Zacharius

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A couple of years ago at Tony would have simply dismissed the man as insane, although that may still be the case in regards to mental state, he was more inclined to believe his story, or at least believe there were elements of truth to it. That didn't make it any easier to take, although Stark managed to keep his openly casual demeanor as they finished the handshake. He still had much to work on in letting people get to him, but not quite so fast as he was at aggravating others, there was at least that side to things.

"Few theories about time travel, not all my own. It time travel exists in the single dimensional sense, then you helping me to succeed is futile, because by doing so you would equally remove future you's motivation to travel back in time, thus trapping us all in a continual logic trap. What is more likely to have occurred, is you've hoped 'dimension.' I mean, we used to think that was impossible, but the science community has had a lot to thing about recently. If so, welcome to the best version of me, don't worry, we're on the case." Stark rattled off, like countless other times he bombarded those who stood against him, annoyed him or simply happened to be there, talking as much to himself a Bishop in front of him, although at the same time taking in his appearance. It was startling, although Tony could very much see the road the government was taking at this moment leading down to such an eventuality. On a road of bones, including his own.

"That said, we're about to wage war on the strongest and 'greatest' nation on Earth. I'm assuming you're not useless, due to the whole, being selected to come back and change the future, so, I'm not going to turn away good help where I can find it. I have some friends I'd like you to meet." Stark grinned slightly as he spoke, turning to leave, heading towards where both mission teams would be congregating to head out. There was an element of an unofficial goodbye to the whole thing, even for those they had only just met, at least it felt that way for Tony, but then, maybe he became a little dramatic when his life and the world were on the line.

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Nightraider said
Sorry, I tried to keep it to a minimum (and yes I know I shouldn't be doing it at all). I can change it so that the interactions are less "puppety", it actually wouldn't affect the scene that much. I just went into automatic mode when I was typing it out and just imagined what the expression would be; a habit I've unfortunately(?) picked up writing my own stories and such.Edit: Editing in the IC post is done, any actions that are said/done by Tony in that post are one's already done by you in the previous one. Fair?

No problem, I'll get to replying to it now :) This should be the last reply before you pick a mission.

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I am so confused by this conversation.

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Sorry guys, brief absence due to IRL stuff.

No problem Yoshi :)

Nightraider, while normally I don't mind a bit of character puppeting, given how the manner in which this rp is run is very collab heavy, please do avoid deciding upon the reactions of other peoples' characters, not too much of an issue this time, as I can just write the scene from Tony's point of view, nor will it be that different, but still, if you want to write a longer scene, just contact the people involved.

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Thanks guys, changed the image for my Rhodian to something rather different.

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Aaaand, all my minor characters are done, thus, sheet complete I believe.

Much cheering.

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Put all of that into Shayla's sheet, finished the bios for my other minor characters, so they're ready to be given stats.

EDIT: Except for the non-force users, forgot them, will do that shortly.

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Nation Name: The Esstran Collective
Government Type: Republic (Council of Sith)
Capital: Ziost
Home Sector: Esstran
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Persons of Importance

Name: Consul Dureth
Species: Pureblood Sith
Gender: Male
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Bio:
The first of the True Sith to be awakened, and the only to released accidentally, Dureth was previously a great warrior of the Sith during the cold war between the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic, personally being involved in the destruction of the Advozse Hegemony after their loss of Hammer Station, Dureth was renown, even among the Sith, for decisive but brutal results, although lacking the needless bloodthirst that would harm efficiency. While not a member of the Dark Council, Dureth became one of the more influential Sith Lords on Dromund Kaas, building a support base among the officers of the Imperial Military, however, he overstepped himself, earning the ire of several greater lords, finding himself sent to Korriban as an instructor, a position he believed beneath his station. Nevertheless, he used such a post to build new support, this time among the apprentices he brought forward for the Empire, and in exploring the Sith heritage of the world. His discovery of the great stasis chamber occurred during this period, alongside a number of allies and dynastic connections, unwittingly sealing themselves within the 'tomb' for thousands of years.

Upon awakening, Dureth was the primary source of leadership among the Sith, having awoken the other remaining pureblood sith, completely ignoring the calls of the Imperial Expedition that stumbled across him to surrender. After slaying the Stormtroopers accompanying and protecting the largely human expedition, Dureth proclaimed his leadership of those who had trespassed on Korriban, and ownership of their fleet. As the Sith went about building a nation, through current technology and the recovery of their own artifacts, the other Sith were willing to allow Dureth to retain a central leadership role, until the time came to formally found the Collective. With dwindling support, her was unable to hold on dreams of being Emperor, instead, not fighting the formation of the Council, simply becoming a powerful member of it, with even grander plans.

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Name: Consul Khagez
Species: Pureblood Sith
Gender: Male
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Name: Consul Dheva
Species: Pureblood Sith
Gender: Female
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Name: Consul Chohen
Species: Pureblood Sith
Gender: Male
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Name: Consul Avupae
Species: Pureblood Sith
Gender: Female
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Name: Consul Mancath
Species: Pureblood Sith
Gender: Male
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Name: Consul Krukur
Species: Pureblood Sith
Gender: Male
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Name: Consul Ichotae
Species: Pureblood Sith
Gender: Female
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Name: Consul Vasiu
Species: Pureblood Sith
Gender: Female
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Name: Consul Utatdaz
Species: Pureblood Sith
Gender: Male
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Military

The military of the Esstran Collective is not the bulldozer that Sith Empires have been in the past, lacking the vast manpower and naval resources that previous Pureblood empires have possessed has required the Sith to rethink their ways of war. The relatively sparse inhabitants of the practically abandoned Sith worlds, and those planets which have been brought into the fold have provided troops to the Esstran military, equipped in the manner of the Revanites, rather than the Sith Empire which the Purebloods had known, the enlisted troops trained extensively, with most offered being declined as the military has fully accepted it's new purpose, currently para-military forces being used for simple garrisons.

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The Navy is another matter, the resources of the Sith Worlds still remaining strong, even if the population is wanting. The ships of the Sith fleet have decreased in size, favoring swift, hit and run but destructive strikes, with a number of capital ships providing further muscle to the Collective's military. The Navy is the true strength of the nation, using intimidation and crushing force to bring about the surrender of worlds.

History:

During the Emperor's life time, he developed an obsession with Sith artifacts long before his formal training as a Sith began. This obsession reached new heights during hi reign as Chancellor and then Emperor, leading to a host of secret Imperial Expeditions to the Sith Worlds, most prominently the tomb world of Korriban. The last of these to report back, if only once, from the old homeworld of the Sith people, found far more than relics and ancient technology. Instead, the well equipped expedition encountered a stasis chamber, housing within it 9 surviving members of the Pureblood Sith, who had accidently survived the fall of the final true Sith Empire within the underground halls of Korriban.

The loyal clones of the Empire fell before the blades and sorcery of the Sith, but the human and alien members preferred survival over loyalty to a far off Emperor. From that date on wards, many expeditions were dispatched to the Sith Worlds, but none would return to Coruscant, each being secretly implemented into the growing power of Esstran, waiting and building for the moment when the true Sith could strike out against the Usurper who now ruled through power that was rightfully theirs. That eventuality never came to be, instead the Galactic Empire crumbling, the Sith took the moment to strike, their swift fleets and strike-force military crushing the surrounding worlds with the efficiency of Extraterrestrial blitzkrieg. While no efforts were made to contact the outside galaxy, eventually the news of the return of Pureblooded Sith, although often perceived to be a rumor, began to spread across nearby space and then the galaxy as whole.

Now convinced of their own security, the Council of the Sith began to contact its surrounding nations and planets, often as a precursor to the invasion of lesser powers, swept up by the uncompromising Darwinist foreign policy of the Sith. Other, more equal powers have either been treated with caution or courted, the Sith well aware that their position as a species is not one to be envied, even if they now control their own corner of the galaxy once more. As more realist thought takes hold over the Sith, the idea of galactic dominance has slipped from most of their minds, instead, prosperity and survival have become more important, much to the chagrin of the old school of thought.

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Everyone struggling to write for the English collab?

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Gat said
Looks suitable though I find it interesting there Is no barracks for even a token security detail.

Forgot how cheap medium barracks were, so I've added that, along with a telmon marine platoon.