Xavier rose from the bed, heading to the bathroom to do his morning wash-up. Coming out, he didn't bother to put on clothes for the moment since he was alone, he looked around for his own uniform and cape, hoping it had been cleaned while he was away.
Spoiler: Telepathy Roll D100: 66+15 (Order of Sorcerers)=81 (Pass) "Do we really have to play this game?" He sparks the prod again. "I want to get to the good part." Vizelle feels the alien fueled with lust once more, clearly not finding her less attractive for being from a different species.
Lysandra nods. "I understand your fears, but I assure you that it poses no danger to the Terran Empire."
"And what game is that?" She cooed, trying to determine whether or not they were being watched by anyone else.
After a few more weeks, Elena's crusade force returns back to Constantinopolis Secundus, a little worse for wear, but certainly better than what was possible. In the meantime, the dreadnought's captain, now an initiate in the Order, has gone over the systems of the dreadnought, allowing Elena to truly take it as her own. (Gain Dreadnought - +10 to space combat rolls, can be renamed) Finally, the ships are scanned and allowed to enter orbit, letting Elena take a shuttle to go to the admiralty or the emperor, whichever he wants to see first.
Rhaiya nods. Heading to the cathedral, Yannika sees hundreds of soldiers waiting, looking at her with smiles and nods of appreciation as she enters the large building.
Spoiler: Awareness Roll D100: 88 (Pass) Vizelle spots a camera overlooking her and the guard. "The game where you act like we're not going to get every bit of info out of you." The guard walks over, touching her stomach and chest. "C'mon, why don't we get past the unpleasant bit?" He reaches down, stroking her cunt. "Or is this the better way to get information out of you?"
Dressing in his uniform, Xavier headed out to get some breakfast, before he went to the council chamber.
“Very well, I will trust your judgment on this. I might mention the artifact and its religious significance if the Emperor asks, but I will keep the details to myself.” Eanne promised while making a mental note how Lysandra had specified 'to the Terran Empire'. So it could pose a threat to the Empire's neighbors... or I could be overthinking this. “So, the Church wants that sector, and in return will support the Emperor on the taxes issue, correct?” She went back to the reason she was there in the first place.
"Aaahn." Vizelle lets out an erotic moan as the guard starts to touch her moist cunt. "Aaah-I already told you, mmh, I don't work for anyone." She cooed, psionically stimulating the guard further. "Haahn. Are they watching us?" She asked as if she didn't know.
{I updated the sheet} Elena made sure that the future 'recruits' of the order - the captured female pirates and mercenaries were transported to the Order facilities, for reeducation. The dreadnought made a fine prize. Elena decided to rename it to Jadeite. Not creative, but should be sufficient. Elena decided to leave all the details to Admiral Thrax and went to admiralty to zip everything, before giving her final report to the Emperor.
Yannika separated from Rhaiya as the two entered the cathedral, and allowed the other woman to slip away into the balcony to overlook the proceedings. Shen then walked down the Nave, pleased by the turnout and found herself getting wet already. 'I don't think I've ever had so many at one time before.' she thought to herself as she reached the alter. She gave a silent prayer to the gods and then turned to face the assembled men. "This world has gone through a great period of strife over this past year." She proclaimed. "Increased pirate raids, corruption of your leaders, the betrayal by religious men, and the loss of a beloved servant of the gods! You thought you had been abandoned, by the empire, and the church, but nothing was further from the truth. The Gods, and the Church loved you, they still love you, and they will always will love you. The Sect of the Sapphire Hearth proved this when they dispatched me to return you to the gods! When I arrived, good men, loyal men, joined me in ending the trials of your world. The corrupt governor has been arrested and will pay for his failures! The Priestess Barra, beloved by this world, saved this world through her faith and sacrifice and the gods have seen fit to return her to you! She will recover, and I'm sure will return to do the gods' work! She paused and her voice grew solemn "But many of those good men that joined in our efforts are no longer with us today. For them we ask that the gods embrace them, take them into their care knowing that in the end those men served them. Served their will and now will know their love. That same love they have for all of you! That same love I wish to share with you!" Yannika stepped out in front of the alter, she looked out over the crowd and slowly pulled the strings of her dress. She let it slip from her shoulders and pool at her feet to stand naked in front of the masses. She sat atop the alter and spread her legs exposing her glistening pussy. "Who among you will worship the gods with me? As members of the Sect of the Sapphire Hearth?" She beckoned.
Heading there, he sees a message stating that the Ietra system has been reconquered, as well as the list of missions: - The Gates of the Warp: Seeing the previous emperor's death as an opportunity, a demon worshiping cult has opened a gate to the warp on an important agri world, threatening to overwhelm the region in a demon invasion. The Inquisition requests aid in closing the gates. - Corruption on Constantinopolis: The recent murder of a government figure in the capital has exposed the existence of a government corruption ring. One or more high powered officials have been embezzling large sums of money, and they're clearly willing to kill to evade justice. These criminals must be exposed and brought to justice. - White Noise: Explorers from the Research Institute recently reported the discovery of a previously undiscovered planet. The planet is an enigma, scan after scan revealing that it has well maintained infrastructure and manufacturing centers, enough to support a population of billions. The scans, however, show no sign of a single living person on the planet. Soon after sending their report, the explorers went missing without a trace. This has alarmed many, but the planet is simply too valuable to just ignore. The Research Institute has asked for aid in sending a larger expedition to the planet. - Death and Taxes: The Empire's financial system is currently a mess. It's not the most exciting job, but helping the emperor set the new tax rate could be very useful to the Empire. -The Automatons: In the fringes of galactic space, an army has begun to attack human space, an army made up not of humans, or even of aliens, but of a group of ancient and powerful AI. The military and the Research Institute could use assistance in dealing with this threat. - The Pirate Queen: In the wake of the old emperor's death, a diverse assortment of pirate groups have unified under the command of a charismatic former officer of the Terran Navy, and are rampaging across imperial space. Among the planets hit is the paradise world of Samodiva, homeworld to Lady Eanne. - Stay Quiet for now: It might be beneficial to not take any mission for now, and merely focus on familiarising yourself with the Imperial Court, it's people and its pleasures.
"Indeed." Lysandra nods. "We're willing to be quite generous, in return for the territory, and the emperor's discretion."
"Who cares?" The guard chuckles, pressing a hefty finger against her ass. "Why don't we give 'em a show?"
The transfer goes ahead swimmingly, with all the captives secreted in various Order black sites. Heading to the admiralty building, a large monolith not far from the palace complex, Elena is made to wait for a good while, before being invited into an office filled with a few grey bearded admirals in full unforms and regalia. One, a mustachioed man, smiles at her. "Congratulations on your recent victory. Well done. How may we help you?"
“Very well. I will inform the Emperor of the Church's position. I'm sure he will be pleased to know that you are willing to be so reasonable. I hope everyone else will be just as reasonable... ” Eanne smiled at the bishop and relaxed in her seat. “Well, that was the reason for my visit. Is there anything else you would like to discuss with me, or should I leave you to your duties?”
"Aaahn. Maybe we should?" She cooed, worming her way deeper into his mind. "Mmh. Go on then. Make me your shore." Vizelle whispered in a sultry tone, spreading her legs, revealing her drenched pussy.
Spoiler: Seduction Roll D100: 92+15 (Seduction Skill)=107 (Crit) The men nod solemnly at her words, entranced, before the lieutenant steps forward. "This woman is beloved by the gods! I will worship with her!" He approaches her. The sergeant of her guards steps forward next. "I stepped into hell for Sister Yannika, and I'd do it again a thousand times. There's no greater proof of their divinity than something so beautiful, kind and decent, right in front of us." He steps forward, next to the lieutenant. Suddenly, there's an onrush, as the soldiers cry out "I will!" Yannika is swarmed, hundreds of hands touching her body, as they raise her up above the crowd, but everyone takes care to be gentle. As hundreds of belt buckles are undone, Yannika knows that the Sacred Hearth just got several hundred new followers, and probably the entire planet with them. Looking up at the balcony, Yannika sees Rhaiya looking wide eyed as she watches the spectacle, touching her breasts through her thin dress.
