Crimson and Shadow

High Prophet Crozeus

In the space of a few months Crozeus once again found himself outside Mon Calamari, having recieved a transmission from Grand Inquisitor Prognie. He swooped into the atmosphere, bypassing the guards due to his signiature, but he was sure he would be monitored by Inquisitorial squads. He landed not too far away from the goverment building and was relieved to be offered a speeder through the rain. It was apparent that Prognie was expecting him.

He approached Prognie's office, clad in his usual contrasting attire. He waited outside, knowing Prognie would pick up his Force signal.
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

The doors to Prognie's office opened up, from them emerged Prognie with two cloaked figures that simply turned to Crozeus and nodded before being escorted down the hall by guards. Almost as if disregarding the men, Prognie walked toward Crozeus already wearing his cloak indicating the two would not spend their time in the building.

"Please follow, Moff Crozeus" Prognie said bluntly as he walked down the main hall. Assuming Crozeus was behind him the Inquisitor spoke to him but didn't turn around to face him, "We'll be visiting the Mon Calamari shipyards if you don't mind."
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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.

High Prophet Crozeus

Crozeus noddded, though an icy feeling twitched at the back of his neck, like it usually did when with an Inquisitor. He preferred the community of the Prophets to the secrecy of the Inquisitors, one of the reasons why he changed his choice. "I'm right behind you," was all he said, feeling the need to say everything due to Prognie's blindness.
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

Prognie continued down the halls, he could feel each individual they passed in the corridors, the distinct feeling they emitted in the force allowed him to know who or what he was passing. Reaching the hangar there was a small shuttle, it was a transport ship between the planet and the shipyards above so it was not capable of hyperspace nor was it built for a fight.

"Come Moff Crozeus, you are my guest today." Prognie moved into the transport ship that was slightly personalized for him and any guests. The pilots were already in their seats waiting for the okay to go."I hope you have not left anything behind you might need, we'll not be returning soon."
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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.

High Prophet Crozeus

"Thank you milord, I'm sure I'll be fine." Crozeus followed Prognie onto the shuttle and took a seat. It was rather comfortable. Things ran through his mind. What had Prognie called him here for, and more importantly why would they go to the shipyards? Caligulae had said that the Duro would construct the ship he had come to Prognie for.

"Milord, if I may ask, what is the meaning of this?" He enquired.
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High Prophet Crozeus

*Bump?*
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

"You shall see when we arrive above," facing the transport he motioned for Crozeus to proceed first. "Unfortunately I cannot see so I leave the piloting of ships to others. If you don't mind, I'd like for us to travel alone which leaves you in control of my life if you don't mind piloting the shuttle to the docks above?" Prognie could find any pilot who would jump at the chance to pilot even a speeder for him.
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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.

High Prophet Crozeus

"Of course." Despite his growing unease he still wouldn't refuse a request from a Dark Lord. Wordlessly, he climbed into the vacant pilots chair and ran the basic take-off procedures that were standard in all Imperial craft. Before long they were heading towards the immense docks that were the pride of Mon Calamari, and had been for hundreds of years. Crozeus had never liked piloting shuttles, he found them too slow and unmanouvreable.

Realising Prognie wouldn't know, he called out. "We're here."
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

The docks had many areas of interest, some of them secret and most notable. The large ships that protruded from them were the Mon Calamari's pride and joy: their mighty warships. The landing bay where Prognie's shuttle was cleared was a private area, only the leaders of the famous planet could dare step foot into it and those leaders all but gave the entire planet to Prognie. The fish heads were not foolish, but were trusting.

When Crozeus landed the shuttle the ramp hit the floor with a small thud, Inquisitors and Mon Calamari position themselves out of it in two lines forming a road. "Prophet Crozeus, I hope you have come prepared to face yourself, as we're going to help you get whatever you left behind back."
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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.

High Prophet Crozeus

Now he was interested. As he walked, he thought over the hundreds of possibilities Prognie's last sentence could mean. Realising what he deduced could be horribly wrong, he decided to ask.

"And what do you mean by that?"
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

Prognie smiled as he lead the Prophet through the docks, loud noises from clanks to drills could be heard all over so Prognie had to make sure to keep his voice audible. "Prophet Crozeus, you have endured some unfortunate incidents at the hands of others. It would be un-sithly to let those go unpunished for what they have done to you. I want to extend a hand to you, to provide you with the resources to not only crush your opponents, but wipe them from existence."
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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.

High Prophet Crozeus

Crozeus raised an eyebrow. Now that was an enticing prospect. Instantly in his mind thousands of possibilities ran over, bringing the first true smile he had had in a long time to his lips. It was a relief that Prognie couldn't see him grinning like a moron, but even an untrained child could detect his excitement. However, he controlled himself and spoke in a measured voice.

"And it would be un-sithly, would it not, to offer something so extravagant without there being a catch."
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

Prognie simply smiled, "Think of it as they say, 'Scratch my back and i will scratch yours' type ordeal." The two finally reached the room Prognie was searching for, the room was hidden amongst hallways and other rooms. The door opened and before Crozeus was a small assembly of men that would soon be at his disposal.

"Crozeus, you have the option of walking through that door and changing your life, or walking back into the shadowed depths that is your current one. Which do you choose?" Prognie said as he stood before Crozeus, he was not going to make him stay but he hoped he did.
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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.

High Prophet Crozeus

The idea of scratching Prognie's back, obviously not literal, could mean many things. Crozeus did not know, of course he had ideas, but he did not know all of what the Dark Lord got up to. However, greed got the better of the young Prophet, and he stepped through the door and looked at the group of men who stood before him.
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

The door shut behind Crozeus, the men in the room all sat back easily and Prognie motioned for Crozeus to take a seat. "You have made a wise choice, the group you see assembled before you are some of the finest minds in their areas."

"The first man is my own personal tactical Adviser, Kadir Relin, he will aid you in coming up with the best plan to attack your enemies. The next is Kela, she is one of the top Inquisitors and has never failed to find her target." Prognie went through the men and women assembled one by one, each of them good at a certain thing and all loyal to Prognie.

"I have assembled this group to not only advise you but to help you accomplish your goal."
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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.

High Prophet Crozeus

Crozeus greeted each one with a firm handshake. He did not doubt their ability, but there was a nagging feeling in his mind.

"Before I accept this, Lord Prognie, I must know what you expect from me in return."
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

Prognie gave him a warm smile, "You seem to be under the impression that the favor you give in return must be as large as the favor I am doing for you. Take this as a I am fond of you Prophet Crozeus and you have much room to grow. But you are held back, you can never hope to become Supreme Prophet with the amount of baggage you carry." Prognie stopped, switching his feelings to that of curiosity he changed the smile on his face to concern. "Have you not seen this yourself?"
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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.

High Prophet Crozeus

Crozeus smiled slightly, but the matter at hand was far more serious. "I know what you have done, Lord Prognie. I know what sort of person you are. And I also know that you would never help a Sith on the basis that you are fond of him."

He sighed. "I have never envisioned myself as Supreme Prophet. High Prophet, yes of course, but I see Praxeum as in that position until his death.

I know more than what you think, Lord Prognie. I know that this wouldn't be the first time you tempted a Sith with Supreme Prophet. And I also know what happened last time."
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

(Prognie never tempted anyone with anything)

"Interesting, I am not sure if this was an ability taught so... openly but very few know how to do it and even less is how many have seen it done. But there is an ability that allows one to alter the visions of others. It's a rare power that I discovered deep in the archives of the Church back when I was in it."

"And you seem to place me as a bad guy Prophet Crozeus, if I were such, why would you have bothered to enter in through that door or come here all together?" Prognie did not look at Crozeus for his gaze would not have the burning glare that belonged to the Emperor. Instead the Dark Lord chose to remain still and peaceful, a completely unexpected result for such a conversation.
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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.

High Prophet Crozeus

Now Crozeus laughed.

"Bad is a point of view. I'm sure in the eyes of many we are both 'bad'. Every Sith wants more power, even the Emperor, and that is why I walked through this door."

((OOC events influenced IC ones.))
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

"So then I should arrest you here then, should I not?" All the individuals in the room stood up, blasters removed from holsters waiting for Prognie's command. Prognie still remained seated though, he just waited for Crozeus' response.

(OOC events? Those should never be influencing IC events, that's called godmodding. Wink

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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.

High Prophet Crozeus

Crozeus smiled, hiding the pang of fear. He spread his arms.

"Go ahead. I think you and me both know that I would kill every person in this room, save you."

((Sometimes it's good to have that. Like when the site was 3 years old, we called it IC Shadow's jubilee.))
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

Prognie drummed his fingers on the table, "Prophet Crozeus, you seem to be under the impression that these men have come unprepared for a force user. I could easily disable you before you even thought to move. But that's not what we're going to do now is it?" There was a smile on Prognie's face, the others in the room took note of it and sat down.

"So what will it be Prophet Crozeus? Do you take my extended hand or do you wish to live in the same darkness that your life has become?"
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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.

High Prophet Crozeus

There was no going back. Crozeus was silent for a minute before he replied.

"I will take it."
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Grand Inquisitor Prognie · Dark Lord of the Sith Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1598

"So go ahead and recount what you know to these fine people, they will be analyzing the information you present, also provide anything new that you might have discovered since last time we met." The others in the room pulled out their datapads to compare to the information they had already been given as well as make notes and mark that which needed to be reviewed after.

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A blessed rage for order

I'd break the law once every week, just to feel your touch.