The High and The Mighty.
28 Jul 2022Ember Kurokishi
CMDR Ember KurokishiLocation : Stardragon's Rest
System : Maia
Status : Docked - Standby
Over the past few weeks, I've been contributing to the likes of Operation Wych Hunt, mostly through legitimate means. Sure when things popped off, me and several others demanded blood. We took it by force, even the cleanest of Commanders stained their hands with blood. Some are still wanted, and holding the bounties, others have paid them off and done their best to stay clean since, even tried to restore reputation just to avoid getting sent to prison in case someone pops em. Be it another commander, system authorities and yes ... even thargoids.
I was there when the first shots were fired in Qarato, I was there in T Tauri and Maia when the wars broke out and even more blood was spilt. Seems many more than anyone could have anticipated were in on this operation. We were making progress, and Azimuth has certainly taken notice of that. When the delay was first announced, I had a strange sense of satisfaction. We'd managed to slow down this madmans plans.
It wasn't long ago my friend Phoenix went missing, we went in search of her only to have a firefight on our hands that rivaled the War of Independence in Ember. Several squadron members were placed in danger, and we nearly lost Phoenix to these people, she'll never be able to fly again thanks to whoever they were. That was part of my motivation and reasoning for jumping aboard this operation. Knowing now that we are actually making an Impact motivates me even more.
The most recent news article containing Azimuth's comments and calling us "Alien Loving Traitors" had me laughing. They really missed the point, many of the pilots participating in this operation, myself included have fought the thargoids, and yes killed more than a few on many occasions. I couldn't care less about the aliens, genocide in any case is a bit extreme and historically has been fought against. Still, those supporting Salvation seem to have the common misconception that being part of this operation means being Pro-Thargoid, a misguided view. We're just Anti-Salvation, my stance regarding him does not change my willingness to fight them and yes, I have been to the frontlines in HIP 22460. I've killed several Cyclops and assisted in the takedowns of Medusa and Hydra variants alongside the Naval Capital Ships stationed there as well as fellow commanders. For me, I am in this operation to see Azimuth, and Salvation brought to justice. I won't lie, there's also a vengeful and personal motive on my part. Phoenix did her part against the NMLA and Darkwater.... this is where I do my part.
Tesreau's recent response, highlighting Salvation's past crimes and examples that prove they really happened. I hope opens the eyes of a few who have chosen to support this war criminal to re-examine if they are as Azimuth claims, "On the right side of History". A phrase that has been stated by those who historically have been on the wrong side of history. Salvation's current standing was achieved with manipulation, subterfuge, theft and unwilling Human Sacrifice. I will not stop until he is in custody, or dead.
Salvation, you've certainly manipulated the circumstances to get to where you are... the higher you climb, the harder you will fall. We can save ourselves, even if you succeed. Your crimes will not be forgotten or forgiven.