2nd Re-write chapter is here, if you guys have anything that you think would help improve the story I am always open to suggestions, also if you attempt to flame me I will publicly ridicule you with an author's note, now without further adue…
Rise of the commonwealth
Chapter 2
Disclaimers: I do not own Mass effect it is the property of Bioware and EA, some of the characters and Blacklight are from will hill's book series department 19, also a certain person is from the Hellsing franchise
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Council space
Star date: 24th July 2157
Councilor Irelith's quaters
Councilor Irelith looked at the STG report forwarded to her by Major Kirahee, looking at the report she couldn't help but grow increasingly nervous at the developments, a fleet of Batarian slavers had opened the dormant relay 314 and had not even a peep has been heard of them since, she had called a council meeting to discuss this with her fellow councilors and how they should proceed, it was due to start in 5 minutes.
Standing up she placed the data pad on the table she walked out the door and to the council chambers her mind working over the situation for the millionth time looking at possibilities for the slaver fleets silence, two theories held the most promise, one goodish, the other horrifyingly bad. She opened the door to the council chambers to see she was the first one there, as she sat down at her seat and brought up the report councilor Sparatus walked through the door to his left.
The Turian councilor was, to put it bluntly, a hot head he had a lightning temper and was easy to aggravate, but his loyalty was unquestionable and his love and desire to protect his people was easy for all to see. Sparatus nodded to him like her they came from a military back ground, she had served a stint in the STG, not on the front line anywhere but in the research and development areas, Sparatus had served for an incredibly impressive 10 years in the Turians elite Blackwatch the two of them shared a friendly relationship.
Then came Councilor Tevos, Tevos was a careful and calculating creature, Asari may have been seen as weak fighters but when it came to diplomacy there was no match but the best diplomat of the Asari race was by far Tevos, Irelith had seen her talk her way out of all manner of difficult and unpleasant situations, not for the first time she wondered how she and Sparatus had gotten married.
Tevos started the proceedings.
"Irelith, I am slightly curious as to what is so important that you had to call an emergency council meeting."
"Me as well Irelith, it best be good, you know I hate being bothered with nonsense."
"My fellow councilors, I regret to say that I have received an STG report that a Batarian fleet has opened dormant relay 314 and…"
"THEY WHAT!" exclaimed the couple at the same time.
"As I was saying councilors the fleet activated dormant relay 314 and have not been heard from since going through, I have two theories"
"What are they" asked Tevos her voice tinged with concern.
"First is that they're on a long distance mission and have been ordered by whoever sent them to remain silent until they find something of value."
"And the other" asked Sparatus. Irelith looked her fellow councilors in the eyes before replying
"They were destroyed by a previously unknown race." Silence prevailed after Irelith's statement as the other councilors took in what had been said.
"If there is another species on the other side of the relay, they must be brought to see the light of the council so we can guide them."
"Hold on Tevos we don't even know if there is another species there for all we know the slaver fleet could have maintained radio silence" Sparatus turned from his wife to Irelith "What do you suggest we do?"
"STG has decided to send a ship through to locate the slaver fleet… or their wrecks"
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UNKNOWN SPACE
Star date: UNKNOWN
Interrogation chamber
Captain Buruk opened his eyes a crack, he was in a dark room restrained to a chair by leather straps that bit into his skin, he looked around the room was thick with darkness he couldn't see a few feet in front of him. Suddenly a bright light burst to life in front of him and he was momentarily blinded and was forced to close his eyes. He heard a door open but couldn't see the alien because of that blinding light that was shining into his face, he heard something click of a door shutting and then a voice, smooth and velvety spoke to him in perfect Batarian no less.
"You've pissed off some very powerful people do you know that, I bet you didn't but you will, you're people are going to know real soon, but that won't matter for you unless you help me." Buruk kept his eyes closed against the burning light when it was switched off and softer lighting was switched on, he opened his eyes and was taken aback by the sight in front of him. In front of him was what looked like an Asari, it wasn't though it had pale skin, fur on its head instead of head crests and didn't have breasts, but the similarity was still disconcerting. "Now let's get down with the questioning, answer me correctly and you may yet live to see your people again, if not well…" the alien pulled out a weapon it looked like a pistol but in the centre was a cylinder with 6 holes, the alien opened the cylinder and then placed a bullet in one of the holes, it then closed the cylinder and spun the cylinder and looked back at him.
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Commonwealth space
Star date: 24th July 2157
Interrogation chamber
Intelligence operative Mark Lucas placed his antique revolver on the table and looked at the Batarian, the AIs were in the process of decoding and translating the codex but they needed some on intelligence now so he had been called in. Looking at the alien he thanked whatever deity was out there that the AIs had managed to get the translator working, otherwise he would just seem to be babbling like an idiot. He smiled a smile of pure malice and suddenly snapped the revolver up and pointed it at the aliens' crotch and pulled the trigger click the Batarian shrieked in panic.
"What the fuck are you doing?" it practically screamed.
"Displaying to you what will happen if you refuse to answer my questions, in my gun is one bullet I have wasted one of your potential 6 chances, if you answer me wrongly or attempt to insult me I will pull the trigger until you run out of luck and I shoot you in the dick, now then let's get started, who gave you your orders?" the Batarian looked at him incredulity written all across his face.
"You scum when I get out I will…"
Click
"AHH, no please, we were ordered by the Hegemony to gather new slaves"
"Good boy, now where can we find this Hegemony's capital?"
"I can't they are my people, we carry out slavery as a common practice it's part…" any protest was cut off by the look of open hostility that emerged on Mark's face, his expression was twisted in to a grimace of utter furry
"How many?" his voice carried a very detectible tinge of anger and the Batarian gulped.
"I don't know there are millions…" Marks furry grew and his facial expression reflected it and he noticed a distinct wet patch form in the aliens crotch. How pathetic he regarded the alien with a look of disgust and then continued his questioning
"What is the name of your home world?" his fury was seeping out of his pores, it was thick and clogging.
"please, I can't…"
Click
A short mewling noise emanated from the Batarians throat he looked at the barrel of the gun and then back at Mark
"My species comes from Khar'shan" Mark smiled, it held no pity.
"Now then what is the size of your military?"
"I don't know"
Click
"PLEASE I don't know I'm a pirate not a Batarian official." Mark gave a mirthless chuckle.
"You actually expect me to believe that?"
Click
"Last chance… mate"
"Our military is small at most 10,000 ships and they aren't the best… please that's all I know"
"Good boy"
Bang
The blank round that had been loaded earlier went off as the hammer hit the charge, exploding in a flash of light and a crack of sound.
"Ahh… wait, there's no blood"
"No because I didn't actually shoot you, I used a blank" cackling to himself Mark left the room with the Batarian glowering at the back of his head.
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Commonwealth space
Star date: 24th July 2157
Arcturus Station
Admiral Hackett looked at the report made by Mark, it showed him what was practically his best hopes made true, not only did they have the tech advantage on them but they outnumbered the Batarians with more systems and 10,000 more ships, the only concern was from the finally translated codex, this citadel council could be a problem, if they got involved they would surely ask for their assimilation into the citadel council, but if they didn't deal with them then and there they would pose a serious threat, these Turians alone possessed 22,000 ships, humanity would be seen as a major threat, so on that note it had been decided to deal with the council and try to ensure they did not involve in a conflict between the Hegemony and Humanity, he heard a chime from the door before calling out.
"It's open" the door slid open and in walked one of the tallest men he had ever met, the man stood 7 feet tall towering over Hackett, he was wearing a trench coat over his shirt and trousers with a cross hanging around his neck, he had a scar running from his eye down is cheek and had piercing green eyes behind his glasses, his blond hair was spiked and his stance was one of confidence. His name was Alexander Anderson
"Hello Anderson, I've got a task for you"
"What would that be?" his voice held a hint of his Irish accent
"We need someone to help guard our diplomats on the citadel, Jaime and his squad are dealing with something out on outer colonies, so we decided to send you in, also you being a regenerator you should be able to handle these bastards if they try anything" Anderson gave a feral grin, he being a regenerator was capable of healing most small scale injuries such as gunshot wounds, but he was still vulnerable to explosions (A/N and biotics but he doesn't know that yet) a large enough one would blow him to pieces and even a regenerator couldn't heal that even with all the advanced technology that had been pumped into their bodies.
"Of course, I'll go get my things together and meet the diplomats at the ship… what are we taking by the way" Hackett gave a feral smile of his own.
"The CWS Earths last resort"
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Codex: Human military ships
Frigates: 500 meters-700 meters, the most numerous of human ships these are the main staple of any human fleet, they have a good balance of speed and fire power, and are used as the main bulk of any fleet. Numbers= 10,903
Destroyers: 900-1.3km, floating guns essentially, thinner armor but massive fire power, these are the snipers of space staying at a distance to blast the enemy to pieces with particle accelerator cannons that fire a beam of highly energized particles at the enemy ship.=2,020
Cruiser: 1km-1.5km, the second most numerous of human ships, these are the ships that are designed to take damage and dish it out but worse, it can fire in close with gauss cannons and from afar with either a energy cannon, or particle accelerator beam cannon=4,070
Carriers: 1.8km-2.9km, these ships are mobile floating bases, self sufficient capable of deploying millions of drone fighters or thousands of troops and their support vehicles and mechs, they forgo any assault armament for some of the thickest armor and the best shields, but they are not entirely defenseless, their drones have been known to swarm many ships and they have plasma point defense turrets all across the ship. Numbers= 2,000
Dreadnoughts: 3km-4km, one of the most destructive weapons to have been developed by humanity these ships are meant to charge into the heart of the enemy fleet with either micro FTL jumps or thrusters, their sides bristle with energy and particle cannons, they are capable of long range engagements with 2 dual particle/energy cannons but they are optimized for close range battles. Numbers= 1,000
Capital ships: 5km, death incarnate, these ships require nearly 6 anti matter reactors to run they have 2x the broadsides of a dreadnought and have 6 spinal mounted cannons, one being the NOVA antimatter particle accelerator cannon, which suspends anti matter particles in a vacuum then accelerates it at light speeds to its destination resulting in an explosion measuring in the high megatons and low gigatons, they are also the only ship to employ relay metals as their armor and have the best shields available. Numbers= 7
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A/N well here it is guys, sorry it is short but I wanted to get it out as soon as possible and build up tension for the meeting with the council, on a side note if you think the capital ships are OP… they are meant to be that way don't like it, don't read it.