A New Hope PT3
26 Oct 2020LilliSWE
The captured NMLA terrorists have been brought aboard Dyson City and locked in the detention center until Nova Imperium High Command is ready to interrogate them. During this time of waiting, a special courier has been sent to representatives of Aisling Duval to warn her of the attack.
The HC has summoned us to begin the interrogation now. Admiral Conners and I proceed into the room while the Imperator, Hadrian Augustus Duval, Praefecti Yumasai, Rainbro, Oculus, and BiblicalDred await our presence. Before we even get a chance to take our seats or introduce ourselves, the two captives begin ranting how the Duvals should not be in power and that the Empire would be a safer and better place to live without them in charge. They continuing ranting by saying that there are many more attacks to come and that they would rather die for what they believe then submit to the will of a dictator. I look over at Kasey and make it clear to her that these idiots would rather spend their lives in prison than talk. She agrees wholeheartedly with me. It is at this point, the Imperator himself comes in and states that they will remain in a Nova Imperium jail cell for the rest of their short lives. The High Command takes their leave and the prisoners are returned to their cells to wither away.
All of Nova Imperium High Command gather in the conference room to discuss plans to ensure the safety of the Imperator. He is now to be accompanied by trusted Nova security whenever he is off station. His movements will be kept hidden from everyone outside the High Command. Security within all Nova Imperium space is to be bolstered, especially in Paresa after the infrastructure failure caused by Marlinist radical, Miles Ruber, who is also being hunted by Nova authorities. All stations will enter a temporary lockdown to scan for any kind of explosives or hull breaches that would be used to harm the faction or its citizens. I have been tasked with heading to Cubeo to meet with Princess Duval and inform her, personally, of this dire situation.
These are hard times for everyone. We must remain strong in the face of adversity, however. I decide to undertake this mission alone as I need my fleet to remain in Ogoni to drive out the last of the Jet Universal Partners and secure Tanaka Oasis. I suit up and head towards the NNV Dawnbreaker. As soon as I enter the ship to raise the ramp, I feel the barrel of a blaster to the back of my head. A female voice says, "Close the ramp, sit down and leave the station."
To Be Continued: