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Post by Taiga on Jan 19, 2018 3:06:53 GMT
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From the depths of the vast darkness of space, a huge circular vessel seems to flicker into existence just beyond Planet Vegeta's gravitational well. For the first time in his life, Taiga stares down at the red planet that is the Saiyan home world; a mix of emotions swirling in the back of his mind, making the Arcosian question his own sanity. What possessed him to come to this world, unannounced?
Why, the fact that the war between the Saiyans and the Arcosian Federation were no longer his concern. His coming to Planet Vegeta served its own purposes. The Tyrannical moves quickly towards the planet, finally passing through the upper stratosphere and beyond; there is no turning back now. The great vessel casts a giant shadow over the buildings far below as it passes over them, most likely causing some alarm, if not a general stirring from the locals.
If the Saiyans decided to attack, Taiga doubts that there is a great deal he can do to defend against them all; and no telling what kind of warriors still stand planet-side whilst the Saiyan command leads some kind of mission to Mazoku Namek. The ship's many pointed landing legs emerge from the Tyrannical's underbelly, piercing into the dusty ground as the ship slowly settles down a short distance from the capital city. Even now, Taiga can see an outpouring of Saiyans flying towards his ship. Hopefully, there wouldn't be a fight on his hands.
Taiga exits the ship through the topside hatch, and sets the ship to power down remotely. He hovers over the ship for a short time before descending to the ground below. The air blows lightly against his skin, and Taiga becomes acutely aware of the greater gravity of the planet bearing down on him. Fortunately, he had already gotten some training in gravity like this, so it wasn't too bad. Unlike Arcose, Planet Vegeta is warm, almost inviting with the breeze. The only downside, really, was the dusty landscape. The red sky has its own attraction, Taiga supposes.
His scouter bleeps in warning as the Saiyans draw near. Eventually, they come close enough that Taiga can hear shouts of incredulity, or snorts of disbelief. Now he couldn't escape if he wanted to. But rather than show intimidation, the former General merely smiles and clasps his hands against the small of his back, and waits patiently for the first bit of dialogue to begin - be it verbal or physical.
Taiga has landed on Planet Vegeta!!
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Post by Queen Habana on Jan 19, 2018 3:43:53 GMT
“Uhh, Jala. We might have a problem” Jala looked up from her work as the familiar sound of Gin’s ever concerned voice rang through her scouter, the boy was definetly an odd one. Perhaps one of the most genuinely passive Saiyans she had ever met, under any other rule he would almost certainly never stood a chance of going anywhere. But Habana had seen something useful in the boy, even if he was no fighter he had an excellent mind and even when utterly terrified the boy could still keep his mind on his work and get things done. “What is wrong Gin? Has Corbin been acting up again?” the former Baron of Beppa had stuck by Habana even after Xylo had reclaimed the planet, he had known he was not likely to remain in power now and decided to throw his lot in with the Empire, in general he was a good warrior and surprisingly intelligent but ultimately VERY difficult to handle properly with his short temper. “No, we’ve got a ship that bears clear AE styling inbound for the capital with no prior calls or any current requests for landing clearance” Jala groaned as Gin finished “I’ll handle it, keep an eye in case this is some foolhardy attempt at an attack” Jala said with a sigh standing from her desk and making her way out of the room. “Raca, get to me as quick as you can, your scouter should update with my location.” Jala sent the quick message along earning a prompt ‘on it’ from the Namekian as she made her way through the Palace, not long after her order she was joined by him “Gin says we’ve got an AE ship inbound. You really think they’ll try something?” Raca questioned rolling his shoulders, Jala could tell from his tone that Raca seemed almost a bit hopeful. “I don’t know. Habana was unsure if the AE’s leadership intended to join the tournament, I dont THINK its any sort of organized attack though. It would have come sooner after Habana left if that was the case” Jala said as they took to the air making a quick trip from the palace to the landing site. Jala rolled her eyes at the sight of those assembled to gawk at the Arcosian “Gin, get them back from here” Jala said and not soon after a wide broadcast message made its way through the SSE scouters alerting those present to not interfere. Jala and Raca landed a few feet across from the Arcosian “Welcome to Planet Vegeta, what is your buisness” Jala spoke in a commanding voice her arms crossed over her chest as she looked the Arcosian over.
Jala/Raca pictured in the spoiler Jala PL: 311,617 Raca PL: 207,745
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Post by Taiga on Jan 20, 2018 1:10:42 GMT
It wasn't terribly long before a new pair of beings approach, seeming to prompt the rest of the onlookers to leave as they land. A Saiyan woman, and - ah, this was a surprise. A Namekian. Clearly, Xylo's command of his people is about as strong as any leader in this era. The moment their feet touch the ground, Taiga's scouter blares in alarm, outlining the two and revealing their mutually great powers.
Taiga smiles friendlily, placing his right hand over his left pectoral, while keeping his left hand settled against his back. Taiga leans forward, offering a polite bow.
"Forgive my rather sudden and unannounced arrival; no insult is intended." Taiga begins, straightening again. Compared to the two before him, Taiga may appear to be rather unremarkable given the height disparity they have over him. In only that moment, their tone of voice suggests a wary greeting - one of suspicion.
Suspicion, not fear. Wariness, not respect. This detail also confirms a privately held belief; that the Arcosian Empire's fall from supremacy had resulted in muddled views of the once widely feared race. Wyntre and Koldar's mutual efforts to change the Empire cheapened the galaxy's view of them.
This is the last nail in the coffin.
"For lack of a better description; when one wishes to walk through another's territory, it is best to knock on their door first." Taiga explains calmly. "I come to Vegeta with an offer; information for safe passage through Saiyan Empire space."
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Post by Queen Habana on Jan 23, 2018 3:08:10 GMT
“In general it would probably be best during times where our Empires are not on the best terms and when it is not certain which leaders are still present that you at least make an effort to give us a heads up before landing in the capital. It could send a rather different message than you seem to have intended” Jala said raising an eyebrow at the Arcosian, she wasn’t entire sure how much she was willing to trust that he was just here for passage through the Empire but as it stood she had no reason to NOT at least hear him out.
“But alright, how about you join me in the palace, we can talk a bit more openly there” Jala offered turning on her heel and starting to slowly make her way away from Taiga and toward the palace, while she had turned her back on the Arcosian it was only because she knew Raca would not make any move to do the same before it was clear he wouldn’t try anthing foolish.
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Post by Taiga on Jan 23, 2018 3:22:38 GMT
The Saiyan's initial response elicits another smile from the former General; her tone indeed spoke for her - the suspicion of him was well earned though.
"I am certain that you'll find my information to be quite enlightening, then." Taiga replies as the Saiyan turns away from him. Keeping his hands clasped behind his back, Taiga immediately begins following the Saiyan's lead. "The Saiyan Palace... I imagine far more of your people have... visited... the palace on Arcose than mine to yours."
As he walks, Taiga takes note of the Namekian's watchful gaze, and offers the warrior only a curt nod of acknowledgement. Even now, the sting of Xylo's annexation still lingers. Not that Taiga particularly disliked the being - if anything, his disdain for Koldar far outstripped the insult of having a Namekian overlord. Taiga's crimson eyes settle on the Saiyan woman's back for several moments as they travel towards the palace - how quickly he would have taken advantage of the situation in the past... but now...
"You won't need to worry about offering me any particular hospitality - as you say, our people are quite dubious towards each other currently." Taiga says towards the Saiyan. "But I can assure you - I have little to offer in the way of conflict. But by all means, keep your warriors watching my movements if you feel I am untrustworthy."
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Post by Queen Habana on Jan 28, 2018 19:12:13 GMT
“To be honest its a bit of a shame that the AE has never properly recovered from Zucceta’s invasion. I had expected that once your homeworld was repaired by whatever magic did that that the Empire would rise to be something our Empire would need to be concerned with but instead it was Xylo and Namek that seems to have filled the void.” Jala had grown up immersed in the SSE / AE tension to her the AE had always been the equivilant of a galactic ‘rival’ of the SSE.
To see it have fallen so far was genuinely rather sad, sure it was beneficial to the Empire to have one less credible threat, especially now when everyone was looking for peace but in a time of strife the Empire thrived on having powerful enemies, it stoked the fire in the Saiyan side of the SSE to surpass those enemies.
Nobody made an effort to hinder there way into the palace, any guard that might have taken issue with Taiga’s presence knew better than to question Jala’s decisions “It’s my job to keep an eye on potential threats, Captain Jala speaks for the Queen while she and the Commander are away. I wouldn't be much of a royal guard if I wasn’t wary of you” Raca said with a shrug, truth be told while he WAS wary of the Arcosian he didn’t see him as much of a threat, from what Jala had told him unless Taiga had surpassed the normal ‘true’ form he would only amplify his power to the same level of an Oozaru which was VERY easily manageable for him or Jala.
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Post by Taiga on Jan 29, 2018 19:55:19 GMT
Taiga listens to the Saiyan seeming to lament what was tantamount to losing a skilled rival, with the fall of the Arcosian Empire. To this, Taiga merely sighs and closes his eyes for a brief moment as they make their way towards the palace. When he opens them again, it would become apparent that his care for his homeworld was beginning to fade.
"I was present on Arcose when your former Queen, Zucceta, attacked with her forces." Taiga explains in a terse tone. "Your empire caught ours flat-footed. As a result, your people slaughtered ours to a point of near extinction. And then she planted that damnable tree of hers. Arcose was left a husk, while I was left alone to pull our remnant forces together on Kanassa."
Taiga quickens his pace just enough to walk beside the Saiyan.
"It did no good, though. Some shapeshifting Android, and a Super Saiyan, soon arrived. The only thing I could do was play the punching bag while my troops retreated." Taiga shrugs. "It should have been clear to me then that the Empire was well and truly gone."
Taiga turns his head in Raca's direction to show that he began listening when the Namekian speaks up.
"Well, at least you understand your place in the Saiyan Empire, and not behave like the fools who step up above their authority." Taiga nods. "Such sensibility is a lost art in what is left over of the Arcosian Empire."
Taiga curiously looks around as they walk, his crimson eyes moving from soldiers, to structures, to the guards. Easily able to read body language and facial expressions, Taiga spots one guard in particular that seemed uncomfortable seeing an Arcosian, but says nothing.
"Xylo's rise certainly came as some surprise." Taiga adds. "But if there had been any actual unity in the Arcosian Empire, it would not have been turned into a mere extension of the Mazoku Dominion. But I can explain that further once we have reached our destination."
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