Gatecrash

by fantasyra

A few years after the events in Exiled. The crew of the Exiled led by Taylor Hebert makes the decision to abandon all they know to throw dice at fate's feet. Utilizing tinkertech mostly created by Leet, they attempt to cross dimensions to save a friend and mentor and perhaps in doing so, find the peace their individual past's had denied them.

25. Exiles Online

***Authors Note: Yeah, I know most people consider it bad form to do this at the top, but as I made changes to the entirety of Arc 4, I figured I should do it here. That said, Changes to Arc 4! Some new content though the most graphic was in 4.5, and the title was changed. Other than that note, Enjoy the Worm style PO (Now known as EO). If you enjoyed the story, let me know via review or pm. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the segment.

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Important Notice: Must Read
Matriarch (Verified Cape, Admin, Original Poster)
Posted On 4/30/2185:

This notice is for all guests, new and old members, regardless of your membership status. Here are the core rules of the site.

Rule One: Exiles Online is primarily dedicated to the dissemination of information regarding the Reapers. All information pertaining to this topic will be available to all, regardless if you subscribe or not. There will be no discrimination based on species, theology, governmental affiliations, etc.

Rule Two: The Exiles are not part of any government agency. In simple terms, we are a rogue force beholden to no one political body. Our allegiance is not to the Council, Asari Republics, Turian Hierarchy, The Human Alliance, Salarian Union, The Batarian Hegemony, Krogan Clans, Spectres, Blackwatch, Commandos, STG, N7, Cerberus, Turian Separatists, or any other official or unofficial governmental agency known or unknown in the galaxy. We are not Mercenaries for hire. We are independent and exist to expose the truth and fight the Reaper threat.

Rule Three: We are not villains. We are not heroes.

Rule Four: All members of the Exiles will remain anonymous. This is to protect our friends and families from repercussions to unpopular actions we may be forced to make in the course of our mission. Those of us who have chosen to take on this burden are fully aware of the current political position regarding the Reapers. We do not wish for fame, or infamy. Nor do we wish our families to suffer or be hounded for our actions. Each of us will therefore be referred to only by an alias unless they themselves wish otherwise.

Rule Five: First time attempts to subvert Rule Four will result in taxation. Further stupidity will result in punishment. Willful attempts to 'out' any of the crew will result in the harshest of penalties.

Rule Six: Discussions to the appropriate thread. If such a thread does not exist, make one or ask a Mod or Admin. While our main focus is the Reaper threat, it is understood the fellowship may have topics to discuss that do not precisely fall into the categories we promote. Therefore, feel free to do so on your own.

Rule Seven: Being passionate on a topic is understandable. Being a dick is not. The galaxy is host to a wide variety of peoples and beliefs. Keep basic civility in mind when constructing posts.

Rule Eight: The only censorship that will be practiced here, is only that which protects the crew's identities. Disagree with us all you like but understand we know the terrible truth whether you wish to believe or not. That truth, is that the Reapers have already been here, they are here now, and more are coming. Only united and fully aware do we stand a chance against them.

For a full list of basic rules and regulations applicable to all users, refer to the appropriate thread, stickied for easy access below this notice.

Topic: Shepard's Alive?
In: Boards ► News ► Events (Public Board)
TKB17 (Original Poster)
Posted on 4/31/2185:

Okay, so my friend won't shut up about this site so I decided to look around to see what the big deal was when I noticed a few references to Shepard! Seriously, I watched his funeral two years ago, but he's alive?

Exiles. What's that really implying? Shepard is apparently a member of this organization now, and there are rumors about ties to Cerberus. What happened? Who knows? If you're really alive will you answer yourself, and if not, who can tell me who the fuck this imposter is, so I can shove a warp up his ass...

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tsukinoryu298
Posted on 5/2/2185:

I heard a rumor you were on the Citadel not long ago. Is that true?

Battleblaster
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Shepard isn't really alive. I can't believe you idiots are believing this shit.

Shepard
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Yes. I had a meeting with the Council and apparently I needed to pay my taxes for the time I was unconscious and being healed...

Battleblaster
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Okay. Prove it.

nightstalker (Gold Member)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Oh, hey! You probably don't remember me, but I'm the guy you FUCKING LEFT TO DIE ON NODACRUX! Remember Dr. Ross? I sure as fuck remember what you did to her!

Suryn
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Matriarch's notice says that you guys are not working with the Council though. You were a Spectre! Does this mean you have to worry about the other Spectres coming for you now?

...that's actually horribly ironic now that I think about it...

Shepard
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Battleblaster: What do you want me to say? I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favorite forum on the extranet?

Believe whatever you want to believe.

jared_drake
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Suryn: Seriously?

Suryn
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Well, it is...

Shepard
Posted on 5/2/2185:

nightstalker: I offered to kill you as well before the Creepers overran that part of the base. Just out of curiosity, how'd you get away? Pretty sure we fried the door behind us when we left to keep the Creepers contained until the Alliance could send in bio containment team to pacify them.

Uber (Verified Cape)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

nightstalker: Did you pay for a membership just so you could say that? Because wow. Talk about holding a grudge...

Infiltrait0rN7
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Nodacurx, Vostok System, Maroon Sea Cluster. Undisclosed ExoGeni Facility conducting research on Thorian afflicted colonists from human colony Zhu's Hope, Feros, Theseus, Attican Beta in 2183.

Termination of all personnel would have been the more logical course considering the illegality of research and methods.

nightstalker (Gold Member)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Fuck you!

Dark_as_Silver
Posted on 5/2/2185:

What is a Creeper or a Thorian?

The_Survivor
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Thank you Shepard. If you're really him. If not this is a cruel prank, but if you are, I can never repay you. Please see my PM. If this is just some prank… no. I don't want to know.

Contemptuous
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Hmph. The pitiful interface provided by this waste of creds The Exiles calls an extranet site only allows me to use text tell you just how utterly and hilariously wrong you are. You don't even have stimsim!

Holmes_Sire: Shepard wasn't on Virmire! I'm telling you it's a damned conspiracy!

Shepard
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Dark_As_Silver: These are the files from my personal backups for the Creeper and the Thorian. ExoGeni knows the most about them if you're looking for details. I wasn't on Zeus Hope to study them, I was there to shoot them.

survivor: Glad to see that you and your sister are doing better after your ordeal. If you are still suffering from the cranial implants, there is an Alliance doctor on Mars, Dr. Basil, who I've been told by our ship's surgeon that has made strides in repairing neural pathways often damaged when they are removed. He owes me a favor from my non com days. Let me know.

Holmes_Sire
Posted on 5/2/2185:

You sound like this Salarian I know, Cuntemptous. Always bitching in a high whiny voice. I actually stopped listening to him a long time ago. And I think I'll do the same to you. Welcome to my ignore list you idiot.

*You have earned 1 infraction.

Atlas (Admin)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Let us keep racist comments to ourselves. Civility costs nothing, whereas being Banned, will cost you time and access to this site.

Contemptuous
Posted on 5/2/2185:

I am a Salarian you ass. And you spelled my name wrong.

Holmes_Sire
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Hkkkkkkk

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Topic: Tragedy at Ferris Fields
In: Boards ► News ► Events ►Titan Nebula ►Craig ► New Canton (Public Board)
Rorrim (Verified Cape, Original Poster)
Posted on 4/30/2185:

Ferris Fields is the latest human colony to be struck by the Collectors, and is the ninth -and largest- colony to be hit. All prior colonies hit hosted between five to ten thousand people with Freedom's Progress being the previous largest at 10,524 vi. Of the over seventy thousand people who called New Canton home, only two hundred and fifty-six made it. Survivors of this tragic event have already been evacuated and are currently with the Alliance at Arcturus Station receiving medical treatment and psychological help.

Donation links can be found here for any who wish to contribute to help these unfortunate few rebuild their lives. Wherever they decide to next. Thank you for your support.

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Natadonis_Vitaco
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Shefories: I did not say it was not a tragedy. However, they chose to colonize in the Terminus. If you seek a lawless lifestyle, then that is what you get. They chose to live without governmental oversight. That also disqualifies them from governmental assistance, such as protection from the Alliance.

Uber (Verified Cape)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

[I'm an asshole.]

FTFY

Syndacite
Posted on 5/2/2185:

You'd think humans would be a little better at keeping their colonies alive. Heartless bastards the lot of them. Maybe Eden Prime's success was just dumb luck. But then, look what happened there. Even the geth hate humans. That's got to say something.

Azure_Ace
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Syndacite: Wildly inappropriate place for that sort of comment. But yeah you have a point.

MalpiaEporil
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Why is this even being discussed? So a colony in the Terminus lost seventy thousand, have you seen the latest reports on Belan? What about theVallum Blast? Those are real tragedies with millions dead!

Yun-Breathe
Posted on 5/2/2185:

A good point MalpiaEporil. Even the those living in the Terminus don't even care about them.

Selaramea
Posted on 5/2/2185:

I don't see how the scope those other tragedies diminishes this one. Personally, I am thankful to see someone trying to keep awareness of this ongoing Roanoke. This isn't the first, but the ninth colony to go dark. The Ninth. Look at how much coverage that incident on Garvug is getting! How does a Corporation's military actions rate higher than the abductions of civilians?

Qrukson
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Credits, and who cares about humans anyways?

*user has received 1 infraction

Atlas (Admin)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Threads are available for the both Balan and Taetrus complete with donation links for the Intergalactic Red Cross, the turian Lifebearer Brigade, the hanar organization Healing Waters, and a great many others. This thread is dedicated to Ferris Fields. Take your topics to the appropriate places, and be respectful.

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Topic: The Crew
In: Boards ► People ► The Exiled (Gold Membership Thread)
Siren (Verified Cape, Original Poster)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Hi! I'm Siren. Everyone can ask us general questions and get answers here. Might not be from the one you wanted to answer though, not all of us are big on the forums.

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Infiltrait0rN7
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Query. What is your function?

Siren (Verified Cape, Original Poster)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Officially intelligence gathering. Though that mostly means I spend most of my time sifting through data looking for links. Not all of us can tank a platoon of mercs and make it look easy Like Shepard and Matriarch, but all of us have our own ways to contribute to the fight.

Broket Bor
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Hi Siren. I can understand the idea of keeping your ID's quiet, though with today's technology that's a real hard thing to pull off, but I had a question. Is there any significance to the names each of you chose?

Siren (Verified Cape, Original Poster)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Yup. For some of us these are handles we've been using for years. As to our ID's, I think we have a handle on it. We have some experience in that regard. Mostly it's to protect the majority of the crew since the team we're putting together isn't meant to be fancy. It's meant to win.

Ulenkir
Posted on 5/2/2185:

I've noticed this around, but only with a few of you, but what does 'Verified Cape' mean? Seriously, it's bugging the hell out of me. Is it some kind of site award or something?

Rorrim (Verified Cape)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Something like that.

Leet (Verified Cape)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Inside joke, and only applies to a few of us. It's not something you're going to see many people with.

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Topic: Collector Forces
In: Boards ► News ► Reaper Forces ►Collector's (Public Board)
Rorrim (Verified Cape, Original Poster)
Posted on 4/30/2185:

Just to be clear, the following content is in no way the only known forces the Reapers have at their disposal. This thread is just to cover the Collectors. We know from before (The Eden Prime War) there are Husks (Human converted ground troops by use of tech referenced as 'Dragon's Teeth') and Geth have been involved, though we do not know the full extent of how much the Geth have been infiltrated. Both references have their own threads as we have not yet seen either working with the Collectors.

I've looked around on the extranet but I've not found much more than rumors about them. That said, everything following is what we know from personally engaging these guys. Updates will follow as new, verified, information comes in. As we update our databases on all known Reaper forces, so too will the files offered here so everyone knows what they're up against should you find yourself facing them. To keep things simple we've set up easy to use links to the relevant files. Keep in mind our list is still very incomplete as we've only had one encounter with this variant of the enemy so far. If anyone has (Factual) information to share, do so by submitting that information to me directly. We'll check your sources and update accordingly. Information with nothing to back it will go into the 'suspected and/or rumored' sections of our forum.

A quick assessment of what we know or suspect. The Collectors resemble human-sized bipedal insects with a chitinous exoskeleton, two anterior pairs of what appear to be vestigial limbs, four eyes, and a distinct, large, tapering head along with fully developed wings that allow them to fly over short distances.

Their vocal communication mostly consists of insectoid chirps and trills, although they are capable of speaking in languages other species comprehend should the need arise. (According to rumors and first hand accounts from witness who have done buisness with them before they started attacking human colonies. In our first, and so far only encounter with them, only Harbinger spoke.) We suspect the Collectors of being little more than drones with no distinctions between individuals, possibly operating under a Reaper controlled hive mind but have no definite proof as yet since these guys have some kind of thermite based system that completely destroys all bodies and tech.

Known Collector Forces

Drone: Standard Collector foot soldier with an apparently organic assault rifle.
Guardian: Collector foot soldier with kinetic or possibly biotic barriers (unknown which)
Assassin: Collector foot soldier with a high powered heavy weapon. We think it's a portable Thalanx style weapon but have yet to acquire one to study.
Harbinger: Suspected Reaper controlling the Collectors. So far we have only seen Harbinger possessed drones. It is distinctive as the empowered drone has several destructive biotic abilities and barriers of a type that makes him practically invincible at range (At least it does against mass accelerated technology. Some of our energy weapons tech seems to be able to bypass it.) However, his barriers do not stop knives, omni blades, or other physical attacks. The problem with this one is killing the body doesn't do anything but kill that body. Harbinger will possess another drone. Delay time is anywhere between ten seconds to one full minute. Unknown reasons for the shift variable. We have yet to find Harbinger himself but suspect he is similar to Sovereign in size and dimensions.
Seeker Swarms: Large wasp like insects that utilize an unknown means of paralyzing victims. Usually employed to subdue targets over a large area, though we still don't know much more than that. Easily killed, but that is offset by the fact there are typically hundreds of thousands in a swarm; if not more.
Praetorian: Large beetle crab like things. Heavy armor and biotic barriers similar to Harbinger. We've only seen them once and used heavy weapons to bring them down. Offensive capabilities are still unknown as they were ferrying in Scions from the Collector ship and not actively attacking our ground team.
Scions: Scions provide ranged fire support, lumbering behind attackers while firing weapons and discharging biotic attacks. No barriers that we've seen so far, but they are very tough to bring down and their biotics are very powerful.

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Davian
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Okay. So are they're stats coming out soon? Like atk and def? Ohhh I bet the seeker swarms have super high Dex! This game is going to be epic! Matriarch, eta? I've always liked D&D and this feels like a great throwback/tribute!

Matriarch (Verified Cape)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

I'm generally not vindictive, but when you realize what a fool you are? I'll probably laugh.

To anyone who came here hoping to increase their chances of survival, I hope you listen. I hope you believe. None of our videos are faked. Not one.

We need to prepare to fight, or we might as well prepare our graves instead.

PrescottLeath
Posted on 5/2/2185:

What do you mean 'how much the Geth have been infiltrated'? They're AI's that decimated the quarians and then came after humanity! They attacked Eden Prime and countless other locations. What the hell do you call the Battle of the Citadel? A fucking skirmish?

Rorrim (Verified Cape, Original Poster)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

A tragedy, and every Geth involved in that attack was (according to public reports) killed during that battle. However, just because Geth were involved, does not mean that ALL Geth serve the Reapers. The fact is, we don't know. We don't have proof one way or the other. Saying all Geth were responsible would be like saying every turian was responsible for the First Contact War. It would be saying every krogan was responsible for the Krogan Rebellions. I'm not saying there are not Reaper controlled Geth out there. Our intel says there are, but I'm not going to hold an entire species accountable for the actions of a few just because they're different than I am.

PrescottLeath
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Species? They're AIs! That is all the 'proof' you need!

Siren (Verified Cape)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

Space Nazi

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Topic: Operation Hot Pocket
In: Boards ► People ► The Exiled ►Uber ►Personal Project (Public Board)
Uber (Verified Cape, Original Poster)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

So, after about twenty six failed attempts that resulted in several issues in our mess hall, I'm getting frustrated. Seriously, you wouldn't think it'd be this difficult but after our last attempt ended up with a couple a hundred thousand jelly beans, (Seriously, don't ask) I think it's time to get some help from someone other than Leet. (You're awesome bro, but dude, I'm thinking your tech might not be up to it.)

I've managed to create several edible (this opinion is not shared by most of the crew though Urz liked them. BTW, if any of you try this at home and have a varren, a warning. Varren gas toxicity after eating the Veg Pocket is a thing.) versions but none of them taste exactly like they are supposed to. Especially considering that all of us have different ones we like. So far all attempts to recreate Ham and Cheese, Philadelphia, Veg, Four Meat and Cheese, and Pizza have all ended up with rather… random results. Though that probably has something to do with the tech we're using too since we started off trying to cheat spawn them.

Anyways, here is where I'm at...

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Lawson
Posted on 5/2/2185:

What… is… dude?

Uber (Verified Cape, Original Poster)
Posted on 5/2/2185:

*Blink* Shit, I knew we came a long way but dude isn't even a word anymore?

Fuck that, I'm bringing it back too. Dude is now a thing.