High Prophet Crozeus
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The Dark Warrior's Domain and StudyIn the Capital chapter sits a large office where the Dark Warrior conducts his business as a Prophet. The large room has several shelves across the sides, stacked with books and tomes, as well as an array of peculiar objects and trinkets. Two mats on either side can be used for meditation or battle training. Directly opposite the door is a large circular window, with depictions around it of the penultimate battle of Ruusan. The Dark Warrior's desk is in front of this. A ceremonial lightsaber is the most notable item on the desk. From here, business is conducted, either by the Warrior himself, or his aide-de-camp. Any person, regardless of status, can come forward to meet with the Dark Warrior, either for his positions, or simply a meeting between friends.
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Supreme Commander Alor
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Only a few days after his meeting with the Grand Mage, Supreme Commander Marix was making his appearance at the Church's headquarters on Kuat. The appointment had been made long ago, before High Prophet Aequitas had left the Church to the Military, then Mages. It was based on the security of the Church and its temples and other locations, and now that duty fell upon the Dark Warrior, Darth Crozeus.
Today his security was provided solely by the 501st, as the 41st Legion was off training as a whole unit in the MAZ. Colonel Ranov'la led the platoon that made up his security detail, fulfilling her duties as well as having fun commanding for once, instead of her usual role as a solo-act.
The Sith Lord walked up to the desk outside of the office and just stared at the receptionist. She had better know who he was, and unless the Prophet's asked him implicitly to id himself, he wouldn't.
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High Prophet Crozeus
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Yana Petrova, Crozeus' receptionist, smiled sweetly at the Supreme Commander. It was her job to stand there and look pretty and to entertain people, from the Emperor to the maid, who needed to make an appointment to see the Dark Warrior.
Knowing some of what he wanted, Yana pressed the button on the short-range comm on her desk.
"Lord Marix is here to see you, Prophet Crozeus," she said.
"Very well, send him in." Was the reply.
Yana pressed another button and the door slid open. She waved a casual hand.
"You can go in now, sir. But I request your bodyguards stay outside."
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Supreme Commander Alor
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The Supreme Commander could almost hear the curses of the 501st Legionnaires behind him. While he hadn't requested their presence or their services to guard him, he had honored their request to do so, and they still took their job seriously.
Colonel Ranov'la waved them off, heading back outside with all but 4 soldiers. Those four would be ready to enter the Dark Warrior's office by force if necessary. While it wasn't anticipated, it was better to be prepared. The rest headed off to take up better positions outside of the building and office.
"Thank you, Ms. Petrova." The Supreme Commander said, his hardened demeanor softened for the pretty face. Better to leave her happy rather than perfectly frightened, otherwise she'd end up avoiding her duties.
Heading into the office, he stood in the doorway after entering.
"Prophet Crozeus, I believe you know why I am here."
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High Prophet Crozeus
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Prophet Crozeus had a lot of duties for the Church. As well as being both the Dark and Shadow Warrior, he was also a Prophet First Class, and the only one on station in Kuat. As a result, he would nearly always have a lot of work to do. At present, he was reviewing financial transactions with the Bothawui Chapter, who had requested more funding.
He looked up and set the reports down. The Supreme Commander stood in the doorway. Remembering himself, Crozeus stood up and gestured in front of him.
"Lord Marix, please, take a seat. I'm not sure I do know why you are here."
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Supreme Commander Alor
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"Before the Order of the Mages was created, my office met with the then-High Prophet Aequitas to discuss matters of the security of the Church. Since he is no longer here, and your office has been invested with such matters, I bring them to talk with you about."
Taking the seat, he continued.
"Tell me, Darth Crozeus, what concerns you with the security of the Church? We'll start with the Kuati Chapter if you don't mind."
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High Prophet Crozeus
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Crozeus nodded, the reasoning seemed acceptable and understandable. He spoke briefly into his comm and Yana appeared bearing a tray filled with light refreshments.
"At present," Crozeus began, "I have little concern with the Kuat Chapter. Of course, it takes high precedence as it is in our Empire's capital, and is where the Supreme Prophet usually resides. Currently it is protected by a security detail of soldiers created for this purpose, and trained by myself. I have no need to worry about any threat. Should there be a danger to the Chapter, a transport vessel from the Third Fleet is available at all times to relocate all valuables and necessary personnel to Scardia."
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Supreme Commander Alor
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"A ship from the Third Fleet. Do you happen to know what class of ship the Supreme Prophet has set aside from regular Military duty from the 3rd Imperial Fleet to act as a ferry for Prophets and their relics?"
This was news to the Supreme Commander. He would have to tighten regulations on what Lords and Ladies could do with their fleets. While yes, the fleets were under the charge or even care of the Lords and Ladies, many of them had no command experience of the Military standard.
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High Prophet Crozeus
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Crozeus blinked. He was honestly expecting this reaction from the Supreme Commander.
"As to the exact class, I don't know. Just a small transport vessel. We wouldn't have to divert ships from the Third Fleet, had we our own."
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Supreme Commander Alor
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"A transport vessel. That is better than I had thought. As for the Church's own ships, your request was denied by authority above mine. But the Church does not hold the right to divert my Order's resources away from their intended mandate and commands."
Marix then returned to his intended purpose of this meeting.
"What of the other Chapters? Any security concerns?"
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High Prophet Crozeus
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"Not really. The Mandalore Chapter was recently at threat from an unknown unit of Sith that myself and the High Mage eliminated. The Cerea Chapter is within range of long distance rebel artillery and air strikes. Other than that I'm not sure there are any Chapters at threat."
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Supreme Commander Alor
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"I will see what I can do about the rebels on Cerea. As the former-Moff of that planet, I'm sure you would have useful information on the terrain, hideouts, and more. Please forward all of that information to my office on Yaga Minor. Thank you for your time. Do you happen to know if Dark Lord Praxeum is on planet and available?"
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High Prophet Crozeus
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Crozeus nodded. "Certainly. As for the location of the Supreme Prophet, I'm afraid I have no idea if he is planetside. He had a meeting with the Emperor. If he's not there, he's likely either on Correlia or Scardia. I'm sure you could reach him via his com-link."
He stood. "Will that be all, Supreme Commander?"
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Supreme Commander Alor
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"Yes. Thank you for your time, Prophet Crozeus."
With that, Lord Marix stood, nodded his thanks, and turned around to leave.
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High Prophet Crozeus
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Crozeus watched him out, before sighing and returning to his desk. He picked up the reports again and continued to sift through them, knowing that sooner or later someone else would want to see him.
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