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I say you are misinformed my friend. The United Planets cleared Cobalt of any wrongdoing, as you know well from your research. It was a rogue Captain, not only acting without Cobalt’s say-so, but against the orders of his second-in-command, Scipio Taltarus. You see, I too researched the matter before I came here.
I’m worried about you.
You see, we did have one meeting shortly before your death, and before my…change. You were chasing me, believing me to be criminal. You were relentless. Enraged. Almost ruthless. There was something wrong with you. I know, because I used to feel it myself, constantly.
It doesn’t exist in you anymore. I’d hate to see it come back into your eyes.
Cobalt Kid is not my friend, and I don’t wish it to be so. The reason I talk to you now is because I worry about my friend, Clive. I worry about what will happen to him if something happens to you when you pursue this. Slim is a maniac, and a villain, and its he that needs to be stopped should he ever return.
If the United Planets will not hold another hearing for Cobalt Kid, and the LMBP has cleared him, what would you propose? Surely anything further would be something that could potentially divide Legion World...into Civil War.
From: Captain's Cabin | Registered: Sep 2003
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That's not my desire, Sir Roy...to divide Legion World into Civil War. Yes, he was cleared of wrongdoing, but he never had his day in court. I daresay the United Planets is either afraid of him or too reliant on his Knights Templar for its defense.
I mean, what of Cobalt's actions after the Invasion of Legion World? When he took unsanctioned aggression into Dark Oval territory? One could argue that his aggression spurred their increased hostilities that resulted in the Oval's annexation of Epsilon Sector! What of his (and apparently my own) incursion into the Hrykosian sector of Oval space that started this all?
Who was Cobalt Kid accountable to? Who, my friend watches the watchman?
Don't you see, Sir Roy? He's recently disassociated himself from the Office of Security? Is he truly in search of peace and love?
NO!! He's preparing for his next move...removing all accountability from his actions! Sir Roy, I don't know what it will be, but it's probably the most aggressive move yet!
Someone's got to reign him in before it's too late!!!
Is there no wisdom in this reasoning? You've known despots in your time--hell, you've been one! In hindsight, don't you wish someone had intervened for you before you went over the edge?
-------------------- "Suck it, depressos!"--M. Lash
From: The Underbelly of Society | Registered: Jul 2003
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Your thoughts are curious, I admit. I know many LMBers were horrified at Cobalt's relentless pursuit of the Dark Oval forces despite other LMBers and the majority of the UP following his lead. He's always been accountable to UP military high-command, but its safe to say they consider him one of their own.
<thinks on it>
No. I'm too tempted to see evil in him, as I would Fat Cramer or the Emerald Empress when she lived. And I'll never have the chance to do right by the Empress, now that she's gone. But perhaps I can do right by Cobalt Kid.
I think this "feeling" you have, Lard Lad, is leading you to a dangerous place. As much as I wish someone had intervened for me, I daresay it might not have done much good. In the end, I had to find my own path. As does Cobalt...as do you.
I'll give further thought to your words, as I owe you that much. But please give more thought to mine.
I must leave you now, as I'm off to reunite with some friends here on LW.
Gods, I thought I had him there! It seems like Roy craves redemption, but fears it at the same time! Maybe he'll reconsider. If not, it's just me and Gary...
What would Cobalt have to do for people to see him the way I do?
-------------------- "Suck it, depressos!"--M. Lash
From: The Underbelly of Society | Registered: Jul 2003
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I'll continue to trust you on this, Gary, but we've been stymied at every turn by Cobalt's good ole boy cronies--my patience for bringing him to justice is wearing thin.
This Space Ranger reappearance...it means something! I just don't know whether it's to our advantage...or our disadvantage. And I'm not likin' the uncertainty at all!
-------------------- "Suck it, depressos!"--M. Lash
From: The Underbelly of Society | Registered: Jul 2003
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<enters, holding flashlight and clutching trenchcoat tightly>
Hm, this place has been closed down for some time. A little dark in here...
<hears noise>
I knew I should have brought back-up. So what do I know about this place? Lardy's original 'location / business' on Legion World when most of the original LMB were creating them. Was destroyed during the Invasion, but since restored. Since then, there were many rumors of back-handed dealings going on down here...Lonestar Ranger for one though he finally did get what was coming to him. (Poor Frio).
And of course, Lardy's continued threats and accusations against Cobalt. But do I really think he tried to kill him? Maybe. But probably not. I could see his shock at my accusations when I was... in a different state of mind...
<flashes light around the Lair>
How did Lardy survive his battle with the Computer Tyrant? I always suspected he was the Tyrant itself in disguise but Cobalt said he didn't think so...Clive was the more likely suspect, which is why he made himself closer to Clive...
<picks up manilla folder thick with information>
What is this?
From: Right by Cobie's Side | Registered: Jul 2003
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<pulls blaster from her holster on pure instinct>
GET BACK!!! I'm not afraid to--
Lardy?
<she goes quiet for a second and then notices she's once more aiming a blaster at Lard Lad>
Oh. That's twice now, I guess.
<puts blaster down>
Three if you count when I aimed it at both you and Cobie. What are you doing here, Lardy? I thought you weren't leaving the Rookery?
From: Right by Cobie's Side | Registered: Jul 2003
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You tell me? Either its yours, or someone left it for you--someone like Gary Concord.
I'd like to think its more than just dirt on Cobalt Kid. I was hoping it might have some answers to a question that should have been answered some time ago. Just how in the world did you survive the battle with the Computer Tyrant?
I'll be frank Lard Lad. I've been angry with you for several months now. For what you've been accusing Cobie of, when I know he's innocent and you've been hurting him. But I don't think you tried to kill him. Not willingly at least.
Maybe we can figure out some of these answers together.
<opens up manilla folder>
Tell me, what *do* you remember about when you died? Or more importantly...when you came back?
From: Right by Cobie's Side | Registered: Jul 2003
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