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Post by Taiga on Aug 5, 2015 1:59:01 GMT
The small transport carrying Taiga lands smoothly on the landing pad. The door hisses as it decompresses and opens, permitting the young Arcosian to step out. He takes a quick look around, and takes note of the near panicked movements of the various races that make up the Galactic Arcosian Army. His expression hardens; the realization hits him that the Empire was not simply about his own race, all of these soldiers are loyal to a fault to the Empire. They would all fight to defend it, but they would die. The average soldier's power level was last locked in at between 1,000 and 8,000... And the Saiyans that attack proved that their power ratings are much higher.
It would be an absolute slaughter... Taiga closes his eyes, and his hands clench into fists. He could not protect them, but... he can lead them, and die with them if it came to it. He would not abandon the Empire's troops to the onslaught of those damned Saiyans. Was history to repeat itself? The Saiyans conquered this planet over two thousand years ago in the name of the Arcosian Empire... now, would they take it for themselves? Not if he could prevent it.
Taiga opens his eyes and practically marches towards the planet's military center. He is greeted by the eyes of frightened and surprised looks as he walks, and this becomes ten-fold as he enters the main building. Soldiers of every sentient race under the Empire's rule stare at Taiga from over the railings of various floors.They all look at him, scared and expectant, waiting for him to speak. Was it his right to tell these soldiers they were about to die? Perhaps, perhaps not. But it is his duty to lead them since Arcose was soon to fall, and there had been no signs of other leadership. He is all they have...
Taiga levitates off the ground, and floats up about midway of the tower. His image appears across the planet on viewing screens both military and population. Taiga takes a moment to gather himself before speaking, and then emits a light sigh."As you may have heard by now, Arcose, our Empire's Capital, has indeed become besieged by the Saiyan Solar Empire." Taiga begins. Horrified gasps, murmurs, and gulps reverberate, but no one interrupts, so he continues. "You are afraid. Rightly so. The Saiyans are brutish, beastly warriors. They will not hesitate to kill any, if not all of you. But... that is no reason to falter."Taiga raises his hands, palms pointed upwards, to about mid torso height to further express his words."You must all remember; you are the Empire. It is your strength, your will, your courage that defines it." Taiga encourages. "Your families, your friends, everyone depends on you to keep them protected from threats like the Saiyans. It is our Empire that shaped this Universe! We brought about the age of progress and stability on the galactic scale! We are the only thing that stands between chaos and order! And now, with the Saiyans at our doorstep, it shall be we who decide the fate of the billions belonging to the Empire!"Rowdy cheers and whoops begin to drown out the fear; meaning his words are getting through. Their fear of death was beginning to be brushed aside by a sense of duty; exactly as it must be."I swear to you, here and now, that your Empire has not, and shall NEVER desert you!" Taiga hollers, receiving cheers in return. "Now, join me in defending your Empire! If the Saiyans think we are to be brushed aside, let us show them otherwise! Give those Saiyans HELL before your life ends! Show them that our Empire will NOT be defeated easily! Let us all stand together, and show those beasts the true might of the Arcosian Empire!!"All around, and across the planet... cheers. Fists raise to the air, empowered roars and screeches fill the air. The very floors seem to subtly vibrate from the cheers and chants. He had taken their panic, and transformed their moral. Yes... they would likely die... Yes, Kanassa and the other worlds may fall. But by hell, the Saiyans would not take them easily. This, Taiga swears...
Rallied the troops. Word Count: 709 Long live the Arcosian Empire!
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Post by Taiga on Aug 10, 2015 23:56:08 GMT
"Lord Taiga! I think you should see this!" calls a soldier from below. Taiga blinks and looks down before quickly descending."What is it, Captain Nudal?" Taiga inquires, landing loftily and stepping over to the alien."We're getting a signal from Arcose, sir. I'll play it now." Nudal replies, focusing his attention on the transmission. An audio recording begins playing on the main computer, and soon scouters begin playing the audio as well. Taiga's eyes narrow as he listens to the verbal exchange between Empress Wyntre and the Saiyan Queen. The two seemed to actually know each other...
Taiga wonders if perhaps the two had been allies at one time, or if they had been adversaries from day one. Their argument even felt, at least to him, like they are a pair of feuding former friends... Nearby soldiers within earshot exchange glances as they hear the Saiyan Queen's words. Even Taiga finds himself wondering about the possibility of hypocrisy; not of one or the other, but in both of them. They were both right to keep the galaxy in line with shows of force, but did they honestly have the right to question each other's methods? Taiga himself prefers to gain a healthy combination of respect, fear, and admiration to lead. Not that he had a great deal of experience in such matters. In fact, one could go as far as to say that this was his first attempt at real command; and he simply took it upon himself rather than through being assigned or promoted. The only reason these soldiers follow his command is likely due to his being an Arcosian.
The young Arcosian silently continues to listen to the two; in which they seemed quite fond of verbal posturing. The Empress... He had abandoned her and his homeworld; and now, despite the carnage and destruction, she continues to fight alone... Although his face is expressionless, the pang of guilt and shame grows in his chest. How could he hope to make up for his cowardice? Defending Kanassa was a step; but the only way to actually make up for his weakness would be to successfully stop the Saiyans; and that was a long shot. Wordlessly, Taiga turns from the computer and walks briskly out of the tower."Ah, sir!" came a voice behind him."What is it, Captain?" Taiga asks as Captain Nudal steps up next to him. The two walk outside and the alien soldier wrings his hands nervously."It's just... there are some concerns." Nudal admits. "Not that your speech wasn't inspiring; it was, my Lord. But it seems that, well, if the Saiyans are able to defeat the Empress, what chance does a trade hub world like this stand against them?""Ohohoho..." Taiga chuckles, raising a hand to partially cover his mouth as he does, unnerving the Captain. He places his arms against the small of his back as he walks. "Confidence, Captain, confidence. We are the Galactic Army. Kanassa has at least a thousand troops ready to defend it. The Brenchian worlds will be even more difficult for the Saiyans to conquer if they do get past us. By then, they will be worn out. It takes time to conquer; and we'll use that time to our advantage.""How so, if I may ask?" Captain Nudal inquires."By gaining strength, of course." Taiga replies in a matter of fact tone. "Become more powerful, and the Saiyans will have even more trouble.""Easily said, my lord..." Captain Nudal laments, looking downcast. "Saiyans become stronger with every battle; that's not necessarily true for the rest of us.""So what will you do? Roll over and die?" Taiga asks, stopping suddenly and shooting a leer at the alien. "Are you so afraid of the Saiyans that you will dishonor your title and your troops? So afraid that you would abandon your Empire when it needs you more than ever?"Captain Nudal is taken aback by Taiga's words, and looks at the ground in shame."I apologize, my Lord..." Captain Nudal says, inclining his head and closing his eyes."Your apology isn't needed. Your strength and your willpower, however, are needed." Taiga waves a hand dismissively. "Show your loyalty to your Empire and to your troops. Show no fear when the Saiyans arrive; and fight with all you're worth.""Y-Yes, sir!" Captain Nudal bows, and hurries back to his station.Taiga smirks, and continues walking. He would need to get some more intense training in before the Saiyans finally come to Kanassa. Saibamen would not suffice; as he had already learned. No... Perhaps he should train with the stronger soldiers? A strong unit would be a much more sufficient test. With this in mind, Taiga heads towards the main building.
***Later that day*** Standing on an expansive, empty observation platform, Taiga looks keenly at three soldiers he had collected for his training session."The three of you have been selected for your strength, and aptitude, for training." Taiga explains. "It is my intention to be prepared for the Saiyans when they arrive. You three are the strongest of Kanassa's Supplementary Forces. You three shall be assisting me."The three soldiers exchange nervous looks, but don't falter; much to Taiga's pleasure."It is an honor to train with you, sir." the red-skinned Brenchian replies, accompanied by agreeing nods from the other two soldiers."Then, we shall begin. There will be no use of Ki blasts; the last thing we need to do is destroy Kanassa before the Saiyans even arrive, so this is a melee only training session. Am I clear?" Taiga verifies evenly."Crystal clear, sir!" the three soldiers bark together as they settle into fighting stances. Taiga had checked their power levels before recruiting them to the session; each had a solid power level of 8,000, not too strong, not too weak; perfect for sparring. The three soldiers launch at Taiga simultaneously; and the young Arcosian drops into his own fighting stance. The four begin a furious series of fast paced punching, kicking, parrying, dodging, and counter striking. Were it not for his tail, Taiga would not be able to keep the three soldiers off him.
The bearded soldier lands a hard blow with his right fist to Taiga's left cheek, throwing him off balance for an instant; but he manages to shift his momentum and avoid being overtaken by the other two. Taiga catches the Brenchian's left arm and weaves his own arm under the soldier's elbow, and fluidly flips the Brenchian over his shoulder and into the yellow-skinned alien, knocking them both down. He parries the bearded soldier's well-timed kick with his forearm, and the two launch into the air, blocking and countering each other's punches and kicks. The other two soldiers quickly recover and leap into the air after Taiga; once again engaging in a ferocious three on one flurry of attacks. Spotting a small gap in their defenses, Taiga springs into action; blocking all three simultaneous strikes.
Using the sudden pause to his advantage, Taiga wraps his tail around the yellow alien's neck, restraining him, and throws a straight armed punch into the stomach of the bearded soldier, and follows up with a fast kick to his chest, launching the soldier down to crash hard on his back against the platform. He turns, unfurling his tail and whipping the yellow skinned alien away as he knees the Brenchian in the stomach before delivering a brutal elbow to the soldier's jaw. As the Brenchian falls away, the yellow skinned alien recovers and rockets back at Taiga, catching him by surprise. The soldier lands a well placed kick to the back of Taiga's head, nearly knocking the unprepared Arcosian out. But Taiga holds on to his consciousness, and retaliates with a vicious blow to the alien's gut with his left fist.
But the other two soldiers, unrelenting, both return to the fray. Taiga smiles as they speed towards him, and returns to his fighting stance. He had chosen his sparring partners well, indeed...
A full hour passes the four by, and, finally, they stop to take a well deserved break. A server was summoned, and they enjoy drinks together. Taiga swirls his drink around in his glass before taking a long draft of the cool liquid. He savors the sweet taste of the juice, and looks at the soldiers."You three did well. You should be proud of yourselves." Taiga praises them. They chuckle and raise their drinks in reply. Taiga finds himself thinking that, if they all manage to survive, perhaps he should have these three become part of his own personal squad. ...But with the threat of the Saiyans looming ever closer, one wonders if such a thought was only wishful thinking.
Trained with troops! Watch out Saiyans, Taiga's getting stronger! Word Count: 1,458 estimated I would like PL please!
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Bing Gan
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Post by Bing Gan on Aug 13, 2015 10:10:27 GMT
The Might of the Arcosian Empire shall live on through you, Taiga!
Your Word Count is 2173, giving you a PL Gain of: 2771!
Current PL Total: 10,369 > New PL Total: 13,140!
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