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Kaepleon Research Facility
Gods of War
Eadu was home to some of the most prominent, known, research facilities in the Galaxy. However, few facilities were even capable of the research that the Kaepleon Facility performed in particular. Kyber Crystals were the prominent focus of testing, and the Empire desired that kind of research in order to keep the War Machine ticking and rolling over the Empire's enemies. The two lucky bastards sent to the planet were Angela Aldaine and Artello Kulfar on behalf of the Sith Empire.
Their approach was fine to begin with, but the ride became violent once the Imperial Fighters dropped into the lower atmosphere where the storm torn surface of the planet became prominent. The rains eroded pillars of stone that were sharp enough to cleave an inexperienced pilot in two. Thankfully, the trade route was known by the Empire into this particular facility, and there wasn't much of an issue with avoiding many of the spires of death, but it still subjected the pilots to the hard tirade of rain that pelted the hull of the ships.
Sensors must have sensed the two of them coming, because the landing pads were illuminated conveniently as well as a host of what seemed to be private security was present to greet them in the heavy rains. It wasn't much effort after coming into the shelter of the cove of rocks that partially protected them from the buffeting winds of the storm. The hiss of the cab opening was quickly drown out by the onslaught of water on the hull of the ship and the landing platform that hung precariously on the edge of an abyss.
Artello's hands were free as he exited the craft amongst the dozen or so armed security guards. It was a show of his presence being peaceful, although the bare hands of a Sith meant nothing as to show a lack of lethality. With a single thought, they could all be wiped off the platform into the abyss, but that didn't serve any benefit to Artello unless they deemed him a threat and decided to take him under arrest of their feeble forces; However, Artello suspected they already knew the power of the Force if they worked in a Facility that specialized in the extensive research of Kyber Crystals.
Already only a moment in the Typhoon-esque weather and Artello knew he was soaked. He could barely see out of his helmet and he felt as if the finish on the visor of his helmet didn't mean a thing when considering the water came in so fast that slipping right off the visor simply wasn't fast enough. Artello only had to wait for the director of the facility, or whoever was in charge, to invite them in though. In fact, Artello wasn't all too dissatisfied with the weather though. It actually reminded him a bit of home, where the Tropics he lived in were frequently hit by rain storms of such a magnitude. The only difference is that Artello doubted he'd be able to smell the petrichor, because a planet constantly hounded by rain wouldn't be able to release enough of the oils in the rocks. Regardless, he wasn't here for the view.
Finally, the group of security parted to reveal a man wrapped in what was clearly a water proof garment like a cloak to greet them. Artello's audio picked his voice out of the heavy downpour and Artello struggled to hear it, but what he could make out was promising thus far, "I am Markus Rit, Head of Security for the Kaepleon Research Facility. I must apologize, we weren't expecting visitors, but we will be a accommodating as we can while you visit. Please follow me inside."
Artello nodded, having gotten the gist of his greeting, "Thank you Markus. I am Artello, and we come on behalf of the Sith Empire."
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