This is my first attempt at a serious Fanfic, starting with my favorite game. I will be updating this at no defined schedule as of yet but at my own speed. I do intend on creating a story that can go on nigh-infinitely just like the game itself can theoretically go on infinitely. Enjoy fellow Tenno!
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The two women watched as the Zariman was unloaded, and the survivors were led away. One golden and beautiful as the stars in the sky, the other burned, maimed and disfigured. As if the stars which shone so brightly on the prior woman had sneered and rejected her. As the Zariman began its journey to the shipyard she turned to her companion, and with the closest she could come to a smile said "Do you really think that there may be hope for them Margulis? The survivors I mean."
"Yes I do, and you should as well." Margulis responded with an equally warm if not warmer smile, "They may only be children Kaleen but they managed to survive. In a hell where numerous Dax soldiers met their end these children survived. And they've changed, I can feel it."
"I suppose there is no persuading you otherwise, is there?" Margulis had always been stubborn when it came to matters like this, shipwreck survivors and such. "But I still feel you shouldn't seek the Executors permission. They may order you executed as well as the children."
As they continued their debate they approached the door to the citadel. Upon stepping through they were blinded by the light reflecting off the ornate golden architecture. Fountains of pure energy erupted in parks where children laughed and played, and the smell of alcohol could be traced to one of the many taverns where old friends or business partners would meet. When the two women regained their sense of sight they resumed the walk to the High Chambers of the Executor Council. With its high turrets and near impenetrable Argon plated walls the High Chambers was both beautiful and terrifying. As they approached the gate Kaleen stopped dead in her tracks, "Good luck Margulis, I would accompany you but you know the decree as well as I do."
"'Only ye' who would plead their case may enter the presence of the Seven Executors. Whosoever defies this law shall be punished not by death, but by exile into the Outer Terminus.' I know what I need to, and thank you Kaleen. I'll meet up with you afterward, ok?" And with that she strode off into the Council's chambers, to plead before the court on behalf of the Zariman Ten-O.
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The Seven were regarded as the highest echelon of Orokin society, and so their council room was held to a standard above any other. In the center of a large circular chamber sat a hovering platform intended for the use of whoever would be speaking before the Seven. Surrounding this platform stood seven podiums, decorated siderite inlaid with gold, each housing a member of the Executorial Congress. At ground level a man stood at attention, waiting for the next case.
As Margulis entered he spoke, "Now accepting Sectarus Margulis, to argue on behalf of the Zariman 10-0. Executors Avantus, Logarius, Marius, Augustine, Seneca, Loche, and Ballas presiding. You may begin Sectarus."
"Thank you," she declared in turn, "As I am certain you all know the Zariman 10-0 has been recovered as well as the survivors. Strangely anyone of adult age has vanished without a trace, only children age six-and-ten to nine-and-ten survived. Stranger still, upon discovery Recovery Agent Kaleen, designation 83E, was severely scarred and burned by void energy radiating from one of the occupants."
"This is common knowledge at this stage Margulis," Augustine stoically replied.
"Yes it is. Clearly the Void has blessed these children with her gifts. I request permission to transfer them to Lua for testing in hopes they may be utilized to aid the empire."
"And why should we allow this? Why not execute them so as to remove any risks?" This was uttered by Marius. A brutal but politically inept man.
"Wouldn't the populace notice if they were to suddenly go missing as well?" Avantus countered.
"You bring up a good point my lady. I propose we send them to Lua under the guise of prisoners. If the people begin to question it, simply explain the unstable void energy and assure them it was for their safety."
After finishing her proposition Margulis waited for an answer. She could feel her heart rate increasing in anxiety, and was praying to the Void that they accept her idea. At last Executor Ballas addressed her,
"Sectarus, we have decided to allow this operation to take place. However, you must submit a weekly report of any findings, old or new, directly to Executor Loche. We will not tolerate failure in this matter Margulis. The crewman project has already collapsed, I would advise you tread carefully with yours. You have our permission to leave."
Ecstatically Margulis left the council's presence, and immediately set off for the recovery ward where there the subjects of Operation: 10-0 were being held.