet Zero which left soon afterwards. Just as Fleet Zero
 left, the Lord Hand sent out an alert informing the Imperium that a
unidentified fleet had just entered Quesh space.

The Imperium members quickly ran to the War Room on the Sovereign
 to combat this new threat. Upon entering the War Room, the Imperium was
 informed that the invading fleet was not just from one fraction, but
was comprised of ships from the Hutts, Republic, and even Empire. The
invaders began landing troops on Quesh's surface and invading Imperium
defense emplacements. The Imperium decided that to win, a two-prong
defense was need, so most of the Imperium headed to Quesh's surface,
while Bhula and Candicia lead the space battle from the Sovereign. On
the surface, Xaketh and Tykas worked togeather to destory the captured
Quesh plantary cannons, and disrupted the enemy's communication network,
 while the others worked to stop the enemy at their landing zones. After
 defeating two of the enemy's commanders at their landing zones, the
Impeium forces cut off a prototype Hutt War droid and managed to defeat
it. The Imperium foces then recieved a communication from the enemy
leader, who was prepared to surrender, but only to the Preator. Preator
Si'alla agreed to meet to accept the surrender in the tunnels under
Attis Station, as long as the enemy stoped their assult, to which the
enemy agreed.

The Space battle was progressing evenly, with the Imperium forces
 holding their own, but were slowly losing ground. The Imperium fleet
was hoping for renforcements, but were shocked when they learned that
their renforements were under attack on Kessel. The Imperium was even
more surprised when Imperium foces at Centares sent out an alert that
they were under attack. Bhula ordered piority renforcements to Centares
instead of Quesh.

When Si'alla met in the Quesh tunnels, the enemy eader revealed
the meeting to be a trap, and activiated the the panel ouside the room,
letting the natural Quesh poision flow into the room where Si'alla was.
Si'alla so felt the effects of the chemicals, falling into a coma. As
this happened, the enemy fleet suddenly opened fire, destorying much of
the remaining Imperium fleet. Bhula then called for a retreat from
Quesh, calling everyone back to the Sovereign.

Sector 6 had fallen.

## 5/30/15

### *The Return of the Emperor:* The Last Stand

Involved: Ryshias/Thermophilus, Loret/Kairus/Carget, Paentaen, S'renx, Xaketh, Iax/Vrahal/Noctus, Vladrick, Ish'thari

Location: Voss Council Chamber, Nightmare Lands on Voss, Corrupted Gorma-Koss.

Problem: The former Sith Emperor, Vitiate, seeks revenge on the
Imperium for constantly ruining his plans. He wishes to end their
interference by attacking and destroying their capital world of Voss.
Vitiate's presence spreads over the planet as he had corrupted armies of
 Gormak and is using them in endless slaughter. The Imperium's finest
heroes, led by Darth Ryshias, must travel over the planet to cripple
Vitiate's armies and stop his ritual before he consumes all of the
planet's life. But the Imperium is not prepared for what is to come....

Aftermath: Ryshias sacrifices himself, stopping the Emperor's
ritual and destroying the Emperor's pawns. Vitiate, angered by the
Imperium's endless interference, leaves Imperium space. Ryshias is saved
 by an ancient ritual from Thermophilus, and returns to life.

The day the Imperium had prepared for, for so long, had finally
arrived. As the Imperium went about their business, a dark presence
appeared on their capital planet of Voss, rapidly spreading throughout
the world. It became apparent to the Imperium's powerful force-users,
such at Ryshias, that a grand crisis was rising on Voss. Not to long
after the darkness landed on Voss, Deputy Minister Xaketh sent a
priority message for the High Council and any Imperium officials to
convene at the Voss High Council Chamber as soon as possible. The
members of the council arrived quickly, led by Ryshias, composed of
Paentaen, Srenx, Vladrick, and Ish'thari. Darth Xaketh and Grand Moff
Loret stood in the council chamber as they had been awaiting the group's
 arrival. They quickly filled them in on the situation.

From what the Imperium had discovered, the former Sith Emperor,
Vitiate, had attacked the Imperium's capital world of Voss. From the
catastrophe on Ziost, the Imperium hypothesized that the Sith Emperor
planned to conduct a ritual on Voss to consume all the life on the
world, just as it had been done on Ziost. The Emperor had also taken
control of many Gormak on the planet and was using them to assault the
Imperium's cities on the planet. Evacuations had also begun for Imperium
 citizens. Then, Ryshias, using his connection to Vitiate, believed that
 the Emperor planned to conduct the ritual from the Dark Heart of the
Nightmare Lands, where the dark side was most powerful on Ziost. As they
 discussed their strategies, the group became aware that Darth Iax,
prisoner of the Imperium, had escaped his cell and taken control of an
Imperium Dreadnaught. Though, rather than order his arrest, Grand Moff
Loret authorized Darth Iax to take control of part of the fleet, knowing
 his battle expertise could be useful to the Imperium.

Knowing they had little time, the group quickly set out to find
and stop the Emperor's ritual. Grand Moff Loret decided to stay on Voss
and coordinate efforts of where the fleet could bombard the possessed
soldiers to minimize damage. The group soon arrived in the Nightmare
Lands, and after discussing their plans for attacking, set out for the
Dark Heart. They mauled through possessed Gormak and Voss alike, until
finally coming upon the Emperor's host, Kairus. Kairus had formerly been
 a Sith Commander in the Imperium, but he had been possessed by the
Emperor a few weeks before. Vitiate, using Kairus as a host, taunted the
 Imperium, causing them too chase him in the Dark Heart. Eventually,
they caught up to the madman, S'renx launching himself at the Sith.
After a quick duel, S'renx's power in the force triumphed the possessed
Kairus' powers, forcing Kairus to flee deeper into the Dark Heart.

Ryshias and Paentaen chased after the man, soon finding him. They
 both engaged the man in a lightsaber duel, Kairus being able to hold
out against the two. After a while, Kairus gained the upper hand,
dealing a devastating blow to Ryshias and knocking him out. Paentaen,
engraged by Ryshias' defeat, let out all her rage, brutally hurting
Kairus and defeating him. As he fell, the Emperor spoke through him,
mocking the Imperium for their fear of him. Vitiate then went on to
reveal that the Imperium had fallen into a trap, as he had lured them
far from the true location of the ritual, and they could never stop him
in time. The Emperor then left Kairus' body, allowing Kairus to take
control of himself. Kairus, badly injured, told the Imperium that the
Emperor's true location to conduct the ritual was in the heart of
Gorma-Koss, where the Emperor had surrounded himself with an army of
possessed Gormak. After Ryshias had recovered from his injury, the
Imperium set out to Gorma-Koss, desperately hoping to stop Vitiate.

When they entered the area, Ryshias reminded them that they were
very short on time, and had to do anything necessary to stop Vitiate and
 save the world. They quickly went into the area, cutting down possessed
 Gormak and making their way to the center. As they made their way, they
 found Carget, the Emperor's pawn and voice from Ziost. Carget laughed
at the Imperium's arrival, saying they were far too late to stop him.
The group then engaged him in an intense battle, where he was eventually
 defeated. But Vitiate had another trick up his sleeve. As Carget
appeared to be defeated, he called for aid, and another man, Darth
Noctus, appeared, who was revealed to be the Emperor's new Wrath and
apprentice.

Both the possessed Carget and Noctus engaged in battle with the
Imperium. The battle was long and fierce, as the two's combined powers
were strong enough to combat the Imperium's powers. Meanwhile, Ryshias
had apparently lost himself in his infinite rage, and had become
increasingly hard to contain. His anger for the Emperor was overpowering
 his mind and all he wanted to do was destroy and kill. With Ryshias
becoming an issue for the Imperium, Noctus and Carget were able to
overpower the Imperium, pushing them back. However, Darth Vrahal had
been watching from afar, and as the Emperor had gained an advantage,
Vrahal secretly made his way behind Noctus, eventually getting close
enough and stabbing the Sith. Noctus then fell, leaving Carget alone. As
 Ryshias seemed to be recovering from his rage, Carget knew he could not
 stand alone. He went to run, but S'renx sliced him at his side and he
fell. As he attempted to rise, Ish'thari shot Carget in the back, once
more crippling him. However, he would not accept defeat, and using his
powers, stunned the Imperium, then used the force to levitate and lift
himself away.

With Noctus dead, Vrahal join the Imperium team, and they set out
 to follow Carget and end him. When they finally found him, Carget
appeared to be meditating on a rock. The Imperium approached, but found a
 tablet. Xaketh read the tablet, revealing that it was "forbidden
knowledge" and should not be interacted with. But then the possessed
Carget awoke, jumping down and laughing at the Imperium. His wounds from
 before had begun to rapidly heal, as he was recovering his strength.
But the Imperium were quite angry, as they were done chasing him and
this would be his final stand. But the possessed Carget maniacally
smiled, stating there was something that they didn't know about their
Emperor's Hand, Ryshias. Ryshias was angered and demanded that the man
shut up, but he did not. He went on to reveal that Ryshias had always
been his true voice and host, and Ryshias had been the one who had done
the majority of the killing on Ziost. It all made sense: the reason
Ryshias had always been upset, the reason he had taken the death of
Ziost so personally... It was because HE caused it. He had served
Vitiate and had slaughtered hundreds on Ziost.

Ryshias was once more consumed by rage. He, alone, jumped at
Carget, attempting to slaughter the man. But Carget took advantage of
Ryshias' recklessness, quickly subduing him. Carget then put his own
fingers on Ryshias' forehead, and Ryshias immediately became possessed.
The Imperium was horrified to see their Emperor's Hand, their respected
leader, and their admired friend, turned against them into a puppet for
the monstrosity that was Vitiate. They begged him to break Vitiate's
control, but Vitiate talked through Ryshias, revealed that Ryshias truly
 was gone. Both the possessed Ryshias and Carget then channeled their
powers together, forcing the Imperium to fight back. Carget and Ryshias
together were most than formidable, creating massive amounts of
lightning and dark energy that the Imperium could barely resist. Ryshias
 and Carget's defenses were strong, and the Imperium's attacks could
barely hurt them. Even Paentaen's greatest abilities couldn't do
anything major to the puppets.

All of the group began to be defeated, S'renx questioning if this
 was truly the end. In unison, Vitiate laughed through Carget and
Ryshias, stating that the Imperiums time was up. As they looked behind
themselves, both Ryshias and Carget stared at the tablet of forbidden
knowledge. It began sparking with dark energy, and then began emitting
rays of death. The ritual was about to begin, and the world would be
consumed and turned into a lifeless planet. But as the two were
distracted by the tablet, Paentaen let out the last of her energy,
creating a blast of pure lightning, and throwing it all at Ryshias.
Ryshias, taken by surprise was hit by the lightning and thrown into the
tablet. But as he hit the lightning shocked him and relased him from the
 Emperor's control. As Ryshias was back in control of himself, he
realized it was too late to stop the ritual. But he knew of one last way
 to stop the Emperor.

The possessed did not care for Ryshias' freedom, as the ritual
was about to be complete. But Ryshias, with a sad heart, knew what had
to be done. He threw a push of force energy at the Imperium group,
blasting them backwards and far from himself and Carget. Ryshias then
took out his lightsaber, and as Carget tried to stop him, Ryshias
slashed the tablet of forbidden knowledge. Immediately, the tablet
blasted open, filling Ryshias with lots of dark energy. It just kept
coming and coming and he kept absorbing it. Ryshias looked at the
Imperium one last time before doing what had to be done. The massive
amounts of dark energy were too much for his physical body, and soon
overwhelmed him. Ryshias' final act charged all of the dark energy
inside his body into a massive explosion, as he erupted into an enormous
 blast consuming both him and Carget and shaking the entire world...

When the area finally cleared, the Imperium found the unmoving
bodies of both Carget and Ryshias. As they ran to Ryshias, they found no
 sign of dark energy. They realized what had happened: Ryshias had
absorbed the Emperor's dark ritual, and contained it so it would not
destroy the entire world. However, it appeared that the contained ritual
 had destroyed both Ryshias and Carget. The Imperium was mournful over
the death of Ryshias. They knew he had committed a noble sacrifice, and
were saddened by his death. As they looked over the two corpses, the
Emperor's voice came to them for a final time, admitting that Ryshias
had stopped his ritual. But he reminded the Imperium that he could never
 be stopped, and never be defeated, and would continue to consume people
 like Ryshias. He then bid them farewell, promising that he was done
with them... for now. As Vitiate's voice left the group's minds, they
also realized the dark presence over Voss had completely disappeared.

Though, they remained at the spot, looking down at the sacrifice
Ryshias. However, suddenly from no where, an apparition appeared. The
group looked at the apparition, realizing it was Ryshias' former master,
 Thermophilus, who was extremely gifted in the force. Thermophilus
smiled proudly, impressed, honored, and saddened by Ryshias' death. He
waved his hand, as time seemed to freeze, and a strange, inexpiable
anomaly occurred. When time resumed, the Imperium found both Ryshias and
 Carget appear to awaken. They were all filled with joy as Ryshias
returned, Paentaen going to hug him. Vrahal, knowing Ryshias would
punish him for his mistakes, attempted to subtly leave before Ryshias
saw him. However, Ryshias stopped him reminding it would be pointless to
 run from justice. Vrahal understood, and acknowledged that he would
make amends for his mistakes. As Ryshias stood up, Carget, who was now
free of the Emperor's control, conveyed his apologies for all that had
occurred. Ryshias forgave him, reminding him that it had never actually
been his fault as he was just a puppet. Carget then walked off,
promising he would make amends for his mistakes someday.

As Carget left, the group was contacted by the military, telling
them that Vitiate truly had left the planet, and the possessed soldiers
had regained consciousness. The group talked with one another, before
returning to safer territory. As Ryshias and Paentaen talked, they
realized they had been through so much together, and their relationship
had bonded them much farther than Master and Apprentice, and even simple
 friends. Ryshias then went on to adopt Paentaen as hiw own. The
Imperium once against returned to a state of peace and organization.
Though, the Sith Emperor had done quite a number on the Imperium, yet he
 was hardly their greatest threat. The Imperium's greatest challenge was
 yet to come....

### *Relics of the Past*

#### Prelude

From the ashes of Balmorra's Sundari province, a mysterious prisoner
of war, in critical condition, is rushed to Mos Ares's medical facility
in a desperate attempt to recover information on the arise of a
mysterious entity. With the entire area mysteriously quarantined, Darth
Si'alla Va'lenn, a notoriously skilled healer, while healing to man
discovers a terrible secret...

#### Chapter I: The Trial of Darth Iax

Date: May 8th, 2015

Locaton: Mos Ares Justice Chamber; Darth Noctus's Abandoned Nar
Shaddaa Base
Dragged before Prince Sefran in chains, the notorious traitor Darth Iax
is brought before a military tribunal to face judgement for his crimes.
No tears are shed for this filthy scoundrel; some didn't even hesitate
to spit on him. Yet it didn't seem to sway him. Si'alla, and few others,
 could tell he was not in his right mind. There was one question,
however, that eluded everyone's mind when casting shame upon Darth Iax;
why was he found in the Balmorran Arms Factory. Interestly enough, he
was found by an Imperium infantry unit with a grevious blaster wound to
the spine.

Through his ramblings, Darth Iax managed to choke out his
connections to the hermit Darth Noctus, a mysterious messenger
previously believed to have been a mere hermit roaming about Mos Ares,
spewing mysterious legends and myths.

Iax's denial of his treason did not deter the tribunal's vote.
Still, the man called Noctus sparked some interest. Ordering the traitor
 back to his cell, Prince Sefran tasked a strike team (led by Captain
Ze'doss and Si'alla Va'lenn) to journey to Nar Shaddaa, where Iax
claimed this seemingly non-threatening Sith was hiding out.

Upon arriving, the strike team was met with an almost empty
hideout, save for finding an prisoner; a young lady who had seemingly
been tormented by her captor. After having been nearly killed by a Force
 choke, used by an invisible man, Captain Ze'doss escorted her back to
the landing pad for transport to the Sovereign.

Meanwhile, Si'alla and her followers sweeped the area until they
discovered a man in the antechamber, wearing a distinct bone mask and
smelling of blood; Darth Noctus. In a brief monologue, Darth Noctus
boasted of his betrayal toward Darth Iax, ordering his own troops to
fire upon him. "The Emperor is my true master," he said. "Darth Iax was
naive; his lack of vision was his undoing."

In a brief duel, Darth Noctus was defeated by Darth Si'alla's
strike team, yet he disappeared just as quickly as he appeared. Many
questions were left unanswered. What was Darth Noctus's vendetta? How
did Darth Iax survive and why was he working for the Emperor? Most of
all, how deep was the Emperor's influence?

#### Chapter II: Noctus's Chicanery

Date: May 17th, 2015

Location: Sovereign; Quesh Mining Facilities

Those Involved: Natalya, Iax, Vi'kirr'naam, Crimean

As Darth Iax slowly recovered from the Emperor's sway on him, he
agreed to assist the Imperium in their effort, realizing the danger the
Emperor represented. He began to remember his planning with the Emperor,
 and Noctus. The triumvirate, they called themselves. In this planning,
the triumvirate decided that the way to weaken the Imperium for war was
to pin them against their greatest rivals; the Hutts.

Not long after this revelation, a series of skirmishes began near
 the southern border. Various ambushes and sneak attacks had wiped out
entire fleets. In the confusion, the Supreme Mogul of the Hutt Cartel
made a declaration of war against the Imperium. By the time the smoke
cleared, it was clear that the Sith Imperium was in a two-front war and
her southern border was exposed. Desperate action was needed.

On the Imperium world of Quesh, an important industrial world in
the Imperium's southern provinces, a prominent Hutt Lord, Vorga,
remained one of the last Hutts who hadn't completely cut ties with the
Imperium. Briefly, over comm, Vorga agreed to attempt to pacify the
warhawks of the Hutt Council. He also provided provided information to
suspicious troop movements on Quesh. Captain Ze'doss confirmed this, as
well as gathering information from local administrators who noticed a
correlation between mining 'accidents' on Hutt-owned mines, and strange
baradium shipments. With all of this, it seemed clear Darth Noctus was
agitating the Hutts into conflict by sabotaging their property and using
 the Imperium as a scapegoat.

Led by Sith Admiral Darth Natalya and guided by Darth Iax, the
strike team cornered Noctus's saboteurs. Led by a Sith Lord, these
saboteurs attempted to finish their job as the Noctus's acolyte
attempted to hold off the Imperials. Just as the Imperium Sith began to
attack, they suddenly found themselves cornered by mercenaries, all
bearing the insignia of the Hutt Cartel.

"Noctus's paying Vorga good money to see you dealt with," the commander boasted.

Despite the 10 to 1 advantage, their plan ended in a critical
failure, with the saboteurs and betrayers being cut down in the ensuing
firefight, and the Sith being critically injured.. Yet it didn't deter
the young apprentice's will, as he blew the explosive, sacrificing
himself in hopes of taking the strike team with him.

Fortunately, the strike team escaped the blast, with Darth Iax
saving Darth Natalya's life at the near-expense of his own. There was
still a loose end, however. Vorga had betrayed them, it seemed.

Charging toward the palace, the Imperium strike team made quick
work of Vorga's bodyguards and confronted the Hutt Lord in his chamber.
Their suspicions were confirmed as they caught the Hutt red-handed,
speaking to Darth Noctus via holocom, begging him to send more troops.

"You wanted a Hutt Empire," mocked Noctus, "Utilize your own troops."

With that, Noctus left Vorga to confront the team of Sith, who
were quite enraged. Vorga begged for forgiveness, trying to place the
blame on Noctus and offering the Imperium his resources. Undeterred,
Natalya ordered his arrest.

Through a quick slicing of the Hutt's computers, Crimean found
interesting data, indicating Vorga's motives. He wanted a Hutt Empire,
not unlike the Archon on Makeb. Yet it went much deeper than that. He
had plans, even before the war; back during the days of the first Hutt
War, which Darth Iax was originally thought responsible for. It was the
war that brought him onto the Hutt Council in the first place.

The most disturbing thing about is was Noctus's connection to it
all. He had apparently worked with Vorga in plotting the first Hutt War.
 Was Darth Noctus a double agent? And how far does his root in the
Imperium go back? Something much more sinister was at work here. Could
anybody be trusted?

#### Chapter III: Secrets Revealed

Date: May 24th, 2015

Location: Transport Station Five

Those Involved: Iax, Jaesari, Si'alla, Nostrem (Nezzor)

Further search in Vorga's database indicated he had mercenaries
set near Imperial space, not far from Ziost. The Imperium's Military
Intelligence deduced that Darth Noctus's base had to be on Taris, yet
with combination of wreckage, interference and fighting on Taris, it was
 impossible to locate it by traditional means. With no other choice,
Prince Sefran forced Darth Iax to accompany the strike team as their
guide.

Quickly, bitter animosity grew between Iax and Jaesari, the
former who often called into question the latter's prowess. Meanwhile,
Iax grew to resent Si'alla, for her apathy to the Imperium's treatment
toward him.

It grew to a point especially where Iax attempted to run, though
quickly being chased to a wall, by the group. When berated for his
actions, Iax began screaming out in frustration, claiming that he could
feel a disturbance in the Force. Convinced it was Noctus, he angrily
punched the wall.

With no other lead, the team followed Iax's gut-feeling to
Transport Station 5, an abandoned area used for mass transit 300 years
ago. The area was now infested with rakghoul beasts. The team snuck
their way through the station to the lower levels, where the simple
disturbance rapidly escalated to wails and moans. They found themselves
confronted by some sort of spirit; who seemed only...*half*there.

"I *was*Darth Nyriss," she said in an almost dead tone, "I
was the conquerer of Drezzi, destroyer of Melldia, and a member of the
Dark Council. I *am* a slave to his whim."

The man she referred to as *him*, she also referred to as
'the one you called Noctus'. The man named Arrax, who used the name as
his shadowy alias in the nocturnal. He was once a statesman, driven mad
in a desire for power in a hunt for forbidden knowledge on Oricon. His
frenzy for revenge sealed his fate. After his supposed 'death', he
ventured to forbidden parts in hopes of gaining untold power; to become
the Sith'ari.

Darth Noctus had become a Forcewalker, forcing Darth Nyriss in a
hellish existence between life and death. He ultimately wanted to use
that power on the Sith Emperor.

With Si'alla's help, Darth Nyriss was freed from the pitiful
existence and allowed to move on. Meanwhile, on the HoloNet, Darth
Noctus broadcasted himself slaying a top secret strike team of Imperial
Knights: a testament to his growing power. What wasn't clear before was
clear now. Darth Noctus was a rabid animal, and he had to be put down.

#### Chapter IV: The Last Stand

Date: May 30th, 2015
Location: Darth Vrahal's Nar Shaddaa Estate; *Sovereign* and *Valiant*; The Gormak Cannon

Those Involved: Ryshias/Thermophilus, Loret/Kairus/Carget, Paentaen, S'renx, Xaketh, Iax/Vrahal/Noctus, Vladrick, Ish'thari

The Praetor election had been won. Si'alla Va'lenn was to become
Praetor of the Sith Imperium. Darth Vrahal, in celebration, threw a
victory party. In the aftermath, Darth Vrahal summoned to him Darth
Vladrick and S'renx, his own Sith Stalker commander, hoping to sway them
 into a political alliance. Yet things turned sour real quick, even
escalated to a near confrontation with blades. With his own ego in
danger, Darth Vrahal summoned the Hand, Ryshias, hoping to gain the
backing of his newfound ally. The Hand, however, merely laughed at
Vrahal, which caused the Sith Lord to snap. A brief duel broke out, with
 Ryshias easily overpowering Vrahal.

Meanwhile, in Northern Hutt Space, an invasion of the Voss system
 was looking increasingly more likely. With much of the Imperium Armada,
 including Admiral Natalya tied up in fighting near the Hutt Border,
Darth Iax broke his probation and took command of the Fourth Fleet,
while Ryshias rallied a defense Voss. Iax began a blockade of the planet
 to prevent the Emperor from sending in reinforcements, with the Grand
Moff's blessing. No matter what side you were on before that day,
everyone had a common enemy: the Emperor.

Vrahal, detained upon the Sovereign, managed to slay his
Knight-guardsman and escape the Sovereign. With the help of his
mysterious, yet notorious Sith Stalkers, he took command of the
Harrower-class destroyer, *Valiant*, and went rogue (much to Darth
Iax's ire), attempting to land ground units into Gorma-Koss. Despite
this valiant effort, the warship was shot down by the Gormak Cannon,
which had been occupied by the Emperor's forces. Very few troops made it
 to the pods, though Vrahal and his Sith Stalkers managed to escape the
inferno.

The Sith Stalkers, however, were assassins, not warriors. Waves
of possessed Gormak picked off Vrahal's forces until only him and two of
 his Stalkers remained. Vrahal ordered his remaining to retreated to the
 Imperial base; he had a score to settle.

By the time Ryshias's forces had arrived, the Sith Stalkers were
being treated by medical droids. However, their condition was critical,
it seemed. The assassins admitted that Vrahal likely went to the Gormak
Cannon in search of Noctus. Yet despite their master's treasonous
actions, they did not renounce their loyalty to him, even in their dying
 breaths.

Ryshias and his forces ventured to the Gormak cannon, where
Carget and Noctus stood awaiting, with Vrahal in bindings. Noctus
arrogantly mocked the Imperium and Vrahal of their failure, confirming
Nyriss's claims and admitting to them his past.

"I once sought the power of the Dread Masters," Arrax confessed, "Yet I realized I was meant for greater things."

He announced his ascendence to the rank of Shadow Hand, leader of
 the Emperor's Hand, still playing the role of the loyal apprentice. Yet
 the Imperium knew the truth. Darth Noctus was just as power-hungry as
the Emperor. He would betray the Emperor just as he had done to Iax.

Noctus shedded his bone mask, revealing his hideously scarred
face and leaped by his 'master'. Xaketh charged, though in an incredible
 display of power, Noctus fried Xaketh's armor, almost melting it. Now
incredibly speedy, he managed to dislocate the pureblood's saber arm
before he could recover.

Ryshias finally intervened in a frenzy of rage, sending the
madman flying with an Force-charged uppercut. Yet it didn't seem to hurt
 Noctus at all, as the man simply cackled maniacly. The two of them
dueled, using their power of the Force rather than with blades. It was a
 duel of the ages--rage versus madness--ending only in a draw with
Carget and Darth Noctus joining together their power to combat the
combined forces in the Imperium. However, the Imperium's firepower
managed to weaken the two of them. Carget had taken several blaster
wounds, yet Noctus was still going strong.

Carget then suddenly abandoned Noctus, ordering him to hold off
the Imperium. The smug pureblood attempted to finish the Imperium with a
 Force storm, when a horrid revelation came to him. His power was being
drained--siphoned by the Emperor.

"The Emperor has declared you useless," taunted Ryshias.

Panicked, Noctus leaped to the ledge of the Gormak Cannon, and
attempted to siphon the power of the Dark Heart. However, it seemed
Vrahal had escaped his bindings. With a dagger in his hand, he stabbed
Noctus in the back twice and then sliced the Sith's throat, pushing him
off the ledge to the ground below.

As Noctus sat there dying, he could only glance up at Ryshias,
unable to say anything and attempting to grasp at how he could possibly
have been defeated.

With Vrahal rejoining the Imperium team, they ventured north to
the cliffside, where a tablet sat. It was forbidden knowledge, something
 even Sith didn't dare meddle with. The team confronted Carget, who
revealed a shocking revelation. He claimed that Ryshias helped Vitiate
kill hundreds on Ziost. Ryshias had then become possessed by the
Emperor. Paentaen, refusing to believe Carget, attempted to appeal to
Ryshias, to no avail.

With no other choice, the team attempted to attack the Emperor,
yet with no luck. More than once, they were easily pushed back and
defeated by the Emperor. Vitiate, through Carget, mocked the Imperium of
 their fear for him. Yet, Ryshias, through willpower, managed to escape
the Emperor's influence. He attacked the Emperor, sacrificing himself to
 redeem himself for all the devastation he caused on Ziost. Because of
him, the Emperor's reign of terror was over.

The survivors congregated around Ryshias's body, mourning the man
 for his noble sacrifice. Even Vrahal, who had just a day prior been at
odds with the man, felt guilty for not reconciling. Yet something
miraculous happened. A spirit known as Thermophilus, Ryshias's former
master, revived the young lad and Carget.

Vrahal, suddenly realizing how much trouble he'd be in for his
actions against Ryshias, attempted to sneak away. Yet he did not escape
Ryshias's watchful eye. Surprisingly enough, Ryshias didn't seem quite
angry at Vrahal at all.

Later on, after the majority of the parctipates of the battle had
 left to celebrate, Vrahal summoned Ryshias, opening up to him. He
confessed to his relationship with Darth Noctus. Initially, he didn't
think much of the man. Yet after the Quesh battle, he began gaining
interest of the man. After the mission to Taris, rumors of Noctus's
identity leaked to Vrahal. Arrax was Vrahal's father.

Everything Vrahal had valued was a contradiction of Arrax's beliefs. He knew Arrax was always an evil man.

"My only regret was not killing him when I had the chance," Vrahal said solemnly.

It was clear by now that Vrahal was regretful of his actions.
Reassuringly, Ryshias placed a hand on Vrahal's shoulder, telling to the
 man that what he did that day made him a hero.

The Sith Imperium's bloody war with the Emperor had ended that
day, but it would be a lie to say that everything went back to normal.
The damage that Darth Arrax had done over his lifetime would effect the
Imperium for many years, and the monstrous Vitiate would remain a figure
 feared and hated for the devastation he and his followers were capable
of.

It was up to the Imperium whether or not the changes made by Arrax would be for better or for worse.

## 5/28/15

### *Missing*

Involved: Andrekios

Prince Andrekios has been missing for several months now. With
all hope lost, all search parties have been called off and Andrekios was
 presumed dead. He is succeeded by his son Filan.

## 05/24/15

### *The Return of the Emperor: As Above, So Below.*

Involved: Ryshias as Ryshias/Thermophilus/GM, Paentaen, Si'alla, S'renx, Belleva, Erasis as Terrorex.

Location: Makeb.

Ryshias, who was reunited with the Sith Empire at the time, felt
the presence of the Sith Emperor in the planet Makeb. After some
investigation, he collected that the Emperor was trying to use the
ritual once again in the planet. He called upon the Imperium, with
Belleva, Si'alla, Paentaen and S'renx responding the call.

The group meet in Makeb, organizing themselves as Ryshias briefed
 them on the situation. He told them Terrorex, Vitiate's minion, was
using a couple of Corrupted Jedi's to make the ritual work, as they hid
in a labyrinth of caves in one of the mesas. The group moved after the
briefing, making ways into the caves before they stumbled upon Terrorex.

The man greeted them with the Emperor's Voice. A battle soon
begun not after, with S'renx turning on his comrades as he was
controlled by the Emperor's influence. The death of the Jedi, at the
hands of a enraged Ryshias and a worried Paentaen, did stooped the
ritual, but Terrorex was left, alive.

The Emperor's henchmen fighted back, and only the combined strike
 of Paentaen and Ryshias could destroy the man's power, as Belleva and
Si'alla snapped S'renx back into conscience. The resulting battle
destabilized the caves, making it crumble. In the final moments,
Terrorex told them to run, free of the Emperor's influence, he died
under the rocks, as the group escaped.

The Imperium saved Makeb...but the future held a darker turn of events for them...

## 05/17/15

### *The Return of the Emperor: The Hydra's Thousand Heads.*

Involved: Ryshias as GM/Thermophilus/Ryshias., Paentaen,
Kairus/Loret, Relonic, Candicia/Spectre, Xaketh/Vemara, Si'alla,
Tharren/Harrdara, S'renx, Erasis/Santificus/Terrorex.

Location: Mos Ares, Sovereign Medical bridge, Abandoned department block in Dromund Kaas, Belsavis prison, Hoth landscape.

Mos Ares was silent for a long while. The planet, along the
galaxy, was sensing a feeling of freezing cold, like the shadow of death
 posing itself above everyone. The first one to advert this was Ryshias,
 who was staring at the horizon, meditating what could have been the
source of such odd feeling.

It was not for more than brief seconds then all Force-users in
the galaxy felt the cold, chilling, feeling of the death going through
their minds and spines. Like a hurricane, death swallowed all living
beings in Ziost in the matter of seconds, the planet being rendered
lifeless by a sudden wave of a death energy. The planet was death and
hollow, as it became less than a shadow of it's former self.

The Imperium felt the hit, being the Wrath the most affected by
the enduring pain of Ziost, feeling all his hopes destroyed in one swift
 movement. The Emperor did his move, he completed the ritual, and he
promised to do the same on the galaxy, one planet at a time. The
Imperium resolved to stop Vitiate at any cost, position that Ryshias,
even in his weakened state, backed, as he pushed to hunt some of the
Emperor's agent he could felt in the galaxy.

After sensing in the Force one of the Emperor's agent in
Belsavis, Ryshias and the Imperium's special ops team with him traveled
to Belsavis, in order to stop the man from spreading the ritual in the
prison world. Ryshias and the team arrived planet side.

After a brief review of the objective, Ogun the Destroyer, and
reorganizing their duties, the group finally set course to confront the
Emperor's agent. After going through the initial jungles, the group
stumbled upon a group of droids, who engaged the group just before
Xaketh launched his saber at them.

After dispatching the group, they fight several prisoners, they
already under the Emperor's control, after ravaging through a large
group, they saw Ogun. The group engaged the man, who was controlled by
the Emperor and had a great power in the Force. After the lightning
storm was repelled by the group, S'renx confronted the man in duel,
defeating him after an extensive fight that even forced Paentaen to use
her Battle meditation.

Ryshias noted the Emperor's presence in Hoth, stating that that,
even if it was in a different form, he could note it was the Emperor's
energy there. After the group resupplied, and some left and others came,
 they landed on Hoth. Following Ryshias to the place where he noticed
the presence of the Emperor, they found Terrorex, the Sith traitor.

After some dialogue, Terrorex conquered Kairus mind with the
Emperor's influence, turning him against the group. With a weakened
Ryshias, and one man down, the group decided to depart the planet, after
 leaving Terrorex to take Kairus. The Sovereign medical center where the
 last place they traveled, where Ryshias and Paentaen, who also
succumbed to an unknown power that kept them down, were treated.

A mysterious voice responded to their questions. The voice said
their condition could be treated in Dromund Kaas, where the origin of
the voice was. Si'alla, S'renx, Erasis, Loret, accompanied by Ryshias
and Paentaen in stretchers, arrived at the scene.

The man behind the voice was no other than Darth Thermophilus,
the old Master of Ryshias. The group dialogue with Thermophilus possible
 options to cure both of their ill-fated comrades. Thermophilus
explained that the bond was overloaded by their pain, and that the
addition of a third member could help ease the overload for a brief
period of time, before it overloaded again. Thermophilus said it was a
way to stop this, but he needed that Ryshias was awake for it to be
discovered.

After S'renx was binded to Paentaen and Ryshias, Thermophilus
ordered the group to go, as their friends were already safe and awake
again. The Imperium lives to fight another day...

## 05/16/15

### In Defense of Quesh

Involved: Natalya, Candicia, Harrdara, S'renx, Typharial, Ruu'san

Location: Quesh, Space above Quesh

Natalya, upon being promoted to Vice Admiral of the Navy, had
recieved word from non-commissioned Officer Commander Harrdara that
pirate attacks backed by the Exchange were starting to become all too
frequent near the Imperium and Hutt coalition mining efforts on Quesh.
She began to gather a small force to combat this threat, which included
the Apprentice S'renx, and upon which Ruu'san entered the room and
expressed interest in the defense of their operations on Quesh. After a
report on all the Arms, Armaments, and other such details of the Pirates
 Natalya could find from Intelligence and Harrdara himself she began to
formulate a plan to deal with these Pirates once and for all...

Harrdarra suggested they lure the Pirates in with bait in the
form of a Hutt shipment of Adrenals, which Natalya gladly accepted.
After conversing with the Hutts they agreed to be the bait, and Nat
gathered what forces she could muster, which were three Battlecruisers
of the Imperial Navy. Harrdara was placed in command of the Operation in
 Space, and Harrdara, S'ren, and Ruu'san boarded the Battlecruiser Wrath
 and prepared to jump to Hyperspace directly on top of the Pirate Fleet,
 which consisted of a few Warships, mostly Freighters, and a Frigate.
Natalya planned to destroy the Warships, but deactivate the Freighters
with Ion Cannons and infiltrate them with an elite strike Force
consisting of S'renx and Harrdara, hoping to perhaps salvage weaponry
and armor they could use in place of their soldier's rather poor
equipment...

Meanwhile, on Tatooine, Natalya was overseeing this all when
Typharial snuck up behind her, mimicking her voice when she spoke over
the holocall rather annoyingly. When finished, and irritated, Natalya
turned around and asked with irritation in her voice what Typharial
wanted. Typharial began to flirt rather much with Natalya, all of which
Natalya had absolutely no time for as she explained how she must head
out for Quesh immediately to prepare the defenses of their mining
operation in case Pirates were to attack on the ground as well.
Typharial then insisted upon coming along, and the two set out for Quesh
 together...

Harrdara and his team jump out of Hyperspace directly on top of
the Pirate Fleet, and upon seeing themselves outgunned and led into a
trap they began to disperse wildly. Harrdara's Battle Cruisers opened
fire on the Warships. Their Ion Batteries disabled the Freighters and
the Turbolasers locked onto the Warshiped and fired. One of the warships
 was destroyed, however the other ships were fast and evaded turbolaser
fire. Bent on getting something out of this mess the rest fled to the
Surface, preparing to assault the Imperium Mines there...

Ruu'san, seeing the Pirates scatter to the ground, communicated
with Natalya whom had just arrived on the ground with Typharial to
expect trouble, and that Ruu'san would be joining them shortly. Natalya
nodded, and turned to Typharial, whom still trying to flirt with her,
told him to expect trouble. Typharial responded that there was nothing
to worry about now that he was here, and proceeded to ask if Natalya
would be free for a drink later that night. Natalya let out a sigh and
proceeded by saying that they should just focus on the task ahead,
giving him a -maybe- to the drink request...

S'renx and Harrdarra infiltrated one of the Freighters. S'renx
went ahead, rendered invisible by the force, and overheard the Exchange
Pirates saying they had a bone to pick with the Cartel thanks to unpaid
debts, and they were complaining about how this was not going to plan at
 all. S'renx further discovered they housed a major Armory where a
majority of the guards were stationed, as well as a Medical Chamber and a
 room where their Leader was screaming furiously at the engineers to fix
 their engines. Harrdara catches up with S'renx and the two began their
attack, throwing in Ion Grenades to render most of the Guards
defenseless, save for a massive Houk named Jak, who was the bosses
Lieutenant. They proceeded to engage the Houk in combat, whom proved a
formidable opponent for the two, S'renx' lightning had little affect on
his armor and Harrdara's knife broke upon impact. After throwing
Harrdara across the room, S'renx mustered the force to crush Jak's legs
with the Force. Jak, now crippled, attempted to deal one last blow to
S'renx but he dissappeared, then reappeared behind Jak, stabbing him in
the spine with a Dual bladed lightsaber. After seeing their Lieutenant
fall the rest of the Guards quickly surrendered, and the Crime Boss was
soon captured. After an escape pod was secured by Imperium forces
Harrdara gathered the Pirate Guards and all the Barradium they had
horded and stashed it into the Armory, locking them in it. After
escaping Harrdara detonated the Barradium, destroying the Freightor.

On Quesh Natalya and Typharial were finalizing their defense
preparations when Ruu'san, and much to everyone's surprise, the Empress
herself: Candicia, arrived to help. Upon exchanging formalities and
mounting their pets; Candicia her Veractyl, Ruu'san her mount given by
her Husband, and Natalya her personal War Walker, the group was
interrupted by a Soldier yelling out that Pirates were incoming. A group
 of about thirty-five Pirates, alongside Seven hacked Wardroids from the
 Imperium, most likely taken from other mines, began their assault on
Natalya's defenses. A War Droid targeted Candicia's Veractyl, and unable
 to get out of the way in time her Varactyl was killed instantly.
Natalya moved her walker in front of Her Empress and her Veractyl as she
 began to fire Lasers from a mounted Gun on her walker to cover them. As
 Candicia grieved the death of her faithful pet Typharial jumped into
the fray with Lightsabers ablaze, slashing to bits the War Walker that
dared to harm the Empress. After her grievance the Empress drew her
saber, and in all of her righteous fury she descended upon the Pirates,
cutting down the ones who killed her beloved fight. In the midst of the
Chaos Typharial was shot point blank in the chest with a blaster bolt,
and fell. Right as Natalya began to call for a Medic Typharial rose,
switching between the body of his possessed brother Relonic and
Typharial himself, he went into a fury alongside Candicia, and the two
together carved such carnaged that only three Pirates managed to flee
for their lives. On the way back Typharial fell, exhausted from such
exhertion. Ruu'san was immediately on the scene, and with her Medical
expertise carried and treated the exhausted man...

Natalya and Candicia proceeded ahead to reclaim one of the mines
lost in the attack. After clearing the entrance of War Droids and
unbounding some imprisoned Soldier's they began their offense to reclaim
 the mine. Near the end, there was a Ventilation room with a large group
 of Pirates and bound Soldier's. The Pirates were armed to the teeth and
 there were atleast Thirty of them. Seeing that they were outnumbered
Candicia decides to go a different route and locks the Pirates in the
room, as well as Natalya's Soldier's, and disabled the ventilation
system. Natalya and the men they had freed watched in horror as both
comrade and enemy alike suffocated to death. Candicia frowned at this,
and apologized to Natalya about her actions, stating they would be
remembered as heroes. Natalya said with some forlorn that she wished to
create a Monument, not just for these soldier's, but for every brave
hero who fell in battle this day. Candicia said that was the least she
could do for them, and left, giving the remaining troops the order to go
 to a Cantina. Natalya entered the Chamber, retrieving the bodies of the
 Soldier's and promising herself to write to their families...

(( Logged by Natalya ))

## 05/10/15

### *The Return of the Emperor: Hell's Gates*

Involved: Ryshias as Ryshias/Drakken, Vrahal, Salvatus as
Salvatus/Bhula, Kataret as Carget/Loret, Erasis as Citadel/Terrorex,
Paentaen, Ruu'san, Ray'ak, Si'alla, Typherial, K'aryssa.

Location: Sovereign, Ziost Military Outpost Aurek.

The time has come for the Imperium to recover the Wrath. After
weeks of preparation, Rear Admiral Drakken set up his plan to the
Empress, as well as the Lord Hand. Once giving full approbation, he lead
 the Imperium 3rd Fleet into battle to Ziost, sending first the
Kandosii-class Dreadnought recovered from Balmorra, now dubbed The
Ruthless, as the first strike team along with The Emperor's Voice, Darth
 Bhula.

Drakken set up a big meeting on the Sovereign, as the 3rd Fleet
massed around the capital ship for their jump on Ziost orbit. Former and
 current Praetor Ruu'san Kaldar and Ray'ak Athan, Councilors Si'alla and
 Supreme Commander Loret, Sith Assassin Typharial, Darth K'aryssa, Lord
Hand Citadel, Darth Vrahal attended the High Command meeting. Drakken
reviewed the full plan: The Voice of the Emperor will launch a first
strike with two shock troopers regiments in order to create a beachhead
for the recovery team, composed of the first mentioned high ranking
members. The objective was to recover the Wrath, alive, at any cost.

After some questions, the full explanation of the plans and final
 speeches, the Imperium launched themselves into Ziost orbit, where the
Ruthless fighted, alongside Imperial ships, a massive Republic armada
orbiting in the planet. The 3rd Fleet joined the space battle, as the
strike team was dropped off by the Sovereign upon the all-clear signal
sent by the first strike group.

The battle on Ziost was fierce, as the Republic land forces
unsuccessfully tried to stop the Emperor's influence on the inhabitants
from spreading. The Imperium landed upon Darth Bhula's remaining forces,
 whom where already under the Emperor's control or dead. As they all
assembled on the ground, they moved further on the Military Outpost,
finding the Emperor's Wrath, Ryshias, fighting against one of the
Emperor's lieutenants, Carget.

Above their heads, Darth Vrahal and Lord Paentaen decided to stay
 behind, as Paentaen protected the ground forces with her Battle
Meditation. The Sovereign remained unharmed as the 3rd Fleet fighted off
 the Republic vessels and fighters.

Meanwhile, Ryshias was defeated by Carget, then he ran away,
being followed by Typharial and K'aryssa. The Voice and the Wrath
acknowledged each other, before Ryshias going into Ruu'san's arms,
holding in a long awaited hug. After Ryshias briefed them on the
situation, Darth Terrorex, a supposed Sith Empire envoy, requested help
from the Imperium in a task in Tatooine. Darth Vrahal and Paentaen,
requested by the Wrath, answered the call, with the Wrath suspicious he
would be an Emperor pawn.

Ziost surface was covered in battlefield, as the Imperium fights
the Sith Emperor controlled, the military forces sent to the ground
launched an assault in an attempt to kill Carget, and diminish the
Emperor's influence. At one time, he was cornered, where Ryshias
launched an electric dart at him that released him from the Emperor's
mindcontrol. Once he was released, Ryshias proved his theory there was a
 way to release people from his control. He placed a pill on Carget's
mouth, making him swallow it, before him being controlled by the
Emperor, to the shock of the rest of the group.

In Tatooine, Terrorex, Vrahal and Paentaen unknowing to the
laters, assaulted Ryshias's homestead, with Terrorex secret intention to
 steal the Imperium's defense plans. After adquiring the information,
Terrorex betrayed Paentaen and Vrahal, leaving them to die under a
debris, cutting Paen's arms on the process.

With now Carget cornered again, a last fight ensued, before
Carget escaped. Then, Ryshias ordered the retrea of the battlefield,
knowing that more deaths would serve the Emperor. Returning to the
Sovereing, he and the rest of the forces were treated on the medical
center, where Paentaen and Vrahal already were. There, Emperor Salvatus
decided to welcome back Ryshias and some final talks ensued, before the
Imperium left the Ziost space, with the Wrath back home.

## 5/9/2015

### *Trial of the Shadow: Leiiah's Task*

Involved: Leiiah, Salvatus, Rikkardo, Candicia(Republic Alt)

Location: Sovereign, House Roderick, House Algarian, House Rist

Leiiah, answering her Master's summons through the Force, arrived
 on the Sovereign seeking audience with him. Once at the Throne room she
 was sent to Alderaan and told to meet with the Emperor's trusted
contact, codename Romeo 2. This is all Leiiah was given, and she left
immediately, arriving on Alderaan and using the Force to guide her
through the sprawling mountains and plains to His Majesty's House.

Once there, Romeo 2 revealed himself, and spoke to her about her
task. Part was her Trial, yet more importantly he revealed information
about a brewing conflict, an alliance of Houses against Roderick and
Baliss. Providing her with the codename Shadow 1, he gave her a set of
coordinates for a data terminal believed to have critical information
about the alliance, and what could be in store, located at House
Algarian.

Leiiah set out, fighting her way past the defenses of the House
until she reached the terminal. Slicing in, she discovered two files,
one a description of the agreement between Houses Algarian and Rist, and
 another on beast pheromones. Selecting the most relevant, Leiiah
discovered that a diversion was planned for the assault while the
retainers were captured and taken to Rist. Recieving a priority
transmission from Romeo 2, Leiiah learned she was too late to stop the
assault, but before she could get more information the comm cut out,
leaving her alone.

Pressing forward, she made her way to Rist, resolved to rescue
the retainers if nothing else. As she approached the entrance, the
Emperor's personal droid contacted her, telling her that while the
retainers and Romeo 2 were top priority, if she could not ensure the
asset's life, then make certain no one else could extract information
from him either. Moving into the compoud, Leiiah slaughtered everything
in sight, tagging each cage holding a retainer with a locating beacon
until she came to Romeo 2. Deactivating his cell, Leiiah was confronted
by a Jedi Master barring her way. Engaging the woman, Leiiah found
herself completely outclassed, and was defeated quickly. Following
orders, she targeted not the Jedi, but Romeo 2 with the last of her
strength, calling down a lightning storm and ending his life before the
jedi could intervene. Before he died, the man initiated a protocol known
 as Romeo 3.

Leiiah escaped and made her way back to the Sovereign. There she
was met by another man identical to the one she had just slain, calling
himself Romeo 3. He revealed that the Romeo protocol was a secret
initiative started by the late Emperor Arestenax to ensure House
Roderick always had protection. Leiiah met with her Master, who informed
 her that, while she had failed on some accounts, the House stood, and
the retainers had been rescued. After ensuring she learned from her
mistake, he raised her to the rank of Lord, promising to contact her
again when the time was right.

((Logged by Si'alla))

## 05/02/15

### *The Return of the Emperor: The Treason of Balmorra.*

Involved: Ryshias as Krano/Drakken, Santificus, Si'alla, Daenerys,
Kataret as Kairus/Carget, Vrahal, Vladrick, Gerahg, Ray'ak, Saffire
(Send message if I forgot someone else. )

Location: The Sovereign and Balmorra's surface.

After a few months of planning, Captain Drakken finally developed
 a plan to recover Ryshias from Ziost. After a meeting with the Emperor
regarding the recent doings in Ziost, and the distress signal sent by
the Wrath, he placed his plan in motion. He called upon Imperium members
 to have a strike team up and ready. The plan was as followed. The
strike team will infiltrate Balmorra atmosphere by a dropship. There,
they will be meet by the handler, Lord Krano, Darth Si'alla's
apprentice, and will move from the old Imperial outpost in Sobrik to
meet an Sith Intelligence officers undercover in the area. Then, when he
 handles the information of where Ryshias' modified Dreadnaught is
hidden, they will recover it, and escape Balmorra in it.

Drakken followed his plan to recover the lost Dreadnaught.
Knowing he would need a team to perform the act and recover the ship, he
 called several Imperium heroes to the Sovereign bridge. Among the group
 were Darth Kairus, Darth Santificus Citadel, Darth Vrahal, Saffire,
Vladrick, and Deputy Minister Daenerys. Once they had assembled, Drakken
 illustrated his plan on recovering the ship from Balmorra. Once the
Imperium had landed in Sobrik, one of the few friendly places left on
Balmorra, they would meet an Imperial contact, Carget, who would assist
the team in the recovery. The group had minimal questions, so Drakken
set course and the Sovereign and the ship jumped to Balmorra's orbit.

Arriving, the team quickly made their way to the dropship to
bring them to the planet's surface. As the dropship landed, the team
received a call from the Sovereign, stating they could not stay in orbit
 around Balmorra for fear that the Republic would attack the ship. The
Sovereign left the planet's orbit, leaving the team to face their
challenges alone. Darth Kairus volunteered to stay in Sobrik to make
sure an escort was ready should the team need a quick exit from the
planet. Meanwhile, the rest of the group met with Lord Krano, who had
already been planet side preparing the operation. He led them to Agent
Carget, a Sith Intelligence officer of the Sith Empire.

Carget talked on their mission, informing the group that the
Dreadnaught they needed was held near the Balmorran Arms Factory. Carget
 explained that the Imperium would need to split into two groups: One to
 disable the defenses and shielding around the factory, and another to
breach the factory. Lord Krano was to lead one team to a cave that held
the ability to bring down the defenses. Carget would take the rest of
the Imperium loyalists to infiltrate the factory and recover the
Dreadnought. Krano's team consisted of Vladrick and Deputy Minister
Daenerys. Carget's team included Vrahal, Santificus, and Saffire. Back
on the Sovereign, Drakken had formed a reinforcement team led by Praetor
 Ray'ak to travel to Balmorra and assist the group.

Krano's team quickly assaulted the cave with the defenses
network, dismantling most of the resistance fighters. They noted the
guerrilla men were already possessed by the Emperor, and that one of the
 consoles had a active holocommunication with someone outside the cave.
After some more battling, they found out of Carget's true allegiance.

While Krano's team worked on disabling the defenses, Carget and
his team approached the factory. However, Carget explained that he had a
 shortcut to the Arms Factory, and led the team to a Republic outpost.
Carget entered first, then gave the all-clear signal for the rest of the
 group to follow in. But when they entered the outpost, Republic
soldiers ambushed the team, however, Santificus and Saffire quickly
dealt with the attackers while Vrahal searched for Carget. As he
searched, Vrahal sensed a powerful force present emitting from one of
the nearby buildings. He entered the building along with Saffire and
Santificus, finding Carget with his back turned.

As the group entered, Carget turned, seemingly amused by the
groups survival. But the Imperial Agent was not the same as he had been
before. Now, his eyes were red with fury, his face fractured by
corruption, and he had a dark presence inside of him. Suddenly, Carget
raised his hand, producing a blast of force energy, throwing the
Imperium team against the wall and allowing Carget to escape. He left
the building but was followed by the Imperium team. As they caught up to
 him, Carget finally spoke to them, his voice echoing a great dark
entity like the team had never felt before.

Santificus quickly realized what all this craziness meant. As
Vrahal and Saffire began to attack Carget, Santificus told them that
Carget was merely a puppet possessed by the former Emperor of the Sith
Empire, Vitiate. As he explained so, Saffire caught Carget off guard,
briefly subduing him. But Carget acted fast, releasing force energy in
the form of bright light, blinding the Imperium group. The possessed
Carget took this opportunity, mounting his speeder and riding off away
from the group. As they recovered, they received a communication from
Krano, who informed them that the factory's defenses had been disabled.
Santificus informed Krano of Carget's true identity, leading them both
to agree and unite the two groups for a joint assault on the Arms
Factory.

The two groups met at a location not to far from the factory. By
now, Drakken's reinforcement team -- Ray'ak, Gerahg, and Si'alla -- had
arrived on the planet's surface and joined the group. They quickly
conversed, explaining that they had to assault the factory and recover
the lost Dreadnought before the base's defenses were brought back
online. They moved out, Santificus leading the group into the factory.
They killed many Republic personnel that had also been possessed by
Vitiate inside the factory. As they made their way through, the whole
group confronted the possessed Carget, amused by the Imperium's
determination. Saffire ran out and attacked Carget alone, who quickly
drew his blaster and shot her, crippling her. The rest of the team
yelled at the attack, then stated that Vitiate's era was over. Carget
did not seem intimidated by the Imperium, instead telling them that they
 were wasting time on this mission. The group began to slowly move
forward in an effort to attack, but Carget drew both blasters and began
firing in all direction, forcing the Imperium to stay back. He then
channeled a blast of energy pushing the group back, and allowing him
some distance.

When the group recovered they made their way deeper into the
compound, quickly catching up to the puppet. As they did, they said he
was a coward to run from them and not face death. Carget reminded the
Imperium that he had already cheated death, and that no power could
contain his wrath. As the Imperium began to advance and attack again,
Carget stopped them. He told them of their Wrath, Ryshias, and that he
had failed on Ziost. Carget then used the force and filled the minds of
the Imperium with a vision of the events currently happening on Ziost.
The vision showed Ryshias with a few Imperium soldiers. Then, Ryshias's
team came under the attack of a massive amount of the Emperor's puppets,
 and was quickly overcome and defeated. The vision ended there.

The Imperium was enraged at the vision, believing it was trickery
 and meant to destroy their morale. However, while the Imperium had been
 seeing the vision, Carget once more made for an escape, runnning off.
But the Imperium quickly recovered their energy, chasing Carget to a
tower. As they followed, they eventually made it to the heart of the
tower, finding Carget in front of a hanger. Si'alla approached the
puppet, telling him that there was no where left to run and it was time
to face death. Just then, Lord Krano spoke up to the group, telling them
 that the hanger they had been brought to contained the lost Dreadnaught
 they were sent to recover. Immediately after, and alarm sounded, and
Krano reported that the ship appeared to be sabotaged and would explode
and kill everyone in only a few minutes. Regrettably, Si'alla and most
of the group turned away from Carget and hurried to the console to stop
the bomb.

With most of the group dealing with the bomb, Carget was only
guarded by Santificus and Gerahg. Carget quickly channeled a force
blast, casting Gerahg aside and pushing Santficus back. He then drew
both of his blasters and began firing them precisely at Santifcus. A
duel occurred, the two forces evenly matched in skill, neither of them
gaining an advantage over the other. But Carget made a powerful shot,
knocking Santificus' lightsaber out of his hand and onto the floor.
Santficus then produced a powerful wave of force energy at Carget, who
countered it with his own wave of force energy. The two continued to
channel their force strength at each other, with Carget's powers
eventually topping Santficus' powers, pushing Santficus back. Carget
then made his way out of the hanger door and escaped the group.

Meanwhile, the rest of the group appeared to have disabled the
sabotaged ship. When they learned of Carget's escape, they were angry,
but knew they should not follow the puppet. They had come for the
Dreadnaught, which they had finally found. The group quickly boarded the
 ship, activating it and leaving Balmorra's surface. They made their way
 out of the planet and plotted their course back to Imperium space. As
they traveled, the Emperor's voice filled the ship, speaking with the
Imperium group. Vitiate stated that they are more formidable than he
thought, but that they were wasting their own time. He told the group
that their "success" on Balmorra was pointless, and that the recovered
Dreadnought was nothing special. He concluded his speech telling the
Imperium that their interference could not stop him, and that he was
invincible.

## 04/17/15

### *The Lost and The Dammed: Finding the Vigilant*

Involved: Ryshias as Drakken/Zetzuo, Santificus, Daenerys, Kitzue.

Location: Mos Ares medbay and Dromund Kaas wilderness, spaceport and Nexus Room Cantina.

After Drakken woke up from his Kolto Tank regenerating sleep,
Darth Santificus called for any able Imperium body to help him, as they
needed to interrogate Drakken about the happenings on the Reckoning, and
 how they could find the Wrath. After the Drakken confirmed again the
ship was struck by Republic Commando's, and that Ryshias decided to use
an decoy ship to land in Ziost with his personal legion, Drakken decided
 to make an emergency landing on Taris. Then, Drakken revealed he
memorized the Hyperspace route to Ziost, but they needed a special kind
of ship to land in the planet, and that Darth Ryshias has been building
since a long while now somewhere in the galaxy. Drakken didn't know
where the ship was, but he said the Web of Shadows operatives could
know. After pointing to Zetzuo, the closest member of Ryshias
operatives, in Dromund Kaas, the group left, as Drakken returned to rest
 on the medbay.

They sought to meet Zetzuo on Imperial Intelligence, but after a
while they figured out he wasn't there. After looking for him around
Kaas City, they entered the Cantina. There, Zetzuo sought the group,
where they discussed why they needed him. Zetzuo agreed to tell them the
 location of the ship, if they could escort him by the wilderness across
 the Mandalorian camps. Santificus and the group agreed, and they made
their way outside the city.

The group encountered several Mandalorians groups, hunting and
killing them as Zetzuo surveyed the locations. After destroying a
Mandalorian camp, Zetzuo sliced in one of their communications networks,
 retrieving a chip. The group moved into the next Imperial outpost, and
from there, to the Spaceport. Once there, Zetzuo handed them the
location of the ship. A private Balmorra's shipyard, that could only be
accessed through a secret hangar in the Balmorra's Arms Factory. Zetzuo
dismissed the group, which went to tell Drakken the outcome of their
mission, and prepare for their next move.

## 04/04/15

### *The Lost and The Dammed: Prelude of the Final March of the 15th Legion.*

Involved: Ryshias as Game-Master/Rysh's cameo/Dread Commander Sirvas,
 Ruu'san, Adri'ah, Kairus, Tharren, Lord Hand Citadel (Desocratos)

Location: Wreckage of the Reckoning in Taris (Real one).

A distress signal was picked by the Imperium network. The signal
belonged to The Reckoning, the Lord Wrath Ryshias flagship, which, in a
surprising turn, was crashed in the world of Taris. Commander Kairus
responded to the signal, carrying with him Ruu'san Kaldar and Adri'ah,
both expert medics and biologists, and Lord Tharren as backup. The group
 formed upon the wreckage of the Harrower, which seemed to have crashed
in the planet's surface not too long ago. The Rakghouls already infested
 the place, and even the Republic sent a group of Commando's inside to
investigate the ship. The group formed and avanced into the ship,
encountering group of fleeing Rakghouls, as well as hearing what seemed
blaster fire inside. After fighting their way in, the stumbled upon a
cargo room, which had a main entrance in the other side, that lead into
where the blaster fire was, and a maintenance room on the side, with an
elevator. The group divided, as Tharren and Kairus decided to go the
main way, using a cargo train, while Ruu'san and Adri'ah went to the
maintenance room. As Kairus used the lever to bring the Cargo train, it
showed that the autors of the blaster fire were none less than three
HK-47 Assassin droids, which fired upon the two Sith without hesitation.
 This forces Kairus and Tharren into cover, as Ruu'san and Adri'ah,
below, found that there was a fuel leak and a survivor from the Republic
 strike team.

When they saw the Republic survivor, he mumbled some incoherence
before pointing to the generator. Ruu'san was presented with two
options. Re-route the remaining fuel to the three generators, or just
power up one of them, which was not funtioning at that moment. She
decided to power up only one of them, and turned out as a benefit. The
droids were de-activated, while the ship received little power for some
time. After a quick rendezvous, they were handed with two choices again.
 Follow the screams of a woman, or the sound of yet more blaster fire,
though this seeming more of living sources than droids. The group
decided to check out the screams, that lead them to a room where a woman
 hided behind another entrance, while a Genetically Modified Vorantikus
tried to reach to her. The beast, realizing the group presence, decided
to feed from them, charging against the group. After a brief fight,
Ruu'san killed the monster, and the woman went to her arms, terrified
and in terrible shock. The woman just reached to mention the beast name
and that she was a survivor of the crash. Then, in a short moment, he
grabbed Ruu'san service blaster, and shot herself, committing suicide.
As Ruu'san walked back to the group, she noticed the woman left some
numbers of communication in her pocket, with a Datapad.

After moving on from the terrific situation, they rendezvous in a
 nearby location. There, Ruu'san activates the datapad, just to see it
explode in her hands, revealing a probe inside that floated slightly
around before revealing the message. The holographic image of the Wrath
appeared, as it was a pre-recorded message. The message was very
cryptic, as it seemed damaged, though some conclusions could be seen
from it. The Wrath was alive, and that he was not in the ship. Also,
Captain Drakken must be found in order to shed light into the mystery.

After eliminating further Rakghouls, the group finally saw the
Republic Commando group. It was holding it's own against a group of
Rakghouls, but before they could hail the Imperium recues party, Kairus
ordered the group to annihilate the Commando's. One by one, the Republic
 soldiers fell to the swords and fire of the Imperium, and the vicious
claws of the Rakghouls, but then, an odd event happened. A door nearby
opened, and Imperial soldiers-turned-Rakghoul-like charged against the
normal Rakghouls and the Imperium. They were more enduring than the
others, but fell no matter what.

After exploring the room, they feel a cold air comming from the
room from where the Imperial corrupted troopers poured out. As they
entered, a terrible visage was in front of them. A dual saberist,
wearing a yellow armor like Ryshias, but with a Dread Guard mask. The
man greeted the group with a dead silence. As the group wondered if it
was Ryshias or not, Kairus stepped up, trying to find out who the man
was, but the Dread Guard just unsheathed his dual blades, which were
made of an unknown metal, and fought with the Commander. The battle was
fierce, but one-sided, as the Dread Guard attacks followed an incredible
 patron and showed that him was not a mere fighter. After Kairus was
defeated, Tharren launched his own personal assault to defend him, but
the Dread Guard against proved victorious.

After a while, Lord Hand Citadel walked to him, remembering the
man from old times, from the legends of the Dread Warlord and her first
successor order. He was an Dread Guard Commander, known for his brutal
power and incredible speed. The man offered the Hand to see in his
memories, to see if the vision was true. Darth Sarvis, as he was known,
was trapped in a tomb of ice after the Dread Masters splinted from the
Warlord, until Ryshias found him and released Sarvis from it, just to
take him to his personal ship, and rebuild his own face to Sarvis's
likeness, for unknown purposes. After being kept in a stasis chamber for
 years, he was released by Ryshias when the Reckoning crashed on Taris,
giving Sirvas a message for the Imperium group that would eventually
come to rescue.

The Dread Commander arranged a deal, he would be left to leave
the ship, and then he would hand the message, and Drakken, who was also
under the care of the Dread corrupted man. After some deliberation by
The Hand and Ruu'san, who were the only ones left by that time, as the
others retreated to heal their wounds and leave for the shuttles, they
agreed to do so. The Dread Commander handed the message, that was the
same as the one after, but this one was complete and untouched. Ryshias
revealed he was on Ziost, and that he was attempting to slow down a big
threat massing in the planet. He told them that Drakken knew a
Hyperspace route to the system, as Ziost's routes were either forgotten
or cut down.

Meanwhile the message played, Ruu'san remembered the
communications code that she found from the girl of communications. He
used it on the probe, which opened a open channel with Ryshias. Both
were surprised the other responded, and after an emotive reunion and
words, Ryshias promised Ruu'san he would return to the Imperium once the
 threat was over. In the middle of the conversation, the Hand noticed
that Sirvas left the ship silently, eager to find the new Dread Union,
and serve them one more time.

Ruu'san and Citadel left the ship with a wounded, but alive,
Drakken, and they parted to Imperium space. Shortly after their leave,
the ship was overruned again with Rakghouls...meanwhile unknown ships
begun to land around it, all wearing a very unique mark of a spider with
 two crossed swords.

## 4/01/15

### *Operation: Ziost Recapture*

Involved: Operatives of the Web of Shadow.

Location: Ziost and the wreckage of the Reckoning (Decoy).

-the sound of static fills the report. A song plays in the background-

The following is a classified Imperial report, unrestricted and
without the changes made by Sith Intelligence. The verification of this
is confirmed, and, as such, this would require further investigation.

-Operator 34

Imperial Outpost Besk in Sector 34.

Lt. Drost reported the apparition of several energy readings in
the orbit of Ziost. Further analyzing revealed that such energy readings
 were part of a big structure, possibly a ship. The matrix of energy,
along with the the common knowledge, suggested that the ship could be of
 cruiser or Dreadnought class. Sgt. Merser and Pvt. Cryans received
instructions to scout the reading source. Upon arrival, the scouts
confirmed that it was indeed a ship, a modified Harrower-Class
Dreadnought, and according to intelligence, seemed to be The Reckoning,
personal flagship of the former Imperial General, Darth Ryshias. The
hull damage of the ship was heavy, but seemed more of inside explosions
than one caused by other ships. No living form has been found inside,
neither corpses, but the damage seems to heavy for anyone to have
survived that. We are sending Imperial scouts to the ground, if we could
 find the rest of the sur-

-The file seemed to be incomplete, but then, an image fills the screen, as text appears in form of a message, below the image-

"We have him. He has accepted. He seeks. He found. The shadows
prey upon the ignorant. The light feast upon the miscarried. You all
will understand. As he did. As your Wrath will."

-static cuts the message again-

## 3/31/15

### *Vaguest's parting gift.*

Involved:Vaguest, Ray'ak, Desocratos, Salkoro

*Locations:* Vaguest's apartment and Mos Ares Temple.

Vaguest called Desocratos and Ray'ak to his home to give Ray'ak a
 present as congratulations for winning the Praetor election. The gift
was the armor of Tulak Hord. After debating about the armor and it's
safety. Vaguest almost forcibly left it in Ray'ak's hands before
leaving, giving only Ray'ak and Desocratos notice of his journey. When
transported to Mos Ares, Ensign Briks was transporting the armor to
Ray'ak's office when a flash suddenly blinded he and his men. the armor
was missing after the blast and after some searching, the squad found
the armor fiddling with the Sarcophogus of the late emperor Darth
Arestenax. after a distressful comm signal, Salkoro arrived with a
security detachment and found Briks as the only survivor. Smoldering,
Briks told Salkoro what he could before dying himself from his wounds.
after Ray'ak and Desocratos arrived, a loud booming voice echoed in the
temple, claiming to take what was his by right, also claiming that
should he not find Vaguest in a years time, they will. the voice
disappeared after a small chuckle and the group then moved to alert the
emperor and the duke to the situation.

## 3/22/14

### *Return of the Xenocide: Alpha's End.*

Involved:Dread Emeritus Erasis, Desocratos (erasis) (Now known as
Citadel.) Salvatus, Vrahal, Kataret, Nolus, Ruu'san, Ray'ak, Si'alla,
Vecteus, Tykas, Asavian, Saffire, Heid, Candicia, Vicros, (who else?)

*£ocations:* Mos Ares Council Chamber and the Ilum Fray in the Western Ice Shelf.

The time had come. Erasis called all the people together, all of
them watching and waiting. Desocratos walked in to the room, and
Salvatus bluntly asked the plan and information needed to complete the
final task of destroying Alesis. Desocratos explained all he knew: 1)
Alesis was on Ilum, 2) only Heid and Saffire were left with him, and 3)
he would be bringing Zenosis and Santificus along for the ride. Salvatus
 retorted they were unnecessary for the mission until Desocratos
responded that Alesis seeing them in chains would provide incentive for
Alesis to fall to emotion, a weakness that could be exploited. Salvatus
agreed, but asked for more concrete details: Who should we bring, how
many? Desocratos, stated he only knew the basics, and on que, Dread
Master Erasis, flanked by Masters Nolus and Kataret, entered. Erasis
immediately suggested more numbers would be better, cutting off routes
of escape. He also confirmed that the Emperor held the Secrets of
Citadel in his lightsaber given by Erasis, as that would utterly
devastate Alesis in its nature. once all was confirmed, Kataret
introduced the Area, stating the battleground to be the Ilum Fray,
Sacred to the Dread Masters and their contemporaries. to destroy it
would be costly. with this all settled, the Sovereign directed all to
Ilum.

Upon landing and assembling in Walker formation, Desocratos Lead
the team into the fray, stopping at a statue. All assembled behind him,
Desocratos pointed out the rustic and ruined tower Alesis resided in,
and said he would monitor them form his current spot, not wanting to be
affected by Alesis.

((THE next event is recounted in ***"The fall of a Praetor"*** so I will move to the next bit.]]

As Ruu'san was found, the rest of the team, lead by Dread
Masters, moved forth. They came to the tower and found two, Heid and
Saffire inside, but no Xenocide. Coming to them with the sedated bound
bodies of Santificus and Zenosis, Erasis proceeded to bind them and then
 order the offensive on the two, as per the Emperor's wish to cleanse
out all associated with the Xenocide. As they enaged the two, Asavian
held back feeling called to a darker presence. Out of darkness Alesis
appeared dueling Asavian and knocking him to the canyon below. While the
 others disposed of the two guards of Alesis, Alesis battered Asavian
away. Ultimately, The two were defeated, and All of the others stood and
 gazed as Asavian battled Alesis, but he began to wear himself apart.
Alesis, sensing the possibility, transparalized behind him and stabbed,
eventually causing him to die, but not before Salvultus himself prepared
 to deal the final blow, too cleanse the weak. However, Asavian melded
into the force, and vanished. By the adverse reactions Nolus and Kataret
 loudly expressed, Asavian is declared dead. At this alone, Alesis came
to see even Kataret against him... he began to break. Satisfied, Alesis
transparallized to the top of the tower, and announced the final stand.

The Emperor, Kataret, and Nolus ascended, And it was then
Salvatus revealed his cyan crystal of the Secrets, and then Alesis knew
his fate had come. Rising, he remarked that what started this so long
ago was not even his doing, that another wished the Lord Emperor dead.
It fell on death ears, and all three, in tri-tandem, advanced. While
Alesis managed to knock both Nolus and Kataret off the tower to the snow
 below, they both survived, while Salvatus quickly pressed the
offensive, knocking Alesis off with his blade, seriously injuring
Alesis, causing him to fall to the ground. He did not press further. He
warned his death would have consequences, but Salvatus merely drew the
blade and ended him. As Alesis fell rays of red and rays of blue
extended from him, the rays of blue went into the air and dissipated,
while the rays of red headed for Zenosis.

Waking form his sedation, Zenosis saw the rays and was screaming
for freedom, causing confusion from the others. When they entered his
body, Zenosis began to pulse red, the light growing stronger and
stronger, deforming and stretching his face. Screaming Zenosis demanded
Santificus be '"saved" and Kataret concluded that Alesis was killing off
 his legacy post-mortem. Within seconds, a large force internally caused
 slammed Zenosis into the ground, killing him instantly. At his death
blue ray's also protruded, but this time the red ray's split, some
heading towards Santificus, some towards Erasis, some towards
Desocratos, and some into the air towards the Soveriegn. Nolus quickly
transparallized Santificus to the Dread Palace, and the rays dispersed.
Those aimed at Erasis were anticipated, and the Emeritus called on his
brothers to barrier him, taking the power head on...and slowly rendering
 harmless before expelling it out of him in all directions. As Erasis
said farewell to the Leaving Emperor, he promised to get the union
restored, however the conversation was interrupted with Vynstryker being
 hit on the Sovereign by Ray's of Red..mutilating him to a ghastly
creature, but bursting internally. With that Erasis Realized Desocratos
needed to be saved...and the Dread Masters rushed after him.

He was found calm and peaceful, it seemed the Rays had not hit.
while the masters shouted a cry for caution, Desocratos looked and took
he rays inward...letting their power manifest in him.. grow him.. and
then he absorbed it, using Secrets from the Citadel Crystal. Empowered,
Desocratos remarked that himself, his other half, and Santificus marked
the last of the bloodline, and so now he must take the mantle fully,
Deeming himself to be named "Citadel." To this Nolus extended warm
feelings to Citadel, giving him Alesis' blade and taking Heid's for
himself. Kataret gave him a small holocron before going telling him his
father wanted this day recorded and preserve, which left Citadel
Sentimental. He thanked him and both departed.

***FIN***

## *Return of the Xenocide: The Fall of a Praetor*

Involved: Ruu'san, Alesis, Desocratos(Citadel), Ray'ak, Si'alla,
Vicros, Tykas, Candicia, Aden Arestenax (as infant), Vrahal, Jaesari, et
 al.

After the strike team had arrived at the last known location of
the Xenocide, Ruu'san had received odd transmissions on her datapad.
Feeling confident and curious, she made her way to a nearby isolated
cave in which she saw nothing but a red burning light. The light
continued to grow and grow and suddenly--nothing. She called out, hoping
 it would reveal someone within the cave. She turned. There stood
Alesis, his blade piercing her stomach, damaging her fetus, and
ultimately, Ruu'san herself. She fell to the ground, Alesis beginning to
 speak, his very words tortured her soul. Vanishing, he was never seen
by Ruu'san again. Before fainting, she managing to make a quick call to
the others, hoping someone would find her.

Ray'ak, along with Si'alla and Vicros had made haste to the cave
to find Ruu'san laying in a pool of her own blood, the source being her
stomach. Si'alla, a renowned healer, had begun her work, making the
ultimate choice between saving Ruu'san, or her unborn son. Ruu'san had
told her to choose her son, so that Ryshias may have a legacy, and
Si'alla ultimately had to chose the boy, putting Kaldar in a state of
comatose in hopes that she may survive. Ray'ak was infuriated by her
choice, but realized it was not the time to argue with her.

The strike team had been called, Vicros awaited Darth Candicia
and Darth Tykas as the came in on their swoop bikes, ready to retrieve
the fallen Praetor. The Praetor now secured, had been moved back to
Firebase Three, to be transfered back to Tatooine. This allowed Vicros
to return to assist the others that were to take on the Xenocide.

Asleep in the medbay, Darth Candicia had informed Tykas that none
 must enter in fear that someone from the media may see the Praetor in
her weakened state. Agreeing, this allowed Candicia to return her
attention to the child of Ruu'san, blessing him a citizen of the
Imperium, and bestowing him the name that Ray'ak had given him; *Aden Arestenax Kaldar.*

#### 03/24/15

 Several days later, Citadel and Ray'ak were able to find a method as
 to free Ruu'san of the induced coma, and free her of the pain of
Alesis. During their attempts, they had brought Aden to see Ruu'san.
Both of them would convulse and their veins would almost burst, that is
when they knew--the combined strength of the taint given by Alesis would
 overwhelm their physical vessels, which may result in death. After
Citadel had begun the ritual, Raithra--the shaman of healing of the
Septis Mirtis--was able to shield Ruu'san's mind from the taint,
allowing the Hand time to operate through the Force. Upon awakening and
being informed of her son and the loss of the Xenocide, Ruu'san needed
the first image her son had of Ruu'san would be her in her natural
state. During her shower she had scrubbed away the dye, cut her hair and
 used the make-up she had used ten years prior. She had returned to the
way she used to be. This was the start of a new Ruu'san Kaldar. Knowing
she would never be able to come into full contact with her son, she
asked that Citadel and Ray'ak raise him as their own, when asked why
Ryshias did not raise the son, she had replied that she could not bear
living with her son if she would not even be able to be near him. She
said her goodbyes and left her stronghold, heading for her newly
renovated Office upon the Sovereign.

## 3-17-15

### The Bond

Involved: Vicros, Rey'a, Carliyah, Si'alla.

Vicros and Rey'a thought over the idea proposed to them by
Si'alla. Si'alla proposed the idea that she would bond Carliyah to
herself to ensure Carliyah's protection. If need be, Carliyah could call
 upon Si'alla's power to protect herself, or even use it. After a small
debate, Vicros and Rey'a agreed to the idea. Vicros brought along little
 Carliyah to Si'alla's home, where Rey'a was still residing due to the
attack that still had her out normality. Vicros took his seat, and Rey'a
 took her seat near Carliyah as Si'alla commenced the process of bonding
 herself to Si'alla, and vice versa. Si'alla completed the bonding
ritual, but as soon as she did, she felt an evil presence enter
Carliyah's mind. The bond was used and Si'alla pushed the presence out,
but Rey'a, knowing something was wrong, cast herself in the middle, and
the evil presence had latched onto her. Si'alla used her instincts to
immediately cast protection around Rey'a. Carliyah ran over to her
father, and the little one was completely safe of harm. Though, after
further examination, Rey'a was unresponsive, and Si'alla coldy said she
was in a coma. This left Vicros in shock, but he trusted in Si'alla's
care, so he was relieved, a little at least. Having the bonding
complete, Vicros told Si'alla that both Rey'a and Vicros planned on
making her Carliyah's godmother, and so he did. Now, Rey'a is in a coma,
 and Carliyah is bonded to Si'alla.

## 03/10/15

### Part 1: Torak Attacked! Fate Unknown...

Involved: Vi'kirr'naam, Candicia, Adr'iah, Agent-Iax, Knoxus (If I forgot a name, let me know, please)

Vi'kirr'naam received a premonition of fighting and death while
at Mos Ares, after the Knighting of Ny'reen and Adr'iah, a premonition
of his House burning and his people dying. Fearing for his House, as he
saw was at the center of the fighting, he rushes towards his starship
and travelled to the Three's Compound. Arriving, he sees that his House
is indeed under attack, and that several fighters were coming at him.
Taking an escape pod, the fighters attacked his ship while he descended
to the planet, to aid his House.

Arriving, he is set upon at all sides. As he is attacked, he
looks around the Compound, seeing his Mandalorian and Intelligence
allies being attacked as well. This was a losing battle, and Vi knew he
needed to call for help. Cutting down attackers left and right, before
reaching his communication center. Once there, he contacted the Imperium
 on all Imperium channels, calling for help. Adr'iah and Candicia reads
him and asks the situation. But before he could explain, explosions are
heard from where he is as he sends out an S.O.S. The explosions get
louder, and he knows that they will be upon him again. Looking behind
him, Vi'kirr notices one of his Acolytes standing there, and tells him
to prepare for the fight. The acolyte only laughs, and Vi once again
receives a premonition; the attack was happening, and this Acolyte was
the cause of it.

Angered, Vi drops his communicator, and lunges at the acolyte,
fury fueling his power, bent on destroying him for betraying
Vi'kirr'naam. After a brief fight with him, another explosion erupts,
catching Vi off-guard, wounding his saber arm severely, but worse,
taking his focus off his enemy. The acolyte quickly gets around Vi...and
 impales him through the back and out his chest.

As the same time, Candicia calls for Vi'kirr over the com. When
he doesn't answer, she tries again. Still no answer. Just then, a pulse
in the Force is felt and mostly Imperium Sith, several hunters as well,
are given a Vision of several events within Vi's life; his involvement
in the Sacking of Coruscant, joining the Imperium, fighting battles and
wars for the Lord Emperor, killing his once lover, and their daughter to
 spare them from the Rakghoul plague, and other images, before a final
image showed Vi'kirr getting wounded.

A few moments later, Vi's com unit came back on, showing on
Imperium channels, a figure of a hooded man, who was the person who
attacked and defeated Vi'kirr. He ordered his troops to find the Torak
Holocron, claiming it was his now, before noticing Vi's com and crushing
 it under his foot.

Also receiving the vision, Darth Knoxus awoke from her meditation
 with a wound in her heart, as she boarded her ship and rushed to Vi's
last location. There, she found Vi'kirr's ship, floating lifeless at the
 edge of Unknown Space. Boarding it with her droid, she saw that the
personnel aboard the ship were all dead, but Vi was nowhere to be seen.
Ordering her droid to search the ship, she communed with the Force to
see if what she saw was accurate. Indeed, Vi'kirr'naam got off the ship
before it was attacked, and went to a planet nearby, but the planet was
hidden from her sight. Looking deeper, she saw that Vi fought with the
Acolyte, and received a terrible wound.

But she could not see his fate. Was Darth Vi'kirr'naam alive...or did he meet his end?

## 03/07/15

### Attack on Mos Ares

Involved: Vicros, Ruu'san, Loret(As Loret, agent, technician),
Chriskrayat, Tykas, Knoxus(As Knoxus, Onra, Admiral Makerov), Leski(As
Leski, Vaguest)

Something was off as Admiral Makerov had sighted an authorized
shuttle heading for the colony of Mos Ares. He immediately contacted
Praetor Ruu'san Kaldar. When Ruu'san, an imperium agent, Chris and Leski
 approached the mysterious woman, the sky had turned to a blood red and
the ground shook. Chris attempted to attack the Sith but was instantly
struck by a lightsaber after the attempts of disarming this woman. She
spoke of the Legion and Ruu'san immediately gave the order to kill her
if she had moved.

The battle between the Legionary Sith and the Tuscan ended with
him being on the ground motionless but his cybernetics assisting him.
The agent attempted to attack the sith head on but the Sith caught her
by her head, crushing it as she called for help. Ruu'san insisted the
sith let her go but as a result the agent was decapitated right in front
 of her.

Leski, not hesitating, instantly pinned the sith to the pilar
near the shuttle. With this he took the siths saber tossing it to
ruu'san and she ordered him to take her to the jail. After interrogating
 the insane sith woman she would soon revealed that her name was Onra
and that this was only the start. Knoxus will be at either Korriban or
the ruins of Tython.

Ruu'san gave the order to kill her and Leski stabbed his blade
into the sith woman, Onra faded into nothing as on the comm system
Makerov is heard being killed as he attempts to alert them of the
legions attack.

As they proceed outside there are fighters scattered all over
attacking the colony as ground forces charge in. They outnumbered the
Imperium ground forces until Agent Lex and the Director with the numbers
 of the Dead Cell Organization charged onto the front lines fighting off
 the threat but there are still many of them.

As Ruu'san noticed their numbers she immediately ordered the
evacuation of the colonies civilians trying to contact back up. Vaguest
immediately responded attempting to attack the Legionaries Vessel
priming it's main weapon heading straight toward the Praetor luckly
enough to stop any severe damage done to Mos Ares but at the cost of
Vaguest's Vessel.

Ground Forces continue to hold off the Legionary Forces but there
 was still to many they struck from the shadows as Ruu'san was preparing
 to leave for elevator a familiar woman stood before her igniting her
saber everyone thought she was going to attack Ruu'san but as a result
the woman killed the sith behind her that was stealthed "you....saved
me?!" She said in shock all the woman did was look at Ruu'san saying
"Get out of my way..." as a large man leaped onto the second floor his
body shape shifting into a creature his skin turning black the woman was
 revealed to be Knoxus as she pushed past everyone igniting her saber
once more pulling it from the sith's dead corpse and glared directly at
the man morphing Leski attempted to stand beside Knoxus but she insisted
 he left this up to her as she slowly approached the Man she spoke
"Empress.. Guide me let my blade be of use once more.. even in your
death.. I shall fight for you!" as the entrance behind Knoxus crumbled
closing off any chances of anyone saving her or helping.

During the attempt of Escape it is unknown of Vaguest's ship the
coms went silent but later on it was revealed that Vaguest was holding
off a large force down in the jailing area where they would fight and
keep fighting for a very long time.

Meanwhile on the Sovereign Ruu'san and Chris were on the deck
preparing to make a decision but five men and women dressed in Imperium
class armor approached the Officer gave the order to eliminate Chris and
 Ruu'san for the order of the Legion as they fought a loud yelling is
heard from the entrance as Armen Horada and his men charge in attacking
the traitors head on the daughter of the Praetor with them.

The Legions Vessel begins to turn slowly and prepare to jump to
lightspeed once exiting the atmosphere of Mos Ares the fighters scramble
 to return to the docking bay as Knoxus is seen being choked out and
knocked unconcious by the Man and carried on his shoulder/back onto a
shuttle that Ruu'san ordered it to be tracked it is unknown if it was.

Those Legionary forces on the ground were captured by Dead Cell
Organization members and brought in for questioning and interrogation by
 the hands of the Imperium.

"Today we have put a stall to their plans, we stood together and
prevented any of our own lives from being loss. I Commander Armen Horada
 salute those we have lost.. but may their deaths give us the strength
to end such a threat! may the force serve us so say we all and for
Mandalore!" - Armen Horada's speech

## Begging Of Pain Prelude

(( Edit if Needed ))

What started off as the Fallen Legion just being resurrected from
 Korriban a tremble in the force is felt as the one who possessed Knoxus
 finally achieved her form and is now working from the shadows but with
the hold still clasped onto Knoxus she shall achieve her goals Eliminate
 the Imperium at any cost and then destroy both the Republic and Empire
purging them creating her new Universe

(( In Order ))

\* Knoxus Awakens to find herself on the Tatooine Base of The Imperium

\* Encounters Vi'kirr'naam somehow on the Imperium vessel the sovereign

\* Knoxus escapes but is captured by a unknown vessel masked through a solar storm

\* With This Occurring The Emperor ordered the capture of Knoxus to be brought to him

\* Tython ( Tactical FP ) has fallen and is being overwhelmed by the Legion's corruption

\* Knoxus somehow see's her fallen master and as her blade even in death she regains memory

\* 3 people are chosen to go chase down Knoxus and cut through
each and every one of the corrupted Jedi on Tython until coming up upon
Knoxus meditating to the force as she looks upon them all A figure leaps
 in front of them one of them being a "Fallen Legion" Member as he
attempts to stall their Advance

\* After defeating the Legion member the three run into another
group of three red haired figures as They remove their hoods the one
being a female resembling something that sparked something in Si'alla
after their first confrontation

\*Meanwhile on Korriban Three Legionary Members await for their opponents for battle

\*Knoxus is found meditating in the ruined forest under a
waterfall of Tython as she prepares for another stand against her former
 allies

## 3/6/2015

### Shadows of Betrayal

Involved: Knoxus, Leski, Vi'kirr'naam

A woman is spotted on the sovereign appeared to be familiar but
when she spoke toward the Pureblooded sith Vi'kirr'naam she asked him if
 she remembered him in response he replied "That is for you to know
young one." she smiled and when she began to walk away she felt a sudden
 stinging sensation inside her mind as her eyes flashed to blood red and
 she felt something control her unwillingly she force pushes
Vi'kirr'naam to the ground but with an attempt to stop whoever was
possessing her Vi'kirr'naam yelled at the spirit or who he thought was
still a spirit though the voice laughed at Vi'kirr'naam as it appeared
behind him stabbing him directly into the back with brute force Leski
runs in hearing a commotion as Knoxus comes to her senses she quickly
dissapears and re-appears trying to run away toward the exit but Leski
cuts her off Vi'kirr'naam enraged sends a large force push as Knoxus
goes flying into the elevator she hits the button to lift her toward the
 bridged the Emperor orders for the immediate shutting off of all escape
 pods but before that happens Knoxus' escape pod launches off and is
captured by a stealth vessel not resembling anything known to the Empire
 nor Republic as it dissapears in a solar storm like cloud and enters
light speed.

The outcome shortly after was unknown only members of the Imperium know what is to come next

## 3/4/2015

### Shadow Of The Fallen

Involved: Knoxus

A tremor in the force is felt as the fabric of what was called
the "Legion Of The Fallen" Seem to dissapear their goals finished a
woman has been spotted resembling the figure of Knoxus though it is
unknown if she is a threat to the Imperium or not. She has been spotted
on the Imperial Fleet stalking members of the Empire who have been
claimed to be "Missing" Shortly after the mysterious woman followed
them.

Latest News of this woman's appearance still eluded the full
attention of the Empire and Imperium she seems to be searching for
information about who she is

"I have no idea who this woman is.. but when she looks into your
eyes.. it's like she's piercing into your very own soul!" - Scared
merchant

If anyone has any information on this woman you are to report to a
 nearby officer of the Imperial Army or give any intel of this woman's
location to the Imperium for her crimes against them

## 2/22/2015

### *Return of the Xenocide: Descent into Despair*

Involved:

[Team Evil] Saffire, Kataret, Alesis, Heid, Vemara, Crucius (ray'ak)

[Team Good] Vicros, Rey'a, Tykas, Si'alla, Desocratos, Chriskrayt

((THIS WILL BE EDITED IN SECTIONS and each main point shall be expanded))

* Erasis calls Rey'a, Chris and Vicros to temple area.
* Erasis is knocked out, illusion fleet arrives
* Alesis and team evil land, illusion troops appear.
* Team splits: Crucius, Heid, and Saffire take troops and head for palace, Kataret, Alesis, and Vemara head towards relic area.
* Chris follows after Saffire and others, Reya engages Vemara.
* Kataret disposes of the relic room while Alesis dispatches guards.
* Reya and Vemara lock blades, and at Vemara's signal, Alesis throws Reya off the small Cliffside
* Alesis lunges at Reya, but Vicros appears out of stealth, taking the strike across the chest and falling.
* Saffire, and Heid with Crucius take out the guardians around Praetors' Hall.
* Generators destroyed by Vemara.
* Alesis leaves Reya and shame and she takes an unconscious Vicros to the medbay.
* Tykas encounters Heid and they duel.
* Alesis and Kataret and Vemara join the others, Vemara and Reya fight again.
* Saffire and Crucius Secure throne room from guards, Alesis follows.
* Kataret and Arctis encounter.
* Alesis Sits on Imperium throne, and delivers following speech using sentinel cam:

 Alesis' Political speech:

*"Imperium Dogs. This is the Xenocide. The Blood Sith. The Master of Secrets. The true Citadel.*

*I sit upon the throne of the Emperor. The Emperor who*
abandoned you. I did not even need to take out the others. They are
dead. Or
gone. Your Hand Erasis. Weak.'

*Your Praetors' legacies too. I shall steal their Holocrons as a token of my victory. Behold. Mos Ares is fallen.''*

*Beware did you the warnings of Kataret? That I was one to*
watch for? Your Emperor put me down. Cast me aside. Reduced me to an
article in
a Newspaper. I am no such trifle.'

*Take note. For as it was forseen, It is now.*

*Beware, the darkest days have arrived."*

* Alesis dismisses Saffire to recover Zenosis, and crucius to capture Ray'ak.
* Arctis and Alesis encounter.
* Alesis rips furniture apart and steals praetors repository.
* Final duels in collesium.
* Kataret and Alesis fight in tandem, and Succeed. Hied and Vemara spectate.
* Alesis leaves with the evil team remant, and all illusions vanish.
* Si'alla and tykas survive unscathed.
* Rey'a is captured, brutally tortured, and dropped off at Tat.
* Vicros remains injured.
* Chriskrayt is slightly hurt.
* Erasis Awakens to a disaster.
* Asavian finishes up recovery and orders the Palace on restricted acess below deputy minister, and Buffs the guards.

## 2/21/2015

### *Andrekios' Trial*

Involved: Andrekios, Vaguest, Arctis, Erasis, Xaketh, Loret

In a stunning turn of events, Darth Andrekios was proven not
guilty of the crime of the murder of the former Edito-in-Chief of the
Sith Imperium Times, Rodeia Roderick. Andrekios defended himself in his
second ever trial while the prosecution was Grand Inquisitor Xaketh.
Ambassador Arctis was chosen as chief presiding judge while the defense
picked Darth Vaguest to serve as a judge. The prosecution chose Grand
Moff Loret to serve as a judge alongside Vaguest and Arctis. In the
prosecution's opening statement, Xaketh made points that as Minister of
Science and Technology, Darth Andrekios would have access to the poisons
 needed to kill Rodeia. The prosecution also stated that Andrekios had
the motive to commit this crime. In the defendant's opening statement,
Andrekios stated that he did have access to the aforementioned poisons
and he did have a motive to kill Rodeia. But Andrekios firmly stated
that Praetor Kaldar also had access to these poisons and Praetor Kaldar
also had a motive. Further into his opening statement, Andrekios
informed the presiding judges that it was odd that the day after Rodeia
was murdered, the first warrant for an arrest was for Andrekios.
Andrekios added onto this statement by saying that the warrant was
issued by the Praetor herself, meaning that it would have been the
perfect cover up. After his opening statement, Andrekios called on his
first witness, Dread Master Erasis. Andrekios opened his questioning of
the witness by asking Erasis about his trip to Hoth. After some more
questioning, it was revealed that Andrekios accompanied Erasis to Hoth,
and the murder was committed while Andrekios was on Hoth. Xaketh's
rebuttal consisted of him asking Erasis if Andrekios was asked to come
or if Andrekios came on his own accord. Xaketh stated that Andrekios
would have had enough time to tamper with Rodeia's computer and apply
the poison. Xaketh also stated that the poison could have been a timed
release, meaning that the poison could have been released while
Andrekios was on Hoth and Rodeia was on Voss. In their closing
statements, Xaketh reminded the judges that Andrekios had access to the
poisons used to kill Rodeia and he had a motive to kill her. In addition
 to this, Xaketh also added that it is possible that the poison was on a
 timed release. Andrekios replied by stating that it would be impossible
 for him to have committed this crime as he left for Hoth several days
before the murder took place. He urged the judges to make the correct
decision. After meeting, the judges issued their verdict. Andrekios was
found not guilty and was cleared of all charges.

## 2/12/2015

### *An Old Friend*

Involved: Arctis, Leski, Nostrem (mentioned only), Si'alla, Tykas, Vicros

With his suspicion of Nostrem's survival proven correct, Darth
Arctis ventured to Mos Ares with intents of warning the Sith Imperium of
 the impending danger. The ambassador's call was answered by Councilors
Leski, Tykas, and Vicros, as well as Darth Si'alla, Deputy Minister of
Expansion and Diplomacy. Although the deputy minister was initially
unfamiliar with Darth Nostrem, Vicros was quick to recall him as the
mastermind of the attack that ended with the destruction of Amgarrak.
Arctis elaborated on the inaccuracy of Imperial records' claims to his
former apprentice's death on Yavin 4, revealing Nostrem's consciousness
had survived bodily demise. As the Imperial ambassador spoke of
Nostrem's unchecked emotions and various other personality traits,
Si'alla and Vicros suggested exploiting them as a weakness, but Arctis
reminded the Council of Nostrem's strategic brilliance, certain he would
 analyze their tactics and adapt accordingly. His time short, Arctis
advised the Councilors to remain on guard, as he sensed Nostrem's time
of return was near. With that, he departed the Tatooine colony, as
Si'alla began making arrangements to ensure the Emperor was informed of
the threat Darth Nostrem presents.

## 1/26/15

### *In the Valley of Blood*

Involved: Parasitus, Ray'ak, and Belleva

After reading the report regarding Parasitus' attack at Mos Ares
to try and claim Jaudulis' body as his own, Ray'ak and her Apprentice,
Belleva, landed on the Kressh Temple Grounds, they felt immense Darkside
 Energies even before arriving. When they stepped out of the shuttles
and made their way towards the Temple, lightning storms suddenly began
to rain from the sky around them, as Sith Mystics began to work with
Rakata Mystics from within the Temple, chanting in Ancient Sith to
summon the wrath of the Dark Side against these intruders. It was a sign
 that Parasitus' presence was strongest here. Within a few minutes,
Belleva found herself grabbed by an invisible hand and pulled towards
one of the nearby shuttles with great force, though there seemed to be
no one nearby to use such a technique. Shortly after, Parasitus himself
transmutated atop the shuttle Belleva had been pulled into and Ray'ak
and Belleva stood to confront him. He raised his palm, focusing on
Belleva and threw her with great force into the Courtyard of the Kressh
Temple Grounds, where she was later found unconscious by the Massassi
warriors who serve the Kressh Family with the Rakata Mystics and
captured. Meanwhile, Parasitus and Ray'ak continued their short
confrontation until he used the force to trap her in a Static Prison and
 left her imprisoned until the Static Prison erupted in a blast of
electricity that jolted her to her knees. Ray'ak realized she had no
choice but to retreat and return later for reinforcements... she was not
 prepared for the power that Parasitus wielded.

## 1/25/15

### *Return of the Xenocide: Awakening*

Involved: Desocratos/DM Erasis/Zenosis, Loret/Kataret, Vaguest, Andrekios, Nolus, Northius, Nezzor.

Everyone in the Imperium remembered Dread Master Erasis' promise
of bringing Councilor Citadel out of his long induced coma wrought by
Alesis. In finality, The Dread Master Emeritus called many Imperium
Members to the bedside of of his other half, as well as his Dread Guard
Commander Northius and Dread Executioner Nolus and once again explained
the ritual he discovered, and its cost. The ritual was that to be
likened of a transfer...the coma was to be slipped from one host to
another... however the right host needed to be found to replace
Councilor Citadel. Erasis suggested Zenosis, and additionally gave them
coordinates on Zenosis' last known location, Near the tomb where Ryshias
 was found. The entire party found Zenosis on a cliffside, overlooking
lava in a vast cave. The others caught up to him muttering, staring into
 the lava. He offered what seemed like a eulogy, praising and
reprimanding his fallen son. He offered that one day he would be united
again, and turned to shockingly face Five Prominent Imperium members.
They reasoned with him at first to come and follow. He idd not, and it
was not long before blades clashed, but Zenosis was defeated. Angered,
he called on greater power..only to be beaten back again. Then as he
made to run..he turns and held a small shard of metal.

Claiming the metal had been stolen from Dread Master Erasis, the
Marauder interacted with the object..and pulsed in new wavelengths of
light, attacked with new found fury, was beaten down and only rose
again....but, the others continued ot press their attack, until the
power faded, and Zenosis unconscious. The Dread Forces gathered the
relic, which caused suspicion, but ultimately they returned to Mos Ares
Asap. However, once they were inside, Vaguest mentioned to Andrekios
that the Dreadful two had harbored an artifact, adthe prince asked for a
 lok, which was denied...before too much hostility rose, Erasis came in.
 He impsected the artifact, told the others its was a fragment of Dread
master Crainterr's lightsaber, which was one of many artifacts kept by
Erasis. Others had been stolen, and unaccounted for.

The time had come for the ritual and Dread Master Erasis called
on the prince to aid simply by allowing one of the ritual's power to
explode on to the others, as all three Dread practitioners were to
transfers the coma, split it between them in thirds, losing a third of
consciousness, and then give it all to Zenosis. As the process started
the masters became dreary..but soon..it was all over. Zenosis lay
lxseeping.. and Councilor Citadel sat up...with a scream of protest.
Seconds later...a familiar darkness returned, Kataret.......the Monarch
appeared... and scornfully added that he was displeasd with the Revival.
 Erasis commented his disfavor, and added the usual threat. But Kataret
simply vainshed and warned them all: The Darkest Days were coming.

### *The Great Devourer Strikes*

Involved: Jaudulis, Parasitus, Azu'lae, Vicros, Ishtar'rie, Nolus,
Erasis in his Dread Master form, Erasis in his normal form, Nolus, and
Takhisis....And Nolus...did I forgot mention Nolus?

After a long dispute with his wife, the Grand Inquisitor made an
announcement on the Imperium Holonet, admitting a dark secret, that he
was a clone, made in Dread Master Parasitus's own image through the
Darkside, with his knowledge, power, and many of his memories. He
revealed how Parasitus could be defeated and that he was dying due to a
complication with the ritual which only Parasitus knew how to repair.
Erasis in his Dread Master form, along with Nolus, the Dread Executioner
 who once served Tyrans, came to the hospital to confront the weary
Grand Inquisitor, who announced he would be going into exile to find the
 Artifacts that contained pieces of Parasitus's very own severed spirit
so as to destroy them and weaken him. The Dread Master form of Erasis,
aswell as Nolus, expressed a desire to help Parasitus take Jaudulis'
body, which was in fact intended for him. Azu'lae expressed her concerns
 at this and made it clear that helping Parasitus would be a mistake.
After Erasis (DM) and Nolus left, Jaudulis and Azu'lae once again argued
 over his wanting to leave and he finally told her that if the Emperor
approved that she could go with him in search of the artifacts, he would
 wait for the decision. They both knew the Emperor would not allow it
and Azu'lae expressed her concern again but it fell on death ears, for
his body was aging so rapidly and he went into a coma. A message was
sent by Azu'lae through the Holonet and both Vicros, and Erasis (Normal)
 came to handle the situation and hooked Jaudulis up to life support...
but after they had done so... a dark presence fell upon the entire
city...lightning filled the entrence to the hospital and Dread Master
Parasitus appeared before them all in a brilliant flash of blinding
light. Azu'lae screamed in sheer fear, she knew well what he was capable
 of. Erasis and Vicros ignited their blades and Parasitus raised his
hand to Vicros, casting fear around his mind and causing him to mistake
Erasis as the one who attacked his beloved Rey'a, the fear of one who
can take your loved one from you is a powerful thing and he knew it.
Vicros went into a mad frenzy and started to attack Erasis, blinded by
fear, as Parasitus made his way towards Jaudulis, but Azu'lae blocked
his path warning him not to touch her husband. He lifted his hand to
Jaudulis and began to use Ancient Sith Hemomancy to boil his blood,
causing extreme pain to both Jaudulis and Azu'lae, though Jaudulis was
in a coma at the time. Azu'lae's blood boiled through her wounds and she
 began to bleed, it seemed as if Parasitus might win. All he had to do
was remove the crown from Jaudulis' head, for this crown had a special
power in it that protected his mind from all but the absolute most
powerful mental attacks, and Parasitus did not want his host too badly
damaged. He could not touch the crown, however, and he knew it. Luckily
for him, the Keeper, Ishtar'rie came in and did not seem to realize what
 was going on. He persuaded her to remove the crown from Jaudulis's
head, which she eventually did reluctantly after a failed attack on her
mind using the power of fear. It had failed because she too had an
ancient relic upon her head that protected her. Once the crown was
removed, Parasitus's power began to grow substantially with each passing
 moment, as if he was feeding off Jaudulis' connection to the force. it
was around this time that Nolus came in to try and bring him back to the
 Dread Palace, he tried to dispel Vicros' fear, but it did not work,
while feeding off of Jaudulis, Parasitus was too powerful, and so Nolus
reached for the crown with the force and placed it back on Jaudulis'
head, upon realizing what was happening. This stunned Parasitus long
enough for Nolus to bind him within a Holocron, trapping him, but he
underestimated the power of The Master all other Masters Feared, for the
 Holocron exploded into electricity, jolting all nearby and shattering
to pieces as Parasitus escaped. It was around this time that Takhisis
came in and stuck at the Dread Master with Lightning, which considering
Parasitus was a spirit possessing his armor and robes, did not do much
but cause his armor and robes to crackle with electricity. He turned to
Takhisis and casted fear upon her as Vicros awakened from his fear
induced state, only to be placed back into it. The Medical room was
severly damaged by this time with so many being knocked into Kolto tanks
 and such. Parasitus had finally grown tired of their interference and
used his most powerful attack, prying the nightmares from the minds of
all the children on the planet of Tattooine and gathering them for the
ultimate mental attack of fear which he unleashed upon them all and it
passed through even Nolus' mask and Ishtar'rie's relic. After this,
Parasitus' energy was greatly depleted and he used his remaining
strength to return to his lair. Azu'lae and others who were injured
received medical attention, and Nolus retreated to the Dread Palace.

## 1/24/15

### *An Order Dismantled*

Involved: Andrekios, Ryshias, Erasis, Vicros, Ruu'san. Vaguest, Zaarin, Loret

After rescuing Ryshias, Andrekios revealed that he was rebuilding
 his own Dread Order. The group was outraged but more fuel was added to
the fire when Andrekios revealed that he not only indoctrinated Umbarra
but he also made both of the Praetor's guard Dread Masters. Furious,
Ruu'san marched away as the others looked at Andrekios with doubt. A few
 minutes pass and Andrekios sends Tykas to bring the Praetor to him.
When the Praetor, accompanied by Ryshias, arrives Vicros is standing
next to Andrekios. Andrekios said that he would release Vicros, and
suddeny stabbed him with his lightsaber. Vicros fell to the floor, dead.
 Ryshias and Andrekios fought before Vicros stood up, subsequently
unharmed. Andrekios stated that the only way to strip the title of Dread
 Master from someone is through death and that he had taught Vicros how
to survive death for a while longer. Ruu'san attempted to arrest
Andrekios but could not after Vaguest stated that he technically did not
 commit a crime. The Praetor and Ryshias walked away and Andrekios
departed to strip Rey'a of her Dread Master title as well. Andrekios had
 agreed to disassemble his Dread Order to keep stability.

## 1/24/15

### *Return of the Xenocide: **Retribution***

Involved: Alesis/Deso/Erasis/Serenesis(passive)/Vynstryker(passive),
Na'aleth/Azu'ae, Vicros, Ray'ak, S'rahnia, Tykas, Ryshias/Nolus,
Vaguest, Ruu'san.

Location: Hospital Citadel.

#### **Part 1**

Ray'ak was tending to The comatose Erasis (deso) when his holocron
activated again. With brief dialoge Erasis commented on her flowers,
saying they were excellent and lightened the room. he then told her to
call all, he had a message for them.

Once Ruu'san, Vaguest, Ryshias, Tykas, Ruu'san and Vicros
arrived, Erasis told them something strange. The Hospital was no longer
safe and they needed to get out. The other were confused but were shut
up when a building nearby exploded into flames. the Hologram turned to
face it, and repeated the warning. He tried to say more, but was cut
short. A blast seared through the window, exploding the
holocron..causing The holo to scream and fade. This prompted the others
to quickly evac Erasis out of the Hospital, But Ray'ak and Vicros
stayed.

#### **Part 2**

Alesis Landed on the platform directly outside the Hospital, with an
indentified female, who were under surveillance by SIMCOM and Hospital
Security. The female proceeded to explode the generator on the platform
with the grenade she held, and Alesis began to corrupt the area..causing
 statues..and a large missile aimed at the Hospital to appear, and
taking out communications. Subsequently, power went out, and all the
holotrees sputtered and died. He sent a message out on an unsecure
channel, stating the time had come to take back what was his. He told
the woman the missile would be a last resort, and casting
transparallelism, took them both to the entrance, where Ray'ak and
Vicros hid from their view. Alesis nodded, and the girl and him began to
 attack, both of them speeding past the three meager defense turrets,
and attacking them from behind. As Alesis called the girl by her name,
"Na'aleth," he motioned ofr her ot burn the plats in the next room. She
giggled and did so, as Alesis turned and causes an explosion in the
entrance area, causing massive ruptures in the ground and
shifting/destroying the furniture in the area. Na'aleth had removed all
the plants by fire or force explosions, and they turned to nothingness.
Alesis destroyed the Emergency room, while telling Na'aleth, apparently
known to him as "daughter" to destroy the Kolto tank and its room, which
 she did, killing a medic inside. However, he told her to stay away from
 both the technical room and supply rooms. Together, they proceeded to
the next room, and Ray'ak and Vicros sneaked past them, falling back
undetected. Alesis dispatched the medics as Na'aleth destroyed the
medical beds, and together they caused the med-computer to overload by
lightning explosions. The attackers ran outside to the balcony, And
Alesis called on lighting and a beam of light to destroy many plants,
while Na'aleth caused force explosions on her end. The statues became
corrupted..and three more missiles formed out of their falling crumbling
 mass.

As this all occurred, SIMCOM had been reporting status as well as
 debating whether to send in a team to combat them. The group had been
revoked by the Supreme Commander, Loret, in simple statement that Alesis
 had been quite powerful and interference could be full of
repercussions. When Ryshias stated he could bring the Reckoning in, but
then they recieved a communication by one identified as Watcher
Vynstryker, Zenosis' other son, X'aan's brother. He stated that if any
action was taken, The missiles created would activate, killing both the
knight and ray'ak..although the attackers would survive. Ryshias ordered
 the channel cut, only to find another Citadel, Serenesis, also with,
"Submit or die." They ultimately held, but the Reckoning did orbit Nar
Shaddaa.

Alesis and Na'aleth walked inside, only to find that their
opponents had rushed upstairs. The two of them massacred the two elderly
 men in the room, and unleashing incredible powers that wiped out the
entirety of the nature and furniture in the room. Alesis commented that
the opponent's best strategy would be to engage Na'aleth first to
overpower her, so he suggested that she lure her defenders out by
taunting them and running. She giggled, and rushed up, throwing grenades
 everywhere, until finally she caught the attention of both Vicros and
Ray'ak. She rushed down and reported her success, with Vicros and Ray'ak
 running down behind her. They entered the room to see Alesis calmly
meditating, behind him three objects, two Vossian sarcophagi and one
golden chest between them. He welcomed the the two as Na'aleth took her
place beside her master, and Ray'ak seemed unimpressed. Dialog was
brief. Alesis turned to Na'aleth, pointed at Vicros, and they began to
duel. Ray'ak and Alesis drew sabers and they too fought..but Ray'ak
revealed a secret...the Septis Mirtis (Seven Deaths) ...her Six deceased
 members of her coven that aided in all things. One by one, Hellus,
Raithra, Devorta, Serpent, Seer, and Crucius each lashed out at Alesis,
each to their own specialization, to which he countered, but at a cost
of his energy. Na'aleth too was beaten back, and forced to her knees.
Alesis' robes began to tatter, and it was visible he was wearing out.
Vicros extended his saber as a sign of victory, and Ray'ak and her six
laughed.

Alesis saw he was at a disadvantage. Returning quickly to the
three objects, Alesis channeled with them, and his robes ripped and
bleached to white, his mask reformed, and he turned, empowered by the
Gatekeepers. He sent waves of overpowering energy and enhancements into
Na'aleth who nearly exploded with power, as she rose to fight again.
Ray'ak and the witches fought even harder. Na'aleth succeeded over
Vicros, as her rage beat Vicros into unconsciousness, however the Seven
of the Coven forced Alesis to his knees once more, causing his
"daughter" to cry out in concern. Visibly appearing weak in his state,
Alesis drew the six spirit witches to appear out in the open, as they
all watched.

Suddenly, Alesis caused a rupture in the ground. He had done so
twice already in duels with the Witches and Ray'ak, but this one had a
different effect. He took Ray'ak off guard, and beat her with a burst of
 attacks. The witches screamed as Alesis began casting a
ritual..empowered by the Secrets of Citadel. One by one they were
imprisoned, as crystals rose and enclosed around them, much as had been
done to Alesis at the tri-split so long ago. As they lost their
abilities the Witches either screamed revenge to Alesis or encouragement
 to their Supreme, but their voices were silenced. Weak, Ray'ak was
called into the center of the room, and Vicros was dragged over to watch
 what would occur should he have awakened. Alesis called on the rubble
in the room, creating a stasis chamber capable of trapping Ray'ak in
place.

Victory was all but assured. Retribution had begun in fullest.
Alesis summoned small bits of the prisons around the witches, and
levitated them in front of Ray'ak. She, shocked, desperately said her
witches could not hurt her, but he sent them plummeting into her body
anyways, goring her. Na'aleth laughed, and Alesis allowed her to
demonstrate her power, which she opened with a barrage of night-sister
attacks. This shook Ray'ak violently, but she maintained her abilities
to talk and reason, aggravating to Alesis.

The time had come to reveal another nature of the Blood Sith.
Alesis turned, and with a gesture, sent the blood of medics defeated
soaring and gliding through the sky like a concentrated stream of mist
to land on top of the golden chest. He smiled and sent part of it at the
 sealed door behind them, and the other half he shot lightning at. The
lightning infused with the blood, turning itself red and more sporadic
in nature. Alesis caused it to explode, sending a wave of electrified
energy into Ray'ak, savoring every scream. He commented on her upcoming
marriage, stating that this would be her dowry. Lastly, he revealed his
final trick for the day, and held up a vial, saying it contained the
blood of Dread Master Avendin. He explained he had stolen it from his
last host, Dread Master Erasis, before he was rudely removed by force.
He took one small drop, and flung it into Ray'ak's body, allowing its
dreadful powers to soak into her blood stream. He then shocked her, the
dread acting as a conduit all around her body, electrifying her from the
 inside, and throwing her unconscious body to the ground. with both
knocked out, Alesis casted transparallelism on both Vicros and Ray'ak,
causing thme to wind up in the swamps of Dromund Kaas.

With the defense gone, Alesis proceeded to shock the blood
covered door, opening it, and gesturing into what remained of the olden
Palace Citadel. Na'aleth was cautious but happy, and then finally they
walked into the room with the crystals of the Gatekeepers to which power
 had been restored. Lastly, upon entering the Throne Room, Alesis
commanded that BOTH thrones of Erasis (one for each half) be destroyed,
to which was carried out by Na'aleth's elimination of one by lightning,
and the other by a saber slash by Alesis.

SIMCOM, realizing the Vitals of both the knight and Councilor
were not to be found at the Palace, began orbital bombardment, prompting
 Na'aleth to voice retreat,But Alesis smirked as a shield went up, and
the missiles launched to intercept the Reckoning, but did not because of
 of a cloaking device around the ship. the shield stopped the
bombardment and Alesis electrified the shield, to further discourage
another attack, as the lighting would travel up the beam and hit any
capital ship that fired. The Reckoning retreated and Hospital Citadel
had been claimed once more, and Reverted to its Palace state. Alesis
donned the robes of his House, and thanked his "daughter" for her great
service, telling her she had earned her place, and telling her to rest.
She did, and Alesis did too, contemplating his fortune and awaiting
another day.

#### **Part 3**

Ray'ak and Vicros now were MIA, and as such, It was up to the Praetor
 to find them. She knew who to contact first, and found Dread Master
Erasis and his Dread Executioner Nolus at Mos Ares. She pleaded for his
aid, but Erasis seemed rather distraught at their approach. It would
have surely lead to argument, but the Dowager Empress Approached.
Ruu'san told all she could and S'rahnia pleaded for help, to which
eventually Erasis was worn down with. Azu'lae and tykas had heard all of
 this but Erasis, out of pity for Azu'lae's injuries He located them....
 and told the others that the knight and councilor were approaching the
Dark Temple on Kaas. It was a matter of time before all present rushed
down to the surface of Kaas, and secured the area around the both
unconscious Imperium Citizens.

## 1/23/15

### *Operation: Tomb Hunters*

Involved: Loret/Kataret, Vaguest/Crevsilez, Ryshias/Zetzuo/Korvian, Erasis/Zenosis, Zaarin, Ruu'san, Andrekios.

Location: Sith Intelligence Headquarters on Dromund Kaas, Smuggler's Haven on Tatooine, the Prison Tomb on Belsavis.

A normal day in the Imperium was quickly abrupted as a unknown
signal broke into Imperium secondary channels, the signal, at firsts
static, then a worded message, carried a scent of deceive and tricks.
The signal itself pointed to the Sith Intelligence Headquarters, on
Dromund Kaas.

Loret, alongside the Citadel member Zenosis and Admiral Zaarin,
went into the meeting point, only to be greeted by a untruthful
individual who just presented himself as Cipher 27. The Imperium was
invited to participated in a Intelligence operation to recover a certain
 amount of Imperial operatives captured by the Republic, and imprisoned
on the planet Belsavis. It turned out, that the operation also collided
with the rescue of Councilor Valeus, and forced the Imperium to accept
the offer of the Cipher to work with them, and act as a bait for their
rescue team, and in exchange they would gave them a lead on where to
find the Councilor.

The lead was a name, Korvian DeMarco, mercenary and gun for hire.
 The man was in Tatooine, in a remote cantina called "Smuggler's
Heaven". Once the group reached the cantina, they searched it for this
man, finding him chatting with a bartender and a waitress. Zaarin
approached the man, but it was only greete by a gun on his forehead.
Korvian showed hostility at first, as he didn't trusted the individuals
questioning him. Only the apparition of the Praetor Kaldar, and then,
telling the mercenary their intention, he showed cooperative.

Korvian revealed he actually worked for Ryshias, as part,
officialy of the East Rim Imperial Trading Company and unofficially of
the "Web of Shadows", an intelligence operation. He also revealed that
Cipher 27, was actually Zetzuo, another of Ryshias agent's, and that
summoned the group in an intention to release their employer. Korvian
confirmed Zetzuo's affirmation on that Ryshias was hidden in an ancient
tomb in the planet, guarded by the Esh-Kah. Korvian offered himself to
lead the operation to the tomb entrance, just in time when the Prince
Andrekios also joined the Imperium force.

In Belsavis, the group met in a nearby forest to the tomb, from
where Korvian followed the trial of Esh-Kah patrols until they reached
the entrance. Upon reaching the entrance to the tomb, the group
descended via elevator. Once the group took their first step in, Korvian
 stated that they had triggered an alarm and Republic SpecForces would
close in on their location. Korvian calmly walked towards a pillar in
the current room and removed a case. Inside the case were the
lightsabers of Ryshias. Once Korvian showed the group the contents, he
walked back onto the elevator and left the group to rescue Ryshias.
Zenosis suggested to clear all flanks of Esh-kah separately; he would
take the left flank while Andrekios would take the center and Zaarin
would take the right.

Once clearing they cleared through the Esh-Kah, they came upon
Ryshias staring blankely at a crystal and muttering words the group
could not understand. Andrekios told Zaarin to get the Councilor away
from the crystal. Zaarin attempted to pull Ryshias towards him, but
Ryshias resisted. A few minutes passed by and the group felt a dark
presence enter. The Monarch stood before them, stating that he had let
Ryshias see. As soon as The Monarch entered, Zenosis' body was possessed
 by Alesis, The Xenocide. The Monarch called Ryshias to his side and he
listened. Outnumbered, Andrekios ordered Zaarin to go find help.As
Ryshias placed on his armor, his mental implants triggered in a
safeguard, releasing him fro the Monarch controls, then Ryshias removed
the crystal and threw it at The Monarch's feet, stating that it was
drained of power and now he could physically harm The Monarch. With a
flick of his wrist, Ryshias sent The Monarch flying back. As Ryshias was
 putting The Monarch through severe pain, Alesis began to walk towards
the 2, but Andrekios stood in his way, stating that he would not
interfere. Zaarin returned with help in the form of Praetor Ruu'san,
Grand Moff Loret, and Crevsilez, only to find Andrekios dueling Zenosis,
 possessed by Alesis. Andrekios won the duel and Zenosis was freed from
The Xenocide's grip temporarily. Andrekios turned to see that The
Monarch has crumbled to ash.

The group suddenly hears the voice of The Monarch echo throughout
 the tomb stating that Ryshias may have escaped his grasp but that
darker days will come. Ruu'san walked up to Ryshias, hoping that he was
himself again. Ryshias nodded stating that his mind was his own again
and the two embraced. Zaarin suggested the group leave before Republic
SpecForces find them and the group agreed. Loret stated that she had
signaled for escape shuttles, and Ryshias ran off to clear the way of
Republic first responders. The remaining group members returned to the
elevator that brought them to the tomb and found several dead Republic
soldiers, killed by Ryshias. The escape shuttles arrived and the group
returned to the Sovereign.

## 1/18/15

### *Return of the Xenocide: Taking Down X'aan*

Involved: Erasis (As Desocratos) & X'aan, Loret & Kateret,
Ryshias, S'rahnnia, Chriskrayt. Leski, Azu'lae, Ruu'san, Ray'ak, Vicros,
 Jaudulis. ((Sorry if I missed someone, there were a lot of people
there :D))

Location: The fiery, savage trench on Belsavis

As the Imperium progressed normally, each Councilor and member
carrying out their daily duties, Councilor Erasis (As Desocratos) made a
 discovery. Abruptly, he called an emergency session for the High
Council and citizens of the Imperium. Grand Moff Loret, Darth Ryshias,
Moff Chriskrayt, and Dowgar Empress S'rahnnia joined Erasis in the
Officer Deck of the Sovereign, along with Imperial Knight Vicros. Erasis
 briefly recounted the murder of Lord Emperor Arestenax and his
assassin, X'aan. X'aan and Erasis both belonged to House Citadel, and
due to their bond, Erasis was able to create a plan to lure X'aan out
and bring honor back to the royal family and avenge the Lord Emperor.

With the High Council present, Erasis revealed his reasons for
convening them and told of his plan. He and his companion, Ryshias,
would travel to Belsavis and they would appear to be in pursuit of an
artifact. Appearing this way would make them seem vulnerable and draw
X'aan out for an attack. However, several members of the Imperium,
including the vengeful Empress, would trail behind the two far enough to
 not be detected. When X'aan strikes at Erasis and Ryshias, the others
would show themselves and outnumber the Assassin.

After Erasis told his plan, he said it would also lead them to
finding and stopping the Xenocide, Alesis. Empress S'rahnnia and Grand
Moff Loret both reminded Erasis that they did not want to get involved
with the internal crisis of House Citadel. However, Erasis was able to
convince them to lend their support by saying that House Citadel could
oppose the Imperium directly if not stopped soon. Agreeing on this
point, Erasis told the other Councilors to prepare personal ships for
launch to the planet Belsavis. The Council departed the chambers and
boarded Darth Ryshias' flagship.

The dreadnaught jumped to the planet's orbit, remaining far
enough away so they would not be detected. The Councilors each took
separate shuttles down to the surface to avoid suspicion. At this point
Leski, Ruu'san and Ray'ak also joined them in their hunt for X'aan.
After arriving on the prison world, the members reunited at a remote
Imperial Outpost in the Tomb section of the planet. S'rahnnia expressed
her deep displeasure of returning to this planet, where she had
previously been imprisoned. Once gathered, Erasis lead the group to the a
 small trench with a lava floor, where X'aan was expected to strike.

Once they reached the area Erasis and Ryshias moved to the
artifact they were falsely pursuing, while the others stayed close
behind, in stealth. Shortly after the two entered the fiery trench,
Erasis became possessed. He started emitting darkness as Alesis' mental
powers over him began to take control. In accordance with the plan, each
 member of the team injected himself or herself with a stim that
prevented Alesis from controlling them. However, Erasis struggled to
protect himself and was rendered unconscious. It now appeared that
Ryshias stood alone, convincing X'aan to reveal himself. The operative
popped out of stealth with his weapon aimed at Erasis' body. At this
time, the group, unstealthed, Loret and Vicros appearing behind X'aan
and S'rahnnia appearing infront of the Assassin, blocking his shot at
Erasis. They cornered X'aan.

While Loret aimed at X'aan, preventing him from moving, Vicros
disarmed the assassin and threw his weapon into the lava below them.
Outnumbered, X'aan expressed his deep apology and persistently told them
 that Alesis had tricked him into killing Arestenax. He begged for
Imperium judicial laws, but S'rahnnia alone approached him. Using the
force she smashed his head into the sharp rock, crippling the assassin.
He continued to plead for mercy but was ignored and instead, tortured,
told that by the end he would beg for death. Slowly and brutally, the
Empress put him through immense pain, starting by ripping out his
tongue, preventing cries for aid. She continued by causing lacerations
and external bleeding, ripping out his limbs one by, removing and as
such, crippling his eyes. Finally, by crushing his bones, He was put
through proper pain, and indeed he wish now was for death,

X'aan eventually could no longer speak, as he lay helpless on the
 ground, blood all over his body. S'rahnnia, seeming satisfied with the
pain he went through lifted him through the force, then slowly lowered
him into the lava, as he dissolved with a screeching hiss. With X'aan's
death, Erasis stood up, appearing to have recovered his strength. The
Empress, feeling that she had avenged Arestenax, left the trench while
the others tended to Erasis. He simply expressed a discomfort at the
death of his own nephew. However, as Erasis fully awoke he pointed out
strange lights and beams emerging from the lava where X'aan had sizzled.

By this time Loret had called for evacuations, and been told
Darth Jaudulis and Wrath Azu'lae were on their way to the planet
surface. The group began to look at the lights inquiring what they must
be. They all moved towards a more secure area, attempting to make their
way out of the lava trench. However, a mysterious force prevented them
from leaving, making some type of barrier preventing them from leaving.
The lights and beams slowly inched towards the group. Erasis said that
something else was here, and the others became more cautious of the
beams.

Without warning Leski started firing a barrage of missiles at the
 beams. Chriskrayt quickly tackled him. However it appeared to late, as
the group was instantly hit with a flash of pure energy. Erasis quickly
tensed, and was questioned what was wrong. He said that someone was
attacking them, pursuing them. The group understood: Alesis was
retaliating, much sooner than expected. By now, Azu'lae and Jaudulis
arrived and were briefed on the situation. Alesis himself began speaking
 to the group through the force. Azu'lae confronted him and threatened
to destroy him if he didn't allow them to leave.

But Alesis was not impressed. Through some force magic, he
transported the Wrath to the rest of the group, and separated Erasis.
The group rushed to take Erasis back but were stopped by a force
barrier. Several members, most notably Ryshias and Ray'ak, tried using
their powers to save their loved friend and ally. However, their efforts
 proved fruitless as the barrier reflected their attacks back at them.
Alesis had trapped Erasis in a barrier and he now stood helpless. The
group could do nothing to free him.

Ryshias did not stop. His determination to save Erasis was above
all else, and he slowly depleted himself, wasting his energy on the
pointless attacks. Erasis had realized what Alesis planned to do to him,
 and began making a short speech that sounded... almost like a farewell
speech. The group immediately picked this up, and questioned this.
Erasis told them that there was no escape and implied that this could be
 his end. Startled, the group all tried harder to break the unbreakable
barrier but it wouldn't budge. Ryshias constantly reminded Erasis that
he would not let him die and continued his assault on the barrier.
Azu'lae encouraged Erasis to fight back, and Ray'ak begged her lover not
 to leave her alone.

But Erasis did not change his mind. He seemed convinced that this
 was the only way. Alesis taunted the group, demanding that they'd beg
him to release Erasis. But the group stood united and strong, at last
ready to accept the sacrifice. By this time, Ryshias and depleted most
of his strength, and lay on the ground, watching the event unfold. As a
last request, Erasis told the Imperium to stay strong, and suggested
that his other half, the darker half of the Dread Master, could save the
 Imperium. As a last order, he entrusted his House Citadel and
possessions to Ray'ak, asking her to keep it safe.

As this happened, the beams closed in on Erasis. He suddenly
burst into light, as the beams enveloped him. He suddenly began to feel
immense pain, the feelings of torture. Ray'ak could hardly bare to see
Erasis in so much agony. Alesis was putting Erasis through all the
torture that X'aan had gone through. Every injury, every attack that the
 Empress had done to X'aan... Erasis was feeling all that pain. The pain
 of losing his limbs, the pain of his bones being broken, the pain of
his eyes popping out. It was all excruciating.

At last, he screamed. Alesis was ending with putting Erasis
through the pain of burning, of dying in hot, fiery lava. Now blood
oozing all over him, he collapsed, unable to stand. He falls to the
ground, and with that, the force barrier comes down...

The group all ran to Erasis' side. The renown Imperial, who was
loved and known as a hero to the entire Imperium, now lay motionless in
the lava chasm. The Imperium could hardly process the events, but one
thing was clear: Erasis was gone. The group looked over the body unsure
of what to do now. Azu'lae screemed into the caves, demanding Alesis
show himself physically. But there was no answer. Alesis had retreated,
sure that he had won. That Erasis, was no more.

The group silently mourned Erasis. Their respected and
appreciated leader, remained motionless. But, suddenly, something
strange happened. A new force presence was sensed by a group, and behind
 them, an entity started to form. At last, a figure appeared, clothed in
 dark robes and emitting immense power. This new character seemed
unfamiliar and entirely new. The group at first ignored him, tending to
Erasis, but he suddenly raged, grabbing the attention of the group.

The figure called himself the "Monarch". He addressed the group,
mocking Erasis by simply calling him weak and fragile. The group told
the figure to back away, but he said that he was not there to harm
Erasis. Ryshias had gathered more strength and attempted to attack the
shadow, but his attacks passed through the entity, who pushed the
Councilor back with the force. The Monarch told them he was burdened,
being in a spiritual form instead his long dead physical body, and
expressed his confidence that he could destroy all of the group at his
full power. Of course, the group disbelieved him, still thinking he was
just some crazed spirit.

But the Monarch finally revealed his true reason for appearing,
saying that he was saddened by Erasis. But he was not concerned about
Erasis' death, he was concerned that Erasis had survived! The group
abruptly looked back at the body of Erasis, realizing that it was now
gently breathing. The Monarch said they should leave him in the lava
trench, as he was weak and unable to keep his own House in order. They
snapped at him, saying no one was left behind. Then, Erasis' other,
Dread Master half began to speak, remarking that the Monarch was an
enemy and a weak fool. However, the Monarch only laughed, announcing to
the Imperium that he would soon return to the galaxy at his full power
and he would wipe them aside.

Now, with the Imperium aware of Erasis' survival, the Monarch no
longer felt his presence was needed. As he left, he reminded the
Imperium to beware of him and of the Xenocide. He left telling the group
 that the Imperium would face its darkest days in the near future, and
then disappeared. The group, relieved to see Erasis alive, quickly
stabilized him. He remained motionless, but was surely living.

Ryshias stood at the exit of the lava trench, directing the group
 to Imperium rescue shuttles waiting. The shuttles were quickly boarded
with the members of the Imperium and an unconscious Erasis. Ryshias had
the last member board the shuttle before he himself left the trench. But
 as he began to limp towards the evacuation shuttles, Republic fighters
and attack shuttles began surrounding the area. It was a small force,
but Ryshias, not wanting to endanger Erasis, told the shuttles to leave
without him. They soon were out of the Republic's reach, so instead they
 targeted Ryshias. Althea

Normally, the Sith could have defeated the small Republic force
with little difficulty. But as he tried to attack, he collapsed. As he
lay on the ground, the Republic began to surround him and he had no
escape. He quickly remembered that all his attacks on the barrier and
been redirected at him, depleting his energy. He cursed, and desperately
 held the Republic back with the last of his little storage of power.
Over an open Imperium channel, he reported to his flagship that he could
 not make it off-world, and that it had been an honor serving with his
crew. Then, the comns went silent, and Ryshias was no longer heard...
(Concluded on 1/24/2015 in "*Operation: Tomb Hunters")*

Additionally, it was reported that there had been a transporter
issue with the wrath, but she transmitted an eerie message, stating she
was leaving the Grand Inquisitor and the Imperium for Vaguest,but none
could answer her as her comms went silent. Juadulis posted a bounty for
her to be returned safety at 5mil credits. Leski and Chriskrayt both
reported injuries, most likely incurred through the barrier, but
eventually made it out.

Meanwhile, back at hospital Citadel, Erasis was brought to a
medical room. Praetor Ruu'san Kalder operated on Erasis desperate to
revive him. Juadulis worked on Leski. The rest of the group briefly
reflected on the strange and sad events of the day, then went their
separate ways. Ray'ak places special flowers all around the room
symbolizing important traits one could desire. Almost as a reward, a
holocron appeared, and taking the form of Erasis, it thanked Ray'ak,
told her he loved her, and made her promise not to forget. She did not,
nor would she, and as the holocron shut down to recharge, Ray'ak left,
smiling.

## 1/14/15

### *The Return of the Grizzled Admiral*

Involved: Hawk'e {now Vaguest}, Vicros, Andrekios, Ray'ak, Azu'lae, Ryshias. Tykas

Hawk'e had set out to study the former Grand Admiral's connection
 to the spirit of Tulak Hord. however, not wanting to access the armor
directly for fear of corruption or possible possession, the Mysteries
and Ancient Knowledge Scholar sought the Dark Lord's lightsaber instead.
 after finding the weapon, a great surge rippled through the force and
the spirit of Vaguest returned to inhabit the Scholar's body. Azu'lae,
Tykas, and Ryshias responded to the ripple which originated at the
Secondary Imperium Academy. Upon finding the man, they realized that his
 hair and eyes had turned snow white. on the bridge of his nose and
connecting to his forhead now set the Tattoo of a certain Dark Lord of
the Sith.

upon recognizing the man as Vaguest, Azu'lae jumped into a rage
and it took the combined powers of both Ryshias and Vaguest to bring her
 down. afterwards, Vaguest, confused by his return, approached both
Vicros and Andrekios, the men responsible for his initial death. after
confronting Vicros, they two fought and Vaguest, still not used to his
new form, barely beat Vicros in their duel. afterwards, Vicros gave an
apology, standing firm. Vaguest noted the apology and forgave him for
the incident. soon after, Vaguest came face to face with the man who
ordered his death, Andrekios. after a heavy debate, the two did ended on
 a calm not, sheathing both of their blades and letting bygones be
bygones. Vaguest Orion now stands risen In the body of Hawk'e, eager to
serve the Imperium until he once again, and hopefully for the last time,
 tastes death.

## 1/11/15

### Tragedy at Hospital Citadel

Involved: Rey'a, Vicros, Filan, Andrekios, Tykas, Leski

Rey'a was in Hospital Citadel as per her house arrest, and had
called Vicros to meet with her on the balcony to share wonderful news
with him. When he arrived, she announced that she was pregnant with
twins, and likely had been for the past week or so, but was unsure. The
two shared a happy moment, before they were interrupted by a masked
assailant. Said assailant detained Vicros, tying him to a wall as he
attacked the unarmed Rey'a, knocking her to the floor. A relentless
beating ensued, while Vicros was forced to watch. As the assailant left,
 he stated that "This is to be a message, that any member of the
Imperium is vulnerable". He spoke a phrase in Mando'a, and told them to
remember his words, before diving off the balcony and making his escape.
 Vicros broke free just as their attacker escaped, and rushed over to
the bloodied Rey'a, who had fallen unconscious.

He took her to the Sovereign, for its more advanced medical
facilities, as with no one to operate at Hospital Citadel, the
Sovereign's med-bay provided better security for the injured woman. Upon
 arrival, he sent out a distress call, which Tykas, Leski, and later
Andrekios answered. A medical team saw to the unconscious Rey'a's many
wounds, as the group discussed the event, and how to find the attacker.
Upon waking, Rey'a began to panic, fearing for the children's safety.
Andrekios reached out with the Force to feel for lifeforms withing her,
but only one source of energy was found. One of the children had died
during the attack. This sent Rey'a and Vicros into states of denial,
although Rey'a was considerably more tearful. As the medics continued
work on her, Andrekios called Vicros to the side to discuss how they
would go about finding the killer. As the others eventually left, Rey'a
stayed in the med-bay of the Sovereign until Asavian took her to his
home as the new location of her house arrest, as per orders of the
Emperor.

### Return of the Xenocide:**Intro**

Involved: Erasis (Deso), Salvatus, Candcia(did I spell that right?),
Ruu'san, Asavian, Ryshias, Azu'lae, Loret, (A couple other councilors?)

After Salvatus welcomed Candcia into the Imperium as an
ambassador, he asked if nay had anything to bring to the council, Erasis
 raised his hand in a shaking affirmative. he walks and kneeled
noticeably lower in front of the Emperor. He then revealed he not only
knew who killed Arestenax, but also how it was done.

Simply put, Erasis opened by saying that it had come to his
attention that one named Trickster had alluded that one named X'aan had
killed the beloved Lord Emperor and Lady Regent. He affirmed such,
stating that he had done it, but how shocked even the councilors. X'aan
was the son of Zenosis, The nephew of Erasis, and Watcher (special
agent) of House Citadel, which instantly drew the Emperor, Ruu'san and
Asavian to put Erasis himself under suspicion of aiding the
assassination. He responded in a shaky positive and negative: The
coordinates of the Soveriegn had been taken, from him, but he did not
give X'aan the authorization to do such act. This prompted the question
of who and why, and people still awaited the how. Erasis revealed an
answer that paled Azu'lae and took Ryshias aback: the entire attack had
been coordinated and executed by Erasis predecessor and father, Blood
Sith Alesis Citadel, The Last, the Xenocide, The Master of the Secrets
of House Citadel.

Salvatus found this news not at all affecting to the overall
issue: Desocratos had stated he let this happen, and as such there was
no reason to not put all of House Citadel as enemies of the State.
Erasis fired out defenses in swift succession to mitigate such damage.
The first was Alesis had simply possessed Erasis in body, forcing him
into stasis, and then taking the coordinates straight from Erasis' mind.
 Second, That Alesis was indeed strong as he could easily target the
Imperium again. Some were unconvinced, prompting a remark by Asavian
that Ultimately, Salvatus decreed That X'aan shall die and that until
Erasis had formulated a plan to capture and defeat him, he was to be
under watch, to which Azu'lae, the greatest defender of Erasis that day
responded to take charge of. Erasis agreed, provided that rey'a was
released or transferred from his care. Salvatus placed her under Asavian
 instead nad the meeting concluded.

## 1/10/15

### *The Return of the Xenocide: **PRELUDE***

involved:

Zenosis

Erasis (in Deso's body)

Tykas

Azu'lae

Vicros

Takhisis

Tykas, Azu'lae and Vicros were aboard the Soveriegn when they
heard a commotion on the bridge, which with inspection revealed a
comical scene of Zenosis arguing with an Imperium Guard over accessing
data. The wrath approached him with a rather unimpressed expression, and
 demanded an explanation, with the other two filing in behind. Zenosis
quickly explained that Hospital Citadel had been robbed, again. He also
mentioned Erasis was busily trying to find clues on the who, what, when,
 where, why and of course, how this occurred. So they accepted Zenosis'
unspoken plea and went to the Hospital, leaving him to bicker with the
guard.

Citadel was so busy in his work he needed a physical touch by the
 Wrath to "wake" him. He explained the situation, showing the reliquary
where the blade once was resting. It had lost its cover, as if it had
been broken, and a tablet rested inside, that carried the inscription of
 the blades' owner, his fate, and the power of the blade itself. At this
 Vicros announced he had pressing buisness and went elsewhere.

Azu'lae went into detective mode and started throwing a
hypothesis: that given its ipmortance and his recent escape, Alesis
could have an involvement in the ploy. However, Erasis speculated his
other half and the Masters' dread forces could have been behind it, but
realized they could have taken the tablet too. He also shared that he
knew what had happened to some degree, he did not know quite how though.

Erasis explained a blind, somewhat frightened girl had come
asking for a tour of the Hospital Citadel, to which Erasis was
reluctant, but after making a crude joke about her blindless to which he
 was unaware he was embarrassed and showed her around. At the end, he
left her to her business only to remember waking up on the couch.

Erasis then took some more readings discovering that another
object was found, so he and Tykas gathered the dust inside using a force
 technique to analyze what it would have been, since Erasis never knew
it was there, speculating Alesis had put it in before he had been
imprisoned. Azu'lae, a bit emotional wlaked outside, to which Erasis
sent tykas to fetch, woh returned emptyhanded, saying she was still
worried about the threat to her children. She eventually came up, and
that was when Erasis discovered the delicate nature of the dust,
fragments of a cyan crystal, adegean in nature, perfect for a
Lightsaber. However with further testing it showed that it too contained
 fingerprint DNA and bit of DNA in the crystal istelf that related to
Alesis. At this Tykas too had to depart.

Azul'ae even more pressed on This had to be Alesis, but Erasis
reminded her that the girl did not make sense. He went to work again
when Azu'lae noticed a small needle sticking from his neck. She lbuntly
asked if he was taking stims and when Erasis replied in the ocnfused
negative she plucked the needle out....a sleep dart. the puzzle fell
into place on the How. Now Erasis needed a who, but he oculd not
decipher what for power was used. Strongly filled with emotion, Azu'lae
clenched her first and said the skills were Nightsister-like in nature.
They decided to contact Takhisis, to see if she knew anything, as
Mother.

Takhisis silently met up with the Councilor and Wrath at the
Hospital, and was filled in. Outraged, she slapped Erasis at his
inability, but also stated she had no clue whom this nightsister was,
but would try to look into it, and responded she would send a detachment
 of knights to aid him. Erasis responded with the same, but did not
accepts the nights after his guilt with Nostrem. After, all departed.

## 1/8/2015

*Strange*

Erasis awoke, on his couch. He had just remembered giving a girl a
 tour....he turns and sees his his prized possession, the Blade of
Arrax..is gone. The case holding it is broken, only the description of
Arrax's Death remains. He is confused and worried, and now sets out to
find it.