Mass Effect RPG - Part 1

[Kairu]

Uli sighed, reluctant to give up the information, but he knew that the information could be vital later in the long run. Uli: "The Talonata is the flagship of the Heavy Fleet. It is the central command hub of the main defense for the Migrant Fleet. With it under control by an enemy of the Quarians, he can gain tactical information on the Migrant Fleet and all of our people. The Talonata itself is a retrofitted Turian dreadnought converted to be a carrier, rather than fight in the frontlines. We installed one of the biggest computer cores on it to reduce combat lag between ships and bring us closer to real time telemetry in the Veil. Additionally, with the capture of the Talonata, the crew is likely captured or killed. If Colonel Valrot returns to the Migrant Fleet and obtained the necessary voice commands, he could infiltrate the Fleet and destroy us from within, or corrupt everyone and turn them against the Galaxy." Uli took another sigh, a feeling of guilt overcoming him. Uli: "This is why it is so imperative. The future of my people is at stake."

[Naked Crook]

Alex turned to face Uli when he began to explain. Alex: The Quarians have one of, if not the largest fleet in The Galaxy. The prospect of a fleet that size turning hostile is not something I am comfortable with. The last thing I want is The Migrant fleet showing up at a Human colony with the intent to demolish. Alex paused. Alex: Would it be worthwhile to warn the rest of The Migrant Fleet about the thefts? If need be...I can jump us back to The Migrant Fleet to warn them. If we can get them a heads up, I am sure your people have contingency plans to deal with something like this. Alex paused. Alex: Then again...I am talking about the people who unleashed The Geth on the Galaxy. Obviously not much forward thinking there.

[Kairu]

Uli: "The Geth were never suppose to leave the Veil. They were created as automatons for labor and warfare. They were a mistake, a blight, we couldn't erase. We had never foreseen them becoming sentient and rebelling against us."

[Naked Crook]

Alex: Well, I am going to assume that your species could not foresee your most powerful and capable warship being stolen either. If the theft of The Talonata means the potential death of all Quarians, we will need to act quickly if we are going to prevent another Quarian mistake. Alex paused, and looked at his Omni Tool as it began to blink, which indicated he was recieving a transmission. Alex looked at his Omni Tool, and answered. Alex: This is Underhill. A shuttle pilot began to speak over the comm. Shuttle Pilot: This is Cerberus Shuttle 4...we have a fix on your position. Alex turned, and saw a Cerberus shuttle closing in. As the shuttle passed through the barriers surrounding the docking areas, it began to slow down, eventually coming to a halt near one of the docks. Shuttle Pilot: We have landed near your position...awaiting your arrival. Alex: Copy that. Underhill out! Alex lowered his arm, and looked at Faria, Uli, and Navere. Alex: Shuttle is on the far side of the hanger bay. Let's get the hell out of here. Navere: What about the Alliance soldiers? Alex: We part ways for now. I am not going to stick around for The Alliance. If we need them, I will contact them later.

[Kairu]

Faria began to assist Uli to the shuttle. As they walked behind Alex, Uli spoke up. Uli: "Operative, if I may, when we return to your ship, I'd like to rally the survivors of the Heavy Fleet and send them home with my warning that way we don't have to waste our time or resources."

[Naked Crook]

Alex: You may proceed however you wish. I will be more than willing to rescue any survivors I can. The Migrant Fleet is your responsibility, afterall. Alex paused. Alex: However...whether we go to the Migrant Fleet ourselves, or deliver a message by proxy, makes no difference to me. I will still have to press my Cerberus contacts, and even my Shadow Broker contacts to try and find some lead on The Salarian. No matter what we do, that process will take the same amount of time. Alex paused. ALex: I have no problems taking you back to the Fleet, personally. Alex then paused, as he began to laugh. Alex: Unless...you STILL don't trust me with detailed knowledge of the Migrant Fleet's current location. Alex paused. ALex: Or...is it that it would look bad on you if a heavily armed Cerberus Dreadnought showed up on the Migrant Fleet's sensors?

[Kairu]

Uli: "I doubt the Admiralty Board would like the warning any way, regardless if a Cerberus dreadnought is there. Right now, with the loss of the Talonata, the Admiralty Board would be foolish to push away help. I have nothing else to lose by showing up. I am willing to face my fate with the Admiralty Board. We may go to the Migrant Fleet." Faria: "Maybe bringing home the survivors will help your cause?" Uli simply shook his head. Uli: "I doubt that. They like to look at the worst and emphasize it. Like the Geth, they chose to exterminate and eradicate them instead of using them as an ally to defend our homes."

[Naked Crook]

Alex: The question is...am I delivering you to your death if we show up personally? Alex paused. Alex: I may be Cerberus...and I may have the social graces of a wildfire when it comes to non-Humans...but even I think twice about delivering someone to their death, when their only crime was trying to do the right thing. Alex paused. Alex: What would they do to you if you went back? Do you even WANT to go back?

[Kairu]

Uli: "I don't know, to be honest. They would likely pin the division of the Heavy Fleet, the loss of hundreds, possibly thousands, of Quarian lives, including civilians, and jeopardizing the entire Migrant Fleet. Execution would be well within their right, however, it's rarely something they do. In the history of our people, ever since the Geth have drove us from the Homeworld, we rarely have executions. I cannot recall a time that we did have one sentenced. Capital punishment was always something we used when mutiny and hijacking ships are involved. We prefer exiles to allow the offspring of criminals to return to the Flotilla. In this instance, I would likely be stripped of my rank, authority, and command. Needless to say, regardless of my outcome, I am confident that returning the Heavy Fleet home and warning the Admirals of the potential danger the Colonel possesses, I may at least sway the opinions of other civilians."

[Orcaid123]

MEANWHILE, OMEGA NEBULA, SAHRABARIK Several ships in the Omega Nebula, Sahrabarik would soon receive notifications on their radar screens. A battle group of six ships were coming out of the Mass Relay. A large Cruiser, two smaller Cruisers, and three Frigates. All Turian Hierarchy identified ships. As soon as the Battle Group exits the Mass Relay, a message is sent to all within the area of the recent battle. This is Commander Raknarion Kul'taz of the Turian Hierarchy, Captain of the Palivan's Might. All ships within the system that has any information about the Salarian "Colonel Lason Valrot." must share it with me. He's wanted by the Citadel and the Turian Hierarchy. If he's found in the possession of one of the ships in the vicinity, you're obliged to hand him over, or face the Turian's Wrath. As Raknarion ended the transmission, he barked an order to one of the deckhands on the bridge. Cadet, prepare to bring us closer to the area of the recent battle, prepare shields and weapons incase of hostility. Affirmative, Commander.