Aurora's Guard - Journal Entry 1
16 Jan 2022Cmdr Bearded Hobbit
Aurora's Guard<<New Log Entry - January 16th, 3308>>
It's January 16th, 3308.. it's been one month since my father passed and the pain still feels like it was yesterday. As I sit on my bed in silence all I can hear is his laughter, and it makes me smile. The wound may take some time to heal and in the meantime, I should get up and exercise, that normally makes me feel better.. My name is Nemorio Sol, my family calls me Nemo, my friends call me Hobbit.
"What am I doing. Sigh.. my dad didn't leave any logs or recordings of his life, this is why I'm writing these logs, remember that."
*Nemorio looks up from the Delacy Screen towards the window in his bedroom.*
"Eden.. what is on my schedule today"
AI: "Good Morning Nemorio. It's 0732, it's 21 degrees celsius and sunny.. You have one new message from Commander Hex, an Lavigny's Legion Guard."
"Play the message.."
AI: " Playing VR01... Hey Nemo! It's Hex, there is something I want to speak to you about, an opportunity your father left you after retiring from the Guard. I miss him kiddo.. I know this time can be tough for you but just know that he never stopped speaking of you, his only son, he loved you very much. Your father was an honorable man, a humble hero on Capitol and a friend to the people of Aurora. Meet me near the Aurora Green Route, at Fodders.. I'll be there at 0900.. see you soon... End of message."
"Commander Hex.. hhmm, I have not seen him since my father passed. He's been a family friend since I was in diapers and he's always been a good man and a person I'm glad to call family. I wonder what opportunity he is speaking of, something my father didn't tell me?"
*Nemorio continues his log before heading out to the Green Route for a run and to meet Commander Hex.*
I'm 27 years old, born and raised in the Green City, Aurora, on Capital, a moon orbiting Achenar 6, home of the Empire. Life on this moon can be strict at times but It is a beautiful place to live. I feel grateful for all my father did to get us here to Aurora, after serving as an Imperial Slave for decades. As his first and only son, it is my responsibility to continue to honor his name. The name Sol comes from the system Sol, where my parent's ancestors originated. When Marlin Duval began the journey to Capitol many years ago, my ancestors decided it was time to start a new family name, one that would keep our ancestors in our memories forever. What name more appropriate could they have picked, as Sol is where it all began.
"I will have to resume this log later, it's time to go on my run, I can meet Hex once I finish."
*Nemorio takes the Green Route often when it is time for cardio exercise. The beauty of the Green Route is one of the reasons his father settled here after his servitude, he loved going on walks with Nemorio there, often.
*As Nemorio finished his running route, he meets with Commander Hex at Fodders like he asked.*
*Sitting in one of the booths, Commander Hex sits waiting for Nemorio to show. Commander Hex is a tall man measuring 6 feet, 2 inches. He wears a white beard on his face that makes him look wise and strong. He is strong.. he was chosen to be part of the Guard for Arissa Lavigny Duval, Lavigny's Legion. It is an honor to be part of this group of individuals, they are held with the upmost respect and authority amongst the Imperial Systems.*
"Hex, hello my friend. I have not seen you since my father passed, It's good to see you. You said my father left an opportunity for me? Why didn't he tell me about this?"
Hex: "Nemorio, hey kiddo! When I see you I see your father haha, you look just like him. It's good to see you son.. as you know, your father was a member of Lavigny's Guard, a highly decorated Commander. We loved him and his company, and the Emperor is grateful for his service, he always saw the positive side of any given situation and we always admired him for that. Now, when a Legion Guard retires honorably like your father, the Legion gives the Guard's next in line a chance to join the ranks and continue in service. In this case, you are the next in line for your father, therefore.. the opportunity falls on you.
You would be given the proper training and be commissioned as a Commander of Lavigny's Legion. Assuming you pass all your training and exams. I want you to think hard on this, an opportunity like this is not given to many, it would be an honorable life. You have always been an active man and you've grown strong, it seems all the exercise you have done has not been for nothing, almost as if this was your duty all along.. your father would be proud of whatever decision you make."
"I'm overwhelmed Hex.. I knew the Guard had their secrets but allowing the next in line to resume service for the family, this really is a big opportunity. What if I'm not what you think, how could I live up to what my father did? The physical part of the training would not be too much of an issue for me but the exams.. Hex I have never been the best in school. I have flown many times in my fathers Krait and he taught me a lot about tactics and flying maneuvers... I'm going to have to think about his one.. there are a lot of things I didn't agree about the Guard when my father served.. like leaving on missions across the galaxy for months..."
Hex:"That's understandable Nemo, I figured you would react like this but just know this.. I would not come to you and offer this unless I was sure you could do it. Unfortunately, the offer is not open indefinitely, I will need an answer to report by end of today before 2359. Just send me a message with your decision, I have to go right now friend, duty calls.. we'll be in touch."
--Later that night, Nemorio sits in the cockpit of the Krait MK2 left by his father for him, looking through old ship logs..
I met with Hex today, he gave me an opportunity to join Lavigny's Legion.. I currently don't have a real reason to not join but there is something I found while looking through my father's ship log.. there is picture I cannot explain yet, it's something alien. It made me question all those times he was away for months, I always wondered where he would go and he couldn't tell me.. it was always classified. Now that I have access to the administrative rights on the ship, it's like I'm sitting in this cockpit for the first time. The photo was taken from outside the ship so I know he was not alone on this day. The structures in the background are unlike anything I have ever seen.. the ship I assume was his assigned ship at the time was an Alliance Chieftain. There is no time stamp on this picture but I know one thing is for sure now.. I need to join the Legion and figure out why my father was in a military ship on a Thargoid site..
"Eden..."
AI: "Yes Nemorio.."
"Message Commander Hex, I accept your offer of joining Lavigny's Legion.. when I do begin my training."
AI:"Message sent"
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