Since Curse of Osiris drove me crazy with its many realities, floating rocks, killer robots, and people (and a Ghost) in trouble. Here's an update!
*Dark Below Arc*
*Cosmodrome*
The Wizard screeched in agony as the harness sealed away her energies, preventing her from utterly blasting the accursed Fallen with every bolt she had as she was restrained onto a table alongside numerous Thrall as they screamed and lashed out in their restraints as Vandals were armed heavily, snipers on the upper sections aiming cautiously to see if any dared to break out while a Captain escorted Hinata towards the observation deck as numerous holographic screens appeared behind her visor. "Send in the scanning Shanks." she commanded a handful of Shanks flew in and began scanning each Hive prisoner they have.
Data flowed in as she noticed how frail the Thralls were while the Wizard was more durable in physical aspects. That was when she noticed their claws...they were emitting Arc energy in them as a biological defense mechanism. A perfect collection of specimens for the next part of any Splicer. "Splicer crew, take a Thrall and begin live disection, the arms hold information on how they naturally generate Arc energy." Hinata ordered as the Splicer crew walked in and proceeded to begin on a Thrall.
As they began to dissect it live, Hinata could have sworn the Thrall was thrashing in both agony and pleasure in a way that disturbed her. She should perhaps inquire more of the Hive's culture and philosiphies, for knowing the enemy is vital and half of the battle.
"Milady," a scout reported in from the comms, "The Fist of Crota has been slain, and now this 'Will of Crota' is seeking to attack depraived Earth Servitor for its secrets." Well that was not a good sign. While she had hacked bits and pieces of the Cosmodrome's databases, she encountered some sort of AI known as Rasputin. Wielding doomsday weapons from orbital range, she did not want to anger such a foe. But to attack it like the Hive do with their magic was something to alert the City. She best send in an ananomus message to the City about a Hive attack on Rasputin, they will not allow themselves to let Crota gain an edge against them if they succeed in corrupting Rasputin.
"Lady Hinata," Kovik, the High Priest walked up to her with a bow. "I have a useful idea that could help Devil's armory. Use knowledge of Hive for enhanced Scorch Cannons, yes?" the Splicer suggested as Hinata pondered it for a moment. "Very well, the Hive have done many horrendous things if the information we've acquired about them are true. Any word from Aksis?" she asked. "Archon has elite squadron of former Kell search Mars. Stealth vital against Cabal." he told her. "This SIVA must be something if he's going out of his way to find it...but what is SIVA?" Hinata asked. Kovik turned and gestured her to follow, the Priestess following suite as they entered another passageway.
Kovik escorted her to an isolated chamber, and there, a strange black object with a strange white symbol resting on the pedestal, with even smaller versions of it growing out. Kovik was silently gazing at the object with reverence while Hinata cautiously extended her hand and called out her power to connect with it.
~consume, enhance, replicate~
*The Dawning Arc*
At long last, the efforts the united Houses put together for Sirius Prime was finally complete. Using the knowledge the Devil Splicers had with SIVA augmentations, both defence and offensive measurments were enhanced drastically. A SIVA Engine installed, allowing the creation of more SIVA for the Eliksni to possess since the Young Wolf destroyed the replication chamber was a necessary in the long run; especially with the coming darkness up ahead. Several Sirius Minor Servitors were crafted in the process by the new Prime as the evolved AI within took its directive that its 'mother' gave it. Consume as much knowledge as it could to improve stratedgy, enhance the Eliksni's way of survival and evolution, replicate with a hundred percent success.
The Machine God knew its 'mother' will face the Guardians on her own, and began crafting special High Servitors with special directives. The five High Servitors gathered the selected crews and took off to Earth for one final challenge.
Location: Old Japan.
High Priestess Hinata's Capital and fortress; there, a final battle against SIVA and the Iron Lords will commence a final time. Sirius Prime had already transmitted a message to the Last City, challenging them to try and take their beloved Priestess. In the language of the citizens and Guardians alike: Bring it.