Ch46: Valkyries and Valhalla
AN: to those of you who dislike this kind of thing, I'm sorry. I am aware that this will both answer and create a few questions. Again, sorry, that's just how I tend to work. I'm sorry for being vague but I try to avoid fake pseudosciency-bullshittery whenever possible.
Also, depending on how this goes I may be doing these a bit more often for extra fluff whenever I feel the need.
So let me know if this actually clarified anything. That would be rather helpful.
Armaments Technology Datafile: Valhalla Introduction Tier 1 Briefing [P]
Security Grade: [Purple]
Released to: [Redacted]
First Accessed: [XX/XX/2644]
Valhalla is the name given to what can best be described as the earliest proof of the so-called 'Multiple Universes Theory' or, at least, to those who know of its existence.
Valhalla is inhabited by the Valkyries, a human sub-species of unknown relation and origin, as well as another sub-species known as the 'Fallen'.
Contact with the Valkyries was made roughly ten years ago, during the first test of an experimental high-powered 'Jump Drive'. This first contact was surprisingly peaceful considering the fact that both parties were heavily armed and warlike. Commanding officers were contacted and soon diplomatic contact was officially begun.
The Valkyries form the core component of a highly-militarized society based around gathering the consciousnesses of fallen warriors and transporting them to Valhalla. They place value on fighting ability, valor, sacrifice, and the defence of civilians. They are incredibly interesting for multiple reasons, chief amongst them being the fact that every single Valkyrie is female [See: Valhallan Biology (Tier 3 Briefing) for more information]. The Valkyries also age at a rate four times slower than that of humans one they reach maturity. In addition to the above, all Valkyries can make use of 'Ira', the same energy harnessed by our own 'Anima' (known as 'Psykes', 'Sykes', 'Wizards', etc among Combat Services). They are limited in its use, however, their primary use of 'Ira' is to conjure up wings made of pure energy that allow them to fly [See: Ira Introduction (Tier 1 Briefing) for further information].
The Fallen are, as far as we are aware, the consciousnesses of dead soldiers transported into an alternate dimension and there given a corporeal form. As far as we know, every soldier that has ever died, either on or off the battlefield, has entered or passed through Valhalla. They age far slower than normal humans, but enter Valhalla in their prime as soldiers, generally between the ages of 17 and 21. The Fallen are barred from entering what the Valkyries dub 'the mortal realms' however, because their forms cannot maintain proper coherency there unaided [See Valhalla Inhabitants: Fallen (Tier 2 Briefing) for further information].
/End of Briefing/
AN: Again, sorry about the scarcity of new chapters recently, but I have begun college as of recently and I'm still in the process of getting into a reasonable schedule. Also, on a different note, Sabaton released their new album about a month ago. And it. Is. AWESOME! Utterly GLORIOUS!