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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Jun 20, 2020 9:17:17 GMT -6
Citrio quietly sat at the dining room table awaiting his guest. A bottle of wine set in the center and a waiter on standby. Four guards at each corner of the room stood at attention. His guest was mercenary he had heard about during his travels here in the mars sphere. He could use a helping hand or two and so he had invited them with a secure transmission. By now they were no doubt being escorted to the dining room. The invitation had come with the promise of money and secured employment down the road rather then a one time contract. As well as material supply. Citrio patiently waited as he stared at the door, reaching out and feeling with his ability to see if they had a substantial newtype presence. is own pressure wave was rather immense.
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Post by Knightcalibur on Jun 20, 2020 11:55:53 GMT -6
When reaching out a strange aura was on the other side of the door. This "aura" felt hot like a furnace with the heat only growing until he felt himself staring face to face with a Onyx black jagged scales and volcanic ash seeping out of his mouth threatening to consume the galaxy.
In the real world Lucius had walked in with a black suit on with a red undershirt holding a briefcase as he was flanked by 2 armed mercenaries wearing full plate armour and rifles but they only escorted him through the door. "Oh you must be the prince I was told to me? I'm Lucius Smith commander of the Devil's Raiders." He politely stated before bowing his head lightly in respect.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Jun 20, 2020 15:51:23 GMT -6
'What an interesting presence' Citrio thought as he looked upon Lucius in person now."That would be me!~ Yes." Citrio said with a grin as he got a good look at them."Well Commander. Have a seat. Would you like a drink as well?" he asked leaning forward a little making a finger pyramid."I've heard you are for hire, and your coming here has confirmed this. At least, I think it has?" he asked tilting his head.
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Post by Knightcalibur on Jun 20, 2020 16:03:57 GMT -6
Lucius then nods to his two guards as they flank the door while he stepped forward to sit across the table from him. "That is correct and I'm not thirsty at the moment. That witch in charge of Mars itself had left me sour for that." He tried to keep civil as his aura was fading slowly as his attention shifted back to him with the Dragon itself coiling around him starting to fade back into a black smokey haze instead once, he focused upon the other man.
"I'm always looking for good employment opportunities and I heard about you, Prince Citrio Gilliam 'The Rouge Prince of Jupiter'. From what I gathered your looking to attempt to replace that prince title with 'King of Jupiter'." He had slid his hands out of his pocket before sitting onto the chair while placing the briefcase down next to him. After a long sigh, he looked at the prince before asking. "So I need details on what your offering plus the job itself." He leans forward staring at him intently as he was curious about the man himself.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Jun 20, 2020 16:15:50 GMT -6
Citrio grinned wider."Emperor." He said simply before going again."It will be Emperor. Not king." He chuckled as he took a glass of wine for himself."Regardless. I am glad you are to the point." He said now taking a sip as he stared nearly unblinking at them.
"I want you to join me on a road of the Federations supply lines. I want to see you in action first hand. Once we see that and if I like what I see then I will take you on a permanent basis." He would say with a pause."Money, power, and mobile suits are what you can expect in return for taking up a contract with me." He said with a playful smirk."I have some realistate on Europa with your name on it. Water production plant. Very viable income. I can also offer access to the Jupkter jewtype institute for all your mobile suit needs."
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Post by Knightcalibur on Jun 20, 2020 16:25:29 GMT -6
Lucius then leans in with a wicked grin. "Tell ya what 'Emperor' Cltrio. I want one thing that's usual and I'll do whatever you ask. I want you to have your teams build a Gundam-type that surpasses any others when you take the throne. If you are able to create such a machine, I'll act as an Enforcer for you... as a type of 'Emperor's Wrath'..?" He would pause before jokingly tease him with that last part. He was also gauging how serious he was to this goal and if he'd be a good ally in 'his' future plan.
"As far as your terms they seem acceptable... Very well... the 'Queen Anna' and her crew are yours. Though if I am going to act as the Vanguard to your fleet I have to ask what's objective and if their's any limitations in the mission?" That last part got his interest cocking his eyebrow at the viable income part of his reply as he strokes his chin a bit in thought. His smile at the last part as clear with the Mercenary leaning back on the chair a bit.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Jun 24, 2020 15:42:06 GMT -6
Citrio laughed."A Gundam you say? I Think such a thing can be arranged. It's a deal then, you will get your Gundam." He said amused by the request.
"As for limitations in the mission... there is only one. The Jupitris Class must not be destroyed. Everything else is permissible. So long it is done I dont care what has to happen." Citrio said leaning forward with a more wicked grin."I dont care how you play this, so long as a job is done. Once it is, and if you do it then we can enter a permanent contract."
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Post by Knightcalibur on Jun 24, 2020 15:57:23 GMT -6
Lucius cocked an eyebrow at his words. "Permanent contract? You are putting a lot of confidence in me... Prince... hehe..." He takes a chuckle at his expense with a warm grin forming over his face. clearly attempting to tease the other man to gauge his reaction before slowly rising to his feet.
"As far as your limitations they are acceptable... I will disable but not destroy that ship as you command. Send us the location and we'll be there. You'll need a ship on standby to capture it once the coast is clear for your forces, Prince Cltrio. Hehe!" He walked over to the prince before extending a hand out to him as the black dragon in his heart had returned as the wild expression in his eyes reflected in his smile to him.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Jun 24, 2020 16:05:21 GMT -6
Citrio grinned."Why? Are you saying you are not worthy of my confidence?" Citri9 teased before moving in."The ship in question will be passing around the edge of the Mars sphere in two days. All you need to do is position yourself with us and then attack the convoy. Simple right?"
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Post by Knightcalibur on Jun 24, 2020 16:22:12 GMT -6
Lucius shrugged with a chuckle. "I won't say that but I am a tad on the brute side but I'll get results." His words were neutral but staring down at the shorter man before he took a deep sigh.
"Fine I'll wait on my ship, I'll shoot but I just hope for your sake, we don't run into the main federation fleet and my fleet barely made it out of it before a colony laser strike following an illegal weapon's heist. Considering that I currently only have my ship the 'Queen Anna' and her crew right now. Until we can gather more ships but it'll do for this." He said for the record as he no longer worked for Mars Zeon so he didn't feel the need to keep the secret regarding his last mission for them.
He politely backs up a bit to bow his head to the prince before twirling around and travelling to his ship with the grace of an admiral strolling down a hallway with his hands behind his back as he pondered on his next move.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Jun 27, 2020 15:09:48 GMT -6
Citrio stood suddenly."Sorry, wait. Before you go." He said increasingly curious."Did you say... colony laser? While it may jot be my place to ask what happened while under the employment of your previous employer... are you saying the Federation still has a colony laser?"
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Post by Knightcalibur on Jun 27, 2020 19:45:33 GMT -6
Lucius nodded looking seriously recounting the event in his head. "Ah... yes... it's a sour topic... I lost 2 of my remaining ships when the Earth Forces scattered only to have a colony laser during my attack on Londenion lunar base. The Gryps colony laser to be exact. I led a raid upon Lando Bell's base and was tasked with stealing a Nuclear Warhead from the base itself then damage their reactor. I completed both of my tasks at the cost of 4 Musaka class ships before I was given command of my current Sadalahn vessel. They were turned over to the Chairwoman along with my payment." Lucius folded him behind his back before debriefing him with the details of the mission. A fist formed around his hand as the inky void of that black dragon once again ignited to life with its black mist fell over him in a violent rage at the thought.
"If you wish for more details I'll send you the files of the operation for an additional fee." He chuckled with a warm grin attempting to be polite to him.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Jul 6, 2020 16:25:35 GMT -6
"What would the additional fee be?" Citrio asked seemingly having taken what Lucius said very seriously. The news of an operational colony laser was worrying to him. In the long run at least it could be detrimental to his plans
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Post by Knightcalibur on Jul 6, 2020 16:39:01 GMT -6
Lucius turned to face him as he cocked a eyebrow when facing him. "Oh...? I got your attention alright... I'll need you to ensure the Earth Forces don't come after me somehow... They'll likely try to hunt me down for this little stunt but I want to be sure my tracks are covered." He stated calmly before looking down at the files for a moment before adding in.
" I got the people out but it was a mess regardless." His voice was flat as he strolled over to the table before opening up his briefcase before holding the Neo Zeon files before placing it onto the other side of the table before sliding over to him with a small push of his fingers to gently slide it close to the prince. The file contains a detailed account of the battle itself including formations, mobile suits used in the battle, personal and location with an image of the massive yellow laser of the colony laser vaporizing his two ships.
"After doing some further study of the area a laser that size could have come from that old Colony laser. Unless they replaced the old laser there with another, which I find unlikely... They likey repaired the old 'Gryps Colony Laser' from the Neo Zeon Wars." He finished his report as the back of the file included his records of the laser itself dated back from the war using an old picture.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Jul 6, 2020 16:43:28 GMT -6
Citrio listened closely as he was very curious and concerned about this."Thank you for the information..." he said with a pause."I can ensure the Federation doesnt come after you in two ways. The first being if I win in the end. I can have them forget all about you. The second is.. well to put some distance. I know of a 'safehouse' in the rings of saturn"
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