Legion World Forums LEGION OUTPOST Mission Monitor Board Varalent's Variable Villa

Well the names have all changed since you hung around,
But those dreams have remained and they're turned around.

Mroowww?

*What do you mean "Connie's back, too!" I live here and I've been here all along. Just because YOU haven't visited and brought me some tasty tuna or coolicious cream doesn't mean I haven't been here...waiting...all this time!

Hello Connie! *smile*

I've wanted to speak to you. Mainly about this Space Ranger character, as well as some potential other unwanted visitors on Legion World. I have a feeling this is just the start of something.

<turns to Hrun>

Welcome brave one! I'm glad you recieved my secret distress signal...

<pats Hrun hard on the back>

I'm going to need that sword arm. Diplomacy is going to be extremely important in the coming weeks...but I feel that warriors will be all the more important...

"Most noble lady well met by moonlight" Shouts Hrun."Dost thou still provide fine provinder for hungry warriors"

Pulling Queen Connie from his chest with a wet sucky sound as the claws come free, Hrun holds the regal pussy to his face.

"ah Connie dear friend, here indeed is Tuna" and he reaches into his pouch and removes a large fresh chunk of supreme tuna. Rubbing Connies head furiously he ends up filling her fur with static electricity making all the hair on her body stand on edge.

Now there's a barbarian who knows how to treat a cat.

<<<Begin Transmission>>>

Well, Cobalt, I've got a suite for us here at the Villa to discuss what needs to be done about this Hrykosian thing. I've invited the entire Security Office and some other concerned citizens to sit in and share some ideas and intel about what we face. I've set up multi-spectrum security blocks here to ensure the meeting will remain private. Hope you make it soon.

<<<End Transmission>>>

Welcome, one and all. Feel free to voice any specific concerns you have about this unpleasant business. Either Cobalt or myself will do our best to address them as best we can.

Also, if you have any intel to share with everyone, feel free to take the floor.

After it appears that everyone has arrived, Cobalt and I will share everything we know with you and give all of you a chance to help us come up with a plan of action.

Im here in a sheer making up the numbers capasity

glad I got back in time to make this meeting ...

<splash>

<arrives with donuts, bagels and several DD boxes o' joe>

I'm not with the Security Office, but I'm here in response to Lardy's message. As the Pyngwyny delegate to Legion World and as proprietor of Rockhopper's Rookery, I have a double interest in the well-being of the wonderful place.

You're not alone as non-security personnel here.
I'm here as Deputy Leader.

<Enters wearing a women's business suit, hair pulled up into a bun>

Hmmmmm... coffee. I didn't have time to swing by Cafe Cramer on my way here.

I'm glad there are non-security officers here, especially respected diplomats within the LMB and especially Kent, our deputy leader.

Here's what we know:

- LardLad and myself are being blamed for the murder of a high ranking official in the Dark Oval. The Dark Oval is a sector of space we know little about, save that it is highly dangerous and considers the UP its enemy. There are five clans, one being the Hrykosians, which is the clan instigating this series of events.

- The Dark Oval definately has plans to enter UP space in the long-term. There is no doubt we are something that would block there way in, should they use less than diplomatic means.

- We are expecting a D.O. ambassador to arrive within the next few days, possibly sooner. While I appreciate the chance for diplomacy, the cynic in me believes this is nothing but a clever ploy.

- There is a Space Ranger officer here on Legion World stirring up trouble. I'm unsure what his entire plan is, since he seems concerned about other things besides LardLad and myself, namely various Legion Worlders finances and the whole 'Good, Dark & Dead' and 'Infinite Crisis' incidents, which are a matter of public record (ha! like anyone could truly understand them ).

Already we're here, united, making progress. I'm honored. But now, I'd like to hear all your thoughts, namely Kent Shakespeare's, as he is the deputy leader and ranking LMBer in attendance....

<sits back down next to Sharky, handing him a chum-filled bagel.>

Before Kent speaks, let me add that the U.P. has been very unwilling to accept our view of what's going on. The truth is, they are scared to death of the Dark Oval and are very hesitant to intervene in this situation.

Bottom line: we can't count on any U.P. assistance here, even though it's clear to us that the Oval wants to expand into their territory. It doesn't help that LW and the U.P. aren't exactly on the best of terms in the first place. Their pride and their weakness of leadership will keep them out of this. Sure, they may send a diplomat of their own to give the appearance of trying to help, but it will only be for show.

If the entire Dark Oval attacks along with the Hrykosian clans, we won't be able to withstand for long.

We need allies in this! Either we find some way to convince the U.P. to help, or we need to find help somewhere else. The Psyonians may assist, but that won't be enough!

Also, LW's citizens will be tempted when the Hrykosians offer to cease hostilities in exchange for myself and Cobalt being released into their custody. Don't be fooled---the Dark Oval wants Legion World out of the way! Taking the two of us out of the mix will only make our World that much more vulnerable a target!

<Looks at Crujectra>

[telepathic link] It's worse than that. Ggrrgg has agreed to provide mass weaponry for the Hrykosians should they need it. Ggrrgg itself has a bounty on the heads of Crusader, Maxx, yourself, Abin and me, and are willing to help fund this little crusader of the Dark Oval...[/telepahtic link]

Hmmm...Kent appears to be out at the moment. Does anyone have ideas about whom we might approach as allies? Even if it's a little "out there", just let us know what you're thinking. I have one idea, but I'd like to explore other ideas first. Besides, we may need more than a couple of allies in this...

<walks in>

Greetings members of the LMBP!

As I listen to the membership speak its peace, I look forward to giving my own opinions farther down the line. For it seems that the path of a preemptive strike stands quite against the moral spirit of the LMB.

<sits>

I have spoken with my father on this matter, Lardlad, and I have his authority to offer both the Psyonian Fleet and his financial backing in this Defensive Endeavour.

The United Planets Council may have turned their backs on us, but the Psyonians control the finances of the UP, so technically they're still helping us, whether they like it or not

[telepathic link to Cobalt Kid] Cobie, my brother and Maxx are currently on a covert mission to prepare a number of safe houses around the neighboring galaxies. We will be able to use them should either you or Lardlad need to drop from site. Each safe house will have a Psyonian dimensional portal installed so that you can move from place to place without detection [/telepathic link to Cobalt Kid]

Liberty Monkey, I understand completely how you feel. It goes against everything Legion World and the LMB stands for. But you must realize that Cobalt and myself, as founders of the LMB, know this better than anybody. Sadly, it goes back to the old saying about "desperate times".

<aside>

Hmmm....Cobalt and Jeckie look like they're linking telepathically. Does she know what really happened to Hrykos and Mordra? Can he hide that from her? Is he even trying to hide it from her?

What would Legion World think if they knew the truth: that I'm really guilty of murder...and I alone? And that the two of us have been lying about what really happened all this time? Would this defense we're trying to organize fall apart?

<end aside>

(waits and listens from the shadows)

thinking:
[i for one am all for premptive strikes.]