Summary/Disclaimer: Time for another chapter of the New Emperor. Enjoy the 900-word chapter. I don't own Destiny, Bungie and Microsoft do.
(Cabal Fleetbase Korus, Phobos.)
Adam entered the base flanked by Bloodguard Centurions and Ca'uor. The Cabal's fleet had docked at the asteroid to refuel.
Adam had come to discuss his plans to have Krargen and Ca'uor sent to Nessus. He wouldn't be sending the duo with just Red Legion soldiers. The Red Legion needed reinforcements after the war with the Last City… Plus Adam wanted to make sure that the Vex was dealt with.
He had been told plenty of Cabal soldiers were busy mining Mars for its resources.
Adam entered the command room and sighed before walking to the table. He was curious as to how the Cabal were doing.
Adam hummed and looked at the holographic table. The only Cabal group active in the system was the forces that Adam had sent to the moon.
Ca'uor looked at the Primus's fleet and frowned. He knew very well the Red Legion Admiral wouldn't back down from his plan. The warrior was stubborn. It was one of his better… And in Ca'uor' s mind? One of his worst traits.
Still? If the man became a problem? Ca'uor would deal with him. Adam had proven he could command… And with the other deeds under his belt? The Val knew that the Dominus could led the empire.
"The Vex will have Nessus under heavy guard after the Black Garden fell." Ca'uor pointed out to which Adam waved his hands back and forth.
"Not much more than Mercury." Adam responded as a hologram of said planet appeared. "According to Krargen? Mercury is one of their machine worlds… And if that's true? Then most of their strength will be concentrated there… That's why we can't commit all our forces everywhere else… If we attack Mercury now? They'd be prepared for us and ready… Nessus is as much a stepping stone to deal with larger problems than anything else.
"Are you sure focusing on the Hive is the best idea, my liege?" Adam heard Ca'uor question as both he and Adam looked to the side.
"Not exactly…" Adam said while he looked to the side. "But there is very little we can do to defeat the Hive… Trust me, if they were easy to kill? I'd have been able to take over the moon myself. The Vex studied the Hive. We'd be able to learn a lot about them if we could conquer them to begin with." Adam said as he brushed off his hands and looked at the map.
"I sense this is more than just a small operation…" Ca'uor stated as Adam laid his hands on the holotable.
"Indeed, captain." Adam said as the holotable brought up a hologram of Nessus. "Nessus won't just serve as a staging ground. We're going to harness any Vex technology we find and bring it to Earth, once it gets there? We find out what makes the Vex tick… Once we've figured out a weakness? Then we launch an assault on Mercury." Adam said and rubbed at his hands.
He was quite curious of how the operations would go. If they were successful? Then the Red Legion gained control of a planet and would be able to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
If not? Then Adam would have a much longer war on his hands. He turned to Ca'uor as he hummed and pondered what would happen next.
"I have to ask why you wish to lead the assault on Mercury yourself." Ca'uor stated while Adam blinked for a moment.
"Because it is vital to our operations, captain." Adam said as the hologram changed to show the Immortal and other Cabal forces in orbit of the planet. "Mercury is the heart of Vex power. We defeat them on the surface there? Then we strike them a blow their not coming back from…" Adam said and got a communication from the holotable.
"My liege? The primus wanted me to report we are starting operations now." Adam heard from a legionary as he turned to Ca'uor.
"I also don't trust Cal'aug, Ca'uor." Adam said and turned to the captain. "Why do you think YOU'RE THE second in command of the legion and not hurt?" Adam questioned as he crossed his arms.
Adam turned towards the sky and tapped Ca'uor on the shoulder.
"We're going to deal with a Vex group that's migrating from Venus back to Mercury…" Adam stated as he turned to the rest of the soldiers. "PREPARE THE IMMORTAL! WE STRIKE THE VEX NOW!" Adam bellowed and hummed.
(With Krargen)
Krargen looked from his vessel as a Harvester approached the ship.
"Krargen?" Adam questioned as the Technocrat turned to the holoscreen. "You and Ca'uor have permission to begin your operation… I want anything you have sent to the Immortal… I trust you more then I do Primus Cal'aug. I want you to remember that." Adam said and crossed his arms.
Author Notes
Phew. Another chapter done! I want to point out that next chapter will be delayed and will be 1200 words and such. Next chapter will be in several months and such. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!
P.S: Next chapter will be 1200-1500 words and will show the invasion of Nessus and such. Other chapters will be longer or such hopefully down the road soon.
