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CMDR. GROTHIA ([personal profile] byfist) wrote in [community profile] agoge2018-05-14 12:29 pm

FROM: @CMDR | TO: @ALL

ATTN: ALL PERSONEL.

We have had recent recruits that have joined our fight. I understand you have been briefed and given training for this mission and our stay in Aranean society. As for the rest: I am your Commanding Officer, Grothia, previously of the Regency. Unfortunately, at present, I am often tied up in diplomacy meetings with the high court. But you can reach me via your BCE, or at certain times during the day in COST's supplied quarters.

Field Officer Young, who is at present wearing of her human appearance, is also present. She can be found at similar through similar means.

If you have any concerns, you may bring them to either of us.

As for your mission here. Our main concern is to secure COST's supply of Ymir, this substance is responsible for powering all forms of time travel in the Galaxy and the dimension shifting required to do so. It is the bones of the fallen God, Ymir and it seems mankind was not made to touch their Gods. Aranean's are a species genetically made to mine such a thing and no human is capable of it. That is why they are absolutely crucial and our alliance with them over the Regency, at all costs, must be assured.

At present, High Queen Thsch is our best bet of this. There is no denying the woman is cruel. A slight is enough to make her snap your limbs, one by one. But the natural Jhashcn bias to those who would eat those who suppress inclines her to us, and we need to foster that fondness.

Her daughter, on the other hand, wishes to overthrow her mother, as is their way. So far in my dealings with her, she has been far more moderate. She favours neither heavy slavery nor absolute forms of punishment. She even has an open, qualitative relationship with her brother as I have observed them. They frequently whisper together at the meetings I have attended. That may be appealing, but she will have no bar with us, as we cannot at present assure what she needs to take the throne.

That is as much as my limited position has allowed me to learn. Sadly neither Officer Young or I can move too freely due to our high profile scrutiny. Remember: if it moves, it is a spy, here. There is nothing you say, or do, that is not being reported to someone unless it is done through the BCE.

As such: COST operatives, I require a debrief of your actions, so they we may assist one another. If you have an idea, a skill, speak up, so that we can use it. This is not a usual type of battle, more's the pity, and awareness of movements is needed more than ever.
omniavincit: (pic#12264083)

@LOUISLAMOUR

[personal profile] omniavincit 2018-05-15 01:23 pm (UTC)(link)
What's the deal with them and Egypt?
pointedlook: (paradox)

[personal profile] pointedlook 2018-05-15 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe they're just in it for the aesthetic. Or the lean towards death worship.

You've gotta admit the unified theme does make them look put together.
omniavincit: (pic#10909053)

[personal profile] omniavincit 2018-05-15 02:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not a big fan of explanations that start with "just."
pointedlook: (paradox)

[personal profile] pointedlook 2018-05-15 02:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Plenty of people have joined lesser causes "just because". Whether it's to be contrary or due to the better marketing— in this case, their outfits serve as a walking ad.

I don't disagree with you, though.
omniavincit: (bullet holes and scars between the space)

[personal profile] omniavincit 2018-05-16 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
The masks they wore in Gallipoli weren't a PR stunt.

They don't strike you as true believers?
pointedlook: (i don't think that is going to work)

[personal profile] pointedlook 2018-05-17 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
It served as PR. And function. Very practical of them.

Hard to say. The whole clone army thing makes me want to say yes.
omniavincit: (wag of the finger)

[personal profile] omniavincit 2018-05-17 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
This doesn't seem like a very fruitful argument.

Why?
pointedlook: (we do this fast)

[personal profile] pointedlook 2018-05-17 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
Not really.

It's a clone army. What better way to get a bunch of fanatics than to create them from scratch?
omniavincit: (pic#12264167)

[personal profile] omniavincit 2018-05-21 02:41 pm (UTC)(link)
That isn't how I'd describe them, but then I've kept my distance.

Fanaticism implies passion.
pointedlook: <lj user="seethesoldiers" site="insanejournal.com"> (wait)

[personal profile] pointedlook 2018-05-27 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Distance is the safe bet with that lot.

It does, even if it might be manufactured. Maybe I'm being optimistic, but there's always a break somewhere.
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[personal profile] dipolar 2018-05-15 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't know much about Egypt, but the hierarchy within their figures and gods is clear.
omniavincit: (pic#12264167)

L O L SORRY HE HAS NO FUCKING CONTEXT

[personal profile] omniavincit 2018-05-16 12:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Where does Kebechet rank?
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[personal profile] dipolar 2018-05-16 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Anubis.
The god of death.


(YIKES)