Expansion Region - Cularin System - Almas - 1224 hours
As a terraformed planet, Almas was surely an interesting astronomical object on itself. What was even more interesting though was the history of not only the planet, but especially the tall fortress that had survived wars and still stood proudly in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nothing but a barren desert that separated the dark focal point from the rest of the terraformed land.
Darth Rivan, who had also founded the Almas Academy, had once created the admittedly impressive plant called Kaluthin which swallowed the majority of the planet's surface. Bending the plant to his will and altering the bio-chemical processes within, he had not only used to plant to build, but even to alter the atmosphere, so that it was breathable nowadays.
Drawing nourishments from the deep water recourses underneath the soil and even having to tap the planet's core for warmth, it was surely only a matter of time until the planet would simply die some day, but it would surely survive countless more centuries as, according to scientists, the growing process was at least slow.
As they weren't here for botanical studies though, Kalique treated the information she had gained through research as interesting side facts and put her main focus on the various rumors regarding the fortress though. The other two Knight-Captains and her had been deployed for a far more important task as the ISB was more than interested in the secrets the ancient fortress still possessed.
Despite the potentially valuable nature of the fortress and the knowledge that was possible hidden inside, it seemed like so far the Sith hadn't shown much interest in the abandoned fortress, which was even more reason for the three Captains to be sent to the impressive, sinister landmark. Even upon their arrival they'd already sense how the darkness had never left the focal point created by the former Lord of the Sith.
What information had sickered through over the last millennium was that Rivan had not only spiked the place with countless traps, but had ensured that reaching the inner sanctum was almost impossibly difficult. Obviously, the mission was dangerous beyond belief and definitely Kalique's toughest task yet, but the Knight-Captain was confident that the three of them would somehow find a way to retrieve and potentially destroy whatever lingered inside.
After her promotion, she had learnt how there was another newly promoted Knight-Captain, Wiley Winnz to be more specific, that would be also part of the group. Secondly, the experienced Knight-Captain Varyn Atrix would complete the trio, and while she had heard plenty about him before, she hadn't had the pleasure to meet either of them just yet.
After her pervious experience with other Knights, she sometimes found it a little hard to place her trust in her own kind, but she tried her best to suppress any prejudices. The rendezvous point of the trio would be in the orbit right above their destination where an Imperial transport was waiting to bring the three of them down. Kalique was the first to arrive and she used the remaining time to double-check her equipment while she waited for the other two to join her. She was adorned in her armor, but the helmet was still placed on a table next to her, waiting to be picked up upon their arrival.
@Phoenix @Darasuum
Darth Rivan, who had also founded the Almas Academy, had once created the admittedly impressive plant called Kaluthin which swallowed the majority of the planet's surface. Bending the plant to his will and altering the bio-chemical processes within, he had not only used to plant to build, but even to alter the atmosphere, so that it was breathable nowadays.
Drawing nourishments from the deep water recourses underneath the soil and even having to tap the planet's core for warmth, it was surely only a matter of time until the planet would simply die some day, but it would surely survive countless more centuries as, according to scientists, the growing process was at least slow.
As they weren't here for botanical studies though, Kalique treated the information she had gained through research as interesting side facts and put her main focus on the various rumors regarding the fortress though. The other two Knight-Captains and her had been deployed for a far more important task as the ISB was more than interested in the secrets the ancient fortress still possessed.
Despite the potentially valuable nature of the fortress and the knowledge that was possible hidden inside, it seemed like so far the Sith hadn't shown much interest in the abandoned fortress, which was even more reason for the three Captains to be sent to the impressive, sinister landmark. Even upon their arrival they'd already sense how the darkness had never left the focal point created by the former Lord of the Sith.
What information had sickered through over the last millennium was that Rivan had not only spiked the place with countless traps, but had ensured that reaching the inner sanctum was almost impossibly difficult. Obviously, the mission was dangerous beyond belief and definitely Kalique's toughest task yet, but the Knight-Captain was confident that the three of them would somehow find a way to retrieve and potentially destroy whatever lingered inside.
After her promotion, she had learnt how there was another newly promoted Knight-Captain, Wiley Winnz to be more specific, that would be also part of the group. Secondly, the experienced Knight-Captain Varyn Atrix would complete the trio, and while she had heard plenty about him before, she hadn't had the pleasure to meet either of them just yet.
After her pervious experience with other Knights, she sometimes found it a little hard to place her trust in her own kind, but she tried her best to suppress any prejudices. The rendezvous point of the trio would be in the orbit right above their destination where an Imperial transport was waiting to bring the three of them down. Kalique was the first to arrive and she used the remaining time to double-check her equipment while she waited for the other two to join her. She was adorned in her armor, but the helmet was still placed on a table next to her, waiting to be picked up upon their arrival.
@Phoenix @Darasuum
