Treaty of Kalakar VI

[Malon]

This RP is for the PM determined Lettow and Luminado. No one else is allowed.

Kalakar VI....a molten moon in the Dromund system of the Unknown Regions. It is here that, atop a dark mountain, situated among the stormy skies of Kalakar VI, lies the Temple of Lettow; the headquarters of the Second Order of Lettow. In the top spire of the temple, a dark throne sits in front of a window that is alight with the storm outside. Lightning crawls across the jet black sky like a spider's web, illuminating the dark chamber in which the Dark Lord sits on his throne.

Gareth Sode is sole being in this chamber; sitting with his arms folded in his lap, head hung as if asleep, though he was really meditating. The dark side of the Force was strong in his temple. He had built it over a Dark Side Nexus several standard months before, allowing him to bask in the power of the Force. Awakening from his meditation, he stood to his feet and made his way across the throne room to a chest located in an obscure corner, drawing from it a black-hooded robe which he proceeded to drape over himself.

Almost one standard year had passed since he formed the Order and already the Force was with them. It was gaining strength and membership, and only a week ago, had gained the recognition of another Force-aligned sect; the Luminado Mercenaries. At first, Gareth had made preparations to fight the other sect, and thus, keep his secret Order...well, secret. However, the Luminado had posed him a deal he couldn't help but grin at. In exchange for training the Mercenaries' members and offering them sanctuary on any world his Order controlled, the Luminado would supply ships and credits to further the Order's cause.

Gareth could not refuse this deal. Not only would it bolster the military capabilities of his Order, but it would also allow him to keep an eye on other Force-sects, as well as the events going on back in Known Space so that he could plan accordingly.

His thoughts were interrupted by a distinct beeping noise. Glancing to the corner of his vision, he could see a red light flashing at the holograph projector that stood mere feet from his throne. Without a word, grunt, or otherwise, Gareth again crossed the room towards the holo-projector. With the Force, he flipped the switch to allow the transmission through, feeling to lazy to do it by normal means.

A blue image of a small green, big-eared alien, now stood on the projector; it was one of the most promising Shadows in the Order, Val Laa.

"My apologies for interrupting you, my Lord." he began. "We have detected a ship entering orbit around Kalakar VI. They have a clearing code that identifies them as the Luminado Mercenaries representatives in today's treaty signing."

"Yes...I can sense them. You may clear them for landing in Hanger 7. You will also be in charge of Temple Security during their stay. When they land, meet them at their docking bay and escort them to my private dining hall where the treaty will be signed." Gareth said his usual deep voice.

"Understood, my lord." the alien replied, as his holographic image flickered out.

Gareth turned from the projector and raised his dark hood over his head, concealing his face in its shadow. It was time to meet his guests of honor. With that, he strode out of the throne room into a turbolift in the adjacent hallway and descended into the main part of the temple...

 

[Moriarty]

Lane's corvette, a ship big enough to be a freighter, but too well designed for combat or shipping, was directed into Bay seven of the dark, molten moon. The skies were pitch black and often given design by sparks of lightning that would dance across the sky. It was a fairly interesting sight.

When the ship landed, Lane stepped down from the boarding ramp with his representative and witness. The treaty was simple; Lettow gained funding and ships, while Luminado gained trainers. Lane walked towards a man who had been standing there, waiting for them.

"I am Lane Benadaro, here for the signing as you are well aware," he said.

 

[Dmitri]

Sakaki had been chosen to be the witness for the Treaty of Kalakar VI. A General in Luminado and a Councilor in the Second Order of Lettow, he was in the best position to be able to look at both sides of the treaty, confirming that no tricks were played. Since not everyone in Luminado and Lettow knew the full extent of the treaty, Sakaki, being a high ranking member, had clearance in both groups so that there would be no problem of secrets being spilled.
Sakaki recognized the greeter: a Shadow named Val Laa. Val Laa, if memory served, was a Shadow in Gareth's favor. He wasn't surprised that Gareth's favorite student would be there escourt.
"Good day, Shadow Laa," greeted Sakaki. "May I introduce Grand General Benadaro and Sergeant Barrel," he motioned at Lane and the other Luminado representative, a Lamia. "Lane, may I introduce Shadow Laa."

 

[Malon]

Val managed a customary bow. In the Force he felt the Dark Lord's descent from the tower. It was best not to keep him waiting. Without words, he gestured towards the doorway and the metallic door snapped open. He then began the walk towards the Dark Lord's personal dining hall. It was, for the most part, a rather lengthy and silent walk.

The dining hall was located on the opposite side of the Temple, nearby the tower spire that was the Dark Lord's personal keep. With another snap-hiss the door to the hall slid open, revealing a long table adorned with red cloth and flower arrangements. Plates and food were set out along the table's length as well. At the back of the room was a platform, and on it was a datapad; presumably the treaty both parties had agreed on.

"Go in and be seated. Lord Sode will be with you shortly." the tiny alien said, gesturing to the door.

 

[Moriarty]

"Hopefully everything goes to plan, eh Sakaki?" Lane said sarcastically, trying to lighten the mood. The temple was dark and filled with a dark pressence. The only problem was, Lane didn't find anything wrong with it. He was beginning to find it welcoming. It was as if a darkness in his heart was growing and festering ever so slowly. He did nothing to stop it either.

"Barrel, do you remember what to say? You're my representative, after all," he said. It was the sole purpose of the representative to speak for the leader and to negotiate the correct terms of the treaty before Lane signed. Barrel was usually the best at being a representative.

 

[Zen]

Noshi had group up from meditation he had not eaten or drunken for one years worth of time, Neti's did not need Food. All they needed was water, and He had confused on full bottle of water to last a years worth of time. He took another bottle, a full one and drunk it. All. Before getting up.

As he got up, he was prepared to Aid the Dark Lord in his little Treaty Signing. His twenty Lightsabers covered by a long dark robe, and hooded. He made his way out of the room and into the halls. He had walked pass servery things it seemed so different, the walls meaning in frames. They had changed over time. It was darker then usually in a good meaning of course. And at the same time not good. Anyways none the Less the Powerful Neti made his way, towards where the Meeting would be held, not knowing much, aside from the meeting being held he would open the doors. and Speak out in telepathy reaching out at the Dark Lord.

Master, is there any things I would need to know. In the negotiation state, or if this will get out of Hand. If you know or not.

He spoke in telepathy his voice was calm, and cold, being a chill down anyone spine if it was a normal person.

 

[Malon]

From the far hallway on the right side of the dinning hall, a turbolift door opened with the typical hissing sound. Out of it stepped a cloaked human, Gareth Sode, who strode into the hallway, black robes flowing behind him like a river of darkness. In the Force, he felt the Neti calling out to him, asking several questions. Gareth almost grinned a menacing grin once he processed the Neti's question; ever since the Order's official declaration a year ago, many of the students of the dark side wished to become his personal apprentice and would go about trying to woo him with their loyalty.

If only they would learn...the dark side was fueled by treachery, not blind loyalty. Despite this, though, there would be no treachery today. His Order needed this treaty to further its goals. The Luminado would prove useful in his ongoing war with the Dark Jedi. Now to deal with the Neti and get to his meeting. Reaching out through the dark side, Gareth touched Noshi's mind.

"Leave the negotiations to me. You keep an eye on the fluctuations in the Force and warn me only if you sense treachery." he transmitted.

Just as he finished, the door to the dinning hall opened and he stepped in.

 

[Zen]

He smiled, at the response the Dark Had given. He nodded, And Masked his present entirely wiping his knowing self, as he was never there. To any of the force users. Then he had focused his self, and the force to cloak himself and begun invisibility, so other won’t see him. With being not seen, and other force users unable to sense him or his Alignments. He made his way towards the wall, And pushed it, a searct hallway appeared, as he walked inside, and the wall closed, Of all people In the Order Neti was few that new the entire place of the temple, by heart. He made his way to the other side of the wall, as it opened. He made several motions through the ways, and was on the top of the dining hall where the meeting held, Undetected, he stood like a statue unable to be sensed or seen, observing the meeting not on that, but his ways of sensing other being were there as well, aiming at the force, while at the same time maintaining, the force and his techniques, in being hidden and undetected, as well as Looking after the meeting, He was very powerful of in the force and combat, he would not let his Master down, if any of the two showed sign of Tracey, The Neti would kill them on the spot. Without them knowing.

 

[Moriarty]

"Lord Sode, it's a pleasure," Lane said, greeting the powerful leader of the Second order of Lettow. He stood and bowed in respect. He then took a seat and sipped on the wine that was laid on the table. He felt comfortable in the temple. It was dark, brought out an anger in him he'd kept surpressed his entire life. Of course he wouldn't release it here, but he felt it none-the-less. It was empowering, similar to when he unleashed a storm of lightning on his lover when he was training her in the Luminado way. The only difference was that he didn't let it 'cloud his thinking.'

 

[Malon]

Gareth sensed the dark storm beginning to brew in the Luminado leader, no doubt an effect of the dark side nexus that thrived in the temple. Gareth summoned the Force to him, letting it clear his mind and focus his thoughts. He needed to be aware during this meeting. He returned Lane's bow; there was no harm in showing grace. After all, the two men were soon to be allies.

"The pleasure is all mine." he replied with a crooked smile.

He then also took his place at his seat at the table.

"Please help yourself to the food on this table. It was prepared by our best cooks."

 

[Dmitri]

"Some of the best I've met," added Sakaki to Lane. He turned his attention to Gareth.
"We seem to have a bit of an eavesdropper. While I must commend the person for his talent, he failed to realize that by making himself invisible, he leaves a node in what should be a complete bleaching Force." The Lettow Lamia Councilor looked up at the direction to where Noshi hid. "Care to join us?"

 

[Moriarty]

"I believe you whole-heartedly, milord," Lane said after taking a bite of a large slab of cooked meat on the plate in front of him. It was cooked just right, the right amount of juciness, with a bit of a crispy side on the skin. The seasoning was perfect. It was something he expected out of the Luminado officer cooks.

"Now, let's get to business, if you don't mind," he said. "Our negotiable terms are for us to offer funding and supplies in exchange for aid in battle and trainers for our recruits, yes?"

 

[Malon]

Gareth shrugged off the clumsiness of his Neti subordinate in allowing an obvious hole in the Force to identify him and focused his attention on the Luminado leader.

"Yes, those are the terms of our agreement. In addition to offering your men training in the ways of the Force, we will also give them sanctuary on any world under the Order's control." he replied.

 

[Zen]

There came no repose, as the meeting held on. Nor did The Neti identity himself.He stood there watching silently, without any movement. He looked from both men, then towards his master, there might be a twist, but that was not his job at the time his job, was to find tracery, treason, bertary. So he watched.

 

[Dmitri]

"And sanction will be provided to Lettow on Luminado worlds," reported Barrel. The Lamia was a bit twitch, feeling nervous sitting in a Force Nexus so powerful.
Sakaki took over for his fellow Lamia. "This treaty will benefit both sides," he said, having been the one to draft the original proposal for both orders, due to his involvement in both groups. "With this, both orders' influences will increase. However, I issue words of caution. Lettow wishes to remain hidden for the time being so we must tred carefully in our future dealings with each other. As a precautionary method, I suggest that we not include this world when revealing the Lettow worlds. Traitors are always a menice, especially to those who walk in the dark side of the Force."
Sakaki uninterestedly glanced up to where the irregularity. The Force Nexus was prone to irregularities, but it was strange that one was so stable. He guessed there might be a Lettow hiding there, probably a safety measure issued by Gareth. If that was the case, it would be best not to press further on the subject.

 

[Moriarty]

"I would also like to propose another business arrangement which would benefit us both," Lane said. "If it would please you, I would like to open a special regiment of Luminado which consists of members of both our organization and your order. I would call it Division 13. This special branch would take orders from both of us, as long as it the orders didn't conflict with each other. Also, the order that is made first will be the order carried out first. Is this agreeable?" Lane proposed. "The benefits are that we would have devoted cultists loyal to us both, which could also serve as honor gaurd, and their revenue from being hired would be split three ways between them, us, and you."

 

[Malon]

Gareth quietly assessed both propositions as they sat before him. He liked the idea of both and silently punched them both into his datapad.

"Very well. I can agree to those propositions. There is but one final matter I wish to discuss; the matter of transportation. While right now, the Lettow aren't militarily able to fight, nor do we need to, we will require transports to carry out our missions. I was hoping that your side would allow us any spare ships you may come across. Of course we will try to pirate some ships of our own, so that the burden does not fall alone on you."

 

[Dmitri]

"DICE has a shipyard in Polis Massa: Alcatraz," noted Sakaki. "Security is relatively lax there. We could steal a ship or two from them."

 

[Malon]

Gareth nodded, "I'll keep that in mind for the next Council meeting. We also need to locate a location for our own shipyards once we get some credits rolling. In any case, do these terms seem acceptable to you>" he asked the Luminado leader.

 

[Zen]

Noshi, just examined the situationist. He looked at the child that spoke, stealing a ship from a Board, or Faction which was stupid because that would require soldiers, we do not have, and stealing from someone else, isn't such a wise ordeal, in fact. He continued to listen.